Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-22
BUSY WEEK WITH POLITICS
Gathering of Agrlcul.ari,ts Furnishes
Chance for Exchange of Opinions.
OF CANDIDATES FEEL PULSE
Indications Are That while Anti
Railroad Sentiment il strong IL
Has Not Yet Conferred on
whom IL VIII Favor.
CFrom a stan Correspondent


LINCOLN, Jan. 21-(special.) THE last
week in Lincoln was a great one for the
political medicine mixers of this section of
the state. Agriculturists from all parts
of the state were here, and these included
many members of the last legislature as
well as politicians of some reputation. A
good many OF the old members of the
legislature were here feeling of the polit-
clans and discussing chances of reelection.
, Some of the politicians were Of the opinion
that before the middle of February politics
would be red hot and that within a short
time tho United States senator and the
candidate for governor and treasurer would
be decided upon, while others were not
so sure.
Nearly all of those here who were inter-
viewed were of the opinion that the rail-
roads as well as many OF the banks were
already hard at work to secure the
election of Senator Willard, while many OF
them believed that the railroads would
like to see former State Auditor Weston
nominated for governor.
AS opposition candidates to these men
many names were mentioned. but it was
clear that the anti-railroad element is not
combined on any one man, IL the impress
sion left by the agriculturists is any cri-
terion. That the sentiment absolutely OPP
posed to the railroads is deep seated, how
ever, the visitors left not the least doubt
Whatever the action of the next republican
state convention may be, at this time the
sentiment is absolutely opposed to the rail-
roads dominating political affairs as they
have in the past.
FavOrite Son Dodge.
Representative Caldwell brought the in
formation, from Clay county that the rail-
roads were trying to get the people OF
his county to up on the pass PROPOSE
ton and at the same time he said they
were flirting with a number of favorite
sons to get them to bring in delegations to
the convention, which later could be ma
nipulated by experienced politicians. He and
others brought the information that Dins-
more and number of other candidates
would be sprung in order to hold home del
egations in line, while Representative Ernst
is authority for the statement that no home
candidate will be given a delegation in his
part of the state unless the candidate has
a good chance of nomination and the peo-
Pile are sure the candidate is sincere and
not merely running to drag chestnuts out
Of the fire for the railroads.
It also developed that there will be a
harvest of candidates for railroad commits
sioners to be voted on this fall when the
constitutional amendment - creating the
commission is submitted to the people. Rep
resentative Caldwell will be a candidate
for a place on this commission in all prob
ability, while the visitors suggested
number of others who would either be can
ddates or whom they would like to sec
run. Among the latter class the name OF
George Sheldon was mentioned though he
is still being talked Of for governor. Treas
,,In CT Inl
Wall, Senator Fries, Judge Paul lessen,
Charles Weston and f. G. McGilton each
had his admirers among the visitors, but
majority of those interviewed had net
made up their minds who they would sup
port when It comes to the final showdown.
Benton Is Talked OF.
In Lancaster county it is expected the
convention will be called pretty early Just
at this time the bosses are flirting with
legislative candidates, and. in fact, they
have been doing that ever since the last
session adjourned. Tom Benton has been
asked to throw off his business clothes
and get into the running for membership
in the legislature, but up to date Mr. Ben
ton has stood pat for the simple life. He
recently returned from California where ho
he went, sick man, few months ago and,
though much improved in health. he ex-
pressed himself as prefering the life of the
business man rather than that of a menu
Der of the Legislature. .Chancey Warner,
who has served three terms in the lower
house, in all probability will try throw
at the senate this time. 1t is generally UNI
derstood that Senator Beghtol has had
enough and will not be a candidate again.
bible in Public schools.
In an address at Trinity church tonight
Deputy State Superintendent Bishop advo-
Gated the reading of the Bible in the public
schools and he made the statement that no
education is complete without study of
the Bible.
THE Rible is now recognized as one of
our leading authorities i'm ancient history.
II is recognized a book filled with match
less selections OF prose and poetical verse;
unequaled by any other one source in fur
nishing, not only to the educated, but to
the person of meagcr understanding, me-
dium Of thought and communication;