The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-24
STANLEY WITHDRAWS.
Popular Councilman Decides Not
to Enter Politics.
Other Items of Interest in Com.
mission Politics.
For Mayor,

Eugene B. Stotts. F. c. Bowen.
| John P. Rogers. C. c. Booher.
J. J. Carter. D. B. Fink.
| A. A. Graham. NJ. C. Holman.
| H. 3. Howard. H. p. Miller.
| VIM. Nacferran. F. NJ. New1and.
| p. I. Bonebrake. John Pugh.
| W. G. Tandy. A. w. Bronson.
| Roy L. Bone. T. x. Jones.
| r. A. Richards. James Ramsey.
| T. S. Williams. G. D. Olden.
| P. w. Griggs. Geo. A. Huron.
| John Alexander. S. w. Sunday.
There have been very few develop
ments in city politics this week. In
! fact the candidates have ceased their
| oaily gossipy gatherings at the city
hall and have started out on their
| tours over the city meeting people here
and there and telling them how they
stand, what they stand for, what they
will do if elected-and winding up with
a knuckle- breaking handshake and a
| five cent cigar.
Then the card storm has arrived. An
avalanche of candidate cards with their
photographs looming up on the side has
swept down on practically every office
in town. Barber shops are knee deep
and the mirrors look like those in col
lege girls boudoir (whatever that is).
Different candidates have different
IDEAS about cards. One especially strong
candidate. John P. Rogers, says that
he will do anything but allow his face
to appear on the cards that he dis
tributes over town. w. G. Tandy has
substituted an American flag for his
photograph. Eugene B. Stotts has his
face portrayed and beneath 1t the
catchy phrase-"A Wage Garner" H.
B. Howard has his picture in q regula-
| ton ball room dress suit-and they say
Mr.. Howard is supported by the
churches. w. ]. Arnold is also in
ssboiler'' shirt with a linen tie.
But the campaigning is tame to Wnat
it used to be years ago before the eiec-
ton reformation. Those days candi-
date would buster into a crowd of men,
pay for the drinks. buy the cigars, let
them beat him in poker, and stagger
out of the room mid the cheers of his
| supporters" That was the old way.
Now man lodges into store, talks
about the weather, comments on the
growth of the city, and finally tails
accidentally. of course-into city poll
tics. Then he gives IN a true consio-
crate manner his ideas of the duties OF
a commissioner and relates the tale OF
/ the commission form of government and
| the way it should be built up in To-
| peka. A wise discussion and exchange
/ of policies follow-and the candidate
rarnbles on to his next victim.
Among the Candidates.
The most important factor this week
is the sentiment in favor of J. B. Bill
lard, candidate for mayor. 1t was
thought when Mr.. Billiard first start
| ed in the race that his following would
, be confined to the north side OF the
eity. But since his permanent candl-
| dacy and the failure Of the "1nsurg-
| ents'' to get out man against Mayor
Green, the forces have gathered under
| the Billiard banners.
Another announcement is the talk OF
l4r. I, ,o1I adax
Stanley has withdrawn from the race.
Mr.. Stanley was looked upon as man
| in the first division. He is tre-
mendously popular, not only IN ms
/ ward, but all over the city. Mr.. stan
lev is an exceptionally bright man OF
polished education and has made a
mighty good councilman. He gives as
a reason for his withdrawal from the
race that he prefers to remain IN ms
school work and feels that he should
not desert this for politics. He is prin-
cipal of the Quincy school and is con-
sidered one of the leading men in the
education of Topeka school life.
| James Clark, assistant city attorney,
has also announced his withdrawal.
The candidacy of Mr.. Clark was
/ n11shed by Young men friends who
wanted a young man on the commits
sion. However, Mr.. Clark has never
announced formally his candidacy. i
appreciate what my friends have done
for me along tnlS HE, Sdio ~!
| clark. abut 7 have never taken the
matter seriously. When it comes to a
Young man in the race, the younger
crowd has chance to support Eugene
| B. Stotts if they want representa-
| tive. Stotts is running in earnest and
| is supported by large number OF
young men. I understand
Fred Roundtree, a colored man, has
resigned in favor of G. D. Olden. a
! colored man. William Henderson has
also decided that he will not enter
politics Judge George A. Huron and
s. W. Sunday are new candidates
Judge Huron is well known attorney
who has practiced law in the city for
26 years S. w Sunday Is well known
Island and the Santa Fe in well drilling
/ He is, an authority on waterworks, etc
p L Bonebrake is still tsup in the
air. in relation to his candidacy. He
has failed thus far to make any state
ment for or against and refuses to dc
ther consideration. The friends of Mr.
BoneDrake declare that he will run
| however. Fred r. Huntoon and Mr.
| Bonebrake will get all of the conserva-
tive and older vote in the city. Mr.
Huntoon is receiving a marvellous
/ "boom' since the middle of last week
and those who have been studying the
on the commission. His ideas on parks
| and public improvements are winning
| favorable comment
| It is thought that all of the candi-
dates are in by this time and that the
list given above is subject to boiling
crest has been reached and 8 SLOW
thinning out will take place until the
primaries. when the big blow Will fall