The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-07-09

afforded him by the situation of Il
present day. He called attention fir
to the reason for the celebration of IL
fourth of July, a custom that hi
been in vogue for years and which wi
never be abandoned. He said that
all the years that this day had been e
pecially noticed, it never had such
widespread recognition and observanc
as on this occasion. And the celebr;
ton is not confined to this country
France, on the eve of her own indie
pendence day, is joining with Americ
/ in observing our national holiday
There is nothing strange in this, a
France has long been the warm frien,
of the United States. Great Britain
too, is in line with us, and this is no
to be wondered at when it is recalled
! that England stands for the Democracy
established by America. Every man
woman and child in the United State!
is imbued with the spirit of patriotism
because this day has a particular sig
nificance for every citizen from the in
FAINT in arms to the old men, some Of
whom present had fought hard and
suffered many privations to preserve
the nation that the young men of to-
day are putting forth their best efforts
to keep from destruction.
The love of freedom must necessarily
stir the human heart in the celebration
of this day which gave the nation its
birth. While there is noble mission
in view at present-that of saying our
country and preserving our principles
of justice, there is still nobler work to
do, and that is to save civilization
throughout the world. The entrance
of the United States into the war is
not selfish motive, with only the
single thought of ourselves in view,
but we are allied to the other nations
who desire to secure the things that
are set forth in our own Declaration of
independence. Mr.. Davis then read
this document, and after few more
remarks introduced Hon. Isaac Bacha-
rach, member of Congress from this
district, who was to be the speaker OF
the day. In presenting the Congress
man Mr.. Davis said he would pre-
sent" not Introduce" Congressman
Bacharach, because the people of this
district were well acquainted with him
as an able representative and one who
had looked after the interests of his
people in a manner that had won praise
and recommendation from all quarters.
Congressman Bacharach began his
speech by saying it was great honor
to have been selected to speak to the
people of this district and he was glad
to see SO many had honored him by
coming out to greet him. Referring to
the Declalation of Independence, he
said it would stand for all time, and
that there was no privilege to be more
highly esteemed than to be, allowed to
work for the government under the
principles set forth by that wonderful
document. While he knew that many
were aware of the Importance of the
Declaration of Independence and were
thoroughly familiar with the principles
it stands for, he could not help calling
attention to the fact that it was not an
easy matter in the troublous days OF
1776 to draw up such articles that would
make us free and independent ma
ton, and that now we are going
through almost equally perilous times.
When the question of declaring wal
was brought up in Congress Mr.. Bach
arach said he voted in favor of the
measure. He was willing to do all in
his power to aid the allies, but he knew
that this country was in danger and
that the struggle of the foreign coun
tries who were trying to down the des-
pot of Germany was as much our con.
Germ as it was theirs.
Congressman Bacharach said he was
assured that the people before him
were patriotic and that their patriot.
ism came from their hearts as we'll as
from their mouths. He spoke of some
who were perfectly willing to shout fol
victory, but he did not have any use
for the man who would use his mouth
for that purpose while he kept his
hand in the pocket of Uncle Sam fol
private gain. He thought this country
was entirely too easy with the spies
and reminded his hearers there are
many of this class in this country. He
thought it would be very good plar
to take all these fellows when caught
stand them up against wall and lei
our soldiers have a chance at rifle prac
tice on them. He touched upon thu
news that is published daily, and while
it may be possible we are not getting
all the truth, what is being publishee
is the truth and people should hav'
confidence in the press. He paid {
high tribute to our soldiers who are il
the field across the seas as well as thos'
who are preparing to go over. He sait
he did not really think it was neces
sary to refer to the bravery of thes
men, for it is we'll known they woul,
do their duty even to the extent of Civ
ing up their lives. Congressman Bach
arach concluded his remarks by asking
all to have confidence in the governing
powers of the United States and t
lend all aid, financially and morally
toward helping to end this terribl
struggle now in process.
The afternoon sports at the fai
ground weres begun at one O'Clock
much to the Disappointment of hur
dreds who were unable to get into th
ground owing to lack of accommods
ton to open more than one gate for tn
admission of automobiles. Those VIII
did finally obtain admission were we
pleased with what they saw. The me
from Camp Dix gave evidence of bein
able to do things on short notice. Tn
was especially noticeable in the hors
Jumping contests, where the ANNA
leaped over bars five feet high, fe;
particularly wonderful when it was al
nounced that some of the horses hs
never made the attempt until the M
ment they started for the bars. I'll
soldiers and the band certainly are Ell
titled to many thanks from the lari
crowd that was present.
The horse races resulted as follows :
Business Mems Sweepstake. 2.30 Trot.
Purse SI70.
Major F., b. g. (Smale) ......... 3
Rincren h m (Kernanl L