The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1880-12-24
In AND OUT.
The Change in Local Officers.


The regular biennial change of local off
GERS, except that of Treasurer, which runs
until March, occurred on last Monday, and
the new administration Is duly installed.
Mr.. Lou p. Smith become Sheriff instead
of Mr.. McAndrews. 1t is fair to say that the
latter is esteemed by all as an honest, consci-
entious, large-hearted, Ii beral minded man,
who would do his duty as he saw 1t under
any circumstances. The principle trouble he
has to contend with Ia he thinks all other
people have the same characteristics. Mr..
Smith is cool, clear-headed man, with bet
ter business qualifications, keener percep-
ton OF human nature and as resolute in his
purpose. As under Sheriff during the past
administration he has won high opinions and
Is regarded as one of the very best officials
ever in that position. The appointment of
n. Dick) Dickinson as Under Sheriff Is n
commendable one. He was Under Sheriff
under the administration of w. w. Jones,
and the honors are divided between Smith
ana himself as to who was the best executive
omcer. He Possesses imperturbable good ma
ture, has been among the boys" since 80,
and possesses every requisite of integrity,
faithfulness, courage and intelligence The
team is good one. For the present Mr..
Dickinson will locate in Butte. Messrs. ELL
as Lyle and Thomas McTague are appointed
depuhes, the former with the position of
jailer. They are good men and well quail
fed. /
In the Probate Judges office Judge Emer- |
son was his own successor, and appointed
Geo. W. Irwin, IL, Public Administrator, a |
position he held and filed with much credit |
during the term preceding the past The |
opinion expressed of Judge Emerson during |
the campaign VIC have no reason to change |
now. His administration will be approved
by all.
In the County Clerks Office Mr.. Mean
irews has been sworn in, vice Mr.. J. E.Dick-
BY, and Mr.. Lou Z. Damien Is appointed dep
nty. This proceeding will not prejudice the
contest of Mr.. Witter, now pending, for the
'f1ce. In the retiral of Mr.. Dickey it is due
him to say that his Office has been excellently
that citizens have been courteous
y treated, that there has been no breath of
vii against the administration, and that he
las won deserved esteem from our people,
Imong whom he came stranger two years
ince, as gentleman and good citizen. The
ppointment of Lou 4. DAMIEN is a proper ,
ecognition of his merits as an eff cient, affa-
lie and wellqualifed deputy. No other man !
n the county Ia so well posted on the rec
rds and his services are invaluable I
Mr.. James b. McMaster succeeds Mr.. Con G
lurphy as Assessor. We believe MrMurphy {
as made a thorough and impartial assess e
tent of the county, He made good many h
nemies and that is a fair indication he f
rought up our tax rolls to 81 300, 600, and r
lat is another; he put valuations on the
roperty of person we know that made 1t I
inclusive with US. Mr.. McMaster possesses | "
e qualifications to make as efficient sue d
ssor, and to thereby get rid of good deal
that personal popularity he now enjoys. ii
The term of Col Geo. w. Morse, who has b
AIDE first-rate Commissioner in every re-
ect, expired on Monday last. We find that
r. Rolla Butcher has filed his oath and bond
{ hear he Is at present in California The In
xt meeting of the Board will commence on I'd
e first Monday in January.
Mr.. Hardenbrook succeeds himself as XII
hool Superintendent. Mr.. G. A. Kellogg, tn
thoroughly competent civil engineer, is pc
unity Surveyor, and DR. Strang wades as
'ough glory to the Office of Coroner. This,
believe, sums up the revo luton. Deer Sh
dge county will have, as it has had for ba
lrs, good administration. 80 as