The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-12
THE CITY PRIMARIES
Will Be Opened at 1 O'Clock To-
morrow Afternoon.
Lively Contest Between Fellows
and Hibben for Mayor.
Something About the Candidates for
councilmen and Other City Offices

held tomorrow afternoon. The polls
will be opened at o'clock and will close
at in the evening.
The primary will probably be quite
as exciting as any in recent years. The
interest is centered in the contest for
mayor but there are many other posi-
tions for which the contests will be
quite as lively.
Mayor Fellows has left his campaign
largely to his friends and the regular
employees of the city. He has done al
most no work himself this week
On the other hand his opponent, DR..
]. 3. Hibben, has been his own man
ager He has done much personal
work and has actively conducted and
guided that done by his numerous sup
porters. He has been everywhere in
the city. He has attended meetings,
made speeches and worked hard.
One can hear anything before cleo
- ton and there are men who tell you
positively that Mayor Fellows has a
walk away" The next minute another
man will say just as positively that
Dr. Hibben cannot be beaten. At any
rate the struggle is an interesting one
and it's result will be watched with in
terest.
The candidates for councilmen are not
numerous except in one ward, the Sec
ond In the First, Councilman Skin
ner is being opposed by H. w. Cheney,
who was for long time in the dairy
business. Councilman SINNERS friends
claim that there is no danger of his
defeat and in truth there should not
be. He has been one of the most care
full and active members of the coun-
ell. Where anything was to be con-
sidered which affected the interests of
the people of Topeka Councilman Skin
ner could always be relied upon to
make thorough investigation. He has
made good record and should be re
turned.
In the Second ward there are six can
didates, though the contest is said to
really be between James Merger and
M. Z. Mccormick, with the chances in
favor of the former. Mr.. Mergen is
foreman in the Santa Fe shops and is
a practical mechanic, but he has found
time to study between working hours
Shawnee county bar and also placed
on the attorneys roll in the supreme
court. Mr.. Merger will probably get
the bulk of the shop vote. He would
make an excellent councilman. Mr.. Nc
Cormlck is a carpenter and has strong
support. The other men in the race
are Charles Smith, J. w. Lepper, ].
Mattern and John Imbler.
In the Third ward there are two can
didates, Councilman Elliott and Law
yer F. P. Lindsay. Councilman Elliott
has made an excellent record in the
council. He can always be relied upon
and his motives are never questioned.
He merits the title of Honest John Ell
lott and should be given a second
term.
Councilman Drew has no opposition
in the Fourth ward. Any man would
face a hopeless task who would enter
the race with Mr.. Drew. His record
is irreproachable and he has as much
business ability as any man in the
council.
Councilman Roundtree of the Fifth
ward will probably be returned with
out opposition. Mr. Roundtree is a
colored man and is a good representa-
tive of his race. There is no reason
why the colored people of Topeka
should not be represented in the cOun-
ell, and Mr.. Roundtree will receive the
support of both white and colored in
his ward
There are four candidates for city
clerk, S. s. McFadden, the present city
clerk; S. c. Garrard, who is employed
in the Santa Fe offices; w. E. Bru-
baker, a well known old soldier, and S.
G. Watkins, a cOlOred teacher The
vote will be so divided that it will be
difficult task to pick the winner. Mr..
McFadden has made an excellent Of
fiecr.
There are two candidates for city
treasurer, c. S. Elliott, the present city
treasurer, and IL. G. Beal. Mr.. Eli
oft will probably be renominated for a
second term. He belongs to the young
crowd" and has made a good officer.
City attorney Bird has no opposition
The Womans Suffrage association has
taken more than usual interest in the
primary and in two wards the aSSocia ton
has candidates for the school board. Mrs.
Robert Steele. the candidate of the assoc
citation in the Fifth ward will probably
have a clear field Ed Keith, who was
candidate. withdrew. and an effort was
then made to place the name of P. w.
Griggs on the ticket but the time for fl
&T1sa1 1t
full if the central committee will allow
Mr. Griggs name to be placed on the
Hamrick is contesting with J. w Priddy
for the nomination. In the Second ward
there is a contest, NJ G. Long and W. II.
Wilson being. the candidates.
Following is the list of candidates for
justice of the peace, from which three
men will be selected candidates:
e. Alexander H c: Bowen, A: F. Ches-
d 9eg e q M Gg9T9f and sgy frr Fl Jor
The candidates for constables are as fol-
D. E. Griswold, J.sE. Lucas. ]. Ross,
F. NJ. Stonestreet, Chas. F. Mcmillan
]. T. Wintrode. W. H. Williams and Ed
The voting qualification at the primary
tomorrow win have no reference to the
Himself to- s,Jpport the Candidates no1is
mated he will be allowed to vote.
Following are the polling places in the
FIRST WARD.
Dividing line-Center of Jackson street
East precinct, 926 Kansas avenue; W. S.
Eastman, supervisor.
West precinct. corner Gordon street and
topeka avenue; w. E. Stewart, super
visor.
SECOND WARD.
Dividing line-Main line A. T. & s. F. R.
r. passenger track.)
East precinct, corner Fourth and Lake
streets; S. K. Withers. supervisor.
West precinct. corner Fifth and Madison
streets; Geo. Gerbrick, supervisor.
THIRD WARD
Dividing line-Center Tyler street.)
East precinct, Tenth street and Kansas
avenue; D. c. Naylor, supervisor.
West precinct. corner King and Clay
streets; Rufus Knott, supervisor
FOURTH WARD
tDividing hne-Center Tyler street.)
East precinct, Rains livery stable; L.
S. Ferry, supervisor.