The river press., 1884-10-01
TIE TICKET.

IHe TepuDllcanS naYe presented an eK-
ceptionally good ticket, and one that
ought to be elected, even in the face of
the large democratic majority Of Cho-
teau. The doctrine SO assiduously pre-
sented by the democrats in the national
contest that "change is needed if for
no other purpose than "to see how the
BOOKS stand" applies with remarkable
force IN this county, and it might be
well for our democratic friends to follow
| GOV. Hendricks oft-repeated advice on
this subject. If "a changeu is a good
thing nationally, when applied to local
affairs it ought to work even better. At
least the experiment could not fail to be
an interesting one in Choteau, where
the administration of county affairs is
not looked upon at home or abroad as
particularly creditable If, then, the
voters Of the county are Of opinion that
change would be q good and whole
some thing, the republicans have, fortu-
nately, presented such ticket as they
can cheerfully and heartily support-a
ticket that, if elected, guarantees an
honest aid efficient administration of
county affairs. AS the candidates are
all we'll and favorably known through
out the county, the briefest allusion to
them will suffice for the present.
r. T. Walker, the candidate for the
onnnaiI ic tho 1,e
Cattle company, which probably has
more money invested in stock (cattle,
horses and sheep than any other COM
pany in the territory. Mr. Walker has
the entire management Of the extensive
business Of this company, and has been
most successful. He would make an
able and intelligent legislator, and the
great industry he represents needs such
member in the council.
w. F.Parker, candidate for the lower
house, is a member of the law firm Of
Rolfe & Parker, and is young man who
has won golden opinions from the public
since his sojourn amongst us. He would
make working and leading member of
the house.
S. l.. Kelly, candidate for clerk, is the
present city treasurer, serving his sec
ond term, and one Of the most popular
young republicans of the county. Mr.
Kelly is honest, capable and deserving
Jeffersonian qualifications, and it would
be difficult to put forth reason why he
should not be elected.
O. G. Cooper, Of Dupuyer, for sheriff,
is one of the most successful and exten-
sive wool growers of the territory. He
is especially qualified to perform the du
ties Of this office, being man Of rare
good judgment and common sense: cool
and deliberate, yet fearless as a lion
active and determined when such re-
quirements are needed, but man who
would not let his ardor and enterprise
heap up unnecessary debts for the coun-
ty to pay. Those who want an honest,
careful economical administration of
the affairs Of the sheriff's office can safe
ly vote for O. G.. Cooper.
F. G. Roosevelt, our worthy mayor, is
the candidate for assessor. Mr.. r. is
one of the best known citizens of the
county, and it is hardly necessary to tell
our readers that he will make an excel
lent officer. That is an assurance. Mr..
Roosevelt is practical, clear-thinking,
level-headed gentleman, and to these
qualifications add his thorough familiar
ity with the various classes of property
in the county, and you have in him just
the man needed for assessor.
In w. J. Minar the people OF this
county have worthy candidate for
treasurer, and if the time has arrived
for change (isn't it about time?) this
important position could not be confer
red upon one more deserving. Mr..
Minar is eminently qualified to take the
trust, and if elected will faithfully per-
form the duties of the office. Thorough
honesty and integrity are not the least
among the qualifications for the office
he possesses.