Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-01
ENTHUSIASM
IN 9TH WARD
County and City Candidates
at Democratic Rally.

Senator George s. silzer.of Metu-
chen; Assemblyman Elmer H. Ge-
ran, or Matawan; Assemblyman VII
nam Il. Ramsay, OF this city: ana
mayor Albert Bollshweiler. candi-
GATE for sheriff, were the principal
speakers and received great recep-
IONS by four hundred voters at a
Tany Oh the Fifth and Sixth ward
democrats last night In Pulaski
nail IN the Fifth ward. Many of
lhe city and county candidates also
mace speeches and were given en-
thusiastic welcomes.
DIR. Ramsay Gives Humor.
Alderman l.. @. Dalton, of the
f1fth ward, presided at the meeting
and called upon, as the first speak
er. Dr, Ramsay, of this city. The
assemblyman discussed the cam
pa1gn issues and had q good word
for each and every member of the
Democratic ticket, which, he de-
claTes, will be elected to a man on
election day. DR.. Ramsay's good
= humor quickly won for him the well
wishes of the entire audience. II Is
the first time DR.. Ramsay has ap-
peared before the voters of those
wards while not a candidate. He
said last night he is only too glad
to assist the Democratic candidates
to victory.
Elmer Geran Explains Law.
Making a splendid defense of the
Geran election law, of which he is
sponsor, Elmer H. Geran, candidate
for reelection to the Assembly down
In Monmouth county, gave a splen-
did talk On this famous measure.
= He spoke of It's efficiency and it's
help in making politics cleaner this
year than ever before, and he also
Clipped In a few words for the local
Democratic ticket, from Mayor Boil
schweiler down to the least import
--ant candidate.
Senator Silzer Gets Ovation.
George s.. Silzer's reception was
the most enthusiastic given to n
one, save Mayor Bollschweiler. He
has many friends In that section of
Perth Amboy. He spoke on the Pub
lie Utilities Commission, the cleo
tion law, and the Employers Liabil-
~ity Act, which he defended in splen-
did style. He ridiculed the idea
the Republicans say they are spon-
sers of these laws, and calls atten-
ton to the many hours spent at
Trenton last year where these mea-
sures were promulgated szaI passed
In their present form. Mr.. Silzer
will speak at Woodbury., in reply to
former Governor e. G. stokes tomor.
row night.
Cheers For BolIschweiIer.
The crowd gave prolonged cheers
when Mayor Bollschweiler, the Dem
ocratic candidate for sheriff, was in
troduced. He was often interrupted
during his speech by loud applause
and expressed sentiments. Every
speaker last night made mention of
his honor's candidacy and his record
during the past years as chief magis-
trate. Of Perth Amboy.
Other Speakers Heard.
Other speakers were the county
and city candidates whose expressed
purposes. IL elected, have been re-
corded In these columns from time
to time. Each was singled out and
given a good hand. Those who spoke
were: William D. Voorhees,, out for
reelection as alderman-at-large;
Aug. G. Streitwolf, of New Bruins
wick, and Jacob B Joselson, of this
city. assembly candidates; Anthony
J.. Gebhardt, of Highland Park. Will
liza D. Casey, OF Roosevelt, and AL
fred T. Kerr, three Of the free
holder candidates; and Henry w.
Sandbeck, Jr., out for reelection as
alderman from the Sixth ward.
Plenty of red fire, music and re-
freshments were other features of
the rally.
Democrats at Roosevelt.
Before attending the rally in this
city, several of the county candi-
dates went over to Roosevelt, Mr..
Casey's home town, and addressed a
big gathering there. Those in the
party were: Mayor Bollschwei1er,
Messrs. Joselson, Streitwolf, Geb-
hardt and Kerr. Mr.. Casey o
panied his running mates party back
to this city.
Rally Saturday Night.
The Democrats Of the Sixth ward
will rally Saturday night, under the
auspices of the Sloyak Citizens Club.
The meeting will be held in Obuch's
hall.