The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1890-10-10
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET.

Sad in earnest, and it ia time that the vo-
Ehe shall support at the polls. The smoke
from the State and Congressional fights
should not obscure his view or take his
mind from the interests that are at
stake in his own community and that
often affect the dealings of his everyday
life. The issues that are rocking the
nation or state cannot be affected by the
election of one particular set of county
officers, and should not be allowed to
enter into the consideration of the vo-
tiers. To elect the men to our county
offices who are most capable to perform
the duties is the only point to be con-
e5idered, where there is equal integrity.
Assuming that the nominees on the OPP
position tickets are as upright as those
whom the Republicans have nominated,
the latter claim, and we hope to be able
to show, that the balance of experience
and capability is on the side of the Re-
publican candidates, by all odds. The
party is fortunate in having no man up
ON the ticket for whom any apologies
need be made, or against whom aught
int good can be said. The ticket is one
eemlnently calculated and deserving to
receive the united and hearty support
of the Republican party, and all such
Democrats, who, free from the chains of
party servltude, have mind and spir-
it of their own, and are able to judge
for themselves without following blind
gscheming politicians. Every Democrat,
every Alliance man, every Prohibition
list, and voters of all creeds and races
can unite in support of the Republican
nominees without sacrifice of principle
Or self respect.
The position of auditor is the most diff
icult to fill of any on the list. The
longer man fills the position the bet
ter he becomes, because experience and
memory are pecessary ,as.well as the most
scrupulous carefulness. Mr.. Theodore
Scattergood has held the position for
eight years without one word ever be-
ing said rejecting upon his capability
or honestness. During that time the
records have been kept in splendid
shape, and no man ever transacted bust
ness in the Office who was not treated
with the respect and consideration due
from one gentleman to another. For the
came reason that business man retains
his old and tried employees will the peo-
pie re-elect Mr.. Scattergood.
Peter Lloyd has served one term as
treasurer and has shown unusual apti-
tude in the management of that highly
responsible office. His thorough hon.
aesty was shown by the eagerness with
which his friends sought permission to
= go upon his large bond. The need for
<one perfectly reliable in this office is
repeatedly proved by the countless Ca
ses of embezzlement from county treas
uries. By the collision of the auditor
and treasurer thousands could be filch-
ed from the treasury without the peo-
pie knowing it for years to come. Mr..
Lloyd is quick in the TRANSACTION of bust
ness, rapid in figures, and splendid
; penman. The books are pretty sight
to look upon, 80 neat are they. Mr..
h lloyd deserves reelection by good,
round majority.
There is little, occasion to say any
thing in Oscar Bierbauer's behalf, as his
reelection is already assured. No one
who has had occasion to transact husi.
ness in his Office will fail to agree with
ms that Mr.. Bierbauer is one of the
most successful gentlemen3in filling the
position that was ever elected to the Of
flee of Register of Deeds. In accuracy
and neatness his records cannot be ex-
@ceiled, he is thoroughly posted upon
the affairs of the Office, and as he is of
German parentage, he is able to transact
the business of the Office much more
satisfactorily.
Stephen Thorne, for clerk of court,
has no opposition, which fact speaks
more elSquently than words. He is
careful, courteous and conscientious. of
Efcer, and has made hosts of friends
X since he has held the Office.
For sheriff, the Republicans present
the name of Geo. w. Monks. He has
had experience in the Office and while
an incumbant made a model officer.
Possessed of great natural acuteness and
familiar with the ways of criminals by
long observation, he is just the man to
invest with the custody of those who
are placed in the Jail. He has shown
himself considerate in the service Of
papers and in every respect has given
satisfaction. 1t might be a costly ex-
perience to the county to place a new
man in the position, or one who has had
little experience and lacks that matur:-
: ty of mind and discretion which few
more years ano greater experience
would give. Mr.. Monks is a pleasant,
whole souled gentleman and will again
conduct the Office in manner credit
able to himself and satisfactory to the
people of the county.
Judge Mead needs no introduction to
che people of the county. He has per-
r