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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11
UNIQUE POCKET PIECE

An Engineers Novel Method of Transform
ing Nickel into a Bullet.
A Union Pacific engineer has fash
ion of making unique pocket pieces
for his friends. He runs a passenger
engine West, and when oiling, previ-
GUS to run, he drops a nickel five
cent piece into the brass oilcup on the
crosshead of the piston rod. His run
is 300 miles. When he reaches his
destination he unscrews the top Of the
oilcup and takes the nickel out. 1t
has been metamorphosed into Curl
Gus little button with an evenly turned
rim, within which, on one side, is the
countersunk head of Liberty. divestsd
of her stars, and on the other side the
V and the wreath. The edge of the
crown is as perfect as if it had been
pounded on an anvil by an expert sill
versmth.
The perfection of this is due to the
even vibration the coin has been sub
| jected to. The motion of the piston is
horizontal, and it travels forty-eight
inches, back and forth, with every
revolution of the wheels. The interi-
or of the oilcup is round, and the edges
Of the nickel as it travels back and
forth in the Oil striking the sides of
| the cup, are turned over and pounded
| into perfect roundness. Sometimes a
nickel is left in the cup during the
round trip or 600 miles. When taken
out it is a nickel bullet, perfect pol
ished sphere. Who discovered this
unique method of turning the edges OF
a nickel is not known, but many engi-
neers know OF it.
The SITTER aud Mirror and Farm
| or for C1 40
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11
The Prize Exercises. y

Superintendent Gibson's annual
prize exescises, open to all the schools
in town, was held at the town hall,
Friday evening and Notwithstanding
the severe cold weather the hall was
well filled and the evening made as
an Alaskan hall would permit. The
exercises were varied by vocal music
by school quartet and a solo by Miss
Mable Landman.
Prizes We're awarded as follows:
Those over II, speaking, Miss Ma
BILE Landman; reading, Maryemma
Sexton; arithmetic, Edith Carleton;
spelling, Will Micott Under II,
speaking, Bessie Castle; reading, Nor
man Winchester; arithmetic Guy
Wright; Spelling, Guy Wright.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11

If the word of man who probably
sells more photographs of stage cele-
breties than any other dealer in Ameri-
ca can be taken at its face value, then
the camera portraits of Lillian Russell
are in greater demand than those OF
all other beauties of stageland. Ac-
tresses may come and has beens" may
go, but the sale of airy, fairy Lillian's
photos goes on forever. Next to Miss
Russell, my informant tells me that
Ada Rehans counterfeit presentment
is most in demand, while among the
male members of the "profesh" Joe
Jefferson leads in popularity
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11
Church Calendar.

BAPTIST CHURCH, REV. n. A. WOOD, Pas
tor Re- ular Sunday services, lOa5, a. M; Sab
bath Scnool at Y NJ.
Praise and preaching sabbath evening AT 90
followed by short testimony meeting.
Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at
: 200.
onion Bible study class meets every alternate
Thursday evening in the veslry at 500. cor
dial welcome is extended to all these services.
METHODIST CHuRCH, REV. II F. FORREST,
Pastor.-Regular Sabbath services ut l0a5a m
aud OOp. m. Sabbath School Immediately after
the morning service. Epworth League meets
at the vestry every Tuesday evening at so,
Class meeting, at yestry, every Thursday eve
nirg al 80.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11
One Minute Cough Cure, cures'
rhat is what It was made for'
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

WE the Subscribers, being duly appolh'eu
bv the Hon. Probate Court for the District OF
west minister, Commissioners to receive eA.
amino and adjust all claims and demands OF
all nprsons against the estate of Josiah Crapo
rate of Londonderry, in said distric;,
aacoased and also all claims and de-
ords exhibited in Offset thereto and six
,,ortbs- from the slst day of Jan. last, being
allowed 10y said Court for thas PURPOSE VIC w
therefore hereby give NOTICE. th"t we WIN a'
tend tothe business of our said appointment a.
the late residence of Josiah Crapo IN Lonuoh'
derry, in said district, on the 10Th day OF MAT
and llth day of July next from one O'CLOCK T.
NJ until four O'Clock, p. M. on each OF salo "ays'
/. $. ArTold, DID,. I'd commissioners.
so, n SARGENT. Adm'x., Feb 9th, A. D. 1898.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11

The great majority of fishes can
change their colors to adapt them
selves to their surroundings. Some
fishes can make extraordinary chang
es; there are many that can make
themselves so like the rocks near
which they may be, or the bottom in
which they lie partly imbedded, that
they are practically indistinguish-
BILE. 1t is striking popularity of the
blind fish that it does not change its
colors with its surroundings, but re-
mains always the same, and the uni
form color which it thus preserves is
always darker than the normal color
of the other fishes of the same kint
in the same waters.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11
Worthily Bestowed.

Maj, f. W Childs of Brattleboro,
whose term Of office as postmaster ex-
pires the fifteenth of next month, has
been offered and has accepted the po-
silion of resident cashier of the New
York Life Insurance company. This
is a responsible and lucrative position
and is very pleasing to the friends of
the Major--these embrace all who
have the pleasure of his acquaintance,
whoever they may be. Special rooms
for his accompodalion will be fitted
lup and eIsas clerical assistance
furnished.
Maj Childs has given Brattleboro
a model postal service and he COM
pletes twelveye service with the
utmost credit and it was with much
satisfaction that the writer had the
pleasure of learning about this mat
ter from his own lips last Monday.
He was also pleased to find him gain
ing iG health and full of animation,
looking forward with pleasure for the
work to come.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11
: See Second Page for Editorial Matter.
LOCAL MELANGE.
Picked Up, Dished Up and Made Palatn
BILE for SITTER Readers.

P. Wall and wife of Wardsboro
are visiting friends in this village.
Mrs. Huntley continues to gain
slowly.
Mrs. E. w. Melendy has returned
from visit in Keene, N. II.
Dana, son of Herman Griswold of
N. Windham, is sick with pneumonia.
A successful term of the village
school, o. R. Clayton and Miss Alb.
bic Palmer, teachers, closed Friday.
Rev. Ms. n. A. Wood returned
Wednesday from a two weeks visit
with friends in Weymouth, Mass.
Sherman Cone brought into this Of
flee Yesterday hens egg measuring
Sx6 Ia pretty good one that.
Mrs. Nj. G. White, who has been
i'll for the past four weeks, is still
confined to her bed.
The clerk of the weather is sorry
for what he did last week and is now
moved to tears.
Elba Fold, a former resident, now
of Rutland, visited his Londonderry
friends this week.
George Hale Of East Jamaica visited
over Sunday with S. Londonderry
friends.
Miss Nina Vale has returned from a
visit with her sister, Mrs. Ella Howe,
in Rockingham.
Willie c. Dean, who has chopped so
cords OF wood this winter tells us that
ne has one pile with . cords in it,
rhis WAS cut and plled without the aid
OF team.
Mrs. Arthur Bowers and two
children of Filchburg, Mass are
visiting with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j a. Pierce Of this village.
A dance will be held at the town
hall next Thursday evening. ST.
mond's orchestra, G. L. Parker,
prompter, will furnish the music.
25c pays the bill. Don't forget the
time.
Hilton's Comedy company appear,
ed at the town hall three nights this
week They give u better show than
the average variety troupes THAT visit
the smaller places
j H.. Ware of Townshend, mem.
ber of the State Board of Agricul-
ture, was in town Wednesday, re-
turning from Andover where the
| Board held an institute.
! Edward BOstwick has returned
from the Experiment Station at Bur-
lington, where he took five week s
course 10 butter making. The pa
irons of the Creamery will be pleased
to see Ed again i'll his old position.
Ira Whitman, native and resi-
dent OF this town up to about fifteen
years ago, is visitor among us.
Mr. Whitman for several years has
been residing in Madison, Wis
Many old friends hereabouts will be
pleased to see him
We received last light correspond.
eice from East Dorset, Manchester
Depot, Landgrove, Peru, S. Wind
lam and West Tnwnshcnd As We
use only o e horr this morning il
type setting it is imjnssible to get thes,
towns in. III ase do not send US or
binary items u,lrss they can reach u
Weines lay nights.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11
HOW TO MAKE MONEY

If you are out of employment and want a
position, paying you from $50 to 500 month
ly clear above expenses by working regularly
or. il you want 10 increase you: present in
come from $500 TO $500 yearly, by working
at odd times, write the GLOBE Co, 7zs
Chestnut St, Phila, Pa, stating age, wheth-
er married or single, last or present employ.
ment. and you can secure a position with
them by which you can make more money
easier and faster than you ever made before
your life.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11
Rutland Herald,
$3.50

We are anxious to do a little good in
this world and can think of no pleasantel
or better way to do it than by recon-
mending One Minute Cough Cure as 0
preventive of pneumonia, consumption
and other serious lung troubles that fol
low Neglected colds.
C. L. Bacon, Londonderry. F. +
smith, Janaica and Jonas Hill Bond
vile, G G. Smith, So. Londonderry ant
F. B. Pier, Rawsonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE

WE, the Subscribers, being duly appointed
by the Hon. Probate Court for the District OF
Westminster, Commissioners to receive, exam
inc and adjust all claims and demands OF all per
sons against the estate of Olive +. Crapo
late of Londonderry, in said District, de
ceased, and also all claims and demands exhibi-
ted in Offset thereto; and six months from the
3lst day of January last, being allowed by said
Court for that purpose we do therefore hereby
give NOTICE, that we will attend o the business
of our said appointment, at the late residence
of Josiah Grape in Londonderry, in saiC
district the 10th day of March and the
llth day of Jnly next, from l O'Clock, p.
NJ, until p. Mon each of said days.
+. F.M. n 4I@Saai Leonard. Commissioners.
Sarah o. Sargent, Adm'x.
February 9th, A. d. 1888.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11

not less than 1000 for grand juries.
Hon. William J.. Onahan, Maj. Edward
D. Redington and Mr.. Frank E..
Spooner are the commission. In the
commissions Office in the comfy build
ing these gentlemen make out their
lists. The official polling list is the
first source Of supply Of names. The
city directory is then referred to as a
check. This simple step in itself eff
fects great future saving Of time and
money, for the directory shows large
portion of the voters to be ineligible
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11
1897.
New York Life Insurance Company,
in
as Total Insurance in Force, SS75OOO.OOO.

Total Insurance in Force, SS15,OOOOOO.
OWN
and who ALONE receive the profits of
Nos $40 34S Broadway. New York, December 81, SCI.
which the This
force than had These results have been
has
dahose the lives phl1e During the the
paid its living and other cash benefits
During poicyhodr
fee other charge During tie paid poiholder yi
Secretary. A. G.. GIBSON. Agent.
e. luGlGuIs. Vt
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11
Newfoundland Reindeer.

The caribou, or reindeer, Of New
foundland roam over an area of some
25,000 miles of unbroken wilderness.
They are magnificent creatures, some
of the larger stays weighing from SOC
to 600 pounds. AS might be expected
venison is pretty plentiful in st. Johns
market, and has been sold for as little
as 5 cents a pound.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11

Imprisoned miners can be supplied
with food and air by newly patented
conduit system, consisting of series
of pipes, to be laid through the mine
shafts, with branch pipes running
around each section to be used If the
main pipe should be crushed by cave
in, flexible conveyers being run
through the pipes TO carry the food.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11

Mrs Ann II. Thompson, an aged
and esteemed resident of Landgfove,
died at the residence of her son, j S.
Thompson, Sunday. l.. R. Thomp-
son and wife of Springfield aud other
nearby children attended the funeral.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11

Lawrence, who shot Judge seaver
several months ago, is now on trial at
Woodstock, and Smith Davis, charged
with responsibility for the death Of
Dora Cushman, is on trial at Middle.
bury.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11
Recommendation.

Harry l.. Adams, who has been called
to do the work of W. A. Adams, deceas.
ed, at Manc he ter Center, has worked
for me in my jewellery store for nearly
three years and is a first class workman
Any one having work will do well to give
him a trial.
c. A. WHITMAN,
Jeweler and Optician,
Adams, Mass.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11
Business Mention.

Business notices inserted ander this head for
one cent word, Nothing inserted for less than
25 cents.
If you have anything to sell or wish to buy
anything here is chance to make your wants
widely known at rling cost.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11
l5.OOO Names In a Barrel.

The new jury law in Illinois provides
that there shall be kept constantly in
the jury box in Chicago not less than
$4,000 names OF men eligible to serve
on petit juries, and a similar list Of
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11
POSt-OmCe.

Mails arrive at So. Londonderry every eve
ming, sundays excepted, by stage from Chester
and Manchester at l5; by railroad AT : 80.
Mails close every mOrling, Sundays excepted
by II ain at AS; by stage at : 90
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11

IoSr-Either in So. Londonderry vii
la9e OF on the Dad between the two vii
lageS. a aleather covered mcmoi andum or
account book, containing road accounts
and some papers of no use to anyone eN-
cept the owner. The finder will be suit
ably rewarded upon returning the same.
w. l.. Gibson.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11

or hoar>ncss of the throat may mean lit
tie o. much, buC grave things have small
heginntnas. Efforts 10 clear the throat
olly make abad matter worse-ircre's'
the irritation. Carpenters Grip Syrup l.
made TO cure throat troubles at the right
time-in the start. We bel ete in il
thoroughly. Ii is Warranted tO
Care If it fails your money back
Ak for it, it belongs 10 you. Sold by
all druggists at 25 cents, and by
G. G. Smith, S. Londonderry,
C. f. Bacon, Londonderry,
f. Z. Smith, Jamaica,
II. L. Gould, Windham,
J H. Nhipple, Manchester Center,
j. n. Hard, Manchester,
f. i. Blodgett, Weston.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11

Seekers after gold are often disappoint-
ed Seekers after health take Hoods
Sarsaparila and find it meets every ex-
pectation.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11
MARRIED..

In Keenr, N. H., Feb. Sd, Charles Noyes
of Brattleboro and Mrs. Josie hunting
ton of Jamaica.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11
DEATHS.
In Jamaica, Feb. 7th, of pneumonia
Sidney Jones, Sr., aged 10 years.

WANTED-Steady honest young man 1o
drive Bakery Wagon in New York olty.
Must have good reference and security.
Apply to ohas' wy
SS5 Columbus Ave-,
New York City.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11

ca Entered at the Post-office at So. London.
derry as second class matter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11

CASH PAID-For hides, pelts, calf
skins, horse hides, tall Nv and bones.
c. j. Howe,
So. Londonderry. Vt
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11
THE
Londonderry Sitter.
So. Londonderry, Vermont.
THE
@~Address all communications, sign
ed by your proper name, to
The SITTER, So. Londonderry, Vt.
RaiIroad-CentraI Vermont

New London Northern Dhislon,l
Trains depart from and arrive at So. London
derry every day, except Sundays, as follows
Leave Arrive
Mail, ESQ, a. m. 7:li, p. m.
Mixed isIh,p. m. II rs, a. m.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11
PENSIONS.

Now is the time to apply for pensions
as the rulings are more liberal and less
evidence required. Write your case ana
bldhhs will be promptly forwarded.
No fees unlcsSsSuccessfu
John HUNT. pension attorney.
Brattlcboro, Vt, late Capt. Co. E
llth VT, vol.
Refer nccs-IIon. j. NJ. Tylar. Col II
E. Taylor, r, Z. Gordon, Brattleboro
Hon. j. II. Merrtield. Newfane, Hon
o. X. Garfield, Townshend, j. C. Rob
inson, Jamaica, D. B. Goddard S. Lon
donderry, Hon. Hugh Henry, Chester.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11

FARM FOR SALE-For particulars en-
quire of NJ f. COLEMAN,
Chester, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11
Our Club List for 1908.

Advance paying subscribers to the
SITTER can have one or more of the
following papers by the additional
sum set to each:
Rutland Herald, $3.50
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11

CONTAINS GRAND JURY LIST OF AT LEAST
1000 NAMES.
by virtue of occupation-doctors, min
listers, policemen and number Of 9TH
ers being legally exempt. Failure to
find name in the directory is indica-
ton, perhaps, that man in question
has left the city. AS further check,
the commission has in every precinct
in the city man to investigate doubt
full cases.
The petit jury names are kept in a
barrel; the grand jury names in a
box shaped like safe.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-02-11

ELY'S CREAM BALM is a positive cure.
Apply into the nostrs. 1t is quickly absorbed. 50
cents at Druggists or by mail samples l0c. by mail
ELY BROTHERS, Sc Warren ST., New York City.
Demo.est's Magazine and the SIF
TER one year for only 81 so. Send
to this office.
The evening times., 1898-07-16
8llhC0 OPPOSES PEACE
Declares Spaiu's Hold On Cuba.
Should Be Maintained.
HIS HATRED FOR AMERICA
Regrets of the Captain Geseral That
He Has Not the Yeuthfal vieor
Nccessary to Fight Ineessantly
Against This Ceantry-Avoss Ms
Love for HIS Nation.

New York. July 1-The Herald toda,
publishes from Spanish correspondent
who. the paper explains, is one of the
editors Of La Lucha, a prominent Ha.
vana newspaper and who was instruct
ed to arrange. II possible, an interview
with Gen. Blanco. the following dis
patch. under date at Havana yesterday.
July Is:
| Ramon Blaneo. captain general of Gu
ba. today declared that II he could pre-
vent 1t, there would be no peace be-
tween the United States and Spain on
the basis of Cuba passing from Spanish
control. and tina, he favored waging in
cessant warfare against the United
States.
Owing to Gen. Blanco's great influence
with the present powers in Spain, his
firm determination not to encourage
peace proposals contemplating Cuban
independence. is of much Importance.
When solicited an interview with
him Governor General Blanco consented
to talk to the Herald. He received me
in his private office In the palace. and
was emphatic in all Of his statements
ut has been reported in the United
States. general 1 said. that you are
opposed to peace Is that true?'
Gen. Blanco paused moment before
answering my question. Cool. determin-
ed and energetic. he presently said: Yes
it Is true that am not in favor of any
effort looking toward peace. That Is a
matter not within my domain. however.
and II is only for the government of her
majesty and the Cortes of the Kingdom
to settle"
''But you have your own personal
views" I persisted.
For my own part" Capt. Gen. Bianco
continued, with evident interest, II shall
always oppose all negotiations for peace
which have not as their foundation the
acknowledgment of Spanish sovereignty
In Cuba This sovereignty has been uni
versaliy recognized and II has been dis
puted by no one since the discovery OF
the island
What. in your opinion. are the pros
poets of peace between the United States
and Spain on some amicable basis?"
II have heard no one speak in favor OF
peace" Gen. Blanco replied. with great
energy. with a country which. in re-
turn for all it owes to US. goes to the
extreme point of believing US to be in
territorial authors OF the explosion Of the
Maine. that declares we are not capable
of guaranteeing the safety of foreign |
vessels in our harbors. and which. !
against all reason and without any other |
right than that of mere strength. at |
tempts to take away from US a territory |
that has belonged to Spain absolutely
for four hundred years. and which forms
an integral part of the Spanish monarchy.
Il am only sorry" the general con-
tinued. that l am not young enough to
give my entire life and all of my facili-
ties to fighting necessarily and without
rest against that nation. whose only idea
has been TO damage and calumniate my
which / love devotedly."
General Blanco rose from his seat as
he pronounced these words of undying
hatred for the United States. His voice
was stern and his energy was like that
IF the young man he wished himself to
De.
The evening times., 1898-07-16
couRTEs1Es TO VETERANS.
Confcderates Invited to Camp With
Old Union Men.

Richmond. Va, July ls.-Col. Charles
T Loehr. secretary of the Confederate
Veterans Association. embracing the sur
yesterday received two letters inviting the
Virginia veterans to the number of fifty
or more to become the guests of the Grand
Army of the Republic at their reunion
and encampment, to be held at Washing
ton Park, on the Delaware River, August
signed by DR.. William B., Jones. chair
man. and W. Clark johnson, secretary, of
the committee representing fourteen
Grand Army posts and the Sons of Vet
Grams camps. and the other is personal
letter from Col John W. Frazier, COM
mander of Col. Fred Taylor Post.
The invitation comes somewhat in the
nature of a surprise. as a similar one
was extended last year. and afterward
quite a sensation was caused by some of
the Grand Army organizations raising OBJ
lection.
The Pickett men did not go. and there
was much hard feeling at the time. Col
Frazier remembering this, says: I'm
writing TO you I beg to say that time at
last sets all things even. and in extend
ing this invitation we hope fifty of you
can get away for 4 week
DR.. Jones writes that a committee Of
five will come here next Wednesday to |
urge the acceptance of the In |
vftation. but this will hardly be done as |
many of the Pickett men will have gone |
to the Atlanta reunion. In view of this |
trip il is not likely that the veterans will |
60 to the encampment