The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-07
Two Candidates Will "Run Off" Next Monday. MIR. MEYER A GOOD THIRD Teague, Jackson and KOhn Aldermen-at-Large. Weather Was Fine and Cheering Crowds Received Returns at courtheuse-csntral Council Asked to Change Managers.
 of the Second Primary.
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In perhaps the most interesting muni- ripal Democratic primary election held In Montgomery in recent years, Thomas H. Carr, in field of six candidates. boiled S7o votes yesterday. just 20 votes reived the support of $50 voters for Mayor of Montgomery.
 Messrs. Carr and Anderson. according to the rules adopted by the Central coun- ell, the City Democratic Committee. will contest for the Mayoralty nomination in a second primary to be held next Mon- day.
 The Aldermanic nominations made yes- ierday are final. and w. M~Teague. j.. K. Jackson and John P. kohn will be sieoted as Aldermen at Larsess
 The total vote boiled was 1885 out of } possible 1,962. the total of registered voters. This large vote is regarded by men familiar with city politics as re- pnarkabfe, in view of the fact that 15 to DO per cent. of the possible electors are nsually counted upon as indifferent
 The large vote was due undoubtedly 10 the unusual number of candidates, and lhe activity of their friends.
 Some of the Surprises.
 The surprise of the day was the de- feat of Alderman James T. May. who had been picked as a sure winner by the politicians. Another surprise in some quarters was the strength shown by Hon. J. K. Jackson. the popular young Private Secretary of Governor Jelks. and former Secretary of State. MT. Jackson. who s a new man in municipal politics. ran second on the ticket for Aldermen-at- Large polling TT votes.
 Alderman W. E. Haygocd. who with drew from the Mayoralty race to become a candidate for -at-large for a second term was the taii-ender in field of eight candidates. It is recalled that in the primary of two years ago Alder man Haygood. although absent from Montgomery led the ticket.
 
 Of the present aldermen returned to the Council by yesterdays primary there are John P. Kohn. Gaston Gunter and c. P. Mcintyre. Aldermen who were defeated for renomination are: J. T. May. W. E. Haygood and J. D. Farley.
 The Central Council received the re- turns at the court house last night amid a cheering throng of citizens. When the final result was announced, Hon. Bibb Graves representing Mir. Anderson asked that new managers be selected in all boiling places of the city for next Mon days primary. It was intimated that the Council had already decided that the Old managers should serve. but a meet Ing of the Council was called for Wednes- day night at which Mir. Graves's request will be discussed.
 Ideal Election Weather.
 The weather was all that could have been desired. The day was neither hot nor cold. The sky was overcast with light clouds but there were occasional intervals of sunshine. The cloudy skies were at no lime threatening. A cool breeze tempered he atmosphere and the campaign workers suffered from TO enervating effects of spring weather.
 The weather was in itself an augury of the large vote. The heavy ballot was prophesied by the political wiseacres when they cast their weather eye at the skies at the opening of the polls early in the morning.
 The primary was active but quiet Act ivity and energy characterized the day. and there was no untoward incident to leave a chain of unpleasant memories. The fight was warm but good-natured Moth. ing like personal, encounter occurred Tn fact, 1t was said there had not even been a lonud conversation at the polls during the day.
 Workers on Hand Early.
 The scene about each of the polling places was one of subdued llveliness The polls opened at 7:30 a. m. and closed at 8 5. m. The campaign workers were on hand before the polls were opened and they remained until they closed. Each candi- fate for Mayor had one or more repre- Bentatives at each of the six polling places. The candidates for Aldermen-at- Large were almost equally as well repre- sented. The candidates for ward Alder men remained about their ward voting places and they hal with them active lieu tenants who gave the alarm when a new voter appeared and pressed cards upon the voter as he neared the polls.
 These workers formed quite a crowd .nN. 1s.