The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-09-13
FALL ELECTION.
Dozens OF Omces 10 be Filled, but Not
Many Candidates as yet, Except
for n Few Important ONCE

" CIV lIupOTtuht SHiCts
Tuesday, November I, is election day.
The republican county mass-meeting
takes place Wednesday, Goth inst, the
r territorial convention Tuesday, Goth
inst. The democratic convention will
take place early in October, and the
county commissioners will soon desig-
nate the voting precints of Laramie
county. That stage has therefore been
reached with politicians at which they
discuss the probable wishes Of possible
candidates and exchange opinions as to
theimeaning of the movements of men
who may have an eye upon office
FIRST in order of Importance Of places
to be filled Is the position Of delegate to
congress. On the part Of the republic
cans the men most prominently men
toned are Hon. ]. W. Meldrum, chair
man Of the republican territorial com.
mlttee, and Ex-Governor John W.
Hoyt, either will accept the nomination,
1t Is believed, in case it is rendered him.
Hon. F. E. Warren and Hon. Thos.
Sturgis both have out-spoken friends,
but is believed neither will permit his
name to go before the convention. The
democrats hereabouts name only Hon.
NJ. E. Post, the present delegate.
For the county commissioners places,
1t is generally thought the republicans
will renominate Thmas Swan, N.
Robertson, L. c. Whipple and Andrew
Gilchrist. Mr.. Swan will make no
fight for the nomination before the
convention, but If nominated will run.
Mr.. Robertson has large business inter-
ests in Colorodo, which may interfere
with his acceptance of Office in Wyom-
ing. He may, however, be persuaded
by the republicans to take a place on
their ticket.
Mr.. L. G. Whipple, and Andrew Gill
christ have their friends who speak of
them as men to make good county com
missioners. 1t is said that Mr.. Kelly
has proved to be an acceptable colleague
to his brother commissioners, and, it
nominated by the democrats, there is a
chance Of his being Endorsed by the
republicans as their candidate as well.
Friends of all these gentlemen argue
that they should be reelected, as they
have learned the duties of their office,
are well acquainted with the roads of
the county, are especially skillful in
equalizirg assessments, and work to-
gether harmoniou sly.
Over the Sherif's Office there are to be
election battle. There is already
active work being done among the re-
publicans by the friends of Deputy
Marshal W. R. Schnitker and Sheriff S.
X. Sharpless. Ira L. Fredendal, who
some time ago was mentioned as a
possible dark horse, to come before the
convention should other candidates
fail in securing a nomination, will go
to the convention with delegates to
vote and work Tor him from the beg
inning. Messrs. Gilchrist and Lykins
are spoken of as possible candidates.
The list of democratic candidates en-
braces N. N Craig, OF Craig & Gard
ner, A. II. Reel, G.. A. Draper, T. jeff
Carr, L. II. Bresanhen, F. c. Thoma-
son, Chas. F. Miller and, last but not
least, Col. Luke Murrin. Mr.. Craig
will not make a strong effort before the
time of the convention to secure the
nomination for sheriff, but If he is put
up he will run to win" There is a
belief among some democrats that ''the
oil fellows'' nave had their show and
must step outside.
For the county clerks office the
name generally mentioned by the re-
p%ublicans is J. X. jeffrey, the present
incumbent. The democrats have two
possible candidates, D.. Miller, Chas.
F. Miller and j. M. Tompkins, but the
latter is most frequently spoken of as
a candidate for probate Judge and
county treasurer. Before he gets the {
latter place he will very likely be OBJ Z
liged to count more votes for himself E
than for Isaac Bergman, who now sits {
at the county treasurer's desk. Chas. F.
Miller is also thought to be an aspirant
for the democratic nomination.
Prosecuting Attorney G. n. Potter
was the only man heard by the writer
as a candidate for his Office in either
party. Mr.. ]. G. Baird will not con-
sent to be the democratic candidate.
Mr.. Baird is spoken of on both sides as
a likely nominee for the territorial
council, but Is not inclined to run for
office of any kind.
Assessor John T. Chafin says he will
not run to succeed himself. w. W.
Jeffrey, who has done the assessors
work the past year, will, it is believed,
be given the nomination by the democ-
racy without opposition.
DR.. j. Y. Cowhick, the democrats
wish to retain as the superintendent of
public schools. Rev. A. B. Banks
may take the nomination OF the repub-
lican party for the office, and Rev.
Seymour is also mentioned.
Vim. G.. provinces will be the nomi-
nee of the democrats for county sur
veyor.
Coroner VIM. F. Lee will likely be a
candidate for justice of the peace.
Geo. p. Goldacker will likely be the
nominee of the democrats for coroner,
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