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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-12
That Lincoln Caucus.

The FREE PRESS is in receipt of COM
Imunication from three prominent citizens
Of the town of Lincoln, contradcting the
statements made in despatch printed in
certain papers, charging that the recent
caucus to elect delegates to the state con-
vention was carried by dishonest methods.
The charge, they say, resembles a cry of
stop thief" made by fleeing thief They
state that tickets for one of the Rutland
county candidates fer governor were given
out to various poor men, some of whose
names are given. who were to be paid for
their notes.-the object OF the numbering
being to show after the caucus that the
men had voted as they had been hired to
vote and were entitled to their money TIC
defeat this device the Mccullough men
moved that the ballots be destroyed after
they were counted, and the motion was
carried. The ballots were thus destroyed
the destruction of them was approved by
some Of the best friends of the candidates
No marked ballots were cast for General
Mccullough. The crowd, they say, was
an orderly one. and the statement that
liquor was furnished by the Mccullough
men is false. The two tpsy men in the
caucus were not supporters Of Mccullough
Such are some of the statements made
and some Of the unsuccessful expedients
adopted by General McCullough's oppo-
nents to defeat the popular choice Of Lin
coin are described but as the contest is
over in that quarter il hardly seems nee
essary 10 print the details. It is perhaps
enough to say that the denials and the ale
cations are explicit. and are accompanied
by responsible names. The three McCul.
loMgh delegates elected. our correspondents
say. are honorable and respected citizens
and sound republicans and Lincoln has
not three ADLER or better men,"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-12
The Result in Burlington.

The city caucus to elect delegates to the
State republican convention was one Of the
largest gatherings of the kind ever held
in Burlington and in view Of the intense
feeling prevailing and the excitement at
tending the contest, the caucus must be re-
garded as an orderly gathering. The sup
porters Of General Mccullough made a
spirited and determined contest and in
view Of the obstacles with which they had
to contend, which II would be useless to
consider at this time, they have every rea-
son to be gratified over the handsome show.
ing they made. The supporters of Mr..
Clement, who in this instance included a
number OF MIR. Proctor's admirers, won a
distinct victory. and they have every rea-
son to feel gratifed over the result We
congratulate them on their victory.
In the meantime the supporters of Gen.
eral Mccullough will bear in mind that a
large part of the delegates to the State
convention remain to be chosen, and that
with his handsome lead over each of his
rivals, his prospects are still more encour-
aging than those Of either Mr.. Clement OF
Mr.. Proctor. General Mccullough will moi
be the first gubernatorial candidate to wiz
IN spite Of the loss OF Burlington's delega-
ton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-12

the experience of Governor Van SAINT Of
Minnesota. When he began his crusade
against the railroad magnates concerned
in the formation of the Northern Securities
company for the purpose Of wiping out
competition in the territory concerned. 1t
was generally predicted that his course
meant political suicide He is now In the
field for denomination and according to
the st. Paul Pioneer Press the little talk
that is heard in opposition to him will
amount to nothing. The reason assigned
for this is that Governor Van SAINT has
made himself so strong with the people by
his fight against the railroad merger as to
render futile any attempt to prevent him
from succeeding himself.
Significantly enough the Pioneer Press
says that Governor Van SAINT undertook
this struggle in behalf of the interests OF
the people without any reference to Its ef-
fects upon his political future, prompted
by no motive except his sense of public
duty. In performing his duty TO his con-
stituents as he saw 1t he has made his
nomination more secure than he could in
any other way, and he has become popu-
lar leader. These lessons from our modern
public life can not fail to have a whole
some effect upon American youth, and re-
suit in the establishing of higher stand
ard Of citizenship and public service.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-12
Gen. McCullough's Favorable Out.
look,
(From MONDAYS Daily Free Pressl

(From Mondays Daily Free Press)
Returns have been received from prac-
tically all of the caucuses held on Satur-
day for the election of delegates to the
State republican convention. and while a
few towns have not yet chosen delegates,
the number is so small that the general
result is not likely to be materially
changed by later returns The total num-
Der of delegates elected on Saturday was
179, OF which General Mccullough received
60, Mr.. Clement 70, and Mr.. Proctor 80
These additions give General Mccullough
a total of 80 delegates. Mr.. Clement 2ls
and Mr.. Proctor 165. General Mccullough
has 1O1 more than Mr.. Clement and he
leads Mr.. Proctor 49,
The total number OF delegates elected al
the present time Is 7o4 so far as reported
and inasmuch as the number entitled tc
seats in the convention is 72S. the number
remaining to be chosen is only "a. It is evil
dent, therefore, that no candidate will Sc
cure a majority OF the delegates 10 far al
| the caucuses are concerned.
The question that arises at this point ir
the contest Is which candidate ia most like
ly to secure from his rivals the num-
her Of delegates necessary to give
him the nomination, and here General Nc
Culloueh has II marked advantage not only
] q % .rppa his prnnoupoad laad ovnr thf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-12
The Result in St. Adams.

Every sincere supporter Of General John
G. Mccullough throughout the State will
experience peculiar pleasure in his sweep
ing victory in the city of st. Adams 1t
was generally felt that all things consid-
cred it would be fitting for that city to
send delegation to the next State conven-
ton favorable to the Bennington candidate,
and although tremendous efforts were
made to defeat him there. his delegation
was victorious by tremendous majority.
The people Of St. Adams are certainly to
be congratulated upon the manner in which
they have indicated their reputation for
love fair play. But they have done more
than this: they have helped to give General
Mccullough about half Of the delegates
from their county. Well done, Franklin.
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The Reward of Genuine Public Ser.

The young citizen who aspires to promi-
nent position In public affairs is confronted
by so many examples of success won at the
price Of manhood in these latter days as to
endanger his conception of the true princi-
pie OF action to be adopted by himself II
he will carefully study the records Of those
men who have achieved the most perma-
nent success in public life, he can not fail
to discover that in the end that man most
truly wins who does his whole duty regard
less Of the consequences which his acts
may have upon his own political career
Theodore Roosevelt has violated every
precept of the trimming politician during
the course of his career, both in dlsposing
of place seekers and In dealing with cor
porate interests; yet his chief strength
with the American people lies In his fealty
to the trusts that have been reposed In him.
Whenever he saw that the interests of the
people demanded the appointment to Office
no forthwith made that appointment in
spite of the pleading and the threats of
political bosses, and when the time came
for his nomination to the position Of gov
ernor. the political bosses did not dare 10
give the honor to some other aspirant In
the position Of governor he realized tina,
the corporations Of the Empire State were
not bearing their fair share Of the burden
of taxation, and he forthwith secured the
passage Of the franchise tax law. The cor
porations threatened to end his political
existence then and there, but when they
came to the point OF putting their threat
into execution they found that the people
were behind Roosevelt and they gracefully
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-12

again suffers a loss on the Tugela and
Warren is defeated at Spion Kop, but
General Roberts forward move begins on
February II, with siege of Kimberley rails
ed on February Is, Cronjes surrender on
February q and Ladysmth relieved on
F'ebrua ~ %.
March 18-June s. 19on-Bloemfontein Is oc-
cupied March 10. Mafeking relieved on
May II, Orange Free State annexed on
May %. President Kruger fees from Pre-
toria on May 3oth and the Transvaa1 cap
ital is occupied by Lord Roberts on June 3.
July-October, 19oO-Rritish troops clear
regions along the railway. but Beers win
signal successes under Generals DeWot
and Delarey. the Transvaal is reannexeI
on Sertember1 President Kruger escape
to Lorenzo Marques on September II, AMI
Lord Roberts announces in proclamatio1
on September Is that regular war is at an
end, and on september 10 reports "nothine
left of Boer forces but marauding
bands October 2o-Kruger sails for En-
rope.
December, 19oo-May, 19O1-Lord Roberts
sails for home December II, 1900, but Boer
activities increase in January and Febru-
airy. 1901, and first peace negotiations ara
held on February 81 1901. General Botha
rejects British terms and war continues
through spring with new vigor on the part
of the Beers and with the reconcentrad1
and block-houses system put In operation
by the British
August-October. 1ao1-On August Lord
Kitchener proclaims Punishment OF all
ourghers, who are found resisting British
authorities after September 10, 1901. Tho
Boers decide to keep up the fight and re-
7eated invasions of Cape Colony cause
martial law to be declared there on Octo-
her .. two years after beginning of the war
The lines of blockhouses grid iron the
Boer States, and the concentration camps
policy develops scandal owing to tho
high death rate.
February May, 1ao1-Great Britain refuses
request of Holland government for a COM
mission to negotiate peace. but on Feb
ruary 80 begins peace negotiations with
General Eotha. March % the Bocr leaders
meet at Klerksdorp and arrange for 4
meeting of all the commanders at Yer
oenging on May Is and peace follows the
meeting on May 81.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-12

It will be Of interest to botanists and
some others to know that a rare orchid,
altogether new in this part OF New Eng
land, has recently been discovered by Mrs.
Henry Holt. growing within the limits OF
our city Of Burlington. 1t is the Pogonia
aflnis, sometimes found in New Jersey and
in extremely rare cases in Southern New
York and Southern Connecticut; but never
hitherto found growing north Of there 1t
is a small and inconspcuors orchid; but 1t
did not escape the quick eye Of Mrs. Holt,
who takes an especial interest in native
orchids. and who now has the distinction
attaching to the discovery of a variety.
heretofore not known to exist in this
State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-12

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Will Candidate Clement Bolt Z?

| One Of the peculiar and significant fca-
lures of the preliminary canvass for the
republican nomination for the governor
ship, is the persistent prediction that Per-
cival w. Clement will run as an independent
candidate if he is not nominated by the
republican convention. II the agitation of
this question were confined to any par
ticular circle. it might not call for serious
consideration, but at present it seems to
be in the air although the convention has
not been held and no excuse for bolt
has presented itself.
| 1t is to be noted in the first place that
various anti-prohibition papers are ser
iously discussing this phase of the COVER
nership contest. One of them. who has
been supporting prohibitonist speaks of
the showing made by Mr. Clement, and
after saying that many Vermonters who
have pinned their faith to him out of
sheer principle, and will insist that he
fight to the bitter end or to victory, adds
"Of course. this suggests the probability
Of his running as an independent candidate
for the governorship, If he Is not nom
paper. which has also been supporting a
prohibitionist for the governorship, prints
an editorial under the heading. "Wil
Clement Bolt" and 1t argues that the
course being pursued by the Rutland Her.
aid can mean nothing else than bolt
| Many democrats are also proceeding ia
discuss the question on the supposition
that Mr.. Clement will bolt the State le-
publican convention provided he does not
secure the nomination. and the air of GER
tainty with which they state what theiI
course will be, gives color to the suspicion
that they have something more than mere
supposition on which to base their state
ments.
| Under these circumstances it would seer
to be fitting that Mr.. Clement should
state what his intentions are in relation
to his attitude toward the State republican
convention. lie knows now whether he in
tends to abide by the decision Of ma
tority Of the convention or not. If he ha:
already determined to bolt provided HI
,ioes not secure the nomination, or il thu
platform does not accord with his ideas
he has no political right to go before tn,
convention. but we believe he Is too goot
} a politician to take the position that tn
majority should not rule.
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The Officers of the United States steamer
Cincinnati, which was within the fall of
ashes from Mount Pelee, in the eruption
Of May goth. computed from the quantity
that fell on the deck of the steamer that
the ash fall equalled 400 tons to the square
mile. They also took angle measurements
which showed the height Of the column
that rose from the crater to be little
over six miles Among the debris which
fell on the Cincinnatrs deck, said Capt.
Mclean. was a fragment about three
inches long, which the surgeon identified
a. part Of a human bone"
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BURLINGTON. THURSDAY. JUNE Il
WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise IN
the new special column Of this paper. Some
bargains are offered there this week which
It will pay you to read about. See page
seven. This paper has more than I.oo
readers every week, and one cent word
will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-12

One OF the significant signs of the times
is the marked extent to which party lines
are being ignored in political contests
While the democratic candidate for the
Oregon governorship has narrow margin
complete returns give an aggregate ma
jorfty throughout the State Of IA, 2o3 for the
republican candidates for Congress.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-12
COLOR.

There seems to be an impression abroad
in New York City among n certain class
of citizens" remarked the Observer Of
Events and Things, that any law which
prevents person from painting the town
red on Sunday Is a blue law"-Yonkers
Statesman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-12
Brethren Of the Craft Open Their
r.
Annual Sessions in
This City.
COUNCIL OF DELIBERATION
Address by Commander-in Chief Marsh
o. Perkins Of Windsor, Folio wed by
Election and Installation OF on
cers-Vermont Consistory Ex-
emplifles 32d Degree.

The opening day of Masonic week was
graced by pleasant weather and that COM
bined with the interesting sessions at the
Masonic temple made an enjoyable day for
the many Masons who were in the city
from all parts of the State. Mon
day afternoon was devoted to the
2Sth annual gathering of the Yer
mont Council of Deliberation, which
was held in the rooms Of the rite.
Addresses were delivered by Marsh O.
Perkins and II. H. Ross and considerable
routine business was transacted. The coun-
Gil was opened in full form by Ill. Marsh
o. Perkins, 33rd degree, assisted by grand
officers. Divine blessing was invoked. af-
ter which the roll of officers was called
and various committees were appointed.
Following are the officers for the ensuing
year:
Marsh o. Perkins, x-oficio-Commander
in-chief.
w. E. Ranger-First Lieutenant Com
mander.
H. S. Root-second Lieutenant Command
c. II. stearns-Grand Minister OF State,
q. o.
Kittridge Haskins--Grand prior
w. g. Reynolds-Grand Chancellor.
{. w. Whitcomb. 33d--Grand Treasurer
II. II. Ross-Grand Secretary.
j. Henry Jackson. S3d-Grand Engineer
Daniel s. northumberland Hospitaler
George II. Kinsley 33d-Grand Master of
Ceremonies
The following appointments were an
nounced by the communicating chief:
George f. Flanders-Grand Standard
Bearer.
Edwin Z. True-Grand Captain of the
Guard.
Henry l.. Stllson--Grand Marshal.
George f. Morse--Grand Sentinel.
The officers were installed in their respec-
tive stations by Col. George O. Tyler, after
which the session was adjourned
VERMONT CoNsIsTORY.
In the evening the sublime princes of the
Royal Secret gathered in the rooms of the
Rite at the temple and witnessed the
working of the SOD degree upon 16 candi-
dates. by Vermont Consistory, Ancient
Accepted Scottish Rite. The degree was
worked in full ceremonial form ny Ill. II
s. Peck commanders in chief, in an OK
ceptionallv beautiful manner. A pleasin.
feature of the occasion was music by n
ouartette composed of c.. w. Davis, c. +.
Dalton. +. II. Dunbar and J. c. Brownell
Short speeches we're made by Marsh O.
Perkins, III. deputy for the state, George
Q. Tyler of Boston. ID past deputy, Col
S. w. Cummings OF st. Adams and Z. c.
Benton Of Boston,
At the close Of the work those present
al journed to the banquet hall, where an
elaborate banquet had been prepared by
Caterer Kent.
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WiNOOSKI
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FROM its careful management has not
met with loss from any lean made dur
ing the last twenty years
deposits made during tho first five days
OF any month will draw interest from the
iirst day OF that month. Deposits made
alter the fifth day of any month Will draw
interest from the first day Of the next
lnontn.
Interest Is credited depositors Jan. LIST
and July LIST, compromising semi-annuaily.
me rate OF interest paid to depositors by
an savings banks in this State Is linn
lted by law to 3h per cent until its sur
plus amounts to ~ per cent % its depos-
ps. when an extra dividend is to be made.
NO interest is allowed by law to be paid
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orphans. administrators, executors, guar
u'ans. charitable or religious institutions
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Distress
filter Eutinq

Nausea between meals, belching, vom-
ting, hstulence, hts Of nervous head
ache, pain in the stomach, arc all
symptoms Of dyspepsia, and tho longer
It is neglected the harder it 10 to cure 1t.
Hoods Jarsdpariila
and Pulls
Radically and permanently cure IT.
strengthen and tone the stomach and
other digestive organs for the natural
performance Of their functions.
Accept no substitute for Hoods.
NJ had dyspspsis twenty-five ysars and
took different medicines but got 10 hip
until began taking Hoed's sAysApsstlIa.
Have taken four bottles Of this medicine
and can now eat almost anything. sleep
well. have NO cramps In my stomach, no
burning and no distress" MRs. WILLIAM
G. BARNETT, II oinsy st., Providence, r. l.
hoed's sarssparlilA pvenlase q
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A COSTLY WAR FOR ENGLAND.

The war in South Africa began officially
on October H. 1899, and continued two years
seven months and twenty days. The Off
cial British statistics to April of this year
give these loses:
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Burlington
Savings Bank

INCORPORATED fS4S.
Deposits Dec. 81, 1901 SS,O0i, 7iS. "a
Surplus 36O,18O.4
Total ASsAts 10 a6i 600 40
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Officers Men

prisoners, and of killed and wounded on
that side or of cost of money to the Beers,
there are no reliable statistics The cost of
the war to the British, according to the
statement Of the Chancellor of the Exche-
quer has been a little over $s25, 900, 900. Bril-
tain has had about $4,000 men in the field.
The Boer force at the start was estimated
at 50, 000