Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1902-08-28

Judge, entirely competent, can &C
more and far more salts
fatory to the interest Of those con-
cerned than 10 who are deficient
in the proper training for the place.
The probate administration is de-
parlment OF the law which in itself
demands the study Of lifetime for
its mastery, and it is one which,
from want OF thorough study and
extensive experience, the JUDGES OF
our superior courts are not always
competent to administer "
Edward NJ. Griffith won the
nomination for county attorney BY
surprising majority. He is
member Of the legal firm OF Nc
Duflie & Griffith, a lawyer Of
talent and a man Of honor, with q
heart as big as all out doors. He
is splendid representative OF the
young democracy, and his election
by rousing majority is assured by
the enthusiasm with which his
name was received in the conven-
ton. The criminal element will
find an incorruptible successor to,
Judge Scales in the person OF Mr..
Griffith, and the public interests
will be as well protected as they
have been in, the past by the pres.
ent incumbent.
Robert G. Farris is the nominee
for county commissioner. from the
first district. He is an old resi-
dent Of the county, and a success
full farmer and stockraiser residing
in Clearwater precinct.
George Simon is the present in.
cumbent on the board Of county
com missioners for the second dis
trict, having been appointed by
Gov. Hunt to succeed Frank Nux-
oil, who resigned last year. His
| administration Of county affairs
has SO commended him to his
neighbors that the nomination came
to him unsought and without OPP
position, all hands conceding his
special fitness for this responsible
position which, by the way, repre-
sents more than one-half Of the
voters Of the county.
Robert Griffith is resident OF
White Bird, where he has been en-
gagged for some years in farming
and stockraising. He served in y
similar position in Washington
county prior to his arrival in Idaho
county, SO that he is perfectly
familiar with the duties aud re-
sponsibilities OF the Office. He
stands we'll in the estimation oil
his neighbors and will run away
ahead of his party vote in the
Salmon river settlements.
Each of these candidates is an
intelligent gentleman, and each d
them is truly identified with tn.
people Of the county and thoroughly
conversant with their needs. Each
has the public welfare Of the coun'
ty, morally and financially, 81
heart. Each Of them is man o.
business experience and bushes,
habits. Each has managed hi
personal business with success, anC
as board of county commission
ers they would give the people o.
the county an administration O
county affairs Of ability and econ
omy. To work upon the board o.
county commissioners is q thank
less and poorly paid service. Wher
such men consent to serve the pub
lie their services should be accepted
by majority which shows the ap'
probation Of their fellow citizens.
George M. Robertson has for the
third time received the high but
well-deserved compliment of q
nomination for county treasurer
by reclamation at the hands Of
three successive democratic county
conventions. His honesty, moral.
ity and business qualifications are
nnquestioned, and the republican.
concede his election by even great.
err majorities than he has received
in the past. Mr.. Robertson is q
faithful guardian Of the public
funds, and the people recognize hit
capacity and will keep him in his
present position indefinitely.
George Seay, the nominee for
sheriff, is man Of sterling integ-
rity, strong character and unques-