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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12

The organs of hearing and smelling in
mice are very efficient; but their eye.
sight is, we believe, poor. Their intel
lgence is, we should think, low as
might be expected from the paucity of
convolutions in their brains. We sus.
pended a tin of flour at such height
from the ground that our little friends
could not quite jump into it, though the
smell of the food made them very per-
severing in their endeavors to do So.
We then arranged string SO that by a
detour they could get at the good stuff
that way.
One mouse by following that course
attained to the desired goal, but evident
ly by chance, for being startled out Of
the tin, it continued for a long while to
make futile efforts to recover its lost DO
sition by jumping up, never again seek
ing the road which had led it before to
the object of its desire. For hours we
have lain in bed watching mice trying
in vain to spring into the tin of flour,
none Of them ever perceiving that there
was feasible road leading thereto
Chambers Journal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12
He Didn't Strike,

A hurrying crowd was pushing its
way down the broad steps of the ele-
waited platform at the city hall elevated
station Wednesday afternoon. A hand
somely dressed woman, accompanied by
tall man of the sporting class, moved
leisurely along, trailing foot and a half
OF her skirts behind her. A big, clumsy
boy In his eagerness to reach the street
planted a heavy foot on the trailing
skirt, almost throwing the woman over
backward. Naturally she was very an
cry and speedily found some very harsh
words to bestow on the boy. Her male
companion was angry, too, and at the
foot of the stairs he collared the lad and
raised his cane to administered chastise-
ment. But the blow did not fall. A
ourly workingman caught the arm to
which The cane was attached and half
dozen determined voices exclaimed,
Don't hit that hoyi"
The tall sporting man braced himself
for fight, when a mild looking young
gentleman looked him fxedly in the eye
and said: "See hers, my friend, you had
better calm down right away. You have
got the unpopular end of this dispute.
If you have ever walked down stairs be-
hind woman who lets her skirts drag
you ought to understand what the public
sentiment is on that subject" The
sporting man made no reply He let go
OF the boy and walked rapidly away, fol-
lowed by a very indignant and talkative
woman.-New York Times.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12

Mr.. Editor; 1t has come to the notice
of Fuller Post, No 80, G. A. II. of Dor
set, VT, an article under the head of
East Dorset in reference to Decoration
day viz decoration day has come and
gone, but although we usually vote the
boys annually fifty dollars for its obser-
vance East Dorset is very seldom or
never honored with the least show, and,
of course there is or ought to be suf-
ficient reason. 1t is with reluctance that
the Posts scribe attempts the answer to
such grave charges. Since the organiZa-
ton of Fuller Post in 1880 it has been the
custom of the Post on each Memorial
day to mark with flag and scatter
springtimes choicest flowers upon the
grave of every old soldier, buried within
the jurisdiction of the Post, and, on the
3Oth of May 1891 could be seen two men,
bers of the Post winding their way over
the hill, not to the poor house, but, to the
graves of their comrades, who were bur
led in East Dorset; again on the 3Oth of
May 1887 Fuller Post and Fuller Relief
Corps, in a body, and the Pawlet Elite
Cornet Band of Pawlet went to East
Dorset where they held their service kl-
though proper notice had been given,
not person came out to give them a
proper greeting. Was their mission there
an honorable one? Certainly it was to
do honor to whom honor was due, that |
they went. Had it been otherwise, it |
might have been cause for regret. On |
their return home through the south vii
lage they were handsomely treated by
kind hearted man, though he did not take
up arms in defence of his country he was
willing to treat with respect those that
did. or course there is or ought to be a
sufficient reason why the fault finder,
with his neighbors, kept out of sight
Was it because the east side of the town
Of Dorset is less patriotic than the West,
Or because they are SO busy wrestling with
5he difficult problems of life, that, they
laye forgotten the day set apart to render
special homage to the memory of more
han three hundred thousand old soldiers
Who answer to roll call on earth no more,
md whose devotion to duty made posi-
'le thls-golden era of our nation, whL;h |
o-day under our flag is marching on 10
is glorious destiny? And as the Vete- Z;
ans or their sons go forth each succeed
ng year to perform their solemn duty, /,
ii patriotic persons will cheerfully lend
helping hand, and, by their presence
ncourage them in their duty.
JOHN FISHER, t
Post Adjutant.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12
Medals to Vermont soldiers.

|
The following-named Vernon
soldiers have received medals TO
brave acts done in battle during til,
war =
Butterfield, Lieut.. Col. Frank G
(captain), 9th Vermont infantry, fol
bravery in act at Salem Heights
Va, May 4th 1868.
Dollof, Charles w.. corporal, Co
K. 18th Vermont infantry, for cap.
ture of flag at Petersburg, Va.
April 2, 1865.
Gould, Brevet Major Charles G
(captain), 9TH Vermont infantry, fol
bravery in action at Petersburg, Va.
April 2, 1865.
Hack, Lester c., sergeant, CO.
F, 9TH Vermont infantry, for capture
of flag at Petersburg, Va, April 2,
1865.
Johnston, Willie, musician, Co. d,
Sd Vermont infantry, unknown, Sep
tember 1868.
Lyons, Fredericks A., corporal,
Co. A. 1st Vermont cavalry, for CAPT
ture of flag at Cedar Creek, Va,
October 10. 1854
Sweeney, James, private, Co. A,
lst Vermont cavalry, for capture of
flag at Cedar Creek, Va, October
19, 1864.
Scott, Julian A., drummer, Co.. f,
Sd Vermont infantry, unknown,
February 4, 1865.
Woodbury., Fri D., drummer, SER
geant, Co. E, 1st Vermont cavalry,
for capture of flag at Cedar Greek,
Va, October 10, 1864.
A copy of this list has been placed
on file in the adjutant generals office
at Montpelier, and an attempt will
be made to secure photographs of the
recipients to be hung in an alcove in
the office. Col. Butterfeld and Ma
jor Gould, both well known in Wind
ham County, now hold important
government positions at Washing
ton.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12
Mrs, F. A. WENTWORTH.
FEMALE TROUBLES
Complicated with Liver and Kid
ney Diseases, Cured by Dana's
SarSaparilla after the most
noted Physicians failed.

WASHINGTON MILLS, Me-, Dec. 10, 's7.
Gents For the last three year. /
have been suffering from a complication
of Diseases, and have employed the most
skilful physicians in the state, having been
treated by local physicians at home and by
physicians in Portland, Me. All nv
physicians told me nv disease
was so cOmpli Gated, L could
never get well. And certainly all nv
medical treatment gave me no relief.
had no appetite, bowels in a bad state,
female trouble combined with liver
and kidney trouble, so said my physicians.
grew so weak and reduced, | had done
no work for one year, when DR..
Tribou, my physician, at the time, advised
me to try DANA'S SARSAPARILLA.
Soon after trying it began to feel
wonderful change. | commenced to gain
in flesh and strength, and after taking three
bottles 1 felt like another person. InOw
feel well and strong and am able
to do all the work in a family of
eight. l feel that owe my health en-
tirely to the wonderful curative
power of DANA'S SARSAPARILLA.
1 prize this valuable remedy highly, and
shall earnestly recommend it to all the
afflicted.
cannot say too much in its praise for
all it has done for me.
Very truly yours,
Mrs. F. A. WENTWORTH.
Over three years have elapsed since the sooye
letter was written. Mrs Wentworth takes three
or four bottles of DANA'S SARSAPARILLA
each year to help Nature repel any attack upon
the citadel of Health, and a result, enjoys
heavens richest blessing - Good Health.
go thou and do likewise" Suffering one,
remember We GUARANTEE A CURE. Will
you try it?
Dana Sarsaparila Co., Belfast, Ne.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12
Items of Interest.

w. G. Bowen, editor of the Co
tulla Ledger, was killed at Diely Sta
ton, Texas, Thursday, by Alfre,
Alice, a stockman, whom he had call
ed a murderer and thief in his news
paper.
Paul Lower and Peter Block
farmers near Lockport, N Y, quar-
relied on Thursday night, and LoweI
struck Block with sledge hammer
fracturing his skull. Block will prob
ably die. Lower gave himself up.
Mayor Stuart of Philadelphia has
written letter to President Harrison
asking him to cause an investigation
into the action of the United States
treasury department with regard to its
delay in closing the keystone nation
al bank of that city.
MRs. HARRIET BEEcHER STOWE is
said to have aged so much in the last
few years that she would hardly be re-
cognized by those whokne her de-
cade since. She will not be so until
the l4th of June.
The wife of the son of Robert
Browning is an American woman.
She has no children and spends much
time in entertaining her friends in her
beautiful home in London. The pair
are shortly to take up their residence
in Venice, in an old palace.
Rev. Fletcher j. Hawley, who died
last week at Lake Park, Mimi, at
the age of IS, was native of Arling-
ton. He was educated for the min
stry and went to the West Indies.
where he was appointed first crown
member of the Danish colonial coun-
I'll by the king of Denmark. He re-
'eived his degree of D. d. from the
Norwich university in 1854. He held
'astorates in New Orleans, in Con-
lecticut and Minnesota. His wife,
Who was Miss Marion Garfield of
Arlington, survives him.
Years ago Charles W. Carpenter,
Lyndon boy, went to California.
lie died several years ago ard willed
lis property to his partners children.
jarpenter's relatives in Caledonia
ounty engaged A. H. Carpenter, a
raduate of st. Johnsbury academy
the class of "a, to go to California
nd investigate the matter. The will
'as broken, but an appeal was taken.
he second trial has recently ended,
nd it was definitely decided that SIS,
90 worth of property be turned over
the Caledoniacounty heirs.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12

The president on Wednesday made
the followind appointments, as pro.
vided by act of March 3, 1891:
Leonard W. Colby of Nebraska,
assistant attorney general Joseph r
Reed of Iowa, chief justice of the
Court of Private Land Claims: Will
bur F. Stone of Colorado, Henry c..
Slush of Kansas, Thomas C. Fuller.
North Carolina, and VIM. w. Muir
ray of Tennessee, associate justices
of the Court. of Private Land claims
and Mathew Nj. Reynolds Z. S. at
torney for said court OF these five
judges two, Fuller and Stone, are
Democrats.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12

The SITTER would suggest to the
farmers of Vermont that the next
time they hold State meeting that
Brattleboro be designated as the
place, and that half a day be set
apart for the inspection of Col. Hook
er's farm and an examination into his
farm methods. There is nothing like
obtaining practical ideas, gentlemen.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12

The Presbyterian Theological Sem.
mary refuses to be held in leading
strings by the general assembly and
DIR. Briggs will retain his chair.
Thus heresy fiourishes like green
bay tree. Lordy, lordy, what will
become of us ?
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12

The Democrats of Florida in order
to elect Senator had to follow Ear
Reeds plan and count a quorum.
Who would have thought that the
great unwashed would ever have re-
sorted to such means ? And so soon |!
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12

Heresy hunters are having a high
old time these days. Five ministers
were expelled from the Reformed
Presbyterian church at Pittsburg on
Wednesday. The 10th century is
trumps just now but there viii! be a
new deal soon, and then
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12

The famous baccarat scandal case
in which the queens precious gamb-
ling sonny, the prince of Wales, was
mixed up, has been decided adverse
ly to. 1.-The plaintiff, Sir William Gordon
Cumming.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12
A national holiness camn.mno

A national holiness camp-meeting
is advertised to come off at North
field, June 20-29th. What is holi-
ness camp-meeting ? Our readers
may get some idea of it by reading
on our second page the article head
ed "Heard at camp-meeting."
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12

A serious riot took place at Port
au-Prince in Hayti on Monday. A
mob released 250 political prisoners
when they were charged upon by
Hippolyte's soldiers and 100 are re-
ported killed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12
A Valuable Set of vestments.

A prominent merchant says: 81
have sold Megrimine for over wear
and guaranteed it to cure any head.
ache without bad after effects and
have not found a single case it did
not relieve" Samples free. The
DR.. Whitehall Megrimine Co., South
Bend, Ind. Sold by G. G. Smith.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12
PRICE THREE CENTS.
FOOD ON TAP.
Peripatetic Kitchens to Flood New York
and Cooks to BE Dethroned.

Peripatetic Kitchens to Flood New York
and Cooks to BE Dethroned.
Turn the crank and get dinner.
That's about what it's come to now.
For years we have been turning the
crank and getting gas and water, and
of late heat has been brought along un,
der the streets and into our homes but
now the climax is to be capped, it
seems, Food is to be brought to us in
a sort of movable kitchen.
A certain food supply Company,
which originally broke loose in Boston,
is about to erupt this city, 1t promises
much, and alleges that it has fulfilled
even more in the "City of Beans.n
For instance, you can order dinner
served you in the park or Oh an az"
station stairway, and prompt to the
minute there it will be.
Moreover, they promise that it will
be good. 1t will come in a queer
shaped vehicle and be served by a man
with progressive ideas.
To supply out Of the way places with
meals is not the main idea of the
scheme. tits proposed to invade homes
and abolish kitchens, This is direct
olow at the great army of cooks who,
up to date, have reigned supreme.
They have had us in their entire keen
lng-not only our health, but our do
nestle happiness as well; and now, at
last, they are to be undone.
Just think of it,
No more What shall we have for
dinner, dear?"
No more underdone fish and burned
up mutton.
NO more dinners on sardines because
the market man had forgotten to send
the roast of beef around-and that al
ways happens, you know, when you
have asked Smith home to take '.pot
luck" with you, trusting that there
would be something especially good to
eat
No more vexed wives with red faces,
burned fingers and an inclination to be
snappy, all because some little pastry
did not come out Just right.
The food-on-tap company is to have
number of kitchens located in differ
ent parts of the city, and from these
kitchens send out supply wagons rugged
like humble bee, with hot and cold
end. From one end of this wonderful
wagon you can draw out hot coffee and
from the other end ice cream.
But what a picnic these wagons will
be for the small boy when they get to
be plenty on the streetsl 1 can imag-
me the street Arab now cutting on"
behind, turning the faucet and getting
mis- fill of soup or lemon sherbet. Don't
tear but that the small boy will have
[un with this peripatetic cookery!
The very sight of them will smell
good. New York Herald
A Valuable Set of vestments.
A famous old set of vestments now in
he cathedral sacristy was gift to the s
ate Archbishop Hughes. On these vest
nents, which were of the finest gold
10th, was worked the archbishop's coat
# arms. They were embroidered in
'old and incrusted with jewels. This q
ct comprises vestmeuts for twelve priests 7
'esides the archbishop 1t is valued at
2O, 900, and was imported from Lyons. 7
Corrigan wears these vest
nents occasionally New York Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12

Edward Smith, the Pittsford man
who turned up missing April 23,
reached his home Tuesday morning
after wandering, as he claims, all this
while in the South,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12

A New York coaching party drove
from Rutland to Shelburn Farms
and return few days since. The
party were the guests of DR.. w.
Seward Webb at Shelburn.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12

DR.. W. Seward Webb of Shelburn
Farms has purchased $4,000 acres of
land in Herkimer and Hamilton
counties in New York.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12

1t is whispered that Mrs. Cleveland
VIII soon become a mother. Presi-
dent Cleveland was the second Pres
ldent to bring bride to the White
House, and if the above gossip proves
true he will be the second president
to be blessed with children after leav-
ing the executive office, John TYLER
being the first.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12

Another pack of fools have just
started for the Arctic regions. Their
mission if successful will be of no
earthly good to any one.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12
A Rash Infraotion or the Law.
RAwsoNvILLE, JUNE 0, ls9.

ANSoN iiihi JUNE ", 1901,
Stter JohR-On the morning of June
9TH while at c. II. Landmarks one of his
hens came from the brook back of his
house with fish in her mouth less than
six inches in length, and instead of
throwing 1t back, as directed by the laws
of Vermont, greedily devoured it in the
presence of said Landman and myself
But don't tell hitt
WM g. WILLIAMS
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12

E. d. Thayer, president of the
Brandon National Bank, went
West the other day carrying $40, 900
dollars with him in a satchel, when
nearing Chicago from Omaha he left
the satchel in his seat and went into
the dining car. When he came back
the pesky satchel was missing-Prob-
ably it didn't want to be invested
West. Mr.. Tharer is an octogena-
ran, and the next time he goes West
he'd better stay at home.
The bill enabling her Majesty by
order in council to prohibit the catch
ing of seals, has passed the house
of Lords.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12

The latest Vermont newspaper
venture is the Orwell Transcript. 1t
appears bright and newsy and should
receive the hearty support of its Sec
ton.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12
DEATHS.

In Grafton, June |, Rhoda Wilbur
aged S5 years, months and 90 days.
In West Wardsboro, June ), Mrs
Phoebe Putnam, aged Sc years.
In Bondville, June 10, James Lamson
aged so, formerly resident of Manches
ter.
In Londonderry, June II, B. L.
Williams, aged 6S.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12
Sitter John. Editor.

Copies ofthis paper can be obtained
at Carpenters -Neacs Rooms IN Brat
teborO.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12
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. L. Dution on
the premises or G, II. Dutton, Worces-
ter, Mass.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12

Every tissue of the body, every bone,
muscle and organ, is made stronger and
more healthful by using Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12
MARRIED..

In Jamaica June 8, by Rev. w. S
Walker, Rev. Charles Coon of Green
wich, N. Y. and Mrs. Emily E. Butler
of Jamaica.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12

Sir John Mcdonald, Canadian
premier, died Saturday evening.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12

Bardsley the Philadelphia bank de-
faulter has pleaded guilty to II
counts in his Indictment.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-06-12
THE

HENRY M. SHANKs, PUBLISHER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-12-31
NO OLD MAIDS HERE.
4 Lady Has but to Name Her Choice IN
lie is Hers.

Lady Has but to Name Her Choice ,nI
lie is Hers.
a strange sect has come TO public
notice in Madrid 1t has its head
quarters in the Gala dc Sombrcrettc,
a poor, but central portion of the town.
There are about a thousand members
in Madrid, and the membership in the
provinces is increasing, despite the
united efforts of the government and
clericals to check its growth. The
largest branch is at Valencia
the two leading doctrines of the
sect are the propagation of the human
race and the Punishment of disease.
The leader is a former workman
named Jimina, who is called THE
Great Pontiff, and at whose house the
members meet. After prayers and sing
ing at these meetings the pontiff
blesses the sick ana administers holy
water to them Crowds of sick people
flock to him TO be healed, and there
seems to be a particular desire to sub
nit sick children to his ministrations-
The gatherings take place at night
The strictest morality is enforced as a
part of the tenets of the new religion.
The doctrine of the propagation of the
race is carried into effect in this wise:
ANY woman is entitled to rise in
meeting and cry out: 81 wish to mar
ry" so and so. naming the favored
man The man upon whom her choice
has fallen is doomed to become a hus-
band 1t is useless for him to protest
prior engagements The pontiff mar
ries the couple then and there. Over
three hundred such marriages have
been carried out, and the popularity of
the pontiff among women desiring
matrimonial partners Is unbounded.
Their benefactor is just now under a
cloud, having been thrust into prison
on a charge of practicing medicine
without legal authority Scores Of
women show their devotion to the per-
secuted pontiff by gathering outside
the prison and uttering lamentations
and expressions of sympathy for BIN
Chicago Herald
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-12-31
Holiday Travel.

a holiday excursion ticket makes an
appropriate Christmas present. 1t fits
any size stocking and suits any size
purse. The favorite Santa Fe route
has made a one fare round trip late
from this place to points on a. t. & 8.
F. west of and including Missouri
river. within a distance of 200 miles,
for holiday travel. Tickets on sale
December "a, % and 81, and January
j; good until January 4 returning.
Call on local agent a. T. & g. F r. r.
for particulars. ls2 II
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-12-31
What is

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other Narcotic substance 1t is harmless substitute
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Millions Mothers CastOria destroys Worms and allays
feversness. CastOria prevents vomiting Sour Curd,
cures DiarrhGa and Wind Collie. CastOria relieves
teething troubles constipation and atuiency.
Castora ass1mates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Cas-.
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