The copper era. (Clifton, Graham County, Ariz.) 1899-1911, 1908-10-29
THE TICKET.

county OI1C61S. ana IndC the most OF
them are going to receive encourage
ment, there seems to be little doubt.
Standing upon platform tar superior
to the democratic platform, the head
of the republican ticket should be
winner. AS matter of fact, outside
of a few recommendation of Mark
Smith, the new primary law and one
or two minor planks, the democrats
have no platform whatever, while
the republicans are advocating a
railroad commission for Arizona,
mileage and per diem fees in crimi-
nal cases, d new primary law, the
protection of the farms in the valley
from overf1ows, better county roads
and trails, all of which are live issues
and should be accom- plished for the
benefit of all concerned. Compare
the two platforms and if you find
anything in the democratic platform
that will compare to the republican
document, you will do more than any
one else has done. In addition to
these planks the republican if any
of them are elected are pledged to
economical conduct of county affairs.
For council there has been named
c.. A. Franz, who has been a citizen
of Clifton several years and at pres
ent is manager of the Becker-Franz
business man and will make Graham
county an excellent representative
in the territorial council. He is con-
nected with no particular ties and is
in a position to do good for the inter-
ests of all. If he is elected we will
have reason to commend him for his
work al the capitol.
Next in line are Geo. H. Crosby
and Peter Andarsan for the assembly.
Mr.. Crosby is we'll versed in the legis-
lative business, having served a sue.
cessful term in the Utah legislature.
He is lawyer by profession and is
especially qualified to serve in the
capacity of a Jaw maker. Mr.. An
darsan is one of the old time resi-
dents of Graham county, who has the
interests of the territory at heart
He is a business man, cattleman,
farmer and in fact one of the most
substantial men in the entire county.
He is well acquainted all oyer the
county and is made up of that sound
judgment which permits a man to
administer convictions with equal
Justice to all.
When it comes to county trea surer
it is necessary that man with much
experience in office work be selected,
as well as an expert accountant. In
this respect there is no objection to
Tom Smith. Mr.. Smith has resided
in this county for years and is &C
quainted with work around the
county seat, having served this
county one tern as recorder.
For a county recorder it is abso-
lutely necessary for a man to be
familiar with book work, as the
records of the county are a most i'm
portant factor in the welfare of the
county for future reference. Every
transaction of a legal nature passes
through the recorders office, there
fore, the republicans acted wise in
selecting H. c. Layton, who has been
engaged in book and record work
about twenty years. He needs no
| further recon-
When man has made a good
officer it is customary to reward him
with the second term. That being
the case A. A. Anderson is the logical
| candidate for sheriff of this COuutV
| He has served the people in d most
| commendable manner. and as an
| officer has no superior in the terri
tory. He has conducted the affairs
If mis- Office i'll Il most satisfactory
manner and there is no particular
| reason why anyone should not sup
port him. He is a good citizen, thor
Oughly versed in the duties OF the
Office, tirst-class accountant, quick
in action, and as brave as any officer
| wearing the official star.
The Office of the prosecuting at
torney of any county should be oc-
cupied by the best lawyer in the
county, for the simple reason that he
is pItted against not only home
talent, but in many cases talent from
the cities. This office is an important
Jne and the man filling it should be
equipped with talent and experience.
In this respect w. c. Chambers is
specially fitted for the place.
Further reference is given of him in
another column.
For probate judge the republicans
have selected Jas. a. Wakefield, who
IS in all respects qualified to fill the
position. He is a resident of Stafford
and has lived there more than ten
years. He is not exactly a lawyer,
but is capable to fill the probate Office
as we'll as any man in the county.
He will make an especial good man
for the office and should by all mean.
receive the support of the taxpayers.
In selecting d man to superintend
our public schools, we should use
caution, and if possible elect the
man who is prepared to do US the
most good. The county superintend-
ent should also be up-to-date in
school work. In this respect the re
publicdns looked to the interests of
the children when they nominated
w. r. Roads, who is at present
principal of one of the districts ad-