davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-01-16
CHANGE FOR THE BETTER.
The People Demand Change from Prohibition, but
the Open Saloon.

at large" BOB, "Preservation of cattle
and Sheep" 2O4, Dogs POS, Duties
of finder of property" BOG, Disposition
of unclaimed property" 2O7, billiards,
bowling alleys. ball playing and coast
ing;" POS, "Circus exhibitions and me-
nageries;" I209, "Vessels navigating
Lake Champlain;' 2l0, Meridian
line"
Apply the Barber rule of "ProhbitiOn
does not prohibit" to any one or all of
these chapters, and you have, providing
your rule is good one, first, Just the
same kind of prohibtory law in all the
chapters as in the "liquor traffic" chap
ter, and, second, if the rule is good one
that because prohibition does not pro-
hlbit the law should be repealed, you
have by this profound logic wiped out,
slick and clean, the whole of Title 81, or
placed In lieu thereof measures of con-
tradistinction.
1t does not come within the province
of the Republican to be a Judge of the
and wives of the Barber letter. We can
also see that if this rule is a good one, II
has been constructed on circle which
necessitates head-on collisions, resulting
in the complete wreckage of our statute
laws. The letter says:
1.-THE prohbitory law provides that if
an officer has reason to believe and does
believe that Intoxicating liquor is kept
or concealed in any conveyance, bag
gage or clothing, being conveyed along
the highway, he shall search the same
without warrant. Can anyone imagine
a law more violative of the rights of
person or property than this? A peace
able, law abiding prohibitionist who is
taking home in his grip for use in his
family as a medicine under doctors
prescription, bottle of wine, Is, under
this statute, liable to have his grip
searched by an officer without warrant,
the wine seized, he be summoned before
a magistrate to show cause why it
should not be destroyed, and all the
expenses of the proceedings taxed
against him. If so decided by the court.
he may take an appeal to the county
court by giving surety for costs, but he
is deprived of the wine until the court
finally orders it to be returned TO
him."
Following out this same line of kit,
cat and sack argument, Mr.. Barber
says:
"Of the same character is the statute
which provides that "A common carrier
who brings into or delivers In the state
for another person receptacle capable
If holding Intoxicating liquor unless it
is ligibly marked with the name of the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-01-16

person TO whom it is sent or delivered,
shall be fined not less than twenty-five
dollars. There may be no Intoxicating
liquor in it, the party sending the recep-
ticle may be one of the most law abiding
of our citizens, yet the sending or deliv-
cry of Il barrel or other vessel capa-
able of holding liquor, unmarked, is a
crime
In 1892 Mr.. Barbor was on the COM
mission to make and report revision of
the laws. In 1894, he was chairman of
the commission to edit and publish the
Vermont Statutes, yet with his store of
legal knowledge he presents to his con-
stituency as constructive argument the
items above quoted. Anticipating that
someone might say that this law is so
rarely enforced that no one ever heard of
it, he sets back fires by saying
ut will not do for the prohibitlonist
TO say this law is not enforced. 1t is the
law. 1t is bad law. 1t cannot be justi-
fled and ought to be repealed"
Mr.. Barber was member of the
House in 1892 and of the Senate in 1894,
and has been a strong man and a re.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-01-16
Two L. OTIS of Corsets,

spected and trusted state officer ever
sinco-a man who could get measures
under way if anyone could. Did he.
when he was situated so he could, make
any attempts to rid the law Of these ter.
rible barnacles, or attempt to rid the
statute books of this awful monstrosty
known as Chapter 49,?
The Republican recollects that some
fairly good Vermonters tried at the last
session of the legislature to improve the
present law. Did NIr. Barber help? 1t
Is quite evident that men who believe In
an open saloon law were opposed to i'm
proving the present flaw, because such
legislation would lessen the chances of
the passage of the open saloon measure.
Mr.. Barber does not even hint that, if
the proposed law is voted down, or
whether it is voted down or not, there
comes rolling along over the hills and
down the valleys of good .old Vermont
sentiment, gathering new strength and
greater momentum every day, that is
decidedly against the open saloon, and
in favor of newer and better system.
Mr. Barber says "There is no danger
but that in the end the people will settle
this matter rightly" We agree with
him, but rightly does not mean an open
saloon. Neither does 1t mean the pres
ent law, unless substantially remodeled.
The Republican believes, however, of
the two measures before the people
that the old prohibitory law unshorn is
better and safer than the open saloon.
But better than either is the state con-
troll system which we prophesy will be
the law of Vermont In the near future,
kits, cats, sacks and wives to the con-
trary notwithstanding.-St. Johnsbury
Republican.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-01-16
o. M. Barber and the ST. Ives
Riddle.

"As was going to St. Ives, met a
man with seven wives, each wife had
seven sacks, each sack seven cats, each
cat seven kits. Kits, cats, sacks and
wives, how many going to st. Ives?'
The evident purpose and plan of the
dear old riddle is to confuse by whole
lot of words, to detract from the main
issue of "As | was going to ST. Ives"
We have great respect for Mr.. Barber as
a public official, as an expert in state
craft and as successful campaign man
ager. Mr.. BARRIERS recent article in the
Bennington Banner and RefOrmer in
favor of the proposed license law is not
worthy the writer, and like the "kits,"
"cats," "sacks' and wives" of the
riddle is punching of words, a moving
down and raking up of lot of verbiage,
for the apparent sole purpose of detract-
ing from the main vital question, "Shall
Vermont have a law which under any
condition will sanction and legalize an
open saloon in any place."
The burden of Mr.. BARRIERS letter is
that old shop-worn screed, "Prohibition
does not prohibit" an argument, if 1t
can be dignified by such a name, which
would necessitate the repeal or amend
ing of the whole internal arrangement
of the Vermont Statutes from lid to
lid.
What is Mr.. BARRIERS authority of law
for calling Chapter lS7 the "Prohibitory
Law and then saying prohibition does
not prohibit? He says the "whole sub
ject is a matter of police regulation"
So it is. So is the whole of Title 81 in
the Vermont Statutes, from Chapter lS7
to 2l0, inclusive.
Let us glance at some of the subjects
under Title 81, "Internal Police" on
page 797 of the Vermont Statutes. They
are as follows;
Chapter 1877, "The traffic in intoxicat-
ing liquors." 1SS, Reformation of IN
ebriates :" lS9, "Preservaton of fish and
game and birds, and destruction of nox
ious animals;" 100. practice Of medi
cine and SURGERY" 1911, "Practice of den
tistry;' 1872, practice of pharmacy"
1914, "Preservation of lfe;" 1876, "Sale
of oils" 1876, "Inquests;" 1877, slim
keepers and vctualers;" 1913, "Auc
tioneers and peddlers;" 1919. "Itinerant
vendors" 200, "Tramps,' pol, Sim
pounding BEASTS" POP, "Beast running
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-01-16

j. E. Lyon of Barton Landing is
showing potato that he has preserved
for twenty-five years. During his youth
1t came into his possession In a novel
way, which caused him to put it away
in his trunk, where it has remained to
the present time and it is now as hard as
stone. Its size diminished slightly,
but 1t did not shrivel up or decay as one
would naturally expect, but passed into
a petrified state, making it a genuine
curiosity,
The house In which Admiral Dewey
was born at Montpelier is in litigation,
the mortgage having been foreclosed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-01-16
FINDS WAY LIVE LONG.

The startling announcement of Discovery
that will surely lengthen life is made by editor
O. II. Downey, of Churubusco, Ind. II wish
to state he writes, "that DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption is the most infal-
llble remedy that | have ever known for
Coughs, Colds and Grip. It's invaluable to
people with weak lungs Having this wonder
full medicine no one need dread Pneumonia or
Consumption. Its relief is instant and cure
certain w. IL. Sheldon guarantees every
soc and SI.oo bottle, and gives trial bottles
free.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-01-16

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers, they fill
Ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
If they are sick or out
Of order, they fail to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
matism come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-01-16
DR.. Humphreys.

After fifty years DR.. Humphreys
Specifics enjoy the greatest popularity
and largest sale in their history, due to
intrinsic merit. They cure the sick.
NO. CURES. PRICES.
1-Fevers. Congestions Inhammations. 20
2-Worms. Worm Fever. Worm Colic... .25
3-Teething. Collie, Crying, Wakefulness .2J
1-Diarrhea. of Children or Adults...... .2J
7-COushs. Colds, Bronchitis ............ .2J
S-Neuralgia. Toothache, Faceache..... .25
9-IIeadachc. Sick Headache, Vertigo. .2J
1O-Dyspepsia. Indigestion Weak Stomach.2J
11-suppressed or Painful Periods. .2j
12-Whtes. Too Profuse Periods. .25
13-CrOup. Laryngitis. Hoarseness..... .25
1f-salt Rheum. Eryslpelas, Eruptlons.. .25
15-Rheumatsm Rheumatic Palms.. .25
16-N1alaria. Chills, Fever and Ague..... rs
19-Catarrh, Influenza, Cold in the Head .25
2O-WhoOping-C Cough .................... .25
27-kidney Diseases. ..................... .25
2S-Nervous Debility. 90
3O-Urinary Weakness. Wetting Bed. .2J
77--Grip. Hay Fever. Observation-Disclosures. rs
Sold by druggists or sent on receipt of price.
Bb- DR.. Humphreys New Pocket Manual
of all Diseases mailed free.
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. William and
John Sts., New York.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-01-16
OVer=WOrk WeakenS
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure B

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Evening star., 1903-12-16
.Vestments for Distribution.

Forty complete sets Of church vest
ments and altar furniture were on exhibi-
ton recently at the convent Of the Perpetual
Alteration and of Work for Poor Churches,
street between 14th and 10Th streets
northwest. Many of the vestments ex-
hibited were made by the sisters in the
convent. assisted by members Of the local
church who are interested in the work.
They include gold-washed silver chalices,
ciboriums, remonstrances, BELLS holy Oil
sticks, picks hosts and cases Of candle
sticks, girdles and fine linen work All of
the metal work was donated by members
of the Catholic Church in this city. The
exhibit continued until o'clock Monday
afternoon after which the articles were
packed up and shipped to poor churches in
this country, Guam and the Philippines.
The officers of the association which has
had charge of the work, in conjunction
with the sisters of the convent, are: Spir-
itual director, Rev. James F. Mackin: pres
ident, Mrs. John p. Story; vice presidents,
Mrs George G. Reid and Nine. Kamp, su-
perior of the religious of the Perpetual
Alteration; secretary, Mrs Estelle Atwell;
treasurer. Nine. Martin. religious of the
Perpetual Alteration; lady managers. Mrs.
r. r. Wallace, Mrs. Moore, Nine. de Perez,
Mrs Mccartney, Miss A. Sands, Mrs. Carr,
Mrs. Robert Hinckley, Mrs. Henry May,
Mrs. Vance and Mrs Robert Potts.
Evening star., 1903-12-16
Dewey Naval Command Election.

At the annual election of Admiral George
Dewey Naval Command, S. w. ", held
Monday evening. at 719 9Th street north
west, the following officers were chosen for
the ensuing year: Captain, George A.
Joynes; commander, r. II. Gibbs; lieuten-
ant commander, Frederick Nielsen; chap
lain, c. c. Grimsby; chief master-at-arms,
L. T. Turner; master-at-arms. first class.
C. N. B. Nicholson; paymaster. B. Bonna-
bel. and recorder. H. C. Porter. An ad-
dress was made by the captain of Lawton
command, and steps taken to further legis-
lation before Congress for the passage OF
the bill to grant two months extra pay to
naval veterans who served more than one
year during the late Spanish and China
wars and the Philippine insurrection.
Evening star., 1903-12-16
Christmas Buying.
Buy early, buy thoughtfully, buy
patiently. The Philadelphia Public
Ledger gives this advice:

eager. eager. fastidious buyer need 20 to London,
faris, berlin: St. Petersburg Vienna, Rome, ven-
ICE e.e or Madrid Tor things rare and beautiful.
Buyers OF gifts should take advantage of the
great volume and variety OF seasonable goods by
gong promptly to make their purchases They
VIII De spared not only the annoyance Of crowded
streets but Of crowded stores. They will also
nave the benefit OF prompt attention from the
statesmen and saeswomen
Ihe early goers will have leisure to examine the
many dinerent sorts of goods for and TO
make more deliberate and careful selection from
them.
As the Christmas season is the season of char
lty good VIII and kindness, IL is a good and at
time for everybody to practice patience, cheerful
ness ana good Will toward every one, but especial
y should this particular kind of charity be prac-
uced by all shoppers In respect to the salesfok In
the stores The statesmen and saleswomen do not
have an easy or happy time Of 1t during the gift
selling season; they have TO stand at their cour-
tiers during the day and part of the night while
waiting upon eager customers, who commonly
In hurry: and many of whom are difficult to
please Their hard and often perplexng work
should be made as easy and pleasant for them
the shoppers good temper and consideration can
make II.
But the main thing for the buyers OF gifts to
do is TO begin their buying right away, and to 60
about 1t In the early morning. to the end that they
may avoid the crowds and receive prompt serv.
ice."
Evening star., 1903-12-16
Arrival at Gibraltar.
Scheme of R. R. improvements.

ne scheme of railway Improvement In
this vicinity includes the establishment OF
large railway yards between this city and
Alexandria. and within the last year sew
eral large tracts of land have been ac-
quired by the railway companies.
The deal for one of the last pieces of
property purchased by the Washington
Southern Railway Company was concluded
yesterday, when NJ. B. Harlow Co, for
the railway company, paid into the city
treasury of Alexandria S6,315, the purchase
price for strip of land containing little
over five acres, running through the citys
almshouse grounds In Alexandria county.
The permission to effect this sale has but
recently been granted by the Virginia leg
islature.
Evening star., 1903-12-16
THE CLERICAL SERVICE
PosTMASTERS PREPARING DATA
FOR NEW LEGISLATION.
Committee Named by Postmaster Cen
Classification Of Clerks
and Other Employees.

The committee Of postmasters appointed
by Postmaster General Payne to consider
and prepare data that may be the basis for
legislation by Congress remedying many of
the defects in the present classification of
clerks and other employees was in session
again today at the Arlington. behind closed
doors.
First Assistant Postmaster General
Wynne presided at the morning session.
The committee Is composed Of the follow
ing postmasters: Coyne Of Chicago. Hibbard
Of Boston, Hale of Minneapolis. Dickerson
of Detroit. Wills Of Nashville. Graham OF
Rochester and Waite of Burlington, Iowa.
The committee discussed number of
propositions having for their purpose the
readjustment and re-classification of post
office clerks and their salaries. 1t has been
found that the present classification act
mands of the service. 1t is hoped to i'm
prove materially on the present act.
Probable Action.
1t is likely that the recommendation of
the first assistant postmaster general. in
his annual report. will be embodied in the
recommendations of the committee. Mr..
Wynne, in his report, said:
I'm the attached report of the salary and
allowance division the estimate is based on
a scale Of 5000 for clerk hire at a third
class post office where the salary of the
postmaster is 81, 900: $500 where the salary
is 81. .S0O 500 where it is $l.1OO, and $3OO
where the salary is $1,000.
'1 am clearly of the opinion, however,
that clerk hire should be allowed at all
presidential post offices. and If Congress
shall deem 1t wise to authorize the depart
ment to make allowances for clerk hire at
all third-class post offices l would suggest
that the scale be revised as follows: $lOO
where the salaries of the postmasters are
81 GOO and 81 100; 5000 where the salaries are
81 200 and 81 300: $500 where the salaries are
81 400 and 81 500: $500 where the salaries are
81 900 and 81, 700; $500 where the salaries are
81, 800 and 81. 800.
'If the appropriation is made on the lat
ter basis the estimate, H,1OOOOO, already
submitted, is too low. 1t will require a
total appropriation of 81 129, ,S25 to provide
for clerk hire at all third-class post offices,
thus increasing the estimates by $5OO,OOO
and making the total appropriation for
clerk hire at third-class post offices. and for
separating malls at third and fourth-class
post offices, and for unusual business.
81 100000.
II also recommend a new classification
act for clerks in first and second-class post
offices. creating a number of new positions
and abolishing the titles of all clerks below
the grade of foreman, simply designating
as clerks employees whose duties are purely
clerical.
1T further is recommended that the max
imum allowance for fuel and light at third
class offices be increased from $50, as fixed
by the present law, to $50 per annum."
Evening star., 1903-12-16
Silk Hosiery
as Xmas Gifts.

We are showing Imported Silk
Hosiery in exclusive designs, not
obtainable elsewhere. Beautiful ef-
fects in lace, all-over embroidered,
lace ankle, lace insertion, neat hand
embroidered patterns and rich plain
effects. Some very attractive nov
elites are also exhibited.
Black Silk Hose. medium and gauze weights,
double soles, heels and toes; excellent value.
$I.5o pair.
Plain and Ribbed SILK Hose, in all the evening
colors-white, sky pink. lemon, lavender, gray,
red, blue. Nile and emerald.
$2.oo and $2.25 pair.
Black silk Hose medium weight. plain and three
styles OF RIBS double soles splced heels and toes.
$3.50 pair.
Black Silk Hose, plain grounds. dainty hand-em-
broidered insteps. white and tinted designs.
$2.75, $500, $3.50 to 5000 a pair.
Imported French Black Silk Hose. lace insteps
trasting colors.
$500 to $3.50 a pair.
Special:
Women's Black Pure Silk Hose,
with cotton feet; very exceptional
value.
$I.5o pair.
Main noor st.
Evening star., 1903-12-16
General Matters.

Mr.. James w. Simpson. one of the oldest
residents Of Alexandria, died last night
after lingering illness at his home. 21S
North Alfred street. Mr.. Simpson was in
the ninety-second year of his age. and was
at the time of his death the oldest Odd
Fellow in the state of Virginia. Two sons
and two daughters survive him. Arrange
Capt. Robert c. Lee, who died yesterday
In Fredericksburg, had many friends in
this city. He was brother of Gen. Fitz-
hugh Lee and was member of Alexandria
Washington Masonic Lodge, No. 2, Of this
city.
The sum Of $8.315 was yesterday paid into
the city treasury by the local agents Of
the Washington Southern Railroad Com
pany for that part Of the almshouse prop
eIty which was recently purchased by the
company.
Evening star., 1903-12-16
1nsnectine Lighthouse Stations,

Commander Hawley. U. 8. N, inspector
in charge Of the lighthouses in this district,
Is making a tour of inspection among the
stations in the lower part of Chesapeake
bay and on the James and York rivers
aboard the tender Holly. He may visit
the lights in the lower part Of the Potomac
before he returns to Baltimore.
Mr.. John OBrien, assistant engineer of
the lighthouse tender Holly, has been made
chief engineer of his steamer, to fill the
vacancy caused by the death OF Engineer
William Sermons last week.
Mr.. VIII Knowell Of this city, mate of
the U. g. lighthouse engineers steamer
Jessamine, is in the city on a visit.
Evening star., 1903-12-16
LOCAL REAL ESTATE.

Thomas Bowling & Co., auctioneers, sold
Yesterday at auction to Christian Heurich
a piece of ground fronting 90 feet on Co.
lumbia road and running west 294 feet to
10th street, with a frontage of about 10I
feet on that street. The total area is
10, ,739 square feet. and the property was
sold for 90 cents per square foot, or over
$4,000 The strip of land adjoins on the
south the portion recently purchased by
Mr.. Thomas w. Smith, and the dividing
line between these two holdings passes di-
rectly through the Little House.
Evening star., 1903-12-16
Gift
Furniture.

Gift
Furniture.
A real sensible gift-one that is
doubly appreciated-is some desired
article of home furniture. A Morris
Chair, for instance, or a Desk, or
Music Cabinet, or some other article
of use and value.
A visit to this department, on the
sixth floor, will doubtless be of great
value to those looking for sensible
and serviceable gifts.
women's Solid Oak Writing Desks, large o. ~
drawer neatly partitOned. .......... pS.OO
Solo Quartered Oak Book Cases. glass cYo
doors, adjustable shelves. .......... pIO.OO
Solid Oak Desk Chairs, saddle seat, high q, -,
DICK ....................... PO. ~
Weathered Oak Chairs and Rockers with 90 70
ee".S' - 49, .....-............. ~
Solid Oak Morris Chairs. with denim GO m
CUSHIONS Observation-Disclosures. PO'SO
Full CHARTERED Oak Morris Chairs
spring seat, shaped back. velour-covered Gro NJ
cushions. ..-.-..-.. ................... PiO.OO
weathered Oak Morris Chairs. spring seat velour.
ie"ther e1salons efeet IN spanish $1,000 to $4,000
rne ,sa ok high $1,000
wesths,ed ssat 9sa DINING Tables $500
s,sn Music Cabinets - with drawer; neat de- $500
atss ina Sas M 5o
Large Roomy Turkish Chairs and Rockers best
,eatnea .en snrngs G9yerinss harrins $4,000 to
Handsome Leather Couches, quartered Cor ~
oak frames full tufted best steel springs poo-oO
Leather Couches, weathered oak frames, cr 80
best quality leather and springs. P4o'oo
50-inch Solid Oak Roll-top Office Desks, Cor ~
uouble pedestal, large center drawer.... P$o'oo
full line of Office Chairs,
in the latest and most ap- c. 20 fo cIc ~
proved designs. ............. P4.Oo ~ Pi o'oo
Mahogany finish Book Cases, glass CIo ro
doors, adjustable shelves. .............. YA~'oS
Sixth floor. g st.
Evening star., 1903-12-16
Hair Ornaments
AS Xmas Gifts.

Millinery Department showing a
charming collection of dainty Hair
Ornaments, in all delicate tints to
match evening gowns. Beautiful in
dividual pieces and exquisite combi-
nations of Ostrich Tips, Flowers,
Marabout, Jetted Butterflies, Jetted
Roses, Tinseled Flowers, Maline,
etc.
soc. to- $500.
Evening star., 1903-12-16
Special Sale of
Pictures
CA Manufacturers Samples)
Half Price and Less.

%lWYS7 E have secured the en-
II III tire line of drum
NN mers'" samples from
the leading manufac-
turer of fine, high-grade Pictures in
this country, and offer same at half
and less than half original prices.
There are Pastels, Water Colors,
Etchings, Carbons, Hand-colored
Pictures, Madonnas. Pictures of al
most every description-and no two
alike. They are high-class goods,
artisticallyandappropriately framed,
and there is great variety of SUBJ
jects.
This sale affords rare opportun-
ity to those contemplating making
a Christmas or wedding gift of a
Picture and to those desiring Pic
tures for their own use.
Fourth foor Tenth st.