The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-11-02
A Chance to Purify Local Politics

of far-minded men. Had his services been of
an order that entitle him to an -ernal reward
it would not seem SO bad. But his conduct in
Office has not been cOmmendable satisfactory
and those who know him most intimately know
this best He does not attend to the business OF
the Office as he should. large PCT OF the time
that should be given to the duties the Office
is devoted to politics, wrepulling, hardshakng
and getting ready to run again, all to insure for
himself perpetuity in public office. The expense
connected with this Office is more than it should
be. He has more help in the OH, than is nec-
essary. He has a marriage license clerk who
is mere fifth wheel to the wagon. every
lawyer knows that this clerk is there not be-
cause his services in the Office required, but
because he is handy man on co, ventlon day.
He can render valuable political service to his
chief, but he cannot perform the worL gratis,
and the county judge has made place for
him that he may receive compensation for his
real work. The good taxpayers pay the bill
when they pay their taxes
John j. Ledwith
John J. Ledwith, painstaking, industrious,
honest and capable lawyer, has been nom
mated to oppose the reelection OF Judge
Waters Hc education at the Nebraska unlver-
sity aw school and number OF years OF good
practice has well equipped Mr. Ledvith for the
Office to w ich he aspres. He was born and
reared in Lancaster county His father, James
Ledwith, was one of the first citizens In the
county and prominently connected with its
early development and history.
If elected to the Office of county judge, Mr.
Ledwith has pledged the people of the county
that he will bring about certain muchneeded
changes in the Office, and those who know his
integrity appreciate that he will do all he has
promised to do.
Mr. Ledwith knows the conditions in this
Office and says that there is al solutey no justi-
ficaton for the taxpayers employing
who costs the county $1,10O year for the pur-
pose of drawing up few marriage licenses
He insists that this mans servie 8 be dispensed
with.
Mr. Ledwith tells us what he proposes to do
if elected and he is deserving o. TIE support OF
the voters of the county irrespt ctive of party.
If anyone honestly feels that for Judge
Waters to ask for the seventh successive term
in public Office is asking too much, then an oppor-
tunity is given to vote this statement at the COM
ing election.
Another important office that demands the
attention of the voter is that of coroner 1t is
important because If individual is killed by
q railroad 1t becomes necessary Tor the coroner
to call an inquest and the coroner's jury has the
power to fix the responsibility for the death.
Thus it is that the railroads zeaIously watch
this Office.
White-Washing institution.
Many people have been killed by the rail-
roads in Lancaster county In recent years and
many nquegts have been held, yet we call to
mind no instance where coroners jury has
found that the railroad company was responsible
for the de. h. Perhaps the
tiOn Sucn an instance. III ne can we snoutu IKE
to have him do so. because we want to be en-
tirey fair. We do not believe such an instance
exists. There is general impression here that
this Office Is whte-washng institution for the
railroad companies.
Another matter In this connection that de-
serves attention. certain undertaken Walton
c. Roberts. has ALWAYS managed 10 be close to
the county coroner. The present incumbent. Dr.
Graham. IN, and during all his long term In of.
fce has been the close personal friend of Wal.
ton q. Roberts. Whenever inquest is held
friends and relatives always know without max
ing inquiry, just where 10 flud the sody.