The Helena independent., 1892-03-20
ANY ONE EXCEPT Jockey.
The Local Republican Organ Gives
the Kicking Member a Dig
in the Ribs.
Still He May Be In 1t With 9th
ers Before the City
Convention.
Organizing Opposition to Judge sandera
In HIS Party-Clear Field for Walker
Democratic Posslbiiities.

Buttonhoe caucuses on the corners and
secret consultations in the back Offices are
sure signs that the city election is ap-
preaching. Candidates for places Of honor
on the republican ticket are moving about
quite lively. This democrats are not max
ing 80 much fuss. Mayor Kleinschmidt,
who is willing-he himself has said ito
serve his fellow citizens another term, finds
time now and then to stand on the door
steps of tho First National bank and talk
about the state of the union with those who
are supposed to have some influence. Judge
Sanders court is doing rather light bust
ness now, and that gives ample opportunity
to bo down town, or up town. or anywhere
else that few votes can be made. City
Treasurer Walker is always around and u
not overlooking anything thnt will help his
strength in the convention. There IL some
talk Of combination among the present
incumbents, but it ID said that nothing OF
the kind can be effected with any certainty
Of holding together long enough to allow
the convention chance to smash il.
There will be no lack of candidates for
the mayoralty nomination on the rspubli-
can ticket. OF course, John w. Thompson
il out Of it on account Of his contemplated
trip to Europe. But there are others, among
them Col. "A. @. Botkin, Henry N. Parchen,
Moses Morris, frank P. Sterling, Arthur y.
Craven, r. H. Howsy and Richard Lockey.
Though name d last in the list Mr.. Lockey
is not liable to be last in the race. He is
republican or undoubted loyalty, and there
are some who think his recent kick on
taxes was not entirely unjustiiable:: He
has received numerous assurances OF sup
port. and ii he starts in after tbs nomlna-
ton Will start in to stay until Rftsr tho con
yention. With the long list Of names that
are now likely to 90 before the convention,
may be made to head Mr.. Looksy off. Tbs
following extract flom an editorial in the
Herald Of Yesterday shows which way the
wind il blowing: Though kicker from
away back, it is believed Mr.. Lockey would
stay with tho party-if made tho nominee.
a rovolt and run on his own hook" 1t il
said that this was either written or in
spired by one Of the gentlemen whoae name
haa been mentioned in connection with the
Office
Meantime the workers, such as Marshal
Sims, Sergeant Nicholson, Detective VA
ters, Street Commissioners klugo and others.
are working quietly but effectively for their
chief, Mayor klainschmidt. Tho latter is
no mean adversary all by himself. and with
the aid Of the polioo department. and the
street force, could, II 90 disposed. win
against any or all in the republican con
vention.
It seems that quite an OPPOSITION ls brew
ing to the denomination OF Police Judge
Sanders. conference waR held III law
yer's office on Main street yesterday which,
though secret. is said to have had for it,
object the booming OF ). a. Balilet for
police magistrate on the republican ticket.
Those who are in the movement base their
objections to Judge Sanders on the number
Of times he has held the office. and not on
anything personal. They think there
should bo new deal.
The men who run on the democratic
ticket will be the choice of the delegates to
the city convention, and not of any partio-
ular faction Of the party. For that reason
very little is being heard as yet on the sub
iect of candidates. In fact there Will be
no scramble Of candidates before the city
convention, II will be case Of the ',ofilces &c.
seeking the men," ]o G. Curtin il tho
name most prominel..y mentioned for
mayor. This is HI honor that has been
often rendered Mr.. Curtin, but which he
has been compelled to decline on account
Of his health. It 10 understood now that
Mr.. Curtin is willing to accept the nomina
tion if it comes to him without any fight.
OF the subsequent result very little doubt
is expressed. Alderman Tony Harrity
stands in exactly the same position AZ
Mr.. Curtin, 80 far as seeking the nomina-
tion is concerned. He is not after it but
since his name was mentioned has received
80 many offers of support that he has CON
oluded to allow his name to be used at the
head Of the ticket if the city convention
should see fit to place it there. There are
other good democrats, also, who would
make strong fight it nominated, and
none better than Judge A. H. Nelson.
For city treasurer the democrats may run
w. G. Hickey. John Fallon, Sol Poznanski
OF some other equally good democrat.
Though no one has been mentioned as yet
for the nomination for police magistrate,
the convention will have candidate, just
the same.
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