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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14
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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14
DEATHS.

In So. Londonderry, June 10,
Mrs. Silas Whitman, aged &C VS., 4
mo-, days.
In Winhall, June Z, Jennie l..
Slade, aged Is.
In Jamaica, June IL, Herbert O..
Rawson, aged II VS., no., 20 days.
In Wardsboro, June IL, Henry L. !,
son of l.. NJ. and f. M. Holden,
aged year and 2 months.
In Wardsboro, June s, VIM. Need
ham, aged Sd.
In Wardsboro, June II, Mrs.
Prentice Putnam, aged n.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14

1t seems that an insignificant move
ment has been set-a-going to defeat
the denomination of State Treasurer,
Dubois. What Dubois has done to
displease some of the bosses we know
not, but whatever it is, it would no
doubt commend him to the people.
The scheme is likely to fall fiat and
we predict the schemers will not show
their heads in the convention, and that
Dubois will receive the unanimous
nomination.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14

1t looks good deal as if our Dem-
ocratic friends would find that their is
one other thing besides death and
taxes that cannot be escaped ; name
ly Cleveland's message. They have
platform upon which Waterson and
Dana, Mills and Randall can stand
side by side-but that internal mes
sage is sure ''to get there just the
same"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14

The New York Mail and Express
agrees with the SITTER as to the out
reaching of the Oregon election. 1t
says:
"That gun from the West is only
the first in series that will boom the
death knell of Grover Cleveland and
his free trade message, from the Pa
cifc to the Atlantic"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14
For Sale.

The Subscriber wishes to sell his prem
Uses at So. Londonderry. Containing
good house and barn with running water
and II acres of good land. For further
informa ton call on or address,
RODNEY CLOUGH,
So. Londonderry, Dec. %, 81.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14
BIRTHS.

In Townshend, May 10, daugh-
ter to Mr.. & Mrs. j. G. Watson.
In Peru, June 3, daughter to
Mr.. & Mrs. Edgar Batchelder.
In Peru, June s, son to Mr.. &
Mrs. Byron Wait.
In Wardsboro, June 6, a daughter
to Mr.. & Mrs. H. G.. Smead.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14

Thurman, the Democratic nominee
for Vice-President, believes: in "tak-
ing the boys in to warm their toes. "
This will be delightful to the, so call
ed, civil service reformers, of the Geo.
VIM. Curtis variety. In view Of this
saying of the sold Roman and
Cleveland's record how they can
whoop-er-up for the ticket.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14

The Democratic platform hasn't a
word to say upon the temperance
question. Now, if the Chicago Con-
vention should make distinctive ut
terance against the saloon how it
would gladden. the hearts of the, SO
called, prohibitionists. They would
rcdouble their efforts to kill the Re-
publican party, and their Vermont
organ, that claims to be the only pro-
hibition paper in the state, would be
as happy 'sas clam in high water
and work vigorously side by side with
Hiram Atkins.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14
FOR SALE.

A large two story dwelling house
pleasantly 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??, 1888-06-14
Vermont News.

The losses of the Taft Brothers by
the Burlington fire were gteater than
at first reported. The loss was about
S75, 200, to cover which there was an
insurance of Sal 900; and they had
in their office export orders to the
amount of $4,000. The entire loss
by the fire will reach $150,000.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14

The only commendable thing about
the st. Louis platform is one of O.
mission-its failure TO say word a.
bout civil service reform. And it
seems strange, in view of the appar-
ent fact that the convention was ready
to do anything to catch a vote, that it
did not explicitly declare in favor of
an efficient civil service within the
party. Curtis and the rest of the
civil service reformers would have
supported the ticket just as heartily
while on the other hand thousands,
who do not believe in making us ma
ton of liars and hypocrites, would
have been attracted to it.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14
ANNOUNCEMENT {!


l would respectfully an
nounce to the people who
come to So. Londonderry to
trade, that l have purchased
the store room lately occupied
by S. M. Holden and the
goods therein. The room |
shall at once refit and enlarge,
and shall then make large ad-
ditions to my stock of
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14

Judge Hoadly says he is no more
enthusiastic about the tail of the kan
gagoo ticket than some other Demo-
Gratis are about the head of it. Hoad-
ly and Hewitt would make a good
team of campaign speakers.-Mail
& Express.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14

The ONLY SURE WAY TO SECURE
AND RETAIN THE APPRECIATION OF AN
INTELLIGENT PEOPLE is TO DESERVE
lib. d. HARRIS.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14
no NOT FAIL TO go to
s. TERRILL 4 SONS,

RUTLAND, vt. when in want ora Carriage
or Wagon of any kind.
You can always find a large assortment OF
TEAM 81 FARM WAGONS
on hand, both with and without self-acting brake,
and which every one says is the best wagon in
the country We also have u fine line of
BUGGIES & CARRIAGES
of every description, equal in style and finish to
the best city make. We build our own work
and guarantee satisfaction.
SAMUEL TERRILL & SON,
Corner West Wales ST., RUTLAND, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14
AGENTS WANTED.

NEW YORK LIFE.
ASSETS EIGHTY MILLION DOLLARS, CASH.
TIE NEW YORK LIFE issues a larger a
mount of endow men and annuity insurance than
any other company in the word Endowments
maturing Ibis year, now being paid, realize 10
holders 5 per cent as an investment, net, free of
taxation. Thus protection for family and estate
for past len 10 twenty years has been had by
these policy holders without any cost. Apply
for particulars.
THE ACCIDENT INSURANCE ofthe FIDEL-
ITY AND CASUALTY co of New York in.
cludes all modern features aud its premium
rates are LOWER THAN THOSE OF OTHER
COMPANIES. Policies are issued for longer or
shorter terms, and are secured by CASH AS
SETS of over 100000.
A financial report of the standing of the Com
l'any July J. 1887, showed SURPLUS TO
POLICY HOLDERS, 2aj,00s.a3.
For rates and further Information apply to
A. p. CHlLDS, General Agent,
New York Life ms Co. and Fidelity and Cas-
ualty Co, Springfield, Mass.
CUDWORrH Il CHILDS,
Agents at Bratteboro, Vermont.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14

Depew and Harrison will be the
winning ticket-leastways it is ven
tured for a guess.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14
Valuable Farm for Sale at
AUCTION!

The Subscriber will sell at public auc-
ton, on the premises, at o'clock, p. M,
Monday, July I'd 1888,
The old Brooks farm, so called, located
near the middle-town in Winhall.
This is large and good farm with dwell
ing house, barn and outbuildings; has on
it quite quantity of timber and bark, a
large apple orchard and sugar lot of 200
trees.
CYRUS GREELEY.
J. w. Melendy, Auctioneer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14
MONEY

8pEee CENT MONEY. cES SFF II
EIGHT PER CENT INTEREST for five years Sc
ured by first Mortgages on Dakota farms worth
three to ten times the amount of loan. TWELVE
per cent interest occurred by First Mortgage on
personal property worth from three TO twelve
times the amount of loan. Interest paid prompt
y at the home of lender in Vermont. Vermont
references given. Correspondence solicited
3l7S7 Address, F. $. PARKER,
Attorney at Law, Glendale, Dakota
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14
HEADO UARTERS
FOR PICTURE FRAMES!

when you go to Bratteboro call on A.
WILDER, rear of Reformer office, who has the
argest stock of Mouldings fin town. Price
Low! Work neatly done,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14
Sitter John, Editor.

Eternally opposed 10 all rings, ciiI"es,
clans aud factions--The Peoples Organ.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14

ance of the profession alone will do.
Let it be made, 1t cannot fail to
strengthen the lines of attack
Springfield Republican, Mugwump.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-06-14

Echoes from the Press.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-12-01
THE KITCHEN.
Tesicl kNCIncS.

CORNSTARCH CAKE.-Oue cup of sugar,
fourth cup of butter one-half cup
of milk, two-thirds of cup of corn
starch, one cup of -four. two eggs, one
teaspoonful of baking powder.
NICE PUDDfNG.-Pare and slice two
or three good cooking apples, put in q
pudding dish, make batter of one quart
of milk. three eggs, and two cups Of
flour, pour over the apples and bake.
CooKIEs.-One cup of sugar, one half
cup of butter, two eggs, one half cup OF
sweet milk, one teaspoon of baking pow
der three cups of flour, roll thin, cut IN
shape and bake in a quick oven.
CRACKER PUpDING.-Sp dozen
crackers in halves, lay the surface over
with raisins, placing the halves together
again; tie up closely in a cloth, and boil
about twenty minutes in milk and water;
serve with a rich sauce.
Pork CAKE.-One pound of fat salt
pork chopped fine, one and one-half
cups of boiling water poured over the
pork. two pounds of ralslns, currants,
and citron, two cups Of sugar eight cups
Of flour, one tablespoonful soda and
cloves and cinnamon to taste.
SILVER & AXE. One and oue-h half cups
of sugar. one-balf cup each of butter
and corn-starch. cups of flour. one
half cup OF sweet milk, the whites of
six eggs. and two teaspoonfuls Of baking
! powder. flavor with one teaspoonful of
| lemon and one half teaspoonful OF
/ vanilla.
FIG LAYER CAKE.-White part: Two
cups of sugar, two cups of flour, two
/ thirds cup of sweet milk. whites of five
! eggs two teaspooufuls baking powder
/ bake i'm two round tins as for jelly cake
/ Dark or liz pr One emp OF brown
smear. one cup of Hour. one cup OF
chopped fes. half cup Of sweet
] rpiit. butter the size Of a walnut. one
/ EGG. one teaspoouful of baking powder;
when baked place Ii = part between light
! part with little frosting
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-12-01
THE DAIRY.


The old fashioned farm rule was that
every COW kept for making butter would
warrant the keeping of another SOW and
pigs. Not that the skim milk would
alone furnish sufficient feed for these.
1t would not at first, and as the pigs be-
came larger, and the cows milk grad
ually decreased later in the season, the
discrepancy became all the time greater.
But the skim milk and buttermilk made
"a basis. They gave the pigs the kind of
food that made growth, while they could
fill up on various other foods to expand
the stomach and make fat The addition
Of wheat, bran, and ground oats to the
milk makes it the best possible food for
growing pigs. If given a run at pasture
or in a caring orchard, litter of pigs
may thus by fall bring nearly as much
from the skim milk as the housewife
has with great labor made from the
butter. At eight or nine months old
these pigs thus fed will have vigorous
digestive organs and take readily to
corn feeding. But it is not good policy,
at least III warm weather, to feed corn to
pig not yet six months old. In winter
some corn nay be a necessity to promote
warmth; but it must be supplemented
for growing pigs with other and less
fattcnInp food.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-12-01
THE rOIiTRN-iARD.
Ge"se on the Farm.

Any farmer who lives ON a farm stu
ated quarter of n mile or more from
ncighbors. may keep a flock of geese
with profit. If blessed with too near
neighhors, the geese might trespass
upon their gardens or get into their bean
patches or fields Of grain when least ex-
pccted. Geese are taught with little
trouble where they must stay, and they
will run in a pasture where there Is
plenty of water and grass. growing rap
idly without other food. The goslinas
viii do better if fed little corn meal
mixed into dough and sailed, every
night and morning until feathered.
After this they Will get their own liv-
ing.
Geese may be picked once in six
weeks. beginning the first of May. They
should not be picked later than October.
Gosiings usually sell for = a head alive
when months old. If kept until fall
they viii bring Fl and leave the farmer
the feathers. which viii sell for about
80 cents per pound. This is the estimate
where no extra food is used. If fed
night and morning for few weeks be-
fore killing them for market, the geese
would, of course, weigh more and sell
OF an advanced price. Many women
make q business of raising geese for
market, prcferring them to hens. claim
ing they get their money much more
rapidly and with less trouble than by
keeping hens
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-12-01
THE STOCk-BREEDER.
Hints About Horses.

1t costs more to keep poor horse than
it does to keep a good one.
Change the feed for your horses often
enough to make them relish it.
Improper feeding is the cause of nine
out of ten cases Of sickness among
horses.
Every time you worry for horses you
shorten their lives and days of useful
ness.
shoulders to gall. SO do poor, ill-titting
collars.
The temperature of water for horses is
not so much an object as the purity of it.
While it is best to have the water cool, If
is more important to have it free from
all impurities.
Mares in foal should have exercise
and moderate work, and under no cir
cumstances should they be subjected to
harsh treatment, nor should they ever be
allowed to 90 where they would be in
danger of being frightened.
The horse which can pillow an acre
while another horse is blowing half an
acre, or that which can carry load of
passengers ten miles, while another is
going five, independent of all consider
atoms of amusements. taste, or what is
called fancy, is absolutely worth twice
Affection cannot be pounded into ami
mails. Kind treatment insures the atfec-
ton of an animal, while rough treatment
is sure to cause its hatred.
1t is alike dangerous to other horses
and men to spare the life of glandered
horse. Chambers is a highly contagious,
incUrable disease, and as a rule fatal in
the human subject.
When horses are suffering from the
bites of flies, or stings OF other insects,
sponge the parts that cannot be pro-
tected by nets. with water in which in
sect powder has been mixed-a table
spoonful to two gallons of water.s
Animals of vicious habits should never
be used for breeding purposes, as vices
are transmitted. BY careful breeding in
this respect the dispositions of the
animals can be partially controlled.
OF two colts similar in disp psition
and sense, one may develop into steady
and valuable family horse, while the
other may be everything that is vicious,
treacherous, and unsafe-all because of
a difference in the men handling them.
Plenty of whitewash should be used,
not only for the brighter appearance,
but also as a disinfectaut. Hot white
wash on the inside Of barns, stables.
poultry houses, and pig quarters, viii
aid in preventing vermin ana Insects.
What the colt requires is plenty of ex
ercise. a clean place to sleep, shelter
from bitter storms, plenty of good grass,
of different varieties, good, clean hay
without dust, and. good, sound oats.
Colts raised in this way viii not look so
we'll, nor win as many premiums, nor
sell for as much money, but they will
last. Hedicdi Classics.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-12-01
Rats.

On a farm wh-re there is good sup
ply Of buildings, and especially If they
are somewhat old, it is, as a rule, very
difficult to keep the place clear of rats.
As they Will do considerable damage if
left alone, If is necessary, as far as pos
sible, to keep up constant warfare
against them.
Judging from their ability to shun
traps set to catch them, and their refusal
to eat food especially prepared for them,
rats are very intelligent, and old rats
that have eluded various attempts to de-
stroy them seem to get very wary, and
are difficult to eXtermlnate. Ferrets, if
they can be properly cared for SO as to
keep them around the barn or outbuild-
ings, Will generally keep aplace clear of
these pests, as they can go anywhere
that a rat can get through.
Traps of various kinds Will answer as
an aid to keep them down, but enough
viii generally escape to keep up a good
supply. The same maybe said ofpoisons.
There is one advantage, however, with
poisons, and that is if the work Is kept
up and poisoned food Of different kinds
Is placed in every available run, they
can be driven away from the premises.
They are suspicious animal, and when
persistent effort is made to get rid of
them by poisoning, they will often leave
the place. good plan IS to vary the
material that is used to mix with the
poison; eggs and meat with little sugar
or molasses added, small pieces Of meat
with a small amount of strichnine
placed inside, bread with old butter
or grease spread on and either arsenic
or strvchnine sprinkled over it. will Of
ten tempt them to eat a sufficient quaint
ity to kill them. In this way if care is
taken to place small quantity in every
place that shows any signs oftheir pres
ence. taking care of course, to cover up
so that stock will not be liable to get
hold of the poisoned food. If they have
got well established. it will hardly an
swcr to make one attempt to get rid of
them and then quit. The only plan that
Will be of any practical value is to keep
up a persistent warfare against them
until the place is entirely rid of them,
and it viii be economical to commence
rs soon as they make their appearance,
and not wait until the place is entirely
oyerrun with them.-Fdrm, Fiejd and
StDFEBHO
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-12-01
The Funny Things We DO

Have you ever reflected upon the
very many funny things we do, for
which we can give no particular reason?
How is it that we do not give five cheers.
four cheers, two. cheers. one cheer?
Why is it that we give three cheers and
no more? Who can tell?
Why is it that the majority of peo-
pie use their right hand IN preference
to their left, and cannot help smiling
at those who use the latter?
Why is it that a man cannot see a
bundle of toothpicks without helping
himself when he does not need them at
all?
Why is it that we turn to the right
instead Of the left, when the left is far
more preferable, and if adopted would
save many an accident on railroad and
highway? The driver always sits upon
the right of his vehicle; in turning to
the right he is farthest away from tho
wagon he passes, and unless he is an
expert cannot tell how close he comes
10 the wheels of the man who goes by
him, whereas, if he turned to the left
side he could look straight down. see
to the fraction of an inch how close he
was approaching an object, and thus
avoid It. The engineer runs upon The
right-hand track, and sits upon the
right-hand side OF his cab. The long,
narrow locomotive. with its sand tower,
helfry and smoke-stack is in front of
him, cutting off his outlook and imped-
ing his observation. He can view only
his own track, while the opposite track,
save Mt a distance, is almost wholly I'M
seen by him. On some railroads the
reverse is the custom
Custom, owing t. cause We know MT
OF, has established these curious prece-
dents, and from observation and educa-
ton we unwittiugly do thousands Of
things that are. to say the least. funny.
and that We cannot possibly explain.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-12-01
How the Indian Carpenters Built Houses
with Glass Tools.

with Glass Tools.
At the Smithsonian Institution at
Washington are collected as many Of
the aboriginal tools of America as the
officers have been able to gather. "Of
course, said II. T. Mcleod one of the
attaches of the institution, who is now
on his way to Puget Sound, "abor.g
inal carpentry was the chief trade of
our predecessors on this continent.
The Indians and the mOund-builders
had a very good idea Of Woodworking.
You Will see even now some very pretty
joining done by the Sioux Indians.
/ Their tent-poles make a fit which
many white carpenter would not like
to try to better.
1.-The best carpenters, of course, were
the Aztecs, who had arrived at quite
high stage of art, and whose tools, al
though they knew noaling of steel,
are really excellent We have Il few
of their tools at the Smithsonian, but
the best collection is, of course, in the
City of Mexico. The material used
was almost wholly glass, especially
/ for the finer parts of their wood-cut-
| ting. TO chop trees they used flint axes,
and for the rough hewing out of the
logs the same; but when it came to
/ the accurate fitting in of the hewn
/ timber they handled glass knives,
chlsels, and saws very deity and with
beautiful results. There is a ceaIa-
wood post in Washington with hero
/ glyphics and faces cut upon it, all with
/ glass. You can see Tits of the aborig-
NAL chisel still stick ng in a corner of
/ the work where it Jroke off three cen
/ turias ago under tn, hand of the work
man. The Aztecs kL NV how to make a
very good and mana cable glass, and
Them best cutting blac S, swords, dag
/ gers, and spears, VS., chisels, and
/ axes were made of it. When the edge
! dulled they broke it from the end in
1 stead of sharpening it, and got new
cutting line.
/ you can see a great deal of aborig-
+ inaj carpentry still in use among the
MOiui Indians of the United Stat IS.
/ OF course they use our tools now, but
they follow their old patterns. They
. know how to make ladders, and they
swing their doors on hinges from the
/ top, and they know how to mortise
/ timbers knew how long before Co
lumbus landed in America OF course
/ they use our tools different from our
way. The chisel they push rather
| than hammer, and they work the board
+ mp and down on fixed saw rather
than the saw on the board, but withal
/ they get very c. editable results. The
framework in the pueblos is quite as
honest as anything you have in Chi
! capO ~ bicdd0 NeIrs
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1888-12-01
LOVES POWER
BY ANNA CERES FRITscH.

My life was dark. You came. and 10 the might
Of love changed all the gloom OF my dark path
to light.
My hope was dead. You took me by the hand,
And babe me live, and strive, and firmly stand
My courage gone. You spoke one word OF cheer
gained new strength and saw life's duty clear
My heart was sick. You healed it with one
look
OF love and pity, which my mem'ry ne'er for
SOCK
My eyes were dim with tears. Your gentle
sigh
Told me you loved me still and babe my sad
doubts fly.
My only love, help me iife's woes to hear;
My weakness needs thy strength, thy cheering
presence dear
OH precious one, il thy love guide my soul,
How safe its path, until it reach its goal!
Star of my life let thy light DER shine,
Then shall my human heart bow meath the will
divine