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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-10
Liquor Selling On Easter Sunday.

To the Editor of The TRIBUNE
Sir Yesterday Sunday For the purpose OF aScer
tanning positively to what extent the excise law Voe III ~
pent about three visiting the saloons and notes III ue
centre of the visited wentone places between ooo anu
$50 D. m within two Police Headquarters where the law
was openly agrany violated Many OF these places W
crowded with customers number of them had not even locked
their front door, them solicited visitors TO Duy
the drinks In place. combination saloon and pool Paror OH
week davs fifty men present Inc car was
ptioned off bv cloth but liquor sold over the
end of the bar without peence of concealen
stood at Police Headquarters for about ten
minutes and saw the back door OF saloon nearly across
tho street Two Docemen and these
into the saloon but they made investigation, did found
about twenty-five place. eight of them lined up and drink
inc over the bar exactly the week days
This condition confined the centre OF the CITY, but exists
al over the town. The police the law violated but they make
no raids. Yours truly,
- w. +. MULvHUI.
Secretary Prohibition County Committee
SYRACUSE \. " April 4, 1904.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-10

the medium Of the Raines law hotels have come 70
my notice.
Former administrations have not been slow 10
make US understand that must not be too Puri-
tanical I'm our enforcement Of the law. We have
been told that to crowd the lawbreakers too hard
would be only to make matters wo:se. The truth is
the politicians are afraid OF them
"A colored burglar said to me when told
him / had never suspected any Of his race OF
being burglars before We'll. boss. ives pretty good
imitators. II is so with Syracuse. She may not be
as bad as New-York but she is pretty good imi-
tator.'
Asked about graft" DR.. Colt said: Il have been
keep violators OF the law good terms with the
politicians. 1t is open secret here that for
years gambling institutions have been assessed
weekly monthly, according to sliding scale. for
the privilege OF carrying their business. This
have the authority of former detective and
under sheriff who has figured in raids on delin-
Quents for do make a show OF morality &C.
casionally, you know.
cit is recognized as a fact that it Is almost i'm
possible get against wealthy offender
of the excise laws through to a successful issue.
II an Indictment is secured, aCquittal usually
follows. but unless he is poor man he is seldom
indicted.
Let a poor Poander or any poor person with
influential friends be caught breaking the
friends politically powerful allowed TO go I'M
punished. Evidence which In the OF a murder
would send a to the electric chair seems to
have no weight against such men.
1.-The keepers of the disorderly houses
brought up with regularity. They pay their fines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-10

who has handled cases for the Anti-Saloon League.
said: II don't know how Syracuse compares with
other places but the town is wide OPEN, that's
certain. Those who fighting the liquor men
have little money and the other fellows have
plenty"
Another attorney, who would not allow the use
OF his name. said: why my dear sir. this town
comes about as near hell as anything atop OF
earth. open? Why, IL is wide. wide open here,
short time ago. the annual roundup OF the fancy
houses was made The demi-monde were notlned
to come in and ante and they came III their me
carriages and paid what called fines OF $40 or
$25 the might be. 49,
Rotten? Why. my dear sir, there are from 10
$50 professional prostitutes in this town OF
10000 souls. to make mention OF those not
cassed professional"
The Rev. Dr. Albert Colt pastor Of the Olivet
Baptist Church. severely criticised the authorities
Dr. Colt who has lived several years in Rochester
said the conditions in Syracuse were far worse than
in Rochester.
There Is Il stronger moral and civic force In
Rochester" said DR.. Colt, than there is here The
saloons are now open Sunday here in Syracuse
Screens are up, obstructing the view Of the par
The side and back doors are usually open. The
record of scraps fights and drunken brawls aired
IN the police courts every Monday is evidence OF
the doings Sunday.
THE social evil is fearfully prevalent here some
heartreading instances Of its deadly work through
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-10

The Municipal Voters League Of which Dr. Full
ton IS vice-presldent, was organized in Syracuse
last fail. It's membership includes several hundred
voters, whose chief wish is to a proper ad-
ministration OF the law IN the city. Willard A.
Glenn. prominent attorney, is president OF the
league. and E A. Hin is secretary. Mr.. Hill is a
regular attendant upon the meetings the council
and closely watches every measure presented At
regular meetings of the executive committee munc-
ipal affairs thoroughly discussed and the course
to be pursued by the league outlined. Secretary
Hill has great faith in what may be accomplished
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-10

c. ". FELTON,. artist. who has secured evil
dence for the Anti-Saloon League in Syracuse.
said: II do not know OF single indictment for
violation of the excise laws OF Syracuse Three or
four Of US have secured convincing evidence for
the Anti-SaloOn League; have been in and bought
the drinks. but conviction has resulted" Mr..
FELTON, said he had knowledge OF a certain gam
bling joint in South Sara-st- which is alleged 10
have paid high as $50 week for protection
The Rev. ]. B. Knappenberger. pastor Of the Wes-
leyan Methodist Church. Is another who has made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-10

that about six weeks ago the demi-monde OF SYRIA
cuse figured in what declared to be the annual
roundup" driving IN their coaches. arrayed in
smiles sweet scented laces and such other things
as generous nature and kind hearted friends had
bestowed upon them 10 the City Hall, there 10
pay fines Of 800 or more with becoming affability
The Commissioner had heard nothing Of the &C.
currence. not q word.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-10

with grumbling and that is the end Of it.until
they are brought up again Their infamous bust-
ness goes on without hinderance. The conditions
IN this city truly frightfuL'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-10

The fellow was arrested. When 1t came up IN
court was not able to attend. but / am told thtt
a wealthy brewer appeared in behalt OF 10 ut-
fenrant and told how many thousands OF uoilaIs
worth Of property he owned In Syracuse Nothing
eve- came of the What can the police 90 .
What use is IL to make arrests IL. when case AFTER
case comes up nothing is ever done with them!
WHY take up after case only TO nave IL pigeon
holed In the District Attorneys Office
THE downfall OF Syracuse dates back TO about
six wears ago to the enactment OF The Raines law
hotel legislation The Raines law hotels nave
been the curse of S. racuse.
~ viii cav this OF Commissioner Bowen-he is
doing a good work He has closed the stalls. but
fear he is sadly handicapped. Syracuse Is sun
wide open town in every sense OF the WORD /
know of no place OF its size 20 equal t. But what
not tell half the shame OF Syracuse"
The Right Rev. Patrick A. Budden. Bishop of the
Diocese Of Syracuse, fully as emphatic IN mis-
brief comments as was Father Grimes.
II do not have much opportunity to see the exact
conditions" said Bishop Ludden. but know they
are bad enough here in Syracuse. Certainly they
can be no worse elsewhere.
mo indeed do not think the police doing
their full duty. They could put stop to many
evils il they would. The worst feature OF the stu
alton in the I'm which the disorderly houses
are allowed to run wide open with no interference
But the laws humbug, declared the
Bishop. '"I'he first thing we do when we discover
ANYTHING wrong is to run TO Albany and get law
passed. These excise laws a humbug"
Levi S. Chapman. a prominent Syracuse attorney.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-12-29
PELKEY-GAU TRE1U.

The marriage of Miss Rosealba M.
Gauvreau of this city and Philip +.
Pelkey occurred in St, Augustine's
church on Monday morning at 1890.
Rev. W. J. O'Sullivan, assisted by
Rev Louis Conf, officiated The
bride and groom were attended by
Miss Edith B. Gauvreau, sister of the
bride, rs maid of honor, and o. N.
Boyer of Barre as best man. The
bride was given away by her father,
Frank Gauvreau Of Montpelier, while
the groom was attended by Albert J.
Gauvreau, brother of the bride. The
wedding party marched up the aisle
TO the stra ms of Mendelssohn's we'd
ding march as played by Miss Flor
ence Cashen. The bride was dressed
in white peau de sole, trimmed with
Irish point lace. with veil Of white
silk chiffon and she carried a bridal
bouquet of white roses, The maid of
honor wore gown of cream pongee
| silk with hat to match and carried
bouquet of pink roses. The gentlemen
were in Prince Albert suits The
usheTs were Manuel Menard and Ar
thur ]. Gauvreau, both of Montpelier,
the latter brother of the bride
Following the ceremony a reception
and Wedding breakfast were held at
the brides home on Hubbard street
Besides the immediate family of the
bride the following guests attended
tie reception: Mr., and Mrs. J. B.
Qnesnell, grandparents Of the bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. j, E. Quesnell and S.
A. Quesnell, all of Montreal; Miss
Margaret Sanderson Mrs Frank
Kelley, Mrs Olive Benoit, all of
MONTPELIER; MIR and Mrs. p. H.
Pelkey, parents of the groom. George
Pelkey, a brother, Mr. and Mrs.
George Moore, Misses L. and II.
Chagnou, Misses J. and P. Boivin,
Drs O. L. Morin and A. @ Melville,
all of st, Aluans; Mr.. aud Mrs.
Campbell Of Concord. N H.
The bride is the Oldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Gauvreau and
is talented and popular young lazy E.
The groom is prominent in St. AL
bans, as manager of his father S
lumber yard. Many gifts of rich cut
glass and silver ware and elegant
furniture were given to the couple.
Amid a shower of rice and paper the
young couple left on the 30 train
Monday afternoon for q brief wedding
trip after which they will live in ST.
Adams Congratulations from a host
of friends were showered upon Mr..
and Mrs Pelkey.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-12-29
GOLDEN WEDDING.

On December 2G, 1854, Henry W.
and Cynthia SpHulding Drew were
married by Rev. O. F. Burdick in
Burlington. Last Monday mark ed
the ffUieth anniversary of the we'd
ding and in celebration of the event a
family party sat down to dinner and
spent the afternoon in a happy re-
union. The party was composed of
Mrs. Caroline Spaulding Hopkins,
a sister of Mrs Drew. the three
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs Drew,
Mrs O. ", Learned, New York city,
Mrs. A. G. Eaton and Miss Gertrude
Drew of Montpelier; G. F. Learned
and A, G, Eaton, Mr.. and Mrs. Her
man d. Hopkins and daughter,
Emily
Henry W, Drew, brief account of
whose golden wedding anniversary
was printed in Tuesday s Journal, has
been in the service of what is now the
American EXPRESS Company for forty
years. he was for several years con-
neoted with the Burlington Office of
the company, Mr. Drew was placed
in charge of the Montpelier express Of
foe twenty-eight years ago and has
held the position ever since. During his
residence in the city he has won for
himself prominent place in its bus
mess life and attained reputation
for square and fair dealing that is EN-.
viable. Mr., Drews list of friends is
limited only by his acquaintance.
Mrs. Drew is lovable woman who
is active in home and social duties
and she is highly esteemed among
her many friends as is her husband by
his
Many handsome and substantial
presents were left with Mr.. and Mrs.
Drew on Monday afternoon as tokens
of esteem. That they may live to
celebrate aud enjoy their diamond
wedding anniversary was the wish
generally expressed
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-12-29
FILMING THE YORK.
Commission to Investigate State In
situations Meets.

The commission appointed by Gov
ernor Bell to investigate State institu-
tions effected an organization and
planned the beginning of the work at
its meeting with the Governor on
Tuesday afternoon and evening. NJ,
G.. Williams of Bellows Falls was
elected chairman of the commission
and @. II A. Stafford of Morristown
secretary.
The State Hospital for the Insane
at Waterbury will be Investigated
first. The hearings will begin on
Tuesday, January 10, at the State
House and will be held from time to
time thereafter at such time and
places as the commission may deem
best.
q. O. Fits, attorney general,
who gave out the results of the meet
ing to the press, says that he would
like TO hear from all citizens who
have any light to throw on matters
connected with the State institutions.
Mr.. Fits states that he will consider
carefully all evidence or information
presented to him and will bring it
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-12-29
SANG DEATH CHANT.

Boston, Dec 27.--The steamer,
African Prince. from japanese ports
to this city.and New York, arrived on
Sunday with her propeller shaft twist
ed, steerage gear damaged, boats lost
and portions of her deck torn up by
the fury Of a storm encountered in
ida tlantic. After the steering gear
was damaged the vessel was tossed for
two days IN the trough of the sea,
unable to proceed until repairs had
been made. Several members of the
crew received minor injuries by being
thrown about the decks. Many of
the crew of sixty we're Mohammedans
who anticipating death threw their
prayer. mats on the water-swept decks
and drenched to the skin by the icy
waves sang the Moslem death chant.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-12-29
DODGE BROUGHT BACK.

New York, Dec. "a. CHARLES f.
Dodge, w no was bought from Texas to
answer to a charge of perjury in con-
nection with the Dodge Morse divorce
tangle, arrived here last night on the
steamer Lampssas He was taken at
once TO police headquarters.
Dodge is charged with having com
mitted perjury in swearing that he
had never been served with summons
in the suit by which his wife, now
Mrs. Charles W. Morse, obtained q
divorce.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morse are now in
Europe. Dodge was brought here as
result of the decision handed down
by tile United States Supreme Court,
which refused to sustain his appeal
FROM the decision of the Texas courts
ordering him to this city.
1t was said that during the voyage
Dodge has contracted a severe cold,
resulting in bronchitis.
Detectives, who arrived on this
steamer with Dodge, said that he il
in great fear over the result of hi,
return TO face trial for perjury and
on the way from Galveston he tried
to jump overheard, but was prevented.
After that he was guarded night and
day.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-12-29
PRISONERS PAR DONED

Governor Bell yesterday pardoned
Everett A. Morse of Calais who was
serving a sentence of not less than two
nor more than three years in the
States prison at Windsor for the
forgery of note. Mr. Morse had his
trial in Washington County Court
some time ago and was taken to the
State hospital for the insane at Water
bury for a time for observation. His
minimum sentence would have expired
in January, 1905. w. o. Young who
was arrested in Lebanon. N. h.. sew
eral years ago and sentenced to not
less than three nor more than five
years IN the same institute III for lar
oeny, has also been pardoned He
had served about three years of his
sentence
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-12-29
HOW THE SOUTH VOTED.

The New York World makes the
following interesting synopsis of the
southern vote in the late national
elections
The complete official canvass shows
that IS, sos, 469 votes were cast on
Nov. s. Roosevelt received 1897, 632
and Parker 3, 080, 054 Roosevelt's pop.
ular plurality was 2,547, SIS, and the
total vote was AGO, 01S less than in
1900.
In the thirteen Southern States, in
cluding Mary land. in which Parker
electors were chosen, the total vote
was 2 033 1896. In the thirty-two
States, excluding Maryland, in which
Roosevelt electors were chosen, the
total vote was II, 475, 270. With "a
per cent of the Presidential electors,
these Parker States cast only Is per
cent. of the total vote. The total
Democratic vote IN the thirteen south
ern States was 1888, 87S and the Re-
publican vote was I'll, 435 Parker s
tota, plurality in all these States was
hardly $4,000 in excess of Roosevet's
plurality in Pennsylvania alone.
In only eight States-Delaware,
Georgia, Massachusetts, Mississippi,
New York, Rhode Island, South Oar
olina and West Virginia-did the
Democrats poll more votes than in
1900. They lost in all the others,
while the publicans gained in
thirty.two States and lost in thirteen.
Eleven of the States in which there
was Republican decrease are in the
South, yet Arkansas and Florida
showed Republican gains, while Ala &.
bama, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina
Tennessee. Texas and Virginia all
showed Democratic losses
Roosevelt's popular plurality Is
more than double Parker's entire vote
in the South, and Parker's entire vote
in the South is less than twice his
vote in New York alone It is con-
siderably less than his vote in New
York, Pennsy lvania and Ohio, which
gave combined Republican plurality
of about 359, 900 against him. Evil
IDENTIFY the apathy" was not confined
to Northern Democrats.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-12-29
NEW YORK ICE BOUND.

New York, Dec. rs. Rain and
sleet following heavy snow storm
have played havoc with transportation
facilities and the telegraph service.
Following on top of the snow covered
pavements, the rain has formed hard
crust of ice and New YORK. today is
like great skating pond The rails
of the surface cars are in such a con-
dition that schedule time is impos-
sible and suburban traffic is almost
paralyzed. Railroads almost invari-
ably are reported late. Telegraphic
and telephone communication in all
directions are very slow. Though 10
serious accidents are reported, the
slippery rails and streets of the city
are responsible for many minor acct
dents and collisions.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-12-29
ORANGE UNITY URT

The December term of Orange coun-
ty court was finally adjourned on
Thursday forenoon, Dec. %, after a
session of seventeen days. The Grim
iual trials which were expected on
Monday, the 10th, did not come on as
thegcase of State VS.. Edwin and Mabel
Louannis for breach of the peace was
continued and Fred Bruso, charged
with stealing a team at Bradford on
September II last, pleaded guilty and
was sentenced to confinement in State
prison not more than two and one halt
and not less than two years. In the
Louannis case the respondents were
ready for trial but the prosecution
asked continuance on account of the
absence of a necessary witness. Re-
spondents were put under 500 bail
each and let go on their own recog-
niz inces.
Divorce hearings then came on and
occupied the rest of the session. The
following bills were granted for intol.
cradle severity: Bertha M. Pope VS..
Edmund l.. Pope; Florence B. Tredo
VS.. Harry Tredo. custody of minor
children being given to petitioner;
Catherine M. Judd VS.. Elisha @.
Judd; Ida e. Jackson VS.. George E.
Jackson. In the case of Susan ].
Bean VS.. John Bean the court after
full hearing declined to grant divorce
for intolerable severity but continued
the cause till next term with order
for $50 as expenses of litigation to be
paid to libellant by second day of next
term unless she have given notice to
ijbellee ten days previously that cause
is discontinued. In the following
cases DEGREES were granted for wiltul
desertion: Hei bert A. Avery VS.. Ro-
mine e, Avery; Daisy Dell Blake va.
George VIM. Blake; Dana II. Luce
rs. Dora j, Luce. In Mary III. Jerd
VS.. Frank N. Jerd the court, while
denying the petition for divorce for
wilful desertion. continued The 90 Sc
with special order for the husband to
pay six months $50 per month for
the support of his wife and children.
In this and the Bean case also the
court expressed the hope that the par
ties might be reconciled to each other.
In Reuben o Kendall VS.. Laura A.
Kendall the oourS concluded that the
husband had condoned so many acts of
his wife's adultery that he was not
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-12-29

before the commission. He desires
all possible information in order to be
fair tn the institutions and to do
Justice to the State.
The act calling for the investiga-
tion gives the commissioner power to
examine all departments of all State
institutions but Mr.. Fits stated that
how many institutions will be inves-
tigated or the exact scope of the work
has not yet been determined by the
commission. The States attorney is
busy preparing the evidence for the
opening hearing.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-12-29

at the bottom of the lake, sank into
quicksand or mud and became useless.
Finally the road was put across by
making filings on a scale such as
would have daunted engineers not of
large oalibre. The track is constant
ly watched now, not train passing
over it without observations being
taken to see if the track has been
affected. This sinking just reported
it is feared indicates the crust at the
bottom OF the lake is giving way
under the weight of the filling and
the trains If the sinking continues
there is no knowing what further ex-
penditures may be necessary to again
put the road in stable condition If,
indeed, it be possible The word
impossible" is hardly known to the
engineers of modern times in conneo-
ton with affairs terrestrial, but they
have problem there which has re
quired and will yet require all their
skill.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-12-29
SHOT IN SELF DEFEN CE.

st. Johnabury, Dec. 27.-George
Daniels is in county Jail, having been
ing Charles Shaw. The latter came
to Mrs. Harvey Badgers house in a
highly intoxicated condition and Dan
iels. who works for Mrs. Badger. or.
dered him out. Shaw went cut and
came back with an iron bar and Dan
ieis shot i'll self defense, emptying
90 tn barrels in Shsw's legs. Daniels
VIII be given a hearing in county
coLrt. which is now in session. Shaw
is at BrIghtloo hospital and will
p.Cbably recover.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-12-29

entitled to divorce becuse she had run
away with another man in August last,
and dismissed his petition. Martha
E. Burner vs.. Middle Burner and
Andrew u. Ordway vs. Ella J. Ord
way were continued till next term,
the court not being quite satisfied from
the evidence that petitioners we're en-
titled to divorces Seven other cases
were also continued on the old divorce
calendar.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-12-29
MAY PARDON PRISONER.

Middletown, N. Y, Dec. 28. joel
@. Rumble, who is serving life sem
tence in Sing Sing for the murder of
Arthur Morgan, it Is believed will be
pardoned by Gov. Odell. Rumble and
Morgan lived together at Greenville,
near here, and one day in 1900,
when both had been drinking, Rumble
locked himself in his room. Morgan,
in anger, tried to get at him through
a window, and Rumble shot him in
the shoulder. Morgan bled to death.
The jurymen who convicted Rumble
have all signed the petition Tor his
pardon. One member said he had not
slept we'll since the conviction.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-12-29
BIG CITY STATION
PLANNED.

Chicago, Dec. ga local newspa-
per says that the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company is prepared to spend
$50, 600. 600 in the construction of a
new railway station in Chicago.
Twenty millions of this snm will be
spent in acquiring land adjoining the
present Union Depot and $40. 600. 600
will be spent in buildings