Aberdeen Herald

UNCLE LEVI WINS.

As stated in the last issue of the Herald, Levi Ankeny, in all probability, will be the next United States senator from the state of Washington. His "barrel" has won. Since his first ambition to wear the senatorial toga, in 1893, Banker Ankeny has proceeded upon the theory that money would land the desired position, and, as he said at that time, "I've got the money."

For a time Levi was an "easy mark" for the grafters, but he gained knowledge by experience and of late has been getting better value for his investments, and, after a ten-year struggle, his ambition will be realized in 1903.

Speaking of Ankeny's chances, the Oregonian says:

"If Levi Ankeny is not the next United States senator from Washington, to succeed George Turner, his friends will be greatly surprised. One result of Tuesday's election was the success of a large number of candidates known to be friendly to the Walla Walla man. He is now in a commanding position, and he ought to have no great trouble in securing the desired honor."

"I've got the money" fully describes the only qualification of Mr. Ankeny for the high position of senator, and the fact that the state will suffer from weak representation in the upper house of congress was unable to weigh with the voters against the money bags of Walla Walla.

As Uncle Levi's political investments were largely made in newspaper offices, we shall not be surprised to hear his praises sung by every approachable paper in the state as the session of the legislature draws near. The republicans of Chehalis county do not favor him to any extent, yet we will wager a year's subscription to the Herald that he receives the vote of the four members from this county.