The log cabin Democrat., 1914-01-29
FRANK JONES FOR
 MAYOR FAVORED
(. (. DENNEY WITHDRAWS
CIVIC LEAGUE COMMITTEE AL so RECOMMENDS WILL CAN
 ADA FOR MARSHALL.


 for mayer and Will H. Canada for marshal was submitted by the advis- oly 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 it would probably submit recommend ation 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 a candidate for mayor several days ago Prof. Denney stated that his only ob- 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.
 l Despite the threatening weather, there was 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 a further report at which recommendation 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 a dissenting vote and the con- mittee was continued
 Secretary J. 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 150. Mr. Dawson said he believes the mem bership will reach 200 by the next meeting.
 Neither MT. Jones nor MT. 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 1 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 I had any desire to hold this or 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 I submitted. This being true, I feel that there is no longer any excuse or reason for me to con- tinue in the race. 1 am interested in the towns welfare, not in holding of flee. I entered the race without so- licitation from anyone and am with drawing in the interest of no one or 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, shall always be most thankful.
 "Very truly,
 "C. c. DENNEY."