The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-04
BALLARD CITY ELECTION.
MUNICIPAL. CAMPAIGN CLOSES TO-
DAY AFTER BITTER STRUGGLE.
Two Tickets in Fieid-One Demo-
cratic, Under Name of Citizens,
the other Republican-Plntfor
Of Both Practically the same.

The municipal campaign in the city
Of Ballard. which closes tonight, although
II has been of short duration, mas been
one of the most spirited ever known IN
that city Two tickets have been put up
one as q citizens ticket, but really Demo
cratic, and the other straight Repuphcah.
The Republican ticket is headed by Johh
Johnson well-known grocer OF Baiiaru'
while ~ Campbell, shingle manuft :
turer is running for mayor on the eiti-
zens ticket.
The contest will be extremely close, as
both men are substantial business men
and will work for the best interests oil
Ballard The Republicans, remembering
their success in bringing the city into the
Republican ranks on November D. VIII en-
deayor to do the same today. while the
Democrats under the guise OF the clt-
zens' party are working Just as nara iof
municipal control
The Republican candidates, 1t Is con-
coded by all citizens of Ballard, have the
best chance of winning. There is, however
some disaffection which may have some
effect on the result David McVay, at
present mayor OF the city, "A stanch Re-
publican who worked hard for the sue
cess of the Republican ticket In the ma
tional campaign, is now out Tor camp
bell, a Democrat. for mayor. II Is claimed
that Mr. McVay viii take quite number
of votes with him to Campbell Others,
however assert that McVay's disaffection
win gain but few votes for Campbell and
there are plenty OF Democrats who openly
say they viii not support Democratic
nominees who are hiding the party name
merely to gain a few votes from those
who do not wish to foster partisan poll
tics in municipal affairs
When the convention was held, Johnson
came out against McVay and won out by
a narrow margin. Mir McVay then for
sock the party.
are running are practically the same, Tho
candidates on the Republican ticket
pledge themselves to use their best Ell
forts to secure better street car facilities.
to improve the fre department and to
bring the FIRE fighting system 10 higher
state OF efficiency, 20 use great care IN
granting special privileges and franchises
and TO conduct the citys affairs In bus
inesslike manner. The Democratic plat
form deals in the same way with prae-
The polls will open this morning at Q
O'Clock and viii close at in the evening.
The city Is divided into three wards and
IL is expected that the result of the cleo
ton viii be known about II o'clock to-
night The registration IL fairly heavy
and II is believed that all citizens win turn
out and vote.
As was resolved on at the conventions
| of both parties no one was chosen for any
| position who Is not taxpayer OK the
| city of Ballard ]. Conaway' who u seek
ticket will be opposed by James Muir
| dock who Is employed by the SEATTLE Ce-
| dar Lumber Company. Il. ~, pehoss, the
present city treasurer Will run for re-
| election. His opponent on the citizens
ticket Is II Z. Gerring. For city attor-
ney W Peter nov holding that ofiics,
Rlii De- opposed by his brother. W. II.
| Peter Or A. NJ Critz. who was elected
| health officer last year, viii be opposed by
Or s J. Bridenstine. who. although a
new cgmer 81 Ballard. ls very well known.
% the c0unciimen On the Republican
/ ticket most % them are actively engaged
| In business IN Ballard. Their election Is
looked upon as certain.
The nominees % the two parties are
| a. follows.
! Repuhllran-For mayor, John Johnson;
| clerk James Murdoch treasurer, r. VI.
| urMoss attorney John W Peter. health
| officer Dr S Br,denstinei e0unclfren,
| Fred kellogg J. r Coniey. William
/ TWigE. a Hagelln. s =. Buttiesan.
| CttlEenS'-Far mayor. y Campbell
| clerk J Cunaway treasurer, II T. Ger
ring attorney. " II, Peter; health offacer
| pr A " CritG- councilnen. r NJ
| S-reies a. clark. Gus Brtnkman. J. Jas
| person I. y Londervile.