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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-29

Peru and Landgrove, Daily at SIP, m, for So.
Londonderry, Mails arrive daily from So, London
derry at a. M, from Chester ~ ) y, M, from Fac
tory Point, Peru and Landgroye Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays at p, NJ, ohiee hours trom
80 u, m, to p, M Sundays, from Il l,
/ Telegraph and telephone offices at A. Curtis
store.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES,
CuN0. GENERALIZATION, u. H., srroug, pastor,
SOCIETIES.
West River Lodge, No. 81, =. and AN We'd,
ncsday, on or before the full otthc moon'
Londonderry Library Association, Open every
Saturday afternoon and evening, Mary Bigclow
Lirbiaran
s. T.. Barker started on his return to
Minneapolis, Mimi, last Monday. lie
is Il thorough business man, courteous
and gcnilemauly towards all, Another
of our Derry boys. who, we are glad
to say is evidently making his way in
the world.
Faster services al the Church last
Sabbath were very interesting and well
attended. Rev. ID. III. Strong deliver
ed fine discourse, which was highly
appreciated by the congregation. The
music was nice and appropriate to the
occasion. The church was beautifully
decorated with fine house plants, which
were nearly all in blossom; also cut
flowers in vases, including an abnnd-
aiice of the lovely trailing arbutus, than
which, nothing is more fragrant and
delicate. A disabled hand debarrcd us
the pleasure of adding our mite to the
floral devices.
We are sorry to know that Mrs.
Hooker has not, as yet, fully recovered
from the injuries which she received in
being thrown from a carriage nearly
four week since.
Mrs. Mary p. Carlton is improving
slowly. Mr., & Mrs. Elbridgc flames
are staying with her for the present.
Fred Parker did not purchase the
thcS'er Stage route rs reported. lie
and the proprietor could not agree as 20
terms.
Mrs. ii. a. Dudley of So. London
derry, her little boy and Mrs. Belle
Simonds were thrown from Il carriage,
at this place, last Friday. Fortunately
no ono was injured.
We understand that the farm known
as the Geo. Walker place, owned by
Hiram Whitman of Charlcstown, Mass.
is for sale at Il bargain. Those inter-
csted can learn particulars of Noah
Whitman, at this place.
p. II. Holt is building an addition to
his barn.
The weather still continues fine in
this vicinity, the grass is quite green
and buds on the trees are starting rapid
ly. People are feeling little anxious,
for fear Of Il cold spell by and by that
will do Il good deal of damage. but
Sufficient unto the day is the evil there
Off" COUSIN NELL.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-29
NOTICE.

Notice i hereby %iyon that all orders
drawn on the treasurer of school district
No. II. in Londonderry, will bc paid on
presentation TO said treasurer. and inter
esr will cease on all outstanding orvt'r'
against said 4 istrict 81 the 18th day OF
May. 1856
Londonderry. VI. April Is. 1856.
A. STURGESS, Prud. Com.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-29
LOCAL SUMMARY.


Why: Becauscit is useless. Get up
and kick around. What the dickens
were You made for? 70 drone out
your existence when, by advertising in
the SITTER, you could procure wet
nurse and soon grow up to be man?
And possibly have libel suit Oh your
hands. Oh. but wasn't that a splendid
advertisement orr 90. gave us. Oh,
but he's a good fellow, buthe will ncver
be very large, that is he will never set
the river on tirc--unlcSs he adycrtises
i'll tile SITTER.
almighty dollar, thy shining face
Bespea&s thy woh'lrous power;
In my pocket MAKE thy resting place,
need thee every hour"
Then advertise in the SITTER.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-29
The Londonderry, VI, SITTER.
SO. Londonderry, vi.
TGAYELLER's GUIDE.

Trains leave, daily, Sundays excepted, for Brattlo
,oro aad intermediate stations. Mail, O. % a,m';
mlNvd, L 80 p, m, Trains arrive, from GmtteOoro
and lntrrnediNe stations mixed, II 80 u, H.; mall
10 p, IN,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-29
w T. $ Y o \.

Mr.. and Mrs. Sumner Ridcout are
both very feeble.
Mr.. John FELTON, was taken sick the
last of February, he has been very sick,
is better now, able to be about again.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-29
A Valuable Farm
for Sale.

The subscriber offers his farm in the
town of Peru, for sale Said farm con-
tains 50 acres. good buildings, 700 sugar
naples. all but 3 acres can be moved
with Il machine. One half mile from
pust-officc. church and store. Nearly all
well walled. One half Of purchase mon
cy can remain on mortgage, at ) percent.
Call OH or address J. l.. BIARD,
Perm. VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-29

who bath is quarrel just"
Village school commences next Mon
day.
Geo. G. Smith of the firm of Smith
& Taylor is in Boston this week.
Mr.. L. NJ. Wood is down country
on brief business trip.
Hon. VIM. Harris Of Windham was
in town yesterday.
Smith x Taylor will have new adj
vcHiscmcmt next week.
No preaching at the NJ. +. Church
next Standardization gone to confer
cncc.
Russell Fisher, in tie East part of
town, is putiing up new barn.
Mrs. j. ". Mclcndy and Mrs. C.
W. Chase are in New York this week
making their Spring purchases Of Mil
linery.
Charlie Iioskins made Il brief visit
home Saturday. He works for the
Vermont Farm Machine Co., at Bel
lows Falls.
Mrs. Silas Iioughton brings in to this
flee all egg, which Judging from its
size, might have been laid by the bird
that bore Off Simbad the Sailor. But
she says it is hcu's egg.
Mr.. Herbert II. Howe has purchased
of Mr.. NJ. Harrington, the Chester
stage route and property belonging
thereto. Our citizens will be sorry TO
loose Mr.. Harrington from this route
as he has been very obliging, prompt
and efficient. Mr.. Howe is All cnergct
ic Young man and viii no doubt give
satisfaction. We wish him success.
Eat few of our citizens trangrcssed
The uuErit:ch itw of This village on Ar
Dor Day. Sir. David Rabbit had tn,
ieincrity 10 set out two trees, in hi
door ward. Dca. 5. :. Lyon and Rev
o. z. Fuller. pulled off their coats and
went into !! vita a will. setting Nun
Der of trees on The grounds in front OF
the Baplist meeting house. These ar
all the trangresSions that have come {,
our knowledge.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-29

Telegraph oalccs at Depot Telephone, a, Hotel,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-29

\ verse singer down ii Drattlebnro
sends us The following:
".tnd when thc Derry SITTER gins to blow,
There is no longer any show for "Lo."
Bur lis enough to make the eagle blink.
Whom Martins seek to dam up printers ink.
The trouble with these fellows is that
-'.\ small drop of ink,
Falling like dew, upon thought, produces
That which makes thousands, perhaps millions,
think"
1t is the mint they are afraid Of. and
well they may be.
"E.ct tha CALLED jade vince
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Notices under this head lOc n linc, each insertion
Extra copies of the SITTER can be ob
tailnd every week at the office of pnb-
licaion and at the Post Office at Lon
donlclTy.
Call ON the undersigned to get your
watches and clocks repaired. SatiSfac-
faction guaranteed. Prices low.
C.. \. WHITMAN,
so. Londonderry.
If YOU want job printing go to the
SITTER olficc.-Send orders by mail and
the work will be returned by mail,
without extra charge.
Do yosa want new watch? If so
consult c. \ Whitman, So. London
derry. He will warrant all watches pur-
chased through him.
Admission to the Skating Rink
hereafter will be free. Skating 10 cents.
F:ss:nrims. The subscriber having
abundance of good pasture will take
stock Of amy description TO keep the
coming season.
Geo. :. Curtis, So. Derry.
Millinery Soticc.-Wc wish 10
call your attention to eur large and Sc
lect stock OF Millinery Goods, compris-
Ing thA latest novelties for the Spring
and Summcr seasons, with prices low
cr than ever, which will be ready for
inspection at the residence Of II. p.
Chase, May 9TH.
Respectfully,
Mrs. G.. ". Chase.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-29
Respectfully

Mrs. G.. ". Chase,
Mrs. J. W. Mclendy.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-29
LONDONDERRY.
Travellers Guide.

Post-otllee, \, A, Curtis, I, NJ. Mails close
daily at n, M, for Chester, and at same time Mon
days, Wednesdays and Friday for Factory Point,
Peru and l.andgroye, Daily at Sp, M for So
Londonderry, Mails arrive daily from So, London
derry at A. M, from Chester At y, M, from Fac
tory Point, Peru and Lgndgroyc ruesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays at p, M, ONCE hours trom
7 80 a, m, to Sp, m. Sundays, from lstal'
Telegraph and telephone offices at ~ Curtis
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-29

Call on the undersigned to get your
watches and clocks repaired. SatiSfac-
faction guaranteed. Prices low.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-29
HAY W Ard cR HAnp

Beet Hand Grenade Fire EItinguisher ever produced
nehabie simple. economical; will freeze OF burst
Heslsts the action OF all Climates will not deteriorate
with age Easily broken, be used by any one The
liquid contained in It is absolutely harmless flesh and
fabric Everything it touches becomes hire proof,
whatever falls upon will burn. We do claim
eItnxuish CONGREGATIONS to usurp the place
PEG Dy the fre departments but we ephnticaly hold
that no incipieut lire possibly live where
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-03-17

Thomas Hoods capital illustra ton
of raral journalism in England-by
means of extracts from the Little
Pedlaagton Gazette amid the Little
Pedllagton Observer-has been read
with delight by millions. The London
Punch lately :lssad something in the
same lane, viz. Editor, proprietor
and principal coz tributor OF the North
Pentonville Gazetteer Officiating lead
ing articles. to his son and amanuen.
sls) "Our mind is relieved at last
we had alnn ost feared that Prince
Bismarck-lnight have taken such a
aourse-that-Me- albeit with unfeien-
ed regret should have had to oppose
his colonial policy toobh and nail
we can honestly congratulate him
on having elected to follov-at last
the likes we have SO consistently laid
down for HMM these colunns-and
we can promise him cur undivided
support ETC., etc, etc. The above
might answer as a pertinent illustra-
ton Of the egotism so perfectly dis.
played by metropolitan daily journals
'of America III discussing public affairs.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-03-17

The governor of Massachusetts, has
directed the Attorney General to co.
operate with district attorneys and
other officers, to enforce the laws OF
the state against all forms OF lotter,
les, even those 'of charity and loyalty,
which present the strongest claims
upon the sympathy and liberality Of
the people. This action is aimed
principally at Grand Army Posts.
which have carried on q system oflot.
teries to raise funds for needy veter.
ans. The governor says: ut cannot
be possible that the needy and suffer.
ing will fail OF relief unless tolerance
is accorded to schemes which are gen
orally admitted 10 be illegal, immoral
and disreputable. In the present ex.
agency, there can beno doubt Of the
duty Of the officials charged with the
enforcement Of the laws"
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-03-17

The bugbear Of the Great American
Desert is fast disappearing into the
realm Of exploded myths. The Oma.
ma Bee says it,has retreated to the ex.
IRENE western limits of Nebraska and
us preparing to sweep across Wyoming.
During the past two seasons crops
have been grown in the westernmost
countries OF central and northwestern
Nebraska, and the rainfall has been
ample for all the needs of the agricul.
turlst. The advancing line of suffi.
cient rainfall has pushed by all artif.
cial barriers Typographical lines. For
twenty years Nebrask@ns needed the
aroakings OF meteorologists, but they
have learned from experience that
civilization brings rainfall, as rainfall
increases civilization. The '..arid''
lands Of Nebraska are fast being GOV.
eHed by :tlourishins farms, prosperous
towns and growing settlements. So
far as Nebraska is concerned, there is
no. Great American Desert.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-03-17

William D. Howells commands
higher prices for his work, particularly
IN the magazines, than any other
American author. The rumoris that
he receives from $50 to $1OO page
for his work in The Century and in
Harper's, and that his estimated in,
come from his writings this year will
be about $2O.OOO.. Twenty-Five ears
ago his salary as news editor was
$50 g. week. Guessers say that EN-
erson's books all told never yielded
him more than about $4,000, or say
$1,000 q, year for the best thirty
yearssso his life. But Mr.. Emerson
belonged to that quality of genius
that always commands more of the
worlds reverence than OF it's ready
cash. Mrs. Grant with the certainty
,of half million as ner share of the
Memoirs" will receive the highest
price for a single work of which there
is any record.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-03-17
Frighsfnl Butchery In Kansas.
A telegram OF the Sth from Usage Mission
Kansas, saws: Mr.. Mendel, living Thrice

A telegram OF the Sth from Usage Mission,
Kansas, says: Mr.. Mendel, living thirteen
miles northwest OF town, was awakened
about 3 o'clock this morning by a scream.
He went to the door and was met by Willie
Sells, the son OF a neighbor, j. w. Sells.
The boy cried out Mr.. Mendel. a man is
at our house and has hurt father and
mother, I don't know how badly" Mr..
Mendel went with the boy, arousing j.
j. Rice, another neighbour on the way
In the bed in the north room OF
Sells house lay Walter, Willie's eldest
brother and bedfellow, aged nineteen, his
throat cut and the entire top OF his head
chopped OF, exposing the brain. and his
lett eye hanging upon his cheek. Passing
into the south and main room, where a
light was burning, they stumbled over the
form OF Mr.. Sells, his head crushed and al
most severed from his body. Near by lay
head mashed and a fearful cash in
her throat. On the bed in the east
corner OF the room lay Ida, Willie's
sister, aged fourteen, killed in the
same manner as the other three
Lying near Mrs. Sells head was a
bloody butcher knife, and on a chair was a
Ratchet matted with hair and blood. The
boy said that he had been awakened by
something and looking ursaw a low. heavy
set man with dark hair, cut close stand
ing in the door. This man stepped in and
reached over Willie, struck Watry, who lay
on the back OF the bed. Willie jumped out
and dressed while the man was still in the
room. The man rushed out OF one ROOM
while Willie went out OF the
other, and started up the road
on a rum Willie after him. After care
Jul investigation there is hardly a doubt
that the boy committed the dreadful crime
though no motive is known. Suspicion
rested on him, and he was put on the stand.
He swore that he had not washed his hands
since the murder, but inspection showed
that while his hands and wrists were clean,
there was a water mark above which his
forearms were deeply encrusted with blood
which appeared to have spurted up his
sleeves. Around his finger nails, too, was
blood. Upon removing his pants his drawers
were seen to be saturated with spattered
blood and his bare feet were covered with the
same sanguine fluid. His feet fitted all the
bloody foet marks to be found. The boy
stoutly denied being the murderer and
maintained bold front throughout
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-03-17
General News Condensed.
A Decision of. the Land Commissioners
Overruled.

"A OcC1SAOA S4s the Lana OOHmlB81OH0I
Oyerruled.
DEVILS Lake, Oak, Special ames Brit
tin received a letter from Washington say
ing that Secretary Lamar had overruled
Sparks decision OF last April in the Brit
tin case. About two years ago Brit
tin proved up on a premption claim near
Deyils Lake and subsequently took
a homestead in Tower county, upon
which he proved up last year, after a
Dora fide residence OF six months and hav-
ing valuable improvements, committing the
same by payment to the government OF
Sz.25 per acre, by virtue OF the homestead
Communication law. Sparks struck a severe
blow to rapid settlement and development
upon all government lands in cancelling
Britin's homestead proof, holding that hav-
ing once used his pre-emption right, settler
could notcommute a homestead entry by a
cash payment, afterssi months residence,
ard that no title could be acquired under
a residence OF five years. Happily, this be-
ing test case, Brittin possessed sufficient
means and pluck to appeal the case to the
secretary. The result is hailed with great
Joy, as being in conformity with. the law
and every consideration OF common sense
and Justice.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-03-17

Those who have regarded the Chi
nese troubles in the west with indiffer-
ence because the scene Of outrage is SO
distant may find the question: assum.
ing a more localaspect. Thedispersed
Chinese in many cases are finding Their
way eastward instead of abandoning
the country altogether. Hence, sc
far as their manner OF life renders
them a disturbing element, the prob
lem has not been solved by mob vol
lence.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-03-17

Col. john Dyde, C. NJ. G., fell dead
in the witness box at Halifax, N. S.,
while testifying in the great forgery
case On the Bank of British North
America, in which his son, John S.
Dyde, was implicated. Col. Dyde was
an honorary aid de-camp to the queen,
and formerly a commandant Of vol.
unteers. He was nearly 80 years OF
age, and one of Montreal's most es.
teemed citizens. The shameful posi-.
ton OF his son doubtless told on the
old gentleman>s heart.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-03-17

:, Mary Blocker. relict OF ex-Goy. Horatio
SSeymour, died at the residence OF Mrs
1 Tpscoe Conklins at Utica, N. Y, recently.
f rnv '- h;e governor removed Mrs. Seymour
on account OF her illness, and while attanl,
Ing her was attacked with his fatal illness
The roundup of the scrutiny of O..
Treasurer Hollinsworth of Vinconno soun.y
SHOWS his shortage to be SIS, 27s.3S ''
, L la oo brou and n 4. Grace quarrel over
with bullets 'e es''i o'her
. Handy Woodward, colored, is lvncbel At
a little girl. '-''s - fssish
elected :. pdtzserald OF Minneapolis, was
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-03-17
New Deaf in the Dakota Matter.

Washington dispatch:-It is said that
the democrats from Dakota have quietly
agreed ION acompromise on the question OF
admission which will be submitted in few
days. They propose that vote shall be
taken next November on the following
propositions:
First, shall the territory be divided on
the 10th parallel; second, shall it be divid-
ed on the Missouri river; third, shall the
whole territory be admitted as
state, or shall South Dakota be adj
mitted at this general election. It is pro-
posed that delegates be elected all over the
territory to meet in convention and carry
out the will OF the majority of the people.
Thus North Dakota would be represented
in convention, and if maj ority OF votes
cast should not be for either division, and
should be in favor of the admission of the
whole territory, the convention could go
on and frame constitution to submit to
Congress. II the majority should be in
favor of admission on the 10th parallel,
delegates from North Dakota could with
draw, and these representing South Dakota
would be ready to go on and adopt con-
stitution. It is thought that this is the
only measure on admission likely to pass
both houses OF Congress at this session.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-03-17

According to the mint report, there
is in the public treasury, in the banks
and in private hands in the United
States the sum Of S553, slO,l4e il
gold.
The Clifton clarion., 1886-12-22
A Novel Renucst.

The Washington Evening Star has the following: "A rather novel request was made sd-day at the interior department from a young man living in Nebraska who wants to marry the daughter of Standing Bear, a Sioux chief. He states who he is and encloses a photo- graph of the girl, who is very nice looking and who was educated at Carlisle. The young man, howev- CT, wishes to go and live on the reservation with his prospective wife and her relations. For this reason it was necessary to obtain the permission of the interior de- partment. White men are rot allowed on the reservation unless they have authority from the gov ernment to do so, and this young man was obliged to take the gov ernment into his confidence and reveal his love affairs. The eecre- tary of the interior considered the matter from its practical rather then its sentimental side, and while he could not prevent the young man from marrying the girl, he could preven4 him from going to live with the old folks; and if he was anxious to marry the young woman, as he professed to be, he might scratch around and provide her with home. Secretary Lamar will write 8 letter to the ambitious lover, and while not discouraging the afdor of his love, will suggest practical view of the situation which seems to have escaped him. Until there is some change in the present plans of the young man, the paternal benediction of the in- terior department will be withheld.
The Clifton clarion., 1886-12-22

Ten per cent. of the students III the University of Zurich are wo- men. Twenty-nine of them are studying medicine; fourteen phi losophy, and two political econo- my. There are now forty eight female students of medicine in London, and in Paris one hundred and three. Within the last seven years eighteen women have taken medical degree in Paris.
 Since the Prohibition law went into effect in Georgia tEe number of distilleries in that state has in creased 67 per cent. The law ap- pears to be kind of protective and fostering tariff for home industries.
 If you are poor there is ono consolation-yUrr heirs will not go into court to prove tk&t you were an imbecile during your child hood, an idiot at the time of your marriage, and gibbering lnnat;6 for years before yoH died nFf