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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14
A Very Close Call.

A tall, squarely built and athletic man
OF thirty-five or thereabouts walked into
the California hotel and registered John
Kelly, Jr., Bodie." Heis superintendent
of the Bulwer, Bodie and Mono mines,
located at Bodie, and he became involved
in dispute with miner named j. G..
Grant. The result was that the two
men met on the street in Bodie, and
when within few feet of each other
Grant drew 45-caliber revolver, and
without warning fired point blank at
Kelly. The latter threw up his left arm,
and as he did so the bullet passed down
the inside of his coat sleeve without
scratching the skin and made its exit at
the elbow
They then clinched, but Grant kept
firing, and the second shot struck the
collar button in the back of Kelly's shirt,
carried it away and plowed up the lining
of his coat without doing other damage.
The third and fourth shots went through
Kelly's coat, which was unbuttoned, but
the fifth struck him in the chin. When
it struck the bone, however, it was de-
fected, and, after tearing its way along
the jaw, came out just in front of the
ear. Kelly then wrenched the pistol
from the others hand and with it beat
him into insensibility. The former keeps
the coat and shirt that he wore at the
time as memento Of his marvellous es-
cape-San Francisco Call,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14
Brieilets BY Wire.

Immense forest fires are raging in
Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wis
consin. Great damage has been
done. In Michigan whole villages
have been wiped out. In Pennsyl-
vania, near Austin, a work train was
stopped by fire and on trying to back
out was overtaken by the flames.
All hands jumped from the cars but
five or six were overtaken and burned
to crisp, others escaped by jump
ing into creek, the waters of which
is represented to have been nearly
scalding hot. A rescuing party
found 80 of the men lying about bis
tered, bruised and suffering intensely.
1t is again said that Senator Ed
munds will take seat on the supreme
court bench, in place of Justice Brad
ley, who will retire.
Two men had fight in an Alabama
church Sunday and one of them was
fatally shot.
Within a week dozen New York
Italians have been arrested for fight
ing with stilettos.
Mrs. Charles j. Osborn has just
given Yale university 100000.
A keeper in a New York manag-
erie was severely injured by lioness
Friday.
A meeting of the Union ex-prison.
ers of war was held in New York Fri
day evening.
Gov. Russell of Massachusetts has
appointed two women to be factory
inspectors.
Edith Raymond, a low character,
committed suicide in New York Sat-
urday morning by taking laudanum.
The next meeting of the interna-
tional convention of the Young Mems
Christian association will be held in
Indianapolis in 1898.
Within thirty days not less than
$4,000 men will be employed upon
the foundation and primary building
works of the worlds fair.
A young woman was found dead at
the fremont honse in Boston Satur-
day. 1t is thought that she died of
apoplexy, caused by alcoholism.
Albert Titcomb, well known citi-
zen of Newburyport, Mass, commit
ted suicide Saturday in Rowley by
cutting his thrhat. He was insane.
Efforts are to be made to raise 81.
100000 in Texas for the worlds
fair. The programme is to get up a
stock company Of 100000 shares of
five dollars each to mrke a display at
the exposition.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14
Wants Justice For The DRAFTED Men.

Editor SITTER: l congratulate the
SITTER on being the first paper in the
state to advocate the doing of long
delayed act of justice refunding the
money paid by drafted men. Nc
one at all familiar with the manner OF
filling the call of the President fol
troops during the rebellion can for 9
moment deny the justice of the SIF.
TER's claim. The pecuniary burdens
of the war should be shared equally
by persons and property protected by
the government. Up to August IS
63 the calls of the President fol
troops were filled by enlistments pay
ing little or no bounty, all bearing the
burden of expense equally. In Au-
gust 1868 draft was had, the peo-
pie of Vermont submitting cheerfully
requiring no glittering bayonets tc
compel their obedience, the govern
ment fixing upon the sum of $500
that the drafted man could pay to the
government and be exempt from SER
vice under the draft which was fol
three years. Did the government
consider that an equivalent for his
services, and if so have they recon-
pensed him in any way for that equiv
alent ? Now as far as filling this call
the drafted men had to bear the
whole burden. How was it with the
next and all subsequent calls, they
were met by paying enormous sums
for substitutes or men on paper to
save others from draft this expense
falling equally on the man that had
paid his $500 in 1868 and the man
that was saved from draft by the
payment of these sums. Now how
stands the account ? The drafted
man has borne his equal proportion
of the heavy burden of expenses Of
the whole war, besides paying $500,
each under the draft Of August 1868.
Now would it not be an act of justice
to place the drafted men on an equal
footing with all others as regards the
expenses of the war, and what would
have to be done to so place him !?
Refund his $500 with interest.
C. W.
Ropdvil1a Nov II 1901
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14
Monkeys That Fight with stones.

The Gelada balloons sometimes have
battles with the Hamadryads, especially
when the two species have a mind to rob
the same field, and if fighting in the hills,
will roll stones on to their enemies. Not
long ago a colony of Gelada balloons
which had been fired at by some black
soldiers attending duke of Coburg-
Gotha on hunting expedition ON the
borders of Abyssinia, blocked a pass for
me days by rolling rocks on all comers.
his seems to give some support to Gu
rious objection raised by Chinese local
governor in report to his superior on
the difficulties in the way of opening
to steamers the waters of the upper
Yang-tse. The report, after noting that
the inhabitants on the upper waters were
ignorent men who might quarrel with
strangers, went on to allege that mon
keys, which inhabited the banks, would
roll down stones ON the steamers. 'sThe
two last facts" the report added,
"would lead to complaint from the En-
glish and embroil the Celestials with
them, especially if the men or the mon
keys kill any English. Spectator.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14
1t Steadily Improves.

The energy and ability which character
ize the present management of the Do
minion Illustrated are more and more ap-
parent each succeeding week and month.
LAUNDERING in Canada, the great Chignec-
to Ship Railway, the formal opening of
the Dominion Parliament, are among the
and exhaustiyely illustrated. Both from
the literary and artistic point of view
this journal is pronounced success, and
in the fullest sense deserving of its stead
lily growing popularity. The publishers
of the Dominion Illustrated are the Sa-
biston Litho. and Pub. Co., Montreal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14
A New chemical COMPOUND. The Coal
Saver KEN KOm


We have received cppy of a pamphlet
issued by the Standard Coal and FueI
Company, of Boston, setting forth the
wonderful qualities of the Chemical Com
pound prepared and sold by them.
The qualities of this compound can be
summarized as follows -
1t saves twenty-five per cent of the coal.
1t makes quick, ready fire with any
kind of coal. 1t reduces the quantity of
ashes and dust, aad consumes the SCOT
and smoke.
1t will cause furnace to give more
heat with the hampers closed than with
them open.
1t destroys all poisonous coal gasses,
and protects the family of the consumer
against all diseases of the throat, lungs,
headache, ETC., which are occasiond by
such gasses. 1t is thus an Indispensable
blessing in every household.
This compound is now in use on the
New York & New England Railroad
upon all their locomotives, and the supe-
rior qualities claimed for it by the Com
pany are fully sustained by those who
have used it. One barrel of this COM
pound, containing four hundred pounds,
costs twenty (2O) O)dollars, and when used
under the most favorable conditions will
effect saving of $125.
Mr.. Herbert Radcliffe, the former Sec
retary of the Home Market Club, is the
agent for this preparation. He regards
KEN Kom as capable of rendering the
greatest possible service to all consumers
by reducing their coal bills. Those inter
ested-and all should be-should write
to him, Agent Standard Coal and Fuel
Co., Equitable Building, Boston.
In advancing age the declining powers
are wonderfully refreshed by Hoods Sar'
saparilla. 1t really does "make the weak
strong"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14

Last week Wednesday the Chilean
Steamer Itata was siezed by order of
Secretary Blaine at San Diego, Cal.
1t is alleged that the vessel was carry
ing contraband goods to the Chilean
insurgents, part of which she was to
to receive from the schooner Robert
and Minnie that had been lowering
around outside the harbor. On Fri.
day morning, just after midnight the
steamer, not having the fear of Uncle
Sam before her eyes, steamed out OF
the harbor carrying dept. U. S. Mar.
shall Spencer with her to a conven.
lent headland where he was put
ashore. 1t is supposed that U. S,
vessels are in pursuit, but it is more
than probable that the Itata will safe.
ly reach Chilean waters.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14
PRICE THREE CENTS.
NIGHT IN THE COUNTRY
Oh, bird that lingars In the hush
OF twilight as IL flketh.

Oh, bird that lingars In the hush
OF twilight az H. falieth,
Return ye now unto your nest;
List how your sweet mate calleth!
Oh, lowing cows, haste TO your fold,
Or you will be belated-
Een now the mifkmaid loudly calls,
Too hong for you she has waited
From yonder church the Ginning bells
Ring for the Angelus-sweet,
And pious souls, with bonded heads,
The evening prayer repeat.
The locusts with discordant notes
A merry concert hold,
As though the coming on of night
Made their small hearts more bold.
The jasmine vine that shades the porch
Breaks out in sweetest scent,
And waftings from the lily bed
Are with its odors blent!
The low Of kline and notes of birds
Grow fainter and more faint,
Even the tireless katydids
Have hushed their loud complaint.
The glimmering lights begin TO shine
From many a window pane,
And mothers rock their babes and sing
A sweet good night refrain.
To all there comes country peace,
The quiet of a night
That is removed from out the world,
Far from the citys sight
Kate A. Darlington in New Orleans Pics
yune.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14

hings read the newspapers and keep

things read the newspapers and keep
posted.
Just see how the people in Brad
ford and other Vermont towns have
been victemized by investing in the
Kansas City concern, because they
would not invest their money at
home, and the Winner Co., was sup
posed to be a perfectly honest and
legitimate concern too, and no doubt
it was, but the moral applies all the
same. Trade at home, and read the
newspapers.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14
Railroad Bridge Burned,

The covered bridge on the Central
Vermont railroad, three-quarters Of a
mile south of Gassetts station, was
burned about l o'clock Saturday af-
ternoon. The loss was estimated to
be $4,000. The bridge was compare
lively new, having been built only
about three years. 1t was 80 feet
long.
The fire is supposed to have caught
from the sparks Of locomotive pass
ing through the bridge in the fore
noon. The bridge was burning when
the Boston mail train arrived shortly
before l o'clock, but hasty exami-
nation showed that the track was all
right, as only the roof was then burn
ing, and the train went through.
The bridge was soon consumed,
and travel was cut off for time.
No freight trains were sent out OF
Rutland for over II hours. There
was transfer of passengers and bag
gage of the train due at 9:35 pm,
saloon car and passenger coach
being sent from Rutland to the wreck.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14

The Presidential circus troupe will
arrive at Washington in few days.
Rusk, the ground tumbler, will take
a bath and rest; Wanamaker, the
glory walker, will look after the price
Of tinware, at his store in Philadel-
phia, and the big boss after taking a
schooner (Chilean) of old rye whiskey
will engage in the study of the habits
of the Italian bee. The company
will not go out again until the spring
of 1898.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14

Rev. j. d. Wickham of Manches-
ter died Tuesday, aged 81.
No news yet Of the missing man,
Smith, of Pittsford.
Rutland did a heavy numbering
business last winter-principally in
her cemetery.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14

President Harrison was presented
with a seven pound silver brick, out
at Leadville the other day. Whew
Do the Leadvilleites think he can
carry that in his hat while posing as
a temperance man.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14
For Sale.

Two of the most valuable farms in
southern Vermont, conveniently situated
in west part of Windham, nearly SOC
acres, under high state of cultivation,
adjoining and could be conveniently run
together, good buildings, best running
spring water to barns and house. Heavily
timbered. Would sell together OF
separately. Price about one half value.
Terms easy. Apply to A. E. Dution on
the premises or G. H. Dutton, Worces-
ter, Mass.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14

The Burlington Earth, after de-
failing the swindle of the Boston
grange store says:
1t is remarkable with what avidity
the average granger bites at almost
every bait that is thrown at him. The
sawdust swindlers, the SCREEN
goods" sharpers and all that class of
rogues know where to find their vic
tins.
The moral is plain. Patronize
home trade, don't expect to buy pure
goods and full weight of anybody at
greatly reduced rates, and above all
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

WE, the Subscribers, being duly appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the District of
Westminster, Commissioners to receive, eN-
anime and adjust all claims and demands OF
all persons against the estate of JOHN
G. WALKER, late of Londonderry in said
District deceased, and also all claims and de.
mands exhibited in Offset thereto; and six
months from the lst day of May 1881, being
allowed by said Court for that purpose we do
therefore hereby give NOTICE, that we will at
tend to the business of our said appointment, at
the residence of John G Walker in Londonderry
in said District, on the first Saturday In june
and last Saturday in October next, from ten
O'Clock, A. NJ until four O'Clock, Pc M, on each
of said days.
VIM. L. GIBSON,
JOHN G. WALKER, Admir-.
Londonderry, VT, May II, A. D., 1881.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14
Megrimine is the only guaranteed

IIIIHe 10 eHe UHiy SuutnuVeeU
permanent cure for headache an6
neuralgia. Relieves in 20 to 80 min.
utes. A great blood cleanser and
stimulant that in time positively cures.
Sold by Geo. G. Smith, druggist.
Sample free, The DR.. Whitehall
Megrimine Co., South Bend, Ind.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14

The notorious Robert Fitton at
tempted to break Jail at Woodstock a
few days ago. Bob has been too
smart for the lawyers, so far,
but it is barely possible that
they will be able now, under this new
charge, to land him in states prison.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14

Another Democratic long cared
animal has been writing letter. This
tine it is Jones, who "pays the
freight" Jones thinks he's a bigger
man than old Flower.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14

Charles Barnes, who lived about
one mile south of Pittsford Mills on
the Rutland road leading over Corn
hill, committed suicide Saturday
morning by hanging himself with q
halter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14

The 14-year-old son of w. H. AL
len of No. 27 State street met with a
serious accident Saturday by being
pierced in the right eye with a sharp
pointed stick. The boy was running
with stick in his hand and stumbled
and fell. The stick struck the eye-
ball and penetrated it. DIR. Thom-
son, who is attending the boy, stated
last evening that he could not tell at
that time whether he would lose the
sight of the eye. The boy is suffer
ing great pain-Rutland Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14

Headache and neuralgia like dreams
fade away before the magic influence
of DIR. WhitehalPs Megrimine. Sold
by Geo. G. Smith, druggist.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14

After the Leadvilleites delivered
the silver brick into the hands of the
president and received his thanks,
Sec. Rusk promised that it would be
planted in good soil and given every
opportunity to propagate; Saint John
(Wanamaker) offered prayer and the
train moved out.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14

The Farmers Advocate says,
"Money elects U. S. Senators. :"
So then, we suppose, the marble king
will carry off the prize.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14

"Shakespeare" sleeps with the New
York police and the man who mixed
Mrs, Barnaby's whiskey still walks
abroad, and the Itata roams the sea.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14

For little bit of peanut gush the
following from the New York Mail
and Express takes the cake. 1t is
part of the head lines announcing
Blaine's presence in the city:
"Blaine The Secretary of State
in the Metropolis. He spends a
pleasant and quiet day. His Great
Calmness on the Eve of a Momen-
tous Event. While Enjoying the
Music at Carnegie Music Hall Last
night He Knew That by His Orders
a Chilean Ship Was Being Siezed on
the Pacific Coast Yet He Displayed
Not the Least Anxiety"
The body Of the article is richer
still but we've no desirs to vomit the
office cat, so the above must suffice.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14
Sitter John. Editor.

Copies Of THIS paper can be obtained
at Carpenters Ne,cs Rooms IN Brat
tleborO.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14

A Farmers League meeting will
be held at Montpelier Friday, June
9TH. Half-fare rates on all railroads.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14

Secretary of State Blaine is ill in
New York.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14
H. E. BRADMAN.
A HOPELESS CASE
AND
Grateful Man Cured.

III. E. BRADMAN, ONE OF BELFAsT's
MOST ENERGETIC MERCHANTS, KEEPS
GENERAL STORE IN EAST BELFAST,
ME-, AND HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WHO
TRADE AT HIS STORE WILL CERTIFY TO
THE TRUTH OF THE FOLLOWING STATE
MENT:-
Gents: For over ten years was terri
bly, afflicted with humor, pronounced by
eminent physicians letter or Salt
Rheum.
At times my head was so bad that had
no hair upon it. The ENTIRE SCALP be-
came RUNNING SORE, and the surface
would crack open and bleed.
l used ointments, washes, etc., and took
medicine prescribed by the best physicians
in the city, but got no permanent relief
l had sold hundreds of bottles of
DANA'S SARSAPARILLA, but never
thought of trying it myself, until l heard
so many of my customers telling how much
benefit they had derived from its use.
About year and half ago l COM
menced to take DANA'S, and in three
months my head was WELL, AND THE
CURE HAS PROVED PERMANENT.
Yours with respect,
H. E. BRADMAN.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14

The grip has captured London.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14
Vermont News.

Bondville, May II, 1891.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14

LONDONDERRY YsEsSIFTER. |.

HENRY M. SHANKs, PUBLISHER.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-14
EsrArE oE e. Z. CARLETON

JOHN G. WALKER, Admir-.
Londonderry, VT, May II, A. D., 1881.
Telegram-herald., 1891-05-20
BREAKFAST BREvrTIES.

W. A. Tsteum was out OF the city on
business yesterday.
The Van Voorhls divorce case WAS
continued IN the circuit court yester-
day.
W. A. Martindals has accepted the
position Of teller III the Peoples savings
bank.
An excursion from Saginaw 70 Grand
Rapids given by the saginaw Posf, 70
due May 81.
The time for receiving bids for the
Ionia Wagon Works has been extended
until May %
The participants N the graduating
exercises Of the High school OF 'si have
been appointed.
The foundation walls for the new
ing the present season
Some Of the young people OF the hill
are rshearsing for an entertainment to
be gwen IN the near future.
Mrs. ]. III. Terrell leaves for Elyria,
Ohio, Thursday. TO DC gone about two
months on a visit 10 relatives.
The ladies of the Ames NJ. T.. Church
are preparing fine literary entertain
ment to 10 gwen Thursday evening,
May 2s-
Fred Peck, Of 20 North Ionia-st.,
fell in q mt in Fulton-st.
Park yesterday and was taken homo in
the ambulance.
Henry Jacobs and Charles Clark we're
arrested yesterday on a charge OF va.
grancy, and were sent to jail for Is and
) days respectively.
Mrs. Cassie Turquand and daughter
Estelie, from Brunswick, y. j., are
visiting the family of VIM. n. Rowe, OF
134 North Prospect-st-
The dance at Hartman's Hall for the
benefit of the strikers, takes place 8
week from Saturday. instead Of mex!
Saturday as before stated.
A. B. Tozer. who has been connected
with the Grand Rapids press for years
has accepted position as editor Of the
Chicago Ledger, story paper.
Grace Thornton and Louise Timsch,
two lost children, were picked up on
Ottawa-st. yesterday and were returned
20 their homes on Clancy-st. by the po-
lice.
william p. Williams and others COM
menced suit ns cnancery against Albert
stouenouse in the Superior court yes
terday. The suit grows out OF real
estate deal.
TIE Lemon 4 Wheeler Company have
commenced suit against William Nuffer
and PHILIP c. Vanauren IN the circuit
court They filed their declaration
yesterday, claiming $500 damages.
The graduating exercises CT the
Nurses Training school of the L b. A :,
will be held Thur sday evening. May 81
st7.30 o'clock, IN the lecture room oi
the Fountain-street Baptist Church.
The public Is cordially invited.
The Union of Unions of the W. c. T
u, will be held in Good Templars hall
McMullen block. tomorrow afternoon
at go, To consider the ACCESSIBILITY OF
inviting the State Woman's Christian
Temperance Union convention to NEE,
in this city.
Bert :. Hubbard and wife. Of Oak
land. CAL. are she guests Of f. +. Huh
bard, 1875 Fairbanks-st., and his brother
T. X. Hubbard. 4ot Crescent-ave. Bert
;. being the California representative Of
the August Cast Lithogrsphing and En-
CRAVING Company of st. Louis, Mo.
Telegram-herald., 1891-05-20

The first annual entertainment of the
Alumni Association Of the West Mchi-
gan University wss given in Chapel
Hall last evening. The exercises opened
With violin quartet by Nilher Force,
John Evans, George Middleton and
Mrs. n. Palmer. followed by q song,
Three Merry men" nv Frsscis Csnse-
bell. Instrumental music by Mis- Ada
Hunt, George n. Herrick, 4. H More
head aud Francis Campbell vas we'll re-
ceived. stWhsn the Quiet Moon is
Resuing." by A. n. Morshsad. was en-
corpd. and ne responded with "Tiebl-
in1spiatxehen.'s The entertainment
closet with @Lifs Has No Power" BY
Messrs. Campbell. Morehead and Mrs.
Yale.
Telegram-herald., 1891-05-20

WAsznsros. May zo.-tor Lover
Michigan. Generally FAIR stationary
tsmpsrxtars. except sl;xnt!y warmer IA
Southern Inalanas soatnsAss sinds.
For Upper Michigan; GsnsFaiiy far
cooler. except stationary tefnpsrAsuss
Ia exsrs1ns east portion; slntA