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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
Echoes from the Press

When our State Railroad commits :
sion was appointed, Col. A. f. Walk
er wasn't good enough for Gov. Orms :
bee and he passed him over in favor
of Henry l.. Clark of Castleton.
But Col. Walker was good enough
for the National Commission and
now he has accepted the presidency
of the interstate railroad association
at an annual salary of S25, 900 guar
anteed for three years. Moral: Let's
have little bigger men for Governor
of Vermont.-St. Johnsbury Repub-
lican.
The great and good administration
of grandpa Dillingham's best boy,
Billy, has turned out to be the worst
Noafaont- las ax parionnad in ..-ssa,
years. The farmers who elected a
lot of spend-thrifts to legislate for
them can now walk up and pay right
royalty for it. An element adverse
to the interests of the farmers insist
ed upon the nomination of Mr.. Dill
lingham and the tax payers were warn
ed that his election boded no good
thing for them. But it was a presi-
dental year and Mr.. Dillingham; was
borne along on the whirlwind of tom
foolery together with Il lot of inexper-
fenced legislators and spendthrifts
hostile to the interests of the agri-
cultural classes. The result is state
tax equal to more than 30 cents on
the dollar of the grand list before the
new tax law went into operation.
Vermont Sentry.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
THE LIGHT OF HOME.

There is many light in the palace,
1t is bright with their brilliant display
But 1 never am charmed by their glory,
love far lowlier ray.
When the shades DER the forest wer,
creeping,
When the day was pursued by the night
1t would CLEAN from the little brown
cottage,
And glow with each moment more
bright
And at evening when homeward journey
| had often strayed far from the road,
We're it not for the glimmering candle
That shone from that lonely abode.
1t is long since that beacon of welcome
Has illumined the shadowy lane,
But never, no never, forget it,
l search for brighter in vain.
And Ine'er from the roadway can wander,
From the pathway of honor depart,
While that light from the home of my
childhood
Still CLEANS in the depths of my heart.
-COardnt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
yERMONT's FUTURE.

The Middlebury Register hits the
nail on the head when it says that the
publication of Vermont newspapers
of the advantages offered to farmers
by the Northwest, is not wholly the
cause for the feeling which prevails
too much among Vermonters. 1.-The
people themselves" the Register
says, care 1T fault. The West has
prospered because it had high opin-
ion of itself and of its future. The
traveller through Illinois or Michigan
or Ohio twenty-five years ago found
the inhabitants of every little hamlet
fully convinced that their town was to
be city of marvellous size, audmany
of these villages did become prosper
Gus and populous. They grew, not
so much because of their natural adj
santages and the richness of the
country about, as because the people,
believing i'll the coming greatness of
the place, worked energetically to
make it what they wished it to be.
1t is unnecessary to discuss the
cause but the fact is, that Vermont
has not kept up with her sister states
solely because she has not manifested
the same enterprising, progressive
spirit. 1t is an unfortunate fact that
she has shown herself singularly in
different to her own wonderful re-
sources and capabilities, and appears
to the outside world to have become
sleepy and slow.
A stronger spirit of self-reliance
and self-cUniidence, more adequate
appreciation of herself and greater
energy and enterprise are essential to
her future prosperity and the Herald
believes that these qualities are rapid
~ coming to the front, and that Yer
mont will not long kg behind la ma
terial progress and prosperity.-Rut-
land Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
Corporal Tanners Policy.

WASHINGTON, March 24.-Corpo-
raj Tanner, the newly appointed Com
missioner of Pensions, when asked
what policy he would pursue in deal
ing with the affairs of the bureau,
said: 81 can best answer that by
quoting one of Gen. Harrison's re-
marks, made during the late cam
paign. He said: Gentlemen !
have no time to use an apothecary's
scales when you come to weigh the
services of men who saved the ma
tion.' If l were asked to define my
ideas on the pension question, ]
should unhesitatingly reply, "a pen
sion for every surviving soldier who
needs one ard no soldiers widow, fa-
ther or mother should be in want" "
l am going to take hold of this mighty
machine, but l am not fool enough
to think l have nothing to learn of its
workings. l am opposed to these 81,
So and So month pensions. If you
are going to give man anything give
him enough SO that he may realize he
is getting something. If there is an
old soldier who has claim you are
satisfied is good one, but has not
quite proved it, my policy is to as
sist him to secure proof. You may
say that l am opposed to throwing
out soldiers claims because of tech
ical shortcomings"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
THE PUREST THING ON EARTH

| saw two little children,
Two little baby girls,
The one with raven tresses,
The other golden curls,
BY chance stand by each other
Upon the busy street;
And as if some unseen spirit
Introduced each sweet,
They soft embraced each other
And kissed kiss of love-
An imagery of angels
Before Gods throne above.
And as they were embracing,
l thought a world like this
Could treasure nothing purer
Than a baby's kiss;
But they had childhood's pureness,
A truth they could not hide,
SO each forsook the other
For its mothers side;
For they had baby wisdom,
Learned ere their mortal birth,
Each one knew a mother was
The purest thing on earth.
Donald r. McGregol
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28

N. B. Douglass, proprietor of the
Nickwackett Valley Creamery sa Us
lie mas paid the farmers of Pittsford
and Chit tlenden about $4,000 for
milk since he commenced operations
in May 1887 a period of % months.
About 6 o'clock Saturday afternoon
Humphrey Jones was instantly killed
while at work in one of Griffith &
NathaniePs quarries in Poultney.
1t seems that he was in the pit, and
that an old stump and loose stone
came down, striking him in the back
and on the head, from which he died
almost instantly. Mr.. Jones was So
years of age, and came to this coun-
try from Wales some five or six years
ago, He leaves wife and one
daughter.
Mrs. Huldah Powell of Irasburgh,
81 years of age, has been engaged
the past winter in making a worsted
quilt that will be very novel and
pretty thing when finished. 1t is
made in Octagonal pieces and squares,
on each of which is wrought some fig
ure of bird, fish, animal, emblem,
flower or other thing that is pretty.
The work is neatly and tastily done,
and what is remarkable about it is the
the fact that Mrs. Powell does her
work without the aid of spectacles.
Last Thursday forenoon, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Mott were driving across
the ice from Isle La Motto, town
on Lake Champlain, and when with
in short distance of the dock at
Rouse's Point, the ice gave way and
team and occupants of the cutter
were precipitated into the water
! The mishap was seen by parties on
the shore, and an attempt was made
to save the drowning couple by means
of rope, but the rope broke and Mrs
Mott sank. Her body was recovered
shortly after Mr.. Mott was rescued
who aside from few bruises is APP
parently none the worse for his ex-
| pcrience in the water. He returned
to Alburgh at night.
Mr.. Mott at one time was state
Senator from Grand Isle county and
for some time was extensively en-
gagged in shipping hay and other pro.
duce to Boston markets. He was in
jured in the railroad bridge accident
1T Hartford two years ago.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
Treatment ofBurns.

A physician writes; Quite often see
formulas for the treatment of burns. As
/ have been burned all over my body, ex-
cepting the soles of my feet, upon which
| stood while being burnt, SO severely
that twelve physicians said could not
live, you will sec why am so interested
in such formulas. Please say from me
that the free use of soft soap upon fresh
burn will remove the fire from the flesh
in less time than it takes to write these
words. If the burn be severe, after re-
lief from the pain use linseed oil, and
then sift upon it wheat -four When
this is dried hard, repeat the oil and
flour until q complete covering is OBJ
tanned. Let this dry until ii falls off.
and new skin will be formed without
a scar. This treatment leaves nothing
more to be desired. Herald of Health.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
TIT FOR TAT.

He timidly climbed up the brownstone
steps,
He timidly rang the bell;
He felt that this visit might be his last,
But why so he could not tell.
As he stood at the door the winter wind
Whirled in the streets about,
But above it, roaring he heard her say,
"John, tell him that | am out"
As the door was opened, with stately
mien,
He said to the butler tall,
pray, go to Miss Jones with my com
pliments,
And tell her did not call" Err.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
s2jO.OOOin Calf Skins.

That is a large amount to be in
vested in calf sains. But this is just
what Hon. Carroll s. Page of Hyde
Park does, yes, and more. lis year
ly business now exceeds $250,O00.
Mr.. Page, besides being a Keene
business man, possesses the powers
of originating business, which is
strikingly manifested in the building
up of this immense trade in calf skins,
away up in Lamoille county Vermont.
Mr.. Page was originally in the tin
and stove business and us an incident,
thereto. bought calf skins, the num-
Der reaching in 1864, 5000. lie
then conceived the idea of asserting
all skins according to weight and
tanners in any specified weight or
quality. He then began to extend
The area of his operations which grew
SO rapidly that in 1880 he relinquish-
ed all other business to other hands.
As to his business from this time we
quote from the Butchers Advocate
Of last January:
buyers were sought in all parts of the
country, and cash furnished them on IA
satisfactory guaranty. In 1881, his books
show that he had $50 buyers Today the
number has increased to over 500, and
they are found every New England
and middle Stale, in Indiana. Illinois
| Michigan, Wisconsin. Missouri, Kentucky
Tennessee. West Virginia, Virginia, Lou
| isiana, Texas. South Carolina, Alabama
North Carolina, Washington and Utah
Territories, the provinces of Ontario,
Prince Edward island, Quebec, Nova
Scotia and New Brunswick. His receipts
have grown from 6,000 skins in an entire
year to more than $4,000 in one month.
Mr.. Pages books show that 81 ,224 skins
were received in a single month, while
his stock sheet shows that on the first
day of each month for nine cons ecutiye
months, covering the calf skin season
329; bod; llS.9l2; l2O,224; 1856;
9s,2l6; 7S S,406; $3.50; 78,5s5 Consign.
ments come in lots varying from single
bundle of 10 or 10 skins to car loads OF
5000 to 1000"
Mr.. Pages wonderful success is tc
be attributed to wonderfully deyel-
oped business sense, strict integrity,
resortiDg to no tricks of trade, and
to his systems of advertising, which
he persistently clings to, and to-day
no hide dealer in the world is SO wei
advertised. See his advertisement ii
this issue for which he pays literally
When writing to him please mention
the SITTER. 1t may be of benefit tC
YOU.
Besides this immense business Mr.
Page is Vice President of the La
moille County National Bank; Pres
ident of the Lamoille County Savings
Bank; Director Of the 1t Johnsbur,
x Lake Champlain railroad ard 70
the past four years has been stat
inspector of Finance and for man,
wears has been a member If the Re
publican State Committee and is nov
and was thr ueh the last ctmpaigl
It's chairman. All Of thes duties h
discharges satisfactorily to all con
cerned.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
DEATHS.

In Winhall Station, Mar. "a,
Elley Lucille, daughter of Mr.. &
Mrs. L. NJ. St.Marie, aged 6 months
and days.
In Jamaica, Mar. 25, Chas. Mich
OILS, aged 73 years and IL months.
In Weston, Mar. "a, Geo. w.
Wiley, aged 72 years and Z months.
In Peru, Mar. "a, Nellie, wife of
Adm f. Bryant, formerly of Weston,
aged Al years.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
Vermont News.
Accidents aud Mishaps.

A wooden bridge, ll6 feet long,
was burned Tuesday morning near
Braintree, on the main line of the
Central Vermont road.
A son of John j. Blivens, aged 16
years, living on what is called the
" Noble Hard" place in SALISBURY,
died very suddenly on Monday from
strangu alton, caused by strong vine
gar on picked pears. He choked
while eating and died in very few
minutes.
Albert Barney, while taking lum
Der away from large circular saw in
the mill of Mr.. Wallace of Shafts
bury Tuesday, in some strange man.
ner fell upon the saw and was SO bad
ly cut that it is not thought he can
possibly survive.
Mr.. Allen or HartsDorO, a settle
ment adjoining Wallingford, placed
three or four caps in a tobacco box
and set them away. Mrs. Allen took
down the box and set it on the stove.
While looking over the contents the
caps exploded. AS soon as Mrs.
Allen recovered consciousness she
learned that she was minus two fin
gers, which the explosion had taken
off. The caps were loaded with full
inmate of mercury, and are such as
are used for firing dynamite.
David Clark, freight brakeman was
Instantly killed at West Rutland Tuesday
evening-Fell under the wheels and his
head was severed from his body.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
The New York Centennial.

Mai. Gen. Scholield, commanding
the United States army, has issued
an order announcing that he has as.
sumed the duty of marshal for the
military parade, which is to be the
most imposing feature of the New
York Centennial, and the grandest
military pageant that has been seen
since the Union armies passed in re-
view at the close of the war.
Fifty thousand men will be in line.
The state of Pennsylvania will send
5000 troops. From New Jersey will
come 10000 soldiers of the National
Guard. Massachusetts and Connec-
ticut will furnish a total of 5000,
among them being the celebrated
Salem Guards. O5her states viii
send single regiments Notable
among the citizen soldiery will be tn e
militia from Virginia, with Gov.
Fitzhugh Lee at their head. One
thousand men will be present from
Minnesota. One notable organization
will be the Ancient and Honorable
Artillery company of Boston. Ver-
mont will send the First regiment,
n. g., and the Fuller Light Battery.
The New York militia will comprise
$4,000 men.
There will be no carriages in line.
The Governors will be mounted, and
each will ride at the head of his state
troops, with his staff.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
Facts arc stubborn Things.

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 a paralyzed con-
dition when supposed to be in the height
of strength aud vigor. Anti-Apoplectine
will prevent Apoplexy aud cures Paraly-
sis. Procure bottle from your druggist
or send to DIR. I. S. Hutchinson & Co., OF
Enosburgh Falls, VT, for circulars.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
A Soldiers Experience. i.

Charles L. Dunlap of Boston, first lieu
tenant of company 1, fifth Marine infan-
try, was shot in the side and lungs at the
battle of Antietam. The ball was extract
ed, but Dunlap suffered from distress
ing cough. Nine months after the wound
was inflicted Dunlap coughed up piece
of his woolen shirt which had been forced
into his lung by the bullet. Several
pieces of bone were afterward coughed
up and recently piece of lead came up.
Dunlap is now much better.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28

The Railway Mail service is re-
ceiving the first attention of the new
administration. Nearly all of the di-
vision superintendents have been re-
moved and the old ones re-installed.
1t looks like this policy will be pur-
sued, as rule, throughout the SER
yica
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilbains,
Corns, and all Skin eruptions, and posit-
lively cures Piles or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 25 cents IA box.
For Sale by G. G. Smith, So. London
derry, and f. L. Smith, Jamaica: VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
PRICE THREE CENTS.
A BAD BREAK,

We We're seated in the hammock;
1t was some time after dark;
And the silences grew longer
After each subdued remark.
With her head upon my shoulder,
And my arms about her close,
Soon whispered, growing bolder,
"Do you love me, darling Rose?"
Were her accents low, to equal
All my heart had dared to hope?
All! Inever knew the sequel,
For her brother cut the rope!
Tech.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28

James Tanner of Brooklyn, N. Y,
widely known as Corporal Tanner -
has been appointed by the President,
Commissioned Pensions. This ap-
pointment will be immensely popular
among the old soldiers.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
MARRIED.

In Weston, Mar. %, by the Rev.
F. w. Lewis, Alphonse Recor of
Mt. Tabor and Miss Mary Georgi-
ana King of Weston.
In Weston, Mar. 26, by Rev. F.
W. Lewis, Joseph Gabert and Miss
Emma Little, both of Weston.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28

About these days all the little fell
lows who dickered with incompetent
Democrats for assistant positions TN
der the late administration are looking
for Republican Hirams. Bless youl
dear little souls we've got them right
here in Vermont, but somehow they
don't weigh much with this admins
tration-neithe will you.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28

THE POPULATION OF LONDONDERRY
Is about 200 and we wo.ld say at least
one-half are roubled with some affection
on the throat and lungs, as those com
plants are, according to statistics, more
all our readers not to neglect the oppor-
aunity o call on their druggist and get a
bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs. Trial size Free. Large bot
ties zoe and 81. Sold by all druggists.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28

Justice Stanley Matthews died on
Saturday at Washington. 1t is
thought that Judge Gresham will be
appointed to fill the vacancy.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28

The following fourth class post
masters have been appointed in Ver-
mont: " W. Brown Evansville
Il. B. Smith, Greensboro Bend; r.
b. Williams, West Corinth.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
ANYBODY CAN TAKE A DAILY?

ANYBODY CAN TAKE A DAILY!
We will furnish, in connection with
the SITTER, the Boston Evening
Record (daily)for $l.9O, or the
New York Daily Press for $500.
These prices do not, of course, include
the SITTER but is open to all its patti ons.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
4 20 -

PLECl me. Pain IN Region Of the Heart with
Feeling Of suGoeat!1n, Ringing Sounds in Ears,
Nain5Aess or Pr.ckiy Sensations Of Limbs. Pain
Botweca Shoulders aHc r. s!Ge, Pain in Small Of
Back CT HIP, Soanty = Hich Coiored Urine,
S.narti.g or Burning Sensation ca Passing Water.
tose,4,r wish F.atglepcc, Sour Stomach, General
.. bil.ty, &c, symptoms the5 are quickly re-
eveI by t..iS Pari.J ia3 and Tonic Remedy. For
sic y al drug, ,sts ior ST 90 six bottles for
s3.01. Stni 10 DR.. f. S. HUTCHINSON s. co,
E4oaburgh Fails Vt, Ior circulars ant testimonials
proofs Ct the cures wrought by ANTI Apo
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
PHOTOGRAPHER'S
G. L. HOWE & SON,

Brattleboro, Vermont,
Announce until further notice, that they will
reduce the price of first-class Cabinet size Photo
craps from $500 per dozen, to $500 per
dozen-duplicate orders, $500 per dozen. In
clubs of 10 members, $500 per dozsn. This
drop in price will not effect the quality Of our
Pictures. They will be kept at the same high
grade that has made our work the standard Of
excellence for over 80 years in This vicinity.
We believe by this means We can make it an
object for more people to come to us from dis
tance, extend our business, and thus give all a
better bargain. We make all sizes and kinds of
Pictures worth making, at as low rates as really
good work can be done. We have the most
help, best facilities, largest experience, and
will give you the best value for your morey of
any one in the business in Brattleboro.
RESPECTFULLY,
@ r., HOWE ~, SON.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28

The Vermont Sentry calls our
Governor Grandpa Dillingham's
best boy Billy"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
For Sale or to Let!

The Farm known as the Stevens Farm
in Londonderry, , II miles from Lon
donderry Village. comprising nearly 300
acres. Keeps 30 head of cattle and team
good Sugar Orchard with house aud
utensils for 800 trees Large Orchards
best of fruit, all in the highest state ct
cultivation. Water works new and il,
good condition. Fine place foI a gent,
mans summer residence, situated on tn,
shores of Lowell Lake, a popular sum
mer resort 1t is unsurpassed for natura
and bsautful scenery.
Stock and tools with the place or ser
era e.
For further particulars enquire of ;
NJ. Holden So. Londonderry. F. E. Stew
ems on the place or
GEO. ii. PAYNE. NJ. d.
Boston. Mass.
800 fremont st.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28

The President continues to make
appointments slowly-but good as far
as they 90.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
and the SITTER, in or out the State, SIT
The Cottage Hearth.

We can again supply this handsome
monthly to our subscribers, every where,
for 80 cents. Send to F. 2. Shumway, Jr.
II Bromheld st. Boston, for Specimen
or call at this office.
B-Parties desiring more 'han one of
the above papers can have them by adding
45, 60 or IS cents as the case may be.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
Tl-E=o.;3 .;3IlHE.
Farm for Sale or t. Rent

Contains IS acres of good Land, good
Sugar Orchard, and Apple Orchard.
Buildings in good repair, we'll watered !;
plenty of wood and quantity Of Timber,
situated in Winhall, IL miles from
South Londonderry village. on good road,
known as the Horace Coy Farm. For
particulars, address CHAS. +. COY,
Is Central Street, BRATTLEBoRo, VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
$50 fremont st.
an ] ]

Or against, as applied to ANTI-APOPLECs
TINE, means a remedy against striking down, or
a remedy for thoae diseases whose termination
often is sudden death. II is the only Apoplexy
Preventive l.uuwn II medical science, and 1t will
Cure PARALYSIS. fieart Disease, Rheu.
mntisnn, Dyspe 9sia, Liver Complaint,
Kidney and bladder Troubies, Chronic
HroncsliiIa, ssciatie! uns III u diseases Aris-
ing from Is,pusa Blood and Debilitated
Nerves, Di2z;ncss sr Pressure in the
Head, Spols Before Eyes, Pain Around
or Palpitasion Of the Heart indicates the
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-03-28
TH LONDONDERRY, w. THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH

Wanamaker says its business, and
the postal service is to be purged.
Good for Wanamaker.