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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-09-12
WESTON.

Luke Heald is building a carriage
house, also piazza in front of his
dwelling house.
C. w. Sprague has completed the
wood work to the piazza around the
store and hotel building and is now
repairing the one at his dwelling
house.
c. j. Winship, who has been visit
ing in town for few days went to
Proctor Tuesday.
Asa P. Knight, Esq. of Washing
ton, D. c., was guest of A. d.
Gilmore over the Sabbath.
Franklin Keyes and daughter OF
Wabash, Ind. are visiting friends ano
relatives in town.
j. C. Fem is at Westminster tt
visit his brother, Seymour.
Dysentery is prevailing to quite ar
alarming extent. Some have beei
very sick with the disease, but as ye
no deaths have occurred. Graci
Rounds and Annie Stevens are yer,
sick at the present time.
Quarterly meeting at the Methods
church next Sunday at 10 80. Pre-
siding elder Morgan will be presen
and administer the sacrament.
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Oatmeal.

The manufacture of oatmeal from oats
is very different from the making Of
-four from wheat. The cleaning process
es in the first place involve much more
labor and require more time and machin-
cry, the oat kernel being incumbered
with its hull, and more bulky and diff
cult to separate from foreign substances.
After cleaning and before hulling, the
oats are dried by heat, an operation de-
manding still more special machinery,
and requiring time and careful attention.
After drying they are cooled and sent to
the hullers. These are stones with a
sharp grit, and the hulling process must
be carefully managed. as it is important
to avoid breaking the kernel. Good ma
chinery is required for all these opera
tions. In preparing the meal from the
kernels the rolling process has almost
entirely superseded the former method
of steel cutting, as the rolled meal may
be cooked much quicker, requiring less
than one-quarter of the time needed for
the cut meal-Good Housekeeping.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-09-12
Too "Modest" BY Half.

l have been absent from home in
the last few weeks and have just read
the SIFTER's interesting "Grapevlne
confab" between Washington Hook
er, the truthful, and ompomponoosuc
Fuller, the modest. It's scorcher,
and no mistake, and leaves no hide
on its victims. And this very ICON
fab" furnishes indisputable evidence
of Lewis we'll known modesty, for in
reciting his war record to his pal in
iniquity Ito wit: to Hooker, the re-
nowned bridge artist) he omits his
most noted feat in the fighting line.
| refer to the everlasting walloping he
gave old man Pierce with his big
cane when the old gentleman was
nearly eighty years old and after one
of Lewis pals had pinioned the old
mans arms from behind, so he couldn't
hit back. | don't believe all history
furnishes another instance of young
and vigorous buck, in the prime of
life, pounding so old and helpless a
man. So far as | can find out this is
the only real fight Levi was ever in,
and he ought not to let his modesty
stand in the way of getting full credit
for it. There is this apology for him,
though, that he never would have at
tackled the infirm old man if the latter
hadn't been held back from doing hin
any harm. He was never known tc
fight anybody, old or young, who
could fight back. He is too discreet
and "motest" for that altogether
/ write this in the interest of trutf
and justics, because / don't want ou
Lewis overpowering bashfulness t.
stand in the way of his getting hi
honest dues. PEEPTNG Ton.
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bought an Ancestor.

The Washington correspondent of The
Philadelphia Record writes; '.There is
noble old manor house on an estate not
far from Washington, recently purchased
by a rich Washingtonian. The other day
he asked party of friends down to see
it, and proudly displayed its attractions
till they all exclaimed with delight-de-
light all the more keen because every
thing was more or less dilapidated. When
he had exhausted the house and the gar
den, he said to his guests: 4 bought an
ancestor with this place. Come and let
me introduce you to him. So they all
followed him to secluded spot in the
grounds, where they found fine old
marble vault built into the hillside. The
host opened the rusty iron door, and they
all passed into the cobwebby darkness.
Presently they made out on the left hand
shelf a skeleton lying at full length, with
tiny snake's nest in the breast bone.
That's Col Plantagenet,' said the host,
who built the house and this tomb
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PERU.

Several of our young people are at
tending school out of town, Miss
Della Hapgood at Easton, Pa, Ber-
tie Lyon, Geo. Whitney and Miss
Edna Batchelder are at Burr & Bur-
ton Seminary.
A Mrs. Wait from Windsor is
stopping at Ira Walkers, Mrs. Hall
from Springfield at Chas. Batch
elders, Mr.. Geo. Baldwin from Ches-
ter at Miss Whitney's, and Mrs. }.
J. Hapgood from Boston and Chas'
Barnard from Ill. at M. j. Hapgood's'
Some of our towns people attend
ed the Soldiers reunion at So. Lon
donderry last week. All report
good time.
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ELECTRIC BITTERS.

This remedy is becoming so we known
and so popular as to need no special men
ton. All who have used Z. .ectric Bitters
sing the same song of praise.-A purcr
medicine does not exist and it is guaran-
teed to do a that is claimed. Electric
Bitters will cure all diseases of the liver
and kidneys, will remove pimples, boils'
salt rheum and other affections caused by
impure blood.-Will drive malaria from
the system and prevent as well as
cure all malaria fevers. For cure OF head
ache, constipation and indigestion try
Electric Bitters.-Entire satisfaction
guaranteed, or money refunded. Price
80 cts. and 81 90 per bottle at q. u
Smiths, So Londonderry, and at +. Z
Smiths, Jamaica, vt.
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Early Bridges,

The first bridges were of wood, and
the earliest of which we have any ac-
count was built in Rome 500 years B. G.
The next was erected by Julius Caesar
for the passage of his army across the
Rhine. Trajan's great bridge over the
Danube, ALTO feet long, was made of
timber, with stone piers. The Romans
also built the first stone bridge, which
crossed the Tiber. Suspension bridges are
Of remote origin. A Chinese one men
toned by Kirchen, made Of chains sup
porting a roadway $50 feet in length, was
built A. D. 65, and is still to be seen
The first large iron bridge was erected
over the Severn in TIT. Chicago Ledger.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-09-12

The much maligned compositor and
proof reader have saved one newspaper
from serious loss. The Gazette de France
is the lucky sheet. Accused with sew
eral other papers of printing without au-
thority the act Of accusation against
General Boulanger, The Gazette escaped
on showing that owing to serious mis-
takes in composition and proof reading
the document it published was not
true copy Of the act and that the offense
contemplated by law had not been COM
mitted- The other papers whose COM
positors and proof readers were above re-
proach were convicted and fined.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-09-12

Ten days ago the Montpelier
Watchman sent out circulars to prom
inent Republicans throughout the
State, asking for an opinion as to the
propriety of returning to the old plan
of advancing the lieutenant governor
to first place. Before the Watchman
could make publication of the result
of this legitimate piece of work, the
Burlington Free Press, that makes
great claims to being big daily,
picks the matter up and makes 1t
known. This action of the Free
Press deserves to be characterized as
simply mean. The trouble with the
Free Press is that it wants to make
Lieut-Gov. Woodbury. its candidate,
and it fears the result of the Watch
mans inquiries, 80 it sinks its high
toned p journalism in an effort to
take the wind out of the Watchman's
sails. But it will not succeed. The
great mass of the people are with the
Watcl,man and say" away with your
customs and claims ! Give us man
for Governor who can stand upon his
individual merits"
Our political trimmers will do well
to remember that next year is to be
the peoples year, and that they are
going to demand an active business
man for Governor, not caring a con-
tinental whether he has been Lieut..
Governor or not, but will mean to DC
sure that he has never been lieuten
ant dog whipper for an arrogant ant
domineering corporation.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-09-12
TH LONDONDERRY, VT, THURSDAY EVENING, SEPT r. $780,
wINDHAM COUNTY COURT.

The September term of the Wind
ham County Court convened Tues
day, Hon. John w. Rowell presid-
ing. Quite large number were in
attendance aside from members Of
the bar and jurors. The jury list
contains 80 cases, and of these 25
are said to be set for jury trial, but
when they are taken up one by one it
will be found that one-half of the
number will actually come to trial.
The first case for trial was t's..t OF
Prucius w. Manley VS. Ransom
Covey. This is an action for DANA
ges alleged to have been received by
the plaintiff from a blow given by the
defendent on the head with a heavy
cane, in the month of June 1887.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-09-12

He Dtdn't pronounce II lhst way
An old fellow from the country, who
has plenty Of money invested, some of it
in an uptown hotel of the family sort,
was approached on the first day of open
ing it by natty young man with a de-
bonair smile.
"Have you any rooms en- suiteT he
asked.
"Any what?" inquired the new land
lord.
Rooms en- suite"
''See here, young man, how many Of
them are your asked the granger.
"Just me and Mamie-I mean my
wife. We've haven't been married
long. She sent me around to see If you
had any suites"
"Well, you go home and tell her t.
come right along. We've got plenty Of
rooms, and when you and she are ir
them they'll be too sweet for anything.
II we haven't got rooms in sweets wei
have sweets in rooms. Come again
young feller."-New York News,
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Reunion Echoes.

F. r. Cobb, Commander of Post
Col. w. II. Greenwood of Putney,
calls attention to our omission of that
Post from the order of march. Mr..
Cobb says, in concluding his letter:
81 only write to correct it, not be-
cause of any feeling in the matter.
We think Londonderry did nobly
that day."
Thanks. We beg to assure Mr..
Cobb and his Putney comrades that
the mistake was made in putting the
order of procession into type, and
was not discovered until the entire
edition was printed, and that no one
felt half so bad over the blunder as
we did.
Post Greenwood marched with fly
ing colors Immediately in the rear of
Post Sedgwick, and had eighteen
men, good and true. We hope to
see them again.
BERpAN SHARP SHOOTERS.
During the day an organization OF
Berdan Sharp Shooters was formed
with 16 members present, as follows
Curtis Abbott, Pres. Mr.. Abbott
was formerly lieutenant of Co. h.
His present address is fremont ST.
Boston, and H. L. Campbell OF East
Foxboro, Mass, Sec. Correspond
ence is solicited Pres. and Sec. They
would like to hear from all SHARP
shooters who may feel any interest ii
forming a permanent organization.
A New VETERAN SOCIETY.
The members of Co. E., 18th vt
met at Barney's Hotel and completed
the organization of a Veteran Societ,
for that Co. The following officer
were chosen: Pres, J. M. Bassett
Wilmington Vice Presidents, A. Z
Bickford, West Halifax; d. A
Chamberlain, Nottingham; Alber
Patch, Boston, Mass; Geo. ii
Hubbard, Vernon Sec. and Treas.
H. A. Carpenter, Newfane. Vote
: to meet at Bellows Falls next yea
at the time of the County Vetera
Association.
All members of Co. E., who woul
like to join are requested TO send the
names to the Sec. 1T Newfane wit
: the fee, so cts. II members are no
$ on the roll. Fall in for touch
: elbows, Comrades.
s H. A. Carpenter, Sec.
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Is Consumption Incu rabes

Read the following: Mr.. c. III. Morris,
Newark, Ark, says: "Was down with
abscess of lungs, and friends and physi-
clans pronounced me an incurable con-
sumptive. Began taking DR.. Kings New
Discovery for consumption, am now on
my third bottle, and able to oversee the
work on my farm. 1t is the finest medi-
cine ever made" Jessee Middlewart, De-
catur Ohio, says Had it not been for Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption l
would have died of lung troubles Was
given up by doctors. Am now in best OF
health" Try it. Sample bottles free at
G. 6. Smiths, So. Londonderry, and at
+. f. Smiths Jamaica, VT,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-09-12
Collecting Tax.

A man named Frye, who lived on
Tinkers Island, used to be the town col
lector of Mt. Desert. If he didn't get his
money the first time he called, he had
an original way Of helping the delin-
quent to remember that he would come
again. Taking a piece of chalk from
his pocket, he would write the word
"Tax" on the woodwork Of the room in
large letters; and the authority of the
official is said to have been acknowledged
SO well that the chalk was allowed to re-
main there till time or the payment of
the tax had rubbed it of.-Lewiston
Journal,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-09-12
Tennyson.

A poet should never grow old-or he
should not let it be known. There might
be secret league among the kinsfolk Of
poets to prevent the discovery of the
date of their birth. Aged philosophers
seem in the natural order Of things, but
the man that writes Of youth, love and
the fair face of nature, or the passions
which rarely exist beyond middle age.
should never grow old. Lord Tennyson
at 80 does not seem as if he could be the
poet, Alfred Tennyson, but the fact that
he was born on Aug. 6, 1909, is being
proclaimed by all the papers. The New
York Times says: "In combined length
and distinction there is in English litera-
ture no contemporary or recent parallel
to Tennyson's areer."-Pittsburg Bull
letin
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The Gift" is not displayed ostentatious-
ly in the great German houses. 1t is be-
hind iron doors, to be detected only by
inspection, and is moved by clanking
chains. The deliberation Of the proceed
ing is It's most distinguishing character
istio. You stand in the great hall of the
hotel where reconnaissance has located
the laboring "lift'' and silently await de-
velopments. Everybody else has the
greatest plenty of time. Presently from
the unknown interior iron doors fly open,
and a soldierly looking servant with
brass buttons on his cap, preoccupied
with his responsibilities, steps forth with
an air Of majesty. The doors clang as
they swing, and the lift is there, rather
primitive but elaborate in construction.
Perhaps there may be five passengers
ready to get aboard When four have
taken position the master of the elevator
waves the fifth backward with an awful
air Of authority, and if the rejected one
is an American urgent to go up at once,
he is told peremptorily that there are
places "only for four" The iron doors
are banged, the engines heave and the
massive machine moves. Safety is con-
sultedl Here is a mastery mechanism
that might swing pair Of elephants OF
the size Of Jumbo, but an attempt to lift
at once more than four persons would be
regarded as an affront to the empire.
The things impossible! The French
have the same elevating methods There
is usually an iron gate as well as an iron
door to the ascenseur in France, and in
some Of the first class establishments
they will risk taking up as many as five
passengers at time. The chains tina,
are rugged for the security Of this multi
tude Of irresponsible things are OF links
of wrought iron two inches in diameter
-Murat Halstead.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-09-12
Serene.

There are persons possessed of such
wonderful self poise and serenity of
soul that they never give way to the
vulgar excitement of less evenly bal
anced persons.
A story is told of an old Quaker lady
who was informed by wildly excited
man that her house was on fire.
"It is?" she said, rising calmly and
dropping her knitting into her pocket,
after she had carefully wound the loose
yarn. 81 thank thee for thy informa-
tion, and now if thee will just go and
sound the alarm, I will take my pies out
of the oven, and be ready to tell the peo-
pie what to carry out first. Youths
Companion.
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Vermont News.

The Bennington Battle monument
stands 206 feet today. The capstone
has arrived and will soon be cut into
shape to lay. This stone weighs
about two tons, and is heavier than
either that of Bunker Hill or the
Wa shington monuments. The super
intendent, A. Parsons, expects to
put up the last 80 feet of the monu-
ment in IA days of good weather, and
is confident that he will finish the full
3Ol feet this fall as intended. Work
now is retarded somewhat waiting for
stock.
1t is reported that Mr.. Sanford
of Manchester has struck a splendid
LAYER of blue marble on the Dyer farm
in that town, at a depth of about 20
feet. 1t is of fine color and takes a
beautiful polish. A solid core near
ly four feet in length was taken out,
which shows that the layer is solid
and of sufficient depth for profitable
working.
Henry Perrin, injured in the rail-
way accident at Brooksville, died
from the effects of his injnries al
Mary Fletcher Hospital, Burlington,
at A o'clock Sunday. His injuries
were internal and broken leg.
Henry S. Town of Montpelier has
been offered $4,000 for his hors,
Engineer"
Sherburne Morrison, an old tim,
and well known employe Of tn,
American Express Co., died Satur
day night at the home of his brothe
in Bartonsville, aged 6S years. H
leaves no family. He retired fron
business Is years ago.
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Gounod as q Critic.

As regards singing in particular, l
once heard Gounod say to young girl
who meant to go on the stage, and who,
while gifted with natural abilities, as
we'll as careful training and intelligence.
spoiled them by thick and heavy ut
terance: "The musical voice is better
and better the more nearly it approaches
to spoken words. A purely vocal note,
however beautiful, must be varied and
made distinct by words, which alone
supply expression, dramatic sentiment,
warmth and life. A pure, clear and
distinct utterance Is the first law of the
art of singing. Fortnight Review.
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Made a Compromise.


"Can see you a moment in private"
queried middle aged stranger of Officer
Button at the Third street depot \ dayor
two ago.
''You can, sir. What is itg'
at is the first time / was ever placed
in this position, and l feel very much
embarrassed"
Exactly"
"But the truth is I've been robbed and
want to ask you for the loan of a dol
lar"
"Where were you robbed?"
"On the train"
"How muchW
"Just $4,000 in cash."
"Was that all you had?"
every dollar. If you could now lend
me dollar would try and get fresh
start in the world"
ut wouldn't be business" replied
Button, after a little reflection. "You
might accumulate another fortune and
again be robbed of it, and it would be
encouraging crime"
"Yes, that's so. | hadn't taken that
view of it before. Suppose you give me
quarter. I will give you my word not
to attempt to get fresh start on that
and expose any one to temptation. see
how very wrong it would be, and I'm de-
termined never to accumulate another
fortune"
On his solemn promise to this effect
Button compromised with him for ten
cents.-Detroit Free Press.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-09-12
THE POPULATION OF LONDONDERRY

Is about 1900 and we would say at least
half are troubled with some affection
on the throat and lungs, as those com
plants are, according to statistics, more
numerous than others. We would advise
all our readers not to neglect the oppor-
tunity to call on their druggist and get
bottle Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs. I1idl size Free Large bottles
SOC and 81. Sold by all druggists.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-09-12
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, lever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns. and all Skin eruptions, and poslt-
ively cures Piles or no pay required. 1t
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction'
or money refunded. Price 25 cents box.
For Sale by G. G. Smith, So. London
derry. and F. E. Smith, Jamaica: W.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-09-12
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The undersigned having been restored
to health by simple means, after suffering
for several years with severe lung affec-
ton, and that dreaded disease Con-
sum ptiOn, is anxious to make known
to his fellow sufferers the means of cure.
To those who desire it, he will cheerfully
send Gree of charge) copy of the pre-
scriDtion u-ed, which they will find sure
cure for OnsnmptiOn, Asthma.
Caiarrh. BrOnc hits and all throat
and lung Maladies. He hopes a |
sufferers will Try his Remedy, as it is
invaluable Those desiring the prescrip-
ton, which will cost them nothing, and
may prove blessing. will please address.
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON, Williamsburg,
Kings County, New York. lyr4l
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-09-12
ANTI-SHOKINE PILLS

Cure constipation, biliousness and sick
headache. Vegetable in composition,
harmless in their action, cause no pain.
Miss Sanford, Manchester, Me-, says; !;
They have done me much good and are
invaluable for sick headache" Price Is
cents. DR.. F. S. Hutchinson & Co.
manufacturers, Enosburgh Falls, vt.
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THE uASpsoMEsr LADY IN LONDONDERRY

THE HANpsoMEsT LADY IN LONDONDERRY
Remarked to friend the other day that
she knew Kemps Balsam for the throat
and lungs was superior remedy, as it
stopped her cough instantly when other
cough remedies had no effect whatever.
So to prove this and convince you of its
merit any druggist will give you Sample
Bottle Free. Large size soc and 81.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-09-12

A friend of mine who was giving .
large dinner once called on old T., the
negro caterer, to arrange the dinner and
take the trouble off her hands. Eyes,
ma'am," said old T., "Ell look out for it
all; but fust want to know who de COM
pany is. Is there any clergymen and
them kind a comin'?' Certainly" said
my friend; "but why do you ask such a
question: "Oh," says old T., ''if they 8
clergymen and that sort comm, you
must get more to eat and drink. Them
pious eats tremendousw-Bl -Blackwood's
Magazine.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-09-12
TOURISTS,

Whether on pleasure bent or business,
should take on every trip bottle of Syr-
up of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly
and effectually on the kidneys, liver and
bowels, preventing .fevers, headache and
other forms of sickness. For sale in soc
and sl.OO bottles by all leading druggists.
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Y 0uj

can be cured by purchasing . bottle Of ANTI.
APOPLECTINE and taking 1t according to
directions It Is strongly endorsed by the leading
physicians Of Montreal as "the only" Apoplexy Pre-
ventive and is everywhere regarded as q sure cure
for Paralysis, Heart Disease, Rheamatisn,
Ausina Pectoris, Chronic Brsnchatiss
Liver Complaint, Kidney and Bladder
Troubles, Sciatica, Dyspopsia, &C., &c.
For sale by all druggists. Price bottle SIX
bottles for %. 90. Send to DIR. =. 8. HUTCHINSON
CO., Enosburgh Falls, Vt, o. g. A.. for circulars
and testimonials. 100 Emergencies" price Is cts.
Nailed free to readers of this paper. Tells what to
do in case of accident. and what may result from
hAtnR