The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-10-10


need. That confidence now awaits vindi-
cation A son had been left who had
shown his ability to conduct the Office of
county clerk. Appointed deputy by his
| father, the duties of the Office had almost
entirely fallen on his shoulders and there
was no doubt that he faithfully executed
the trust. Mr.. Robbins made illusions to
the needs of the family and argued that az
the party had undoubtedly meant for them
to be the beneficiaries of the Office it was
the proper thing to nominate the son.
W. Roland Warrick
Clarence II. Polhemus spoke for North
ampton township. He said that we had
within year named two of our staunchest
citizens for the consideration of Republi-
can convention. They had been ignored
Discouraged but not dismayed he again pre-
sented the name of gentleman from Mt
Holly. Franklin Dill asked for the nomina
ton of county clerk, a position tor which he
was eminently fitted, having served in the
Office through several administrations.
The argument of the delegate from Ches
ter was heartily appreciated, but there
were many things to indicate that the
choice of Northampton should be recog
nized, and the name of Franklin Dill.
coupled with that of Charles r. Fenton
would make combination that nothing
could beat.
Frank Graul, of Washington township,
was the next speaker A year ago there
was presented for consideration by the
Republican convention a man from the
woods. The convention told the town
ship to wait. AS it had been waiting for
nomination of some kind far back be-
yond the memory of man, it was not hard
work to keep on waiting. In fact, living
as they do, in the woods where nothing
but cranberries and huckleberries grow,
they had nothing else to do but sit down
and wait and think. They had done a
lot of thinking and the result was that
they had come to the conclusion that it
was about time for them to be recognized.
Their candidate was good business man,
and man who is calculated to successful
y attend to his own business is certainly
good one to be placed in charge of pub
lie affairs. The residents of Washington
township felt indebted to their candidate
in many ways-the fact that he Ia
country storekeeper would attest the fact
but beyond that they felt like aiding him
| in Gil al amman opd fho 0ffioa Of
county clerk seemed to be good. way to
pay off the Indebtedness. The circum-
stances connected with the present con
vention were sad and nobody felt them
more than the representative from Wash
ington, and he wanted to impress upon
the convention the fact that his candidate
did not enter the race until the gauntlet
had been thrown down and it was as
Sured that others were contestiHg. He
named Watson T. Sooy, of Washington.
The balloting for clerk then began. Be
fore the vote was announced, however,
Mr.. Polhemus moved that the rules be sus-
pended and that the secretary of the con-
vention cast the ballot for W. Roland
Warrick This motion was adopted amid
loud cheers.
Steward of the Aims House was the
next office to be considered.
John ]. Mitchell, of Evesham, was
named without speech Harry II. Ven
able nominated John P. Jones, of Ewes |
ham, representing him as a man well fit
ted to fill the position, and one with an
estimable wife to aid him
Elk Senator Parry, offered the name Of
George F. Harbert, of Lumberton. In
connection with this office the interests of
the county must be taken into considera-
ton. The Steward of the Aims House
must be man of practical knowledge,
one who will give faithful account of his
stewardship. Mr.. Harbert had given evil
dence of his ability to administer public
affairs, and no mistake would be made in
nominating him.
Henry P. Thorn was the next speaker
He asked the convention to carefully con
slider the name of Charles p Kirkbride, of
Medford. Not only good farmer, he
was manager of men. firm, but kind
especially adapted to caring for the I'M
fortunate people who would come under
his care. He was a practical business
man, and his name would add tower of
strength to the ticket
Mr.. Harbert was nominated
Nominations for Coroner were the last
to be called for. Chester named John G.
Bolton and Arthur J. Durand; Cinnamin-
son, DR.. ]. D. Janney; Pemberton town
ship, Barclay c. Seeds; Pemberton Dor
ough, Allen NJ. Hewlings. Before the
ballot was taken delegate from Chester
announced that that township did not
want the earth; it had been generously
treated in the matter of county clerk and
he hoped the names of the candidates for
coroner from that township would be
withdrawn After little consultation
this was done. Janney and Seeds were
nominated.
John G. Homer and William L. James,
of Cinnaminson, and Walter S. French, of
Chester, were appointed a committee to
bring the candidates before the convention
and in short time returned with some of
them. Joel Horner was the first presented
He returned his thanks and promised to
look out for the interests of the party and
the people. Charles Wright had gone
home where his wife was seriously ILL.,
Sheriff Fenton said he was no stranger
on that platform, but he was not capable
of making speech Possibly he could
sing song, but he did not care to infict
any misery on the audience. He was
heartily thankful for the treatment he had
received at the hands of the convention
and would do his duty if elected.
W. Roland Warrick expressed his
thanks in few words.
The committee on resolutions reported
set affirming their satisfaction at the
manner in which the affairs of Nation and
State are being conducted and affirming al
legiance to the ticket named by the county
convention.
Samuel A. Atkinson. of Northampton,
offe red resolution that a committee of
| five be AIMED to prepare and present set
of rules for the governance of the party.
The report is to be made to special con
vention to be held sometime prior to the
first of next March.
This was adopted and the convention
adjourned.
innate Republican Candidates.