El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1901-03-23

III " liz W. IN CAPCSI ~ OC 1idsoI
1T is true that it is considered an
Office of honor to be desired and sought
by any man, but there can be no honor
attached to it unless one can SO con
duct the various affairs of the city sue
ceSsfully and creditably, and that can
not be done unless the support and adj
vice of the good people n h press
of the city can be brought to bear IA
vorably in the matter, because harmo-
ny and cooperation are necessary and
the wiseSt men need advice and en-
couragement.
1T is also we'll understood that the
mayor can do but little good without
an harmonious council, composed of
honest, interested. practical men of
good sense. Many such can be found
if the proper effort be made and the
election conducted respectfully.
In looking the field over for my
self l find many obstacles in my path
way. l find many ~jealousies existing
among the people. both in a political
and business way and many conflict
ing interests of various kinds to con-
tend with. which 1 cannot reconcile.
Consequently. 1 have concluded not to
become a candidate. 1 assure my
friends who have kindly spoken of me
in connection with this important Of
flee that l feel a deep sense of graft
tude to them ALL"
All At Sea.
The announcement published by Mr..
Morehead leaves the slate makers all
at sea again.
1t is c~ontended that the boss will
now make the fight of his life to place
one of his adherentS in h mayors
chair n maintain his own prestige
by filling as many of the minor Offices
as possible with his friends. Just how
the fight will result is an open ques-
ticn. for some people contend that the
days of bossism are rapidly drawing
to a close and that a clean sweep of
the gang will be made.
Mayor Magoffin'S declaration oppos-
ing third terms has greatly elevated
him. in the yes of the public and the
people demand that the persons who
have held Office term after term be
compelled to loosen their hold and give
other aspirants a chance.
Who'll Be Mayor?
Speculation today is rife as to who
will be the candidate for mayor.
A half dozen or more names are men
toned. but no n of them seems to
have a cinch on the Office.
Thos most frequently spoken of to-
day are j. w. Fisher. B.. F. Hammett.
a. p. Coles. J.. w. Burton and Dick
Caples.
Mr.. Fishers conduct of the affairs of
the best hotel in the southwest and his
splendid business record have led his
friends to believe that as mayor he
would conduct a good business admin
istration.
Colonel Hammett'S large holdings
in the city it is conceded would make
him a safe man with whom to trust
the city's affairs and Mr.. Coles stands
in the same class. Mr.. Burton has
made a fair record as an alderman and
a business man while Mr.. Caples has
in times past demonstrated that he
knows how to conduct public offices
to the peoples satisfaction. Accord
ing to the statement of a democrat to-
day the fact that members of Mr..
Caples's family now hold Office or as
pire thereto would serve as a drawback
to him.
Just now there is more ak than
ever before of a dark horse.
When the convention meets the tale
will be told.
Republican Primaries.
The chairman of the republican city
Executive committee. 10 Crosby, has
been out of town many months and
could not be seen today. 1t is stated
however. on good authority that the re-
publicans of Ell Paso will soon hold a
meeting and discuss the ~advisability of
putting out a ticket for the election
next mon h.
You can afford to eat plenty of eggs
now as the Lion Grocery Company
piyaS Won two dozen for Ok cents