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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28
vermonters Not "Reubens. i"

IL is difficult to see Just the reason
for IL, but the st. Adams Messenger Is
considerably concerned these days
over what II considers to be the gen
eral impression upon the part of the
people OF this country, 10 wit. namely,
that Nermonters are rustic. unsophisti-
Gated, ereener than grass-that, in
other words, they are ''Renbens.n We
were not OF the impression that they
were so considered, and see no reason
Tor any concern over the matter ii
such be an impression current TO any
considerable extent. On the other
hand, we have always had the notion
That Nermonters were considered
about the '.kinkiestn lot that ever went
abroad. Take it In business, the houses
OF Boston and New York il is UNDER
stood consider themselves in luck if
they emerge from deal with q Yer
monter with whole hide. and this re-
iers to anything from a railroad deal
down to a boss trade. Take il in poll
tics, Nermonters are considered as
born with political scheme secreted
about their persons. Take il in any
iield-of religion, state-craft, business
management, war ON land or sea-and
few "Reubens" from Vermont have
been pointed ont. Vermonters i'm the
public mind, are associated with no.
tons OF shrewdness, leadership. in
trepidity, conscience, unalterableness
of purpose. This is not to say wheth-
er the public estimate is too high or
not it is simply the record of fact
as the fact has pressed itself on a uit-
lander. But, even granting the oppo-
site to be true, that the public estima-
ton Of Nermonters is that they ere va
hoos. What of it? They are not :
and that's enough Rutland News.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28
Mind VS.. Heels.

IL is matter of regret that the
young men of this place will not sup
port an organization doing work sim
liar to that undertaken by the Young
Mems club. Almost anything in the
shape Of a social event is a possible
success, but an organization for eda-
cational training fares indifierently.
Young men with the future in their
hands, bright fellows with some am-
bition, with desire to make the most
of themselves and their opportunities,
seemingly prefer TO train their heels
rather than their heads. A dance is
always a winner. Even the classes OF
the high school don't dare to try much
else il they are looking for financial
success If young men would devote
half the time that is wasted on social
frivolities TO healIhful intellectual
gymnastics their chances for future
preferment would be wonderfully
increased. The honor of being a ball
room beau or a football hero endures
but for a day, but the young man who
possesses a well-trained, thoroughly
informed mind has permanent in
vestment which viii yield good diyi-
dends.- Bellows Falls Times.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28
FIGHT to the Finish.

There seems to be an idea in some
quarters that Or. W. Seward Webb i
in the political race at this time simply
to secure a mortgage on the guberna.
torial nomination four years hence
that having obtained a legal and def
mite title 10 the same he will lock il up
along with his stocks and bonds which
are said to pay a better rate OF interest
than a back bill farm, and leave the
thing 20 take care of itself until the
time for foreclosure draws nigh -four
years hence. Enthusiastic supporters
OF DR.. Webb, however, declare that be
is an excellent judge OF holdings OF all
kinds and that be never takes a mort
gage when be can as easily possess
the property he wants at once. This
means. ii his friends are correct, that
he will make a clean cut fight for the
governorship next year. Gen. Nc
Callough's friends, and there seem to
be a lot OF them, affirm that their man
will lead from start to finish against
any gubernatorial candidate in sight.
or out OF sight for that matter. Ii is
noticeable, howeyer.that the friends OF
all other candidates state with unabat-
ed JOY that Col. f. d. Proctor is not TO
be candidate Tor the governorship
next year. We stop the press 10 say
that this is about the size OF the guber-
Material situation at this time. North
field News.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28
OPEN SALOONS ON SUNDAY.

The liquor question is an interim
nable one. Like the poor, it is always
with us. Whatever the system in
operation in any given locality, there
is large minority that favors a
change to some other system. These
do not give the prevailing system their
hearty support, which is one of the
chief reasons why all liquor legislation
is in a measure futile and fails to ac-
complish its ends. We know how
this is in Vermont. 1t is somewhat
consoling to find that similar condi-
tons obtain in states where other sys-
TENS than prohibition prevail-even
license itself, which many here in Yer
mont hold is the only correct and per-
feet method of regulating the liquor
business.
For instance, the Raines law of New
York has received a great deal of at
tention and high merit has been
claimed for it, We now learn that for
New York city, at least, it falls short
of perfection. 1t is well enough for
week days, we are told, but not for
Sundays The trouble is that it abso-
lutely prohibits the opening of saloons
on sunday. New York has been
turned over. to the Performers" and
the very first thing they propose to do
is to permit open saloons for certain
hours on Sunday. 1t is admitted that
much of the liquor strength OF the city
was thrown to Low in return Tor his
promise that he would do his best to
secure a modification of the law that
would permit Sunday selling. The
question is to be carried to the state
Legislature with fair prospect that the
change will be made in some form.
perhaps by giving the voters of New
York chance to say whether they
want open saloons Sunday or not, and
II 50, permitting them.
OF course all this sounds very
strange to us Vermonters. We are
not supposed to be acquainted with
the saloon anyway, and as for legal
permission to sell liquor on SUNDAYS
most Of our people wonder what kind
of demons live in New York to pro-
pose such thing. This wonder is in
tensifed when we learn that some of
the leading Christian ministers and
many of the honest reformers favor
the idea.
1t needs TO be explained that New
York is not Vermont. Different no.
tons prevail about many things.
The vast population of the metropolis
is made up OF people drawn from all
quarters OF the globe. Whether right
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28
Passing Of the LYceum.

The Montpelier Argus deplores the
passing Of the old-time lycenm. and it.
comment is pertinent. In days aeone
the lyceum was an important adjunct
to our educational system. Ii not only
stimulated thought and study i'm the
young men, but it was great training
ground in self control, in self poise, in
self confidence; it taught our youths to
put their thoughts quickly and eogent-
" into words, and not to fear a tilt OF
opinions with those who differed with
them on important questions. 1t was
2 preparatory school for the pulpit and
the forum. With the passing of the
lyceum public life is left largely to the
lawyers and the young men who gain
experience in debate at the COLLEGES
Fl BratHeboro Phoenix.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28
Behold How Great a Fire..

"Who is to be the next governor OF
Vermont" The Republican asked
Hon. W. b. Wall of Randolph recently.
II know but shan't tell you y was the
reply, and William b. looked as if
be knew what he was talking about
St. Johnsbury Republican.
Bill always knows. The trouble is
that some of the things Bin knows
'ain't so.'-[ Brattleboro Phoenix.
Still, many man has achieved a
reputation for wisdom by refusing to
talk. Trouble is. Bill has either said
too much or too little Vergennes
Enterprise.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28

The Burlington News laments that
Brer. Battell does not observe proper
respect for greatness in his chosen
path of science. 1t takes him to task
for abiding to Sir Isaac Newton as
"Mr." Newton. What need is there
for the author OF Ellen to grovel in
the dust before titles ? He has tumbled
over all the established theories and
most Of the facts of modern science
and is willing to wager cold coin to
back up his ideas. mir Newton
never did that. If he had promulgated
the law of gravitation and offered to
give $1,000 to anybody who could dis
prove it, "Mrn Newton might have
deserved some such title as mistaken
individuals seek to honor him with,
but he "dassent shove up the long
green, and any old handle, Likely, .
for instance, ought to suffice him.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28

or wrong. liquor selling is counte-
nanced by very great majority of the
citizens. The saloons are very numer-
Gus and exert a powerful influence in
public affairs. With such q popular
sentiment as prevails in New York
city, prohibitory law would be but a
mockery. License is the only thing TO
be thought of. And in city like New
York all the restrictions put upon
selling amount to practically nothing.
II is virtually free to run its own
course. SO as to Sunday selling, the
poorer classes think it monstrous that
on the only day of the week that they
have leisure they are denied the right
to secure liquor at the saloon, while
the rich, at their hotels and clubs, may
have it served. In answer to their
demand, very many saloon-keepers
have sold on the sly all day Sunday,
and have not been so very sly about it
either.
The only purpose the Sunday-selling
prohibition served under Tammany
was to give the police department a
''graft.n Ifa seller made the proper
arrangement with headquarters, the
police winked the other eye while he
made himself good. If he failed to do
this, he was fined. On coming into
power, the Performers" are confronted
with the same conditions. They fear
that they cannot maintain pure munio-
ipal government while such an incen-
tive to corruption is constantly hung
out. And they know that if they en-
force the Sunday-closing law they are
doomed. For these reasons they want
the law to conform to the sentiment of
the city.
But the proposition to legalize Sun
day selling is bold one. 1t is for
hidden to open other places of bust
ness on Sunday. The groceries and
dry goods stores must be kept closed.
The saloon is to be granted privileges
that these other lines of business do
not have. 1t is thought best to have
the saloons closed during the morning
church seryiees-a very humble con-
descension. Then things may open
up in full blast and the remainder of
the day be observed in the Continental
fashion. The trouble is not with the
saloon-keepers, especially. OF course
they are willing to take all the oppor-
tunities they can get. 1t is the people
that are to blame for insisting on buy
ing liquor Sunday. As to the results.
permitting open selling would noe be
likely to produce much change, mas
much as liquor is now procurable in
defiance of law.
Ii all shows what a difficult thing |
effective liquor Legislation is. and how
much public sentiment has to do with |
law. Incidentally, most OF our read |
ers are glad that legalized selling OIL
liquor on Sunday does not and is not
likely to prevail in Vermont for many
days to come,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28

Don't waste time and money fight.
ING the saloon. Eradicate the drink
habit from the Individual and the sa-
loon must go.-GSt. Adams Messenger.
Let us see. The purpose in view,
then. is to eradicate the drink habit
from the individual. To do this, ii is
essential to take any and all steps
necessary to safeguard the individual
and lead him into the correct path.
If the saloon has no influence what
ever on the drinker, it may be viewed
with entire equanimity. In that case
there is no reason why it should be
molested, restricted or prohibited. If,
on the other hand, the influence of the
saloon is evil and calculated to en-
courage tie drink habit, there is no
escape from the conclusion that time
and money spent in fighting it are not
wasted. The liquor laws of every
state and nation, whether prohibitory
or license, are a standing refutation Of
the idea that the saloon should not be
molested. In any case, the saloon is
either taxed and restricted, or else
absolutely prohibited. 1t is therefore
viewed in all communities as a thing
to be discouraged for its harmful in
fluence on the Individual Were this
not so, saloons would be treated as
other business places are treated,
which are neither prohibited or taxed.
The interference of law with the saloon
is not peculiar TO prohibition only, but
forms the only basis for the license
system as well. The alternative
would be the free, open, unlicensed
and unrestricted sale of liquor TO all
persons at all times and in all places
something that nobody favors. Then,
the practical experience of years has
shown that it's mighty sight easier
to eradicate the drink habit from the
individual with the saloons first eradi-
Gated than it is with their active CO.
operation.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28

age of conviction, the capacity TO dare
and to do, the conscientious devotion
to principle that sometimes arrays a
man almost all alone against his fel-
lows. But it does not emphasize
those virtues 10 be harshly blunt and
outspoken when a gentle word will
serve the same purpose. The right l.
more often advanced by tact than by
inconsiderate aggressiyeness.-lst.
Adams Messenger.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28
RECENT DEATHS.

Geo. A. Clark, aged 50 years. a
wealthy and lifelong resident OF
Brattleboro, died last week. He was a
retired surveyor and farmer. and was
the oldest OF the 400 members of Wan
tasiquet lodge, No. 5, Odd Fellows.
having Joined it in July. 1916. He
was probably the oldest member of the
order in the state. He is survived by
one son. Henry Clark, a farmer and
cattle buyer.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28

ernor doubtless chose the expression
as a reminder of rye olde tyne" when
Thanksgiving day was first inaugu-
rated. In those Puritanie days, there
were no other places Of worship than
"meeting houses" in the section where
the day was observed. The word
"churchn was abhorred as a reminder
of the Romish and English worship
from which the Puritans had segre-
gated themselves. But times have
changed, and today We know none
other than churches as places OF
worship, whether we are Catholics or
Congregationalists, Episeopalians or
Unitarians. Gov. Stickney probably
didn't intend to offend any religious
sect, but the two large and influential
Christian bodies whose places of wor-
ship never were meeting houses"
certainly have some excuse for not
assembling in response TO his procla-
nation today.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28
Teddy's Strenuosity.

President Roosevelt is findin0 tba,
the strenuous man is sometimes
accused OF being a tactless man.
There Is such thing as having ones
own way for good purpose and
accomplishing it with some adroitpess
and diplomacy and without leaving a
tran OF wounded feelings behind
one OF the charms OF the personality
OF William Mckinley was the firmness
OF the hand Of velvet. The world adj
nires independence of thought eonr-
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28
Gard.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on 50-cent bottle Of
Greene's Warranted Syrup Of Tar IL il fails
10 cure your cough or cold. We also guar
antee 25-cent bottle to prove satisfac-
tory or money refunded.
g. NJ. Miller, Bethel.
ID. O. Goodno, Rochester.
H. &. Hubbard, Granville.
9. J. Stockwell, Hancock.
l. v. Green, Stockbridge.
j. A. Chedel, e Co, Gaysyille.
W. P. Smith, East Bethel.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28

Comment is occasioned by the gift
of 500 by Gen. Mccullough for a
barn at the Gill Odd Fellows Home,
Ludlow, from the fact that the donor
is candidate for the Republican
gubernatorial nomination next year.
Gen. Mccullough is a wealthy man,
and this is not his first gift Of a similar
nature 1t is bound to be misunder-
stood by those who choose to mis-
understand it. If a candidate for
office gives, he is after votes, and if he
doesn't give he is stingy and doesn't
deserve any, and between these two
rocks many a rich public man finds
the way troublous and painful.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28
West Side Troubles.

Every place in Rutland where liquor
was known to have been sold has been
placed under an Injunction which
makes mighty poor roof for a rum
shop in the winter time. Chancellor
Rowell has now moved on Bennington
with the intention it is said OF creating
a similar condition in the monument
town Barre Times.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28
Rather Risky.

Why take the risk OF letting cough or
cold hang on all winter until it brings on
serious lung trouble, possibly consump-
ton. Downs Elixir has been curing
coughs, colds, whooping cough, and even
consumption, for 70 years. No medicine
has had so remarkable history, or cured
SO many pulmonary diseases. Get il a.
any drug store. Your money back if Il
does not cure.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28

The chancery court at Burlington
last week held that "Uno" beer was
not intoxicating. But it does contain
a certain per cent of alcohol and in
order to dispense it the seller would
need to protect himself from interfer-
ence by the government by taking out
a liquor sellers certificate. The pos
session of this is prima tacie evidence
OF an infraction OF the prohibitory law.
The practical effect win doubtless be
that many who hold these certificates
and sell "hard stuff, when hailed into
court with only the evidence Of the
government certificate against them
will escape by swearing that they only
sell emo" Actual sales of intoxi-
cants will have to be proven. And
without any sympathy whatever with
those who violate the law, we cannot
see why actual sales of intoxicants
should not be proven before men are
dragged of to prison and properties
placed under permanent Injunction.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28
Important Omission.

Governor Stickney didn't mention il
in his proclamation, but one thing
Vermonters have to be thankful for is
that so many of them are left alive af-
ter the ten days open season for deer.
- Middlebury Register.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28

1t is said the japanese language has
no swear words. We don't believe
that, but if it is so it explains why
the Japs. are so eager to acquire West
ern civilization. There must be a
long-felt want.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28
PRESS OPINIONS.
Who Told You, Harry7

Good sleighing in Waterbury Nov.
10, 1901, at o'clock in the morning.
II Waterbury Record.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The betting odds were 10 to Z on
Yale, but Harvard won, 20 to 0. 1t
was a bad upset for the fraternity.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28

The reference of Gov. Stickney in
his Thanksgiving proclamation to
injecting houses instead of the COM
mon designation. churches has
aroused some comment. The gov
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28

Ireland has elected one Lynch to the
British Parliament. The popularity
about this is that Lynch went to South
Africa at the outbreak of the Boer war
and commanded the so-called Irish
Brigade in the Boer army. 1t is likely
that if Lynch tries to take his seat he
viii have to face a charge Of treason.
The Irish sought this opportunity to
insult the British in their distress.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28

The period of operation of the Chi
nese exclusion act expires next year,
and unless Congress renews it the
Chinese may come as they please.
Although many think it unjust to ex-
clude this people while admitting
others of less merit, there is no doubt
whatever that. in response to the de-
mands of the laborers, especially of
the Pacific coast, the law will be re-
newed by the politicians who depend
on votes to hold their places. The
question of Chinese exclusion ought to
be good one for lyceum discussion,
inasmuch as it has two very good
sides,
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1901-11-28

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The Great leo King.

The old wsvo, which for the last
week has covered tho soush, Saturday
equallod oil previous records for tho
drss 40 days Of che month OF Dsoombor
since tho yoer 1884, and lowering in
sons Localities all forYaer minimum
temperature readings. As far soush 40
tho lIonisiahh and gulf border insonso
Geld prevails, slough TO aerious dam
ego to vegetables hes been reportsd
Solao saow fol In Nashvills esrly Fri.
day raorning, she paronry droppiag to
2 degrseS below s,ro, she sjlormomotor
rs8iasering tho aam.a in Obatsanoog ooga,
No serious Interruption ban OCCURRED 10 10
the traffic fnraher shan boats pjsyipe
from Memrhis aro tied up by hssyS
fosting riyss loo The oen;rs oq tIc
high aroa moved oaBswArd from Texas
Friday night, eansing cold. waatlor II
tho goushWSssorn Aslantio States. foi.
lowed BY yis3ng ssmpsrs. ure, Tho fois
lowing saihishaIa tom paraturss wore "a.
ported Bid dsy nighs ,ss 8 o'clock Ma,
bilo, rs N MSAts0moty, Ala, 20; Nav
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