Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-02-07

man of large means will undertake 1t
as a business venture. Waterloo was
fortunate to possess an electric stree.
railway company of sufficient enter
prise to extend its lines fifteen miles ID
the neighborng towns of Center ana
Denver and six miles to Cedar rains.
1t is most unfortunate that Marshall
town should beshackeled withnon-resl-
dent ownership of its street railway.
electric and gax lighting franchises, ana
with that ownership almost totally de-
void of enterprise of any kind. Mar
shalltown can not develop rural trolley
and interurban lines with it's city rail-
way as q nucleus. If she builds any at
all, some of her large capitalists must
do it. Mr.. Kirby spoke upon the sub
ject because he was asked to. He mas
not yet limited that he would put any
money into the venture. but the I.-R.'
for one. hopes that he will. This town
is infested, yea cursed with spirit that
prompts citizens in general, both IN
politics and in business, to crack che
first head that dares rise above the gen
eral level. If we could learn that lead
ers are needed and be willing to follow
some able man, Marshalltown enter
prise and Marshalltown political inf1u-
ence would have greater reputation III
this state.
Prospects are good for merry wars
in nearly all of the wards when
the time of the city election in March
arrives. Recent announcements show
two candidates in each precinct ex-
cepting the Second and Fifth. In the
Second Mr. l.. c.. Abbott is not likely
to have an opposition. his popularity
being bar to any attempt in that di-
rection. In the Fifth ward no cam
didate is as yet announced to succeed
Mr.. Psenicka. who was elected year
ago for the short term. 1t is generally
Understood that Mr.. Psenicka will run.
and 1T is likely because of this under
standing that no one else has appeared
in the field. Mayor Jones, as yet. has
no fear of opposition, and the talk OF
a prohibition candidate and ticket has
resulted in no definite plan of action
Mr.. Van Law stands alone in the So
licitorship race, and he will probably
not have opposition for reelection.
While there is not much interest
likely to develop outside OF the ward
contests on March 80, there will be
great deal manifested in the appoint
ments of the new council. This is al
ready beginning to be apparent, es-
pecially in the city clerkship. While
no one has made himself known as
an active candidate, several are feel
ing around with the idea OF applying
for the position. The selection of chair
man for the water committee Will also
be another important matter for the
new councils consideration, and 1t is
believed that Mr.. Greene will again be
honored IL he will accept. The great
progress that the water committee has
made in the past few months almost
necessitates the continuance of a COM
mittee that is in close touch with
water affairs in order that the work
may be carried on to the best advan-
tage.
the new council will be the appoint
ment OF the chief of the fire depart
ment Mr.. Schneider, the present in
cumbent, is not going to be a candi-
date for reappointment, it is said, but
there are plenty who will be ready and
anxious to receive the plum. Council
man Kirby, OF the First ward, it is
generally understood. is a candidate,
also Capt. Pigman. Of the central sta
ton. and Capt. Roupe, of station No.
2. If Mr. Kirby should receive the
affairs will be somewhat
as the city ordinance
would not permit him to act as fire
chief and also remain on the council. |
II the rumor is to be believed, a
change is likely to occur in the street
commissionership also.