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New-York tribune., 1912-02-12
THE RHODES SCHOLARS

The vast academic benefaction Of
Cecil Rhodes has become commonplace
Of current and perpetually continuing
history, and as such receives compara-
lively little attention. We are too busy
noticing new things as they arise to
have much time for even greater things
which have been established for q few
years. Yet the simple and businesslike
statement which comes to hand of the
years record Of the Rhodes international
scholarships IS filed with suggestion ri
valling the most ambitious flights Of
romance.
In the last academic year there were
in residence at the twenty colleges of
Oxford University total of 176 scholars
on the bounty Of Cecil Rhodes. That
means in numbers an entire "small col
lege," all supported by the gift of one
man. OF these the plurality, eighty-nine
came from the United States, seventy
seven from British colonies and ten from
Germany-a potential leavening to make
for an Anglo-German entente. When
we reflect that these students are on a
permanent foundation and that for all
time TO come there will every year be
like number there, the farreaching in
fuence of RhOdes's bequest becomes at
least partially apparent.
1t is pleasant TO observe that Ameri.
can students rank well In scholarship
as we'll as In numbers. They are re-
ported: One among the three taking the
Il. Lit. degree, one Of the two taking b.
Sc. and two of the four taking b. C. L.
In the final honor schools one of the
two In the first class. in Jurisprudence
was from West Virginia. and in the Sec
ond class two OF the three in Hferg
hWmdniores were from New York and
New Jersey, three Of the five In juris-
prudence were from this country, as
were five Of the eight in modern history,
and both of the two in English litera-
ture, these last being from Texas and
Oklahoma. In the third class all three
In natural science--physics, engineer
ing and chemistry-were Americans
with one OF the three In Jurisprudence
and one each In English literature and
theology. or the sixteen who We're
admitted during the year to read for
advanced degrees nine were Americans.
There is fine suggestion In the cir
cumstanees of an 0klahoman winning
honors at Oxford In English literature
and Coloradan securing diploma
with distinction" In economics, and
men from Vermont and Oregon taking
honors respectively in chemistry and
engineering aud two from Arkansas
and New Mexico in Jurisprudence. The
carrying back Of Oxford culture to scat
tered communities in our various states
New-York tribune., 1912-02-12

energy from the stored water-or sell
the stored water, as seemed best III the
state sold water only, as the legislative
committee suggests that it do. 1t could
have for customers only those now so
nlaced as TO be able 10 convert that
water into energy-a limited class III
II sold energy as well as water capable
of conversion into energy, II could seek
It's customers and there could DE no
"power trust" The working out OF
proper conservation scheme. to secure
ADEQUATE revenue to the state through
the sale of power while effectively pro-
noting industrial development, is one OF
the biggest problems of the next tcw
years. Perhaps it is not a bad thing
that the Governor and the Conserva-
tion Commission and the legislative COM
mittee should differ so radically, for
there must result from that difference
Il widespread discussion of the problem
bound to bring light to bear on it.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-12

family, and since their leaders and repre-
sentative spokesmen hold that the oniy
union of man and woman compatible WIN
Socialistic equality Is one TO be deoe'
mined by the duration OF what they ca"
sex fondness," and since, moreover ~
Socialist leader or writer OF any standine
denies either the plain implications OF tielI
philosophy In that respect or repu'ia
the authorities that would substitute 'oN
fondness' for the marriage tie. perhaps II
is not a very great exaggeration 10 sas
that Socialism has free love flavor. pue'
in any event, between free love as q"
institution and sex tondness' as the soie
condition for making, unmaltng anu re-
making afinities, l will leave Mr.. Weiles
to choose.
Nor Is irreiigion In express terms h''
cluded in the Socialistic programme IN
deed, the reverse Is the ease. The Sociaiist
party has solemnly declared In ponhcal
convention by a majority OF one that II
Is not concerned with matters OF reisious
belief" Yet an incredulous world WIN re-
serve It's Judgment Socialist leaders IL
anything. are tacticians. But the questiop
flung at tie convention which adopted that
platform, by one or tho deieSdteS' "oe
not then, nor has It been since, answered.
Perhaps some Of your correspondents VINO
seem so anxious to shift this issue from
its moral bearings might try 1t. 1t runs
as follows:
IF economic determinism be true, and
II the moral and ethical principles OF So
ciety be based ultimately upoQ the manner
on economic production, how dare you tnen
say that We have nothing to do with re-
lIgion?" proceedings National Convention
of the Socialist Party. 1908, p. 1862
Mr.. Pallen merely presses the same IN
quiry In another form: Does the theory
Cor, Il you wish, the law OF economic de-
terminism presage or imply the abolition
Of the family and the negation of religion!
or does 1t not? And II not, why not? That
is the question. w. J. O'DONNELL.
New York, Feb. Z, 1912.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-12
AN INTERPRETATION.
, L,ditnr Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir. In Or. Pallen's cleverly written an
swer TO John r. McMahon's article In favor
Of socialism we have socialist answered
by a socialist The answerer is opposed,
hut Is himself guilty Of the essential prin-
ciples of socialism. Lest II may be I'M
aeined that the doctor did not drop any
thing savoring OF socialism. ard lest IL may
NOT be noted that he is a socialist without
knowing Il, witness the following extract
from his final paragraph; The picture
(the socialists indictment OF the present
social organization is immensely over
drawn, Is limned with y ,h. radically falsi-
nc5 the perspectiv~ Ind Is reckless
calumny TO boot" Any one but conserV-
ative socialist knows that no pen has as yet
painted the present failures In dark enough
colors.
He continues: Abuses there have been.
abuses there are. under the present social
organization, but many have been rectifed
and more will be rectified." No man not
poisoned with the virus OF socialism could
have so much confidence In our present So
cialistic system. The answerer has not the
slightest suspicion that present day evils
are caused by the socialism inherent In our
federal and state constitutions and in most
OF our national and local statutes. His
objections have all been many times sue
cessfully answered. 1t will take something
more than a socialist to give the socialists
something that they cannot answer. VIII
not The Tribune make an attempt to get
answered both McMahon's radical social
ism and Pallen's far more dangerous con-
ssrvative socialism?
e. d, BRrNKERHoFF.
Irvington, ~ j., Feb. 2, 1919.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-12
RIGHT CONSERVATION.

Governor Dixs position is unassail-
able when he declares he would rather
start right and be defeated this year on
legislation for conservation and develop
ment Of the states water power than
have enacted into law plan not right.
Right" Of course. is a relative term.
The Governor and the Conservation Com
mission think the scheme of the Ferris
legislative committee is not right 1t
grants in practical perpetuity a virtual
market monopoly Of the water power Of
the state TO be developed through the
states help at the most important power
sites 10 the fortunate interests which
happen to own those power sites. I'm
doubtedly the water power interests
would call this right. The manufacturer
who desires cheaper power than he can
obtain from coal, but does not happen
to own a water power site, undoubtedly
would not call it right. It is probable
that the average person will agree with
the Governor and the Conservation Com
mission rather than with the water
power interests.
This state possesses from 100000 -
water power. The possibility Of this in
turning mill wheels is stupendous. 1t is
the states greatest natural asset outside
the fertility Of the soil. There are
claims that the state has not clear
title TO all this undeveloped water power.
Some Of II, though undeyeloped, has been
given under grant to private concerns.
Yet some Of the grants have not been
decided to be irrevocable. and the courts
have not passed finally on the validity
of the claims of riparian owners TO
power developed through storage of
storm waters 1t seems trite and axio-
matte to say that the state should not
be deprived Of one iota of that great
possession TO which IL has any shadow
Of right. and that no scheme of legisla-
ton should be adopted which would
permit concentration Of the benefits of
water conservation in the hands OF a
few when the power could possibly be
distributed among a greater number.
That is the essential feature OF the
Ferris committees scheme--its eoncen-
tration In practical perpetuity of most
of the water power Of the state in the
hands Of comparatively few people,
with possibilities Of profit for them aud
much harm 10 competitors through re-
futal TO sell power and the like.
The plan Of the Governor and the
Conservation Commission while perhaps
pot much more perfect IN detail at pres
ent than that Of the legislative commit
zee. would preclude any such market
monopoly II would have the state itself
develop and market power--electricaI
New-York tribune., 1912-02-12
eos,es FOR pRgNoEReAsTlANs,

To the Editor of The Tribune.
SIR: The writer, in the interest OF MS
clients, frequently has business with the
office Of the Controller In New YORK. ana
he cannot help noting the contrast between
the efficiency OF the present administra-
a., ~ the Office and the old regime OF
Tammany officials and clerks
II Is really pleasure now TO do business
with the office The officials and clerks are
not only attentive to business but display
a marked degree of intelligence and are
extremely courteous. The man at the
cashiers window is one Of the most cour-
teous, eficient and polite clerks mat 'ne
writer has ever come in contact with
The public is surely entitled TO prompt
co,,rteous and efficient service by intelll-
gent clerks. and that It surely receives IN
the Controllers office under the present ad-
',.,.,rat,or A LAWYER.
Jersey City. \. j.. Feb. 10. 1917
New-York tribune., 1912-02-12
WHAT ABOUT THE "ONE FIXED
POTNT"f

Can it be that the Democratic COM
pass is going to veer away from the
zone fixed point" which more or less re-
Gently became Governor Wilson's pole
star? The treatment OF Colonel Bryan
by the Democratic majority in tile
House of Representatives has been al
most contumelious. His orders are be-
ing disobeyed, his warnings unheeded
and his threats disregarded and 1t is
now proposed by the money trust" in
vestigators to put Colonel Bryan on the
stand as the first witness and make him
produce the proof that the big interests
are in control of the inquiry. This j.
expected to result in n showing up that
will be damaging to his prestige. The
colonel will in that case be only getting
his deserts, but strict justice TO an old
idol is the worst Of impiety.
And the difference between the Demo
cratic party, as represented by its lead
erS in Washington, and its New Jersey
candidate for the Presidential nomina-
ton is bewildering. When the whole
party was PROSTATE before the Lincoln
idol DR.. Wilson was privately expressing
fervent desire 10 knock him Into d
cooked hat once and for all. And now
that the party is knocking him into Il
cooked hat Governor Wilson is discover
ing that he is the lone fixed point" re-
canting his own errors, declaring himself
teacher of "bosh" and embracing mr.
IDENTIFY the BrSanite doctrine of the int
tiative. referendum and recall. Which
is right, the late convert or the bored
backsiider? Will the Governor have TO
re-examine his faith?
New-York tribune., 1912-02-12
New.Dork Grihn,e..
MONDAY. FEBRUARY u, 1912.

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Office Of this newspaper.
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up to the inspiring motto: zone for all
and all for one"

In the Northwest they have railroad
trains which make their time in zero
weather Some Of our Eastern railroad
managers whose engines seem unable TO
make steam when the mercury goes be-
low the freezing point might profitably
go and study their methods.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-12

And now It has come TO the Church
YELL" given from the pulpit platform or
the steps of the altar, presumably con-
Guiding with an "Ah-men" instead OF
the conventional isis! Boom! Ah-h-hg'
New-York tribune., 1912-02-12

Andrew Jackson won the battle of
New Orleans with breastwork OF sugar
hogsheads. Naturally. then, the Demo-
cratic Congressman sees no use for
battleships. and finds 1t better to put
the money into a pork barrel" for de-
fence in every diArict.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-12

Did Governor Wilson misread the signs
OF the times when he recanted his
cooked hat" opinions and turned 10 the
worship of Bryan? If so. he can doubt
less get a new light as he advances In
experience of practical politics.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-12
A FINE cENsoRl

From rhe Buffalo Courier
ono Of the fellows Indicted for implication
IN the dynamite conspiracy was presidant Of
the As,auc Exclusion League, Of San Frsn-
cisco. We may not want the Chinese. but
they are preferable to dynsmiteva
New-York tribune., 1912-02-12

How about making our cavalry regi-
ments a truly Democratic soldiery by
mounting them on donkeys, and so being
allowed to keep them?
New-York tribune., 1912-02-12

Governor Wilson seems to have got
into and out Of Kentucky without hav-
ing been hailed before court of honor"
Kentucky colonels nowadays fail to live
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-13
Birthday Party

Mrs. John White gave patty Tues
day from until o'clock at her home
on Cross street, in houor OF Miss Alice
White, it being her 18Th birthday. A
most tempting luncheon was served at
six O'Clock, consisting of salads, hot
rolls, cocoa, assorted cakes, confectionery
and ice cream besides an immense
birthday cake. The table was prettily
decorated with streamers of tissue paper
extending from the electrolier to each
plate. Following this games were in
dulged in and prizes awarded. A happy
and social time was enjoyed. Miss White
was presented with a gold cross and
chain by her young friends. All present
pronounced it most enjoyable occasion
and found Miss White charming little
hostess.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-13
REUNION
OF CURR|ER
FAMILY

A very happy gathering assembled at
the home of Mrs. Lucy Woodbury. on
Derby street last week Thursday. 1t
was a reunion OF the old Amos Currier
family. Dat of "A family of eleven chill
dren six are living and the ones deceased
reached middle life. Those present were
Mrs. Jane Grow, Mrs. Orpha Dale, Mrs.
Lucy Woodbury., Mr.. George Currier,
Mr.. Leander F. Currier and Mr.. Ell
bridge II. Currier. This was the first
time in forty years that the brothers and
sisters had all been together and it cer
taiuly proved to be a most enjoyable
reunion. Dinner was served, and the
afternoon was happily passed in recalling
old "reminiscences. Mrs. Dinsmore of
Portland Me, aud Mrs. Orrison Thomas
of Oxford, N. H., who are their cousins,
were also present. May they enjoy
many more such happy occasions.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-13
A Safe Savings Bank

During its more than twenty-three
years of existence, the Hyde Park Saw
ings Bank never lost dollar by poor
note, poor stock or poor bond.
This can only mean that its manag er
possess great conservatism, excellent
judgment and painstaking care.
1t means q close adherance to the
motto of the bank from its start, namely
Safety first, last and always" "high
rates of interest--neyer.
Deposits in this bank receive 4 per
cent interest, compounded semi-annually
with all the taxes paid by the Bank.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-13
CONDITION
OF TRADE
IN VERMONT

Reports to Bradstreets for the week
contain such expressions as these, "la-
Dor is scarce and wages high" "Every
man willing to work is employed and
as whole the state over the present
condition of both manufacturing and
retail trade presents healthy outlook
for the future. Lumber dealers report
an active market aud prices holding up
we'll. In the granite and marble Gen.
ters the volume of new business is said
to be increasing and labor in this line
well employed. Certain machine manu-
featuring interests note amount of new
business has dropped off little while
others in the same line report the de-
mand fully as good as usual. Veneer
manufacturers note good market and
state new business is coming in WE'LL
Demand among the paper mill plants is
reported good. The tanneries in this
state report volume of business is in
creasing. Warmer weather has prevailed
and this has had good effect on retail
trade although business has been broken
up to some extent by reason of the holi-
day and election. Reports from the
farmers show but little change in
affairs in the rural sections. In about
week or ten days the work at the can.
ming factories will be commenced. If
the frosts hold off long enough better
yield OF corn will be had than has pre-
viously been reported. Collections gen.
orally are said to be slow.
Burlington manufacturing interests
are we'll employed and retail merchants
report an increase in general trade.
Rutland reports labor in all lines is we'll
employed and business in a healthy con-
dition. Crop reports from the farmers
in that vicinity indicate a good prospect
in most all products. At St. Albans fa-
yorable reports are received from both
the manufacturer and the retail mer-
chant. Collections, however, are said
inclined to be slow. The manufacturers
and Jobbers at st. Johnsbury comment
favorably on general conditions and re-
port the outlook for fall trade is good.
At Montpelier labor is we'll employed as
a whole and retail business is said show
ing some Improvement.
The granite manufacturers at Barre
speak well of general business and the
| retail merchants state trade is fully up
10 normal. Bellows Falls manufactur-
ing plants are well employed and some
gains in trade are reported by the re-
tail merchant. All manufacturing plants
at Brattleboro are we'll employed and
labor is in good demand. Crop reports
are favorable with the exception of corn.
Bennington manufacturers note but lit
tie change in condition from previous
reports. Bethel reports all lines of
business unusually good and outlook for
| the future bright,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-13
MOCK COURT
TRIAL TO BE
BIC SUCCESS

Since the announcement was made in
these columns that big Mock Court
Trial was to be held under the auspices
of the Young Mems Christian Associ.
alton, in the Opera House, on Wednes-
day evening, September 18th, there has
been great curiosity to know "who 'tis.''
The secret is going to be let out right
here and now the public can begin to
look forward to the merry event.
No wonder there is deep interest when
so important question is at stake, as to
whether the affections of fair women
shall be trjfed with, her tender heart
rent asunder and her future blighted
with no redress whatever.
That this Mock Court Trial will be
no light affair will be clearly seen and
here comes the list of participants
His Honor, the Judge, will be d: P
Mackenzie
Clerk, James R. Applebee.
Court Officer, Elias A. Bemis.
Court Crier, Plaintiffs Attorney, Col.
A. V. Newton of Worcester, Mass.
Defendants Attorneys, W. A. Gleeson
and l.. B. Jones.
The broken hearted plaintiff in this
highly interesting Breach of Promise
suit will be Mary B. Brooks, and the
luckless defendant is Claude S. Foster.
The witnesses will be Mabel LaRoche,
Myrtle e. Ames, Mrs. T. G. Carr, DR.. A
E. Parlin and Converse Andrews.
The jury to be empaueled if the
lawyers do not kill each other before
the trial begins, will be as follows: John
Reeve, Rev. Thomas Hall, Prof. G. l..
Forte, IL. E. Randall, W. II. Norton, j..
s. Sweeney, J. w. Thurston, Wright
Danforth, F. C. Mosher, A. P. Cobb,
Daniel Stern, Chas. Streete.
Altogether this Mock Court Trial
promises to be one of the events of the
season, both in the interest attaching to
it and in the crowd that will attend.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-13
Party

Mr.. Ezra Chappell Of West Burke en-
tertained the young people of that town
Friday evening, September 9 in honor
of his neice, Miss Esefa Chappell,
of Island Fond A genuine corn roast
and jolly good time was enjoyed. Later
in the evening Mrs. Chappell served
refreshments consisting of ice cream,
cake, fruit and confectionery. All parted
toward the small hours wishing the
guest good luck, and extending many
thanks to their host and hostess.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-13
Mrs. J. N. Hill, Homer. Ca. has used

Mrs. j. N. Hill, Homer, Ga, has used
FoIey's Honey and Tar Compound for
years, and says Il cheerfully testify to
the merits of Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound, having used it in my family
for years, and always recommend it. l
find it never fails to cure our coughs and
colds and prevents Group. | have five
children and it is the only thing they
take for colds, and always with good re-
salts. We would not be without it in
our home" Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound contains no oplates or harm
full drugs. For sale by Jobu W. Thurs
ton.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-13
NJ. E. Church

The Pastor will preach morning and
evening.
Sunday School at 1910 and Junior
Epworth League service at o'clock.
Service at the Bemis School house at
2.30 o'clock. A general invitation to
all to attend the service.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-13
CHURCH NOTES
Christ Church

Rev. II. Chadwick Burt closed his la
bors in this parish before large audi
ence last Sunday morning and returned
to Lennoxville on Thursday to take VI,
his work in the college. The morning
service next Sunday will be in charge of
the lay reader. Subject of the sermon,
"Hunger for the Right" Sunday School
at 1915.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-13
Leaves for California

Miss Hazel Stevens left town last Sat.
urday for Los Angeles, CAL, where she
will make hef home with her aunt, Mrs
E. j. Cleugh. Her departure from town
is very much regretted by her many
young friends in Island Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-13
Goes to Barre

G. N. johnson is moving his family
and household effects to Barre, where he
has purchased restaurant. The people
of Barre are to be congratulated upon
their luck in securing such an excellent
restaurateur.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-13
Civil Service Examinations

Civil Service Examinations for Rural
Carrier for Island Pond, in Essex Coun-
ty, to be held at School House Hall on
Saturday, Sept 81 at 8 a. m. All those
intending to take Civil Examinations
should apply for blanks at the Post Office
at once.
J.. S. Sweeney, Post Master.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-13
Will be Unrepresented

Middlesex will be unrepresented in
the Legislature of 1912, adjournment
having been taken sine die after the
tenth BALLOT. On that ballot the repub-
licans and the democrats were tied and
there we're six scattering votes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1912-09-13
81 Wedding Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. A. z. Moore of Bellows
Falls celebrated their 57th wedding
anniversary last week. They have passed
oil Of their married life in Bellows
Falls.