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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
CLEMENTS CONVENTION
Quite Ready to Fuse With the Demo-
Gratis and No Trouble Experienced
over the Nominations.

The State convention OF the independent
party was held Thursday in city Hall. 1t
is impossible TO state how many regularly
elected delegates were in attendance. The
committee on credentals--if there was one
made no report to the convention. BY
eleven o'clock the hall was well filed with
men. many of whom might have been
visitors, attracted to the city by the
sports of the Commercial club carnival,
or to look at the tall buildings. But all
Wore tho green badge of tho independent
party in many cases augmented by the
Clement local option buttons, so popular
four years ago, Standards bearing the
names Of the various counties of the state,
wore distributed among the seats but no.
body supposed that the plaCards were in
fallible evidence as to the occupants of the
sections designated.
The convention was held nevertheless
with "A rousing spirit and with perfect
unanmity in all business of Importance.
Edward j. Hall of Bennington, chairman
OF the temporary State independent conf
mittee, called the meeting to order at II 10
o clock. Zenos II. Ellis of Fair Haven
was elected temporary chairman and VIII
liam G. Smith of West Rutland was elect
ed temporary secretary. The temporary
organiza ton was made permanent, After
some discussion as to the number of men
who should serve on the committee to con-
fer with the Democratic party with view
of coming together. five gentlemen, termed
the conference committee. were chosen:
Edward Hall of Bennington, S. ]. Beatty
of Burlington, l.. II. Lombard of 81. AL
bans. w. II, II. Putnam OF Springfield and
r. S. Smith of Bristol. This committee
left the hall at once In order TO confer
with a similar committee from the demo-
Gratis. provided they should elect one.
Again, there was discussion as TO the
number to serve as committee on resolu-
tons and at length the five following
were chosen; II. L. Iiindley of Ludlow,
Glenn wilkins of Morrsville, VI. NJ. Du-
fur of Bradford, S. b. Hutchins of Lyn-
donvlle and p, f. Mccarthy OF Barre.
The motion for the election of this COM
mittee was amended so that the number
could be increased provided tie democrats
named more than five. II was then al
most noon and the convention adjourned
until p. M after making the temporary
State committee a permanent one.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05


Up to a certain period, municipal
Judges were elected by the people; then
the law gave the appointment to the
governor
In the matter Of taxation and the
expenditures of taxes, the State is
now depriving the towns and cities of
sacred light. Large sums of money
are now raised by the State taxation
and expended by officers over whose
election neither the State nor the
municipalities which raised taxes
have any control.
The state imposes upon all towns
and cities n State highway tax and
school tax. This money Is paid into
the State treasury, and Is there divid-
ed among the towns, etc. according
to the statute then in force.
The members Of the rural districts
each year make q mighty effort 10
increase these two taxes.
The following results may be found
IN the treasurer's report for 1904 and
show why the rural districts favor the
present plan: Burlington that year
paid in the State treasury on school
taxes, $l0,s70,4O, She was paid back
merely $S.b0269. She paid on highway
taxes $6.75463, and drew out S4s247
In other words, Burlington was taxed
for schools and highways, N7,5630S
and drew back S3.9s6,1s. In other
words, sl3.576.S7 of her money was
not expended by her municipal officers
Underh!ll In the same county. paid for
schools SASH and for highways
S281.32 total $67943 She drew back
Ss0831 and $596.5l n total OF s1,40AS2
We advocate q trial and law court II
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05

We urge that all money raised for the
state highways he expended by com
petent and trained officer, upon the prln-
clpal highways in the State, in such a
manner as to make all such work perma-
uCnt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
Democratic Party Accepts
p. w. Clement AS It's
Candidate.
G. Il. PAPE FOR LIEUT. GOV.

fOther Offices Divided between Clement
Party and the Democrats--S. r.
Moulton of Burlington for Secretary
of State, w. J. Phelps of Enosburgh
Falls for Treasurer, E. j. Hall of Ben
nington for Auditor, and v A. Billiard
of Burlington for Attorney General
1.-The Platforms.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
PLATFORM.

]. We assert our 0rm belief IN the
principle of local option, as applied 70
the control and restriction of the liquor
traffic. that we point to the distinguish
ed services of Percival w. Clement in
placing upon our statute books a law
embodying that principle, and cite this
success that has attended its operation
in the State.
.. We heartily approsc the principle
that forbids n Judge, created and acting
in judicial capacity, from also exer-
cising an executive function, and de-
mand such amendments to tho local
option low as shall compel the election
of license commissioners by the people
thus taking the power of appointment
of such officials from the judges of the
various counties and placing it in di-
rect control of the voters of the various
towns.
g. We favor such further amend
ments 10 the local option law as shall
bring 1t into line with the best and
most progressive thought of to-day, and
command TO the attention of our Legis-
lators certain features of the notably
successful license law of Massachu-
sets.
4. We favor the purchasing or all sup
plies for the State through the medium
of single purchasing aren't. wig shall
advertise for and receive bids, and pur-
chase AT the lowest possible figure. such
purchasing agent to be under the direc-
ton and control of central board OF
management, responsible directly TO the
governor and through him to the people.
3. We demand an improved system of
tt,,.. 40
charges and moneys which the State ~
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was as follows.

Yes No.
Addison county. :. .. ....22
bennington county.... =. -. 3 80
Caledonia county. .... =. .. 1 %
Chittendcn county .... =. .27 81
Essex county .... .. .. :.
Franklin county,. .. ....12 81
Grand Isle county.... =. =. &c
I,amoille county,. .. ...... II
Orleans county..... =. go. 2 IL
Orange county. ...... :. ..15
Rutland county,. go. AS II
Washington county =. =. IS &C
Windham county :. E. .. IA
Windsor county =, :. :. =. 20
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MIR. CLEMENTS SPEECH.

After some general reference to the
national prosperity Nh Clement said
that Vermont has served the nation bet
ter than We have served ourselves, BY
referring to the long political tenure of
the Republican party lie paid 1t the
tribute of greatest of high ideals and
noble achievement, but said that the
marked preponderauce of Republican
party strength in Vermont has given us
mighty poor laws, and the people di-
rectly have had little or nothing 10 do
lation; the party leaders having told us
four and six years ahead of time whom
we must vote for.
State expenses have doubled twice and
yet our State institutions are run in such
a way as to bring the blush of shame to
the cheek of every honest man. The time
has come when the lovers of honest gov
eminent must correct the abuses which
have crept into our State system. The
ring platform apologies for the past in
feeble, half-hearted way and makes
some vague promises for the future But
the candidate, in his speech OF accept
ance, undertakes to Justify the past and
promises expansion for the future.
We do not claim that Vermont does not
get some benefit from expanding three
quarters of n million year but we all
know there Is a tremendous amount vast
ed.
II We can look across party lines ana see
men of other political faith ready to take
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
LICENSE LOCAL OPTION LAW.

This has won the respect Of its enemies.
1t is in fact an excellent educator. Its en-
forcement has been much easier than was
the antiauated prohibitory law. But we
epore the refusal of the Republican party
to allow each town and city to elect their
license commissioners. To recommend the
epeal of the act of 1904, and the enactment
of another law giving to the towns the
choice of license commissioners.
We recommend the prosecuting officers
for their activity in the execution of the
law.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-07-05
JUDICIARY.

judges the minority will not he forgotten
We also advocate the passage of stat
ute declaring that no member of the Leg
islature shall be eligible to any office
executive or judicial, during the term oil
which he is elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-05
ARE ATTELL DEFEATS
 NEIL IN 20 ROUNDS

great crowd, which filled the ampitheatre.
 Attell, while both eyes were slightly discolored, showed but little effect of the terrific mill. On the other hand the ielt side of Neips face was beaten black, his eve closed and his nose bruised and bleeding from the seeming countless 1aps that Attell landed.
 The last two rounds were probably the equal of any ever fought for ferceness and continued hammering. The men rush ed to the center at the gong and with their heads on each others shoulders fought and belabored each other about the ring, forgetful of science and everything vainly attempting with all their force to knock each other out.
 Circulating about the ring, hammering wildly with rights and lefts, jabbing. up- per cutting and swinging, the spectators cheering madly, the two little men fought until it seemed both must drop from ex- haustion Neither, however, could suc- ceed in landing knockout blow, the last gong sounding with the men both against the ropes, hanging on to each other. jab- ping, punching and swinging in the wild est fashion.
 Attell, by the decision, retains the feather weight championship, and re- ceives the 5000 belt awarded by Manager McCarry to the winner, in addition to the winners share of the gate receipts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-05

Los Angeles, July 4.-Abe Attell, cham- pion feather-weight of America, won a twenty-round bout from Frankie Nell, the bantam weight champion, before the Pa ciac Athletic club this afternoon. Attell showed to great advantage with his ciev- erness and he landed six blows to Nell one
 Nel's eye was closed early in the con test and his face beaten black and blue' Neil. however. appeared to be strong throughout the fight, and his blows, when they landed had force behind them. At tells cleverness in covering up and side stepping his opponents vicious swings saved him repeatedly. The last two rounds were fought by both men with fierceness and Nell counted more blows in these two rounds than in nearly all the balance of the fight. The men slugged at each other during the rounds, and fought head to head, slugging at each others face.
 The decision of Referee Eyton was a popular one and as Attell rushed across the ring and embraced his defeated op- ponent he was cheered to the echo by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-05
COTTON STATES LEAGUE
Meridian 1.5. Baton Rouae 40.

Meridian. Miss, July 4.-(Speeial)- Baton Rouge and Meridian broke even to- day on the double-header, the visitors winning the first game through the dumb work of the locals. Geddes pitched great baseball, while Billiard was wild and cratic, being liberal in passes and hitting three men. The hitting of Gaston and Woodruff was the feature of the first game.
 In the afternoon game a record breaking crowd witnessed fast sport, the visitors being shut out through Pylant's splendid pitching. The hitting of Huber and Gardner was the feature, they getting six of the seven Meridian hits. In the after noon the locals displayed a remarkable reversal of form, each man playing great ball.
 First game; score by inning: R. H. E. Baton Rouge .............100 O3O OO0-4 Meridian .................. .000 000 W1-1
 Batteries: Geddes and Gutterez; Bill Hard and Sample. Umpire, Brady.
 Second game; score by innings: R. H. E.. Eaton Rouge ............ .000 GOO 000-0 , Meridian ...-............. .300 010 10*-5 Q
 Batteries: Cummings and Gutierrez; Py lant and Sample. Umpire, Brady At tendance, both games, 3600
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the day, and the programme was carried out to the last degree.
 As the shades of night fell over the city, tired but happy children could be eaen making their way homeward. with one more bright day added to their treasure store of memories.
 At the ball park thousands of dope hungry fans were turned away from the gates, while the throng within flooded the field from fence to foul lines. East Lake, too, was a lively place with all the attractions doing a rushing business. Germania, Avondale. North Birmingham, Smiths and Traction parks all had their quota of merrymakers. the last named being the mecca for the city's eolored folk.
 Never before In the history of the city have such crowds turned out to celebrate the birthday of our nations independence certainly never such a jolly one, and In spite of this the casualty list was with out an entry. The day will finger long in the memories of the people as a bright spot in the dull routine of daily work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-05
EMPEROR WILLIAM NAMES
 HIS GRANDSON WILHELM

All the public and many private bulld- inEs are decorated with flags.
 Although prayers have been said in the churches since the second Sunday in June, the event was hardly expected so soon, the Crown Princess having arranged to take an early drive this morning
 The Empress was summoned from the new palace at 4:30 a. m, and Immediately went to the Marble palace. Professor Bumm hastened in an automobile from Berlin
 The boy is well formed and strong.
 The news of the birth of his grandson was communicated to Emperor William by means of a wireless dispatch from Kiel to the steamer Hamburg, on which his majesty Is proceeding to Trondhjem, Norway. She was last reported In the great belt
 There was great rejoicing at Potsdam' when 1t became known that the Crown Princess had given birth to a son. A salute was fired and the city was decorated.
 Emperor William decided before leav- ing Potsdam that the Crown Princess child. If son, should be named Wll- helm. and selected August 12 as the date for the christening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-05
FORBES EMPLOYES
 HAVE A BANQUET
MEMBERS OF THE SELLING FORCE ENJOY A FEAST RENDERED TO THEM AT THE METROPOLITAN HOTEL LAST NIGHT.

The members of the Birmingham Dis trct association of the employees of the Forbes Piano company were the guests of the company last night at an informal banquet rendered them at the Metropol- tan hotel.
 The object of the banquet was to bring the members of the selling force and the management closer together and to ex- change ideas beneficial to both parties.
 The banquet hall was tastefully decor ated appropriate to July fourth, and was graced by the presence of the president of the company, MT. E. E. Forbes, with MT. w R. McArthur, general manager of the Birmingham office, as toastmas- ter.
 The speaker of the evening was Pres ident Forbes. During the course of his remarks he explained how he became in terested In the piano industry, working his way up from a salesman at the age of seventeen, to his present position as president of one of the largest piano houses in the south. He set forth some valuable ideas relative to the selling of instruments and urged that the members of the selling department bear In mind their motto, "One million dollars In sales during the next year.
 MT. Forbes was followed by MT. H. F. Carson. manager of the talking machine department who In few words explain ed how to sell talking machines.
 Auditor F F. Dawson then spoke en- tertaining on the best way to obtain results on the road. His remarks were re- ceived with hearty applause.
 MT. G. F. Warriek, manager of the An niston office, spoke instructively on the subject of cash payments.
 Traveling Representative J. 8. Phelps in an amusing manner explained how after he stumbled over obstacles in the road to success. he arose again, sadder, but wiser man.
 Toastmaster McArthur spoke at length on the hest way to obtain good re- suits and the benefits derived there from.
 Remarks were also made by F. o. Croy. Birmingham, J. B. Cleveland, D. D. Out ton, Bessemer L. L. Heron, Cullman, and R. H. Beveridge, manager of the tuning department.
 Those present at the banquet were: J. H. Merrill. L. A Wakefield, c. E. War rick, G. s. Staples, R. J. Arthur M. P. Davidson, T. s. White. J. T. Kimbrell M w. White, L. A. Morris. A. J. Me- Weigh. F. F. Dawson. E. k. Forbes, W. R. McArthur, J. B. Cleveland, H. F.. Carson. w. L. Butler, J. s. Phelps. D. D. Duttoa. w. R Gray. F. L. Merritt, J. T.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-05
BIRMINGHAM MADE MERRY
 IN MANY HARMLESS WAYS

For the one hundredth and thlrtieth time has the American eagle screamed throughout the country in honor of the nations independence, and yesterday, in the Birmingham district at any rate. his scream was the loudest on record Perhaps some faint echoes even reached Father George" and made him wriggle fin his grave from sheer delight.
 From early morning to late last night the pleasure seeking throngs flooded the dlstrict-some in search of quiet hooks liar from the madding crowd" and others seeking only excitement By o'clock all the offices banks and stores in the city were closed. the tired clerks joining the happy holiday crowd in the search for pleasure. The street railway company was working overtime in its efforts to furnish transportation, but even then the cars on every line were crowded to their utmost capacity.
 Every park in and about Birmingham was packed all day long. Picnics. mati- nees, barbecues. races, ball games and general merrymaking were the order of
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Berlin, July 4-Crown Princess Fred erick William was safely accouched of a son at 9:15 this morning.
 The guns of a battery Of artillery be- gan to fire slowly in the square opposite the palace at about noon and tens of thousands within hearing of the salute stopped in the streets or passed in their work, counting the guns, for it had long been announced that 72 shots would be fired for girl and 1o1 for a boy Seventy one seventy-two, seventy-three. Then the city knew that an heir presumptive had been born. An hour later half d million copies of the Official Gazette. containing the following proclamation were given away
 Her Imperial and Royal Highness, the Crown Princess of the German Empire and Prussia was happily delivered of prince at 9:15 a. m, in the Marble palace at Potsdam to the joy of his majesty the Emperor. her majesty, the Empress and the entire royal house. This pleasing event will be made known to the inhao- itants of Berlin through the usual cannon shots. The Crown Princess and the prince are in the best condition
 WON WEDEL,
 Minister of the Royal House.
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Southern Railway Co.
Schedule Tn Effect April 29, 19(

Schedule Tn Effect April 29, 1906. N. B.-Tollowing schedule figures pub lished only as information and are not guaranteed.
 GAO am.-No. 3S. for Atlanta, Washing ton, Baltimore. Philadelphia, New York and the East. Pull man Drawing Room Sleeping Car, Birmingham to New York. Dining Car. Birming- ham to Atlanta. 600 am.-No. 19. for Montevallo. Ma plesville, Selma and way sta- tions.
 1925 p.m.-No. 35. for Columbus, West Point, Wnona. Greenwood and Greenville; also Sheffield and Florence and North Ala- bama points. $40 pm.-No. 15 for Cordova, Oakman, Corona and way stations; also Blossburg.
 5:45 am-No. 22 for Anniston. Hefin and way stations: also Rome. Ga. e:5O pm-No 36, for Atlanta, Charlotte, Richmond. Washington, New York and the East Pullman Sleeping Car Birmingham to Richmond. Va. 4:05 p.m.-No. "A. Anniston, Atlanta ond way stations: also for Jack sonville and all Florida points. also Talladega, Ala. Pullman Sleeping Car Birmingham to Brunswick. 1920 pm.-No. 37. for Columbus. West Point, Winona. Greenwood and Greenvlle. Pullman Draw ing Room Sleeping Car Blr- mingham to Greenvllle. 1o.25 pm.-No. 2l, for Selma, Mobile and way stations. Pullman Draw ing Room Sleeping Car Bir- mlngham to Mobile. II .ao p.m.-No. 9S. for Atlanta, Annlston and way stations. Pullman Sleeping Car, Birmingham to Atlanta. Sleeping Car can be occupied at Union station 9:3o D
 For detailed information and sleeping car reservations apply passenger office. Morris Hotel Building. Telephone 30st Bell and 6l7 Peoples.
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Stocks and Bonds Citizens Savings Bank Stock and Bond Department.
 Both Phones t6.
Both Phones t6.

Mrs. Washington spoke on the advance
 ment of colored women in all lines or business except wirepulling, and quoted numerous statistics to prove her proposi- tIons Mrs. Washington is said to be a hard worker, and one of the most useful and successful club women of the race, and although she had no desire or ex- pectation of addressing the convention at all she easily convinced the audience that she is always prepared
 Mrs. c. O. Brooks made a splendid plea
 for self-culture among club women. She believes that those who teach others
 ought themselves to be the highest type of what they teach.
 Mrs. Millie Johnson thought the clubs ought to stand for unity, for only in
 united effort could they accomplish the purpose for which they were all so earn estly laboring.
 pr. Pettiford invited the convention to
 visit the Old Folks Home for colored peo- pie. where they would get some idea of
 what is being done for the indgent of the city and county.
 The president announced that Mrs. R.
 D. Johnston, president and founder of the reformatory for white boys, would ad-
 dress the convention tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. The convention adjourned to 8 a. m this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-05
MIR. HEIDT SPRINTS
 AFTER FLEEING NEGRO
Alderman In Scanty Attire Catches His Man and Puts Him In Custody
 of Police.

Alderman C. C. Heldt had chase last night after Calvin Reese, a negro who was in his yard
 Reese 1t seems had grudge against the cook of Mir Heidts. He went to the servants house. which Is within the curtilage of the residence of Mir. Heidt. 2224 Arlington avenue. for the purpose Of revenge He carried an ax and was bat tering at the servants door when MT. Heidt appeared on the scene with his pistol.
 The negro broke and ran with MT. Heidt in close pursuit in scanty attire. Mir Heidt was firing as he ran ordering the negro to stop.
 Finally. after a chase of two blocks. the negro was run down and caught and sent to police headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-07-05
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Bijou.

Mme Therese Renz and her trained horses are winning much applause at the Bijou this week. The act Is novel and most attractive in every way. The two horses used by Mime. Renz are full-blood- ed Arabian stock and a delight to lovers of thoroughbreds. They perform num- Der of graceful and difficult tricks, one Jumping a rope and the other standing motionless while his rider does serpen- tine dance on his back. There are other excellent features, however, notably the musical act of Waterbury Brothers and Tenny and the wire walking of the Meers Brothers. The musical speciality Is enliv- ened by some first-class comedy and the wire walking Is clever. Marseilles, pre- mier contortionist and acrobat; the Chad wick Trio, comedy sketch artists; Major Doyle, monologlst and the cameragraph complete the bill There will be a mati- nee today.