The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-09-21
READY FOR THEFRAY
Anti-Reform Candidates for
Nomination in the
Field.
COL. B. A. STEVENS FOR CONGRESS
For Secondary Offices a Host
Of Good Names Are
Mentioned.
COL. E. A. STEVENS FOR CONGRESS

the Reformers had selected a ticket,
but generally very little atten-
ton was paid to the fact that
Messrs. Grouse, Hexamer and Garrick
had been selected as the nominees for
Congress, County Clerk and Register.
Every name mentioned as a candidate
for the office or that was brought up
was discussed. The claims of each man
were brought into review. After a long
consultation, this ticket was mentioned
to run against that of the Reformers.
THE REGULAR TICKET.
For Congress-Col. z. A. Stevens.
For County Clerk-Michael J. ODon-
nell.
For Register of Deeds-George Bragg
Fielder.
These names are all so well known
that only a passing sketch is necessary.
Col. Stevens is the millionaire of Castle
Point. He is generally considered a
strong man. and never has. what some
think strong point in his favor, held any
political position excepting that of Presi-
dent of the Association of State
Democratic Clubs. He is young,
capable and in all points a thor
ough business man. There can be no
he will make an able representative in
Congress for Hudson.
Ex-Police Justice Michael ]. ODonnell
another young man is one of the best
known Democrats in the county He has
been foremost in the councils of the
Democracy for many years, and is
thoroughly versed in political affairs.
Mr.. o'Donnen bears an excellent reputa-
ton. and would bring to the Office in
telligenee and integrity
Mr.. G. Bragg Fielder, at present Con-
gresham and Register. has occupied the
latter position for many years. He has
been identified with politics for a long
time and consequently is we'll known.
OTHER CANDIDATES.
There are besides Col Stevens, many
others mentioned for Congress, two of
which are our brilliant District Attorney
Chas. S. Winfield, and Gen.W. C. Heppen-
heimer. Mr.. Winfield has been pronin-
entity put forward and endorsed
by well known men. and would unques
tionably make an excellent representa-
tive.
Then General Heppenheimer, al
though a young man, has made a
mark for himself in State as well as
local politics. His conduct as State
Comptroller was universally praised and
he would make a strong fight. Others
named for Congress are DR.. John d. Nc
Gill, Andrew j. Post, and WI. Imbrie
of Bayonne. The two former are well
known people and the last named gentle
man is one of the Schuyler family, and
a connection of Aaron Burr.
Then another name was spoken of
yesterday, that of Mayor Lawrence Fa-
gan of Hoboken, who has crowd of
admirers at his back and would, if
nominated, make good run.
FOR COUNTY CLERK.
The nomination for the County Clerk s
position is perhaps creating the fveliest
fight There are plenty of candidates
out and the selections are in many re-
spects remarkably good Jersey City
puts forth Michael ]. ODonnell and Ed
ward Gritten, both capable men. Hud-
son sends Philip Hexamer, Jr., the Re
form candidate; A. NJ Bruggemann, of
the Board of Freeholders; Water Regis
ter Henry Lohmann. Jr., Henry Hess,
Jr.. and Judge Paxton, all strong men,
and possessed of the requisite qualifica-
tions. The fight lies between Judge
O'Donnell and Mr. Hexamer, with the
betting at to / on the Judge.
In addition to these names, Bayonne
sends Counsellor Benny and ex-Judge T.
S. Noonan has been favorably men
toned. The latter is well known for
his energy, and his friends say they will
nut him on the ticket
FOR REGISTER.
Scarcely less interesting is the race
sY the Register office. Mr.. George T.
Bouton. Clerk of the Board of Street
and Water Commissioners, is a strong
candidate, and his claims are being vig-
orously pushed. Mr.. Botlton has done
good service. and has a powerful array
of friends behind him. Judge Puster of
the First District Court has been men
toned. and with him would go the Ger
man voters, among whom he is great
favorite. Mr.. Puster has strong back
ing. The Reformers have put up ex-
Judge Garrick, a man of judgment and
thoroughly equipped for the duties of the
position. There are. of course, Mr.. G.
Bragg Fielder and ex-Commissioner
Pattberg.
STILL. MORE TO FOLLOW.
These names mentioned above are those
generally spoken of, and among them
will be the fight for nomination. That
fight is being viewed with much interest
by Democrats who are interested in see
ing how this, new plan of voting direct
for nominations will work.
Mr.. Edward r. c. Young this morning,
touching upon the matter said
II am curious to see how this new plan
will work. You know the Reformers'
plan will now be tested and every ops
portunity given to the people to make
nominations. 1t is not difficult for any
one to get twenty voters to endorse him,
and thus all will have an equal chance.
But / am afraid it will create confusion
and not operate as well as some think.
Wen see, however. Perhaps may be
mistaken"
Another view from pronounced Demo-
crat of the old school, and one respected
throuehout the State is that the Re-
form candidate will have a poor show at
the primary.
COLD COMFORT HERE
II haven't been to primary for fifteen
years. he said, "and know that scores
are like me- If the Reform party can
turn out a thousand voters at the prim-
aries IN this city. will be much sur
rrised. You see the gentlemen compos-
iag that party are not Of the class who