The Jersey City news., 1899-02-13
DAVIS is HOME.
The Leader Refuses to Tell
Whoi is the Mayoralty
Candidate.
DEMOCRATS ALL RIGHT
There is and Will Be No
Dissension Bright
Prospects.

Leader Davis is in town. With his
usual diplomacy, he declines to make any
positive statement. The consequence is
that some politicians are lowering near
paresis and others are entirely satisfied
that it will be Mayor Hoos first, last and
all the time.
Leader Davis, ex-Commissoner Feeney,
Assistant Water Registrar Daniel Smith
and Sheriff William Hellers two children
arrived in New York Saturday evening
at six o'clock. Mr.. Davis was met by a
batch of friends, who had sad stories to
tell Newspaper reporters besieged him
He was not in a mood to be bothered and
he shook off inquiries in easy STYLE
Arrived in Jersey City, more friends
gathered about him and offered congrat-
ulations-
"What do you think of Lakewood"
was asked.
'It is all right and mighty fine place"
was the answer. 81 have had good
time and feel first rate. I am sorry to
admit that have taken on flesh and
as for Sheriff Heller, he is a sight.
"He is getting too fat for his own COM
fort 1t will doubtless please his friends
to know that he has improved greatly. He
will probably remain away week or ten
days more. I would like to see him stay
longer, but he is too active to remain at
a quiet resort like Lakewood. Friends
have visited US and we have had 8. g3od
time"
"You have heard of the new develop
ments in politics, of course?" was asked.
Eyes, I've read the papers little bit, )"
was the answer.
WHO is your choice for Mayor?"
The Leader blew a cloud of cigar smoke
far above his head, smiled and walked on.
what do you think of Mr.. Dugan's
candidacv?"
Again the Leader smiled.
"Is Mayor Hoos your choice?"
Still no answer.
do you suppose Dugan's candidacy
will disrupt the Democratic party?"
This made the Leader stop.
.sWhen it is time to select a candidate
for Mayor the Democratic voters will be
found on deck. OF course there will be
candidates, and that is a good sign. 1t
will serve to keep our party alive and ac-
tive. The more candidates the merrier it
will be- 1t is rule in the Democratic
party that every man shall have an equal
chance.
Il have not looked the ground over yer,
nor have I studied the situation, but our
Republican friends who are hoping for
trouble; will be disappointed. The Demo
cratic party is united and will pe united
on the selection of a Mayoralty and
other candidates. =.
There is no dissension and there. will
be nome We are well organized and or
ganized for victory Matters will adjust
| themselves to the satisfaction of every
body when. the time arrives for the selec-
| tion of candidates.
Leader Davis declined to say anything
more Contrary to expectations he did
| not and will not declare himself in favor
of any man for Mayor at this time. 1t is
believed. however, that he has tacit
understanding with Mayor Hoos.
I Yesterday and today Leader Davis was
| in conference with party workers from
various parts Of the city; The County
Committee will meet Friday night and by
| that time Mr.. Davis will know just what
| the true condition of affairs is. Party
work will be started rext week.
| Nominations will be made earlier than
! usual this year. 1t is the intention to
! make a long and vigorous campaign.
Unusual care is to be taken In the crea-
| tion of the Street and Water Commis-
/ canssioner and Aldermanic ticket. Repre-
| sentative men are to be chosen.