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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05

A man out in Ohio lost the sight of his
right eye Wills reading the Lives of the
Presidents. 'ie isn't the FIRST Ohio man
who went one eye on the Pres!dency-not
by q jug, as it We're, fun"
An Indianapolis poultry dealer found in
the heart of a dressed chicken the other
day, a kernel of wheat which had sprouted
and grown nearly an inch. The chicken
appeared to have been in perfect health.
Ny son. the wrong men always get
rich. It's the fellow who hasn't q dollar
in the world, and owes for his clothes, who
is always telling how much good he would
do with his money if he were only worth
a million.
A young lady in Santa Cruz, Cal, has
two canary birds which are named Blaine
and Cleveland. Before the election both
sang sweetly, but on the day of the cleo
tiolr Blaine stopped s,nging and Cleveland
sings on more merrily ti.ah before.
"This is Woods Hole" said the pilot, as
they sailed toward Nantucket. Yes,
see," remarked the tourist, but WHERE is
WOods?" "Gone into the hole ?" replied
tie pilot "Ah, yes,' said the tourist, II
Sc, but where is the hole ," ''Pulled it
in after him." calmly said the son OF the
long-sounding sea. All, yes, see" said
the tourist But he lied.
Having been repeatedly twitted by n
newspaper editor for not paying his
debts, Daniel Webster replied subs an
TALLY as follows at is true that have
not always paid my debts punctually and
that owe money. One cause of this is
that have not pressed those who owe me
for pay AS an instance OF this enclose
your fathers note made to me thirty
years ago for money lent him to educate his
boys"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05

If the House bill to make the depart
Meut Of agriculture one of the cxecr-
tive department of the government is
ever taken mp by the senate Mr.. kenna
proposes to offer an amendment to the
measure which will radically enlarge
its provisions. Mr.. Kenna's amend
ment ia virtually substitute for the
present bill. 1t creates new executive
department, to be called the depart
ment Of industries, the head of which
Is to be the secretary of industries. In
cluded in tho department are to be a
division Of agriculture and division
Of commerce, the head of which shall
perform the duties now devolving up
on the register of the treasury. "A num-
Der of bureaus now attached to the
treasury department are to be trans
fcred to the department of industries,
including the bureau of statistics. 1t
is believed that this feature of Mr..
Kenna's proposition will be its great
est strength, as the treasury department
L. overloaded with bureaus whose work
is not Of the same nature as that of
the department proper, and the transfer
of which to some other department no
secretary Of the treasury would be apt
to oppose.-Washington Dispatch.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05

Fampas grass must now be put among
the things beautiful in their place, but re-
curing caution in placing either of them
near light, or in striking a match too
near their vicinity. An example OF recent
contiagratiOn by pampas grass is sent US
by Philadelphian who had received a
large packet of the snowy and feathery
grasses from California in Christmas
box. The grasses were laid on the table
under Il shaded lamp, whose flame was
covered by a chimney In moving them
about, a sort of light dust or down was
released from the plumes, and SO, in the
most unexpected way. the grasses caught
fire when they were simply lifted from the
table. Tie Heating, coltOny substances
from the pampas, must have settled over
the flame of the lamp, or in some way
communicated fire to the whole parcel
COttony dust is quite as cuinbustlbie az
-four dust is known TO be- aad a. tie
p1mras gas IS guic 4 &c - ur.ant IT
it is vel - IL u liltls al ia. IA ia, Ar.
lis down! stems a.tIr j.. ! z..t.
DR.. Agols Pills reach tho very foundation of Vi
tai sction. Sold In Londonderry by Smith & Taylor
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05

DEATHS

In So. Londerry, Feb. 25th Mrs. Michal
Hoskins, aged 50 years, 10 months, IL days.
In Bondville, Feb. 27th Noah w. Hill, in
the Is year of his age.
In Londonderry, Mar. :, Cyrls Bailey,
aged So.
In WellsvilIe, n Y. Feb. 18th Elizibeth NJ.
Knowlton. widow of the late Benjamin
L. Knowlton Of Jamaica, aged S..
In Jamaica. Feb. 25th Mrs. Inez Dean Bal
lard, wife OF Edgar Ballard, aged Is.
In Weston, Mar. LIST Nancy Jane, wife of AL
bert +. BATES, aged 20 ears. 4 months and 9
days.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05
why EAe WOGiGn,t Eat.

1t is related by Prof Bell that when a
friend of his was travelling abroad he OF c
morning took out his purse TO See ii it con
tanned sufficient change for a days, jannt
he proposed making. He departed from
his lodgings, leaving a trusted dog hhind.
When he dined he took out HIS parse to
pay and found that he ba! LOST d god
coin from it. On retur. ing home IL tie
evening his servant informed him that
not induce it to eat anything. He went AZ
once to his fayorite, ard rs soon is he
entered he room til" faithful creature ral
to him, deposited & god coin al III, f.,t t,
and then devouleI .e food placed for it
with great eagerne.s. The truth was that
this gentleman ha, dropped the coin in
the morning; the dog had pic Nel ii up and
kept it in its mOut;i. earring even to eat
lest it should lose its masters properly
before an opportunity o!iG! ell 20 restore it.
-tChambiTS' JOul1lul
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05

The case Of the United States against
Arthur II. Scott and Wm.J. Selfridge,
charged with breaking into the post
Office at Bellows Falls, was triad by ju
~ in the federal court at Burlington,
Friday, Kittridge Haskins, district at
torney, appearing for the government
and Henry Ballard for the respondents.
The evidence showed that the prisoners
Registered at Bellows Falls and vicini-
~ under fictitious names, had no APP
parent business and the day before the
burglary Scott visited the blacksmith
shops in Bellows Falls and on the
morning after, both Scott and Selfridge
rose early and mysteriously disappear
ed, leaving hotel bills unpaid. Scott
claimed to be from North Adams,
Mass, and Selfridge from Salem, N.
Y. The latter claims he has worked in
Troy, Pittsburgh and KeesYille, n.
Y, as bar tender. The case was given
to the jury at 80 O'Clock Friday after
noon and they renamed out all night.
AT ten O'Clock Saturday forenoon they
reported that they were unable to agree.
1t is understood they stood eight to four
for conviction. The prisoners were
reu,auded to the Jail for trial at the May
term.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05

l.. j. SWEET, superintendent of build
ings of the Central Vermont railroad,
lies in critical condition at his home
in st. Adams, from sickness incurred
while in New Orleans experimenting
the construction of the "Vermont
House" on the exposition grounds.
Mrs. Synthia Wheeler, who has been
in the employ of Mr.. Stannard of ST.
monsville, was arrested Thursday.
charged with stealing from her employ
or. On the following day she was re-
leased on bail. The case will come be-
fore the grand jury at Woodstock, in
Nav.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05

The British house of Commons hav-
Ing refused, by close vote, to censure
the government, Gladstone can 90 on
with his little fight with the sands of the
Soudan aud the Mahdi.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05
For Sale
Bondville, Vt.

A full set of Timers Tools and
Stock lately owned by Mark IL, Farms
worth, deceased. Said tools are first
class and nearly new. a large lot of
manufactured goods, l sap heater, su-
gar pals, stoves and other goods usual
ly found in Il tin and stove store. Said
goods will be sold at reduced prices.
Shop open each afternoon from this
date, and at other times by calling at
the house. Mrs. Abbic S. Farnswoath,
Administrative.
Londonderry, Jan. 3, 1885.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05
THE SOUDAN.

A good many persons inquire about
6oudan. soudan is province of Egypt,
containing $500, 900 square miles with
q population of twelve millions. Soudan
includes Dongola, Kordofan, Darfur,
Khsrtoum and SEMINAR, and its eastern
distsict includes the Red sea coast, and
part of Hubia. Soudan is rich and fer
tile country it is traversed by the Nile,
4 river that rises in the great African
lakes under the equator and after a
course Of $500 miles empties into the
sea at Alexandria. From Alexandria
to Khartoum it is about 1900 miles,
and for the last 100 miles Of its course
the Nile has no tributary.-Rutland
Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05

Another good man has gone to Can
ada. He was an exemplary Sabbath
School teacher. But he gets on the
wrong side of the oil market, and
walked off with forty-threc thousand
dollars of the Butler Savings Bank,
Of which be was tho teller.
1t ia about time the Canadian govern
ment took some independent steps to-
wards excluding the exodus of escap-
ing criminals from the United States.
If q stop is not put to it shortly, the
majority Of Canada's population will
consist of dishonest Bank officials and
fallen Sunday school superintendent.
A man who has once done wrong ac-
ton and once so wrong that he hies
him to Canada to escape its consequent
Cos is always risky member of society
and thinking people begin to wonder
that our provincial neighbors are not
more exclusive. To be sure, we get
an occasional crook in exchange, but
we have large balance to our credit
yet,-Boston Star.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05
Works both ways.

Out in Minnesota they are down on
roller skating, and a bill has been in
troduced in the Legislature prohibiting
the two sexes from skating together,
and the ministers are denouncing the
Kinks a. immoral while out in the Mich
igan the saloon keepers are boycotting
rink stockholders, because the Kinks
are having ruinous effect on the bust
ness Of gro2 selling.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05

The announcement is made that Gen
Grant is suffering from cancer Local
ted near the roots Of his tongue. Fears
arc entertained that it will soon result
fatally.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05
Farm For Sale.

The subscriber wishes to sell the
small farm aud buildings owned by
him, pleasantly situated ? miles from
the village of So. Londonderry, on the
road to Chester, containing about 40
acres.
This farm will be sold low, and
terms of payment made very easy,
Address or apply 10
&. L. BURBEE,
Bondyille. Vt. fftf
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05

As plain as the nose on your face
That Brsttleboro doescn't waut rail-
road to Wilmington. The State Luna
tic Assylum is located in this place
handy,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05
President CLEVELAND recently wrote

President Cleveland recently wrote
q letter to Hon. A. j. Warner and
other members of congress, wherein
he takes decided grounds against the
further coinage of silver. This first,
almost official act, of the President is
entirely commcndable and foreshadows
q sound financial policy.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05

In the U. S. court at Burlington last
Friday, Judge Wheeler sentenced Pat
aick Ii. Hickey to l year in the liousa
eff Correction, and his wife to two years
u, state prison, for sending obscene
matter through the mails.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05

In Germany womcu do most of the
mental out-of-dcog WORK Switzerland IS
the only country in continental Europe
where peasant W. lea are moi obliged to
do all the hard wy.k i W"m,n was seen
recently in Maple! carrying coffin Oh /! +
head, chatting gayly with a man who
walked mpty-handcd az her side. Not
infrqeueatly woman aai :. .vv re seen
together pulling a coa.-cart through the
streets of North ueri.aa city = man
touching them up gently, ~ D. sG'e. with
a whip as he walks besi,ie snein. In Den
mark it is not unusual to ,er I " man
high up in cherry tcet picking the fruit,
while man lies al the foot waiting to
place the ladder when she shall be ready
to come down with her burd ii. in Up
per Australia" writes Il con rcspu. d NJ, Il
saw slight and ve.y petty youag girl
carrying the mortar up to the seconG story
of building, VIII l.a man wa ted there to
put it in place When ,i!Ir ;.rrirei." A cor
respondent reports having see. 4 woman
in Holland drawing Il canal boat, bent
nearly double with the i a iiaTn harness
as she trudged along the tJwpath. :! man
sitting at his ease in the boat smoking.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05

The expenses of the Burlington poor
department last year were 1920, and
the Howard Relief society paid 1922;
making totat for the poor TN the city
of $500.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05
What L. ARoil?

IL can hardly be credited except by those who
have tested it. What vast amount of pain and
suffering may be saved by its use. Clean, pure and
sure, for internal or external ain. mita s. Tsy.
OF sell stscks-of 1t and will give 3 sample bottle
free for trial
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05
It Ia President Cleveland,

A good chance fora family quarrel. -
Cleveland says stop the coinage of the
silver dollar, and 1l9 Democratic Con-
gressmen say let it go on.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05

An Arizona paper of recent date con-
tains the following personal paragraph:
Larry Chegwhistle, the popular and
gentlemanly baker of s5un-Cp Corners,
departed for the crate majority yesterday.
We trust lie has gone TO the land where
baking is unknown"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05
MARRIED..

In Bcndv.lle, FEB. 24th b. Rev. r. c. Vail.
Bert S. Taylor and Care ! Burbee. both of
Winhal.
In winhall, Feo. 18TH h. Rev. K. {. 'ail,
Chas. w. Way of Manches;,r, sad Abbie L.
Cressey OF Winhal!.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05
100000 " i: ,:'' sens: glue, e: d" =:

cents postage, and You will get free a
package of good of large value, that
will start you in work that will at once
bring You in money faster than any
thing else in America. All about the
100000 in presents with each box. A
gents wanted everywhere, of either
sex, Of all ages, for all the time, or
spare time only, to work for us at their
own homes. Fortunes for all workers
absolutely assured. Don't delay.
ii. HALLETT 4 Co.. Portland, Maine.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05
BRATTLEBORO.

Reelected the old board; voted not to
aid the Wilmington railroad, and a
gainst the town system of schools.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05
TOWNSIIEND.
WESTON.

Moderator, A. f. Bryant; Clerk,
Emma c. Peabody; Treasurer, W.
D. Waite; Selectmen, W. W. Manning,
Edward Wilder, G.. E. Coleman;
Constable, C. |. Winship; Listers,
j. f. Austin, A. f. Peasc, j. NJ.
Foster; Overscer, A. G. Foster.
Voted to adopt town system of
schools and elected, W. S. Holt, d..
L. Hannum, A. f. Bryant, school
commissioners.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-05

So. Londonderry.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-02-13
Inc Situation nj New Zriapa.

l.oSpo 5 Feb. Il. A telegram recsiv.
ed 10 dty At the British Australian
newspaper flee in Lordon from Well
iug'9u, Wv Z .aland, rays thar inten :.
eAci'emer' prevails In New Z-a.and
owing to II. statement iast published
that Germany has annexed the Island
# Samoa. This action was taken l.,
til" German squadron in the face .
protests By the English and American
cnns1.s. Fhe situation il serious In,
report 81 ths action by Germany sno
wholly erei'red here aud is pubiish.,
under ItRrTyr
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-02-13
The saepgerbund Ma-qu.raa..

The D-laSare Ssengerbui j Will civ.
a masquerade bali at the German hall,
Sixth street between French and Wal.
nut, on Monday evening next. 1t VIII
he what is called "A subscription ball
that il all who intend to participat,
must have their names enrolled by 10
morrow evening. After that only tbos,
who are enrolled can take part in til,
masquerade.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-02-13

Registrar Frazer calls attention 10 The
neglect Of physiciaLs, ministers, mid
wives and sections TO report IN him the
deaths, marriages, births. etc occur.
ring III New Castle County and he says
II be lad the authority, the Justices OF
The peace would have something 10 do.
&c 81 g.st- taat the law on this sub
leci be - amended "A, 10 require Je.
ports from TIE proper persons to b.
made 10 lin under the penalty of $40
Provision, he thinks, should be made =,
enforce he Jaw, as II is worth - in it,
present shape outside of this city.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-02-13
board Of Agriculture.

a movement has been made for es-
tahii-Ling Board Of Agriculture in
ouT S'.te We do not know tie parties
who are interested, nor the precis. 90
Jscrs desired TO promote. Unles. sucl
Board can subserve some useful pufpc ~
uihtr AN taxing money out al tn.
state Treasury, its institution Will hf
1rse IMAM u..'ess. There is disoas,
ion % max oificss that are mere sue,
cure, and Of no earthly benefit 10 any
one rHetpt 10 he incumbents ma,
moi BE- -o "i'h this proposed Board.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-02-13
EDITION,
Dots.

Dots.
Swiss Ba,sam cures cough and group
James Ii. Polk OF Hockessin, al =
vertises q wheelwright shop Tor REM.
All kinds Of silver and plated ware
ct Baynard's, Fifth and Market streets.
The place TO purchase jewelry ana
silverware Is \, Baynard's.
New" G"Hoxe. See It ut s. Y. Mar
shall's. Cos Shipiey street.
The place TO purchase jewelry and
sil verware is ut Bay nard'A
G. 6. Middleton aud G. Il. Middleton
Of this city, leave for New Orleans To-
night.
For frosted lirabs, chapped hands
and lips, Lame and sore feet, use PAIN
VICTOR.
NJ l.. LicLtenstein, No. III Market
street, will open today hne line oi
gents and boys eossainer coats.
One dollar reward Is offered for the
recovery Of letters and pictures NJ NJ
sos Church street.
Mccoy Yearsiey, Of Brsndywint
Springs, wants n boy to learn the smith
ling business.
In order 10 accommodate persons
having liens entered against them o'
the city the A uditor' Office will be KEEP
open from II until 2 o'clock p. M.
1t will give you perfect satisfaction
the New sc" Howe. II will not cos
you anything 10 try 1t. b. +. Marshall
60s Shipley street.
DIR. Chandler, OF CeLtreville, Chris
ti.na Hundred, advertises for sing
man, white OF color.d, 10 attend
horses, lawn, garden, etc.
Rev. w b. Gregg will lecture soon II
Epwortn NJ. l.. church on " The Incl
dents, sacrifices and successes oil itine
rant lie.
Mrs. Is. MANI, corner of Third AM
Adams streets, ofisrsfl reward for III
recovery Of Ia part OF an eai-fin
ioht in returning from The oper
House.
| II you wish mt steal instrument
the beat make and at u price thai VII
Lefty comI4tition, why. call At lay
nari's.
George Conklin, the lion tanner, say
he will have nothing 10 do with cros'
lry.d animals, nor use any other remtsi
for bis coughs and colds but DR.. Bull
Cough Syrup.
| II you have not tried orr new crop O
IJO ana ~ cent teas y,u Should do 80 a
touce or you will miss one Of the goo
Things nf this life. Crippen, No.
East second street.
| Housekeepers look to your Interest
Pure roll butter, Is cts creamery bu
Ter, IS cents good mild cheese for
-ui-, at Garton'r stalls. Second strt'
Imarket, formerly X. Messick.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-02-13
-
Ry MI. VIeyeIa,.d,s Authgritx

The New York Herald prints he
10 lnHiug double loaded special from
4 'htny " resident eet Cleveland
authpr.1- - positive contradiction n;
The statement that he has sent "A l.tt,
70 Senator Bayard rendering tha, gen
uentn cabinet position. He further
authorizes the abatement that lie has
not issued letters 20 anybody .l-e on
tha' or kindred suhJ"cts, and does no,
ihteud to do 10 Tor come time to come. -
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-02-13
Chtidren.s nasqueraae.

Webster vii give one Of his popular
matquerades for children 10 morrow
afternoon in his dancing academy
Masonic Tempe, comm encing al 3d
o clock. h. has been giving ih-s'
masquerades every year, but To morrow
promises 10 be on. OF unusual int-resi
on account OF the larger number oi
children taking pant in il and the fame
dancing, that will be an imporian
inquire IL tue entertainment. To avoiC
he rush those who viii attend are al
vised to procure their tickets a
Ech ltr's II usic store, or they can b'
prDcurei a the door.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-02-13
kPreEade0 Last Might

Yesterday hing The thirtythird
birthday # Peter EDn'r. his fellow
members % the u lawirs sT gerbu,t
t"a 'rtei him a serenal+ last evening
IT, we're invited into his saloon. a.
M 30 King street ard treated sump.u
~ y The evening was spent in so
ia manner, AMI at ~ late hour III,
'ue~ = ok their departure, with man,
list ~ the future prosperity of thd
host.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-02-13
Generalization

A sorirty was started IN New
fsw days ago called the White .Ioss
Movement, whose object ~ 10 ,no'en -
the respect shown 10 women aug 20 u,s
courage coarse jest, in'iecF ut lAneuaEa'
profanity and immortality among M,
ana 1t Is probable that an ORDER .. nj M
same kind would be high oeheuc's'
10 this city.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-02-13

Ia, nigh. sotne large ids houses near
Ma wars civ. o~uei bv philadelphia
n.r,,ss wer, u.ctroyed by rire, causing
a loss OF several thousand tons Office
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-02-13
DEAIaas.

uRAT.roN- On the iith inv. Frank J.
Brnttoo, In the y1th year Of his age
heiatiyes aud friends OF tho family are fe'
spect fully invited to attend the funeral from
the reside nre OF his br1iher-in Law. william
lredell, Ieo9 Trenton Place. ga saturday Al
teruo,t. the isth inst NJ % o'clock Ser
yloe. Al the house. lnterment at Whining
ton aud brabiywlne ton-ettty.
BIJILEK-At Mlddlsnwn, Delaware, or
beb. 18th, Annie rutl.r, ~.fs 81 Alfred
Butter. "a. tie 2lih var OF hsr axe.
lutefmant on = .iurdAy afternoJn, TO leave
the house n. o'clock
Weep not for inc. my h. stand dear,
ain net dead. but Size ~ x here
Prepare ior death, Tot die 20. mast
Ana vi y"ur annie esp Ia dus..
Ozone bat not iofsottsn
Chester papers please COPY
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-02-13

The druggists who are sefinR Ao
mama, . specific for dyApapsia, - ~.
sO7 Market street, are giving away very
handsome pictures IN ruer 70 Al'ta''
public attention.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-02-13
Advance of th g French in IOnaufn

PARIS, Feb ia dispatch from
Tonquin states that the French column
which is advancing towrad Langsou
under command Of Gen. Briere de l'Isle
has had three days hard lighting in the
defi les of the II ~ aims. The French
losses are 10 the troops are
making 10 FIugress despite the
obstinate lcs istaDce of the Chinese.