The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-05-06

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by appointment of Judge Bugg,
for about four and one half years,
and the duties of this office, he
discharged Ia an able and most
satisfactory manner.
He was born in Mayfield on the
18th day of April, 1853, and is
therefore thiriy-tw years of age
On the Both day of October 1907,
he was happily married 10 Miss
Irene Amberg, of Hickman, Ky,
and their unfon has been blessed
with four children-two boys
aud two girls. lie was admitted
TO the bar in 1905 aud for the
last ten years, he has been ae-
lively engaged in the practice of
law, as the junior member of his
fathers law firm. During these
years he has been engaged in
many cases Of great Importance,
and he has thereby gained much
valuable experience, which will
be of incstimable benefit 10 hun
in the discharge of his official
duties. II elected IL will thus
be seen that his opportunities TO
become AN able lawyer have been
good, and il IN only Just 10 him
10 say that he has made the best
Of them.
He realizes the Importance Of
the office of commonwealth : at
torney, aud Justly appreciates the
responsibility OF the position In
seeking the office he has pitched
hls campaign ON a high plane, and
recognizes that true merit is the
only ground upon which any can
dldate should seek the suffrage of
his fellow citizen. lie will make
an earnest manly appeal 20 the
people for their support upon the
sole ground Of merit aud qualifi-
cation No trick OF the dema.
gogue will be resortcd 10 by him.
In our opinion. this is exactly
the kind OF campaign any candi
date for public office should
make In this connection we are
constrained TO say further, that
the rank and file of voters were
never more wide awake TO the
duty which rests upon them, of
looking closely into the charac
ter and fitness of men who offer
themselves as candidates for Of
fees of public trust The people
seem to have, at last, realized
that the responsibility is theirs,
II unfit and improper men are
elected 10 office. Men who offer
themselves AZ candidates must
measure up 10 the highest stan
dard of character, ability and
learning They must possess
qualities which lie deeper than
surface gloss Ii a man is un.
willing to be thrown into the
crucible, he would be wise 10
curb his ambition. The people
are seriously IN earnest, and are
giving public concerns much
closer and less superficial attcn-
ton than in former days.
Mr. Robbins is a Democrat who
stands with his party on advanc-
ed ground. lie has the charac.
ter, ability and courage so neces'
sary 10 make a successful prose
cutting attorney He il exceeding
ly we'll grounded IN the funda
mental principles OF the law, and
he is forceiul speaker of pleas
inc address In him are the zeal
and earnestness of youth, while,
al the same time. he has the judg
ment and prudence which come
from years of studious habits.
Life is before him, and he looks
hopefully into the future, with ev
cry lnducement to cause him 30
exercise his splendid abilities TO
make a successful and popular of
ficer. Relying only on his char.
acter and fitness for the office,
he asks the people 10 give him
chance TO prove his mettle.
We need our ablest and best
men in public office, and we
should be sure not 10 make a mis-
take in their selection. We have
paid this tribute to him, because
We believe he is worthy of it,
but, without intending, in the
least degree, 20 disparage the
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