The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1914-07-16

and woman of rare tact and dis
cernment; and nowhere in the stat
could there be found another can
didate who could serve the stat,
more admirably. Without a doub
she will receive the nomination b,
acclamation.
Only two names have been giver
out as aspirants for secretary O.
state on the republican ticket
Byron Hyatt and George R. Bark
er-and of these, Hyatt's name /.
being spoken only in whisper
He had intended to come out anC
had the loyal support of host o.
good friends; but up to this time
he has made no definite announce
ment. Either would be a capable
strong executive. Mr.. Barker is Z
newspaper publisher at Standpoint
and was a delegate to the last ma
tional republican convention.
Fred Huston will have a walk
away for auditor, there being nc
one rash enough to come out
against him. And ]. H. Peterson
will fare as we'll for attorney gen
eral he having made good in every
sense to the people of the state,
Few officials ever have the unan-
imous support for denomination,
that is given to these two capable
men.
People have gotten into the habit
of voting for Bob" Bell as mine
inspector, just as some old coun-
tryrnen still vote for Andrew lack
,on for president; and he will get
a big vote as usual, even though
he does not enter the campaign.
He has taken his office entirely
out of the realm of politics, and
runs it as business corporation
or enterprise; with the result that
any one could vote for him-social-
ist, prohibitionist, single-taxer,
democrat, republican, progressive
and not care a rap what ticket
he might be on.
When Governor Haines refused
to make good his definite promise
to appoint O. H. Barber, the
man who made him governor, as
a member of the public utilities
commission, the remark was made
to him about like this: Governor.
you are moral coward! And you
will find that the man who made
you, can also unmake you" Mr.
Barber has not been heard from
since his dismissal from the game
wardenship. He may have no de-
sire to get into politics again this
year-but it is safe guess that If
he doesn't, his friends will. There
are few who really know the story
but say that it was an idiotic move
on the part of the governor, to
ever turn him out. If Mr.. Barber
sees fit to take the story out over
the state, it will do exactly what
was told to the governor-it will
oreak Haines. A good man seems
o have been appointed in Barber's
olace--Jess B. Gowen of Caldwell.
Without doubt, the Lewis boom
S spreading like oil over duck
,ond. Mr.. Lewis is visiting every
part of the state, as fast as he can
ret around. He makes a fine inn
wherever he goes, as a
nan of standing and courage and
business foresight. Mr.. Lewis is
ure to carry practically undivided
he North, as we'll as make such a
howing in the rest of the state
hat he can hardly be considered
'ther than a winner.
There is likely to be an interest
ng race for lieutenant governor.
1eorge w. Edgington, of Idaho
'alls, former representative and
tate senator; Former State SEN
tor Sweeley, of Twin Falls; and
present Lieutenant Gov
rnor Taylor of Standpoint, will be
I the field. This last name is
uess on the Recorders part; Mr.
'aylor has made no announcement
lat the Recorder has seen or
card of. With three men of this
lass, the field is eminently well
lied. 1t is better field than
sually comes out for governor.
M. Alexander of Boise is with
ut doubt the assured nominee of
lie democratic party for governor.
'r. J. B. Morros of Lewiston was
eing urged into the race, but he
rould not consent, and no one else
as dared come forward. Mr..