Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1906-10-20
WILL LEAD THE
PARTY TO VICTORY
From the Buffalo Gan Republican.

than, candidate for the state senate, has
never been questioned. In 1896 he was
member of the republican state CEN
tral committee. In 1898 he was secre-
tary Of the Black Hills district of that
committee, stationed at Deadwood, in
which capacity he served without COM
pensation. 1t was largely through his
influence that W. g. Porter was appoint
ed assistant IT, s. attorney. His nomi-
nation came unsolicited and was accept.
ed with reluctance was made by rea-
son of his ability to secure important
measures to be presented on behalf Of
the district, and because be was in har-
mony with the plans Of the republicans
Of the district in which he has the hearty
support and cooperation of former Sen
ator Hanley, who, but for his appoint
ment on the board of regents, would
have been nominated to succeed him
self
A. J. Jones, the republican candidate
for the lower house of the legislature, is
thorough business man; careful, me.
thodical and diigent Having been
resident Of Custer for fifteen years, he
is conversant with the needs of Custer
county, and the conditions generally
throughout the state. Although he has
had no political aspirations, he was Sc.
lected by the party as its candidate by
reason Of their belief in his substantial
qualities and his sound judgment in leg
islative matters. His republicanism is
unquestioned, and his idea of right will
govern his business and his political
acts.
To the people generally and individl-
ally, no office in the county is of more
importance than that of county treasu-
rer. None clothe the officer with so
wide range of discretion. Taxes be
come delinquent upon certain date,
after which the treasurer may levy for
all the taxes on the books, and no pow
er of the courts or other officers can pre-
vent forced sale, except by the pay
ment of the tax. Like the cashier Of a
bank, he must know when to close the
loan and when to extend the time of
payment. When prices are good taxes
are more easily paid, but from 1898 to
1897, had the county treasurer enforced
the immediate payment ofthe tax, many
of our heaviest tax payers would have
been ruined and the county deprived Of
the now promptly paid tax. On the
other hand, like the banker, he must
be alert and levy where parties are seek
ing to avoid the tax. In order that no
evil consequences result, it is of the ut
most importance that the treasurer have
knowledge of the people, their condi.
tons and standing; and that he be 4
man Of mature business jud gment.
The nomination of l. NJ. Donaldson as
the republican candidate for treasurer is
by reason of his possession of these quail
ificatons. He is a man of mature years
of long business experience; knows the
conditions than any other man in the
county. He has proven himself to be q
capable man with whom may be safely
entrusted the wide range of discretion
ton to be exercised in that office. What
we must have is business ike admin
istration of that office. Many and most
of the official positions can be filed by
professional men each man to his call
ing. For certain positions we must of
necessity have lawyers; for superintend-
ent of schools, an educator; for auditor,
an accountant; for road overseers, men
skilled in that work; for policemen,
Drawn and pugnacity are the cardinal
requirements. While each in his place
satisfactorily fills the place but to put
man in office out of his chosen profes-
sion is to spoil good man and make a
poor officer. Besides the school Of ex-
perience and native ability. Mr.. Dom
aldson is man of mature judgment and
integrity. 1t will be remembered that
Mr.. Donaldson inaugurated the system
now in vogue of turning over the funds
at the close of the term.
Probably no Office in the county re-
quires more competent man than OF
states attorney. He should be one who
will prosecute violators of the law with.
out fear or favor; one who is competent
to handle all cases that may come before
him, and one in whom the people have
confidence. The nomination of A. 7
Feay, the present probate judge, is sutfi
cient evidence that the convention wa'
satisfied he was the right man for tha
place. Mr.. Feay is one of the oldest set
tiers of the county and has held severa
Offices within the gift of the people, anc
in every case he has proved his ability
to conduct the affairs of his trust will
exactness and credibility.
S. u. Coe, republican candidate for as
SCISSOR, is man thoroughly qualified TO
the position, having filled the position o
deputy assessor for number of years
always with credit to himself and salts
faction to his principal His election
will be wise choice for the taxpayers o
the county.
Wallace A. Smith, the nominee for re
election, has filled this and other posi-
tons of trust to the entire satisfaction O
the people, regardless of party; alway
clever and accommodating was nomi
mated for clerk of courts and will b
elected without opposition.
+. A. Scott, candidate for auditor, is
resident of Fairburn precinct, our neigh
Dor on the north. We are all intereste,
in the election OF ed" He has beel