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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-10-26
KEEP 4 STIFF LOWER UP,
II IL tbs rriitaie One, and the Upper II
Can Take Care Of ITSELF

n IL tbs Triitale One. and the Upper Lip
Can Take Care Of Itself.
II can't understand, said young
lady Of observation, "why you mon,
who see 30 much and know 20 much,
persist In tho phrase, Keep a stiff up,
per lip You use ii as sort of pictur,
esque synonym for firmness of purpose
and domeanor. but 1t has no value as
such. The upper lip is not the weak
member Of the two. 1t is the under liz
that wants stiffening. The upper lip il
practically expressionless 1t usually
lies fiat ON the teeth, it is nearly always
covered with a mustache-I refer. Of
course. to tho male upper lip-and in
conversation, especially in correctly
languid conversation. 1t does not move
ut all. Like the Chinese joss, it's o
harmless creature and can be safely lei
alone.
ut is tho neither lip that has to be
watched and controlled. can always
tell when man is going to propose to
me by the way in which he vets his
under lip and presses 1t against the up
per for companionship and support,
Just the very things he is seeking for
And can always tell if man is lyi'Y
by peculiar fluctuation and pulsatiu
In this Same lower lip. He will loo
you right straight In the eye, grow
fierce and drop his voice into his boot
through the weight Of his emotion, bu
II there Is that twitch about the lowe
lip l don't believe him, and I've move
been wrong yet If man feels deeply
mean feels sorrow, not affects it, it il
In the tremulousness of the under lii
that he shows 1t. The sensitive mans
lower lip Is seldom still, and there il
sometimes about it positive pulsation
that takes In the whole curve of the
chin. The pout begins in the lower Lip
and Is really confined to it, for the upper
lip is only pushed out by pressure from
below. You can't pout with your uppe,
lip alone.
In fact, you can't assume or affect
any expression with the upper lip alone.
just try it. Hold the lower lip firm
with the finger and look in the glass
there. The mouth has become simply g
hole in the face, you see, and so far az
the expressionful character Of the liz
goes 1t is as if you had lost feature.
"If you want to keep back a smile,
it's the lower lip that you must look
after. Weakness begins there, whethe,
Of character, health or age. 1t is not
the weak upper lip that tells Of down,
fall. 1t Is the dropping, pendulous lower
lip that shows 1t. And let me tell you
something, please, for the benefit Of my
sisters who have not had the advan-l
mean the experience that I have. Tel
them that whenever they see the lower
lip Of their male companions turn out
and over thickly that it's danger sig
nal. It's the red flag of mischief, ant
they had better say goodby. Keep stiff
lower lip, young man. New Yorl
Snn.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-10-26
Our Father In Heaven !,

The Importance Of Prayer is con-
tinually ding-donged from the pulpit,
and occasionally, as in the case Of the
late President Garfield, u whole world
gets upon its knees and implores div
inity, Yet, not single case is on
record that it ever swerved the mas
ter one inch from his established gov
ernment, l submit a poem by Chas.
Stephenson that tells the story truth
fully: T. ID.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-10-26
"Did you try the Methodist

"Now you're shouting" he said
with some enthusiasm. "Nice road,
en-? Fast time and plenty of passen-
gers. Engines carry power of
steam and don't you forget it; steam
gauge shows 100 and enough all the
time, Lively road; when the con-
ductor shouts 'all aboard you can
hear him to the next station. Good,
whole-souled, companionable con-
ductors; amt road in the country
where passengers feel more at home.
No passes; every passenger pays full
traffic rates for his ticket. Wesleyan
house ailbrakes on all trains, too !;
pretty safe road, but l didu't ride over
it yesterday"
MAYBE you went to the Congrega-
tional church,"
popular road," said the brake
man; san old road, too; one of the
very oldest in this country. Good
roadbed and comfortable cars. Well
managed road, too; directors don't
interfere with division superintendent
and train orders. Roads mighty
popular, but it's pretty independent,
too. See, didn't one of the division
superintendent down East discon-
tinue one of the oldest stations on
this line two or three years ago? But
it's mighty pleasant road to travel
on. Always has splendid class of
passengers"
perhaps you tried the Baptist!"
| guessed.
"Ah, ha !" said the brakeman !;
"she's daisy, isn't she? River road !;
beautiful curves; sweep around any
thing to keep close to the river. Takes
heap of water to run it through !;
double tanks at every station, and
there isn't an engine in the shops that
can pull pound or run mile in less
than two gauges. But it runs through
a lovely country; these river roads al
ways do; river on one side and hills
on the other, and it's steady climb
up the grade all the way till the run
ends where the fountain head of the
river begins. Yes, sir, I'll take the
river road every time for lovely trip,
sure connections and good time and
no prairie dust blowing in at the win
dows. And yesterday when the con-
ductor came around for the tickets
with little basket punch, didn't
ask him to pass me, but l paid my
fare like little man-25 cents for an
hours run and little concert by the
passengers throwed in. | tell you,
Pilgrim, you take the river road when
you want"
But just here the long whistle from
the engine announced station and
the brakeman hurried to the door
shouting: "Zionsville louisville |!
This train makes no stops between
here and Indianapolis p
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-10-26

The Boston Journal says Fort
Ethan Allen ought to be useful OBJ
iect lesson, not only to our Yankee
volunteers, but to the Queens troops
over the border. 1t isn't every day
that our red coat friends have a
chance to pay fraternal visit and
shake hands with soldiers who have
burned powder in earnest.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-10-26

Jerusalem, the Holy City, has 1876
saloons, whose license fees 60 to
Constantinople. An application has
been made to establish a brewery
with in its walls, but refused.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-10-26

A Chicago writer gives the follow
ing reasons why there is now so much
poverty, crime and misery in that
great city: 'tThere lives but one
baker to each seventy families, one
grocer to every eighty-nine families,
and one liquor saloon TO every thirty
five families.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-10-26

Ex-Governor Page is said to be a
candidate for the United States Sen
ate. 1t is also said that Senator
Proctor will appear as his best man.
And this leads some to think that the
latter wants "me too" in the Sen
ate. just why this is thought doesn't
appear. Certainly the ex governors
record doesn't bolster up any such
conclusion.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-10-26
Beyond Comparison.

Are the good qualities possessed by
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Above all it purifes
the blood, thus strengthening the nerves !;
it regulates the digestive organs, invigo-
rates the kidneys and liver, tones and
builds up the entire system, cures Scrof-
ula, Dyspepsia, Catarrh and Rheumatism.
Get Hoods and only Hoods.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-10-26

Congressman Breckenridge, he
whose front name is Madeline, has
been suspended from communion with
his church until next February.
The church says his repentance is
sincere, but owing to the wide public
ity given his crime it was thought
best to take some action. There is
but one possible had feature in the
case: Should the distinguished Con-
gresham happen to die between this
and February he will be obliged to
take up a residence at birthstone
corner. Per contra if he passes that
period harp and halo awaits him.
Undoubtedly he will try and wait
for the latter But life often hangs
by brittle thread, especially in the
"dalk and bloody ground"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-10-26

Gov. Mckinley of Ohio visited
New Orleans Saturday aud was given
a royal welcome and an audience of
ten thousand to listen to stirring
and patriotic tariff address. Truly,
wonders will never cease. Can it he
possible that our Southern brethren
are getting their eyes open, and that
soon they are to become an intelli-
gent, progressive people :? 1t really
begins to look like it.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-10-26
FREE THOUGHT COLUMN.

Under this head win be published brief com.
muncaiions, II couched In good, plan English.
from any who may have IDEAS to present
whether agreeing with the editor or not
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-10-26

tai. Long live Colonel Ingersoll |!
whose words applied 10 another are
fully merited by himself: ale is
the grandest combination OF heart
and brain beneath the flag"
Lenore.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-10-26

The President has left Gray Gables
and is now safely lodged in the White
House, and the tautogs and clans will
get rest, and the cape Codites will
20 into winter quarters.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-10-26
She Would Say the Rest.


Robinson-It is awfully late, Brown.
What will You say to your wife?
Brown Tin whisper)-Oh, l shan't
say much, you know. Good morning,
dear, Or something of that sort. She'll
say the rest. st. Paul Dispatch.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-10-26
Sitter John. Editor.

Copies ofthiS paper cda be obtained
at the Brattleb0ro Ners rooms, Efftof
street, Br0ttleboro.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-10-26

Hoods Pills cure all liver ills, bill
iousness, jaundice, Indigestion, sick head
ache. 25c.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-10-26
-TAE-

Londonderry Sitter.
Issued every Friday Morning. Terms ;
81 90 year at offices where bundles are
sent. $l.l0 where sent in Single Wrap
pers, Address
The Sitter,
So. Londonderry, VT,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-10-26

Bank Safes, Bank VruIts, Bank N""N
Doors, Deposit Work of ali kinds.
The Best SAFE in IRE Fcrid. 10000 in use.
Assoays preserre their coEtsats.
Champion Record in all the Great Fires.
One of the largest and best equipped factories,
In the country has just been erected near Bostons
fitted with the latest and most improved tools,
which render facilities for manufacturing tho
best work at the lowest piices, unequaieo ny any
ether concern in the counIg.
Our aim is to give the best construction sIa
most improvements for the least amount OF mol
ey.
ssESua>n. AGENTS WANTED ]
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-10-26

It Pays
to buy at
the New York
Store!
For the Ladies we have
in Latest Stiles:
Cloth Capes and Jackets, all new goods,
Calico Wrappers, Bingham Wrappers,
White Skirts, Night Gowns, Jer-
sey Vests, Corset Cover, Cor
set Waists, Jersey Pants,
Corsets, Kid Gloves,
also Silk & Isle
Gloves, Black Hose,
Tan Hose, Fancy Hose,
Towels, Table Linen, Dress
Goods. Dress Trimmings, Chen
ellie Curtains, Cheneille Table Covers.
In Our Clothing Department.
Mems Black Worsted Suits,
I" Cheviot Suits,
" Cashmere Suits,
/" Fine Cashmere or Worsted Pants,
+" Medium Quality Wool Pants,
!" Heavy Working Pants,
+" Overalls and Cotton Coats,
g Fine Lace or Cong. Shoes,
!" Heavy Grain Shoes,
Boys Suits, Boys Pants, Boys Shirts,
Boys Shoes. Boys Hats and Caps, Chill
dren's Suits with Knee Pants, 4 to Is yrs.
children's Waists, Children's Pants, 4 to
IA years, Mems White Shirts, Numbered
and unlaundercd, Satcen Shirts, Outing
Shirts. Jersey Outside Shirts.
Baby Cloaks, Baby Caps. Baby Hats,
Baby Crochet Skirt, Bahy Shoes, Baby
5 rckiUgs.
Crecker Department.
Whit. Gr;u tie Ware, S mi Porcelain,
Decorated Gina, Tea Sets, Dinner Sets,
Tile. Sets. Glassware, Tinware, Fancy
China and Vases, Oil Stoves.
Call and examine for your
self. II pays to buy
AT
Blacksncr's
New York Store,
Manchester Dpoe'.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-10-26

The beams smile on, and Heaven serene
Still bends, as though no prayer had been,
And the breezes moan, as still they wave,
"When man is po,oerless, Heaven cannot
sdue."
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-10-26

so God, have mercy!" a mother cried,
AS she humbly knelt at the cradle side.
80 God, have mercy and hear my prayer,
And take my babe in thy tender care.
The Angel of Death is in the room,
And is calling loud for my babe to come.
Thou, thou alone, hast power to save;
o God, have mercy It's all crave"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-10-18
"And he wants to paint you. Genna."

"And he wants to paint you, Genna."
said her sister maliciouay.
The brown. homely face flushed with
surprise. She was toe much nsed to
seeing artists wandering here and
there through the fair Tuscan country
to be surprised at his appearance, but
that he should be should desire to paint
her seemed utterly impossible.
1T Is quite true" said the young man
meeting her astonished gaZe with one
of deep respect. II am engaged on a
picture of the Corpus Christi process
sion. j saw you and your sister taking
part in 1t. 1t would be an inestimable
favor il l might paint you from life.
VIII you grant it?"
Il am so busy always" she muir
INJURED.
1T will not detain you long he plead
ed earnestly, land any leisure time
yor can spare would suit me-"
Genna looked at Nita's flushed face
and grew more confused.
"Don't be so silly, Genna," said her
sister. ats nothing dreadful. Surely
you can for onc spare an hour from
that eternal washing, and hoeiag. and
straw-piaiting, TO please some one
else"
And Genna, coloring and hcsitating
answered bashfully that he might come
ut noon the following day, and she
would give him a sitting.
That plain sister is worth a hun
dred such vain little fools as the other"
thought Rufo. as, after many courteous
thanks, he left them. and was walking
rapidly homeward. But it is the other
men will love-"
And he was right for Genna had not
one lover, and Nita-Nita had the whole
countryside at her feet, and already
claimed the young painter as her last
conquest.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-10-18
NAPOLEO MS READY ANSWER
He Compares His Parchment Thin
ness to n Fat Woman.

~ So"uaTcS "hS AhAh-
ness to n Fat I'M
After the thirteenth Vandemaire,
when Napoleon Bonaparte was really
in the position Of Dictator of Paris,
he had to contend against a famine
that made public distribution OF bread
necessary. Naturally the scarcity of
food was liable to become a serious ele-
ment I'm the politics Of the time. 1t was
essential to look carefully to the state
of feeling In the mob, which had so
often proved itself capable Of over
throwing an administration. Napo-
leon was walking along the street with
a part of his staff one morning, after
the distribution of bread had been in.
sufficient. and tumultous scenes were
occurring in front Of the doors Of the
bakers. As the officers passed the
crowd jeered at them. One woman,
m~onstrously big and fat, made herself
conspicuous by wild ge~sticnlation. "All
that crowd Of epaulat wearers are
making a laughing stock of usr' she
exclaimed bitterly. 'If they can eat
and grow fat Ii Is all the same to them
If the poor people are starving"
Napoleon stopped and interrupted
her. MY good woman he said. look
me over carefully and tell me which of
us two Is the fatter just now"
Napoleon at that time was as thin
as n rail. He says himself. ct was like
a sheet Of parchment" The crowd took
In the situation ut once and broke into
laughter and cheers. The story wa
told all over Paris. and had avery an
preciable influence in calming the irri-
tation Of tn populace.
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sensitive to Noise.

\ Octave Feulllet. from all accounts
h have been a hard man to live
h Nine. Feuillet, who ought to
bv, declares that he was n victim to
nerves. A strange voice, one he
! maccustomed to, in the house,
|e him wild. When he was ailing
dresses had to be piled up against
doors, so as to keep out the ordinary
Es. When in the country the
wing Of cocks, the cracking Of hens
! neighing Of horses made him fran
For q man of poctical tempera-
t the twitter of swallows, the
ping Of sparraws, caused him
BY. By steady pistod practice says
wife. he extermjnated all the owls
country garden where he was liv-
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-10-18
Gln.s wedding.

All the glass that one can conjure up
Is the proper setting for a crystal we'd
ding. The flowers arranged in all
sorts Of glass vessels and reflected in
IS many mirrors rs possible, both
through the house and on the table,
and the use Of glass as lar AS possible
In CRYING the food, for the candle
sticks, and even for the shades, are the
possibilities OF such a feast If ones
closet holds much ~cut-glass, It Is par
ticularly beautiful with yellow chrys-
anthemums, or scarlet giadiolus, or
even with the scarlet geranium.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-10-18

other pills. Hence, their great popularity
with sufferers from habitual constipation,
piles and their attendant discomfort and
manifold arrangements. The Pellets"
are purely vegetable and perfectly harmless
in any condition of the system. No care is
required while using them; they do not
interfere with the diet, habits or occupa-
ton, and produce no pain gripping oraslock
to the system. They act in a mild, easy and
natural way and there is no reaction after
ward. Their help lasts.
The Pellets cure b~iliousness, sick and
bilious headache, dizziness, costiveness. or
constipation, sour stomach, loss of appetite,
coated tongue, indigo stion, or dyspepsia.
windy belchings, heartburn" pain and
distress after eating, and kindred derange-
ments of the liver, stomach and bowels.
In proof of their superior excellence, il can
be truthfully said, that they are always
adopted as a household remedy after the
first trial. Put up in sealed. glass vials,
therefore always fresh and reliable. One
little Pellet is a laxative, two are mildly
cathartic. AS a dinner pill" TO promote
digestion, or to relieve distress from over
eating, take one after dinner. They are
tiny, sugar-coated ~granules; any child will
readily take them.
Accept no substitute that may be recon-
mended to be just as good" 1t may be
better for The dealer, because of paying him
a better profit, but he is not the one who
needs help.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-10-18
KNOWLEDGE

nngs comfort and improvement and
to personal enjoyment when
Y used. The many, who live bet
nan others and enjoy life more, with
Expenditure, by more promptly
ang the worlds best products TO
needs OF physical being, will attest
'alue to health of the pure liquid
i've principles embraced in the
Eay, Syrup Of Figs.
sicellence is due to its presenting
iOfm most acceptable and pleas
Ssne taste, the refreshing and truly
ucia, properties of a perfect lax
enectually cleansing the system,
'ulng colds, headaches and fevers
,Fimanently curing constipation.
ss,Sen satisfaction to millions and
";.a The approval of the medical
T'on' because it acts on the Kid
liver and Towels without weak
@em and il is perfectly free from
Objectionable substance.
q Figs is for sale by all drug
oVc and 81 bottles, but it is man
MI sJ,ea 9y the California Fig Syrup
~ sh whose name is printed on every
also the name, Syrup of Figs
MY well Informed, you win not
any substitute il offered.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-10-18

A most important branch OF business Ii
the human mechanism Is that transacted by
the kidneys. II your kidneys haye gone GUS
OF business, look out. Soon they will be-
come diseased, unless they resume the
payment Of their debt to nature. Use Hos,
letters Stomach Bitters at the start aud
all will be well. Employ 1t, too, for malar-
lal and dyspeptic troubles, constipation, Nv
er complaint and feebleness.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-10-18
lightning Made Him . coIored Man.

Bill Colby and Spencer Mills took
refuge under a poplar tree at Trimble,
Tenn. during a thunder storm. Light
ming struck the tree and severely stun.
ned both Of them. After the tree was
struck a heavy rain set In. and for sew
eral hours the men lay unconscious,
exposed to a beating rain. When con-
sc%iousness returned Goldby and Mills
arose stiff and sore. and when the lat
ter looked at his companion he was
Mortified to discover that his skin had
been turned as black nj that Of any
African. and II has remained 80 ever
since. Mills skin vas not affected In
the least. and the c0loring of Goldby's
slSn Is the only III effects OF their mar
row escape from death.-Memphis
Commercial Appeal.
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Ga

There is i man outside who wants
to know if the editor Is in" said the
Hooters new Office boy.
Show him up"
mo. Sir" was the firm reply. III
resign first. He says that's what the
editors been doing, an he's looking for
ore."-Washington Star.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-10-18
Dfsgracea.

She-Don't be discouraged, Reginald,
dear! Father gives you all the money
you wrnt
yes. I know; but he has to work for
ik'-LiIA
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-10-18
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder

official tests showed it to be highest in leaveninp power
puest in quality, and most efficient in results of all baking
powders made. Accordingly, the Highest Award and Gold
Medal we're conferred on DR.. Prices at the Midwinter Fair
The triumph at San Francisco confirms the victory at
Chicago. The Midwinter Fair verdict ~sustains and vindi-
|utes the bestowai of highest honors on DR.. Prices bv thu
lhr Of awards at the Worlds Columbian Exposition.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-10-18

1t would hardly he proper TO say THAI
the murderer who is hanged Is treated WIFE
great cord-iality.
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Too mich Snmenena.

saser-Well, how do you like he
an mderstudy?
is Wings-Not much. It's all work
10 play.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-10-18

The suitor who gets the mitten isn't like.
" TO pronounce the contest an engagement
with soft gloves.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-10-18

It's well 10 have a large banK accouh.,
papers for weeks to give account or
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-10-18

RAILWAYS are a modern invention, ont ths
first bus brought o America was O'''
bus.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-10-18
Gone Ont OF Business.

A hen resembles an old tramp In am
bush when she's laying for you.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-10-18

No Shirt Is the new chief Of the Umatiiia
Indians. SnOuld he be allowed to visit the
white settlements?
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-10-18

Karl's Clover Root Tea, -
The great RlosI ouriher gives freshness and clearhess
LoIhs Iomplexiou aud cures Constipation. Goc.'OSpeh
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-10-18

rs ,-oo,h Of winter may be cold. but
haIf so cold as the glance or Tue
man You strike for the loan Of half a doS
La
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TATE on ONO. CITY or TOLEDO, l..

This is the season Of the year when the
hook and lynn stories MI the air.