The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-08-23

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ing the district school, obtaining a
teachers certificate while attending the
Bangor high school at the age OF IL
years, and sfterwsrd teaching school In
the county for six years. Mr.. Lewis en
tered the University in 1899 graduating
with the degree OF l.. l.. b. in 1901, and
for the last IL years has engaged in the
practice OF law 10 Bangor, Mich.
We believe in vocational efficiency.
The mechanic who constructs the NOW
ng machine or the pillow must have a
comprehensive knowledge OF its utilize s
in the work it is TO perform, but decid
eddy more important is he who builds
the legal structure OF the commonwealth
of Michigan, wherein lies the freedom
ADD financial and socisl status OF every
individual who dwells within the en-
chantments of Its boundaries.
Our statutes are burdened by the
crude and ambiguous hobbies Of am-
bilious novices, who possess little COM
prehension OF laws and their effects.
The rural districts, now and always,
have been in allegiance to the cities
through superior fitness Of the city rep
resentatives 10 legal training and force
OF diplomatic. presentations.
We have high regard for the social
standing of each and all OF the capdi-
dates who aspire to this position of
honor and trust and with the kindest
expressions OF heart and thought for
the laudable ambitions from the young
est to the venerable, and Rev. h. III.
Harvey, whose life work and devotion
is textbook for the betterment of man
kind, worthy of our deepest considera
ton. We regret, however, that a sub
lime life with ha,lowed and lasting men,
cries should in the glory of it's magnlfi-
cent sunset, be lured into the maelstrom
of a seething political sea for the gratiti-
cation of local ambitious politician.
(The writer challenges more sincere
appreciation and respect for this venera-
BILE AMI worthy ctzen). But, there are
times where public interests are para
mount and sentiment must stand in
allegiance to practical efficiency.
The Michigan legislature is no Sunday
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rum, but rather field upon which
Greek meets Greek, calling forth the
highest degree in mental and physical
manhood.
Mr.. Lewis has ever taken the initia-
tive in public questions, the first candi-
date before the county, open and frank
10 his declarations of the principles he
esp0dsed. In the early struggles for
primaries, with other devoted sons of Ar
lington, who with the righteousness of
their convictions during the storms of
tempestuous winter days, tremped in
snow to their knees with petition for
the submission of primaries that the
people might be emancipated from gang
rule, that your vote and my vote might
be counted as expressed, while some of
the loud mouthed politicians OF today
were laboring for its defeat, and how
ever disguised this subtle influence may
be, it is regarded with suspicion by the
people
At the recent great world wide con-
test in the field of athletics at Stock
holm where the crucial test of ehmiua-
ton, that none but the trained and fit
should stand the judgment, was verified
and glorfied by the worlds supremacy
Of American athletics.
So at the primary August 9th, upon
your judgment will devolve the selection
of a candidate for the November cleo
ton. He who makes our laws should
be possessed of a profound comprehend
sion and logical understanding of their
requirements. Therefore, who is more
fitted or efficient than this progressive
young attorney who has risen ia our
midst with inherent and life long devo-
ton to country? As the proverbial
prophet Of old, denied the reward of his
labors at home, who survives the jeal-
ousies of circumscribed environments is
greater than be who seeks alien shores.
Mr. Lewis has never before been
candidate for county political prefer
ment. Arlington has no candidate 10
the family. The eastern side OF the
county Is ably represented by our es-
teemed Senator Virgins OF Blooming
dale. Two or three small townships in
the southeast part Of the county possess
or aspire to every office in the gift of
the people except that of Senator Mr..
Lewis is emineDtly qualified and fitted
for the position to which he aspires, a
gentleman most approachable, genial
and diplomatic and no candidate IN the
county will receive from its own com.
munity more hearty and enthusiastic
SUPPORT than will Mr.. Lewis.
LESLIE SCoTT.
Airing ton Republican County Commit
teeman.
August II, 1917