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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14

dignity" and it is quite certain that we
shall never find him suddenly flying from
one extreme to another of any line of
policy home or foreign, in order to com
pass some electioneering end Gen. Harri-
sons letter will strike the plain people as
a plain and caiiCad st statement of the views
of y cearheailed, sound and sensible
statesman. HE has not attempted to
work up any impressiveness." He
muddles no subject. He repeats no worn
out fallacies He makes no false or unfair
statements of the position of his oppo-
nents. He straddles no question. In
these respects his letter is feir exponent
of the man.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14

We have returns from every town in
Vermont but one, and give in another
column recapitulaion by counties. Add
ing the vote of Westmore, the missing
town, at the figures of its vote in 1884, the
result is Dillingham; 4S,4Sl, ShurtlefT 49,
900, Seely 1910, being a republican major
ity of ~ .262 and Il republican plurality of
g. 512. This varies by about 200 from the
footings telegraphed on Friday by the
agent of the Associated Press AT White
River Junction. How the discrepancy is
TO be explained we cannot say; but we
see no reason to doubt that our figures are
substantially correct. From most of the
towns we have semi-ofliclal returns from
the town clerks, and our tables have been
carefully revised. Our figures do not vary
materially from those collected by the
chairman Of the republican State commit
tee, and we believe that they will be sus
tanned by the official count.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14

The following is the summary OF the
local weather record for the last month
Mean temperature, 10 4; maximum tenn
perature 1913 on the Sth; minimum tenn
perature, 52.1' on the 2Sth; range of tenn
perature $685. prevailing wind, south
total rainfall, 4. 10 inches; number of days
on which 0.0l inch or more rain or melted
snow fell, II {; thunder storms on the Sth,
21st, 25.h and Goth. The total precipita.
ton for the month was the heaviest tor
August for five yeas, being nearly an
inch more than the average for that
period, while the mean temperature was
2 5 higher than the average for the same
time The rainfall was excessive. but it
was confined to comparatively small
number of days. The month was very
pleasant and comfortable one. 1t was
made up Of IA clear, 8 fair and cloudy
DAYS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14

Gen. Harrison's letter of acceptance is
in marked contrast with Mr.. Clevelan1's.
1t is simple, clear and consistent-the ut
terance of a man who looks at things
with his own eyes, who is more of a states
man than a politician, and who has moth
ing of the demagogue about him.
His statement Of the tariff question is
perfectly calm and fair He defends the
protective system upon principle. He
aptly remarks that it is principle and
not schedule " hich the republican party
offers to the people, and he announces
squarey the purpose of the party which
he represents to revise the tariff but with
a careful and intelligent regard to the eff
feet upon American industries and upon
the wages of our working people, of any
notifications which may be made. He
leaves it, as he safely may, to the intelli-
gent workingman to say, whether or no
he will accept the lowering of wages
which must necessarily follow sweep
ng reduction of the tariff, and run his
chances of buying the necessaries of life
somewhat cheaper under the non-protec-
tive system.
His position on the Chinese question
having been studiously mis-represented
he states it plainly, and in connection
with the subject takes square ground in
favor of such inspection and limitation Of
immigration as will shut oar doors to for
egn paupers and criminals
1t will be noticed that Gen. Harrison i,
not at all afraid to.touch upon the subject
of civil service reform, upon the fisherie,
question, upon temperance and nationa
education, and upon just andlliberal treat
ment of the veterans of the civil war
subjects which Mr.. Cleveland eithe
avoided entirely, or touched upon - gin
gerly and insncerely that it would nav,
been better for him to have sand uulhns
about them Gen. Harrisons views OF
these subjects are squarely Hvowed
When he takes the presidential chair. /
will be occupied by "A sincere friend Of IT,,
people. and faithful guardian of thei
interests by true and not sham frieur
Of civil service reform; by a patro t MI,
not by follower of Lord Salisbury; 10y
stateman whose policy toward foreigl
powers will be both firm and friendly
and whose methods Of protecting Amer
can interests against foreign aggregsio us
will be quite unlike Cleyeland's, whicl
Mr.. Edmunds 50 fittingly charac Ell
lZed the other evening IA process
OF alternate baking aud boiling
Ejaculation and inconsistency, remark
Gen. Harrison, "are as incompatible witt
successful diplomacy as with nationa
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14
All Hail Maine.

The election of the State ticket by a
plurality of over 10000 the election OF four
republican congressman and of Il Legisla-
ture strongly republican in both branches,
is the response of Maine to the Mills bill
end Mr.. Cleveland's letter of acceptance
The administration organs say it means
nothing but they know beforehand they
have not an intelligent reader that does
not know better. The democrats spent
money lavishly to corrupt voters in Maine,
and to cut down the republican plurality.
Had they succeeded iu reducing it a thou
sand below that of 'S6, they would find no
end of meaning in it, and would be
shouting to the skies oyer the
result rs a sign that the tidal wave
of republican victories started by
Oregon ard Vermont was ebbing, and that
all WAS going to be well with them and
their candidate in the national campaign.
Now when in spite of their utmost efforts
Maine gives what promises to be the
largest republican plurality in twenty
years, there is no hiding the significance
of the result. 1t means that the majority
of the people have had enough of demo-
cratic rule; that the workingmen are
aroused by the threatened blow to Am
erican Industries and wages; and that
they are getting ready to put the control
Of the government into safer hands.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14
Serious Accident at WinoOski

A serious, and probably fatal accident
occurred in Winooski Tuesday forenoon.
Mr.. Powell, residing about two miles
north of the village on the lie Clair farm,
was driving down Main street on a load of
bricks and when in front of the corpora
ton store the forward end-board to
the wagon gave out and Mr.. Powell
was thrown with the falling brick
between the horses The heavily loaded
wagon ran over him, breaking his collar.
bone and breaking his right arm in two
bruising his body. He was Immediately
taken to the Fletcher hospital and his
broken bones adjusted ana his wounds
attended to. He WAS very weak from loss
of blood and the great shock to his sys-
tenn. The doctors report him in a very
precarious condition and his case is eX-
ceedingly doubtful.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14
\ Significant Feature.

One feature of the tremendous republi-
can victory in this State gives the result
much more than local Significance. The
heaviest republican gains have been made
in the large towns, like Burlington, Rut-
land and Brattleboro, where the voters
comprise large number of workingmen.
The results in these towns indicate plain
lv that the workingmen are using their
own eyes and brains this year; that they
appreciate the business issue and that
they are protecting their own interest by
voting with the party which stands for
he rejection of American industry.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14

Hill, the saloon candidate, was nomi-
mated for governor Wednesday by the New
York democrats. The honester portion of
the New York democracy earnestly pro
tested against this, and they say openly
that $4,000 of them will refuse to vote for
Hill. He relies on "boodle" and the
saloons to pull him through, with the aid
of the political prohlbitionists. The lead
ers of the latter evidently intend to play
squarely into the hands of the saloon in
terest Can it be that the honest rank
and file of the third party will consent to
be so used ?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14


The directors and higher officials of the
Boston and Maine and the Maine Central
railroads, with ladies, were invited to
Stowe, VT, on the 18th inst, to spend a
lew days as guests of the Mt. Mansfield
house, Sllas Quincy, proprietor, formerly
landlord of the fremont House, 30 ton.
1t is hoped that the officers of these roads
will see it to their interest to aid in build
ing railroad from Stowe to MOrrisville
on the St. Johnsbury and Lake Champlain
road, a distance of eight miles, The pro-
posed road follows valley and scarcely
cut or I'LL would be required the who
distance. Five thousand dollars mile
would grade t,-SO men used TO that bust
ness inform us. One hundred millions of
timber are in sight of the proposed road,
and its rise in value would huiid the road.
Besides, hundreds OF thousands of cords
of wood, largely rock maple, could be
brought into market. The nearest % her
railroad point Is at Waterbury on the Cen
tral Vermont, 10 miles away. II takes 100
horses and 25 men all he time 10 do the
freighting and transporting TO and from
the railroads. The water power in this
section is ineXhaustib.e, and II railroad
were here the possibilities for the future
in the way of all kinds Of lumber manu-
featuring would be very great Farms
would appreciate IN value 80 per cent in
five year. and there would be an induce
ment for some Of the young men to re-
main at home. stowe az a summer resort
would become vastly more popular with
such railroad facilities.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14

The London Chronicle says: "The eX-
clusion of the fisheries question from the
letter of acceptance of President Cleve-
land is strong testimony as to the purely
factious character of the rejection of the
treaty. 1t is utterly impossible to doubt
that the reelection of President Cleveland
would mean the eventual revival and rati-
fication of the treaty. 1t is lmmateIial to
discuss what President Cleveland's cru
SADIE should be called. He may give it
any name he likes as long as we know it
is in fact crusade of free trade.'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14

Certain administration organs have been
trying to pair off" the Arkansas and Yer
mont elections. But the democratic ma
jority in Arkansas this year was 1880 as
compared with A, 600 at the corresponding
election in 1854 The republican majority
In Vermont is 27,644 as compared with p )
S4S at the corresponding election in 1884.
The shrinkage in one case is $4,000; the
gain in the other nearly 5000. We sub
mont
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14

Thieves in New York have taken to
stealing door knobs from front doors,
fourteen having been stolen on one street
the other night. This was not an imita-
ton by New York snobs of the rakish
English practice of twisting off Knockers
from doors but was simple stealing.
There was nothing nobby about it-but
the knobs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14

ExGov. Pingree says that when the
Fourth Vermont regiment was mustered
into service in 81 the colonel, lieutenant
colonel major and adjutant with eight or
ten captsins were democrats. Among the
number now living, he said, not one of
them can be found in the democratic
party
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14
PROBATE COURT.
Summary of the Business Transacted
Since the Last Report.

The following business was transacted
in the Probate Court for the district of
Chittenden for the week ending Septem-
Der II, 1883;
Roswell Places estate, Hinesburgh. settle
ment OF trustees account.
benjamin Fairchlld's estate, Milton, settle
ment of executors account.
John ShoniOn's estate, Nixon, settlement of
adm Iuistrator's account and decree.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14

The Boston Heral I, on Monday spoke
of the election in Maine as "the first seri-
ously contested encounter of the present
campaign" and said that the result would
be more of an indication of public opin-
ion than anything we shall have between
now and November" Very well, public
opinion seems to have been indicated with
considerable distlnctiveness.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14

The free traders who insist that all Gus
tom duties are added to the price of the
protected articles and that they become
necessarily a direct tax on the consumer
are students of maXims and not of the
markets" says Gen. Harrison. 1t is an
obvious truth, aptly stated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14

There will be three days trotting at
Woodstock, September %, g. and %. The
following purses are offered: Fifty dol
lars for three-minute class, S75 for $50
class, Sl0O for 2:3S class, $3.50 for 2:9S class,
$500 free-for-all pace and trot. Entries
close on Tuesday, September Is, at IL
O'Clock p. m, with o. K, Taylor secretary,
at NOolStOck
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14

Mr.. Roger G. Mills of Texas says of Mr..
Cleveland's letter: at is plain, simple,
honest, straightforward document. The
president does not take back anything on
the tariff question, but places himself
fairly on the issue which is the issue of the
campaign-the principle of revenue re-
form" That is Mr.. Mill's Interpretation
IF the presidents letter; and he ought to
know what it means.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14

Frank Dodge, the young Dummerstou
farmer charged with the murder of Post
mistress Knapp, was bound over to the
grand jury and is at .arge under $1,000 BAIL
which was furnished by his council, j. |.
Martin
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14

San Francscos big fire on Sunday with
a total loss of 81, 250, 600 is another remind
er of the fact that the problem of protec-
ton from fire in crowded centres is as yet
unsolved in this country.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14
Farm House AID Buildings Burned at
STAFFORD,

SOUTH ROYALToN, Sept. 12.-The hous e,
barn, out buildings, hay, grain, household
furniture and many farming implements
belonging TO Ezra Wiley of STAFFORD burn
ed last night. Loss 1880, insured for
$1,000. 1t is supposed to be of lncendlary
origin
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14

Returns from 36i towns in Maine give
Burleigh 70,750, Putnam 52,1l7, Cushing
2464, Burleigh's plurality 1868, a net re
publican gain of 5799 over the plurality of
1886. The same ratio in the remaining
towns will give Burlelgh more than 10000
plurality. Every county has gone repub-
lican the Senate is unanimously repub
lican and the House four-fifths repuo-
lican
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14
RAILROAD MATTERS ,

The Central Vermont railroad company
Las leased the Missisquoi Valley road,
upon basis OF four per cent per anuum
upon its capital stock of SjO0,O0O.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14
CARROLL S. PAGE,



While the praise for this splendid vic
tory is due first Of all to the intelligent
freemen who cast the nearly fifty thou
sand votes which have been given for the
republican State ticket it is simple justice
to Mr.. Page to say that large measure of
credit is also due to the State committee
and especially to its chairman for the
effective canvass which was conducted
under their direction. Though his large
private business makes heavy demands
upon his time and thoughts, and time is
emphatically money with him, Mr.. Page
has devoted himself almost exclusively to
the work Of the canvass; provided for
supplies of political information to voters,
arranged for public meetings, engaged
able speakers, and expended time, labor
and thought without stint, IN the single
we'll directed effort of arousing the voters
to the Importance of the issue and election.
1t WAS a splendid piece of public service,
and it ought 10 be appreciated by the re-
publcaus of Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14

Prolific Poultry Food miYed with hen feed
every morning viii induce biddlos to "sh VI
oHt." Sold in Burlington by c. p. smith ana
Jones Il Isham.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-09-14

We are glad to be able to present to our
readers the following comprehensive sum-
ming up of the results of the Vermont
election, prepared by the efficient chair
man Of the State republican committee,
Hon. Carroll S. Page The statements
therein made correspond With our figures
and information, largely obtained from
Independent sources.
CHAIRMAN PAGES SUMMARY.
The latest returns from our Vermont
election fully corroborate the earlier esti-
mates and show a victory, not only over
whelming, but absolutely unprecedented
Our entire ticket is elected by the large st
majority ever given in Vermont to any
State ticket. Every county official, from
Senator to high bailitf, is elected by large
majorities in every county in the State,
giving us what we have not enjoyed be-
fore for many years, unanimous Senate.
The prohibition party brought General
FISK iuto the State, made thorough can
vess, started the Advocate newspaper as
party organ, aud seemed to be literally
supplied with funds, but it proved most
NhoiohBu anu Coulplttt llhhIt, us tuIlle
vote averaging less than 100 to the county,
or considerably less than in 1856
In only II of the 243 towns did Shurtleff
have majority, aud his total majority in
those II towns WIS less than 400 being
mostly IN small towns, only five of them
casting above $50 votes each.
In six of the fourteen counties in the
State, viz. : Lamoille, Orleans, Windsor,
Addison, Windham and Caledonia, every
town gave republican majorities. Nearly
all the town containing a liberal percent
age of laboring men, such as Burlington,
Rutland, St. Adams, Brattleboro, Ben
nington, MiddlebuIy, Barre, Montpelier,
st Johnsbury, Randolph, Newport Hart.
ford, Springfield, Windsor, Woodstock,
Brandon, Fair Haven, Poultney, Bristol,
Rockingham, Morristown, Hyde Park,
Newbury, Thetford, Barnet, Danville,
Lyndon, Mortified, Waterbury, Stowe,
Dorset, Manchester, Ferrisburg, Milton,
Castleton, Pittsford Wallingford, Bethel,
Chester, Ludlow, EnosburRh, Swanton,
and Barton, gave Dillingham; good ma.
jorities. In fact every town in the State
casting over $50 votes, except Fairfield
Colchester and West Rutland, gave repub-
lican majorities, showing conclusvely
that the wsrkingmen are with US this year
as never before,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-11-10
NUMBER AZ

David A. Graham, harness dealer, az
Iron Mountain, WAS in the city ON Mon
day evening.
The c. +. dancing club gave another
entertainment last night, which was well
attended.
w. o. Springer and J. j. Jackson, %
Mastodon, were visitors in the city on
Monday,
Hon. Timothy Nester, Marqnotto's
screech owl, was in the city last satur-
day.
Election is over with. There are yet
some who have not discovered that fact.
The road 10 the Smith mine il in awful
shape and should be repaired at once
Hon. John Power OF ofEscannba, was in
the city a iow hours late last week
Emil Ciuensbug. Of Iron River, was in
the city on Wednesday afternoon.
The season for lawfully killing deer cx-
pires at midnight next Thursday
Time checks and scale reports printed
at this office ON shoit notice.
c, H. wilkins, cf NIastodon, was in the
city on saturday night la-t.
Very few deer are being killed here
abouts now.
Tommy Morrison il filling i. clerkship
at The Fair.
G. T. CrandaI spent Wednesday at
Norway.
Two inches Of snow ON Monday night.
Deer are very prime just now
Some mud.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-11-10

Lfsf Of Dohations md Names ri IsoHors--
Cafd ri Th0bks.

Lfst Of DoHations md Names ri JsoHors---
Card III ThaSks.
The surprise party given Mr. and Mrs.
W. f. Brown, ON llollowo'en, was for the
purpose Of visiting, welcoming and assist
ing them IN their new home. The party
was engineered by the Kings Daughters,
assisted by their friends. The edonations
were: Toilet set-Mr and Mrs. s. ID.
liollister, Sr, and Miss A. Blasdcll
Quart can ofpreseryes- Miss Sopha Hof-
lister. One pound coffee, aud water
sct--Mr. and Mrs. John Larson Half
dozen decorated butter plates, three
boxes spice, half peek sweet potatoes
Mrs G. NJ, Atkinson. Celery, hutterand
applesAliss Daisy Uren. Celery dish,
and jar of fruit.-Mrs. Rowlcy aud dauel-
ters. Half dozen sance dishes, jnr 81
irnit, pork and bcans--Alr and Mrs. j.
+. Redfeld. Two pounds coffee, ten
pounds loaf sngar- Mrs r.. r.. Dunn.
Two pepper and twoAalt dishes Mrs H.
L. Smith. Bushel apples-Nlrs. j. H.
Parks Two dollar--lI w. Hart. One
dollar-Alrs. III. C. kimball One dollar
Mrs A. y. Webb. One doIlar--AIrs.
ri Scott FIVE dollas--A N. Webb.
Fifty poundsilour-C L. Crandall. Two
pound sugar-Unknown. One pound
eugar-Unknown. Two pounds loaf
sugar--Unknown Can of boei-~Miss May
Waters Can tomntoes--NIiss katie
Brown. One can apricots- Unknown.
Two cans lruit--tnknown. Half peek
apples Unknown. Can oi fruit, two
cans ielly-Mrs $. D. Hollistor. Jr. Sack
vcgetablcs-AIr Morrison.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-11-10

HURRIED Jader SIR Tons IF Ore--Deafh Fof-
iosred ~ HaifaH Hour.

Barried Uader sir Tons Of Ore--Death Fof-
iosred iR Haifan Hour.
An Italian miner. named Joseph Spor-
atablia, was killed at the Dunn mine at
the noon hour on Wednesday, by fall
OF ore. IL is the custom of the manage
ment TO fire at thenovn hour when all of
the men are out Of the mine. Several
men remain in the mine TO bar down the
ore loosened by the shots in order 90
make things as sale as possible for tho
other miners. Several blasts had been
shot when Joseph started To work With
n pick his partner went after twelve
foot bar, used for that work, telling
Joseph not TO put his pick into tho ore.
as IL was more than liable To fall on him.
But Joseph paid no heed 20 the
warning but went 60 work with his pick
prying out "leg," which, whom loosencd,
allowed five or six tons OF ore 90 come
down, burying the luclless miner beneath.
He was extricatcd as sood as possible,
but died in hall an hour. lie was about
forty years OF age. One son survives him.
This accident u alone the result OF gross
carclessness on the part Of the miner.
The captain has repeatedly told the men
20 use the long bars for the work.