Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1894-09-28
The Democrat, Nominations.

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which comprises lar more Not'r> than
are identified with either %; the org Al
lied parties.
The nominees Tor the Legislature
are specially worthy oi support. Dr.
Newell has u record a an executive oil
fccr a. well a legislator, which
places his commanding ability l., yoni
question. ~ Governor 81 New Jersey
he demonstrated the possession OF
those qualities which insured sue
ccsslul administration. A. Il member
Of Congress from that state he was
one OF the most active AZ i untlrlng
members Of the lower hp' e, and lett
his imprint on many I.casurcs oil
public utility, among vii. II was the
Liie-Sa>ing Service whose stations
line the coasts and have been produc-
tive OF So much benefit in saving the
lives on shipwrecked vessels. He was
the originator of this service, and to
him belongs the honor OF one Of the
most hcnciicCnt measures 0! the age.
AS executive OF the Territory OF Wash
ington, his energy and fidelity is bet
ter known. No man during his in
cumbency vi the chair of State ever
did more TO advertise our resources
and to aid in our advancement to
Statehood. His administration was
exceptionally pure and free from job
berry and scandal. His colleague, Mr..
A. +. Young, is we'll known to most OF
our people. He is a prosperous and
enterprising farmer, who has twice
been a member OF the legislature. He
is well-read, and thoroughly posted on
the issues of the day. He is a deer
thinker and logical reasoner. He is
man OF sterling integrity and indo.
mitable will power. Probably no bet.
ter selection could have been made in
the county, to which to intrust our
vital interests than the two men
chosen on Saturday.
The nomination OF ]. w. Chambers
was surprise to most OF the conven-
ton, as his name had not been men,
toned prominently up to the morning
OF the convention, and the labors
OF rival aspirants for the position had
engendered considerable bitterness.
Mr.. Chambers is, however, thoroughly
qualified for the Office, and can COM
mand as much strength as any man
in the party even though nominated
without dissention. His nomination
was like Oil on the troubled waters, and
already there is calm which presages
success.
In Mr.. Robert F. Graham the party
have q candidate for Clerk in whom
they may we'll feel proud. Combined
with superior clerical ability is a sua-
witty ofmanner and disposition to please
which are essential requisites in an Of
flee which possesses so much to do of
nature which tries a persons temper
and application. That he will not be
found wanting in any qualification, is
the confident belief of his many
friends.
There is no office within the gift OF
the people which may he more appro-
priately filled by woman than that
which deals with our public schools;
in fact she is mans superior for those
duties if she possesses the ambition
and industry as we'll az the intuitive
knowledge which seems to be special
endowment of the fair sex. In Mrs.
Hale the people will have an officer of
experience and judgment. She has
twice filed the Office of superinten-
dent, and we have yet to hear of a
criticism OF her service.
One of the strongest nominees on
the ticket is George Mason for Auditor.
He is specially we'll qualified for the
Office, and he expects to do mans
work himself. instead of merely di-
recting a room-full Of clerks. He ex-
poets to perform all the duties of the
Office with the force now allowed by
the Commissioners, and the work
shall not accumulate, as the present
incumbent says it will during the re.
mainder of his term.
George Langridge and Henry Mize
are slated for Commissio ners of the
Second and Third districts respective
ly. The former is known by previous
service in that important Office. and
the latter bears reputation for hon
esty of purposes and probity of judg'
ment which are the main requisite.
now 80 imperatively demanded in
those having immediate control Of
county finances. The Republican
convention gave ample reasons by its
platform and in the speeches made by
its members why changes should be
made in these officers, but nominated
one OF the men who involved the tax
payer in their present difficulty, and
endorsed another by vote that was
almost decisive. If the people arc
earnest in their demand for retrench.
ment and reform, they will vote for the
Democratic nominees, who are pledged
to vigorous retrenchment.
Probably no more studious lawyer
or industrious advocate could bt
chosen for Attorney than John Il
Mitchell. His record is sufficient tC
show his power before judge and jury
The remainder of the nominees are
fully up to the Jacksonian test O
honesty and capability, and more espe
cial reference will be made to theil
claims in succeeding issues of thi,
paper.