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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
IOWA CROPS.
Wheat in Coed Conditions Prospects of
an Immense Corn Crop.

The secretary of the state agricultural society
gives the full crop report of Iowa as follows:
Winter wheat-Reports from ll6 townships
show an average decrease from 1888 of9 per
cent; condition, "a per cert. Spring wheat
Average increase in area, per cent; average
condition, SO per cent, or per cent. less than
last year. Basing the estimates on these
figures, with favorable circumstances until the
crop is harvested, the product will reach ST.
000,UGO bushels. Corn-With the future
prospects as bright as Tow, Iowa will reap the
largest cop ever grown. The increased area
is per cent, or 100000 acres. The average
condition is l u per cent. or so per cent bet
terthan last year. Favorable surroundings I'M
til the crop is gathered Will give a product of
nearly 900 600, 900 bushels. Winter rye shows
decrease in area OF 3 per cent, and the con-
dition is Sc per cent. In spring rye, there is
slight decrease Of new. The condition is l0l
per cent. The area of winter barley is very
small, and the condition is 10l per cent.
Spring barley-Increase ofarea, l l-2 per cent;
condition, l04 per cent. Oats-Increase in area,
II per cent, or ziG,137 acres; condition, l02
per cen6. Unless contingencies arise to mar
the future development of the crop, the product
will be so great as never to have been equalled.
The estimated crop is IS 900, 900 bushels.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

HUNTS Kidney ana Liver REMEDY
encourages Sleep creates appetite, braces up the
system and renewed health is the result.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
THE NORTHWEST.
Resni.s OF a Boston Doctor's Survey o
tho Country,

the Country,
DrHenry b. Wheelwiight of Boston, MEM
Der o; the Massachusetts boa,d OF health, has
passed through ST. Paul en- route East, after u
trip over the Northern Pacific from Duluth 10
Astoria, DR. Wheelwright has made hurried
survey of the country, with view 10 select
ing the best sections for cmigrants who have
small means OF their own, and WHO will be u.s.
sisted by private contributions. He is OF the
opinion that between St, Paul and Dickinson,
Oak, lies the country best adapted TO such
settlement and he is charmed whit In his
opinion, Santo Domingo alone can compare
with it for fertility, DR.. Whoelwright was ono
OF the Grant commissioners to examine tho is
land mentioned, lie will makea more care
iul tour in six weeks He reg, DIS the great
need of the Northwest TO be diversified farm
ing, if the holdings are large, and "a little
farm well titled" if an "S0' only is owned,
In the latter ease also, he says, the money will
comes from horses, beeves and swine sod
more than from crops. An effort will be made
10 correct the 'mislits' Of immigration by
which the different races of Europe arc sent to
the climates unsuited to them. Dr. Wheel
right says the Northwestis no place for Italians
and Portuguese. The latter race, owing to
their tendency TO consumption, should he sent
to New Mexico, The Scotch ought, he thinks
to be sent in greater numbers to this region.
1t is "a duplication of their native land in eli.
mate, with far more generous soil and natural
advantages
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

! A gentleman on East Fourth stree,
found a ragged tramp sitting on his
front stoop eating his lunch.
''Here What are you doing therer
he shosted
''Partaking of a slight lunch. Will
you join mei" the tramp politely re
sponded.
mo, don't want any Of your villain.
Gus feed"
"That's so; it is pretty tough kind Of
fodder. just got it out of your kitchen.
Your wife must be doing her own cook
ing now"
whats that, you houndi" exclaimed
the angry man, starting toward the tramp,
still sitting quietly on the step.
Don't get excited, sir; don't get ex-
cited. Think minute. Aren't you
mistaken in calling me hound2"
mo I'm not, and Pll-"
"But, my dear sir, you are mistaken.
/ am no hound, I'm setter"
The gentleman gazed at the tramp in ad,
miration, and muttering something about
newspaper paragrapher gone astray, he
left him to finish his lunch. Merchant!
Traveller.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
Earned His Liberty.

While gang of Is convicts were at worl,
recently in Plymouth, Eng, Jail, one Of them
hit the solitary warden in the head with a
stone, inficting a stunning blow. The entire
gang then rushed upon the keeper, and life
sentence convict named Stevens seized the
wardens rifle and ammunition, and fired upon
the advancing outlaws, six of whom he seri,
ously wounded. When the ammunition was
exhausted, Stevens dubbed five others with the
rife. and when assistance arrived he was COM
pletely exhausted. The details Of the airair
were promptly reported to the government, and
Stevens was rewarded and Immediately released
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
ORANGE OUTRAGES.
A House Fired Upon-Saiiors Erutelly
Attackcd-Church Dissertation.

A House Fired UpOn-Saiiors Erutelly
Attackcd-Church Dissertation.
Orange outrages are reported from near st.
Johns N. f. AT Twillingate sixteen loaded
guns We're fired into the houge of Capt. Wrey
and the windows were smashed with huge
stones. The Wreys are one of only three
Catholic families resident in Twillingate At
Greenspond Harbor four southern vessels took
refuge from southwest gale and floating field
ice. The Orangemen attacked the crews on
shore, manned them brutality and pursued them
to their vessels with large Hast stones,
smashing the companion doors, skylights,
cabin stoves and furniture, breaking bulwarks
and forcing the vessels to rush away amid the
storm and ice out into Bonavista bay.
The latest information from St. Mary's states
rat, as soon as the knowledge of the desecia-
on of their church by the crew of the Lady
Elibank spread among the Catholic population,
not less tran 800 boats were manned for the
purpose of scuttliDg or firing the vessel. The
cogent influence of the parish priest and the
supplying merchants avoided the destruction
f,ft lp shin and cargo
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
Figs And Sneers.

Moscheles relates a drcil blunder he
made when at dinner in London. TO-
day was asked at dessert what fruit
! would have of those on the table.
Some sneers,' replied. The compa-
ny were at first surprised, and then
burst into laughter. perceiving the
process by which l had arrived at the
expression. !. who at that time had
to construct my English out of guide
books and dictionaries, had found that
not to care a fig meant to sneer at a
person. So when wanted some figs
/ thought figs and sneers were synony-
mous,"-Chicago Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
THE TOBACCO TAX,
Bad News for New England Tobacco
Raisers.

Bad News for New England Tobacco
The improbability that Congress will this
session take any action to protect tobacco grow
ers of this country against Sumatra tobacco,
has very depressing effect everywhere in
New England where seed leaf tobacco suitable
for wrappers is raised. Wrapper tobacco can
not be raised IN New England to compete with
Sumatra wrappers and leave any profit to the
producer. as Sumatra is cheap and the tariff
wholly insufficient for pr 1tection.
1t is said that last winter, when the duty on
Sumatra was raised to Is cents per pound,
there was considerable stock in the hands Of
dealers, imported under the 35-cent duty.
This has been sold. 1t has supplied the de-
mand up to this time, and now the dealers,
under the late decision which admits Sumatra
which has less than 100 leaves to the pound at
50 cents, will restock with these cheap wrap.
pers and won't buy the home raised wrappers.
AS Congress will be slow to act on any tariff
questions next winter, it is apprehended that
tobacco raisers have little chance of getting re-
lei until nearly two years hence. This will
give the Sumatra importers a very great adj
vantage and will seriously cripple the toJacco
industry in New England.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
Thu Fiye-hiiIe Bicycle Record Broken.

The second annual meeting of the Canadian
Wheelmen's Association formed part of the
semi-cenfennial programme at Toronto. Abou
400 wheelmen took part in the procession, be-
sides those from all parts OF Canada, Rochester
and Buffalo. G. f. Lavender of Toronto won
the one-mie Canadian championship race in
8 minutes and 10 seconds. The five-mie race
was won by w. G. Ross of Montreal in II
minutes IA seconds, nearly minute faster
than the hest record
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
AN INTERESTING DECISION. j..
Packages not Posted When Left Outside
OfLetter Boxes.

Judge Butler, ofthe US. district court at Phil
adelphia, has rendered decision which is
interest to all who are compelled to send
packages through the mails. One Joseph
Reitzs was arrested for stealing II sample of
cloth which had been sea,ed in a newspaper
wrapper and placed on top Of a letter-box for
transm ssion to Chicago the package being too
large to enter the letter opening. Notwith-
standing, Reitzs was taken with the cloth in
his possession he was discharged, the court sus-
tanning the prisoners defence in these words :
'The top CT letter-box cannot be presumed to
be designated depository OF the United States
Merchants and others should know that unless
letters and other articles are pot inside the
box they are not posted %
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
THROUGH A BRIDGE,
Marrow Escape of Passengers on q
Virginia Midland Train.

The express train on the Virginia Midland
railroad recently went through bridge ovei
the Jan es river near Lynchburg, Va, the
Washington and New York sleeping cars sink
ing in ten feet of water. The conductor was
thrown into the river, and, although he had two
ribs broken, he swan to the cars and helped
the passengers through the windows. Most Of
the passengers were taken out through holes
cut in the ventilators at the top of the cars, to
which the water finally reached The Q were
about forty passengers in the sleepers, and all
were saved. The passengers are being cared
for at the hotels.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
Very Well Put.

Why do we defer till tomorrow what we
should do to-dayl Why do we neglect a
cough till 1t throws us into consumption, and
consumption brings us to the gravei Dr..
VIM. Halls Balsam is sure to cure if taken in
season. 1t has never been known to fail.
Use it thoroughly, according to directions
Persevere till the disease is conquered, as it is
certain to be, even if it should require a
dozen bottles. There is no better medicine
for pulmonary disorders.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
TheDe|iCiouSSurnmerM Medicine

A s A BEVERAGE, with hot or cold water,
"A sweetencd, or hot or cold milk, or added to
ice water, Lemonade eferve scent draughts and min
era waters it forms a refreshing and invigorat;ng
beverage, uncqualled in simplicity and purity by
any tonic medicine, while free from alcoholic
zion. Avoid mercenary dealers. who for few cents
extra profit try to force upon you their own or
others when you call for SANFORDS GINGER.
Sold by Wholesale and retail druggists, groccrs,
,tc., everywhere.
Potter Drug and Chemical Co.. Boston.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
Riotous Students.

A party OF Amherst students reused about
the whole neighborhood early the other morn
ing by riotous behaviour. They broke the door
OF the East Street Congregational Church,
pounded upon the doors of private residences
and broke several windows. A large party of
the citizens assembled, and, with the aid Of
constables captured the whole party but one
Six seniors were bound over by Judge Thomas
on a charge of drunkenness and riotous beha-
viour, and their case comes up at the very hour
that they would have graduated
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
Liabilities Of Public Carriers.

In the case of Otis and others against tho
steamer Hadji, to recover for damages to the
merchandise of the plaintiffs by reason of the
steamer leaking. the United States circuit court
at New York has handed down an opinion de.
nying the appeal of the defendant from the de-
cision of the district court. In the opinion,
Judge Wallace says "Pubiic policy demands
that the right of the shipper to absolute secur-
ity against the negligence CT the carrier, and Of
all persons engaged in performing his duty.
shall not be taken away by arrangement or
agreement be:ween the parties to the service .
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

The St. Louis, Mo-, Post. Dispatch says,
that Mrs. Phoebe Rice, 1908 Madison street,
a sister of Hon. II. Clay Sexton, Chief. St.
Louis Fire Depart, had been sufferer
from infammalory rheumatism for seven
years; the muscles of her hands and limbs
were contracted and she used clutches. BY
a single application of st. Jacobs Oil she
was benefited instantaneously, and finally
comnletely cured
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
EXPLOSION.
Thirty Mem Buried in the Isuins OF e.
i Flour MIL,

F1Ouc MIL.
The boiler in the -four mil Of Won Behren
q Shaffrr at Stryker, O., exploded recently
with terrific force, completely demolishing the
structure and spreading death and destruction
on all sides. The mill employed about forty
men, and thirty Of these were buried in the
runs, eleven Of them beng recovered in a
dying condition. The explosion was heard
fifteen miles away, and people five miles from
the scene thought an earthquake had occurred.
Within three minutes after the explosion 100
men were at the scene, and the work of recoy-
erlng the dead al wounded began For five
hours cries for help came from beneath the
debris.
Most of the men were married, and their
wives and families rushed trantcally to the
scene, filling the air with lamentations and
each seeking for information OF Che missing
father and husband, while the rescucrs worked
heroically in the ruin One piece ofthe boiler,
three feet square, was thrown against dwell
ing house, quarter ola mic distant, tearing
almost the entire roof away and seriously in
Jurlng two OF the occupants
p The boiler was considered IN good condition,
and the cause OF the expl sion is not known,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
SENSIBLE WORKERS,
Reduction in Wages Philosoohically
Entertained.


Notice has been posted in the Pennsylvania
steel works G. Steelton, one of the largest roll
ing mills IN the United States, announcing a
reduction CT 10 per cent. in wages, to take
effect on Aug. IA. This notice came from the
general Office, and is signed bv President Eel
ton, Every month from $40 900 to $4,000
is paid out as wages. The announcement Of
reduction, though not pleasant, was more
agreeable than total shutdown. 1t is under
stood that a large contract for rails has been
received, which was taken at low rate in
order to keep the MILL going, and this was ono
OF the causes that led to the reduction. The
worlsmen will accept the situation as the best
that can be done under the circumstances, and
the works will continue operating on full time.
1000 men are employed at Steelton.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

ASA PURE FRUIT sTIMULANT, for tie
IA aged, mentally and physically exhausted, care
worn, or overworked for delicate females, especially
mothers, for those recovering from facilitating dis
eases, and means of reforming those addicted
to an excessive use of alcoholic sdmulants, it is
unequalled in the whole range of medicines. Be-
ware of limitations. SANFORD'S is the finest
ginger in the world; and, notwithstanding the high
cost of its ingredients, is the cheapest family med
icine. Sold everywhere.
Potter Drug and Chemical Co., Boston.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

''rhere are" says "Toison dor" in
his new book on French Society, ''no
fewer than fifty thousand or sixty thou
sand persons living in France who have
elevated themselves to the nobility and
laid hands on names and titles which do
not belong to them"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
The Cautious Greek,

The Greek government has informed the
United States minister at Athens that in i'm
porting pork and products from the United
States into Greece, a certificate from the local
authorities is necessary, approved by the
Greek consul nearest the point of shipment,
stating that neither trichnosis nor any contag-
ious nalady to which swine are subject exists in
tho niace of ORIGIN
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
The Holland Throne.

Negotiations are on foot, it is said, betweeu
England and France. regarding the Dutch sue
cession. Earl Granville is in favor of Holland
md Belginm beng united under the rule Of
King Leopolds successor, each country, how
ever, having separate Parliament and a sep
ar.ate administration, and of allowing Germany
to annex the grand duchy of Luxembourg.
France is not disposed to sanctio.t this scheme.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
An Educator { ad,

Prof. Quanes B. Bstchelder, widely known
throughout New England for his erudition,
died at Marblehead, Mass, recently, at the age
of 70 years. He graduated at Wesleyan Uni
yersity, Middletown, Ct, in 1915, and was for
many years teacher in the public schools of
MarIiehead and Salem;
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
Saved from the Gaiiows.

Dion,sio Guzman assassinated Gen. Garcia
de la Cadena recently at Matamoras, Mex.
Guzman's sweetheart visited hin in jail in the
evening and stabbed him dead.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
He Doesn't Own .

In the case of Prentice sainst stearns, in.
voiSing the title to large part Of the CITY Of
Duluth, Judge Miller has rendered decision
sg,inst the plaintiff Prentice. who sought to
recover the Dulnih properly. viii ap. sal ~ the
Supreme Court Of the United States.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
Crossed Wires.

The Boston fire department was called upon
three times in succession on n recent evening
TO investigate Sigh, fires that proved to have
been caused by electric wires used for lamps.
which had become crossed and ignited wood
work in the vicinity,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

DREPARED with the utmost skill from IMPOR-
4 TED GINGER, CHOICE ARoMAT1Cs and
the purest and best of MEDICINAL FRENCH
BRANDY, from the world-renowned winners
Messrs. OTARD, DUPUY & CO.. COGNAC. rem
dering 1t vastly superior to all otAer Gingers," all
Of which are made with common alcohol, largely
impregnated with poisonous fusil oil, and strength
ered with cayenne pepper.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
Approved.

The President has approved the act granting
a pension to the widow of Maj. Gen Judson
fitzpatrick, and the joint resolution for printing
The annual reports ofthe commissioner Of agri-
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

The elegant furniture used on the occasion of
the reception to the Smmese embassy in the
Mechanic Building was loaned to the city com
snittee by Keller & Co., Washington st. Boston
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
He F ell in the Streets.
KENNEDY'S FAvORITE REMEDY
Cures n Terrible Case of Gravel,


Nothing is more urgently needed than reliable
medicine for Gravel, as the disease seems on the in
crease, and we are glad to say that such is DR.. DA
NID KENNEDY'S FAVORITE REMEDY, of Rom
don't, N. Y. We put in evidence the following let
ter, selected from many similar communities ions:
PIrTsFtELD, Mass, March, 1884
DR.. David Kennedy.
DEAR SIR: You have right to know, and de-
sire the public to knos my experience with Gravel
and my remarkable recovery through the use Of
your "FAyoRlTE REMEDY | am carpen er
living in this place, and there plenty Of witness
es to the truth Of what say. My first compare
lively slight attack Of Gravel was In the year 1873
1t pass away, and had little more trouble until
last July, 1888 One day when at work in my shop
! was suddenly seized with a keen and terrible pain
in my left side. consulted two lhysicans 1t once,
One said: ~ can do nothing for you'll Your case
Is incurabe!" l was fright ned and went to the
second, who said little, but gave me prescription.
1t did no good.
Then began series of experiences the agony and
horror Of which words cannot depict Think Of it.
was sometimes taken in the street, and would fall,
writing with agony, upon the sidewalk. 1t was
death in life. THAI Heaven, / then heard of
sKENNEDY'S FAvORITE REMEDY" through
Mr.. p p. Cooley. had not used half bottle when
] Iassed three stones in succession, one Of which
was nearly one-half inch long. / persevsred
with the medicine, the symptoms gradually abated.
and have had more trouble since. i am well,
thanks to you and "FAvORITE REMEDY"
Yours most gratefully,
JAMES D. K KENNEDY.
yvh., ,r kyOprrr DEMEDy, a;a q. 40
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
False Accounts

james D. Cummings and Augustus Bing-
dorf. two of the persons arrested in connection
with the navy department frauds, have been
indicted BY the Washington grand jury for pre-
senting false accounts against the United
States
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

MANY iT1i5s VIC fior years had scarcely ever
enjoyed the luxury Of feeling well have been
renovated by the use Of Lydia L. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
STARVING RED MEN.
Scont Food supply Mt the Agency in
Northern Montana.

NOrthern Montana.
Maj. Pigeon, Indian agent for northern Mon
tana, reports, under date of June go that the
Indians are dying fast from the scant food
supply at the agency. The carpenter has fur
n;shed 30 collins in the past month, but it is
believed that the deaths are fully thrice that
number, as the Indians have a great dislike to
burylng their dead, preferring the old custom
placing the bodies in trees or in stone piles
on high hills. In another week the supplies
will be entirely exhausted and the 5000
Indians on the reservation will be left to starye
or subsist on the cattle OF the settlers. Trouble
is feared
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

There are $4,000 miles of railroad
in the United States, or seven times as
many as there are in the United King
dom of Great Britain.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
tose. S450.O0O

A fire at VI tanzas has destroyed three ware
houses and their contents, the latter including
100 hogshesds offs sugar. Total loss, $4,000
dollars,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10
BiIiOusness

is more prevalent at this than any other time
the symptoms being bitter taste. breath offensive
tongue coated, sick headache. drowsness dizziness
loss of appetite. this condition is allowed to con
tinue. serious consequences may follow. By prompt
Iy taking Hoods sarsaparia fever may be avoided
orr afrra ,1aat ta1
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

For TEN OR TWELVE years have been So
verely afflicted with Catarrh.+ Never before
found such decided relief rs from Ely's Cream
Balm. Iconsider myself cured.--J. W. Buzz
FINoroS, MeoLsricsville, N. Y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

Penny dinners for school children have
teen instituted under the direction of
iae London school board.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-07-10

Colonel Sellers Eye Water.
Tho Colonel never made success OF the Eye
Water business, but Carboline struck bonan-
"a with Petroleum as its base. If your hair is
chin and falling out try it,