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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-09-25

Is the state OF Washington to be
treated to another coal famine the
coming winter7 Dispatches in the
daily press hint at the formation of a
gigantic coal trust embracing all the
productive mines in the state, to be
followed by a reduction in wages and
miners strike. Our coal dealers
should keep an eye on this matter and
lay in an extra supply. The old maxim
runs, God helps those that help
themselves"
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-09-25
WASHINGTON NOTES

l.. d. Phelps, the Great Northern
station agent at Scenic, while out
hunting Saturday, accidentally shot
himself through the forehead.
This year s41,977.45 will be re-
ceived by the state as excise taxes
from express companies under the
law passed by the last legislature.
The excise tax is per cent of earn
ings within the state.
Charles Mallory, carrier on rural
route No. l. Everett, has rendered
his resignation because OF the bad
condition of roads over which he is
compelled TO travel. The postal de-
Iar ment has threatened to abolish
as route.
IN under world traC y occurred
\ Tor. Towlse "a Satu" lay evening,
n Oswald Kl.nGer, sfn of O.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-09-25
In The Opera House

"A Good Fellow will be presented
at the opera house Sunday night by an
entirely new and strong company, says
the advertising literature.
Tuesday night Sept. 10Th, In
Wyoming will be presented by one of
John Cort's Seattle company's. The
attractions at the opera house have
been pronounced very good for the
past few weeks by all who attended.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-09-25

The defeated politician who hopes
to benefit by having the primary cleo
ton law declared unconstitutional,
courts oblivion. The man or men
who attempt this, whether they sue
coed or not, could fall on no surer
method at committing political hara-
kiri. The Legislature passed the law
in response to the wishes of the people
and they accepted it in good faith and
expressed their preference accordingly,
the men who submitted their names to
the voters and were defeated should
feel in honor bound to gracefully submit.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-09-25
GOVERNMENT MAKING MAP.

La Conner-Fifteen men, under
the command of Lieutenant Prid-
geon, First Infantry, U. 8. A, are
encamped near Whitney station, five
miles north of La Conner The party
is making a typographical survey of
all the islands of Puget Sound and
foothills, and from Whitney south to
Seattle, for the purpose of making
estimate of protection of unprotected
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-09-25
Some Reflections and Some Doubts

Having returned the past week from
a brief vacation the editor Of this
paper can not avoid taking the first
opportunity to express his qualification
at the result of the primary election.
If he has bit of satisfaction in
the result in Chelan county, and par
ticularly in the Leavenworth precinct,
our readers will doubtless pardon the
vanity. The result points two but two
conclusions. Neither Of which will
detract from the standing Of The Echo
with its readers. If it shall be said
that this paper had no share in bring
ing about the result then it must be
admitted that its editor had some way
of knowing whom a majority Of the
voters preferred. Take your choice.
1t actively supported the candidacy
of Mr.. Cosgrove for governor against
seven opponents; Mr.. Poindexter for
congress with six opponets and MIR.
Grimshaw for Superior court Judge.
When analysed the vote in this pre-
cinct shows that Mr.. Cosgrove fell
seven votes behind the next highest
man on first choice votes, but led the
highest 80 votes on first and second
choice combined.
Mr.. Poindexter tied with Mr.. Rock
we'll on first choice votes but fell 6
behind on second choice.
Mr.. Grimshaw lost to Mr.. Reeves
by one vote, which is not half bad
when it is considered that Leavenworth
was the latters home for many years.
The Echo modestly asserts that it
contributed something to the result.
That almost a score of its readers vol
unfairly stated to the writer, since his
return, that in the absence of better
information, they voted for those par
ticular candidates which The Echo
supported, lends force to the assertion.
That its efforts in behalf of those
whose cause it championed were
strictly within the bounds of propriety
and fairness none will deny. Accord
ing to our view this is the only eff
fective method of conducting a politi-
cal campaign.
1t is impossible to avoid the belief
that the election of the entire repub-
lican county ticket would have been
made much more sure had not nine
of the eleven candidates for county Of
fee been selected from Wenatchee.
This fact will prove an element of
weakness rather than strength in the
November election and may lead to
the defeat of portion of the ticket.
For the Office of assessor and county
clerk Wenatchee had no candidate.
We can not help wondering what
would have been the result had We
natchee had candidates for these places
also. For the good of the entire tic
ket it is just barely possible that We
natchee has altogether too much Of
good thing. Of this, however, the
voters must be the judge, to whose
will it is both the law and the custom,
in this land of the free to submit.
That the men selected for the various
offices on the republican ticket are
we'll qualified and personally unobjec-
tionable goes without saying. For this
reason The Echo will support the tic
ket and oppose swapping horses in
the middle of the stream, more par
ticularly as nothing is to be gained.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-09-25
The First Trial of the Direct Primary

1t is not little amusing to note the
difference of opinion on the practical
working of the direct primary law. 1t
is condemned by some, approved by
others, while many, and in our opinion
the most rational, want it retained, but
want it amended-want the antiquities
and the surplusage stricken out and
replaced in clear cut language, capable
of but one Interpretation, unambiguous
as to its mandatory and directory pro-
visions.
That portion which relates to the
use that candidates for Office may make
of newspapers in setting before the
voters their qualifications and fitness
for the Office to which they aspire
should be clear and distinct. Such
matter should be designated under the
head of Paid Advertisement. A can
didate for office, seeking the support
of the voters should very obviously
have as much right to set before the
public, in an advertisement, his claims
for support as the merchant has for
patronage. The voters cannot be de-
ceived by this method. They would
accept this kind of advertisement for
just what it is worth-much as the
merchants advertisement. When a
newspaper advocates the support of
any man, for any Office, thru the me-
dunn of its editorial columns for remu-
neration, or promised remuneration, it
should be severely punished, it should
be suppressed. 1t practices a decep-
ton, the evil effects of which can not
be measured. We can not conceive
of newspaper, however small, that
has not among its readers men who are
influenced by the expressions of its
editor. If these expressions are the
honest convictions of its editor no great
harm can be done. In no event can
honest expression be abridged in this
country, even tho it be i'll advised.
But advocating the election of man
for money, urging its readers to vote
for man for office on the sole ground
that it has been paid to do so is such
prostitution of the mission of a news
paper as we could like to see prohibit
ed by its suppression. This provision of
the direct primary law should be made
clear, distinct and drastic.
The second choice provision should
be made discretionary rather than man
datory. One can easily conceive, under
the present law, of voter being COM
PEELED to vote for a man for second
choice, and of his being elected, who
he does not think fit, in order to make
his first choice vote effective. 1t is even
doubtful if the second choice provision
should be retained at all.
These are some of the changes that
should be made. There are others to
which we shall call attention as time
and opportunity permits. 1t has been
charged that the law was purposely
made defective and bunglesome to bring
it into disrepute and lead to its repeal.
Certainly it is of doubtful utility and
application and should be
radically changed in some respects.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-09-25

Previous to the election this paper
stated that Mr.. Field would
not receive dozen votes at this box.
The returns show that he received
eleven first choice votes. The Chelan
Leader should make note of this for
future reference.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1908-09-25

MURDERER LEAPS INTO SEA.
Seattle-A special dispatch from
Nome says:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-23
HARMONY.

NEWTON, September 2l-Our school
commenced September l4tk, with Mr..
Adams of Genes as teacher Miss
Flora Bierce returned to Delavan after
spending her vacation at home Miss
Katie Dake began her school duties in
the Romance district, September Ia.
Quite a number from here attended
the fair at Viroqua the past week 81.
Mrs. Wallace Bemis and little daughter
of Valley City, North Dakota, returned
to their home after an extended visit
with her sister, Mrs. II. Kish and other
relatives of this place. Mr.. and Mrs.
f. w. Farr of Waucoma, Iowa, are
here visiting relatives and friends i.
Miss Georgia Lull began her first term
of school in the Rutser district, Mon
day Mrs Robert Quinn and Mrs.
William Kish of La Crosse visited at
the home of w. R. Patterson Sunday.
-. Oscar Newton and daughter Bessie
returned home Saturday after two
weeks visit with relatives and friends
at Mellette, South Dakota Rev. Nc
Auley, our new minister, preached in
the Methodist church to large audi
ence last Sunday. AUTUMN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-23
RURAL NEWS ITEMS
Contributed by the Censor's
Live Correspondents
ssssssssssssssssssssss
ONTARIO.

ONTARIO, September l9-Not having
seen anything in your columns from
Ontario Tor long time, | will contribute
few items Il you will be pleased to
print them. rs is well known Ontario
is situated among the hills on the
banks of the kickapOo river, and it
goes without saying that il is as beauti-
full little city as will be found on the
east branch of the old Kickapoo. There
has been many improvements made in
and around the village during the sum-
mer in the way of new cement side
walks and crossings. Ed. Stackman
has erected large round barn with a
silo in the center. =. A farmers cream
cry has been built and eqr;ppeJ with
all the modern improve aents and is well
patronized. Also the old creamery has
goodly number of patrons A large
new store with plate glass front has
been built on the corner opposite c.
-. Sandon's Old Vernon House is
being repaired and refurnished. it hav-
ing beer unoccupied since the flood in
July, 1907, and will soon be running as
a hotel with l.. Kize as landlord -.
Our school opened September LIST with
a good corps of teachers and large
attendance w. j. Robinson of Rich
land Center, who is campaigning the
county for the votes for state senator
in November, spoke in the United
Brethren church, Sunday evening, Sep
TENDER 18th, and at the Temperance
hall on Brush Greek Monday night. 1t
looks as though he makes strong, rea-
sonahle and logical claims for the sup
port of the votes of all the temperance
voters OF all parties.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-23
PEOPLE OF VIRoQUA BENEFITED

A. J. Johnson, of this city, has, with
characteristic enterprise, demonstrated
his ability to keep abreast of the times
by connecting himself with the largest
druggists cooperation in America.
The men connected with this enterprise
do yearly business aggregating over
SIS, 600. 900, which well emphasizes its
soundness and magnitude.
Nearly two thousand retail druggists
throughout the United States have or
ganized themselves as a cooperative
company for the purpose of predicting
a line of medicinal preparations which
they recommend, absolutely guarantee
and hack up with their own names and
personal regulations The formulas of
these remedies are thoroughly known
to every one of these druggists and the
ingredients of each will be truthfully
described to the public and the RENE
dies sold with the distinct understand
ing that their purchase price will be in
stantly refunded without question or
bubble if they fail to benefit the user.
Over two thousand different formulas
were turned over to the company. Each
formula being selected because of its
testek and proved value and established
reputation, gained through continued
and successful use by prominent ply
SicianS.
A research committee of expert chem
lists and physicians made a most
thorough and exhaustive test of each
one of these two thousand prescriptions
until they had selected about three
hundred as being the very best and
most dependable known to medical
science, each for the treatment and
cure of particular ailment.
These three hundred remedies are
now manufactured by the company,
which is known as the United Drug Co.,
Boston, Mass, in one of the largest,
most modern and best equipped phar-
maceutical laboratories in the United
States.
The tremendous output of this COM
pany enables it to purchase drugs,
herbs. and other necessary material in
very large quantities. The cooper
alton and professional advive of 1000
leading druggists guarantees the high
quality of everything used and guar
antees that only formulas of extraordi-
nary merit are used in the manufactur-
ing of their products.
The preparations of the COMPANY are
shipped direct to the retail druggists
who are connected with he enterprise.
Thus their absolute freshness is assured.
it is impossible for their quality to de-
teriate, there are no middlemen's or
jobbers' profits to be added to their
cost, and the public can obtain these
products at actual cost of manufacture,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-23
stail proft.

plus single retail profit.
One noticeable feature of this bu.yi-
ness, and very commendable one, is
that no one remedy manufactured by
this company is a ''cure-all. Each
one of the 300 different remedies is q
known and dependable specific for a
partic liar ailment. The confidence of
the d, uggists interested in this enter
priss is unquestionably demonstrated b.
this guarantee which is printed on every
ps ckage: ''This preparation is guar
anteed to give satisfaction. Il it does
not come back and get your n.oney-it
belongs to you and we want you to
have it. +"
This is certainly an innovation that
must appeal to the people of Viroqua.
1t insures SAFETY and satisfaction be-
cause our own local druggist, A. j.
johnson, who is so well known and
highly respected for his integrity, is
connected with this enterprise and is
stalking his own personal reputation on
the quality of these remedies, and the
very frankness with which he takes the
people of Viroqua into his confidence
insures an unprecedented success for
these remedies which are sold under the
trade-name Rexall, which means King
of-All. From report coming from thou
sands of towns and cities, the Rexall
Remedies are certainly demonstrating
their full title to the name.
Those who have previously refused to
buy proprietary medicines because there
was no way of ascertaining their in
gradients, can now purchase Rexall
Remedies, the formulas of which they
can have for the asking. Besides they
are sold by concern personally known
to you and located right here in our
own city, who guarantees that they are
in every way as represented or they
will cost nothing.
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets are the first
of the three hundred remedies which
are being introduced. Anyone in Viro.
qua, who suffers from stomach derange-
ment, indigestion or dyspepsia should
not hesitate to try this Rexall lomedy
when they are so highly recommended
and backed with such a strong guar
antee.
A. j. johnson is so well and favor
ably known for his sterling honesty and
square dealing that we predict great
success for him with the Rexall Rem
edies, and he is to be heartily con-
graduated in bringing this great and
modern business enterprise to Viroqua.
We urge all who may be in need of
prepared medicines TO cali on A. ].
johnson and learn about the Rexall
Remedies. Enterprise of this sort
should be encouraged.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-23
CLINTON.

SUGAR GROVE, September q We
are having lovely summer weather ....
Nearly everyone on our ridge attended
the fair Thursday 49, Ella and Earl
Allen visited at Ole Kirking's Saturday
night and Sunday. Nina Donavon
visited Blanche Clark yesterday 800.
Eugene Parr visited at Saul Van Dezee s
yesterday %. " Adams is to go to
Rob. Myers today to paint his house.
!. Miss Sadie Beskwith is still visiting
at Silas Calhoun's Mrs. Dave Cal
houn visited her grandmother, Mrs.
Dewitt, Sunday 49, School opened to.
day with Fred Woods as teacher 49,.
Mrs. Mary Allen has sold her farm to
Silas Calhoon She will leave soon foi
Oregon, where she expects to make her
future home . Elmer Allen has gone
to Montana Ina Robins has been
working for Walter Hughes Mrs. Rob.
Clark is on the sick list Mrs. Cal
houn, Miss Beckwith and Mrs. Allen
visited at Link Clark s last Sunday co.,.
A little girl arrived at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hughes Mrs.
John Appleman and Mrs. VIM. Donavon
visited Mrs. Charlie Adams yesterday
Tishi Norris has been staying at
VIM. Dolen's. Busy BEE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-23
Wl1lrEsrowN.

RoCKToN. Sept. II. 1t has been a
long time since We old scribe has jotted
down some of the leading events that
some may think he is dead, but such is
not the case; Just as lively as ever
Our little town is a lively place. We
have none but honest people and don I
want the ott sr kind. We have two
stores, one hotel, one saloon, black
smith shop, creamery, planning mill,
shipping and stock yard, and lot of
other industries. 49, Edward Setback
is nursing a very lame foot at present
49,. VIM. Setback, Stanton MeVey, Ed.
White and Ed. McVey went to Chicago
Tuesday with five cars of sheep At
the recent primary Daniel North re-
ceived twenty votes for governor while
VIM. Setback only received three -
Frank Sayles delivered car of sheep
at La Fargo this week for man from
Chicago Mr. Sayles is one of our en-
terprising farmers . Valentine Tracy
lost valuable horse with lung fever.
DIR. p. Collins was in attendance
VIM. Mckee, an old veteran of the
civil war was visiting at Rockton few
days this week Miss Alice Young,
late of Tennessee, is visiting with rela-
tives in town Fred Jones, our pop
ular creamery man. visited at his home
in Ontario, Saturday and Sunday .....
We have lots Of fresh water in town
now. Simeon Collins. James Marshall
and Roy Coleman each have new well
and Mr. Bailey's men are drilling a
flow for VIM. Setback Ruby Collins
il entertaining friends from Sugar
Grove Ridge Riley Mckee and ST.
neon Collins are putting stone foun-
dation under VIM Selhach's new barn
-. Robert Mckee was called home to
Avalanche Friday on account Of a sick
child There is one thing would like
to know, and that is whats worse than
to have your wife jiggie your arm while
you are trying to write? .- .... Joseph
Collins of La Fargo passed through
town Sunday . Ham Cowan was seen
on our streets the other evening Our
school is progressing nicely Dan
North will make his annual visit TO the
Mississippi the coming week Let
every good citizen give Gen 10 Evans
(cousin 10 fighting Bob Eyan1) our vote
for sheriff. Don't look to Politics, but
to the man Mrs. Lydil Collins is
smong the sick .. The smok.' weather
reminds US Of Indian summer Nature
is fast taking up her green c.rpet and
laying down a more beautiful golden
one Corn is fast being put in the
shock and farmers say they lave the
best crop in years. UNCLE EBB.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-23
KoM to e srona

P. j. DAILY, of l247 w. Congress ST.,
Chicago, tells of q way to become
strong: He says: MY mother, who is
old and was very feeble, is deriving so
much benefit from Electric Bitters, that
/ feel it's my duty TO tell those who
need tonic and strengthening medi-
cine about it. In my mothers case a
marked gain in flesh has resulted, in
somnia has been overcome, and she is
steadily growing stronger Electric
Bitters quickly remedy stomach, liver
and kidney complaints. Sold under
guarantee at A. j. Johnson,s drug
store. Soc.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-23

Drive Rhematism out of the blood with
DR. Shops Rheumatic Remedy and see
how quickly pain will depart. Rub-on's
never did reach the real disease. Rheu-
matism isn't in the skin. It's deep
down It's constitutional. Getting rid
of the pain, is after all, what counts.
That is why DR.. Shops Rheumatic
Remedy goes, BY word of mouth from
one to another. And herein hes the
popularity of this Remedy. 1t is win
ming defenders everywhere. Tablets or
Liquid. Sold By Dahl's drug store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-23

Millions of bottles of Foley's Honey
and Tar have been sold without any
person ever having experienced airy
other than beneficial results from its
use for coughs, colds and lung trouble.
This is because the genuine Foley 8
Honey and Tar in the yellow package
contains no opiates or other harmful
drugs Guard your health by refusing
any but the genuine. A. j. Johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-23
A Sure-Enoush Knocker

j. C. Goodwin, of Reidsville, N. c.,
says: ''Bucklen's Arnica Salve is a
sure-enough knoeker for ulcers. A bad
one came on my leg last summer, but
that wonderful salve knocked it out in
q few rounds. Not even a scar re-
manned. q" Guaranteed for piles, sores,
burns etc. 25c at A. J. Johnson's drug
store
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-23
Justice is as princes make it.
They lake me Kinks ont

81 have used DIR. Kings New Lii.
i ps g %any r sSs tak with the ss d
fuss or friction, says n. H. Brown, of
Pittsfeld, VT, Guaranteed satisfactory
at A. j. Johnson's drug store. 25c.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-23

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
are for weak backs, backache rheuma-
tic pains, inflammation of the bladder
and all other annoyances due to weak
kidneys. They are sold by 0. E. Davis
and A. ]. johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-23

Pink Pain Tablets DR.. Shoop s-stoE
Headache, womanly pains, any pains
anywhere, in 20 minutes sure. For.
mula on the 25c box. Ask your drug
gist or doctor about this formula - it,.
| fine. Dahl's drug store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-23

Just little Cascasweet is all that is
necessary to give your baby when it is
cross and peevish. Cascasweet con-
tains no opiates nor harmful drugs and
highly recommended by mothers every
where. Sold by o. E. Davis and A. ].
johnson.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-23

Tickling or dry Coughs will quickly
loosen when using DIR. Shops Cough
Remedy. And it is so thoroughly harm
less, that DR.. Shoop tells mothers
to use nothing else, even for very young
babies. The wholesome green leaves
and tender stems of a lung healing
mountainous shrub give the curative
properties to DIR. Shops Cough Rem
edy. 1t calms The cough, and heals the
sensitive bronchial membranes. No
opium, no chloroform, nothing harsh
used to injure or suppress. Demand
DR.. Shops. Accept no other. Sold
by Dahl's drug store.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-23

Perhaps the reason prophet has no
honor in his own country is because the
people get tired hearing him say: Il
uold You so.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-09-23

Attention 70 detail is also necessary
to success in society; even pleasure is {
study.