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assured them that. while the G.. A. r. felt most
kindly toward ex-Confederate soldiers. they be-
leved that the rebel flag could not with propriety
be carried in the ranks of any body of men OF
which the g. \. r veterans formed part HIS
reasoning and courage proved effective. As COM
ma nder-in- chief he headed the column of 10000
veterans in the parade in Washington in 1882. his
influence has never been sought In vain by old
soldiers seeking employment. and In that friendly
service he has known 10 difference between Re-
publicans and Democrats.
Captain Palmer has successfully carried on IN
Albany the business OF painter and decorator
and some of his work exists in the new State
Capitol there.
James A. Roberts. of Buffalo. who has been
named for Controller born in Maine about
forty-four years ago. When only mteeh
years old he enlisted in the army near
the close Of the Civil War; After graduation
from Bowdon College he became resident of Buff
falo in 1876 and has been of the most active
business men OF that city ever since. He is a law
YER but has been largely Identified with real-estate
interests. and through his activity and energy has
been conspicuous In the development OF the CITY
He Is vice-presdent OF the Buffalo Loan, Trust and
Safe Deposit Company and Is one OF the originators
and principal promoters Of the townsite OF Depew'
an Industrial suburb of Buffalo. He elected
member of the Assembly in 1879 and reelected Tor
another term Mr. Roberts is now president OF the
Republican League of Buffalo In all the relations
of life he enjoys exceptional popularity ana MS
nomination for the office Of Controller was es-
peciay pleasing to the delegates from Erie county
Addison Il. Colvin the candidate for State Treas
urer was born thirty-four years ago at Glens
Falls ~ Y His father died when the son was
four years old At the age OF eighteen Mr.. Colvin
established The Glens Falls Daily Times. In con-
nection with which newspaper Is now estaohs"su
THE Glens Falls Weekly Messenger He Is IN
,sted in several local institutions as stockhoider
and director and Is first yice-presiden OF the war
rem County Agricultural Society. Mr.. Colvin has
been for several years delegate to the Republican
State Conventions An attractive public speaker ne
Is always popular in discussions before large as
semblages. whether social or political. lie ~ d
member Of the Presbyterian Church ana man vi
the highest integrity. and exceptionally qualled
for the discharge OF the duties OF the ONCE lot
which he has peen nominated
Theodore f.. Hancock. of Syracuse the candiia,e
for the Office of Attorney-1ieneral. was porn III
Oswego County In lS49. He graduated from
WESLEYAN University and the Columbia Law schooL
While "A law student in New-York CITY ne was III
the Office of Edward r. Bartlett, Just nominated
for Judge OF the Court Of Appeals. After MS grauu
alton he was with the law firm OF Bangs & North
OF New-York. Removing to Syracuse. he soon De-
came an active and energetic member OF the local
bar. and was twice elected Dlstrict-Attorney, run
ming each time about 800 ahead OF his ticket. a
wear ago he came within three votes OF receiving
his party's nomination Tor Justice OF the supreme
Court He is "A member of the hrm OF HAN
cock Beach q Dcvine. of Syracuse NlIlam a.
Roach we'll known throughout the state as a
Cleveland Democrat. being one OF ms partners. MI
Hancock is conspicuous for his Industry ana en-
rrgy and his reputation as a successful advocate
has led To his almost constant employment III couI.
i'm connection with some Of the most important
cases civil and criminal. in this community
Campbell W. Adams. Of Utica. nominated tor
STATE Engineer IL thirty-eight years Old during
th@ last Ten years hc mas almost constantly filed
The offce of city Engineer OF Utica, without re,
gard 10 the political complexion OF the muncipa
Vice of The Rome. WATERFOWL and Ogdensbufg
Railroad Company Two years age ne was was
.rrc,Ilv .uploye.i hy Dr. W Seward Webb to ala
IN The construction % the Adirondack Railroad
He IS a thoroughly practical man; win iaIFe eM ~
ecu,ye ability and Is exceptionally popular, Doth
socially and among his business associates-a TACT
which was emphasized by his unanimous nohli M
competitor.