Thomas County cat., 1890-08-28

and have proven themselves true to
the interests of the masses. Among
the new names to appear before the
convention for state office, is that
of Hon. C. NJ. Hovey of this city.
Though his acquaintance throughout
the state is quite extensive, yet the
mass of voters are strangers to his high
qualifications and just claims for the
position. Mr.. Hovey, is a twenty
FIVE year pioneer. passing through the
trials and hardships of a homesteader
with unusual courage. Having ex-
perienced these unfortunate circum-
stances he has always been thoughtful
of those who needed encouraging word
and help, to pull through the hard
times. He is kind, generous and the
better you become acquaintedwith him
the more prominent his high attributes
of character distinguish themselves.
His four years of county treasurership
have proven him a man possessing
more than usual financial ability. The
county books having been examined
and balanced 5y an expert, show the
correctness of his method in dealing
with public officers. His books are
correct to q cent and this is Indeed
a circumstance to be proud of. With
this record he appears before the peo-
pie to serve them further.
Mr.. Hovey is always interested in
the progress Of the farmers and old
soldiers. In view of the failure of
crops in this state and especially the
northern and western part he made an
effort to have applications for pensions
from old soldiers in these sections,
placed ON q preferred Inst that the dis
tress which prevails might be speedily
relieved. The matter was placed be-
fore Commissioner Raum and consider.
er by him but owing to the condition
of things in other states, he could not
show what might be called partiality
between states. The demand will,
however, have a tendency to hurry
matters in the pension department.
and thus the needs of old soldiers viii!
be more promptly attended to.
In taking a retrospective Fiew of
his canvass, we cannot bat help ad
mire has frankness and good feeling
toward opponents. He has carried on
on his campaign with the intention
of winning but at no time has he spok-
en- unkindly of those who are seeking
the same Office. He places himself on
his merits, and if that counts any
thing, he will surely be our next aud
itor. The farmers have no objections
to him for their interests have always
been his, and no opportunity is lost
to do them favor or better their
when 1t lays in his power.
He is representative young repu bli-
can and member Of the republican
State League The old soldiers have
fought for him through the canvass,
and will stick to him to the last.
No other candidate in the field. be
he soldier or not, is stronger friend
of the G.. A. r. or takes more interest
in its welfare. Mr.. Hovev has made
an honest fight for the nomination
and as result of this, every county
in the northwest which has already
held their convention. with the ex-
ceptions of one, have endorsed or
instructed for him. This brings to
mind, what the Topeka Capital and
prominent republicans in other parts
of the state have said about the north
west 1t has always been claimed
that the northwest does not come and
ask as unit, but this time they cry
aloud with one voice, "Give us Charlie,
Hovey for auditor"