The chronicle=news., 1914-09-24
GEoaeE CARSON
AND PATTERSON,
NOTE the CONTRAST
From the Boulder County News.

George A. Carlson, Republican
nominee for governor. and Thomas
NJ. Patterson, his Democratic oppc-
nent. present such well-defined
contrast as men that 1t doesn't take
a magnifying lens to enable a voter
to determine who shall be his choice
In November.
Patterson IS we'll past the zenith
of his political career: Carlson is
In his very prime. a magnificent ex-
ample OF perfect physical develop
ment. his reward for simple. clean
living. his hard toll In the fields to
secure an education. his athletic
training In college. Both are self
made men. Patterson made himself
for Thomas M. Patterson alone: Carl
son developed mind and body to he
OF service 10 others. Patterson built
mp notorious reputation as a skill
full. scheming defender OF criminals;
Carlson has won morited political
recognition because he has ably de-
Tended the people against law break
crs of every sort. Patterson has been
successful in a mercenary way: Carl
son has prospered in the right way.
Patterson has a fortune of several
Carlson has good name
that money could not buy. Patterson,
IS rich in money: Carlson
performed. Patterson has been Gun.
ming and smooth; Carlson has been
capable and conscientious. Patterson
has keen. conspiring mind: Carlson
has keen. honest mind. Patter.
sons life has been filled with per-
sonal enmities; Carlson's has been
crowned with strong friendships.
Patterson has brooked no jnterfer-
ence with his pet political schemes:
watchword. Patterson. as owner OF
the Denver News. tried to crush his
enemies by scathing. remorseless
attacks: Carlson has de-
manded justice for friend and foe
alike when the laws have been vio-
lated. Patterson has never rendered
a public service without hope of pri-
vate gain; Carlson. as district attor-
ney. has served the people without
had an over-mastering desire to be-
come the czar In Colorado's politics:
Carlson believes that faithful. eff
cient service brings its own reward.
Patterson has achieved political in
tluence by forcing people to fear his
talents and his tactics: Carlson, at
the recent primary election, carried
his district by very large majority.
a wonderful testimonial to his clean,
able. fearless record as district at
torney. Patterson has proved his be-
lief in the doctrine that might IL
right; Carlson has demonstrated
that right ia might. Patterson
throughout his life has followed the
principle that Jhe end justifies the
means; Carlson has always made
clear as district attorney that the
right means always results in Just
end. Patterson has schemed in hum
dreds of criminal cases to defeat JUS.
tice: Carlson has always impartialIy
Justice would prevail. Patterson is
known as an adept in "the game of
politics.: Carlson. as the best dis
trict attorney Colorado has ever had,
needs no further recommendation for
political prefcrment than his bril-,
liant. honest record. n
Patterson, as the self-styled peo-
pies champion. has ever been the ag-
gressive, selfish champion of the de-
sires and ambitions of Thomas M
Carlson has put the people
and their laws above the dictates of
self. Patterson has ardently espous-
ed the cause of the United Mine
Workers: Carlson espouses the cause
Of the people against the law violat-
tors of every class. Patterson's life
has been an enigma: Carlson's life
is an open book. Patterson is truly
the DR.. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde of Colo
radios politics; Carlson never preach
ps one thing and practices another.
Between these two nominees the
contrast Is so striking that every
true Coloradoan must go to the polls
in November and cast his vote for
George A. Carlson. A victory for Pat
Of disgraceful political
warfare with all its villifications and
bitter exchange of personalities. Col
orado has too long suffered because
such men as Thomas NJ. Patterson
are barnacles on her ship of state.
Colorado is weary Of political turmoil
and strife. Colorado needs a rest, a
chance to be free from the pernicious
activities of politicians who have
sacrificed her good name for person.
al aggrandizement. Colorado has
had enough of Thomas NJ. Patterson
and his trouble-breeding followers
Colorado is face to face with a crisis,
and Thomas NJ. Patterson. as his
Iife's record shows. is not the man to |