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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-09
Danger of the Bosses.

Now in this state campaign those ele-
ments that are combining and conspiring
to force the nomination of Josiah Grout for
governor, because it is his ''turn," because
contracts are out for certain goods and
they must be delivered. must not forget
that there is a great body of free, indepen-
dent Republicans to settle with at the eau
cuses and the convention. The leaders of
this combination have proclaimed that
Josiah Grout shall be nominated that Will
liam w. Stickney shall be defeated and re-
duced to subordination; that when his
'turn" comes he will be summoned by this
self-constituted junta of managing politi-
clans that until that time his proper role
is obedience and humility and suhjection
to the DEGREES of the power that says to
this citizen of Vermont, Come, and he
cometh; to that citizen, Go, and he goeth
For both the bosses and the people there
was lesson in the late convention. The
bosses may see their danger and be warned
of the wrath to come; the people may
know their power and never fear or fail te
use it. So will the June convention bring
new glory to the Republicans OF Vermont
Vermont Watchman.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-09
Carry on the Good Work.

Machine rule and political " deals" may
easily be swept aside when they come in
conflict with public opinion. The outcome
of the late Republican convention is ready
proof of the case with which scheming and
wire-pulling can be smashed when indepen-
dent voters stand up to their convictions.
The present is an excellent opportunity
to carry on the work inaugurated at the
Montpelier convention. There has been
entirely too much dictation to the Republi-
cans in regard to state offices and this
dictation proceeds as part of settled plan
on the part of few individuals TO assume
control of the party and award positions
as a perquisite for past favors, or gift for
future services. We would be very glad
to have at the coming state convention a
free, unbiased, expression of opinion in
relation to nominations to the governorship
and minor offices. If. say three-fourtls OF
our Republicans would pay no attention to
politicians and let newspaper appeals 90 to
for just what they are worth, and send del
egates to the state convention who are
honest, Trustworthy men. what a vast
improvement would be wrought in state
politics Landmark
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-09
CENTRAL VT. RAILROAD

Time Table corrected to May 8, 1896 Trains
will leave Bellows Falls daily except Sun
days unless otherwise noted. as follows:7
NORTH GOING via SULLIVAN RAILROAl
5.35 q. m. MIXED, for White River junction
1910 p. m. EXPRESS MAIL, for White Rive,
Junction, Montpelier, Barre, st. Aibans,
points West. Wagner Parlor Car White
River Junction to Montreal.
2.52 D. n. FAST EXPRESS, for White River
junction, Montpelier, Barre, Burlington.S st
Albans, ,and Montreal. Pullman Sleeping
Car Write River junction to Chicago
without change. Due in Chicago 800
next night.
6.55 p. m. PASSENGER, for White River
junction.
.11.lo p. IN. NIGHT EXPRESS, for White
st. Albans, Ogdensburg, Montreal, Chioag;
and points West. Wagner Sleeping Car.
Bellows Fails to Montreal. (Runs daily
Sundays included) to Montreal.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT BELLOWS FALLS.
+4.41 a. m. NIGHT EXPRESS, from Montres
via White River Junction.
800 a. m. LOCAL EMPRESS, from Whit,
River junction.
LII p. m. EXPRESS MAIL, from st. Alban
and all points on Central Division.
3.52 p. m. LIMITED EXPRESS, from MOI,
treal and Ogdensburg, via White Rive
7.O5 p M MIXED, from White River Jms
tion.
F.W. BALDWIN. Gen. supt
8. ". CUMMINGS, Gen. Pass. Agent.
*Dat]y. NDaily except Monday.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-09

have made their appearance much to the con-
venience of the people.
Charles Mansur was injured quite seriously
Tuesday by a horse stepping on his foot, caus-
ing wrenching of parts of that member.
James Parkhurst has sold his home to Mrs.
Jane Craigin who has taken possession. Mr..
Parkhurst and family have moved into J. N
Waite's house and he VIII work in the tub
shop.
Charles Lester has accepted the position as
commander of Commodore Hiltons fleet at
Lowell Lake for the season. This makes
Mr.. Testers fifth consecutive year at the
lake.
Postmaster Gilmore is improving the ap-
pearance of his front yard by filling in the
banking and grading up to the house. Let
others follow his example and make this viii
lage one of the most attractive in this section.
Fraternity Lodge 1. o. o. F. worked the
initiatory degree on a candidate last Tuesday
evening. This lodge started with less than
30 members a little more than year ago and
has already doubled in membership.
The library association will present the
drama, ''The Darky Wood Dealer, at the
town hall next Friday evening. Everyone
should attend as the association want TO pur-
chase new books and every admission helps
the cause along.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-09
Indiana for Mckinley.

The Indiana state Republican conven-
ton met at indianapolis Thursday. A
strong effort was made to carry the state for
Harrison, but regardless of all that could
be done by the Harrison leaders the follow
ing was adopted:
:" Believing as we do in protective
tariff. the leading issue before the people,
we favor the nomination as president OF
the United States of the man who perfectly
represents protective tariff and the car
dinal principles OF the Republican party,
the man who with the resistless shibboleth
of protection and prosperity has challenged
the attention of the commercial world and
Won the support of every patriotic work
ingman OF our country. that loyal Ameri-
can citizen, soldier, statesman and Chris
tian gentleman, William Mckinley of Ohio,
and the delegates selected by this body are
directed to cast their votes for William
Mckinley as long as there is any hope Of
his nomination"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-09
New Hampshire News.

DIR. j. A. Greene is to assume the man
agement of the Weirs Hotel at the Weirs.
The New Hampshire National guard
will go into camp at Concord June 8, and
remain five days.
Harry F. Colburn of Manchester was
terribly injured Sunday by the breaking of
his bicycle while he was riding at high
speed.
Albert l. Foster, the embezzling tax col
lector OF Concord, has been sentenced to
seven years at hard labor in the states
prison.
Ella, the 11-year-old daughter of Will
liam Brunn of Exeter, fell into bonfire
Wednesday afternoon and was so terribly
burned that she will die.
Julian F. Trask of Laconia has recently
been appointed labor commissioner, and
John Bourlet, the former commissioner,
will make an active canvass for the mayor
ship Of Concord.
Hon. Frank Jones sails on the 18th inst.
on his annual trip to Europe to attend the
annual meeting of the Frank Jones Brew
ing company, in London and make a tour
Of the British Isles.
The arrangements for the good roads
convention to be held in Concord May 13
and IA are practically completed and there
is reason to expect a large gathering of
people and interesting exercises.
Insurance Commissioner Linehan has
refused to permit the new Iron Hall associ-
alton to do business in this state. 1t is
said that the supreme court will be asked
to reverse the commissioners decision.
A large and well filled ice house in New
market, owned by E. j. Youngs was de-
stroyed by an incendiary fire on the 9TH
inst. This is the second ice house de-
stroyed by incendiaries in that town with
in month.
Warren +. Putnam, formerly president
of the Granite State National bank, has
been in the Exeter jail awaiting the final
decision on his appeal from sentence i'm
posed by the United States district court.
Wednesday the supreme court Of the United
States rendered a decision that Putnam
should serve five years in the state prison.
Fifteen towns in the state have recently
complied with the requirements OF the law
as enacted by the last legislature, whereby
they are entitled to state aid in establish
ing free public libraries. Other towns are
moving in the same direction. AS result
of the new law there will not be more than
30 towns in the state without libraries.
This is the first year Of the operation of
the new law.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-09
O. D. GRAY & co.
Cash Clothing Store,
BELLOWS FALLS VT.
BELLOWS FALLS, VT.

per factory Thursday caused a few hours sus-
pension to business.
Master Allie Batchelder began his trouting
season by taking from the river near his home
trout weighing one pound.
An interesting lvceum was held Tuesday
evening in the high school room. One more
will be held during the present term.
The ladies of St. Luke's society will have
an ice cream sale in their hall over Pollard 5
store next Wednesday evening, May l3.
Misses Farnum and Batchelder of Peru and
Miss Gibson and Earl Davis of Londonderry
went to their homes last week from the high
school.
Charles Walker and wife went to Boston
"Wednesday taking little Carletta for ear
treatment. Her many friends hope it Will
prove very successful.
The date of the county prize speaking con-
test has been fixed for MAY % at White River
Junction. Chester will send two speakers to
meet two from each high school of the county.
On Tuesday last George Strong lost between
Bellows Falls and this place rubber coat
having the name of John Collins inside. Any
one finding it will please to return IT to George
Strong or let him know where 1t may be
found and receive a suitable reward.
The annual speaking contest for Chester
high school will be held either Friday even
ing MAY 10, or Tuesday evening, May l9, at
town hall. There will be IL speakers and
five prizes awarded. There is much interest
taken as the winners are to speak in the
county contest.
WESTON.
The bakers cart and hulled corn wagon
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-09
Vermont News.
Montpelier to have a New City Hall.


At largely attended special city meet
ing Wednesday it was decided by vote OF
Is to 42l not to buy the Golden Fleece
building at cost of 1926, 800 for a city hall.
The city council was instructed to employ
an architect to draw plans for new city
hall to be erected on Haymarket square,
owned by the city, with estimates of cost,
the same to be submitted to the voters for
their approval within 60 days.
Prohibitionists in Vermont.
Only 25 persons besides four reporters
were present at the capitol in response to
the call for mass convention of the Pro-
hlbitionists of the state last Thursday to
nominate state ticket, four presidential
electors and nine delegates to the national
The committee on resolutions reported the
following which was adopted as the plat
form Of the convention:
"The prohibition party of Vermont in con-
vention assembled, in reliance upon Almighty
God, hereby declare that we are opposed to
the manufacture, importation, expectation,
and transportation of Intoxicating liquor ior
beverage purposes and i'll view ofssthe univer-
sal declaration of different bodies against the
liquor traffic we invite their cooperation
with us i'll sustaining at the ballot box the
candidates of the only party whose actions
are in accordance with these declarations.
We invite. also, with them all others of what
ever belief and party who are against the sa-
loon and its corrupt influence to join with us
in voting into power a party pledged for its
overthrow, earnestly believing that the sue
cess of the great principle is assured as soon
as the believers in it will lay aside their diff
ferent party affiliations and unite in its sup
port. We again appeal for united support
for the state and national candidates of the
party"
Pending adoption M. G. Winchester of
Newfane, who had made himself notice
able by being constantly on the floor and
making long speeches, created something
of sensation when he said the democratic
and republican parties and the church are
bulwarks behind which the traffic in intoxi-
eating liquor is protected.
1t was voted that nominations be made
from the floor and they were as follows
For governor, Judge Rodney c. White
more of St. .Albans; lieutenant governor,
c. W. Wyman of Brattleboro; secretary
of state, Rev. A. M. Woodruff of East
Hardwick; treasurer, Milo Davidson of
NeWlane audltOr, L. w. neeleT OF hlcn-
ford presidential electors, H. G. Barnes,
Swanton, DR.. G. B. Wilson, Bradford,
Prof. H. N. Seeley, Middlebury and DR..
l.. W. Hanson, Barre; delegates to the
national convention at Pittsburg, G. w.
Wyman, Brattleboro, H. G.. Barnes,
Swanton, Rodney c.. Whittemore, St. Al
bans, Rev. G. L. Story, Milton, M. c.
Winchester, Newfane, Rev. G. w. Nor
row, Randolph, F. H. Shepard, FAN
Haven, B. A. Beatty, Sheldon, and d. A.
Kneeland, Waitsfeld. The appointment
of alternates was left with the executive
committee, which was also enjoined to fill
vacancies.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-09
Special Campaign Offers

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the following papers at the special low
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-09
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A Success in Every Way.

The BELLOWS FALLS TIMES as semi
weekly is a success in every sense of the
word 1t has now entered upon its second
year as a twice-aweek newspaper, and it
was never so excellent and prosperous a
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Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-09
Why Windham County Should Support W. ".
StiCkuey,

Between now and the 18th of next June
when the state convention meets at Bur
lington the question of who will be the
next governor of Vermont must be decided
and this will be decided largely at the eau
cuses electing delegates. Leaving the rest
of the state out of consideration we say
that Windham county should support W.
w. Stickney of Ludlow for the following
reasons:
He is just as able, clean and fit a man as
any other candidate and in our judgment
better fitted for the position than any other
candidate.
He = is the citizen of neighboriHg
county, one of our home folks and should
be supported in preference to man not
one whit his superior from the northern
end of the state.
The argument that we have had COVER
nor from this end of the state recently and
so should not ask for one now is childish
and absurd The present governor and
lieutenant governor and their predecessors
were from the northern counties, and if the
ring slate goes through the next governor
and lieutenant governor will come from the
north.
The northern end of the state is and has
been for years disproportionately repre-
sented in the state offices and will continue
to be SO as long as the present apathy and
Indifference on the part of the people in
this section of the state continues. The
only way to gain recognition is when a
good man is up to support him.
Senator Proctor has declared that the
people of Vermont will not abide the dicta-
ton of bosses. In his mastery speech at
Montpelier Senator Thurston said: .'This
is Republican year, a year Of the people.
No bosses or combination OF bosses can
thwart their will" This has proved true
SO tar as presidential candidates are con-
cerned; whether it shall prove true as re-
CARDS gubernatorial candidates remains to
be seen. That ring exists and that
Josiah Grout is the ring candidate no one
can successfully dispute. Will the voters
of Windham county ratify the selection Of
the bosses when that ratification calls for
the turning down of one of our citizens
If not it behooves all to turn out to the
caucuses and see that Stickney delegates
regarding whose preference there can be
no question of doubt, are semitic Burlington.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-09
A Part of the Program.


The amiable Free Press, the principal
ring organ in the state, has kindly com
pleted the state ticket, and now all that
remains is tor the people of Vermont to
ratify it. There is no longer any doubt in
the mind Of. the contemporary that the
name of Josiah Grout will head the ticket
Pressure has been brought to bear on the
Hon. G. M. Winslow of Brandon and he
is blandly laid on the shelf. The contem-
porary says: "We are now authorized
by him to state, that while fully appreciat-
ing the respect and friendship which has
dictated the suggestion of his name for SO
honorable position, he is not willing to
enter into any contest for the place, and
desires that his name be no further con-
sidered in connection with the lieutanant-
governorship." 1t is also stated that
Treasurer Field, Secretary of State
Brownell and Auditor Hale will be their
own successors with the hearty approval OF
the Republicans of Vermont"
The further statement is made "that
Hon. Nelson w. Fisk OF Grand Isle county
has yielded to the wish of many of his
warm friends throughout Vermont and that
he will be candidate for the second place
on the ticket" This is refreshing news.
No one had the least suspicion that the
Hon. Nelson w. Fisk had political aspira-
tions. Indeed, if the contemporary can
be believed, this is none of his doing; it is
at the urgent and irresistible solicitation of
friends that he launches his frail bark on
the tempestuous sea Of Vermont politics.
We are informed that " it is the simple
truth that he has up to this time resisted
a very considerable amount of pressure
from many quarters, urging him to permit
the use of his name."
How charming! Picture the Grand Isle
Cincinnatus living in seclusion and not dar-
ing to cross the raging waters that separate
his native heath from the political pot that
seethes and boils in the vicinity OF Burling-
ton lest he be drawn into the vortex and
he be crowned with unwilling honors. But
notwithstanding his isolated situation, and
his modest attempts to shun notoriety, his
g friends have found him out and will now
do their darndest with him.
| We are told that '' he has not asked fol
support, nor shown any eagerness to
become a candidate for lieutenant gov.
ernor." This too is refreshing. 1t is the
general impression that in these degenerate
days candidates, with the exception o.
Josiah Grout, seek the office; but here /:
an instance of the office seeking the man
The Hon. Nelson w. Fisk is to have
honors thrust upon him. Sad It's It's true
We are told that "good Grand Isle
county has at last been recognized; bu
what recognition and what 9 friends
Since the famous Page-W oodbury contest
an election to the lieutenant -governorsbiI
is equi, alent TO political burial, though ou
present lieutenant governor hopes to hav'
a resurrection in due season.
So the tick. is to be Grout and Fisk
and all the little organs are to say 81
mote it be-" But after all the contempt
rary cannot claim very much credit 70
enterprise inasmuch as this ticket wa
arranged several years ago. An enterprls
ing journal should give fresher news tina
this.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-09
Bugle Notes.
Army OF the Republic.

The 9th annual reunion of the society
will be held at Burlington, Vermont, on
the 10Th and 18th of September, 1896.
This change of time is made to avoid the
numerous college commencements, army
and political conventions held in the month
of june, and also to escape the extreme
heat of the summer months.
General Orland Smith of Baltimore, Md.
will be the orator and Captain Jack Craw-
ford OF New York (the Poet SCOUT the
poet.
The exercises will be of the usual charac-
ter. including an excursion on Lake Cham.
PLAIN. Full particulars will be given in 9
future circular.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-09
CHESTER.

J. W. Farwell went to Boston Wednesday.
N f. Davis was in Londonderry Tuesday.
Miss Addie Archer is enjoying a new BIZ
cycle.
Frank Harris went to Deerfield, Mass,
Thursday.
j. E. Pollard went to Boston Wednesday
on business trip.
f. G. White of Cavendish was in town
Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Minnie Gould of Perkinsville called
ON friends i'll town Thursday.
jackson Pierce Is at present quite poorly /;
DIR. Ray Is attending him.
Frank Stearns has his Office connected with
the Green Mountain telegraph line.
Walter Green is driving four horses on the
road machine, assisting commissioner ID. W.
Davis.
Miss Eva Cutler went to Claremont Wednes-
dav to work with Mrs. Lila Ware IN the
dressmaking business.
a very handsome granite monument has
been placed this week on the Rebecca Allen
lot in Brookside cemetery.
A slight accident to the engine in the wrap
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1896-05-09
RUTLAND RAILROAD
GOING NORTH

GOING NORTH
5.l5 q. m. MIXED for Rutland and intermer
late stations.
l2l0 p. m. BOSTON MAIL, for Rutland, B,n
Hngton, st. Albans, Richford, Montreal
also, Ogden sburg.
2.55 p. m. GREEN MOUNTAIN FLYER for
Rutland, Burlington, st. Alb ms and
Montreal. Wagner Parlor Car to st. Albans
ant Pullman Sleepi Car st. Albans to
Chicago without change due at Chicago
900 p. IN. next night.
7.l5 p. m. LOCAL EXPRESS for Rutland
and intermediate stations.
Ills p. m. Night Express for Montreal, Oe
densburg Ottawa and the West. Through
Sleeper for MontI cal.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT BELLOWS FALLS
1900 q. m. Night Express from Montresl !
Ogdensburg and the West
s.25 q. m. LOCAL EXPRESS from Rutland.
LIS p. N. EXPRESS MAIL, from ST. AIben
and all points
s.45 p. m. GREEN MOUNTAIN FLYEY from
Montreal, St. Albans, Ogdenburg, Richfort
and Rutland.
645 p. m. MIXED, from Rutland.