Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-09-07
BIG MEETING
IN IST WARD
Democrats Talk Harmony and
Hear Candidates.

Declaring in favor of the platform
adopted by the First Ward Demo-
cratic Club several weeks ago, Ma
thauiel Cornelison, the Democratic
aldermanic candidate in that district,
was pledged the united support OF
members last night in Martins hall
in his campaign to down the Repub-
licans and elect a Democratic alder
man from that section for the first
time in a number of years. Mr.. Cor
Nelson was present and gave an en-
~couraging talk. He informed the
members that he came within TWEEN
tv-six votes of coping the prize two
ear ago., and with the clubs earn
est support, will be successful in
November.
Smith Explains Position.
Thomas J. Smith, president of the
club. read a few words in which he
explained his stand in Withdrawing
from the aldermanic contest, after
his petition had been circulated and
signed by a number of prominent
first ward Democrats. He added,
however, that he would give his un-
firing efforts to the election OF Mr..
Cornelison if that gentleman would
declare in favor of the clubs plat
form. which provides for countless
number of improvements in that sec
ton. The candidate Immediately in
dorsed such principles. Mr.. Cornell
ison was folded by James W. Hen
derson, who had been an earnest
supporter of Mr.. Smiths candidacy.
He offered to work for the alder
manic aspirant, fnasmuch rs Mr.. Cor
nelson favors the proposed platform,
and his offer vas heartily accepted.
Prominent Democrats Present.
1t is evident that the Democrats
intend to make a strong bid for sue
cess in the first ward this year. Last
nights meeting was attended by DR..
William E. Ramsay, the senatorial
candidate; City Collector Richard F.
White, John X. Sheehy, George w.
Jackson, John c. Donehue and a
score or more of lesser lights in the
circles Of Perth Amhoy Democracy.
All the speakers urged harmony in
the ranks Of the first ward Demo-
Gratis and a determined effort to elect
Mr.. Cornelison to the Board of Al
dermen. The Democrats expect to
make a successful showing in that
district this campaign because of the
sixty odd Democrats who have moved
into the first ward in the last two
years. The Republicans voting list
has also increased, because the first
ward is growing rapidly but Mr.. Cor
nelson's hackers look for better re-
suits.
DR.. Ramsay's Plea.
DR.. Ramsay made an earnest plea
for harmony, and knows whereof he
speaks. His candidacy for the sena
torial nomination was opposed two
months ago by Assemb1yman Aug.
Streitwolf, of New Brunswick, who
withdrew in favor of DR.. Ramsay.
The candidate last night spoke on
harmony because of the conditions
In the first ward, but, nevertheless,
there was an undercurrent in his
words which indicated that he appre-
ciates the harmony features of a
campaign. DR.. Ramsay spoke for
better streets in that section, as ad-
vocated by the club; he praised Mr..
Cornelison and his Democratic activ-
tiles, and concluded with a good
word for Governor Woodrow Wilson
and his chances of promotion to the
presidential chair. DR.. Ramsay was
given a rousing reception upon his
appearance In the meeting room.
G. w. Jackson Speaks.
George w. Jackson, candidate for
the Democratic mayoralty nomina-
ton, also added his voice t. the har-
mony plea, and declared that he will
be with the organization. If elected
or defeated on primary day, II such
action Is sanctioned by the leaders.
George S. Walker. the candidate for
recorder, said hal he realizes the
strength of bis opponent and will not
rest from now until election day.
Mr.. Cornelison then pledged his sup
port to the excise board nominal
lions: Jacob Ludwig, Joseph Polko-
WITT, Nathan Roth and Hugh Gala
CHER.
1t a be truthfully stated that last
nights meeting was the most sue
cessful n enthusiastic even held by
the Democrats in the first ward.
There were about fifty men present,
and all expressed their appreciation
OF the addresses and the light re-
freshments served after adjourn
ment by the clubs entertainment
committee.
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