The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-12-28
THE RACE FOR OFFICES.
County Treasurer WaTiHs Russell Put
in Nomination by His Friends.


Mr. John A. Goette Announces Himself
as Candidate for Coroner in opposi-
ton to the Present Incumbent-Dr. R.
G. Norton Also Expected to Enter the
Race-Dillon and Russell Watching
Each Other Closely-Eaoh Ready to
Meet Opposition From the Other, But
Neither DESTROYS Of a Fight.
II appears that there is to be some
interest in the county election. after all
The election takes place next wednes-
DAY. but so little has been said about it
that very few people are aware OF that
fact. There appears TO be a sort OF tacit
understanding between County Treas
ursr Waring Russell and Receiver Of Tax
Returns John Z. Dillon that neither will
do anything to bring out an opponent for
the other, provided the other does moth
ing 10 cause opposition TO him. The two
leaders are watching each others moves
very warily and viii continue to do so
until after the election.
IT appears that the only contest viii be
over the cOroner's office. A card from
Mr.. John A. Goette appears in to-day's
Morning News in which he announces
his candidacy. Mr.. Goette is a well
known undertaken and very popular gen
tieman. His father, Mr.. Joseph
Goette. was a candidate for coroner
several years ago and came within a
few votes OF being elected. DIR. r. G.
Norton is also expected TO announce his
candidacy. DR.. Norton was called up by
telephone last night and asked II IT
were true that he would be a candidate
for coroner. He replied that he was not
a candidate just at that time, but that
he probably would be in a few hours.
capt W. d. Dixon, the present incum-
bent. will. Of course, be a candidate. The
race for coroner with Capt. Dixon, Mr..
Goette and DR.. Norton in the field win
make a very pretty tfree-cornervj fight
Mr.. Waring Russell was T5aominated
for county treasurer at a meeting of his
friends held at Turner's hall last night.
Morning News reporter was Informed
by one Of those present that the attend
ance was about 800. The meeting was
called to order by Mr. w. NJ. Bairman.
8lr. z. J. Thomas was elected chairman
and Mr.. David c. Barrow secretary. The
following resolution was offered by Mr..
A. ~ Manucy:
Whereas. The Hon. Waring Russell is
a candidate for reelection to the office
Of county treasurer at the election TO be
held Jan. g. and whereas, his devotion to
duty, his faithfulness to every trust, his
uniform courtesy to all. and his sterling
integrity, entities him to the support of
every good citizen; therefore be 1t
Resolved. That we, the citizens of Chat
ham county, assembled, irrespective OF
party or faction. indorse his candidacy.
and pledge him our loyal support at the
polls next Wednesday.
The resolution was unanimously adopted
Remarks complimentary to Mr. Russell
were made by Mr. Manucy T. d. Rock
well, ]. J. Doolan, and DR.. r. G. Norton.
Mr.. David Wells has been spoken Of
as a possible candidate in opposition to
Mr. Russell, but IL does not appear to
be with lfr. Wells consent. Several
friends of Nj Wells spoke to him about
the matter last night, and he appeared
TO be surprised in fact, regarded 1t as
q joke. A friend of Mr.. Russell was asked
the reason for calling a meeting of his
friends to put him in nomination.
Mr.. Russell is too old a politician to
be caught mapping" he said. HE does
not propose to have the history of the
MeDonough -Schwarz race repeated in his
case. The election is on Wednesday.
Tuesday is a holiday. An opposition can
didate might be sprung Tuesday morn
ing, and there might not be time to get
our forces together and procure the sin
ews of war, whereas the other side would
have attended to these matters before
announcing their candidate. That trick
is old now; they will have to spring some
thing new to beat Russell"
Tickets supposed to have been printed
at the instance of Treasurer Russell are
being distributed around the city. The
ticket contains the names of all the pres
n xvh a al M AZ
10 expire. 1t reads as follows:
For County misunderstanding Russell.
Sheriff-John T. Roman.
Clerk Superior Court-James X. 2. Carr.
Tax Collector-James J. MCGOWAN.
Coroner-william d. Dixon.
Receiver Tax Returns-John r. Dillon.
County Surveyor-John r. Tebeau.
The committee on elections from the
county commissioners consisting OF
Messrs. Dale, Kehoe and Chaplin held a
meeting yesterday morning for the pur-
pose of taking some action with regard
TO the appointment of election manager
and clerks for the county election ncxi
Wednesday. After talking the matter over
the committee Instructed the clerk OF
the board, Capt. John r. Dillon, to draw
up a list of names for the places as desig.
mated and TO submit it to Chairman Dale
of the board. After Chairman Dale's ap,
proval, the appointments of the manager
and clerks of the election will be an.
nounced.
There will probably be a meeting of the
county officers who are to appear for re
election at the court house some time 70
day for the purpose of making some ar
rangsments with regard TO the election
such as the printing of tickets. providing
tables and table-keepers, and other mat
ters incidental TO the election.
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