The Elk Mountain pilot., 1881-10-06
THURSDAY, OCT. 6, 1881.
OUR TICKET

OCH ZICAEZ
1t was our principal and aim when
starting the PILOT, in the infancy OF
Ruby Camp, to make it purely
Mining Journal, free and independent
on all questions of the day, and pub
fish it in the interest of the miners and
mines of the Ruby Mining District.
At The same time whenever any ques-
tion of importance arises, politically
of otherwise, we reserve the right to
take issue with whatever side we
choose, at all times exercising our
best judgment in so doing. In the
present political campaign, it is pure
Iva local affair, and therefore it is the
duty of every elector to vote for the
man whom he thinks the best qualified
and deserving of the position for
which he may be running, irrespective
of party, for we should at all times
strive to have our county government
carried on in the most economical
and equitable manner as possible.
Therefore we deem it our duty to
pick from both political ranks, men
to fill the respective positions irrespec-
tive of political favor, not, however,
but what their opponents are capable
ofilling the offices, but the names Of
the men that we will present to oul
readers for support, We propose to
show reasons why they should receive
the hearty endorsement of every citi
zen in this county. In heading our
ticket We present the name of
HON. COLUMBUS W. BURRls.
Of Silverton, from the Republican
ranks, District Judge for this, the
Seventh Judicial district. Judge Bur
ris is filling that position at present
by appointment from the Governor,
~ has given such universal satisfat.
bn in his rulings and decisions that
The Republican party nominal ed him
for that position, at their Convention
IN Lake City; and he is not only en-
dorsed by the bar of the Republican
party but also by large portion OF
the Democratic bar, and doubles,
ne will he returned to the position
again on the 9Th of next month by an
overwhelming majority.
HON. G. W. couDY,
of Ouray, the Republican candidate
for D,strict-Attorney, is gentleman
eminently qualified for the position.
We will take pains to discuss the i'm
portance of these offices in the future
For County Clerk and Recorder,
we shall set forth the name of
J. K. HINKLE,
who is the republican nominee and
present incumbent. Mr.. Hinkle, has
filled the position faithfully, and has
ever been ready and willing TO do his
duty as public officer, therefore it is
nothing but right that our people
return him to the Office in apprecia.
ton of his faithfulness.
For the Office of Sheriff we are glad
to have the honor of presenting the
name of our old friend
COL. PHIL PETERS,
Of Irwin, the Democratic nominee
Col. Peters is man who if elected
will fill the office with dignity and
pride to our county.
JOSEPH corrER,
OF Tin Cup,xas nominated for Count,
treasurer on the Republican ticket.
For County commissioner We esnous.
the name of
DIR. s. ". FULLER,
who We think a very good man for tn.
place, and who is the republican
nominee.
W. T. CLARK,
OF Gunnison, who was nominated
on the Republican ticket for assessor
no better man could have been select
Cd. We are personally acquainted
with him and know that he is thorough
ly conversant with the business Of tb<
Office.
I.J. ocoNNoR,
OF Irwin, one of our fellow.
townsman received the nomination
On the Democratic ticket for County