The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-10-18

~,aae during the PAST few days by the
friends and supporters Of William n
Asoysr popaisst nominee for sheriff. ana
che cne thsag sought 20 be accounted soE
hy them Is that ne has made tie record cs
never having voted for any body but HIM
self although a qualified voted for twenty
years II seems Incredible that SUCH
ytAse of Affairs could exist. bat nsysrfas-
less there are many indications pointing
10 the fact that Meyer never voted uns.i
ne himself was a candidate for Office. and
then Ii a known positively that ne put
but a single on the ticket, and that was
opposite hiz own name
When the deputies engaged IN the re-
count during lac election contest nearly
two years ago made the discovery tEat
James Hamilton Lewis had voted Tor an
amendment alone, and ~ an oversight
had neglected the rest OF the ballSt. t..ey
though; they had discovered Inc prize bal
soE among the great collection OF earsosi-
sles But when they reached the First
xyecincs Of the Ninth ward. where Meyer
lives, they found another curious ballot
As stated in the foregoing lines. IL was tor
Aoyer and Meyer alone. Not another
Easue or the ticket was voted for.
We'll. thats funny ballot" observed
one OF the clerks; and tiae other deputies
and inspectors. among whom was Meyer.
crowded about the table 10 inspect TIE
--latest nnd-'
..Oh. that's me-" said Meyer as soon as
his eyes fell on the ballot That's the
way -.
just then he happened 10 think he was
making a revelation as 20 how ne voted,
and he closed his mouth as tight as a
clam. A emile went around az the expense
OF the eontessing nominee. and then il be-
came known that the ballot to attract so
much attention was the frat one ever cast
By Meyer.
The election OF 1894 was the first at
which Meyers name appears on the regis
fratson books. and ne - registered from
the First precinct OF the Ninth ward.
From the books II appears that he de-
ser.Ded himself as having been a resident
OF the state and territory for eight years,
and Of the ward and precinct for six years.
A further examination Of the books shows
that when he registered this year Meyer
again handed In exactly the same descTlp-
ton. eight years in the state and six years
In the precinct: so that II would appear as
81 the past two years had been blank 70
The Popullst aspiranf for sheriff. There is
O story going around that when Meyer
first went 10 the city hall 10 register he
was completely up a stump. and some OF
his friends had 70 explain the meaning OF
registration
While Meyers friends have been al
their Wig end TO square their favorite
Van de yanter has been making an ,f-
fective canvass. He Is now far IN the
lead OF his rival who makes claim 10
the ONCE because "f was elected once and
counted out by a corrupt court" Van de
Vanter's friends, however. point with
pride TO the record Of the present incum-
bent. and they are able to show thar King
comfy never had sheriff who conducted
hts Office in more business-lske and
economical manner
One other thing that weighs heavily
against Meyer rs his treatment OK DR. j.
Eugene Jordan. who 1t IL understood fur
utshed the sinegs Of war with which to
carry on the famous election contest
When an adverse decision had been rem
dered by the superior court. there was
lively rustl!ng for sgreties on "A $40 ap-
peal bond 10 the supreme court. and DR.
Jordan was asked TO become one OF the
suretles. During the campaign the doctor
had given money In donations of SIS or $50
whenever called upon, which was pretty
often. and he naturally felt that he had
done about all that he was called on 10
do. 50 when Meyers attorneys preached
the subject Of the bond Jordan said
II will allow you the use of my name on
the bond; but Il ia understood that II the
decision goes against us. you must all
1ciE IN collection 10 make up the amount,
o. The court costs"
THIS Was assenteG 10. Meyer expressly
stating 10 acquaintanees mis- obligation 10
Jordan. After while the famous contest
Was settlsd by the supreme court, and as
everybody knows the decision went
eSRtEst Mover. Then Mover. according 10
the story turned ais back on Jordan.
gave hir the cold shoulder the Frosty
mis-. ard made not enc move toward a
settlement az the costs. In consequences
''the boys" didn't "chin In worth a cep,.
ana Jordan vas left face 10 face with a
So appeal bond
But tina. band was Hnaily cleared away.
ard y Is satA Van de Nanter. II he Oh Csc
could tel something aboat a.. Rut "a
f~sil.a- sprsrg up b. tween Mover ena
Jordan. on tae same principle that II ere
cares Ter a friend e Is we'll not "a ienl
ftra money and when the municipal st.e.
Won g the present year came aroun,,
and JofSaa was candidate for MAYER.
IRE bad blood manifested Itself on fna-a
fsan ofse ocrassea. IL Is related that enc
O. 1oFs5AH $ leNtenaais paid Mover a vf~t,
r. Or 20 the convention and laid hs fore : s,s
defeated nosnsSwo fer sheriff Jorday,ss rs,,.
dieAcy Moger is related 20 have said.
"A BAIT JORDAN Tor snAyarl WHAT'S ~.
mater wiEh me Tor mayor and he
hudg~a not a step 70 help the man whc
haa gore doHn un tie bond
S~i Gan Isn't saying anything these f4.,,s
fet i Is said ~ people IN a noSttion -
NIKE a %arewd g}3ess that tie viii not VITA
Tor Meyer on election aav nor wsIt y,
arrow away A Eaffaf M