The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-18
CANDIDATES AND
THEIR CHANCES.
Mayor R. NJ. Taylor Has No Oppose.
ton as Yet.
THE JACKSON WARD CONTEST.
Much Interest is Manifested in Ito
The JACKSON WARD CONTEST.
Much Interest is Manifested in 1t-No
Opposition to Capt. Cunningham
aud Mr.. c. II. Phiilips-Politics
Warming in the Wards.
an an uncertainty is some

Calculating on an uncertainty IS Some
thing very difficult, and 1T rs Tor TINS
reason that it is not easy 10 forestall any
opinion as to the chances OF the oppos-
ing candidates that are In the race Ior
the honors within the gift Dt the people
OF the city of Richmond, or even sur
mise how many precincts they VIII De
able to lead to the polls 1t IS. therefore
a matter of conjecture to say that there
will be very few changes in the en-
,oloyes and officials of the city govern
ment. Interest leads to the belief that
all candidates will make hard struggles
to win, and cause of failure to win
will he attached to the one who allows
his opponent to work the hardest
All the Democratic and Republican
clubs are now having the aspirants to
address them, and the little misdeeds OF
the candidates are aired therein by their
opponents. If a candidate has ever com
mitted a crime or-:talked harshly TO any
one he is vilified and exposed by MS
opponent in the most bitter manner pos
sible.
LIVELY ELECTION.
Now that the primary date has been
settled, politics for the next few days
will be red hot, admitting the fact that
the candidates are peaceaole politicians
and are not desirous of creating any
bloodshed It is quite true that the cleo
ton will be somewhat livelier than usual
on account of there being so many aspi-
rants in the race.
The most interesting and exciting con-
test will he the one in jackson Ward,
as an effort to bring forth Republican
candidates, will be made by those who
are opposed to the election of Mr.. James
sBahen. The voting. will probably lbe close
for either side In this ward.
Another interesting feature Of the cleo
+ ton is the selection of President for
the Common Council. Mr. James Caskie
is as yet undecided as to whether he
Will again be candidate for the posi-
ton, while Mr.. Joseph Wallerstein and
another prominent member are spoken
Of as favorable candidates for the posi-
ton. When seen yesterday Mr.. Waller
stein said that he would accept the posi-
ton if he was elected to it. but that he
did not feel disposed to make a fight for
it. He is perfectly willing. however. to
stand for reelection as member of the
Council.
There are numerous candidates already
out for both branches of the Council.
THE MAYOR lALL RIGHT.
There is no contestant in the field with
Mayor Richard NJ. Taylor, and it is not
likely that he will have opposition.
No one is as yet out to oppose either
Captain Frank w. Cunningham or Mr..
Charles H. Phillips for their respective
positions.
Much interest is manifested in the fight
between Mr.. Charles O. Saville and Mr.
Charles W. Goddin. -
A contest is on between Hon. II. R.
Pollard and Mr.. L. O. Wendenburg for
the position of City Attorney.
chances Of Civ H U,Iai-
borne Epps seem very good. and it is
very likely that he will be reelected.
SOME POPULAR COLLEAGUES.
There is much interest manifested in
the question of who will be the next
president Of the Common Council, Mr.
James Caslde. of Monroe Ward, having
declined to be returned to that body.
The general impression seems to be
that Mr.. Joseph Wallerstein, of Madison
Ward, will succeed Mr.. Cashe.
Mr.. sWallerstein is now vice-Dresi-
dent of that body. He IS most excellent
presiding officer, being thoroughly farlil-.
lar with the rules governing the Council.
quick to grasp question, and prompt
to decide a point.
Mr.. Fred c. Ebel. also Of Madison
Ward, has been mentioned in connection
with this important Office. Mr.. Ehel is a
man of judgment and ability. He has
Mr. Cashe,s withdrawal from public
life will leave q vacancy In the Monroe
Ward delesa ton. It is said that Mr.:
Thomas B. Hicks will probably be his
successor He is very popular man in
his ward.
Captain Tony Miller is a candidate
for the Common Council from Monroe
Ward.
Mr. w. H Mullen, secretary Of the
Central Trade and Labor Council. is q
candidate for the Common Council from
Jefferson Ward.
Mr. ]. E. ArcDonough.5 well-known
gentleman Of Marshall Ward. will prob
ably be acandidate for the Common
/ Council.
The Subcommittee ON Plan and FL
nance of the City Democratic Committee.
will hold joint session Monday after
noon. The plan for the primary and the
amount for which each csnd date is 20
be assessed will be considered
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