Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-01
CASEY SLATED TO
SUCCEED F|NERAN
Fourth Ward Man Picked for
President of Orange
Council.

Democratic Councilman and Coun-
cilmen- elect of Orange, to whom will
be committed the government of that
city, excepting of course the execu-
tive department on New Years day,
will have a caucus within few days,
probably on Friday night, to shape
up the plans for organizing the Coun-
Gil. Harmony is expected and in
formal talks by the members of next
years body thus far shows unani-
nifty that is expected to prove per-
manent, happy contrast to affairs
for the past three years.
The retirement from the Council
of Councilman Henry 7. Stetson,
whose debut in politics three years
ago synchronized with the monoto-
nous rows that have distinguished
the majority since 1911, will clarity
the situation, 1t Is expected.
Most important of the majority's
work will be the selection of a sue
cessor to Councilman John G. Fin
eran, president of the body, who will
retire from office when he calls the
council together for the last time on
January l and turn over the gavel to
the temporary presiding officer.
There were two nominees for the
presidency, Councilman owen p.
Casey, of the Fourth ward, at pres
ent floor leader of the majority and
Councilman Patrick A. Quinn, of the
Third ward, but the latter withdrew
In favor Of the Valley representative,
and Mr. Casey will be unanimously
named as President Fineran's sue
cessor.
Craftsmanship of the water COM
mittee, which brings with 1t $3.50 GAL
airy, in addition to the usual pittance
of 81 for each council session during
the year, Will develop a contest, 1t is
expected. Councilman, Quinn and
Councilman John ]. Condron are as
pirants for the place, and friends of
the former say he is likely to land, as
Mr.. Quinn is senior member. except
ing Councilman P. Allen Smith, who
mas had one year as head Of the
water committee, and Mr.. Condron
Is expected to have much important
labors yet to do as head Of the COM
mittee on railroads.
For floor leader 1t is expected the
Democrats will shatter precedents by
chamber to that important place.
Councilman Thomas j. Leon
ard, who took the political measure
of Councilman Andrew j. Heberling
in the Fifth ward last month, is fa-
vored for the place and has developed
a strong backing. Councilman Smith
is also said to be an aspirant for
leadership Mr. Leonard, who is con-
sidered a valuable addition to the
majority, seems to have a lead, how
ever, and is expected to care for the
duties of that place as well as to
succeed Councilman Stetson as head
of the finance committee. Other COM
mittee appointments are still under
discussion.
With the preponderance of a two
thirds vote In the body--ten to five
the Democrats will be enabled to
carry out their program OF placing
men of their own selection in the
city offices, where they may decide
to make changes. Consequently there
is general gossip that the New Year
may witness changes In the city hall.
w. Walter Patton, assistant to Con-
troller Frank G.. Cougntry, will likely
be replaced by former School Com
missioner Lowell B. M. Haag, and
Nathaniel ]. Burton, for years aud
itor and finance office assistant, will
be replaced by q First ward man.
Ine new COUNCIL VIII hiso pass Juog-
ment upon the fate of Patrick j.
Deignan, tax Office assistant, who
was named three years ago by a COM
bination of Democrats and Repub-
licans. Deignans fate will depend
upon the Fourth ward contingent,
and rumors that he will stay as
well as statements that he win be
dismissed both have been given
credence Councilman William
termine the question of Deignan's re-
moval, as the decision Of the Fourth
ward members on the retention of the
tax office man, who is a resident of