Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-11
NEWARK LAWYER
|LLUN|NES CAPITAL
In Full Radiance Frank McDer-
nit lnvades Washington and
Talks Of Congress Race.
Especial to the Evening starl

WASHINGTON, March IA port
V gentleman, wearing a carmine car
alton, an air of opulence and care
zee expression, attracted attention as
Q strolled down Pennsylvania avenue
.astcrday. All kinds of people walk
CWn and up Pennsylvania avenue
rom all parts of the globe, some of
her' wearing the clothing of this
unity and Others wearing what they
II p,n to wear where they come
~om They do not attract more than
passing glance. The Star CORE
pondent was informed Of the appear
nee Of the aforementioned carna-
ioned, opulent and care-free gentle
IAN. and his informant said that he
d heard that the party who at
acted so much attention was from
,cwark The correspondent went
rough his copy of the Survivors of
ne R1tt'es of New rsey." and came
ross the name of one Frank VI. Nc
laTnoit Yes there was the name, and
Nc description could fl none other.
What could he be doing here?
Word of his pr sence reached the
ices of the White House; t also
arcolated into the lobby of the House
representatives.
The next question asked was:
Can he be looking for the seat
con TO be vacated by Eugene +. Kin
kead?"
Several asked that question. but
zone received satisfactory reply
Mr.. McDermit did not deny his
IDENTIFY. On the contrary, he smiling
adm tied that he was glad he had
what delightful weather they had in
Washington.
The question as to his mission was
nut to him coyly, nay tentatively. In
his usual hearty manner he declared
hat he he'd merely come down from
Newark to attend to a little legal
business.
Then it was remarked that he hap
0ened to live II che of the several
wards in Newark VIII oh form part of
he. EiPhth congressional district
That's So; so / do. / live In the
. eventh ward" he said.
"Have you given any thought to
ting in the race for the vacant
,eat?
The question was put as delicately,
ie7dent'y as possible. Mr.. McDerm' I
fused to commit himself at the mo-
lent, hut irtimated that he might
ave something interesting to say
oter.
And, true ~ his word. Mr.. Mcper-
MT INDUCED II a talk on the subject
hen seen a second time In addi-
ton to the other adornments herein
efcre desor' bed the iaunty lawyer
ore a broad grin and was as chip
err as clipper could be.
al have had an opportunity to con-
''der that little Congressional matter
''nce | met you last" he said. "Why,
f course / expect to be a candidate
or Gene Kinkead's seat; that is,
. our mutual friend, Owen F. Cou-
IN doesn't enter the race You know
have a habit of running for just
flch office. and | really like the habit.
Their candidates may visit Washing
on to get administration backing,
mt, as for myself, | will obtain the
ersonal support of President Will
on and probably have him make
'averal speeches for me during the
amraign. What do you think of the
lea ?"
II was admitted that the McDermit
IAN looked good. In reply to other
'uestions. the Newarker said:
Now don't ask me to tell all I'm
ather busy and time is limited, just
come up to Newark and I'll let you
in on my proposition and give you the
name nf my campaign manager"