Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-24
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A TYPICAL Republican convsntion.

NeIixh, Neb., July 27.-To the Editor Of
The Bee: The convention Of the republicans
Of Antelope county was held yesterday after
noon at Neigh and It was my privilege to
view It Is an outsider. For this reason
thought that you might BE- interested In an
outsiders report.
The outstanding feature Of the proceed
inss was the grest enthusiasm evinced BY
all over the question Of republican success
at the polls in November. Optimism on this
point was unbounded and unanimous and
perfect harmony existed in all the delibera-
tions. II was indeed refreshing to attend
a convention where these were the distin.
gushing characteristics after the last four
years. Truly Hughes Is the man ~ the salts
factory enthusiasm which his name evokes
every time It Is uttered clearly proves.
The convention made George N. Seymour
Of Elgin, who 10 one of the republican can
didates for regent, both temporary and per-
manent chairman. In his speech he gave
the democrats credit for knowing q good
thing when they saw It eve nthoush they
were not able TO originate it He claimed
that they had adopted their main planks from
the republicans and that II Mr.. Wilson had
advocate dtariH commission and prepared
ness four years ago he would have been
called . republican.
Ate rthe routine business was over the
convention gave Mr. Seymour q rousinE and
hearty endorsement for his candidacy for
regent. In his response he spoke very feel
ingly Of his great faith in the splendid fu-
ture that Is before the university. He said:
II have no panacea to offer for any troubles
that may now or hereafter confront this in
stitution. The university Is the greatest
thing the state has. 1t is unit. and II
4 l.. e., Ia ~
regent I would have no idea of advocating
any revolutionary ideas, but rather to render
what constructive service l could in the
same manner have been trying to do in the
county where have lived the last thirty
years. would not be the advocate of any
one school or department, but rather would
seek the upbuilding Of the school as a
whole"
His remarks made hit with the dele
gates and they cheered him heartily, and
the delegates went home feeling sure Of
the success of the ticket both national and
state.
1t was great pleasure to me to see
such enthusiasm manifested and it augurs
well for us republicans. And by the way
was told that the democrats held a con-
vention last week there and had fifty, one
half Of those present today
VI. a. II LIE.
Lincoln, Neb.
Must Draw the Line Somewhere.
Omaha, July 23.--To the Editor of The
Bee; Replying to D. RS arraignment Of our
opinion on the one-piece bathing suit, 1t Is
singular that she should think that we had
chosen her as the brilliant solitaire. when
we wouldn't know her from Eve without a
formal introduction. Her CONSCIOUSNESS,
however. Is the obstacle that prevents semi
nude posing in public becoming a popular
pastime on beaches where regulation Is en-.
forced.
We don OF deny that swimming Is a
healthfui exercise for everybody and free
dom Of motion essential to piscatorial frolic.
Yet We can see no reason why a gang Of
self-conseious females. who have no inten-
tion Of getting their toes wet should run
amuek In q costume that denies the health
full privilege Of q sneeze.
"Reminiscences would not only be a
solution to the above but many other things.
But when folks get too far ahead Of the
procession in this age they often take them
selves too seriously. We are not so delicate
that we regard buttons as suggestive. but
believe US. virtue can become vice when
allowed to run wild.
Nyads, Just do the Nsrcissus stunt. Take
q good, long look at yourself In a mirror
and then put some clothes on.
LYNN GILMAN.