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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-03-21
NUMBER IL.

ministraton, additional and unnecessary ex-
pense, and the annual holding, within one
week. OF town and village meeting to
elect officers and deliberate upon affairs
that pertain (barring few hundred acres
ana some sixty voters) to the same geo.
graphical area and the same people,--w
the matter of much comment at the annual
meeting, and has since been the subject of
considerable discussion.
1t is plain that there need be but one
municipal corporation to govern Montpelier.
1t is clear also that the aggregate of town
and village expenditures, the growing mag
nitude and importance Of the various de-
partments of administration--the streets and
sidewalks,li lighting and water supply, finance
and taxation, the police, the poor, and,
above all others, that of sanitation, de-
mand strong, compact municipal govern
ment to the administration of which the
men most noted for wisdom and virtue"
should be called. The towns, the villages,
immediate and prospective needs in vari-
Gus directions, will demand immediate and
very careful consideration, such considera-
ton and final action as can hardly be had
under the existing dual system. Economy
in expenditure and efficiency in administra-
tion, it will hardly be denied, can be best
secured by consolidation of offices and the
concentration Of official responsibility.
If an objection to consolidation Of town
and village is found in the injustice, on the
score OF taxation, that may be done to the
very small number of taxpayers living too
remote from the village limits to have the
benefit OF the water system, electric lights,
etc, if there is no other way to mend this
difficulty, set them off to East Montpelier
or Mddlesex and if, on the other hand,
there is large community, like that just
across the river in Berlin, that is having
the unrestricted use and benefit of Mont
pelier's municipal blessings, in respect Of
water, lights, fire department, streets, side
walks, etc, etc, why should not that COM
munity constitute part of the new munich
pality? These are questions which it is
pertinent to ask now and to discuss fully
and openly; and if consideration and dis
cussion shall ripen into some feasible
scheme, let the legislature be asked to give
the scheme the sanction of law.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-03-21
Obituary..

JosLYN.-It was a most touching service
that was held last Monday evening in the
parlors OF Goddard Seminary, so often the
scene OF light-hearted and Joyous gather
ings. A white casket in the midst OF the
assembly, enclosing the lifeless form OF one
who had shared the privileges of Goddard
for nearly three years, explained the tears
that filled the eyes of all. For the first time
in the history OF the institution, student
had died within its lls,-Miss Annie l..
Joslyn, daughter of Lewis r. Joslyn OF
Waitsheld, had passed away that afternoon,
and the teachers and students, with other
friends, were assembled for service
OF sorrow, which was yet a service of hope
and trust, 1t was conducted by MIR.
Wright of Montpelier, assisted by Mr..
Jones OF Barre Miss Joslyn was nineteen
years of age, the oldest child of her parents
and the attractiveness and high promise of
her selfpoised and aspiring girh0od
seemed to be ripening beautifully toward a
noble, useful womanhood. She expected
to graduate next June, and then to pursue
a higher course OF study, but (alas, Tor the
hearts left desolate and bleedingD she has
- gone unto that school
where she no longer needs our poor protection
And Christ himself doth rule"
Funeral services will be held at the resi-
dence OF her parents to-day wednesday, at
1880 m.
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Al NEW MONTPELIER.

Matters for Consideration - One Munich
pality Instead of Two-How to Consti-
tute the New.
The opinion seems to be general that the
time is near at hand when some radical
change in the plan of municipal govern
ment for Montpelier must be made. The
village meeting of last week and the report
Of the trustees have forced this matter upon
the attention of rejecting citizens, The
anomaly OF two separate systems OF govern
ment-a town and village system-for
substantially the same territory and the
same people, involving complexities OF ad-
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-03-21
THE HA7

Is the most noticeable article Of a
mans dress.
Why wear an old faded out hat
that has been out of style for three or
four years, when you can buy good
one, either soft or stiff, for $3.50?
We can sell you good-looking hat
for considerably less than $3.50, but
it is better to pay little more, say
$500 or So So
The latest New York and Boston
styles are on exhibition in our
window
In our other window you can see
our elegant assortment of Easter
neck ties.
We can show you the best line of
ascent ties you ever saw.
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ASSIGNEE'S NOTICE.

STATE OF VERMONT, Washington District, So
In the matter Of THE EXCELSIOR GRANITE
COHPANP, IHSOlueRt DebtOr.
To WHOM 1T MAY CoNoRRN:-The undersigned
hereby gives notice Of his appointment as assignee
OF the estate of The Excelsior Granite Company, a
corporation organized under the laws of the State
Of Vermont, and doing business at Berlin, In said
District, II having been adjudged an insolyent
debtor on the petition OF its creditors
Sr!LLMAN ID. ALLEN, Assignee.
Montpelier March ~, 1884.
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sd EMS" AT VASSAR.

Devices by Which the Freshman
Transforms One Room Into a
Suite.
The Vassar girl has more practical
experience in housekeeping than she is
credited with. When she enters college
in the autumn and claims one of those
500 clean but severely plain rooms
which are awaiting occupants her very
first problem is one in housekeeping. Ii
she claims ''sIugle" - and
single rooms are becoming
the most popular in women's
colleges-shs must convert that one
small room INTO a cosy parlor, con-
venient study, a comfortable sleeping
room and dressing room. and some re-
sources must be supplied for its occa-
SIGNAL use as kitchen. The plain bed.
occupying so large proportion of the
room, threatens all possibility of a cosy
study OF parlOr, but the VaSSar girl has
borrowed all idea on this subject from
an upper claSSman, and is nothing
daunted. For small sum she buys
from the college carpenter low couch,
just a shallow box the size OF this mat
tress on the bed, open on top,
with Stats across the under side and
short legs at the corners, the whole
standing not more than eighteen inches
high. Out goes the bed into the c0rri-
dor. Springs and mattress, sheets and
blankets are transferred to the new
couch. Out of the trunk of furnishings
prepared at home comes heavy cover
ing large enough to reach the floor on
both sides, and a half-doZen soft cuSh-
ions whose coIors harmonize with the
spread, and. behold! the stiff bed with
its dormitory air has becume An invit-
ing and most comfortable divan, sug-
gestive of Oriental luxury. The cover
ing may be of heavy tapestry or all extra
portiere. Ii the students funds are
limited she makes very pretty and
serviceable spread of dark blue denim,
with broa'l plating around the sides.
aud here and there you will see one Of
those old blue and white figured spreads
which our grandmothers spun and wove.
The Vassar girls love cushions, and
never come back to college without an
additional supply. If they cannot afford
down, they open one OF the Old-fashiOned
feather beds, of which most Of us have
inherited two or three. and stuff their
pillows with feathers. One or two
cushions have dark Serviceable covers
for occasional use out OF doors. The
sleeping pillow disappears in special
cover, slipped on for the day and re-
moved at night. The Vassar girl de.
votes unlimited attention to her couch.
for the result will largely determine the
success of her room.
Next on the programme is the wash
stand. If she cannot hide it in a corner
of the wardrobe, curlained off for the
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THE KING OF BABIES.
Brooklyn Has the Fattest Infant
in the World. IL

in the World. H. =
The latest baby in the world is the
little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Burr, of
Brooklyn, says the New York World {
The babe is nine months old and
weighs at the present time sixty-ofie
pounds. Its waist measurement is
fortY.iive inches. The child's ma me is
GuSsie. 1t is so fat that it can neither
move hand nor foot, as the fat hangs on
to such an extent that 1t prevents the
poor child from using its hands as il
ought.
Neither Mrs. Burr nor her husband
are OF stout build, as she only weighs
ITO pounds and he 1856.
At the time of birth the child weighed
seventeen pounds, and has since in
creased Oh an average of from ten to
twelve pounds week until now it has
become the owner of sixty-one pounds
of flesh. thus making it most uncomfurt.
able for itself.
The child takes its nourishment reg
ularly, and the doctors say that IL is in
the best of health. Until the present
time the child has nursed in the usual
way, but it is now thought best for the
mother to try to train Gussie to her bot
tie. for which, in the presence Of Press
reporter, it Screeched in the most vigor-
Gus way, thus showing the DOCTORS
statement to be very true. Should the
child steadily increase, inside of a year
ii would weigh hundreds, causing it to
be the greatest living curiosity.
The family came to the city of Brook
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from mouse trap to an oak desk, and
the red Vassar cars are crowded with
girls who can scarcely be seen under
their loads Of brown bundles.
With the purchases from town comes
that most important OF tlfe furnishings
for the study-the desk, which the
hOusekeeper at once fills with materials
for work, and puts IN snch order as it
Will not see again until the neXt;yaca-
ton. A few favorites volumes ON the
top. within easy reached of the desk
chair. and vase for wild flowers or an
occasional indulgence from the ''violet
houses" so we'll patrOnized by-Eassar,
give an air of comfort and luxugy even
to the little workshop. Hi u
Ihen the drop-light is unpacked, and
the pretty tissue shade made at home
adds another bit of color TO the room,
which is fast losing its barrennessa Hhe
curtains for the book shelves musttbe
made. and the tired '.settler" drops on
the couch. curls up against the pillows
and runs needle race with her next
door neighbor. who has dropped jtis for
the purpose. One curtain acrpss
the two lower shelves and separate
one for the upper shelf allow the stu
dent on Sundays and hoIidavs to shut
off from sight the books over which she
has pOred all the week, and leave .open
to view only the inviting voItffHeS of
fiction and poetry on the uppef 'slig1f.
Now, tnat the study corner is furnished,
the hOuSekeeper rurms her attentiomto
parlor furniture, and provides first of
all tea table. From nothing does
the college girl get more comfort than
from her tea table. The linen tea cloths
and dOilies have been made at home.
The tiny china cups are unpacked with
great care, the souvenir spoons taken
from their chamois case and we'll
polished. and the brass kettle hung OH
its crane over the alcohol lamp. Many
time the little kettle will prove
friend i'll need, provided the alcohol
bottle is kept we'll filled and ready for
that ever-recurring emergency when
the college gas is off"
VaSsar girls do not invest heavily in
chairs. partly because cushion on the
floor is favorite seat and partly for
lack of room.
AS to wall decorations, it must be adj
mltted that some Vassar students sue
cumb to the college craze for blue
prints. photographs, cheap plates and,
worse than all. signs; but the artistic
hoine.maker banishes these for two or
three tne etchings or paintings, framed
IN trailing spray of wild ciematis,
bitter, sweet bsrries. or the graceful
brown tamarack branches.
Now, when she can secure the SER
vices OF that lnuchSOughtafter ana
rare benefactor in Vassar-a man-she
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trimmed with fur. and they will be
worn very early in the season. The
great toilette will be the costume that is
''all of piece" as the dressmaker
says, which is the gown that is worn
without wrap, and the tcQue to match.
and this is to my mind the most charm
ing of all the winter gowns.
Cloth will be used, and such beautiful
eloth-as it is shaggy and rough. with
such coioring artistically combined until
some of the greens and violetS are so
blended that was forced to admit that
they were prettier than the more con-
Servative tones.
Somehow this year the plaids and all
the materials are woven of the very
colors that one thought would not har-
monlze. and yet, after careful handling,
they are absolutely smart--smart to the
last degree.
Several plaid gowns were made with
trimming of velvet alone, and num-
Der of the prettiest ones were adorned
with fur-fur of all sorts. from sable to
chinchilla. Gray fur will be in the
height of its popularity this season.
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trimmings in chinchilla. which can
luxury to possess.
One of the gowns most admired was
made of green, shaggy Scotch material.
and the plain skirt was edged with the
gray fur. The waist that fastened at
the side with large pearl buttons was
edged with the fur,and the sleeves were
also finished with the fur. No other
trimming was used, and the gown was
completed with tOQue made of the
gray fur and green cloth. The neck
piece was large pelisse of chinchilla,
and the high rolling collar and long ends
that reached 10 the knees made suit
able finish for a gown that might well
have been designed for Russian prin-
cess.
A cloth frock. made like redingote,
and which could not be worn with any
other outside wrap. was made of q dark
shade of heliotrope, with the sleeves of
velvet. 1t was all trimmed with bear,
With smart, high collar. and muff TO
match.
bordering the gowns with this fur is
to be greatly INDUCED ill.," said Mime.
Modiste.
saw another toilet at this same es-
tabliShment. ana the dres Smaker as
sured IRE as inquired Its price that it
was cheap at Sl75. In no way could
See why it should cost this amount, as
the toilette. / am sure, any clever
woman could duplicate with good re-
suit at half the price.
1t was made Of golden brown cloth,
with silk knot of green in it and
trimmed with velvet shading from
golden brown to all the green's. The
skirt was bordered with sable. and this.
l dare say. was the expense of the
gown, but really sable is effectively du-
plicated with dark mink. and few can
tell the difference. The waist was
fastened in the back, and the front had
full piece that was drawn down into
narrow plaits at the waist.
The fur was so arranged as to form a
pointed yoke, the collar was edged
with the sable and the large sleeves of
the cloth with three rows of fur. This
gown. with hat to match. was ordered
by a pretty blonde belle. who is about
to have great season in the way of
social pleasures.
More velvet muffs will be used this
sea on than in number of years. and
gowns of velvet will also be fashionable.
Even the younger w0men are suggest
ing gowns Of this description, and for
the d0wagers they will be used en-
tirelv. Rare lace is thu only accessory
to velvet, and the same rule now holds
good that was in vogue in our grand
mothers day. Simplicity is the rule
now as then. Another new fashion is
the velvet coats worn for the afternoon,
and they are pretty with the plain cloth
gowns.
One gown was fashioned of a cloth
that shaded on the dahlia. and this was
trimmed with silk and had a zouave OF
velvet. A large hat of black felt
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trimmed with dahlia velvet, with bow
toward the back of the same velvet. was
the most unique hat l saw. and it was
in the shape Of a sailor-the shape worn
so much by the English women who
already have decided upon this hat as
the fashionable one for the winter.
A gown which took the prize at a
certain exhibition in Paris as tile pretti.
est model designed this season was dis.
played at one of our large emporiums.
and the material was mixed shaded
tweed. valued at S. yard. The skirt
was lined with shaded silk, and the
velvet was arranged on this IN way to
cause praise from an artist. The gown
was redingote. or as much redingote
as polonaise and between the two de-
signs it made, thought. the ideal
pattern for the walking gown to be
worn without an outside garment. The
| velvet sleeves and the velvet band
! around the edge of the underskirt gave
the dress an air of richness, and the
! velvet bow at the thoat was large
broad one. with ends, and these fell 10
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delicate shade of chiffon over silk
lining with large let butterfly covering
the entire corsage.
A charming butterfly costume seen
recently showed the bodice fashioned
of yellow chiffon over yellow silk. The
body of the butterfly was of solid jet
and was fastened at the center of the
corsage; the wonderfully wrought jet
WINES spreading out until they shad-
owed the soft puff of the sleeve. The
collar had the appearance of Il crown of
Jet surrounded by a swarm of tiny but
tertiies.
The skirt of this unique costume was
OF yellow MORE. draped with chiffon,
which was caught up at the side by
butterfly. Where the MORE petticoat
was visible other butterflies of jetted
black lace were seen. The sleeves were
short. tilmy puffs Of chiffon. joined by
long black gloves.
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has her draperies hung at the high win
dows, and perhaps heavy tapestry at
the door, and the subdued light and
rich color complete the transformation
of her single" The only thing unpro-
vided for is the kitchen, and ,second
trip to town supplies the gas stove. the
can of cocoa for late Sunday breakfasts,
the popcorn for evening revels, the lit
tie kettle for taffy, and the small fiat
iron for less interesting use.
The second Saturday at college finds
the Vassar girl completely settled and
ready to open her home with reception
to the neighDoring freshmen Oh the cor
ridOr. it-at2-
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falling at 2es STOCKTON street Brooklxn.

calling at 262 Stockton street, Brooklyn,
where the happy couple now reside. :.
The father Of the child was born in
America. and the mother is native of
Germany. The child was born about
nine months ago In Comic, l.. l., from
whence they came to Brooklyn. The
family has no relatives living, and has
had pretty hard time to get along.
The accompanying portrait is An
exact picture OF the child. and was
specially presented 10 the Press.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-30
HE Lorc's Coming.

The lecture tonight in Furt's Music
hall is entirely free. The signs cf the.
present times will he brought up as in.
dicating an approaching crisis in human
affairs, but Not the end. Ali are invited.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-30
four years may have as many and as

four years may have as many and as
fashionably cut coats as her mamma.
For state occasions there is an array of
silk coats fit for little princess. They
entirely cover the gown beneath, and
are trimmed with fur, rich lace and
satin rOSettes.
One of these new coats, which the
saleslady considered quite plain, was
made of baby-blue bengaIine. The deep
collar of the silk was cut back and front
in two Van Dyke points. outlined by
bands OF beaver, which more clearly
defined their shape. The sleeve was a
fashionable puzzle. Its foundation was
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the waist. It was all trimmed with
dark fur. and underneath chalnois
jacket was to be worn.
Short Jackets are to take the place Of
the long ones Ia the cloth frock made
for service, and the shirt waist of silk
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-09-30

a huge puff. Over this the b, nya!ine
was gracefully drape,l Sill that its lining
0s tan silk was visible here and there.
The cuff of blue 'bangaiine was trimmed
with two bands of beaver. With this
charming little coat blue bengaline
bonnet, adorned with lace fTills aud
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beaver tails, was for sale. Tallor-made
jackets with strapped seams. and long
coats OF rough w0Ollen materials are
shown IN variety of colors for girls
from four to seveu.
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FASHIONS IN COATS.
Small Girls Look Like Little
Fashion Plates This Fall.

Dame Fashion has bestowed too much
attention upon the babies of her family
this fa!'. There is tendency to over.
dress the children. A young lady of
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worn with these gowns. They are not
bodices, but regular shirt waists with
stiff collars and cuffs, and links and
collar buttons will be worn with them.
MILDRED MADISON.
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THE BUTrEIsFnY GOWN

4 New Fall Fancy Which Is Strik-
ing and Incoming.
The butterfly bodice is fanciful crea-
ton for evening wear. Its made of
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The electric berth reading lamp is an
exclusive feature OF 1.-The milwaukee,"
The evening train for Chicago is lighted
by electricity throughout.
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1t was started last year. and a few of
the smart women of the city made it
the correct fur. and now one sees the
most charming of neck pieces and
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GOWNS FOR WINTER.
Shaggy Cloth Is Newest and
Plaid Is Much in
Vogue.
AGAIN THE VELVET COAT.
Velvet in Gowns for Old and
Young and Real Lace
With 1t.
CORNFLOWER GRAY CLOTH.
A Prize Paris Gown Of a
Pretty Mixed Shaded
Tweed.
CoRNFL0WER GRAY CLOTH.

The frocks for the winter are materi-
alizing, and the modiste is now prepared
to show all of her customers the new
gowns that are over from Paris or those
that she has designed herself. Now
find that all the gowns are to be
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Gusse Burr nine months

.yn from distant country place. and
ny the request of friend nam. Il Chris
Munk, OF II Summer avenue. BROOKLYN.
the FAMILY stayed at his home until
they were able to make one tor stiIela.
selves.
The child can be seen at any time BY
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purpose, she must buy screen on that
shopping expedition, which is one of her
first duties. During the last week of
September Poughkeepsie is full of Vas
sar students. buying all sorts of supplies
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La FrsckLa and EreekIas.

Nine VI. Yale's wonderful La FreckIo is
known to be the only sure cure for freckles
In from days to one week after its first
application every freckle will disappear
anu the complexion become as clear as
crystal. Price. ST. .0G per bottle.
Daily Texarkana Democrat., 1894-01-23
TEXARKANA MARBLE WORKS,
AID STREET, TExARKANA, ARKANSAS.
j. L. SMITH,
Proprietor, and Dealer In

Proprietor. and Dealer In
American and Italian Marble and Granite Scotch Grah-
ite from Aberdeen; Statuary and Finished Monuments
imported from Carera Italy deal in and will furnish
any Marble or Granite that can be gotten in either Eu-
rope or America, any part of the civilized world
Monuments and Tombsones made to order with neatneSS
and dispatch Sandstone, Limestone or Granite coping
for cemetery lots neatly done Correspondence solicited
Satisfaction guaranteed.
to
work than myself undcrse 1t would be your interest ea ana
designs this
America
of both marble and granite carry
all the
can unsha n
Shop and works gI1 East Broad street. opposite Iron
Mountain round house.