Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-14
WHO WILL Be
NEW SURROGATE
Feeling is That Deputy Sur
rogate M'CIuskey Will be
Named by Governor

NEW BRUNSWICK. June il
Speculation is rife here today over
the probable identity of the man
who is to succeed Daniel w. Clayton,
deceased, as surrogate of Middlesex
county.
1t is also a matter of considerable
conjecture as TO whether the ap-
pointment will be made in the per-
son of one who will heal the breach
in the Democratic ranks in Middle
sex or whether it will tend to create
an even wider aperture.
In certain quarters the impression
prevails that William McCluskey,
present deputy surrogate, is the log
ical man for the temporary appoint
,oent until November at least. He
"a a staunch supporter OF the party
and also has the advantage of hav-
ing served in his present capacity
for a number of years as deputy
surrogate and as head Of the once
since the beginning of the illness OF
the late incumbent.
Other rumors, however, see dif-
ferent man as the new surrogate.
John A. Coan, of South Amboy, for-
mer assistant prosecutor, and who
has let il be gathered that he IS
in the market for the nomination
Ct congress in the fall, has peen
mentioned Tor the post.
Mr.. Coan is known TO be close
friend of County Clerk Cannon,
especially since the recent publlshed
statement by Mr.. Cannon regarolhe
certain of the party happenings at
Trenton with reference 10 Middle
sex. What bearing a boom for MI
Coan for surrogate would nave on
his alleged candidacy for the con-
gressional nomination IS another
matter for speculation.
Frederick Weigel, OF this city, an
other prominent Democrat, ana AS
sistant Prosecutor John b 1oolah'
have also been named in connecuoh
with the appointment and II Is
understood that these two men Will
be on the list submitted TO cover
nor Edwards for his profound con-
sideration.
Undoubtedly the appointment will
be an occasion for a lively contest
| between the two Democratic FAC
tions and will constitute an open
struggle for supremacy between the
| forces headed by County Clerk Can
non and former Senator Ihonias
Brown. Undoubtedly, too, the ap-
pointee will be the man who Will
stand for election IN the fall. be-
cause il will be up TO the Demo-
Gratis TO have a strong man IN the
field to stave off the attempts OF the
Republican party to regain controi
of the post.
Prominent Republicans named
for the race are Alfred 5. March, Tor
mer member of the state utilities
commission. and c. RAYMOND Lyons,
assemblyman. Whether or nol
either of these men have aspirations
for the Office of surrogate is not
definitely known but their names
were mentioned today.
No matter who gets the present
appointment indications point to a
stiff primary fight on both sides OF
the political fence. If either Demo
cratic faction is displeased with the
governors choice the contest Will
develop into a primary election bat
tie with the dissenting side out 10
nut it's own man in. The Repubh-
| cans. also, will be in the race strong
" and developments are reasonably
sure TO be interesting.
Letter of Coincidence
Mrs. D. w. clayton Of Cranbury
/ is in receipt of letter of condolences
from Prosecutor Joseph E. Stricken
on the death of her husband.
The letter follows:
June IA, 1922
Mrs. d. w. Clayton.
i "Cranbury. n. ].
MY dear Mrs. Clayton:
i Il was shocked TO hear OF the
death of your husband, for whom
have entertained the greatest re-
spect and admiration for the past
TWENTY-FIVE wears. and whose friend
| ship / valued most highly.
''Middlesex county and the State
\ of New Jersey have indeed lost a
4 valued citizen and devoted official.
I Please accept this. my coincidence
in your hour of bereavement and
I believe me TO be.
4 Faithfully yours.
JOSEPH E. 5TRIcKER"
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