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Chapped Hands.

People sometimes suffer greatly with
chapped and cracked hands. 1t is
easily cured, however, if the following
precautions are observed. Do not
wash the hands while the healing pro-
cess is going on oftener than necessary,
and when you do wash them use Cas-
tile soap and warm water, dry them
thoroughly and then rub them well
with melted mutton tallow. Do this
three times day and you will soon
cure the worst case. If those who are
exposed to the cold weather would
grease the hands web with mutton
tallow every night they would find the
skin softer and whittier and less liable
to chap.
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sponging the head frequently with
sage tea will prevent the hair falling
out.
Moths can be kept out Of garments
by wrapping them in solid colored
calico.
Have metal or earthen vessels for
matches. and keep them out of reach
Of children. Wax matches are not
safe.
Sour apple sauce is greatly improved
by the addition of tablespoonful of
butter to quart of sauce, and, more
over, there is much less sugar needed.
a little lemon peel makes fine flavor.
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Improved Biackberrses,

All OF the popular cultivated black
berries were originally found in wild
state. If any really excellent variety
has been raised by cultivators from
seeds, we are not aware of it. Almost
every one who has in his youth gone
"a blackberrying," can recollect GER
tain patches or single bushes which
gave fruit far superior to others, and
which. in memory, seem vastly better
than any of the cultivated sorts. Those
who know of such special wild bushes
can easily bring them into cultivation
and enjoy their fruit without hunting
for it. Take up the roots of such
bushes this fall and cut all that are as
large as a goose-quill, or larger, into
pieces from one to three inches long.
Take a box Of any kind, and, if the
bottom is tight, bore several holes in
it. Lay some straw over the holes,
and over this an inch or so of soil;
upon this place layer of roots, then
some soil, more roots and so on until
the box is full. Bury the box in a
place where water will not stand, and
cover it with enough earth to prevent
freezing. Next spring the roots may
be planted in nursery rows.--Amer-
lean Agriculturist.
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A SeYen.Ye0r.OII Soldier.

A correspondent of the Boston
Globe says: The following facts were
given by a gentleman who served
through the war and in the company
with Little Abe" who is believed to
have been the youngest person enlist
ed. The gentleman could not recall
the name of the lad, who was known
in the army as Little Abe. and who
was enlisted at Jefferson Barracks, a
short distance from st. Louis, Mo-,
May l, 1861, as drummer, at the age
of seven years and one month. He
belonged to Company E, I'd United
States Infantry, Captain, afterward
Major-General, Steel. The reasons
which influenced the acceptance of so
young recruit were that his father
was in the service and his mother dead.
There were no relatives who could or
would look after the boy, and so. with
the consent of the army authorities he
was put with his father in the Ably.
Little Abe was favorite with both
officers and men. He displayed at all
times the coolest bravery and utter ig-
norance of fear. His favorite position
was in the front rank in battle, and as
soon as he saw a soldier fall disabled
he would throw away his drum, seize
the musket of his fallen comrade, and
load and fire as cOolly as the most
hardened veteran, although his dimin-
utive size and strength did not allow
him to elevate the gun without some
kind of rest. In the early part Of his
army experience, at one of the battles
when the Union forces found it neces-
sary to take up position in the rear,
Little Abe got possession of gun, and
when the army was forced back, his
drum was captured by the Confeder-
ates. He was reprimanded and told
that when retreating if he could not
carry it with him he should destroy it.
Ever after this, when in battle he saw
chance to get gun, he smashed in
the head of his drum, and then devoted
his whole time tohis preferred employ
ment of popping at the Confederates.
At the close of skirmish one day he
was found crying. Somebody inquired
what troubled him, and received an
explanation to the effect that he had
been unable to have any shooting.
The men Of Company " wanted to fit
him out with rifle made in accord
ance with his size, but the desire was
not granted, as according to the regu-
lations he must carry drum. Little
Abe passed through the war without
a wound, although always in the front
rank and in many engagements. Of
his career since then nothing is known
to the writer,
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CuriOsities OF Trade.

The demand for eye-stones has fallen
off very largely, but they are kept still
and sold in considerable quantities. The
eye-stone will clear the eye. There is
no doubt about that, but its movements
are regulated by its shape and by a for
nation on the fiat side or the base of the
stone similar to blade in a turbine
water-wheel The whole resembles
shell just begun-before the cavity was
formed, if shells were so formed, but
are not. The stone is composed of lime,
and vinegar or any acid by its action
upon it causes motion. The stones are
found on the seashore on the Pacific
coast. Sailors gather them by the quart
and vend in trade centers. The price is
10 cents
Bookstores are also called for, not
the KIND known to seal rings and sleeve
buttons, but glass stones or beads of the
color OF blood dark red. These are worn
to prevent the nose-bleed, although the
old plan to prevent, namely, to keep the
nose out of other persons business, is
in use still and works well. With
string through the glass bead and the
string around the owners neck the lia-
bility to nose-bleed is removed. The
bookstores, some of them, come fFom
Germany.
Rattlesnake oil will unlimber Joints
fflicted with certain lamenesses, as all
other oils or preparations will. 1t is
called for often, and the buyers may get
rattlesnake oil or they may not. It is
said to be business of considerable inn
portance in North Carolina to capture
rattlesnakes and from the fat to pro-
duce the oil. AT all events, rattlesnake
oil is sold, and is supposed to cure mar.
velously. Skunk oil is another cure-all
for certain maladies.
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Horse Maxinls.

Let the horses litter be dry and
clean underneath as well as on top.
Standing on hot fermented manure
makes the hoofs soft and brings on
lameness.
Change the litter partially in some
parts and entirely in others every
morning; brush out and clean the stall
thoroughly.
To procure good coat on your
horse, use plenty of rubbing and brush
ing. Plenty of "elbow grease opens
the pores, softens the skin, and pro-
notes the animals general health.
Let the heels be well brushed out
every night. Dirt, if allowed to cake
in, causes grease and sore heels.
Whenever horse is washed, never
leave him till he is rubbed quite dry
He will probably get chill if neg
lected.
When horse comes off journey,
the first thing is to walk him about
till he is cool if he is brought in hot.
This prevents him taking cold.
Let his legs be well rubbed by the
hand. Nothing SO soon removes strain.
1t also detects thorns or splinters,
soothes the animal, and enables him to
feed comfortably.
Let the horse have some exercise
every day. Otherwise he will be liable
to fever or bad feet.
Let your horse stand loose, if DOS
sible, without being tied up to the
manager. Pain and WEAKNESS from a
continued position induce bad habits
and cause swollen feet and other dis
orders.
Look often at the animals legs and
feet. Diseases or wounds in these
parts, if at all neglected, soon become
dangerous.
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FARM AND KITCHEN.
Requirement. OF nean Culture.

A mellow clay or sandy loan is well
adapted to the growth of beans; the
preparation required is much the same
as for corn. The bean Is q tender
plant and calls for care. The rule is
TO plant beans about fortnight after
corn is planted. Marrow beans require
a bushel of seed or more per acre
about one and one-eighth bushels, say
some of our best truck farmers; me-
dunn beans, three-fourths of bushel.
and kidney and other large beans more
in proportion to their size. Beans may
be planted and cultivated by machin-
cry, when grown on large scale.
Never cultivate beans in wet weather
or when dew is on the ground, as earth
scattered on the leaves when wet
causes them to rust and thereby in
Jures the crop.-Neso York World.
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SERIOUS CHARGE,
Against Some U. =. Omc,al..

Commissioner Peck of the New York stat,
board Of labor statistics, in his annual report
says his Investigations have revealed the fac
that the large number of federal prisoners con.
hned in New York prisons is due to the fac,
,hnt me officials have openly bid for he privi
lege of maintaining such convic,s free of CHARGE
he concludes as follows: Gas the result Of fhe
contract between the Erie county ponitentiary
otiiclas and the department of Justice ut Wash.
inglon, the state of New York is to-day sup.
porting United States criminals free of al
expense to the national government. In. Their
mhnman greed 10 make theirp nitenrialies pay
IN dollars ana cents, two convicts are crowded
,nto one cell, and the rights Of honest free
laborers outraged"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-18
OUR SHIPBUILDING,


There WIS launched from the works of the
American ship building company at Philadel.
phia I'M iron sailing vessel, the largest one ever
built in this country, of the following dmen-
sions: Length, extreme, 2S5 feet; breadth
extreme, AZ feet; depth OF hold, "a feet 7
inches; net register tonnage, 1900; dead
weight capacity on % feet draught, $3.50 tons;
on % feet drnught, 1850 tons. If she were a
wooden vessel of the same dimensions, she
would carry not more til n 26OO tons on %
feet drought. She is full ship-rigged, iron
lower masts and bowsprit, iron lower yards
and lower topsail yards, double topsail yards,
double topgallant yards, and has three skysails.
Length OF main yard, IS feet; area OF canvas,
$4,000 square feet.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-18

DISTRICT ATTORNEY F. s BLAcKMER, of
Worcester, MAS, 80 years old died in
Washington, d. e., Of nervous prostration
He was on his way to Jacksonville, Fla, for
his health.
JOSEPH X. MOORE of Northampton, Mass,.
committed suicide by cutting his throat with
razor. Cause assigned, insanity. His wife
drowned herself last summer, and he has
been respondent ever since.
The Laconia, N H., car company has re
ceived contract from the government of New
Zealand. The first order calls for 100 omen
freight cars, which order is to be increased to
500 Of the same pattern.
REV. WALTER BARTON of LYNN. Mass.
after eight years pastorate with tie First Con.
gregational church Of that city, has resigned
t. accept q Gull at Attleboro, Mass.
A REPORTER was garroted and robbed at
midnight Gently, near the Herald office in
Boston. No arrests.
EDWARD b RICE, an insurance agent. 20
years old, committed slicide at Warwick
Mass, by shooting hin sell with revolver in
his Office.
THE Third Congregational and North Con-
gregational churches of New Haven, ct. Pas
tor Rev. Edward Halves of the latter, and Rev.
DIR. r. DENIM of the former both resisnins.
DIR. HENRY A. DUBOIS noted New Haven,
Ct, physician, died the other day of paralysis,
aged -. He was lineal descendant OF Jacques
Dubois the French Hu2uenot who took refuge
in Holland. and in 1875 came with the Dutch
settlers TO Kingston, N. Y.
REV. GEORGE A. COUPON Of Greenwich,
CT, has formally accepted the call extended to
him by the Old South Church OF Boston.
THERE aave been number of oarro, inc
cases in Boston lately, and the ALARMING in.
crease oil highway robberies has caused consid.
cradle stir among the citizens /, il claimed
me pc ico are very inefficient, ard Meyor Mar.
tin intends 10 give the force ''lookin.r over y
JOHN CONWAY, aged &c, an East zee, Mass.
hermit WINS found dead in his hut Inst weot
having evidently fallen on bottle in such n
wsy that an ugly gosh was cut in his forehead
and the wound proving fatal.
The monthly meeting of the Central Trade.
Union was held on a recent Sunday in Boston.
Re 'olntions were adopted calling unon tbo
workiDgmen OF Massachusetts to boycott The
New York Tribune and Boston Post, as far NJ
possible, and to refuse to purchase papers Of
such newsdealers as may keep the ubove named
papers on sale.
CLARENDON HARRIs,for 40 years secre,ar,
OF the State Mutual Iifo Assurance Company
'.u pfesiuene Oh the rive lent savings Bank,
died IN Worcester, Mass. recently aged SO wears
The fish commissioners OF Maine have been
presented with 200 600 salmon, eggs BY Prof
Bard. With thsse on hand, tins makes a stool
Of 100000 eggs.
The corner loafer has become 60 conspicu.
ousiy obnoxious in Calais, Mn., that they have
organized in tiat-city a Las. isnd Order Leiga.
for the purpose of squelchins him.
The law and Order League of Boston are
preparing for vigorous war on the rum-shops
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Wounds.

Farmers, in knocking around the
barns during the winter, frequently
get ugly cuts and bruises, which are
affected by the cold weather. and prove
not only painful in this season, but
open sores in the spring. Kerosene Oil
is very good. 1t is good also for dis
eases Of the scalps of children. There
is a bad odor about it, which can be
relieved by the village druggist; but
aromatics are not always healthful ad-
ditions. Vaseline is the condensed
petroleum. But we are never without
carbolic acid in some shape. Fer
toilet soap nothing is better. 1t
cleanses the hair and the skin. 1t
cures chafed portions Of the body,
especially where the clothing is rough.
There is a strong carbolic soap for use
on animals. We have used it success
fully on hens and dogs, sheep and
COWS. Do not let it get into their
mouths, for 1t is a poison. The car
bolic salve is great healer of sores.
1t can be put up by any druggist. 1t
is invaluable. Since writing the above
we find the following in the Connecti-
cut Farmer "A bottle of carbolic
acid should be kept in every farm
house, not only as disinfectant, but
as wash for wounds and sores. For
any purpose it should be diluted with
water. Its power to destroy fungous
growths makes carbolic acid invaluable
in pruning orchards of pear, plum, or
peach, where blight or disease is sus-
pected. The pruning-shears should be
frequently dipped in carbolic-acid wa
ter."-Ne,0 York Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-18
ARAB BEY'S
Chance Comes Mt Last

Capt. Richard L. Burton, the recognized
authority in Mohammedan movements, advises
the recall of Arab l'asia, who IS now in exile
Mt Colombo, Ceylon, and the use of his sor-
vices to suppress the Mahdi revolt Capt
Burton says: ''rhe Soudau once thoroughly
aroused the light of the fire will mname tie
whole Moslem world. Arab Pasha has al
ready proclaimed I'll Maitli of the Sou,,an an
lmrostcr, urging that the savior OF Islam mus,
come from the Arab tribe korrisl,, to which,
Arab l'asha belongs. Arlhi i,sha would pro.
c!h''i' n religious war against the inpos,er,
causing all tic the Bcdouin tribe. to ior,ako
Ell Muhui"
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AMERICAN PORK.

The House foreign affairs committee will
take early action respecting the American hog.
Resolutions inquiring as to the discrimination
against tho American hog abroad. and an
investigation of the facts will probably be
authorized by Congress, to be followed with
retnilatory measures should our pork be found
10 DO wholesome and the Determinations abroad
unjust and arbitrary.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-18

On the appearance Of the first symptoms-as
general debility, loss ofappetite, pallor, chilly
sensations, followed by night-sweats and cough
prompt measures for relief should be taken
Consumption is scroiulo,s disease of The lungs
therefore use the great anti-scroiula, or
blood-pnrifier and strength-restorer, - DR..
Pierces Golden Medca! Discovery" Supe-
rlor TO Cod liver oil rs a nutri.;ye, and unsrr-
passed as pectoral For weak lungs, shifting
OF blood, ard kindred affections, 1t has no
Equal. Sold by druggists the world over. For
DIR. Perce's pamphlet on Consumption, send
two stamps to Worldss Dispensary Medical AS.
ISOLATION, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-18

It is entirely different from all Others. 1t is
as clea- as water, and It's its name indicates, is
aperfect Vegetable Har Restorer 1t will I'M
med ately free the head from all dandruif, re-
store gay hair 10 Its natural color, and produce
anew growth where il has fallen Oft 1t docs
not in any manner atl, ct the health, which
sulphur, sugar of lead and nitrate OF silver
preparations have done. It will change light
or faded hair in few days to n beautiful glossy
brown. Ask your druggist Tor it. Each bottle
is warranted. G.. G. GOODWIN 6 Co., Whole
sale Agents, Boston. Mass, and c. N. CRIT
rENToN, New York
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-18

MENsMAN's PEpToNIzED BEEF TONIC, the only
preparation Of beef containing its entire nuh't
tious properties. 1t contains blood-making,
force generating and DEMONSTRATING properties
invaluable for Indigestion, dyspepsia, nervou
prostration, and all forms of general debility
also, in all enfeebled conditions, whether tn,
result Of exhaustion, nervous prostration, over
work or acute disease, particularly il resulting
from pulmonary complaints G swell, Hazard l
Co.. Proprietors. New York. Snldbv druggists
The ancients were acquainted with the vir-
tues of Petroleum. Herodotus refers to it
and speaks of wells being found in Zante.
Nowadays everybody has heard of it through
Caroline, the great natural Hair Res'orer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-18

Legions OF people have Ind their lives made
miserable by Piles. This painful difficulty is
often induced and always aggravated by Con-
dipation. kidney-Wort is the great remedy
Tor all affections of this kind. II acts as gem
lie cathartic, promotes healthy action OF the
bowels, and sooihes and heals the infllmed
surfaces. 1t has cured hundreds Of cases where
al other remedies and applications have failed
Sold by all druggists.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-18
Hfshcy iarices for Buttel

All dairymen who use Wells, Richardson &
Co.'S Improved Butter Color, agree that it in
creases tho value of butter several cents n
pound 1t is pure and harmless, convenient
for instant use, has no tasc nor odor, and gives
clear, golden richness to the butter. 1t is the
very best butter col. abtainable. and is not ex-
pensive. In every lie in the Union the de-
nand for il is increasing.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-18

Fits. Fits, Fits.
successfully treated by Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association. Address. with stamp for
pamphlet, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-18

In Liverpool, Eng. free concerts for the
people are given every Saturday night as a
counter-attraction to tne public houses.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-18

Mary Anderson sends the surplus flowers
.he receives 10 the charity schools and hospi-
tails in London.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-18

Bombay has now several English women
physicians who have gone there at the invita-
ton of the Bombay merchants.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-18

Never take light into closet.
Do not deposit wood ashes in a
wooden vessel or upon wooden floor.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-18
A TURKS TORPEDO.

Daoud Bey's Invention Said to Excel All
Others.
At trial of the torpedoes on the Bosphorus,
Daoud hey, Turk, produced torpedo in.
vented by himself, the motive power of which
Is obtained by means of rocket tubes Daoud's
weapon obtained n speed Of 200 yards in 20
seconds and is declared by experts to exclipse
any torpedo yet invented.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-18

DR.. Kuhn, of Detroit, lent a poor
woman his coat, caught cold and died
In consequence.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-18

Mrs. Ann Lacour of New Orleans, La. writes:
lhaye son who has been sick for t1o years; he has
been attended by leading phy sicans. but all to
no purpose. This morning he had his usual spell Of
coughing. and was so greatly Frustrated in conse
quence that death seemed imminent. We had IL
tho house bottle of DR.. VIM Halls Balsam for the
Lungs purchased by my husband. who noticed youl
advertisement yesterday. We administered it ac-
cording to directions and he was instantly re-
Heved.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-18

Wonder treads on the heels of wonder. ST.
sarifdn .Aerrine is guaranteed TO cure nervous
iiSnrlers
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-18

l. AN NON -BELIEvER in Patent Medicines,
but having experienced marked relief from Ma
sal Catarrh and hoarscness by the use OF Ely 8
Cream Balm, l can recommend it to those saf-
iering from this loatisome complaint and to
those afflicted with hcNrsencss Or stoppage of
the throat 20 annoying TO singers and clergy
meD.-Louis L. PHILLIPS, 1923 n. Y. Ave-,
n w, Washington, D. O. price 80 cents).
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-18

Durnos Cetarrh Snuff cures Catarch and all affec.
tons of the mucous membrane.
FoRSrEcIALRArEs for advertising in this paper apply
TO the publisher. N L 3
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-18


OF all mon no doubt the mechanic and
laborer suffer more from disease than any
other class-not always in the disease itself,
but the circumstances surrounding their
cases. Who cdn depict more horrifying
scene than that Of the prosperous mechanic,
who, by some dreadful disease, Il reduced in
flesh and strength, having no power OF con-
trol, q helpless Prey to some malady? Per-
haps the family of the worthy man may be
sutiering for the necessaries OF life, all be-
cause father" is unable to work.
Why then do NOT ell men giapple with the
first symptoms OF disease (os whatever namS
or nature), and thereby prevent Tins sad
This is Just what Mr.. HIRAM FRANKLIN, of
EauHatuck, Conn, did when he began to feel
heavy, duh pain In the small of his back,
which steadily grew worse until hs had to do
one OF two things; either give up work or
die, or look around for some means to cure
kidney disease. and lucky chance threw in
his way safe and certain means OF de-
liverance.
The facts In Mr.. FL case are theses His
business (mason and builder) requires him
TO be exposed in all sorts OF weather. Re-
Gently, from o severe cold, he contracted a
disease of the kidneys, and like many others
began using everything at hand. Not find
ing any help, as last resort he began taking
Hunts Remedy. The first bottle giving de-
cided benefit, he continued its use until he
had used three (3) bottles, when all trouble
disappeared. Mr.. +. is now attending to
business, well man, and recently remarked
to an acquaintance: some trial convinced
me, as it will you." We need scarcely add
Hunts Remedy is purely vegetable, and
meets q want never before furnished to those
suffering from kidney ard liver complaint,
dropsy, ETC., and the utmost reliance may be
nlncaa in IL
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-01-18

The habit of running over boots or shoes cor
!ected with Lyons Paent Heel Stiaeners.
Try DIR. Sanford's Liver Invigorator and be
convinced that il can euro all bllou. disorders
An eminent p'lysician iirst prescribed Piso's
Cure for Consumption.