Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-11

up" That Houehton, the present coun-
Gilman, VIII be down and out upon the
expiration Of his term seems to be the
generally accepted theory. This Is Al
strong labor ward, and the unions
doubtless will try to take a hand in
shaping the nomination for the council,
Judging by recent developments,
Houghton will be antagonized by this
element, which helped to elect him two
years ago.
There are likely to be several candi-
dates from the sixth, but so far the
only one to announce himself is Andrew
Henderson. Quite number of others
have been mentioned, however, as hav-
ing aspirations I'm that direction.
Ed Kern represents the Seventh
ward but whether he will seek a re-
nomination for the place remains to be
seen. Kern Is a Democrat, and within
the ranks Of that party the man most
prominently mentioned so far as his
probable successor Is Martin Betkousk
Friends of Betkoush say that he will
make the race only on condition that
Kern states that he does not want the
Office again. Jesse r. Shafer, a Repub-
lcan, also is after the nomination from
that ward.
HeaIy Wants IL Again
Barney Healy doubtless will go after
the nomination again from the Eighth
ward, but Joe Margolis, the Yiddsh
butcher, also Is said to want 1t, and u.
L. Hutchinson is another man who has
been mentioned as possible candidate
Healy's supporters say they do not
fear the opposition that is likely to
come from the Margolis ranks, and are
counting confidently upon a return of
the present councilman.
Blanchard, the councilman from the
Ninth, is supposed to have walk
away for the nomination from that
ward.
Smith In the Lead
Smith is still supposed to be in the
lead for the mayoralty nomination not
withstanding the fact that several other
candidates have been mentioned for
that office lately.
Among these is DR.. Walter Lindley
and s. A. Butler. Whether Lindley
would take the nomination II 1t were
rendered him appears to be at least an
open question. So far as Butler Is con-
cerned. he is believed to be in recep-
tive mood, and the expectation is that
he would take the nomination If 1t came
to him in the right way. He was a
candidate for the Republican nomina-
tion two years ago, but he was beaten
by small margin by McAleer. Butler
also has been mentioned as a candidate
for the office of mayor on the indepen-
dent ticket Those who are pushing
him to the front now for the Republic
can nomination are identified with the
Youngworth-Flint element of the Re-
publican organization, but just how
strong a fight they will be able to make
for him remains to be seen. Smith is
understood to be the candidate favored
by Walter Parker, and present indica-
tions are that he still holds the whip
hand.
Ghost VIII Not Down
With respect to most of the present
councilmen who are seeking reelection
1t is expected the river bed franchise
will loom up rather prominently as a
factor in their campaign. Such organ
izations as the Public Ownership
league will probably try to make con-
siderable political capital out of the
vote on that measure, with a view to
defeating several of the incumbents
who are anxious to succeed themselves.
City Attorney Mathews has an
nounced that he will not be a candidate
for reelection to his present office, and
Leslie Hewitt and George Beebe are
both making an effort to secure the
nomination. Hewitt at present is as
sstant city attorney, and he is believed
to stand a good chance of capturing
the prize.
Bert Farmer, license clerk, is out for
the nomination for tax collector.