Amador ledger., 1906-05-25
Political Jottings.

be no dearth of candidates by either
of the leading parties for any of the
offices to be filed. Almost every day
we hear some new name mentioned as
a possible or probable candidate.
The Ledger makes no attempt to
usurp the functions of the republican
party by asserting who should, or
should not be nominated. With a
list of suitable men to select from we
have faith in the Representatives of the
party in convention that they will act
wisely and well-much better in fact
than if the nominations we're dicta-
torially made at the behest of few.
Republicans are capable of running
their own affairs, and there is likely
to be less doubt about the outcome
when they do so, then when any
bossism is attempted. From present
outlook there is no reason to fear any
famine in the way of available mater
ial on either side. AS far as republi-
cans are concerned winning ticket
surely ought to be PLACED before the
voters this year. The feeling that a
decided change of administration is
needed is strong throughout the
county, and this fact acts as spur
to bring good, capable republicans to
the front.
For Senator-It is understood that
G. H. Mckinney, present assembly
man, and formerly of lone, but now a
resident OF Sutter Creek, is an asplr-
ant for senatorial honors on the re-
publican side. The other counties
comprising this senatorial district
namely, Ell Dorado, Calaveras, Alpine
and Mono, have net been heard
from. The name of e. E. Jarvis of
Sutter Greek, has been mentioned on
the democratic side.
Assemblyman-This is a sort of a
blank prize IN the political lottery,
that seems to go begging. We have
heard no one spoken of so far, but
the spirit of self-sacrif1ce will develop
in due time.
SheriH-lt is understood that ou1
present sheriff, L. h. Norman is not
a candidate for denomination. His
private business demands his un.
divided attention. Much against his
own inclinations, he was prevailed
} upon in the last campaign to make
, the fight for this office, and carried
OFF the honoIs handily. He has
trsveled straight path and not G
word can be said truthfulIy in dero
cation of his record. OF republicans
for this office, which is looked upor
, as the best plum in the politica
, basket, Fred E. jackson, of jackson
present city marshal; Dave Gray anc
w. Proctor of Sutter Creek, al
] latterly Clarence Bradshaw OF Pin,
; Grove have been mentioned. Pro
badly neither one is making a canvass
for the nomination, but either OF,
, would make the run if the opportun
} ity were given. OF democrats, U. s
Gregory would likely not decline t,
take his chances in the running fo
another term. Also A. b. McLaugh
lin has been mentioned in this con
nection.
For Clerk-So far there seems to b,
little competition for this office
Rumor has it that present count,
, clerk is not aspiring for another tern
, He has filled the Office for thre,
successive terms by election. 1t il
said the mantle for the nomination
will likely be conceded to his deputy
j. K. Huberty, on the democratic
ticket. On the republican side G.
richards of Sutter Creek is mention
ed, and others will probably turn W
between now and the convention.
For district attorney e. II. Crockel
of Jackson, and W. 6. Snyder o.
Sutter Creek are talked of on the re-
publican side. On the democratic
ticket it is thought q. 2. Viclni
present incumbent, will be renomin
ated.
Recorder-It is conceded that the
present recorder D. A. Patterson,
will be put up again on the demo
cratic ticket. 1t is safe to say that
the office Will not be left vacant on
the republican ticket this year, as il
was at the last election. Geo G.
Jennings of Drytown, will accept the
nomination. and make an active can
vass on the republican side.
Treasurer-No doubt q. A. Gritton
present official will get the nom1na-
tion on the democratic side, without
opposition. We have not heard OF
any aspirant from the republican
army But some suitable man will
come to the front in due time.
Assessor We have heard of no one
anxious to run for this office on the
democratic ticket j. Marchant of
lone, is the republican candidate to
succeed himself. Wllford Dennis of
Sutter, announces himself as an inde-
pendent candidate.
Coroner and Public Administrator
For this office, which for the past
term has proved a tolerabIy snug
little berth, there is likely to he a
scramble when the decisive time
arrives. Geo. NJ. Huberty is said tu
be not averse to another term, as a