Bridgeton pioneer., 1897-08-19

There will be quite some politics here
aoouts this fall despite the fact that this
is an off year. Both the Assembly and
county conventions have been called, and
the former promises to be quite interest
ing. AS those who know something of
politics look al the County Convention
there is nothing that will attract the
voters to the primaries, coroner only to
be settled. Nobody cares much who the
candidate will be, nor where he comes
from. Its an office now of little i'm
portance.
But when the Assembly lineup is
made there will be some things that will
make all of the boys happy for there is
likely to be contest that will bring
forth some clever hustling.
Up to date there are four candidates
who are out to succeed Minch. every
body's friend, Jim Hunt, of Vineland, of
course will have no opposition for re-
nominations, and after bis name has
swept the convention the real contest will
come.
Right here in our own happy town
there are three candidates. The friends
of Senator Stokes have named Council
man Charles Stevenson as the man to
lead the fight, while ex-senator Mich
OILS and ex-Councilman Schenck are in
the contest on their own hook, and are
doing some tall hustling. The candidacy
OF Mr.. Stevenson is not self assumed.
Mr.. Stevenson did not have any Legisla-
ture ambitions, and only consented to be
candidate when strong combina-
tlon of leaders, now holding office, in
sisted that he should he a candidate.
Their object was to pave the way for
third term for Senator Stokes,of Mill
Vile, next fall. That explains why SO
many of the Millville politician are out
spoken in the interests of Mr.. Stevenson.
AS rule our friends from Millville has
candidate for the offices to be named by
conventions, and the rule has been that
the entire Millville delegation sticks to
the Millville man. The fact that these
Mlllville politicians have SO generously
accorded their support to the Second
ward Councilman, of this city, has caused
considerable curiosity, and no little dis
cussion. But when it is explained that
Senator Stokes hopes to benefit by the
candidacy of Mr.. Stevenson, their appar.
ent generous action becomes apparent,
The fact that so much strength from
Mlllville has been bestowed upon Mr..
stevenson thus early, has caused that
gentleman to remark that if he was as
sure OF success in Bridgeton as he was in
Mlllville. he would have little fear of the
ultimate result of the campaign. The en-
tire story is quite interesting, and of
course will be fully discussed by the
boys before the date of the convention.
Mr.. Nichols is making hustling CAM
palgn, and will appeal strongly to the
voters in this city. Especially earnest
Will his campaign be pressed among the
masses, who have always been with him
In his political career There has been
some effort made to have him step aside
oy the supporters of Mr.. Stokes, but he is
not inclined to desist in making his usual
vigorous campaign.
Ex-Councilmen Schenck is developing
strength that has annoyed some of the
supporters of the other candidates. The
young man knows something about
the political chess board, and his cam
palgn largely personal one, is making
satisfactory Roadway. Particularly strong
Is ne among the young men of the party
ana ne has able lieutenants assisting in
the contest.
Another important factor in this AS
semply contest will be the candidacy of
Joseph Turner, of Commercial. Two
years ago this old township made an in
terestlng fight for Wilson Shropshire,
ana only after protracted struggle was
ne pushed aside, and Col. Austin made
nomination for the third time. There is
1eellng prevailing that if township
presents a good candidate at this time,
the merits of the contest would all be
favorable to the township. Of course this
candidacy will be opposed by the county
leaders favorable to Mr.. Stevenson and
Mr.. Stokes, and as coincident, this oppo-
sltlon includes Col. Austin who was sue
cessfui In preventing the nomination of
Shropshire two years since. History
may repeat Itself, and Commercial may
oe compelled to wait another brace of
years.
Ihls is the situation up to date. 1t may
pc changed at any moment There has
peen no general canvass throughout the
county, and it may be that the people
Will make up their minds to an entire
change OF program. OF course the people
are stronger than personality, and the
wishes OF the friends of this man or that
may not be consulted when the final de-
clsion is arrived at AS the days grow
shorter and the nights cooler, you will
hear more Of politics. You will listen TO
many political tales that will prove de
Interesting. AS they are heard.
Iney VIII be given to the PIONEER read
ers through this letter.
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