The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-08-21
Points About Politics.

1O4UtS AOVUt AVAsASo'
The Lake county convention was held
at Madison last Wednesday, selecting six
delegates to the Pierre convention. The
Sioux City Journal correspondent from
Madison says: The name ofsJudge Gif-
ford of Canton is frequently mentioned in
connection with the Office of congressional
delegate from Dakota, and there seems to
be growing sentiment in his favor. In
my travels throughout the southern por-
ton of the territory, I have heard the
names of but four men mentioned, as
likely to show any considerable strength
in the territorial convention; and those are
Mellette, of Watcrt own; Kellam, of
Chamberlain; McNasters, Of the Black
Hills, and Clifford, Of Canton.
The Parker New Era comes out in a
double-leader, calling fora harmonization
of the political differences now existing in
the territory. Editor Hackett is not
warmly opposing Raymond, but wants to
see south Dakota represented, and where
she belongs, in the galaxy of proud
states.' The Era winds up with: If
the Honorable John B. Raymond~is is the
best agency to accomplish it, renominate
him. If one OF the many South Da-
kotaians-a Mellette, Moody, Barber,
a Clifford will do better, why, in the in
terest Of our homes, OF our section, of jus
tice, of 100000 disfianchised citlzens.-
nominate one of them or any other able
man who will lead us into statehood,
+! Flandrau Enterprise The CANTON
ADVOCATE comes out stronglyin favor of
Judge Clifford for delegate to congress.
We fear that the Judges friends
are doing him more harm than good by
bringing him out as candidate at this
time. The willy politicians who are
scheming to defeat Raymond, are opposed
to him simply because they couldn't
make tool of him. As Judge Clifford is
an able and independent man, he would
not suit the gang in reality any better
than Raymond, although for the sake of
getting things into a mixed condition some
of them may now try to make his friends
believe that they will support him.
Rapid City, Black Hills, Journal, Is:
The CANTON ADVOCATE supports 0. S.
Clifford, of Lincoln county, for the repub-
licar nomination to the delegateship, and
sets forth the claims of that gentleman in
clear and logical editorial. Mr.. Clifford
will be remembered as the presiding Of
fcer at the meeting of the Territorial
Grand Lodge A. F. 4 A. NJ, held in
Rapid City. He is gentleman of
ability, and there is probability that his
may be strong name before the Pierre
convention. ...-.
Had the city of Canton cast one more
vote for Raymond two years ago than she
did, her representation in the Lincoln
county convention would have been in
creased to nine votes. Likewise the town
ship OF Canton. Had Delaware, Dayton
and Delapre cast two more votes for Ray
mond, each would haye had larger repre-
sentation in the coming county conven-
tions Three votes more in Lincoln town
ship would have given her another dele
gate. 1t sometimes pays to get out full
vote
Scotland, Bon Homme county, Citizen,
The CANTON ADVOCATE comes out in a
long editorial in favor of Judge O. s. .Gif-
ford of that place, for congress. Clifford
won't do. He didn't come to Dakota
with a commission in his pocket.
A. J. Kellam, of Chamberlain, tells the
Sioux City Journal he is not a candidate
for delegate He also says: Mr.. Petit
grew has told me positively and repeated
edly that he is not candidate"
The Mitchell Capital, in regard to
the candidacy of Judge Clifford for de-
egate, says: The people OF this section
might go further and fare worse in search
of a candidate.
At the legislative committee meeting at
Larimore Thursday, bolt took place,
and there will probably be double header
to Pierre from the Grand Forks district.
Chamberlain Register: The CANTON
ADVOCATE is out in a strong article in
favor of Judge Clifford for congress. The
Judge is most excellent man.
Redfeld Journal: We intend to hur-
rah for the republican candidate, and in.
our opinion we'll not have to hurrah for
Raymond, either.
Two county commissioners will be elect
ed in Lincoln county at the November
election, the third holding over till 1886.
But seven counties exceed the repre-
sentation of Lincoln county in the Pierre
convention.
The county officers now holding posses
sion are candidates for third term.
Stark county, North Dakota, selects
two Raymond delegates
E. Jones, Springdale township, is men
toned for the council,
B. c. Jacobs, Lennox, is candidate
for county treasurer.
G. B. Kennedy is mentioned for mem
ber of the council.
A. B. Wheelock would be good man
for probate judge. 1880
L. P. Helmey is mentioned for member
of the house.
Nels NJ. jacobson is mentioned for reg
lister of deeds.
Clifford seems to be the coming man.
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