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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07
AN ANCIENT DWELLING.
1t Has Been Occupied for More Thar
Two Hundred Years.

Two Hundred Years.
The accompanying illustration is
from a recent photograph of an old
house yet standing in Germantown,
Philadelphia, erected in 1886, 90 years
before the revolutionary war. The
structure was built by one Shoemaker,
an immigrant from Germany, and
stands on the level surface of a great
bowlder about 20 feet higher than the
surrounding land. William Penn once
preached to a large assemblage from
the top of this stone, and the spot be-
came known as PENIS rock, which
name it yet bears. The house is one
of the oldest buildings in the country,
and has the unique record of having
been continuously occupied as dwell
ing for more than 200 years. Formerly
large creek ran past the house of the
rock, but few years since the stream
was covered by sewer and the Rock
House" now presents an appearance
totally uneccountable to the stIan-
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07

My little boy, when two years of age,
was taken very i'll with bloody tlux. l
was advised to use Chamberlain's Colo,
Cholera and Diarrh9a Remedy, and
luckily procured part of bottle. l care
fully read the directions and gave it ac-
cordingly. He was very low, but slowly
and surely he began to improve, gradual
ly recovered, and is now as stout and
strong as ever. l feel sure it saved his
life. | never can praise the Remedy
its worth. | am sorry every one in the
world does not know how good it is, as
do.-Mrs. Lima S. Hinton, Grahamsville,
Marion Co., Florida. For sale by
G. L. Richardson, Peru and Weston,
L. C. Bolster, Bondvil.e.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07

The democratic county convention
held at Newfane last week, endorsed
their presidential ticket but repudiat-
ed the platform. In effect they said
that they were willing to swallow the
devil but id if they would drink
his broth. In this they 60 steE
less than W. L. Gibson, one OF
their nominees for senator. Nh.
Gibson does not endorse the platform
nor will he vote for Bryan. Like a
patriotic sensible democrat he will
probably vote for Mckinley,
The follow is the full ticket put
forth by this inconsistent gathering
For senators, W. A. Brown jack
sonville, w. L. Gibson Londonderry
Assistant judges county court, +.
E. Wheeler Wilmington, j. B. Min.
ard Westminster.
Sheriff, Henry W. Bellows MARI
boro.
States attorney, S. I. Davenport
Brattleboro.
High baliff, A. W. Chids Brat
tleboro.
Judges of Probate, Royal Tyler
Brattleboro, O. M. George Rocking
ham.
County commissioner, W. r. Ly
man Stratton.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07

If you have ever seen little child in
the agony Of summer complaint, you can
realize the danger of the trouble and APP
precate the value of instantaneous relief
always afforded by DeWitt's Collie &
Cholera Cure. For dysentery and dir
rhGa it is a reliable remedy. We could
not afford to recomend this as a cure I'M
less it were cure.
c. f. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hi, BOndville, G. G.
Smith, So Londonderry and F. B. Pier
Rawsodyille.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07

If modesty is commendable the
free silverites will wear something
richer than crown of thorns. They
claim that they will carry every state
west and south of Pennsylvania and
class that state and those east of it as
doubtful. We don't see what in time
they want the whole earth for. They
might be satisfied to let Mckinley
have Vermont.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07

A tidal wave on the coast of the
Yellow sea destroyed 1000 Chinese
on the 26, of July. From the stories
of eye-witnesses aud the reports of
people in the country back from the
coast, the wave was five miles wide.
Thousands of tons of water were
thrown for miles inland, and every
thing in its path was swept away.
Many villages were entirely destroy
ed, and it is estimated that fully 1000
people persisted. All the cattle were
drowned and the rice fields were
obliterated.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07

1t doesn't matter much whether SICK
headche, biliousness, Indigestion an6
constipation are caused by neglect or by
unav oidable circumstances; DeWitt's
Little Early Risers will speedily cure
them all.
c. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville, u. G.
Smith, So. Londonderry and F. b. Pier
Jacksonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07

A special from Toronto says: The
Canadian banks are to call in more
loans from the United States as the
result of the free silver scare. 1t is
estimated that considerably over ST.
100000 in gold coin has been import
ed into Canada this month. Most
of this gold has been brought from
New York by way of Montreal. The
Bank of Toronto, however, since
July 4, has brought in s45O,OOO of
gold coin from the states. All this
money represents loans called in.
tom house quoted gold at s1.04 per
pennyweight.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07

Theories of cure may be discussed at
length by physicians, but the sufferers
want quick relief and One Minute Cough
Cure will sgive it to them. A safe cure
for children, 1t is "the only harmless
remedy that produces immediate results"
C. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E.
Smith, Jamaica and Jonas Hill Bond
vile, G. G. Smith, So. Londonderry and
F. b. Pier, Jacksonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07

Wepropose to stop the low prices of
farms and of farm products. says Mr..
Williams to the Vermont farmers
How? By issuing two fifty-cent dol
lars for one of gold. 1t isn't so easy
to fool Vermont farmer as some
folks think. Boston Herald
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07
CHARLES n. MATCHETT.


SOcial!st-LabOr Candidate Tor Inc fresl-
dency of the United States.
Charles II. Matchett, the socialist
labor candidate for the presidency Of
the United States, is a carpenter, who
lives in Brooklyn. He works for union
wages with hammer, saw and Level,
just like any other carpenter, and is one
of the most unassuming men in the big
town of which he is a citizen. He is not
new in the political field. He was once
n candidate for the mayoralty of Brook
Ign, and four years ago he asked the
people to vote for him rs vice president
on the labor ticket. Later he was nomi-
mated by the socialists for governor Of
New York. Mr. Matchett is an eloquent
speaker, but he will not appear on the
stump for his party in this campaign.
lie says that he has no money to spend
in this way. He must earn his own liv-
ing and will continue his daily work at
the bench and trust to the patriotism of
the people for their votes. The social
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07

Bourke Cochran, the eloquent New
York Democrat, has just returned
from visit to Europe and in an in
terview has given out that he repudi.
ates both the Chicago platform and
ticket and proposes to take the stump
for Mckinley.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07

Mrs. Louis Whitney Of Troy, N.
Y, who was visiting at Bennington,
while riding her bicycle, attempted to
cross the railroad track near the SOL
diers' home and was thrown, fractur-
ing her skull and sustaining internal
injuries. 1t is thought that she will
die. Mrs. Whitney was for many
years teacher in the Bennington
schools.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07

Spain need not be worrying her.
self and increasing her already large
debt in anticipation of an immediate
war with the United States. We
shall have all the trouble we want,
right at home, for several months to
come,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07

istic candidate does not believe that the
silver and gold question, free trade or
tariff, have any bearing on the prospect
ty of the country or the reserve. The
kernel of the present trouble, he says,
lies in the labor system, which is in
famously unjust, and which must be
thoroughly reformed before mankind
will be happy. Mr.. Matchett has good
war record. He served in the union
navy during the war and is member
Of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Matthew Mcguire his running mate, is
an alderman of Paterson, N. j., a we'll
known labor organizer and the proprie-
tor of socialstic paper.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07

The whole system is drained and un
dermined by indolent ulcers and open
sores. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
speedily heals them. 1t is the best pile
cure known.
C. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. f. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville, G. G.
Smith, So. Londonderry and f. B. Pier,
Rawsonville,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07

A terrible railroad collision occurred
near Atlantic City, N. j., the latter
part of the week, Forty-four persons
were killed and a much larger num-
Der injured, some of whom will die.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07

Amie-They say the young Duke
is a great stamp collector.
BELIEVE noticed he doesn't go
near any girl who hasn't got them.
Amie-Got what?
Belle-The stamps.-N. Y. Press
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07

ger who cannot fathom the rea-
son for building dwelling on
the arid expanse of stone, not
being aware of the old time creel;
which in sudden storms might have chr
ried away any structure less securely
placed. A few years since the house
was plastered on the outside, which OK
plains its somewhat modern appearance
in the cut annexed
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07
The BRYAN CROWD.

And everyone that was in distress,
and every one that was in debt, and
every one that was discontinued gath
themselves unto him and he be-
came captain over them Samuel
xxi, 2.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07
SPECTACLES I!

No matter if somebody does Try to dis
suade you. Yours is the pain ard dan
ger. We do not charge anything for eN-
amnatious of the eyes and if an oculist's
care is needed we frankly tell you. II
your glasses are crooked or bend or pincl
we viii set them right for nothing
Glasses sent by mail or stage viii re
ceiye our prompt attention and will b.
returned the same day. People wishing
glasses and are not able to call on us send
at once for our test cards with mstruc.
lions to use same,
Carleton n Lugcnei
Manchester Centre VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07

What has become of the Herald
Woodbury. libel suit? Is it to be
smothered?
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07
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??, 1896-08-07

The Ninth Vermont Veteran asso-
citation will hold its annual reunion at
Burlington August 20.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07

The Rutland county veterans re-
union will be held at Fir Haven on
August IL.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07

The smallest tree in the world is the
Greenland birch. Its height is less
than three inches, yet it covers radius
of two or three feet,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07

81 have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla and
it has given me a good appetite" Annie
L. johnson, w. Woodstock, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound


viii cure the worst forms of female
complaints, all ovarian troubles, in
fammation and liberation, falling and
displacements of the womb, and conse-
quent spinal weakness, and is pecu-
liarly adapted to the change of life.
Every time it will cure Backache.
1t has cured more cases of leucors
rhea by removing the cause, than any
remedy the world has ever known; 1t
Is almost infallible in such cases. 1t
dissolves and expels tumors from the
uterus in an early stage of develop
ment, and checks any tendency to can
cerous humors. Lydia E. Pinkham's
Liver Pills work in unison with the
Compound, and are sure cure for
constipation and sick headache. Mrs.
Pinkham's Sanative Wash is of great
value for local application.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07
- THE

Londonderry Sitter.
Issued every Friday Morning, Terms
$l.00 year at offices where bundles are
sent. $l.l0 where sent in Single Wrap
ners. Address
The Sitter,
So, Londonderry, VI.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07

Nearly a Million Pensioners.
In round numbers there are over 900,-
900 persons drawing pensions as re-
suit Of the civil war.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07
PET|BONE & Co.
Manchester Depot, Vt.
A Full Line of
Patent Medicines
and
Druggists SundrIes.
We carry the
n. Y. Elastic Truss

Which is without exception the best and
cheapest on the market.
Our stock of Drugs and Chemicals is
now complete and OF the fist quality.
Prescriptions receive our careful at
tcntiou.
Ordeas by mail or otherwise are
promptly and satisfactorily f,ted.
. 1t viii pay you to give us trial.
Prices, Rock Bottom.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07
Poor
Blood

is starved blood. 1t
shows itself in pale
cheeks, white lips,
weak digestion, no ap-
petite, exhaustion, lack
Of nerve force, soft
muscles, and, chief Of
all, weak muscles. Your
doctor calls it Anaemia.
He will tell you that
the weakening weather
Of summer often brings
It on.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-08-07
If Your
Eyes

Pain, smart or water it is their plead
ing for help.
The evening times., 1896-09-22

had been gathered by fortunate operations
under Mr.. Gallot's advice, and was based
upon winnings in the Louisiana lottery.
II played the lottery systematically"
she said, las you know all of us did in New
Orleans. In 1887 l won SIS, 900 and also
made other winnings. 1 put the money in
Mr.. GaHot's hands, and have used it sue
cessfuly by his aid.
He has never given me anything, as
alleged. am sure he is not connected with
the conspiracy to wreck the bank"
Mrs Buscaron said Mr.. Gallot has her
power of attorney, and is now managing
her business in the South. 1t is understood
she has received a telegram from her attor-
ney which advised her not to talk.
Leather preferred, Western Union and
Reading were the features of the stock
market after II O'Clock. Leather pre-
ferred rose to 81 Ia, a gain of 8 per cent
as compared with Mondays final sale,
while Western Union advanced to 81 and
Reading to II 1-2. The general market
was dull and steady. London firms sold
St Paul ard Louisville and Nashville, but
not enough stock was thrown nthe market
to have any influence. Local brokers
credited with acting for prominent bear
GENERATORS were also sellers in II moderate
way. At midday the market was quiet and
steady.
The evening times., 1896-09-22

Old mouse lust back of st. Johns Church, at
Potomac and U streets II was fine rest
dence III his day, ana he kept 1t in good
style. The girls and boys OF his ia. a.nily,
artertneir uuiher' death, ran the place and
enjoyed life.
Tuc young men married, but neither OF
Tin. girls found anybody quite to suit her
fancy they Withdrew little from So
ci,ty after the subs were married, but
were sun happy in their home with their
father. When he died their light and al
Joy went out, and THEY withdrew TO wait
wtIa tate might brin--
Thepcxtblow came when ohnCruikshans
died. William, who had Lcen less active
in their affairs, passed away about the
same time The two ere lett wholly alone,
ard as they felt. without Giends- They
had not been quite friendly with Johns
widow, and wien the settlement of his
estate came up, wide differences of opinion
arose.
The old ladies' remembered then, bitterly,
that there was n will which guaranteed
them certain things. John had agreed to
care for them if tkey let it go, and they
had trusted him, and not in vain. But no W
he was gone. When the.r sister law made
her claims they brought out the will, and
a contest came on iu court. Mr.. Franklin
Mackey represented the widow and Mr..
James Cragin the sisters.
The evening times., 1896-09-22

The contest began a year ago. The VIII,
brought out thus eighteen years after the
testator'S death, was refused probate. a
decree was passed for the sale or the
property and distribution of the proceeds.
The sisters We're indignant IL their heart
broken distress. When the sale was made
they refused TO recognize its legality and
would not bid on their home.
1t is claimed by the opposing interest
that they could have bought it In ana
would have done 50 II they had listened TO
the advice of friends. They failed to do
so and their lifelong hone Was sold oref
their heads. The buyer was Mrs. Anna
Hays, wife OF ]. c. Hays, the grocer IN
NJ street, near Potomac.
The old ladies decI AIRED they would
never surrender possession OF the place.
In moments OF vehement feeling they
have declared that death would be more
welcome. The old Bouse has fallen into
decay. Its tenants long ago shut up the
parlor and souie of the main rooms The
front steps and porch are old and ricket
The pa mel has been eaten away by the ele'
ments.
The lower front shutters have seldom
been opened i'll years. The upper shut
tiers are hanging loosely. The front en-
trance is almost never used. The bell
The evening times., 1896-09-22
The Old Cruikshank House.

handle is gone. leaving "A gaping hole
The side entrance leads to a littIe court
borderet with hedge of box with flower
neatly kept and several pear and ether
fruit trees. The only sign of hatitatiOn
and use Of the place is the bright brass door
knob of the door leading to the dining
room from the little side porch between
the main residence and the kitchen.
WORKOUT GENTILITY.
Everything else is weather worn and
neglected. The shutters are loose, the
paint dead and washed away. two or three
window panes broken. Altogether to fine
sensibilities a ncst lively picture OF faded
and worn-out gentitlity.
Into this scene Deputy Marshal Cook
and Mr.. Hays pushed their wa y last Friday
afternoon. They had writ of assistance
from Judge Cox The old ladies had known
for several weeks that the place was sold.
They were prcpar in every way in their
power to resist. They had been seclulI-
ing themselves more completely than ever
so As to escape service of any paper
When Mr.. Cook Knocked at the dooI' there
was no answer. Stih he and Mr. Hays
were reasonably sure the Messrs. Cruik-
shank were there. The groceryman had
been seen to call during the day.
Mr.. Cook had no recourse but to force
open a window. This he did, and the
noise brought Miss Kate to a rarley. She
was informed what they wanted. She
must move by Tuesday morning-today,
The evening times., 1896-09-22

as it WAS obviously futile TO attempt to
defeat Williams in the convention, 80 unani-
nous is the sentiment for him outside Bos-
side Boston. scarcely dozen sound money
delegates have been elected TO the conven-
ton.
Williams friends say he is destined to
become as popular au idol with the DernOc-
cracy was Gov. Russell. His term in
Congress sIo wed that he was debater and
parliamentary fighter OF no mean order, and
the enthusiasm that has greeted his stump
ing tour in Maine proves that tie has the
element of personal magnetism SO essential
IN a political leader. OF course, the Repub-
Leans declare this alleged briIliancy is only
the glitter of youth-for Mr.. Williams is
stili under fort y-and tn at he Will be sno wed
under when the good democrats add their
votes to the total for Gov. Wolcutt
At Thursdays convention the Chicago
platform and ticket VIII in all probability
be enthusiast cally iBdorsed.
The evening times., 1896-09-22

Twenty years OF saclusion, be gun with the
return home from the funeral OF their
father, Will tomorrow be pitiably broken
for two ladies' well known in Georgetow n.
They are Miss Sarah and Miss Catharine
Cruikshank.
Their home at No. 1918 Potomac street
has been sold, and they aIe unwilling -
move and believe they are victims OF injus-
tice. They are to be driven into the street.
These IauIes are oiu aha eceentrtc Miss
Saran has rarely been outside their home
since her fathers death, and seldom las
seen anybody within tier own doors MISS
Kate has gone out to market and 10 at
tend to Their small business affairs, 'iud 10
church frequently, but nothing more The
remainder of The tiViIe they spent in tieir
home, talking over past pleasures, readihe
and caring for few pets.
They got along well enough TIL Their
brother John Cruiksl:anS, the attorney,
died, three years ago. Up TO that time ne
and his family Were often with them, and
their peculiarities were not 50 marked
nor SO much talked about.
Their father was Richard CruikshaDk,
well known, thirty Years ago, in Genrs.
town as bookseller. He had quite n
fortune al his death, apd gave il to his two
sous, Wiliiam and John, and his two d;iuf'i-
ters- He made a will providing for the
division of tie property. but there was
serious, if not fatal. informality.
LET THEIR BROTHERS MANAGE
John was a lawyer, and he told them the
best thing WIS to leave the management Ct
the estate to Wiil;an, and him self, as the
will was invalid. They agreed, and for
nearly eighteen years thctwo men provide
for their sisters, who II led upon hem more
and more as the years passed.
arrl CrUkshank had iivedin the quaint
The evening times., 1896-09-22
QCIGLEY CASE INQUEST.
Jury Investigating the killing on
Saturday Night.

Coroner HanImett held an inquest this
afternoon at j. William Lees undertak-
ing establishment, over the remains of
John @ uigIey, who was knocked down by a
Ninth street electric car at the Pennsyl-
v0nia avenue crossing Saturday night
and died Sunday at the Emergency Hos
pital without recovering Consciousness.
Quigley read an advertisement OF "A shoe
house, which had reduced tine price OF a
certain grade OF shoes from SIS to So per
pair. lie came uptown from his home in
South Washington and purchased Il pair uf
the CATERS and was wearing them when
the car struck him A number OF wit
nesses testified concerning the accident
Some of these gave IL as their opinion that
the deceased was under the influence Cf
liquor at the time Others testified that he
was sober.
II appears that he was trying to Cross
the street after the ca started north and
was struck on the head and knocked sense
lssc by one of the hand rails ON the side Of
the trailer near its hind end DR.. Carr
of the Emergency Hospital said that Mr..
Quigley remained unconscious until his
death. which resulted from cerebral hem
orrhage and fracture at the base OF the
brain.
The evening times., 1896-09-22
Mr. JOHN M'KENNA
Testifies that
Dr.. Young Cured Him in
One Month.

Very few men are better known OF moro
highly respected than Mr.. John McKenna
the contractor, whose place OF business
is 14l2 Tbirty-fourtb street Northwest
Mr.. McKenna became a resident of Wash
iugton in 1851, and has resided here ever
since. lie has this TO say Of DR.. Young's
treatment:
When placed myself under the care of
DR.. Young, about one month ago, 1 was
but a shadow OF my former self. 1 cougbed
incessantly and was becoming more and
more emaciated every day. My nervous
system was completely run down. There
was q continual dropping OF nIucus into
my throat, and my nose was always stop
ped up. NJ appetite was poor, every at
tempt at eating nauseating me. / was
steadily losing flesh, ana was unable to
attend to my business. / despaired Of
eyer being well again. Today / can truth
fully say that DIR. Young has made a well
man of me. My cough and all my aches
aud pains have vanished. / can not speak
abilityn