The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-09-19
MGR Ting SCENES.
Bands Bad and Good and Sadly
Swelled Heads -Hud-
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snccinl % the Jerseu Citu Nears.


TRENTON Sept. 10, 1Ss5.-The early
morning air today shivered and shook as
it was assaulted by the strains of coun-
try bands and the discordant yelis ana
cheers of the supporters of the various
candidates. Many of these men We're
around all night and sleep in the hotels
was simply impossible. Many stald cit
izen's reputation for sobriety was ruined
by his appearance this mornings All the
trains brought in delegates and support
ers. and by ten o'clock the streets We're
janmed until they were utterly impas-
sable in the vicinity of the large hotels
HUDSON AND ESSEX.
Essex marched into town behind an
excellent band, and all were awarded
badgess and after passing in review
before their candidate. went into caucus
in the opera house.
Hudson created a decided sensation by
coming quietly into the city without mu-
sic or banners and in small groups. At
ten o'clock the Hudson men went into
caucus in the Masonic Temple. E. W.
Woolley called the delegates to order
and Gilbert Collins was chosen temporary
chairman of the delegation. In accept
ing the Office BIr. Collins said
cumstances. but it behooves us to be
careful what we do Let us do nothing
that is not for the best interest of the
state. The time is too short for speech
making, and we will proceed to busi-
ness"
Martin Finck was elected secretary.
Then recess was taken to select dis
trict chairmen and members of the Con-
x-op+;oy, Tso,a,,oif+oa
WRANGLING BEGINS
When the caucus reassemb1ed Mr.
Erwin presented protest against the
seating of the delegation from Hoboken.
It was referred to the Committee on
Credentials. Nominations were asked
for officers of the convention. and at
once Sam Dickinson was named for
CHAIRMAN Flavel MCGEE for vice-chair-
man. J. Herbert Potts for secretary, r.
B. Seymour for Committee on Cedentials,
D. W. Morrison. Rules; Assemblyman
Nutzhorn. Resolutions; Fred Frambach,
permanent orga nization.
Mr. Erwin submitted a list substitut-
ing Martin FinclS in Potts place. but
Mr. Finck declined. John E. Macarthur
wanted to, substitute Delegate Munroe
in place of Seymour, but he was voted
down with vim that brought smile
to Seymour's face. Mr.. Hopken tried
to have Mr.. Erwin named in place of
D. W. Morrison, but Mr.. Erwin declined.
Several other attempts were made to
change the slate. but they were all voted
down and the above-named men were
indorsed
A BIT OF SCANDAL.
The delegation then proceeded to ex-
press its choice for Governor.
Mr. McGee said he had heard a rumor
concerning a person in high official
position in Jersey City that unless dele
gates holding places in Jersey City's en-
ploy voted a certain way their places
would be in jeopardy. He had seen that
official, and was assured by him that
the rumor was false.
Mr. Woolley removed all doubt as to
who was meant by certain official by
moving that the privilege of the floor
be extended to Richard Brown. president
of the Jersey City Street and Water
Board.
The motion was voted down. but Mr..
Brown wanted to be heard. and was
given an opportunity to stamp the ru-
NOR as lie He was given three cheers
and a seat on the platform.
MEWAN KISSED.
The vote on Governor was then taken.
In the Eleventh District McEwan re-
ceiyed two rvotes. The announcement
was received with vehement hlsses.
McEwan wanted his name Withdrawn,
and the delegation took another vote.
The total was:-
Kean-50.
Griggs-43.
Voorhees-13.