The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-19
The FIGHT is FAIRLY ON.
A Circular Letter Issued from Roe Head.
quarters in the Walker Building---
Mayor Says He is in the Fight
to Stay and Feels Sure
of Success.

A week ago men who could see any
thing like a contest over the nomina-
ton for mayor this year, were scarce
but today as warm little campaign as
could be asked, is beginning to interest
the politicians of Worcester.
1t cannot be said that citizens gener-
ally are manifesting any great amount
Of interest in the struggle, and it is with
the idea of creating that interest that
the political machinery has been set to
work Roe headquarters in the Walk
er building is a favorite resort for mem
bers of the faction opposed to the can
didacy Of Mayor Dodge, and last nights
gathering was most satisfactory to the
managers From early evening until
nearly midnight the workers we're about.
Mr. Roe was present during the en-
tire evening, and received personal as
surance of the support of men who
have enlisted in his favoR
The principal business was listening
to reports of those who are working
in the various wards, and at the close
of the meeting, leaders said that, while
they would not claim every ward in the
city, they felt sure of carrying a suffi-
cient number Of caucuses to control
a majority of delegates in the conven-
ton. The Roe men figure on carrying
wards l, 2, and in addition to ward
8, which, they say has been doubtful
ground up to the present time. Reports
from ward 3 last night were of a most
encouraging nature according to the re-
port.
During the formal business session,
1t was voted to issue the following cir
cular letter, which will be distributed
throughout the city
Worcester, Nov II, 1899
To the Republican Voters of Worces-
ter:
We wish to bring to your attention
the candidacy Of Hon. Alfred S. Roe of
this city for the office of mayor. Mr..
Roe is a gentleman who has been a
resident here for more than twenty
years. His experience as a former
teacher and principal of our high school
has brought him in close touch with
thousands of the younger generation
who best know and appreciate his high
character. He is historian, a
writer and an orator of recog-
nized high ability. In the religious,
benevolent and charitable institutions
of our city, he has been one of the
leaders for years. His long and hon
able career in the House of Represent
atives and then in the Senate, has given
him experience in the legislative branch
of our state, and proved his capacity,
his honesty, conscientiousness and fear
lessness. Worcester's interests were
always his interests. He was a soldier
in the civil war. He is not a politi-
clan. He is a republican who has
never wavered in allegiance to the
party, and his candidacy should appeal
to every voter who desires an efficient
honest and honorable man for mayor.
A. M. Powell, chairman.
G. A. Nystrom, secretary.
Committee.
There were several new faces among
those who climbed the stairs to room
lis last night Among the number
were F. o. Dahlquist, j. A. Lindberg
John Barber, John Upham, Willie E
Higgins, William Nevill Walter Nc
Gauley, John H. Jefferson, ]. b. Stone
II. H. Bigelow, A. ]. Whitney, H. L
Whitcomb, H. B. Long, Arthur Duffy
Bertram X. Stowell, Frank B. Hail. H
Raymond Jones and John F. Jackson
The meeting adjourned until Monday
night, although it is not improbable tina
few handclasDs may be exchanged
and few words spoken in behalf of the
ex-senator, today.