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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16
The RI2ine boomerang.

Wien, at the funeral of the late Pres
ident Arthur, Mr.. James G. Blaine,
late republican candidate for President
of the United States, thought fit to eX-
hibit his petty spite against Senator Ed
munds-a man infinitely his superior in
every attribute of grand manhood -
he made a monumental blunder, which
so skillful a politician aud adroit man
ought not to be guilty of. lie tins re-
vealed an unlovely, petty and vindic!iye
side of his nature and character hiher-
to unknown to the people generally,
and which is likely to prove stumb-
ling block in the way of his ambitious
footsteps hereafter. The whole affair
shows that very smart man, i'll yam
kec phrase,-too smart, in fact--may
also Oh occasion be very little NAH
too little to retain the confidence and
respect Of those whose respect is worth
having. In tins instance, with instinct
i've regard to theatrical effects, Mr..
Blaine fired his boomerang, which, fail
ing to reach its intended victim, reeoil-
ed disastrously upon himself.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16
Shell out!

The Smith ring papers in this state
mourn over the hard fate of investors
incur railroads, and say the managers
of such roads, now earning only two and
a half per cent for their stockholders,
ought to be left to prey Oh the public
unrestraincd Now can't these papers
think of any other way to relieve these
poor stockholders? If Gov. Smith
would distribute among them the eight
or tell millions he is generally believed
to have laid up out of his frugal salary
il would help them some. We charge
nothing now, and shall only expect the
rcglaution two and half per cent when
the distribution is made. After Gov.
Smith shells out, then let all the other
millionaire managers, who have waXed
fat as the roads have grown poor, follow
his example. We wonder this simple
mode of relief had not occurred to these
pioas and sympathetic souls long ago.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16

The general opinion about the Pres
ident's message is that it is long, te-
dious and rather flat and muddy per-
formancc, except on financial ques-
lions, about which he is more clear,
and takes solid ground. On these
points he follows the lead of Secreta-
" Manning, who seems to have a level
head on his shoulders. But in regard
to the tariff the President is muddled
enough, probably by reason, first, of
not knowing anything about the sub
ject he is trying to discuss, and, second,
of attempting to be on both sides of
the fence in order to suit both protec-
tionists and free traders. He has sue
ceeded so well it would puzzle a Phila-
delphia lawyer to make out whether he
wants protection with Sam Randall, or
free trade pure and simple with Bill
Morrison; though it is pretty evident
lie wants both until he gets his renomi-
nation to the presidency. About civil
service reform he is still more muddled
and contradictory. But his differences
on this subject, when explained by his
acts, clearly show that, in his view,
what is offensive partisanship" and
"pernicious activity" in republican, is
very commendable aud patriotic zeal in
democrat, for which official pap is a
suitable reward. In irving to please
his high toned mugwump friends on
the one hand, who demand civil service
reform pure and simple, and his regu-
lar short haired democratic supporters
on the other, who believe that ''to the
victors belong the spoils," the President
has got himself into worse muss and
middle than on the tariff. He is try
ing the impossible feat of riding two
horses at the same time who are going
in different directions, and will surely
get the disastrous tumble that comes TO
all who try it, whether circus clown
or president of the United States.
We advise such of our readers as
have the time and patience, to wade
through the message for themselves;
but after they have done it, we think
they will inquire with the Elder Well
er, when discussing the subject of mar
riage, "whether, on the whole, it is
worth while to go through SO much TO
come at so little" But let them try it
by all means.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16


There Is curiDls story, says the
New York World in connection with
the marriage of Theodore Tilton's
daughter to young Pelton, whom the
dispatches reported to he in an insane
asylum in Europe. Her husbands
parents were wealthy Louisiana sugar.
planters, who spent large part of
every year in Europe for the purpose
of educating their children. At their
death, which occurred within short
period of each other, t.ia.r daughter and
two sons were abroad. and remained
there, the daughter studying music at
one time among the pupils of List,
and the two sons at school. The
younger son, Willie, was betrothed
to a young lady in New Orleans, and at
the completion of his university term
returned to America to marry her.
On the Cunardar in which he took pas.
sage was Tilton's younger daughter,
and they made such progress during
the voyage that on landing in New
York they Immediately went to
minister and got married, secured
return passage on the next outward
steamer, and left letter for the girl
he had Tilted, which did not reach her
until they were again at sea. His
family, as well as the friends of tho
girl he had thrown over, were infuri-
ated at the news, and his eldest brother.
John, came Immediately to America
to apologize and do all in his power to
atone for the dslunorai,le conduct OF
his brother Willie who was only
twenty-one years of age. The elder
brother begged for an interview with
the outraged girl on his arrival in New
u,'.ans, and after seeing her was still
more astonislied at his brothers per-
Idly, rs she was exceedingly pretty,
rich aud charming. Other interviews
were held. and in less than six months
he pleaded to till the place his brother
was to have held, and they were
married. IN the meanwhile, the other
WAS acting rather a reckless life in
Europe. pinnsing into extrayagacs
and exhaustlng his delicate constitu.
ton by gay life, until the weakness
manifested itself whica landed him at
last in the ward of lunaiic asylum.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16

Captain w. NJ. Davis of East Hard
wick committed suicide last Saturday
by taking paris green. In his younger
DAYS he was a sea captain. About %
years ago he retired from that service
and settled at East lIardwick and en-
gagged in mercantile business. lie was
also postmaster for many years. A.
bout year ago he hada paralytic
shock which partly disabled him and he
had considered himself a burden to his
family of late, although he had ample
means and no reason can be assigned
for the suicide. He was about 65 years
old, aud and was regarded as one of
the best citzens in town.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16
WHAT TRUE MERIT WILL DO.

The unprecedented sale of B0schee's
German Syrup within few years,
has astonished the world. 1t is with
out doubt the safest and best remedy
ever discovered for the speedy and
effectual cure of Coughs, Colds and the
severest Lung troubles. 1t acts on an
entirely different principle from the
usual prescriptions given by Physicians,
as it does not dry up Cough aud
leave the disease still in the system, but
Oh the contrary removes the Cause of
the trouble, heals the parts affected and
leaves them in purely healthy condi-
ton. A bottle kept in the house for
use when the diseases make their APP
pearance, will save doctors bills and a
long spell of serious illness. A trial
will convince you of these facts. 1t is
positively sold by all druggists and
general dealers in the land. Price, 70
cents, large bottles.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16
Mayor O'Bricn was reelected mayor
of Boston. TnesdaN.

A fearful steamboat disaster occurred
Tuesday on the Mississippi, near Bat
ton Rouge. The steamboat, J. NJ.
White, loaded with cotton took lire aud
was rapidly burned tn the waters edSd
Abau, 10 lives are supposed to have
been lost. Many of the scenes were
heart-reuding.
The indictments against Rev. W. W,
Downs of Boston were aoRe pressed
Saturday, the district attorney saying
he found it impossible TO secure the at
tendance of Witnesses necessary to
convict.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16
WEST JAMAICA.

School commenced week ago las
Monday under the Tutorship of Prof.
G. n. Wyman.
E. s. Wilder has moved down to his
mill lately bought of VIM. Wheeler in
company with f. G. Hosley.
Arthur Allen is to move into E. S.
Wildor's house in this place.
Clark Mundell has moved into W. L.
Gleasons mill house and is to work for
Gleason this winter.
N. johnson has opened q grocery
store in this place.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16

viii not vary, save in improvements
we hopc to make, from the SITTER of
1886. II will still stand for and rep
resent in sentiment and tone all that is
good, and true, aud beautiful, and OPP
pose the bad, the false, and the umIore-
able. In political matters it will be in
dependent and cternally opposed 10 all
rings, cliques, clans and factions; aud
will continue to handle without gloves
the political trader, trickStcr and cau-
cus-pac&er, If you like this Platform
give It's your aid. If You are already n
subscriber induce your ncighbor TO
become one. Give us all the aid YOU
can, If You do not believe in this
platform, or if you draw all yon in
SEPARATIONS from a master or boss, we
warn YOU to let us alone, for we will be
sure to make you as miserable rs we
can Terms: One dollar year, in
advance.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16
THE CHILDREN,
POUND IL rnE DESK or CHARLES plcECNS
AFrFR ms DEATH,

When the lessons and tasks are all ended,
And the school for the day is dismissed,
And the little ones gather around me,
To bid me "good night and be kissed;
Oh, the little white arms that encircle
Ny neck in tender embrace.
Oh, the smiles that are haloS Of heaven,
Shedding sunshine and love on my face.
And when they are gone sit dreaming
OF childhood, too lovely 10 last;
OF love that my heart will remember,
When it wakes to the pulse OF the past,
Ere the world and its wickcdueSs made me
4 partner Of sorrow and sin,
When the glory Of God was about me-
And the glory Of gladness within.
Oh, my heart grows weak as a woman's,
And fountains of feeling will flow.
When think of the path steep and stony
Where the feet of the dear ones must go
OF the mountains Of sin hanging DER them,
OF the tempests Of fate blowing vii |;
Oh, there's nothing ON earth half 50 holy
As the innocent heart of child.
They are idols of hearts and OF households,
They are angels of God in disguise,
His sunlight still sleeps in their tresses,
His glory still beams in their eyes;
Oh, those truants from earth and from heaven
They have made me more manly and mild,
And know how Jesus could liken
The kingdom of God to child.
Seek not life for the deT ones,
All radieut, as other; have done.
Blu, that life may have Just enough shadow
To temper the glare OF tie sun;
would pray God to guard them from evil,
But my prayer would bound back to myself
All! seraph may pray for sinner,
| But sinner must pray for himself
The twig is so easily Bonded,
! have banished the rule and the rod;
| have taught them the goodness OF knowledge
They have taught me the goodness Of God,
My heart is dungeon Of darkness
Where | shut them from breaking 4 rule;
! My frown is sufficient correction,
NJ love is the law OF the school.
shall leave the old house in the autumn,
70 traverse It's household 10 more.
All ! how / shall sigh for the dear ones
That meet me each morn at the door.
! shall miss the good night, and the kisses.
/ And the gush Of their innocent glee,
That group on the green and the flowers
That are brought every morning to me.
| | shall miss thrm at morn and at even,
Their song in the school and the street,
! | shall miss the low hum of their voices,
! And the tramp Of their delicate feet
| When the lessons and tasks are all ended.
And death says the school is disms sed,
May the little ones gather around me,
To bid me good night" and be Kissed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16

The presidents funeral sermon over
the mangled remains Of civil service re-
form is evidently the production of a
skeptic, who wishes the deceased well
mt is in great doubt as TO where the
deceased has gone, aud in what shape,
if any, he will Observation-Disclosures On.
H. Mirror.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16

The LARGEST Book PUBLISHED
The latest edition of Webster's Una
bridged, in the quantity of matter it
contains, is believed TO be the largest
volume published. Ii will surprise
many to know that by printers careful
reckoning ii contains eight times the
amount of matter that is in the Bible,
being sufficient to make 10 12mo. vol
umes such as usually sell for Pa each.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16
MARRIED..
DEATHS.

In So. Londonderry, Dec. 10, John
Clark aged y years, / months and Z
days.
In Jamaica Dec. -, Mrs. Phila
Muzzy aged 81 years.
In Townshend, Dec. 9th, Mrs. Mary
E., wife of Lucius n. Twitchell, aged
"a years.
In Peru, Dec. 10, Silas Eddy aged
81 years, s months.
In Jamaica Dec. 16, Jerry Howe,
aged 73.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16

Amy one sending 2 two cent stompe,
will receive by return mail to any part
of the L. S., 100 best Moody IL Sank.
ey Hymns, neatly bound, and ~ beau
tiful presentation cards in colors, all
different. For % cents, 80 oil finished
cards in colors, elegant for autographs,
presentation, holiday or Sunday School
gifts. Address, Home Helping Co.,
1927 Broadway, New York City.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16

Forty brave % men in railway car
out in Missouri the other day allowed
themselves TO be robbed by two men,
who took all they had including FIVE re-
volvers. One woman, who seemed to
have been made of different stuff, thosc
ana protested against 40 mem submit
ting to such indignity.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16

The st. Louis Globe-Dcmocrat, dur
ing the last days Of the recent session
of the Vermont Legislature, claimed
to have canvasscd that body as to the
preference of its individual members
for President in 1888, tie result being
largely in favor of Blaine. 1t now
transpires that the whole thing was a
fraud, and members, all over the state
are denying the pretended interviews
and statements of their preferences, as
published by the Globe-Democrat.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16

Representative Grout has introduced
a Him Congress making postmasters
elective officers by the people. And
representative Grout on this matter, as
well as many others, shows Il level
head He says he means TO stick to it
until it becomes a law.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16

If Mr.. Blaine would write volume
on 1.-The Vermonters ! Have Met" il
would become Il great holiday book
New York World.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16

Representative Dowdney of New
York who died suddenly on Friday at
his home is the twelfth member of the
present Congress who has died during
the term
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16
FLOUR

il would save you many family jars,
Your wife could redeem her peor cook
ing, and you could forever 90 10 your
meals happy.
We do not propose in these columns
to offer you one or two articles III cash,
or less, simply for a leader, but pro
pose TO keep uniformly low price on
everything. Our Store is pae~ed and
we are pleased to show you the goods.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16
Better than Gold j..

So easily is n cold taken that not infre-
quently one Is ut II loss 10 tell when or
how has originated, and i prone 70 eS-
R0 ss N WY Pe 70 HEALTH haps sin i may
go easily, II helped little; but every
cold that comes Is liable 10 stay. 1t may
happen Just at a &c time when, from
other causes, the 10 normal strength OF
resistance in the system has been lowered.
A little inattcntion or delay may give i
snc s'p Sseo%s BETTER hT S@y s lst
and tho work of dislodgment will be very
difficult. The simple Coryza, or cold in
che aso1 nsa and Ipy THAN ndsaSp cR as
ingly likely SO to do. That such Is the case
Is evidenced by the fact that seven persons
Sa ne Of aoS i ME GOLD asf sn!e .ni h AVE-
catarrh in u severe form. Or, if it does
not take that turn, the little cough that Is
ut first but an annoyance, Is almost certain
10 become dry, hard, racking and con-
stantly recurrcnt, worrying in waking
hours, banishing sleep. and momentarily
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16

weakening the patient. Tho laryE. >, Na :
cords, and tonsils, become inii,nr.d ~ 4.
inflammation extends into the ltna..sl
!" Bronc hiisn% AYERS 81, a.,5'
words that the doctor, called ia lalyi tl!,s
time, viii use. The troubIelutata vert.
' '"S s'T 70 !SS CHERRY hfga,''i
mately threatening Pulmonary CousWm'-
ton. OF, perhaps, the malady assumes
1 oi rSa SiShy PECTGRRL n las 5 5a,t
about us unwisc thing rs an dlualIN
sensible person can do, i 10 rr=,eet y
couch md PRESERVES r rgt ! o. 4
chance TO develop in any Of these way.
And when 1t comes 10 The Treatment 81
f iaaiitS. Al Al HEALTH. T,S s S @.
70 be feared from colds and cou,i,s may
be Gvcrtcd. in tho very outsri, ly TIE
administration of AYERS CHERRY rrc.
ToRAL, n medicine incfabN b. fem.
which alays the coughing. sooths, g. f,,.
frcshing rest, un;l brings Back hc.,.h.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16

more Hamilton remnants, just opened
at cents per yard. These pieces are
all large enough for dress patterns. In
addition to our remnants we have re-
ceiyed one case of Dress Patterns from
Merrimack Mills, each piece contain
ing - yards with skirt and oyerdress in
different figures. These are very hand
some, as well as stylish.
We believe we have the largest line
Of Flannel Shirts ever kept. i'll town.
Shawls all grades and prices. We
cannot help speaking once more about
our line of
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16
Robe or Horse Blanket

without seeing our immense stock and
low prices. We have sold nearly as
many now. as we sold last Winter, and
expect new lot in a few DAYS. Don't
fail 10 see them.
If You would buy a barrel of our
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-12-16
Nice Assert nent

and hope our sales will be Sufficiently
large TO enable us TO keep them in the
future.
Mos. of the people in this locality
have used Blueing, which we have sold
for over a year on its merits. It's the
best bluing i'll the market, and III the
future we shall give with each 10 cent
package Silver Plated Teaspoon.
You can't afford, unless you are rich,
% hN,- a
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-29
Wonderful Clock.

A clock-manufacturing firm in Calcut-
ia, India, have lately completed very
ingenious time piece in the shape of an
eight-day clock, which strikes the hours
on large, full-toned gong and chimes
the quarters on eight bells. In conncc-
ton with the clock there is perpetual
calender which gives the correct days of
all the various months, including the
twcnty-ninc days of February in the leap
year.
There is also military procession
worked by the clock, representing various
branches of the British army, consisting
Of artillery, cavalry and infantry, and the
staff in review orders. There is also q
sentry on duty who salutcs drummer
who beats the drum, and buglcr who
raises his buglc to his mouth every few
minutes. All of these figures are ar
ranged at the top of the dial.
There is also u musical instrument,
which plays while the procession IS
marching in review.
Near the bottom of the clock is placed
military band which is concealed by a
curtain, and which is raised every hour
when the music is playing and the pro-
cession moving, and falls again immcd-
lately after the clock has struck, and re-
mains drawn until the next hour.
The case, made of cbonizcd mahogany,
is about six feet high, three feet six
inches deep, highly ornamental with
brass trimmings. The circles on the dial
to show minutes hours, days of the
months, etc, are engraved and silvered.
The center and sides of the dial are rich
ly enamclcd. At the sides of the case
arc massive brass ornamental handles and
ornamental frct-work.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-29
Lucky Men Who Get Rich,

"Some men do have luck in this world,
for fact" said a secdy-looking individ-
ual who had taken fifteen-cent lunch
on State street, near Harrison, and who
now stood in front of the Palmer House
manipulating his tooth-pick, "but amt
one of them.
''In my time l have invested many a
good thousand dollars in mining stocks
and never made hit yet. A hit was
what needed to make about as bad as
anybody ever needed it, but I couldn't
make one.
"Now just look at Marshall Field. He
hasn't been suffering for dollar for a
good while. Yet few years ago, in
settling with country merchant, he was
induced to take $500 worth of stock in
the Chrysolite mine.
Gle didn't want to take the stock and
offered to make a big discount for cash,
but the country merchant was hard up
and so the dickcr was made.
"Field took the stock, put it away in
his safe, and in seven years has drawn
$50, 900 in dividends.
GIVE heard, too, though don't know
how true it is, that about all the money
he ever invested in mining property was
his profits from this first venture.
Gle has most invariably been lucky,
and has probably made more money out
than any other man in Chicago. A rich
man for luck every time. D. Chicago
TIe1uM
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-29

The carp culture in the highlands of
Central France is form of Industry
which merits good deal more attention
an imitation than it has hitherto OBJ
tanned. On that high plateau there are
ponds of all sizes, many of them large
enough to be dignificd by the more
grandiloquent name of lakes, but to the
:ountry people they are one and all
''etangs" and nothing more. These
are one of the chief sources of wealth of
the country, which is mostly but poor
soil for cultivation, as great portion of
it has only recently been reclaimed from
moorland and heather. These ponds are
stocked with carp, and once every three
years great fishing takes place. All the
ablc-boded men of the country side are
engaged for certain day in October to
meet at one of the ponds, that on the
highest level being taken first. The
sluices of the pond are opened three days
picNiouoiy, anu bho NdlSi aiioWcu w iuh
gradually off, leaving the bed of deep
mud which seems to be one of the neces-
saries of carp existence. When there is
only thin rill of water left rickling
down the center of the erstwhile pond,
the fishing begins. On all sides the carp
lie floundering, painting, gasping on the
sxpanse of mud. In some places the fish
are two or three deep on top of one an
other The number of carp in these
ponds is something quite extraordinary;
they do not seem to suffer individually
from their great numbers, for the fish are
remarkably fine and heavy. The men
wade through the mud, catching the
carp by the gils and ilinging them on the
bank. There they are weighed by men
who have come with carts from the near
est town to buy the fish, and after the
weighing the carp are packed among
straw in the carts as tightly as possible.
When the carts are full they return to
the town, and the carp are then placed
in tanks. SATURDAY, Reoiec.