The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-03-20

Lyons Republican: While it is probably
true that Chas Curtis. running for con-
gress in the First district, can get more
votes than both Anthony and a Demo-
cratic candidate. it viii yet leave the
party in bad shape IN the district to have
two tostensible) Republican candidates.
Couldn't the matter be left to vote OF
the Republicans at a new primary with
Curtis and Anthony as the only candi-
dates
Kinsley Graphic: Tuesday afternoon of
this week the body of w H. Craddock
was laid to rest in Woodlawn cemetery
Kansas City. Kansas. Those who met
Mr. Craddock in the campaign two years
ago, when he headed the. Democratic tick
ct in this state. find it hard to realize that
he is dead He was the perfect picture of
healthy. vigorous manhood. gentleman
OF the old school. whose perfect courtesy
made every one his friend. He was
tower Of strength in every walk of life-a
great man.
Kingman Journal: Congressman Scott
says the Almighty is in partnership with
the Republican party. Which partner was
in control when T. T. Kelley was nominat-
ed over our fellow tcrnsman John \.
Cragun? We don't believe the Almighty
had anything to do with such work as
that
Leon Indicator: For nominee for vice
president of the United States, Bent Muir
dock of FL Dorado, would make good
one Kansas might as well be noted for
her popularity as any of the states.
Salina Journal: The Kingman Leader
Courier thinks the present year starts
out very auspiciously in business circles
Mr Albaugh never did believe that poll
tics was business
Ieavenworth Western Life: Dan An
thony asked Dave Mulvane if the board
would act fair in the coming contest. Null
vane replied Yes. we will do unto you
fellows as you would do unto Us were
the positions reversed II he does. won't
there be 4 howl?
Arkansas City Traveller: Even strong
men have their weak points Henry Allen
when given a golden opportunity to jollS
W a lot Of fellows from over the state al
Wichita the other day fell short Of his
opportunity because OF his consuming de-
sire 10 shoot 1t into Tom Kelly
Stafford County Republican: Well. Tom
Kelly may be guilty as charged. but We
cant believe it. We lived in Miami coun-
y for quite while and were so employed
that we had considerable dealings with
him and his unstinted fairness in all mat
tiers. political and business proved him
anything else but a dishonest man.
Kiowa News Review: Col Marsh Mur-
dock is the proudest and most happy
man in Wichita He has reason 10 be
rs son Victor has a father he has every
reason TO make proud and happy
Nit Hope Clarion: M David NJ Dale,
ex-judge Of the district court Of Sedgwick
county. is talked Of all over the state as
the Democratic candidate for governor. Il
is not certain that Judge Dale viii accept
the nomination. However. If he should.
ne viii not only make strong candidate
but would if elected be Of more real
value 70 thestate as chief executive than
any man who has undertaken these ardu-
Gus duties in quite a number Of years
Voters would not draw the party lines 50
close II Judge Dale was = candidate but
would look 10 their interests and support
him as man and not as a politician
Howard Courant: Il was not only right
and proper. but it was foregone conclu- +
non that P P Campbell would be renon-