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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01

HON. P. D. PLUMB. splendid type of
manhood, and some of his most brilliant
successes were gained when he acted on
his own judgment and against the opin-
ion of nearly all his associates.
The time came, however, when he
rejected the advice of his physician and
death resulted. His last articulate words,
20 Godl My head, my head" tell the
story. This great, vigorous, stalwart
statesman killed himself by overwork.
This adds another to many olses showing
how far brain disease may progress
before the general health is noticeably
affected. When Mr.. Plumb went to
Kansas in 1856, at the age of nineteen,
he located on the extreme border and
took the most radical position in local
politics, both on his own judgment and
against the opinion of conservative
friends. The result was that he became
the most popular young politician in
Kansas and in time one of the states
wealthiest men.
He had many dangerous experiences,
the worst being with the smallpox. The
story has been told in many ways, but
the main facts are these: An immigrant
without money or friends had been left
IN a shanty in an advanced stage of the
disease, almost without attendance, and
Mr.. Plumb not only secured a good
nurse, but personally aided in removing
the patient to better quarters and get
ting medicine and other necessaries
The man recovered, but the Samaritan
statesman was stricken, narrowly es-
capped death and for the rest of his life
his broad and good natured face bore
the marks of that hideous disease.
Such actions tell. Mr. Plumb was
soon known as true friend and daring
editor; he was later to be. known as a
brave and discreet soldier. In 1862 he
started out as lieutenant in the Eleventh
Kansas infantry, and in due time be-
came colonel of the regiment. His idea
was to practice law after the war, but
the people made him statesman After
serving in the state legislature he was
elected United States senator for the
term beginning March 4, 1877. He was
reelected in 1888 and 1889, and his term
would have ended in 1895.
The queerest episode, perhaps, in the
senator's life was when he edited The
Buck-and- Ball in Cave Hill, Ark, late
in 1862. The Federals captured the place,
including the printing Office of Chero-
kee firm, organized squad of printers,
got up six column paper, and printed
one side and then had to run. Mr..
Plumb grabbed the edition and threw it
into an ambulance and brought it off
safely. Soon the tide of war turned.
Hindman was defeated, and the Eleventh
Kansas, once more in Cave Hill, set up
the other side and issued 800 copies of
The Buck-and-Ball. Between the first
editorial and the last there had been two
fights and many foot races. Such was
one incident in the American life of
those stirring times-a typical incident
in the career of this genial and active
statesman.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01

Here is another victim to the demands
of fashion. An English paper says that
the beautiful Australian Tyre bird is
threatened with total extinction in New
South Wales, thanks to the extensive
American demand for its tail feathers
to adorn feminine headgear. In single
fortnight one agent alone exported 1000
Tyre birds tails to the United States.
Evidently the colony needs branch of
the Ladies' association, which is work
ing so energetically in England against
the wanton destruction of wild birds for
their plumage.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01
Book Cases
PETITION FOR DIVORCE.

PETITION FOR DIVORCE.
ABBIE E LIVINGSTON STATE
P11sy H. LIVINGSTON VERMONT,
Windham County Clerks office, Decem-
Der 49, 1891:
Whereas Abbie E. Livingston of
Londonderry in said county has this day
filed in this Office her petition against her
husband, Pliny II. Livingston, formerly
of said Londonderry, now of parts un-
known to her, praying for divorce from
him for causes of intolerable severity and
for wilful desertion for three years and
more, and also praying for the care and
custody of Emily B. Livingston, mi
nor child of said marriage, which petition
is returnabe to the. next term OF Wind
ham County Court to be held at New
fame, in and for said county on the sec
ond Tuesday of March, A. d. 1892, and
it appearing that the said Pliny IL Liv-
ingston is not within this state. so that
the ordinary process of the court cannot
be served upon him, IL is ordered that the
petitioner notify the said Pliny H, Liv-
ingston of her said petition, and of the
term of the court to which the same is
returnable, by publishing the substance
thereof. with this order, for three weeks
successfully in the LONDONDERRY SIF-
TER printed at said Londonderry. the
last publication to be at least six weeks
previous to said next March term of
said court.
ROYAL TYLER, Clerk.
A. Z. Cudworth, Petitioners Atty.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01

This paper. in ITS clubdT0agemeats,
hos no connection aciih the Repablicon
State committee. IL paddles Us ocn
canoe, and is qui'e aceY, bdnh yon.
This paper and the Boston Weekly
journal for the coming year for
S1.50.
This paper and the Boston Weekly
Globe one year for Sl.50.
This paper and. the New York
Weekly Press one year for Sl.5O.
- This paper and the Housekeeper's
Weekly, sl.50.
This paper and the New York
Mail aud Express, S1.65.
This paper and the Troy Weekly
Times S1.75.
This paper and N. Y. Tribune
one year, Sl.5o.
This paper and the Mirror and
Farmer of Manchester, N. H., one
year, S1,5O.
This paper and the Rutland Week
ly Herald 81 80.
This paper and Demorests Maga-
zine So 60.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01
NJ ARRIEIt.

In Rawsonville, Dec. 26, by +. b.
Pier, Esq, Orville Rawson and Belle
Willard, both of Jamaica.
In Granville, N. Y, Dec. 26, by Rev
W. II. Smith, Chas. F. Griswold of Rut-
land and Minnie M. Hulett of Bondville
In Granville, N. Y, by Rev. W. ii,
smith, Dee. 26, Albert d. Hulett and
Neva Wetherel, both of Bondville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01

1t still looks like war with Chill.
From private sources the SITTER
learns that Fuller's battery is held in
readiness, by its gallent commander,
to start at moments notice. 1t may
be as we'll to state that should it go
it will in no wise interfere with Lewis
gubernatorial candidacy, only to in
tensify it, for this bloody warrior
would clean out Chill and get back
home before the ides of June.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01
An uninne Ornament.

In a parlor was seen recently Gu
rious looking dark green jug covered
with arabesque figures in gilt outline
and holding some tall, feathery
grasses. Inquiry developed that the
vessel was an ordinary grocer's demi-
john, usually seen covered with
wicker This cover had been re
moved and the decoration applied
with most unique and pleasing effect
New York Times.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01
A New Departure.

Beginning with to-day, January / !,
coupon tickets will hereafter be on
sale at all stations on the narrow
gauge to Northampton, Holvoke and
Springfield, Mass, also Hartford and
New Haven, Conn, and New York
via New London and boat, or all rail
via Springfield. Tickets can now be
bought direct to all points on the Ver-
mont Valley and Sullivan county
railroads, 1.-The Central and Rutland
Divisions of the Central Vermont
railroad, and the Passumpsic division
of the Boston and Maine system.
The advantage to be derived from
this arrangement will result in saw
ing of time and money to the travel
ing public, as it affords people an
opportunity to purchase their tickets
direct, and at less rates than fVrmtr-
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01

49, ~s
a compliment as
a criticism to add
that he had the
usual faults and
virtues of that
class in a high
state of develop
ment. His conf
dence in himself
and his own
Judgment was
the most natural
thing in the
world, for he
was physically a
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01

Now is the winter of our discomfort
made glorious summer" by Ayers Sarsa-
paiilla This wonderful medicine so in
vigorates the system and enriches the
blood that cold weather becomes positive
ly enjoyable AIe;ic explorers would do
well to make note of this.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01

Cost Of the Army and Navy, $40. so 900.
The officers and sailors in the navy
get 81, 500, 600 and the officers and
soldiers in the army $40, 900, 900. Un
Gle Sam spends s15O,0O0 for horses
for his cavaly and artillery, and pays
his retired army officers a million
and half of good round dollars. :
Cleveland Leader.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01

Gov. Senator Hill has succeeded,
in spite of the courts, in stealing the
state Senate. Our democratic friends
are working with might and masa, TO
have their grave ready for next No
.vember.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01


having taken HON. S. B. ELKlNs.
fancy to him, sent him to the school in
which Elkins was teacher during the
few weeks it was necessary for him to
be in Kansas City with the cattle. Jones
spoke Spanish fuently, and an intimacy
having sprung up between Elkins and
himself, he taught his new found friend
the language, which he had acquired
from his Mexican employer. Jones also
incidentally filed Elkins' head with
stories of the wonderful territory of
New Mexico and the free and easy life
his occupation enabled him to lead.
Elkins obtained employment with
Jones party as driver at fifteen dollars
month, and giving up his position in
the school, he removed to New Mexico.
There his knowledge of human nature
in general and the Spanish language in
particular soon served to make him i'm
mensely popular with the people of the
territory. He succeeded few years
later in breaking up the iniquitous peon
system. This exploit, it might be men
toned incidentally, was not bad thing
for Elkins in pecuniary way, for it is
said that he indicted 10000 peon owners
in one year, and at the price allowed by
the government = twenty-five dollars
each-the amount received from this
source alone would have been quarter
of million dollars. 1t is worthy of note
that Elkins and Jones have been as good
friends in prosperity as they were in ad-
yersity
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01

many exciting
experiences, and
one in particular
is worth relating.
The Golf family
espoused the I'm
ion cause. Major
Gof became a
prisoner of war
at R ic h m o n d
Q arly in 1864.
About the same
time a Confeder-
ate major named
A
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01

A terrible railroad collision occurred
Christmas eve at Hastings on the
Hudson River road. causing the death
of twelve persons. One Herrick, a
brakeman, who was sent back to sig
nal an approaching train and who
failed to do it has been indicted for
in the second degree.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01

Hon. Nathan Golf, Jr., of West Vir-
ginia, who was recently appointed to one
of the circuit judgeships created by the
Evarts law, is man of remarkable per-
sonal courage as well as of good legal
attainments. During the war he had
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01
HOW A FORTUNE WAS SECURED.

circumstances Connected with Secretary
Elkins' Migration to New Mexico.
The new secretary of war, Hon. Ste
phen Benton Elkins, has had a very ro-
mantle career, and one in which there
have been great many "ups" and very
few "downs." 1t is seldom that famil-
iarity with foreign tongue has made
fortune for man, but the bed rock of
Elkins' fortune was unquestionably his
knowledge of the Spanish language.
7. R. Jones, who has for many years
ranked as one of the wealthiest ranch
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01

The Vermont Dairymen's Associa-
ton meets at Brattleboro Jan. II,
10 and l4th. Half fair rates on all
railroads.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01
BELIEVED IN HIMSELF.

iho Late Senator Plumb. Of Kansas,
Was u Typical American Citizen.
Preston B, Plumb, printer, farmer,
editor, soldier, lawyer and senator, was
in the best and broadest sense of the
phrase self made man. It is as much
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01

The name of n. II. Downs still lives,
although he has been dead many years.
His Elixir for the cure of coughs and
colds has already outlived him a quarter
of a century, and is still growing in favor
with the public.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01


The Ludlow Tribune of last week
contained an article on the governor
question of some length wherein the
editor states that the "Tribune knows
as well as it wants to know that Gov
ernor Page has no desire to continue
as Vermont's executive, and would
not consider the matter favorably." ?"
And then continues: "That there
can be any serious intention of fore
ing ex-Lieutenant-Governor Fuller
upon the convention the Tribune does
not believe
Shades of innocence
In conclusion the question is asked,
eff Brattle boro is to furnish a man,
what is the matter with Col. J. j..
Estey p The SITTER ventures to in
form the esteemed contemporary
"what is the matter with Col. j. j.
Estey."
1st. He is gentleman, and that
is against him.
2nd. He is not farmer like Levi
and Hooker.
Sd. He doesn't 60 up and down
the earth recounting to gaping audi
ences his military achievements, and
dealing out taffy to the old veterans.
4th. He is man of staid and
solid ability, but he don't mouth it
all around, neither is he everlastingly
trying to feed at the public crib.
And in consequence of these traits
his following is not of that class that
are everywhere seen and heard shout
ing their own praises and that of their
masters.
These latter fellows count in Wind
ham county, brother Tribune, and
you mustn't forget it. And they are
all for Levi and they won't be scared
off by one blast from brother Crane.
Not much
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01

ffLONDONDERRYslsSIF 1
HENRY M. SHANKs, PUBLISHER.

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??, 1892-01-01

owners of New
Mexico, is HIM
self authority for
t h Q statement
that Elkins was
an ASST S t a n t
teacher in a little
country school
near Kansas City
when he first met
him. Jones at the
time was quite
illiterate, and the
Mexican cattle
owner who was
h i s employer
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01

The best i've cent cigar sold in this stat.
Is branded in plain letters on each cigar,
1.-THE Avenue"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01

ss- entered at the Post.of1ce at So. London
as second class matter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01

Was saved by Hoods Sarsaparilla," says
Mr.. 3. B. Jones of Alma, Maine. "She had
seven running sores on different places ON
her body, but on giving her Hoods Sarsa
parilla there was marked improvement
and now she is WE'LL strong and healthy.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01

Copies ofthis paper can be obtained
at Carpenters Ne,cs Rooms IN Brat
tIebOr0.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01

Hoods Pills cure Constipation by re-
storing the peristaliic action of the al
imentary canal. They are the best fami-
ly cathartic.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01

One dollar pays for this paper one year.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01
This Week the
New York Store
Offers You These Bargains:

Table oil cloth, / IA yards
wide, 13c. a yard.
White Shaker or Domet
fanel Sc. yard.
Fine unbleached cotton, 30
inches wide, 4c. a yard.
New York Mills bleached
cotton, short lengths, Sc. yard.
Remnants Of carpets 1-2
yard each, only Sc.
Twilled crash toweling 4c.
yard.
Ladies' black fleece lined
cotton hose 15c. a pair.
One gallon, paper kerosene
oil cans, will not leak, 15c.
each
Heavy dark plaid outing
flannel, elegant goods, Sc.
yard.
Ladies' heavy grain button
shoe $l a pair.
Ladies' kid button shoes 81
a pair.
Elegant engraved glass
tumblers Sc. each.
French mixed candy, nice
and fresh, 1Oc. pound.
Rarraipc In I ,adiaC,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-01-01
Sitter John. Editor.

FRIDAY MORNING, JAN. |, 1892,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-27
SIS A MONTH FOR ALL DISEASES.
CATARRH OF STOMACH.

CATARRH OF STOMACH.
Tho Many Distressing Symptoms Which
Follow This Disease, Together With a
Striking Example OF the Efficacy of tbs
Treatment of Drs. Copeland, Hall and
Byers.
No one who has not suffered from catarrh
of the stomach can understand the terrible
condition to which that disease brings its
victim, nor can one read the following
statement and remain unconvinced Of the
fact that Drs. Copeland, Hall and BYers can
and do cure this trouble in all its manifold
phases:
Here, for instance, is the case Of Mr..
Michael Schaffer, a mill worker, who re-.
sides on Penn street, Mt Oliver.
81 had catarrh of the stomach in its most
severe form for two years. During all that
time it was impossible for me to eat any
thing without experiencing terrible agony.
81 not only had no desire to eat, but the
sight of food made me i'll, and 1 used to
starve myself rather than face the ordeal OF
taking meal. Especially was this the case
for breakfast.
"The result was that grew weak and
emaciated, and was utterly unfit for the per.
formance of any duty. In fact did not care
to live.
II lost flesh and strength. and was slowly
wasting away. My sleep was disturbed by
horrid dreams, and swoke in the morning
more tired than going to bed.
Hall and Byers. When 1 went to their office
/ was feeling very badly indeed. began
their treatment and now feel as If I had
never been sick day. 1t seems wonder
full"
s5 month, all diseases. 1t just cost Mr..
schaffer $40 to be cured of his distressing
stomach trouble.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-27

would have to have immediate relief or give
ND nv work ached all over nearly all the
time, and my body felt as sore as If 1t had
been pounded with a club. hada constant
pain over nv eyes ana through my temples,
and nv eye-balls ached and panied me away
back into my head. / also had shooting
pains through my chest to each shoulder
blade, pain and soreness in the small OF my
back, over the region of my kidneys, and
pain shooting down the legs to the knees,
with at times numbness and pricking SEN
sation, as OF needles tagging me.
"My nose and throat were constantly
stopped up with sticky tenacious mucus
and would often hawk out little chunks Of
hard stuff as black as coal. My ears were
also affected by roaring and Kissing sounds.
"The appetite became affected and moth
ing ate seemed to agree with me. After
eating nv stomach would swell up like a
drum, and was troubled with belching of
gas palpitation of heart, dizzy and smoth-
ering sensations, etc.
Although slept sound, my sleep was
troubled with horrid dreams, and worked
all night in these dreams. and awoke in the
morning tired, unrefreshed. sore and ach-
iiI shall always bless the day was directed
to Drs. Copeland, Hall and Byers, for they
have done for me what no other doctors
could do they have cured me safe and sound
and now feel like a new person. have no
aches or pains. eat and sleep well. and
awaken in the morning rested and anxious
for nv daily work. 1 shall never forget
what they have done for me-"
1t just cost MIR. Koran $40 to be cured
of his nervous prostration and general de-
bility.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-27
ROUGHERS UP IN ARMS.
They Are Anxiously Awaiting the Meeting
To-Morrow Evening.

They Are Anxiously Awaiting the Meeting
To-Morrow Evening.
The roughers employed upon guide mills
in the various iron and steel works of this
p city are still up in arms over the reduction.
The Southside men are particularly an
tagonistic. and take advantage of every
opportunity to discuss the question. with q
view to adopting some course to remedy
the so-called evil. Almost nightly they
gather In the vicinity of their hall on
Fourteenth street, and unite in denouncing
the action of the Conference Committee in
granting the concessions they did to the
manufacturers.
All of the roughers are awaiting with
much anxiety for the mass meeting which
takes place tomorrow evening. At this
meeting they say it will be decided whether
they shall accept the terms of the rollers or
not. If they agree to 60 to work this meet
ing will end all controversies for the future.
If the majority vote against the acceptance
of the scale there will in all probability be
a strike. The roughers employed in kim
berly's Greeneville mill have made no con-
cessions as reported, and will demand their
pay according to the scale of the Amalga-
ted Association.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-27

Has just put in an appearance at the
fashionable Broadway (New York;
hat stores, and in Pittsburg at Kauf.
manns' exclusively. The new styles
always turn up first at the Fifth
avenue and Smithheld street Fashion
Emporium. But, gentlemen, come
in and see the new Dandy illustrated
above. It's one of the nobbiest
Derbys that ever crowned man. 1t
comes in black and brown, and it is
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-27
DUST AND EXPOSURE
CA TARRHAL TROUBLES RESULTING
IN NERVOUS PRosTRATIoN AND
GENERAL DEBILITY.
The Form Of Caterrh That Affects Coal
Miners, Stonecutters, Brassworkers,
Nailers, Sawmakers, Etc.-Mr. John
Horan's Case.

Although chronic catarrh in this climate
is nearly always caused by neglected colds,
occasionally the exciting cause is traced to
irritating particles of dust and exposure to
foul air, as Of coal mines, factories, etc. This
form of catarrh is due to particles of fne
dust being carried in the air, inspired, in
hailed from the mote-laden atmosphere in
shops, mines, factories, ETC.. and to which
stonecutters, cutters, coal miners, brass
workers, nailers, sawInakers etc.. are liable
This at times so affects the system that
the patient, before he is aware of it. suffers
from almost total nervous prostration and
debility, due to depleted and vitiated blood,
as well as the local trouble caused by the ir-
ritating particles OF dust flying in the air,
and needs careful and general constitutional
treatment as well as treatment directed to
the local ailment
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-27
For Immigrant Inapectnr.

The Window Glass Workers Association
will in all probability recommend another
one of their members for the appointment
of Immigrant Inspector. The members of
the organization express considerable sur
prise over the refusal of Secretary Foster
10 appoint George L. Cake. 1t is under
stood that the names OF several of the best
known members are being discussed for the
place, but President Eberhardt will not saw
at present whom he thought the Associa-
tion would recommend.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-27
WILL COMMENCE WORK.

Everything Arranged for the New stesl
Plant at Mckeesport.
On Monday next work will be commenced
on the new steel mill for the National Tube
Works Company. The new building will
adjoin the firms blast furnace plant The
contract has been awarded to Jutte &
Foley, general contractors, of this city.
-e price is about S70, 900. This amour
,es not include the equipments of the
Ill
When the mill is finished, probably early
in the summer of 1893, it will employ from
900 to ZOO men.