Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-09-17

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who entertain different views from
his own. Mr.. Waite did not seek the
nomination, and yields to the de-
mands of his party at some personal
sacrifice as his large business inter-
ests demands his exclusive attention.
That he will be elected goes without
saying.
For representatives the convention
was fortunate in naming F. E. Smith
and e. w. King. Mr.. Smiths Repub-
licanism is of the stanchest kind,
By his official position as county at
torney for a number of terms he is
familiar with the legislative needs of
the county and the state in many re-
spects and will readily take to legis-
lative work. Mr.. King is a gentleman
widely known. He has lone much to
develop the mining of Fer
gus county and has done it in such a
quiet and transformations way as to
win the esteem and admiration of
everyone. During his residence in
Fergus county he has employed a
large number of men and it is yet to
be learned that they have ever had
any grievances against him. He en-
joys a large measure of their con.
fdence and esteem. Withal, Mr.. King
Is a gentleman of great versatility of
talent. Outside of the realm of min
ing he has a wide knowledge of public
anairs, and while lie mining industry
of Fergus county is one deserving of
recognition. Mr.. King will be found
equally at home on all legislation that
pertains to the material interests of
this section of Montana.
For sheriff the convention named
a young man who has friends all ov-
er the county. He has been a loyal
Republican ever since he came to Fer
gus county from the state of Kansas.
in which state he had experience as
a peace officer. Furthermore. he is
a young man of integrity. ability and
courage, qualities very essential in
this important office. Mr.. Bebb is a
man who makes friends and keeps
them. He would not knowingly in
jure a man by word or deed and who.
ever his opponent may be he can rest
assured of a clean campaign so far
as the contest for sheriff goes.
The balance of the ticket, with the
exception of superintendent of public
schools and public administrator is
filled out by men who have rendered
the county valuable services in the
past two and four years. Two have
been named for a third term, Charles
M. Kelly. clerk and recorder, and Don.
aid Fowler, assessor. AS there was
no opposition to Mr.. Kelly 1t must
be taken that his stewardship is &C.
ceptable to the party and that he is
still strong with the people. This
must be evident from the fact that
there was no aspirant for his place
on the ticket.
Donald Fowler had opposition from
strong and capable men. That he won
out is a splendid endorsement Of his
work as assessor.
James M. Croft. the nominee for
county treasurer. Is serving his first
term in that capacity. His re-nomina'
ton is a fitting recognition of his
ability and devotion to duty. Mr.
Croft has made many friends by cour
teous treatment of all who have bus
mess at the t~reasurer's office and his
majority should be twice as large as
II was before.
George NJ. Stafford, the nominee for
surveyor, has held that position for a
number of terms and always with
great credit. He is thoroughly compe
tent and should be reelected for the
position.
DIR. o. F. David has performed the
duties of very satisfactorily
when possible to do so and his re
nomination will give satisfaction.
r. II. Mckee, candidate for county
superintendent of schools, halls from
Gilt Edge, and is said to be a young
man well qualified for the position
Though comparatively a stranger he
will doubtless get out among the peo
pie and make himself known as the
campaign progresses.
Mr.. Frank Day. a well known old
timer, VIII be most acceptable as pub
lie administrator.
Altogether the work of the conven
tion was well and quickly lone and the
three rousing cheers for the whole
ticket should resound throughout the
county. Let every loyal Republican
get into the collar and a great vic,
tory will be celebrated next Novem'