Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-15
CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS.

Kearney Hub: II is announced in Omaha
that e. ]. Cornish, an attorney OF that city,
will be a candidate for the republican nom
nation for congress to succeed Congress-
man Mercer.
Plainview Republican: w. w. Young of
Stanton, at present state senator from this
district. Is being groomed for the congress
sionRl nomination. He Is certainly one OF
the ablest politicians in this district.
Blue Springs Sentinel: A farmer and a
lawyer up in Fillmore county are active
competitors for the congressional delega-
ton, while the remainder Of the Fourth
district is looking quietly on to see who
will come out on top in the scrap.
Neigh Leader: The following names
have SO far been favorably mentioned in
connection with the nomination for con-
gress in this district: George A. Brooks OF
Bazile Mills. N. ". Wells Of Schuyler, ]. J.
Mccarthy of Dixon, H. G. Vail of Albion,
julie Jenal Of Harrington, Judge Warner
Of Dakota City and DR.. Hanson OF Column
bus.
McCook Tribune: The mantle of Hon. w.
s. Morlan has found able and honorable
Judgment in falling on the shoulders Of
Judge @. W. Norris Of the Fourteenth Judi
cial district. The Judge is one OF the ablest
and most popular stalwart republicans in
southwestern Nebraska and he will be
strongly supported In this end Of the Fifth
congressional district.
Sidney Telegraph: II Hon. H. M. Grimes is
a candidate for congress in this district he
will have a host Of warm supporters In the
convention. II he receives the republican
nomination he will be one Of the strongest
candidates that has ever asked the suffrages
Of the people Of the big Sixth. He is rec
ognized as an able lawyer, a conscientious
district Judge and a man who can be
trusted in any position he may be placed.
Fender Republic: Senator w. w. Young
OF Stanton county Is the latest entry into
the race for congressional honors In the
Third district. MIR. Young is an able
lawyer. an eloquent speaker and proved to
be such a good vote getter as to carry a
strong democratic district two years ago by
a good majority. Should he secure the
nomination. which Is being sought by a
large number Of able men In different parts
Of the district, he will prove a terror to
Congressman Robinson, when the latter
comes limping and hating into the ring to
run his third and final race for congress.
Leigh World: We have been given au-
thority this week to announce that w. w.
Young Of Stanton is a candidate for con-
gress In this district subject to the action
OF the republican congressional convention.
Mr.. Young is a public spirited maR, an able
lawyer. a loyal citizen. honest In his con-
~victions and q pusher. He made an excel
lent record in the state senate last year,
was considered as one of the ablest men in
the senate by colleagues and respected by
opponents. There are a number of good
men who are aspiring to this once at pres
emit, but among them all 1t seems to us that
Hon. W. W. Young is the most able and
deserving. We heartily recommend him TO
the electors as we'll as the delegates to the
senatorial convention.
RushvIlle Recorder: As we elect a rep
resentative to congress next fall 1t will be
we'll TO bear in mind that we need an ener-
Retic working representative. and Sheridan
county has Just such a man In the person
Of Hon. w. w. Wood OF Rushville, Neb.
Mr.. Wood is one OF the most energetic and
able attorneys in northwest Nebraska and
his ripe experience and marked ability.
combined with his unfinchiDg courage and
clean record, would make him an ideal
candidate for congress. We have not In
any way consulted Mr.. Wood with regard
to his being a candidate. but we believe
he would accept a unanimous call to duty.
The east end Of the big Sixth has generally
nut forth the candidates for this district.
and as they are now by no means sure OF
uniting on a winning card, and as our
material is good, why not let the west end
OF the big Sixth put up the winning man.
Let US try It. We have every chance OF
winning. /
Wayne Herald: Senator w. w. Young OF
stanton is a candidate for the republican
nomination for congress in this district.
Mr.. Young il one Of the most representa-
tive and able men Of the state, who, by as
industry and close attention to business In
farming as we'll as in law. has accumulated
considerable OF the worlds goods, owing 20
his strength Of purpose and integrity. He
has been grand chancellor OF the state
grand lodge. Knights OF Pythias. a position
that he ably filled TO the credit OF the or
der, which made rapid advancement under
his supervision Two years ago he was
elected senator from the district compris-
ing the counties of Wayne. Madison. Pierce
and Stanton. which district he represented
with honor to his constituency. In the senate
he became a recognised leader. ever look
ing closely after the interests OF his dts
tTict and that Of the state. As q speaker