The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-08-31
WEST SIDE OUT OF IT.
FIFTH WARD AND THE MAYOR
LIKELY TO FREEZE OUT
THE SIXTH
IN STREET COMMISSION

Prec1nct Committeeman Want
george Warren Provided for,
While Col Kiefer Desires to
Place Charles ReIchOv - which
Leaves w. H. Carter. of West Ct
Paul, I'm the Air, If Anywhere.
1wenty-three of the Republican hust-
lers from the Fifth ward waited on May
or hiefer yesterday in the interests of
the appointment of George N. Warren
as street commissioner for the Fifth and
Sixth wards Speeches were made bv
Aid. Reeves. Steve Picha, County Attor-
ney Bigelow and John F. SeIb. Each Of
the speakers called attention to the fact
that the Fifth ward was loyal to the
administration and that the Republicans
had unanimously Endorsed Warren for
the appointment.
Mayor Kfefer, in reply said he was
glad to hear that the factional feeling
among the Republicans of the ward had
been patched up, and that the precinct
committeeman had united on single can
didate for the place. He informed them
he would do what he could in the matter
was the official who made the appoint
ments for street commissioners, it might
be well to see City Engineer CEaussen.
The suggestion was acted upon by the
delegation and yesterday afternoon the
city engineer was waited upon and in
formed of the action of the Fifth ward
eTs and also to the fitness of Mr.. War
rem for the place. City Engineer Claus
sen stated to the delegation that he would
give the candidacy of Mr.. Warren con-
sideration when the appointment was
made
From the city engineers office the del
egation went to the board of public
works, which body under the charter,
has the approval OF the appointments as
street commissioners made by the city
engineer. Commissioner SandeH was the
only member of the board present when
the delegation arrived, and after the
eulogies on Mr.. Warren had been recited
by Johnny Selb and Aid. Reeves, Com
missioner Sandell stated that he would
vote for the confirmation of any COM
missioner named by the city engineer.
The action of the precinct committee
men Tuesday night in Endorsing Warren
was something Of a surprise, and the
opinion was freely SApIeSSeu y6SlSIudy
that the mayor when he gave the tip
that the selection Of a single candidate
from the Fifth ward would simplify
matters and probably secure the naming
of the street commissioner from the Fifth
ward, had not the faintest idea that War
rem would be Endorsed for the position.
1t is claimed by those who are on the
inside that Charles Reichow, formerly
deputy sheriff under Sheriff Wagner, Is
to be appointed as night street commits
sioner, which position is now held by
John E. Williams. Should Re4chow sue
coed Williams the politicians all agree
that Warren is as good as shut cot, as
It would be exceedingly bad politics to
name both Reichow and Warren from
the same ward for jobs, even if the sal
aries are only $75 per month.
This phase of the question gives W. II.
Carter, of the Sixth ward, renewed hope
that he may be the lucky individual TO
be named as commissioner for the Fifth
and Sixth wards Carter was Endorsed
by the precinct committeeman of the
Sixth ward for the place at meeting
held several weeks ago.