, 1904-11-02

equipped man in the Office OF county
Clerk. For this reason, the real estate
agents in Ocean City are a unit for thu
retention ofDr. Julius Way in the ofhc'
be has filled SO acceptably during hi
first term, now drawing to a close:
Oyerhearing a local real estate dealer
speaking in words of warmest praise o.
DIR. Way and the conduct of bis ofhee,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS decided, a lew DAYS
since, to ascertain the views OF otnei
real estate men regarding DR.. way ana
his ambitions for another term. Ihey
were also questioned as to their opin-
ions of William III. Bright, the Repub-
lican nominee for Sheriff of Cape May
County.
The result of these interviews is given
below:
zone of the greatest assets of the Re-
publican party today is the character
of its men, D said w. e. Massey, of the
firm of Massey & Edwards. w have
in the office of County Clerk a man
whose actions alone are his highest
praise. DIR. Way has been a very eff
ficient Clerk for the past five years, and
we will exercise our Influence Tor his
reelection for another term. PERSONAL
ly, | believe it to be a great mistake TO
change the incumbent of this Office at
the end of five years. Its term should
be ten years, as it requires nearly hall
the present term to become fully ac-
uuainted with the methods and proceed
ure pertaining to 1t.
"Dr. Way is certainly well fitted for
its requirements. So, from the view point
of a conveyancer or real estate operator,
ha hnc koon hinhlu GI1ffpaGfnl and gntIs-
factory. We have found him very care
full in the preparation of his searches.
This, to an Office passing ON titles in
volving many thousands of dollars, is a
point not to be overlooked. | do not
think | can overstate the confidence re-
posed in him by business men of our
profession or our appreciation OF his Elk
ceptional abilities"
MMM
Speaking of DIR. Julius Way, Il. w.
Edwards, of the firm of Massey u Ed
wards, said:
"Laying aside politics and party
issues, looking at the matter from a
purely business standpoint, we have in
the office of County Clerk, in the person
of DIR. Way, a gentleman with whom
our relations have always been of the
most pleasant during the period of his
incumbency. | must say our business
dealings with him have been exceed
ingly gratifying. | do not recall-I
know we have never had-any dispute
or issue of any kind with reference to
punctuality and care in the work of his
office.
''There is probably no office within
this county, or any county, that has
greater responsibility attached than that
of County Clerk. Millions of dollars of
business transactions take place through
this office, based entirely upon his in
formation as Clerk, and a change of re-
gime in this office of County Clerk is
always looked upon with considerable
dread, | apprehend, by all real estate
men, on account of the time required
for a new County Clerk to perfect him
self in the details of the office.
"There certainly can be no business
to change the office.
For one, l am perfectly satisfied
with DIR. Ways administration of the
Office up to the present time.
"Bear in mind, | am not speaking as
a Republican or as a Democrat. | am
looking at the matter as / said before,
from purely and solely a business view
point.
"If DR.. Way has proved satisfactory
and efficient during his first term of
five years, he certainly should prove
more sc with another term, based on
his experience and knowledge gained,
and it seems to me, from the standpoint
of merit, he is deserving of another
term in the office of County Clerk of
Cape May County.
Gas to William H. Bright, the NOM
inee for Sheriff, while | do not know
HIM personally, there is this to be said
in his favor: All who are acquainted
with the man are strongly for him, and
everything | have ever heard concern
ing him has been very favorable"
MM@
"In nearly fifty-five years, Cape May
County has had but three County
Clerks said James NJ. Chester. MI.
Rice, DR.. Ways predecessor, held office
for two terms of five years each. Why
shall not DIR. Way be given ten years,
now that the office has reached such
importance to the business interests of
the community, and when a man fa-
miliar with the duties is required ?
"Dr. Way has served the county faith
fully and well. Every real estate man
in the county will tell you this. For
this reason, coupled with the fact that
it is disadvantageous to make changes
at the close of each term, DR.. Way
should be retained in his present office,
and if the people OF the county are alive
to the requirements of the times they
will vote for DIR. Julius Way at the
coming election. He is a gentleman of