He was temporary chairman of the state Democratic convention in 1892 , and a delegate to the 1893 Bimettalist convention .
A Democrat , Sheppard served as district attorney of the fifth judicial district from 1882 to 1888 , and district judge from 1888 to 1896 .
He was temporary chairman of the state Democrat convention in 1892 , and a delegate to the 1893 Bimettalist convention .
A Democrat , Sheppard served as district attorney of the fifth judicial district from 1882 to 1888 , and district judge from 1888 to 1896 .