New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-09
SKETCHES OF THE CANDIDATES.

Edward T. Bartlett tie Republican nominee for
Justice OF the Supreme Court. born at skaneaes
y. V, about fifty years ago. He was the son OF
prominent physician Of the town. and Is a direct
Judge Josiah Bartlett, OF Tie
Supreme Court of New-IIampshire, and known as one
Of the ablest iurists OF New England. Mr. Bartlett
received his education In the schools Of his native
county, and after studying law admitted TO the
bar at Syracuse About twenty-five years ago he be
came a citizen OF New-York, and soon acquired the
reputation OF being an able LAWYER. For years he
has taken high rank as member Of the New York bar.
and has been engaged in much important litigation.
Politically. Mr. Bartlett has been active faithful,
thorough going Republican from early manhood, and is
a thorough believer in and eloquent advocate OF
the principles Of his party. He is ex-presldent Of
the Republican Club, Of which he was a charter
member. Mr.. Bartlett belongs to the law firm Of
Bartlett Wilson & Hayden, No. As Walst. and lives
at No 20 Union Square East
Myer S. Isaacs, the Republican candidate for Judge
Of the Superior Court belongs TO OF the most re-
spected Hebrew families in NewYork. His father is
Rabbi Abram S. Isaacs whose reputation has extended
all over the United States. Mr. Isaacs is about forty
five years old. He was born In NewYork, and has
always lived here. He has been a member OF the bar
for years and is q member of the firm Of Sanger q
Isaacs. His partner, Adoph L. Sanger was president
OF the Board Of Aldermen. The firm IS engaged in
general practice but Mr. Isaacs has made special
study of the law OF real estate. Under Governor Cor
a vacancy on the bench Of the Marine Court, caused
by the death of Judge Snnot and three years he
was candidate for election TO ill judgeshlp in the
City Court.
j. Langdon Ward for Judge Of the Court Of Common
Pleas halls from Massachusetts, having been born at
saem In that State fOrtyseven years ago. When
the war broke ont he was student at Harvard Uni
verslty OF the class Of 62 His prospects for literary
career were bright. but he promptly obeyed the call
Of his country and, enlising in the Salem Zouaves
afterward the sth Massachusetts, Infantry he went to
the front and fought bravey throughout the war
retiring with the rank Of major lie came 10 this CITY
and hogan the study of law. He was graduated nom
columbia College Law school, was admitted to the
bar. and soon entered upon lucrative practice. lie
f. a member OF the firm of North. Ward d WaG5tafi,
No 100 Broadway and his home is at No. $50 West
seventy fourth-st lie is a member Of the Union
Leac1e Club and several social ORGANIZATIONS
Henry Grasse, one Of the nominees OF the cry
Court Bench was born In this city In 1882 was edu
Gated at the New-York public schools, was graduated
~ tbe Columbia College Law School. and was ad-
,nltted TO the bar in 1876 lie has since been IN the
rr,cice NJ his profession am has an ofice at No.
,eT Hroadwav. He lives aV134 East One-hmdfed-
-ssventh-st Mr.. Crasse Is one OF the most
enthusiastic young Republicans IN the upper Pa!' %
the cty and has for many years been leader OF the
XXIIId District. 1900, - a..
pennbI,can candidate for Judge of one OF the CITY
courts Is about thirty-seven years OLD. He "as
bo-r in Salem. Weshington County, N y. ana Win
~ narent came 70 Brooklyn when he was an lhlai''
IIe lived there until 1872 when he moved 70 HafIem'
rIre he row lives at No. AS 50. NicholasaVe. LIKE
Ne father before him, Mr.. Cronin Is a lawyer. nc
arst studied law with his father ara IN 100 ""s
ai++.d IN the bar Since that time ne ha' Oeen
~ sctive practice I'm this city, lie has De"h "sso
c,.ted for Ten years with Mr.. woodbury. ana MI
Chcbi in the practice Of law, ana has oi io -
NJ ~ Pnest Mr.. CronIn has irVin a aaII,,cS
line taken great deal OF interest III P snncsS
Willie living in Brooklyn he serVeo U Eo S1nntv
i'm i'm terms as secretary OF the hnks s.t.T Or
GoUnitfee In 1855 Mr.. CrOnln was nun ot I'd ran
Gidernsn I'm The XIXth Assembly plsuIo.1' an" aIected
ea0 abead of his ticket although noe pn1,tu
Iobn X Nngent is one Of the best khomn ~ ale
cans m the CITY, and has been Tor many Sei' IL us
and efYcjent leader of the XlVth DsucG sorvcd
horn I'm ms city m 1S4l. During the Nnr Az snd
in The 7gfb New. York Volunteers tltlshlalmo ~
was oron,oted 10 captain. Dix year aso ,ta ram
elected Coroner by atterlng plurlty over vi" ne ran
many and County Democracy =, a. tbfee
aga n for tne sarne Office, the RepuDlc7h '0"0' NV
years ,...ai, Nugents assO-
William Wainman one Of Captain Nu It D. Dt,ng
ciates for Coroner is manager Of the IioS Pennh
press C0mpanv ana one OF the most rnsuoh heP ain
cans OF The With District. lie Ran for tle sNi'' ~
on the Republican ticket three years Aso ,or CIR
DR. George W. W. Kram, the other nOnlHoo p5oonnsvl
oner IL Of German descent He was born IN Ie Ia I
vania. He ia a physician on large p.n0~'0' "
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