davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
Tantamount to Annexation,

A London dispatch says: Four deputy com
missioneis and four assistants have been ap
pointed for Buimah Thi. is tantamount to
an annexation.
The Bombay Gazette says that the Indian
government is preparing to administer the
government of Burmah, and is purchasing
mat, rinl for railways.
A dispatch from Rangoon soys: the British
expedition to Burmah is in excellent health
The wounded are doing well. The captured
forts are strongly garrsoned. The wounded
Burmese who hive been captured are being
taken care of in the English hosi ita,s. The
villagers are returning to their homes. 1t i:
denied that press kilograms have been stopped
Dispatches have been delayed, it is explained
because of the defective condition of the tele
graph wires.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
Peliiic. Ton Much For Him,

Alady on Fifth Avenue, New York, quickly
summoned doctor,
"oh, doctor, my husband Is nearly dead
He attended caucus last night He made
tour speeches and promised TO be with his
Yellow citizens again to-day, But oh, doctor
ae looks nearly dead"
HAS he been in politics longn
"No, only last year, He worked hard for
eJames McCaulay's election
"He will get well. madam! He has
stomach for any disease il he worked for
himp
Political life, Of short or long duration, is
very exhausting, as is evident from the great
mortality which prevails among public men
FIX U. s. Senator b, X. Bruce, who has been
long in public life, says;
"The other day, when stepping into a car
ut a crossing, found DR.. - within, who
,yed me up and down in surprised way,
semarking:
why, Senator, how we'll YOU lookv
"'Well, feel pretty WELL answered.
Tho doctor uttered an incredulous reply,
when the Senator frankly tod him, in an
swer to an inquiry, that it was Warmers safe
cure which accomplished for him what the
profession had failed to do. Senator Bruce
says his friends are very much astonished at
this revelation of power. The Globe
M. a. II. - 4
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
Overwhelmingly Defeated.
Connection.

'Mighty hospitable people in Covlng-
ton," said tramp at the kitchen table
to a cook at a Walnut Hills residence.
$50 I've heard" replied tho cook.
''They are that way In Kentucky"
"Yes, found them much moro SO
than the Ohio people"
81 don't know about that" said the
cook Strengthening the dishes in front OF
him.
ats so, though. Why they showed
me every attention over there. Even
went so far as to give mo pie"
The cook set full pie down in front
of him.
Thanks" he said, taking . good
hold ON it. GAS said they showed me
everything, even the door"
Then he got out with the pie and the
cook broke the pitcher, which she threw
at him,-Merchant Trapoler.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
ReCiDes.

Apple Charlotte-Line a buttered
loaf tin with thin slices of home made
bread, dip the edges of the bread in
white of egg and fill the space with a
smooth apple sauce seasoned with
lemon rind and nutmeg, or cinnamon;
cover the top with strips of bread, put
small quantity of butter on top and
bake one hour.
Broiled SDeet Potatoes-Raw and
boiled potatoes are served in this man.
ner: Cut the raw potatoes in thin
slices, brush melted butter over them
and also over the wire broiler to pre-
vent their sticking to it broil them a
dark brown; boiled sweet potatoes
need to be but slightly broiled, just
enough to warm through and at the
same time to show the marks of the
broiler.
Whisk the yolks of FIVE
eggs thoroughly and add to them four
ounces of flour, half teaspoonful of
salt and tablespoonful of sugar; stir
in half pint of lukewarm milk and
the whites of the eggs well beaten.
Grease small pan slightly and fry the
cakes very thin, shake the pan to pre-
vent burning, and when they are a
delicate brown on the under side turn
them as artistically as possible. When
done put them on hot plate with
sugar and dash of cinnamon on each
and strew over the top one quantity
of fine sugar. Hold over it shovel
full of live Goals to melt the sugar
Shredded Goldfish Cakes-The shred
ded Goldfish put up in tin cans is a
blessing to those who dislike the an
noyance of preparing the fish in the
old-fashioned manner. Open one
pound can of the shredded fish and
wash it in two waters, then cover with
liberal quantity of warm water and
let stand half an hour; squeeze out the
water, separate the particles of fish
and add to it half a pound of warm
mashed potatoes. Whip these together
lightly, add saltspoonful of white
pepper, two ounces Of butter and the
yolks of two eggs well beaten; work
all together and with Toured hands
shape the mixture into dainty little
cakes; drop them in smoking hot fat
and fry to golden color.-Ne,o York
| rooE
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
King Alfnnsn Dead.

King Alfonso OF Spain died at Fl
Cardinal Senavidcs heard Alfonso's confess
sion at 7.3O a. M, on Wednesday, and ad-
ministcred to him the last sacrament in the
presence of Queen Christina, exQueen lisa.
belle and others members Of the royal family
and several members OF the household. The
king begged to sec his daughters, who were in
Madrid at the time. They were telegrnphed
for but arrived too Int 10 see their father alive.
The king died in the arms Of Qeen Christina.
ALI present were profoundly affected. The
cardinal and the ex-queen wept, and the In.
fanta Isabel fainted. Queen Christina subse.
quently covered the body with flowers, and
for a long time refused TO leave the chamber.
The queen of Spain has accepted the resigna-
tion Of the CASTELAR, cabinet, and called upoF
Siguo- Sagasta to form new ministry.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
SUfFOCATED BY SMOKE.
- Mother and Two Children smothered
In Tenement House Fire,


III Tenement House Fire.
A fire in the five story tenement No, 40i
East Sixty-fourth street, New York city, re.
Gently, caused loss Of three lives, The house
and the one adjoining were filled with Bohemian
cigar makeM employed in a neighborng cigar
factory, and 100 people were sleeping IN the
building when the cry Of fire was raised. The
flames communicated to the floors above
through convenient air shafts, and a scene Of
wild confusion and panic ensued, The fright
ened tenants took to the fire escapes with all
haste, and as the tiremen soon eStinguished
the flames it was thought NIL had escaped, but
in rear room on the top floor OF No, 404 were
found, some three hours alter the first alarm,
Mary Italia, a Bohemian widow 40 years old,
and her children, Mary, aged H. and Annie,
aged years, lying doad They had boon
smothersd by the smoke ascending through
the air shaft, that cut off their escape to the
front and the street. A second and closer
search was made, but no other bodies were
discovered.
A report spread early among the homeless
tenants that the house had been deliberately
set en- fire by one Of their number Henry
Eohul, a Bohemian cigar maker, was pointed
out as the guilty one; ho had disappeared and
could not be found until late in tho morning.
By that time the police had collected evidence
enough TO make charges OF arson and murder
against him. The excitement of the Bohc
mians had become furious rage, and threats OF
lynching were made il Kohul were found.
Stratagem was rcsortcd TO, and when Kohul
turned up at the cigar factory he was told to go
into the office and settle up his insurance
there, and was not let out again
until the police had been sent for and had
come in sufficient force to protect him
Kohul is insured for $780, while his furni.
ture is scarcely worth SIS, and the charge
is that he set fire to the house to get this
money. The fire marshal began taking tes-
imony later concerning the origin OF tho fire.
From this it appeared that tie fire broke out
in Kohups room instead of Matorzaks room,
and kerosene oil had been poured over the bed
and floor. The hall way aud stairs were in
flames, and the only way Of escape for the
tenants was by the fire escapes in the front
and rear. Kohul was identified by one of the
tenants as the man who threw something like
water out of phil on the burning stairs. 1t
blazed up the minute it struck the stairs, and
the witness thought it was kerosene, Kohul
was arraigned in count and held ON the charge
OF arson,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03

In the French Chamber Of Deputies recent.
ly, a committee consisting of 10 members OF
Right and % m mbers Of the Left, was elected
to examine the ToDqun credits. Twenty
members of the committee arc in favor of the
evacuation of Tonquin, and seven are in favor
Of a limited occupation. NJ. Brisson, prime
minister, and NJ. Goblet minister of publ,
instruction, addressed the Cha mber. They
declared that the government would no
consent to the evacuation Of Tonquin. Thu
honor of France was involved. Withdrawal
would be fraught with disaster. The enter.
prise must be carried to n successful issue. The
government wished TO reduce the number 9
troops in Tonuuin gradually
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
Lean from the Fourth Story,

William steeger, of Jersey City, N. j., was
recently ordered to vacate his apartments I'M
less the rent was paid by the next day. This
worked upon the mind of his wife Louise to
such an extent that she became deranged, and
one night while nursing her S-months old son,
che suddenly jumped through a fourth-story
window TO the ground. The child was instant.
ly killed and the mother probably fatally in
jured. When the father reached homo and
learned of the tragedy, he seized a carving
knife and attempted to cut his throat. He was
dsarned, after 6"rcn struggle, and locked
IN.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
A Female Eiend Sent To Iail.

Mrs. William Dunlap who had formerly
moved in good society, being a member of a
leading church in Delaware, o. has been sent
to Jail for go days to subsist upon bread and
water, and fined 800 Tor cruelty 10 her step
children. The story of her cruelty, as brought
out at the trial, is most shocking. A few days
since, she covered the body OF one of the child
rem, a little girl, with soft soap, pumped cold
water on the little one and scrubbed her with a
broom. The other child hal also been sns-
pended IN deep well by rope. Other cruel
ties were clearly proven by the humane society
in the prosecution. The woman was followed
to the Jail by a crowd Of 300 people, who
ieered and hootcd and talked Of tar and
feathers,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
Household Hints,

To remove mildew, soak in butter
milk and spread on the grass in the
sun.
The warmth of floors is generally
increased by having carpet lining of
layers of paper under the carpet,
Milk, if put in an earthen jar, or
even tin can, will keep sweet for a
long time, if well wrapped in a wet
cloth.
Never put salt into soup when cook
ing till it has been thoroughly
skinned, as salt prevents the scum
from rising.
If sassafras bark is sprinkled among
dried fruit and vegetables, it will keep
insects from getting in, and will not
injure their flavor.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
lie Had Boarded There.

Servant Ito drug clerk)-I want
twinty-foive cints worth of powder.
Drug clerk-What kind of powder
face powder?
Servant-Oi don't know, sorr.
Drug Clerk Who is it for?
Servant-It's for Mrs. Hendricks
the lady what kapes the boordin,
house beyant the corner.
Drug Clerk-Oh, yesl 1 used to
board with Mrs. Hendricks myself.
She wants insect powder.--Ne1o York
Times.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
Lack of comfort in, animals binders

Lack of comfort in, animals binders
fattening.
Its the sickly plants that are the
most troubled by insects.
Trees on the outside of an orchard
are usually more prolific, There is
more sunlight and air, and the roots
have freer range,
Churning sweet cream is not con-
sidered good method by many lead,
ing authorities-the better plan being
to allow the cream to ripen somewhat.
Potatoes dug in clear weather and
thoroughly dried in the sun will keep
in much better condition in the bins
than those that have not been sun,
dried.
Several years since a gardener dis
covered that by planting his squash
seeds in earth that had alayer of coal
ashes above and below it the vines
were not molested by cutworms.
A cool, deep and rich soil is indi-
spensable to success in the culture of
herbaceous plants and bulbs. Es-
pecially is this true Of lilies and other
bulbs that are usually set out at this
season of the year.
Don't put rotten potatoes into the
cellar. Don't put so much corn into
one bin that it can't dry thoroughly.
Don't put uncured cornstalks into the
barn unless you want fire. Don't
try to feed a bull that you don't need.
An Ohio farmer says he killed every
potato beetle in field "alive with
Them" by sprinkling once with a
mixture made in proportion of 5
pounds each of stacked lime" and
copperas, and 20 gallons of water.
"Beside, it benefits the plants"
Plantain, dandelion and other weeds
in lawn may be destroyed by placing
little sulphuric acid with stick in
the crown of each plant. The acid
should be carried in an open-mouthed
bottle with a long handle, so that
fingers and clothes are protected.
Salt is often largely used in the food
of pigeons, and should also be given
fowls, especially during the Noting
season. The proper way to feed it is
!. to add it to the soft food in quantity
sufficient to season the food to suit the
taste, but should never be used in ex
cess.
Dahlia roots in small quantities can
be safely wintered when placed, in a
single layer and closely together, in a
shallow box. Put sifted sand over
and around them, covering the crowns
but not the stems. Thus treated and
placed in frost-proof cellar, they will
keep fresh and plump until spring.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
New Spanish Ministry.

A Madrid dispatch says: The Queen has &C.
cepted the following cabinet Senior Sagasta,
prime minister; Gen. Jovellar minister Of
wor; SENIOR Camacho, minister OF finance;
Senior RIGS, minister of public works and OF
public instruction; Senior Gamazo, minister Of
the colonies; Senior Beranger, minister Of
marine; Senior Gonzalez. minister of the
interior; Senior Alonzo Martinez, minister Of
Justice Senior Moret, minister of foreign
affairs. Senior Moret is free trader. The
cabinet rs a whole is considered an excellent
Cancellation ministry
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03

Ii shade is excessive about the house
thin out some trees.
Many primroses are killed every
year by overwhelming.
Shearing lambs in midsummer is
claimed by English farmers to greatly
increase the growth of the carcass.
To prevent drain pipes from stop
ping up, pour a hot solution of potash
into the pipes every months or two.
Many horses have a habit of Sleep
ing standing. 1t is not good one,
and horses should be broken of it il
possible.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
Feeble Frames. shakx Nerve.

And dyspeptic stomachs are usually found in
conjunction. Vitality is lacking in all three
How can this be created? Simply by using
Hostetter's Stomach Btters with regularity
abstaining. from habits inconsonant with
AS an initial step toward the reinforcement
of depleted system, a resort to Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is most desirable, since il
Of the gastric juices and the presence of bile ir
the stomach, and having regulated and. as il
were, fabricated the digestive mechanism
sets it and keeps it at work. An immediate
yerted into blood, upon which the system
Travis for nutrition, the nerves as they acquire
vigor become tranquil. the muscular fibel
and sleep improve. Constipation, fever and
ague, rheumatism and renal ailments yield t.
q Bitters
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03

Premier Brisson explained TO q committee
recently that the French government intends
TO establish poll tux, land tax and an opium
tax on Tonquin in order to defray the cost of
the occupation of that country. Gen. Campe-
non, minister OF war, stated that the work Of
pacifying AMMAN had been almost completed
NJ. dc Freycinet, minister of foreign affairs,
sud that China was Loyalty fulfilling the pro-
visions of the Franco Chinese trenty
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03

A Government engin eer points on
that in nine of our seaboard cities
alone property valued at So 1922, 100000 1
is exposed to destruction in case OF
war, because of our lack Of sea-coas
defenses adequate to cope with the ma
Yies of the fighting powers.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
HOW ATHLETES TRAIN.
An Inter esiing Interview With Two of tho
Leading Muscle Men of America.
DISCOVERY OF NEW MEANS OF IMPARrING
BoStOn Gi0bs.)

Boston GiobsD
What muscle."
This exclamation was made by the writer
after inspecting the biceps of Mr.. George Lee
Blanche, the celebrated athlete, often known as
the Marine. His shoulders and arms, which
were bare, showed immense layers of muscular
growth which stood out clearly and were as
hard as rocks His entire appearance indicated
person blessed with perfect health and unus.
ual physical powers.
Have you been in many battles?" asked the
writer.
Yes, in about fifteen. The last one was with
Pete Mccoy, and it is probable meeting will
during the winter. should also be pleased to
meet Dominick McCaffrey at any time"
How do you train for these meetings."
81 exercise an hour and a half every day with
the air-bag and / am careful of my diet, eat
ing only meats and nourishing food
How about drinks,
II do not drink anything strong, not even tea
found very valuable, and | drink it when in
training. 1t gives me additional strength, and
helps my digestion. use it instead of Bass ale
which has commonly been used by trainers"
What is it?"
"Hoptonic."
What is there about it to help you?"
u don't know exactly. but suppose it Is the
peptonized beef, hops and malt which it is said
to contain. At all events, it is a great help to
me, and believe it would give strength and
Patsy. Sheppard, who trained Sullivan, and is
one of the best trai ners in the country. He
uses Hoptonic all the while, and thinks the
world of it,"
After few more remarks on the subject OF
physical development the reporter babe Mr..
LIE Blanche good day, and called on Mr.. Shop
pard at No. II Harrison ave. Mr.. Sheppard Is
very courteous in his manners and has proba-
bly, done as much 10 develop muscle and sci
ence in this country as any other one man.
do you find it difficult to bring out the
strength and power of your pupilsT" was the
mot in most cases. | insist on having my
directions followed 10 the letter, though"
And what do you direct!'
Good exerc1e, plain food and no liquor"
None whatever"
at was once common to let men have BASIS
Ale. | do not now. Iuse Hoptonic, which
find is not only gentle stimulant, but strength.
ems the muscles and braces up the nerves won.
derfully Just before men get through train.
ing they are liable to become n little nervous
and not sleep we'll | give them Hoptonic and
II steadies their nerves and gives them health
full sleep in n remarkable way. IL you have
never tried il, by all means do So"
The writer left Mr.. Sheppard greatly i'm
pressed with two things: First that any man
or woman can increase the strength and help
the nerves by proper care and diet; and sec
ondly. that any preparations that combines
nourishing qualities with gentle stimulant
and can be used with such great good by ath-
letes must be OF the greatest benefit to tn q
sands who need to have their weakened ener-
gies strengthened and their health renewed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03

well established that consumption If attended
We no true and raopa wav to cure hs
disease, which is really scrofulous liberation OF
the lungs, except through purifying the blood
Keep the liver in perfect order and pure blood
will be the result. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medi.
cal Discovery" a purely vegetable compound
does all this and more: while it purifies the
blood it also builds up the SYSTEM strengthen
for DR.. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery
Take no other. Of druggists.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
A Noted Ladies', Seminary,

In no institution of learningi in the country
is a more complete education given than in
the celebrated Notre Dame, near Balti-
more, Maryland. The Sisters in charge say
they find that Red Star Cough Cure success
fully removes all colds and throat troubles
among their pupils. 1t is absolutely free
from poison, and costs but twenty-five cents.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
DYSPEPSIA!

DR.. Railways Pills arc . cure for this com.
plant. They restore strength to the stomach and
enable it to perform its functions. The symptoms
of Dyspepsia disappear and with them the liability Of
the system to contract diseases Take the medicins
'False and True" respecting diet.
Send a letter stamp to DIR. RADWAY &c
CO., No. 81 Warren Street, New York, for
x.4Re sure To get RADWAY,S.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
The New War Shins.

1t is said at the navy department in Wash.
inglon, ID. c., that the new steel cruisers Bos-
ton aud Ailantt will be ready to receive their
officers and crews about the first of March next
AMI that the cruiser Chicago will be launched
at CHESTER about the Sd Of December, but will
not be ready for sea service before the end o.
next yenT,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03

No medicine has ever been known so effectual In
the cure OF all those diseases arising from impure
condition Of the blood as ScovILLs SARsAPARLLA OR
BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP for the cure of Scrofula
White Swelngs Rheumatism, Pimpes Blotches,
Eruptons, venereal Sores and Diseases, Consump'
tlon Grotre, Bois, Cancers, and all kindred dis
eases No better means Of securing beautiful COM
plexon can be obtained than by using SCoVILL'S
BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP. which cleanses the
blood and gives beauty to the skin.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03

The latest returns fiom the British elections
show the selection of l3I liberals, l24 tories,
and Is Parnellites. The tory net gain is
placed at 26. Mr.. Gladstone carried Mid
lothian by 4634 majority,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03
AZ 3 0'c1ock 4 M

He felt like a lion when starting for home.
And lamb when he entered the door,
For his wife was up waiting until he should
come,
And grim was the look that she wore
'spll see who's the boss" to the boys he had
said,
As he staGgeredout into the gloom,
'Tll see who's the boss of the house." and HI
did,
When his shoulders she famed with Z
broom.
--Rosfon Couriar
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03

have much difficulty in swallowing the huge.
3ld-fashioned pill, but anyone can take Dr..
Pleroe's Pleasant Purgative Pellets" which
are composed of highly concentrated vegetable
extracts. For diseases of the liver and stom.
ach, sick and bilious headache, ETC., they have
no equal. Their operation is attended with no
discomfort whatever. They are sugar-coated
and put up in glass walls.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-03

Mental or organic weakness, nervous debility
and kindred delicate diseases, however in,
duced, speedily and permanently cured. For
10 cents in stamps and address, Worlds Dis.
pensary Medical Association, 663 Main Street,
Buffalo, n. Y.