The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-01


good citizen. and 1t has not been advanced.
His election would mean a clean admins
tration of our county affairs-a desidera-
tum in which every friend of Houston and
Harris county is vitality Interested
AS with Mr.. Shaw, so with Mr.. Ernest
H. Vasmer, democratic nominee for county
attorney. Under his watchful care the in-
tcrests OF the county would be jealousy
guarded and vigorously defended whlle
evil-doers and vioators of the law would
be taught that they could not with I'M
punity transgress the statutes of the state
OF MIR Nasmer's personal worth or splen-
did abilities II is unnecessary 10 SPEAK
He was born and reared in this community
and his life has ever been an open book
for all to read.
For district clerk the democrats have
nominated Mr. John D. Williams, a young
man of sterling worth. irreproachable char
acter, excellent abilities. tireless energy
and universal popularity. He has never
filled a public office, but as deputy III
the district clerks office under Major
Waties he acquired the knowledge and eN-
perence necessary to thoroughly equip him
20 prove worthy successor OF the pres
ent admirable incumbent Mr.. Williams
will serve the people well and demonstrate
that democracy made no mistake when IT
selected him from among so many worthy
competitors for the honor OF succeeding
Major Waites.
Mr.. II. NJ Curtin is nominee FOR re-
election to the office OF county collector.
Perhaps because he has discharged the
duties of his office honestly. efficiently
and faithfully may be a reason why he
should be ousted to give place to one VINO
asserts that the office sought him. but
the voters OF Harris county will hardly
think or say so.
For assessor, the democracy has placed
before the people Albert w. Mckinney, a
man often tried but never found wanting
His friends are numbered by the score and
they will not fail to rally to his support
| with loyal enthusiasm. He is thoroughly
| familiar with the duties OF the office. hav-
| ing served as assessor some years ago.
| Honest John Farmer Is the democracy's
candidate for reelection to the office OF
| treasurer. He needs neither Introduction
nor Endorsement. He, too. is filing his
| first elective term and having merited was
| duly honored with a denomination. His
election, Of course, is assured, but his ma
| lority should be rousing one.
Mr.. w. A. Polk has also been honored
with a denomination for the office he has
so oapably filled FOR the past two years,
that Of county surveyor. No ADLER or more
competent engineer has ever filled the
office in Harris county and his reelection
will be but a deserved recognition OF the
services OF Il faithful public servant.
Mr.. b. l.. James an honored veteran of
the late war. and a man well fitted to dis
10 NJ ha off has hap n
renominated for the office OF superinten-
dent of public instruction He has accepta-
bly, filled the office one term and honorably
earned the Endorsement of a second term
For the important office of county COM
missioner the democracy OF precinct No.
1 have nominated Mr.. Jules Hirsch, a
gentleman largely identified with Hous-
tons interests and intimately conversant
with the needs and demands OF the public
interests. He is a practical business man,
whose experience would be of vast benefit
in shaping the finapces OF the county and
; directing its policy Of improvements.
For justices OF the peace of precinct No
l the democracy have nominated Messrs
J. ]. Hussey aud c. b. Fitze. The former
has most acceptably filed the position fol
, the past two years, while the latter's Ions
, service in the different departments OF th'
county's government invests himself Will
proper experience. added to a natural abil
ity to discharge the duties Of the office.
W. w. Glass is put forth FOR renomina
) ton for constable OF precinct No. /, Mr.
[ Glass has accertably filed the office in th'
5 past AID those who know him will in
l dorse/the assertion that he will do so IL
the future
Such, in brief Is the personnel o. tn
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