Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-01-21


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that the evidence against him was over
whelming, Re allowed the States attorney
TO file an information against him. to
which he pleaded guilty and was told inst
lie would Ne sentenced to the House OF
Correction for a term of not less than
two nor more than four years The een-
tcnce was not actually imposed YESTERDAY
but Judge Woodward told him what the
scntence would be, so that. in a little moro
than twerty-four hours after ne commit
ted the robbery he was under practical
sentence 10 Rutland for q term or at
least two years. This speedy arrest, trial
and conviction Is a tribute to the cE'-
ccnv of the police and the prosecuting at
torney. Could Justice more often be
swift the law would have more terrors
for evil doors. BY the way. both Baird
and Bnckus had been drinking at the
time Of tho theft OF the dress suit case.
II Taird had not bern in a drunken stupor
he would have taken care OF his valu-
ablcs; and had Backus not been nerved
up by tho liquor h. likely would not have
had the courage to commit the theft. 1t
i- remarkable how often crime may be
traced directly or indirectly to drink, or
the associations produced by habits OF
drink. Better let it alone.
SINCERELY MOURNED.
G-rom the Morrisville News and Lltizcn)
COL NJ. j. Horton, A well-known citizen
~ Poultney and who has had an extern
sve acquaintance throughout the State.
died last Friday He had had a leGi-ls-
tive experience. was a prominent Mason
and Odd Fellow and a Grand Army vet
eran. He had many friends throughout
the State, who sincerely mourn his death
He was member of Governor Pages
staff.
A "GREATER VERMONT" VS.. THE
NEW VERMONT" FETCH
(From the Eno.burgh standard)
Ever since the New Vermont idea was
foistod upon tho public, in season and out.
The Standard has hcen insistent, not by
indulFing in theories, generalzations or
sentiment. hut by statistics taken from
the authentic sources available. that Yer
mont has made progress upon all lines
Of cndeavor equal to any of Its sister
States, considering its environments. and
/ IL in full touch with the spirit and I'M
pulse Of modern enterprise and progress.
It has also unequivocally endorsed the
idea OF 4 Greater Vermont" by declar-
ing that no sane or logical mind can con
trOvcrt the Importance of such desired
contamination. not AZ differentiated from
( OtnNr STATES. DUt IN me OF Il trett''
MassaC husetta." Greater New Eng
land or Greater United States In
fact We are optimistic enough to believe
that every time the sun goes down. 4.
far as affecting the destiny OF the human
race. tho world is better than the day
preceding. Tho Standard office Is 50 10
Gated that it Literally faces the East and
there Ia no pc.simistic cloud upon our
horizon.
We firmly believe that You can no more
prevent a 't;reator Vermont" Greater
New England" or Greater United
States. than You can dam the Mis-is-
sppi. But this development and progress
cones along natural and logical lines and
10 entirely evolutionary in its scope; and
IN attaining the results which are our in
evitablc DESTINY, We are accomplishing no
more In our day and generation than was
accomplished hv the generations preced-
! ing us. They lad their problems 10 solve
and solved them well. and II IL not neces
/ sary 70 minimize the importance ~ their
work in order 70 magnify the progress
! that il in evidence at the present day
We have no objection to q cont~mrOr-
ary's statement that The New Yer
mont has the effect OF a violent excits-t
on our friends OF The Enosbur.h stand
qrd," as ve stand pat" upon the PROPOSE
ton that tho New Vermont" as first
formulated and enunciatcd by its spon-
sor- is = transcendental dream. a colosss
humbug.
BEAUTIES OF THE NEW LAW.
(From the Londonderry Sifter)
Ono of the beauties co OF the license
local option law has developed In Newport
and fully exposed by the Express and
Standard Newport voted down tho ope,
saloon last March. But under tire Law
three druggists obtained licenses which
allow them to sell under a ply
sicians prescription. That this was work
ID by all hands for all 1t was worth i.
shown by the fact that Eewports doctor.
for eight months issued NE prescriptions
one Issued ll77 and another 1880 rhi,
latter. Doctor Asclsay. issued two 10 on,
man on the ga me date which were tsker
to different druggists and filled. This cos,
the NJ D. tfN In fine.
A. the EAprcss we'll says: Just thnl
of II, 3uG prescriptions in eight month.
for debility and other ailments" rhil
would seem to fairly discount the Ole
town agencies And these prescription
called for from half a pint TO gallon
} The law places no limit upon the amoun
a physician may authorize.
There are great many beauties {?
of this law vet to he brought to light
enough. it is hoped. that the people o,
Vermont through its next Legislator,
, will rey udiate It In toto.
LOST HIS GRIP.
G'rom the Barre Telesram)
The fact that Mr.. Clement has beer
: downed in his own city, and by the hatct
Proctor forces, shows that he has los
, his grip in his home town. This vii
mean a loss OF prestige over the State
and tho removal OF the redoubtable Percy
, from the list OF gubernatorial candidates
: GREENLAND'S ICY MOUNTAINS RE
, From the bennington Banner)
Tho following has been handed in wit
apologies to Bishop liebcr:
From Vormonts icy mountains.
| From BenninGton's snowy streets.
Where Nanchc.ter's frozen fountains
| Refuse TO run in strcaks
, From many an ice bound river.
Mid many a storm most rude,
| This cry to some kind giver,
| q for more coal and wood.
AGRICULTURAL CONDITIONS.
From the Vergennes EnterpriseJ
In reviewing the condition of the farm
products the past year we find that tn
farmers throughout the country hav
had a very successful year, The farmers
prosperity Is intimately linked with tn
, prOsperity OF all the other ella ssaa Of in