San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-18
THIRD TICKET
IS TALKED IN
C|TYC0NTEST
Blacks Maneuvers, How
ever, May Have Orig
mated Rumor.
RIEDEN DOUBTS 1T
Thinks Mayor Will Still
Stay by Him Out
of Loyalty.

That a third ticket, composed en-
tirely OF business men, will oppose both
Sheriff John w. Tobin and Mayor
Black in the municipal campaign this
spring was persistent rumor in
political circles Saturday. Some who
heard it, however, declared that it was
merely an enlargement upon a pre-
yious rumor that Mayor Black hoped
to surround himself with four bust
ness men. disca-ding both Commits
siOners Pfeiffer and Rieden, in the
effort TO be reelected. None would
hazard a guess as to the personnel Of
the third ticket and no one seemed
TO know the identity OF the four men
whom the mayor is reported to have
selected for his running mates.
In the absence of any formal state
ment from Mayor Black as to his
intentions with regard to the mayor
atty race, speculation is being INDUCED
in both at the city hall and court
house. Daily rumors that the mayor
has decided to make the race are just
as numerous as other rumOrs to the
effect that he will not run.
y Rieden Does Not Believe Rumor.
One report Saturday was that those
who have lined up with the mayor for
the next fight, planning to place four
business men on the ticket, are doubt
full regarding his chances for re-elec-
ton and have decided to find him
another job so as to get him out OF the
way. In the event they cannot per-
suade him TO abandon the fight. how
ever, they are said to be planning TO
drop Commissioner Rieden and carry
only the mayor on the ticket.
Commissioner Rieden, when Ques-
toned regarding this rumor Satur-
day, said that no such reports had
reached his ears. So far as he knew,
he said. he is to run on tn, same ticket
with the mayor, if Mayor Black runs.
He prOfessed absolute ignorance. how
ever, regarding the mayors plans.
Il am inclined to doubt the truth
of any such report" Commissioner
Rieden said. l have stuck by the
mayor and, according TO all moral
precepts l naturally expect him to
stick by me. | can't conceive of his
deserving me this late in the fight"
Bushick Likely Candidate.
Virtually assured that Sheriff To-
bin will be selected at the coming
convention TO head the Wright-Lam-
bert ticket, supporters of this faction,
as well rs their political enemies are
specializing anxious,y regarding the
identity OF the two other men on the
ticket. Although the threG above
named have consistently refrained from
disclosing their plans, it is generally
believed that Frank Bushick will be
the selection for tax commissioner. 1t
is predicted that his name will be
placed before the convention as a can
didate for that office.
With regard to the selection Of a
candidate to oppose Commissioner Viii
liam o. Rieden who already has an
nounccd his candidacy, considerable
doubt exists. Although the name of
Louis Heuermann was mentioned fire.
quently it is said he will not be the
choise Of the Tobin- Wright.Lambert
faction.
Capt. James Stevens. of the police
department, has been mentioned as a
possible candidate for Commissioner
Rieden's job but none will admit that
he has finally been decided upon.
Convention Plans Proceed.
Plans for the convention which will
pass on the selection of the Wright
Lambert ticket are sad to be pro-
crossing satisfactorily and it is prob
able it will be held Mt BeethCv ven Hall
the latter part of this month or early
in March. The work is now confined
to the selection of chairmen for the
various precincts. When this is COM
pleted precinct meetings will be held
and delegates named for the popular
convention. As only those voters op-
posed to the Black faction in the
present administration will be invited
to participate, it is generally conceded
that Sheriff Tobin will be the nominee
for mayor.
Choice by the commissioners court
of man to fill the uncxpired term
Of Sheriff Tobin, in the event he is
elected mayor, is matter of con-
siderable interest. Many think that
Chief Deputy Alphonse, Newton should
be given the job. 1t is known that
he would accept this honor but 1t is
not believed that he would seek re-
election when his partial term ex-
pired.
1t is also Understood that one faction
at the SQUIRT house is in favor of Civ
ing the job to Chief of Police Albert
o. Van Ripper. In fact runners have
been in circulation at both the police
station and court house that Chief Van
Ripper already had been decided upon.
Other reports were that Captain Stew
ems could have the job provided e
does not desire TO run for street COM
missioner.
Sheriff Tobin has steadfastly re-
fused to discuss the matter, stating
that the selection of his successor,
in case he is elected mayor, is up to
the county judge and commissioners.
He has indicated that he has no de-
sire to influence them in their selec-
ton.