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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
Gen McCulloueh's Onward Sweep.

The caucuses held In Ferrisburgh and
Duxbury Monday rounded up the list OF
delegates elected to support General Nc
Cullough for the governorship to an even
200 while both of his rivals combined have
less than that number. When his list OF
delegates had reached 1o6 some OF his hope
full opponents gravely wagged their heads
and said that his strongholds had been
heard from, and the next one hundred dele
gates would come like pulling teeth.
As a matter of fact some of General Nc
Cullough's strongholds remain to be heard
from, and while his securing OF numerous
delegates from territory claimed to be solid
against him may seem like teeth-pulling
to his opponents. the election Of the second
hundred has taken place so easily and ma
turally as to justify the suspicion that the
people are simply voting for the man they
want for governor.
Tho sober second thought of the people is
asserting itself, and they realize that after
all Is said and DONE we want for governor
a man who will seek to carry out the will
Of the majority. for ours is a government
OF the majority. and take into his exalted
Office the ability and disposition to give
our State a brilliant as we'll as creditable
administration. These are the considera-
lions that should control the people in the
choice Of an executive, and IL the test OF
fitness and ability and merit are allowed
to have free sway, General Mccullough
will be the next governor, as he already
bids fair to be according to the will of the
people as expressed in the primaries held
thus far.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
WHAT THE PROHIBITORY LAW
DOE NOT DO.
(From the Brattleboro Phoenix)

Much of the high license argument
against prohibition proceeds on tho ground
that prohibition is an infringement of in
dividual rights-that ii undertakes to say
what a man shall OF shall not Use as a
beverage We think many young m,n
have by this means gained the impression
that the prohibitory law undertakes to
control their individual action in this re-
spect This is not true. Let the law speak
for itself. The prohibitory features of the
Vermont law regulating the traffic in in
toXicating liquors are comprised in chap
ter lS7 Of the Vermont statutes. beginning
at section 4460. That section says that the
phrase Intoxicating liquors shall be held
to include spirituous or Intoxicating liquor,
mixed liquor. beer and fermented cider.
The next section says that the word fur
nish' shall be held to mean tho transpor-
tation within the state of Intoxicating
liquor which Is intended to be sold or dis
posed of contrary to law" The next two
sections are as follows:
Section 44o1. The words give away
where they occur in this chapter shall not
apply to the giving away OF Intoxicating
liquor by a person in his private dwelling
unless given to a minor other than a men,
Der OF his own private family. or to an
habitual drunkard, or unless such private
dwelling becomes a place of public resort
Section 1863. Nothing in this chapter
prevent TIE sale anu
use of wine for the comnemoration of the
Lords supper nor the manufacture. sale
and use of cider. or for medical purposes
only. of wine made In the State from
grapes or other fruits, the growth OF the
State, and which Is without the admixturC
of alcohol or spirtuous liquors, nor the
manufacture by anyone, for his own use
of fermented liquors.
There is here no restriction of individual
liberty nor Of individual habits. The Law
does not even attempt to make it unlaw,
full to use beer, wine or liquors In one.
own house, and any man, young or old
Is entirely at liberty, so far as the law i:
concerned. to serve to his friends or guest:
In his own house any beverages which h,
may choose to offer them, and the pro
hibitory law has nothing whatever to sa,
about 1t so long as the company does no
not become disorderly, and so long as tn,
place does not become nuisance or al
offence to the public
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
Chittepden County Convention.

The republican county convention held
in this city on Saturday was characterized
by only one contest, that over the nom
nation OF sheriff. but various circum-
stances combined to make it one of the
most interesting gatherings of the repub-
leans of Chittenden county in the history
of the organization AS was foreshadowed
in these columns previous to the conven-
ton, there was no opposition to the nom
ination of the Hon. c. W. Brownell Of
Burlington, Mr.. c. S. Ashley of Milton and
State senate, and their selection assures
Chittenden county the possession of I'M
usually good representatives in that body.
They can be depended upon to look after
the interests of our farmers as well as of
our citizens in general. The denomination
of Assistant Judge John II. Allen of Hines
burgh and the nomination of MIR. ]. IL.
Lyon of Colchester for second assistant
judge mean the election of men who will
not only discharge their judicial duties in
a creditable manner but will also prove
wise guardians of the countys property
confided to their care. Judge of Probate M.
A. Bingham, States Attorney Il. c. Mower
and County Commissioner w. ID. Hall were
given the compliment of a denomination
without suggestion of opposition, and
this action in their cases will commend
itself to the voters as we'll as to the peo-
pie generally. In the event of the neccs-
sity of the arrest of the sheriff Mr.. K. A.
Norton of Huntington, who was nominated
for high bailiff, could be depended upon to
perform the duty with neatness as we'll as
despatch.
The contest over the nomination for
sheriff was spirited as well as close, MS
indicated by the fact that four ballots were
necessary to effect a choice. Chief of po-
lice L. f. Brownell has no reason to be
ashamed of the support that he received
but a majority of tho delegates were OPP
posed to any change in the Office at this
time. Sheriff Reeves has been an efficient
public servant he is a resolute and plucky
officer and the business of the Office has
generally been conducted satisfactorily
This being the situation the majority saw
no reason why a good public official should
| made a good showing in view of the time
at which he came into the contest, anc
his cause was handled in a manner thai
plainly won him friends.
The republicans of Chittonden county hat
the pleasure and the honor combined OF
firing the first gun for the recollection OF
the Hon. William L. Dillingham; to til,
| United States Senate. and in view of the
creditable record which he has already
made at the very outset of his senatorial
career it is not surprising that there was
not voice heard in opposition to the reso
luton endorsing his candidacy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
Progress of Gen. McCullough's Can.
didaCy.

Judging from the result Of the caucuses
held thus far the sentiment in favor of
the nomination of Gen. ]. G. Mccullough
is gaining strength. When the caucuses in
Bennington county had been held and Chit
tenden county had shown large majority
in favor of his nomination. the supporters
of both Mr.. Proctor and Mr. Clement be-
gan to shout that General Mccullough had
seen his best days. and from that time
forth the election of Mccullough delegates
would be like pulling teeth" Caucus
teeth seemed to pull easily for Mccullough
last wee k. Numerous caucuses in Addison,
Washington and Lamoille counties remain
to be held which are certain to select del
egates favorable to the Bennington county
candidate, not to mention the other coun-
ties which will give him substantial del
egations.
It 10 conceded that the great majority
of the voters in most large towns as well
as many smaller ones are favorable to Nc
Cullough, ana the only hope of beating him
ID to make a combination against him. In
Montpelier, for example 1t was so well
known that the city was for Mccullough
that host OF his supporters did not deem
1t necessary to go to the primaries. and
they are now INDUCING in strong thought
over their own remissness. The fact re-
mains that popular sentiment in that town
is for Mccullough.
1t has been generally recognized that
General McCullough's personal strength
in Burlington is very great, and sentiment
in favor OF fair play is rapidly overcoming
the attempt to defeat him by changing
our voters from one candidate to another
In opposition like so many sheep. Our
voters can think for themselves, and they
ealze that in supporting General McCul-
ough. that grand representative of the old
school of public men and statesmen, they
are in line with clear majority of the
people who have thus far expressed Their
opinion on the subject by the election Of
delegates.
With General Mccullough in the COVER
nors chair Vermont would have an adm n
istration of the most brilliant and substan
tal character, and in spite of the lightning
changes that have continued to character
ize the canvass, majority of the people
have chung tenaciously to their belief il
General Mccullough and the ultimate tri
umph Of his cause.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Idle talk Is the work of a busy tongue.
AS a rule people who lack polish cast
the most reflections.
Some men are born lucky and some are
lucky to have been born at all.
Abuse the public all you like: no one ever
considers II a personal affront.
Blessed is the wife who 10 not too siren
uous in managing her silent partner.
Nearly every man you meet has the
latchstring out for unexpected honors.
When q man asks you what you think
OF him hi doesn't expect to get your resl
opinion.
Love 10 supposed To be a tender passion
but sometimes the girls father makes II
tough proposition.
After marriage some women are a
careless about their looks as some men are
about their actions.
Tell a child that II is good. man thai
he Is great and woman that she Is beau
Al IA dol ran
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
PORTUs BAXTER
OBITUARY.

The funeral of Mrs. Kittie j. Motcalf,
wife Of j. l.. Metcalf, was attended from
her late residence in Willston on the 22d
inst, by a large number of friends from
Williston and adjoining towns. The SER
vices were conducted by her pastor, the
Rev. w. II. Crawford, assisted by her
uncle, the Rev. p. c. Abbey of Essex. The
bearers were relatives of Mr.. and Mrs.
Metcalf, Messrs. G. II. Weed, Bert w. Alb
hey, Wesley Metcalf and Frank Wilkins.
Mrs. Metcalf was the youngest daughter
of MIR. Albert Weed of Essex; she leaves
a husband and two daughters one Of whom
has just completed her course in the New
England Conservatory of Music in Boston.
The younger is in the Edmunds high school
in Burlington.
Mrs. Mctcaf was born in Essex but lived
the greater part of the time until her mar
riage in Westford. She was a favorite in
her home in childhood and among her
relatives; she possessed a scholarly mind,
with fine descriptive powers of what she
saw and heard. Soon after hcr martiag
she connected herself with the Methodist
Episcopal Church of Williston. She de
veloped a rare personal character; her
Christian life was marked by that quiet
cheerfulness through all the experiences
and trials of life, endearing her to all who
knew her. but above oil else was that good
ness of character and life which was the
theme of the pastor in his remarks and
which found response in the minds of all
present and which shall make her men,
DRY blessed forever.
Upon that beautiful Sabbath, the 18th
of May, her thoughts filled with the wor-
ship Of the sanctuary. the chariots of God
bore her spirit into tho glory and fellow
ship of heaven, and on the 22d, the 23d an
niversary of ner marriage we laid the
body in its last resting place of flowers,
surrounded Ivy relatives and friends who
by their presence and tokens of esteem,
testified not only their sympathy for the
afflicted but their respect and love for the
deceased who had been called so suddenly
from them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
Burlington
Savings Bank
INCORPORATED iS47.
Deposits Dec. 81, 1901 SS,0oi, 1884
Surplus 36O,18O.74
-

Total Assets $8,3o1,8oo.48
TRUSTEES
CHAS. p. SMITH. HENRY GREENE,
!. Il. BARSTOW, A. G. PIERCE,
WILLARD CRANE. HENRY WELLS,
+. w. WARD.
Deposits made during the first four bust.
ness days Of the month draw interest,"
from the first. II made afterward In
terest will commence the hrst OF the foi-
lowing month.
Interest will be credited to depositors
January I and July 1. compromising twice
year. There are no stockholders IN TINS
oank. All earnings. less expenses, peionB
to depositors. The rate Of interest De
Dends upon the earnings but the law nxes
the rate that any savings bank IN inc
state can pay at not to exceed three anu
one-half per cent per annum. untr ts
surplus reaches ten per cent OF Its deposi's
when special dividend is provided Tor.
All taxes in this State are paid by tne
bank on deposits of $1,000 or less. Depos-
Its are received In sums from 81 to s2'oo,'
and no interest will be paid on any sum IN
excess OF this amount except on deposits
by widows, orphans. administrators. exc
cutors, guardians, charitable or religious
institutions or on trust funds depositco ny
order Of the court.
No money loaned to any oficer or trus-
tee of the bank
CHARLES p. SMITH. President.
FREDERICK W. WARD. Treas.
+. 8. 1SHAM. Assistant Treasurer.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
ONE OF SENATOR DILLINGHAM;
STORIES.

Speaking the other day of defects of the
memory Senator Dillingham; told the story
of a noted character in Vermont who once
sent a message by the Senator to his
father in these words: You tell the Gov
ernor that although I am getting along in
years. I can see just as well as l ever
could; can hear just as well; my men
tai powers are unimpaired and II l have
ever forgotten anything. ! must say that
/ cannot remember what 1t as."-Wash-
ington Correspondence Of the New York
Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
AN AGED LADY ASSAULTED.

Miss Sarah Hungerford of Franklin. "A
years old. living near Browns Corners, was
assaulted al her home about II r. m, sat
urday evening ard now is in serious con-
dition, says the Messenger. Sunday one
Henry Peky was arrested for the crime
by DEPUTY Sheriff W. s. Robe. Monday
he was brought before Justice Of the Peace
A. D. Horskin and was identified by Miss
I]upgerford rs her assailant. The evidence
was OF such n nature that he was bound
ever for appearance before the grand jury
in the sum of slOr He pleaded guilty TO
n charge of intoxication, and was fined IS
and costs or IS days in Jail.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
In doubling the number Of summer visitors

In doubling the number Of summer visitors
to the state inside Of one season.
Vermont is the queen Of summer re-
sorts. No other State has half the attrac-
tons Of mountain, valley, lake or stream.
1t Is almost a crime not to make the most
of these natural resources. To-day the ex-
listing accommodations are well taken UP.
Proper and effective advertising would give
the summer business a boom that would
necessitate multiplying the number Of
summer hotels and boarding houses"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05

BURLINGTON. THURSDAY, JUNE g.
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 2e'"o
readers every week. and one cent woro
will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05

Something over 90 900 immigrants arrived
at New York during the month of May
Among the arrivals last Saturday were
700 Irish girls, and it is stated that not one
of them would be without home, or with
out employment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
MORE GOLD DISCOVERED.

New Groupings OF gold ore continue to be
found In the Deerheld Valley, and from all
appearances that section of Vermont Will
soon become a new Eldorado, says tho Mos
senEer The latest. and richest find has re-
Gently been discovered on farm in West
Dover. owned by w. III. Mann. the ore
pnpears to exist I'm unlimited quantities
and from It, he selected quantity at ran
dom, and sent it to the assay ONCE In New
York for an analysis. 1t was found to
assay gold To the value of s53S to the ton.
Tho ore did not appear to have any great
amount of gold until after 1t had been
roasted, hut at that time the gold was
plainly discernible. The gold is OF DARK
brown shaded and can only be distinguish
ed in certain stages by an expert. Assay
ers state that absolutely pure gold never
Clitters The owner of the farm thinks
that this feld will prove to be one Of the
richest in the valley.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05

ton and others in settlement of the claims
of the bank against Mr.. Allen and MEM
bers of his family, says the Phoenix. inc
total Indebtedness is Sl6,2S5; in addition
there Is an apparent overdraft py M: F.
Allen of $40, 800. or this amount S61s9 Is
claimed to be accounted for by the mani
pulations of Cashier Lewis and his clerk.
Representative j. w. Ketchum. both OK
whom are now serving sentences ior
wrecking the bank. 1t is claimed that the
balance Is offset by credits, which should
have been made, but which were never
made. The offer of $4,000, 1t is thouSht
will be accepted.
BABBITTS CONTROL MACHINE SHOPS
Some important changes took place last
week in the ownership Of the Bellows FAILS
Machine company. says the Times Inc
II rec Rabbit brothers. Fred H., George II.
and John +. purchased the stock held by
George f. Wheeler of Bellows Falls and
Charles T.. Fletcher OF Claremont and sec
ured a controlling interest. +. II. Babbitt.
was elected president, George II. Babbitt
vice. president, John +. Babbitt treasurer
and manager Wallace White general SUPER
intendent. and George r. Wales secretary.
The employees of the company remain the
same as under the former management. 1t
| is the purpose of the new owners to con-
duct the business along the same general
lines as in the past.
CAN'T GET COAL FOR THE PUBLIC
SCHOOLS IN RUTLAND.
| Only one dealer in coal in Rutland cares
to submit bid for supplying the public
schools with coal for the ensuing year and
that one dealer asks a price so high as to
make it practically prohibitive, says the
News. The board Of school commissioners
held a special meeting at the High school
building Monday evening for the purpose
Of considering the matter OF obtaining a
supply of coal. Bids for furnishing 900
tons of egg CRATE and stove coal had been
advertised for several days in the local
papers and in addition to that the superin-
tendent of schools had taken pains to call
on all the coal men in the city and ask
them to submit bids, but at the meeting
there was just one bid. that of Henry w.
| Clement. Mr.. Clements bid was 1913 per
| net ton a price which the committee con-
sidered entirely out of the question. 1t has
| I'm the past been possible to obtain coal at
50 per ton and even less. The reason for
/ Mr.. Clements bid being so high and for
the other dealers declining to bid is that
lit is now extremely difficult to obtain coal
on account OF the mine workers strike
and it Is uncertain how long the difficulty
will last Under such circumstances the
coal men hesitate to bird themselves 10
any contract. The school committee de-
cided to get along as best they could FOR
. the present and leave the matter OF coal
surply until the existing conditions
change.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
Id. IA, Nashua, N. H.. March 30, 1901.

pr. s. A. Tuttfe Ioston, Mass
Dear Sir:-Wul You please name me the
very lowest price YOU will sell me one
gross Of your Elixir for horses. as have
used It for several years and don't think
it's equal is on the market.
Yours truly,
H. a. LlTTLEFIELD,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
Located at So Church
St., while rebuilding.
WjNOOSKI
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
nrst 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 July LIST, compromising semi-annualiy
Inc rate OF interes. paid to depositors by
al savings banks in this State Is Inn
lteo by law to 31a per cent until its sur
Plus amounts to ~ per cent OF its depos-
us, when an extra dividend is to be made:
NO interest is allowed by law to be paid
on deposits In excess Of two thousand dol
lars except i. he on deposits by WIDOWS
orphans. administrators, executors. guar
dlans. charitable or reliy ious institutions.
or on trust funds deposited by order OF
court.
The bank paws all taxes in this State on
deposits Of fifteen hundred dollars or less.
NEMoNr LOANS SOLICITED.
Due Depostors Dec. 81, 1901. 1910 96
surplus .............., .............". ooio' o.
deposits and surplus .S9ts slS b
OFFICERS-S. II. Weston. President;
Ormond Cole. Treasurer.
TRt'STEES--S. II. Weston, ]. d. Small.
O. al u
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
The Season Of Summer Travel

Is on and, as heretofore, we are prepared to
furnish customers with the most convenient
form Of exchange for domestic or foreign
use. Letters of Credit and Travellers Checks
can be used in any part of the world We
will also obtain passports for travellers 60
ing abroad.
THE BURLINGTON TRUST co.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-06-05
COMMENCEMENT AT RANDOLPH.

The closing exercises of the State Nor
NAL school a Randolph Centre will be held
June to II. The programme is as fol-
lows: Sunday evening, June s, sermon be-
fore the graduating classes, the Rev.
Charles f. Partridge; Monday and Tues
day, June 9-l0. examinations; Wednesday,
June II, morning, oral examinations: af-
ternoon two O'Clock, class day; four
O clock. meeting of Alumni association
evening. eight o'clock, concert: Thursday,
June II. Morning, $50 o'clock, teaching ex-
!ercises; eleven o'clock, address, Prof.
Charles Il. Wright graduation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-10-09

For Member of Assembly
FREEMAN II. lord, River Falls.