VERMONT AND RUM-SELLING.
By Editor
A STRONG reaction in temperance sentiment in Vermont has taken place. It will manifest itself in the Legislature. Forty-four towns which last year voted in favor of license, this year voted no license, while only one changed from no license to license. Most of the towns still for license, declare for it by reduced majorities. We have learned from various sources that the effect of license has been very bad. Citizens of Burlington, Vt., have told us that the demoralizing influence of the saloons upon youth in that college city is greatly increased, and all over the state the consequences of ill-considered action are being realized. Apart from the merits of prohibition, or license with local option, the spirit manifest in the repeal of the prohibitory law was decidedly demoralizing.