Gilpin observer., 1914-09-24
MEMBER COLORADO EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION
THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

ing Deen nelQ ana Official count Indue
we are now able to name the
Democratic standard bearers, both in
state and county.
U. S. Senator Charles S. Thomas,
our present senator, is a candidate
for reelection. His assistance given
the national administration for the
past two years, has been pleasing to
friend and foe alike, and he will be
returned by Republican votes as well
as Democratic.
James H. Teller, candidate for sup
rene court Judge, is brother of
Henry NJ. Teller, deceased, and is
now one of the district judges of
Denver.
Edward Heating, of Pueblo, is re-
nominated from the third district for
congressman. Mr.. Keating has been
an able assistant to the administra-
ton in the passage of laws benefit
ing the people.
State Senator John j. Tobin, of
Montrose county, has been selected
has long been in the senate and his
voice was ever raised in behalf of
the people.
E. V. Brake has been nominated for
secretary of state. Mr.. Brake has
long served as labor commissioner,
thereby familiarizing himself with the
duties of the secretarys office. He
is thoroughly competent to duplicate
the efficient record OF James B.
Pearce and IS the proper man for
the people to elect to this important
position.
Charles H. Leckenby, candidate for
state auditor, is the editor OF the
Steamboat Springs Pilot and is man
of honor and integrity, and will fill
the office with credit to his state.
Ready Kenehan has been nominated
for state treasurer. He has filled this
office before and through his watch
fulness in safeguarding the money of
the people, was properly dubbed the
watchdog of the treasury"
j. Fred Farrar, of FIT. Collins, has
been renominated for attorney-gen-
eral. Mr.. Farrar by his able decis-
ions in the coal war won the admira-
tion of all parties. He has saved the
people thousands of dollars in the
states defense of her water rights
and commendable, his reelection as
attorney general should be unani-
nous.
Mary c. C. Bradford has been re-
nominated for superintendent of pdb-
lie instruction. Her administration
has been generally satisfactory in ed
ucational circles throughout the en-
tire state. She is the pride of the
women voters of Colorado.
The Democratic county ticket Is
headed by H. C. Bolsinger for repre- s.
entative. Mr.. Bolsinger has served
Ghpin county in both the upper and
lower branches OF the legislature and
thoroughly understands the wants of
the people regarding legislation.
For clerk and recorder, Mrs. Alice
Bolsinger was named at the primar
les and IL elected will make a cap
able official.
Sheriff Albert Gundy has been re-
nominated. Mr.. Gundy is serving his
first term, is giving the best Of sat
isfaction to the people and wild un-
doubtedly be re-electd.
Treasurer Henry Altvater is again
the nominee of his party--and the
choice of the people. Mr.. Altvater
has given such universal satisfaction
his election is beyond a doubt.
James " Thompson is again before
the people for assessor, a position
he is exceptionally well qualified to
fill. The voters evidently appreciate
his fitness as they seem satisfied
to continue him at the job.
For superintendent of schools, Mrs.
NJ. Flaherty was selected at the prim
ary election, many friends writing
her name on the ballot. She has
taught in the local schools, holds n
teachers certificate, and in fact, pos
sesses all the qualifications necess-
AIRY to fill the superintendent Of
flee.
For surveyor. S. A. Rank is select
ed-and elected. He is a mining en-
gineer of many years experience
and thoroughly understands his pro-
fessicm.
George l.. Hamllik las again been