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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

Packing The Caucuses.

We hear of Hooker's emissaries out
in all directions setting up the pins
and arranging to pack the caucuses
for the hungry Poo Bah. That's bis
only chance to win, and he's sharp
enough to see it. On square vote
of all the Republicans in the several
towns he'd go to the wall by a large
majority, but he counts on nine out
of every ten Republicans staying
away from the caucuses, as usual, and
SO expects to make his small band of
trained caucus-packers masters of the
situation. We again ask the Repub-
lican voters this question; = Will
you neglect to attend the caucus and
let the political bummers rule, or will
you come out and send these bummers
to the rear where they belong p
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
OUR BARNUMvILLE LETTER.

SU,er:-A bad cold and other ailments
prevents reports of cultivated farms in
Bennington county at present and as for
current news that would interest your
many thousand readers | could only give
you the old stereotyped can quiet on the
Potomac
But in looking over an old diary came
across matter that was ofmuch interest
to ME and left deep and lasting impress
sion on my fnind. AS it might interest
some of your readers ON this side ] will
offer 1t to yon; In 1867 the Rev. Hal
sey w. Ransom, of the M. f. Church,
preached at East Dorset. He was in the
prime of life and was facinating speak.
er, full of emotion and possessed many
attractive social qualities that gained for
him warm and devoted friends. He own
ed house in Bennington and his family
lived there and he would come to my
house Saturdays, preach on Sundays and
go back to Bennington the first part of
the week. Sunday morning, March 18th
1857 he complained of severe headache
but preached, after the service going to
the house of ID. l.. Kent warm friend
where he staid until Tuesday afternoon,
the 18th. | then went to see him and
finding him suffering severely after Mr..
Kent had done every thing possible for
him, 1 invited him to ride home with me
and he did so. He grew rapidly verse
and died on the 26th.
This brief sketch is given to introduce
my diary which contains several express
sions of bright interest in the presence
OF death. The last words of dying
friend are always impressive. The last
words of the Savior has thrilled the world
for nearly nineteen hundred years and
will continue to vibrate through the eter-
nal ages. My diary gives Inc again the
dying words of one who had many warm
friends in this section. quote Monday
the 20, at 10 d. h. J said "you are in the
hands of your father" He replied Eyes,
and that is the reason / was never a
very popular Methodist. l did not en-
1orse all of their peculiarities, bu5 express
'ed more independence of thought and
iction than was congenial to them. But
'ellSion did not originate there 1t orig
mated in the great, soft heart of my Saw
or." When told that friends had called |
o see hin lie replied, Friends, yes, | |
nave some dear friends in Cambridge |
'alley and all along the road to the valley |
If unbounded delight" AT 3 o'clock, D. |
H.: 30 blessed Savior, 0 precious
hoought, my Savior died for poor sin
lers' -Four o'clock p. m. the 25th. grasp
ny hand he exclaimed 80 dearest friend, |
'rother of my soul, may you give your
elf wholly to the Savior and be prepar-
d to be one with me in heaven and |
hare with me the glory of nightless,
earless, endless dayw Died Mar. 26 at |
O'Clock, p. m. j
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

Thousands of Republicans througll-
out the State have obtained their city
weekly newspapers for the past two
years at the unprecedentfy Tow price
OF 40 cents, reduction of over so
per cent. over former rates. Posi-
bly, but few know to whom they are
indebted for this substantial benefit,
and will be surprised to learn that
they should ascribe this saving to
them to Carroll S. Page, the peoples
candidate for Governor. Yet such is
the fact. The SITTER doesn't guess
at or give it as rumor but states it
as an absolute fact within it's personal
knowledge. In 1888 Mr.. Page, then
chairman of the Republican State
Committee, came to the conclusion
that the best way to disseminate Re-
publican doctrines was through Re-
publican press and in carrying out
this idea effected arrangements where
by the metropolitan newspapers could
be dubbed with the State papers at
the above rates, and has kept up the
arrangement ever since. So you that
today are enjoying the reading of the
Boston journal, N. Y. Tribune and
other papers of like character, at an
annual cost of only 45 cents, should
thank Carroll S. Page of Hyde Park
for the favor.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

The Rutland Herald entered the
list of boomerang thtowers last Mon
day when it devoted column to d
bitter attack upon Carroll S. Page,
as Inspector of Finance. The Her.
aid charged Page with recommend.
ing legislation that ruined one trust
company and sent millions out West
for investment. 1t was very pretty
story but fortunately, for Page, and
unfortunately, for the Herald, it lack
ed one essential quality, that of truth.
All the legislation referred to by the
Herald was enacted while Chas. Dew
ey was Inspector of Finance. So
the whole charge falls to the ground,
or rather rebounds and brings to light
the gross ignorance of the Herald
ignorance unparalleled in the history
of Vermont journalism.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

Republican voters of Vermont the
canvass for Governor and other State
offices practically closes with the press
ent week, for on the 14th, yeu, or
those of you present at the caucuses,
will make your choice. The SITTER
makes this last appeal to you to ata
tend your CAUCUS and see that YOU
vote for men that you know will rep
resent you in the convention. You
cannot be ignorant of the position of
the leading candidates for Governor.
One represents the rings and cliques
Of the State and has the support of a
powerful railroad monopoly. On the
other hand Carroll S. Page is the
candidate of the people standing out
in bold relief in direct opposition to
the influences that have ruled the
State these many years and doubled
your taxes. There is no doubt but
large majority of the people are for
Page and the only question is will
they manifest it at the caucuses. OF
one thing you may rest assured, the
other fellows will all be there. They
never fail. They will be well coach
ed for the occasion, but if you are
there, too, the right will triumph.
Go the caucus. If it takes few
hours time, never mind, you can stand
it for you will be performing the du-
ties of good citizenship, and clear
conscience in this matter, like charity,
will cover up multitude of other
short comings, even to staying at
home on the first Tuesday in Sep
tember. Come out to the caucus and
vote for Page delegates.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

Our Dorset correspondence of last
week was received too late for publ:
cation, but the following excerpt will
answer for this week just as well:
Everybody who aspires to high office
this year seems to have spots on him,
seems to be measley. Snow flakes, there
are none-all have died out. They have
g wrapped the drapery of their couches
about them and laid down to pleasant
dreams" If we can't have gentlemen
who couldn't tell les when they were
little boys or some of those who "neither
marry nor are given in marriage" and have
wings some seven feet from tip to tip, es-
timated, as we see in our expurgated il
Illustrated literature there would be pleas
ure in exercising the elective franchise
and placing them in the halls of congress
and in the gubernatorial chair. When
one has read about these and feasted his
eyes upon their heavenly plumage fair"
how depressing the thought that party
fealty will require him to hip, hip, hurrah
this fall for such very extraordinary, or
diaary mortals as the newspapers now-a-
days describe.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

There is large line of fall goods OF
various grades In dragons blood color.
Silks Of heavy and light texture are also
made Of 1t, and will be much worn by
young ladies with tulle trimmings or
overdresses for evening. There are cash.
meres and fine ladies' cloths also in that
color. One shade of the new foulard is
of pale pinkish lilac called "sti-
fled sighs, and on it are pale pink fow-
ers with faint green leaves. 1t is ex-
quisitely soft and pretty, and makes
dainty evening dresses for young girls
and even old ladies, for such delicate
colors can be worn by any one, if the
style of making be not too juvenile.
Nothing looks so utterly ridiculous as to
see an elderly woman wearing young
girls styles. Olive Harper.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

On the l4th of June the people of
this Congressional district will elect
man to represent them in the nation-
al Legislature. A man is candidate
for the position whose moral charac.
ter units him from representing l60,-
600 vermonters. Will you be on
hand to vote against him !? Remem-
Der his crowd will all be there. If
you love old Vermont and are proud
of her position and influence in the
halls of Congress yon, too, will be
there and vote against this man.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
"Didn't We Tell You SOP

club" " Taylor, who is drawing a
fat salary from the government for
official services he is supposed to be
performing up in the north part of the
State, has in point of fact been en-
gagged in putting in some of his level
lest licks last week and this '' setting
'em up" for Hooker for Congress.
Nobody who hasn't the jaw bone of
an ass ought to undertake to swap
chin music with "Hub" He's i'm
mense in that line, and just the kind
OF daisy to blow for Hooker, being
gifted with an infinite supply of
words with a very moderate
allowance of sense. 1t has been
given out that government officials
mustn't meddle with caucus packing,
and we therefore call the attention of
collector Benedict to the kind of
work his subordinate Taylor is doing !;
but it will do no good, because I" Hub ;"
looks upon Hooker as bigger man
than old Benedict and old Harrison
combined, and will obey his orders in
spite of them. Besides, it's economy
for Hooker. He gets his caucus
packing work done at the public ex-
pense.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
TIL. pick of Creation.

1t is San Francisco writer who OBJ
serves that man finds any amount of
fault with woman. yet works tooth and
nail to get her He calls her extrava-
CANT, yet yearns to pay her bills. She's
heartless, yet he devotes months to find
ing the spot where that heart should be.
She's tickle, yet he fights for a place-the
place-in her Affections She's timid,
yet he. noble being, has courage for two.
She's fraud, but darling. She's a
goose, but a duck. She's snappy and
sweet. She's 1.-the and graceful and
dear and changeable as the wind. In
fact she's chameleon in the very latest
style of spots and dots and feathers and
fixings She's most desirable article of
household furnishing. and there are
mighty few men who want TO get along
without her.-New York "elegram.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

Emisaries from Brattleboro will be
out the coming week. Look out for
them and see that they are thwarted
every time. Hooker's only hope is in
having everything "set up" And
the same may be said of Woodbury..
Page is long way in the lead with
the people, but if they do not attend
the caucuses the other fellows, who
are sure to be there, will carry off the
DriZe.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
Another Deacon Gone Wrong.

Stratton, VT, June Sd, 1890.
Editor SITTER. Here is pointer
for you. Deacon G. M. Thompson
of Brattleboro has been among us
"whooping-' -'er-up" for the good { p
Col. Hooker for Congress. Neigh
Dor S. tells me that the deacon has
been sounding the Coils. praises all
up and down the valley, and that he
shall represent Hooker and Brattle-
boro in the convention and there can
be no question about the result. Can
it be that this is the same deacon
Thompson who volunteered to inform
me in his store, not many months ago,
of Hooker's treachery and total un-
fitness for any place of trust, of his
questionable habits and so forth !?
Is this the same man who claimed to
have been betrayed by that Tam
many striker Hooker ?" But my
neishbor says that in case Hooker is
chosen, Che won't be, mark it) the
deacon is to have the Brattleboro
postofice. Any how, something is in
the wind and | am reminded of the
fellow who in buying a mule that
didn't kick, always looked the animal
over closely to see where its animus
did lay. SO l would advise our
friends in the valley to look out for
the combination, now that the dea-
con has got light.
STRATToN."
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

The latest of these Woodbury. mis-
siles was thrown by the st. Albans
Messenger, Gov. Smiths paper, and
consisted of the charge that Page of.
fered certain Vermont paper 5000
to support him and that in case the
canvass was successful would make il
S4O0. 1t now transpires that this
was not only false but the direct OPP
posite was true, the publisher made
the proposition and Page declined il
in the following letter:
81 feel compelled as matter of honor
to decline the proposition you make
have declined absolutely to Influ.
ence any paper to support me by offering
remuneration of any kind. The
office of governor is of very little. impor-
tance to me if it comes to me through
methods which cannot defend openly
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

Do the people of the second Con-
gressional district wish to be repre-
sented in the national Legislature by a
drunkard and gambler 7? If they dc
not they will do we'll to attend the
caucuses and see that they elect del
egates who will not vote for such a
man.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
PRICE THREE CENTS.
CONINIENDABI,E

All claims not consistent with tb,
high character of Syrup of Figs arc
purposely avoided by the Cal. Flo
Syrup Company. 1t acts gently on
the kidneys, liver and bowels, clea n.
sing the system effectually, but it is
mot a cure-all and makes no preten.
sions that every bottle will not sub.
stantiate.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
PRIMARY MEETINGS.

The Republican voters of Londonderry are
requested to meet in caucus at their Town
Hall on Saturday. June I4th, at 3 O'Clock in
the afternoon to choose three delegates and
three alternates to represent them in the State
Convention to be held at Montpelier on the
10TH day Of June. 1890.
G. T. Shanks, Republican
Geo. G.. Smith, Town
w. D. Stowell Committee.
The Republican voters of Londonderry are
requested to meet at the Town Hall on Sat
urday, June Ia, at 4 o'clock in the afternoons
to choose three delegates and three alternates
to represent them in the Congressional con-
vention to be held at Montpelier on the 18th
day of June 1890.
G, T. Shanks, Republican
Geo. 6. Smith. Town
W. D. stowel J Committee.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

If Frank Plumley of Northfield
should pick up the Congressional
plum, that will be shaken from the
bush on the 18th, would it be a
straight up and down transaction ?
The SITTER would say yes. 1t would
be plumb.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

Memorial day was tittingly observ-
ed throughout the north. Among
the more prominent events of the
day was the dedication of the Gar
field monument at Lake View ceme-
terry at Cleveland.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

The Democratic State Convention
held at Montpelier last Thursday
proved regular circus. The row
grew out of an attempt to dethrone
Hiram Atkins. But the great boss
still lives-but it was narrow squeak.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

Badness is catching says scien-
tist. It's catching flies in summer
time. Use Halls Hair Renewer
and cover the bald place with heal
thy hair and flies won't trouble.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasam
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-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO, cAt.
LOUISVILLE. Kr NEW YORK IVY
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
Stays at Home and Looks After His
Business.

J. c. Newton Of Dummerston en-
phatically denies that he is running
around mouthing for Hooker, but
says he does exactly what the SITTER
advised him to do, namely, /" stays at
home and tends to his business. -
Correct. Mr.. Newton is a respecta-
BILE Dummerston farmer and drives a
milk cart into Brattleboro every
morning. 1t could hardly be expect
ed otherwise but that he should favor
his brother Granger, Hooker, and
the SITTER readily forgives him as
long as he says, g. no trade has been
made OF thought of by me-" and is
willing to give him the full benefit of
his denial of our charges in last issue.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

The woods are full of candidates
for Lieut.. Governor. 1t is to be sup
posed that they all believe in the pro-
motion rule.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

There is some talk about changing
some of the minor state officers, but
it is doubtful if it will materialize.
Hon. w. ii. Dubois has made so
good State treasurer that it is not
probable that he State convention
will depose him to make room for an
untried man in so responsible posi-
ton.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
-THE--
.lLONDONDERRYsIsSIFT I
HENRY M. SHANKs, PUBLISHER.

Terms, Sl.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 wrapping and postage.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
pldn't Appreciate It.

The Listener was a bit amused the other
day by scene that occurred ON Robert
street. A man of gigantic proportions.
dime museum freak out for an airing
the top of whose head was located fully
eight feet above the soles of his feet, was
seen numbering along up the street. From
the opposite direction came another very
tall man, but not nearly so tall as the
freak. The latter stopped, gravely lifted
his hat to the eight-footer, and made
some passing salutation by word of
mouth. The freak did not seem to relish
this familiarity of the other tall gentle
man, and sullenly growled out word or
two between his teeth. When the other
tall man came along to where the Listen
er was standing he remarked: Il stand
six feet one inch in my stockings, and
whenever meet man who is taller than
am it is my ihvariable rule to take off
my hat to him in acknowledgment of his
superiority, you knows now that noun
tain of flesh ought to have felt honored,
but he did not; he's the gruffest old
codger that I've ever met. st. Paul
Pioneer Press
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
Turtle and Bear.

A man at Covington, Pa, who was
fattening twenty pound swapping tur-
tie, was aroused early one morning by
the noise of scuffie in his yard Re
pairing there he found the turtle hang
ing to the nose of 300 pound bear.
Bruin was near the fence, endeavoring
to get over, but his efforts were inter-
fered with by the turtle. Eventually
the bear reached the next yard, but the
man followed and shot him dead. The
turtle all the time retained his hold, and
refused to let go until the dead beasts
rose was cut off. Then it crawled off,
carrying the piece Of flesh in its mouth.
= Boston Budget.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
Echoes from the Press.
1t Smells OF Rum.

The Rutland Herald says that
"One-half the press of this State is
undoubtedly in the money employ
ment of one or the other" What
does the state press say to this charge
III Woodstock Standard. Well, for
our part, if we noticed the charge at
all we should say it was wilful and
malicious lie, worthy of the paper in
which it originated.-St. Johnsbury
Republican.
What Of The Night,
The time for argument has about
passed by, on the Governor question.
The arguments on either side have
all been submitted, all the lies have
been told that can,be told and have
been appropriately nailed, and we
can't imagine how anything new can
crop out between today and the con-
vention. We are convinced that our
candidate, Hon. Carroll S. Page, is
the best man for the place, and we
hope that we have convinced at least
some of our readers that such is the
case; but if there are any doubling
Thomases, we can frankly say that
we don't know what arguments to
bring forward, after all that has been
said, to make their calling and election
as Page men sure.
Such being the case, the question
naturally is, How does the canvass
stand ?
To which we can answer, in all sim
cerity and candor, that our informa-
tion is that Mr.. Page has decided
lead over his opponent. Mr.. Page
has made large gains within the past
month, we have good authority for
saying, and the present prospect is
that he will be nominated by the con-
vention.
But it all depends on the caucuses,
of course. Let our friends rally to
the caucuses, and our victory is GER
tain.-St. Johnsbury Republican.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
DEATHS.
Lines On The Death of Milton o. Slate

mes On The Death of Milton O. Slate
OUR BUD.
We laid him away,
In his casket fair,
Our darling today,
With his sunny hair;
We kissed the fair brow
So cold, still and white,
And asked-prayed-that now
We might be led Alright.
We laid him today,
Our bud and our joy,
In his grave away,
Our dear, little boy;
We miss the sweet face,
So fair and SO bright,
Sad the vacant place
OF our boy tonight.
-Adella f. Stannard,
Boston, May 27, 80.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

Last Thursday a statue of Gen.
Lee was unveiled at Richmond amid
display of rebel flags.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

as-Entered at the Post-onlce at So. London
derry as second. class matter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

Copies Of this paper can be OBJ
tanned at Carpenters Ne,os Rooms Ia
BrdttlebOro.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05

In West Wardsboro, June 3, by Rev.
c. II. Walter, Geo. A. Wait and Myra
j. Ryder, both of Wardsboro.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
Sitter John, Editor.

THURSDAY EVE, MAY 29, 1909
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-06-05
MARRIED..

- sSTRATTON."