Arizona republican., 1900-10-13
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peGlence or the party III lHlS COullly
 that when exceptionally good men were placed in nomination for office they were usually elected, even at a
 time when the county was admittedly democratic. Political parties are a ne cessity and their organization that is some of them) ought to be and will be maintained, but good government is or ought to be their object, and the average voter where he is personally acquainted with the candidates, will vote for the man recognized to be the best fitted for the place regardless of his party affiliations. It is incontro- vertible that where the man is known he rises above, or falls below his party, as the case may be.
 It is a knowledge of this fact that guided the county republican conven- tion in its selection of a ticket for the coming election. There is a growing sentiment also be it said to the credit of Arizona, that bad men shall not be given preferment and ofIice-seekers are fast coming to recognize it. Even the men turned down by the republican convention were all worthy of their aspirations and their defeat was only because of the more practicable avail
 
 These are the reasons, therefore, that made the ticket chosen the best one that was ever placed before this peo pie. Not man on it, from top to bot tom. that does not deserve the support Of his fellow citizens for the office to which he aspires. All of them are well known throughout the county, all are anchored to the valley by their prop erty interests, some have served the public satisfactorily before and all are men of acknowledged ability, per sonal integrity and undoubted honesty.
 The office of sheriff is one of the most important in the county and it's duties are many and varied. To properly per form them a man is needed who is thorough accountant, is familiar with the county government, has a good knowledge of the law and is not afraid to enforce it. It also requires man who has a wide acquaintance among all classes, not alone in this county, but all over the territory. Such man | is F. W. Sheridan, the republican nominee. He has lived in Arizona for ! a quarter of a century and has lived with his eyes open and knows what is going on. He has served the people be- fore and served them well. They can trust him and the indications now are that he can safely trust them on cleo ton day.
 M. w. Messinger is presented for re- election to the office he has filled so | competently for the last two years. During his term many new methods have been introduced to facilitate busi- ness and his accounts are always i'll proper conditionI a very important thing, in fact the principal thing to be considered in connection with the of ! flee of county treasurer. The books | always balance and the cash is always | where it should be. MT. Messinger has i been faithful and will be reelected N. A. Morford is nominated for pro- ! bate judge. He is also one of the best | known citizens in the territory, one who ! has done as much for this county as 1 any man in it and received little re ward. He was appointed to the office 1 to fill an unexpired term and during his | incumbency he has thoroughly proved 1 his efficiency. Possessing a good 1 knowledge of the law, high sense of justice, and an Unirpeachable charac-
 ter, he is. beyond question, the man for | the place. The voters of the county will l be glad of an opportunity to show
 their appreciation of the manner in
 which he has conducted the office here tofore by regularly electing him there 1 to.
 l Professor J. w. Stewart, the candi-
 date for school superintendent, stands
 high among the educators of the
 county. He has lived here for number 1 of years, has taught in some of the
 best schools of the territory. and is i thoroughly up to date in school mat
 ters. He is a man of mature age, wide experience. and eminent qualifications.
 He will receive the support of his party
 and it is believed in addition that of q i large personal following.
 George A. Mauk has been named for ! county recorder and his naming should mean his election. He is a thorough
 bookkeeper and though a young man, has filled many responsible positions | He has never before been a candidate for public office but is just the kind of
 a young man the voters should encour-
 age in their aspirations. He is resi-
 dent of Mesa but well acquainted al!
 over the county and will doubtless be
 elected
 In Arthur J. Edwards the republl- i cans have a candidate for district at i torney that should prove sure winner
 He is a lawyer of ability, a citizen
 whom all respect and is strictly conscl- | entious in all his dealings. Ills elcc-
 tion is predicted and his administration
 of the office will be economical and
 satisfactory. The law will not be used
 for persecution and there will be no
 compromise with crime.
 c. W. Barnett, the candidate for as
 sessor is also an old resident an partic-
 ularly well qualified for the office to
 which he aspires. His connection with
 the recorders office in the capacity of
 deputy has given him a remarkable
 familiarity with the county records, as
 well as the lands of the county. Well
 known, clean, capable and strictly hon
 est, he should prove a remarkable vote
 getter.
 Captain w. A. Hancock is the repub- lican candidate for county surveyor
 and no better choice could have been
 made He has been running lines" in
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