New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-09
Say GLADDEN., New Bruins
wick Alderman-Elect,
Isn't a Citizen.
CITY GOVERNMENT
DEPENDS ON COURT
Defeated Party Hopes to Save
Offices in This Manner-Its
Accusation Denied.
From The Tribune Correspondent

From The Tribune Correspondent
New Brunswick, n. j.. Dec Son the
citizenship Of James r. GLADDEN., who was
elected alderman In the ith Ward as a
Republican, depends the political COM
plexion Of the city government for the
year commencing January /.
Mr. GLADDEN. received his certificate Of
election from the City Clerk, his citizen
ship not being questioned until after the
recount Of the votes cast in the 9Th Ward
not only failed 10 change the result but
increased the ajority Alderman william
Frederick Miller had over Harry T.. c.
Randolph. the Democratic nominee. from
to ;. The Democrats now hope to pre-
vent the ousting of numerous city officers
on January | by disproving Gladden's
right TO hold office.
Judge Frank Lloyd. OF Camden, will
come here December 10 TO take testimony
upon the matter. application having been
made for hearing before him in the Cir
cult Court.
It is contended that II GLADDEN. is not a
citizen the next highest candidate on the
ticket for that office Will he entitled to sit
IN the Common Council This would keep
I'm the board Alderman william Good
win. the Democrat whom GLADDEN. de-
feated at the polls. and would give the
Democrats a majority Of one
II is contended that, Gladden's father
never secured his second papers and that
lie is not citizen. Mr.. GLADDEN. will not
discuss the case other than to say that he
will produce his papers at the hearing
and that his mother will testify II called
as witness that her husband. the late
Samuel GLADDEN.. was granted fun citizen
ship papers while residing In Duchess
County. New York These papers We're
used by the elder GLADDEN. for many years
in voting, both in this state and I'm New
York. Samuel GLADDEN., the father. held
Office as a constable I'm the list Ward In
this city for several years.
Mr.. GLADDEN. served az member Of
Company u. National Guard Of New Jer-
scy. throughout the Spanish American
war. swearing his allegiance at that time,
and even being enlisted as an assistant
TO Inspector Butler in swearing others in
as members Of the company. lie received
an honorable discharge.
In connection with the present case he
has produced papers showing that his
father declared his intention OF becoming
citizen in Duchess County, New York,
| November 3 1876. The Democrats assert
that after search OF the Duchess County
records they are convinced the elder
/ GLADDEN. never secured his final papers.
Mr. GLADDEN. came to this country from
/ England. his birthplace. when only four
years old.
I lie was minor when his father de-
clarcd his intention Of becoming citizen
The political complexion Of the Council
will be siN Democrats and SIX Republicans
not counting Alderman Peter +. Kinney
after the beginning of the new year. Al
| derman Kinney was elected on the Demo
cratic ticket. but has OF late been voting
with the Republicans Hence ii will he
seen that the utmost Importance attaches
TO the 18th Ward situation. and II il can
be shown thai Nh. GLADDEN. is not citizen
legal steps will undoubtedly be taken 10
| have his certificate Of election revoked.