The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1902-05-12
TO OPPOSE CROSS
Ex-M Mayor Rankin, of Elizabeth,
Wants to Be Unions
Next Senator.

kSpecial 10 Inc Jersey City news.
ELIZABETH. May =, 1sa2-The latest
political gossip in this city Is that former
Mayor John G. Rankin may enter the
field as a candidate for the Senatorial
nomination against Joseph Cross. This
would make decidedly interesting fight,
as Judge Cross would, it is c-aimed. have
the powerful backing Of Senator Kean,
whose term as United States Senator viii
expire during the term OF the State seza-
tor to be chosen next fail, and Mr. Kean,
it is understood. VIII De candidate for
reelection
Former Mayor Charles Fisk, Of Plain
field, is being inaportuneG 10 get into the
race for State Senator but has not as yet
made up his mind because Of his health
Then there is City Judge Runyen, Of
PIainheld, whose friends are pushing him
for Surrogate. and If Mr. Fisk should be
named for Senator Plainfield could not
expect any further recognition. This is
where Surrogate Parrot, Of Elizabeth, sees
his opportunity for denomination by a
combination or his supporters with a
Piainfield man for either Senator or
Sherif.
Andrew McCardeH, Of PiainfeId, was
strongiy talked of for Sheriff several
months ago. but it is claimed he has been
called off by the Pond Tool Machine Com
pany, with which he holds an important
position. and it is said he has received a
considerable increase in salary from the
company with the understanding that be
viii keep out Of the shrievalty fight
Former Assemblyman Ellis R. Meeker,
of Elizabeth. and Freeholder Emmor X
Adams. Of Crawford. are meanwhile close
" watching the political chessboard, as
each wants to be Sheriff, and realizes that
his only chance of landing the nomina-
ton is by a combination with some Of the
| candidates for Senator or Surrogate. Both
Adams and Meeker are quietly, but their
close friends claim energetieally. working
a still hunt, and it is limited that there
may be surprise in store for somebody
when the delegates are chosen.
There is q probability of a dark horse
being rotted out for Senator or SheriT.
but just now TIE names above mentioned
are the only ones prominently in the field.
The election of a Congressman, when
also takes place this year. may stu
further eomplicate the political situation
in Union county. Charles n. Fowler, Il is
expected Will look for a denomination.
and it is hinted that Frank Bergen may
also Nave opposition 10 his candidack in
the other counties comprising the district.
all Of which would have a bearing on the
makeup Of the Union County Republican
ticket
Victor L. Meyer, one of the founders
and an officer in the strong Mckinley
Club of Elizabeth is. it is understood a
candidate for deputy surrogate. e position
! held by Waters b. riot. the surrogate's s
brother. Young Mr.. Meyer ard his friends
are said to be working hard in the interest
of Judge Runyon. Of Plainheld so as to
throw the surrogate 10 that city. which
would make Mr. Meyers chances bright
for capturing the deputy surrogate job.
1t is alleged the Mckinley Club will cut
an important factor IN the political game
when the time comes to elect delegates.
The club numbers about 725. most OF them
young Republicans.