Thomas County cat., 1890-10-30

lance members who were present last
night
Vail has now got into deep water,
and the water is SO heavy that the
gentleman can hardly keep on his feet.
He wanted to get the democratic vote
by returning the favor in voting for
resubmission, and to the republican
alliance members he kept "mum, but
the latter would not take that word
for an answer, and to keep from losing
their votes he said he was for prohi-
bition. Now Jim Fike will jump on
to his back with both feet.
Griffith challenging Sullivan for a
certificate is mere hogwash and he
knows very we'll that Mr. Sullivan has
life certificate. If Mr.. Griffith wants
to show his education, why did he not
take the examination at the close of
the normal, as the rest of the teach
ers did. If Sullivan did not treat his
examination fairly, Griffith has right
to appeal to the state superintendent.
The true fact is that Griffith knew he
could not get more than third grade
| certificate
In regard to the commissio sioner for
the first district, we have no desire to
parade in public print the episode of
Haynes, as it is well known through
out that part of the county, and the
voters will see that no such a man
shall represent the first district on our
county board. We leave it with their
intelligence as fathers and brothers.
The truth of 1t is not denied. As to
Fitzsimons, everyone knows him to be
an honest. upright, hard working
young man and will serve his constit-
uents well and not only them but resi-
dents of the county.
The CAT has been sincere in placing
before the public aud patrons of our
schools, the record and qualifications
of FL. 4. Griffith, in order that they
may vote inte!ligently for a superin-
tendent who can handle our schools in
the best possible manner for the chill
dren and the taxpayers. 1t is all we
can do. We have not given reasons
why he should not be elected because
he belonged to the alliance; far from
it. But because we sincerely know he
is not competent to fill the Office in a
manner to benefit our schools and ed
ucational system
In another column will be found |
a communication from Mr.. Loar, which |
we willingly give space for Our col
umns are open to anyone who wishes
to use them for legitimate purposes
and in a proper manner. While his
explanations are very smooth for him,
the circular referred to was copied
from the official records and If cases
were dismissed from any cause he
alone is responsible He should have
the ability and judgment to know
when to bring a case and how to sue
cessfully conduct it. Loar, no doubt
was advised by Judge Smith to dis
mis-, "a case because the latter knew
Loar's inability to prosecute.
NIr. Griffith says he took the Buffa-
10 Park school because he could get
s10 Il month more than he could at
Oakley. The truth is, and he can not
de.iy it, that he got $50 month at
Oakley and taught the Buffalo Park
scsool for $50. Does that look like
he gave the Oakley school up because
he wanted to of his own accord? The
statement is sustained that the direc-
tors refused to hire him again, al
though his bid was the lowest. and
consequently he had to take less
wherever he could get school. He
agreed last night at the alliance meet
ing that the citizens did circulate pc
ation for the directors not to hire him
,ut said it Was = personal matter onl