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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-20
Social dance, this evening, at the rink

Social dance, this evening, at the rink.
As the SITTER didn't go into the roos
ter business il wants to know who has
the biggest cat, We will give copy
of the paper one year to the person re-
porting, prior to Jan, LIST, the heaviest
cat--Full particulars next week.
Considering the very Indictment eve
ming, a large party assembled at the YES
try of the Baptist church, last evening
to give Rev. IL, c. Leavitt and family
Il farewell reception. The evening was
passed very pleasantly, appropriate re-
marks were made by Dea. Lyon, in be-
half of the church and by Hon. j. l..
Martin, in behalf of the society, to
which Mr.. Leavitt responded in his
usual pleasant and feeling manner. Re-
ceipt about $4,000.
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES.


CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.-No settled pastor.
SOCIETIES.
West River Lodge, No. 81, f. and A. NJ. We'd
nesday, on or before the full of the moon.
Londonderry Library Association. Open every
Saturday afternoon and evening. Mary Bigelow
librarian
Fred Tarbell is spending few days
in town with friends and relatives.
The Felt Bros, of Andovcr have ren-
ted the second floor of Williams and
Hayward's machine shop where they
will mani. hoops.
Williams & Hayward SHIPPED Il new
planer, Monday to the Worlds Expo
sition' at New Orleans.
The Democrats of this place illumi-
mated their houses and places of bust
ness, Monday evening, i'll honor of the
election of their candidate. Bontires
were built and about 100 guns fired.
Everything passing off pleasantly.
a goodly number of friends and rel
atives of Geo. Dodge and wife gave
them surprise, Monday night, in hon.
or of the % anniversary Of their mar
riage, and presented them with presents
to about $40.
The Londonderry Library Associa.
ton held their annual meeting the 9TH
elected the following officers: d. d
Wait, President; f. NJ. Leonard
Vice-president; W. l.. Gibson, Secre.
tary: L. NJ. Leonard, Treasury; Mrs
Eugene Bigelow, Librarian. Commit
tee for selecting books for the ensuing
year: W. l.. Gibson, Mrs. Bigelow
Mrs. VIM. Sutton, Miss Lulu Sutton
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Extra copies of the SITTER can be OBJ
tanned every week at the office of pnb-
lication and at'the Post Office at Lon
donderry.
Call on the undersigned to get your
watches and clocks repaired. Satisfac-
faction guaranteed. Prices low.
c. a. WHITMAN,
So. Londonderry.
SKATING RINK.-Thc skating rink, at
SO. Londonderry, will be open every
Wednesday and Saturday evenings, I'M
til futher notice. The management will
strive to maintain in the future the well
earned reputation of this rink for good
order and gentlemanly bearing.
CHAs. M. HosKINs, proprietor.
5ltf.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-20
WARDSBORO.

Mr.. A. d. Fletcher, who has been
very sick with typhoid fever, is recov-
ering.
Mr.. Ed. Chamberlin and wife and
Mr.. Amos May and wife, from Brattle-
boro, are visiting friends in the village.
Mr.. Markham, from Brattleboro, will
give concert in the Methodist church
in this village, on Saturday evening,
Nov. 18th, rare treat is expected.
Steps have been taken for charging
and improving the cemetery in this
place.
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ALMOST A BLAZE.
BRATTLEBORO.

Drs. Holton and Conland made us a
flying visit, Saturday and Sunday, re-
turning to Montpelier, Monday.
w. w. Scott SEQ. closed their Auc-
ton sales here Monday evening, and re-
port much better sales than they expect
ed.
She ought to have known better.
Quite fury of excitement was caus-
ed here last Friday morning by the
finding of a infant of premature birth,
in the pond below Mechanics bridge.
Although the interested parties are as
yet unknown it is generally supposed
that the accident was occasioned by
witnessing the Democratic procession,
Wednesday evening.
The given point that it took the Dem
ocratic pocession 25 minuets to pass, as
alleged bp the Reformer, was a barrel
of cider. All other points were pass
ed in 3 to minutes.
Fred Richardson paid all election bet
Tuesday afternoon by wheeling Mar
tin Baldwin on a wheelbarrow from
American House'to Algeers, distance
of miles. They were accompanied by
the LIST. Reg. Band. About 1000 peo-
pie assembled to see the start, and quite
a crowd followed the procession.
Imposing, yes it was really, but who
felt the worst imposed upon, the repub-
licans or the larger part and better ele-
ment of the democrats, who kept aloof,
refused to join the procession, and sat
on the fence to see them go by. One
Irishman remarked, Saturday, that
''there want DIN Yankee in the pro-
cession only them that wanted the
Postoffice."
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FOCAL SUMMARY.

4 pencH cross opposite This pdra-
qraph indicates that yoar subscription
has erpj1'cd, and no more papers tcW
be sent unleSS re are notified hdt go"
acish to continue.
He who lives this life and thrives,
Must take the SITTER and advertise.
Snow. Snow, Snow.
The 'Beautiful Snow"
Eight inches fell yesterday and last
night.
Just as if Democratic Admlnlstra-
ton wasn't aiiliction enough.
a year old next Weck-1HE SITTER
Good by to politics.
Skating and Dancing at the rink,
this evening.
HIP. Chase has re-shingled his dwell
ling house.
Mr.. Harrington, who has taken
charge of the Chester Stage route has
moved into n. L. Harris tenement.
Read Richardson and Lconard's new
advertisement.
Remember the Thanksgiving Ball,
at Geo. O. Davis Hotel, Londonderry.
We shall celebrate thanksgiving next
Thursday in printing the FIFTY SECOND
number of THE LONDONDERRY SITTER.
In other words the SITTER will be one
year old with its next issue.
Lvsander Rabbit, son Of Samuel
Rabbit, who has been living in Michi-
gan for the past 10 years has returned
and purchased the Benz. Houghton
farm and will settle down in this, his
native town.
Rev. II. G. Leavitt and family start
tomorrow for their new home i'll West
Rutland. The people of that place are
to be congratulated upon this accuisi-
ton to their society.
We would call attention to the adver-
tiscment is this issue, headed Farms for
Sale in WinhalI. These are good farms
and desirable property for the right
kind of men, and Mr.. Jackson is d
square man with whom to deal.
d. W. Bromley, of Pawlet, has bccl
in town several days, visiting with his
son-in-law, f. Winchester, and alsc
looking over the Hotel property, which
Mr. Bromley will buy if satisfactor!
terms can be obtained.
The latest word from frankie Tyler
now in the Mass. General Hospital, il
very satisfactory, The slight surgica
operation necessary had been success
fully performed and the prospect foi
his permanent recovery seems yer!
hopeful.
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GANDGROVE.

Chas. W. Woodland will sell, at Auc-
ton, at his residence in this town, on
Saturday Nov. 80, a lot of personal prop
erty including hay, straw, cattle, farm
ing tools, household furniture &c.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-20
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

BAPTIST CHuRcu-Rev, II, c, Leayitt, pastor
Every sabbath at 10 80 a. m, and 100 y. m, Sab
both,school, u 10 p. m. Meeting on Wednesday eve
nings at 80
Nj. L. CuuRcH-Rcv. j, - AUen' PASTOR SCI
vices, same hours of Baptist church. 'r"Se' INV
tings every Tuesday evening"
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The Londonderry, VT, sitter.
So. Londonderry, VI.
rRANELLEE,s GUIDE.

Trains leave, daily, Sundays excepted Tor hra'Ie'
boro and intermediate stations, Mail, o! 90 a. nj
mixed, 10 80 u, m. Trains arrive, from Brattleboro
and intermediate stations, mixed, II 80 a. M, mail,
$40 p,m m.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-20

Post Office, L. W. Page, p. M--Mails close 20
minutes before arrival of mail trains; mails open 90
minutes after arrival of mail trains.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-20
WEST TOWNSHEND.
TRd TELER.S' GUIDE.

Trains leave daily, Sundays excepted, going south
mail at 90 a. m. mixed at 2:15 p m. going north
mixed, 0 "a a. M; mail, 80 Stage for Wind
ham leaves daily, at 100 and arrives at 80 p. IN.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-20

And finally, everything usually kept
in first-class harness shop. Any one
want ing good harness call on me and
examine my work aud get prices. | use
none but the best oak-tanned leather for
all of my work. Prices guaranteed as low
as any place in the state for fine same
quality of work and all work warranted
as represented, Thanging the public fol
past favors, hope by square dealing tc
merit a continuance of your patronage
Special attention paid to Oiling and Re
pairing Harnesses.
SO. LONDONDERRY. VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-20
JAMAICA.
TR1 TELER'S GUIDE.

Trains leave Jamaica daily, Sundays ex.
copied, as follows: Going south, mail 50 a. m.
mixed l IS p. m; going north, mixed 10 %, mail 90
p. m.
OPENING AND CLOSING or MAn.s.-Jehn c
Robinson, p NJ. Mails close 20 minutes before ar.
rival of mail trains. Mails open 20 minutes after ar.
rival of mail trains.
Stage for Manchester and intermediate points
leaves Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays upon ar.
rival of morning down train.
Telegraph Office at Depot.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-20
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.


OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES o. G. Baker, pastor
sabbathday services, IL 10 a. M; Sabbath school
Immediately following this services. Evening servic-
S at 80. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening
at :. Teachers meeting Fridey evenings at S.
BAPTIST CHURcH.-Rev DeForest Stafford, pas
or. Services held, Morning, 10 As; Evening" I.
Sabbat hschool at close of morning services
REGULAR MEETINGS OF
SOCIETIES.
Mt. LEBANON LODGE, No. 46, F. & A. Nj
Fridays on or before the full of the moon.
1. o. OF G. livery Tuesday evening at 7.
ScoTT Posi-, No. II, &. A. R.-Saturday on
or before the full of the moon.
?. OF H,-SUNNY SIDE GRANGE, No. l47-
Saturday after the full of the moon and two weeks
shereafer, at pm.
II. A. Stockwell and family left here,
Tuesday for Brattleboro where they in
tend to reside.
DR.. G. W. Ray has bought the Judge
| Wheeler residence and immediately tax.
es possession of the same. Mr.. & Mrs.
G. n. Wyman will also occupy the
house and board the doctor.
Mrs. j. b. Muzzy is soliciting pu.
pills for a class in Kensington Painting
and has shown some beautiful samples
of work done by Mrs. Richardson, OF
Brattleboro, who will be at Jamaica il
a short time to teach the class.
Mrs. G. ID. Read and her daughter
Lolita, arrived from Iowa last Saturday
evening. They left this place two year.
ago, and will once more settle in oul
midst.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-20

S. A. Richardson started last Mon
day for Mass. to sell butter and poul-
try.
A warrant is up for town meeting,
Monday, Dec, 4, to see IL the town will
vote to purchase the store building of
S. A. Richardson to be converted into
a town hall,
Duane & Cudworth finished making
cider last week, having made 800 bbls,
Mrs. w. j. Cudworth is visiting or
8 weeks in Jamaica and Dover.
Allen billiard is expected home this
week from Mass. where he has been
working for the past few months.
Services at the church have been
changed, as follows: Sunday School
from 1880 to Up. m. Preaching from
80 to Up m.
A Miss. Guernsey from Mass. will
speak at the church, Sunday, Dec Z, at
2 O'clock.
John Duane Il q. j. Esterdrook,
started to day on business trip to
Mass.
ALMOST A BLAZE.
Yesterday morning Chas. woodward
got up and starting fire in the kitchen
went out to the barn, leaving the rest OF
the family bed, on returning, in
short time he found a spark from the
stove had set fire to a webb of cotton
cloth, lying on lounge near by, ano
cloth, lounge and the side of the house
blaze. Luckily Mr.. Woodward was
able to put out the fire, but the clotl
and lounge were completely ruined.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-20

With 81 years experience | fater myself
l can do better by you than any travelling
man can. If You insure hap-hazard in what
ever compayn a stranger brings along youarg
all right if nothing happens" If you insure
with me you are all right in any event.
HUGH HENRY.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-20
JOhnsOn& POllard's
Chester, VT,
ESTABLISHED 1864.
NO PATENT NO PAY.

PATENTS obtained for Mechanical
devices. Compounds, designs and Labels
All preliminary examinations as to pat
entability of inventions, Free.
Our Guide for obtaining Patents, is
ssnt free everywhere Address.
LOUIS BAGGER Geo.,
Solicitors of patents,
WASHINGTON. ID. c.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-20
For Sale.

One of A. w. Gray & Sons two horse
Threshing Machines, Sc inch cylinder
and double shaker, with Saw rig & wag-
on complete and in good order.
Inquire of W. c. Lampson, Manchester.
Geo. X. Davis, Peru, or
Geo. o. Davis, Londonderry, Vt.
Address o. II. JONES, Wilmington Vt,
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Suits Fine& Cheap,

Suits all sizes, Odd Pant.-very cheap
Cardigan Jackets, S1.00, Underwear
for Men and Boys-all grades.
Mems buck Gloves 45 cts,
BIGGEST line Gloves and
Mittens, striped mittens, home
knit, 35c. Scotch caps, 80 cts.
Shaker stocking, Is cts.
Wool Boots, Lumberlnen,s Overs,
warm goods, all kinds for Ladies',
Gents and Children.
Our high cut oil Goat & Glove calf,
chamoise lined, button Boots for La
dies are destined to have big sale this
wintcr-call and see them. Ladies oil
grain button Boots to wear without
Rubbers, will not wet through.
Robes & Blankets.
IS. Robes for So, 81. Blankets for
% cents and full and medium qualities
at prices insuring ready sale.
Are you looking for low
Prices.
Trade is good. Cant help it when
prices are named which sell the goods at
JOhnsOn& POllard's
Ghoctnr W.
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qraph indicates that yoar subscription
has erpjTed, and no more papers r1
be sent unleSs re are notified that go"
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HUGH HENRY.
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ParsOll.

We mean what we say and say what
we mean and wish to impress upon you
that if you wish to save money your
future outfit will come from
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-04
A Letter Showing the Cause of the stility
of the Harper Publishing H0 ~
the Candidacy Of Mr.. b s.
Henry Ward Beecher 2 So He Can
not Support Cove s s leVeland'
Something About Mr.. Hendrickss Distin-
guished Services Blaine's Views on
Religion Indiana Campaign Notes.
AN 1MpoRrANr CONFERENCES.
Plan of Action Decided Upon by West Vir-
pinia RennhIicana.

Plan of Action Decided Upon by West Vir-
ginia Republicans.
DEER PARK, MD, August about thirty
prominent Republicans and Greenbackers of
West Virginia gathered at Deer Park Hotel here
to day, it is said at the instance of Stephen B.
Elkins of the Republican national committee,
and held conference with doors closed and cur
tains down, which lasted three hours, Among
those present were Elkins who presided, Con
gresham Goff, Messrs. Maxwell, the Fusion
candidate for Governor of West Virginia; Flick,
the candidate for Attorney general Gibbons,
of Charlestown; Smith, of Berkeley Springs;
Stone, of Fairmount; Raymond, of Clarksburg;
Beale of Wellsburg Hart, of the Wheeling In
telligencer; Ammington, of the Grafton Sentinel;
Peterson, of the Huntington Republican; Powell,
of the Paramount Virgnian; Dormer, Scofield and
others, of Wheeling as well as gentlemen
from Point Pleasant Austin, Westmore and
Hamlin. A plan of operations and the general
conduct of the campaign was decided upon, Ell
kins, it being understood, representing Mr..
Blaine The views of the Green hackers were
freely given, and in some instances combated
by the Republicans, several of whom were among
those who in the State convention, opposed
fusion. Harmony prevailed, however. through
out, and much good feeling was manifested over
the prospect of liberal contributions from the
national committee to aid in the campaign as it
progressed The belief prevails among gentle
men in attendance at the conference that Golf
will withdraw his objection to becoming candi-
date to succeed himself in Congress. and that he
will run, a circumstance which they think will
strengthen the Republican national and the
fusion State tickets
Succeeding the noon adjournment, Elkins en-
tertained the whole party at Deer Park Hotel,
where an elegant dinner was served, after which
came another session, and, subsequently, di-
vision into smaller bodies and general series of
caucuses
There was decided tendency to secrecy as to
everything except enthusiasm at the prospect of
carrying the State, which is open and confident.
Mr. Blaine is expected at Elkins's cottage, at
Deer Park during the month. where he will
probably meet several of those who participated
in to-day's conference. Prominent Democrats
amond the guests at Deer Park profess no un-
easiness over the assertions of Blaines managers
that they will capture the State, and insist that
all the money spent by Elkins Jones and others
in West Virginia will leave much less to COM
bat in other and really doubtful States
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-04
HENRY NJ. STANLEY.

How His UDguarded Utterances Took the
Conceit Out of the Tories.
LONDON, Aug "A curious illustration of the
present excited state of British politics is shown
il the treatment accorded Mr.. Henry NJ Stan
ley, the explorer during his present visit to
London When Stanley's advent was an
nounced, preparations were undertaken by near
ly all the scientific bodies of England to give
him the warmest kind of welcome, and curiosity
was manifested everywhere to hear his views
upon the exact bearings of the complication be-
tween France, Germany, Portugal, England and
the United States, arising out of their various
national interests in the new free state on the
Congo.
But, unfortunately for Stanley, the moment
he reached England he aopened his MOUTH He
ridiculed the alarms which had been raised con
corning General Gordon, and from the abund-
ance of his knowledge of the Soudan showed
that Gordon was safe, master of the situation at
KhartouTn, and in perfect control of several
available avenues of escape should fight be made
necessary.
Mr. Stanley made it quite plain that the gov
ernment all along must have known the actual
facts concerning General Gordons situation
and that the English hubbub about the whole
affair was absurd
All this, coming from Stanley, took the CON
ceit out OF the Tories who have completely
dropped Stanley, ana they ignore him as com
pletely as they would dynamiter.
On the other hand, the Liberals have assumed
a monopoly of Stanley and are industriously
using him to prove the wisdom of their partys
Soudan policy, and the Righteousness of the
conservative plan Of sending relief expedition
to Khartoum. The Liberal papers publish fully
every utterance which can be obtained from
Stanley upon this subject.
Upon his arrival at Ostend, this morning,
Leopold, King of the Belgians, and the direct
ors of the African International Association, of
Stanley was entertained at banquet given by
King Leopold tonight
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-04
FRANCE AND CHINA.

Official Statement as to the Negotiations Be
tween the Two Countries.
PARIS, Aug. 2-The French Yellow Book
published to-day gives the following information
of the recent negotiation between France and
China: France at first demanded of China an
indemnity of 25OOOo, 600 francs for the affair at
Langson, but after China ordered her troops to
withdraw from Tonquin, France only asked that
China should compensate the families of the sol
diers killedat Langson and pay the extra expenses
which the Chinese attack will make it necessary
for France to incur. China objected to the in
dernnity, but on July IS consented to appoint the
Viceroy of Nankin to enter into negotiations
with Patenotre, French minister China then
announced that she had submitted the indem-
nifty question to the powers. Between the 9th
and 10Th of July telegraphed the home
government it was impossible to arrive at an un-
derstanding with the delegates of China who re-
fused to pay the indemnity and asked that the
time granted China to accept the French ultima
tum be extended Minister Ferry thereupon
telegraphed to Patenotre July 80, to extend the
respite if necessary Patenotre replied that
China offered to pay an indemnity of 100000
francs and he refused it. July 13 France in
formed Admiral Courbet of her intention to oc-
cupy Foo Chow and Kelung in case China re-
fused the French ultimatum- Admiral Courbet
was ordered to use force only if attacked.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-04
THE HAEpERs AND MIR. BLAINE.
An Interesting Extract from a Letter Writ
ten by the Head of the House.
Washin otop SneciaJ

(.
An Interesting Extract from Letter Writ
ten by the Head of the House.
Washington Special.
On the 18th of March, 1883, only little more
than year ago, Mr. J. w Harper, jr, the
head of the firm of Harper Brothers, wrote to a
gentleman in this city requesting him to see Mr..
Blaine on the subject Of publishing the book as
suring him that Harper Brothers 'would be
glad to be considered in the matter"
Mr.. Harper added the following words, which
about this time constitute what. Horace Greeley
used to call mighty interesting reading"
With the instinct of publisher, accustomed
to deal with the people rather than privileged
classes, recognize the fact that there is no
man living more closely in sympathy with the
people than Mr.. Blaine. keep not unframed
finger on the. popular pulse. which, in
healthy, and l am sure that it beats
strongly in admiration and affection for man
who has been absolutely fearless in his patriot
ism. Mr.. Weeds "reminiscences will be interest
ing as the record Of an acute observer but lam
sure that Mr. Blane's narrative will hold the
American people, because it will be human-Teal
flesh and blood-the record not of a Machiavel-
liam observer, but of an active participator brave
fighter and gallant leader in the most critical
events in our Nations history.
$50, when it comes quite convenient to you,
wish that you would give Mr.. Blaine to under
always stand wide open to them literary fellers,
such as scholars, and poets, and novelists essay
lists and travellers, the proprietors generally go
down to the sidewalk to welcome the historian
of his own time, and, with uncovered heads rev
erently help him to unload the manuscript from
his triumphal car on the elevated railroad.
Please intimate all this to Mr.. Blaine. You
know how to do it gracefully and effectively