The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1900-10-02
Senatorial Convention.


The Republican convention to nomi
nate a candidate for State Senator for thi
county was held at the Opera House
Mount Holly.
The convention was called to order by
Fred J. Potter, of Bordentown, member
of the County Executive Committee who
asked for nominations for temporary chair
man. Samuel w. Beldon named Hon
Henry J. Trick, of Vincentown, who wa.
| elected unanimously.
Mr. Trick returned thanks for the unex
pected honor conferred upon him, and
hoped that the delegates of the conven
ton would go away determined to elect
the candidate receiving the greatest mum
Der of votes from this representative body
Harry Knight, of Medford, and Albert
J. Wilkinson, of Bordentown, were
elected temporary secretaries. They were
nominated by Samuel W. Beldon.
The chair appointed the following com
mittees:
CredentioLs-William 81. Foley, Albert G.
Heulings, Clayton Hancock.
Permanent Organtzation-Dr. A. W. Taylor,
Albert j. Briggs, William II. Ireland.
Rules-Ernest Watts, Milton I'll. Allen,
Robert NJ Gorrell.
observation-disclosures r. Sooy DR.. william G.
Parry, Abraham Birdsall.
On motion of Samuel W. Beldon the con-
vention took recess for five minutes to
allow the committees time to prepare their
reports
After the recess, the committee on Gre
io1o cd oil no ri fc
sented and no contests.
The committee on permanent organiza-
tion recommended continuing the temper
airy officers, and it was so ordered.
The committee on rules reported those
adopted by the party at convention held
last April
The roll was then called for nominations
for Senator.
Beverly City named Col. Nathan Haines,
of Burlington, without comment
Rev. ]. H. Morgan, of the Second Dis
trict of Bordentown, presented the name
of Hon. George Wildes He is the man
whom everybody wants except those who
do not" said the reverend gentleman.
"His name suggests manliness and ster-
ling quality"
Dr. ]. Howard Pugh, of the Second
District of Burlington, made the formal
presentation of Mr.. Haines' candidacy.
The Doctor spoke of the good records
and of the estimable characters of the
other gentlemen who have aspired to the
nomination, for whom he has the warmest
regards. When the choice is made, all
differences should disappear, and the one
purpose of electing the nominee should be
kept constantly in sight
The candidate to be named by him, the
speaker said, has all the qualifications
for State Senator. Furthermore,
he has labored loyalty and unselfishly for
the Republican party ever since its birth
in 1885,
During thirty years association with
Mr.. Haines, the speaker always found him
to be an honorable and conscientious bust
ness man, and one of much ability.
II believe the party should, once in a
while, recognize the claims of a candidate
who has been an unselfsh supporter and
leader for sosmany years. said the Doctor.
81 nominate such a man-Col Nathan
Haines, of Burlington.
Chester, west; Chesterfield Delran,
Lumberton, Mansfield, Mount Laurel New
Hanover, Southampton, west; Springfield
and Westampton seconded Wildes' nomi-
nation.
DR.. William G. Parry responded when
Lumberton was called. That township,
he said, is usually courteous to all candi-
dates, believing that it should not be too
pronounced in choice where the entire
county is interested. This time, however,
there is such unanimous sentiment for
one man that the duty of Lumberton s
delegates is plain. That township, as is
well known, is composed mainly of COM
fha OfI
those people is that one of their number
Mr.. Wildes-be nominated. Although
only a common farmer, there was no more
heroic or distinguished figure in the Leg
islature than was Mr. Wildes' during his
of the House of Assembly |
His ability and integrity are unquestioned
Miller Cross, of New Hanover, in
seconding Mr.. Wildes' nomination. said
be believed it good politics to give the
people what they want.
Cinnaminson, first; Palmyra, Riverside, |
and Woodland seconded Mr. |
Haines nomination.
Robert Gorrell, of Palmyra, delivered
eulogistic remarks about Mr.. Haines. |
which, unfortunately, could not be heard |
On account of being spoken in low tone, |
Franklin B. Lewis said Northampton
had expected to present the name of a |
young man who is well fitted for the posi- |
lion, but, in the interest of harmony, the |
candidate had withdrawn. He referred to |
Captain NJ. E. Matlack, of Mount Holly.
There being no further remarks, ballot
was taken, which resulted as follows:
Haines S79, Wildes 539.
On motion of DR.. Parry the nomination
Of Mr.. Haines was made unanimous.
The vote of the townships and election
districts follows: