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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-07-20

what disposition he made OF the
money that the letters of September
18th aud October 9th show to have
been placed in bis hands by the
Richmond and Danville and Chess-
peske and Ohio Railroads. II. as
be claims. that money was not ex-
pended in connection with any mat
ter pertaining TO the Legislature. il
is hardly believable that if used TO
help elect any member ofthe Lsgis-
lature who wozld vote for the Kent
bill.
Il do not hesitate to express my
conviction that the money oontribu-
ted by the railroads prior TO the
election as well as that contributed
subsequent to the election was alike
intended to further the interests OF
the railroads.
But the three letters written jnS;
prior to the assembling of the Legis-
lsture clearly and most conclusively
establishes the fact that Senator
Martin was in Richmord on Mon
/ day. the 3Oth day of November. and
. tuesday. the first day December,
for the purpose of advancing the in
- interests of the four great railroad
S corporations which contributed to the
{ Yellow Dog Fund employed II
J organizing the Legislature in the in.
I tsrest Of the rsilrSsds sRd il defeat
lag ths Keat bill. 70 which The DEN
ocratio party in Virginia was solemn
I ly committed.
r When Senator Martin explain
S why Leonard Marbury and ]. Fl
a Bogart and others whose names
It am able to furnish. If need be. wer
n directed TO hunt him up and pr
y themselves IN touch with him pric
IS TO the convening Of the Legislature
1t il will be time enough to adduc
3 further testimony in substantiatio
IN of the charges which I have mad
o. against him. 1 repeat. he admit
as by his silence as to these letters tn
Mt be has no explanation to offer.
I'd knew as well. when I read the le
an ters Of September 18th and Octob,
D. 9th at Woodstock what Senator Ma
a tins reply to then would be as
to know now. What I would ike
te know and what the public wou
lis like to be informed IN regard to.
,h what explanation Senator Martin b
to offer as to the three letters Wi
of ten long after the election. II
in Logan letter alone constitutes d
er the most damning evidence agair
al Senator Martin.
to Senator Martins statement
Il. much more remarkable for what
II. omits to state than for what it act
on ally states-for what It fails to c
IA plain rather than for hatitexplains
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-07-20
SIGNIFICANCE
OF LETTERS.
Shows What The
Dates Mean,

In a speech at Surry Courthouse
last week. Congressman Jones show
ed the significance of the now
famous Thompson letters as follows:
The $500 mailed Senator Martin |
BY the superintendent CT the Rich
nond and Danville Railroad Com
paHY. on September %. 1891. and
the sum which he doubtless received
as the result Of Superintendent
Thompson's letter OF October 9,
1891. to Mr.. Decatur Axtell. of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
whstever that sum may have been.
may Or may not have beea used to
pEenote the election Of Democratic
rsSmbeis of the Legislature. for the
purpose of preventing negro ascend
ancy' and preserving our civiliza-
ton shall only say in regard to
this that if this noaey. contributed
by two railroads. was intended to be
used for thatpurpose. itshould have
been sent 10 the chairman of the
Democratic party. It is not shown,
o. even claimed. that it ever reached
his hands. But be this as il may.
neitheT Senator Martin nor anyone
else who has made a statement ir
regard 90 this matter has even at.
tempted to explain the purpose foi
which the $500 was paid to Mr.. El
Tyson OF or about November %
1891. as Superintendent Thompson
states in his letter of that date tC
General I. n. Logan. Of the Rich
mond and Danville Railroad. Upor
this ssbject Senator Martin is as 81
lent as the tomb. 1t is not claimed
that the money was paid over 70 the
chairman of the Democratic party
for the purpose of reimbursing hin
sor any funds which he may hav,
expended in the election Of Demo
crats 10 the Legislature. Any sucl
claim would be simply preposterous
for Why should any railroad eompsn,
be called upon to make up deficien
cies IL the campaign funds for tn,
Democratic party7 II viii not b
pretended. I think. that the railroad
authorized the chairman Of the Dem
ocratic party to expend unlimite,
sums in order 20 carry the election
and to call on them to supply all de
ficiencies.
THE LEGISLATURE Hal
BEEN ELECTED AND TIL
MENACE OF NEGRO SUPREN
ACY AVERTED WEEKS BIZ
FORE THIS $500 WAS PAID.
Senator Martin cannet cheris
the fond hope that those who ha'
read this letter. written on the 2;
Of November. are ignorant Of Il
fact that it was written long after L
eiction was over. What answer b
Senator Martin to make to this stu
born fact7 He has not even attemy
Cd to otter AZ explanation. Like
devil fish. be beclouds the iss
with q food OF ink and scutfles 0.
Bot this IS not probably all Il
the Richmond. fredericksburg a
Potomac Railroad. through Ma
Hyers. was made to csntribu
This letter shows that Superinten
snt Thompson informed General I
gen that unless Major Myers car
forward with an additional $500 I
Richmond and Danyills Railro
woald have to provide il. Do
Senator Martin wish as to belle
that this eso9 wss slse . be -
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-07-20

Right in your busiest season when
you have the least time to spare you
are most likely TO take diarrhoea and
lose several days time. unless you
hove Chamberlsin's Gallo. Cholera
and DiarThoea Remedy at hand and
take dose on the first appearance
OF the disease. For sale by al
dealers.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-07-20

For summer diarrhoea in children
always give Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and
castor oil. and a speedy cure is Ger
tain. For sale by al dealers.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12
Tat pEepL, xt,G oufSrioS ioUA
Communicative Tha, isea's If the [ w
on The Sabi CT.

Whenever has there been such Z =
cussion Of the law on the license ques-
ton, and such variety Of opinions ex-
pressed, as during the past few DAYS?
IL IS argued that the majority has v1t-
ed Tor Saloons and therefore. we ought
TO have them. But when the law pro
vides for not only a majority vote, but
majority counter petition in territory
which has been declared residence
district, these conditions must be full
1lied: Believing that the general pub
he will be glad to have concise state
ment OF the law on the subject we sub
init the following:
Inc law provides that the no.license
area of a residence district shall not in
clude certain street and highway 'front.'
ages which are used for Commercial
mercantile, manufacturing, or any other
business purposes, also hotels etc
except as provided in section l565g -
This section provides for constituting a
residence district of ANY COMPACT
contiguous territory in any town. vii
lage or city in this state" wherein no
license has been granted and which
tulllls certain conditions as to size.
boundaries and number of voters, upon
the proper filing of a remonstrance hv
majority OF the resident electors I'm
der this section Niroqua was constituted
a residence district two years ago, the
papers being compiled by competent
person, so that there is no doubt of it's
legality, and hence NONE OF THE EX-
EMPTIONS REFERRED TO ABOVE APPLY
TO VIRoQUA. This section also provides
that no license Hshall be granted or is
sued in any such district after the filing
of such remonstrance unless a majority
OF the electors in such district shall
thereafter consent thereto in writing
specifying the location in such district
for which such license may be issued or
granted. The provision of section
l565i shall apply to the remonstrance or
consent herein provided for.
Sec l565i lays down the conditions
under which signatures must be attach
ed TO remonstrance or counter-petit-
ION. The most interesting point in this
section just now is stated thus: "No
elector shall sign more than one remon-
STRANGE or counter petition affecting
the district in which he resides. " This
plainly excludes all those who signed
the remonstrance two years ago from
now signing contemplation in favor
of license. The law does not state any
time, and therefore may apply one.
twenty, hundred years any time af-
forwards. The law evidently does not
permit man to sign a petition for the
one thing today and then turn around
and sign petition for it's opposite any
time later. This is doubtless good
provision when the proverbial freedom
with which money is used to influence
votes and the signing of petitions is
taken into consideration.
OF cource we hear great deal about
the law not holding good. Why not?
Other states have had similar laws for
many years and the law has been uni
formly sustained by the courts. While
the law remains as it is, the proper
conditions must be fulfilled and il would
be open defiance of the law to grant
license without the necessary counter
petition being presented CONTRIBUTED.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12
CHURCH NOTES

Easter services at Congregational
church next Sunday morning and eve
ming. Local COmmandery of Knights
Templar have been invited to worship
with this church at the morning SER
vice at 1880. The Pastor will preach.
and special Easter music will be render
ed.
Congregational Sunday School will
give an Easter concert in tbs evening
at 1880. The children's professional,
songs, and recitation appropriate to the
day will be given All parents and all
attendants of the church will be most
heartily welcome.
Springville NJ e. Ladies' Aid Society
willm with Mrs. Ellis Reed on Thurs
day, April 20 fordinner. Ladies' bring
their thimbles.
Services in East Kickapoo church
Good Friday April Ia, at IL o'clock.
Easter services in the United Luth-
eran church at Folsom second Easter
day, April Is.
Franklin young people society meets
sext Sunday, April is, at Ivar 0lson's
in the afternoon.
Philathean society will be entertained
at the home of Morton Alexander on
Friday evening.
Pastor McCallum will preach next
Sunday on the following subjects. Morn
ing, The Growth of the Kingdom"
evening, Lift up your Heads, O Ye
Gates. z" Special Easter music at both
services.
Ladies aid society of the Hauges
Lutheran church win meet with Mrs.
John S Dregne on Wednesday, April
10. Everybody welcome.
The story of Christs Passion will be
read and hymns pertaining to the same
subject will be sung at the Synod church
Good Fridoy evening. beginning at 1880.
Easter services on Rev. Smeby's
charge will be held as follows: Viro-
qua, Sunday at 1920; Kickapoo at 800
o'clock and Mt Sterling Monday at IL.
Rev. Syhilrud will conduct services
as follows: On Good Friday. With
Holy communion at 1890 a. m. in Be
thesda Lutheran church, Viroqua.
Easter Sunday, forenoon services in the
Westby church; afternoon at 8 o'clock
at Viroqua. Second day Easter, fore
noon at Emmanuel church near Cashton,
afternoon at Bethel church near Spring.
VILE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12
Alexander Pleased His Hearers

DIR. Alexander drew good audiences
at his three lectures in this city last
Thursday. He is as sound as he is wit
~ and entertaining. The farmer and
town man or woman who failed to
grasp some point of knowledge or APP
nreciate the entertaining qualities Of
DR.. .tlexander, must indeed be very
dumb. f,ow impressed must one be
with the thought, ever emphasized by
the speaker, that it pays to breed full
blood animals of all kind. The evening
lecture was illustrated by more than a
hundred stereopticon pictures Of Scot
land and her resoursces, especially in
live stock. The CENSOR regrets ex-
ceedingly that limited space prevents
more extender review of DR.. Alexan-
der's good work here. We all want
him to come again
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12
Ladies Hold Ms Nieeiina

Women to the number of over one
hundred met in consultation on Satur-
day last to discuss features growing
out of the late election in connection
with the action taken two years ago on
the question of license. The following
resolutions were adopted which will be
presented personally to every voter in
the city.
WHEREAS; AT the election Of Tuesday. April
4, the voters of this city, by two majority. voted
for license" and
WHEREAS: II is our firm belief that the pres-
ence OF legalzed saloons in any community gives
that community bad reputation. and exerts an
evil influence upon its people especially on its
youth. and
WHEREAS: The presence Of saloons deprives
women and children of the free use of our streets.
on account Of the congregating Of rough and OBJ
jectionahle persons thereon, and
WHEREAS; Before saloons can be legally opened
in Viroqua it is necessary for majority of the
City voters to sign petitions in favor Of locating
saloons in orr city. Be II
RESOLVED: That we urge al business and pro
fessiona men. and all other voters Of our city TO
refrain from signing, an TO urge others in their
employ not TO sign said petition petitions should
they be circulated.
And to the principles embodied in this resolution
we, women of Niroqua. in mass meeting assem-
hied, pledge our active support
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12

Washington and Madison dispatches
OF late have contained announcements
of the appointment of Hon. James o.
Davidson, our Soldiers Grove neighbor
and late governor. to foreign appoint
ment, and that he will accept the same
at the hands of President Taft. The
post is that of representative to Bo-
gotta, the capital of Columbia, re-
public in the extreme northwest part of
South America. on the Caribbean Sea.
The population of Bogota is ITO, 600, a
city of colleges, universities, normal
schools. The country has an area of
5l4. 600 square miles The language
spoken is Spanish. This is said to be a
very desirable country so far as climate
goes. The salary of this diplomatic
post is $40, 600 per year.
And to our neighbor and friend all
Vernon county. and most of Wisconsin,
will say heartiest congratulations.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12
Tbese Thioes Are For YouI

In Taylor county, Wisconsin, farms
and farmland fof ale or trade; cash or
easy terms. Land wonderfully pro-
ductive, good climate, good roads, good
schools, good soil Price g. % an acre
and up.
Investigate this proposition. 1t is
real opportunity, especially for the man
Of moderate means who wants a home
Of his own.
Drop as a postaI or phone; we will
send you interesting literature.
Round trip rale so. This is re-
funded to buyers
VIC & S9LvERsOS, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12

A county convention Of Modern Wood
men assembled in the city on Wednes-
day to elect delegates and alternates to
attend the state convention TO be held
at Kenosha early In May d. O. Ma
honey and S. w. Mossholder we're
elected delegates, and Grant Cox and
Rerlie Moore altcrnatea.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12

Viroqua lecture and entertainment
course will have its final number on
Monday evening, entertainers being
colored jubilee singers. strong com
pany of five men and two women. They
come highly recommended Every body
should patronize the closing entertain
ment There is a financial deficit to
overcome. go be on hand TO help clear
it away And besides hear hrst-class
ann raat
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12
VERSIONS NEM e0uNlY BOARD
Fewer Men With No Experience Than
Ever Before Only -Four such

Below is the list Of county board
members aseIected last Tuesday. There
are but four men in the bunch of thirty
three who have had 10 previous ex-
perience, a remarkable record. New
are Messrs, Sxolaus, Lien.
Otteson and Williams.
Bergen-F F. Neumaun
Christiana-H. E Hoilien
Clinton-Mchael Brociy
Coon-Fred Won Ruben
Forest-C. J. Eastman.
Franklin-J. N. Bolstad.
Genoa-A. J. Hall
Greenwood--J +. Shreve
Hamburg William Kapanke
Harmony-F~ed Dummer
Hillsboro-C. F. Mulch.
Jsfierson-Ale a. Skoiaus
kickapoo-Louis o. Thompson.
Liberty Bert Cunningham
Stark Mcpherson McNey.
Sterling--Alber j. Broadhead
UnioR-Jos Hunter.
Niroqua-Henry Silhaueh
Webster. Milton Wslch
Wheatana--Alex. Tuiloch
Whitestown-H II Goodenouek
Coon Valley Village-0le j lien.
De Soto Village-O 6. Lewis
Hiilsboro Village R. /. Raley.
La Earge NiiiaRe-R. F. Dalton.
Ontario Niliage-J. e. Williams
Readstown Niace-oscar Anderson.
Stoddsrd NillasFe--lChn C. Johnson
Viola Vilage-John FL Schroeder
Westby Niliage-Soren Larson
Niroqua City-First ward S Hamilton. Ga
eond ward Otto otteson Third ward. A. r. May.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12
Eaater Millinery Sale

For Thursday, dday and Saturday,
/ wish to announce a very extensive
showing for every occasion ] am
showing Original nd imported designs
for this sale. both Ladies, Misses,
and Children's hats.
MRs. l.. @ NORRIS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12
File Your Applications Early

Those desiring to attend the Vernon
County Teachers Training School the
coming school year, should send in q
written application early. Address your
letter to Principal A. E. Smith, Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12
Test of Strenelh and AIertne.s

Young Sampson Of La Crosse. and
Julius Olson, champion lightweight
wrestler Of the northwest, gave an ex-
hibition in catch-as- catch can wrestling
at the opera house last night, which at
tracted a good crowd. 1t was test
worth seeing. although much the
lighter man, Sampson placed Olson on
his back in two sIccessiye falls, win
ming the contest The first fall y min
utes, last one g. Scott Curtis acted
as rpferaa
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12
Said or Written 10 lhe Censor

Elmer U Farr, Waucoma, Iowa: "We
like to hear what is going on in old
Vernon. We are having some bad
weather now, snow and mud; has stop
ped seeding for two weeks. We are
all well at present, wishing you pros
perity for the old CENSOR.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12
BRIgF Ft.EcTION Jors


Whitestown voters defeated pro-
ject for location and construction of a
town hall.
Rev A. r Klein. a former pastor on
Springville circuit, was elected Justice
of the peace in Galesvile village. He
is pastor there.
Richland Center ecpsed all past re-
cord on license question, giving a de-
cisive majority of 29S against, whereas
the town has more frequently deter
mined for license than otherwise. And
no such prosperity has been claimed
for that city as the present and past
season,
For The first time in its history Bos-
cobel adopted the dry road, and this is
a surprise to the country.
A Richland Center woman ninety
years old voted for the first time at
Tuesdays election Her son-in-law was
a successful candidate for county super
intendent. Who says that mother-in-
laws are menace?
The regular annual contest between
C. o. Smith and L. o. Thompson for
craftsmanship of Kiekapoo was on at
the late election, Mr.. Thompson win
ming by five majority. The usual diff
ference is from one to three. Last
year Mr.. Smith won on a tie draw.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12
Will heA Shorf Ierm

Court opened promptly Tuesday morn
ing. A jury was empanneled IN hear
one case, and that will finish j. near
ings. All other iurymen wer. ai@char-
ged. 1t is expected the term work
will close before me week is passed.
And that's going some, but everybody
who has observed Judge digbee's man
ner of dispensing work can understand
why court terms nave abrupt endinRs.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12

Two hundred fifty ladies' trimmed hats
that we will put on a ten days special
sale. Regular price sl3, now $40; SIS
now IS; SIS now 81; 81 now $3.25; So
now So. as; So now 81. 40, 81 now Tic.
MRS. Ed. J. ANDERSON,
ReadstoWn. Wis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12

cell or trade your farm or city prop
erty? You Rad letter see what Thor
son has got for you. He may have just
what you want.
7. J. THoRsog, Westby.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12
'ROURD AND ABOUT Us

Tobacco sorting IN Shannon ware
house has closed al Westby Bekkedal
packers are about finishing for the sea-
son.
Miss Marie Hektoen Of Westby is
making o tour Of the southern section
Of the state as a pedestrian, and she
has created something of reputation
for endurance and alertness a-foot.
Ray W. Calhoon and Otto G. Hill,
two La Fargo Young men. have signed
ball contract to play the present season
with a Faulkton, South Dakota, team.
FauIkton is q town Of about 81, 900 peo-
pie, and it would appear that the base
ball industry has taken deep root in
modest South Dakota.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12
Auction SaIs

On Tuesday next, the 18th. Nathaniel
Henry will sell live stock. farm imple-
ments, household effects, etc. at his
farm. the old Lowrie place, seven miles
west of Viroqua Mr.. Henry has sold
his farm TO his neighbor, Chris Bangs
iurg.
Six miles east OF Viroqaa and two
miles north Of Ross, Mrs Walter Tur
ner will dispose Of at auction live stock,
farm implements and vehicles. house
hold effects Sale will be next We'd
nesday, the 18Th instant
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12
Old Hail for Sale

On Tuesday next, at O'Clock, the
old Vernon county Jail will be sold to the
highest bidder. ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12

Isaac Silbaugh, Churdon, Iowa; an
closed find draft for two years more
subscription for the CENSOR, the old
home paper, we're always glad to get
IL -
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12

The Viola papers state that John
w. Seliars has returned from a hospital
greatly improved in health.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1911-04-12
MRS. ELLEN BROWN cooDLLI, DECEASED

The passing of this modest neghbor friend and
home builder. is distinct loss and grief to Nro-
qua a woman # kindly disposition. syn pathst C
b inc world unfortunate deVutad to home and
ia ally. her example for life may well be emit
lated Her family numbered e..i~og the pioneers
who helped 10 establish the foundation and the
customs Of the new country. She tOO in early
young womenhood did her part as teacher and
worker for all that was good ant evating, and
she maintained to the last that reco for worthy
citizenship devoted mother and wife the nOblest
sociation of mother and only daughter were ever
noticeable and ching.
Mrs. Goodeils father was among Nernon's
first surveyors. and her brother, Thos. b. Brown
twice sheriff of the county in early days.
Funeral services were brief conducted at the
home last Friday by Revs Hartwell and Buffers.
The following sketch and tribute to her life was
read.
Mrs E. S Goodell was born in Perry county
Ohio. Februa " g. 1899. When she was about ten
years Of age her parents. James and Mary Bird
Brown, with their fsuiiy left Ohio by wagon for
the west. Coming 10 Vernon county they re-
manned awhile in this vicinity and later settled in
the eastern part of this county. Mrs Goodell at
tended school in NirOqua and in other parts Of the
eOuBty, becoming beloved and successful teach
err Among her schools she was teacher at Coon
Prairie. Brookville Hsbrro and in her home
town, Debello. on April 25. 1872 she was married
to Mr.. f. s. Goodell, who also came with his par
The wedd ing ceremony was performed at the home
of G. G. Brown. Mrs Goodelfs only surviving
brother. out OF a family Of eleven. Rev. Geo. W.
Nuzum performed the marriage rite. They have
resided here since their marriage and 50 have
been well and fav0rably known by their neighbors
az fellow citizens Miss Kate Goodell is the only
child she and her father caring most tenderly for
their loved one through the months Of declining
health. Mrs. GOOdeli was member Of the local
Congregational church, Of which she was a reggI-
lsr attendant and an active worker. For about
two years she has been confined 10 the home to a
considerable degree. She passed away very sud
deuly the morning of April 4.