Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-08-30
JUDGE WINCHESTER.

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JUDGE WINCHESTER.
The Mantlan judicial Convention Unani-
NOUS for Winchcster.
The first republican judicial convention
| for the Sixth district, held at Mandan Sat-
urday. was as harmonious as it was unani-
nous. There were but two candidates
Mr.. w. H. Winchester of Bismarck, and
Mr.. E. G. Rice Of Mandan. Before the as
sembling Oftthe convention it was evident
that Mr.. Winchester was the choice of a
large majority OF the delegates, but as Nor
ton county was instructed for Rice, his
nomination and at least complimentary
vote was necessary on the part Of the Nor
ton county delegation.
The convention was called to order at 2
o'clock, slow time. by Chairman Coe of the
district committee.
w. F. Cochrane of Kidder, was elected
temporary chairman, and j. NJ. Tracy of
Stark, temporary secretary. The tempo
rary organization was afterward made per-
manent. 40 :s
A committee on credentials was ap-
pointed consisting of Philbrick of Bur
leigh. Dickinson of Stark, Voss of Morton,
Staley of Mclean, and Herrick of EN-
mons.
The committee reported full delegations
from the various counties composing the
district, viz: Burleigh, Z; Stark, 4; Kidder,
O, q, r, M1l A..
Ger, 2; Billings, i; Hettinger, i; Oliver, Il
| total, 81.
A committee on resolutions consisting
of Tuttle Of Morton, Jewell of Burleigh,
and Ayr Of Hettinger was appointed.
Nominations Of Judge being in order,
Mr.. Packark of Morton. in a very pleasant
speech nominated Mr.. Ezekiel G. Rice or
Morton, which was seconded by Miller of
Morton.
Mr.. Stewart of Burleigh nominated Mr..
| W.. H. Winchester OF Burleigh. Mr.. Stew
art in nominating Mr.. Winchester said:
We have met to-day in this magnificent
building to preform one of the most import
republicans OF this district. Ever since the
territory of Dakota was formed the Judges
have been appointed for us by the authOri-
ties at Washington, and we may well be-
| lieve that those judges were not appointed
solely because OF their qualifications but
OAlCA lllACo do q 1OWdIU 1UI pgllIIcdl StT-
vices. That those judges were, on the
whole, able and conscientious and impair
tial is due more to the fact that they were
lawyers than that they were politicians.
ln selecting for the republicans of this
district candidate for judge, mere locality
should cut no figure. A love of Justice and
respect for law is not bounded by lakes or
rivers or mountains or plains.
Walter H. Winchester was the unani-
nous choice of Burleigh county; he is we'll
fitted for the position. He was born in
New York about 45 years ago, brought up
on farm and like many farmers boy
was obliged to work in summer and take
in tile winter. In the course of time he be-
came school teacher and acquired sutti-
ciont means to attend the Franklin county
academy in the summer. But like
many of Americas sons he left college
and went forth to serve his country as
private soldier. Some may think that his
action in leaving the opportunities he had
did not show good judgement and was not
the pest method of preparing himself to be
a lawyer or a judge of the district court,
but the men WHO will find fault with the
spirit he showed on that occasion are not
in the republican party today. Mr.. Win,
chester went into the war and fought
nine battles. He was wounded in the battle
OF Nine Forks; was at Appomatox when Lee
surrendered, and also fought under Gen.
Custer. You may well believe that he saw
fighting enough during his service with
Caster to last him a liftime. His expert
ence on the field Of battle will do much to
for the laws that you make. If you choose
him for your judge you will find him able,
impartial and fearless. After the war was
over Mr.. Winchester came back to his
home, graduated from the academy,
and went to Amherst college. He
school in New York, one Of the best
colleges in the country,and graduated from
| there in 1873. Since that time he has been
engaged in Dracticing law in New York
and in Dakota. During the last six years
he has been superintendent of public
schools In Burleigh county. He has an ex-
tensive law practice, and in all respects is
fitted for the position Of Judge of this dis
trict. He has been a steady and consistent
| republican. He is a scholar and GENTLE
man and you will never need to be
ashamed of him as Judge.
Mr.. Parker, OF Emm0ns, seconded
the nomination, stating that he was an
the courage to face bullets had the courage
to deal out justice impartially. Mr.. Wal
lace, OF Burlelgh, also seconded the NOM
ination. He spoke of his past record. how
! he was reared on a farm and by hard
| knocks gained an education and standing
| Al esA AOAOA 0O!O pAOACoo1OlIs hO dlSU SpOkc
OF the high order to which Mr. Winchester,
as superintendent of public instruction,
had brought the schools of Burligh county.
Mr.. Herrick OF Emmons, also testified to
the good record Of Mr.. Winchester back in
! New York state. He (Herrick) was born
and reared in the same county, and lie
knew whereof he spoke
The call of counties showed the follow
ing vote:
For Winchester Burlelgh, 4; Stark, 4;
Kidder, 8; Emmous, 8; Mclean, 8; Billings,
1; Hettlnger,1 l. Total, %.
For Rice-Morton, Z; Mercer, 2; Oliver,1.
Total, 10.
Before the announcement of the vote
Packard, on behalf of the friends of Mr..
Rice, moved to make the nomination Of Mr..
Winchester unanimous, and it was made
with applause.
Being called for, Mr.. Winchester ac-
knoWledged his nomination in the follow
! languages:
GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION AND
FELLOW REPUBLICANS: The most / can
do on such an occasion as this is to thank
you for the high confidence you have
placed in me in putting my name on the
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