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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-05-09
Army Approximation.

The army bill appropriates $24 ,259, ,450,
which is $422, 500 less than the last appropria-
ton. The bill provides that hereafter any
paymaster Of the rank Of major who has served
20 years in tie army as a commissioned officer,
may, upon his own application or by direction
OF the President, be placed on the retired list
antil the pay department shall be reduced to
2S members Ohe pay corps now consists of 40
members y that all sales OF subsistence supplies
TO officers and enlisted men shall be made at
cost price only; that in time of peace the num-
Der OF draught aud pack animals in the quar-
termaster's department shall not exceed 6000,
and all transportation of stores by private par
ties for the army shall be done by contract,
that the pay of enlisted men on extra duty at
constant labor Of more than 10 days shall be
at the rate Of so cents per day for mechanics,
artisans and school teachers and 35 cents per
day for clerks tcamsters and laborers: that the
number Of employees on transportation service
shall be reduced to 10000, and that bonded
railroads shall be paid at the same rate as lard
grant railroads for the transportation of the
property OF troops of the United States.
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ass@ So LONDONDERRY, FRIDAY, MAY o. 1884,
unaer her wonderful parssol; such a
InnJy .aJ,o&tyo p,,n ..>,.:Aok;o~

unaer her wonderful parssol; such
look-seductive. full of invitation.
81 believe she is as old as the hills"
reflected Herbert; "but she is marvell-
ously made up, and very funny. What
catastrophe If she should live at the
Clairvillel'
He arrived at the hotel-a fine
house. standing in pretty grounds, and
tenanted principally by people who
lived on pension; people who seemed
to have no homes of their. own any
where; who were exceedingly sociable
and very merry. On the broad terrace
anumber Of people were talking and
g!Sng; the hour Of afternoon tea
had brought them to the house. In
the midst of a small crowd of gentle
men stood the little lady; evidently she
was a favorite. Herbert quickly
passed the group, locking the other
way the while. lie entered the hall.
and, finding waiter, asked for the
Princess Droguca. He was shown in
to small drawing room.
Two minutes later the little lady
came in and looked at him with some
surprise. "You have asked for me?"
she said; you know my name~
The awful truth flashed upon him.
For one wild moment he thought Of
sinking his identity-of escaping with
out telling her who he was But he
had not time to think it out-.he was
confused, stammered something-and
then, in despair, handed her his
mothers note. She opened it deliber-
ately, read it at glance, and threw it
carclessly on table. He fancied his
doom was sealed; took up his hat and
prepared to go. But he felt le owed
it to himself to apologize; he did SO,
profusely.
She interrupted him with her slight
shrlll voice, looking straight at him
with those plaintive blue eyes. which
were so full of candid hunger for ad-
miration.
what are you apologizing 81 much
for?' she said at is the first COM
pliment your family has ever paid me!
Come into the other room; / must
have some tea"
She put her hand on his arm and LED
h N away. For the first time in his
lire Herbert was at loss what to say
or what to do. But at last he succeed
ell in taking her cue; it seemed funny
to llirt with ones aunt, but he did it.
Ana she paid his debts. Probably
she will leave him her money.-London
| World
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PRICE THREE CENTS
FURIOUS FLAMES.
Gien's Falls, N. ", Receives a severe
Blow,

This town has been visited by tho most dis
astrous coDhagration known thore since May,
1864, when the thriving village was nearly de-
stroyed, 1t began in building owned by Will
liam II. Gildersleeve, and for four hours
il ragged with uncomfortable fury, This bui d.
ing is on Warren street, and its second, third
and fourth floors were occupied as tene-
ments. The wind was blowing violently,
and the occupants barely escaped with their
lives. Their goods were almost entirely de-
strorod. The flames ran north before the
20 thse NJ. B. Little Opera House, one of
the pride OF the village. 1t soon succumbed,
and became mass of crumbling ruins. The
Glens Fa Is Opera House was next attacked,
and mot the same fate. This was nearly oppo-
site Rockwells Hotel, and fears were felt for
its safety, but tho wide street shielded it.
The Presbyterian Church, one ofthe largest in
the village, then took fire. While the flames
were climbing the 10 ty spire, the clock struck
though the intense heat had stopped the min
ute hand 10 minutes before the hour. In
few MON ents the sprc fell with tremendous
CT sh. Tn excitement now was beyond de-
scription. The streets were crowded with peo-
pie, the villages Of Sandy Hill and Fort Ed
ward contributing several hundreds. A water
main burst, and steamers were ordered by tel-
egrpph from Saratoga Springs and other places
to supply the local engines by pumping water
from the Hudson river. The wind went down
and the tiremen soon got the fire under con-
troll. The post-oifice was located in the Giens
Falls Opera House, and was des troyed, though
the valuables were saved. Gen Charles
Hughes came in command of the Sandy Hill
fire department The loss in nearly all cases
was total, and will aggregate $500 600.
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Tho Game OF Marbles.

l have often wondered how that fa-
vorite game of the small boy, marbles.
came into vogue, but never found out
until recent visit to Birmingham,
where came across an old antiquary
who enlightened me. He said that a
century ago it was popular amuses
ment with staid and professional men,
who used to assemble in the marble
alleys" or alcoves connected with the
inns of the town, to pass an hour OF
two in this amusement. Think of it.
boysl Gray old men, genuine grand
fathers, would hang their cooked hats
on oaken pegs, and taking from pri-
vate hooks their own particular knee
caps of stoutly-lined leather. go plump
upon their knees AID deep in the de-
lights of "alley toss and common
eys" and familiar cry of "knuckel
down." A few of these alcoves are
still in existence in connection with
ancient hostelries. - Cincinnati En-
quirer.
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EDUCATION OF WOMEN.
Candid Expression of Opinion by Presi-
dent Porter of Yale.

Cnnuiu Expression OF opinion by Presi-
dent Porter of Yale.
AT the reunion of the Yale Alumni Assoca
ton of central and western Massachusetts,, in
Worcester, President Porter said the Who'll
duty of Yale in regard to the education of wo-
men was begun and ended when it had done
its duty by its Young men. Her young men as
they became teachers, doctors, preachers and
lawyers, would have their influence on wo-
men and the formation of female character.
The college is likely to have as many young
men as her instructors can well attend to, and
it is not the duty Of the college to furnish in
struction for women. While he preferred to
teach young women, he thought putting th"m
in classes with young men an offence against
nature. He was entirely in sympathy with the
work of the Harvard annex, but that institut on
does not settle the question of the relation Of
the universities to female education. The dis
tinction between college and university fImc-
tions must be kept in mind. That co-educa-
ton may be advantageous for some western
colleges, he admitted, though even then he
considered it a temporary expedient. He
thought women received better education in
their own institutions, that they secured bet
ter one at Wellesley than IN the Harvard an
mex. and that, with the increase of pupils at
the latter, Harvard would find she could not
afford to allow her professors 10 give so much
time to it.
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Snnm0r DAYS.

In summer, whom the days were long,
We walked together in tho wood;
Our heart was light, our step was strong,
Sweet futterinss were in our blood.
In summer, when the days were long.
We straycd from morn till evening camo;
We gathered flowers and wove us crowns;
wo walked mid poppies red as flamo
o. sat upon the yellow downs;
And always wished our liio the same.
In summer when the days were long,
We leaped the hcdge-row, crossed the brook |;
And still her voice flowed forth in song,
Or else she rend some graceful book,
In summer, when the days were long.
Ard then we sat beneath the trees,
With shadows lessening in the moon;
And in the sunlight and the breezo
We feasted, many gorgeous June,
While larks were singing DER tho leas.
We loved, and yet we knew it not
Eor loving seemed like breathing then,
We found heaven in every spot;
Saw angels, too, in all good men,
And dreamed of God in grove and grot
In summer, when the days are long,
Alone l wander, muse alone. -
! SEQ her not but that old song
Under the fragrant wind is blown,
In summer, when the days are Ion
Alone, I wander in the wood,
But one fair spirit hears my sghs;
And half see, so glad and good,
The honest daylight of her eyes,
That charmed me under earlier skies.
In summer, when the days are long,
I love her as we loved Of old. sts el
My heartis light, my step is strong;
For love brings back those hours of gold,
In summer, when the days are long.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-05-09
THE WEEK
In the United States and the
Old World.
POSTAL TELEGRAPH.
ProvIsions ofthe Contract Bill as Finally
COmpIeteI.

Provisions ofthe Contract Bill as Finally
Completed.
The postal telegraph bill as completed, pro-
vides that all postoflices in places where tcle-
graph offices now are shall be postal telegraph
offices. The second section says that charges
Tor the transmission of kilograms, excepting
service ndIIovemment business, shall be pre-
paid by telegram stamps or stamped paper, and
the maximum rates for kilograms OF 20 words
or less exclusive of date, address and sigma
ture, shall be 25 cents for 1900 miles Or under,
and 5 cents additional for every extra 250 miles
or fraction thereof Between New York, Phil
adelphia, Boston, Baltimore, Washington and
intermediate points, the rates shall not be over
10 cents, day or night. One-liith additional
tate may be charged for every five additional
words. This rate covers the cost of delivery
within one mile Of the terminus, government
business to have priority Of transmission, and
others in order re eived. Newspaper and Com
mercial News Association rates are fixed for
100 words or less at 30 cents, if sent at night,
and rs cents during the day, and at the same
rate for each word in excess; drop copies, %
cents at night and so cents during the day. Sec.
4 directs that the postmaster-gcneral shall pro-
vide telegram stamps, postal telegram cards
and stamped paper, to be sold as post
age stamps are now sold, and fixes the punish
ment for dlvulsng or obstructing messages ut
$1,000 fine, or Imprisonment for two years, Or
both. Sec. directs that the money order sys-
tenn shall be adapted to the postal telegraph.
Sec directs that the postmaster-general shall
provide office room Sec. requires the post
master-generl to keep accounts, and, after de-
Quoting cents for each telegram, to pay re-
mainder to the company, disputes to be de-
cded by arbitrators mutually selected. Sec. s
directs the postmaster gene al to advertise for
two months after the passage of this act in the
principal dailies for sealed proposals, to be ac-
companied by approved bonds bids to be
opened within five months, and contract to
be made for seven years, bidders to have not
less than 1000 miles ofline in operation. Sec.
0 states that the postmaster-general shall make
MI rules and regulations necessary to carry out
the act.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-05-09
BY INDIANS.
A Whole Family slaughtered by tho
Nava,Os.

n WI W saAo
Nava;Os.
One OF the participants in the recent battle
between whites and Navajos at Mitchel's place,
on the San Juan river, in Southern Colorado,
arriving at Durango told the following story
"Willlam Grove, Victor Neff and l arrived at
Nitchells on the evening OF the 18th. dozen
Navajo Indians came to the store, and one OF
them drew gun on Edward Mitchell While
the quarrel WIS in pro ress another Navajo
commenced removing the backskin cover from
his rifle while the remainder ran for their guns,
which were standing outside. Both Indians
and whites began firing. After about twenty
five shots had been exchanged the Indians re-
treated across the river, leaving one dead on
the ground. None of the whites were hurt.
The whites then proceeded to throw up fortiti-
cations. The women showed great nerve.
Johnson then started for Fort Lewis. The
commanding officer Immediately started
squad of ,valry to the relief of Mitchells.
When they reached Bowen's Ferry Navajo
came in and reported that Utes had killed all
the whites at Mtchell's place. So far no other
word has been received, and johnson fears that
all the whites have been massacred. 1t is not
probable that Utes went 10 the scene, but it is
common for one tribe to lay its crimes to
another"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-05-09
A Scene of DesolatioD,

A Cairo, H., man having returned from
James Bayou, Miss, after making the round
trip on horseback, reports the country for the
entire distance in wretched condition, just as
the floods lett it. F,ums are fenceleSs, houses
demolished and in piles or entirely swept
away. The fields are devoid of every living
thing, some covered with clay and mud, others
with blighting deposit of white sand, all pre-
senting scene of desolation depressing to ihe
course Of events, would now be ready to re-
ceive seed for the apring crops, but it is now
without fences, outhouses, Or material with
which to build. Near Belmont an occasional
field was noticed ploughed and some little
fencing under way, but the general outlook is
SO deplorable thar several years will be neces-
sary to place matters in a habitable shape.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-05-09
The Proposed Conference.

Italy agrees to the L gyptian conference in
the general terms of the invitation sent ont by
England. Russia is expected simply to an
nounce its assent. Austro-Hungary, it is ex-
pectcd will ask that the conference be limited
to a discussion of the financial question Tie
Porte urges that the conference be held at
Constantinople. The Cologne Gazette says
that Premier Ferry will demand binding
pledges Of England to renounce the idea OF
annexing or establishing protectorate over
Egypt, and that, il England refuses TO give the
pledges, Fiance will abstain from the confer
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-05-09
Inn hinch Silver.

Congressman Weshbuin, in a letter to Tie st.
Paul Chamber of Commerce acknowledging the
receipt of the silver resolutions, expressed his
surprise that body composed as that is of in
telligent business men should have made an ex-
preston in favor of continuing the silver coin
age. Mr.. Washburn also ventures the opinion
''ihat, unless the silver coinage referred to is
speedily suspended, it is only a question of a
very shott time when the bus ness o. the coun-
try will be reduced to a silver basis alone"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-05-09

The existence of woman is informally re,
ognzed, as 1t were, at the Capitol. There arc
two pretty rooms communicating with the
House gallery set apart for them. wherein tho
foot OF man has never trod. They are lighted
by deep windows and are confo-tably furnish
ed with lounges, arn-chairs and tables. There
is u woman attendant and things are rs COM
Portable if not as splendid as in the committee
rooms While there is a small room in the
restaurant in which ladies' unattended can get
luncheon, yet it is not pleasant for lady o e,
in acne, so many Of them take their lnncheons
in the retiring rooms. a glass do T opens di-
reSily IN the galleries 50 ihat if anything ex,
citing comes " they need not u,iss il,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-05-09
The Siamese Embassy.

The special embassy appointed by the King
York from Liverpool. Rear Admiral Rodgers
has been designated as the representative of
our government TO receive the ambassadors
The envoy is half brother to the King of Siam,
and Is accompanied by his wife and six or
eight noblemen Of the highest rank. The en-
blssy has been received with honor in both
England and France, and during its stay in
this country everything possible will be done
for its entertainment aud comfort.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-05-09
New Steamer for Boston.

The steamship II. F. Dimock building for
the Metropolitan Steamship Company OF Bos-
ton, for service between that city and New
York, will probably be ready for service on the
line by the middle Of July, although the con-
tract does not call for her completion before
September. This steamer is model one of her
class, and is designed for speed as well as cargo
capacity, and it is thought she will be the fastest
vessel in the companys service. She is 2S5
feet in length, 40 feet breadth of beam, and 20
feet depth, She will have compot nj surface
condensing inverted direct acting engines, with
cylinders Sc and 6S inches by 81 inches of 1900
nominal horsepower. She will be fitted with
steam steering ge'r, steam winches, steam
windlass and steam caps ans-in fact, her
equipment will comprise ali the latest improve
,r,ppts.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-05-09
DUELLIST'S PRECAUTlON.
He Puts on Two Overcoats and sheet
Iron Chest Protector.

At Garysburg, N. c., Messrs. Spiers and LS-
gin, colored politicians, quarreled over dis
cussion, and the former challenged LiSSin to
mortal combat. The invitation was accepted,
seconds and weapons chosen, and arrange
ments made for a meeting in lonely forest
twelve miles away. The night before the time
fixed for the sanguinaiy meeting Spieis visited
his second, and informed him that he had a
wife and children and was not ready to sacri-
flee his life and tEeref re desired to recall oil
arrangements for the fight. The matter leaked
out, and the authorities arrested both Of the
would.be duellsts. When taken in ch'rge,
Iiggin had on two overcoats and sheet iron
plate fifteen inches square as ches' protector
Ito keep out the cold" the man of honor ex-
plained
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-05-09
Postal lalarranIl-

1t is proposed to report bill providing hat
the Postmaster General shall be authorized to
advertise for proposals for postal telegraph,
and that the contract shall be let to the lowest
bidder. "Ihe effect tf such BILL J" says Bos-
ton telegraph man, "will be to reduce telegraph
rates between here and the Mississippi River
to ten cents. The new companies will press
the old ones hard in the matter Of bidding and
the result will be low rates"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-05-09
Strong in Both Hemisnheres.

Before issuing the recent encyclical on the
Frcemas ms, the Pope had elaborate reports
furnished him by Cardinal Sacconi, dean Of the
sacred college, and by the renegade Mason.
The Pope stated in the pr, of several
cardinals: II have reason t. believe that the
Frcemasons and various societies which afsili-
ated to or resulted from them are strong nu-
merically among Catholics in both heinis-
peres,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-05-09
White Cross Fraternity.

The Fraternity of the White Cross is the
name of an organization recently started in
Boston, largely composed of Spiritualst.,
who,e objcc is to found sort of copartnership
with The denizans of the spiritpal world for tho
purpose Of advancing the material interests of
those fortuna,e enouQh to be admitted to men,
bership. Reforms of a ! kinds ara 10 be en-
couragel I; in short, its projectors hope ulti-
mately TO literally reform the world.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-05-09
TAX ON STOCK DIVIDENDS.
State of PennsylvaMia VS.. the Western
Union Telegram Company.

state OF PennsylvaMia vs.. the western
Union Telegraph Company.
Judge Simonton, of Harrisburg, Pa, has filed
an opinion in the case of the commonwealth
against the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany, from which over Sl47,N09 was claimed
MS tax on stock dividends declared f~r the
years 1879 and 1881, with penalties and interest.
This is the case VIII ch the Western Union en-
deavored to settle few months since by pay
ing the state 100000. The decision Of the
court sr,stains the view of the corporation that
if t xable al all on the alleged stock dividends
declared, it could only be made to pay on the
basis of the proportion which the company's
combined pole and wire mileage in the state
bears to its total combined pole and wire mile
sge in the country.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-05-09
REMEDY AGAINST POVERTY.
The Scotch Crofters' Commission Ad-
vises Assisted Emigration.

vises Assisted Emigration.
The Scotch Crolters' commission adviser
emigration as remedy against poverty, the
emigrants to be aided by government grants
for their passage expenses and the acquire
ment of land in Canada. The report says:
''1he severance of the laboring classes from
the benefits and enjoyments of property, which
is large element Of civilisation, morality and
public order, and their precarious and danger
Gus condition as dependents on capital, as
mere recipients Of wages, is a question engag-
ing the reflection of those whose reason gav--
errs. There is larger, richer, more active and
enthusiastic Celtic community outside than in
side Scotland. Those outside transmit the
affections AMI passions OF their race with
greater warmth than those inside"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-05-09
A DAVIS Tramp.

Prof f. l.. Richards, assistant professor Of
mathematics at Yale, and Gardner Morse, Sec
rotary of the New Haven Gaslight Company,
recently walked across. the state of Connecticut
from CRANKY, at the Massachusetts line, to New
Haven, distance OF 81 miles, in IL l-2 haurs,
stopping twice for meals and rest. Prof Rich
ards wore shoes in which he has walked 400
y,,ia
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-05-09
BURIED IN The RUINS.
Fifty Workmen Caught by Failing
Walls in London.

A high partition wall Of one of the building
of merchantile establishment in Westbourue
Grove, London, which had been partially de-
stroyed by fire, recently collapsed. Fifty
workmen engaged in making repairs were bur-
led IN the ruins Most OF the workman were
soon extricated. A large number Cf them
were injured, and were tranferIed to hospital.
Eleven We're seriously hurt
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-05-09
CORK FLOATS.
IIxcitem ent Among Manufacturers of
Life Preseryers in the Country.

The recent order from the supervising in
spector general Of steam vessels at Washing
ton, directing LEGAL inspectors to test all life
preservers and to throw out all those that
filled to float "a pounds, dead weight, and di
recting that none bnt cork block prpservers
should be passed, raised terrific gale about
the ears Of the chief inspector and among the
makers of cheap cork pre- ervers who had sue
ceeded in driving out Of the business of manu-
featuring preservers all dealers who made
articles that would stand the regular test, and
were making money by substituting the poor
est quality of block cork, fer a proper and
more costly article. This ordor, however,
finds them with their occupation gone, and
large stock Of cheap and unsaleable floats on
hand
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-05-09
A Wonan's Lean,

While walking across railroad bridge Mt
Waltham, Mass, recently, Mrs. Connolly saw
a passenger train coming, and in order to save
herself from being run over, jumped into the
river, a distance OF IS feet The water was
deep, and, on coming to the surface, she seized
a post near the bridge and held on until
young man passing by came to her assistance
and rescupd her