The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-01-19
PHYERSON'S Suit NEXT
His Bond Was Filed Four Months
Ago-Result of the De-
ciSion.


Trenton few minutes prior to the time
THE NEWS went to press yesterday after
noon, that the decision of the Supreme
Court in the quo l0diTanto proceedings
brought by ex-President of the Board of
Finance John Edelstein, against John D.
Fraser, had been filed, corroborated the ex-
elusive announcement of this event in Tues
days JERSEY CITY NEWS. The news put
new life into the discussions of the Finance
Board muddle and much speculation was
INDUCED in as to the ultimate effect of the
decision. Well informed gentlemen who have
not discussed the situation because OF fear
that there might have been some mistake as
to Mr. Edelstein's victory, were loquacious
enough last night.
PETERsoN's BOND FILED.
There is another surprise in store for per-
sons interested in the outcome OF the all
around ''scrap" between Mayor Wanser and
the Board of Finance and the Democrats
and Republicans for control of the board.
Democrats on the inside base their hopes for
gaining control upon Mr.. Peterson That
gentleman, it has been generally supposed,
had been caught mapping while Mr.. Edel-
stein was fighting. Such. however, has not
been the case Mr. Peterson has been on the
alert and notwithstanding all statements to
the contrary. has filed his bond in quo
warranto proceedings against Commissioner
Detwiller. The case will be argued in the
next term of the Supreme Court
Mr.. Peterson's bond for the prosecution
of his suit was filed four months ago. The
bond was prepared in the City Hall and by
LAWYER who understands his business
thoroughly, which fact will be demonstrated
in the near future. The bond is in the sum
of $500, and Mr.. Petersons surety is no less
parsonage than Mr.. John Edelstein. This
important paper was properly sworn to
and subscribed before James E. Connolly,
Clerk of the Board of Tax Commissioners,
who enjoys the distinction of being Notary
Public That Mr.. Peterson had filed his
bond was a secret, and was being guarded
Zealously by persons who knew it. 1t is now
the property of the readers OF THE JERSEY
CITY NEWS.
DETwILLER GOING SOUTH.
Mr.. Detwiller, it is said, recently learned
that Mr. Peterson's bond had been filed in
the suit brought against him. When he was
informed of the decision in the suit brought
by Mr.. Edelstein against his colleague, Mr..
Fraser he expressed desire to resign, de-
claring that he had no desire to keep any
man out of an office which the Supreme
Court of the State had decided he was en-
titled to. Mr. Detwiller believes that the
decision in his case will be similar to that
handed down in the Edelstein- Fraser con-
troversy. Upon good authority it is said
that Nj. Detwillers resignation would have
been in Mayor Wansers hands in the early
part of the week had not intimate friends
induced him to abandon the idea of resign
ing and to wait for the courts to dispose of
the case Ill health is the principal reason
for Mr.. Detwiller's Southern trip, but at
the same time he is said to be
glad to be far away from such disturbed
neighborhood as the Board of Finance. Mr..
Detwiller'S idea is to remain south until
legislative enactments stralghten out the
present tangled condition of affairs or the
Supreme Court decides whether he or Mr..
Peterson is the legal member OF t. the Board
of Finance Mr. Detwiller will remain
away also for the reason that he does not
care to cross swords with Mayor Wanser IN
the fight over the law officers.
While Commissioner Edelstein is counting
on the early reinstatement of Mr.. Peterson,
Mayor Wanser is also consulting with that
gentleman. Mr. Edelstein is of the opinion
that the reinstatement of Mr.. Peterson will
result in combination of Edelstein, Bedell
and Petersen against Hitler and Simpson.
MAYOR WANSER AND PETERSON.
Mayor Wanser has weighed the situation
in every way imaginable. His Honor be
lieves that an adjustment of the Senatorial
difficulty will result in the amendment OF the
law regarding appointments to the Board OF
Finance. However, for fear the legislation
would come too late the Mayor is consulting
with Mr.. Peterson. He has known that Mr..
Petersons suit against Mr.. Detwiller has
been awaiting argument In view of the de
cision in the Edelstein- Fraser case, he has
deemed it wise to be on the safe side if pos
sible. He believes that he can retain the
votes of Messrs. Hitler, Simpson and Bedell
in case of the unseating of Mr. Detwiller, but at
the same time he wants to make sure OF Mr..
Petersons vote also if it can be obtained in
a fair and honest way. This determination
on the part of the Mayor probably accounts
for Mr. Peterson's frequent visits to the
Mayor's Office of late.
Very little importance is being attached
to the rumor that Mr. Peterson's citizenship
would be contested. Some time ago a ques-
ton was raised in Herkimer county, New
York. where Mr.. Peterson was a. asdirector of
the Board OF Education, as to his right to
maintain that office, not being citizen of
the State of New York. The law governing
the holding of offices in Herkimer county
did not necessarily compel man to be a
citizen of the county, and as result he
never testified whether he claimed resi-
dence in New York or not. 1t is said by in
innate friends of his that since that occur
renee he has voted in Jersey City. Mr..
Peterson declines to discuss the subject at