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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-06-27

That was good platform presented by
the republicans at the State convention last
week, sharp, inci,lve and comprehensive.
Every good republican in the State should
subscribe to il without hesitation. We
all should endorse Iarrisons administra-
tion and approve the action of republicans
in Congress in their efforts to equaize the
opel ations of the protective tariff without
destroying its benefits. 1t certainly is the
duty of Congress to deal literally with de-
serving veterans, and all good republicans
insist upon the passage OF some fair measure
by Congress that shall insure a free ballot
and a fair count to every citizen entitled to
vote 1t is generally agreed also that it is
incumbent upon Congress promptly to so
modify the Interstate commerce law
as to give fun effect to the po-
lice regulations of this and every
other state in regard to the control
of intoxicating liquors and it seems to us
that tine convention might have safely de
cared for the maintenance of the present
prohibitory law with such notifications
as wise legislation may demand. The plank
declaring that no more money should be
appropriated thanis demanded by the actual
need of the State onunciates doctrine that
the FREE PRESS has always held and which
it endorses heartily rs framed into the re-
publican platform. Finally, we second with
equal heariness the final plonk which en-
joins upon republicans of the State the duty
of "being at the polls in September to keep
up the proud record of Vermont as the ban
ner republican State. The ticket nomi-
mated at Montpelier is the republican ticket
Of the State and as such will receive
the cordial support of Vermont republicans.
But in platform so good and so well put
together, why was not some word of appre-
citation, if nothing more, inserted to show
our senators and congressman that the
farmers of the State are mindful of the
efforts that have been put forth in their be-
half 10 secure bounty on maple sugar
1t was hardly to be expected that the demo
Gratis would say anything in their platform
or do anything in their convention that
looked to the encouragement or protection
of Vermont real interests, but some refer
ence to this matter was reasonably to be
expected of a republican State convention
at this time.
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Have You Been Counted ?

We have already urged those Of our read
ers who have not seen the census enumera-
tor, and who have any reason to believe
that they have been overlooked, to hand in
their names to this office. In response to
this notice we have already heard of one
man who is so situated that it seems almost
impossible that he should have been over
looked, and yet who says that no questions
have been asked him, and that the necessary
facts about himself could not have been as
certained through others. This leads us TO
question if there are not Others who have
been overlooked in the same way. Every
citizen of Burlington should be interested
in this matter. IL any others have not
seen the onumerator, or if they know of any
who have been overlooked, they should Mt
once notify this office, and we will do all in
our power to aid enumerators and people
in getting together. Burlington wants all
she is entitled to in the matter of popua-
tion
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The PcopIc's Colleges.

Among the marked pages of the Con
gressionai Record, which we laid by for
future reading during the excitement of
convention week, was one containing the
speech of Senator Justin F. Morrill, on the
bill introduced by himself to establish an
educational fund and apply the proceeds of
the public lands and the receipts from GER
tain land grant railroad companies to the
more complete endowment and support of
colleges for the advancement of scientific
and industrial education Mr. Morrill,, it
will be remembered was the author of the
agricultural college act of 1862, and is
Justly called the father of this system of
education. In vigorous speech in the
Senate defending the above bill, he says
that forty eight of these institutions now
are annually sending forth largo number
of active young men to scientific, agricul-
tural, mechanical, educational and other
industrial careers, and that funds derived
from the national grant OF 1862, generous
ly supplemented by the gifts from the sew
eral States, have borne healthy and excel
lent fruit. Nearly every State offers earn
est testimony as to the positive success and
steadily increasing merits of these insttu-
tons. In a recent report from the
Bureau of Education upon the
history Of Federal and State aid
to higher education it is stated, under
the head of "The land grant for colleges of
agriculture and mechanic arts, " that next
to the ordinance of 1887 the Congressional
grant of 1862 is the most important educa-
tional enactment in America" That is the
opinion Of educators. As to the benefits de-
rived by the students Of these colleges, Mr.
NJ drill says that they are frequently sent
after and given remunerative employment
before they have completed their course
of study; and he instances the case of a
young man who was graduated from an
agricultural college five years ago who now
receives a salary as u professor larger than
| that of the president of the college from
which he was graduated. The practical
use of these colleses to farmers, particu-
larly to young farmers who are keeping
abreast of the times, is limited only by
the use the farmer makes of the advan-
tages thus afforded. Some farmers have
been quick to see the benefit TO be derived
and are in frequent communication with
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ST. JOSEPH'S SCHOOL.
Successful Closing Exercises.

The closing exercises of st. Joseph S
school last week proved a grand success. Rt.
Rev. Bishop De Goesbrand attended, accom-
panied by Rev. Thomas Lynch, Rey. Father
Cloarec, Rev. Father Carly Rev. Father
Paquette and Rev. Father Coathuel. The
pupils of st. Joseph's may well be proud Of
their entertainment and well may the ladies
of St. Joseph's congratulate themselves on
the compensation which they received for
their labors. Worthy Of particular mention
were Arthur Lawry, Miss Laurence, Miss
Chayer, Miss Dion and A. Rousseau, who
through young so ably played their parts.
Tho honor of browning the Gypsy queen
was conferred on Miss Louisa German.
Who're was q largo number in attendance.
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Ncrnionts Way.

From the Manchester, ~. H. Union.l
General Grout easily carried Off the
honors of a denomination by the republicans
of the second Vermont congressional dis
trict, the opposition which was prmised
few weeks ago having dwindled to the van
ishing point. Vermont more than any other
State, adheres to the policy of keeping the
same men in Congress until their exp ,rlence
gives them recognition, and Il, n result she
cxerts an influence upon national legislation
greatly out of proportion to her size. Con
gresham Stewart of the first district, is
serving his fourth term in the House. Sena-
tor Morrill, is nearing the close of his fourth
term in the Senate, after having occupied a
seat in the House for six terms, while Sena-
tor Edmunds is serving his fourth full term
in the Senate, after having filled the vacan-
cy caused by the death of Senator Foot
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A Significant Omission.

At the end Of the report of the resolutions
adopted at the State convention there appears
a clause pledging the support Of the delegates
TO the nominees. As a matter of fact, the con-
Vcntion never adopted such q resolution. Ii
was not read with the committees report, al
though it is understood to have been framed
by tho committee. Why was it not presented
did not think it wise to do so. They must have
realized that large number OF the delegates
present were not in the humOr to endorse it,
and so they did not venture to present the reso-
luton to the convention, but quietly caused it
TO tie printed afterwards, and TO make ii ap-
pear to have been adopted, when in truth il
was nOt.-Rutland Telegram.
In the interest Of fair play the above
statement should be corrected. The resolu-
ton referred to was prepared by the COM
mittee on resolutions and taken to the plat
form with the Others When the other
resolutions were adopted the chairman ex-
pressly referred to one which was held back
for obvious reasons. The reason why it
was held back was that not half the candi-
dates had been nominated and it would
hardly be appropriate to commit the con-
vention to an endorsement of candidates
not yet named. The resolution was pre-
Sented to the convention later and was pass
I'd with one dissenting vote. Such reso-
luton Is quite usual at political conven-
lions where there has been a strong contest
between candidates.
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}. n Baxter, A. II. futile, L. G. Bagley

J. n Baxter, a. II. futile, L. G. Bagley,
j. McGurk.
On the declaration of the vote Col Charles
H. Joyce moved that the election be recon-
sidered, because he believed that the re
publicans Of Rutland in large majority de-
sired the nomination of James X. Batcuel
der for Congress, and he was informed that
four or five of the deegates-e were in
favor Of Judge Powers.
Thereupon a spirited discussion arose,
several advocating instructing the dele
cation to vote for Batcheldcr Col. Joyce
opposed the instruction, as delegates did
not always follow instructions, but voted
as their individual choice led them.
Finally. after more discussion, it was
voted that the chair appoint a committee
of five to nominate delegates, and this com
mittee presented the following list, who
were chosen:
Delegates-G. f. Lawrence, F. w. Glenn.
ent, j. y. Sheldon, j. w. Cramton, j. A.
Mead l.. G. Bagley, NJ. +. Wheeler, d. l..
Morgan, j. ID. Spellman, A. II. futile, w.
Il. Page, f. NJ. Butler, w. A. Patrick, j.
c. Baker, G. d, Rabbit
Alternates-M O. Stoddard, w f.
Lewis, NJ. Dockman, n. Weeks; W. f.
Burdett g. NJ. Baker, j. w. Titcomb,
a. l. woodward, W. +. Alden, II. J..
Hoag, f. c. Tuttle j. B. Moon l.. X. Os-
good, n. a. Bailey, L. Murtel, II. W.,
Kingsley.
The suspected Powers's men were sup
posed to have been dropped, but it is more
than suspected that two OF the delegation
are for Judge Powers or have expressed a
preference for him. After this discussion,
however, they will probably fall into line.
1t is reported that Brandon and three
other towns will senl Powers delegates.
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B. H. S. GRADUATION,
THE ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT AT
THE OPERA HOUSE FRIDAY.
beautiful Flowers and Interesting Exer-
cises-The Award of Prizes-Ciass Ex-
ercises at the High school Build
ing in the Evening.

The commencement exercises of the Bur
lington High school were held yesterday af
ternoon at the opera house, which was filed
to Overlooking. On the platform
were Superintendent II. O. Wheeler
of the public schools, Principal 5. w. Ian
don of the High school, County Supervisor
j. S. Cilley, Mayor W. a. Crombie mem
bers of the Board of Aldermen and Board
of School Commissi oncrs, President Buck
ham and n number of tho members Of the
faculty of the University, and clergymen,
members of the bar and business men, be-
sides several gentlemen from out of town.
the stage presented beautiful appearance,
the floral pieces being unusually fine, and
the arrangement artistic.
Those who were privileged to hear the
highly creditable work of the class of 80,
Will agree that without exception the ora
tons and essays showed degree of thought,
thorough knowledge of the subjects, an ad-
miroble literary ability in composition and
easy grace of delivery, that attcsts to the
painstaking care of their instructors. as
we'll as to natural ability OF the members of
the graduating class. Excellent instrumental
music was furnished 10y the Howard Opera
House orchestra, and 10y Miss Alice Nash
who presided at the piano. The singing by
the school was warmly app.auded.
Next came the awarding Of the prizes by
Principal Iandon, of $40 each for the best
essay and Grafton respectively.
The credit of the giving of the present
prizes was due to the generosity of n gen
gentleman who, though having no children
in tine school, had always taken deep in
terest in it, and had but the day before
placed the money in his hand for the pres
ent use.
A committee of three, consisting of
Messrs. j. 5. Cllley and Oscar Atwood and
Miss Addie e. Edwards, all non-residents,
then withdrew to make a decision
The names of winners We're announced
as follows: The best essay, Miss Lena Lane
the best Grafton, Mr.. Arthur c. Crombie
The announcement of the decision was re
ceived with great applause.
Following this came the awarding of the
diplomas.
The graduates are as follows; English
course, Frederic H. Bigwood, Della
Louisa Calvert Hattie f. Douglass, Benson
Van Nliet.
Latin English course, Nfs~y Russell Bates,
| Blanche Bingham, Gallo Maud Greene,
| Lena Evelyn Lane, Irene Z. Lee, Erma d.
| Mcllor, George Peterson, Ada 5. Plat,
/ Clara 3. PIatt, Ellen Read, Lillian Agnes
Scott, May :. Smith, Halle G.. Walker,
| Charles H. Mower
Classical course, May O. Boynton, Clark
c. Briggs George y. Briggs, Robert Lord
Burnap, John Z. Colburn, arthur Choate
! Crombie, William H. Epglesby, William c.
| Hopkins, ir., Clara Ethel lsham, Grace a.
johnson, Erwin 3. Jones, Fred NJ. Knights
Anna L. Lawrence, Carlos II. Oliver,
Frederick \. Richardson, II. kilburn Sew
erson, Edward g. .1paulding, Edward NJ.
J
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GEN. CIRCUIT IN HIS SEAT.
He Makes n Gorous Speech in Opposi
ton o the Atkinson Railroad Bill.


Gen. Grout was in his seat Monday Tor the
first time since his return from Fortress Mon %
roe, and took charge of the district business
The Atkinson railroad bill, in which the
general has taken the keenest interest, oc-
cupied the whole day and goes over to the
next district day. The debate was one of
the livliest of the session and Gen. Circuit in
a 20 minutes speech stated eloquently and
clear the grounds of opposition to the bill
in the shape as introduced and reported.
He was ready to vote for the bill with suit
able amendments. He believed the roads
should have the freight facilities it
really needed but he was not willing
that these additional privileges should
be granted unless the road surrendered its
hold upon the public park which it has ap-
propriated for its own use with money and
without price. Gen. Circuit is much i'm
proved by his trip south, but he is not yet
we'll by any means and will in few days
go to Vermont in order to enjoy the benefit
of the home mountain air
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the college. They are its warmest friends.
The bill presented by Mr.. Morrill, should, and
we trust will become law. Funds larger in
amount would be used with more advan-
tage and with much greater results, and we
believe with the Vermont senator that
larger funds are absolutely required to fully
and efficiently equip these colleges in nearly
every State
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-06-27

THE RUTLAND DISTRICT DELEGATES
| A Spirited Caucus Chooses Delegates to the
| District Convention.

The republicans of Rutland had another
singular caucus at Rutland Saturday
evening TO choose delegates to the dis
trct convention. After a sharp discus
sion as to the manner of choosing
the delegation it was decided to elect
10 delegates, as in committee of the whole
by separate nomination, and the following
were appointed;
George f. Lawrence, d. l.. Morgan, W.
r. Page, w. A. Patrick, f. NJ. Butler, H.
w. Kingsley, j. A. Mead, j. w. Cramton,
G. NJ. Baker, l, G. Barker, G. II. Nerder,
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\ Gentle Drive at Hooker.

From an Esteemed Contributor1
From private reports of the republican
State convention it appears that Mr. Page
secured his nomination by Hook ,er by
crook
1t reminds one of the question of Queen
Constance in the play:
Hast thou not spoke like thunder on my
side:
Been sworn my soldier
And dOst thou now fall over to my foes -
Which is closely followed by
And hang calrs skin on those rccreant
limbs"
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l. This Possible >

One must needs 20 away from home to
learn the news. The New York Times,
commenting on the result of the Vermont
republican State convention, says of Mr..
Page and Mr.. Woodbury., rival aspirants
for the gubernatorial nomination, that
"both are entangled with the old Central
Vermont railroad ring, and Mr.. Page won
the fight The railroad comes out ION top,
so the venerable traditions of Green Noun
tain republicanism have not been shattered.
Is it possible that the railroad has come
out con top" after all or is our mug
wumpian contemporary talking about some
thing that it doesn't know anything about
as is apt to be the case
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-06-27

The annual reunion of the 10th Regiment
Vermont Volunteers will be held at the hall
in the Prince school house, Exeter street
Boston, Mass, CD Wednesday, August 10,
1890 at o'clock n. m. Tte committee,
which consists Of Hon. Hugh Henry George
H. Burns and S. A. Smith, have issued "a
circular in which they say ''let every COM
rade endeavor to be present. renew our old
associations, rekindle the camphres with
song and story, and with glad acclaim I'VE
hope greet the new national commander in
the person of our loved colonel Be sharp
at the hour, as owing to the crowded condi-
ton of affairs we can have the hall only
during the forenoon
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-06-27
ESSEX JUNCTION..

Charles Beach from Wisconsin is visiting
his brother f. $, Beach, who has been
sick at Mrs George b. Drury Charles
Brown started Sunday night for Provi-
dence, II, l., where he has job.-Mrs.
Maddie Smith Bulard and two children of
Swanton are visiting her parents at Rollin
Smiths
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THE MUSEUM OF THE U. v. M.
Recent Important Additions Worthy of
Notice.

Several important additions have recent
ly been received at the museum of the
University and of these the following are
especially worthy of notice.
Hon. f.. y. Taft class OF II has added
to former valuable contributions an inter
esting collection of pottery, implements,
ornamental work, coins, etc, from various
foreign countries.
Mrs. Colburn has given about 1000 speci
mems of minerals shells and fossils collected
by her father, Hon. David Reed, also a set
OF surveying Instruments used by Hon. G.
i. Marsh Ill the carly days of his residence
IN burlington. Many Of these specimens
are interesting and valuable.
But the most important gift which the
museum has received since Mr.. Hungerford' 5
collection was given by him Il year ago, is
the large and superb collection of shells
which was for many years the valued pos
session of tho late Prof. G.. W. Benedict
Many of these shells are unusually fine and
rare varieties are numerous, as are sections
of shells showing the internal structure
which were made by Prof benedict. The
collection is contained in "A series Of draw.
ers enclosed in two moho5any cases as they
stood in the study of their former owner.
Besides shells there are many specimens of
minerals. fossils. corals and sponges in all
about 10, 600 speciments. This exceedingly
useful collection is most appropriately given
to the college by the sons Of Prof Benedict
appropriately because the present museum
owes its origin and first formation to Prof
Benedict more than to any other AMI to his
energy and enthusiasm the department of
natural history is ana always will be under
great obligations and the specimens first
enumerated are again associated with those
long in the museum, but originally part
of the private collection OF Prof. Benedict.
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RAILROAD MATTERS.

at the annual meeting of the Vermont
Valley railroad company of 1871 the fol
lowing were elected directors for the ensu-
ing year. a. b. Harris of New York
Henry c. Robinson of Hartford, Conn.
Oscar Edwards of Northampton, Frederick
Billings of Woodstock, Hugh Henry OF
Chester, IL. +. Folsom of Lyndonville and
James ii. Williams of Bellows Falls.
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THE FIRST DISTRICT CANVASS.
swanton, Morrisville, WestfoId ant
Other Towns Elect Delegates.

swanton, Morrisville, WestfoId and
Other Towns Elect Delegates.
a large republican caucus to elect dele
gates to the district convention and transact
other business was held at Swanton Monday
evening. IT, NJ. Stone was elected modera-
tor and 7. NJ. Tobin secretary. The dele
gates to the district convention are: Hon.
II. a. Burt II. VI. Stone, DR.. c. S. l..
Leach and l.. W. Skeels.
The Result at Morrisviile.
A caucus for the election of delegates
town hall at Morrisvlle on Saturday
evening. a. f. Whitney was made mod
orator and a. o. Gates CLERK. The dele
cation is made up as follows. Hon. 7. X.
Gleed, A. O. Gates, Capt. Frank Kentield,
c. II. A Stafford and &. NJ. Powers.
Westford Solid for Powers.
At the Westford district caucus Satur
day these delegates to the district conven
ton We're elected: a. c. Robinson, S. II
Macomber, l.. c. Nichols. They are solid
Other Delegates.
Delegates have been elected from other
towns to the district republican conven-
ton at Middlebury, July 9, as follows;
Bakerstield-H. r. Start, w, d. Stew
art.
Farfeld-W. II. Fairchlds r. d. Stur-
tevant, Marshall st. Germain
Georgia-E. l.. Ladd, Z. j. Parker, c.
A Post.
Highgate-C. r. Lyon, F. B. Cross,
r. A. Spear, l.. NJ. Taylor.
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DISTRICT DELEGATES ELECTED.
Judge Powers Compiimented by the
Election OF a DelegatiO ion Unanimously.

Election OF Delegation Unanimously.
The republican city caucus for the cleo
ton of delegates to the district convention
at Middlebury July ., was held in the City
Court room Friday evening. Hon. Elihu
b. Taft called the caucus to order and an or
ganization was effected 10y the election of
City Attorney j. W. Russell for chairman,
and +. II. Fisher, secretary. II. j. f.
Bailey j. +. Fox and G. II. Kinsley were
appointed telers. There was but one ticket
in the field, that headed for III. II. Powers
for congressman, the names upon it being
as follows