The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-02-01

esty of the m an, and every one knows
that he can be trusted in times of peril
as well as in times of peace. He is a
quiet man, and quiet men always have
a way of reposing confidence in each
other, and it may be there are enough
of that kind of men in the state to
join the Cole boom and make it ire
sistible. There is no candidate better
known, and none in whom the people
have greater confidence. He has been
a strong factor in shaping the policies
of the state in the past, and he Will
WELD a power in the next state conven-
ton that other candidates may as we'll
make up their minds to contend with"
State Senator Harry Pestana will
probably be a candidate for district
judge in his district the coming fall,
according to the Wa-Keeney World.
The wellington News continues to
carry the name of Henry Allen at its
masthead for governor Henry
laughs at his gubernatorial boom.
What he really wants is to be state
printer. He is not rich, and he wants
to get ahead enough so that he can
afford to be governor before he tackles
the job.
One of Congressman Reeder's friends
announces that Mr.. Reeder will be
home from Washington the first of next
week. The reason for his CON ing is
not given, but there is little doubt that
it is to make a few repairs in the gaps
E. w. Wellington has been making in
Mr.. Reeder'S congressional fence. He
will in all proba bility be able to fix up
some of the damage at least, but it
cannot be denied that Wellington has
been playing havoc in the Sixth district
for several weeks past. Last week the
Belolt Gazette contained hait-coIumn
editorial on the congressional situation,
in which it disclaimed any personal in
tereSt in the matter, but it frankly
stated that Mitchell county at that time
hedges. 1t contains the following ref
erence to the situation as it sees it
now:
"As we said last week, Mr.. Reeder
has many friends in Mitchell county,
who are enthusiastic in his support,
but we are led to realize, by remarks
and suggestions which come to US, that
he may not have solid delegation frorn
ourselves and readers, as suggested in
our last issue, that we should say this
much, as we desire to miSlead no one
and prejudice no ones chances. We
have been watching matters for some
time, and cannot fail to see that We'll
lington is gaining ground generally He
has made a vigorous canvass in all the
counties of the district except those in
made hosts of friends wherever he has
gone. who will lend him a strong sup
port in his race.
THE new paper at Natoma, the Cour-
w. Wellington's candidacy for congress
in this district This is an indication
of the sentiment which seems to be
crystallizing in Mr.. Wellington's favor
in Osborne county. 1t has been con-
ceded for the past few weeks by those
most familiar with the situation, that
Mr.. Reeder has been steadily losing
ground in that county, while yelling
toms stock has been going up.
LAS Osborne county will be entitled to
the candidate for state senator next
time. it would seem that its support
ought to go to E. w. wellington for
ty, which is the home of Mr.. yelling
ton, will be a very important factor in
the senatorial convention"
does not seem to have a very high re-
gard for his brother Democrat, J. G.
Johnson, Democratic national commit
teeman from Kansas. He even goes SO
far as accusing Johnson of being a
CRATER. Just listen to this, which he
publishes in his Spirit:
"a gentleman connected in an active
capacity with the Democratic national
committee recently told the writer that
J. G. Johnson of Kansas, took for his
services as chairman of the executive
committee in the last presidential cam
paign, $16.500 Also the writer was told
by reputable gentleman while in
N. c., last winter that J. G.
johnson was paid $500 a year, besides
$40 900 incidental expenses, through 1899
and 1900, out of the funds collected by
solicitors. Such a graft or draft was
never before known in the history of
the Democratic party
Reports from all over the state indi-
cate that the old soldiers are getting
ready to take a hand in running the
next Republican state convention They
are getting together with that purpose
in view, and they propose to see that
f11air- tod
ticket.
Billy Glenn, who comes from the
extreme western edge of the state. ex-
presses himself very cheerfully over the
in the lieutenant governor
contest, in which he expects to have a
hand. There is a sentiment among the
politicians, though, that the race is be-
Hanna of Hill City.
c. c. Mccarthy, of Nortonville, denies
the charge that he was brought out for
state treasurer in order to help w. J.
Bailey carry Jefferson county for gov
eronr. He says he has been expecting
for weeks to get into the race, and that
he is making it on his own motion and
in the interest of nobody else.
T. T. Kelly. assistant state treasurer,
has gone home to Paola today to put
out a fire that Major T. b. Remington
treasurer boom in his home county.
Remington and Kelly belong to differ
ent elements, and it is reported that
Remington proposes to make a. fight on
Kelly at home in order to weaken him
over the state. Kelly believes he will
be able to put down the rebellion at
home without much trouble.
Mrs. Lizzie S. Sheldon of Lawrence,
formerly of Topeka, may be a candidate
before the Democratic convention for
supreme judge. She thinks she knows
the law and knows that she can wear
a silk gown more gracefully than any
of the Sterner sex.