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"Vanity of vanities, tilth tho preacher, mil in
Tanitj."
And it it Tin to with politics ;
For, if one attalneth unto the highest offices in
the gift of thopeoplo
What hath ho attained after all!
What hath he to own, but vain and empty
slory.
Which is as fleeting as vain life, and o'en
moro soT
Or what hath he to lcate behind, and when tho
days of his Tanity have passed?
Verily, politics is the greatest of all vaniti es !
Now that we are to hare a pop gov
ernor and legislature, let ub bow to the
inevitable without bo much apprehen
sion. Governor Uolcomb has publicly
proclaimed his views. The people of
this state and the money kings of the
east need no longer lemain in dread of
radical or vicious legislation. The large
majority given Governor Holcomb in
this state attests the fact that thousands
of Nebraska's beet business men voted
for him, even though they they did vote
the balance of the republican ticket.
And that the judgment of these thous
ands of republicans, insofar as they be
lieved Holcomb to be an efficient and
conservative executive was not at fault.
His letter evinces this fact; his record
for the past two years proves it.
And Governor Holcomb, keen man
that he is, feels what is expected at his
hands in return for the great confidence
reposed in him. He is aware that he is
the recognized leader of the populists of
thiB state, and that be will either make
a good record or destroy his political
future by his policy this winter.
It may also be asserted that the pops
of this year are not of the rabid class of
some years. Like all other political
bodies, they, too, have learned the great
importance of conservatism and con
sistency. They know the attitude of
banks and other corporations; they real
ize that by their actions the credit of
Nebraska will either be maintained or
hopelessly shattered. And having a
knowledge of these facts, one can
hardly believe that the coming Etate
dignitaries will jeopardise their chances
for further euccess by treading on the
toes of Governor Holcomb or by the ad
vocacy of measures which have a ten
dency to injure the state. It is also
believed that the populists will not torn
per with matters affecting local politics,
though they may cut the city charter to
some extent.
And speaking on this subject, it
should bo stated that a great many
Brown who are, by the way. a host in
themselves have been booming hint
for president for tho young republicans.
Whether Ned will accept the position is
not known. He should do so, at any
rate. He is able, trustworthy and onor
getic, and that is tho kind of material
the Young Men's Republican club needs
at its head.
Jim Parker has imparted an awful
secret to one of his bosom friends. He
eiaieu on me quiet tnai ne was not a
candidate for any otlice next spring.
But we have this chestnut before.
Many people are wondering what F.
W. Collins receives from tho national
republican pie counter. In regard to
this matter it may be reliably stated
that Mr. Collins will bo given nearly
anything within reason he may ask for.
In order to relieve the minds of the
aspirants for office in Nebraska it may
be asserted that Frank will not interfere
with any of their contemplations. No;
he is after agreater position. Mr.Collins
needs no recommendation from press or
individual. EIU record and personal
work are known. Ho is deserving, and
can be sure o! being richly rewarded.
Corn is being daily used for fuel,
while thero are tens of thousands who
are huDgry. Millions of tons of coal lie
at every hand, while many thousands of
wretched human beings shiver in the
cold. The man with the corn cannot
get the coal; the man without corn can
not .jet neither it nor the corn. Strange,
isn't it?
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Doubtless a great many men who .
make politics a business are wondering
what they have to bo thankful for.
The republican city central commit
tee will probably hold a meeting soon
and discuss the advisability of using the
Lincoln system at the spring primaries.
It is said that Mayor Graham and all
the committeemen but one favor the
adoption of it.
The silver men it the First, Fifth and
Sixth wards will experience no difficulty
next spring in finding candidates for the
council. In the first named ward is N.
C. Brock; in the Fifth dwell Col. Jos
McGraw and Lieut-Col- William Price,
and in the Sixth liveth the Invircible,
Col. L. L. Pace
blare of trumpets nor the clanging of
cyrabols to make him popular. His
record of twenty or moro years in this
county commend him as a loyal expo
nent of republicanism; his services to
tho party of protection are of incalcula
ble value. For years hns he preached
the principles of tho republican party,
and when he wan not expounding them
he was assiduously laboring for their in
troduction and practical uso. Unlikn
that of many men, the reputation of
Mr. Sizer has never bsen retlected upon,
and never have his motives been im
pugned. His worth and sincerity as a
republican needs no comment. As an
original McKinley man, Mr. Sizer was
among the foremost. As a candidato
for the marshalflhip be elands pro emi
nently first and is deserving.
We know tho spring campaign is on
by the number of ward caucusscs being
held.
Tho man who kicks because he does
ot see his name printed in every issue
of a newspaper, should remember that
thero aro other people in this country
besides hiniBelf T.
Gregory sells tho host crushed coke
for $7.40 por ton. 11th and O. Phono 3KI.
COURIER PRIZE GONTEST.
A number of stories have been sent to
'The Courier"' and entorcd in the com
petition for tho prize. Tho editor re
serves tho right to print any or nil ot tho
stories sent in whother they receive the
prize or not. This notice will bo printed
in tho paper until the announcement of
tho prizes. Any who may object to the
stipulation may withdraw hie story from
competition at any time before No
vember .10.
The Judges aro John II. Ames, W. F.
Summers and tho Rev. II. Percy Silver
The manuscripts are to bo handed to
tho judges without any names written
upon them and the prizes will be
awarded to a letter or to a number.
Sensational
Circulars and Price Lists soon
find their way into waste bask
ets, but this prominent
ought to strike
you favorably.
It is to inform you that tho
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EACH WEEK
newspapers injure the state to the same
xtent that populism is said to do. The
papers in question, instead of making
the best of an unsatisfactory bargain,
have the pernicious habit of disparaging
the state's credit in their every issue.
Instead of advising and encouraging a
good administration, they ridicule and
discourage it. Instead of incurring the
temporary friendship of th opposition,
they only intensify its enmity. And all
this to the detriment of the state.
While The Courier does not desire to
maintain a pop legislature, it is im
pressed with the fact that much benefit
would inure to the state would the press
but temporarily bolster up a broad and
safe policy, and give the populists credit
for wisdom and conservatism until they
have reason to denounce them.
The Young Men'3 Republican club of
Lincoln will hold a meeting some time
next month, at which time officers for
the ensuing year will be elected. Johu
B. Cunningham, who is now president
of the club, has given out the informa
tion that he will positively not be a
candidate for re election. John has
Seventh wards, there may be some trou
ble in securing candidates on the silver
ticket, as the Second went republican
by 20 and the Seventh by about a
vote. Alex Weber will undoubtedly be
the silver councilmanic candidate in
the Third ward. In the Second ward
Fred Voght will likely buck the repub
Iicaa candidate for the council. In the
Sixth the friends of Sam A. Adler will
strive to place him in Guthrie's shoes,
and promise that gentleman a warm
tight. The Courier some weeks ago
gave the names of all the other candi
dates for the council, so need not again
print them.
What's the matter with the Fourth
and Fifth ward statesmen? Here we
have a city campaign kocking at the
door, and there are no candidates for
council in the above named wards ex
cepting the present incumbents.
Coneiderabb excitement would be
aroused if a certain prominent candi
date for mayor would quit the field; yet
such an occurence may be looked for.
. R. Sizer is a candidate for United
States marshal for this state, and that
he will receive the appointment is con
ceded by every one who is a judge of
such matters. Notwithstanding that
every newspaper man, state, city and
county official, the chairmen and mem-
patrons. W o have secured the services of 3 Jr O. ." Kenvon. late
of Chicago, to manage our Wall Paper Department, and ho will bo ready at any
time to give you any new ideas, as well as to show you our new patterns.
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Jackets for $6, worth $8 to $12.
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All choice new garments of latest style cloths and
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made an efficient general for this force, bers of all republican central commit-
and no doubt would have been tendered toes, nearly every attorney and other
second term had he desired it. Since citizen of Lancaster county have signed
hk declination the friends of Ned his petition, Mr. Sizer needs not the
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