Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-04
NORRIS FLAWS TWO EDITORS
Efforts Of Graft sssEsrl to Trade Political
support is Exposed
ONE DEMANDS OFFICE, OTHER CASH
Congressman Seeking Reelection Ex-
plains why re Is Opposed by Clay
Center SIM and Red CIoud
CONNIE Advertiser.

CLAY CENTER Neb. Nov. s.
Especial )-Addressins a large audience
here last night Congressman Norris re-
Piled AZ length to the attacks that have
been made on him by the Clay Center
Sun and made public letter from the
editor Of the Commercial Advertiser, in
which the editor asked fer check for,
SIS and when refused told Mr.. Norris
that his paper was independent and does
not support either political party without
| arrangements being made therefor"
with reference to the clay Center sun
edited by w. J. Palmer. Mr.. Norris said
Mr.. Palmer demanded that he be APP
pointed postmaster of Clay Center. ana
because I refused to put out the old SOL
der incumbent and put him In he began
TO ass3il me. Ono of the most prominent
supporters of Mr.. Palmer frankly told
me Mr.. Palmer would not support me un-
less had him appointed postmaster:
When 7 became thoroughly convinced of
bis real purpose ! would not have in
a tS him for postmaster II he had had
child in Clay county. il I have any
patronage to give ! wish to Bive it To
those who support republican principles
because they believe in them. I could have
kept Mr. Palmer in line and prevented all
these assaults on me by giving him an
Office.
Congressman Norris then read a letter
from A. c. Hosmer. editor of the Com
please favor me with your check for s25
and ! will be pleased to do my utmost
for your benefit" He replied that he was
not in position to comply with the re-
quest, saying that II he were TO con-
tribute to every republican newspaper i'm
the district the expense would aggregate
several thousand dollars. To this Mr.
Iosmer replied in another letter. This
paper is Independent in politics and does
not support either political party without
arrangements being made therefor. II you
desire the influence OF this paper let US
know or we shall offer It to the opposi-
ton" This was replied to in a brief note.
thanking Mr.. Hosmer for his evident
friendliness in submitting your offer to
mo first but under the circumstances
find myself unable to avail myself of the
same
ut is perhaps SUFFICIENT TO say" con-
cluded Mr.. Norris. that the Commercial
Advertiser IL supporting my opponent
BUrkett and sheldon at Nebraska City
NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Nov. 3.-tSpe-
cial Telegram)-The republicans Of this
city held the largest rally OF the campaign
this evening at the Overland theater sena-
ter f. j. Bwkett and Hon. George II.
Sheldon spoke on state and national issues.
The theater was crowded aud the vast
audience heartily applauded both speakers.
Big Meeting In Aurora.
AURORA, Neb., Nov. 3--(Special Tele-
gram.) The republicans held one of the
best afternoon meetings ever held in Aurora
today. The meeting Was addressed by Hon.
John \. Whitmore. who was followed by,
Norris Brown. Both speakers mad the close
attention of the audience A meeting at
Marquette tonight will close tire republican
campaign in this county.
Adams H. safe.
HASTINGS, Neb., Nov. 2-(Special Tele-
gram.)-In signed statement in the Tri-
bune Chairman Spicer of the Adams county
republican committee says;
We expect to carry the county. for all the
republican candidates A complete poll of
the county shows good-sized gains for the
republicans in all precincts over the vote
~ cast in the election two. years ago. Each
republican candidate viii have a good sized
majority. Republicans generally are pre-
pared to vote the straight republican ticket.
II has no weak spots and all OF our caudi-
dates should run about even. About the
normal vote will be cast II the weather is
favorable.
Claims of Two Committees.
LINCOLN, Nov 3.--(Special Telegram)-
Concerning the election Tuesday w. b.
Rose, chairman of the republican state conf
mittee. says:
Nebraska will remain safely in the re-
publican column. The entire republican
state ticket viii be elected and the repub-
unbroken The republicans will have good
working majority in both houses Of the
legislature.
Chairman Allen of the democratic COM
mittco puts out the following claim:
The chances favor the election of the
democratic state ticket. We will elect four
congressman and a majority OF the members
OF the legislature. look Tor democratic
| landslide.
Andrews Mt Blair.
| BLAIR, Neb., Nov. 3.-(Specisl Telegram)
Hon. w. L. Andrews arrived in Flair
early today and circulated freely among
citizens. The opera house was well tled
/ tonight to hear Mr. Andrews and John l..
/ kennedy, and the audience was enthusias-
I tic and gave Mr.. Andrews the most strict
attention throughout his discourse. MI.
Kennedy said he was just going TO act as
| a curtain raiser for the evening and after
a short speech, mainly on the importance
Of the work in the last session of congress
and the measures that would be before the
next session and a few remarks on why
, he should be returned as congressman, he
] gave way to MIR. Andrews who held his
audience to a man until he was through.
! In the most clear and precise manner he
presented some OF the main issues Of the
/ campaign to his hearers which won for him
the warmest applause, the strongest of
which was when he said; I'VE are going
to elect republican governor. repub
lican state ticket. republican senator
and return q republican congressman" lie
said that holding the position he did he
had had occasion TO keep his eve on The
Nebraska officials in Washington and they
had performed their duty well, and 1t was
the duty Of this county TO help return John
l.. Kennedy TO congress.
JAP KILLED ON JAP HOLIDAY
Railroad Employees on HHndcHr Are
Run Down by switch Engine.