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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03
Phosphate and the GoyernorsE,io.

ne ordinary political campaign even in
Vermont is prolific of lies and liars. and a
great deal that comes to our ears we refuse
to credit; but when a rumor comes from
several independent sources, and each
repetition bears marked similarity to all
the others, circumstantial evidence certainly
favors the truth of the rumor.
A story is going the rounds to the effect
that A. B. Franklin of Townshend who is
IN the employ Of M. E. Wheeler of Rut-
land. phosphate dealer, is spending more
time pulling wires for Josiah Grout in
Wlndham county than at his business of
srl'ing phosphate. Dame rumor says that
Mr.. Wheeler sells to Farmer Grout
something like 800 worth of phosphate
annually, and that Mr.. Franklin is on a
yearly salary and at present cauvassing the
southern portion Of Windham count, os-
tenslbly IN the interests of phosphate, but
really IN the interests of Josiah Grout's
gubernatorial boom. 1t is also rumored
that y. IL. Bump, formerly in the employ
OF MIR. Wheeler, is working the same racket
In Rutland county.
We understand that personally Mr..
Franklin is very fine gentleman, but sup
posing that the rumor regarding his present
occupation has coloring of truth:
l. Why does M. E. Wheeler keep
man on salary for the purpose of aiding
MIR. Grout's candidacy; provided the major
is elected governor, does he hope to sell
S2oo instead of 500 worth of phosphate?
2. Hasn't Mr.. Franklin's fear of losing
his job, or possibly his own enthusiasm for
the major gotten the better of his dis
cretion?
.. Have the crops in the vicinity of
Iownshend, Newfane, Jamaica, and Dover
been appreciably benefited by the kind of
phosphate Mr.. Franklin is handling this
season? -.
4. Are the farmers of Windham county
gong to help Rutland firm sell more
phosphate by voting for Grout, or are
they gong to support Mr.. Stickney who is
too poor to employ phosphate agents?
.. How many phosphate agents has
JOSIAH Grout in his employ; and does he
IN imitation of the famous ''hard CIDER
campaign Of the forties, propose to make
this phosphate" campaign?
lhe voters Of Windham county, especi-
ally that portion using phosphate, would
like specific answers to these questions,
and the columns of the TIMES are open to
MIR. Franklin, Mr.. Wheeler, their friends,
or even the major himself. Gentlemen,
what is there in the phosphate storyp"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03
Hon. II. A. Fletcher for Stickney.

Mr.. Grout has some adroit politicians in
his employ but their unscrupulous methods
10 not always bear just the kind of fruit
expected. One scheme was to divide the
oLckney forces by announcing that Hon.
II. A. Fletcher of Cavendish would be a
candidate against Mr.. Stickney in his own
county; but this was nipped in the bud by
the following letter published in recent
issue Of the TINES:
Editor BELLOWS FALLS TINES: Your
statements, in the last issue of the TIMES.
as to my probable position upon the gov
ernorship question. are correct. Any state
mtnts of different character, upon the
SUBJECT, are entirely unwarranted. For
me TO appear as a candidate would not
only be unwise, but would be dishonor-
able act toward Mr.. Stickney, such as
hope. never to be guilty of. am earnestly
hoping and expecting to see Mr.. Stickney
receive the nomination.
Yours respectfully,
III. A. FLETCHER.
Proctorsville, April 80, 1896.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03
That Burlington Caucus.

The Republican caucus in Burlington
last Wednesday was big surprise to the
Grout forces who had counted on carrying
every town in Chittenden county. Stick
ney delegates were elected by 1S6 majority
The Free Press, never honest in politi-
cal matters, has persistently claimed that
the Grout men were surprised and hence the
strength Of the Stickney vote did not indi-
cate the real sentiment of the people of
Burlington.
The Burlington News, by the way,
Grout paper, speaking Of the caucus said
The work was done largely by the young
Republicans and it was not only a tribute
to MIR. Stickney but protest against Ger
tain element Of the party and the working
of private booms in connection with the
governorship canvass.
Roundabout and involved explanations
and the printing Of figures to show the
number OF votes in the city do not explain
the situation. The fact is, the caucus was
large and representative one and it was
fairly carried for Mr.. Stickney by hand
SoIlle HidJoTlty.
The Republicans of the city had ample
notice of the caucus and if they stayed
away it was from Indifference. There was
no lack of information and warning, there
fore, and no excuse for the absence of any
Republican. 1t appears to us therefore
that majority Of the Republicans of this
city are in favor of Mr.. Stickney for gov
ernor. No other Interpretation can be
put upon the action of the caucus.
1t is idle to deny that the result of the
caucus will have great effect throughout
the state. In the language of the street,
Major Grout's friends will have to get
move on.
In subsequent issue the News said
Apropos to the Free Press howl to the
effect that Wednesday evenings caucus
was small one and not representative of
the Republicans of Burlington, the figures
show that it was one of the largest Repub-
lican caucuses ever held here. In 1890,
when there was an exciting contest for
state senator and the city was raked with
fne-tooth comb, 6S4 votes were cast With
this exception, Wednesdays caucus was
he largest held here for 20 years.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03
Political Rascality.

The Burlington Free Press with its
usual political rascality is claiming the
earth for Grout. 1t stated yesterday that
up to date Stickney had 2S delegates and
Grout 10. 1t makes the statement how
ever in head line and does not give it a
backing by naming the towns where these
delegates come from. In short list it
did give the other day it credits Poultney
with disi'ed delegation. The Poultney
Journal of last week, a red hot Grout
paper, says, Delegates to the state con-
vention, favoring w. w. Stickney for gov
ernor, were chosen by acclamation.n If
this is specimen OF Grout organ veracity,
very few will take stock in any Of Mr..
Grout's claims.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03
STICKNEY LEADS.
STIcKNEY IS CIRCUIT ss IS THE RECORD
TO DATE.
The Ludlow Man Seems Sure Winner
Burlington and Montpelier have Endorsed
Hm-Stckney Forces JubIant.

Him -Stickney Forces Jubilant.
The excitement in the governorship cam
palgn grows apace, caucuses are being held
every night in the week. SO far however,
mostly in territory heretofore conceded to
Mr.. Grout. The Free Press of yesterday
stated that the delegates stood 63 for Grout
and 40 for Stickney, but gave no list of
towns to back the statement. We have
kept close watch on the reports in the
daily papers and SO far as our knowledge
goes Stickney has 5s delegates and Grout
SO. The towns are as follows:
For Grout, Bolton 1, Colchester l.
Hinesburgh 4, Huntington 3, Shelburne 1,
Richmond 5, South Burlington 2, Willis
ton 3, Montgomery 3, Newport 4, Pitts
ford 2, Town of Rutland 2, St. Albans 8.
Total SO.
For Stickney, Leicester 2, Bolton l,
Burlington 16, Colchester 4, Jericho 3,
Shelburne 1, Fair Haven 5, Mendon 2,
Pittsfield 2, Pittsford l, Poultney 4, Sher-
burne 2, West Haven l, Montpelier s,
Brandon 6. Total 5S.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03
Help Wanted.

We want help to get rid of more
groceries each week than we have ever
sold before, and that is saying good
deal. The best help possible is prices
which cannot be overlooked by careful
housewives. This is especially true of
our English Breakfas Tea really worth
75c pound but sold in pound pack
ages for only 40c. A trial pound al
same rate. Why not try it.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03
Addie P. Park Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
Westminster, SIS. for said District. To
all persons interested in the estate of
Addie II. Park, late of Grafton deceased
GREETING.
Whereas, Thaddcus Park has present
ed to this Court an Instrument purport
ing to be the last Will of said deceased, for
probate: You are hereby notified that this
Court will decide upon the probate of said
instrument at the session thereof to be held
st the Probate Office in Bellows Falls in said
d istrict. on the 3rd day OF July A. D., 1896,
" hen and where you may appear and contest
tn same. ii you see cause
ZINA H. ALLBEE. REGISTER.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03
A Frugal Husband

Should direct his Wife's attention
to our advertisements, if she has not
all eady read them and called on us
He will thereby be doing her real
kindness, and will at the same time be
saving money for himself. Now as to
prices. 1t is useless to theorize. Figures
are more convincing than mere asssr
tlons as you can prove by giving us a
call, on anything in the line of choice
fam ly or fancy groceries.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03
Is Grout Using Money -?

The Rutland Herald of this morning
prints the following:
10 THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:
one OF our delegates to the state conven-
''oii' y. Ii. Briggs, was approached by f. C.
Atwood OF Salisbury this morning and asked
II ne could not be persuaded to vote for Grout
IN the convention, saying he could make it
~ oDject Tor him to do so. He could not buy
Briggs this time. BLANK R1ANx
Leicester junction, June |.
lhe Herald says that the writer is
reputable citizen Of Leicester, and that
MAJOR Grout can have his name by asking
for it.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03
BUSINESS NOTICES.

1Half-price sale at the sign OF the big
hat.
aTo RENT-A desirable furnished front
room. Inquire Of Fred II. Kimball.
dLosT-a ladies gold watch and chain.
A suitable reward given. Leave at G. S.
FRosT's store, Saxtons River, Vt
ITO RENT-My family will soon go to
Wellesley, Mass, and the tenement we
now occupy is to rent 1t is upstairs at 90
Henry street; or s rooms beside pantry
and bath room. set range, plenty of hot
water, hard wood floors, steam heat, and
is a tenement that is seldom rented. Please
inquire of A ii Brown. Frank II. Brown.
Found.
If the man who bought lead pipe at our
store last Friday and left 81 on the counter
will call and pay for this ad he can have
his money. Allbee & Babbitt.
Custom Laundry.
All kinds of laundry work done in first
class manner and lowest prices at Chinese
Laundry, Farr's Block, Canal St., Charley
Wing, proprietor.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03
Grout the Ring Candidate.

The statement that Mr. Grout is the
ring" candidate has provoked chorus of
mos" from all parts of the state. The
''ring" has been characterized as ''spook, 81
a myth" fabrication"
A contemporary gave this definition of a
ring:
Suppose that ten men unite in an attempt
to make one of the number governor, that
they follow justifable methods in their
campaign and that that is all there is of it.
Suppose, again that ten men unite in try
ing to make one of the number governor
this year and at the same time agree that
another shall have the place two years
hence and SO on with the rest until No. 10
is made governor in 1916. The operation
first supposed is certainly all right and
proper the other is certainly all wrong and
improper-it is ''ring work" Doubtless
many people who regard that sort of thing
with disfavor in general way have failed
to realize how wrong and really mischiev-
Gus the thing is.
Anyone in the least conversant with
Vermont politics cannot deny that this
state of affairs exists in Vermont and that
Josiah Grout is the product.
Erea silver vuins omonor tho don,oorats -
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03

The above excellent likeness of Ludlow the man
who judgment
Stcney has before the
public of nres no
House, and better presided legislature
M ockn was born on farm where he remained
Mr. ehe profession Of
the substantial rewards ability
nzed leader in his native state
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03
Brandon for Stickney.

Brandon, the home of the Brandon Union,
Hrout paper, went for Stickney last
night by handsome majority. Wherever
'nere is Grout paper, the town is sure to
go Tor Stickney. Would that every town
IN the state had one.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03
THANKS

Are due to any person who does
another kindness, and we really feel
that any one of our patrons who has
saved money by buying groceries of us
will be doing their friends kindness
by informing them of the fact.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03

All soaps contain lye; lye rots clothes
eats the fibre. Use less lye by using Harm
less Soap
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03

Grout poses as the farmer candidate. but
ii real farmer why are all the old ring
sters supporting him? How long since that
class Of farmer" delegates elected by the
st. Albans caucus have been shouting
themselves hoarse in behalf of their apri-
cultural brethren?
OF the AZ principal papers published in
the state 80 support Mayor Grout and u
MIR. Stickney. In other words the ratio is
3 to l. 1t remains to be seen what infu-
ence MIR. Grout's subsidized papers will
have in euchering the people out of their
real choice for governor.
There are five papers in Windham
county, the Deerfeld Valley Times, the
Londonderry Sitter, the Phoenix, the
Reformer, and the BEILowL FALLS TINES :;
OF these the TINES and the Sitter support
Stickney and the others Grout. The Stick
ney papers, however, believe that they rep
resent the political sentiment of the county
to greater extent than their numerical
strength would indicate.
Stickney is IS years of age and is called
young; Grout is "a and is called old. 1t
is argued by some that because of his
superior years and experience in the affairs
of life which age brings Grout should be
given the governorship, and Stickney, who
is young and has the promise of many
years yet, made to wait. But we submit
that any man who has reached the age of
43 is no longer a candidate for the kinder
garten.
The following from the Essex Junction
news in Mondays Free Press shows how
the Grout forces are working: "All of
the Republican voters in this part of the
town should bear in mind the caucus next
Wednesday night at the Centre. Teams
will be in readiness to transport those who
have no other way of going" This COM
ing from prejudiced source simply means
that no stone will be left unturned to insure
Grout victory. Grout heelers will bear
watching; they are giving free rides in all
parts of the state.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03
Custom Laundry,

All soaps contain lye; lye rots clothes
eats the fibre. Use less lye by using
Harmless Soap.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03

All soaps contain lye; ye rots clothes
eats the fibre. Use less lye by using Harm
less Soap.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03
Editorial Notes.

Leverlng and johnson is the prohibition
lst presidential ticket. Levering lives in
Maryland and johnson in Illinois.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03
4egal ADVERTISEMENTS.
Lewis Townsend Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT, The Probate Court
Westminster, ss. for said District. TO
all persons interested i'll the Estate of Lewis
Townsend, late of Grafton, in said district
deceased,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03

Free silver wins among the democrats in
Kentucky. Carlisle no longer dictates to
the democrats of that state.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03
BAKER JUNK co.

DEALERS in ALL KINDS of OLD JUNK.
Rubber and Metals speciality. Rags, Old
Rope. Bags, Sheep Pelts, Furs, etc. Agents
wanted to buy old junk. Cash furnished on
satisfactory guaranty. A liberal commits
sion allowed. George Street. Bellows Falls
79-An
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03
GEORGE H. GoRHAM. Md.

Bellows Falls, VT.
Practice limited to the diseases OF the Eye,
Ear. Throat and Nose.
Once hours to IL q. M, 130 to pm.
Tuesdays and Fridays at Brattleboro.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-06-03
WALTER C. MATTHEW'S, MD.

No. School st.
Bellows Falls, VT
Office hours to A. NJ. 80 to and to s
Pm. Telephone 5l-2
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DIR. e. w. KNIGHT

UENTAL PARLORS,
Arms Block, Telephone Connection
ONCE hours, to IL a. m, and / to p. m.
1899
Fair play., 1896-11-28

Hon. j. b. StOIl, editor uf the
South Bend Times says: Sub.
scribers of country papers often
allow their subscriptions to he.
come delinquent through careless.
ness, and yet feel insulted if their
paper is stopped or a statement
Of their delinquency is sent to
them. They do not expect any
cOtnrtesy from metropolitan pa
pers, but the country papers are
expected to come on whether they
are paid or not. This is an unjust
exaction. Because he is the editor
of country paper is no reason
why a man should carry you year
after year. The income from sub.
scriptions to Il newspaper is an
important item. Like snOwf1akes
they are individually small, but
when aggregated they pile up
wonderfully. They should be COM
ing in every day in the year. They
must come if the publisher pays
his bills which fall due every
month in the year.
Fair play., 1896-11-28

1t is with regret that we an.
nounce the death Of Reynold, the
ten year old son Of Mr. and Mrs,
Louis Naumann, who died OF
diphtheritic laryngitis at the home
of his parents at eight o'clock
last Sunday evening, November
22nd. Reynold was q favo,i,e
among his schoolmates, who will
sadly miss their young companion.
On Sunday, realiz ng how sick he
was, he asked for the priest and
received for the first time HOLY
Communion. Calling his mother
to his side he then chose his nall.
bearers, bid all around him good
bye and sweetfully passed away
to a better world. The funeral
took place at two O'Clock on
Tuesday afternoon and was large.
ly attended. The deceased was a
member of the boys choir and
the remains were accompanied to
the cemetery by the pupils of the
parochial school, who marched TO
the graveyard in "a body. Father
Fair play., 1896-11-28
WILDER Bros Old Stand,
The Perslstent Peddler.

The vebder OF notions i. generally
p"ssessed of glib tongue but the
following could be given the prize:
should like TO sell on simlrI.r
sai't carrworD looking man ~ he
walked into an ~tfiac in New York
the other dav. "We have no Use tor
cnr," replied the cashier. "Bui ,u,
should always lock into the mi.iy
fn'"rr," went nu the tirnd ,!~ninrph
'Next winter you will want to MAKE
holes in ' our boo, heels, sn that ,uu
can get yOur akatea on" | nse club
skates no straps required ''Yon
NAV want tn screw some boarla to-
gether some time. The oil fl-hiOlet
method of driving the screws in witt,
n hammer is pernlcinus, as il delcrin-
rates the trnacity of the fang, of the
screw, rs II we're" ''No,hiny TO-DAY.
SIR" ''rhis gim.et sc,- ~ cork
screw. 81 don't wan. H." .'It also
NAV be used as tack. hammer. a
cigar holder, and n tooth hrush.-
81 don't want IT," ''it has an eraser.
4 pen, MI int stand, a table tor compni-
ing compound interest, and u lunch
box attachment 81 can't help il,
don't want il" ] know YOU dom,
you're one of those men il,a, dou'r
buy gimlet unless il has restaurant
and a trip through Europe and an
lfa'ian opera company attached.
You're the KIND OF lnan who would
i've near an electric light TO save
,as bill !'-and the careworn man
walked out Hnrufficd.-Ex
Fair play., 1896-11-28

o X lIonck Il Co music dealers
of Memphis, Tenn acting under the
endorsement snd in the interest OF
the Tennessee Centennial ExpO-ilion,
which is to be held during 1897, at
Nashville, Tenn, oficr a prize OF
300 90 in cash tor the hes, original
composition for the piano, in the
form of u march, the winning ro,npo
si,ion to be published rs the T,nnessc
Centennial Prize March, aud during
the exposition 10, 600 souvenir copies
will be given ava, n, their plan" and
organ exhibit in the Commerce build
ing. The liihngraph ti,ie page will
coninin bird's-e,e view Of the View
of the exposition ground-, an.i at the
top at each page OF music will he an
original design of one of the build
iugs. Manuscripts will be received
up to January |, AMI award oi
judges ahii"uhccd on January Is,
1897. For tnll Information address
Publishing Department, 0 X. Hnuck
& Co, Memphis, Tenn.
Fair play., 1896-11-28

The report Of the Labor Com
missioner shows that Missouri has
Outione herself in the past year
She has exported 5000, 600, 900
feet of lumber. exclusive of cross.
ties by the million, and 4,OOU, 900
600 feet of uncut logs, exported
3,OC0, 100000 pounds Of poultry.
Missouri has 23s,O43 farms valued
at more than 1926, 900, 900, and the
live stock upon them is worth
more than al3S.7O1,OOO. She has
11,052 factories, representing
SlS9, $40 of paid up capital,
that give employment to 417,139
employees at wage Of S96,417 1864
yearly. This labor applied to
SLIT ,5S2, 1862 worth of raw material
turned ont goods that sold for
1924, ,56l 1893. During the year
IA LA per cent. Of the combined
debt was reduced.
Fair play., 1896-11-28
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