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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18
PROGRESSIVE REPUBLICANS.
(FrOm the Bennington BannerO

The Banner to-day prints in another
column an address to voters issued BY
the republican State committee. Most OF
this document Is OF very little import
ance, but the paragraphs calling atten-
tion TO the progressive parts of the re-
publican platform nre Of real interest
and value. AS the Banner has previous
~ stated there are good many people
more or less offended with the head of
the republican ticket though not as many
rs some people profess to think. on the
other hand the progressive element in
the Republican party has succeeded in
getting into the platform some better
features than We're even there before and
the outcome not only of the campaign.
which in tho long run Is only a small
matter. but OF the development of the
State depends on how this progressive
element IN the Republican party is back
"a up by the rank and file OF the voters.
| The Democratic party in Vermont Is so
weak numerically that even with the best
intentions in the world it can accomplish
little or nothing of itself. Whatever
progress IS made must of necessity be
made through the progressive branch of
the dominant party. Voters should bear
these facts in mind in studying the Is
sues of the campaign during the coming
four weeks.
The Vermont State election occurs four
weeks from to-day and to date there are
no signs of a very intense campaign.
I here will undoubtedly be the usual
number of hot local contests which will
bring out the vote for the State ticket.
If it were not for these local contests
there would be a heavy failing off in the
state vote this year in both parties.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18
WHAT OUR NEICHBORS SAY
Importance of strong Men In the COM
Ing Session Of the Vermont
Icuis1aturc.
(From the bennington Banner)

(From the Bennington Banner)
In choosing members of tho Leglsla-
ture tho voters Of the various towns and
cities Of the state should remember that
constitutional amendments OF great i'm
portance are to be acted upon and elect
their best men Irrespective Of personal
prejudices.- peler Journal.
Never before. unless 1t was back in war
times, were there SO many important
matters tc come before the Vermont Leg
lslature as this year. The constitutional
amendments are only one Of several I'M
portant items. Among them are the pro-
posed State road plan; to prevent the en-
croachments OF corporations on the pub
lie service commission; to secure work
plan to care for the victims Of industrial
accidents to develop the agricultural re-
sources of the State and to establish one
or more agricultural training schools; to
revise and modernize the rules and pro-
codure of the Legislature so that all the
members may take part in the work in
stead of putting all the important bills In
the hands of u few men, to secure q uni
form and just system OF weights and
measures; to provide uniform system
| Oh toWn hCCplDlluE, W c'ti''i N''''''''
municipal courts or provide that they snail
do the business to earn what they cost; to
compel the fish and game department TO
use the money 1t now receives to supply
lingering trout for planting Instead of
sending around fry, 30 per cent Of which
die; to help along the course OF educa-
ton especially by giving more state aid
for the installation of manual training
schools; to secure low uniform rate of
taxation on money loaned at reduced
rate of interest for the development of
Vermont business or to help tho vermont
farmer or Vermont workingman to own
his farm or his house; to do all possible
to prevent the Legislature from foolins
away the state money for trivial things
or for any raising of salaries or fees and
also to prevent the fr!tterinR away of
time in improbable discussion when
there are so many live issues that need
attention; to prevent any increase in
State expenditures and to stop raids on
the state treasury. These are only n few
of the services the State needs and de-
mands. There are other questions which
we all know will como UP ard still more
which will require intelligent study and
| prompt action. The man who goes to the
LEGISLATURE and does his duty has hard
work for every minute of his time while
| there
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18

Speaker Cannon will not be ousted.
He announces his candidacy for re-
Election to the speakership. and in re-
>ly to the report that President Taft
.ontemplates the reorganization of the
party including the elimination of
Cannon and Aldrich, he makes the
characteristic rejoinder that he does
not believe the President ever said
nient was made by member of the
Ananias club. He added, God hates
a coward and I intend to die with my
boots on" Whatever one may think
about Uncle Joes" Infinite variety.
apparently ago cannot wither him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18
CHANGE IN THE
LIQUOR Law.

There Is no doubt that the local option
liquor law will como up for radical
change at the forthcoming session of
the vermont Legislature. Some provision
VIII professionally be made to avoid
repetition of the deadlock of the county
assistant Judges this spring over the ap-
pointinent Of license commissioners for
this city. While It Is Improbable that
another similar situation would develop
very Coon, nevertheless a weakness in
the law was disclosed by the Rutland in
cdent
AS the News views II, there Is no Oh
lection TO permitting the assistant county
judges To continue rs the appointing pow
er, providing some other man Is named
by the law to act with them to avoid a
deadlock. This paper has suggested be-
fore tho provision that the appointing
power might safely rest with the two
assistant Judges in company with the
mayor. in the case of Il city, and the
first sclcctman in the case Of town
voting license
Under this plan the appointment Of
commissioners would not be subject en-.
tirely to local pretudices or local control
and the possibility of a tie-up would be
eliminated. The plan would reduce to n
minimum the Importance Of the liquor
question a bone Of contention In every
town and city, which would be much
desired end.
Another plan that Is suggested Is that
Of a state license commission. The Bur
lington News has the following 70 say re-
garding this plan:
at Is understood that an effort will be
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18
BETTER FIRE PROTECTION.

There are many sides to the aues-
ton OF Sufficient protection against
loss of property by fire and one Of
these Is brought out by tho following
editorial paragraph from the Rutland
News:
vermont has no moro estates If
summer residents than It wants. yn
tact It is anxious to multiply the
number OF city people who will seek
summer home n this state. Con-
soquently It n regarded peculiarly
IN the light of misfortune when
really magnificent place like that
OF Philip B Jennings at bennington
Center Is destroyed by fire. While It
Is believed that M. Jenn'ngss loyalty
to and love OF Vermont will lead him
to restore his place in the near future,
nevertheless II would be the desire of
every Vcrmontcr TO guarantee TO It's
visitors and transient residents I'm
munIty from loss"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18
THE CROP OUTLOOK.
(From the Landmark

The present crop outlook. SO far as
this section of Vermont is concerned.
is decidedly encouraging and reas-
surfing. The long continued drouth was
broken into shreds by the big rainfall
of last Thursday and the roots OF
growing plants given their needed
moisture.
But in speaking Of the drouth It is
pertinent to here remark that In re-
atty, 50 far as the White River val
ley counts, there was no real crop in
Turing drouth such as Is reported to
have been the fact N many sections
Of New England Corn, potatoes. oats,
and garden crops wero not halted IN
their growth, save in isolated instances
here IN tho White River valley.
This was because of tho depth and re-
tentativeness of its soil. Tho point Of
retentativeness of moisture gives to
Vermont soil one OF It's most valuable
features, While crops were burning
and drying up In other sections of
New England, those in Vermont sent
their roots down little deeper and
there found the needed moisture. All
citizens of Vermont should remember
the state ana Its farming advantages.
for II the real morits Of Vermont as a
farming State were but made known
more people would settle here and the
crying need of Vermont is more peo-
pie.
Already there Is harvested one of
the largest crops Of hay known In the
state for many year and it's quality
Is OF tho best oats arc In process OF
harvesting and they also are fine, both
as regards their grain and straw. Corn
upon the whole here in the White
River valley Is above the average at
this time OF the year, Notwithstanding
It's late planting. The recent rains
would also seem to make quite sure
a second crop of grass, and If this Is
secured II will enable farmers to win
'er II they choose, moro than the
usual number of cattle and horses. To
uate' the potato crop hereabouts Is
iuii or promise of big crop.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18

LABOR-SANING DEVICES

BOY" demanded the Industrious farm
er as he came in from milking, "what
are you doing with the door open such
n cold day as this?''
80 the breeze will sweep tho hall out,
dad" drawled the lazy son. II feel too
tired to help ma out with the broom to-
day"
wall. I swami And what's the cat do.
ing rubbing against your shoes, SOM"
"Oh, don't disturb her. dad. She'll
brush them up nicely while she's purring
and l won't have the trouble of polishing
them"
by crickety. You deserve the prize
for laziness. And sitting by an open wins
dow reading such day as this! What's
the idea of that"
"Oh. It's so convenient to have the wind
turn the pages OF this novel, dad. feel
awfully tired to-day"
And then and there the old farmer
vowed he would never send another son
to college as long as he lived.-Chicags
News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18
THE STORY TELLER.
ANOTHER CUSTOMER.

Looking more needy and seedy than
ever, Sir Pcrcival Lackcash strobe into
MS SON costly tailor's. The proprietor
welcomed him with q beaming counten-
ance.
"Ahem!' choked Sir Percival, Bart
MY son Informs me that you have per-
mitted him to run bill here for three
years. Is this correct?"
ut is. Sir Percival," fawned the pro
prietor.
well, I have come
"Oh, pray. Sir Perclval," oozed the pro.
prietor, bowling and kowtowing before
the noble bart. II assure you there is
really not the slightest hurry"
quite sol" returned the impecunious
baronet serenely. And as was saying
/ have come to order suit Of clothea
myself!-Answers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18
EASE CANARD.

Spring chickens were scarce, and they
had killed the ancient game cock for
Sunday dinner.
All" said the old farmer reverently,
this certainly was a game chicken. In
fact. he was the bravest in two States"
The star boarder glared at the carcas.
Of the deceased fowl
IF l only had an AK" he mumbled.
"And what would you do with an ax?"
demanded the farmer, curiously.
I'd assassinate the man that started
that expression: The bravest are tho
tenderest.' st. Louis Post Dispatch
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18

The Mortified News offers the fol-
lowing excellent advice in connection
LEGISLATURE: For candidates for rep
resentative to the General Assembly.
let each party nominate its best man.
II this plan Is followed in every town
the next Legislature will be mighty
force in the advancement of Vermont's
best interests
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18
WASTING TIME.

a coored man was brought before
police Judge charged with stealing chick.
ems. He pleaded guilty and received sem
tence. when the Judge asked how 1t was
he managed to lift those chickens right
under the window of the owners house
when there was dog in the yard.
"liit wouldn't be no use, Judge" said
the man. ITO try to 'splain dis thing to
yo' all. IF You was to try 1t you like az
not would got ger hide full of shot an
get no chickens. nuther. IF you want to
engage in any rascality, judge, yo' hettet
stick to de bench. whar yo' am familiar"
YOUTHS Companion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18

vermont has SO far escaped DOM
nation by various big interests out
side Of our borderp but this promises
to DO tho most critical year in this re-
spect In the history of Vermont lcgs-
lation.
Every town, therefore, should see to
1t before election that its representa-
tive in the Legislature stands for home
rule as opposed to encro.ching foreign
interests OF all kinds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
KEEPING COOL.

All the long day I think about the snow,
The whitened pond. the frost king,
frozen lair.
The bergs cold sides, the cleaning icy
foe,
The tempes.'s buster and tho nortl
winds blare.
All the night long I dream of Greenland.
shores.
The ice matched cottage OF the Eskimo
The ice bound sedge. the somber sky
that lowers.
The winters night that moves SO chilli
and slow.
muse and dream Of Arctic Ice AMI
chill
Until my veins run cold these summe,
nights,
And often wake and fancy that the shrr
North wind roars through my bones and
bites.
And thus oft times. while others wilt
with heat
And lean all Imply like wetted rag
have to put on my half frozen feet
An extra blanket and hot water bag.
/. +. Ferris in New York Sun.
THE RAGGED OLD HAMMOCK.
As dear 10 the heart of the Irish is sham
rock
SO thoughts of the games that we play
ed come to NE;
But best OF them all was the ragged oil
hammock
That swung meath tho shade Of the old
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18

Uncle Horace Johnson. the famous
Seer Of Winsted, Conn, says that from
the second to the twenty-sixth of Sep
TENDER be prepared for disturbance
of great force. 1t will be generally
severe along the coast Mariners
should be on the lookout. A tdai
wave will be in order" Who would
suppose the Vermont election would
disturb things like that?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18

The Toledo Blade says that there
are 10000 900 people in the United
states according to report, and yet no
body seoms TO be crowded Except
in the list Of politicians in both par
ties throughout the country who do
not know where they nro at.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18
METHODS OF SELECTING CANDI-
DATES.

O'rom the Deerned Valley Times.)
1t is apparent that the democratic State
convention exercised good judgment IN
the choice of its candidates. Candidate
Watson Is man OF ability, of unim-
peachable integrity and we'll regarded at
home by democrats and republicans
alike. The candidate for !eutenant-go gov
ernor, the Rev. John B. Reardon, Is one
of the leading clergymen of the State, an
eloquent speaker, and a man thoroughly
conversant with State matters. Frank
Pratt, of this county. candidate for audi
tor Of accounts. Is, without doubt. by rea-
son of his training and experience, one of
the best qualified men in the State to fill
the position. If merit and fitness We're to
control the actions of the freemen of this
State instead Of party fealty. the three
candidates above would each poll a good
vote.
The republican newspaper bolt of DR..
Mead is assuming such proportions to
cause some comment. In looking over
the list Of papers Withholding their sup
port we are prompted to ask these gen
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18
A PROVOKING SITUATION,

care YOU going to Reno for your al.
vorce?"
II can't. My husband is there
IN Reno?"
Yes he went there TO see the hgh>
and can't get away. It's awfully proc
yoking. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18
BEFORE THE COMMITTEE.

Hush! hush, my boy, you mustn't
call your playmate n liar.
That's all right, ma. I don't fea!l9
mean 1T. We're PLAYING government and
I'm being investigated. Fred
Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18
WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise IN
the new special column OF this paper
somo bargains nre offered there this
week which It will pay you to read
about. See pace two. This paper has
more than 25.coo readers every week
and one cent q word will reach them all
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18
1T ALWAYS SEEMS so.

Teacher-Which is the shortest month
OF the year?
Pupil-August, miss.
August?
Yes. miss. It's the last month betor<
school begins.-Boston Transcript
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18
THE INVALID.

Mother-Oh, Ellie What has happen-
ed to your dolly?
Effie--The doctor says It's nervous
breakdown. He prescribed muciiase'-
st. Louis Republic.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18
NOT A MERMAID.

He-Whats that l hear? You want
more new shoes?
She-Certanly! I can't go around
without shoes. When you married ma
YOU didn't think you We're getting mere
maid, did you?-Yonkers Statesman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18
FOREWARNED.

Hostess-Mr. SQuibbs Is going to sing
comic song
Guest-I knew something would han
pen. I upset the salt at the dinner table
STRAY Stories.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-08-18

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sr-RL1NcroN, THURSDAY. AUo. IS.
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FOUNTAIN PENS AT FREE PRESS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-05-05

ran to the steps, a delicious tremor
i'll her voice 81 will consider the other
thing you ask"
King was ushered into a large, Sc
dately furnished room. \ score of
men We're there before him-sitting or
standing in attitudes of attention, lis
teuing to the words of General Braze.
Kings entrance was the signal for an
immediate transfer of interest The
general bowed most politely and at
once turned TO Count Halfont with the
remark that he had quite finished his
suggestions The prime minister came
forward to greet the momentarily shy
American.
THE council has been extolling you.
Mr.. King" said the prime minister,
leading him to a seat near his own.
Truxton blushed. lnvoluntarily he
glanced at Vos Engo. That gentle
man started. curious light leaping
into his eyes.
Here's the situation in nutshell"
went on the prime minister. I'VE are
doomed unless succor reaches us from
the outside. We seem unable to warn
John Tullis. who, if given time. might
succeed in collecting a sufficient force
of loyal countrymen to harass and
eventually overthrow the dictator. l
am loath to speak of another alterna-
tive that has been discussed at length
by the ministers and their friends. The
Duke of Perse, from bed of pain and
anguish, has counseled us to take
steps in the direction l am about to
speak of.
I'VE can appeal to Russia in this
hour of stress, but we will have to
make an unpleasant sacrifice. Russia
is eager to take over our new issue of
no 81 bonds Hithnrtn vn have voted
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-05-05
CHAPTER XVIII.

BY lHE NAlEK GALE.
vt was a vast. lofty apartment,
regal in its subdued lights An
enormous golden bed with gor-
geous hangings stood far down
the room. So huge was this royal
couch that TruXtOn at first overlooked
the figure sitting bolt upright in the
middle of it.
An old woman advanced from the
head of the couch and motioned Trux-
ton to approach.
81 am deeply honored, your high
ness" said the visitor, bowling very
low.
The princes legs were now hanging
over the edge of the bed. His eyes
were dancing with excitement.
81 want you to find Uncle lack. Mr.
King" said Bobby eagerly. "And
tell him | didn't mean it when | ban,
ished him the other day. | really AID
truly didn't" He was having diff
Guilty in keeping back the tears.
81 shall deliver the message, your
highness." said TruHtou. his heart
going out to the unhappy young
ster.
Americans always do what they
WILL" said the boy, his eyes swapping
Heres something for you to take
with you. Mr. King. It's my lucky
stone. 1t always gives good luck"
He unclasped his small fingers In
the damp palm lay one of those pc.
culiarly milky, half transparent peb-
pies common the world over and of
value only to small, impressionable
bows. Truxton accented it with pro
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-05-05
"A Story of
Grausfark
By
GEORGE BARR
M'CUTCHEON
ET

me in so many words. Now, L want
plain answer, Lorraine. Did you prom
Use to reward him if newell, if he
saved me from the mob?"
NO" she said in low voice.
"What was it. then? 1 must know,
Lorraine"
Il am very, oh, so very unhappy,
TruXton," she murmured.
Il came near spelling everything
just now,' he whispered hoarsely.
"What:"
81 almost kissed you, Lorraine. l
swear it was hard to keep from it.
That would have spoiled everything"
Yes, it would" she agreed quickly.
I'm not going to kiss you until you
have told me you love Vos Engo."
IL don't understand" she cried,
drawing back and looking up into his
face with bewildered eyes
Because then I'll be sure that you
love me-"
'Be sensible, TruXtOn."
'In know that you promised to love
him if he'd save me. It's as clear as
day to me. You did tell him you'd
marry him if he got me to place of
safety
NO. l refused to marry him if he
did not save you. Oh, TruXtOn, l am
so miserable. What is to become of
all of us? What is to become of John
and Bobby and youY"
II think III kiss you now, Lo-
raine," he whispered almost tremu-
lousy. God, how l love you, little
darling! You must make me a prom
ise"
"Oh, Truxton, don't ask me to say
that I'll be your She stopped,
painfully embarrassed.
THAT will come later" he said con
solingly. Il want you to promise, on
your sacred word of honor, that you'll
kiss no man until you've kissed me"
oh" she murmured, II cannot
promise that! l am not sure that III
ever-ever kiss anybody. What is it
you really want me to sayE' she
asked. looking up with sudden shy
ness in her starry eyes.
THAT you love me-and me only,
Lorraine he whispered.
Il will not say it, she cried, break
ing away from him. But" as she
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-05-05

One of its most celebrated ap-
pearances occurred in 1856. three
years after the capture of Con-
stantinople by the Turks. Ac-
cording to historians the comet
was unusually large and a brilliant
golden color. All Europe became
greatly alarmed and Pope Calix-
tus urged the faithful to repeat
the Angelus three times a day in
order to protect themselves from
the Turk and the comet.