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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26
The Most Exciting Incident of the
Convention.

In view of the extent to which the with
drawal of some of the supporters of the
Hon Percival w. Clement from the State
republican convention has figured in pub
lie discussion of the political situation and
the popular misconception prevailing with
reference to the incident, 1t may be well
to state the facts in relation to the influ-
cnces which led thereto As a matter of
fact there was more excuse for both sides
than adherents under the stress of intense
feeling have caused to appear.
1t had been generally recognized that
the withdrawal OF the Hon. Fletcher d.
Proctor from the field at an early stage
in the balloting for the nomination for the
governorship would in all probability mean
the nomination OF Gen. John G.. McCul-
Tough. When the Hon. f. C. Partridge
made his handsome speech withdrawing
the name of Col. Proctor the supporters
Of General Mccullough were carried away
with enthusiasm. IL the lieutenants of
Mr.. Clement had waited until the demon
stration which followed Mr.. Partridge's
speech had fully subsidized the situation
| might have been more satisfactory all
)around. but they were naturally laboring
under intense feeling. The cheering had
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26

til Miss Toppan had been sentenced to
spend the remainder of her natural life In
the Taunton insane asylum.
When the government presented its .Vi-
dence the sensational incident appeared IN
the testimony of DR. Henry r. Stedman OF
Boston, an alienist. who said that lane
roppan told him In the presence Of other
medical experts that she had caused tho
death of Mrs Gibbs by giving her poisoti-
Gus dose OF atrophne and morphine.
Resting as the case did on the testimony
of aliensts as to the defendant mehtal
condition, the testimony of Drs. Jelly, Sted-
man and Quimby was of peculiar interest.
They said that in their opinion based upon
several examinations, Jane Toppan, was
insane on August IL and is now suffering
from a form of degenerative insanity, nav
ing defective control and an irresistible I'M
pulse. she is irresponsible for the crime Tor
which she is charged. on the conclusion Of
the expert evidence both Attorney General
Parker and counsel for Miss Toppan stated
to the court and jury that the brevity of the
case was based on the Importance or the
testimony of the aliensts. Mr.. Bixby fur-
ther asked the court, Judges Bradley and
Bell, that 1t instruct the jury to report
verdict of not guilty for reason of insanity.
The court did so and the jury retired In q
minutes the jury returned with a verdict as
ordered. Miss Toppan was then called to
the bar and ordered committed to Taunton
insane asylum for the remaining days or
her life. She will he taken there tomorrow
by Deputy Sheriff Bradford of liyannis.
While Miss Toppan was tried on the in
dictmcnt charging the murder of Mrs,
Gibbs, she was charged also by the gov
eminent with the deaths of Mr. Allen p.
Davis and Mrs Genevieve ID. Gordon at
Cataumet These deaths occurred within
short time OF each other. In addition
the deaths OF the following persons, who
wero nurscd by Miss Toppan, had been in
uuired into.
Israel T. Durham of Cambridge.
Mrs Durham. his wife.
Miss Connors Of Cambridge
Mrs. Alden.
r. Davis of Cambridge
Mrs o. NJ. Brigham of Lowell.
| Florence N. Calkns. house-keeper for
Mrs. Brigham.
Mrs. Edna Banister Of Tunbridge, sister
of Mrs. Brigham.
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ROAD TO BE COMPLETED.
Gen. Avery Says Limo to Hinesburgh
Will Be in Running Order Next Sprin,.

VIII Be in Running Order Next Sprn,.
People talk about the Hinesburgh road
being dead. but they will find it very live
ly corpse before long" said Gen. Robert
Avery at the Van Ness House last Thurs
day evening.
General Avery was looking over the
ground Thursday to determine what work
should be done this year and what should
be left until next spring. He says he has
never given up the idea that the road would
be completed and is positive that it will be
in running order early next season. Only a
small amount of work remains to be done
but as the season Is so far advanced the
equipment will not be completed this sum-
mer.
Probably $50, 600 will be spent this year in
complet ting the road bed and next spring as
soon as the frost is out of the ground the
rails will be laid and the equipment INSTALL
ed. 1t is planned to have the work so far
advanced this year that 30 days will put the
road in running order next spring.
When asked il the road would be COM
pleted to the southern part Of the State as
the charter allows. General Avery replied
There is a saying that bridges should
never be crossed until they are met. and
that Is my rule
ITO the water power at Essex Junction over
which there Is litigation with the Vermont
Electric company, but he replied that the
matter was to be settled by the supreme
Court OF Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26
DEATH OF MRS. GEN. STANDARD.

Mrs. Emily Jane Stannard, widow Of the
ate General George Jerr.son Stannard. died
at her residence In this city Sunday
morning. Mrs. Stannard was the daughter
of Jeremiah and Hannah Marsh Clark of
ST Adams and was born there May L. 1898.
She married General Stannard at ST. AL
bans September 26. 1850. and resided there
during the War for the Union, while the
general was in the army. In October. 1870.
when General Stannard was holding the Of
flee Of collector Of customs the family
moved to Burlington and this city was
thereafter Mrs. STANDARDS home. In 1871
she received an injury to her spine
while passing down the iron stair
case at the custom house here
which deprived her of the use of her arms
and hands and made her an invalid for the
rest of her life. which since General Stan
nard's death in June. 1856, was spent under
the added shadow of widowhood She bore
her trials and Affections with the utmost
patience and fortitude and cheerful resig-
nation to her lot Of seclusion and suffering
Four children were born to General and
Mrs Stannard, Eta, now Mrs. w. l. Stone
Kittie. now Mrs. C. C. Miller; a son, Jerrl-
son Clark. who died July H. 1853. and Geor-
gianna. who remained unmarried and de-
oted her life to the care Of her mother with
the most loving and unselfish care, The
daughters will have the sincere sympathy
of wide circle in ther sorrow and loss.
Mrs. Stannard had become increasingly
feeble with her declining years; but with
the exception of severe cold upon her
lungs last spring. she had had no recent
acute illness, and her condition was not
considered alarming until early Friday
morning, when a hemorrhage took place,
and she ceased to breathe about o'clock.
Mrs. Stannard was an attractive woman
in her prime, and her many estimabe and
womanly qualities won for her the affection
and esteem Of all who knew her. She was
a devoted wife and afYectionate mother and
a loyal friend. Patriotic feeling and a
strong and constant interest In the soldiers
of the Union were marked features In her
character, heightened by the dangers and
suffering from wounds. as well as the ma
tional fame, which marked her husband
career IN the army. She visited the Union
camps In General STANDARDS commands
during the war and spent many hours In
airing fer the soldiers in the army hospital
Her eye always frightened at the sight OF n
column of boys In blue and she will be held
in affectionate remembrance by all the sur
living veterans who served under General
Stannard and by many others.
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NO AID FOR CUBA
Treaty Cannot Be Drawn in Time
for Present Session of
Congress.
MUST BE SENT TO HAVANA
Before Reciprocity Treaty Gould 90 to
Senate Debate on Philippine Bill
Warming up a the House-Sena.
tor Proctor Fight for the Mil
taTy Post Appropriations.
MUST Be SENT TO HAVANA

Washington, June c3.-It has been deter
mined that no reciprocity treaty with Cuba
can be submitted at the present session Of
Congress. 1t was at first planned that in
the event Of the failure of the administra-
tior managers in the Senate to secure ia
vorable action on the Cuban sugar bill "A
treaty would be drafted at once, This was
on the understanding that Senior (uasada,
the Cuban minister here. had full power
and that the treaty could be drawn in
Washington entirely. 1t is stated now.
however. that this cannot be done and that
any draft of a treaty must go to Havana
and be returned before 1t can be submitted
to the Senate This, of course, cannot be
accomplished in the short space of time
Intervening before adjournment II the esti-
mates of the leaders that Congress will
adjourn by July are correct.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26

for construction work this season, the In
debtedness to be paid through the current
appropriation of the department.
petition for n street light near the
Home for Destitute Children was referred
to the committee on poles and wires.
All licenses to be granted on July were
placed by the board In the hands of a COM
mittce who will have that matter in charge
during the celebration. The committee is
yet to be appointed.
Cartmen's licenses were granted to f..
Marcellais. +. r. Vincent. Louis Borgea,
Louis Stay, 7 Bernard. George Francis, Jo-
seph Lafonda. John Fagga Uber Blair, NJ.
Zero, l.. y. Benoit, Gilbert Arcand, f. II.
Wilkinson. Joseph Laurent. Licenses for
hacks were granted to f. II. Lafont. Madi-
gan Hack Co, j. II. Black. Frank Ready.
Barney Foley. Dwyer Hack Co.
Among the bills ordered paid was the ball
ance of the State tax amounting to $9S2S 90.
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Party Division in Vermont.

One of the significant features of the
political situation in Vermont is the ac-
tivity of some Of the democrats who are
hoping to take advantage Of an oppor-
tunity to create permanent division in the
ranks Of the Republican party. The demo-
Gratis OF this State have always boasted
that they We're showing themselves to be
party thoroughly allied to principles in
standing by their colors, and a considera-
BILE number of their leaders are evidently
determined to continue to maintain party
organization and place ticket in the Geld
Those democrats who are advocating an
opposite course say that if they can get
some of the republicans to form a coalition
ticket the chances are that some of the
republicans who act with them vii, never
return to the ranks of the grand old party
This may be a laudabe ambition for n
party which has prided itself on its loyalty
to the principles of the national democ-
racy, but under the circumstances 1t Is
difficult to see how any republican can
justify his course in forming a coalition
with democrats in view of the TRANSPARENT
scheme to build up the democracy by pro-
noting and seeking to perpetuate repub-
lican dissension.
Those who have appealed to Vermont
republicans in any way for support, must
recognize some slight debt of obligation
to the party. 1t is generally appreciated
that repubicanism will pass through a
trying crisis in connection with the au-
tumn elections throughout the country and
inasmuch as Vermont Is a September
State, as regards State and congressional
elections. II the democrats of Vermont
are able to abet and foment republican dis
sension so as to largely reduce the ma
torities for our congressman, it will natur-
ally be hailed as political straw indicat-
ing the trend Of popular sentiment in gen
cral.
Some idea Of what is expected from Yer
mont by the republicans of other States
can be gained from the following tribute
TO Vermont republicanism by that able and
loyal republican journal the Troy Times
II says:
Vermont is SO rwhelmingly republi-
can, and its conventions are usually Sc
free from animated competition, that the
republican State convention yesterday at
tracted extraordinary interest. Strong men
were pitted against one another for the
republican nomination for governor, and
when the ballots finally revealed a major
| ity 1t was for Gen. ]. G. Mccullough OF
Bennington, Vt. Everyone familiar with
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26
The Vermont Law Misrepresentcd.

The misconceptions prevalent in the
minds of many people In regard to the
Vermont liquor law find fresh illustration
in letter written from Brandon. VT, to
the New York Times, by Julian Ralph
the sensational magazine writer and cor
respondent. In this, under date of the
II inst, after drawing a more or less i'm
aginative picture of the governor canvass
in this State and predicting the nomina-
ton Of Mr.. Clement, Mr.. Ralph describes
the prohibitory law Of our State as fol-
lows:
The selectmen Of each town appoint a
town agent for the dispensing of liquors
upon prescription and most of these
agents. who take half the profits, vend
vile liquor and break the law by handing
it out to any citizen whom they know as
a neghbor. be he drunkard or not with
out the formality of asking to sec his pre-
scription. Any man found drunk or simu-
ating drunkenness may declare that he
obtained his drinks Of whomsoever he is
at enmity with. and his word is, by law. a
proof superior to any denials or testimony
by friends that the accused may offer. No
citizen. whether hotel keeper or a private
householder, is wholly safe from a charge
If this sort. and the penalty is very severe.
NO NlSltOT TO the State Is any more iii
mInc" than the residents, nor can WIS.,
itor bring his own intoxicants for strictly
personal use over the borders of the state
if the fact is known or any Official cares
to search his effects.
Now the selectmen do not appoint the
town agents. The agents are not entitled
to half the profits. The law forbids the
agents to dispense impure or adulterated
liquors. Prescriptions are not required.
The agent who sells to drunkards or for
any purpose not authorized by law may
he prosecuted in the same way that the
seller who is not an agent may be prose-
cuted. The word of a person found drunk,
as to where he obtained his liquor, is not
by the law made superior to denals or
contradictory testimony offered by the ac-
cused, Citizens and private househoders
are no more liable to false charges of vio-
lations of the law in Vermont than they
are in any other State. There is nothing
in the law that forbids the visitor or resi-
dent to bring his own ntoxicants for his
personal use. Thus every statement above
quoted is a misstatemcnt. Most of them
are pure inventions, with which the al
ready prejudced and too credulous Ralph
was probably stuffed by some irresponsi-
BILE informant. Mr.. Ralph should try again
and endeavor to know something concern
ing the things he is talking about.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26

distinguished Vermonters knows that Cen
eral Mccullough has the ability and the
experience necessary to properly discharge
the duties Of governor Of that State. He
has been a warm friend of its progress,
who has aided largely in the development
Of that portion Of the State-so near to this
community-in which he resides. and his
fame Is not confined to State lines. He
will be a strong nominee and an able gov
ernor.
The defeated candidates-both able and
popular men-will undoubtedly decide to
accept with loyalty the fairly recorded YER
dict Of the convention, and by aiding H.
the election Of the conventions candidate
will await the rewards that the future
will have In store for them The browning
test of republicanism Is fidelity to its plat
form ana to It's candidates when fairly
chosen, and there Is no republican of dis
tinction in the loyal State Of Vermont who
will refuse to have that test applied to
himself.
A noteworthy development Of the con-
vention was It's determination to resubmit
the excise question to the verdict of the
people.
If the republicans of Vermont in their
recent State convention had refused to
take action toward promptly securing a
reference of the question of license vs..
prohibition, or IL the referendum plank
had not been accepted by the advocates OF
license, or IL the leaders of the
license forces from several counties
had not risen to their feet and moved in be-
half of those whom they represented to
make the nomination OF General McCul-
Tough unanimous. which was done. there
might be some shadow Of excuse for defec-
ton on the part of any defeated candi-
date. But all these things having been done
and the license delegates, moreover, having
participated in the balloting until General
McCullough's nomination was assured and
come if they had been victorious. their ie-
fusal 20 accept the result at this time must
inevitably discredit their repubicanism -
well as injure their cause with all fair
minded men.
1t has been said that so far as republican
unity is concerned 1T rests with the repub-
lican party of Vermont what action will be
taken" TIE republicans of Vermont have
already decided what action shall be taken
so far as their official representatives are
concerned. and in view of advices received
from the negotiations of democratic ennis
saries in different sections OF the State we
feel safe in amending the above statement
so as to read lit rests with the democrats
Of Vermont what action will be taken as
egards republican detection. The repubi-
cans of Vermont have hitherto shown their
ability to settle their own differences
without democratic help and We believe
they will choose to do so in the present i'm
lportant campaign.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26

Perhaps the most remarkable feature Of
the recent canvass was the phenomenal
success of Mr.. Clements personal canvass.
1t was undoubtedly n surprise to himself.
But the gathering of throngs OF men of
both parties many drawn by curiosity. to
hear Mr.. Clement; and the carrying of eau
cuses by the votes of men many of whom
had no sympathy with him on the liquor
question but who voted for his delegates
in order to lessen the vote for the leading
candidate for the nomination. by no means
indicates an equal proportion of votes for
him. running on bolt, in the coming cleo
ton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26
Located at So Church
St., while rebuilding.
WiNOOSKI
Bank

FROM Its careful management has not
met with loss from any lean made dur
ing the last twenty years.
deposits made during the first FIVE days
OF any month will draw interest from the
hrst day OF that month. Deposits made
after the fifth day of any month will draw
interest from the first day Of the next
month.
interest Is credited depositors Jan. LIST
ana an July LIST, compromising Ien1i-annuaily.
Ane rate OF interest paid to depositors by
al savings banks IN this State Is Inn
,ted by law to 3k per cent until its sur
pius amounts to ~ per cent OF Its depos-
us, when an extra dividend Is to be made.
NO interest Is allowed by law to be pa:o
Oh deposits in excess Of two thousand dol
Iars except It he on deposits by widows.
orphans. administrators, executors. guar
o'ans. Charitable or religious institutions,
or on trust funds deposited by order OF
court.
Inc oank pays all taxes in this State on
oeposits OF fifteen hundred dollars or less.
NEMONT LOANS SOLICITED.
Due Depostors Dec. 81, 1901. ...... 1918, ITO 81
SoiPius .............. ................ oo'lo' o.
deposits and surplus .........,... .so6s. SIS d
OFFICERS-S. II. Weston. President;
Ormond Cole. Treasurer.
TRtfSTEES-S. H. Weston. ]. d. Small.
Q. r. Ray, Ormond Cole. E. c. Mower.
Samue! Bigwood c. II. Shiprnan.
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THREE MONTHS FOR STEALING
Sentence Imposed on Joseph Richelieu
in City Court Saturday.

Because Joseph Richelieu wanted a pair
OF shoes he stole a sum Of money from Mrs.
Josephine Mills store on Convent square.
He did not get the shoes but he did get a
3 .ntence of not less than two nor more than
three months at hard labor in the House Of
Correction at Rutland.
RiOhelieu was arraigned in city court Sat
urday morning, charged with stealing $40
from Mrs. Mills. This made the case grand
larceny and the boy wished to fix the mat
ter up. AS there was some doubt as to how
much money was stolen the complaint was
amended and the amount made 81, thus
making the offense petty larceny. To that
charge Richllieu pleaded guilty and re-
ceived his fine. His only defense was that
he wanted the money with which to get a
pair Of shoes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26
The RepubIican Platform.

The feature of the platform adopted by
the state republican convention which will
attract most attention elsewhere as well as
within the boundaries Of our own common
wealth, Is the resolution with reference to
the restriction Of traffic in intoxicating liq-
wise to obtain anew a direct and explicit
expression of public opinion on this subject
as registered by the ballot, particularly as
extreme thinkers among both license advo'
Gates and prohibtionists had publicly
made declarations in favor OF the reference
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-26
BY VERMONT'S GRAND ARMY.
Resolutions Supporting the Admins
tration- Secretary Roots Reply.

At the annual encampment OF the De-
partment of Vermont. q. A. r., q resolu-
ton was reported by the committee on
resolutions and unanimously adopted as
follows:
Resolved, That in the present compiled
tons Of our military service. we have the
utmost confidence IN the honor, integrity
and humanity Of our armies in the field,
and We especially commend the good judg-
ment and just administration of military
affairs by the President Of the United
States and the war department. and ex-
press our confidence that every case of
individual wrong will be made right, and
justice be done. so that the uniform OF the
army and navy will remain In the future
as 1t has been in the past, the symbol OF
loyal devotion and personal honor
The encampment by vote directed this
resolution to be telegraphed to the secre-
tary of war.
Secretary Root sent the following reply:
War Department,
Washington, June Is. 1902
Sir:-I thank you for your telegram OF
the nth embodl ing a copy of the resolu-
ton adopted at the annual encampment OF
the Grand Army of the Republic of Yer
mont, upon the conduct of the war in the
Philippines. 1t is very gratifying to know
that the veterans of the Civil war, who
are the best qualified of all our people tc
form just judgment on the conduct oil
military operations, are outspoken against
the detractious and vilitications of oul
brave countrymen who have been do.na
such noble and gallant work in the Philip
pines. ] hore the same spirit will animal,
the Grand Army Of the Republic of thu
United States.
l am. my dear sir,
Always sincerely yours,
ELIHU ROOT,
Secretary of War.
Joel c. Baker ESQ,