The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-02-26

the Republican leader, and his district
strongly Republican In 1889. as cam
dldate for the Board of Aldermen from
the same district, he was elected by ma
Jority of Cos. He declined rencmina ton
Mayor Cleveland appointed him a Com
missioner of Appeals, but he retired from
that office when Mayor Wanser was elect
ed.
of Education and was first appointed by
Mayor Wanser to fill an unexpired term
He was subsequently, reappointed for the
full term of two years. In the spring OF
1885 Mr. Hoos was the Democratic Party s
choice for Alderman-at-Large. In that
contest he led his ticket, but was defeated
by marrow margin. In the Fall ne was
nominated for the Assembly and receiv-
ed 26,362 votes, beating his Republican OPP
ponent by over 5000 plurality, and carry
ing his own ward-which was Republican
by 600-by a majority of 14S.
Mr. Hoos is we'll known mason, and,
as such, holds the thirty y-second degree
He is a member of Teutonia Lodge, No.
70, F. and A. NJ, and was for four years
W. M and is a Past d. D. G. M. of the
Grand Lodge for the German lodges OF the
State He is also a member of the Royal
Arcanam, Knights of Honor and Ameri-
can Legion of Honor. In social circles
he is well known. and is q member OF the
Jersey City Saengerbunde. Turn Verein,
Jersey City Pioneer Verein, Arion Socie-
ty, Hudson County Democratic society,
President of the New York Bay Cemetery.
He is a forcible speaker, and his PERSONAL
ity attracts and commands the respect OF
all who become acquainted with him
Mayor Wanser declined to discuss the
political situation this morning. He says
his time is too much occupied with city
affairs to dabble with politics. 1t is
well known fact that If he desires,
Mayor Wansef+ can have denomination.
His friends, however, say that he is tired
of political life and will probably retire
as soon as his term ends. The Republic
cans it Is said, were so confident that
they have not as yet seriously thought
of an election this spring. Mayor Wanser
is the only man they have to nominate,
some of the workers say.
For several months it has been known
that Aldermen Anthony Hauck and
James Nolan and Alderman William Cal
non were the leaders In the fight for the
Street and Water Commissioner nominal
tions. They will have opponents. All
three are representative business men,
are property owners and know the needs
of the city. Mr.. Calnon 1t is expected,
will make Nolan hustle.
Who the Republican Street and Water
nominees will be is not known. 1t Is
said upon excellent authority that Colonel
Dickinson will support Commissioner
Harding for denomination, although ex-
Alderman Mitchell is in the field. The
second man will be chosen from down
Lafayette way. Nine Democrats retire
from the Board of Aldermen this spring,
but there is still left a sufficient ma
jority to retain control of that body for
at least another year.
The retiring Democrats are:-First
ward, James Burns; Second ward, Am
brose Guiton; Third ward Albert Losel;
Fourth ward, William j. Calnon; Fifth
ward, Charles Maxwell; Seventh ward,
Henry Gotthardt Ninth ward. John
Knoeller; Eleventh ward, Rudolph Hart
man; Twelfth ward, John E. Boldt.
All the Aldermen may have renomina-
ton and 1t is understood will accept. In
the event of Alderman Calnon winning
Street and Water Commissioner nomi-
nation Louis Meyers. Jr., may succeed
him as Alderman. On the other hand if
Mr.. Calnon loses the Street and Water
nomination, or withdraws from the race,
he will be forced by his constituents to
run for Alderman.
The retiring Republicans are:-Sixth
ward, Alexander Ross: Eighth ward,
William H. Vermilye; Tenth ward, AL
fred Heritage. Not one of the gentlemen
cares to run again. Their successors
have not been decided upon.