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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

We beg to remind some of our
Congressman who are so glibly
quoting from Washington in opposi'
ton to territorial expansion that the
aforesaid Washington wore knee
breeches, a ruffled shirt and cooked
hat. 1t was just as much the proper
thing then to wear these as it was to
oppose "entangling alliances" If
one fits us now why not the other ?
Washington's advice, when we were
a nation of three millions just i'm
merging into freedom, is no more APP
plicable to nation of seventy mil
lions, with unbounded resources,
than would be knee breeches and ruff
fed shirts. We have outgrown the
breeches of that day and we should
outgrow the political notions of that
time that are in no wise applicable to
present conditions Today we are
people of seventy millions with re-
sources not equaled by any nation on
earth, and should not be handicapped
by ideas promulgated more than a
hundred years ago with conditions
nowise paralleling those of the pres
ent. We are approaching the time
when expansion will become a neces'
sity and now is the time to begin
We need Puerto Rico, the Philip
pines and protectorate over Cuba
in short wherever the American flag
is planted let it remain. We are
abundantly able to protect it. Lei
the knee breeches crowd rave and cop
perheads howl, liberty and progress
must be the watchword henceforth.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08
This plank in The Vermont Repub.

This plank in The Vermont Repub.
lican platform has about the right ring:
ave are opposed to surrender to
Spanish misrule OF any territory which
the valor of cur army and navy has
rescued or may hereafter rescue from
the hands of the enemy and we have
abiding confidence a republican presi'
dent and congress will SO shape the
future of such territory as best to pro.
mote the welfare of its inhabitants and
the true glory of our country"
After quoting the above the Boston
Journal remarks:
Vermont is state which stands
close to the National Administration,
and has always been credited with a
large share Of genuine Yankee common
sense. There is plank in the plat
form which the Vermont Republicans
have just adopted that is of far more
than local or transitoly interest. (Here
it quotes the plank alluded to-
Here is an Illuminating utterance.
1t embodies the enlightened opinion of
the brain and substance of New Eng
land and question which is bound to
become one Of large national, and per
haps international, Importance. True
to their custom, the Vermont Republi,
cans have taken a position which is
eminently safe, patriotic, impregnable.
They have set splendid example to
their brethren of the neighboring states.
The Journal expects to see platform
along very much these same lines a.
dopted at the proper time by the Re.
publicans of Massachusetts,.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08
Street Car Driver. Philosophy.

Street Oar drivers Philosophy.
Its not so easy as you'd s'pose," re-
marked the driver with jerk Of the
reins and chuck that urged his team
to livelier pace. These car horses
has all the feelings of any other kind
Of horse. They has to get use to
their work, an you'd be sprised to see
how the young ones II shy at a
switch"
The car just then approached a part
ing OF tracks. Apparently there was
no suggestion by reins or voice. The
horses Of their own accord bore of
sharply to one side. There was a mu-
steal clanking Of iron as the hoOfs of
the outside horse struck a metal plate
In the pavement. Then horses and car
proceeded on their appointed way.
That's the way the old ones does
It," commented the driver. They know
what they're up to. But sometimes a
green horse can't be made to take the
switch as he should He'll shy and
dance around it, like 1t was hole in a
bridge, an you've got to eddicate him
to 1t.
How do we learn him wot to DIS?
We hitch him up along Of an old re-
liable that knows the trick an will
crowd him out onto the switch plate
every time. The youngster'll start an
jump an either tremble or try to run.
But somehow. after awhile, he comes
to understand that it's all right, an
there you are. No more swearin' and
pullin' the reins for you. The animal'd
rather take the switch than not. It's
change from the plain tracks an /
s'pose 1t occupies his mind"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08
The Baltimore American is of thu

The Baltimore American is of the
opinion that this will be a great year
for the farmers. This will be great
year for the farmers, Notwithstanding
the war, asserts the Baltimore Ameri-
can. The reports for the fiscal year
which ends June 80 will show that our
agricultural exports will exceed $780,.
100000. They may reach $40, 000,,
600. This will be the high water
mark. In 1881 and 1882, the two
best years, these exports went over
100000, 900. As compared with the
last fiscal year, the increase in agricu..
tural exports will be $150,0OO,O00,
and over $3.50, 900 increase as compar.
ed with the year preceding. In bread
stuffs alone the exports will amount to
nearly s1,000,000 day, almost e
nough, in this line alone, to pay the
expenses of the war. When lumber
coal, oil and other products are counted
in, the grand total will be something tc
be proud of. The total exports of corr
for the year will go beyond 100000
600 bushels and the figures for provis
ions, including hog and dairy products,
will be worth sl6O,OO0,OOO. Foreign
ers may quarrel with us on paper auo
criticise us, but they know they mus
oOk to us for food.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08
Cuban Com manders.

Gen. Castillo, the Cuban commander
who assisted SO efficiently in the taking
of Baiquiri, is a young officer. lie
was partly educated in the United
States and finished at the Ecole Poly.
technique, in Paris, the school from
which the artillery and engineers Of
the French army are graduated. For
a long time Gen. Castillo, who is be-
tween 35 and 40 years old, was chief
of staff to Calixto Garcia. His energy
in assisting to arm and uniform the
Cubans and organize them into regi.
ments so commended him to Garcia
that he was put in command of Cuba's
first uniformed and armed brigade,
two regiment. of 800 men each and a
Krupp four.gun battery.
1t is probable that Col. Laborde,
another graduate Of Frances schools
Of artillery engineers, will soon be made
a Brigadier General. Col. Laborde
has taught the Cabans the scientific
way of performing picket and ou'pos
duty and has drilled the regiments un
til, as Lieut.. Col j. H. Dorset observ
ed to Gen. Miles, ''these Cuban regi
ments can execute right or left iron
into line in double-quick time as wei
as it can be done by any infantry
know" This shows high degree .
drill, and Dorset knows what be i
talking about.
Gen. Jesus Rabi, the commando
ranking next to Garcia in the Cubal
force around Santiago, acquired hi
knowledge of the art of war as Gen
Shafter did his, in active service, H
is especially adept in mountain and bill
fighting, and has been actively engage,
in Eastern and Middle Cuba eve
since the original outbreak agaius
Spain at Yara, in October, 1869.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08
Didn't Get a Smell,

Once more the o'erweening ambition
of Burlington and Brattleboro to serve
the state fell short Of complete fruition.
Each sought TO secure two states Offices
and neither secured even a Smell" to
use the comprehensive language Of Tax
Commissioner Foster. Each candidate
killed off his local rival and laid the
groundwork for new set of grudge~
to be paid in the future. Brattleboro
however, has been recognized by the
Prohibiionist who have taken theil
gubernatorial candidate from that
classic town, and unless Burlington
can land the Populist nomination fol
its own, DR.. Munson it will surely Sc
cede from the state and drown itself
outside the breakwater.-Ex.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

The Vermont democrats who have
caused announcement to be made to
the effect that only regular demo
Gratis" will be expected to participate
in the proceedings of their state con
vention, will be interested to learn that
by vote of 238 to 1874 the Pennsly
vania democratic state convention yes
'erday rejected an amendment to the
platform reaffirming the principles OF
the Chicago platform and endorsing
Bryan. In view of the present trend
of sentiment in the democratic party
in different parts of the country, the
Vermont silver democrats should be.
ware lest they become irregular" in
their democracy. Burlington Free
Press
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

81 think DeWitt'S Witch Hazel Salve is
the finest preparation on the market for
plies" So writes John c. Dunn, of
Wheeling, w. Va. Try it and you will
think the same. 1t also cures eczema and
all skin diseases.
c. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville, G. q.
Smith, So. Londonderry and F. b. Pier,
Jacksonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08
Farm for Sale

Containing ll9 acres of which 80
acres is meadow, nearly all machine
moving, slightly slipping to the south,
not stony, easily cultivated and good
soil. Good fruit, wood lot handy
and 800 sugar trees. Buildings In
good condition. Situated in the
south. east corner OF Andover. 3
miles from Simonsville and within a
mile of school. Bounded on the east
by Chester line and 6 IL miles from
Chester village by good even road.
This farm is owned by Mrs. Alma L.
Marshall, widow of the late Milo
Marshall, and can be bought very low
for cash. A quantity Of hay in the
barns will be sold with the place il
desired For further information in
quire of or address,
NJ A. DAVIS,
So Londonderry, ".
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

One of the things which is in fair
way of being settled by the war is the
identify OF the national hymn. The
tendency is all towards letting the
English have the tune of "God Save
the Queen" and making "The Star
Spangled Banner" supreme. This ten
dency is not to be regretted, on the
whole, either from a musical or pat.
riotic point of view. Certainly in times
of war Mr.. Keys song is much more
stirring than Mr.; Smith's.-Providence
Journal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08
Chump,on Shot of the world

Miss Annie Oakley writes: myself
and many of the Buffllo Bill Wild West
Co., have given Aliens Fort-Eise, the
powder to shake into the shoes, m ,St
thorough trial, AMI it does all if not
more than you claim" 1t ,tahtly takes
the sting out of Corns and BunionS. AL
lens Foo Ease is ce' tain cure for hot,
aching, nervous or sweating feet. Sold
| by all Druggists and Shoe Stores, Csc.
sample sent FREE. Address Allen :.
Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

1t is said that certain Burlington
lawyer recently scored tremendous
hit in Memorial day address Some
unkind fate tempted him to permit
its publication in local paper. Some
still unkinder fate brought to that
same newspaper office that same
week in plate form an address by
Col. Ingersoll to the soldiers. Both
were printed, when 10 !! they were
seen to be identical As little doubt
could exist concerning the true au-
lhorship, it is further said that GER
tain Burlington lawyer at once haul
ed in his boom for states attorney
and will soon remove from the Queen
City.-Ex,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

f. C. Blanks, of Lewisville, Texas
writes that one box Of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve was worth $50 90 to him.
1t cured his piles of ten years standing,
He advises Others to try it. 1t also cures
eczema, skin diseases and obstinate sores.
C. E. Bacon, Londonderry. f. E. Smill,
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville, G. 6.
smith. So. Londonderry and F. B. Pier,
RawsoDyillp
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

We notice that Silas Mason of Reads
boro is mentioned as candidate for
the state senate from the south shire Of
Bennington county. That sounds nat
ual. If our memory isn't way off Silas
Mason has been mentioned" for thi;
office every two years during the last
century. How old is Silas, anyway?
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

Some of our exchanges are noticing
the big steel plant that recently sent
to all the newspapers in the country
a pamphlet describing their works.
This is all right save that it should
have been spelled s-t-e-a |. They
are trying to steal their advertising.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

For the II months of the present
fiscal year the balance of trade in favor
of the U. S. reached the enormous
figure of $571,SS9,037. And We
can't afford smokeless powder, and are
obliged to use the old Springfield mus
ket. Truly poverty is oftentimes in
convenient.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08
The Iriah of II.

Money is very welcome in these days,
A man who had to leave his ONCE. and
was expecting caller to pay him
some money, left this notice on the
door:-"I have gone out for half an
hour. VIII be back soon. Have been
gone twenty minutes already."-Tid
ntto
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

"My mother was all run down in health
and had no appetite. She began taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla and two bottles gave
her good appetite and she began gain
ing strength. We believe her improve
ment is due wholly to Hoods Sarsaparil-
la" Blanche L. Dunsmore, Box 256,
Mortified, Vermont.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08
Not That Far Gone

Jones, the tailor, is informed that
one of his clients has suddenly gone
insane.
"Oh, the poor fellow, but he'll pay
my bill at least, won't he?"
"Oh, he isn't quite insane enough for
that!"-Gaulois.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

Spanish sentiment is now reported to
be leaning towards military dictator
ship with Campos for Dictator. Veri
ly, the lines are hard for Spain
whipped abroad and harried at at home.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

Wood and Roosevelt's "Rough Rid
er's" made their debut as fighters on
foot and glorious debut it was, re-
sulting in victory under the most
adverse circumstances, won by the clear
grit of the men who could not be STAN
peded by Spanish ambuscade. Hur
rah for the Rough Riders!
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

Whatever may be done with the
Philippines, it can be set down among
the certainties that they will never be
returned to Spain. 1t is not at all
likely that the President would under
any circumstances desire to restore
them to Spain, but even if he did, the
the almost unanimous public sentiment
in the U. S. would prevent.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08
A1T|CONST|PAT|ON,

Prescribed for 90 stipdton by most eminent
physicians and greatest hospitals In New York
City. A stomach tonic, liver regulator, and In.
cites the intestires to II healthy action. Safe,
easy to take, no grinng, no bad after effects and
1t WILL .URE constipation aud its evils.
Send 10 cts, for t,ial package of the best Anti.
constipation tablets in the world. DR.. Chapman
'ieJical Co., lo7 f. 2sd St., New York.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08
TRAD a. Doing That.

1.-THE children wish me to ask you tc
tell them some fairy stories," said the
politicians wife. my DEAR" was the
reply, IT can't do 1t. have been talk.
ing to great many voters to-day.
must have some relaxation from tn,
routine of business"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

A disposition that makes the best of
what one has is more to be envied than
great riches, because it is worth more
in satisfaction.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

Mr.. Cleveland's opposition to annex
alton when be was President, was I'm
popular enough to have served as {
waning to men of smaller caliber, bu
it has not been accepted by them all.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

The newspapers that exhaust the en-.
tire supply of adjectives to describe a
skirmish will lack words to express
themselves when there is a real battle.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

Admiral Montijo who commanded
the feet destroyed by Dewey, doesn't
try to blame it on the umpire, but
comes out fat-footed and says it was
the ragged support gwen him by his
government.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

Thousands of persons have been cured
of piles by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. 1t heals promptly and cures &C.
zema aud all skin diseases. 1t gives i'm
mediate relief.
c. Z. Bacon, Lon londrrry, F. f. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill. Bnndville. G. G
Smith, So. Londonderry and F. B. Pier
RawsOnvilln.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

Win your battles against disease by act
ing promptly. One Minute Cough Cure
produces immediate results. When taken
early it prevents consumption. Aud in
later stages it furnishes prompt relief.
c. e. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville, g. G.
Smith, So. Londonderry and F. B. Pier
Jacksonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

That Cuba will be benefited by the
baptism Of good American blood it is
receiving is certain, but think you that
will lessen the grief of those who have
lost loved one there?
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

The gayety in Havana, reported by
the Spanish agent of the Associated
Press, is probably about as gay as
Blanco's victories are real.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

The announcement from Madrid
that Spain had bought three powerful
armored cruisers" shows that the Span.
ish have no idea of losing their ability
to lie by failure to practice.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

The publication of the list of Amer
leans killed and wounded, in Cuba
served to remind everybody of the hor
rible side Of war.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

Gen. obafter weighs 800 pounds
but every spaniard at Santiago is ready
to swear that be weighs a ton.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

Some nations are born with colonies,
some achieve colonies, but the U. s.
has had colonies thrust upon it.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

a judgment based on these reports,
We must know how true they are
from official sources before we can
act on them. And even then condi
tons may arise before the war is ovel
which would entirely change any
judgment we may form now. Only
one thing is certain, and that is tina,
we cannot give the Philippines back
to Spain, which has governed them
as that nation has governed its own
people and all its colonies, in an al.
most barbarous way.
"Should we keep Porto Rico ?"
"Yes. Porto Rico is near oul
ownjshores, and there cannot be any
doubt about our duty there. We
should take Porto Rico and keep it,
We should have taken San Domin.
go when we had the chance, and late.
ly st Thomas when it was offered
All of those islands should belong tt
u.s."
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08
=
SITTER John. Editor.

Copies of this paper caa be obtained
the - r'p V,oir )oRs, Elliot
Sect, Brattle6Oro.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

Japan has an occasional Cabinet
crisis just to show that she can keep ur
with the European procession.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

The railroad wreck is almost as
deadly in its effect upon our soldiers as
spanish bullets are,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

Hoods Pills cure nausea, sick head
ache, biliousness, indigestion. Price csc,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08
HIa TrOuhle.

Waggles-The doctors say you must
not worry after a meal.
Raggles-Well; how will ! get the
next one?
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

The Sire-And do you think you can
make my daughter happy?
The Sucker-Confiden OF II, sir! !
am full of faults she can nag me about.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

One out Of every six inhabitants in
France has an account at the state
savings banks.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

Bank Of England notes are numbered
backward-from 10000, hence the fg-
ures 000,01.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08
Stated in a Sentence,

DeWitt's Collie & Cholera Cure.
Qui ky cures Dysentery and Oiarrhra.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08


Stated in n Sentence.
The game Of chess is taught In all
the Austrian schools.
Bank of England notes are numbered
backward-from 10000, hence the fig
ures 00O,01.
One out Of every six inhabitants in
France has an account at the state
savings banks.
The customs authorities have decid-
ed that the Chinese tom-tom Is a must
cal instrument.
There are said to be fewer suicides
among miners than among any other
class of workmen.
The average length Of human life in
the sixteenth century was only eigh-
teen to twenty years.
| Thirty million oysters are annually
sent to England from the basin Of
Archachon, in the Bay of Biscay.
A single plate Of armor for the tur-
ret Of the battleship Kearsarge weigh
ed thirty-three and one-third tons.
1t takes, 1t is said the. tusks OF 75,-
900 elephants a year to supply the
worlds piano keys, billiard balls and
knife handles.
The moon revolves from one point
in the heavens to the same point in
twenty seven days, seven hours and
forty-three minutes.
The school children of Newark, N
j., have voted in favor of the maple
as their favorite for state tree, giving
1t 1927 votes.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

Cause For 1t.
"You seem to walk more erect than
usual, my friend" Yes, | have been
straitened by circumstances
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

The customs authorities have decid-
ed that the Chinese tom-tom Is a must
cal instrument.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08
Not a Question of veracity.

Not n Question of Veracity.
what was the row between you and
Thomperson? A question OF veracity.
was 1t not?"
mo. 1t was question OF unverac-
ity. / said he was liar and he said
I was another"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08
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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

The game of chess Is taught In all
the Austrian schools.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

There are said to be fewer suicides
among miners than among any other
class of workmen.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

The average length Of human life in
the sixteenth century was only eigh-
teen to twenty years.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-08

Thirty million oysters are annually
sent to England from the basin Of
Archachon, in the Bay OF Biscay.