Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-03-28
Current Mention.

endure with as much patience as possible a visit
OF the pugilist, John L. Sullivan
THE lady at Waterbury who wanted the die
tionaty, for sale at this Cflce, can have the same
by notifying us by postal Of her desire.
THE movement on the part OF Vermont farm
ers to secure foreign help is gaining ground, par
tcularly in the western part Of the state
GOVERNOR BARsTow has issued his procama-
ton, which will be found at the head Of this
column appointing Friday, April 9Th, as day Of
fasting and prayer.
THERE is some talk Of building railway from
Sheldon Junction to Burlington by the way Of
St. Albans Bay II built it will be by the vari-
GUS interests antagonistic to the Central Vermont
MIDDLHDURY people talk Of putting into their
new town hall memorial tablets for jeremiah
Hall, Isaac Markham and Norman Topper
hree lives of the town who have given to the
world three valuable inventions.
In view Of the many reports about the cond
ton of affairs at the Ely mines we publish in
another column account Of visit there by
special correspondent. We believe 1t will be
found Of interest to our readers.
THE recent decision OF Judge veazey to the eff
feet that liquor sent into the state c. o. d. con-
stitutes sale made in this state, Is an important
one and II sustained is likely to cause dealers in
liquors and their customers considerable trouble.
THE snow is SO deep that the sugar season must
be short one but it does not mt cessarily follow
that at least an average will not be made partcu-
larry II our farmers seize the first opportunity to
make 1t and follow 1t up diligently. It's our obser-
walton that sugar made in such seasons as the pres
emit Is OF better quality than In mild ana open
seasons
c. j. ELDRIDGE, agent of the Bay State Benef-
cisry Association OF Westtied Mass has been
arrested in Burlington for soliciting business for
his company, which Is not licensed to do bust
ness In this state. lie procured bail and re-
turned home, This is the first arrest under the
law, but 1t is said that many other agents are So
hcitng business without Incense and Will DO ar
rested soon
The Lyndon Union of last week says that in
that vicinity snow has fallen since December 7th
to the depth OF seventy-four inches. II Chase =
figures are correct, it must have fallen in central
Vermont to the depth OF at least one hundud
inches, over eight feet Let it not be inferred
that 1t stands at that depth, for rain aud sun
shine have taken off several inches, but four feet
would not be badly out oil the way
THE Grand Army OF the Republic has done and
is doing noble work, but death is rapidly thin
ming Its ranks and in time the organization must
become extinct. The organization OF Sons Of
Veterans is intended to supply its place and sup
pement the charitable work of the parent organize
ton 1t is cheering that the order is In a flourish
ing condition. 1t deserves the support and en-
couragement OF all patriotic citizens.
AT the coming session OF the Vermont Metho
dist conference at St. Adams Bishop Wiley will
preside The old controversy about the attach
ment OF the Burlington district to the conference
will doubtless be disturbing influence but 1t il
reported that there is less antpathy to the pro
ject than heretofore the part Of the Burlington
district people, and it is hoped there may be al
amicable adjustment OF the difficulties
THE State Board Of Agriculture has finished N
work for the season. During the winter twenty
two meetings have been held besides the one fol
organization and the dairymen's association whicl
was attended by members Of the board. Almos
invariably the meetings have been well attended
in many cases the audience being very large an,
an unusual spirit of interest has been exhibite,