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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-03-04
FIVE YEARS FOR SGT. HOWARD
Quartermaster's Clerk Sentenced
to Government Prison.
Jail and Prison Sentences and Fines
Imposed I'm United states Court on
Respondents Pleading Guilty
to Indictments.

Sergeant John A.. Howard, the quarter
masters clerk at Fort Ethan Allen. who
got possession of several thousand dol
lars worth of government funds by
forgery and embezzlement, and then fled
to Winnipeg, Manitoba, marrying one
Violet Lovedale en- route, was arraigned
in United states court Tuesday on
indictments found against him by the
grand jury, to which he pleaded guilty.
He was sentenced for forgery to serve
four years at the government prison at
Atlanta, Ga, and to pay a fine of one
dollar. For embezzlement he was sem
fenced to serve one year, the time to
begin at the expiration of the first sem
tcnce Judge Hand, in imposing sentence,
said that he was sorry to be obliged to
give so heavy a penalty but It was the
lowest adequate with the crime. Howard
made no Louis Ayott of
Montreal pleaded guilty to an indictment
for violating the white slave act and was
fined $3.50 and costs. Joseph Moller of
burlington pleaded guilty to unlawful
possession of military stores, and was
fined 81 and given 80 days in Jail. Leon
MarceiuX of Montreal pleaded guilty to
an Indictment for smuggling Chinamen
and was given thirty days in jail. A
similar Indictment against Surkin Yoon
of Montreal, in which a plea Of guilty
was also entered, resulted in n sentence
of two years at the government
pcnitentiary at Atlanta. Pleas Of guilty
were also entered to Indictments by
Allen NJ. Barrett, railway postoffice theft.
Glendon Tuthill, postoffice burglary.
Indicted parties who pleaded not guil!:
We're: Edward Nelson, postoffice
burglary: Ceylon Clark, white slave at;
H. T. Chase. violating bob veal act;
Frank ~Coinpobasso. receiving military
stores unlaw fully.
The jurors not on the trial of the
pending law case were excused until
notified to attend by the marshal, which
indicates that the present law case will
be the last one heard at the present time.
The suit now on trial is that of
Escanaba Manufacturing ompany Il
Michigan concern, against the Missisuuoi
Lumber company and Richard Lumber
company, trustee, an action to recover
5000 alleged to be due on a contract
over the delivery of lumber. JOIN w.
Redmond appears for the plaintiff and
Warren r. Austin for the defendant.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-03-04
ST, ALBANS WET
ANOTHER YEAR

st. Adams. March 1.-The voting of a
SIS, 900 bond issue and he giving of a
SO majority for license in a vote OF 595
to $50 were the main features of the cleo
ton In this city to-day. The victory for
the license people was almost wholly
due to their perfect organization and, It
is said. the fact that they paid up 81
delinquent taxes, which practically OFF,
sets the majority. They showed remark
able activity in getting out the vote and
dozens OF carriages were kept busy about
the polling places.
]. E. Maun was elected mayor on the
union ticket without opposition and B.
NJ. Hopkins wa: elected clerk and treas
ursr. Other officers ars: Lister for three
years. 8. H Wood: Grand Jurors. r.. NJ.
Austin. Hiram p. Dee and A. H. George;
auditor for three years. NJ. F. Sullivan
library trustees, NJ. Magif and M. s.
Bostwick.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-03-04

again until he learns 1t by heart. So must
we do with this ethical code, and there
fore the prophets must continue.
Since the time of Jesus, many people
have failed to recognize the third prophet,
the man who said: "All men are created
equal with equal rights" This Is the
idea of democracy. and a wiser genera
ton than ours will wish to include the
Declaration of Independence with the Old
and New ~Testaments.
Everything so far has been individual,
with no organization. 1t Is now proposed
to order public life to get this organized
state so that no man will rule another,
but that each will nave his chance. To
do this something is needed. The prlnci-
pies involved, the gospel. should be ex-
planned to the young at home. They
should be taught liberty in the right way.
and, If We care to do it. we can, by ex.
planning TO them the gospel of liberty
and equality and make them household
words so that they will know what II
means. Here is an example: I live in a
community of 5000 population, where
self-government will he developed. Wc
have no sewerage. 7 teach my child, be-
sides the question of hygiene, self-gov-
'IiIHItlt' say. we, the people, UI' s''
Ing to build a sewer. We hire men to do
IT, hut we pay them by raising money by
taxation. where each pays his due, at I
town-mccting where we tend to our al.
fairs" In this way YOU can bring 1t an
to the nursery if you care. and thus
teach the children the American gospel.
If enough of you care when n %neighbor
violates the rule of equality. YOU will in
time have this state of equality.
I have received letters from teachers
from all parts of the country, asking why
It is that the .Jewish children carry Off
SO many prizes. Where do these poor
underfed children get this remarkable en-
ergy? Why do not our well cared for
American children possess it? The an
sWer Is that the American children are
not given a chance. Instead of bringing
end in view. teach them to he more
American and then our children will be
prodigics.
Becausc the third part of the GOSPEL
was spoken in this country. l feel bold
enough to say that | want more con-
scious realization of this liberty. equality
and Justice for which this country is
noted, more teaching of the gospel. so az
to make American citizenship of a holy
here. but not expressed. \ continual re-
iteration of it is needed. I have faith
and believe in God. the gospel. democ-
racY and you, and | know YOU will do
your share.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-03-04
Central Vermont nv

TRAINS LEAVE BURLINGTON.
Chicago.
a. m, except Sunday, for Bos-
ton. Springfield and New YorS
Parlor cafe or broiler car from
Burlington, without change, duo
Boston 4:3O p. m.
7 20 a. M, except Sunday, for St
Johnsbury and Portland.
10 100 a. m. except Sunday, for Rich
ford. Montreal and ottawa.
II 100 a. m, Sunday only. for St Al.
bans.
I 100 a. m. daily, for Boston. Spring.
field n New York: for New
London week days only
Through parlor cars and lining
cars Essex Junction to Boston.
Coach Burlington to Montpelier.
except Sunday, without change
I IA p. m. except Sunday. for Boston
and New York via Montpelier
and White River Junction.
A Ok p. m. except Sunday. for st.
Johnsbury; also for Rouses
Point. O~gdensburg. Richford and
Montreal.
a AK p, m. except Sunday. for Mont
pelier and White River juno
ton. Through coaches Bur-
lington to Montpelier. without
change.
6.d5 p. M. daily. for Montreal and
Chicago. Tourist sleeping cart
Mondays. Wednesdays and Fri
days to Chicago. without change
FAX .. m. Sunday only. for White
River Junction.
IN D. M, daily. for Boston n New
York. Through sleeping carr
from Essex Junction. due Bos-
ton sos a. IN. Springfield 7:4l
a. m.
II. II. Hickok, City Passenger Agent,
y College St Telephone 63S.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-03-04
CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST
DIES; REFUSED DOCTOR

Randolph, March Mrs. Mary Colds
bury, a Christian Scientist. died this
morning at her home IN summer street.
and although she had been in poor health
for many years she had refused to have
n physician called. During the past year
Mrs. Ella Parkhurst had lived with her.
and this morning Mrs. Parkhurst called
a neighhor. Mrs. Morse. who arrived
five minutes before Mrs. Goldsbury died.
She had suffered from a cold. and il Ia
thought that pneumonia may have de-
veloped.
Mrs, Goldsbury came here from Barre
about 26 years age. She was for many
years a membe and interested worker
in the Congregational Church, but later
became a Christian Scientist, and for
several years had been a regular attend
ant at the services,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-03-04
TEN MAINE CITIES .
REPORT ELECTION OF
SEVEN REP. MAYORS

Portland, Me, March ELECTIONS In
10 cities of the State to-day resulted in
the choice of seven republicans and three
democrats az ma yOrs. In auburn, where
the progressives sought to retain their
control, republicans elected Henry r
Porter as nay The democratic can
didate finished second.
Republicans mayors were elected al
Rockland, Waterville. PASSPORT. ELS
worth, at Saco, South Portland, and demo-
cratic mayors at Bath, Lewiston and
Hallowell.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-03-04
UNIVERSITY CLUBS 1sT BANQUET

UNIVERSITY CLUBS 1877 BANQUET
The first banquet of the University club
of Springfield was held the other night
in the Congregational Church parlors,
covers for 40 being laid. The club starts
with nearly 10 college men In it's member
ship and James Hartness is It's first presi-
dent, At the postprandial exercises Ar
thur F. Stone was POSTMASTER and DR..
w. L. Bryant of Ludlow was the guest
on honor. The Springfield speakers were
Fl. D.. Casey, w. H. Butler n ]. e.
Stetson.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-03-04
IOWA PROHIBITION.
(From the Utica Press.)

A very excellent argument In favor Of
Statewide prohibition is that shown by
the recent vote in Iowa There was pro-
hibition there for a time, and then a bill
was passed doing away with It, and now
again, on calmer reflection. the latter
measure has been repealed n Iowa re-
turns to Statewide statutory prohibition.
This result evidently Is in accord with
the desires and wishes of the people who
know what they want, and knowing, set
out to get it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-03-04
STRUCK BY FLYING STONE.

G. Gandarlllas. a Graniteville quarry
man, narrowly escaped death the other
DAY when a piece of granite came HURTING
through the air a distance of 20 feet and
hit him on the left arm. Other workmen
thought he had been kille when they
saw him fall under the weight of the
stone.
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ment. The compensation of the post
master at this office was $3.50 for the last
fiscal year. Application forms and full
information concerning the requirements
of the examination can be secured from
the postmaster at East Georgia or from
the United states Civil Service Commits
sion, washington, d. c.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-03-04
STREET TRAFFIC. STOPPED

Heavy rains Thursday and EridaS
softened the Ice In saxtons river at Bel.
lows Falls so that 1t broke it up and traf-
fc on the Bellows Falls e Saxtons River
Street railway beyond Sabin's bridge in
North Westminster was discontinued.
Pieces Of road In several ports Of Bel
lows Falls and surrounding towns have
been washed out.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-03-04
LANGLEY WINS,
LIQUOR LOSES,
IN GRANITE CITY

Barre, March 2.-Frank f. Langley.
citizens candidate n editor OF the
Barre Times. was elected mayor to-day
by 317 majority over Robert Gordon. The
city went dry by 4 vote of s16 no and
500 yes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-03-04
NOMINATION CONFIRMED
v. A.. Bullnrd to Take Office soon A.
District Attorney.

V. A. Billiard received a telegram Mon
day night from United States Senator Dill
lingham saying that the Senate had con-
firmed the nomination of Mr.. Bullard
MS United States district attorney, Mr..
Billiard expects to assume the duties OF
the office In a few days.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-03-04
FUNERAL DIRECTORS TO MEET.

The Vermont Funeral Directors will
hold their annual convention at Barre
next August 81 and September 1 and . 1t
is expected hat about $50 will attend the
gathering. Barre is also going to enter
tain the Vermont State Bankers associ-
alton at its summer meeting August i6.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-03-04
SHARP STICK DRIVEN IN BODY.

Lillian Rogers, a young girl, was sever
ly injured the other day when a sharp
stick was driven into her body while
Coasting with her brother. Control of
the sled was lost and they struck a fence.
the sister being impaled on a sharp frag-
ment Of the fence. Although suffering
agony, she retained consciousness.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-03-04
VERMONT T
Harry A. Collins Appointed to Stat.
belgian Relief Committee,

Harry A. Collins of Brandon has been
appointed by Governor Gates a member
of the State Belgian Relief committee
A mass meeting is soon to be held at
Brandon In the interests of raising funds
for the Belgians.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-03-04
FOURTH-CLASS POSTMASTER Elk.
ANIMATION.

The United States Civil servios Com.
mission that on March u an
examination will BE- held At St. ALBANIA
a. q result of which 1t 10 expected tn
maxi certifiostion to I'LL . contemplated
vacancy in the position Of ~fourth-class
postma ster at East Georgia, unless It
shall be decided in the interest of the
service to iii the vacancy by reinstate-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-03-04

Plan to have your classified advertis-
ing campaign end when the result de-
sired is secured-otherwise. do not under
take 1t at all.
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Oriental Art i'm American Rugs

~ssVAs0a ~ NN AtssGs aC01I F1V30
If at all interested in artistic Rugs at
modest prices, read every word that follows:
The record of industrial progress
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wonderful fabrics produced at the famous
Whittall Mills at Worcester, Massachusetts.
We have just received a supply of
these desirable rugs, with many more to ar
rive, and we wish to impress upon all lovers
OF artistic rugs how much more desirable
are Whittal1 Rugs than the thousands of
cheap, unreliable Oriental Rugs with which
many American homes are furnished.
The Whittalls appeal to the good sense
OF the great majority who are unable to buy
high-grade Persian Rugs at several hun
dred dollars each, but who wish to procure
the same artistic effect at a reasonable ex-
pense. We cordially invite an inspection,
which will show how clearly, how exactly,
all that is best in Oriental art and weaving
has been reproduced in artistic colors and
designing. The word "WhittalP in a rug is
synonymous with highest wearing quail
ties, and the dyes are absolutely fast.
The Whittall Mills produce as fine a
texture as any of those that are made by
the Ancient Persian, with wearing quail
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With all glamor Of the East removed.
along with certain u~nsanitary conditions
Whittall Rugs stand a credit to our time and
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to the desired size and firmness by ma
chimes of more than human accuracy, the
material could not be better.
The weaving is brought to such perfec-
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these facts and you get Whittall Rugs. They
are made for everyday use, with the STAN
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his masterpiece for the few-the unshod
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We have many styles in stock, all ex-
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When choosing your rugs see that the
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These are "restricted' goods, that is,
but few stores can have the privilege of sell
ing them. We are the exclusive agents for
Burlington.
Upon request we will mail a beautiful
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Whittall Rugs" descriptive Of the many
Oriental designs so faithfully reproduced
in the Whittall Rugs.
We Furnish Homes-Cash If
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October p, 1915.

in that respect. (Clunct, l9ll.J
In Egypt, as in the French colo
MES and protcctorates in North
Africa, the Jewish community main
tains it's autonomy as regards per-
sonal law, and the Rabbinical
courts, established in accordance
with the Firman of the Sultan, con-
tinuc to administer questions Of sue
cession marriage and divorce be-
tween native Jewish subjects.
Neither the Mixed nor the Native
Courts can interfere with them in
these cases. Their competence has
been upheld when necessary by the
Mixed Tribunals which have repu-
dated Jurisdiction. In case where,
after claim by a Persian ew to
a succession had been made before
the Chief Rabbi and rel ected, an ap-
plication was made to the Mixed
Tribunal on the ground that the jur-
isdiction of the religious courts ex-
tended over native Jews only, the
application was resisted because, on
the one hand, the Jews Of Persia are
likewise sub ject to their Rabbinical
authorities, and, on the other, be-
cause the original submission to the
Rabbi was regarded as final. (Clu-
net, 1910, p. 1904 The Jewish
law of succession may even be ap-
piled by Consular Court, which
has jurisdiction in question OF per-
sonal status of the subjects OF Eur
opean States living in Egypt. Nor
mally the consular judge determines
such cases according to the nation
al law, i. e., the English law. the
French code, etc. But an instance
occurred last year, when. acting un-
der the Ottoman Order in Council.
the British consul determined dis
puted succession by the Jewish
rules One of the parties before
him was protected subject who
claimed to be entitled under the
Jewish system of distribution and
as the Order in Council directs the
Judge to apply the law or customs
OF their religious community in the
case OF any parties who are not
Christians, his claim was admitted.
thus a British court in the East NAV
give effect to the Jewish personal
law; and case may be imagined in
which the judicial Committee OF the
Ir'vy Council would be called upon
I" determine the rights OF the liti-
giants according to the dispositions
OF the Talmud.
ne extent to which ewiSh law is
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THE AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD

Rabbi of the Province of Oran. The
first article of the code declares =
Marriage is for man religious
and social obligation; he who does
not marry is considered guilty OF
homicide" 1t is not, however, suS-
gested that the Jewish court has
power to convict confirmed bach
elor of homicide. But the French
Court of Appeal for Algeria has
confirmed the right of native Jew
to have more than one wife, which
is supported by the Rabbinical code.
The Jews of the West are bound by
their Jewish as we'll as by their ma
tional law to be homogeneous, be-
cause famous rabbi of the eleventh
century crystallized the dominant
custom of monogamy into law; but
some Eastern communities have not
accepted this ruling. And though
the French authorities may refuse
to marry civilly Jew who has al
ready another wife, legal effect will
be given to such a marriage when
validity celebrated according to the
Jewish form.
On the other hand, it is probable
that a second marriage more u-
daico) will be pronounced bigam-
Gus when the first has been cele-
brated before French civil officer.
(Clunet. 1911, p. 194.) And French
court in Tunis has refused to pay
regard to the Mosaic law Of the lev
irate which renders a widow incom-
petent to marry until the brothers
of her deceased husband have been
given in turn the option of marry
ing her and have refused. A French
tribunal. it was held, cannot sane
ton the personal laws of foreign
subject which are contrary to prin-
ciples of public international law.
(Clunet. 1907. p. 1917 The Euro
pean influence then tends to limit the
acceptance Of Jewish personal law
in countries where in theory it is
still sovereign over matters of per-
sonal status. But in one respect the
special character of Jewish mar
rage is allowed to dcrogatc from
the ordinary principles Of the pub
lie law of El1rODc II * considered
not only i'll regard to the capacity
OF the parties, but also in regard to
the effect upon their nationality.
uSt as marriage Of a French or
Italian women with a native Mo
hammedan OF runis docs not in
volve the loss OF the wuman's ma
tlonalltv, because Musulman mar
rage does not impose ON fine wiCc
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In Moslern Countries.

we find a much more liberal and
thorough admission Of the Jewish
personal law. In the East and in
North Africa. where there is no
stronslv-narked national life such
as exists NOW in Europe. and where
the condition OF society resembles
rather that OF the European peoples
in the dark ages. the doctrine OF the
personality OF law IS maintained for
all questions OF the personal status.
The Jews are recognized as sepa-
rate religious and national eommun-
itv. and their Rabbirioal Courts
flourish side By side with the Mo-
l,an,medan Mehke1nen Sharia and
the various Christian Jurisdictions.
From the beginning the Mohamme-
dan powers have lett their subjects
free TO enjoy their own personal
law. and various DEGREES OF the Sui
tan OF Turkey have confirmed this
privilege OF the Jewish population
Of the Ottoman Empire. The Haiti
HurlavoIn which is in force to-day,
was Instituted in 1865. and provides
for the legal and administrative or
SANITATION OF the community. en-
bracing rules for the election OF
Rabbi> and lay councils. and the ap-
poinrnen- OF spiritual and admins
,rarive commissions. All questions
.: the personal law. legitimacy.
guardianship. and succession. as
we'll as marriage and divorce. are
determined bv the ewisll authority
thus constituted in the countries
which are still subject TO Turkish
sovereignty according to the Rab
binical law. But OF recent years
there have been several interesting
-1lodihca1io-1s OF these privileges in
those Nosltrl countries which have
come under European control. and
where the Jewish law comes into
contact with different principles OF
public order. Both in Algeria and
Tunis the French. indeed. have
largely maintained the privilege OF
the Jews. and III questions Of mar
rage. succession. legitimacy. guard
iansnip. etc. recognize the sway OF
the Jewish codes over those Jews
who choose . be Judged BY their re-
ligious courts Presumably the
same treatment will be followed in
Morocco. where there IS large
mass OF Jews. II Is noteworthy that
an authoritative code Of Jewish law.
the Ebtn Haezer i. t. the Rock OF
Salvatiorll. has been translated into
French by q president OF the civil
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p. 1906 Jewish law would regard
such a mixed marriage in any case
as null. but the rule OF the Austrian
code is not. OF course. founded on
respect for the Jewish law. but on
general considerations OF public pol
icv.