The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1894-08-31

chivalry In It's true sense. He 10 M ex-
ample of the best type of the American
citizen; man who faces every obligs-
ton in life with the best purpose; .
brave soldier, true, loyal, courageous
man, every way qualified for Office and
sure to perform its duties with ability
and probity.
For state treasurer, no better selec-
ton could have been made by the gov
ernor, in the first place, and by the con-
vention since, than the present incum-
bent, James M. Wilkinson. Mr.. Will
knson has been banker In Marquette
for more than twenty five years. Going
back to that period and down to 1880.
he was also receiver of the u S. land
Office at Marquette-one of the most
important, at that time, of the land
offices in the country through the fact
of the valuable mineral and pine lands
embraced in the district. No reproach
or scandal in connection with that Office
has ever attached to Mr.. Wilkinson
He knows how to handle money for the
state and in bank. He is experienced
and safe. Mr.. Wilkinson is an impor-
tant factor in church, in society, and IN
business circles in Marquette. He was
educated at the University and is al
ways gentleman.
1t has been many years since in this
state there has been superintendent
of public instruction who has carried
into that Office SO much enthusiasm and
efficiency as the present incumbent and
nominee for reelection, Henry Il. Pat
tengill. He has made himself felt every
where, in every school in the common
wealth, for good, and the people recog-
nize that the superintendent of public
instruction is really, de tacto, the head
of the schools of the state. He spares
himself no trouble to aid the schools, to
stimulate and encourage them. He goes
To them, talks TO the people and the
pupils; he meets with the teachers, adj
vises and instructs them, and altogether
is accomplishing world of good in the
advancement of our public schools.
Mr.. Alfred Mines, the candidate for
Acknowledgements was a brave and
efficient soldier in the war of the rebel
lion, and was the leader of the Republi-
can side in the state senate four years
ago. He has thus proved his loyalty
and patriotism in time of war, and his
special fitness for the duties of the office
for which he is nominated in time OF
peace. In all respects he is deserv-
ing, reputable citizen.
Stanley w. Turner, candidate for re-
election for auditor general, was also a
soldier with record for patriotic SER
vice that does him honor. He is gen.
tleman of ability, of experience in af-
fairs, and has wide acquaintance with
the people throughout the state, among
whom he has very many friends and
staunch supporters. He has held i'm
portant county offices and been mem
Der of the state legislature.
Fred A. Maynard, the candidate for
attorney general, is gentleman whom
the citizens of Grand Rapids have long
regarded with special favor. He en-
joys wide and enviable reputation as
an attorny-atlaw, which brings him IA
large practice in the courts. He is fore
most and efficient in all matters of pub
lie interest tending to the welfare of
the community His reputation for the
qualities which especially fit him for
the Office to which he is nominated is
by no means confined to the limits of
the county in which he resides, but ex-
tends everywhere to the boundaries of
the state. 1t is generally conceded by
competent men who have the best in
terests of the state at heart that no
better man could be found for attorney
general than the man whose name is
now on the Republican ticket.
VIM. A. French, nominee for commits.
sioner of the state land office, has been
prominently and favorably known for
many years in Southern Michigan i'm
political and business circles. His name
a synonym for good character, integrity
and efficiency. Mr.. French is too well
known to need any endorsement. His
life record is a full guarantee that I'M
der his administration the duties of the
land Office will he ably and conscien-
tiously performed.
No matter what the Office, it is only
safe and sensible to chose none other
than the best men available to fill it;
and so it is with the member of the
state board of education. His duties
are not continuous nor exacting, but it
is of the last Importance to the possible
welfare of the State Normal school,
over which the state board of education
exercises general supervision, that the
members of the board should be men
fitted TO discharge those duties under
standingly. The person elected also