The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-07-20

convention know that Billy Summer
was the real choice OF the convention
for attorney general and there was mucf
disappointment over the blundor tina
was responsible for the failure TO have
his name placed on the state ticket
Summers went to Omaha by all odds
the strongest candidate for the nomin
alton and il was generally conceded
that he had walk away. But there
was a good deal OF excitement in the
closing hours. and in the confusion
Churchill was made the nominee TO the
chagrin OF large number OF delegates
Several nominations had been made
following the tremendous excitement
upon the nomination OF Tom Majors and
the resignation of f. Rosewater from
the national committee, and Omaha had
been completely turned down. Jack
McColl. the choice of Omaha for gov
ernor. was made to take a back seat
and the various propositions in the inter
est Of Omaha or Douglas county had
failed to catch on. Candidates for the
named and the roll was called for a
choice. Delegation after delegation cast
its vote for Summers and it was qppar-
emf that he was well in the lead. But
the enthusiasm was so intense that 1t
was impossible TO hear how all the votes
we're cast. and the secretaries were not
able to record the ballots. So. after
many OF the counties had been called
and, according to some persons who
watched the vote carefully, Summers
nomination was assured, that gentleman
rose and asked that order be restored
and a new vote taken. He made a
manly speech. He didn't want to take
advantage of anybody, and for the sake
OF all concerned he desired that the
vote be taken over again. This was the
chance Omaha wanted. The delegates
from Douglas county tore of their coats
and spread out over the convention with
a zeal born of desperation. They plead
wheedled, coaxed. stormed, threatened
and schemed. Omaha hadn't got any
thing and here was chance to throw a
sop to the Douglas cormorants. Some
of the delegates were affected by the
threats and for the sake of harmony
they were willing to let Churchill have
the nomination. The A. p. A. was a
lCdtulC NhC
and il was exerted in Churchill's behalf.
The result of all this was that Summers,
who, few minutes before had had a
sure thing, was knocked out. and
Churchill. who was scarcely a candidate
before the convention assembled was
nominated. That's the way Billy Sum-
mers. who was one Of the most popular
men in that body, was treated by the
He accepted the situation
and his friends were appeas-
ed when he was retained in his old posi-
ton by the new incumbent.
Ever since last summer it has been
that at the proper time Sum.
mer's would be given the nomination
that was then within his grasp, and the
recent action of the attorney general
will only enhance his prospects. Mr..
Summers. from aparty standpoint. is an
strong man. tie is able
10 render such service as few men can
render, and he has contributed effect
vely to republican success in all recent
The future will undoubt-
IDLY bring a recompense.
Mr.. Churchill's nomination was, how
,ver. a good thing for the ticket: and
he politicians were generally pretty
veil pleased at the manner in which
he matter was fixed up. Mr.. Churchill
las made an excellent officer and is a
popular state official.
Mr.. Corbett. the state superintendent
4 public instruction, not only enjoys
he cordial friendship of leaders Of the
epublican party, something that his
Predecessor did not enjoy. but he is
much respected by the teachers of the
tate-those who are in position to