Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-10-15
FACTS OF THE
PRESENT CAMPAIGN,

them to the conclusion that the Re-
publicans of Cumberland county, are
nearer in perfect harmony than for
many years. This information comes
from every section of the county. and
even at this early day it is safe to
assert that the Republicans will carry,
by safe maiorities, every ward and
township in the county with possibly
one exception. Of course it is reck-
oned that the Republicans will not
assume that there is no necessity to
get out large vote. and that there
will be no general apathy.
The Republican Assembly and
County Conventions followed prompt
ly after the primaries, and both we're
models of harmonious gatherings.
The Assembly Convention had but
little difficulty in doing it's work.
There were no opposing candidates
and nominations were made by aocla-
nation.
The County Convention held at the
Criterion theatre was one of the most
enthusiastic ever held in Cumberland.
The primaries had settled the question
OF candidates. Everywhere the people
demanded the nomination of DR.. J.
K. O. Thompson, and even those dele
gates who voted in Convention for
another candidate. had in their pock-
cts when they entered the Conven-
tion, Thompson badges, and were
among the first to put them on when
the vote was announced
To any who have perchanoe hoped
that there might be Republican dis
affection, the scene at the Criterion
Theatre on the day of Convention.
when DIR. Thompson was brought be-
fore the Convention, is recalled. 1t
has had no parallel in Cumberland
County politics. The entire audience
Joined in that reception, and it was
there apparent that the popular vote
getting candidate had been selected.
Since the nomination DR.. Thompson
has received from every section earn.
est encouragement. From all parts of
the county have the pledges been made
to him. and that be will receive the
united support of his party is certain.
DR.. Thompson will make an active
personal canvass. touching every Sec
tion of the county. He likes to min
gle with the people. and he strength
ems his friendships by personal con-
tact. His personal magnetism will
have the effect of bringing out big
vote in this so-called off-year.
Some very pretty schemes are being
planned to inject some peculiar life
and activity in the campaign by some
of the politicians who are interested
in Democratic success. These little
schemes, however, have not been
taken seriously because the real lead
ers Of the Cumberland Democracy
will not permit some of the things pro-
posed, even attempted.
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A year from now there will be a
great campaign on. and this will be a
good year to get in line and have an
effective organization.
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Splendid reports of Republican ac-
tivity come from Millville. The party
there is in splendid share and the
vote for Thompson will eclipse any
given for candidate for long time.
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There is no opposition in the county
to the Republican Assembly candi-
dates, and both Miller and Buck will
have flattering endorsement from
the people.
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It-may be that there will be an at
tempt to make money cut some figure
in this campaign. but it will prove
no argument against the Thompson
swing. The voters will support the
popular physician for the man, and
financial or other influence cannot get
than awav from him