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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-12-11

Washington, Dec. S.-The British
commissioners from the West Indies
were in conference with Secretary
Blaine for several hours today, with a
view to establishing reciprocal trade
relations with the United States. 1t
is understood that considerable pro-
gress was made towards an agreement
for commercial reciprocity, and that
there is every prospect of favorable
conclusion on the subject before the
close of the year.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-12-11
The News OF the Day.

Rockville, Conn.,, elected a democrat
ic mayor Monday.
The print cloth market is quiet.
The prices quoted Monday were &c.
for 64x6fs, 2sc. nominal for 60x56s.
Ex-Mayor Murphy Of Troy, N. T.,
was assaulted the other day by crazy
crank.
Col. VIM. W. Clapp, for 25 years
prior to last July editor of the
Boston Journal, died suddenly Tues
day night at the Hotel Vendome in
Boston.
Fifty-eight bodies have been recover
ed from the St Etienne mine in France
where the explosion took place Sunday
The steamer Acadia, which piled be
tween st. John, N. B., and Frederic
ton, was burned Saturday. She cost
5000 and was insured for SIS, 600
The United States Supreme cour
will adjourn for the Christmas holidays
on December q, and will not reassem
BILE until January A. None except un
finished cases will be heard Decembei
III.
The members of the life-saving ser
vice have arranged to present Mrs. S
s. Cox of New York with a solid sil
yer vase, more than two feet high, il
recognition of the efforts of Mr.. Cox il
behalf of that service while he was il
Congress.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-12-11

The harsh. drastic purgatives, once
deemed so indispensable, have given place
to milder and more skilfully prepared
laxatives; hence the great and growing
demand for Ayers Pills. Physicians
everywhere recomend them for costiye-
ness, indigestion and liver complaints.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-12-11

The Democratic Congressional eau
Gus nominated Crisp of Georgia for
speaker on the thirtieth ballot. The
only significance that attaches to this
choice is its bearing upon the presi-
dental nomination, and this is gener-
ally considered adverse to Cleveland.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-12-11

1t is current talk in Grand Army
circles that at the next state encamp-
ment the name of Hon. Hugh Henry
of Chester will be presented for COM
mander the ensuing year. Mr. Hen,
ry is well known throughout the state
as an able lawyer and as a man of
large executive ability. Should he
be elected, and there is strong
probability that he will be, he will
make an efficient and untiring COM
mander.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-12-11
About the size of It.
Bristol Herald:

With the beginning of the new year
an effort will probably be made to re-
organize the republican clubs of the
state. Who will blow the horns next
year? The contest will probably be a
red-hot one with the chances decidedly
in favor of the politicians and wire pull
lers getting the best of it.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-12-11

Crisp of Georgia is speaker of the
National House of Representatives.
He is a tariff reformer and a free
coinage silverite, and represents the
Tammany- Hill-Gorman wing Of the
democracy, and his election is Sc
we're blow at Cleveland's prospects.
Of course this is pleasing to Republi-
cans, for neither Hill or German can
ever be president.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-12-11
Congress convened on Monday

Congress convened on Monday,
and at once adjourned, the Demo
Gratis having failed at that time to
present candidate for speaker. On
assembling on Tuesday Crisp of
Georgia was chosen speaker, the Re-
publicans voting for Reed. On We'd
nesday the Presidents message was
read in both houses.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-12-11

The New Hampshire supreme
court has refused Sawtell a new trial
and he must hang on the 9TH of jan
uary. The wretch told whereAhe had
buried his brothers head, and it was
found.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-12-11

Some of our exchanges have begun
to beat the bush hoping to uncover a
candidate for governor. Wait, breth-
eren, wait. Soon you will hear the
echoes Of Fuller's battery, then you'll
know right where he is.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-12-11
MARRIED.

In Windham, Nov. a. by Rev. G. A.
Beckwith, Ed Perkins and Mary Z.
Tourtellot of Windham.
In West Wardsboro, Dec l, by Rev.
E. M. Roel of Stephentown, N. Y,
Francis Henderson of N. Y. city and
Miss Lula Payne of West Wardsboro.
In So. Londonderry, Dec. s, by Rev.
W. A. Bryant, Edison A. Morse and Ella
M. Sla de both of Winhall.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-12-11

If you want reliable dye that will col
or an even browd or black, and will
please and satisfy you every time, use
Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-12-11

"Who said Hoods Sarsaparilla?"
Thousands of people who know it to be
the best blood purifier and tonic medicine.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-12-11

The St. Johnsbury Republican
says, "we have yet to hear of any
substantial reason why Governor
Page should not be given second
term"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-12-11

E. c. Smith, son of the late ex-
governor was chosen Wednesday
president of the G. V. r. and con-
solidated roads.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-12-11
PRICE THREE CENTS.
BIRTHS.

In Rawsonyille, Dec. 2, a daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs, Al Cobb.
In Winhall, Dec. /, a daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. N. r. Hewes.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-12-11
Dom Pedro, ex-Emperor of Brazil
is dead.

The Presidents annual message is
an able state paper, and just what
would naturally be expected of him.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-12-11

Holiday Goods
BLACKNER'S
New York Store. q
Books, Albums
and Games.
Our assortment of goods suitable for
presents is
LARGE.
Prices as usual,
LOWER
Than any other house.
Plush toilet cases, work boxes,
manicure sets, leather
dressing cases, fancy
box paper, dolls,
large and
small,
Books
for chill
dren, Books
for everyone, BIZ
bles, Diaries, Writing
Desks, Fancy Glass Ware,
China Ware, Japanese Ware,
Lamps, Clocks, Trumpets, Toy
Watches, HarmoDieas, Fancy Border
and Embroidered Handkerchiefs, Silk
Handkerchiefs, Silk Muflers, Wor-
cested Mufiers, Fur Mutfs, Fur
Capes, Silk Umbrellas, Per-
fumes, Brass Novelties,
Fancy, Linen Tow
els, Turkish Tow
els, Baskets,
Building
Blocks,
Rail-
road
trains,
myrna
rugs, fur rugs,
hassocks, ladies'
silk mittens, ribbons,
plush, velvets and silks,
fancy tides, table scarfs
& covers, napkins, table cloths
China Cups and Saucers, Bread and
Milk Sets, Vases, Toy TIE aSets.
We call attention to our Ladies' and
Children's
| ICLOAKS AND JACKETS,
1000 Yds. Heavy Dark Outing
Flannel, Dress Styles,
SC, per yard, worth l0c.
Mems Heavy cloth caps for winter,
l5c. each.
Boys Skates, No. goods only, lsc. a
pair.
All these goods and many
more at the
NJ ew York Store,
Manchester Depot, vt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29

When John Brown went to conquer the
South with twenty-three men he believed
that the less he trusted arms of flesh the
more Jehovah might be depended on to un-
sheath his sword. The only other sword
Brown considered worthy to be used by the
Almighty was that which Washington was
said to have received from Fredrick the
Great. One of Browns men Cook came
as a spy to Beall-Air, and was Hospitality
shown the Washington relics for which he
inquired. Brown told Colonel Washington,
after taking him prisoner, that he wished
to get hold of the sword "because it had
been used by two successful generals"
The superstition cost him dear. In order to
get the sword Brown detached six of his
men to 20 after it-fye miles away. He
thus lost half day, and all chance Of escape.
Seventeen lives were offered as on an altar
before this mythical sword.-Noacpre d.
C6awqy IN april Century,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
SiI1irgiuia III 9ree gress.
". ". B. GALLAHER, Editor.
.An Industrial Romance.

The battle of our energies is in lis prime
The splendid status of to-day is only the
progress and present elimination of that
grand struggle of recuperation and improve
ment which has had no eqlal or proximate
parallel among the nations of the world
The history of the South has been an epic
of commerce-an industrial romance in
which her hero spirit has driven blood and
chivalry as inspiration to the heart, and
wrapped endeavor in the grandeur of pract.-
cal achievement.
In the honest experiment of secession she
emptied five billions of her treasure, and
faced this appalling loss when she bent
bravely over the ashes to lay the foundation
of another life. Ifevery manufacturing es-
tablishment standing at that time between
Maine and the Maryland line had been
suddenly swept away, the North would not
have suffered onc-hhf the ruin written IN
these mighty figures. Out OF this abyss OF
financial despair the South has fought her
way through diligence and courage into
magnificent prosperity. Her cotton crop of
to. day is twice as large as it was in 1880, and
furnishes three quarters Of all the world re-
quires. The number of her cotton mills
has doubled her looms and spindles have
been trebled, and since 20, SS,OOO,OOO,OOO
have come to pay for the white staple of her
fields. Her income from cotton now is
$500 900 ,OOO, and in the approaching and
inevitable time when her staple shall be
manufactured in the fields of production,
with stalk and seed and blossom splintcring
into diamond values, this resource alone
will furnish one thousand million a year to
its working capital. Her great iron pro-
duet the new glory Of her soil, has been
Quadrupled, and S20,000,00O pinned annu-
ally to her treasury in return. Her proper
tv has multiplied fye-fold in value, and
three thousand millions marks the measure
Of its mighty increase She has pussed
her wheat product, trebled her corn crop,
doubled the mileage of her railroads, null
tiplied her banking capital, paid the great
bulk of the rapidly increasing debts of her
states, and with untold riches in her soil
and elixer unspoken in her Incompatible
asr, she is moving through safe channels
with cheerful footsteps to future Of GER
tain and inconceivable development, plant
ed in industry and lit by he dazzling null
tiples of mightier millions than ever splen-
dor the dreams of eastern luxury.-John
Temple Cranes Of Georgia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
NOrA NEW QUESTION.
The Rights and Dutfcs of Woman.

Heen jag, IN Ha,per's Basar.
One of the significant signs Of the times
is the tendency to discuss woman and her
position in the various phases of the mar
riage relation Especially IS this true ofthe
European writers Tosloi, scalpel in band,
deals in a species of vivisection fruitless in
diagnoses, and which proposes no remedy
except death and the ultimate extinction of
the race. In his later books he cries with
Hamlet, "Hie thee to a nunnery." Ophe-
liza has no place in the body polite. 1t is
mad world, and the sooner it is over, the
sooner woman can go into that oblivion
which is her kindest friend.
Others take more cheerful view of the
situation, while still maintaining that there
is Il wide riff within the lutte. lbsen in his
dramas breaches that in total emancipation
from conventionaities lies the only hope OF
the modern woman. lie would, after all, so
backward Instead of forward, and find the
old paradise without the tree Of knowledge.
Havelock Ellis, in The Ner Spirit, and Mr..
Stead. in TIE Pope and the Ne,c Era, teach
that woman must work out her own saliva.
ton by becoming the great social force OF
the future. She must be educated in the
same manner as her husband, be paid the
same prices for her labor have the right OF
suffrage, and stand side by side on terms Of
perfect equality with the man she marries.
Just here Miss Edwards makes valuable
addition to the discussion in her lecture on
Queen Hatasu. More than 700 years b. c.
she tells us, an Egyptian husband, in the
pages of his marriage contract, agreed to
submit himself in all things to the power oi
his wife, who not only retained control OF
her own property, but everything her hus'
band owned was settled upon her forever
In return for this devotion she agreed, in d
small clause, to provide the good man with
board and lodging during his lifetime, ant
defray his funeral expenses.
Did this solve the problem We query, al
we gaze at the Sphinx.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
clereIand's WonderrM Nerre.

| remember very well Cleveland's en-
trance into the Senate on Inauguration
day. After he had been seated his face
took on a wooden expression and he SEEM
ed to be utterly obliyious of the fact that
the ewes of host of the leading men of
this and other countries were upon him.
There were the Senators, Representatives,
ambassadors, and ministers from foreign
nations, and judges, all curious to see the
man of whom so much had been said, and
who had only been in Washington once
before the day he came to be inaugurated.
If it was the most ordinary gathering
Cleveland could not be less concerned.
But his wocdenness in the Senate cham
Der did not attract so much attention as
his exhibition before the immense mass Of
people in front Of the Capitol. Lincoln,
Grant, Hayes, Harrison all read their in-
augurals-Cleyeland spoke his. Itshow-
ed how thoroughly he had his intellect
disciplined. There, before 10000 peo-
pie, where the slightest mistake would be
held up to the country, with piece of
paper 10 larga shan visiting card to
guide him, he spoke to the world. 1t
was the most remarkable exhibition of
nerve and control ever given by Presi-
dent on his inauguration day.. j. IN
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29

Mr. Chauncey F. Black, speaking Of the
fitness of YIN. L. Wilson, Of West Virginia,
for the task of carrying the campaign of ed
ucation into the West aud Northwest, says:
Mr. Wilson's emineuce in the House, his
great learning, his spendid eloquence, his
spotess character, his pure Democracy, to-
gether with his responsible post in the Ma
tional association of Democratic clubs, make
him, of all men, the chosen apostle to be
sent abroad 10 confirm the Democratic So
cieties in the faith OF Jefferson and to pre-
pare them for the approaching struggle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
The Eagle Screams.

| am the American Eagle,
And my wings flap together.
Likewise, | roost nigh,
And | eat bananas raw.
Rome may sit on her
Seven hills and howl.
But she cannot
Sit on me-
VIII she please put that
In her organ and grind it?
am mostly a bird Of peace.
And | was born without teeth,
But I've got talons.
That reach from the storm
Beaten coasts Of the Atlantic
To the golden shores of the
Placid Pacific,
And | use the Rocky Mountains
As whetstones to sharpen them on.
| never cakle till |
Lay an egg;
And l point with pride
TO the egg I've laid
In the last hundred years or so.
I'm game from
The point of my beak
To the star-spangled tip
Ofmy tail feathers,
And when | begin
To scratch gravel,
Mind your eyes.
I'm the Cock OF the Walk,
And the Henbird of the
Goddess of Liberty,
The only gallinaceous
4 piMiJus Rnm
On record.
I'm an Eagle from Eagleville,
With a scream on me that makes
Thunder sound like
Dropping cotton
On still morning,
And my present address Is
Hail Columbia,
L. s. Al.
See, ". Y SIM
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
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TERMS:
TERAIS:

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propo-aoa. Each continuance fl.y 5isei ~.
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win be exactcd accordingly.
rg-RrsrLAR ADvEErIsENENrs.- aNoau
,nv Misunderstanding ON the part of the am
nual advertisers 10 is proper to state f's'i,ely 9
tbat their privilege only extends Co their im-
mediate business Real Estate, Legal or o,heI
advertisements sent by them 90 oe am ao'i.io'-
al charse and no variation
ES-Obituarv notices of more than nNe "nes
will he charged ior.
JOB WORK Posters. sale Bills. Circulars.
Clrls. e.c executed promptly neatly and "'
fllr prices
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29

Tom Shannon, the ex-collector Of the
port, said at was during Lincoln's first
administration, while l was in congress
that the question Of the appointment Of a
superintendent of the mint in this city
came up, and among the applicantsfor the
place was old Dave MaItby. One day a
messenger came into the house and in
formed me that the president wished to
see me at once. | hurried to his Office,
and when entered he informed me that
he was considering the fitness of the vari-
Gus applicants for superintendent Of the
mint.
"Now. here Is Dave Maltby,' he said,
and / want to ask you TO tell me cand d.
" ifyou consider him fitted for the placer
without hesitating l replied Mr..
President, Maltby is man Of unquesfion-
ed integrity, but hardly the man fer that
place
"'Yes' (musingly), Dave Maltby is an
honest man. ] knew him as boy. but
never discovered anything in him.
Mr.. Lincoln hesitaied for moment
and his face assumed more than usually
grave expression. He suddenly looked
up, with an amused expression on his face
and asked Who ever discovered any
thing in me when | was boy? don't
think Dave Maltby did, but some way OF
another am here, where you see me to
day
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29

Rev G. R. Hodge pastor Of the N. P.
Church at Middleway, this county, and Miss
Florence Lyme, also Of Middleway, were
married in the ~ P Church at Buckeys-
town, Nd, on Thursday week. iTmediaiely
after the ordination Of Mr Hodge
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
POETR Y.
REST.

The mother sang her babe to sleep
As the sun went down in the west,
Then folded Ger her weary hands
In sweet rest.
The birds came out the misty south,
Borne before the storms mighty crest,
And lodged within friendly tree
To sleep and rest.
The sea waves lash'd in whitest foam,
And toss'd in angry mood distress d
Till the wind went down and lulled them
To peaceful rest.
Life hath tossed ME in wild disdain-
My soul is weary in its quest,
And now need the mothers song
OF rest. sweet rest.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29

Here is a pen picture Of Rider Hag-
gard at his hotel on Broadway, New York,
leaping upstairs three steps at a time to
escape an interview A sandy-baired,
loose-jointed young fellow, with an almost
sophomore mustache, yellowish brown
eyes that have a sort Of foxy look, big
hobnaiIed shoes, evidently put to good use
in the forests Of Mexico, and the smile
and good-natured bearing ola boy, with,
on closer inspection, the manners Of
man Of the world The bell boys of the
hotel did not seem at all impressed with
the idea that they we're entertaining a
distinguished character, and none of
them seemed to have ever heard Of Mr..
Rider Haggard, but speedily remember
ed the gentleman referred TO when the
clerk ordered them TO find "that tall
young man who goes upstairs three steps
at time"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
Nc,,rnInic Jcrsons

and those troubled with nervousness resulting
from care or oyerwo-s viii be relieved By taxing
BroiCn's IRAN Bittcrs. Genuine
hos trade -,arkauG e....s1i Tcd lines on wroppeT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29

OFFERS TO the people Of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance in a safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance, which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
at home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DrrrcroRs-Jos. Trapnen Henry B. Dayen-
port. j. Garland Hurst, John W. Rider, w. Il.
+. Lewis. r. Preston Chew, VIM. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker. S. W. Washington, II. l.. Snyder
Charles r. Wilson, John II. little, jacob ,.
Melvin f. C.. W. Herr isaac II. Strider.
JOS. President.
H. b. DAVENPORT. ,............ Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoNMIrTEE-J. q. Hurst, VIM.
II T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac IL. StIlder'
Jos. Trapnell. 5. W Washington.
Local AGENrs.-M -Middleway-J. g. Shirley
Harpcrs Ferry-Chas. L. Trail; Shepherds
town. S. Fleming; Duiiields-C. L.Barnharti
CharlestOwn-W Washington & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
Professional Cards.
DRLD.s STARRY

Ctuteora. Jefferson County West Virginia
Iavir- resumed the practice of Medicine, of
r.-, his Professional services 90 the public.
once next door Co residence, near corner %
Geor-e and Main streets.
January D. 1876.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1891-04-29
Henry Ward Beccher's successor.

No two men ever lived, perhaps, more
totally unlike than Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher and his successor as the shepherd
Of the Plymouth flock in Brooklyn. |
never saw Beecher, but his pictures show
man of wonderful physical as well as
mental vigor-gross, heavy, sensual in
appearance. Lyman Abbott has an abb
normally large head, is bony, with pipe
stem legs, and not an ounce of humor in
his makeup. He is typical ascetic.
There has not been funny anecdote told
in Plymouth church since his call TO IFS
pulpit, and yet something very like
smile spread itself over the congregation
recently at an inpromptu humor Of the
pastor. His subject was the obligation
resting upon Christians to get out of their
shells and do something for the good Of
mankind. "What is this wonderful boldly
Of ours given US for?" DR.. Abbott exclaim-
ed. "Look at it. Look at these muscles"
DIR. Abbott stretched out his long arms
-"look at this strength, this adaptable
ity, this God-given vigor." Something
in the expression of the faces of the MEM
bers Of the congregation aud rustling
like a faint litter recalled the preacher to
himself, and with a faint smile he passed
to another phase Of his sermon.
~
4 red-haired ten-year-old boy, who was
almost out of breath from running, enter
ed Fourteenth-street drug store the 9TH
er day and said to the clerk
"If a ieller-ifa a feller about as big as
YOU are, and who has got ear-laps on, but
no mittens, comes a-whoopin' in here
and
"But no one will come a-whoopin' in
here" interrupted the clerk.
eyes, they will, and he'll be all out of
wind and bis eyes will stick out and he'll
ask you if a little feller with red hair and
a wart on his cheek, has bin in here"
"Well, what if he does p
you'll tell him he has, cause It's the
truth, and that said we didn't need an
anecdote, cause it was all right"
"What is all right?'
"Why, we had some baking powder in
the house, and some rough on rats, and
ma went to make some biscuits, and she
thought she got hold of the wrong box,
and she was 50 skeered she tainted away.
Dad runs fur doctor, and run fur an
anecdote, and Bill run fur a policeman,
but all turned out right There wasn't
any mix"
"Welly"
"Well, Bills cantering up and down
and don't know it, and il be comes in here
you Just tell him we haint got to have
no funeral. 1t is all right When ma
come to she remembered that she put the
baking powder into an old shaving mug,
and the pizen into the new can, and no
body nor nothing need be skeercd. That's
all, and you tell Bill be needn't price no
mourning goods, cause everything is all
O. X, and the goose hangs high"
D:1~- H.