The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-04-06

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mayoralty by the unprecedented ma.
iority Of 800, has significance far be
yopd its personal aspect. 1t is in nc
sense partisan victory though party
nominations were made against the
general wish. The people wholly ig
nored party and in dong so empha
sized lesson which it seems extreme
ly difficult for some people to com
prehend, and that is that party nom
nations are not only undesirable but
unpopular when the people are
prompted by almost a common i'm
pulse.
Mr. Rahr was misrepresentation Of the
progre 5sive element Of the city. Their
wishes sought expression through his
election. Nothing may come Of his
election in the line desired, as solid
support Of the entire community is
essential to the carving out of any
idea. The fact that the people looked
10 MIR. Rahr as man competent tc
lead was healthful sign, and tc
thwart their purpose would be reac.
tOnary in its effect 1t was not the
man but tie purpose of the people
which he represented that gave such
force and dignity to his candidacy and
made opposition unwise, as it had the
appearance of sitting expressions fav-
orable TO progress. The people have
spoken in no uncertain tones. 1t is
not au honor they We're DESTROYS OF
comforting upon him. 1t was desire
to profit by the vigor which is char
acteristic of him In action. 1t was a
purpose to animate the city with his
spirit that growth may follow.
That was a feeling to be welcomed
by every person Interested in the fu-
ture of the city as there must be uni-
ted purpose If anything is to be acco II
plished. Mr.. Rahr's candidacy made
this feeling active and dominant. 1t
gave it form, substance and organiza-
ton. Other men may be able to &C
cOmpllshed as much. But they did
not In themselves typify progress to
the same extent he did.
1t was folly to stand in opposition
to the demand that the hope and ex-
pectation of the people be given ex-
preston III the character of the city's
chief executive. 1t is not saying that
this hope, this expectation, can be re
allied by the election of any man
But the demand was to be welcomed
a. showing purpose which had be-
come assertive and active, 1t was in
Viting apathy to oppose it as it is diff
iCult to arouse such a feeling which
n this instance was spontaneous.
The personal compliment paid Mr..
Rahr is Insignificant in comparison
with what his practically unanimous
election really means This finds EN-
phasis in the defeat of his opponent
notwithstanding his high character
and personal popularity. He was a
contestant through no wish of his and
against his Judgment. His defeat is
III no sense personal.
This election has many features
which it may not be amiss t. study.
The chief one is That wheD the people
are interested 10 certain line OF pol
icy, all minor considerations are drop
ped and individuals count for nothing.
Too often the question of the mayors
appointees cut larger figure in the
election than the general interests of
the city. The people have set the
seal of dlsapproval on this perversion
A unique birthday celebration took
place at the home of " alter Pellet OF
Saturday last. 1t was the SUth ami
versary OF the birth of Christopher anc
Michael Kart lnTDA. tho latter baipc = h
father of Mrs. Pellet The two broth
ers are twins. They have striking
resemblance to each other and botl
have retained thier bodily and menta
vigor. Perhaps there is not a similar
instance IN the state. The two ole
gentlemen are entitled to the hearties
. congratulations