The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-02-20

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Never before, with a city primary
election only a little more than a
month away. has there been such a
dearth of candidates. There are only
three openly declared candidates in
the field for the nomination for may
or. Jay E. House. editor of "On Sec
ond Thought in the Topeka Daily
Capital; Fred Voiland, a North To-
peka merchant, and Charles l.. Short,
1195 Fillmore street, are the only can
didates who have thus far declared
themselves.
But this does not mean that the
bushes are not being beaten in the
hope of jumping more candidates.
Indeed, II reports are true, band OF
heaters, representing different inter.
ests, but brought together by a mutual
desire to defeat the avowed candi-
dates, have been very active, and as
a result Of their efforts, many citi-
zens have been mentioned" or have
been reported as being urged by
their friends" to become candidates.
Watchful Waiting Attitude.
An even half-dozen of Topeka's citi-
Gems are in the attitude of watchful
waiting They each have one ear to
the ground, but whether they are
listening in preparation to take flight
Mt sound of the warning tread of the
heaters. or whether it is in hope OF
hearing the mandatory voice of the
dear people calling them to office, is
a matter of speculation.
There is Col. J. w. F. Hughes. who
reports that his friends are pound
ing him on the back in an effort to
drive him into the race. The colonel
has a lot of friends and. considering
the amount of running he has done.
he really is entitled to longer tenure
of office than he has ever received.
The colonel reported a few days ago
that he felt he would be forced to a
decision in a short time.
Billiard Again?
j. B. Billiard, like Colonel Hughes,
also an ex-mayor, likewise reports
that he has the matter under consid-
and recently Luther Bailey has been
sprung" and presumably is sitting
back to see how the proposition takes.
Charles Blakeley. ex-councilman and
formerly a member of the state legis-
lature, is reported to be Haunting his
hat, but has not yet SHE'D it into the
ring. e. f. Stanley, ex-councilman
and principal of Sumner school. is
also alleged to have a lid which he is
considering subjecting to the ring
test. Undoubtedly before the beaters
are through some OF these candidates
will be driven out into the open. Ev-
cry day one hears new names spoken
in connection with the mayoralty
race. The latest are Captain p. H.
Coney. w. A. Smith, T. A. McNeal and
J. j. Lannan.
II Feel COnfidcnt''-Housc.
Jay f. House expresses himself as
we'll satisfied with the progress of his
campaign. IT feel confident that l
shall be nominated and elected" said
House.
Fred Voiland is not talking for pub
LEGATION at present.
ho T. ho1; hot hi
long residence in Topeka and his wide
acquaintance will be strong card for
him. MY record, l believe, shows
that l am qualified for the position of
mayor" Mr.. Short has lived in To-
peka thirty-five years. twenty-five of
which were in the employ of the
Santa Fe. He has property interests
which have taken his time for the last
ten years.
For Finance Commissioner.
When Roy L. Bone. present COM
missioner, announced that he would
deny Jay House the pleasure of run
ming against him, and later withdrew
from city politics and stated he would
not be a candidate to succeed himself
as commissioner of finance. the field
thus left open soon had many en-
trants. w. H. WATSON, present city
auditor. announced his desire of hold
ing his "boss's'' job. A. o. Beach, A
G. Lewis. Colonel ]. D. Norton and R
M. McCiaW nave since announced thelI
candidates.
w. H. WATSON. present city auditor
believes himself to be a strong candi
date. He says:
las city auditor for the last fiv,
years. l have been closely related t,
and connected with the duties of tn,
commissioner of finance and revenue
For many years ] have made stud.
Of municipal government and munich
pal affairs. l feel that l am wei
qualified to exercise the duties of tn
ONCE seek and am asking the voter
Of Topeka to give me the promotion
which trust l deserve.
''I came to Topeka e5 years age
have conducted a successful bushes
for myself. have been city tickle
agent for the Rock Island in this city
/ stand for an economical administra
tion of city affairs.'
Bigger and Better Topeka.
r. NJ. McGaw. In speaking of hi
oun1iffcations. says:
s-Ehe favor with which the an
n0uncement Of my candidacy for tn
poDition OF commissioner OF fnanc