Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1901-09-13
To Republican Voters of the Lower End.

ndLlelon, IA, Septen DER Il, l9Ol.
In an open letter published in the news
columns of the Freeiand Semi Weekly
Progress, Il. p. Robinson, Esq, Of
Wilkesbarre, advocates the nOmina-
tion of Isaac =. Hand, ESQ, of Wilkes
barre, Pa, for the orphans court
judsship on the Republican ticket on
the ground of expediency. After read
ing the article in question, one cannot
help but come to the conclusion that, in
Mr.. Robnson's judgment, the Repubi
can party of Luzerne county has hereto
fore in the matter Of their nominations
made fools of themselves; have not nomi-
mated the right kind of men; as cense-
qHence some one whom he thinks emin-
emily qualified, should be nominated.
We do not agree with Mr.. Robinson in
this. We think the Republicans of
Luzerse county have nominated an e1-
ceptionally strong ticket and one for
which every Republican voter in the
county can vote honestly and conscien-
tiously; and we do not believe it would
strengthen the ticket one vote to nomi-
nate candidate from the city of Wilkes
barre for this position.
In speaking OF our candidate from the
lower end, viz, George II. Troutman,
ESQ, Mr.. Robinson says: "Withoub
any intention of disparagng the candi-
dacy OF Mr.. Trsutman it seems to be the
opinion Of the Republicans generally
that it would be for the best interests of
the party and our ticket to place the
candidate for orphans court judgship in
the city of Wilkesbarre."
We have talked to a great many Re-
publicans in LuZerne county, and we
are utterly at loss to find the sources
OF Mr.. RoblnsOn's information In regard
TO what Is the opinion OF Republicans in
general. The masses Of Republicans
with whom we have spoken agree that
MIR. Troutman's candidacy would be the
very one necessary TO strengthen the
ticket; hence, we are inclined to think
That Mr.. Robinson's partiSanship for Mr..
Hand has made the public opinion of
which he speaks in this letter
l have not one word to say against
Mr.. Hand or Mr. Nichols as far as their
qualllcatlonS, mental equipment and fit
ness to properly fill this honorable posi-
ton are concerned. | will leave that 90
unquestoned. / have been personal
friend OF both candidates for a number
OF years and expect to continue so, but
at this tiRa, as | have said before in an
open letter to the Republicans of lower
Luzrrss county, | think it is the duty of
every Bspuslisan to stand by the home
casdiaste. Mr.. Troutman possesses all
the qualifications. He has lived among
US fer ever twenty years. have been
his sppshsst in many Il hard fought
light. | have always found him honor
able, open and above board. and above
all, man of stainless character and un-
questioned ability-a man who will fill
this position as it deserves to be filled.
When Judge Halsey was nominated,
we felt that the lower end had partially
secured judge, but the active work of
the common pleas and quarter sessions
rendered it necessary for Mr.. Halsey to
make his home in Wilkesbarre. The
work in the orphans court will not re-
quire Mr.. Troutman to remove to
Nllkesbarre and he can be of invaluable
assistance to the people of the lower
end of Luzerne county in expediting the
large amount OF orphans court business
that is brought before him, without
leaving Hazlston.
Mr.. Troutman has been a consistent
Republican through all the years that
/ have known him, and there never has
been time during that period that he
mas not been willing to assist the Re-
publican party, both financially and
otherwise. If there is anything in the
question Of gratitude for services rem
dered | think we owe it to Mr.. Trout
man to give him this nomination, and
then see that he is elected afterwards.
/ woaId ask the Republican voters,
particularly Of lower Luzerne county,
whose loyalty to me in the past has been
unquestloned, and who have stood with
me in many hard fought political
battle, to stand with me again in this
question of nomination, and roll up Il
rouslng majority for the lower end can
dldate, George IL. Troutman.
c. w. Kline.