The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-25
POTTS FOR SHERIFF.
Hailed AS To1Rey's Successor at
the Bergen Republican
Clubs Meeting.

The ratification meeting of the Bergen
Republican Club last night made up in
noise what it lacked in members. The
club house has received some necessary
repairs lately, and presents very natty
appearance. A double deck PIAZZA has
been erected, and a partition form
ing TWO new rooms has been erected. This
gives John Landrine and his faitsaful
band stretching room, and adds to the
comfort and beauty Of the clubhouses The
exterior of the building was decorated
last night with japanese lanterns, and
the interior with American flags and
bunting. At one end of the room hung
picture of George Washing ton. to whom
Director Allan Mclean, the members of
the club say bears a striking resemblance.
A picture of Abraham Lincoln adosaled
one of the side walls, and an excellent
likeness of the "Squaws' another
In the rear, over the pool table, hung
huge white elephant. with the letters G.
O. Z. artistically Inscribed. This was
kept inflated by current of hot air sup
piled by a small oil stove Directly in
front of the elephant was the speakers
platform
The regular meeting of the club was
adjourned until next "Wednesday. and it
was just eight o'clock when President
Landrine stepped upon the platform and
called the gathering to order The ear
splitting reports of the bombs on the out
side ceased and the meeting started in
for business President Landrine bade
those present welcome, and read letters of
regret from Governor ]. w. Griggs, Sher-
if j. j. Toffey and Mayor P. F. Wanser.
After the reading of these letters Flavel
MCGEE was introduced.
Mr.. McGee made characteristic ad-
dress. eulogizing Mckinley and Hobart
and dwelling for some time upon tariff,
reciprocity and finances. He urged Those
present TO think carefully over the ques-
tions at issue. He stated that the men
who were at the head Of the silver move
matter of 1t, and that they would work
earnestly in accord with their belief.
When Mr.. MCGEE had ceased speaking
the platform and addressed the assem-
plage. lie dWelt mainly upon the doings
Of 5he convention, and told how Samuel
Platt was seated at one side of the hall
and Dickinson wag placed at the other.
to BALANCE things. This went to show the
ton.
"our Presidents for some time past
bosses. and hope this viii stop now
said Mr. McEwan
Not once during his address did he
mention Hobart's name, but as he was
finishing. he said he hoped Hobart would
pc. elected, inasmuch as he was on the
M; MacEwan said,"The principles of
beyond, in Importance, those which 1
had alleged against him, that I feel il is
our duty to do all we can for the whole
tichet. believe the prosperity and hap
pIness will come to every family in the
land by the election of the whole ticket
Mr.. Hobart Is genial man and, be-
lieve, ulapproaehabIet
When Mr.. MeEwan had taken his seat
Colonel Dickinson was asked to speak
put declined. Just at this juncture the
d9or opened and Justice Potts appeared
Sheriff of Hudson county The Judge.
in speaking, said he did not think he was
big enough to be Sheriff. He then
dwelt upon the good times the country
had under Harrison, and hoped we would
Some music was then enjoyed. rendered
by the six Macs" who are known as
the Musical Wonders"
The Rev. c. Brett of the Bergen Re-
formed Church, recalled the times when
the Republican party was founded and
President, for Abraham Lincoln.
What We want" said DR.. Brett, 'ls
not more gold or silver but more men
Shall we be men or not ?''
Mr.. James Conlon, Jr. rendered several
pleasing vocal solos. and the Jr o. u. A.
M band played, and the meeting ad-
journed to give way for the refreshments
The committee in charge consisted of
Messrs- w. r. Harrison. AL. Rake and