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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16
A QUESTION OF FAIRNESS.
(From the Poultney Journal.)

We have examined the entire list of
republican governors since the republican
party was organized, and never yet has
ORLEANS been honored with the choice.
Shall this go on forever? Beginning with
1856, whom the republican party was or
ganized, we find that the counties have
been accorded the candidate as follows:
Addison, Stewart; bennington, Hall; Cal
edonia, Fairbanks, Erastus and Horace;
Chittenden, Peck, Barstow and Wood
bury; Franklin, Smith; Lamoillc. Hendee
and Page; Orange, Farnham Rutland,
Page, Proctor and Ormsbee; Washing ton,
Dillingham; and Dillingham;; Windham
Holbrook and. Fuller; Windsor, Fletcher
Washburn. Converse and Pingree
This makes list of twenty-five govern.
ors, mono of whom have been named from
Orleans county. But this Is not all the
milk found in the cocoanut. OF this array
Windsor has had four or more than an,
other county In the State, and yet the
Dlmes has the audacity to play the par
OF Oliver Twist and stand with basin ant
spoon in hand. and with shame faced eye.
soy, please, sir. We want some more.
Rutland county, the largest In the State
has had three candidates. and Chittenden
the next largest, three, and yet Windsor
ever grasping Windsor, having had nearl,
one-fifth of tho governors, asks for
again! Indeed, a Daniel has come I,
Judgment, when the Times sits on tn
throne Orleans VS.. Windsor! "w
thank thee, BellSnap. for teaching US thi
word" We repeat, We support MaJo
Grout because, In all fairness, Orlean
county should be honored, but above al
VIC support him because ho represents TIM
| type of manhood that has given to tn
Green Mountain State her reputation 70
integrity In business and devotion to coun
try,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16
Major CIRCUITS Nomination Practi-
Cally Assured.

Mai Josiah CIRCUITS strength with the
people has evidently been increased to q
marked degree by the clean canvass that
is being conducted by his friends, and an
impartial survey of the situation at this
time shows that his nomination for COVER
nor is practically assured. The people
are speaking on the subject Of the gov
crnorship in private conversation as well
as through the press, and in the great
majority of the counties of the State the
drift OF public sentiment is Enthusiastically
favorable to the nomination of Maj Grout
Any unprecedented man who has travelled
about the State and taken pains to inform
himself on the subject will confirm this
statement
One OF the significant developments of
tain localities that have been depended
upon to send Stickney delegates to the
State convention are In reality in favor
of ex-Lieut. Gov II. A. Fletcher, also OF
Windsor county. The question of locality
has also entered prominently into the
canvass with the disclosure that Orleans
county has yet to have a governor, while
Windsor county has been honored will
the governorship n number of times.
Tho question Of location is, however
secondary to the general interests of the
State, and no one who has fairly ant
impartially considered the qualifications
and services of tho various gentlemen
mentioned in connection with the republi
can nomination for governor this year
doubts that the welfare of the common
wealth would be safe in tho hands of Maj
Grout, or that the duties of the governor
ship would be discharged with signal abil
ity and credit.
The people know all of the gentlemen
whose names have appeared in tho CUB
ernatorial canvass, and any attempt t
deceive the public will be in vain. TIL,
people know which one of these mon ha
had the most extended and varied ex
perionce in public life: which one has don,
the best service for his country. and To-
his State, and which one would best rep
resent their interests in the executiv,
chair; and 1t is a significant as we'll a.
suggestive fact that the answers to ques
tions regarding these various considera
lions would point to one man. The PEG
pie are plainly thinking out the governor
ship question for themselves and it 1
assuring In this connection to remembe
that the people as a whole when left t
themselves, seldom make a mistake.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16
SENATOR cHANDLsR's RETURN.
How He Is Greeted by Friends In wash
ington--The Chandler Hutton.


II am not giving any more interviews
to tho newspapers" says Senator Chandler
when he is asked II he has any further
contribution to anti-McKinley literature,
or If he wants to add to his own famous
letter of apology and explanation to Sena-
tor Lodge, according to the washington
correspondent of the Manchester, N. H.,
Union. And when he says that the most
satisfactory Interview he has had recently,
occurred while he was attending the
launch of the battleshp Iowa at Philadel-
phia. In the throng he observed charm
Ing young lady whom he took for the
daughter of u friend. Going up behind
her, he touched her on the shoulder and
then to his establishment discovered tina.
1t was n case of mistaken identity.
II beg pardon" said the Senator. po-
litely. II am Senator Chandler and
thought you were some one else"
The young lady smiled and bowed mos
pleasantly. 81 am glad to meet you, Sen
ator Chandler" she said. Then she hes
itatcd for moment All" she added
from what State?"
Just now" says the Senator. tellint
the story, "the people who don't know
Senator Chandler and who don't know
his State are the people I want to meet"
The best button story of the week Is Il
be credited to Horace johnson, the pri
vate secretary of Mr.. Chandler. Coin,
down Pennsylvania avenue yesterday h
spicd button with the words:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16
DISTRICT CONVEN
TION.

A Republican Convention for the Second
Congressional District of Vermont will be
held at Montpelier, Wednesday, April 2e,
1896, at O'Clock y. m, for the purpose or
electing two delegates and two alternates
to attend the Republican National Con-
vention to be held at St. Louis, Missouri,
ON Tuesday June 10, 1896, and for transact
ing any other proper business that may be
brought before 1t.
Towns and cities will be represented In
said Convention on the basis of one dele
gate for each town and city, one delegate
for each 100 votes and one for every frac-
ton of 100 votes exceeding so cast for the
Republican candidate for Governor in 1884
Delegates to he chosen at primary meet
ings called by the Republican COMMITTEES
in each town and will provide themselves
with proper credentials, signed by the
Secretary of said primary meeting at
which they arc-elected, and present them
to the District Committee at their head
quarters at the Pavilion Immediately upon
their arrival at Montpelier,
The District Committee suggest that the
primaries in the several towns be held the
same time as those for tho election OF dele
gates to the State Convention.
The usual courtesy Of fare one way
will be given by the several railroads ir
the State. Explicit directions for Sc
curing round trip tickets will be gtver
upon blank credentials sent to each town
committee.
VIM. II. Dubois. Chairman, West Ran
dolph.
Ira A. Shattuck, Secretary, Hardwick.
Frank d. Hale Lunenburgh.
Amory Davidson, Craftsbury.
L. Bart Cross, Montpelier.
Zina II. Allbee, Bellows Falls.
d. II. Rugg, Hartland.
Republican Committee Of Second Con
gressional District, Hardwick, Vt, April
| 8, 1896.
The appointment of delegates Is thu
same as. that made by the State Commit
| tee
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16
The MERCHANTS
National Bank
Of
BURLINGTON, VT.
Capital, 100000
Surplus, 100000
BURLINGTON, VT.

This bank now occupies its new and ele-
giant building, just completed, and invites
the inspection of the public to its complete
facilities for tho rapid and inexpensive
transaction of all branches of banking. 1t
has one of the finest banking houses in the
country and no expense has been spared
20 make the vaults absolutely impregnable
against the attacks Of burglars, fire or
mob violence. With Its large capital and
ample resources 1t solcts the accounts Of
firms corporations and individuals, and
offers them the most liberal terms that
their responsibility and balances warrant.
Ladies' and family accounts are especially
invited. Special Teller's Window for La.
dies.
| Safe deposit boxes to rent and jewelry.
plate. valuable goods and pictures received
| on storage at very moderate charge.
Wills sealed and registered and a receipt
given for same. Private coupon and
writing rooms for dealers.
| Correspondence or an Interview, with q
view to business relations, Is respectfully
invited. with assurances that all transact
lions will be held In the strictest conn.
dence and given most careful attention.
| l.. L. wOODHOUSE.
| Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16

The preparations for the coronation of
Nicholas II. as car Of Russia go on apace.
1t is stated that a "nihilistc round up is
being inaugurated in all parts of the en-
pire, orders having been issued to arrest
all political suspects at once, and 1000 men
and women have already been lodged in
Jail. Other statements are that the car
is not going to Mini Novgorod for fear
of assassination; that a plot to murder
Nicholas has just been discovered, and
that martial law has been declared in
Moscow. The joys of the ruler of all the
Russias must be almost intoxicating in
their intensity and extent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16
FAVORABLE TO MAI. CIRCUIT.
(From Richford Gazette.)

Everything, however points to the sue
cess of Maj. Grout. whose long years of
public service as soldier and legislator
have made him known throughout the
State as a man of the highest patriotism
and best ability, one who can be fully
trusted to administer the affairs of our
State with fidelity and economy that
the times and conditions demand.
1t Is no disparagement of Mr.. Stickney
to say that he Is, and must continue to be,
second in the race for nomination. Adj
hitting all this most jealous champions
claim for him-high ability and character
and distinguished public service, In neither
respect does he excel his opponent-while
all must frankly admit Mr.. CIRCUITS greater
service and better experience. Allowing
that all other things are even, Mr.. CIRCUITS
distinguished service during the great re-
bellion entitle him to the hearty good will
and earnest support of the republicans of
Vermont A brave soldier and wise legis"
lator, he cannot fail Of being good gov
ernor; and Franklin county will give his
candidacy a loyal support. not because
she loves Stickney less, but Grout more
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16

A canvass among the druggists of this place
reveals the fact that Chambcrlaln's are the
most popular proprietary medicines sold.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, especially, Ia
regarded as in the lead of all throat trouble
remedies, and as such, 1t is freely prescsibed
by physicians. As Group medicine, II 10 also
unexoellcd, and most families with young
children keep bottle always handy for In.
slant use. The editor of the Graphic has no
peatedly known Chamberlain's Cough Rem
coy to do the work after all other medioines
had faiicd--rhe Kimball. 8. D., Graphic! For
sale At s6 and 10 ospss per bottle BY Aeauprs
= Lowry and r. II. Parker, City Drug Store
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16
THE GOvERNORsHlP.
why Various Newspapers Favor Mrjor
CIRCUITS Candidacy

We have hitherto said nothing concern
ing tho gubernatorlal question simply be-
cause there was no occasion to say any
thing Major Grout has resided In this
county several years, he Is we'll known to
the people OF the county, he has been be-
fore them In public, also In his profession
as q lawyer, and is well known here as q
citizen. 1t Is and has been from the be-
ginning conceded that Essex county would
be entirely content with his nomination
and election so that no words OF ours have
seemed necessary. We have had occasion
to be recently with most of the leading
men in the county and they are naturally,
and so far as we have been able to dis
cover, unanimously, In favor of the ma
jor's candidacy. SO far as the various
questions and considerations concerning
his candidacy and that of others through
out the State are concerned our people
seem to care very little. Rivalries amons
candidates do not in this instance reach
the people here.-1sland Pond Herald.
The Poultney Journal presents the To-
cality argument strongly for Major Grout
showing that since the republican party
was organized, out of % governors elected
by it, Orleans county has not had one
and Is the only one except Grand Isle ant
Essex that has not. Windsor county has
had four, Chittenden and Rutland three
| Caledonia. Lamoille, Washington aut
| Windham two each.-Brattlcboro Reform
|
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16

Every man is likely to find out sooner
or later that it is an exceedingly difficult
matter to get ahead of a woman. Philip
Case Fosdick of Ohio is legislator of
somewhat immature years, but he has al
ready discovered to his sorrow the truth
of the above statement. Fosdick intro
duced and secured the passage of bill In
the Legislature of the Buckeye State pro-
viding that ladies must remove their hats
in theatres, and now the indignant women
have introduced bill in the Legislature
making. it a misdemeanor for a man to &c
out between the acts. If this bill be-
comes a law, as seems likely according to
all reports, there will be a dull thud in
the price of cloves.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16

1t is astonishing how many successful
men in this country have Vermont affilia-
tions. every State In the Union having its
quota of Green Mountain boys. Manley NJ,
Gillian, one of the most successful ad-
vertisins managers of the day, is not a
Vermonter, but he made Vermont wo-
man his wife, 1t is a great thing to be
born in Vermont, but a man so unfortu-
nate as to have been born elsewhere can
largely retrieve his fortunes by marrying
a Green Mountain girl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16

According to this statement the number
of sheep in Vermont has fallen off nearly
los. 900 and it requires a very short calcu
lation to show that at this rate the sheep
industry in this State would be almost
entirely wiped out in the next ten years.
We do not believe that this will be the
result, however, for unless appearances
are woefully misleading a republican Con-
gress backed by the overwhelming senti-
ment of the people will at an early date
take steps to preserve our home market
for products for home industries.
II will not be out of place in this connec-
ton TO suggest that Vermont farmers
can do nothing that will help in this direc-
ton more than to roll up republican
majority of from 10000 to $1,000 in Sept
ember, and thus set the pace for glori-
Gus victory in November for protection
and prosperity throughout the nation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16
WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise il
the new special column Of this paper. Soni'
bargains are offered there this week which
it will pay you to read about SEQ page
seven. This paper has moro than %, O0C
readers every week, and ono cent wore
will reach them oil.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16

give enthusiastic support to a man who
has shown the stuff he Is made of by
standing up during whole session of Con-
gress against an angry mob whom his
courage and determination had brought to
terms, The American people like man
who cam do things and Thomas b. Reed Is
a man Of that kind.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16
i have troubles OF my own.
Don't mention yours.


Buying a couple of dozen. Mr. johnson
went onward to the capitol. Half an
hour later twcnty-four Senators were
wearing the little round embems in their
buttonholes. Senator Hale walked up to
Senator Lodge, who had one on. Whose
button is that?" asked Mr.. Hale with
interest.
Senator Lodge looked upon his colleague
with a pity for his stupidity. why"
said he, that's a Chandler button, OF
course"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16
Burlington
Savings Bank.
CHARTERED IN 1s47.
Deposits Dec. 81, 1896, $5,O65, 7Os.8
surplus 28s, 1873. 08
Total Assets, $5,327, S8757

TRUSTEES.
9nAnS Msf =. SMITH, M M,Es1H aasss as'
j. j.. BAnsTow, A. @. PIERCE,
HENRY WELLS.
Receives and pays deposits daily. De-
posts made on either of the first four busi-
ness days of any month draw interest from
the 1st II made afterward interest VIII
commence the first of the following month,
Interest will be credited to depositors
Jan. list and July LIST, compromising twice
year. There are no stockholders IN TINS
oank. All the earnings, less expenses, De,
long to depostors. The rate of interes,
depends on the earnings, and for the pas
seven years has been
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16
REPUBLICAN DISTRICT CoNvEN-
TION

Tire republicans of the first Congress
ional district of Vermont are notified to
meet in convention at burlington Thurs
day. April 30, 1896, at II o'clock in the
forenoon, for the following purposes, to
wit: To appoint two delegates and two
aternates to the national republican con-
venton to be held ut St. Louis Missouri,
on Tuesday. June &c. 1896, at IL o'clock
noon. Towns will be represented on the
basis of one delegate from each town and
an additional delegates for each one
hundred votes, and for each fraction of
one hundred votes exceeding nifty cast
for the republican candidate for governor
at the election in 1894. Delegates will pro-
vide themselves with proper credentials
signed by the secretary of their several
primary meetings. and present them to
the district commttee at their rooms at
the Van Ness House. The usual courtesy
of reduced rates will be extended by the
railroads in the district
j. NJ SLADE, Chairman,
j. Fl. WHIPPLE, Secretary.
II. C. GLEASON,
II. r. WILDER,
II. n. GRAY
+. A. FIELD,
JUAN ROBINSON,
Republican District Committee.
| Manchester Centre VT, March 80, 1896.
| On the above basis towns will be entitled
to representation as follows
| Addison county-Addison, 3; Brdport, 3;
Bristol, 8; Cornwall, 3; Ferrisburgh. 4; Cos
hen, 2; Granville. 2; Hancock. 2; Leicester,
| 2; Lincoln, 2; Mlddlebury, G; Monkton, 3;
New Haven, 8; orwell 8; Panton, q Rip
ton, 2: Salisbury, q Shoreham, 8; Starks-
| boro, 8; Vergenncs, 4; Waltham, l. Wey-
bridge, 2; Whiting, 2.
| Bennington county.-Arlington. 3; Ben
nington, s; Dorset, 2; Glastonbury, !: Wood
ford, /; Landgrove, 2; Manchester, 4; Peru,
2; PowrEl. 2; Rcadsboro, q Rupert, 81
Sandgate. .: Searsburg, J. SALISBURY, g.
Stamford, 2; Sunderland, 2; Winhali. @
Chittenden county-Bolton, 2; Burling-
ton. 16; Charlotte, 3; Colchester. 5; Essex
8; Hinesburgh A. Huntington. 8; Jericho
3; Milton, 4; Richmond, 3; Shelburne, 2;
South Burlington, q st. George, !; Under
hill, 2; Westford, 3; Williston, 3.
Franklin county-Bakersfeld, 2; Berk-
shire, 3; Enosburgh. 4; Montgomery, 8
Fairfax, 3; Fairfield, 2: Georgia, 3; Swan
ton, 4; Franklin, 2; Georgia, 3; Highgate
4; Richford, 4; Sheldon, 3: st. Adams, 0.
Grand lsle-Alburgh, 3; Grand Isle. 2
Isle La Motto, 2; North Hero, q South
Hero, ..
Lamoile county--Belvidcre, q Cam
bridge, g.; Eden, 2; Gilmore. 2; Hyde Park
g. Johnson, 4; Morristown 5; Stowe, 81
Waterville, 2; Wolcott g.
Rutland county-Benson, 3; Brandon, 6
Castleton, 3: Chittenden, 2; Clarendon, 2
Dandy, 2; Fair Haven. 8: Hubihrdton. 2
Ira, q Mendon, 2; Middletown, 2; Mount
Holly, 9; Mount Tabor, /; Pawlet, 8; Pitts
field, 2; Pittsford, 3; Poultney, 4; Proctor
81 Rutland, /; Rutland City, -; Sherburne
Q: Shrewsbury, 2; Sudbury, .; Tinmouth
3; Wallingford. 4 West Haven, /; Wes
Rutland 4; Wells, 2.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16

we do not regard it as necessary to warn
Green Mountain girls that they would not
find their surroundings conscnlal In that
cline, even IL they did not have better
matrimonial market at home
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16
4 IL per cent.

All taxes are paid by the bank on depo,,
sits of $500 or less. Deposits are received
In sums from 81 to $1,000 and no interest,"
VIII be paid on any sum in excess OF TINS
amount, except on deposits by widows, or
phans. administrators, executors, guard
ians, charitable or religious institutions OF
on trust funds deposited by order of court.
This bank prefers Vermont securities
for the investment of its funds, and SENDS
no money out OF the State until the nome
demand Is met.
No money loaned to any officer or trustee
of the bank.
CHARLES T. SMITH, President.
c. Il. WARD, Treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16

The Rutland Herald asks for an eNplana-
ton of how it got left on the appointments
OF the Vermont Methodist conference,
which it announced twenty-four hours be-
hind the Free Press. That Is easy. The
Herald was left simply out of force Of
habit
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16

general banking business transacted.
Eoreign exchange bought and Sold
travellers Letters of Credit issued, pay
able In all parts OF the world.
Special attention given to business OF
out-of-town customers. Accounts may be
opened by mall and all communications
VIII receive prompt and careful attention
JOEL II. GATES. President,
DANIEL w. ROBINSON, V!ce-Prest.
L. L. BURGESS. Cashier.
II. T. EUTTER. Assistant Cashier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16

1t is only a short tlmo since corn was
30 cheap in many parts of the West that
1t was used for fuel, and now 1t is reported
that in Central New York potatoes are
being used for fuel for the same reason.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1896-04-16
1T WILL BE GOV. CIRCUIT.
CFrom the Fair Haven Era)

Unless all signs fail! the next,governor OF
Vermont will be Hon. Josiah Grout OF
Derby.
Briefly sketched, the record Of his life
reads as follows: Josiah Grout was born
of American parents in Compton, Canada,
May rs. 1912. When six years of age his
parents removed to Vermont, where he
received his education. He left st. Johns
bury academy, October 2, 1861, to enlist as
private in Co. l, LIST Vermont cavalry
While serving with tho list Vermont he
participated in II different engagements
and was wounded in a skirmish with the
guerilla Mosby April I, 1863. Since the war
he has been engaged in the practice of law,
and in following the avocation Of farmer,
In both of which professions he has met
with eminent success.
Though not a native Of the State, YER
mont has had no more loyal or devoted
son, during the so years that he has made
tho State his home.
Mr.. CIRCUITS abilities were early recog-
nized by his townspeople whom he has
served many terms'in the Legislature At
three different times in 1874 1885, and 1855
he has been speaker of the House.
AS patriot in the services of his coun-
try, industrious member of the farming
community and law maker at the State 3
capital. he has earned the merited respect
and appreciation of his fellow citizens,
who now propose to elevate him to the
highest office within their gift, that OF
governor of the State.
That Mr.. Grout will make the State a
good governor. those best acquainted with
him haven't the least doubt The same
qualities that have distinguished him as
patriot citizen and legislator, will cause
him to take high rank among Vermont
executives.
The citizens of Vermont will soon be
called upon to make choice for chief exc.
| cutive. Those who carefully weigh tho
candidates will we are sure, make q choice
| of Josiah circuit Of Derby.