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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-02-14
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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-02-14

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Inc new public library presented to the
town of Newport, N H., by the Hon. Dexter
Richards is completed and furnished. The
gift, including permanent fund for main
tenance, amounted to $40, 900.
The ConnecI icut River Lumber company,
of which George Van Dyke of Lancaster n
a., is president has 1000 men in its employ
The horses and oxen used number nearly 5000.
1t is expected that the lumber business this
season at Kilkenny, N H., will reach IL. 00O-
600 feet. 1t ccmes out over the new railroad
now under the efficient management of Su-
perintendent Cummings.
Mrs. Mary s. Peters of Henniker, N. H..
lately celebrated her Goth birthday by pre-
pairing, unassisted, dinner for her relatives.
The report of the delivery business Oh tia
postoffice in Nashua, N. H., in january shows
the following: Letters, 5',023; postal cards
$3.50, and newspapers, circulars and other
printed matter, 80, 2a2.
The Cheshire County IN H) Medical So
ciety has been organized with these officers:
President, DR.. G orge B. Twitchell; vice
president, DR.. j. A. Craig; secretary and
treasurer, DR.. Ira J. Prouty.
VIM. A. Preston, at the late meeting of the
directors of the New /. switch On. HI savings
bank, was elected president to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of the late presi lent
Geo. Whiting of Bark Village
Mrs. Sarah Merrill Burton recently died in
Texa@, aged Sc years G months She was a
native of Warren, N. H.. daughter of joseph
and granddaughter of Stevens Merrill one
ct the first settlers that town.
The wife of President Bartlett of Dart
mouth college is rapidly improving in health
at Pas adena, Cal.
The Rockport Me.l Ice company began op-
craft ms at Lily pond on the 9TH, fully a
month later than usual. The ice is only II
inches, instead of 20, as is usually the case at
TINS time of the We r. The company put on
a large crew, and expect to get a crop of 40,
600 tons in 20 da,s.
The total fire losses in the state of Maine in
1888 were s513, Az, on which 1884, 102 of in
surance was paid. The most disastr us
month was January, and the least destruc-
tive March. Among buildings DESTROYER
were III farm houses, &c residences and tene-
ments, "a barns and other isolated structur, s
anu % business blocks. The totel losses last
year were less than one-third of those in
1857. VI '"0'0 al
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05
A Drummer Boys Sad Death

early in 1868 the Union forces were
encamped near Wilmington, n. c."
says correspondent of the Philadel-
phia Press. Partly sympathy and
partly curiosity led me to visit the hos
pital AS l passed the long rows OF
sick veterans, my eye rested on sick
lad, mere boy, whose pale face and
sunken eyes told of his sufferings. His
name, he said was Arthur Perry, his
home in Ohio, his mother widow.
The child said: Sometimes l was so
cold and hungry that thought would
never see home again, but l will; won't
|, Lieutenant l assured him that he
would, and after giving him clean
pair of blankets departed. The next
morning l called again and he seemed
much better. He said he was captured
and wounded while with an ammuni-
ton train. He talked freely of home
and mother in the early part of the
day, but the latter part of the day he
became reticent and did not seem aware
of my presence, and he said In tones
that almost broke my heart. 1 know
what it means now, Lieutenant; l shall
never see mother again. He begged
me to take him in my arms, which ]
did, and there in the deep twilight
with one arm around my neck and the
other over my shoulder, the brave lit
tie fellow was summoned to the better
home on high"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05
RANDOM SHOTS.

THERE are 4, Gel soldiers at the Sol.
diers' Home, Dayton, Ohio.
Cook COUNTY. ILL.,. has thirty G. A
r. posts, of which twenty are in
Chicago.
IT is not generally known among g
A. r. men that the United States Gov
eminent provides means for the care OF
soldiers lots located in private and viii
lace cemeteries But such Is the fact.
however.
THE knapsack by which the weight
of the burden carried is transferred
to the hips from the shoulders has been
under trial for some time by the au-
thorities of the War Department So
favorable have been the reports re-
ceiyed from the officers testing it that
the Ordnance Bureau has been or
dered to manufacture two thousand for
the use of the army.
THE largest Federal cemeteries in
the South are at Fredericksburg, Seven
Pines, Cold Harbor and Winchester, in
Virginia; Chattanooga and Nashville,
Tennessee. and Vicksburg. Mississippi
The graves in these cemeteries are
those of soldiers in the civil war, and
in the case of four-ffths of them. I'm
known" is cut on the little blocks oil
stone at the heads of the graveA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05
ABILITY OF SENATORS.
A Good Story Told BY the Late Gener'
Simon Cameron.

Good Story Told BY the Late General
Simon Cameron.
Early in the year 1877, and just be-
fore his resignation of his seat in the
Senate, General Simon Cameron was
asked by an intimate friend to give an
opinion respecting the comparative
ability shown by the average" Sem
ator at the time of his first election
and that shown by his colleagues of
the later date.
WELL" replied Cameron. sin my
opinion, the average standing and ca
pacity of Senators now are much
higher than when l first entered Con-
gress. Our population has vastly in
creased; our business relations, both
countries, have widened almost beyond
belief; new questions. social. political
and national, of a magnitude hitherto
undreaped of are constantly arising;
in fact, Il Senator of the present day
who wOrthily fills his chair must be
many-sided man and a legislator of
marked ability" And here the old
gentleman smiled, with q roguish
twinkle in his eye as he proceeded:
ut didn't take much of man to fill
that particular bill when l was first
elected to the United States Senate,
and your inquiry calls to mind the
views expressed on the same subject
by Senator Blank many years ago.
Coming up to me one afternoon after a
somewhat heated debate, he remarked:
well. Cameron, when l first came
here to Washington and was sworn in
l gazed wonderingly around upon our
magnificent surroundings, and noticed
all about me men who bore noble
names and of national celebrity.
whereupon l modestly asked myself,
How in the Lords name did you hap
pen to get hereP' After l had filled
my chair. however. for several months
all that sort of thing seemed changed
to me, the gilt had worn off the ginger
bread so that placidly surveyed the
gang around me and said to myself,
How in sheol did all these blank,
blank fools get here any way?"-N. Y.
| Tribune.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

or moral, she has borne creditable
part, and given her sympathy and
support to correct theories and sound
purposes There is not a single blot
upon her history, not a single point in
her record that needs defense or eX-
cuse. She began with raw prairie, and
in less than half century has become
an empire of wealth, influence and
general excellence; or, to speak def
nitely, her triumphs have been mainly
achieved within the last thirty years.
This remarkable exhibit is the result
of Republican causes and Republican
endeavors. The Democratic party has
steadily antagonized all the influences
which have operated to promote the
welfare and reputation of the State in
such a superior degree. Iowa owes
every thing she is and every thing she
has to the wisdom and energy Of the
party which has so long controlled her
affairs and given drift and tone to her
public sentiment. It may be said with
out exaggeration that the principles
and teachings OF that party have been
the very breath OF her life, the source
of her strength and her glory. The Re.
publicans have a right to point with
pride to her greatness as a conclusive
demonstration of the virtue which De-
longs to their political faith. 1t is not
necessary to look far IN order to see
how poorly the effects of BourbonisIn
compare with this showing. A short
glance suffices to put the two pictures
side by side; and the lesson of the con-
trast is one that can be read and I'M
derstood by the humblest citizen. 1t
is apparent as the sun at monday that
the policy of Republicanism tends con-
stantly to the removal of wrongs and
burdens, whereas that of BOurbOnism
enlarges and increases them. A GER
tain measure of progress is possible, to
be sure, in spite of Bourbon draw
backs; but experience clearly proves
that it is only under Republican aus
pices that a really substantial and sat
isfacUory form Of prosperity is to be
attained. 1nLS Is WndG Ine eAduIP PIC
of Iowa teaches. in facts and figures
that leave no room for controversy.
| Her marvellous success in all the re-
spects that signify honor, self-respect
and surprising opportunity is prac-
teal vindication of the methods by
which the Republican party strives
and conquers. And it is at the same
time a judgment of utter condemna-
ton against the follies and prejudices
of the Bourbon plan of regulating the
interests and shaping the destiny of a
! State.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05
IowA's GRAND EXAMPLE.
The Forces Which Have Made the Hawk
eye State Rich and Respected

The Forces Which Have Made the Hawk
eye state Rich and Respected
The Republican convention just held
In Iowa vas a typical gathering in
point of intelligence, patriotism and
progressive impulse. That is 20 say,
it was truly representative of the
forces which ;iave made that State
such a splendid example of modern
civilization. TIE story of the growth
and development of Iowa is story of
the best means adapted to the best
ends of government by the people and
for the people; and the whole country
has right to rejoice in her success,
since it shows what can be accom-
plished when the right efforts are
made in the interest of true prosperity.
Only one per cent of her population
are unable to read aud write Her
tax levy is but q mills. She produces
an annual surplus of grain and stock
amounting to hundred millions of
dollars. Her public improvements
have all been made with strict hon.
esty and economy; and she does not
owe a dollar of interest bearing
debt She has given to the Ma
ton some of the best statesmen and
some Of its most distinguished SOL
sisrS In every emergency. political
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05
TAKING DEATH CALMLY.
The Notable Fortitude of Patient In q
Union Hospital.


During the late wa- while at one of
the hospitals at Alexandria the head
steward told me the following touching
incident: "a young man." he said.
had been placed under my care who
had a severe wound in the thigh. The
ball having passed completely through,
an amputation was necessary. The
limb was cut up close to the body, the
arteries were taken up and he seemed
to be doing we'll. Subsequently one of
the small arteries sloughed off; an in
cision was made and it was taken up.
1T is not the main artery said the
surgeon as he performed the operation.
Had it been so he might have bled to
death before l could have taken it up.
but the patient Charley. as we al
ways spoke of him, got on finely for
time and was favorite with us all. l
was going through the ward one night
about midnight, when suddenly as l
was passing Charley's bed he spoke to
me. Harry. my leg is bleeding again.
he said. l threw back the bed-clOthes
and the blood spurted in the air. The
main artery had sloughed of. Forum
ately knew just what to do, and in an
instant l had pressed my thumb on the
place and stopped the bleeding. TWAS
so close to the body that there was
barely room for my thumb, but l sue
ceeded in keeping it there and. arous-
ing one of the nurses, sent him for the
surgeon, who came in on run.
81 am so thankful said he, as he
saw me, that you .sere up and knew
what to do. for otherwise he must have
bled to death before l could have got
here But on examination of the case
he looked exceedingly serious and sent
for other surgeons. All came who were
in reach, and a consultation was held
over the poor fellow. One conclusion
was reached by all There was nc
place to work save the spot whore my
thumb was placed, they could not work
under my thumb. and if removed ii
he would bleed to death before the
artery could be taken up. There was
no way to save his life.
Poor Charley! He was calm when
they told him, and he requested that
his brother, who was in the same hos
pital, might be called. He came and
sat down by the bedside. and for three
hours l stood there and by the pressure
of my thumb kept up the life of Char,
ley while the brothers had their last
conversation. The last word was said
the last goodbye spoken, and Their
turning to me he said: Now, Harry,
guess you had better remove your
thumb, ''Oh, Charley, how can Il?
said ]. but it must be done, you
know" he replied 81 thank you very
much for your kindness, and now
goodbye" He turned away his head
1 raised my thumb once more. The
life current gushed forth and in three
minutes he was dead-Cor Philadel'
phia Press.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

was in all probability the Oldest whisky
in Eastern Pennsylvania About fifty
neighbors had assembled under the
willows to celebrate Percivars return,
and to each man and woman was given
a little of the whisky to taste Perci-
val took his glass, smiled at his father.
and said:
Pap, is the war over?"
The old man, with tears running
down his cheeks, answered.:
Eyes, yes. my boy; and you were on
the right side and was wrong"
A good dinner was served to all the
visitors. Percival has ordered his
Southern property to be sold. and ne
will pass the remainder of his years
with the old folks at home.
Pa.) Cor. \. Y. Sun.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05
CURRENT COMMENTS.

R@To be negro is apparently as
much of a crime in Atlanta as it is in
the darkest parts of Mississippi or
louisiana Chicago Tribune
B%The claim of the Democrats that
they will carry Ohio this fall is tanta-
mount to the assertion that the voters
of this State have nos good sense
Toledo co. Blade.
REA record is sometimes an en-
barrassing thing, as Senator Reagan
doubtless thought when at Bismarck
the other day. He made some allusion
to the war debt, and one of the dele
gates arose and reminded the Senator
that he was in JEFF Davis Cabinet
when that debt was being made. It
may have been impolite to the visitor
and guest to allude to such things, but
if the record had not been true the
embarrassment would not have oc-
CURED -Des Moines ia } Rsgis.~.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05
A GOOD APPOINTMENT.
A Republican Protest Against Democratic
Methods of Industry.

Methods of Industry.
An illustration of poetical and po-
litical justice has recently occurred at
Hazlehurst, Miss. This locality, be-
fore unknown to fame, in 1888 sud-
denly acquired National reputation.
1t was a negro-hating and negro-hunt-
ing place. Having reduced the blacks
to subsection by the well-known
Mississippi methods, it next turned
its attention to the few white men who
had courage enough to vote the Re
publican ticket. There was an cleo
ton pending in 1888, and in the cam
paign meetings of the Democrats
arrangements were made to suppress
The Republican vote by notifying the
voters that they would be killed if they
attempted to exercise the right of
suffrage. One Prent Matthews, a
white man and Southerner Of con-
siderable local prominence, was the
conspicuous object of their malice,
and, as he had avOwed his determi-
nation to vote, mis- murderer, Z. B.
Wheeler, was selected by lot to kill
him if he attempted to do so, and an
official warning was sent to him.
Election day came and Matthews, true
to his word. presented himself at the
polls. voted his ticket, and as he
turned away was shot dead by
Wheeler. A public meeting of Demo-
Gratis was held at which j. L. Meade,
who had been conspicuous in the
earlier meetings, presided. Resolu-
tons were passed justifying
the brutal deed of Wheeler
and defying the law. The courts
were given to understand that they
must take no cognizance OF the affair.
The coroner of the county, evidently
wanting his fee, presumed to hold an
inquest, but was deferred by Wheeler
himself, who sent him word: There
is no need of an inquest on Matthews.
l shot him." No inquest was held.
No arrest was made. Wheeler went
unpublished and became the hero of
Hazlehurst Meade, who had been
particepS crimtniS, received his reward
at the hands of President Cleveland,
who appointed him postmaster. The
wave OF Indignation which swept
over the country, however, caused a
revocation of the appointment, and a
less Objectionable man was given the
place.
Six years have elapsed, and mean
while the family of Matthews has suf-
fered, but now Miss Clara G. Mat
thews, the daughter of the murdered
man, has been appointed postmistress
at Hazlehurst, and to that extent the
memory of her father has been vindi-
Gated by a Republican administration,
and the right of every man under the
constitution and laws to exercise the
right of suffrage has been affirmed.
If exact justice were done Miss Mat
| thews would never be disturbed in her
position and always remain there as a
living protest against Mississippi in
Justice and the cruel. brutal methods
of Mississippi Democratic politicians.
Chicago Tribune
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05
The Best Testimonial

vet published tor any blood medicine Is the
printed guarantee of the manufacturers OF
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery,
which ,rnrrants that wonderful medicine to
benefit or cure in all cases Of those diseases
for which it is recommended, or money paid
for it Will be returned. 1t cures all diseases
arising from a torpid liver and impure 6lood
and their names are legion. All Skin, Scalp
and Scrofulous affections, EruptioDs. Sores
and Swellings, Sait-rheum, letter, Eryslp-
elias and kindred diseases, are among those
in which the Discovery" effected marvel
Gus cures.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

MISFORTUNE in nine times out of ten IS
simply another name for laziness, or bad
management, and it really isn't any thing
to your credit to be croaking all the time
about misfortune.
If you have no employment. or are oelng
poorly paid for the work you are dong, then
write to B. F. johnson & Co., of Richmond,
Va, and they will show you how to trans
form Misfortune into Madame-fortune.
TRY il.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05
Niagara Falls in Art.

The Michigan Central, 1.-The Niagara
Falls Route,n has published remarkably
fine reproduction of Graham's water color
of Niagara Falls. A limited number will be
furnished the public at 80 cents each, which
is much less than their commercial or
artistic value, but not more than two copies
will be sent to any one address. Send
postal note or money order for the amount
to o. W. RUGGLEs, Genr Pass. and Ticket
Agent, Chicago, Ill.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05
Venom Inhaled with the Cir,

And imbibed with the water of a maIarious
locality, has still a certain antidote. Expert.
ence sanctions confidence in Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters as q preventive OF this
scourge. All over this continent and in the
tropics it has proved itself certain means
of defense, and an eradlcant of intermittent
and remittent fevers and other forms of
miasma-born disease. Nor Is it less effect
i've for kidney troubles, constipation,
rheumatism and nervousness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

A NEW YORK man has invented an cleo
trical switch, and somebody suggests that it
is about time for the small boy to begin to
behave himself.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

PROPER and sufficient clothing should be
worn; that whichis loose, light and warm.
Light colors for summer, dark for winter.
In winter wear flannel bandage about the
abdomen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

Do NOT suffer from sick headache mo
ment longer. II is rot necessary. Carter 5
Little Liver Pills will cure YOU. Dose, one
little pill. Small price. Small dose. Small pllI'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

WOMEN do with their accruing years
what misers do with their money-the more
they have the greater paing they take to
conceal the fact.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

WHEN Dobbins' Electric Soap was first
made in 1864 it cost 90 cents a bar. 1t is pre-
ct,ely the same ingredients and quality n0lo
and doesn't cost halt. Buy it OF your grocer
and preserve your clothes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

ICELAND geographically belongs to Amer
lea. but is considered by some as belonging
to Europe because of its early discovery-in
the ninth century a D.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

THE King OF Italy appointed Glr. Thomas
A Edison. when visiting Europe, a grand
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05
W1IL1sroy. FLORIDA, Sept 7th, 1886.

WILLIsTON, FLORIDA, Sept 18th, 1856.
Messrs. A. Il. SHALLENBERGER & Co.
Rochester, Pa. Gents.-l have tried
the bottle of Pills, for Malaria, sent me,
with the most wonderful results; one dose
cured a case of two months standing.
Please send me one dozen by mail, I'M
mediately, with some advertising matter.
Very truly,
j. 2. EPPERsON,
Dealer in General Merchandise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

LET poultry have full range as soon as
feathered Plenty of exercise will make
them thrive better, grow faster and keep
healthier
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

For twenty five cents, you can get Carter
Little Liver Pills-the best liver regulator IN
the world. Don't forget this. One pill dose
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

TIE fellow who writes, "And so l love
the old piano still, voiced the sentiments
of an astonishingly large number Of people.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

WHEN eggs are the sole object, no males
are REQUIRED. Hens often lay better with
out them and eggs keep fresh longer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

KEEP the pores open is essential TO health
GIenn's Sulphur Soap does this
Hills Hair and Whis6er Dye, 30 cents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

When everything else fails, Dr.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy cures. % cents, oy drug
gistS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

JAY GOULD, Alonzo Reed and Mrs. George
Westinghouse went to school together.
They were all comparatively poor in those
DAYS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

THE most prominent PHYSICIANS in the city
smoke and recommend ''Tansilrs Punch
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

Mrs. HUMPHREY WARD, Miss Give
Schreiner and Mrs. Margaret Deland are
called the agnostic trinity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DIR. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water Druggists sell 1t 25c
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

AcAT that will drink beer Is one OF the
curiosities Of Calumet, o. ..
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

BEST, easiest to use and cheapest Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. By druggists. SOC.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-09-05

y. >. LFTLhoONf
Dealer in General Merchandise,