The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1906-11-03

having bought out the interests of
Mr.. Dee, he Is now partner in the
Ballantyne Mercantile Co. Mr.. Bal
lantyne IS public spirited man, and
has at all times taken a great interest
in the advancement of Canyon
county. He is a man of honor and
integrity, and should he be elected
the interests of this county will be
we'll looked after.
]. w. WATKINS
When the Republicans of Canyon
county nominated Jack Watkins for
sheriff of this county, they made a
wise selection. Mr.. Watkins has
served this county ably and well, as
sheriff from 1902 to 1904. He was
an able and vigilant officer, and as
such had the hearty commentator of
all. Owing to the provisions of law,
that the sheriff cannot succeed him.
self. Mr.. Watkins could not be re-
nominated to the position he had
filled so ably. This provision of law
is thought by many not to be a wise
one, as it is certainly fitting that an
able and efficient public servant
should be kept for longer than two
years, as long as the people are salts
fed with the work done. AS the
matter stands, the people of this
county are now given an opportunity
to place in the sheriff's Office a man
who is entirely familiar with his
duties and who will not be compelled
to waste time and the tax payers
money in learning the duties of the
Office, as would necessarily follow
should a new, inexperienced man be
elected to office.
JOHN A. TUCKER
John A. Tucker, the present coun-
ty clerk, has been nominated by the
Republicans of Canyon county to sue
coed himself He was nominated be-
cause he has given universal satisfac-
ton to the people of this county.
Men of all parties speak in highest
terms of his uniform courtesy to all
patrons of his Office, of the legibility
of his records, the promptness and
dispatch with which the constantly
increasing work in his Office has been
met, and an examination of the ex-
pense of the Office will show that In
proportion to the receipts of the
Office, it has been conducted more
economically than at any other time
in the history of the Office. Mr..
Tucker has mastered his work, and
he Is deserving of the votes of those
who believe in electing efficient men
10 office, and keeping them there as
long as they do their duty, and are
satisfactory to the people. City,
county and State governments should
be conducted as good businesses are
conducted. The same rules that
apply to business apply to govern
ment. Our governments are not, and
should not be training schools. Fit
less should be the standard of the
nan for public office, and John
Tucker meets that standard in every
sense of the word.
f. M. SARTORIS
Mr.. F. M. Sartoris. the Republican
candidate for treasurer. is a resident
of Payette, where he Is engaged In
the mercantile business. He Is
highly respected citizen of this
county, was at one time mayor of
Payette, and will, II elected, I'LL the
position of county treasurer with
great credit. Mr.. Sartoris is worthy
of the support of the people of Can
yon county. He Is fair and square
in his business dealings, and will be
fair and square in his dealings with
the people of this county. Mr.. Sar-
toris, being man of business, 1t Is
reasonable to assume that he will
conduct the business of Canyon
county in a business like manner.
OWEN M. VAN DUYN
Long before the Republican county
convention met in Caldwell for the
nomination of county officers. 1t was
well known and predicted that Mr..
Van Duyn would be renominated to
the officeof county attorney. which
he now holds. His faithful and ex-
cellent work during the last two
years have gained for him the earnest
approval of all law-abiding citizens
regardless of party. The grand jury
of Canyon county In It's session of
the spring of 1906. gave him hearty
endorsement for his capable. faithful
and fearless work. In the Steunen-
berg case, Mr.. Van Duyn has done
his full duty as a prosecuting officer
and the people should endorse him
with their votes for his fearless stand
for law and order. The eyes of the
people OF the United States are upon
Idaho in the coming election, to see