The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-01-25
Will Seek Nomination For
Third Term.
ROBINS IN THE FIELD
5. D. Allen and ]. J. Mckenzie Men
tioned--Latter Out Of It, He De-
clares--candidate for Alder
men and Assessor.

The annual spring crop Of candidates
for city Offices has been little back
ward this season, but the recent thaw
has caused general maturing Of can
didates 30 that The Times, after d sur.
yey Of the field, il able to report on con-
ditions as they are today.
AT the coming March election the city
will elect a mayor, aldermen from wards
2, and 8, school commissioners from
wards 2 and 4, one assessor for three
years to succeed G. "A. Smith, three an
ditors, a city clerk and treasurer, first
and second constable, and vote on wAeth-
er licenses shall or shall not be granted
in Barre the coming year.
The first and most important office,
that Of mayor, excites the greatest gen
eral interest and there promises to be
several candidates before the caucus.
Before leaving for Bermuda m effort
was made to have Mayor Barclay con
sent to allow the use Of his name fcr
denomination for third term. at thstt
time" said good friend and supporter
Of the Mayor Yesterday, 'he was a ,ittle
undecided, but in letters received from
him recently he aceedes to the request
of his friends and in a frank and
straight forward statement wishes it
made public that he is open for re-clee
tion. His principal reason for wishing
to continue in office ii his desire to sec
important work carried out in connee
ton with city affairs that could not be
done last year. III elected for another
year he assures the citizens that their
interests will receive the same careful
and conscientious consideration that he
has given to them in the past
Mayor Barclays principal opponents
last year was John Robins ex alderman
from Ward 1. Mr.. Robins was so close
second in the race last year many Of
his supporters have expressed the de,
sire that he enter the contest this, and
he has consented to allow his name to
20 before the caucus.
There has been mention OF the name
of S. d. Allen for mayor. Mr.. Allen is
one OF our leading business men and well
posted on city affairs, but whether ne
will consent to allow the use of his
name in the caucus The Times has been
unable to ascertain.
Acting Mayor J. ]. Mckenzie, alder
man from Ward 4, has also been favor
ably mentioned in connection with the
but Mr.. Mckenzie stated to
The Times yesterday that he was not a
candidate for anything at the present
time.
There may be moro names that have
been suggested but if SO The Times
has not heard of them. However, the
are three weeks away and there
is plenty OF time to get in line.
Ward 2 will elect an alderman this
year. Alderman L. J. Sowden has not
vet arrived at decision whether he will
run again, but ii is believed he would
accept a denomination. Martin J. Riley
and N. +. Cutler have been favorably
mentioned in connection with the nom
nation and Il. S. Currier also has his
supporters in this ward.
In Ward !, Alderman Mckenzie de-
elares he is ont of 1t, but there Is no
lack OF candidates. Arthur >. Lorangor,
Wm. Calder, I. II. Thurston, 5. II.
Forsyth and Frank 0dgers are mention
ed.
In Ward 6. James Adie will be can
iidate to succeed himself. Other can
didates have not come to the front Yet
Mark d. Nichols has made A good first
especially in collecting taxes,
and it IS understood he will be o candi-
late for reelection.
CITY clerk and treasurer James Mae
kay will also be candidate for re-elec-
lion.
An assessor win be chosen TO sue
,eed Charles 4. Smith, whose tliree-year
term expires this year. Air. Smith IS q
nan Of long service on the board and
~ will be d candidate for reelection.
rhc names of i. B. Cate, w. 7, Shep.
ird. and w. H. AIesser have also been
suggested in connection with this Of
Gee.
There are probably other candidates,
and il their friends will make them
,nown The Times win be pleased 70 let
he voters know who they are.