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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-02-14
For Sale or to Let!

For Sale or to Let!
The Farm known as the Stevens Farm
in Londonderry, 2 IL miles from Lon
donderry Village. comprising nearly 300
acres. Keeps 80 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
mans summer residence, situated on the
shores of Lowell Lake. a popular sum.
mer resort. 1t is unsurpassed for natura
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. Stev.
ems on the place or
GEO. Ii. PAYNE. M. d.
Boston. Mass.
500 fremont St.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-02-14

In New York dog committed suicide
by jumping Oh ferryboat. The owner.
an old woman, asked . policeman to de-
him at the dock until she got aboard,
but as soon as the boat started the dog
jumped for the deck, and, BY . great
effort, succeeded in pulling himself on
board. Then he ran through the women's
cabin with his nose to the floor, and
found his mistress on the forward deck.
His stumpy tail bobbed 90 fast that It
was almost invisible, and II dog eve-
laughed he did The old woman was
angry. She scolded him as though he
had been stealing meat. and his tail
gradually stopped wagging, while his
head sank lower and lower. he walked
slowly forward until he was on the edge
of the deck. and looked mournfuly
across the water. He was the picture Of
dog despair. Suddenly he gave bound
far out into the river and In moment
tho ferryboat had passsd over him.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-02-14
DEATHS.

In Weston, Feb. 10, Ezekiel II. Love-
joy, aged 70 years, Z months and Is days
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-02-14
For 1sss!

This is the size of it!
. 9 . 9 . . . .
vFor only $1.4J you can have,
for one full year, the Londonderry
SITTER and either one of the follow
ing Metropolitan Newspapers, week.
ly edition
BosToN JOURNAL,
| BosToN ADVERTISER,
N. Y. Press,
N. Y. TRIBUNE,
or the New York MAIL and EXPRESS.
~ Remember this applies only to
Vermont subscribers. Parties out
side the state must add 25 cents to
above amount.
~ Remember this applies to ALL.
1t makes no difference whether you
are a new or old subscriber to either
the SITTER or any one of the above
Journals.
10 Remember this is CASH In AD-
VANCE, and that you must send your
money to this office.
The Mirror and Farmer
of Manchester, N. H., and the SITTER,
within the State, LEO.
The Troy Weekly Times
and the SITTER, in or out the State, $l.75
The Cottage Hearth.
We can again supply this handsome
monthly to our subscribers, everywhere,
for so cents. Send to F. P. Shumway, Jr.
IL Bromtield st. Boston, for Specimen
or call at this office.
B~Parties desiring more than one of
the above papers can have them by adding
As, 60 or IS cents as the case may be.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-02-14

Minister Phelps arrived from Lon
don few days since.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-02-14
Removal of Civil Service Commissioner
Edgerton.

EuScrtOhs
The Washington Press dispatch of Sat-
uarday says: Judge Edgerton was at the
Capital this afternoon. He says that he
had received no intimation from the Pres
ident of any intention to remove him from
office until yesterday, when he called at
the White House. The President then
requested him to resign his Office in order
that it might be filed by Mr.. Thompson.
The President said that there was little
hope of securing the place for Mr.. Thomp-
son as long as there was no suitable va
cancy on the commission. Mr.. Edgerton,
however, promptly declined to resign,
holding that his resignation would not be
polite, credtable to himself, or calculated
to help another person eliminating that
Mr.. Thompson could not be confirmed, if
nominated). OF course the President
might exercise his prerogative, if he saw
fit. The President did see fit, and when
he (Edgerton) reached his Office this
morning he found the following letter
awaiting him:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, Feb. o.
Dear Sir. You are hereby removed
from the office of United States Civil
Service Commissioner. (Signed)
GROVER CLEVELAND.
To Hon. A. P. Edgerton.
When the news was communicated to
the remaining Commissioner, Mr.. Lyman,
that officer was surprised, and found
himself in predicament, as he was by no
means satisfied that he had authority,
single-handed, to discharge the formal
duties of the Civil Service Commission.
Mr.. Edgerton says that he cannot recall
any differences with the President during
his term of office except those growing out
of what he described as the fact " that
the President is the first mugwump in the
land, while am streightout Democrat. .
He intends to write letter to the Presi-
dent in few days, acknowledging re-
ceipt of his notice of removal and, perhaps
adding an expression of his opinion upon
the Presidents course in the matter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-02-14

And it is an undisputed fact that we are
hearing and reading every day of sudden
deaths from Apoplexy and Heart disease.
Your friend or acquaintance has been
stricken dead or left in paralyzed con-
dition when supposed to be in the height
of strength and vigor. Anti-Apoplectine
will pl event Apoplexy and cures Paraly-
sis Procure bottle from your druggist
or send to DIR. F. S. Hutchinson & Co., OF
Enosburgh Falls, VT, for circulars.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-02-14
LONDONDERRY slsSlFTER. i
HENRY M. SHANKs, PUBLIsERH.
Terms, Sl.25 Year, or Sl.OO If
paid Strictly in advance,
As- s-Entered at the Post-ofiice at So. London.
derry as second.cl matter.
THURSDAY EVE, FEB. IA, 1889.
Sitter John, Editor.

Eternally opposed to all rings, cliques,
clans and factions-The Peoples Organ.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-02-14

"It's raining in London!" That's the
word when . New York dude ID seen
going up Broadway with his trousers
rolled up in sunny weather.-Bunalo
News.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-02-14

This is the size of it!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-06-17
THE EXPRESS COMPANIES.

An Instance of Their Extortionate Charges,
and What 1t May Possibly Lead To.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, June 16.-A very decided
effort is to be made in Congress the coming
session to extend the interstate-commerce
law so that it will take in the express COM
panies. While the law has compelled rail-
roads to carry freight for a short distance
for as low a rate as it carries it for a longer
one over the same route, the express COM
panies are still exempt, and their extortions
are still carried on. A case in point, which
will be used as strong argument why
these powerful corporations should be
brought within the purview of the inter-
state-commerce law, came to light recently.
Two shipments of goods were made on the
same day, each shipment weighing seventy
five pounds. Both packages went over the
same route. but one came to its destination
sixteen miles nearer Washington than tne
other. 1t happened that the package going
to the nearer place was destined fora small
town in which there was no competing ex-
press company. The rate charged for the
package going the longer distance was S1.50;
that going over the shorter distance was
$40 There is no earthly reason, except
the greed of the express company, why q
person who happens to live in town which
has only one railroad passing through it
should be compelled to pay 80 cents more
than his neighbor living in more populous
place for exactly the same character of
service. Thousands of instances of this
character could be cited to show, that the
express companies are fit subjects for
national regulation, and if the interstate
commerce law is constitutional SO far as it
applies to the regulation of railroad freight
and passenger traffic, 1t is certainly applica-
BILE to those other common carriers who do
their business over these same railroads.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-06-17
THE COMING CONCLAvE.


Preparing to Make Great Event of the
knights Templars Triennial Gathering.
Speca, to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, June 16.-During the pres
ent week Washington will be somewhat
more lively than it has been, owing to the
fact that two different associations of uni
formed knights-the Catholic Knights and
the Sons of America-are to be here IN an
nual session. The avenues will be crowded
with columns of enthusiastic men, who Will
perspire, and march. and enjoy themselves
in that manner for a few days. But the
great gathering for Washington will be IN
October, and the preparations are being
made just now for one of the most success
FIJI triennial COnclaves the Knights Tenn
plars of the United States shaveeverindulged
in. Every hotel and large bOarding-house
will be filled with the Templars, and repre-
sentative from nearly every State and Ter
ritory are expected. One OF the reasons
why it is believed that this Washington
meeting VIII be the most successful
is that George Washington, who was him.
self commander of lodge in Alexandria,
lies buried at Mt. Vernon. and hundreds of
the Knights and their families will desire
to make. the trip which this opportunity
Will afford. Already many of the States
have registered with the local officers, and
del lega tions are expected as follows: Mass
achusetts will send % communicates; llll-
nois. %; Indiana. o; Michigan, z: Minnesota,
9; Missouri, 3: Nebraska, 2: New York, Is;
Ohio, 1S. and Pennsylvania 2.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-06-17
Contractors Find Il More Profitable to Do Pri-
vate Work than to Finish the Cruisers,
thus Embarrassing the Government.
Unequal Charges Of Express Companies
LeadtO the Suggestion ola Remedy.
The President and Cabinet Officers Preparing
for Their Summer CHARACTERIZATION Of
the Crops-Half Cents Not Wanted.
wHITNEY's NAVAL CONTRACTS.

They Are Not Proving So Advantageous as
Democrats Tried to Make Them Appear.
Special 20 the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, June 16.-During the past
four years great deal has been heard
about the grand success of Secretary Whit
ney in his attempt to rehabilitate the
American navy. Column after column of
laudation was found in the Democratic
newspapers throughout the country, and
odious comparisons were frequent. Now
one Of the stanchest Democratic papers in
this city, which pays particular attention
to army and navy news, calls attention to
the fact that contractors for the new ships
are acting in remarkable manner. 1t
states the fact that the Petrol and the
Baltimore are months behindhand, and
that, in spite of the great sue
cess of Secretary Whitney in making
contracts, the government is exacting the
daily penalty for delay from the contract
ors, for each of these two vessels, and that
the Columbia iron-wOrks, of Baltimore,
which had the contract for building the
Petrol. found it more advantageous to COM
plete fleet of ferry-boats than to fill their
contract with the United States. 1t is said
they are making more money by paying the
they would by completing vessel in the
time limit and neglecting their private in
terests. Them. too. the accident to. the
Charleston will delay her second trial trip
for at least two months.
Now that Secretary Whitney is out of
Office. It is discovered that his contracts
secured no better results than those of his
predecessors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-06-17
Indicted for Election Frauds.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, June 15.--The United
States grand jury, which has been investi-
eating the manner in which the elections
IN the Tenth congressional district have
been conducted during the past few years,
submitted its report to the court this
morning. Indictments were returned
against nearly all the judges and clerks,
some two hundred in number. OF the
last election OF this congressional district:
The particular offense for which most of
these men are indicted is for not returning
the poll-list and count TO the clerks OF the
county and Circuit Courts of their T re-
spective counties as the law requires. The
balance of them are indicted for taking
eIeetiOn election books away from the Shdpn poiRiindg Rnds
lnelli and Others were indicted here at the
last term of the United States Circ1lt
court for refusing TO allow an elector TO DC
present at the count of the vote. the Judg,,
ment of the court was that no offense had
been committed, upon the technical ground
that the count was conducted i'm private
room. and the judges had right to exclude
any one. 1t is for counting the vote at
places other than polling places that many
VI these indictments are found.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-06-17
CONFESSED JUDGMENTS.
Judge Prendergast's Opinion in the Lindauer
Case Reversed by the Supreme Court.

CHICAGO, June 15.-The Supreme Court
Of Illinois to-day flatly reversed, in effect,
the celebrated decision of Judge Prender-
CAST, of Chicago. in the big Lindauer liti-
CATION. Judge Prendergast. it that case,
first enunciated the principle that the pre-
ferring of certain creditors by confessing g
Judgments in their favor amounted in law
to voluntary assignment. The decision
of the Supreme Court to-day was in the
case of j. V. Farwell VS.. Daniel Cohen,
and restores the matter of financial fail
ures to the position where it was before
Judge Prendergast became the pioneer in
the crusa de against preferences. 1t is In.
timated that the Lindauer brothers and
Bernard Kuppenheimer will sue Judge
PrendeTgast for trespass. The Lindauers
claim that they suffered great loss by
Judge Prendergast having, against their
will. assumed jurisdiction In the case. Mr..
knpp eDheimers grievance is that he, one
OF the oldest and wealthiest citizens OF
chicago, q director of the Atlas National
Bank, was sent TO Jail for disObeying the
orders of Judge PrendergaSt. There is wide
doubt. however, whether any retaliation
will be sought. Jacob Newman, who rep
resented the Lindauers, said this evening:
Il have the highest opinion of Judge Prem
dergast's abilities. and believe his motives
pure. but liz this case | think he Outstepped
the limits of his power"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-06-17
MINOR MENTION.
The Movement I'm Favor of Reissuing the
Half-Cent Piece Receives Little support.

The Movement I'm Favor of Reissuing the
Half-Cent Piece Receives Little support.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, June 16.-The movement
in behalf of the recoinage of the half-cent
piece, which seems to have started up in
New England. does not appear to meet
with very prompt support in Washington.
Among the few members of Congress who
are now in the city the idea has not been
seized upon with much eagerness, and the
Treasury officials have not demonstrated
any desire to recommend to Congress the
legislation necessary to bring the coin into
use. While the one-cent coin of the United
States, as the minimum token of value, has
a greater face value than many of the coins
of European powers, there has never been
any demand for dividing it into halves by
the people generally. In fact, it was only
within a very few years that the one'cent
coin itself has come into general circula-
tion throughout the entire area embraced
within the limits of the Republic. While
the movement in behalf of the reissue of
fractional paper currency may be success
full before long, it is not at all probable
that the half-cent scheme will attract
enough attention to put it on successful
footing in Congress for many years yet, If
it ever does
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-06-17
Deadly Duel at Short Range.

ST.. LOUIS, June 16.-John O. Manion, a
Young farmer, with wife and three chill
dren. lived four miles from Fay cite. Mo. On
ler a bachelor cousin of ManiOn. Fowler
spent good deal of his leisure time at
Manion's house, and his attentions TO MIS-.
Manion became so marked that trouble en-
sued, and Manion and his wife separated,
and very bad blood was stirred up between
the men About noon, on Saturday. Fow-
ier and Manion met in Fayette. and when
only three feet apart began to shoot ut
each other Manion was shot through the
stomach and chest, and died during the
evening. and Fowler was wounded IN the
neck and both arms. After emptyiDg their
reyolvers both men stood up and pounded
each other with their pistols till friends
separated them. Mrs .'Manioniss is Frustrated
over the bloody, atfray, and threatens TO
nected. and the affair has created a great
sausafion
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-06-17
THEIR SUMMER OUTING.
Arranging the Deer Park Cottage for the
President Where the Secretaries VIII Go.

Arranging the Deer Park Cottage for tho
President Where the Secretaries VIII Go.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, June 16.-President Har-
rison will probably spend next Sunday at
Cape May, and later in the week will move
the family to Deer Park. where he has
leased the cottage of ex-senator Davis. The
house is of wood, and exceedingly unpre-
tentious. 1t is two and half stories in
height, and is painted a sage-green tint,
with roof of red shingles. The broad
piazza is provided with hammOcks, in
which the President can rest fully OF nap
when inclined SO to do. The furnishing of
the cottage is exceedingly plain. but none
the less comfortable. Straw mating and
Smyrna rugs cover the floors, and the bed
room suits are of the most rustic pattern.
Willow wickers, with bamboo tables. are
to add to the convenience of the Presidents g
family. The White House gardener is
beautifying the front piazza with run
ming vines. The Presdent's nearest
neighbor will be Stephen b. Elkins. of
New York. Others who have cottages
close by are ex-senator Davis, Mayor +. G.
Latrobe of Baltimore, William A. Hanway
and Miss Mary Garrett. The beautiful
grounds surrounding this cluster of summer
residences afford glorious opportunities for
children, while. if he is so disposed, fishing
and boating are within walking distance.
During the latter part of July, OF in Au-
gust the President and Mrs. Harrison will
probably run up to Bar Harbor and remain
for a week or two, the guests of Secretary
James @. Blaine. Mr.. Blaine leaves within
q week for his summer recreation. Mrs.
Blaine and the remainder of the family 60
with him.
Secretary Noble will probably remain
here n greater mart of the summeR He
has leased the beautiful residence of
Mrs. Tiffany. on Connections avenue,
and Mrs. Noble has resolved to remain
with him, except. that now and then she
may enjoy few days at Cape May or At
lantiC City. Secretary B. T. Tracy will
seek TO escape the heat as frequently as is
possible by trips to Manhattan Beach and
other seaside resorts. Atour. including the
various navy-yards is also his pro-
granme. Secretary Rusk will remain here
to see that the White House lawn is prop
erly trimmed. Secretary Window may
take trip soon to his old home in Mime
sofa. Secretary of War Proctor will find n
cool spot among the Green mountains of
Varmnpf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-06-17
WEATHER AND CROPS.

Though Cultivation Was Retarded by Rain.
WASHINGTON, June 15.-The week end
ing June Is has been warmer than usual in
the States on the Atlantic coast, and cooler
Ill the central valleys, from the Gulf coast
northward to the lake region in Minnesota,
the greatest departure from the normal
temperature being in the central Mississip-
pi valley. where the daily temperature was
from six to nine degrees lower than usual.
In the upper Missouri valley. including
Nebraska, Dakota aud Minnesota, the
normal temperature for the week prevailed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-06-17
Capt. Meredith Getting Impatient.

WASHINGTON, June 16.-Captain William
NJ. Meredith arrived in Washington to-
night. He comes to see just how he stands
with the administration, and what his
chances are for securing the appointment
as Chief of the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing Mr.. Meredith said tonight that
Tuesday, probably. aud ask that he be deti-
niteiy Informed what the department in
tends to do in this matter. He is anxious
TO know at once what his chances are that
he may be enabled to close business mat
ter which is affected by his candidacy for
this position
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-06-17
Indiana Pensions.
Pensions have been granted to the fol
lowing-named Indiauians:

Pensions have been granted to the fol-
lowing-named Indiauians:
Original Invalid-Solomon NJ. Thomas, James
Tipps. Andrew j. Battles, Moses Lewis, Joseph
Whitaker VIM. Beebe, Basil Henrst VIM. A
Toliver, John Aiohle, Andrew ]. Griswold, Wm
c. Baker, Thomas Antle, Aaron Hawkins. Joshua
J. Keen Ezra Bemis, John c. Tilley, David
Warner, John g. Paulton, John Buey, VIM. B.
Beverly, James NJ. segraves, Henry o. Law
renee, James L. Creal, Willis James, Samuel
Thomas.
Increase-Benj. d. Green, Jas. II. Temple,
Newton Beals. VIM. 8. Iron, Thos. Minton. VIM.
Emmtt. Frederick Hanenschfeld, James Mcln-
tyre. Harvey Carr. Geo. Hannum.
Reissue and Increase-James A. Booker. VIM.
McCaw.
Original Widow, etc.-Zerilda, widow Of Albert
Kimball: minors of John Davis; Margaret A..
widow of Frederick Seidenstucker. Elvira, wild
Ow OF Christopher Hem; Alley l.. Jordan. former
widow of John Q. A. Dilworth; Mary A. widow
a Henry al
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-06-17
S.o. While Assistinr I'm an Arrest.

CINCINNATI. June 16.-Last night, at IL
miles north of here, died of a pistol shot
wound he had received from Thomas Frey
abont three hours earlier. while he was as
sisfing the town marshal of Milford in ar
resting Frey for disturbing the peace. 1t
was only by the most strenuous sn4rts 80 oi
Iynching Frey after he had been jailed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-06-17

SoUTH OKLAHOMA Ind T.. June 15-
Policeman Hart went to the Mayors 0flce,
Yesterday afternoon. and began abusing
Mayor Pagan. He was locked up by mar
ssnal Mckee and policeman Howard: after
desperate resistance. When Mckee ana
Howard returned to the Mayors office, po,,
ileeman Mattox, friepd of Hart. opened
nre upon them with Winchester rlhe.
Mckee was slightly wounded In the, aD'
oomen. and Howard seriously in the hips.
after he was wounded Howard shot MAI
ttox through the lungs, fatally wounding
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-06-17
Bidding Good-Bve to Consul Jarrett.

.PIrTsBURG. Pa, June 16.-John Jarrett
ieft on the Philadelphia express, over the
pennsylvania railway at 4:30 O'Clock TINS
evening for Birmingham. England, where
ne has been appointed United states con,
sui. He was accompanied by his wife ana
Tomorrow on the Cunarder Alaska. Near
y 200 friends of the family were at the
uepot TO bid them farewell. Among them
vas Mr.. Jarrett's Sunday-schooi class,
'y,hlch filed Mr.. Jarrett's section In the
eleepinS-ca with fragrant flowers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-06-17
Admiral Gherardi starts for Hayti.

NEW YORK, June 16-The United States
man-of-war Kearsarge left the Brooklyn
navy-yard dock at 10 O'clock this morning
bound for Port-au-Prince, Hayti. Anchor
ant Ramsay and Admiral Gherardi went on
board. The officers and crews of the At
lanta. Galena and Chicago cheered the yes-
sci OFT on her journey.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-06-17

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