Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-26
THREE OUT FOR MAYOR
MIR. KIRKPATRICK LATEST TO
SEEK HIGH HONOR.
w. L. Barber and George McBee Can
didates For Councilman-at-
Large.-The Others.

Mr.. E. C. Kirkpatrick is candi-
date for mayor of Dallas, and the
man who defeats him will have to go
some. His petition is now in circula-
ton, and is meeting with willing sign
ers. The throwing Of his headgear
into the arena, again gives the quail
fed electors of the balliwick three
candidates, Mr. kirkpatrick filling the
gap left vacant by the withdrawal Of
DR.. McCallon. Those now in the run
ming are Messrs. Nose Mansion, Hugh
Black and E. c. kirkpatrick. All are
well known citizens, each having his
individual ideas of how the affairs of
the local government should be con-
Quoted, and it will be up to the voter
to choose according to his light.
Mr.. W. L. Barber, now representing
the second ward in the city council,
is a candidate for councilman-at-
large, U. S. Loughary, whose friends
sought the place for him, having de-
clined to make the race. One familiar
with Mr.. Barber's work in the coun-
ell during his term of office can but
endorse his candidacy. As chairman
of important committees, notably the
street committee, he has lqbored dill
gently for the good of his constitu-
ency, and his return to the alderman
ic body as councilman-at-large would
only be deserving compliment, and
an acknowledgement of appreciation
of valuable services rendered.
Mr.. Barber's candidacy is opposed
by Mr.. George Mc3ee, an old resi-
dent of the community, and one in
whom the people have confidence, but
whose ideas concerning certain mat
ters of government are in conflict with
what is taken to be prevailing senti-
ment, and this attitude necessarily les
sens his chances for election, though
he will doubtless poll large vote.
Mr. John Miller, the present in
cumbent from the third district, and
who attempted to sidestep further
service as municipal legislator, has
been induced by his ward neighbors
to carry their banner in the approach
ing election, and will be returned
without opposition. Mr.. Miller was
appointed to the aldermanic job when
Alderman Sibley resigned upon ac-
cepting the appointment of county at
torney, since which time he has been
one of the most active members of
the council. As a committeeman he
has shirked no responsibility, and has
depended upon his own thinking ap-
paraths for his opinions, which have
been expressed fearlessly and CON
scientiously. John Miller has good
record.
Mr.. Joseph M. Card would be alder
man from the second ward, and up to
this time has no opposition. He will
probably become municipal dad"
without a struggle, there being no dis
position on the part of residents of his
district to urge the candidacy of
another.
In the first ward Mr.. John L. Sween-
ey and Rev. C. C. Curtis are con-
tenders for aldermanic honors, and
there promises to be hotly contested
While the latter is max
ing no personal effort, being in the
hands of his friends, he has a CON
following, as has also his op-
ponent, and the result of the vote
would be difficult to forecast. Mr..
Sweeney has the advantage of having
resided in Dallas for 10, these many
years, and probably has a wider per-
sonal acquaintance. than has the rev
srend gentleman whose petition was
circulated by friends in his behalf.
The vote will be drawn from some
what differing elements, and the pre-
dominating influence will likely be
shown by the ballot. Both men are
capable TO discharge the duties de-
'olving upon them.
Charles Gregory will continue to
wear the title of auditor and police
Judge another term, he having no OPP
position for that position. Mr.. Greg
'ry is efficient in every particular, and
his guidance of the council in many
Important matters, made possible by
lose application to every detail in
with city affairs, may be
onsidered in the light of an invalu-
bile asset.