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ranks, devoted this large amount OF
ume and intelligent attention tC mat
ters of enSrossing Interest to the Cham
bcr and TO the community.
Several prominent members of the
Chamber-men who have its interest en-
tlrely at heart-including Col. Robert n.
Harper, the first president of the otgani-
zauon, and William F. GUIDE, the in
cumbent of the office, who is about to
complete most successful administra-
ton of its affairs-and other friends of
Mr.. Willige, being impressed by the
great amount of effective work done
by him, have suggested and encour-
aged his candidacy for the position of
first vice president.
After careful consultation and consid-
Grafton of the matter, he agreed to be-
come candidate. He has engaged in
this contest in a spirit of friendly
rivalry, entertaining, as he does. for his
friend, Mr.. Callahan. the highest respect
and esteem"
Confident of Success.
Mr.. Graham made the following state
ment:
Il have no doubt of the success of the
campaign for Mr.. Callahan. Il cannot
believe but that the members of the
Chamber know of Mr.. Callahan's sin
cere and ardent work for the Chamber
continuously since its organization, as
high sense Of integrity, and faithfulness
to principle, regardless of personal
affiliations, creed, and even friendship.
My support of his candidacy is based
entirely on the belief that as vice presi-
dent and later when he is elevated to
the office of president of the Chamber
he will serve the organization to the
best interest of its members as a whole.
He holds no animOsity against his op-
ponents of the past or at the present
time; he Is broad enough TO give a due
consideration to the most humble men,
ber of the Chamber of Commerce, as
well as the most influential
Il believe the members will vote for
the man they believe will best serve
the Chamber as demonstrated by past
service rather than let their personal
friendship control their actions
The extent of the interest which has
been aroused by this contest, and the
significance Of the public service cor
poration issue, raised by The Washing
ton Times, can be understood by the
attitude of Clarence F. Norment, whose
steamboat and street railway interests
are seeking the election of Mr.. Gala
han, who is general manager of the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company, and former secretary of the
Board of Trade, of which Gen, George
H. Harries, the second vice president
of the Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company, is president.
Active in Chambers Affairs.
Mr.. Norment is an active member of
the Chamber of Commerce, and always
las participated more or less prominent
ly in its affairs. Two years ago he was
a supporter of Arthur c. Moses for
president against w. +. GUIDE, who was
elected. So intense is the interest of
Mr.. Norment in the first vice presidency
contest this year that he is out working
for Mr.. Callahan.
To "A certain extent the brass band
versus the "gumshoe' methods of cam
will be put to the test ir the
nrst vice presidency election tomorrow.
For month Mr.. Callahan's campaign
has been conducted by his closest
friends and supporters by centering at
tenIfCn on II through public meetings
and newspaper publicity.
For about the same period the friends
and supporters Of Mr.. Willige have heen
making quiet campaign, seeking SUD-
port for Mr.. Willige by personal solici-
tation for votes among members OF the
Chamber. 1t was not until the public
service corporation issue was raised
that Mr. Callahan's managers began to
visit the members of the Climber per-
sonallY and urge them to vote for their
candidate.
Automobile Big Factor.
This was on Wednesday of last week.
Since then the managers of both candi-
dates have been busy telephoning men, !
berS OF the Chamber, writing letters to
them, and calling on them personally. |
In both camps the automobile has been !
called into play as an important ad-
junct TO solicitation, and today a dozen |
of the closest friends of the candidates
in machines, Systematically !
seeing every member who has not vet |
been visited.
1t is expected the automobile will play I
An important part in the election to- |
The polls open at noon in the |
Chamber of Commerce and will remain !
open until o'clock, when they will |
be closed for two hours, to be opened ,
a gain at I O'Clock in the Arlington !
Hotel, where they will remain open |
until 9 o'clock. During the afternoon |
and evening the ieutenants in Mr.. /
'Villige's and Mr.. Callahan's organiza-
ions will use automobiles TO round up |
and carry them to the Cham
Der or the Arlington Hotel to vote.
Mr. Williges and Mr.. Callahan's |
managers both claim the election by |
IN easy margin. To the average mem /
'er who has not participated actively
n the contest for this office, it looks
IS If the race were close, and as If |
t would take the final count to de-
ermine with anything like reason
Lble. certainty which candidate has
he better of the argument
n the meantime there are several
Ipirited contests for directors, for which
here are today thirty-three candidates
.Spiring to fill the ten vacancies. Today
tx members who had been nominated
or director withdrew their names; they
SIX that they be not considered, even
hough the ballots have been printed,
nd 1t is too late for their names to be
taken off. These five are Hen
Y P. Blair, Hugh Reilly, Frank Mil
urn, B. F. Saul, John T. Crowley, and
}. ]. De Moll
Among the candidates for director is
harles J. Bell, second vice president.
7ho is slated for reelection as second
Ice president without opposition. If no
andidate is nominated against him, his
ame will he dropped from the list of
andidates for director. as the second
ice president is member of the board
y virtue of that office.
The Candidates.
This will leave the following candi-
ates for director:
francis A. Blum Granville NJ. Hunt.
don. j. w. Hunt
'ercival NJ. Brown. George H. Judd.
\. D. V. Burr. J. B. Kinnear.
;. B. Chapman. S. Dana Lincoln.
os. H.. Crawford. Thomas Fl. Melton.
ohm Dolph. John Mitchell, jr.
;. B. Earnshaw. ! John Nolan.
.dw. B. Eynon, jr. A. D. Prince.
V. T. Galliher A. f. Randle.
3. S. Graves. George F. Schutt.
William F. GUIDE. N. B. Shea.
,. J. HaltiEan. George w. Stuart.
,redk. e. Handy. J. Selwyn TAFT.