The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1885-03-18
Current Mention.

STATION baggagemen at the principal sta
tions on the Central Vermont railroad have
received orders to wear uniforms after the
first of May
THE supreme court for Orange county has
been continued until the general term at
Montpelier in October, as only three judges
could attend
AN important letter mailed to us at Hard
wick and postmarked March 9th, did not
reach this Office until Wednesday, March
11th Whose fault was it?
THE engagement is just announced of
Miss Julia b. Smith, eldest daughter of ex-
Governor Smith of st. Albans, to Mr.. Oil
yer Crocker Stevens of Boston.
WE have now sent out orer .torty-ttce hun-
dred of our premium books and are still re-
ceiving orders for them every day. Remem-
Der that this is the last month during which
book will be given to each subscriber who
pays to January /, 1886.
On the seventh page will be found a cut
of the scales we are Offering in connection
with THE WATCHMAN, and the terms on
which they can be secured. 1t is very
favorable opportunity to obtain an article of
practical use in every household.
BRATTLEBoRo REFoRMER (democratic):
" A distinguished democratic citizen, Hiram
Atkins by name, has probably noticed with
grief that President Cleveland is one of
those cranks, 'guerillas and so on for
some yards of epithets, who don't believe in
free passes. Could such a man be accepted
as one of the faithful in Vermont"
ACCORDING to the Philadelphia Times,
Senator Edmunds gives but cold comfort to
the republican office-holders, and tells them
they will have to go. They may stand upon
the order of their going for a few weeks or
months, but " ultimately the offices will be
in the hands of the democratic party
"This is in accordance to the inexorable
logic of necessity, weightier than any which
attends the intentions Of Mr.. Cleveland OF
any one, sincere and deliberate as they un.
questionably are"
ARRANGEMENTS have been made for the
Waterbury parties who wish to attend the
concert of the Hungarian Gypsy Band at
the Golden Fleece, Montpelier, Saturday
evening of this week. To the first named
place special train will be run at the close
of the concert. Northfeld people can &c
home on the night express which leaves al
forty minutes past twelve, and special cal
will leave the Central depot for Waterbury
at forty-fve minutes past ten
AMONG the last official acts OF Presiden
Arthur was the nomination of Lieutenan
Dwight II. Kelton, Tenth United States In
fantry, to be captain, which was prompt,
confirmed by the senate. Captain Kelton i
native of East Montpelier. He was edu
Gated at Norwich University in its palm,
days; has been close student of men ant
books ever since. He entered the voluntee
service during the rebellion, and at its clos
was made lieutenant in the regiment t.
which he now belongs. charming littl
volume, "The Annals of Fort Mackinac,
is from his pen, which has already passe,
through several editions.
THE following are the important changes
under the new legislation of congress, whic
will take effect, beginning with July /, 1885
First, the weight of all single rate letters
increased from one-half ounce EACH @
tion thereof. Second, all newspapers sen
from the Office of publication, includin
sample copies, or when sent from a new
agency TO actual subscribers, will be entitle
to transmission at one cent per pounC
Third, any article in newspaper, or othe
publication, may be marked for observation
except by written or printed words, witt
out increase of postage. Fourth, a specif
stamp of the value of ten cents may b
issued, which, when attached to letter, i
addition to the regular postage, will entit
the letter to immediate delivery at an
place containing four thousand populatio
or over, within the carrier limit of any FIRE
delivery office, or within one mile of til
postofiice-such special delivery by messel
ger to be between seven o'clock A. NJ. al
midnight.
WE have received note from Mr. E.
Dwinell of Marshfeld, the candidate Il
county commissioners, explaining the reaso
for his not attending to the distribution
ballots. He says: "The facts are that
was told at the convention that it was n
my business to get the votes printed an