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POINTS IN POLlTICb.
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THE Fifth ward will be well to the front as usual in the com
ing spring campaign. The dogs of war will soon be turned
loose, and as they have been feeding on raw meat, they are
in prime condition to do battle. From the present outlook the in
dications are that the caucus and primaries will equal in warmth
any that have preceded, and some of them, as the public remembers,
were hot.
Until recently it looked as though Mart Aitken would have plain
Failing in the ward for city treasurer; but lately J. P. Maule has
fiitcnd the race for mayor and he has already received strong back
ing. Barr Parker and A. D. Burr are also said to be candidates for
mayor, but the tight will be between Maule an..' Aitken if the form
er remains a candidate. It is said by some that what Maule really
wants is the city attorneyship, and others contend that he is a can
didate for district judge. But meanwhile he is in tho race for
mayor, and he seems to be in earnest.
Two years ago Aitken was a candidate for treasurer, and he ask
ed for the usual courtesy of the control of the ward delegation.
The caucus that year will bo remembered as one of the stormiest on
record. Aitken has for years been an active, consistent republican,
and he was entitled to what he asked by every rule of political
usage. But the friends of Elmer Stephenson were determined that
he should be re elected city treasurer, and they came over into the
Fifth ward and carried the day Ed Sizer and Gillilan and other
prominent workers opposed giving Aitken the delegation, and after
a long fight, the friends of Stephenson, a Third ward candidate,
were successful in practically defeating the Fifth ward candidate
in his own ward. Some of Aitken's friends have ever since regarded
this as a great political outrage, and there has been a general feel
ing that he deserved the cordial support of the ward this year. But
Sizer and Gillilan and the workers who are usually allied with them,
are now for Maule, declaring that mayor is a more important office
than treasurer, and that the waid ought to go after the Diggest
thing in sight. On the other hand Aitken has scores of steadfast
and influential friends and he has an even chance of winning.
George Woods will probably begin his campaign in earnest shortly
after his return from his bridal trip. Meanwhile Frank Graham
and the rest of 'em are not inactive.
There continues to be much talk of a business candidate for
mayor some man who is not a politician.
Weir will of course be re-nominated by somebody. If he can't
get any pa.ty or individual to undertake this responsibility, he will
n tminate himself. And it is no use denying that he will poll a
great many votes. Weir will not be indorsed by the democrat?.
The democrats will have a candidate of their own. F. W. Brown is
frequently mentioned in this connection. Mr. Brown, if nominated,
would hardly be elected, but he would make an excellent mayor
Some republicans would vote for him.
Elmer Stephenson is regarded by some as a candidate for a fourth
term as city treasurer. The fact that he asked the council to ex
amine his accounts is what causes peonle to believe that he is a can.
due. Of course a highly commendatory report of an auditing com
mittee would he a valuable campaign document, and those who
kuow anything about Mr. Stephenson's conduct of his office know
the report would le commendatory.
Common Serse
Should be used in attempting to cure that very disagreeable
disease, catarrh. As catarrh originates in impurities in the blood,
local applications can do no permanent good. The common sense
method of treatment is to purify the blood, and for this purpose
there is no preparation superior to Hood's Sarsaparilla.
Hood's Pills cure constipation by restoring peristaltic action to
the alimentary canal.
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encouraging in the outlook
Tha marriage ceremony of Miss
White and Mr. Marshall, to occur next
Wednesday at Holy Trinity church will
attract considerable attention as both
parties are prominent young people.
The present week has been devoid of
incident and there is nothing especially
The club dances were not very well at
tended on account of the extremely cold weather.
Tho Pleasant tfour club gave one of the most enjoyaolo dances of
the season at the Lincoln hotel Friday. Nearly all of the members
were present and enjoyed the dance.
Judge Tucker of Humbolt was in the city Wednesday.
Mr. A. Bruce Coffroth has returned from an extended eastern trip.
Miss Matilda Lennon, a well known and talented contralto singer
of Boston, Mass., arrived in the city yesterday to make Lincoln her
future home. Miss Lennon will be warmly welcomed in the musi
sal circles of this city.
Mr. Robert A. Clapp, who for the past year has been attorney for
the Farmers and Merchants Insurance Company, has resigned and
formed a partnership with Mr. Hasty of Fairbury. Bob, as he is
familiarly called, has many friends in this city, who wish him well in
his new held of labor."
Mrs. Ed Sheldon and daughter of Nebraska City, who have been
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Bawley, returned home Tuesday
accompanied by Miss Fannie Hawley.
Miss Grace Kenney of Omaha is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Muirette.
Miss Bernice Becker entertained a few friends Tuesday evening.
The Y. P. S. C. E. of the First Presbyterian church gave an "at
home on Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Lucie Phillips at
1615 M street. The houBe was prettily decorated with lillies of the
valley and white hyacinths. A large number were present and the
evening was delightfully spent with music and recitations. Lemon
ade was served from a beautifully decorated punch bowl.
Monday evening the Marshall Division K. of P. Lodge Number 41
gave a social at their hall at 10th and O street. A large number
was in attendance and eojoyed themselves until a late hoar.
The K. of P. sisterhood contemplate giving a pound social next
Saturday evening for the benefit of Lincoln's poor. A good musi
cal program is being arranged.
Mr. George W. Avery of Sioux City is visiting C. A. Howe.
Mr. William Meyer, late of Lincoln but now of Des Moines, is in
the city.
Mr. J. G. Rounds, cashier of the Citizen's National Bank of Des
Moines, was in the city during tho past week.
Mrs. H. E. Noble of Portland, Ore., is visiting at the homo of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Marlay, south Twenty-third street. She
is accompanied by her children, Marjoiie and Janet.
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