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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-10
All the NEWS of the
Battenkill Valley
REPORTED BY AN INTELLIGENT CORPS OF CORRESPONDENTS
MANCHESTER CENTER.

Vincent Madison of Worcester,
Mass is visiting few days with his
parents.
Harry Adams of Adams, Mass,
has returnad home to help his father
In his jewelry store.
John Whipple has accepted a posi-
ton as organist of the First Presbv-
terrain church of Schaghticoke, N. Y.
Walter Jenkins has position with
A. ii. Pettibone in his grocery store.
Miss Maud Belden of Rutland,
who has been visiting Mrs. c. W.
Dewey at Thayer's Hotel, has return
ed home.
Mrs. c. +. Bonesteele and daugh
ter of Grinnell, Iowa are visiting at
j. II. Bonesteele's. Mr.. Bonesteele
will come East later in the season.
Miss Mable Young of Wallingford,
who has been visiting her friends
Miss Carpenter, returned home Sat-
urday.
James Amidon, Frank Brewster
and Henry Bundy are at work for the
Bennington Electric Railway Co.
Geo. Mac Guffin has returned from
a trip South.
The delivery wagon for the Stand
ard Oil Co., has been received.
Up to date S3,662 has been re-
ceived for the soldiers monument.
Miss Helen Goodale of Rutland
spent Sunday at w. Fl. Fullerton's.
The Edison Projectoscope and Mu.
steal Co. played to good audience
at the theatre Friday and Saturday
evenings.
Rev. c. A. Bradford will give a
chalk talk at the NJ. +. Church next
Sunday evening.
E. A Whitney of Rutland has been
engaged to teach the school at East
Manchester in place of Mr.. Garretson
who has been transferred to the third
grade of the high school here at the
Centre,
John j. Mcbride and Harvey Cof-
fey have consented to assist in sing
ing mass at St. Pauls Church Dec.
25th.
j. G. Martin of Newfane is in
town, on his way to Bennington to
attend court.
Henry Bundy spent Sunday in town
with his family.
Miss Louise Wyman has returned
home from two months visit in Mil.
waukee, Wis.
Mrs. L. d. Cooms and son have
gone to Albany for the remainder Of
the winter.
Mrs. Albert Pettibone died Tues
day morning, after long and pain
full illness. The deceased was loved
by all who knew her and the whole
village will mourn her death. A hus.
bandfthree sous and daughter sur
vive her.
Miss Lettie Phillips has returned to
LaLdgrove to teach her third term of
school in the GAINESVILLE district.
Mrs. G. II. Fellows, who has been
her sister, Mrs A. F. Smith,
has returned to her home in Mexico,
N. Y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-10
CHESTER.

Paul, four ear-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank W. Adams, fell through a
scuttle at the store of Adams & Davis
Tuesday morning. He fell about eight
feet into the cellar and was picked up UNI
concious. He was taken to his home and
soon rallied No bones were broken,
but he was badly shaken up.
Mr.. and Mrs. George c. Allen and Mr..
and Mrs. w. s. Pollard entertained some
friends at whist at the town hall Wed
nesday evening.
An opening ball will take place at Hotel
Chester Wednesday evening, December
10Th.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-10

Mrs. Mary Bird, Harrisburg, Pa, says,
"My child is worth millions to me; yet
would have lost her by Group had / not
invested twenty-five cents in bottle of
One Minute Cough Cure. 1t cures
coughs, colds and all throat and lung
troubles.
&. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. e. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondyille. &, G.
Smith, So. Londonderry and F. B. Pier
Jacksonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-10
Our Neighbors
"hat They are Doing-Brfefly Told by
the sifter's Intelligent STAFF of
Correspondents.
LONDONDERRY.

f. N. Wescott has returned home
from Springfield.
W. o. Childs has gone to Spring
field, Mass, to work in meat mar
ket.
Arthur Eddy is moving into the
parsonage.
AT Christmas time, Friday eve,
Dec "a, there will be the usual ex-
ercises at the church and a Christmas
tree. All are invited to unite in
making this pleasant occasion.
The Library committee have two
plays under consideration, one of
which they hope to be able to present
to the public for the benefit of the
Library, in the near future. A well
assorted Library is an institution
from which all can derive great
amount of benefit, if so disposed.
Perusing the written thoughts of
others inspires new thoughts within
us, we think deeper and in different
channels and thus we develop into
broader, more intellectual man and
womanhood. The Library should be
one OF the foremost objects to add
to in a community of intelligentclt-
liens.
The community were shocked and
saddened by the announcement of
the sudden death of Bert ODER of
Worcester, Mass, from appendicitis.
line remains were brought here for
lnterment, accompanied by his mother
ana other relatives. A large number
OF people gathered for the last sad
oosequles. The sympathy of the en-
tire community goes out to the mother
thus bereft of devoted son, an only
child, cut down in early manhood.
The numerous, beautiful and expen.
sive floral tributes were testimonials
OF the esteem and affection in which
he was held by those with whom he
was closely associated. He had
many friends in this community made
during his short sojourn here. All
friendships, all depths of affection
cannot stay the hand of the relentless
destroyer, death. We can but bow
our heads in submission, there is no
alternative, hoping and believing
that out of our direst affiiction cometh
the greatest good.
Mrs. Clara Wyman who died recent
ly was the last of a family of eleven
children of Barnet Wait, who was one
OF the first settlers in town and sister
OF the late Barnet Wait, ESQ. The
family lived in house that stood in
the pasture on the mountain above the
Fish place, where several children were
born. Later living near where the
buildings now occupied by Simeon
spaulding stands, keeping one of the
hrst hotels in town. In early life she
was married to Sylvester Sheldon
Three children were born to them, two
OF which are now living, Mrs. Julia
Pratt and Mrs. Maria Dove. Being
lett widow she married a Mr.. Young
and afterward sewall Wyman of Man.
chester. The greater part of her life
was spent in town; although living to
the advanced age of nearly so years
her mental faculties were retained in
remarkable manner up to within few
days OF her death. Another of the old
land marks passed away, another spirit
fled throuth the portals of eternity.
One by one the old family names are
being obliterated. Change is written
upon everything.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-10

This Tells Where Health May Be Found
And that is more important than making
money. If your blood is impure, Hoods
Sarsaparil a is the medicine for you. 1t
cures scrofula, salt lheum, rheumatism,
catarrh and all other diseases originating
in or promoted by impure blood and low
state of the system.
Hoods Pills aae easy to take, easy
to operate. Cure indigestion headache.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-10
Hard Luck,

IT had awful hard luck" said the
forger to his companion in Sing Sing.
Il spent month getting the signature
of reputed millionaire down fine, and
just when had his check ready the
darn fool went into neutrality-suspicious.
lem Life.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-10
SPECIAL NOTICE

Having decided to close out of my business shall
sell my Goods from this date strictly cash basis and for
the next 80 days. or while present stock LASTS will make
special Low Prices. Ou' Large Stock of Wall
Papers, xtyve patterns, at cos-from three to ten
cents per roll all this seasons goods No such chance to
buy papers in this section.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-10
How to Talk,

Young Politician-Through what
means do you think l can best lay my
views before the people in educating
them to my theories?
Old-Timer-What's the matter with
your hat?-Detroit Free Press.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-10

One Minute Cough Cure cures quickly.
That's what you want.
c. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville, G. G..
smith, So. Londonderry and +. B, Pier,
Jacksonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-10

Medical men say rheumatism is the
forerunner of heart disease. Hoods
Sarsaparilla cures rheumatism by it's &C.
ton on the blood.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-10

good health. | have some bar
gains in this class of goods,
among which may be found a
Ladies' Felt Polish, leather
sole, warm lining, 1T .75c.
A Beaver Shoe in both
Button and Bal. with heavy
felt soles at $1.25. A Beaver
Button, Dongola Foxed, with
Patent Tip, at $1.50. A Mems
Bal. Beaver Foxed, with Felt
sole and a Mems Quilted Beav-
er Butcher, Calf Foxed, with
leather sole, both at $500.
All ofthe above goods have
warm Innings.
Mishawaka all Knit Boots
for Men and Boys, no better
wearing goods made.
Three Buckle Overshoes,
both Ladies' and Gents. La
dies Romeo Alaskas, Coin
Toe, made from fine Jersey
Cloth, wool lined, high cut, 90c.
Ladies', Mi. SEES and Gents
Rubber overs, Gold Seal
Brand, warranted to outwear
two pahs of any ether make
and cost about five cents more.
A Ladies' Dongola Polish,
wool lined, warm, and at the
same time, dressy.
Large stock of Knit goods
in Mems, Boys and Youths
with overs to go with them.
A full assortment of the Ladies'
$1.25 Kid Shoe in Opera and
London Toe, both Button and
Lace, in three different widths,
also in Common Sense Toe.
Christmas Slippers just
coming in.
Ladies' Rubbers, .21c, Miss
es', .19c, Childs', Tic, while
they last. Misses Kid Shoe,
with heel, formerly sold at
$l.25 now .49c, Children's
Red Felt Slippers for house
wear .35c.
To change the subject 1
have full stock of the Black
Corsets at SOC which are well
worth Use. Ladies', Misses
and Children's Jersey Knit
Underwear ,25c. oyou want
good bread? Then buy Cere-
sofa Flour. Never had a poor
barrel of it. Costs no more
than flour not as good. | sell
the best coffee at 34c, a good
one for zoe. The Snow Flake
Corn which is packed in
Westminster, VT, and the
brand OF Green Peas
will make you forget that it
s winter.
Overcoats, Business Suits,
Dress Suits, Refers, White
md Fancy Dress Shirts made
0 measure. Look at my sam
lies if you want anything in
he line of Mems Furnishings.
tents 4-ply fine linen Col
irs, more than thirty differ
mr. styles-only II lie each.
Drugs, Medicines, Toilet
foods and Perfumery. All
ne popular cough remedies
f the day, not forgetting the
Universal Cough Syrup now
ut up in full 4 OF. bottles,
obtaining no opium or any
ling harmful, safe to give
lie children and for a tight
'ugh or Group it is not ex-
slled. Prescriptions COM
bundled with care.
Sunday hours II to 2 p. m.
Mileages on c. ", B. &
!. and Fitchburg.
GEO, G.. SMITH
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-10

DeWitt's Witch hazel Salve
Cures Piles. Scsids. Burns.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-10
A-I9- Sarsa-
a HOOO y parilla

Hoods pills cure an liver ills. IS cents.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-12-18
III POLL TAX BILL.

Latest returns from County Assess
ors all owe the State bear out the as
sertlon made by the Times-Review {
few months ago that by the opera.
ton of the new poll tax law a reduc.
ton of IS per cent would be made in
the voting population of the State.
At that time many of u contempt
rarles, While admitting the possibil-
1ty OF a falling off in the vote, con
slde1ed our estimate entirely too
large. 1t now seems we were, if arv-
thing, too low. In Humboldt and
Ornsby counties the percentage of
decrease will be about 35A owe 1906.
This may be somewhat overcome bv
the payment next year Of two poll
taxes, as the law provides, but there
is a strong doubt of the legality of
the law IN that respect, as the county
assessors are required by law to re-
turn all unused receipts for the wear
past, and 1t is a question whether re-
celpts for two years taxes a be is
sued at one time. However that NAV
be, it is difficult to determine inst
what effect the law will have on the
maJorlties next year. Certain it is
that the Silver Party will have none
the best OF 1t. AS we stated at the
time we first called attention to the
probable effect of the law, there are
hundreds, and perhaps thousands, of
miners and workingmen in the State
who have not steady employment and
who need every cent they can earn to
support themselves and their families
1t is mainly this class which will
represent the percentage who from
necessity will fail to qualify.-Times
Review.
If this law is allowed to remain on
the Statute books the falling off of at
least 5000 of the vote will be urged
IN future against the State on the
ground that is falling off in popula-
The bill is declared bv the best
lawyers in the State as unconstitu-
tional, as It provides for two years
tax collecting in one clause. whereas
the constitution only provides that
the Legislature may provide for an
nual poll tax collecting.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-12-18

The Chicago Board Of Trade intro.
duced a resolution recently before the
National Board of Trade, now in ses.
sion at Washington, favoring the es.
adjustment of postal savings banks
Mi. Lyons of Chicago advocated the
measure, urging that such an insti-
tuition would encourage the system OF
saving and the secret of the system
lies IN its beginning. It was argued
that such an institution would culti-
vate patriotism and that the neon;e
should be encouraged to deposit their
savings IN department of the Ma
uonal Government. This would pro-
vide for safe investment and would
call into active use large sums of
money that are now boarded.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-12-18
NEWSPAPER

The Stockton Mail hits the thing
about right in the following:
The father of this Mrs. Oelrichs
was an ignorant, uncouth, selfish
and thoroughly bad man. The
mother OF Mrs. Oelrichs was the igno-
raut, though good looking, daughter
OF a mining camp boarding mistress.
Accident made the father vastly rich
And because accident did make him
rich, the mishap which befelI his
daughter IS thought worthy of col
umns OF space in every newspaper.
This is news! This is the independ-
ence of the press. This is the Dit of
contemptiblepess into which a press
once tignihed, powerful and respect
ed, has been precipitated since the
metropolitan journals have become
the property of millionaires and the
business Of writer's is to tickle the
vanity of p%arvenus, who, having
neither wit, scholarship, capacity MOI
usefulness, are greeted by the &C
lain OF toad-eate1s and sycophants
because-God save the mark,-thev
happen to have inherited the dirtv
dollars of a disreputable and drunken
debauchee.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-12-18

Nature makes the cures
after all.
Now and then she gets
into a tight place and needs
helping out.
Things get started in the
wrong direction.
Something is needed to
check disease and start the
system in the right direction
toward health.
SCOTS Emulsion of Cod
liver Oil with hypophos-
Phltes can do just this.
1t strengthens the nerves,
feeds famished tissues, and
makes rich blood.
SOC. and $500 all druggists.
& BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-12-18

Two society women in Los Angeles
VINO were fast friends have just had a
lively law suit. One charged the
other with stealing money from her
and a Islander suit was the result.
1he plaintiff got a Judgment for $1,000.
Try m OF Spaniola S cent cigars al the
'ohnson's Drug Store. We challenge
any s cent cigar for comparison.
Evening star., 1897-01-28
FATAL ACCIDENT.
David Mex enzie Killed hx-
Fall.


Last night about 1890 O'Clock there was
fatal accident in the Naval Masonic
Lodge building, corner of Pennsylyania
avenue and Sd street southeast. the victim
being Mr.. David Mckenzie, who was ep,-
pioyed as an engineer in the government
printing office. and lived with his family
at NO. Sl3 North Carolina avenue scu.h
east. He fell over the banisters on the
third floor and landed on his head on III,
ground floor distance OF about fifty feet
from the building where the accident ham
pened the injured man was taken to
" Donnelfs drug store. where ne received
medical treatment. Then he was taken
10 providence Hospital. where he died a
few minutes after his arrival He was at
work yesterday, as usual, but worked late
and on his way home he stopped at the
building, as he Is member of the lodge
which meets there. There was no meetjn y
oil the lodge last night, but Mr. Mckenzie
Was attracted to the building by seeing a
light on the second floor. When ne reach
eu the landing on the second floor he learn
ed that dance was in progress, and then
ne started up to the third floor, probably
tninklng he would meet some members of
ms lodge Soon after reaching the upper
landing some young men attending the
dar ce heard a noise and turning they saw
-Mr. Mckenzie falling.
Mr.. Alexander Mckenzie of the District
AUDITORS office was sent for soon after the
accident happened, and he was with his
brother when he died.
The deceased was about forty-five years
old and had lived here most of his life
His parents and three brothers survive
him. He was a member of ST. Johns
Lodge and other Masonic organizations
and was well known in East Washington
This morning Undertaken Mitchell re-
moved the body from the hospital to the
home Of the deceased, from where the
fureral will take place. Coroner Hammett
investigated the case and gave a certifi-
cate of death.
Evening star., 1897-01-28

grees; Chattanooga, Charlotte and Atlanta,
g degrees; Raleigh, 10 degrees.
Heavy SHOWS prevail in the middle At
lantic states and New England and light
SHOWS in the lake regions; elsewhere the
weather is clear.
The indicati are that fair weather will
prevail on the Atlantic coast from New
York southwark to Georgia on Friday with
lower temperature tonight. Fair wea ther
is indicated for the southern states and the
Ohio valley, with slowly rising temperature
Friday.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide. 9:52 am. and 1O:41
PM; high tide, 3:34 am. and 3:i1 pm
Tomorrow-Low tide :O7 a. m. and :46
pm; high tide, 4:47 am. and 4:59 p.m.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, 7:1O; sun sets, SIG.
Moon rises, 455 am. tomorrow. O..
Tomorrow-Sun rises. 7:1O.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 6:25 p.m.: ex-
-tingllishing begun at 6:1S am. The light
ing is begun one hour before the time
named.
Arc lamps lighted at 610 p.m.: extin-
guished at 6:33 a. m.
Temperatures for Tyventy-FOur Hours
The following were the readings of tho
the past twentyfour hours beginning at !
O'Clock yesterday afternoon:
January 21-4 pm. 20; 8 pm is. mid
night, 1S
January 2S-4 am, Is; am, II; 10 m..
II, and . pm. IL.
Maximum. 90, at pm, January q: min
mum, !? at am, January %.
Evening star., 1897-01-28
TO PROTECT THE SEALS.
Prof. Jordan Says 1t Must BE Dom
Through International Courtesy.

Through international Courtesy.
DAVID Starr Jordan commissioner in
charge of the fur seal Investigations for
1896 in his report to the Secretary of the
Treasury, makes close estimate of the
seals of all classes at one time or another
or the Pribilof Islands during the last
summer, and finds tie number to have
been about 10000, of which over $4,000
died on or about the islands during the
same period. OF the total mortality, Pc
lagic sealing accounts for 29.3:'S, and about
y coo pups died of starvation or tramp
ling.
Prof. Jordan says: "Pelagic sealing, in
the judgment of tie members of the pres
ent commission. has been the sole cause
of the continued decline of the fur seil
herds. 1t is at present the sole obstacle
to their restoration, and the sole limit
TO their indefinite increase. 1t is therefore
evident that no settlement OF the fur seal
question as. regards either the American
or the Russian islands can be permanent
unless it shall provide for the cessation of
the indiscrminate killing of fur seals both
on the feeding grounds and on their mgra-
tions. There can be no open season for
the killing of females if the herd is to be
kept intact.
''The sole possible basis of adjustment
must be the protection of the fur seals
through mutual concession, international
courtesy, and Self-reSpect. So long as Pc
lagic sealing exists the restrictions govern
ing it are of slight Importance, and the
relations between the owners of the Pribi-
lof Islands and the nations whose ships
nave the right to destroy it's herd must
be in some degree strained.
1.-The ultimate end In view should be all
international arrangement whereby all
skins of female fur seals should be seized
and destroyed by the customs authorities
of civilized nations, whether taken on land
or sea, from the Pribilof herd, the Asiatic
herds, or in the lawless raiding of the ant
aIctic rookeries In the destruction of the
fur seal rookeries of the antarctic, as well
as those of the Japanese Islands and of
Bering sea. American enterprise has taken
leading part 1t would be well for Amer
lea to lead the way in stopping pelagic
sealing by restraining her own citizens
without waiting for the action of other ma
tions. We can ask for protection with
better grace when we have accorded un-
asked protection to- others.
Evening star., 1897-01-28
co NDE NSED LOCALS S

An alarm of fire was turned in Just be-
fore o'clock this morning from box 137,
the nre being in a rear room of 339 X
street. The damage was very slight being
estimated at about 5000. fully covered by
insurance. There is no cause assigned for
II, but 1t is thought that an overhea ted
fue started the flames.
The carriageway in alley on Massachu-
sets avenue near 11th street is i'm bad con-
dition. and the police have asked that t
be repaired. In the sidewalk in front of
.'24S Prospect avenue Georgetown, there is
a dangerous hole. This was also reported
by the police today.
The cold weather and downfall of snow
Kept the violators of law indoors yester-
day and last night The labors of the DO
lice for twenty-four hours resulted i'm only
twenty-four arrests, and six of these vic
Tins were non-resdents, who were arrested
Tor Vagrancy. There We're two females ar
rested, and three arrests were made for
drunkenness.
The Washington branch of the University
OF Maryland Alumni Association will hold
its annual meeting and banquet this even
ing at the National Hotel.
This morning about ?: 30 O'Clock Rehecca
Williams, colored, forty years old, died At
her home, No. 213O Virginia avenue north
west Her death was sudden and as she
mad not been attended by physician the
coroner VIII have to give i certificate of
death.
Yesterday afternoon about 3 O'clock q
colored boy named Samuel Watkins fell ON
the sidewalk at Pennsylvania avenue and
llth street and sprained his leg He was
taken IN the first precinct patrol wagon 10
the Emergency Hospital.
Evening star., 1897-01-28
Alleged Filibuxter. Released.

The steamers Three Friends and Daunt-
less, at Jacksonville, Fla, after having
been tied up by the government for sew
eral weeks, are once again free, the deputy
marshals on board having been withdrawn.
The owners of the Three Friends gave
5000 bond, making 500 in bonds the
boat is now under in the three prosecutions
for forfeiture that have been Instituted by
the government. The bond for the release
of the Dauntless amounted to $4,000
Though officers have been withdrawn from
the boats, they will still be under surveil-
lance of the government, and they will
have to run the gauntlet of the revenue
cutters Boutwell, and Colfax, the dispatch
boat Dolphin and the cruiser Newark be-
fore they can leave port.