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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-02
| FARM, GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD.
why seed, FAN 20 Grow.

Imperfect compact Of the soil around
the seed, in which is included undue
II rdening OF the surface by rains, is the
chief cause of failure in seed termination.
In planting seed corn we have often
found difference Of one or two days in
the time for corn to come up in favor Of
that where the seed was pressed into the
ground with the foot after being covered.
In very dry time some of the corn not
stepped on never came up, and the diff
ference of one or two days was where
conditions were apparently favorable.
A kernel of corn is large and swells to
twice its bulk before the seed shoots
starts to grow. The smaller grain seeds
are more liable to injury than corn.
Probably on most fields large proper
ton never comes up, or grows so feebly
that it makes only weak plants. This is
one reason why very thin seeding often
produces extremely large crops when
other conditions are favorable. One of
the heaviest oat crops ever reported had
only bushel and peck Of seed per
acre. But tie soil was in fine filth and
Just moist enough. Probably il this
case nearly every seed grew and was able
to stool so as to entirely cover the ground
five weeks after sowing.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-02
Planning Cut POTATOES.

The common way of dropping cut po-
tatoes is to drop the pieces cut side
downward, and of course with the eyes
up and ready to grow. But great i'm
provemcnt on this is to be particular to
have the cut side up and the eyes down
ward. AS each piece is dropped step on
it to press it farther into the loose soil.
The roots start from the base of the eye
and needs firmer soil than is usually
scraped over them. If there is q hollow
space under the potato set the hill will
suffer from drought all the season and
cannot amount to much. Many failures
from planting ON newly-turned sod re-
suit from this cause. After potato is
planted cultivation does not much affect
the character of the soil under the hill.
Hence all the greater necessity that the
planting should be just right. 1t is
possible to use merely the eye of the po-
tato with only the skin attached, as
seed. In such case tho ground should
be in fine, filth and fertile, so that the
roots, as soon as formed, may get nutri-
ment to push the plant with vigorous
growth. In the ordinary large sets the
first growth of the potato is from starch
decomposed in the potato itself.-Culti-
rdt0r.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-02
An Army Routed by LOcusts.

Of all destructive foes none are more
dreaded in most eastern lands than the
locusts, whose dire visitations may we'll
be national calamities. In point of fact,
the lands which are exempt from Their
occasional presence are the favored few.
A very few details of their invasion in
Southern Russia in the years 1879 and
1880, will give US some idea of their multi
tude. They fell upon the province of
Caucasus, utterly destroying vineyards
and gardens, blockadiug the streets so
that traffic was suspended, filling the
ovens so that for several days baking was
quite out of the question, and so choking
the water courses that not a cup of water
could be drunk until filtered.
In Georgia they fairly routed detach-
ment of Russian troops, who, not liking
to turn aside on their march repelled by
mere insects attempted to face the locust
army, although reports said it covered
twenty square miles of the country. So
the soldiers advanced, but soon found
themselves literally covered by the cling
ing, creeping insects, which crawled all
over them, until finally the men fairly
turned and fed, slipping and sliding as
they ran over the crushed and oily bodies
of their martyred foes. For forty-eight
hours they were were detained, taking
refuge in village, and assisting the in
habitahts to kill millions OF the invaders,
whose corpses they carted of to manure
the fields, which, however, were in the
meantime stripped of every blade of grass
or corn, and the trees shorn of every
green leaf.
On the road from Tifis to Poti the
/ locusts lay so thick on the line that the
trains were INSTRUCTED. Large districts
of Southern Russia were swept as bare
of all vegetation as if fire had ragged
over the land, and hundreds of peasants,
utterly beggared, abandoned their homes
to seek bread wherever it might be
found. In the province of Chersom
alone, 10000 roubles was voted by
government for expenditure in the effort
to free the land of this plague; in another
/ district 10000 persons were employed
! daily for three months in the same work
The government expenditure on the whole
organization was estimated at 200, 600
roubles, without any calculation of the
loss on crops of all descriptions.
Another notable scene of locust plague
was Algeria in the year 1866, when the
damage done by these insects was est.
mated at so, 900, 900 francs, and resulted
in famine SO appalling that goo, DOC
natives died of starvation. AL the fea'
Round.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-02
Raising Calves.

More calves are injured every year by
long fasting and over feeding than in
any other way. When calves run with
their dams they take their food often,
and, of course, little at time, but in
our artificial treatment we reverse ma
lures methods. II calves ore allowed
to suck, the injury from long fasting
will be less marked, for the milk is taken
at the right temperature, and in its natu-
raj state. Bat when we milk the COW,
and then keep her milk twelve or more
hours for the cream to rise before feed
ing the calf, VIC are departing still
further from natures methods. Since
by artificial methods of feeding, and by
breeding for that purpose, we have
greatly increased tho proportion of
cream or fat in the milk OF some of our
breeds of cows, it has been found that
calves will often do quite as well, and in
some cases better, fed upon milk poorer
in fat than the whole milk from their
dams.
1t is claimed by many breeders of Jer-
sey and Guernsey cattle, that partially
SKINNED milk from cows of these
breeds is really better for calves than
the whole milk, and we have
little doubt that their claim is
well founded. No better calves
were ever raised than have been raised
upon skim milk, when all the details
were properly looked after by a careful
feeder of good judgment. The .'had
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-02
How to Preserve Fen ccs.

There are several methods of prepar.
ing fence posts for the purpose of in
creasing their lasting qualities. 1t has
been learned by experience that posts
thoroughly seasoned when set will out
last those put into the ground when the
wood is green, and it has also been
proved that those set with the tops in
the ground will remain sound long after
others from the same quality of wood
set with butts down have decayed.
Charring the ends of the posts set in the
ground drives out the sap contained in
the wood, and closes the pores so as to
prevent the moisture in the soil from
penetrating it. This is probably the
cheapest method known, and has proved
very satisfactory. A paint composed of
linsced oil and finely pulverized char
coal is very highly recommended. To
prepare this put quantity of oil in a
strong kettle, place over the fire and lett
remain until it boils, then stir in the char
coal until it is as thick as ordinary paint
and apply liberal coat to the eos;s.
Coal tar is used by some instead of lin
seed oil, equal parts of pulvcrzed char
coal and quicklime being used instead of
the charcoal alone. The proportions
recommended are five gallons of coal tar
to one pound each of finely pulverized
charcoal and freshly SACKED lime. The
coal tar should be brought to boiling
heat in an iron kettle, when the charcoal
and lime should be added. Apply while
hot, either with brush or by dipping
the posts into the mixture. Another
very cheap, durable paint is made as fol-
lows: Take fifty parts of resin, forty
parts of finely pulvcrizcd chalk, 800
parts of clean, hard sand, four parts of
!insced oil, one part of red oxide of lead
and one part of sulphuric acid. Place
;he resin, chalk, sand and oil in an iron
kettle over the fire until the resin is
melted: then add the lead and acid,
slowly stirring the mass until thoroughly
mixed. Should it prove too thick 10
spread conveniently, add linsced oil
until brought to the proper consistency.
Apply while hot. This method is used
in France, and the paint when cooled is
said to be very hard and durable.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-02
THE MEXICAN FINANCIAL CRISIS.
The Recent Funding Policy of the Gov
ernmcNt-- suNyitijLeu Railways,

The Recent Funding Policy of the Gov
ernmcnt--rhs Subsidized Railways.
A dispatch from the City Of Mexico says
The recent aul unexpected decree funding the
outstanlinG obligations az ,lnst the government
in n S25, 600 600 issue of bonds has had the Of
feet o, making the money market tighter than
ever. The nat onal bank on Tuesday stopped
all Discount business, a step that has been gen.
orally followed by brokers' Exchange, both
foreign nnl domestic, has slffened in price
The commercial outlook is yet more ominous,
md IT is reported that Il number oil houses, re-
puted to be of good standing are on the verge
o bankruptcy. Mexico is in the lowest depths
of poverty. The Off ,ial estimates for the fiscal
yenr 1885 SO reach $3S 90j 1868 The receipts
Of the government are not sufficient TO meet
these estimates OF expenditures. Tho cxecu-
tive has the authority to give preference to the
expense oil actual administration leaving other
less pressing claims in allegiance until such time
they can be liquidated.
Representatives of tho National Bank of
Mexico and the Central and Mali nal railways
have lad an interview with tn secretary of
the treasury regarding the new S25 009, 900
funding law. Strong arguments were put forth
Tor he repeal ora modification of the law. The
government, however, assumes n strong att-
tudc and has refused 20 reconsider its step.
1t is reported that the Eng ish capitalists,
who were about TO PIT up $40, 900 $50 for the
completion OF the Mexican National road, have
Withdrawn their aid The latest step of the
government to itlnd The railway subsidies in
6pcr cent. bonds was too much for British
conservatism,
Thc"Ahcflron minister cannot interfere in
behalf Of American railroad; in the matter Of
subsidies. rs il J. not IN international question.
Tho newspul crs OF most every shNic of
opinion demand that legal proceedings be
brought to recover the moneys misnppro-
pridtel under the previous administration.
Diaz is upheld as an honest magistrate in try
rug to get the nation ont Of n bad place. Great
sympathy s expressed for him on all sides.
the government kccnly feels what may be the
condition OF sentiment abroad regarding its
action, but hopes soon 10 ius'il itself and put
Mexican finances on oundcr b,ss
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-02
What the Brain Does.

It is we'll known fact that people
whose limbs have been amputated tell
you that they can feel their fingers and
toes for long time afterward-for years,
sometimes will even describe pains
and definite sensations affecting certain
Joints of individual digits. This il
readily understood when we remember
that the brain is the only part of the
body that feels, all sensations and i'm
pulses being conveyed to it from differ
ent parts by nerve fibers. Feelings OF
pain, heat, cold, touch, and the funs,
tons of the special senses are telegaphed
to it; and when the connecting nerve is
divided it may be some time before 1t
learns to localize truly the seat of the
sensation it appreciates. When we knock
our ''fuDny bones" we experience thrill
in the little finger and the inner border
of the hand; the fact being that we
have stimulated the bundle of telegraph
wires-known as the ulnar nerve
which transmits sensations from that
finger and part OF the next. in the mid
die of its course, as il winds round the
JOINT of the elbow.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-02

MANU-, lOOO.
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l eat with relish anything my appetite Graves
and never experience the least distress or
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MRS. ELLEN D.FLANDERS, III Cor.
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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-02
THE LIBERAL SUPPORT.
The Correspondence between Gladstone
g.. and Salisbury.


, and Salisbury.
Mr.. Gladstone read to the British House
Commons, recently, the correspondence. be
tween himself and the Marquis of Salisbury re
hating to the recent deadlock in the cabinet
and which was conducted through the medium
OF the Queen. The letters OF Mr.. Gladstone
convey TO the new government the assurances
of Il general support on the part OF the Liberals,
The OK premier, however, throughout the
whole correspondence declines to make any
rpeciiic pie 'gcs.
The correspondence, Mr.. Gladstone said,
comprised series of letters of date ranging
from June II to June 81. Salisbury demanded
pledges of Liberal support to enable the Con.
servatives to finish the absolutely necessary
business OF the session, by giving the new gov.
crnment precedence on the day fixed for
the supply or appropriation bill, and if no
other way of meeting the deficit were feasible,
to let the income tax remain at Sd. for the re-
mainder OF the year, leaving the deficit to be
met by mn issus of excheguer bonds or n tenn
porary loan. Lord Salisbury explained that it
would be useless to take office without the sup
port OF the Liberal leaders, because an appeal
to the country under the seats bill would be i'm.
possible before November. Mr. Gladstone, in
reply, gave assurance that he had no wish 10
mi0rIas> inc new government Alter con-
suting his colleague, he informed the Queen
that he conceived it would be contrary to pub
lie duty to compromise the liberty of the House
of Commons by giving specific pledges not to
oppose the remaining business Of the session
before possessing all the incts bearing upon
such busin IS. l1o concluded by assuring. the
Queen that facilities for expeditng supply
might reasonably be provided, and there would
be no attempt to withhold the ways and means
required for the public service, but he could
give no specific pledges in regard TO underlined
questions.
Mr. Parnell gave notice that he would call
the attention OF the House to the administra-
ton of the crimes net in Ireland by tho late
government Mr.. Painell also said that he
would move for All inquiry into the conduct of
officials in the Maamtrasma and Barbavilla
cnscs. The House then adjourned
Mr.. Gladstones correspondence thoroughly
satisfied the Liberal me, bers The Radicals
consider that it leaves them free TO follow amy
course Of opposition. The Parnclircs accept
HE tp continent Of Sir William Hart y kr 10
MI indication of the intention of the l,,rycl il.
mcnt to moderate the coercion net. Mr.. Par
oell's motion to investigate the Maamtrasma
and Rnrblvila cases is intended TO test the
new governments policy.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-02
when on the High Sens,

On the rail, on a steamboat, aboard a fishing
smack, or yachting on the coast, Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters will be found reliable means
OF avertng and relieving ailments to which
travellers, mariners and emigrants are peculiar
gers or sojourners in the tropics, and all about
to encounter unacclimated, an unaccustomed
or dangerous climate, should not neglect to
avail themselves Of this safeguard of well as
certained and long-tried merit. Constipation,
biliousness, malarial fevers, indigestion,
rheumatism and affections of the bladder and
kidneys are among the ailments which it Grad
icates, and it may be resorted to not only with
confidence in its remedial efficacy, but also in
its perfect freedom from every Objectionable
ingredient, since it is derived from the purest
and most salutary sources. 1t counteracts tho
effects of unwholesome food and water.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-02
RUPTURE in Colombia,

A report has been received at the navy de-
parsment in Washington from Admiral Jouett,
announcing the failure by the PARTIES interested
to settle the disputes in the United States of
Colombia. He says the political differences
between the two parties are of such nature
that peaceable settlement is quite impossible
at this time. Hostilities are likely to continne
indefinitely. Government troops, he reports,
are marching on Barranquilla. The revolu-
honary leaders, the admiral says, arc the lead
ers OF the Liberal party in Colombia. The
troubles on the is linus, Admiral Jouett thinks,
result from local politics, and, from the fact
hat many depraved characters congregate
here, he anticipates hard fighting in Colombia
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-02
Cuban Treaty Sad to be a Failure.

The Spanish government organ, Estendarte,
states: at 10 believed that the Cuban treaty
negotiated by Minister Foster has proved com.
pletely unacceptable. The new American gov.
eminent has from the first shown an improper
spirit in the matter. Ii is well. Lett it be an
nulled." The paper is probably inspired by
the state department, and shows the irritation
felt there; but the Inference TINT there will he
no treaty is unwarmnted, us il is understood
that negotiations still continue
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-02
SEVENTY PERSONS MISSING.
Ftny-three Survivors of tho Italia Al
rive at Lima.

Fifty-threc Survivors of tho Italia AR
rive at Lima.
Fifty-three survivors from the wreck of the
Italia have arrived at Lima. There are 20 per.
sons missing, and, as far as known, only eight
passengers were saved while only one of the
crew was lost. The greatest confusion ensued
Immediately alter the vessel struck. The
shock strained the vessel so that the doors of
the cabins could not be opened, thus impnson-
ing the passengers. The captain was not on
deck at the time Of the accident. The disaster
was due to wrong orders given by the third
officer, who has since committed suicide. The
purser's boat was swamped when the steamer
sunk. The passengers who escaped to land
underwent fearful sufferings before they
reached an estate, where succor was promptly
afforded
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-02
LORD SALISBURY S SPEECH. :.
He States why lie Accepted the Eng G.
Iish Premiership.


Iish Premiership.
London dispatch says: In the House OF
Lords the Conservatives occupied the govern
ment benches. In the course of q short ad-
dress the Marquis of Salisbury said that it was
not necessary for him TO repeat the statement
made by Mr.. Gladstone in the House of Com.
mons. He explained that the Queen had in.
formed him that it was her opinion that he
might reasonably accept office under the assu-
rances given by Mr.. Gladstone Her majesty
at the same time pointed out the serious injury
to the public service if settlement was longer
delayed or new complications should arise.
The marquis said that he then, with the unani-
nous cohsent,of his colleagues, thought it was
his duty to assume office, and he hoped that
the neat four or five weeks would show that he
had adopted the proper course The Marquis
of Salisbury, in concluding his address, made
an appeal Tor the support of all reasonable
men.
The House adjourned until the 9Th of July.
1t hos been announced that the bill providing
an an uity of $4,000 for the Princess Beatrice
upon her marriage had received the roy III as.
sent.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-02
New Grand Trunk Tunnel.

The Grand Trunk Railroad Company i, now
perfeetug arrangements. for tie construction
ola tunnel under the ST. Clair river, between
Port Huron and Sarnia, to connect the Chicago
q Grand Trunk with the Great Western d.
VISION This will give the Grand Trunk an all
rail line from Chicago 10 Niagara Falls and
Buffalo. The Improvement will save the ex-
pense and time OF ferrIage across the river,
and make the Grand Trunk the quickest road
between Chicago and Buffalo. The net money
saving effected will be about $4,000 per
JBunum.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-02
AWEALTHY FARMER
RELIABLE TESTIMONY.


Take special note erths JOllODiag history er very
interesting case.
Near the thriving village OF Dundee. few miles
west Of that queen of the lakes Of central New York
Seneca, lives Mr.. Daniel Supplee, gentleman Of
about 10 years. Mr.. supplee owns very large and
highly cultivated farm, which has for many years
had the enviable rep utaton of being the best farm
In all that section. Every crop he plants seems to
thrive. and his advice is much sought by younger
and less experienced farmers. About two years
ago." Mr.. Supplee writes. Il suffered iroma very
severe attack of Diabetes II reduced me in flesh so
that was only skin and bones, and my skin was
shriyeled and wrinkled badly. my Urine contained
such large percentage OF sugar that when il was
spilled the sugar would crystalline so to make =
coating plainly visible, My life was despared of by
my family and physicians. Commenced using
HUNTS kidney and Liverl REMEDY at this stage Of
my sickness, and improved steadily and was cured.
and am now able to again personally superintend
the management Of my extensive farming opera
lions. HUNTS kidney and Liver REMEDY is grand
medicine for Diabetes and all Kidney Troubles"
gentleman hearing OF these facts aud wishing to
know further of the matter for himself wrote to Mr.
q. p. Mclean, large Dry Goods MerchAnt and
Grocer. of Dundee and man OF great integrity aud
worth. asking for information in the matter, He
received the following reply:
DUNDEE, N. Y, Jan, 5, 1885.
Dear Str Yours of I'd inst at hand this morning.
Iwould say that think the use of HUNTS kidney
and Lverl REMEDY in Mr., Danl SUPPLIES case GER.
previous to its use, and began to show an improve
ment soon alter he began to take the Remedy, Mr.
" b; Wightnan Wholesale Grocer. ,Pr9yidencs:
case. Yours truly G. p. MCLEAN