The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-12
ALL THE WOULD-BES
Republican and Democratic
Aspirants for the Street
and Water Board.
THEY WILL BE ELECTED
Present Incumbents aud Their
Chances-Ambitions Numerous
and Sometimes En-
barrassing.
THEY WILL BE ELECTED

such a measure was under consideration
may be justly stamped as unfounded.
As far as can be learned, none of the
Commissioners wanted a term stretch
er" introduced, nor was any one con-
nected with the present administration in
favor of such measure. Mayor Wan
ser, it is said, was particularly opposed
to the extension of any officials term.
He wanted the people given an oppor-
tunity to choose their own board 1t has
been known, besides, ever since the Leg
islature convened that the Assemblymen
from Essex County would oppose any
bill to prolong the term of Office of
Street and Water Commissioners because
Newark wants to get rid of her present
board. Anyway, SO far, no one has lifted
a finger to make the rumored change in
the law, and an election may now be re-
garded as a practical certainty.
The leaders of both political parties are
therefore scurrying about looking for the
most available men for candidates. Vic
tory has attended the Republicans in this
city with such persistency of late that
aspirants for Office are numerous in that
party, though they are not correspond
ingly shy in the other. There are dozens
of men who believe that if given the Re-
publican nomination, they will win with
out struggle. Every Democrat appre
ciates that he must fight to win, but
many think that ends it. Republican dis
trict and precinct clubs have candidates
whom they are booming along, but there
are dark horses" in the field who are
anxiously awaiting the return of City
Treasurer Samuel Dickinson, who, it is
said, will make the Republican slate this
spring with a little assistance from
Sheriff Toffey and E. ". Woolley.
HEY, RUBE!
Greenyille Republicans have a candidate
for the Street and Water Board in
Reuben Simpson. His election to the
Presidency of the Board of Aldermen
lief that he can win in any race he en-
ters. Captain William H. Hooker. now
a member of the Street and Water
Board, would like to be party candi-
date. He wants to go before the public
on his record. He will be supported by
the Farrier contingent. Commissioner 1t
board His main support will come from
Samuel D. Dickinson.
President Macarthur would like to go
board, but Ills hight with the McEwan
family, it is believed, will compel him
to retire. Alderman A. 7. W Witter . Is ex-
semblyman, too, but his string" parted.
1t is thought he will have to make room
again for a stronger man. Assemblyman
Robert McAndrew is making. a lively fight
to be one of the five Republicans nomtn-
ated. He has good support, ana may
The friends of Fire Commissioner John
Brennan want him to be. placed In the
field. Mr.. Brennan is we'll satisfied with
his present office; and VIII pp1eaoig rs giss nS
o. Cole is. of course, out for the nomi-
nation. He has an enyiablee following
A Anether ca1djdate aTabna Adepan 5Ghn ge Me-
Carthy is also in the race. He has been
pledged the support OF the James T.
Blaine Association. HIS chances, ha , o{ sue sue
Ex-Assemblyman Harry Holmes IS out
for a nomination. He is being seriously
considered by the + Rep9unilcSn p9 tea ieaoers: eas
announced himself as candidate. and
is making a lively canvass for support.
EN-Board of Works Commission@er @ i9hn LON
self His bubble will probably burst
shortly. The Republican candidates are
so plentiful that the leaders are puzzled
whom to select so as to present strong
ticket to the voters, and at the same
timef preserve harmony in the party
RANKS DEMOCRATIC BARKIsES.
The dilemma of the Republicans IS
eouailed if not exceeded on the Demo-
cratic side of the fence. Every true
Democrat in the city oeiieVes s,tIa LnefS ters RS
a are aie dozens who want to '1ead the party
to victory"
Justice Kenny. No one has more friends,
no one could desire to be more thought
of and honored. He is gentleman He
is an apt business man and honesI. MS
record as a financier is one to be en-
Wed. and his thorough knowledge OF law
and fairness in all his rulings has mace
even his opponents respect MN. eni But
his candidacy worries the party leaders,
Because be- they fear that his nomination
would raise a cry about his opposition to
Judge Lippincott in the disposition OF
publicans would make campaign capital
of it, and in that way hurt the chances
of the entire ticket.
Michael T. Connolly, a wealthy contrae-
tor, is in the race for nomination. He
~ecently repaired the broken water main
and is now building the big West Side
outlet sewer He lives na north To1,d OF he the e
strong candidate in that section.
Major Charles Boltwood has announc-
ed himself as a candidate He is en-
gagged in the hardware business at Pavo-
MIA avenue and Grove street: Director
William Heller of the, Board or Free
holders is said to be looking for the down
town nomination. with the understanding
that he would resign his county ofnce
in the event of his election to the Street
and Water Board. He will become a
Commission work is put on its feet by
the Republicans. so as to change the
complexion of the Beard or treeholders.
.Phip' Tunilty of Board of Works
Fa,no is anxious to become candidate.
His connection with the old Board of
Works. the abolition of the office of
Street Superintendent held by him un-
der the Democratic Board. and the fact
that he has been before the public fire.
ouently, unfit him in the opinion of con-
servative Democrats for becoming can
didate of the party.
Daniel Y. Lewis is in the race. He
is at present Treasurer of the Demo-
cratic County Committee. He is engaged
in the soda water manufacturing BUSH
ness He has strong following.
john J. Voorhees,. President Of the New
Jersey Car Spring and Rubbar Company,
IS snoken of as an ava liable man Mr..
Voorhees, is not inclined to enter the
race and make the fight that Democrats
deem necessary.
Ex-Fire Commissioner William A.
Kern's friends are starting a boom for
him He is Troublesome. Democrats gem
orally do not think the voters VIII stand
h M He has been before the public too
often and in too many ways. The old
tsRig Four record is against him. and
the belief that he purposely helped de-
feat Charles w. Allen for President of
the Board of Aldermen saddles a load
upon him that is likely to crush his can
didacy in its infancy.
PRESENT INCUMBENTS.
Street and Water Commissioner Kellers
is regarded as man who would add
cons derable strength to the ticket. He,
hour will pot. ha~aryla a candidafa