New-York tribune., 1918-06-18

close attention and made an excellent
voting record.
Braun. George ]. democrat, goth
Dlstrict)-A new member who was
often unrecorded and made poor
showing.
"Brownlee, Thomas f. (Republican.
11th District)-A new member Of ap,
parent intelligence who should develop
with experience, but who made dis
appointing showing at this session.
Burr, Frederick S. Democrat, 9th
District( - An experienced member
with ability, which he fails to employ
erectively for the city's interests.
Cauiheld. James H., jr. Republican,
conscientious legislator who, in the
main, supports good legislation and
makes record well above the average
"Donnelly, Morgan T. (Democrat,
18th District)-In his second year
failed to improve upon his previous
unsatisfactory record
Farrell, Daniel f. Democrat, 7th
District)-Has served ten years with
no substantial benefit to the public.
"Feigenbaum, William M. socialist
9th District)-New member Gifted in
debate and we'll informed on social and
economic questions. Made remark
ably good record on city legislation.
"Fltzgerald. William II. Republican,
I'd DISTRICT member. Regular
IN attendance, but otherwise record has
no distinguishing features.
"Klingmann, Benjamin C. Democrat,
18th District1-A legislative nonenity.
"Larney, Patrick II. Democrat, ist
neutrality-suspicious. this year for
lnattention.
"Link, Albert Democrat, 18th Dis
trict)-Consplcuous for ui-considered
verbal attacks upon some of his COL
leagues His bills lacked merit, but
voting record was above the average.
McArdle Improves
"McArdle, Peter 4. Democrat, 4th
District )-Although not active, his
record during four years has improved
and was this year we'll above the low
average.
"Mckeon, John J. Democrat, 9th
ct)-Returned for the ninth time,
with no explanation ascertainable at
Albany.
Morris, James J. Democrat, 22d
District "A new member who was not
prominent and made rather negligi-
BILE showing.
"shiplacoff, Abraham I. Socialist,
A'U DiSeilCC - INDUSTRIOUS SOCIALIST
floor leader. Did valuable work in re-
tarding progress of several objection
able measures. Continued his good vot-
ing record on city matters
Smith, Hoxie W. Democrat, 10th
District)-A new and youthful member
whose record suffered from apparent
lack Of attention.
Snyder, Marshall Republican, 18th
Dlstr1ct)-A new member who became
unusually valuable. Took a deep inter
est in his duties, was independent and
worked constantly for good legislation.
An exceptional record
sutherland, Kenneth F. Democrat,
10th District)-New member. Promoted
local Improvement measures, one of
which was Ncidedly adverse to the
city's interests. Not conspicuous other
wise,
"Taylor, Frank J. Democrat, Sd Dis
ttrict)-His six years in the Assembly
have been quite unproductive.
"Twomey, Jeremiah F. Democrat,
10th District0-1n third year; although
not conspicuously useful, his record
showed some improvement.
wells, Frederick A. (Republican,
18th District ct)-Continue as chairman
of Military Affairs Committee and de-
voted much of his time to that work.
His record on city matters was poor
"Whitehorn, Joseph A. Socialist,
18th District)-Able and effective One
of his bills which received attention
was decided adverse to the public in
terest, but he did much good work;
voting record on city matters extreme
ly creditable
"Youker, Wilfred E. Republican 21st
STRAIGHTFORWARD some of the ses-
son's few constructive measures
Worked tirelessly and successfully for
Torrens law reform. A we'll equ .pped
city representative with an exceptional
record
QUEENS
"Brackley, Albert j. democrat, 5th
District)-New member. Successfully
sponsored sound legislation to further
development Of city's waterfront: not
active otherwise.
Decker, L. Eugene Democrat, 4th
Dlstr.ct)-A new member, who sue
| cessfulIy defended himself against Sc
rlous charges. Voted intelligently on
many city measures.
Kennedy, John Democrat, Sd Dis
trict)- new member, with colorless
record.
"Leninger, Peter A. Democrat, 1st
has some good features. Not always
attentive and has not developed as he
should.
"McGarry, Peter j. democrat, I'd
District)-In his fifth year, improved
but slightly upon the poor showing
previously made.
Hare, William H. Democrat, 9Th
District) ct)-Experienc and resourceful
member, whose activities this year
produced but little of general benefit
to the city.
'RICHMOND
"Curlcy, Thomas F. Democrat, 1st
! District)-New member. Introduced
some measures of merit, was attentive
and should develop usefulness. Failed
to bring his voting record above the
general low average.
"Seesselberg, Henry A. Democrat, I'd
District)-The senior member from
Richmond. Energetic and sincere in
support of some ll-considered meas
ures. narrow viewpoint apparently
hampers his usefulness. Poor showing
on votes"
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