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Gunnison news-champion., 1920-10-29
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IRE
MOST IMPORTANT OFFICES

The part Of the county machinery
which means more than any other to
the rank and file Of the taxpayers Of
the county 10 the board Of county com.
missioners- In their hands rests the
responsibility for levyin9 taxes and
expending the money thus raised TO
the best advantage to the county.
The very nature Of their duties re-
quircs men of tact, ability and bust
ness Judgment. 1t is hard for q coun-
y board to please all the people. In
fact, this Ii impossible, but the right
kind Of q county board will come near
er pleasing the majority and promot-
ing Harmonious and progressive con-
dition in their county than would an
equal number Of men picked out with
less regard for their all round fitness.
DR.. George Sullivan, the Democratic
candidate for Commissioner from the
Second Commissioners District, is the
type Of man that is needed for a po-
sition Of this kind. A successful busi-
ness man, honorable, clear-headed,
courteous to the public and one who
takes . deep interest in all the affairs
of our county. We can rest assured
that DR.. Sullivan will always act for
the hest interests Of Cunnison county
if elected Commissioner.
T. l.. Mcdonald has already served
one term rs commissioner from the
Second District with = great deal of
credit to himself. He has a large
road mileage to oversee, great deal
of which is through non-taxable terri
tory and has been handicapped by lack
Of funds. In spite Of this fact, he hns
maintained the roads in excellent con-
dition, in addition TO building new
roads and making other personal i'm
provements. Honest and conscienti-
Gus in al his undertakings, he has
clearly demonstrated that he is entitl-
ed to reelection.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-10-29
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
COUNT IN SCHOOL MATTERS


II experience and training are need
ed anywhere, it is in the office Of coun-
ty superintendent of schools. We
would not think of entrusting our busi-
ness affairs to those who have never
had training, nor our machinery to a
novice. In selecting one who will
superintend the training of our child
rem, then recollect that efficiency is
as vital in the county superintendent S
office as in any other. 1t is even more
so, If we stop to consider the effect on
the future which training Of the youth
may have.
Pauline X. Rose has fine record of
successful teaching. She has every
qualification for the office. Let us re-
member this and see that Mrs, Rose
is given rousing democratic majori-
ty in the election November End.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-10-29
c. OF c HOLDS
MEETING

The Cunnisea Chamber Of Com
merce held very suecesxful meeting
at . luncheon given At the La Vefa
hotel Thursday evening. Twenty-Five
Gunnis0n boosters met to discuss mat
ters Of interest pertaining TO the vel
fere Of Gunnison and the county.
The following committees were
thanked and discharged: The Com
mittee on the Mosquito Campaign,
which had the services Of DIR. John C.
johnson rs chairman. The mosquito
campaign is generally recognized as
very successful, making one of the
greatest improvements possible in our
summer climate. It is the first sue
cessful attempt by Rocky Mountain
town to solve this problem.
The Committee on Municipal Camp
ing Ground, w. II. kreutzer, chairman.
This is another movement which has
met with splendid success. Our muni-
cipal camping ground has been used
BY thousands during the summer and
has filled q long felt want.
Committee Of one on the Band Fund,
Is. H. Jorgensea. The business men
Of the town were very generous in
their contributions, as $4,000 were
collected, for which the Chamber de-
sires to express their thanks. The
band cost s225.00, leaving balance of
$ll.00, which is held in the band fund
for next year.
Short discussions Of the tn-tunnel
and the educational amendments fol-
lowed, sentiment being unanimously
in favor of each proposition, which are
Amendments No. and on the ballot.
The closing Of the stores on Satur-
day afternoons was discussed. Prof.
Krause Of the Normal made an inter-
esting talk concerning athletics in the
Normal School in connection. II was
DECIDED that the stores would not be
asked to close on Saturday afternoons
after next Saturday. The merchants
feel that their customers should be
given some consideration in this con-
nection, as some Of them have great
distance to travel, which means that
they must do their shopping early in
order to get back home before dark.
President Quigley feels that the pro-
per arrangements can be made to have
the athletic programs ON Friday by
another year, this being the plan adop-
ted in nearby towns west Of us.
Frank keenan, was appointed to look
after the replacing of new rope on
the city flag pole.
No other business appearing, the
Chamber adjourned.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-10-29
Ne FAVOR AlhL0n
IS SHERIFF BECAUSE

Where could we improve on the con-
duct of the sheriff's office for this
county. During the time that Pat
Hanlon has been chief executive of
fcer, we have had the unbroken re-
cord of quick apprehension of GRIM
inals, diplomatic handling of, labor
troubles and high class conduct Of the
details Of the Office during labor
troubles. He has never called for
outside help, such as the militia, tho
this is practically the only county in
Colorado with large coal camps where
strikes without asking or allowing
outside interference has been a notable
accomplishment Of his office.
!. Always careful and conscientious in
the performance of his duties he is
considered one Of the best sheriffs in
the state and has statewide reputa-
ton for tact and diplomacy in hand
ling difficult matters pertaining to his
office. Vote for Pat for County
Sheriff.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-10-29
WH|RLW|NO FINISH SPELLS
VICTORY FOR DEMOCRATS
Cox and Roosevelt Are Now Winning the
East. Heart Of Nation Responds to
Pleas Of Truth and Genuine
Americanism

Labor knows that Harding offers
them the old grudge of the millionaire
employer and that the wealth of the
land 10 backing him for sinister pur-
poses all its own. II knows that und-
er Democratic administration il has
meyer been SO well paid, SO prosperous
g lived so happily. II it doesn't see
there things, il is because labor is too
blind to consider anything touching its
own welfare.
The great thinking masses Of Amer
lea are sick and tired of war. They
want world union to seek to avoid it,
and they know that Harding has re-
pudiated the only possible league for
chat purpose, while Cox endorses it.
For these and many other sufficient
reasons we believe the night of No
vcWber 2nd will see Cox and Roose-
welt triumphnntly elected.
On pages three, four and ten Of the
NeGs-Champion will be found the Of
hcial List Of Nominations. This is set
substantially in the form Of the ballot,
and II you want to see every name and
every law to be voted on, look at this
list, The same names In the same
order will be on the ballot, which how
ever, will not have the postoffice ad-
dress, place Of residence and place Of
business of the candidates.
( Note that in voting for president
You must mark opposite SIX names.
For instance, in voting for Cox and
Roosevelt, IL you marked only the first
name, the other five electors from
Colorado would not get the vote.
The amendments and initiated laws
asSysn page ten.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-10-29
PLEA
FOR TUNNEL

You have noticed the anti-tunnel
advertising appearing in the daily and
county papers, which is being paid for
by the same interests that are oppos-
ing the threc-tunnel amendment.
They are also the same financial ring
that killed the progress Of the Moffat
railroad, namely the two trans conti-
mental railroads, one running through
Wyoming to the north of Colordo, the
other running south through New
Mexico.
OF course these railroad officials do
not want to see through line across
the state of Colorado to Salt Lake
City and the coast, making line 200
miles shorter than the present sys-
TENS. This would mean thousands of
tons of freight that would be moved
through Colorado, that we could not
possibly get, saying nothing of the
new business that would originate due
to added railroad facilities, and new
fields opened up, which would be the
case II the proposed three tunnels were
built.
Some ask the question, whether the
railroads could be compelled to use
the tunnels. All that is necessary
to answer that question, II to look over
the record Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission. However, the bill pro-
vides for this.
Have you read any statement to
the effect that the Denver and Rio
Grande railroad, or any other railroad
refuses to use the tunnels? No, it
is only competing railroads that tell
US these stories.
Canon City, Colorado Springs, Pueb-
10 and Salida, take exception to z lines
Of Section ga, of this bill, which
reads: "In case of contracts satisfact-
ory to said commission for the con-
struction of all or any Of said tunnels
cannot be made, then said commission
is authorized to make contracts for
the construction Of enc or more of
said tunnels, or for part of said tun-
nels, and to carry on under its own
direction such construction of all or
any part of said works as may be nee
essary and advisable" then they
stop, but, the section contains other
important provisions, which read as
follows: Provided, HOWEVER, that
the construction of the three tunnels
shall be contemporaneously conduct
ed"
They state that the commission has
full power as to the disposition Of all
moneys. Mr.. and Mrs. Voter, this is
cared for in Section IA, which says:
The cost of the work and the mat
eriais for the construction and equip
ment Of each Of said tunnels shall Sc
paid out Of the funds apportioned,
therefor, upon warrants drawn there
On by the chairman and secretary Of
said commission, and approved by the
chairman and secretary Of said COM
mission and approved BY the engineer
Of said commission and the State
1udtting board and further provides
te9 fAe approval Of. the Governor.
Dees tbat look HE tie coomissio1
(csasinsed = LAst Psssl
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-10-29
WILL RAISE
THE MONEY

Business men and women and the
Protestant citizens generally have
taken much interest in the discussion
of Community church affairs, which
was started by, President Quigley of
the Normal two weeks ago in the
News Champion and continued last
week by Messrs Steele, Nourse and
rutland. This week q former Gunni-
sonite takes up the torch. And really
the matter is Of great practical i'm
portance to our city, nd we believe
this discussion has awakened every
body 70 the crying need.
H. H. Fogg has been appointed
chairman of the executive committee
and b. H. Jorgensen as chairman of
the finance committee, whose import
ant duty it is to raise funds which are
prerequisite for solving the prob
em.. 1t is generally estimated that
between six and seven thousand dol
lars should be raised at this time to
finance the situation properly, and this
is Mr.. Jorgensen's large task, but we
understand that he already has sever
nj thousands of it pledged.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-10-29
EssEETIAls N CANDIDATE
f0a COUNTY JUDGE

"Is he honest, is he qualified !"I
Now, Q person may be as honest and
impartial rs il is human to be, but this
alone will not make . safe and effi-i
cient County Judge, for . shrewd and
INSCRIPTIONS lawyer will take advant-
age Of such judge and cause him to-
take . wrong view of the law especial
ly the rules of evidence and procedure,
and commit errors that only can be
cured by appeal to another court and
which often causes much trouble and
expense. We must bear in mind that
not every man who has q righteous
cause before the county court, either
as plaintiff or defendant, can give q
bond for an appeal. Hence, il is not
only necessary that your Judge be
honest but he should be qualified-that
is to say, he should be ripe in ex-
perience as judge of human nature, Of
the law and rules of evidence and
court procedure in the case before
him. Consequently We are convinced
that il is just as important that We
take q judge who is thoroly qualified
for the position as one who is honest.
We have among us many persons who
are CONSCIENTIOUS and upright citizens,
but who is it of US who could desire
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complicated controversy over his
rights to property or. liberty Thus it
is, we desire our presiding judge TO
have both honesty and qualification.
1t takes the two factors TO make an
able and upright judge to the end that
justice may be dealt out to all litig-
ants.
In presenting to the voters Of Gun
nison County the person of J. NJ. Nc
Dougal for the position of County
Judge, we believe we have selected the
very best man we have; one who
comes as near to measuring up to the
standard Of els he honest, IL he quail
hed?" as any man among us.
Judge McDougal has been in the
practice of law for over forty-six
years. He has had all branches OF tho
law in hand during this time. Forty
years and over he has been in this
county devoting his whole time to his
profession and to the interest Of the
county. No person who has ever en-
tered his office for advice was ever
turned away because he did not have
the money TO plank down q retainer.
No one was too poor to obtain his SER
vices in righteous cause. Judge Nc
Douglas reputation for ability, homes
ty and good Judgment has long been
established. His name will be linked
in the history of our county. He has
stuck by our county and people from
the beginning. He has been with us
in prosperity and adversity. Then
why should any of us not vote for
j. NJ. McDougal?
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-10-29
c. c. ncW|lulMs HAS
QUALIFICATIONS FOR CLERK

C. C. McWilliams is well qualified
for the office of County Clerk and
Recorder to which he seeks reelection,
principally for the reason that he has
had many years Of business experience.
For thirteen years he Vas employed
by the Colorado Supply Co. auxiliary
to the Colo. Fuel & Iron Co, and dur
ing his service with that company and
for most of the entire length Of time
employed, held the important position.
of cashier and manager at various
points throughout Colorado. At Crest
ed Butte he acted in the capacity Of
manager of the largest mercantile es-
tablishment in Gunnison county for
four years and up to the time Of
leaving the service of this company
he was recognized as conservative
and capable business man Of ability.
In 1911 he was the principal factor
in the organization Of the Marble
Trading Company, q mercantile estab-
lishment which did hourishing busi-
ness up until the time Marble became
depopulated.
If the position Of postmaster is any
qualification for the office of County
Clerk, MIR. McWilliams has held the
office of postmaster in three separate
localities in Colorado, and not long
since he was solicited by the postoffice
inspectors to accept the Gunnison post
office temporarily until such time
regular postmaster could be appointed,
the inspectors being aware Of his
unusual ability in this capacity, in
fact, few men in Gunnison county
have had the varied business expert
ence that McWilliams has had.
Those who are aware Of the care
that is required, and the detail work
that enters into the daily routine of
the official duties of County Clerk, will
readily realize that the official in
charge Of the duties must have wide
experience in official work and in
every way be qualified to conduct the
office successfully, otherwise disaster
Gus results will follow. We are con-
fident that not even our political op-
ponents will dispute the efficiency Of
the present incumbent and his depu-
ties.
1t is a well known fact that the pre-
sent condition of the records in the
County Clerks office were never in
Examiners placed the official stamp
Of approval upon the conduct of the
office and on the manner in which the
records have been kept,
C. c. McWiiliams is elassed with the
cid tuners Of the county. arriving at
Crested Butte some thirty-eight years
ago when small boy and except for
intervals, when being employed out
aide, has resided in the county since
Mr.. and Hrs. Voter, you who ask
for efficiency in public Office, regard
less of your Affiliations, should hesi-
tate before placing the priceless re-
cords Of your county into inexperienc-
ed hands. Punch your ticket for rec
ognized efficiency November End.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-10-29
American Legion 10 Have Benefit

The American Legion will be CO.
partners on the receipts at the Unique
Theatre Armistice Night, November
llth. There will be special feature
picture. Mrs. Jorgensen, who was
across the pond when the ar1nistice
was signed, will sing. Miss Kathryn
Firebaugh, who helped to sell Liberty
bonds during the war, and who during
the past year has assisted the Legion
in different parts of the country, will
read. A male quartet will render
some choice numbers. The Bruce Frew
Post needs your help.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-10-29
THE
QUESTION

Here is the whole tunnel question
in . nutshell.
Major-General Coethals, builder Of
the Panama Canal, one Of the most
celebrated and able engineers in the
world, has wired the State Railroad
Commission that he ACCEPTS THE
POSITION OF CHAIRMAN OF THE
ADVISORY BOARD on the tunnels.
Two other world-famous engineers,
Chas. c. Upham Of New York and
Oliver T. Reedy, will be the other
members of the board.
Here is all any Colorado citizen
needs to know. Do you suppose for
an instant that these gentlemen will
lend their names to anything that is
impracticable, that is conducted un-
fairly, that has suspicion Of graft
1t is unthinkable.
VOTE FOR THE TUNNEL, Amend
No. 5.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-10-29

Every day the prospects become
brighter for the election Of Cox and
Roosevelt From eocksureness thN
Republicans descended to confidcnce,
from confidence to doubt, from doubt
to perplexity and from perplexity the
situation is merging into panic.
As q mildmannered "safe" rep
resentative of the senate olignrchy.
Harding was nominated, because PEN
Rose. Lodge ct al, thot they could elect
even \ stick like the stalking horse
they selected. The campaign of mis-
representation and calumny against Q
sick man who could not retaliate was
believed to have done its work. With
millions to spend. controlling the
bulk Of the newspapers Of the country,
their position was thot secure.
But the lovers of fair play have
seen thru the lies told about Wilson.
They know that Democratic manage
ment Of the great war was tremend-
GUS success, something that Amcrien
will be proud Of for all future Renern-
tions. They know that Democrats
have passed more good laws for the
benefit of the people in six years thar
the Republican oligarchy Of wealth
and Goldfish aristocracy had done n
% years. They know that Harding
SPELLS reaction-looking backward
throw-back to the ancient issues ol
tariff and peanut politics, while Cox
has his face set toward the rising sun
Of new problems between capital and
labor; Of social and economic adjust
ments following the war, Of world
trade and the American flag in every
sea
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-10-29
AERRIck THE BEST NAN
0oTnnlDLE FOR TREASURER

We could search the county ~end find
NO better man to fill the Office Of
county treasurer than Melvin B. Her
rick. As deputy under the present
county treasurer, he has learned the
intricate details pertaining to this Of
6ce. This added to his natural ability
in bookkeeping and Office work, and
his experience and obli&ing manner,
make it certain that Mr.. Herrick will
be our next county treasurer.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-10-29
TO THE VOTERS OF COLORADO

Colorado saatorshp,
not that Office boldly purchased 1918 The
puchases the market the
when Senator Newher tie be nehcia sentenced the pei
- bods,
Ny appeal
u
dnhed - T. and - 3
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-10-29
Foot Ball Saturday.

Foot Ball Saturday.
The big game of the season in foot
ball is on Saturday afternoon. Delta
boys are here, with big crowd of
rOoters. They, are after the scalp of
our H. S. eleven. 1t will only cost you
30 cents to see the real game of the
season.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-10-29
Republican Editor Has Assistant /

Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Sills are re-
joicing over the arrival of baby boy,
born at ten-thirty Thursday morning.
Congratulations are in order.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-10-29

Pete Reiss of lola was up Wednes-
day on business.
Gunnison news-champion., 1920-10-29
.H1s DEFINITE STAND

4 ds NJ want 70 clarity those
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Gunnison news-champion., 1920-10-29

Andrew Cample motored to Gun
nisons and spent the day last Thurs
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-03
EASTER GLADNESS IN VENICE
Whole City GayIy Decorated and Re-
plete With the Sounds of Music
and Happy Laughter.

On Easter Sunday the most delight
full spot in the world is Venice. Here,
as in Rome, however to enter into
the spirit of things, you must rise be-
fore the lark and make your way to
the plaza of st. Mark, the very heart
of Venice, where from morning until
night congregate all the wealth and
fashion of the canal city.
If you can win your way into ST.
Marks you are very fortunate, for en-
tire Venice is bent on reaching there
before you. You must needs be car
rled there in a gondola, which on this
festive occasion is enchantingly pic
turesaue in its floral decorations.
As you drift lazily along toward your
goal, propelled by the gentle padding
of the gondolier, who is clad In his
gladdest rags in honor of the day,
Easter hymns peal out across the wax
ing waters, and the whole setting Is
replete with music and happy laugh
ter. Along the shore flower-covered
shrines greet your vision; indeed flow
ers are everywhere in magnificent pro
fusion of color and bloom.
The Colorado statesman., 1920-04-03

to the will that is divine-and that
is why it seems so hard for many of
us to find peace. To realize the unity
of the personal will and the cosmic
love it is first necessary to rid one
self of arrogance, pride, conceit and
every selfish desire that is RESPONSE
BILE for that sense of separateness that
causes all confusion. To bring about
the "atonement'' the self must become
subordinate to the one Master of life.
In time, we are told, "every knee shall
bow and every tongue confess that 1
am God" for mo flesh shall glory In
His presence"
1t is good to hope for the resurrec-
ton of the body; it is better to be
lieve in the final redemption of the
soul and to see. with eyes of faith,
the far-off heaven of promise; but
infinitely better still is it to realize
here and now that the soul has awak-
ened from it's sleep, that regeneration
is already accomplished and that
Christ, "the Resurrection and the
Life" has come into the soul to live
forever.