The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current, February 23, 1911, Image 3
II MftTTFR OF PRIMARY PUZZLIIIG 1 LEGISLATURE Some Very Interesting Suggestions From Willis Reed, Prominent Candidate for United States Senator Last Year. NEBRASKA PEOPLE Mil Organize Society of Former Resi dents of This State. Hon. Willis Reed of Madison was a candidate for United States senator before the primary election last year, and made himself quite prominent among the democrats of Nebraska. He is an able man and one of the finest orators In Nebraska. For these reasons anything coming from him will receive grave consideration from the democrats at large. The other day, in response to the question, "What do you think of the proposed changes In the primary law, now pending before the legislature?" Mr. Reed said: "It is argued," said Mr. Reed, "by those favoring the closed primary that a party cannot maintain its party integrity If outsiders are allowed to come in and choose a candidate for it. If we grant that this is true, would not the following question then arise, Is party Integrity of more real bene fit to the people of the state as a whole, than the nomination and elee tlon of capable men who will carry out the wishes of a majority of the people? To say that the voters, as a class, or that any considerable num ber of them in proportion to the whole, will purposely leave their ticket and vote with the opposition party, for the purpose of nominating a weak candidate for the opposition, thereby assisting in the election of a member of their own party, is too grave a charge to pass uLpotlced. The great majority of the people, and voters, of this state are too honest and have too high a personal regard for their own convictions of right and wrong, and 'party Integrity ' to do an act of the kind indicated. It is more reasonable to presume that good men of broad and liberal views, might leave their ticket after they were sure of the nomination of a good man in their own party, and vote with the opposition, thereby insuring the nomination of two men, either of whom would make satisfactory offi cials, or, if they found it absolutely Impossible to defeat the nomination f a bad or dangerous man In their own party, they might vote with the other, in which case, they, as honest, -conscientious men, could be relied tipon to vote for the best men at the polls. "For years efforts have been made to break down party lines, to eliminate partisan bias and prejudice to endeavor to educate the people to believe what, to many of us, Is a self-evident truth, that principles, and not party machinery, are of the greater importance for the general welfare of the people, because funda mental principles, such, at least, as .he democracy of the nation etand3 when an officer Is elected, the great est number, with the least possible Injury to anyone, should be his guide, in a free government such as ours. "The convention system is much preferable to the closed primary. The machinery is less cumbersome, not so expensive, and, there, you maintain your party integrity. It is contended by many that certain officials, such as Judges and superintendents of the counties and state, should be non partisan in character. The great ma jorlty of people in each party believe that that would be better than strict partisans to represent all of the peo pie. So long as you maintain and push to the foreground 'party integ rity with a closed primary, you may expect to be disappointed In at least one of the objects upon which there Is almost universal belief the elec tlon of non-partisan Judges. "If the primary is wider open than we now have it, so that the individual when he goes to the primary, may vote for any candidate, irrespective of what party he affiliates with, there will be no reflection upon good men for voting in the opposite party lines and supporting the best men In that line. Neither would it preclude them voting for the worst. And, since there are many more good people In the state than there are bad, it would seem that with the wide open pri mary, the people would obtain, indi rectly, the very objects sought in our former legislature, wherein they passed a non-partisan judiciary bill, which was afterwards declared un constitutional. "For years we have endeavored to convince cur republican friends of the error of their ways, and Importuned them, as soon as the nominations were made, to vote the democratic ticket. Why not commence at the very bottom and urge them in advance of the primary, to support, whom we be lleve to be the best man? It would certainly eliminate party bias and prejudice, which is responsible for much injudicious legislation. No one can be nominated who does not stand for the fundamental principles of the party he represents. "For the purpose of preserving party integrity,' if that is the real aim of the . change sought, it would be better to retain our present law without any amendment, in which platforms are promulgated through convention; but let the people, wh must live under the rule, or misrule of the party In power, be the Judges If possible of the several candidates selected at the primary, as it exists or wider open than ever, a3 urged by Last Sunday's Issue of the Omaha Bee contained nearly an entire page devoted to former Nebraskans now residing In Idaho. The page also contained potralts of a number of those living In that state, among which Is that of C. S. Polk, formeny of this city. There is a large number of Ne braskans in Idaho, and they have recently organized an association, which recently met at Boise, and there were nearly 200 former Ne- braskan, now living in Idaho, present. Such associations exist in other Pa cific states. The most recent gathering of former Nebraskans was that held at Boise, Idaho, by the Nebraska-Idaho club of Boise. Nearly 200 members were present, among them several members of the legislature of Idaho, now in session. Senator Clcncy St. Clair of Idaho Falls, who attended, was formerly a partner of Warren Swltzler In the law business in Oma ha, and a dozen other former citizens of the metropolis were also In the crowd. Those present from I'latts- mouth we notice the names of C. S. oik, Milton D. Polk, Anna Tolk, Noel B. Rawls, S. II. Halloway, fa. P. Halloway and Miss Mathilda Vallery. Nearly every county In Nebraska Is represented in this association, Lin coln, Omaha and Plattsmouth being J. C. Wlleman Her. Mr. J. C. Wlleman, proprietor of the Forrest Hill Fruit farm of Rich ardson county, was an over night visitor in the city, being enroute from Falls City to Malvern. Iowa, where he placed ten carloads of apples in cold storage last fall. Mr. Wlleman has an orchard of seventy acres, which produces many cars of apples each season. These he places in cold storage at different points some at Chicago, some in Sioux City and some at Omaha, and ten loads at Malvern. The price h receives now is about $3.75 per barrel. He goes to Malvern now to see how his fruit has kept and to ship out a carload. DELEBRRTE FORTY I1IIITH AI1I11VERSARY take Is never done by halves. After perhaps better represented than other th(j transaotlon of the reguiar routine sections. tuvslnpss tha entire membership were This Nebraska society which invited to the banquet table below. flourishes so lustily in the climate or Leaving the lodeg room at exactly 9 Idaho was organized March 24, 1910, 0'ciock they surrounded the festal after several preliminary social af- board, bedecked with flowers and set fairs through which the members be- wt flne8t 0f cnina, and were served came acquainted. Last August a big lo a flye-course supper. state picnic was given in a park be- After the Bupper was disposed of tween Boise and Caldwell, which everyone being in a cheerful and served to cement the membership In talkative mood, two of the old-time for, means the greatest number, and - Mr. Quackenbush." THROW OIJTJHE LINE Give the Kidneys Help and Many Plattsmouth People Will Be Happier. "Throw Out the Life Line" The kidneys need help. They're overworked can't get the poison filtered out of the blood. They're getting worse every minute. Will you help them? Doan's Kidney Pills have brought thousands of kidney sufferers back from the verge of despair. J. W. Hlckson, Oak street, Platts mouth, Neb., says: "I shall never cease to praise Doan's Kidney Pills, as they proved of great benefit to me several years ago. For some time I was caused much suffering by at- Platte Lodge I. O. O. F. Observe the Event at Their Hall. From Wednesday's Daily. Platte lodge No. 7 of the I. O. O. F. observed their anniversary at their lodge room last evening, celebrating the forty-ninth birthday of the local lodge in this city. A good turnout of the membership was present,- and to properly commemorate the auspicious event, and plans were laid for the celebration next year of the golden jubike of the lodge. The arrange ments for last evening's festivities were as nearly perfect as could be. Messrs. Slevers, Sattler and Holly were the committee with the ar rangements In charge, and whatever these enterprising gentlemen under TTbo.. sFcnQl; -Slooroneo ON OVERCOATS! 1 Q(g ,75 Our overcoats are nearly all gone. To wipe out the rema:ning numbers we put these extremely low prices on them. , If you need an overcoat, come and buy it now, while we are practically giving them away. These prices will finish them up. Bring the money with you. We cannot charge them. Fur and sheep lined coats at 20 per cent reduction. S. i. Uoscotrs Sons THE HOME OF SATISFACTION GROVER ELLIDGE near Schuyler Monday, was taken to St. Joseph's hospital at Omaha yes terday morning. A thorough exam ination of the young man was made The Injuries Received From Fall ing From Bridge. Grover Ellldge, who was injured closer bonds. The meeting with which cnarter members ot the lodge were f rora M .from. a Turlington bridge this article deals was called the first caned on l0r toasts. These gentle- anniversary celebration, and the men were jir p jr. stelmker and Mr. special guests were the members 01 jolin - Corey, who made strong tha loirlRlntiire and state officials who onocrhu In rnmrrrndftt Ion of Odd were formerly Nebraska residents. Fellowship and Its benefits to the by tieJfhy',c,Ian: d ll,wu he The object ot the club, as set forth community; in holding up high in the constitution, is "To promote, gtandard8 of morality and Justice establish and maintain a spirit o" among men. The speeches were well comaraderie, good will and helpful- received and struck a responsive ness between former citizens of N- chord In the minds of the listeners. braska now residing In Idaho. To County Attorney C. H. Taylor was preserve and perpetuate In some oalled on as the youngest member in ting manner the story of the early tne craft an(1 maje a pieaHng ad- davs and struggles In Nebraska, Ljress to his comrades of the faith and which contributed In some degree, demonstrated that, although young operation performed at 3 o'clock to day to relieve the Internal Injuries sustained by the fall. Grover was to have been married within a few days to an estimable young lady of Pacific Junction, and his brother left yesterday to Inform her of the accident and to take her to Omaha to sue Grover yesterday. ENTERTAINED ELEGANTLY AT THE LARSON HOT.'.E was badly bruised, no broken bones could be discovered. It was feared that Grover was Injured Internally, and the doctors directed that he should receive no food during yester day, last night nor this forenoon, and It was expected that an operation would be necessary this afternoon, as by that time the injuries would localize so as to bo more certainly at least, to the upbuilding of a mighty , the cause( he wa9 Btronglv lmbued diagnosed. The young man fell from . iL I lU. ttftnA vnnne commonweaun, m mo uuyc that the recital of these, perhaps oft- told, tales of heroic self-sacrlflce of the earlier settlers of Nebraska may result in a more intelligent and patriotic performance of the duties of citizenship In Idaho, which must re sult in the upbuilding and uplifting of a great and prosperojs state.' with the spirit of the occasion and the purposes of the organization. Mr. Andy Snyder was also called on as one of the younger members, and ac- oultted himself nobly with a neat speech on the good of the order. After the principal speeches of the evening everyone at the table was given an opportunity to be heard, and The "Melchesedecs" were enter tained at the home of Miss Alma Lr- son last evening. The few hours were devoted to games and amusements planned by the appointed committee, the first being charades. Borne time was spent In this game, after which the game of the bible questions was Introduced. Then came a guessing contest. ricturcs of the Melches edecs, which had been taken in thlr younger years, were distributed, and everybody guessed as to whom they might be. Following this contest the the track on the bridge, a distance of twolva ttnt in tha frnzrn ernnnrt hp- low. The fall was caused by the slip- i Melchesedecs repaired to the dining tacks of lumbago that came on with out the least warning. The simplest movement was painful and I was also annoyed by Irregular passages of the kidney secretions. I read so much about Doan's Kidney Pills that I finally procured a box from Rynott & Co.'s Drug Store. I was eo gratified with the results ot their use that I publicly recommended them in 1906 and at this time I willingly verify that statement. I hope that other kidney sufferers will profit by my experience." For sale by all dealers. Trice 50 cents. Foster-Mllburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's and take no other. was near the wee small hours. The occasion was one of the most pleasant of the season and thoroughly en- Joyed by everyone present. At the close of the program of the when the 8peechmak!ng was over it roront mcfitine of the association resolutions were adopted congratulat ing the state of Nebraska on the elec tion of a native Eon, Congressman Gilbert M. Hitchcock, to the United States senate. It must indeed be a great pleasure to these former Nebraskans to meet one another in that far-away country and review the scenes and incidents In their former state. They are proud of Nebraska, as they will Justly be come proud of Idaho. The Platts mouth people reside In Boise and vicinity, while the balance of the members of the association are scat tered over the state. All hail to the Nebraskans In Idaho. Mr. Joe Wales visited the metrop olis this morning and also viewed the auto show for a few hours. If you find any sub- m$ injurious toA health mace from bak nVpon in this ccn ti?tv is der $1000 In it for you I AMINO WMtt 0 Calumet Ins been backed for years by an offer of $1,000 for any substance injurious to health found in the baking prepared with it. Docs not this and the fact that it complies w ith all pure food laws, both State and National, prove that Calumet is absolutely pure? With the purity question settled then Calumet is undoubtedly the best linking Powder. It contains more leavening power; it is more uni form every can is the same. It assures better results and is moderate in price. Received Highest Award World's Pure Food Exposition CALUMET A Nf5 PftWDFT? Purt In V Cart Pur SZr ANOTHER NEW INDUSTRY IN THE CITY OF PLATTSMOUTH A new manufacturing establish ment has Just opened for business In the building east of Trlllty & Smith's real estate office, and there Is the busy hum of the saw, hammer, paint brush and every sort of machinery necessary to construct a ship, for tho estallshment Is organized for the pur pose of building boats which float In the water, although any kind of land vehicle can be turned out there and will be if ordered and the money is ping of a bar In the hands of the in jured man, who was lining up the track, swinging with his entire weight on the end of the bar, which apparently had not as much hold as Grover supposed. It at least gave way, allowing him to fall unexpected ly for the distance above stated, and the young man, being entirely off his guard, was unable to protect himself in the least. The Bhock received from coming in contact with the frozen ground al most put an end to his existence Grover was picked up by the other members of the gang and taken to room and partook of light refresh ments, after which the remainder et the evening was spent in social con versation. Mr. and Mrs. Agnes Rothmaa an I three children left for Omaha on the morning train today, Mr. Rothmau. expecting to go on to Ashland, anrt Mrs. Uothman goes to Page, Ne braska, for a few days visit wlt. relatives. Mr. Rothman expected tr return to Plattsmouth this evening. Hugh Murphy ot Omaha, and well known in Plattsmouth, where he hai been on several business -trips In n- the camp and a doctor called, who cent years, has given i,uuu to aigi i advised taking him to the hospital at (111.) academy, a school ho attende: once, which was done yesterday when a boy. Tho gift Is to help swell morning. It was expected to have an the endowment fund. President Helps Orphans. Hundreds of orphans have been helped by the president of the Indus trial and' Orphan's Home at Macon. Jn Bgnt to pay for the construction Ga., who writes: "We have used Tne carpenter work is ably taken Electric Ditters in this institution forcare cf by Dookmeyer and Richards; THE NEW SPRING nine years. It has proved a most ex cellent medicine for Stomach, Liver and Kidney troubles. We regard It as one of the best family medicines on earth." It invigorates all vital organs, purifies the blood, aids diges tion, creates appetite. To strengthen and build up pale, thin, weak chil dren or rundown people it has no equal. Best of female complaints. Only 50c at F. O. Fricke & Co's. KvcrytliinK HI1 Well. Q. K. Parmele, auctioneer for the Noltlng sale, held yesterday, reports a very successful sale, all tho prop erty being sold and brought good prices. This was a postponed sale, and many times the results ere un favorable, but we are pleased to note that this one was entirely contrary to the usual run. For Sftlo. I have four pedigreed Hereford bulls, from a year and a half to two years old. ready for service. Sired by my herd bull, AJack, weight 2.G00 pounds. C. Pengen. 2-9-lKtw. the machinists are Wynn and Forbes; the painting Is done by Forbes and Mauer; the shipwright Is Mr. Schulze, and the wheelwrights, Forbes & Co. There are two boats in the shop now nearlng completion and a four- wheeled land vehicle ready for the paint. Everything goes like clock work in this shop, and if you are thinking of having a ship built you can get it done right at home, where you can step in occasionally and see that It Is according to orders. Card of Thanks. To the members of the Order of Maccabees, the undersigned desires to express his slncereBt thanks for the kindness shown his beloved wife during her last sickness, and especial ly for their kind offices at her bed Bide during the night vigils which the Maccabees so faithfully performed. S. Schuldlco. are now in and ready for your inspection. We sell only the best grades, the brands that have been tried and found tu be worthy: Hillsboro Ginghams, per yard 10c Utility Gincrhams, per yard wc Red Seal Ginghams, per yard. . 12a York Seersucker Ginghams, per yard IZSc Bates Seersucker Ginghams, per yard 1ZJ4 Toilc-du-Nord Ginghams, per yard ' 12i Linen Finish Chambray Ginghams 12 and 20e Scotch Zeghyr Gingham, per yard 25c These will all launder pcrfectlly and wear better than any other Ginghams made. The new dark, light and me dium colorings in attractive styles for Spring are very pret ty. Our customers will be more that pleased to find such a large assortment to buy from. Look them over. Mr. Rex Young and wife of Mur ray drove up this morning and boarded the early Burlington train for tho metropolis to view tho auto mobile show for a few hours today. ML SIXTH AND MAIN ST.