Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-09-22
II CONVENTIONS.
Candidates and Their Prospects.

have become matters of history n the
platforms and candidates placed before
the voters of Day County. 1t may be
interesting therefore TO note at this time
just what names are apt to be presented
for nominations, together with their
prospects of success. From appearances
the Republican convention is apt to
prove a rather tame affair as in most
instances but one name is mentioned for
each place on the ticket. Convention
day however may reveal a number of
aspirants who are hiding their light
under a bushel and what promises a tea
party may turn out a lively catch-as-
catch-can. The Populist convention Is
likely to be warm in spots. An active
canvas for three positions has been car
ried on all summer, tho the county COM
mittee very kindly endeavored to Tighten
the work by disposing of two of these
Offices by deciding them to the Demo
Gratis. This fact is likely to be over
looked by the convention as the straight
pop candidates say their democratic
allies must take their chances.
On the Republican side Charley Knott
has earned and is entitled to a renomi-
nation for Register of Deeds and will
receive it without opposition. In the
populist camp, there are three candi-
dates; J.. o. Gullander of Bristol, j.. O..
Thoe Of Wheatland and Bert Harrington
of Waubay. The push at first decided
that the latter should have this nomina-
ton, but Thoe has made such a sharp
canvas and has stated so emphatically
that he has got to have it, that he will
probably carry off the-prize, leaving
Gullander holding the sack as he has
done several times before.
For Auditor, the only name mentioned
on part of the G.. o. p. is Albert Smith,
but on the other side there will be
another lively scrap between Jack Pitsor
and Joseph Paul. The latter two years
ago was promised the succession to
Egeland, but Pitsor claims the situation
has changed by reason of his appoint
ment to fill out Egeland's term and Is
likely to win out as he is on the slate.
For Co. Supt., on the republicaa side
Exec. Supt. Brown seems to have no
opposition, though the name OF Miss
Hannah Lawyer Of Waubay may be
presented. Miss Aasved will be renomi-
mated by the pops though there are
whispers of another lady candidate from
the valley. For Co. Judge, J. FL. Lund
for the Republicans is the only n men,
toned, while J. j. Cowan of Oak Gulch
seems to have the usual walkaway on
the other side, but some of the pops
declare that If the democrats are recog-
nized so should the silver republicans
and that this is just where E. G. Warner
would fit in.
For Clerk, L. W. Lewis of Scotland
and +. s. Pew of Andover are mentioned
as likely to contest for the honor of run
ming against VIM. Atchison.
For Sheriff, c. b. Hersey of Independ-
ence will be chosen to run against
Andrew Sandvig.
For Co. Atty two names will be
pre- sented in the Republican CONVEX
tion, E. w. Taylor and Frank Sears. For
the pops are mentioned s. b. VanBus-
kirk, II. w. Parliman and l.. III. Wood.
worth of Bristol with the chances in
favor of Farley shoid he decide
he wants II. This is one of the nomi-
nations sought to be dictated by the
powers who had chosen Van but Farley
returned in time to upset the scheme.
For Co. Treasurer ID. G. Kidder can
have the nomination though there is
some mention of Nels Finch of Andover
Kidder will not make a fight for 1t, but
the tide runs strongly in his favor and
he will win. s. s. Yeager is entitled to
and will receive a denomination In the
populist convention.
The three Representatives on the Re,
publican side are likely to be chosen
from Jas. Bullock, of Homer; Nels J.
Lindgren, of Wheatland; W. L. Colwell
of Butler; Paul Zafft, of Waubay; A. 4.
Hemmah, of Liberty; Myron Corbin, Of
York; Wyman Ryder,of Wheatland;E X
Thompson, of Waubay; w. E. Carpenter
of Andover, though the latter is said to
have senatorial hankerings. Other
names are likely to be presented. w. III
Jones, Lars Berglund and Tom McAller
are said 20 be slated as the populist trio
In case Tom .,eclines Sam. Groshong !
to have third place. Jim German is !
mid broader and therefore hardly in 1t.
John Parrot Of Pierpont would not oo
ject to a place on the Legislative Iicke'
but the slate seems 10 be made.
The Populist convention will probably
instruct the delegates to the Senatorial
convention. III. III. Showerman and j.
I. Goodwin are candidates with the
chances about even. The west end is