Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-10-18

He resumed the practice
of law In Denison and the former part.
ners now found themselves as the.
closest rivals in their profession. There
was hardly case in the Crawford
county courts wherein the name of
Shaw did not appear on one side and
that Of Conner on the other. It is to
the greatest credit Of both that this
business rivalry did not engender per-,
sonal bitterness or distrust or Jealousy.
Thus 1t was that in 1897, during the!
brief but vigorous campaign made by
Mr.. Shaw's friends for the guberrla.
torial nomination, Judge Conner was
the first lieutenant devoting himself
to the work with all the force and
ability at his command toward winning
the nomination for his business rival.
Upon the death of Senator Gear,
leaving the appointment Of success.
sor in the hands of Governor Shaw,
Mr.. Conner was urged by many Of his
Crawford county friends for the posi-
ton. To this suggestion Judge Con-
ner paid but little heed. but when
Jonathan P. Dolliver was appointed to
the senate, he yielded to his friends
and became an active candidate for
Ia6 SCASA Coo1OAo1 ' eSeIhiSy III lA0 flSAIu
district.
Memorable Convention.
The nomination was as closely con-
tested as the most ardent political
manager could desire. Out of the four
teen counties eleven candidates were
presented. The convention at Fort
Dodge was memorable one. Ninety
ballots were taken without result
Seven of the candidates united their
forces against Judge Conner, who was
the leading candidate, but on the
ninety-sixth ballot he received the
nomination.
He was renominated in 1902 and in
1904. At the first election his major
ity was over $4,000; two years later
in the so-called "off-year,' it was over
$4,000.
Record in Congress.
In congress Judge Conner has made
a strong record as hard worker, a
careful and conscientious thinker and
one who has ever been prompt, ready
and efficient in caring for the interests
of his constituents. He was first APP
pointed on the committee on public
buildings and grounds and on library.
In the former position he has done
much to serve the interests. not only
Of the tenth district, but Of all Iowa
as well. Last year, to his total sur
prise, Speaker Cannon offered him a
much coveted position on the import
ant labor committee. He has been rec.
ognized as among the strong, conserv-
alive republicans of congress and his
close association with many Of the
leaders in congressional affairs proves
| that he is appreciated by them. Judge
Conner recently returned from a cam
paign trip to Maine where he went at
the personal request of Congressman
C. E. Littlefield. He expects to give
some time to the Nebraska campaign,
returning from the state of Bryan to
devote his time to the big tenth dis
trict, speaking In each county
Popular at Home.
"Judge" Conner, as he is best known
| by his friends, is a leader In the COM
munity, prominent in all public and
private enterprises. His home life has
been most happy and his charming
wife has been a help-mate in every
sense.
Judge Conner's popularity In his
home county is attested by the fact
that he has never failed to run ahead
Of his ticket and has carried the county
in spite OF the democratic majority
usually given.
Congressman Conner is now in his
ffty.thtrd year, and is enjoying the
best of health. His recent trip to
Maine was great benefit to him and
he came back greatly invigorated and
rested. He is man of strong educa.
tional qualities, first class orator and
a man who always aid all in his power
for the advancement Of his home town
He was instrumental in securing for
Denison her handsome new Carnegie
library. He is also interested in the
Denison Normal and Business college
| and in other local institutions