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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31
Phases of Human Nature.


They were waiting for the train at d
,ountry station There was dreary
looking waiting room, IA by IA, and
there was platform 10 feet long by 8
broad The scenery consisted of one
water tank, five freight cars, two fields,
one pile Of lumber, three telegraph poles
and small boy. The rain poured out
side. The two women sat as far from
each other as possible and regarded each
other with suspicion and distrust.
One seemed to be saying to herself: IF
she Is going to the lnnatic asylum she
should be looked after Who ever saw
any one come out in such colors and
mix things like that? Such persons are
dangerous" And the other one remarked:
"Must wait here long in the company
of that thing? What a looking head!
What big feet and hands! Looks as if
she was going to work on farm"
The two men who are strangers to
each other and to the women were fair,
mild eyed specimens of the human race.
They stood and looked at each other, and
might have said to themselves: Looks
as if he had overdrawn his account
at the bank. Seems to have an inno-
cent look, but that is all put on" And
the other might have musedi 80 here's
the Rubber Kid out on another expe-
dition, but I'll spoil his game. My, but
hasn't he got hardened look!" But
they did nothing Of the kind. While
those women sat several feet apart, hud-
died up in an exclusive sort of way and
their wells drawn; the men walked arm
in arm, joked aid smoked and talked
stories and said they were glad to meet.
They poked each other in the ribs, called
each other "old boy" borrowed some
fine cut and every match they had was
shared in lighting cigars.
One of the women got up enough cour-
age to ask the other for the time. The
latter might be addressing the cook of
an Erie canal scow, she thought; but re-
piled that she had not the time. Then
both shrank away under their wells and
turned up their noses. When the train
came along the men got into the same
car and the same seat The women
came out with respective looks Of dis
dain, entered separate coaches, and as the
train moved away they were sorry they
had noticed or spoken to each other and
failed to stand on their individual dig
nity,-Albany Journal
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31

BURLINGTON, July 24.-John Cay
hue of Montpelier was this morning
one of the 800 excursionists who
started from the capital with the
friends of st. Augustine's Mutual
Benevolent Society for days outing
at Highgate Springs. Cayhue was;
with many others, anxious to see the
sights along the route, and at Essex
Junction, in company with sofile $50
of the party, left the train, which re-
mained in the depot some five Or six
minutes. In attempting to board the
train after it was well under way, he
missed his footing and fell beside the
track; his right foot passing over the
rail after the fist pair of trucks had
passed. He was evidently stunned
by the fall, as he did not gather him
self until the rear trucks of the coach
had severed his foot at the ankle,
shree wheels passing over the limb.
The train was stopped and Cayhue's
brother and his wife left the train.
The injured man was taken 10 the
Central House. DR.. C. M. Ferrin
was called and attended him, sue
cessfully performing the operation
of amputation of the leg about mid
way between the knee and ankle.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31

Editor Sitter: To the doubts of
your South End" correspondent
concerning the feeling existing here
over the recent senatorial nomina-
tlons, we would say that there is only
one feeling that can exist in the
minds of intelligent men, and that is
feeling of bitter opposition to the
tricky manipulators of your south end
politicians. For several years they
have assayed to run the county and
monopolize the officers to the control
of j. Gregory Smith the Pope of
Vermont " bosses" The result is
obvious We have to look back but
few years and see how pure our pol
itics were, see when Vermont could
stand in spotless honor and point her
finger in shame TO corrupt Southern
methods, and turn her head away in
disgust at the degenerated politics of
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31
Writing for the Nevspaper.,

am very frequently asked whether
the newspaper is the best starting point
for young authors, and in this question
lies, in nine cases out of ten, grave
misconception. Many young writers be-
lieve that work rejected by the monthly
magazine will find market with the
daily newspaper. It seems to be taken
for granted that the same degree of care
is unnecessary for newspaper work as
for magazine writing. "The newspaper
dies with the day, the magazine lives for
month";" is the general feeling, and
hence the impression that ephemeral
work will find ready market with the
newspaper.
1t has been my pleasure to write for
the newspaper press of America for six
or seven years, and give young writers
leaf from my experience when / say to
them, do not allow yourselves to believe
that minor work will find favor with the
modern American newspaper. There is
just as much demanded of a writer in
the newspaper editorial Office as in that
of the monthly magazine. A writer
commits the greatest mistake of her life
when she looks upon the newspaper as a
graduating school to the magazine. The
same standard of grammar and express
sion set by the magazine holds good with
newspapers.-Edward w. Box in Ladies
Home Journal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31
For Sale!
A Valuable Mill Property and a.
90 Acres of Timber Tand!

The subscribers offer for svle one of the best
water power mills in Southern Vermont, loca-
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
70 and one "a horse, Saw Mill, two barrel Saws,
a double belt, rotary bed planer back planers,
cutting off saws, etc. etc, all in running order
and in tirst-class condition, Also connected
with 1t 1440 acres of timbered 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 contract for
,O00, 900 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, 9 and 10 years old, sound and all right,
yoke of oxen, wagons, sleds, yokes, chains, etc
For further information apply to or address
II. J. FULLER Il CO.,
Bondville, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31
Her Little Brothers Bet.

Little Tommy was entertaining one
of his sisters admirers until she ap-
peared.
Don't you come to see my sister," he
inquired.
Eyes, Tommy, that's what l come
for"
"You like her immensely, don't you?"
"Of course | admire her very much.
Don't you think she's nice?"
well, have to, cause she's my sis
ter; but she thumps me pretty hard
sometimes. But let's see you open your
mouth once. Now shut it tight till /
count ten. There-I knowed you could
do it!'
"Why, Tommy, who said couldn't"
"Oh, nobody but sister,
"What did she say?"
''Well, she said you hadn't sense
enough to keep your mouth shut, and l
bet her two big apples you had; and you
have, haven't you? And you'll make her
stump up the apples, won't your"
The young man did not wait to see
whether she would ''stump up" or not
New York Ledger.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31

A resident of Martinsville, Ind, named
Jerry Givens. has received letter from
a rich uncle in California which indicates
that the young man is likely to be adopt
ed and made his heir. A strange family
history is recalled by this incident.
There was an estrangement between the
man now in California and the father of
young Jerry, who is long since dead.
Henry, the elder brother, drifted TO the
far west, and discovered the whereabouts
of his young heir only through publi-
cation which narrated remarkable ad-
venture in which the latter was engaged.
Some time ago while hunting in the
White river bottoms he encountered a
great nest of snakes. This circumstance
gained wide reputation in the papers
and finally caught the eye of the elder
Givens. Exchange
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31
PRICE THREE CENTS.
Waiting for Sam,

A man with eleven weeks of wiry hair
and long growth of beard stepped
into a barber shop in one of our two
cities the other day and sat down
Probably he was not in his best mood.
AT any rate he looked cross, even
though 1t was his next turn.
Next, said the barber.
III wait for SAM" said the man with
the hair and beard, and as he saad il he
Kicked at the dog and looked about as
pleasant as circular saw in motion.
"All right" said the barber with en-
phasis. Next"
The next got into the chair and left
The man who was cross sitting by the
window, watching for Sam. Half an
hour passed. The shop was full and
there seemed to be good deal of amuse-
ment among all except the man who
was waiting for Sam. One by one the
customers kept coming in. The clock
hands passed from $50 p. m. to 7:3O D. M.
and then to SEQ p. m. At about this
time the door opened and head popped
in.
Heard from Sam YETI" said the head.
Yes" replied the barber.
"How is he; having good timer"
"Guess he is. AT any rate he says
he is"
when do you expect him homer"
''ln about three weeks"
The door slammed after the question
er, just as the man with the beard, who
was waiting for Sam, jumped to his
feet. "Wh-what did you say?" shout
ed he. Ibid you say Sam wasn't com
ing for three weeks?"
The barber repressed his smile, and in
voice that was low and even toned. he
said; "Yes, sir Sam is up country, and
we expect him back in about two weeks
and half. But if you want to wait for
him we'll make up bed for you right
here on"-but the rest was lost by the
door slamming on the retiring form of
the man who was waiting for Sam
Lewiston journal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31
MANCHESTER

MIR. and Mrs. John Honell of Wor-
cester, Mass, is stopping at j. A.
Woods.
Rev. M. l.. Severance of Ben
nington Center preached at the Con-
gregational church last Sunday.
Mrs. Thos. Carr and two daugh-
ters of Wheeling, West Virginia, are
in town for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. 5. Dow are Wis
ilipg his parents at Paris, Me.
Mrs. Martha Burton of Prescott,
Kansas, is spending few weeks with
relatives here. Mrs. Burton remov-
ed to Kansas from Manchester 2l
years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. p. Felt of this
place with their son, ID. o. Felt and
wife of Boston, are visiting this week
with relatives in West Wardsboro.
NJ. II. Wooster, Jr., of Saratoga,
n. Y, is at home for few days.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31
OUTH LONDONDERRY VT, THURSDAY EVENING, 81

Northern cities. Can she do it now !?
Did not our last preliminary canvas
open our eyes and bring us face to
face to truths we would spurn and
actions we would scorn in other
states But through the mist of dis
reputable schemes right triumphed,
ard now the defeated are working
with might and force, endeavoring to
undo the good work the people have
done, by handicapping legislation.
For years have the people tontended
-agsinst the powerful influences of the
Central Vermont gang, who have
sought IN every available way to
shape the State affairs to their own
interests. Look at our deserted
FARMS, do they not furnish evidence
of some internal corruption +? We
have stepped on the worm once and
now we have the power, why not
crush it and let Vermont again stand
in honor and pride. 70 do this one
party cannot act alone, but let the
Democrats and Republicans unite and
put men in the field whose honor and
integrity would allow no clique to ap-
proach with jobs. To state the ques-
ton plainly "Will the voters of
Windham county stand up like men
or will they again like dogs answer
the call of j. Gregory Smith p
NORTH END.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31
Vacation.

If you have made your plans for vaca-
ton, look them carefully over and see if
they include supply of Ayers Sarspa
rilla. The pure air in the country or by
the sea side with the change in diet will
be beneficial, but to make the most of
the time given you for rest, take Ayers
Sarsaparilla. 1t will quicken the appe-
tite, insure perfect digestion, remove
from the blood all debilitalng, life de-
stroying humors, and supply the system
with the electric element of health, ener
gy and strength.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31

Chicago Growing to BE Like New York.
In many things does Chicago day by
day grow more like New York. In past
years one Of the most noticeable differ
ences between the dwellers by the lake
and the dwellers by the sea was the diff
ference in their style of dress. New
York business men have long been pune
tilious in regard to their dress. 1t was
a common thing to see not only the
young men but the older men going to
business in the morning with flower in
the buttonhole and dressed as west
erner" would have dressed for some social
event. In Chicago it was entirely DIFF
ferent. Our best and wealthiest citizens
dressed in manner that would have
caused them to have been noticeable
upon Broadway.
They were too busy to care about or
even think about their clothes. Between
the fire and the panic and the big inter
est they had to pay it took all their en-
ergies, both physical and mental, to con-
trive means to pay their eastern credit
ors. But times have changed since then.
Then were the days of hustle and antici-
patton. Now, while it is still the day of
hustle, anticipation has graduated into
enjoyment. Then nothing was too good
for our creditors, now nothing is too
good for ourselves. Then the business
man wore clothing simply for protection
from the weather. Now he has time for
the amenities and pleasures of life and
the money to crafty his tastes.-Chi-
cago Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31
LOCAL AND COUNTY.
WEST TOWNSHEND.

j. w. Taft has mostly recovered
from injuries received from falling
from a ladder week before last.
Mr.. & Mrs. Chas. Hawkins of
Chester stopped over Sunday here
with relatives.
Seth Allen discolated his shoul-
der last week by falling from scat
fold in his barn.
James Brown who has been sick
for several months is no better.
Norman Wood lost valuable
COW last week by being run over by
the cars.
Mrs. Eleanor Barber went last
week for visit with her sister at
Fort Edwards, N. Y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31

There are said to be number who
aspire to Judge Powers position on
the supreme bench, and the question
is who shall it be The SITTER sug-
gests that we get along with one less
judge, thus saving all this bother and
several thousand dollars to the tax
payers. However, if we must keep
up the old number what's the matter
with Hooker !?
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31
[For the SITTER, ]
NOT FOR THEM.

Not for them the roses blossom,
Not for them the robins sing.
Who wonld not accept the blessings
Which the winter frosts did bring.
Not for them the golden shining
or the sun its joy doth yield,
Who refused to see the beauties
Which the cloudy days revealed.
Not for them the peace of evening
And the quiet rest of night,
Who rebelled at voice of duty
when the day was cleaning bright.
Not for them the Temple service
Through celestial nights and days,
Who amid terrestrial labors
Never stopped TO give God praise.
,..CELh M. REYNOLDS.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31

DlfneUItles OF SHdperoub III new 1oTh.
Another woman from Colorado-one
of these big, Bartholdi statue creatures
that one sometimes sees-insisted upon
having her woman guide replaced after
dark by a messenger boy, because she
did not feel herself safe in company of
woman only. dispatched messenger
to her-physical stature unknown, of
course-and in an hour she trundled her
colossal proportions into my parlors, fol.
lowed by the tiniest, most abject look
ing specimen of the genus messenger it
has ever been my lot to see. "See here"
she snorted, "what do you mean by send
ing me such a protector as this? Is this
an insult? l may be large, but l want
you to understand that / am a perfect
lady, and need just as much protection
as any other lady. And as for this mis-
erable little whiffet'-here she looked
large and threatening, while the ''miser-
able whiffet" shrank and looked smaller
and more self despised each moment
II would as soon have clothespin in
trousers to attend me. Why, the very
first thing he did was to fall down, and
| had to pick him up and brush him off
and see to his bruises, and the next thing
| did was to yank him out from under
the heads of some horses, and here he is,
and no more messenger protection for
me, if you please. Interview in New
York Evening Sun.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31
MANCHESTER CENTRE.

The base ball game Monday be-
tween the Equinox House walters
and the nine from this village result
ted in score of IL to 6 in favor of
the Centres nine.
Miss Martha b. Hollister and
master J. Robert HOLSTER of Hart
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31

The tail (Brattleboro) has wagged
the dog (Windham county, for long
while now. Isn't it about time for
the dog to wag the tail What say
you, farmers, mechanics and laborers,
shall we all take hold together and
give that impudent and domineering
tail lively twist Now, then, al
together, TWIST
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31

There is genius in Cohasset, Mass,
who spends his time getting up startling
effects for the stage. He has recently
taken ont two patents. One of them is
for an arrangement of slides and springs
by which man, or rather dummy,
goes all to pieces. At signal the head
flies toward the ceiling. the legs move to
the sides and the arms drop to the floor.
The body remains in the chair. A be-
heading apparatus is another of this IN
ventor's ghastly devices. The ak drops
into socket in the block and the head
falls
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31

1t is reported that JOHN H. Rock
efeller and other Standard OIL mag
mates purpose starting morning
paper in New York. This will
doubtless be good way for them to
get rid of some of their ''ile."
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31

Our South American neighbors are
utilizing the hot season in killing
each other off. A revolution is in
progress IN the Argentine Republic,
and San Salvador and Guatemala
have fought six straight battles with
more to come.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31

The SITTER is told that the three
members of certain Brattleboro
law firm were delegates to the recent
county convention and student in
the office was present as substitute.
Good Lord ! OF course this accounts
for that "farmer" (D senatorial
ticket.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31

ford, Conn, are spending few
weeks with their friends in town.
About 50 people from this town
went on the excursion to Saratoga
Springs, Tuesdad,
Mr.. f. Ii. Estabrook has return
ed home from New York where he
has been employed as conductor on
a 9th Aveaue street car.
Mrs. A. L, Graves who has been
on the sick list for several months
past; 10 now improving.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31
BIRTHS.

In So Londonderry, July "a, a son to
Mr.. and Mrs. George Shine.
.In Rawsonville, July %, daughter,
Hazel Eta, to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry E.
Howard.
In Peru, July l6, a daughter to- Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Boynton.
At Englewood, H., July %. daugh-
ter to Mr. and Mrs. j. M. Hamilton.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31
Chickens Coming Home To Roost.

South Carolina is now engaged in
a hot political canvas between two
democrats and are reaping what they
have been sowing for the last ten
years. One of the candidates is in
daily expectation of being assassina-
ted.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31

An English sailor, coming up the Brit
ish channel after long journey, ex-
claimed: Thank goodness. we've done
with them eternal blue skies and that
binding sunshine. This taste of good
old English fog puts fresh life into fell
low ~
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31

AS the result of weighing 20S newly
born children to determine the weight
of brain, the male infants brain weighed
11.9 ounces and the female lie ounces,
the weight of the brain being to the
body as one to eight or thereabout.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31

All, there, brother Crane, when
you quote the SITTER please don't
credit it to the Landmark. owe"
are not a landmark but a SITTER.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31

A fearful mine explosion from fire
damp occurred in France on Tues
day. Over 100 miners are reported
killed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31
d. B. GODDARD'S,
So. Londonderry.
Legal Notices:
ESTATE OF 4. L. HARRINGTON.

ESTATE OF Z. L. HARRINGTON.
STATE OF vERRoNT, Westminster, IS.
The Probate Court for said district, to all per-
sons interested in the estate of Emery l.. Har
rington late of Londonderry, deceased, greeting
Whereas Emily Harrington has presented to
this court an instrument purporting to be the
last will of said deceased for probate, you are
hereby notified that this court will decide upon
the probate of said instrument at the session
thereof to be held at the inn of o. F. Coombs in
Townshend in said district, on the 9Th day of
August. A. ID. 1880 when and where you may
appear and contest the same, If you see cause
CHAs- d. EDDY, Register
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-31

To bolt, or not to bolt that Is the question:
Whether tits nober In us all to suffer
The put up jobs of political tricksters,
Or to arise like men and whip the cusses
Into obedience to the peoples will?