Spring Politics

New York, 1895

Justice Lester's Boom is Taking on Large Proportions.

Spring politics begins to assume activity, both the Democrats and the Republicans are getting into line for battle. Of course the Prohibitionists will have a ticket, and it is rumored that there will be a Good Government and Citizens' ticket. There is a good deal of gossip going round.

We should think that Justice Lester would consent to run again if only in recognition of the courtesy of the many prominent Republicans and Democrats who are interesting themselves in the matter of his candidacy. It certainly is a great compliment to him.

It is said that certain liquor dealers want Excise Commissioner Bauman renominated, and that certain Republican managers, to secure the liquor vote, are willing to put Bauman on the ticket. The convention will determine how much truth there is in these stories.

Assessor George Carpenter announces that he will not seek a re-election to the office. Mr. Carpenter has done his duty conscientiously, and great care should be taken to elect as his successor a man fully qualified to do the work.

John B. Merrill is opposed to George Lester for justice on the Democratic ticket. John was a Republican last fall, and it may be that he will not be listened to by the Democratic convention.

Charles Doran, the slate roofer, expects to receive the Republican nomination for commissioner of excise. Mr. Bauman declares that he will run on a stump ticket.

B. Frank Wood will probably receive the Republican nomination for justice. He was a lawyer in Atlanta.

Frank J. Lott of Queens is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Commissioners of Highways.

L. E. Decker, the present Commissioner of Highways, will seek renomination from the Democratic convention.

Henry Willet of Richmond Hill is said to want the Republican nomination for justice of the peace.

—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.