stands up and gives a reason for his ob
jections to the established order of
things. The "knocker" is always busy
against the man who is trying to do
things. The "kicker" is always after the
men who refuse to do anything or allow
airyone else to try it. There is, too, a vast
difference between being satisfied and be
ing contented. One may be satisfied with
what has been accomplished along the
reformatory lines without being content
ed: The contented man is in a rut the
satisfied man may be constantly striving
for something better. As a general prop
osition Will Maupin's Weekly is satisfied
with what is, but it will not be content
until things are as they should be. This
newspaper accepts whatever comes,
cheerfully and hopefully, and strives to
make the best of it. . But acceptance does
not signify approval always. Brer Rich
mond may "kick" because things are not
as they should be in Minden, but we
opine lie will not descend to the level of
"knocking" Minden because of that fact.
A misunderstanding of terms is evident
ly responsible for the esteemed Courier's
conclusions.
WHERE IS THE HALT?
But if those who know that there has
been a substantial halt in the splendid
progress this city was making when
the change in policy was inaugurated
two years ago are fair with themselves,
with their neighbors and their city, they
will surely determine to institute a
change of policy in an effort to rekindle
business activities in Lincoln. Lincoln
Daily Star.
Will Maupin's Weekly is not of those
believing that the matter of license or no
license cuts any considerable figure in a
city's business affairs. But as an oppo
nent of the iniquitous license system that
seeks to secure revenue from an admitted
evil, thus selling indulgence for paltry
gain it is quite willing to put the rec
ord of Lincoln's two "dry" years against
any two years of Lincoln "wet." If we
mistake not a splendid mill was erected
in Lincoln since the "dry" regime began.
Other splendid evidences of business
growth may be seen in the new plant of
the Beatrice Creamery Co., the new First
National Bank building, the new Bank
ers' Life building, the new Y. M. C. A.
building, the fine building at Sixteenth
and O, another one at Seventeenth and
O, several new wholesame buildings, the
great improvements on the Lindell hotel,
and other evidences of growth and pros
perity too numerous to mention. Will
Maupin's AVeekly ventures this asser
tion: During the two years ending April
25, 1911, more money was spent in build
ing lines in Lincoln than during any
other two years of her history; that dur
ing those two years more money was paid
in wages to mechanics in Lincoln than
during any other two years in her his
tory; that during those two years the
bank clearings and postal receipts of
Lincoln were greater than during any
Other two years of her history? tliut (lin
ing those two years a larger percentage
of Lincoln people bought their own
homes than during any other two years
of her history. We are not claiming that
all this was due to the "dry" policy. We
are merely stating this fact : The last two
years were the most prosperous two
years in Lincoln's history. If anyone,
especially the esteemed Star, can prove
that the record would have been better if
Lincoln had been a license city, let them
come forward with the proof mere as
sertion will not suffice.
RELIGION IN THE LABOR MOVE
MENT. There is so much religion in the labor
movement, and so much of the social
spirit in the Church, that, with the in
evitable development of each in these re
spects, it will some day become a ques
tion as to whether the Church will cap
ture the labor movement, or whether the
labor movement will capture the Church.
It is becoming quite clear to most of
us that neither side can afford to ignore
the other. While there are good and suf
ficient reasons for the Church to discuss
the problem of how it may save the peo
ple, there are also most excellent reasons
which prove that the people must gave
the Church.
Workinginen almost universally honor
Jesus Christ as a Great Friend and
Leader. A recent writer once said: "In
that fortress of progress which the so
cial workinginen of Belgium have built
in Brussels, the Maison du Peuple, as
you pass from one part to another of that
hive of many activities, you may happen
to go into an upper- lecture hall, and
note across the end of the platform a
great curtain hanging. It is drawn rev
erently aside, and behind it one sees a
fresco of the form of Christ, with hand
uplifted, pointing the way above. It is
surety deeply significant of the vital pow
er of His message, and of the way He
wins men still to follow Him."
Almost every mention of the name of
Christ in a working-men's meeting brings
forth the most hearty applause.
The average workingman is naturally
religious. His religion may not always be
expressed in the orthodox manner, but it
is there, neverthlss; infidelity scarce
ly exists among workinginen. As a mat
ter of fact, they respond most readily io
the religious appeal. It is the testimony
of nearly every preacher who engages
in shop meetings that they are vver
listened to with great respect and with
greater interest by any other kind of a:i
audience.
HENRY BINGAMAN
The democratic candidate for city
clerk, Henry Bingaman, ought to have
the vote of every mechanic in the city,
for he is one of them. Mr. Bingaman
is president of the Typographical Union,
a taxpayer and a competent man for the
place. He has lived in Lincoln for many
years, ap4 liis character js aboye re
proach. If elected city clerk he will be
fair and impartial, courteous to every
body, industrious and careful. The edi
tor of this newspaper has worked with
Mr. Bingaman in the years gone by and
thus knowing him unreservedly recom
mends him to the voters of Lincoln.
THE MAN YOU WANT.
Do you want a man in the office of
water and light commissioner who will
understand that you, not he, OAvns the
water and light systems? Do you want
a man in that office who will seek to ac
commodate the largest possible number
of people, not to discommode the largest
possible number? Do you want a man
in that office who will strive to ascertain
what the people need and then get it for
them, instead of ignoring the people's
needs? If you want that kind of a man
in that office, vote for J. E. Murray,' a
capable, energetic young man who has
never held public office.
THE ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE
There are two referendum petitions to
be voted on next Tuesda3 One of them
is for the creation of an office to be
known as electrical inspector. The vot
ers should study that ordinance very
carefully before voting either way Thai;
such an officer is needed no one can deuy.
Whether the ordinance creating the of
fice is a good one or not is for the voter
to decide.
A lot o' men dat t'ink demselves too
good t' sell booze ain't above votin' f'r it
becaws de t'ink dey'll git a share o' de
swag.
I'm only a kid, but already I've notused
dat de fellers shoutin' de loudest about
personal liberty usually has breaths on'
em dat reminds a guy o' standin' on de
north side uv a distillery when de wind is
frum de sout'.
WILL
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