The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-03-28

AMONG the lively papers in South Jersey
is the Bridgeton Nesos, which publishes
''odds and ends of political chat by SEN
ator Nichols, who is undoubtedly versed
in politics. In his last article he speaks
of the appointment of Sheriff of Cum
berland county. George w. Payne, Sheriff,
died while In Office, and Senator Nichols
pressed the appointment of the dead
officials son as just act for the benefit of
the dead mans family, as well as recog-
milton of the will of the people who had
elected Mr.. Payne to the Office. Cover
nor Wilson. however, could not see as
Senator Nichols desired and he appointed
Harry j. Garrison, Democrat OF
course 1t was the Governors right to ap-
point who he pleased, but it would have
been graceful act to have put the son of
the deceased Sheriff In the position for the
unexpired term. When Sheriff Kemble
died in this county several years ago there
was no hesitation in giving the Office to
his son, Henry B. Kemble-who, by the
way, is now a resident of Cumberland
county-and who, although Republi-
can, was quickly appointed bya Demo-
cratic Governor, the late Joel Parker
On the occasion of the death of William
r. Warrick, County Clerk of Burlington
county, the Governor promptly gave the
Office to his son Roland, and the people
put their stamp of approval on the act by
electing the young man for full term.
From present appearances the Geran
bill will pass the Senate, with few amend
ments that will materially change the bill.
There are some discrepancies that will
have TO be looked after and 1t Is said the
introducer of the bill, perfectly cognizant
of this fact, preferred to let the senate take
care ofthe matter rather than run any risk
Of holding the bill In the House of Assem-
bly, any longer than was necessary. There
is q report that some of the Senators are
willing that this bill should become law
for the purpose of proving in the future
how unwise it is. and to give chance to
show bow unpopular 1t will become. This
does not seem to be very good reason to
put a law on the books If it Is not good
one. The Geran bill has some good fea-
lures. 1t has several bad ones. There
was proposition that 1t be given to the
people for vote on its adoption or reject
ion, but the Democrats refused to accept
any such method. The legislators possibly
understand the bill thoroughly, although
the introducer admitted he had examined
it Casually, but 1t is not likely that
two out of ten citizens can give an intelli-
gent idea of the provisions of the law that
is to make radical changes In the method
of elections. The percentage mentioned
refers only to those who have seen the bill
and they are small number. 1t was to
enlighten the majority of uniformed that
the referendum clause was proposed. The
Geran bill bids fair to become a law and 1t
NAV disfranchise lot of voters. One
election under its provisions will disclose
init of
PREPARATIONS under way for a large
poultry exhibition are being held up
somewhat by inability to secure hall
sufficiently large to accommodate the ex-
hibits and the crowd that will go to see
them 1t was thought the armory at
Camden could be secured but the officer in
charge objects to it being used for that
purpose. 1t is hard to see why there
should be any objection to this request.
The armory has been used for other than
militia purposes as it is not long since
ball was held there, admission to which
was charged at pretty fair prices. To be
sure the proceeds were used for charity, |
but it is hard to see where that makes any |
difference. The proposed poultry show is
not q money-making scheme. rather
loser, as the gentlemen behind 1t will un-
be compelled to go into their |
pockets to make up deficiency. No |
harm can come to the armory, and If there
is any fear along that line the matter
can easily be fixed, as the managers of the
association are willing to give
bond sufficient to cover all possible damage.
The srmory is not the private property of
the militia 1t belongs to the state, was |
paid for by taxation of some. If not all
Of the people who now ask its use for
week, and it is kept up by taxation from
the same source. This poultry association
Is the largest In the United States and the
interests it represents are rapidly growing.
More interest is being shown in the rails
ing of poultry than has been known for
ong time. The membership Is large In
South Jersey and Camden is the logical
place to hold the exhibition. The absence
If hall sufficiently large for the purpose
9 keenly felt and the only available place
seems to be the regimental armory. L. is
o be hoped those in charge OF the build
np will see their way clear to grant the
eouest of the poultry men and to aid
ather than retard the growth of an I'M
,ortant industry.
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