The Barre Daily Times

Eli H. Porter.

Eli H. Porter of this town retires from office after four years of efficient service as a member of the railroad commission and of the public service commission. His place has been filled by the appointment of W. H. Warner of Vergennes, who was Governor Mead's lieutenant for Addison county during the campaign for the nomination for governor.

Mr. Porter has faithfully and efficiently performed every duty which fell his lot to perform as a public servant. He added great weight to the commission by reason of his practical experience in business and his sterling integrity and honesty. He made a most efficient officer and it is much regretted that he has to step aside for his successor.

It has been intimated that the successor of Mr. Porter was appointed for the purpose of paying a political debt for the support of Addison county. We sincerely trust that this is not the case, because the use of public office for the purpose of paying private political debts is an usurpation which cannot be condoned by the people of the state of Vermont. But whatever may be the causes for Mr. Porter's displacement he retires without a regret and with the satisfaction of having fully performed all his duties in public office and to have honestly and efficiently administered the trust reposed in him.—Wilmington Times.