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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

Newspaper readers have grown ac-
eustomed to the absurdity of much of
the alleged news cabled from Europe,
but the recent statement that English
tinanciers hoped there would be no
more gold shipments from New York
to Europe, because Of their fear that
the loss of it might cause another
panic in the United States, was
worse than absurd.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13
SifterletS-ShOrt and Snappy.

Sarah Bernhardt now maintains for
her diversion managerie including
several lions Sarah is somewhat of a
tigress herself, according to reports.
Ireland will be an independent ma
ton about the same time the British
house of Lords is abolished.
The Worlds Fair will pan out fl
nancially about on par with the aver
age stock company-the bond holders
will get their money, and the stockhold-
ers will get-left.
'There is nothing new under the
sum-" Coal was money among the In
dams ages ago, and coal is still money,
or mighty good equivalent therefor.
It's s12 a ton in London.
Georgia is right ''in it, this year.
Besides being literally fed with official
pie, she is developing paying gold
hines.
A gentleman who has lately been
under the treatment of medical
specialist says he has discovered the
full meaning of the often-used phrases,
"higher medical education," higher
bills for the patients.
The House of Representatives is
possessed Of more wisdom than it has
been credited with; it has so far declin-
ell t. accept the ready-made opportuni-
| ty to engage in PARTISAN political
wrangle over the bill for the repeal of
the Federal election laws.
The Senators might try pantomine
for change, just to show their cap
tious critics that talking is not to them
an absolute necessity.
The New York bankers by refus-
ing their aid at critical period to the
smaller banks throughout the country
taught the latter institutions lesson
of selfreliance that will probably
considerably lessen the New Workers.
future profits.
Tom Edison has grown rich and
powerful, but he has not forgotten
the knack of "stringing" reporter
whose intelligence can be easily
sized-up.
Judging from our exchanges Hogg
and sugar as combination is being
more talked about in Texas than
'hog and hominy," the old-time win
ter favorite.
Congressman Cooper, of Texas,
wants Congress to wait until the peo-
pie of the country can hold special
election on the silver question before
finally disposing of it. Not bad
idea, either.
The u. S. Senate has long fight.
ing record, and it was never licked,
although some OF its fights were con-
sidered "draws.'
"To him that hath shall be given" +"
Labor commissioner Wright has by
authority of a special act of Congress
been given the additional office OF
Superintendent of the Census.
There are indications that the Sen
ate is preparing to acquit President
Cleveland of the charge of controlling
legislation.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13
The storms Awful Work In the south.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. S.-The latest
news from every section stricken by
the recent storm tends TO confirm the
belief that 2500 lives We're lost and
that millions of dollars worth of
property was destroyed. Besides
that thousands of people have been
deprived of the means of making a
livelihood. The situation is appalling
but New Orleans is doing all it can
! TO relieve those in want.
DR.. Story, coroner of Plaquemine
parish, says: "a good many car
loads of provisions and clothing have
been sent, but not near enough
Men, women and children are with.
out food and clothing. They have
become so desperate that they have
threatened to attack the stores and
steal food. 1t is frequent thing to
see little children crying and begging
pileously for something to eat.
Single graves for the dead were i'm
possible. Great trenches were dug
and bodies were piled in on top of
each other. Don't think | exagger-
ate when | state that at least 2500
lives were lost by the recent storm.
This includes the Bayou Cook county,
Cheniere Camanda, Grand Isle, etc.
81 never saw bodies decomposed
so rapidly as those of the storm suf-
ferers which were viewed by me.
This was due to the fact that the fish
and crabs in the bayou ate the re-
mains. l believe firmly that the
marshes and other places are filled
with human bodies. 1t is impossible
to save these, however, as no one is
adventurous enough to explore the
swamps. There can be no doubt
that this is conducive to an epidemic
of fever or even cholera. If one case
of the latter disease should occur it
would spread through the country
like a flash, but nothing can be done
to prevent this"
The relief party which set out from
Biloxi tells an awful story Of the des-
titution and loss of life seen in the
marsh was one raccoon floating on a
log. Hundreds of oyster boats and
luggers were lost with most of their
crews. The survivors tell terrible
stories of suffering. Most of them
were nude when found.
Capt. Julian Lefort, the leading
spirit among the survivors of the Che
Mere Camauada, places the number
of saved at 800. The population of
the island and the bayous immediate
~ connected with it was slightly more
than 1900. He says the island will
be abandoned. Grand Isle and
Chenedeleur will also be abandoned.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

Edwin S. Hopkins committed sui
eide at the Berwick house, Rutland,
Monday afternoon by taking strych-
nine.
On the trunk which stood at the
foot of the bed was an envelope adj
dressed, "Anybody." 1t contained
the following message: "To all my
friends | wish to say good-by. am
tired and want to 60 home. | have
had too many friends. | hope some
of them will think of Hop some
times. Tucker is in Riptoh, VT.
He will send my trunk to my boy,
No. 66 Otis street, East Cambridge. >
From memoranda in the dead man 5
pockets it was learned that he was
veteran of company b, 9TH regiment
OF the Massachusetts volunteer mill
tia. He belonged to Grand Army
post in East Cambridge, Mass, and
it is expected the veterans of Rutland
will attend to the disposition of the
body, which was placed in the care
of Undertaken Russell.
Edward Lecom, of st. Albans a
printer 22 years old, was accidently
shot Sunday while hunting and in-
stantly killed.
Mrs. Fanny (Davis) Smith, wife of
DR.. E. Smith, died at home in Bran
don Sunday evening. Mrs. Smith
had been a resident of Brandon many
years and had many friends both
there and in Boston, where she was
well known. She was well-known
lecturer on the spirtualist platform,
and for many years had addressed
large audiences in Vermont and Mas
sachusetts. Her husband was away
at the time of her death.
Barre turns out more news for the
associated press than any other town
in the state. Here is the latest grist !:
Frank Housch of Cleveland, O.,
who will be brought here from that
city charged with bigamy in marry
ing Sadie Averill in this village, is
said to have at least six other wives
living.
Samuel Stacy, who has been on
trial here since September 30, for a
third offense of intoxication, was dis
charged tonight. Stacy was the man
who jumped his bail here August Ia.
Joseph Wark of this town was
placed in the county Jail at Montpe-
lier this afternoon, charged with per-
jury on the witness stand in the
County court today.
Fred Krullinger, WHO disappeared
under suspicious circumstances five
months ago, and for whom reward
was offered, has returned home safe
ly.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13


The Massachusetts, Republican
State convention convened last Satur-
day and nominated the following
ticket:
For governor-Frederick T. Green
halge of Lowell
For lieutenant governor Roger
Wolcott of Boston.
For secretary of state-William M.
Olin of Boston.
For treasurer and receiver general
Henry NJ. Phillips of Springfield.
For auditor-John w. Kimball Of
Fitchburg.
For attorney general-Hosea M.
knowlton of New Bedford
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

Senator Mcpherson, Democrat of
New Jersey, spoke in the Senate on
Tuesday on the repeal bill and up
braided that body for its inaction,
and, among other things said the in
quiry came up from the county, of
what use is a legislative body that
cannot act as the majority desires
Well, Mr.. Senator, Tom Reed ans
wered that question two years ago.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13
Farm For Sale.

On account of poor health the subscrib-
er offers for sale the farm known as the
Joel T. Pierce place located l l-2 miles
from the village of Londonderry on the
stage road to Chester. Contains SO acres,
more or less. in good state of cultiva-
ton; buildings in good condition; 400
young sugar naples and some hemlock
and spruce timber and plenty of wood.
This is desirable place for anyone
wanting small farm. For further par
ticulars enquire on the premises.
Mrs. l.. II. JOSSELYN.
Londonderry, July IA, '93.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

If the Van Allen incident should re-
suit in the adjustment of the entire
diplomatic branch of the government
the country would be just the amount
of money paid out for the maintenance
of that service ahead, and no interest
would suffer, except the individual in
terests Of diplomates thrown out of a
lob.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13
RuckIeu's Arnica Salye.

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
qured. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price
25 cents per box. For sale by Geo. 6.
Smith
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

The Mugwump Harper's Weekly
has this to say about President Cleve-
land aud the Van Allen case:
"We are certainly not disposed to
judge Mr.. Cleveland harshly. We
are rather conscious of leaning in
his favor. But we cannot close our
eyes to the facts in the (Mr. Van
Alen's) case as they have become
known to us.
Even if we take ever so favorable
q view of Mr.. Cleveland's motives,
we are compelled to say that his ac-
ton in this instance has dealt a blow
to his moral prestige, recovering from
which is exceedingly questionable.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

Kind sir, do you know the reason
for the existence of the two buttons
just above the tails of your frock
coat !?
They have no use; they are not
particularly ornamental. Why are
they there ?
The reason is this: About a century
ago men used to wear the surtout coat
which was something like the Prince
Albert Of the present day. The lap
els proved inconvenient, aud it came
to be the fashion to fasten them to
two buttons at the back, with the re-
suit that in time the same were cut
away altogether, and the coat event
ually made without them. The two
buttons, however, still keep their
place.
That's where the buttons came
from, st. Johnsbury Republican.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

The Mobile Register, Democrat
ic paper, favors the repeal of the
Sherman act, and for that reason, it
is said, Senator Pugh of Alabama
writes ...stop my paper" This shows
that Senators are just like the COM
mon class of fools, that is when they
happen to be of that genus. 1t is
quite customary for the common run
of this class to cry "stop my paper
when the said paper happens to say
something on independent lines, but
for senator, my "What fools we
mortals be-"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13
An agent of the suez Canal compan,

An agent of the Suez Canal company
has invented an apparatus to split the
electric lights that illuminate the canal
out rays one way, the other in the oppo-
site direction. This enables ships to
approach each other and meet with per
feet safety. Formerly the lights blind
ed pilots SO that they could not see YES
sells coming in the opposite direction.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

-Four attempts at racing has come of
between the American Center board,
Vigilant and the English Keel Valkyrie.
Two of these proved ''flukes"-not wind
enough and two were declared races,
both won by the Vigilant. The next tri-
al comes off today.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

The Cherokee strip is 200 miles long,
so miles wide and contains seven coun-
ties and 5000, 900 acres of land. A third
of this land, that in the eastern part of
the strip, is excellent ground for tillage
purposes. Another third is well adapted
to grazing, while the remainder is not of
much good for anything at present
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

The Londonderry SITTER and the
Cosmopolitan magazine, each one
year to new subscribers for only s. 90,
Present subscribers to the SITTER will
be furnished the magazine for S1.25
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

The municipal election at Indian
apolis on Tuesday resulted in an over
whelming Republican victory. Two
years ago the Democrats elected the
mayor by 2720, now the same man is
defeated by nearly 5000 votes.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

The House bill repeating the fed
eral election laws passed that body on
Tuesday by strict party vote, 200
to 10l. The Populsts voted with
the Democrats.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

Certain eastern money lending con-
Germs decline to advance money on Kan
sas farm mortgages any longer, it is
said. Perhaps that may not be an alto
gether unmixed evil. 1t is not well to
be able to borrow money 200 easily.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13
FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER

Fourteen years ago there was a
deadlock in the Senate, similar 10
that now existing, and portion Of
the remarks of the late Senator Car
penter, after several Intellectual at
tempts of the majority to force vote,
are apt at this time-"Mr. President,
l suppose by this time it must be evil
dent to the majority of the Senate
that they cannot coerce the minority
of the Senate to do what the minority
think they do not want to do nor
ought to do"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

The sign '1b" or 'lbs,' which is Of
ten used instead of pound or POUNDS, is
of ancient origin and is simply con-
traction of the word "libra," the Latin
for pound.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

Costumes is the Cause of the intolera-
BILE s.bad breath" of multitudes. DR..
Henry Baxter's Mandrake Btters re-
move the cause and prevent the evil and
cost only 25 Cents
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

The U. S. Senate commenced q
continuous session, Wednesday eve-
ming with view to compel vote on
the silver repeal bill.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

Monday was Chicago Day at the
Worlds fair and 100000 persons
passed through the gates. This passes
all previous fair records.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

The business part of Parkersburg,
o., was burned Monday. Loss $780,
600.
Count Ferdinand de Lesseps, who
was reported dying Monday night, is
much better.
-Four persons we're killed and II
seriously injured in the rush at the
worlds fair Monday.
The eighth annual convention of
the New York Christian Endeavorers
is being held at Syracuse. Two
thousand delegates are present.
For many months past the half
/ dozen hat factories OF Mohnsville,
Pa, have been working only few
days a week Yesterday they resum-
ed on full time and full handed. They
employ $50 persons.
The schooner Pioneer, which sailed
from Gloucester, Mass, August 2
for fishing trip, has been given up
as lost with crew OF II men, most
Of whom were Scandinavians. Sey-
eral of them leave large families.
I
The engineers and conductors on
the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia railway having failed to agree
to reduction of 10 per cent wages,
will be notified by the receivers Of
the road that the force will be re-
duced one third.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

Copies ofhis paper coa be obtained
at Carpenters Ners Rooms in Bret
NebOrO.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13
LIVERY FOR SALE

The subscriber offers for sale the Livery
at Manchester Depot, consisting of Nine
Horses, Carriages, Harnesses, and every
thing pertaining to the business. Will
sell the entire outfit in lump or if par
ties should desire five complete rigs viii
be sold, the owner taking his chances for
the disposal of the remainder. The bus
ness is a good paying one and is offered
for sale only because the owner has other
bsuiness that he wishes to devote his en-
tire time to.
For further particulars enquire of or
address,
w. G. LAMPsON,
Manchester Depot, vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13
CURES
Rheumatism
Neuralgia.
G0ut,
LumbagO,
Scialica,
Kidney and
Liver
Diseases.
B6ndville, Vt, July 81, 1898.

Bondvllle, Vt, July 81, 1898.
GEO G. SMITH.
Dear SIR
had rheumatism for ten years very severe
", took lots OF medicine and was treated by
physicians. all of which gave me no relief.
Some of the time could not raise my right
foot fr, m the floor and walked about the
house sliding it along with the aid Of crutches.
Again would be confined to my bed for
weeks. had swelling come on my right
wrist which was very painful and could not
raise my right hand to my head. In this con-
dition commenced taking your Rheumatic
Cure, using three bottles of it and was rid
OF all pain an6 swelling, no more use for
crutches, have not been troubled since that
time which is eighteen months ago so l feel
that am cured.
ELLEN f. WILLIAMS.
PRICE so CENTS.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13
VOL. x. NO. 45.
-THE-
I.|LONDONDERRYSSIFTER.E 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??, 1893-10-13
DEATHS.

In Jamaica, Oct. 3, of inflammation of
the bowels, Esther Nichols, aged year
and Is months
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

as-Entered at the Post.oflce at So. London
as second class matter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

The capital "a" occurs 1892 times
in the New Testament and 14,020 times
in The Old Testament.
The sun throws vertical rays on the
earth's surface only upon an area equal
to about 30 square miles at any ore
time
The Victoria railway bridge over
the st. Lawrence at Montreal, Can,
contains 5000, 900 cubic feet of mason
ry work AID 10, 800 tons of iron.
A curio dealer at Annoy China,
owns a group of figures carved from
gnarld tea roots which stands nine feet
high, weigh 500 pounds and is valued
at $50.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13
BIRTHS.

In West Townshend, Oct 10, a daugh-
ter to Mr.. and Mrs. +. +. Barber.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13
sitter John. .E6it0r.

FRIDAY MORNING, OCT. ls, 1899.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13
The Advertising

OF Hoods Sarsaparilla is always within
the bounds of reason because it is true; it
always appeals to the sober. common
sense of thinking people because it is
true; and it is always fully substantiated
by endorsements which, in the financial
world would be accepted without a mo-
ment's hesitation.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

Hood Pills cure liver ills. constipa-
ton, billiousness, jaundice, sick head
ache, indigestion.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

Walpole, n. H., April 7, 1903.
Mr.. GEO. G. Smith,
Dear Sir
l can recommend your Rheumatic Cure as
a very excellent remedy for the kidneys. |
gave it to my little boy three years old who
was so weak across his back, over the region
of the kiddeys, that he could hardly walk
across the floor without falling down and he
was fast losing strength at the time he COM
menced using your medicine. He has taken
less than two bottles and today l cannot see
but that he is as well as any child. | feel
that cannot say enough in its praise as
kidney medicine.
Mrs. MILAN II. CURTIS.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13
Smiths Rheumatic Cure!

Free From
Opium.
MOrphia,
Chl0rai.
Chl0r0dyne,
Cocaine
and all other
dangerous
Drugs.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-10-13

w. G. LAMPsON,
Manchester Depot, vt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29

the voters who need such roads to have
them or not to have them. Congress
will not refuse to provide for their con-
struction fthe people make II really ap-
parent that they want them.
II We are asked whether Congress has
power to appropriate public money to
the construction OF turnpike roads we
answer that what was called "The Great
National Road "a mere hirnpike-was
the work of Congress. That road passed
from one State into another and thus be-
came subject of legislation on the part
Of that body. As almost every road In
Virginia leads, directly or indirectly,
into some other State any such roads
might DO improved under an act OF Con-
gress. II not, why not? Congress APP
propriates money to little rivers In the
mountains, to inlots, bays, and all such
things. 1t thus performs its duty. Ii a
Virginia river or arm Of the sea only O
few miles long may be improved because
it furnishes commerce TO the outside world
why may not the same reasoning lead
us 10 the conclusion that Virginia road
OF no greater length may be improved by
Congress because it furnishes commerce
to the outside world? The National
League, made up of delegates from the
various State leagues recently assembled
in Washington, asked Congress for an APP
preparation OF $1,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-29
The Ships AcOming.

II the plans OF the government are
carried out and Congress makes the ne
cessary appropriation, during all the
month of April Hampton Roads will be
filled with the war-ships Of this and
other countries. Our noble inland sea-
a sea with all the safety and conve-
niences of harbor-will be the place oil
rendezvous, and the first OF May the
fleets there assembled will sail away to
New York, where the review proper will
occur.
All that is asked of Congress is to
vote enough money to put our ships in
presentable condition and to enable
their officers to act the part OF hosts with
becoming dignity. Much more money
than can he expected Of the United
States will be required for displays and
entertainments of various sorts, bat this
will have to be raised by Norfolk, Ports
mouth, Hampton, Newport News, aad
Richmond. This city, Of course. must
do her part. Scores of the officers and
men from the foreign fleets will visit
Richmond, and, in a measure. the rem
devious in Virginia waters willmake the
visitors Nirginia's guests.
We want to see the battle between
the Merrimso (Virginia) and Monitor
reproduced in mimic fashion, and trust
that it and the entire programme, in
deed, will reflect credit upon this coun'
try.