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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-10-09
The Disappearance of "The Sc0Id,"

The Disappearance of "The Sc0Id."
Nothing was more common in the
sixteenth century than a "scolding
woman" and the scolding woman had
aot disappeared in this country till
after the Declaration of Independence
some even survived that. The evil
lence of this does not rest upon tradi-
lion. The literature and the laws are
full of it. Laws had to be framed
with severe penalties to protect men
from the common scold;" and these
penalties were often inflicted, one of
;he most effective of them being the
'ducking- chair" which in many cases
vas the only one that could check the
yagging of virulent tongue.
Nothing is commoner in the ballad
literature Of the sixteenth century
han the complaints of the railing of
he scold and the shrew, and the de-
gices for tanning them were as in
renious as they were brutal. Either
he literature of the time is an awful
libel, or soo,ding women were
20 numerous as to be great
feature of the age; scolding was
IS prominent as begging, and
The scolding wife as common as the
,ipsy husband. The philosopher wants
10 know whether it is the temper of
omen which has changed, since it is
fact that the "cominon scold' has
practically disappeared from modern
life (there used to be women whom
wen the sheriff was afraid Of), is no
more niece de resistance of literature.
and has not to be legislated against, or
whether the apparent difference is only
, ,hancs in mans attitude toward the
sex. Some students of sociology think
that mans submission has wrought
the transformation, and that women
appear to be more sweet and amiable
COW they have their way unrufiled. 1t
is very delicate question, and one
that would not be raised here except
in the interest of science. For the
disappearance of traits in human
nature is as useful study as the elm.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-10-09
weddings in the English STYLE.

VI eHuihSS III INC ILnSI1Sn style
AS weddings in the " English style"
are all the rage this season, it may be
interesting to mention a few points
regarding what is considered the cor
rect form on the other side of the At
lantic. After the departure of the
bride and bridegroom the party at
once breaks up, and in London it is
not customary to have any festivity in
the evening. In the country there is
often a dance to amuse those staying
in the house. Neither cards nor CAKE
are sent, and people discover for them
selves when the young people return
from their wedding tour and call at
their convenience. When the bride
appears for the first time at dinner
in any house, she takes precedence of
everyone, no matter how high his
rank, provided such appearance is
within three months of her marriage,
after which time she is no longer con-
sidered a bride This custom is, how
ever, beginning to fall in disuse, cX-
cepting in rural districts. The bride
groom does not obtain any precedence.
The bride often wears her wedding
lress for her first large dinners and
parties. The orange blossoms must be
removed, as they are only permissible
Oh the wedding day.-Ne,o York
Star.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-10-09
A Lovely Gown OF vaienciennes.

"A Lovely Gown OF Naienciehhes.
Madeline has lovely gown also of
lace 1t is Valeaciennes--not real of
curse, but very good imitation.
The skirt is satin, in shade Of orange
ed. The Valenciennes is yard in
lepth, and falls over the satin with
5en little fitness in front, but with
lutte an enormous quantity gathered
nto the back. There is, should think,
learly twice as much compressed into
,bout six inches ut the back as there
s round all the rest of the skirt. The
fleet of the deep orange-red, as seen
through the meshes OF the cream
,olored lace, is quite lovely. She has
Two bodices for this dress. One is
made entirely of lace, with asilk lining
ike that of the skirt. The very short
lasque is edged with Valenciennes,
about five inches wide, slightly fulled
IN. Over this falls second row, just
hiding the top of the first. At the
back there is an immense quantity of
The lace, and, though it seems hardly a
cational gown, must say it is very
stylish one The second bodice is of
orange-brown velvet, edged with lace
ike the other, and with a lace jabot
and transparent lace sleeves. You
aan imagine how well that would suit
Madeline's dark hair, large, languid
eyes, and perfect coloring,- London
Truth.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-10-09
A GOLD MEDAL TO SCHLEY.
The Massachusetts Humane Society the
Donor-A Singular Coincidence.


Benjamin w. Crownnshield of Boston. on
behalf of the Humane Society of Massachu-
sets, has presented Commodore Schley, who
rescued the Greedy party, with gold medal in
recognition of his services. The medal is about
two inches in diameter and one eighth of an
inch in thickness, On one side is inscribed:
"To Commander Winfield Scott Schlev, U. S.
N, Tor his distinguished and memorable service
in rescuing Lieutenant Greedy and his men,
June, 1854" On the reverse side are the
words, "Humane Society of Massachusetts"
Surrounding shield on this are representations
of relief boats, two clasped hands and vessel
encounterng drifting ice. Above the shield is
the representation oil house in which relief
boats are kept, and below it is Il scroll contain
ing the figures, "l79l.' The presentation of
the medal was Il complete surprise to Commo-
dore Schley. 1t Is understood that Lieutenant
Emory, who commanded one of the vessels OF
the Greeley relief expedition, is to be given
silvermedal by the same society.
The Washington Star says: Gas Mr.. Crown
inshield was on his way recently from Boston
to Washington, he met prominent gentleman
from Boston, The latter was shown the medal
and was told the object Of the visit of the
former to this city. The Boston gentleman re-
piled; "1his is indeed a coincidence. Forty
four years ago in 1910, | was going over this
same road and met General Winfield Scott /
asked him where he was 90 ng. lie said that
child of his trie d, Mr.. Schley, had been
named alter him, and he VS. going to Maryland
to see the baby. Forty four years have passed,
and here to-day | meet you carrying a medal
to the man that General Scott visited when
the man was an infant"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-10-09
Baskets to Hold Water.

The Eastern papers speak of the
splendid uses of the willow fibre for
spinning and weaving into cloth, and
it is said TO be better than hemp or
flax. But there is kind of willow
tree that grows on the north slope of
the high mountains about eighty miles
east of Los Angeles, on the border of
the Colorado desert, which is used by
the Cabazon Indians to make baskets,
light and impervious to water. They
are better than any tin, galvanized
iron, or any other kind of receptacle
for water. They are used extensively
by MeXicans and old settlers, and last,
with constant use, dozen or fifteen
years. They are made quickly By the
delt fingers of these Indians. and are
sold chiefly to tourists, merchants and
regular customers. This is a PECULIAR
produ # the Pacific coast. and not
only a novelty to Eastern people. but
ais to great many Californians who
do not live where they have ever seen
them,-Los angeles (Cdll Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-10-09
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.,
Kisses OF Noted Women,

Memorable Kisses OF Noted Women,
Georgiana, duchess of Devonshire,
gave Sleet, the butcher, kiss for his
vote nearly a century ago. Jane
duchess of Gordon, recruited her regi-
ment in similar manner.
Duncan Mackenzie, a veteran
Waterloo, who died at Elgin, Scotland
IN 1866, delighted in relating how he
kissed the Duchess in taking the shil-
ling from between her teeth to become
one of her regiment, the Gordon High
anders, better known as the cd
The Old Scotch veteran of 'S7 has no
eft one behind him to tell the same
lale about kissing the blue-eyed Ouch
,ss in the market place of Dutkill.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-10-09
THE NAVY DEPARTMENT.
Secretary Chandler Issues Orders for its
Improvements.

The secretary of the navy has issued an order
which provides that hereafter all communica-
tions to the department from n,val officers
will be addressed to the secretary of the navy,
except those pertaining to special business Of
the bureaus OF the Departments and commune
cations required to be made to the Judge ivo-
cate general Hereafter tho detail of officers
OF the navy will be made by a board consisting
OF the secretary and four line officers, instead
OF Ey the chief OF the bureau OF navigation, as
has been done Tor years. The change ha, been
contemplated ever since Secretary Chandler as
sumed the duties OF his office He has named
as members oil the advisory board, Rear Adj
miral Nichols and Commodores Walker,
Sicard and Schley. In communicating with
the above officers relative to their appointment
as members Of the board, the secretary says
they are appointed to advise co corning the
detail Of naval office S and the cruising orders
OF ships and squadrons In determining tn Sc
suggestions for the staff corps they will acc pit
the II mes submitted by the chiefs of bureaus,
unless they dissent for reasons which they will
stale The members # the board are also re-
CURED to inform themselves concerning the
condition and work of vessels OF the navy, and
to examine the reports OF commanding officers.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-10-09
Women in Civil Service Offices.

Louise NJ. Alcott says: whatever
[ may have written to some girl, who
was evidently unfit for public office of
any kind, l desire to have it plainly
understood (if l am to be quoted at
ally that l most sincerely be-
lieve in the propriety of any
woman filling any office, from
the Presidential chair to the washtub,
if she is fitted for it, and capable
of wisely and faithfully discharging
the duties lid upon her. Having
been a worker all my life, and tried
nearly every employment for woman,
| am the last person to put the OBJ
stacle of even misunderstood word
in the hard path of my sisters"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-10-09
Another HPireSS Marrias a rnachnnan

Inc coachman boom has struck Troy, n Y.
William Is. Bartholomew, generally known rs
Burt was lately married t. Miss Emma Bah
cock, the niece OF William j. Simmons, a
wealthy resident OF Troy. Mr. Simmons has
treated his niece, who is an orphan, as a dau. III
Ter, and 1t was generally understood that she
would inherit the bulk Of his property. Bar
tholomew is Il medium sized man, SO years old,
AMI, while not what is called handsome, would
pass for good-looking when "dresssed up" lie
had been employed by Simmons four months
but says that he loved Miss Babcock before the
eioptmcnt but he did not dare to tell her so
until he had ventured one or two remarks in
jest in regard to recent events. The encour-
agemcnt he received induced him to declare
his love. 1t was reciprocated, and they were
married by German minister of Troy. Miss
Babcock is handsome brunette, of about 10
wears Of ace
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-10-09

The New York Financial Chronicle has
compiled some elaborate statistics in re-
gard to the production and manufacture
of cotton in the world in the last
eighteen years which show that in the
last twelve years there has been an in
crease in the average annual production
OF 80 clio per cent, and during the
same time an increase in the average an
nual manufacture Of Gl $40 per cent.
This is at the rate of doubling the pro-
duction of manufactured cotton goods in
twenty years. luis fact If taken as an
index OF the increase of the other
manufacturing industries is very sugges-
tive, because it SHOWS an increase Of COM
modilies greater than the increase Of
population. The doubling period Of
population in the United States is vari-
able, owing to the fluctuations Of en-
igration, but is probably not far from
twenty-five years. The average period
which the population of Eu-
rope doubles is about seventy-fve
years. The doubling period Of
the Oriental countries IS not ascertain.
able with even approximate certainty,
puV ~ is uHqucstlOHaDly EluCn longer
period than in the United States. It
therefore appears that the population Of
the world must consume more and more
cotton goods per capita each year in
order to furnish market for the manu-.
featured goods. The Chronicles figures
also snow the interesting fact that the
entire increase of production and very
large part OF the incease of manufacture
have been in the United States. In 1867
the total supply was 4,40S, 600 bales of
400 pounds, of which the United States
furnished Q, $50, 000 and all other coun-
tries 2,17S, 900. In 1923 the supply
was 0,40s, goo bales, of which fhe
United States furnished s,05s, 900, and
all other countries 1885, 900, or only a
trife more than the same countries sup
piled in 1866. Consumption by manu-
facturers in the United States during the
same period has risen from S22, 900 to
1875, 900 bales, and in Great Britain
from 2, $50, 900 to $500, 900 bales.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-10-09

The blouse dress Is popular Doth Tor
street and house wear,
1t is said that sile-laced shoes will
be in great favor all this season.
Skirts are made this season so long
that they barely escape touching the
ground.
Velvet ribbon backed with satin or
ottoman is largely used in autumn
millinery.
For travelling costumes and simple
walking dresses the redingote is in
much favor,
Jet butterflies look well placed in the
centre of large velvet bows of gay
colors on hats.
Lace panures with ruflle, and gath
cred and turn-down collar, are wor
with all elegant dresses.
Both plain and Terry velvet are
largely used for trimming costumes
and mantles.
The fashion of the epaulet or passe-.
menterie is very pretty; it is added
to many dresses, on one side only, of
course.
Jerseys for house wear are orha-
mented with gold and silver braiding,
which extends down the front and
around the sleeves.
Two-toned glace silks, matching the
colors of the upper part of the toilet,
are employed for underskirts, with
but very little trimming,
Hair stripes, rough looking woolens
trimmed with fanciful embroidery,
and small checks and plaids Of various
styles are equally fashionable.
Black straw hats are frightened by
very rich colors both in velvet and
fruit clustered, such as cherries,
strawberries, crab apples and golden
pears.
AS compromise between the plain
bodice and the draped tunic sort Of
jacket is made with pleated basques
which form a kind of pannier and
tournure.
A unique coat of brocaded wool
has the back arranged in fine plaits
the front has the shape of a plain
sacque, revers OF velvet extending
from the neck to the foot; cincture
belt, coat sleeves and velvet cuff.
"A pretty suit for a young girl is Of
blue and chestnut plaid, and has kilt
ed skirt faced up to depth of six
inches, with chestnut and blue short
taffetas.
The satin damasks and brocades
worn last year have lost favor for mon
otone dresses, but will continue to be
used in small figures that are made up
of many colors.
Frise velvet of the creamy white
shade called orange blossom is chosen
for the fronts OF rich wedding dresses,
while the basque and train are Of I'M
cut velvet.
The newest cashmere dresses are en-
tirely of one fabric, being made up
without silk i'll the lower skirt, and if
anything is added for trimming it is
little velvet on the basque and
sleeves.
"A pretty dress for a young girl is of
gray cashmere, crossed with crimson,
and has facing upon the kits and
tint of crimson serge. Above these
skirts is Russian jacket of plaid,
with plated serge waistcoat, ending at
the waist and finished by ribbon
belt of crimson satin. clasped with a
silver buckle.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-10-09

1t will be remembered that in the
spring OF 1888 it was announced by
Queen Victoria that the royal household
would not eat lamb during the season.
This edict has had the effect, according
to the official statement OF live stock for
1884, to place the proportion Of lambs
to sheep at ffty-nine per cent, also
showing an increase of nearly 100000
in the number of both. or about four per
cent. During the past two years the
number of cattle has also increased by
4S3, 900 head, or y per cent. Notwith-
standing the increase in number of cattle,
Great Britain still draws large part of
its supply of meat from other countries.
The official statement Of imports of
animal food for the year 1888 shows that
not far from 10000 hundredweight
of meat food was imported, amounting
to about twenty eight pounds for each
inhabitant, and costing about 81 pei
head.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-10-09
GUATEMALA'S PRESIDENT.
Barrics' Efforts to Develop the re-
sources of the Country.

Senior Don Manuel Llorente Vasquez, lite
minister of Spain to the republics of Central
America, is at Chicago on his way home to
Europe. lie has been in Guatemala for over
two years, and has resigned his MISSION He
said he thought the resources Of the country
were very great, and only needed develop
ment to u.akc it II centre Of great wealth. The
people were hali-cvlized, and needed strong
hand to guide them. Such leader they had
tou3d in President Bairios. who was doing ali
he could to open the country by encouraging
immigration, building telegraph lines and ill.,
PRODUCING American horses and labor saving
machinery to develop the agricultural re-
sources. He had set his heart on the construc-
ton OF an interoceaniG railway traversing Hon
duras and Guatemala and connecting the
oceans. President Barrios was introducing
public school system nlso, and instead of being
tyr,nt he was a much maligned public bene-
factor. Mr. Vasquez was entertained in San
Francisco by Gen. Pope and others, and is
planning return 10 California.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-10-09
II you gro q mini.ter, and

If you arc minister and
have ovcrtaNed yourself with yopr
pastoral duties OF mother, worn ont
with care and work, or man of business or q,
labor, weakened b the strain Of your everyday
duties, or man of letters toiling over your mid
night work, Hop Bitters will most surely
strengthen you. -
Ii you are suffering from over eating or
drinking, any inliscrotIon or dissipation or arc
young and growing too fast rs is often tho
case,
"Orifyou ere in the workshop, on tho
farm, Mt the desk, anywhere, and feel
rhat your system needs clean ing, ton
ing, or stimulating, without intoxioal-
ing, it, ou are old,
blood thin and impure, pulse
feeble, nerves unsteady faculties
waning, Hop Bittcrs il what you need TO
give you new life, health and viSnr.'
Ifyou are costive, or dyspeplic or suffer-
ing from any oher of the numor us dis
eases ofthe stomach or bowels, it Is your
own fault il you rernain i'll. If
you are wasting away with any form
of Kidney disease, stop tempting death hlis
moment and turn for azure to Hop Bltters.
If you are sick with that terrible sickness,
Nervousness, you will find Balm in Gl'ead'
in Hop Bittels,
If you are a irequenter, or resident OIL
"A miasmatic district, barlicade your sys-
ten against the scourge OF all countries
Malaria, Epidemic, Bilious and Inter
--lnittent Fevers by the use OF Hop
-Bitters.
you have rous pmpy, or sallow skin, bad breath
Hop Bitts;s will give you fair skim rch blood the
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-10-09
The Molly Maguires Revived.

Within the past week a number Of suspicious
characters have ma lie their appearance in the
secluded regions about the Broad Top noun
tain, near Williamsport, Pa, and they have APP
parently banded themselves together to make
predatory incursions upon mining hamlets that
have no regularly constituted constabulary. 1t
l. believed by the police authorities that the
mysterious strangers fngiIves from other
sections Of the coal fields, and a sharp eve is
benz Kept upon them While there is no evil
dence rs yet OF any impending Molly Mcguire
outbreak, there is no doubt that that organi-
eaton still exis 5, and it is numerically as strong
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-10-09
PROTECTING Dynamite,

Sir William Vernon llarcourt has lately
written urging upon Mobiles Explosive Com
pnny Of London the necessity OF having their
fifty dynamite depots st ietly guarded nightly.
In response, the Mobiles state that 10 comply
with his request would involve an expense of
fl2j 900 ard render their competition with
American and German manufacturers impossi-
bic. The sale Of the latter is practically UNI
controlled, while the police in England contro
the sale of native dynamite. They state that
TO eign dynamite has been used in nearly all the
recent outruges that have been perpetratcd in
England. They close by suggesting that the
government should levy duty on foreign dy-
Mantle, and thus cnahle British manufacturers
supply Il safeguard or their premises, and yet
realize a prp6t
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-10-09
Deficient Three Millions,

Sixth AudIto' Crowel has prepared state
ment which shows that the revenue from the
sale ofpostagc stamps for the fiscal year end
ing June 30, 1881, amounted to $40, G27 ,059, a
decrease OF ~, 296.502 compared with the re-
eeipts OF the year previous The total revenue
OF the Post Office department for the year
was $40, 5SiSG0, or S2,242 ,6l3 less tHan the
year ended June 3, 1883. An increase in OK
penditures for l3S3-Si, amounting to $1,000
363 over and above the expenditures OF
1928 is report d, so that this with the fall
ling off in the receipts, indicates a deficiency
OF about 5000, 600 for the nast fiscal wear.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-10-09
$4,000 Missing.

A mysterious mail robbery has occurred in
Connecticut. George Crosby New York
broker, recently registered letter, id to con-
tain $1,000 i'll bonds, to JOHN L. Wa,rous of
East Hampton, Conn. When the package
arrived the securities were missing The en-
vclope showed plainly that 1t had been tam
percd with, so much so that the East Hampton
postmaster refused to sign the receipt required
by law. The investigation -hows that the pack
age came from New York and reach d the New
Haven post office intact. 1t remained in the
Office here over night and was forwarded to its
destination next day. The robbery is there
fore believed to have been committed either
while in the New Haven Office or on the mail
train between New Haven and East Hampton
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-10-09
Would You Believe It.

Natures great remedy, Kidney Wort, has
cured many obstinate cases of piles. This
most distressing rnalady generally arises from
constipation and bad condition Of the bowels.
Kidney Wort acts at the same time as a ca
thartic and healing tonic removes'the cause,
cures the disease and promotes healthy state
OF the affected organs, James F. Meyer, car
nage man'fr, Of Myerstown, Pa, testiies t5 the
been cured by 1t of very bad case Of piles
which for years had refused to yield to any
other remedy.