The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1912-07-23
Political Notes.
William E. Mccoy, of Bordentown, is
circulating petition asking for the Demo-
cratic nomination for coroner.


r William E. Mccoy, of Bordentown, Il
: circulating petition asking for the Demo
! cratic nomination for coroner.
W. Scott Hand, of Ocean City, has an
nounced his candidacy for the Office Of
Congressman from the Second Congress
sional district on the Republican ticket.
Henry 1. Worrell announces his inten.
ton to enter the field for the Republican
nomination for coroner. Henry is well
fitted for this position and will receive
good support from his many friends In
the county.
James D. Magee, editor of the Borden
town Register, has announced his candi-
dacy for the Assembly on the Democratic
ticket. with deeper waterways and the
suppression of superfuous legislation as
the main planks of his platform
Former Surrogate Charles B. Ballinger
has been mentioned In connection with
the Democratic nomination for State Sen
authorized THE NEWS to state that he is
not in the field for any office, and that his
name will not be presented to the people
In any way.
| Senator Lewis has representatives cir
culating petitions to have his name put on
the Republican primary ticket as a candi-
date for the nomination for member of
Congress. The papers are being readily
signed. With the exception of few who
feel under political obligations to Con-
gresham Gardner there are not many who
do not think time has come to change
the representative from the Second Dis
trict, and there is a general impression
that Burlington county is entitled to the
honor.
George Wildes has announced that he
cannot conscientiously give his support
to President Taft In the coming election
and would cast his vote for Woodrow VIII
son." The newspaper item giving the
above publicity says that 'Mr. Wildes Is
wealthy farmer of considerable influence
In this section. He represented Burling
ton county in the Assembly In 1895, 1896
and 1897" The paper referred to is
Democratic free trade sheet. Mr.. Wildes
and his political efforts are well known to
Burlington county people.
The Democrats got together last week
and named the National Committee. One
man made the nominations for different
positions and the motions for business
procedure. The representatives present
meekly voted aye. possibly because the
mover generally preceded his remarks
"This is at the request of Governor Will
son." The actions of this gathering re-
mind us of a meeting held in this county
some years ago to select delegates to a
Democratic convention. There were a
number of voters present. A man whom
we will call John Hooligan opened the
meeting in this manner: being advisory
committeeman l call the meeting to order.
Who will you have for chairman John
Hooligan is named and there being no
other name mentioned, Mr.. Hooligan will
act. There does not seem to be any need
for secretary so we will dispense with
that Office. We are to elect delegate to
the state convention. John Hooligan has
been nominated and as no one else seems
to be considered l declare Mr.. Hooligan
elected. A delegate to the county con-
vention is also to.be selected. John Hooli-
gan is nominated, and as l do not hear
any other names declare Mr.. HOoligan
the man selected. Who do you want for
advisory committed John Hooligan has
done well In the past and unless you think
there is some good reason for a change
perhaps it will be well to allow Mr.. Hooli-
gan to continue. AS there Is not any OBJ
lection to this plan declare such to be
the decision. And now, gentlemen, l
must compliment you upon the prompt
manner In which you have settled the
questions presented to you, and | must
also compliment you upon the selections
you have made. l thank you for the
honors you have thrust upon me and
promise to do all In my power to show
that l am your servant and at your COM
mand at all times. declare the meeting
adjourned"