The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-13

hcu 10 1uc WlIururaW3l OF Vi. w. KAN
sey, who'has been a candidate in the
Third ward, and President Hanthron, of
the present council, who was candidate
for reelection from the Second ward.
AS these gentlemen were prominent
candidates the situation is considerably
changed, but the final result can he pre-
dicted with no more certainty than be-
fore their withdrawal. There are still
number o, candidates and it is not yet
known that any others will enter the
field in consequence of the with drawal
of MessFs hawthorn and Ramsey.
Many citizens of the Second ward
desire to have Chief Engineer Coe of the
Norfolk and Western represent them in
Council. However Mr.. Coe will not an
nounce him self candidate, but would
hardly decline to serve should the
city nearly all the time and could not
devote any time to the canvass should
he become candidate.
Messrs. Ramsey and HAWTHORN in their
cards of withdrawal give as their rea-
sons, the fact that they contemplate a
change of residence. The action CT
these gentlemen was quite surprise to
tc the public, and reporter for THE
TIAa:s sought interviews with the gem
tlemen on the situation. and TO obtain
further information as to their reason
for withdrawing.
II have been considering this step for
several days." said Mr.. Ramsey. Mr.
hawthorn and myself last fall pur.
chased property on Commerce street
near Spruce especially to build homes
for ourselves, when we could complete
our arrangements. Like everybody
else dull financial matters contracted
our ideas and put our hopes far into the
future otherwise / would not have
allowed mysclfto have been persuaded
to be cand date
"a few days ago had a very accept
able offer to have the two houses erected.
and after prolonged and serious con-
sideration of the matter we have jointly
concluded to profit by it "
Gould you not in the event of success
resign after doing good service?"
Yes, ] could, but wish TO say that
have received such universal courteous
and confidential treatment from the
people whom had hoped to serve and
command support from that felt that
l would not be worthy of the trust or
properly serve it unless l was prepared
to remain in service for the whole term
for which they might elect me-"
Can you suggest any names as good
candidates other than those in the
field ?"
Yes, indeed; but probably tho best
place to do that is in the ward meeting
of the citizens. ! don't know conclu-
sivcly who of the qualified men are in q
position to take such n candidacy, or
would do it if they were
1T is understood that you are not now
nominating candidates, but as n matter
OF information can't you name two or
three gentlemen who would make good
councilmen -
81 might name several times that
number who would be satisfactory to
me, and would serve the trust we'll. in
my estimation, but the thing to consider
is, who is most acceptable to the citi-
zens as whole? ! cannot speak for
them on the morLent. However, |
would suggest the names of j. j. Kelly,
w. e. Thomas and Ed. c. Welsh, all of
whom know intimately"
What impressions were created in
yeur mind during your canvass?"
81 was seriously impressed with the
trust involved, and found that the Third
ward citizens as have always believed
them to be good judges of what they
want ard the manner in which it should
be done
There are two good educational insti-
buttons in the Third ward. One is the
public tchool, the other is the shop and
both arc carefully and wisely fostcred
by the people of that ward am frank
to say that there is good material there
to put into the conduct of the city's gov
ernmcnt, men who have early laid an
educational founda ton, on which they
have erected Subc toptia1 ctrrot,roe L..
close application to their mechanical
pursuits and training, and | am very
sure that statistics would show as large
if not larger percentage of house own.
ers, with homes substantially provided
and free from obligation, in that ward
as any ward in the city.
Mr. lianthorn was seen and gave sub
stantially the same reasons for retiring,
in reference to change of residence. as
did Mr.. Ramsey.
II regret to retire from the Second
ward as Citizen" said Mr.. Hawthorn,
land also regret to decline becoming
candidate for recollection to the City
Council, but this stepis taken for purely
personal reasons. do not take this
step to stink any duty. The work,
though hard and sometimes thankless.
has been pleasant to me.
The present Council has started a
grand work for the city, and it devolvcs
upon the people to select good men to
complete the undertaking."
"Whom would you recommend from the
Second ward as good men for Council?"
Now that Is difficult question. but
to be- frank, am for George c. McCaban
first, last and always. Either Mcssrs.
w. w. Coe or c. c. Wentworth would
make most oycel,ont couro;l,oo I