Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 September 1902 — JUDICIAL OFFICE. [ARTICLE]

JUDICIAL OFFICE.

Newton County Citizen: The effort of the legislatures of some of the states to put judicial elections outside of political influence is an effort in the proper direction. Some of the judges in our neighboring state of Illinois are elected at an election held for no other purpose, relieving the voter from all embarrasment in selecting his choice of men for the position. This arrangement is to some extent an improvement over the system of judicial elections in this state. But the fact that other candidates are to be elected at the coming election ought not to interfere with the voters of this judicial district in making a wise selection for judge. Take the selection of judge in this district out of politics and there could be no question as to what the result would be, for the reason that there could be no question ae to which of the two candidates is better fitted for the position.

In the matter of age, experience, learning and natural aptitude Judge Darroch is far superior to Chas. Hanley, his opponent, and, in every other respect his equal, and as these are the prime requisites in a judge, the voters of this district ought to find no difficulty in making a proper choice. While we have a personal liking for Charles Hanley it is apparent to us that his election at this time, considering his age and want of