Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-06-15
POLITICAL ASPIRANTS
For offices in the Gift of tn,
CitY md County.

L Ohl AOl IhANIO
For Offices In the Gist of the
city and County.
Ever since the adjournment of the ST.
Louis Convention, political gossip, oI
both national and local nature, has
been rife in Los Angeles. Ii one wishes
to hear it he has only to take up tempo.
rary habitation on any OF the shady
street corners within radius of quarter
Of mile of the old Court House. Then,
almost from early dawn to dewy eve, he
will hear political discussions both of a
national and local character. While the
local part OF this political pot pourri is
here given second place, it is fact thai
the discussion OF county politics each
day wakes migltier as the political pot
more candidates, il he be an ardent lis
tener, for the various county offices than
there are Offices to be filled A great
deal OF discussion is being waged, from a
Democratic standpoint, as to who will be
the choice Of the party for candidate for
Sheriff. The Republicans started the talk
about this office. In fact, two months
ago, at least two prominent Republican
gentlemen openly avowed their candi-
dacy for position seemingly much COW
eted. 1t was only about week ago that
a scratching around was made within the
ranks OF the Democracy with view of
digging up good candidate. But, with
in the short space of time which has
since elapsed, half dozen good Demo
Gratis have sprung up who would like to
say they ought to have the Sheriff's Of
fee.
Captain A. w. Barrett, Representative
in Council for the Fifth, is one of them
Captain Barrett's candidacy is open and
above board He wants to get the NOM
ination for Sheriff. Another aspirant is
Judge Bowles f. Taney, who occupies
the bench in the Township Justice Court.
Judge Taney is working like a
beaver among his country breth-
ren and has active aids work
ing in his interest here in town
1t is understood Judge Taney's principal
object just now is to make himself solid
in the country. Stories to the effect that
Chief Of Police Cuddy would be candi-
date were in circulation early in the week
Cuddy has hosts OF friends, who would
like to see and would aid him to get
there. 1t is extremely improbable, how
ever, that the extremely amiable Chief
will try to win the laurel. Ed. Gibson,
now an employee of Uncle Sam, is
another candidate, and his friends wbisp-
er that he is the strongest on the list.
Mr.. Gibson, like Mr.. Taney, is actively
engaged in canvassing among his friends
Politicians seem to figure that, next to
the Sherif7s office, that of County Clerk
is the best billet in the county govern
mental list. For this Office w. s. Waters
is an aspirant. Thus far his is the only
name mentioned in connection with the
place. Mr.. Waters is the secretary of the
Democratic County Central Committee,
and gentleman who possesses a large
circle OF warm friends and legion of ac-
quaintances. 1t looks now as if Mr..
Waters was at the top of the heap for the
nomination of County Clerk.
Despite the fact that what has come to
be popularity designated as "the one
thousand year constable law" goes
into effect next year, there are many
candidates for the positions of township
and city constable. Deputy United
States Marshal Dominguez wants either
office. Either would suit Charles p.
Kearney, present Assistant Secretary OF
the Democratic County Committee and
Secretary of the Iroquois Club. Billy
Hunter would like to succeed Smith in
the City Constable's Office. So would
Harry Johnston and half dozen others.
For the offices OF County Recorder,
Auditor and City Assessor the name OF
no Democrat has yet been publicly
raised. Quiet workers say it is yet too
early to publicly discuss the candidacy
OF anybody, yet despite this anyone may
hear of the aspirations of the gentlemen
named above to the Offices designated.
A remarkable stiffness reigns supreme
regarding candidates for the Superior
Judgeship.