The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-10-05
FOR JUSTICES
AND CONSTABLES

close inspection and attention. Yet,
the Justice of the peace and the con-
stable are Of prime importance to
the regulation of a community.
Money values involved in civil liti-
cation in Justices court are not
large, but, considering the fact that
it is "the poor mans court" litiga-
ton before the justice means just
as much to the litigant as if the
money were greater in quantity
andSthe case were brought before
superior court judge. The Office
of constable, when compared with
that of sheriff, may seem to some
to be Insignificant, but good con-
stable must have the qualities
which make a good sheriff.
The people through the direct
1imary have placed on the demo-
Cratic ticket for Spokane precinct
four men, well equipped by training
and experience for the duties to
which they aspire.
Named for Justice.
Edgar G. Riste, nominee for the
justice of the peace, has practiced
his profession in the city OF Spo-
kane for three years, during which
time he has formed wide acquaint-
anceship. Should be elected
he says. "the only promise | Will
have made is to do the square thing.
Although the place is court not OF
record, take it that the same legal
rules should prevail in regard to the
introduction of evidence and the
weight given testimony as in the
superior courts, and l would en-
deavor to so conduct it..
Riste was born in Warren county,
Iowa, in '7S and obtained his educa-
ton at the University of Nebraska
and Stanford university. The posi-
ton is one of the greatest import
ance to the city of Spokane.
D. J. Ryan has not practiced his
profession of law since he has been
resident of Spokane. He is ma
tive of Illinois, has been in this
state six years and in the county
four years. He is highly esteemed
by those with whom he has come
in contact and has frequently as
sisted his fellows by his knowledge
of law when they invoked his aid.
He is in close contact with the
common elements of humanity and
knows its needs and it's faults. If
elected Mr.. Ryan proposes ITO en-
force the laws fairly and impartial
ly without discrimination as to
race. creed. nationality or political
affiliations"
For City ConstabIes.
II. P. Rogers is we'll known in
Spokane. He is we'll known through
out the state, of which he has been
a resident for AZ years, "a of which
have been passed in Spokane coun-
ty. Born in New York City in 1888,
Mr.. Rogers entered the United
States army in 1864, participating
in the campaigns until the close of
the Civil war. After Appomattox
he continued in the service for IA
years, serving in the Second and
Ninth infantry commands. in the
First cavalry and in the Fourth ar
tillery. He was mustered out at
Fort Walla Walla and at once en-
gagged in the occupation of hotel
clerk, He is a member of the
Union Veterans Union and the
Grand Army of the Republic. OF
late years he has been employed as
special policeman by the city. Mr..
Rogers writes: "All | have to say
is this: If elected, my duties are
prescribed by law and everyone
knows what they are-I shall per-
form them to the best of my abil-
ity."
Alfred Dawson has been a resi-
dent of Washington IS years, of
which 16 have been passed in this
county. He is native of England,
who has become a thorough Ameri-
can in spirit and allegiance. He
is familiar with the city and its
people and has always been in close
touch with the common people. He
is union labor man and has the
support Of preponderance OF labor
ing men. Mr.. Dawson writes: "As
a party man, | stand for the init
ative and referendum also, for the
direct primary and for election of
United States senators by popular
vote. If elected constable | shall
devote my best energies to carry
ing out faithfully whatever duties
devolve upon me-"