Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-01

Of the farmer, q prohibitionist and a Meth
odist, all Of which they seem to class in
the same category. But the people Of this
great state are getting tired Of this kind
OF thing. They want the best man for
office, regardless OF his religious belief,
and to that end they are going to elect
j. H. Mickey governor this fall by a large
majority.
Tekamah Journal: A travelling man who,
In his journeyings about the state, has met
both Mr.. Mickey, the republican candidate
for governor, and Mr.. Thompson, the demo-
cratic candidate, told the Journal how each
impressed hin Mr.. Mickey, he said, was
stamped all over as a man Of high morals,
a successful business man, conservative and
honest, and a plain citizen, who would view
his duties as a governor as a sacred trust
and not as a political s%inecure. Mr.. Thomp-
son, he says, bears the earmarks Of a sport
and the governors ONCE to him would mean
an enlarged opportunity for political dicker-
ing to advance his own and his party's in
t%erests.
Mullen Tribune: Last weeks Star, pub
lished at Kearney, which is one Of the
leading independent papers of the state,
came out declaring itself for ]. H. Mickey
for governor. 1t looks mighty bad for the
Little Giant" to have his party organs,
right within a stones throw of his roost,
denounce him in such glowing terms. The
Star Is a fearless, outspoken and ably ed
tied Journal that does not believe in
garbling the truth, and it uses no words
with two meanings to tell about Barry. It's
end Of the campaign will be handled with
out gloves, and its hearty support given
to Hon. M. p. Kinkaid and ]. H. Mickey,
both of whom are going to be elected.
Fender Republic: John H. Mickey, re-
publican candidate for governor, made
many friends on his trip to Pender this
week when attending the old settlers pic
mic. Mr.. Mickey makes no pretentions to
o%ratory, but has a very pleasing manner
and an aptitude Of saying things In a clear
and forceful manner that inspires at once
the confidence of the nearer as to the
soundness Of his logic and the cogency of
his reasoning. He impresses one as being
a straightforward, acknowledging business
man, and what better qualities than these
does anyone want in a governor. These
are the qualities, and Mr.. Mickey possesses
them in a marked degree. that should and
must be possessed by a man IL he would
make a frst-class governor. Mickey is
all right. and everyone who sees him not
only believes he is all right, but knows 1t.
Bradshaw Republican: Whatever this
editor has said or may say in regard TO
the republican candidate for governor il
said from a personal knowledge OF the
man. We can tell Of his qualities as a
soldier because of having served in the
same regiment with him. We can tell of
some Of his pioneer homestead days, be-
cause Of having been a pioneer and home
steader not far from Comrade Mickey. We
can tell Of his sterling qualities as a citi-
gen., because OF social relations and per-
sonal acquaintance with the man. OF his
business qualifications no one needs TO
speak; his success does its own speaking.
OF him we can say no tpuer, better or
cleaner man has ever graced the head of
the republican ticket Of this common
wealth. Every voter in Nebraska desiring
to vote for a clean, upright, Christian man
for governor can do so by voting for Com
rade John H. Mickey.
Columbus Journal: W. X. Fowler, the
republican candidate for superintendent OF
schools, has done more for the advancement
of education in Nebraska than any superin.
tendent the state has had. He works with
a purpose In view and with a vim and
energy that astonishes those who come IL
contact with him. Mr.. Fowler visits tn,
country schools in the pioneer districts a
well as those Of the prosperous countlei
and has raised the standard OF both. Las
winter he published a book giving detaiIe,
statistics of the condition Of the schools o
the state, with many Illustrations, whicl
was classed by leading men OF the state a
the most important document issued by IN,
state during the year. Within a few week
another book on a course OF study will haV
been printed, which will be of great servic
to the country teachers. Mr.. Fowler is th,
kind Of man the state needs for o~ficers-
conscientious, energetic, truthful and VIII
show by their work that they are worth,
the trust Of the public.
Ashland Gazette: 1t has inflicted a grea
mental strain upon the average fusion ed
itor to find something TO say against Nj
Mickey, the republican candidate for gov
ernor. 1t has been considerable Of q ia
upon his ingenuity and his efforts have bee.
decidedly feeble and his arguments far
fetched. One class Of fusion editors hav
made the discovery that Mickey is a pro
hibitionists. This is entirely false, 10
Mr.. Mickey has always been a consisten
republican and has never owed allegianc
to any other political party. The point G
attack In this line must consist in the fac
that Mr.. Mickey is E man OF clean and TEN
! perate Maidstone who does not drink in
: toxieating liquors. total abstainer. II thi
Is an objection, We suppose the convers
, must follow that a man to be unobjection
q able must be the other kind OF a fellow
one who does dTink-one with a stomac
. capacity to round up with the b'hoys. q
this do they wish to be understood thu
their ideal fellows-W. J. Bryan and w. I
Thompson-are drinking men? We opir
not. 1t is ohly the alteration Of a nervor
condition Induced by hard pressure to IN
something to say to make some sort OF
semblance Of a campaign. But the moi
they say along that line the larger will /
a Mr.. Mickey's majority in November. tt
i fact that a man is a clean Christian ger
tleman does not constitute an objection
I the eyes OF the level headed citizens
= Nebraska Uhess votes are to decide WI
= Is to be the next governor OF the state.