Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-08-24
SOUTH AMR0Y
RACE IN DOUBT
Republicans May Name Can
didate- City Democrats to
Have Meeting Tonight

SOUTH AMBOY, Aug. 24.-The
meeting of the Democratic Club.
of the city tonight, frem all &C
counts, promises to record some of
the findings in the political situation
that is fast shaping Itself about the
city al this time. Just what the
Democrats have up their sleeve Is
not limited at. but it is believed that
an entirely different angie on the To-
cal situation will be set forth.
Much speculation is evidenced
about the city with regards to the
m~ayorality contest between Daniel
| C. Chase and Michael j. Stanton.
The supporters of both men seem
confident that victory is easily with
in their reach and both look forward
to a safe majority at the fall cleo
ton.
Since the announcement of James
X. Hackett, that he was withdraw
ing from the race in favor os ID. L.
Chase, Independent, and the subse-
quent announcement that Council
man G. Frank Disbrow had given
UP the idea of running for the office
of chief executive on the Republican
ticket, there has been rumor that
the Republican ticket would have
| the name of one of South Amboy's
very popular men who will seek
election rurely as a Republican.
The name of Councilman nisbrow
seems to be caught in the gentle
winds that blow over the city from
time to time. 1t is the opinion of
a great number that Disbrow could
lead Stanton and Chase a merry
race at the general election. This
Il, I,an1 mi - ,, tI,r On tho
| ground hat both Chase and Stan
ton are Democrats and since sue Is
the case, those foresighted Republi-
cans are inclined to believe that
while the w Democrats are bat
Ting out their salvation, Disbrow
could safely slide into prominence.
Councilman Disbrow admits he
| has not entirely come to a definite
conclusion in the matter. He says:
"If | were sure that ] was working
for the pest interest OF the taXpay-
ers, regardless of whose feelings
was trampling upon, you could safe
ly bet that I'd be in The fight"
Disbrow's performance since hi
entrance into the political game II
this city, has not in the least beer
overlooked. His feariossness il
many matters that 10 brought be.
fore the council. while working or
his economy platform. has gained
for him many admirers. Few deny
hat he is one of the few within the
city that could command a real in
dependent vote.
Getting back to the Democratic
situation, the second ward is to have
a little fight all their own. Philip
Downs. who recently announced
that he would oppose Thomas Love-
ly, present incumbent, stated just a
short time ago that lie was positive
that he can defeat Lovely, despite
the fact that he is fortified with the
Democratic Club backing, out Mr.
Lovely is equally certain that his
race has been won since he an
nounced hat for a certainty he was
a candidate for reelection.
Assistant Prosecutor John Toolan
of Perth Amboy, widely known il
this city as an orator and authority
on all things Democratic, is SEIZED
uled to address the Members of the
club tonight. A large crowd always
greets Mr.. Toolan here whether they
do as he says or to the contrary
seems to worry many of the staunch
Democrats.
Refreshments will feature the
evenings doings.