The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-10

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they have moro than a mere fgure-head to |
them. Judge w. W. Dixon, if |
named a. tho democratic candidate, will |
attract the hearty and generous support
of all democrats and hundreds Of republi-
cans, and he will be elected beyond the
shadow Of doubt. Judge Dixon has never
entangled himself in factional fights. He
has always been a straight out and out
democrat and hard party worker. In adj
dition he il q man of commanding ability
and great personal popularity. John Cap
lice is another Silver Bow man who will win
at the head Of the ticket. He is at present
county commissioner of Silver Bow
county, and il in all respects strong man
and desirable candidate. He will be heart
lily supported if named in the convention.
Over in Deer Lodge county is Hon. John
r. Toole. His name has been frequently
and favorably mentioned. Last winter
during the prolonged and uncertain legisla-
tive conflict Mr.. Toole was more frequently
consulted tnan any member Of the house.
He is q sound man, we'll informed, and
popular. None of the candidates suggested
could do more for Montana than Mr.. Toole
in the house of representatives. The
desire Of Missoula democrats that
Hon. Walter NJ. Bicktord head the ticket
will be shared by hundreds Of democrats
who know and admire him. His name will
certainly be presented to the convention,
and he will be strong candidate from the
start. He can certainly be elected and he
would do credit to the state in the national
Legislature.
Other west side names have been suggest
ed, but the candidate will undoubtedly be
chosen from those mentioned above. The
list shows an array of strong men incom-
parably superior to republican compression
al strength on the west side. Democrats
on that side of the range are united to a
man and will solidly support any man
named. If there is a west side republican
who will unite the republicans on that side
he has not yet been heard of. If an east
side republican is nominated. Carter. for
instance, hundreds of west side republicans
will vote against him for geographical rea-
sons.
Where ia the available republican candi-
date?
The republican state convention will not
be entirely devoid of amusement. Certain
interesting resolutions will be sprung upon
the convention and they will make few
gentlemen wriggle about in their seats.
These resolutions will be prepared with
delicate consideration for republicans on
both sides of the range.
BY the way, is it not time the call was is
sued for the democratic state convention?
The state committee should begin to
show signs of activity.
The election of eight state senator's seems
to have been partially lost sight of in the
| congressional discussion. State senators
will be elected in the following counties:
Silver Bow, Madison, Jefferson, Fergus.
Choteau, Yellowstone, Missoula and Cas-
cade. The democrats count on electing
senators from Silver Bow, sMadi-
son, Jefferson, Fergus. Choteau
and Missoula. If Paris Gibson will
run he will be elected in Cascade. If the
democrats carry four of these eight coun-
ties they will have,a majority in the next
senate that even Mathematician Richards
cannot overcome. 1t seems reasonably
| certain that the next senate will be demo-
cratic. If the Acknowledgements should
| attempt repetition of his high-handed
parliamentary outrages, his position will be
made very uncomfortable indeed. The
democrats are fortunate in the hold overs.
Senator Thornton proved himself the most
| - oo1ou %on
clans in the last senate. With experience
he will become an exceedingly valuable
party man and an excellent legislator.
Charlie Hoffman's popularity, and his ex-
perience in legislative affairs, and his wide
knowledge of matters of interest to the
state will be of great use in the coming
session. DR.. Parberry is sound and USE
full legislator, and his return will be well
coined. Becker, the legislative hero, and
DR.. Redd will add to the strength of the
democratic senate.
When the Legislature adjourned last win
ter Dan Hennessy said that "once was
enough for him." The Silver Bow demo-
Gratis say, however, that Hennessy can be
induced to run again, and Of course his
election is foregone conclusion. He will
miss his bosom friend Fire Eater Fisher
when he returns to the senate. Fisher was
elected in democratic county by an I'm.
fortunate combination of circumstances
He was hornet in the senate and a mighty
disaqreeable one too. He was rs unpopular
with his republican colleagues as with
democrats, and no one disliked him more
than Richards. It is fair to state, however
that the dislike was cordially returned
Possibly one reason for this exchange o.
sentiments was the fact that Fisher forgo
more about parliamentary law than Rick
ards could learn in 1--WE years. This valua
BILE experience was gained in the Legislature
of the ''obscure state of Nevada. Blu
Fisher will not return. If he runs he viii
be beaten out of sight for his bitter anti
Irish speech was sufficient to kill off even
, promising candidate. Democratic Jefferson
will return democrat to the senate, on
for instance who will be congenial to Hon
Peter Breen.
, Indications point to plenty of fun il
Choteau county this fall. The republi
? cans will probably nominate John W
= Power for the senate and they have stron
hopes of getting away with him. TIL
i Powers have started a new paper in For
> Benton to Offset the tart pen of INCL
n Daniel Seares. It is safe to predict tina