Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-20
RACE
WITH DEMOCRATS
AN OPEN AFFAIR
Scheer WestefeId, KeIeber
and Cams Each Have a
Chance for Nomination.
Convention Date Uncertain

with the city election only liuie
over two weeks IN the future, the NJ
iuret uncertainty prevails NJ 10 "h"
viii he nominated 10y the democrats
for mayor. In the republican CAM
N rs certainty that either Boatilsnt
or Hickey win be the winner, WIN
long odds on oBatreht the man
Who can pick the democratic nolni-
noe could make a comfortable hVlnS
choosing the winners ri the Jharch
racetraek
After the democratic primaries last
Tuesday night, Henry dNesteIi'l
seemed to have the nomination sew
cd mn in n sack Just why ihis ieel-
lnp prevailed II Is difficult 10 ten. put
ma idea seemed TO have gaihcu
Ground that Mr. Wcsterteld was we
only dyed-in -the-wool hloWn-in-'ne-
class. all -wonl-and-a-yafd wlde mum
cipal ownership democrat 10 Anu
ouermc If the convention had peeh
bnld the dav following the primaries
Mr.. Wcsterfold would now have been
on his way to victory or defent
Delay Proves Dangerous
For reasons best known To- them
solyes. the democrats did not name
nc date of theif convention IN the
cali for the primaries. as IS usnahS
thc case. aud the time when the con-
vention viii be held Is stu 10 nc uc-
t,rmined Chairman Cloodell mas
called a meeting OF the central COM
nIttee for tomorrow night Tor ''e
purpose of deciding that question
The lapse OF time between the pr,
marles and the convention has proven
humorous 10 the chances OF MT YVES
terfeIds for the nomination, anu
whereas four days ago he seemed 20
be assured - the nomination, Hhc
rnce today is about the most OPEN
affair that can he IMAGINED. b'sldeS
Mr. Westerfeld there are three olher
mon who have a good chance Tor inc
nomination, with better than a poSsl-
hilitv that some one who has not peVn
mentioned may come IN ana bag Tue
pame The three men referred 70
are Alderman George G. Scheer, ".
A Kelehcr and Dr. d. II. earns 1he
friends Of all three have been WORKING
Ike heavers ever since the primaries
and there is better than an even
chance that an -Wosterfcld COM
blnation may he made in the con-
vcntion.
Democracy Questioned.
In the post primary discussion oi
the availability Of the various can
didates some interesting points nave
heen raised, and the opponents OF
Mr.. Westcrfcld have not hesitated 20
challenge his claim to being a demo
crat Rumors that he was opposed
ITpSlnGnt
Wilson and that his affiliations nave
laen more with the socialists tnai
with the democrats have been useu
frequently and effectively.
A wen known democratic leadef
Yesterday stated the matter IN tnis
language. Il like Henry. ahd hke
his cigars. but | don't sec where ne
dlcads in. lie must have gotten holu
OF a strong brand Of medicine, for ne
seems to have convinced a lot OF peo-
pie that he was the first man thal
ever thought OF municipal ownership,
and that he has patent on the idea
ira he a whole lot stronger tor MN
If I'd ever seen him out nj the polls
working for the ticket when we We're
needing him"
Schccr Zig Factor.
Alderman George G. Scheer, who
from the first has been recognized ~
A big factor in the face. has come Tor
ward with Il rush IN the developments
Of the last day or two. Mr.. Scheer
| rs a auiet man, and no hdnd-WaGon
campaign has been made for him, hut
! his friends recall the fact that as
| candidate for the Legislature TWO
years ago he led his ticket IN the
I city, that he is thoroughly familiar
with all municipal problems mat con-
! front the people ana that he has IRON
4 first 10 last been an advocate OF mu-
nicipal ownership.
/ Or earns friends have been putting
In excellent work for him in the last
1 Jew days. and claim that he VIII 80
| to the convention with plurality or
hthe delegates They do not hope to
win the nomination ON the first bal
I lott Is conceded that the chances
are in favor OF several ballots-hut
they believe that when the final vote
! is east he win hc the man to head
I the ticket
"Bnr keleher smiles genially and
pretends that he isn't "A candidate, but
the fact remains that he has a healthy
bunch OF delegates pledged to him
and that his strength is growing every
DAY The only objection 90 Mr. k"le~
her that has been urged so tar .
chat he Is too young. In reply ms
friends cali attention to the fact tha'
pnc OF the most successful city ad-
ministrations that Albuquerque has
ever known was that of Felix Lester
'and that Mr.. Lester was lust the age
LOT Mr. Kelchcr at the time he was
elected
Boatright or Bust.
ON the republican side of the fence
every thing points to the nomination
, of Mayor Boauight The announce
mcnt of NJ r. Hickey created quite a
furry nj the time that il was made,
.and there was some speculation rs
ito whether the leaders had changed
their plans ana had switched from
the present executive TO man that
they had decided would he a strong
cr candidate.
During the last few days all douh,
ttp the subject has been set at rest.
MIR. Hickey is persona non grata wit
1.-THE powers that be IN the local re-
publican organization. II is an open
secret that "Cap" Clearwater and
sheriff Romero don't want Hickey
as candidate, and as a sporiiuS
proposition 1t wouldn't be a bad be'
that Hickey will not be the candidate.
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Falling Wall Kills Miner.
Santa Fe. March l9--John COR
/ rWt Il coal miner at work In new
\ prospect II the Albuquerque and
Cerrillos Coal company. was killed
AnainrA..N HN "A fnllin. nNnll