The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-06-28

anu tnen disregarded and eXtraya
gance ran riot. We happen to know
that the first time that rule was
adopted was in October, 1885, wher
II. o. Hardness. F. s. Stevens and
Mr.. Moyes were the board, and
the next day 1t rained." We have
already told our readers about the
bond deals of those good old days.
Here are other letters from other
men in the county, that you ought
to read. We don't think any of them
would object to having them publish
ed. and they are typical expressions
Of how good men feel about enter
ing into the, public service:
John Kelley
"In answer to your inquiry as to
my willingness to accept the position
of county commissioner. | appreci-
ate very much my friends having
suggested my name but under the
circumstances l cannot enter in the
campaign for this position. l could
not give justice to the office and
do not think | would ever get it.
yours truly,
JOHN E. KELLEY"
f. NJ. Kennedy
"In reply to your Call to Serve
| am informed my name was sug-
gested for the office of senator.
Il have no political aspirations for
any office. wish to thank the
suggestor for giving me considera-
ton.
There is only one man who l feel
is justly qualified who is available
for senator this year. and that is our
Hon. Peter G. Johnston, who knows
the needs of Bingham county and is
fully Informed as to the states in
terest as a whole.
This is a day when we should
all work for the interests of the
Republican party and leave no stone
uhturned to bring forth a Republic
can victory throughout the state and
nation. l have only the interest of
the Republican party at heart, and |
nothing of personal nature,
yours very truly,
"E. M. KENNEDY"
r. w. Adair
Replying to your inquiry, l beg
to inform you that have no present
intention Of becoming candidate
for prosecuting attorney or any 9TH
er public office. l have had three
terms in that office, which is very
unusual in connection with that par
.icular office. | have always endea-
rored to be fair, honest and impair
ial in all matters, and to disregard
Ill motives except my duty as I saw
t, no matter who might be interest
I'd of affected. | have nothing to
apologize for in nay official conduct,
md have the presumption to believe
hat | could get reelected this fall
f | so desired. | am voluntarii.'
from politics because
annot afford to take the required
ime from more lucrative private
aw practice which has grown rapidly
n the last six years
81 am duly grateful to the voters
f this county who have heretofore
o Loyalty supported me in my po- !:
tical aspirations. The wide expert. |:
nee in public affairs and especially |:
1 the line of my profession which |:
have received during these six |:
ears of my incumbency of this Of |:
ice has been invaluable and l ap-
reciate the honors and opportunities
iven me in the past by the people !;
f Bingham county. o !:
cat present l have no political !:
mbitions whatsoever, and my sole !:
asire henceforth is to devote my !:
hole attention to the practice Of Il
W in this community, and my ambi- fl
on is to faithfully and ably serve 4!
Y clients and to be recognized as
l attorney whose opinions and SER
ces can safely be relied upon, and
be regarded as good, law-abiding
tizen of the community.
81 am a Republican and intend to
'sert my influence and ability to the
emotion of the interests and prin-
pies of that party. l will assist the
epublican party to the extent of
Y abilities in nominating good men
Id women for the various offices
Id help thereafter to elect it's nomi-
ees.. Having no personal political
nbitions l am glad to be free to
ork without reservation for the
lccess of the Republican party and
r the good of the community which
Is been so kind to me-
yours truly,
"RALPH w. ADAIR."
Christian Anderson