The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-10-27
DAVIS OVATION
Hearty Welcome to the
Leader at Seventh Ward
Ratification.
HIS FoRcBFUL SPEECH
Tells the Voters What Kind
Of Men the Democratic
Candidates Are
HIS FORCEFUL SPEECH

The ratification meeting held at the New
York Bay House. Ocean and Wilkinson
avenues. last night, under the auspices
of the Seventh Ward Democratic Clup
exceeded in size and enthusiasm the fond
est hopes of its managers. A brass band
stationed on the hotel veranda played
lively airs. while the large hail was NIL
ing with the faithful. When the meet
ing was called to order, at eight o'clock,
by President Joseph Blaese, there was
standing room only. Even the Stars were
crowded and late corners experienced dlf-
flculty in forcing their way to posltioh
where they could hear the flow OF Demo-
cratic oratory. 1t was representative
Greenyille crowd. "A number OF RenuD-
licans were recognized In the throns-
When Mr. Blasse introduced George
Bouten as chairman ssne one in tue rear
proposed three cheers fer our next May
orr which were given with a will. MT.
Bouton expressed thanks for the ovation
and said that while he was not at present
seeking the office, it would not be re-
fused If rendered Freehelder Joseph Muir
raw was then elected temporary secretary.
Mr.. Joseph Mullin Of Harrison was the
first speaker He eulogized Assembly
Candidate Rice who, ne said, had held
numerous political offices in Harrison and
had always performed his duties honest
" and justly. He said that they had
been fighting Republican iniauity in Har-
rison and Kearny for the past eighteen
years and now they stood an excellent
chance of control of that once Repubil-
can stronghold. He said that any one
who voted for John 5. Erwin must be
insane and is to be Ditied. Wh1ie MT.
Mullin was speaking, loud cheering was
heard on the stairway, which was caused
by the appearance Of Leader Robert
Davis. Carl Ruempler, James Clarke ana
Maurice Stack. They were escorted TO
seats on the platform, amid applause,
which made the building shake MI
Davis smiled and bowed in acknoWledg-
ment and was again given another burst
of applause When order was restored
Mr.. Mullins wound up his speech with a
request to all Democrats to work for
the ticket and make a mighty effort to
roll mn an unprecedented majority.
Chairman Bouton announced that the
candidates would say few words then,
as it was necessary for them to attend
other meetings. Carl Ruempler was in
fT0Quce0 as LI6 ASAt t7Aa1A - ~~-t~~ ~
yiven three rousing cheers. He said
s.Fellow Democrats, l am glad to make
YOUR acquaintance, and l can assure you
that, if elected, 1 will honestly and con-
scientiously perform my duties, NO oouol
we will all be elected; but do your utmost
to make the victory decisive and conn
nlete. Work for the whole Democratic
ticket and you will never have cause TO
he sorry Mr.. Ruempler created a fav-
orable impression and was repeatedly
cheered.
Mr.. James Clarke was then introduced
as our next Register. Mr. Clarke Is EVIL
IDENTIFY well known in the Greenville sec
ton and has a great number of admirers
Judging from the applause which greetea
him. He said:-'T have no fault TO ma
with the voters of Greenville, who nave
for years been my friends. am once
more before you seeking your sunrage
for myself and the whole Democratic
ticket I will promise that my future
record will be as clean as my past record.
Mr.. Clarke spoke of the equal tax Dill
which had been killed by Republicans IN
the Senate at Trenton, and said that II
the Assemblymen from Hudson county
fight for equal taxation.
Candidate for County Clerk Maurice
Stack spoke next He said that if elected
he would conduct the affairs Of the office
cleanly and honestly. The crowd liked
Mr.. stack and gave him three rousing
cheers.
Mr.. Davis and the candidates were
about to leave, but the crowd yelled for
a speech from Mr.. Davis. It yelled ana
cheered until Mr.. Davis smilingly conn
piled He said:-'Fellow Democrats, !
feel highly honored at this rousing well
come. and want to say that we have a
strong ticket and are going to win. Carl
Ruemp1er is all right and will be the next
Sheriff You may rest assured that no
one will frighten him into doing anything
wrong You all know James Clarke and
his excellent record He has never be-
trayed any trust and you may rest as
sured he never will. Mr.. Stack has never
been before the public as a candidate be-
fore, but is an honest man and will hon.
estly and faithfully perform the duties OF
his office. The Democratic party will work
to decrease the present expenses of the
county and Will reduce the number OF
Freeholders." " Mr.. Davis complimented
the Seventh Ward Democrats for Wrestling
the ward from Republican control and
making of it a stronghold of Democracy.
Deafenfng applause followed the address
AS Mr.. Davis left three ringing cheers and
q tiger were given farewell salute
Assemblyman Rice of West Hudson
spoke next. Mr.. Rice spoke Of equal tax
alton, and said that If elected he would
make every effort to procure equal taxa
ton for Hudson county.
The next speaker, Colonel Dean, for
nerly member of Tammany Hall, Is
little known in this city. He is an excel
lent speaker, both eloquent and witty.
He won the crowd at once, and he was
frequently interrupted by applause. He
eulogized Leader Davis, characterizing
him as the 'snoblest little giant in the
State" a man OF noble heart, man of
intelligence, warm friend, and excellent
adviser, charitable. magnanimous and OF
liberal mind When assisted by his efforts
men had climbed to the top of the ladder.
he did not want them to forget those VINO
had just started the journey. Mr.. Dean
expressed sympathy for Mr.. Erwin, be-
cause he was growing thin, and said that
he was afraid that Mr.. Erwin would be
20 thin after election that "a cat would