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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14
100 Years Old.

The Rutland Herald passed the
100-year mark last Saturday, the
first number of the paper having been
issued Dec. 8, 1894. The passing
of this century mark was celebrated
by the Herald in the issue of "a adj
ditional pages, giving complete
history of the paper together with
much valuable historical information
of early Rutland town and of the
new and modernized marble city. In
addition to this it also issues a fac
simile edition of the first number of
the Herald. This was done by the
photo craving process. The paper
was made by the Fall Mountain Pa
per Co. of Bellows Falls as near like
the original as was possible. No
more fitting illustration of the pro-
gress of the past century could be
found than comparison of the Her.
aid of 1894 and 1894. The century
old Herald is made up largely of
foreign news, about three months old,
and the proceedings of the American
Congress twenty-one DAYS old, while
the Herald of last Saturday contained
all the important news of the world
occurring up to midnight Friday night
-four hours before going to press.
We cannot refrain from expressing
satisfaction for the present prospect.
ty of this representative New Eng.
land newspaper. The Herald, by all
odds, is the leading paper in Yer.
mont in giving the news and, what is
better still, is one of the very few
State papers that has the courage OF
its convictions in the discussion OF
matters that directly concern the
masses-a distinction that younger
contemporaries might, with honor tc
themselves and profit to their readers
strive to emulate. With the hope
that it will continue upon these lines
for another century the SITTER offers
its congratulations.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14
What Jesus Taught.

Jesus taught "And if thy right eye
offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it
from thee; for it is profitable for thee
that one of thy members should perish,
and not that thy whole body should be
cast into hell. And if thy right hand
offend thee cut il off, and cast it from
thee; for it is profitable for thee that
one Of thy members should perish and
not that thy whole body should be cast
into hell"
| find the most devout Christian uses
every means available to restore lame
hand OF a sore eye instead of following
Jesus directions thus prefering to go to
hell with two eyes and two hands than
seat in heaven with one eye and one
hand. Luke reports Jesus as desiring
to take human life. Soften the words
Or act the best you may, what other
construction can be put upon these
words from the mouth of Jesus? "But
those mine enemies which would not
that | should reign over them, bring
them hither and Stay them before me. !"
This is horrible! Were they slain ?
Who were they, and how many? No
other incident or circumstance is men
toned. How does it compare with his
injunction to Glove your enemies?"
He verifes his teaching to "'love your
enemies by killing them of. Did he
love them to death?
How does this murderous dealing
with his enemies correspond with his
precept to Overcome evil with goodg
| cannot understand how q rational be-
ing can read this belligerent episode of
Jesus contrast it with the above teach
ing, and not turn away with the most
profound sentiment of dissent, distrust
and apprehension. To apologize for it
is culpable. To cover it over is cow
ardly 70 take the attitude of indif-
ference, as ifwere of no consequence, is
idiolic. Nothing but dominating
superstition and blind faith, void of
reason or knowledge, could allow of The
continuance of such crooked literature
in civilized society.
H. B. S.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14
CHRISTIANITY Versus sKePrlclsM,

CHRISTIANITY Versus SKEPTlClSM.
| have been panied and surprised to
note the drift OF most of the articles in
your free thought column and propose
10 say few words. | do not do so be-
cause Christianity needs any apology
or defense in this age of the world, nor
because fear the influence of these
atheistic writings upon any true Chris.
lian. But there are young AMI mex
perienced persons into whose hands
they may fall and upon whom they
may have deleterious influence. |
have only feelings of sorrow and pity
for any who throw away the'Bible and
reject Jesus as the Savior of the world
and who would, if they could, bot out
the elevating, comforting, uplifting and
sustaining influence of the Christian
religion. Christianity is the eight of
the world" We cannot comprehend
how much we owe to its benign infu-
ence, how much humanity has been
benefited by its teachings. II ii were
possible for these skeptics to destroy it,
they would be like the man in this vii
lage who, in trimming a shade tree
sawed off the limb he stood upon.
Christianity believes that Gods moral
government is holy, just, merciful and
right. That God is being OF infinite
wisdom, power, goodness and love. He
has not deemed it necessary to explain
all the mysteries of his material, moral
or spiritual universe to man, nor could
he if he would for the spark of divine
wisdom in man could not comprehend
it all. When man comes to assume to
know all about how God should deal
with the creatures of his creation and
preservation or presumes to dictate how
God should deal with fallen humanity
o. doubts their being a God, it is time
that men "called halt" This world
is full of mysteries. We are compel
led to walk largely by faith here. But
God has revealed all that is necessary
for us to know beyond what we may
find out for ourselves. He has set be.
fore us an open door and if we refuse
to enter therein the fault is with us.
God sends no man to hell. If he goes
there it is because he will in spite of all
the provisions God has made for his
salvation. If | am in a burning build
ing and there is safe and easy way Of
escape and | refuse to avail myself o.
it, | am suicide. The whole respon
sibiliiy of my destruction rest upon my
self. | cannot escape that responsible
ty. So with everyone that is eternally
lost. | propose at some future time tc
endeavor to show what Christianity
and skepticism has done for individuals
antl the world.
\ vox.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14
Written for theIslrrrR,l
What 60 Sing.


Sing of the flowers that bloom and smile
To brighten this life's little while,
OF forests that east cooling shades,
OF laughing streams and grassy glades !
oh brothers sing Of rest and cheer
If you would have earth's toilers hear,
Sing of the joy that's born of love,
OF steady faith that looks above,
OF Hope that cheers the hear of men
Aud whispers they shall live again.
But never sing of doubt and fear,
If you would have the sad ones hear.
Sing of the Light that shines to cheer
And bless the toiling millions here,
o b others sing of the better land,
Formed by the Masters skillful hand,
Where earth's weary and worn may rest
Eternally; His welcome guests.
MARVIN l.. PIPER,
No, Springfeld,kyt
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14
The Pains Of Rheumatism

According to the best authorities, origi-
nate in morbid condition of the blood.
Tactic acid caused by the decomposition
of the gelatinous and albumnous tissues,
particularly in the joints, and thus cause
the local manifestations of the disease.
The back and shoulders are the parts
usually affected by rheumatism, and the
joints at the knees, ankles, hips and
wrists are also sometimes attacked.
Thousands of people have found in
Hoods Sarsaparilla positive and per-
manent cure for rheumatism, 1t has had
remarkable success in curing the most
severe cases. The secret of its success
lies in the fact that it attacks at once the
cause of the disease by neutralizing the
Tactic acid and purifying the blood, as
well as Strengthening every function of
the body.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14

The Paris Temps has a leader On
the new departure in the foreign policy
of the United States. 1t says: "Pres-
ident Cleveland, who but recently had
the Monroe doctrine on his lips, now
throws himself into the thick of the
conflict in another hemisphere. Doubt.
less the Chinese-Japanese war affects
American interests, but what is to be
said of the sending of an American
commissioner to Armenia? There are
indications that America may become
the seventh European power"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14

The recent fight in the legislature:
over the Proctor effort 10 take a slice
off the city and attach it to the town, is
likely to leave some sores. 1t is freely
charged thai the lieut-governor lobbied
for the bill and disgraced his office in
more ways than one in the interest Of
Proctor. If this is true it will be re.
membered when this gentleman comes
up for promotion.
The people dislike bossism and cuck,
ooism even if done to aid one of their
Senators in obtaining another pocket
borough.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14

Had some novelist made some one
of his characters MAINTAIN an armed
gsurd around his residence, in order
to enjoy his honeymoon, as Csssius
M, Clay of Kentucky, Mas been do
ing, the critics would have called him
down for Stiffness.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14

A fre at burlington Sunday caused
the suffocation of six horses for Gay q
Henderson, coal dealers.
Born Humortsts.
One characteristic peculiar to all hui
morists is that they will tell you "I1u-
morists are born, not made; the excep-
lions being SO rare as to be phenomenal.
| By the way, can any student of hannah
nature tell why it is that SO few, women
are professional humorsts ? Among a
score of splendid half-tone portraits of
our most noted American humorists, ac-
companying "Otf-Hand Chats with Pro-
fessional Humorists," published in Dem
orest's Magazine for December, not one
is woman These "chats" are decid-
eddy entertaining, and everyone will en-
joy reading them. Likewise, everybody
will be interested in "The Empress Dow
ager of China" which is most superbly
illustrated with portraits, and scenes in
and about Pekin. This is, indeed, a rare
Christmas number. The first picture is a
charming watercolor by Maud Hum
phreys, "Under the Mistletoe," which is
unique in conception; the full-page
gravure, sMadonna and Child" by a
modern artist, is a gem; and there are
over two hundred illustrations besides
these. "Christmas Chimes" an illustra.
ted poem, 'Always With U.s." an ac.
count of Christmas charities in New
York, "Boy Choirs," 'sThe Common
Sense of Christmas Gifts, Lullaby, the
Frost Queen" Christmas story fol-
Children "His Christmas Gift" "Holi.
day Work for Busy Fingers" and "Some
Christmas Menus" furnish Christmas
cheer and suggestions galore for every.
body. Then there are other charming
stories, and everyone of the numerour de-
partments is full to overlooking with
good things. Either letterpress OF illus.
trations, independent of the other, is
more than worth the price of the maya.
zine, which is only 20 cents. The sub
scription price is 81 year. Published
by w. Jennings Demorest, 10 East l4tf
ST., New York.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14

Prof. Crisp is making n last at
tempt to control the national schools,
which reopened Monday. The num-
Der of truants was unusually large,
particularly among those who have
been notified that they will be eX-
PEELED at the close of the term.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14

The empress dowager, as a Chinese
mandarin describes her, is very fine
looking. She is well formed and dig
niied, and she has an imperial look.
She is quite tall, and she sits up as
straight as a poker as she rides along
in her chair. Her features are those
of Tartar, the cheekbones being
high, much like those of our indians
Her face is long and narrow, and she
has fully three inches of forehead
Her eyebrows are pulled out SO that
they form willow leaf arch, which
| is the most beautiful curve to the ar.
tistic Chinese, and her eyes are bright
black and piercing. Notwithstand
ing she is three score years old, hel
hair is still black, and she, combs i
after the style Of the high Tartar la
dies, over bar a foot long at thu
back of her head, so that it stands
out for six inches on each side. He
complexion is yellow, verging on thu
bloom of ripe Jersey peach, but i
is usually overlaid with rouge ant
paste. / understand that she is yer,
vain in her looks. She primps ant
powders and uses every art 10 detrac
from her age. She dresses in sill
and her shoes are of satin with heav,
wood sules. 1t will surprise you tina
this GREATEST woman of China ha'
feet of the average size. She wears
| venture, a number fonr shoe. Their,
are no squeezed feet in the EMPEROR
palaces and Manchu women, whI
are the noblest ladies in China today
do not compress their feet.-Fron
empress Dowager Of China," il
Demorest's Magazine for Decembe
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14

Attorney General Henry Of Texa;
declares the. difficulties in bringing
Standard Oil officials to that state will
be overcome, and that eventually the
oil magnates will be prosecuted for VIC
lation of the trust law. Any defect:
in the requisition papers sent to the
governors Office, New York and Mis-
souri,, will be remedied. Aside from
these defects he says there can be nc
ground for refusing TO grant requisition
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14

Judge Parker, of the western dis
trict of Arkansas, doesn't believe
that the U. S, Supreme Court mo-
nopolizes all the legal wisdom. On
the contrary, he assumes himself to
be the possessor of enough of it to
reveres decisisn of that august
body. On the outside there is diff
ference of opinion as to whether
Judge Parker has mistaken gall fol
wisdom.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14

Ayers Pills, being composed of the as
sential virtues of the best vegetable APP
erients, without any of the woody or f.
brous material whatever, is the reason
why they are so much more effective and
valuable than any other carthartic. The
best family physic,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14

Ex Congressman Amos Cummings
was in striking distance OF the truth
when he said the principal use of the
bonds lately issued would be to ens-
BILE wealthy people to avoid payment
of the incom XaX.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14
Sirlerlels-Shorl and Snappy.

1t is said that Queen In is suffer.
ing from the govt too-a case of SYM
pathetic innoculation.
President Cleveland has apparent.
ly abandoned the use of the whip and
curbed bit on the Congressional colt.
The Congressional fly wheel is CO.
ing all right enough, but the belt that
runs the legislative machinery is re-
garded as very shaky and uncertain.
If the financial recommendations
of the President are to be the key
note of the keynote of the next cam
paign the music is likely to be of the
Wagnerian brand
Tom Reed would better be careful
how he monkeys with fishing clubs.
The temperance vote is worth hav-
ing.
Did the Attorney General forget to
say anything about his prosecutions
of trust, under the Federal antitrust
law, in his annual report?
There is one good thing about the
S25C,000 tomb erected by c. P.
Huntington the greater part of the
money was expended for labor.
The professional politician would
find himself out of job if all the
public questions were disposed ; hence
his Discrimination to aid in disposing
of any of them.
The administration would prefer
that Congress talk about future finan.
cial reforms than past and present fl
nancial abuses, but that will not
stop the talk about that bond issue.
The chances are that Speaker
Crisp and ex-Speaker Reed will en-
deavor to pave the way for an ex-
change of titles with as much good
humor as they can.
1t is probably because "misery
loves company" that the New York
police were SO willing to ''jump on
the Giving pictures"
Bill Nye will make Washington
his headquarters this winter, but he
isn't after an office, nor is he think.
ing of entering politics. He will con-
tinue- to grind out funny pieces at sc
much a column.
| Some of the defeated members OF
Congress are making entirely toe
much fuss over their sore herds
They would better be rejoicing thai
they were allowed to go down by way
of the elevator, instead of being
thrown out of window.
Will the antiquarians of 1894 be
lieve that the Americans of 1894 WERE
a human and highly civilized people
in the face of the proof to the con
trary which they will find in the DIES
criptona of college football!
Whatever else the Senate does no
do it should prevent the sugar trus
making another S22 100000 inside o
ten months, by passing the free su
gar bill.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14
FREE THOUGHT COLUMN.

Under this head will be published brief com
munieallons, II eouched In good PLAIN English,
from any who may have IDEAS . present
whether agreeing with the editor or not,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14

People with hair that is continually
falling out, or those that are bald, can
stop the falling, and get good growth
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14
Sitter John, Edii0r,

Copies oftbiS paper ca" be 90 o'"ed
al the Braiile6oro Ne'cS rooms, + .'of
street. BfOfle6Or0.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14

The total membership Of the Yer
mont G. A. R., is little above 5000
This will probably be the high water
mark.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14

Single stones in the wall surround
ing Baalbak weigh 5000, 900 pounds
each.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14
statesmen WANTED.

Permanent employment Tor Homes La
ergciic Men 10 take orders for Trees
and Plants for one of the largest and
oldest Nurseries in the United States.
Salary and expenses paid f.om the sta {.
Write Us for terms. Established
1853.
HOOPER BROS. & THOMAS.
Maple Az, Nurseries, West Chester, Pa.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14

The 2Sth annual encampment of the
department of Vermont, G. A. r.,
will be held January 80, and 81, al
Brattleboro.
Among'the candidates for depart
ment commander is Barney Cannon, jr.,
of Bellows Falls, who was assistant
adjutant general on the staff of De
partment Commander Hugh Henry in
1892. 1t is understood the Grand
Army posts in Windham county will
be united in support of Mr.. Cannon.
The department will be entitled tc
six delegates at the national encamp
ment in 1895.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14

The product of the wax tree Of the
Andes cannot be distinguished from
beesway.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14

The treasury department has re-
ceived such returns in regard to the
production of gold in the United States
during the calender year 1894 as war
rant the statement that the output will
approximate $43, 100000. Colorado,
Montana, Idaho and California will
show an increase aggregating $1,000
600. OF the total production of the
year it is estimated that California will
contribute S13,750,0 900; Colorado,
81, 275,000; Montana, S4,575, 900,
and Idaho, S2,225,000.
Count Ferdinand de Lesseys, diplo.
matist, builder of the Suez canal, pro.
jector of the proposed Panama canal,
died at Parish Friday.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14
In Our Clothing Department

In Our Clothing Department.
Mems Black Worstcd Suits,
" Cheviot suits,
" Ca ,simere Suits,
" Fiuc Cashmere or Worstcd Pants,
/" Medium Quality Wool Pants,
f" Heavy Working Pants,
. Overalls and Cotton Coats,
d" Fine Lace or Cong. Shoes,
g Heavy G ,aiu Shoes,
Eovs' Suijs, BOYS Pants, Boys Shirts,
BOYS shoes Boys Hats aud Caps, Chill
drcn'> Sui.s w h Knee PANS, 4 TO Is yrS.
Childlen's Waists, Children's Pants, 10
"A years, Mems White Shirts. laundei ed
and unlaundercd, Sa;een Shirts, Outing
Shi = Jersey Outside SHIFTS.
Baoy Cioaks, Baby Caps. Baby Hats,
Baby Crochet Skirt, Baby Shoes, Baby
Stockings.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14

] he eggs of the Bahama cuckoo
are held at 500 per set by dealers in
birds eggs.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14

|'Dr, r. A. Woodbury.,
lis Elliott Street, BrattleborO, VT,
US Els
]. ELECTRICITY :.
For Painless Extracting, and ExcavsHrA
Teeth for filings.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14
THE LONDONDERRY SITTER.


Londonderry Sitter.
Issued every Friday Morning. Terms :
81 90 a year at offices where bundles are
sent. Sl.l0 where sent in Single Wrap
pers. Address
The Sitter,
SO. Londonderry, VT
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14

A fire at Burlington Sunday caused
the suffocation of six horses for Gay &
Henderson, coal dealers.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-12-14

Furnished by one of the largest manufacturers of
Ready made Clothing in New York, and offer the
goods at Figures which would pay you
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-04-18
A Settlement Reached.

W H. Ruppel, Esq, OF Somerset, and
Edmund Holsopple, Of Paint Township,
spent several days in Johnstown last week
II a conference which had for its Obj-ct the
settlement Of The dispute between them
over the ownership Of or options on coal
lands, and it IS understood that they came
to an amicable agreement.
1t will be remembered that in December,
1892, Mr. Ruppel made bargain With Mr..
HolsOpple for the purchase at SIS 50 per
acre, Of SO acres Of coal land in Paint
Township. which HolsOpple held IN fee, and
for 500 acres additional, more or less, on
which Hclsopple held options, al Sl4 per
acre, the contract being that the lands
should be transferred within sixty days.
Before the limit Of time expired Ruppel
rendered the money and demanded the
deeds, but HoisoPple refused to comply
with the terms Of the agreement Then the
case was taken 10 court aud only last week
was decided in an opinion rendered ty
Judge Barker, who awarded the lands 10
RupDel and refused Holsopple new trial.
Il Is said that at the conclusion of the
conference in JohnstoEn Mr.. Holsopple
agreed to deliver deeds for the first lands in
the suit $40 acres, and 100 acres add.
tional, to the Berwind White. company
The $50 acres. 1t is figured, will bring about
81. .OO0. and the 200 acres about $40, 500
and the remainder Of the lands in dispute
will be delivered to James and William
Thomas. Russell Uhl, and EaOeh James, Of
JOhnstosn, the latter land not having been
included in the Ruppel option. The total
value Of the coal and land in fee is estimat-
ed at about 500
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-04-18
Rob,s craek RaIIrnad.

Contractor c. F. Lingenfelter, OF Clays-
burg, informs Us that he met party of west
ern capitalist at Cumberland last week and
made arrangements for the completion oi
the Bob's Creek railroad, which will run
through the northern part of Bedford coun-
ty. The line will extend from South Fork,
Cambria county, to Somerset and Bedford
counties, then it will take nOrthwestly
course into Blair county. Mr.. Lingenfelter
says the road vii likely tap the Pennsylvs-
MIA and West Virginia at Cessna, ifthe latter
road IS ever built; and it may be extended
to Somerset and make connection with the
Baltimore & Ohio at HOoversyille or Bethel.
DE thinks the iarge.area Of undeveloped ccsl
and timber lands in the counties through
which the proposed railroad is TO run will
make the building Of the road paying in
vestment-Bodforf G1-effe.