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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
LICENSE AND PROHIBITION
COMPARED.

Under the law as proposed and to be
voted for or against February 3, 1903:
Section 6S. A person who furnishes,
sells, or exposes or keeps for sale IN
toxicating liquors of any kind without
first procuring license, or icensee
who furnishes or sells, or a person who
exposes for sale such liquors after his
license has been forfeited, or during
a suspension of it's operation, shall be
fined not less than three hundred dol
lars, or be imprisoned not less than
three nor more than twelve months,
or both
Under the law now in force. Yer
mont Statutes, section 4463:
If a person by himself, clerk, servant
or agent sells, furnishes, or gives
away, or owns, keeps, or possesses with
intent TO sell, furnish or give away,
Intoxicating liquor or cider, i'll viola
ton of law, he shall be fined for each
offense, upon the first conviction, not
more than one hundred do lars and
not less than five dollars and may also
be imprisoned, in the discretion Of the
court, not more than thirty days;
upon the second and each subsequent
conviction, not more than two hun
dred dollars, and net less than ten
dollars for each offense, and shall also
be imprisoned not more than one year
and not less than one month.
One of the standing arguments
against retaining the existing statutes
has been the claim that its provisions
were harsh and unjust, its penalties
excessive, and that too much power
was given to justice of the peace.
The attention of the voters of Vermont
is called to candid comparison OF
the two-the law as proposed and the
law as it is today upon the statute
books.
The case of Kibling has been extern
sively commented upon. He was con-
victed of over 600 sales at Norwich,
Vt, in violation of law, mostly to
the students connected with Dart
mouth College, and his prosecution
was brought about largely through
the efforts OF the members OF the facul-
ty of that college in securing evidence
that convinced a jury beyond IA rea-
sonable doubt of his guilt. He was
sentenced to pay fine of $40 for each
offence or stand committed, and his
term of imprisonment aggregated more
than sixty years. He was kept in the
house of correction about two years
and thenwas paroled by Gov. Fuller.
This trial formed the foundation OF
Hoyt's play, ga Temperance Town, y
and it resulted in the enactment, il
1892, of statute which became sec
ton 4537, V. S., and is now III force,
providing that no term of imprison
ent under chapter 1877, the prohibit
ory law-should exceed three years
Under section 6S of the license act
for n single offence of selling, furnish
ing or keeping for sale Intoxicating
liquor, without a license the respond
ent "shall be fined not less than $500
or imprisoned not less than three no
more than twelve months, or both. "
Justice and municipal courts are Il
have concurrent jurisdiction with TIN
county court for all offences unde
that act. SO that, for a single otfens
of selling or furnishing any beverage
having over one per cent of alcohol
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31

If influence counts for anything with
the navy department one of the new
first class battleships will bear the
name of Vermont, for the following
formidable array of Green Mountain
boys in Washington are enlisted in
the cause: Assistant Secretary of the
Navy Charles III. Darling, Admiral
George Dewey Rear Admiral Charles
E Clark, Secretary of the Interior
Ethan A. Hitchcock. Secretary of the
Treasury Leslie NJ Shaw, Charles A.
Prouty of the interstate commerce
commission, Congressman John B.
Corliss of Detroit, Congr essman
George E. Foss of Chicago, chairman
of naval affairs; Frank p. Sergeant,
immigration commissioner.
Surely Vermont has contributed
enough to the navy to deserve this
compliment in return.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31

Yes, it is true that the newspa-
pers are echronicllng great many
savage assaults, robberies, poisonings
and all sorts of horrible tragedies now
adays. They make shocking news,
which the newspapers would be glad
to dispense with. 1t isn't their fault
that their columns tell such tales.
The people make the news, and the
newspapers must needs record it
Boston Herald
Well, it's the fault of the newspa-
pers-some of them-that they give
these assaults, robberies, poisonings
and all sorts of horrible tragedies"
greater prominence, in great black,
staring headlines, than they give to
news of any other character-and high
among these sinners is the Herald of
Boston.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31

moral character as identical with the
understanding; while at the same
time he regards intellectual education
as no security for moral character.
From our own State DR.. William
Dewitt Hyde, president of Bowdoin
College, contributes to this most en-
Pertaining and useful symposium. In
DR.. Hyde the teachers and educators
of the country recognize the eminent
ly practical essayist combined with
the advanced theorist. His papers on
everyday school problems are among
the classics of educational literature.
His theories, on the other hand, are
ideal, ambitious and exalted. Ban
gor Commercial.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31

DR.. Lorenz has performed some
wonderful feats of surgery during his
stay il, this country, but he claims
only one miracle which instance he
relates rs follows: When l was in
Salt Lake City, l was called down
stairs in the hotel to see a case. There
sat a girl about sixteen, weeping.
asked what the trouble was, and she said
that two years ago she fell and hurt
her hip, and had had to use crutches
ever since. examined her and found
not the slightest trace of injury. She
had pain when she fell, and started
to use crutches, and after that inn
agined she couldn get along without
them. | threw them away and told
her to walk, and she did. That is
the only miracle | have performed,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31

and on the first conviction, the un-
lucky man will be liable to be arrest
cd, tried and convicted, and fined NOT
LESS THAN $500. If unable to pay that
and the costs of prosecution, he must
work it out in the house of correction,
and that would mean 900 days for the
fine and many days for the costs. The
justice may add on another years inn
prisonment, in his discretion, to the
$500 fine, The justice has no restric-
ton as to the extent to which he may
place the fine. He may say ten thou
sand dollars or million dollars if he
sees fit to do so-and then the Kibling
case will be re- enacted--and, what will
be worse yet. there will be no relief
except a pardon from the Governor,
or payment of such an enormous
fine.
Should the unfortunate man appeal
from the decision and sentence of the
Justice, the county court could impose
even larger fine than did the justice.
If man should be convicted of man
slaughter and the court thought best to
fine instead of imprison, the court is
restricted by V. S., section 4S87 to a
fine not exceeding 81, 900; and so with
other heinous offenses, the courts are
restricted to a fine not exceeding a
sum named.
But under this proposed license law,
the gates are thrown wide open and
the courts are given unlimited power
in fixing the fine. Was ever any such
extraordinary powers given in the his
tory of criminal jurisprudence as a
penalty for a simple misdemeanor?
For first offense under the existing
laws, the extreme penalty can be a
fine not exceeding 800 and imprison-
ment in the discretion of the court,
not exceeding thirty days; and upon
a second and acknowledgement convic-
ton the fine cannot exceed 5000, with
Imprisonment not more than one year
nor less than one month.
With the repeal of chapter 1877
will be taken away the power of
the court to suspend. in its discre-
ton, the collection of the fine for being
found intoxicated, on payment of costs,
under V. S., 1880. This has proved
to be very satisfactory provision, and
has resulted in the reformation of
many man who has imbibed too
much and has become intoxicated.
The poor man who was found intoxi-
Gated thus had his fine RENTED and
was told to go and sin no more.
Under the license act, the power to
compel is disclosure from the person
convicted of intoxication is taken away
from the justice or court, with the
power of commitment to Jail unless
disclosure shall be made to the salts
faction of the jutsice or the court be-
fore whom the conviction is had.
This power has seldom been exer-
cised to excess and has often proved a
salutary method of discovering the
source of the Intoxicating liquor. If
that was harsh and unreasonable
power to place in the hands of the
courts, what shall be said as to the
unlimited power of imposing a fine in
the event of conviction of first
offense of selling, for furnishing cider
or beer containing one and one tenth
per ceut of alcohol?
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
FREE BLOOD TEST.

The only accurate way to tell Just what is in
bacteriologist under n powerful microsc6ne
You can have your blood examined free of
Charge by sending your name to the Louis
ulars. r
BLOOD Wine" is different from any
other medicine in taste, appearance and
curative properties. 1t cannot be dupli-
Gated, as no one can analyze it. Get a
bottle and try it. You'll be impressed
with its wonderful action. Price, fifty
cents for large bottle.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31

Talk of a Vermont club or ex-
change in Boston has been revived at
a meeting for the purpose, presided
over by Judge Edgar j. Sherman, at
Young s hotel, the other evening, and
subcommittee appointed to in
vestigate the feasibility of such a
move. The suggested plan embraces
the city as headquarters for Yer
monters visiting there.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31

Probably the most disappointed man
in the United States over the failure
of the omnibus statehood bill is Ber-
nard Shandon Rodey, territorial dele.
gate from New Mexico, who sees in
its defeat the shattered hopes of a
seat in the Senate. In the later sew
entities Mr.. Rodey lived in Vermont and
was employed by the Passumpsic rail
road at Newport. His wife is YER
monter and the family usually spend
their summers on the shores of Lake
Memphremagog. He went to Boston,
read law, and in 1881 went to Ne W
Mexico where he has steadily risen to
prominence in law and politics. A
native of Ireland, he has all the i'm
petuosity of the race, and the dream
of New Mexico admitted to statehood
and himself in the Senate has become
a part of his very being and domin-
ates his every thought and act. Rodey
is bright, capable and ambitious, but
the desert wherein he has chosen his
abode gives little promise of the reali-
cation of his dearest ambition.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31

DR.. Adolph Lorenz calls his trip in
the United States the browning sue
cess of his life, but he stamps as I'M
true the reports that he has made
$l60,0 600 in this country. According
to his statement he received $50, 600
from Mr.. Armour and during four
months has made $50, 900, which
equals his practice at home for the
same time.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31

We come next to the matter of con-
veying Intoxicating liquors along a road
ETC., under the proposed license act
Section 10: A person who brings
any Intoxicating liquor into town
i'll which no license is authorized, with
intent to sell it himself or have it
sold by another in violation of law,
or who has reason to believe it is
intended to be sold in violation of
law, shall, upon conviction thereof. be
fined not less than one hundred dol
lars, or be imprisoned not less than
three nor more than six months.
Vermont statutes, section 4466.
If "A person by himself, clerk, SER
want or agent, conveys any intoXicat-
ing liquor through or along any road,
or street in this State, to be kept, fur
nished, distributed, sold or given away
contrary to law, he shall be fined upon
the first conviction, ten dollars; and
upon the second conviction, twenty
dollars, and imprisoned thirty days,
and upon each subsequent conviction,
thirty dollars and imprisoned sixty
days.
The startling difference in the pen
alties is readily seen. Here again we
find no limit to the extent of the fine
that the justice or court may impose,
under the license act.
We again find that all the forms that
are now i'll use will be wiped out with
the repeal of chapter 1877, V. s., and
prosecuting officers must return to the
, Low Go oil
prolixity and certainty in the aver
ment as to time, place and name of
the person to whom the liquor was
! sold-which has been found almost an
| impossibility III this class Of cases,
and experience demonstrated the ne
cessity of general form as provided
! in chapter 1S7-the ends of justice
| being secured by a specification which
the prosecuting officer rarely could
make until after he had caused an ar.
rest and had corralled his witnesses
shortly before the trial. Each dis
tinct sale would require separate
count, and each count will add to the
costs of the proceedings.
1t will be noticed that the license to
the druggist will only permit him to
sell for medicinal purposes Intoxicating
liquors on a written prescription,
Of some regular physician, for
which, Of course, the physician will
receive his fee. AS matters now are,
anyEon in need of liquors for medic
inal, chemical or mechanical pur-
poses, can procure the same of the
town agent without the expense and
formality ofIa written prescription OF
physician. Underline law as il
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31

The old-fashioned wholesale mar
riage games of early school days are
recalled by recent wedding in Chi
cago when five couples clasped hands
in circle round the minister and
took their marriage vows
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31

Cuban merchants have discovered
another side to reciprocity with the
United States. They have been deal
ing with German, English, French
and Spanish firms and are heavily in
debt to them, the foreigners carrying
them waiting for the time when the
sugar industry should become more
profitable. Under reciprocity, how
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
CLUBBING LIST.

The following offers are for the
benefit only of subscribers to the
Waterman (weekly) or the Jour
nal daily who pay all arrearages and
years subscription in advance. One
or more of the publications may be
ordered, but the money for each, at
the club rate, must invariably accom-.
pany the order, with all arrears Of
any due on either paper and full
year in advance. To the "Club Rate"
add 81. 30 for the Waterman, or ,$3, 90
for the journal.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31
HI. A.. SLADE.

ever, it will be impossible to compete
with American goods and of course
the English houses will demand i'm
mediate payment which will mean the
bankruptcy of many firms on the
island.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-12-31

The secretary of an alleged Califor-
mia Oil company has been indicted for
using the mails to promote "a fraud.
1t is rather late in the day but few
lambs may be saved if the crusade is
extended, and it ought to be.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-04
A JOURNAL FLOP.

has already been pointed the Providence Journal
years ago. by its mendaciou and tergveatng course forfeited the
respect and confidence of the people Island Further
'nAt II paper without prncple policy furnished ed
toa ueance the local which found time 70 v ,
on the morning on which the baog began and at time when
notng could say would have the slightest upon the voting
from the ume II adopted the motto OF mud mendacity until
To-Day has been its commenting on coming elections 90
aude sneengy to the several candidates and the issues they
resented and then advise the intelligent voter TO take TO the d
on election day.
Today ops and appeals the to voeto vote any
way and Tor any candidate except whom besneak
port City treasurer Clarke and of the Poor
arc e oy nominees IN the Journals view worthy of the peope
support AS to who shall Rhode Island in conOr nh
shall make the laws for this commonwealth or who shall h.
anairs Oh h the second city in New England il in 90 way
eehed e trader and free sverte national house ~ m
fesentative Will be just satisfactory as creature Of cor
rupt political ring and alder OF scandaous
OF The people rights will be in the Office Of mayor
AS an example OF asnine sincey cowarde. and
mendaeity the Journal is certainly luminous
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-04
ASSURANCE OF VICTORY.

One of the cheering encouraging of todays
election the unusually large being poed Reports
the right OF franchise than preceding election when the
presidency involved This Providence
nearly other city and the Such activity
terest the of the people the best ey
ng rule and by corporations be
the sere weakngs who have done the bidding of and
corrupng political ocgarcy public will
driven from the Offices which they brought disgrace
On many occasions since the campaign began The News
clared the people would be They
they winning Shoulder shoulder thoughtful
respecting electors battling against the corruption
chcanery against audaous
chosen and ring controlled candidates
best of the triumph honesty decency respect
they are casting their ballots for nominees from whom they
dent OF receiving fearless and just administration of public affairs
municipal and and against high
places have their hameesy betrayed
those who conferred upon them prominence
they attained.
Since nominations for the mayoralty made The
never tor an instant wavered in its confident
Augustus s. Miller would win signal victory
opponent Walter H. Durfee That conviction strengthened
the work at the polls today The attending
important of their civic duties with larger degree
enthusiasm than have been displayed in municipal
that can be recalled This polls close tonight
the deliberate verdict of the people will have
such record made always the side of support
the candidates who stand for righteousness against dishonesty
chcanery and trickery.
Mr. Miller receiving support of the reputable and ere
spectng element in this community the
ing and deciding factor when is indignation
iy as has been by the scandalous robbery of
government there be his triumphant sue
The Democratic candidates general assembly will share
WIN Nr Miller IN the grand victory that being Like
him. they are with the people and for
and struggle for the restoration priced
OF which they have been ourageouy for honest
government by honest instead government bv
machlne and the miserable instruments of that machine
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-04
OSEO.

ALLEN-In this city. Sd inst. at the
Rhode Island hospital. Samuel Thatch-
er Allen, aged 30 years.
BUCKINGHAM-In Drownvllle, n. l.,
Nov. !. Mary Louisa, wife OF j. Buell.
buckingham, aged so years, months
and DAYS.
CHAPLIN-In South Attleboro. Mass. Sd
inst. George Williams Chaplin, aged 50
years.
CONLEY-At Warren. r. J.. I'd inst,
John h. Conley, aged "a years.
CROWELL~-In this city, on the I'd inst,
Catherine Dwyer, wife OF Edward s.
Croweu, In the 44th year OF her age
DELANEY-In this city. "a inst. James
Delaney. aged 80 years.
HAM--In this city. 3d inst. Edward Ide
Ham. aged 81 years.
HENRY-In this city, Sd inst, Abbey.
widow of Paul Henry.
Sarah, wife OF Abraham Ingham, In her
cd year.
KANE--In this city. % inst, James Kane.
KENYoN-At Riverside. r.. l., 2d inst,
Hannah q. W., widow OF Silas Kenyon,
aged ~ years.
PETERsoN--In this city. 81 inst. Annie.
daughter OF Peter and Carrie Peterson
aged years. months. q days
ROBINsON--In Pawtucket, LIST inst.
sowell n. Robinson. aged 90 years.
THURSTON-In harrington. 81 inst. Je-
risha w. widow OF George s. Thurston.
nged T3 years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-04
RIVERSIDE.

All day heavy ballot has been cast In
this village and each party appears to be
confident and the election in all probable
ity will be close one. A we'll known citi-
zen was discussing the present situa
ton and offered odds at 2 to 1 on Cady
who is running for councilman on the
Republican ticket, and was readily ac-
cepted.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ballou OF this vii
lage have removed to their winter home
In Pawtucket
Last evening the favorite whist club
and friends attended the Empire theatre
In body. The party consisted Of Mrs
Herbert Woodard, Mrs. Charles II. Hum
phreys. Mrs. Edward Bidmead, Mrs.
James II. Munroe, Mrs. Daniel Hagan
and many friends The party attended a
prepared collation. at private dining par
lor, where much enjoyment was expert
enced
Yesterday afternoon the Good Cheer
Whist club held meeting at the home
OF Mrs. Frank Collingham on Lincoln
avenue at the finish OF the play the fol-
lowing scores were recorded: Mrs. Albert
r. Winchester AZ. Mrs. Levi s. winches-
ter "a, Mrs. Estus knight 81. Mrs. Henry
Newton 81. Mrs. Frank Colingham 81,
and Mrs. Edward Penniman 30. The club
will meet at the home of Mrs Levi s.
Winchester next week.
Mr.. A. Eugean Remington. who is nom
mated for second representative and who
was elected moderator for this district.
has resigned the latter position on ac-
count OF business matters. Mr.. Ira Con-
was nominated 10 All the vacancy.
The Columbia Whist club will not hold
Its weekly sitting this evening on account
OF the election.
Tomorrow evening the Conanicus Row
Ing club will give social and entertain
ment in It's rooms on Maple avenue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-04

That the opening OF the reference room
Of the Public library On Sunday Is GER
tain 10 make the Institution OF greater
value to the public than II has ever been
few who have paid any attention 10 its
WORK viii deny Winter Sunday after
eoons IN . bis city like this are duh for
many who have no real homes There sre
oUAsR1id eoportunitiss for passing pleas
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-04

John Mitchell positively refuses to be
drawn into'a statement OF his political
views. lie has probably strong oonvie-
tions but no In wise In devotins himself
solely and exclusively to tho interests
or the mine workers. Great public SER
vices are often performed by men who
DO not seek public ofrioe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-04
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
mas been used for over sixty years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teething with perfect success Ia
soothes the child. softens the gums. al
lays all pain. cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy for Dlarrohea. 1t will reliey,
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold
Twenty-Five cents bottle. be cure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING syrup"
and take no other Kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-04

st. Louis boodlers and bribers are re-
ceiving swift and deserved punishment
for their crimes. The latest culprit SEN
fenced was a member OF the house OF
delegates and was convicted OF perjury
His stay In prison will last Ave years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-04

THE NEWS ELECTION RETURNS.
The News Will receive this evening re-
turns from the elections In this city and
state and In the other states Of the
Union. These returns will be promptly
bu'etined by stereoptcon In front OF The
News building. at the corner Of Washing
ton and Msthewson streets.
Watch The News election bulletins.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-04

The A. B. and A. NJ. mean little in any
event unless their bearer has devoted a
certain number OF years 10 honest me,,.al
training. IL the term OF his labor Is TO
DC reuuced' why not employ some alge-
bralc symbol. like A. b. divided nv N
express his half-baked state? Then there
would be no appearance OF fraud "-Phila-
delphIa North American.