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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30
LEGISLATIVE REVIEW OF MURDER
SENTENCES,

The constitutional convention of Massa-
chusetts. now in session, has before it a
proposed amendment giving the Legisla-
ture concurrent power with the council.
and. the Governor In granting pardons to
murderers of the first class. This PROPOSE
ton reminds us of the time when our own
Legislature. bi-ennially considered the
communication or convict sentenced to
death. Those were the days when review of
trials for murder were primary hearings
and, the session Of the Legislature became
a drama tribune with self-assumed au-
thority to impose final action.
Because the privilege was abused: the
defendants attorney became elected to
the General Assembly to obtain, IL possi-
BILE. communication; because the session
occasionally became goal for an attor-
ney to emulate the prosecuting attorney
and in that arena establish a Statewide
reputation, at the expense of the State, as
criminal barrister; because the per diem
time was greatly Increased and time
given to matters that had no relation
with the legislative department.; because
the Legislature assumed the prerogatives
OF the judiciary department. the people
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30
RUsSIA'S CRISIS.

One trembles in the face Of the POSSIBLE
fly Of what might happen in Russia in the
present critical situation Of democracy
there, IL Kerensky should be cut off from
usefulness. 1t Is probably as true there
as 1t always has been everywhere that the
indispensable man remains to be discov-
cred. Kerensky has lieutenants upon
whose shoulders his mantle would fall in
case he were to succumb to the ravages
Of Ill health.
In the meantime the head Of the Rus
sian government is taking hold of the sit
uation In a way that is as rea ssuring as II
Is vigorous and efficient. Here are some
Of his ringing words to the Moscow coun-
Gil:
"Those who think the moment has come
to overthrow the revolutionary power with
bayonets are making a mistake" said NJ
Kerensky. Let them take care. for our
authority is supported by the boundless
confidence of the people. and by millions
of soldiers who are defending us against
Germany's invasion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30

THE provisional government is con-
WINGED that all of you who have come here
will forget everything except your duty
toward your country and the revolution.
The government believes it can tell the
truth not only to our friends but also to
our enemies, those who are destroying
our troops and those among us who are
waiting for the moment when they may
be able to raise their heads and pounce
upon the free Russian people. l say again
that will hide nothing from you. for we
have come together for the first time to
speak to you frankly, to tell you of the
unbearable. the immense responsibility
which we are bearing despite all the blows
we are receiving.
Citizens. the state is passing through a
period of mortal danger. do not say
more for you all understand. You see it,,
for each of you experiences 1t in different
way. You all know the task incumbent
upon you. for the struggle against pow
erful' implacable and organized enemy de-
mands great sacrifices. self denial, deep
love OF our country and the forgetting of
domestice quarrels. We shall be impla-
CABLE because we are convinced that SUI
preme power alone can assure the saliva
ton of the country"
Those are not the words of an apologist
or a weakling. They are the clarion tones
OF leader. who deserves the enthusiastic
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30
GRAND HEROES STILL.

One of the striking results OF this waF
is the increased generation shown every
where in this broad land for the grand
old veterans of the Grand Army OF the
Republic. The departure Of so many OF
our brave boys for the front is leading
the present generation to realize more
fully than ever before what It meant for
these veterans to help Lincoln save the
Star spangled Banner. They were pa
triots. just as the boys Of II are showing
themselves to be the embodiment OF pa
triotic devotion.
The spirit everywhere exemplihed BY
the Grand Army veterans was reflected ir
Corporal Tanners speech before the great
encampment this week in Boston. Among
other things he said:
1T there is Just truth in God. the Kaiser
and his cohorts will be overthrown. What
the Grand Army did for the United States
is in history. And we're proud Of thai
history. Now the question before the
country is what kind Of a page Of history
will our young men write in that book
and know that they'll write just as bril-
liant a page as you did.
when our boys go over the top Of thu
German trenches the Kaiser will have
more reason to regret that he lied so un
consciously and that he is so real rep
resentative Of the devil. The eternal re
gions Of damnation ought to yawn Wild
open for him.
when the Congress declared war. from
every Grand Army post room in the ma
| ton there came an answer, as 1t cam'
from the men Of the nation when Lincolr
| called to them in 81; and so to-day WI
say to Woodrow Wilson, Strike! Strik,
hard. and we're back Of you to-day a,
we were back Of Abraham Lincoln II
1851"
The patriots Of 1861 are heart and brazil
with the patriots of 1917.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30
LUCK IN ODD NUMBERS.
Popular Superstitions That Are Hard to
Get Away From.

Popular Superstitions That Are Hard to
Get Away From.
1t has been wisely remarked that an
ancient and universal belief is not to be
lightly ignored: there must be Something
in it,"
Odd numbers have always and every
where been held In peculiar reverence.
ana II that Is mere superstition, then 1t
only proves that despite our civilization.
we are still superstitious.
A hen is always given an odd number
OF eggs to he Matched. Why?
There is no reason at all, except super-
stition. Salutes from warships forts. etc
are always given in odd numbers. vet no
valid reason can be adduced. It is a REM
nant OF the old odd numbers are lucky'
superstition.
virgil records all sorts Of charms and
spells practiced round odd numbers
never even ones. And we still. after two
failures, make another attempt, and MUIR
muir hopefully: Third time iucky!" The
ODD number again; and the old supersti-
tion
Seven is the favorite biblical number,
ana ola divines taught that it held a mys-
tlcai perfection. It's an odd number
Three is the number of the Trinity-an
odd number again.
Falstaff. in the Merry Wives" is en-
trapped for the third time. He himself
said: They say there is a divinity in
odd numbers" because of the old belief
that the odd time would be lucky.
Physicians Of other days ALWAYS In.
sisted that "bleedings" should be in odd
cumbersome, three. Ave etc, and never
an even one.
The number two was avoided and had
an evil reputation, because on the second
day hell was created. The Kaiser ia Will
liam No. 2!-Answers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30
AN OUTDOOR SCHOOL FOR FARMERS


with a special federal appropriation Of
5000 to push project work for the boys
and girls Of the State. and the State Bank
ers' association already assisting with a
direct fund Of about s1,1Oo. Vermont need
not worry about the future Of its farms.
This is only the second year in which the
association has lent aid, and State Club
Leader E. L. Ingalls, Of the State univer-
sity's agricultural extension service has
between 5000 and 5000 boys and girls en-
rolled. Various individual banks in the
organization have given special aid, in ad-
dtion to paying the special tax Of $40 each
self-imposed by the ninety-odd member
banks.
The young people unfortunately have
not the fairs this year to stimulate their
emulation. but many Of them will exhibit
at the Eastern States Agricultural and
Industrial Exposition in Springfield. Mass,
receiving their transportation free.
These young amateurs will have larger
opportunity than ever next fall to acquire
an education in up-to-date methods of
farming. The State board Of education in
tends to double the number Of its Junior
high schools. as already announced, and
agriculture will be among the most i'm.
portant courses taught.
But aside from these facilities and on
portunities for learning the art Of the
dairyman and gardener the influence ex-
erted in many a farm home now will be
stronger than ever before. for the Yer
mont farmer is interested in his work as
he has not been for a generation. He has
come to realize that the production Of hu.
man food is one Of the worthest occupa.
tions he can possibly enter. and one which
is only beginning to come into its own
In the valleys Of the Green mountains
as in the Alleghanies. the Rockies and
even on the plains.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30

and taxpayers of Vermont rebelled ana
so amended the Vermont constitution
that such an abuse of legislative power
could not be invoked.
From Vermont's angle Of experience II
is eminently to be desired that the Legs-
lature make laws and not unmake SEN
fences that the highest tribunal OF the
state by reason Of enacted laws. has de-
creed. The Legislature should not, In
such cases, become a court of last resort
for the undoing Of the protection OF So
ciety.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30

Editor Dean H. Perry Of the Barre Times
Is heartily welcomed to the list of editorial
The fraternity will wish for both him and
Mrs. Perry long life and all the blessings
that can possibly come to them in ma
terial and all other ways. Most Vermont
editors have graduated as bachelors into
matrimony. and 1t ought soon to be unan-
imous.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30

Leland Hays. who has been connected
with the staff Of the Free Press for some
time. has severed his connection with this
paper to take the position of telegraph
editor and editorial writer on the Evening
Herald Of Manchester. Connecticut Mr..
Hays handles facile pen and will make a
valued addition to the Heralds staff He
goes with our best wishes for success in
his new field Of labor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30

II United States Liberty 31-2s rise a
maximum Of half a point, in connection
with report that the Second Liberty
Loan. as 1t is to be called. will pay four
per CENT. what will happen when the lat
ter is actually foated, and the present
bonds pay the same? Some Of the tight
fists who were afraid to invest. even to
help the government. may we'll regret 1t
now. The bonds have been selling at an
average Of about $685.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30

Tho New York Times prints a long
letter signed by a Married Man Who
Has Been Drafted" calling attention to
some of the inequalities of the present
system. Another protest Is against the
taking Of medical students. when there is
already shortage of doctors. In all hu.
changes in the system. especially one tc
prevent half dozen boys in any one
family from being taken. and other fam.
lilies going scot free.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30
THE STORY TELLER.
HIS ONLY GUIDE.

The distinguished and well-beloved bish-
op Of a certain Southern State Is SO
absent-minded that his family is always
apprehensive for his welfare when he
is away from them.
Not long ago. while making journey
by rail. the bishop was unable to And
1t.
Never mind. bishop" said the conduc-
tor, who knew him well. I'll get it on
my second round"
However. when the conductor passed
through the car again. the ticket was
still missing.
"Oh. we'll. bishop. 1t will be all right
II you never find it," the conductor as
sured him.
mo, 1t won't. my friend" contradicted
the bishop. I've got to find that ticket.
want to know where I'm going
The Youths Companion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30
HELD TO HER WORD.

She (perkily)-You men haven't a mon
opoly of courage. For my part I'm not
afraid Of anything that wears shoe
leather.
He-Nonsense! Why. / saw you the
other day scared of tiny mouse.
She-Well-er-a mouse doesn't wear
shoe leather-The Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30

The Massachusetts, constitutional con-
vention has been hammering away at the
Bay States organic law for ten weeks,
and the end is not in sight Note the
way in which the Green Mountain State
amended its constitution without fuss and
scattering few feathers! It's a way we
have in Vermont. sir.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30

The shutting down Of the Northwestern
logging camps and mills for four months at
least is a bad blow to the lumber industry.
In all human probability the federal gov
eminent will be compelled to take action
in this direction also in order to get lumber
for our war needs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30

II the Kaiser hoped to utilize his tenn
porary success against Russia to noat an
other peace move, he must realize the
British in FLANDERS. the Canadians IN the
Lens coal region, the French at YER
dun and the Italians on the 1sonSo nave
shot his project into skimmered cooked
ho<
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30
HAND PICKED.

Are you quite sure that this is a genu-
inc alligator-skin? she inquired.
Positive madam" quoth the dealer.
II shot the alligator myself"
ut looks rather soiled." said the lady.
THAT. madam. is where it struck the
ground when 1t fell off the tree."-Youth's
Companion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30

Tho Boston papers tell OF the arrival
Of the Vermont troops at westheld. Mass.
a. we'll as company Of bakers from Get
tysburg. Pa. Those two names have been
Of America, but in not that particular
way. However. II the Gettysburg bakers
are kept busy the Vermont boys have
bread enough and to spare.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30

facilities both State and federal, which arc
best to be had. Any institution that serves
as stop gap between these two is du-
plication of service of both high schools
and the first course in the State college and
to that extent waste of the money Of the
taxpayers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30

People in Paris profess to see the begin.
ming Of the end in the failure Of the Ger
mans to force France to collapse before
the Americans are able to go in force to
the rescue. One big financier has wagered
a fortune that peace will come before
Christmas. We hope he is able to win his
money-provded 1t is not a German
peace"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30

wherever the Vermont troops are being
trained and however soon they may be In
France we may be sure they will give
good account Of themselves. and reflect
honor on the State we all love.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30

Some day the people Of the United
States will come into full realisation OF
the tremendous service which the Italian
armies are doing world democracy In fight
ing the Austrians under almost insur-
mountable difficulties.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30
TOUGH.

Boarder (entering late)-Hello. duck for
dinner. Ell! What sort?
Second Boarder working hard)-Decoy,
should say.-The Boston Transcript.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30
A GOOD WAY OUT OF 1T.

At certain northern military depot an
obvious malingerer attended the regimen
tai doctor for examination. His tale Of
woe was. however. laid on too thick
what with weak heart, corns. lumbago,
ETC.. etc.
The shrewd doctor. patting him on the
shoulder, said to him:
my poor fellow. go to France and get
shot out of your misery
The Philadelphia Ledger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30
EX-SOCIETY WOMAN.

"How is that woman bill collector we
hired getting along?"
| Hasn't turned In anything yet. She
called on several of our customers once,
and now ! guess she's waiting until her
calls are returned"
| THE Boston TRANSCRIPT.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30

Bridget-Here's piece in tn paper
tellin' how to get the best of mosquitoes.
Pat-Shure, who the divil wants thin,
good or bad 1.-The Boston Transcript
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30
THE POETIC SOUL

Wonderful old oak, I wonder what you
would say to me IL you could speak?"
"Well," said the gardener visbly at
fected, my guess is; I beg your pardon
Miss. but am beech "-Christian Reg
lister.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30
WELL. WHAT DID SHE?

II dreamed last night that l proposed
to beautiful girl" he conf1ded. And
what did say?" she queried. breathless-
ly.-Tiger.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30
THE BILL KEPT LENT.

Mr.. Tucker had unexpectedly come face
to face with Mr.. Cutting. from whom he
had frequently borrowed money.
"Er-aw-what was the denomination %
the bill you loaned me? he asked ner-
vously.
"Episcopalian. I guess" said Mr.. Cult.
ing. "At any rate. it keeps Lent very
welI"--New York American.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30
BURLINGTON. THURSDAY. AUG. 80
WANTED.

WANTED.
When YOU want ANYTHING. advertise II .ns
bargains arc offered there this week which
Il viii pay you to reed about. zee o page AYE
every week and one cent word Will reach
ali
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30
AN EXPERT OPINION.

a man who kept a road house in
Rhode Island, says the Public Health
Journal, was called upon to testify in a
suit as to the number of cubic yards that
were handled in some filling work near
his place. He showed very little knowl-
edge of the matter. and his idea of
cubic yard was so indefinite that it SEEM
ed doubtful whether he knew what tho
term meant In order to make its mean
ing clear. the judge said:
Listen. witness! Assume this inkstand
to be three feet across the top this way
and three feet that way and three feet
In height what should you call it,"
We'll. Your Honor" said the witness.
without hesitation. II should say it was
some inkstand."
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30

support he is receiving from the great
mass OF the Russian lovers of true liberty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30
CHITTENDEN COUNTY TRUST COMPANY, BURILNG
Banking Service

The business man who knows what
banking service Is will appreciate the
service rendered by this Bank to it's
Z customers. Become one of our deposit
tors and then youll know.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30
OUR KALEIDOSCOPE.
SOUNDS PLAUSIBLE,

Mary had little Lamb
With fleece as white as snow;
But did 1t feel as cool as that?
Emphatically. no.
New York Sun
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30
RAW

Oficer-That's pretty awkward lot
you've got now. Sergeant.
Sorely Tried Sergeant Instructor-They
are that. sir. It's the like O. them. sir.
as bring 'ome to us what horrible thing
this war Is. sir!-Passlng Show.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30
NOT WARMED.

Jimmy had not come up to his fathers
expectations at school.
why Is 1t that you are at the bottom
Of the class"
Il can't see that it makes any differ
ence whether I am at the top or the
bottom; they teach just the same at both
ends. christian Register
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30

DIRECTORS-E J. Booth. Joan J. Flynr
4 Cooke. q. 3. osbhardt J. H. Macombsr
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-08-30

The Boston Transcript.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-08-02
P. M v. P. F. H. ARTS
A CHARTER MEMBER OF THE
DISTRICT
Influential Member of Golden
Fleece No. els.

one Of the leading lights Of D.
G. l.. ~. Is aud 9 is +. II. Arts.
lie Is ever on the alert for the in
terest of the order. He has done
yoeman the Odd Fellow Home
and will be in Sparta.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-08-02
ORIGINAL POEM.
A PRAYER.


Oh my Saviour dear to me
May | now thy glory see,
While / send this humble plea,
Will you listen Lord to me?
I am bowling on my knees
Harken to my cries, Lord please !
In the South where black men die
Send your justice from on high.
Hanging Negroes is a shame
Lynching them in burning flames,
Dragging them and piercing heart
Saviour come and do your part.
In the cotton patches line
To the white man earnings give
Don't you know that you are
free?
Christ, the man Of Liberty.
Go We into all the world
Preach the Gospel do not twirl
Telling people: Come to God,
Leave the white man with the
clod.
Let him pillow and use the hoe
To your free land Negro 90.
Leave the white man IN the field
Come to the north land, it 5 your
shield.
Call him captain. call him boss
Then you need your head cut off.
He $ 40 captain of your race
Leave the white man in his place.
Mrs. DR.. Lizzie Adair Martin,
Greenwood. Miss.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-08-02
Milwaukee, Wis.
Dear Editor

Dear Editor:
Allow me space in your paper
to say few words concerning
our people coming to the North
from all sections of the country.
Some ask Why are they com
ing? They don't know. will
tell. Its the hand of God. God
is not sending them to tarry on
the street corners and carry beer
all Sunday and if they don't serve
God and 90 to church, God will
let "A great evil come upon them
and even more SO than the chill
dren Of Israel. God will turn the
enemy on you and you viii ~
driven from the city. Young
people 60 to church and Sunday
school.
Mrs. Sarah Peter.
S23 Wmnebago st.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-08-02
Rockford, Ill.

Mrs Matte Field is much i'm
proved she is visiting her sister
Mrs. Lena Robinson
MIR. Leroy Dt Priest and Mr.
Campbell visited Beloit over sun.
day.
\ lawn tennis party visited the
PhmeX, and good time was
spent Saturday afternoon
Mrs. Lydia Harris, is visiting in
Paduck. Ky. for a few weeks.
Mrs. w. J. EtA:ilge enter
tanned the l.. $. c. Tuesday night.
The president, Mrs Hicks, ex-
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-08-02

pressed sympathy for the loss Of
our member Mrs. Bertha Baxter,
who was a chartered member.
The Nonperial and Sunshine
Clubs held a grand concert Wed
nesday evening, some splendid
numbers were rendered.
\ basket picnic was given by
the Afternoon Art Club Friday
at the home Of Miss Powell.
A picnic was given in honor Of
Miss Irene McMmn by Miss
Blanch Smith.
Miss NJ. Reed of Kansas City
Mo, is stopping with Mrs. Ella
Harris for an indefnate stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charleston Of
Chicago are making their home ii
Rockford.
\ small note to Rockford citi
Gems: A large rooming house i
needed in Rockford, if you
walked all day looking for 4
room. "You would say so too. "
Mrs. G. r. Gerum and daughtel
Geredine, are visiting relative.
and friends in st. Louis.
Mr.. A. d. Harris, who ATTENDED
the Grand Lodge X. Of p. at Du
Quoin, is home again.