The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-02-19

while not confirmed, was advanced
from the judiciary committee, and will
be voted upon. He will be confirmed
No action was taken on the con-
firmation of Thomas F. Martins re-
appointment as secretary of state
Favorable action is expected, how
ever, at any time.
o'Reqan's Confirmation
Judge O'Regan was appointed ad
interim to succeed the late Judge
Hyman Lazarus, who died in Decem-
Der. Judge O'Regan's place as Dis
trict Court Judge was filled by Myron
Ernst, and both appointments have
now been made for the full terms.
The appointment of former Assem-
blyman Eastmead was not unexpect-
ed when Judge McCauley declined
to serve another term. Mr.. East
mead had been mentioned for the
place. but Judge McCauley was given
preference owing to his experience
on the bench.
Born in Georgia
Mr. Eastmead was born in Sayan-
nah, Ca, June II, 1885. When eight
years old his family moved to Jersey
City and since that time Mr.. East
mead has been a resident in Hudson
county. His education was started
at Public School No. z and later he
attended the Jersey City high school.
He entered the New York Law School
and later was admitted to the bar as
an attorney-at-law and solicitor in
chancery, in December, 1911. His Of
fees are in the Summit Theatre build
ing in West Hoboken.
In 1922 he was elected to the
State Assembly.
Mr.. Eastmead is married and re-
sides with his wife and four children
at 237 Central avenue, West Hoboken.
New Appointments by Silzer
Governor Silzer sent the following
appointments to the Senate:
George t. Smith of Jersey City,
and Edward L. Partridge, of Corn
WALTON Hudson, to Palisades Inter
State Park Commission.
John j. Scully, of Jersey City, har-
Dor master for Hudson county.
James ]. McAteer, of Kearney, Pas
sale Valley Sewer Commission, reap
pointed.
Prof. John H. Logan, OF New
Brunswick, State Board of Education,
to fill vacancy caused by death OF
Melville Rice.
Robert Lynn Cox, of Montclair,
State Board OF Education. Reap
pointed.
Francis d. Croaesdale, of Atlantic
City, Public Library Commission. Re-
appointed.
BARLEY j. Wright, of Long Branch,
Monmouth County District Court, to
succeed Harold Morford, resigned.
Abram H. Jones, Board of Shell
Fisheries; ad interim appointment:
now for full term.
Nelson Y. DUNCAN, OF Somerville,
Circuit Court judge. Reappointed.
Charles ]. Lafferty, of Atlantic City,
State Health Department.
The Woodruff bill appropriating
$4,000 and creating commission to
study the port and harbor facilities Of
the Delaware River from Cape May
to Trenton was passed by the Senate.
State president Bright named SEN
ators Harrison. Esse-; Cole, Sussex,
and Larson, Middlesex, to represent
the Upper House on the joint com
mission to investigate the State bank
ing department.
0IssI Ef@ue a.a,ie
The sensation Of the night in the
Legislature was an attack by the
blind assemblyman from Union Coun-
ty, Thomas Muir, on Ellis P. Earle,
head of the department of Institu-
tions and Agencies, and Burdette
Lewis, the commissioner of the de-
partment Mr.. Muir assailed them
because they sought to have Assem-
blyman West, of Mercer County. with
draw a bill to give larger salaries
to employees of the state prison and
the Railway Reformatory.
Mr.. Muir objected to dictation from
sources outside the Legislature as
to the kind of bills that should be
offered. He said that two years ago
similar intimidation had been at
tempted upon him and when he did
not concur, received a nasty" letter
from Mr. Lewis.
II say the time has come" Mr..
Muir declared, when members of the
Legislature must resent attempts by
outsiders to tell the members what
they must and must not introduce"
June Primaries Bill Supported
Following a visit of Republican
State Chairman Edward G.. Stokes
to the Senate Chamber. the bill by
Senator Mackay calling for primary
elections in June, instead of Septem-
Der, was reported out Of committee.
This action was construed to mean
the Republican majority in the Leg
islature has determined to pass the
bill.
Protection From Rabid Dogs
Acting for the State Board Of
Health. Assemblyman Renner intro
ducad a Hill To nrotect the uuhlic