The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-11-18
MENTIONED FOR ALDERMAN.
There Is Much Speculation Over Alder
man Dawson's Successor.

When the city council convenes to-
night, Mayor w. II. Ward will make
one of the most important appointments
OF his administrative career. The resig-
nation of David Dawson as alderman
from the fourth bailiwick has created
vacancy which the mayor is empow
cred by city ordinance to fill. His
pointment is subject to contirmat' ~
the councillors. Alderman Dawe ~
expired term extends to " ~ IA,
and the appointee endorsed bS>S alder
men of the other five wards vii serve
until his successor is elected at the polls
the first Tuesday in March.
Since Mr.. Dawson's resignation be-
came effective Nov. l5, ward four has
been without a representative in the
city's governing board and among the
voters in that district as well as else
where in the city, much speculation is
rife as to who shall hereafter look out
for the interests of the fourth in the
deliberations of the city fathers. Thus
far Mayor Ward had given no inkling
of whom he has in mind for the offices
Sc far as the public is concerned the
choice is wholly problematical. 1t is
known that more than one name has
been suggested to the mayor for con-
sideration.
Something akin to party alignment
has invariably developed wherever men
have come together to discuss the prob
abilities of the mayors selection. Inas-
much as there is a concerted effort to
persuade the mayor to continue a So
cialist in the fourth ward chair at city
hall, it is fair to say that partisan lines
have been drawn among the "men-
tionees." Alderman Dawson was nom
mated in a Socialist caucus and elected
on the party's ticket. Insofar as any
legislation attempted by the council in
the past two years has represented the
thought and feeling and favor of the So7s
cialist party, Alderman Dawson was
usually found espousing it, To that
extent he represented his party and its
members now contend that their tri-
umphant test of strength in the spring
of 1912 should be entitled to due con-
sideration.
For that reason, Socialists of ward
four are favoring the candidacy of James
Grogan of Brook street His name has
been referred to Mayor Ward as a man
we'll qualified to represent the con-
-ltutACf WHICH, suppplttu MI. DtWsOH
during his tenure of office. OF all the
men who have been mentioned, Mr.. Gro
gan's name is oftenest heard, perhaps
for the reason that he is the only one
who has signified an absolute willing
ness to accept if appointed.
There are good men a-plenty in the
fourth ward, but number of quiet con-
ferenees have usually developed the in
formation that some of them could not
be prevailed upon TO serve. In this con-
nection the name of l.. j. Good has been
frequently heard, but yesterday il was
learned that Mr.. Good would not con-
slider an appointment. Many were found
to favor the appointment of Peter Thorn,
but it is quite unlikely that he would
consent to serve, The Times is informed.
1t win be recalled that Mr.. Thorn was
the caueus nominee in 1912. On re-
count he lost the election by one vote.
Edwin Keast of 6 Prospect avenue Is
another, one of the @mentioneeesn So
far as could be learned to-day he had
not been approached in the matter. Not
a few voters in ward four are ready
any moment to defend Mr. Keast's quail
ifcations for the office. The name of
William T. Calder of the firm of Muteh
& Calder is also among those whom the
are talking for alderman.
Mr. Calder is by no means an avowed
but no one doubts that he
would prove an able representative in
the council if appointed and dif he would
accept.