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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27

script finds that Governor Hoch Of Ran.
sas had a very distinguished precedent
In his favor. The Boston contemporary
says:
The famous old Hartford. launched
from the Charleston navy yard, Nov. e.
1858, was named with lbations of water
AS the ship slid from the ways bottle
Of Connecticut river water was broken
over the fgurchcad by Miss Lizzie String
ham, daughter of the commandant Of the
yard. Miss Carrie Downcs, daughter Of
Commodore Downes broke on the bow
bottle Of Hartford spring water; and
still a third libation came. contributed
by Lieut.. George II. Preble, n bottle of
deep sea Atlantic water. salt as II Ia ever
found. The Hartford was and Is n fam
OTIS ship. the flag in at least two great
victories. despite the circumstance that
no champagne was mingled with the
grease of the ways at her launching.
So might 1t be with the battleship
Vermont! Uncle Sam has a determining
voice in the matter of deciding this ques-
ton. of course. but with the distinguished
precedent established in the case of the
Hartford and Connecticut river water 1t
ought to be an easy matter to allow
Kansas to use Mississippi and Vermont
to use Lake Champlain or Connecticut
river water In naming their respective
battleships.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27
THE ACCOMPANYING LIQUID.

While different newspapers have had
the liquid to be used In christening the
battleship to be named after Vermont
when she is launched, not few people
have heen seriously considering the prob
lem. Ii is more than a matter Of senti-
ment with considerable proportion OF
the citizens OF the Green Mountain State.
whether the war vessel to bear the name
of Vermont shall be christened with
champagne or with some liquid more in
keeping with the States traditions. In
view of these facts our people may be
States have had under similar circum-
stances.
1t will be recalled that Governor Hoch
recently asked that water might be the
liquid used in naming the battleship
Kansas. which is to be launched at Cam
den. N. j., on August s. this action hav-
ing been taken in keeping with the sem
timent of no inconsiderable part of the
population Of the State of Kansas. The
navy department took the matter under
consideration and after due elaboration,
1t IL to be presumed. decided to over
rule the request OF the Kansas executive.
In accordance with this ruling the long
established custom of using champag ne
will be followed in naming the Kansas
battleship.
In the light of this decision 1t would
probably be Of little avail for the COVER
nor of Vermont to follow the example OF
Governor Hoch Of Kansas in asking
that water be used instead of cham.
payne in connection with the naming of
the Vermont battleship, In spite OF the
fact that a vermonter. who Ia we'll ac-
quainted with the sentiments OF the peo-
pie OF the State Is assistant secretary
Of the navy. 1t would probably be diff
cult for the department TO find justifi.
cation for refusing such request from
one State and granting similar appeal
from another State.
In spite Of all this the Boston Tran.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27
SAVING A WHOLE YEAR ON
STRAWBERRIES.
The scheme Of setting Out Plotted
Plants In August,

II you set out ordinary strawberry
plants This September you will not get
good strawberries until 1907, but II
you So, out potted plants in August,
says the Garden Magazine, you will
have plenty Of berries to eat next
spring. The reason for this Is nat
the ported plants have a perfect root
system. while the ordinary ones suffer
from the shock of transplanting. II
you set out an ordinary strawberry
plant in the blazing hot sun of Au-
gust it will come to nothing. but these
potted plants will never know they
were moved. or rather they will laugh
at the chance 10 send their roots any
where OF course these potted plants
cost more. but they are a perfect god
send. because every year thousands of
people who move to the country for
get to plant strawberries in the spring
or have no time to do so.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27
AN ENGAGED GIRL
Is. f. kiscr.)

-
He's gone told him neer to return:
Poor boy ! He seemed to wilt beneath
the blow:
Twas cruel to pretend to scorn him so,
To seem so unforgiving and stern
All. if he knew the truth. or might
discern
How being in the throes of love.
grow
More eager for him after every throe.
He'd hustle back and help me cease to
yearn.
But for a while I'll play a cruel part.
III plan to go where he and l will
meet.
I'll lirt with others there I'll make
him smart.
feet
I'll fondly chuck myself against his
heart
And feel his mouths glad pressure
where l eat.
count the dismal moments as they
drag.
And often I am haunted with regret:
What if he. in despair. should go and
Run over. or accumulate jag?
The thought of it impcls my heart to
And robs the day OF all its cheer;
beset
By dark forebodngs. I can only let
Love we'll up in me until nearly gag.
But patience. patience. o fond heart of
mine.
The sweetest joys that swell the human
breast
Come after eager longing to repine
And then achieve is to be- doubly blest;
A little while and I'll again recline
Against the organ throbbing meath his
vest.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27
ARMY PERSONAL.
ton.

Capt. ". w. Quinton. assistant surgeon.
Y. 3. A.. who for long period was sta
toned at Fort Ethan Allen and accom-
panied the nth cavalry to the Philippines.
has been relieved from duty in that coun-
try and ordered to report to the command
Ing general, department of California. for
assignment to temporary duty at the
general hospital. San Francisco. Upon
the arrival of the nth infantry in this
country from the Philippines. Captain
Quinton will report to the commanding
officer OF that regiment for duty and will
accompany it to Fort Mcpherson. Ca,
where 1t Is to be stationed. Mrs. Qunton
accompanies the captain
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27
WATER OR CHAMPAGNE,
To the Editor OF the Free Press:

notice the suggestion in your columns
that 1t might be lin keeping with tho
traditions of our State" to christen the
battleship Vermont with some non-intoxi-
eating liquid. ! am not sure that ! see
the point. Have not the Vermont officers
been spilling quantities of intoxicating
liquors into the cutters. for over half a
century? WHY then will it not be in keep
ing with the traditions to smash and spill
bottle of champagne on the occasion Of
the launch: QUERY.
We pass our correspondents query over
to the powers that be and bear rule In
matters OF this kind. Various other
questions might be put. AS. for instance
Why should persons who consider alcohol
to be poison object to the destruction
of bottle of alcoholic stimulant? What
harm can the champagne do, after it has
been spilled on the ships DOW? II some
liquid other than wine be used what shall
it be-milk. which is one OF Vermont's
chief products, or Ginger Champagne"
made In Vermont. or possibly sweet cider.
to which no objection could be made OK
cept that it might he better to keep it
and make vinegar of it? If champagne
IL decided upon. the chances any how will
be four to one that it will be simply car
Donated New Jersey cider.
The matter seems to us to be one of tho
slightest possible consequence In relation
to the temperance question. II has prac-
tical Importance simply in connection
with the notions and prcjudlccs OF the
sailors. The tars who man the battle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27
CAUSE FOR GENERALIZATION.

One Of the gratifying results Of the
investigation of our State institutions
is that while carelessness has been
discovered such as may creep in to
even a business concern. nothing has
been found to warrant the former
charge of unblushing wholesale ex-
travagance in expenditures. Indeed
the commission has in some instances
called for the expenditure Of additional
sums in order to bring the public
service UP to the highest possible
standard in every way. This is an out
come which must be as gratifying to
the people Of our State as 1t is credit
able to the good name of our common
wealth. With no direct tax for ex.
pensc OF State government, and with
the States institutions conducted as
well financially as investigation has
shown them to be conducted the tax
payers of Vermont are to be congrat.
ulated.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27

The managers Of the Vermont Fish and
Game League are wondering how they
can have their annual banquet Septem-
Der without having their plans clash
attend the launching OF the battleshp
Vermont on August 81. Circus people
might make a long jump like this be-
tween two days. but it is not on the
road that many OF the clubs members
enjoy setting the pace.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27
Smith TO-DAY
starksboro Boy Ahead in His Di.
vision Of Contest.
Harry I. TNiss Of Hyde Park Takes
First Place In Lamoille County
List-Each Day Brinss Its
Changes In the Contest.

The leader in the Addison county bust.
ness college division of the educational
contest Tuesday is Dayton Smith of
Starksboro. who goes to the front with
a margin OF 1000 votes. Excitement is
running high in this division Of the
contest and readers daily look for the
leaders In Addison county. Who will
1t be tomorrow? In Lamoille county.
Harry I. Twiss Of Hyde Park goes to
the front with a gain of Il thousand or
so. There were various other changes
all along the lists which appear below
corrected UP to four O'Clock Tuesday.
afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27

According to the decision Of q Kansas
City judge, woman has the right to
search her husbands pockets. In grant
ing divorce he said he wanted it dis
tinctly understood that he was not grant
ing it because she went through her hus-
bands pockets" the process having been
referred to as 'frisking" in the husband $
complaint. The court concluded. II shall
do nothing to interfere with that ancient
privilege Of the fair sex. A wife has the
right to do that"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27
BUSINESS COLLEGE PRIZES
RESIDENTS OF BURLINGTON
RESIDENTS OF CHITTENDEN
COUNTY.
(Burliugt0n Excluded.)

Williams Robert. Charlotte 49,. 1880
Metcalf Robert H.. Cnderhill.. 1919
Williams. Marietta. Charlotte. IO.lO5
MOllison. Luther b.. Charlotte. 1880
Tilley. Margaret. ST. George 49,. lO.844
Parrow, Howard. Essex Jct.... 1O,4N2
Green. Verne W.. Richmond. 80. 1O.lSS
Bromley. Charity b.. South Bur.
lngton ...... ...... . s.7OO
Phelps. Gladys A.. Milton ..... s,777
Hefiion, John S., Burlington $50. 2.745
Bora, Grace. Charlotte ....... 1.416
Douglass, Rollin W.. Essex Jet. I.4I2
McNall, Albert. Colchester. ..... 03S
Ball. Ernest. Shelburne. ........ 7S4
Bradley, Blanche. Charlotte .... GOT
Wilson. Hazel. Colchester. .... b0l
Smith. NJ. B.. NJ ton........... 500
Hill. Laura. Jonesville. ......... 500
Sheldon, Julia. Essex Junction. 800
Rowland. Edward. Essex Jet. 500
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27
MURDER AND ITS PENALTY.

The question Of murder and its pun
ishment has received exhaustive, IL not
exhausting. discussion in Vermont during
the past six months, and the problem
as to the most effective penalty that
could be devised for the crime. has re-
ceived its share Of attention. One Of tho
arguments put forth in opposition to capi-
tai punishment and in favor of the sub
etitution OF life Imprisonment rs the
maximum penalty for the taking Of
human life is that the murderer does not
stop to consider the nature Of the penalty
attached to the crime or the certainty of
An interesting light on this phase of the
problem is thrown by developments in
connection with the arrest OF Schidlofska
who was arrested in Colorado the other
day on tho charge Of numbering his wife
in Belmont, Mass. When arrested tho
prisoner expressed his entire willingness
to return to Massachusetts without
'reeuisition papers. and he was apparent
ly unconcerned TO noteworthy degree.
When ne was informed that he would
be punished for killing his wife, he ex-
pressed surprise, saying II didn't suppose
they would hang me in Boston for such
n thing. They don't do that way in Rus
STA. l supposed would only have TO go
back to Russia, IL I was caught. 1t is n
shame to hang a man because he kills
his wife when she lies to him about her
age and her money"
1t seems that this precious scoundrel
supposed his wife had $500. whereas it
transpired she had only $40. AS he says
himself. she was too old for me. and not
pretty enough" and 1.-THE only way was
to put her out Of the way. and then she
wouldn't trouble me any more"
1T is evident from what Schidlofska
says that he held the lives of other people
very cheap, but when ne came to consider
the murder of his wife he figured out
what the penalty would be and reached
the conclusion that even II he had TO go
to Siberia, perhaps. that would not be
so bad"
1t would be interesting to know Just
what effect upon this man would have
been produced. IL he could have known
for certainty from the very outset that
he would hang for the crime of murder.
There are cases. of course. in which the
taking of human life is the result of a
sudden passionate outburst. and in case
of this character probably the murderer
does not stop to consider the conse-
quences of his oct.
The great majority of murders are the
result of careful generalization. as was
that of Schidlofska, in which the plan OF
operations was carefully thought out;
and in the very nature of things IL is i'm
possible for the murderer to make his
plans of operation and for the conceal
ment of his crime without catching an
occasional glimpse of the results of de-
that the penalty Of crime as a deterrent
force makes its influence felt. This being
the case it requires no argument to de-
termine which would be the greater OBJ
stacle 10 crime, since life Imprisonment ID
conceded to be preferable to capital pun
ishmcnt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.

From misrepresentation Men"
volume OF Humorous Verse by Captain
Henry Grahan)
Copyright 1894. by Fox Duifield 4 Co.
Alert rs bird or early worm.
Yet gifted with these courtly ways
Which connOisscurs correctly term
The tout.cQu-il.y-a dc Louis Seize;
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27
RESIDENTS OF ADDISON

Smith, Dayton, Starksboro. SO. S3.:sNN
Weston, Grace F.. New Haven. $1,000
Baker. Hugh c., Shorcham -. 15.254
Gibson, John c.. Middlebury O,SS3
Hatch. VIM. Vergenncs ........ $3.50
Gee. Edith NJ. n Fcrrisburgh.. 7,%77
Miller. Jessie NJ. Salisbury..... roo
Sparks, Sara. Leicester ........ e2l
Atwood, Millin W.. Salisbury.... $40
Harlow, Emily. Hancock ..... $40
Jocko. Henry. N. Ferrisburgh... 500
Bristol, Geo. Bristol. 500
Johnson. Robert S.. Bristol..... 800
Bissette, Zulu F.. Whiting. 500
Crbe. Robt L.. Bristol. ....... 500
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27
RESIDENTS OF FRANKLIN
COUNTY.

Butter, Raymond o.. Fairfax.... SAFE
Orton. M. Ardell, Fairfax ..... 7,DVV
Powell, Harold g., Franklin.... 5,OOi
ParsorN Chas.. Swanton 600
Hazard Fay L.. r. d. /. 81. Al.
pans .... so
GILLIAN, Archie W.. East Fair.
field. r. d. 2 ...... ..... 80
Chamberlain. Sadie. East Berk.
shire ...... .............. sos
Mercy. Cleveland A., r. Fairfield 600
Fassett. Lena ", W. Enosburgh. 800
Fanton. Ardel. Fairfield. ....... 600
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27
KIPLING'S NEW STORY.

II Is an old trick Of Kipling to pre-
face story with scrap verse. He
has chosen for Introduction to AN
Haiitation Enforced" which appears
entire in the August Century. these
lines OF Thomas Tusser:
My friend. il cause doth wrest thee
Ere folly hath much oppressed thee,
Far from acquaintance kest thee.
Where country may digest thee,
Thank God that so hath blessed thee.
And sit down, Robin. and rest thee.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27
Terms-a1. 90 n Year. Always In Advance.
THURSDAY, JULY q
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 pape has
about. See page two. This paper has
them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27

The death Of Col. Daniel 8. Lamont
removes one Of the most picturesque
figures in democratic politics. Like
through the office OF secretary to the
President. and he later became a man
Of recognized ability in railroad circles.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27

There was criminal negligence some
where previous to the terrible explosion
on the Bennington which resulted in the
body should be punished therefor punish
ment can not make tho loss good. The
investigation should be thorough and con-
elusive. let the responsibility fall where it
NAV,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27
RESIDENTS OF GRAND ISLE
COUNTY.

Wcstcott. J. Bernard. Alburgh.. 14,0OS
Gordon. Samuel c., Grand Isle. O,352
Davis. Jessie. Grand Isle. ....... S.O50
Searles, George, Alburgh ..... 1,u,SJ
Fletcher. Edison. South Hcro. :. SOC
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27

Vermont 10 a small state, but rain has
30 fallen that the northwestern part has
had an overplus while southeastern Yer.
mont Is suffering from drouth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27

II II Is true that there are unusual sun
spots 100000 miles in diameter, it may be
that their coming out was what caused
the unusual hot wave.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27
RESIDENTS OF LAMOMLE
COUNTY.

Twiss. Harry l.. Hyde Park. 1887
Bourn. Leon, Cambridge . 14.8t2
Thomas. Morcton. Jacksonville 13,407
Stinson. Clayton g., johnson. s.213
Dover, Edward j., Hyde Park. LOST
Gowen. Winfield p, wolcott. e. sat
Bragg. Chester. Watcrviile. .... B48
Emery Henry W.. Eden NILS. zoe
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27
TOO OLD AND TOO YOUNG.

TOO OLD AND TOO YOUNG.
III were younger" said the rich olo
man, II believe l might win you for my
Wife"
YES" replied the cold beauty. dreami
ly considering his sxty-fve years, "or,
say. fifteen years older. "-Phladelphis
Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27
RESIDENTS OF OTHER CoUN.
TIES.
Five Counties Above Erciuded.)

scout. Grant Middlcscx ........ 1897
Spaulding, Earl, Bradford .... 1O.5S2
wilson, Kate f.. Gaysville. ..... 4.54S
Kennedy. Augustine. Waterbury 1,40l
Farnham. Ted. Lowell ......... sos
Quinn Matthew j.. Benson...... ?IS
Morrill, Eugene, Randolph. ..... 517
shvage, Grace E., Waitsfeld.... 6O5
Hull, Harry F.. worcester... 900. sos
Randall. Ben D.. Bethel ...... 5O7
Rogers. Ben D.. Bethel. ....... 500
Chase Fred B., Bradford. ...... 800
Bonneau. Winnie, Windsor. ..... 500
Long. Howard c., Waitsfield.. 800
Ooodell. Harey S.. Hardwick. 500
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27
NO CHANGE DESIRABLE.
(Frum the Tandmark.)

The Poultney Journal seems to think
Governor Bell Is in earnest about the
congressional business on the east side.
rms paper has a sincere regard for
the farmer governor but it predicts
trouble in wads, punches and variegated
colors II he gets in the way of the east
side machine. a mighty good governor,
but he is unable to experience the sensa-
ton Of the man who fell from the bal
loon II he doesn't let well enough alone
Vergennes Vermonter.
Correct. all except that there Ia no
Fast side machine that we know of.
There is. however, popular demand
that our present congressional repre-
sentative, Colonel Kit" Haskins shall
be reelected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27
HOT WEATHER GAIETY.
(From the Spirit of the Age.)

Governor Bell is tho busiest governor
the state has had. If his labors do not
all appertain strictly to his high office,
as, for instance. his frequent attend
ance at Grange meetings. the fact should
not necessarily be attributed to political
"mbition-a desire to go to Congress.
Governor Bell was elected as one Of 1.-THE
people" and he must live up to his rcpu-
tation somehow. A handshaking trip is
all part of the business: he has to get
around and see the folks and be seen
and heard. Go to Congress? Not Gov
ernor Bell; he is much better off here,
If he knows it. But there is some anx-
icty among Candidate Plumleys friends
less alarm down in Windham county. the
home OF the Hon. Kit Haskns. The
state of things helps the hot weather
gayety. but Is harmless.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-07-27
What OUR NElGnBvRS SAY
lnteresting Comments on GovernWr
Dell's Alleged Congregational Aspire
ntiOns.
(t'rom the Ludlow Tribune.)

(t'rom the Ludlow Tribune.)
A correspondent of the Vermont
Phoenix urges the denomination of
Governor Bell in 1906. The fact that
the correspondent lives in Randolph
while securing publicity for his letter
In far away Brattlcboro is respectfully
noted. Rather roundabout way to shy
a brick at the mountain rule. Is II
not?-Morrisviile Messenger.
Good deal like curving the barrel OF
a gun In order to shoot round a cor
ner. And isn't It rather clumsy way
Of disposing OF Governor Bells congress.
sional aspirations?