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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
DAUGHTERS OF TIE REVOLUTION.
A Successful Meeting OF he Green Mouu-
tain Chapel Held in This City.

A Successful Meeting OF he Green Mouu-
tain Chnpter Held in This CITY.
Green Mountain chapter No. l, Daugh-
ters OF the American Revolution, held a
very successful meeting at the home Of Mrs.
Bradley b. Smalloy, regent, at which the
following members wers present. Mrs.
Smalley, Mrs. Bennett Turk, Mis-, Roberts,
Mrs. Z. b. kmbalI Mrs. Nelson Fiske OF
lso La Motto, Mrs. John a. Arthur, Mrs
Theodore S. Peck, Miss Helen Converse,
Miss Julia Converse, Mrs, L. Henry Powell,
Mrs. j. Ishsm Blisa, Miss Shattuck and Mrs
Baxter. Mrs. Ruth Payne Burgess OF New
y ork was unanimously voted into tho mem
bsrship OF the chapter. Several interesting
incidents relating to the revolutionar y
period, and the skill OF our ancestors as
sharpshooters, were read by Mrs Powell, tho
historian.
Mrs. Bradley 3. Smn ley and Miss Mary
Arthur, with Karl kohrer and Miss Helen
Converse as alternateG, were appointed dele
gates to the national congress, which is be
held in Washington, D. c., February %,
1893.
This chapter now numbers almost so
members. 1t 10 expected that chapter
will be organized in Montpelier at no DIS
tant day. a,.sss
The society is growing rapidly through
out the United States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
THE VOLUNTEERS.
Annual Meeting of thu Hose and Engine
COmpnuies Hela Tuesday EVENING".

The annual meeting of the Volunteers,
which is now a social organization, was
hsd Tuesday evening. y: the 24th annual
meeting of tho hose company the following
officers were elected Foreman, George c..
Mayo; first assistant, L, +. henderson; sec
ond assistant, II. y. Coon; clerk, G. II.
Whitman; treasurer, Sayles Nichols; audi
tor, !. b. Sculy.
AT the 55th annual meeting OF the en-
CINE company these officers were elected !:
Captain, George c. Mayo; Lieutenant, Z.
T. henderson; secretary, G.. II. Whitman;
engineer, Max Lepronde; treasurer, Suyles
Nichols.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
VERMONTERS AT LINCOLN, ,NEs.


Among Her Leading Cltlzeus.
r. o. Castle and wife Of Lincoln, Neb,
arrived in the city on the New York train
Tuesday morning. Mr.. and Mrs, Castle
are natives Of Hinesburgh and were on their
way there to visit relatives and friends.
Mr.. Castle is former proprietor of the
HinesburGh and Burlington stage, in con
necton with which he will be remembered
by many in this city. He went to Lincoln
about three years ago and established him
self in the coal and klumber business, which
he has since carried on quite successfully.
There are several other Hinesburgh boys
in Lincoln. Among the number are Hon.
John G. Allen, who is now serving his sec
ond term as secretary of State Of Nebraska,
Edmund, Gaylord, Frederick, Myron and Le
Grand b. Baldwin, W. II. Love and Amos
Corey. The Bald Twins are leading business
men Of the city and Mr.. Love is interested
in q number of enterprises in the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
TO COMPLETE THE CATHEDRAL.
Bishop Michsud Reminds st. Mary's
Par'shioners that $4,000 IL Needsd,

MIchAuu st. Mary'H
Par'shioners that $40, 900 is Needed.
Co-adjutor Bishop MichHud, in his New
Years sermon, reminded the parishioners Of
st. Mary church, this city, that their cathe-
dral WAS not yet completed and urged them
not to allow the year 1913 TO 60 by without
finishing the edifics. He said: at the con-
grsgation would each give the worth Of one
days work, it would furnish sufficient
money to insure the completion of the spire s
the unfinished part-of tho church.
There are 1900 families in the congrega-
ton. 1t is estimated that the total expense
will not exceed $40, To raise this
amount will be an easy task for Bishop
Michaud, who has a particular faculty Of
collecting money from his pnrishioners for
church purposes. He built the parish at
Wnoosk and the Catholic churches at
Newport and Bennington, the latter costing
upward OF 800, 900, the greater part of
which came from the 500 familien OF the
parish.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
DR.. CAGES GREAT WORK.
Next Visit Soon.


All who have at heart the interest of the
sick and afflicted SHOULD inform them thnt DR.,
O. G. Gage Of Concord, n H., the most success
full specialist OF the day for all difficult dis
eases, can be consulted as follows:
poy,liop I1oto, Nron+re1iar Nyadposdor
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MIDI eDury, Friday. Jan. ~.
Brandon, Saturday, Jan. 2lst. till noon.
Bates House. Rutland in the afternoon.
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NV tis p ,i ~ 10 many sI'9 t4n1t9u
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Io "a
LiI- ma fpii ii 70 uia Peou'ia ey ~ VI
lhs m JUNIORS, ny MnTn no IS On M
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~ Io' * - 7itolo-,a5 SinrH IN tha' Eirst
Satinnsi Enrp I'D nTars 80 fnrfait siGo6 Tor
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eHery r@So No i"''' W cure W ni9 "p-
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12

MoQCGN.-At her home, 22s North Ave-, Jan.
I, hurrilIa, wife of Joseph Moquin.
LECLAfR.- In Houston Texas, Dec. 26, 1892.
z iward G. LeClair.
BRADLEY, In Oshkosh, Wis, Of diphtheria
Earl, aged years, son Of Henry and Jenny
Bradley.
4 ,BBITT. - Mrs. Mahala r. Morgan, wife of
the late John Ii. Babbitt, aged So years and 8
months.
RUssELL.--In this city, Jana, Maria w.
Russell. widow Of the late Stephen Il. Russell,
a ed ~ year..
lnterment private
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
Death of a wrll-known uurlinr on Lady

Mrs. Maria w. Russell, whose death is
announced, was the widow of the late S te-
phen H. Russell, and because of her long
residence here was one Of the best-known
women in Burlington. She was born in this
city June %, 1920 and was the daughter of
Isaac Warner. She was the youngest of a
large family OF children. one Of her brothers
being Charles +. Warner, for many years
cashier OF tho Farmers and Mechanics'
bank Her only near relative in Burlington
aside from her son, Stephen II. Russell, is
Mrs. Mary Ii. Wheeler. She has two
nieces living in Philadelphia. Her husband
died in 1876. The interment will be pri-
Vatp
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
Beginnin. the New Year Alright.

Horace Sails OF this city and Miss Nettle
Morgan were married by Rev. 7. G..
Thompson Tuesday the Sd at the home OF
the bride in Colchester, few of their most
intimate friends being present. A number
of nice presents bore witness to large
circle of friends who extend hearty congrat-
Nations. The newly welded couple took
the train for Boston, where they will spend
short time and on their return will reside
at Starr Farm Beach.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12

Major Osman d. Clark, 1st regiment V.
N. G., has been ordered to preside over an
election of captain and such other vacancies
az may occur in Co. II, LIST regiment, at
Montpelier on the evening Of January IL
The vacancy was occasioned by the recent
promotion OF Major Clark, who was cap
tain Of this company.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
UNIVERSITY NOTES,

President Buckham was unable to open
college exercises Wednesday, being absent
in New York city with Miss Mary Buck
ham, who has been detained there by ILL
ness.
Sprague, '91, is prevented by sickness
from returning to college.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12

Mrs. John II. Babbitt, at the advanced
age Of 50 years, fell from the doorstep
while entering the house of her daughter,
Mrs. A. II. Parker, frsoturing her hip bone.
The accident ended fatally Wednesday, after
causing her five weeks of intense suffering.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12

These appointments by Gov. Fuller are
announced: Commissioner and collector OF
taxes for Avery Gore, Franklin county,
p. II. Paxman, Montgomery; justice of the
peace. Brandon, c. r. Woodruff, vice W.
b. Avery, resigned
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
CHlTTENDEN COUNTY LEADS.
The Product of the NcDouough Cheese
Factory of Hinesburgh Ahead of an
Comnntitors.

Tho Product OF the ' CDonOugh Cheese
Factory of HinssburGh Ahead of all
Competitors.
1t is gratifying to note that tho cheese
making industry of Chittenden county is in
the lead usual. The closing up OF the
seasons business Of the McDouough cheese
factory of Hinesburgh shows success Of
which the managers may well be proud
This factory has produced 37l5 cheese dur
ing the last season, which leads the record
in the State. The output has boon market cd
in Burlington through Walker Bros. and
Spalding, Kimball & Co., where the prod
uct had all competitors in prices.
At the State fair at White River juno
ton the cheese Of this factory was brought
into composition with the whole State and
took the sweepstakes premium, tho frat
premium and diploma. The cheese has been
made by the veteran cheese maker. Ed. Bis
sonette, and this showing adds not a little
to his enviable reputation as a cheesemaker.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
THE COLLEGE BASE BALL TEAM.


The Candidates for tina Nino go into
Training at The Y. NJ. {. A. To-day.
The candidates for the University Base
Ball team will begin training today. I'm
der the direction OF Capt. Stewart the boys
viii play hand bali in the Y. N. G. A.
gymnasium four days a week until after
the mid-year examinations, after which
they will 20 into regular training. Tom
Hill thinks the team will be az good "a last
years. knsslia will be here about Feb
ruary /. Naylor o. Troy, base ball play
er with quito reputation, will attend the
medical college and it is thought no will
materislize into q good third baseman n.
Pond and Hill will enter the medical de-
partment and the team will have their SER
vices for two more seasons at least.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
LOCAL STOCKS.


The following table gives the price bid
and the price asked for stock in a number
of corporations in which residents of Bur
lington are particularly interested In
several stocks the shares are less than par
and the bid prics shows per share; for ex-
ample the Merchants bank stock is $40 per
share and $50 per share is bid for the same
and deal of 800 shares recently was made
at 500. The quotations are reported by L.
T. Knott, stock and commission broker.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
MAR RED.

SALIs-MoRGAN.-- Al the residence Of the
brides parents, Colchester, Jan. 3D. by the
Rev. r, Z: Thompson, Horace X. Sails to
Nettie 4. Morgan.
MURnoCK -CAYHUE.--At Winooski, VT
Monday, Jan. q, by Rev. Jas. Il. whitaker
W. Il. Murdoch and Miss r. Z. Cayhue.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12

To the Editor of the Free Press:
Among the various gifts made from time
to time to the Soldiers Home in Vermont
there has been none excelling in usefulness
and very few exceeding in value the two
large soapstone tubs recently placed in the
laundry, the gift of the Union Soapstons
company of Chester. For durability and
cleanliness soapstone tubs, csterns and
sinks are unrivaled The price OF the Two
presented by the above firm would be 500.
Hon. George W. Cummings, the managn g
director, is himself a veteran, having served
honorably in New Hampshire regiment.
The firm are now the largest manufacturers
of soapstone goods in New England, and
probably in the United States, being owners
of the large quarries at Chester, w.,
Warnertown and Greenfield, N. II.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12

in the State will open school for the teach
ing of Dress-cutting and making between
January 10th and March LIST. Anyone inter
ested in the work for personal or business
reasons should address M, L. f." care of
Burlington Free Press. 2S,2w
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
VICINITY MATTERS.
BURLINGTON AND OTHER cHITTEN-
DEN COUNTY TOWNS.

The rnrortant Happenings OF Week In
Our Midst-Surrounding Towns Como
in for Generous Share of Attention at
the hnuds of Our Correspondents.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12

Bid. Asked.
Merchants National bank. ....... %
Howard National bank.............l30 l34
burlington Trust Company.........l1l
National Car company ...... 20 10
Vermont lnvts ,lnent comp my. 81 10
Vermont Life In uranCe company
National Life Insurance company.
Ninooski and Burlington Horse
Railroad comnany. 65 50
Burlington Gas Company........... -
Consolidated Electric company. 70
Burlington improvement company
Porter Manufacturing company. %
Wells IL Richardson COMPANY. -
Venetian Blind company.,.........lj) 100
Burlington Drug company.........
Vermont Shade Roller company. -
Burlington Manufacturing comply -
Vermont Maple Sugar company. -
Vermont Marble company......... 49,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
ANNUAL MEETINGS.
Masons and Veterans select Their Load
ers for Another Year,

scottish Kite, held IN Masonic nan rriuay
evening, the following officers we're elected
and installed for the year ensuing;
Don A Stone, II. L. g. 7. G. NJ.
Dr. John NJ. Clarke, G.. ii. F. d. g. III.
Arthur L. Walker, NJ, i. 8. G. w.
Ses II. Danforth, NJ. e. j. c. w.
sayles Nichols, V. G.. Treasurer.
w. G. Reynolds, V. G.. $. X. s. and A.
D. c. Barber, V. G. NJ. of c.
Robert j. Wright, V. G.. Alnoner.
Fred W. Burritt, V. G. NJ. OF Il.
George II. Whitman V. q. Tyler.
The newly elected officers vera installed
by lllustrious Brother George o. Tyler 33'
Brother A. l.. Walker acted as marshal.
StaDnard Post
Tho officers of Post Stanuard, q. A. r.,
were installed Friday evening by Past Com
mander w. i. Greenleaf. The list is as
| follows:
Commauder-Joel H. Hoton.
| Senior ice-commander-W. s. Vincent.
Junior vice commander-C II. Cote.
| Quartermaster-Andr McGaifey.
Chaplain-Rev. f. w. Olmsted.
Surgeon-Dr. i. NJ. Bingham.
Officer of the day-William Powers
Officer of the guard--W William II. Living
ston.
Color sergeant--S r. Barnes.
Remarks were made by Commander Hol-
ton, Gen. Greeneaf, Gen. T. S. Peck Gen.
$. NJ. Southland, Andrew McGeffey, NJ. d
l.. Thompson DIR. G. S. Cahill for the Sons
OF Veterans aud Mrs. Charles Ellis for the
Ladies' Aid society.
Green Mountain Encampment.
The officers OF Green Mountain encamp
ment were installed Thursday by Grand Pa
triarch l.. G. Durham, assisted by District
Deputy Charles Walker. Tho ofilcers are:
C. +. Robinson, c. T.; NJ. A. Maynard,
II. p; c. II. Gotta, S. W; j. w. Jones,
W.; II. W. Thomson, scribe; j. NJ. lshnm,
treasurer; \. G. Arcand, |. s.. c. IL. w.
Rodgers, o. S.; A. L. King, guide; W. B.
Craven, 1st W. G. L. Nose, I'd w; j. L.
Bradley, Sd W.. Al. Il. Alexander, 4th w.
George f. Garney, 1st G. Of T.; John
Kmotz I'd G. OF r.. NJ. H. Alexander, A.
E. King, Eli Poquette, finance committee.
Hamilton Lodge No. Ii, 10 .OF.
D. D. G. NJ, f. Ii. Roardman installed
Wednesday evening the following officers of
Hamilton Lodge No. II. I. O. o. f.: n.
c., Hamilton IS. Peck V. G., w. A. Bry-
ant; conductor, l.. &. Burnham; warden,
Harley sherman: chaplain, j. w. GooJel;
L. S. n. G., II. w. Thomson; l.. S. N. e.,
George ". Austin; r. $. V. g., George
Sm1lI2V. L. =. X
: g q G. Mcfiotfnev. +, 81 s r. -
Gafrnev. W. II. Wood and F f Biywood
vere elected Grand reprasentatives 7 rs
Goodall WINS elscted hall trnstee for two
years.
Officers of the WEIGH Bros. Maple Com
many
The directors of the WEIGH Bros. Maple
company met Wednesday and elected the fol-
lawn, o,Bc.r. for tbs ensuing var. pr,si-
dant q Il WeIoh. yica-nrssidor+ Mt.
LYMAN. trsosnrsr p @ Ssverson.' sanra'
tarv r W Wslcb
nirector' ana oiticers Elected.
At meeting OF the stockholders of j.
w. =, VI e0''i
f. S. Adsit. C. ]. ferguson and C. W
Scarf. At meetirr of the directors these
officers were chosen: President A. c. Tut.
tie: yice-rresiIent. C. W. Scarf. treasurer
and manager. j, ". Ransom. eecretsrv G.
j. Ferguson.
! Stn' Hose 'ompnny'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12

1t il very poor economy to endeavOr to re-
levo a cold by neglecting Il, when Il bottle OF
DR.. Bulls Cough syrup Will cure it at once.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
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THE LAST SAD RITES.
Two 'unerals and an Interment in TIL
City W.dnesd ay-Dr. Eugene Lowell.

Two unerals and an Intermept in the
City W.dnesd ay-Dr. Eugene Lowell.
The remains Of Dr.. Eugene w. Lowell, a
native of Burlington, whose death at Crested
Butte, Col. occurred December 90 were
placed in the vault at Lake View cemetery
Wednesday. Short services, conducted by
airy chapel A choir consisting OF Misses
Carrie and Mary Roberts, ii. O. Wheeler
end f. S. Pease, sang The bearers repre-
scented Washington lodge +. and a. NJ, of
which the deceased was former member
They we're e. W. Lowrey, L. G. Grant, W.
II. Zottman and c. c. Miller.
JOHN KELLY, AN OLD RESIDENT.
The funeral of John Kelly took place
from st. Mary 3 Cathedral VI Wednesday mora
ing at 8 o'clock. Friends and acquaut-
ances OF the deceased nearly filled the large
edifice. Rev. j. J.. Boyle ofliciated. The
bearers were John Delaney, John Cashion,
Patrick Hayes, P. H. Corley. Thomas WEIGH
and Owen McGrath. At tho close of mass,
Miss Annie Nash sang the solo CANCELS
bright and fair" very sweetly. The inter
ment was in Mount st. Joseph's GENE terry.
BURIAL OF IRA PAUL.
The funeral cortege with the body of Ira
Paul of Pomfret, which arrived on the 12:l0
train Wednesday, was met at the station by
G. W. Lowrey, c. c. Miller, l.. C. Grant
and w. H. Zottman, brother Masous, Mr..
Paul having formerly been a member OF
Washington lodge. They acted as bearers
The burial was in Elmwood cemetery. The
religious services were held at the late home
of the deceased in Pomfret.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12

All those who have used Baxters's Man
drake Btters sneak very strongly in their
praise. Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
Bennington, VT, January 8, 1893.
Tspley's Bread Winner" outwoars all other

The name of n. II. Downs, still lives, al
though he has been dead many years. Ills
Elixir for the cure Of coughs and colds has al
and is still growing in favor with the public,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12

In case OF hard cold nothing will relieve the
breathing SO quickly as to rub Arnica & Oil
Liniment on the chest
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
HOWARD BANK.

The annual meeting of Howard National
bank occurred Tuesday. There were no
changes made except that Mr.. Edward
Wells resigned as director and MIR. F. e.
Burgess was elected to fill the vacancy.
The directory is: f. NJ. Van Sicklen, j oel
H. Gates, d. w. Robinson, A. c. Spauld-
ing, f. f. Burgess. Tho officers selected
by the directors are: President, +. NJ. Van
Sicklen; vice-president, Joel II. Gates;
cashier, +. Il. Burgess; assistant cashier,
H. r. Rutter,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
Officers of the WEIGH Bros. Maple Com
star Hose Company.

At the annual meeting OF Star Hose com
pany held Wednesday the following officer,
were elected: Foreman, i. c. Crossman
first assistant, George c. Brew; secon
assistant, A. W. Briggs; secretary, S. Tay
Tor; treasurer, A. II. Duhamei; auiidor, J.
N, Campbell. f. A. Dougherty, tor many
years janitor OF the company, has boon re-
sppoiu ted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
Nerchsnts' and Howard National Bank
Elect Directors and Officers.

The stockholders of the Merchants Ma
tional bank held their annual meeting Tues
day. The directors and officers we're re-
elected as follows; Directors, Charles w.
Woodhouse, Torrey L. Wales, Lorenzo c.
Woodhouse OF New York, Heman w. Allea,
Loronzo L. Woodhouse president, G. w.
Woodhouse; vice-prssidsnt, Torrey Z.
Wales; cashier, l.. L. Vi dollhouse.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-12
Hook. Elect Officers.

At the annual meeting of the Rough and
Ready Hook and Ladder company Wsines-
day the following officers were elected: T.
p. Donahoe, foreman; A. j. Bull, first as
sistant; F. F. Miller, second assistant; IL.
Philips, third assistant; j. FItzsimmons,
clerk; p. II. Fitzsimmons, treasurer; j. s.
Denning, w. Denning and j. w. Daley,
standing committee.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-02-04
JEANESVILLE.

Peter McKeirnan, of Jeanesville,
had his arm crushed between the
bumpers of two loaded cars while at
work Friday. He was about to couple
the cars as they bumped and caught
his arm at the elbow. The arm was
not broken but was badly bruised and
is very painful injury.
The funeral of Patrick Fitzpatrick,
of Jeanesville, who died from the in-
juTies received on Wednesday, took
place Friday afternoon and was largely
attended. lRterment was made in
Frenchtown cemetery. Deceased has
been a resident of Jeanesville for
many years during which time he was
held in high esteem by his numerous
acquaintances.
The slate banks at the No col.
liery of W. T. Carter. d Co., at Coalrain
are still a mass of fire. The collieries
are still idle and all the men and boys
employed in them are engaged in work
ing at the burning banks. Nearly two
hundred hands are employed working
night and day in removing the burning
portion and trying to cut off all con
nections with the many other banks
which surround the place.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1893-02-04

Senator w. NJ. Rapsher's vote for
Hon. VIM. Mutchler for United Srates
Senator has caused widespread COM
ment, all because the Democratic eau
Gus (which Senator Rapsher did not
attend) had nominated Hon. George
Ross of Bucks Co. for that honor
Senator Rapsher was not a member of
the caucus which nominated Mr.. Ross
and was therefore not bound by its
action. Moreover it is beginning to
be seriously discussed by the people,
whether so very much caucus dietation,
is not a political nuisance, because il
crushes out the spirit of an indepen-
dent man and makes him a mere tool
Do the people of this district desire
their Senator to be mere figure-head
a tool, dummy, or a man who is
afraid to speak or vote for their best
interestsP We have often heard the
remark that some of our Representa-
tives were seen at Harrisburg, but
never heard. The N. Y. Sun tersely
gave Senator Rapsher's reasons why he
gave Hon. VIM. Mutchler complimen
tary vote, as follows: "The Democrats
voted for State Senator Ross of Bucks
with two exceptions. Senator Rapshel
of Carbon voted for Congressman
Mutchler, because as he eXpla ned, hl
is the most distinguished Pennsylva
mia Democrat in Congress since Sam
j. Randall" Representative Lennon
of LehiRh, "voted for National Chair
man Harrity." To which we desire Il
add that Hon. VIM. Autchler is tn
only Democrat in Congress, as far a
we know, who has made any attempt t.
have the National Government inst
tutS inquiry and proceedings agains
the great Reading Railroad Combine
That Is worth complimentary vote
without any other merits. We hav
heard Senator Rapsher criticised TO
his faults aud foibles, even in col
neetion with this vote, but he neve
pretended to claim "I am holier thaI
thou" but In casting his vote for HoI
VIM. Mutchler for U. s. Senator an
defending 1t, he did show his pluc
and independence and did what "
believe his constituents will approv
with but few exceptions.