Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-10
Mayor, DR. H. Martyr Brace.
Comptroller, B. Frank Henry.
RoCordor, II. E Pickersgill.


Comptroller, B. Frank Henry.
Rooordor, II. E Pickersgill.
Z. @. N. Brogger, Sr.
Com. OF Appeal ! Henry Koci
William Gray.
Above In the city ticket rs nomi-
mated by the Republicans at the con-
vention held in tie CITY hall Saturday
night A small crowd was present
ard there was some good natured
enthusiasm. The candidates wero
cheered as they were escorted to the
front for speech, ms were also the
names of Lincoln, Garfield, Mckinley
and Roosevelt.
The delegates caucused aud IL was
about 0 O'Clock when George Eggert
called the convention to order Will
liam Hoy was made chairman and II.
.. Bishop secretary. Delegates
Koyen and Waters weros named as
committee oil credentials. There were
no contests.
When the nomination for mayor
was called for, Martin Hanson pre-
sented the-.name of H. Martyr Brace.
There were no other nominations.
Messrs Eggert and L, O. N..Brogger,
Jr., were made tollers and the
secretary cast the ballot. -vs -.
In the samo manner the rest of the
ticket was named.
A committee was appointed to bring
the. can,litiatos hAforo the convention.
Messrs. Henry, Pickersgill and
Gray wore already present. They each
made short speeches. Thomas CLARK
was called upon and while he was
speaking DIR. Brace was escorted into
the hail. His appearance WIS the
signal for much enthusiasm. He
made a speech in which he urged
IL united, earnt st effort He drew n
Lesson from the Democrats in that no
matter low bitterly they were divided
at the primary, they always supported
the whole ticket at the polls.
The following resolutions were un-
animously adopted:
"We, the delegates to the Repu bill
can city convention, assembled, do
most heartily endorse the action of the
National committee at Chicago, in the
selection of Roosevelt and Fairbanks,
for president and vice president. We
a'so endorse the nomination of Ex-
Senator Stokes for governor, Howell
for congress, Oonger for oountv clork,
Henry, Fnrdyoe and Martin for men,
bels OF tho legislature. Congressman
Howell should be especially COM
menhed for his effort W hich resulted
in the public building now under
construction in this city, and to
whose personal efforts all the credit is
due.
"The projected improvements in the
water ways In this vicinity are being
watched over and directed by him and
will tend to greatly increase all mer-
oantilu enterprises, and be the means
OF bringing to us more manufactures ;
ana therefore, so far as national legis-
lation effects us, we believe our inter
ests will bo efficiently looked after.
"Our candidate for governor is
we'll through his long career
of usefulness, in the halls of our State
Legislature. His past actiops in all
measures affecting taxes and schools
are of such character as to deserve
the highest oommen daticn, and we
feel satisfied that our interests will be
properly safesguarded with Mr.. Stokes
in the gubernatorial chair.
"Our county records are most effioi-
emily kept by the present clerk, Mr..
Conger, and we heartily commend
him to all voters for reelection.
"The gentlemen named on the Re-
publican ticket for members of the
assembly lave proven their ability
during the past wear ard we feel sure
that our local interests will be proper
ly safeguarded by them. They are just.
ly entitled to ra-election.
$50 far as the city affairs are con-
cerned, the Republican party has
heen so long out of power that we
believe change in local government
would be to the greatest benefit to ali
our citizens, We respectfully call at
tention to the progressiyeness show