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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

Senator William H. Skirm is one 81 the most
ricturesaue individuals in the Senate. He Is colo
mel of the 9TH Regiment, of the National Guard
and Ike many soldiers. ne is impu'sive and
pugnacious but at the same time man Is
reader than he to do good turn even for
those undcserving Of consideration. Living In
Trenton. most Of the ilI-feeling stirred up there
over the disclosures of the Senate investigating
Committee was directed against him The men
touched by the evidence given before the COM
mittee were active In business and politics. and
as the Senator ono Of the most energetic
members Of the committee they tried to b re-
vnged on him. Every available agency, includ-
ing forgery and other criminal DEVICES was
brought into play To prevent his reelection
last November In spite Of all he came out
winner He Is hfty-hve years Old and is en-
Jagged in the wholesale grocery business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

fighter He has the persistency and tenacity of@
bulldog and when he enters upon the warpath
nothing can frighten him back. Without preps-
ration or study he can jump into debate on
any subject. and generally he gives good ac-
count Of himself He began life ms an apprentice
plumber. and 1t was not until he reached man.
hood that the attraction If the legal procession
appealed to him. lie has been Assistant District
Attorney District Court Judge and Assemblyman.
and has the distinction n being one Of the 70"
Senators ever reelected in Hudson County. Sem
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

nomination Of Griggs. Mr.. Thompson has JUST
passed his fftieth year. He has millinery ana
fancy goods store in Somerville.
NJ matter what his nominal position may he
Senator Foster NJ Voorhees, Will easily be the
most conspicuous figure in the Senate this year
as he was In the two preceding ones. He has
nearly all the qualifications for leader lie Is
brilliant. resourccful. broadminded and sunny
tempered He can stand more Fostering ana Dor
ing than any other Senator and his chief weak
ness consists I'm his unwillinsness 10 hurt any
body's feelings There have been times wnen IL
would have been much better for him 10 nave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

faction fighting among the Republicans. John B.
Vreeland was the Republican siandard-oearer,
and his victory has given him considerable proml-
hence Senator Vreeland was born In Newark
forty-three wears ago. As boy ne sofa news
papers and afterward worked on farm. Inen
ne studied law. and iii 1915 was admitted 10 the
bar The office Ct Senator is the only one that
he ever sought or held. He has local reputation
as fairly good tal!cer and his friends In Norris
town prsdict that he will make something Of a
renuration before his three years term as Sem
ator Is over.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

The three new Senators are William VI. John
son. Of Bergen: John b Nreeland. of Morris. and
Robert g. Engle. OF Ocean None Of the three
has been conspicuous in State affairs until now
but Sena tor Johnson IL favorably known by repu-
tation. He was born in Sussex County, where
most of Jersey : great men raised His ia IN ~
appointed Secretary Of state by Governor
Olden in 1851. and served tor five years Senator
Johnson Is "A Princeton graduate He has law
office in Hackensack and 10 man stands higher
among the staid citizens O, Bergen County He is
the first Republican Senator ever elected I'm wha.
used to he regarded a. the most hopeegsly Demo-
cratic county In the State Senator Johnson is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

Senators Samuel -. Hoffman Of Atlantic: Ed
ward l.. Ross Of Cape May; Daniel J. Packer Of
Gloucester. John c. Ward Of Salem and Jacob
Gould of SUSSEX are members of th' majority
who will DO very little talking Senator Charles
g. Herbert Is serving his second year. but
II is doubtful If he will take a. large part
I'm affairs as his experience and ability war
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

Of the most popular Democrats OF Union County.
His entrance into the Senate occurred at one OF
the stormiest periods In New-Jersey political his
tory The Democrats had planned 10 keep con-
troll Of the Senate although they had only ten
members while the Republicans had elected elev-
en-. In that now famous Senate conspiracy CON
test Voorhees, was one OF the most notable Re-
publican champions. After the conspiracy had
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

anvil for forty years and threw down his ham,
mer only when the people II Gloucester county
elected him Sheriff. He is siXty-seven years old.
Last year an amusing incident occurred one day
white Senator Bradley wa delivering one IF his
characteristic temperance speeches. The Mon
mouth senator appealed for support to each Of
his associates individually. Turning to Senate
Packer, ne dilated on the temperate lives of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

Robert g. Engle succeeds George Greeley
Smith as Senator from the old reliable Repub-
lean county Of Ocean. Mr.. Eagle has big
hotel al Beach Haven. one Of TIE fashionable
summer resorts He has been a member Of tho
Beach Haven Borough Council since its orSaniza-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06
MEN WHO MAKE THE LAWS.
SKETCHES OF MEMBERSHIPS COMING
STATESMEN
AN EXCEPTION ALLY ABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY
BODY OF REPRESENTATIVES, CHOSEN BY THE
PEOPLE TO EXECCTEl THEIR WISHES.
STATE, SENATE.

ATLANTIC Samuel u Hoffman Rer .......... 1895
BERGEN--William NJ Johnson. Rep ............. lse>
BURLINGTON William c. Parry. Rep............ 1871
cAwnrx Naurce 4 Rogers i,cp ............... 1916
cap, NAY Edward l. Ross Rcp............ 1897
cI-uprtI ,Nl,-Faward & Stokes Rep........... lsoS
Essen W. kctcham. Rep ............. 1875
GIOUCEsTER-D !. Packer. Rep ............ 1884"
UvDSON-Willlem j. Day. Dem ..-............. ls'S
UIjNTERDON- Richard $. Kuhl Dem. ............ 1s,i
MERCER William n skim Rep................. l>os
MIDDLESEX- Charlcs ~ Herbert Rep............ 1872
MONMOUTH \. Bradley Rep. ............ 1896
NORRIS John h vreeland Rep.................. 1895
OCEAN Robert r Engle Observation-Disclosures. 1895
PASSAIC- Robert Williams Te;. Observation-Disclosures. 1891
SAFN-John G. Ward Rep Observation-Disclosures. 1896
SOMERSET Lewis l. 'Thompson Ron. ............ 1890
SUSSEX Gould .................. 1921
I,NION Foster NJ VOORHEES, Observation-Disclosures. 1896
WARREN C'hrsnrher / Staa-cs pom............ 1896
Republicans -. Democrats. .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

though h Is in the medical prof' sson himself
His whskers arc patterned after the syl" Of
thosc formerly worn by his better-known neigh
Dor. General r. Burl Grubh. He IS forty sin years
old and is likely Ia be heard from when the
Legislature gets down To- the question Of mprov-
ing the roads or reducing the states expend-
lures
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

ton made against him is that he had always
been on friendly terms with General Sewell. The
Senator from Somerset is however, man OF 100
much independence to allow himself 10 be domi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

years ago. and was graduated from princeton
College. lie is director, az well as secretary
and treasurer. OF the Central Stamping Com
nanv Az n member of the Voorhees, Investi
eating Committee. he rendered valuable service.
Notwithstanding the numerous efforts made TO
scare him from doing his duty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

Senator George W Ketcham. is good dca
like Chauncey NJ Depew. He is az tall and
every bit az good-ooking as Mr.. Depew. though
not quite 50 much Of an orator. Nevertheless.
Mr. Kctcham is q pretty fair talk"r n" has
an excellent command of language. but makes
no attempt at rhetorical hourishes. Senator
Ketcham was born In Newark almost hfiy-six
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

Senator Robert \ Williams ~ Passaic Coun-
~ is one - the kind r mon tina. do not make
friends rapidly. but very rarely lose any. He is
quiet and reserved in his manner. and ut all
times a gentleman. Will. not an orator. h" can
make good speech when the spirit moves him
He served in the Assembly H. l'9o and 1891. ana
in the latter y,ar wa- the Republican 'and'da'"
for Speaker IL was elected senator m 1924 by
tho enormous plurality II 4.ii2. He = g. lawyer
by profession and is not yet thirty-slN years old.
Senator William q. Parry. = Burlington 'ou'i-
~. is the special champion Of the farmers,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

ator Kuh is lawyer OF repute in Remington
He was County Judge from 1857 TO 1891. and has
always affiliated with the better element OF the
Democracy He is pleasing talker and gooa
story-teller. Senator Stats is excellent
listener. He served with distinction IN the war
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

The need Of great care and deliheration Is at
once apparent; the people elected Repupilcah
Governor and Republican Legislature because
they wanted better government. they wanted less
Capitalization and more home rule In other
words. the citizens of each locality want the
right to manage their own local affairs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

Government will be under Republican control
New-Jersey has always been reckoned Demo-
cratic State and 1t required the aid of Democratic
votes to put the Republicans In the position
which they row occupy. For that reason every
act Of the legislative and executive departments
Of the Government will be closely scrutnzed and
criticised.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

There is. too. a strong demand for legislation
affecting corporations. and upon the attitude or
the making body toward these questions may
depend in a great measure New-Jerseys position
in the political world mex. November ~ the Re
publicans keep faith with the people and fulhl
the pledges made in their platform and on the
hastings it is reasonably safe to predict that
New-Jersey's electoral vote will be cast next NO
vember for the Republican Presidential candi-
at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

time nearly all Of the territory now covered by
that popular resor; was his property. and he yet
owns the VALUABLE beach front His wealth has
been estimated variously from 100000 to over
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

The Democratic minority in the Senate-Nili-
lam D. DAILY ~ Hudson. ri nard = kuh, OF
Hunterdon. and Christopher +. stats. or VAR
ren--do not count for much numerically. but tneS
will make themselves felt. Senator DAILY Is ooru
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

happy but tina. II should Contr.but" largely to
that end by paterna. legislation. Mr.. bradley
asionished the stat" IN 1893 by CARVING ihat
rockrhhcd Demo rate stronghold. Monmouth
County He can tell 90. ! story and nioys lis
tcning H. one. He Is siXt'-sN years old and
has a brush factory i'm New-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

positively declared that II ne can't be President
this time he will not accept the leadership. Sem
ator Rogers is willing TO take upon himself the
burden md glory OF the position. Senator Stokes.
who was President last year. ard Senator Will
Jams have been mentioned as likely men 70 pilot
the majority in the coming session. and 1t is prob
able that one Of these three will be chosen.
The leadership in the House Is expected 10 de-
volve upon Assemblyman James Robertson. Of
Passaic He lie alert, aggressive and quick witted.
Last year he was one Of the best debaters in the
House. His intimate relationship with Governor
Griggs is also quoted as another reason for his
selection He would have considerable assistance
from Edward ". Hicks. Of Mddlesex; William
r. Coddington of Union. and Henry w. Gedhill.
81 Passaic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

fierce mustache. although personally he Is mild
and gentle as sucking dt We. He is forty-two
years old and makes a livelihood at farming. He
Is rather proud OF having been sergeant in the
Centennial Guard Of Philadelphia during the
Exhibition of 1876. Before coming to the Senate
he served two years i'm the House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

including that Of Mayor of Atlantic City. MI
Hoffman was elected Senator in 1892 BY plural
i,y of nfty-ive over William Riddle Riddle con-
tested his seat and when the senate organized
in January 1898 IL looked as If the Democratic
majority intended to unseat Holman. mat
was the year when the racetrack gang had con-
troll Of the lawmaking power. HOFFMAN was toio
buntiv that he must vote for the gambling biils
or lose his scat and he made terms on that condi-
ton In acting thus he was following the adVlc1
Of influential Republicans. but. nevertheless. ne
was severely denounced by the anti-racetrack
men II Hoffman had refused Il yield. the Demo
Gratis would have controlled the Senate In 1874
There would have been no occasion to attempt
the crime Of stealing the Senate. and the Demo-
Gratis might have held the United States Senator
shin which the Republicans captured last VIII
Ter II was the Senate steal that aroused the
State and made possible me overwhelming Re
pubican majorities in the Legislature last year
senator Edmund l.. Ross is one Of the diietcst
men in JERSEYS House Of Lord" He is serving
his second year in that body after an apprentice
shin If three terms in tn" Assembly. He has
store at Cape May Court House. and il forty
four years old He listens attentively to every
!, thing. keeps his own counsel and IS generally On
hand when the vote is being taken.
Senator Daniel !. Packer il jolly old Quaker.
almost a. broad as he is long II worked at the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

ton. but. until his election as senator, re vas
not known outside the county. He Il ciassed
among the men who make few speeches. but he -
said to have the faculty 4 expressing himself
clearly and forcihly when the spirit moves him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

rant. HIS health has beer exceedingly poor for
almost year
Senator Hoffman s forty-siX years old He Is
lawyer and lives I'm Atlantic City For sew
eral years he was County EXsmner OF Public
Schools and he Is County Superintendent
He has held In turn. nearly all the local Offices
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

First in popular interest comes the question Of
: the organization Of both houses In the Senate
1t seems likely that the President VIII he Lewis
A. Thompson. Of Somerset; II. p. Robinson. OF
Union. will he reelected secretary and most OF
the minor officers will be reelected The eXcep-
ton 10 this rule Is that Of Engrossing Clerk; Ed
gar Williams and Louis T Peale. both Of ESSEX.
are the leading candidates. Senator ketcham
can secure the prize for either one If he cares 10
make a vigorous fight BIZ, In case he does not
make any special effort the Office may be cap
tured by some other county.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

Senator James \ Bradley is a unique charac-
ter Before entering politics he was known 10
fame as the founder of As5ury Park At one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

been destroyed an attempt Was made to get \oor-
bees out Of the senate. Governor Werts offered
him a place on the Circuit Court bench AS Noor-
hees's fidelity to his party had Kept MIN poor IL
was a great temptation. but ne pusheo II as'ue
and remained a his post. He wanted to be presi-
dent Of the Senate this session. as 1t IL MS last
wear Of membership in that body but the honor
was denied him for reasons that may appear
hereafter.
Senator Edward c. Stokes was President last
wear but he will be on the floor this trip. MT
Stokes was unknown outside Of Cumberland
County when he came to Trenton as an AS
semblyman in 1891. Half the session was about
over before he attracted any notice. and then
he jumped into favor at a bound by making
a speech that was at once polished. forcefu ana
argumentative. He reelected the follow
ing wear and then he came 10 the Senate. He
makes perhaps. not more than half n dozen
speeches in the course Of the session. hut each
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06
NEW-IFRSFYS LEGISL ATORS AND PROPOSED LEGISLATION.

not man Of hobbies but he has set MS heart ON
securing all the legislation necessary to protece
the Palisades
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

The situation in the House is entirely different.
1t is decidedly uncertain whether the honor of
presiding will fall To Alfred F. Skinner OF Essex.
or Louis r DerOusse. Of Camden. Both men
have conducted active campaign and each
claims to have enough votes pledged to secure
his election. The odds seem to be rather In favor
Of Skinner especially because he has the back
ing Of mis- ten colleagues from Essex 1t is alto
gether probable that the contest will be close
one and remain undecided until the eve OF the
organization. James Parker OF Passaic is pretty
certain Of being reelected clerk Lysander Wat
son. who was sergeant-atarms last year wants
10 be Engrossing Clerk and he seems likely 10 get
g. There are haf-dozen candidates for Wat
sons old place. among them being Daniel Hunt
and Andrew J. Breidenbach. of Essex. II Essex
gets the Speakership the Office OF sergeant-at-
arms will 60 elsewhere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

Senator John g Ward is a tall heavily bull,
man. slow I'm movement and manner. He wears n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

teachers I'm the public schools The bill was
beaten Senator Rogers is said to have an am
bition to be the majority lea Ter on the Moor this
winter. He Is thiry-seVen years old. and IL
member Of the nrm ~ r. \. Rogers Son.
oyster planters and commission merchants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

a week from tomorrow IN" One-hundred-and-
twentieth Legislature will convene. For the first
time in a quarter of century the whole State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

No one knows just who will be the Republican
leader on the floor Of the Senate Senator Noor-
bees occupied that position last year, but he has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

Senator Jacob Gould would pass for pros
porous Sussex County farmer. He is the son Of a
iller of the soil. bat his tastes led him into COM
merce and he has q large store in Deckertown.
He is " sturdy build and carries his fifty-seven
years fairly well. Since the Deckertown Common
Council was organized h. has been member Of
it, and two years ago he chosen president.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

Morris was another IF the counties that the
Democrats counted on carrying last November,
ord their homes were encouraged by reports Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

Friends and said that h. sure. Of course. that
the Gloucester Senator would stand 10y him.
Yes. they're temperate ntertected Mr..
Packer but thoy know good applejack just
the sane"
Senator Packer has q rars fund Of country
stories and his special duty is to amuse Senator'S
Voorhees, and DAILY, his seat neehhors. when
they get tired out with dry discussions on poll
ties clans and similar subjects.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

That Senator Thompson will make good presi-
dent is conceded by everybody. The only objec-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-06

senator Dancl ]. Packer 4 a Jolly Old Quaker.
almost as broad as he is long H worked at the
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-19
spECi1L ATTRACTIONS.

Suitable presents for Christmas are "very much in evidence" at the New Haven Window Shade companys store at 6S, 70, 72 Orange street. Among the special attractions which are offered to buyers are fine antique oriental rugs, Kazaks, Guedjee's Bokharas, Ladeks, Anatolians of various sizes and at prices the most satisfactory. The line of goods shown by the company is un- rivalled in quality, beauty and variety. The usual large stock of goods in the store has been greatly increased to meet the demands of the large holiday trade The store has always held a high reputation for its fair and square business methods and the high excel- lence of it's goods, and the company has made an especial effort this season to provide stock of goods that shall give complete satisfaction to all it's numerous patrons.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-19
Puritana Patients
Why TheyTak
 Puritana.
WHY THEY GET WELL.

The proof does it.
 That IS why people begin to take Puritana.
 People find that their neighbors have tried it. Their friends have tried it. Men and women in every walk oi life have tried it.
 A man suffers.
 Perhaps he has suffered for years. He has tried many things. They have all failed. He reads Puritana testimonial. He reads another.
 He sees new ones wherever he looks.
 Some of the writers are in his owr town.
 Some in his own business. Some he can see.
 Some he can write to. Some have been cured of his own ailtnent.
 Some of other ailments. All are grateful.
 All are glad to tell suffering people how Puritana gave them relief. They are approachable folks, and their voluntary testimonials count. Some live in town. Some in the country. Some hold office. Some vote.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-12-19
EVENING. A an mi gISrin in q

bN hlIN1NS, Prelude-Andante from Trio in G,
 Op. 39 ......,,..,.,........ Jansen
 (Violin, Violoncello and Organ) Introductory Sentences. Ascription-"G to God" "....... Buck Hymn 331 (Congregational) Responsive Reading Psalm 19, on
 page 3S
 Gloria Patri--In G (adapted from
 FausD ............. Gounod Prayer
 Response-"All My Heart This Night Rejoices' (Hymn 38S) Shepard Offertory-R Reverie, Op. 22 No. B.. s................... DieuXtemps (Violin and Organ.) Hymn 335 Congregational Sermon-Subject, The Kingdom and
 You"
 Sond-"And There Were Shepherds"
 (adapted from Cavalleria Rusti-
 canal ...,............... Mascagni with accompaniment of Violin, Vl-
 oloncello and Organ.) Prayer
 Anthem-"Calm on the Listening Ear
 of Night (Hymn S19) ..Schnecke Hymn All Congregational Benediction.
 Postlude-M Moderate from Novelet-
 ten, Op. Gade
 (Violin, :Violoncello and Organ)
 AT EPWORTTI M. E.
 At Epworth M. E. church tomorrow the services will be appropriate to the Christmas season. The subject of the morning sermon will be God With Us" and in the evening Our Visit to Him" After the morning service the Sunday school will hold some interest ing exercises.
 CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT HOW
 ARD AVENUE CHURCH. Special Christmas services will be held tomorrow at the Howard avenue NJ. E. church, corner of Fourth street. In the morning the pastor, Rev. H. F. Kastendeick. will preach on "The Ma tivity and It's Message In the even ing musical service will be held. An thems and selections from the oratorio Emmanuel will be rendered. Sun day school Christmas anniversary next Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. REV. DR. VAN DYKE TO SPEAK Tomorrow night at the United church Dr. Henry Van Dyke of New York will speak on the subject of "Tennyson as an Ethical Teacher" The address is in a series under the auspices of the Mems club, and the meeting are open to all