The Jersey City news., 1902-09-11
WINNERS OF THE EVENTS

Ideal weather, q pleasant san, Il Slorl-
ous time spent at College Point, l.. l.,
and grand evening parade combined,
made the Robert Davis Association out
ing of yesterday a brilliant success. 1t
was beyond any doubt the largest outing
ever given by the banner Democratic
organization of New Jersey.
According to the captain of the Grand
Republic, over 4,400 Davis followers
boarded the boat for College Point.
Thomas J. higgins, treasurer of the as
sociation, announced on the return home
that $500 dinners had been served. The
sail to the grove, as stated in The
News" of yesterday, was thoroughly en-
joyed. As soon as the boat left the pier
at the foot of Grand street great many
made their way to a counter, where they
yere served with coffee and rolls. Hav-
Ig satisfied their early appetite, some
found favorite spots to enjoy the sail,
while others, particularly politicians and
SO called folk, roamed about the boat to
hear what booms were being launched,
exploded, or to be carried through safely.
SHERIFF TELLER.
The young bloods were apparently
more anxious than the rest. The "old
fellows tried to be as guarded as posi-
bic and cared to talk in whispers as
much as possible.
John Zeller, whom it is said, will win
out for the Shrievalty nomination at the
primaries. was of course, the most OBJ
served man ON board. Mayor James NJ.
Seymour of Newark, ex-Mayor Edward
Hoos of this city and ex-Congressman
Tim Campbell of New York formed
little group by themselves on the second
deck and held a reception there.
Mayor Seymour appeared happy and
contented. Ex-Mayor Hoos was in SINH
lar mood. Ex-Mayor Hoos tried to avoid
talking politics. Whenever approached
by reporters he would begin talking
about the weather and the big turnout.
Mayor Seymour said the Davis outing,
because of it's magnitude of size, demon
strated that the independent Democrats
of this State are fiocking back to Democ-
racy.
DEMOCRATIC VICTORY SURE.
sTwo years from now" said the May
or. ..I predict victory for the New Jer-
sey Democracy.
.arhe people are tired of the way things
are being conducted and are beginning to
change their views. While this outing is
a strong indication that the seesaw men
are getting into line, it is not the only
thing that makes me express myself as
/ do. There have been other affairs held
recently in other parts of our State that
were largely attended by doubtful Demo
Gratis"
Under Sheriff John Heavy, Zeller's
most formidable opponent for the shriey-
atty nomination, was conspicuous figure
ON board the boat. He shook hands with
a great many To a reporter for THE
News Mr.. Heavy said:
.'Im going to stay through the pri-
maries andst await the result. don't
want to say any more other than this
is a grand day and one that will long
be remembered"
Freeholder Louis L. Finke seemed to
enjoy the trip, particularly the music.
Director of the Board of Freehoidcrs
Michael B. Holmes kept himself in one
spot during the sail and entertained his
friends there.
City Collector Davis was frequently
approached by reporters for information
concerning candidates or what would be
done at the primaries.
NOT TO TALK POLITICS.
ssTm not here to talk politics., he said.
"Just out for a days fun and I'm going
to have it,
The presence Of Bernard J. Foley.
standard bearer of the association which
bears his name. joined the Third Ward
Democratic Club 131 strong, and Mat
thew J. Lawless, who is about to join the
Third Ward Club with crowd of
ssbraves.v were greeted enthusiast
caliy. City Collector Davis greeted both
men personally and wished each a pleas
ant. outing.
DENNIS MCLAUGHLIN ON DECK.
Ex-Couuty Clerk Dennis McIaughlin
and County Clerk Maurice J. Stack were