Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-02-16
THE PLUMS TO PICK.
on Appointments Under
Allegheny's Next Mayor.
WHO'LL GO IN IF WYMAN DOES.
Some Red hot Political Encounters in
PittSburg Primaries.
EXCITING wINDUP OF THE CAMPAIGN

Allegheny politicians were engaged yes
terday in discussing the results of the
primary elections of Friday. While City
Hall men were generally smiling, there
were many uneasy countenances around the
Mayors Office and police headquarters. Mr..
Wyman, the Republican nominee, visited
the hall during the forenoon, hobbling upon
his crutches. He was compelled to shake
hands with great many enthusiastic patriots
who are looking for places or favors. Mr..
Wyman said that had he been able to get out
and work prior to the primaries he believed
tn at he would have carried the Second
ward. That was the only ward he did not
carry. He is sanguine Of election; in fact,
has no doubt of success. He will, however,
do all the work he can until the polls close.
Mr.. Wyman appears to be master in the
art of politics. The knowledge which he
displayed of the situation in every election
district astonished his most intimate friends.
In advance ne predicted what the vote would
be in any given district, and the results at
the Friday primary confirmed to a wonder
full degree his knowledge of the minutia of
Allegheny politics.
MAYOR PEARSON IN LINE.
Mayor Pearson yesterday morning an
nouneed his support of the nominee, and
said that he would do all he could to help.
A number of the strongest supporters of
Councilman Bader visited City Hall yester-
day and announced their allegiance to the
nominae -four HruilcbonIr mon d;d fba
same thing, but there is an expectation that
some of Cruikshank's supporters, who be-
long to the silk stocking element of the
party, will vote for Stayton. The Republi-
can party workers say that the dissatisfied
citizens will not be sufficiently numerous to
do any material injury. Mr.. Stayton him.
self continues to work very hard, and his
friends claim that he has a chance to win.
They will make all they can out of what
ever dissatisfaction exists in the Republican
party.
The election takes place Tuesday, and the
oficeholders actual and officeholders expec-
tant are discussing the probable changes in
the event of Mr.. Wyman's election. The
Mayor has the appointment of the Mayors
clerk, at 81 200 year, the Chief of Police
at 81 800 year, four detectives at 81 200
year, the ordinance officer and nearly 100
policemen at $912 year. John Murphy,
at present detective, and formerly chief un,
der Mr.. Wyman, is slated for Chief of Po-
lice, to succeed Simon Kirschler.
SOME RUMoRED CHANGES.
It is reported that William Eichenlaub
will be dropped from the list OF detectives.
His friends yesterday denied that he had
worked for Cruikshank. For his position
james A. Steele is candidate. Mr.. Steele
was formerly detective under Mr.. Wyman,
and since then has been deputy sheriff
Detectives John Glenn aud Samuel Mcclure
are believed to be secure. Their work is
highly spoken of by city officials. There
are many applications for the position of
ordinance officer, which is considered a
sinecure. Henry Hunneshagen, the Mayors
Clerk, is almost certain to be retained. He
occupied that place under Mr.. Wyman
formerly. When Mr.. Pearson went into Of
flee, in 1887. he appointed john r. Boutwell,
to the position. 1t was not long until it
was deemed necessary to recall Mr.. Hum
neshagen.
It is probable that the incoming Mayor
will have several other very important ap-
pointments to make before the year is out. |
As soon as the new census shows Allegheny |
to possess a population of at least 100. 900, |
it will become city of the second class. |
New Offices will then be created.
The contest for Alderman in the Twelfth |
ward did not take place at the primary on |
Friday. Alderman Brinker had no opposi- |
ton tor denomination. W. F. Eisenbeis, |
the East street druggist, and Tucke, the |
will run as independent candi- |
dates at the election on Tuesday.
THE OFFICIAL VOTE.
The Allegheny City Returning Board |
met in Common Council chamber last night. |
Major A. J. Pentecost, the Chairman, was ;
assisted BY Hugh Kennedy, Esq, and Sid
1ey Brauff, who acted as Secretary.
The total vote OF the three Mayoralty can
1idates was as follows: j. G. Wyman, 4, 4,92O;
W. A. Cruikshank, 2,545; William Bader,
|, 406. The proceedings of the meeting were
quiet, and not more than a dozen
men were present, let alone representative
If each candidate.