Omaha daily bee., 1903-04-20

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Ashland Gazette: Great credit is due "a
Congressman Hinshaw for his jealous eff
forts in behalf Of rural mail service In this
locality. They have already borne fruit
in the definite arrangements TO start the
two Ashland routes. Mr.. Hlnshaw has
demonstrated his interest in the welfare
and convenience Of his constituents.
wausa Gazette; The state legislature has
adjourned and its record is a part of his
tory. As the smoke clears away and :he
people Of the state become more acquainted
with the work accomplished they will more
fully appreciate the earnest efforts Of the
members. One thing is certain, the fusion
party finds little comfort in the record of
the late legislature and will find less as
the months pass by.
Alnsworth star-Journal: The house Of
representatives did itself much credit when
1t passed a bill giving the wife half-inter-
est in her husbands estate after his death.
The senate had less broad-minded men in
this matter and defeated the bill much to
the discredit of men who know better. ].
A. Douglas deserves much praise for his
gallant fight in the house in behalf OF
the measure.
Valentine Republican: Surely It is to be
hoped that Governor Mickey has established
a precedent in the firm stand he took
against Sunday legislative jamborees which
will be followed by future governors.
While some contend he is taking his Metho-
dism into the ONCE too freely the Repub-
lican believes instead he is directed by a
sense of high moral conscience and thereby
is setting a good example for the thought
less. Circumstance and conditions indi-
cate II Is time some one had backbone
enough to stem the tide of disregard for
Sunday Observance.
Auburn Post: In the judgment Of the
Post the late legislature passed two Of
the most important bills that have been
passed by a Nebraska legislature for years
the revenue bill and the joint resolution
calling for a constitutional convention.
Governor Mickey preferred to amend our
present constitution rather than making a
new one. TIL Post believes that amend
ing our present constitution would be like
patching an old coat, when you are through
you have a rotten foundation covered with
patches. A new constitution need not
radically change the present one, but It can
eliminate its defects much better than
amendments.
Rushville Standard: The legislature
passed a bill granting the state the right to
build another normal school. The place
has not been designated, the bill leaving
the selection Of the place to the State
Board of Education. Being a citizen of
Sheridan county 1t would be natural for us
to wish to have the FORMAL located at
Rushville IL 1t would be practical, but
realizing the impracticableness Of such a
proposition we shall do that which we con-
slider the best for the west part Of the state
and join with those who are endeavoring to
locate the building at Alliance. That is the
proper place for it and the Board of Edu-
cation should consider the matter seri-
ously before crowding any more schools
east of the Tooth meridian.
Rushville Recorders: The legislature ad-
Journed after its protracted labor. The
revenue law is easily the foremost measure
passed, and II 1t is as successful in raising
the revenue demanded and needed by the
state as it's friends predict it will be a
measure that will reflect considerable
credit on its authors. The amount of money
that is expected to fall into the state cof-
fers is v~ariously estimated at from $4,000,
900 to $1,000, 900. The prairie dog law is
another far-reaching measure which Is
needed, and II 1t works all right. will go a
long way to settle this vexed question,
These two measures, and the elevator bill
are the most important passed. though
several Others. uch as the Junior normal
bill, are worthy Of notice, though we
doubt the usefulness OF the latter. AS
usual there had to be a surplus OF IN
finished business.
Syracuse Journal: The Nebraska legisla-
ture has adjourned. While this legislature
did some things they ought not to have
done and left undone some things they
ought to have done, yet taking the ses-
sion as a whole, 1t was one Of the most
businesslike ever convened In the state.
The revenue bill was passed in response
to a general demand Of the people, al
though powerful Hobbies labored day and
night TO defeat 1t. The appropriation bills
were kept within reason and at the same
time we're of sufficient amounts to carry
on the business Of the state. While the
railroads were given to understand that
they could not run the state they were
given equal treatment with the people. In
point of intelligence, honesty and ability
the members of the legislature Just closed
compare favorably with any past legisla-
ture.
Holdrege Progress: The fact that Hast
ings, Grand Island and Kearney each al
ready has good state Institutions should
have weight with the State Board OF Edu-
cation in locating the new state normal
school. 1t is a patent fact that the south
western part of the state has been left
out In the cold" whenever consideration has
been asked. The educational interests oil
this section certainly appeal to the ear
nest attention Of tire State Board Of Edu-
cation at this time. Because the central
and eastern portions of Nebraska now con-
tain the larger portion of the population
does not entitle those sections 10 all state
Institutions. Moreover, western Nebraska
is only partly developed as yet and II will
be but a few years when It's people will
demand an audience in the shaping Of state
government, and we are entitled to consid-
Grafton now. The press Of western Ne
braska can do a very great deal in com
handing the respect and attention OF the
balance Of the state II the publishers will
realize our educational, agricultural and
commercial Importance and prospects of fu.
ture greatness.