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The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-07-02
July 2, 1908.

Non-partisan public sentiment may force vic
tory for Prohibition in town, city state, but it
alone can exert no power to prevent the under
mining and discrediting of that law by officials in
power who allegiance to national parties
really controlled by liquor boss,sm in Our great
license cities
The record at Our Prohibition national head
quarters ndicated
hat there eight Prohibition states
with total population of 100000
That there are $50 Prohibition cities in 35
states, with from 5000 to 100000 each, having a
total population of 100000 and an average
population of nearly $4,000.
That practically 40 100000 people, of whom at
least 100000 have been added within the past
four years, are living in Prohibition territory
which now comprises nearly two-thirds Of the
nations area.
That the liquor traffic is now largely centered
and protected in 100 large cities of % license
states, from which vantage the nations Prohib-
ton two-thirds being bombarded and de
vastated without redress by the brewers under
the protection of the federal governments in
terstate regulations.
One of the startling facts regarding this final
item is that the governments of these hundred
leading license cities almost equally divided
between the two dominant national parties and
that thus the liquor traffic through its close al
lance with the party bosses in these cities con-
trolls and dictates the attitude Of these parties in
the nation at large.
The millions of Prohibition Republicans and
Democrats, north and south, in their respective
parties are helpless to prevent this dictation
thwart the manipulation of the liquor powers
chosen tools in perpetuating their business.
Shall the liquor traffic, through the political
power and licensed protection of these hundred
centers of the nations commercial life continue
to dictate its own terms of immunity to the
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-07-02


the evening of June 19]
Christian ought not to stop there To alb
stain today is not enough, "For do not the
publicans the same? ?" For I say unto you that
except your righteousness shall exceed the right
eousness of the Scribes and Pharisees we shall
in no case enter into the Kingdom of Heaven"
To abstain is not enough; we must place the
emphasis today upon Christian voting. Salvation
for the drinker was the first step, salvation for
the drink seller the second salvation for the
drink voter is the last step to the victory the
saloon.
The day of pouring literal Goals of fire upon the
saoonkeeper and brewer is over The axe must
be laid at the root of the tree To its source the
ballot of the criminal citizen the curse has been
traced, and there the axe of separation must be
laid. The one great central truth evolved from
century of temperance prayer and endeavor is
that the criminal saloonkeeper is as good as the
criminal laws that license him. and no worse than
the criminal citizen who makes and Sustans them
This criminal partnership with the saloon at the
ballot box must be broken. Let the iron brand
where it will; consent to sin is one with the sin
ner, whether as keeper, drinker voter. You
cannot consent that another man shall
loon without sharing the responsibility for that
saloon. The saloonkeeper is in business by
the grace of bad mems votes and that is intended
to include all men whose ballot consents to the
curse. "Thus saying, thou reproachest u.s."
do reproach you, Christian citizens of America
Woe unto you for we vote license to the saloon
and the saloonkeeper runs it. Therefore ye shall
receive the greater condemnation. The Master
said, "The publicans and the harots go into the
Kingdom of God ahead of some of YOU" Cleanse
yourselves from this nquity, or the saloonkeeper
and the brewer will go into heaven ahead of some
of you. If it is wrong to make it, wrong to sell
it, wrong to drink it. wrong to rent property to
it, it is wrong to vote to continue it. 1t is rule
of law that he who does thing through another
does it by himself And the word of God makes
it even more emphatic, saying, "He that offend
eth in one point he is guilty of all"
| did not come here to call the judgment of
God upon the saloonkeeper and brewer. | will
talk to the saloonkeeper and brewer when have
them for an audience. I am talking now, not to
the men who run the saloon, but to the Christian
men of America who vote for the saloon. When
we can convert the saloon voters we can put out
The national prohibitionist. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1907-1911, 1908-07-02
THE SALOON VOTERS PART

The following few Of the concluding of Mr. Clinton Towards
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-13

these should be long drawn out Affairs.
In the present instance there Is positively
no doubt as to the guilt Of Vallento and
his trial and conviction should take but
n short time. AS the Herald we'll says:
Speedy and exemplary Justice Is the
surest way to impress our aliens with
the idea that murder In this State Is
capita. crime ard tina: our courts Will
enforce the law" But why aliens alonei
The lesson thus taught would apply a.
we'll to others. While 1t Is probably
fact that n large per cent. Of the muir
ders In this land Of the too free are com.
mitted ty reope Of foreign birth, there
are some natives who arc likewise guilty
IN any event the trinl Of such cases =
liable to consume several weeks at least
all Of which costs money. which the tax
payers have to furnish. A notable cx-
amol. Of this is tho Thaw case. which
has cos. the state Of New York n good
many thousands Of dollars. yet there Is
absolutely no question to the guilt Of
the defendant. A murder trial Is certain
~ hailed with delight by our lawyer
friends but the public. who indirectly
pay the exorbitant fees, should be pro-
/ tccted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-13

country or state proves entirely satisfac-
tory to every class Of people. Possibly no
tax law ever will be enacted that will be
entirely satisfactory and just to every
citizen hut just taxation should be the
end and aim of all. In discussing the re-
port Of the present commission tho Mont
tor wishes to express It's belief In the
matter and say that 1t thinks no radical
change should at present be made in this
state. The report shows conclus!vcly
that the present Tux law Is hagrantly
violated in many cases openly. and
these violations tend to throw unjust
burdens on certain classes of people. In
fact 1t shows that only about three per
cert. of the inventories Of the State are
legal. Now suppose the matter was re-
versed and only three per cent. Of the
Inventories were Illegal what effect
would 1t have on taxation? The Monitor
believes there is nothing radically wrong
with the present law. were 1t enforced.
and is II not as easy to enforce the pres
on: law MS some new one? The Monitor
believes in the adoption of two of the
commissions recommendations and
thorough enforcement OF the present law.
The two recommendations that appeal
to the Monitor are the first and last re-
commenda tons made by the commission.
The first. that appointing n tax commits
sion TO have control Of all matters per-
tanning to taxation. Give them authority
also to compel every taxpayer to answer
every question on the inventory with
property penalty upon his failure to do
so within n specified time. Having all In
ventorcs on file IN the town clerks Of
fec and open to inspection and upon
complait OF any voter in town about any
inventory let the commission have power
to call witnesses who shall testify In the
case. A party found to have used fraud
In making out his inventory shall be
subject to n fine. The last recomme ndo-
ton Ia that regarding the taxation OF
timber md timber land. The commission
recommend tho taxing Of land given to
! forest alone. Mt It's value supposing there
was no timber upon It with small tax
per thousand for lumber taken off and
per cord for wood cut. This would have
n tendency to preserve the forests and
timber an end much to be desired. In
shor. the Monitor believes the present
I law enforced is. In the main. as good Il
/ taxation law as Vermont will be able to
, make
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-13
VERMONT TEAM NAMED.
Mark smen to Practice Mt Northhcld he
fore Going to Ohio.

Fairlee, Aug. 1.-THE following Off
GERS and enlisted men of the LIST In
fantry, V. n. c., are designated as
State to compete In the national match
at Camp Perry. Ohio. commencing Au
gust "a. 1908: Team captain. Major
Lee s. Tillotson; team coach, Major II.
Edward Dyer; team spotter. Lieut. J.
Willard Cobb: range officer. Capt
George II. Thompson; members of
team. capt. John w. Tinker. capt. j.
Benjamin Harmon. Capt. Harry G..
Moseley. Lieut.. John c. Holden. Lieut.
Jerold NJ. Ashley. Lieut.. Earl l.. Bean
Lieut. stephen s. Cushing. Scrgt
Frederick J. Coffey. Co. NJ: Sergt. VII
liam c. Mclaughlin. Co. A; Sergt
Walter o. Cooley. Co. !: Sergt. Charles
A. Stockwel!. Co. !; Corp. Ebert l..
Hopkins. Co. Z; alternates, Corp
Charles ]. LePage. Co. H.; Pvt. Harry
v. Gregory Co. D.; Pvt. Fred b. Or
cult. Co. l..
The officers and enlisted men ex-
cept Capt Thompson. will report to
Major Lee S. Tilotson, team captain
at Northficld August ~. to remain
there for practice until August II, on
which date the team will leave for
Camp Perry Ohio.
Commanding officers, Co F., 1st IN
fantry, V. n. G., and Battery a., VI.
fcil artillery. will detail one cook,
and twenty enlisted men TO act as
markers and scores for the team dur
Ing the practice at Mortified.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-13
RAN ONE TRAIN AZ YEARS.
Engineer s. j. Wilson Dead ut Lyndon
Vile with lncqunlcd NccOrd.

1.yndonv!lle, Aug 9.-SQuires j. Wilson,
one of the oldest railroad engineers in
the country, whose record Of drawing the
same passenger train for - years Ia be
lievcd TO be uncQualed, died yesterday.
aged 81 years. He went to work as n
brakeman on the Central Vermont in
lA9 and became an engineer In lsS2, re-
firing In 1885, since which time he has
bean employed In the Lyndonvlie shops
OF the company. He was a member OF the
State Legislature In lSsf-9i
MIR, Wilson was born IN Deerng, y. H.,
july lS. 1881, and practically his whole
life was given to railroad work The
span OF his service included almost the
entire history OF railronding In YER
mont, az he began Marcel Ii, 1872 az n
freight brakeman on the Vermont CEN
trial, which had been opened from
White River Junction TO Northheld the
previous year.
Mr., Wilson served the Iassumps'c ana
the Boston ~ Maine roads under IL
master mechanics, trave,cl about l'6oo :
100 miles, and never injured a passenger
nor killed an employe. since October
1898. he had been in the shops AT L;h-
donville In charge OF the OIL supply
room. His wife was Abhe [. smith
Of Bath. \. II.
There are two sons, charles NJ OF
New York and Homer c, agent OF an
express company at LyndonY'I'e'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-13
WHAT OUR NEIGHBORS SAY
The NorthHeld News and Other Papers
Discussing Compensation for
Legislators.
0-rom the Northneld News)

The News recent suggestion that legis-
lotors be paid on a roll call basis, viz:
That members failing to answer at each
roll call receive no compensation for
that days session has met with various
expressions Of opinion.
The Barton Monitor thinks that: This
IS not bad suggestion. 1t would do
away with the objectionable hurry legis-
latlol feature Of n stated sum payment
and yet would have tendency to keep
'em there"
The ST. Adams Messenger on the other
hand Ia inclined to the opinion that such
a measure would be likely to meet with
even more opposition that the PROPOSE
ton to pay lump sum- because it
would humiliatc the lawmakers by put
ting them under the same kind OF dis
ciplinc as children in the public school"
The News would not knowingly suggest
any plan calculated to cool the feverish
blood Of any representative to the gen
eral assembly upon ins arrival In Mont
pelier In the first flush Of his manly dig
nifty as law maker II fails to see. how
ever. where any member mbuod with a
sober realization OF his duty and res
possibility to the State coulc take ex-
cept!ons to a plan OF this kind His con-
st!tucnts are supposed to send their re-
preventative to the Legislature to serve
to the best OF his ability the State and
the town he represents. If he Is unable
to give attention to the work before him
at any time, he certainly ought not to
object to reduction in his pay.
Theoretically a roll call is supposed to
take place each morning No better way
Io' checking UP the members present
could be devised than 10 put It into
to Ia useful in many ways. The mem
Der who would feel that his dignity had
been impeached by this process would
probably feel equally indignant to have
n lump sum dispensed to him for q
term Of service
Disadvantages and is not altogether fair.
More important Legislation, requiring a
longer time for reasonable Cons!dera ton,
comes before some sessions than at
others. The tendency would be to I'M
dulv hasten work In order to make a
would surel, come. regardless of wheth-
err or not Il o work was properly com
pleted. The lump sum- Ia hardly prac-
teal. The best way, perhaps TO raise the
average efficiency. at least In a legisla-
tive body the size OF Vermonts. is &c
pay the members for the actual time
spent In the performance Of their duties
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-13

tive In past years. An organization was
then effected by the election of N. B.
Phelps OF Barre, chairman. and william
Wishnrt OF Barre, secretary. a nominaf-
Ing committee of one from each town
and city was named TO bring in nfter The
noon recess, list of nominations for an
executive committee and for a central
committee OF I'VE
DR.. John A. Mead Of Rutland, republic
can candidate for Lieutenant governor,
briefly addressed the meeting, after which
an adjournment was taken for dinner.
Or. Mead interestingly outlined some OF
the methods that have been employed tn
the past In Rutland county In getting out
a full vote.
At the afternoon session stirring adj
dresses were made by the Hon. Frank
Plumley of Mortified, and Dr. J. \.
Mead Of Rutland. An Informal discus
sion was also held in regard to rallies
and flag raisings in the several towns OF
the counties during the next three weeks.
The following executive committee Of
one from each town and city in the coun-
~ was elected to work with a central
committee OF fve to be later appointed
by y. ID. Phelps Of Barre, the chairman;
Earre city. II. s. Curricr: Barre town.
Frank bancroft; Berlin. T.. IL. House;
Cabot. George Gould; Calais, George DAN
iels; Duxbury, r. w. fIuntlcy; East
Montpelier, d. W. Cummings: Fayston,
+. A, Bragg; Marshneld j. II. Pike;
Moretown. b. S. Ward; Middlesex. Ar
thur Markham; Montpelier, Henry Holt;
Plainilcld O. L. Martin NorthneM
John Cross; Roxhury, Nelson Avcrill;
Waitshcid. ID. H. skinner: Warren. j. l..
spaudins; Waterbury. c. c. Graves;
Woodbury.. w c. Peck; Worcester, II.
y. Vail.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-13
ODD ITEMS FROM EVERYWHERE.

This years hay crop on the Fred Cav
,rly farm in Stratham. y. H., was cut
with a machine IS years old and still
good for many years service. IT was
drawn by horse 70 years old and the
driver, Mr.. Cavery. has attained the
nge Of So
Grant was graduated IN the class Of
43 ut West Point-number q in = class
of 81 Gen. William b. Franklin was
graduated at the head Of the class.
Venice Is built on 50 !slcts connected by
4oo bridges.
Thrty-two years ago. July cS, John p.
Nutter was appointed by Gov. Cheney
register Of probate for Merrinac county.
y. H.. and he has held that office ever
since.
In Nuremberg there are LOO houses
which were built during the 10Th GEN.
fury.
A Mr., Dunn and Miss Brown wore
married in little town not far from
here recently, and one newspaper head
line announced the wedding like this:
Dunn Brown. ''-PttsNeld journal
When a heavy fall Of snow occurs In
Valdez. Alaska. the fire department Is
called out to clear the sidewalks.
In some parts Of Australia the horse
ia shod with leather instead OF iron the
feet receiving better support: but this
novelty Is employed only in regions
whore the ground is permanently covered
Wit. grass or fine sand.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-13

or course everyone will have their idea
about taxation and as far as the Monitor
is concerned It hopes they will all be ex-
pressed publicly. This Is the only method
by which a proper and satisfactory re-
suit can be obtained. The commission,
whose report Is just out, dwells on the
subject to some length apd many recon-
mendations are made. Undoubtedly the
next legislature will make some changes
In the present laws on taxation. but any
change made should be made only after
thorough understanding OF the subject
Taxation IL n matter over which the wise
heads of the country have bothered and
to-day no method VI taxation In any
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-13
MISSIONARY SESSIONS END.
Green Mountain Institute Closes ITS
Sessions Mt EnirfnX,

Fairfax. August a.--'The annual ses-
sions Of the Green Mountain Msslo
airy institute closed to-day when the
Rev. w. a. Dawson of Burlington and
the Rev. e G. French Of Lyndonviile
delivered the principal addresses.
The following officers have boon
elected: President the Rev. J. s.
Brown of ST. Adams: vicc-pr esidcnt,
DR.. +. w. Norris OF Swanton: secre-
tary and treasurer. II. T. Hunt OF
Fairfax; faculty committee. the Rev.
F.. 7. Treat OF Richmond. Rev. A. S.
Gilbert of Passimprie and Rev. r. G..
French OF Lyndonvillc; publicity COM
mittec. the Rev. S. L. Perry Of Rich
ford. Miss a. a. Brigham of Bcnning-
ton and Miss Grace NJ. Young If Fair
Haven. finance committee the Rev. w.
A. Dawson of burlington, Rev. II. IL.
Gage of ST. JohnshurT. Louis Heb OF
Burlington and Or. T. w. Norris Of
Swanton, local committee, II. f. Hunt,
James Hotchkiss and the pastor of
the Baptist Church.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-13
STATE SPEAKERS AT ONCE.
Orator. Of National Reputation Coming
Inst Two Weeks OF CamraiRn.

Montpelier. Aug. 9.-About 40 mem
bers Of the Washington county rcpub-
lican town committees and those in
terested met yesterday morning in
knights OF Columbus hall for the pur-
pose OF organization, and for discus
sing the campaign that Is now open
Ing. The meeting was called to order
by n. Il. Phelps of Barre. member of
the republican State committee from
Washington county, who outlined the
object OF the meeting.
+. c. Williams of Newport. chair
man of the republican State commit
tee. spoke OF the effect big republi-
can majority In Vermont this fall
would have on the national campaign,
and referred to the depressing effect OF n
contrary vote. Mr.. Williams believes
the outlook Is excellent for gettins
out more than normal republican
vote. He said the State committee Is
prepared to furnish state speakers al
once and that during the last two
weeks OF the campaign, speakers OF
national reputation will be In Yer
mont and will be used at rallies at
central points.
spoke OF the necessity OF united eHort
| A sense of security may mean peril
The country is looking to Vermont
and big republican vote In Septem-
Der will be felt from shore to shore
and from Canada to tho Gulf.
COUNTY ORGANIZATION EFFECTED
The Hon. Frank Plumley, forme
member OF the State committee IRON
Washington county, outlined form o
county organization that had been enec
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-13
SHOWERS MARRIED SPORTS.
Field Day Of Pacific Engine Co. Drew
1900 at Manchester.

Manchester, Aug. 6--Nearly 1900 people
attended the Pacific Engine com
pany's second annual field dag on
the fair grounds at Manchester Center to-
day Frequent showers In the afternoon
married the sports. In n hand engine K.
hibition, the Pacific Engine company
threw water 2O5 feet and inches. over
$500 was given In purses and prizes The
Equinox base ball team defeated the
Londonderry nine. S to 9, The summar-
les follow:
one mile race. lst James Scott North
Bennington, End, Frank Benedict Man
chester Srd, Charles Sellears, Manches-
ter; running race. LIST, J. ID. Purdy, Man
chester End. Mark Whalon. East Dorset
and e. c. Bryant Manchester. 3rd. Joseph
Reed, East Dorset: peg race, one milo,
list. Henry Stone. East Dorset, End, Jay
Thompson Manchester, 3rd j. ID. furdy,
Manchester: bicycle race, on mile, open.
LIST Berniss Robertson East Arlington.
End, Clarence Hosley. Manchester, 3rd.
John futile, Manchester; l0o-yard dash.
!st. Robert Benedict, Manchester, End,
Merwin Smith. Manchester; sso-yard run.
LIST, c. T.. Shaw Manchester. md Robert
benedict, Manchester
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-13
CLOSE OF CONVENTION.
Vermont IndertaitcrS Elect c. II. Hay
den OF Riverside Preside Mt.

Rutland, Aug G-The eighth annual
convention of the Vermont t'ndnrtakers'
and Embalmcrs association. which open
ed n this city Tuesday evening. was nd-
journcd this afternoon. the features
planned for this evening being combined
with the afternoon program AS many Of
the members were compelled to leave for
their homes Tho attendance to-day was
rs.
The following Officers we're elected this
morning for the ensuing year: President.
G. II. Hayden. Riverside; ce-president,
Eugene ID. Carpenter, Wells River and J.
F.. Kcofe Bellows Fails. secretary, A.
F. Hale, Bradford treasurer, ]. r. Nc
Lam. Topsham.
The morning session was taken up by
routine business. including the reading
Of reports and "Chalk' talk by Prof
Thornton Barnes of New York on"Meth-
DDS Of Embalming" Supt. Benjamin w.
Marshall of Evergreen cemetery. Rut-
land. also address the undertakers.
GRANDSTAND PLANS CURED.
The big modern Rrandstand which was
to have been built at the fair grounds
here to take the place Of the 70 years
old stand burned some weeks ago be-
comes mere myth as the result of F.
Chaffec's sons trusteeing the insurance
money received by tho Rutland County
Agricultural society. The insurance re-
covered amounted to 81 100 and the tr,,s-
tee process covers about $1.6D for old
debts 80 that Rutland will have to be
content with small grandstand minus
some Of the up-to- date features