The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1884-10-03
DEER LODGE COUNTY REPUBLICAN TICKET,


An excess Of "copy" that "must 20 In" last
week, and that took all night work for the
printers, prevented any comment In that
issue en- tho proceedings Of the county Re.
publican convention. We might summarize
itnow by saying "well DONE" for the ticket
is such as to commend itself to the approval
OF all Republicans Of the county. The only
exception that could he taken to 1t, the geo
graphical distribution of the candidates
whereby Deer Lodge is apparently given an
excess, was not the result of demands or
combinations, but was the spontaneous,
unanimous act Of the convention, In recogni-
zing tho persons selected as we'll qualified
and worthy, and other localities having no
competitive candidates to offer. Had there
bsen such they would have been nominated
at the instance OF the candidates selected.
This statement Of the situation Is due to the
persons nominated, and is proper to prevent
any misconstruction OF the action of dele
gates.
The Legislative ticket is an especially good
one, presenting intelligent opponents of the
several interests Of the county-Mr. Birdseye
being merchant, Mr.. Perkins Superinten-
dent Of the Hope mining company, and Mr..
Kohrs heavily interested In stock and agri-
culture.
a very impo rtant Office, indeed, is that Of
County Commissioner There will be two
vacancies TO fill, and they will be well filled
by the election of Aexsrs. Evans and Van
Gundy. The former has a splendid record
for efficient service In that Office, and Mr..
Van Gundy IL properly regarded as clear
headed, practical, prudent business man, who
will bestow the same close attention to pub.
lie affairs hat he does to his own.
Mr.. j. J. Kennedy, of Yrska, candidate for
Sheriff, Is frst-class man in every respect.
He made a good campaign two years ago,
and Is worthy Of every vote in the county.
The county never had better Treasurer
than Lew Coleman. Joe Ledge is a bright,
active, we'll informed citizen, fully compe-
tent TO make thorough-going Assessor. Il.
L. Davis IL the efficient clerk Of the District
court, aud especially fitted for Clerk and Re-
corder. Probate Judge Emerson has for
years discharged the duties of his Office with
fidelity and honesty, and has applied himself
with uurenitting zeal to the eminent legal
requirements that give efficiency to the posi-
ton. Superintendent Catlin, fitted by edu-
cation, training, devotion aad experience for
his duties, has devoted himself with appre-
ciated success TO the welfare OF the public
schools. Mr.. Fitz Patrick, OF Anaconda,
comes under the tongue OF good report a.
we'll qualified and worthy as Public Admin
istrator. Mr.. Kellogg has no superior in
Montana as Civil Engineer, and as he de-
signs making this headquarters after Decsm-
ber, his continuance as county Surveyor Is
an object greatly to be desired. Mr.. Mckay
In one of the substantial and excellent citi-
gems OF New Chicago, and Notwithstanding
the canvass for Coroner, by some strange
freak Of human nature, has generally fur
nished the humor Of the campaign, II Is an
ONCE of much Importance and Its duties are
grave.
These are the Republican nominees. They
have In many instances strong and popular
Democratic candidates to contend with, and
who are working up their candidates. with
energy. IL bohoovss our nominees to do
likewise. But we have frst-rats ticket,
and the Republican party now serve notice
on the opposition that we will elect our can
didates II we can.