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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
THAT NORWICH LICENSE
(From the Iandmark.)

number of our exchanges lately con-
tanned news Items and editorial para
graphs to the effect that n Dartmouth Col
lege professor residing In Norwich, had
secured a license to sell intoxicating no.
uors, which privilege was granted at the
March election, but had pocketed the
same, and didn't propose that liquors
should be sold in the town on account of
college interests etc The comments were
varied. both for and against the professor.
In the light of the following statement,
which the Landmark procured from It's
Norwich correspondent and for which we
can vouch II would seem that some of
the ncwspa pers have been a little hasty
in their Judgment. Windsor county is
not without its faults, but il believes IN
law, upholds II, and proposes to carry
out the will of the people as lawfully ex-
pressed. It's good thing to observe the
maxim of Davy Crockett, "Be sure YOU
are right then go ahead"
The statement that Prof r. l., TavIor
of this village on behalf of Dartmouth
College had taken out liquor license in
tending not to exercise IL and so prevent
the sale OF intoxicants here. has gone the
rounds of the Vermont State press. and
his alleged action has been much COM
mented upon We assure the Landmark
that it can state authorize lively that nei-
th"r Professor TAYLOR nor Dartmouth Col
lege, or through any other intermediary.
has taken out a license or even contem-
plated doing So"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
THUNDERS OF OLD LONDON
The Most Famous Storm of the Last
Century Was In 1916.

Tho most notable thunderstormS on
record in London have generally oc-
cured in the month of August That
which made the greatest impression on
contemporary observers during the
nineteenth century happened on thu
LIST of the month as long ago as the
year 1916 and remarkable accounts Of
its ravageS may be found in the jour.
mails of the day A thunderstorm is not
Il good subject for u picture, but there
appeared in one of the illustrated pa
pcrs view of London during tho
storm - from Rlackhcath,' which.
whether 4 work of pure Imagination or
actually drawn from nature, was ex-
cecdingly realistic and impressive. The
special feature of the storm was the
hail with which it was accompanied,
though the thermometer stood at 90
degrees in the shade The panes of
glass which were broken by the icy
shower were to be counted by hun
dredS of millions. and so great was the
damage inflicted upon the florists and
nurSerymeu that a month or two after
ward II charity rete was held at the
Old Surrey geological gardens for their
relief. 1t is impossible. we are told, to
imagine the aspect which the windows
in London streets presented before the
glaciers, whose services We're for
long time at Il premium, had repaired
the destruction. 1t Is fact, indeed,
anomalous though it appears, that his
toric hailstorms have usually conceded
with periods of great heat, and. what
ever may be the precise relations of
heat and electricity, a heavy fall of
hail is seldom noted except as the ad-
juuct of thunderstorm. - London
Globe.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
Philadelphie's NEGROES,

There has never been a time In the
history of Philadelphia when there
were no negroes here, but when they
first came or how we may never know.
In the first laws for the government
of the province Of Pennsylvania black
servants are mentioned along with
white servants, plainly showing their
presence in the colony during the time
of William Penn. Indeed, there is evi-
dence that they were in Pennsylvania
and Delaware before the proprietor
came to this country. Today Philadel-
phia has about ) per cent of its popula-
ton negroes. which Is two and a half
times as great percentage as in New
Yorl, or Chicago. Philadelphia has this
largest aggregate negro population in
the north and the fourth largest in the
whole country. Our negro population
for numbers IS only exceeded By WASH
ington, which in 1900 had Sc. 7O2; Bal.
timore, I9.2JS. and New Orleans. ~
ia Philadelphia had G2,613 negroes
In 1900. and at the present time the
colorcd population is nearly S0,000..
Philadelphia Ledger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23

feet of Christ and learn to think as
Christ thought? DO you not see how
much easier it Is for you now TO learn
the Christ tongue instead OF for the
old sinner after speaking the language
Of sin for years to learn the language
of Christi We do not want to trans.
late thought to express our thoughts.
! have spoken to the young, so I
would speak one word in closing to
the old. Sometimes a brainy man may
have a blow upon the head which will
for time bar and bolt the chambers
Of memory and turn his mind into
dark cavern filled only with the bats
and the owls and the vermin of hope
less insanity. Sometimes by blow
Of sinful temptation the thoughts OF
God and the benefits Of Christs atone
ment may be blotted ont from some of
US for n time. But thank God all
losses OF memory are not forever. o
man! o woman, You who have been
cropping about in the darkness Of sin,
will you not today come back to your
right senses? VIII you not again 500
the divine and the loving and the for
giving face Of your Saviour? VIII YOU
not remember again all that Christ has
done for YOU? As he has forgiven your
sins in the past. will you not feel and
see that he is forgivng your sins now2
copyright. 1907. by Louis Klopsch.l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
A KNOTTY POINT.
CFrom the Chicago Tr!bune)

II wonder, now said the office poet.
running his fingers through his mop Of
hair whether I'd better use the word
1mpid or 'pellucd' "
what is the difference" asked the
literary editor. They mean about the
same thing, don't they?"
YES. but don't you think limpid is a
little more poetical7'
Who's talking about either strean,lets
sound any more poetical than pellu-
cid brooklet'?"
who's talking about either steamlets
or brooklets? Just as an abstract propo-
sition, is or is not lmpid more"
What business has poet with alb
stract propositions? When the afnatus is
on, my dear brother YOU don't stop to
consider--"'
What do YOU know anout the af-
fiatus. anyway, you sordid, cynical"
Let us not become personal. What is
your objection to 'pPllucd'?"
i didn't say objected 20 il. I am only
trying TO determine which of the two
words expresses my idea the better"
well, IL YOU consult the dictionary
you'll find that limpid' means trans
parent, peiucid also. that 'pellucd'
means transparent, lmpid. And there you
arc"
Yes, but"
"Of course, If YOU want TO pull rhy-
ming dictionary on me"
II never Use one. you
I'm told that all tho great poets do.
Alfred AUSTIN
1 might have known better than TO
come to YOU for any suggestions In this
line, You have no more imagination than
chunk Of putty or n slab Of sidemeat."
II know it. All I'm good for is to nag
the real poets. still. I'm inclined to think
you're right about 'limpid being trin-
ing more poetical. 1t sounds more like
babblng DOR the pebbles. You know"
I'm not going to use it, sir shall use
the word 'pellucid!"
"Why?"
Because said the office poet. the
light of genius once more irradiating his
pale. intellectual face. II am paid by
space and 'pellucid is the longer word
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
HIS DATES WE'RE CONFUSED.

A prominent Southern planter during
the troubles in the South, was called be-
fore the United States court for being
implicated In certain outrages committed
against colored people. The United States
district attorney was a shrcwd man and
knew Just what kind OF person he had
TO deal with. The defendant, whose name
was Jones went on the stand and told
plausible yarn. and then:
MIR. JONES' said the district attorney,
where were You on the night the six
negroes were slain at Unionvillc?"
well, sub. that night reckon I was
over in Pope county buyin' cattle"
"And then where were You the night
the colored women were whipped in Kill
Vile?
well, ! was on the aidge OF Georgia
selin' cattle. sub"
Very good. Mr.. Jones' but where were
you the night the two colored men were
hanged at Batesburg?'
That night, subj I was up in the north
OF the State visitin' my uncle"
where were you the night Cain killed
Abel?" asked tho lawyer quickly.
THAT night, sub" said the planter.
with puzzled xpression-"wel. let me
see-wssn't that about the year 1902"
The lawyer nodded gravely We'll, sub
that night 7 was on ishin' trip on the
Brick River"
"Thnt will do" said the attorney, and
the court adjourned for dinner
The defendants son pushed up to his
father. Say, dad" said he. at hurts
me to say H. but you aro the biggest Jay
| ever see, IIyeh YOU Just swore that
Cain killed Abel In 1870, when any COM
mon fool knows it was the first year o.
the war"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
CAN VERMONT BE DELIVERED.

(From the Nergennes Enterprse)
The report that ex-Gov Ide was ex-
pectcd to deliver Nermont's four dele
gates for Taft has brought out consider
able discussion in the State papers, nearly
all of which nre of the opinion that it Is
extremely difficult for any one man to
place Vermont into anyones political
column. Speaking on this subject the
Brattleboro Reformer of last week says
Judge 1de with all his qualifications
is hardly the man to be depended upon
for regular political work. In spite of his
pre- eminent ability it has been intimated
that he lacked sufficient popularity in his
own town to gain an election to the Yer
mont legislature and he carries too much
dignity and austerity to succeed as a
political boomer"
While it is evident that Governor Ide is
not the man of all others to successfully
engineer the deal. it would seem a trne
out of place to refer TO his alleged un-
popularity in his home town at some re-
mote date in the past and Is unworthy
of our Brattleboro contemporary. Cover
nor Ide has achieved fame since leaving
his native heath and as chief justice Of
Samoa and governor general of the
Philippines has gained sufficient glory
and distinction to place him high up on
the roll Of native Vermonters who have
made good in the government service
Why seek to belittle him in his own
State?
| Speaking on the same subject the S..
Johnsbury Republican remarks;
Vermont is a great believer in Roose-
Welt. But when he persists in lis state
ment that he will not again he a candi-
date. there is little question but that the
presidents big, brainy Secretary Of War
Yheads our list of preferences. Judge Ide's
task ought not to be very hard one.
Vermont is naturally and reasonably for
Taft"
| Perhaps SO, but up to the present time
no conclusive evidence has been presented
to prove the assertion. Sec. Taft Is with
out doubt abourdanty able to fiji the
presidential chair and would find many
supporters in Vermont, but should an at
tempt be made to force the State into
line the chances OF Vermonts delegates
being instructed for him would be slim
| indeed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
LINES TO A PURSE

Thou hast swayed men through the ages
Kings and courtiers, knights and pages
Swayed them always for no good.
Urged them on to deeds they would
Have declined courageously.
But for gold contained in thee
Great thy power when thou'rt full
Long and steady is thy pull.
In myself common thing
Tho hast made the pirate swing
Murderers strike down their prey
Brought corruption into play
History is writ round thee,
Instrument of destiny.
Yet thou art a simple bag.
Chiefly used for holding swag
Birmingham Age-Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
Utah's Natural Bridoes.

Those familiar with the results OF
American exploration have known for
a few years that there are nat
ural bridges in southeastern Utah az
much larger than the Natural bridge in
Virginia as Pixies peak is than Mount
Washington. II is only within a short
time, however, that much accurate in
formation about these Utah wonders
has been accessible. In 1905 an expe-
dition OF Salt Lake City men visited
them IN company with an artist and n
surveyor. Pictures Of the bridges have
lately been published. The Augusta
bridge, with n span of 800 feet and
height Of 2o5 feet, is the largest, and
so far as known there is none largeL
In the world. The Caroline bridge hes
a greater span. 800 feet. but is snai.er
in other ways. and the third, the Ed
win bridge. although not SO high as the
bridge in Virginia. has a span several
times as large. -Youth's Companion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
THANKS PETIT JURORS.
Judge Miles Snys Their Attendance Has
Been Exceptional.

Montpelier, May 1e-Washington county
rourt took recess yesterday noon until
Monday at two o'clock. All the petit i'll
rors except Charles f. Jackson Of this
city were discharged for tho term and
were paid for GO days attendance. Mr..
Jackson was retained In case one more
jury trial should be held this week, which
is not probable
In excusing the Jurors for the term,
Judge W. w. Miles thanked them for
thelr prompt attendance and the faithful
WORK they had done. He stated that in
MS 30 years experience in the courts If
Vermont he did not remember a term of
court where the petit Jurors were ALWAYS
present and ready for duty as they had
been at this term. At a recess of the
court. Juror w. A. Averll of Roxburv
expressed to the court and the court off,
GERS the appreciation Of the jurors Of their
treatment during the term.
The case which may be tried Monday is
The bastardy case Of Hattie Ashland OF
barre town vs. William Craig. motion
has been made for a continuance of this
case and it probably will not be tried,
MRS. NEVERETT MUST WAIT
The court has been asked TO direct the
states attorney to file an information
against Mrs. Agnes Neverett, who is
languishing in county Jail in default OF
$500 bail. Ceborn Gonyea, who was ar
rested with Mrs, Neverett at Leominster,
Mass, and brought back to Barre, has
furnished bail and has returned to his
work at Barre. NJ NJ. Gordon, attorney
Tor Mrs. Neverett asked that this in
formation might be filed against Mrs.
Neverett so that she might have a trial
this term. She is bound over to await the
action of the grand jury next September
ana inaslnuch as States Attorney Gates
has not had time to prepare the case for
trial the court denied Mr., Gordon's re-
quest
AT the request Of NJ. VI. Gordon. Judge
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
LOVE AN APPETITE.

But, Gladys, we should not let your
mothers prejudice stand In the way of
our marriage What is money TO true
love-"
Il know, Alfred, that money is not all,
but hunger is something. Last night you
walked past three restaurants on the way
from the theatre, and never said supper
once. But mother had something for me
to eat when ! got ome.'-Ally Sloper's
Half Holiday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
A MAY MORNING.

A touch of frost in the morning air,
A sudden sense that life Is fair:
The glad, wild note of a happy bird
From the tall bare boughs of the popular
heard,
Ere he shakes his wings to mount on
high
a glorious stretch OF wnd-swept 2ky,
And heart that catches the lit and
swing
And the JOY that Is life and love and
Spring.
From The Outing Magazine for NAV
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

Even man with sidcourns can have
sense about something.
A woman likes you for admrng iier
new dress especially II it isn't
Fishing was invented to make ma 4
appreciate how different going to church
is.
man can never tell by the year he was
born in how much younger his older sis
ter Is than he.
Either woman is proud because har
husband dresses correctly or respects him
because he won't give any thought 20 Il
New York Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23

Miles instructed States Attorney Gates
to file on or before Tuesday morning,
May 81, an information against Emery
Cleveland OF Barre, who is in county jail,
being unable TO raise his bail on a charge
of selling intoxicating liquor contrary
to law. 1t is possible that this case Will
be tried this term unless Cleveland should
plead guilty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
DIES FROM HIS INJURIES.
Spanish stone Gutter Fell between
Cars Trying to steal ride.

Barre. May 19.-Recarcdox Archi,
Spaniard and stone cutter, died to-day
at the hospital While endeavorins last
night to steal a ride on a Central Vermont
railway train he fell between the cars
His left leg was cut off at the hip and ne
was partially disembowelled. He has two
brothers here and mother and sisters in
SDain
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
WISE PARD.

who is that swell-looking chap saun-
tering along the avenue in broadcloth,
silk hat, and patent leathers7'
why, that is a spring poet"
"What? You mean to say a spring poet
could make enough to wear broadcloth
and diamonds?"
"Oh, yes; you see. this chap writa IS
poems advertising In glowing language
the medcated spring at a big health re-
sort. Chicago News
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23

Henry Adams Burt was born in Shell
don, VI, February 10. 1928, son of Aug
ustus Burt. also n prominent lawyer
n admitted to the Franklin county bar in
1908. His ancestors came from Eng
land in 1885 and settled in Springfield
Mass. Mr.. Burt was educated in the
public schools of sheldon: at Bakers
fold Academy and the Franklin county
grammar school at st. Adams He
graduated from the University OF Yer
mont with honors in the class of 40.
the late ex-Gov. Farnham being one of
his classmates. He studied law with
his father and was admitted 70 the bar
In 1852. For year before being adj
mitted to the bar he was in charge of
the Franklin county grammar school.
He began practicing law In Fairfield,
but located in Swanton In 1856 where
he had been ever since actively engag-
ed in his profession and during that
long period appearing in innumerable
important cases throughout the State.
He never sought political or other
honors. repeatedly declining them. but
served as States attorney in 1862, re-
represented Swanton in the Logisla-
lures of 1865 and 1869 and was state
y.
pointed United States consul at STAN
bridge by President Mckinley in 1897,
an Office he resigned after few
months He was a faithful churchman
one of the first vestrymen OF Holy
Trinity Church upon the organization
or the parish in 1867, serving continu-
ously ever since. and only through ILL
ness or absence from town was he ever
missed from regular service a the 1T
tie chapel around the corner"
Mr. Burts wife, Olive Lyman Burt,
died in 1898, His daughter, Mary, who
married w, E. Tobin. died in 1885 and
he is now survived by Henry Augustus
Burt, residing In Nebraska, and Nellie
c.. wife OF the Rev. Edward 8. Stone
Of this place. Lyman Burt Tobn in
Middlebury College Is a grandson, and
Miss Amy Burt a graduate of the Uni
versity OF Vermont and OF Columbia
College. now one of the factuly of the
Central Normal School Of Michigan, Is
a granddaughter.
Henry A. Burt was the recognized leader
Of the Franklin county bar for many
years and as lawyer had few, II any.
superiors in the State. In his practice he
was Invariably successful and particular
ly so in supreme court cases. Criminal
cases never appealed To him, he was In
clned to discourage rather than eucour-
age litigation but he delighted in intri-
cate problems of law involving tho closest
mental application and research while
his scholarly attachments, conservatism,
total absence Of anything superficial,
modest and unassuming, possessing all
the qualities that go to make wise and
upright Judge he would have done credit
to the bench had he sought such honors.
Exceedingly gentle in manners. always
considerate for the feelings Of others
loyal to his friends, his town and his
State. leading a correct life with lofty
ideals OF citizenship, no one was held
In higher esteem or will be more sincerely
missed from the community he graced 50
long and so we'll as Henry A. Burt.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
Jealousy.

The beautiful girls sweet smiles
changed TO dark frowns.
You decever" she Kissed. II hate
you
The youn! man dropped his cane In
sstonivhment,
Hate me- he gasped. 'Why. 10
was only yesterday you said you loved
every hair on my head"
"Yes. but not every hair on your
shoulder" She retorted as she held
aloft golden bit Of eyidence.-Chicag
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
che Most Conspicuous Figure for
Half a Century in Swan
ton.
WAS PROMINENT LAWYER
funeral Held Monday Afternoon 10
Permit Members OF Franklin COun-
" Rar TO Attend-UnsOught
Political Honors Were
Given Him.

Swanton, May 1a.--Tn the death Of the
Hon. II. A. Burt, which occurred this
|norning. the most conspicuous figure for
half century in Swanton life, and one
pf the ablest members of the Franklin
country bar, and of the State bar, has
been removed. Mr.. Burt had been in poor
health from kidney disease for year or
more, but pcrsistently kept at his import
ant law practice until compelled by ILL
ness to 20 10 bed two weeks ago, i'm
mediatcly upon his return from Rutland
where he appeared in a case before the
United states court.
The funeral will be held at Holy Trim
ity Church Monday afternoon at four
o'clock. 1t will be held At this time to ac-
commoda te members OF the Franklin
county bar, many OF whom desire TO at
tend, but would be unable TO do so later
than Monday on account of court
cases.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23

The village corporation at Bellows
Falls voted at special meeting to spend
81. 0oo on chemical hose wagon. a steam
roller and band concerts for the sea-
son.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
SMALLPOX REPORTED.
II Is in Family Reading near New
Haven Mills.

New Haven. May 19.-Smalpox has de-
veloped In the Ladue family living on the
road leading from the village OF New
Haven Mills TO South Bristol
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
The Phonograph Method.

II might use familiar illustration,
we must deal with the scrolls Of mem
DRY as the photograph maker or owner
makes the records fer his instruments.
You have often seen him do It. He
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-05-23
Gospel Mnemonies.

The theme, gospel mnemonics," is
suitable for all, How especially is it
appropriate for the young. The older
man grows the harder it is for him
to start as Il new student in school or
college. The grandfather has ten
times, aye, City times, as hard work to
learn how to read and to spell as has
his ten-yearold grandson. The young
err boy the easier it is for him to com
NIT the gospel lessons and talk about
the benefits OF what God has done for
him. Therefore. young man. ! would
advise you to matriculate now in Gods
great university, called his church. l
would have you come at once as u stu
dent, because now learning the lessons
Of Christ will he 20 you such an easy
task.
My boy. would you not like to start
to learn the gospel language when you
axe -ouns? Would you not sit ut the