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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12
Never Heard From His Letter.

In one of Boston's suburban towns,
on the Old Colony r. R., where re-
side several gentlemen who are fire.
quently in the city and ride in and out
together, is one whose name is Paul,
and the name of another may be
Smith. The last-named is ga jolly
dog" with a weakness-a propensity
to overload with intoXicants, and
sometimes he becomes so overcome
that he does not know his nearest
neighbors. On one of these occasions
when the two were returning from the
city, in the kindness of his heart Mr..
Paul undertook to escort the bewilder-
ed man to his home.
"What's yer name, friend" Smith
asked.
"My name is Paul. Don't you
know me?"
"Paul ?-not old Paul"
eyes; people sometimes so call
me-"
"Well, that's curiss," said he OF
the thick tongue and weak knees, Gan
l want to ask We question.
every well-go ahead"
81 want to ask-if you are Paul
if We ever got an answer to yer letter
to the Corinthians"
Mr.. Paul was obliged to answer In
the negative, and soon after safely
landed Smith at home.-Lowell Mail.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12
A Bicyclist in China.

AS we proceed down the street my ap-
pearance seems to stir the population up
to a pitch of wild excitement. Merchants
dart in and out of their shops, people in
rags, people in tags and people in gorgeous
apparel, buzz all about me and fit hither
and thither like nest of stirred up
wasps. If curiosity has seemed to be
rampant in other cities it passes all the
limits of Occidental imagination in
Ki-ngan-foo. Upon seeing me, every
body gives utterance to peculiar spon-
taneous squeak of surprise, reminding me
very much of the monkeys notes of alarm
in the tree tops along the Grand Trunk
road, India.
By the time we are half way along the
street the whole city seems in wild tumult
Men rush ahead, peer into my face, de-
liver themselves of the above mentioned
peculiar squeak and run hastily down
some covergent alley way. Stall keepers
hastily gather up their wares and shop
keepers frantically snatch their goods in
side as they hear the tumult and see the
mob coming down the street. The ex-
element grows apace, and the same wan
ton cries Of "Fankwae! Fankwae!'' that
followed me through Kan tchou-foo are
here repeated with wild whoops and ex-
ultant cries. One would sometimes think
that all the devils of Dante's inferno had
gotten into the crowd and set them wild
with the spirit of mischief Thomas
Stevens in Outing
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12
The Decline of the Sailor.

Rather severe criticisms on our navy
are appearing in the English journals.
The critics admit we have as good naval
officers as any, but say that what ships
we have are manned by Englishmen,
Irishmen, Germans, Scandinavians and
negroes. This is true in time of peace;
for first rate American sailor men can
make more than $21. so month ashore.
But once the signal Of war comes. and the
promise of prize money and adventure,
and there would be little room for much
OF the poor material now manning the
yards. The great fleet that Farragut led
past the Mississippi fcrts was manned
with Gloucester fishermen who, un-
like the average blue jacket, combine a
keen intelligence with strength and dar-
ing.
The day of the Square rigger" is gone
by, for the modern war ship has no sails,
and a quick hand at the gun sight and
block, tackle and gearing is more in de-
mand than one that can hand, reef, and
steer. Indeed, it is curious study to
watch how, in the war ship of today, the
sailor is declining and the engineer and
machinist advancing. Perhaps in the
future the crew Of a war ship will be com
posed of three classes only-scientists, en-
gineers and coal beavers or oil feeders
Scientific Amarican.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12
Brattleboro, Apr. 8, 's8.

The Woodstock Standard has this
to say of Hon. B. d. Harris and his
recent letter declining to be a candi-
date:
'sThose who have known him for
many years are aware that he has ear
nest convictions regarding public
questions and the force to maintain
them, though he has long kept out of
the line of public comment by news
paper or otherwise. He has been no
seeker after Office or public applause
and if he has entertained an ambition
to serve as governor it has been an
honorable aspiration that has not led
him to seek the office. We like the
ring of his letter and mistake the tenn
per of our people if it does not strike
responsive chord in their hearts,"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12
why shoulane they Re satisfied.

Considerable satisfaction was ex-
pressed yesterday by the South Stat
fordshire iron and steel makers at the
new American tariff bill. The de-
tails of the proposed reduced iron and
steel duties had been looked for with
much expectation, and the informa-
ton which has been recently circula-
ted is nearly all the makers can de-
sire. The suggested reduction of the
steel rail duty to Sl4, and of steel
slabs and billets to $ll instead of SIT,
and of pig iron to Sc, are especially
satisfactory. Pail Mall Gazette.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12
For Salei

The Farm known as the Stevens Farm
in Londonderry, l-2 miles from Lon
donderry Village. comprising nearly 800
acres. Keeps so 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 the
shores of Lowell Lake, popular sum.
mer resort. 1t is unsurpassed for natural
and beautiful scenery.
Stock and tools with the place or sep
crate.
For further particulars enquire Of S.
NJ. Holden So. Londonderry, F. Z. Stew
ems on the place or
GEO. ii. PAYNE. NJ. d.
Boston, Mass,
500 fremont ST
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

A dead lock exists in the lower
house of Congress over the bill pass
ed by the Senate to refund to the
states the direct tax of 1861. A
large majority of the house are in ia
vor of the bill, but small minority
composed of free traders who do moi
wish to lower the surplus, only by a
decrease of duties, are filibustering
to defeat it, and the time of the peo-
pie is frittered away in roll calls and
motions to adjourn. So after all ii
seems it isn't the surplus these fell
lows are afraid of or they would be
willing to reduce it by paying honest
debts.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12
Minister Phelps Success.

Many reports have been SET afoat
about Mr.. Phelps's journey. Accord
ing to one, he has resigned, and goes
home because his policy respecting
the fisheries was not adopted by the
administration. The best answer to
this is the fact that when he engaged
passage home he engaged cabin to
return by the same line on the ship
leaving New York on June ID. 1
will venture to say on my own author
ity that Mr.. Phelps errand to
America is neither one of protest
against the treaty nor with any public
view whatever. This is his first visit
since he took up the appointment as
minister. He finds after three years
of absence, that there are private af-
fairs at home requiring his attention.
Those affairs, and nothing else, are
the cause of his journey. Mr.. Phelps
has earned, if any minister ever did,
the right to look after his own bust
ness by long continued and success
full conduct of the business of his
country in England. He has made
himself in the highest official circles a
reputation as diplomatist second to
none other. The English bench and
bar have recognized in him jurist
worthy to rank with their most learn
ed. He has delighted the public as
an orator, maintaining and enlarging
in England the fame of Americans
as public speakers Smalley, in New
York Tribune.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

Within the last twenty years now
we have progressed marvelously I'M
der our tariff. 1t was forced upon us
by the war. 1t was one of the most
benefcent things that the war achiev-
ed for us,-that Morrill, tariff. From
1860 to 1870 we increased our manu-
features over two billions of dollars !;
and from 1870 to 1858 over billion
dollars and no other country in the
whole world increased in the same
time over $500, 100000. In 1880 we
outstripped Great Britain by $780,
000,0 year, and to-day are richer
than she is, are greater manufacture
ing nation. Why should we give up
this vantage ground? Why should
we trifie with Ex-senator Frye.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

Last year Rhode Island elected a
democratic governor. Last week the
annual state election took place, and
the result of last year was reversed,
the republicans electing their govern
Or by about 5000 majority and two
thirds of the Legislature. This seems
to us to be significant, showing con-
clusively that free wool is not desira-
BILE in that state Notwithstanding it is
largely engaged in wooden manufac-
lures, having capital invested in 49,
so of over s13, 900, 900 and giving en-
ployment to $4,000 persons, paying
them So, 707,257.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

We are in receipt Of handsome
little publication issued by postmas-
ter Childs of Brattleboro, containing
a concise compilation of domestic and
foreign postage and other matters Of
interest connected with the Brattle-
boro post-office. Mr.. Childs is one
Of the most efficient postmasters
Brattleboro ever had and is entirely
outside of unfavorable criticism that
justly, we think, attaches to the pos
tai service in many cases under this
administration.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12
An Extraordinary Offer!

Until further notice we will supply,
to NEW subscribers to the SITTER
The Boston Weekly Journal,
The New York Weekly Tribune,
The N. Y. Mail and Express or
The Troy Weekly Times
and the SITTER for $1.25, or any two
of them for $1.65. Unjust be under
stood that the Boston Journal also
requires the subscriber to be a new
one, or otherwise pay 20 cents.
Understand, we mean what we say
you can have the SITTER and either one
of the above city papers, both one
full year, by sending us
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12
Only $l.3j.

Or the SITTER and any two of these
Journals for one year for $l.65.
Remember this means strictly in adj
vance.
Remember this only applies to Yer
mont. Owing to our arrangements with
the publishers of these Journals we are
obliged to add 25 cents to the above fig
ures to persons without the state.
A-Remember to tell your neighbor
of this splendid offer.
MeRemember this offer will remain o.
pen but for brief period. Now is the
time to subscribe.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

The Vermont delegation to the
Chicago Convention is now complete
and is composed of the following
names: State at large. Ex-Gov.
Proctor of Proctor Gen. j. G. Nc
Cullough of Bennington; Col. J. j.
Estey of Brattleboro; Frank Plum
ley of Mortified. 1st Congressional
District, B. j. Derby Of Burlington
c. W. Read of ADDISON. I'd Con-
gressional District, S. d. Hobson of
Brighton; Henry G. Idle Of St.
Johnsbury. s.......-..
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12
AGENTS WANTED.
NEW YORK LIFE.

NEW YORK LIFE.
ASSETS EIGHTY MILLION DOLLARS, CASH.
THE NEW YORK LIFE is,ues larger a.
mount of endow rent and anuuit Insurance than
any Other company in the world Fudowmen;s
maturing this year, now being paid, realize to
holders per cent as an investment, net, free of
taxation. Thus pro ection for family aud estate
for past ten to twenty years has been had by
these policy holders without any cost. Apply
for particulars.
THE ACCIDENT INSURANCE ofthe FIDEL.
JTY AND CASUALTY co of New York in.
cludes all modern features and Its premium
rates are LOWER THAN THOSE OF OTHER
COMPANIES. Policies are issued for longer or
shor,er terms, and are secured by CASH AS.
SITS of over 100000.
A financial report OF the standing of the Com
pany July ], 1ss1. showed a SURPLUS TO
POLICY HOLDERS, 2a50os.a,.
For rates and fur her in formation apply to
A. p. CHILDS, General Agent,
New York Life ms. Co. and Fidelity and Cas-.
ualty Co, Sprin. teld Mass.
CUDWOETH & CHILDS,
Agents at Brattleboro Vermont.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12
FOR SALE.

A large two story dwelling house
situated on main street in the
village of So. Londonderry.
This house is adapted for two tene-
ments or for boarding house, and is in
excellent condition.
For further particulars inquire of
F F. CHURCHILL. So Londonderry
or Mrs. NJ. j. LAWRY.
Fairfield, Me.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12
REALITY AND DREAMS.

Imay work all day at my easel,
With patience and skill, as you SEQ,
But my picture is always imperfect
1t is not what I wished it to be-
close my eyes on my pillow,
Such visions! how lovely they SCENT
What fame would be mine IL but able
To paint the pictures dreaml
The muse may ardently worship,
And WOO wherever go,
But my notes are weak and discortlant,
My thoughts are rough, as you know.
sleep, and my verses are perfect,
Delightful and proper their theme;
What joy would know IL but able
To pen the poems dream!
Arthur c. Grissom In The Journalist
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

E. P. Wheeler, the president of
the New York Free Trade Club, has
just received coat of nickel plate
put together with Providence screws.
He ought to 60 to England at once,
where he will be ADM tied duty free.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12
For Sale.

The Subscriber wishes to sell his prem.
Uses at So. Londonderry. Containing a
good house and barn with running water
and u acres of good land. For further
information call on or address,
RODNEY CLOUGH,
So. Londonderry, Dec. %, 81.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

Gen. Nathaniel Banks, United
States Marshal, of Massachusetts
has been removed by the president
and Lowering, mugwump lin a
horn) favorite takes his place. Cleve-
land knows who he is dealing with
knows that free trade will hold him
the mugwump support.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

We have a communication from a
democratic friend calling us to &C
count for what he has pleased to call
our cratic tariff notions. It shall ap-
pear next week.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

Read "Peeping Toms" letter for
an insight into the workings of certain
self-seekers.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

Thoroughly cleanse the blood. which ID
t Pspnrs.s n' Gnrnnr 1 MrpqcA pIscoyxR1
and good digestion, q fair skin, buoyant
spirits, and bodily health and vigor will
be established.
GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY cures ill
A medicine possessing the power to CT
obstinate or difficult of cure than Salt-rhe
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12
WWNANMSy0W

II you have all, or any considerable num-
Der Of these symptoma, you are suffering
from that most common Of American NAL
associated with Dyspepsia. or Indigestion.
The more complicated your disease has BE-
come, the greater the number and diversity
of symptoms. No matter what stage Fl
has reached. DIR. PIERCEs GOLDxH MED
ICAL DIsCOvERY win subdue 1t, II taken
according to directions for . reasonable
length Of time. II not cured, complications
multiply and Consumption Of the Lungs
Skin Diseases, Heart Disease, Rheumatism,
are quite liable to Get in and, sooner or
later. induce q fatal termination.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

Ex-senator Roscoe Conklln of
New York is dangerously i'll.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12
HEADO UARTERS
FOR PICTURE FRAMES!

when you go to Brattleboro call on A. =
WILDER, rear OF Reformer office, who has the
argest stock of Mouldings In town. Price
Lowl Work neatly done,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12
BIRTHS.
ANNOUNCEMENT!


I would respectfully an
nounce to the people who
come to So. Londonderry to
trade, that I have purchased
the store room lately occupied
by S. M. Holden and the
goods therein. The room 1
shall at once reflt and enlarge,
and shall then make large ad-
ditions to my stock of
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

THIS PAPER FIX I = sSqn Dr. q s,s :. Co
Advertising Bureau 40 Spruce St where advertising
contracts may DO made for It IN NEW YORK;
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12
Sitter John, Editor.

Eternally opposed 20 all rings, ciiques,
clans and factions-The Peoples Organ.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

DIR. PIRRCE's GOLDEN MEDfCAI. DYgcoy.
KRY acts powerfully upon the LIVER, and
through that great blood-purifyine organ,
cleanseo the system of all blood-ta1nts and
It = equally efacacious In acting upon the
Kidneys, and other excretory Organs,
cleansing. strengthening, and healing their
disease AZ an apPeti1ins. restorative
tonic, It promotes digestion and nutri-
strength. In malarial dlstricts, this won
derful medicine has gained great celeb
rity IN curing Fever and Ague, Chille
and Fever, Dumb Ague, and kindred
diseases.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12
A RARE CHANCE
A Good Mercantile Bust
ness for Sale.

The undersigned wish to close out
their Mercantile business in the village of
Weston, Vt. To any one wishing to en-
gage in such business we offer them a
splendid opportunity, located in flourish
ing village surrounded by prosperous
farming community. Good reasons for
selling, Correspondence solicited.
SPRAGUE & RICHARDSON,
Weston, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12
| SALT-RhEuM
| AND
RHEUMATISM.

relative Of mine had been great sufferer from for
The disease distressing her
causing the skin open fingers
the joints and hnges She obliged protect
adhesive aves Ontments and
bandage during have
dressed The
health badly Affected paving the for other diseases to
addition to the She had used faithfully and With
commendabe all the remedies prescribed
BY her physicians but without obtaining relief She sferwards
ing continued this for several but
rived benefit Finally about ten years CHANGED to read
Dr. setting forth the merits Of
sGoden Medical medicine The
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

8rEGe GENT MONEY. or SRR IL
EIGHT PER CENT INTEREST for five years ne.
ured by first Mortgages on Dakota farms worth
three to ten times the amount of loan. TwELvE
per cent interest occurred by First Mortgages on
personal property worth from three TO twelve
times the amount of loan. Interest paid prompt
ly at the home of lender In Vermont. Vermont
references given, Correspondence solicited
Sl7s7 Address, r. y. PARKER,
Attorney at Law, Glendale, Dakota
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

Do you feel dull. languid, low-spirited,
lfeless, and indiscribably miserable. both
physically and mentally; experience .
az q q Or e%ptness 81 .omaes
IN the morning, tongue coated. bitter or
bad taste in mouth, irregular appetite, dir
illness, frequent headaches, blurred eye
sight, floating specks" before the eyes,
bility Of temper, hot Pushes, alternating
with chilly sensations, sharp, biting, tran
sient pains here and there, cold feet, drow-
sinesG after meals wakefulnesS, or dis
Sn6 9eepe N ~ @
pNndinR calamityf
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

humors, from Q common Blotch, or Erup-
ton, to the worst Scrofula. Salt-rheum,
"Fever-sores," Scaly or Rough Skin, IN
conquered by this powerful, purifying, and
invigorating medicine. Great Eating u
GERS rapidly heal under its benign influ-
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

"CoLuMBus, OHIO, Aug 18th, 1887.
WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL AssOCIA-
Yenti,men0For aeversI vesra have felt IL
to be my duty to give to you the facts in rela-
ton to the complete cure OF q most aggra-
waited case Of salt-rheum, by the use Of your
Golden Medical niacovervS IN eldqrlv ladv
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

ou,.u. DAVID q. LowA Esq- Of 81 Aoaths Manitoba S
troubled . terrible bilious attack. nutterng
ATTACK the heart poor rest .. nissa S &C. oI ON
k- covery' and 'Peles and derived the very high
ct benefit therefrom."
Mn Mo1LIn E. TAILOR, Cannston. Ind.
MAJ Anal writes: think the Golden Medical Dis
i WALAnNk covery u Of the greatest medicines in
/ Eevrn the world. gave 1t to my little girl and
/ Ftvth, It cured her Of the malarid fever"
Dyspepsia-THEREsA A. CAss Of Springfield No. writes: II
issness Int your Golden Medical Discoyery Cured
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

fancy and seeing that essentially i'm
meaey e the old lady who had been
sufferer from ealtrheum She
took bottle but seemed However, esised
that would
better and her to purchased
to NOTICE. an improvement After taking about
entirely cured Her hands perfectly
and healthy = childs Her general health greatly
almost cured % that ceased to b much annoyance
enjoyed excellent health from that day to th and had
to have entirely eradated
She now over eighty DID, healthy such
extreme age.
see n hoping that some sufferer from might chance q
read and OBTAIN relief BY using Golden Medical Dtcovey
Goaden in m curative and q much above
the mulntude OF nosrums and soced patent medcnoe
zeaousy Haunted before the public oo above the ba
metah. Respectfully yours
r. W
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

LungA epitting Of blood, Shortne1 Of
Breath, BronchitiA Chronic Nasal Catarrh,
Severe Coughs, Asthma, and kindred afec-
don1, Il ID Q sovereign remedy. While Il
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

ence. virulent blood -poisons are, By III
use. robbed of their terrou. Especially
has It manifested it, potency In curine
letter, Eczema, Erysipelas, Boils, Carbun-
ings, Hip Joint Disease, white SWeltnea."
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12
CONSUMPTION "

GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY cures Con-
sumption (which 10 Scrofula of the Lungsh
By its wonderful blood-purifying, invigora-
ting and nutritive properties. For Weak
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

Mn. l. v. wEBlxR, Of Yorhshtrs, CattorauOss
Co. yrite.; II Esh e "a az xord:
! and Pleasant Purgative Peliets.' For I'VE year,
previous to taking them Es great sufferer;
, to DO my own work I ann happy to ny I am now
rong, thanks to your medicines"
A. B. WHAyIR, Esq, Of ~ Bosek Avenue,
Byeu,a n T. writes, Having used your
n desire to testify TO- the great relief AFFORDED
~ BY II In cases of sick headache. A q chill
drens remedy. for coughs and colds l have like.
it all that could be desired its employment having
availed to promptly check any attacks Of that hndH
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

the such
properties capable Of curing and all blood an
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-12

Mr.. Wheeler made a similar state
ment in reference to the American
Screw Company of Providence, r.
l. and got badly sat down upon by
that company.