The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-04

James K. Stone, or Uncle Jimmie" as
he is commonly called, has been Canadian
county's clerk for four years. He is a
Democrat and could have been nominated
but refused to go into a fusion convention.
He is a gentleman in every sense of the
word and is conceded by all to be the best
clerk Canadian county has ever had. His
books and papers were found to be in ex-
cellent condition. He leaves his office
with the best wishes Of the people of the
county, irrespective Of politics. He is sue
ceeded by Earl Beebe, a Popul1st, elected
on the fusion ticket
Neal W. Evans has also held his Office,
county treasurer, for four years. He was
succeeded today by A F. Masterman, an
other Republican. Neal w. Evans came
TO this county shortly after Fort Reno
was built by the government. He has been
identified with the Republican party since
the territory was opened, and during the
last campaign was prominent figure at
all the conventions and rallies held in the
county. He is a. warm personal friend OF
Hon. Dennis T. Flynn and did not hesitate
at any time to devote his time and means
to secure that gentleman's election. Dur
ing his term of office as county treasurer
he has been a faithful and conscientious
officer, and at all times was willing to
open his books for inspection. When the
Stock Exchange bank closed its doors
81. 900 Of the county's money was supposed
to be in its vaults. put there for safe
keeping by Treasurer Evans. 1t was
found out, however, that the county funds
went with the rest. For six months after
the bank failure Neal Evans never receiv
ed one cent of salary. A great many peo-
pie thought at the time that a great in
Justice was being done him, as he placed
the money in the bank in good faith and
was not at all responsible for the actions
of the officers of the bank. The people
have since found out that they were right
and it is hoped Mr.. Evans will receive the
full amount of the salary due him for his
strictly honest and efficient work While
treasurer of this county.
Jeff Potter, who has been register Of
deed for two years, will still hold the Of
fee for two years longer. jeff has made
a good register Of deeds, for Democrat.
He is always in good humor, is a first
class clerk and the books in mis- office are
kept in a scholarly and workman-like
manner.
P. C. Carron, who has been sheriff Of
the county since the death of his father,
turned over the books in the office and the
KEYS of the bastile to his old deputy, A A.
Cosby. who was elected by the Republic
cans and a number of Democrats at the
last election. Pres Canon was an honest
and faithful official, and he goes out Of Of
fee without a mark of any kind against
his name
Charley Carswell, the we'll known pros
ecutor and criminal lawyer, succeeds him
self as county attorney. Charley is an
Andrew Jackson Democrat. He has been
an efficient officer for the past two years.
He has been instrumental in saving the
county a good sum Of money, and has also
been the means of sending a goodly num-
Der of would-be hard men to the peniten-
tiary at Lansing There Is no county in
the territory that has a. more faithful,
honest and fearless county attorney han
Canadian has, and it was no mistake
when Charley Carswell was elected to
serve another two years.
Superintendent II. II. Kellogg VIII sue
coed himself as superintendent of the
county schools. He has for the past two
years been an interchangeable worker in the
cause of education and our schools, owing
principally to his hard work. are second to
none in the territory.
The last election was hard one on the
commissioners of this county. We had a
good board, but a change was wanted.
The courts win have to decide whether
Hutchinson or Chastain is elected or
whether Wilson can hold his job for two
years more Wilson was elected two years
ago to serve four years. but the legisla-
ture thought the term too long, making
two years the legal term to serve From
the indications today there will be a hot
time around the commissioners board to-
morrow.
Enid, o. T.. Jan. 3.-(Special.)- new
county officers Of Garfield county are
now installed in their respective places.
The former Populist and Democratic in
cumbents have gracefully retired, and
the administration is now under Repubi-
can control with the exception of the Of
fees of sheriff and county attorney. The
Fp-oouoirc- Officials are poroppfpOf mon and