Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-08

much hesitation. If shall be so fortunate
as to secure the nomination and election
my only aim will be 10 perform my whole
duty faithfully and honestly.
The only guarantee that / can give is
such record as l have made in the public
positions that 1 have already held. l will
in securing tie election Of delegates from
your county or district in the interest of
my candidacy and / will be pleased to hear
from you. Very truly yours, e,-o
Other circulars being circulated in Stones
behalf are copies of resolutions indorsing
his candidacy. passed by the War Veter-
ar s. Association Of Allegheny, which are
being sent to al ex-soldiers and ex-sailors
in the state. and the following signed by
a number of the leading Union soldiers Of
Pittsburg:
In Representative stones Interest.
Dear Comrade: We desire to submit to
your careful consideration the canlii lacy
of Comrade VIM. A. Stone of Allegheny
county for governor, and earnestly ask you
to give him your support and use your in
1uence in securing the election of delegates
in your county favorable to his candidacy.
C0mrade Stone enlisted on February 10.
1854. from Tioga county ds a private in
Company a, 18th Regiment, Pennsylvania
Volunteers, when not quite eighteen years
of age, and served until the close of the
war. being promoted through the various
grades Of non-commissioned Office to sec
ond lieutenant He is an honored member
of Post IS, G. A. r., of Allesheny City and
his record as soldier and citizen is beyond
question. AS member of Congress he has
been tireless to promote the interests of his
comrades and as chairman of the sslbap-
preparation committee or pensions has
protected and cared for their welfare. The
old soiciers of Pennsylvania now have an
opportunity to show their appreciation of
his public services to them. His comrades
here are almost unanimously for him. We
confidently ask your help
There is no d;scounting the strength of
the soldier element in Pennsylvania and
Stone of Warren will probably have by
convention time Il strong and influential
backing.
Other Formidable Candidates.,
William A. Connell of Scranton. who is
the present republican manager, not to say
boss, of LackawanEa county, is another
formidable. if quiet. candidate. He has the
distinction of being the friend of both Quay
and Hastings, and desires, it IS said to
utilize both in forwarding his ambition He
has great wealth and is liberal. Governor
Hastings is generally looked upon as hav-
ing Attorney General Mccormick OF Ly-
coming county in training for the nominal
ton
Behind all these avowed candidates. how
ever. looms a possibility which may be-
come probability in case party differences
cannot he harEoniZed. This is no less a
person than p. A. E. Widener the Phila-
delphia street railroad magnate. Widener
mas always been of recent years the chief
financial support of Senator Quay. He was
butcher in Philadelphia originally, vas
elected city treasurer and then, with
ElkIns, his longtime business associate
went into the oil business Then the
couple entered street railroad ownership
N1dener is on Easy street with all factions
His connection with Quay and Hastings in
the state: with Chris Magee and Billy
FLYNN in Pittshurg; with the Wanamaker
and the Durham factions in Philadelphia
II the Durham coterie can be called a fac
ton, Is harmonious. Then he has enor-
nous wealth and very generous aptitude
TO spend it where it will do the most good
III T. A B. Widener concludes to listen to
the suggestions now being made to him.
ana they are many, the other candidates
for the gubernatorial nomination will be
blown OF like the froth from a glass of
beer.
is an impression that there may be two
republican candidates next year. In such
a case the democratic candidate would win
ne llo,po votes cast for DR.. Swallow this
year unGuestionably represent the element
in the state that is opposed to any marty
as d party. 1t was this vote that elected
Patt1scn twice In case of his nomination
again next year, if harmony is not re-
in republican ranks he would
make strong run. He would have for his
opponent in the convention, however. a
formidable antagonist in James NJ Guffev
of Pittsburg, the newIy-elected member NJ
the national democratic committee for
pennsylvania for whom Harrity objects to
give up. Gufey is nervous agile active.
pushing business man, famed for his loyal |
" 10 mis- friends and extremely popular
oGch are the present indications in this
neck or the woods. There will doubtless
De not time in the old state next year.
CLCSkEY CROMWELL.