, 1898-08-12

financial ability that the First National
Of Cheyenne was enabled to adjust its
affairs and resume business without
loss to its depositors after the bankers
panic of 1893. Mr.. Abbott was presi-
lent of the last state senate. In his
capacity as presiding Officer of that au-
gust body he endeared himself to every
member and made staunch friends Of
all with whom he came in contact. 1t
had been conceded for many weeks
Laramie county was entitled to at
least II candidate on the state ticket,
and Mr.. Abbott was the unanimous
choice of the Laramie county delega-
ton. He will fill the position OF state
with distinguished honor.
Albany county has a candidate, Mr..
Leroy Grant, for auditor. 1t would be
a hard matter for The Republican to
introduce him to the people Of Wyo-
ming. He has resided among us for
about a quarter of a century. and as
'''' iah ihh'liiIih dlu ptHJllt
official he has made a legion of warm
friends. He has served several times
in the lower branch OF the legislature
and always to the highest satisfaction
of his constituents. Benjamin Harri-
son appointed him receiver Of the
Cheyenne land office. which position he
filed for four years. handling more
than SSOO,00 of the peoples money.
1t may also be said of Mr.. Grant that
when the pinch of the Cleveland ad-
m"inistration brought him to almost
penury he was not afraid to take of
his Oat and go behind the counters OF
Laramie stores as a clerk, literally
earning his bread in the sweat of his
brow. Recently he was appointed by
President Mckinley to the position OF
deputy internal revenue collector fol
Wyoming. with the understanding
however. that the position would moi
be permanent. A glance at the elec,
bion returns of Albany county two
years ago will reveal the fact that Hon
Leroy Grant polled the highest vote
on the Albany county legislative ticket
This shows in the most conclusiv,
manner hat he is popular with tn,
people where he lives. We had almos
forgot to mention that at one time h,
filed the position of mayor OF Laramie
making a clean and enviable record
Being a man of strong personality ant
commanding presence. Mr.. Grant viii
make ali excellent campaign for the pc
sition of auditor and will not receiv,
the lowest number of votes of the win
ming candidates by any means.
or Mr.. T. T. lyman. the candidate 70.
superintendent of public instruction
The Republican can say very little. be
cause we have little knowledge of hi
record. At present he is the count,
clerk of Sheridan county, and hi.
friends say he is all wool and a var,
wide at that. He was a member of tn,
convention of republican league club.
which assembled in Cheyenne las
month and made many friends at tn
capital. He was elected secretary o
the league. a splendid recognition O
his merit.
Justice Jesse Knight was given tn,
nomination for supreme judge by TIL
convention as a matter Of our H
will make the race against Mr.. Charlie
r. Blydenburgh of Rawlins. Judg,
Knight has been tried by the people o
Wyoming and ever found steadfas
to the trust imposed in him. Laying
aside the admiration and respect TIL
people have for him because Of hi
sense of justice and right. they low
him for his many rare social qualities
He is a prince among men. His hear
goes out in sympathy and mercy TO
the poor and the afflicted. and he ha
a word of kindness and good cheer TO
the unfortunate In Laramie the judg'
has made a host of friends through hi
iUNtls CnIlul tu, WIN nave IDetu at
tending the university. All who know
them are fully satisfied that no on
but a kind and worthy man, an affec
~tionate husband, could be the father o
such children. and their admiration TO
him is increased in consequence. TIL
people Of Wyoming will attest the goo'
Judgment of the people of Laramie an,
the Third judicial district by givinl
Justice Jesse Knight a rousing MAORI
ty on election day.
With this brief review The Republi
can will dismiss the ticket for the pres
ent. but will. as the campaign pro
crosses. refer in detail to the merits O
the candidates. setting forth thei
Gains and abilities in an honest an,
straightforward manner. 1t dares t,
express the hope that in this campaigl
there will be an absence of that indie
cent villification of which we have ha,
so much in the past. In discussing tn
democratic ticket. the utmost fairnes
will at all times be used.
wEJJ. ENDORSED