Harry B. Paul
Harry B. Paul, c. 1897
HARRY B. PAUL was the son of David Sutterly Paul and his wife, the former Rebecca Hillman. He was active in politically as a Democrat in the late 1880s and 1890s. He was appointed Postmaster of Camden in 1894 by President Grover Cleveland. The Post Office was located at 420–424 Federal Street when he was appointed to the position. His efficiency was so noted that he was retained in the position of Postmaster even after the election of Republican President William McKinley. He was succeeded as Postmaster by Louis T. Derousse.
On January 28, 1897 then Postmaster Harry B. Paul was one of several dignitaries who were in attendance at the opening of the Catholic Lyceum, attached to the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Broadway at Market Street. Other attendees included the New Jersey Governor John W. Griggs, Mayor John L. Westcott, late Attorney-General Samuel H. Grey, Camden city solicitor J. Willard Morgan, Senator H. W. Johnson, then-Assemblymen Louis T. Derousse and Scovel, Sheriff David Baird Sr., ex-Judge Armstrong, Architect Henry S. Dagit, J. J. Burleigh, George A. Frey, and H. L. Bonsall. The Lyceum would evolve into Camden Catholic High School.
Harry B. Paul had passed away by June of 1903. His nephew, David Silvers Paul, later worked as a bank messenger for the Broadway Trust Bank. David Silvers Paul was kidnapped, robbed and murdered in October of 1920. His killers were arrested, tried, and executed in August of 1921.
The German Mass Meeting
Camden Daily Courier —
A PURELY DEMOCRATIC GATHERING AT THE COURT HOUSE.
Teutonic Republicans Fail to Turn Out—An Audience of Vice Presidents—Judge Wescott Expresses a Love for German Voters.
About two hundred persons, one half of whom were vice presidents and all known as Democrats, gathered at the court house last night to attend the German Democratic mass meeting. There were few Republicans present and consequently the meeting and its object—a German-Republican revolt—was a complete failure. A German band played some familiar tunes of the Fatherland. Four airs had been rendered and yet no speakers appeared, when finally Editor Alexander Schlesinger, of the Camden County Journal, Captain Stahl and Dr. Beurgt, of Philadelphia, appeared. John Heilemann then walked up to the bar and called the meeting to order. Eli Bacharach was unanimously chosen chairman, and Messrs. Pfeiffer and Goldenberg were appointed a committee to escort the gentleman to the chair. After words of his native language he thanked the meeting for the honor conferred. Dr. Conrad G. Hoell, Jacob Vissell, Anthony J. Oberst L. Grausenman, were elected secretaries.
THE VICE PRESIDENTS.
The following long list of vice presidents was then announced: At large, Dr. B. J. Weyle; First ward—Francis D. Pastorius, John Scharnagl, Wilhelm Hage, Christian Killinger, David Goldenberg; Second ward— John Heilemann, John Pfeiffer, Christian Eckert, John Hausbeck, Charles E. Wentz, Ernest C. Wentz, Third ward—Solomon Seybold, Wilhelm Myers, J. Henry Sauers, Gus Weber, George Bristle, Joseph Meyer, Sr.; Fourth ward—George Holl, Theodore G. Mayer, Emanuel Schneider, Conrad Spalt, Charles Bankert; Fifth ward—Peter Dankelmann, John F. Riegen, George Horneff, Sr., Theodore Krug Sixth ward—Anthony Kobus, George Pfeiffer, Sr., George Pfeiffer, Jr., John Welsh, Sr., Dennis Lutenbacher Frederick Lutz, Fred George Brum, A. Tegtmaier, Michael N. Voll George Kleinheinz, Lewis Schiemer Seventh ward—Edward N. Cohn, Charles Helm, Anthony Voll, Dr. H. W. Miller, Edward Schuster, Sr.; Eighth ward—Dr. John W. Donges, John Heim, John Schanz, Martin J. Ewe; Wrightsville—Frank Berberick, David Hess, Jacob Meyer, Fred Geissel; Camden—Fred Spuhler; Merchantville— Jacob Moeck, Gottlieb C. Moeck; Gloucester City—Fred Geissel John Bender; Berlin—Peter Mucker, Peter Moeck, Christ. Ebensperger; Milford—Louis Clipper; Collingswood—John Schnitzius.
Politics in Jersey
Philadelphia Inquirer —
The Bolting Sheriff’s Convention Meets at Merchantville—Party Matters Mixed.
The second convention, or what will hereafter be known as “Daubmann’s Bolters’ Sheriff Convention,” was held at Merchantville yesterday. The famous twenty-five delegates, who stood for the ex-Sheriff for seventy consecutive ballots on last Thursday, at the regular convention, were present, so were delegates from the Third and Fifth wards and Waterford. The latter were the seven men who were defeated in a contest at the regular convention. Charles H. Fowler, of Gloucester City, and Charles P. Fackler, of the Fourth ward, Camden, were made permanent chairman and secretary respectively. The whole thirty two delegates voted for Mr. Daubmann, and he was, therefore, declared the nominee of the convention.
Independent candidates for Coroner were nominated as follows; First district, Dr. Willis Hunt; Second district, Charles Pedigree, of Stockton township, was chosen by the bolters on the eighth ballot over Dr. Stanton, the regular nominee. Third district, William C. Sloan.
Both tickets as completed to date are as follows: Regular Republican ticket: For Senator—Richard N. Herring. Sheriff—David Burd. Surrogate—George R. West. Coroners—First district, Samuel Izard; Second district, Dr. J. G. Stanton. Third district, Hon. H. M. Jewett.
The “kickers,” “bolters” and anti Sewell ticket will be as follows: Senator—Edward Dudley. Sheriff—Jacob O. Daubmann. Surrogate—George West, the regular Republican nominee. Coroners—First district, Dr. Willis Hunt; Second district, Charles Pedigree. Third district, William O. Sloan.
The Republicans of Camden county met last night in their respective wards, townships and boroughs, and named delegates to be elected to attend the Legislative conventions. Captain Adam C. Smith says he is in the fight in the First Assembly district to stay. Major F. C. Woolman and Captain W. B. E. Miller are also candidates. In the Second district the contestants for the nominations are John Harris, David C. Vannots and Assemblyman Young.
Mr. Edward Dudley, who was nominated by the bolting Senatorial delegates, yesterday sent a half column letter of acceptance to B. L. Bonsall, John D. Glover and Peter Arrison, the committee appointed by little “Tommy” Harnard’s convention to notify him that he was the choice of the bolters.
The Legal Executive Committee.
Messrs. Chew and Spangler, the respective chairmen of the Senatorial and Surlevalty Conventions, met yesterday morning in accordance with the party rules, and appointed the new Republican County Executive Committee for the ensuing year. Mr. Robinson, chairman of the Surrogate’s Convention, was not present. The committee consists as follows.
First ward, George Barrett; Second, John Campbell, Third, William H. Chandler; Fourth, William F. Reed; Fifth, J. D. Leckner, M. D.; Sixth, John Corbitt; Seventh, John Blowe; Eighth, James Ware; Stockton township, Geo. W. Molineaux; Merchantville borough, Wm. H. Moses; Delaware township, Clayton Stafford, Haddon township, A. W. Clements; Centre township, John Hutchinson, Waterford township, Adam Sloan; Winslow township, Simon McDougall; Gloucester township, Geo. H. Higgins; Gloucester City, First ward, John Gourley; Second, Frederick Burckman.
Political Pointers.
John Harris will undoubtedly be the Republican candidate for the Legislature in the Second district.
Harry B. Paul, of the First ward, wants the Democratic nomination for Sheriff.
Hon. George Pfeiffer leads the Democrats for the nomination of Senator. David M Chambers is also mentioned.
The friends of Mr. Dudley announced yesterday his intention of remaining in the field for Senator, although he is reported as offering to compromise on the basis that he is to be made the candidate for Senator and Mr. Baird for Sheriff, giving Mr. Herring the Assembly nomination in the Third district.
Chairman Heber Robinson, of the Surrogate’s Convention; Thomas Harnard, chairman of the “bolting” Senatorial Convention, and Charles P. Fowler, who presided at the “Daubmann bolting” Convention yesterday, it is said, are going to form another Executive Committee. Hence two tickets and two Executive Committees.
Jottings.
The dead body of an infant was found near the Timber Creek bridge, on the West Jersey Railroad, yesterday. It is believed that the babe was thrown from a window of a passing car. County Physician Gross will make an investigation.
The Board of Education of Camden held an adjourned meeting last night. Nothing of importance was transacted.
The Co-operative Association of Camden has elected these officers: President—George W. Tenner. Treasurer—Benjamin M. Braker. Directors—John H. Doerr, David Jones, L. D. Sheppard, H. C. Hopper, A. J. Hoey and Frank Warren.
The following sentences were imposed at the Camden Criminal Court yesterday: John O’Hara, larceny, fined $5; Raymond Mills, assault and battery, two years in the penitentiary; Charles Mead, breaking and entering five years.
Camden's Factional Fight
Philadelphia Inquirer —
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS WARRING SAVAGELY AMONG THEMSELVES.
The Horse Railway Company Elects Officers—Other Gossip from the City Across the Delaware.
The Democrats of Camden had another fight among themselves last night. It was the same old story, the Pfeiffer and Thompson faction against each other. Last night was the time, according to the rules of the Democratic party of that city, for organizing the City-Committee. Notwithstanding the fact that John Heileman, who owns the hall where the call for the meeting was designated, had given notice through the local papers that he would not allow the meeting to be held at his place, there were a crowd on hand early in the evening. Instead of one meeting being held there were two. Both factions organized a City Committee.
The Thompson people were represented by the following committeemen: Second ward, Harry B. Paul; Fourth ward, Thomas Devine; Fifth ward, James Cleary; Sixth ward, John Foley; Seventh ward, David Corbeth; Eighth ward, Patrick Whalen; Ninth ward, Patrick J. Farley. The latter people were ready to recognize William H. Getty as the member-elect from the Third ward, but the latter gentlemen refused to take part with their faction. This committee organized by electing Harry B. Paul chairman, James Cleary secretary and Patrick J. Farley treasurer.
The Pfeiffer faction organized by electing John Johnson, of the Fourth ward, chairman; John McElwee, Ninth ward, secretary, and William Guthridge, Sixth ward, treasurer. The Pfeiffer people claim that they are the only committee organized in accordance with the rules. There are four Democratic committees now, both factions each having one city and county committee.
The Camden Republican Club last night elected: F. H. Burdsall, president; Watson Depuy and Postmaster Browning, vice presidents; George G. Felton, treasurer; S. Chew, Charles F. Ware, E. Woodward and Welling Schrack, directors.
At the annual election of the Camden Horse Company yesterday the following directors were elected: F. Wayland Ayres, W. S. Scull, G. Genge Browning, B. C. Reeve and E. Ambler Armstrong; president, W. G. Scull; secretary, Morris H. Hall; treasurer, G. Genge Browning; solicitor, E. A. Armstrong.
The case of A. Elwood Jones against John S. Davis was begun in the Court of Chancery yesterday before Vice Chancellor Green. When Davis purchased the United States Hotel of Atlantic City, about a year ago, Jones acted as agent. The latter now sues for services, and the defendant disputes his claim on the ground that he neglected his work.
A young son of Patrick Daly, a saloon-keeper, of Ninth and Division streets, while playing with some companions last night was accidentally stabbed in the back and now lies in a precarious condition.
William Smith and “Gopher Bill” committed to jail
Philadelphia Inquirer —
William Smith and “Gopher Bill,” the latter a noted criminal, were committed to jail by Justice Paul yesterday for swindling charitable people by a bogus tale of woe.
Rained Blows on Her Rival's Face
Philadelphia Inquirer —
NEW JERSEY NEWS
Mrs. Shields Wielded a Cowhide in a Vigorous Manner.
Then She Read a Letter and the Crowd Cheered.
Pedestrians in the vicinity of Tenth and Penn streets, Camden, yesterday might say saw a woman who was raining blows with a cowhide over the head and face of another woman, who made frantic efforts to ward off the punishment.
THE CROWD CHEERED.
A crowd collected and cheered the whip wielder when she explained that she had been deserted by her husband, who went to live with the woman she whipped. She lushed from her pocket and read a letter which opened with “My dearest Clara,” and filled with dearing words how much the writer loved him.
Policeman George Horner put an end to the scene by sending both women to the City Hall.
The whip wielder gave her name as Mrs. Mary Shields, of 1035 Frankford street, Philadelphia. She was charged with assault by Mrs. Eliza Clark, who lives at 320 Chester street, Camden, and who tearfully exhibited several welts across her face, where the whip had stung her.
SHE SOUGHT REVENGE.
Mrs. Shields said her husband had deserted her and gone to live with Mrs. Clark. She had come to Camden a day or so later last Friday and warned her not to harbor the deserter Benedict. Yesterday she went to Camden, armed with a whip and made good use of the weapon when she met Mrs. Clark.
Mrs. Shields held in her hand two photographs of her husband and a letter written by Mrs. Clark arranging to meet him at Sixth and Race streets, Philadelphia.
Mrs. Clark said her assailant’s husband was merely a boarder and there was no occasion for the assault. Justice Paul held Mrs. Shields in $200 bail.
Camden Police Board Trial Results
Trenton Evening Times —
The police board of Camden has concluded the trial of Lieutenants Lee and Foster and Policemen Ralph Bond, William Repley and George Anderson, and found them guilty of insubordination. Their successors were immediately elected. They are John A. Smith, Lieutenant First district; J. Harry Neutze, Lieutenant Second district. On motion by Justice Paul Chief Davis was instructed to transfer Caleb Williams from the City Hall to the street.
Policemen Shoved Off
Philadelphia Inquirer —
NEW JERSEY NEWS.
POLICEMEN SHOVED OFF.
Partisanship, Not Efficiency, the Test for Service on Camden’s Force. Republicans Have to Go.
Fifteen Republican policemen had to pass under the rod at yesterday’s session of the Democratic Police Commission in Camden. Edward Cooper and Samuel Bakley were dismissed. The former was charged with failing to report the condition of the streets on his beat, and the latter with spending an hour watching a play in the Temple Theatre although he said he was ordered to go there and preserve order.
Colored policeman William H. Butts was called for trial.
“Are you guilty?” asked Police Justice Paul.
“Guilty of what?” answered the officer.
“Oh, of anything at all,” responded the Democratic justice. Then he said the case would be postponed until Thursday.
Officer Butts knew that this would merely delay his dismissal, and he insisted on resigning at once.
The following resignations of Republican policemen, to take effect on the 15th instant, were presented: Harry Nunes, Isaac McKinley, John Pratt, James O. Weaver, Samuel Paul, William D. Comley, Casper Hart. These take effect July 1: Benjamin Middleton, Jacob Woodsides, O. Glen Stackhouse. Frank Matlack and John Dall were suspended.
Louis Hesser, one of the newly appointed Democratic officers, resigned. The following Democrats were put on the force: James Rutledge, Edward Richardson, Harry L. Duffee, Michael Bradley, John E. Dunn, Thomas Murphy, John Logan, William Orcutt, Patrick Clark, Joseph Sloan and Amer Green. The latter takes the place of Sergeant Stackhouse at the City Hall.
Lambert Held for Robbery
Philadelphia Inquirer —
LAMBERT HELD FOR ROBBERY.
Must Answer Two Charges—New Clue in the Kairer Case.
Theodore Lambert, the negro first arrested on suspicion of being the murderer of Baker William G. Kairer, and later identified as being connected with two other robberies, was given a hearing before Police Justice Paul, in Camden, yesterday. He was committed in default of $1000 bail on the charge of breaking into Mrs. Mary Manlove’s residence, 2000 Broadway, on the night of August 9 last. Mrs. Manlove has recognized him as the man who raised her window and frightened her into a swoon.
Lambert will also have to answer the charge of breaking into Mrs. Francis Hutt’s residence, 908 Jefferson avenue, and stealing a watch. The police still hope to connect him with the Kairer murder.
They have made no additional arrests in connection with the latter case, but are said to be working on a new clue.
Camden News Condensed
Philadelphia Inquirer —
CAMDEN NEWS CONDENSED.
Postmaster-elect Paul yesterday announced that he would appoint Edward Mills assistant postmaster.
Peter Brown, of 1111 Emma street, who is deranged, tried to cut his wife’s throat. He is in jail, and will probably be sent to an asylum.
Vice-Chancellor Green yesterday adjourned the suit of Simon Muhr against the majority stockholders of the Penn Electric Company.
Camden butchers and bakers held their annual picnic at Stockton Park yesterday. Thousands of pounds of meat were roasted and given away.
A colored farm hand who was employed by a farmer named Haines tried to wade across Timber Creek at Clement’s Bridge, and was drowned.
The body of Charles Elliott, of 1024 Sergeant street, Philadelphia, who was drowned on Sunday in Newton Creek, has not been recovered.
Henry Jackson, of 515 Mount Vernon street, gave his 3-year-old child a spoonful of laudanum in mistake for paregoric and the child narrowly escaped death.
The City Excise Commission will meet in the City Hall to-morrow night to fix the license fee and grant licenses. A public hearing will be given the advocates of a $500 fee.
Warrants have been issued for the arrest of F. J. Rouh, Croker Nobles, B. J. Lyons, T. J. Sheeran, Jacob Seiser, Mary Hurley and Beck & Reese, charged with selling liquor under illegal county excise licenses.
The Sheriff’s sale of the property of Leonard Moore & Co., insolvent builders, has been postponed until the 25th inst., on application of counsel for Alford J. Wright, of Philadelphia, who is endeavoring to have his judgment for $3500 given precedence over the confessed judgments of $540 to George W. Maynard’s Sons and $1605 to John Coleman, of Williamsport, Pa.
Nineteen-year-old Charles Furgeson, of Gloucester City, and Harry Tillerville, a Philadelphian, 21 years old, were committed to the Camden County Jail yesterday, without bail, charged by Mrs. Maggie Smith, of 1517 Cottage avenue, Philadelphia, with felonious assault. Mrs. Smith recognized the prisoners as two of the four men who way-laid her while she was walking from Gloucester to Camden on Sunday night.
Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer —
CAMDEN.
General Sewell, wife and daughter, are now in Rome.
Harrison H. Voorhees, of this city, has been appointed solicitor for Holly Beach, Cape May county.
The Grocers’ Association sent James R. Carson delegate to the convention of the National Grocers’ Association, which met in New York on Wednesday.
After half century of long and faithful service as superintendent of the Camden and Philadelphia Ferry Company, Captain Andrew B. Frazee will retire May 1 to a well-deserved and richly earned rest.
William C. Dayton and family will spend the summer at Cape May.
Martin J. O’Brien was married on Wednesday by Father O’Brien, of Kellyville, Pa., to Miss Maggie Longworth, of Third and Royden streets. Nuptian mass was celebrated at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Andrew Lyons was best man and Miss Cecelia O’Brien, a sister of the groom, bridesmaid. The ushers were Messrs. Martin Coyne, Secretary John M. Kelly, Francis Xavier O’Brien and ex-Assemblyman O’Brien.
Charles Livingstone, of Ferry avenue and Fillmore streets, entertained a number of friends at his home Tuesday evening.
Lieutenant John Foster has been acting as Chief of Police during the time that Chief Dodd was attending the Grand Lodge of the Legion of the Red Cross.
Postmaster Paul is able to attend to business after a protracted illness.
Howland Croft, senior member of the firm of Howland Croft Sons & Co., started on Thursday for California.
Oliver M. Smith and Mary A. Gregory were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents, Third and Mickle streets, by Rev. J. B. Graw, Wednesday night.
Atlanta Exposition
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Dr. George Nicholson and wife are at the Atlanta Exposition.
Postmaster H. B. Paul and wife, Charles R. Bacon and wife, F. F. Patterson, Jr., Miss Bertie Patterson, Miss Belle Humphrey, Miss Riegel, Upton S. Jeffreys and James M. Fitzgerald will return to-day from the Atlanta Exposition, where they have been spending the past week.
Biographical Review — 1897
Biographical Review of New Jersey — 1897
BIOGRAPHICAL REVIEW — 1897
HARRY B. PAUL, Postmaster of Camden, N.J., who has been successful in business, in politics, and in the establishment of a strong newspaper, and who is, withal, the centre of a large circle of friends, was born June 11, 1855, in the part of Philadelphia then known as the District of Southwark. His parents, David S. and Rebecca (Hillman) Paul, natives of the old South Jersey County of Gloucester, were descendants of fighting Quakers, who took part in the War of Independence. After residing for a number of years in Philadelphia, where the father served the District of Southwark several times as Commissioner, they came to Camden in 1869.
Harry B. Paul received the greater part of his early education in the Dock School on Catherine Street, above Sixth Street, in his native city. He left school at the age of fourteen, to take a position in the office of General Caffrey, the celebrated carriage manufacturer, and member of the Board of Directors of City Trusts of Philadelphia. Subsequently in Camden he became an apprentice of Charles S. Caffrey, the celebrated carriage and phaeton manufacturer. The young man quickly mastered all the intricacies of the business; and in 1879, when the style of the firm was changed to Caffrey Bros., he became Secretary of the Caffrey Company, he was made Secretary of the corporation. The responsible duties of this position he performed excellently; and in 1882, when he branched out for himself, he adopted a very different mode of labor, being appointed by Governor Leon Abbott Police Justice.
A local newspaper printed the following authentic sketch of his political career: “Mr. Paul has always taken an active part in public affairs, and has been himself an essential centrifugal party of his party. His enthusiasm is of that kind that communicates itself to others, and which is always prepared for every emergency. He is a willing worker, and he is never known to shirk, but always comes to the front and occupies the position when it is necessary.”
In 1892, when Mr. Paul, under appointment of President Cleveland, entered upon the duties of Postmaster of Camden, his administration was received with the general approval of the business men of the city; and he has since justified their good opinion. The Post Office now opens at 6:30 A.M. and closes at 9 P.M.; and, the corridor being open all night, boxes can be unlocked at any time. Mr. Paul also extended the time of collection, introducing, after the last general collection at 4:30, an additional collection in the business portion of the city, having previously included in a part of the city only, on Federal and Market Streets from Tenth Street to the river; on a line running north of Kaighns Avenue, and on Market and Federal Streets from Tenth Street to the river; and another and last collection at 11 P.M., the letters in which leave the post-office at 2 A.M., and are delivered in all cities within one hundred miles in the early morning delivery, and in cities within three hundred miles before noon. Mr. Paul has also introduced a Sunday collection at 5 P.M., a welcome innovation over previous usage, considering the large number of letters written on Sundays, which thus reach their respective destinations earlier than before. To the business portion of the community he has given a noon delivery, embracing Kaighns Avenue from Broadway to the river, and also Federal and Market Streets.
Mr. Paul has brought the service of his office up to a high degree of efficiency. He has retained the most capable employees, regardless of their political opinions, making the accommodation of the public his first consideration. Each department is filled with men of long experience, whose services under his direction have produced such happy results that a well-founded complaint in connection with any branch of the service is never heard. The practical wisdom of his administration is shown by the fact that the receipts of the office during the past two years, ending March 13, 1897, exceeded by several thousand dollars the receipts of any previous two years in the history of the office.
On December 19, 1889, Mr. Paul was united in marriage with Miss Bertha Riegel, of Philadelphia. One daughter, Marguerite, has blessed the union. Mr. Paul is a member of all the Masonic bodies of Camden, the Philadelphia Consistory (thirty-second degree), and Lulu Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S. He is also a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
The News From Jersey
Philadelphia Inquirer —
THE NEWS FROM JERSEY
Louis T. Derousse, speaker of the last House of Asembly [sic], is slated for the Camden Postmastership. The full four years’ terms of Harry B. Paul, the present Postmaster, will not end for several months yet, but it is reported that Paul is to be appointed a City Assessor by Mayor Westcott, who has to name a Democrat at the next meeting of City Council to succeed Assessor Samuel Wentz. In that case Postmaster Paul would tender his resignation, to take effect as soon as his successor is appointed. Mr. Derousse has the endorsement of United States Senator Sewell and his appointment as Postmaster seems assured.
In the Whirl of Camden Politics
Philadelphia Inquirer —
IN THE WHIRL OF CAMDEN POLITICS
May Be Opposition to Ex-Sheriff Barrett’s Mayoralty Candidacy
CHAMBERS HESITATES
Thompsonites Hope to Coax Him Into Taking Their Nomination. Printing Registry Lists
Former Sheriff George Barrett, who is looked upon as the probable nominee of the Camden Republicans for Mayor, is likely to have opposition in the convention. He has stated that he will not accept the nomination unless it is tendered him unanimously. Delegates to the convention will be elected to-morrow night. The Fifth ward delegates will probably favor the nomination of Harry F. Wolfe, Director of the Board of Freeholders, for Mayor. Isaac Toone may be the choice of the Ninth ward delegation, while Lawyer John H. Fort is likely to have a few delegates. To insure Barrett’s acceptance of the nomination it will be necessary to overcome this opposition, but the leaders say this will be easy.
There are plenty of candidates for the City Recordership nomination. Among those who would like to preside in the police court are: Justices Philip Schmitz, O. Glen Stackhouse, Charles Baldwin, George R. Thompson and Frederick B. Kauffman. Recorder Benjamin M. Braker is also seeking renomination.
COAXING CHAMBERS.
The Thompson Democrats are working hard to induce David M. Chambers to reconsider his declination to stand as their candidate for mayor, despite the fact that Mr. Chambers has contributed to the funds of the Committee of One Hundred, has voted the “One Hundred” ticket, and is now a member of the Executive Committee of the reformers’ organization. Mr. Chambers has promised to withhold his formal declination until to-morrow morning. He told an Inquirer reporter last night that he had not receded from his determination to decline the nomination. He said he was getting along in years and had interests that would seriously interfere with his official duties if he was elected, to say nothing of the fact that his health compelled him to spend every summer out of the city.
If Mr. Chambers cannot be coaxed into accepting the nomination the Committee on Vacancies may select former Chief of Police W. H. Davis or Dr. J. W. Donges to head the ticket. Postmaster Harry B. Paul’s name is also mentioned.
The County Democracy has decided to save the expense of having ballots printed and distributed bearing their party caption. As they will indorse the Committee of One Hundred nominations they will use the committee’s tickets.
LISTS TO BE PRINTED.
For the first time in sixteen years the City Clerk will not order the registry lists printed. Lack of funds in the printing appropriation is given as the excuse. The Committee of One Hundred has ordered the lists printed at its own expense. Next Tuesday is the last registry day, and voters must appear in person to be registered.
Sheriff Baird, who went South with City Clerk Varney about two weeks ago, will return in a few days.
George W. Jessup, the Committee of One Hundred Councilmanic nominee in the Second ward, by order of his physician started yesterday on a ten-days’ trip through the South for his health.
Camden Democrats on the Watch
Philadelphia Inquirer —
CAMDEN DEMOCRATS ON THE WATCH
They Hope to Make a Hit at the Spring Election Two Weeks Hence
Camden Democrats will make an active campaign during the next two weeks in the hope of carrying some of their Councilmanic candidates through at the municipal election on March 13. A campaign committee of five will be in charge of affairs, both factions in the party being represented in the committee, which is composed of County Detective John S. Smith, chairman of the City Committee; former State Senator George Pfeiffer, Jr., chairman of the County Committee; State Committeeman Harry B. Paul, former Judge Howard Carrow and City Recorder Joseph E. Nowrey.
The Democrats could not secure control of City Council if they elected their candidates in every ward, but if they carry three or four wards it would do much to strengthen the party for next fall’s contest. The fight will be made in wards where dissension exists in the Republican ranks.
The saloonkeepers of Camden are still smarting under the turndown they received in their efforts to have the license fee cut down from $500 to $300 and the subsequent indictment of many of their number for Sunday liquor selling. The liquor dealers are now organized as they have never been before. The Camden Liquor Dealers’ Association is a close corporation and keeps its secrets well. It has leaked out that they propose to cut the Republican candidates, as they blame the Republican leaders for most of their troubles. The association has been raising a “pot” to aid the election of the Democratic candidates for City Council. The saloonkeepers are very reticent about discussing this subject, as they depend upon the Republican Excise Commissioners for their licenses.
The Democrats held their primary election last evening and named the following candidates for City Council: First ward, John H. Irwin; Second ward, former State Senator and County Chairman George Pfeiffer; Third ward, James Noone; Fourth ward, Lewis Holl; Fifth ward, George Horneff; Sixth ward, Ben Meloney; Seventh ward, William Hollman; Eighth ward, William Jennings; Ninth ward, Frank H. Powell; Tenth ward, Abel Lewis; Eleventh ward, William Petzell; Twelfth ward, Thomas H. Cook.
Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer —
CAMDEN
Judge D. Ambler Armstrong is suffering from a severe cold.
Former Postmaster Harry B. Paul is able to be about again, after being confined to his home with the grip for a week.
Mr. H. J. Rumrille, private secretary to United States Senator Sewell, has pronounced inventive genius, and although a very busy man he has found time to perfect a number of useful inventions. One of these, and the latest of his ingenious contrivances, is a hair curler that should gain for him the favor of the fair sex. It will replace the awkward tongs most ladies use in fixing their hair, and with which they are forever burning their delicate fingers. Mr. Rumrille’s device is a small brass tube, with a simply-adjusted clamp to hold the hair, and a wooden handle that guards the fingers from the heat.
Mrs. Lizzie B. Koehler, of 708 Market street, Camden, daughter of George E. Boyer, Sr., is on a visit to Lansdale, Pa., where she is the guest of her sister, Mrs. S. S. Conver.
Mrs. Elizabeth Read, of Fifth and Cooper streets, is visiting her son, William Schellenger, at Wyncote, Pa.
William Swindell, of Baltimore, Md., was renewing acquaintanceships in Camden on Thursday.
Miss Sarah Mumford has returned from a visit to friends in Millville.
Florence Ivins, of 648 Locust street, entertained a number of friends on the occasion of her fifteenth birthday anniversary, on Thursday evening.
Rev. Joseph Garrison, the retiring pastor of Asbury M. E. Church, was tendered a farewell reception by his congregation on Thursday evening. He will assume charge of Medford M. E. Church to-day.
Miss Susie Lawrenson, of Mt. Ephraim, is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. A. Springer, of the East Side.
Abbatto Hanged in Camden Jail
Philadelphia Inquirer —
ABBATTO HANGED IN CAMDEN JAIL
Quick Work by Sheriff Sell in Executing the Murderer of Genaro De Feo
Condemned Man Died Without a Struggle, and Was Buried in Potters’ Field
John Wesley Sell, Sheriff of Camden county, had his first hanging yesterday, and he made a record for celerity in launching Francisco Abbatto into eternity. The earliest moment that the hanging could take place, under the order of the court, was 10 o’clock. Within 6 minutes after the hour struck Abbatto was standing on the gallows. A minute later the trap was sprung, and five minutes later the man was dead.
Abbatto slept soundly during his last night on earth. He was up betimes yesterday morning, and dressed himself in the black suit of clothes which he knew would be his death garments. He declined to eat any breakfast, but drank a cup of coffee. At 8 o’clock the priests came to prepare the condemned man for the end. They were Father Pozzi, of East Vineland, and Father Caruso, of the Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, of Philadelphia.
FINAL PREPARATIONS.
The persons authorized by law to witness the execution, about forty in number, gathered in the Sheriff’s office by half past [continued]…
Francisco Abbatto — Robert L. Barber — Dr. William S. Jones — Dr. Alexander McAllister — Dr. Ernest S. Ramsdell — Dr. E.A.Y. Schellenger Sr. — Dr. A. Haines Lippincott — Dr. Joseph Nicholson — Dr. Paul Mecray — Upton S. Jeffreys — Harry B. Paul — Charles R. Bacon — William H. Cole — John S. Smith — J. Fred Voight — Martin J. O’Brien — Gennaro DeFeo
New Jersey Delegates Ready to Start for Kansas City
Philadelphia Inquirer —
NEW JERSEY DELEGATES READY TO START FOR KANSAS CITY
They’re All for Bryan and “Silver Bill” Daly Is at Their Head
BOB DAVIS STAYS AT HOME
Will Work With Tammany for a New York Man for Vice President
TRENTON, June 30.—Headed by the Honorable William D. Daly as spokesman for City Collector Robert Davis, of Jersey City, the real power behind the throne, the New Jersey contingent will leave for Kansas City to-morrow evening, to attend the national convention that is to once more place William Jennings Bryan in nomination for the Presidency. The party will travel in two special Pullmans over the Pennsylvania Railroad, and before the start is made each member will be taxed $75 to pay for the transportation, sleeper and cramp preventatives that will be used aboard the train. This will only include the sleep one way and meals will be charged for extra. Besides the delegates, it is expected that many other Jerseymen will journey to Kansas City for the coming week. The return trip will not be made by any special trains or cars. The delegates and others will all come back as it suits themselves best, although it is expected that a party will be made up immediately after the convention adjourns, to return to the Garden State.
The New Jersey delegation will be for Bryan. That is certain. The State was not pledged at the convention, but it will support the silver champion just the same as at Kansas City. Had New York State shown a preference for another can[tinued]…
George Pfeiffer Jr. — Harry B. Paul — John S. Smith
Glad Welcome for Mr. Bryan
Trenton Evening Times —
GLAD WELCOME FOR MR. BRYAN
The Local Democracy Does Itself Proud to Greet the Candidate.
TRENTON FOLKS OUT ENMASSE
Republicans Are As Eager As Any to See the Form and Hear the Voice of He Who Makes the Nation Pause to Harken to His Silvery Eloquence. The Details of His Coming, His Staying in Town and His Departure Hence.
BRYAN’S ITINERARY.
To Arrive 3:05 P.M. Broad Street Station.
To Speak at Opera House 3:20 P.M.
To be Driven North on Broad and East on Perry to Swamp Angel, Where a Speech Will be Delivered From His Carriage at 4 P.M.
To be Driven Down South Clinton Avenue to Pennsylvania Depot.
Harry B. Paul — Howard Carrow — John S. Smith — William J. Thompson
Camden Elks Hold a Lodge of Sorrow
Philadelphia Inquirer —
CAMDEN ELKS HOLD A LODGE OF SORROW
Camden Lodge, No. 293, B. P. O. Elks, held its annual Lodge of Sorrow yesterday in the Masonic Building in the presence of an assemblage that taxed the seating capacity of the theatre. The music was under the direction of Professor James C. Warhurst, assisted by the choir of the North Baptist Church. Splendid renditions were given by the North Male Quartet and the St. Cecelia Ladies’ Quartet.
The opening ceremonies were in charge of Exalted Ruler George D. Borton. These were followed by prayer by Rev. Dr. Clarence A. Adams, of the Trinity Baptist Church; Rev. Dr. Kittredge Wheeler, pastor of the North Baptist Church, delivered the oration. Then the impressive ceremony of turning out the lights as the name of each dead brother was called took place.
The absent brothers were Gideon H. Burt, Owen R. Jones, J. Oscar Nicholas, M. D. Dickinson, Harry M. Anderson, Joseph B. Feenier, Ernest H. Longstreth, Hamilton Markley, Howland Croft, John S. Mathis, Rev. Dr. George W. Gates, Charles F. Reese, James McCormick, Charles K. McPherson, James Baird, William F. Claus, Harry B. Paul, George S. West, Frank S. Jones and Sheriff Christopher J. Mines.