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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-21
REVERE OF A BACHELOR.

He Smokes and Dreams and Then Makes
Up His Mind to Light Fresh Cigar.
Puff! This cigsr-cost pretty penny
too-is execrable. / feel like throwing
it away, only blowing the smoke into
rings is an amusement that hate to
forego. Puff! Now, that ring is posi-
tive work Of art. Pity it has to 60 up
in smoke. Rings of smoke-they are
very like marriage rings. The defusion
lasts about as long. They are infinitely
more amusing less wearisome.
Fancy being married. B-r-r! No more
bohemianism, no cakes and ale-nor
champagne, either-no pipes and punch.
Instead-a drowsy fire-a chatter of
dishes from the dtchen-a wife knitting
socks for the inevitable family. Later
full iedged Observation-Disclosures
groceries and paying money to the school
book growing poey over when |
was young fellow, sir" l shudder to
think of it.
Besides, it is so much pleasanter to
play at playing the game than really to
pfayit. 1t is very pleasant to make love
and that is why marriage is so un-
pleasant; one can't make love then.
Making love is game that should al
ways be played on the progressive plan.
With the same partner always it be-
comes dreadfully monotonous. 1t is for
that reason that l pity the married man.
To f1utter from flower to flower, never
bestowing affection on any, but affecting
to adore all-that is the bachelors priv
ilege.
But, you say, one cannot make love
with gray hairs. An old beau is the
most ridiculous of men. Yes, you are
right, But it is not necessary to be al
ways making love, As one grows old
there are 30 many other hobbies.
Puff! How blue that smoke is! A
kind of fading, ethereal blue, not tang
ible in words or from the palette A
blue like the blue of pair of eyes-ah,
what glorious eyes they are-set in a
marble white frame-ike the blue and
white loves of Dresden china
wonder, by the way, if she meant all
she said-with those eyes-at the Bron-
sons that night! She said-a good deal.
She is really-not half bad. Rose Alvin
"a pretty name-rather. Rose-um,
she will still be Rose if. Well-the
fact is-between me and the blue smoke
her face has been haunting me like a
ghost. might-marry the ghost. From
what her eyes said that night--she
wouldn't say no. If were to throw
away this cigar-put on my hat and
gloves, and go to her-what an exquisite
joke it would be-considering what l
said about marriage just now. Puff!
By jove, I will do it! Pah, goodby, ci-
gar-even bad things have an end. This
glove-comes on too easily-deuced bad
form. Um-how dust will settle on a
mans hat. Now-I think I'll do.
What's that? The city post Fm.
Dun's bills. Aha woman's hand.
What? "Mr. and Mrs. Alvin an
nounce the wedding of their daughter,
Rose"-
Ugh. How chill the room seems. ]
must-light fresh cigar.-J. Percy Pol
lard in Epoch.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-21
A Change In Day of Publication.

For reasons entirely satisfactory to
us the SITTER will be issued after
this date every Friday. Bundles
to our subscribers in Vermont and
Massachusetts who cannot be reached
on Saturday, otherwise, will be put
into the Brattleboro closed mail that
leaves here at II 80 p. m. By this
means all our subscribers, except the
far distant ones, will be reached Fri
day night Or Saturday morning.
Correspondents will bear in mind
that this gives them one more day
but only one, remember, as we shall
go to press Friday morning.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-21


The Chinese are not supposed to have
much talent or liking for humor, but a
little story related by the author of
"Three Years in Western China" shows
that they are not altogether deficient in
that respect:
Several of my followers were opium
smokers, and one of my bearers had con-
tracted great craving for the drug. He
was somewhat disreputable in appear
ance, but willing worker. His bag
gage consisted of the clothes on his back
and small bundle containing his opium
pipe and the necessary paraphernalia for
smoking.
On leaving certain village l noticed
that the bundle had assumed larger di-
mensions, but my speculations as to its
contents proved to be wide of the mark.
A few miles to the west of Yang-lin a
halt was called for rest, and the cakes on
the roadside stall were quickly bought
and devoured. The opium smoker,
meanwhile, sat apart on the edge of the
stone road.
'sHow is it that you are all eating and
drinking, " said he to one Of his comrades,
"and I haven't a single cash to follow
your examplea"
The other man put his thumb to his
mouth, and pretending to inhale, pro-
nounced the single word, Opium" at
which the smoker smiled and was silent.
On the following day we were sud
denly overtaken by sharp rain storm,
and when the other bearers were search
ing for shelter the smoker solemnly pro-
duced his bundle, gravely undid the
cover, and proceeded to unfold and put
on first class waterproof coat which he
had wisely purchased in the village to
which we have referred. The astonish-
ment ON the other mems faces and the
look of triumph in which the smoker
indulged were a study.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-21
Protection for the Poor Man and His
Big Family.

Stratton, VT, May 10th, 81.
Editor Sitter In last weeks SIF-
TER / noticed an article under the
head of correction which impressed
me as touching on the oft repeated
interrogative of "What ails Ver-
month There has evidently been a
decline in Vermont's prosperity or
the question of abandoned farms
would not have been so popular.
Mrs. Stowell, after giving the
names of Col. Patterson's children,
says, "it was not considered a crime
then to raise up family of children. "
That statement implies that now times
are changed; and who can doubt it
if they listen to the remarks about
large families, or glance around the
families of his acquaintance?
The man that is SO unfortunate (?)
as to be the father of more than one
child is, one might think, If he ac-
cepted the popular idea, unfit to be
tolerated by good society.
Why didn't that Honorable (D
body of Legislators last fall wind up
the school law by imposing fines and
Imprisonment, and in extreme cases
(such as Col. Paterson's) erect a
gallows for those who dared to be the
parents of children?
am thinking of the words of Sec.
Proctor q think) who said, eyer
mont found it better to make men
than to make money" Vermont's
poets have sung Of the noble men of
Vermont, and every periodical pub
lished in this dear old state is proud
to mention her many illustrous sons
now in other parts of the world.
But thoughts will come, what will the
few of the next generation sing of
Surely not of their many sons. Per-
haps this people are impressed with
the same idea as Proctor and SAKE
about men being the staple product
of Vermont, and are trying to inten-
sify rather than increase their pro-
duct. But who sees the improvement!
WHY don't the well wishers of Ver-
mont, who are anxious to have heI
hillsides and valleys repopulated and
her former prosperity restored stoE
puzzling their minds with the ques-
ton of low taxes shall be levied or
manufactures &c. and go to the root
of the matter and place the poor mer
who have large families of children
on the list of those exempt from tax.
alton.
The poor man with large familie:
are the ones Vermont needs to en-.
courage and retain in her midst.
say the poor man because they are
usually the ones to which we look fol
large numbers of children.
Very Respectfully,
A LOCKER OK.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-21
For Sale.

Two of the most valuable farms in
southern Vermont, conveniently situated
in west part of Windham, nearly 800
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 or
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??, 1891-05-21

A shocking accident occurred on
Tuesday on the New York Central
and Hudson River railroad near
Tarrytown. Twenty-Five kegs of dy-
Mantle, loaded on a fiat car exploded,
wrecking the train and killing Is or
20 men and injuring larger number,
most of whom were Italian workmen.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-21
Everybody Knows

That at this season the blood is filed with
impurities, the accumulation ofmonths of
close confinement in poorly ventilated
stores, workshops and tenements. All
these impurities and every trace of scrof-
ula, salt rheum, or other diseases may be
expelled by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla,
the best blood purifier ever produced. 1t
is the only medicine of which 400 doses
one dollar" is true.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-21
James Anderson,
Jonathan Aiken, Select
D,,;1 CO.I,,, ,,nn

DdVlu SOCHTdu. J ulcu.
*Dea. Edward Aiken, Dea. John Wood
man, James Mccormick and the Macks
lived in the eastern part of the town, al
though the Macks and perhaps the Others
owned land in the western portion also.
When the town was divided they were
found to be in the town of Windham.
They became prominent in the new town
as they had been in the old. Archibald
Mack, town constable of Londonderry in
1882 came from Londonderry, n. II.
In l779 Robert Anderson was appoint
ed the brander of horses and the year be-
fore he was one of the 'Committee Men
James Anderson, who held the title of
Captain was one of the selectmen of the
town in 1873. David Anderson, at whose
house it was voted in 17S0 to hold the
public religious services for the year,
married an Aiken. On his way over the
mountain to Manchester he froze to death.
He was buried at Lowell lake. His son,
James, also lies in the same cemetery.
The following is the inscription upon his
well preserved tomb stone: "Messieur
James Anderson, son of Mr.. David An
derson, died January Z, 1893, aged 81.
All We that read with little care,
Who walk away and leave me here,
Should not forget that you must die,
And be entombed as well as l."
although the title in the old record
seems to favor the title "Dr." it was
probably intended to be On. and to stand
for Deacon. Mrs. Edison of Windham,
his great-granddaughter, and very in
te,ligent lady regards it as his proper
title. To acknowledge mistake is to
own that one is wiser today than he was
yesterday.
HIsToRICIrs
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-21

The heavy frosts of last Sunday
and Monday nights extended over a
large area of country, and was es-
pecially severe in Ohio.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-21

The Itata, the Gillian insurgent
vessel is still at sea. The Charles
ton, after coaling at Acapulco, steam
ed South Sunday evening in pursuit,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-21

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??, 1891-05-21

A third party convention, made up
of many discordant elements, is now
in session at Cincinatti.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-21
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

COMMlSSlONEhS NOIlCE'
WE, the Subscribers, being duly appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the District of
Westminster, Commissioners to receive, eX-
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 1st 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 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, NJ, on each
of said days.
S. B. WAIT, lconmisSiopers
VIM. L. GIBSON,
JOHN G. WALKER, Admir-
Londonderry, VT, May Il, A. D., 1891.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-21
estate or E. F. CARLETON

STATE OF VERMONT,
Westminster, SIS.
BY the Probate Court for said district, to all
persons interested in the estate of f. f.
Carleton late of Londonderry in said district,
deceased greeting. You are hereby notified
that this Court will decide upon the allowance of
the account of C. b. Carleton, administrator
on said estate and decree distribution thereof to
the persons entitled at the session thereof to be
held at the inn of A. F. Coombs in Townshend
on the 3D. day Of June A. D. 1891 when and
where you may be heard in the premises if you
see cause. Chas. B. Eddy, Register.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-21
THURSDAY EVE, MAY 2l, 1891
Sitter John, Editor.

Copies Of this paper can be obtained
at Carpenters -Ne,cs Rooms Ia Brat
tleborO.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-21

Ex-queen Natalie has been forci-
bly, expelled from Servia.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-21

And the Republican party does
want Mr.. Blaine, and wants him
badly. We can make stronger fight
with Mr.. Blaine than with any other
leader, and with him we regard our
success as assured.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-21

ss-Entered at the Post.ofdce at So. London.
as second class matter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-21

Headache and neuralgia like dreams
fade away before the magic influence
of DIR. Whiteball's Megrimine. Sold
by Geo. G. Smith, druggist.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-21

The St. Johnsbury Republican is
for Blaine. 1t says:
If the party wants Mr.. Blaine, it
seems to us beyond any reasonable
doubt he will obey it's call,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-21

'1LONDONDERRYSSIFTER. |.

HENRY M. SHANKs, PUBLISHER.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-21

The town meetings seem to have been
held usually at the grist mill and when
not there at the house of Capt. James
Patterson, the two places being near what
was then the center of the town. We
continue the old records held by Squire
Wait.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-05-21

HIsToRICUs.
Evening journal., 1891-04-01
TlrNTl

.HO0kMAN Easter Sunday. in New York
city, Rev. DR. John q Cookman
Funeral services, Thursday, April 2, at L
O'Clock, IN Grace Episcopal Church. 4 oad-
way ana Tenth street, New York. Services on
Friday, April 3, at 220s Pine Il Get, philadel.
pnla, Al ~ n. m. lnternent at Laurel AM
Lordn 80 - 'ne
!" fo depart and be with Christ. which il
CONNER In Ashland, Del, on the 2gth
instant, Thomas Conner, aged 30 years
FORD In this city, on March 20, Katie A /.
daughter Of the late John r and Gatnarint'
ConcanDon Ford.
Tne relatives and friends are respectful ly
invited 70 attend the funeral. from her lafe
residence, southeast c, rnei Seventh an Lom-
at st. Mary's = . hurch ut o'sioeg n. rn.
froc- ed 10 slld Catht drsil Cemetery Phila-
deiphia Train ieaYes p w & r. rniir d
at IL o'clock m.
HOLSCHUMAKER AT New Castle. on
March " Louise, widow Of William H0lschu-
maker, in her t7th year.
KEENAN.--In this city, on March 81. John
kt enen, aged so ears.
MCC iRMiCK In this city. on March %
Katie a. Mccormick, ag a6 years.
PAGE, In this city, on March 80. Maria
Dram, VT OF Harry. w. Page and daughter
q Alicia ID. and the late William N. Horn, in
the "a th year OF her age.
Relatives and immediate friends Of the
FAMILY are respectfully invited TO attend the
funeral service from the residence Of her hue
band, l0j5 Kirk wood street. on Wednesday
afternoon, April |, at 3o'elocR
WINGATE r. In this city, on March 80
4eorge WinRate, aged l3 wears.
Evening journal., 1891-04-01
License law LsxislAtion.

A oil was introduced In the House to.
day allowing hotel keepers to sell in
tox'cAflnE LIQUORS on days when school
elections are held, provided that the town
or school d.strics contains less than FIVE
thousand Inhabitants. 1t comes in the
shape Of an amendment to chapter AIS,
vol v. Laws OF Delaware.
Ia.s was followed by bill amending
Evening journal., 1891-04-01
The Worlds Fair.

The Worlds Columbian Exposition
bill Is almost In shape, it provides that
the appropriation shall be $25 900. The
presiden. and secretary Of the commits
sion are the only mem oers Of the nine
who receive salary. The others get $5
a day for every day they are away from
home The only commissioners selscted
so tar are r w Reynolds, q Ban
croft and Mrs. r r Kennty OF Kent
county, Representative Smith OF New
Castle county, Is spoken of as a possible
from that county, and Mrs
]. Frank Ball Of Wilmington, is spoken
o. as lsdycommissioue from New Castle
county. The bill win be presented In
few days.
Evening journal., 1891-04-01
Feed the Jurors.

Mr. R.dgely introduced bill providing
that whenever in the trial Of criminal
cases II shall be deemed BY the court
necessary that the Jury impanelled shall
De furnished with actual necessaries
during their confinement in the Jury
room and the same be ordered by the
court, the expense shall be paid for by
orders upon the county treasurer, aud
further that any other necessary OK
peuses connected with the sitting Of the
court shall be paid for In like manner.
Evening journal., 1891-04-01

of the Sena % viii begin at 10 instead Of
IL o'clock.
A. Robinson. Insurance Commits
sioner Fooks. Walter E. Hayes aud q
Il. Ward are Ia town TO day.
The different banks ia which the state
holds stock have. as result OF the Her
bert investigation. sent to State Treas
urer Burnite certificates 60 take the place
of the last nnes
Evening journal., 1891-04-01
Peculiar

To itself in many important particulars, Hoods
sarsaparilla is different from and superior to any
other medicine.
Peculiar in combination, proportion and prep
aration Of ingredients, Hoods sarsaparilla pos
sesses the full curative value OF the best known
remedies Of the vegetable kingdom.
Peculiar in its medicinal merit Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla aecomplishes cures hitherto unknown.
Peculiar in strength and economy = Hoods sar-
sapariila is the only medicine Of which can truly
be said, 100 dosea dollar" Medicines in larger
and smaller bottles require larger doses. and do
tprodnee as good results as Hoods sarsaparilla
Peculiar in its good name at home ~ there is
more OF Hoods Sarsaparilla sold in Lowell, where
It is made, than Of all other blood purifiers.
Peculiar in its phenomenal record Of sales
abroad, no other preparation has ever attained
such popularity in so short time. DO not be in
duced takeany otherpreparation he sure ggt
Hoods SaFsapaFiIIa
soidbyall druggists. sl six for ss. Prepared only
BY Q. ]. HOOD q CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Evening journal., 1891-04-01

Seven and quarter per. cent. simple
interest per aHnnm is what tn,
Equitable Life" Is paying on maturiul
polices this year on the twenty year en-
dowment plan. ANsoN A MAHER. man
ager, No sa9 Marker street.
Evening journal., 1891-04-01

A bill was introduced in the House to
incorporate Crusaders Castle, No. 5. X.
q. + Of the State Of Delaware. The
incorporators named are Andrew Hamil !
ton. David P. Bevis, Edward McGinnis
Edward Abbott, B. Taylor Hepple.
Charles Bamberger, John S Benson,
Garrett ). Smith, George Black, Joseph
Wright, Thomas Southern. Richard
kavannah, William Thomas. William
Porter and others. The capital stock Is
limited TO $40 0O0.
Governor Reynolds has appointed
Joseph g. Brown of Odessa, notary pub.
lie
r &. Morris will introduce a bill to
charter a company TO run railroad from
Milton to Harbeson, in Sussex county. a
distancs Of four miles.
After to morrow the morning session
Evening journal., 1891-04-01
LIQUOR AMENDMENTS.
The Bill Killed by the Senate
Yesterday.
D0SAH0E ON FIVE CENT FARES

he Explains the Morning News oppo-
sitsan 70 Him worlds Fafr-ro Feed
Juross- General Kenney's Noble Action.
Register Heverfn Dead.
Evening journal., 1891-04-01

Wumtu. ton Utaar.As touse
The exchanges OF the Wilmlugto. banks
~ the clearing house to-day wars: Total
1926, 663. so: aalAaea k27 977 OF
Evening journal., 1891-04-01
mARnrnl.

MOORE YH1TE.yAt the old swede,,
Church, Tuesday, March II, by the Rev
MAJ tn =. Dunlap. Gsorga Moore of New Cas-
tie and Miss Mary Catharine White Of this
Evening journal., 1891-04-01
One DOLLAR PER WEEK
IS ALL YOU ARE ASKED TO PAY
ON A PURCHASE OF
$40 WORTH OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, etc
AT
Frank j. Murphy's
RELIABLE CREDIT HOUSE,
III MARKET AND 116 SHIPLEY SITS

II there anything in House Furnishings you want we viii
guarantee to oil you cheaper and give you larger seec
Wilmington
TWENTY DOLLAR Bill may not cover all that YOU
need although it will asonsh you learn how much that
It fifty cents dollar cannot be spared to make the
home what it should bsA place of comfort and attraction
With our liberal system of EASY PAYMENTS there is
no excuse for the existence of A SHABBY Home
lnis IS subject which might be preached to
good purpose Home where the heart is and the heart
where the senses pleased and gratied HOUSEWIVES
hnS this over Make your homes pleasant for Hus
bands Sons and Brothers,
Evening journal., 1891-04-01

This is the
SAMPLE. name of a
-D lot of Suits
and odd Pants which are
money in the buyers
pocket. During the dull
season we have made up
about rs Suits and 100
pairs of pants from single
suitings and pantaloonings
which are the only ones
left of a style. These
goods are of nice patterns
and the only reason we
have made them up is we
have too many of them.
They are made al d trim
med equal to custom work
while the prices are much
lower. We would call
your attention to these, as
they are bargains of ex-
traordinary value.
With this lot we put on
our tables a quantity of
ready-made pants for fine
wear. The patterns are of
the best and the wearer
who prefers ready-made
pants can be suited. The
prices are from S. 50 up.
j. 7. Mullin & Son,
Tailors, 9Th & Market,
Clothiers, Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1891-04-01
c. z. HIRES. PhiiadeIphia.
Sc9 KING STREET.
COR. FIFTH AND KING SITS.


Our Easter offerings Of fruit iellies and
preserves and jams are worth showing
Cherry jam, raspberry jam. plum. straw
berry and currant; 2 pound KETTLES az all kinds
OF preserves, % cents; pou d kettle of Jelly
= cents; pound hucketof preserves. 30 Hrtts:
~ pound bucket Of an kinOs Of preserves, 90
cents; home made catsup. 10 cents: whole
apples. - cents, eVapO a. ed pears, ~ cen s.
WIN open for Easter our new tet ~ 50 ents.
nothing like IL Our e7ffee at = cents is
good; wo' th the money. II We You seen the
hrst installment of the Mckinley sugar, at 4
cents; white,at cents; New Oreans nolsssee,
az lO cents a quart; syrup at ~ cents quart.
have You riea Our corn aud tOnRtues, 3 cans
Tor % cents. Our towatOes are whole, Just as
good as Ford s.. and 50 much lower. Flour has
gone ~, and viii 70 away up. We can Keep
you on our own brand Of pie crust flour at 38
cents bag cream OF the 10 Is. take no
9th 7. Creamery butter. IS cents; lots and
lots of eggs for, Raster; 100 b shet. Of white
star potatoss, cheap,at SOC king street.and
corner Filth Al d King streets.
TN. wIER.