The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-30
COLLAPSE OF THE zACHRIrz BOOM.
ZfegenheIn Advisory Comm,tta.
Wants w. II. Thomp.on To Rum

Tnere is a growing impression among To-
cal Republicans that the Ziegenhein in
huence in the party organization is waning
! gradually. and that the Zaehritz boom is
shrinking, IN consequence. like Il toy bal
loon loon that has been ounctured by a pin.
Thls impression. which was created by the
unusual passivfty of the Mayor within the
last week: has been strengthened by the
reports which have been persistently cir
culated within the last few days. that
Zachritz has virtually abandoned his candi-
oacy, having been moved thereto by sug-
eestons from the party managers that his
name cannot be considered in connection
ent conditions
The hand which pulled Ziegenhein from
the center OF the stage, where he was in
Hating himself and Zachritz's boom to the
disgust OF the audience. showed pin into
ihe boom at the same time. The hand be-
longs to the Advisory Committee of
Three-Frank, Houser and Preetorius
When Frank and Houser had succeeded in
jollying the Mayor into whipping the party
organization into such shape that they
could step In and control IL, they wearied
OF MS hOrseplay with ZachritZ. and decided
70 substitute another artist with a new at
traction. Like all amateur performers on
the professional stage. the Mayor failed 10
appreciate the fact that he was very much
Cnerry Sisters" and 1t required a good
deal OF diplomacy TO induce him to retire.
;,i1d. and ne did SO at length only on the promise
tnat ne could share in the box Office receipts
IL the show proved success.
William II. Thompson has been the real
Nholcc oI FRANK ana HOuSer for the nOni-
nation all along. and they have been hold
ing MIN In reserve while the other lay fig
Sfes were being exhibited. ready to spring
MN on the audience at the proper moment
10 bring down the house There has been
and stfli Is. grave doubt in the minds of the
managers as to whether Mr.. Thompson
would accept the nomination, even IL ten
oered him by the unanimous voice of the
convention That he would have nothing to
90 with II II the convention gave evidence
or the slightest taint OF Ziegenheinism was
a 1oregone conclusion, and realizing this.
FRANK and HOuser shrewdly laid their
plans to obtain control of the party organ
ILdton through Ziegenhein, and, when that
was accomplished, put the snuffers on the
one-candle-power Mayor. Having control
OF the Dominant Ziegenhein majority in the
eonmlttee, Will be a comparatively
easy matter. after Ziegenhein's obliteration.
10 pring into line the factions that have
been opposed to him heretofore. 1t was
pointed out to Ziegenhein, and used as an
argument on his friends in the committee.
nnat Ziegenhein was a detriment 10 the
under the new deal. and with the influence
OF the three patry organs to support IL. the
organization was bound 10 be successful
With strong man at the head of the ticket.
Inc Identity of the proposed nominee was
not disclosed. but ii was evident TO all in the
committee that Thompson was the man al
luded to, as no opportunity was lost by the
managers to sound his praises, and assure
the workers that he was not as coldly dis
to believe.
The committee. under these representa-
Sons Dy tne Advisory Board. II Is sa1d- mas
neen working with less friction than at any
urne since the fall campaign. and the Ad-
visory Board believes the time is nearly ripe
10 sound Mr.. Thompson on the question OF
his acceptance of the nomination. The ar
gument will be advanced that Ziegenhein
mas been practically eliminated from the
unanimous for him. They hope that he
may be induced to accept for the good or
tne tI community. even at great personal sac
rffice, nomination rendered him by con-
vention of delegates selected by a commit
tee composed almost entirely of City Hall
ceadheads appointed by Ziegenhein.
1t is the general impression among lead
ing Republicans and by some of the man,
ayers themselves that MIR. Thompson VIII
convention. In this event, the committee
may offer the place to o. l.. Whitelaw
having little faith in their ability to induce
Mr. Thompson to accept. the committee
has in view man who has not heretofore
name will be presented to the convention
by Republican. who has not been identi,,
fed prominently with any Of the factionai
The Impending collapse of Zachritz's boom
Is believed to be due. among the othsr
the minds Of the : party workers, of the
truth of the assertion made several wees
ago by Collector Wenneker VINO T., one as
tipe was supposed TO have mayora,ty y,h
pirStions. that no German or man ,t,oi Mt.n q
German patronymic could De eiected |
Worlds Fair Mayor.
G. Louis RepubIican Ciub.
Henry R. Whitmore spoke e me ne, mem.
nsgs, Dsrs OF nd snS Sofferei some suggestions for
rsform a,n He the s Committee Gnfe ap aae
tnanks OF I.ek ago to prepare for a con- /
ferenee q with the. Republican. City Central
!, u,ommitfee rssine The Republican primaries |
~ .ine ~lor nole nole they would not be ready to !,
y ~ s,, .nds A. fore the next meeting. which
Nj Nj Se'iSS be Seid p TUESDAY night