Bridgeton pioneer., 1903-08-27
CUMBERLANDS'
FIELD OF POLITICS.

Mitchell to call the County Republi-
can Convention ut the Criterion
Theatre is greatly pleasing to all Re-
convenient place for the Convention
and place where there are conven-
fences and plenty of room. 1t will be
many day before Republican County
Conventions are held elsewhere
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Politically things are very quiet
The friends of DR.. Thompson say
with special degree of confidence
that the nomination of the Doctor is
assured, and by a representative and
convincing vote. Not less than two
thirds of the Convention will be for
Thompson in the claim.
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One of the Republican leaders said
yesterday that Thompson would have
five delegates from Millville without
any contest at the primaries The
indications are that Bray and Thomp-
son will just about split even in
Millville.
The appearance of Mr.. ''Faoto" in
the campaign is considered very un-
fortunate for his friends. Mr..
Facto'' is not more sufficiently
known by name than he is by his
physical presence and what he may
say in cheap circular addresses to q
community that has not invited his
presence will have but one effect, and
that is rebound against his own ad-
vocacy. The Republicans of Cumber-
land County will be able to settle
upon its candidate and will be more
than able to elect him. The friends
of Mr.. "Facto' should kindly take
charge of him before Mr.. Boomerang
falls heavily upon him.
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There is one supreme satisfaction in
primary reform, and that is the people
cannot be prevented from expressing
their own views at the ballot box.
The primaries will be opened from one
o'clock in the afternoon until nine
o'clock in the evening, and with an
official ballot citizen can record his
own Judgment within party lines
and that vote will be honestly counted
and enforced by sworn servants of
the state.
One week from day is the time
when all petitions for candidates for
the official primary ballot must be
filed with the city or township clerks.
There is certainly but little time for
the people to determine upon oandi-
dates for the various municipal
offices. 1t is unfortunate that good
men can be induced to accept nomi-
nations for local positions and there
should be an effort made in that
direction.
Surrogate Frank @. Bray, who owns
and edits the Vineland "News" last
week vigorously expressed his opin-
ions anent Cumberland County politics
during the present campaign. He in
dulges in some unpleasant personal
tiles regarding those active in the
campaign and criticizes certain
officials who have expressed their
views regarding the County selection.
This is unfortunate, and in the opinion
of those who have expressed their
opinions regarding the publication.
will not help the surrogate in his
efforts for a denomination, and will
serve to make an election day exceed
fngly uncomfortable for him should
he obtain the nomination which he
claims he is entitled to. This has
been remarkably cool summer and
it was not supposed that the cam
paigners would get unduly heated,
but it things keeps on there will be
a call for the ice man, is the way one
gentleman put it Saturday night.
City Recorder +. L. Hewitt is hav-
ing printed number of blank forms
for petitions for candidates for the
coming primaries. They can be had
by any one interested Wednesday
morning of Mr.. Brainerd Snyder. at
the store of Walter E. Ware. The act
of the City Recorder will be con-
venient thing for most people.
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Next Saturday is the last day that
petitions can be filed with the City
. Recorder to have names of candidates
placed upon the official primary bal
lot 1t is important to remember
this fact and there should be especial
effort put forth this week to get the
consent of the best men possible for
municipal candidates.
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