Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1900-10-20
I'm Is A WINNER

The Silver City Enterprise has the
goO1 sketch OF the lapuhilcan
candidate for delegate ana "a IA cspe-
ciaily interesting for the reason that
every onc who IL acquainted with AR.
Rodey knows that every statement here
made by the Enterprise IL literally
true.
The record Of Hon. u. g. Rsley, whom
the republicans have nominated az
their candidate Tor delegate TO congress.
Il 20 we'll known that most OF the poo-
pie of this territory feel well acquaint.
ed with AR. Rodey even although they
have not the pleasure 81 his personal
AIR ROdey has long been one OF the
leading attorneys Of New Mexico, and
nearly every lawyer On the territory
can tell ~ some sure case he has Tried.
In which when q went to the Jury he
discovered that he dad everything but
the jury, ana that Mr.. Rodcy had enp-
turcd the one important thing neces-
sary. and had won a signal victory for
his client II n this. the ability 10 win
eases before iuriea that has made Mr..
iodcY the strong. formidable opponent
that he IA cvery-wher recognized to be
in legal circles. Probably no man IN
thin territory has ever tried ane won
80 many and lost ~ few jury cases a.
hns the republican candidate.
Mr. Rodey. before coming TO Aibu-
queruue had read law In the ONCE OF
Ion. Benjamin Butler. and acquired
sufiic ent knowledge OF It's technicalltios
to admit him to enter upon the prac-
tico OF his chosen profession. But upon
arriving at Albuquerque Ia the early
days he discovered that hiA exchequer
waa short So with a stout heart he
entered the service o. ,he Atlantic 4
Pecific railrOad company. and held q
clerical position In the general officoa
OF the company Tor some time. and I'M
al he mai acquired enough funds to
Justly him ln opening law once.
From the first he commanded the re-
spcot OF the legal fraternity and won
golden opinions from his clients. IL
took bat very short time TO carry
him into the front ranks among the
successful practitioners o. this terri
tory. a position which his ability en-
ablcs him 10 maintain with case.
la politics Afr. Rodey has always been
"a staunch republican. Larly la hls ca
reor his political incllnat ons lead him
into the political arena ~ DO battle for
his political convictions. Tfla ability as
a public speaker soon gave him a lead
/ inE position IN the ranks Of his party.
a. = In 1899 he was hOnored by the nom
nation @or the territorial council Hiu
/ election ~ a large majority resulted,
{ Isa - .I...a
OF the senate during the succeeding
term. lie had previously been a mem
Der Of the constitutional convention,
selected to frame constitution for
what was then expected 10 soon become
the state OF New Mexico. His expert,
ence acquired while member OF ths
constitutional eonynton served 10 give
him "A keoner insight into his legislative
duties. and his oplrionH came TO IA
recognized as entiti,d to great weight
on all legal aud constitutional ques.
items coming before that body. We viii
not here refer 10 any Of me particular
acts With which tbs name OF AIR. Rodey
became intimately associated. saiiioe Il
Tor the present 10 say that no member
OF that legislative body sxerted groatsl
I
and the good OF the entire territory.
The nomination OF AIR. Rodoy by II,
republican convention assures his elec
ton as delegate TO congress- In add
ton to the fact that this Il a republi
can year. the wen known Rtness Of AR
iiodey Tor this position viii command
Tor him many votes outside the rank
~ the republican party. As "A repressn
tative OF the interests Of New Mexico
Mr.. Rodcy will command the atten
ton and respect OF that Distinguishes
body 81 men.
Wher ho votes are counted on IN
6th day OF November next. the repubil
can delegate will be- found 10 have bee,
elected by one % tho largest maioritis
eyer giyen to any successful candidate
this territory, AMI New MoXioo not onll
viii have a congressman who will a
her good. but w.l have one Of Whom
she may we'll feel proud