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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
gibson WANTS RE-ELECT1ON.

The jackson day speech delivered by
President Wilson at indianapolis Fri
day is quoted by the Associated Press as
containing a passage interpreted by his
auditors as a hint that he might be a
candidate for reelection in 1916 Speak
ing with reference to Mexico, he said:
There may come time when the
American people will have to Judge
whether I know what | am talking
about" and in that connection he said,
If he did not know the temperament and
principles of the American people, he
would not he tit to stay in his present
position
The fat that President Wilson con-
scented to make this political speech
coupled with the announcement that it
was his first political speech since the
election, was enough to indicate his de-
sire for recollection without any further
hint" in his speech II has been evident
for some time that Mr. Wilson would
seek a second term In the White House,
and If the reaction in our republican
ranks is too strong. So that We unduly
presume upon the advantaec recently
gained, that situation win strengthen
his chances of succeeding
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
BENEFITS OF COLLEGES TO THOSE
NOT CRADJ ATES.

The theory that only those who attend
college are benefited by such institu-
tons, is hardly carried out by experience.
Take our agricultural department Of the
State university az sn illustration. The
young man who learns how to run his
farm as business and care for his
dairy and cultivate his orchard and drain
and fertilize his land scientifically. adapt
quality OF the soil, furnishes an object
lesson for farmers in a wide rndiuS who
mover enjoyed his privileges, and they
profit therefrom to a marked degroe.
In rural State in which towns are
already beginning to advertise for ply
sicians owing TO the increase In require
ments. the consequent increased expense
of securing a medical education and the
tendency to settle in the larger places.
it is easy to see what the College of
Medicine has done especially for our
rural communities, with the great ma
iority Of Vermont physicians graduates
Of this institution. Cut out this medical
college and the rural towns will soon
begin TO realize that men forced into
great centers where medical education
costs tremendously and often forced to
run into debt therefor can not afford tn
settle In a community where the returns
will not be large. Elimination Of the
Medical College might be better for re-
naming doctors but it would gradually
develop medical monopoly.
So while the college I'm general doe.
more for the individual who attends
than for the individual who does not
attend. the total valuc OF the college tc
thosc who attend is small compared t.
the total value to those who do not at
tend The men who go to college spent
the rest % their lives extending the col
ege Influence to those who do not go
This is the most effective university ex
tension we have. The hest work n col
lleee can do is to educate a young maj
and Send MN OUT 10 a community "iiei
the majority Of the people have not ha'
such advantages II he is worthy col
lege graduate his presence there will hi
worth far more to the community thar
the entire cost Of his education, and i
should be worth more to them than it il
to himself This is the real mission o
the college-to influence tho world by tn
men and women it sends into 1t. The,
are the little leaven which leavens thu
whole lump, and II is a great fallacy t.
say that the lump IS not benefited.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
THE OLD ADMINISTER ALTON AND
THE NEW.

The transition from the ole State ad-
nlinistration To the new occurred Thursday
day, and contrary to what might be sup
posed from some heated utterances the
wheels of government seemed to be turn
ing about the Same In the afternoon "a
inaugural message struck the keynote
If his idea Of duty when he said ut
is sometimes our highest duty to oppose
what might seem overwhelming public
opinion. We are here to deliberate, TO
weigh the facts to legislate wisely.
The present Governor takes strong
ground in favor of due care regarding
the increase in State expenses. although
he would not be nggardly. He believes
unless the present rapid increase in ex-
penditures can be stayed, the state Will
be confronting a serious situation In I'VE
years, but at the same time he realizes
that progress in some directions can not
be made unless appropriations therefor
are increased,
He wiseiy confined mis- message as a
whole to a statement OF his general
policy thus paTallelng the course or
Governor Whitman and other executives
Announcing that he did not deem II
wise 10 make any recommendation un-
I'll no could carefully investigate such
questions as direct primary, workmen
compensation, the judiciary education
agriculture and such changes In our
statutes as are necessary to conform 10
our changed constitution.
1t is known that Governor Gates mas
very pronounced views as to the cause
Of much of tho crime and part or the
Increased expenditures in the state rs
we'll as in relation to some of the various
problems he enumerated. He will h'
found on Thoroughly solid ground on al
these questions
We print in fun not only Governor
Catess message, but also the valehlcto'7
message of Governor Fletcher
The keynote of the message OF "oN
ernor Fletcher is like that OF GoVerno
Gates, the tremendous increase In stat
expenditures and the most striking tea
ture Of the valedictory in thus connect'ol
is the showing that the administrator
of Justice costs Vermont almost as muc'
in it's various forms as the State expeno
in the important cause OF educauoh' III
6eures given being $500 900 and 100000 ia
spectivey.
As "A means 60 the reduction OF expense
Governor Fletcher recommended the au
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
SANITATION OF
RURAL SCHOOLS.
Results OF Recent Investigation
Analysed.

The Importance of sanitation of rural
schools was recently made the subject Of
"A report of the United States public
health service as the result Of invest
cations conducted in "a stern Tennessee
and northern Georgia. Nearly 5000 per-
sons. mostly school children, We're eX-
amincd during these Investigations. MANY
insanitary conditions We're found and n
number of school children We're seen
from trachuma, a dangerous
contagious eye disease, which, If not
treated. in time impairs, or even DESTROYS
vision. Also many physical and mental
defects We're observed, most OF which
could be corrected by improved hygiene
and early treatment, but II neglected Will
cause needless suffering and hardship
in later life.
Little consideration had been given to
sanitation In the construction of the lar
tied Either In location, heating light
Ing or ventilation, seating Of the pupils.
location of blackboards or sanitary con-
veniences they are inadequate, and In
several respects dangerous to health.
The drinking water for the children was
found to he often derived from shallow
wells. or unprotected springs which may
cause the spread of disease Open wa
ter buckets and common tin dippers are
used extensively in schools of this type
Soil pollution Is constantly taking place
and must undoubtedly contribute to dis
seminate hookworm Infection
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
THE BALTIMORE ONE-TERN
PLEDGE,

The New York World in reply to
A. Mitchell Palmer's plan to have the
next democratic national convention re-
peal the Baltimore single-torm plank
says: There is no need of repeating the
plank II does not bind the President
not to run again 1t does not bind the
party not to nominate him again" 1t
does urge the adoption Of an amend
ment to the constitution making the
President Of the United States ineligible
for Reelection, and nothing else"
According TO that famous and ''indis-
oensable handbook the World Almanac
however, the Baltimore plank adds these
binding words: And We pledge the
candidate Of this convention to this prin-
,iple," which is quite another story and
me it may be difficult to repeal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
STATE Y. ". c. A. NOTES.
Conference Of orGcr Ncrmon: Boys Mt
Chester Promises IL Ne Interesting.

The complete prouram of the nth
annual conference of older Vermont
boys ut Chester January % to "a.
will be sent ont to-day. 1t gives an
interesting outline uf what promises
to be on" of tho best conference. yet
held. The sneakers are all men who
are working with boys and they know
how to talk t. and inspire boys The
music Of the conference will be good
feature. r. G. Wilson of Lyndonville
will lead the singing by the boys The
Chester orchestra will play. The
Chester mems uuartctte. the high
school quartctte. and q union choir
will assist with special numbers.
On Saturday evening the program
will include the splendid moving pic
ture. Prom the Manger TO the Cross"
the wonderful Kalem pictures made in
Palestine and Egypt This will he a
fine feature Of the conference, and it
was secured from : B. Leland of
Montpelier, who has the state rights
of tn" film Dn Saturday afternoon
there will n- "a huckcy game between
the high schools or Chester and Lud-
low.
The conference will touch many
phases of life and work in which the
older boys are Interested the religious
life and service. vocational guidance,
rural life and work. boy scout activi-
ties, mission work, and education
The conference is open to boys who
have passed their fifteenth birthday,
and who represent all churches, Sun
day schools, Y. NJ. C. A. scouts high
and preparatory schools, clubs. and
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
COL. NICHOLSON UBOER FIRE
Commandment at Fort Ethan Al
len Subject of Investigation.
War Department Acts Promptly FOL
lowing Complaint That Army wan
Threatened TO shoot Lyman
SpoOncr, u Chauffeur.

cot W. j. Nicholson. commandment at
Fort Ethan Allen. has been made the
subject of an investigation by the war
department on the complaint OF the W.
G. Reynolds company that Colonel Mich
olson threatened to shoot the company y
chauffeur Lyman Spooncr. The investi-
cation is the result of an incident near
st. Michaels College in Colchester few
days before Christmas, when ChauHeur
Spooner. In tho stores auto truck, passed
carriage in the highway In when were
Mrs. Nicholson ana her daughter Colohel
Nicholson maintains that the Reynolds
car was being driven about 10 miles an
hour and the high speed started UP ms
horses and frightened his wife
Not long after the incident, 'oiohel
Nicholson appeared at the Reynolds
store presumably for the purpose OF see
Ing the chauffeur. He was met by Man
agcr Frank G. Lyon and to the latter ne
is alleged to have said that II the chaut-
feur ever frightened his wife again he
would shoot Spooncr. The latter was
called to the store and confronted by
IT," colonel II IS claimed that ne re-
podtcd the remark to Spooner. who de-
clarcd that h. had not been driving the
car at an excessive rate of speed, that ne
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
MISSIONARY MEETINGS.
Two CIcrgymcn and Mrs Cooper at ST.
Pauls January 10.

The missionary committee of the diocese
has arranged for meeting at ST. Pau"s
Church on the evening of January 10
in the interests of the missionary work
of the church. The speakers will include
the Rev. George w. Davenport provincial
secretary for New England, and the
Rev. F. J. Clark of the Church Mission
House. New York. The latter's subject
Will be The Wide Scope OF the Church's
Work. Mr.. Davenport will speak on
The Parish and the Wider Vision"
Under the auspices of the Woman's
Auxiliary of the church, Mrs. Baird s.
Cooper is to speak at the parish house
ON January 10 II is expected that the
Rev Mr.. Davenport will also speak
Mrs. Cooper worked as a missionary
among the Indians in Wyoming under
Bishop Thomas Since she was obliged
to return to the East as she found it
impossible to live in that altitude. Since
then she has devoted herself to present
ing the cause of the indians.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14

The necessity of extending to rural
schools the same sanitary advantages now
enjoyed by urban schools is therefore
obvious This neglect of sanitary pre-
cautions observed in rural communities
is undoubtedly due TO lack OF sanitary
knowledge. Tnstructing the people in
thc value of sanitation will naturally
serve to make them adopt measures such
as are now in force in cities for the prop
er construction and maintenance or
school buildings and the regular medical
lnspection Of school children. Schooi
hygiene has a great economical value, IN
that Il serves to prevent the spread or
disease and makes the children now in
the schools healthier members of the
community and the country at large.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
TWO KINDS.

There are TWO kinds of people on earth
to-day;
Just two kinds of people, no more,
say.
Not the sinner and saint, Tor It's well
The good are half bad and the bad are
half good
Not the rich and the poor for, to count
a mans wealth
You must hrnst know the state Of his
conscience and health;
Not the humble and proud, for, in life's
little span
who puts on vain airs is not counted
man.
Not the happy and sad, for the swift
flying years
Bring each man his laughter and each
man his tears
No, tho two kinds Of people on earth
that mean
Are the opoplc who HIT and the people
who lean.
Wherever you 20 You viii find the
worlds masses
Are always divided, in Just these two
classes:
And, oddly enough, you will find too
Wcen,
There is only one litter to twenty who
lean.
In which class are you? Are you easina
the load
OF overtaxed filters who toll down the
road?
Or are you a leaner, who lets Others
hear
Your portion Of labor and worry ano
care?
Henry +. Lyman Wheaton in th'
| Christian Herald,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14

The present trend Of sentiment appea RS
to be In favor Of limiting the pay Of
members Of the Legislature to SUN, not
to exceed $500 for the session. let the
length thereof be what IL may The
chief question now is whether to make
tho compensation of the lawmakers n
lump sum OF the amount named or
provision that the total for each mem
her shall not exceed 500.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14

and cake, were served guard of
honor, composed of nine young ladies'
ana conducted by Edward Shepard, per-
Formed some remarkably good drill work.
The members Of st. Joseph's choir, under
the leadership of E. ]. Beaupre. and as
sisted by Mrs G. O. Coutu at the piano.
rendered several selections. The reports
Of the societies showed prosperous
year and healthy growth.
The officers OF the mons council in
stalled are: President Arsene Boucher;
president. Joseph Polssant; secre-
tary, n. J. st. Pierre; collector, Louis
Gagne; treasurer f. H. Douglass; audi
tors, Alfred Depin and Joseph Lariviere;
master of ceremonies. Louis Degraff
marshals, Isaac Patient and Wifred
Trombley; doyen, Clement Beaupre; hon
orary president. o. Gagne.
Tho officers of the ladies' council are;
Spiritual director Monsignor Jerome NJ.
Cloarec; president, Mrs. Marie Hebert
I Pepin vice-president, Hennilne Gravel
secretary, Elizabeth Martin treasurer
Mrs. Hattie Boucher; collector Marie l..
Duprat; assistant secretary, Mrs. Evan
gcline Dubuc; mistress of ceremonies
Mrs. Malvina Morrisseau; ordonnatresses
Mrs. Marie Yandow and Mrs Resale
Yandow; auditors, Mrs Fabiola Luck and
Miss Marie Lcdoux; doyenne. Mrs. Alice
Labarge honorary president, Mrs
flconore Beauregard.
The recently elected officers of the
New England order of Protection were
/ installed Tuesday evening at the Eastern
Star hall in the Masonic Temple by J. f
Tracy, deputy grand warden. assisted
! by f. w. Crannell as deputy CRANE
guide. They are as follows: Warden
Mrs j, J. TIoag; vice-wardcn, j. D
/ Tousley; Junior past warden, a. I,
/ O'Bryan; recording secretary. Miss f,
NJ. Bullock; financial secretary. L. g
/ BGrnham; treasurer. f.. w. Crannell
chaplain, Mrs Edith Buxton: guide. Mis-
Mabel Kelley; Guardian, Miss Ruth VII
liams; sentinel, J. j. IoaE; third trustee
T. II. Kimball following the installa
ton refreshments were served
/ The recently elected officers of st
Nary's Court, Catholic Order Of Foresters
were installed Tuesday evening at thei
rooms on Church street.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
REDUCE STATE EXPENSES.
U'rom the Mormsyille Messenge

0'rom the MoTrSVille Messenger
We are glad to note an increaslne
mand, in the papers. for a reductio
State expenses
With taxation at the limit farmers
everybody can stand. it is evident
state, town and village expenses
be reduced
In this line, the suggestion of an
attorney. that the supreme court I'D
larced by two and the superior
abolished. letting the supreme court
sign certain judges to hold county ed
is worthy of consideration
1t would make a saving Of over
00 per year in sala rie> alone.
II would require stronG, vigorous
for the supreme court, hut that is
II ought TO have.
Strong men, mentally, physically
Of unquestioned ability.
BY the way, not a paper has 1uestl
the qualifications Of any of the men
Of the present supreme court,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
INSTALLATION SEASON.
oMccrs of Several Societies Indicted
into Their Positions.

Inc Joint installation Of the newly
elected officers Of DeGoesbriand Council
No. S6, LUnion St Jean de Baptiste,
ana of the Ladies' Auxiliary, Council OF
L Immaculate Conception, No rs, were
hall' Elmwood avenue by the state repre-
sentative DR. j. Il, Iaroque assisted by
u. Gravel There was large attend
ance AT the installation, following which
reireshments, consisting OF iHA cream
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
POTATOES IN BRAZIL.
Dealers Wish to Receive Shipments
from This Country.

(From the L. S Consular Reports)
Potatoes are one Of the principal food
articles of Brazil and are imported In
large quantities from Argentina, France
and Portugal Importations into the port
of Santos alone during the year 1918 were
from the following countries: Argentina,
$50, aO4; France, $lo9,426 Germany. $685.
Portugal. s4l.s79; other countries. $685.
total, So. $40 owing to the political
troubles in Europe, It Is impossible for
shipments to come from France. which
is the largest supplier to this market,
and shipments from Portugal are also
greatly reduced. Prices are therefore
rising very rapidly, and it would not
only be an excellent opportunity FOR the
introduction OF American potatoes, but
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPART
WENT.

Dnc Of the interesting features of in
adguraton day at Montpelier Thursday
was the informal luncheon given al the
to the county highway supervisors and
the office force of tho highway depar-
nent at which Governor Allen NJ. Flet-
her was the guest OF honor.
The county supervisors had presented
o the retiring State highway commits
,oner a handsome Hamilton gold watch
on the inside of the case: "1o06-Pre-
scented to the Hon. Charles W, Gates by
the county highway supervisors of Yer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14
UNKNOWN

Uncle Ezra-"Eph Hoskins must
had some time down In New Yorl
Uncle Eben-"Yep. Reckon he
eled mighty swift pace liph's
said that when Eph got back ana
into his room he looked at the
kicked IT and said, what's that
thing for "-JudgA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14

WANTED.

When you want anything. advertise
in the new special column Of this
paper Some bargains are offered
there this week which it will pay you
to read about. See page tive. This
every week and one cent word Will
reach them all.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14

would be a great relief to the peop
Brazil TO be able to get them, Pre-
prices are 81 n to $3.50 per case
pounds, including cost, insurance
freight to Santos
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14

Trrns--St 90 u Year. In Advance.
DAir.S by ;da.i $500 n year In advance.
RATE IN CANADA;
DNiIV...... 800 n year i'm advance.
Wit,itL - 500 year In advance.
FEr;I3 DRESS ASSOCIATION,
publishers. Burlington, VI.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-01-14

Italian government has issued pre-
mobilization announcement which pro-
vides for calling to colors OF every able
bodied man in the country between ~
and 40 years. This will give Italy 3loj'
$50 men.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-09-27
WILLIAM J. ROCHE
Long Time Resident Passed Away
Saturday Afternoon

William j. Roche, age ~. died at
his home on jefferson avenue Satur,
day, following long illness. He
was native of Ireland, horn in Kill
kenney, and coming to America
about So years ago.
He was married at Cambridge, in
February, 1868. to Ann Murphy, who
with five children, survive: Julia
and Michael j. Roche of Bennington,
Charles p, Roche of Bridgeport,
Mrs. Rose Kelly of Albany and Sister
Wilhelmina of the st. Mary's school
at Little Falls, N. Y.
MIR. Roche who had resided in Ben
nington for 80 years, was one of the
highly respected citizens of the com.
munity He was farmer and had
followed that occupation for the larg
er portion of his life. His last en-
ployment was with the village street
department.
The funeral will be held from St.
Francis de Sales church at 8 o'clock
tomorrow forenoon and the burial
will be in the Park Lawn cemetery.