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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-05-18
A oravedIaosr.

wonder IL Governor Leslie NJ. Shaw,
secretary OF the treasury and presi.
Genital aspirant, is superstltious. II
20, he must be In blue funk. Does
he believe In signs and omens? If so
he sees hls presidential hopes going,
going and gone gllmmerlng. He need
ed coachman to drive his state car
rlage. Now, the average citizen will
be surprised to learn that 80 eminent
a functionary as the head Of the treas
ury is not permitted. like the rest OF us
poor mortals. to select his own coach
man. But that's the plain truth. The
civil service commission selected him
after an examination-on various mat
ters foreign to his duties, no doubt.
At any rate, they picked as Governor
shaw's Jehu grayediggerl Only think
OF that, o ye who believe In the rabbit
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-05-18
In Office Would Pre-
vent Drasticity.
The Initiative and Referen-
dunn Only Safe Guard.

If the representatives elected by
the people to make the laws were
always honest and capable there
would be no need for the referend-
um or tho initiative. But unfor-
tunately often the most capable
man is the first to succumb to the
Establishments of the corporation
lobbyist, hence the necessity of
the voters having a string tied to
their representatives and veto on
their actions. The opportunity to
demand n referendum vote on any
bill that there is a serious ques-
tion about is valuable, as it incites
discussion of the merits of the
bill and educates the voters so
that if the requisite percentage of
the voters petition for a vote the
people are, by the time the vote is
taken, educated SO that they can
vote understandingly. The more
intelligent voters decide the ques-
tion, for the ignorant voter is not
apt to vote at all.
Important as the referendum is
to the voters to protect themselves
from obnoxious laws, their most
powerful lever is the initiative,
for that gives percentage of the
educated voters an opportunity to
propose law they think desir-
able. That again provokes dis
cussion and the representatives of
the people have an opportunity to
consult experts and amend or sub.
stitute another measure for the
bill that has been initiated. The
united wisdom of the representa-
tives and the experts they have
consulted should make a measure
as perfect as is possible and yet
contain the germ of the initiated.
Then both measures 90 to the
people for decision or rejection.
That is improved representative
government. 1t forces questions
to the front that otherwise the
corporations and monopolists are
able to postpone or eYade, as they
are trying to procrastinate on the
government control of railroad
rates. If the initiative was in
force nationally it would at once
force bill upon congress to en-
large the powers of the interstate
commerce commission so that that
body could make maximum rates
on the railroads and that or some
similar bill would be referred to
the people. AS It is now, con-
gress may procrastinate in the fu-
ture as it has in the past, and the
railroad-rate question may still re-
main unsettled.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-05-18
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY.

There has been considerable conjecture, but very little
action taken concerning the holding of County primary
We surely think it is high time that central committee
get together and fix the time that prospective cand
dates may have date to work on and in their rounds
among the party may advertise the time and solicit the in
dvdals to attend the primary 1t to be the favor
able time most all concerned to hold the primary after
harvest about Aug 10, but though that date
long from now the three months will soon be gone and
committee should be up and doing
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-05-18
THOMAS WON'T PUSH.

There has been effort the part of the Re-
publican bosses of Hooking push Arthur Thomas of Ward
Township off the sheriff track but Arthur won't push He
has hundreds of friends that urging him stay in the
contest that the fight between Ryan, Smith and Armstrong
is hot and evenly matched that Ward Township
easily slip in The friends of Arthur Thomas insist that
he is easily sderacked few others have been by
the Bosses Thomas will stick and be to that party if
they turn Ward Township man down.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-05-18
STRONG MEN TO THE FRONT.

In politics the situation is laering. Not in
the history the state has the Democratic party put forward
such array of gubernatoral timber this year. M E.
Ingalls,, John M. Patson, Larry Neal Horace Chapman,
W. S. Thomas, H. d. Peck and last but not least James
Kilboume formidable array of brains and
full business men, and honorable citizenship could not be put
forward in any party in any state We believe Hooking
County and the Eleventh Congressional district vors Larry
Neal the candidate but the nomination of either of those
mentioned formidable contest for the right, in op-
position to the wrong.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-05-18
SENATOR WHITE VENTURES.

It is worthy Of note, to inform the many friends of Bill
White alias Sen White, alias Spot White that he is again
able venture up far the post-oice For many
weeks after the re-apponment of Mckay postmaser
and VIII Larmer let out, "Sen Moald not grace the
headquarters with his presence but of late is
seen to venture across the threshold,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-05-18
JUDGE BRIGHT NOT MENTIONED

The big fellows of the Republican party met last Satur-
day in Columbus and practically settled the candidacy for
Lieutenant Governor in the person of Andrew L. Harris of
Eaton. Unfortunately for Judge Bright the Republican
conventions only ray the decree the Bosses that
Hooking County aspirant may count himself out the
edct formally pronounced gives promise for those
aforementioned in the deal Herrick has simply named his
running mate to be Andrew Harris and that settles it.
Whom Herrick says, so says the convention.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-05-18
cIexeland,s MsxoraIty Race.

The ambitious and growing city of
Cleveland, o., is anxious to get into
the limelights by pulling Off a mayor
atty race betwixt two national celebri-
ties, Tom Johnson, the present mayor,
and Theodore Il. Burton, at present Il
representative in congress. He has
served many years and has long been
chairman of the committee on rivers
and harbors. Since Mr.. Hemenway's
election to the senate Mr. Burton has
been frequently mentioned for the
craftsmanship of the committee on ap-
preparations. Everybody knows who
Tom Johnson Is. He has been con-
gressman and mayor and shone in
both positions. He ran for governor.
He would not make bad president
Johnson and Burton ran against each
other for congress four times, each
winning two heats. Should they be
pitted against each other for the may
orally they would arouse interest all
over the land. The winner would be
almost certain to become governor of
Ohio and might land In the White
House.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-05-18

There is fine prospect for an exten-
slve increase In the gayety of nations.
Governor Luke Il. Wright OF our over.
seas empire In the Philippines has no.
tilted an expectant world that he in-
tends to return to Tennessee and COM
pete with e. w. Carmack for a sena-
torial toga. The fur will fly and there
will be music In the air when Wright
undertakes to strip that greatly covot-
I'd garment from the shoulders of Car
hack. Perhaps the fight betwlxt them
may give Governor Benton McAIlilin
or Governor Bob Taylor the opportu-
nifty to break into the senate.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-05-18
The Wrong Color.

$50 they caught the thief red hand
well. hardly. He was stealing char
coal"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-05-18

After several years of enforced rus.
tication General ]. Warren Kelfer OF
Ohio, major general In two wars and
ex-speaker OF the house of representa-.
tiyes. reappears in public life. His self
appointed task is to reform the south.
Nous verrons.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-05-18

He has keen sense Of humor."
Yes; he even finds something to
laugh at in his own jokes"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-05-18
Especial washlngton Letter.l

WAECENTLY my venerable and
~ vitriollc friend. General Charles
IVA II. Grosvenor of Ohio, and
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-05-18

johnson and Burton ran against each
other for congress four times, each
winning two heats. Should they be
pitted against each other for the may
orally they would arouse interest all
over the land. The winner would be
almost certain to become governor of
Ohio and might land In the White
House.
The spirit Of investigation and re-
form seems to be abroad In the land.
La Toilette Of Wisconsin won both the
governorshlp rrd senatorship as a re.
former. Folk won the governorship
Of Missouri as reformer. Douglas Of
Massachusetts sits in the governors
chair because he Is reformer. Bris-
tow Of Kansas Is In sight of a curule
chair because he Is reformer. Bur-
ton Of the same state is under indict-
ment because he Is not reformer.
Ditto United States senator and two
congressman from Oregon.
1t would be decidedly refreshing to
nave uh hOhCSty WuIo OplhiOh
from that palpitating and greatly ex-
plotted patriot, General Jacob S. Cox
cy, as to our greatly vaunted prosperity.
In the last campaign the Republican
spellbinders held the general up as q
fine illustration of how n high protec-
tive tariff can raise the dead. Now he
is bankrupt-liabilities $285, 600; as
sets, nil. 1t would be perhaps more In
teresting to have an honest, straight
forward opinion of his creditors as to
the generals prosperity.
That eminent psychologist. Professor
James j. Jeffries of California, gives
1t as his opinion that that eminent sur
geon, DR.. Osler of chloroform fame, is
loony. At long range DIR. Osler may
dissent from Professor Jeffries' opinion,
thing which he would not do if he were
in range Of the professors argument
his fist. DIR. Osler was evidently hunt
ing for notoriety when he uttered his
idiotic dictum, and he achieved It, but
1t is Of n variety which any sensible
man would scorn. It's really pity
that Jeffrles cannot get hold of him
long enough to maui some wisdom into
his noddle.
The American Economist, organ of
the Tariff league, evidently takes too
seriously the late utterances of Gov
ernor Albert Cummins. about electing
to the next congress Republicans who
favor revision of the tarff, for 1t de.
votes about IA page and quarter OF its
valuable space to combating his idea.
Bless Its simple heart, it Is wasting
time and ink! Cummins as reform
er Is utterly futile. He paws up the
ground n good deal, but when the Re
publicans In his district renominate
that eminent stand patter, Ex-Governor
John A. 4. Hull, Cummlns will sup
port him tooth and nail. His thunder
Is In the index and harmless.
There is n fine prospect for an extern
slye Increase In the gayety of nations.
Governor Luke Il. Wright OF our over
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-27
STABBINC CAUSES COMMENT
Warden Beemer Reported to Be Angry
Because Facts Leaked Out,
LOOKING UP STATE ANTITRUST LAW
state Board of Equalization Going
Through Real Estate Values and
some Counties May BE
Boosted.
lTrom a star correspondentl

LINCOLN, July 26.-(Special THE STAB
bing OF Foreman Edward Steiner Of the
Leo Broom and Buster company by con-
vict AZ the state penitentiary Monday aft
ernoon may lead to a general overhaulinG
OF affairs at that institution 1t was re-
ported today that Warden Beemer is not
only very much put out. but very angry
that the stabbing ARRAY got into the news
papers and Is now conducting an investiTa-
ton TO discover the identity OF the man
who dared to give out information con-
corning a matter so serious as an attempt
TO murder.
After the murder at the Lincoln hospital
for the insane, which occurred the day be-
fore the last election, and the resulting
scandal because tho state officials sup
pressed the facts, It was given out that
whenever anything happened at state in
stitution the facts should not be suppressed
Warden Beemer. Il seems. however, was
not party 20 that announcement, and is
so angry, so II is reported that the news
papers got hold Of the fact, as to cause him
TO threaten 10 discharge the person who
tipped the story OF to the newspapers.
II Is very probable that Governor Mickey
viii now look into the institution more
closely than he has heretofore done and
that he win also turn the searchlight more
thoroughly onto applications for paroles
before granting them. IL has been rumored
in Lincoln today that number Of prison.
ers had been pAroled 10 members OF the
last legislature. who secured them through
political influence, but suck. however, Is
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-27
2RANE!l6E@!!!E gS;EEis

as soon as possible. The material used
will be brick. One thousand five hundred
dollars was appropriated for the purchase
of the Irving park property from the
cemetery association. There may be a
hitch in these proceedings for some. of the
officers of the association are inclined to
deny their right to execute a deed
WEST POIKT-Another, heavy rain fell
throughout this section last night and this
All fears of injury to the corn crop are
now removed, the plants being generally
practically assured. Small grain harvest
has commenced and the yield promises to
be about the average.
LEIGH-A good rain fell here last even
ing, the first since the 4th of July. The
dry, hot weather of the past four weeks
has put the corn in good shape and at
crop for this time of year. There was
fully an inch OF water fell from last night
until this morning. Farmers are Jubiant
over the excellent prospects.
| MISUNDERSTANDING to hold races July
3 and on account of rain, Norfolk horse
men and business men last night decided
ahead of the Battle Creek races and the
| Short Shipment circuit, which includes
/ Norfok's track is in excellent condition
| and the purses will be large.
! NORFOLK-The Bonesteel Extension
ganization Of fast clubs in the Bonesteei
and Rosebud territory which aas lust
been organized and whose first series OF
| games were played this afternoon. Among
| the teams belonging 70 the league are
| Bonesteel, Fairfax, Spencer, Butte Lynch
| and Naper, Games this afternoon were
played at Bonesteel, Spencer and Naper.
| YORK-On Thursday, July q, York will
| be honored by visit from Joseph w.
/ Folk. governor of Missouri, who will on
| that day address the people at the York
! Chautauqua, and in order that all people
! Join in giving the visiting governor a
| cordial reception Mayor Sovereign recon-
| mends that business houses, public and
| private buildings be decorated with ma
| tional colors and asks that business be
| suspended as far as possible between the
hours OF and o'clock in the afternoon.
| A reception committee OF over 100 OF the
| leading prominent citizens has been named
| and asked to meet Governor Folk at the
/ depot and escort him TO the city and the
J Chautauqua grounds
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-27
RESUMES OPERATIONS
Norfolk Home Destroyed by Flames
Set by Unidentified Party,

Norfolk Home Destroyed by Flames
Set by Unidentified Party.
NORFOLK, Neb, July 26.-(Special.)-
The incendiary, for time well out of
the way, has reappeared in Norfolk and
one more residence has fallen victim to
his match. Kerosene, incidentally, was
this time employed for the burning, which
occurred in the home of Ed Killarney The
Killarney family were away from home
for visit and the hrebug broke into the
home through the cellar door, poured
kerosene over the floor and touched his
torch. The work was done at a. m.
today, so that the early morning hours
of sleep aided the flames in getting a
start. Bloodhounds have been set on a
trail and have been searching all day in
an effort to locate the incendiary.
The incendiary's work in Norfolk has
double significance at this time, as il will
be remembered that an epidemic of in
cendiary blazes last spring created terror
in the business and residence portion of
the city. Bert Luke and Earl Fairbanks,
each 10. were traced down and arrested
on charge of arson. Luke was caught at
Fremont Both are now out on bail await
ing district court.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-27
News of Nebraska.

YoRK-Governor John Mickey has ap-
pointed DR.. W, M. Taylor of this city as
assistant state veterinary surgeon.
BEATRICE-William Steffen and party
of eight farmers left yesterday for Winni-
peg. Manitoba, where they expect to in
vest in farm land.
SEWARD-Thomas Berry, one Of the
oldest residents OF the county died at
his home in 'J' town on Monday even
ing, aged SIS years
BEATRICE-The pupils Of Mrs. Walter
Springer gave musical recital in Trinity
Lutheran church last night to a large and
appreciative audience
WYMoREz.IE. T. JOY, who recently pur-
chased the Charles Wacthel stock Of fur
niture, moved it to Odell, Neb., Friday,
where he will add it to his store.
B SEA ri farmers in Gage
crop. The yield will average between
twenty-five and thirty bushels per acre.
SEWARD-Frank Alliger the veteran
brick layer of Seward. had the honor OF
foundation this week He is Y years old.
GENEVA-A grand rain fell last night
ana rms lnoihlns' a precipitation OF Lie
in all and a fine drizzle is falling this
morning This will make corn and vegeta-
bles.
HARvARD-A light shower fell this
morning that gives additional help 10
corn and crops, making four showers dur
ing the past week, aggregating about one
half inch.
OsCEoLA-Judge Ball issued license
Platte
county and Miss Josie Gernbick, and they
will be married at the Catholic church
next Sunday.
OSCEOLA-SiX young men were fined
s. and costs each by Judge Ball for toe
hilarious celebration of the advent of
number OF kegs Of beer. Three Others
will stand trial
BEATRICE-The Beatrice Military banC
is anxious to secure a competent director
ID, G. Jenkins, who has been in charg,
Of the organization for years, has LOCATED
| in Abilene, Kan.
BEATRICE-The Gage county old set
| tiers will hold their annual picnic at IN,
| Chautauqua grounds on August "A. Sena
! tor Burkett has been engaged to deliver al
address in the afternoon.
| BEATRICE-A rainfall estimated a
nearly an inch fell here yesterday morn
| ing and last night. Prospects we're neve
better for an immense yield OF corn, ant
the rains OF the past week have been Yer!
| beneficial 10 the crop.
WYMORE-The Chicago, Burlington 4
| Quincy company Is building a 10000 gal
| Ion reservoir In the yards here. TIL,
| water Will be used at the shops and roun,
/ house. IL is also putting a roof over TN,
/ coal chutes to protect the shovelers.
| ' AUBURN-RObert McClintock, nigh
Waterman at the Chautauqua grounds, &C
| cidently shot himself In the foot Will
| cleaning and relOading his gun at o'clocl
/ this morning The ball passed through
] the back Of The shoe at the seam and tRsl
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-27

into the heel, where it lodged under the
skin on the bottom of the foot. DR.. Tyler
was called. removed the bullet and dressed
the wound.
OsCEOLA-Peter e, Nelson of stroms-
burg was brought before the Board OF
Insanity this morning, adtudged insane
and Sheriff Hartman went to Lincoln with
him to turn him er'to DR.. ]. l.. Greene
of the insane asylum.
OAKLAND-A gentle, steady rain, COM
mencing at o'clock Tuesday evening and
continuing all night, broke the dry spell
of the past three weeks in this vicinity.
Crops are in excellent condition and har-
vesting is well under way.
BEATRICE-The Pickrell farmers are
paying up their stock in the elevator com
pany and hope to have the stock sub rub;
be held at Pickrell next week for the pur-
pose of selecting a site on which to erect
the new elevator.
WEST POINT-Gurdon w. wattles of
Omaha has been chosen as the speaker
of the day at the coming annual picnic of
the Cunning County Old Settlers associa-
the invitation extended to him. The re-
union takes place August "a.
TABLE ROCK-In the case of the State
of Nebraska VS.. Charles Nanck, defend
ant was tried by a jury in the court OF
Justice M, H.. Marble yesterday for petit
larceny. found guilty and fined $50 and
committed to the county Jail at Pawnee
City.
GENEVA-The NJ w. A. members have
chosen the 10th of August for their picnic.
| The Woodman picnic is always the grand
event of the summer. There will be many
attractions, among which will be speaking
and music by Geneva's band. Trains will
| run on time 70 suit those from other
points.
BEATRICE-The Board of Directors OF
| the Beatrice Chautauqua association held
/ a meeting last night and allowed outstand-
ing claims against the association. After
/ all bills are paid there Will be balance
| of about 5000 In the treasury. The board
| feels very much encouraged over the
| showing made this year.
| FREMONT-At the regular meeting OF
! the city council last night the ordinance
| for the paving OF Fifth street between
Main and Pebble received unanimous
vote. The sum Of 5000 was appropriated
| for paving the street intersections. Bids
| will be advertised for and the work done
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-27

not the case. The records show that only
one member of the last Legislature, state
senator, has one of the convicts. The
others are scattered over the state, Colonel
Samuel Melick of the governors stan hav-
ing four. who are now at work in his liv-
cry stable at a salary of $40 a month each.
In all there are thirty-two prisoners out
on parole, and the terms of three of them
will expire in a few weeks. number OF
the paroled men have caused considerable
trouble to officers and others, and this, to-
gether with the stabbing ARRAY of last
Monday, will likely cause a change of sys-
tenn in conducting affairs at the states
prison.
Looking Up Antitrust Laws.
Attorney Howell of Omaha is busy today
in the office of the secretary of state look
ing up the Nebraska laws to prohibit the
formation Of grain trusts. Mr.. Howell said
he was not just sure what he wanted to
find nor what he would find, but Was
merely looking to see what he could find.
He is not certain. he said. whether he
wanted the Worrall grain case sent back
to the state court or whether he wanted
It to continue in the federal court, to which
IL has been transferred. He will know,
however, he says, when he gets through
with his present examination of the en-
rolled bills Mr.. Howell is under the Inn
preston that the Junkin antitrust law is
unconstitutional. for the reason that 1t
exempts local corporations and applies only
to foreign corporations.
Checking Up Real Estate.
The State Board. of Equalization is
checking up the returns real estate to-
day and the indications are that a great
many counties will be boosted. The work
on this particular item Of property is
tedious. because the board must analyze
/, the returns of the county assessors thor
oughly TO see whether the assessor has
made the increase in the valuation this
year that was ordered last year In a
few of the counties this has not been done
Box Butte county will receive an increase
OF 10 per cent on its real estate valuation
ColfaX will be boosted per cent and Da.
kota 10 per cent
The Western Electrical company OF
Omaha has secured an injunction from Dis
| trict Judge Sears TO prevent the collection
OF the certified check for $500 which the
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-27

during her life should Father Hackney
die first. Father Hackney is 81 years old
and has been a Mason since 1S41. He
came to Nebraska in the early days and
until few years ago preached continu-
ously two or three times each Sunday in
and about Ashland. For many years he
was pastor of the Methodist Episcopal
church of Ashland and in later years has
acted as city missionary, ministering TO the
poor and infirm Though nearly 100 years
old Father Hackney is still active and is
seen every day upon the streets of Ash
land, where he is greatly loved and es-
teemed.