, 1906-09-01
CONVENTION T

Casper did itself proud in the mat
ter of entertaining the republican state
convention. The town was beautifully
decorated and everywhere citizens eN-
tended the right hand Of fellowship
with a heartiness that did them great
credit Casper is centrally located n
has therefore had an advantage over
other cities of Wyoming in obtaining
conventions. Those who visited II
August 29th were struck with its beau
ty and its general air of improvement.
Solid business structures have been
erected in recent years, business is
good and the merchants, professional
men and bankers are confident of the
future. Sixty residences are now said
to be in course of construction.
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Senator Clark sent a telegram to the
convention, congratulating 1t upon the
splendid outlook for a continuation OF
republican achievement. 1t was re-
ceived with a tremendous ovation. The
applause which his name brought from
the delegates showed in the most con-
elusive n the position he occu-
pies in the hearts of the people of wy
oming. If he hands down to his chill
dren nothing else, the confidence and
the love of this great people will serve
rs a priceless legacy.
Justice Richard H.. Scott is big
enough and broad enough to come from
the entire state. His service has from
for all the people and has been of a
character that cannot in any sense be
considered sectional. He was placed
before the convention by the Hon. OF
to Gramm of Albany county, but that
in no sense made him Albany's candi-
date more than that Of any other u
ty. He was just simply the unanimous
choice and the nomination went to him
because OF universal recognition OF
high ability and sterling character.
1t does an Albany county man good
TO hear Colonel Bell advertise when he
gets away from home. He per
mits an opportunity to pass to say a
good word for his home county and his
home city. The writer heard Mr.. Bell
tell many Casper people and people
from over the entire state hat there
were no better men and women under
the sun than those who have made AL
bany county and the city of Laramie
what it is. He told them of the mar
velous crops We are raising and of
the great possibilities in store for the
plains country. AS an advertiser Col
onel Bell cannot be beat.
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The ticket nominated is the strong
est ever presented to the people of wy
oming.
The hit of the convention was made
by Hon. James NJ. Wilson of Douglas.
In view of the prosperous conditions
of the state and the great loss of time
and money it would take to make a po-
litical campaign, he moved that Sena-
tor Warren's nam be added to the
ticket and that it be declared elected
forthwith. After a period of uproar-
Gus applause Chairman Van Orsdel de
clared the motion out Of order, thus
giving democracy another chance.
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Then, Chairman Van Orsdel was in
his best humor and made an ideal
chairman. His opening remarks were
pointed, timely and eloquent. The Re
publican will publish them in order
that its readers may also enjoy a treat.
1t is a source of congratulation that
Hon. R. P. Fuller has been again Sc
lected as secretary of the republican
state committee. Mr.. Fuller is so
closely in touch with state politics that
it would be hard indeed for another
to lake his place. And then he is a
tireless worker in the vineyard.
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