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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02
for an investigation by the Baptist
Church of Brattleboro.

ioi at investigator ny INC DaptlSl
Church of Brattleboro.
QUup.
On Wednesday we received the fol-
lowing from "Quilp," whom, we will
say right here, for truth and veracity
and reliability stands second to no man
in Brattlcboro, which fully explains
the whole matter.
Postscript. Leri has paid the BILL!
And yet every word in the proceeding
notes is true. Last Monday, Aug. 80,
three weeks after poor Slyfield was put
under ground by order of the sclec,
men at the public expense, on the direct
demand of Lewis firm, and after the
SIFTER's exposure and the mutterings
of public Indignation began to make
his cars Jingle, suggesting loss of votes,
he sent to the undertaken and forkcd
over, just Three reehs to late to heip his
case. Up to Monday, neither the I'M
dertaker nor the selectmen had received
any communication or offer whatever
from Lewis firm or himself regarding
Sly1icld, except the demand that the
town should bury him al the public ex-
pense. The payment was an afief-
Moaght inspired by the popular indig-
nation and fear of losing votes, and
not from any sense of obligation and
dccency that was shown in the call
upon the town to bury Slyfleld at the
public expense.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02
ANOTHER REPUBLICAN.

Editor Sitter: It is said that on the
boundless prairies of the West large
droves of cattle sometimes become
stampeded and that in such cases the
shrewd herdsman puts himself at their
head, but does not attempt to turn them
back or even to stay their progress, but
runs with them and by proper man
agement becomes their leader and UNI
consciously, to the cattle, leads them
back to spot near where they started.
Now, Mr.. Editor, l wish to draw a
parallel between this and the present
political situation. Already the old
Republican bosses, who for the past 20
years or more have controlled the par
ty, have seen and heard the signs of
disaffection among he rank and file OF
the party and when the rumbling OF
the stampede begins TO arise we see
their trusted lieutenants dashing to the
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02

The voters of the towns should man
age their own affairs in their own way.
The fuglers of the railway ring and an
ti-Edmunds clique are playing many
sly tricks. Their hand will be seen in
close and doubtful towns. Beware of
them.-Rural Vermonter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02
FOR SALE!

l Concord Coach, passenger, with
lead bars. | covered stage wagon, new
last year, weight 1000 pounds, 3 cross
seats, A one Sarvin wheels, Palmer,
yankee springs and Concord aNles. l
open party wagon, pew last year
weight $50, 3 cross seats &c. , sets
stage harnesses, sets single harness.
es and 3 good stage or livery horses.
Having no for these articles | will sell them cheap
for cash.
Apply to address,
III. p. Snow,
So. Londonderry, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02
Get true Representatives.

In every town in Windham county an
overwhelming majority of the republi-
can voters want Edmunds reelected,
desires efficient railroad commission
and short haul laws, and demand the to-
tai abolition of the free pass. Nobody
will deny this statement. All these are
important issues about which the peo-
pie are in dead earnest, and they have
right to insist, and will be recreant to
duty if they do not insist, that no man
shall have their votes for town repre-
sentative who is not openly and hearth
ly and squarely on the right side on all
these questions. The idea of repre-
sentative is a man who represents his
constituents, by advocating and voting
for the measures they want adopted;
otherwise he is mis-reprcsentative.
No honest and square man will ask an
election, intending to vote against the
wishes of majority of his constituents
if elected. Such a man would be a
fraud and a sneak, totally unworthy of
anybodys support. This year the things
the people want done have been thor
oughly discussed and are clearly I'M
derstood. Every voter is either for or
against them. There is no room for
indifference or neutrality about them.
He either wants Gov. Smith and ring
rule, irresponsible railroad manage
mcnt, and free pass corruption and
bossism, or he don't. If he does want
Smith for Senator and these other
things that go with him and belong to
him, let him vote accordingly. If he
don't want these things, then let him
vote for a representative who will
heartily support Edmunds, vote for a
railroad commission and short haul
law, and put his foot down squarely
and solidly on the iniquitous and cor
rupting free pass. There is no confu-
sion about these issues. They are as
different as light and darkness, and no.
body can be deceived about them.
Now while we say that no man
should vote for candidate for town
representative who is not known to be
right on all these questions, and who,
if elected, will truly represent, and
not mis- represent, his constituents, we
have this to say further. If the cand;-
date IS right on these questions, a nd is
otherwise respectable man, rOte .fo,
him, no matter whether he is your par
ticular man or not. Vote for him even
though he may be your personal enemy.
Everybody can't have his own way, OF
always get his favorite man nominated
in caucus. The majority must rule in
these things. Insist that he shall be
for the measures you want, and shall
be an honest man, but be tolerant about
everything else. Cultivate harmony
by making concessions about non-es
sentials and persons-siick firmly only
for principles and measures. If the
republicans of Windbam county will
govern themselves sguarely by thest
suggestions, we will guarantee thai
there won't be single Smithite repub
liean sent to the Legislature from thi,
county, or a democratic Smithite either
for that matter; and for the reason
stated at the outset, that there is a very
. large anti-Smiih and pro-Edmunds ma
iority in every town. So if any Smith
. lite of either party gets elected, it vii
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02
BIRTHS.

In Jacksonville, Aug. 5, a daughter to u
B. and Flora Robbins.
In Amboy, Ill. Aug. 20, son to W. A.
and Lizzie Green and grandson TO 5. J.
Green of Grafton.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02

Don't trust any man who carries
Smiths free pass in his pocket. He
will obey Smith and betray you on
every questions affecting Smiths in
sterests. Don't you forget this. He
knows his tools, and understands ex.
actly who will sell his independence
for free pass.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02
So. Londonderry, Vt

Copies of this paper can be
obtained in Brat(lcbOrO at Car
penter'S news room.
10 subscriptions, for this paper,
received by A. Pettee, at town hall,
BrattlebOrO.
We send out number of specimen copies this
week. We invite examination. The paper is
independent and not under the control of any polti.
clan above ground. 1t has libel suit TO defend for
tramping on the toes of one of these fellows. If
you want to help us, send dollar for one years
subscription.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02
Lumbermen, Attention!

l offer upon easy terms nearly new
steam mill of 45 horse power, together
with good house and barn, and GOO acres
of fine timber land surrounding mill, nd
on which all the hard wood, mostly ma,
pie, and the best of the spruce is untouch
ed. Down grade to dcpots upon two rail
roads. II miles distant.
NJ. j. HAPGOOD,
Peru. Vermont.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02

The republican convention of Wind
ham county presented to the voters,
this year, an admirable ticket. All
clean worthy men, and right on all the
issues before the people. Let us show
our appreciation of the conventions
work by giving this ticket full vote.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02

E. j. Ormsbee of Brandon, the Re
publican nominee for governor is a
clean handed man with no railroad alli-
ances, and is a strong supporter of SEN
ator Edmunds. He should receive the
solid Republican vote.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02
QUlLP, come again.

Don't vote for any man for town
representative who is not an out and
ont Edmunds man, an advocate for a
stringent railroad commission and short
haul law, and an enemy to the free pass
scandal and swindle.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02

Nor don't vote for any man who is
supported by the railroad ring. What
ever they may claim for their man, you
may rest assured there is "a cat in the
meal somewhere. These fellows don't
go back Oh the old Governor.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02
LET THE WHOLE Truth BE ToLD.
Brattleboro, Aug. 80, sc.

Editor Sitter: noticed an article
in your paper last week in regard to an
employee of j. Estey & Co. being
buried by the town. Mr.. Fuller paid
those bills in full and it is not the first
time that he has done similar acts to
my personal knowledge. Right wrongs
no man.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02
DEATHS.

In Rawsonvill e, Aug 3, iufant son of J. NJ
and f. |. Dorset.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02

Levi X. Fuller, the Republican can-
didate for lieutenant governor, carries
Gov. Smiths free pass in his pocket
and belongs to the small fry caucus
packing, truck and dicker statesmen,
besides, he is lacking i'll ability and to-
tally unworthy of the place. No. Re-
publican should vote for him. Scratch
him out!
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-09-02
Respectfully,
LII. T.. RONI

We received the above last: Monday
and by the same mail the following
from our original Informant:
from the SITTER of Aug. 18th,
MORE "GIvING AWAY"
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-28
Pastura and Hogs.

1t is not generally known that natur
ally the hog is delicate feeder-that is,
naturally he feeds only on clean sub
stances. He is an omnivorous feeder. He
eats unclean food only when he is refused
better. Throw hog several sorts Of
potatoes, inferior and superior in quality,
and the best will be eaten first. Place
several varieties of corn before hog moi
severely pressed by hunger, and the best
will be selected 1t is the same with pms
turagc. The hog eats fewer plants thar
any other OF the farm animals. Grass il
not his natural food. The legumes, Of
which clover is familiar example, are
They are rich in forming elements.
Thus clover and other leguminous plants
are the natural pasture for hogs. The
despised purslain is eagerly sought BY
them; so is red root, a species of amaranth.
The artichoke is greedily eaten. It con.
tains more nutriment than the potato, and
is cooling in its nature.
In preparing pasture for hogs it is fully
as necessary 10 know what plants to pro
duce as in preparing pasture for othel
animals. AS a single plant red clover il
the most valuable, because it is easily
and generally grown. A variety of pas.
ture plants and liberal feed also of grain,
together with absolute cleanliness in tn,
resting places, and perfectly pure water
to drink. would go farther to Danish hos
cholera and other contagious diseases Il
which hogs are subject than all tn
nostrums with which they are sought II
be dosed.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-28
Theatre Fires.

In the twenty-one principal theatr,
fires of modern times, from the destruc
ton of the Schouwburg Theatre in Ans
terdam, in 1772, to the burning of tn,
Ring Theatre in Vienna, in 1881, tota
of 6, 54S victims are chronicled. Amons
the more appalling disasters may b.
given the Capo d'Istria Theatre, with /,
loss of 900, in 1884, the Canton Thea
tire, with a loss of 1870, on May %, 1s45
and the Ring Theatre in Vienna, with {.
loss of 1, 100, on December s, 1881. TIL
Brooklyn fire on December 5, 1876
caused loss of nearly 400.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-28

Farmers and others who have little iel 3
IRE time for the next few months viii hno IL =.
TO their interest to write to b. +. Johnson .
Co, of Richmond, whose advertisement ~
pears in another column. They oiier y e M
inducements to persons to work Tor tnehh eli
or part of their time
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-28

Engineering in China has certainly achieved ''sa
notable triumph in the bridge at Lagang
over an arm of the China Sea-. ms struc-
tui is five miles long built entirely Of sDone,
has 300 arches 20 feet high, the roadway y ~
feet wide and the pillars are % feet apart
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-28


Among the $50 kinds of Cloth Bound Dol
lar Volumes given away by the Rochester
IN; " american Rural Home for every 81
old Weekly. tall SKI inches, from 800 to 900
pages, hound in cloth are:
Law Without Law Danelson's fMelicoD
yers. Counselor
Family Cyclopedia Boys'Useful Pastimes.
Farm Cyclopedia. Five Years Before the
Farmers and Stock Mast
breeders Guide Peoples H story of
Common Sense in United States
Poultry Yard Universal History If
World Cyclopedia. all Nations
Popular His. of Civil War both Sides.
ANY one book and paper one year, postpaid
for Sl.15 only! Satisfaction eI,arsnfeed
Reference: Hon. c. r. Parsons. Mayor Rocb.
ester. torll Years Tast Sample papers &c.
Rural HOME Co., LID. Rochester NY.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-28

For long time we steadily refused to pub
fish testimonials, believing that, in the opinion
of the public generelly, the great majority
wers manufactured to order by unprincipled
parties as a means of disposing Of their worth
less preparations.
II at this view of the case is to certain
extent true, there can be no doubt
At last, several years ago, we came to the
conclusion that every intelligent person can
readily discriminate between spurious and
bona fide testimonials, and determined to use
as advertisements few Of the many hundreds
Of unsolicited certificates in otf possession.
In doing this, we published them as nearly
as possible in the exact Language used by our
correspondents, only changing the phrase
ology, in some cases, so as to compress them
into smaller space than they would other
wise occtipy, bit without in the least exag-
gerating or destroying the meaning of the
writer's
We are glad to say that our final conclusion
was q correct one,-that a letter recommend
ing an article having true merit finds favor
with the people
The original of every testimonial published
by us is on file in our office, an inspection of
which will prove to the most skeptical that
our assertion made above, that only the facts
are given as they appear tberein is true
But as it would be very inconvenient, if not
impossible, for all our friends to call on us for
That purpose, we invite bnOSe VINO uOuDJ VI
there be sucbI to correspond with any of the
parties whose names are signed to our test
monials, md ask them if we have made any
mistatements, SO far as their knowledge ex-
tends, in this article In other words, if we
have not published their letters as nearly YER
batism as possible.
Very respectfully.
f. I. HAZELTINE,
Proprietor Piso's Cure for Consumption
and Piso's Remedy for Catarrh
We append recent letter, which came to
us entirely unsolicited, with permission to
publish it:
DAYTON, Ohio, Jan IL, 1886,
You may add my testimony as to the
merits of Fiso's Cure for Consumption.
took severe cold last February, which settled
on my lungs. They became liberated and
were so painful that l had no rest for two
days and nights. got bottle of Piso's Cure
for Consumption; and was relieved by the
time had taken half Of IL. Since that time
! have kept Piso's Cure in the house, and use
it as preventive, both for lung troubles and
Group, for which l can recommend il as the
best medicine / ever used; and that is saying
great deal, for have used at least twenty
others, besides about as many physicians
prescriptions. Piso's Cure for Consumption
has never failed to give relief in my family.
A. J. GRUBB,
81 Springfield st.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-28

MENsMAN's PEPToNIzEp REEF TONIC, the
only preparation Of beef containing its entire
nutritious properties. Il contains blood
making force generating and life sustaining
properties; invaluable for indigestion, dys-
pepsia, nervous prostration. and all forms Of
general debility; also, in all enfeebled condi
tions whether the result of exhaustion, uer-
vous prostration, overwork or acute disease,
particularly if resulting from pulmonary
complaints. Caswell, Hazard & Co., Pro
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-28

turkey Is again arming and proposes to
puIIcnase 4oO,OOO American rifles Of the latest
and most improved pattern.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-28
eYSu tasy find me guilty, ge 'i,:I.s =
said the criminal to the Jury, Du',y'u
the same. that's not my convicsion'

Mr. G. E. Reardon, Baltimore, No, s SU
missioner Of Deeds for all the States, suigil
for a long time with rheumatism "i'"
Welded promptly to St. Jacobs oil'
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-28

A heavy growth Of hair is produced by the
use Of Halls Hair Remover
Every description of malarial disorder
yields to the curative power Of Ayers Ague
Cure.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-28

The California crop of wheat is estimated at
100000 bushels, leaving a surplus of A.
100000 bushels for export.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-28

The fund for the erection II a monument to
General Grant in Riverside Park oniy
amounts to little over Sl22, OO0.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-28

Diphtheria is frequently the result d Inv NY 1
Iected sore throat, which can be cured p ~
single bottle of Red Star Cough Cure li'e'
twenty-fiye cents a bottle.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-28

The fund for Mrs. Hancock amounts Il
900.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-28

Pensions ( s .Ss;;Sii sS i &
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-28

The coinage of silver dollars during the last
year was SO, 1885, sos.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-28

Fifty one persons have been killel nv light
ring IN The United S'ates AMI canada lhis
on.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-28

Ifyou have cutting scalding, or s'i ,,g;ne
Swamp-Root will quickly relieve and cure
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-28

From John Kuhn. Lafayette. Ind. who announces
that he q now in perfect health" we have The fol
lowing. "one year ago was. to all appearance IN
the last stageS OF consumption. Our hest pbysic,ans
gave my ease up finally got low that our doctor
said could not live twenty-four hours NV fr,,na.
then purchased bottle Of DIR. WIN. HALLS RAJ
SAN FOR THE LUNGS which benefited me, con
tnued until TOOK nine bottles am now in perfec,
health haYing used no other incidence
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-28

An Ohio merchant says he can trace every
had account on his books directly to beer
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1886-08-28

Abbe Listz, the celebrated music IAN aieu
at Bayreuth, Germany recently
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-21
STATE NEWS.
ANpRoscoGGIN COUNTY.

IND ItVoNOuVIlN NOU1NIis
The farm buildings of ]. w. Newell, in
the Harlow district, Turner, were entirely
consumed by fire Monday night with all his
hay, grain, farming tools, hens and good
part of his household goods There is S230O
insurance.
ARoOSTOOK COUNTY.
A travelling theatrical company has given
a show in HoultOn for the benefit Of the
Eastport sufferers.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
1t is said in Pennington that Mrs Beleh
er's will is to be contested by relatives.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-21
Meeting of Locomotive Engineers.

NEW YORK, Oct 2O.-The twenty third
annual international convention of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers con-
vened this morning at Lyric Hall. Delegates
representing every State and Territory in
the Union were present, as well as repre-
sentatives from Mexico, Quebec, Ontario,
Nova Scotia, British Columbia and Mani
toba. The morning session was taken up
with the examination of credentials. Gen
eral Manager F. K. Hahn, of the Elevated
Railway, presented the delegates with
passes for all the elevated roads, good until
the convention adjourns.
Public exercises were held this afternoon
at the Metropolitan Opera House. Addresses
were made by Gov. Albeit of New Jersey,
Rev. Il. Dewitt Talmage and Chauncey NJ.
Depew, approving of labor organizations.
Mr.. Depew said all the railroads represented
had confidence in the organization, as they
knew engineers always kept their contracts.
Grand Chief Arthur in his annual address
referred to the malicious and false state
ments about the order because of their con-
servative stand, and said their work was to
build up their own organization and not to
meddle with things outside. To his mind
there was no antagonism between capital
and labor; there was between work and
idlenesS. The order now has 321 divisions
with nearly 10000 members.
The Portland daily press., 1886-10-21
PRICE THREE CENTS.

those who had aided and encouraged him in
his methods; and now II ask you who lister!
so often to the voice Of trouble for advice.
The scheme was discussed quite fully by
Doctors johnson and Ranch Of Illinois,
Devson of Louisiana, Hunt of New Jersey,
Cassidy, Canniff and Covernton of Toronto,
and E. G. Jordan, G. E., of Portland, Maine,
and it resulted in a resolution endorsing the
course of Mayor Rowland The whole
affair was similar to that which most cities
experience; the scheme of the first specialist
is rarely adopted. and it is not until the
people as a whole are educated by suffering
and loss that they demand at once what the
City Government from their opportunities
knew should have been granted long before,
but were too timid to inaugurate.
The report of the committee on the disin-
lection of rags provoked a very lively DIS
cussi0n. 1t was alleged that the report was
in the interest of patent method oil disini SIM
fecting, but that did not gain credence' anu
the report prevailed by a large malorlty.
Other valuable papers were read, Dut uP"h
topics of perhaps less general interest. A..
The five days' session of the convention
was interspersed with most cordial nospltal-
tiles extended by the city and It's cltizens 10
delegates attending the meetings