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The advocate., 1890-02-06

The National Bank act Of Feb. s5 1868
was dreadful blow at industry and citl-
zenship. Shylock said, 'YOu do take my
house when you take the prop that sus-
talns my house, you do take my life when
youtake the means by which live" SO
when nation gives into the hands OF a
favored few; privileges that cannot be
enjoyed by the many, II plants q cancer
In the breast Of the body polite The
enOrmity Of the national banking system
has been 80 fully and lucidly presented
that cannot hope to add anything new.
may write for those who have not read
what others have written.
1. The credit upon which the nation
al bank Issue Is based Is national The
profits are corporate. Why should the
government lend the credit Of all the peo-
pie TO very small part Of the people2
Why should the government farm out TO
the money power, It's sovereign right TO
coin money and establish the value there
OFF"
Did not the banker get this national
bank currency to4oanP Did he expect
10 loan 1t at the per cent he paid the
government? Did not Uncle Sam expect
the national banker TO loan this money at
high rate Of INTEREST," Then Is II not a
clear invasion Of the rights Of the people2
Almost every town Of any considerable
importance has one or more national
banks. A trap established and maintain
ed by the national government, to catch
the earnings Of industry and turn them
over to greed. Two thousand six han
dred national banks furnished currency
at / per cent, and the people, whose cred
1t the government utlllzes to float nation
al currency, are compelled to pay exorbi-
tant rates Of interest.
Thomas Benton said: "The govern
ment ceases TO be independent 1t ceases
to be safe when the national currency is
at the will Of company"
The enormity Of these conquests will
be more apparent when their joint ten
dency is shown. The battle of Hastings
was quite brilliant Of itself, but the times
and conditions were such as to change all
subsequent European as we'll as Amerl-
can history.
The corrupting influence Of the money
power during our late war was such as
TO radically change the status of Ameri-
can citizenship, and the man does not
live who can tell how we are to
overcome its baneful influence and insure
freedom and equality TO citizenship. The
two exceptions in government money
and the substitution Of corporate money
we're conquests that have made thousands
Of millionOlres and millions Of paupers
Shall this work continue in geometrlC
ratiop
The rebellion was conquered because
the 'sinews of war" were furnished by
government money.
Four years after the war was ended,
viz: March ls, 1869, strange bill become
law. It was chrlstened "The credit
strengthening actl"
Paper money was worth 69 cents per
dollar. Over $9,2OO,OOO,OOO of the public
debt was payable in "lawful money BY
the act Of Congress, March 1s, 1869, thirty
two cents Of value was added to each dol
lar Of debt, makinga gift to the money
The advocate., 1890-02-06

New YORK, Jan. 10.-The most phe-
nomenal yield Of corn ever produced In
America has been awarded the prize Of
$500, offered by the american agricultu-
rist, for the largest crop Of shelled corn
grown on one acre in 1889. The crop was
within a fraction Of 255 bushels, green
weight, which shrunk 10 $50 bushels
when kiln-dried, and when chemically
dried contained 2t7 bushels. The South
Carolina State Board Of agriculture
doubled the prize, making the award 81,
600 In all.
The crop was grown by z. j. Drake,
Of Marlboro comfy, South Carolina
II is nearly twice as large as the greatest
authenticated crop ever before reported.
The $500 awarded for the largest yield
Of wheat last year goes to Henry y. Bur
ton, Of Salt Lake City, Utah, for yield
Of eighty bushels ON one acre.--PyogrSss-
500 Farmer
The advocate., 1890-02-06


The ignoring Of the resolution Of
the Iowa State Farmers Alliance, at It's
January meeting, demanding Of the leg
islature the election of Gov. Larrabee TO
the senate Of the United States, instead
Of Allison, will be felt In due time. Out
Of 09 representatives present, 65 we're
Larrabee men. Nearly every county in
the state was represented In that cOnven-
tiOn, and II Is strange that any party
should be so dumb to its own interests as
to ignore totally body Of representative
farmers as strong as the alliance is today
in this state. While the farmers alli-
ance is non-partisan, IL has certain meas
ures that they deem for their sole bene-
fit, and they do not intend to be at all
bashful In making their demands known.
This could clearly be seen in the action
taken az It's September session. We
don't believe but what If the names of
Allison and Larrabee we're to be submit
ted 70 the popular vote OF the people Of
this state as 10 their choice for senator,
Gov LaTabee would receive such an
overwhelming vote that would retire
forever to private life VIM. B. Allison.
The rebuke given to the alliance will be
heard from In due time. The average
granger has but little love for Allison,
while Larrabee has been one Of the best
governors for the masses the people Of
Iowa have ever had. Long live Larrabee.
Labor ReoieiC Qowa.)
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

No hod-carriers in Japan. The NOR
tar is rolled into balls weighing about
six pounds and thrown to the bricklay-
ers.
THE crematory has now taken the
place of the potters field in Paris. All
unclaimed bodies are cremated at the
new establishment in Pere la Chaise.
A LONDON confectionery store gives to
every purchaser of shilling's worth a
ticket emitting the purchaser to have
one photograph of herself taken at an
establishment upstairs.
NEW SOUTH WALES people are growl-
ing about the new scheme for printing
advertisements on the backs of postage
stamps. They say that the ink leaves
an unpleasant taste in the mouth OF the
Ticker of a stamp.
THE Beethoven House Society OF
Bonn has come into possession OF
Beethoven's last piano. 1t was made by
Conrad Graft, of Vienna. Because OF
Beethoven's deafness it had four strings
to each key instead of three.
"a LOVE jubilee" is the latest cele
bration devised. On the occasion OF
1.-The sixth centenary of the loves o.
Dante and Beatrice" a grand demon
stration in honor of the tender passion
will be held at the Politeamo at Flor
ence.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06
Legal Notices
Petition to sell Real Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT,
Westminster, IS. The Probate
Court for said District. To all persons
interested in the estate of d. F. Faulk-
ner late of Londonderry in said district,
deceased, greeting: Whereas, Judith A.
Faulkner and B. S. Wait administrators
upon the Estate of d. f. Faulkner late
of Londonderry, in said District, deceas-
ed, has filed his petition in this Court set
ting forth that the sale of the whole of
the Real Estate of said deceased will be
beneficial to the heirs and all persons in
tcrested therein, and praying for license
to sell the same. and at the same time
filed in this Court what purports to be
the consent in writing of all the heirs re.
siding in this State to such sale. Where
upon it is ordered that the same be heard
at the session of said Court, to be held
at the Probate Office in Bellows Falls on
the 22th day of November A. d. 1890
when and where you may be heard in the
premises, if you see cause.
CHAS. B. EDDY, Register.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

Another dance is in prospect to be
held Wednesday eve, Nov. 1, at
Union Hall. Music, Higgins and
Hines.
Mrs. E. W. Blodgett and daughter
are at Shubel Barrett's.
There will be an Old Folks Con-
cert at Union Hall Friday evening.
Supper consisting of boiled victuals,
hominy, hulled corn, ETC., ETC., will
be served by the Woman's Relief
Corps during the intermission.
Several couples from this place at
tended the surprise party at Frank
Whites Tuesday eve. An enjoya-
BILE time was reported.
A single trial of DR., Henry Baxter's
Mandrake Bitters will convince any one
troubled with costivness, torpid liver OF
any kindred diseases of their curative
properties. They only cost % cents pei
bottle.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

Saturday, the 25th, the house of
Vestus Wilbur ON the hill farm in
Grafton was entered by thieves, who
have since proved to be two Smith
boys from Athens, one Verny Smith
and one Stephen Smith. After en-
tering the house and filling themselves
with provisions that had been left in
the house by Mr.. Wilbur's men, who
worked there in the woods, but had
gone home over Sunday, they took
axes, boots and such things as they
thought might be of use for a win
ter's job. From there they went to
their homes in Athens where they
stayed over Sunday, starting Monday
for a wood job in Hinsdale, N. H.,
where they were found and brough
back to Grafton for trial. Much
credit is due officer, f. Fl. Clarke,
and his assistant, Geo. M. Bemis of
Athens, for the shrewdness in which
they managed the hunting up, arrest,
and conviction of the thieves. The
charge was denied at first, but after
good advice they admitted to Bemis
their guilt. The trial was held Fri
day, Oct. 81, in the Office of L. S.
Walker before Justice Sidney
Holmes, Judge Walker for the State.
The defense plead guilty and having
no lawyer Geo. Bemis appeared for
them. The boys were placed un-
der fifty dollar bonds each, and fail
ing to produce such bonds were taken
to Jail at Newfane to await trial at
the next March term of court.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06
No rosin ! Lasts tecice as long.
so. WINDHAM.

"Black Beauty" is getting to be
populsr about here.
Mrs. c. Fl. Smith of Townshend
spent the Sabbath with her father,
Rev. c. A. Votey.
"Bible Day" is to be observed at
the church next Sunday by both
church and Sunday school.
Next week is the Y. M. c. A.
week of prayer for young men. 1t is
expected that special meetings will be
held in town.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06
Illness of Gen. wells and FAMILY,


Burlington, Nov. 3.-Gen. William
Wells was taken suddenly i'll at 6 o.
clock this morning with neuralgia Of
the heart, and to night lies in a stupor
from the influence of opiates While
his condition is critical, his physician
has hopes of his recovery For. many
weeks Mrs. Wells has been i'll with
complication of diseases, and the
general has become much exhausted
in taking care of her. The fire alarm
early this morning added to his anx-
iety, as he feared the fire might dan
ger the Wells & Richardson compa-
ny's properties. After learning the
location of the fire he fell into sound
sleep, only to he awake,ed at o.
clock by the nurse, who Informed
hi n that his wife was suffering much
pain and DR.. bingham had been has
tily summoned. Before the physician
arrived the general was unconscious.
Everything that willing hearts can
devise is being done for the stricken
family.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

Editor SITTER: You will be deeply
grieved to learn that one of your especial
pets (the painfully modest Poo Bah of
Vermont, Col. George Washington
Hooker) was again cruelty attacked and
completely vanquished by that same
wicked old "Drugging Fiend" that has so
long dogged his wayward footsteps. The
"gallant colonel" as he likes to be called,
came up to the capital to put himself at
the head of his brother horney-handed
farmers in the Farmers Alliance and in
ther fight for the Agricultural College,
and thus retrieve, the blunders and NOR
tifications of his political raids last sum
mer. Last Wednesday, when the
"Fiend" got him. was particularly gala
day here, and Hooker was to have run
the grand banquet of the officers rtsanion
at the pavilion in the evening, as usual;
but his engagement with the "Fiend'
rendered change of programme as TO
Toast Master absolutely necessary All
these facts were forced upon the knowl-
edge of 1900 or 20OO people from all
parts of the State, so your reference to
the frequent antics of the "Drugging
FieId" will hardly be disputed henceforth,
and no decent man will any longer deny
that you and others who have opposed his
hunt for high office had, and have, good
cause for opposing. No man who makes
such an exhibition of himself as Hooker
did here on Wednesday is fit to represent
Vermonters in any responsible position
and he never will.
This legislature is fast earning the
name of being the lazy legislature. Ad-
journing every Friday until Monday and
with 45 minute daily sessions is not the
way to do business. Perhaps they will
wake up, yet, but mark the prediction;
But little practical legislation, concern
ing matters of interest to the people at
large, will be had. The loby has COM
plete control. They got the Start, and
they mean to keep it.
A WITNESS.
Mnptnaliar Nov
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

,"Money easy at 4 per cent !" "bank
clearance last week throughout the
country 7.2 per cent in excess of the
corresponding week of 1889, and out
side of New York 1873 per cent y
"railroad gross earnings for the Sec
ond week of October, per cent in
excess of those Of the same period last
year" These are some of the busi-
ness "points" which come to us al
the opening of the third week of the
operation of the Mckinley tariff
Nothing has been "ruined" by the
tariff act except Democratic chances
for victory in the congressional elec.
tions. Rutlaud Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06
A Cold.


1t was only common cold. John had
had many worse cold and got over it.
This would wear off as the others had
done so it was neglected aud neglected
until a steady pain came in the chest, and
slight, but not very distressing cough
became constant. But John didn't mind
the pain-he ignored it, and went on with
his work as though pain ment nothing.
After while he began to grow thin and
weak, and an attack of dysentery COM
PEELED him to call in physician, The
physician discovered his condition, and
by this time inflammation was well advanc-
ed in the right lung Now the fight for
life became serious, and it all came from
a common cold that taken at first could
have been easily cured. The physician,
being an experienced practitioner, reco-
mended Downs Elixir, and John used it
faithfully and pulled through; but how
much better it would have been had John
bought bottle of the Elixir at once, and
taken dose on going to bed and walked
up the next morning clear as a whistle.
In view of the fact that the season of
colds and coughs is now at hand, we call
the attention of our readers to the adver
tismemt of Downs Elixir, which will be
found in another column.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06
TOWNSHEND.

Mrs. f Lawrence of Brattleboro
will move into the house last occu-
pied by L. Hastings.
f. W. Watson has nearly compile
ted laying pipe from spring to his
house and barn.
The Ladies Missionary Circle will
meet with Mrs. c. II. Smith Thurs
day afternoon at 3 o'clock, and next
Saturday at the Congregational
church. A collection will be taken
for Foreign Mission.
Mrs. l. X. Batchelder has gone to
Arlington to visit her son. II
DR.. G.. ii. Terills mother was in
stantly killed last week Wednesday
by the cars " White River Jundtion.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

ded to them by their brethren mp this

ded to them by their brethren mp this
way.
A few ladies came up from Brat
tleboro aud were entertained at Odd
Fellows Hall.
Representative from Deerfeld
Valley Lodge of Readsboro; Ches-
ter Lodge of Chester; VIM. Eli
son Lodge of West Gardner, Mass. ,
and one member from Middletown,
Conn, were present.
The meeting was unanimously vo-
ted a success.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

MARRIED..

In SO. Londonderry, at the NJ. f. par
sonage, by Rev. W A. Bryant, Sylves-
ter NJ. Blodgett and Hattie c. Sawyer,
both of Peru.
In SO. Londonderry, at the residence
of Mrs. Mary c. White, by Rev. o. P.
Fuller, Amos Baker, Esq, of Troy, n.
II. and Mrs. Abigail Coombs Sargent
of So. Londonde Try.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06
CHESTER.

Business is very brisk here at pres
ent. Work is progressing finely on
the hotel while the building of Marsh,
Moore and Gould's tenement on de-
pot hill is being pushed rapidly.
Henry Holden, who lost the sight
of his left eye at the steam mill last
week, is able to be out again and he
has slight hopes of seeing little out
of it.
Truman Jenkins, Albert Stevens
and Jerry Gibson are treating their
houses to new coat of paint out
side.
Rev. J. r. Headley of Boston,
Mass, is holding a series of revival
meetings at the Cong. church this
week.
The students of the high school
will give an entertainment at the high
school room, Friday evening, Nov.
IA, consisting of songs, dialogues,
declamations, etc. The "Peek Sis
tiers" of Peeksvillc are engaged to be
present.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

The Republicans of Pennsylvania
did a thorough good job in defeating
boss Quay's candidate for governor.
Now, if these fellows ever rise up a.
gain they can do another good job by
hanging them.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

1t will be seen by our Montpelier
letter that Col. Hooker has again
been unfortunate. He went to Mont
pelier last week to make himself solld
with the farmers on the Agricultural
College bill, and just as success SEEM
ed assured up bobs the "drugging
fend" and the fat is all in the fire.
Can it be that this was put up job
by the Rutland Herald ?
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

The Legislature is still dragging its
slow length along. Probably in a
few days the lobby will get the COM
mittees ready to report. Then there
will be little work done, and the
members will be ready to eat the
Thanksgiving turkey.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

The elections last Tuesday result
ed in Democratic victories throughout
the country. Massachusetts, Penn
sylvania, Nebraska and other Repub-
lican states elected Democratic gov
ernors. The next House of Repre-
sentatives will be overwhelmingly
Democratic. Canting hypocricy,
Wanamaker piety and boss rule have
received a quietus for the present.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

The ladies of the w. X. c. of Ja-
maica will serve an oyster supper at
the town hall in that place, Thursday
eve, Nov. 18th. Proceeds for the
benefit of the Corps. A good social
time is anticipated and all are cordi-
ally invited.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

Maj. Mckinley made gallant
fight in his gerrymandered district,
and may possibly be elected, the re,
suit being very close.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

S. A. Richardson took possession
of the postoffice Nov. lst.
p. IL. Robbins is painting his
house and fixing up his lawn.
Mrs. A. G.. Pierce of Worcester,
Mass. and Mrs. X. +. Marsh of
Brookline, sisters of J. l.. Howard,
are making that gentleman a visit.
The Odd Fellows are contempla-
ting a dance at the Town Hall,
Thanksgiving.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

You can now 60 to Brattleboro and
return for one dollar and ninety-ive
cents. Magnanimous We can re-
pay the kindness two years hence by
voting for Gov. Smith men.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06
Teachers Examinations.

The next public examinations of teach
ers will be held in the high school build
ing at Brattleboro, November 18th and
10th, and in the school building at
TOwnshend, November 2Oth and 2lst
C. P. Hall, Supervisor.
BrattlebOrO, VT, Nov. 4, 1890
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

Silas Ayres, one of the INDECENT
poor of Vergennes, committed sui
eide Monday night by taking paris
green. He had been living with a
friend, but had been notified that he
must go to the poorhouse, and rather
than go he committed the act.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06
DEATHS.

In Londonderry, Oct. 81, Mrs. Rachael
Farr Stowell, aged 81 years and mos.
In No. Hoosick, \. Y, Oct. &c, Mrs
Adaline Walker, former resident of
Jamaica.
In Cambridgeport, Oct. IL, Bessie May
Marsh, aged year and days.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

Walter Thompson, who recently
passed through severe illness, is now
out and gaining, we are pleased to
say, quite fast.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

Do not suppose that because it is rec
commended for animals that Arnica & Oil
Liniment is an offensive preparation. 1t
will not stain clothing or the fairest skin.
Downs Elixir will cure any cough or
cold no matter of how long standing.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

The peanut politician can now be
happy. The Virginia crop is estima-
ted at 100000 bushels.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

Well, they've gone in Pennsylvania,
havn't they =? And some of these
fine days they will 60 in Vermont.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

Terms, $l.OO 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 wrappers and postage.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

The SITTER rises to remark once
more that "the bosses must 60"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06
LOCAL AND COUNTY.
District Meeting of Odd Fellows,
A WITNESS,

District Meeting of Odd Fellows,
District No. IL l. O. o. F. held
district meeting, called by 0. j..
Willard, D. D. G. NJ, with West
River Lodge, No. "a, of this place
on Tuesday. The occasion was a
very enjoyable one for the members
of this popular order. The lodge in
this place and Winhall River Lodge
of Bondville were out in full force.
A special train from Brattleboro, con-
ductor Worthen and engineer Bal6-
win, came up at 3:l5 in the afArs
noon and brought up the district dep
uty and about fifty members of Wan
tastiquet Lodge, No. 5 of Brattle-
boro, accompanied by drum corps
and goat. They were met by
West River and Winhall River
lodges at the depot. A procession was
then formed by marshal H. A. Dud-
ley as follows:
Drum corps-9 pieces, j. c. Tim
son drum major;
The goat, conducted by two boys;
West River Lodge and visiting
bretheren from outside the district;
Winhall River Lodge;
Wantastiquet Lodge.
The line of march was down main
street to the rink and return, thence
up mill street to the Odd Fellows
Lodge room where the company was
disbanded. About one hundred par
ticipated in the march, and the ap-
pearance while in line was very cred
table, indeed.
After this an hour or more was
spent by the out of town members of
the fraternity in seeing the sights,
quite number, availing themselves
of the opportunity, visited the SITTER
and also took look at the sold She
bang"
At 8 o'clock a call to supper was is,
sued from the Peabody House and
about 100 responded. The supper
was all that could be desired, indeed
it could scarcely be excelled as will
be seen by the following
MENU.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

The daily mileage made in cities Of
the United States by cars supplied with
electric motors is now more than one
hundred thousand and is growing
rapidly.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

as-Entered at the Post.oflice at So. London
as second class matter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

Copies of this paper can be OBJ
tanned at Carpenters Ne,cs Rooms
IN BrdttlebOrO,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

THIS PAPER PAX g1ssil Ss tGqnS sSs q ssss s as Geo
Advertising Bureau 90 Spruce st where advertising
contracts may be made for 1t IN NEW YORK.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06
Sitter John. Editor.

THURSDAY EVE, NOV. 6, 1890.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-11-06

No rosin ! No rosin No rosin !