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JANUARY 8, 1903. THE NEBRASKA INDEPENDENT, 13 ft-k., Soma Ancient History "Lest we forget," The Independent secured the services of an archaiol ogist to rummage over the files of the State. Journal in search of something appropriate to reproduce on the day of Governor Mickey's inauguration The ; following, published October 25, 1902. is typical: ' "Beatrice, Neb., Oct 24. (Special.) The first and only rally which the republicans will hold in Beatrice this campaign was held tonight at the Pad dock opera house and the enthusiasm manifested was a surprise to every one because of the apparent apathetic feeling among the voters up to this time. The opera house "was packed, with many people standing when Former Senator Graham called the meeting to order. On the platform were over fifty party workers. Hon. J. H. Mickey was the first speaker. He was welcomed with a burst of applause. He spoke for a half hour and confined his remarks chief?'' to state issues. He compared the no torious mismanagement of the state's finances with the record of the past two years under the republican rule. He told how the republicans with th 3 jaey of debt bequeathed them by the fusionists, not only paid off the debt, but now came before the people with a surplus in every state institution. His clear and forceful manner in present ing the claims of the party upon the people was a revelation to those who had never heard him speak, and nis business-like manner made him many new friends." This is interesting reading after one has read Auditor Weston's bien nial report. Had Governor Mickey been as fa miliar with the reports of former audi tors as he was with the "Baldwin hug" c ti.e correct method of lining up teetotalers 'and whisky soaks for the g. o. p., he might have, known that the f usionists received a f bequest of over $1,936,000 of floating debt from the Bartley-Moore administration, and that the "legacy" was only $1,727,000 (in round numbers) when it was turned over to the Dietrich "redeem ers." And he could find out now that the "legacy" is now about $1,989,000. "He told how the republicans . . . not only paid off the debt, but now come before the people with a surplus in every state institution." Sublime mendacity! On that 24th day of Oc tober the penitentiary had been run ning seven months and thirteen days on a 52-cent balance in its "main tenance' fund, which had been $35, 000 for two years' expenses on thai 52 cents, on hot air or jaw-bone, with what the convicts could earn. And Mr. Mickey must have known that. He can mark this down: That thn fusionists averaged for four years to cut down the floating, debt $52,000 a year, with an average tax levy about $29,000 smaller than the "redeemers" had. But the "redeemers," with a ta levy about $29,000 greater each year succeeded in two years in increasing the floating debt nearly $131,000 a S-J'nn? iS 6Vident lhat jt C0Sts about JJoJ.OOO a year additional for the blessings of redemption! Every dollar of fusion reduction has ,u ept away by the redeemer and the state has now a greate- mat ing debt than ever before - Figured any way yo'iike, the fu sionists kept expenures below the receipts for four -nS years and that is what thp redeemers have failed signally do. And that is the ' no toriou" iusion mismanagement" whict $fZJ, realed ln scn a "clear fTCc1 manner" while on his hell mnTnS thf State' 0ne nn more sinfnMh?11 lnaUgUral bal1 is no more sinful than a campaign lie. - Will They Do II? i 7 ' Shoitlv affpr olJni ji. . . viwviiuu it will IIP TP- uwara Kosewater of th? ?0m bP in pleading lone o the railroads to "submit" in an mcrease in their taxes. He inr i mated that if, they should act mulish nthe matter-it was possible that the people might become aroused and 5 wT radlCal ?iCtiDn in the ma of both taxes and freight rates. His latest bit of pleading is to the brutal republican majority in the leg islature "For some unsolvable rea son, he says,, "the impression ha gamed ground among the people of Nebraska, that they have little or nothing to expect in the form of re form legislation from the present ses sion of their. lawmakers. This feelin must arise from the fact that both houses are dominated bv majorities si overwhelmingly of one party for there is nothing in the personnel of the members that would indicate in feriority of ability or capacitv to pre ceding legislative bodies in the state. It is to be hoped the people will find this impression to be unfounded for thr-e is important work in abundance for this legislature to do. Not to go outside of . the pledges of the last republican state platform, the majority members are committed to these positive reforms: 1. To provide for the most speedy revision of the state constitution to meet the demands of twentieth century conditions. 2. To enact laws that will hold ev ery custodian of public funds that may come into his possession by virtue of his office responsible for both prin cipal and interest accruing thereon. 3. To adopt measures to increase state revenues and to reduce state debt 4. To carry out the 'intent of th a constitution for the taxation of al' franchises as well as tangible property of corporations and individuals upon a uniform basis of assessment. 5. To create a board of pardons to pass upon applications for executive clemency and make recommendations 1o the governor according to their findings. 6. To provide fo a board of audi tors to check up and report on thp condition of state finances at stated intprvals. If the majority members of the legis lature will give precedence to re deeming these obligations to their party and the people thev will keep themselves busy for some time and ac complish something substantial lor 1he progress and prosperity of the state. The Greatest Hero; Here's a song for the man, the strong hearted man Who whistles and smiles through the hours of the day; Who sets a high standard, does all that he can, And scatters bright sunshine along his life's way. We sing of the heroes on war's bloody field Who faltered not, facing the battle's grim test, But here is a song for the man who won't yield In every-day life, but keeps doing his best We sing of the man who, behind the grim gun, Brave, steady and true, with unfalt ering aim, For country and flag greater glory has won, And honor by cheering the sound of his name. But here is a cheer for the man brave and true Whose patient endeavor knows nev er a rest; Who cheerfully labors, ne'er downcast or blue, And brightens the world just by do ing his best We cheer when they mention the man of huge wealth Who builds ornate temples L mor tar and stone With millions secure b a legalized stealth, And gives away that his name jpo be known. But "inhere is the cheer for the Drave man and true To whom fortune never has come as a guest? Who, humble and honest, is hidden from view, But never gives up, and keeps do ing his best? We've honored the heroes of sword and of gun "Who vanquished the foe by their valorous deeds; We've cheered the gold kings who their millions have won By profits they've wrung from their fellowmen's needs. So now let us cheer with our utter most might The king of them all who, four square to each test, Brave:' humble, unknown, with his face to the light Keeps pegging- away and is doing his best. Will M. Maupin, in The Commonei. to join in an attack of the money rul ers who make the laws or buy the law when needed for their own protection and safety. We have a work to do if we desire a betterment of our conditions in thi beautiful world of ours which was made for man and woman alike and while it may seem as hopeless as it did for David to attack Goliath of Gath it is encouraging to know that there are men and women that dare to think and act both by their voices and pens, the part of godly beings, for all could be happy and free but for the work ings of the above classes. However, the strikes and riots must go on to the end, but the time is drawing near when peace will prevail for the godly voices and letters of the far-seeing ones is doing a silent work for good results in many a wavering heart that is at present little thought of by the ones that have been the means of bringing about our present system of corruption. President Roosevelt and Senator Hanna have spoken warningly to the capitalists of the dangers they are bringing upon themselves. I am ex-, peeling some congressman when they are in session will intentionally oi un intentionally speak the alarming words as effectively as the first cannon roar did at Fort Sumpter, South Carolina, in 1861, which was heard around the world and eventually broke the chains of colored slavery. Our system has become so corrupt that many are forced to be dishonest In order to get enough to live at all. which in itself is bad enough, but when it comes to have to be dishonorable for corrup ters or family sake the crime and sorrow is greater to bear. Some men when seeking work are barefacedly told that it is business with them and if they do not want the job another man will take it. Religion with some business firms is only for Sunday church advertise rents and used mostly by their fam ilies. It is not wanted in their busi ness during week days and never when in their full dress suits at the the atres, club rooms, balls or parties of any jovial kind for it often happens that some of them get overloaded with eatables or drinkables and have to be coached or steadied home by pome friend or policeman at iate hours of the following morning, and if during the day some one calls at the house or office to see one in a business way the servant or clerk says Mr.So-and-So Is sick and under the doctor's care an cannot be seen. It is sorrowful- nat so many of the poor, ignwant and some intelligent ones u be bought to lie for such unw"'thy ones. Some of them hold public positions and have an ab"dance of wealth produced for the from the labor of poor men, won, and even children. GEO. HALSEY TUTHILL. 1G3 St. Marks ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. IDAHO IRRIGATED LANDS. Good, climate, healthy location, rich and productive lands, abunrr dant water from the famous Soake River, never failing supply; good crops always assured; you govern your own moisture; no cyclones; no hail storms; no rains to prevent gathering of crops; more buuhIuoo in the year than any other state in the union. Land with good water rights for salo at from 110.00 to $1500 per acre; one-third,cash; balance in six annual payments at 7 per cent, interest. Address, s M. PATRIE. Market Lake, - , Idaho, & S $ X M .jS The date at which vour sub scription has expired or will expire is minted plainly with the address on 'he wrapper of the paper each week. It is sufficient notic? to all readers of The Independent as to the condition of their account. Examine the date on the wrapper of YOUR paper. If it is past your subscription is delinquent. J8 & '.A J , HARNESSoRy- HORSE COLLARS AjKYOUBDealertoSHOVT BEFORE. YOU BUY. MANUFACTURED By BROS.CO. Lincoln. Neb. Piano For Sals Entirely new, high grade piano for ie at a bargain. For particulars ad dress The Independent, Lincoln. Neb. read from the figures that 5 former fu sionists had deserted and become re- , publicans. , The continuous assaults made upon General Miles by the plutocratic dail ies indicate that they think that he is a dangerous man, or likely to be come one in the near future, to plu tocratic interests. The thing for the common people to oo when the dailies constantly assault a man, sneer at him, lie about him and ridicule him, is just to tie to that man for he Is one of their friends. Justice Will Prevail Editor Independent: Justice will yet prevail though the present money power, say never. It is said if you want money you must go where money is. I have1 been there and learned how they get it. Many of those that have prospered had been liars and thieves for the bosses and their own advance ment. The most ignorant ones worn always ready and willing to make de testable slaves of themselves at their master's call. Nothing was too de grading to them while working for the lawlessness of the corrupted ones, for in their narrow-mindedness the dol lar wa3 the only god they could see or cared for. While such people ex ist, it may be thought foolish by some Sure Sign. "I guess Ranter is not making much of a success on the stage." "What makes you think so?" "He's been at it for ten years now and he still has his name printed ic. capital letters in the house programs." A Bunch of Thetn Some time ago Clem N.' Meyers, of North Loup, said he believed inde pendent precinct, Valley county, was the banner fusion precinct of the state It gave Thompson 44, Mickey 12, or 78 per cent of the vote was fusion. This caused E. W. Ferguson, jr., of Hartington, to stand up for Cedar county, where three precincts exceeded the percentage of Independent and one equalled it. These are as follows: , Per cent Precinct. Thomp. Mickey. Fusion. ino. z No. 5 No. 6 No. 13 Totals 313 Mr. Ferguson says that in 18flfi nr. cinct No. 6 gave Bryan 71 and Mc Kinley 0; that there has been some republican immigration, but the pre cinct makes a good showing yet. Cur iously enough, there were just 71 votes cast, both years, and the election sta tist'dan, not knowing the facts, would The brazen . repudiation of their platform by the republican leaders makes more insistent the demand for the initiative and referendum. Brain Leeks. Some men never know they have a heart until something hurts it. Only one thing is easier than mak ing a good resolution breaking it. There are men who rejoice in notor iety because they imagine it to be fame. Some men never feel charitablv la clined until they discover something, they can give away without, djscomj raoding themselves.. . ?, ... .; j, 1 L1JU1& Different; happened to me, ill 10G 20 80 87 C, 93.5 M 5 93 54 15 78 313 52 ' 85.7 Christmas." "Tell me about It." "Well, my wife didn't know Just. what to get me fpr a Christmas, pres- sent, so as a last resort she bought me.! .r a box of cigars, and say, it makes jne' i laugh to think of, it ha! ha! ha!"..".. "Well, I don't see anything funny, about your wife getting you a, box of cigars for a present." "You don't? Well, the funny part Is ha! . ha! ha!" r "That she paid a big price for 'em , and they are not fit to smoke." "No; that's where you are wrong.' They're the finest cigars I ever smoked ' in my life. That's what makes it so funny." , ; . . . r Readers of The Independent should examine the advertisements in its rol umns. It will pay you to read them and take advantage of the bargains of fered. 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