Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1921-08-30
COUNTY c. O.P.
SPLIT IS SEEN
Vandenbergh'S Withdrawal
From Surrogate Race
Caused by Threats
EXPECT NEW FEATURES
G. O. P. Leaders Deny Ru-
mors, But Other Repub-
liCans Say They Are True

NEW BRUNSWICK, Aug. 30:-
Dissatisfaction is expressed around
| tn county over the methods used in
| bringing about the withdrawal of
Robert S. Vandenbergh, of Prospect
| Plains, from the surrogate race, and
within the next twenty-foLr hours
neI developments are looked for in
| the Republican primary fight.
Charles Forman, of New Brunswick,
| was chosen as the Republican can
didate for surrogate following the
announced retirement of Vanden-
bergh from the race.
1t is rumored that several other
candidates will enter the field for
the Republican nomination for sur
rogate. and one name prominently
mentioned is that of Rene p. f. Won
Minden, of New Market, an active
worker for the G.. o. p. in this coun-
ty for many years and a former as
semblyman.
Big Split is Seen
There Is a big split seen in the
Republican party as a result of the
| activities of last week. 1t is said
that Vandenbergh was pulled out of
the race following the making of
certain threats The regular Repub-
lican leaders deny this report, while
other G. o. L. workers claim it to be
| true.
The withdrawal of Vandenbergh
has caused a breach which will con-
tinue to open, 1t is said. and as a re-
suit the Republican machine may
receive severe trouncing at the pri
mary. Arthur Hillpot, of Metuchen
and William Hannah, of Midtown
are running for freeholder independ
ent of the party and their strength
is steadily growing.
Robert s. Vandenbergh and George
s. Applegate, the latter of South
River. are the G. o. p. machine can
didates for freeholders. Both OF
these men have filed their petitions
in the county clerks office, the Pros
pect Plains man having three petit
tions entirely filed. DR.. John L.
Suydam, of Jamesburg, is named as
campaign manager for Vandenbergh
and the First National Bank of
Jamesburg, the depository for his
funds County Treasurer f. William
Hilker is named as campaign man
ager for the South River man, and
the First National Bank of South
River as the depository for cam
paign funds.
Business Platform.
Hillpot and Hannah, the two in
dependent Republicans for the free
holder positions, have announced
themselves as the two men who will
devote the major portion of their
time to their office, If elected, and
will conduct business administra-
ton. They are for open specifica-
tions In connection with making
! bids for road work.
William Stults, of Cranbury, Will
lam Kane, OF New Brunswick and
Edward Peterson, of Perth Amboy,
the latter, a candidate for re-elec-
ton. are in the field for assembly
positions. Peterson has filed his pc
titions. and in his own campaign
manager. The City National Bank
of Perth Amboy is depository for
his campaign funds.
The primary fight last year for
congressman is said to be responsi-
bile for the split in the G. o. p. cir
cles this fall. The G. O. p, machine
in the county was for John r. Her
bert and he was defeated by r.
Frank Appleby of Asbury Park. AS
a result of this defeat leading Re-
publicans still have a bitter feeling.
ThIre Candidates I'm Senate Race.
| Morgan S. Larson, of Perth Am
boy, is not alone in the Republican
race for state senator. James A.
Edgar. cf Highland Park, who was
defeated by Senator Thomas Brown
two years ago. has filed his petitions
| in the county clerks Office. c..
Francis Eden, of Highland Park. is
named as his campaign manager.
and the National Bank Of New Jer-
sey is the depository for his cam
paign funds. Albert Appleby, of Old
| RridPp is also in the state senatorial
race.
Frederick Gebhardt. former Re-
publican freeholder. is In the race
again this year for election, having
filed his petition with the county
clerk this morning. He names him
self as his own campaign manager
and the Peoples National Bank of
New Brunswick as the depository for
| his campaign funds.