The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-04-04

OF the board of commissioners; that
he cannot offer a motion from his
presiding chair; that he has no power
to vote; and that he must sign or
dinances. But in the commission gov
eminent law setting forth the duties
of mayor one paragraph reads that
the mayor shall from time to time
communicate to the board of COM
missioners in waiting such informa-
ton and recommend such measures as
in his opinion may tend to the i'm
provement of the finances of the city,
the police, health, security, ornament.
comfort, and general prosperity of the
city, Another clause reads: The
mayor shall be active and vigilant in
enforcing all laws and ordinances for
shall cause all subordinate officers to
be dealt with promptly for any neg
lect or violation of duty"
Despite the interest in the fight for
mayor that overshadows the contest
for members of the board of educa-
ton, considerable effort is being made
in behalf of a candidate whose cleo
ton would add a new face to the city
school directors. Earl Akers, presi-
dent of the Kansas Reserve State
bank, former state treasurer, and for
years a power in Kansas affairs, is
the candidate for the position. Such
an addition to the school board would
be of great value to the public school
system, it is argued.
Betting on the results of the mayor
contest in the city election next Tues
day has become active in the last few
days. The strength shown by w. L.
he led the four candidates for mayor
has made him a decided faYorite in
the betting. The Wasson-S Stevens con-
test Also is a betting feature, but it is
drawing even money. No bets are
being placed on opponents to Han
cock, Stanfield or McGiffert.
That w. H. WATSON will have the
support of Y. w. c. A. members Isl
certain. for it is generally known that
WATSON gives his experience as a fl
nancial man without charge to the or
ganization every year in auditing their
books
I'm mighty proud of the way To-
peka voted for me in the primary"
Bob" McGiffert, candidate for re-
election as commissioner of parks and
public property, said today. The ex-
marines friends expect him to poll
one of the most gratifying votes in the
election, and to not only increase his
own margin, but to reduce the number
of votes cast for his opponent. Clyde
o. Tresner, McGiffert's opponent, has
stated that he thinks McGiffert has
shown his strength in the primary and |
cannot increase the vote. But i'll
Tresner can overcome the lead of Nc
Giffert it would be the most surpris-
ing event of the election.
You remember last November how
there was a best-looking candidate? ?"
asked DR.. G. w. Hill in the city food |
today. You remember
how a woman who was uncertain how |
to vote placed the pictures of candi- |
dates before her and said she was sure
she twould vote for Doctor Clark for
coroner because he was the best look |
ing? I'll bet that Bob McGiffert will F.,
easily get the votes of that kind. I'm !
going to see that woman and show her |
my boss's picture" Doctor Hill has |
clipped n picture of the good looking |
young park commissioner and is using !
it in his electioneering.
w. S. Hancock, street commits |
sioner, is the only candidate who ex-
pressed a desire to have, the regular |
commission meeting on Tuesday |
want to get started" Hancock said. |
But Hancock was high man in the |
primary and is certain of reelection |
Today when it is necessary to have a |
quorum. CT the commission, for ap-
proving payrolls, Commissioner Nc |
commission available for nearly an
hour When the quorum assembled it |
was composed of W. H. WATSON, w. s. |
Hancock and McGiffert. The regular
commission meeting will be held the
latter part of the week, rather than
on Tuesday it was agreed.