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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-03-07

as In all broods, there are some little ones
more delicate than the others; thes, 70.
quire the tender nursing and booding OF
the hen. Her attention Is directed to-
wafd tho smart ones, and her whole de-
sire is to be abroad with them, eonsc'
quently the puny ones suffer, :,
Early broods need protection, and
must be housed in buildings at night
OF late years, have tied the hen in
warm, sunny locality, on pleasant days.
give her a string about d yard long, fas'
tening it securely to pin, post, or tree,
close to the ground, luse a piece OF SOFT
'listn about half an inch in width. l
make moose III the end, and slip the
hens leg through it. The harder the
fowl pulls, the tighter the loop, but being
soft and broad, does no injury. When
first commencing this operation, place
the chicks all safely in basket, ana
cover with q blanket, SO that they may
not escape and then allow the hen 10
try her best to escape, AT first hen
that is new to the business will fly, tug
at the string, and use her beak to loosen
it; but the more furious her trials to es-
cape, the sooner she gives up and sub
mits. Ny fowls are gentle and accus-
toned to being handled, and are not cas-
lily frightened on my approach. ,
When sobered down, place some 1000
before her and give her the chicks. lheh
she is delighted, and clucks and calls
them up 10 her. As the garden is con-
tiguous, / anchor her in one corner
where she can do no damage by scratch
ing, and be under supervision if any ac-
cident occur. She soon becomes accus-
toned to the business, and becomes
quiet. She has plenty of loose earth,
and scratches it over day after day, while
the little ones run among the early veg,
etables and gather many insects and
worms, doing no harm whatever l keep
her in his one place until the chicks are
weaned which will be in the course OF
three or four weeks, according to the
age of the hen, and the quantity of food
allowed her. A young hen will wean
her chicks soonest, often too early for
their good. After the chicks are weaned
the hen is put into the yard with the
layers, and the chicks keep on in Their
| o!u runs, tne letnerlhS pos1 ocihS 'h:
feeding place. In this manner they mss
the mother very little. and do not pine at
all.
My method, perhaps, is little differ
ent from that of the majority, but it /;
simple and we'll adapted to my con
veniences and purposes. All may not
understand that fowls should early be
trained in the ways they are to go. l dc
not put my chicks out when young and
the season is chilly until the sun is wei
up, say about s, 8 or 10 o'clock, accord
ing to the warmth of the weather anc
age of chicks. Ihave building for the
purpose of housing the chicks at night
when young they go in at 2 p. NJ, ar
fed and put to roost in the basket, ant
covered. At P. NJ. they are fed agar
and put to roost for the night.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-03-07
Names of European Nations.

! These are derived principally from some
particular cause or object. For instance,
Ireland-which julius Caesar first called
Hibernia-is kind of modification of
Erin, or the country of the West.
Scotland, from Scotia, tribe which
originally came from Ireland. 1t was an
GENTLY called Caledonia. which means a
mountainous country-forests and lands.
Portugal, the ancient Lusitania, was
so named from town on the river Douro,
called Gale, opposite to which the in
habitants built city called Porto, or
Oporto. And when the country was re-
covered from the Moors the inhabitants
combined the words, and called it the
kingdom of Portucale-hence Portugal.
Spain, the ancient Iberia, from the
River Iberus, or Hispania, from the
Phenician spaniga, which signifies
Astounding with rabbits, which animals
are very numerous in that country-hence
Spain.
France, from the Franks, a people Of
Germany who conquered that country.
Its ancient name was Celia, Gaul, OIL
Gallia-B racchata, the latter signify1ne
striped breeches, which were worn by
the natives.
Switzerland, the ancient Helvetia, was
so named by the Austrians, who called
the inhabitants OF these mountainous
countries Schweitzers.
Italy received its present name from {
renowned prince called Italus. 1t wal
called Hesperia, from its western 10
cality.
Holland, the ancient Batavi, war
like people, were SO named from thu
German word hohl, the English of which
is hollow, implying a very low country
The inhabitants are called Dutch, from
the German deutsch or teutsch.
Sweden and Norway were ancientl,
called Scandinavia, which the modern
antiquarians think means a country tn
woods of which have been burnt or de
stroyed. The appellation Sweden is de
rived from Sictuna, or Sultheod. Tn
native term Norway, or the northern
way, explains itself.
Prussia, from Peuzzi, aSclavoDic race
but some writers suppose it took its nam
from Russio, and the Sclavonic syllabl
DO. which means ad jacent, or near.
Denmark means the marches, territor
les, or boundaries of the Danes.
Russia is the ancient Sarmatia, whic
has been subsequently named Muscovy
1t derived its present name FROM Russ
Sclavonic tribe, who founded the Ru'
sian monarchy. The original savage il
habitants used to paint their bodies,
order to appear more terrible in battle
They generally lived in the mountains
and their chariots were their only habit
tions.
Turkey took its name from the Turk
Or Turcomans, which signifies wander
RS, and originally belonged to Ii
Bcythians or Tartars. II is sometim;
rallied the Ottoman empire, from Ott'
loan. one Of their principal leaders,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-03-07
Management, OF YOUNG Cbict,,

In the rearing of chicks, particularly
carly ones, says a correspondent of the
Country Gentleman, the hen must be con
fined during the pleasant portion of the
day, so that the chicks may have the adj
vantage of running and scratching in the
open air. This is an important means to
success. In former years used coops to
keep the hens confined, but finally gave
them up. During the day, when the hen
was confined and the chicks abroad. there
was constant struggle on her part to get
out. She was restless and impatient. and.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-03-07
WRITTEN FOR THE LONDONDERRY "SIrTER. u
AN ESSAY.
IN NUMBERS.
BY OSCAR A. TANNER.
Number One.

1t is written that man was created
little lower than the angels, indeed
that he was created in the image of
God. To him is dominion given over
nature. To him have been, are being,
and are to be, subsequently yielded
her secrets. To explore the universe,
resolve its hidden history, utilize its
vast resources, and analyze its in
Vulnerable characteristics, is his suita-
BILE and natural employment. His
common highway leads far away
"o'er cd oceans grey and melancholy
waste" and the perpetual motion Of
her bosom, throbbing with eternal
life, sooths to rest the adventurous
mariner, while it bears safely to its
destined haven the varied commerce
of the nations. He scans with critics
eye the starry realms, measures the
distance to the planets, observes their
habits and eccentricities, foretells
with confident elaboration their
future movements, and, audacious
being that he is, even prizes curiously
behind all visible signs and tangible
evidence, searching, vainly searching
the unsearchable, the mysteries Of
mysteries, for the great first cause.
But he is many-sided being. To-day
he flashes like meteor across the
political, the forensic, the bust
ness, the social or the military
horizon, as the trusted leader of
parties or the idol of a nation, as the
famous advocate convincing juries
persuading courts, and charming spec,
tators by the clear logis Of his reason.
ing, his vast knowledge of the law
and his matchless eloquence; as tbs
originator, organizer, and executor OF
far-reaching business enterprises, with
an army of his fellows at his beck
moving each in his appointed sphert
like well-oiled machinery, obeying it!
central motive power, and grasping al
the minuti9 of his vast affairs, with
the apparent ease that the school-boy
masters the simple propositions of the
fundamental divisions of arithmetic
or as a modern Chesterfield, as he
magnetizes the social world with tn,
!; air and beauty of an Apollo, the grace
!; of a courtier the wit of Sheridan, o.
the sarcasm of Pope, and pointing ;
moral, or adjoining tale, with an cpl
gram or witticism, captivatss tn,
senses and subdues the will, while ;
wave of his perfumed handkerchief, az
almiring glance of his eye, or bow
. of alteration, calls conscious blush tt
: the cheek of beauty and leads captiv
the heart; or as the victorious soldier
with his strategic combinations. ant
mysterious tactics, AWAY on the tente,
field. A half million soldiers marcl
and countermarch, attack, retreat
attack again,-and then the hush o
death. Anon the news another vic
tory-fies DER the land. The war i
over, and a Frederick the Great,
Napoleon, Washington, Jackson
or a Grant, is welcomed as the savio
of people. With music and pomp, AM
salvos of artillery, and decorations
and titles, the war-worn veteran is re
ceived. Maidens strew his path wit
: flowers, the arches bend beneath thei
burden of beauteous welcome, for, lc
r the conquering hero comes.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-03-07
The Next President.

There seems to be steadily grow
ing feeling throughout the country
that the republicans will nominate
Edmunds and Lincoln, and that these
names are the only ones that will
make success d0ubly sure
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-03-07
The Egyptian Rebels Defeated.

A battle was fought March II be-
tween the British and rebel forces
near Tokar, resulting in a victory for
the English. Dispatches from Think
itat place the rebel loss at 1000, while
the loss of the British is insignificant.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-03-07
Net profit

Net profit. $50 co
Being profit of two hundred dollars per
acre, and this without extra manure or
better cultivation than is given to ordi-
nary field crops. AS the ground in this
case was formerly unoccupied waste
spot of no value whatever, no charge is
made for the land"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-03-07

Congress is still making mastery
efforts to do nothing. They will
doubtless succeed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-03-07
A Profitable Garden.

NJ. A. Ayers writes to the american
Garden:
Gas an Illustration of how much a
small piece Of ground can be made to
produce, my summers experience may be
of interest.
"My garden plat, of little less than
one-quarter Of an acre, is a rich, black
loan. lis glory were two Mammoth
squash vines, which produced eleven
sqlashcs, OF weight as follows: The
largest, 142 pounds; the next, 82t pounds
two weighed 1909 pounds; two others,
OH pounds; one, siXty-one pounds; two,
s14 pounds; and two small ones, not
matured, twenty six pounds. Total
weight of the eleven, els pounds.
THE remainder of the crops were
sixty-fvc bushels Early Rose and Beauty
of Hebron potatoes, thirty-five bushels
turnips, and some two dozen or more
Hubbard squashes which, at our regular
market prices, would have brought the
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-03-07

The money may be paid to any of
our local agents. and correspondents,
or sent direct by mail.
Postage stamps taken.
WeIshall shortly print'a home, and
promise you a bright, lively paper,
with news up to'going.to:press, sharp.
Address, SITTER OFFICE,
So. Londonderry, vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-03-07

The Methodists have grown from 15,-
coo members in 1884 to 1898, $50 at the
present time. Their centennial celebra-
ton will occur next fall.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-03-07
C. V. Bryant,
CARRIAGE TRIMMER.
Manufacturer and Dealer in
Light and Heavy Harnesses,
Blankets, Robes, SareingIss,
Curry Combs, Brushes

And finally, everything usually kept in first
class harness shop. Any one wanting a good
harness call on me and examine my work and
get prices. use rome but the best oak-ianned
leather Tor al OF my work. Prizes guaranteed
rs low as any place ia the state for the same
quality OF work, and all work warranted as
represented. Thanking the public Tor past
savors, l hope by square dealing to merit a
continuance Of your patronage. Special atten-
ton paid to Oiling and Repairing Harnesses.
en- IOND0NDrPRY VT
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-04-03
Another Railroad.

A prominent citizen Of Clcburne
county, Mr.. w. G. Gray. writes to
Hon. w. N. May OF this place, under
date OF Feb. Sd, as follows.
There Is very good chance to get
railroad from Jonesboro, Craig.
head, Co., to Russellville and Darda
nellie via this place. The officials OF
the Kansas, Springfield and Mem
phis road made the proposition to
build this road provided the people
along the line will take the proper
interest in the matter. The road is
looking TO the timber ami the coal
beyond the Arkansas rivcr.--Darda
nellc Post.
By oil means let thc.road be built.
II win trsvers rich section OF coun-
try and furnish an outlet for vast
amount Of wealth Which now lies
buried in the ground, and stand
ing in the forests. The people at
this end Of the line should not fail
TO lend encouragement to so impor.
tant an enterprise.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-04-03
THE JUG TRAFFIC.
Being Investigated by Uncle
Sans Servants.

In view Of the approaching season
of our circuit court, we publish be-
low the action of the U. S. Commits.
sioner in regard to the jug traffic as
carried on between Little Rock and
this place, and other places in the
county on the railroad. The grand
jury should give special attention to
this matter to investigate thorough
Iy If the law has been violated in
this jug traffic.
A case was up before the United
States Commissioners yesterday,
which is likely to prove quite inter
csting, and, as it involves q nice
point in the liquor traffic, will be
watched with some degree Of anxiety
by dealers. Mr.. Grisard, the South
ern Express agent at Gainesville,
was charged with dealing in liquor
without paying the government tax.
The facts in the case are about
these:
Gainesville is prohibition town
and there are still few thirsty iadi-
viduals who insist Oh taking their
"eye-openers," "appetizers," &C.,
but to do 80 have to send abroad for
the "bug JUICE" which is brought in
JUICE by express, "cash on delivery"
As the ownership of the liquor does
not pass until the money Is paid, the
Government officials claim that the
express agent who delivers the whis-
ky and receives the money places
himself in the attitude of liquor
dealer and test case will be made
of this. Mr.. Grisard waived ex
animation and gave bond for APP
pcarancc at the regular term OF the
court.
Our reporter learning that the
Southern Express Company was
preparing to make the defense for
their agent, sought Mr.. Albright,
the route agent OF the express com
pany, to obtain information relative
thereto, but that gentlemen refused
to talk about the matter. So we
give the case as obtained from the
government officials.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-04-03

The riot in Cincinnati, which be-
gan on Friday night and closed on
Sunday morning, was the worst out
break Of the kind that has occurred In
this country In many years. The
riot was in consequence Of the trial
Of murderer by the name Of Berner,
for a crime committed in
Cincinnati Christmas Eve, and told
in these words:
"Berner's crime was assisting Joe
Palmer, coIored, in the cold blooded
murder of his employer, w. H. Kirk,
for the purpose OF robbery. Both he
and Palmer confessed the murder,
but the jury found him guilty OF
manslaugAter. This with the fact
that about twenty other untried MUIR
derers are in the Jail, is what in
flames the public mind"
Sundays dispatches give the ter
rible details of the havoc of human
life and the flowing of human blood
on the streets of that excited city
the mob determined to reach the jail
and take possession Of the criminals,
and the police and militia holding
the surging mass of excited humani-
ty in check. The shooting was pro-
miscuous on both sides. As many
as so have been killed, and perhaps
200 wounded. The latest news from
Cincinnati is to the effect that the
excitement has subsidized to a great
degree, and peace and harmony can
again begin to be hoped for.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-04-03

The first case ever tried by a jury
in the Supreme Court of Kansas has
just terminated. 1t was remarkable
in another respect, also, as being the
first action in the nature of QUO WAR
RANTo ever brought in that State-or
any Other State, so far as at present
advised to GUST an executive officer
tor lack of diligence in the enforce
ment Of a particular statute. The
defendent in the case was a County
Attorney, accused of not performing
his duty IN the prosecution of viola
tors of the Kansas prohibitory liquor
law; and the jury found him guilty,
upon which verdict the court will
remove him from office. Globe Dem
ocrat.
This is one Of the most healthy
demonstrations of temperance opin-
ions on record, and what an occasion,
no doubt, it will furnish for some
fellow to cry fanaticl But that kind
of fanaticism is just exactly the
kind to fight its way into public re-
form and public respect.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-04-03

your course ID tho Lasker matter.
You have done nothing but obey the
instructions ofthe government there.
In. The president. thinking Il may
be agreeable TO you, to-day nominat-
ed you as minister TO St. Peters
burg, and your nomination, without
reference to any COMMITTEES. was inn
mediately confirmed by the Ameri-
can senate. This action manifests
appreciation of your worth, and does
you an honor OF which any citizen
may we'll be proud.
(Signed. FRELIToHEYsEN.
This action was perhaps taken In
view OF the little unpleasantness
which exists between the two gov
ernments on various questions, 3
chiefly on account of Germany's
sition against the importation "a
American pork and the Lasker res
olution. Like the president, we
think it was time to remove the
American Minister before he receiv-
ed any greater insult than he did at
Bismarck's dinner in honor Of King
Williams birth day, when this dis
tinguished dutchman merely bowed
to the American Minister and shook
hands with all the other diplomats.
1t is thought that the vacancy will
not be filed at once.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-04-03

JOHN G.. FLETCHER.

In this issue will be found the an
nouncement Of Col. John G. Fletcher
as candidate for governor or Ark
ansas. 1t has been known for some
weeks that he had said he would be
a candidate, but this official an.
nouncement puts the matter beyond
doubt. In his usual frank and hon
est way, he tells the people of Ark.
ansas that he is candidate for
their SURFACES, and that, if elected,
he will serve them to the best Of his
ability.
Col. Fletcher is one of the promi.
nent citizens Of the state, and is
known by all classes in all sections.
He has filed many positions of trust,
and is regarded as one of our ablest
business men, and one who has
gained the respect and confidence of
all by his fearless discharge of duty,
and merited that confidence by rare
integrity. He is native of Saline
county, and is citizen Of whom she
may well be proud. Coming to Lit.
tie Rock many years ago he fixed the
foundation for business success by
wonderful perseverance and energy,
and rose, step by step, to his pres
position as one of our leading and
representative business men. He
passed from the chair of an alder.
man in 1875 to that Of mayor of Lit
tie Rock, and served in that position
with honor for six years, his admin.
is ration of city affairs being charac-
terized by his methodical business
habits. During his incumpency the
city was loaded with debts incurred
by radical misrule, which were a
source of worry to the taxpayers,
and be assisted with all his might to
reduce the debt and place the city
in sound financial condition.
So well were the people pleased
with his course that in the election
of 1882 he was placed in the office
of sheriff and collector of Pulaski
county, and now fills that response
BILE position with credit to himself
and possessing to the utmost the
confidence of all.
Col. Fletcher stands to-day one of
the most prominent and influential
candidates for the gubernatorial
chair among those who have beens
mentioned for it. OF late years he
has had time to spend in travelling
both-in our own and foreign coun-
tries, and that he would be an hon
cradle and efficient chief executive
goes without saying. He has host
Of friends who will be glad to read
his announcement, and see him de-
clare himself firmly and squarely for
one of the highest officers within the
gift Of the people. -Little Rock Ga
zette.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-04-03

M. Cronbach the well known Drug
gist of Mt. Vernon Ind. writes: |
have been selling large quantities OF
Kress' Fever Tonic for the last seven
years with guarantee of cure or
money refunded. This enables me
to form correct estimate of its mer-
its. ] can say That in my experience
it has proved effective in nineteen
out of twenty cases of long standing
ague. ! consider it the best, cheap
est and most pleasant ague cure in
the market.--April "a.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-04-03

The wisdom which we thought
and predicted would prevail in the
County Council, b. of f., at Dover
on last Saturday, did prevail The
order wisely choosing to remain q
non political organization and turn.
ing the control of politics over to the
political parties already organized.
This, of course, cooks the goose for
the republican and greenback parties
in the county, admitting the latter to
have an existence. We don't know
whether it does or not. In another
place, we publish the action of the
Council as handed us by its Secreta-
ry,Mr. Holly Brown. We congratu
late all concerned.
The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1884-04-03


In view of the efforts making to
force the nomination of the forth
coming democratic convention, in q
certain section, for certain purpose,
it will be interesting to hear the
sage OF Grammercy speak his senti-
ments upon such a proposition. His
opinions are not those OF an idle
spectator, they are those of the great
man who won the battle eight years
ago, and whose foresight forecasts
the situation in 1884, and his utter
ance rings with the soundest wis.
dom, and most wholesome admoni-
ton. Hear him:
81 then asked as to which locality
should have the candidate. He re-
piled:
ut makes no difference what State
he comes from: get the man; never
mind the locality. A man who has
the business qualifications to give
confidence to the capital of the coun-
try; the clearness of perception to
decide well in the selection of men
he will call around him--a man of
decision Of character, and the cour-
age to drive out corruption from Of
fetal positions, make the fight for
reform and an honest administration,
and I will yet live to see the Demoe
racy in power"