Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-25


surely open to us!
CONGRESSMAN DALE AT THE
FRONT.
Going where duty calls is one of the
spirited signs Of our times. Some of
Us find our duty in various lines Of
production. while others engage in CO.
operative war activities for the sup
port Of the boys who are fighting for
Us our battles in France or elsewhere.
Congressman Dale has been moved to
go to France with other members of
Congress. In a letter to the editor he
makes this statement:
"As the special session Of Congress
has approached adjournment. have
been impressed by the Importance Of
the legislation enacted. but more than
that by the thought Of the most vital
questions that will call for decision dur
Ing the coming session. feel that
the first thought Of one entrusted with
responsibility at that time should be
the war conditions. on~the conduct of
which depends the future of the ma
ton and the welfare Of it's soldiers;
that my sole duty Is in that course;
and that I should do what I believe
would best fit me to meet it. It seems
perfectly clear>to me that 1 should go
whore we voted to send our boys and.
as far as possible. study the neces-
stiles and obtain information as to the
requirements. II I measure correctly
the character OF my constituents. that
IL what they would want me to do. There
fore. I am leaving with a party Of ten
members Of the House for this pur-
pose. While 1t is not an official COM
mission. 1t Is certified by the Secretary
Of State and the Speaker Of the House
as one that goes in tho interest of
its government and the governments
Of the allied nations.
III our plans are not interrupted. 1
think my observations and conclusions
will be Of interest to the people at
home. the loyal spirit Of whom know
is conferred SO devotedly in the great
struggle over seas.
"Cheered by the belief that the ap-
prevail of the home people goes with
me. and in anticipation of meeting the
boys under the flag they are following
on the highest mission ever undertaken
by our country. feel that my course
Is clear.
my office in Washington will be
open and the interests Of my consti-
tuents will receive the careful con-
alteration Of Charles s. Greenwood,
for many years secretary of the late
Representative Hill.
Very truly yours.
PORTER II. DALE"
This Is certainly a laudable move.
Congressman Dale will carry with him
20 France the we'll wishes Of all YER
monters. and we may be sure that
when he returns. he will bear with
him generous sheaves of honor for him
self and his constituents. won In patriotic
service.
VERMONT AND THE WAR HORSE.
John @. SAKE long ago sang the fleet
ness Of Vermont horses. The Vermont
Morgan helped to establish this fame and
20 make the Green Mountain State noted
IN equine circles long after heetness
ceased to be a prime necessity in all
horssnesh kind. Some years ago the
Aorgan's adaptability to military SER
vice directed attention anew to our State.
although lack Of holiness of the family
a. Q whole initiated against it with some
people. Other breeds of horses. which
became conspicuous during the existence
of the Vermont Horsebreeders' exhibit
ton met the demand for height. In any
event We can breed horses probably in
this as in other directions. and help care
for the war horse.
In view of the fact that we have been
talking about the necessity Of saving
almost everything under the sun to en-
able W to win this war. including gaso-
line. 1t may be surprising to some Of our
readers to know that the American Red
Star animal relief organization is seri-
Dusly asking the question, "Will the horse
win the WARP"
A. the soldiers war wants are cared for
by . number Of agencies. chiefly the Red
Gross. SO the animals, too. have a help
Ing organization working along Red
Gross lines but known as the Red Star.
The mission of the two is much the same
One benefits humans the other benefits
animals. What the Red Cross does for