Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-11-04
OUR COUNTY TICKET.

our county ticket. is the
name of DR.. Ostrander for Councilman,
II joint Office with Lewis, but one in
which the interests of both communi-
ties are Identical. The considerations
which prompt his acceptance in one
county, therefore apply equally t. the
other. These are, briefly: 1st, Integrity
OF character; 2l, Capabili,y, and 81,
the possession of a laudable zeal in
promoting the best interests of the con-
stituency he will be called upon to re-
present in the halls of legislation. Dur
ing his twenty years. residence in the
Territory, he has built up reputation
for probity of character of which any
man might well he proud, and his politi-
Cal course has been singularly devoid
Of the arts of the demagosu.. or the
trickery that has become almost the cou-
dition of success of late years. In this
respect he affords marked contrast
to his opponent, Mr.. Reed, who has
literally boxed the political compass and
made Office the goal of his ambition
ever since his advent into public life.
Mr.. Ruth and Mr.. Rabbeson are too
we'll known to require any comment.
They are old residents, have served the
people in the capacity of legislators at
various times, and have enjoyed the re-
putation of being jealous advocates of
the peoples wishes on all matters that
have came before them for consideration
Mr.. Couch, however, is not so we'll
known, and brief reference to his
antecedents is required at this time
He was born in Wabash county, IL
linois, in 1912, at which place he re-
sided until the fall of 1861. He received
a common school education, and had
entered higher institution, when a
call was made for recruits and he
enlisted in the Goth Illinois Volunteers,
as a private soldier. He served his
country faithfully during the whole
term of his enlistment, when he re-en-
tered the army in the same regiment,
as veteran volunteer, fought gallantly
until the expiration of the war, partici-
pating in some of the most noted battles
of the rebellion, among which engage
ments may be enumerated the battles
of Fort Donaldson, Shiloh, the siege OF
Corinth, battle of Corinth and siege OF
Atlanta, besides many battles and
skirmishes of minor Importance. He
was likewise with Sherman, in his
famous march to the sea. After the
war, he resided for time in Lawrence
county, Illinois, and in 1872, he emf
grated with his family to this Territory
and has since resided in this county
His occupation has always been that Of
farmer.
Our candidate for Sheriff, Mr.. Rowe
is one of the most popular men in the
county. He is not a professional Office
seeker, and in his case, it may be truly
said, the nomination sought the man
He represents the hardly laboring class
who by industry and perseverance,
contribute their share to build up the
country and advance the common veal
He is no drone; has never been pen
sioner on the bounty of the public, anc
possesses the will, energy and ability
necessary to make an efficient officer.
| Mr.. Turpin, the candidate for Audi
tor, is eminently qualified by eddcatio1
and experience for the arduons duties
of the Office to which he aspires. The
people all know him to be faithful anc
competent, and will certainly prefe,
him to the Barnacle who has held the
Office of Auditor so long that ht
imagines he retains it as a personal
right.
Our candidate for Treasurer, Judge
Yantis, possesses the Jacksonian test
of qualification for the Office for which
he is named: Honesty and capability
He will doubtless be elected and ruiz
off another Barnacle which binders
progress and reform.
| Mr.. Marsh, the nominee for Probate
Judge, is another eminently fit man
for the place. He will be elected with.
out much effort, as his popularity has
been manifested whenever he appeared
before the people for their suhrages.
| The nominees for County Commits.
sioner, Messrs. Chambers, Yantis and
Mitchell, are all tried men and have the
interests of the county at heart.
Mr.. Hicklin, for Surveyor, Mr.. wager
for Coroner, and Mr.. Granger fol
Wreckmaster, are all men who will
perform the 0rduous duties of their res
pective Offices faithfully and imparti-
tally.
The NOMINEES for School Superinten-
dent, Mr.. Utter, is a gentleman of fine
literary attainmelts, well versed in
modern systems of instruction. His
peculiar fitness for the position is ap-
parent. The law prohibits sectarian
interference in the public schools, and
the Superintendent should not there