Dodge City times., 1890-11-07
THE RESULT.

the splendid victory won by the
democrats and Independent republicans
in this county is the result Of hard
work and the personal fitness of the
candidates.
True, the whole ticket was not elect
ed but sufficient causes are at the bot
tom of this part Of the campaign to
explain the result. Taking as an ex-
ample the race of Mr. Hendricks for
county attorney. The position was en-
tirely unsought for, and the democrat
ic candidate did not make an effort
commensurate with his fine ability. He
refused to make bid for votes in any
manner, way or form. The opposl-
tion concentrated large portion OF its
energies upon Mr.. Madison's canvass,
and that gentleman bent his energies
for a reelection. 1t was, on the part
of one, a campaign of Indifference as
to results, on the part of the other,
hard, earnest work.
Mr.. Anthony's canvass is one of
which he may be proud. There is no
doubt but that he had the strongest op-
ponent on the opposition ticket to con-
tend against, and that he cut into Mr..
Mofitt's party strength is clearly evil
dent from the returns. Mr.. Anthony
accepted the nomination under protest,
and the result, while unfavorable will
bring no regrets to him.
In viewing the result of the race for
commissioner, while complimentary to
Mr.. Sidlow, is not by any means a
source of modification to the democra-
cy. Mr.. Duncker cannot but view the
returns with feeling of pride for the
fine showing made. His opponent is
one of the most popular men in the
east end of the county, and added to
this is the fact that he had a very
handsome republican majority to start
with.
Mr.. Hoover candidacy has been dis
tinguished by fair, conservative can
vass, entirely free from rash promises,
pandering to any element or using any
of the tricks Of a politician. 1t was
manifestly business mans campaign.
Issues we're raised, and fairly, impair
tally met. There was no dodging or
evading, no shifting here or there to
gain votes. His stand was heralded to
the voters through the newspapers and
on the stump, and no voter went to the
polls with any doubt in his mind as to
Mr.. Hooyer's stand on the issues pre-
sented. The people have an abiding
faith in Ford couuty's next representa-
tive, and that their judgment as ex-
pressed at the polls was sound, time
will fully demonstrate.
Mr.. Finley made gallant fight that
is credit to himself and friends. He
has made many new friends, and bar
ring his politics, is one of the best men
we have. That he was defeated by one
so we'll and favorably known as Mr..
Hoover is certainly no discredlt.
Tom Lahey has the proud distinct
ION of receiving the largest majority of
any one on either ticket. Certainly
handsomer endorsement could not be
asked for. His election sets at naught
the foolish stories circulated against
him during the campaign, and empha-
sizes the fact that the people are tired
of mud in campaigns. Mr.. Lahey's
popularity has been steadily growing
ever since his election two years ago,
and he was regarded as invincible from
the start. Mr.. Clark made . fair, open
ana honest campaign, and has added to
the respect and esteem in which he
was held by his political opponents.
D. Swinehart will be our next su-
perintendent of schools. The race for
this Office was close and exciting. Mr..
Swinehart has cause for qualification in
his election over his opponent who is
one Of the oldest teachers in the coun-
ty, and this too, in the face of the fact
that he gave very little time to the
campaign. Mr.. Beadle has always. had
the respect and esteem of the people
of this county, and that feeling has not
diminished during his canvass.
No bitterness has been engendered
during the contest, and with one or
two exceptions, the battle has been
warm yet friendly. Good nature has
generally prevailed on both sides. May
Il ever be 10.