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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27
Far Above Beauty,

In my life have known many women
well. Among them is a fair majority of
what the truly appreciative would call
happy, for which fact thank God, as it
has helped me to take, on the whole, a
hopeful view of life as well as of human
nature. Now, are these women, blessed
as many of them arc with devoted hus-
bands, cheerful homes, cultivated So
ciety, and leisure for the exercise of any
special talent they may possess, beauti-
full women With one or two exceptions,
no. Indeed, more than few of them
are positively plain, if feature only
is considered, while from the rest / can
single out but two or three whose faces
and figures conform to any of the recog-
nized standards of physical perfection.
But they are loved, they are honored,
they are deferred to. While not elicit
ing the admiration of every passer by,
they have acquired through the force,
sweetness or originality of their charac-
ter this appreciation OF these whose ap-
probation confers honor and happiness,
and, consequently, their days pass in an
atmosphere Of peace and good will which
Is as far above the delirious admiration
accorded to the simply beautiful as the
placid shining of the sunbeam is to the
phenomenal blaze of an evanescent fame.
Anna Katharine Green in Philadelphia
Times.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27
Steel Bead Ornaments.

As the swell girl goes down Broadway,
fur trimmed and soft as to visible sur
face, a chink chink of metal is sometimes
heard. That noise is made by the i'm
pact Of her bead embroidered stockings.
1t Is new freak to have our hosiery
heavily ornamented with steel beads on
the ankles and calves. Now don't 20 to
suggesting that we might wear circlets
OF something just above our hoofs like
those put on horses to keep them from
interfering" We want to interfere
with the heart of man. Many a time
have you read in novels how the frou-
frou of dainty skirt or the swish of
mysterious draperies have set chap to
fluttering sentimentally. Well do we
know that nice little assaults on the mas
culine ear draw the masculine eye. Well,
that is the principle of the clinking stock
ings. 1t Is as yet genteel device. OF
course, it will be quickly vulgarized, as
the metal heeled CATERS were, and there
are women in New York naughty enough
to put not only bells on their toes, but
castinets on their ankles and cymbais on
their knees, if thereby they could COM
mand attention.-Clara Belle.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27

The report that ex-Preident HAYES
will be given foreign mission is be-
ileved by his Ohio friends to be true
The relations between Mr.. Hayes and
Zen. Harrison have been for wears
OF the most cordial nature, and the
fact is still remembered that Mr..
Hayes at one time seriously consider
ed the ACCESSIBILITY of calling Gen.
Harrison into his Cabinet. Mr..
Hayes has long been DESTROYS of going
abroad, and the mission to Paris or
Berlin, or even Vienna, would be
agreeable to him.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27
After Names Lumber.

Geo. L. Spear has become equal
owner with Dean C. French of Bar
ton Landing and George Caswell of
Derby Line, large lumber dealers,
manufacturers and mill owners, in
5000 acres of land in Maine, heavily
numbered with spruce and pine, 81
miles east Of Megantic,. P. O., and
AZ miles west of Moosehead lake,
Me-, on the Canadian Pacific rail-
way. On this tract of land they have
erected fine steam mill that will be
ready to run in a week, fitted up with
q l25 horse power engine, anda Lane
Manufacturing company saw mill
with capacity for cutting and Dress
ing $4,000 feet of boards per day.
The entire plant has cost about $780,
600, the mill and machinery alone
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27
At the Wrong Door.

In Paris, several families often live
under one roof, and each occupies its
own ''flat" or apartments. The duke and
the laborer, saint and vagabond, the good
and the bad may live in the same house,
and yet neither of them know lis neigh
Dor. The author of "Parisian Lights"
says that two friends lived year in the
same house without being aware of the
fact, until they accidentally met in the
street, and inquired each others address
This author also relates the story of an
amusing mistake:
A gentleman called upon lady with
whom he was well acquainted Onreach-
ing the house, he assembled the stairs,
but, not having counted the flights, en-
tered the apartment in the story above
that Of the lady.
He found the table set for lunch,
showing that company was expected.
With liberty which his relations with
the family warranted, he helped himself
to bonbons and fruit. Hearing lady's
voice calling from her chamber, and
apologizing for not coming out immedi-
ately, he replied, do not disturb your
self, madam; will wait"
The lady at once entered the room, and
entleman found himself in the pres
-~ + a. STRANGER, who seen as
amazed as he was.
Madame" said he, lis not this the
apartment of M. -"
"No; that is on the floor below"
'Then, madame, l have to throw N.Y.
self at your feet for this intrusion.
Thinking myself in the apartment of
Nine. -, have been eating freely of
your refreshments, and can now only
offer the humblest Of apologies. 1 am
NJ. de -"
His name was well known in Partisan
society, but the lady was but half con-
WINGED, and as she followed him to the
door, kept one eye on her plate, and the
other on him. He afterward met her in
the apartment below, and they had a
hearty laugh over their mutual surprise.
Youths Companion.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27
The Holidays.

There is nothing more conducive to the
enjoyment of the holiday season than
good health, to secure and permanently
remain free from Paralysis, Heart Dis
cas-, Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Kidney and
Bladder Troubles, Use ANTI-ApoPLEc-
TINE, price sl.OO, at your druggists.
Henry Abbott of Augusta, Me-, says =
Anti-Apoplectine has done me the most
good of anything have ever taken for
paralysis of the legs.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27
Playing Cards,

The first pack of playing cards of
which any copy is preserved was in use
in Venice in 1925, and contained seventy
eight cards in all, TWENTY-FIVE Of which
were picture cards Of very quaint char
acter. One picture card represented the
devil, another death, third the moon,
fourth the sun, while the fifth Denoted
the judgment day. The Venetians called
1t the game Of tarots, and it was no
doubt the original parent Of the modern
card pack, with its kings, queens,
knaves, etc. The French developed the
game greatly, and it became the STAN
dard pastime Of all the royal courts of
the Sixteenth century. Cards became so
prominent feature of social life in
France that when the revolution came
new card packs were devised in which
kings and queens were done away with,
philosophers and popular heroes and
heroines taking their places. Boston
Globe.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27

Advices from Hayti report that the
dispute over the seizure of the Amer
lean steamer Haytian Republic has
been settled, the steamer having been
delivered to the American men-of-
war; the latter honoring the Haytian
flag with salute of2l guns. Among
the people the action of the United
states government is considered an
abuse of power against helpless ma
ton and this opinion is said to be
shared by some foreign diplomatic
representatives. Gen. Legitime has
been unanimously elected president of
the republic, and is taking energetic
steps to repress the revolution.
Secretary Whitney says that the
United States vessels will cruise a..
bout in the neighborhood of Hayti
Tor a short time, to protect the inter-
ests of American citizens and waite,
the progress of events.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27

The trial of John keenan, and
James Gunshannon, of Bennington,
which has excited such wide spread
interest, was terminated here Satur-
day, when the jury found each de-
PENDANT guilty of murder in the Sec
ond degree, the penalty for which is
Imprisonment for life. Counsel for
the convicted murderers will take this
case to the Supreme Court on excep-
tons and sentence will, therefore,
be deferred until exceptions are made.
The Supreme Court sits here in Feb
ruary. State Attorney Barber and
Hon. James X. Batchelder of Ar
lington were for the prosecution, and
Joseph G.. Martin of Manchester,
Hon. j. Low Martin of Brattleboro,
Hon. Joel G. Baker of Rutland and
William Is. Sheldon were counsel for
the defence.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27

line elegant passenger steamer
Kate Adams, running as semi
weekly packet between Memphis and
Arkansas City, was burned Sunday
morning near Commerce, Miss, 40
miles south of Memphis, Tenn, and
about rs lives were lost She was
en- route to Memphis, and had about
2oo people aboard, including a deck
and cabin crew of 80, rs cabin and
6O deck passengers, beside rs color
ed cabin passengers. The fire caught
IN some cotton near the forward end
of the boilers.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27

costing $4,000, and being insured
for 100000. The lumber is to be
made into boards that cannot be
marketed until they are thoroughly
seasoned, and that will make neces-
sary an additional large outlay before
anything can be realized. There
were eight inches of snow in the
woods there last week, and they had
so men and 26 horses at work getting
timber to the mill. The expectation
is to cut this winter logs enough for
sc, 000, 900 feet of boards.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27
MERIT WINS.

We desire to say to our citizens, that
for years we have been selling DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, DIR.
Kings New Life Pills, Bucklen's Ami
ca salve and Electric Bitters, and have
uever handled remedies that sell as well
or that have given such universal salts
faction. We do not hesitate to guarantee
them every time, and we stand ready to
refund the purchase price, if satisfactory
results do not follow their use. These
remedies have won their great popularity
purely on their merits. G. G. Smith. So.
Londonderry, +. Z Smith. Jamaica, VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27

Hapgood that has trouble with a majority
of people that he employs. This is the
same Hapgood that is
"A mon ster of such mighty mien,
To be hated needs only to be seem"
This is the same Hapgood who ever
since the day before the September cleo
ton has played the role of liar, traitor
and scoundrel to one of his neighbors.
Peru, Dec. Is, 1888,
GEO. X. DAVIS.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27
BuckIen's Arnica SaIve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, fever
Sores, letter, Cnapped Hands. chi. plains.
Corns, and al Skin e:uptions, and post
lively cures Piles or no pay requi red. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect salts faction
or money refunded, Price % cents box
For Sale by 6. G. Smith, So. London
derry and f. E. Smith, Jamaica, VT.
indispensable in every well regu
lated family-their local paper and
good city paper. See our Club offer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27

The fire-fiend has held high carni-
val for the past week. Besides the
one elsewhere noted steamer was
burned at Plaquemine, La. on Mon
day and over 80 lives lost; on Tues
day Cincinnati had $500, 900 blaze
and the CITY of Marhlahead. Macs
had 20 acres of buildings burned.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27
Never to Go Again.

A fact in relation to the death Of
Washington, not generally known, may
be stated. The day after his death the
clock in the Masonic lodge in Alexan-
dria, of which he was member, was set
at the hour and minute of his demise.
Then the clock was stopped, and it has
never been permitted to run, nor have
the hands been moved since Washing
ton Star
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27
Letters from our Subscribers.

|
We receive great many good
words from our subscribers, and we
believe our readers will pardon us if
we, occasionally, give them space.
Here follows several recently receiv-
ed:
"There are many things about the
SITTER that like very much. l like
to see man stand on his own dignity
and not like the shipwrecked Irish
man who prayed good Lord good
Devil" not knowing whose hands he
might fall into. These rings aid
clques and trusts are curse to CON-
munity and when l find man that
has stamina to bear persecution for
conscience sake he is the man for me"
Another one says;
IL like the SITTER very much and
you are very kind to furnish other pa
pers at such low rates. Accept
thanks"
One who had been campaign sub
scriber and whose time had expired,
after waiting several weeks sends his
subscription and saws:
81 find, after brief trial, that /
must have the SITTER. l like its
keen edges"
Another one from way out in Wis
consin sends his dollar and says:
"Send along more grape vines as
grapes do well in this country"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27

The New York Press says, sit
is to be hoped that no unkind person
will place portrait Of Mr., Blaine in
the stocking of any mugwumps. 1t
would probably scare the poor thing
to DEATH"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27
Albany, Dec. % -

VIM. Barnes, Jr., has closed ne
gotiations by which he becomes sole
owner of the morning Express for
$3.50 Mr.. Barnes is a grandson
of the late Thurlow Weed and son of
ex-Superintendent of Insurance Will
lam Barnes. He to become its editor.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27
For Sale or to Let!

The Farm known as the Stevens Farm
in Londonderry, IL miles from Lon
donderry Village. comprising nearly 300
acres. Keeps 30 head of cattle and team,
good Sugar Orchard with house and
utensils for 500 trees Large Orchards,
best of fruit, all in the highest state of
cultivation. Water works new and in
good condition. Fine place for gentle
man's summer residence, situated on tho
shores of Lowell Lake. popular sum.
mer resort. 1t is unsurpassed for naturl!
and beautiful scenery.
Stock and tools with the place or sep
era e.
For further particulars enquire of S.
NJ. Holden So. Londonderry. f. E. Stew.
ems on the place or
GEO. ii. PAYNE, NJ. d.
Boston, Mass,
500 fremont st.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27
MARRIED..

In Walpole, N, II. Dec. p, by
Rawson l., Ball, justice of the peace,
Fred Il. Hall of So. Londonderry
and Lora G. Youngs of Worcester,
Mass.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27
LEGAL NOTICES.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OF HIRAM STEWART,

ESTATE OF HIRAM STEWART,
We, the Subscribers, being duly APP
pointed by the Hon. Probate Court for
the district of Westminster, Commission
ers to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of Hiram Stewart, late of Lon
donderry in said district, deceased, and
e lso all claims and demands exhibited il
offset thereto; and six months from the
Sth day of November last being allowed
by said court for that purpose, We do
therefore hereby give notice that We will
attend to the business of our said appoint
ment at the Office of A. f. Cudworth, in
Londonderry in said district on the
fourth Monday in December and the third
Monday in February next, from 10 o'clock
A. NJ. until o'clock, P. NJ, on each of
said days.
J. W. Melendy, comm;ss;ners
II. A. Dudley. o"''' .
III. j. Stewart, Admir-.
Londonderry, Vt, Nov. 81, 1888.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27
If You Are Sick

With Headache, Neuralgia, Ri umatism Dyspep.
sia, Biliousness, Blood Humors Kidney Disease
Constipation. Female Troubles, Fever and Ague,
sleeplessness, Partial Paralysis, or Nervous Pros
tration, use Paine's Celery Compound and DO
cured. In each Of these the cause Is mental or
physical overwork anxiety. exposure or malaria,
the effect Of which is to weaken the nervous sys.
tenn, resulting in one of these diseases Remove
the CAUSE with that great Nerve Tonic, and the
HEstiI = will diss nnaar
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27

Note the change in the price of the
Mirror and Farmer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27
DEATHS.

In Cavendish, Dec, %, ii. s.
Pierce, aged 81 years, 4 months, l6
days.
In Jamaica, Dec. 2l, Mrs. Sarah
Woodward, aged n.
In Brattleboro, Dec. Is, Mary
Viola, wife of Royal Clayton, aged
%.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27

THIS pApEp may be found on file at Geo.
AAA0 ~ cAs p. RowelI Co.'S Newspsper
Advertising Bureau no Spruce 81 whore ADVERTISING
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-12-27
HEADO UARTERS
FOR PICTURE FRAMES!

when you go to Byarleboro call on A.
WILDER, rear of Refoymer Office, who has tho
argest stock of Mouldings in town. Price
Low! Work neatly done,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-08-17
Notice to Creditors.

In Probate Court of Boise county.
Idaho Territory:
In the matter of the estste of Louis
Wagniers, deceased
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, executor OF the last win and iesta-
ment of Louis Wagniers, deceased, 10 the
creditors of, and all persons having claims
against the said deceased to exhibit them.
with the necessary vouchers, within four
months after the inst publication of this
notice 10 the said executor, al his Office in
Pioneerville, Boise county, Idaho Terrific
~, or the payment of the same will be
forever barred BEN WILSON,
Executor Of the last will snd testament OF
Louis WagnierS, deceased.
Dated st Pioaeerville, July p, 1855.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-08-17
HANGED.

Landgraf, and Maxwell, the muir
derer of Preller, were hanged in St
Louis on the 10th.
At S:45 the Sheriff entered the
cell where Maxwell and Landgrat
had been placed together and read
tho death warrant. Maxwell paled
perceptbly and showed increasing
weakness, and as his arms were being
pinioned, bit his lips and gulped sew
eral times. Landgraf remained stolid.
A procession to the soaffold was
formed, with the Sheriff and deputies
in front, followed by the condemned
men with a priest between them
then the police, and then the report
ers aud witnesses. As it moved
slowly Maxwell was a piteous sight,
with an ashen pallor on his face,
drawn eyes and swollen lips witch
ing. Landgraf moved like a log,
with half smile and half a sheer on
his face.
The priest read prayers and the
men signifed that they mad nothing
to say. The black caps were drawn
down, as an awful look of despair
passed over Maxwell's face, and his
knees trembled. The nooses were
adjusted, and at 1856 the drop fell
Landgraf never moved muscle there
after. Not so with Maxwell. When
he fell his breast heaved convulsively
and his limbs were drawn upward
while the spectators were shocked by
stream of blood pouring down the
right breast OF his coat, which was
afterwards found to have been caused
by cut on the nose inflicted by the
rope. I.audgraf was pronounced
dead in eleven and a half minutes
Maxwell's struggled continued fol
fourteen minutes.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-08-17

A TALKING CLocE.-Edison has
invented a new dinner clock which
talks. Instead of striking the hour
it speaks it, AT dinner time a voice
issues from the clock and says "Din.
ner time, also zone O'clock "twc
O'clock" etc, as the case may be
Another device which he is perfect.
ing in connection with the clock i:
that of a female face, which he pro,
poses to set in the face of the clock
The lips of this figure will move a
the hour, the head will bow and the
fictitious lady will say: "Gook even,
ing, ladies and gentlemen, i, is bed.
time
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-08-17

The committee 20 investigate the
importation Of contract laborers, pau
pers and other classes of immigrants
in violation of law, for which provision
was made in House resolution, has
been appointed and will shortly be.
gin its work. The first subject to be
Investigated is the Italian immigra-
ton into New York city. Later on
the committee will visit the Pacific
coast to investigate the subject OF
Chinese immigration. The attention
of Congress has been called by Sec.
rotary Fairchild to the fact no ade-
quate means has ever been provided
for enforcing the law against import
ing laborers under contract There
is no authority for sending home per.
sons brought here in violation of the
law, and no funds are provided fol
the purpose. The Secretary asks fol-
an appropriation of $4,000 for thu
purpose of enforcing the law, anC
suggests the passage OF an amend
ment authorizing the return OF labor
ers under contract at the expense o
the vessel bringing them. Thes'
suggestions of the Secretary vii
doubtless receive the attention OF tn,
committee which has the subject o
the violations Of the contract labo
law under consideration.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-08-17
Notice to Creditors.
+. A. NOURSE,
Proprietor.

In the Probate Court of Boise es1l9
Idaho Territory; ;,
In the matter of the estate OF "
Baumgsrtner, deceased: !.
Notice is hereby given by the u ~,
signed, administrator of the estate o. =
Baumgartner, deceased, to the credil
OF, and all persons having claims asa'
the said deceased, to exhibit them, y.
the necessary vouchers, within Y.
months after the first publication Of I
notice, to the said administrator,
office in idaho City, in SAID county
Territory, or the payment OF the SAM"
be forever barred.
JOHN GARRECHT,
Administrator of the estate of Con "-
gartner, deceased.
Dated Idaho City, July 81, 1888
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-08-17
Boise City
MARBLE WORKS
Manufacturers and Dealers H.
Italian Marble and Grant

Monuments, Tomhstones, Tablets, VI
ues, Iron Fences, and all kinds Of Cal
terry work. We have secured the erFr
of first-class workman from the Ell
We are better than ever prepared l
do firstclass work, at such eIta|
ly low prices as to defy compessa|
We have also received a fine selectiOa |
original designs, both in granite aud NJ
BILE, so that parties can make IS good y
lection from these designs as can beda4
anywhere in the United States.
Please call and examine, or write fora
designs and prices, before placingyOu
ders elsewhere. We will make ituyE
interest to do so.
Our designs in Iron Fences are th'h
and cheapest IN the world. We cans
nish good Wrought Iron Fence u's
as cheap as wood fence.
JAMES DYMOKE,
Mansg<
f. A. NOURSE,
Proprietor.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1888-08-17
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Probate Court OF Boise conn
Idaho Territory.
In the matter of the estate Of Ma
Mccullough, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the uns
signed, administrator OF the estate Of M
ael Mccullough, deceased, to the nd
ors of, and all persons having csa
against the said deceased, to exhibit q
with the necessary vouchers within /,
months after the first publication I'D
notice, to the said Administrator at hi
fee in Idaho City, Boise county, Id
Territory, or the same win be ifs
barred
JOHN GARRECHT,
Administrator of the estate of Mich
Mccullough, deceased.
Dated Idaho City, July 81, 1888.