Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-02
WINDSOR COUNTY REPUBLICANS
Would Like j. e. Ehright For Senator
Old Democrats Desert Their Party.

White River Junction, W.. April L.
There is but little being done by either
party so far as county or town politics are
concerned. The town committees are back
ward In preparing their "slates" for the
coming county convention Windsor coun-
ty seems to be far behind the others, yet
we trust our more prominent politicians
VIII make an effort to awaken the sleeping
ones round about them.
The Free Press correspondent has inter-
viewed several leading republicans and
learns that there are possibly three or
four who would be very much pleased with
the title of senator from Windsor county
this year. Alfred Il. Watson of Hartford
has been mentioned as n possibility, while
J. C. Enrght of Windsor, now States
attorney, seems to be a more favorable
candidate than Mr.. Watson. 1t can be
safely said, II Mr.. Enright should receive
the nomination, he will also receive the
support of nearly every republican in this
section of Windsor county. His ability as
lawyer is unquestionable, and the fact
is well known that whatever point he at
tempts to carry, success seems to follow.
As States attorney his record Is excel
lent, having conducted affairs In a credit
able manner. 1t has been rumored that II
Mr.. Enrights name is proposed at the
county convention, his successor as States
attorney will be ]. G.. Harvey of this town.
capable of conducting the affairs OF this
county in business-like manner.
County Sheriff Howe of Ludlow having
served two terms. he will be retired; and
who his successor will be is yet an open
question. Deputy Sheriff II. II. Peck of
this town has faithfully performed the
duties of his office, and should he by
chance receive any announcement from
his friends in a way of promotion, 1t can
safely be said he would accept the honor.
He has clean record as a soldier in the
civil war, and Is member of the Grand
Army post, as well as Mason. The
opinion among those best informed is that
r. II. Spafford of Springfield will undoubt-
edy be nominated to succeed Mr.. Howe.
1t Is the custom In this county to elect
county sheriff by seniority, and If such
should be the case this year Deputy Dan
Jones of South Royalton will be the can
didate, as he Is the oldest officer in the
county. Several times he has been re-
quested by those who knew his qualities
to accept the office, but has declined each
time, Drefering to remain as deputy.
For judges of Probate Court, but very
little has beer said or done, although one
or two names have been discussed. For
county commissioner there is no reason to
doubt that the present incumbent can
have the office again If he will accept.
Several prominent republicans have dis
Ludlow as a probable candidate for gov
ernor, and should he receive the nomina-
ton they will endeavor to give him solid
vote. The county committee expect hard
work will be necessary to do all there is
to be done and will put out fun votes.
Just now the question of town representa-
tive has not been considered. Probably
but n little attention will be given the
matter until May or June.
1t is impossible to learn anything as yet
what the democrats intend to do or who
they propose to run for any of the offices,
excepting governor. DR.. j. II. Jackson of
Barre and Thomas Maloney of Rutland
are being considered Mr.. Maloney seems
to be more favorable candidate than DR..
Jackson. There are plenty of men who
are hankering for office and will undoubt-
edly be ready to step forward and de-
clare themselves candidates.
A report is in circulation here to-day
that two prominent business men have de-
nounced democracy and will in the future
vote nothing but straight republican tick
cts They are men who in years now
past and gone have stood shoulder to
shoulder and scorned a man that would
vote other than a democratic ticket. But
like many others they have been victims
OF the democrats, but now have opened
their eyes and see that McKinleyism Is
the best after all.