The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-29

men and as Salem is a very close county
it will be a fight to the finish without
many votes to spare when the result II
announced. Mr.. Miller will be supporter
by the Seweli influence because rs ~ =
Republican, while Mr.. Wrlght
is entitled to the backing of every, loyai
Democrat on account of his feaity to MS
party on all occasions.
In Warren county a Democratic nomi-
nation is equivalent to an election should
factional chickering's not prevail IN the
party. It is the most rampant silver n
ocrat who does not believe in the free
coinage of silver in Warren is soon brand
ed with the mark of
This fact was illustrated during the late
session of the Legislature when the nom-
nation of William HI. Morrow as q menu
Der of the State Board of Education was
sent to the Senate by Governor voornees-
Mr.. Morrow was named as a Democrat.
The Democratic Senator'S, however, dld
not agree with the Governor as TO- the
ed his Their objection to
him was based on the declaration that he
had bolted the nomination of Mr.. Bryan
for President, and, furthermore, mad yot-
ed for Mr.. Pitney for Congress. Mr.. Nor
row does not deny his anrlpathy TO Tree
silver at all; in fact, he glories IN II ana
still at the same time he contends that
he is a thoroughgoing- Democrat of the
school of Jefferson and Tllden. soon al
ter his discontinue at the hands OF the
Democratic Senators Mr.. Morrow ran for
Mayor of Belvidere and was elected by
. rousing majority. Should Mr.. Barbes
be renominated for Senator in Warren no
doubt Mr.. Morrow will nay some atten-
ton to the campaign. It was Mr.. Barber
who led the revolt against MI Morrow
in the executive session OF the Senate.
The ill-feeling which has been caused over
his matter begets the danger which may
threaten the success of the Democratic
ticke in Warren at the next election.
The Republican brethren of Gloucester
are not dwelling in peace and unity just
now. and just what will be the temper
of the leaders of either side when frost
comes is hard to tell. There was just
such a situation back in 1890 when the
Democrats slipped in George HI. Barker
as Senator.
Gloucester elects a Sheriff in place of
William Collins and the early reports
port, is likely TO receive the nomination.
There are W leading candidates-Wiliiam
X. Robinson and William P. Buck-who
are in the race for the place.
Monmouth has only been Republican
by grace. 1t cannot be considered per
manently a Republican county. 1t has
three Democratic Assemblymen. Sena-
tor Asa Francis, the Republican Senator.
seeks a reelection, believing he is per-
sonally popular enough to be reelected.
There is more talk of former Senator
Terhune being a candidate against him.
From this it is implied that former State
Senator H. S. Little. who lives in Tren-
ton. but leads in Monmouth, will have a
finger in the next campaign. There are
two heavy county offices at stake. the
Sheriff and the County Clerk. Assembly
man Joseph Butcher and Jacob Shuts,
Of Shrewsbury, are struggling for the
bride, of Asbury Park. it is said, will
take the Republican nomination for
Sheriff.
Joseph McDermott, who has been the
ad interim county clerk, appointed by
the Governor, will be the Republican
nominee. The Democrats are casting
about for a man. McDermott is strong
ond n &c fhn11oht that ha n a " 20 y tho
ticket through. There will be three new
Assemblymen nominated by the Demo-
Gratis.
Salem has always been considered
ocratic Senators to Trenton as Repub-
lican. Salem Republicans will no doubt
renominate Senator Richard 3. Miller.
Since he was elected three years ago,
Salem has elected a Democratic Assem-
blyman. Frank Wright, and the Demo-
Gratis are trying to persuade him to run
for the Senate. He prefers to be County
Clerk, which shows that he is a man
of considerable sagacity. The present Re
publican clerk. S. Luther Richmond. is to
be renominated. They have also a Sheriff
to elect in Salem, so that it Will be a year
to test the Republican organization. TIL
Democrats will make their nominations
very late.
In Union, the Republicans anticipate no
danger.
1t is expected that Senator Cross will
be renominated. There are rumors of his
stepping aside in anticipation of a judicial
appointment from his friend and pupil.
Governor Voorhees,. Hislcontinuance will
have something TO do with the selection
of the candidate for County Clerk and
Sheriff. Elizabeth now has a corner on
the offices and Plainfield and Railway
demand recognition.
Sheriff Kirk would like kind fortune to
so arrange matters that he could walk
across the hall and hang his hat up IN the
Count Clerks office for a term; while
County Clerk William Howard would like
to continue to hang up his hat during
working hours, just as he has been doing.
Assemblyman George Squire would like q
place for his hat just where his friend
kinks has been. If he is not successful
he will come pack to Trenton for a third
time and try to be the Speaker. TAeTe
are several well known men in Union who
would like to be Sheriff; former Assem-
blvman Robert G. Houston has had
his eye on the office for some time ana SO
has John w. Murray, of Plainfleld, a
brother of Assemblyman Murray.
In Camden David Baird will let go OF
the Sheriff's office which does not mean
that he is going to get out of politics.
Deputy Sheriff J. Wesley Sells seeks 10
succeed him; so does Tax Assessor Chris
Mines and Harry L. Harshorn, well known
in Grand Army circles throughout the
State. Senator Herbert w. Johnson Will
be renominated. There is a possibility OF
Assemblyman Bradley being returned. Mr..
McMurray is too i'll to risk another term.
Coles does not seek denomination.