Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-13
People Made Afternoon a Holiday
Not to Miss Hearing
Foster.
CONVINCING ADDRESS GIVEN
Tnf md sherman Flag RAISED while
Band Played "Ancrica" - short
Speeches by Addison County
Men and Collector of Gus
toms Darling.

Forrisburgh, Aug. 1.-The largest and
most successful republican rnlly Of many
years was held here yesterday afternoon.
The people Of Ferrisburgf showed their
interest in the occasion by making the
afternoon holiday md attending the
exercises in full number Tho various
Addison county candidates were present
and large delegations from Ncrgcnncs.
Addison and Monkton gave emphasis to
the statement OF Benjamin w. Smith of
Addison that Addison county might not
be strong In nominating conventions but
II had more republcanism to the square
foot than any other county In the
state.
Through the courtesy of Postmaster
Buell. j. Derby and w +. Hendee of
Burlington party was brought down
from that city to attend the rally. In
addition to Mr.. Derby and Mr.. Hcndee
the party included Congressman u. J.
Foster Collector Of Customs Charles II.
Darling. Hobart J. Stanley. G. c.
Schcpmocs Of New York and Clarence
Carter of Boston. (who are visiting Mr.
ShanlcyD Trenk IIcndcc and 7. Is.
Hanna, Jr.
RAISING OF TAFT FLAG
At two o'clock a procession was formed
under the leadership Of T.. T. Avery.
president of the day. assisted by several
aides. Tho Nergenncs city band followed
and next came members OF Frrrisburgh
Camp. N,lorn Woodmen OF America in
uniforms and n Ions line OF citizens in
carriages. On arriving at the village COM
mon a beautiful Taft and Sherman nag
was raised while the band play
"Amcrca."
The exercises were opened by A. J.
Markham, who sang several campaign
songs to the great delight of the large
and enthusiastic audience. Mr. Maxha ms
songs arc not only entertaining bat they
all have n point and many of them are
full OF sound republican argument
GREAT WELCOME FOR FOSTER.
The principal address was given by
Congressman D. ]. Foster. who was
given n great welcome. He told the story
Of republican achievements at home and
abroad during the past twelve years and
said that that story was the best poss-
ible reason why the republicans should
be kept in power. MIR. Foster gave a
which was frequently Interrupted by ap-
plausc and was given the closet attention
Of the large audience. Both before and
after the address Mr.. Foster was made
to understood that he was among his
personal friends in Ferrisburgh and In
return he expressed his deep apprccia-
ton OF the loyal support which the peo-
pie of Ferrisburgh had always given
| him.
At the conclusion Of Congressman f-os-
ter's address, short speeches were given
| by the Hon. Charles II. Darling of Bur
| lington. Charles S. Dana OF New Haven,
! candidate for assistant Judge. j. r.
| Donaway Of Middlebury. candidate for
! senator and Ben w. Smith OF Addison
After more songs by Mr. Maxhnm, the
| rally was brought to close and Ice
| cream was then served by the ladies'
| The meeting was a grand success and n
great credit to those who had it In
charge Every detail had been carefully
arranged In advance and the program
was carried out without a hitch.