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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-28
FIRST GUN FOR MAJOR CIRCUIT.
South darlington Republicans Elect Delo-
gates to the State and County Conventions.

The republicans Of South Burlington are
entitled to the honor of firing tho hrst
gun for Grout in Western Vermont. and
80 far as is known in the entire state.
Tho republican caucus was held in the
town hall on Saturday evening, and the
hot canvass made for Senator led to an
interesting gathering. The two asptro ants
for the support of the town ar senator
had been Albert Comstock and j. S. Pier
son, but several days before the caucus
MIR. Pierson withdrew in favor OF his COM
pcttor, and clear field was thus left for
Comstock.
The caucus organized by the election OF
j. s. Plerson as chairman and Town
Clerk Wheeler as secretary. Tho election
of delegates to the county convention be-
ing in order, the following werc present
ed, and elected without opposition: H. IL.
Hough, r. c. Isham JAIL. Barstow, c. II.
Steele and II. Merrihew The dolcEa-
ton Is for Comstock for senator from the
south side.
When Il cnrc to the selection of delc-
gates to tho State convention, there was
somewhat animated discussion between
Mr.. Pierson and other republicans. After
Mr.. Pierson retired from this scnatorsh!p
contest, he instituted canvass for elcc-
ton rs one OF tho delegates to the State
convention. When the project was stated
before the CAUCUS Mr.. Picrson was dues-
toned as to his gubernatorial preferences;
and the statement being made that he
might support Stickney, he was informed
that the republicans Of South Burlington
were FOR Circuit apd the delegates must be
Grout men. The situation having been
made clear, the names OF H. S. Drew anil
G. H. Steele were presented for delegates
to tho State convention and they were
elected without opposition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-28

Mr. Wells, and II unembsrrassed would
gladly have supported him at this time.
The situation thus became mixed" Tho
action taken by Mr. Wells, however, will
clarity IL, and 1t is creditable to him as
citizen and a republican. He has the re-
spect and warm esteem and full confidence
OF the citizens of Burlington, as n body
and of the republicans OF this city, as a
party; and they will be glad to show 1t,
when a future opportunity shall offer.
The withdrawal OF Mr.. Weils's name of
course leaves a clear field to our towns
man, Mr.. II. w. Allen, and his nomination
may be considered foregone conclusion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-28

mer may well urge the most frugal prac-
tees in administering the affairs OF State;
and being farmer, l sincerely sympa-
thize with him and hope he will in common
with all the people of the State contend
for simplicity and economy which will
more surely than anything else lead us 10
prosperity and happiness. I am In accord
with the purpose OF the resolutions 10
which YOU refer. Thanking you for the
honor OF your inquiry, l ana,
Cordially.
JOSIAH CIRCUIT.
MR.. sTIcKNEY's REPLY.
Ludlow, VT. May Is, 1896.
Alpha Messer, Esq, Sec'y, etc:
My Dear Sir-On my return home to-day
find your esteemed favor OF the 9th inst,
and In reply would say that ! believe in
making all State expenditures as small as
is consistent with an efficient administra-
ton or the State government, and while
the State cannot afford to pursue parsi-
monious course either with II. institutions
or officers, at the same time the strictest
economy should be practiced in all depart
ments and official salaries should be linn
tied to fair compensation for service.
actually rendered. The times are hand and
taxes should be reduced as much as they
can be and pay as we go. I remain,
Your obedient servant,
WILLIAM W. SrICkEEY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-28
TWO KINDS OF CANVASS.

(From the Lyndonville Journal)
Candidate stickney must feel proud (?)
of the canvass that several Of his news
paper organs are making for him. There
Is nothing too Indecent or insulting for
them to put into their editorial effusions
II they cannot make an honorable and
gentlemanly CANVASS for their candidate
they'd better not have any. You cannot
name q Grout journal that has made po-
ntical capital Of any OF Mr.. stickneys
personal affairs or matters of private life
An upright and honorable canvass is the
only method In keeping with Vermonts
dignity and political etiquette Of old.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-28
WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise in
the new special column of this paper Some
bargains are offered there this, week which
it will pay you to read about Sec page
seven. This paper has moro than $4,000
readers every week, and one cent word
will reach them all
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-28

Some OF the newspapers have not yet
ceased to wonder how Mckinley captured
the Vermont convention. Once for all we
say the Green Mountain republicans were
not captured. They merely set nm example
for Quay and others by going into the
Mckinley camp and surrendering.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-28
4 ID per cent.

All taxes are paid by the bank on depo-
SITS OF $1,000 or less. Deposits are received
In sums from 81 to $4,000, and no interest
VIII be paid on any sum In excess OF this
amount, except on deposits by widows. or
ians charitable or religious institutions or
on trust funds deposited by order OF court.
Thls bank prefers Vermont securities
Tor tn investment of it's funds, and sends
no money out of Tie State until tho home
dem and Is met.
NO money loaned 20 any ofricer or trustee
OF the bank.
CHARLES p. SMITH. President
G. r. WARD, Treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-28
Burlington
Savings Bank.
CHARTERED IN 1s47.
Deposits Dec. 81, 1895, SIS, O85, 7Os.84
Surplus 202, 1899
Total Assets, $5,827, S87.57

TRUSTEEB.
G. #. WARD, WILLARD CRANE,
GHAELRs P. SMITH, HKIRY CREME,
j. l.. BARsTov, A. q. PIERCE,
HENRY WELLS.
Receives and pays deposits daily. De-
posts made on either OF the first four BUSH
ness days of any month draw interestfrom
tho 1stf II made afterward interest will
commence the first OF the following month.
Interest will be credited to depositors
JAN list ana July fst compoundng twice q
year. There are no stockholders- N this
bank. All the earnings, less expenses, be-
long to deposltors. The rate OF interest
depends on tho earnings, and for the past
seven years has been
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-28
MAJOR CIRCUITS QUALIFICATIONS.
What a Resident OF Minnesota and a vor.
monter Says.


Minneapolis MINI, May 10, 1895.
Editor Newport Express and Standard:
! am glad to see that Vermont is likely
to honor ono = the States most respect
ed athens, Hon. Josiah Grout OF Derby
BY making him It's governor, In doing
this tho people will bestow a rnerited hon
or upon gentleman who has always
found time to serve his State or his coun-
try In peace 2nd in war. l knew the ma
jor intimately all the time ne lived at
Island Pond, and served with him in the
Legislature or 1872, and was on an import
ant joint committee with him and have
never met n better balanced man in oil
the essential Qualities that combine
strength Of character, answering integ-
rity and kindly sympathetic nature. He
is in reality typical Vermonter and a
gentleman my dear old State will do her.
self proud 10 honor, l am,
Yours truly,
Y NJ RARTT FIT
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-28
A Baby's Life Caved.

my baby Had Group and was saved by
shilohs Cure" writes Mrs. j. b. Martin
For sale by O'sulIivan, the drugRist
Church Street.
Improper and deficient, care Of the scalp
WI. ca Ne graXnsss Of the hair s1d bald
heole speeiae. Halls Hair RsusyeEs -
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MIR. MEssER TO MIR. CIRCUIT AND Mr..
STiCKNEY.

NJ II.
STiCKNEY.
Rochester VT, May 4. 1895.
Sir-At the annual meeting OF the State
Grange in December last resolutions were
presented and unanimously adopted relat'
ing TO retrenchments in public expenditures
in this State and a reduction OF official sal
aries. In view OF your position before the
people as a candidate for governor OF the
State, am instructed by the executive
committee OF the state Grange TO call your
attention to these resolutions IA copy OF
which I enclose) and ask an expression Of
your views on the question involved. In
this conneceion desire to say.that this ac-
ton on the part of the members OF the
grange. is prompted by none other than a
sense Of duty which the farmers think
they owe to themselves as citizens and tax
payers OF tho State.
In thus calling your attention to these
matter, 1t would he superfiuous for mo to
enter into any discussion OF the causes
which have produced the deplorable cond-
lions that now confront the farming popu-
lation OF the State and nation. Suffice Is
TO say that it is universally conceded that
the prosperity OF the State and nation Is
largely dependent upon the prosperity OF
the farming population, and we look TO
those in authority to guard well the inter-
ests of this great producing class, to ex-
ercise prudence and economy in State ex-
pendtures and to so shape legislation that
taxation, so far as may be- will more
closely conform TO the present greatly-re-
duced taxpaying capacity OF our farming
population. Trusting that may hear
from you at your earliest convenience, I
remain, Respectfully yours
ALPHA MEssER.
Sec'y Executive Committee, VT. State
Grange.
THE REVOLUTIONS.
Resolved, That the Vermont State
Grange in 24th annual session assembled.
respectfully ask that the next Legislature
make such provisions for reducing tho
amount Of public expenditures as the ex-
igencies of the times demand, without in
jury to our public institutions, and the
proper administration Of the affairs Of the
State government.
Resolved, That the salaries Of public off,
GERS In this State be reduced so as to con-
paid for such salaries during the fiscal
year OF 1880.
MR.. CIRCUITS REPLY.
Derby, VT. May 8, 1895.
Alpha Messer. Secy ex-Com. VT. Grange,
Rochester. VT:
My Dear Mr.. Aesser:-Yours OF the 4th
inst, stating ME desire OF your committee
to know my views upon the subject mat
ter OF State expenses. has been considered
ana Tor answer will say: regard 1t the
duty OF every citizen of Vermont to lend
his influence and cast his Vote to secure
the minimum Of expenditure in State dis
bursements. Every State expense should
be kept upon the most economical basis
consistent with the welfare of public SER
vice. Economy, always a virtue, becomes
in the exigencies Of the times . necessity,
and should be practiced as we'll In public
as private affairs. Our public outgoes
should be measured by our income. which,
regulated according TO the taxpaying abil-
lily of the people and needs of the State
Subjected to the lowest price known In
years for everything he produces, the far
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-28
Howard
National
Bank,
Burlington, VT
Capital, 100000
Surplus and Profits 100000

DIRECTORS.
JOEL II. GATES,
Prest. Burlington Cotton Mills.
DANIEL w. ROBINSON,
Manager skillings. whitneys &
Barnes Lumber Co.,
A. c. sPAULD1Na,
Of spaniding. K,mbaI q Co.
Wholesale Grooers.
ELIAS LYMAN,
President Elias Lyman Coal Co..
F. f. BURGESS.
Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-28

The inspection of the public is invited To
the new buildpg and vaults of this bank.
just completed, and which it now occu-
pies.
general banking business transacted.
Special Teller's window for Ladies.
SECURITY DEPARTMENT..
In this department We have special fau
cllties for making conservative and safa
Investments for women, trustees, and
those persons who are unable or dsin-
clned to manage their financial affairs.
When desired we will act as their agents
for the investment OF moneys and for tho
collection OF rents dividends, and interest,
Particular advantages are afforded la
dies. invalids and persons absent from the
city temporarily. 10 securing them prompt
remittance OF their funds and the most
careful attention to their investment in
tertsts
Safes OF all sizes for rent. thcrentcr alone
holding the key or combination Family
plate. silverware and valuable articles sof
bulk received on storage at very moder-
ate charge.
Wills sealed, registered and receipt
given for same
No expense has been spared 10 make the
vaults absolutely impreEnable against fire,
burglars or mob violence
We respectfully invite correspondence OF
an Interview with any one interested.
under assurances that transactions vita
us will be held In strictest confidence ard
matters committed TO our charge will have
careful attention
LsE. wooDHoCsE,
Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-28
BURLINGTON, THURSDAY, MAY IS.

Tcrm.- 81. 90 a Year, Always in Advance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-28
CHlTTENDEN COUNTY SENATOR'S.
Towns Tint Have Furnished Members of
tho Inner Home Sincn 1882.

I1or. r. b. Taft has compiled for the
Free Press the following table, which will
be Of interest in showing what towns are
entitled to representation in the next Yer
mont Senate:
From 1855, the time OF the establishment
OF tina State Senate in Vermont, down ia
1859 the county OF Chttenden had only
two State senators, and fAsm 1889 to the
present time it has had three. Burlington
has always had one senator since 1854 and
the other towns in the county have had
senators since 1882. as follows;
1s52-Richmond. Milton and Westford.
1s53-Mlton, Westford and Shelburne.
1s5+-Richmond and Charlotte.
1S55-Charlotte and Westford.
1sb6-Underhill and Hinesburgh.
ls57-Hinesburgh and Underhil.
lsbs-Richmond and Essex
1S59-Riehmond and Essex
1s60-westford and Hinesburgh.
1ssl=Westford and Hinesburgh.
1sso-Mlton and Williston.
1s63-AIilton ard Williston.
ls6t--Westtord and Huntington.
1se5-Westford and/HuntipGton.
1ss5-Shelburne and Jericho.
1s67-Shelburne and Jericho.
1s5s-Richmond and Essex.
Is6a-Richmond and Essex
1S70-Colchester and Willston.
lS2-Richmond ard Underhill.
I14-Milton and Huntington.
1sTs-charlotte and Jericho.
1s7s-Miton and Hinesburgh.
1SSO-Westford and Shelhurne-
1Ssc-Essex and Richmond.
1sS4-Jericho and Huntington.
lsa5-Colehester and W'illistor.
1ssS-rnderhlll and Charlotte.
Isoo-Miton and Hine.burgh.
1s92-Essex and Richmond.
1s94-Westford and Shelburne.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-28
THE
M MERCHANTS
NATION BANK
OF BURLINGTON. VT.
Incorporated 1870.

The inspection of the public is invited to
the new building and vaults of this bank.
just completed, and which it now occu-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-28
SECURITY DEPARTMENT.

A general banking business transacted.
Special Teller's window for Ladies'.
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study OF the above table Will snow that
in the period covered Bolton, South Bur-
lngton and St. George have never had
SENATOR Charlotte has furnished sena-
tor four times, tho last in 1855 Colchester,
twice. the last in 1856; Essex, six times, the
last in 1890; Huntington, four times the
last in 1899; Huntington, four times, tho
last in 1884; Jericho, four times. the last
in 1884; Milton. seven times, the last In
1890; Richmond, nine times, the last In
1892; Shelburne, five times, the last In
1884,; Underhill four times, the last In
1855; Westford, nine times, tha.pst In 1884;
Williston. four times, the last In 1885,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-16
A GREAT FINISH.
The LIE Roys Defeated the
Victors by Strong Up
hill Playing.
LIVELY WORK BY AMATEURS
New Jersey club Bowling Aver
ages-Racing on the Hacken-
sack Collection Of
Wheel Notes.
LIVELY WORK BY AMATEURS

The strong rivalry between the LIE Roys
ana vtctors. crack beams of the Heights,
cropped out yesterday in a game played
on the Belmont avenue ground for a ball,
and after a very interesting contest end
ed In a victory for the LIE Roys by a single
run. The Victors gave them a hard fight,
and left Very little for the LIE Roys to ex-
uit over. They won, but it was due as
much to good luck as anything else. In
hits and errors IT was just as close as it
was in runs. The victors started with a
rush That looked unfavorable, but after
being in the rear for the majority of the
game 1t was pulled out by LIE Roy in the
last inning. The Victors batted hard and
rolled up ten runs in three innings, while
four was the best that LIE Roy could do.
They added four more to this in the
fourth. and both teams Tailed two In the
fifth. There was no more scoring for the
victors. while the lie Roys welded the
bat for two in the seventh and one in the
eighth. Ryan was handy with the stick
for LIE Roy, while Washer did the best
smuggling for Victor. 1.-THE score
TIN nox, '
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-16
IMPORTANT TO ELECTRICIANS.
Companies Sue Others for Infringing
Their Patents.
Srfciolto the Jerscu Citp Nelrs.

STec6Ctfo the jersey CGD Nelrs-
TRENTON, June 1s, 1ssS.-The Westing-
house Electric and Manufacturing Com
pany, of Pittsburg, Pa. has brought in
the United States Circuit Court a suit
of Importance to electricians. They
charge the Walker Manufacturing Com
pany and others of Jersey City and
Cleveland, with infringement upon their
patent for an improvement in armatures
for electric machines, invented by Ben
jamin G.. Lamme of Pittsbumg, who re-
ceived letters patent for the same on
February s, 1892. He later transferred
his right, title and interest in the patent
to the complainant
Another infringement suit against the
same defendant, the Walker Company.
and Charles N. King of Jersey City, has
been brought by the Reconsideration
Electric Company, a Connecticut corpora
ton, but having it's principal place OF
business in Boston. They ailege that
the Walker Company infringed upon a
patent for improvements in suspended
switches and travelling contact for cleo
trio railways, for which Charles J. Van
Depoele, late of Chicago, received letters
patent on March II, 1887. Van Depoele
died and his right and interest in the
invention was assigned to the complain
ant by his executors in 1892.
A motion for a preliminary injunction
in TINS case will be argued before Judge
Green on Monday next.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-16
a DRUNKEN NEGRO.
He Raved Like a Maniac, But a Hose
Subdued Him.

Peter Fields, a negro thirty years old,
was arrested at the lower Hoboken ferry
last night in a horrible state of intaxi-
cation He was believing like a maddened
bull and fourishing a razor and revolver.
Policemen Whitloc and Rabold
ed the rum crazed man n after a hard
tussle succeeded in getting him to Police
Headquarters. At the station house it
took a half dozen stalwart policemen to
disarm him and get him in a cell. He
had not been locked more than a few min
utes wheYlShe broke up the bench in the
cell and began to ave like a maniac.
Orders were given to put him in the
padded cell, but when several policemen
went to get him he stood at the door and
threatened to brain the first maj who
laid a hand upon him.. TIL hose which Is
used in case of fire was turned upon him
and after he was thoroughly. drenched
he cowed down IN a corner Of the cell.
Six policemen then undressed him and
placed him in the padded cell. He was
rubbed dry and wrapped in a blanket.
The wetting and rubbing somewhat sober
ed him up and after q short while he was
sleeping soundly His clothes adorned the
iron railing around the City Hall when
they We're hung out to dry.
Fields is still confined in a cell waiting
to get sobared up enough to be arraigled
before Recorder McDofoughs
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-16
4 Big ROUND Up.
Well Known Saloon Keepers
Appear for Trial in Gen
ePal Sessions.

There was a big round Up of big sa-
foon-keepers in the General Sessions
Court this morning. Beginning with Tay-
Tors Hotel, the proprietors of nearly
every prominent saloon all the way up
Montgomery street and Newark avenue
and through Grove street. to Newark
avenue, were caught in the net. 1t is
understood that the evidence was pre-
cured by two New York detectives, but
who employed them is still a mystery.
They adopted an original method of
securing the evidence. They had pro-
vided themselves with a. supply of small
walls and when they got a drink in a
saloon they put the liquor into a vial
which they held up to their mouths
concealed in q handkerchief. After leav-
ing the saloon they marked on a label
pasted on the vial the pnmber of the
saloon and the name of the. proprietor.
From TAylor,s Hotel they went to
Patrick McArdlas, Bassford & Giepn's,
Archie C~rossnlan's, Enoch j. Smiths,
John ]. Duffy,,s, o L. Kefiy's, Thomas
Doyle's. Frank Cordts', Fred Klinkner's
and John F. Madden's. Those gentle
men were all arraigned in court today
ana pleaded not guilty. They went bail
for each other and were directed to ap-
pear for trial next Tuesday.
One of the objects in standing trial is
to find out who are the witnesses rains
them.
John J. Murphy and Thomas Doyle
were called but did not answer.
Eugene Sullivan of Pavonia avenue and
Jonn Usher and Herman Wolfe of West
Eoboken pleaded guilty or non vult, and
were fined So and costs.