Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-04-26

Aside from the fact that the new
election Law requires cities Of more
than 20o inhabitants to nominate can
didates for municipal offices At the
time the state primary is held. there
seems TO be little interest IN the COM
ing primary election in the rural dis
fricts. This fact, however, should cali
for big vote in the cities as there is
always more or less rivalry in the Sc
iection Of municipal officers In small
cities. and it is believed that a large
per cent OF the registered vote win be
cast at the primary election.
As the end OF the campaign ap-
proaches interest in the nomination of
county candidates seems to increase
throughout the county and some OF
the candidates who are closely con-
tested in the race for office are max
ing dIiigent search for votes in all
parts Of the country.
Predictions "DlfficuIts
II Is difficult, of course, to make
anything like a safe guess as to the
probable success of the several candi-
dates for county offices except for
sheriff. clerk, recorder and those who
win have no direct opposition. The
campaign this year has been attended
with as little interest as any since the
primary system was adopted.
The contest seems to be for coun-
ty assessor and for representa-
tives In the legislature. If one can
base opinion upon what is said in diff
ferent parts Of the county Tom Kay
is going to be first on the legislative
ticket Dave Looney Of jefferson is
also recognized IN most parts OF the
county as a probable candidate and Is
likely to receive high place on the tick
ct IL Salem gives him the support he
received at the last primary election.
J. j. Keber banker OF Mt. Angel, is
favorably spoken of in different parts
of the county. and in Salem, and seems
likely to be one Of the lucky five. Mr.
Keber was the last man TO file and he
Is giving the campaign little attention,
but having been known well In the
county by reason Of his activity In diff
fcrent public matters pertaining to the
welfare Of Oregon and Marion county
he is likely TO be winner in the race.
Davey LIKELY Choice.
There seems to be considerable spec
Nation as to the other candidates in
the field receiving nomination. and
who will be selected from the long list
10 fill the remaining two places is very
difficult to determine at this time
Frank Davey, who has served in Off
ciaI capacity several times since choos-
ing Oregon as location for home and
vocation, has the advantage over spme
Of his opponents on account of his
long political affillation, wide ac-
quaintance and efficiency as states
man. Many are free to predict that
the pioneer legislator will be nomi-
One thing is certain, he will be well
supported in Salem and in the eastern
and northern part OF the county. Mar.
tin. Riggs and Wrlghtman. as near as
can be calculated, are running neck
and neck and no one dares bet on who
will be first under the wire,
Assessor Race Close.
For county assessor the vote IL like
ly TO be close, West Jones and Steel
hammer are all working diligently in
the country precincts, with sentiment
In favor OF the former In some parts
of the county. What strength he will
have In Salem is not easily determined.
but II Is believed that West is run
ming ahead Of the other two candidates