The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-20
JACKSON WARD
AND IT'S POLITICS
The May Election Expected to Be a
Lively Affair.
REPUBLICANS WILL BE DIVIDED.
They viii Probably Have Three or
Four Tickets in the Field and
in That Event the Demo
Gratis VIII Win.

The May election will be very tame
affair in Richmond. outside Of Jackson
Ward II Is not likely that the Demo
cratic ticket for general officers. nor the
Ward ticket in Clay jefferson. Madison,
Marshall and Monroe will have opposi
ton. The Republicans have no idea of
placing a general ticket in the field. In
fact, a number Of Republcans--and some
of them Federal Office -hoders-votod in
the primary and are pledged 10 support
the nominees.
There Is every indication Of an interest
ing fight in Jackson Ward. Two years
ago the Republicans had war in their
own ranks. placed two tickets in the
field. and lost--with the exception Of one
Alderman. The Democrats succeeded In
defeating John Mitchell, Jr.. but James
Bahen pulled through
THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
During the latter part Of February the
Democrats " the Ward got together and
nominated Mr.. Z. II. Donahoe for the
Board of Aldermen and Messrs. Jas. Nc
Carthy. Henry Heeke, NJ. +. Whalen,
John Teefy and Gilbert X. Pollock for the
Council. At first there was great deal
Of dissatisfaction with the ticket on the
part OF gentlemen who aspired TO the
Board and Council. but finally the result
was accepted and the Democrats will
work for the success of this ticket.
Messrs. Pollock and Whalcn are mem
bors OF the Council at present and they
are very active and energetic ones. too.
There Is but one member Of the Board
10 be chosen. II. j. Moore is the in
cumbent lie IS a colored man and tho
only one I'm either branch of the City
Council. Until The last election the entire
Jackson ward delegation were colored-
with the exception OF Mr.. Bahcn.
REPUBLICANS ARE DIVIDED.
The indications az this time arc that
the Republicans will be more split up
than they were In 1896. They have no
recognized leader. The trouble with them
is that they have many persons aspiring
TO leadership.
There are many Republicans, mostly
colored. who desire 20 so 10 the Counci,.
Mr.. Bahcn will have his ticket in the
field. John Mitchell will probably sup
port the Bahenitos. as usual. The anti
Bahen peopc will put up their nominees,
and several colored Republicans are eX-
pcctcd 90 run on their own hook.
With divided Republican party the
Democratic nominees may win. There
are a number of colorod men who Will
support the Democrats.
10 will be- some time as yet before poll
tics will take such shape out IN that ward
as 10 enable one 20 accurately predict
what the result will be. Mr.. Bahen has
not picked out his ticket. He has on his
list many of his lieutenants who are de-
handing reward for Their services. and a
number will Doe disappointed. Then the
trouble will begin. and the Democrats will
enjoy the fun that viii be furnished them.
TIMES HAVE CHANGED.
Years ago the Democrats never at
tempted 10 carry jackson Ward. The
negroes were banded soidly together and
obeyed 10 the letter the orders Of tho
white bosses IL is not So now. Some
OF the negroes wish 10 be leaders. They
have no Malone 90 hold them together.
They are jealous Of each other.
IL will. perhaps, be a long time before a
man will rise mp among them with quail
ties of leadership that will cad them.
John Mitchell was once a power In the
ward. but his influence appears 10 be on
the wane since he was defeated for Alder
man two years ago. James Bahen is The
most influential Republican In the ward.
but with his money and his bar-room
DE is unable 10 control The politics of The
ward.