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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04
The Apportionment of Electors.


With the new states and the In
crease of population in the West, 1t
seems hardly possible that New York
can hold the balance of power IN a
Presidential election, with parties dl-
vided as they now are; and, indeed,
it is said that the other close states,
Connecticut, New Jersey and India
ma, may be thrown with the Empire
state and still leave the Republicans
majority in the Electoral College.
This is fortunate, not only for the
Republican party, but for the country
With everything depending upon
single state, and that, as happened II
1884, giving plurality of but abou
1000 in 900, 900 votes, a great ant
obvious evil appears. The trouble
magnified by the fact that the stat
includes the commercial capital OF th
|
country, where some of the worst pc
litical methods of the country prevail
and the very fact that it holds the Ike
to the position complicates and teno
to debauch all political action in tt
commonwealth from one end to IL
other.
1t will be u relief to have matte
of national Importance come up VII
out the perpetual question, "Ho
will it affect New York = an
moreover, the great elections OF IL
broad land ought to have somethli
{ larger to turn upon than the polite
accidents in single state.-kutla
Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04
r.nts of stores In Hotel Buildings.

THAT interesting period has come IN
the history of New York real estate
said an architect and builder, when
a irdiciously planned building, no matter
to what business purpose it is originally
dedicated, may be made to contain on
its street fronts stores enough, to be de-
voted to other and distinct businesses
to pay by their rentals the interest on
the cost of constructing the entire build
ing. A hotel draws people to Its
vicinage, and great hotel would draw
people enough even to new locality 70
rive good custom to the shops to which
tbe ground floor could be appropriated
A single store room under the Fifth
Avenue hotel pays rental of Slo,ool
annually. The rentals such hote
might receive would enable it to exis
without any guests at all, just as TN
New York Central Railroad company
said to own enough real, rent paying
estate to enable it, out of its income S
received, to pay actually a dividend o.
its bonds. even if it never sent out
+re;n New York World.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04

Mansfield, Ohio, Aug. 3l.-Ien
thousand people gathered at the fair
here Friday to see the ascension OF
Prof. Charles. The balloon was not
air one. and was held over q furnace
by ropes in the hands of bystanders'
As it shot upward the spectators were
Mortified to see Milton Redin, one OF
the leading young men of the county,
clinging to rope dangling from the
balloon. Redin must have lost his
head. for he clutched desperately al
the rope, and in moment was ovel
n hundred feet in the air. The bal
loon rose rapidly and Charles conle
be seen trying to pull Redin up. Fo
ten minutes Redin clung to the smal
lire as the balloon was whirling south
ward. while at the height OF l,Oo
feet Redin's hold was loosed and h
was seen to fall. His body she
downward as from cannon, an
struck the earth half mile away
D When found the clothes were torn OF
every bone was broken and the poo
: was crushed out of human semblanc'
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04

The first number of the Quill, new
yerm ont monthly hailing from st. Al
bans, f. C. Smith and G. ID. watson
editors, lies upon our table. Inc ihitia
number contains original articles from
Prof. Yager. Rev. G. Fl. Merrill, Rev. )
K. Fuller, C. II. Davenport and others
1t is readable from beginning to end an'
If its present high standard is maintained
as doubtless it will be, it will deserve
field wide enough to embrace the bes
class of Vermont readers.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04
July, 1890.

Master Qeaving for the day-Haye
YOU ordered plenty of fans, ice, and cold
lemonade for the lawn party this after
noon, John?
Man-Yes, sir.
Master-That's right. And don't for
get to light the furnace and have nre'
in every room by z this evening. .-Plt's
burg Bulletin.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04

A sunrise prayer meeting on Thurs
day a. m. called together about 40 at
O'Clock. 1t was a meeting of deep
interest and personal prayer led by
l.. ". llawley of Brattleboro. At
8 o'clock another prayer meeting led
on to the business and to an address
on "How to reach the non-church
goers' by Rev. c. A. votey.
The delegates and visitors were
royalty entertained by the Townshend
church and all felt they had rhad a
good time.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04
,Iistnnk Her Meaning.

Miss Rustic Ito new conner enjoying
his first morning at the farm)-Wouidn
YOU like to go berrying, sir?
Guest IAN undertaker)-Go wheref !,
Miss Rustic tsomewhat disconcerteu
nv the boarder's tonel-Wouldnt yor
like, sir. to go picking berriesF
Guest (relieved)-Ohl All! Yes Ger
ta;nly. certainly-New York Press.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04
Enharru ssing.

Great Authors Wife-What are you
writing, Charles' a.. =,
Great Author-An essay on the I'M
nortance of thorough knowledge OF the
English language. .o,,
Great Authors Wife-4ou don't seem
10 he getting on very fast with it. ;.
Great Authorize, I'm stuck. can't
remember how to spell "emparrass
Munsey's Weekly.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04

A disgraceful scene of disorder was
witnessed in the lower house of Con-
gress one day last week. Not salts
fed with singing choice Billingsgate
two members actually came to blows.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04
In Chicago

Assistant Editor-I have discovered an
entirely new reason why our fair cannot
help being q grand success. ;,
Fdi-or-in-chief-Yo have? Mr.. boox
keeper make the assistant editors sal
arv four dollars and half week In
stsad of four dollars, as heretofore
Texas Siftings.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04

An old miser has just died out in
Ohio who claimed that for the last so
years his living expenses had not ex-
ceeded three cents day. He left an
estate valued at from S125, 200 to
$3.50, 1000.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04

81 know " at 1as least tt6astWlsg 9nst mlssgg ads
seems queer that man can goa aione
more economically on account OF tne
high cost of getting his supplies 10 MS
ho,,a than he could if the cost were less,
dont itp But it's fact. This mans
roorest market is thirty miles from
,rbara he lives, and ton OF coal VIII
lost him So in that market.
..If if cost him no more than 10 TO lay
that ton of coal down in this man is DIN
he would have to pay for both coal anu
| delivery. and the ton would stand nun
in S12. The same in proportion WIN
his beef and his pork and his potatoes
and his -four and his oil. But just De.
cause it costs in the nelghoornooo .,
$50 ton to carry his coal from the yaro
TO his bin. and corresponding prices Tor
his other supplies, he gets the whole
} business for nothing. His -four he gets
frae and his beef and his pork and his
notatoes and his oil, as well as his coal.
The entire outfit don't cost him cent
from one years end to the other, and ne
gets s1 900 a year for staying where ne
IS and receiving the annual donations
"It will be queer now if you are not
4 thinking to yourself that this man am
T sneaking of has a soft snap. Well,
y nav he he has. He is lighthouse
keeper. He lives on big rock at cape
: Ann. No sea going vessel can get WITHIN
5, quarter of a mile of his home NO
n loaded boat can reach his abiding place
l. in safety. To get ton of coal TO ms
. hin which is perched on the rocks above
W bioh water mark, it must be shipped
o from Boston to as near the lighthouse as
n tbe vessel dare approach. The coal is IN
d bags and these are placed in small boats,
"a which carry them to the edge OF tne
W eboal water, inside of which the boats
ell dare not enter The bags of coal are ther
~ carried ashore on the backs OF the crew
.e who wade through the surf, CHAMBER ul
is tae rocks with their burdens ana empt.
ng the coal in the lighthouse bin. The otne
SO bulky supplies are delivered to the zap
on Ann lipht keeper in the same manner
and the government pays the expense
Nav he he has soft snap, but Idrathe
ba on nv vessel, tossing and pitching o
:. tbe heaviest sea that his light ever shon
, ont upon than to be firmly grounded o
that Cape Ann rock as he is. Wouldn
- you? a.
"But this man isn't the only one IL
government supplies with free coal, ngi
'ou and rations at its lighthouses, Whei
=. ever the keepers are located at statlol
.i .I1o where the cost of carriage exceeds u
'n cost of supplies they are provided Ire
but where the cost of delivery does n
sem exceed the price of the goods the keep
:. Is compelled to pay for both. THAT'S
an u : queer rule, but government has many
dueer way of doing things. At all
barren rock lighthouses, like Cape An
Minot's ledge and others, the keepe
have even to be supplied with fresh v
y1,'. ing ter from points on the mainland. I'm
W. collect great deal from rains IN ciste1
and tanks, but in most cases 1t is
a sufficient for the needs of the X
! w, reu and the supply from abroad mus
- ularly taken TO them, no mat
-. the cost or the difficulties are
'e II there. New York Eveni9
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04
For Sale!
A Valuable Mill Property and IA.
90 Acres of Timber Tandi

The subscribers offer for sple one of the best
water power mills in Southern Vermont, Ioca.
ted in the town of Winhall on the Winhall Riv.
er, seven miles from depot with good down.
grade road
| This mill contains two water wheels, one of
IS and one "A horse, Saw Mill, two barrel Saws,
double belt, rotary bed planer back planers,
cutting off saws, etc. etc, all in running order
and in tirst-cass condition, Also connected
with 1t 144o acres Of tlmbered land containing
millions of feet of lumber Also two good hou.
ses and two good barns with room for Is teams.
Good warrantee deed, free from all incum
brance, given The owners have a contract for
100000 feet of lumber for the coming year, and
only offer the property for sale on account of
failing health.
Also Will sell one span of twenty five hundred
horses, and 10 years old, sound and all right,
3yoke of oxen, wagons, sleds, yokes, chains, etc
For further information apply to or address
ii. j. FULLER a. CO.,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04

Joseph j. Welch, the section boss,
whose careless placing of the fatal
track ''jack" caused the recent terri
bic accident at Quincy, Mass, has
been indicted for manslaughter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04
To the People Of London
t""ry and vicinity.

] respectfully call call your attention to my
Prices for Light and Heavy Harness for the
Spring and Summer of 1890.
MY OLD RELIABLE LUMBER HARNESS
l 34 inch trace, Ba sket Bre hing, heavy back
pads, Scotch collars s45. o.,
My FAMOUS FARM HAk SIS, ] l.2 inch
trace, split back and hip straps, in back pads,
leather collar, $1,000.
My Single Strap BUGGY HARNESS, a dandg
Nickel Trimmings or Davis Rubber, only 500.
The same Harness with Genuine Rubber Trim
mings only $25.OO.
These Harnesses are made of the best No
Oak Tanned Leather in the most thorough man
ner, with the latest Style of trimmings, ana eve.
ry STRAP WARRANTED. ,,,,,,,
sair gsuvr sJyIes au" hihu' VI
the same low prices.
am selling the best Factory harheS' '"''
sold in town, for the money,
Only $1,000.
If YOU want CHEAP Harness try this one
also carry the most complete Stock of Hor5
and Carriage Goods in u radius of thirty miles
consisting of
uroaJ Cloth, Monte Cloth and Linen Lay
busters;
Linen and Cotton Horse Sheets;
Leather, Cotton and Scrim Fly Nets;
Horse Brushes, Cards. Curry Combs harhes
soap, Horse Boots of every description
Whps, Lashes, Halters, etc. Every
thing for your horse at the
Lowest Price.
Carriage Trimming and Harness Repairing
Speciality.
Manchester Centre, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04

1t is now certain that the federal
election bill will not be acted upon in
the senate at this session. if it ever
iS
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04

In front of an ugly but fashionable
house in Second avenue, above Four
teenth street, are two very unreliable
cast iron lions, which have Just been
painted a pinkish brown to match the
newly chiseled brown stone copings of
the doorway. The lions, in form and
color, were sufficiently unlike anything
in nature, but just by way of preventing
the casual small boy from taking i'm
aginary excursions astride their backs, a
strip of spiked iron has been extended
from name to tail of each lion. The eff
feet of these grewsome but impossible
beasts is startling on stranger. New
York Sun.
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE HIMY
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04

Halloo, Brattleboro ! Where was
hit and Bailey when the light went
out ?
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04

All hail Jamaica-Gibson 92;
Melendy 81.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04

Hiram can trot out his rooster
menagerie once more.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04
Last Words.

What were McGinty's last wordsF
Il don't know. Drop me a line
guess. New York World.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04

Vermont is the only state which
reports full hop crop.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04
HENRY M. SHANKs, PUBLISHER.
Sitter John. Editor.

Copies Of this paper can be oh.
tanned at Carpenters News Rooms
IN Brattleboro,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04
BIRTHS

In Landgrove, Aug
and Fannie Hilliard,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-09-04
Man Who Gets His Food, Fuel and Light
for Nothing and Is Paid for It.

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE HIM,
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1890-10-16
HHIIOIS OF AOIEI FOR RlILROIDS.
Tn Vat SanA 10 h EEDsaded in WaShinsisn
and OrSgua During he KsIt
Thr0 I6N.

Indications are that there will BE more
raii0ad building in the Paciec northwest
in de neat three years than in any other
locality on the face Of the globe. The
lines that are already under construction
and projected, together with those that in
all probability will find their way into
this country in the time designated will,
in mileage, be immense, and in point Of
importance will surpass those in any
other locality.
An Of the great transcontinental line
are pointing this way. One here com.
pels the other to follow; it is simply q
question Of seli-preservstiOn. Within I
less period than three years the trans
continental railroads that will unloaC
freight on the shores Of Puget Sound vii
hethe NoltheFn Pacific, The Union Pacific
The Canadian Pacific and the Grea
Noaherns Two Of these are alread,
there, and the other two are building a
fast as money and men can do the work
These roads do not simply mean througl
lines, but they mean systems; feeder
viii extend out % esety point Of import
ance. These four transcontineHtal line
viii not complete the list, for the soutl
ern Pacific and the Burlington are alread
beading IN this direction. In addition I
fhese, local5nilroad companies are bull,
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1890-10-16

ing on all sides. Said an old railroad
engineer: 'sFhe amount Of railroad devel-
opment already going on and that in pros
pective Is indeed difficult to appreciate.
The development will be unsurpassed,
not 50 much on account Of railroad mile
age as the Importance Of the lines. !
estimate the money that will be expended
in Washington. and Oregon in the next
three years in railroad building will reach
fully S65, OOO, 900. OF this sum the Great
Northern and the Union Pacific will ex-
pend $50, 900, OOO."
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1890-10-16

Man was made to mourn, but need
he suffer unnecessarily Forevery poison
there is an antidote and happily Blud-
bilder Is the antidote to many evils that
poison mans existence. This great veg.
etable specific Is the most valuable that
medical research has succeeded in Wrest-
ing from the secret depths Of science. II
is a surprisingly controlling powerin cases
Of cancer and tumors, ii reduces glandular
swellings, alleviates epilepsy, regulates
the bowels, promotes digestion, tones the
stomach, induces sleep, sustains against
fatigue and expels scrofulous and all other
blood arrangements. Price 81. Sold by
all druggists.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1890-10-16
The new discovery.

You have heard your friends and neigh
boFs talking about il. You may yourself
be one Of the many who know from per
sonal experience Just how good . thing Il
u. II you have ever tried Il you are one
Of its staunch friends, because the wonder
full thing about II Is that when once given
trial Dr.. Kings New Discovery ever after
holds place in the house. II you have
never used Il, and should be afflicted with
a cough, cold, or any throat, lung or chesI
trouble, secure bottle at once and give 4
a fair trial. II Is guaranteed every time
or money refunded. Trial bottles free a
Janeck's Pharmacy.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1890-10-16

O. E. MeEwen takes a pride in turning
out good work. This is the reason his
harness, saddles, brides, &C., give such
satisfaction and outlast all others.
"A full line Of the latest materials and
shades in dress goods have been received
by Henry Otter.
Two dozen Of bottled beer at the
North Yakima Bottling Works.
Hats aud caps at cost at Bartholet
Bros old stand.
Two dozen Of bottled beer at the
North Yakima Bottling Works.
There is one medicine that will cure
Immediately. We refer 10 De Wits Collie
and Cholera Cure for all summer COM
plants. Nodelay, no disappointment, no
failure We sell It. G, J. Taft.
"A splendid line Of muslin and per-
Gale shirts and summer neckwear Just re-
ceived by MyrOn Ellis.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1890-10-16
MANUFACTURED AT

Pullman sleeper reservations can be
secured In advance through any
Agent Of the read.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1890-10-16

How often do we see this on the faces
Of children and, alas, Of people who other
wise are healthyF What causes itp Bad
Blood. The thought is terrible; the
trouble Is worse. No ordinary help can
remove II. It requires something un-
usual Do not take cheap sarsaparillas
or blood purifiers. You must have some
thing that has proven its power in both
Europe and America. General Wheat
croft Nelson, Of London, says: my
experience in the English army, as well
as in America, cOnvinces me that nothing
so thoroughly purifies the blood, or adds
to the health, vigor and life, as Dr.
Ackers English Blood Elixir"
This grand Elixir Is sold by druggists
in all parts Of America. It Is good,
pure, honest medicine. Try 1t to-day.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1890-10-16

Perhaps you are run down, can't eat,
can't sleep, can't think, can't do anything
to your satisfaction, and you wonder what
ais you. You should heed the warning,
you are taking the first step into nervous
prostration. You need 4 nerve tonic, and
In Electric BitteFs you will find the exact
remedy for restoring your nervous system
to its normal, healthy condition. Surpris-
ingresults follow the use Of this great nerve
tonic and Alternative. Your appetite re-
turns, good digestion is restored, and the
liver and kidneys resume healthy action.
Try bottle. Price 80 cents, at Janeck's
Pharmacy.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1890-10-16


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''DU MS ''''e' NV WV 'O
New goods arriving daily at Henry
Differs, direct nom the east. Great
preparations have been made for the hol-
idays. Call and see the latest in the line
Of dry goods and clothing.
For your gents furnishing goods,
clothing and hats, Differs is the place
The finest line of neckWear ever
shown in North Yakima just received at
Myron H. Ellis.
Henry Otter is the sole agent for
Yakimaof the celebrated Broadhead dress
goods. They are warranted made from
the best material by skilled workmen,
do not cookie or SHRINK and can be worn
in damp weather without the least injury
to the fabric.
The most complete line Of dress goods
and notions at Differs.
The only exclusive dry goods and
clothing house in the i that Of Henry
Otter, in the Flrst National bank build
ing. Mr. Otter has exceptional facilities
- ,bo ,irso. h.r;na . s,.,dini -. -.
., u,' '''io' T.'e N' w.
all Of tile no'eities appearing In the mar
-Myron H. Ellis carries the best hne
Of gloves Tor gentlemen to be found IN the
-"Oh! what hatv' No remarks Of
this Kind are made over the hats hou0ht
g NJ, II ru;. -, -, IL, ~,
- - nus ~. - -. -, 'N'
suit Mr.. Ellis before getting your summer
bo.d cov.r;Do
Thu stock of div sooIs clotbiDs mn.
,;,,s - 80 - -. - 49, !,
Ro-tbolo, Re- IA s,.DJ v-in ~ ~
a, ,,,s, q, ..sh on oD1 h. conv;oco',
""o NV INC VI 9@uuies' "AI"e0s'
- 49,. -.
supp i"A'"N "'s'"e'
--Boots and shoes at coSt at Rartholet
Bros. old stand.
De Wits Little Early Risers. Best
h nus Pli 'O' uysIsPSIA' S wv, s'o1h''c"'
O@u O'eA'n' 7o'u y! - . iA''
II have money IN Ioan on citv and
farm property at lowest rates ever Offered.
Call and see me- J. b. PrssLET.
We recommend De Wits Collie and
Cn1iets SHFe DeClGse W. Del,e t y sie
shown At once in cases Of cholera morbus
s.--t EoL insurance On uoi'7' apply 70 n
Just received by Ellis a large and
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-05-07
- = --'-'-
PAR MASS US.
Correspondence of SPECTATOR

Correspondence Oh Spectator
Northwest Augusta halls with pride and en-
tsrtatns high hopes in the assured and prosper
GUS boom originated by the pushing. persistent
energy of the entsrprising gentlemen who
compose he organization of the 5taunton De-
velopnert Co. and It will receive material
support and patronage from this and every
section OF the mother Of States who are now as
sured of long expressed DESIRE The prosper
ity and expansion" of our central city,
The polite enquiries sent cut by Mr. S. II
Augell, Special Census Agent located in your
city, asking of those interested for information
con corning recorded vendors liens. mortgages
&c. has had D timely and very important ef-
feet, causing those who had discharged their
recorded Indebtedness to secure at once and
have recorded g. release ofthe same. which In
many instances had been neglected aud forgot
ten.
Mile Venable, an aged coored woman,
whose death occurred at the residence of her
daughter in Staunton recently, was, in ante
be IuIn days, g. true and trusty woman of all
work for many years in the family of the late
Mrs. Fl. Bell of Churchville. Aunt Mile was
very popular then with the white and colored
people and she was one of those good old
darkies that always knew her place and stayed
died last year in or near Middlebrook, was
owned in slavery times by Elijah Hogshead
deceased.
Rev. A. P. Boude, of Lexington, paid us a fly.
ing visit. and on Sunday. 27th ultinlo. gave an
interesting lecture to the Sunday school at this
place, after which he preached an excellent
sermon.
Quarterly meeting services of the Methodist
Episcopal South for this Circuit will be helc
here, commencing on next Saturday. 10Th inst
Mrs. Margaret, wife of Mr.. James A. Ham
rick, was taken suddenly and seriously Ill las
Sunday. She is now, it is hoped, rapidly i'm
proving.
| Miss Ida Whitmore, after many long an(
weary months of confinement to her couci
from severe affection. is, we are glad to state
| able TO take outdoor exercise.
| Mr. 4. H.. sou OF John q. Jones. Esq, ant
otter ;oung msa left last Monday for c tou
. through Southern California.
| Last Sunday wa were visited by a timely aut
| rentIe rainfall.