The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-12
POLITICAL CH0WCHOW
Something About the Complexion Of the
Campaign Now On.
WILL IT Be THE "CITIzEN.REFORM. "
a Few Facts in Connection With the
Convention nnd the Names Tint
Will ana Won't Come Before II
-Democrntic Cnndidetes-The Isc-
publican Attitude.

The local political situation is ultra
unique and decidedly on the other side
of the peculiar, to say nothing of the
colorific glow which is beginning TO
Shroud II. Reference is had particu-
larly to the Prohibition Reform Citizen
Republican party ranks. In this hy-
dra headed combination, in spite of the
mystery and secrecy that have appar-
emily clung around 1t, one looking; may
see great many things he never saw
before-a rather loosely organized set of
men claiming they have the best candi
dates In the field TO go before conven-
tion created in manner unusual in
the history of politics, yet refusing to
allow the names of these candidates to
be divulged to an eXpectant and critical
public; men of diverse governmental
creeds. declaring they will allow their
names to go before the convention If
their nomination is guaranteed by some
body. preferably the Prohibition Reform
Executive Committee: individuals with
India rubber inclinaticns desperately
attempting to straddle three fences at
one time. and others afflicted with the
same complaint wandering up dark
political alleys looking for an egress. 1t
matters not what side of the wall the
door swings open on so there is an office
In sight when the same is reached.
y Nirginian reporter undertook to ur-
ravel few of the tangled threads yes
terday Leaders of the party were seen
and asked various questions, among
them, who are your candidates who
will go before the convention" The
answer invariably was: "It is no secret
but we will not tell you" THE list is
not made up yet. You Will find out Mon
day night" "Of course there is no OBJ
tccton' TO the people knowing who our
candidates are, but we can't tell" ana
one gentleman replied: I'VE arc dome
giving you Democrats news" Thus s:
happened that lines of original research
had to be pursued. many interviews re-
sulting in the confirmation o. the fol.
lowing facts
The first question considered in the
matter OF the selection of candidates
was the selection of n gentleman who
would run for Mayor. Naturally, the
name of Capt John l.. Roper suggested
itself, and 1t is understood. the Captain
was interrogated upon the subject.
What his answer was in WORDS Is not re-
vealed. but the fact remains that in all
probability, as the situation stood Sat
urday, his name will nos SO before the
convention; or. If II does, ha.dly with
Capt. Roper's unqualified consent. In
fact. the man who seems to be destined
to make the run is no other than Mr..
Il, A. Outten. of Brambleton Ward
who. despite the assevcratioEs of lead.
ing men of his party. that there Is no
SuCt lninS AIS IL STATE III luc OlllCc OF
the Executive Committee. or Il ring eth
er. for that matter, stands jlSi as coed
chance for the nomination as if these
much abused articles had been brought
into the game, If the statements Of
his friends are to be given fun credit
The candidates for City Sergeant are
Messrs. +. T.. Guy. Robert johnson,
secretary of the Executive Committee,
and j. +. Burke, the present incum-
bent.
Mr. Hugh Miller. deputy Clerk of the
Corporation Court. and Mr.. M. II. Hayes
son Of the High Constable. will have a
try for the City Attorneyship. II may
be. their happiness will be interrupted
by the advent of third party, for Mr.
ID. Lawrence Groner. prominent in Re
publican circles. still has something
like thirty-siN hours in which to deter
mine whether or not he will enter the
race. Yesterday. he didn't know His
immediate political future was with
Providcnce-and.w well. II the nomination
WAS forced on him he would not refuse II
Mr.. $. N Brickhouse. the present
chairman of the Fire Committee. seems
to have the lead in the race for Commits
soner of the Revenue, IT, indeed. he is
not the only man up. though of course
If he would refuse the honor, there are
others. or at least another who would
waive any previous political prejudices
he may have had, and consent to allow
the use of his name.
There doesn't seem to be any rush for
the job Of City Collector, and Mr.. Iu-
ther w. White will probably be the
lucky man.
Nor do candidates seem to be falling
over themselves in their effort to Sc
cure the nomination to the Common
wealth's Attorneyship. Mr.. T.. NJ. Baum.
who now holds the position, can get the
full vote of the convention II he wishes
IL. and there seem to be no reason 10
think that he doesn't
NO one would be surprised to see Mr.
W. G. Ashley. the present incumbent
aspire TO the nomination of Clerk of
fhe Market, and Mr.. Cruiser has consider
ed the question of second term as
Street Inspector.
tor the positions of Sealer of Weights
anu Measures and Keeper Of the Aims
mouse, there are several aspirants. whose
names are locked religiously in the
keeping of the Executive Committee. DR.
Ferebee Will doubtless be- the nominee
Tor Physician to the Almshouse. He
Is candidate.
IN the Republican ranks. II IS a case of
All quiet along the Potomac" They
are waiting TO see what recognition viii
De extended them tomorrow night. and
II they DO not get what they are look
ing Tor, the chances are that q ticket
Eill be put into the field just to make