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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10
THE GERM OF SUPREME COURT
JUSTICES,

We notice expressions Of wonder in
come directions as to what the Legisla-
ture will do with reference to Supreme
Court judges. Possibly some people have
overlooked Governor Fletcher's state
,nent that he appointed for two years
IN accordance with the expressed opin-
ion of judges Of the Supreme Court it.
self to the effect that this was the only
kind of appointment he could make, for
neither the Governor nor the Legislature
could alter extend or diminish the con-
stitutional provision and Limitation OF
the term OF two years.
II we are correctly Informed that opn-
ion was unanimous, and 1t was given at
n time before the first reorganization of
the court when Judge Powers was put at
the head Of the tribunal, so that 1t par
takes of the nature of disinterested
opinion as to the effect of the constitu-
tonal amendments. In the light of that
opinion, even though informally given, 1t
is difficult to see how the situation can
he changed, no matter how much the
Governor, or the Legislature, or the peo-
pie or even the court itself might wish
to bring about a change in the length OF
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10
"OLD-FASHIONED WINTERS s."
(From the Toledo Blade.)

Tn" old inhabitant was n good deal
closer to the out-of-doors than his sons
and daughters ever We're. 1t winter there
was no escaping the snow and avoiding
the blizzard in the shelter Of superheated
homes and office buildings Houses were
warmed by CRATES or stoves, and that call
ed for regular trips to the woodshed, no
matter how wild the weather or dis
agreeable the task
The wind Crept in, the snow whipped
through the doors, the frost managed to
6"iyo his numbnE chill through shutter
and window pane. The old inhabitant
knew what winter was and never held
It in contempt
That is why there is little chance Of
convincing the man who lived here forty
or fifty years ago that the climate has
not changed. He feels there must be
some mistake or Misrepresentation In
the government figures. He finds the
EXTREMIST difficulty in believing that the
records show a more or less samcness
in the winter seasons Of half century
ago and those of this period. Time, he
is ready to argue. will bring the vegeta-
ton of southern origin, bound to ad-
vance into The north u tho barriers of
climate permit
1t IS probably impra cticable to report
weather in terms Of comfort and con-
vcnencc It is too bad that 1t cannot
be. For then statistics would not come
into conflict with memory and get the
worst Of the battle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10
RECENT DEATH.
l.. NJ ERRIHEW,
+. w. HALL.
Assistant Judges.

Word has just been received of the
burg, w, Va, which occurred November
70, at the age of 10 When boy John
Hogan lived with Mrs. John II. Peck in
the house now occupied by the Ethan
Allen club, and was we'll known among
the young people of that date. On the
4th of October. 1861, he enlisted as wag-
oner In Company A. First Vermont cav
airy, and was taken prisoner May "A,
1867; paroled juno |. 1862, and discharged
February 49, 1888 for disability. He
served his country faithfully and WE'LL
and won for himself a good record. At
the close of the war he went to Oh City
Pa, and later removed to Parkersburg,
w. Va, where he became one of that
clty's repre- tentative citizens, for no resi-
dent was better known or more highly
esteemed, During his long career Mr.,
Hogan was identified with many enter
prses, and was always ready to give
his support to the cty's best interests.
For many years he served as a justice
of tho peace and later as city police
Judge An editorial in one of the Parkers-
burg papers states: He was straight
and stalwart in figure, straight and stall
wart In character and straight and stall
war; in his living" A man of great
heart of generous acts, and of genial
personality he has left a heritage that
will long be cherished in the memory of
his legion of friends
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10
BRADSTREETs WEEKLY
VERMONT TRADE REPORT

Bradstreet's Burlington office reports
the prevailing opinion among both the
manufacturers and the retail merchants
In general throughout the state. is that,
while the present conditions surround
Ing business are only fair, the outlook FOR
the future IL better and that plans are
formulating along those lines Among
the wholesale firms outside of those deal
ing in foodstuffs, which business has
held UP reasonably well, an optimistic
opinion prevails. Unreasonable weather,
while pleasant, has not produced any
trade other than that enforced largely
to actual needs Among manufacturers
Of both marble and granite, reports indi-
cate condition of business Ia below normal
for this period of the year. There Is an
evenness in the demand for the output
from machine shops. In certain instances
considera BILE business is noted. while among
others a short force, short time schedule
is still in force. Still further reports are
heard of Improvement In the scale bust
ness Manufacturers of brushes indicate
the demand fair while the manufacturers
of toys report liberal business. One toy
manufacturing plant which was destroyed
by fire a few months ago, has rebuilt and
! DiuHS W ltSullt buSlntSs tHe NchhhS
week.
Regarding the volume of building work
! in the United States at large, reports
| from 70 cities show an aggregate expendi-
ture for the month of November of nearly
| 500. 100000 This was a decrease of three
and eight-tenths per cent from October
and five per cent. below what was re-
corded for November of last year. For
! the II months OF this year expenditures
| for building were nine and one-half per
cent. below 1918 November failures In
the United States were numerous, more
SO than in any month since January and
largely in excess Of November of a year
ago. Liabilities, however, were smaller
than in six Of the preceding ten months
and showed comparatively small gain
over a year ago in November. Statistics
point to q large number of small failures,
which in turn would perhaps indicate
that the strain has been shifted from the
large to the smaller number Of the bust
ness community. In the State OF Yer
mont the failures for the week Just closed
include two voluntary bankruptcies
While the public at large is believed to
be in a reasonably good condition to buy,
slow collections dominate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10
Mexico. Utah. and wyoming are slightly

Mexico. Utah, and wyoming are slightly
below Vermont in property valuation.
with this in mind. compare Vermonts
legislative expense figures with those Of
few States OF many times the popula-
ton and wealth of this state.
Kansas has population Of 1,6sO,9i9 and
an assessed valuation of &c. O4 $50, and
yet with n population over four times,
and an assessed valuation over 10 times
that of Vermont, it's legislative expense
was Ss5,447.2o, or less than one-half as
much.
The great State of Texas with a popu-
lation of 3.s9s,542 and an assessed valu-
alton Of $3.50. so7. 1891, expended s155,15o for
its legislative work, $4,000 less than YER
mont.
Wisconsin has population Of 2,333,s $3.50,
and an assessed valuation of 81, 172, 9S9, 1874.
Her legislative cost was sl947s %, which
was no greater than Vermont, though
having nearly seven times the people and
nearly IL times the wealth.
washington's population is 1,14l 800, her
valuation 5, o31, sO1, 773. Her legislative ex-
pense was s1o2 A1.A
| Indiana's popula ton Is 2,7oo,s76, assessed
valuation 81, S9s, 207, 2s5. 1t cost that State
s1s9, 900 for legislation, $4,000 less than
Vermont.
| Connecticut, with a population of Liza
| 756, and a valuation of about 81, 200 900 900
expended s173,S3s.42, or So, 900 less thar
Vermont.
| And so the list might be extended
showing vermont's unenviable record in
this matter.
Self-lnterest, economy and sound bust
ness principles demand that a halt bt
called, that Vermont abandon her lso.
lated position in this matter, fix a limit
to the legislative session and safeguard
State funds urgently needed for Legitimate
and worthy purposes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10
CONSERVING PUBLIC HEALTH.


me Rural Sanitation" number of the
Bulletin OF the Vermont State board of
health Is an Issue Of great value as we'll
ms OF marked interest, especially as an
Illustration Of the splendid work which
that body is doing for the promotion
and conservation of the public health
contributed by DR.. f. Thomas Kidder,
treasurer of the state board of health,
on the problems of sanitation In the
rural districts and the bearing thereof
on the spread Of disease Inasmuch as
Vermont Is principally a rural state,
sixty per cent. of our people living In
vitality related to the problem of the pub
lie health as any other one feature OF
the boards work II shows how con-
tagous diseases are bred in our rural
communities and the marked effect which
this situation has upon our summer re-
sort business, situation which should
~ 'N'hr'ltu loT OuI pNI o"hN' -
various ways as well as for the benefit
of summer visitors.
This number contains a number OF
other articles of special value, including
n discussion Of these subjects: The duty
of citizens as whole with reference &c
the problems of public health by DR..
Charles r. Wertenbaker surgeon OF the
United States public health service; the
effect OF cleanliness on the public health
by DR. Gardner r Swartz. secretary OF
the Rhode Island state board Of health
a discussion Of the dairy laws OF Yer
mont by States Attorney p. L. Sanford
Of Rutland: the relation of farm santa
ton to the public health by DR.. A. G.
! Bailey, health officer of Randolph; the
household and family problem in public
health by Or. II. A. Eliot, health officer
Of Barnet sanitation in rural districts
by DR.. w T. slayton. health officer OF
Morrstown: the hygenic farm by DR.
&c. w. Peck health officer Of Brandon
and the treatment of infantile paralysi:
by DIR. r. W. Sears Of Burlington. 4
glance at this list of subjects shows tina
the bulletin should have a thorough read
I'M throupbput our Gtata
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10
AN HISTORIC PAINTING SPELL,
(From the Hartford Timeso

Prince Oscar, the Kaiser's fifth son
who has Just returned to duty with tn.
German army left the lighting line afte
an engagement in which he saw the orii
GERS abo-t him slaughtered BY Turco
and himself collapsed f-om what has beef
pronounced severe attack Of heart trou
Bile. In the Mexican war. Brig Gen
Franklin Pierce of New Hampshire faint
ed while in action from the pain Of a,
injury sustained when his horse fell o,
him. This incident-this unmanly faint
ing at a time when other people wer
getting killed-was used numerically I
make Pierce target for ridicue In late
years when he ran for the presidency
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10
THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
(From tho Enosburg Standard

In a recent isue the St. Adams Mes
senger published an interesting table
containing facts and figures relating to
the Legislatures of the several States,
the length OF Legislative sessions, the to-
tai expense thereof. the number and COM
pensation of members etc.
The figures given by the Messenger. as
we'll rs that papers editorial comment
In connection herewith, are timely but
in the opinion of the Standard. certain
misleading impressions are conveyed in
the Messengers review of the legisla tive
figures which it presents. For instance
the Messenger says:
Sixteen States, including Vermont.
have no time limits. although in Connecti-
cut. where the Legtslat ure meets In jan
uary. adjournment must be taken not
later than the first Wednesday after the
first Monday in June following its or
ganization.'
The foregoing statement Is misleading,
in that 1t lacks the qualifying explanation
that the States referred to, with the ex-
ception of Vermont. although having no
fixed number of days as a limit. neverthe-
less effectually limit the length OF SEES
airy. per year. term, or session.
Let the Standard repeat what 1t said
two weeks ago In the course Of an ed
torial relating to this subject
With the sole exception of Vermont,
all of the States of the Union. either by
statute or constitutional enactment. limit
the length Of their legislative session, 81
of the As establishing fixed number OF
days for the session. and the remainder
having a fixed salary per annum or ses-
sion"
Opinions may differ as to which of the
two methods employed is preferable, al
though the States that follow the plan OF
a fixed number of days. outnumber those
that accomplish the desired result by a
salary limit.
But this is incidental and does not affect
the main proposition. that every State In
the Union, with the exception of Yer
mont alone, protects it's treasury against
the inroads made possible by the failure
to establish a limit to the length OF leg
islative sessions.
And what has been the result of Yer
mont's isolated attitude In this matter?
Vermont, with a population OF 1856, 95e
and an assessed valuation Of 1912, 3O9 81.
was inflicted with legislat tive session In
1928 of ll9 days at a total cost OF
sl95, s799s
Our bordering State of New Hampshire
with population of 4So,572 and an assess.
ed valuation OF $553 1902 under the re.
structfon of a salary limit paid out sl49,
4lS,o7 for legislative expenses, or s46.OOC
less than Vermont, which has 5000 less
people than New Hampshire and an as.
sessed valuation less than one-half al
large,
with the exception of Delaware, nc
other state east OF the Missouri river
mas as small population or property
valuation as Vermont while west Of the
Missouri river only the comparativel,
new states OF Arizona, Idaho, Nevada
New Mexico and Wyoming are below Yer.
mont In population. and Nevada. Nov
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10

Some time in the future the postoffce
caucus representing patrons for the pur-
pose of determining the claims of rival
aspirants, which was started in Vermont
by the late Congressman W. W. circuit.
Will commend itself to political commit
tees as a safety move play" as well as
, common sense way OF promoting both
home rule and popular public service.
With rivalries of bitter nature started
over postofficcs II Is a difficult matter to
settle such disputes in way to
strengthen party rules and Ak party re-
sponslbility which is the only ateraa-
tive for civil service based wholly on
sound business considerations,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10
CASE OF INDIFFERENCE.

Jones came out Of the house one even
Ing and was about to start downtown
when he was accosted by his next doc
neighbor
Just a moment. Jones'" remarked tn
neighbor, Il suppose you hear me prac
Using on cornet some times, don't your
'Oh, yes" was the ready response 0
Jones, quite often"
We'll l was just wondering" contin
ued the first, whether my playing make
you nervous"
1T did when l first heard the neigh
bors talking about it," was the calm re
ply OF Jones, but l am now getting s
that I don't care what happens to you -
Philadelphia Telegraph
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10
A FEW DONTS FOR LEGISLATORS
From the Rutland Herald)

good program of donts;
Don't amend the fish and game laws.
Don't tinker with the tax laws.
Don't create any new offices,
Don't raise any salaries.
Don't pay the sweepers and messengers
"a day
Don't adjourn on Friday with work to
do.
Don't fuss with woman suffrage.
Don't start giving presents to officials
that get as much money and do less work
than members.
Don't pay the chaplains for praying
Don't engage your room beyond March
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10
SHORT SESSION DESIRED


With the entire press of the State urg-
ing the law-maklng body to limit the
coming session Of the Legislature to 60
days and the public in general in hearty
accord it will be interesting to watch
the trend Of events at the State House
this winter. The fruits OF unlimited ses-
sions have had their effect in Vermont
and the people have lost patience with the
men who by their dilatory actions in the
past have saddled heavy expense upon
the taxpayers.
Sessions have been dragged out to UNI
reasonable length and whether purpose
ly or not important bills have been pigeon
holed until the last and then are enacted
into law. In many other States larger
bodies of legsa tors are limited to *
days and why State as small as Yer
mont cannot emulate their example is !
mystery.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10
TEN TIL CAVALRY THANKSGIyI
DINNER.

The officers of the 10th are reported
have had at Naco an enjoyable THANH
giving dinner which included turkey al
the usual trimmings and was decided
unique by reason of being less than
yards from General Hills trenches, Wild
force was land has been continuous
since November 81 actively engaged in
pulsing the attacks OF Maytorena.
As bullets have been dropping into cal
daily, going through the tents, etc,
menu contained the caution. Guests W
please be careful in lodging stray bull}
not to upset the soup"
While they were deprived of the usJ
orchestral entertainment by the regind
tai band. the music furnished by TIL
neighbor Maytorena and Hill. just acrd
the line. constituted an ample suhstitu|
The musical program was as follows:
Rife fire; machine gun fire; three-iTj
shells: bombs: land mines: rockets; fs@
lights cat nighD, Hotchklss revolvl
cannon: trumpet calls, epithets-hurt
with xrsat vtxor and energy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10
THE STORY TELLER.
BY WAY OF INDICTMENT.

certain youngster in Washington was
one day suffering greatly by reason OF an
aching tooth. His mother was endeavor-
ing to calm him against the necessar ~
visit to the dentist
you'll have it out, won't you doarie?
the mother pleaded. at won't hurt much
and then the ache will all be over"
But the unhappy child began to how
with pain His brother a year older, was
likewise distressed, and added his plead.
ings to those OF the mother.
DO have It out dear" repeated tht
mother.
Yes, Dick, have 1t out" added the
brother 1T will be one less to clean, yo.
know. "-Lippincotts
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10

the term without imperilng the status
Of the court itself since the constitu-
ton can be amended only at the end of
ten-year periods.
The superior judges are the creation
of the Legislature and they can be
abolished or not as our lawmakers see
Mt, but the Supreme Court Is the creation
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10

In one month from this time the Yer
mont Legislature will begin its work in
earnest, and if it adiourns by March
meeting time, it will establish a new
ing was once upon time. If it votes
to pay its members a lump sum as salary
and then does its work thoroughly as
ting the marx at which most people want
It to aim.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10

the most effective way to ensure a short
session of the Legislature will be to pro-
note the passage at the very outset Of
measure for a salary for lawmakers in
dependent of the length Of the session.
a salary Of $500 for each of the 2t6 repre-
sentatives and thirty senators would ag7
gregate $50 500, beside the pay of others
connected with the State House during
the session.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10

Can we preach as forceful a sermon on
the promotion of permanent peace when
we are arming as when we are showing
pur confidence in our own words and
doctrines by not arming? Europe has
absolutely demonstrated the fact that
farming to promote peace" is a delusion
and a snare On the other hand. a de-
fenceless nation invites attack. Where
is the happy mean for Uncle Sam? Does
It not lie in a good navy, or should we
forego even that weapon?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10
AN AWFUL SHOCK.
(From the Cincinnati Enouir

From the Cincinnati Enauirer)
Once upon a time n man remembers
that the day was the 10th anniversar!
OF his wedding and he brought hom
some flowers and candy to his wife an,
gave her a kiss. And it took eight doc
tors nine days to restore the poor wo
man from the effect of the shock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10
WAS QUITE WILLING.

Girls Father-I want you to unde
stand, however, that I consent to yoj
marriage only under protest
Suitor-Oh, that's all right. if you w
let none of the demands I may make c
you afterwards go to protest -Bostc
Transcript
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10
PAINS IN BACK AND HIPS

Are an indication of kidney trouble-a
warning to build up the weakened kid
neys, make them vigorous. rid your blood
OF acids and poisons. Go to your druggist
for Foley Kidney Pills In 5oc and $l.O
sizes Sold In your town by j. w, OSul'
Ivan. (adv)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10

or the State constitution, and the term
compels the executive to appoint in the
case of vacancies when the Legislature
Is not in session. It is a muddle the
best way one can fix it, and II 1t is not
made more of n muddle, we shall be for
tunate indeed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10

Peace on earth, good will to men" can
he sung in very few spots in Europe the
coming Christmas, and if we are thank
full enough that our country is not in
peace continue to abide in our fair land
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10
GENEROUS LITTLE SOUL.

Mother-Bobby, we're making UP a be
OF broken toys to send to the poor chi
dren. Go and bring me any you have.
Bobby returning with armful-I didn
have any broken ones. mamma. so
smashed these.-Exchange
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10

The nations military and naval ex-
penses during the next fiscal year will
be $256, 42l,357 If we spend that sum
wisely, it ought to mean a big protection
for considerable time
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10

President Wilson now has Congress as
well as Bryan on his hands, to say moth
ing of the 'Star-eyed goddess" Of the
Kentucky blue grass region, closely iden-
Louisville Courier-J ournal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10
FALLING MARKET.

a duke?"
Not just yet. 1 advised her to hol
off awhile and for the same money "
might get a king. Puck
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-12-10

When you want anything. advertise
In the new special column Of this
paper. Some bargains are offered
here this week which it will pay you
TO read about See page two. This
every week and one cent 8 word will
reach them all.