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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29

When the "bosses" can't agree it
seems from the following Washing
ton dispatch that the administration
can't decide:
Several days ago, Secretary Win
dom received letter from Congress
man Boutelle inquiring why change
had not been made in the internal rev.
enue collectorship at Portland. The
letter went on to say that the Maine
delegation was unit for the Repub-
lican candidate, and that, under the
circumstances, Mr.. Boutelle thought
change ought to be made at once.
Secretary Window replied that it had
evidently escaped the attention Of TIE
Congressman that the district not
only comprised the state of Maine,
but New Hampshire and Vermont
as we'll. While the Maine delegation
was unit for one candidate, the New
Hampshire delegation was unit for
another, and the Vermont delegation
was unit for still third. These
delegations will have to agree before
an appointment is made.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
Opportunities Thrown Away.

The use of the term abandoned
farms" has been misunderstood by
some. Vermont farms, as rule, are
not sterile, nor have the comparative
ly small number now untitled been
deserted because their possibilities had
been exhausted or found insufficient
to warrant further cultivation. The
real reasons it is not necessary now
to review at length; but they lie less
with the farms themselves than with
the people, who have failed to realize
and secure the full possibilities of
Vermont's farming lands.
The farmers of the state, however,
are giving signs of new life and vigor.
They are thinking and reasoning.
They have learned that the uses to
which farms are put must be consis-
tent with the nature of the soil, the
climate and the location if the best
results are to be attained, and that
they must put brain, as well as mus
Gle, into their work. They are wise
ly giving increased attention to the
raising Of horses and cattle; and al
ready they are reaping an encourag-
ling reward.
If only Vermonters themselves
would take up the lands now lying
idle and devote them intelligently to
the purposes for which they are suit
ed. there would be no occasion to
talk of Swedish immigration and if
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29

CHAUTAUoUA, N. Y, Aug. 20
While here, Corporal Tanner was in
terviewed regarding his difficulties in
the Pension Office. He said "They
say we are bankrupting the Treasury,
and yet Mr.. Window comes out with
a report showing an increased surplus.
Every taxpayer ought to be in favor
of pensions, because the money is
distributed in every city and village
and hamlet. There was Congress
a few months ago. Some things were
promised the surviving veterans and
their widows. If those promises are
to be falsifed, l know of one man
who is mighty out of place in his
office. The papers have been howl
ing considerably because the COM
missioner made lot of cases special.
l wish / had the power. l would
settle those cases within forty-eight
hours. There are 100000 others
waiting. will say that the commits
sioner will sit up nights, as he has
done for six months, to do justice to
the veterans"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29

A Grand Army Post at Camden,
N. J. has adopted the following res
olutions:
Whereas, By recent decision of
the Pension Bureau the character of
a soldiers discharge cannot affect his
claim for pension on account of disa-
bilities and
Whereas, Such decision implies
that dishonorable discharge from
the army or navy is not regarded as
bar to pension, therefore be it
Resolved, That we, as honorably
discharged soldiers and sailors, do
hereby repudiate and denounce said
decision as an insult to all true and
honorable defenders of the Republic.
Resolved, That we, as honorably
discharged soldiers and sailors, owe
it to ourselves, as well as to the gov
eminent we helped perpetuate, to
give public expression to our senti-
ments regarding this outrageous deg
radiation of what should be roll of
honor and that the adjutant of this
post is hereby directed to have copy
of these resolutions prepared for pub
lication in the press.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
The Specter Guest.

An undertaken in Madrid, who lived
over his shop, one night gave grand
ball. At the height Of the festivities a
gentleman in full evening dress joined
the company. He danced with the host
ess and her daughter; he danced with
the guests. He seemed to enjoy himself
thoroughly. The undertaken thought
he recognized the race, but didn't like to
be rude and ask the strangers name.
By and by all the guests departed and
only the unknown was left.
"Shall send for cab for your said
the host at last.
"No, thank you; I'm staying in the
house."
Staying in the house! Who are you,
sir?'
"Why, don't you know me? I'm the
corpse that was brought in this after
noon"
The undertaken in horror rushed to
the mortuary chamber, where in Spain
it is usual for the dead to be removed.
The coffin was empty. His wife and
daughter had been dancing with corpse!
But it turned out that the gentleman
had only been in trance and had sud
denly recovered. Hearing the revelry
above, and being possessed of a keen
though CHASTITY sense of humor, he had
got out of his coffin and joined the fes-
tive party. He was presentable, for in
Spain the dead are generally buried in
full evening dress.-New York Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
General NeWS-Sifted.

STREAToR, Ills, Aug. 26.-The
vestibule train on the Santa Fe route,
running between Kansas City and
Chicago, met with a serious accident
at Kinsman, small station Is miles
north of here, at 8 o'clock this morn
ing. The train was heavily loaded
with Grand Army veterans and theil
friends bound for the Milwaukee en-
campment, and consisted of several
extra coaches. BY the spreading OF
the rails, three coaches, two Pullman
sleepers and the dining car were
thrown from the track down an en-
bankment, a distance of forty feet
In all there were probably so 0persons
hurt and though none were killed
outright, eleven are in very danger.
GUS condition, and it is feared the
majority will die.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
PRICE THREE CENTS.
Neal COWS War on Smoking.

Gen. Dow Is strongly opposed to the
use OF tobacco, and has carried on life
long crusade against it. He always has
claimed that tobacco dulls the moral
sense. Many years ago, before there
were any railroads, a man travelling in
a stage coach with Dow one day lighted
a cigar.
Iwish you would stop smoking, SIR
said Dow.
sis smoking offensive to you" the man
asked.
'Yes, SIR"
"Well, I'll stop as soon as I've finished
this cigar
Without another word Dow suddenly
reached forward, pulled the cigar from
the mans lips and threw it into the road
The man fired up, but looked at the
well knit figure of his fellow passenger,
regarded the bright light in his eyes
and cooled off.
81 recall an incident coming down the
Rigi, while / was travelling in Europe"
said the general. European railroads did
not provide separate smoking car then,
and don't know as they do now. A
passenger in our car was complacently
smoking his cigar.
"'You're an Englishman, sir, aren't
you? l said to him.
"'Oh, no. said he briskly; I'm an
American
"'Whatl you an American and smok-
ing in the presence OF ladies!"
"He stopped smoking, but with poor
grace, and he looked as if he would like
to eat me.
He was of different type from
man whom ] met on a steamer in the
English channel. / asked him to stop
smoking, and he did so with profuse
apologies. told him that believed
that tobacco dulls the moral sense, but
he smiled at the idea.
"'You furnish proof of my theory,
sir, said I. You were smoking when
you ought not to have been, and you ac-
knowledged it as soon as l called your
attention to it. Tobacco dulled your
moral sense. "-Lewiston Journal
Try "The Acton" 1t is the best
sc cigar on earth.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29

A man in Clay, who owes US over two
years subscription, put his paper back
in the postoffice last week marked "re-
fused" We have heard Of many mean
men. There is the man who used the
wart on his neck for collar button, the
one who pastured a goat on his grand
mothers grave, the one who stole cop
pers from dead mans eyes, the one
who got rich by giving his five children
nickel each to go to bed without sup
per and then stealing the nickel after the
children were asleep; but for pure,
downright meanness the man who will
take a paper for years, mark it "re-
fused" and then stick it back into the
postoffice, is entitled to the first pre-
mium.-Linevills (Ala.) Democrat.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
A WOmatn's Discovery,

Another wonderful discovery has been
made and that too by lady in this coun'
ty. Disease fastened its clutches upon
her and for seven years she withstood its
severest tests, but her vital organs were
undermined and death seemed imminent.
For three months she coughed incesantly
and could not sleep. She bought of us a
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption and was so much relieved
on taking first dose that she slept all
night and with one bottle has been mi
raaulously cured Her name is Mrs. LII
ther Lutz." Thus write W. c. Hamrick
& Co., of Shelby, N. C.-Get a free
trial bottle at G.. G, Smiths, So Lon
donderry, or at f. E. Smiths Jamaica.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
Vermont News.

There is a stone in the Connecticut
river at Woodsville on which corner
two states, New Hampshire and
Vermont three counties, Orange,
Caledonia and Grafton; and foul
towns, Newbury, Ryegate, Haver.
hill and Bath.
Edmund F. Hoskins, lately in the
jewelry business in Rutland, and who
filed petition in the Court of Insol.
vency, will pay his creditors Is cents
on the dollar.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
rime to reform tho calendar.

An ingenious Yankee, with an eye to
adjusting himself to his environment,
has moved reorganization of the cal
endar. Winter, he contends, should be-
gin on Jan. and include March; spring
should commence with April and in
clude June; July, August and Septem-
Der should constitute summer, and the
fall, beginning with October, should not
end till after Christmas. His new cal
endar would play the mischief with ira
ditions, but it would come nearer to ac-
tual experience than does the present
antiquated European article. The pro-
cession of the equinoxes is too slow alto
gether for the American climate. Facts
are on the side of reform, and if the
weather does not speedily repent and
bring forth fruits more meet for repent
ance than rank grass and dropsical pota-
toes, the newly established department
of agriculture will be called on to revise
the calendar. ar.-Brooklyn eitizen.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29

If there are any of the SITTER S
readers who do not believe in liter
al resurrection they can be convinced
Of their error by watching the politi-
cal grave-yards in Vermont for the
next six months, and see how they
will bob up for governor. There is
said to be terrible rent in "Jim
Batch's" grave already. 1t will not
be surprising to see him 'scome forth
most any day, clad in full c. V. R.
uniform.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
RuckIen,s Arnica SaIve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin eruptions, and posit-
lively cures Piles. or no pay required. 1t
S 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. VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29

To the Soldiers of Windhdm County
Another year brings us to our 9TH
annual Reunion which will occur on
Sept. 9Th at South Londonderry.
Let every one make an effort to be
present. The citizens and comrades
of that town are putting forth their
best efforts to make the occasion one
of interest and pleasure. Half rates
on the Conn. River r. R., a special
train will be run on the narrow gauge
road, leaving Brattleboro at 10 O'Clock
a. M, returning leave Londonderry
at about 5 o'clock p. m. A number
of distinguished comrades have been
invited and are expected to be present
Come, comrades one and all, for an
other "touch of elbows" and another
hearty fraternal greeting.
G. M. RUSSELL,
President of County Association.
Wilmington, Aug. 26, '89.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
The Common FIy.

The common fly lays more than one
hundred eggs, and the time for egg lay
ing to maturity is only about two weeks.
Most of us have studied geometrical pro-
gression. Here we see it illustrated. Sup
pose one fly commences Ito multiply
and replenish the earth" about June l..
June Is, if all lived. would give $50.
Suppose 20 of these are females, July
would give us. supposing no cruel wasp
terfere, 1880 flies. Suppose 5,e25 Of
these are females, we might have. July
15, S43, ,720 fiies.-Nsw York Telegram.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29

the latter scheme is undertaken, the
day will come when Vermonters will
regret that they did not at this time
seize the opportunities that they per-
mitted foreigners to improve to their
benefit and profit. it.-Rutland Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
Friendly Advice,

came across trio of reminiscent
managers the other night just in time to
hear the following, which the narrator,
Ben Stern, of the Carleton company, says
he has never seen in print:
ANDY McKaye was managing The
Seven Ravens when they got stranded
in Chicago. He didn't lose his appetite
over the event, however, and he sat in a
restaurant eating one night when VAIN
rata, the rope walker, who was one of
the company, came in in great distress
and asked McKaye how on earth he was
to get back to New York. 1t was the
first time he was ever stuck in this way
and he couldn't stay in Chicago and
starve.
"'Well, there's nothing to keep you
from going back to New York. said Nc
Kaye; the company's broken up and the
way is OPEN
"'But, great heavens, haven't cent?
Nov, look here, said McKaye;
aren't you the greatest wire walker in
American
"tOf course Wainratta said.
"'Well, there are wires all the way
from here to New York. I'd advise you.
by the way, to travel at night; the tele-
graph company charges only half rates
.l"-. '"-Philadelphia Press.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
WAS He MURDERED?

Is a question often asked, when a per-
son is found dead that had previously en-
ioyed good health. The verdict often is
"Apoplexy or Heart Disease" Samuel
Carvitt of Fairbanks, Me-, says; Last
August l was taken with the palpitation
of the heart; Could not lie in bed; had
to sleep in rocking chair; procured
bottle of Anti-Apoplectine it relieved
me at once so l could lie down and have
a good nights rest, and have ever since"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
The Worth of Silence.

Men great in deeds are often taciturn.
Does their taciturnity arise from the diff
fidence which fears lest words should ex-
ceed deeds, or from conviction that
safety is promoted by silence? Wash
ington's reserve made him stiff, formal
and i'll at ease in company, but it also
prevented his plans from being betrayed
to an enemy and the country from being
deceived by his promises. William the
Silent was frugal of words, because re-
serve that concealed his designs, even
from those acting with him, was neces-
sary to the independence of the Neither
lands. A writer in Leisure Hours says
that the most dramatic Of silent men was
Wallenstein, the antagonist of Gustavus
Adolphus, and the commander of the
emperor's armies in the thirty years
war. He insisted that the deepest silence
should reign around him. His officers
took care that no loud conversation
should disturb their general. They knew
that chamberlain had been hanged for
waking him without orders, and that an
officer who would wear clanking spurs
in the commanders presence had been
secretly put to death. In the room of
his palace the servants glided as if phan-
toms, and a dozen sentinels moved
around his tent charged to secure the
silence the general demanded. Chains
were stretched across the streets in order
to guard him against the disturbance of
sounds Wallenstein's taciturnity, which
made him shun speech, and his love of
silence, that caused him to be irritated
at the slightest noise, were due to his
constitutional temperament. He never
smiled, he never asked advice from any
one, and he could not endure to be gazed
at, even when giving an order. The sol.
diers, when he crossed the camp, pre-
tended not to see him, knowing that a
curious look would bring them punish
ment.-Boston Budget.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
ENTITLED To THE BEST.

All are entitled to the best that their
money will buy, so every family should
have, at once, bottle of the best family
remedy, Syrup of Figs, to cleanse the
system when costive or bilious. For sale
in soc and S1.O0 bottles by all leading
druggists.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29

The Democratic organ at Brattle-
boro once more comes to the rescue
of the So. Londonderry postoffice.
1t told very pretty story last week,
but, unfortunately, with possibly a
single exception, it was utterly de-
void of truth.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
A Queer Mine of valuable Wood.


Forty miles above New Orleans is the
old bed Of the Bonnet Carre crevasse.
Fifteen years ago the Father of Waters
burst his bolts and swept through there
to Lake Pontchartrain. Five years ago
the state of Louisiana, with the assist
ance of the Mississippi Valley railroad,
rebuilt the Bonnet Carre levee, but it
could not restore altogether the condi-
tions prevailing antecedent to the Gre
vase. The river in the ten years it
passed through the swamp piled up its
sands against the big cypress forests
there. 1t has left behind buried for
est. The piled up sand has deadened
nearly all the trees, and shingle mill
is now at work there manufacturing
them into shingles with all the rapidity
with which that machine works. New
Orleans Times-Democrat.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29

1t is now thought that the next
Sta te muster will be held at Benning
ton at the time of the unveiling Of the
battle monument.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29

1t has been noticeable for several
years that when certain Republicans
$50 called) of this county need any
defence there is a Democratic organ
ready to attempt it.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29

"Well, Brown, how do you find
yourself?" "Never lose myself. If
/ did, / suppose I'd ADVERTISE
Harper's Bazar.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
THE POPULATION OF LONDONDERRY

THE POPULATION OF LONDONDERRY
Is about 1900 and we would say at least
one-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 a
bottle Kemps Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs. Trial size Free. Large bottles
SOC and 81. Sold by all druggists.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
Liberation Notice!

This is to certify that l have given
my son, Milon b. Goddard his time du-
ring the remainder Of his minority, and
that l shall pay no debts of his contrac.
ting nor claim any of his earnings aft I
this date.
Josiah A. Goddard.
Wardsboro, Vt, Aug. %, 1889.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
()u(j

can be cured by purchasing bottle Of ANTI.
APOPLECTINE and taking 1t according to
directions 1t Is strongly endorsed by the leading
physicians Of Montreal. "the only Apopexy Pre-
ventive, and is everywhere regarded as sure cure
for Paralysis, Heart Disease, Rheumatism,
Angina Pectsris, Chronic Bronchitis,
Liver Complaint, Kidney and Bladder
Troubles, Sciatiea, Dyspepsia, &C., dce.
For sale by all druggists Price 90 bottle six
bottles for %. 90. Send to DIR. F. s. HUTCHINSON
4 CO., Enosburgh Falls Vt, o. 3. 4, 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
tniu
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
Four of q Kind.

Is pretty good hand, and so was
this one-for the hangman. And
they we're swung off at the Tombs in
New York last Friday: Nolan, Pack
enham, Carolin and Lewis, four con-
demned murderers.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
DON'T READ THIS
Unless There Is

A SPAVIN ON YOUR HORSE.
Spavins, Ringbones Curbs, Splints, "swee-
ney" aud all soft punches can be positively and
permanently cured by using DR.. Milier's spav-
I'm Ointment, a ne remedy that is positive
cure. Hundreds of cases successfully treated.
No failures yet. F. A. Woodbridge, Spring
Hill Stock Farm, vergennes, VI, says; at is
the best remedy in the market for the cures it is
advertised to effect and the only SPAWN and
Ringbone cure worthy of the name" Send your
address on postal for books of treatmen, and
testimonials. The right remedy is worth $50. to
you. We have it. Price 81. per box, and only
one box required for cure. At druggists.
Use no other.
THE CITY DRUG STORE.
vergcnnes, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29

"Billy" Malone is the Republican
nominee for Governor of Virginia
and proposes to give the Democrats
a walloping.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
Git nm DOhhin.

Git up DObbtn.
Secretary of War Proctor has pur-
chased of C. G. Ioomis of Poultney
a fine bay Hambletonian horse, pay
ing therefor $500.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
-THE-
1LONDONDERRYslsSlFTER I
HENRY M. SHANKs, PUBLIsERH.

Terms, 800 Year, strictly in
advance. Persons outside of Windham
County who receive the paper in single
wrappers must send 10 cents in addition
to pay for wrapping and postage.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
MARRIED..

In So. Londonderry Aug. %, by Rev.
O. p. Fuller, Charles c. Plympton of
Walpole., N H. and Rilla P. Orkins OF
Londonderry.
In Garrettsville,, N. Y, Aug 81, Chas.
M. Hoskins and Frances M. Harris.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29

sS-Entercd At the Post.office at So. London
derry as second class matter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29

LANDS. PATENTS. PENSIONS.
HORACE l.. STILES, Atty at Law,
Formerly of Moas Sd Independent Battery, Artillery Brigade
9th Corps Eight experience Bureaus.
never dareen to Pensions
INCREASE
of
is 10
soldiers
disability
lreceve prompt atento
Correspondence solicited Address HORACE T. STILES
Washington, d. @.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
Burglary in Weston.

Hannum's store in Weston was
burglarized last night and about SIG.
taken.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29

Atlantic City saloons are called
,scabinets because of the spirits
therein.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
"Take a PjII?"

"whose ?" "why, Ayers, Of course"
AYERS PILLS are the best. They regu-
late Digestion, cure Biliousness, Collie, and
Constipation, relieve Sick Headache, Neu-
ralgia, and Rheumatism. They contain no
calomel and are sugar-coated. Mild, but
effective, they are the favorite family med
icine. As an afterdinner pill, used by
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-29
Sitter John, Editor.

EVE, AUG. 20, 1889.