The Courier accuses the Argus of having ...

The Courier accuses the Argus of having two years ago shed great crocodile tears because Rich was then "defeated by the 'bosses' of the party." The Argus two years ago never made any such statement. It did not two years ago claim that the bosses defeated Rich. How could it, when then as now Beal and the Courier were for Rich. The fact remains and the Courier may answer it if it can, that the bosses of the Republican party have decreed that Rich shall be the nominee of the Republican party. Therailroad magnates are for him and that settles it. He will be nominated. A faithful public servant deserves reward. There are many candidates for county office on the Democratie side this year, but for the important office of state senator but one name has been mentioned. But the name is that of one so richly deserving of promotion that we trust that James L. Lowden, of Ypsilanti township, will be named for senator by acclamation. Mr. Lowden hasserved fortwo terms in the legislature as a member of the lower house, and was known as one of the most faithful workers in the house. He was always in his seat, is level headed, commanded the respect of his fellow members and made an enviable record as a legislator. During his last term he served as chairman on the important cbmmittee on ways and means. In these days when too many men have come to regard legislative office as given them to raake a pleasure holiday, Lowden's conscientious work shines forth in strong contrast. Washtenaw would be well cared for, with such a conscientious worker in the senate. Oft#n haye. we been told that it is the uit bird which flutters. The Courier in its great anxiety to make it appear that the recent Republican "blow out" in this city was a grand success, this week flutters until we all feel sorry for the poor wounded thing. It whistles loudly, claims in one breath that the Cleveland reception was non-partisan, which is the truth, and in the next breath calis it a purely political affair. The Republican gathering of the clans would not have been compared with the Cleveland reception had not the Republicans on the streets loudly boasted that they would outdo that reception. Much space is devoted to explaining away the ba-d breaks in the program and much big talk is indulged in. But after all what does the Courier's showing amount to. Everyone knows that the reason why the Courier flutters so, is because it was greatly dissappointed in the effect of the demonstration planned with the aid of the big men of its party at a cost of $1,400. As a banquet, the affair was a success but as to Republican votes or coming up to what was promised outside the banquet hall, everyone knows it was not a success.