The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-21
WtE
ALL REELECTED
Seventh Ward Democratic
Club Gives Unanimous
Votes for Officers.
NOW A NEW HOUSE
Commodious Quarters Will
Probably Be Secured for
the Voters.
NOW A NEW HOUSE

The election of officers at the Seventh
Ward Democratic Club, last night, was
unusually harmonious. The meeting was
the largest ever held by the club. demon
strating the growth of Democracy In the
Seventh ward.
In the regular order Of business, g
warm discussion occurred. At a previous
meeting three men were endorsed by the
club for appointment in the Police De
partment~The names were sent to the
Police Commissioners. 1T was stated last
night by a member hat the Police Board
had only received two of the endorse
merits. The member apparently INTENDED
TO show that the third name, that OF
Alex. Kaehler, had been withheld sec
Rotary Aarons Of the Executive Commit
tee asserted, and he was corroporatea
by Vice President James Mccarthy, tnat
the three endorsements had been enclos-
ed In an envelope and addressed to COM
missiouers Walter and McGill. The con-
troversy caused by this statement was
cut short bv a motion to refer the mat
ter to the Executive Committee, will IN
structions to investigate and remedy the
matter, is possible.
Reports were received from the COM
mitteemen of each precinct, which show
ed that the Democratic party in the ward
Is gradually increasing in strength, a
condition of affairs which highly pleased
the club.
President Joseph Blaese next called for
nominations. On a motion made by Miles
McCarron. the rules were suspended and
Mr.. Blaese was elected by acclamation.
Mr.. BIaese made a short address of
thanks.
Commissioner Edward Barr was nomi-
mated for vice president by F. Jaehne,
who spoke in glowing terms Of Mr.. Barr
as a hard worker for the party, and one
who could be depended upon to faith
fully perform the duties OF vice presl-
dent. Mr.. Barr was also elected by ac-
clamation. The secretary, Freebooter
Joseph Murray, and the treasurer, CITY
Marshal Edgar vreeland, n Sergeant
at-Arms, Alex. Hoehler. were renomihat-
ed and honored by a unanimous vote for
reelection. Short addresses of thanks
were made by each. Michael ]. Fagen,
Jr., the ward leader. was called upon
for a speech. He spoke of the harmony
existing among the Democrats in the
ward, which, he said, was responsible FOR
the excellent showing made at the re-
cent election. He said that the ward,
which, a few years ago, was a Republic
can stronghold, has q firm position in
the Democratic column, with excellent
prospects of becoming the banner Demo-
cratic ward of the city.
Alderman William F. Ritter delivered a
short address advising the members to de-
vote their energy to the success of the
Democratic party at large By a great
united effort n the sflomdnatfon OF hon
est men on an honest platform the Demo-
cratic party. he said, stands an excellent
chance of electing a Democratic President
and Democratic National representatives
at the next fall election.
Mr.. Jaehne told the member that TO ne
successful they must have a Sold organa
zation. and to strengthen and perfect the
present organization, he advocated the
erection of a c0Mnodious clubhouse in a
central part of the ward and of easy ac-
cess to all members. He suggested that
the amount necessary to build and fit up
a clubhouse be raised by subscription 1t
is probable that immediate action will be
taken regarding the e clubhouse PLAN.
Speeches were also made by Miles Nc
Carron, James Mccarthy, Edgar Vreeland
and Edward Barr.
President Blaese announced that the
member from each of the six precincts,
will be appointed at a special meeting la
ter in the week. 1t is probable that the
entire present committee will be reap
pointed with one exception. Commissioner
Barr, by virtue of the Office of Vice
President, will be chairman of the Ex-
ecutive Committee.