The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-11-30
DR.. DUNCAN'S NOTIFICATION
The Committee Appointed for the Pur-
pose Will Call Upon Him To-day.

Col. Gordon VIII Make Up the Commit
tee ofTwenty-fve Which Is to Select
the Board of Aldermen To-day.
THANKSGIVING a Quiet Day Politically.
Myers Men Seem Anxious to Bet.
Among other things to be thankful for
yesterday was that politics took a back
seat. The politicians and the partisans
were so much engrossed in foot ball and
other sports that they had little time to
discuss political prospects. There was
considerable gossip, of course, but politics
was not the all-absorbing topic of con-
versation in every gathering as has been
the case for some time past. 1t had to
divide space in the minds of the male pop
ulation with other things
Col. w. W. Gordon appointed the follow
ing committee to wait upon Dr. Duncan
and notify him Of the action of Wednes-
day nights meeting at the theater:
George W. Owens, ]. r. Saussy, A. r.
Lawton, Jr., W. T. Leopold and B. A.
Denmark. The five gentlemen named
took the leading parts in the meeting
Wednesday night and this is probably the
reason of their selection by the chairman
Col. Gordon told a Morning News re-
porter that ne would take the full time al
lowed him by the resolution adopted at
the meeting, instructing him to appoint
committee of twenty-five to select a
board of aldermen to run with Dr. Duncan
to be reported back to another meeting
to be called later. The resolution requires
that the committee be appointed not
later than tonight. Col. Gordon said he
found Thanksgiving a very inconvenient
day for getting hold of the people whom
he desired to consult before placing their
names on the committee, and on this ac-
count he said he did not expect to make
much Roadway.
The committee will be made up by to-
night, however, and will be announced in
to-morrow's Morning News. Besides sew
eral of DIR. Duncan's personal friends
who have been most active in bringing
about his nomination an effort will be
made to give representation upon the
committee to all classes of DR.. Duncans
supporters.
Bets were being freely offered during
the day around the clubs and hotels by
the Myers men. The latter seemed very
confident and anxious to bet, even offer
ing considerable odds. Very few money
bets were made, however. Fine hats are
the most popular pledges of wagers now
and almost every other man has from one
to three of these bets. The hatters may
expect fine trade in January if the bets
are any indication.
The general opinion seems to be that
the strength of the two candidates will
depend to large degree upon the alder
manic tickets which they are to head.
1t is reported, apparently upon good au-
thorlty, that Maj John Schwarz has con-
scented to run upon the Duncan ticket. 1t
is also reported that Maj. Schwarz was
asked to allow the use of his name on
the Myers ticket, but declined.
The committee appointed by Col. Cor
don for the purpose will call upon Dr.
Duncan to-day and notify him of his NOM
ination. 1t is expected DR.. Duncan will
prepare a letter of acceptance in reply,
which will state his position upon NUM-
cipal matters which are expected to &C.
cupy the attention of the next council.