Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23
spring. October 30 was the date set by the
trial judge.
SHELDON is IN GREAT DEMAND
Adams People Kidnap Him and Hold
Him for an Address.

Him Tor an ADDRESS,
STERLING, Neb., oct. 22.-tSpecial Tele-
gram. )-Governor Sheldon and State Super
lntcndent McBrien, who were billed to
speak in Sterling this afternoon, were ex-
pected In from Lincoln on the morning
train, and the train was met, the school
children and the band expecting to escort
them to the school house for an address
to the school, but on arrival of the train,
or just before, It was learned that the gen.
tlemen had been kidnapped by enthusiastic
republicans at Adams and held over there
until after dinner in order that they, too,
might be entertained by speeches. While
this was a disappointment to the school
children it was doubtless a pleasure to
Adams people to have them there.
At 3 o'clock they arrived here and were
greeted in the opera house by a large and
enthusiastic audience, largely farmers. who
drove In for the occasion, showing that It
was not necessary for the republicans to
have their meetings on Saturday afternoons
when the town is always filled with peo-
pie, In order to get a crowd. Mr.. Nc
Brien spoke an hour on national issues and
the marked attention and frequent applause
Evidenced the ihterest ana euthusiasha with
which his remarks were received. '
Governor Sheldon was then introduced
| ana TOT an nOuG OF more ulSCuSStu the SldlC
issues and recounted the good work done
In the interests of the people by the recent
republican legislature and the republican
officials. Although suffering with a severe
cold, the governor made a splendid address
and the people were glad to hear him and
will enthusiastically rally to his reelection.
Previous to the meeting both gentlemen
visited the school and made short addresses
to the pupils.
HARVARD. Neb., Oct. 22-(Special.) y
Stokes opera houses usual seating capacity
with many additional chairs and standing
rooms, was filled to its utmost capacity
last night TO listen to Senator Burkett, who
for more than one and 1e-half hours
held the close attention of his hearers in
a clear and full discussion of many Of
the political Issues before the voter at this
time. This was Mr.. Burkett's first visit
to this city and he more than filled the
expectation of the people. Speaker Nettle-
ton spoke for about thirty minutes, hur-
riedly going over the state issues IN a
plain, business like manner. while DR.. A. J.
Jennison gave a short talk, these two
gentlemen being before the people for re-
election.
LESTER, Neb., Oct. 22.-(speciaI.)-A
large torchlight procession paraded the
streets of Chester before the speaking at
the Wigwam, Hon. Charles II. Sloan of
Geneva was greeted by a large and enthus-
iastic crowd composed largely of farmers,
Mr.. Sloan's arguments were largely pre-
sented from the farmers standpoint. As
the farmers approach the polls and con-
slider their bursting bins and cribs with
the excellent prices they are not
hunting for an excuse to Bryanize their
wages or let prices go democratic. The
speaker was given close attention and his
periods We're greeted with rounds of APP
plause.
= MERNA, Neb., Oct. 22.-(SpeciaI)-As the
date for election draws nigh interest in
the campaign in Custer county seems Ia
increase. Judge A. r. Humphrey addressed
an enthusiastic audience at Odd Fellows
hall last night. The hall was well filled
and the enthusiasm manifested shows tina,
the republicans of Custer county are moi
willing yet TO exchange the solid business
like administration Of Theodore Roosevelt
for the untried sophistries of the Peerless
Leader. Seldom has an audience giyer
closer attention to a public speaker thar
was accorded Judge Humphrey, while FOL
an hour and a half he eXpOunded sounC
: republican doctrine and exposed the fal
lacies of democracy. In the audience wer'
many farmers who drove several milei
to be present at the meeting.
CLIFF, Neb., Oct 2.-(Special.)-Many 0
the former democratic and populist voter
who have been voting Bryan's paramount
issues are coming out for Taft and pros
perity and Sheldon for governor. Cliff vii
give a rOusing majority for Taft, whic
was twelve years ago a Bryan hot bed
The farmer voters are satisfied with Tn
prices they are receiving and will not trad
prosperity for wind. At the republica
speaking last night six former Bryan voc.
took Taft buttons and declared their In
20 tentiOns to vote for Taft and Sheldor
Everything points to the election Of tn
senatorial and representative ticket.
WEST POINT, Neb., Oct. 22-(Special.)-
!, The republicans OF Cunning county wer
: out I'm force last evening at Beemer. tn
4 occasion being the browning effort of IN
campaign. Hon. w. r. Andrews. forme
congressman. was the principal speaker c
Il the evening. The opera house was file
q" with an interested audience, the speake
y holding the closest attention in an addres
Of over an hour and a half. The legisH