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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21
A SOLDIERS TUlBUTt.
The Esteem In which Gen. Grant Is
Held by HIS Comrades,

The members Of he army of the Tennessee
assembled at Lake Minnetonka, Mum, were
rere tly called t. order by Gen. Sherman who
read a letter from Gen, Grant expressing regret
that his health would not allow HIM TO be
present, Gen. sherman, before reading the
letter, sad; "At our last meeting. Gen.
Grant was chosen orator He accepted, and
all arrange nents wero made for his presence
We all know that in December last
he sustained bad fall but we had
hoped that his vigorous constitution
would long ere this have repair,d the damage.
Again, we all knew he had been ovcrtaken by
financial hurricane, blizzard, cyclone so very
common in New York, the RESULT Of n false
system of finance, but no soldier ever believed
that Gen. Grant personally wns in the rcmotest
degree responsible or censur.ble. [Great mp.
plause Rather we hoped all the more that he
would enable us by his presence to m niiest
tor him the intense love and respect he has won
upon the battlefield, which will survive long
after Wall street shall cease to be synonymous
with gambling in gold and credit" The sp ak
or then expressed hope tina Gen. Grant 5
bodily affection would soon pass away, and the
clouds which now lower over his hose might
"m the deep bosom ofthe ocean be buried
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21
GOLDEN GRAIN.
Harvest Nearly COmpleted-WOrKln
After Nishtfali-Extent of Blight.

Harvest Nearly OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
After Nightfali-Extent of Blight.
The harvest in Minnesota and Dakota, south
ofthe forty fourth parallel, is nearly finished.
The bulk of the wheat is in shock, and stacking
las commenced in many place. Threshing
1Iom the shock will soon commence. In t
portion of Dakota affected by smut extends
from Mayville, on the Manitoba road, south to
Montevideo on the Hastings & Dakota, and
west on this line TO the hills. On the North
western road, rust has only appeared from Mar
shnll, West. East of Marshall the grain is ex-
cellent and free ON blight Oats, barley and
rye are all cut, and flax is being threshed in
some PAGES. Corn is doing well, and two
weeks of good weather will put it beyond the
reach OF frost
In North Dakota and Minnesota the weather
IL cool and pleasant, and harvest IS being
pushed night and day. The clear atmosphere
enables the workmen to labor long after dusk,
and sometimes as late as 10 o'clock. On the
large farms relays OF men rod teams relieve
each other, and by the close of another week
the bulk OF the crop will be in shock.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21
Origin OF some Fashion,.

A French modiSte who has recently
taken up her residence in this country
tells New York Times reporter that
American women are the best dressed
women in the world, and in elucda-
ton of her position explained the
origin Of many fashionable innovations
upon good taste and propriety of dress:
Nine. de Pompadour once had an
ugly pimple on her chin. She was
vexed, and at last, in despair, pasted
piece of black plaster over the Offend
ing spot Result: all the ladies of the
court appeared the following week
with pieces of plaster on their faces.
A fashion was established. and it was
kept up for long time. This same
lady, as Isuppose you know, was ex-
,eedingly diminutive in stature. To
remedy this defect she invented high
heeled boots. They were unknown
before her time. Result: the ladies
Of the court took to high-heeled
boots, and another fashion had birth.
Marie Antoinete had enormous guam
titles of hair. She didn't know what
10 do with 1t. She was waiting for a
barber one day with the intention Of
being shorn, and had piled up her hair
In a 'aeglige manner, when she sudden
~ found that this style of headdress
vet off her small features to advantage.
Result: monstrously high coiffures
came into fashion, and were worn for a
long time. Anne of Austria had ex-
uuisitely-formed arms. Result: short
sleeves came into fashion. The prin-
cess of Wales is the unfortunate pos
SCISSOR of limp. No, sir, not chic
little amble, but an ugly, unprepossess-
ing limp. Well, would you believe it
Some time ago large number of la
dies had one heel of their shoes made
lower than the other. Result: the
alexandra limp" became the height Of
fashion. The "Grecian bend" was an
other result of this unfortunate defect
Well. this same noble lady has some
slight deformity in the neck which pre-
vents her wearing dresses cut low
Result: the fashion, which still rage.
among English ladies, for bodies
reaching almost to the ears. which
fashion is much ridiculed among tn
Parisians. l must say it is case .
the pot calling the kettle black.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21
INVESTIGATION DEMANDED.
IIenrs's Cousin, yiiiian Helms, wri,'
an Open better Ia Secretary Chandler.

Ienrs's Cousin, Wiiiian Helms, Writes
an Open better Ia Secretary Chandler.
The III ihl Of the death Of Henry, one o, the
Gfeeley expectation, by ono OF the survivors
has caused William ilolms, q cousin OF tho de-
erased and resident of this city, n request Of
Secretary Chandler nm official ihveslig 'tion OF
the circumstances ol his dellh, The real name
OF tho deoeased was Henry Back, lie was
born in nnoyeB Germany, whore his moi Ter
and brother now reside, lie also has sister
living in lincoln Neb, Iiclry, or Book, en-
listed in The Fifth Uuitol States cavuly, at
Cincinnati, under tho iormer name, and whe
the Gree ~ expedition was firm, ho Offered
his serviccs, Moth & was heard from him by
his relatives until the horrible details Of his
death We're publ in the papers Mr.
Helmss letter to Secretary Chandler Is us iol-
lws,
To the Secretary Of the Navy WASHINGTON u. O.;
siR-As one NJ the near mlle relatives OF the late
Private tha les II, nrnrt OF th' Gree cy expedition |
hereby request an OH Ia, lnvest CATION intl The cruni-
STANCES oil hs 4 alh aud the saie In which his tm,lh'
we've received for utcrmen, cannot Lling
ca en- bv his comrades, az alleged IN the
new papers, lu', Us the asSrl uon Is so eonh enly
made, behnoyts 'th YOUR eli On brhaf OF the honr
of The un ted Sta and my el a. near relative
or the deceased tasct mA'le. At rest, mtse thS
an oren letter, simultaneously With maiiag II 10 You
! give Il To- the press here Tor publication, | have the
honor TO be Your obedcn, servant,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21
A Marriage auction.

The account which follows is taken
from historian of Babylon, who wrote
of the fifth century before Christ: and
IL may undoubtedly be relied upon as
a correct picture of tho time Those
old Babylnnians believed in marriage;
and if the women Old enough to mary
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21
"FeI Through "a Trap.o

Judge William Carter, of Sheboygan,
and Judge Caswell Marks, of Selma,
were both natives of Lexington, Ky. In
boyhood they had iammcd the same cats
head into the same milk pitcher, stolen
peaches from the same tree, got trounced
by the same farmers, were otherwise en-
viously intimate friends, afterward
chums at college and then errand boys
parted and rose to sublime honors in
their separate places. Last January they
met for the first time since their parting,
in Lexington, and brewed convivial
bowl in honor of the event. About mid
night, full of affection and enthusiasm
they retired in the same bed. twas a
huge affair, standing in the middle
of the room, and capable of being
drawn up by ropes to the
ceiling while the room was being cleaned
1t was very cold night. and they placed
their clothing upon the foot of the bed
Just after they fell asleep, four friends
entered softly, drew the bed by the ropes
nearly to the ceiling, and left them thus
suspended about ten feet from the floor
They then locked the door outside and
retired.
At A. NJ. Judge Carter woke with
that species of thirst which usually comes
after Kentucky punch and technically
known as ''hot coppers." Leaping
lightly out of to get the ice pitcher,
he went down ten feet, alighting with a
soul stirring thump on all fours.
There was long and painful pause
Then he peered upward through the dark
ness and called
''Caswellm
No reply.
''Oh, Caswellw
Feeble cries.
''Cazm
Northumberland" The Judge was
awakening.
''rve fallen through trap" yelled
the now affrighted Judge; "get up and
light candle"
"Where are youa" queried Judge Car
ter, sleepily, framing his opinion that
his honorable brother was drunk
'Down here Fell through trap.
Don't get out on my side of the bed"
GAN right" And Judge Marks, spring
! ing out on his own side. turned three
somersaults and landed on the small oil
his back Both were now convinced
that they had fallen into den of thieves,
and were possibly to be murdered. The
| jokers had closed the heavy wooden shut
tiers, so no light could enter, and re
moved all the furniture. The judges
grored around on hands and knees
nearly frozen to death, and only at day
break discovered the bed, climbed into
it, and got warm enough to talk the
thing over.
There were recently two temperance
societies started under glorious auspices
The headquarters of one is at Selma, the
other at Sheboygan.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21
HIS LAST LETTER.
Informal VIII of the Pilot Ogra pho OF the
Greedy Expedition.

U
Greely Expedition.
A copy of the will of the late George W..
Rice, photographer of the Greedy expedition,
has been forwardedby Sergeant Brainard to M.
r. Rice Of Washington, d. c., an uncle of the
deceased. The will is in the informal character
of letter written ut Camp Clay, Ellesmere
Land, February l of the current year, and
directed to Lieutenant Kislingbury, who is re-
quested to act in conjunction with Sergeant
Brainard, and to M. p Rice as an executor.
The letter is written in anticipation of the
journey upon which the deceased was about to
start in the endeavor to find cache OF food for
his starving comrades. 1t is melancholy
Throughout, and contains minute directions as
to the disposition of his books, photographs,
manuscripts and personal property. Alter dis
posing of keepsakes and remembrances he
leaves $1,000 to his betrothed, and the rest of
his estate to his father, mother and sister, all
+ OF whom are now living in Nova Scotia. The
estate is entirely ofpersonal property.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21
ENGLISH NOBILITY.
Sudden Death of the Duke of yelling
tOn--Ilis Successor.

The sudden death of the Duke of Wellington
as he was entering railway train at Brighton
recalls the death Of his illustrious father, the
Iron Duke; which occurred almost as suddenly
in 1852 at Wallner Castle. The duke who ha:
just died was II years old and childless. He was
married in 1929 to Lady Elizabeth Hay, who
was the daughter of the Marquis of Tweesdale
and celebrated beauty, but tho union wa:
never blessed with children. The present
death raises to the ducal dignity the eldest liv
ing nephew of the late duke, Henry Wei esley
a lieutenant colonel in the Grenadicr Guards
and formerly a member Of Pari ment fol
Andover. The new heI presumptive is the
new dukes younger brother, Lieutenant
Colonel Arthur Charles Wellesley, of the
Grenadier Guards, whose domestic life has
been clpuded by a sad scandal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21
Damages of 100000 Claimed.

A suite has been begun by the DIR. S. A.
Richmond Medical Company against Winslow
Judson of st. Joseph, Mo-, and II. p. Hubbard,
advertising agent, Of New Haven Ct, wherein
the acknowledgements 100000 damages for con-
spiracy to wreck the business Of the said medi-
cal company. Judson was the business mama
ger OF the company, and he and Hubbard are
charged with totally destroying tho business
by contracting debts which could not be paid,
and thus forcing il to make an assignment.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21
No. 100000.

This is the number actually reached
this week by the Mason e. Hamlin Organ
and Piano company in the regular mum
bering of their world-renowned cabinet
organs. Having commenced business in
1854, the average number Of organs pro
duced per annum has been 5000, which
is 100 per week for the entire 1,5Oo
weeks of their business career The
Mason & Hamlin organs have been sent
to every civilized country, and their sale
never was greater than at the present
time, averaging from 10000 to $4,000
organs per annum. -Boston Journal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21
A Chinese Consul Stoned,

The Chinese vice-consul at Victoria, British
Columbia, was stoned while walking in the
bable that an apology will be demanded. Theaf-
fair has caused considerable excitement in China
town, suburb of Victoria, and it was feared
that the insult offered to their countryman
might lead to S. rious disturbance. The feel
ing against the Chinese is daily growing stron--
err and should the Chinese commission, now
takingvcvidence in British Columbia, report in
favor Of Chinese immigration, as is expected,
the natives will probably take the matter into
their own hands
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21
Flowers for Maud S.

One of the social features of Saratoga this
season is the daily reception being rendered
to Maud S. in the stables of the United States
Hotel. From in the morning until in the
evening the barn is beseged by visitor, not n
small portion of whom are ladies and children.
Maud S. has become SO accustomed to being
looked at that she poses like an actress. The
ladies ask to stroke her name without lear, an
the gentlemen pat her on the back OF tanks.
A poodle remains in the stall with her and in
stantly sounds the alarm if any unusual at
tentions are shown to her. Many ladies throw
flowers into the stall, others pin them on the
wall, where the famous trotter can get a
pliInnsa or even a smell
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21
Fashion Notes.

Shot SILKS VIII be worn an0tner sea-
son.
The skirts of little girls dresses
grow longer.
The fall fabrics show spotted and
sprigged designs.
Fastidious women declare that lace
is becoming too popular.
Wooden braid rosettes and bands
trim many pretty hats.
Colored muslin and lawn toilets rival
white for August wear.
Very dark navy blue, brown and
red stockings are the most in favor.
Classic dress is for beauty. Ordin-
airy people must wear the ordinary
dress
Spanish laces are to be set aside for
real old Chantilly, revived for fall
wear.
Rock crystals set in silver to initiate
diamonds are the newest fancy trink-
cts
All little girls dresses are made now
with skirts that reach well below the
knees.
The Marie Antoinette fichu of lace
or muslin, deliberately frilled with lace,
is revived.
Large redingotes of brocaded silk in
several colors are worn in Paris by the
fashionable.
Dress hats of crepe are mostly pre-.
ferred in the pale shades of rose, Law
ender. blue and copper.
A very stylish large black poke hat
is trimmed simply with big bow of
white null in front
The newest stuff in vogue for ladies'
dresses is etamine. Ii is sort of fine
canvas, and comes in all colors.
A very pretty pleated Mother Hub
bard is of pale pink nuns yelling with
cuffs, collar and bows of garnet vel
vet.
Little girls of two, four and six wear
long silk mits that reach almost to the
shoulder. and little dresses of silk OF
lace with low nccks.
Cotton sicilienne, soft glossy
material closely resembling silk, is
used as foundation for dresses OF
Oriental and other fancy laces.
A novelty in skirts is known as the
'Crinolette skirt" which is made of a
new kind of hair cloth, very light and
soft, yet elastic.
Great improvements have been made
in the manufacture of surah; although
it remains light and flexible, it has be-
come handsome thick and firm silk.
Small brooches in the shape of bees
flies, spiders, ETC., which can be used t.
fasten the bonnet strings or to place
| about the bodice of the dress, ART
greatly admired.
Grape grenadines, with large bou
qucts of printed flowers in old tapestry
colors, produce a charming effect
There are also Vatican and birds nest
designs.
Fluttering and gilded furbelow'
upon street dresses are not fashionable
but are cherished by the old-fasllionet
who are not en- rapport with the recen
changes in the modes.
A pink and white bingham dress i
trimmed with graduated rows of fla
white braid, and accompanied by
rough-and-ready straw with marrow
brim trimmed with null. and brancl
of hawthorn placed upon the front.
Two little girls who figured a
bridesmaids recently wore quain
gowns of gooseberry-red surah, yer
wide pale yellow sashes. bronze shoe,
red hats and long yellow gloves.
Ribbons are as much used as evel
and a new idea for belt is obtaine
by plating satin ribbons of thre
different SHADES in square patter
and inishe-l with hanging loops of a
"a ao.a:s-
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21
lUNATIS FREAKS.

One ATTEMPTS the Murder of Three Far
mers by Cutting Their ThrOats.
4 In West Springfield H., Thomas Henchie,
y cccently released from the insane asylum,
climbed intoa wagon in which were three far
,nels. He threw an arm around Julius Per-
kns' neck aud drew large knife twice across
his throat, grazing the windpipe and carotid ar
terry and severing branch OF the temporal ar
terry. Perkins fell out Of the wagon, and the
maniac pounced upon John Colvin in a similar
manner, inhicting less severe wound in his
throat, when he also fell out OF the wagon,
Colvin's father jumped out Just in time to
escape the murderous knife. The lunatic laid
whip to the team, and the sheriff posse started
in pursuit.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21
ROACH ROASTED.

Fire In the Great MOnOpOlist's Ship
Yard-.The Cruisers Saved.
Fire broke out recently at Roach's shipyard,
Chester, Penn, destroying buildings and
machinery valued at $500, 900. 1t was feared
that the flames would communicate with the
vessels in the yard but they were a | saved
through the exertions Of the fire brigade of tho
works, aided by the city department. Th
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21
Southern Postmaster Attacked.

telegram was received at the Post Office
Department recently from l. e. Robinson,
postmaster at Bamberg, s. c., stating that he
had been attacked; that is life had been
threatened, and that he had closed his office.
Mr.. Robinsons despatch was sent from Orange
burg s. c., small town about 30 miles from
Bamberg. Bamberg is a town of two oil
three thousand people, the post Office ranking
with those at which postmasters receive Sl0Oe
perannum. An investigation has been order
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21
PROPOSED TREATY.
The Commercial Relations between
Spain ana tho United States.

Senior Albraccte, au eminent political econo-
mist, has been app ,intcd by King Alphonso to
negotiate with Mini'ter Foster y commercial
treaty between Spain and the United States.
There is, however, q large party in tho Cortes
which opposes any proposition looking TO closer
commercial relations between the States and
Spanish colonies, especially Cuba. Ihc poli.i-
clans are sust. ined in their hostility to the pro-
posed treaty by the almost unanimous voice of
the mcrchan ts of Madrid, md 1t 10 doubtful it
Senior Albraccte. with all his skill, can draw up
treaty whiah will ind approval IN tho
Cham bels
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21
A Fearful Revenge.

Mrs. Blank-I wouldn't have Mrs.
Browns temper for anything.
Mr.. Blank-What has she done now
"You remember the awfulrow she had
with Smith, the grocer last month ! lie
sued her aud she threatened to have re-
venge 7"
eyes"
"well, she invited him to her house
to eat last week."
"Good powersl Hope she didn't
poison him"
''No, not exactly, but she made him
cat three plates Of his own butter.'-Neu
York Graphic.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21
TURMOIL IN TOPEKA.
COlOred Population Aroused Aga ins
the city Authorities.

in Topeka. Recently the officials whose duty
it is to enforce the law put chains and balls upon
the limbs of two colored women and set them
to work on the public streets This aroused
The negroes to a state Of Indignation that for a
time bodies no good to the peace and dignity of
the city or to the persons of the officials, and
the city marshal in particular This indgna-
ton found expression in mass meeting.
There were about 1900 blacks and an equal
number Of whites present. the latter mainly as
spectators. The women were returned to jail
by order Of the mayor, who claimed that he
had given the marshal no authority to cause
tuem to work ont their fines
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21
intellectual Food.

"what do you think is most absolute
~ necessary TO tho perfection OF intel
lectual rhapsody" asked National mu'
scum scientist Of Boston girl who IL
visiting Washington.
And as a far.away CLEAN of ethereal
ague issued from the lens of her specta-
cles, she dreamily answered.;
Oceans Hatchet.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21

The farmers of a certain region in
Scotland drove away the rocks a few
years ago. Since the rocks departed
all kinds of destructive grubs have ap-
peared and the farmers are now try
ing to get the rocks back again.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21

Mrs. Mary Lighter, of German descent
dici recently at Halifax, N. s., aged liz years
She had been blind for some time, but was
otherwise IN possession of all her faculties
She was n widow, without immediate surviving
kin. but in comfortable circumstances, and was
! probably the oldest person in the province.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21

A New Jersey bee-keeper has dis
covered that honey made from apple
blossoms is finer in flavor than that
made from any other bloom, although
it is scarcely so white and dainty look
ing as white clover or sumac honey.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21
DO THE RIGHT THING.
Common sense Talk to Bilious People. Clear
Testimony Of a Witness

Common Sense Talk to Bilious People. Clear
Testime ny Of a Witness
ALBANr, N. Y.
DR.. Darid Kennedy. Rondout, N. r.:
DEAR SIR: About eight years ago began to suf-
fer from Liver difficulty. During the attacks ex-
perienced severe pain, accompanied by what can-
not describe better than by calling it drduing in
sensation. The agony Of it was almost beyond en-
durance None Of the usual medicines employed in
such cases had any effect upon me. From time to
time was laid up and unable to attend to any busi-
ness This covered period Of year.
Finally, Mr. Lloyd, druggist of this city, sugges
ted your FAvoRlTE REMEDY as an excel
lent thing for the Liver. had not taken the whole
of the first bottle cfore found most decided relief;
the pain passed away, and to my delight regained
The power to enjoy and digest my food without the
former distress Nature seemed to be set going
again. cannot better express my appreciation OF
Or. avid Kennedy's FAvoRiTE RENE,
ny than by telling you that since my personal
know edge Of its virtues have recommended 70
a great many Of my friends and acquaintance
Yours truly, S. PEPSON.
o22 Aiexa der Avenne.
Mr. Pepson is one of Alb1ny's old and respected
residents, and con ents to the publication OF the
above letter.
Dr. David kennedy, Physician and Surgeon, Rom
don't v
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21
Courtney Beats Time.

Char'es L. Courtney, the oarsman. who has
been giving exhibitions of his skill at the Sea
Breeze, N. Y, has made mile in 5 IL IL in
ace against time. The former best recorded
time was x ~
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-08-21

French Grape Brandy, distilled Extract of
Water Pepper or Smart Weed, Jamaica Gin
ger and Camphor Water, as combined in DR..
Pierce's Compound Extract of Smart Weed,
is the best possible remedy for collie, cholera
norbus, diarrhea, dysentary or bloody ilux !;
for man or beast.