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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-03-17
WAS CAUGHT IN MACHINERY.

Otto Seller, Of Sioux City, Is Instantly
Killed.
Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City, March 17.-Otto Seller,
a member of the firm of Seller Bross
wholesale liquor dealers. got caught in
the shaft of the machinery in the en-
CINE room of Seller Bros. establish
ment last night and was killed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-03-17
Peoria Grain.
Minneapolis Grain.

Peoria, March II.
Corn-Hlgher; No. 40.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-03-17
Cattle Sales.

A few OF the cattle sales were made
as follows:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-03-17
Are You Afflicted With
THE ITCH KING OF THE BLooDf
CZe m a

The prevalence of Eczema among the young and
old is due to the introduction of poisonous matter
IN the blood. Those pimples, sores and eruptions
upon the face. neck and body are all caused by
blood and the blood fires the skin with the fuel of
itsimpurties; remove the mpurity and the trouble
passes away MEDERINE is a specific blood
prescription that cleanses, filters and purfes the
blood Of every possible faint, and quickly and per
manently cures Eczema Thousands of we'll
known citizens in every section OF the country have
been cured by the MEDERINE treatment after
all other remedies had failed. This is the reason
that every bottle of MEDERINE is sold on the
positive and absolute guarantee that it will cure.
Write MEpERINE REMEDY CO.. Duluth, MINI. for
their system All letters answered. Illustrated
booklet containing mailed free
Price $I.oo per Bottled Bottles $500.
express paid II your druggist docs carry NED
ERNIE In stock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-09
THE STATES ATTORNEYsHIP

For reasons of personal nature and
in the interests OF party harmony the
Hon. c. j. Russell has decided not to
have his name presented to the Chitton-
den county republican convention as a
candidate for the office of States attor-
ney. DIR, Russell had n large number Of
warm supporters, and he would have
made a strong run in the convention. His
services in behalf of the farming interests
Of our county while State senator had
won him many friends and his other
work as legislator showed him TO be a
man of varied ability. The action ne has
taken will commend him to all fair-mind-
ed men and leave him in excellent stand
ing with his party, particularly IN view
Of the effect which his action will have
on the situation,
While Mr.. 7. f.. Hopkins is deserving
young attorney and while he will prob
ably receive a complimentary vote from
Colchester and st. George, it will be gen
orally recognized that DR. Russel's with
drawal practically ensures tho nomira
| tion of Mr.. A. L. Sherman for State $
| attorney. Mr.. sherman. who was born
in Charlotte, April %, 1870, was educated
in the public schools, the Caatleton Nor
nal school and st. Johnsbury Academy
| and the Boston University law school
| lie was admitted to the bar of Vernon,
on October II, 1898, having tied with
| Herbert y. lexington the honor Of lead
ing his class. He practicod his profession
alone until December. 1899. when upor
| the retirement of Mr.. f.. G. Mower from
| the firm of Cushman X Mower, n new
| legal firm was established under tn,
name Of Cushman e. Sherman, which ha!
had a large and prosperous practice. Mr.
sherman served two terms as CRANE
juror of Burlington and he discharge
the duties of that position with rocog
nized ability and credit.
Mr.. Sherman is a young man o
sterling character as well as a lawye
who has already won envia BILE recog
milton as member of the bar OF Chit
tenden county and II nominated an
elected, as he will be in all human proba
bility, he will discharge the duties of tn
important position of States attorne.
with honor to himself and credit to tn
people Of Chittenden county.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-09
UNCLE SAM ON AFRICAN TERRI
TORY,

There is a persistent rumor abroad
that the United States Will receive a
territorial concession on the west coast
OF Africa in return for recognizing the
supremacy of France in Morocco aud
joining hands with Great Britain IN
assuring the suzerainty of France III spite
of the protests of Spain, Germany and
Italy. The Washington authorities deny
that there is any project on foot to Sc
cure a naval or coaling station as u re-
suit OF the present naval demonstration
AT Tangicr for the purpose of forcing the
release of pcrdicaris, who is now held
by the bandit chief, Raisuli or avcnging
his death. Our government simply in
sists that the lives and rights Of Ameri-
cans abroad must be respected, and If
the captives are slain. the American war
vessels will not be withdrawn until the
bandit chiefs life is made to pay the
forfeit of the crime
1t must be admitted that coaling sta
ton would be handy for the American
navy in time of peace as we'll as IN case
of hostites. and circumstances might
arise which would lead to our acquire
ment Of a small extent of territory for
this purpose. At the same time, we could
not reasonably expect Germany - sit
idly by and see us gain coaling sta
ton on the opposite shore of the Atlantic
when We are using our utmost endeavoi
to prevent her from gaining a similar
station in American waters. In the event
Of war with an Europeon power sta
| ton of this character would inevitably
be one of the first objects of attack, ST
, that there is n question as to The rca
value of such a station to the United
| States in time of war
Even though there is no Foundation
concerning the project to secure AZ
American coaling station on tho coast o
| West Africa, the report serves TO SHOW
| how near we may be at any time to en-
| tanglcmont in the affairs of Europ'
through so simple an occurrence as tn
capture Of practically expatratet
American citizen by brCands in the HILL
of semi civilized country like Morocco
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-09

JUDGE GEORGE NJ. POWERS.

Our news columns contain the an
nouncemcnt of Governor McCullough's
acceptance of the resignation of Judge
Wendell p. stafford. of the Hon. Seneca
Haselton's promotion to the position OF
fifth associate Judge OF the supreme
Court of Vermont thus made vacant, and
of Governor McCullough's appointment
of Mr.. George NJ. Powers Of Morrisville
to the position of sixth associate judge,
TO succeed Judge Haselton.
Mr.. Powers had an unusually strong
support for this appointment, his sup
porters including the great majority OF
the members Of the bar in northern Yer
mont with the exception of the extreme
northeast section Of the State; as we'll as
of many prominent men in various walks
of life. The appointment will be gen
orally recognized as crcditable to Gov
ernor McCullourhs administration, and
host of friends will rejoice in this rec
ogntion Of Mr.. Powcrs's ability and ex-
cellent standing as a lawyer and as n
citizen.
The appointment Of Judge Powers will
leave vacancy In the position OF re-
porter of the Supreme Court of Vermont
which will be filled by appointment by
the judges of that body. Former states
Attorney T.. G.. Mower of this city has
been favorably mentioned for this i'm
portant position. and his qualifications fol-
the efficient and satisfactory discharge
of the duties of the office are evident t6
all who know him. After his graduation
from the University OF Vermont Mr.
Mower was engaged in newspaper work
| for number OF years, which gave hin
an excellent preparation for the clerica
and technical part of the work. He i:
recognized as a careful and thorough
student of the law, as we'll as a rapit
and energetic worker, all of which quail
| fcations eminently equip him for thu
| performance of the duties OF the reporter
ship in a manner satisfactory to the su
| prcme court.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-09
SAVING THE MOUNTAINS.

tF'rom the Philadelphia Ledg"r)

The bcnoiicicnt practice of saving noun
tains for the perpetual usc of the people
IS spreading, both by state action and
private gift says the Springfield kcpub
hcan Slowly have people come to take
the large outlook which this involves. The
wisdom of such preservation need not he
argued, but its necessity receives empha-
sis as mon of great wealth have been
reaching out to obtain enormous rural and
mountain estates. orc secured, as in the
Adirondacks. the people are ruled out of
regions whore they have roamed. hunted
and iishod. That discomfort and revolt
should be engcDdcrel by such extension
Of the rights of the few 10 the exclusion
of the many is the most natural thing in
tho world. There will be much more Of
it AS time goes on. So far as woods and
mountains arc withdrawn from tho
general enjoyment in this way and made
accessible only To the few and the rich.
We arc approaching such conditions and
problems as tho great landed estates
OF England involve. Along tho seacoast.
too, tn" beaches arc being fenced i'll from
the public usc. Clearly there should no
a limit beyond which this cannot he cN
tended. and in some way provision must
he made by which the public onioyn'n Mt
of natural advantages shall not DO cur
tailed to tho vanishing point 1t is 'or
localities as we'll as for those who desire
to invest their money for tho benefit of
future generations to keep this matter in
mind. ard to 500 that proper action Is
provided before il becomes more difficult
of accomplishment than now.
The example of Joseph Battcll. Of Mid
dlehurN, VT. is much in point. He has
bought Ellen mountain. which rises 1000
feet above the town of Warren. VI, and
purposes to convert ii into n park for the
benefit Of the citizens of The Green Noun
tain State. To build libraries and 10
| ,f,t. 1,nrf ic xxpn hut
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-09
GOV. ODELL INTERVIEWED.
believes Cleveland the Strongest Man
Democrats Can Name.

According to the cablcd report Of an
interview with Governor Odell in Paris,
New York's executive believes that
Grover Cleveland is the strongest man
the democrats can name for president.
At the same time he Is convinced that
no democrat has chance against Roose-
welt The governor made 1t clear that
he was not in Taris to induce General
Porter to become n candidate for COVER
nor Of New York. General Porter corro-
borated the governors statement, saying
the matter had not even been mentioned
THE democratic position seems merely
to be Judge Parker against the field"
the governor said adding and some
times the field wins
Then you regard Cleveland as an
impossiblity he was asked.
ION the contrary, regard him as a
very great possibility"
The governor admitted that in con-
versation with friends he had said he
believed the nomination Of Cleveland
would put a most dangerous candidate
in the field against Roosevelt. He re-
CARDS ex-President Cleveland as the most
dangerous candidate the democrats could
select.
strong factor" Governor Odell said, "rcr-
haps not for his own nomination. but
as aiding materially any candidate &c
whom he might throw his influence"
Asked whether he believed that Cleve-
lands Endorsement of Parker had injured
the latter. the governor said:
mo. but the hostility Of Tammany
hall to Hill must be considered in con-
ncction with Parkcr's candidacy"
Governor Odcll said that while he re-
gardod the nomination of Prcsiden,
| Roosevelt as a certainty. he believed the
field against Parker with preferences
toward Cleveland as an outsider, WI,
the best betting proposition on the demo.
cratic situation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-09
A BROAD MINDED GOVERNOR.

While the subject of the filing of the
vacancy in the Supreme Court of Yer
mont resulting from the resignation of
Judge Stafford was under consideration,
not a few people, looking at the question
from their own point of view, held that
the appointment would not be likely to 20
to the Hon. George NJ. Powers of Morris
Vile on account of considerations OF a
political nature. In support of this con-
tention it was shown that Mr.. Powers
had supported the candidacy of DR..
". Seward Webb for the governorship,
and after the latter's withdrawal from the
field, had favored the nomination of the
Hon. Fletcher D. Proctor.
1t must be admitted that in Vermont as
well as in other States personal political
interests of this character are altogether
too often allowed to play a chief part in
connection with appointments to public
office either preventing the selection OF
well qualified candidates or resulting in
the fosting upon the people of public SER
wants who are utterly unit, simply be-
cause they happened to support for office
The man who has the appointing power.
Governor John G.. Mccullough demon
strated in this connection what was al
ready known to he true of him, namely
that he was too broad a man TO base pub
lie acts on considerations of a persona
nature like those pointed out. He has SCI
q worthy example by elevating to the Su
preme Court the aspirant whom he deem
ed most available for the position al
things considered regardless of the fac
that Mr.. Powers saw tit to support thu
gubernatorial candidacy of some othe
man; and for this reason as well as other!
the appointment of Judge George NJ Pow
ers is one of the most creditable acts o
Governor McCuioughs excellent admin
istration.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-09
Mr.. Sherman Page Allen, who has been

Mr.. Sherman Page Allen who has been
private secretary for Congressman d. j.
Foster, ever since the latter's election
to the lower branch of Congress, has re-
ceived an appointment in the navy de-
partment, and has been detailed as pri-
Vate secretary to Assistant Secretary
Darling. The position is an important
one, the salary attached to the office
being 1880 per annum. Mr. Allen has
many friends who will sincerely rejoice
in the merted recognition of his ability
Foster has not decided upon a successor
to Mr.. Allen as private secretary, nut
during the summer recess of Congress
Mrs f. f. Henderson will perform the
duties OF that position.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-09
POINTED PARAGRAPH

II friend pulls his watch on your
funny story, cut it short
Many man turns M his toes while
waiting for his fortune to turn up.
Don't envy the rich they have corns
on their feet the same as you have.
Credit is all well enough until the bill
collector begins to come around.
What a good many church -goers need
is a praying machine that Will wind 1t.
self
II will he pretty tough on the leap year
girl if there is no marrying or giving
in marriage in heaven.
Never strike a man until you are sat
ished he deserves it--don't do II then un'
less you outclass him.
By the time "A man thoroughly under
stands the way of a woman he is so ole
that he dosen't care anything more about
them
One trouble with tho oldest inhnbitan
is that he remembers too many incident!
of his hoyhood days that never happen
ed ,-Chicago News
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-09

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-09
TRAMPS AND GOOD ROADS.

The people Of Vermont are hearing
much just at this time about good reads
construction and fence building and pipe
laying and other pohtico-p public work
subjects; and in burlington and vicinity
the tramp nuisance has also become
live question. At first sight there might
not appear to he any intimate relation
between roads and tramps but
moments reflection will serve to show
O. close connection between tho two.
Tramps are known in the vernacular
as professional tourists" and it IS safe
20 say that few people as class have a
more intimate knowledge of the Condi-
ton of our highways than the genius
tramp, for they walk thcm, except when
making long distance excursions by rail.
Tramps arc among the comparatively
few people in Vermont who have escaped
taxation in one form or another for the
improvement of our highways and it
REQUIRES no argument to show that they
ought to contribute in n greater or loss
degree to the maintenance of tho ways
thcy so frequently monopoize
If the Legislature at its coming session
we're to pass a law establishing an open
season for the capture Of tramps to be
put at work on our highways, it is owl
dent that n number of desirable objects
might be attained. In the first place the
tramp would at once advance to prem
tum in the Vermont market and TRAMP
hunting might become even more popular
as pastime under the incentive of a
sufficient bounty than hedgehog hunting
In the second place the number Of tramps
in the Green Mountain state would un
questionably become delightfully."- less
unless the hobo should suddenly anC
mysteriously acquire a disposition to
labor hard. In the third place the tramp:
captured would he made of some use
to the community instead OF being {
nuisance as an expense to Taxpayers
whenever placed in durance vile.
The time is probably not far distan
when Vermont will adopt the custom
in vogue in some sections of making ial
prisoners earn their own living by work
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-09
ADDISON COUNTY COURT.
One Of the Dcfunct Farmers National
Bank Cases on Tr;nl.

Middleburv June THE June term ~
Addison county court opened here Tuesday
morning at II 80 O'Clock, the Hon, Love
land Munson presiding, and the Hon. H.
w. Collins and the Hon. a. ". Foote. as
sistant Judges. and was largely attended
by attorneys from this and other coun-
ties
When the docket was called, a large
number of cases were continued, a few
were entered settled and Discontinued,
and a few were left open. Tho civil cases
thus far set for jury trial arc f. l., Fish,
receiver Farmers National bank vs.. HUI
dah DIN; William S. Wright. ant, vs.
Levi Sturtevant in re will Of Adolia Pond,
i. Alison Webster, apt. T}ion Wilson ot
AL, contestants; Gordon II. Sprigg vs.. Rut-
land railroad; and Eliza Barney vs. Fred
Nassau.
Judge W. II. Bliss gave notice that on
Thursday morning ne would present ~
the court resolutions relating TO the death
of Rufus Wainwright, for many years
clerk of the court, and would move that
the court adjourn from Thursday noon
until Friday morning out of respect for
the memory Of the late Mr. Wainwr sht,
and 70 allow those who wish tho opportu-
nifty to attend the funeral Of Col. joel c.
Baker AT Rutland. In the case Of Sprieg
vs.. Rutland Railroad company, the death
of Mr.. SprlGg was suggested to the court
and Henry A. Roios. administrator. en-
tered to prosecute. Upon motion by couu-
sci for thu plaintiff this case was specially
assigned for trial on Monday, June 20. 1900.
at two o'clock p. m. Court then took a
recess until y. IN.
Court came in at two O'Clock. Tho petit
Jurors We're called and all We're found
present. After being sworn the jurors
were charged by the court and jury was
, emp1ncll"d on the case of Fish, receiver,
vs.. Olin, and trial of that case began.
| During a recess of the court, Edward Aus
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-09
WINDSOR COUNTY COUNT
ONE VERMONTER PASSED.
John c. Sherburnc Eligible To n Rhodes
Scholarship.

Montreal, June Mr. Parkin has re-
ceivcd at NcGill University the report
of the Oxford examiners unon the papers
Of candidates examined April 10 and Il
throughout the United states and in Can
ada.
Altogether l2o candidates have passed
from the different States and territories
Of the Union and become eligible for Sc
lection as Rhodes scholars. This prob
ably represents about one-third or one
fourth Of all the candidates who took the
examination.
Among these is: Vermont John
Sherhurne.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-09
WALDEN IS FOR BELL.
Candidate for Governor Presided over
Cnucus in His Home Town.

Walden, juno This was the first
town in Caledonia county to hold it's
republican caucus for the state. district
and county conventions and there was
Il good attendance Of the voters. The
Hon. Charles J. Boil presided and
George T. Eastman and j. c. Stafford
were elected delegates to both the
state and district conventions Both
are warm personal Erlends of Mr.. Bell
and they will support him in the state
convention first. last and all the time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-09
Terms-91. oOa Year, Always In Advance.
THURSDAY, JUNE .
WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise In
the new special column Of this paper. Some
bargains are offered there this week when
II will pay you to read about See page
seven. This paper has more than 2S'Wo
Seaders every week. and one cent a woro
Nill reach them all
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-09

ing on the streets instead Of being smply
n burden of expense. and the sooner
this reform is instituted the sooner will
our ials cease to he filled to overlooking
with prisoners and our communities cease
to be rendered unsafe by tramps.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-09
SECOND DISTRICT PLUMS.
John Harris in Washington Letter t.
bradford Opinion)

ipIdul'lU NIililVbn)
A friend here of an analytical turn of
mind alleges that the second congressional
district Of Ncrmont-Hnd you're it's
given more dollars worth of federal
patronage by this government at this
time than any other congressional dis
trict in the United States. by far, and
Offers tho facts and figures to prove it
Here they are: II. G. Idc Philippine com
missioner and vice governor. St. Johns
bury, salary $1,000; H. NJ. Mansur, Island
Pond, collector of the district of Mcmphre-
maEog, an approximate income of $4,000;
&. y. Prouty, Newport, interstate COM
merce commissioner. 5000. Hoyt III
Wheeler Brattlcboro district judge. 5000
c. II. Robb, Bellows Falls. assistant at
torney general of the United States
5000, w. r. Stafford. St Johnsbury, as
sOciate justice OF the court or appeals OF
the District of Columbia, 5000; ii. C.
Bates, st. JOhnsbury, federal judge in
the Philippines 5000; j, L. Martin, Brat
tlohoro, district attorney 5000. Horace w
Bailey, Nowbury, United States marshal
5000 The above salaries approximate
nearly $62,WD. and beside these OF course
there are Il lot Of small fry. Probably
should have enumerated in the above list
T.. d. Hale of Luncnburgh, United States
consul at Coatcook, and John Grout
United States consul at Malta. Take il
all in all no congressional district in tho
Union makes anywhere near such "A show
ing in plums of large and small degree
OF course this showing is not made in d
spirit of criticism because no such idea is
entertained by anybody. 1t is simply tn.
unparalleled good luck of the district, witt
the most important fact added that il
has had a great abundance of good mer
to select from
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-06-09

Col. Henry Watterson Of the Louisville
Courier-Journal dominates Mayor Nc
Clellan of New York and General Black
Of Illinois as the democratic nationa
ticket, and Il must be admitted that the
democracy might go farther and make 9
worse combination.