Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 September 1910 — SNAPSHOTS AT CELEBRITIES [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

SNAPSHOTS AT CELEBRITIES

Governor John Burke of North Dakota.

Although the presidential election is two years off. booms for possible party standard bearers are already on the way. Among the latest to gain publicity is that of Governor John Burke of North Dakota, who is hailed by his admirers as of presidential caliber. Twice chosen chief executive of the state on the Democratic ticket, although Mr. Taft carried the state in 1908, is convincing proof, his friends say, of his popularity. Governor Burke earned his success by hard work. As a youth he learned the trade of cigarmaker, but this did not fit with his rising ambition, and he turned to the law. He was born in Keokuk county, la., and got his early education in the public schools. After he got money enough he studied law at the University of lowa, receiving his degree iu 18S6. Two years later he removed to North Dakota and began working his way upward. He was elected judge of Rolette county in 1889 and again in 1896. In the interim he served as member of the legislature two years in the house and two years in the senate. The law firm of which he is the senior partner is one of the most successful in the state. He was chosen governor in 1907 and re-elected in 1909.

Octave Thanet’s Heroes. Octave Thauet (Miss Alice French) began her literary career with a predisposition to deal with economics and philosophy. It was the result of her education. After polite editorial admonitions she turned to stories which reflected something of her sunny disposition and keen insight into human nature. Little wonder that when asked “Who are your heroes in real life?” Miss French answered with promptness, “Magazine editors.”—New York World. Governor Stubbs of Kansas. Governor Walter Roscoe Stubbs of Kansas, renominated to succeed himself at the recent primaries, is a progressive of the first water. Since entering politics about eight years ago Mr. Stubbs has been the foe of extravagance in state expenditures.

As a member of the legislature ha started the movement to down the statehouse machine and did it most effectually. Governor Stubbs is a millionaire, and he made his pile ns a railroad contractor. He started in as a water carrier for a construction gang and gradually worked his way up. He is a native of Indiana and will be fiftytwo In November. He has lived in Kansas since 1869 and before he began railroading was a farmer, as were his father and grandfather before him. Governor Stubbs is a big man, physically as well as mentally, standing six feet high and built in proportion. He is noted for bis genial smile and general good nature as well as for his sterling honesty.

W. R. STUBBS.