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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

Congressman Grout abandoned his
friends in Windham county in the
matter of postoflices, placing them in
the hands of the Brattleboro schem-
ers, and now these same shemers are
scheming to kick him out of Congress,
and everybody is ready to say
"served him right" Apropos we
have the following letter from the
north part of his district:
Editor Sitter, How about Con-
gcessman Grout's plan of elective
postmasters. If he is sincere in ad-
vocating this measure, and it is what
he means to practice as well as preacls
about, why isn't the Brattieboro post
Office matter settled ? Didn't the eau
Gus nominate Mr.. Childs? No mat
ter if he is a democrat or Fegee
Islander, the caucus settled the ques-
ton who the people wanted. All
but-well, the fact is this "elective
postmaster" business is a kind of new
tangled fly such as sportsmen throw
into the quiet pool to the simple mind
ed little fish. 1t aint a fly at all. 1t
never will be fly. 1t is no relation
to fly. 1t is humbug Its good
to catch fish with. What blessing
in disguise it would have been to Rep
resentative Grout if Harrison had
never been elected-if he had ne ever
been born, or had been a girl. Be-
cause if Cleveland had held on an
other term this postotfice kettle of
fish would never have boiled over on
Grout's hands and run down his
breeches legs aud into his boots. As
it is now, the postoffice in his district
is regular four horse rig of night
mares. He can't drive them and
they won't run away, but are all the
time baking up and raising the very
dickens. 1t is too bad that At.
kins was bounced, for Grout's mass,
i've brain could have pointed the way
to do it and the democratic boss would
have taken the cussing. PAUL.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06
NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT

BosToN, Merch "a meeting of the
committee on accommodations for the
national encampment, G. A. R.. was
held this evening. The hotels are being
well filled, and the proprietors are chary
about promising more accommodations.
At the present time transient trade at the
hotels is very heavy.
The committee decided that it would be
impossible for them to provide accommo-
dations for posts within easy distance of
the city, as they anticipate very large
number of Western comrades, who will
have to be looked after first The matter
of reunions is in the hands of the CON-
mittee on reunions, and it is desired that
members who live in or near the city and
belong to regiment that desires to have
reunion. will make arrangements for
such reunion.
The committee is ready to receive ap-
plications for quarters, and all commune
cations should be addressed to Hon. Har-
rison Hume, chairman committee on ac-
No A, Beacon street,
Boston.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06
VEMONT FARMERS

d. l.. Stiles Of Randolph began
last April with &c hens and up tc
Feb. 10 earned $l57. He sold GAG
dozen eggs, beside large quantity
consumed in family of eight.
Phillips Bros. of Glover keep the
thoroughbred Cotswold sheep. A
sample of the wool from two of theil
lambs is II and IA inches long and
of the finest, silky appearance, free
from grease. They have lambs that
will average over 100 pounds, and il
is estimated that the flock will sheer
II pounds per head. They took sew
eral premiums last year at the fairs.
At present prices for farms, with
proper management, there is as much
money in farming as there ever has
been, writes II. P. Martin of Wash
ington county to the New England
Homestead. One reason of the many
failures is that men Of brains who can
make a success of anything have gone
into other business, and we are judged
by the drones who would never succeed
in the best business. The farm with
all its details needs careful manage
ment.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06
PRICE THREE CENTS.

church committee, should now look upon
me, think that should smile upon him.
But hark What sound is that. re-
peated at long, full intervals ? All, COM
rades You have fallen, fallen ignomin-
iously, without a struggle. Well, sleep
the best, strongest, sweetest, most health
giving sleep known to mortal, is yours.
The fire will soon die out, yet thd stars
will grow brighter and watch over you.
Soon the full orbed moon will start in
her course westward across the sky. No.
nightmare, no dreams even, will be yours
And In the morning the scent of the bal
sam will be in your clothes. Your hands
will rub it into your eyes, and melting
dew will carry it everywhere through the
AR. Not even plunge into the cold,
pure water, will wash it away. All me
As | sit at my desk at mid-winter, can
live over again the only real, true part of
my life.
Yes, | am fully convinced that no
other place in the parts offers equal
attractions for the tired and detected
denizens of our cities, who seek rest,
recreation, and quiet. We have tele-
graph line and daily mail from each
direction; and landlord whose tables
even now millionaires drive miles out
of their way TO enjoy. No description of
our town would be at all complete with
out mention of our honored host, Mr.. G.
X. Davis, whose name shall fittingly
close our wayward description.
NJ. j. Ii.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

Word reaches the SITTER from
Brattleboro that on Tuesday during
the general silence that prevailed
while the vote was being counted,
King Hooker advanced to the table
and attempted the feat of pressing a
glass of water to his lips, whereupon
hearty round of applause went up
from the astonished freemen. This
must have been very encouraging to
the great boss, Notwithstanding it
must have raised the dickens with his
stomach.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06
CHESTER.

Town Officers elect-Moderator Hug
Henry; Town Clerk, A. ID. l.. Herricl
Seletmen, Clarence Adams, Atwood Sa.
geant, Dewitt Davis; Town Treasurer
A. ID. L. Herrick; Overseer of the Poor
Joseph w. Smith; First Consta BILE VIM
p. Dodge, Second Constable, r. W.
Carpenter; Grand Juror. +. W. Marsh
listers, J. r. Richardson, Martin Guild
n. +. Bates; Road Commionprs, The
Selectmen; Auditors, F. w. Marsh, n
A. Smith, +. p Mathews; Town Agent
+. W. Marsh; High School Committee
Ii. X. Barney; Member Widsor County
Board of Education. Clarence Adams
Voted a tax of 80 cents. A tax of II
cents was voted for the support of tht
High School for the present year.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06
ANGELS HAVE CHARGE OVER US.

at Is a beautiful belief,
That ever round our head
Are lowering, ON angel wings,
The spirits OF the dead"
Unknown author.
Yes, beautiful and doubly dear
To those from out whose sight,
Some cherished idol has been borne,
Shrouding their hearts in night.
To feel, between that land and ours,
The gates are open wide,
Though viewless to our mortal sight,
Our loved have never died.
That when deep yearnings move our heart
For those held so dear,
Responsively they whisper us,
BE glad, for we are here
That when to heaven in unvoiced prayer
Our aspirations rise,
They haste, on wings of love to bear
The message TO the skies.
What sweet assurance in the thought,
wherever may be,
His ministering angels keep
This watch-gu,r ard over me-"
-Rebeccd G.. Holden.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06
General NeWS-Sifted.

EX-Congressman William L. L.
Taulbee of Kentucky was shot in the
capitol building at Washington on
Friday by Chas. E. Kincaid, cores
pondent of the Louisville Times.
raulbee may recover. The cause of
the shooting is given in a press dis
patch as follows: "The story lead
ing up to to-day's affair begins with a
dispatch sent by Mr.. Kincaid to his
paper nearly eighteen months ago.
He charged Taulbee, who was then
in Congress, with intimacy with GER
tain pretty woman in the Patent
Office. Repeatedly since the article
appeared, Mr.. Kincaid claims, Taul-
bee has assaulted him, although he
had frequently requested the privi-
leges of printing statement from
him. Shortly after II O'Clock Mr..
Kincaid appeared at the east door of
the House and sent card to Mr..
Wilson of Kentucky. Taulbee ac-
costed him, and said:
Il want to see YOU
The correspondent politely inform
ed his visitor that he desired no COM
munication with him whatever. Kin
caid is mere boy in stature, and he
added in addressing the big fellow:
Il am not prepared to meet you
| am not armed.
you had better be-, said Taulbee.
At the same time the burly Kentuck-
ian seized Kincaid, twisted his ear
and jerked him nearly off his feet.
Doorkeeper Woodbridge and others
succeeded in separating the two and
Taulbee was led away, beside him
self with rage. Between noon and l
O'Clock apparently, Mr.. Kincaid pro-
cured revolver. Whether he bor-
rowed it of a friend or went down
town and got it has not yet been as
certained. With this weapon he shot
Taulbee.'
ST. PAUL, Mimi, March 2.-The
surveyors for the Great Northern
railroad are reported to have made
a discovery, which consists of a break
in the Rocky mountains near Mary's
Fork, and opens the way into a rich
and fertile country through which no
road has rpenetrated. James Hill
president of the Great Northern, is
elated over the matter, and proposes
to run line from Anaconda, Mont.
direct to San Francisco.
ALBANY, N. Y, March 2.-Dash-
away opend navigation on Friday
With all colors flying, she steamed up
the Hudson, encountering not so
much as cake of ice. The bridge
company had not prepared for so
early resumption of navigation, and
the draw had to be opened by hand
to allow it to pass. To swing the
pondorous draw took nearly three
quarters of an hour. CAPTAIN Early
thinks his trip is unprecedented, and
cert ainly steaming from New York
to Albany in February is remarkable.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

The following should have appear
ed last week, but got crowded out:
BRATTLEBoRo, VT, Feb. 24th, $780,
Dear Sitter Please give space to the
following: Our model mail carrier,
Pat, was flying his kite again last Sun
day. He called at a house on South Main
street at s 80 O'Clock Sunday evening
and asked if thy had any letters. He
was told that it was Sunday. He said he
knew it, but he could collect them just
as well, and it would save his going
around Monday morning. He did not
get the letters; the families he called
on thought he had load enough already,
which he ought to gave gone twice for.
Pat must be a Civil Service Reform man.
=, (Signed) A REPUBLICAN,.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

The Burlington Free Press is not
the only paper in Vermont that
breaches temperance, prohibition and
goody-goody godliness and runs a
foreign liquor advertisement. But
hist, don't let it know that the SITTER
ever said anything about it for fear it
might deluge us with whole lake of
Sodom and Gomorrah. It's an aw-
full good sheet.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06
CHESTER DEPOT.

Mrs c. P. Dodge is confined to
the house with La Grippe.
Station agent Barney's little girl
Flossie, is very ill with Scarlet fever.
Town meeting passed off very quiet
ly. There was little excitement OF
electing Sd selectman also the higl
school question caused little de
bate.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

Wanamaker has postponed send
ing the papersin the Brattleboro post
office matter to the President for one
week, at the request of boss Hooker.
Gen. Grout has declared for Childs,
so now the contest is between Hook
er and the Congressman.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06
REM ENBER

you can purchase any Style,
Price, Size, width, Quality or
Grade of Boot, Shoes and
Rubbers in Ladies, Gents
and Childrcn's wear. See
the Pebbled Leg Rubber
Boot constantly on hand.
A fresh line of Groceries
and Flour. The show cases
filled with useful and orna-
mental goods.
d. B. GODDARD.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

General Malone is living in COM
parative retirement in Washington.
He does not hobnob with his former
cronies at Chamberlin's, and he spends
a great deal of time in long solitary
walks.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

Pensions have recently been grant
ed to persons in this sectioo of the
State as follows: John Morgan,
Manchester Centre; David c. Ellis,
Sarah, widow of Elijah
Mcdonald, North Shafftsbury; War
ren c. Williams, Chester.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

Remember that Ayers Cherry Pee
toral has no equal as specific for
colds, cough, and all affections of the
throat and lungs. For nearly half a
century it has been in greater demand
than any other remedy for pulmonary
complaints. All druggists have it
for sale
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

+. G.. Mattison of South Shafts
bury took second and third prizes on
Silver Wyandotte fowls, second on
Golden Wyandotte chicks, and first
and St cond ON Light Brama fowls at
the New York exposition.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06
Main Street Shoe Store.
Manchester, - Vermont.
Country Merchants, Butch

SVuhu NSANA"sos h
ers, PeddIers, Produce Deal
els, Tinmen, Marketmen. and
traders generally will often
find the collecting of Calf
Skins a profitable addition to
their other business.
/ desire to arrange with
some good man or firm in
every village in the United
States and Canadas to take in
and ship to me the Calf Skins,
taken off in their vicinity.
Cash furnished on satisfac-
tory guaranty. For particu-
lars address, mentioning this
paper, CARROLL S. PAGE,
Hyde Park, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06
CONFIRMED.

The favorable impression produced
on the first appearance of the agree
able liquid fruit remedy Syrup of
Figs few years ago has been more
than confirmed by the pleasant ex-
perience of all who have used it, and
the success of the proprietors and
manufacturers the California Fig
Syrup Company.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06
THE
4 .]LONDONDERRYasSIFTER.Il I
HENRY M. SHANks, PUBLISHER.

Terms, 800 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 wrapping and postage.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

State Senator John f. Reyburn
of Pennsylvania, who is to succeed the
late Judge Kelley in Congress, is As
years of age. He was admitted to the
Philadelphia Bar In 1870.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

Man is often deceived in the age
of woman by her gray hair. Ladies,
you can appear young and prevent
this grayness bv using Halls Hair
Renewer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

A petition weighing half a ton,
asking for the passage of the ballot
reform bill, was laid before the New
York legislature the otLer day. 1t
was borne in by twelve stalwart men,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06
UTH LONDONDERRY, w. THURSDAY EVENING" MAR. 6, 1890
A a.ey Letter From srooA,,n..


Mr.. Editor How does 1t happen that
you never get the news from our place? /?
Mighty pert place, this, for small
one. People die here same as in other
places, and then again some are "born-
ded." Some forget to settle up with
their creditors before they depart and
some settle their earthly possessions and
leave their debts standing, and yet stay.
Why, only week or two ago one our or
noted citizens, who fought, bled, and
died for his country, and returned with
a glorious hospital record, for which the
government saw fit to allow him a month
ly stipend, a lifelong Democrat went
squarely back on those old Jeflersonian
.principles of "equal rights to all, grant
Ing special favors to none,' deded away
his homestead, and left borrowed money
and store debt creditors in the lurch.
Whatan elegant funeral procession such
a man ought to have when he comes to
"shuffie off this mortal coil" Then this
small town is destined to become notori-
Gus in the near future for its pugilistic
aspirants, as we have whole family in
training, waiting only tor John l.. sui
llvantn to meet the champion of the
Pacific Slope to challenge the winner to
a set-to with bare knuckles to finish,
But It's to be cold water affair, and if
you get ticket you must leave your bug
juice at home, as It's liable to come off on
temperance grounds.
But, was about to ask you how you
like our new "school law 2" We are
just tickled with it here. Why, one dis
trict here has got the biggest bargin in
''school-marms" they ever had came from
gum tree REGIONS (not from Maine), and
is big enough to go to church bare-footed.
Yet, they do say that she and one of
our young Misses made rag babies with
their pocket handkerchiefs and grinned
and te-heed until the preacher spoke to
them Why, you and l can remember
when we We're little boys of snickering
in church, and good old Deacon -
ng since passed to the other
= and sitting beside us. How
were. and how glad we were
S weren't there, and how we
.. wounldn't hear of it until
.. .rm had become palsied; next
of our teacher-what would
But times have changed
of schools reminds me of the
ou and used to go. 1--WE have
We can't blame the boys
ember of lying on the back
head in the "school-marm's "
z her watch-chain, while she
... some of those hard examples
get to fractions; she got so
u tat she had to call out one of
." to hear the primary class
he big boy of today hasn't
a..t,. little ones to watch and ell
ai> m hat we had. Twas hard to
.. sc. times, but we had to--you
your day, and | mine! Lucky
a all big boys at once-we
hold her, or she hold all of
Yours, Eternally,
RUBEN
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06
Vermont News.

The old Belknap shops at North
field that have been lying idle for
some time, are to be fitted up for the
of excelsior. Wheeler
& Son, who have been running excel
sior factories at Santa Clara and
Perry's Mills, N. T., will be the pro-
prietors. Machinery from both the
New York plants will be moved to
Mortified, and part of it has already
arrived. Business will be started up
with eight machines, this number to
be doubled in a short time. Poplar
and Eastwood trees, which grow in
abundance in the vicinity, will fur
nish material. About 80 men will be
eventually employed. The building
is 200 feet long and equipped with
two 50-horse power water wheels and
q 20-horse power engine.
BURLINGTON, W., FEB. &c. A.
Prouty of Newport, in behalf of
John H. Kimbal of Bath, Maine,
today, asked the United States Cir
cult Court to appoint date for a
hearing on motion for an injunction
against the Central Vermont Rail
road to restrain it from paying taxes
a of its gross earnings re-
interstate commerce and
j. L. Martin, Commits
axes of Brattleboro from,
my penalties against the
sglecting payment of such
nbal owns sixteen shares
OF tne preferred stock of the Consol-
idated Railroad Company of Vermont
which leases the Vermont and Canada
and Central Vermont roads to the
Central Vermont Railroad Co. who
were to pay dividends not exceeding
six per cent. ON the preferred stock
of the consolidated company if any
remained after paying fixed
charges, including rentals of the
leased road, which it runs. Kimball
claims the Vermont law taxing gross
earnings is unconstitutional and he
brings this bill as test case. Judge
Wheeler has appoi nted the hearing at
Brattleboro on March at 10 a. N.
l.. F. Sherwin of Hyde Park,
and j. Merriam of Morrisville, are
going to try the Angora goat rs sub
stitute for sheep. They believe these
goats will climb over our abandoned
farms with full as much ease as the
proposed Swedes, and may also teach
a useful lesson to sheep-killing dogs.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

The British steamer Quetta on her
way from Queensland to London was
recently lost, and it is reported that
100 persons persisted.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

Mr.. Gladstone has again refused
an offer made by firm of American
publishers of f6, 900 yearly for every
thing he writes for the public.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

One dollar pays for The LONDON
DERRY SITTER for one year-the best
paper in Vermont.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

The Manchester Journal has joined
the Burlington Free Press in shouting
for Woodbury-that makes two.
Next.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06
And now comes still Evening on.


and twilight, grey,
Has In her sober livery, all things clad"
1.-The other member of the party" throws
fresh fuel upon the campfire. The woods
around glimmer with the wavering light.
Fantastic shadows dance hither and
thither. High overhead the paled stars
shine dimly out. omehow manage to
move little to where the balsam boughs
lie in thick profusion under the project
ing bark. Some kind, considerate. friend
hands mea cigar. Slowly, calmly, fully
| taste the fragrant weed, and watch the
wreathes of smoke as they curl grace
fully up. That most important of all
events, viz: digestion, is, undoubtedly,
now taking place. feel at peace with
all mankind and all creation. 1 doubt
whether if that most hated of all enemies,
the mosquito, should now alight upon
me that should raise a hand to crush it.
Even though he who nominated me as
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

srEutered at the Postofice at So. London,
derry ms second class matter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

Commissioner A. B. Valentine says
he is not candidate for Congress.
Of course not. Too many fences to
fix around his abandoned farms.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06
HAVE. EORr.S SALE

\ Flaner, plains-iwo feet wide, espec-
tally adapted for doing heavy or fine job
work.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06
SE0YE.:-W WOOD

FITTED fur the stove, constantly on
hand For prices etc, write to
j. N. WAITE, Weston, VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06
The Iowa Legislature reelected
Senator Allison on Tuesday.

Two deaths occurred in town meet
ings on Tuesday, one in Lincoln and
the other in Richford.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06
Sitter John, Editor. ,

Copies Of this paper can be OBJ
tanned at Carpenters Neos Rooms In
Brattleboro.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

The Republican ticket was success
full in Burlington, while in Rutland a
ticket was elected.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

Ex-Governor English of Connecticut
died last Sunday.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

EVE, MAR, 6, 1890.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06
BIRTHS.
MARRIED..

In Athol, Mass, Feb. 26, by Rev.
c. E. Perkins, Edgar A. Fletcher
of Athol and Flora E. Wright of
So. Londonderry.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06
w A 1T ID

Still coutinurs 10 make
Butter = Tubs
for the .frst-rIass trade; made in two
kimIs.-hrart and sap-and six sizes
IA, Is, %, 80, 40. and 80
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

Snow 6 inches deep and still falling.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-03-06

A Pencil Cross opposite or
above this paragraph indicates
that your subscription has ex-
pred, We shall be pleased 10
have you renew.