The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-14
For Repeal Of Bishops Law,
but Abolition of Back
Room Adjuncts
ASSEMBLY CANDIDATES
Mead Only One to Be Sup
planted Fight for Beard OF
Works Between Kraemer
and DiefenthaIer.

No doubt now exists that NEST OF
the present Democratic Assen,blymen
from Essex County will be renominated
at the county convention of the party
next Monday night at the Kruger Au-
ditorium. The city convention'w,ll meet
at the same place.
1t is understood that there will be
only one change in the Assembly ticket,
Thomas ]. Mead giving way to another
man.. His will probably be
William J. Knowles. # the Fourth
Ward. an importer, doing business in
New York, largely with Cuba ana
South America.
There was some talk about Assem-
| blyman Daniel J.. Brady giving up his
place on the ticket because he las been
travelling in the central West for the
United Hatters of North America, but
in letters to friends he hassstated that
he desires to be returned.
If he is put on the ticket he will be
the only man representing the abor
unions on either ticket in this county.
Mr.. Mead was also a labor man. There
have been a number of people willing to
take Mr.. Brady's place in the BELIEF
he was going to quit, but the party
leaders think it would be advisable to
make as few changes as possible.
There has been considerable interest
felt especially in the question whether
Edward Wright would be renominated.
Many persons thought hat the suit he
started against former Senator James
| Smith. ,jr., would initiate against his
denomination, but the county leaders, 1t
is understood. refuse to consider the
proposition, and will advise his renom-
ination.
] IT is understood that Essex County
Democratic leaders have been in close cou-
! ference for several days outlining a plat
| form. 1t is expected to be Il broad one
advocating the repeal Of the Bishops law
as the principal feature. 1t is understood
though that the same platform Will con-
tain pledges to enact laws that will Keep
in force the admirable features of the law
that look to the betterment of moral condi-
tions and the abolition of vicious saloon
associations.
Democrats say that the Republicans
have lodged the issue in many ways oil
| several question, and that there is trouble
in camp besides. The platform will adj
vocate the enactment of law that will
absolutely abolish the back rooms; the
lettering of women in saloons and the sale
of liquor to minors. In fact every feature
of the Bishops law for the betterment of
moral conditions about saloons will be ad-
vocated. while the right of proper people
to get drinks will be preserved.
The Democratic leaders feel that the
G. O. p. platform has straddled the ques-
ton. They do not think that the local
option plan of the Republicans can work
! out. Besides, it is doubtful if the scheme
would meet with favor in all municipali-
ties in the State to allow the individual
excise boards to control excise matters.
Therefore, it is said, they have decided to
meet the question face to face, and let the
people decide whether they want the
Bishops law repealed or not. The repeal
of the law. it is pointed out, with the
enactment of the laws aimed to maintain
the moral features of the bill, ought not TO
be obnoxious to any thinking person.
For the county clerkship there has been
an open fight going on. and various men
have been named. including Valentine
Braun. of East Orange. Edward Hartt, of
the same place. There has been some talk
however. Of putting a Newark man on
the ticket so as TO strengthen it in this
city. and the nam of Dir. Charles f.
Kraemer has been mentioned in connec-
ton with this candidacy. He is looked on
as possessing considerable strength out
side the city as a result OF the campaign
he made last year against Congressman
ParBef,
He has beer n candidate for the nomi-
nation for member of the Board of Works,
but It was said In some circles that DR..
kraemer would take the other place
This. however, lacks verifcation from the
doctor himself.
His principal opponent for the Board OF
Works nomination is John V. Diefenthaler
who has been making an active canvass
and has the support of practically all the
) wards in the western section of the city
The fact that he is a resident of that por,
ton Of the municipality Is the strong poini
that has appealed to the people who ar,
supporting him.
They take the stand that as the west
ern section of the city is unrepresenteC
now in the board, although it is an impor
tant and thickly populated part, 1t SHOULD
be. The party leaders have kept thei
> hands off the contest so far despite al
: impression that they favor DR.. Kraemer
{ and Mr.. D~iefenthaler had many pledges o
support.
: Thomas F. Holzinger. of the sixth Ward
was in the race, but 1t was reported thi
, week that he had withdrawn, as the worl
4 of the board would interfere with his dutie
as assistant superintendent Of the concerl
with which he has been connected.
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