The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-10-29
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Col. Pembsrton Burns Up the Re-
publican Aspirant for Dis.
triot Attorney Honors.
A just Tribute to Efficient and
Dutltuj Democratic
Officials.
The Central Committee Select
Charles Horsfeldt tor Mem
Der Of LEGISLATURE in
Place OF B. F..
Lowry.
William w. Williams Oh osen for
County Assessor in Place Ct
William Whetstoue,
Resigned

County Assessor in Place Ct
t William whetstoue,
Resigned
: At Basin and WoodvilIe.
, From our Regular Correspondent.
BASIN CITY, Nj. T., Oct. "a, 1884.
Perhaps not within the memory OF
man have the people Of this Territory
been so persistently overdosed with
politics as now.
At every turn of the mou 1.atns, In
every canyon, on every stream, at
every ranch, in every hotel, on every
highway and crossroad I have met
them, slngly, in twos, .trios, and quar-
tettes, all singing the same intermin.
able "I'm candidate for Office"
Not hamlet, town, village or city
of old Jefferson but has been visited
by many who are snlicitous concern
ing the welfare of the good people.
Boulder City has been more than
blessed by nominees of both parties
and their ASST tants. In this field
very much more excitement is mani
tested than in ether portions of the
county.
The Republicans are hopeful. the
Democrats positive of a grand victory
on November 4th.
The past brilliant record of Jeffer-
son county's administration under
entirely Democratic rule is some.
thing to be proud of. There IS not
in all the Territory county which
can compare, in its entirety, with
Jefferson 80 far as its officials are con-
cerned. From constable to council
man there has been not one at whom
the finger of reproach can be pointed.
Extreme honesty. and most sensible
economy, an upriahtness seldom en-
countered, perfect fulfilling of du-
ties, no matter now onerous or disa-
greable, has been the order of the
day.
The result is recognized by every
resident of the county, and is palpa-
BILE to every man in the Territory,
honest-mlnded or not.
Our affairs are prosperous, the debt
is being steadily reduced, and the
ending of the fiscal year will add an
other credit mark to Jefftrson's &C.
count.
Under such fattering auspices is it
a matter of wonder that the coming
victory is already ceeded to the DEM
ocratic party?
The Democrats have proven
their sincerity of purpose,
their faithfulness to every
trust and with such q standard bear
er, su h a noble leader as Hon. J. X.
Toole, the old members strive still |
harder to be more worthy the name !
of Democrat in its every significance,
while hundreds of sensible, honora-
BILE men, heretofore Republicans, are
flocking to the standard and enroll |
in their names with those who have
gained honors and emoluments by
loyal service.
THE SPEECHES OF CARTER AND
HUNT.
at Boulder, on Tuesday last were
listened to by a somewhat apathetic
and disinterested audience, two
thirds of whom were Democrats. It
was universally conceded that as a
speaker Mr.. Hunt is not success.
His arguments are vapid, lack force,
are worn platitudes and cannot
carry conviction to an unprejudiced
mind.
T. H. Carter, of Gainesville, at
tempted to assist Mr.. w. II. Hunt in
his bunt for good material to quelch
some of the Democratic enthusiasm
but the attempt was abortive.
On Wednesday night the old war
horse
COL. w. Y. PEMBERToN,
Answered this newcomer to the
and candidate for prose-
ecuting attorney in the Third Judi
cial district, and also opponent.of
Col. J. A. Jonson, the present in
cumbent and Democratic nominee.
An overcrowded house greeted the
Colonel with round upon round of
applause, after which he proceeded
to handle Messrs. Carter and Hunt
without gloves. Every wrong idea
advanced by them was countered
with hot, logical blows. So easily
we're all the arguments downed that
the listeners cheered vociferously and
rave the battle to the Colonel before
be had spoken fifteen minutes.
CHANGE OF CANDIDATES.
B.F. Lowry, nominated by the
county convention for Member OF
Legislative Assembly, has with
drawn his name, 1t having gone be-
tore the convention without his
knowledge or consent. His ability
20 fill the honorable position, added
% his sterling character as man. in
iuced his friends to put him for
ward.
The central committee have
selected in .Mr. Lowry's place Mr..
Charles Horsfeldt, of Radersburg.
The latter gentleman is widely
Known in that portion of Montana
md will be most thorouhgly endorsed
" the voters of either party. His gen.
,ral business qualifications and well