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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

cause and effect. On the contrary local
issues and considerations and the person
alty of opposing candidates might shape
the conflict so that the outcome would
have no bearing whatever on political con-
ditions elsewhere as regards national is
sues
When national issues alone have been
under consideration, the result In this
state could be taken reasonably as an
indication of the drift of public sentiment
throughout the country: AS n matter OF
fact, however, the leaders Of both parties
throughout the country have adopted
course in the past which has attached
great Importance to the result in YER
mont. no matter what the issues have
been.
In 1894 when there was a marked slump
In Vermonts September majority. the
democratic campaign managers promptly
prepared a large quantity of campaign
literature dealing with the result irf Yer
mont and charactcrizing the verdict of the
Green mountain State al the harbingcr of
democratic victory throughout the coun-
try In November. This literature was
poured into the doubtful states, and all
politicians who realize the intensity of
the desire to be on the band wagon can
appreciate something Of the influence
which this literature cxcrtod. In 1892
similar course was adopted. and again
Ncrmonts September drift was made
an influential factor in the national cam
paign that resulted in victory for the de-
mocracy
II tho republicans OF Vermont allow
tho majority for Bell and StcaruS ncXt
September to fail below the majority We
have right to expect with our present
harmonious conditions, 1t goes without
saying that our democratic friends, the
enemy, Will again spring to the task OF
hedildins abroad our verdict. and they
VIII see nothing absurd" in attaching
the utmost Importance to the outcome Of
our September election
The republicans of Vermont are plainly
alive to the full significance which our
opponents will attach to ae reduced ma
1orlty for Bell and Stoarns, and they are
determined that the dcinocartatic national
committee shall not have the chance to
proclaim to the whole country that Yer
mont has blazod the way for the election
OF Parker and Davis.
Vermont as of yorc. will set the pace
Tor the Nation, and tho music to which
the republicans of the Green mountain
state will keep time in September is the
Roosevelt March," presaging "a glorious
republican victory throughout the coun-
try in November
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04
DOES BRYAN WANT PARKER TO
WIN

In his manifesto from Lincoln, July t.
in which he said he would support Parker
MIR Bryan announccd LAS soon as the
election is over | shall, with the help Of
those who believe as ! do. Undertake to
organize for the campaign of 1905, the OBJ
ject being 20 marshal the friends of popu-
lar government within the Democratic
party to the support of a radical and pro-
Gressive policy, to make the Democratic
party an efficient means in the hands of
the people for securing relief from the
plutocratic element that controls the Re-
publican party and for the time being is
in control OF the Democratic party. This
plan of organization will be elaborated
soon" This declaration moves Harpers
Weekly to ask: "Wil it better suit the
colonel's purpose Of organization, thus do
ciarcd that Judge Parker shah lose or
win the election? Judge Parker" he
says Stands for enough things that are
good to justify me in giving him my
vote" But how about the votes that he
can influence? Does he purpose that the
judge shall receive those also? Parkers
nomination. was s'Vuleu' says Coionel
Bryan, by crooked and ndefensible meth
odh; nevertheless he will vote for Parker
as against Roosevelt. But will it be easier
to reorganize, or. more accurately, to re-
Bryanize. the Democratic party with
Parker In the White House or with Roose-
welt there This question can hardly fail
to be matter for deep meditation to Col
onci Bryan during the coming three
months"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

A woman IS awful smart to he 50 hot
in summer and look so cool.
A man is color blind not to see trat a
rich girls hair is not red but blond
The devil was awful smart to Prefer
weeds that will grow without any hocns
and watering.
rs hard to tell whether a woman
spends more time trying tn keep a COM
plcNion she has or to get one she hasn't
There rs hardly anything more foolish
than to talk Of putting all your dimes
i'm home savings bank when your fam
lily never leaves YOU amy 10 put in. New
York Press,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04
BOTH SIDES OF THE FENCE.
One Womnn's Way with Trespnssing
BOys.

A four-foot board fence in a certain
suburban town divides n garden. whore a
lady of quiet tastes cutivatcs flowers,
from a vacant lot. where boys from the
side streets play ball-wranglng, riotous,
tumultous and whooping ball.
AT first" she says, II thought l must
either give up my garden or get the police
to turn them out. The racket alone seem
cd uncomfortable, and the ball was always
flying over the fence with a half dozen
boys in mad pursuit OF it. among my
pansics and pconics, wreaking havoc ut
every step.
yet to cxpcl them seemed mean. There
are few places where they can play. They
were rough boys, most of them not bad
ones. The more l thought, the mcaner
and weaker IT appeared to run to the po-
lice with complaints Of my ncighbors'
children. Besides. although now they were
reckless of my rights, they meant no
HARM but once let me call in the cop
against them. and all the resentful i'm
pshness of the half-wild human boy would
hc reused. So I decided to manage things
myself and have succeeded.
''rhnt is | call it success. I havc't re-
formed thcm--those Of them who needed
rcforming-and | haven't made them all
conSderatc and gentle and polite and pol
shod. How should 7? But have civil
lied their dealings with me and mine with
them, and that * something.
IF 7 am in the garden | toss back tho
ball myself when it comes over. and
hurry about 1t. too. tho game must not
bc delayed ! invite them to como for 1t
when I'm absent, or fail to see where 1t
has gone, but only one or two ut time,
and to please be careful not N step ON
the flower beds; my flowers arc my fun
as their game is theirs.
II have told them that 7 know that
sometimes To- reach il a bed must be-
stepped on. viii they do it as delicat"ly
as possible, not TO crush the plants?
have promised them that when the bali it.
self does damage | will not complain. he
cause that is a matter of chance and no
bodys fault.
Sometimes 7 stop to watch their game
over tho wall and applaud a good hit
I once they accepted my testimony in re-
sald 10 a disputed foul They always
speak to me politely, or. II not, with No
impolitc intent. and although sometime
in their eIgernoss they spoil things still
it is not often. When | overheard a new.
conner til" other day refer with rude con-
tempt to the woman noNt door he WIS
corrected immodiatclY- with no tone OF
angry championship, but merely as stating
an accepted fact.
She's all right
Tho noise yes. Of course. they're a'
| noisy as ever: but it means healthy lung,
md exubcrance and good times, and -wel
lngard"ning has stcadied my nerve 81
much I'VE somehow grown not to min,
| it."-Youth's Companion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

The cheek OF some persons is astonish-
ing. The other day Mrs. Theodore Roose-
welt received letter from young woman
in Fittsburg, Pa, who begged Mrs. Roose-
welt to send $50 as the writer needed 1t
badly. The letter was forwarded to the
Pittsburg department Of charities which
investigated and found that the applicant
for charity was a buxom young woman
whose father owns much property and
who herself moves in good society The
young woman admitted that she had
begged Mrs. Roosevelt for money, and
added that she thought II unfair" on the
part of the Presidents wife to make 1t
public!
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04
PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. John c. PeaSe, OF St
Adams VI, announce tho engagement
OF their eldest daughter, Miss Janet
ripley PoaSc. TO r. n. Pawn. john
Fletcher Hatch, L. s. \.
meeting of the descendants Of Rob
ert Fletcher who lived in Concord. Mass.
in 1870, Will be held III fremont Temple.
Boston, August 81. All the descendants of
Robert Fletcher, whether having the
Fletcher name or not are invited to at
tend, The vice presidents include Pro-
lessor Fletcher of Amherst and Senator
Rodncld Proctor of Vermont.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

The assassinations Of rulers and men high
in office which have followed those OF the
Car and President Garfield, in 1881, are
those of President Carnot of France stab
bed to death in Lyons. June "a. 1894; the
Empress Elizabeth of Austria, stabbed to
death in Geneva Switzerland in 1898; King
IIumbert of italy, shot by an anarchist
at Monza. in July, 1900; the governor OF
Finland and Won Plehvc's predecessor, the
governor of Warsaw, in 1903, and the vice.
governor of the Russian district of Eliza
bethpol, NJ. Andrien, which occurred
week ago last Tuesday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

Some Of the opposition papers arc tax
ing 1t for granted that Secretary Shaw
while on his campaign tour to the Pacific
slope will kill two birds with one stone
and speak a word for himself in la0S as
well as one for Roosevelt IN 1904 The
Republican party and the whole country
might go further and fare worse than by
taking this former Nermonter for the
presidency four years hence
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

Mr.. Ware, tho United States commits
sioner of pensions. reports that there
Will be no increase of pensions in 1894
over 1903 The number at the close of the
fiscal year of 1903 was 996, 545 and 1t is
not expected to reach the million mark
The monthly average of deaths among
pensioners is 5000 and were it not for
the young widows the pension roll would
nink with regularity, despite the opera
tion of order No. rs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04
BURLINGTON. THURSDAY. AUG. T.
WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise IN
the new special column Of this paper. Some
bargains are offered there this week which
II will pay you to read about See page
two. This paper has more than 2o'ooo
aeaders every week, and one cent WORD
Will reach them all
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

with every faction Of the Vermont re-
publcans working for Bell and Stcarns
and the best of political feeling prevailing,
can any one give a good reason why the
republicans of tho Green Mountain state
should not roll up an old time majority in
Ecutemher?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

In about n month it will he fairly well
known by the canvassers what Vermont s
September verdict is to he. II it be q
slogan for our republican brethren in all
other States and one that will be the har-
bingcr of a rousins majority for Roosevelt
and Fairbanks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

Can one ina CINE a democratic Congress
passing gold standard act aud a meas
ure protecting American capital and Am
erican la Dor from the competition OF cheap
foreign labor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

"All I've got to say about Illinois. "
said Speaker Joe" Cannon, one day ,ast
week. "is that the other fellows gan have
the State until about November; tnen, by
cracky, we'll take it
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

We note that George Fred Williams
who as Bryan's man Friday came to this
idea how to shoot in 1900 is put down as
one of the probable democratic campaign
speakers in Vermont We wonder if hc
will use any of his silver strains Of four
years ago in support OF Parker's gold mes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

An interested spectator Of the
democratic convention at st. Louis
tells rather funny story about a
delegate from Hawaii He was invited
TO attend meeting of the leaders and
give his views. He began by modestly
disclaiming any great familiarity with
ADerican politics. I understand, how
eyer he said that the purpose of the
convention is 10 nominate a suitable
lanidate for president. My own opin-
ion is that the very hest man for that
place Is Mr. Roosevelt. He is certain
ly most admirable gentleman. a
most able statcsman--At this point he
was gently led away, and is probably
still wondering why the democratic as
well as the Republican party cannot
he allowed to nominate the best man
for presidont"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

The Russians must almost wish at times
the japanese would stop chasing them
long enough 10 allow them to catch their
breath.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

Between base ball and politics August
Is likely to close in Vermont amid
gorgeous display of red fire and sky
rockets.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

The republicans have already begun to
light political signal fires on our green
hills, and from now until September these
tokens OF battle will not be allowed to
burn low,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

A Washington letter writer says that
William l.. Walter of Pontiac, Mich, has
obtained patents for hydraulic motors de-
signed to use the power of currents OF
streams and waves Of the oceans. ono
OF his motors installed in the bottom of
q fatboat on the Potomac, just above
Washington, which has kept a battery
of electric lights burning for several
weeks as steadily as any produced by the
most expensive electric light plant in the
world. The idea Is of course not now.
Many patents have been issued for hy-
draulic motors, which have not proved
to be practically available under the vary
ing conditions of river currents and ocean
waves If this inventor has devised some
thing in the way of a motor that can be
steadily and cheaply effective on a river
current, he has got hold of good thing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

What would have happened il Judge
Parker had been courageous enough to
send his gold message to Bryan previous
to his nomination at st. Louis?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

The Rev. John ]. Copen announces that
he will go TO a mountain top in parkcrs-
burg. Va, next Sunday and preach
through a megaphono, using "the devils
tea table" for pulpit. 1t seems it vas
not necessary to take this reverend gem
tleman into high mountain in order
TO tempt him. II any doubt about this
fact exists, II may be found in the ac-
companying announcement that the
preacher will supplement his megaphone
performance with tirht-ropc and trapeze
acts to amuse the people.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04
NEWS TO HIM.

The supper Cook Bring ne some cheese
for the rabbit
New Kitchen Boy-Sure ! neveH heard
that a rabbit ates cheese,-Town Topics.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04
SHE TOOK SHAT ONE.

edith accepted old Nnlun's hand in
marriage Yesterday.
'rhc hand he signs his checks With,
guess. Duluth ews-Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04
A GOOD REMEDY,

She-What do you do when YOU wake
up in the night with fearful toothache?
He-l try to be thankful II isn't gallop-
ing consumption Pick-Me-Cp.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

THE Two Charles" seem to run well in
double harness.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04
THE CAMPAIGN IN VERMONT.
From the Fair Haven Era-)

The beginning of August will see the
work of the campaign of 1901. in Yer
mont, practically under way. The man
ayers have got together and are now
planning and mapping out as vigorous
and effective campaign as has ever been
carried out in the State. This work is
made easier for the State committee this
year by the disappearance of the Clement
movement which threatened two years
ago to make havoc in the party. With
THIS out of the way there will he less
friction and there should be more and
better work done for the reason that 1t
is going to be easier to handle tho Re-
publican party in Vermont in 1904 than
it as in l!~2. Several things have been
settled within the past two years. License
and local option while likely to remain
an issue will not disquot the Stalo tor
a time at least. Other matters and other
things, looking to the States Growth
and advancement should and Will demand
the serious attention OF the voters and
If We mistake not the spirit Of the poo
pie, these and not license or local option
will be the things uppcrmost in their
minds
The state has never entered upon a cam
paign With better nor more generally
satisfactory leaders than it has .hlS year
Bell ANA Stcarns stand tor the host tn,re
Is in the State, from an agricultural and
business point of view and there is every
reason why they should have the unaui-
nous support of their fellow citizens. If
they have this. and being entitled to i,
they should have it, the republican ma or
lty Will be- such as To afford tho party
throughout tho country the largest posi-
BILE measure of oncourasemcnt.
Vermont is more than pleased with the
heads of the national ticket, Roos"vei,
and Fairbanks. and will demonstrate Their
mi 1,.t in wa, Ia.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

Nervousness is cured bv making the
blood rich and pure with Hoods Sarsa-
plriila. II gives the sweet refreshing sleep
Of childhood.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04

Year, Always in Advance
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-08-04
WHAT OUR NElGHBORS SAY
The Law Against Reckless Riding
Should Tie RiRidiy Enforced.
(From the Brattleboro Phoenix, !

We have had Il good deal of discussion
in Vermont in recent years in regard to
the enforcement of laws, but did anyone
ever hear of an automobilst being ar
rested and fined in Vermont for reckless
riding?
The state law on this subject Is explicit
ana II is time that some action was taken
To protect pedestrians, bicyclsts and more
particularly the drivers of horses from
the johus of the steam and gasolene cars
who seem to think that they have mon
opoly of the highways Some automo-
bilsts show consideration for other pco-
pie but majority run at inmodcrate
speed. When n chauffeur dashes into Brat
tleboro and brags that he has run n!ne
miles over hilly country roads in 20 min
utes it is evident that unless a curb is
put upon him he will sooner or later smash
himself and the occupants of his car.
or more likely, smash the innocent occu-
pants of a carriage who arc legitimate is
and properly enjoying their rights on the
highway.
Automobilists have driven much plens-
urc riding behind horses from our roads,
and they have done this in large part
through carecssness and recklessness
some line driving horses which formerly
PAID no attention to automobiles are now
frightened at the approach of a machine
simply because cars have been run too
'IoS" 10 tn'm at unexpected times and
at excessive speed.
Tho law of Vermont provides that nl:o.
mobiles shall not be driven on country
roads in excess OF IL miles an hour and
not more than six miles an hour through
cities, incorporated villages and tlick ~
settled communities. aud that the raising
of the hand by a person riding behind a
horse shall be a signal for the nutomo.
bilist to recognize by stopping his ma
chine.
Earl Russell is making an effort 10 i'm
press upon chaffeurs of England the re
C"ssitY of Obcying not only the stHtut,
law bearing upon the subject but the un
written law characterized as the cour
tcSy of the road" Lord Russell says tn,
guiding principle Of his movements is It,
drive so as not to annoy other tralhc, an,
to do everything possible to facilitate it.
passage In driving through towns. Lore
Russell insists the chauffeur should Away.
be careful not only to the extent of know
ing tho car is under control but to SuCf
an extent us to make it clear 10 :he pub
lie there is no danger. ut is not enough
not TO run over "A pedestrian; Is ais,
one 5 duty not to Brighten him. A cyClist
having the weaker and less safe machine
should neither be ovortaken nor paSso,
so closely as to force him into the ditcl
or a bad piece of roadway"
If the Automobiles follow Lord Rus
sells advice there will be no reason 70
criticism and no necessity for laws reg
ulating speed, but with the repeated ex
hihtions of fast riding seen on the street
of Brattloboro and on the country road
in this and other towns this season it i
time to enforce the law and bring tn
road hogs to the point where they vii
respect the rights of others.
Tho penalty for violation of the auto
mobile act Is 100 fine. or imprisonment
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-09-03

1t thought kindes indignation
rdu individuals folly with
simple lines that tell the whole at glance One of the greatest
living Homer He of
prolific in ideas powerful his stroke clever in his groupings and cutting
in the lash With which he hays wrongdoers
village Slverton,
He
while everybody liked
the worthless fellow
Siveron out"
undertakings
failed
Siveron
activity he
yetco
old schooroom that his hand
mother died Homer DID, had
admer of the genius of Thomas used to and again
81 shall who will
great artist like and when Homer born her dream was
watching his led
individuality he
ransplanted him to New York
biting genial humor
him
all bear the hallmark OF
individuality
by r r Hamli Jr.