Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-21

ant was Chris Milford Gruenther, keeper of
the royal confidence.
AS he approached the royal bed the Grip
pied ruler elect sighed a broad sigh Of re-
lief, for 1t is known of all men that Chris
Gr%uenther, who managed the dukes cam
paign. will accept no offices or promises
of office. and then dropped off into a
dreamless sleep for a few minutes.
And he needed sleep. for during his
thirty-six hours of confinement the COVER
nor-elect has been absolutely at the ten
der mercles of Tom Allen. the right honor
able and the big brother-in-law Art Null
len. tn deliverer of the goods, and the
understanding, Manual and Walroth. Did
they have any fish to fry?, Have they any
promises out? Could the b%andaged legged
governor get away from Mullen who has
indicated that he might be induced to ac-
cept the place of private secretary? Indeed
the keeper of the royal confidence. Milford
Gruenther's coming was like a tonic to the
stricken one.
Appointments by ShalIenberEer.
Just as he boarded the train for home
tonight Governor-elect Shallenberger an
nounced the appointment of Lee Matthews
of Albion to be chief clerk in the execu-
tive office. This is the position now held
by e. G. Maggi. Mr.. Matthews is in the
real estate and insurance business at AL
bion and is married. He received his ap-
pointment for the good work he did in the
campaign for Chris Gruenther, who had
charge Of the Shallenberger light. The
place pays $500 a year.
w. J. Furse of Alma has been appointed
private secretary to Governor-elect Shall
lenberger. Mr.. Furse is at present the
court reporter for Judge DUNCAN and pre-
.,sa,,z a. NIt. IA
for Judge Adams. He has been admitted to
the bar and has long been a confidential
friend of the new governor.
sheldon and ~alIenberger Confer,
Governor Sheldon and Governor-elect
Shallenberger held a conference this morn
ing and discussed the appointment Of the
four supreme court Judges. Some demo-
cratic lawyers have told the governor-elect
that the legislature should canvass the vote
on the constitutional amendments and there
fore Governor-elect Shallenberger should
appoint the judges. Governor-elect Shallen-
berger Is quoted as having told Governor
: Sheldon that II he would appoint two demo-
cratic judges acceptable to him then he
would reappolnt them in case the legisla-
ture did canvass the vote and thus there
would be no legal proceedings necessary.
Governor Sheldon said he had not investi-
gated the legal phase OF the question and
made no promises.
Tn two governors then discussed plans
for the inauguration. 1t is probable the
National Guard will take a prominent part
In the inaugural ceremonies. with Adjutant
General chwartz and the newly appointed
adjutant general, Major Hartigan, in charge
of the details.
Gruenther was alive to the situation in
about a minute.
you go home tonight" said Gruenther.
81 do" replied the duke.
And thus it was settled.
The keepers OF the royal bedchamber
have taken tender care of Nebraska's gov
ernor-elect. They have prevented the wild
mob Of hungry democrats from pulling his
leg too hard while it was in its damaged
condition. But what a chance it has been
for the attendants. Tom Allen got in his
! plug for e. Arthur Carr, who lent him
self to the scheme to try and dIscredit
Judge Taft, The bewhlskered doctor only
wanted to be physician to the state prison.
Some OF his good friends have suggested to
him that with the Civic league preparing
ito proceed against him legally, he should
not attempt to egt any lcoser to the in
stitution. Whether any OF the faithful at
PENDANTS got in a word for DR.. f. w.
Tucker, the driver of the royal automo-
bile, has not been charmed for sure, but it is
rpobable each has done his stunt for the
party and will be permitted to retire to
private practice, from which the glamor of
the camapign drew him.
Bees Position Endorsed.
Il am feeling first rate" said the gov
ernor-elect, land expect to home tonight.
/ Intended to get VI an interview endors-
ing the editorial in The Bee regarding the
wards OF the state confined in asylums.
The Bee said where those responsible are
able to pay for the keep. OF the unfortu-
mates, they should do 1t, and the state
should not have to saddle this expense.
This is right and / heartily endorse the
idea and will use what influence | may
possess TO have this done. / will be GLAD
to cooperate with The Bee along thos,
lines"
= Among those who Joined the gentlemen 81
waiting last night was Jess Candy OF
Broken Bow. Mr.. Candy expects TO b,
named for deputy game warden.
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