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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15

BARNUMVILLE.

News that would interest your readers
seems to have been confined to the house
with severe cold-and an old teacher
has said, ''Never talk much unless you
have something to say" And this, with
the rugged travelling across the mountain
must answer as an excuse for non-appear-
ance last week. could say, what every
one knows, the fine shedding for several
weeks past has made the lumber business
very active, and add, the heavy rain last
night and the thermometer Indicating 40
above this morning implies rest for
over-worked horses and men.
A little incident connected with the
sabbath School of the M. E. Church at
Manchester Centre was so pleasurable to
me that think it may interest some of
your young read RS an perhaps prompt
some young lady to emulation, so if you
will kindly give Gus Sabbath Scholars" a
| little space in your paper will tell of it..
In the early part of last year kind
friend gave our Superintendent new pen
nies to give to each member of the school
penny. These pennies were to be kept
till Christmas and then returned to the
Super. with what ever gain had been
made by trade by the holder. And last
Christmas the returns gave evidence that
there were many youthful Jacobs in the
school, as the 100 pennies given out had
| crown to over ltwnn..;, Z! :. !s,i-,.-, 81
( stances of Ingenuity, thrift, diligence and
perseverance were too numerous to men
tion, but will give one as a sample:
Miss Edith Adams, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. w. A. Adams, returned $2.75
with the following account of the meth
ods of gaining this success:
.I'll tell you bit of story,
If you will give time to hear;
OF how | invested my money,
In the early part of the year.
First, bought some parsnips,
And they were so rich and sweet.
That | sold them at once to maidens
That hadn't got any to eat.
Next, l bought some popcorn,
And peddled all through the street,
Calling at all the houses,
And all that | CHANGED to meet,
TO know if they'd buy my popcorn,
For | wanted to sell. you see.
For we children supposed the proceed
Would hang On the Christmas tree.
SO | worked like a little Trojan
: To make up good round sum;
| wanted sled for Christmas,
II But Ned-he wanted a gun.
u But if it's to go for preaching,
l. You're welcome to all I've brought.
o Two hundred aud seventy five pennies
Is here for one happy thought.
J.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15
Cough, Cough!

1t takes your strength, You arise more
exhausted than when you retired. More
than all 1t often times leads to serious re-
suits.
NV Universal Cough Syrup VIII cure
nine cases out of ten. 1t is made from
Roots. Herbs, Barks and Gums. No opi-
um or injurious substance of any kino
enters into it. 1t viii not harm child
I have sold it for ten years. 1t gives eN-
cellent satisfaction. The bottle is large
he price is small.
G. G. SMITH.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15

The legislatures of several states
have convened during the last week
where the political divisions were very
close. New Hampshire organized
Republican and will choose Repub-
lican U. S. Senator to succeed Blair
An independent speaker was chosen
in So. Dakota. ConneCticut ane
INeDraska are de~a loolrod, the latCel
with three neutrality-suspicious..
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15
Almost q Native.

Englishman-I am surprised to learn
you are an American! Surely you are
not native of the United States, are
you9
Angiomaniac (apologetically) Wei,
I-e-that isl was born here, you
know.-Kate Fields Washington.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15

A Telephone line about five miles
long has been established in Iceland,
and is regarded as great curiosity,
being the first ever established on the
island.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15

An article that effects a saving of
money is deserving of liberal pat
ronage, which probably accounts fol-
the large sale of Brussels soap in this
section.-Bath Me. Times.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15

Express companies doing business
in this State have raised their charges
to meet the per cent tax levied by
the last legislature. In this case it
would seem that the tariff is tax
and that the people pay it.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15

The deadly electric light wires got
in their work at Lynchburg last Mon.
day evening. The victim was a 49,
year-old boy who laid his hand upon
a guy wire from an electric light
pole.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15

A Wichita man is sueing the Santa
Fe railroad for the value of seven of
his chickens, run over by one of its
trains.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15
Hotel Burned

Underhill, Vt, Jan. 1.-THE
Dixon house was burned at 2 o'clock
this morning. The house was insured
for $4,000 and the furniture for $4,000
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15
BIRTHS.

In So. Ashburnham, Mass. Jan. 13, a
daughter to Mr.. and Mrs w. j. Cud-
worth. Weight, 8 l2 pounds.
In Winhall Dee. 80, son to Mr.. and Mrs.
Morton Benson.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15

The heavy rain of last Sunday and
Monday did considerable damage in
the way of washing out bridges on the
smaller streams over wide extend
of country.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15

The Danbury (Ct.) News says: 1t
is wonderful the large trade our gro
GERS are having in Brussels soap.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15
NOTICE.

Whereas my wife, Harriet Davis, hav-
ing left my bed and board without any
just cause or provocation, hereby orbid
all persons from harboring or trusting
her on my account. as l shall pay no
debts of her contracting after this date
HENRY A. W. DAVIS.
Londonderry, VT. Jan. 6, 1891.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15

Gold Friendship" Rings only 80
cts. at Chas. A. Tlipp & Co.,
Jewellers, Brattleboro.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15

Senator Hearst of California is
said to be in dying condition from
cancer of the stomach.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15

Does your closet "smell bad =
Fill small box with lime and put it
on the shelf. That's all that is nee
essary to keep the air sweet and dry.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15

The Indian scare is about over.
The hostiles are coming in prepared
to surrender.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15
DEATHS.

In East Jamaica, Jan. s, infant son of Mr.
and Mrs. Albert Clayton,
In Manchester Jan. 7, M. H. Wooster,
aged II.
In Chester Jan. II, Mrs Lorenzo Earl,
aged IS,
In Chester Jan. 8, A. l.. Peabody, aged 90
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15

HIf you wish for some nice Ster-
eoscopic Views call at the SITTER
Office.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15

The financial skies are Frightening.
An improved monetary feeling exists
throughout the country.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15

d. B. Goddard, L. L. 4 W. ID.
Laudman and Gibson & Co. sell the
Brussels soap, Z bars for SOC.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15

DR.. Tanner of fasting fame wants
to make 80 days match with Signor
Succi, to come off at the worlds fair.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15
MARRIED..

In Rawsonville Dec. IS, Henry w. Slade
and Gladys E. Benson, both of Winhall.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15
ALMOST A MIRACLE!
Read and Remember!

MRS. BRACKETT is THE WIFE OF THE
REV. DAVID BRACKET, PASTOR OF THE
FIRST f. BAPTIST CHURCH, OF THORN
Dixie, ME-, AND LADY HIGHLY ES-
TEEMED BY ALL WHO KNOW HER
SHE SAYS
BROOKS, Me-, Oct. 90, 1890.
Gents:-When commenced the use of
DANA'S SARSAPARILLA for Rheuma
tism, had lost the use of my right arm.
The SHOULDER JOINT WAS VERY TENDER
AND VERY STIFF. L could not sew,
and could not get my hand to my
head. had great deal of pain in the
chest, especially around my lungs. My
skin was yellow and rough, and was tired
all the time.
have now taken four bottles, and the
pain and soreness are gone. Complexion
natural, and tired feeling fast leaving.
sleep well nights, and the STIFF JOINT in
the SHOULDER is FAST REsUMING ITS NAT
URAL ELASTICITY. 1 can sew or do
any work as usual.
am still using the SARSAPARILLA,
and expect to entirely recover from the
effects of the rheumatism that has trou-
bled me so long. l think DANA'S SAR-
SAPARILLA is DEATH TO RHEU-
MATISM.
Yours truly,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15

Lasts twice as long as cheap soap
for laundry use-Brussels.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15

The British government has taken
the Behring sea controversy to the
u. S. Supreme Court.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15
THE
HENRY M. SHANKs, PUBLISHER.
Sitter John, Editor.

Copies of this paper can 6e oo-
tanned at Carpenters Neecs Rooms
an BrditlebOrO,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-01-15

Jan. II, 1891.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-08-22
HARRISON NOT IN IT,

CAPE MAY, n. J, Aug. 15.-A
story was started today to the effect
that President Harrison will, be.
fore the meeting of the Republican
National Convention Of 1892, de-
clare over his own signature that
he is not a candidate for the nomi-
nation to be made by that conven-
ton. 1t is said that the president
has decided upon this course with
in the last two weeks and his pur.
pose in calling hither few days
ago Chairman Clarkson of the
National Committee and Stephen
B. Elkins, was to tell those gentle
men that they might inform those
republicans who are taking sides
either for or against the renomina-
ton of the president that they are
doing so unnecessarily. 1t is
alleged that the president said
to Messrs. Elkins and Clarkson:
II do not now expect to be a candi-
date before the convention, in any
event l shall not be a candidate in
the way of support or using the
patronage of my Office to secure
delegates favorable to me. I do
not expect that my name will 60
before the convention, but if it
should it would have to go as a
natural and logical outgrowth Of
party sentiment. A nomination
forced upon the party would be
useless to me-"
Following upon this story and a
natural sequence, is another that
Secretary Blaine has consented to
take the nomination if it is offered
to him, but the nomination must
be substantially unanimous, mean.
ing of course, that the president
must have Withdrawn and that all
the other candidates are willing to
step aside. Second, Mr.. Blaine's
health must continue fairly good.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-08-22
MRS. JAMES K. POLK.

Mrs. James X. Polk, died at
Nashville, Tenn, on August 10.
Mrs. Polk was born September
4, 1903, at Murfreesborough. She
married Mr.. Polk when she was
still in her teens and lived contin-
uously in Nashville, except when
in Washington during the congress
sional career of her distinguished
husband and while mistress of the
White mouse. For the past fifty
years she has lived in seclusion.
President Polk left large estate
at the time of his death but in the
civil war nearly everything was
destroyed or lost. Mrs. Folks in
come kept dwindling down until six
years ago when she found her.
self we'll nigh penniless. When
the bill was introduced in congress
to grant the widow of President
Lincoln a pension of $4,000 a year,
it lacked one vote in the senate to
secure its passage. That was the
vote of Senator Jackson Of Tennes-
see. He offered to vote for the bill
providing it was SO amended as to
give annual pensions of 5000 to
Mrs. Polk and the widow of Presi-
dent Tyler as we'll as Mrs. Lincoln,
and the bill became law. Since
that time Mrs. Polk has lived on
this pension.
One of the physicians who was
constantly at Mrs. Folks bedside
from the time she became i'll, when
called upon this morning by a
reporter, spoke in an affecting
manner of the deathbed scene. He
said he had never known grander
character than that of Mrs. Polk.
A large number of kilograms OF
coincidence were received from
prominent people in all parts of the
country and the flag on the state cap
ital was placed at half.mast. The
funeral will Decor Sunday morning
the remains being placed in the
vault alongside those of her dis
Itinguishcd husband.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-08-22

Stop again and give her hand a
gentle squeeze. She may make
move to get away or she may not.
In either case it augurs we'll for
you. Wait five minutes and then
go on:
''The last year has been a happy
one to ne, but l hope that future
years will be still happier. How
ever, that depends entirely on you.
l am here tonight to know-thatis,
to ask you'll am here tonight to
hear from your own lips the one
sweet"
Wait again. 1t isn't best to be
too rash about such things. Give
her plenty of time to recover her
composure, and then lu; your
hand on your heart and continue:
Eyes, l thought as l was coming
here tonight how happy I'd been. I
said to myself that if only knew
you would consent to be my-that
is, I said if I only knew-if l was
only certain that my heart had not
deceived me and you were ready
to share-"
Hold on-there's no hurry about
it. Give the wind chance to sob
and moan outside among the trees.
This will make her lonesome and
call up all the love in her heart.
When she begins to cough and
grow restless, you can 60 on.
Before I met you this world was
a desert to me. didn't take any
pleasure in this life, and it didn't
matter whether the sun shone OF
not. But what a change in one
short year. It's for you to say
whether my future shall be prai.
RE of happiness or one long and
never.ending pathway of thistles
Speak, dearest Susie, and say: and
say that"
Give her five minutes by tho
clock and then add:
''That you-you will be-that is
that you will-be mine!"
She will heave a sigh, look up al
the clock: and round the room, and
then as she slides her head over or
your vest pocket she will whisper
"Henry, I will"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-08-22
POPPING THE QUESTION.
London It'd Bits,

London lid Bits.
"Don't be sudden about it.
Many girl has said mo- when she
meant YES simply because her
lover didn't choose the right time
and pop the question gently.
Take a dark night for it. Have
the blinds closed, the curtain down
and the lamp.turned most out. Sit
near enough to her so you can hook
your little finger in hers.
Wait until the conversation be-
gins to flag and then quietly re-
mark:
"Susie, l want to ask you some
thing"
She will tidget about little and
probablH1rsply:
"Yss?'
After pause you may add:
"Susie, my actions must have
shown-that is, you must have
seen-I mean you must be aware
that"
Pause here for little while, but
keep your little finger firmly
locked. She may cough and try ia
turn the subject off by asking you
how you liked the sermon, but she
only does it to encourage you
After pause you can continue:
II was thinking as was coming
up the street tonight, that before
went away l would ask you-tha'
is, l would breach the subjec
nearest MY mean ! would know
any"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-08-22
A CHILD KILLED.

Another child killed by the use Of opiates
given in the form Of soothing syrup. Why
mothers give their children such deadly poison
is surprising when they can relieve the child
of its peculiar troubles by using DR.. Acker's
Baby Soo,her. 1t contains no opium OF
morphine, Sold by H. d. Blatchley.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-08-22

Gov. Russell is a typical young
democrat-an educated man, with
fine appetite for work and a nine
teenth century zest for sport. Hav-
ing had enough of statecraft, and
in anticipation of the coming polit-
ical campaign, he is pulling sheets
and doing other sailorman's work
on the Enone, on the New York
Yacht climbs cruise.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-08-22
DON'T MISS 1T.
Something Rich in Store for Tribune
Readers.


At considerable cost TIE TR1B-
rSE is able to lay before its readers
one of the most unique and success
full literary efforts of the day.
This story is fully protected by
copyright, and has had an unpre-
cedented run in the east. The
TRIBUNE is the first western paper
to introduce it. 1t will pay you to
read it. First chapter next week.
The story is known as the COM
posite novel, and is one of the most
unique and remarkable incidents
of modern journalism. The title
of the story is "His Fleeing Ideal;
or, Baf1led Hypnotism," each chap
ter being written by a different
person, all of them celebrated and
well-known characters. The mat
ter of illustration have carried the
composite idea still further, the en-
cravings in each chapter being the
work of different artists, each one
prominent in art circles, Bolew
we give the list of both contributors
and artists in the order in which
they appear in the story:
AUTHORS.
w. H. BALLOU.
ELLA WHEELER WILCOX.
MAI. ALFRED c. CALHOUN.
ALAN DALE.
WIN. +. HOWE & ABE HUMMEL.
PAULINE HALL.
INSPECTOR BYRNES.
NELL NELSON.
MARY EASTLAKE.
JOHN L. SULLIVAN.
P. T. BARNUM.
BILL NYE.
ARTISTS.
FERNANDO MIRANDA.
PHILIP G. CUSACHS.
T. A. FITZGERALD.
WALTER H. McDOUGALL.
A. r. SHUTS.
MISS ALICE NJ. LOVETT.
REGINALD T. SPERRY.
JESSIE CURTISS SHEPARD.
MISS. E. L. SYLVESTER.
H. BOTTHOFF.
II. C. COTLTAUS.
w. H. SPRAGUE.
ASIDE from the unique character
of this feature, the story pos.
sesses a lively interest and will
hold the readers attention from
beginning to end. 1t will be seen
that the completion of the story il
by the celebrated philosopher, Bill
Nye. That he does it in a name,
that leaves nothing to be desired
goes without saying.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1891-08-22
WONDERFUL DRIVING.

The death of Barnum recalls an
Incident of his visit to California
about ten years ago, says wester-
ner in the St. Louis Globe Democrat.
The great Snowman was seldom
surprised by any feat of horseman-
ship, but riding on the box seat
beside William Foss, one of the
famous whips of California, he was
treated to an impromptu exhibition
of skill which he candidly admitted
he never saw equaled. Foss was
driving a six.horse stage along the
mountain road from Calistoga to
the geysers. Just before he
reached the geysers one of the lead
ers dropped dead in his tracks.
The shock swerved the other leader
and broke the singletree loose.
The horses were going at a lively
trot down hill. Quick as thought
Foss allowed the reins that guided
the two leaders to run out through
the rings, and, giving a slight
swerve to the others, he cleared
the dead and the living leaders
and continued to town with a four
horse team. Had Foss hesitated a
moment the horses would have be-
come entangled and the coach
might have been upset. Barnum
had a good opportunity 10 see
Foss' nerve and skill tested as he
sat beside him. Foss didn't seem
to think he had done anything
extraordinary. lie naively said:
swell, it was the only thing to do
and ! did it,"
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-12
RED RICE'S.

DED RICE'S, SUNDAY, JULY IL, 1891
III Some one has said that dollar saved is
as good as any other dollar There is no one
better prepared to help you save dollars than
this same Red Rice. 1t is positive fact that
there can be bought at Red Rice's bedroom sets
(new ones) direct from the factory OF the yerv
latest and most beautiful designs in oak,
sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and old
Enlish, also in walnut, for 25 per cent less
than the same goods are selling at in any other
furniture stores in Los Angeles. Why is this
thus? you will ask. 1t is that modern mer--
chandising in all its best forms has been
adopted at Red Rice's from the beginning, and
each month sees new opportunities from
others necessities. AS the house gets bigger
the chances are greater and more of them AS
the capital increases with the trade, SO we
resch out farther for bargains. When we can
give you a bedroom set for $18 that another
must sell for $26 are we not saving you dollars.
So in parlor sets and all furniture. So in tin
ware, stoves, hardware, pianoe, sewing ma
chimes, tools, hammocks; yes, yes. most any
and everything you want in or about the house,
even to an AL spring wagon supposing you
take a look at Red Rice's stock and see what
you can do for yourself. If you don't find it
pays you, we agree to pay all your expenses in
visiting Red Rice's Bazaar, 143 and las S.
Main street, Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-12
THE EPWORTH LEAGUE.
THE PROCEEDINGS AT YESTER-
DAYS SESSION AT LONG BEACH.
The Workers Conference-Plans for Max
ing the League More Ehcient-Captain
Chittenden Shows His Curiosities.

Yesterday was the closing session of
the Epworth league at Long Beach.
The sessions have all been interesting,
and the attendance fully up to that of
last year. Somewhat better organiza-
ton had been effected, and there were
but few breaks in the programme.
Yesterdays programme included, be-
sides the devotional and children's
hours and the school of the English
Bible, or Bible class, two very excellent
lectures by Capt. Chittenden, the Alas
kan explorer, and Rev. w. A. Quayle,
the president of Baker university in
Kansas.
At 10 O'Clock in the morning there
was Workers conference" in which
the work of the Epworth league, to-
gether with plans for making it more
efficient were discussed. Numerous
short addresses were made and the ap-
plause was frequent as new plans were
proposed by earnest workers.
At IL o'clock Captain Crittenden, sur
rounded by his curiosities, delivered a
very interesting lecture upon the man
ners and habits of the Indians, among
whom he has spent so much of his time
in the interest of discovery and science.
The other meetings of the day were
engaged in gathering together the ends
of the lines of works attempted during
the days of the assembly, and bringing
all to successful conclusion.
A musical prelude at 7:30 preceded
Rev. Quayle's lecture.
A pleasant feature was a recitation by
Miss Zenobia Gray and an Indian club
performance by Frank Hart.
Professor Wallenburg also rendered
some very fine piano music.
Rev. w. A. Quayle delivered very
practical lecture upon The Life That
Now Is, and that brought the second
assembly of the Epworth leagues of
Southern California to close.
Today Rev. DR.. R. S. Cantine is to
preach in the morning and Rev. w. H.
Withrow at night. 1. j. Reynolds leads
young peoples service at 8 O'Clock.
Rev. 1. d. Drives, of Eugene, Oregon,
who has been lecturing before the assem-
bly,, came up to Los Angeles yesterday
and will address the Y. M. G. A. 4
O'Clock meeting today.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-12
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
BURKE BEATS THE TINE.
He Rides to Santa Monica Inside of One
Hour and Fifteen Minutes.

He Rides to Santa Monica Inside of One
Hour and Fifteen Minutes.
D. L. Burke yesterday made the trip
from Los Angeles to Santa Monica on a
bicycle to beat the record made by Will
Tufts on the Fourth of July of hour
and II minutes. G. w. Simpson and
M. Clark also made the journey. cal
phabet" Smith was the starter, and F..
Il. Watson acted as timekeeper.
Simpson started at S:58 and Burke
and Clarke at 9:20. Burke is reported
to have made the distance in l hour, IA
minutes and 40 seconds, which is just
minutes and II seconds faster than
Tufts made in the race. Simpson COW
cred the distance in l hour, % minutes
and 55 seconds and Mr.. Clark in l hour,
rs minutes and 81 seconds. Burke rode
Victor safety, model B.
A race between Burke and Tufts over
the course will be one of the events of
the season, as both men are doubtless
able to get very close to hour and 10
minutes.