Bridgeton pioneer., 1901-02-14
HERE is THE
STORY OF POLITICS.
Lines and Many Lines of Little
Political Side Lights During
the Spring Campaign.

OI UIle IedCe W 0l0Cb.
David G. Jones, of North Laurel
street is a capable man for Council,
and if the Republicans nominate him
he will win nicely.
Councilman Nichols will be can
didate for reelection as a Justice of
the Peace in the Fourth.
There are three candidates from
Cumberland for members of the Board
of Arbitration. They are William M.
Doughty and James Berry, of Mill
Vile, and j. Ward Richardson, of this
city
Will the Mayor appoint any Repub-
lican Assessors? is an interesting ques-
tion just now often asked.
Some of the friends of Councilman
Sellers want him to be a candidate
for Council in the Fifth. He has not
decided to do SO, however.
All certificates of acceptance for a
place upon the Republican primary
ticket, must be in by the 18th, or the
name cannot go on the official ticket
which will be used on the 18th.
The candidacy of Valdemar Ed
wards seems to meet with much ap-
proval of Fourth ward people. He
would make a capable and thoroughly
conscientious member. His canvass
for the nomination is progressing.
Will there be vacancy declared in
the Second ward for Council?
BENZ. Erickson is candidate for
Freeholder in the Second, and his
friends are making good fight for
him.
In the Third ward the Republicans
are practically united upon A. H.
Lupton for Council. He will have no
position. His election is assured
Freeholder Rogers will be candi-
date for Freeholder in the Fourth and
many people are ready to push his
vigorously. The Demo
Gratis don't seem to be very fortunate
in the matter of candidates this
spring.
The Republican ticket this spring
bids fair to be such that every voter
can support them.
Nathaniel Fox still remains can
didate for Council in the Fourth.
A good many First ward Republi-
cans are anxious to have Assessor
Allen remain in his position
There will be battle royal in the
Second ward for Constable L. D.
Woodruff and Fred Phrambus are the
vigorous candidates
Frank d. CARL has intimated to his
friends that he would like to be a
candidate for Council in the First
ward
William M. Mullen has made a good
Councilman, and has many Republi-
can friends in the Fifth ward
If the Republicans nominate such
candidates for Council as they are
talking about they will elect their
men in all five wards.
Stacy W. Matthews, the Second
ward veteran, is almost unanimously
conceded as the man for President of
Council when the new organization
comes.
Councilman Conner will be the
Democratic candidate for Council in
the Second.
There are no Justices of the Peace
TO elect this spring in the Third.
The Republicans are all anxious for
Republican victory this spring, and
are anxious for the strongest tickets.
City Treasurer Samuel III. Hitchner
will not have any opposition this
spring for reelection.
Republican primaries are one week
from next Monday night.
City Solicitor Potter has made an
exceptionally good official and de-
serves a reelection
The Democrats will probably have
a late campaign.
The Republicans generally are
pleased with the Crawford County
system of Primary elections.
O. r. Corey is one of the most pop
ular men in the First ward and will
make strong candidate for Free
holder
The Democrats in the Second, are
speculating as to who they will nomi-
matte for Freehoder.
People generally show an awakened
interest in the spring campaign.
The Republicans should gain a.
member or two in the Board of Free
holders.
Horses for Sale.