The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1896-09-25
OUR UBLICSERVANTS.
The Republican Party State Can.
didateS.
STAND HIGH IN PUBLIC FAVOR
Strongest Ticket Ever Presented to the
Voters Of N~ebraska-Six Winners
for Congress.

Voters Of Nebraska-Six Winner
for Congress.
It is now nearly three months since
the Republican state ticket was placed
in nomination. and during the whole of
this time the opponents of Republican
ism in Nebraska have not been able to
breathe a word derogatory to any can
didate, or to assail the ticket as a whole
on any material point. AS a matter of
fact the ticket as a whole is the best
that has been put in the field in this
state for many years.
The comment of the press Of Ne
braska upon the nomination Of Jack
MacColl has been the most fartering
ever accorded the candidate of any party
in this state for the gnbernatorial office,
and the enthusiasm that was shown in
the beginning has not only not abated
but has grown with each week of the
campaign. His canvass thus far has
been almost entirely in the western part
Of the state, which section is respond
ing nobly and promises the greatest Re-
| publican vote shown since the inception
Of the Populist movement. 1t is not
necessary to dwell upon Jack MacColl's
personal fitness or business qual-fica-
tions. because they are well known to
all men. Il is enough to say that his
manliness and great eartedness are
| sure passports to the affections of the
| people, and there is ground for the be-
lief frequently expressed that he will
lead the entire Republican ticket, even
though the ticket be exceptionally strong
through and through.
Orlando Tefft is one of the pioneers of
Nebraska, and has a peculiar hold upon
the people of Cass county, where he has
resided for so many years. That regard
extends to all parts of the state where
he is known, and that is throughout
nearly all of the length and breadth of
Nebraska. He has held various posi-
tions of public trust and had served sew.
eral terms in the legislature of the state
without one word having ever been
breathed against his personal character
or official acts. He will make q capable,
honorable, conscientious presiding Off
Ger of the senate, and if emergency
should ever require, would fill with sat-
~isfaction the executive Office.
Joel A. Piper, who has served one
term as secretary of state and was re.
nominated unanimously, by acclama-
ton, was entirely deserving of that com-
pliment. He has conducted the affairs
of the Office and served as a member of
the various state boards to which he be.
longs with both intelligence and fidelity
to the public interests. having no thought
except the interests of the people of the
whole state. His election cannot be
unanimous, like his nomination, but it
will follow as the reward of good off.
cial conduct.
The nomination of P. o. Hedlund for
auditor was more than a recognition of
the Swedish.American and the other
foreign voting element of the state. He
has served nearly four years as deputy
auditor and has proven to the people
his fitness in every respect to fill the of.
flee as its chief. He is one of Nebraska's
best business men. he is a high-minded
gentleman of i~rreproachable character,
and is in fact one of the kind of men
that all men delight to honor.
All of the best qualities of manhood
and the highest attributes of the sue.
cessful and honorable business man are
combined in Charles E. Casey. the par
tvs nominee for state treasurer. He
has been known for many years in the
business and political circles of Nebraska
and never has an evil insinuation been
breathed against his name. AS a banker
he has been conservative, safe, and hon.
orable in his dealings with all men. This
fact is attested by the remarkable unan-
unity of sentiment in his favor through.
out southern Nebraska where he is best
known, and by the people of all parties
in his own county who join in the testi.
monial of confidence that has been sent
out to the entire people of the state.
The Office of attorney general has
never been better managed than during
the incumbency of A. S. Churchill. the
nominee for reelection, He has shown
himself to be a lawyer of ability, and no
personal interests or political prejudices
have ever swayed in the least the decis-
ions that he has been called upon to rem
der. His reelection will be a just recog-
milton of his professional abilities and
personal integrity.
Captain H. G. Russell, the old soldier
candidate. is as brave and fearless in the
discharge of his official duties as he was
courageous in helping to beat down
armed secession. He is a faithful and
competent official. He knows nothing
but his duty and he does it at all times.
He is a strong man personally and his
candidacy adds strength to the entire
ticket.
The candidates for supreme judges are
Judge NJ. P. Kinkaid of O'Neill, and
Hon. Robert Ryan of Lincoln. Judge
Klukaid's popularity has been attested a
couple of times by his election to the
district judgeship in a Populist district.
Mr.. Ryan is one Of the leading lawyers
of the state and stands high at the Lam
caster county bar. Both are we'll quail.
lied for service upon the supreme bench.
The electoral candidates are: Frank
J. Sadilek. J. E. Houtz. A. J. Burn
ham, A. @. Foster. Sol Draper. G.. A.