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Lincoln, Nebraska, December 15, 1891.
The shifting sanils of politics will bring some now faces to tho
state house after January 1st, and carry out to the comparative ob
scurity of private lire more than one familiar figure. Notable
among those that will be missed is John C. Allen, secretary of state.
Mr. Allen, when he relinquishes this office to Mr. Piper, tho secretary-elect,
will have served four years, and it can be truthfully said
of this official that few men who have held a state oflico have given
such uniform satisfaction, and attained such a general popularity as
Mr. Allen. e has, in all his service, given strict attention to tho
important and responsible duties that have fallen to his lot, and his
record is particularly clear. Coming to Lincoln as a comparative
stranger to the people of this city, and a novice in the administra
sion of public affairs, Mr. Allen at once socured a most cordial
recognition from tho citizens of Lincoln, and from tho very outset
his official career has been such aso command the respect and con
fidence of all the people. Mr. Allen is a most competent officer, and
Mr. Piper will succeed a man whoso placo is not easy to fill. Per
sonally tho out-going secretary is a genial, whole-souled gentleman,
and his family occupies an honorable place in the society of the cap
ital city. Mr. Allen's future plans, so far as we know, are still unde
termined; but it is to bo hoped that Lincoln will continuo to bo his
residence.
George H. Hastings, who retires as attorney-general after serving
two terms, to make way for Mr. Churchill, of Omaha, has for years
been a prominent and popular figure in this city. Living close to
Lincoln and having for a long timo been identified with the politics
the public life of tho state, this city has seen much of Mr. Hast
ings, and it is unnecessary to say that his departure from the state
will be regarded with genuine regret by those whoso business
brings them in contact with the attorney general's office. Like Mr.
Allen, he has given the public a business-like administration, and
his record will bear the closest scrutiny. Mr. Hastings has been an
honor to the office, and tho sum total of his official accomplishments
is greatly to his credit.
Mr Humphrey, tho out-going commissioner of public lands aDd
buildings, is from Broken Bow, and TnE Courier does not know
whether he will return to his former place of residence or remain in
Lincoln. His duties are of such a nature that he is not so promi
nently before the public as most of the other state officers; but Mr.
Humphrey is an excellent officer. There have been important re
forms in the various state interests intrusted to his care, and his
work has been uniformly well done. Mr. Humphrey will retiro in
possession of the confidence of the people.
hind him. Wo refor to Mr. Goudy, tho superintendent of public in
struction. This gentleman's peculiar management of his offico haB
not been such as to commend him to tho uncqualified respect of tho
people Hois arrogant, selfish and not notably competent. His
retirement is a good thing. The disliko that is generally entertained
for Mr. Goudy will add to the warmth of tho welcoiuo that awaitB
Pror. Corbett.
Mr. Campbell, clerk of tho supremo court, was ro-elccted tho other
day. This officer is entitled to tho highest commendation for tho
particularly efficient manner in which ho has performed his duty,
and his reelection, or re-appointment, has been productive of a
number and variety of compliments that might turn tho head of a
man not so well balanced as Mr. Campbell.
Mr. Moore, auditor of public accounts, and Mr. Bartloy, stato
treasurer, now in their first terms, wero ro elected, and will servo two
years longer. Both havo pursued a gonuino reform policy and their
courso has saved the state tho people many thousands of dollars.
Tho most prominent outgoing official iB, of course, Governor
Crounse. His official career is considered elsewhere in this issuo of
The Courier.
OVERSHOT THE MARK.
There was a young woman who had been in society but a portion
of a season. Tho other evening she was at a function, and sho was
introduced to a young man who has had some s ccesss in literaturo.
The bud stood moro or less in awe of him after she learned who ho
was. The literary young man was much impressed with the beauty
of the bud and asked permission to call. This was given him. The
next day tho bud got to thinking of the function and remembered
tho request of the young man.
She went to a girl friend and said to her: "I met Mr. L. at tho
ball the other night and he asked me if ho could call on me. I told
him he could. Now I am awfully worried to think of what I shall
talk to him about. Of courso, he's a literary man. and he will not
care to talk society and all that, and really, I don't know a smglo
thing I can converse with him about that will interest him, and I
don't want him to go away bored. What on earth shall I talk
about?"
Tho friend sympathized with her and told her that sho might talk
about history or 6omo such thing. Filled with this idea, sho went
home and boned up on history.
A few nights later the literary man called. He was ushered into
tho parlor and the bud came down in a few minutes.
"Good evening."
Sho bade him good evening.
"Awful hot, isn't it?"
Sho thought that it was.
There was some more conversation in this original strain, when ho
suddenly launched out like this: "What a delightful party that
was the other evening, wasn't it? I don't know when I have enjoyed
myself more. Everything was perfect. There was no crush. Jnst
enough wero there to make it enjoyable. The music was delightful
and tho refreshments superb. Really, I shall often think of that
ball as one of the most charming I havo ever hau the pleasure of at
tending in Buffalo. I think that"
During the remarks the bud had wriggled about nervously on
her chair. She was on the point of interrupting half a dozen times,
and could refrain no longer. With a fierce little laugh sho broke in:
"Oh yes, but was not that said about Mary, Queen of Scots?"
The literary man gazed at the bud in blank amazement. Seeing
that he diJ not answer her, the bud continued in a theatrical man
ner: "They cut off her head, you know."
The symposium broke up just here, and to this day the literary
man thinks the bud crazy, while the bud hasn't an idea what to
think about the literary man.
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