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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-26
Increase of the Divorce Evil,

The court dockets in Vermont must have
convinced our readers that the number of
cases of domestic infelcity resulting in
suits for divorce are rapidly increasing,
but the evil In Vermont is small as com
pared with conditions existing in some
other commonwealth. The Rev. Samuel
Dixie secretary of the National League for
the Protection of Family, declares that
the public conscience is becoming hardened
to the divorce evil and that the percent
age OF divorces to marriages is increasing
to a startling degree. He says that last
year 1863 divorces were granted in lndi-
ana, or one for every 81 marriages. In
Illinois the percentage is ] to so that the
fact that Chicago, the storm center of the
divorce movement, is located within the
borders Of the Prairie State does not en-
able 1t to keep up with the Hoosler State
in the dissolution OF the matrimonial knot.
Judging from the number of marriages
of both parties to divorce proceedings that
have recently characterized high life in
the metropolis, ono might infer that New
York would ha close second to Indiana
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-26
The Trust Not Modern Invention


In his speech on the trust problem. on
the 9Th inst. Mr. IittIefield of Maine
,,
'"iN'
This is not tho FIRST time in the history
OF tho world that the attention of the pub
lie has been directed to this great quos-
ton, | want to read just for a moment
an extract from Il speech upon the ques-
ton or trusts or monOpolcs, not made.
by the way, in this body, but somewhat
instructive as bearing upon this sugSes-
ton to which now call the attention Of
the House, and the extract reads as fol-
lows:
1t is q nest of wasps, or n swarm OF
vclmin which have overcrept the land
like the frogs of Egypt. They have
gotten possession of our dwellings,
ana we have scarcely a room free from
them They sup in our cup, they dish
in our dish, they sit by our fire, we
find them in the dye vat and the wash
ooWl. ,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-26
Not CharS cable With Inconsistency

We notice that some of our contempor
aries are still discussing in an unfavor-
able light the course pursued by those
who worked for the referendum bill in
he Legislature and then returned home
nud worked against the bill before the
people" 1t seems remarkable in view
of al that has been said on this question
that intelligent people should sun be
muddled on the subject, but when
daily newspaper uses words like those
quoted, it can hardly be regarded as
strange that those who are supposed to
know less about the referendum should
make a similar mistake.
The idea embodied in the referendum
plaril o. the republican convention was
to gvo the people a chance to say whether
they preferred State prohibition or local
option and inasmuch AS it was held that
a straight referendum was regarded as
unconstitutional and the prohibltory law
was on the statute books it was decided
that the easiest way would be to submit
to the people a local option and high IL
cense law as an alternative for proh!bi-
ton.
when the gubernatorial campaign was
IN progress one Of the arguments used
i'm support Of tie referendum was that
the question for the Legislature to deter
mine was in relation to the carrying out
of this pledge to the people. and that
when such measure had been formulated
and submitted to popular vote, individuals
~, .,r
they saw fit. It was this ricw, aud the
correct view, that led number of pro-
hhitonists in both tho Republican and
tho Democratic parties to favor the form
ulation of measure to be thus referred
aud it is hardly in good taste much less
maGnAnimous for the advocates OF either
license or prohibition to tWit their rep
roscntativcs of voting to submit the Ques
ton to the people and then voting on the
QUO ton OF prohibition vs., license itself
as their consoences dictated.
It would be GUST as reasonable to say
now that every voter who supported local
option on Fcbrulry must vote in favor
Of license on March or run the risk of
being charged with Inconsistency, While
the vast majority Of those who voted
yrs on the former Gate unquestion7hly
favor license, the fact remains that not "A
| few voted yes then who will vote no when
It comes to the question of licenses in
their own towns, and in so voting they
/ will not make themselves liable to the
| charge Of lack Of good faith on either
| occasion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-26

the town commission plan finally adopted
and Incorporated in the law.
The people of Vermont will be interested
to learn that the Legislature of Pennsyl-
vania, which State delegates authority
over license-granting to the courts, is
considering n bill drawn for the purpose
of taking from the judicial tribunal the
granting and transferring of liquor licen-
scs and vesting that power in board con-
sisting of three cxcsemen to be elected In
each county. The members of this county
commission are to serve three years. and
the minority party is to have one repre-
sentative on the board. One of the pccu-
liar features OF the measure is that rclat-
ing to the compensation of the excisemcn.
1t is provided that they shall receive an
annual salary of 81 for every thousand
and a part of one thousand population in
the county and ten cents n mile for each
mile travelled in going to and from meet
ings OF the commission.
1T is significant that while the power to
grant and transfer liquor licenses is vest
ed in a county commission. the right to
revoke licenses is to remain in the court
of quarter sessions. Appeals from decis-
ions by tho county commissions are to be
taken to the supreme court or tina superior
court.
1t will be satisfactory TO the people of
Vermont to know that one of the features
proposed in connection with our new liq-
uor system has been tried by Pennsyl-
vania. without giving satisfaction. but
whether the Legislature Of the Keystone
state is to pass the measure providing for
the proposed change remains to be dem
onstrated
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-26
The Passing of the Big Ranches.

One OF the pathetic spectacles OF the
last half century was the gradual wipinS
out of various agricultural industries in
the East owing to the disastrous COM
petition growing out of the development
of enormous grain farms and live stock
ranches in the great West. Tho farmers
of New England saw their production of
flour gradually wiped out while the fat
tening of beef and other farm animals
became largely "reminiscences, as these
industries were developed on an elaborate
scale on the fertile and easily tillable
prairie land OF tho middle and farther
West
Signs are not lacking, however, that
after Il long period of subsistence the
farmers of Vermont and other Eastern
States are to be able to compete on more
equal terms than formerly with their
Western brethren. 1t has been evident
for some time that the available land in
the West was pretty we'll occupied and
that conditions must change. if further
immigration is TO be enjoyed by that Sec
ton of the country. The country in the
extreme West and southwest being &C.
cupied almost entirely by largo farms
and cattle ranches, it is evident that no
additional settlers of moment could locate
there, unless existing farms were cut up
into smaller farms and the ranches into
big farms and thus make place for ad-
ditional homesteads.
This is the process which has been
slowly going on in different sections of
the West and Southwest, during the
past few years, but according to advices
from Texas an organized movement in
this direction has just been instituted in
the Lone Star State. 1t is stated that sew
oral gigantic corporations have been form
cd for the purpose of cutting up many
of the big ranches in that section, four
of these companies having an aggregate
capital of 81 10000. 1t is proposed to es
tablish at least nine towns in this man
nor and to provide a farming country to
support the same, the latter object to be
achieved by means of irrigating wells to
be sunk by the compa MES having the
project in hand. 1t is believed that if
this project succeeds, the section in the
vicinity of Corpus Christi will become one
of the most thickly settled portions of
the State instead of being territory in
which one may ride all day without see
ing a human face.
When the West and Southwest have
been completely taken up in this manner,
it will be a question of a comparatively
short time when the methods of fattening
cattle now employed on the ranges will
give place to those prevalent in sections
where stall feeding or the use of small
pastures prevail, and then the farmers of
the East will stand a better chance in the
race for the production of beef as we'll as
of other meat products How the CON
ditons then obtaining will affect the meat
trust remains to be shown by the logic
OF events.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-26
Kumblings OF Trouble in tho South

All thinking observers of the conditions
must view with concern, II not alarm,
the recent growth of race prejudice and
prescription, and the Increase of sec
tional feeling and of Southern arrogance
in that quarter of the Union. A number
Of southern States have virtually dis
frarchised the colored voters Not con-
tent with that, n considerable portion
of the Southern people seem determined
that no man or woman Of negro blood
no matter how honest, intelligent and
capable. shall hold public Office. nor be
placed in any respect upon an equality
with even the most ignorant and de
graded white man. The Indianola post
mistress. colored who had held the Office
during two administrations, performing
the duties without fault and without OBJ
must give up the office She actually sent
her resignation, not to the appointing
power, but to one irresponsible mass
meeting of citizens; and so far as public
opinion has found expression at the South
it seems to applaud the (white) citizens
and to blame the administration for not
recognizing resignation secured under
such circumstances. Though President
Roosevelt has made fewer appointments
of coored citizens to federal Offices than
his predecessors, and taken greater care
to appoint none but personally respccta-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-26

but as a matter of fact the percentage Of
divorces to marriages in the Empire state
is only about 1 to ~.
erence to ease and frequency OF the cut
ting Of the conjugal tie prevail in South
Dakota. Owing to the enormous influx Of
outsiders seeking relief through loose leg
islation from uncongenial marriages there
was one divorce in that State last year
for every three marriages. 1t is time that
this evil was attacked by the people of
the entire United States as it deserves to
be attacked, and it is to be hoped that be-
fore another year rolls round a formld-
able movement looking to uniform divorce
legislation throughout the country may be
inaugurated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-26

The importance of securing pure and
sufficient water supply for a city is eU-
phasized by the experience through which
the people of the city Of Ithaca n. Y,
and the students of Cornell University
are now passing. The water used for
domestic and drinking purposes is taken
from n small stream, and as result of
tho contamination OF the source of supply
IL disastrous epidemic of typhoid fever is
sweeping oYor the town and threatening
tn close the university The authorities
and stU1cgls of the University of Penn
svlvani3 are hc coming aeitlted as re-
suit of the experience Of Cornell over the
possibility of a similar outbreak Of ty-
phod fewer IL their institution. Philadel-
phias water supply is taken from the
Schlylkll river in an unilttrod condi-
ton, and it is hardly surprising under the
circumstances that the students of Penn
sylvania should clamor to have the mud
dy liquid they imhibe more thoroughly
diluted
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-26

bic and well qualified men in his selec-
lions Of persons of color for such ap-
pointmont. he has been more insultingly
attacked in Southern journals for maxi
ing any such appointments than any pre-
vious President since Lincoln. and the in
suits have not been confined to the Presi-
dent but have been extended to Mrs.
Roosevelt. These incidents are only few
among many indications of n state of
public feeling at the South which must
remind all who remember the period pre-
vious to 1861, OF the rumblings and condi-
tons which heralded the war for the
Union, 1t is a state of feeling and a
course OF action at tho South, which cam
not long continue or be much acceutuated
without entailng serious trouble. The
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-26
HALE AND HEARTY
A VERMONT FARMER WHO FEELS
YOUNG AT EIGHTY.
Rheumatism Once Troubled Him But DR..
williams Pink Pills for Pale People
Permanently Cured 1t,

Rheumatism Once Troubled Him But DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
Permanently Cured 1t.
A fino specimen Of the hardy Vermont
farmer is Joseph Chase, Of Readsboro,
active and strong in body and mind at
the beginning Of his eightieth year. A
few years ago an attack Of rheumatism
caused the old gentleman much suffer-
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that and he is now enjoying unusual
health for one OF four-score years. When
recently interviewed, he said:
II was not confined to my bed but
suffered great deal Of pain. My back
aud shoulders were lame and my arms
were SO sore that I could not get my
coat on without assistance. When I sat
down it was hard to get on my feet
again, and every time I raised my arm
sharp pains shot through my shoulders
Heavy farm work and exposure in all
kinds Of weather probably brought on
the rheumatism and it was so stubborn
that I couldn't seem to get rid Of it,
Zone day I saw DIR. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People mentioned in q
newspaper and got some. I felt better
after taking one box and took four or
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and the cure was permanent. recon.
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one who is not well, and know of other
cases where they have given good re-
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Rheumatism is disease Of tho blood
and it must be treated through the blood.
External applications can give no bene-
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plexions and all forms Of weakness
either in male or female. DR.. Williams
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two dollars and fifty cents, by address
ing DR.. Williams Medicine Company,
Schenectady, N. Y. Be sure you get
the genuine; substitutes never cured
anybody.
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Mr.. Cortelyou, the first secretary Of
the now department of commerce and
labor, at Washington. is described as "a
horn organizer. with a mind like a bank
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-26
Power to Grant Licenses.

During the discussion of the provisions
of the referendum law in the Legislature
it will be recalled, one suggestion made
was to the effect that the courts be en-
trusted with the responsible duty Of Sc
Letting the list Of men to whom license;
might be granted the object being TO re
move the liquor saloon as far as possible
from the domain Of local politics It was
also proposed to vest this power in g
souuty board OF commissioners the theory
Aoing that less danger of political corrup
ton would result from this plan than from
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-26

We have been wont during these latter
years to congratulate ourselves that the
days OF burning for wtchcraft were a
long. long time ago in the very beginnings
OF our nation in point of fact; but what
are We to think when Pennsylvania
resident who loses his farm buildings by
fire asserts that Il neighbor caused the
confederation through witchcraft? One
swallow does not make a summer to be
sure, hut it is easy to see how two
witches might make a crowd
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-26
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Gossip is a deadly gas that frequently
puts friendship out of business.
Chickens incubated by the heat of pas
sion invariably come home to roost,
There is only one thing that men can
pack as well as women, and that is a
theater.
There is but one color that can be de-
tected by the sense of touch. Even a blind
man can feel blue.--Chicago News.
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What are we coming to? We have not
vet recovered from the most disastrous
coal famine in the history of this country,
and yet here is the Star washery in Car
hon county, Penn, suspcnding operations
because Of inability to market its coal!
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THE TALE THAT is TOLD.

fresh start. ito make q long story
short"
lis n sacrifice We can hardly expect of
the raconteur, interrupted the man who
apparently never attempts to make
friends BY his affabllity Indianapoli
News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-26

Our neighbors Of Portland Me, have
stopped worrying about the coal situa-
ton. one help to this end was the arrival
OF moro than LOCO tons Of foreign coal in
eichteen NcSsels.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-26
A ZIG THIRST on.
(From the Randolph Herald

(Fr0m Tho Eanl0Inh t0rald)
There is a big thirst on i'm NormHt
that VIII H. partially assauSod by the
numerous saloon which many towns VIII
vote in this year, Next year there Will
he fewer Of them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-26

because he is a republican, a democrat or
a local optioNist or for any other reason
than because he is the best man for tho
place, an attempt is being made to invoke
your prejudice rather than your judgment.
Don't be humbueged.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1903-02-26
WHAT OUR NElGHBORS SAY.
Vermonters Must Not Live Entirely or
the Past,


The Randolph Herald and News spoke
wisely when 1t said state pride is com
mcndable, but don't let's overdo it, and
let's not depend too much on what the
Vermont brigade or the Green Mountain
Boys did We live in the present What
are we doing for the honor of the State?'
Our forcfathcrs certainly did do grand
work, and founded a State of which we
may we'll be proud, but what is the com
mon sense in constantly hurting at others
the praise of our ancestors. II tho truth
be stated, Vermont has lived too much on
the glory of the Green Mountain Boys, it
has become so imprcSnated with the sense
of f-suffclenCy that a stagnation has
resulted. For that reason Vermont has
not taken that position which she should
rightly hold. But If the Indications are
any proof Of the future the old State is
getting into the track which will lead her
INTO the place that is rightly hers. The
recent years have shown signs of an
awakening that means much. We have
ratified around among the bones of antiq-
uity long enough. Lets try some live
matter for change.
ONE THING TO DO WITH CRIME.
d'rom the Bradford Opnionp
We all agree that there is but one
thing to do with crime; that is, to r.
press it. But we do not all agree on the
method to be employed. The common idea
is vereing from extreme rigor to a more
merclful but more rational way. Under
the system of excessive punishment, men
not naturally vicious have been driven
into lives of violence and dishonesty.
Their attitude on emerging from prison
has been revengeful; they have learned
nothing that was useful and everything
that was harmful in their place of en-
forced abode. This system is responsible