The St. Johns herald., 1896-10-24
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES.
HON. MARK A. SMITH,

Who has represented Arizona for four successive terms in the halls of Con. gress, is the nominee for Delegate to Congress. His education, his legal abilities, his eioquence, his knowledge of parliamentary law, his acquaintance with congressman and senators, and with the leading men of the nation in both the great parties. his power and inclination to work for his constituents all united, make hIm, of all the nomi- nees, the best man for the position.
 He has never tired, at any time in the past, to pass any memorial or other scheme through Congress for his own benefit only, hut he has worked ear. nestly for Arizona's advancement al- ways.
 He has never entered into any con- spiracy to defraud the people or pass a law that would increase their already heavy burdens. He is not treacherous; he does not deal Tn deceit. His honor is unprecedented. lfgs Democracy un- doubted. The next president, W. J.. Bryan will need the services of such able men as Smith to aid him in his contemplated reforms. The next Con- gress will be in favor of silver, and the people of Arizona will be furthering their own interests by electing Hon. Mark A. Smith to Congress.
 SOL EARTH,
 The industrious and sober merchant of St. Johns, is nominated for the Conn- cil. No one realizes more than he that he has been under the ban in the past, but his intention now is to retrieve his character from the odium which has been attached to It, and asks the voters to give him 8 chance. He has no po- litIcal "ax to grind,' so he informed the writer. He is 8 taxpayer. and hence his interests are with us.
 It has been asserted by his oppo- nents that he intends 10 recover WAT rants through legislative enactments that he has failed to recover by law. This he cannot do, because it is not within the power of any legislature to legalize an illegal thing. Sol will make his own refutation of these charges, and will stand "square" before the vo- ters. Give hlm a chance
 If he is sent to the legislature, he will not dishOnor Apache county, neith- CT will he prove false to the trust the people repose in him. Give him a chance.
 ]. B. PATTERSON,
 The enterprising sheep man and finan- cier, of St. Johns, is the choice Of the Democracy for the House. He is able and influential. easily assimilating with all classes of citizens, sober, care- ful and industrious. His support will not be given to any law or memorial to defraud the people or to increase their already heavy burdens. His vote will be registered against ali such measures. He is large taxpayer and is interested in the cOunty's growth and prosperity. His intelligence will make him the peer of his colleagues, and will do honor to the county.
 ST, GEoBGE CREAGHE The nominee for Sheriff, has held the position once before, and then made good officer, being careful, obliging and economical. He will not make large fees out of the office and then take his money out of the county to spend it. | He is large taxpayer and successful stock man of the county, hence his in- l terests are with us.
 If he IS elected. the voters may ex- pect economy in his ministfatlon of af- l fairs Tn his othce-no unnecessary fees, no prisoners escaping and none arrested l without cause. Voters, give some of your attention to this matter, and St. 1 George will be elected by an oyerwhelm- ing majority. The nominee for Probate Judge is
 DR. s. N. CRAIG,
 Whose education IS superior to that of i any man in the county. hence he is well qualified for that important posi- ton. Dr. Craig is moral man, indus. trious and energetic and as ke has kept the district court records in good shape, he will do the same if elected Judge.
 He is young man of good and prom.