Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-02-20
Sixth District Political Gossip.

The republican central committee OF
the sixth congressional district are al
ready considering the convention ques.
tion. Many are favoring two conven-
tions, one to elect delegates to the
national convention and the other to
nominate candidate for congress, and
there is some talk of placing one of these
on the Kansas Pacific road and the other
in county of the northern tier.
As to candidates, almost every county
in the district has one or more candidates.
Mitchell county has three men who are
frequently mentioned as possible candi-
dates. A. H. Ellis of Beloit, is consider
ed by many here to be the strong man to
lead the party to victory. Ellis is brainy
lawyer, with quite an aptitude for poll
tics, and is we'll known over the district.
Clark A. Smith, of Cawker City, ex-judge
of this district, we'll known and popular,
is also mentioned. W. 81. Caldwell, for
many years editor Of the Beloit Courier,
now receiver of the Kirwin land office,
may be urged as candidate. Mr.. Cald-
we'll is an cid political war horse, carry
ing the honorable scars of many hard
fought political battle, and is one of the
old-timers here.
Osborne county will probably send a
delegate favoring w. 8. Tilton, editor of
the Osborn Farmer. Tilton has learned
to give and take blows in politics, and
will make strong fight for the place.
Jewell county may present the claims
of G. Angevlne, of Mankato, lawyer of
much ability and an experienced poll
tician.
Smith county will probably send dele
cation for Webb McNall, the nominee of
the last republican convention. Webb is
accustomed to political fights Of all kinds,
and is slayer. There is also some talk
in this county of W. 81. Nelson. "Billy"
is at present assistant state treasurer,
and has many friends in the sixth dis
trict. His home is in Smith Center,
where he has an interest in the Pioneer
Bulletin.
Phillips county will probably send q
delegation for John Bissell OF Phillips.
burg. John is willy end wary politician
OF the old school.
Norton county will present the claims
OF F. NJ. Lockard. Frank is the present
senator from his district, and is now q
general merchant at Norton. He is con-
sidered one of the best organizers in the
sixth district, is well acquainted and has
host Of warm friends. He is not much
given to talking, but is noted for Saving
wood" politically.
Decatur county may present the name
of Al Patchin, of Oberlin, who at one
slime served acceptably as state senator
and wss afterward register of the Ober-
sllp 1and once. Mr.. Patchin is quite we'll
known and thoroughly liked. He would
receive large percentage of the floating
vote il nominated.
Cheyenne county will shout for w. B.
Ingersoll of Bird City. Mr.. Ingersoll is
an able lawyer. an eloquent speaker, and
like all other aspirants for the place, a
stalwart republican.
u. A. Chambers, OF Hoxie, a talented
lawyer and young man of much exper-
ience politically, will be supported by the
Sheridan county delegation. Mr.. Cham
bers is we'll known as leading member
of the legislatures of 1887 and 1889.
Rocks county will probably present the
name OF Judge G. w. Smith OF Stockton.
Charlie Smith is one Of the ablest and