Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-28
RAYMOND FAILS
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Such a method might be all right
with a man who was in business
for the fun of the thing and didn't
care whether he made or lost money.
But when it was a case of financial
life or death with some sup-contrac-
! tors and possible starvation for the
wives and children of laborers in his
employ, to say the least. the situa.
ton took on serious aspect.
This man." the speaker continued,
"asplres TO be head of such big COR
poration as the city of Newark
Really, it's laughable!
ANY man who couldn't conduct
that receivership better than Ray
mond did couldn't be trusted at the
head of any kind of corporation or
company.
"The fact that stands out most
prominently is that Raymond is in
competent as a business man. ] be-
lieve he is untitled for the office Of
mayor of Newark"
Not Able to Collect.
Among Mr.. Raymond's creditors is
Charles A. Haskings, a contractor OF
Passaic. He has a claim against Ray
mond amounting to approximately
$4,000. Mr.. Haskings did not care to
discuss the matter for publication to-
day. He was seen by a representa-
tive of the Evening Star in his Pas
sale office, but begged off from max
ing any public statement. He did
say, however, that he had not collect
ed any of his claims as yet, and that
he had placed the matter In the hands
of his lawyer. John Fl. MCGUIRE. of
Passaic.
Another of Raymond's creditors In
Passaic is John T. White, to whom
Raymond owes more than $4,000 for
materials he furnished the contractors
working under the Raymond receiver
ship. Mr.. White preferred not to dis
cuss his affairs with Mr.. Raymond for
publication when seen today.
1t is said Mr.. White has In his pos
session orders for materials signed by
Mr.. Raymond, and that Mr.. Whites
counsel, Mr. Mcclure has an affidavit
made later by Mr.. Raymond, in which
he disclaimed the debt, and further
swore that he didn't even know Mr..
White. Stin later, 1t is said, Mr.. Ray
mond, through his counsel. Ernest
Lum, acknowledged the claim and has
agreed to sign certain stipulations~
While Mr.. White would not discuss
this phase of the case when seen to-
day. he would not deny the report.
Mr.. Mcclure would not discuss the
matter either
I'VE are endeavoring to bring
about settlement" said Mr.. Nc
CURE. Publicity won't help us.
don't care to talk further"
But from all reports from the va
rious contractors and laborers,s the
unfitness of Mr.. Raymond for mayor
of Newark stands out most promi-
nently and is, perhaps, the best OF
any answers to his plea for votes at
the election next week.
John S. Gibson, clerk and treasurer
of the Passaic Valley Sewerage Com
mission, said today the affairs of Mr..
RAYMOND in connection with the re-
ownership did not seriously concern
that body. The commission does not
owe Mr. Raymond any money, Mr..
Gibson said. Just SO fast as he COM
pleted sections of the work he was
paid by the commission, according to
estimates that were made out weekly
by the engineers
Through with Mr.. Raymond.
"This commission is through with
Mr.. Raymond so far as work on the
sewer is concerned" said Mr.. Glib
son today. I'VE have heard that
there are number of claims against
him. Some persons. believing this
commission was responsible. filed
claims at this office. But the COM
mission cannot be held responsible"
he explained
THE situation was simply this:
Two companies that had contracts
with us, fell down on their jobs.
Raymond was appointed receiver.
He finally abandoned the work. We
understand he owes considerable
money on the work. We have since
given the contracts for the compile
ton of the work to the firm Of
Booth g. Finn. We know nothing
further about Mr.. Raymond's af-