This work brings him in touch with all the police branches and their work, and the county prosecutor’s office as well. As a matter of fact, many persons in the profession believe that it is best for a man who desires to become a superior court judge, to first become justice of peace.
PLAN No. 684. ILLUSTRATOR FOR U. S. GOV. SEE [PLAN No. 217]
PLAN No. 685. HE WANTED TO BECOME CITY COMMISSIONER
There were at least thirty persons aspiring for the $5,000-a-year job and he was but little known. Although he felt that he was strong enough to get the nomination, yet most of his friends advised him that they did not think that he could succeed, but they would do their best for him. He went in for all there was in it; he worked both night and day; he obtained the support of many young men in the city. He had stalwart friends in the police department and with their support and the support of their friends he gained the nomination.
With the nomination secured, he felt sure of election. However, he did not give up his personal efforts but worked both night and day until the night of the election, and then he did not give up until all of the votes were cast. The way he had worked for himself was an inspiration to his friends. However, it might be said that he had three or four friends who were especially valuable to him, and knew the political situation far better than he, and they did not hesitate to support him to the limit, as they believed in him and felt sure that if once elected he would make a good record. When the votes were counted, he had won by a large majority.
Many men believe that it is unbecoming for them to work for themselves, but this man did not think so. He felt that the enthusiasm of his friends would lag if the man who was running for the office did not believe enough in himself to work with them.
PLAN No. 686. HE RAN FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
When he came into the community he was little known; in fact, up to the time he ran for the nomination on the Republican ticket, he was scarcely heard of, but prior to his nomination he billed the entire town. He had small boards placed at the various bridges and public places in the community with a large picture of himself, naming the office he desired to secure. He also had the telegraph poles tacked with large posters, bearing the same announcement. This publicity was so striking that it caused a great deal of comment all over the city, and when the nomination came up he secured it easily, and nomination in that county meant—the election!
PLAN No. 687. HE FIRST BECAME COUNTY ASSESSOR
This attorney, from a financial standpoint, was not prepared to go into the practice of law, so he became an aspirant for the office of county assessor. He was not a good speaker, but he made up his mind to work strenuously for this office, and so he obtained the support of ten or twelve of his friends who worked for him, and, finally, he secured the office.