The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-09-26
Democrats Nominate.

| hCAO was q Sd1uClluS at tuc OOuTt
House, on Saturday. 1t sailed under the
caption of Democratic convention, but it
bore little resemblance to the meetings
of bygone days under the same auspices.
There was no pulling or hauling to get on
the ticket, the efforts being to get other
| fellows to lead forlorn hope and go to
destruction.
At 11.30, Thomas ]. Prickett called the
meeting to order, and Richard P. Hughes,
of Florence, was named as chairman
He was elected without opposition and
filled the Office with credit not requiring
prompting once The secretaries were
Mathew N. Elder, of Burlington, and
George M. Hillman, of Chester.
The roll call for credentials showed but
two or three townships not represented
There was considerable discussion over
the question of calling of the roll, and
William F. Morgan suggested it be dis
pensed with, but Jacob c. Hendrickson
thought it might cause trouble to follow
the suggestion, SO the roll was called.
The following committees were ap-
pointed
Credentials Chas. Heisler, Evesham; VIM
Hartshorne, New Hanover; Lewis Gray. Flor
Rutes- Edward Schwabenland, Riverside !;
Samuel II. Greeley, Burlington township |;
Thomas Baker, Burlington city.
Permanent OTgGnizGtion-Thos II. Sprague,
Burlington city Edward r. Vansciver, Bev-
erly township; J. Colby Montgomery, Penn
Resotuttons-Jacob c. Hendrickson, North
ampton Charles Stokes, Beverlycity; Frank
+. Jones, Beverly township.
The committees reported no contest in
delegates, temporary organization to be
continued, and the rules of the last con
vention. The committee on resolutions
reported the following:
The Democratic party IN Burlington county
invites the attention of the citizens and voters
of our county to the continued high tax rate
and the higher assessments to meet the ex-
travagant expenditures of the Republican Of
nc1als IN the county and in the several cities,
towns and townships, and there is no retrench-
ment in sight while the voters continue to
support Republican nominees The increase
In the county's assessed valuations this year
Is over $4,000 and there is no decrease in the
TAX rate. The Democrats pledge themselves
to thorough investigation of the excessive
Dllls for boarding tramps and prisoners at the
county jail also the increased expense to the
county drumming the almshouse and asylum I;
also the loose and careless giving out of con-
tracts for road building and the waste of pub
lie funds in road repairs.
There is no time in the history of our county
where Republican officials are more defiant
OF public opinion and the taxpayers protests,
and we earnestly ask the thoughtful citizens
OF burlington county to vote for our Demo-
cratic nominees and effect change which is
always wholesome for the public interests
We pledge our support to the nominees
of this convention and ask the hearty COOP
Grafton of all to the end that the public service
may be improved
The roll was then called for nominations.
Beverly offered the name of William T.
Bags. of that township, for Sheriff.
This nomination was seconded by Thomas
Fl. Sprague, of Burlington city, who said
1t was pleasure to endorse such man
Mr.. Bags canvass will not be losing
one. John ]. Norcross, Mr.. Sprague con-
tended, is not as popular In Burlington
as the Republicans would have you believe,
and if the Democrats will pull with will
they can elect Sheriff
For Steward of the Almshouse, Joseph
Engle, Jr., of Northampton, was named
For Members of the Assembly, Edward
R. Vansciver. of Beverly township, and
Israel Kerlin, of Mansfield.
For Coroners, John r. Dubell, of Bur
lingtOn city, and William H. Cline,
of Southampton.
There being no opposition to any of these
candidates, the secretary was instructed.
to cast the ballot and the nominations were
made unanimous.
The chairman asked for nominations for
County Auditor, and Judge Benajah P.
Wills moved that such nomination be not
made. He said the present incumbent,
William W. Worrell, had made faithful
officer, and should be encouraged in his
efforts to guard the treasury. The motion
was adopted without dissent
Thomas Baker, Jacob c. Hendrickson
and George M. Hillman were appointed a
committee to present the candidates to the
convention. Mr.. Bags said he was aware
of the fight ahead of him. and the fact
that large adverse majority confronted
him, but he was not dismayed. If all
would persevere there would not be any
trouble to land victory.
Joseph Engle, Jr., candidate for Stew
ard of the Almshouse, said the decision
of the convention came as a surprise.
He little expected when he came up town
that he would be the nominee He admit
ted that he had been spoken to by many
people, among them some of the strongest
Republicans, who had urged him to be-
come candidate. He believed there was
great chance to make profitable change
in the management of the almshouse.
He had not sought this nomination,
but being in he would do all in his power
to be elected.
A.