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DR.. Polling Describes Life
In the Trenches

today. II il were not for them the
war would not have been won They
must not be forgotten. as il is harder
for them to stay at home, no doubt,
than it would have been for them TO
20 across.
"The spirit Of the trenches is not
confined 20 those who stand in the
mud Of the trenches and experience
their horrors" Dr. Polling continued
The women, too, have been in the
farthest place OF the line The long
vigils Of the soldier in nights that
promise only terror and in days that
bring only hardship, are not kept
alone The mothers 81 men. their
wives. their sisters and their sweet
hearts. stand there, too. And not on
" these. but the fathers and the
brothers denied the privilege Of bear
ing arms. but entering into the SUI
preme ordeals Of those who DO bear
them. by day and by night, in tense
silence. suffer in spirit the agonies
which the bodies Of their sons and
brothers must experience at every
station ~ the flaming trail which
leads from the base 10 the far rim
81 No Mans Land
Spirit Of the Trenehes"
The spirit u the trenches is the
spirit Of Christian Endeavor. FOR IN
the trenches Of France and in the
camps al home and on the ships of
the sea are today more than 10 600
of the young men ~ our movement.
In every Y VI C. A. group that
met was greeted BY Christian En-
deavorers. under helmets ard with
gas masks AZ attention They had
come from every State In a deem
durout within the first line found
the Lieutenant who was the first o.
ficer after the entry ~ the United
States into the war 20 receive the
CroiS de Gucrrc He is now Major
Robert Patterson Of Huntington. Ind
leading Endeavorer Of his local
church
II found IN the trenches the spirit
Of victory and the spirit Of sacrifice
We have made no sacrifice Only
those Of you who have sacrificed
your own flesh and blood have made
a sacrifice Of note; the rest Of us
have made only good investments
England with her millions Of dead
and France. Of whom IL is said Only
God knows how many Of her sons
have been given offers too great
comparison 10 our own losses for ~
TO accredit ourselves with too much
sacrifice Not only for themselves
were the men willing to sacrifice
but in every instance. where he de-
served il. the enemy WAS taken care
Of at the risk Of the life Of some of
our boys
The meeting held for DR.. Polling
last night at the First Presbyterian
Church, was presided over By w. Roy
Breg. general secretary Of the Texas
Christian Endeavor Union. DR. Pol 4
ing. again delivered part Of the lee
ture given in the afternoon, and also /
spoke in the interest Of the Christian
Endeavor work. A special musical
program was rendered by the choir.
rhs closed the visit Of DR. Polling
who will continue on his tour in Tex
as.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-28

Prosperity and War Savings
Stamps are twin brothers Adopt
them both and you will always be
glad you did
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1918-11-28
The Strong Withstand the Winter
Cold Better Than the Weak

You must have Health. Strength and En-
durance to fight Colds. Grip and Influenza.
When your blood Is not In healthy
condition and doee not circulate properly.
your system 10 unable to withstand the
Winter cold. -.
GROVES TASTELHSS cmreeaC
vortifes the System Aesinst Colds. Grip
nd Influenza by Purifying and Enrichine
ne Blood. ,.ssr
IL contains the welI-known tonic prop
rites OF Quinine and Iron In a form
acceptable TO the most delicate stomach,
and 10 pleasant TO take. You can soon fee
'ts Strengthening. lnvieoratine Effect go
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21

a candidate for the republican termination
for attorney-generah The legal ability Of
Mr. Austin was recently recognised In
marked way through his selection by the
National City Bank Of New York to take
charge of important legal work In China.
He has long been recognised as one Of the
most promising Of the younger lawyers
Of northern Vermont. He has had Inn
portant cases in Burlington. having help
ed represent the Burlington municipal
light department in litigation. If he en-
ters the lists for attorney general. he will
be a strong candidate.
In this Connection It IL worth noting that
Senator Melvin q. Morse Of Hardwick and
Harry A. Black Of Newport. clerk Of the
House. are regarded as probable contest
ants for the nomination for secretary Of
state. in case Secretary Frederick G.
Fleetwood. Of. Morrisville. Is drafted for
the INDEPENDENTLY. as Is being
suggested in case there is general dispo-
sitioK to make no change in the head Of
the ticket. IL Governor Granam snOul0
resist the strong disposition to keep him
in office on account Of the war. It Is UNI
derstood that former Lieut.. Gov Frank e.
Howe has said he would be among the
candidates that will probably include
Judge Charles H. Darling Of Burlington.
widely recognized as a strong man, and
either Lieut.. Gov. Roger w. Hulburd or
Secretary Of State Fleetwood Of Lamoille
county. both Of whom have elements Of
marked popularity.
We have heard Of no disposition on the
part Of anybody to contest the positions
Of State Auditor Benjamin Gates or State
Treasurer Walter F. Scott. and presum-
ably they will continue to have a clear
field.
As q rule voters are saying 1t is too
early to settle anything yet. especially in
view Of tho pressing duties Of the war.
and many things are liable to hapen be.
fore September arrives.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
SHEETS.

Sheets are what a heavy rain Is said
to come down in.
Also they are what q drunken man ia
said to have three Of In the wind.
incidentally. they are used on beds, in
numbers ranging from one to two per
bed.
There are cotton bed sheets and linen
bed sheets and hotel bed sheets.
In some states the hotel sheets are re-
CURED to be nine feet long.
In some states they are not, but the
patron Of the hotel knows. even II his
sheet Is only five and half feet in length,
1t Will be long enough before there Is
another clean one on the bed
l have seen hotel sheets in all states,
A bed sheet folded and lying on a shelf
OF linen closet or In laundry bag is
about as quiet and we'll behaved an article
as one could wish to see.
one would never guess from its down.
cast eye and general decorous air that it
had latent devilment in It,
But that same sheet. II you get into bed
with 1t on top Of you after a roast-pork
or mince-pie supper. develops the most
Douglasfairbanks disposition imaginable
While You lie quietly beneath 1t, 1t will
yank itself loose itself into a rope and
leap violently from beneath the outer
covers to lie writhing on top Of the spread.
Just before you wake from q long and
fruitless Tight with 1t. 1t quiets down and
swears 1t never moved throughout the
entire night.
The activity Of a sheet under such cir
cumstances Is greatly augmented IL one
Is sleeping with a little boy who also ate
mince pie.
Under such circumstances have known
the sheet to be hanging from the chande-
lier by a. m.-Strckland Gillian, in
Farm Life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
THE STORY TELLER.
NOT FOR HIM.

Farmer Hans was in search Of a horse.
Il have the very thing you want" said
the stableman, "a thorough-going road
horse. Five years old, sound as a quail,
s175 cash down. and no goes ten miles with
out stopping" Hans threw his hands sky
ward. mot for me-" he said. II wouldn't
gif you five cents for him. lif eight miles
out in de country und I'd half to walk back
two miles."-Chrstian Herald.
NOT GUILTY.
An old negro went to the office Of the
commissioner Of registration in a Mis-.
souri, town and applied for registration
papers.
what is your manner" asked the ON
cial.
George Washington" was the reply.
We'll. George. are you the man who
cut down the cherry-tree?"
mo, sub, l amt de man. I amt done
no work for nigh onto a year."-Every'
body's Magazine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21

The Hon. ". H. Hays, the new chair.
man Of the republican national commit
tee, 10 the youngest man who has ever
filled that important position, being only
thirty-eight years Of age. He makes up
in experience and innate ability and
energy any possible lack in years. From
all we can learn he is the most promising
chairman the organization has had In
q long time. He helped make Indiana
part Of the oasis in the republican de-
sert Of the Middle West in the last presi
Dental campaign.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
AN ENTERTAINING "PATRIOTv' UN-
AWAREs.

A host Of people who saw the late Ver-
non Castle "trip the light fantastic"
probably little dreamed Of the noble spir-
II which animated him. When the strug-
gle for humanity came the apparent apos-
tie Of the light asd airy and trivial set a
worthy example for all Of us by throwing
overheard his annual revenue from his
art, amounting in his case to 100000. and
offered his life on the altar of his country.
Castle, or Blythe. to give him his real
name. had demonstrated his patriotism
absolutely by winning decorations for his
service on the western battle front. and
earned an honorable retirement he per-
sisted in continuing his great financial
sacrifice by devoting his time to the in
struction Of young Americans in aerial
navigation. It was thus he lost his
lift at an age when most men feel
they are just beginning their useful ca
reers. All honor to Vernon (Blythe) Cas-.
tie. who while he danced into fame. won
a hero's crown through death in patriotic
service.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
GERMAN SPIRIT.

THE Germans. eating bread that is one
third sawdust," said General Michael
Ryan. of Cincinnati. at the meat packers
convention in Chicago. ARE desperate, and
they'll soon be taking desperate steps to
get peace-a peace. of course. without
indemnities.
1.-THE Germans first plunged the world
into war. and now they want to get on
without punishment. Why. the rascals are
worse than little Tommy.
Where's Tommy said his mother on
Christmas morning.
I'm almost ashamed to tell you
ma am said the cook.
Jane. where is he? his mother re-
peated.
Would you believe 1t. ma'amT groaned
the cook. He's locked himself in the
pantry where we put the mince pies. and
he says he's going to eat and eat till he's
too sick to be whipped "-Detroit Free
Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
RAISING FALLEN TREES.

during the spring and summer rains.
when the ground In soft, it often happens
that choice fruit tree will be blown
over 1t must be got back while the
ground Ii still soft and guyed In place
until the roots make a new growth. A
wire or chain must not be used next to
the park and rope will not stand the
weather Take II piece Of old leather
trace about two feet long and rvet a
ham clip to each end.
fass this around the trunk ut the
proper height and fasten a wire to the
Clips Then drive stake firmly In the
ground and attach a block and tackle or
heavy wire stretcher ana pull tree back
10 position with one horse Then rast en-
one or two guy wires to tho clips on
trace ana run the stakes 60 set as to hold
tree In position. Farm Life.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
FIRE AT GUILDHALL,

The village of Guildhall suffered serious
loss by fire when two dwelling houses
and barn were destroyed, together with
large quantity of hay. A defective
chimney in the home of Harley 8. Hill
started the fire, which destroyed that
house and the barn containing 60 tons of
hay. The home Of Benjamin F. Ford
nearby was next burned. and the flames
made such Roadway that dynamite was
used to blow up the buildings to prevent
Its spreading to other places.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
FOR GOvERNOR-CHARLEs II.
DARLING.

What manner OF man ought to become
governor Of Vermont in this time Of world
war, when unprecedented questions are
coming up for decision every day? Obvi-
ously he should be a man Of experience
and force, we'll grounded in the principles
Of sound government, and yet open-mind-
cd enough to grapple with utterly new sit
uations. It is our opinion that he should
be a man progressive enough to swing
Vermont into line in favor Of the national
prohibition amendment and yet conserva-
tive enough to meet and vanquish the Boil
sheviki contagion which threatens the
sanity Of the world. He should be enthu-
siastically American.
Among the mentioned for the high Office
of governor. we can think Of one who has
all these qualities. The man whom we
have in mind served with distinction in a
war portfolio throughout the vigorous
Roosevelt administration. He has had
conspicuous judicial experience. and for
years has stood in the front rank Of his
profession for legal sagacity. for fighting
nerve. and the old-fashioned brand of
honesty. He is truly progressive, and yet
where conservation would be better fol
the State. there is no man whom we would
trust to keep at more even keel.
To the questionable ought to be the
next governor of Vermont-the FREE
PRESS answers. Charles H. Darling.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21

Vermont stands at the front because
alone among all the New England States
she will not be obliged to send troops to
camp under the next draft owing to the
number Of volunteers sent forward by
the state. Now that the vermonters have
been put in front let the lines be kept
we'll closed up" BY New York and other
States that are not enlisting as they
should.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
RECTOR USES MOTOR SLED.

The Rev. F. c. Williams Of Chester has
been experimenting with a motorcycle on
runners and is said to have evolved a
machine that gives satisfaction on winter
roads. People who saw the various trials
Of the device predicted that 1t would not
go. but trips which the rector took prove
the machine a perfect success. A three
speed motorcycle is used as the basis
The front tire is taken off and a runner
clamped onto the wheel. A side runner
is attached by a frame to the right side
Of the cycle. having the same tread as
the regulation sleighs. The motorcycle
thus runs on the left track.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
NORWICH REUNION THURSDAY.

The Norwich University Alumni associa-
ton of Boston will mobilize its members.
guests and friends at Young's Hotel Thurs
day evening, Among the guests of the
association will be: Lieut. Herbert r.
Roberts, d. C. L., dean of the university.
acting president; Col. Frank Tompkins,
former commandant now commanding the
301st Regiment, National Army Camp
Devens; Captain George l.. Byroade. U.
s. A., present commandant at the uni
versity; Private Arthur J. Mckay. 1907.
Twenty-third Battalion. Queens Royal
East Surrey Regiment. who went lover the
top" in France and came home with five
wounds. There will also be delegation
Of commissioned Norwich men from
Camp Devens and other military and naval
stations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
PRINCESS PAT" VETERAN.

Private Alexander Allan, formerly OF
the Princess Pats, the famous Canadian
regiment which won undying distinction
at Ypres is spending few days In Barre.
ie Joined the regiment at the outbreak OF
the war and was one of the survivors OF
the first battle of Ypres. Later. he suf-
fered a wound In the foot and when shell
shock put him out Of the connict inden-
nitely he was given an honorable dis
charge.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
MAY NOT HAVE WOOD YARD.

Although the aldermen of Barre have
decided to recommend to the city at the
March meeting the project of municipal
woodward, there is question as to
whether the city charter confers the right
on the city to establish woodward and
the fuel committee is Investigating as to
the possibility Of conducting such an in
stitution. 1t is possible 1t may be neces-
sary to wait until the Legislature convenes
and the charter amended.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
WINDSOR STORE BURNS.

Damage to the extent Of between SIC. 900
and $4,000 was done to the two-story
H. d. Morrison block In Windsor February
ID. The Windsor News company,
the Bora tailor shop. the Marcott Broth
ers' Grocery company. Thibault's barber
shop, the d. NJ. Coy jewelry store, all
suffered heavily. The blaze is sup
posed to have started from leaking
kerosene can.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
PLAN REVIVAL IN BARRE

Clergymen of five Protestant Churches
in Barre are interested in plans for big
revival to be held there in March.
Evangelist r. S. Smith of Boston will
conduct the revival. He is associated with
the New England evangelstic organiza-
ton of Boston.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
HAS NEW LIBRARIAN.

The engagement Of Miss Edith I. Wright
of New York as librarian Of the Brattle-
boro Free library to succeed Mrs. Frank
Pratt, resigned. has been announced. She
has served as first assistant to the Vermont
public library commission. The library has
now more than 21,OOO volumes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
CHARGES BROTHER WITH FRAU

At hearing at Brattleboro Thursday,
Mrs. Aurilla NJ. Cummings Of that town
charged her brother, Clarence l.. Bean
Of Springfield. with fraudulently taking
from his mother, Mrs. Della II. Bean.
before her death. mortgage and note
for H.. 800 on property in Woodstock. Mrs.
Bean lived with her son at the time
of the alleged fraud. Later she went ia
Brattleboro to live with her daughter
Mrs. Cummings. and was unable to find
the mortgage and note and thought she
had lost them. She then assigned them
to her daughter on the town clerks
records In Woodstock. After her death
the son produced the mortgage and note
and claimed the interest, saying his
mother gave them to him. Judge Stanton
refused an injunction against Bean tc
safeguard all the property and continued
the hearing to March
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
SCHOOL SHORT 100 TONS OF COAL

Although the coal shortage situation
In Rutland has been greatly relieved by
the arrival Of considerable fuel. SO that
over 400 tons were in the bins of dealers
Thursday, the startling statement was
made at the special session Of the school
commissioners Thursday that there are
three public schools with less than a
weeks supply, and that 100 tons is needed
to carry the schools through the re-
mainder Of the year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
POSSIBLE ATTORNEY-GENERAL AMI
OTHER CONTESTS.


II We had the old fashion State conven-
ton. slate would probably be hxed up
in connection with positions on the State
republican ticket. with a private agree
ment as to the distribution Of the loaves
and fishes. Now that the members Of the
party a. whole have this entire situa-
ton in their own hands slate-making has
taken it, place among the lost arts. At
least Il IL no longer possible to make a
slate that the people will not break, II
the mood strikes them. Hence aspirants
can simply propose while the people them
selves by their ballots select their own
party candidates.
This being the situation the prospect
10 that the preliminaries Of the State
primary nominations next September In
preparation for the State election in
November will witness at least one OF
two contests. 1t has been generally as
sumed that Attorney-Genera Herbert g.
Barber. Of Brattleboro. would be candi'
date to succeed himself in the primaries
It 10 already intimated that Attorney
General Barber will have opposition from
Attorney Franck C. Archibald. OF Man
chester Center. who has long had aspir'
atoms In this direction.
Under these circumstances some Of thu
friends of Warren r. Austin. who II 30
riously contemplating a removal from st
Adams to Burlington. are in some In
stances saying that he will probably b
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
IT'S A FACT.

An attendant at the Zoo tells of two
countrywomen. mother and daughter. who
were visiting the place for the first time.
At last they came to the hippopotamus,
and stood for several minutes. transfxed
in silent wonder. Then the mother turn
ed to her daughter and said with the
greatest gravity: "Myl amt he plain?"--
Eyerybody's Magazine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
TO GIVE FIRST conc

TO GIVE FIRST CONCERT MARCH g.
The Rutland community has decided
upon March 6 as the date for its first
public concert. which will be given In CO.
operation with the parent-teacher as
sociations Of the city. The proceeds will be
given to the bureau Of cooperative chari-
ties for its welfare work.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
x.RAy SHOWS NO BULLET.

The condition Of Frederick smith OF
West Rutland, a private in the 3osnd Lieht
Field Artillery. who shot himself IN the
head twice Sunday afternoon, being as
consulate over returning to camp, Is FAVOR
able. An x-ray photograph showed no
signs Of a bullet in the skull and 1t Is
thought the young soldier will recover.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
DEAD AS RESULT OF FALL.

Ralph w. Jasmin. 49, is dead at Rut-
land as the result of injuries received
when he fell down the cellar stairs
Thursday morning. He was going down
stairs to the basement when he fell back
ward, striking his head on the concrete
floor and fracturing his skull at the base
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
LODGE is 60 YEARS OLD

Charity Lodge, No. 43. F. & A. NJ. of
Bradford celebrated the Goth anniversary
Of its chartering Friday. The event was
celebrated by the raising of Ave local
business men to the sublime degree Of a
Master Mason.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
NEAR $4,000 BUILDING FUND.

The Rev. w. N. Lonergan Of the Church
Of the Holy Innocents of Rutland has
notified Bishop Rice that the building fund
which the parish has been raising for some
time now amounts to $4s,377 About $50. 900
Is required to complete the church building
and $4,000 for the school.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
ESCAPES SERIOUS INJURIES.

Treffley Jarvais Of Readsboro suffered
the fracture OF three ribs and decorations
on one ear when. as he was unloading logs
for the box company. the stakes gave
way and let several logs roll on to him
before he could get out Of the way.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21

Governor Graham has done well to
emphasize at this time the desirability Of
producing an Increased quantity OF food
in Vermont .his year. It is not to early
TO begin to consider ways and means.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
FAVOR PURCHASING TRUCK.

Rutland aldermen are in favor of pur-
chasing a truck, the city fathers deeming
1t expedient. 1t is almost impossible, 1t Is
said, to hire teams at prices within rea-
son. to do street work. and Mayor Brislin
deems It advisable for the city to own a
three to four-ton truck.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
NO MORE SMALLPOX IN BARRE.

The authorities believe they have a firm
grip on the smallpox situation in Barre.
Barring the isolated case diagnosed last
week. no more cases have been reported
developed and it is believed the malady
will not spread. A rigid quarantine Is
maintained in the neighborhood where the
one case is confined.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1918-02-21
HARBINGERs OF SPRING.

Robins. first harbingers Of spring. are
now being reported from various sections
Of the State. First word came from Stowe,
and now comes news from Coventry.
where no less than two have been seen.
Crows, too, have been seen in Coventry.