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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-26
PLATT POSITIVELY DECLINES.
Says lie will not Accept if he is Nomi-
mated for Governor.

Saratoga, N. Y, Aug. 25.-The State
Republican convention to nominate
candidates for Governor and Lieuten-
ant-Goyernor met here to-day. When
Mr.. Platt entered the convention hall
the applause was deafening. Benjamin
Odell, in the absence of State Chairman
Hackett, called the convention to or
der. Congressman Frank Black was
elected temporary chairman. He dis
eussed the financial issue and criticised
the Democratic platform.
Thomas G. Platt this morning re-
fused positively to permit the use of
his, name in connection with the gub-
ernatorial nomination, and said he
would not accept if nominated.
At the conclusion of Chairman
Blacks speech, the usual committees
were named, and then recess was
taken until s p. m.
The committee on permanent organi-
1stion met directly after the adjourn
mcnt, and elected General Stewart L.
Woodford, of Brooklyn, as permanent
chairman of the convention.
The most interesting contest be-
fore the credentials committee was
that from Herkimer between Titus
Sheard (the sitting delegate), and War
ner Miller, the latter accusing the for
mer of fraud. The committees report
making the temporary roll permanent,
excluded Mr.. Miller from State con-
vention for the first time in thirty
years. Mr.. Miller made a speech re-
viewing the grounds OF his contest,
but concluded by accepting. the com
mittee report and pledging party fidel-
ity.
General Stewart L. Woodford, perma-
nent chairman, then addressed the con-
vention, after which the platform was
adopted
Fhe platform declares for the main
tenance of the gold standard, de
nounces the free coinage of silver at
16 to l in unmeasured terms, and de-
clares for a high protective tariff
Two ballots were taken then as fol-
lows:
First-Aldridge, 224; Fish, Iii;
Roberts, 95: Saxton, 72; Baxter, So;
Black, SO; WadsWorth, 55; Ellsworth,
10; Bracket, 33sNPalmer, 80; Fassett,
81.
second-Aldridge, 227; Fish, 1913;
Roberts, 81; Saxton, 61 Baxter, 55;
Black, 81; Wadsworth, 81; Ellsworth,
10; Brackett. 3d.; Palmer, 81; Hiscock
j. Odell, 5; 'Fassett, 20; Lexow, 3.
The convention then adjourned until
tomorrow morning at IL O'Clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-26
A UNION TICKET IN MICHIGAN.
Three Conventions meet and Appoint
Conference Committees.


Bay City, Mich, Aug. a5.-The
Democratic State convention was call
ell TO order at noon by Chairman
Baker, OF the State Central commit
Tee, who said that the Democrats had
for the first time since the civil war
taken possession of the Democratic
party.
Charles S. Hampton wac selected as
temporary chairman. His address wa.
received with great enthusiasm. and
when he said The Democratic ass has
jumped the fence and has gone into
the Mckinley pasture" the applause
and laughter was loud and continued.
He treated in a pungent way several of
the local gold standard Democrats, and
then devoted his remarks to the plat
form adopted at Chicago, which he
heartily endorsed. After the appoint
ment Of thersual committees, the con-
yention adjourned until p. m.
The Populist State convention was
called to order long after the hour
mentioned in the call. r. b. Tavlor
made a speech, and the usual com
mittees were appointed. A committee
on conference with the Democratic
and other political parties relative to
the proposed division of the Offices
was named.
The Silver State convention was call
to order by Chairman Sigh. Alfred
Williams was elected as temporary
chairman. committee was appoint
ed to confer with the other parties
upon union ticket after which the
convention adjourned until o'clock.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-26
Observation-Disclosures NUPTIALs
The Ceremony Was Marked by it's
Simplicity and Beauty.

Newport X. l., August 25.-The
wedding of Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt,
oldest daughter of Air. and Mrs. Cor
nelius Vanderbilt, to Mr.. Harry Payne
Whitney, oldest son of the former Sec
retary of the Navy, VIM. G. Whitney,
took place at noon to-day at "The
Breakers" the Vanderbilt summer
residence. Although the wedding has
been awaited with great interest, it
was in a way disappointment to the
exclusive set in society here, owing to
it's simplicity. This was necessary on
account of the health of Mr.. Wander
bilt, his physicians thinking it unwise
for him to undergo anything but the
quietest ceremony. Therefore, out
side of the immediate bridal party,
only about fifty persons were present,
The legal marriage ceremony was
performed by Rev. Geo. T. Magill d. D.,
rector of Trinity church, of which Mr..
Vanderbilt is member. 1t was ori-
ginally intended that Bishop Potter
should act in this capacity, but Rhode
Island laws forbid a clergyman from
another State to perform a wedding
ceremony here. Therefore, the plan
was changed and Bishop Potter de-
livered the benediction
The members Of the bridal party.
advancing from different apartments
along the upper hall, met at the mid
die landing of the grand stair case.
Thence the bride and groom together
proceeded to the priedieu where the
words that made them one were
spoken.
Miss Vanderbilt's gown, as well as
that of each of her bridesmaids was
from Paris. The brides costume was
of white watered silk, trimmed with
old Duchesse lace and pearls. She car
ried a bridal bouquet of stephnotia and
gardenias.
The bridesmaids were the Misses
Sloane, Shepard, Gerry and Taylor.
Mr.. Payne Whitney, who has just
returned from Europe, was the best
man and the ushers were Messrs.
Frank Polk, Columbus Baldwin, Raw
Inns i. Connenet and Alfred Wander
bilt, brother of the bride.
After the ceremony the couple passed
into the gray room to receive their
guests. They occupied a position be-
meath a bower of tropical foliage, sur
mounted by canopy composed of two
immense areca lutescus.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-26

Chicago, Aug. 25.-The Democratic
gold standard State convention was
called to order this afternoon by Chair
man G. A. Ewing, of the State commit
tee. The following ticket was
unanimously agreed upon at caucus
held late last night: Governor, General
John G. Black; Lieutenant-G Governor,
Chester Babcock; Attorney General,
VIM. S Forman; State Treasurer. Ed
ward Ridgeley; Secretary Of State,
T.. j. Kadeslxi; Auditor, f. Il. w. Brink;
University Trustees, A. G. Babcock and
Clara Bourland.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1896-12-22
Theatrical.

In "Brian BOru," as presented by the Whit
ney Opera Company, the Broadway Theatre
has the greatest artistic and financial success
it has enjoyed for several seasons. The 5Oth
performance was celebrated on Monday even
ing. November Both, when beautiful silver
card receivers were distributed A fortnight
ago the Goth Regiment attended in a body;
lately the members OF the New York Athletic
saw the OPERA and on the evening OF Deem
Der 1st the Catholic Society of New York at
tended in body. There has been a success
sion of crowded houses; the horse show or the
opera has not diminished the patronage in the
least In fact, last weeks business was larger
than any previous week Early in the spring.
after filling engagements in Boston, Philadel-
phia and Chicago, "Brian Boru" will be seen
in London by the whitney Company. The
entire cast, scenery and properties will be
sent over the seas. This will be the first
American opera company to visit the British
capital.
The success of "Brian Boru" has proved that
the public is not welded to foreign ldols-that
it will give unstinted approval and patronage
to the homegrown effort when meritorious
If "Brian Boru" had been produced at a con-
tinental capital, and had come to these shores
heralded as the greatest light opera OF the
time, it could hardly have been received with
greater favor or been accorded fuller public
support. This is an encouraging sign of the
times. and should serve to embolden Amer
lean librettists, to attempt something higher
than farce comedy OF hair-brained comic
opera. Manager Whitney is entitled to the
public's blessing for bringing out lighf
opera worthy the name.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1896-12-22
DIED.

GILBERT.-December 81, at Mount Holly
Mrs. Adelaide l.. Gilbert.
Relatives ana friends are respectfully in
vited to attend the funeral from the residence
of Francis Il. Atkinson, No. ia 6hreve street,
Mount Holly. on Thursday, December "A. at
one O'Clock, T. Nj.
sic, daughter OF Christiana Hewlings and the
late Amos w eston Archer. Inferred at Bur-
lington.
ARNDr.-December a. at Riverside, George
Arndt, ST., aged 80 years.
BURR.-December 20, at Moorestown, Alfred
L. Burr, Jr.
CRAMER.-December ID, at Beideman station,
Harold L., SON of Mrs A. j. Kerlin, of Mount
Holly, aged II years.
DEAooN.-December &c. at Camden, Joseph
II. Deacon. formerly of Lumber ton, aged rs
years.
DoRAN.-December I6, at Moorestown, Ann
Doran, in her 18th year.
ELLIs.-December II. near Juliustown, Hen
ry Ellis, In his list year.
HARvEsoN. l9, at Cramer Hill,
Charles IL. Harveson, aged 55 years.
JEssuP.-December l6, at Moorestown, Eliz-
abeth L., daughter of Charles Jessup, in her
6lst year.
KREPs.-December 20, at Riverside, Estella
e. May, daughter of Charles and Amelia
kreps. aged months.
LEEDs.-December q, at Moorestown, Aida
Sheldon, infant daughter OF Charles I'll. and
Anne r. Leeds, aged months and ~ days.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 49, at Hartford Han
nah B., wife of samuel X. Lippincott, in her
56th year.
MERRITT.-December 90 at Burlington Re.
becca. wife of Joseph P. Merritt aged Al years
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 20, at Moorestown
Elizabeth A., wife of o. f. Mitchell and
daughter of the late DR.. A. j. Fink.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 81, at Hainesport
Charles III. Peterson, aged 40 years.
PowELL.-December Is, at Philadelphia
Isaac M. Powell, formerly of Mount HOLLY
aged 80 years.
SHARP.-Decemberl H., at Marion, Rebecca
K. Sharp, aged SO years ana months.
SHREvE.-December 81, at Philadelphia
Mary Shreve, aged 70 years. Inferred at Bor-
dentown.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 20, at Fairview, Rich
ard eldest son OF Thornton P. and Medora K
Southwick, aged years, month and IL days
THoMAs.-December IA, at Marlton. Frank
lin Thomas, in his I'D year.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Is, at Burlington
Mary, widow of the late Daniel Vandegrift
in her 73d year.
WETHERILL. - December Is, in Arkansas
john Stratton Wetherill, son of Louisa s.
Wetherfll, OF Mount Holly. and William D.
Wetherill, late of Philadelphia, deceased.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 10, at Indian Mills
William A. Woolman, aged s. years.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1896-12-22

MUCH pleasure is afforded THE News to
speak a word in favor of Hon. Thomas J.
Alcott, who seeks the appointment United
States Marshal for New Jersey. If it is
desired to place in this positian a gentle
man in appearance and address, man of
education, one with personal and business
character beyond reproach, Thomas J.
Alcott is the man. AS a Republican he
has always been loyal, ever seeking his
party's advancement, rather than personal
interests. Time and money have been
literally expended. AS member of the
State Legislature during the years I8S4-86
his record was unimpeachable 1t would
be fitting recognition of Mr.. Alcott's
political services and his personal worth
to give him the appointment of Marshal.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1896-12-22
Tuckertou.


The pupils of the East Tuckerton school
will hold an entertainment on Thursday
evening, in the school building.
On Saturday evening, December IL, at
about o'clock, the dwelling house on the
Samuel b. Headley farm at Mathistown
was discovered to be on fire, the flames
having gained so much Roadway that the
building and contents were entirely con-
sumed before help could arrive. Joseph
B. Allen, Jr., occupies the place and is a
heavy loser, as he had no insurance on bis
household goods. Mrs. Allen, with her
children, had retired, but shortly after
ward heard cracking sound and arose
to learn the cause. She was startled as
she saw sparks flying past the window
and soon found the house was on fire.
She LASTLY called her children and hur-
ried to neighboring house with them.
Upon returning she found it impossible to
save anything. Mr.. Allen was in Tucker
ton at the time and was appraised of his
loss while there. He had left $50 cash in
the house, which was also burned.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1896-12-22
CHERlFF's SALE.

| By virtue of sundry writs of fien facias tC
me directed, issued out OF the Burlington
| Circuit Court and the Burlington Common
| Pleas Court. of the State of New jersey, L will
| sell at public sale, on
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1896,
between the hours OF l2 and O'Clock in the
afternoon of said day (to-wit at o'clock) at
Benjamin W. zelley's hotel, Mount Holly,
All that certain lot or parcel OF ground sit
uate on the west side OF High street, in the
said city OF Burlington, bounded as follows,
: viz: Beginning on the west side of said High
street, al the northeast corner of lot con-
veyed by said Taylor to Jacob Bladt, a. d.
1884, and about one hundred and twenty-six
feet nine inches northwaTdly from Ashton
street, and from said beginning extending (1)
westwardly along said Bladts line one hun
dred feet to his corner; thence ~ southwark
ly along said Badt's lot fifteen feet to the line
OF lands conveyed A. d. IS47, by Charles
Chauncey, Esq, to Edmund Morris; thence
(3) westwardly along said line twenty-five
feet; thence a. northwardly along lands re-
tanned by said Taylor, one hundred and fifteen
feet to a corner; thence 10y eastwardly still by
said TayIOr's land one hundred and twenty
| five feet to point on the west side of High
street one hundred feet nOrthWardly from the
beginning point above described; thence (6)
southwardly along High street one hundred
feet to the place of beginning. Being part of
premises conveyed by John Mitchell to said
Samuel w. Taylor, by deed dated NAV 18TH
1888, and recorded in Book U 10 OF Deeds, page
406, in the Clerks office, at Mount Holly.
Excepting and reserving out of the fore
going, IL tract of land sold by said G. b. Spen-
Ger. ct al to Mary Biadt, dated December 18th,
A. D. 1894.
Seized as the property of Caroline b. Spen-
Ger and Frank M. Spencer, defendants, taken
In execution at the suit OF Joseph T. zelley, ct
ais, plaintiffs, and to be sold by
WILLIAM A. TOWNSEND.
HOWARD FLANDERS, Atty. Late Sheriff.
Dated November %, 1896. PRS adv fee, 5000
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1896-12-22

We will deliver New Short New York
Horse Manure at $l.90 per ton and Old
Manure at S1.75 per ton, payable by note
in bank October LIST, 1885,, without interest.
Is cents per ton discount from above
prices will be allowed for prompt cash
ALI Manure to be settled for in 80 days
after shipment either by cash or note.
Get my prices on hair manure, gas lime.
stone lime and Wells fertilizers. Terms
liberal. Inquiries or orders by mail will
receive prompt attention. GEORGE NJ
WELLS, Moorestown, N. j.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1896-12-22
TUESDAY, DECEMBER %, 1896.

ANOTHER addition to Burlington County
journalism lie the Central Record, publish
ed at Marion. 1t is published by Hester
Clymer, whose purpose is to give bright
account of happenings in that locality.
and if the three numbers already publish
ed are duplicated the end will be accom-
plished. The Marlton items on our local
page are taken from the Record, which is
replete with articles of brightness and in
terest.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1896-12-22

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o,
We, the undersigned, have known F. J..
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax. Wholesale Druggists, Tole-
do, o. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1896-12-22
At SO

Al DS
Fly-front Refers of basket cloth and
diagonal overcoating-four large but
tons; high Storm-collar; box-plaited
French back; double stitched seams;
lined throughout with handsome plaid
silk. Brown-and-green mixtures, green.
and-blaek mixtures.
Loose fly-front Refers of heavy navy
blue diagonal cloth, bound with mohair
braid; tailor back; lined with black
satin rhadame.
Tight-fitting fly-front Goats black-and-
blue boucie cheyiot - button high at
neck with two handsome pearl buttons;
-s-r slashed collar; tailor back; lined through
out with black satin madame
Refers of black frieze-fy front; finished
with rows of stitching on rapSof the
cloth; new slashed collar, inlaid with
velvet; lined throughout with satin
madame.
Fly-front Refers of chncha; high storm
collar; flap pockets; tailor back; lined
throughout with changeable taffeta.
Coats for more and for less. 81
to as much as you please. Prices
lean your way on almost every gar
ment. Prices are never higher than
fair.
PetticoatS MELTON Petticoats,
lined with rustling
cambric-some finished with Z in.
ruffle, others with II in. flounce-
1925 and $3.50. Warmth and al
most the frou frou of silk. There
isn't skip in the stocks of Petit
coats, from the Flannelette and
Woven Skirts at 25c to the dainti-
est in silk that French wit has con-
jured.
Melton Petticoats, SOC and more.
Sateen PetticoatS, SIPS and more.
Quilted Petticoats, of mohair, 81. rs to S.
Quilted Petticoats, of sateen, ST to So.
Mems his IS an Overcoat
Overcoats store. Best styles,
fairest of prices-a trio of reasons
for the biggest selling we ever did.
Interested?
$40 for a blue or black Kersey
Overcoat the fabric thoroughly
proven to be of pure wool and fade
less dye. Satin sleeve and Shout
der lining; fancy body-lining.
Or, pay SIS, $3.50, $40, $25 OF
$50 and you've a garment more
luxurious, and of equally good value.
ck.+o. MEMS Skates, of pol
~ ished rolled-cast steel,
45c-club skates. The finest skates
we have are of hardened steel,
nickel-plated. 1915. Skates are
easy gift-things, for, being adjust
able, they're bound to fit.
Women's skates, 85c to $3.50.
Skate Bags, CSC and SOC.
Skate Sharpeners, 25c.
Skate Straps, sc.
r,a-., HAVE you seen the
90 book "Street Types
of Great American Cities?" 1t is
a series of character sketches, not
a camera advertisement, but the
illustrations are an incentive to any
bright boy or girl who has a kodak.
And it doesn't matter much what
size your camera is-the Pocket Ko-
dak at SIS takes pictures as intensely
good and clear as the most expen-
sive camera we sell. Difference of
size, that's all. A Pocket Kodak
only weighs half a pound.
The Bull's-eye Cameras take
pictures 81 in. square. So. Either
the Bull's-eye or the Pocket Kodak
may be reloaded in daylight-no
dark room required.
JOHN WANAMAKER.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1896-12-22

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been used
their children while teething, with perfect
success. 1t soothes the child softens the
gums, allays all pain. cures wind collie, and is
the best remedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists in every part of the world. Twenty
five cents bottle. Be sure and ask for "Mrs.
kind.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1896-12-22
cHERIFF's SALE.

By virtue OF a writ of f1eri facias to me d.
rected, issued out of the Court OF Chancery of
the State of New Jersey, will sell at public
sale, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8, 1897,
between the hours of IL and O'Clock in the
afternoon of said day, (to-wit at O'clock), at
Benjamin W. Zelley's hotel, Mount Holly,
Nj.
All that lot OF land with new frame dwelling
house thereon, situate, lying and being on
Red Lion street, in the village OF VincentOwn,
Burlington county, New Jersey, bounded as
| follows, viz: Beginning al a stone in or near
the middle of the afoIesaid street, corner to
Stacey F. HafDas az. sseRE runs ~ by the
same south seventy-nine degrees east two
chains ana twenty-eight links to stone in
the middle OF twenty feet alley; thence ~
north SIX degrees and thirty minutes east
thirty feet ana three inches TO stone corner
TO Isaiah O. Robbins lot; thence ~ north
seventy nine degrees west two cnalns ana
twenty-five links to q stone in or near Inc
mldule OF the aforesaid street, corner 70 sara
Robbins; thence az south eleven degrees
containing Two hundredths of an acre OF lanu,
be the same more or less. Being the same lot
OF which William H. Doron became seized Dy
deed from Garlic Brown and wife. duly exc
cuteo, bearing date March 18th, 1872. ano re-
page $40. SC.
seized as the property of ElwOod 5. Halnes
ana wlle ana Others defendants, taken IN e4-
ecutlon at the suit OF John r. Doron, coh-
plainant, and 10 be sold by
JOSEPH S. FLEETWOOD.
SAMUEL Il. RoBBINs Sol,r Sheriff.
Dated Dec. 8, 1896. IPr's adv. fee. S.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1896-12-22
Eczema. Itchy. scaly, Skin fortunes

The simple application of "SwAYNE's ONT
MENT" without any internal medicine, will
cure any case OF letter, Salt Rheum, Ring
worm, Piles, Itch, Sores, Pimples, Eczema. all
scaly, Itchy Skin Eruptions no matter how
obstinate or long standing. Its potent, effect
i've, and costs but a tritie.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1896-12-22
Try Grain-Or Try Grain-O,,

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a pack
age of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that
takes the place OF coffee. The children may
drink ii without injury as well as the adult
Ali who try it, like it. GRAIN-O has that rich
seal brown OF Mocha or Java, but IL is made
ach receives it without distress. "a the price
ofcottee. l5c. and p cts. per package. Sold
by all grocers.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1896-12-22

We know of but one community in the
world where dyspepsia is practically un-
known, and this is the Shakers of Mount
Lebanon, N. Y. These good people have
been studying the subject of digestion for
more than hundred years, and that they
understand it pretty thoroughly, is evil
denced in the foregoing fact. Their Di-
gestive Cordial is the safest and best
remedy in cases of Indigestion that we
know of. trial bottle can be had
through your druggists for the trifiing
sum of 10 cents.
The Shaker Digestive Cordial supplies
the system with food already digested,
and at the same time aids the digestion
of other foods. 1t will almost instantly re-
lieve the ordinary symptoms of indigest-
ion, and no sufferer need to be told what
these are.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1896-12-22
MARRIED.

SHIsLER GALLAGHER. - November 26, at
Woodbury., by Rev. Edward Dillon, William
Shisler, of Burlington, and Miss Josephine c.
Gallagher, of Philadelphia.
WATTs-SoUTHwIcK.- l6, at Bur
lington, by Rev. Frank Lukens, John B.
Watts, of Mount Holly, and Miss Cora Ella
Southwick, of Burlington.