Bridgeton pioneer., 1901-10-10
MINCH BY ACCLAMATION.
Remarkable Convention Held in
s. This City Wednesday After

ASsomDIy HAL, was WeuneSudys nOm1-
mated for State Senator to succeed Hon.
E. @. Stokes, in the most remarkable
Convention that was ever held in this
county.
All day were the Republicans from
all over the county in evidence, and
there was manifestation of good
feeling whenever two gentlemen from
various parts of the county met.
The Convention was called for the
afternoon, but early in the morning
the representative party leaders ar
rived, and they made their headquar-
tiers about the pioneer" building
and the Hotel Cumberland.
Upon the arrival of the morning
train, two distinguish ed visitors ar
rived, Congressman Henry O. Louden-
slager and Congressman John J.
Gardner, the latter being brought
here by the former to meet the people
OF this county, which in another year
will be part of the newly arranged
Second Congressional District.
Bridgeton Republicans took charge
of the two Congressman, and all the
morning they were receiving the peo-
pie from all over the county. Con-
gresham Loudenslager knows pretty
much everybody in Cumberland by
name, and he presented the people to
Congressman Gardner, who seemed
highly delighted with the opportunity
OF meeting the people of this section.
The impression made by Mr.. Gardner,
was that the Second District has
strong representative and an earnest,
honest man.
At noon, pretty much all of the dele
gates had arrived and the expressions
OF good will were showering all about.
The Convention.
The City Concert Band was playing
splendid music in front of the old
Grosscup Hall at one O'Clock, and a
great crowd was gathered about.
When the doors were opened, the peo-
pie surged up the stairs, and entered
the historic hall, which had been
tastefully decorated for the occasion.
Upon the piano was a life-sized por-
trait of the martyred Mckinley, and
when the band softly played "Lead,
Kindly Light every eye was turned
upon the impassive picture, and there
were not few who had tears in their
eyes.
The delegates were seated in the
body of the house, and every other
available space was taken with the
spectators, all anxious to enjoy the
proceedings.
There was genuine enthusiasm
manifested all through the Conven-
tion. In fact it was the most remark
able Convention ever held in this
county. The representation was of
high character, the leading men of
the party having credentials, and
there was not single ripple to cause
even suspicion of discord
When Congressman Gardner came
in the hall with Senator Stokes, they
were given an ovation, and later when
they appeared upon the platform, the
cheering and applause was renewed.
There were anxious inquiries for Con-
gresham Loudenslager, who did not
appear, but it was learned he had
been hurriedly summoned away on
the noon train.
i County Chairman Alex. R. Fithian
called the Convention to order, and
quickly, and unanimously James E.
Mitchell, of Millville, was selected as
permanent Chairman. H. L. Tyler,
of Bridgeton and Albert Marshall, of
V1neland, were selected as Secretaries.
Immediately following very happy
speech, Chairman Mitchell announced
the following committees:
Credentials--George Austin, Harry
Gittone, William Yates, DR.. l. W.
Kirk, George Phifer
Rules-Howard Dolby, Harry W.
Conner, David Claypoole, Herbert
Hines, S. M. Sheldon.
Resolutions-B. Frank Buck, Ralph
Weston, William Pauliln, Robert Hen
derson, o. B. Elmer
aWhen these committees retired.
Chairman Mitchell introduced Con-
gresham Gardner, who addressed the
Convention, speaking largely upon
National issues. 1t was one of the
strongest campaign arguments ever
made here, and it was at once evident
that there was a master mind present.
ing the truths. He spoke for nearly an
hour and that great convention was
held in absolute attention, and when
he had closed in magnificent pero-
ration, there was a wave of applause
swept over the hall.
There were no contests to report,
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