The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-12-16
THE POLITICIANS ACTIVE
THE PLUMs THAT ARE TO BE DIS
TRIBUTBD IN JANUARY.


TRIBUTBD IN JANUARY.
The City Ohaces and Who the Appli-
cants Are-Most of the Present Occu-
pants VIM Be Ee-elected-It ia a
Bad Day That Doesn't Produce at
Least One Candidate Now.
Politics are waxing warmer day after
day, and the politicians are correspond
ingIy active. Il is hard now TO discuss any
thing but politics on the street and each
candidate has his lisutsnsnts busy expound-
ing the policy which he will adhere 10 if
elected.
The mayoralty is the topic that at pres
emit commands the most attention, though
there are others almost equally
interesting. The race for mayor
seems TO still be between
Mayor McDonough, Col. Harmon and DR..
FsligaHt Mai. Schwarz's declaration that
be is out Of the race is considered final. The
major seems TO be very friendly with Col
Harmoa just now.
CANDIDATES FOR CITY JOBS.
Besides the mayor quite a large number
OF other fat offices IN the service OF the
city will be disposed of, but they are not
going 10 waste for the want Of candidates,
as there are enough to take all the plums
and plenty 70 look on.
One of the offices that will be hotly con-
tested Is that Of chief Of police. Capt.
john Green Is the present incumbent, but
he has opposition in the person of Mr..
Charles A. Fleming, the green grocer at the
corner Of Liberty aud Whitaker streets.
1t is also said that Mr.. A. w. Harmon will
make it Interesting for the other two. The
position pays 81 600, and is worth striving
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each OF the gentlemen have a great number
of friends, and they are leaving no stone
unturned to elect their favorites.
Assistant Chief Killourhy will have op-
position in Sergt. o. F. Reilly, with pos
sibly Sergt. J. Leonard, who is now at the
head Of the Savannah, Florida and West
ern railway police force. This position
1t is hardly likely that Maj. Hardee will
have any opposition as city treasurer, nor
will Mr.. Rebarer as clerk, while the election
OF Mr.. Wade as city marshall is generally
conceded by all
Health Officer Drummer is to be opposed
by DIR. f. T. Lincoln, il is said on good
authority. II it is true, IL will be one Of
the most interesting races Of the lot.
CANDIDATES FOR CITY SHERIFF..
The vacancy caused by the death Of City
Sheriff Goodwin has been filed temporarily
by the appointment of Deputy Sheriff Hig-
gins, who is also a candidate for the posi-
ton. It is also said that there are two or
three others anxious to secure the place,
among them Detective Hanley. New
candidates are cropping out for this place
daily. and the successful man will have TO
be exceedingly active.
No opposition has yet been pus forth, so
far, to Chief Fireman Puder assistant
Chief Mouro, City Engineer Vim, Harbor
Mastor Kennedy and Supt. Manning Of the
water works. though there may be some
opposition, IL ia said, TO the latter gentle
man.
Possibly the hottest fight after the mayor
atty will be for the clerkship Of the city
court. Mr.. P. NJ. Russell, who now holds
that position, Is opposed by ex-Alderman
w. p. Bailey, and both gentlemen are max
lug tee strongest kind OF fights for it. The
general opinion seems to be that Mr.. Bailey
will be the successful candidate.
Mr. j. T. UBrien, the clerk Of the mar
ket, is 20 be opposed, though no one will
state who it Is. Several politicians admitted
that another candidate was in the field, but
declined to give his name.
The city physicians will also be elected in
January. At present they are DR.. Davis,
DIR. Larcombe and Dr. Sheftsll. AL OF
them will have opposition and in many in
stances more than one opponent
Is. HERE'S A CHANCE, BOYS.
Possibly the only place which does not
excite much interest is that of chimney con-
tractor. There are two OF these to be elected
and SO far there has been no applicants, with
little prospects for any. Since the death of
Mr.. Sullivan, who was the western CON-
tractor, the eastern contractor, Albert Free
man, has taken charge of the whole city,
hut il is not likely that he will stand for
reelection, as the place does not afford
much In the way OF fees
There has been little said about the alder
manic ticket. The First district has put
forward it's sickst, consisting Of Alderman
O'Brien and John r. Lubs.
MATERIAL FOR CITY FATHERS.
The names OF Mr.. F. D. Bloodworth,
Capt. j. +. Brooks and Davis Freeman,
ESQ.,, have also been mentioned for these
hopors
The new law requiring che election of a
recorder has set the young men IN motion,
and the result is the announcement Of the
candidacy Of ]. Ferris Cam, Esq. and w.
p. LaRoche. Esq. w. E. Morrison, Esq,
is also mentioned. This will excite a great
deal Of interest In political circles, as all of
the candidates are young men with many
friends. and this is their first political aspi-
ration.
The hottest fight outside of the CITY offices
will be for the county treasurership between
Maj. G.. NJ. Ryals aud Mr.. Warning Russell
This Is a race in which each candidate will
be supported by numerous lieutenants and
the battle will ue o royal one. It is hard to
tell how this will result. Mai Ryals is
very popular man and has the support OF
some Of the best politicians in the city
while Mr.. Russell is smiling and mastering
his forces.
CITY DIsPENsARY TO BE DISPENSED WITH.
II Is likely that the city dispensary will
be abolished next year, and IL such is the
case it will not be necessary to elect a
keeper.
The city election will take place the first
Wednesday In January and from now un-
til that time politicians aud candidates will
have their hands full
TIE JEFF DAVIS MONUMENT.