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candidates would swing the election not see fit to vote for either of the two. In case neither of the two open minded men saw fit to vote for either of the two candidates 1t would be just as much of a deadlock as if each paired with the other two on the voting In case of a deadlock it is not likely, it is reported. that Mayor Paonessa will be called upon to break the tie. If he was. however, there is little doubt but what Hart would be elected as the mayor has made no secret of the fact that he considers him the logical man for the position.
 Grace Has Strong Support It is said that the only way the mayor could be called upon to break the tie would be for the board to formally admit that they are dead locked and are unable to reach an agreement to break the tie. If they did not desire to do that, and could not agree on either Hart or Kelly, it is not impossible that they might compromise by selecting a third man. On the event that such a thing did happen, it is freely predicted that Captain T. W. Grace would be the choice. He is the veteran of the de- partment, has been considered a cap able officer and the only point raised against his candidacy is that he might not be physically qualified On the other hand his supporters, who are out in force the past few days. de- clare that if he is physically fit to hold down the berth of captain he is physically capable of being chief and that, from the view point of seniority rights, an injustice is being practised if he is not considered as a candi- date.
 Think Board Has Decided
 But while there are all sorts of gos- sip, those who have followed the mat ter closely seem to be strongly of the opinion that the board members have pretty fair idea of what is going to happen tonight. They contend that the commissioners have discussed the matter sufficiently among themselves and have been sufficiently "cam- paigned" by friends of the candidates so that they have no doubt in their own minds as to what way they will vote.
 It is even predicted on the streets that only a couple of ballots will be necessary to make the choice tonight In some circles there is a strong be- lief that among themselves. the police board members know today just who I 10 oh iaF ie
 Commission Criticized
 So great has become the interest in the campaign for q new police chief that the board is now being accused of being too dilatory in it's methods, The charge is being made freely on the streets that the board has erred badly in postponing final action so long. The argument is advanced that had the board decided immediately upon new chief at the time Rawl- ings was retired all this speculation, wire pulling" propaganda, etc, would have been eliminated. The choice would have been made quickly and the matter would have been end ed. AS it is the matter has drfted along for several weeks, various forces and factions have organized and now, no matter who is elected chief, there is bound to be dissatis. faction. The defeated candidate is bound to feel sighted. His friends are bound to feel indignant and among the rank and file Of the de | partment there are bound to be feel- ings that do not tend toward a har- | monious force.