Indiana, and their happy family embraces four children, Harry, Charles, Anna, and Sadie. The selection of Comrade Fowler for his present position has met with general approval from the soldier citizens of the state.

ON. IRA A. SHERIDAN, steward of the Institution for Feeble-Minded Youth, at Beatrice, is well known in the political circles of this state. He came to Nebraska twenty-three years ago, located in Red Willow county, and was elected to the house of representatives in 1892. He was a diligent worker, both on the floor and in committee room, made many warm friends, and was recognized as one of the leaders of his party in the house. Politically his antecedents were democratic, and he clung to the faith until a few years ago, when he became a pronounced populist. He was very instrumental, in concert with other leading populists, in shaping the state ticket in the campaign of 1896. Mr. Sheridan is a man of commanding presence, easy of approach, and has the happy faculty of rapidly gaining political friends. He is a most effective organizer, and his services in the campaign of last year were thoroughly appreciated by his associates among all divisions of the fusion alliance.