The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-24
FRANK JONES FOR
MAYOR FAVORED
c. C. DENNEY WlTHDRAWS
CIVIC LEAGUE COMMITTEE AL.
so RECOMMENDS WILL CAN
ADA FOR MARSHALL.

An endorsement of J. Frank Jones
for mayer and Will H. Canada for
marshal was submitted by the advis-
ory committee and unanimously
adopted by the Conway Civic League
at a meeting held at the Epworth
League rooms of the Methodist church
last night. The committee stated that
1t would probably submit recommend
alton for the Office of alderman in the
three wards at the next meeting.
which will be held Friday night. Jan
uary 30.
"A development of equal interest in
municipal politics was the withdrawal
today of Prof. C. c. Denney of the
State Normal, who announced as
candidate for mayor several days ago,
Prof. Denney stated that his only OBJ
Ject in making the race was to urge
the Importance of permanent street
Improvement by the city, and he be-
lieves this object has already been
largely accomplished. Although Prof
Denney stated that he did not care
to become an active candidate, it is
understood that many of his friends
will seek to have him elected alder
man of his ward.
Despite the threatening weather
there was a fairly good attendance
'at last nights meeting of the Civic
League, which was presided over by
the chairman, Supt. J. P. Womack.
The report of the advisory committee
was submitted by w. D. Cole, Jr.,
who stated that the recommendation
OF Messrs. Jones and Canada for the
positions of mayor and marshal, re-
spectively, had been unanimously
adopted by the committee. He also
stated that further report at which
recommendations for aldermen would
probably be made would be submitted
at the next meeting of the league. On
motion of Rev. F. S. H. Johnston the
report of the committee was adopted
without dissenting vote and the COM
mittee was continued.
Secretary ]. C. Dawson stated to-
day that more than 100 applications
for membership in the league were
received last night, bringing the total
number of members to at least $50.
Mr.. Dawson said he believes the men,
bership will reach 200 by the next
meeting.
Neither Mr.. Jones nor Mr.. Canada
were candidates for the positions to
which they were recommended, but
both stated today that they would ac-
cept the nomination if the people de-
sired them to serve.
The withdrawal of Prof. Denney
leaves Mayor w. H. Duncan as the
only other outspoken candidate for
mayor, and it is believed that there
will be no further entries in this race
There are, however, several other can
didates for marshal among whom are
Constable John Long, John Cox and
j. R. Piercey.
In announcing his withdrawal from
the mayors race today, Prof. Denney
issued the following card:
"Some days ago, when l announced
for mayor of Conway, it seemed high.
ly probable that it might be possible
for me to further the better interests
of the town by so doing. At no time
have l had any desire to hold this OF
any other Office just for the fun OF
so doing. So far as l know, every
voter and every candidate still in the
race favors every plank Of the plat.
form that l submitted. This being
true, l feel that there is no longer
any excuse or reason for me to con.
tinue in the race. l am interested in
the towns welfare, not in holding of.
fee. l entered the race without so.
licitation from anyone and am with.
drawing in the interest of no one OF
upon the suggestion of no one, but
simply because this course seems to
me to be for the best interest of Con.
way. To my friends who have pledg.
ed their loyal support, I shall always
be most thankful.
Every truly,
&C. c. DENNEY."