The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-30

responsibilities are not temporary; but
permanent
An election has been held and bonds
voted Ter the erg tion of school build
ings and these buildings should be
built az onre. 10 is the duty Of the
voters to demand strict account
ability. ana ~ their votes. put men in
of e. who will satisfy that demand
Aciiag for the best interest Of the
whole people the Democratic party
mas taken great care in its selection Of
its representatives They have been
selected FOR ftness. aud with a view OF
going % the very roots of the whole
question. and placing the educaiional
interests o. this city on an endur,rr
foundati1n. II will GO; be amis> %
give a short persorei cfthe nemocraiie
nominees.
Mr. w : Hunter. 90 tee l->i war5.
is a druggist by p-,fe>s.ca and has
Identified him>e with ihc r-oWih q
the c,ty. lie became q -c>s1sns Nher
the country was opened o. settle
neut. aua has buit up an caviAo ie
reputation as a safe aud conservative re
business man. lie IS vitality Interested
in the prosperity 4 the city. being .
large property owner and heavy tax
payer By birth an ludiaaiAn. he in-
herited that well known Hoosier
characteristic Of honor and eonscien-
tious action that distinguishes the
sons Of that grand old commonwealth.
J. II. Larwell. Of the Second ward.
is gentleman ct finished culture. lie
has delved deeply in books, and
brought to light the results Of many
years of hard work. He is recognized
as one Of the most learned aud pro-
gressive men in Oklahoma, and an
honor to any city in which he lives.
By profession chemist he would
prove himself most important factor
in shaping the educational interests Of
the city.
The Third ward presents Frank o.
smith to the suffrages Of his neigh
bors. To know Frank Olsmith is to like
him lie is one OF those genial char
acters who spreads sunshine where
ever he goes 10 san Antonio, Texas,
wears ago he occupied an honorable
position among his fellows. and
counted among his friends the best
element Of the Alamo City. lie was
ever ready for business or fun, and
bore the same reputation that he now
has, that OF strict reliability and
worth. lie fought for the blue, but
buried the weapons OK warfare when
needed no longer. and is now, while
proud Of his soldier record, the friend
Of ali 40 man in Guthrie would be
more conscientious in the discharge Of
his duties.
The Fourth ward is well represented
by J. a. Douglas for the long term.
aud Wesley Kysar for the short Mr..
Douglass is mechanic and an eX-
pert IN his business lie will prove
himself the right man in the right
place. His practicability will stand
the board well in hand when the
school furnishings come into discus
sion Outside Of this, he will be a most
useful man, because his hard com
mon sense will guide him in the way
whicE will best subserve the interests
OF his people. Mr.. Kysar is a worthy
colleague for Mr.. Douglass, and Will
represent the sturdy and solid bust
ness men Of his ward. lie will always
watch closely its interests aud give its
affairs the personal interest that they
demand.
The Democracy, always progressive,
and recognizing the number and in
fluence OF the colored population of
the city, houored y. NJ Alexander, by
comforting on him the nomination
from the Fifth ward Mr.. Alexander
is a gentleman of high character, and
believes that the ultimate destiny of
the negro is linked with that Of the
Democratic party. lie has studied
clesely political ethics, and arrived at
this conclusion from deduction, and
not from fancy. lie is man OF prop.
erty, and has the highest respect of
all who know him, regardless OF
color
These are the gentlemen that the
Democracy presents for your suffra-
ges. They are all that their frien nds
claim for them. They are firm in
their convictions. They are tax payers,
and have the city's welfare at heart
They are men who would scorn to
prostitute their Off e to personal ends.
They ask your suff rage as a right, and
promise, in return, TO give you a clean
administration. They accept the Of
fee as a work Of love and not pecula-
ton. Democrats, and ali lovers Of
good government must support them
and hold their hands up while they
are making the school system of Guth-
rie the pride of her people, and the
boast with which 10 allure the pros
pective citizen to settle among us.