Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-05
THE GOVERNOR AND THE BALL.

ST. Paul Republican: Governor-elect
Mickey has set his square-toed Methodist
foot down on the proposition to give the
customary swell society ball in honor OF
his inaugural. II is now in order for the
pious democratic brethren who were thrown
into commissions by the Mckinley inaugural
to tender Mr.. Mickey a word Of moral sup
port.
Lynch Journal: Governor Mickey is a
Methodist and one that believes In living
up to the teachings Of his church. In re-
gard to the inaugural ball the governor
will neither aid nor resist It. In a free
country people ought to be allowed to do
as they please, and he pleases not TO par
t~icipate. but does not interfere with other
people In the matter.
Ponca Journal: Society circles Of Lin
coin are greatly shocked over the action Of
Governor-elec Mickey in refusing to at
tend the inaugural ball next month for re-
ligious reasons. Mr.. Mickey is a Methodist.
But after all. II this is according to the
belief Of the governor elect, he will re-
ceive more praise than oensure for having
the backbone to stand up for principle
regardless Of what people ma think
about II.
Louisville Courier: Governor Mickey has
said there would be no inaugural dance this
time. as he is a Methodist We always
honor a man who has a mind Of his own
and is not afraid to express 1t. He is a
Methodist and is not ashamed to say so.
All honor to any man who is not afraid to
live a Christian life, even though It is not
popular from a political standpoint. Mickey
will surely be governor for two years and
no one can boss him.
Hebron Register: Governor-elect Mickey
has given out the word that there will be
no inaugural ball at the time Of his going
into ONCE, as dancing is one Of the things
that he does not do and which is against
his religious scruples. There are many
people who do not regard dancing as being
bad, yet they will be glad to know that
the governor elect has the backbone to
stand by his convictions in the face OF
some congratulated customs among the
sodiety people who reside at our capital
city.
Edgar Post: Governor Mickey must have
never had a very serious encounter with
his women folks, or he would not have sat
down on the inaugural ball proposition.
TIE governor is no doubt a brave man,
and he will need all his bravery before
the fair sisters are through combing him.
At the inaugural ball is where the dear
sisters shine, and the man who refuses to
grant them the privilege Of shining-well,
he needs praying for, that's all. The men
don't care much about 1t, but you may
depend upon 1t the women are mad.
Juniata Herald: "Our Nam" Governor
Mickey is to be commended for his stand
regarding the inaugural ball. He is a con-
sistent church member and doey not be-
lieve in dancing, therefore will not sane
tion a dance by his presence. II Others
wish to dance he has no objection. 1naug-
ural balls are an unnecessary function
anyway, and It will be a step in the right
direction II they are abolished entirely,
Might as we'll have a barbecue, oyster sup
per or cakewalk. Balls have no connection
with public state business AFFAIRS.
Rising City Independent: Governor.
elect Mickey is taking a step In the righi
direction and one that other governors
might we'll pattern after. He has made
the announcement (Which is very startling
to the society women who would like Il
display their fine paraphernalia at the in
augural balD that no inaugural ball will
be held as he Is a Methodist and does mo-
believe in dancing. Mr.. Mickey deserves
highest praise for his manly stand and It II
to be hoped that Lincoln's swell s%ociet!
win live through the ordeal without beinl
seriously afflicted with nervous prostration
Falls City Journal: Now Governor-elec
Mickey announces that he will not weaI
the regulation dress suit at the Inaugural
festivities. If Governor Mickey is as sen
sible in the discharge of his official dutieI
he will make a great governor. This Il
not saying anything against those whit
wear dress suits after they have becom,
accustomed to them through long usage
but for the governor-elect to have yieldeC
to the pressure of social demands, slmpl!
as such, would have shown an inheren
weakness not to be desired In the makeup
Of so great a parsonage as the governo,
of Nebraska
Chappell Register: 81 am a Methodist
and there will be no Inauguration ball To-
me-" says Governor-elect Mickey. Thii
utterance marks Mr.. Mickey as a nan o
convictions, and as q man who has courage
to stand by them. AS a general proposition
a man shelves his religion when he enteri
politics, but our newly-elected governo
evidently thinks that the principles tina
he believed in and upheld as a citizen ar
good enough to take into the governor
cfhce with him. But whether we believ,
as Mr.. Mickey does or not, church membe
or no church member, Jew or GENTLE, W,
must respect him because he dares to d.
what he believes is right, and a man VIII,
is actuated by these principles is q prett,
safe man in any place of trust or honor.
Albion Argus: Hurrah for cleo
Mickey II Is truly refreshing to find
man who has the courage Of his conviction
along moral lines. 1t is reported by tn
press that when q committee from the swell
"4OO'' Of Lincoln came to tender him a.
invitation to the inaugural ball he replied
81 am a Methodist, gentlemen, and Metho
dists are opposed to dancing. l am a trus
tee OF the Wesleyan university, and Il woul
be as much as my good lame is worth I
even give my consent to such a function
much less attend It. He could have mad
it a little stronger and less sectarian IL h
had said, Because II dishonors God, an
a protesting Christian must not do this.
But let It stand. 1t is a marvel OF the age
and a gem in It's place. We pretend to be
Christian people and then usher in tn
changing administrations with perform
Ances like Nero, who added while Rom
burned, lighted with the sacrifice Of mai
tyrs, or like Herod. who. because OF lus
took the life Of Gods prophet. What d
the busy people all over the state care aboI
"sassiety' in Lincoln? Suppose they al
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