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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
THE VERMONT CAMPAIGN.
How 1t ImprcSscs an Independent New
York Contcmpornry-CIcment's
Case Not Made Out.
Trom the New York SUM-

Only about two weeks remain of the
campaign in Vermont. which Is remark
able for a combination of democrats and
aEti-machino republicans 10 obtain pos
session of the State government. General
Clement, the candidate of the fusiontSts
for governor. IS an independent republic
can who ran for that office as "A rarity
man in 1902 In a local option platform, re-
receiving 2S.a0l votes: Mccullough, the
regular republican candidate, defeated him
by a plurality Of only 1863 votes; and 1874
votes were cast for MCGettrick. tho demo-
cratic nominee. In 1904 the reunited re-
puhlicans polled IS. 1l5 votes for Bell, their
candidate for governor, and the demo-
cratic vote rose to 1856. which was 2t1
higher than Mr.. Cleveland received In 1892.
General Clc,nen', therefore. must have at
tracted 80 per cent. or more of the demo-
cratic vote when he ran as an Independent
republican in l9l!. Had the democrats in
dorsed him In that year he would have
been elected. unless a democratic indorse-
ment would have had the effect OF alienat-
ing manE republicans disposed to support
him. ...
This year General Clement is max
ing n campaign for econ my and
administrative reform, and local OPP
ton Is no longer a practical
issue: It has been tried in Vermont. and
the people are so well satisfied with it that
the republican organization has surrcnd-
cred all along tn line. Doubtless there
are many republicans who hate the run
demon as implacahly az ever. but Genera
Clement as the candidate of the license
party has become more odiouS to them
than ever. The republican candidate. NJ
Fletcher u. Proctor. the son of an emil
nent father, il reasonably sure of their
votes to the last man.
If General Clement could prove his
charges of graft in the State institutions
Vermont might staggcr republ'canis'n III
the nation on September I; but he seems
to have s~ignallv failed 20 carry conviction
to the minds of his hearers. One of his
own supporters, a democrat, who Is ar
expert accountant, has reported that he
finds no evidence OF dishonesty in the
State departments after going over Inc
books. A discovery in the generals rec
ord when a state senator has not h'lpec
him. One Of the bills which he fathereo
reduced the AVIATION of the railway OF
which he was president, but the effect OF
ii was to impose a direct tax upon IN
people. II Is also charged that the R'sto
railroad in which he Is interested fa'
been giving a rebate of 81 a ton upon coal
and rebates are not popular IN
In the Green Mountain State the plar
OF dividing the Offices between IN" repuh'l
cans east of the mountains and the re
publicans west Of the mountains has ac
counted in n mea sure for the failure o
the Democratic party to grow up aithonss
artihcially forced by the Hon. Bradley b
,.S,. r-t- tat .nn the trans
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23

secured tending to show that the Swift
company had offended in this manner, ex-
cept the Rutland Herald's afidavlts, and
that evidence seems to have been pretty
thoroughly discredited by one of the men
whose anidnvit he claims was juggled.
In h 70 meantime states Attorney Sher-
man IL pursuing his investigation and If
he can secure any evidence OF offences OF
the character charged against the Swift
company. 1T is unnecessary to say that a
vigorous prosecution will promptly follow.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23

nesses taken on notice TO the Bureau Of
Immigration and the United states attor-
ney Of the district where those witnesses
live. The oath of allegiance and renuncia-
ton must be taken in court at the hearing.
The fees prescribed for various services
amount to five dollars.
These are the principal provisions Of
the statute as to what the alien must do.
There are many others controlling the
conduct of the courts and tho court ON
GERS and fixing penalties for various Of
fences, which will require careful study by
the officers of the court in order to Sc
cure conformity to the statute.
1t will be seen that this is n very strln-
gent law. Evidently it Is not going to be
an easy matter FOR any alien to be natur-
allied hereafter, II the bureau OF natur-
alizatlon cares to make objection to his
becoming a citizen. 1t will be hardly pos.
siblc that the necessary blanks can he
printed and supplied to all the clerks OF
courts by the eth of September; and as
no hearing can he had upon Il petition
until after ninety days from the filing oil
the same, it would seem to be i'm
possible for any court to issue any natu.
ralization papers until after the first OF
the year 1907. II the prescribed routine Is
strictly followed. The working of the
new law will be watched with general in.
tcrest. That II must greatly restrict The
admission of aliens to citizenship In thi.
i%count-y Is beyond question.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
FARM VALUES AND SUCH.

The erudite and impartial Rutland Her
aid is printing statistics to show that
farm values have deprecated in Vermont.
IT then proceeds with conclusive logic TO
hold the republicans responsible, and the
dear public is left to infer that II perci-
val w. Clement were only made governor
of Vermont the prices Of our farms would
go up by leaps and bounds.
There are other States in which the
value Of farms is not nearly so great as
Immediately following the Civil War and
even later. In New York State. for exam
pie, there are many farms which could
have been sold from SEQ to $50 per acre
Il score Of years ago. which will not bring
half those figures at the present time.
We suppose the republican machine" In
Vermont could be held responsible for the
depreciation In the value OF those farms
also. 1t would not do to try to hold re-
publicans responsible for abandoned farms
in the Empire State. for our democratic
friends have been in power there no small
part of the time. but 1t would be Just as
consistent as to hold republicans In Yer
mont responsible for depreciation In land
values, and SO with abandoned farms in
other States.
II we concede that this responsibility be-
longs to Vermont republicans, OF whom
the Herald and It's desperate candidate
have been which" for fost OF the time
during the past quarter of a century, the
sage neighbor will also admit that the re-
publicans have been responsible for other
values in Vermont. Farmers have beer
getting good prices for dairy products and
crops OF different kinds and horses and
sheep. The writer paid forty cents a
pound OF butter once during the pa 81
few years and We suppose the party run,
ming our State government was RESPONSE.
BILE for those values.
II the Herald's remarkable position II
correct. then the party in power must b'
given credit for largely increasing thu
value of our granite. slate and marbl'
and other mineral deposits; for the vast In
crease In the worth Of our mandfa ctures
placing Vermont In the load In New Ems
land States as regards dairy products ant
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
RECENT DEATH.

Major -ank s. Harlow, ~. s. A., re-
tired, who died from Brishts disease IN
New York city, August IL, was born IN
Vermont, and entered the Military
Academy from this state July !. 1873 lie
was transferred 10 the artillery August
II, 1879, In which ne reached the grade
OF major. through regular promotions,
April l, 1901. He was an honor graduate
OF the artillery school at Fort Monroe
Va. He was retired June &c. 1906 NJ MS
own request after over thirty years ser
vice. During his service he served, among
other details. at the IT,. 3. NJ a. as
Il assistant professor OF mathematics and OF
law. lie also served as acting engineer
officer of the Pacific division, aud from
June, 1890, TO August. 1894, he was on duty
at West Point in charge of the observatory
aHd as assistant professor of natural and
experimental philosophy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
THE BALLOON MAKES FARMER
TROUBLE.

- ~. c,o.,, pI,,, p
N
The farmer sat on the top rail of h
s~take-and-rider fence will his saw-o
shotgun across his bony knees.
Laying for rows queried the Wear
Willie who came limpinS up the dust
highway.
Nope" the farmer gruYy answere
l"I'm layin' fer blooms. See that sign"
The wayfarer saw the sign. 1t W
rudely lettcred with white chalk on
blackboard. He read it aloud
"All B'loonists is warned tibet these
Privat groun's. Any b'loonists ~trespassi
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23

for adding enormously to the wealth of
degree.
Now did the party in power do all this
with the help OF Clement and his news
paper organ up to four years ago, or we're
these results brought about by economic
influences over which our State govern
ment had no control Whatever
The esteemed Herald can select which
cver horn Of the dilemma 1t chooses and
hang there for the edincation of the
voters Of Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23

Addison county Is after the p%ennant as
the banner republican county in the State
election. and Judging from the good re-
ports that come there from it viii make
a strong bid for the honor. It will have
to hustle, however, II It has a larger ma
5ority for Proctor than some of the other
counties,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
NEW DANT.
Mai. william T.. Bench Now In Charge
M Fort Ethan Allen.

Major William f. Beach l. s. A. VINO
has been or the general stan AT the mead
of the information bureau washington
was ordered to Join his regimen the loth
cavalry and took command at Fort Ethan
Allen Saturday. lie will be in
one week when he will proceed to Mt
Gretna. Mrs. Beach's parents are at the
Van Ness House in this city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

It's like finding money not TO specula
It's awful easy to be good when the
is nothing else to do.
Women call II a sewing party oecat
that is what they don't do.
When n woman isn't afraid of bel
rained on it's a sign it's her own compile
ion.
One nice thing about marrying an
wife is generally there is no mother
lay problem.
ANYBODY who wants could write
nations poetry II the bachelor col
write the rich mems wills.
A man has lots of friends till he nee
me.
one good thing about not having a
putation is You can't lose it.
1t would he awful hard to make 70
self marry n girl that 'fore boomers
The trouble with marrying money
aftei YOU spend II, You can't so ON M
rying moro,
It's queer what an improved liter|
style the average man has whcn he II
| writing to his W wifc,-Ncw York PI
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
Terms-S1. 90 n Year. In Advance.
BURLINGTON, THURSDAY, AUG. %.
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 two. This papc has
about. See pago two. This paper has
and one cent a word will reach
them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23

There Is one verse. and It Is said to be
the only one, in the Bible that contains
every letter in the alphabet. 1t is Ezra
vii. q, and reads: And I, even I. Arta-
xerxes. the king. do make a decree to all
the treasurers which are beyond the river,
that whatsoever Ezra. the priest. the
scribe of the law of the God OF heaven,
shall require Of you. it be done speedily
New York Tribune.
Where Is the J in the sentence?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
G7rom the Brattleboro Phoenix.)

2. W. Clement, a member of the Yer
mont State Senate from iiutiaud county,
on the eth DAY ot November. 1900. as
chairman of the finance committee. re.
ported adversely from his committee a
bill to Increase the State revenues by
an increased tax on corporations and
this bill upon his recommendation was
refused a third reading. This bill TO in
crease the tax on corporations originated
in and was passed by the House.
Later on the same day Mr.. Clement al
chairman of the committee on fnancj
reported favorably a bin providing fol
a State tax for the payment of State ex1
penses. According to the state treas
urer's report this bill cost the taxpaAer4
S26S. 90. A. and il was the last direct Statf
tax assessed by the Vermont Legislal
ture.
Had Mr.. Clement not defeated the bill
for increasing the tax on corporation
there would nave been no State tax N
| 1901. and there has been none since.
The people of the state paid s2GS, so Il
because of this transaction, while the del
feat of the corporation tax bill saved nj
Rutland railroad. OF which Mr.. Clement
was then president ~and the principal
stakeholder. SOS, 1894 in 1901.
This is the same Mr.. Clement who Il
now asking the voters OF Vermont Il
elect him governor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
Is PLAYING ON THE RUN
HIS RECORD on TAXATION
AND OTHER ISSUES.


(From the Swanton Courier,)
The indications are that Mr.. Clements
fusion campaign has passed the high
water mark and is now going the other
way. The campaign speakers and the Ii
t~erature sent by the State committee
seem to be convincing the voters that
Mr.. Clements charges Of corruption and
extravaganza are not weil founded The
recent report of the investigating, COM
mittee and Mr.. Pratt, Mr.. Clements ex-
pert accountant, which completely de-
molish the charges against the house of
correction must prove another blow to
the stairs of sand by which Mr.. Clement
is attempting to climb INTO the COVER
nor's chair.
Previous to the beginning of the cam
paign by the state committee. while Mr..
Clements literary bureau alone had the
car of the people, it is quite likely that
many voters leaned his way, but 1t is
different now they have been given an
opportunity to see both sides of the
question and their eyes opened to the
true state of affairs.
Frank r. Howe, editor Of The Benning7
ton Banner, IA man who has not favored
the election of NJ. Proctor and whose
opinion is not biased. has recently visited
nine counties in the state and has the
following to say of the political situa-
ton as he found it:
The editor of The Banner has returned
from a trip through the state, having
visited nine of the fourteen counties and
devoted considerable int and what
talent he possesses to an unprecedented
study of the political situation,
1t is his opinion that Mr.. Clements
canvass has slumpcd badly during the
past week and his strength shows signs
of disinteCvation in many parts of the
state.
The reason seems to be a lack OF
organization, a lack of local leaders inc
a feeling among the more conservative
of those at first inclined to his support
that he is falling to prove his case To
hold until election what strength be
now has Mr.. Clement needs more speak
ers, more money spent in legitimate can
vass and local organization and more ac'
tive cooperation among his supporters
especially in the small towns.
Mr.. Clements attack on the presen'
State school and State highway tax sys'
tenn and his demand ~ e~lecting repre-
sentatives to the general assembly by
districts rather han by towns is scarins
off the voters in the small towns without
any corresponding gain in the large
places.
II is nearly four weeks 20 the election
plenty of time for many things to hap
pen that might effect the result. but jus
now, in the opinion of the writer, tho
tide is setting strongly against Mr.. Gle
mcnt.
THE MACHINE THAT PERCY BULL
Cfron the Brattlcboro PhoeniA.)
Tile democratic candidate for governo'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
PROOF OF
(From the Lyndonville Journal,)

(From The L~yndonyIllo JOurnaI.)
In 1850 the Savings banks deposits in
this State were sl9a, 316. In 1904 these de-
posits had increased TO SAG, 95s, 29o.a7, This
doesn't look like being hitchcd 10 a post,
exactly. Acording~ to census figures re-
Gently compiled, In per cent of Increase OF
capital invested in manufacturing, num-
hor OF wage earners engaged, amount of
wages paid, Vermont has led all the other
New England States during the past five
years, and In the per cent. of increase in
the value of manufactured products. led
all the New England States except Maine
and Massachusetts. Figures seem to show
that Vermont is getting along nicely,
thank you.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-08-23
: SILK STOCKINGS"
(From the st. Adams Messenger)

The Messenger has made no reference
to the Clement Literary Bureaus silly
advertisement classifying Mr.. Proctor's
political methods In this canvass as a
Silk stockings campaign" because, in
the first place, the advertisement was a
miserably cheap attempt at exciting
class prejudice and unworthy of honor
able men, and because, in the second
place, the very voters that read that adj
vertisement knew themselves from per-
sonal observation that II was not true.
The Messenger speaks very plainly. 1t
says It was not true.
Only three or four days ago, TO be
specific, Tuesday. August 7, a passenger
train came into st. Adams with a
luxurious private car attached in which
rode Pcrcival W. Clement, attended by a
retinue of colored servants, on his way
to peak at IA rally in Richford, ON the
same train, In an ordinary coach, with
the other p~assenScrs, rode Fletcher ID
Proctor on his way to speak at a rally
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
Ont to.morrow-Hellmann's Bock.

Out to-mOrrow-Hellm Book.
 There was meeting last night of the committee arranging for the kir- mess to be given in May by the ladies of the Sacred Heart parish.
 With Easter only a few days off the florists of the city are getting their beauties ready for the large number of customers that always throng about the flower stores during this season of the year. A display that is we'll looking over is that of SaXe X Floto on South Main street, where the sweet smelling plants can be found in quantity and quality. Easter lilies which are in the greatest demand, which are in evidence on all sides on Easter Sunday, can be found there at reasonable prices. Besides the lilies there are tulips, azaleas, the Spirara, the Genesta, violets, hya- cinths, dafodils. and numerous other varieties in potted plants. In the cut flower line the store has delightful supply. Because of the size of their hot houses and the quantity they pro duce, Saxe X Floto can sell about as low as any other florist in the city. The prices for the Easter flowers are the same as they have been all win ter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
An 

is the greatest mass of matter the
 world knows. Dodge's Big Shoe
 Store and shoe business are the
 greatest shoe facts known to Water
 bury. The iceberg. by the simple
 power of sravitation. draws to itself every smaller object within miles. They in turn become a part of 1t and
 add to its attractive force. Thus has
 Dodge's business grown. Do you to- day wish a child's Patent Roman Sandal. a good choice in children's Tan Shoes. Children's Oxfords or Gibson Ties. in Kid. Tan. Patent or White Canvas7 Go into the first store and what is the repIy7 We ex- pect them May 1. Dodge has a good variety to-day and after trying one or more stores. you go-where? To DOdge's- This brings new customers to the only great shoe store in Wa all grades. catering to full purses. and limited ones A custom er of DOdge's once and always. for you then realize far more than the splendid windows (nothing in the shoe line in Connecticut equals thsmD what 1t is to deal with a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
IHE SPRING IS H[RE

And everybody needs spring medicine to purify their blood and build up their system before the warm weather sets in. Before buy ing any spring medicine elsewhere. call st Penna. Mdse. Cos store and get 5Oc bottle of their BEEF. WINE IRON for 39c. It has no equal.
 Have you tried our Sar,lines. : cans for 25 cents.
 Two 15 cent cans of Salmon. .25 cents Large cans of salmon for. 10 cents Souse1 Mackerpl. .i5 and IS ceuts Kiprered Herring. ......... 2O cents Smoked Sardines. ..... : to I5 cenfs Finest Sar,lines. ....... 10 cents Also a variety of other canned fish at
 PENN. MDSE. co,
 ffs EAST MAIN ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
TheMi|Ier &P PeckC Co
AGENCY FOR PARIS MODES PA. PER PATTERNS. best 10c pattern made. Special Prices for Wednesday Night
 and Thursday.

At 49c, Waterproof India Silk, 21
 inches wide, value 59c. At 39c, Guaranteed Black Taffeta
 Silk, value 49c. At s3.9S, Ladies' Silk Petticoats, all
 silk, value $500. At $3.49, Ladies Black Brilliantine
 Skirts, value $4.50. At $1.9S, Misses Coats, made of
 mixed cloths, value $2.50. At $4.49, Ladies Box Coats, made of
 black taffeta silk, value $6.0O. At $1.69, White and Black 12-button
 length Suede Kid Gloves, from
 $19S. ~ At 19c, inch Warp Print Ribbon,
 from 25c. si At 75c. Seal and Walrus Grain
 Leather Wrist Bags, from 9Sc. At 19c dozen, Children's Hemstitched
 Handkerchiefs, from 25c. At 10c, Fancy Gilt Belts, from 25c. At 7c dozen, Shell Hair Pins. from
 10c. & At 15c, Boys Wool Caps. At 5c, Mems Black Sateen Shop
 Caps. .a .-, At 2sc, Mems Wool Golf Caps. At 40c, Boys Knee Pants, from 49c. At 21c, Women's Black Lace Hose,
 from 25c.
 At 15c, Misses Black Fine Ribbed
 Lisle Hose, seconds, value 25c. At 9Sc, Children's Bedford Cord
 Coats, braid trimmed, value $1.39. At $1.75, Children's White Serge
 Reefers, value S2.00. At $1.12k, Ladies White Skirts,
 lace and Hamburg trimmed, value
 $1.39. At S9c, Couch Covers, from $1.25. > At 9Sc, Nottingham Curtains, from
 s1.25.
 At soc, All Wool Ingrain Carpets, value 65c.
 At $198, 27 inch by 63 inch Ak
 minister Rugs. value $2.50. At 9Sc, Stable Blankets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Winona lodge, D. of R. Eureka chapter, R. A. M. Toantick tribe, I. o. R. M. Court Fruitful Vine, A. O. F. Excelsior council, O. U. A. M. Winona council, Jr,. o. U. A. M. Waterbury company, U. R. K. P. E. L. DeForest council, 17SS, R. A Liberty lodge. Q. U. A. M. Degree of Honor.
 Lathers' union. ...'..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
EASTER WEEK

Is one of the seasons that we always remember our patrons by presenting each one with a beautiful souvenir. and this week will be no exception. Therefore, beginning Wednesday. April Il, each purchaser of pound of our famous good quality tea or coffee (not butter) will receive our Easter greeting. It's the picture of very pretty little red-headed girl, who happens to be looking after the appetite of her bullets, hens and game roosters. She is personfication of sweetness. Her polka dot waist Is from Reid & Hughess, her pink apron from Curran's, her stockings from Grieve, Bisset &, Hollands, and her slippers were made by John Gil- mour. We'll, never mind how she is dressed; take our word for 1t, one look at those chickens will give any one a rousing appetite for fresh eggs. Yes. and one cup of our tea or coffee rightly made will secure you as one of our regular customers, because there is that peculiar some- thing about the quality we sell that convinces you that we know what the good quality is. We have a few dozen of those white cups and saul cers left which we give one-half dozen with a pound of our Baking Powder, 45 cents per pound (not 50c). If you don't want them we will give you a big lamp instead. Four bars of soap with a pound of our warranted good 50-cent tea, and we will also have 'speciaP,s pre- mium with a pound of coffee on Wednesday, Thursday and Satur- day. If you want your daily three squares to be o. K. drink our drinks.
 nnEI AMvC 1< cTNOE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
Dr. slocum Succeed. Harper.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, April 1.-The Rev. Dr. William F. Slocum of Colorado college has wired his ac- ceptance of successorship to the late W. K. Harper, president of the Andrew Carnegie foundation fund.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-11
THIS SALE

will last for a while or until such time as we reduce our stock, but it cannot last very long as the goods will GO QUICK at the price we are asking for them. Call early and get ypur picU