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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

In letter printed in another part
of this paper, Rev. H. A. Goodhue, the
representative from Westminster, an
swers certain criticisms which he con-
siders have been made on the action
of those members from Windham
county who did not agree with the
majority about the license bill, and
states the position of those members.
Mr. Goodhue's statement is made in
courteous terms, and will be read with
interest. So far as The Phoenix is
concerned we have had no occasion to
question the sincerity of any member
of the minority in his attitude toward
the license bill. To us, as we have
repeatedly said, the duty of every Re
publican member under the pledge of
the last Republican convention, has
seemed clear. This duty was to aid
in the formulation and enactment of
the best and most restrictive license
bill that could be drawn, and leave it
to the people to say whether they will
have such law in place of the pro-
hibitory law Such action, under the
existing circumstances, could not COM
promise the position of any member,
no matter how strong his temperance
views. The bill once enacted, every
member of the legislature is entirely
free to support it or oppose it like any
other voter in the state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

The coal strike commissions search
light is revealing some ghastly pic
lures. One miner had worked II years
and during that time had received $50
In cash. He was slave to the COM
pany store, where he was always in
debt, where his wages were taken be-
fore they were earned, and where he
had to pay third more for his goods
than in the open market The stories
of eviction are as sad as anything that
ever came from Ireland One miner,
with sick wife and aged mother-in-
law, was turned out of his humble
home, and the three had to make their
way seven miles to Hazelton. where
they found quarters in a cold, cheer
less room. The miners wife died the
day before he was called to give tes-
timony, and his mother-in-law was at
the point of death when he was tes-
tifying. The evidence in regard to
child labor is also pitiful. One big
operator testified that he turned his
coal over to railroad company at
$3.50 per ton. The testimony show
ing the conditions referred to has been
against the Independent operators and
not against the managers of the mines
in the so-called trust.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12
Jamaica Man Struck by Locomotive.

w. F. Barnes of North Adams mar
rowly escaped death last night at the
State street crossing in that city where
he was struck by an engine a little
after o'clock. He was on his way
from Dibble Lumber company's mill
where he had been working overtime.
to his boarding place in Holden street
He was picked up and taken TO the hos
pital, where he was attended by Dr.
Jones', 1t was found thai the mans in
juries were not so serious as expected
He was bruised severely In several places
and suffered from the shock but the doc
tor could find no broken bones nor does
he fear internal injuries. One side is
badly injured and DIR. Jones thinks one
rib may be broken. Barnes will recov-
er. He came to North Adams from
Jamaica, VT, Monday and had been en-
ployed by the Dibble company since that
time. He is a stranger in North Adams.
-[North. Adams despatch in Springfield
Union Thursday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12
The Duty Now Before Us.

The high-license local-option liquor
bill has become a law so far as the ac.
tion of this legislature is concerned.
How the points of difference between
the two houses we're adjusted and the
law was finally enacted is told in our
legislative correspondence, and else
where in this paper is printed a care
full summary of its main provisions.
We believe that the work of the Joint
legislative committee on temperance
in the preparation of this bill is to be
highly commended. There is no doubt
that it was the purpose of this COM
mittee to formulate the best high
license measure possible, and it is the
judgment of men of experience that
the bill, with its provisions, require
ments and restrictions, is as carefully
and strongly drawn as any license law
in any state. Should the law go into
practical operation, changes will inev-
itably be found necessary, but as be-
ginning it meets all the essential re-
quirements.
What is now to be desired is that
the provisions of the law shall be full
ly understood, that the voters of the
state shall recognize in a comprehen-
sive way what is involved as between
the probable operation of this law and
our present prohibitory law, and then,
upon the referendum vote in February.
cast their votes with intelligence and
conscience. By this we mean that
the essential thing is, most of all. that
the referendum vote shall represent
the active, intelligent and uncontrolled
opinion of all the voters of Vermont.
in order that the result may be de-
cisive, and there may be no excuse for
repeating or prolonging the develop
ments of the past summer. On our
own part we wish it might prove that
the strong, underlying sentiment of
the state is in favor of strict and effec-
tive prohibition, but the temper of
every right-minded citizen ought to be
in the direction of accepting frankly
and cheerfully the will of the majority
as thus expressed, and of honest sup
port of whatever law it proves that we
have in force on the first Tuesday of
March
Seven weeks will intervene before
the referendum vote is taken. This
ought to be a time of candid discus
sion and of careful individual thought
rather than of frenzied appeal or of
angry denunciation on either side.
There should be no occasion for any
prohibitionist to denounce those who
believe in license as foes to the tenn
perance cause, and equally should no
license adherent presume to denounce
or deride those whose views are on
the side of prohibition.
Let the effort between this and the
Sd day of February be to find out in a
reasonable and decisive way what the
people of Vermont think and want as
between prohibition. and high license
in the control of the liquor traffic.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

There will be general surprise
among the people of this county on
learning that Gov. Mccullough has
made Mr.. Harthorne, the new princi-
pal of Leland and Gray Seminary,
county examiner of the public schools
of the county in place of H. d. Ryder
OF Bellows Falls. There is no rea-
son to doubt the fitness or efficiency
OF Gov. McCullough's appointee, but
his proceeding in the matter is un-
usual, since Mr.. Harthorne has only
this fall come to Vermont from Maine
and has his acquaintance with local
conditions yet to make. We believe
no public canvass had been made for
the office, and it was generally taken
for granted that Mr.. Ryder would be
reappointed. It is to be said for him
that during the IL years that he has
held this Office he has enjoyed the
entire confidence of the public; he
has devoted himself faithfully and in
telligently to the work of the office,
and has given his time to it out of his
deep interest in educational matters
and not from any personal or financial
motive. Mr.. Ryder was an outspoken
supporter of Col. Proctor during the
pre-convention canvass for the guber-
material nomination, last summer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

The alarm over the outbreak of the
foot and mouth disease has largely
subsidized. The epidemic has been kept
by strict quarantine in the localities
where 1t was reported last week, and
the slaughter of infected animals is
proceeding as rapidly as possible un-
der the direction of veterinaries sent
out by the authorities of the agricul-
tural department at Washington. 1t
is expected that about 1000 cattle,
mostly in Massachusetts,, will be
killed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

Senator Proctor is sponsor for the
modified Root army bill, which he pre-
sented in the Senate last week It is
similar to the bill of last year, with the
exception of a provision for consolida-
tion of the supply corps of the war de-
partment. Senator Proctor also has
in hand the bill for the reorganization
of the militia, which plans to better
arm and equip the national guard of
the various states.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

Organizing to Oppose the License Law
A meeting Of ministers and laymen
was held in the Y. M. c. A. rooms at
Montpelier Wednesday afternoon and
evening for organization to oppose the
adoption of the license liquor law.
Two calls were issued for this meet
ing. One was sent out by Congrega-
tional ministers of Burlington and ST.
Albans to ministers and laymen of
that denomination, and another was
issued from Barre to ministers and
laymen of all denominations. A decla-
ration of principles was adopted, and
a committee was named to nominate
an executive committee of 15.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12
Look Here,

YINHE price of that sash 81 l-2 by 81 1-2 with IL
i panes by glass in each sash is 3lc each.
f. O. b. cars here and you can have or 100
have Herring sale that some one needs, ard
can buy at a bargain; dimensions l-2 feet
high, A inches wide. 30 inches deep, has bur-
ri ir proof steel chest inside that weighs
Thousand pounds. Owners out of business
reason for selling. ii. ID. JAMES, Hayden
vile, Mass. Long distance telephone. 30
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

A careful perusal of the license law
will disabuse anyone of the idea that
it is not a stringent measure. Atten-
tion is called particularly to the clause
relating to treating
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

The provision supply at the South Oma-
ha packing houses is nearly 1050O. 900
pounds short as compared with this date
last year. The figures mean high prices
for all classes of meats next year, wheth-
er or not the packing house merger
goes through.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12
Gbe 0srmunt 4b@ni..
T E N p A G e s.
BRATTLEBoRO,
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1902.

1t would be interesting to know just
what p. w. Clement thinks of the
liquor law framed by the legislature.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

Tom Reed never trimmed his sails
to catch a passing breeze. He never
wobbled and never lodged or evaded
an issue.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12
Advertised Letters.

Women-Mrs. Giuseppe Albane. Mrs.
Fouetta Clark, Mrs. Willis l.. Field,
Agnes s. Vivien, Mrs. Jesse wrislee.
Mrs. Mary Ward.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12
CHARLES HALL,
$2s, 900 Limit on One Life.

The Limit in the National" is $4,000. Some
think this is ''Old Fashioned" The National
is an old-fashioned company, and If old-fash.
iOned business honesty in purpose and action
is objectionable then we are out OF the race
We solicit your patronage on these lines
Natl Lie lns. Co. of Vt. MutuaD. OR
CANNED 1850. j. Il. Phelps a. Co.
n. e. TAYLOR & SON,
Crosby block. General Agents.
Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12
Sc N S|BLE
HOLIDAY GIFT

One to be appreciated by any man, gift both
sensible and useful That's the kind you II
find at this store.
This is large stock all the year round, but at
Holiday era it reaches high tide and the display
grows extra attractive. Our variety of Clothing
and Furnishings and their low prices simplify
the usual battling effect of limited resources
when endeavoring to choose present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

GAPS, for Boys and Men,
all shapes and coiors,
25c, SOC. 75c, S1.OO and
S1.5O.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

CASHMERE AND SILK
MUFFLERS, 25c, SOC,
75c, S1.Oo, S1.25, S1.5o.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

TAMS. A large variety at
25c, 46c and 69c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

A complete stock Of Plain
and Fancy Underwear,
soc, 75c, S1.oo, St.25,
S1.5O to So.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

SWELL DRESS SUIT
PROTECTORS, Si.25,
S1.5o, S2.Oo to $3.50.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

GLOVES, Silk, Squirrel,
Lamb and Wool Lined
Fur Gloves, Golf Gloves,
all best makes, including
the Famous Fownes
GloN es.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

CHlLDREN'S HOSIERY,
1Oc, 15c and 25c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

The very newest patterns
and shapes In Neckwear,
3 o VS., Four-in-hands,
lmperiaIs, Ascots, Puffs,
Folded Squares, etc., ,15c,
25c, SOC, 75c and S1.OO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

HOSIERY, Fancy and
Plain, Cotton land Wool,
15c, 25c and soc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

PAJAMAS, Madras,
French Flannel, an d
Domets. S1.OO, S1.25,
S.5O, S2.OO and So. so.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

SWEATERS FOR MEN
AND BOYS, SOC, 75c, ST,
So, So. so, So to S5.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

GENUINE RUSSIAN
VESTS, In Oxfords, ker-
seys, Cheviots, Cordu-
roys a n d ChinchilIas,
S1.26, So, So. so and So.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

A BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY
OF BATH ROBES, S2.96
SAB, S6, So and $40.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

OOMET NIGHT ROBES,
SOC, 75c and S1.OO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12
G IF IS NJ EN- w MT

WAYS MUFFLETTS,
Throat and Lung Protec-
tors, all colors, SOC, 75c
and S1.OO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

FANCY AND WHITE
SHIRTS. The Famous
Manhattan Shirts, also
3 & 3, Metropolitan and
Monarch makes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12
PIANO ECONOMY.

1t is not economy to buy cheap instrument.
1t is economy to buy good instrument cheap.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

HANDSOME TOOUES,
25c and soc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-12-12

SMOKING JACKETS.
Handsome Patterns.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1902-04-24
As to An Eight-Day Clock.

40 lfishusn ebtered . ,weier's shop
Oh Maj len lsue few days ago spd asked
to zee some uic, msn,sl ciosks, relates
the Nes York Sui.
In sitter wsn'ip ter give the q .ians .
biz ava cloch irt be msniel. Will YER be
90 kipd a. |, ,Lov ne vsni be s.tsd,
1hs obisip. cl.fs trough, Ons on. that
struck tbs lr-tusn'. fancy,
Aod will y'Etsli tie shst y'z soold
tsI me Ter the loikes OF thsif
TseptJ 1--we dollar. ssid the clsrk.
TsentJ-hse dUilsni HowIy murlhefi
Fer ttst liit e BIZ ~ . clockf I, there
someihire .ord.,lsl shout thst biz ~ =
cioet, wili 30 isll mrf
Csil.inly, 80 Ibe clerk. It's, IL 80
Il. Li.dsy clock
And pbssi I. tbssi sshed the Irisbnsn.
WbY, soes tisbl days vitboui ~inding.
30 much ss itsti said tie Iffshnsn,
scrs,etiug bic head. Besofrs. tLers's
san thios I'd like 10 be siler sstias y.z.
II thai Bat ava cioek goes eight dsys With
oat sindiue. hos Iors, fer tbs sake ~ H.,
Patrick. sili II 60 iiy'z siGd II.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1902-04-24
rho Llml, wa. Reached.

A .iory q. Otter told By the late
ohsrla l. nf.py OF On impc,tnn.ie
iflsbmsn Who tet many years hsd bern
employed ~ = sindev washer. Hrs pay
bed heeo rsissd quite .. efien ss VI. cen
sis'eai siih the disui'y OF hi, pc.ilien.
bat be seemed slusys hnnsry Tor Iro
baby ihirs,,) Tor core Al lens,h the
arm decided tbst The limt va rs.chea,
Not so Pat, Goine one muroins 10 tho
inner Sanctuary, hs toashl audience slh
Mr. TH.ny.
Good norriu', Mr. na,ry, hc com
menced sriiully. ssetios TO prei.ee hi.
errsnd by dtsint,resied eonver..,ion.
Good morning r.tricA. sss tho susxst.
Add bos are 70 this mornin, Mr., tit
fsnyt
GATE cell, ihspk you. Patrick,
And how sre your wue and tsmilyS
. lite we'll, thank you. Patrick. But
what c,l do Tor you this norpinsf
0i've been ihinkin' Mr.. T,G,py, ths,
Owe sevtd ye long end fi,hfai these
tweni,.'oivc yesss and thot OF .hud bsve
. raise 10 ms pay.
You should be thankful, Pa,tiet, tbs,
you have been permitted to serve so
q house ss that OF Tiffany
4 90. for twenty Ave years. That With
y bet We have already doue for you should
be sufficient, Good morning, Patrick.
Good morDiu, Mr., Tiffany.
Realizing tho iu'ility Of further woris.
be ltfs the room. Reaching the outer
,flcs, he vas hsiled by = eboru, from The
boys TO whom bis pilsrimsses hsd bo
,ome . standing joke;
What did you g,t, P.t'
Faith. was the ready answer. oi got
permission TO kspe me Job, aud Oh iuk
III
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1902-04-24
A Puzzled Boatman.

EI-Prssident Clevelsnd end Joe Jeiisr
son on one OF their fishing trips among
the Name lakes employed bostmsn who
vas ignorant OF the identity Of bis pas
sepeers. Ga returning from the Hrst
days fruitless csmpsign. Mr.. Cleveland
addressed the boAtmsb:
How much do We owe you'
The question SEEMED 10 embsrrsss the
bsekwooismsu. Whist did you kstch'
be hesitsted,
1t wss Mr.. Clevelsnds's turn TO be EN-
bsrrsssed. We osueht . pickerel. be
ssid stfiIy. What has ,hst got TO do
With IL.
The bostmsn flushed, So long s you
are so pert be retor,ed, the hire for this
boat will be So
We will tske the boat sgsin tomorrow
II II 10 not eneseed. said Mr.. Cleveland.
The man gsz,d ct him blsnkly, Why.
be gssped. for 81 you hin cit more picks
rel than you hin ketcb with them hooks
10 MONTH
Whst hss ihsl got to do With IN de
nsDded Mr. Cleveland sesip,
The puzzled expression Of the bostmsn
.lsIsd into grin. guess you wont
isst long 10 the f.b businefs be said.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1902-04-24

A middle sged woman called st q chem
isps 10 Camden town one evening aud ask
ed for morphine. and the shopmsn replied
to her request With:
Ia II Tor your husbsbd2
Oh, no. cir, l have not got any.
You don't think OF suicide2
Far from 1t.
What do you take IL for2
Well. don't you think that Q woman 40
yesrs old who has had her first offer OF
marriage wants something to quiet her
nervssp
The druggist thought so, and she vent
swsy contented with the nerve soother.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1902-04-24
He Felt Better.

Bishop Williams oil Connecticut used
to tell lbe iollowiDg sto y OF the late DR..
Ducschst: Oje Sunday morning DR..
Duoachet arose feeling wrstohed, After
futile attempt 10 est breskissi he call
ed al old and isvotite coored servant to
him and said. Sam, go sround sod tell
Simmons Che seIton) TO post notice on
the church door that sm too III to
preach today
Now, masss, said Sam, don'i you Glib
up dat way. Just Glib bin trial. You
get long oil right
The argument went 90 and resulted In
the minister starting Of. Sstvice over.
be returned TO bis honse looking much
brighter.
How you feel, msssi2 said Sam as be
opened the door,
Better, much better, Sam, / am glad
l took your sdvise,
/ knsw 1t, ] knew il, said the dsrky.
grinnitg until every tooth was in esi
denos. knew you feel better when you
git dat sermon out o. yonr system.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1902-04-24
Theology In Court.

When about seven yesis OF sse 1t wss
my fate or ioftune TO witpess . strife ol
words and ovs between two nsiahbors
which lei TO = Law suit, The trial uss
before . justice who was strong Uaiver
sslist wH the only witness In the
case, All the mep, boys and doss we're
on hsnd, ss 10 usual on such occasions 10
the county. The court told me no, TO
be afraid but TO speak mp like = little
man. The oath vas repesied: You
solemp b y swear that you will tell the truth
the wto.e truth and nothing but the
TRUTH | pressed the Holy Bible to my
lips and proceed under this solemn
oath to give the following testimony.
Nov, my little man, do you understand
the nature OF this oath that YOU have tax
ebf asked the court,
Yes, sir, said ].
Well, do you know what the conse
queuoe void be II you did no, tell the
exact trnthP
Yes, Dir, l said very emphatic.
Well, whst? ssked the Justice.
! should be cent 10 b Ill, ! said,
You have been 80 taught, have youp
/ said: Yes, cir, and 1t is so, too.
Sure OF it2 said he.
Yes, cir, | replied.
Well, said the justice, that 10 the fret
time that the doctrine has been positive
ly proved before the court.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1902-04-24
Why One Book Agent QUIT.

Several senators we're discussing in the
sloakroom yesterday their experiences In
getting rid OF bjsctionable visitors. The
talk recslled On episode in the lifs Of
Justice Field OF the supreme court,
whose temper was Of the most irsscibls
kind. He bad given instructions to his
servant on . certain morning thst be was
not TO be disturbed, Presently there
came rirg st the door bell aud 40 sg
eressive book agent appeared.
| want TO see Justice Field, be said,
You cannot see him. was the reply,
must see him,
Impossible.
The conversation grew moro empbstic
until fuslly the persistent book agents
demands echoed through the house. Al
that moment Justice Field, who had been
attracted by the alteration. appeared st
the head Of the stsire,
William. he said 10 6trcely angry tone
show that brtz'n. iniernsl Rooundrel up
to me, IL yoa cannot handle him. !
will.
The book sgen. made no further effort
to break the Justices presence.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1902-04-24
Nothing was Lost.

A dis,ireai,bei ofii,sr Of tbs U1iltd
s.s,es navy ou-s told lbis s,cry oa bin
alf:
Al the time Of his marriage be had
been through the cisil "a spd bad hsd
msty hsuosios sIptrieocts sbosrd ship.
through all OF which be Kept eoppse
snd remsiped !. calm ss . brave msn
shoal5. As tbs time for the cennoty
osre 90. bowsvsr. his oslmns,s sfsdpsi
iy gave usy. Al The alter. amid tie
bl.zs oi brass buttobs and gold lace
matiog ibs foil ts,.i Wedding. the III
Ger .. eli but stsuptdsd spd vbst
sept 90 there seemed very nucn nitsd
to hin Frsrine the tIeitstasnt Of tbs
moment would temporsriIy take him on
bis feet. The tfnoer bed learned lbs nsr
rises ceseuosy letter perfect. I. be