Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1890-07-12

James H. Gilbert, E. A. Blodgett, and
George F. Morgan.
/ Mr.. Matt Benner is the well-known
ex-Fire Marshal of Chicago, and one
OF the most popular men in the city
He is at the head of one of the largest
iron works hereabouts, and is pros
porous and self-made business man.
William II. Gleason is At present
Chief Deputy to Sheriff Matson, and
besides that he is engaged in the jew
elry business. He has given general
satisfaction where he is. James H.
Gilbert is the present Clerk of the
Criminal Court. He was at one time
a member CT the City Council, and
acting Mayor of Chicago. George f.
Morgan is Deputy Sheriff who has
number of friends in Hyde Park. E.
A. Blodgett is best known on the West
Side.
As to the relative chances of the
candidates at the present time, Ed
manson, Chase and Hopkins are neck
and neck on the Democratic side.
Matt Benner is ahead of his opponents
on the Republican side.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
OF great Importance to the people,
and OF much value to the incumbent,
IS the Office of County Treasurer.
There are eight gentlemen in the fight
for this place.
Among the Democrats, George A.
Weiss, Francis A. Hoffman,, Jr., and
Charles Kern are spoken of, and their
friends are making an active fight.
Mr.. Charles H. Waeker has been
named, but the well known brewer
would not take the Office under any
circumstances.
Mr. Charles Kern is the well-known
ex-Sheriff. He is very popular and
has always ran long ways ahead of
his ticket. Mr.. Francis A. Hoffman,.
Jr., is at the present time City Col
lector He is very strong with the
Germans, and in fact with all classes.
In 1888 he ran for State Treasurer of
Illinois and made a magnificent can
vass. Mr.. George Weiss is at the
head of the American Brewing Com
pany and is very popular.
On the Republican side Mr.. John
Spry is meeting with more favor than
any one else. He is the great lumber
man. and three times when he ran for
office in Cook County he received
thousands of votes more than any
other man on his ticket. Gen. Joseph
Stockton, who is engaged in the team
ing business and who is a well known
citizen, is also in the field. SO is Mr..
Louis Hutt. Mr.. Hutt is one of the
strongest Germans in Chicago, and
should the Republicans decide to
name a German-American for County
Treasurer he will undoubtedly be the
man.
FOR COUNTY CLERK.
An office of great Importance is that
of County Clerk. Mr. Henry Wulff,
the present incumbent, who has made
a very good record. is making a quiet
canvass, and his chances for renomi-
nstion are said to be excellent. How
ever, Mr.. Charles Gross, the popular
deputy sheriff, is making a hustling
fight, and his friends say that he will
give Mr.. Wulff a close call in the con-
yention. a.
On the Democratic side there APP
pears to be no doubt about the nomina-
ton Of Mr.. John c. Schubert. Mr..
Schubert is County Commissioner
at present, and he has given general
satisfaction.
FoR PROBATE CLERK.
Mr.. Thomas Sennott, the present
Clerk Of the Probate Court is being
opposed for denomination by Mr.. p. j.
Cahill, the Chief Bailiff in the Sher-
ifs Office. The fight promises to be
close one
On the Democratic side, Michael
McInerney, Capt. j. II. Farrell, and
Louis Adams are talked of. Mr.. Me
lHerney made a magnificent race for
County Clerk four years ago
CRIMINAL COURT CLERK.
A. v. Lee, said 10 be a member Of
the notorious Order Of Deputiel, wants
the Republicans 70 nominate him for
Clerk of the Criminal Court. II is
more than likely, however, that they
vill pat up William + Ball who is a
maeh more popular man
Tho Democrats talk considerably