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The Indianapolis journal., 1896-07-26
senator Butler.

The result of the convention is what
the North Carolina delegation has contend
ed for from the first. That Is. the nominal
ton of Bryan with a Southern Populist for
Vice President. The Peoples party has been
built up by appealing TO the best elements
OF the two old parties 10 put principle and
patriotism above the party. In this conven-
ton just held the Peoples party has prac-
ticed what 1t has preached II has indorsed
and approved the action OF the Chicago
convention as far as IL was right and has
condemned IL where Ii was wrong The
to every PopuIist in America. He stands
for the principles that the party was or
ganized and has contended for against the
two old parties We have put up a platform
and nominated n Vice President i'm har-
mony with our principles, because we could
not indorse Mr.. Sewall. or accept the Dem
cratic platform was good as far as IL went :
and IL was victory for the Peoples party
as far as II did go. When the delegates
arrived here they seemed 10 be divided
about two extreme sets of ideas The West
as a rule. wanted TO accept the Democratic
ticket as "A whole. The South and East. as
q rule. wanted a straight ticket. III either
extreme had succeeded the Peoples party
would have been split In twain. North
Carolina. though a Southern State. where
Its local interests would have required a
straight ticket. recognized the fact that
some middle ground must be found on
which the PopuIists.sf the South and West
could stand. and this work of the conven-
tion will result insunifying the forces Of
pies party. but In all parties I'm favor Of
financial reform. and I'm the defeat OF Nc
kinley and the gold standard certain. This
has beep accomplished by the action OF the
convention. There Il but one thing stands In
the way OF complete and certain victory.
The Peoples party has met the Demo-
cratic party more than half way Now. IL
Mr.. 6ewaH Will be patriotic and withdraw
from the Democratic ticket as candidate
for Vice President he viii remove the only
obstacle 20 a complete unification or all
Ne voters who oppose the single gold
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-07-26
permanent Chairman Allen.

great convention representing the
people of the United State, COM
posed Of thoughtful, earnest and in
teligent men. who have been for
years studying the political economy Of the
country adjourned to-day after carrying
out the wishes of the people. There Is not
the least doubt OF the election of William
j. BRYAN as President. His nomination to-
day in the face Of published declination
Of the nomination. receiving more than l.0JJ
votes OF the Peoples chosen representa-
tives. shows the force OF the greet reform
movement that is sweeping over the coun-
try. Mr. Bryan is a gentleman. a man Of
the people. and will not spurn or scorn the
nomination which was such compliment
to him.
The people OF the United States have
taken charge of the politics of the Nation,
and no man can stand in the way. The
inevitable tide and progress Will sweep all
opposition away. The people seize the
means to accomplish their ends. Mr. Bry-
an has been seized by the people of the
country who are pressing forward the
greatest cause OF quarter of a century.
There will be no holt from the conven-
tion- There are malcontents in every party
and men in every convention who are dis
satisfied. The nomination OF Mr.. Bryan to-
day was the will of the people. No man
can. say that the 900 who voted for him
were wrong and the 200 who did not were
right. We enter upon the greatest cam
paign In our history we have a candi-
date who has been the nominee of three
conventions. whose delegates clearly rep
resented the interests OF their constituents
That the nominee OF these three parties
vii be elected, there can be no question.
WILLIAM " ALLEN
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-07-26
Governor stone Talks.

standard. and victory will be assured from
the hour that he takes that high and pa
triotic position. MARION BUTLER
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FORECAST FOR SUNDAY.

Partly Cloudy Weather. Probably
Followed by showers.
WASHINGTON, July 25.-For Ohio-Fair.
warmer: fresh south winds. increasing.
For Indiana and Illinois-Partly cloudy
Sunday morning. probably followed by
showers in the afternoon; southeast winds:
slightly warmer
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-07-26

The PEOPLES party has probably come to
its end at it's second national convention.
Fusion has provoked confusion in previous
political experience and will do so again.
At Cincinnati in 1872 the Independent Re-
publican movement for tariff reform and
pure politics was handed over to Horace
Greeley and the Democrats, never to be
heard of again. The Greenback party dis
appeared in the nav of Democracy in 1876.
The National party, which followed and
the Union Labor party. whereas Hans
Breitmann says. Where is dot barty
now?'
Democracy is that bourne from which no
reform party returns. No one can under
stand the action of this convention who
does not see that high patriotism was the
main motive or its masses. They hope the
merging with the Democracy will not be
a submergence fer the Peoples party for
ever. but il 1t is they are willing to make
the sacrifice of party to help their country
The Populists believe that IL was they who
educated the Democracy into taking up the
currency question of silver reconciliation
and they think that that is enough to
make their investments of eight years of
agitation worth while. But If the party
dies or degenerates into a mere vermiform
appendix TO the Democracy TO be removed
by skilful surgery during an 'off year.
the movement will 20. on. The free-soil
party of 1Sls scattered its members vot-
ing in 1852 for Scott or Pierce. according TO
their previous party predictions. But in
1886 the same elements recombined under
another name--Republican In 1850 they
carried the election and before 1864 they
lad accomplished in the complete emanci-
patton of slavery. a reform wide and
deep as the widest hopes Of the most
fanatical idealists who preceded the move
ment.
One OF the immediate results of this
merger at ST. Louis will be n larger per
centage of the radical members OF the par
" will go into one or another OF the So
cialist parties or-organizations. The Peo-
pies party press will find their occupations
gone. A lapge number will die; large
proportion OF the survivors will become So
cialistic. Perhaps in 1900. perhaps not un-
til 1904, the ideas and the men who went
down here before the silver cyclone will
reappear. The politicians in the party who
have been having all the fun OF a witch
burning heresy hunt in the nineteenth cen.
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-07-26
Ia. M. Max In m

The following table of temperatures Is
furnished by the United States Weather
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-07-26

In this Western country particularly the
object OF silver Is so thoroughly engrafted
upon the minds of every thinking person
that IL requires more than a dissenting
opinion as TO the individual candidate for
President or Vice President TO injure the
cause TX matters very little whether the
Populists 1houlc nominate an Independent
candidate for Vice President. as the people
have already made up their minds 10 vote
The Indianapolis journal., 1896-07-26
saturdays Local Observations.


Ius. c. +. r. WAPPENHANS.
Local Forecast Oficial
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1896-12-22
win Con denim the Land.

Judge Kirk patrick granted an applica-
ton in the United States District Court
at Trenton, on Tuesday, made by District
Attorney Rice on behalf of the United
States, to have a survey made of certain
lots at Beach Haven. which the govern
ment is DESTROYS of obtaining to use for
the site Of life saving station. Owing
to a refusal on the part of the owners to
sell the land, the Secretary of the Treas
ury instructed the Attorney General OF
the United States to institute condemna-
ton proceedings which was done by
District Attorney Rice under bis authority.
In the petition for the condemnation OF
the land, it is set forth that the inroads oil
the ocean have compelled the abandon
ment of the present Life Saving Station
at Beach Haven, and that it is likely to
be washed away at any time. A lot own
ed by James Holgate. of Philadelphia, al
the corner of Garfield and Woodbine
avenues, was chosen as new site, but
Mr.. Holgate positively refused to sell it to
the government at any price, although
frequently asked by the Treasury Depart
ment to do so.
1t has also been impossible for the au.
thorities to find out positively whether
| Holgate's title is clear, the lot being
part of parcel of ground that was laid
ont by land association and afterwards
sold at sheriff's sale. The original maps
were not filed in the county clerks Office
in Ocean county, nor can copies of then
be found. For this reason the land will
be first surveyed and the title searched
after which commissioners will be ap
pointed to assess it's value.
The law in such cases provided, accord
ing to an act of Congress, ia that the con
demnation proceedings shall be carried
on as nearly as possible in accordance
with the laws of the state in which the,
are instituted.
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Died ON the Cars.


John s. Wetherill, grandson of the late
John l.. N. Stratton, died on Friday on
the cars en- route from Texas. He had
been in poor health for long time and
just about year ago his mother took him
to Texas, thinking that change of scene
and climate might be beneficial. She re-
NAMED with him for some time and as
the young mans health appeared to be
improving he decided to remain.
During the past month there was a
change for the worse. The young man
decided to 60 to another portion of the
state where it was warmer, but his ply
stefan told him if be was going to make
any change he might as well come home.
Under this advice he wrote TO His mother
that he would start in time to be home on
Christmas day. In his letter he spoke
very cheerfully of his condition and was
evidently looking forward with great
pleasure to being with his mother, sister
and grandmother on Christmas.
Very severe. therefore, was the shock
given the loving ones at home when the
telegram announcing young Wetherill's
death was received. The young man had
told his story to fellow traveller who did
all in his power for him. Death resulted
from tubercles on the intestines, but it is
quite likely that the excitement of travel
and its preparation acted upon the heart
already weakened by the other disease.
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Thomas Allen, of this city, was ordaiD-
ed to the Catholic priesthood IN the
Cathedral, Baltimore, last week, and will
celebrate his first Mass on Christmas in
st. Mary's Church, Bordentown.
The body of James Sloan, a Delaware
river pilot, was found near Bordentown
Saturday. Coroner Disbrow declared to-
day, after an investigation, that Sloan had
died of exposure and alcoholism. During
the winter the pilot lived in Mount Holly.
A raid was made on boat house along
Blacks creek, on Tuesday night, and a
number of its occupants brought before
Justice W. G. Steele. Benjamin Mershon
was accused of keeping and maintaining a
disorderly house. He gave bail to answer
at the January term of the Burlington
county court. John French was accused
of killing a chicken belonging to Martin
johnson, and in default of bail was COM
mitted to Jail. Benjamin Mullen. Leon
Thompson, William Laird and Sarah
Mitchell, who were witnesses, we're also
com mitted to Jail in default of bail. Mar
tin johnson made the charge.
Augustus King, OF this city, who was
arrested at Asbury Park in June, 1895,
for murderous assault upon his wife, Jen-
ME, which almost terminated fatally, has
been made defendant in divorce proceed
ings begun in the Court of Cbancery by
Mrs. King, In her bill Mrs. King charges
her husband with barbarous cruelty and
cites the Asbury Park assault as an in
stance. She charges that on that occasion
King picked her up and threw her upon
the floor. breaking the bones of her neck
and head, from which she suffered for
long time. Soon after her recovery she
gave birth to child, and while she was
very Ill in bed, King in fit of rage hit
her IN the face with his fist, and kicked
her with the heel of his SHOE She says
he was accustomed to call her and her
child the vilest of names and subjected
her to horrible indignities. King says the
proceedings are brought about because be
refused to sign over to his wife some
81, 900 left him by his deceased mother.
Mrs. William King.
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L. Clinton French is down in Ocean
county surveying.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob C. Hendrickson are
taking in the sights at Washington.
Mrs. Lizzie Poinsett, who has just I'M
dergone a surgical operation, is improving.
j. Goldy Montgomery is suffering with
a very sore hand, having cut it with a
piece of glass.
Miss Lidie Cross led the Epworth
League services of the NJ. E. Church on
Sunday evening.
Professor Frank Perrine, who has been
living at the sea side. has again taken up
his residence here.
There was good skating on the coVes
Sunday, which was taken advantage of by
large number of the boys.
Miss Name Collom, who is attending
school at Peddie Institute, Hightstown. ID
home for the holiday vacation.
]. Merritt billiard has moved into his
new home, which has Just been vacated by
William Morton moving into the house of
John R. Sapp.
Peirce Thompson broke through the Ice
while skating on Sunday. Fortunately
there was shallow water where he broke
IN and he escaped drowning.
On Christmas eve the Baptist Sunday
school will give its annual Christmas treat
and entertainment in the church. The
entertainment will consist of a cantata.
On Christmas eve the M. E. Sunday
school. of Pemberton, will give their en-
tertainment in the l. o. M. hall. The en-
tertainment will consist of a cantata, "a
Trip to Old Chris" There will be no
charge for members of the Sunday school,
but others will be charged 10 cents adj
mission. On Saturday evening, Decem Der
26th, the cantata will be repeated in the
l. 0. M. hail, and there will be a charge
OF 10 cents for all except those taking part
! in the entertainment.
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Smokers and turkey suppers are all the
rage with the bon ton up in Spring Gar
den.
The Misses Elfreda and Elizabeth Scott
were rendered surprise party on Satur-
day afternoon.
Mrs. Sarah Fenton is improving her re-
Gently purchased property as fast as the
weather will permit.
Most of our citizens purchased their
winter supply of apples at Mount Holly,
on Saturday afternoon.
Ezekias Esham and Samuel L. Bullock
have made very noticeable improve
ment on the Joseph Cross farm.
Cousin Miles paid US his weekly visit on
First day morning and amused himself by
shovellng snow out of the garrett.
Joseph Kemble has been enjoying the
sleighing with his gray team of trotters.
He Is also breaking a fine Dan Murphy
colt.
Charles R. Fenton paid a flying visit to
New York, Wednesday, and must have
done some business, judging by the way
be has been flying around since his re-
turn.
Township Collector Clayton Hancock
sat at the store of W. w. Fenton, on
Thursday, to collect taxes. He reported
collections equal to Juliustown, and much
better than when he sat at Jobstown.
The butchers will find business very
dull for some time, as all the pigs in town
have been killed. George Harden breaks
the record with two spring pigs weighing
nearly 700 pounds.
The young ladies of the Presbyterian
Sabbath school are very busy making
preparations for the coming Christmas en-
tertainment, which will be the twenty
fifth anniversary. 1t is expected to sur
pass all previous occasions.
We often hear the remark that so and
so will kick after he's dead, and no doubt
applies in many cases. A number of
children here are kept from school, owing
to the Indifference of the parents, but as
sure as the teacher has a holiday then
they kick, as was the case last week,
school being closed three days on account
of the teachers institute. Parents also
claim the children can't learn anything.
That claim is amusing, to say the least.
Considering the more modern books and
modes of teaching we consider our country
schools are really up to date. Generally
speaking, the kickers are noD-tax payers
and think they should be satisfied.
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Mrs. T. B. Bareford, formerly of Marl-
ton, now residing in Camden, is still seri-
ously i'll and very little hopes are enter
tanned for her recovery.
The NJ f. Sunday School will hold its
Christmas festival on Wednesday evening,
and the Baptist Sunday School will follow
on Christmas eve.
! Mrs. Rebecca E. Sharp, widow of the
late Hugh Sharp, died at her residence
on Thursday evening, in the 10th year of
her age. Up to six years ago the deceas-
ed enjoyed excellent health, but since then
has been severe sufferer with paralysis,
the first shock of which she received
about that time, being a very severe one.
Since then she has had four shocks from
which she never recovered, and the effects
of which finally carried her off,
The death of Franklin Thomas, noted
last week. was not accidental, as was at
| first supposed. Coroner Stroud, of Moores-
town, viewed the body and he ordered
an inquest which was held in the Town
Hall. Constable Mckinney appointed the
following gentlemen as jurors William
n. Zelley, w. h. Mckinney, c. Fl. Brick,
Chas. Albright, John M. Dewitt and Geo.
II. Cline. After hearing the testimony OF
| LII L . v u. OtAOuOs WnO uddQC buO DObL-
norton examination, and a number of
other important witnesses, the jury agreed
that the man came to bis death by means
of gun shot wound voluntarily inflicted
upon himself. Mr.. Thomas was II years
old and carried on blacksmithing in these
parts for upwards of so years. He was O
veteran and pensioner of the civil war,
having served for three years in Co. /,
9th Regt N. ]. Volunteers.
The loss of life and the destruction OF
dwelling came very near being the re-
suit of the upsetting of a lamp on Wed
nesdsy evening at the residence of Mr..
Michael Sexton, near Evesboro. A child
accidentally threw the lamp from a table,
causing the oil to escape and ignite. The
flames like fash caught the dress oil
Miss Kate Sexton, who was standing
near. She would certainly have lost hen
life, had she not had sufficient presence Of
mind to rush out and throw herself into
the snow. AS it was, she was severely
burned about the body and arms. She
was removed to her former home al
Moorestown and is in a fair way of ar
early recovery. The hands of Mr. Ed
ward Barr were painfully burned in ex
tipgushing the flames in the room. If i
had not been for the timely assistance o
Mr.. Barr the dwelling would have beer
daatroved
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Personal.


William Hall, formerly of Mount Hol-
ly, is living in Mexico.
Mrs. Carrie Corr, of Camden, has re-
moved to Mount Holly.
Miss Marie Smith, of Burlington, visited
relatives in town on Sunday.
Mrs. Davis Wells. of Columbus, was a
recent visitor to Mount Holly.
Sterling McIlvain is suffering much in
convenience from rheumatism.
William B. Plasket, proprietor of the
Hartford creamery, is seriously ill.
Allen Fenimore. of Vincentown, has re-
covered from several months illness.
Clarence Mount, of Burlington, visited
the county seat several days last week.
Mrs. Annie Shinn and daughter Maude,
of Burlington. were in town on Saturday.
Henry l. Budd has sufficiently recov-
cred from his recent illness to be out
again.
Detliff P. Dubell, of Columbus, is con-
fined to his bed with symptoms of pneu-
monia.
William Holt, of Cherry street, has re-
covered from an illness of several weeks
duration.
Mrs. R. j. B. Slack and daughter Mary
will spend the balance of the winter in
Philadelphia.
Judge J. Frank Fort and wife, of New
ark, paid visit to Charles b. Parsons on
Friday and Saturday.
Harry B. Gale and family, of Lockport
N. Y, Will spend the holidays with Bis
parents in Mount Holly.
Rev. s. Harper Leeper, of Coatesville,
was greeted by many friends during biz
brief stay in town last week.
John Quinn, after an absence of some
two years In Pennsylvania, near Altoona
as an inspector of masonry, has returned
home.
James W. Howie, of Philadelphia, spec
ial agent of the Royal Insurance Com
pany, was in town last week. the guest Q
John r. Howell.
| William Dubell, of Columbus, will re
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1896-12-22
Dedication of Hall.

The members of Lumberton Council,
Junior Order of American Mechanics, had
good time on Thursday evening. when
they dedicated their new hail.
The exercises began at 7.30, opening
with prayer by Rev. D. E. Lyons, of the
Lumberton NJ. E. Church. Spencer
Powell. Past Councillor of Lumbertou
Council. delivered an address of welcome.
The dedication address was given by
Rev. J. Morgan Read, of Burlington.
William II. Miers, state secretary, gave q
history of the origin and growth of the
order.
A banquet was served to the great
satisfaction of all. The menu contain
ed oysters, salads, croquettes, turkey and
other delicacies.
The new hall is a frame building two
stories high. In the second story Is
the council room, which will De furnished
in nice style. The first floor is to be
rented for public purposes In the base
ment is well-appointed kitchen. The
building is an ornament to the town and
the Mechanics are entitled to credit fol
their enterprise in building it.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1896-12-22

William Buzby, of Central avenue, ha
become member of the dry goods firm
of DouRhten & Wilkins, of Philadelphia
The managers of the Summer Home
for Children, have purchased the Isaiah
Cole farm of s acres, near West6eld, for
a summer home for children.
Robert Miller, the Moorestown baker
who mysteriously disappeared nearly &
year ago and was given mp for dead, hai
been located alive and we'll in San Fran
cisco.
The Hannah Vanvane property or
West Main street, consisting of a house
lot and about two acres of ground IN the
rear, was sold at public sale last week tC
William Henry Vanvane for $3.50.
Relief Fire Engine Company has elect
ed the following officers President. Wm
H. Warrick Vice President, j. S. Rogers
Secretary and Treasurer, A. ]. Hauch
Foremen, Evan F. Benners, Samuel Ruff
Isaac Cline Trustee, Thomas H. Marter.
Rev. ]. H. Lamb, rector of Trinity Epis.
copal church, has rendered his Tesigna
ton, to take effect January /, although
the vestry desire him to continue unit
Easter. DR.. Lamb will probably take en-
tire charge of the Clergymen's Retiring
| Fund.
The question of building a new pnbli
hall here has again been taken up by Relic
Engine Co. and the committee who hav,
the matter in charge are leaving no ston,
unturned in their efforts to get the seheml
through The building as now planned
I will cost $l5, 900.
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AcoidentallY Killed.

Coroner Groble. was called to Jacques
Bridge, Evesham township, last Tuesday
to view the body of Gotlieb Frank, who
met his death the night before.
Frank was a farmer and had been to q
sale near Kirkwood, where he purchased
some corn. When he went after it be
drove spirited team of horses and on his
return home about o'clock the horses
took fright within 200 yards of the house
Mr.. Frank lost control of them and after
they ran about 100 yards he was thrown
from the wagon, falling on his head,
breaking ibis neck. He died instantly
The team ran around the farm yard. The
noise they made brought the family out.
Mr.. Franks daughter grabbed one of the
horses and was dragged some distance.
The wagon struck the corner of the house,
stopping the team and probably saving
the girls life.
Mr.. Frank was very large man, weigh
ing over 200 lbs. He was German, aged
56 years, and was greatly respected in the
neighborhood where he lived.