The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-17
HOWARD is OUT.
Third Ward Councilman Will
Net Run for Mayor.
Was Looked Upon as Strong
Man Against Green.
SNYDER WILL RUN.
Street Commissioner on" Admin
istrati0n" Ticket.
Everything Lined Up for Hot
Political Battle.

council today announces through the
State Journal that he finds it impos-
sible to make the race for mayor under
the commission plan.
With this announcement the can
didacy of Mayor William Green jumps
up several notches and his election as
mayor under the new form of govern
ment looms up brighter above the po-
litica1 horizon. 1t was expected that
Mr.. Howard would make a dangerous
race against the mayor and from the
sentiment that has arisen in his favor
since the fremen proposition, the city
engineer problem and the electrical
ordinance, it looked as though the
Third ward councilman would at least
muster considerable support.
Here is Mr.. Howard's official an
nouncement today:
IT desire 70 thank al. my friends for
their many words of appreciation,
especially during the last few months.
consider it a great honor to be seri-
ously considered by so many for the
highest Office within the gift of the
people of our city, but I must decline
to be considered at present. can not
possibly enter the race for mayor. For
one thing, 1 can not afford it, too ex-
pensive a luxury. Even the council
ship, I estimate, cost me about $4,000
per year. All I have done 1 have
tried to do thoroughly and vote my
without considering the consequences
to my purse. I take the city's inter
ests at large, present and future, first;
my ward second; party third, and my
self last of all, and of course 1 could
not help treading on some of my
friends toes, and made lots of enc
mics. This 1 regret, but can not help,
but hope they will see my way some
day.
80 no "a
been reached next April and 1 will
gladly resign to the new regime. But
intend to be working on the job
till then H. B. HOWARD"
- a@ - ias.e +
With his withdrawal from the may
orally race and his intention to keep
out of politics it might be well to men
ton a few facts concerning the work
accomplished by Mr.. Howard during
his three years. position as council
man. He has Introduced some of the
most valuable ordinances on the city
ordinance book during thi- time; he
has been responsible for a large num-
Der of excellent improvements; he has
always been a strong friend of the po-
lice and fire departments.
Among the things Howard has
started, stood for; and accomplished
might be remenb ered:
First-The fight to keep the. city
light plant, which finally won out and
was rebuilt G
Second-The enforcement of the
Sunday labor law, which successfully
stopped a great deal of Sunday desc
Grafton, wherein others had failed.
Third = Revived the fright hand
side driving ordinance, which has
been a great improvement and safety
in street traffic.
Fourth-Introduced for the third
time, and finally had adopted good
automobile regulating ordinance.
Fifth-Introduced the electric sign
ordinance, which has made Kansas
avenue beautifully lighted thorough
fare with it's thousands of little incan-
descents and anticipates millions more.
Sixth-He introduced the gas in
spection ordinance which after four
months of thrashing about through
different committees, was adopted
This creates a standard for all gas pip
makes it the duty of the plumbing in
spector to see that this standard is
maintained.
Seventh-Thfs evil defective cleo
tric wiring) has also been partially
remedfed by a certain standard re-
quired and again Mr.. Howard is the
responsible party, as he introduced his
electrical inspection ordinance two
years ago. This was committed to
death, revived a year later. revised and
rewritten by several committees and
attorneys. until finally adopted only
shadow of it's former self. but barely
adopted with one vote to spare.
Eighth-The cement walk ordi-
nance is also of his construction This
prohibits any other kind of new. walk
hereafter from Tenth street to Gordon
street, North Topeka. and creates a
standard for all cement walks in the
city.
Ninth-He has introduced, for the
second time, an ordinance regulating
bill boards, and has plans for a more
thorough relief through a charter
grant from the next legislature.
Tenth-He succeeded in getting sew
eral needed improvements for the police
department. He is the one of the coun-
rot ride on a city railway pass-he re-
turned his first ticket pass and pays
cash. He was very harshly criticised
by many a year ago for refusing to
take unreasonable measures from the
gas company which might deprive the
city of gas. He believes in the square
deal" all around.
Eleventh-He introduced the first res
Clution 1.-TWO years ago) calling for plans
for the two arch bridge extension on
the South side. and although this was
turned down at the time and some
dozen rlans suggested for flood relief,
| his plan was eventually adopted.
This is great record for city coun-
Gilman and one that should remain as
monument to one who says what he
thinks and can sleep at night"
Administration Ticket.
At an informal meeting of the sup
porters OF the sparty in power the
| other day the so-called administration
| ticket was practically decided upon
Only three men will be run for office
on this ticket and the support of the
other two for commissioners will un-
Goubtedly be divided
| 1t is well known fact that the lead
ers of the administration party are
| Street Commissioner Frank Snyder and
! Councilman Tandy. Since Mr.. Snyder
| has hann in the hnSnita1 suffering from