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WALLINGFORD.

Mrs. C.. C. Studwell of Brook
lyn is sojourning for time with her
mother Mrs. Bruce.
Mrs. Frank Howe of Boston with
her two daughters are at Thomas
Howe's.
DR.. John Avery and two daught-
ers are spending few days out of
town.
Miss Aurilla Laurier of Putnam,
Conn, has been visiting friends in
town.
The funeral services of Hannibal
Hopkins were attended at his late
residence on West Hill July 12,
Rev. S. Fl. Archibald officiating.
Mrs. Nellie Perkins and daughter
of Rutland have been spending a
few days with friends in town.
Rev. Mr.. Ball of Fair Haven
preached at the Congregational
church last Sunday in exchange
with the pastor, Rev. S. F. French
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at work in the hay field, There are
hopes of his recovery.
A Woman's Relief Corps waa Or
ganlzed at this place last Thursday
evening with IL charter members.
The Congregational church had an
ice cream festival at the town hall
last Saturday evening. The proceeds
are to be used to repair the parsonage.
Henry Shaffner and a gentleman
from Bellows Falls went fishing on
Monday and did days work in that
line. They caught 10l trout that
weighed nearly 25 pounds, and all but
"a were dressed. Who can beat it?
II. A. Morse and family of Brook
lyn, N. Y. are making their annual
visit to this place.
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EAST JAMAICA.

Last Thursday j. w. Pierce
while at work in his field had shock
of paralysis aud had to be carried to
the house. His left side is paral-
lied and he is unable to move.
Emery Sage's barn which was
burned about a week ago is being re-
placed by new one.
Last weok some one went into
Harvey Howard's cellar and took a.
bout 80 pounds of pork.
Mrs. Nelson Howard who has a
felon on her thumb is getting some
better.
Some of the farmers are done
haying.
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Mr.. Editor Il do not know how
it may be at the north end of the
county, but at this end there is an
immense amount of grumbling and
dissatisfaction with the doings of the
late republican convention at New
fame, which may well lead to open
revolt against the corrupt manage
ment of our self-appointed political
bosses. And this angry feeling is
not by any means confined to the
farmers, whose toes have been SO
ruthlessly trodden upon, but all hon
est men are stirred up as never be-
fore against the detestable methods
imported into Vermont from Tam
many Hall by Hooker and his lazino
and trading gang of political hood
lums. Under their leadership it has
come TO pass right here in staid old
honest Vermont that all political nom
nations are u matter of bargain, and
sold to the highest bidder and TO the
man who can do the most dirty work
in packing caucuses for the bosses.
Character Especially good character)
ability and fitness are of no account.
And the question now is: "WilI
the people stand ii Z" Certainly not,
if they can be permitted to act and
vote as they feel. believe the peo-
pie of this county are spelling tC
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LOCAL AND COUNTY.
JAMAICA.

Rev. A. Higgins arrived in town
last Friday.
Miss Cora Frost. who has lived for
some time in Brattleboro, is in town
on a two weeks visit with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mts. Alvin Frost.
New potatoes have appeared in
market. They were raised by David
Eddy, and are good ones.
Mrs. Phelps, widow of the late
John Phelps of Westminster, is in
town, stopping with her late husbands
brother, Lewis Phelps.
Rev. j. b. Davies returned to his
home iu Ohio last week, and there
is fair prospect of his returning as
pastor of the Congregational Church.
James Ord started for Medtield,
Mass, last Thursday to assume the
duties of postmaster at that place.
He intends to dispose of his Mill prop
erty here.
Waldo Pierce was stricken down
with apoplexy last Thursday, while
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24
A Wonderful Clock

A new French clock contains novel
application of the magnet. The clock is
shaped like tambourine, with circle
of flowers painted on its head. Around
the circle two bees crawl, the larger one
requiring twelve hours to complete its
circuit, while the smaller one makes 1t
every hour. Different flowers represent
the hours, and the bees, which are of
iron, are moved by two magnets behind
ne head of the tambourine. Chicago
Trihune
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24
He Invented the Calliope.

There is a kindly old gentleman in
Springfield to whom the trumpet like
notes of the calliope or steam piano on
circus day bring strange medley of
triumph and grief. This man is the in
ventor of the instrument, J. G. Stod-
dard, who lives on the Advent camp
ground. He never tires of telling how
forty years ago he kept the common in
Worcester black with people all day long
the glorious Fourth with his novel in
strument, and how he was swindled out
of the profits by stock company. He
has in his possession characteristic ar
ticle by N. P Willis, describing his
sensations on first hearing the calliope.
Springfield Mass Homestead.
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to nominate mixed county ticket,
naming say one republican and one
democrat for senators, whose abso-
lutte honesty and fitness are conceed-
ed, and making up the balance of
the ticket with like good nominations
Ia part Of the ticket, like judges
of Probate, for instance, to be taken
from the republican tickeU-the
selfish and corrupt schemers and the
political tricksters may be over
thrown"
Still another writes &C have vo-
ted the Republican ticket for years
without a scratch, but I'll be hanged
if | will vote for railroad man for
State Senator"
Another one addresses his letter to
the 'sSIFTER and farmers of Wind
ham county," and says:
'How do you, in the northern part of
the county, feel after the Republican
county convention? We, of the southern
part, grow madder and madder every
day. Shall we farmers be represented in
he state senate this fall by manufacture
er and a railroad man? Shall we accept
of them, as we would sugar-coated pills,
without making a wry face2 Vermont is
an agricultlu al state and who can frame
her laws the best, farmer or man
bound up in the interest of railroads?
When the farmer is having the life
crushed out of him by exorbitant freight
rates, reckless state expenditures and
costly and inefficient school laws is no
lime to be led by Brattleboro politicians.
Brother farmers, let us arise and assert
our rights" p
Still another writes, facetiously,
from the line of the narrow gauge:
"What's become of Que horny handed
senatorial aspirant2 He hasn't been seen
ou the narrow gauge since the conven-
ton. Prior to that time he was to be
seen every other day, on an average,
through the year. This will never do F.!
At this rate he will not be able to get the
hay seed out in time to go to Montpe-
lier."
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24

The Rutland Herald has had man
ufactured especially for it, at cost
of two hundred dollars, an elegant
sword which it proposes to give to the
Captain or Lieutenant of the Ver-
mont National Guard who receives
the most votes. Any one can vote
and as often as he pleases, the only
condition being that his vote must be
written on a coupon clipped from the
Herald and forwarded to it's military
editor on Or before August 23d.
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PRICE THREE CENTS.
The Seaside ParnsoI.

The extremely fashionable parasol to
be used at the seaside or at the noun
tains is the most unique Japanese one
that can be got, On top must be tied
large black ribbon bow, the ends of
which come far down on the parasol
when it is opened. 1t really looks very
pretty when worn with a cotton gown
and makes bright speck on the land
scape. The red parasol is also in vogue,
and is Of plain, heavy silk, with natural
wood handle, One having silver handle
is voted extremely bad form. The very
pronounced liking for red is thought to
be the outcome of the general woman's
disposition. Lining her coat with scar
let, wearing scarlet frock, having a
scarlet parasol and wearing scarlet
bonnet is the nearest she can get to paint
ing the town red, which from her youth
up she has always had yearning to do.
New York Letter.
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A Matter of Fact Auditor.

"Fellow citizens" thundered the i'm
passioned orator, bringing his fist down
hard on the table, "what, I ask again, Is
our country coming to? And echo an
swers 'whatY"
Pardon me, sir" interposed mild
looking man in the audience, rising to
his feet, "did understand your question
to be, What is our country coming to?
Eyes, sir"
"And you say echo answers WHAT"
"That is what l said, SIR"
"Then there's something wrong with
the acoustics Of this building" said the
milk looking man, shaking his head in a
perplexed way and sitting down again.
Chicago Tribune.
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Prescriptions in English.

It is rather serious piece Of profes-
Eonal conventionalism which compels a
parent to stand beside the thin veil that
separates his child from eternity with
medicines in his hand the character of
which he knows nothing, except that
they were called for in Latin and Greek
hieroglyphics and furnished by some
druggist of whose competency he may
also know nothing. A drop too much,
an innocent oversight in the method OF
application, or any other mistake grow
ing out of what he is handling. may be
sufficient to decide the chances of life.
People have the right to know what they
are administering to their loved ones
Boston Globe.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24

SO far as we can learn the princi-
pal kicking against the county ticket
lelates almost wholly to the Senators.
There is no dissatisfaction as to the
probate judges, sheriff etc. Many
think that the assistant judges have
held their places long enough and
should be displaced. However, this
matters but little. But the Senator
ial ticket effects the whole people, as
they are to be clothed with power tt
legislate for them, and no man allitG
to corporate interests should be sc
clothed.
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Repair Your Worn Out Clothes.

A poor man who wants to dress well
and as cheap as he can should not dis
card a suit so long as its color is firm and
its fibres hang together. No man knows
how far $15 a year spent for repairs will
go toward making his appearance pre-
sentable, nor how large an expenditure
for new garments it has saved him until
he tries it. If men with moderate in
comes, who feel obliged to dress shabbily
six months out of the year, observed
woman's way of sponging, overhauling
and retrimming they might get useful
object lesson from it.-New York Star.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24
The Quaker in War.

Many amusing stories were told Illus
trative of the trying position of sea go
ing Quakers. One of them narrates that
Friend, on board of ship, retired to
the cabin on seeing that conflict was
inevitable, that he might not by his
presence on deck appear to sanction war.
From the cabin window he saw that the
helmsman was about to put his helm the
wrong way. Seamanship mastered
Quakerism, for he called out, 'Tll have
nothing to do with it, but if thou dost
mean to hit her then starboard, Johnr'
-Youth's COmpanion
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24

The August number of Demorest's
Family Magazine, with its charming
frontispiece, Temptation" and 129
other illustrations, is fully up to the
front in the magazine world. The
superbly illustrated article descrip-
tive of Postmaster General Wana-
makers house is alone worth the
price of the number, while it is filled
from beginning to end with choice
matter. w. Jennings Demorest,
Pub, N. Y, $500 year.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is plcasali'
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
auced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt i,
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend il
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is fer sa'e in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Fie SInGP co.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. N VIEW rcRK Wy
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24

OF all current questions this is the one
most frequently asked. 1t is, in fact, the
great question of the day. Nobody to
speak of inquiries: "Is he honestr' SIS
he patriotic?" Everybody puts the query
"what is he WORTH" Money is not
merely the commercial standard of value,
but too often the criterion of social posi-.
ton and the touchstone of character
New York Ledger.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24

The more the people consider
Speaker Reeds ruling the stronger
approval they must give it as tend
ing to stop filibustering, expedite
business, prevent notification, pre-
serve majority rule, and insure a
truthful record of the proceedings of
the House.-Chicago Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24

overthrow the "spoilsmen," into
whose dirty clutches we have fallen.
Will those who have the power to
shape the preliminary arrangements
give them chance !? We hope and
yet we fear.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24

The thanks of New England are
due to Senator Frye for the earnest
ness and ability with which he has
advocated the shipping bills, to his
Republican associates, and to the
Democratic senators who were cour-
ageous enough to disregard the die
tum of the bourbon machine and
vote as the interests of the United
States demanded.-Boston journal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24
Co,rMENl,ABIE

All claims not consistent with the
high character of Syrup of Figs are
purposely avoided by the Cal. Fig
Syrup Company. 1t acts gently on
the kidneys, liver and bowels, clean
sing the system effectually, but it is
not cure-all and makes no preten-
sions that every bottle will not sub
tsantiate.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24

From the latest information receiv-
ed at this office the opposition to the
Senatorial ticket is assuming shape,
and the bolt may be said to be fairly
on. Without doubt mass conven-
ton will be held about the middle of
August and peoples ticket placed
in the field, and Que that will COM
mend itself to popular favor and be
elected.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24

The growing value of good picture is
illustrated by the prices paid for the
"Skittle Players" by Jan Steen, now
owned by Lord Ashburton. In 1909 it
was knocked down for SO forins; 1856,
100 forms; 1777, TO forins; 1850, 1850
forms; 1854, 1,640 forins; 1874, 1900
forms; 1871, 1850 fiorins; 1902, 1,400
Horins; 1911, 2,4oO florins; 1877, $500
forms
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A Man of His Word.

Wilson-Philson is man who keeps
his word, whatever else may be said of
him.
Bilson-Do you find him so?
from me year ago, and he said he'd
never forget my kindness.
Bilson-And he hasn't?
Wilson-No; every time he wants to
borrow money he comes to me.-Har-
per's Bazaar.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24

Mrs. Livermore says that her husband
is Republican while she is Prohibi-
zionist; he is protectionist and she a
free trader; he has pew in one church,
she in another; he has one doctor, she
another; and yet they are happy and
harmonious and never dream of quarrel
ing.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24

The attempt to colonize Swedes in
Vershire has proved a failure. The
last family was removed from there
last week. The complaint of the
Swedes is that they cannot find work
for their spare days and cannot main.
tain themselves until the time the
farms will furnish them with fooC
and with crops that can be sold fol
enough to procure the other necessa.
ries of life.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24
Legal Notices.
ESTATE OF E.. l.. HARRINGTON.

T45I II T II VF 1T IT fh-h 'ef''1'N' V9''
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 presente; 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. 1890 when and where you may
appear and contest the same, If you see cause.
CHAS. B. EDDY, Register.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24

Nothing delights the average English
man more than to be member of So
ciety with long and involved name. In
fact societies such as 1.-The Society for
the Better Promotion of Relaxation from
Business Cares and Enjoyment During
Luncheon Hours in the Municipality of
London" grow in strength and influence
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24
BONDVILLE.

Mrs. A. P. Graham and children
and Mrs. .Gessl of Albany, N. Y,
are stopping at A. L. WetherelPs.
f. W. Graham returned to Bos-
ton on Monday.
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Death of Hon. +. ID. Douglas.

West Randolph, VT, July Is, 1890.
Mr. Editor: Your many readers will
be grieved to learn of the death of Hon.
+. d. Douglas of Whiting, the esteemed
President of the Vermont Dairymen's
Association.
Mr.. Douglas has been one of the most
successful breeders of dairy stock, and in
all respects prominent and progressive
dairyman. His writings and addresses
upon the various topics of dairy husband
ry have been eagerly sought and found to
be sound and reliable to follow. He was
a man of great research and rare ability
for experimental and practical work.
The dairy public have never realized to
how great an extent they are indebted to
his Investigations and early experiments
in the behavior of milk under various
conditions, for there has been no special
system or apparatus to bear his name.
His was nature so unselfsh and magnan-
imous that he freely taught to others the
facts CLEANED from his laborious expert
ments and if 1 am correctly informed,
the men who have had the honor of orig
mating the dewitt pan" the . Cooley
Creamer and other milk setting appara
tus, received their fundamental ideas
from Mr.. Douglas and have since reaped
the profit of their famous patents, with
out enriching him to the slightest degree.
Long may his good name be remembered
as one of the worlds benefactors, and
may honor's richest blessings be shower
ed upon the sorrowing family.
| E. L. BASS, Sec.
The August number of Wide
Awake lies upon our table, and is a
charming number for the young peo-
pie, full of all manner of good things.
Miss Wilkins beautiful story of "The
Princess Rosetta and the Popcorn
Man" will not fail to please. Then
there is the "Three Little Candles"
"The Hat of the Postmaster" "Cy
Hops's Victory" and many others of
sterling interest. The "Margaret-
Patty Letter" is worth the while of
young people who are careless of
grammar and spelling in conversation
and letter writing. The Prize Ana
gram, "The Perplexities of Cry
mangle," is translated in this num-
ber. Wide Awake is S2.40 year.
d. Lothrop Company, Publishers,
Boston, Mass.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24

Erred Roban of Williston, was run
over and killed some time during Fri
day about quarter of mile north
of North Williston depot. He leaves
wife and six or seven children.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24
WESTON.

Prof. j. S. Lyon af Friends Sem
mary, New York, will preach at the
Baptist Church Sunday, July 27th,
at / p. m.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24
-THE-
'IffLONDONDERRYslsSIFTER. i
HENRY M. SHANKs, PUBLISHER

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??, 1890-07-24
BIRTHS.

In So. Ashburnham, Mass. July 16, a
son to Mr. and Mrs. b. Duane.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24
THURSDAY EVE, JULY "a, 1890.
Sitter John. Editor.

Copies Of this paper can be o6-
tanned at Carpenters Ne,os Rooms
IN BrdttleborO,
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AT
ID. b. GODDARD,S.

A New Line of Goods
constantly on hand.
More new Shoes and all ST.
zes of the different Grades
and Styles from an so cent
Shoe to a $3. one.
ANice Assortmcnto of
Mems Pants and Shirts.
Lap Busters and Horse
nets a specially.
A full and general line Of
Groceries. Different kinds
of Soap one Of which speaks
the TRUTH.
Meats-Dried Beef, Corn
ed Beef, Tripe, Ham, Ba-
con, Pork, Lard, Goldfish,
Picked Cod, Salmon Trout,
Mackerel, Salmon and the
different canned meats.
All of these and more at
d. B. GODDARD'S,
So. Londonderry,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-07-24

HS-Entered at the Postohice at So Lohuon'
as second class matter.
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