Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-13
OPPOSED FOR THIRD TERN
Mayer Vistsr Jennings May Net F,cur'
Another Rsnsminatisl.
soYtR EITs DAVIS AGAINST MI
Zurmuehlen Also Looms Up on the
Democratic HOriEon-DiscOrd Pre-
walls In that Party's
Camp.

Mayor Victor Jennings begins to realize
that he viii not secure a denomination for
a third term without considerable opposi-
ton, but he has still strong hopes that he
will land II when the day Of the democra-
tic city convention rolls around. Mayor
Jennings Is conceded to be a good cam
paigner. with a strong faculty for lining up
his forces at the proper time. He has the
advantage over his opponents in that he has
at his beck and call the members Of the
police force, who are all good wire pullers,
and In the two former elections did yeoman
service for him In their respective wards.
The fact that he has served two consecu-
tive terms, Mayor Jennings says, should not
initiate against his denomination. Mr..
jennings believes hat in his case a re-
nomination will mean reelection.
Conditions In the democratic party, how
ever, are different from those Of two years
ago. The harmony existing two years ago
has flown. There are several factions, the
members Of which have for some time been
sharpening their knives for the city cleo
tion and no matter what ticket will be
nominated at the democratic city eonven-
ton 1t will be slashed. Among the sore
heads" are several former members Of
Mayor Jennings police force and they are
known to be working hard against his re-
nomination. Some Of his strongest sup
porters two years ago are now against him
and among this number may be counted
Alderman Boyer. who has declared himself
in favor OF George s. Davis, former school
treasurer.
Mr.. Davis has a strong following and IL
known to be anxious to secure the demo-
cratic mayoralty nomination. He believes
that Mayor Jennings. having been twice
honored with the party nomination, should
be willing to let some one else have q
| nance.
-ZurmuehIen Has . Boom.
Those on the inside assert this IL Mayor
Jennings fails to carry the nomination Il
will fall to Louis zurmuehlen. jr., a young
business man. Zurmuehlen has a large fol-
lowing in the younger element Of the demo.
crazy and ever since he was old enough Il
vote he has been prominent In city politics
For several years he was chairman Of IN,
democratic city central committee and hal
been conspicuous at democratic conventiont
In this city in recent years. He is a mem.
Der OF q number OF secret and fraterna
orders.
The way the tide is flowing toward Eur.
muehlen was exemplined at a meeting
few nights ago of a number Of the leaders o
the city democracy. A vote was taken OF
the mayoraity nomination. Davis and Jen
nings polled a tie. while zurmuehien re
ceived more than double the vote Of Jen
nings and Davis combined. II was at thI
meeting that Alderman Boyer declare,
himself against Jennings and in favor 0
Davis.
1t is said a meeting OF the democrati
city central committee was held Tuesda,
night, but II It was Detective Dan Well
acting in the interest Of Mayor Jennings
failed to locate It. Alderman Boyer, who I
chairman Of the committee, is said to hav
been present, as well as Lee Evans, secre
tary. It is reported these officers are :
call a general meeting Of the committe
and prospective candidates for Tussda
evening. when the dates for the primarie,
school and city conventions will be decide
lpon.