The Meeker herald., 1904-08-27
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL TICKET,
Lining Up.


gone conclusion that Governor Pes
body will head the Republican
ticket, so 1t will not be amiss to say
that the state campaign is fairly
under Roadway.
Altho' there Is q national election
on this year, the campaign in Colo
RADIO will be fought largely on state
issues and Governor Peabody and
his actions will be the chief issue.
Needless to say large element In
the Democratic party will vote for
Peabody. On the other hand, q larger
number Of Republicans will vote for
any good conservative Democrat in
preference to Peabody. So 1t be-
hooves the Democrats to put up such
. man, in which event they will win
with ease. -
Among the wellknown Democrats
mentioned in connection with the
gubernatorial nomination are: Ex-
Governors Adams and Thomas, Hon.
c. J. Hughes and Harvey Riddle Of
Denver, Senator Ed Taylor Of Gar
field "a prominent dark horse) and
Senator Jefferson Of Routt, another
favorite son and sable-hued racer.
Any one of these could beat ''the war
governor"
Passing ever the lesser state posi-
lions, we'll take look at the county
political racing stable.
The clerk and recorders once Is
the largest plum In the political pud-
ding. !, It Is said the present incum-
bent, Mr.. Fordham, can have an
other try ct It. "Fordy" has the
matter under advisement. Judge
GilAhssh ard Henry Hay ars also
mentioned In connection with this
nomination. The prospective Demo-
cratic candidates for the office, who
are being groomed by their friends,
include r. N. JoHantgen, ]. w. Rig
by and Claude Wilson, any one Of
whom can be elected II nominated.
For treasurer, the Democrats will
renominAte John A. Watson; and the
Republicans-but whats the USE
mono of them can beat John.
Sheriff Amick and r. H. Wear are
announced candidates for sheriff on
the Democratic side, but so far, we
have not heard Of any Republican
aspirants for this position. No use.
For assessor the Democrats are
talking Of nominating the present in
cumbent, who is q strong man among
the voters, and the Republicans are
trying to induce Lee Peterson to al
low himself to he led to the
slaughter, which would be shame
seein' a. Lees a mighty good fellow.
The Democrats will renominate
Superintendent Brown and elect him,
of course. And the Republicans are
trying to get Professor Hopkins con-
sent to immolation on the alter Of
political patriotism.
The most important of all the
county offices is that of commission
er, and there will be two to elect this
fall, as the terms of Commissioners
Wilson and Shepherd expire with the
beginning Of the new year and both,
we understand, will positively de-
cline denomination. In the Meeker
district (Wilson'O there has been
several prospective Democratic can
didates mentioned, among the most
prominent Of whom are 8. P. Wear,
Jim Hayes and Robert Crawford of
Powell park, and B. c. Howey Of
Flag creek, and Otto Metzger Of the
mesa.
In the Buford district, the friends
Of Tom Kildun are urging him to &C.
cept the Democratic nomination and
It is hoped hi will, as Tom would
make . splendid commissioner.
For county Judge neither party has
surplus Of candidates. It is said
Judge Wildhack will not accept an
other nomination for this Office. The
Democrats hereabout are trying to
persuade DR.. Wolfenberger to accept
the judgeship nomination. He can
win II he will.
For district attorney, Judge Gray
is an announced candidate for the
Democratic nomination; Lawyer
Gentry Of this place is also In the
hands of his friends.
OF course, the Republicans will
try and scrspe up ticket to put in
the field against the winning Demo-
cracy, but it will be a mere perfume
tory matter, like attending the fun
eral Of \ poor relations necessary
but profltless duty.