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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18
Fashion Notes.

Bonnets grow more and more har-
rowing in ugliness.
Opossum comes up among other
American furs this winter.
Trains are worn at receptions and
church weddings this winter.
Jewelled pins are the favorite orna-
nent for the hair with evening dress.
Bonnets are worn with trained
dresses at full-dress receptions and
church weddings.
Small ostrich tips are more fashion,
able than flowers for evening wear in
the couture.
The newest skirts are perfectly plain,
falling in straight lines from the waist
to the hem.
All velvet dresses for evening wear
are made of two kinds of the same
color, a brocaded and a plain velvet.
Hats are horribly defiant and unbe-
coming with all the trimmings top
ping over the forehead, which is still
adorned with Skye terrier fringes.
The handsomest dresses for brides
are of white silk and white satin
duchesse, with parements of white
plush and trimmings of laces, real
Valenciennes, point de Brussels, or
Malmes.
Very pretty mantles for young girls
are made of velvet or plush, with the
centre of the back OF brocade, and also
the cuffs of the short sleeves added to
the fronts.
Glace kid gloves have resumed their
precedence over undressed kids, and
close buttoned gloves, so say the ora
Giles of fashion, are soon entirely to
supersede mousquetaires.
Seal hats have brims that recede IN
til they become very narrow behind,
and there are also English walking
hats of this fur. Birds in clusters or
breasts mounted in long shapes are the
trimmings.
The lace fans of this season have
longer sticks and narrower mouths
than those which have been fashion
able lately,
A Chinese fur with a long white
fleece is the novelty among furs this
winter. It's pretty and becoming.
Silk gauze in white, creamy tints
and pale colors is much used in En-
gland for bridesmaids frocks, and
lately there has been a revival of
barege, both in plain white and printed
with small bouquets of flowers and
single blossoms The wells worn by
the ladies VINO attend the bride are
sometimes spangled, sometimes dotted
with crystal beads, and sometimes
sprinkled with the petals Of the rose,
or of the daisy.
Lace bonnets, made up over colored
satin, will be worn all winter. They
are especially liked by the economical,
because the change from dark to a
light feather transforms them at once
into evening bonnets.
Wings are used on some of the new
small bonnets in novel way. They
are set at the side, just above the place
where the strings are fastened, and
between their tips is a large bow of |
velvet
English dressmakers tuck nuns
yelling skirts to the waist and place
rows of insertion between the tucks
for evening wear for young ladies'
Round gathered waists are worn with
these skirts, as, indeed, they are with
all the evening costumes of young
ladies, except those intended for balls
The "cushion" crown, which looks
like the section of wheel, is favor
tie with London milliners.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18

As the coming of great storm is heralded
by the display of cautionary signals, so is the
approach of that dread and fatal disease, con,
sumption of the lungs usually announced in
advance by pimples, botches, eruptions, ul.
GERS, glandular swellings and kindred out.
poison which. if not promptly expelled from
the system, attacks the delicate tissues of the
lungs, causing them to ulcerate and break
down. DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis,
covery" is the great remedy fol. this, as for
all diseases having their origin in bad blood.
1t improves the appetite and digestion, in.
creases nutrition and builds up the wasted
system.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18
Electric liphts at Sea.

The Trenton was he first American man-of-
war that was lighted in that way, and, although
the experim mt was tried by some European
nations before, the Trenton, when she left New
York fol the Asiatic station, was the best light
ed naval ship afioat She had 250 lights. 1t is
intended, as an additional experiment, to light
few other vessels in the same way. The
Omaha is to be fitted with l55 lights, and the
new steel cruisers, the Boston and Atlanta
will have 2l0 zach, while the Chicago will be
lighted throughout with 900 lights.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18
Insurance COMPANIES Defrauded.

Within the past few months, shipwrecks Of
vessels bel' n5ing 10 Albert county, N. B., on
which there was heavy insurance, have become
Of such frequent occurrence as to leave little
doubt that the insurance companies are being
Systematically defrauded by INSCRIPTIONS
owners who, finding they ARE losing money in
running their vessels, put all tina insurance
possible on them and cast them away. An
investigation will be ordered by the marine de-
partment into several wrecks that hive recent
ly taken place. Some Of the companies
alleged to be deirauded belong IN the United
Stale
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
Health and Home.

, What a world of meaning lies hid.
den in these two words. Reversing
them we place the foundation beneath
and then place upon it the superstruc-
ture or castle, wherein dwells earths
choicest blessings, home and health
Mothers, do you realize the greatness
OF the vast empires over which you
reign as queens9 DO you realize that
from your respective domains go forth
the statesman, the orator, the philan-
thropist, the explorer, the astronomer
the missionary, and. too, the dema-
gogue, the bloodthirsty warrior, the
scheming politician, the votary of
folly and fashion, the defaulter, the reck-
less murderer, and all the higher and
lower grades of humanity--all at the
sane time pass through the crucible of
home, of which you are the control
ling power? Truly you occupy
honorary places in the galaxy of
earthly soveriegns. But do you real
lze in what great degree the health
or sickness Of the world may be laid
to your charge? If the infant consti-
tuition, mind as well as body, be duly
attended to, the result will surely be
shown in all the coming years. Give
the little ones plenty of fresh air,
wholesome food, all the exercise their
young hearts desire, with bodies I'M
trammeled by tight bands and belts
Let every MUSCLE have free, full play
at all times. Don't dress your chill
jren so tight that it is relief,
like opening a prison door, to
undress them for the night We
known by early experience what that
is, for we have felt it, and all through
our life lave felt its effects. The cost
is far too great, for the reward it brings
is only vanity Give the little ones
wholesome food, plenty of it, and at
regular periods. Disobey these rules
then disease will be engendered and
resort had to all the poisonous nos
trums Of the day, which serve only to
allay the uneasiness for the time
being, and leave their direful effects
in the tender system, to be manifested
in some other way in the coming years.
Keep the blood pure not by lotions,
soaps and powders, but by air, exer-
else, proper food and drink. Venti-
late your sleeping as well as your
living rooms. Let in pure air, and, if
at all practicable, let the sun every
day permeate every article Of bedding
and clothing. 1t is astonishing to
read what a great difference in the
per cent. of mortality in large cities on
different sides Of the same street, en-
tirely owing to the different degrees of
exposure to the sun. Let the little
ones think for themselves Let them
ask ever so many questions. Don't
bluff them off in either anger or i'm
patience. Endeavor early to subdue
and correct every semblance of dis
stimulation. revenge, hatred and pas
sion. Observation teaches us that
children are just what they are made,
and the rule is that ''just as the twig
is bent the tree is inclined" Then how
all important is it that the tender,
precious little twigs should have all
their faculties bent in the right di-
.roction.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18
STAMPEDED BY A JAGUAR,
The CONSERVATION Caused by an Es.
capped Circus Beast.

A monster jaguar escaped from Barrett's cir
Gus, near Enon, O., the other night, and fed
rapidly across the country, alarming persons
who were up late, stamneling cattle, wounding
many of them, and killing others and sucking
their blood. About midnight the beast had
reached the vicinity of Drydens Mills, where
farmer was awakened by great commotion in
his hogpen. Having got a gun and lantern, he,
with neighbor, went TO the hogpen where
they they found one dead hog and the, jaguar
killing another Lester shot and wounded the ami.
NAL, and it juInpcda at the men and chased them
into the house. 1t then fled down the turnpike.
The whole country was alarmed and 100 men
with rifles searched all night. At daylight, in
answer to two women who made Signals of dis
tress, the men fastened to their reliefand found
the iaguar in an Clubhouse, where they shot it
dead.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18
Holmes and bracken's DYNAMITE

The dynamite brought to Halifax, n s., by
Holmes and Bracken, which was sold by tie
customs authorities, has been tested on the
railway works at Dartmouth and proved to be
six times as powerful as ordinary dynamite.
The fifty pounds seized, it has been estimated.
was powerful enough, if properly placed, 10
BOW Georges Island to pieces, and half doz-
en- cartridges properly placed against the stern
or side OF a man-of-war would tear hole in
her big enough to sink her instantly.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18

A dealer in furs says the common hous
cat is one of the most valuable of fur
bearing animals, and that many thou
sands of them find their. way to the fur
riers. He says that in the year 1882 owe
a million catskins were used in maxim.
garments of fur, the block, white, NAL
tese and tortoise-shell being most in de
mand. They are largely used for max
ing Innings, and over half million pole
cats were used in this country in tn,
same year. most of which were obtained
in Ohio and New York.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18
FORFEITED THEIR BONDS.

Irish importers, Guilty of Revenue
Frauds, Escape Sentence.
In the United States circuit court, at New
York, Thomas Watson and William G,rdwood,
composing the firm of Watson g. Girdwood,
and William Liddel, manufacturer of Irish
linens, residing in Ireland, were lately called
TO receive sentence for having made fraudulent
entries Of invoices at the custom house, u CRIME
10 which they pleaded guilty in November,
when they were were placed under bonds OF
$4,000 each. Neither responded, and Judge
Bened ct ordered their bonds forfeited 1t is
understood that the trio went to Ireland some
lime ago and have not returned.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18
A PERIl0US BUSINESS,
Four White Men Drowned While
Smuggling Cinnamon.

A few days since 1t was reported at Victoria,
B. c., that three-ton sloop which left there
with 9 Cinnamon, who were to be Struggled,
and two white men ,forthe American shore, had
swamped, and all hands were lost. In addi-
ton to this disaster two more white men who
lett Foul Bay alb ut seven weeks ago in leaky
boat, with II Chinune1, for Washington
territory, have not since been heard of, and
all are believed to have been drowned. The
temptation to go into smuggling Cinnamon
across the border is very strong, as Tor each
one landed the owners Of the boat receive gem
orally S25, a sum which well repays those Who
make the venture, il they escape with their
lives, elude American customs officers and
manage to return 10 Victoria to claim thei.
money from the agents
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18
Trying to Splice the Cables,

The attempts to repair the Atlantic cables
are reported rs having been so far blflled by
continued storms. There is daily communica-
lion between London and the steamship Fala-
day, which is trying to splice the Bennett
Mackay cables. Those in charge are hopeful
of every success, but the company will not
open its offices to the public until both cable,
are in working order. Those who are in search
OF the Gould cables are encountering great
d;ficultias =
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18
PLUMBER FROM A CAVE.
stolen Goods Found In Hiding Place
of the BuzZard Gang.

of the Buzzard Gang.
Aposse OF about "a men left Bowmansville,
Pa, the other morning, for the Welsh noun.
tain, in order. if possible, to capture some of
the Buzzard gang The posse, after travelling
some six miles, came across an old house, stu.
ated in the middle Of a meadow Upon enter
ing, nothing could be seen but an opening in
the ground, three or Jour feet wide. Lamps
We're obtained, and several of the posse volun-
teered to explore the exoavat on. Alter crawl
ing on their hands and knees for nearly 200
feet, they came upon place resembling a
cave. Here they found lot of old wood. rags
and iron Some wooden boxes were subse-
quently noticed in ono corner of the chamber,
and these having been broken open the posse
discovered so silver watches, watch chains,
silks, satins, cassmeres, boots, shoes, slippers,
dry goods, and lot OF other articles. All
these goods had been stolen by the Buzzard
gang and concealed in this cave, The plumber
was loaded upon wagon and conveyed to
Bowmansyille.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18

new method Of fastening the strings of
upright pianos has been invented by the Ma.
son " Hamlin Organ and Piano Company.
which is regarded as one of the most impor
tant improvements ever made, making tbe
instrument more richly musical in its tones
as well as more durable, and less liable to eel
out of order.-Boston Journal
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18
Baltimore Stables Burnt,

Fire broke out recently in the stables of the
Hall Springs passenger railway company at
barley Park, in the extreme northeastern part
of the city, which completely destroyed the
large building, together with the companys
cars and fifty horses. The flames started in
the hay lott, and spread SO rapidly that only
fifteen of the horses could be taken out, and
only one car was removed
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18
A Wall Street Suicide,

Fielding e. Brown, generally no vn in
New York rs "Col." Brown, killed himself re-
Gently by throwing himself from the second
story fire escape of his apartments. He was
insane from suffering produced by congestion
of the brain. Col. Brown was one of the Cali
fornia forty-niners. His widow was a Young
girl employed In Hartford, Conn, store when
the colonel first saw her, Ii years ago. Her
mama was Nellie Commerean
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18

Mich, offer TO send their celebrated ELECTRO
VoLrAIo BELT and other ELECTRIC APRIL
ANcEs on trial for thirty days, to mon (young
or old) afflicted with nervous debility, loss Of
vitality and manhood, and all kindred trou-
bles. Also for rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis
and many other diseases, Complete restora-
tion'to health, vigor and manhood guaranteed.
No risk is incurred, as thirty days trial is al
lowed. Write them at once for illustrated
pamphlet free.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18
MlCHlGAN'S MINERALS,
Large Purchases by Ga pitaIists-The Ex-
element Increasing.

element Increasing.
The gold excitement at Duluth, Mimi, is
on the increase and will, no do BIT, continue
A large amount of land is being taken at the
land office and the rush for land seems to be
increasing. The American Express agent is
receiving kilograms from parties in Michigan
giving descriptions Of the land desired, with
directions to make immediate purchases
From present indications, the excitement is
still in its infncy, and ii it continues, Duluth,
before spring is over. will be swarmed by cap
itllists and pgospec. ols drawn thither by the re
ports sent abroad regarding the mineral dis
coveries made in the vast country lying north
west Of that city.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18
HUMAN LIFE SACRED.
The MignOnette Cannibals Sentenced t
Death by Lord COierid,.e.

The MignOnette Cannibals Sentenced to
Death by Lord COieridge.
Capt. Dude and the mate at the wrecked
yacht Mignonette, who were found guilty OF
murder in killing the boy Parker for food to
Keep themselves alive, have been sentenced
10 death. Tho co lrt room was crowded, and
the scene during the pronouncing cfsentence
was mostimpress've. Lord Chief Justice Col
eridge read the judgment of the court, citing
authorities at great length. The court de
clared that the taking of human life could only
be justified on the plea OF selt-deience. The
commission OF murder for the sake OF presclv-
ing ones own life was unjustifabe OF course
it was a duty to preserve ones own life; but
duty often required one not to save but to sac
rifice his own life. The court must apply tle
law.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18

The population of Montana is set down
at 1000, the number of cattle at 900,-
BOO and the tax valuation is sos, 900, 900.
This is an excellent showing for the fu-
lure, as none of the territorial resources,
embracing mineral, farming and grazing
lands, are even in the iniatory stages Of
development.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18
Every Woman in the Land

owes it to herself and her family to take cara
Of her health. When she finds her health fail.
ing, and debility and weakness undermines her
strength, her sarest and best remedyis Kidney.
Wort 1t builds up the general health. keens
the secretory system in perfect order, regulates
the Kidneys and Bowels, and enables these
important organs to perform their natural func-
tons in throwing off the accumulated impurities
of the body.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18
0yertaken hy a SnualI.

While eight or ten fishing sohooners were
lying at anchor off Digby N. S., lately, a
pquall from the northwest suddenly struck
them with tremendous force. The vessels at
once raised their anchors, cut their travis, and
ran for the harbor. A schooner lost her fore
mast and jibboom, and was unable to pick up
one of her dories containing two men, who
were consequently drowned.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18
The Labor Apitation In Paris

AT the meeting of workingmen recently.
resolutions were adopted urging the ref,I al q,
all payments of rent under 500 flame demand
for days work, and urging tie expenjitu-e
OF 800 000f. from the public funds to relieve m,
immediate distress Of the needy classes.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18
Steel lirhtshin lander

John H. Dialogue of Camdon, N. j., who
has the iron ship building works at Knighn's
Point, in that city, has been awarded by The
government n contract 10 b lid n steel light
ship tender, for use at San francisco. Tine
vessel is TO be l76 feet long, % feet wide and
10 feet deep, with comp uni engines, with
cylinders of % and itcI... -
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18
Roofing Out PolYgamu.

There have been five convictions for polyg.
amy in Prescott, Ari., within week. In the
cases OF Tenncy, Chestophersen AMI Kemp.
the convictions were found on evidence, but in
the cases OF Elder Fluke and Skonson. tried
after the defendants pleaded guilty. This is
regarded rs settlement Of the question of
Mormon rule in Arizona. Sentence will be
nassed immediafelv
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18

its and general debility in their various forms,
also as Il preventive against fever and ague and
otherintermittent fevers, the 'Ferro.Phosphor-
ated Elixir OF Calisaya," made by Caswell,
Hazard 4 Co., New York, and sold by all Drug
giss, is the best tonic and for patients recover
ing from fever or other sickness it has no equal
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18

The world is reminded of the Won
derful progress of civilization in the
wilds of the northwest by the intelli-
gence that Victoria, British Columbia,
talks of a $4,000 theatre.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18
Can't Go Till January.

The President has notified the managers Of
the New Orleans Exposition that it will be
impossible for him to leave Washington TO at
tend the opening, but that he hopes to be able
to visit the Exposition during January.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18

Young or middle-aged men suffering from
nervous debility or kindred affections, should
address with three letter stamps for large
treatise, Worlds Dispensary Medical As.
ISOLATION, Buffalo, N, Y
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18

For diarrhea, cholera morbus, dysentery
and bloody-flux collie or cramps in stomach,
use Dr. Pierces Compound Extract of Smart
Weed Specific, also, for breaking up colds.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18

SSJ- ECONOMY is WEALTH. No woman
really practices economy unless she uses tho
Diamond Dyes. Many pounds can be saved
every year. Ask your druggist. Only loo.
Simple to use. Wells, Richardson & Co., Bur.
lington, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18

You cannot always Judge of mans
character by the clothes he wears.
Sometimes the linen is worth a great
deal more than the furniture which it
covers.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18

When you visit or leave New York city, save baggage
expessage and 50 carriage hire and stop at the Grand
Union Hotel, opposite Grand Central depot.
600 ELEGANT rooms, fitted up cost of million
dollars, 81 and upward per day. European pan. Ele-
vator. Restaurant supplied with the bes' HOrsecars,
stages and elevated railroad to all depots Families
can live better for less money at the Grand Union
Hotel than at any other rst-casi hotel in the city
FoR RATS for advertising in this paper apply to the
Publisher NJ 81
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18

A medical enthusiast has started a
peach cure near Wilmington. Del, sim
liar to the grape cure of Germany and
the pear cure of California.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18
Californlans Surprised by Snow.

Three inches OF stow fell at Bakersfield, re-
gently. This is unprecedented in the history
of this section of California.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18

oYOU Want 10 BuV "a Dog!
Send ipr Dog Buyers Guide, 100 pages, en-
cravings OF all breeds, colored plate, prices of
dogs and where to buy them. Mailed for l5c.
Associated Fanciers, 237 S. Sth St., Phia.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18

The Andrews Parlor Folding Beds receive tn
highest commentator wherever used, in Ho
tells, in Boarding Houses and Private Families.
keelsr's, 50 to 81 Washington street, Boston
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18

Trough on Itch"
"Rough on Itch" cures humors, erup tons,
ringworm, letter, salt rheum, frosted feet,
chilblains
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18

ITCHY women.
Ladies who would retain freshness and
vivacity. Don't fail to try "Wells' Health
Remover"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18

Life Preserver.
If you are: losing your grip on life, try
Wells Health Remover" Goes direct to
weak spots.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18

"Rough on Toothache."
Instant reliet for Neuralgia, Toothache,
Faceaehe Ask for Trough on Toothachc'
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-18
Petroleum sheds is militant LIGHT

VIO''''' ",E0''9 10 u IIIIuIIV IIoHlI
In cot and palace seen;
And ON our heads its blessing bright.
From wondrous Carboline,