Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1913-12-13
Louisville and Jefferson County
Democrats Not Especially
Interested.
Mayor Buschemeyer Continuing
Splendid Record of APP
pOintments.
SHERLEY AGAIN A CANDIDATE

Tno next event In kentucky pol
itics and one which is causing much
discussion, especially among the
country editors, is the four-cornered
race for the Democratic nomination
for Senator to succeed Senator w. o.
Bradley, the entrants being Gov.
McCreary, ex-Gov. Beckham, Con-
gresham Stanley and Dave Smith.
In a. summary of the race thus far
T. A. Cromwell, correspondent of the
Cincinnati Enquirer, gives what he
states is a careful estimate of the
situation thus far, figuring Beckham
to carry about forty counties, Stan
seven and Smith two, but the
counties given have only an average
Democratic vote of possibly 400 to
700, and do not include Jefferson,
Fayette or Kenton, which contain big
Democratic votes. Aside from Mr..
Cromwell's predictions it is ex-
pected that Beckham will carry
Kenton county on account of his as
sociation with former Gov. Goebel,
and Gov. McCreary will carry Fay
cite through the efforts of Repre-
sentative BILLY" Klair, who has
espoused Gov. McCreary's cause, but
right here in Jefferson county, with
registered vote in Louisville alone
Of $500, there is still much uncer-
tainty and doubt as to how the major
ity will go, and at present there is
not much interest manifested for
various reasons.
In the first place the local Democ-
racy can see no reason why they
should lose any sleep in the future
over either the State or national
contests, as they receive very little
consideration from either, all of the
national Government pie being die
lated by Senator Ollie James, with
the exception of the Collectorship,
when ne was assisted ina way. by
Congressman Ben Johnson, and in
every appointment an out-of-town
man, coming possibly from one of
the above counties with a Democratic
vote Of 500 or so, has been given
the preference, while Louisville and
Jefferson county, with a combined
vote of $4,000, has been given no
thought.
Then again in the matter of State
appointments the only appointments
made in Louisville of any conse-
quence was that of Prison Commits
sioner, and Gov. McCreary gave that
to Dan O'Sullivan, who is thoroughly
out of accord with both the leaders
and rank and file of local Democracy.
Louisville and Jefferson county
Democracy will heartily support the
nominee, but judging from the pres
ent outlook big majority is lying
around here mighty idle for primary
purposes.
In spite of the prediction that
many would be disappointed when
Mayor Buschemeyer made his ap-
pointments, there has been general
satisfaction thus far, and in line with
his splendid appointments on the
boards his reappointment of Wharf
master Frank Dugan, Fire Chief
Tim Lehan and Col. H. Watson
Lindsey this past week are but rec
ognition of the splendid services of
these efficient officials. Major Pat
Ridge will again be selected as Night
Chief Of Police. the Majors long
service with the police department
making him the right man for the
place. his splendid judgment. and as
an aid to Col Lindsey giving us the
best department in the country. Two
other Democrats who are in line for
something nice are Ben Sand and
Charley Barker, the former being
given credit for exposing Axton's la
Dor record in the campaign, while the
latter proved a second "Jack Shea"
In conducting Democratic head
quarters.
Speaking OF popular appointments,
and in this case IL is a lady, the
reappointment of Miss Mamie Hen
messy as a deputy in County Clerk
Pres Rays office this week was
we'll deserved one, this young lady
being a splendid campaigner, and
much OF her chiefs strength is cred
tied to her through her electioneer-
ing at picnics, bazars. church fes-
tivals and other gatherings before
and after the primary.
Congressman Swagar Sherley is
expected home by holiday time to
begin building his fences for re-
election next year and will, In all
probability, receive the Democratic
nomination without opposition, HIS
contest to come In the November
election chiefly from the Bull
Moosers. whom II is rumored will
probably select Major Owens or Col.
p. III. Callahan. The only other Of
fices to be filled locally will be that
for members OF the Board OF Educa-
ton, DR.. Weaver and DR., Bloom to
be candidates for reelection, while
Phil Thompson, former Trustee, will