Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-30
Republican Campaign nears Its
End-Three Rousing Rallies
Held.
A BUSY DAY FOR PROCTOR
Chief Speaker Mt Plymouth Union
Ludlow md Proctorsville - The
Latter birthplace Of the Cub
crnntorial Candidate-Nuch
Enthusiasm shown.

Ludlow, Aug. 27.-The campaign of
Fletcher ID. Proctor for the governorship
Of vermont entered upon it's final week
to-day, when Mr.. Proctor spoke at three
rallies In Windsor county. The remark
able enthusiasm and big crowds of the
past are still met with on every hand
and sentiment for the straight State
ticket is gaining fresh force and greater
impetus each day.
The rally at this place was, of course,
the longest of the day and was held in
the town hall. Shortly after seven O'Clock
this evening, although the day was
stormy. the hall was packed to its capac-
ity of over seven hundred, while a large
number were Obliged to stand. The Proc
:or band gave one of its fine concerts he
.ore the rally, also giving several sclec-
lions during 'the affair.
DR.. c. A.. Brown presided and with him
OF the platform were the following rep
rcsentative men: Ex-Gov. W. W. Stick
ney, the Rev. r.. W. Roundy. A. G..
tinney. f.. J. Whitcomh John Bell.
TONER S. skeels of Ludlow and the Rev.
Or. Preble of Auburn, Me.
The reception to Mr.. Proctor was
heartily cordial. He discussed in Il brief
but comprehensive speech. the issues be
fore the people. the speech being fire.
qucntly interrupted with applause and
pleasing
The Hon. Frank Plumlcy also dcliv-
cred a stirring address on the issues
of the campaign and a. j. Markham
sang several campaign songs in his
usual acceptable manner.
From Ludlow. Mr.. Proctor drove 10
1roctorsvillc. the place of his birth,
and was there welcomed by an aud
icnce that packed schoolhouse hall 70
the doors. The Hon. J. l.. Martin of
Brattlcboro spoke first, following
songs by Mr.. Markham, Chairman
George Grant. who presided, introduce
ing Mr.. Proctor. referred to the long
line of distinguished ancestors of Proc
tor who had gone. forth from Cavcn-
dish and made her famous. He was
proud of the fact that the candidate
was born there, and presented Mr..
Proctor as another and the next gov
ernor of Vermont.
Mr., Proctor was vislbly effected as
he arose to speak and fcelingly refer
rcd to the associations and connections
of the place which was so long
the home of his forcfathers, and
Nv Nv fh''Nb 81 iluhS h'IpE
hours as a boy, and which
20 him and his people was endeared by
many sacred ties ana memories. lie
gave an excellent speech along the lines
Of subjects already mentioned. ard many
If his points were greeted with hearty
applause.
The opening rally of the day was held
at Plymouth Union at 2:30 in the after
noon, and was held out of doors in the
square. A platform draped with large
American flags had bceG specially pre-
pared. and this was surrounded by three
hundred people. J. r. Spaulding was
vas chairman and presented as speakers
Mr.. Proctor and Mr.. Martin, Both wer,
received with enthusiasm and delivered
addresses OF a half hour each. At the
close of the rally, three rousing cheers
were given for Mr.. Proctor, who wa
kept busy for some time acknowledging
the compliments showercd upon him. Mr.
Markham who sang several times Wa
greeted by many old friends.