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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-22

Restore public confidence in this
country and there'll be no lack of
money. On the contrary, we will soon
have money to burn"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-22
LEGISLATIVE.

Rcpresentative. ist District-JoHN r
FARR: % Distrct-A. I. CONNEi-i-
Cd Dlstrct-pR. n. c. MACkEf.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-22

public took the measure of the pollti-
cal sagacity OF a campaign which bases
it's hopes on such a ridiculous trivial
ity as this?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-22

Affairs locally having recently been
a trifie dull. the advent of Bryan will
be welcome, If only for variety's sake.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-22

II you ask a business man what he
thinks will make business pick up"
the chances are sixteen to one he will
tell you: 1.-The election of Mckinley"
Are our business men fools?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-22
COUNTY.

Congressman at -I.arge--GALlSHA -
GROW, SAMUEL \. DAVENPORT
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-22

Opening a Detroit exchange the other
day we We're confronted by the con-
spicuous picture of lady" advertised
as "the woman pugilist." And yet,
why not? This Is the new womans era.
What is sauce for the gander ought
according to the new dispensation to be
just as appropriate sauce for the goose.
Pugilsm Is nowadays largely matter
of CAB. All hail, therefore, the wo-
man pugilist
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-22
SECOND THE MOTION

From the Times Herald
Now let Allson's state do as well as
Reeds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-22
THE REPUBLICAN TICKET.
NA1IONA
STATE.

President-WILLIAM M'KINLEY.
Vice President-GARRET n. .HOBAhA.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-22

John Thacher. too. seems reconciled
to the prospect Of being sacrificed on
q golden altar"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-22

All accounts agree that Senator
Quay's utmost influences are being ex-
crted in Philadelphia in the interest
of party harmony. AS result. while a
few marplots hold out, fearing loss OF
employment with the subsistence OF
fractional strife, the great mass of the
party in that'city is already a long
way toward reconciliation and unity Of
purpose. That is the kind of leader
ship which commands admiration.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-22

With Postmaster Bogert's paper prac-
tically calling Appointer Cleveland a
political traitor for not supporting
Bryan, there ought soon to be condi-
ton of interest in the Democratic pol
itics of Luzerne. But perhaps Bogert
yer he will win back by cottoning to
the Boy Orator. If that be SO, alas for
his delusion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-22

Bardsley was evidently fortunate in
having o friend at court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-22

II the Times intends to attack every
former Democrat who this year cannot
swallow Bryan, it will NJ I'd to increase
its snace.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-09-22

Prince Bismarck has written letter
asserting his belief in the desirability
of international bimetallism, and inti-
mating that as q means to that end
Americans ought to try the experiment
of Independent action. Shrewd old
prince. His counsel recalls Artemas
Wards willingness to solve the slavery
problem if it took all his wife's rela-
tions. Bismarck is willing enough to
long as the fatherland's hands are
safe.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-07-09

WAS a further GoiaV. however IN the CON-
mittoc on credentials AM ~ the m an
time the hani riascl. aud ss the ,vaning
advanced myriads ~ electric lgl.fS ad-
ded brill ani animati II 20 The scene
The Mich gan contest Witch had az
cited surh Is d vision tn HE enm'nitt 9.
WAS reported Al o'clo X Rs wig the siivrr
forces mlipriiN Of th delegation an
thus perm citing them 80 swing The tWeniS
tigh, votes OF N 'hielu FOR siNi II
cxcitol warm dchaic when. after 'wr
hours oi speech ~ inS, tho innl Nol"
Was taken aud II gtv" thr o'rNsi'n tcr
most spontaneous and siirr'ne uemansiia-
tons.
a. the New Nork i lcsniion ca4 its
solid vote "a snsi'in the " chiT,l gold
q, lrgatrA errai shout Went up W ~ tlle
Thousand dNegH'cs and spectators. which
grew m incnsIy NJ II prn 'lcl VIM
men jumped chi char ara waved hats.
canes aud shouted ihom~ciNcs v 'lrsn u
WIS cishtcu miuuus telor tho iapirns
Of tho chairman sucr'dHi In
bringing tir convent rn back 20
order. Theu q momori iltor th
chair announced thar tho s8,or men had
DO size mainriiV 'hNro Wis q repct iion
of tho Wild dem"nsirAt, ~. Ms 'lnr rs
the SILVER men, lasting twenty niuui s
H. was ovidrn, that tho lna,lcis d-~i"r
nc for r,ur sol and fhc leaders d'ifr
mined NOT 70 urge 'he Platform 10 frn
issue ton ch'.
Whte ~ taking the chair he l'ri hnuent
organization was rerfoe ed ai $685. wlirn
tho convention Adjourned til 70 a. III
l.,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-07-09
THE PROCEEDINGS.

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.,hi.,,,, ,nr,. ,,,o,,ds ter,u nour,nr
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| l'ol' N.., y,r hrrs,s among o." s.lNcr |
non hui MANY Of uhc radicals "NpfrSs, ,
I'h, W - rs Ia ihe courst # t'i' |
| VIZ Wa IKE
| s.u Nh ip.,. ,osd,rs entered with their |
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AI,inr M.rylnnl and Now Jera hri,
~ on hol, ,4,re hr,nc w'th rciilz-
,,,n ',,'sn mi it was cNp!a.nei TINT 'hetf
d.iopriions wcro spiiI lh conference ''''
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IL, y ,t,pIt.r Of cedar Itapi1s. Iowa,
,',i' inirolured anJ Delivered nn lnNoch-
IN
'.sn.,or Daniel ihcn announced IN" 'irst
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-07-09
THE CONVENTION IN BRIEF.

llogg of Texas filled in the time awaiting COM
nittee reports by making speech against repub.
lcansm, followed by Blackburn for silver, Altged
with calamity vail
The committee credentials recommended
the seating of the Bryan (silver) delegation from
Nebraska, which adopted and the convention
recessed.
AT the night session the committee ON creden
tails submitted its report to sea, four silver dele
gates from Michigan, making the delegation for
silver protest was entered and strong plea for
fair play made, but the was returned that
fairness had been shown silver in the state con-
vention speeches grew in bitterness until Blake of
Texas reached the climax by declaring that ''the
whole Internal delegation from Michigan ought to
be turned out" The report of the committee was
adopted amid wild scenes, and the convention adj
journed until 10 o'clock today
The committee resolutions listened to sew
eral suggestions as to amending the platform, but
the suggestion was urlratr'. - Ohio ,,roea
plank indorsing President Clevelands admins
tration.
The platform as finally agreed on declares
democracy to stand for personal liberty; inc cur
rency question is the paramount issue; that me
ORIGINAL unit of value was the silver dollar; that
the characterization of silver caused gold 10 aPpre
o;,te emitting down prices and increasing taxation
demands the free, unlimited ana independent
coinage of silver and the forblddinS OF god CON
tracts. issue of bonds condemned; demands lhe
raneal Of the power of National banks to issue
money! tariff for revenue advocated bul no 'arlii
,eo;slation TO be attempted until the llla'icial
question has been settled an income tax advocated
and fine supreme courts decision criticised; npor'
tatiou of foreign pauper labor deho'hceo' suro"S
antitrust laws declared necessity; republican
extrovapance denounced; federal interference III
local affairs declared unconstitutional ana crime'
] government by injunction highly dangerous
t,, of onpression and Hills bill approved; the
Pacific roads should be made to pay very ilperai
pension plank; admission OF New Mexico an"
9 r;yona as States favored and declaration lor
4 home rule made; sympathy for Cuba; strong
decl.ratou against IL third presidential term; III
! favor of the Improvement of rivers.
The Bland boom wavered for a time, but Hogg
I and Culberson did missionary work to strengthen
81 All The booms are vacillating and new
Stevenson boom has been started COMBINE
o;nst RIand is said TO have been formed
The talk of gold bolt is still heard plI lio
leaders are restraining the impatient ones Inc
Nav York delegation decided not to Withdraw.
The silver men are satisfied with the Gay 8
! work and are confident they can control the con-
I yention in any event.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-07-09
AN EIITOlE.

'ef "en Were IN Cons.oI In Commit
~ zee and Convention
''Eo. july S.rhe Eits Of giants
was wsfed all along ,he 0ne today, Win
.'' S'i'er men in contiol il. - ~ ---.-.'i !
for tie 'fr th4 tie, iraeiT ,Asht coinnse II
SILVER without the cooperation oil any
other nai Oh. tor u ,ar.fl for ieVeu"2
only, Sufficient to pay tile expense 81 'ne
governments economically admin eie'''
for A con.;itut onal lmendmeNt Ioi y"
,acome tax: against Federal 'h'arlc'tieN
ia local affairs asa-nSt a ,i.iu 80
"a, ,sslc nf bonds in times ~ pear', ll'i
gives a mud Endorsement TO M cav" s''
senator I'M. following the 'hI'csl IN m
t'.,cin to tnru the other check, hl'''
m ~ llttons which intermediary en-
Ion,,,,d Inc presidcn. at three DE ll'"tN
roirts had bean adopted Wy ne ~
a. offered :, plank nintnd NJ me "u
minis RAJ n Tor rs h. acsN' d. n,
nourago. by vote OF = 70 IL ~ ""s ''
''' .,rrv,here today there was AK OF a.. y
| eold bolt and I seems now very ron
~ ~ ,ncr. may be dcflulc ac.l.h ~ ~
| ,i"' Wv ,,,',l RI, oi the minority. In"
/ iesdcrs however. are sun rNcrci Is i,s
| tt.I 'nflne4ce % rcs,r"ln 's4e,daI M, TO
t,,ii,,,,y EN.Goversor Flower, Who ~
rs, aivoca,ed a bolt. changed front ~
Goiangl G ,,o,9 f5 r. radical G 4" Voc
h,!inon co,,r.a Of the committee ils' night
Indicating tie sealing o' ,ir N'' pr "a
a. egafiun had me 'Il'r'. ~ 90 -, nm
way of staying 'lc ~ TIE ~, ~ , stor,n
lNrr leader ~ p'n' III mon wh1 sald
81 protests IRON i"' ~ -" iere. Tnu
they considered I, sininN a i,.,, islcs'l-
Massachus"ls XIV tnnet,sod and they
IONS vcrr lEgt,N 49,, tha roi.vca
thrcnenea 20 W., Ina ION IN It's ,,-ltoi
ton or dcrhi. Nn't'.o,.,,I,'ion ,y,ro linsoatod
4 INC A'nI Ia thn cass came fhc ultima
coupled wrn ~" vylitn VINO ma hccr
Ton nav ; n',r,,,enon, Chairman. woud
selected ioi p,a "t'a,,ion cn,ild lie nude rs
, rul" thl ~ dai,oatns voting Va tn
iwo-inIds ~ v,as th.s litier fhreni
n2NVst,l' ,i,ori doa the committee on creden
, nl1 ming was allowed tho l,nn'
Snn win Thor big lead could per
on we ,' MS nomination If 'lr g9l'
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! NJ ,.,odida-rs became alarmed ~ W.
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V i,g,tna, Tho VI Esour'1n made hastc 40,
hsngi{D, nor action II was ,',s hiic
r T., tx committee on credenitnlA "i''l
ir,d ~, day session of IN" rpHNrn
tNu q ,ullfty As far AZ results WEIR '"''
y cerr,d a.. n,o,,io
1 i-or over three hours The fonNriN"
awaited the end Of the s'rnfgp ~ ~
committee on credentials; oeriilNlhh ,u'
Y ,,rr IN listening 10 he ferVld or"l"f,
T.. aver champions. The gold men sh' 'll.i
,d in,naSz've as half Il dozen silN.t "'a
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=, ,maeiuat'ons of their supporlers m
seemed indfferen, while 'housands 81
u anv mart in the demonstrat on. ~ Co
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Il Of Kentucky, Goyern9r oy'rmsyer o, rG : ~ u
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-07-09

Inner Inner are colonsl Ra. Hall. W. r.
, rv'S' formerly Of ionsew. and now
bee. Canada. % " =,
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-27
Should Turn Him Down,

1t is not so much Major Josiah Grout
personally as it is the method he has adopt
ed to secure the nomination that leads this
paper to oppose him as Republican candidate
for governor. Grout would in all probability
average fairly wellwith a'number of men who
have held the office, for the gift has been
bestowed upon some decidedly light
weights, but the fact that he has been on
the schedule of the ring" politicians for a
number of years and that he is depending
upon politicians and not upon the votes
OF the people to "boost him up to glory
are reasons why this paper is advocating
the candidacy of CIRCUITS opponent, w. w.
Stickney of Ludlow. 1t is the belief of the
editor of this paper that the nomination OF
W. w. Stickney and the defeat of Major
Grout and his supporters, particularly his
supporters, would be one of the best things
that could happen to the Republican party
and the state Of Vermont. Because Of the
one-sidedness Of the political situation
the Republican party in Vermont has
drifted into the control of clique of poll
ticians who are in it for what there is in it.
The effect Of this control is to dampen the
enthusiasm of the younger element in the
party and thus to lessen the Republican
strength in the state. Major Grout is the
candidate of this clique and it is for this
reason principally that this paper expresses
the hope that the delegates to the conven-
ton in June will turn him down.-Barre
Leader.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-27
Mind Your Own Business.

A subscriber writes: AN article in
the Farm and Fireside, headed 1.-The Best
ADVICE" seems to contain too much good
advice to be lost and not repeated. II
adapts itself to all communities and il
made practical what heaven on earth this
might be in this short space of time
allotted to man on earth, and better fit us
for the great beyond, where our accounts
are weighed, and are liable to be found
wanting. How much better we would be
if we even tried to live up to the Golden
Rule.
Il am more and more convinced, the
longer / live, that the very best advice that
was ever given from friend to friend is con-
tanned in these four words, Mind your
own business The following of it would
save many heartache. Its observance
would insure against every sort of wrang-
ling. When we mind our own business we
are sure of success in what we undertake,
and may count upon glorious immunity
of failure. When the husbandman har-
vests crop by hanging over the fence and
watching his neighbor hoe weeds, 1t will
be time for you and me to achieve renown
in any undertaking in which we do not
exclusively need to mind our own business.
If | had family of young folks to give
advice to, my early, late and constant
admonition would be always and every
where, to "mind your own business"
Thus should they woo harmony and peace,
and live to enjoy something like complete
ness of hfe.'"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-27
PRESS OPINIONS.
Must Assert Independence,

In the contest now going ON over the
nomination for governor, Major CIRCUITS
supporters are claiming big majority in
the convention. Leading papers closely
allied to machine politicians and would-be
"bosses" are enthusiastically pressing his
claims. Is there not too much of this
"claim" business in state politics? Why is
it Major CIRCUITS ''turn" any more than the
turn" of any other man to be governors
Have not the Republicans of the state the
right to choose whom they wish to office,
regardless of any political contract, bar
gain or agreement among political cabals
These are questions that many Vermont
Republican is asking himself just now.
We NAV be mistaken, but we firmly be-
lieve that if the Republicans of the state
will assert their independence and express
their individual conviction at the approach
ing primaries as clearly as they did in the
contest between Mckinley and Reed, Will
liam w. Stickney of Ludlow will be nomi-
mated as the party's candidate for COVER
nor.-Landmark.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-27
Talk is Sometimes Dear"
[See Saturdays Times.


give below extracts from the catalogue
of the noted seedsmen, Frank Ford & Sons
of Ravenna, Ohio:
Imperial a new tomato from Vermont
that is absolutely certain to please all who
plant it. 1t is very early, in productiveness
it is a wonder, second to none either early or
late, the vines grow with such vigor that not
withstanding the severe drouth they continued
to grow and produce wonderfully until killed
by the frost, and then there was more green
fruit than most varieties bear i'll a whole
season. The Imperial is the one for the
market gardener to plant largely even to his
whole ground, its good one, it ripens from
two to three weeks earlier than Dwarf Champ
ion, and will produce more and better fruit of
larger size, and far better quality before a
single specimen of Dwarf Champion is ripe
than the latter will produce in a whole
season.
w. A. Burpee, the great scotsman OF
Philadelphia, says:
In our trial grounds at Fordhook Farm the
Imperial was one of the very first good toma-
toes to ripen.
I. Greiner, of La Sale. N. Y, the best
authority on vegetables in this country SAYS
in Farm and Preside:
The new Imperial tomato is the earliest,
best and most productive tomato have seen.
And / can produce hundreds OF similar
good words for the Imperial; but the best
evidence of superiority is in the fact that
some seedsmen, plant growers, and dealers
tell their customers that their old inferior
varieties are the Imperial, or are just as
good. If you want the Imperial tomatoes
be sure you get them, if you want any OF
the inferior kinds be sure you get them.
Yours for the best,
A. A. HALLIDAY.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-27
Special Town Meeting.

The following has been issued by the
selectmen.
The legal voters of the Town of Rock
ingham are hereby notified and warned to
meet at the Town hall in Bellows Falls, on
Saturday, the 9th day of June, A. D. 1896
at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, to take action
on the following articles:
Article 1. To see if the town will vote
to authorize and instruct the committee ap-
pointed to build High school building on
St. Agnes hall lot in Bellows Falls. to con-
struct and finish said building with four
school rooms in addition to those hereto
fore authorized and in accordance with the
plans now submitted by their architect,
which are so drawn as that said four ad-
ditional rooms may be included therein, and
provide means therefor.
Article 2. To see if the town will vote
to authorize and instruct their said COM
mittee to grade and finish the grounds
around said new High school building, and
provide means therefor.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-27
"Farmer" Circuit Didn't Support Farmer
Fletcher

Josiah Grout Of Derby is the ring candi-
date for governor and is posing as farmer
candidate. What rot! Josiah is lawyer
and all-round office-seeker who does little
fancy farming, besides doing the will OF
the ring. Let us see how this farmer
has carried sail heretofore, and we'll say
nothing about his speaking legislative COM
mittee to defeat practical railroad COM
mission bill. Four years ago the people
desired the nomination of Henry A.
Fletcher of Cavendish, practical lifelong
farmer and man thoroughly qualified for
the governorship.
Where was farmer Grout then?
Was he at work for his brother farmer,
Fletcher?
No!
He was putting in his best licks for Levi
tuller-doing the will of the ring.-Lon-
donderry Sitter.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-27
Junior Exhibition.

The Junior exhibition will be given in
the opera house Friday night. Music is to
be furnished by an Amherst quartet. The
speakers have been carefully trained by
Mrs. j. H. Blakley, and very creditable
exhibition is assured. The following is
the program:
Quartet.
The Love Knot, Perry
JENNIE SPAULDISG SHIPMAN.
The Pilots Story, Howells
ADA LOUISE WILLIAMS.
The Movement Cure for Rheumatism,
Burdette
A. WALDO COOLIDGE.
Quartet.
Nurse Scene," (Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare
MISSES GUILD AND SHIPMAN.
Renyi, Anon.
Lucy JOSEPHINE BARKER.
Mrs. Jones' Revenge, Ingraham
CARRIE EMMA DAGGETT.
Quartet.
Aux Italiens, Lytton
ANNA BELL WILLIAMS.
How Salvador Won, Wilcox
CHARLOTTE MARY DAY.
Quartet.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-27
Memorial Day Orators.

The orators in some of the towns of
Windham and Windsor counties are as fol-
lows:
Bellows Falls, Hon. Henry Ballard, Burling-
Brattleboro, Col. George w. Hooker.
Grafton, Rev. G. W. Perry, North Chester
Jamaica, Rev. S. L. Frohock, Springfield,
Mass.
Saxtons River, Prof H. G.. Bristol.
Wilmington, G. M. Russell.
Putney, Rev. II. D. Maxwell, Brattleboro.
Windham, Hon. l.. M. Read, Bellows Falls.
Bethel, Rev. S. Robson, Randolph.
Chester, Col. j. II. Goulding, Wilmington.
IIartland, Rev. A. j. Hough, Brattleboro.
Ludlow, Albert Sargent.
Pomfret, Rev. M. T. Morrill,, Woodstock.
Royalton, Mai. G. F. Branch, Newport.
Rochester, John w. Gordon, Barre.
Sharon, Rev. Andrew Gillies, White River
junction.
Springfield, E. B. Finn.
White River Junction, Rev. Fred Allen,
Henniker n. ii.
Windsor, Allen Martini Barre.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-27
William E. Gates Commits Suicide.

H. E. Bean started on fishing excur-
sion about o'clock last Saturday morn
ing, taking the back road toward Minard's
pond. About one mile west of the village
he noticed man curled up in the bushes
but did not disturb him until he returned
four or five hours later when he found that
the supposed drunken man was corpse.
The body proved to be that of William E.
Gates, a machinist in the employ of the
Vermont Farm Machine Co. The death
was caused by. chloroform, and the de-
ceased had set about to do a careful and
systematic job. He had taken his shoes,
coat and vest off and selected a well-shel-
tered spot of earth. The coat and vest
were muffled about the head. A pint bot
tie of chloroform with handkerchief in
the nozzle, was placed at the nose and lips
and several other handkerchiefs wrapped
about the face SO that the deadly drug
would have its full effect.
Gates left work about 5 o'clock Friday
night and was seen on the streets until or
8 o'clock. 1t is supposed that the cause Of
the deed was the unfavorable outcome Of a
love affair. On his person was found one
cent and copy of letter supposed to
have been sent his sweetheart.
The deceased was the adopted son of
John Gates, who lives on the hill to the
north OF the bridge leading to G. L. Bar
ber's farm near Saxtons River and bis real
name was w. E. Buskey. He was %
years Of age. Gates left his adopted home
some ten years ago and has not been there
since. Until short time ago he worked
in Brattleboro. He was round shouldered,
wore steel-rimmed spectacles and was
often seen on the street wearing gloves.
He was always considered odd by those
who knew him and it is reported that at
one time he was Seven-day Adventist ex-
horter. On at least two different previous
occasions he attempted suicide by the
same means, once when living with Bert
Sawyer on Atkinson street, and once while
boarding at the Riverside hotel in North
Walpole, but his plans were both times
thwarted.
He was buried Sunday at the expense Of
the town.