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The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-09-21

CHARLES B. LETTON.
For regents of the state university
v. G. LYFORD
FREDERICK ABBOTT
The foregoing ticket was nominal
ed at the republican state convention
held in Lincoln on Thursday, Sep
TENDER IA.
Before the convention met the rail
way interests conferred their efforts
to secure the nomination of Judge
Edward r. Duffie of Omaha and it was
quietly announced that the deal had
practically been closed. The railway
plan was to have Lieutenant Cover
nor McGilton made permanent chair
man and given the privilege of NAM
ing the committee on resolutions. In
spite of considerable opposition this
part Of the program was carried out
and it was not until the roll had been
III
on the candidates for supreme judge
that the real antagonism to Judge
Duffie was disclosed.
Judge Holmes Makes a Mistake
Judge Holmes of Lincoln attempt
ed to swing the Lancaster delegation
soldly for Judge Duffie, but was foiled
by United States Senator Burkett,
whose rebellion was the feature of
the convention. Leaping to a chair
Senator Bnrkett said:
you can't cast my vote in that
way" and he called for a poll of the
delegation.
Immediately there was great confu-
sion. The Douglas county delegation,
120 strong, attempted to howl down
the senator, but at length vote was
taken. The result showed that ma
jority of the Lancaster delegation
wished to vote for Judge Lection and
Senator Burkett claimed that accord
ing to the call of the convention the
delegation had the right to cast the
vote of the absentees. After the call
had been read Chairman McGilton so
ruled, but Ralph Breckenridge Of
Omaha claimed that the meaning of
the words in the call was that the
absentees should be voted proper
tionally in the ratio the majority
bore to the minority vote. The chair
man changed his ruling after an up
roar lasting twenty minutes.
Judge Letton Nominated
Meantime a number of delegations
had changed to Judge Letton and Sen
ator Burkett and the Lection support
ers dropped the fight, knowing that
Letton was nominated without the
votes of the absentees belonging to
the Lancaster delegation.
The following candidates for JUS
tice of the supreme court were in the
contest: John H. Ames, Edward r.
Duffie, Charles B. Letton, s. P. David
son, John L. McPheely, o. A. Abbott.
Letton led on the first ballot, closely
in order by Duffie and Ames,
with the others far behind. The Sec
ond ballot showed gains for Lection
md a stampede in the third gave him
the nomination.
V. G. Lyford and Frederick Abbott
were nominated for regents of the
of Nebraska ON the first
ballot.
Republican Declarations
The republicans OF Nebraska, in
assembled, congratulate
p,a.e. Men+;on THE INDEPENDENT
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-09-21

The corn crop is ready to make a
home run.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-09-21
THE LEADER
NOMINATED FOR JUSTICE OF THE
SUPREME COURT

Republicans Defeat the Avowed Rail-
way Candidate, But Platform is
Moulded to Suit the Desires of
Lobby and Corporation Bosses.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1905-09-21
STRENGTHENS
THE ENTIRE SYSTEM.

I'LL LuIIIIL uIuIEIIls
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) F. s. Davidson, Late Lieut.. U. Sc
(Army, Washingto ton, D. G., care q. S.. )
Pension Office, writes:
{ ITO my mind there Is no remedy
for catarrh comparable to Peruna.
ut not only strikes at the root of the
naIady, bufif tones and Strengthens
the system In 4 truly wOnderfLS
\way. That has been its history in>
my case. cheerfully and unhesi-
tatingly recommend it to those
(afflicted as I have been."-F. So
Davidson.
L>~~e~~.~.~~-~>s>~~
If you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving
full statement Of your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus.
C,;N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-01
THE PANAMA CONFUSION.

The reorganization Of the Panama Canal Com
mission. which The Tribune has for some time
advocated and has regarded as essential to
the proper progress Of the great enterprise on
the isthInus. is at last becoming a fact. Despite
the urgent appeals made to 1t by the President
and Secretary Of War. Congress at its late ses-
sion failed TO enact any radical changes, but the
President has easily found a way Of effecting
such imprOv ment in the situation as is posi-
BILE without legislative action. The existing
commissioner have been prevailed upon to
offer their designations which win be accepted
as soon as their successors can be appointed
and qualified. What the immediate effect upon
the progress of affairs will be can only be esti-
mated, but we shall be disappointed II it does
not prove TO be salutary in more respects than
one
The incident is not OF course an altogether
agreeable one. There is naturally some regret
at the necessity OF making such changes in
Office. and OF accepting the designations OF men
who have In many respects done excellent work
and whose devotion and integrity are above
suspicion. 1t is easy, too, for those whose In
Etinctlve gifts run to carping and pickering TO
say unpleasant things about It, all OF which are
quite unfOunded. The fundamental fact Of the
case is that the canal IS not being made for the
sake Of the commission. but tho commission AK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-01
rRR WoRK OF CoNGRReg.

The United States Congress is becoming every
year less snowy and more practical and hard
working body. The pressure for legislation in
creases as the country grows and the routine
work of lawmaking Is constantly demanding a
larger share Of time and effort. A statement
Just prepared by the docket clerk OF the House
OF Representatives gives some idea Of the
growth Of legislative business IN recent years.
Since 1888 the volume of thls business has
nearly doubled. In the 52d Congress-1S93 95
the bills and joint resolutions introduced num-
bered lO.628. In the 5Sth Congress-19O3 -'O5-
they numbered 2O,O74. The reports made in
creased from 2.6l3 to 1904 the public laws
acted from SOS 10 574, the private laws from
S24 70 3,467 and the pages carried by "The
Congressional Record" from > ,620 10 4246 But
these figures measure Only a part Of the in
creased labOrs thrust on Congress. In twelve
years the annual appropriations have risen fully
% per cent and the preparation Of the supply
bills is becoming yearly a more engrossing task.
The short session is now given over practically
10 routine legislation, while the long session is
being more and more cut into 10y treadmli APP
preparation work.
Congress is. in fact beginning TO find itself
cramped in dealing with new legislative prob
lens. II is ever struggling 10 meet demands
FOR logical and thoraughgOing action by hasty
compromises or apologize postponements. 1t
cannot thrash out q given question fully and
freely without neglecting minor but necessary
tasks. II is undoubtedly giving less time 10 gen
eral political discussion and more tine TO mat
ter-of-fact work. II is a little curious TO no.
tice that the number Of days spent In actual
session has been decreasing in recent Con-
crosses, in spite Of this improved showing in
legislative results. The last Congress sat only
1870 days, while the 52d COngress-lS9l- '93-sat
$40 aud the 53d-lS93 '95-447 But the pc
euliar disocatiOns OF our political calendar
make heightened sessions politically dangerous.
The present long session-the only one IN which
CONGRESS has free hRnd-runs over every year
into a national campaign. Party leaders are
naturally sensitive about appealing 10 the
peOple On the heels OF some important meas
ure which has had no chance 10 prove its
merits By actual trial. The Mckinley Tariff
bin, passed Ga October. 1890, was followed q
month LATER by a sweeping Republican disaster.
The WElsOn-GOrmsn Tariff bill. passed late in
August, 1894 was followed In November OF
that year By an even more crushing Democratic
defeat. These object lessons have not been for
gotten 90 Washington. and prudent managers
nowadays s1Tive-as tie Republican managers
ala last ysaF-fO force an adjournment OF the
long session OF Congress well in advance OF
the opening Of a national campaign They
would rather surrender the power 10 legislate
fhan invite snap judgment at the polls
with sessions shortening and routine work
increasing, Congress must IN the end and some
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-01
TIE COURTHOUSE SITE.

It is assumed, without much risk. that In con-
sequence Of the passage Of the County Court
house bill removing the restriction which COM
PEELED the selection Of a site south OF Franklin
St. the Board Of Estimate and Apporuonment
will reject the report made year ago in favor
Of the Mulberry Bend site by three Of the five
commissioners. That choice has commanded
no support worth considering in any quarter,
and there is no reason for leaving It longer in
the way.
The suggestion Is again brought forward that
the removal Of the restriction was designed to
encourage the selection Of an uptown site, and
that Madison or Union Square has already been
practically agreed on by certain unspecifed in
terests which are supposed to control the situa-
ton We do not give the slightest credit to that
report but it must be admitted there is some
danger that the serious mistake VIII be made
OF concluding that the site which is indisputa-
bly, the best-the Chambers-st. property be-
tween Broadway and the Hall OF Records-is
too costly. We believe that intelligent public
opinion supports the view that the city will
have 10 acquire it sooner or later and that it is
wise to pay the present price, instead Of wait
ing until the property is worth much more
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-01
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
IFRoa rHE raIBuSE sUREAu.l

Washington, March Sls-Arrz. Roosevelt accom-
panied by ell her children. left Washington this
evening for Jacksonville. Fla. intending there 70
board the Sylph for a short cruise. Mss Alice
Roosevelt VIII remain IN Washington during the
absence Of Mrs Roosevelt in the South.
Senator Elkins, Of West Virginia. chairman OF
the Senate Committee Interstate Commerce.
had talk with the President to-day over railroad
rate legislation. ION April H." said Senator
Elkins. my committee will get together again for
further hearings rate legislation. I am now
preparing the list OF witnesses to be summoned.
and expect to have enough to run the committees
until June"
Senator Elkins was accompanied 70 the White
House by Elliott NOFthcott. chairman OF the Re-
publican State Committee. who has been appointed
and confirmed internal revenue collector or
West Virginia Mr.. NOrthcOtt now thinks that he
will resign the place. giving his reason that he
promised to support a friend W. z Giasseock'
who was an applicant for the place.
James Oliver Of NeW-YOFk who one OF the
Presidents callers. predict that Mayor MeClel-
Ian will have a waIkover for denomination aad re-
election. "An this talk about Mcclellan being
sidetracked," he said. us hot air. He'll get tie
mendous independent vote as we'll as the solid sup
port OF his party, and whether the Republicans
enter into some fusion scheme so It alone. can
hope for them. New-YoFk Is a Democratic
State normally. and the only that IL rolled
up such big Republican majority last year Is
that IL Is Roosevelt State hFst.'
Senator Hepburn, Of idaho, talked with the Pres
tdent about forest reserves IN his State. NJ
Bunau-Varilla ex-Minister from Panama; Repre-
sentative Gaines and Secretary Mosely, Of the
Interstate Commerce Commission. were callers.
The President held his last Cabinet meeting Re
fore departing for the West. Secretaries Shaw,
Metcalf. Hitchcock and Wilson. Attorney General
Moody and Postmaster General CoFtelyOu attended
the session, which devoted entirely to routine
departmental business.
Ambassador Jusserand called at the White House
to-day to lid President Roosevelt goodby before
the latter started on his Western trip.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-01

way 20 revise its calendar. An extra session.
called before the beginning Of the first regular
session, seems to offer the only alternative re-
lief The last Congress held such a session. and
II is understood that President Roosevelt Will
call the new Congress together some time In
October Extra sessions were long regarded as
iustiRable only IN the face OF some grave pub
lie emergency. But they can easily be JUSTIFIED
now not as an exceptional last resort but as
an every day political expedient The long
stretch from March to December In the odd
numbered years, which now goes to waste, is
for obvious political reasons the safest and
freest working period for Congress. II seems
a pity that Il should not be more fully utilized
for, if Il were, the long session would never
need to be prolonged beyond the following May.
II the present short session cannot be length
ened to April 80 by constitutional amendment
It looks as IL the next best thing would be to
make an earlier start with the present long ses-
sion. Some means should be found 20 tighten
the present strain on Congress. Under present
conditions that body has not time enough to do
its necessary work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-01

fists for the sake Of the canal. To construct the
canal and to administer in the best possible
manner the gigantic trust which we have there
assumed arc the duties before US, to the right
fulflment Of which everything else must be
subordinated. The opinion has already and
often been expressed in these columns and else
where that the existing commission has done
much good work. It may be that for the kind
of work that had to be done IN the first year. It
was the best possible commission But other
times, other works; and other works, other
workmen. 1t has been increasingly evident for
months past that q differently composed and
differently organized commission would be bet
ter suited to the work now In hand. The pres
emit commissioners, or some Of them, have prob
ably realized that fact as clearly as any one
else. The change now being made is simply the
realization Of the desirable and the inevitable.
The Justice Of it is unassaiIable. 1t IS the
President who is instructed and authorized by
Congress to construct the canal, and 1t is
through the War Department that he Is to do
the work. The President and the Secretary OF
War are responsible for II. If the work Iags,
they will get the blame. If an epidemic arises.
they will be criticised for not safeguarding the
health Of the isthmus If anything goes wrong
In any department Of one Of the greatest and
most complex undertakings ever devised by hui
man genius and essayed by human energy 1t IS
upon them the blame will fall. There could be
nothing more illogical or unjust than to say
they must bear such responsibility and yet not
have the authority to say who shall be their
chief agents in the doing OF the work. 1t is,
therefore, a bold performance, this reOrganiza-
ton Of the commission, for 1t Is an assumption
by the Executive Of full moral responsibility
as it already bore full legal responsibility, for
the work Happily, there is every reason for
thinking that boldness will win its own re-
ward
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-01
NOTES OF SOCIETY IN WASHINGTON
IFRoM THE TRIBUNE BuREAU,I

IFRoM THE TRIBUNE BEREAUl
Washington. March S1.-Mr, and Mrs. Westing-
house returned from New-York last night and will
spend the spring season at their Washington
home. H. H. Westinghouse and the latter's
daughter. OF New-York. accompanied them here.
but will leave tonight. Mr.. Westinghouse to re-
turn to New-York and his daughter to join the
other members Of the family. who have been
spending the winter at their Southern home.
The Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Teunis S. Hamlin enter
tanned guests at a dinner company this evening.
Mrs Hamlin has Just returned from a weeks
visit to New-York. where she was the guest of
Miss Helen NJ. Gould.
Judge Thomas Ryan. the First Assistant Secre-
tary Of the Interior. returned to his desk to-day
after a two weeks vacation trip to Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. George l.. Bradley have returned
from trip to st. Augustine. Fla.
Mrs. Alfred E. Bates. who recently leased
her home TO Senator and Mrs. Depew and took
an apartment.-is on a visit to her son-in-Iav
and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Dunn Mckee.
Mrs Oliver Cromwell has given up her social
engagements until her little daughter RECEIVERS
from her present illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w, Bride, whose marriage was
recently announced. are expected here in a few
days, to mako this city their home. Mrs. Bride
formerly Miss Lulu Fairbanks. made many ac-
quaintances here when she was the guest OF her
uncle and aunt, the VicePTesident and Mrs Fair
banks, for the inaugural ceremonies.
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Slater entertained din
guests this evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-01

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-01

In the death Of Alexander Purves on Thurs
day at Hampton. Va. the work for the adj
Yancement OF Southern education suffers a seri-
Gus loss. Mr.. Purvss was q successful young
business man OF Philadelphia. with a promising
career in the world OF finance before him. who g
few years ago, owing to his interest In the IN
dustrial education Of the negro, gave up his
private business. settled at Hampton. became
treasurer Of Hampton Institute and devoted
himself to putting its financial management on
a sound basis. He was likewise actively inter
asted in colonization enterprises IN the far South
which placed negroes farms and encouraged
them to pay for their land and take up improved
methods Of agriculture.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-01
Mr.. MCCORMICK AT PARIS.

Paris. March Sl.-Robert g. Mccormick. the new
American Ambassador 20 France. and MFa Nc
Cormlck arrived here az o'clock this afternoon
direct from St. Petersburg IN pursuance Oc IN
structiOns from Washington. They were met Rt
the railway station by officials OF the American
Embassy, who accompanied them 10 tho Hotal
Ritz. where temporary quarters have been taken
pending completion OF the alterations az the. nav
Embassy IN the Quai de Billy.
IL can be stated that neither Mr.. McCormlck's
arrival nor the stay OF Ambassador Porter until
May has thus Gar had any relation % tAs paAss
question:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-01
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE. SATURDAY. APRIL l. 1905

extravagant, costing 40 per cent Of the value OF
their exports, would seem to be cheap. ODvi'
ousIy. the thing is not 70 break down the ma
ehinery for their advancement but to take IN
teIligent measures TO increase their prosperity
Even with access 20 our markets, large Increase
in production may be difficult without Chinese
labor, but that is the difficulty in the problem
as presented for solution according to American
ideals, and we cannot abandon those ideals even
to at Mr.. Ireland's notion OF the proper way 70
govern a colony without sentimental nonsense.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-01
BETTER LATE THAN MEYER.

Public sentiment in New-Jersey is undOubt-
eddy favorable to the bill introduced by Assem-
blyman Colby to limit municipal franchises to
twenty-five years. This was shown so clearly
that the House Of Assembly did not dare to re-
feet the proposition outright. 1t compromised
by providing for the creation Of commits
sion to consider the whole question, and this
was accepted as satisfactory by those who
have been fighting against perpetual franchises.
They took it for granted that the bill, as amend
ed, would pass the Senate, and that Governor
Stokes would appoint on the commission men
in every way qualified for the work m9pped
out. On the last day Of the session the bill
was still in the Senate Committee on Corpora
tions with all the appearance OF having been
treated by some political disciple of DR.. Os'
ler Its friends were blue, and many good Re
publicans felt sorely troubled regarding the
probable effect on next falls election. How
ever, everything came out right in the end.
Taking the friendly advice of The Tribune, Sen
ator AIinch reported the bill late on Thursday
night and 1t was then, on the motion of SEN
ator Bachelor taken up and passed.
Governor Stokes may surely be relied upon
to sign the bill and appoint a first class COM
mission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-01
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.

Among the passengers who win sail to-day on the
Pretoria are:
vlncente Dias. afr. and NrB A. Schwartz
Otto Hubble Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd b.
Mr.. and Mira A. II. Rel deTson.
uecke.
The list OF passengers on the Philadelphia to-day
includes:
7. de 81. AaTy. Colonel c. T. Jacobs
Mr.. and Mrs Francis Nc Robert Lee Keeling
Neil bacon. II, Ilrne. kirkby-Iunn.
Judge Leicester Holme Werner z. Reed.
On the Etrura. which will sail to-day. arc.
Henri du Bots. W J. stoeker
Lieutenant De Iraitoro- Mr., and NackanHe-
w p. Ashton.
Captain and Mrs. H. Leah.
Among the passengers who win sail 10 day on
the KroOnand are:
Albert Halstead Mr. ana Mrs n We'll
George W Massey. A.
Sir. and Mrs. J. A swan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-01

The recent FIRE in the Casino at Broadway and
S9th-st.. broke out short time before the spec
tators began to assemble for a matinee. That
a most fortunate thing If the flames had
started when the auditorium was full Of people.
the destruction of life would probably have
been appalling. for large audience could not
have got quickly and quietly downstairs to the
street. In the rehabilitated building the audi
forum is to be sunk to the street level. and in
every part safeguards against fire to be
provided. The new Casino will be a cheerful
reminder Of a happy escape
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-01
Mr.. WYNNE STARTS FOR NEW POST.

Robert ]. Wypne. ex-Postmaster General. the
nOwly appointed consul general at London and
Mrs. Wynna will sail the Philadelphia to-day.
He Will be compelled to return this month testify
in the Machen trial Mr.. Wynne's thorough ia
miliarity with the postal scandals and the part he
took In uneaFthng and Kidding the PostOf1ee De-
paTtmeRt of the stupendous system of graft which,
prior to his appointment First Assistant Post
master General. hourished with Increasing profit
to those interested made his evidence il Is de-
elaIed. esDecialIy valuable TO the goVernment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-04-01
HILPREcHT DELAYS TRIP ABROAD.

Philadelphia. March H.-Professor Hiprecht.
who was to sail for Europe next Tuesday, has
cancelled his passage. as the university trustees
have found themselves unable to complete the
investigation before them. Provost Harrington, of
20 ali critics Of Dr. Hilprecht requesting that II
the recipient had any charges to make against
DR.. Hilprecht ne should forward them not later
Monday Anril e