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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-25
Misses Department.

3 Atwood Checked Cloth Jackets Sizes 16 and
Is. Reduced from 81 80 to 80 each
2 Atwood Cloth Jackets. Size T. Reduced
from So. 90 to 81 80 each
Atwood Cloth Refer Jackets. Sizes 4. 5. 6
and = Reduced from $3.50 and $500 to 81 81
Tan Covert Cloth Jackets taffeta silk lined.
Sizes is and Is. Reduced from $500 to IS. 10
hir,l fxsar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-25
Infants Department.

1 Infants Git Basket, fancy shape. trimmed In
pink silk ribbon and lace Reduced from $500 to
81 So
? Ch.Idreu's Coats Russian STYLE brown and navy,
trimmed with black braid and belt. Reduced FROM
$3.50 to $6o0 each
/ Imported Carriage Robe. white and blue nov
elty cloth trimmed with blue ribbon. lined with
white s,ik Reduced from $500 to 500
Infants Nainsook Long Slips. open front.
double box plait edged with embroidery. Reduced
from 81 10 15c. each
8 Infants SIX Shirts. open front. Reduced from
81 Is % I5r each.
H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-25
Millinery DEPARTMENT.

43 Colored Tips. blue brown. heliotrope, castor
Reduced from SOC. to &c. each
Navy Blne Felt Hat, trimmed with black
fancy plating and black cOQues. Reduced from
$500 to $500
Navy Blue Walking Hat. trimmed with navy
velvet. velvet ribbon and long natural color
coques. Reduced from 800 to $500
1 Black Hat trimmed with black wings. two
shades of green velvet. black flowers. black satin
ribbon Reduced from $50 to $500.
1 large Blue Felt Hat. trimmed with blue velvet
and owl wings Reduced frem $3.50 To $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-25
Suit Department.

Black Serge Eson Suit Size 40. Reduced
from $12. so $6.I5.
Mixed Cloth Suits Sizes SO and 80. Reduced
from $1,000 to $500 each
Covert Cloth Suit dark green, silk-lin jacket
Size 20. Reduced from $50. OO to $1i.0O.
Black Jersey Waists. silk sleeves Sizes "a
and 30 Reduced from s.. 90 to 81 so each.
A Black TafYef. Silk Waists Sizes "a and So
Reduced from $500 and Sc. 90 to 81 3 each
- fine Plaid Cloth Waists. Sizes 81 to 40
Reduced from -25 to 95c. each
y Dark Outing Flannelette Wrappers. Sizes "a
to A. Reduced to 69c. each
I'd h,.,t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-25
Art NeedleWOrk Dent.

Hand embroidered Center Pieces. Reduced from
$500 to = 90 each
5000 to $500
I Hand. mirodered Center Piece. Reduced from
Hand painted Paper Racks. Reduced from,
800 to $500.
1 and-embro,dered Infants Shawl with ,osd
Reduced from a 90 to 500. ~
First hs0r.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-25
Souvenir Department.

Fancy Glass Flower Vases. Reduced from 81 90
to 30r. each.
10 Fancy Glass Pitchers. Reduced from 2oe to
10c. each.
Il Fancy Glass Rose Bowls. Reduced from 2Jc
to Zoe.
Bisque Ornaments Reduced from &c to Toe
Q Leather Picture Frames. Reduced from 25c to
Toe. each.
large Japanese Trays Reduced from 500 to
81 90 each.
Paper Racks Reduced from 81 90 to SOC each
Smoking Sets. Reduced from 81 50 to 81 So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-25
Cloak Department.

1 Black Camers Hair Cloth Cape. six lined,
trimmed with ribbon. Reduced from $1,000 to
$S.15.
/ Tan kersey Cloth Cape. Reduced from $3.50
to 1915
1 Black Clay Diagonal Cloth Cape. Reduced
from $i2- so to 800.
fine BLACK kersey Cloth Jackets Size &c. Re
dnced from SO 90 to $1,000 each.
1 SILK Crepor Cane, silk lined. trimmed with
jet. slightly damaged. Reduced from $500 to
s.. 30
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-25
MARRIED..

RENFRo-FIELDS. M. HARRY r. RENFRo of
washington. ID. C., was gu city married 10 Miss
LDl Use FIELDS n Hampton. Va. at the homs.
OF the bride. "Wednesday, November "a, 1897. 10y
Rev. II. Spiiler.
81 RtNtMANN-MTRPiiY On November % 1897
mt st. Domnic's Church. by the Rev Father
0'Rourke, JOHN I. SPRINGMANN. Jr.. TO
KATE 3. MURPHY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-25
COrsst Department.

. pairs French Corsets, cut bias. heavily boned
with real whalebone. tops daintily trimmed with
lace and ribbons Sizes %. D. 80 and u. Re
daeed from 81. sc TO 81 80 pair.
g pairs French Corsets. made Of white coutil
heavily foned with real whalehone high bust
short hips. Sizes IS and ID. Reduced from 81 50
10 s. 90 pair
Il psir: r. & G. Corsets made OF fine coutil,
well boned. two side steels. tops finished with
embroidery Sizes Is. 10, q and - Reduced
from 81 80 to <l00 pair.
3 Second flour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-25
Blanket Department,

pairs 1i4 Wool Blankets, soiied. Reduced from
$500 to <4.W pair
pairs Wool Blankets soiled Reduced from
$500 to 81. . pair
pair 1914 Atwood California Blankets soiled
Reduced from 81. 50 to Sc CO.
o lO-4 Crochet Spreads. subject to slight imper-
fection- Reduced from 81 so to 81 10 each
duced from 81 90 to 75c
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-25
Muslin Underwear Dept.

1 Black Taffeta Silk Skirt. French back. deep
corded founce. protected by DUST founce under
q. ath. Reduced from S1O.5O TO $3.50
1 Purple Tafeta Silk Skirt. umbrella style deep
corded founte dust rufie underneath stinened with
featheri.one. French back tape ut waist. Reduced
from s.. 80 % $500.
2 Outing Cloth Short Skirts. deep founce trim
med with wide embroidery. French back tape at
waist. Reduced from 81 90 to 15c each.
flee Lawn tiIsmises. extra long. neck and
skirt trimmed with Val lace and Insertion finished
with beading aud ribbon Reduced from 81. 50 to
81 = each.
..r,I 1..nr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-25
Sewing Machine DEM.

5-drawer Solid Oak Cabinet Capitol" Sewing
Machine. full set Of attachments guaranteed for
1--WE Years. Slightly marred. Reduced from $22 80
to $l5.O.
2-drawer Solid Oak Cabinet Capitol Sewing
Machine. full. set of attachments guaranteed for
to $500.
Second flor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-25
Linen Department.

90 Damask Table Cloths, red and white. Size
i%xi+ Reduced from I5c. to Soc each.
All linen White Fringed Cloths 2H-yard
lengths reduced from LBS TO $105 each; 3-ynrd
lengths reduced from 81 IS tn 81 20 t,ch-
lG He mst.tched Linen BO ster ca. s 22Lx7s
inches. Reduced from 81. to I5c. eacn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-25
Mems Department.

% pairs Mems Heavy Cotton Hose, gray mixed
Size 9I-. Reduced to pairs for 25c
pairs Mems Atwood Drawers. Size A. Re
duced frpm 81. so to 81 90 pair.
Is Mems Ribbed Undershirts. Sizes Sc and 3S.
Reduced from Soc and 75c. to 25c. each.
First nCfr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-25
Fur DEPARTMENT.

Brown Marten Cluster Scarfs. Reduced from
81 % to 81. IS each.
sn.. Electric Seal Collarettes. silk lined. ke-
duced from $50 to 81. 50 each
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-25
Hosiery Department.

pairs Women's Black Lisle Hose. opera length
fropsfitch. Size o. Reduced from soc. to Dc pair
pairs women's Fest Black Cotton Hose drop
stitch double soles, heels and toes Size 81
Reduced from 35c. TO &c. pair
First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-25

II the scalp does mt give cot Oh to keep the
hair frem becoming dry cd haEsh, re Halls HAIR
Remover 10 render the hair healthy. set and plis-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-25
Woodward =. LOtf1rOp
Closed Thanksgiving Day.
Friday, November Twenty-Sixth,
Last Special Remnant Day.
Til After the Holidays.

We shall have ready Friday the interesting remnant
offerings of the Needing the display
anything heretofore attempted have thoroughly ransaked the several
stocks and separated therefrom everything that OF
Many odd bit of silk ribbon will be found which be
made for Xmas Numbers of odd China Ba Brac
Cut Glass; Scores Of useful lengths Dress Goodends of the
choicest stufsuitable for Womens Dresses Skirts Waists and Chill
drens Dresses neveoow Wrap Suit Linen Upholstery
department the house bargain opportunities
Remnants kind marked
a complete clearance OF them by closing hour Friday.
With this Remnant Sale offer lots of goods purchased
pecial prices which them bargains
Fridays Special Bargain i'm Neck Ruches
Beautiful Crepe Lsse Ruche for back of neck dnty
with laces ribbons pretty effects white
pink, blue maize, chocolate etc.
15c.. for Csc. Regular Price, Csc. each.
Fridays Special Bargain i'm Towels.
Huckaback Towels
cmers seconds showing slight difference Owing
the Towels will be sold by the
95c. to $50 Doz. Worth Regularly IA to "a More.
floor - 10
Fridays Special Bargain i'm Ladies' Handkercf,iefs
dozen ladies' fine and sheer Annen
signs.
$685. for slO0. Regular Price, Soc
Fridays Special Bargain i'm Fancy Silks
yards Fancy Silks dark coongs and evening lengths
suitable for bouses Innings trimmings and fancy work.
Fridays Special Bargain i'm Black Al=Over Nets
yards Square Mesh Black Nets
Waists. Draperies, Dress Fronts and Dresses
Sl.O yard. Regular Prices, Sg.35 and $3.50.
Fridays Special Bargain i'm China Ware
special purchase enables
choice Real China Covered Vegetable Dishes
Quite variety patterns and shapes and strictly perfect
85c. EACH Usually Retail at S1.55 to $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-25

FRIDAYS Special Bargain i'm China Ware.

choice Real China Covered Vegetable Dishes bargain price
Quite variety of patterns and shapes and perfect
S5c. each. Usually Retail at sl.55 to $500.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-08
Bazaar OferO

Nos completeness en- avisar las
simpatcias y elegantes pOnCenas, que
deHtrO de q o dias recibiremos una
explendda. collection de flores artifi-
ciales, como principle del gran surtido
dc nOvedades para este an0 que ira
Ilegando quinCenaImente.
Con este motive, en- benefCiO dc
nuestras cOnstantes fav0recedOras, les
0frecemOs una rebaia notable en- las
preciosas teIas de WchI, Crespones,
Surah, Cachemires, veIos, etc.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-08
SE VENDE

Una caldera nueys, mul tubular, de acero,
sistema moderno, pudiendo sacaTse los tubos
con la mayer facilid reponerlos en- Ell
8cto
Tiere su caldereta de vspor, J todos
les accessories para gu ifeota moDtura
Mide IA pies de largo por de diametro y
rsra verls, vl que la ipterese puede dirigirse
don Felipe Valiant Playa de Ponce, quien
informant de su precio 1870.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-08

Don ATIstides Rivera de New York. tiene
= gu 10 ge iartcifar >us amig r, que hs
trasladado su aldil q honse casa ia bnes
pedes) la cfmcda e.paciosa cass dsI N
M 70 3o4 Oeste caIle Il
ouebts con amplias gentiladas hsbits-
clones mn exeelente cocipero.
Mayo z de 1897 1-9
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-08
la QUIuTA 'CARIDAD''

% Ve9de esta deliciosa propiedad, situada
eh r. pa e ats de la pro Oh gaci6n nolt4 de
% c"iie Ato' ha. de esta ciudad, con jardi
nes' NE e. aiJibe, seryi 10 del acueducto,
uacs Gu das ie terreDos rara pastoa
Fsra J. f3Tne. eo Z. "a redaceion.
Polce, yo u de S97. 5-8a
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-08
CBRECBDO LIMOS & co

Impcrtadores. erbortadores q Conf
sf0niSta en- general.
Giran s0bre t0das las provncias de
Espa'aa q Ell ertraye,o.
Unicos agentes de los nombrado,
vinos marca Rioa L9pes de Heredia-
Riga Sagaska. RIGA Alta. RIGA Ca-
novas. Riga LaS. Consume men,
sual en- la isla MIL CAJAS.
Exclusives cepositarios de las me-
jores y mas antigua. Bodegas de Je-
rez, M Misa, Gonzalez Byass Co y
A. R. Valdespino. Consume men,
ual, QUINIENTAS CAJAS.
Febrero 10 de 1897. ps
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-08

E:EehmIeHO - POLVO LAXATIVE De VCHY lDr SOuIgoup
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1897-06-08

FL d. V2Gveyde viaje del dia
pasa Epan trasbordo Petoco al direct
sale do aquei d De de
ia dc Herrera su viaj lei - n Paha raao.
FueEtoISco dco gus}
I'm La epoa dssae !: al 30 De eage
de todo los dc pa sofa
paEa9a
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-01-18
General News Items.

Altgeld, the notorious governor is
out and a sane man put in his place.
George c. Perkins was re-elected
United States Senator on the first bal
lot, other candidates Withdrawing.
India is suffering another terrible
famine. From one district with a
population of 100000 10000 deaths
are reported.
Madison, Wis, Jan. 13LThe re-
republican joint legislative caucus
was held tonight and John @. Spooner
was nominated for the u S. Senate.
Concord, N. H., Jan. 13.-The re-
publican joint legislative caucus was
held tonight. Jacob S. Gallinger of
Concord was unanimously nominated
for u. S. senator to succeed himself.
Dispatches received from numer-
Gus towns in Nebraska, Kansas, Wy
oming, Colorado, Montana, Iowa, IL
linois and the Black Hills of South
Dakota, show heavy snow storms
ragged in those states last week.
The Anglo American general ar
bitration treaty was signed in the
diplomatic parlor of the state depart
ment in Washington, Jan. IL, by Sec.
Olney and Sir Julian Pauncefote. The
latter was accompanied by Lord
Cough secretary of the embassy.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-01-18
THE COMING CABINET.

The most reliable advices from
Washington, are to the effect that all
the reports thus far put out as to the
absolute assignments of cabinet posi-
tions to different gentlemen are pre-
mature with the exception of Senator
Sherman who has been invited to ac-
cept the place of the Secretary of
State. A special to the New York
Post says that Mr.. Sherman's hesitan-
cy about accepting this position is
probably duesto his inability thus far
to discover whom Gov. Bushnell will
appoint to fill his place until the next
meeting of the legislature. 1t is con-
sidered probable that G. E. Smith will
be secretary of war, and @. n. Bliss of
New York is to have the navy port
folio.
Mr.. Golf of West Virginia has about
the same certainty of becoming at
torney general that Mr.. Bliss has if
becoming secretary of the navy. Both
gentlemen, according to the present
programme, are to be in the cabinet,
but each is liable to change of place
therein, between now and the 4th of
March.-Free Press.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-01-18
FIFTY YEARS. AGO.

just 80 years ago New Years day
fell on Friday. The war between
the United States and Mexico was in
full blast, gthe military force Of the
United States had been augmented
from 5000 to 10000 and congress was
asked for grant of So, O00, 900.
A famine in Ireland was raging, and
200, 900 had died of famine fever, and
probably ten times that number would
have persisted but for timely help. 1t
IS said 500, coo persons were fed by
charity every day, and the efforts of
"the grandest attempt ever made to
grapple with famine over a whole
country
The British in India had conquered
the Punjah and had extended the
frontier form the Chenab to the Khy
Der pass.
Louis Philippe reigned in France,
and Louis Napoleon, having escaped
from the fortress of Ham, was just
moving on to the stage of history
The young queen Of England, with
her popular consort, was in the zenith
of her popularity, and the Prince of
Wales was then child of 6. Mr..
Gladstone was then one of the rising
men of the times, and Sir Robert Peel
with his policemen and his corn laws,
was then one of the great men of the
age
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-01-18
GOLD PRODUCTION.

10
If the New York sEngsnee,Sng and
Mining Joarnop' is correct, the United
States produced s57, 200, 900 of gold in
1896. This shows the surprising gain
of more than $4,000, OO0 over 1895.
For years the growth in production of
the yellow metal has been continuous
and raj id.
But what becomes of the yellow
metal? President Cleveland, it is
we'll known, made a bond deal not
many months ago, with a syndicate
of English bankers and their Ameri-
can agents to procure gold sufficient
to keep the treasury reserve up to the
standard. Gold coins circulate to no
appreciate amount outside Of com
mercial centres. Does not the great
er part of American gold find it's way
to England, France and Germany to
pay for goods exported from those
countries to the United States? Give
the nation a protective tariff with
duties high enough to exclude ar
ticles that can be produced here and
the gold will be kept at home
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-01-18
THE WHITE HOUSE.

The Presidents salary is $50, 900 a
year and the use of the furniture and
effect belonging to the United States
and kept in the Executive Mansion.
The steward of the Presidents house,
hold under the direction of the Pres
dent is responsible for the plate,
furniture and other public property
in the Presidents house and must
give bond to the United States for the
faithful discharge of his trust
When President retires from the
White House to make room for his
shall leave behind any personal prop
erty, nor has he, by virtue of his four
years of service, obtained proprie-
etory iuterest in any goods and chat
tells be1o nging to the United States.
There are thousand and one lit e
things about a house that render it
cheerful and comfortable, and these
belong to the President putting them
there, and he is expected to take them
away
The law of the United States does
not require any inaugural ceremony
except that the oath be taken. Meth
er does it require him to entertain
his successor in the White House be-
fore taking leave. Nor does it insist
and maintain that the new conner
shall find merely the bare boards and
coyerless beds in the Executive Man
sion when he enters.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-01-18

DR.. w. Seward Webb, Edward
Wells and ex-Gov. Woodbury. have
been appointed Vermont members on
the reception committee composed of
three members from each state, for
the inaugural ceremonies. The prin-
cipal duties of the committees will be
to meet and take charge of President
Mckinley and party when they ar
rive at the grand reception room at
the pension building.
Rev. r. L. Nanton, pastor of the
Richford Methodist church, who was
forced by illness to suspend his la
bors last May, since which time he
had been confined to the house, and
most of the time to his bed, died last
week Mr.. Nanton was a native of
the West Indies, about 80 years of
age, and was attached to the New
Hampshire and Maine conference be-
fore coming to Vermont. He is sur
yiyed by wife.
That slippery horse theft has been
captured once more. We refer to
Llewelland J. Gibson who escaped
from Windsor jail few weeks since.
High Constable Geo. N. Caller of
Swee tsburg, Que, accompa MED by
his deputies and Sheriff j. w. Kin
8
visited house near Abercorn, in the
township of Sutton, near the province
line. and after surrounding it sue
ceeded in capturing Gibson. He will
be taken back to Windsor at once.
Brattleboro's foremost physicians,
died Sunday in Brattleboro. from
sudden attack of rheuma tism of the
heart. He was born in Troy, N. Y,
Dec. 25, 1887, and gained his educa-
ton at Cambridge, N. Y, academy
and the University of New York, af-
ter which he practiced at Manches-
ter until 1862, when he entered the
army as surgeon of the 10th regi-
ment, receiving his commission
from ex-Gov. Holbrook. With DR..
Phelps, of Dartmouth college, he
established hospital on the old
camp ground at Brattleboro, but was
there but few months, when. he was
appointed surgeon of the 18th Yer
mont, and was soon after promoted
to brigade surgeon by Gen. Stannard.
At the general term of the Supreme
Court held at Montpelier last week,
the following dispositions of cases in
Caledonia and Orleans counties were
made: Caledonia county George FL.
Nelson ct. al, executor, VS.. Lewis FL.
Nelson ct. al, continued; Isaac p.
Titus, proponent of the will Of Lydia
P. Fuller, VS.. Henry f. Gage, con-
testant, apt. with court; O.V. Hook
er & Son VS.. A. Ell. Mcleod, ct al with
court; State VS.. Marshall Way, judg
mcnt affirmed. Orleans county
Isaac T. Patterson VS.. Luman F.
Smith ct al, continued; Charles B.
Childs vs.. village of Newport, con-
tinued; S D. Meacham VS.. town of
Newport, hearing; the village of West
Derby ct al. VS.. Newport Cemetery
association, appeal waived, decree
affirmed and cause remanded; w.
McMullin VS.. J. w. ERWIN, hearing;
State VS.. E. @. Stevens, hearing.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-01-18
State News Items.

The Vermont State Spiritualists'
A ssociation will hold three days
co invention at Montpelier, beginning
the 22d.
Ex-Gov. Dillingham; is among
those mentioned as New England
possibilities for McKinley's cabinet
VIII Congressman Grout second the
motion?
George G.. Averill was elected
president of the Vermont National
bank of Brattleboro, recently, to sue
coed the late Col. George S. Dowley.
Mr.. Averill has been cashier of the
bank for ten years.
Last month was heavy one at st.
Adams port, the total value of mer-
chandise entered being 1904, 482, and
the total duties assessed amounted to
$50, 812. 81.
Charlie Osmer, nine year old lad
of Taftsville, was drowned while
skating on the river Saturday night.
1t was dark and he skated In where
the men had been cutting ice; his
BODY was not found until Sunday
night.
Fred Wilson of Hardwick Centre
thought he would do neighborly act
and help friend, James Anderson, to
butcher his hog As he was helping
lift hog from tub of boiling water
the hook slipped and he was precip-
itated into the boiling fluid, and had
his legs badly scalded.
A young man was skating on the
river near the home of Mis- Sarah Du-
buque of SwantOn few days ago,
when the ice broke and let the youth
into the water. He could never have
got out alone. Miss Dubuque saw
him, walked out on the thin ice at the
peril of her own life and drew the
young man out.
Miles Standish of Montpelier has
signed a contract with the New York
baseball team of the national league
to pitch for them the coming season
and is to report for duty April1. Mr..
Standish played last season with the
Metropolitan team of New York,
which is in fact training school for
the league team.
During the past season there has
been taken from the Fisk quarries,
Isle La Motto, over three and half
miles of curbing for use in Burling-
ton. All of this curbing is taken
from one layer of stone through the
quarry that is just the right thick
nees. By drilling and wedging a
curbstone 20 feet in length is some
times taken out.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1897-01-18
A LONGER TERM, BUT NO RE.
ELECTION.

Senator Proctor, in advocating a
bill making the Presidential term six
years, and one term only, made the
following good points. He said:
ssMr. President, believe in;the wis
dom of the changes proposed be-
cause:
First. A longer Presidential term
and ineligibility for reelection are
more in accord with the ideas and
purposes of the trainers of the Con-
stitution than is the present system
as it has developed in practical re-
suits.
Second. The proposed change is
! not radical or revolutionary, but is in
the line of true conservatism. 1t is a
change Of the letter to preserve the
spirit of the Constitution.
Third. Re- eligibility is wrong in
theory and vicious in practice, for it
results in the use of the patronage of
his office by the President for the
promotion of his chances of re-elec-
ton, or else subjects him to the i'm
putation of such use.
Fourth. The change will more
thoroughly divorce the legislative
and executive branches of the Gov
eminent, an end most strongly desir-
I'd by the Constitutional convention.
Fifth. Even if the present system
was wise in the beginning, the chang
ed conditions, the growth of the
country in population, especially in
cities, the great increase in our ter
ritory, and the growing danger OF
sudden popular revulsions make the
change now desirable.
Sixth. Thereby the business inter
ests of the country will be saved from
such frequent disturbances, and the
time and expense incident to cam
paigns will be proportionately re-
du ced.
Seventh. By lengthening the terms
of Representatives to three years,
la WIS will be better considered and
i'll have longer and fairer trial be-
TO re their friends go out of power in
Congress.