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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16
The Grape Vine swing.

N"fs oWAhks
When was boy on the old plantation,
Down by the deep bayou,
The fairest spot in all creation,
Under the arching blue;
When the wind came over the cotton and
corn,
To the long slim loop I'd spring,
with bare feet brown and hat brim torn,
And swing in the grape vine swing.
Swinging in the grape vine swing,
Laughter where the wild birds
sing,
| dream and sigh for the days gone
by,
Swinging in the grape vine swing.
Out DER the water lilies bonnie and. bright
Back to the moss grown trees,
| shouted and laughed with heart as
As a wild rose tossed by the breeze.
The hooking birds joined in my reckless
glee,
! longed for no angels wing,
| was just as near Heaven as | wanted to
be.
Swinging in the grape vine swing.
Swinging in the grape vine swing,
Laughing where the wild birds
sing;
oh ! to be boy with heart full
of joy,
Swinging in the grape vine swing,
I'm weary at morn, I'm weary at night,
Pm fretted and sore at heart,
And care is sowing my locks with white
As went through the fevefedsdArt,
I'm tired with the world with its pride
and pomp,
And fame seems a worthless thing
I'd barter it all for one days romp,
And swing in the grape vine swing
Swinging in the grape vine swing,
Laughing where the wild birds
sing;
l would l were away from the
world today,
Swinging in the grape vine swing.
Boston journal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16
STATE NEWS.

Gov. Woodbury. has extended to
Gen. John M. Schodeld, command
ing the United States army, an invi-
tation to attend the encampment OF
the Vermont national guard on gov.
ernor's day, August Is, and the invi-
tation has been accepted,
Three large barns and a shed be-
longing to F. ID. Proctor, located
about two miles north of Proctor vii
lage on the Goodno crossroad, were
burned Monday night with all the con-
tents. The barns contained 10 tons
of hay, 10 tons of straw, three horse
rakes, two wagons, a single pair of
sleighs, furniture belonging to Felix
Yando, threshing machine and other
farm implements.
On Saturday afternoon, as Harry
Stevens and Mrs. Wilson were rid
ing on the dugway near the ice house,
at Ludlow, the horse ran, throwing
both out. Stevens had leg broken
twice. Mrs. Wilson was not injured.
The horse crossed Bailey bridge,
then down Pond street. Near N.
II. Woodward's the runaway horse
collided with a team going to Tyson.
Stevens was taken to the Goddard
house and his leg set by Drs. Spaf-
ford, Lane and Bryant. The parties
live near Gassetts.
A Bellows Falls dispatch of Sun
day says misplaced switch o.night,
at the south of the village, on the
Connecticut division of the Boston
and Maine, threw the New York ex-
press, due here at $50, upon siding
causing collision with freight train.
Engineer John Brennan and Con-
ductor Moore of Windsor were in
charge of the train, which comprised
six cars. The switch was in curve
and was not seen till engine reached
it, running full speed. Brennan re-
versed his engine, applied the brakes
and jumped, receiving severe injuries
about the head and shoulders. His
fireman jumped also, but escaped in
juries, as did all others on the train,
except for a few slight bruises. The
engine struck full blow, passing its
whole length into the first freight car,
which was fully loaded with a variety
of merchandise, and smashing two OF
three others. The smokestack was
broken off and set fire to the wreck.
A fire alarm brought the fire depart
ment, which succeeded in keeping the
fire confined to the one car lying on
the top of the locomotive. That cal
and freight were nearly destroyed
A freight engine following drew the
passenger train back and to the depot
on another track. Only a slight de-
lay was c,iused. Considerable mystery
surrounds the condition of the switch
as it had not been used today and 9
shifting engine passed it 20 minutes
earlier, when it was all right. NJ
employee had occasion to change il
and it is unknown who did, or why il
was not locked. A searching inves
tigation is to be held
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16

When moving into our present home
found . bottle Of chamberlain's Pain
Balm left by former tenant. On the la
bel found the statement that 1t was
good for cuts and burns. l can testify
to the truth of this. Nothing in all my
experience has found its equal for treat
ing blisters or burns. +. E. Barrett,
manager lie Sueur Sentinel, lie Sueur,
Mum. Pam Balm is also sure cure
for rheumatism.
For sale by ID. b. Goddard. So. Lon
donderry and G. L. Richardson, Peru
and Weston, l., c. Bolster, Bondville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16
Lightning and the Prodigai.

Abner Hornbeck, when II years
old, left his home at Neversink, N.
Y, after quarrel with his parents.
He started West to make his for
tune, and for twelve years they knew
nothing of him. Tuesday afternoon
he came back soaked with rain, be-
draggled in appearance and in finan-
cial straits. His parents hardly knew
him, but they welcomed him with
open arms and were happy in his re-
turn.
A terrible thunder storm was rag
ing and a bolt of lightning shocked
them all. 1t was found that the
lightning had killed calf just out
side and then glanced in, and on the
table opened the family Bible. A
mark was found at the fifteenth chap
ter of Luke. There was black
mark opposite the verse which reads :
"And bring hither the fatted calf and
kill it, and let us eat and lie merry"
81 regard Hoods Pills as the best fam
lily cathartc that can be obtained" Mrs.
Alice Cone, So. Shaftsburg, VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16

There is fun ahead, and lots of it.
Governor Woodbury. has sued the
Rutland Herald for libel, fixing the
ad damnum at $4,000. The action
is based upon an article published in
the Herald last week wherein the
Governor is classed as rum seller
within the meaning of the law. The
Governor owns the Van Ness House
at Burlington and runs it. not per-
sonally but through manager. The
Herald article charged that notwith-
standing the Van Ness House kept
no bar, liquor was served to guests in
their rooms and at the table every day,
Sundays not excepted. The Herald
claimed also to have in its possession
several bottles of liquor purchased at
the Van Ness.
The Governor claims that if liquor
has been furnished guests of the
house, employees, upon their own re-
sponsibility, have done it and with
out his knowledge or consent. Of
course we are bound to believe the
Governor, nevertheless, to the ordi-
nary mind 1t seems passing strange
that a man should run a house fol
years, even through general mana
ger, and not look into its affairs close
enough, as a good business man, like
Governor Woodbury., would and no
know that his employees were regu
larry serving the guests of the hostel
Tie with liquor, if they do, as it il
charged, without knowing it. How
ever, There are mighty possibilities O.
light in this suit and if it ever come.
OH, which we much doubt, we will
have the biggest legal conteptio,
ever witnessed in the State. Boil
parties have plenty of money and i
the issue is tried it of necessity will
How freely. The Herald has one ad
vantage, at least, so far as money i.
concerned. Its increased sales will
largely, if not wholly, compensate i
1or necessary outlay in making a bit
ter defense.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16
Sl1terlets-ShOrt and Snappy.

The scheme for the restoration If
queen Lii, could not stand quietly by
and see the sea serpent monopolse
public attention; hence the newspa-
per outbreak.
Kansas, which already holds the
pelt as the champion incubator of new
political parties, has brought forth
another.-lndependent American.
Bald-headed men may be wise, but
1t isn't safe to accept bald head as
the badge of wisdom, without inves-
tigating.
Shades of our ancestors In
Washington city they shoot bows for
hooking fruit which hangs temptingly
over the back fence, and make social
lions of the bribers of legislatures.
Some people seem 10 have an idea
An erroneous one-that a great
principle, cannot exist without the
constant holding of public meetings.
"Come to my arms" quoth the sea
10 the pretty girls; "come down with
the cash." quoth the seaside landlord
to their papas.
There is one decided advantage in
having the fastest warships. 1t gives
us the choice between fighting anG
running away.
The rainy season may have stop
ped military movements in Cuba, bu
1t has no visible effect upon the man
ufacture of Cuban news.
There are lots of people who thinl
the U. 5. needs an English Ambas
sador who has few American idea
much worse than it does a strons
man for President.
Notwithstanding her absolute di
vorce Mrs. Corbett wants "Jim" {,
win; if he doesn't that 500 weel
allmony may not be paid to her.
The Defender should have all he
accidents In the trial races. 1t will
not do to let the Valkyrie win tina
cup by an accident.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16
THE LONDONDERRY SITTER.

r. G. Dunn & Co.'s weekly review
of trade says; Business continues
unusually active for midsummer and
though there is perceptible relaxation
there are no signs of reaction. The
industries continue to make progress
and higher prices for iron and steel
products prove that the supply has
not yet outrun the demand.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16

Justice Jackson of the United
States Supreme Court died at West
Meade, Tenn, Thursday. The JUS
tice had been in failing health for
some time. His illness increased af-
ter his recent return from Washing
ton. All hopes of saving his life
were abandoned long since by his
family.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16

The Salina, Kan, girl who tele-
graphed invitations to her wedding,
knows what to do with bird in the
hand when she gets him.
II is said that the moths will not at
tack green fabrics. Arsenic is used
in dyeing green, and the moths are
wise enough to shun that deadly drug.
The census of Niagara Falls, just
finished, shows that city to have a
population of 1858. The popula-
ton in 1892 was estimated to be a
bout 10000.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16

My boy was taken with disease re-
sembling bloody flux. The first thing |
thought of was Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrh@a Remedy. Two
doses of it settled the matter and cured
him sound and well. heartily recon-
mend this remedy to all persons suffer ing
from like complaint. will answer any
inquiries regarding it when stamp is in
closed. refer to any county official as
to my reliability. VIM. Roach, j. p,
Primroy, Campbell Co.. Tenn.
For sale by ID. b. Goddard, So. Lon
donderry and G. i. Richardson, Peru
and Weston, L. c. Bolster, Bondville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16

The BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhsum, Fe
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hsads, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or NO pay re-
quired. It Is guarsnteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price
Is cents pr bsx. Fer sale by Geo. g.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16

Kenneth Bazcmore had the good for
tune to leceire a small bottle of Cham
herlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhpa
Remedy when three members of his fam
lily were sick with dySentery. This one
small bottle cured them all and he had
some left which he gave to Geo. w. Ba-
kcr, prominent merchant of the place,
Lewiston, NC, and ii cured him of the
same complaint. When troubled with
dysentery, diarrhea, colo or cholera
morbus, give this remedy a trial aud you
Will be more than pleased with The result.
The praise that naturally follows its in
PRODUCTION and use has made it very
popular. % and so cent bottles
For sale by ID B. Goddard, SO. Lon
dondcrly ana g. l.. Richardson, Peru
and Weston. l.. c: Bolster, Bondvillc.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16

Argument is one thing, buncomb
quite another. To which class does
Senator Blackburn's stump assertion
belong X? "The gold bugs will have
the masses bridled and. saddled and
will ride them booted and spurred if
silver is betrayed"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16

The builder of the latest airship is
no fool. He has equipped the bot
tom of his craft with springs, which
he says will "prevent undue shock to
the passengers when it comes down to
the ground"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16

The frequency with which churches
are struck by lightning is not an ar
gument against Divine protection of
its own, but against the unbusiness
like neglect of those in charge of the
church, in failing to put up lightning
rod.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16

We are without our usual sermon
this week owing to the death Of Rev.
Talmage's wife. We shall probably
resume its regular publication next
week.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16

Mr.. A. A. Snyder, Supt. Poor Farm
Winnesheik Co., Ia, says Last winter
Mr. Robert Leach used two boxes of De.
Wits Witch Hazel Salve and cured 9
large running sore on his leg Had beer
under care of physician. for months witt
out obtaining relief. Sure cure for Piles
C. Z. Bacon, Londonderry, +. 4. Smith
Jamaica.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16

The Turks believe amber to be an
infallible guard against the injurious
effects of nicotine, hence its extensive
use for the mouthpiece Of pipes.
Missouri ranks first in mules, hav-
ing IN the last census year PSI ia
the next being Texas, with 227,432,
and the third Tennessee, with 203,-
$50.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16
--TIlFl-

Londonderry Sitter.
Issued every Friday Morning, Terms :;
$l,0O 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??, 1895-08-16

Lack of vitality and color-matter in the
bulbs causes the hair to fall out and turn
gray. We recommend Halls Hair Re
newer to prevent badness and grayness.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16
Sitter John, Editor.

Copies of this paper caa be obtained
at The Brattleboro Ne,cs rooms, Elliot
street, Brattleboro.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16
Brieflets By Wire.

George Frederick Root, who wrote
the "Battle cry Of Freedom" is dead.
A bad railroad wreck took place on
the Boston Dc Maine, near Plymouth,
N. d., Thursday. Three persons
were killed and a number injured.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16
FRIDAY MORNING, AUG. Is, 1895.

1t takes less courage to marry .
woman than it does to be husband
to her afterwards.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16
WANTED!

Agents to sell our new book, Dictionary of
United States History, by rRoF. J. FRANK
LIN JAMESON Needed by every teacher, pupils
and family; indorsed BY press aud public
agents selling fifty books per week. Successful
agents wi he made general agents. Big Pay.
PURITAN PUBLISHING CO., Boston Mass
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1895-08-16

81 regard Hoods Pills as the best fam
lily cathartic that can be obtained" Mrs.
Alice Cone, So. Shaftsburg, vt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-04

This interesting document was waited to
The Star today as message of defiance
from the clements that propose to per-
petuate on the south shore of the Potomac
the reign of vice and crime that has blot
ted the fair name of Virginia for many
months past. 1t alludes. as may be in
ferred, to the coming elections at which the
people of Alexandria County will demon
strate whether they prefer outlawry to Or
der In its unique style of composition and
orthography--the above being an exact
copy-it indicates somewhat the manner of
men who thus bid open defiance to the
peaceful and law-abiding citizens of the
county. Heretofore. the officials of Alexan-
dria County have protested that they
could do nothing. that their hands were
tied and that the criticisms heaped upon
them for their inactivity were unjust
Now it will be interesting to note whether
these same officials will be reelected to
office by the aid of the votes of the TWO
delightful communities nesting under
the protection of the withered arm of the
law. OF course, If 1t Is all arranged before
hand. as this missive seems to indicate,
there is no use for the decent people TO go
to the polls, to be bulied and abused per-
haps, by the thugs and toughs who have
thus lined themselves up on the side of the
avowed Jackson City ticket The only ques-
ton is whether the Jackson City-St Asaph
gang Is big enough to control the election
II the other elements will but take an
interest in this vital matter and cast every
legal vote to which they are entitled
The Star is unable to prophesy how Alex
andria county will acquit itself in this
months election. but 1t has an abiding
faith in the good sense of people in general,
and in the long run, and 1t really believes
that the good people of the county will
sooner or later wipe out of existence for
ever the monstrous evil for the presence Of
which they are indirectly responsible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-04

The honest poor man IS willing 10 work.
The tramp despises manual labor just as
sincerely and as perslstently as some peo-
pie who claim to be good citizens sheer at
Teformatory efforts with which they have
no sympathy. The history of chart able
relief In the District of Columbia shows
conclusvely that the idle and vicious have
been encouraged by the methods which We
have pursued while the unfortunates who
preferred employment to charity have had
very little done for their real benefit.
Natural results of the encouragement
which we have given to professional beg
gars have been annual additions to our
undesirable population. the great influx
commencing In the early winter and con-
tinuing until the warmth of springtime
and temporary cessation Of local beaevo-
lence urged the advisability of changing
the base Of mendcancy. Other cities are
strenuously endeavoring to repel the tramp
element and to reduce to a minimum the
fraud and imposition practiced upon the
charitable, and unless there Is speedy ac-
ton In the application of plans that have
worked well elsewhere. the District of Co.
lumba will be flooded with the absolutely
Idle before next winter sets in.
In self-defense therefore 1t behooves
those who have any care for the real well
fare of this community to get together in
earnest and without delay; failure to do
this may easily result in further wholesale
victimiziDg OF open-handed Westinghouse
by those who live on free fish and free
watermelons in summer time and who al
ways can be found in line at the soup
houses in winter. After careful considera-
ton 1t has been decided by some of the
thoroughly representative among local or
nF-a ,hn 20
willing to work an opportunity to support
as far as practicable themselves and their
families and the proffer is in such shape
that il will surely be rejected by the insin-
cere multitude which has lived every win
ter for some years past on the public
bounty. A proposition that offers only con-
tinuous work with postponed returns has
no charm for the tramp or for the loaf
around-town idler. The test will make
plain the worthness or unworthiness OF
those who apply for relief, for the records
will show who among the poor are willing
to help themselves and who prefer to de-
pend entirely upon extraneous aid; and
when 1t once more becomes necessary to
distribute f. cd and money and clothing. it
will be easier to do the right thing. The
cultivation of idle land by the poor and
unemployed is something that deserves en-
enlargement. Wherever work Of that sort
has been done the experiments have been
successful and there Is no reason for imag-
lining that they will be less successful here;
the only possibility Of failure Is in the
chance that a considerable proportion Of
those for whose benefit the plans are being
formulated and put into practical operation
may fail to take advantage of the opportu-
nifty, and thus Indicate a preference for
aims over self-supporting labor. The COM
munity would derive certain benefits even
from such a failure, for, Weighing its poor
in the balance, it would discover who are
worthy and who are found wanting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-04
What is President Marsh of Noun

What is President Marsh of Mount Union
College going to do about it, anyhow? He
is in a peck of trouble. to be sure, and is
determined to do something to stop the
young men students from flirting with and
making love to the young women students
al his institution, which is located at AL
lance, Ohio. But how is he going to do it ?
That query interests every human heart.
1t is an old question, and men who are
placed by an adverse fate in the position
of President Marsh have never yet solved
it to their own complete satisfaction. OF
course, love-making and education do rot
harmonic very well, but as long as coed
ucation is undertaken it is to be feared
that the educators will have to wrestle with
that same old problem, and there is every
probability that they will find themselves
ever in Just the same predicament as that
from which President Marsh is today deliv-
ering his anathemas upon Cupid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-04

New ways of dying are being brought to
light every day. A Chicago man had just
written letter, and. after the usual fash
ion, moistened the flap of the envelope with
his tongue. The sharp edge cut his tongue
and 1t bled. He paid no attention to the
wound. but In a day or two he was stricken
with blood poisoning and died. 1t is thought
that there was something in the mucilage
with which the flap was coated that pois-
oned the tongue, and now comes the nat
ural question II there may not be some sub
stance used in the manufacture of this mu-
cilage that is of poisonous nature. If SO,
some remedy should lie against the maker
of the substance that is brought into such
immediate contact with people every day
and hour. There is field for scientific in
veStigation here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-04

Would IT not be a good thing for the
Superintendent OF Police to buy few
bicycles and detail a squad of young police
men to learn to ride them, and. not only
that. to ride them very rapidly? The de-
sire Is not to give these young policemen
opportunities to distinguish themselves as
"scorchsrs" on the public streets of Wash
irgton for the qualification of their own
pleasure or of pride. but 1t has been thought
by some Of the more orderly citizens of the
District that few well mounted and well
trained members OF the police force might
do a good deal of excellent work in chasing
down those reckless riders who seem to re-
gard the Avenue and other busy thorough
fares mere cinder-paths for their own
amusement. regardless Of the perils to the
lives and limbs of the people that such
reckless use of the streets entails. The old
recipe for making hare soup necessitates
the capturing of a hare a preliminary
precaution against failure. So in all cor
receive methods invoked in municipalities
1t Is first essential to catch the offender be-
fore furnishing him. Hitherto the offender
has been too fleet to be caught. but If chased
by an agile policeman, just as well
mounted, tho chances of his escape are
mnimized. Major Moore would ensure for
himself added popularity If he were to in
augurate this scheme.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-04
What He Said.

Did you say said Mrs. Sharpe, that
woman's one consistent trait was her per-
petual perversity?"
No. replied her husband; that Is the
language of another. All 1 said was that
the later the theater season grows the
smaller their hats GET