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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

The White House overs about one third
Of an acre and it has cost up to the pres
ent time about $2Oc0, 900, 1t is mode ed
after a castle in Dublin, and the architect,
who was South Carolina man named
Hoban, got $500 for drawing the plans
When it was first built, away back in the
nineties, it cost 100000. but the British
burned out its inside, and its cost has
since added to that sum aboGt Sl,1ol,cO0,
In it all the Presidents since Washington
have lived, and each has added to its beau.
ties and its expenses. ,iehn Adams bought
the first billiard table which was used in
it. But in John Adams time it was only
half furnished, and Abigail Adams used
to dry her clothes in the big East ROOM
Year by year, however. the furnishing has
gone on until now it is a sort of museum
of art and beauty
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

General Grant died at Mt. McGrcg-
or, N. Y, this morning at s O'Clock
While it has been seen for some time
that the end was surely approaching i!
was hardly anticipated quite 50 soon'
At p. M, on Monday, he took an out
ing, being wheeled in his chair over the
crest of the mountain. An hour latcl
he returned to his room feeling very
tired, but apparently soon resumed his
previous condition, but on Tuesday
morning it became evident that this
outing had proven severely exhaustive.
The afternoon was sultry and almost
breathless, with the thermometer regis
tcring 50 degrees. There were no re-
viving elements in the atmosphere and
the sun went down after Il day Of sti-
fling discomfort even to person i'll
good health. DR.. Douglas said at 6 o.
clock the patient was in a critical condi-
ton and he would hazard no prediction
of the future. not even of the night.
L. S. Grant, Jr., was summoned by
wire. All felt the end might come at
any moment. Mrs. Grant whispered
to DR.. Newman shortly beforc9 O'Clock
and asked him to offer prayer. The
clergyman knclt beside the General and
prayed, while the family and physician
stood about with bowed heads.
For an hour the patients pulse had
been futtering and weak, but soon after
8 O'Clock it steadied and became shade
tirmer. AS 10 O'Clock drew near, Gen.
Grant looked up and spoke TO his daugh-
ter Nellie, then he indicated y purpose
to write and did so. These were in
stluctiops for his family.
A half hour later the sick man show
ed that he was general TO the last. The
family were standing on the piazza or
standing near the window and cntran-
ces. The General bcckoned Dr. Doug
las to his side. ''Tcll them all to 90 to
bed" he whispered, and then added,
"There is no earthly use of their sitting
up any longer"
At a. m. Wednesday morning his
condition was unchanged. Mrs. Grant
was tanning him with the nurse in at
tendance.
At 9 o'clock the Generals pulse was
up to 165 beats minute.
At O'Clock this morning the Gener-
al remained in quiet condition, with
pulse aud respiration unchanged.
AT s this morning the end came, and
quietly the grand old Hero passed up
higher.
General Grant was born in Ohio,
April q, 1922 and consequently was 63
years, months and 26 days old.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23
ofIntere.t TO Base Ra,ir.t,.

Science has come to the aid of base ball
players, and announces, for the benefit of
batsmen WHO are ambitious to make
heavy hits, that the ball should be struck
at the angle of twenty-threc degrees In or.
der to send it TO the greatest possible dis
tance. Repeated experiments in artillery
have proved that ball fired from can
non at this angle will carry further than
if fired at any other angle with like
charge of powder
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

DR.. S. !. Prime of New York, died
at Manchester, VT, last Saturday,
from paralysis. DR.. Prime was no.
ted Presbyterian divine and since 1853,
with the exception OF two years, has
been the editor of the New York OBJ
server, and was the author of the cele-
brated .Ireneus lcttcrs.'
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

For Governor in 1886 James X.
Batchelder of Arlington. How does
that sound to a deaf MANI Well that
is what the powers that be have or
dained. Rather early in the season to
begin to set your stakes, gentlemen.
1t is an humble opinion that you would
do well to remember 1884 and it, sig
nificant defeat of machine rule.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23
Cutting Off the Heads.

Over thirty Democratic Postmasters
have just been appointed in Vermont.
Among the number is S. p. Fem at
Weston; John f. Buffum at East Dor
set; o. A. Adams at Arlington and
at Dandy and Charles Young at Fac
tory Point.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23
legal Notices.
STATE OF VERMONT, The probate court

STATE OF VERMONT, ! The probate court
Westminster, IS. for said district,
To all persons interested in the estate Of
Luro Muzzy, late of jamaica, deceased,
greeting: Whereas. lEczron w Smith, has
presented to this court an instrument purpor-
ting to he the last will Of said deceased, for
rrohate:-lou are hereby notified that this
court will decide upon the probate of said in
slrument at the session thereof to be held at
the Inn Of !. & H Phelps, i'll Graftcu, in said
district, on the first Wednesday Of August,
\. d. 1885, when and where YOU may ar.
pear and contest the SAM, ii you see cause
c. B. EDDY, Register.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

The hot weather of the past week has
not been confined to the East, but has
been general throughout the West. AT
st. Louis, Sunday, the thermometer
registered 101 in the shade.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

According to the Chicago News, the
reform rule has struck democrat in
Illinois. George Parker, who was ap-
pointed special agent of the treasury
department at Chicago, has been notiti-
cd that his services are no longer reguir-
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

The Rev. DIR. Leonard, the prohibi-
ton candidate for governor of Ohio,
declares that rather than vote to license
the traffic in intoxicating drinks. lie
"would vote for a fountain al every
street corner from which should flow a
continuous stream of whisky free to
everybody, and furnish tin cups from
which all who desire should drink their
FILL"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23
Sarcasm.

"Ican,t account for the small attend
ance at church on Sundays" remarked
Parson Jones. Neither can l." replied
Fogg with his customary frankness II
went few Sundays ago, and l couldn't
see anything to attract the small attend
ance saw there"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23
Difficult to Relieve.

Yaas." said young Smythe, ." sup
pose everything created has some use, but
pom me honah, it is duced hard to believe
sometimes, don't cher knows'
Yes" she replied, looking him over
critically, it is, indeed r'-Hdrrdrd
IulnDOOu
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

We, he III serb re Icing duly appointed
by the Hon. Probate court for the district of
Westminster, commissioners toreceivc. exam
Inc and adjust all claims and demands of all
persons against the estate Of Samuel D. Cur
It's, late Of Londonderry. in said district, de.
ceased, and also all claims and demands OK.
hibited in offset thereto and six months from
the Ist day of July, last, being allowed by
said court for that purpose, We do therefore
hereby give notice, that we will attend to the
business of our said appointment at the office
Of A. L. Cudworth, Esq, in Londonderry,
in said district, on the sd day of August
and 9Th day of October, next from 10 O'Clock
Il. M, until four O'Clock, p. m, on each OF said
days.
!. W. Meleuoy,O Commits
f. NJ. Wood siOners
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

The published report of the New
Hampshire W. c. I. L. for 1884 shows
that the number of Unions in that state
were nearly doubled during the year,
there being sixty one, against thirty two
in 1888. The membership was increas-
ed to over 400 and more than 81 400
was raised for local work, while the fl
nancial balance sheet of the state Union
makes satisfactory showing. .
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

Some half baked Journal, up north,
thinks the Waterman, under its new
management will try to rehabilitate the
Mortified druggist, Nichols.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

Stock owners should not forget that
one pound of Wcarc'sCondilion Pow
ders is worth five Of any other ki..a.
Warranted to rid horse of Won. :.
Sold by Smith and Taylor.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

The town of Pasaic, which had rep
utation of being the "wickedestp place in
New Jersey" for the size, was visited
by a temperance revival last November
and much better condition Of affairs
was introduced. The reform club to
which this movement gave RISE, has
been very successful, and is now in i
flourishing state, with 20d members, 1t
has paid for 800 worth of books, fur
nilure, etc., and has raised nearly 5000
to support Il reading room.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

What is the difference in the effect of
intoxicating liquors furnished by dia-
mond-pin6d, jewcl-iingered high license
dealer out of cut-glass decanter, and
that sold by the bloated bartender of a
low doggery den at five cents drink
One makes fool of the fine gentle
man, the other .heaves the sot into the
gutter.-Geo. w. Balm. 49,.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

The State Of New York has opened
the grounds on the American side of
Niagara Falls to the public, but the
hackmen are still there.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

1t is understood that the Jamaica
National Bank whose charter expires
next month, will wind up its affairs
and discontinue business.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

"Wear's Sure Cure for heaves" is
just what its name implies. Sold by
Smith & Taylor.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

Over thirty postmasters appointed, in
a bunch, and the "Mcmber from STRAIT
ton not in the list! Whatever is the
matter?
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

indianapolis, Ind. has eleven women
two notarics public, and
two boot and shoe dealers. In the TWEEN
ty-eight ward schools of tho. city, TWEEN
ty-onc have women principals.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23
Two Months After Marriage,

She Why don't you sit here, as you
used to ~
He-"Ohl Let's 20 to the theatre and
see something lively.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

About a year ago great temperance
revival took place in Railway, N j..
growing out of movement by few
Jealous men to drive out the illegal liq-
uor sellers. More than 1920 persons
publicly took the pledge to totally alb
stain from all intoxicating drinks inclu-
ding cider. and Reform Club of 800
members was organized. During the
year the Club has held weekly meetings
and has proved a valuable social factor
in the community. 1t has handsome
rooms and has established. a library.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

ed, And the reason given by the News
is that, instead of attending to the bust
ness of his Office, rs "decent public
servant should do he went to Spring
field and took an active interest in
Judge Trees senatorial candidacy.
All of the alleged candidates for
Senator Edmunds place are ont with II
denial, j, Gregory substantially says
Ah-Oh--Wcll--l never authorised
anybody to say ! was opposed to Ed-
mmds, ycs--sorry-hc didn't do bet
tcv by Blaine. IIumph-well-per-
haps the time has not arrivcd--l-that
is-wcll-thc time may come. Not OPP
posed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23
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MACHINIST

Iron Plancrs. Lever and Power Punch
es, Tire Upsetts, Bolt Clippers, Toe
caulk sharpening foot wise. Saw Ar
bors and general Jobbing.
Londonderry, Vermont.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23
The Open Gate.

The Open Gate.
At the open gate stands Willie,
Shutting little restless ieet,
And he cries in baby accents,
tan me do into de streeta',
But his mamma wisely Judging,
That beyond the open gate,
in the street so full of hustle,
Lurking dangers ever wait, ...
Goes 10 close the gate so tempting,
To her darling answers, "no,"
SIN the street is too much danger;
Mammals baby cannot go"
l,who heard the mothers answer,
Thought it Der with sadened brow,
How to all Of earthly dangers, .,
She could close the gateway now.
But thought the time is coming,
When your darling boy will roam,
When no tightly closing gateway
Shall avail to keep him home. ..,.
viii he spurn the deadly wine cup,
With its soft al.ming glow,
WIN he when SO tried and tempted.
Have the strength to answer MOP" - !
But You as helpless woman, ''' ' .''''
At your home can only wait,
With no power to guard your darling,
With no power to close the gate.
When SO many mothers darlings
Have been caught among the SHARES.
In despite of mothers pleadings,
In despite of mothers prayers
Lord, how long shall they, our brothers,
In the face of danger great,
Still refuse to save our loved ones,
BY the closing of tee gate. NJ. S.
Man hnvnr will ho bn,lthy aud ban,,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

The college of Physicians and Sur
geons at indianapolis, Ind, has open
ed its doors again for the admission of
women students, having excluded them
since 1882.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

The city of Atlanta, Georgia has rails
ed the license fee from $500 to $500.
In East Tawas, Michigan, druggist
are required to give bonds of $4,000 or
not sell liquor.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

4. Want of space forbids us going INFO
detail, but if YOU have anything to buy
call and see us. We have room enough
for all and will endeavor to use YOU
ual
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-23

Man never will be healthy and happy
till he learns Gods laws and has wis
dom enough to obey them.,-Dr. Spur
helm.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-04-18
COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS.

The board of county commissioners of
TregO county met in regular session on
April IA and Is, with all the members in
attendance.
Minutes of previous meetings read and
approved.
County treasurer's and county super
lntendent's reports were read and APP
proved.
COUNTY TREASURER REPORT.
To the honorable board of county COM
missioners of Trego county, Kansas,
the following report for the quarter
ending March "a, 1885, is respectfully
submitted:
Receipts.
General revenue 0axes 1884. s. 1850
General revenue, delinquent
taxes. ..... 52.72
Sale of state school lands -. 2,597.6O
Interest on school lands $3.50. 123.12
County superintendent for nor
NAL fund. 1900
First semi-annual state dividend 311.85
Bank of Kansas City interest on
deposit. 10000
Cash on hand Dec. 81. 1884,. 19,836,S9
24,s8o47
Disbursements.
School districts. ........... 251ssO
Collyer township. .. 1913
City OF Wa-Keeney 10000
County superintendent orders
on school land fund $3.50
State for taxes of 1884 refunded 2.07
County 4.39
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-04-18
A Leg Broken.

Last Tuesday morning, Herbert WILL
Jams, brother of Mrs. F.O Ellsworth, was
assisting in branding cattle at Mr.. Keraus's
place about ten miles southwest of Wa
Keeney. One OF Mr.. Williams's eyes was
bandaged. Just as he lariated steer,
the bandage in some way blew over his
other eye. While he was thus blinded,
the animal fell on him, with the result of
breaking all the bones in one of Mr.. Will
iams's right leg, about midway between
the ankle and the knee.
He came to Mr.. Ellsworth's place that
forenoon--a part of the distance in a
lumber wagon and the rest in buggy.
This experience caused great pain. The
leg was set about noon. It had swelled
so that, in taking his boot off, it had to be
split from the top to the toe. When Geo.
Ufford heard that it was new boot, he
remarked gravely, "Misfortunes never
come sinply,"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-04-18

"A few weeks ago, we have seen stated
by papers up that way, Mr.. Van Wiggin,
representative of Decatur county in the
legislature, gave his wife drink of water
into which bottle containing strychnine
had fallen. The accident was occasioned
by the errand being performed in the
night, without the aid of light. Mrs.
Van Wiggin was almost killed by the
poison, but she recovered, perhaps on
account of the large quantity taken. Mr..
Van Wiggin used to work for J. w. Will
kin, of this neighborhood, years ago, in
Iowa.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-04-18
ECHOES FROM THE WORLD" JOB ROOM.

A few days ago thousand envelopes
were printed for the Trego County Bank,
J. H. March & Co., bankers. This house
will be ready for business inside of a
month, and, we doubt not, will be an
institution of enterprise and high char
acter. Mr.. March has already made
large business investments in Trego
county, and is highly pleased with our
country and our people.
Placards which were printed recently
announced for sale the stock farm of N.
Baylor, II miles southwest of Grainfeld.
Posters were turned out week before
last which presented to the public the
news that G. w. Blackwill's high-bred
Norman stallion is again in the field this
season.. and that home, Wa-Keeney, Coll
yer and places along the route will be his
standing places.
Stebbins & Day, the land agents, have
had printed the second thousand of their
circulars, descriptive of this region.
Wagners & Grim have had letter heads,
envelopes and bill heads printed this
week. They are whole-souled men, and
the buyer of their goods gets his moneys
worth.
L. A. Kempton, travelling man for
Graves & Kempton's Chicago Comedy
Company, billed the town last Monday,
after having some printing done here.
We take pleasure in calling attention
to their bills, and saying that, in our
Judgment, the company is worth going to
see and hear.
Lawrence & Hall, who know a good
deal about the value of printers ink, and
patronize this office with great uni
formity, have had lot of the neatest
kind of note heads printed this week.
DR.. Scott has had 1000 "Good for l
Soda tickets printed. That Arctic
fountain of the doctors is an embellish-
ment to his establishments real beauty,
we mean.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-04-18

ALTON, instead Of Bull City, in
the date line of the Wcstern Embiye,
looks odd. Alton is a prettier name, as
far as the sound goes, than Bull City;
but we question the propriety of the
change in the name or that town. 1t was
named in honor of General Bull, who was
the founder of the town. He was at one
time member of the legislature, and
was said to be an able man. In the
spring of 1879 or 1880, the general was
horned to death by an elk which belonged
to himself.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-04-18
One Swallow Does Not Make a
Summer.
Ness City NeIs.

The WA-KEENEY WORLD is doing good
work in speaking so freely to western
Kansas settlers. advising them to steer
clear of straight farming. Most of our
old settlers will not particularly need
this advice, but the newcomers are liable
to take certain representations as actual
and continuous facts to their detriment
financially. Zone swallow does not make
summer" nor does one good season
make this an exclusive and certain farm
ing country.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-04-18
THE Headlight saws that a

THE Headlight says that large
number of carcasses lie along Big creek,
between Ellis and Hays City. That
paper raises point whose observance in
different localities in this county may
prove to be necessary. 1t says: "The
township trustees of these townships
ought to compel the parties who have
hauled these carcasses, and left them in
or near the creek, to take them away
and bury them"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-04-18
KANSAS PATENTS.

s. A. Haseltine & Bro, patent solicitors,
Springfield, Missouri, send the WORLD
the following list Of patents which were
issued to citizens of Kansas during the
past week:
E. w. Allen, Seneca, washing-machine
J. j. Cox, Lawrence, feed-cooking
apparatus.
D. H. Good, Canada, conveyer for
threshing machines.
T. Mccoy, Lawrence, clothes-ine
fastener.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-04-18

We extend our deepest SYM
patty to Mr.. Hulaniski, editor of the
Alton Wesfern EMPIRE, in his deep aff1ic-
ton over the loss of his son Paul by scar
let fever
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-04-18

Quite an addition-20 % feet-to
the rear of DR.. SCOTS drug building
is in process of erection. The addition,
we are told, will be occupied by DR.. Jones
as an office,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-04-18

World readers will see new land
and law advertisement in this issue. We
refer to that of Messrs. Baker e Shultz.
These gentlemen intend to do. business
on the live and-let-live principle; and we
have no hesitancy in recommending them
as worthy the confidence of those desiring
services in their hne.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-04-18

Mr.. STEPHENSON, Of Osborne
county, o. G. Morse, from up in that
country, tells the Ellis headlight, lost 700
head of calves, besides some other cattle,
by a prairie fire which swept down Eagle
Tail few days ago. Mr.. Stephenson also
lost 700 head of cattle during the winter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-04-18

In the prairie fire which ragged
south of Ellis last week, the Headlight
says that B. +. Chapman lost quantity
of lumber that he had taken to his claim
for building purposes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-04-18
TRE1O COUNTY, KANSAS.

TREao COUNTY, KANSAS.
I. School visitation:
l. District schools visited this quarter,
giving number of each district
District No. IA, 4, 8, and l.
2. Total number of visits.
8. Average length of time spent in
actual school inspectiOn-One day.
4. Number of written reports of such
visits made to the district board.
II. Number of consultations with district
boards
1. At the time the district was visited-2.
2. In my Office.
III. Number of days Office has been kept
open at county seat-13.
~. Number of examinations of district
clerks records.
l. Number found kept as required by
law-O.
2. Number found incorrectly kept
V. Number of examinations OF district
treasurers' records
l. Number found kept as required by
law
2. Number found incorrectly kept.
vi. Number of teachers meetings
attended, as follows:
l. Where held
2. Date of each
VII. Number of lectures delivered-O.
/. Before teachers associations
2. In school-district meetings
Viii Is the Office supplied with record
books suitable, or the records re-
quired by the existing law? No.
Have no proper blank certificates.
Have no proper Office record book.
To the State Superintendent Of Pub
lie Instruction, Topeka, Kansas:
I hereby certify the above to be cor
rect statement of the work of this office,
in the matters herein reported, for the
quarter ending this day.
Dated at Wa-Keeney, this Goth day OF
March, 1885.
BEN C. RICH,
County Superintendent.
Trego County.
{ Commissioners Proceedings TO be concluded
next sreek.)
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-04-18

Ed. Vail, son of Gen. Vail, has been
here during the week. Ed. worked in the
WoLRD Office six years ago. He has
stuck to the printers case since then.
He claims to have worked in twenty -seven
states during this time.