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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-11-19
PROHIBITION.

Morality cannot be legislated
into men" observes the politician
with a sense of tremendous pro-
fundity. 1t is true, but at the
same time one OF the most damag-
ing and misleading truisms that
ever passed current for wisdom
is epigram. 1t implies that there
is a sacred domain of evil which
the civil law may not invade, and,
in turn, it Inns been used as
shield for every specie of vice.
Morality cannot be legislated into
men, but morality can be legis-
lated into the conduct of men and
that is all the civil law attempts
to do. It is the mission of relig-
ion and philosophy to cultivate
and develop the moral nature. 1t
is the business oflegislation to sup
press overt immortality. The de-
sire to steal and murder may not
be eradicated from vicious hearts
by an act of the legislature, but
nevertheless we have laws pro-
hibiting these thugs, and no one
will presume to deny their gen
eral propriety and efficacy. Why
do we tolerate laws against theft?
Because public conscience regards
theft as immoral. Why do we
now have laws interdicting mar
riage7 Because public conscience
regards matrimony as moral.
The public conscience did not al
ways make these determinations.
The time was when theft consti-
tuted no offence and the celebra-
ton of marriages was not es-
teemed an act of virtue. There
fore, in civil affairs, morality is a
matter of public conscience ex-
pressed through legislative enact
ment. Usually the law comes in
response to an overwhelming
popular demand, but sometimes
it is the creation of an over
jealous few. temporarily entrust-
ed with legislative functions
When civil law defining certain
acts as penal offenses follow the
public conscience it at once be-
comes efiicacious in the regula-
ton nf moral conduct, but law
antagonistic to, or much in adj
vance of, popular ideas of moral
ity is futile. In other words, leg
islation does not create the mora
code, but expresses, defines anc
enforces it. The moral law exists
first in the public conscience anc
that only is immoral, in a civil
sense, which a majority of the
people condemn and determine
to Danish.
Prohibitionists too often disre-
gard the force of this reasoning
and thereby encounter failures
and retard rather than advance
their cause. They attempt to es-
tablish rules of conduct which al
as yet are either in advance Of
or antagouistic to, the public con
science. Drinking within TIL
limits Of liberal moderation Is no
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-11-19

latlon OF moral law or CIlIhe
against society any more than was
fornication few hundred years
ago. The true province of the
prohibitionist is yet in the eduea-
tional field. He will surely fail
in his efforts if he regards moth
ing as success except the crysta-
lization of his teaching into civil
law. He must be content with
slow progress and regard it as
glorious victory if one step for
ward be taken and maintained
in a generation. Not necessarily
a step in legislation, but step in
the direction of awakening the
public conscience. Eighteen
hundred years ago the Son of
God began to christianize the
world. The work, judging from
past progress and present condi-
tons. is still many centuries from
completion, yet the good done,
the souls saved, the peace and
happiness wrought, compensate
richly for all the labor and suffer-
ing endured. The temperance
movement as a distinct propa-
ganda on prohibitive lines, is
scarce half century old, yet has
its advancement been so rapid
that the right to sell liquor is 70
longer accounted to the citizen.
The supreme Court of the Uni
ted States has repeatedly declared
"there is no inherent right in
citizen to sell Intoxicating liquor"
and generally the business in pub
lie estimation is falling into ill
repute. The most notable in
stances Of setbacks and indeed the
only serious checks prohibition
has recently received are charge
able to ill-considered and prema-
ture efforts at prohibitory legisla-
ton in localities not prepared for
such sweeping reformation. AS
a matter of fact, few localities are
prepared, and it is the utmost
folly TO attempt to force upon any
community that which it does not
desire, and which involves the
suppression of traffic and the
condemnation of indulgences
which are not regarded in the
public conscience of the civilized
world as ofenses against moral
conduct. Total abstinence has
never yet attained much of a
standing in any branch of juris-
prudence, not excepting the Di-
vine Word; and were it not for
the excuses little could be sue
cessfully urged in its favor. The
argument for prohibition is that
the tendency towards the Excess
sive use of liquor is SO strong and
frequent that it overcomes any
possible good, real or imaginary,
that can flow from its moderate
use. We do not think that the
time has yet arrived for attempt
ing anything in the nature of pro-
hibitory law in Idaho, neither dc
we think that any man now
living will see that time, but thai
is no cause for encouragement OF
relaxation of judicious endeavor,
At the present moment every
thing possible should be done tc
repress the evils which flow from
excuses, by throwing about the
liquor traffic reasonable and ef-
fective safe guards while, at the
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-11-19
Avoided.

"Does your sister sing much, George2"
Not when I'm around"
What's the reason?"
81 49, Inn-n ..rhn., Che In..a.... "a
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-07
Roxbury.


Mrs. Lizzie Head is at work for K. c.
Flint.
Miss None O'Grady was in Bethel over
Sunday.
Mrs. z. 8. Stanton was in Montpelier on
Wednesday.
The farmers report an unusually large
crop of hay.
Miss Maidie White OF waltham. Mass,
Is visiting In town.
Thirty -seven tickets were sold wednes-
day for the excursion to Vergennes.
Miss Belle Wynn OF Bethel was the
guest OF Miss None O'Grady last week.
Miss Myra Buttertield has finished her
school at Randolph and returned home.
Miss Edith Allen OF Barre was the guest
OF her aunt, Mrs. H. G. Van Deusen, Tues
day.
Idaho, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Bean last week.
Miss Bernice Stimson returned wednes.
day from Burlington where she has been
at the Mary Fletcher hospital for treat
ment.
The village school closed last Friday af-
ter a very successful term. Miss Mabel
Preston, the teacher, returned to her
home In Bethel Saturday.
The l. o. G. 7. held a public meeting
Tuesday evening. The entertainment was
given by the Juvenile Temple and con-
sisted OF songs, Rotations and marching
by the children under the direction OF
Mrs. G. w. Orcutt. The attendance was
very good.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-07

There isn't one man in fifty thousand who
is good nurse. The average man feels as
much out of place in sick-room as bull
must in a china-store His heart may be
ever so full of sympathy, but his feet are
heavy and his fingers clumsy.
In most cases when a wofnan's general
health breaks down the original cause Is
weakness or disease of the distinctly fef1i-
nine organism The only permanent cure
lies in the correction of all these disorders.
Husbands should know that Dr. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription is the only medicine
that invariably cures all ailments of this
nature without local treatment and
examinations. 1t acts directly on the
delicate and important organs concerned
II makes them we'll and strong 1t allays
inflammation, heals all internal liberation
and stops facilitating drains. 1t soothes
and tones the nerves. Found at all medi-
cine stores. An honest druggist won't urge
upon you a substitute.
q had female trouble for many years" writes
Mrs A Iingelbach of Granger, Sweetwater Co.
wyoming. sand tried many physicians until
was completely discouraged. Finally took Dr.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription for six months,
and soon found that was completely cnted
had been so bad could hardly walk across the
floor but | am now well and strong, thanks to
DR. Pierce"
No family should be without DR.. Pierce's
Common Sense Medical Adviser It used
to cost 81. so; now il is free. Paper-covered
copy, 81 one-cent stamps, to cover mailing
only cloth binding 81 stamps. Over
zoo 200 American homes now contain
copies of this great work. Address DR..
" Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-07

er than "Uncle 'Lish" of this I'D day Of
June, 1925.
II certainly was great day for Barnard
and was so well managed that Elijah
Aikens represented the town in the iegis-
Iature the next Septem Der.
at the Aikens stand when President Mon
roe made tour OF Vermont and was en-
tertained for dinner at this tsyern.
Again the old Artillery company, with
the cannon, made the welcoming noise.
The yards were filed with people anxious
10 get sight OF the president.
The Aikens stand still exists as a good
farm and Mr.. Wheeler. who formerly lived
in Iowa, seems to enjoy this historic place.
THE KELLYs.
ego West, young man" was the advice
OF Horace Greeley. John Kelly of Bar
nard took this as personal advice to him.
In 1869, with a small capital, he left town
and settled In Kansas, running In debt for
a large tract OF land. AS the following,
taken from the Horton Commercial, pa
per printed in the city of Horton, will in
terest many OF your Barnard readers, we
COPY
Whiting, was In Horton Saturday and,
Notwithstanding the continued rain, was
in excellent spirits. He went to the bank
OF Horton and drew a check for ~, 100,
which pays his last obligation on $50 acres
OF as fine land as lies outdoors and which
is worth $50 per acre. John located here
a good many years ago with limited capt.
tai but plenty OF hardihood and a will to
work. Although never boastful, he is now
independent, surrounded by q large family
and one OF the finest farms in eastern Kan
sas. The Commercial hopes that r.Kel-
ly may conclude to move to Horton and
settle down 10 ease and comfort and thus
kk.r.N - - d I'll lmk
John Kelly Is son of the late Barna
Kelley, who settled In Barnard in 1S42,an
a brother Of George II. Kelly, chairman
of the present board OF assessors, and also
a brother o. Mrs. I. IF Riley of this village.
Barna Kelly lived in tue old war dis
trict No. IL. He had three sons and sent
them all into the army of the rebellion.
George and Edward, with the son-in-
law, p f. Riley, went with Gen. Butler to
New Orleans where the swamps OF Louis
lana so filled Georges system with malaria
that he was obliged to resign his commits
sion aud come home. AS soon as able he
enlisted again In Capt. Starts battery.
serving until the war closed.
Peter served three years In Louisiana
and Florida, re- enlisted and stayed until
peace was declared. He went out as pri-
vate and came home lieutenant.
Edward, the youngest, never came back.
He took fever at Vicksburg and died in
New Orleans, giving his young life as a
sacrifice for the honor of his country and
this patriotic family.
john served in the LIST Vermont cavalry
until the end, and after four years of farm
life in Barnard went to Kansas, meeting
with the success described.
Undoubtedly John Kelly's family is an
extraordinary one, he being the father OF
IL children, IL OF whom are living today,
ranging from baby to grown people.
Barnard is justly rejoiced over the sue
cess OF this native son of No. IL.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-07

engaged in any occupation to say who
should or should not be permitted to
serve the public in the same direction
The bill recognized no school of medi-
cine but the old ones, and made no
provision for ever admitting repre-
sentatives of any new school that
might arise. Good physicians need
no "protection" against "quacks. =
There is not and never has been any
call from the people for protection.
On the other hand they are generally
solicitous lest the privilege be taken
away from them of employing whom
soever they see fit in case of illness, 'ac-
cording to their faith.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-07

Bro. Hayes of the Essex newspaper
syndicate has loud call to arms in
behalf of the regular medical practi-
TONERS of the state who, he says, need
protection against the rquacks.'' He
complains that the last legislature was
hypnotized by Healer Newell into
neglecting its duty by turning down a
certain bill providing for more strin-
gent regulations in regard to admis-
sion to medical practice in the state.
From careful investigation made at
the time, we are prepared to affirm
that if ever a measure met its just de-
serts it was this one, which the House
promptly sat upon. 1t practically
provided that nobody could practice
medicine in any form unless a board
representing the present medical
practitioners consented to let them.
The possibilities of abuse and evil I'M
der such law are patent to all. 1t
would be like giving the editors of
the state a right to regulate COMPETE
ton in their line of business; or those
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-07

Rev. G. w. Morrow of Randolph is
candidate for the chaplaincy of the
next Vermont senate. Mr.. Morrow
has qualifications that especially rec
ommend him for such position.
A native of Illinois, the son of Union
veteran, in his eight years ministry in
this, his adopted state, he has acquired
much prominence. He is pastor of
the largest church of the Christian de-
nomination in Vermont. He has been
president of the State Sunday School
association four years and is a vice
president of the State G. 4. Union.
He is in much demand in the lecture
field. The Christian denomination
has never been represented in this
capacity. Mr.. Morrow is receiving
much encouragement.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-07

While we possess many advantages
over the Spaniards, they have one inn
portant thing. the lack of which will
cost us many lives. This is smokeless
powder. We have very little of this
valuable munition of modern warfare.
Only recently has its great Importance
been fully appreciated. When it is
used there is no smoke to obscure the
view of the firing party, compelling
him to wait until it clears away before
he can fire again. Not only this, but
the puff of white smoke which in the
case of the ordinary powder reveals
the position of the firing party to his
foe does not follow the discharge of
the smokeless variety. 1t is claimed
that the reason why our military ex-
perts have not supplied our army with
it before now is that they have not been
satisfied with the existing kind, which
is of foreign make, and have been at
work on it themselves, the result be-
ing that they have recently succeeded
in securing a more satisfactory article,
with which our army will be supplied
as soon as possible.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-07
From Senator Morrill,.

U. S. SENATE, WASHINGTON, d. c.,
july 2, 1898.
Mr.. l.. B. JOHNSON,
Secretary Orange County Repub-
lican Convention, Randolph, VT,
DEAR SIR:-I have received your
favor of the 30th ult. enclosing a copy
of the resolution adopted by the
Orange County Republican convention
on June 2Sth, and / beg to tender to
you and through you, to all the men,
beers of the convention. my cordial APP
probation of the personal sympathy
and regard expressed.
| hardly need to say that no man
ever had constituents mort worthy of
esteem than mine. To sound princi-
Piles they are as true as the needle to
the pole and to me it has been a matter
of pride to have been thought worthy
to represent them at Washington.
Very sincerely yours,
JUSTIN s. MORRILL,.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-07
East Roxbury.

Florence Hall is enjoying a new Estey
organ.
Horace Davis is working on Fred Blan-
chard's barn.
Winnifred Foss finished her school in
Brookfield laat Friday and is at home for
the summer vacation.
Alphonso Ladd was taken suddenly i'll
last Thursday morning with what was
feared would be shock, but is more COM
Portable at this time.
Florence Hall went to Chelsea last Sat-
urday to see her mother. who is employed
at the hotel in that place.
Bert Allen is home from Norwich uni
versity for the summer vacation. He is
to be congratulated on having taken the
second prize at the Sheldon prize speaking
last week.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-07

Senator Proctor and Representative
Grout favor territorial expansion ;
Senator Morrill, and Representative
Powers oppose it. If the last Repub-
lican State platform is to be consider
ed authority, the latter seem to be out
of harmony with their constituents.
However, the question has arisen so
suddenly and is so far-reaching in
its effects that there is no disposition
to read Messrs. Morrill, and Powers
out of the party at present.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-07

The revenue law causes less fault
finding than might be expected. The
people appreciate its necessity in the
present crisis and accept it philosophi-
cally. 1t has been apparent for some
time that the tariff and internal reve-
nue. systems alone were insufficient to
yield adequate receipts for the govern
ment's needs, even when worked to
the utmost degree that the people
would tolerate. High tariff duties
tend to reduce receipts sometimes by
discouraging importations. The new
war taxes are likely to remain more
than temporarily. They do not bear
oppressively in many cases and until
there is loud demand for their re-
peal we predict they will be permitted
to remain ON our statute books, yield
ing revenue which the growing needs
of our country demand. Especially
will this be the case if policy of ter
ritorial expansion is adopted, as now
seems likely. Besides the expenses of
the present war. with the great debt it
will incur, there will be a substantial
increase in our army and navy-not
only temporary, but permanent. Our
pension list will not be smaller but
greater. All of this means that reve-
nues must be greater than ever before.
We might as well get used to paying
heavier taxes.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-07

1t is not the Spaniards alone who
send out fake war news. For instance,
how many times have our ships .'des-
troyed' and completely silenced" the
Spanish forts at Santiago only to find
them ready for business again next
morningp
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-07
EDITORIAL NOTES.
Is Admiral Camera a snapshot

Have we not been too contemptuous
of Spanish proves ? The half-stary-
ed defenders of Santiago certainly
were not towards. The lesson will be
as valuable to us as Bull Run was in
the rebellion.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-07
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-07

What's the secret of happy, vigorous
health? Simply keeping the bowels, the
stomach, the liver and kidneys strong
and active. Burdock Blood Bitters does
IL. I'm
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-07
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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-07-07

In 1925, 70 years ago June %, General
Lafayette and suite, in passing through
Vermont, made halt for dinner at the old
Aikens tavern stand, the place that e.
Wheeler now owns.
Elijah Aikens kept the hotel, or tavern
as it was then called, and was first select
man of Barnard. He was a prominent
public man and was active in getting up a
big demonstration. He was assisted by
the other selectmen, Captain John s.
Bicknell (familiarly known as sOId Capt.
Bick' and Ebenezer Richmond. The In
habitants of Barnard turned out en- masse.
making crowd that could not be excelled
In town today. The month, the loveliest
OF all the year, and the day were all that
could be desired.
Barnard's Artillery company was then
in its prime and was commanded, think.
by Captain Apollos Warner, a very portly
man, which gave him the name OF "Capt.
Pod.n
The old cannon of historic fame spoke
that day in tones not forgotten for years.
and well remembered BY the men who
manned the gun that memorable day; for
they had fine compliment from the guest
of the occasion.
Gen. Lafayette said, while viewing the
rapid firing OF the saiute, THAT is a smart
gun and is well handled Elisha Chara-
berlin. Nathaniel Stevens and Jasper Clark
took most OF this credit to themselves and
probably deserved it. Norman was proud
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-09

and a wagon load of young people attend
ed the Cadiz fair on Friday.
Misses Emma Woodway and Lulu SUIT
ton are at Pittsburg attending the MILL
merry openings
A number OF the young friends OF Hen
ry Longley gathered at his home Monday
evening for a farewell meeting, prior 70
his going 70 Chattanooga. Music and
various games furnished entertainment,
and at seasonable hour refreshments
We're served. All report a pleasant even
ing.
Master Frank Williams, the four~year-
old SON of Mr.. and Mrs. f. e. Williams,
was taken to the Wheeling Hospital on
Tuesday. where a successful operation for
appendicitis was performed.
Maize G. Rees. youngest daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs James Rees, died at the res
idenee OF her parents in this place Sunday
afternoon. She had always been in deli
cate health, but the illness which resulted
in her death began about ten months ago
ana the decline was gradual. Maizie was
about twenty years old, and the greater
part Of her young life was spent here. The
funeral took place Wednesday afternoon
at one o'clock, services being conducted
by her pastor, Rev. Robert Alexander.
Interment at the Union cemetery.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-10-09
WASHINGTON.

Washington, Pa, October 8.-The
great game of foot bail between Lafay-
cite College and w. & j. was played at
Pittsburg on Wednesday, w. & j. be-
ing victorious by score of L. to O..
About 1000 rooters went over from
here, and it was a joyful crowd that
came home that night.
James Martin, OF st. Clairsville, has
accepted position with Becker Bros,
BARRIERS, at this place, and will remove
his family here.
The colored foot ball team of this
place defeated the Canonsburg eleven
on Thursday by score Of 10 to 6.
The meeting of DR.. S. C. Swallow,
prohibition candidate for governor,
held at this place on Wednesday, was
largely attended, and the speaker made
a very favorable impression upon his
audience.
The new military company at this
place will give grand ball at the ar
mory on next Thursday night.
The State Christian Endeavor Con-
vention, of 1899 will be held at this
place. 1t is expected that 5000 dele
gates will be present,
A great many people from this place
will attend the conclave at Pittsburg
next week.
There are now $40 students attending
w. & J. College, the largest number in
the history of the institution.
The Burgess has been very busy dur
ing the past week disposing of DRINKS
and disorderlies. Washington is a pro-
hibition CD town, but there are more
persons arrested here for drunkenness
than in many of the larger cities.
Burglars entered the house of VIM.
M. Bare Wednesday night, and got a
gold watch, $22 in money and other ar
ticles.
Mrs. John w. Seaman died at her
home on last Saturday from heart dis
ease. One of the sad things connected
with her death is the fact that her on
" son is in the United States service at
Manila.
Elmer Mounts, a driver for the Cres-
cent brewery, had foot badly mashed
on, Thursday, by horse stepping on it.