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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18
THE RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS
To the Editor Of the Register:


Permit me to make a few remarks in
reference to a recent paragraph in your
paper which was copied into the Bur-
lington Free Press
/. The type Of education which Oxford
has to offer is declared to be too heavy
with the classics and too theoretical"
Your readers may be interested, and per-
haps surprised, to learn that at Oxford in
addition to the courses in literae hui
maniores and in mathematics there are
final honor schools in l. modern history:
IL. jurisprudence; 3. theology: 4. natural
science (Which includes as separate
schools a. chemistry: b. geology: c. bot
any; d. zoology; e. animal physiology; +.
physics: g. astronomy; h, engineering);
8. oriental languages; c. modern lam
guages; I. English language and litera-
tura.
These subjects hardly correspond with
your description. nor can they fairly be
condemned as too theoretical" They
are not professional or technical; uni
versity Is not supposed to be the place
for technical or vocational training. TO
any Of these studies man can devote
his entire time during at least two years
Of his Oxford course, or after his hrst
term when he should be able to pass the
only examination that stands between
his admission and his fina! honor school
2. The idea that the courses OF study
have been laid out to suit the tastes or
preference of the English nobility" would
he provocative OF more than a smile
with anyone really acquainted with the
facts. The proportion of 1.-The nobility"
to the mass Of students at oxford Is eX-
ceedingly small.
g. As regards the English aristocrats."
Oxford and Cambridge are not bit more
aristocratic or exclusive than Harvard
and Yale. Mr.. Rhodes idea of American,
colonial. and German students spending
three years at Oxford was that the priv
ilege would by no means be all on the
side of the guests. His hope was. and is
the hope OF those who are interested in
carrying out his trust that this comrade-
ship OF students would tend to better
mutual understanding between the differ
ent countries and peoples whose youth
ful representatives were thus brought to-
gether This surely Is a more worthy en-
deavor than the sowing Of distrust which
one would fear to be the result. II not
the intention. Of your remarks
l. While the Vermont committee of Sc
lection has never lacked a reasonable num-
ber OF candidates from whom to choose
our scholar 1t must be acknowledged that
not so many OF our best youths come for
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THEIR WIVES HANDS.

There are many men in Buffalo who
could not win the blue ribbon at "hus-
band show" such as was given in Dallas
Texas the other evening by the women
OF Presbyterian Church, remarks the
Buffalo Commercial. The men who at
tended the show were asked to give the
date of their wives birthdays, to describe
the dress their respective wives had on
at that minute, to give a recipe for cake.
tell the market price for butter and eggs
and sew button on their coats in two
minutes. AS a climax the ladies stood
behind curtain and raised one hand
each above it. The contestants We're sup
posed to pick out their wives with the
hand as a clew. Only two succeeded in
that test. and one man was letter perfect
in the entire contest, thus winning the
blue ribbon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18
PEACE AND PROSPERITY.

J'roci emst:on uf Gcvegnor Gates Emu
me'ntes RcaauGs for Thanksgiving.
QoveYnor s3atos has issued tho following
proclamation designating Thursday. No
yenlbc- y. as Thanksgiving day
Almighty God mas bleGsed US with an
otl,er yrsir Of Substantial prosperity. Our
educational. agricultural. industrial aad
commercial interests throughout the state
have shown stolGy and wholesome prog
ross. The busy stores ana markets, the
whjrliag machinery Of shops and facto-
ytes. the sorg OF tho harvect machines and
tfe we'll attended institutions OF learn
Ing are symbols of our intellectual I'D
vancsrylert ard unparalleled eoouc:nic suc-
cAs3.
Nt.ove all VIC, as a nation. havo been
kept free from entertainments In a telrible
vs.: now being wass1 In other lands Yet
not ur;nindfll n. the ravases OF the great
struggle our people have materially as
sisted IN alternating the suffering which
unnecessarily follows such n conflict In this
Wa have been blessed. our hearts have
been aept warm with sympathy and por-
sistent hopec;lness Of a speedy end Of It
ali.
lnIS bCIuS8ao HtS pIoNSit AOANiSAy W
mind our duty And responsibility to man.
iund. and with i. the opportunity to be-
come the greatest peace bearing and truly
democratic nation the world has over
known For THO opportunity with all our
oths: and nary blessings we should DO
thankful.
Therefore. /, Charles Wanslov Oates
governor OF tho state OF Vermont. do set
apart Thursday, the 18th day OF Noven-
oer. - D. 1916. az a day Of public thanks
giving and urge that on that day we gain
er in GU. churches anG assemble around
our nrcs:dcs 70 render thanks unto Al:
mighty GlSi for tho many bountiful gifts
that have SO generously bssn bestowed up
on us. and fssventiy pray for strength to
meet t.l0 great responsibilities that must
como 10 us ~ lovers OF peace and liberty
Lot us prav together that the great war
may end. TINT homes rnsy he restored and
loved ones returned to their families. and
that all mon may soon learn to so love
their followmsn. that they uhall. without
fear OF conflict and with assurances Of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18

vita a severe case OF ors aic Weakness.
=! na43 Dacka1hs, r?irls IN my hips aod
'7er EAy Kidneys, nsadac.e. dizziness.
ass:tada had no ensiyy. limbs schcd
and : WA aiwsys tirsd. Twas hardly
nbls . do MY housswcrk. ] hal sakcn
Ly1Ia +. pinkhAm's Vegetable Com
pound 90 ons other occasion, and i: had
's!pe. ms 50 ] took Il again ard 1t has
r,i!t RE W., ,nv:! noS fa.,l ike a new
w2,-an. You rave my hearty consent
20 Use ,:Sy aa.ue and testimonial in st1y
way ,nj I '.ope it will Dsnefs suffering
vomen. Mfrs. j'RPrA TURNER, H:u $,
VAN. St, Piqua, Ohio.
Women WHO are suffering from thoe@
distressing ille peculiar &c shetr sfx
mould no. doubt The ability OK Lydia J..
pinkham's Vegetable Compound to r"-
store their health.
If you want special advice
vrite to Lydia Il. Pinkham Med
cine Co.. (coDfidential) Lynn,
lass. YOurletter will he opened.
cad and answered by Il woman,
= held i'm strict confidence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18
FILM EMPLOYEES FINED.

The second scene in a recent moving
picture STUNT at Ausablc Chasm. when
man LOOK thrilling horseback leap
from ono OF tho cliffs to thu watey below,
a distance OF ~ feet or more, was staged
In Justice court at Kecsevillc, when Ave
men were fined SOS each The men
had been arrested nv officials Of the
Society Tor the Prevention OF Cruelty
10 animals and all were present with
the exception OF Arthur Jarvis, the
cMer actor who ia In hospital with
broken leg as the result of the leap
INTO the chasm. The horse escaped unin-
,ured. but the Justice ruled that the act
az a'ieeed came within the meaning OF
tho statute made and provided.
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universal peace, cast aside the sword and
forever end war.
Let us remember the needy and sufrcr-
ing In our respective communities. forget
ting rot to extend kindness to the old and
guidance to the young, and withal lend
all our powc; and influence to strengthen
Christian character and develop strong
manhood and womanhood
G!vcr under my hand and the grcit seal
q: the State. 1T Montpelier, this fifth day
Of November, IN the year Of Our Lord
cne thousand nine hundred and fifteen
nnd OF the Independence Of the United
States the one hundred and fortieth.
CHARLES WTNSLOW GATES.
by the Governor Governor.
BENJAMIN GATES.
Sscre:arY Of civil ana military affairs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18

expense of superintendent Of schools for
the year ending June 30, 1915. Hereafter
a change in the law will make the duty Of
paying out this fund dcvolve on the State
auditor. and payments will be made
monthly instead of yearly. The towns
have to certify to the amount of money
paid for superintendence, and they receive
back $1,000 for the first $1,000 paid out and
half of any amount above that sum, except
that in no case shall a city or town receive
over 81, 300 a year from the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18
DOGS BIT 3,1O7 PERSONS
MuzzlinE Ordinance Extremely Inef-
fective in New York City.

Dogs bit 3,1O7 persons in New York city
in the year ending November /. says a
statement issued by the health depart
ment. The bites ranged from big gashes
to mere scratches. which nevertheless
made it necessary for the person attack
ed to take the Pasteur treatment.
The statement says that the muzzling
ordinance is extremely ineffective. 1t
cites the fact that 3j4 OF the dogs that bit
were on leash and 576 were muzzled In
all instances where a dog wearing a muz-
zle was able to bite the muzzle was Of the
strap variety.
During the year 1928 dogs were killed
and 2.165 persons were arrested for viola
ton of the ordinance OF these persons,
1852 were fined and $50 received a sus-
pended sentence. OF the others, one, to
test the validity of the ordinance. has
gone to the New York State Of appeals,
where her case is now pending
Health Commissioner Emerson Is con-
sidering methods to reduce the number
of bites from muzzled dogs. He suggests
the use OF wire muzzles only. 1t is prob
able that the ordinance will be amended
to require the use OF wire muzzles cover
, ing the mouth so as to make 1t impossible
for the dog to bite
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18
THE SALOONS PSYCHOLOGY.

Man is social animel Reformers
with their various reforms 90 not al
ways remember that man lives hero be-
low before he ever gets to Pa-adise-cu'te
number OF years, many of us
Working. doing his duty b. nome and
family, saving his soul In the manner o.
his particular crecd-thcse things still
leave some unoccupied hours and ntill
leave untitled some natural cravings
And the fact is that in the saloon. for
want OF better place, many men dc
md that social Intercourse which Is a
need OF this human nature The saloon
has flourtshed not only because It dis
penses alcohol but also because It dis
penses cheer. or a sorry imitation of
cheer.
This fact, especially co2sp;cuous in the
life OF cities. Ough: to be considered by
those who would abolish the saloon. II
accounts for the refusal o. great citie.
to go dty. ever wheT cha surrounding
country has done So 1he mon 0: the
cities want their club and the majority
OF them find II In the more or less
vicious saloon. The country man is rot
50 inslstent on n place OF social as
sembly, but hc has suffered for the
lack.
substitute for tho saloon must be
found. Such substitutes have been put
forward by ethical and religious bodies.
But all have been propted by some
form OF uplift. Whereas a man doesn't
60 to a social gathering to be uplifted.
saved. or bettered, but to be amused, to
be RELAXED, to exercise with others his
human qualities. What he wants Is fun,
is to hear talk and to talk himself
vapid. exaggerated. nonsensical. or even
vulgar talk. lie wants to trot his human
conceit and human vanity and human
crcdulty out OF the cage of convention
and self-nterest awhile and let them
roll over as horses do when released
from harness
Tho saloon In most harmful institu-
ton, particularly when run unregulated
to make as much money as quickly as
Il can. Also alcohol is an evil. Rut
were tho saloon answerable for its
abuses alone. II could more easily be cx-
tirpnted. Because II ministers also TO a
need. an egoistic and innocent weakness
Of human nature, the saloon is buttress-
ed in our midst Men tell their troubles
impart their exasperations. ease their
spleens, and relax their tensions over the
bar.
The pity Ia that some better place and
occasion has not been found whereby
these human, foolish. but beneficent ds-
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HEBREW WEDDING.
Michael Rome and Miss Dora Schur
Married mt Synagogue.

One of the pretticst of the seasons we'd
dings took place Sunday at the Ar
chibad Street Synagogue, when Miss
Dora Schur and Michael Rome. both of
this city, were united in marriage. The
ceremony was performed according to the
Hebrew service by Rabbi Popkin, assist
ed by Rabbi Sacks. The attendants were
NJ and Mrs Barney Rome and Mr., and
Mrs. S. Freeman. The brides gown was
of white meteor crepe, trimmed with
mother of pearl and duchess lace, and
she carried a shower bouquet of lilies
of the valley.
After the wedding service, Il supper
was served at the Talmud Torah hall on
North Winooski avenue. followed by n
reception and dance, which were attend
ed by over 200 guests. Mr.. and Mrs.
Rome will continue to reside in BurlinE-
ton. large number of out-of-town
guests, including many relatives Of the
bride and groom, were present at the
wedding.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18
THE OCULAR DCLLARD.

You will observe" said Prof Blank.
the higher the altitude the colder the
temperature becomes"
But, amt it warmer near the top Of
the mountains than it is in the valey?"
asked boy at the foot of the class
ION, certainly not replied Prof
Blank. why should you think it would
be-
oh answered the voungster, Il
thought perhaps the atmosphere was
heated by the mountain ranges '-Phila-
delphia Ledger
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18
CURED Dsy OF CRoC,p.

Nothing sr1sht-ns a mother moro sbnn
~ s0lA. hnArse coush Of Group. Labored
erssta.nS. stranglin9. choking ana gasp
!us nrr nresA.t. de,nard instant action
Mrs. T. FaprsJ.y Eau Claire VIA
sAys. "Toley's 7ionsy and Tar cured nv
boy OF sr,up afs.s alhcr remedies failed :.
HenopnnAnnAd far coashs ana colds. J.
w o HniBSun. Adv.
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LOCATING THE TROUBLE.

pains. sore muscles. and stiff joints it
is not always easy to locate the source
OF trouble. but nine times out of ten it
can be traced to overworked weakened
or diseased kidneys Foley Kidney Pills
nave benefited thousands of sufferers
j. w. OSullivan. Adv,
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SUICIDE AT HARDWICK.

Harley f. Norris. aged 6S years. COM
mitted suicide Friday by shooting him
self with % calibre revolver. Despond-
ency over poor health is thought to have
been the cause for the deed. Men at work
on the highway at the Alder Brook road
saw the man turn the revolver on him
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18

h'!u6naIn > |SgS'e
Als Compound .hc
r.xai>3 II deserve
:cr l have taken +
>. different ,!mc
s.ni n always ~
t.vc1 me " h o =.
oA:r mNdicin q !,
failed, and when l
haae n woman CON-
..'leir I always rec.
omnHnd It. Lastwin.
Inv var IttaCk ~,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18
CitrOlax
CITROLAX
CITROIAX

best thing for constipation. sour
stomach. lazy liver and sluggish bowels.
Stops sick headache almost at once,
Gives most thorough and satisfactory
nw hing-no pain. no nausea. Keeps your
system cleansed, sweet and wholesome.
ASK Tor Ctroiax. J. w, O'Sullivan.
(Advl
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18
INJURED IN MILL.

George Moore was seriously injured
while working In the mill at East Com
cord when he tried to straighten a belt
on large wheel. He was using a piece
OF iron when the wheel was In rapid
motion. The iron was thrown with great
force. striking Mr.. Moore In the side of
his face. 1t Is feared the bones were
crushed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18

Serious troubles. II they be not too ser
'ous or numerous, are beneficial in that
they teach us the folly Of taking thu
'.'vial ones much to heart
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18
IF THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH

be sure and use that Old and we'll
tried remedy. Mrs. Winslows Soothing
Syrup. for children teething. 1t soothes
the child, softens the gums. allays all
pain, cures wind collie and is the best
remedy for Dia-rnoea- Twenty-Five cents
bottle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18

Experience teaches Us, among other
tnings' that most of the heavy worrying
II done over <he worst which seldom ay-
rlveA.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18
SHOT BIG HAWK

Harry Houghton Of East Cabot shot a
hen hawk that measured three feet nine
inches from tip to tip. Young Mr.. Hough-
ton Is II years old
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18
APPRECIATED IN FRANCE.

The lie Ripolin building. situated on
wharf beside the Seine river. Paris.
France. was recently rooted with our
Compo-rubber roofing. Samples freA
Strong Hardware Co.. Burlington. Vt
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Deans Rheumatic Pills for Rheu-
matism and Neuralgia. Entirely vege-
table Safe. 2e.eow1t
PASSING THOUGHTS,

II Is only busy peoples time that flies
| that OF idlers seems scarcely to move.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18

Inerc cannot be coed excuse foI
making the sam, in!stI..e the second
time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18

Uttef impatienoc with tho follies that
cannot be dissocated from youth Is a
sign at real old age
Albany journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18

~ Usrulsh No publia1esoa SDaepa in
sonneoeipu wIth . S1hGcriponAA ~ Tia
T18B PRE60
so0 magaAnso published Only shos.
most NsUssntly AsAsd epr as> l,rf.ssA IN
-, usa. ~ othsss may ~ had - asa,.-
cAtisA
Suhs~.bsss may navs more thAs one
pADsp fsosn this dlDehAn9 VT always
pAoos uh1s ~ ~ 20 In v~x ~ ~ SsaAs
- N0oummodAto our ssssamzhRA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18

The man who. when he was a youngster.
took joyful pride in the possession Of
pair OF red-top boots. now has son
who will not be happy until b. has IN
automobile.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18

PAYING FOR SUPERINTENDENT
State Treasurer Scott is sending out
checks 10 the towns and cities in Yer
mont to pay for the States share Of the
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FEELS LIKE 8
A new WOMAN
A. Lydia &. P;nkham's Vege.
table Compound D;speiled
1a:kache, Headaches
and Dizziness

piga.. Oh,., --"1 World - "t:y IL
grAsefri # ! failed 70 give Lyu;a G..
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IGOR the lands sake-.use Bowkcr's
Fertilizers. They enrich the earth and
tbaso who I'LL It. (Adv.)
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VERMONT RTRDS IN CONTEST

Vermont is represented by 90 birds In
the fifth annual international egg laying
contest that has Just begun at the Storrs
agricultural experiment station at Storrs,
Conn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-11-18
TheHAtpy Custom .0fSendlng
Christmas Greeting Cards

to friends and business associates is firmly established
10 the pocketbook that is not unlimited it offers
OF expressing good will to many friends and
ances otherwise necessarily neglected. The stock pat
tern card, however with without the sender's
engraved or printed thereon does offer the oppor.
tunty OF expressing ones individuality does the spe-
clally designed card or folder that may be procured
through the assistance of the Free Press Printing Co.
personally worded greeting, photograph picture,
pit OF tavorte verse may be adapted to produce delight
full holiday remembrance. A request will bring YOU
further information
49, Free Press Printing Company
Burlington =. Vermont.
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PLAINTELD CARPENTER BANK
RT-PT

Walter P. Wells Of Plainfleld. car
penter. has filed a petition in bankruptcy
His liabilities are s62010 and his assets
1892, Of which 1872 Is claimed exempt
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v0u1rAIH PENS AT zrnEr pnEss.
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PASTOR CALLED TO BENNINGTON.

The First Baptist Church Of Bennington
has unanimously extended an invitation
10 the Rev. W. G. Towart OF Ora oe
Church in the Bronx to become the pas
tor in place of the Rev. william F.
Meyer, who is now settled over the church
in Leominste.', Mass. Mr.. Towart was
graduated from Colgate University five
years ago and has been much interested
in welfare work on the East Side in New
York
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Vermont Notes
News OF the State Gathered
Here and There
Psu1. - NJ aDnaDanan. Ma0ve II ftts-
eDsA. a xmar AIiddlebua Pro-
SsAsos. DiAs-Dser Season
- NnAA

IRE ~. DE- uSorws AyB 6oAr,dman,
. native Of Pittsford and dystfnxaishsd
educator. Glad Nov. 9 10 New York a.
IL, hons, of his UpEhsr-n~lAw. ON
Henr, D walker afIs, . rrotyncted III
nssA in biz Goth ysar 6sfvtrB ware Aaad
CllursaAy aftarnoon 10 NV Terk md
t,ur1ai took paane ve1dny m1naax ~
P1stsford Nj Boararnan ONs oo1n
p~omosr q uE1, Shs son a psAoon
esanuel Ward A1d Ann nttbero Board.
enaa Hs -, xradaaksd 6on 0ddAsbury
conssN m lsf7 Ami erom xhs AnArwA1
kh0Ulosh1i Seminary to IA He ~as
eF1AtnnC ~ 0Wn vail IN LEA Psvv4oust1
~ had swv9d ~ . t,bkoP at Mid 0nbu-y
CnfleGo Ana from 1888 Until I'D ~ the
0sunasD0- ~ rhetoric tug.AAh 6serat.rs
end pasychology at thax oolbcge He DO
tame pastor 81 the g1rs, Presby cer1an
Church at Binghamton, ~. Y, in l8A
In 1871 he became professor of systematic
Ehsology at the Chicago Theological
Ssminasy. Tho University Of Vermont
gave HIM the degree OF d. D.. in 1887.
Elfay cite snve him the degree Of LII. u
In 1899. and Middlebury gave him the de-
Eree of LIT. d. in 1910 His wife. who
died In 1911. was Anne Ambrose Walker.
daughter Of the pastor OF his homo church
IN Pfttsford, the Rev. Charles Walker.