Williams news., 1908-10-24
present sheriff, and a candidate for


 reelection. MT. Francis was in a very happy mood, and after thank ing the voters of Williams precinct for their support two years ago, made a very neat and appropriate talk. He spoke in high terms of his opponent, and briefly told of his management of the shsriff's office. The hearty applause from the audience showed MT. Francis popularity with his constituents. No officer in Coconino county has conducted the affairs of his office in 8 more faithful and eoonomioal l manner than MT. Francis has done and his past record is a sufficient guarantee to the taxpayers, if placed there again, that he will do his whole duty. His address to the Williams people was well received, and large vote on election day will attest the fact of his good work as sheriff of this county.
 George Hoshdsrffer, candidate for the council, was next and made his debut as public speaker. He spoke with an ease and grace sell dom found in a new speaker and scored many good points. Mir Hochderffer, while an old resident of the souaty, has never appeared in the political arena, until now. and his efforts demonstrate that he is good worker wherever he is He served as sergeant at arms in the 21st Legislature and was like ssntinsl-always at his post. He is levsl-headed and conservative, and possesses good judgment. He stated in an unmistakable man. ner that he believed in legislatine for the best interests of the great, est number, and if elected his whole attention would be directed in this way. MT. Hochderffer will not be swayed from his conceptions of what is right and will stand by the people regardless of friend or foe. The taxpayers of Coconino county can rest assured their in terests will be carefully guarded by such a man as MT Hochderffer IS their representative in the council.
 William G. Dickinson, candidate for supervisor, next stepped forth upon the rostrum. and in a pleas ing manner told the voters of his claims for this office. He spoke of the duties of members of the board of supervisors, and it was evident from the train of his re marks that he would be at home in this office. MT. Dickinson has fol lowed cattle raising for years and is an old timer in this country. He is thoroughly familiar with county affairs and would administer the duties of this office without fear or favor. He showed wherein the supervisors office was one requir- ing energy, faithfulnsss and hon esty. The voter cannot make anJ mistake in casting his ballot for Billy" al he is competent and will guard every taxpayers interests and give each and every man his just and equal rights, and will all ways be found at his post of duty.
 The next speaker introduced was A. T. Cornish, candidate for super visor, who appeared to be in per feet trim for the occasion and scored several points. If any man in Co., conino county thoroughly under stands the machinery of its gov ernment, it is A. T. Cornish, and he told the voters of some of ite many needs. His vein of speech was catching, and he seemed per fectly at ease in his home town His sarnestness carried with it con- viction. and his auditors paid pro- found attention to what he said. MT. Corhish's record as county treasurer and member of the board is without fault, and his remarks confirmed the idea that he will. if elected, look after Coconino coun- tvs interests in every way. His remarks carried the idea of an honest and economical county gov ernment, and judging from the deep attention given him the tax payers are convinced that in Mr Cornish is found the clements of l. good, efficient, honest supervisor.
 Edgar A. Brown, the hustline young candidate for treasurer, was then introduced, and while attempt ing no oratorical flights, he told the audience in his quiet but effective way of his ideas concerning the office of treasurer and of the meth ods he would use if elected. A slight mental diversion caused him to say in the course of his speech