Tombstone epitaph., 1918-07-07

The advancement and upbuilding OF
our public school system to meet the
needs and requirements OF our growing
population.
The absolute. striSt protection OF civ
il rights OF soldiers and others engaged
in the prosecution of the war who are
residents o. the state.
The merit system in making appoint
ments TO public office without regard
to political services rendered in fur
therance OF my campaign.
The careful scrutiny OF all appropri-
atoms and disbursements OF public
moneys and the disbursement Of the
practice OF using state funds for the
promotion of political enterprises.
The absolute strict enforcement OF
the prohibition laws of the state.
believe in organized labor and
in the promotion of labor unions
Tor the purpose OF protecting the
rights of the laborers and enforc-
ing just demands OF the wage ecrners.
but do not believe that labor 'inions
should be used 10 control the politics
CT the state nor 70: tire purpose 81
violating property rights of employers
or interfering with the prosecution o:
the war,
The scrict enforcement Of the laws
regarding corporations or co.n.iaa-
lions of capital. or other orsanizat.o
including organizations of labor, 70 the
emu that there shall be no infraction Of
the laws by either labor or capital.
The enforcement 0; food regulations
and regulations to conserre the re-
sources OF the state in order that our
soldiers may not sui.e. from want.
TIE piedsing 10 the national govern
ment OF all Of the resources and man
power u the state to aid il. the sue
cessful prosecution OF The wa.
pledge myself to the carrying out
Va A4.t kA44bsH t4AdAlAfAd A'4 aSbHF anu
further base my claim to be nominated
and elected to the off.~e OF governor of
the state on the fact mat | have been
a resident OF Arizona Tor twenty-tLree
years. during most OF which time |
have resided il Tie clty OF Bisbee and
have always been 4 s:aunch supporter
of The principles set forth by the dem
ccraric party. My occupation is the
practice Of law. | have served as
judge Of the Superior Court OF Cochise
County and am at present a member
OF the state senate. | have worked in
thu mines and smeIjers al Eisbee ana
was raised on farm in Nebraska. so
that believe | am in position to an
dersiand the needs OF all classes OF
Ar.zcnas citizenship.
| am personally able to defray tie
expenses OF my campaign and will not
so-ici; contributions from any corpor-
alton or person. so that ii nominated
and elected to the office OF governor
| shall enter on my duties free from
any obligations incurred through firan
cial aid. | shall not be the representa-
tive CT any lass or clique. but will
endeav0r 10 represent all OF the PEG
pie Of The state in a fair. Just and
statesmanlike manner, befitting the
office OF governor OF great state.
endorse the policies OF Woodrow
Wilson in The administration OF his
high office and in his conduct OF the
war. | am in favor OF no peace until
the armies OF the Huns are entirely
yanQuished and democratic govern
ments made safe from further attacks
Of autocratic war lords.
Upon this declaration Of principles
and ibis brief personal history | sub
NIT myself TO The people OF the state
for their support in my campaign.
especially submitted.
FRED SUFFER-.
Bisbee. CocAise County, Arizona.