The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-01-08

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called to order. Senator stokes sprang
a resolution that the House be invited
to join with the Senate in caucus on
the Senatorial question next Monday.
Adr. Stokes is a SeWell man, and this
motion on his part was plain indication
that Sewell men considered that they
had enough votes to secure the nomina-
stion, and wanted to force the matter to
win away any more of their votes.
The caucus was opposed by the Muir
ply men, but they were defeated by a
vote of 9 to 5. Senator Voorhees, did not
vote, and Senator Williams of Passaic
was absent. Four of the five were:-
ketcham of Essex, Bradley Of Mon,
mouth, Parry of Burlington, and Gould
Of Essex. This is taken as an Indication
that the Sewell men are more confident
than the followers of the great Newark
A DEAD FROST.
Although Mr.. Murphy's suite of rooms
was more handsomely furnished than
that of General Sewell. and the cigars
on his table were OF an excellent brand,
and his appoiinaris cool and bubbling,
he failed to attract the crowds the Cen
eral did. However, he did not lose his
cheerfulness, but smiled more sweetly
mis- ability to knock out the great Cam
den leader.
my canvass has not looked so en-
al any time DeIOre, ne Sdld,
cheerfully, as he warmly greeted .The
Jersey City News man THE mem
bers are now finding out that General
asweltss strength has been systematic
ally exaggerated. There are certainly
enough members who have expressed
themselves as opposed to the election
of General Seweil to constitute more
than a majority of the caucus. If I
that General Sewelrs election is not
expedient, | am assured of my cleo
ton.
81 do not wish to give the names of
all my friends. Any list would now
give would be incomplete, because there
are already some whose names I would
not have given yesterday. l think there
Will be more tomorrow.
count upon thirty-one votes now,
and there are certainly twelve members
who tell me that they have not as yet
pledged themselves to anyone. Some
Of them say that they wish to consult
their constituents further. I do not
think final estimate of strength can
be made this week.
- HUDSON ON HAND.
The number of Hudson men who
paid their respects to both candidates
Wanser was one of the most conspicu
a curiosity to the South Jerseymen as
he used to be. Sheriff Toffey has taken
his place as a Gubernatorial candidate
and he bore his ''honors" modestly as
throng. Close to them were Corporation
Counsel Blair and Attorney Spencer
Weart, who looked wise and said very
little.
A decided sensation was made by the
appearance of Major z. K. Pangborn
the first in several years. With his
characteristic modesty, the Major went
about telling everyone how the State
should be run and advancing all sorts
of sure cures for the many evils which
beset the State.
Chairman Ed Woolley was in the office
Sheriff Toffey, when Alec Dusenberry
resplendent in diamonds and carnations,
sauntered in. A sweet memory Of
Alec's Sunday school days stole over
him, and again he heard the gentle
voice of his pretty teacher repeating,
Blessed are the peacenakers." Rushing
up to Woolley he caught him by the arm
and dragged him to where the Sheriff
was standing.
Sheriff Toffey, Mr.. Woolley-Mr
WoolleyH' he exclaimed in his sweetest
! tones, while the smile he smoled was
rs rs berign IS that of the late Mr..
II know Mr.. Woolley," said the sher-
If, coolly, as he turned away, and Mr..
Woolley said nothing:
THE WATER BRIGADE.
judge voorhees, sat around the Senate
chamber while the caucus was being held
and 1t was rumored that he had another
water bill in his pocket. Senator DAILY
he does not know when he will introduce
it. 1t gives Jersey City the right to con-
denim water priyileges-after she makes
DAILY is inclined to think she does not
possess now. DAILY has been talking with
the Judge evidently.
Colonel Fuller, Judge Seymour, John
Atkinson, who was a candidate for
everything from clerk to doorkeeper and
got nothing, Frank Higgins, Colonel
Danny Dickinson, Street and Water Com
missioner Harding, ex-United States
District Attorney Henry S. White, A
B. Cosey, the colored politician of the
Fourth District, and Captain Jack Gra-
ham and his brothers were among the
Hudson throng.
Congressman Thomas McEwan was a
prominent figure around the Republican
headquarters, and formed one OF a group
of congressman, which consisted of
Gardner of Atlantic City, Loudenslager
of Cape May, Stewart of Paterson,
Fowler OF Passaic, and Parker of New
arl