The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-12
LOTIONS CLOSE CALL
The Fight Over Fire Chief a Sharp
One.
OFFICERS TO Be SWORN IN TO-DAY.

night which was probably put through in
less time than ever before, did not result
in many changes. Most of those who oc-
cupIed city offices under the present ad-
ministration were reelected. There are
few, though, who will retire. The fol-
lowing wall be sworn in by Mayor Meldrim
at noon to-day:
Clerk of Council-Wlliam p. Bailey.
City Treasurer-C. S. Hardee.
City Marshal-John Power.
Chief of Police-Franlx McDermott
Assistant Chief of Police-Owen f. Reil-
~.
Chief Fireman-Michael Hanly.
Assistant Chief Fireman-George Mouro
City Engineer-W. J. VIM.
Clerk of the City Court-waring Rus
sell, Jr.
City Attorney-Samuel B. Adams.
Clerk of the Market-Lee P. Masters.
Harbor Master-John Reilly.
Health Ohicer-J. c. lie Hardy.
Keeper of Laurel Grove Cemetery-J. V.
KennickeI.
Care of City Clocks-Theus Bros
Messenger of Council-Isaac s. Cohn.
Recorder-Walter c. Hartridge.
Superintendent of Water Works-H. NJ.
Lofton
Superintendent of Public Vocabulary
Wnlnk
Sheriff of the City Court-E. j. whelan.
City Physcians-G. II. Johnson, F. VI.
Bloodworth and A. A. Morrison; s. Palmer
Lloyd and E. P. Love, colored.
Port wardens-W. B. Adams and Lewis
Virgins.
Chimney Contractor. E. D.-Edward
Thompson.
Chimney Contractor, w. D.--A. sheftan.
Naval Stores Inspectors-A. A. McEach-
ern, R. P. Register Lewis Bliss, Joseph
f. Bliss, James T. Wells, Nat Harrison.
NJ. G. Register, j. e Register, John F.
McEachern and r. B. Jewett.
While there was sufficient interest man
ifested In the election 10 draw quite
crowd to the city exchange, sim 1t passed
Off without any unusual events and may
be said to have been one of the quickest
on record. The contests in which there
was most interest were those for chief of
police, chief fireman. superintendent of
the water works and superintendent of
public works. The only incumbent who
lost was Fire Chief Mcguire the others
landing safely OF the successful candi-
dates, Willink got the highest vote. having
received u out of the 10 votes in his contest
with Mr.. John /. Morrissey Chief of Po-
lice Frank McDermott holds the next posi-
ton, having received votes against 4 cast
for Mr.. George S. Haines, one alderman
voting blank. Superintendent Lotion of
the water works department won by one
vote on the fourth ballot in his contest
with Mr.. Thomas F. Reid
There was close voting in this contest
the candidates being within close range of
each other in every ballot Somebody was
voting a blank ballot all along. and did
not decide 10 change until the fourth.
when there was an election on the first
ballot Lotion received votes Reid 6. one
was blank, and another was erroneously
cast for Mr.. Willink. on the second ballot
the candidates tied. receiving six votes
each, the blank ballot having again found
its way into the hat On the fourth and
last ballot, however the alderman who
mad not been voting marked Lofton
on his ballot, which settled the electio,,
ms was one of the contests in which
party loyalty was strongly urged in Mr.
Reds favor, but it had been preyionsly
rumoned that Supt Lotion had nartial,y
reconciIed himself with those strongest in
thelr protests against his re-election anf
the opinion Is expressed that this ma,
nave mad something to do with the result
Inc political prophets say the result I,
dampening TO possible opposition Tber.
are lew disappointments, but those VIII,
would have been most Formidable ,,,rl,
ers against the Liberal Club nom;nee.
have been cared for, and the ree,,l,
is they will probably actively support RI.
nominees. 1t Is not believed the rae,,I
could have been more favorable 10 IN.
nominees, who feel that what is releasa'
TO their opponents in the shane of dis
gruntled candidates, will not bt sufIicfen
70 induce an opposition candidate int ~.
field. 0 ''''
The election was carried through i'm
- quiet and orderly manner. large crow
M. had gathered in the Council chamber VIZ,
fhe board entered about S4J O'Clock rra
Il teded by Mayor Meldrlm Precs,,tto,
was taken to preserve order by bavineg
detachment of four policemen statione5 :,
the room, not only 20 keep the crowd :,
It's place, but to suppress any outbrret -
enthusiasm which started in one or tvg,
instances but was quickly hushed bv ~,
police. The crowd was composed of friend
of the candidates, who were vitality inter
ested IN the disposition the board mad,
Of their friends. II may be said that th,