Graham guardian., 1914-10-23
ROUSING DEMO-
CRATIC MEETING
Continued from Page One)

N4i' 'NSSi uioO 'Nt'N VIZ NS''N''
ing letter from Lee Crandall, one of
the Oldest journalists in the country
and resident of the national capitol.
WASHINGTON, D. c.,
October II, 1914.
EDITOR GUARDIAN: Since your
paper was found' d it has ably |
champiODed the rest interes's of the
indus rial pepple. You have been |
On tn" right side politically, always |
s. ann.ng by Hon Mark A. Smith
when lie was candidate, who has
pruVen himself every way worthy
of your support.
The primary election proved that
you voiced the will of a large ma
joriIy of the voters of Arizona. The
State ticket is an excellent one and
will be chosen in the November elec-
ton by large majority.
Hon. Carl Hayden has made a
model member of the House of
Representatives, where he is very
popular. Senator Henry F. Ashurst
fl s his position first-class.
The GiIa valley always supports
those who devote their ability and
energy to the upbuilding of the
richest Safe in this Union in min
eral wealth.
Woodrow Wilson is the President
of a., the people. He devotes all
his time to their cause.
LEE CRANDALL
Mr.. Weber introduced Sidney P.
Osborn as the first speaker, stating
that he was the same kid" candi-
date that appeared before them three
years ago soliciting their vote for
The position of Secretary of State,
an office which he had flied with
honor and credit to himself and the
people.
MIR. Osborn gave a good account
OF himself as Secretary Of State the
past three years. He gave statistics
showing economical management of
his office during his term and prom,
ised that if elected he.would con-
duct his office IN the same business
spirit and with all the ability of
which he was capable.
Mr. Bolin was the next speaker
and told of the accomplishments of
his office as mine Inspector during
his term to which he had been ap-
pointed two years ago. Mr.. Bolin
who has worked in all positions in
the mines, from mucking to running
a hoist, gave very interesting de-
scription of the work that is being
done to promote safety and the best
sanitary conditions in the mines of
the State. He stated that his ex-
perience as a miner helped him
greatly in the solving of problems
for betterments in the mines and if
elected again would continue his
work with all the ability he pos
sessed.
Following Mr.. Bolin, Mr.. Case,
State Superintendent of Schools,
was introduced by Mr.. Weber, who
declared that Mr.. Case was the best
Superintendent of Schools that Ari-
zOna ever had.
Mr.. Case gave an interesting talk
on education and, the need of better
schools in Arizona. He spoke of the
early education that the pioneers of
Arizona strove to give their children;
that the school house was one of the
first buildings to be erected when
they reached the settlement where
they made their homes and the peo-
PIE of Arizona today wished to give
their children the best education
possible and that they were getting
liz. The public schools of Arizona
would compare fayorably with any
public school system in the country.
He believed in stimulating industrial
education, manual training and do
mestic science. He said he was
very thankful for the support he
received in Graham county at the
primary election and hoped the sup
port would be extended to him at
the general election. He closed by
paying a glowing tribute to Thomas
Jefferson, the great democratic
Ieader, who founded the first col
lege in Virginia, an institution that
was thoroughly democratic.
Mr.. Case was given fine recep-
ton by the audience and was fire.
quentIy interrupted by applause.
The next speaker, A. W. Cole, a
member Of the corporation commits
sion, spoke of the work of commits
sion in bringing about lower freight
rates for all commodities shipped
into the State from outside points;
that the commission had secured
these reductions by appearing be-
fore the Interstate Commerce Com
mission and urging the business of
it's claims for lower freight rates
for Arizona points and had been
successful. He stated that he wished
to be reelected and would continue
to do his full duty by the people of
Arizona.
Mr.. Cole closed by saying a good