The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-10-25

. " fits him for the place OF county
} Judge. We not only want honesty
and fidelity il that position, but We
want legal ability. The Democrats OF
Travis county by a unanimous vote
in convention have presented the peo'
pie of the county with man whom
they regard IS the all round best quail
flied man for that position in The per-
son of D. A McFall, and he will not
only receive the support OF the Demo-
Gratis of the county but OF all men in
terested in county business, for the
people know hat he is not only quail
: flied for the place but that he has
been from his boyhood fully identified
with the people and affairs of the
county. Give him such a majority as
he deserves.
COUNTY CLERK
John Hornsby is another young man
that the voters of Travis county will
delight to honor. Born and raised in
this county and of extensive and hon.
orable family, long residents of the
county, John Hornsby is very we'll
known in the county and the better is
he appreciated as young man of
sterling qualities. He has a good edu
cation, backed by sound sense and
strong Judgment, and is familiar with
the duties Of the Office, having been
tor some time a deputy under Frank
Brown, one of the most accurate aud
efficient county clerks ounty has
ever had. john Hornsby is another
one OF those Travis county young men
to whom a fast life has no attractions.
lie is strictly a business man, his
whole life giving assurance OF stability
OF character and value as a citizen.
The Democratic convention could
not have made better selection
than John Hornsby for county clerk.
COUNTY ATTORNEY.
George Calhoun il the nominee of
the Democratic par Y of Travis county
Tor county attorney. This Is an i'm
portapt office TO the people of the
county-one which requires legal abil-
ity and strict attention to the duties
OF the flee. The peace and quiet of
the citizens OF the county are more
depeud@nt upon the county attorney
than any other officer Of The county.
Mir. Calhoun has had a necessary
training for this position that best
equips him for the discharge of the
duties OF the office. He served for
some years as justice of the peace of
precinct No. very satisfactorily, and
his familiarity with its duties quail
lies him for county attorney. lie is
also Iab0rous and well. read LAWYER
and an effective speaker. No better
man could have been presented for
county attorney by the Democratic
convention than George Calhoun, who
will make au able, vigilant and
thorough official.
COUNTY ASSESSOR.
The office of county assessor is one
mat IL will not do to ''project with"
by trying men in it unfamiliar with
the lands of the county. 1t is an
office that the civil service rules ought
to apply to, for the longer capable
man is in it, the more competent he is
to discharge its duties. 1t is an office
upon which Is based the revenues OF
the county and man unfamiliar with
the details OF it's ad ADMINISTRATION would
prove to be u heavy expense to the
county. Ham Me'Z is perfectly tamil
Or wit &ll its details and with every
piece OF property upon which an as
is laid. He has better and
more correct idea nf valuations of real
estate than any man in the county
and he has go worked himself iato the
business of the Office that he seems to
be q component part of it, He is so
familiar with ii that if the papers and
books OF the office We're burned he
could reconstruct the entire of.
flee from memory. This is
saying q good DEAL but
nevertheless it is true. He is 80 emf
nently qualified and fit for the office
of assessor of Travis county that we
doubt whether he is qualified or fit
Tor anything else. Then again, Ham
Melz is a young man, and it is incum-
bent on the people OF Travis county to
confirm his nomination by the Demo.
cratic convention and again elect him
assessor.
COUNTY TREASURER
After vacation for four years Mr..
A. j. JerGigan again has been de-
clared by the Democratic convention
of Travis county as its nominee for
county treasurer. Mr.. Jernigan's char
aoter tor high integrity has stood the
test in this community and come out
brighter and stronger than ever. His
Democracy is part of every fibre OF
his being. lis principles were 80 dear
to him that he left one
good one for me battlefield in fighting
Tor them, but on that account he has
never pleaded the baby act or shirked
any duty as citizen. He is man
of strong character and Of undoub ted
honesty and capacity, with steady
habits and fidelity to duty.
He is familiarity known as Old Dad
by his comrades, perhaps because of
his paternal manner and kindness to
everybody who is in trouble. He
proved for years most efficient county
treasurer and never was a dollar be-
hind in his accounts. He will be
elected treasurer of this county by one
OF the largest majorities any candi-
date in i5 ever Received, because he ia
universally esteemed by it's citizens of
All classes and kinds and because he
fills the Jefforsouian qualities OF hon
esty and capacity.
FOR SHERIFF..
Il. E. White has been nominated by
the Democratic convention of This