Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
LOCAL POLITICS IN ROANOKE.
many Citizens want Omce-Ffre in
the HoIsfefn Mills.

ROANOKE, VA. February 1s-(spe-
oiaL)-As the time approaches for the
spring elections in Roanoke, there "a
much indulgence in political gossip
among the politicians as to whom the
candidates will be for the various anu
hicipai ofnces. A campaign OF unusual
interest Is promised within the ranks or
the local Democracy. The officers To be
CHOSEN In May are Mayor, Common
weaiths Attorney, Commissioner of the
revenue, City-Sergeant, Constable, and
ten oouncilmen-two from each wara.
Inc ONCE Of Commissioner of the Reve-
nue. is hiled by ]. S. Pattie, RepuDli-
can All other positions are filed by
democrats. Mr.. Pattie will be q candi-
GATE Tor reelection, and will be a most
formidable opponent 20 the Democratic
nominee. Mayor Andrews who now holds
position by virtue of his Office as presi-
dent OF the Council, will be candidate
Tor reelection by popular vote. Coun-
Gilman r. A. Buckner, who served as
president OF the Council for ten success
sive years, is prominently mentioned as
a probable candidate. The Independent
element Of the Democratic party would
vote for him, and in the event of his
candidacy the Republicans will not put
out candidate.
1t is hardly probable that any for
midable opposition will develop In the
election of City-Sergeant. as Mr.. T. r.
Tillett, the incumbent, has filled the CT
flee most acceptably for several years
past
Edward Lyle, the present Common
wealth's Attorney, Is very able young
man, and has been emnently successful
as a prosecutor. No opposition in Demo-
to atalxn L,~
The Office Of Commissioner Of the
Revenue Is q good-paying one, and the
battle between the two parties for this
position will be hard fought. 1t Is I'M
derstood that there will be several can
ddates for the nomination by the Demo
Gratis. Among them may be mentioned
the names of Postmaster Dupuy w. r.
Bryant. Deputy Clerk Of the Courts, and
Councilman A. j. Evans. George W.
Ramsey is also mentioned as an inde-
pendent candidate. AS the Office of men,
Der of the City Council is merely homo
rary. and no salary is attached, there is
but little talk on the subject Of council
men so far.
FIRE IN WOOLLEN-MILLS
A fire occurred yesterday in the Hol-
stein woollen-mills, at Salem. 1t IS De
lieved that a match went through the
picker and was ignited. as the flames
were first discovered in the picking-room
They were soon extingulshed, and the
damage was slight.
The fourth anniversary muster OF the
Roanoke MachineWorks' Guards took
place at their armory tonight An IN
teresting literary programme was rem
dered. The Mayor. who delivered an ad-
dress. and the members OF the CITY |
Council were present, by invitation. me |
Light Infantry. another military organi-
cation Of the city, were In attendailce' |
Frank w Thomas delivered an inter- |
esting address. A concert was given last |
night at the Ole Opera-House by the |
young people of st. Andrews Catholic |
church. There was a large crowd in at |
tendance, and the boys and girls acqult-
ted themselves in most creditable man
ner.
L. r. Tanner and family will remove
TO Blueheld, where Mr.. Tanner has been
located as district manager OF the singer
Sewing Machine Company.
The funeral of Mr. II. c. McBall took
place this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
late residence. William Watts Camp,
Veterans. and Lakeland
Lodge. A. f. and A. NJ, attended In a
body. the Masons taking charge OF the
remains. and the Masonic burial rites
were observed.
The newly-organized Democratic fXe-
,utive committee neld a meeting tonight
IN the office of Chairman A. Blair Antrim.
Many things were discussed relative 10
me success or the party THIS spring, ana
plans are already on foot for splendid
Democratic victory.