The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1882-11-02
OUR TICKET.

OUR TICKET.
The democratic convention Of Saturday
last had before it task of no small mag
nitude and performed its work SO as to
meet the approval of all fair-minded
people. The multiplicity of candidates
and the consequent difficulty of choosing
SO as to give satisfaction generally, was a
work of no slight dimensions. There
were many good men presented for the
position of sheriff and treasurer whom
the convention did not see fit to nomi-
nate. Under the circumstances it is but
natural that there should be disappoint
ment and perhaps in some cases feeling
of Indignation is partially justified. But
the selection of one for any one Office
necessitated the disappointment of 9th.
ers where there was contest and this
fact should receive due consideration
locality and fcress of candidates are
concerned the convention did we'll. The
distribution is in all respects equable and
the qualifi cations of each for the position
to which he aspires is beyond cavil. If
the legitimate function of convention is
to decide the claims of contestants, then
it is the duty of democrats to acquiesce
in the conclusions reached by this. Ev-
cry body received his nomination with
out resort to questionable means. The
competency of each candidate is admit
ted. The two important factors, those
which should bind allegiance, are present
here, an honest nomination and compe-
tency. Individual preferences should
yield in view of these facts and the ticket
should receive united support.
Hon. John Carey, for senator, has
served for two years in the legislature as
member of assembly from the First dis
trict. But it is as member of the
county board that he has acquired repu-
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largely due the reduction of the expenses
of the county. He addressed himself to
this task with singleness of purpose
and worked out results that were felt
sensibly by every taxpayer in the coun-
ty. John Carey's scrutiny of bills pre-
sented to the county board and the re
duction of exorbitant bills through his
efforts, have saved Manitowoc county
thousands of dollars. He inaugurated
the system of examining law in relation
to fees and limiting officers to legal rates,
a custom which is now generally observed
to the great benefit of the county. Mr..
Carey is a man of great native ability,
and although farmer he has given at
tention to public affairs and is perhaps
one of the best qualified in the county to
represent its interests. He would be a
creditable representative and would rank
among the ablest in the state senate.
The nominee for sheriff, P. W. VIE
boldt, has for the past two years served
in the capacity of under sheriff and has
done his duty well. He is not shrewd
politician and has not the means neces-
sary to make an active political canvass,
but he will make good officer. He has
for many years been a resident of Mani
towoc county but has never before APP
peared before the people as an applicant
for their suffrage. His nomination was
not the result of caucus packing nor of
earnest solicitation on his part. He ap-
pears before the party as it's nominee,
the choice made by the convention from
among six claimants.
Gottlieb DAIMLER has for some time
served the county in the position fer
which be is again candidate, and it is
through the excellence of that service
that he is now accorded the privilege of
again appearing before the people as the
nominee of the democratic party. Like
Mr.. Wieboldt, MIR. DAIMLER had rivals
for the nomination, who would fill the
Office with credit to themselves. But
Mr.. DAIMLER had been tried and the con-
vention felt that a change at this time
was unwise. He has been an officer
against whom not one word as such can
be said. He has been honest and faithful
IN the administration of its affairs and
his good services deserve recognition.
ii. @. Buhse, the nominee for county
clerk is the present incumbent of that
office. He has fulfilled its duties to the
general satisfaction of the people. The
custom prevailing 10 this county of ex-
tending the compliment of reelection
to an officer whose administration has
been acceptable gave AR. Buhse the
nomination without opposition. He is
opposed by gentleman who is passive
candidate and of course his election is
assured. 1t is safe to say that the duties
OF the office will be well discharged by
Mr.. Buhse.
w. A. Walker, the darling child of
fortune. had no opposition at the conven.
ton and has none at the polls. OPPOSE
ton flies from him as 'frop the glance
of destiny" 1sscre is no man on the
ticket more popular .Ssan W. A. Walker,
and he always rolls up majority which
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