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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
To Make Frequent Statements.

The secretary OF the navy has issued n regu
iation circular TO the effect that hereafter ali
officers OF the United States marine corps who
have IN charge pablo funds for disbursement
will make to thu paymas;cr-general of the
navy weekly and monthly statement, show
,n9 the amount on hand and the amount on
deposit, with the name of the depositor also
amonthy statement OF receipts and expcndi-
lures under the different heads Of appropria-
tons and clohing account, the same as is now
required from piy,nasters of tn. navy. The
account of arr and accoatrements must la
rendered at the bureau Of ordnance, navy dc.
partnent
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06

~ ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN MIXES OF
manufacture, Mason a. Hamlin have reaches
NO 10y, QUO, Arranged in line these would
reach III miles, or would fence the railroad
on one side froal the Grand Central Station In
New York, to within twenty miles Of Spring.
held, Mass Not only does this show the great
popularity of American organs, but il 1llus'
ttrate' what, was declared by James Parton 10
be general TACT tat he who makes the best
article in his line always has the greatest suo
cess.
We understand that the Mason & Hamlip
Company's new Upright Piano is now com
manding large sale, and is, in every way
up to the standard Of their unrivaled organs
we predict large success for this piano,
which is constructed ON new SYSTEM, said
to be decided advance over the prevailing
wfejtpin system. Boston Journal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
THE POST-OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
Tho Expenditures In Exces, of tho Ire
ccipts.

ccipts.
The third assistant postmaster-genera is at
work on his annual report which is to be pre-
pared by the time Congress reasscmbles His.
report this year will be of unusual Importance
because it will show what effect the reduced
rats OF postage has hal ON tho postal affairs
OF the government, Heretofore the postotfice
department has been selt-sustaining, but this
year, ow:.g to the reduction in the postage
from to 2 cents, the expenditures for the
postal service will exceed the receipts by
about $30O,00) This falling off in the
revenue is about what the post nastor-
general in his last annual report, estimated it
would be. The report will also show that the
issue OF 2-cent stamps used for ordinary COM
municntion, has increased nearly 80 per cent.
over the issue Of last year. The issue of
stamped envelopes al shows an increase of
nearly 70 per cent. The postoffice officials cx-
pam this by saying that the public pref to
send sealed communication, pecially when
1t cots but cents. Business men are not
dealing 50 largely in postal cards as hereto
lore. The decrease in the issue of p stall
car $ is about per cent. PRINTED circulars
and similar business notices, which we're
formerly printed upon postal cards, are in
many cases nov sent in sealed envelopes, for
the reason that tho ordinary public may pay
more attention to Il communication which re-
aulres them to break the seal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06

In every part OF the country the rail,
roads have been much troubled by the
rank growth of weeds on and near to
their tracks, which have cost them q
great deal of money and trouble te
eradicate. A Western road is trying a
continuance devised to destroy these
weeds, and which promises to prove
quite successful. 1t consists of two iron
pipes projecting on each side of the en-.
gine in front. The exhaust steam is con.
Quoted into these pipes instead of into
the smoke stack, and the steam and gas
are thereby thrown out close to the track
In front of the engine on each side. 1t
kills weeds and grass for two feet or
each side of the track.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
WaGNER'S NIECE STARVING,
A Baron aud His WIG Uom.le Oh in
Outskirts of Chica 70,

A Baron and His WIG HON. less OH in,
Outskirts of Chfca 20.
The discovery has been made that the Baron
ess Won Berckeleldt niece of Richard Wagner
the composer is living in absolute poverty
with her husband and five small children, iu
one room of house on the outskirts of Chi.
cago The husband, Baron Won Berckefeldt, q
noblcman by birth, once staff officer in til,
army OF Hanover, next q captain of grenadier
in the Prussian army, aud later commander
of the sea oard Of Dantzic, is working
although nearly crippled with rheumatism, foI
81 day in a blood fertilzing factory. The
Lady, whose father was one OF tho three broth.
ers Brockhaus Of the great Lcipsic publishing
house, alleges in a long story That she was de
frauded OF her estate; that ill health drove hei
husband from military service, and that they
came to this country to restore their fallen for,
tunes; that the effort has been unsuccessful
ard tina; they are now homeless and next dooi
to starving, Extensive litigation over hel
fathers estate is now, she says, in progress,
but her action in promoting the litigation has
so cstranged her wealthy brothers and sister
that th-y refuse to give her penny.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06

II you are costive, or dyspeptic or suffcr
ing from any other OF the numerous dis
eases OF the stomach or bowels, it is YOUR
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
The cost OF running theatre in yew

The cost Of running theatre In New
7 ork is placed by a leading manager al
~, 500 week, which Is rather below
than over the average. Speaking of six.
teen theatres now in operation in that
city, this manager says they pay the &C.
tors $14, 400 week; stage hands, $3.50;
six scene painters, $3.50; sixteen prompt.
ers, S4Oo; sixteen property men, $40;
band, $4,000; total $l9,57O. To pay
these alone $l,2l4 week is required in
each house, and rent, lights, advertising
and other needful expenses will run the
cost I'D to fully double that sum.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
Longevity Paw,

A decision has been rendered by the supreme
court of the United States in the longevity
pay case Of the United States, appellant,
against Lieut.. Charles Morton. OF appeal from
Inc court OF claims The court holds that the
time of service OF the cadet in the military
academy ut West Point NUT be rcrardeI ns
actual lime Of serv ce in the army, within tho
meaning of the acts OF 1851 anil $50. IN COM
putting his longevity pay. Under the statutes
involved in this case, a cadet at West Po;n. i,
serving in tie army as fully us IN officer retired
IRON cctivc seryi G is serving in the army
under the statutes which apply 10 him
The Judgment oil the court OF claims is az.
hrma1 "
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
A Disrapard of Facts.

The superintendent of foreign mails charac,
terizes rs absurd the recent statement 1
Lorin Blodgett, Of Philadelphia, that American
mails are destroyed on English steamers (par.
ticIlarly OH South American lines) in the in.
tercst OF British trade. He adds: "The mai
that pqsses through the English office is placed
in sealed bags and then put on board the steam.
er. The American mail is put in with tIt
English and that from other countries. The
only way 10 get at it would be to break III,
seals, and thnt would at once lead to detection
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
TREASURY ACCOUNTS,
Annual Report or Second Auditor
Ferris.

Judge Forris, second auditor Of tho treasury,
aseompletodand submitted TO Secretary Gresh.
am his annual report for the fiscal year end.
ed June so, 1884, II shows that tho aggregate
number OF unadusted accounts and claims on
hand in the second auditors office July |, 1888,
was Al ,92S, OF which 36,ll2 were for arrears OF
pay and bounty To these there were added
during the year 25,74l new claims, OF which
l4,9l9 were for arrears of pay and boun.
~; 4,09S of these old and new
claims We're disposed OF during the year,
leaving 1851 unadjustcd on the Both of juno
last, The amount drawn out OF the treasury in
payment Of claims and in advances to disbnrs.
ing officers was S23,S6I5iS. The repaymcnts
on account Of unexpunded balances, etc, were
SI62,529, leaving tho net amount paid out S23,-
lO5,Oi9. The total amount from all sources
placed to the credit of the permanent fund of
the soldiers home under sec. s of the act Of
March 8, 1888, from the date OF said act to Sept.
~, 1888, is S5i7Si0. From this fund payments
amounting TO Sl74,029 have beon made to the
treasurer Of tho home to meet current expon-
ses, leaving $373,Sll to the credit OF the per.
manent fund The second auditor recon-
mends that small appropriation be placed at
his disposal to detray the expenses OF investi.
eating claims Of Indian soldiers, and that Con.
gress enact u statute Of limitations which will
bar all claims growing out of the late war not
presented for payment within ono or twoyears
thereafter,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
How Women Differ From Men

At least three men on the average Jury arc
bound to disagree with tho rest just to Show
that they've got minds of their own: but
there is no disagreement among the women as
to the merits of DR.. Pierces '!Favorite Pre-
scription." They are all unanimous in pro
nouncing it the best remedy in The world for
all those chronic diseassl, wet Snesses AMI
complaints peculiar TO thei' Sea. 1t trans
forms the pale, heggard, dispirited woman
into one of sparkling health, and the ringing
laugh again "regns supreme in the happy
household fF'
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
A Big Vulture.

Arthur Spring, of Monticello, Santa
Barbara county, California, killed a
vulture the other day which measured
from tip to tip of its wings, nine feet
nine inches; its talons between eight
and ten inches. and the carcass weigh
ed thirty pounds. 1t was capable of
carrying off to its hiding place full,
crown sheep, and is said to be the
lrgest specimen of its kind ever killed
N Santa Barbara county.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
A Model With Variations

Mary Kelly, comely girl who i, known
also as Addie Haskins and Mary McGuire, was
engaged by a MIR. Flanig,n Third avenue,
New York city, about two months ago, IS n
servant. She was model servant, Int he
found his missing silverware and the KEY of
his ureau drawer in her trunk In he police
court the other day Mr.. Warshing Of Fifth
avenue identified Mary as a servant he had en-
ployed last spring, vino after giving gre salts.
fiction as n model servant, had disanpeared
simultaneously with about $500 worth of
household articles.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
Reciprocity in Ferries,

The Dominion law, as it at present stands in
regard 10 II It onal ferries, h $ been found to
work adversely to the interests both of the
United STATES and Canada in view of which
tact the minis CT oil inltn revenue has recon-
mended to his government the appointment of
a commissioner 10 confer with an officer TO be
named by the I'm ted Suites govern nent for
herurPose ofarfiving at some conclusion upon
which reciprocal legislation may be based for
the regulation Of international ferries, which
VIII be IN the interest of both the United States
and Canada. This action has been suggested
by the recent difficulties which have arisen in
regard to the international ferry between
Bufftlo and For, Eric
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
An HiStoric Mansion.

Inc historic Schuyler mansion ut ALBANY.
n. ! :, was recently sold at auci on for $500
10 Deputy Sheriff Pendleton, who purchased it
as speculation. Tho house w,s built in
i'5l BY Gen. Phi ip Sc uyler, and throughout
the revolutionary war was VISITED by wash
ing on ana nearly all the continental generals.
~ IS N portion o. the city now given over to
manufacturing purposes and tenement bo,sss
The grounds surrounding the mansion vero
sod in building lots for ZIG ON
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
Locomotive Roiler Esnloslon

A horn bic catastrophe, which caused tho
dea'h oil two men, has occurred Mt Locust
Point, Nd. ABB & o. locomotive was stand.
ing on side track In the cab were the emf.
neer and fireman. The boiler exploded with
tniflc force. The engineer was instantly
kiied, and his bo ly WIS blown into the water.
lou ieet away The fireman was blown up On,
bank SO re distance off and expired immedi
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
MOB RULE IN CHINA,
PRIESTS Ordered to Leave md Houses of
Christian Worship Destroyed.

The steamer Arabic which has arrived n
San Francisco, brought Hong Kong advices to
Oct. l. The Swallow correspondent of the
army Gazette, under date of Sent. D, writes
that the Roman Catholic priests under French
protection we're last week ordered to leaye bv
the Chinese authorities When those at Chao
Chou Flu, abont 20 miles north of Swatow, had
lett tho place, the Chinese soldiers went to
their houses and destroyed everything they
oould Ind. At Kite Yung, a mob DESTROYED
not only the Roman Cath lie places of worship,
but also those belonging to the English, Pres.
byterlans and Other missions. The WESLEYAN
chapel at Chung T5un; large trading mart
lew hours journey from Canton, was destroyed
by mob on Sept. IA,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06

sneezing, snuffing and coughing! This is
the music all over The land Just now. And
will be until June. "1've got such an awful
cold in my head" Cure it with Ely's Cream
Balm or it may end in the toughest form OF
Catarrh. Maybe you have catarrh now.
Nothing is more nauseous and dreadful. This
remedy masters it as no other ever did. Not
a snuff nor liquid. Applied by the finger to
the nostrilS Pleasant certain. radical.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06

The Dominion government Is evidently an
ticipating trouble with Louis Rel and his half.
breed followers in til, Northwest The de-
Tartment of the interior is very reticent rs to
steps that are beng taken to meet an emer-
gency, and made light OF all reports of a threat
ening character. 1t is known, however, that,
as far as possible. mounted police are being
concentrated in the Saskatchewan district,
where half-breed agitation is being carried on
under Rel
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
War or Mediatinn

AT the imperial audience to be he'd in pekin
on Nov. and !, which all the princes of the
Chinese empire have been summoned to nt
tend, it will be decided whether to open war
agalnsi France or TO sanction mediation.
Enmors ere again curry Mt in Paris that Prime
Minister Ferry is endeayorins 10 secure Eng
lish mediation.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06

An exchange says: "Nine-tenths of thu
unhappy marriages result from human calves
being allowed to run at large in society pas
lures" Nine tenths of the chronic or linror
ing diseases of today originate in im6urs
blood, liver complaint or buiousness, result.
ing IN scrotula, consumption (which is but
scro1uia OF the lungs. Sores ulcers, skin dis.
eases and kindred affections. Dr. Piercei;
"Golden Medical Discovery cures all these,
OF druggists. 'S'e'
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06

Petroleum Is a natural production, ana q.
nature nevermakes mistake Carboline, made
from pure petroleum, is certain invigorator
for diseased and sicklv hair, and where onco
used will never be substituted hv anv otbo,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
lie Eknnuvs It

Hiram D. NIaxfeld, formerly of silvc,
Springs, r.. l., has no doubt about the wonder.
tul curative powers of Ki,lney-Wort He was
so afflicted with Kidney Complaint that ho
could not stand on his feet from pain and
weakness. As soon as he commenced using
Kidney-Wort he experienced immediate relief
and at once began to grow strong, and was TO.
lieved OF all pain and unpleasantness. He saws:
~ kaOD | have been cured by kidney. Wort y
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06

Repeated requests have induced the proprie-
tots of Lydia j. Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
pound to send by mail to various lady CORE.
pondents, large mounted portraits of Mrs.
Pinkham; and now many household wall is
tdorned by the familiar, motherly face of The
Massachusetts woman who has done so much
or all women
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
SIX MEN FALL 200 FEET,

Down the Shaft of some Mines at Lon.
donderry, N. =.
AS cage onajning six men was being
lowered down a shut at the Canada stee,
Company's mines, Londonderry, recently
some OF the Se1ring broke precipitatino ,bo
cage some dis nnce down the shalt, where II
was caught and overturned. This threw tho
men to the bottom. distance of 200 feet, xii.
ing three and seriously, il not fatally, iniuring
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06

II you are suffering from over-eating or
drinking, any ,indiscretion or dissipation, or
are young and growing too fast, as is often
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
YEARS AMONG LUNATICS,
Oh rrles Il. Richards Release From, :.
brooklyn, N. ", AsyIum

HEOOhIyn, N. u, Asylum.
Judge Bartlett, Of New York, has granted
writ OF habeas corPns in an application for the
release Of Charles L. Richards of PHILADELPHIA
from Brooklyn insane asylum. Richards
iather was once mayor Of Philadelphia, and his
family is highly respected. His mother was n
sister of Lord Dundas, who emigrated from
Scotland to Philadelphia and gained fortune
IN business in that city. Richards has been in
the asylum ten years. His counsel claims that
ne never was insane, but no reason for his in
generation has yel been ciyen.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
New SeceratlrY Of Inc Treasury

The President has appointed ex-secretarv
Hugh McCuliogGh to be Secretary Of the
Treasury. anil Secretary ". q. Gresham 10 h.
Circui, Judge of the Seventh Circuit. 10 snc-
coed Judge Thomas D7ummond. resigned
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
Bound 10 Have a kayy.

The Tacoma Ledgsr says the rumor f
the steamer san Pedro and h T sister slim.
San Pablo, bad baen sold 10 the Chimes o.
ernInent, hS foundation in trJth. The pric,
pad for the two was 81, SOC, 001.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
A Lady's Wish,

"Oh, how do wish my skin was as clear ane
soft as yours" said lsdy to her friend. ''Yor
can easily make ii So" answered the friend
"Eow?" inquired the first lady.
by using Hop Btters that makes pure, rich
bood and blooming health. 1t did it for me as you
observe"
sB-None genuine without bunch of green Hop,
on the white label. Shun all the vie, poisonous
stuff with Hop" or "IIops" in their name.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06

E8" ALL LADIES SHOULD KNOW THAT
hoods, scarIs, ribbons and all fancy articles can
be made any color wanted with Diamond
Dyes. All the popular colors. lOc. at drug.
gsts. None equal them. Wells Richardson
Il Co., Burlington VT
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06

- II you are sick with that terrible sickness,
Nervousness, you will find Balm in Gil.
cad" in Hop Bitters.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06

The worst pile tumors cured in
ten days, rupture in one month. Pamphlet
two (3ct.) stamps. Worlds Dispensary Medi.
cal Association, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06

Tho Andrews Parlor Folding Beds receive til.
highest commentator wherever used, in Ho
tells, in Boarding Houses and Private Families
keeler's, SO to 81 Washington street, Boston
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06

Quick. conlplcte cure, all Kidney, Bladder
and Urinary Diseases, Scalding, Irritation,
Stone, Gravel, Catarrh OF the Bladder. Sl.OO.
Drl nnisfa
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
Tho COnnIcf

Between disoase and health is often brief
and fatal lis better to b, provided with
cheap and simple remedies for such common
disorders as coughs, Gods, ETC., than to run
the risk OF contracting fatal disea Sc through
neglect. DR.. VIM. Halls Balsam is sure and
safe remedy for all diseases of the lungs and
chest If taken in season it is certain to cure.
and may save you from that terrible disease.
consumption. 1t has been known and usel
Tor many years, and it is no exaggeration to
say that it is the best remedy in the world for
O1ghs, etc.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06

The VoLrAIc BELT Co., OF Marshall
Mich, offer to send thor celebrated ELECTRO
NoLTAIo BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLi-
ANoEs on trial for thirty days, To mon (young
or old) afflicted with nervous debi ity, lyss Of
vitality and manhood, aud all kindred ,rou.
bles' Also for rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis
ami maay other diseases, Complete restora-
ton TO health, vigor and manhood guaranteed,
no risk is incurred, as thirty days trial Is nj
lowed. Write them at once for illustrated
pamphlet free.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06

IL you are frequenter, or aresident Of,
IA masmatlc district, barrcade your sys.
TEN against the scourge Of all countries
Malaria, Epidemic, Bilious and Inter
-mittent Fevers by the use OF Hop Bitters
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
II you are a minister, and

IT you are minister and
have otertaxed yourself with your
pastoral duties, or a mother worn out
with care and work. or man of business or
labor, weakened by the strain of your every
day duties, or man Of letters toiling over
your midnight work, Hop Bitters will most
surely strengthen you.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
Colorado Justice.

Il is reported that seventeen cattle thieves
lave been captured by vigilantes in the Gore
mountains and lysched,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06

"Or II you are In the workshop, on the
farm, at the desk, anywhere, and feel
that your system needs cleansing, ton
ing, or stimulating, without intoxicat-
sing, N you are old,
blood thin and impure, pulse
feeble, nerves unsteady, faculties
waning, Hop Btters Is what You neeito
give you new life, heath and vigor."
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06

II you have rough, plmply, or sallow skin, bad
breath, Hop Bitters will give you fair skin, rich
plooo, the sweetest breath and health. $500 viii
Dc paid for case they will not cure or help.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06

own fault II you remain i'll. II
you arc wasting away with any form
OF Kidney disease, stop tempting death this
moment, and turn for Azure TO Hop Btters
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
The Great merican Chorus.

Rough on Corns.o
Ask for Wells Rough on Corns" l5c
Quick, complete cure. Hard or soft corns
warts buninns
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
- KOuyh on Rats

lOUKh on Ifats.V
Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies, ants, bed
bugs, skunks, chipmunks, gophers. l5c. Drug.
gists
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06
Words Of Warning AMI Comfort.

Publisher rS5
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-11-06

II you are suffering from poor health or
languishipg on a bed of sickness, take cheer
you are simply ailing, or if you feel
weak and dispirited,
without clearly know
ing why, Hop Bitters
will surely cure YOU.