Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, October 24, 1903, Page 8

Pointed Words from John L. Webster There Is every consideration why the re- publican ticket should be elected in Doug- las county. There is no good reason why any republican should vote against that ticket or vote against a single man on that tloket. Confessedly, the republican ticket is a8 good the democratic ticket, and In the opinion of most men it Is a far better ticket than the democratic ticket. Independent of the personnel of the ticket, every man who believes in the principles of the republican party as a political or- #anization should vote to elect its ticket. Fidelity to the party ticket is the only way to maintain a political organization. It Is not a question of giving a new reason for supporting the republican ticket or for be- Heving in the doctrines of the republican party. You might as well ask us to glve a new reason for celebrating the Fourth of July. All men regard the Declaration of Inde- pendence and the emancipation proclama- tion as marking two epochs in the advan ment of liberty and humanity for the hu- man race; the first more particularly for the white man, and the second more par- ticularly for the black man; but the re- publican party has done more for the up- bullding and the betterment of American citizenship than either of sald documents, because it embodies all that is found in both, and has added to them protection to industries, security, progress and prosperity to the country, and nationalism in gov- ernment, which has made us respected at home and formidable abroad. Local party unity and party strength are essential to secure Douglas county the Fecognition that it Is entitled to in the state. ‘The republicans of the state at large look to the results In Douglas county. They ©xpect of us success. If we fall they will not stop to figure Into the causes, and will not hesitate to express thelr condemnation. And the state is right—we do not have and cannot have any just excuse for not sup- porting the republican ticket and standing up for republican organization. Unity and success now means a better feeling and a greater success next year, ‘when there will be a complete state and na- tlonal ticket tc be elected. Fvery man who #incerely and honestly wants us to succeed mext year on state and national Issues stul- tifies himself If he falls to vote the re- publican ticket this time. To be false to the party now is the same thing as to be false to the party next year; the only dif- ference being In the measure of the derclic- tion of duty. The men who for years past have been the most active and aggressive workers in the republican party, and who by reason of their intense Interest have, at times, de- veloped factional differences, have brought themselves to feel the gravity of the situa- tion, and are working together harmoni- ously for the election of the ticket. When such men have been willing to forget past differences and to forgive past accusations, the rank and file of the party should show their approval and appreciation of the spirit of magnanimity by rallying to the support of the full ticket. Let the repub- llean party for once make it manifest to this community that when it works and votes together, that It is the dominant and eontrolling power In city and county politics. If you ask me what special reason I should give why we should vote the repub- lican ticket this fall, I might respond by the query, What spetial reason is there why are republicans? Why pretend to be republican and be indifferent about the ticket; why pretend to be a republican and not stand up for the republican organiza- tion; why pretend to be a republican and not support the results of republican con- ‘ventions? But there Is something more to it, there 18 a question of principle about it. I am & republican ‘because I belleve in the fun- damental prineiples of the republican party &8 belng essentlal to the welfare and pros- perity of the nation. I belleve in the re- publican party because it has accom- plished more for this country In fifty years, in advancement, in progrees, In power and in wealth, than other nations have attained In centuries. It has done more for this country since the day McKinley became president than had been accomplished dur- ing all the democratic administrations from the time of Thomas Jefferson down to THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1903. ebraska a Republican State--It The growth of republicanism in Nebraska after our defeat in 1896 found its first opportunity for expression in 1900, when McKinley and Roosevelt re- ceived a plurality of 7,800 votes aftér a most hotly contested campaign. identified with the party. vote the same way this year. will have a handsome majority. get ready for 1904.” curred in our management of state affairs during the past three years to make republicans dissatisfied. While it is true that everybody is working and busy, I believe that republicans will take time to vote. If they do so, Judge Barnes Our party is well organized in the different counties and the interests of our ticket will be closely looked after. for the great contest of next year, when Nebraska will give Roosevelt 25,000 majority. 1. 2. large republican majority at that time. 4. effort put forth by the different committees caanot fail of produc as possible.” fellow. Register! register! and then be sure to vote. Remember the Effect Abroad Generally speaking, the reasons for supporting the republican ticket this year are no more urgent than those which appealed to us in past campaigns. From the point of view of the republican who belleves the political influ- ence of Nebraska ought to be exerted to uphold the policy of the party at large, there are potent reasons why republican candidates should be supported. It is not difficult to foresee the good effect of increased republican pluralities in this state, as viewed by the politico-commercial world at large. This is Mr, Bryan's state. The brief supremacy of the doctrines taught by him did infinite injury ¢o0 the material interests of this commonwealth for a time—his residence here at- tracting widespread attention to the fact that Nebraska had forsaken republican vrineiples. The political complexion of any state having a leading and recog- nized presidential candidate has an important bearing upon the party at large. Therefore, the success of the fusion ticket this year would be notice to the nation that Nebraska had not been permanently redeemed and pledged to the policy of sound government; it would indicate that our people were disposed to halt be- tween two opinions, and were not ready to repudiate the false doctrines ad- vocated by the fuslonists. Such an outcome every republican would deplore. From the viewpoint of the business man, in whatever portion of the state he toay reside, it would certainly be detrimental to his interest to reverse govern- mentsl policies, thereby disturbing business conditions which have grown better from the day the lamented McKinley was first elected. If our national and state prosperity i not due to legislation based upon republican principles, no one can deny that prosperity is possible under republican rule. Support of republican candidates, therefore, is a vote to let well enough alone. Judge Barnes, our candidate for the supreme Dbench, has acted in the capac- ity of supreme court jurist the last few years as member of the supreme court commission. No one can gainsay the fact that he has done his full duty. candidates for regents of the State university—Messrs. W. G. Whitmore and C. 8. Allen—are strong men, worthy of the vote of every republican, and also of every Independent voter who desires the affairs of the State university to rest in capable hands. There is no reason why these candidates should not receive the vote of every republican and of every independent voter not bound by party ties. From the local viewpoint, there are many reasons why the judicial and connty tickets should be supported by republicans. One reason is, the beneficial effect it would have upon the state if the count of the ballots reveal a solid, bar- monjous party in Douglas county. Republicans throughout the state are weary of the factional strife in Omaha, and any positive evidence of a burial of the batchet would havg tremendous power for good, from ofie end of the state to the other. There are indications that Douglas county republicans will vote straight tickets this year, and it is hoped and expected that the party will present a solid front, which unquestionably will bave a beneficlal effect upon the vote next Grover Cleveland. 1 do not think these facts are.disputed. They are undeniable truths. Belleving as I do, I could not satisfy my consclence as a lover of my country and of my party without voting the republican ticket. As I sald on another occasion, the repub- lean party had its birth in & war of ideas, and it has continued its supremacy by Teason of its battles for ideas—ideas that have had their dwelling place In the hearts of a noble people, elevating mankind and strengthening the nation. To talk of the #plendid achlievements of the republican party and of the high glory of the country under its administrations is something like ro-reading the bible—it is the same old story, always true, always ennobling, and slways inspiring. Let Republicans Do Their Duty The republican party in Douglas county, Wfter many years of dissension in its own vanks, has become a united party, thus showing the surrounding country that it Is Posaible for men to bury thelr differences in & common cause. The republican ticket this year deserves our support for the state, judiclal and county tickets, if for no other reason than that the men nominated are worthy. Never were more clean and reputable citizens put into the fleld for any office. It also seems to me, as one who has al- ways labored with the republican party, that the resuits of its policies, when put into operation, as compared with the re- sults achieved through the victories of the democrats, or any other party, that the one thing essential for all voters (particularly the laboring classes) at this time is to bend all their efforts for the success of the en- tire republican ticket this fall. ‘We are fast approaching another presi- dential election, where the business, indus- trial and financial interests of the natica are at ll.'l.. I do not belleve that there is eny man so partisan in his plitical opin- lons who would welcome a change in the administration that might in the least ruffie the business Interests and the peace and tranquillity of the people. We all know what we have In Theodore Rooseveit, that srand leader of the people, and we know what he will continue to be. honestly denled but that the election this fall will have a great bearing on the na- tional election. Coming events cast thelr shadows and a reduced republican major- ity will be claimed by our opponents as svidence that we are dissatisfied with Presi- dent Reosevelt and his administration. It Douglas county (a republican county) does not do its duty, what may we expect from the balance of the state? 80 I say, lot us vote the republican ticket, #lso for the reason that It will help the fepublican national ticket next year. It cannot be year, Should Endorse Repubiican Policies The state and county ticket nominated by the republican party of Ne- hraska commends itself to voters of all parties who desire the best men obtain- able to fill judiclal and administrative places. To a degree this is an “off” political year in the sense that the officials to be elected will not and cannot shape political {ssues. A comparison, candidate with candidate, of the two tickets will force the conclusion upon the mird of the most independent voter that the ticket { headed by Hon. J. B, Barnes, who has been nominated for supreme court justice, contains the names of those best fitted to serve the state and county. Certainly no republican can or will hesitate as to his duty. 1 do not believe that the judicial office should be made the foot ball of politics, and when a judge takes the bench no personal, or political, affiliation should exert the slightest influence. Whether the litigant be corporation or in- dividual, a natural or artificial person, the treatment should be withont fear or favor. Justice should hold the scales with bandaged eyes, seeing not the con- testants, but hearing the cause and rendering judgment fearlessly, disregarding publie clamor or popular outery and looking only to the right application of the law. 1 believe the nominees of the republican primary elections and the state convention are of this exalted character and most of them have been proven to he “tried men and true” It is matter for sincere congratulation that the republicans of the state, and particularly of Douglas county, are working together in harmony. The party has lost immeasurably in politieal campaigns in the past by unseemly squabbles and dissensions, that have arisen from personal ambitions, frequently based upon unfounded claims. It is to be hoped that this harmonious condition may continue during the important political years that come with 1904. When the party of Lincoln, Grant, Garfield, Harrison, McKinley and Roosevelt suffers de- feat in a political contest, in an “on” year, the country suffers wrong. The man who, because of disappointment in pusult of place, or of an itching for passing notoriety, sows the seed of dissension in the ranks of his party deserves lasting rebitke and severest condemnation and should pass over to the ranks of the opposition, for it is far better to have an open enemy than an untrue friend. Time has justified every policy of republicanism from the hour of its birth. Its unassailable position during the great war of the rebellion, with Lincoln at the helm; its course during the days of reconstruction, with Grant in command; jts foreign policy, when Harrison was ruler; its eonduct of the Spanish war, its methods of control of the Philippines and Porto Rico, with McKinley, our chief; its position on matters of domestic polity and outside conduct under Roosevelt; its attitude under all these great leaders with reference to finance, protection, the npbullding of army end navy, and the moving of the great republic to its proper position as the chiefest of the nations of the earth, should prompt to the proud and satisfyiug declaration—“I am a republican.” Qo Villbretsarn— ' '1t has never taken a step backward, In Th. p.rty n‘ Progr’a" speech In Omaha some years ago Willlam The tiéket ls made up of exceptionally McKinley aptly stated why every citizen good men 2nd each of the candidates is Should vote the republican ticket. Among well equipped for the duties of the other things he sald: “Whenever there is respective offices to which they sspire. anything to be done in this country the The ticket has unusual (merit and never Fepublican party has to do it. There is bas & ticket been presented to the people ROt & law upon the statute books of our with such strength. They are all men of country for the good of our people and ability and character. the welfare of the several commonwealths, We have a distinguished citisen who is|that was not placed there by the repub- a capdidate for the vice-presidency and the |lean party, and the republican party today success of the ticket means much to his|Uccupies the most advanced post in the candidacy. With the state in the repub- |Politics of civilization.” lioan columns this year an overwhelming B PG AR, 7 00 i P 3 S B, BIR LT The | I answer: ing results. I have been brought into close touch with the different elements of the party, personal preferences are lost sight of, in the desire for success. ganization is so good, the enthusiasm among young and old is 8o great, our ticket is so strong, our normal majority so safe that in my judgment we can con- fidently expect the election of the entire ticket by a large majority. I wish, however, to caution our voters not to be apathetic, nor to rely too much on the other Let us show that we are united, and if we do, such demands as Nebraska may make will not be ignored and next fall we will have the pleasure of voting for the strenuous statesman. Roosevelt, and our own magnetic and avle Webster. Young Men Must Rally? The first and main reason why the republican state, county and clty ticket should be elected is becauss it is republi- can. The word republican means a lot to that citizens who bellaves in the principles of that party, it means organization, and | republican organization means fair and honest consideration of the needs and rights of all classes, the broad and judiclous ad- | ministration of the laws, the curbing and | holding in restraint of the anarchistic con- ditions which would prevail without good, €olid, republican organization. Without party organization, the good ship of state would founder and go down to destruction. A great natlonal organization can not be maintained without party support by eity, county and state organizations. We, the members of the part in Nebraska and Douglas county, certainly should help to make the national party stand strong next year, and the only way we can do it is by standing by our party nominees and giving them our hearty and loyal support. H-1s not necessary to defend the principles of the republican party, they are right, they have been trled and proven. They have brought the nation to the highest condition of prosperity that any nation In the world's histofy has ever enjoyed. This ls evidence enough that our partyhas been and is right in what they have done and are dolng. As to the personnel and rep- resentations of nationalities, localities, and party adherents to different cliques and factions of the party, the ticket is an deal one, being relected by the fairest method ever In vogue In this state. Fvery man on the ticket was put before the scrutinizing eve of the Intelligent republican voter, and they, by their votes, choose this magnifi- cent ticket. What more can we ask than that the volce of the voters in the party shall rule? The vote at the primaries shows that the men on this ticket are the direct cholce of the great mass of voters in the party and any man, who calls himself a republican, owes it to the country, to the republican party, and to his own self- respect, to stand loyally by the best ticket which was ever put up in Douglas county and the state of Nebraska. President, The McKinley Club. Entitled to Confidence The republican party is justly regarded as the party of progress, because it meets new conditions and emergencies with patriotism, courage and common sense. The republicans of Douglas county have evidenced their right to membership in this great party by the manner in which candi- dates for county offices have been selected in this campaign. For the first time in the political history of the county a ticket is presented selected by republicans at a primary at which every republican voter wes afforded an opportunity to express his cholee of candidates for every office to be | filled. The result is the relegation to the | rear of the men who make merchandise of their political afliations; the fairest and | most orderly primary ever held in the county; a convention of representative re- | publicans assembled without desire or power to do aught except correctly reflect the recorded will of the republican voters, and a list of candidates whose Integrity, | capacity and repute emphasize the wisdom | of the voters' choice. It has been said that | the anti-machine has a majority of the cane | Gidates. That is a mistake. It has also {been said that the machine has & ma- jority of the committee. That, too, is a mistake. Both the committee and the can- didates were selected by the voters. Both are entitld to and will recefve the confi- dence and support of republican voters, re- gardiess of factional divisions. The new system has obliterated the factions and closed up the ranks of the party in a man- ner not witnessed for yea: Its application in the selection of delegates to all conven- | tions, and all candidates in the future will do more to promote real harmony in the republican party in this county than all the so-calied “harmony meetings” the leaders of both factions might or could hold, could possibly do. The whole ticket ought to, and I believe will, be elected. NO MORE FEAR IN PITTSBURG Financial Atmosphere Cleared and Further Bank Tro . Not \ Expected. ! PITTSBURG, Oct. 2.—The financial at- | mosphere of Pittsburg seems to have been cleared and no further bank troubles are i looked for. | The oMck announcement made yester- day by the Clearing House assoclation that $2500.000 had been raised, that the fund would be Increased to 33,000,000 to meet whatever emergency may arise and that so far as the association could ascertain none of the banks in the vicinity of Pittsburg would require assistance has had the ef- fect of allayiag all uneasiness. ln addition to this emergency fund $500,- Since that time there has been a strong, steady growth along the same line. populists and democrats, finding that they had been on the wrong track, have been quietly casting their votes for republican candidates, and those men are now They are entirely satisfied with the national administration and general conditions and they will remain with us. Factional differences in local ust Stay Republican Old-time Nothing has oc- Voters who were with us in 1900, 1901 and 1902 will Republicans are getting together affairs are being forgotten in the desire “to The foregoing are some of the reasons why Nebraska will be republican again this year, . Chalrman Republican State Committee. Why Republ?c_:an Success Shoacr and Will Be Achieved Why should the republican candidates be supported this year? Because our party is largely in the majority in this county and it is the duty of republicans to vote for party nominees. It is conceded that the ticket is the strongest ever presented to the voters of this county. 3. Next year we will be in line for the national campaign and all good republicans realize that the election of the entire ticket this fall will ensure a Factionalism has been wiped out, there is no longer any reason for knifing, and the general feeling among the rank and file is that the election of the entire ticket will make the present harmonious condition permanent. 5. The state committee, judicial committee and county committee are working together and keeping in close touch with each other. The systematic 6. The new primary system has in itself built up a splendid organization. The county committeeman in each voting district is made the executive officer of the district and is under obligations, under the rules, to organize in such a way “as to bring to the election the whole vote of the party and as many more The or- Ma«% Chalrman Repul County Committes. Plea for Judicial Candidates 8o far as the county ticket is concerned it seems to be especially strong. It was selected by the people under the new system, and republicans as a whole are united and satisfled with it. The general sentiment among republicans of both of the former factions is that Douglas county republicans rever have presented a stronger ticket for the suffrages of the people, and that the election of that ticket seeme assured. The judicial ticket of the republican party, which I have the honor to repre- sent, was/selected by a convention composed of delegates elected at primaries, and its great strength lies in the fact that individually the candidates are clean, able men, that it was not only enthusiastically endorsed from the time of the judicial convention by both former factions of the republican party, but that it came from the body of the people, while the democratic so-called nonpartigan judicial ticket was selected by the arbitrary act of the democratic county central com- riittee in naming delegates without giving the members of that party a voice in their selection. Moreover, three of the nominees of the republican party on the judiclai ticket were endorsed by the democratic convention. The democratic con- vention also nominated two of the present judges, viz: Dickinson and Read, who had failed of renomination in their own party convention. 8o that we have the anomalous condition of the democrats conceding five republicans and only plac- ing two democrats on their judicial ticket. This course was strongly resisted by a very respectable element in their convention, and doubtless is distasteful to @ |argé\number of democrats in the district. ‘With this feeling extant, there appears to be clear salling for the republican ship, and she will arrive in port with her colors flung to the breeze and all on hoard will be safely landed, and a glad acclaim will go up all over the state, for it will have been proven that the republicans of this county are working together for the good of the party, looking to republican success during the next presiden- tial campaign in this state. Voters are not inclined to support men who rush from one party to another in the vain hope of perpetuating themselves in office, and with the splendid ex- amples of McKinley and Roosevelt and a long line of loyal republicans before them, the republicans of the district will hardly assist in dimming the luster of their party by electing those who, after failing to have their ambitions gratified in a convention of their own party, seek to have them gratified by an opposing political party. 1 believe the state, judicial and county ticket will receive the hearty support of the party, and many derocrats will be attracted to our ticket through dissatis- faction in baving a large majority of republicans placed on their ticket against their wishes, and moreover, they know that nonpartisan elections cannot be ac- complished without the consent and united action of all political parties. There never was a time when the prospects for the election of the entire republican ticket were more promising. // Chairman Reppblican Judicial Committee. Six Good and Sufficient Reasons The republican nominees should be supported on November 3 for the follow- ing good and sufficient reasons: 1. Because they are American citizens who have the intelligence, judg- ment and discernment to belong to a political party the chief characteristic of which s “to do” rather than “object.” Men are to be measured by the breadth of their ideas, and the best government, local or national, 1s attained when public officlals are men of character and square dealing, who believe in push and progress, rather than in retrogression and decay. When a community wants to move onward it should identify itself with the moving procession, and they who cannot distingulsh the moving qualities of a party of progress from those of a do-nothing party should not aspire for office or be supported for office in this progressive age. 2. The citizenship of Douglas county is sturdy, intelligent and progressive, It has faith and confidence in the development and upbullding of Omaha and South Omaha as great market and commercial centers, and should therefore have as a complement public officials imbued with the great idea of progress, which is the fundamental principle of the republican party., Push, enterprise, pluck and endurance, combined with natural location and resourcks, have produced Omaha and South Omaha, and the watchword of every citizen should be “prog: ress,” and they should not humiliate themselves or be retarded in their growth by having our county labeled “Democratic.”” It is a drug on the market. 3. Because the republican candidates have the courage of their convictions, while many of the nominees of the democratic party will not admit that they are nominees of the dewocratic party. Their cards and advertising matter give no suggestion of their identity with the calamity party. When persons refuse to tell where they came from or what their real names are, they are ashamed of their identity, 4. Because the candidates of the republican party are representative. In Ringlam, Allan, Vinsonhaler, Unitt, Kennard, Reed, Fink, Bralley, Bdquist, Bodwell, Murphy and Berka and lkewise the republican vominees of the state ond judicial ticket flows the blood of true Americans, flavored with the blood of sturdy ancestors who hailed from the lands of the Yankee, from Missouri, and from England, Scotland, Ireland, Sweden and Bohemia. Men of sterling worth, and a much better ticket than that of the democratic party. 5. The republican candidates are men who, by their dealings, character and personalities, have endeared themselves to the hearts of the rank and file of their party. They received their nominations by direct vote of thelr fellow citi- zens, and consequently are in a position to be public servants In fact as well as in name. Many of their opponents have in the past been creatures of circum- stances—produced by conditions rather tban by reason of thelr qualifications or popularity. Factionalism in the republican party was the incubator that gave them birth, but the new rules of the republican party, whereby all republicans sre recognized as equals, has for the time being destroyed republican faction- alism, and on November 3, 1903, democrats, realizing their loss, will be wiser be- cause of the knowledge that when they are compeiled to travel on theilr own hook their pathway leads only to defeat. 0. Because the republican ticket, state, county, and judicial, is composed of men who have, by honest toil, worked their way upward in the various chanuels of employment aiad industry to the positions they now occupy. It is a strong ticket, of strong men. Labor and business are united in its personnel, all possess- ing the attributes of true Americanism. These are some of the reasons why men of all vocations of life, and all men of different races and nationality should 000 has been received by James W. Patter- son, president of the Pittsburg, Carnegle & Western raflroad, for immediate deposit Cornish Calls on A1t Good Citizens ' In giving 1o why the republican can didates should Le supported this year, discussion of the fundamental differences between the two great parties is called for In past ages it was the custdm of tyrants to divide the people Into factions, thereby weakening their power. In these later daya those Interests who scek to obtain specin! privileges or special immunities by means of legislation, who look upon government As A commercial agency and are prone to consider the liberty of man and the mental and moral development of the race of less { Importance than the development of waalth naturally resort to the same system of en- couraging factional dlsputes, petty enmities, numerous organizations, rival ambitions, in order to weaken the power of the masses and further their own ends. The great Amerfean party organizations in which loyalty of party makes the Individual post- pone for the time being a portion of me desires In order to further the greatef &= ‘mnnds In which all are united, have been | the most effective weapon In the hande of the masses to secure true democracy, pre- vent a scattering of energy and enforce the people's will. Every citizen who desires to be a part of this government in fact as he is In theory should join that political or- #anization which on the whole comes near- est to representing his ideas on mooted Qquestions, and thereafter work for the good of the organization to the end that means of it his own dearest aspirations may be realized in our national life. Individu- ally he is powerless, Assoclated with others, in #o far as his purposes and ideas are good they will sooner or later be adopted by the organization and the sympathy of numbers, the momentum of party, will earry them to success. Partles cannot be created in a year. They grow. They require constant pruning and care. A season's neglect wenk- ens thelr vitality. The strength of the national organization I3 the combined strength of the loeal organizations. What injures one fnjures all. Discipline and re- form should come from within. Thercfore, every man who belleves in the principles of the republican party on natfonal or lacal fasues should, both as a matter of self-in- terest and duty, support the republican can- aidates. As ruch as at any time in its his- tory our countrv ne>ds the practieal abflity, exalted patriotism, love of freedom and sympathy with the toflar. which has thus far characterized the republiean party. Why not support the repubifean eandi- dates? Tt would be strange indeed If majority of the voters of this ronnty could not select from thelr number candifntes ne well equipped in point of ability »nd character as any named from the minority party. Our candidates were selected under rules thet made it impossible for a man to secure the nomination who did not oh- taln the endorsement of more “ipublicnne than any of his comvetitors. Concerted action 13 impossible without comy=emise. When our system of selecting car )idates is caleulated In the long run tfo secure the endorsement of the most fit men. when the mccessful nominees have been en- dorsed by such ‘arge yumbers of people who knew them well, when no one can say that any of the candidates for an Im- portant office would not fill the position creditably both to himself and the party why should not republicans vote for ‘their colleagues, who are working for the same end i the same organization as them selves? A vote for an opposition candidate does not stop With his election. You de- moralize your own party; vou breed sus. plefons and discord; vou frvite veciimine- tlon; vou encourage the opposition par's anl fnerease the influence of thelr jeaders; you make It easler for them to ralse cam ign funds—all to be lised against your- self and your cause in the future. Another reason why republicans should support the republican ticket {8 this: When you find a party working on lines that you approve you should encourage it. This county has a normal republican majority of about 1500, Notwithstanding this the clerk of the district court. county clerk, county treasurer, register of deeds, sheriff, a majority of the Board of County Com- missloners, the city attorney, city, comp- troller, city bullding inspector, a majority of the Board of Public Works, and all thelr deputles and employes are democrats. ‘This unnatural condition has been brought about by factional strife in the republican party. No good purpose s subserved by attempting to fix the blame. Each side has been at fault and each has habitually pleaded the other's fault to justify its own. When it is considered that 750 bal- lots cast by republicans for democratio candidates wipes out our 1,500 republican majority, we see how easy it Is for repub- licans to defeat republicans. The great hody of republicans lament this condition. This year a very earnest endeavor has been made to prevent: this factional knifing. 1t is belicved that among the active work- ers of the party ‘here are none who are not giving the ticket cordial support. The republicans have a splendid opportunity to point a lesson. A united party will bring success. A united party strengthens the organization in all future contests. The only way to stop factional strife s to stop. So-called leaders will be taught yrtien: and that a man is not worthy of success who cannot gracefully accept defeat. T sincerely hope that all republicans will gee the opportunity presented in this cam- palgn—the first for many years—to educate politiclans to g proper conception of their duties. When a man participates In a primary he does so to gain an advantage for himself or his friends. What is this advantage he seeks? It is that the other candidates seeking the same nomination ¢ defeated will gracefully retire and from then henceforth will give support to himsel? or his friend But when he wseeks this advantage for himself he impliedly agrees to give it to his opponent should the latter be successful. Not to do so is bad faith. It is the breaking of a contract. It indicates a selfish, mordid, vncompro- mising nature and a calloused consclence. It is on & par with the man who makes a bet expecting to take the money If he wins, but pleading the gambling laws to save his money should he lose. T know of mo occupation where honesty is more in demand or will prove in the long run to be better policy than in politics. The people have &n opportunity this year to punish bad faith and disreputable methods in politics and express their approval of the spirit that is animating the repub lican organization of this county today & fbownil GRAY GRANITE MARKS GRAVE Simple Monument to FPottawatomie Chief Dedicated at Morria, linols. BLOOMINGTON, Ill, Oct. Z.—A simple monument of gray granite to the memory of Bhabbona, the famous chief of the Pot- tawatomles, was dedicated with notable ceremonies at Morris today. There were addresses by P A. Armstrong of Mo president of the Shabbona Memorial asso- clation; Congressman Thomas J Hender- son of Princeton and Charles Gunther of Chicago. in anticipation of the improvements under construction here for the Wabash railroad. It will be some time before the money will be needed by the varlous contractors, but | the books of the two banks which have sus- the bulk of it will eventually be paid out | pended declgre they have so far found in this district for wages. | nothing serious and have Leard of no news The government experts &t work upon | that is not reassiring. vote for and elect the republican ticket. Shabbona alded the whites in thelr con- tests with the other Indians and was the orator of the red men in the last great. counclt held east of the Misslssippl and e which took place with the agents of the government in WM. He died In Morris ¥ 1869, deeply respestal. wt