The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1892-02-26

That he is well qualified for the place
no one will question. He Ii young
man Of more than ordinary ability,
coupled with extraordinary energy.
This ought to make . successful can
didate IL anything will.
THE HORSE THAT HAS THE POLE
WINS.
Il. C.. Times: Prof. BlOss of Topeka
was one of the early mentions for
Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Then j. L.. Brady brought out Miss
CARL of Hutchinson. The Salina peO-
pie think their city Superintendent,
{. Il. RoOp, would fill the bill, but the
best boom has been started in Allen
county for Ed. L. Barber. 1t is true
that more than 100 counties are yet to
report, but the Barber has the pole.
THB HERALD APPROVES.
Moran Herald: We notice by the
last number of the lola RE8IsTBR that
County Superintendent Barber will
he candidate before the Republican
State convention for tho nomination
of state Superintendent. Mr.. Barber
is serving his second term as county
Superintendent of this county, and
has made a very capable and energetic
officer. He is graduate of the state
Normal University at Emporia, and
is thoroughly posted in everything
pertaining to teaching. AS an organ
izer he has no superior. He also has
a wide and extensive acquaintance
with teachers and educators through
out the State, and this, with his evil
dent fitness for the position places his
chances ahead of those of any other
candidate we have heard of. We feel
certain that should he be nominated,
factory officer.
THE UNION THINKS HE Is ALL RIGHT.
Humboldt Union: Ed. L. Barber
is candidate for state Superintend-
ent of Public instruction and his name
will be presented to the Republican
State convention for that position.
He has made the cause of education
his life work, study and business, and
began his career as q teacher in the
public schools of Allen county during
the years Of his bOyhOOd and young
manhood. AS a teacher he was known
as an able, energetic and industrious
one, and ranked as second to none, Of
those in his calling, i'm this part of the
State.
After teaching for some years Mr..
Barber went to EmpOria, where he
took the course of study in the Nor
NAL College, and from this institution
he graduated with credit and honor.
While in the Normal he was regard
ed by the Faculty and scholars as one
OF the brightest and most promising
students i'm attendance at the time.
He is now serving his fourth year
as Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton of Allen county. His record as
capable and energetic official is known
to all the people, and his efforts in adj
vancing the cause of education is high
" appreciated by them. During his
official career he has been indefatiga-
BILE in his efforts to advance and pro-
mote the interests of the schools of the
county, and the substantial results AT
tanned show that he has been success
full.
For the position he seeks Mr. Bar
Der possesses fitness and adaptability
he would bring to the Office proper
knowledge of its requirments, the re-
suit of ripe experience and mature
thought and judgment.
His capability, intellectual attain
ments, energy and enthusiasm I'm ed
ucatiOnal work is unquestionable.
Mr.. Barber belongs to the Sons of
Veterans andis one of the leading and
influential members of the camp ut
lola.
Southeastern Kansas ought to have
a place on the State ticket, and Ed. r.
Barber, of Allen county, should re-
ceive the nomination for Superintend-
ent of Public Instruction. AS Re-
publican he is all right.