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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16
A Nervy Suicide.

The suicide mania is making great raw
ages in the Austrian army. Shortly
after the death of the crown prince an
officer of the Prince of Wales hussars
blew his brains out. A few days ago the
colonel Of the Sixty second regiment of
the line shot himself in Hungary. But
one of the most extraordinary cases Of
suicide on military record is now report
ed from Klausenberg. Lieut.. Mangesius,
one of the most popular officers Of the
garrison, proceeded on Saturday to the
barracks, where his company was quar-
tered, and was observed to be absent
minded and depressed. He went into
a room where number of the new mag
azine rifles were kept, and loaded one Of
them with bullet. He then called in
two men. Addressing one of them he
said: Take this rife and let us see If
you can aim properly. Point at my left
eye" The soldier had no idea the wea-
pom was loaded, and, obeying the words
Of command, make ready" Present."
Fire." he discharged the rifle at dis
lance Of three yards into the officers eve.
The bullet went through his skull, and
death was, Of course, instantaneous. He
left letter for his captain saying that
the soldier who shot him was innocent.
London Telegraph.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16
A Colorado Wonder.

s. NJ. Hardy, Of Hardy's Ranch, Wal
lace county, Kan, while on recent
hunting trip in Kansas and Colorado
with friend, went to the ranch of
Charles KRIS, about five miles southwest
of Grenada, Colo, beside deep gulch,
where away down flows a tributary to
the Arkansas river. KRIS readily gave
them shelter for the night, renarkipg
that it was seldom that guests ever called
in that lonely place. He told them also
that seven years before this he had lived
on the Pecos river, at the foot of noun
tain spur, herding cattle, and one day
large bear entered the chicken coop and
his wife ran to the rescue. She got such
fright that she was sick for several
months, and then they moved to their
present home. Mrs. KRIS gave birth to
child shortly after, which was never
known to have been seen by any one.
The visitors heard strange noises which
seemed to emanate from closed closet
They also heard Mrs. KRIS singing and
asked KRIS if he had any children. He
then said 81 will show you curiosity,
but you must never breathe it." He
then showed them child three feet
high. weighing forty pounds and COM
pound of human being. bear and chicken.
Its head was like that of a bear, but its
eyes were those of a human and its ears
were combination of human and bear,
as were its mouth and chin. There was
a full growth of soft hair over the face,
head and neck. In place Of arms it had
feathered wings. The mother loves it
dearly, and will not permit it tc be ex-
hibited.-Kansas City Times.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16
THE NEW DISCOVERY.

You have heard your friends and neigh
bors talking about it. You may yourself
be one of the many who know from per-
sonal experience just how good thing it
is. If you have ever tried it, you are one
of its staunch friends, because the Won
derful thing about it is. that when once
gwen trial, DIR. Kings New Discovery
ever after holds place in the house. If
you have never used it and should be af-
flicted with cough, cold or any Throat,
Lung or Chest trouble, secure bottle at
once and give it fair trial. tits guaran-
teed every time, or money refunded. Trial
Bottles Free at G. G. Smiths Drug
store.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16
PERU.

Rev. Mr.. Dugan, Mr.. & Mrs. M.
j. Hapgood, and Mrs. Robert Batch
elder attended the Musical Festival
at Rutland last week.
j. c. Lakin is home again after an
absence of some eight months.
Rev. Mr.. Dugan has moved to
Peru where he will remain for the next
six months. Services will commence
at 10 :45 a. m. Services at Weston
in the p. m.
Mrs. o. P. Simonds, who has been
confined to her room for the last five
months, has so far recovered as to be
able to walk into the dining-room and
take her meals with the family.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16
CHESTER DEPOT.

We understand Walter Ballard is
to help Warner Church through
planting.
About $4,000 was cleared for the
Chester Steamer fund al the dance
and concert recently given.
s. l.. Amsden injured his arm
quite severely while at work on the
back planef at the steam mill.
We understand j. c. Jones con-
templates locating a fountain upon
his lawn, as he has wind mill front
of his house for some purpose.
We would like to know what the
young ladies of this place did with the
carriage that they were seen to have
in their possession one night of this
week.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16
ANDOvER.

The Sunday School was reorgani-
zed last Sunday by the choice of c.
A. Osborne as Supt. W. A. Feltt,
Asst. Supt. Mrs. S. A. Rowell,
Sec. S. Thompson, Treas. Mabel
Feltt, Asst. Treas. Emma Holt,
Librarian. Treasurer reported bal
ance, after paying all outstanding
bills, of $3.50.
Chellis Thatcher has moved on tC
the Derby farm.
Moses Snow of Ludlow has traded
for the Knights place and took pos
session last week.
A Sunday School of about % schol-
ars has been formed in the Puffer
district with Mrs. Dea. Baldwin as
Supt.
C. S. Leonard went to Rutland
last Monday.
Elder Kenney is attending the 18th
anniversary exercises of the Baptist
denomination in Boston.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16
SAXTONS RIVER.

Dea. f. S. Sabin, 81 years old in
January, was confined to his room
three weeks ago and to his bed ten
days ago, caused by old age and fec
BILE heart, died Tuesday.
Ira Wiley, an old neighbor and the
same age died about three weeks ago
similarly afflicted. Edward Hall, an
old citizen about 80 years, died about
a month ago and buried in Westmins-
ter West. David Allen died in West
minister East last Thursday, SO years
old, worn out or diseased heart, and
buried in Manchester, N. H. This
seems to be hard season for aged
people, several others have passed
away recently.
A. II. Sabin came home to visit
his parents after the celebration in
New York and returned to New Jer-
sey last Wednesday.
The season is four weeks earlier
than last year. Cattle and sheep
were put into pastures April II, and
have not been fed at the barns since.
Apple trees are in blossom. Last
year they did not blossom until about
June 10, but last season was unusual
ly late. Fruit trees in the valleys
have blossomed very full. Last year
the valley trees did not bear fruit.
Orchards and high land show some
blossoms, more than was expected
after the abundant crop of last season.
Oats are growing and look nice. Not
much corn has been planted though
the ground is ready, fearing colder
weather. Mercury went up to 95 in
the shade, Thursday, and Friday,
struck tree near the house
of l. w. Warner. Grass is thin and
unless we have abundant showers hay
crop will be light.
"Dog cheap"-HoP Compound, PrSrs, SOC
High Merit. Low Prices. Spring Tonic, made
from FRESH Hops. Pleasant Try 1t.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16

SPEER's UNFERMENTED GRAPE JUICE.
Is extensively used by Churches
where fermented wine is discarded.
1t is also used for medicinal purposes
in cases where Physicians wish to get
the medicinal properties without stim-
ulation. The juice is preserved by
extracting the yeast priciple as it runs
from the press and will keep in any
climate so long as prevented from
coming in contact with warm air.
Prepared at Mount Prospect Vine
yards, Passaic, N. j. Sold by
Druggists.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16
A Mule Wearing Breeches.

came across an instructive note in a
recent supplement to a catalogue of the
Boston Athenaum which interested me
as showing that there are some places in
the world where it is not necessary to
get up societies for the prevention of
cruelty to animals. The reference is to
the Canary islands, where G. Ed~ardes
saw in the town of Tacaronte spectacle
which appealed to his risibilities as well
as to his sympathy. 1t was a mule
walking up the street at demure pace
in two pairs of sackcloth breeches." The
muleteer, observing the astonishment of
the tourist, fastened to explain to him
the reason for this devotion to an animal
of the habiliments Of man. sit is be-
cause of the dies, senior, the cursed flies"
and the smile of sympathy with which
the remark was ruade left no doubt of
its sincerity-.-74soston Post.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16
WESTON.

w. S. Fem of Westminster was
in town over the Sabbath.
M. H. Goddard of Ludlow was in
town doing business Tuesday of this
week.
VIM. H. Abbott is very sick with
no hopes of recovery.
M. l.. Sweetland has sold the Lucy
Stevens homestead place to Mrs.
Martha Osborn of Andover, who
takes possession at once.
The w. C. T. U. are making
prepations for the temperance insti-
tute which is to be held here soon.
Mrs. M. G. Holland has opened a
Millinery store and with Mrs. A. l..
Howard, as assistant Milliner. New
oods and low prices.
"Aunc Jennie says, HOP Compound is just
splendid in the Spring, made a new man of
James" PNTs, SOC. TRY IT. Big Success.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16
Vermont News.

John Marcot, a shoemaker at Bur-
lington, was killed in the railroad
yard there Friday morning. When
the morning mail south stopped at the
Burlington depot, Marcot got aboard
is speak with friend, and then rode
out into the yard a short distance
from the depot and jumped from the
moving train. As is very likely to
happen when so reckless thing is
done, he was drawn under the cars
and so injured that he died in about
an hour.
A Rutland jeweler was astonished
recently by being asked to repair a
watch nearly 250 years old. 1t was
net very large around, midway be-
tween iady's watch and the usual
size of mans timepiece but it was
an inch and quarter thick and quite
heavy. 1t is owned by F. R. Hollis
ter of Providence. 1t was manufac-
tured by G. W. Lee and is of foreign
make. 1t is of style known as
verge and there is but one screw in it
and that is used to tighten or loosen
the spring. 1t has no minute hand,
but the dial is marked off for quarters,
halves and three-quarter hours. 1t is
valued at $500.
Miss Clara Bennett of Manches-
ter, who has been in Troy the past
four years studying at Beauregard's
art school, returns home this week
for .the summer. The Troy Press
has this pleasant notice about Miss
Bennett:
"She is one of Beauregard's most
promising pupils, possessing rare tai
ent, keen eye for the beautiful and
faculty seldom equaled in amateurs
for rapid and accurate sketching.
Miss Bennett is the daughter of the
celebrated frescoer, George Bennett,
who painted the interior of the Mont
pelier capitol and nearly all the prom
inent churches in Vermont" ."-Rut-
land Herald.
The funeral services of the veteran
conductor of the Central Vermont
road, Josiah Bowtell, were held at
Bellows Falls on Saturday. The at
tendance was exceptionally large, and
the Episcopal church, in which the
services were conducted, was COM
pletely filled. There was large rep
resentation Of railroad officials and
employees, and the bearers were six
conductors, three from the Cheshire
road and like number from the Cen
tral Vermont. The interment was in
the cemetery near the church, and the
procession to the grave was headed by
so railroad employees. The floral Of
ferings were profuse, two handsome
pieces being sent from Rutland. A
number of relatives and friends of the
deceased, living in Rutland, attend
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16
SOUTH LONDONDERRY, EVENING" MAY 16 1890


Commissioner of Pensions, Tanner,
In a recent address at Columbia,
Tennessee, used the following plain
language:
"Among the scores of thousands
upon that roll of honor are 1881.
no one of whom draws from the
Treasury of the United States So. 76
per month, 3S7 who draw 1915 per
month, 1898 draw So, SO draw S.266-
2-3, draw S2.66, draw $3.50, A
draw 1925, drawS2.121-2, 81 1902
draw 50, 2 draw Sl.S7, 283 draw 81.
NJ Chairman, lift my hat in awe
and bow in reverance to that extreme
ly cultured intellect which can make
so fine distinction as two-third per
cent. per month in disability of men
who stood on the same battlefield.
For 20 years, under varying cir
cumstances, | have pleaded the cause
of my comrades who wore the blue.
Now | am thankful that at these fin
ger tips rests some power; as that
power is mine, l broadly say l pro-
pose as soon as possible to call in
every one of the certificates of pension,
the figures of which | have named,
and reissue them on the basis of the
truth that no man ought to be down
on the pension roll of the United
States for less than one dollar per
week, though | may wiring from the
hearts of some the prayer, God help
the surplus.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16
Proof,

1t is very sharp emergency that can
catch Pat, even when he is ignorant and
ragged. An Irishman, whose garments
were in tatters, was brought before a
magistrate on charge that he was
vagrant.
What have you to say to the charge
that you have no visible means of sup
port?" asked the justice.
Pat drew from the pocket of his torn
coat loaf of bread. the half of a dried
Goldfish, and several cold potatoes. These
he spread upon the stand before him
and coolly asked:
"What do you think of thin. yer
honor-shure an isn't thin visible
ulanes of support Youth CoIn:.s--.l
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16
100 LADIES WANTED.

and 100 men to call on any druggist for
FREE trial package of Lanes Family
Medic ines, the great root and hero rem
edy, discovered by DIR. Silas Lane while
in the Rocky Mountains. For diseases of
the blood, liver and kidneys it is posi-
tive cure. For constipation and clearing
up the complexion it does wonders. Chill.
dren like it. Every one praises it. Large
size package, 80 cents. At all druggists.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16
White and Black must be served alike.

White and Black must be served alike.
The Interstate Commerce Com.
mission has decided the case of VIM.
H. Heard, colored, against the Geor-
gia Railway Company. Heard COM
planned that he was compelled to ride
from Augusta to Atlanta in a second
class, dirty smoking and passenger
compartment car, although he was
travelling on first-class ticket
The Commission held that the rail-
road company had violated the law
in not providing cars for the white
and colored passengers equal in com.
forts, accommodation and equipment.
An order was issued directing the
Georgia Company to at once furnish
their colored passengers with cars of
equal comfort TO those furnished
white passengers.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16

An honest confession is good fol the
soul. The Londonderry SITTER admits
that Vermont has the biggest fools in tie
world, but to counter4ct the effect of the
assertion, claims to have the largest wo-
mel, the sweetest women, and the small
est women. If "SIFTfR JOHN" will WIS.,
it Houston the Tribune will show him
right here in this city the prettiest, sweet
est, most modest and best built women
on the face of Gods green earth. Come
down, John, and feast your eyes.-Hous-
toni Texas Tribune.
Thanks, brother Tribune, we should
like to visit you and see some of your
women who, if any like your newspa.
pers, taking the Tribune as a speci-
men, must, indeed, be fine, but our
mission lies in Vermont and we can't
be running after strange gods OF god
eses, either. Send us up half doz-
en- of your best specimens. Well
take great pleasure in teaching them
the Vermont hug and learning them
to chew gum, and we'll take them
over our glorious green hills where
they will imbibe an atmosphere that
will send the blood galloping through
their veins in manner unknown
in Texas. Besides we'll show them
some of the finest men on Goods
green earth" and not fools, either.
Indeed, We have but few of these and
they are easily disposed of-we send
them to the Legislature or put them on
County Boards Of Education.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16
PRICE THREE CENTS.
FORCED TO LEAVE HOME.

Over go people were forced to leave
their homes yesterday to call for FREE
trial package of Lanes Family Medicine.
If your blood is bad, your Liver and Kid
neys out of order, If you are constipated
and have headache and on unsightly COM
plexion, don't fail to call an any druggist
today for FREE sample of this grand
remedy. The ladies praise it. Everyone
likes it. Large size package, so cents.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16
A SOUND LEGAL OPINION.

E. cambridge, Munday Esq, County
Atty, Clay Co., Tex. says: "Have used
Electric Bitters with most happy results.
My brother also was very low with Mala-
rial Fever and Jaundice, but was cured
bo timely use of this medicine. Am sat
isfied Electric Bitters saved his life"
Mr.. d Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave, Ky.
adds like testimony, saying He posi-
lively believes he would have died, had it
not been for Electric Bitters.
This great remedy will ward off, as well
as cure all Maiasial Diseases, and for all
Kidney, Liver and Stomach Disorders
stands unequaled. Price SOC and 81 at
G. G. Smiths Drug Store.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16

D. K. Simonds, editor of the
Manchester Journal has been appoint
ed postmaster at that place. Mr.. ST.
monds was removed for offensive par
tisanship by the Cleveland admins
tration, and is reinstated for the same
reason. 1t is poor rule that won't
work both ways. Congratulations
BROTHER Simonds. Continue to give
'em fits
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16
BuckIen,s Arnica SaIxe.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin eruptions, aad posit-
lively cures Piles or no pay required. 1t
S. guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price % cents a box.
For Sale by G. G. Smith, So. London
derry, and F. E. Smith, Jamaica, vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16
O LAZY PEOPLE

are bane to society, but many of us feel
lazy, used up, played out and languid at
this season of the year when we simply
need an Inrigorating Tonic. These bad
feelings can be cured by the use of one
bottle of anti-Apoplcctine, the great
Spring medicine. Sold at your druggists
for $1.O0. F. E. Freeman of johnson,
VT, says "'Anti-Apoplectine' gave me
an appetite and did me the most good of
any remedy l ever took.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16

l.. NJ. Reed Of Bellows Falls and
n. A. Baily of Rutland are in lndi
annapolis attending the National Con-
vention of the Knights of Honor as
delegates from the Grand Lodge of
the State.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16

Postmaster Redington of Rutland
has resigned. Mr.. Redington goes
to New York city to practice his pro-
fession.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16

James B. Smith, local editor Of
the Springfield Republican, was shot
and killed Monday morning by his
brother-in-law, who mistook him for
a burglar.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16
For Sale or to Let !

The Farm known as the Stevens Farm
in Londonderry, 1-2 miles from Lon.
donderry Village, comprising nearly 300
acres. Keeps 30 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 natural
and beautiful scenery.
Stock and tools with the place or sep
crate.
For further particulars enquire of S.
M. Holden So. Londonderry, F. E. Stew.
ems on the place or
GEO. III. PAYNE. NJ. D.
s... Boston, Mass,
800 fremont st.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16

South Dakota vot, d Tuesday on
the adoption of the Sioux Falls con-
stitution. A light vote was cast there
being no opposition to the adoption
of the constitution.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16
BIRTHS.

In So. Londonderry, May 10,
son to DIR. and Mrs. B. F. milling
ton.
In North Chester, May s, son
to Mr.. & Mrs. G. L. Davis.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16

Gov. Dillingham; has issued an Or
der clarifying the Vermont militia
for their I" discipline, gentlemanly be-
havior and soldierly bearing" during
their centennial visit to New York.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16

Teacher-It seems you are never able
to answer any of my questions How
is this, my little boyl
Little Johnnie-lf knew the things
you asked me. ria'am. dad wouldn't 60
to the trouble of sending me here.-Has-
'lAr'u RazAn
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16

hetter thah going out OF the STATE.
The Rutland Herald says that let
ters were sent out prior to the annual
March meetings urging the choice of
certain men for members of the
County Board of Education, and sta
ting that Mr.. Walker of Proctor was
"being but forward by many friends
of Education and the Proctors for
the position of County Supervisor. :"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16

One dollar pays for The LONDON
DERRY SITTER for one year-the best
paper in Vermont.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16

They all chew il! What? "Do-
minlon Navy" the best plug to-
bacco on earth.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16

The Grand Lodge of Knights of
Honor meets in Bellows Falls the
last Wednesday in May.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16

Rutland closed successful music
festival of six days last Saturday.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16
Effects Lasting Cures.

Paine'sCelery Compound has performed many
other cures as marvellous as these,-copies Of
letters sent to any address. Pleasant to take,
does not disturb, but aids digestion, and entire.
ly vegetable; child can take It. What's the
use OF suffering longer with rheumatism or
neuralgia?
NOO. Six for $500. Druggists.
Mammoth testimonial paper free.
WELLS, RICHARDSON & Co. Props. Burlington. VT
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16

Six inches of snow fell at Bismark,
Dakota, Tuesday. Fine country that
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16

so do their patients. Paine's
Celery Compound has per-
manently cured the worst
cases OF rheumatism and
neuralgia-so say those who
have used It.
Having been troubled
with rheumatism at the knee
and foot for f1ve years, / was
almost unable to get around,
and was very often confined
TO my bed for weeks at a
time. / used only one bot
tie OF Paine's Celery Com
pound, and was perfectly
/ can now jump
around. and feel as lively as
, boy" FRANK CARROLL,
EylrQya Nouo 40
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-05-16
FARM FOR SALE.

hereby offer for sale my farm of about
10 acres situated in Londonderry, know
as the Elbrids,. Eames place. Said farm
contains about 30 acres, meadow land
equal in production of grain aud grass to
any Connecticut river meadow land
Cuts about 40 tons hay yearly, easy of
cultivation. Buildings good, running
water at house and barn, near school. on
a good road one mile from Chnrch, post
Office, stores, grist and saw mill. etc, etc.
Anyone in want of an extra good farm
cheap, come and see or apply to Levi
Howard on the place. Terms easy.
Londonderry, Vt, Mar. II, 50