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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28
THE NEWS BY COUNTIES
rhe Winooski Valley, Villages up North
From the Island in the Lake to the
Passumpsic. Along Otter Creek
and by the Shores of White
River Covered by Specia,
Correspondents.
ADDISON COUNTY
YERGENNES.

?. Il. Norton of Addison, who left here
last April with sheep for Australia, ar.
rived in this city on the way home We'd
ncsday. lie arrived in San Francisco Aug
4, where he visited DIR. Weston o. Smith
and Harry d. Smith, sons of o. a. Smith
Of Addison. lie also visited his brother, j.
L. Norton of Tacoma, Washington Mr..
Norton reports that on account Cf the Sc
we're drought that Australia has expert
enccd, ;ho sale of sheep has not been very
brisk.
News has been received here of the re-
cent death at Keeseville, n. Y, Of Mrs.
Eliza S. Garfield, sister of Mrs. Mary G
Landon OF this city and George Smith of
Panton.
Lewis C. Peck of New Haven is cutting
for the second time the hay on ground
that he cut over some two months ago and
reports that he will get about as much hay
as at the first cutting
l.. A. Eagau has recovered from an alb
scess from which he has been suffering the
past four weeks and left Tuesday for Bur
lington. from whence he went on the Un-
ted States steamer Nettle to Crown Point
y. y, where he will enter the governm mt
employ repairing the light houses through
the lake.
Work was resumed at tho National Horse
Nail company's works Monday after their
annual shut down of several weeks.
The school house is being thoroughly
cleaned and school will open Tuesday,
Sept. =
The engagement Of Miss Sarah Hall
Kimhall Of Middlebury to Halsey Carter
F. Bristol. son of Mr.. ard Mrs. c. d..
Bristol Of Waltham, was announced Tues
day.
At the fair grounds in this city Tues
day the Panton base ball team in a loosely
played game defeated the Ncrgenhes team
by score of 10 to II. Batteries were: Pan
ton, W. Merrill, ii. Merrill and Curler;
Nergennes, Aunchmann. Dillon and Kings
land; umpire Ross; scorer, IIindlcy.
A grand republican mass meeting will be
held III the opera house in this city Monday
evening Sept. l. when Congressman tos
ter of burlington and other speakers Will
discuss the various issues of the comm K
State election. 1t is also expected that the
Hon. Leslie NJ Shaw, secretary of the
United States treasury, Will be present.
Every voter in Addison county, with la
dies, is invited to be present. The YER
gcnnes City band will furnish music for
the occasion.
John Bissette died at his home in Pan
ton Tuesday night from dropSy of the
heart aged Il years. lie is survived by a
wife, two sons Frank and Henry Eissctte
of North F'orrisburgh. one daughter, Mrs.
Harrington of Colchester Point. and one
brother. Duffy Bissette of West Ferris
hurgh. Mr. Bssette was a veteran Cf the
Civil War, being a member of Co. II, 10th
VT. OILS, having enlisted in that regime MT
in Burlington. lie was also a member Of
Ethan Allen Post, q. \. r., of this city.
The funeral will be held Friday at 10
o'clock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28
A DOUBLE MURDER
Killed Woman for Running Him
Left a Note.

New York, Aug. T.-Lizzie Otto, former
ly of Stroudsburg, Pa, Arthur Campbell
of this city and Christian Cans. govern
ment tailor at Fort Hancock, are dead as
the result of a tragedy which took place
to-day in the apartments of the woman in
East 25th street, where she was known as
Lizzie Hall The woman and Campbell il
is believed. died almost instantly. Cans
died in Bellevue hospital tonight.
1t is said by the police that Cans shot
the woman and Campbell because he OBJ
jected to the presence of the latter there
Then h. fired bullet into the base of his
brain. striking the spinal cord The follow
ing note dated New York August 1902
was found IN one of Gans's pockets, by the
coroner:
This woman has ruined my life and I
hope that God will forgive me for what
am going To do. And | am not sorry for
what am going to do. Goodbye to all.
(Signed)
"CHRTSTIAN CAMS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28
APOLOGIES AT BARRE
Says Its the Last Tine Press Can
Chronicle Such an Act OF
Sam small.

Barre Aug. 26-In spite of the disgrace
full incident a Brattleboro last night. the
Rev. Sam Small appeared before Clement
rally here tonight and was greeted WIN
small appla use. lie sitid:
In view OF the publication this alter
noon of an account OF my actions at Brat
tleboro last night, l wish to put in a word
of explanation. For some time have been
1ighting OFF an attack OF illness ana after
my ride from Putney to Bratteboro, | was
tired and sick. AT the solicitation OF some
friends and by mistake / took more than
l could stand. That is my explanation. But
whatever one man may do makes no dil-
terence. However, | expect the opposition
press will not afford charity to an untOr-
tunate man and will make the most of the
incident. Let them do it. 1t will oe the last
chance they have to make that reference
to Sam Small. l am stll alive and am
here to speak to you in the words of
SUbernesS and truth
While he was speaking many of his hear
ers left the audience
The rally tonight was advertised as 60
Ing to be the largest ever held in Vermont
but in this respect it was a disappoint-
meut In the parade there were 319 people,
two-th!rds of whom We're boys, and three
bands.
Later several thousand people including
many women and children gathered at the
trottinG park. Throughout the evening
they manifested little enthusiasm for so
large crowd.
The speakers were a half hour late in ar
irving and in the interim the crowd was
amused with Clements stereopticon.
Mr.. Clement did not arouse the spirits of
his hearers as he did on his former visit
to this city and in his remarks threshed
over the same ground he did in his pre-
vious speech.
Small left tonight with Clement and
had every appearance here of being in his
customary robust health.
SPECIAL trains were run tonight from
VOLS River, Waterbury and Bethel and
brought 800 people here, taking them home
after the rally.
The evening concluded with a display OF
fireworks which were all right and made
a hit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28
Confesses Real Ca =" of His Con-
dition at B g tleboro
Rail =
TRIED TO KIN - FRIENDS
-
Judged How Much He Could Drink
Makes Explanation at Barre
Rally-Appeared Like
Well Man.

Rrattleboro. Aug. 26-Sam Small wanted
20 fisht and drew a knife when he was led
off the stage in a maudlin condition at the
auditorium last evening. Everybody bolt
I'd from the hall except two stage cdrpch-
lers of the Mildred Holland company which
L. reappeariug here and a local cmployc of
the theatre The crowd had gathered on
Main street and south of the hall making
) good deal of noise in anticipation ot
smal's appearance at the stage entrance.
When small heard the cries outside he
Eow into u rage and in violent terms de-
riared he would fight the whole crowd,
stC, He pulled out a poo ketknife but one
81 the carpenters knocked it from his hand
md stepped upon it. Then the carpenters
Seized him and held him until he was quiet
nd. Before the theatre lights were exti-
Euished the carpenters and the theatre
attach led Small from the hall by the
fire escape, avoiding the crowd, and get
ling him to the hotel unknown.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28
BKISTOl

Clark & Lafayette have the contract to
paint and repair the school house on
Primo hill-Mrs. Bert Brown will lead
the Christian Endeavor meeting in the
Baptist Church, and Henry Landon the
Epworth League meeting in the Methodist
church next Sunday evening Mir
riam Bartlett of Jonasville Is visiting
friends In town-During the Middlebury
fair the Bristol railroad will give reduced
rates from here and return.-Mrs. Cora
Ferris OF Avondale, N. j.. is the guest of
her relatives here and in Lincoln. The
Rev, Father ID. T.. Coffey visited Bur
lington Friday,-Mrs. E s. Farr is the
guest of friends in Burlinston.-Mrs Mar
garet Ready of Burlington is the guest of
friends In town.-C. T.. Hathorne was in
town with his family over Sunday.-Last
Saturday butter brought from II to % cents
pound, cggs 20 cents n dozen; hides i
''hli lnutd, VlIi a'.l". - io = cents
tll a, tlit II!=t.li. live
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28
ALL ENTHUSIASM.
Over 1900 Caledonia County Re-
publicans Attend Hard
wick Rally.
GLAD HAND FOR SPEAKERS
Given a Rousing Reception
Senator Dillingham;, Congressm
Foster and H. F. Graham Had
Audience with Them from the
First-Other Rallies.

Hardwick, Aug. 27.-The largest and most
enthusiastic republican rally held in Hard
WICK IN years was the republican rally this
afternoon. Long before the hour set for
opening teams began to arrive from Wal
den, Greensboro, Stannard CraitSbury,
Emore. Wolcott Woodbury. and Cabot,
and when the Lawson Cadet band played
were seated while several hundred were
standing just outside.
At 2:30, Dr. S. E. Darling of the town
committee introduced CONGRESSMAN II. j.
Foster as the chairman of the afternoon.
Mr.. Foster was greeted by hearty APP
plause. lie made one of his characteristic
cally happy speeches saying that he was
chosen to pre- side because he could not
make a speech and then in a very felici
tiOus manner introduced Senator billing
ham.
The senator was given a very glad hand.
Just before he was introduced Professor
MaAham sang with great spirit The
School House Shall Follow the Flag.
Senator Dillingham; opened his speech with
few words relating to our grand sys-
tenn Of free schools and then sailed into
the subject at hand. His speech was praC-
tically the same as at Burlington He was
frequently appla uded, and though he spoke
tor nearly one hour no one was willing to
cry quit. The Hon. II. +. Graham follow
ed Senator Dillingham;. In his remarks pre-
NiouS to giving Mr.. Graham the floor. Con-
gresham Foster devoted few minutes to
spreading before the audience some of
Clements inConsS Stencies, his legislative
record and his private record. He handled
Clement without gloves and everybody
seemed to like il.
Mr. Graham spoke but a short time and
devoted himself to showing up the falacy
and weakness of the Rev Sam Small's
arguments in this campaign. The applause
was frequent.
General Mccullough spoke last. He was
given rousing reception. He urged the
importance of standing by the Republican
party.
In closing all Joined in singing Amer
lea, lead by Professor Maxham.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28
CONDITION OF CROPS.


Inc crop situation remains practically
unchallged, nearl" everything having
maze ahout normal progress. In many
respects the season is backward and any
sort ot harvest OF some crops is depen
dent upon warm September and a. late
occurrence "t autumn froStS. IN the north
ern portion OF tn" section work was de-
laNed by foul weather, but in the south
eastern portion more rain is needed as
springs ana wells are getting low, til,
ground hard and dry and pasture feec
snort.
GrAin.-lf frosts hold off and the other
weather Conditions are favorable. there
viii probably be better corn crop in the
southern nan OF the section than was
promised earlier III the season. The yield
there VIII not however, he up to the aver
age and eiSe" mere II Will be very light;
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28
AVOIDED MONTPELIER CROWD
His Escapade at Brattleboro the Talk
of the Town.

Montpelier, Aug. 26-The report of the
Fam Small escapadc at Bratteboro Mon
day evening has been topic of conVersa-
ton among all classes of men in Montpelier
to day, some OF whom were partially con
verted by MIR. Smals persuasive language
when he spoke at Clement rally in Mont
pclier last week.
The positive intelligence received this af-
ternoon that Mr.. Small confessed to-day at
Brattlehoro that he was in "A hopeeGsly in
toxicated condition Monday evening only
served TO increase interest in the matter
Quite crowd gathered at the Central
Vermont station this afternoon when Mr.
Small was expected on his way from Brat
tlebOrO to Barre, but he kept himself Sc
Cluded from public observation.
Mr. Smalls actions dt Brdttleboro en-
tirely neutralized any good he may have
done for Mr.. Clements cause in Mont
polier.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28
MAYOR PERCIVAI. W. CLEMENTS
VETO MESSAGE 1897

lrad@s unions answer the worst de.ini-
tioh or trust" completely. They make
inc one great mischevous trust we haze.
Rutland Herald, Aug %, 1899
The employer should take a course to
make the employee think twice before
striking. The thing should be made scr
ious Tor him as II always is for the EN-
ployer' And the way to do this is simply
70 BLACKLIST every man who joins in q.
slrlke'-Rutland Herald, July IS lS95
Members of the unions are punched" in
a relatively small number of towns and
make good deal of noise but their abso-
lute number Is not large. No decent "scab'
'anc no decent man of any sorD can ap-
prove the outrageous tyranny exercised by
the trades unions when they happen to
get the upper hand These methods have
already alienated the general public from
the organization. II the "scabs" should
happen to turn upon the bulldozers and
boycott union labels for awhile it Is al
together probable that their use would be-
come nightly estricted.-Rutland Herald
July 6, 1897
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28
SITUATION IN RUTLAND COUNTY
Party Harmony and Support OF Straight
Ticket, the Party Slogan.

Middletown Springs Aug. Il The rally
held here last night by republicans Of this
town and vicinity was the largest in the his
cory of the place. Large delegations came
from Pawlet, Wells. Ira, Tinmouth and other
towns. The speech delivered by the Hon
+. D. Proctor was an effective one. lie
thoroughly punctured the absurd claims OF
Clement, the boiling candidate, and left
little on which that gentleman could staud.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28
LABOR AGAINST CLEMENT
Credentials from OgdensburR Long
shoremen Conclusive-How Glenn
ent's Paper Antagonized Unions.


Montpelier, Aug IA leading officer OF
the Trade and Labor Council states thai
tne scattering OF circulars attempting tc
ulscreult the representatives of different
iaoor organizations who are arraigning p
w. Sletheht Tor ms long-standins hostility
~ 'nc "l'cIests Oh IdpoilliS men ana par
uculariy To trade unions was without
pI"Pcl authority' ana In no wise represents
the sentiment of the union men of this
Wy
fresiueht Nusent or the International
900 aco'sshoremen ASSOCIATION local number
~, 20 Vi OsuehsourG ~ " winch is al
ii'ateu WIN tne American Federation OF
LABOR mas SHOWN his credentials from
wv OSuehsourg union to local union men,
Is WIN tiic resolution adopted by
,.,a "'sucia tioii. ne association docs away
,,d az ',ons 'ilat may nave oeef
lHaue tiiat 'ir Nugeht was not properly
hod,. sc ~ 'i.u rhlls III pchall OF the
,rbo r,o,,',i nc iepIesehts.
me resolutions adopted by the Interna-
denehura 49,, ~ " "Hao'ia'ioH ol os-
RosoI,sod ri .rti u,' ~ ioiioWs'
natiopol 7 o,,,,,L i."''ioei ~. inter
Opdonsh,,rc fe'oi ,i'l, o''l,n aS"ocia'ion oi
canvass of y ", ,,,s .'cthou III ,he
nlace IN H. 't,'eHt no" TAXING
nor. VI 'e''''o''' lor soNer-
Therefore we instruct President F. 7
~ - anu anu wee e-freSident Thomas Hunt
s,,,o W ~ ',s M"rhihe men OF Vermont and
tool ,on.a1 w ''"iiu r. W. tlcmel't
b,ri,,, ,,,.i W S",'""'i"n ana the Ia
.conrr7.,,p CSuenSours curing his
ls,,rod, VIII" Tue i'',I Iiana railroad.
-, l. iEEMO:
pres,dort >-,,,. eSineHt ITO rem
was so t,,,,,. -, "a. .idt the s'russ
tho time the Ionc.hnran, ,,iu 'e"sp"pers al
Inv 'il' lpllS We're makln2
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28
VETOES LAPOINT's BOND

Farre, Aug. T.-Mayor Melcher has We
toed the bond of w. w. Lapoint as lessea
and manager of the opera house for the
ensuing year, and the board of aldermen
have unanimously sustained the Veto Mr.
l.apoint's bond was for 81, 6DO and was sign
ed by III. u. Camp of this city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28
.WEATHER FAVORABLE.
Crops In New England Made Fairly
Good Progress Last Week.

Boston. Aug. 27.--'rhc weekly crop bull
letting of the New England section of the
climate and crop service of the weather
bureau says:
All things considered the week past may
he called generally favorable to farming
operations and crop growth The rains
and high winds of the latter part of the
week retarded work somewhat, but caus-
ed no appreciablc damage to crops. There
was an average amount of sunshine. but
the temperatures were too low to favor
the best growth.
Throughout the district the temperatures
were generally below the normal. with
mnima low enough for frost in some To-
calities had the weather conditions been
favorable for it's formation.
With the exception Of the southern half
of the section an average amount of pre-
cipitation occurred at most points. The
ram of the sd was accompanied by severe
thunder and lightning, and in some places.
by hail
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28
RUTLAND ELOPERS CAUGHT.

Rutland, Aug. 27.-Napoleon Trombley Y
and Mrs, Frank Poro attempted to elops
to-day, but Poro caught them in tho train
here, A three-cornered fist fight cnsued in
the car. The men were arrested badly
bruised. The woman ran into another car
and escaped as the train moved out. rhe
affair has caused sensation as the people
are well known.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28
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VERMONT PENSIONERS.

Washington, Aug. 26.-Vermont PENSIONS
Original, aDnel f. Coombs, Rutland, $I2
increase, reissue, etc. Moses Corey, ST.
Adams, sl2; Loudon b. Livingston, North
Troy, T7; Horace M Crandall, Winhull
sl'; dependent relatives, Hiram p. Wins
low, West Burke Sl2
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28
FERRISBURGH.

The Congressional Sunday school plan
ned for picnic at Long Point Tuesday,
and was postponed on account of rain
Mr., and Mrs. Edward Murry left for their
home at Springfield, Mass, on Monday
after a short visit at w. r., Nichols's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Putnam of raun-
ton. Mass, and +. W. Bancroft of Boston,
have been recent guests at Mrs. Rowland
r. Robinson's, Murray, "A merchant
of Lincoln made IL busines strip to this
place, remaining over Sunday.-Sevcra of
Continued ON Sd paEa
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28
RALLY AT MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS
Speeches by the Hon. Fletcher d. Proc
tor and the Hon. j. l.. Martin.

Middlotown Springs. Aug. GA rousing
republican ally was held here might, with
large attendance. The Hon. j. l.. Martin
made telling speech against Clement and
his pretences The Hon. Fletcher ID. Proc
tor made speech which was handsomely
received. lie denied the truth Of the charge
of Clement regarding alleged extravagance
in State expnses. lie urged party harmony
and loyal support Of the entire State re-
publican ticket
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28
GRAND ISLE RALLY,

Grand Isle. Aug. GA republican rally
was held here tonight in the interests OF
the straight party ticket. F. G. Fleetw ood
of Morrisville and f. n. Raymond of Fair
Haven addressed an attentive audience and
were cordially greeted. There was a good
attendance.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28
Fewer Gallons; LonRar Wears

Yor can paint building with fewer gal
IONS OF DcVoe Lead and Zinc than with
MilAed rants and 1t will wear twice as
by iIagar Bros, ''i"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28
M'GETTRICK AT vERGENNEs.

Ncrgcnnes, Aug. N.-There was an att
tendance Of about $50 at the democra to
rally held in the opera house this evening.
The speakers were the Hon. Felix w Nc
tiettrick Of st. Albans and j. n. Senter of
Montpelier. Mr.. McGettrick gave the prin-
cipal address and spoke about an hour.
All the speakers were we'll rcceivd.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28
CLEMENT AT ST. JoHNsBURY.

st. Johnsbury Aug. 27.-P. w. Clement
addressed rally here this evening in the
interests of his independent candidacy for
the governorship, but presented nothing
not already covered in numerous reports
of his previous speeches.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28

One of the most effective points of his
speech was that in which he laid stress
upon party harmony and standing strong-
~ by the regular republican ticket. f. l.,
Miles's speech was also handsomely re-
ceived. 1t is the consensus of opinion
among careful observers that Clements
strength Is rapidly waning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-08-28
ROOM FOR THE PRESIDENT.

Montpelier, Aug G.-By order Of Supt.
C. f. Soule, of the Central Vermont rail.
way, the radiators in the waiting room at
the Central Vermont passenger station
were removed to-day as they were in di-
rect line between the two doors through,
which the President and party will pass
in getting off their train. No freight cars
Will be allowed in the railroad yard that
day and only such passenger cars as are in
service. No one will be allowed in tho
station while the President and his party
arc there except officials Of the road and
members OF his escort
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1902-03-06
FIVE KILLED BY
FALLING FLOORS

Cleveland, March 2.-The fourth
floor of the Cleveland Baking com
panys plant fell beneath the weight
Of a large number Of barrels Of flour
yesterday, crashing through the three
under floors into the basement. Five
persons are missing and thirteen
were injured. The missing:
May Kelly, Mollie Roemer, Florence
McGra,l, Maggie Heiser, Joseph
WOelker.
The injured: Lena Zusy, VII
probably die; Emma Rupp, seriously;
Bertha Knoepp, Ralph Cohen, Lizzie
Koepernick, Maggie Kesser, Mary
Norove, Hope Otto, Emma Schutum
pie, Anna Graham, Kadte WiznoW
ski, Agnes Neuman, Maggie Kane.
Twelve women and three men were
carried through with the falling floors
Those rescued were dug from the
ruins by fremen and police. A mum
Der Of girls saved themselves by
rushing to the windows and cnng1ng
to the sills until rescued by fireme1
on ladders. The missing persons are
undoubtedly dead.