The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1894-03-28
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men Of acknowledged character and
standing. They should be men who,
by their lives, show the sacrcdness Of
their functions. They are the mould
ers, IN an indirect way, or the future
men and women They should be
men OF affairs, and their morality
should be above all reproach. Their
responsibilities are not temporary; but
permanent
An election has been held and bonds
voted for the erection OF school build
ings and these buildings should be
built at once. 1t is the duty of the
voters to demand strict account
ability, ana by their votes, put men in
Office who will satisfy that demand.
Acting for the best interest OF the
whole people, the Democratic party
has taken great care in its selection of
its representatives. They have been
selected for fitness, and with view Of
going to the very roots OF the whole
question, and placing the educational
interests oi this city on an enduring
foundation. II will not be amiss to
give a short personel OF the Democratic
nominees.
Mr. w. 5. Hunter, of the First ward,
is a druggist by profession, and has
identified himself with the growth Of
the city. lie became a resident when
/ H.. .t.npaA Ia To-
ment, and has built up an enviable
reputation as a safe and conservative
business man. lie is vitality interested
in the prosperity of the city, being a
large property owner and heavy tax
payer. by birth an lndianian, he in
heritvd that well known lloosier
characteristic of honor and conscien-
tious action that distinguishes the
sons of that grand old commonwealth.
j. II. Larwcll, of the Second ward.
is gentleman of finished culture lie
has delved deeply in books and
brought to light the results of many
years Of hard work. lie is recognized
as one OF the most learned and pro-
gressive men in Oklahoma, and an
honor to any city in which he lives.
BY profession chemist he would
prove himself a most important factor
in shaping the educational interests of
the city.
The Third ward presents Frank Oh
smith to the suffrages of his neigh
bors. To know Frank Olsmith is to like
acters who spreads sunshine where
ever he goes. In 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 OF warfare when
needed no longer, and Is nO|rAwhile
proud of his soldier record tA@Aiend
of ali. No mar in Guthrie would be
more conscientious in the discharge of
his duties.
The Fourth ward is well represented
by j. A. Dougl as for the long term,
and Wesley Kysar for the short Mr..
Douglass is a 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
useful man, because his hard con
mon sense will guide him in the way
which will best subscrvc 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 and 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, honored \. NJ. Alexander, 10y
comforting on him the nomination
from the Fifth ward Mr. Alexander
is gentleman of high character, aud
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. He 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 friends
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 oih e to personal ends.
They ask your suffrage as a right, and
promise, in return to give you a clean
administration. They accept the Of
flee as a work of love and not pecula
tion Democrats, and all lovers Of
good government must support them,
and hold their hands mp while they
are making the school system of Guth-