Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-05-14

towns should exercise the right of Sc
lection, always provided of course that
men Of ability, unquestioncd honesty and
sound Judgment are selected. 1t Is per-
fectly obvious, however, that no town can
hope to enter the county convention with
any prospect of carrying away the nomi-
nation, unless II shall first settle the
claims of its own rival candidates.
In Burlington the names most prom-
nsntfy mentioned for senator are
those OF misrepresentation Edward Wells
ard Colonel Heman W. Allen. These
gentlemen have many friends in common
and it Is generally understood that they
will not make a contest against each 9TH
er in the city caucus for the honor, al
though no agreement has yet been reachN
ed as to which should give place. Hon.
Henry Ballard is also a candidate for sem
ator and A. G. Whittemore's name has
been favorably mentioned for the nomi-
nation. 1t can be seen therefore that Bur-
lington is no better Off than some Of the
neighboring towns as regards plain sail
ing in the nomination of a senator.
All Of these gentlemen arc good repub-
leans, good citizens and good men. Mr.
Wells has done many liberal things for
our city which our citizens remember and
appreciate, and all recognize in him a
man of honesty, independence and genu-
Inc worth. Mr. Allen Is also leading
business man, respected and popular.
whose integrity and interest In the city
are known to all. Mr.. Ballard Is lead
ing lawyer whose ability and experience
In both branches of the Legislature would
give him prominence In any legislative
body Mr.. Whittemoro has done good
public service In various efforts to bring
now business concerns into Burlington
and to increase the material welfare of
the city. These gentlemen have many
mutual friends who would be sorry to be
compelled to choose between them and
who can not but hope that the situation
will simplify somewhat before the caucus
is held.
The office of Judge of probate is one over
which there will be no contest. Hon. Tor
| rey Z. Wales took the modest position
that IL the people wanted him to serve as
| Judge OF probate for another term, he
would be glad to continue to discharge the
duties OF the office to the best of his abil.
ity. Hon. Nj, A, Bingham of Essex who
made contest for judge Of probate
against Judge Wales two years ago can
| vassed the situation somewhat this sea-
son. but after looking over the field he
decided not to be a candidate against the
judge this year. The prospect Is there
fore that Judge Wales will have no oppo
sition, and Chittenden county will con
I tinue to boast of one of the oldest ant
most experienced judges of probate II
Vermont.
Sheriff Thomas Reeves has performed
the duties of his position with signal abil
ity and to the general satisfaction OF al
classes except the lawbreakers; and 50
far as we have learned he will have M
opposition to a denomination. For statei
attorney there are three candidates, r. r
Brown. the present incumbent, who ha
held tho office for one term; S. NJ. Film
and F. B. Deberville. Without special ref
erence to the present candidates we desir
to comment on this office.
The states attorneyship has increased
in Importance during the past few year
to a marked degree, and It's duties deman'
experience as we'll as ability in the incum
! protest against the motion which seem
to have come to prevail to quite an ex
tensive degree in this as we'll as neigh
, boring counties that the position Of state
attorney Is a sort of legal preparation
school for young limbs of the law to us
until they can get a foothold in genera
} practice The Office pays so well that
, ought to command good talent, and 1t I
to be hoped that the republicans OF Chit
tendon county will take these facts int
} serious consideration.
; In accordance with precedent, Assiston
/, Judge Tomlinson of Huntington will retire
having served tho regular period, and hi
successor will of course be selected fror
the south side. Four names have bee
: mentioned in this connection, those o
Henry Lawrence of St. George, Cicero
Peck OF Hinesburgh and II. C. Root an
: George A. Foote OF Charlotte. For count
> commissioner and high bailiff. no name
have been mentioned, but tho county cor
vention will undoubtedly experience n
difficulty in securing men to accept thes
Offices.
. 1t is now expected that the county cor
> vention will be called early next month
u and from this time on the canvass for tn
various honors within the gift of the cor
: vention will be comfortably close and ir
u terestlng. 1t can be seen that the list c
names under consideration includes man
> able men, and the republicans of Chi
: tenden county ought to put strong tickt
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