Eligible

As applled to a candidate for an elective offico, this term'mcans capable of being chosen; the subject of selection or choice; and also implies competency to hold the office if chosen.

Demaree v. Scates, 50 Kan. 275, 32 Pae, 1123, 20 In R. A. 97, 34 Am. St. Rep. 113; Carroll v. Green, 148 Ind. 362, 47 N. E. 223; Searcy v. Grow, 15 Oal. 121; Pcople v. Purdy, 21 App. Div. 66, 47 N. Y. Supp. 601.