Amador ledger., 1902-08-01
COUNTY POLITICS.
Paucity Of Candidatss-Thos Mentioned
for the Various Offices.


Candidates for local offices are few.
The prospect is slow for any contest
one either side for nomination for
more than on or two positions The
nominating conventions are less than
month away, and still aspirants
for positions are not tumbling over
themselves in their anxiety to get
in line for the fat berths the voters
of Amador county are to dispense in
November. This is remarkable con-
sidering that four years is now
the term, which is tantamount to a
material increase of salary as COM
pared with the old two-year term
system. Is it that the elections
being farther apart, citizens show a
growing reluctance to engage in the
fascinating pursuit of seeking politi-
cal Office. Or is it the heavy ex-
pense that is generally deemed to be
inseparable from office seeking?
Whatever be the cause, it is a mat
ter for serious and careful investiga-
tion that there is a growing indis-
position on the part of many worthy
citizens to accept the risk and ex-
pense of running for positions with
in the gift of the people.
For Superior Judge, the present
incumbent, R. C. Rust, aspires for
reelection on the democratic side.
He has held the Office eight years,
during which time he has never had
an opponent, the republicans allow
ing the office to go by default be-
cause of the lack of available mateial.
Before entering upon his career of
Judge, R. G. Rust served the county
six years as district attorney; dur
ing that period also he never had a
serious opponent. The last time he
ran for district attorney he was op-
posed by Frank Rossi, young law
student fresh from college, who came
within few votes of defeating HIN
at the polls. This year the superior
judgeship is likely to be earnestly
contested by F. L. Stewart on the
republican ticket Mr.. Stewart is
present assemblyman for this dis.
trict. He made phenomenal run
for the legislature two years ago
surprising party friends and oppon,
ents alike by defeating DR.. A. L.
Adams, who was looked upon as e
sure winner. His record as legis
lator has added to his popularity, as
he met every issue, ably and con
scientiously. No man in the assem-
bly, served his constituents more
honestly and satisfactorily than F
L. Stewart. For position of superior
judge he is eminently qualified by
nature and education.
For Sheriff, U S Gregory, present
incumbent, wants to succeed him
self and has publicly announced his
intention to seek denomination or
the democratic ticket. He has held
this Office for ten consecutive years,
and during this long career the sal
ary, together with auxiliary pipes tc
the county treasury, has been pad
ded out until the emoluments from
all sources reach the snug sum oi
$4,000 per year. That such a plum
is deemed worth contending for is
not surprising. Lately there have
been misty rumors afloat that his
nomination is likely to be contested
by A. B. Mclaughlin, present
supervisor in township three. The
opposition seems to be without or.
ganization at present, and whether
it will develop formidable strength
is problematical On the republi
can side several competent men have
been mentioned. T. K. Norman de
clines the honor The right man tc
wrest this-the fattest of all county
Offices from the grasp of the terri
fed"-will no doubt turn up at the
proper time.
c. L. Culbert. present county
clerk and auditor, is looking for re
election. He has held the seat fol
nine years, and would like to hold il
for four years more. W. H. Green
halgh has been suggested on the re
publican ticket He would unoues
tionably develop strength enough tc
win this prize, and it is hoped he
can be prevailed upon to accept
For District Attorney, C. P
Vicini seems to have clear field fol
denomination by the democracy. J.
W. Caldwell aspires for the place on
the republican ticket, with fair pros.
poets for friendly verdict at the
ballot box.
For County Treasurer, S. G. Spag.
pOli, republican incumbent, is out