The Seattle Republican., 1903-10-30

candidates for a second nomination. Judges Griffin,
Bell and Tallman will have served as superior court
judges for four years at the next convention tme and
having made good records it is natural that they
pect denomination and election Judge Morris will
have served two years that time but he has made
himself very popular among both the lawyers and the
people, and it is predicted by all that he will be unani
mousy renominated well elected. Judge Albert
son will have served two years. having fallen heir to
the honor" by appointment at the hands of Gov
ernor Mcbride He too has made a record that verges
to the brilliant, say the attorneys and it is be-
ieved that he will be honored with a nomination by
the next convention Despite these favorable for
the continuation of the present judicial roster of this
county for another four years. other attorneys will
likewise seek those nominations and already work
ing day and night for their success Among that
number might be named A. w. Frater John K Brown
j. W. Murphy Edward Won Toble, F. S. Thorp (Bal-
lard), j. E. Hawkins, John F Miller, Solon T. Will
iams and Others There may be dearth of political
timber for of the Offices but not for the judc-
iary nominations
The shriveaity contest promises to be a warm baby
of the most popular menand politicians of the
county seeking Republican endorsement for that
office. Thus far the who to be in the lead
is j. W. McConnaughey the present county treasurer
He to have strong country following and espe
cially if it be that he DR.. c. E. Hoye and his
friends have to a campaign understanding over
the matter.
DR.. C. E. Hoye is himself very strong candidate
for this nomination, and, if he command even half
of the strength that he did twice in succession for
county coroner there denying the fact that he will
make it interesting for the winner The doctor has
served two terms and has added much dur
ing that time to his previous public popularity
One George B. Lamping who to think the
county and state owes him office because he in
the late SpanshAmerican war; is also candidate for
this nomination. He has been twice elected county
auditor and Notwithstanding the fact that he has held
the office for four years. is said that he ignorant
of its workings who has been inside of it,
yet he still demands public favor. Humanity
has some queer streaks
Captain Ward and Detective Kennedy, both of the
local police force, also candidates for this
nation. Both of these gentlemen have elements of
strength and will considerable ice in the fight
Kennedy owing to certain political affiliations is quite
strong in the country
Capt. J. A. Stringer, who is in the Philippines
official business has not yet abandoned the hope
of being sheriff of King county and will therefore be in
named.
Harry A Bigelow, he of California oil fame, it is
claimed has about made up his mind to take hand
in the fight and if possible for himself this
nation
In the list of announced candidates for this nomina
ton the of Mike Kelly who has continuously
resided in and about South Seattle for the past forty
odd years. should be overlooked for he proposes
to give the winner merry chase for his money.
Regardless of this long string of candidates there
others that have the bee in their bonnets and who WILL
long before the time Of the assembling of the next
county convention their candidates. for this
nomination 1t is the best paying office in the state and
that explains why many office seekers after it.
Of course the present prosecuting attorney, W. L.
Scott will ask for denomination. He to be sure will
he bitterly fouoht MANY who for him