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of Newark, was born in that city June 12, 1851; his first office was member of the common council of his city, when he was elected in a Republican district by more majority than his opponent had votes; was nominated for mayor of his city, but declined, and has been tendered nearly every office in the gift of his party in the State, but has always refused office; is a manufacturer of patent and enameled leather in Newark, and conducts the largest business of the kind in the country; was elected Democrat to succeed Hon. Rufus Blodgett, Democrat, and took his seat March 4, 1893. His term of service will expire March 3, 1899.