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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 3, 1907)
The Frontier Published by D. H. CRONIN, ROMAINE 8AUNDBR8. Assistant Kditor and Manager. II 50 the Year 75 Cents Six Months Official paper of O'Neill and Holt county. ADVERTISING RATES: Dispiay advertlsments on pages 4, 6 and 8 re charged for oil a basin of 60 cents an inch one column width) per month; on page 1 the charge is II an Inch per month. Local ad sertlnenjonts, 5 oents per lino each insertion. Address the office or the publisher. REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES. COUNTY TICKET Treasurer.J. C. Ilarnlsh, O’Neill Clerk.W. P. Slmar, Atkinson Clerk Court..J. N. Nturdevant, Stuart Sheriff.C. E Hall, O’Neill County J udge... C. ,J. Malone, Inman Snot.Florence E. /ink, Stuart Assessor.L. E. Skidmore, Ewing Surveyor.W. W. Page, 1'age Coroner.Dr. E. T. Wilson, O’Neill HUPEH VISOIIS Second District— —W. S. Roberts Fourth District.J. L. Roll Sixth District.Rodell Root Seventh District.Jacob Rocke DISTRICT JUDGES J. A. Douglas.Bassett D. B. Jenckes.Chadron VICTIMS OF THE RING. The fusion forces ore not pointing with pride this fall to "Honest Dan.” It Is a question in the minds of 11 great many what has become of "Honest Dan." Dan Cronin was the treasurer of Holt county for four years at a compensation of $2,000 a year. In four years he had drawn $8,000 from the county. Any farmer In the county would he satisfied to make that much clear profit in four years. But after serving four years and drawing $8,000 from the taxpayers, the last fusion county treasurer made Ills departure from the county unannounced, and no one, except those In whose hands he played all the while he was treasurer and who dictated the policy of the of fice, knows where he Is or why he left so suddenly and mysteriously. Before Cronin became treasurer he was a respected citizen of the commun ity and one of Its best known and most thrifty farmers. He owned a fine farm, which was well stocked, and was rated as one of the substantial men of this section. Today he Is a fugitive, his property gone, and men In other stutes Seeking an opportunity to bring him Into court. He Is another victim of Harringtonlsm and Mullenlsm In Holt county. All of his years of toll In this county are a total loss and he has gone elsewhere to start life over. Do not the voters think that Dan Cronin could testify that the Harrlng ton-Mullen policy Is a dangerous pol icy? Do they not think that If Dan had It to do over that he would em phatically refuse to put himself In the hands of the Hnrrlngton-Mullen ring? Poor Nellie Whitney Is also a vic tim of this same ring. The voters may not all know so much about her as they do of the former populist treasurer. Mrs. Whitney was a resident of Cedar county, this state, and lived happily with her husband and family for eigh teen years, when, In 1904, trivial differ ences arose and Mrs. Whitney com menced suit for divorce. The district court of Cedar county refused to grant a divorce. No appeal was taken and shortly after the trial Mr. and Mrs. Whitney returned to their home and lived together until December 29. 1904, when the wife again left. Two O'Neill attorneys, M. F. Harrington and A. F. Mullen, then became interested in the case and Induced Mrs. Whitney to move to O’Neill. M. F.’s brother was district judge in Holt county, and If a divorce could not be obtained in Ce dar county it could here. She arrived in O'Neill January IB, 1905, and rented a house for three months, stating to the landlord that perhaps she would not want it longer than that time. Four days after, January 21. she brought suit for divorce in this county, through Har rington and Mullen. She told her land lord with whom she had some con versation ubout the divorce suit, that her attorneys had furnished her the money to establish a residence in this county and they were to get 40 per cent, of the alimony when the divorce was granted. She was granted a decree of di vorce by Judge Harrington and award ed $6,500 alimony. The case, was ap pealed to the supreme court by the de fendant and there the decision of the district court was reversed and the case dismissed. During the pendency of the review her attorneys held out every encouragement and even after the dismissal of the suit by the su preme court, one of them was quoted by her as saying that he was "better satisfied than ever” with the pros pects. The supreme court advised in its opinion that Mrs. Whitney and chil tlren return to their .home in Cedar county by saying that " a few conces sions by each party to this litigation would make possible till restoration of their home and the continuation of the marital relations us il existed for eighteen years.” Instead of acting upon this advice, Mrs. Whitney adherred to that of her new found friends at O'Neill and de clined to go back to her Cedar county home. She left here soon after and went to a railroad camp In Wyoming, and the next word heard from her was that the poor, ill-advised woman had taken her own life. Do not the voters of Ilolt county think that poor Ntllie Whitney, whose home had been broken up and her life blighted, could she arise from the grave, testify that Harringtonism and Mullenism is dangerous? A great many people In Holt county, and all over north Nebraska, Invested heavily in stock of the Clipper mine, of which Mike Harrington was elected president. Glowing inducements were held out to them of the prospects of be coming millionaires. How many of them have, or ever will realize a dollar (nit if the Investment? One man up ut Valentine, who had heavy holdings in tlie mine, committed suicide not long ago, after returning from a visit to the mine property in Washington. Do not the voters of Holt county think that the stockholders of (lie Clipper mine in tills community are not enthusiastic over Harringtonism? It is generally understood that the success of the fusion county and Ju dicial tickets means more Harrington ism. Now Is the time for the voters to show tticlr disapproval of the manipu lations of the ring by voting the straight republican ticket for district Judges and county officers. DRIFTING TOWARD REPUBLICAN PARTY. Speaker Cannon says that his turning to the republican party In isr>6 and 1M10 "was ns nat ural as the dip of the needle to the pole.” The stand the republican party took then for the abolition of slavery and the preservation of the un ion was the magnet which drew the young men In whom an interest in po litical affairs was awakening to the republican party. With a history of magnificent uT lavements, the republican party ■hands today the champion of true re form and the leader in the advance ment In the science of government. The election of William McKinley to the presidency after a period of dis tressing hard times under a democratic administration, marked the beginning of a revival of industry throughout the country that has developed Into pros perous conditions unheard of before in nny country. Not only does the pros perity of the people continue unabated, but reforms have been brought about by President Roosevelt, supported by his party, that have marked some ad vanced steps in the history of our coun try. The tendency of the young men of today Is toward the party that is and has accomplished things, and are now, with Roosevelt In the lead, carry ing forward reforms for the benefit of the masses. As in 1S56 and 1S60, the young men turned to the republican party as naturally as the “dip of the needle to the pole,” they now have no where else to turn. A grout many young men in Holt county will cast their llrst ballot this fall. They will naturally turn to the republican party as the political organ ization which stands for true reform and under which most of the great things in the last fifty years have been accomplished in this nation. They be lieve in Roosevelt as a true American patriot. The republican county, judi cial and state tickets are made up of men who are in harmony with the pres ident's program of reform and policies in dealing with the trust and railroad problems. They need the votes and support of every one who believes in these policies. It will strengthen the party nationally in carrying ou.t these policies to elect our local officers. While national Issues are not principally at stake this year it Is our duty to elect those who will carry out the spirit of true reform in local affairs. Several of the county candidates are now hold ing office and are candidates for a sec ond term. They could not possibly have received the nominations under the primary law had they not made the excellent records as county officials they have made. They have received the full indorsement of the party which st: nds for the square deal to all and are the kind of officials the younger voters turn to. THE BAILIFF GRAFT. The fuslonlsts of Holt county have always been notorious for keeping open leak hobs through tvhlc-li their lieu t: -lants ami party strikers could work a graft on the county treasury. One of Michael’s understudies • was paid r 100 out of the county funds for sign ing the papers in the Dressier casts, the claim being approved by the dis trict judge. The last fusion treasurer had an office full of clerks and super numcrates grafting off of the county and they liked their job so well they hung on for six months after "Honest Dan’s" term expired. The leak holes are still kept open in district court anti unless expenditures made every year in keeping Isiiliffs around the court room performing duties the sher iff is paid for and who is not allowed to perform them. For Instance, during the past four years over $1,600 has been paid out In bailiff’s fees. They run as fol lows: 1603 .* 665.50 1904-1905 . 750.00 1906 . 222.00 Total .$1,637.5'.’ This is largely an uncalled for ex penditure. It means an average of about 200 days a year service for it bailiff. Court is not in session oh an average of over two months out of twelve when the service of a bailiff would be needed. Hut these figures mean that whenever court has been in session if only to enter decrees in equity cases, the Steven McGinnises md Jim Pinkermen’s have been called Into open court and get a day’s pay If only fifteen minutes’ work was per formed. If the sheriff were allowed to open lourt there would be no such ’Jills of expense. This is one of the little grafts that ■an he shut off by ( looting Douglas tnd Jinckos to the bench. The fusion bosses are keeping up Heir records ns tax shhIters. The treasurer hits had to Issue distress warrants against the Harrington's for $165. The "people’s judge" has passed on twenty-one cases in Holt county dur ing his term of office that have gone to the supreme court. Ten of these vore reversed and eleven affirmed. He lid a little better than getting half of them right. Douglas* Platform lfassett, Nebr., Sept. 30, 1907.—To the Electors of the Fifteenth Judicial District, Nebraska.—Gentlemen: I am officially notified of my nomina tion as one of the republican candi dates for district judge, and I fully appreciate the honor, and am grateful indeed for the vote of confidence and approval given me. I accept the nom ination, and I promise, if elected, to perform the duties of the office fear lessly and impartially, to the very best of my ability. In going before the peoole as a candidate I consider it proper that I should state, in a brief way, my posi tion relative to certain matters per taining to the office, and the campaign. I heartily endorse our state’s motto: "Equality before the law,” and I favor the rigid enforcement in our courts of the principle contained in same. No person, faction or interest should have more privilege or favor in our courts than any other person, faction or interest. When partiality and corruption become the rule in our courts our government must quickly succumb. Civilized humanity loves fair play, and in government it is for the judicial branch to save to the people this high privilege. 1 am a strong believer in strict economy in the conduct of public af fairs, and I believe it to be the duty of judges to use their influence to keep the expense of the courts as low as ex act justice to litigants will permit. Some are opposing my election for the alleged reason that I have been a local attorney for a railroad company, and on the charge that while I was a member of the legislature 1 was friend | For Lung ' Troubles — i Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral cer tainly cures coughs, colds, bronchitis,consumption. And it certainly strengthens weak throats and weak lungs. There can be no mistake about this. You know it istrue. And your own doctor will say so. “ My little bov had a terrible cough. I tried everything l could hear >»r but in vain until 1 tried Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Tito first night ho was better, and lie steadily improved until he was perfectly well.” — Mus. S. J. STEELE, Alton, 111. Made by j. C. Ayer Co., Lowell, Maas. 1 Also manufacturers of &J&. ? SARSAPARILLA. /~Mjers aft..,. Keep the bowels regular with Ayer’s Pills and thus hasten recovery. ly to the railroads. I admit I was local attorney in my county, for the railroad, several years, and while sucli attorney I settled a few cases for the compa.-y but never tried a lawsuit for it. The only compensation 1 ever re ceived from the company was trans portation. When I became a candi date for the judgeship I severed ray connection with the road and re turned my transportation, and I am under no obligation to any railroad company, nor is any railroad under any obligation to me. I have long advocated state and national regulation of public service corporations, and as a member of the legislature I worked hard for the passage of the resolution for the amendment of»the Constitution to provide for a State Railway Commis sion, and in the face of strong railroad opposition. The Constitution was amended, the Commission is estab lished, and through it I believe the railroad question will soon be satis factorily settled, and the roads will be brought under better control than they would underamaximumratelaw. I also worked hard for the passage of the new revenue law, and assisted in drafting tbe bill, and under this law the assessment of the North Western railroad at least has been in creased "3 per cent, and the western part of the state gets mucli fairer treatment in the matter of state tax es than formerly. On account of the Railway Commission law, and the Revenue law the railroads and not the people are the ones who have a right to oppose my election. I believe all honest people are in favor of lawsuits being tried on their merits solely. No other method should be tolerated or permitted by the courts. Long continuation of one person in administrative or judicial elective of lice is apt to result in the formation of cliques, factions and methods which militate against the best interests of the people, and for that reason, if none other, I hereby state that if elected I shall not under any circum stances be a candidate for more than a second term, and not even for a second term unless my conduct of the office is generally satisfactory to the people and my services are longer de sired. Soliciting your favorable considera tion of my candidacy, and your sup port if you believe me worthy, I am, Respectfully yours, J. A. Douglas. TWO WORTHY CANDIDATES. Ainsworth Star-Journal: James A. Douglas, of Bassett and Daniel B. Jenckes, of Chadron, were in town last Friday. They are the republican nom inees for judges of tills district—nom inated by the people—the first instance of the kind in the history of the state. No clique in the back room of a down town office or place of business forced them upon the people—they were named by the people in their primary capacity. Of these candidates, individually it is well, perhaps, to say a word. James A. Douglas is a neighbor. He is well known in Ainsworth and in Brown county. He is known both for his ability and his aggressiveness. He is known for the fact that whatever he undertakes to do, he does with all his might and main, and does it well. In being a candidate for this judge ship and in accepting the nomination at the hands of tlie people, he has undertaken to serve the people and no one else. If tlie history of Mr. Douglas is to be taken as any guide, he will serve the people well. The Star-Journal believes that he will or it would not give him support in this campaign. But it believes that he will put the same energy, ability and fidelity into the work that will be his to do that he has given to his clients in the past. Daniel B. Jenckes is not so well known here. He lives at Cliadron, which is quite a distance away, and has not visited Ainsworth very often. But in the times that he has been here he has m#de many friends. Our people were pleased with his appearance both times'and they will give him loyal sup port. He is a man of ability, and is ranked among the leading members of the Nebraska bar. there is no I reason why the people should not elect both of these men. The party has a large majority, and the people of the party made the nom inations, so there is no occasion for any on? to be sore. In point of ability these gentlemen are much the superior of the other two, and otherwise there is no reason to shun a comparison. But let us elect them both. A rumor is mentioned elsewhere in this paper. But that rumor has no foundation—or should not have. Let us elect them both. Let us stand or fall by the whole of this judicial ticket—the first one ever nominated in the state by the people. HOW THEY FEEL IN BOYD. Spencer Advocate: The Independent, of O’Neill, must be frightened or ex cited by the way it so vigorously at tacks the republican nominees for dis trict judge. Never mind, Brother Miles, you will feel better when you get used to it, and then you very well know that Douglas and Jenckes are excellent men, well qualified and will make in telligent and just judges. The pei pie nowadays have a way of knowing for themselves a few things and it is prob able that your harshness will only cause hoarseness and your pen may weary because of much use. Lynch Journal: Some of the fusion papers appear to be worrying a good Cheapness is not to be figured by what you pay for a thing BUT By what you get for what you pay ' YOU Know that in 2000 lbs. of coal, 40 per cent or 800 lbs. of gas can be converted into heat. Gas is the burning vpai t of the coal. We have Acorn Gas Burners (heating stoves). They will give out every bit of heat in the coal. $25, $30. Base Burners. Did you see our RIVERSIDE? It’s tiie World’s Wonder for heating. Just the thing to cheer m you on those bleak, dismal wintry days. KING OF ALL. I hen I dont want you to forget that a stove that can’t keep fire from October 12th, 1907, to May or June with but one starting on the cheapest fuel and don’t play “hide-and-go seek-a-fire” with you, isn’t the stove for you. Ask anybody that ever saw a RETORT OAK I hey have the smile on their face that wont come off. From $27 up to $35. ..*" 1 ' ■ —- ... We have a complete line of A No. i Heaters, including Hot Blasts, for not very much money', from ip6 up to $17. You know yourself that their is only two 1st class ranges and we have them right here, MONARCH and MAJESTIC. NEIL BRENNAN SPECIAL OPENING OFFER I will give One Dollar’s worth of Groceries to every purchaser of $10 worth of Dry Goods at our store or 50c worth for every $5 purchased before Nov. 1, ’07. We have a full line of uptodate Ladies’ Dress Goods, latest pat tern, also a full line of ready made Clothing for gents and > children. ^ Our prices are the lowest and the same to all. Come and see ; for yourself. One door west of the Golden Hardware Store. D. AROOUSCH, O'NEILL deal because J. A. Douglas, republican nominee for district judge, was local attorney for the Northwestern railroad for a while and rode on a pass. They do not tell their readers that Judge Westover and Judge Harrington’s re porters rode on passes continually un til the republican party put a stop to the pass business. When Mr. Douglas went before the people as a candidate for the judgeship he sent in his pass and closed his relations with the road as its attorney. He did this voluntarily, j and did not attempt to make capital, out of that fact in this campaign by publishing it in the newspapers. We ask the fHeads of Judge Westover if he ever returned a railroad pass volun tarily, and the friends of Judge Har rington if his reporter ever voluntarily surrendered a railroad pass. The pass question was settled last wipter for this state by the legislature. Under the old system many prominent men in all political parties rode on passes and if it was wrong for a republican to ride on a pass it was likewise wrong for a democrat to do so. The pass question is settled and the issue this year should be the fitness of the candidates for the judiciary and their freedom from influ ences which may prevent fair treat ment to all persons. The republicans 1 have chosen two men for the judgeship who are worthy in every way of the full support of the party and this paper hopes and trusts no republican will al low himself lo be led away by false issues. "DO YE MIND?” Now here’s to brother Harnish, Do ye mind, He’ll run the ofilce without varnish Do ye mind. Anil if he shall be elected Do ye mind, At the office he'll be expected Do ye mind, And he'll never be rejected Do ye mind, With the county Lcuchre he’ll stand pat Do ye mind. And he'll trot with the “Eclat” Do ye mind. When his second term shall dawn. Do ye mind, The red lines will all be drawn, Do ye mind. Ami the business all in trim. Well done my jolly Jim. -J. K. • • -- To St. Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth. Two through trains daily via the North Western Line from Omaha, Council Bluffs and Sioux City, make direct connection from all points west and southwest. Splendid equipment. Night trains electric lighted. Smooth road beds and convenient schedules. Full particulars on request of any ticket agent of the North Western Line. 13.4 Shoes! Shoes! Shoes! 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