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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15

ties may be enlarged, as through a
double tracking Of the line between
South Vernon and Brattieboro. but
this story COOS that both interests
will give UP tho plan Of each having
continuous valley line Of IT'S own
from White River Junction down---the
Now Haven giving up It's plan to build
from South Vernon to Brattleboro on
one or ,hs other side Of tho river. and
from Windsor to White River juno
tlon on the New Hampshire side. and
tho Central Vermont giving UP its
difficult project Of building from
win's"r to Brattleboro. II this is
tho ,se, then we have had a lot Of
fuss between the New Haven and
Grand Trunk for nothing. But 1t is
something to be believed only when
onicielly announced"
The Fellows Fails Times says: "a
road controversy between the Central
Vermont ard the Boston e Maine rail-
reads will be settled shortly by the
Boston G. Maine building q second
track between Windsor and Brattle-
boro. the Central Vermont double
tracking its iron between Brattleboro
and South Vernon. Windsor and White
River Junction and the two roads using
the iron Jointly with full rights of
competition"
Tho truth of the matter is that the
big financial interests in Wall Street
have called a halt on the railroad
light particularly as 1t was tending 20
force the Grand Trunk into BOSTON.
There will be some double tracking
where it is necessary, but as the
FREE PRESS intimated directly after
the second Boston meeting, Vermont
will lose nerther line and our people
will continue to have the benefits Of
strong competition between the two
great systems of railway back of the
Central Vermont and Boston & Maine
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15

anybody would be willing to sign: and
that of the followers" who are able
to continue q series OF dialect sketches or
detective tales when the author goes on
a vacation or gets tired Of the task.
But while contributed articles could in
most cases be signed with advantage. It
is otherwise with periodicals, either daily
OF weekly, which have a definite editorial
policy. Here the only honest signature
is Editor" for no other person has n
right to call his what is really the prod
uct OF many minds and Of a long history
The editorial I'VE" is not fiction or q
disguise, as Is sometimes thought. 1t IS
not assumed out of arrogance or pretense
1t represents a real personality; artificial
no doubt, but as genuine as a corpora
ton, society," or country An editorial
Is as much a product of cooperation as
the resolutions Of n convention after be-
ing holly debated on the floor, the deci-
SION Of a bench Of judges, or the argu-
rlent Of college debater on a well-or-
ganized team. Whenever an editor writes
by himself without conference with his
colleagues, It is because such a confer
ence Is unnecessary. because from uncon-
scious habit he adopts at once the style
ana viewpoint or the perlOulCHl. Inc
tope of producing q page not unworthy
to be added to the long line of volumes
on the office shelves inspires him to his
best efforts. The responsibility Of the use
of I'VE" which has had its influence in
national affairs for many years strength
ems his courage and arouses his pride.
lie is more cautious about the vertical
ton of his statements and the soundness
of his reasoning than II he were writing
over his own signature. He represses
his idlosyncrasies and personal prejudices
and adopts higher standpoint.
A comparison of editorial writing with
that of signed contributions, sometimes
by the same individuals. in our news
papers and periodicals will show that
the former has a higher tone and charac-
ter. No one individual can write an edi-
torial. 1t is the result of q continuity
OF cooperative effort, OF the subordlnation
Of the individual to a greater whole So
while the editorial writer might profit by
signing his contributions, It would be to
the detrlment of the periodical and the
disadvantage of its subscribers, for a
periodical with well-dehned editorial
policy Is more valuable than q mere col
lection of private opinions, however brill
lantly expressed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15
VERMONT"S HIGHWAY IMPROVE
MENT

State Road Commissioner c. W. Gates,
who made the trip with the Hon. DIN
Merrill from White River Junction In the
latter's automobile, is enthusiastic over
the development which Vermont Is eXpe-
r!encing as a result of the Improvement
of our highways. Colonel Merrill is also
impressed by the way in which the auto
mobile Is helping to bring to public no
tice many of the States beauty spots
that have long been practically buried,
Country hotels are being put in order in
ell directions and auto parties are NOV
ing across our borders in all directions
and leaving considerable sums of money
IN the different communities. Good roads
are doing moro In this way to help de-
VelOp Vermont than almost any other
one influence
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15
THE STORY TELLER.
HAD MADE UP HIS MIND.

A Cievelapd lawyer tells how during a
crttd one of the Jurors suddenly rose from
his seat and fed from the courtroom. He
was, however, arrested In his flight before
he had left tho building. and brought
back.
Il should like to know what you mean
by such an action as this" demanded the
judge, In lenient tone, however, as he
knew the man, an elderly German, to be
n simple straightforward person
WELL your honor, will exblain" said
the juror. wen Mr.. Jones finished nit
his talking my mind vas clear all through;
but whom Mr.. Smith begins his talking
becomes all confused again already. und I
says to mineself I better leti1e OF vonce,
und stay away until he Is done because,
your honor to tell the truth, I didn't like
der way der argument was going."--IIar-
per's Magazine.
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SIGNED EDITORIALS.
An Issue Raised by senator Grady's
Bill.
(From the independently

(From the independently
The old question of anonymous journal
ism has been again raised in New York
ty Senator Thomas r. Grady, who has in
PRODUCED bill to require every newspaper
editorial to be signed by the name of the
writer Tho bill, like many others, origi-
mated in personal grudge. . But
the general question OF tho advantages
and disadvantages OF impersonal journal
ism Is OF perennial interest, because there
Is so much to be said on both sides. An
appeal to experience Is not decisive. In
Franco n larger proportion OF the pollti
cal articles the comment on personau-
ties and current affairs, and the criticism
OF literature, drama and art. ire signed
Il an is the custom in England and Am
erica. This has resulted in bringing into
prominence many brilliant politicians and
critics, but apparently 1t has prevented
the development of strong and stable
newspapers, such as exist on the other
side OF the channel and of the Atlantic.
The French journalist carries his job in
his hat ana transfers his talents to a
rival concern as readily as a hired base
ball player. The London Times on the
on Its editors, correspondents and ex-
perts. and probably it would be impos-
sible to build up a journal of such au-
ritnt'".ncss and continuity of policy
under ,J other system.
The tendency, however in England IS
toward more signed matter. Even the
centenarian quarterles, slowest to move
of all periodicals. are revealing their
III r. httt
like the Atlantic and Harper's, which
were at first largely anonymous, changed
their policy long ago, except for the Con
tributors' Club and the Editors Chair"
study and Drawer" and now all
periodicals print chiefly signed contribu-
tons.
But the change Is often more apparent
than real occasionally a magazine will
hC started with n varied table of contents
ana long list of contributors. most of
them, however, the offspring of a single
l,ain. Popular authors, like John Ken
drick Hangs and Harry Thurston Peck
are reputed 10 possess several pseudo
nlmes" as some inadvertent wit has
called them We know of one writer in
this city who boasts no less than IA null
tiple personalities, supplying literature of
different kinds and grades, On the other
hand II is an open secret that some
rrominent personnges, especially In the
,r,matic and political fields are Obliged
to call IN the aid Of assistant pens to
provide literature OF the quantity and
the quality demanded of them by the pub
lie. There have thus arisen TWO new
skilled trades, that OF the nh'shers'
who are able TO work mp a few fragmen-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15
BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS.
(From the Christian Register)

iN'I4 lllt HllSlidI fIeBlSler.)
Ever since the Parliament of Religions
was held in Chicago poripetetic Snamls.
YoFis, adopts and philosophers Of various
kinds mostly Findus, have visited this
country and reaped a rich harvest of
money at the eXponese of sentimental de-
voices. Some of these mon worked pub
llcly ana some in secret. There were n few
men of noble presence and high character
There were many moro who were Of the
Kind SO adequately described in the second
ep!stle to Timothy: For of this sort are
they which creep into houses. and lead
captive silly women laden with sins, led
away with divers lusts. ever learning and
never able to come to the knowledge OF
the truth a reputable native of Bombay
told the writer some years ago that many
of these persons, because they lost caste
by coming here, changed their names and
could not be identified in their own coun-
try. The Americans, ard-headed as they
are love that which is occult and mys-
terious. and to these men protesting to
hold the keys of the unseen palace of
truth have given a welcome and access
to their homes. a hospitality which many
are now learning to regret
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15
DISCIPLINE ny DISAPPOINTMENT.
(From Zion's Iicraldl

II might not he untrue to say that n
man Is known by the number OF disap-
pointments he has survived. 1t is certain
~ fact that strong characters are made
by constant battling with adverse cir
cumstances, so long as the contestants
are not SWALLOWED UP with overmuch
SORROW Too much poverty ana too little
nope sap ones strength. and cut the
nerve OF effort. But within limits OPP
position, by serving rs n foil 10 activity
assists the formation of the character
of him who bravely meets It.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15
THE BEST HE COULD DO.

A man In Belfast, Mo, had at ono time
In his employ an Irishman possessed Of
a good deal moro zeal than knowledge.
His employer gave him key one morn
Ing with directions to go 20 the post
Office and get the contents Of 40" Pat
vanished. but presently came back with
pockets. hats and hands filed with Il
collection of mail matter. and the expla-
nation Il couldn't open forty. sir. but
! opened all l could. and here they be,
sir."-Buffalo Commercial.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15

The official figures relating to Yer
monts hay crop appear in another
with widespread interest as we'll as
qualification. In the meantime 1t will
be well to bear in mind that 1t Is still
possible in many places to cause two
blades Of grass to grow where none
is growing now, to say nothing of the
spots where one grew before.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15
THE RIGHT TO PEACE.

Grom the New Bedford Standard)
The Massachusetts supreme court has
lately issued a decision in a case where
an automobile garage was found de-
structive of the slumber and peace of the
inhabitants of n residential district. One
sentence commands respectful and crate
full attention. 1t is this: IF in these days
OF noise and bulging, intrusive activities,
n man who has been in confusion all day
desires to have a home where awake or
asleep, he can pass his hours in quiet and
repose, there is no reason of public policy
why, If he can get 1t, he should not have
it." The court might have added that
there is plenty of reason in public policy
why he should have it, If the public In
terest demands anything. II demands
homes where their occupants can rest
In peace, Too often, however, this is a
peace not obtainable except by lighting
FOR 1t through city councils and courts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15
URGES COOPERATION.
A man in Waterbury Travelled IL

a man in Waterbury Travelled loo
miles to go 10 the other day. He
hurried to the station to catch spe-
cial train leaving there at 6;5' for
MONTPELIER to attend the choral union
concert. The New England States linn
tied came along and he got aboard
lie soon discovered that the next stop
was Essex Junction and the conductor
could not stop to let him catch the
St Adams special at Bolton SO he
came through to burlington and took
the midnight train for Montpelier
Then he fell asleep and did not walks
up until he reached Northfeld. Fin
ally he reached Montpelier at 400
a. m.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15
TOO MUCH.

Recently, at dinner given in his honor
by his college fraternity, at the University
Of Texas. Christy Mathewson told OF g.
black hand letter he once received in
New York. 1t demanded his presence at
n certain address in Brooklyn. and sug-
gested that he bring along $500. mo. -
said Christy. when asked II he acceded
to the request; II didn't DO It, Not"
he fastened to add. that minded the
500 at all, but I drew the line at going
to Brooklyn. philadelphia Saturday
Evening Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15
BARK1S ON THE JOB.

New York newspaper wired It's Wash
ington office: Suggest a good man to go
with Roosevelt for the paper on his long
trip west"
Tho man in charge of the bureau. see
Ing good trip ahead. wired back:
"BarlSis is willin'."
WHO is this new man Barkis we've
got oVer in tho Washington office? ?"
asked the telegraph editor of the man
aging editor when the despatch came in.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15
SYSTEM IN THE HOME.

MY husband amuses me-" says the
hostess. by the excuses he has for being
detained downtown of evenings. Some
times I can almost hear his brain work.
ing OUT an excuse as he tiptoes up the
stairs"
MY husband" says the caller, rs diff
ferent. He Is very systematic man, you
know. and some time ago he wrote out a
list OF various excuses and numbered
them. Now. when he comes in he Just
calls up the stairs. Number four, or
Number twenty or whatever the num-
Der may be."-Judge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15
SHE HAD TO EXPLAIN.
le-Butcher shop in Bridgeton.

Scene Butchers shop in Bridgeton.
Butcher (to old woman)-Why dae We
no buy your beef frae me moo?
Old Woman-The last l got frae you |
could hae soled ma butts wi II.
Butcher-And why did We no dae it?
Old Woman-So I wild II l could haze
Eot lacks tae gang through it,
Collapse of the butcher,-Tit- Bits.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15

The flood Of murders which is sub
merging Vermont makes it look as
though we would really be obliged 10
take hold and hang somebody. 1t Is
time for Vermont to stop its Legisla-
ture and courts from putting a prem
ium upon murder and lesser allied
crimes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15
WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise In
the new special column Of this paper.
Some bargains are offered there this
about. See page two. This paper has
more than $1,000 readers every week and
one cent a wori will reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15

1t Is gratifying to note that such
changes as have taken place In bust
ness conditions during the past week
are all for the better. This is a good
point for Vermont business men to
keep in mind.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
DOUBLE HAPPINESS.

DOUBLE HAPPINESS
1t must be perfectly great
To be a sweet June graduate:
IT must be JOY personihed
To be a blushing. fair June bride.
But when ones both, oh, fit conniption,
That JOY must besgar all description.
Exchange
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15

The tremendous speed of l. ''''cs an
hour is estimated as having ben made
ty the aviator, Jules Vtrdines, who COW
cred seventy-seven and flve-tenth miles
In thirty minutes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15
SITTING POLITICAL CONDITIONS.

-.
While Governor Wilson of New Jersey
is progressive, backed by plenty of capt.
tai, the fact remains that Governor
Harmon Of Ohio would be regarded as
safe by business interests everywhere
That seems to sum up the situation as
regards the democratic nomination for
the presidency, which will he made about
a year from this time, and therein lies
the possibility of one of the most mo-
mentous democratic struggles that have
taken place in decades.
When Governor Wilson began his swing
about the circle which included lectures
In a majority of the States, most people
would have said that he was practically
sure Of the democratic nomination. At
the present time, however, there seems
he has, on the whole, gained substantial
popular support 1t Is recalled that Bry-
ans trips We're great popular demonstra-
tions having all the superficial symp-
toms of overwhelming personal strength
Upon two occasions at least. Bryan
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to wildly enthusiastic throngs And yet
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more strength than If he had r.r,o,,,od
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15
WOULD ABOLISH SALOON.
Liquor Dealer Declares 1t Menace to
Public.
(From the Boston PostN

(From the Boston PostO
II see no reason why my attitude on
suppressing the abuses of drunkenness
should be considered strange" said
George B. Hugo, a liquor dealer at Al
Shawmut avenue, after having declared
that saloons should be abolished before
the convention OF charities at the TWEEN
t,eth Century club recently Cant
person believe in a reform even If It IL
contrary to his business interests
Il believe he went on, that the sa.
loon should be abolished. The American
type Of saloon is a menace to the COM
munty. as the prime cause of excessive
drinking and drunkenness There is no
reason for its existence, and no need of
1t in a community.
After IT has been put out of business
for q while it will never be missed"
CAN CURE EVIL.
THE first thing the people who are
fighting the liquor problem should do"
he said, "is to attack drunkenness. Next
they should go after the saloon The
task of wiping out drinking Is, however,
almost impossible because of the great
humber Of people who drink. But the
evils arising from drinking can and
should be cured.
Il refer. however," he was at some
pains to explain, ITO the ordinary saloon
that has no reason for existing except
as a place TO drink. I have no objec-
ton to drinking In restaurants and hotels
whose chief business lies in selling food.
Abroad there exists no such place a the
saloon, only eating places where drink is
but an incident to the food. When
man goes into a saloon ne drinks more
than he wants; each man treats, and he
has half dozen drinks before he leaves.
This is an economic waste as wei
as n detriuent 10 the health of the in.
ilvlual
CHEAP DRINKS HARMFUL.
Cheap drinks are no mCre intoxicat.
ing he said in answer TO question
but they are more harmful in their ef.
fects on the constitution.
II think the laws against selling to
man after he has become intoxicated
should be rigtdly enforced The laws ex-
list, but the trouble is they are not en-
forced"
Another speaker at the Temperance
sathering wanted a 0-ccut mca. served
with every drink. or rather. no d" nix
without 5o-cent meal was the plan ot
DR. Edward keetzcn Ellenbogen OF RoS-
ton in Europe" he said, from Were
| have lately come. We know not what
the saloon is There people go To eat
and drink while they are eating. The
regulation sandwich which must ao-
company drinks during closing hours
has become notorious
r.pr,t,c CO-OPERATION
Another liquor dealer II, f, Fox Of
P!ainsleld ~ j.. urged cooperation be
tween liquor dealers and the people fight
ing the evil Of drunkenness, and pointed
out how in many cities such cooperation
had worked well
LEGISLATIVE Aspects of the Liquor
Question" was the topic Of the confer
ence, Professor a, r. Hatton OF West
ern Reserve University being chief speak
er. He argued that local option had
worked better than State wide prohibit
ton, which latter had not been found to
accomplish the result aimed at
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15
A LARGE EXCEPTION.

Il always agree with my husband"
Very sweet of you"
Except, of course, when he is In the
wrong. Pitts burg Post
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15
THE REAL PROBLEM.

Suitor-Tf you refuse me, shall never
love another.
Sui;ed-Dces that hold good il I accept
you?-Chicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15
SHE KNEW HER,

"Do YOU know the woman in the fat
next to yours we'll enough TO speak to-"
well enough? / know her too we'll
to speak to.'-Iondon opinion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15
DOUBTFUL

I'm off upon vacation now.
My grip is packed once more
I'm off unto the usual spot
Down where the pillows roar
And there I'll meet the girl of whom
Last summer | was fond
/ wonder which shc'll be this year
A brunette or a blonde?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15
LIGHT NEEDED.

Photographer-It is too dark now to
take n picture Of your son.
Customer-Why, I should think there
was light enough for such little fellow.
-Pele Mele.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15
HER SACRIEICE.

Madge-What is Dollys ambition in life? ?
Narjorie-Shc hopes to marry a million
aire and save him from the disgrace of
dying riCh.-Life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15

and in all human probability tho strug-
gle will be. between Wilson. 81 New Jer-
sey and Harmon of Ohio
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-15

Tcrms-S1.OO n Year. In Advance.
DAILY by NATL s4.00 a ycnr in advance.
RATE IN CANADA.
DAILY eAOO q year in advance.
WEEK $500 a year in advance.
FREE PRESS ASSOCIATIONS.
Publishers, BURLINGTON, W.