Bridgeton pioneer., 1905-09-21
has always been source of greatest
qualification to his constituents.

bne people OF Cumberland county are
to be congratulated that they have
realized that their best interests are
subserved in keeping in the hallsvof
legislation men who have been proven
entirely capable and.thoroughIy alive
to the demands made upon them by
the people they represent. In Louis
Il. Miller and B. Frank Buck are rep
resented legislators of experience. AL.
ways In their places in the House of
Assembly. coupled with the knowledge
attained by their years of faithful ser.
vice, they are peculiarly and best fitted
to obtain from the State for their con.
stItuents that which will be most
beneficial and of advantage to the
county. This convention, to its AS
sembly representatives, unqualifiedly
endorse their achievements, and with
their nomination again assured, pledge
It's most earnest support in the ap-
preaching campaign, realizing that
their success means the further ad-
vancement OF Cumberland county's
best interests, and a continuation OF
legislative fidelity to administrative
purpose that will rebound to the
greater advancement of the entire
State ~
There were no set speeches in pre-.
senting the-names of candidates to the
convention. The veteran leader of
Lands township. Col. Jarvis Wanser,
nominated Hon. Louis H. Miller, yof
Vineland, and the nomination was
seconded by George Brannin, of Mill.
Vile.
Postmaster Thomas F. Austin, Of
Millville, named Hon. B. Frank Buck,
of Millville, the nomination being
seconded by Charles I. Williams, of
Deerfield.
The unanimous vote of the conven
tlon was cast by the secretary for the
two candidates and they were declared
the nominees amid the greatest enthu-
siasm.
The chairman appointed Col. Jarvis
Wanser. OF Vineland; John Reardon,
of Millville, and Robert S. Schiller,
of Bridgeton, to bring the nominees
before the convention.
Both Mr.. Miller and Mr.. Buck we're
given an ovation when they appeared
upon the platform.
Mr.. Miller made no attempt to pre-
sent speech, He modestly thanked
the convention for its action and
pledged his earnest efforts and best en-.
deavors to carefully guard the inter.
ests of his constituents in the next
Legislature.
Bucks Speech of Acceptance.
Before the Assembly Convention, B.
Frank Buck, re-nominated for the AS.
sembly, made the only speech of i'm.
portance. He said:
Mr.. Chairman and Fellow RepubIi.
cans =
In accepting this nomination at your
hands, IfWould be ungrateful indeed
IT did not emphasize my appreciation
OF your confidence and regard for my
humble work as your legislator. 1
have in my short political career been
the recipient of several honors at the
hands of the people of this county.
enjoy to large degree the confidence
OF those interests have been committed
to my career for the past three years,
and l treasure more than I can ex.
press this additional manifestation of
your good will and respect The Re.
publican party in this county is to be
congratulated upon the fact that har.
mony reigns from centre to circumfe1-
ence. We are proud that every county
office of Importance is now filled by
men of our great party. Discord and
factions are things of the past, and
we look forward to the grand prin-
ciples that majorities must rule and
minorities do submit gracefully to
those OF superior Judgment. The
management of the affairs to-day of
this the greatest country on the face
OF the earth is appreciated by men of
all parties. Under the leadership of
that most wonderful man, Theodore
Roosevelt, the head of every nation OF
the world look to us with respect, re-
gard and appreciation. His advice and
counsel at Portsmouth in the peace
advice and counsel at Portsmouth in
the peace conference between Japan
and Russia has brought forth appause
from all tongues. With him as our
chief executive all men are guaranteed
a square deal. On San Juan Hill, he
showed to the world his fearlessness
and patriotism. When for moment
his Rough Riders appeared to waver
and the colored troops were for an in.
stant dazed, our president, Theodore
Roosevelt, jumped to the front and
holding up his left arm showing a
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