The courier., 1896-03-28
good qualities. he is strong Mckinley

The gentleman who is known to fame
a the iutroducer OF The curfew Ordl,
nance, is q candidate for reelection to
the council from the Second ward. Mr..
Lawlor receives letters from ell parts of
the country commencing him for his
part in the adoption OF the curfew
The republicans OF the Second ward are
well satisfied with Mr.. Laxlor's record
as q councilman. n they gave him q
unanimous denomination He has been
al efficient, hard working member, and
has given q great deal Of his time to
councilmanic duties. Mr.. Lawlor will.
Of course, be reelected.
Judge c. M. Parker, who is a candi-
date for county attorney from the
Fourth ward. has been q resident Of
Lincoln for the past twenty six years.
during which time hc has been an &C.
tive energetic citizen He is q veteran
Of the late war. having lost &c arm at
Vicksburg. He was county Judge six
years, and with that exception has
never held public Office.
Charley Miller will have no opposi-
tion and will probably be renominated
for county commissioner by acclama-
ton.
The principal contest in the approach
ing county convention will be over the
non ination for county attorney. The
candidates are Harry Reese. Of the First
ward; Jim Caldwell and Fred Wood
ward. Of the Second ward; Tom Nun.
ger. OF the Third ward; G. NJ. Parker,
Of the Fourth ward, and F. w, Collins,
OF the Fifth ward. Mr.. Collins has
long been regarded a. the most formid-
abe candidate by reaeon OF his emi-
nent fitness for the position, his service
to the party. and the fact that he is at
present deputy county attorney From
the outset Mr.. Collins has been leader
in the Mckinley movement. and on this
account incurred the displeasure OF some
OF the supporters Of Mr.. Mandersen. A
we'll known influence will be against
Mr.. Collins in the convention. However
he has sincere friends through out the
city and county, and his position in the
convention will he good deal like that
OF Sam Low in last falls county con-
vention.
Yesterday q well known politician
from out in the state, expressed the
opinion that j. H. McClay has an ex-
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nation for auditor. The fact that Nc.
Clay will have the hearty and unani-
nous support of Lancaster county is
greatly in his favor. Lancaster, you
know, has not always been heart and
soul TOR her own candidate. But in Mr..
McClay's case the support will be cor
...ial and substantial. The way things
are drifting now it ought to be possible
to bring about his nomination without
much difficulty"
Mr.. McClay is probably the best
known Of the various candidates for
auditor. He has been a resident of Lin
coin for twenty-eeven years. He was
four years county clerk, and three years
county commissioner. He served ia the
war five years, 81 TO IS, having en-
listed at the age OF IL years. He is q
graduate Of Peoria college. McClay has
been prominently identified with the
republican party OF the state, aud his
record is clear OF ali reproach.
Robert E. Finley, republican candi-
date for council IN the First ward, has
been q resident of the city for sixteen
year,. He has a record fol loyalty to
the party and efficient party service
He is known as a reputable Trustworthy
man. and an enterprising citizen. He is
conversant with the needs
and conditions OF the city, and will un-
make a very satisfactory
George W. Eggleston, Of Bennett, ex-
is candidate for the republi-
Fan nomination for the senate. Mr..
Egg'eston is well known to the repub-
licsns Of the county. and has q good
record for public service. He has had
experience in legislative
matters. and is well qualified for the
position.
John ID. knight is one Of the outposts
II republicsnism 10 Lancaster county.
He has served the county in an official
before snd has made an ex-
,ellent record for honesty in the public
'ervice. HIS knowledge OF the needs
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