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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01

The fact that Maj. Mckinley Meth
err hunts nor fishes will result in the
destruction of number of newspaper
jokes which have been in constant
use, with slight variations, for twelve
years.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01

Holders of some of the present cab
met portfolios should do more to DEM
onstrste their usefulness If the peo-
pie are expected to endorse the prop
osition to increase the number.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01

"A sarcasm OF tlc stage.
Quoth the manager: Madam, think not
that 1 rage;
But we might have been rich. while the
world told your praise,
II you only had kicked while you danced
on the stage
With the vigor displayed upon salary
days"
Washington Star.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01

The wise Congressman will put in
some of his holiday time in learning
the sentiment of his constituents on
that Cuban resolution.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01
Level at All Times.

A patent has just been granted on q
belf-leveling ship berth, the top being
hung on swiveled rods and the bottom
Bteadied by means of system Of
springs
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01

No matter what may be the inten-
ton of the administration or what
may be done or left undone by it,,
there is something very humliatiug
to Americans in the spectacle Of our
Secretary Of State asking Spain please
not to get mad at the action of the
Senate Foreign committee in favor
of the independence of Cuba, and
pledging the executive branch of our
government to continuation of its
policy of inaction, regardless of what
may be done by Congress. Peace is
desired by all sensible people, but
Americans are not in the habit OF
eating humble pie to maintain it, as
Secretary Olney should know.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01

President CleveIand's friend, John
Sherman, seen. to have parted compa-
nv with him,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01
Secretary O!nev saws Congress hasn',

Secretary O!ney says Congress hasn't
got anything to do with the recognition
of Cuba; the Senate committee on For
eign Relations differed with him to the
extent Of unanimously reporting a reso-
luton for the reorganization Of Cuba,
which Congress will express its opinion
of when its holiday is over.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01

More than 1850 men have been
appointed on the committees in
charge of McKinley's Inauguration,
but we presume the Job will, as usual,
be bossed by two or three men and
the work be done by few more the
rest will strut around on inauguration
day with big badges on, and try to
impress the strangers in Washington.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01
Mecca for wedding Parties.

A Portland (Me.) couple, writing
home from their wedding journey, said
they found in Washington, at the hotel
where they had quarters, 10 other new
Unmarried couples.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01
- TIlE-

Londonderry Sitter.
tss, cd every Friday Morning. Terms
$l,00 year at offices where bundles are
sent. $l.l0 where sent in Single Wrap
Hers. Address
The Sitter,
So. Londonderry, Vt,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01
Sitter John. Editor.

Copies of this paper caa be obtained
at the BrattieborO NeacS rooms, Eliot
street, Brattieb0ro.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01
If Your
Eyes
Pain, smart or water it is their plead
ing for help.
SPECTACLES!

No matter if somebody does tty to dis
suade you. Yours is the pain ard dan
ger. We do not charge anything for ex-
aminations of the eyes and if an oculist'>
care is needed we frankly tell you. II
your glasses are crooked or bend or pinch
we will set hem right for nothing.
Glasses lent by mail or siege will re
ceive our prompt attention aud will bt
returned The same day. People wishing
glasses and are not able to call ON US send
at once for our test cards with instrur
lions to use same.
Carleton Il Lugene,
Manchester Centre, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01

The New York World (DemocraD
of recent date had capital cartoon
representing two "great sportsmen. "
|, pictured Weyler, the Spanish gen.
eral, shooting woman and Grover,
out in boat, shooting ducks. Some
dogerel is appended. We quote:
Behold, the Nimrods of the day
Two chieftians of renown-
Where, week by week, they blaze away
And bring their victims down,
In fair Havana Weyler sits
And wings his human game;
Der marsh and meadow Cleveland fits
And gets there just the same,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01
Wyoming Cordial.

The sale of the great life preserving
tonic, Wyoming Cordial, will continue on
rs over 400 bottles have already been sold.
w. A. Shatuck has taken ageury and the
goods can be had at his house or ut the
torres of Landmarks and GodIard's. Be
sure and try it.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01
Stock.

Stock.
2l Prs Mems a s2:5, all sizes,
% Prs Ladies' eBootsat l9 were $3.50
$500 / land
dark yard
lot Flannel, Light,
Heavy d. R. P. Flannell3 yd
2@yds' Apron Gnghams, Ito 5cyar
Pieces Chldrens Plaid Goods, inches part wool
800 yds &c and &c Prints thsat4 yard,
Wllmantc Spool Coon Sc
Best Lining ard, 1oc vd
A Few Pairs Of Bed Blankets at Low Prices.
Moccasins and all kinds of Oyershoes and Rubbers
az Wholesale Prices or less.
Pure New England Lard tried from New England hogs
&c b. bulk, 5 h. Pals BIC, 10 h. Pals 7oc
Pig Pork, 7c ID. Best Ketchup 15c, 2 bottles 25c
| Cans Good solid picked Tomatoes 3 Cans nice
Cans of Lima Beans or 3 Cans String Beans for Csc
Sweet Violet Cupid Peas at 25c Peas for l5c can
z for 25
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01

Olney and Cleveland may not be
afraid, but they are giving very good
limitations of frightened men. Presi-
dent Cleveland would probably just
as soon have the Cuban matter post.
poned by wrangle between himself
and Congress over the right of recog-
milton as in any other way. All he
wants is to leave the question fol
Mckinley. There is no real founda-
ton for the assumption that Spain
would at once declare war against US
if we recognized the independence OF
Cuba. We don't believe that Spain
would do anything of the kind,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01
Senator Chandler of New Hamp-

us assumption VI eAc'"o'Nc Po"oio !"
the recognizing Of foreign powers,
The senator enumerates the following
powers as expressly given the presi-
dent:
w-To command the army and
navy.
"2--To grant pardons.
$40 make treaties with the con-
sent of the Senate).
"4-To appoint officers of the Uni
ted States.
"5-To convene Congress, and to
adjourn it when the two houses disa-
gree.
"6-To receive ambassadors and
other public ministers.
ITO take care that the laws be
faithfully executed.
$50 commission officers of the
United States.
And goes on to says
'The above are all the powers
granted. Compare them with the
long list of powers given to Congress
including that to declare war and to
provide for the general welfare and
ending with the power given in
the above clause Is to make all law S
necessary and proper to carry into ex-
ecution all the powers vested in the
government or IN any department or
officer thereof, The president may
command the army Or navy. Yes,
but Congress by law may give him
special directions which are with
them, to use them in any particular
direction, or not TO use them at all.
He may grant pardons. Yes, this is
an exclusive and uncomfortable pow.
er, but Congress may by law open
prison doors and let the criminals
free. He has the only power to make
law not vested IN Congress. He may
appoint officers. Yes, but Congress
may create and abolish the Offices anC
regulate the power of appointment by
civil service rules. He is to commits
sion all officers, but he can commits
sion only those who are appointed II
pursuance of law. He is TO receive
the foreign ministers. Yes, but onl ,
ministers from countries which Con
gress chooses to have recognized. l
two governments are striving for con
troll Of country, Congress may b.
law decide which government TIT
United States will recognize and til,
president is bound to obey the Law
and receive minister from that gov
eminent and refuse to receive min
lister from the other.
|
1t is singular that the only twt
presidents who have undertaken t.
defy Congress have been Andrev
johnson aud Grover Cleveland. TIL,
one tried to create and maintain
against the will Of Congress ~ nev
state governments in this union
| the other claims, the right agaius
the will of Congress to aid il
sustaining abroad bloody ty
ranny over an oppressed people Mr.
Johnson betrayed and abandoned tn
party which held him, his treacher,
was condemned by all right minde,
men, and he went out Of Office with
out a party and without friend
Mr.. Cleveland Still fingers with us.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01

Scaly eruptions on the head, chapped
hands and lips, cuts, bruises, scalds, burns
are quickly cured by DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. 1t is at present the article
most used for piles, and it always cures
=,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01
FRIDAY MORNING, JAN. l, 1897
BRIGHT GIRL LAWYER.
Recently Elected Attorney for Brown
County, Northwestern Nebraska.

County, Northwestern Nebraska.
Miss Estelle Mae Davisson, OF Chad
ron, Neb., who was recently elected to
the Office of county attorney at Brown
county, Neb,, is one Of the best and one
of the brightest lawers in northwestern
Nebraska. One of the surprises In the
political Kaleidoscope Of the counties in
this section of the state was the election
Of populist over the republicans.
Brown county's normal republican ma
jority has been about 800. But this year
the fair candidate for county attorney
was elected without an effort, although
pitted against strong and popular
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01

c. K. Bacon, Londonderry, F. Z. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondvile. G. G
Smith, SO. Londonderry and F. B. Pier
Jacksonville,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-01-01
Stock Taking Sale.

will sell for Cash for week before inventory nv
Stock
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
o. E. S. Elect officers.

At the regular meeting of Alma
Chapter No. 43, o. f. S. held Friday
evening September 3D., the election of
officers for the insuing year resulted as
follows:
Worthy Matron-Mrs. Olive Caple.
Worthy Patron-Mr. Michael Pollasky.
Associate Matron-Mrs. Estella Lemen.
Conductress-Mrs. Nellie Woodward.
Associate Conductress-Mrs. Hester A.
Brock.
Treasurer-Mrs. Electa Brewbaker
Secretary-NIiss Mary f. Taylor.
A special meeting is called for Friday
evening September 24th when these
officers, with others who will be appointed
by the w. NJ. elect, will be duly installed.
The reports for the year which has just
closed show the order to be in a very
prosperous condition.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
rhose les than fifty feet deep !:

Saying nothing of the Alma Bromo,
the deepest well is at the Sanitarium
engine room; the shallowest at DIR.
Kelly's. Between these two depths,
LA it. and 81 it,, there is a thick gravel
deposit, interspersed here and there with
thin plates of clay, which are thought to
come TO the surface on the hills north
west of town. Wherever the head is,
it is high enough TO toss the water eleven
feet into the air at Struble's and Hut
chinson's. a theory which accounts for
the water being warmer i'll winter
than III summer, is that the slowly pen
etrating rays of the summer sun require
months to sink from the surface of the
soil to the deep, cool fountains within.
At any rate the fact remains that the
temperature of those wells which have
been ested was 52 degrees i'll the cold
season and IS in the warm. VIII this
free Will Offering be perpetual: Very
far from it. Indeed some of the best
wells are already waning, and not few
have entirely ceased to flow. On the
very day that the little we'll near Clubb's
shop was put down, another well III the
western outskirts of town went dry
Schwartz, Turck, and many others have
noticed marked falling of in the flow of
their wells when new wells were sunk.
Myers well had to be put down 10 feet
nrlU
which used to run three pals minute,
now requires three minutes for one pail.
The only well in the village at which
there is thought 10 be an increase Of
water, is Mr. Russell's s, across the river.
Allowing each individual in Alma and
Ithaca three pints Of water per day, the
little well near Clubb's shop would be
sufficient for both towns. Assuming
that the II unmeasured flows are strong
a. the one just referred to, the whole
amount of water that issues from the
earth within our narrow limits is two
hundred and twenty two times what we
need, and would slack the thirst of De-
troit, Grand Rapids and Toledo. What
a waste of water Eventually the un-
derlieing fountains will be drained down
to the level of their lowest outlet, anC we
shall have to scrape acquaintance with
the pump handle. Common prudence
and kind regard for the next generation
would warn US against such useless ex-
travagance. Unless the warning voice
is needed, the prodigal son will have a
tale to tell. Why not introduce the
stop-cock, or the simple round plug with
a small hole; one other suggestion.
Why not have couple public drinking
fountains on main street, We have the
wells, the people, and the thirst. The
only lack is a way to make use of these
possessions
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10

Marshal Greig was phoned from Ithaca
last Thursday, that thirteen year-old
young blood by the name of Jimmie
Dickinson, had run off with Mat Wixom.
Greig found the young refugee and after
the show took him to police headquarters.
The WHY possum didn't get away that
night, but in the morning while his
captor was hitching up, and at the same
time talking with friend just III from
Buffalo, he disappeared. Later in the
day the marshal found the boy hiding ty
the road side in a wilderness of weeds
near st. Louis. The boys uncle refused
to have anything to do with the truant
rascal and his former employer thought
him to mendicant for farming so the only
thing that remained to be done was to
take him TO the poor house, where he
now is, providing the attendants have
been sufficiently watchful.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
Almost a Clue.

Monday there was talkative indivi-
dual III town by the name of Griffin who
claimed TO know things about the Shep
herd affair which, if they became public
would possibly cost him his life. Accord
ing TO his story he was being taken tC
an early Mt Pleasant train by two lady
cousins on the morning of the deed, and
that they met the rig which so much has
been said about He and one of his
cousins had known the driver of the
team for 20 years, and were also &C.
quainted with one other occupant. Two
interested parties from Shepherd were
sent for, and soon arrived with a quasi
assistant from Mt. Pleasant. But their
man who was supposed to be at the
Angel house, had learned Of the use his
testimony was to be put to, and had
escaped. The two men from Shepherd
evidently tried hard TO get at the facts.
The women who were with Griffin were
not even seen, and perhaps never will
be in this connection.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
Alma College Department Of Music.

Alma College Department of Music
SO many questions have been asked
by our citizens about plans for musical
instruction at the college that we gladly
print the following official statement:
The aim Of the department OF music OF
the college is to establish conservatory
where music in all its branches shall be
taught along the lines of the most inn
proved modern methods. The piano
department is under the supervision OF
the director, assisted by Miss Amaret
Franklin who will also have charge OF
the preparatory course for piano. Mr.
Glasson will take charge of the course
in singing and Otto Powers will have
charge Of the department of sight read
ing. The courses are arranged upon the
basis of the Royal Conservatory al
Munich and are adapted to the require
ments of all students who are desirouS
of obtaining a thorough musical educa
ton. A chorus will be organized, which
will have for its main object, the study
of classical music by the old and modern
masters. High grade concerts and re.
citals will be given during the year which
will enable students and the music low
ing public, TO hear the best selections
from the classics. Moderate rates OF
tuition and conscientious work. We
hope to establish music center which
for throughness and efficiency of its
courses, is unsurpassed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
M. e. Dedication. .

One of the most distinguished collec.
tion of men ever seen in our village, are
expected to participate in the festivitie.
next Sunday and Monday. The follow
ing program is as near correct as possible
SUNDAY.
10: a. m.-Rev Is. | Ives, D. ID. OF Auburn
Ny.
2:30 p. m Rev. j. F. Berry, ID. D., editor
Epworth Herald Chicago.
7:3O p. m.-Rev. Hon. Washington Gardner
sec. of State.
Rev. w. NJ. Puffer, A. NJ. will have
charge of the dedicatory service in the
evening. He is the Presiding Elder OF
the Lansing District
MONDAY EVENING.
$3.50 y. m Rev. J. + Berry will lecture on the
topic. 3" What Tramp Saw in the Emerald
Isle"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
In The World of Art and Letter

As the result of the development of
our public school system and the cheap.
ening of books, there has grown up a
large class of men and women who seek
broader education or desire to extend
their knowledge along special lines.
Their duties in life, or lack of means,
excluded them from the universities.
The Cosmopolitan Magazine has under.
taken the task of bringing liberal educa-
tion, in its broadcast sense, within the
reach of those who have the aspiration.
but are deprived OF the opportunity.
Doctor Andrews late OF Brown Univers.
ity, has undertaken the presidency of
the Cosmopolitan educational move.
ment. An intending student sends TO
the Cosmopolitan, New York, his name,
occupation, previous courses of study,
studies desired to be pursued, objects and
purpose for which course is designed.
and the number of hours, daily or
weekly, study which can be given.
No charges of any kind will be made to
students.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
A Success at Alma.

The state of Michigan can boast of no
town surrounded by better or more pros
porous farmers than our own little city,
and finer farms are never looked upon
| than are TO be seen in the vicinity OF
Alma. A drive about the country is
only needed to convince one of the
enormous crops produced this year, es-
pecially that of corn. The growth has
been such that the conumdrum has been
with the farmer, chow shall we care for
this great production of the soil?" To
no one came this question with such
| force as TO that successful and extensive
farmer, Mr. A. w. Wright, and his as
sistants, as they looked out upon that
200 acres of mammoth rapidly ripening
corn but with his usual business ~agac-
ity, the problem was quickly solved by
| Mr.. Wright who last week purchased a
Mccormick Corn Harvester, and the corn
quickly began TO fall. After a thorough
trial, closely watched by practical farm
ers and careful and skilled mechanics,
| in all kinds and conditions of corn, it
became apparent to all parties interested
| that the Mccormick Corn Harvester was
| in every way great success, and one
noting the DURABILITY of construction, the
nicely bound bundles, the square butts,
the clean work, the ease of operating
and the lightness of draft, could have
arrived at no other conclusion. In fact
so we'll convinced of these points of
superiority were Mr.. Wright and his
| foreman, that he ordered another Nc
Cormick Corn Harvester yesterday, to
assist in saving his enormous crop. That
this machine was success can be seen
by the letters of Mr. Wright and his
foreman, over their own signatures:
ALMA, Sept. Sth, 1891
w. +. CowHAM,
Gen. Agt. for Mccormick Co.,
jackson, Mich.
DEAR SIR Having about 200 acres of
corn TO harvest this year, | purchased Il
Mccormick Corn Harvester to see what
it would do and will say that it did the
work TO my entire satisfaction in all
kinds of corn and was so satisfactory in
its workings that | today purchased
another just like it, considering it a
complete success in performing the work
| for which it is intended.
Yours very truly,
a. w. WRIGHT.
ALMA, Sept. Sth, 1891
w. f. CowHAM,
Gen1 Agent of Mccormick 90,
Jackson, Mich.
Dear Sir:-As superintendent of the
different farms of Mr.. A. w. Wright,
comprising about 2000 acres of land,
upon which there is this year over 200
acres Of corn TO harvest, it became nec-
essary TO find some means of properly
caring for this crop. We purchased a
corn harvester of the Mccormick Co as
an experiment and find that it Will do
all that is claimed for it, and with it we
are able to handle our crop satisfactorily
and with economy. We have nicely
bound bundles, square butts and a clean
field in the heaviest kind of corn The
machine proving such perfect success
that we today ordered another of the
same kind.
Yours very truly,
G.. : You've,
Farm Supt.
Many of our successful farmers went
20 see this machine operate and each
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
Great Music Offer.

Send us the names and addresses of
three or more performers on the piano
or organ together with ten cents in post
age and we will mail you ten pieces of
full sheet music, consisting Of popular
songs, waltzes marches, ETC., arranged
for the piano and organ. Address
POPULAR Music PUB. Co.,
Indianapolis, Ind.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
Fer Sale.

Farm of 30 acres near Alma. All i'm
proved choice land. On account of in
debtedness will sell or exchange for
good mortgages, improved or wild land;
part town property. here or elsewhere.
see or write, W 5. BANGS,
9j3l tf Alma, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
Grand Opening Of the Grand Trunk
Railway Systems New Single
Arch Steel Bridge at Ma
CARA falls, Sept, %,


CARA Falls, Sept, %,
pa. and IS,
1897.
The Grand Trunk railway system will
give a three days free entertainment on
above dates when these great achieve
ment of bridge building Will be formally
opened to the general public
Low excursion rates TO Niagara Falls,
Ont and return will be named from all
stations on the Grand Trunk Railway
System, west of the Detroit and ST Clair
Rivers, good going on all afternoon trains
OF Wednesday, September 22nd and for
all trains up TO and including Monday,
Sept. eth.
Among the various features and at
fractions at the three day free carnival
will be a continuous open air entertain
ment of unique character, from two
large elevated stages, erected on either
side of the Niagara River, grand illum-
ination of the bridge and falls, and
magnificent pyrotechnical displays and
fireworks, under the direction Of Prof,
Paine of New York, on a scale of mag
nihcence unequalled since the marvellous
display at the Worlds Fair, Chicago.
For program of the three days festi-
vities, containing illustration of the new
single Arch Bridge, and particulars Of
excursion rates, apply to Ticket Agents
of the Grand Trunk Ry. System, or to
Ben. Fletcher, Trav. Pass. Agent, Detroit
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
Live Poultry Wanted.

On September 22d will load car of
live poultry. Will pay five cents per 10.
for old and young chickens old roosters
half price 966-2w .. w. ROGERS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10

pronounced it perfect, and it is well
worth drive to see as it goes through
the great corn y and II feet in height
without a skip or clog.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-09-10
Notice.

All those who have rooms they will
rent to students please report to me as
soon as convenient. Give location of
residence, kind and price of rooms
j. w. EWING,
Sec'y Alma College.