Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-03-30
PARTING THE RAIMENT.
THE srKAMBLE FOR CITY 0FFICERs.
The New a1unicipai GOvernlneut-Canvass
Ia: the Frobabiities-Republt


The New a,unicipai GOvernneut-Canvass-
In: the obabiities-Repubican
Aspirants for flace.
1t is perhaps littlo too soon to venture
with any degree OF certainty on predic-
tions as to who, among the multitude OF
aspirants for the several city officers to be
filled on Monday next, will be the winners.
All the candidates for the several offices
express themselves confident, but the con-
fiderce game doesn't always win:
1t is reasonably certain that Jake dal-
bach will be the Republican caucus nomi-
| nee for superintendent ofthe water works,
and will be elected, as tho Republicans
have clear majority on joint ballot. In
deed there is no o.her among the Repuoll-
cans so we'll acquainted with the workings
OF the water department as Halbach, and
lie does not know half as much as he gets
credit for. Until the Worthipgton pump
ing engine was put in place, the water de-
partm mt under Halbach was most ex-
travagantly run, and the city was obliged
to foot enormous bills for repairs made in
the interest Of gang Of hangers-on. But
Halkach will be elected. The New Era
is his champion, and he has the ardent
support of Alderman Barr, Joe Huber,
Bucky Leibley and other interested
parties. Halbach's hat may DO cbalked
for a through passage.
City Treasurer.
There is much diversity Of opinion rs to
who among the candidates will carry OFT
the prize OF taking care of the city funds
Of all the candidates named ON the Repub-
lican side, there is scarcely ono who is
altogether up to the mark of a first class
city treasurer. VIM. ). Shirk, who was
treasurer for q short time year ago,
showed very little talent for that sort OF
business, and though rather careful was
complained of as being very slow. Clayton
F. Myers, who is largely supported by the
boys, is big enough in all conscience to fill
the treasury chair, but he has had no cx
and other objections t0 him arc appar-
ent vet it appears to be conceded that lie
is strong candidate with more than al
even chance of winning. He is antasOnized,
however, by the McMellen faction, which
showed considerable power III the Third
ward at the late election, and which will
not willingly see him win. Amaziah &.
Barr, who is always a candidate for some
thing, is being vigorously pushed by little
coterie, of which his brother Jake, the
alderman, is the head centre. ANA
ziah has had considerable ex-
pericncc in clerical matters. and
is an oily tOnSued, even tempered man
very unlike his brother. He is regarded
as standing next to Myers in the race for
the spoils, but McMellen will leave no
stone unturned to break him. Fl. II.
Brencnlan has many friends for the posi-
tion, but unfortunately they are not cOun-
ciImen, and therefore have no votes in the
caucus. Thad. Dickey, late Of the Inland
insurance company, has had some expert
ence in banking and claims to know how
to keep books, but if he gets more than
two votes in caucus We will be surprised.
DR.. 3. F. w. Urban, late clerk of quarter
sessions, is good clerk and ready reckOner.
He is An active and not very scrupulOus pol
itician, and has injured his political stand
ing by his greed Of Office. Like Oliver
Twist, or tho daughters Of the horse lecch,
he is ever asking for more But lie
won't get it this time. He will be badly
left. John B. Markley, cashier Of the in
ternal revenue Office, has been favorably
spoken of for the position by his friends.
He has already held the Office of city treas
urer He has not announced himself as a
candidate, but would make pretty good
"dark horse" should he and his boss, Tom
Wiley, be bounced from the revenue Office,
WHICH it is claimed is not unlikely. Look
ing over the doubtful field, Clayt. Myers
appeals, at the present moment, to have
rather the best of the Iaee. Should he win,
there will be very striking geographical
tableau presented when the present treas
urer, MIR. McCOmsey hands over the keys.
Mr.. McCOmsey is an admirable illustration
of longitude, being lean and six feet five
inches in length, while Myers is an equally
good illustration of latitude, being six feet
five inches in girth, and only about five
feet six inches in length.
Street Commissioner.
For street commissioner there is a
spirited contest. Sam II. Levan, ex-
councilman, ex:treasurer Of the county
committee and ex candidate for county
treasurer, has hopes of winning. So have
Miller EckmaD, Peer w. GOlrecht and
ex- Commissioner Peter B. FOrdney. The
two Peters are probably the strongest
GOrrecht has spent more
money for the party than any of his COM
petitOrs. Fordney is the candidate of the
McMelen element and will receive what
ever strength on weakness that peculiar
affords.
City Solicitor.
For city solicitor the candidates are J.
w. Denlinger. Chas. l. Lands, George A.
Lane and Vim. T. Brown, whose chances
of winning are in the order in which their
names are above placed. Denlinger is
ycuDs, lawyer of considerable force, and is
not closely identified with any of the jar
ring factions that make up the Republican
party. Lands is a modest. atfable we'll
young fellow, who served one
term as solicitor with credit. Lane is
Tom COchran's candidate, and as he now
lives in the Second, and expects to remove
into the Sixth ward, he thinks he ought to
have the votes from both wards, but he
will not get them. Brown is something
Of q free lance, fighting on his own hook,
and will be apt to come in at the heel of
the hunt.
Organization of Councils.
For president of common council DIR. Sa
7. Davis will probably be chosen withouk
opposition. He is one of the Oldest and
most intelligent members of the body.
For clerk of common council number
Of candidates have been named, the most
prominent Of whom arc G. A. Cast, w. W.
Griest and E. E. Snyder, either of whom
would make an efficient officer. Mr.. Cast
is an active and intelligent newspaper re-
porter, connected with the Examiner.
Mr.. Griest is son of ElwOod Griest. of
The Inquirer, and assistant editor of that
paper. He is affable, intelligent ard we'll
posted in clerical duties. Mr.. Snyder for
many years served acceptably as clerk Of
common council, and was displaced two
years ago when the Democrats came into