The Arizona sentinel., 1893-08-26
HON. THOS. GATES,
IContinued from lst page. THE UNANIMOUS CHOICE.

in politics, before the appointment or Mir. Gates, said: "One of the most important questions in political cir 'cles in Yuma at present is regarding the next prison superintendent. Thomas Gates is the unanimous choice of the Democrats of this sec tion. The appointment of Mr. Gates would be conducive to harmonizing the Democracy of Yuma County. There are not probably more than half a dozen Democrats in Yuma county, who are not hear tily in favor of Mir. Gates, for this important posi- tion, and they belong to the sore heads or growlers. MT. Gates has had experience, is known to be careful, and efficient in his management ot the institution. He has always been a straightforward, consistent and sterling Democrat, and a man highly respected by all who know him. He is sober, and not sporting man Tn any sense of the word, and has the perfect confidence of the best citizens in the community, and especially that of the high-toned and moral element, and if appointed to the responsible position of superintendent of the prison, he will be an honor to his party, and to his many friends, who would like to see him get the position" |"
 In another issue the Herald said: "One of the best Superintendents of the territorial prison the Territory has ever had, the Hon. Thos. Gates is again candidate for appointment to that position, and Governor Hughes having the welfare of the whole peo- pls of the Territory at heart, will make no mistake in naming him for the place, as any other sound, Demo- cratic governor would do, for Hon. Thos. Gates is an honest Democrat and gentleman of good standing among men; his mettle having been terribly tried as man of nerve and the ordeal proved that his life was not among his considerations, where duty was to be performed. Aside from this, Hon. Thos. Gates is an honest, honorable and popular man, who has 10 enemies among the best of our citizens, and in fact among none of our citizens, save those who fear honorable methods, his energy and his unmeasured courage. If the peo- pie of the territory were asked today to name Democrat for Superintend- ent of the prison, they would name the Hon. Thos. Gates.
 COMPLIMENTARY.
 The Phoenix Republican says: Hon. Thos Gates of Yuma, was in the city yesterday. Mir. Gates is dis tinguished throughout the southwest for his many good qualities of head and heart, but within the last two months he has acquired another dis tinction, that of being the only Democrat of prominence in the terri tory who refused an office.
 After his appointment it said: Hon. Thos Gates was yesterday for mslly appointed by Governor Hughes to the superintendency of the terri torial prison. It is complimentary but justly so to MT. Gates, to say that this appointment as to its wisdom and the fitness of the appointee, is en- tirely in line with all of the other appointments made by Governor Hughes. The new superintendent has held many positions of trust and responsibility and in all of them has acquitted himself so as to leave a strong impression of his ability and integrity. The appointment will be learned with general satisfaction. Indeed there was no opposition ex- cept that which was possibly furnished by friends of other applicants. Mir. Gates occupancy of the office may be considered strong guarantee of the good and economical management of the prison.
 THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT.
 The Phoenix Gazette Democratic says: The appointment is the very best that could have been made anc will give satisfaction to the Demo- cratic party of Arizona. MT. Gate was the best superintendent tn prison ever had, and he gave the in stitution a frst-class business ad- ministration. It was during MT Gates incumbency, October 27th 1887, that one of the bloediest shoot ings known in the terlitor occurred