The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-07-27
POINTS IN POLITICS.

e6pied u. -. WhedOn on the street the
other day. "Howdo" said long John
"Howdos" replied Mr.. Whedon. "What
do you think OF me as a candidate for q
sheriff." then inquired the Hickmanite.
Mr.. Whedon with that frankDess that
is a conspicuous element OF his gentle
disposition said: Il don't think" "Wh-
wh-why; what is the matters You are
for me, amt you, Whedon!" Here there
were, / am informed on competent
authority, tears in Johns eyes and much
tremulousness in Johns voice. The
gentle Whedon made reply in such
manner and with such directness as to
leave in Johns mind no doubt OF its
negative intent. Not by a 1.-THE
missing words can be supplied according
to the readers imagination or knowledge
OF the linguistic capability OF Mr..
Whedon.) You are all right, john"
he continued, "but you are too young
yet. You'll have to wait awhile. We've
got some other young fellows here that
have never had any thing yet and that
must be taken care OF first. We've got
to do something for Sam Melick and
Ed Sizer and A. ID. Burr and Ike Ian
sing and the rest OF the young fellows.
After awhile We may get to you-but
you are young and can wait"
Many are the stories told Of the cru
dite statesmen who last winter gave
their talents to the Nebraska legislature.
There were some excessively brilliant
men in that body, and it will be long
before the brain achievements of this
last batch of senators and Legislators
cease to be recounted in this city. OF
the Legislative aftermath is the follow
ing. On one occasion member from
the interior who was living at board
ing house in this city was introduced
to a gentleman at the table. He
straightway fell into an easy converse
ton and entertained the stranger with
talk OF events at the state house do
you think you will be sent back again
as a member next term?" he was fi1ally
asked. No, don't think / will" the
member replied. "You see, out in our
section we don't believe in giving one
man everything. Werotundate in Office"
1t is now definitely understood that
John McClay will be a candidate for
state treasurer next year and political
plans are now making in McClay's ward,
the Fifth, that are expected to affect
several Offices on the next state ticket.
r. E. Moore, not content with the lieut.
enant governorship, will be a candidate
for governor. Moore's candidacy and
McClay's candidacy are bound to clash,
both gentlemen residing in the same
precinct; and the supporters Of McClay
for treasurer will 60 out Of the Fifth
and the city Of Lincoln for candidate
for governor. il is understood that
they have already selected their man.
This means spirited contest in the
Fifth between Moore and McClay. The
McClay combination is far reaching and
is regarded by its promoters as q for
midable political factor.
By the way, the Fifth ward was a
a rather important consideration in re
publican politics last year. /. NJ. Ray
mond was a candidate for governor, and
R. E. Moore was q candidate for lieut.
enant governor. L. L. H. Austin was
candidate for superintendent OF public
instruction, the latter residing at that
time in Moore's ward. Austin seriously
considered making a fight for the ward
delegation. Had he decided to make
the contest and been successful-and it
was by no means impossible that he
might have been, Mr.. Moore's name
could hardly have been presented to the
convention. and the slate would have
been broken. The vote of Lancaster
county would not have been cast for
Tom Majors for governor. but for l. NJ.
Raymond, had he remained candidate.
or Tor Jack .McColl, and one Of those
two would have been nominated. Aus
tins name would not have been pressed
for superintendent il Raymond had been
nominated for governor, even though he