The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-10-10


THERE is no better place to get in touch
with the people than at gathering such as
was seen at the Fair Grounds on Thursday.
There were people from all parts of the
county, men who could give an intelligent
idea of the sentiment in their locality.
From what was gathered there is little
danger of defeat to the Republican ticket
in this county if the voters will exercise
their rights and perform their duties.
1t will not do to sit quietly at home and
rest easy under the opinion that the other
fellow is going to vote. Every good citi-
zen must go to the polls and cast a
ballot This is the day of independence
at elections. The day when party lines
are tightly drawn has gone by, and it be-
hooves every man to be on the alert to
support those candidates who are worthy
The Republicans of this county have pre-
sented very worthy candidates.
John ]. Norcross, for Sheriff, has been
before the public for some time, not in an
office of great profit, but one in which
there has been many opportunities to draw
forth criticism. His official life has been
open to inspection for long time and it
has borne the scrutiny of the public search
light without detriment to the official.
Having satisfactorily performed the duties
of position which has been more of ex-
pense than profit, Mr.. Norcross now asks
that he be given slight reward for his
faithful administration of the minor office.
and there does not seem to be any good
reason why his request should not be
granted.
William W. Worrell win have but one
opposition Prohibition candidate.
There should not be any effort whatever
to displace the present County Auditor,
who has made many beneficial rulings in
his office. His record as careful inquirer
into methods and charges, his impartial
criticism and pairing of bills which he
considered illegal and exorbitant-opin-
ions upheld by high legal authorities
are all matters of public record, made
especially noticeable by the opposition
of those who fell under the pruning knife.
The Democratic party, for the second
time, did graceful thing when they de-
cided not to put any one In the field
against William w. Worrell. Care in pub
lie expenditures, reduction in expenses.
economy in management, and avoidance
of anything that has the appearance
of graft, are occupying prominent por-
ton of the public mind at the present
time, and the main object is to retain
officials whose record in this respect has
been good, and to displace those who have
shown incompetency or disregard for the
public welfare.
Our candidates for Assembly are all that
can be desired. Samuel K. Robbins has
served the county in the legislative halls
with such credit to his constituents that
he had no difficulty in securing re-nomi
nation by reclamation He has made a
record on which he is willing to stand
John B. Trick is willing to make such a
record and there is little doubt but he can
do so. This county has been represent
ed at Trenton before this by members
of that honored Burlington county family
the Iricks-and never once has there
been reason to regret the choice. While
Samuel K Robbins is lawyer. his early
life was spent in a farming district
and he is thoroughly acquainted with the
needs of this agricultural community.
John B. Trick is practical farmer
With two such members Burlington coun-
ty will not be neglected in legislative
matters.