, 1888-10-03

ton of the Democratic party within the
county of Laramie; we have suffered by
it enormous taxes, unequal burdens of
taxation, and very inefficient and %unsatis-
factory results. During Democratic con
troll the county has been plunged careless
ly and needlcssly into debt, and the credit
of the county has been greatly weakened,
The taxes have been heaviest upon the
property holder who had u~nproductive
land, and have been lightest upon those
who should get the greatest benefit from
the county government. We therefore
demand and pledge ourselves to attempt a
change whereby we can nave the lowest
taxes consistent with efficient government
and a just and equitable taxation upon all
classes of property.
I'm support of the principles herein
expressed we do earnestly and cordially
invite the co operation and support OF all
who are interested.
WAR DECLARED.
And now the battle commenced in ear
nest. The surprise of the day occurred
surprisingly sudden. The Kelleyites were
knocked out in a single round. Just how
it happened no one seems to know. The
disappointed ones haven't recovered suf-
~iciently to figure the thing out. 1t was
the country against the city in this race,
and the ~ruralites knocked the persimmon
seemingly without an effort. But to the
tale of woe.
w. l.. Clouser nominated A. D. Kelley
for the sheriffalty candidacy and was APP
plauded
L. N. Bard bashfully mentioned w. G.
Lykins, the Lower Horse creek ranchman,
and the quietness was so great that one
could have heard "a family jar ten blocks
away.
n. j. O'Brien i~okingly presented the
name OF w. r. Schnitger. The city
marshal coyly replied Thank you, but
I'm no candidate and the secretary was
instructed to erase his name.
The manner in which the nominees
should be balloted for was quickly decided
and G. W. Riner and W. r. Schnitger
were appointed tellers and an informal
ballot was taken.
The vote was quickly taken. There
were some intensely excited people in the
room as the count proceeded Men who
essayed to keep tally" became too nerY-
Gus to make a mark before the last ballot
was announced, and surprise an inch deep
was depicted on the countenances of at
least 81 of the &c delegates when the re-
suit of the informal ballot was announced.
A. d. Kelley, the Jim Blaine of the
party locally, the magnetic groceryman,
had 81 votes. Billy Lykins, the ranch
man, was credited with three more than
that number.
The excitement was suppressed, but
there was 100 pounds of steam on in sew
eral quarters and fuel was being added
to the fires every second.
And to think OF it. w. N. Hunt, the
meek and amiable doctor, had the bad
taste to move that Mr.. Lykins be de-
clared the unanimous choice Of the con-
v%ention. For a second ward Republican
his nerve was phenomenal.
Jno. A. Riner offered an amendment
proposing that a formal ballot be taken.
Carried.
The supporters of Kelley were beaten,
but were 10th to surrender. The formal
ballot showed that Lykins gained
strength. He was given "a votes, Kelley
80.
On motion of Mr.. Sewers the nomina-
ton was made unanimous. In response
to a call for a speech Mr.. Lykins said that
if elected he would endeavor to perform
his duties. Mr.. Kelley said that he
would support the ticket ch~eertully and
heartily.
A ROW.
In a neat speech +. s.. Hebard placed
Thomas B. Adams in nomination for the
Office of county clerk. N. j. O'Brien,
the only Irish Republican in the hall, was
on his feet in an instant with blood in his
eye. He charged that Adams was a
Democrat, had opposed the election of
James G. Blaine and was a free trader.
Personally he had the highest regard for
Mr.. Adams, but thought that the gentle
mans political career would not bear
microscopical investigation. To a moral
certainty he was a Democrat and a free
trader and was not entitled to recognition
in a Republican convention.
f. S. Hebard, Col. Rabbit and Chas.
Cushenberry came to Adams rescue. In
the course of his remarks Mr.. Hebard said
that Mr.. Adams had signed the following
declaration Of principles of the Young
Mems Republican club. 1t is reproduced
oat;ro.