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margarine bill, when they know he was
one of the most earnest and efficient
supporters of that bill from the start
and all through. They charge him
with being u favorite attorney for the
great railroad monopolies, when in fact
he has been their most sturdy and per-
sistcnt enemy in resisting their attempts
to override the rights of the people and
to cvade their just obligations to the
government. He has originated and
carried through nearly AL the national
legislation that has been secured to re-
strain them within proper limits, and
has never in single instance been their
attorney in any case in which the gov
eminent had an adverse interest to his
client. There is no man in public life
whom these monopolics, and all other
corrupt schcmcrs and plotters TO rob the
government, so intensely hate and fear
as they do Senator Edmunds. This is
a notorious fact, and all these outside
monopolists and corrupt jobbers are in
full sympathy with their brethren in
Vermont in their bitter fight against
him. The late Mathew II. Carpenter,
Senator from Wisconsin, used to say
that he could tell with his eyes shut
whether or not Mr.. Edmunds was in
his seat: for if he was not, there was
sure to be a concerted movement to
rush through the Senate all bills cover
inc jobs to rob the government and
plumber the people, and all other bills
of ncfMious character; but when he
was present, all such bills were care
fully kept back out of sight.
We therefore warn our readers to be
ON their guard, for the enemy is still on
the alert and means mischief. When
you receive copies of the lying Messen-
ger, Telegram, Waterman or Argus,
you may be sure they are sent to de-
ceivc and mislead you, and that Gov.
Smiths money pays for them. Besides
his own piled up millions, he is backed
up by the great law-defying monopolies
all over the country, who want to help
him kill off Edmunds; and their money
flows like water. They evidently be-
lieve it will buy the frcemen of Yer
mont, and they are acting on that be-
lief. Therefore be not deceived, and
do not consider your work done until
you have elected in each town true
and honest man forreprcsentative, who
can be depended upon to vote for Ed
munds, for railroad commission and
short haul bills, and for the entire abo-
lition of all free passes. Trust no man
who belongs to the ring or who rides
on Smiths free pass.
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but this will not be the first time Levi
has had this to do. \
Bratlleboro Aug, 9TH,
Turn ON the Light.
Editor SQfer: Mr.. Fuller having
forced himself on the public MS can
didate for high Office, the people have
a right to inquire what manner of man
he is. So long as he was content to re-
main in private life, the charity of 81
lence might very properly be extended
to his past transgrossions; but rs Il per-
sistent sucker for public Office, he has
no right to claim or expect amy such
for6earance. A man who asks his fell
low citizens to give him their approval
and support for honorable public SER
vice, should have clean hands and a
clean record, and has no call to com
plain if careful inquiry is made into his
past life, and if the results of such in
quiry are given the widest publicity.
The facts that have already come to
light since his nomination have convin-
ced many that Fuller cannot stand this
test. They show glimpses of his past
life and transactions that do not COM
mend him to the confidence of his fell
low citizens; and if these facts had
been known TO all, as they seem to have
been known to the few in his immedi-
ate ncighborhood, il is needless to say
that his ambition to be Lieut., Govern
or would never have been gratilied even
by nomination.. And even now the
people should find way to express
their disapprobation. Aspirants for
offices should be Taught that the sue
cessful running of caucuscsand convcn-
tons does not end the right of the peo-
pie to criticisc and condemn, and that Il
nomination cannot be pleaded as bar
to free inquiry and free action thereon.
Therefore we say, "turn on the light"
and let any candidates who cannot
stand it. retire to the shade.
IlnNESTy
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The Fight not over.

There are unmistakable indications
that Gov. Smith has not given up his
fight against Senator Edmunds. Not
withstanding the triumph of Edmund's
friends in all the county conventions,
the fight is kept up with increased vigor
and bitterness by Smiths bought-up
newspapers, both republican and dem
ocratic, and he evidently yet clings to
the desperate hope that, through allan
ces with the Atkins stripe of democrats
and by persistent lying, he may still Sc
cure the election of formidable num-
Der of town representations opposed to
the reelection of Edmunds, and, of
course, in favor of himself. The
whole state has been literally flooded
with free copies of the st. Adams
Messenger, Rutland Telegram, Mont
pelier Waterman and Atkins Argus,
all brimful of bitter and lying charges
against Senator Edmunds, which they
repeat over and over again in every
possible form and with every shade of
coloring, giving no heed to the fact that
each one of these vile charges has been
refuted time and again by positive
proofs. There appears to be no limit
to their capacity for lying. Not hav-
ing high opinion of the ability of his
regular henchmen, Gibbs, Dixon and
Atkins, and of his literary bureau al
st. Adams, Gov. Smith has imported
glib tongued blatherskitc from New
York-formerly a bohemian writer Oh
the New York Tribune-who is furn-
ishing the special venom that has lately
appeared in these papers. They tell
the farmers that Edmunds is their enc
my in that he was hostile to the Oleo-
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work from them, and shall not be dis
appointed. The other county nominees
are all good men who have the conf
dence, aud will have the votes of all re-
publicans. The summing up therefore
shows that with the exception of one
rotten stick, the republican frame work
is made up of good sound timber,
Take the good and reject the bad.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-08-12

The Democrats of Dandy, in their
recent party caucus, stood squarely by
Adams, their recently dcthrow ncdpost-
master. Adams was removed by the
Smith-Atkins combination represented
by Low Martin, Lamson and "mouth-
almighty" in the face of an ovcrw he'll
ming public sentiment against it. There
is day of judgement coming for these
sinners. Then there will be cry for
an honest drop of water, aud boss Grif-
fifth will be unable to supply it.
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BIIsTEsS.

In Londonderry Aug, I, q son to Nh.
n Mrs. Herman Griswold,
In Bondville, Aug. 4, a son to .M. n
Mrs. l.. X. Burbank.
In Peru, Aug. 6, Il daughter to M. n
Mrs. Asa Brown.
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When men are scheming for office,
either for themselves or some one else,
it is good plan to sit down on them
and their candidates, every time an OPP
portunity offers. Flat 'em out
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Voters do not forget when you 90 to
cast your vote for town representative
that the ring and the Stree pass Brig
AIDE" do not support men for nothing.
In all cases they, at least, expect TO use
them somewhere or in some way.
When you see them supporting any
man for this office you may be sure
there is something wrong with that
man, there is scat in the meal' some
where. You may not be able to see it,
but ii is there all the same.
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Copies OF this paper can be
obtained in Brat.icbOr0 M Car
peMter's news room.
..g'SubscriptiOns, for this paper,
received by A. Pettee, ut town hall,
Brattleb0rO.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-08-12
Something You Need Shorthand.

Something You Need--Shorthand.
"Why?"
Because it will aid you more than
anything else in acquiring knowledge.
Because it will serve you in case of
misfortune.
elbow can il be lcarncd?"
BY the aid of book studied at home
and lessons by mail from an accom-
plished teacher.
"At what eXpcnse?'
The trifling sum of 5000, including
book.
''Why so cheap when Colleges adycr-
tise the same course of instruction for
from S25. to SHOP
Because new textbook is used that
reduces the labor of learning proper
tionately to the difference in price; and
the system is the most popular in Amer
lea, having the endorsement of the
Profession and 1000 graduates. Full
particulars by mail by Addressing d..
l.. Scott Browne, % Clinton Place,
New York, n. y.
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FOR SALE.

l Concord Coach, 9 passenger, with
lead bars. l covered stage wagon, new
last year, weight 1000 pounds, 3 cross
seats, A one Sarvin wheels, Palmer,
yankee springs and Concord aNles. |
open party wagon, new last year
weight $50, ; cross seats &c. 2 sets
stage harnesses, sets single harness.
es and 3 good stage or livery horses.
Having for these articles | will sell them cheap
for cash.
Apply to or address,
III. p. Snow,
So. Londonderry, Vt.
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What a chance for Levi.

A Nevada newspaper advertiscs for
sale, ''the Office of United States sena-
tor for the State of Nevada, term run
ming six years from March !, 1887"
The terms are unconditional to the
highest bidder for cash; "neither fit
ness, mental qualifications, moral char
acter, residence nor previous condition
will be considered" and no bids will
be considered unless accompanied by a
certified bank check for 100000.
The Joint exhibition of the Vermont
State Agriculture society and the
Champlain Valley association will be
held at Howard park in Burlington
from September II to IL. The total
amount of premiums oilcre d amount
to $1,000.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-08-12
Letters from the People.

Editor SITTER: Your informant is
mistaken when he says that poor old
man Pierce received ga handsome sum
as smart money" for the pounding he
received from Levi Fuller, while stall
wart friend held the old man firmly by
the arms. The sum paid was under
stood at the time to have been only
forty dollars, and scores of men have
since heard old man Pierce bewail his
shortsightedness and foolishness in al
lowing the oily tongue of Hooker to
beguile him into condoning SO gross an
outrage for so trifling sum. 81 might
just as well have had a thousand dol
lars" he frequently moaned. So you
see, Mr.. Editor, that Fuller had the
rare sport of whipping an intirm old
man, whose arms were pinioned by a
confederate, at very trifling cost. 1t
was one of his sharp investments.
Brattlcboro, Aug. 9th.
Base Ingratitude!
EpitOr SJfer:-This is heard on all
sides. When Levi was importuning ev-
cry body to support him for lieutenant
governor he went down on his knees to
Hooker bcseeching him for support.
With characteristic generosity and a
keen scent for future favors Hooker
hurried TO his relief, and by combina-
ton of circumstances, chief of which
was the inyentor's( Dpromise, through
Hooker, never to inflict himself upon
another convention, the delegates deci-
ded, just for once, to accept candidate
Of Lewis calibcr. Now then, how is
Hooker rewarded by this cheap candi-
date for acknowledgements? He hobs
up for Congress, and naturally expec-
ted that his friend Levi, with CRATE
full heart, would, again pack the eau
cuses, this time in his interest; but in
stead of this manly course he dug off to
CaGada's border and left poor Hooker
to be slaughtered in caucus by the pes
XIV farmers who elected a solid Grout
delegation. This base ingratitude will
not be forgotten, and will require solid
work meet for repentance hereafter,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-08-12
CALL IND NIB

If they are not handsome.
New Parasols, new Hosiery,
new Shawls, new Dress
Goods. The largest and Best
line of Hats we ever had, in
stiff, straw and soft felts, new
styles an d colors, nobby
shapes. Don't pass us by If
you want a new suit, for we
think we have got the best
stock o f black and brown
Worsteds and business suits,
odd pants and thin goods to be
found in this vicinity.
SMITH & TAYLOR.
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DEATHS.

In Lmdgrove, Aug 8, VIM. Bernard,
youngest son of M. & Hrs. ". j. Cud-
worth aged 7 months, 5 days.
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Notwithstanding The outcome of the
congressional convention, we are told
that Col. Hooker comes up cheerful
and smiling, as usual. That is one of
the quite number of things we really
like about our George; he don't bear
malice nor lay up grudges, but takes
the ups and downs of political warfare
in n good natured spirit. He has been
a good deal too previous in running for
Office, and has kept low company polit-
ically, for which we have felt it to be
our duty to chidc him gently; but take
him all and all, he isn't half bad fell
low. In fact, if he will only throw
over his bad political associates most of
whom are long way beneath him, and
wait long enough to give the people a
rest and to get new grip himself. he
may have quite future before him
yet.
Don't forget that Levi Fuller, repub-
lican candidate for Lieut.. Governor, is
an out and out ring politician, who
rides on Gov. Smiths free pass at the
expense of other people who pay. If
he would pay his own fare, as people
do who are not Smiths farorites, per-
haps he wouldn't have so much money
to give away, and then brag about it
afterwards. Some how or other the
men who ride on Smiths passes are
almost all either rich or political wire
pulers poor men always have to pay.
We are ted that the men who work in
Fuller's shops say they always tremble
when Levi boasts that he has given
anything away, for they know from
experience that a cut down in their wa
ges will soon follow. In this way
Levi gets the credit and they foot the
bills. This is good for Levi, but bad
for them. Yet when Levi says the
word they must turn out and vote for
him. A man can get along without in
dependence, but bread and butter he
must have. Still, not much can be said
in favor of the employer who will en-
force the ''bread and butter" argument
for votes.
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SPRING! GENTLE SPRING.!

To be found in this town.
Have just received 3 cases of
those Butcher Brogans which
gave such universal satisfac-
ton last year. Also a new
stock Of those Ladies' wine
goat Oxford ties which are
very hard to get hold of this
year. We have an elegant
line of
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-08-12
The Londonderry VI. sitter.
Sitter John, Editor.

THURSDAY EVENING, Aug, l2h,
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-02

has, in all probability, seen the last OF
George H, Leonard for all time to
come, nor does 1t seem probable that
he is wandering over the country In a
dazed, indefinite sort OF way, as 1t has
been given out his relatives believed.
He is doubtless in Canada, and if he is
not there by this time he ought to be.
A rough estimate of his speculation,
places the sum total of his thefts and
liabilities at $40O, 900 and it is believed
that when all his victims have been
heard from the amount will be more,
rather than below that sum.
What Leonard did with all tht
money is mystery. 1t was supposed
he had lost it in wheat, but a careful
examination OF his accounts reveals nj
checks or other record of sums pai'
out to commission men. The surmis
is that he carried off a fair share OF al
the hauls of cash made by him in tn
few days prior to his departure.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-02
Arrested For Sharp Practice.

NEW York, June IA Bradford
(Pa.) special says: w. L. George, OF
Duke Centre, near here, was arrested
and held to bail Sunday on the charge
of Systematically robbing the National
Transit Pipe Line Company for a.
period of three years of many thousand
barrels of oil. George has four oil wells
thecontents of which discharge into one
tank. Near this tank runs one of the
Transit company's three-inch pipe
lines buried in the ground. This line
was tapped it is alleged; half inch
pipe inserted and led away to Georges
tank. George sold his oil to rival
company, the Tidewater, and though
it was a matter of wonder thatsthe pro.
!, duction OF his wells were so much
larger than those of his neighbors, n(
, one could tell where the extra came
, from until a few days ago when th'
, owner of the land on which the we'll
are situated made the discovery tha
l | led to Georges arrest. 1t is charged
! that about twelve barrels each da.
have been thus stolen for three years
! making total of over. $4,000 barrels
p The prisoner bears a high reputation
# especially among the laboring classes
and his arrest caused sensation.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-02

GALVESTON, Tex, June IA spe-
cial to the News from San Antonla
saws: A gentleman who has just re"
turned from Monterey says that Engi-
neer Scott and Conductor Webb, OF the
Mexican National Railway, we've cast
in prison in Monterey, on Friday, fol
knocking drunken Mexican oil the
track while their train was turning
curve.
The man was not killed. The con
ductor and engineer were Americans
IT ia not known whether they VIII D
released or not.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-02
will Stand by Their Demands.

NEW ORLEANS, June 2.
At meeting of the Journeymeh
Bakers, held Sunday in Screwmen's
Hall. it was resolved to stand by their
demands upon the bosses, especially
for twenty hours rest, commencing on
Saturday night at u o'clock and en-
ding at p. m. Sunday;
Monday some of the bosses wanted
the men to go to work at 2p M, and
upon their refusing, discharged them,
and TO day there are between $50 ano
200 of them out, aGd they are holding
a meeting to formulate some Hne o
action. a
From Wit has been learned,
seems that the journeymen Will nav
strong backing and that some OF the
so-far unyielding bosses Will ever
soon find their bread boycotted by tn
members of the workingmen's assocIa
tions."
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-02
The MaxweIl--Preller Case.

ST.. LOUIS, June 2nd.-Judge Van
Waggoner, at the adjournment OF the
Criminal Court Monday evening, sta
ted he would be ready to instruct the
Jury trying the Maxwell case at 10
o'clock this morning but was one hour
after that time when he came into court
The Jury received instructions stands
ing and gave the prisoner better op'
portunity to search their countenances
for some expression of leniency. The
Jury listened attentively to the words
of the Judge, but obtained no hint OF
conviction as to whether the defends
ant was guilty or innocent. Maxwell
appeared more nervous than usual, not
fixing his attention on the words OF
the Judge, but dividing it between the
latter and the jury, his attorneys and
the audience.
i. The Judge in his instructions SAID
that if the jury should find that the
: defendant did kill and murder Prellei
in the manner and form charged II
either of the counts of the Indictment,
' thew should return a verdict OF muir
der in the first degree. If, however
, the evidence showed the defendant un
dertook TO treat or operate upon frei
/. Ter for disease and administere
:. chIoroform so negligently, carelessl
k and recklessly as to cause his patient
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-02
DAILY TELEGRAPH.
CIV. MeCRANIE. Editor.
v. nj. TELLES. Publisher ana
Business Manager.
A Jackson Tragedy

Special to Vlcksburg Herald)
JACKSON, June 2nd.-E' G. L. Booth
again entered Jones' saloon this eve-
ming, drew his pistol on John Rich
ards, and was instantly shot and Kill,
cd by Richards, who Immediately
gave himself up to the officers. Rich
ards is the party on whom Booth fired
about a week ago. Booth was an En'
glishman by birth and was painter
by trade, and had been resident 0
Jackson for a number of years. III
leaves widow.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-02

death, but without intent TO kill or do
bodily harm, then they should bring
in verdict of manslaughter In the
fourth degree. The Judge further
instructed the jury that if it had been
shown that Preller desired the defend-
ant to treat him for the disease indt.
Gated in the testimony and submitted
himself voluntarily aud that the de-
fendant administered the chlor0form
in cautious, prudent and careful man.
ner, then verdict of not guilty should
be returned and should acquit the de-
fendant. The judge also informed the
Jury that a verdict of guilty conld be
returned upon circumstantial evidence
alone. If however the evidences should
show that the defendant had made any
statements regarding his innocenct
tho defense should be entitled to th'
benefit of what he had said for him
self, and they should be entitled t
what he had said against himself. In
remainder of the instructions was de
voted to defining various legal terms
i Upon the conclusion OF the judge
# speech Mr. Bishop, of counsel for II
d State, began the speech-making. b
q will be followed in the order name
Al by Mr.. Fountleroy, Of the defense, "a
=. Mcdonald, Of the prosecution, N
" Martin OF the defense, and Mr.. Glove
10 of the prosecution. 1t is expect
Is that the case will not be given to q
ne Jury before tomorrow at II m.
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-02
The Two Sans Score A Financiai an
Spiritual Success.

BALTIMORE, June 1.-The revival
commenced a month ago by the res
viyalists, Sam Jones and Sam Small,
came to an end Saturday night. 1t has
been the most successful ever held IN
this city, the series of meetings having
been attended by over 100000 people,
over 100000 of whom prof(ssed re-
ligion. ..,
The work of the evangelisis met Win
hearty cooperation from all Protes-
tant clergymen, and many churches
report largely increased membership.
Both the gentlemen have workeo
hard, preaching three or four times
day, and they are physically pro
strated.
They leave for their homes 10
morrow, but may return in the fall iol
month.
A collection taken up for them 10 da'
Melted seve raj thousand dollars.
Another American Spectator @oes
Canada.
CHICAGO, June 2nd.-A morning ps
per says, regarding the missing atto
ney, George III. Leonard: "Hyde faf
The Daily telegraph., 1886-06-02
KILLED THIRTY MEN.
How Capt. John Miller, OF Jimtown
1T, Caused Sundry Foes 10
Bite the Dust.

Special correspondence of the IGlobes
Democrat, from Fort Smith, ARK,
May %, says; Hundreds OF men OF
all classes, and from all portions OF the
Indian Territory, are to be seen here
at all times in attendance on the
Federal court, either as Defendants
witnesses or jurors, and frequently one
meets some very remarkable characters
During the present term Capt. John
Miller, of Jimtown. Chickasaw Nation
has been here in the conspicuous role
of defendant in murder case, though
he has been released on the GROUND
that this court has no jurisdiction In
the case. He has credited to his &C.
count lives of thirty men, that being
the number he is said to have killed
during his life, and he does not deny
the charge.
Capt. Miller was born in Choctaw
county, Miss, in 1916, and is now 20
wears of age, though no one would take
him for more than 80. Few men nave
led more adventurous life than he
| According to his own statement, thf
J first man he ever killed was namec
, Jones. and the killing took place a
Columbus, Miss. He was tried ior TN
. crime and came clear. This was whel
: he was quite young. ,,
In 1s4s, at New Orleans, Miller AM
1 a member of Jenkins company in tn
f filibustering expedition to Cuba, whe
g Lopez was guillotined and Capt. job
| J. Crittenden and fiftytwo men sho
The difficulty with the Turk brothe
d occurred just after his return iro
70 Cuba. He was tried at New Orlea
,r for the Turks killed and again can
IN clear.
f. In 1s49, in a difficulty near Snre'
r. port, La, he killed three men--Murpl
r Mysick and one Carroll. He was III
n. at shreveport and acquitted on
i. ground Of selfdefense. He cut the nj
ed two notches on his gun at Lickskiil
ly La, in 1850, when he and Alex. h"'
rs followed two horse'thieves from ie'