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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12
From Thursdays Extra
BEFORE THE BATTLE.
a Graphic Account of the Preliminary
Irocoehings OF tho DnY.

Proceedings of the Day.
This has baon great day for tho
Vermont democracy. The unterrihed
have poured into tho capital as
never before, and oil signs point TO the most
bitter contest ever witnessed in tho State.
Delegates in large numbers, together with
party leaders from ell sections Of tho State,
arrived yesterday and last evening, but the
trains this morning have been crowded with
republicans as well as democrats, all anxious
to see the outcome Of the fight TO depose the
boss Of the democratic party of Vermont.
Tho corridors and public rooms of the
Pavilion have been crowded all the morning
so that it was almost impossible TO force
ones way to any desired point. Here and
there we're groups where the crowd was n
little moro dense than elsewhere, and if ono
listened carefully he could distinguish above
the general din tho voice Of some Atkins
man, or kicker, loudly vociferating in rela-
ton to the merits Of the present orgnn2a-
ton, or roundy denounclns the boss and
calling for clean sweep.
81 am no mugwump," 'Hiram Atkins
must go. - THE kickerS will he whipped ont
Of their boots "AIr. Haselton has tail
to bis kite which he must cut loose from or
die" "Give tho boys chance" were
soma of tho choice Explanations which
greeted the ear Mt different points and this
was tho condition OF affairs from early
dawn until well toward noon.
The hour Of 10. when tho convention was
to have assembled, came and went, and
another hour dragged along and sthl the
hubbub at the Pavilion continued without
interruption.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12
SECOND DISTRICT CONVENTION.


The second district convention opened
about @;20 u. M, at Capitol bail. Sanford
Potter Of White River junction called the
body to order. George NJ. Dearborn Of
Cornth was chosen temporary chairman,
I. j. Boynton OF Montpelier, secretary; the
temporary offices were made pcrmonent.
Nominations for first delegate were then
in order. Windsor county presented the
pame Of Don c. Pollard OF Cavendish
Orange county, George w. Chambcrlin of
Nowbury. and Orleans county. Oscar c..
Miller of Newport. Tho result of tho bal
lot showed n total of 1ji. Chnmbcrlin 20,
Pollard 3S and Miller elected with 50, scat
tering ,.
The names for second delegate were Don
c. Pollard George W. Chamborlin, and II.
q. Fitzgerald of Brighton.
The result of the ballot showed n total Of
$50. OF these Chamberlin had 20, Pollard
26 and Fitzgerald 100, who WINS elected.
His brief speech for Cleveland was greeted
with cheers.
Don. c. Pollard and George w. Cham
berlin were elected altornutes by acclama-
tlon.
The following district COMMITTEES was
chosen: Orleans county, George W. Aiken,
Troy; Essex, Oliver buShane, Brighton;
Caledonia, Winch; Orange, y. B. Tewks
bury, Newbury; Windsor, D. c. Pollard
Cavendish; Windham, L. E. Keith, Bel
lows Falls; Washington, Benjamin P. White,
Calais.
For member of Congress George ". Smith
of White River Junction was nominated,
and for presidential oloctor George NJ. Dear
born OF Orange county.
a resolution was introduced, which was
greeted with cheers and adopted, to the Of
feet that the convention believed it for the
best interests OF tie country to rc-nominate
Grover Cleveland for president.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12
FIRST DISTRICT CONVENTION.
Donneily and Brigham for Delegates -
NicGettrick for Congress.


Immediately on tho adjournment of the
State convention Chairman j. j. Enright
of the committee, called the first district
convention to order. Tho time for the con
vontion had been fixed for 230 p. m, but
Chairman ShurtlotP refused to allow the use
OF the hall at that time for that purpose.
On motion Of >. H. Donnsily Mr.. Enright
was made chairman, with &. /. LRFountain
OF Burlington as secretary.
Nominations for district delegates were
then called for and the fun began. j. H..
Donnelly OF Nergennes and J. J. Ridley
we're placed in nomination. Mr. Brown of
Rutland tried to spsnk bus was dc.
clured out of order. lie refused to
sit down when ordered to do so, say
ing that ho did not propose to DO bull
do2od. The chair replied that he
saw nothing to bulldo2o and said that no
business would be done until Mr.. Brown
took his seat, whereupon tho latter's friends
persuaded him to sit down. A ballot was
ordered. and in spite OF the fact that the
Addison county delegation had declared for
Mr.. Ridley, MIR. Donnelly was chosen by n
vote of 80 to 81. For second delegate IL.
+. brigham Of Bakersfield and d. G. Fur
man of Swanton were named. A
diTisioA was ordered and but few
remained on Mr.. Fnrman's side OF the
house, MIR. brigham was thereupon declared
elected c. H. Doan Of burlington and II.
NJ. Noyes Of Hyde Park were chosen as
alternates.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12
Ante Convention Estim 1t es.

The various county delegations held cav
cuses during tho morning hours to select
members Of the State committee and vote
on other issues, and the contests in various
gatherings Of this sort mado it possible for
the leaders OF the two sides to arrive at
some conclusion in relation to thoir respect
i've strength Both sides we're greatly en-
Outraged, it il unnecessary to state, for their
figures were rs widely divergent as any OF
the e&travasant claims given out to the
state press during tho course of the canvass.
The anti-Atkins men claimed to gain with
tho arrival Of every delegation, and insisted
that the vote in each county caucus
gave them cause for new encouragement. One
estimate made from their side was a3 fol
Lows
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12
Tho windsor Delegation.

In Windsor county the vote developed 90
for Atkins and IS anti. a Windsor county
man said he came here to vote for Atkins,
but if he was guilty Of packing conventions,
as charged he was going to vote against him.
This was drawn out by the charge Of Mr.,
Marshall of Brattleboro that Mr.. Atkins
voted his proxy in a district convention in
q tight place without his knowledge, stating
that it was by his authority.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12

The State committee sessio Mt 9 o'clock
to dispose Of tho various cases invoking cen
tested delegates was n stormy ono, ond
the scene within was only second TO the
pandemonium which reigned just the other
side OF the closed doors. large throng Of
delegates be5ieged the entrance to tho COM
mittee room, vainly seeking to secure tickets
oil admission to the convention hall, or
anxiously waiting to hear the result Of the
committees decision in relation to some
contest.
All sorts OF charges were iRdulged in by
'ho impatienty waiting throng. The sight
OF tickets of admission in the hands Of dele.
gates known to be Atkins mon only served
70 Increase the bitterness OF feeling enter
tanned by The opposition. and il was freely
lntimoted That the boss was taking advan-
'ese or every opportunity and employing
every ertIiice to handicap his opponents,
even to the point of excluding them from
tho convention. Be this as il may it was
Tact that many of the delegates were un-
aDio to secure tickets until the last moment,
aud 1t is not improbable that in tho grand
rush few Upfortunates failed to secure the
wherewithal to secure admission to tho con
vention.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12

Totals

A short time before the convention opened
Editor Davenport said that the figures, as
prepared from tho original caucus returns,
should show l9a for Atkins, 20O anti
kins, GA doubtful, aud IS unknown. He
said; THE ANTS are gaining right along,
and unless something prevents, we will eI-
plode something in tho convention that vii!
para,yZa Atkins -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12
NOtosof The Fray.

The anti-Atkins men are very sore
tonight. The rank and flo claim that
their leaders were out-tricked and say that
the lattor did not bring the issue before the
convention properly. They say they did
not expect the vote on TIE motion to dismiss
Mr.. Billiards. amendment Was to
be the ilnal test. Certain it is that
when the convention took re-
cess for dinner tho two factions
were almost evenly balanced. Many OF the
unti men announce that they will bolt the
ticket and Mr. MGrshall's positive refusal to
take place on the ticket shows how bitter
the feeling is.
The resolution charging fraud ct the last
convention was never heard of after the
committee took it. Although two of the
three men to whom it was referred were
nvowedly In favor OF it9 proylsi ons it
amounted to nothing after the anti men
wero so disastrousIy beaten. The + ank ana
file think that in some way report on it
micht have bean made before the test vote
was taken.
All in all it was tho greatest bear dance
ever seen in Vermont, and those who at
tended as spectators got more than their
moneys worth. Many a time vcrtabe
panIemonium prevailed, AMI il is doubtful
II even Tom Reed could have kept any kind
Of order.
The delegates hurried to the special trains
at the close OF the several conventions, and
tonight the moon looks calmly down on the
remains of the fray, while Montpelier Is
trying to recover from tho shock occasoned
by the memorable democratic State conven-
ton Of 1892.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12

The Stnte committee had before thom
contests from the towns OF Rutland, Ben
nington and Castleton. There were two
sets Of credentials from Milton and Wood
ford, but no contests. They seated every
regular delegation first reported, whether
Atkins or anti Atkins. 1t was expected
generally that the Hanrahan delegation
from Rutland would be seated, SO that the
result was no surprise. There were two
sets Of delegates from Milton, but the At
kins delegation saw that they bad no chance
of making showing and there was no con
test
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12
An Old Timers Claims.

T. s. McGinnis, al old war horse OF Jeri-
cho, explained to a group Of politicians that
he was an old time democrat. lie claimed
that he was one of the men WHO first advo-
Gated tho appointment OF Atkins as Chair
man OF the State committee way back in
1868, but lie had 10 get cut OF the party
management, and thi, was the first State
cor vent,on he had attended since 1876. lie
charged that the committee was for a long
time kept down in numbers to seven or nino,
in order that there might DO less TO divide
tho spoils between in case OF q national VIC
tory for the party, and to farm out the
offices
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12
SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. ATKINS.
Excitement Over Her Husbands Victory
Causes Fatal Heart Trouble.

Causes Fatal Heart Trouble.
a sad incident in connection with the pro-
ceedings of the day was the sudden death
of Mrs Hiram Atkins a few moments after
she had received news Of her husband s
victory. Size hal been in poor health for
some time and it is supposed that the joy
attendant upon Mr.. Atkins successful cam
pGign proved greater strain than
sho could bear. She expired with
out warning, presumably from heart
trouble. The news was brought to Mr..
Atkins in tho convention and he was COM
pletely overcome. The heartfelt sympathy
CT ell went out TO him as he was helped into
carriage and driven to his home, where
joy had SO suddenly been turned into sor-
row.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12

The Atkins men, of course, claimed that this
was widely extravagant and rosa-!inel and
they insisted that the kickcrs were claiming
the earth. An Atkins estimate showed that
the result would be something like tho follow
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12

One of the most paralyzing blows received
by the Atkins men during tho early part Of
the day was the announcement Of the result
OF the Addison county caucus. John II,
Donneliey Of Vergennes WIS supposed TO be
certain of gu election as district delegate to
the national convention, but to the surprise
of almost every one, the caucus voted II to
II in favor of the selection of J. j. Ridley
of Bristol
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12
Is IT LIKE YOURS?
story OF Woman Told by
Herself.

For eight years
] have been con-
st1ntly unIer the
caro- of doctors,
but found no re-
lief. nor, from
what the d. Ctors
told me, did ] OK
pect to get any
better. | was con.
WINGED they did
not understanding
tasc, so | thought
! ould try Or.
Crccne's Ncrvurf,
am the result has
btcu hulH WoIdU-
fuL ] now feel in
better health than
for he last -
years. During all
this limo ! have
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12
THE OFFICE SEEKS
THE MAN.

1t is we'll for women
and children that
Life Insurance IS
solicited as zealouSly
as it is. Men are 50
careless and thought
less. Here is one
more chance, how
ever. National Life
Insurance, Company.
n. S. Peek, Agent,
100 College ST., Bur-
llngton, Vt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12

The vote was ordered to DO taken by
ballot and the greatest confusion prevailed
Half dozen delegates were telling at the
same time what yes or no vote meant
Some one shouted That "Yes" meant At
kins and "No' Haselton. This was the
gist OF the whole matter and Strengthened
out matters considerably. When order had
been restored the chair appointed es telers
j. II. Donnelly of Nergounes, J, II, Con-
land OF Brattleboro, Elisha May Of ST.
Johnsbury and Y. a. Ballard of Under
hill
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12

Mr.. Boynton said that he hoped the party
would be harmonious after tho present CON
tost had passed. He gave figures showing
how the democratic vote had increased in
certain towns and conterded for the right of
each county to name its own member of tho
committee. lie moved that the amendment
be dismissed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12

The tollors were half mn hour in collect
ing the votes and the result was as follows;
Iot9i Noie"...-.,
OF Ql>n4lasaI .,............., ........ ,.. .3tS
Against dismissal. ............22 -
Mr.. Atkins therefore Won the first round
by majority of 1l9
The question was then put on Mr.. Bovn-
toms original motion, and it was carried
with q comparatively light vote in oppos-
tiOu.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12
Committeeman by Counties

A recess of 10 minutes was ordered dur
ing which time the counties agreed on their
committeeman. They were announced as
follows,
Addison--C, C. Peel; OF Middlebury.
Bennington--G. NJ. Wall OF Dorset.
Cnledonia-l,.sha May or 81. Johnsbury.
Chittenden--Beneco Easelton Of Burling-
ton.
Essex-J. II. Lnehan OF Brighton.
Frnnkln.-G. n. Story of ST. Adams.
Grand Isle--G. " Beardsey OF Alburgh.
LamoiIle-H, NJ. Noyes Of Hyde Park.
Orango--A. \. Olmstead of Newbury.
Orleaus-P. j. Farrell Of Newport.
Rutlani-P. NJ. Meldou of Rutlanl.
Washingtoa--HirGm Atkins OF Montpel-
Ter.
Windham-W II. Childs Of. Brattobcro.
Windsor-Thomas Kcele of Windsor.
u. u. Smallcy for Governor.
The first unanimous vote OF the day was
on II motion made by Mr.. Sentcr that the
convention proceed to the nomination Of
state officers Mr., Senter nominated b. b.
Smsley Of Burlington "a u man who would
cut tho republican majority down by
10, 600 votes Tho nomination was second
ed by V. A. Bullard Of UndorAill,
Mr.. Smaliey said no had but one desire
and that was that what was done by the
democratic party should be for its best in.
nomination was for its good, he would serve
as the standard bearer.
I. II. Brown OF Rutland seconded the mo-
ton and Mr.. Smalley was nominated by a
rising vote,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12
Calls for tho Question.

Mr.. Smnlley said there was no use in fur
tier arguing tho question, as every one had
come here with their minds fully mado I'D.
lie denied some Of the statements that had
boon made relative to the free transporta-
ton of delegates. Speaking for his friend, At
kins Mr.. Smalley SAID that he had laborod
in season and out of season for the demo-
cratic party. If the vote had fallen off it
must be attributed to other members Of the
party.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12

On motion Of ). IT, Santer Of Montpelier
tho temporary organization was made par-
maEent, with some dissenting voto,.
On motion ot elisha May Of st. ,yohus-
bury, tie chair appointed tho following
committee oa resolutions: Elisha May 81
.; Johnshury, Dennis Flowers oc lIartland,
&. +, Qryis o; Manchester. \. II. Dciey Of
Bradford, Waldo brigham 81 hyde Park,
Ir. James Coulnnd o: Ersy.:boro, c. II.
GrGnonr q NHti.al
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-05-12

liant young leader Mayor Haselton OF Bur
lington tremendous npplnusel this party
had great future.
Continuing Mr. liotoD said. There is
something familiar about the name OF Hiram
Atkins. For years he has promised to get
out OF the position until now it has como to
point where wo must take the matter IN
hand Shall the democratic party go on
and possibly some day carry the Sta.a, or
run on in tho same old rut FOR an indefinite
period -
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-04-23
The Attorney Generalship.

Candidates for the office Of Attor-
ney General Of the state on the Re
publican ticket are coming to the
front. OF course it goes without tell
ing that General Roberts is willing 70
tender the loan OF his name to the
convention for denomination. If nc
eepted, the General would, doubtless,
take it as a great compliment and an
endorsement to be proud Of. But
they do SO say the General is not in
it. Vic Beirbower, Esq, Of Shoshone,
is also a pronounced candidate. We
understand that he stands with his
pole in hand ready to reach high and
poke long for the persimmon. And
there are others in different parts of
the state taking position in line for
the grand rush, but The NEWS las
heard Of no name mentioned in con-
nection with the office that seems to
meet with so much popular favor as
that of Attorney T. VI. Stewart Of
Blackfoot. Mr.. Stewart is not a can.
didste to our knowledge but his par
ty friends not only In Bingham CO.,
but in other counties are quietly talk
ing Of his qualifications aud fitness
for the office in such strong terms oi
endorsement as may cause his party
to place his name on the ticket as the
very best thing to be done.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-04-23

Water for domestic uses is drawn
from a well through a tank with a
capacity OF 10000 gallons.
Several thousand trees have beer
planted in groves around the build
ings and along the which are
growing and promise to do well. A
small orchard has heen planted and
the trees ofthis are living nicely. The
larger part of the farm is set in altal.
IA, but about II acres are cultivated
in potatoes and other vegetables,
The institution owns 2 spans Of
mules, l pair Of horses, IA head Of
Holstein milch COWS, 8 heifers and /
thoroughbred Holstein bull, also a fine
herd Of thoroughbred Berkshire hogs
which furnish annually all the pork
and bacon needed.
With more land the institution could
supply all its wants Of farm products
such as grain, hay, vegetables etc,
and possibly more than is needed OF
some of them.
Much of the farm work is done by
the strong able bodied male patients
who work a few hours a day in good
weather for the heaIthful exercise il
affords. The females assist in domes.
tic work of sewing, mending and other
light employment.
THE PRESENT SATISFACTORY CONDITION.
The entire state, the board Of direc
tors and medical superintendent are
10 be congratulated on the satisfactory
condition of affairs at the institution
Within a few short years and Will
limited appropriations a splendid
building has been erected, equipped
and furnished, a farm OF sage brust
has been bought, cleared, stocked anC
put in a good state Of cultivation, +;
home for the unfortunate has beer
secured, made comfortable and bean
tilted and today every good either
may rejoice IN his heart at the SUI
cessful management and satisfactor,
condition of this institution. TIL
NEWS rejoices with the people Of til.
state that such bright skies hang oyo
Idaho's Insane ASYLUM.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-04-23
Don't Want Them Anymore.

1t is an accepted fact that the repub-
iican party is always willing to give
its office holders second terms in Of
fee, provided their administration Of
Office affairs is in any ways decent
and passable. There are not many ex-
captions to this established rule. For
this reason it is phenominally strange
that absolutely nothing is said by the
Republican press about the reelection
Of any Of the present state officials, or
of county officials where their party
10 in power. This is an admission
that the party administration has
been a signal and egregious failure,
and, tacit as the admission may be,
still it speaks louder than words can
tell it.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-04-23
Here And There.

When a patient is placed in the
Asylum what money he has is taken
from him and sen to the state treas
urer for safe keeping. The treasurer
gives his receipt for it, ven though
it be only a nickel, as is sometimes
the case; and when that patient re-
covers, the amount he has in the
treasurer's hands is returned to him.
1t is not that way at the ~penitentiary
Recent developments show that the
warden is the custodian of prisoners
fund and, for aught we know, the loaf
or of those funds too.