Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-06-23

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on the general committee. lie ia
spoken Of in the highest terms by
those who know him best.
George M. Norton of Huntington,
candidate for senator from the "south''
side, represented his town in the
Legislature in 1896, and was the Chit
ten den county member of the commit
teo on agriculture. lie has been door
| Keeper, so that his experience at
| Montpelier has been varied to n degree
that will be of manifold assistance to
him in the Senate and he has also
been town lister. 1t Is evident from
this summary that Chittenden county
will have efficient representation in
the upper branch of the Legislature.
1t is source of general satisfac-
ton that Mr.. Dlgwood, speaking for
the Colchester delegation. expressed
the purpose of the town to heal differ
with the consideration of the name of
OK Representative G. H. stevens as
senator, and the outlook is favorable
for the representation of that town
in the Senate two years from now.
when by precedent the nomination will
go to Colchester
Assistant Judge Z. w. Quinn, in ac-
cordance with precedent was nomi-
mated for a second term, so that If re-
elected, ne will become the senior
Judge. He has given general salts
faction by the manner in which he has
discharged his duties both in court
and In joint charge with Judge Bar
Der of the cuuntys institutions and
interests, and having with him con-
stituted a county bench of unusual
acceptability
1t looked for a time as though South
Burlington would persist in pressing
two names for direct or indirect con-
sidcration in connection with two diff
fcrent Offices by the convention. there
by Importing what chance tho town
had to secure representation on the
county ticket. 1t is now evident that
the withdrawal Of Representative
IL II. Wheeler from the senatorial
contest was a good stroke for the
nomination Of Mr.. Lincoln Merrihew.
for assistan. judge, a result brought
ahou in no small degree by the gen
cral recognition Of the fact that South
burlington had not been recognized
substantially by the county for about
Il score Of years
Mr.. Mcrrihcw IS highly esteemed
wherever he is known. and that he Is
well qualified to look out for the
county's property and interests Is in
dicated by the extent to which his
townsmcn have called him to places or
responsibility in connection with the
management of town affairs. He has
been sclectman for four years, part
has also been a lister. lie win make
an efficient as we'll as a thoroughly
upright Judge.
Former City Attorney James II. Ma
comber, nominated for Judge of pro-
bate. is recognized as one Of Hurling-
tons most sterling young men, com
bning as he does. judicial and bust
ness qualifications to a noteworthy
degree. His name will add strength
to the ticket, and the people Will have
the highest respect for his decisions,
as well as confidence In his disposal
of the many important cases involving
estimates which come within the jur-
isdiction of the Judge of probate. 1t
that Il is not often voters are called
upon to choose between aspirants for
office who have more qualities in com
mon that Mr.. Macomber and OK
States Attorney sherman. who at one
time SO nearly had the nomination
within his grasp. Suffice to say in this
connection, MT, Sherman is the stun
of which sterling republicans are
made, and he viii be found yielding
gracefully to the voice OF the conven-
tion, and giving loyal as well as able
support to the ticket next September.
States Attorney Shaw has made
jealous and efficient public official, AMI
1t was taken for granted that he
would be his own successor on the |
ticket. AR Sherman r. Moulton has
no need to be ashamed OF the hand |
some showing he made, though defeat
ed, and he has put himself we'll in
limo for consideration In the future.
Sheriff James H. Allen has been II
faithful and satisfactory public official,
and he deserved the unanimous en-
dorscment he received at the hands
of the convention. II 1t should ever
become necessary to arrest the sheriff. |
which Is not anticipated. long incum- |
bency in office has prepared High |
Bailiff Romeo A. Norton to perform |