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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09
Fashion Notes.
Silver jewelry Is very fashionable
for street and travelling wear.

Il
Silver jewelry Is very fashionable
for street and travelling wear.
Gallons are largely employed as
trimmings to dresses and jackets.
Tinsel cord is to take the place of
tinsel braid in dress and millinery next
fall. ....
There is tendency to retain the
pouf and Topped skirt drapery by Paris
dressmakers.
Short jackets opening over full baby
waists are worn at seaside and coun-
try resorts.
The summer yellow predominates in
the way of color, but the tints and
shades are endless.
Very new and elegant dresses are
of net showered with beads and laid
plain over satin mervilleux.
The Jersey is now only worn of a
morning, ana Is quite discarded for
dressy and elegant toilets.
Mitts are not worn with dressy CO.'S
tunes this summer They are relega-
ted to house and negligee toilets.
The princess of Gabrielle form of
of dress for little girls is moribund.
1t cannot survive another season.
Double folds of canvass etamine, in.
stead of linen collars, are worn as
neck lingerie with travelling suits.
For lawn-tennis and out door sports
striped materials take the lead in
cream and blue. cream and poppy-red.
White canvass having stripes of
color is most effective when made into
skirt with pure white drapery ar
ranged over 1t.
Color on the edge is considered the
proper and desirable thing in percale,
linen, or lawn collars and cuffs, for
travelling wear.
The prettiest and most delicate fans
for summer are painted in soft tints,
and with much daintyness of design,
upon cream color gauze.
Feathers are but little worn this
summer; few birds are to be seen,
however, nesting here and there
among flowing bows of ribbons.
Stripes are decidedly fashionable
this summer, of all styles, width and
colors. They are worn either for an
entire costume or else combine with
plain fabric.
American bathing suits are very
plain blouses with medium length
skirts and half-long trousers, dark blue
and gray are the preferred colors,
with white or red braid for trim
ming. Serge flannel is the material.
The dress skirt, when not draped, is
low generally sewed on the bottom OF
he bodice, whether it Is round or
and pleated skirts are less
fashionable on the other side than
hose that are shirred or gagged on
he waist.
Undressed kid or Suede gloves in
an shades remain the favorite wear
or dressy toilets, but fine silk gloves
n tan shades are also worn with such
lresses, while fine Isle thread gloves
re considered the correct wear with
wash fabric frocks, no matter how
handsome the make and material,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09

"Next to tarpon fishing in point
of excitement, comes the chase of the
devil fish. Up around the Tampa, and
all along the Gulf coast, you find
them, and if they don't remind you of
their namesake, then l am mistaken,
They look like great bats, and some
call them the batiish. You can form
some idea of how they look if you i'm.
aglne bat overheard, measuring, say
twenty feet across from tipto tip, with
a tail perhaps ten feet long, shaped
like cowboys whip. Give it two
hornlike claspers at the head, and you
have the sea devil in all his glory.
Green hands often strike them, not
knowing what they are, and are gen.
orally jerked overbord for their pains.
or have to cut the line. Some years
ago one appeared in a harbor where
several schooners were lying, and the
sailors, who were Swedes, and had
never seen one Of the fish before, saw
them playing around in the harbor,
and thought it would be good joke
to spear one. So they took light
skiff and pair of old whale harpoons
and ropes that belonged to the schoon-
er, and started out, and were Joined
by the other boats. In short time
one OF the boats got alongside of sea
bat, and rouser it was, too. When
they struck it you'd have thought the
whole bottom had been hit, and sec.
ond later that boat was rushing up the
harbor at rate she never went be-
fore. 1t was blind lead, though, and
the fish had to turn, and the skiff was
jerked around so quickly that she hall
filled, and one man was tumbled over
board. Up the channel they went
some yelling for the other boat and
others to cut the line, as it was evident
that she would fill in moment but
it happened that the only man who
had a knife had been dropped over.
board, and, as they couldn't get the
line united, they had to let it 20
They said afterward they were abou'
to jump overheard and let everything
go, when the fish changed its course
and headed right for one of tn,
schooners. They had to jump then
anyhow. and as they went overheard
the fish dived under the vessel, ano
the skiff struck her side with a crash,
and was knocked all to pieces. The
end plank, as they found out later. tc
which the line was made fast, went of
with the fish. The men were picked
up. and two days later the devil fist
1oated ashore. 1t measured about
eighteen feet across, and it was esti.
mated to weigh Il ton, So, if you want
! combination of labor and sport, try
either a tarpon or a sea bat. -Neu
York Sun.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09
Courts OF Love md Learning,

Centuries ago, when Abelard held
sway as noted teacher of philosophy,
rhetoric and theology, taste for
poetry sprang up, and was sometimes
carried to excess; every lady eminent
for rank or beauty must needs have a
poet at her feet, and, too, ladies had
their courts of love" and strials of
wit" AT these remarkable gatherings
poets were challenged to come forth
and reclte their verses. Then judges
decided as to the relative merits of
such illusions, and the successful COM
petitors received prizes. Great parade
and pomp accompanied the delivery
of them, and it was emphatically
"day of grand OCCASION"
A lady of the highest rank presided
in these courts" and the queerest
cases imaginable came up for settle
ment. Lovers quarrels were intro
duced, and no matter how absurd the
commands laid upon them no knight
had the hardihood to disobey. Delicate
points of etiquette were discussed and
even family differences and prefer
ences claimed attention. 1t is record
ell that "a young married lady brought
action against her husband for not
allowing her to wear bonnet and
gown made in the latest fashion"
AS arguments long and plausible
failed to settle it, two milliners were
called in, and it was adjudged that
should these business women find
aught amiss touching the style of the
garments, then should selections be
made of "two high born danes for the
plaintiff, and two for the defendant, to
assist in judgment"
The decision of this grave charge is
not recordcd.-Harper's Bazar.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09
Might HIVE Done BETTER.

An erratic old gentleman in New
York recently went hence and left 8
large fortune to be expended in teach.
ing people to eat with their forks
Had he left one-half the sum to provide
provender for them TO practice on, his
memory as ber factor would have
enduFed'mu Iona Chicago Ledger
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09

Is the test OF iortltudo among tho Indian
tribes But We defy my Cherokee, Sioux or
Conanehe to endure tho twingos of lheuma,
tism without winolng. These, indeed, are
sllsht at first, but grow in intensity until they
become unbearbe No maaly il more OBJ
slinate in its maturity than that which gives
rise to thom, The more need, thon Of attack.
ing II at the outset Foremost among RENE.
dies Tor Il Is IiostettoI's Stomach Btlcrs, safer
and infinitely moro effective ihun eolchicum,
Vefatfnm aud nnN vomica, MI remedies which
excessive dose. Mineral depurents, also.
when not positively mischievous, are far in.
ferior in remedial power to this salutary bo.
tanio medicine, 1t entirely cxpels from the
blood the aorid Impurities which originate the
disease, and enrich as well as cleanse il. Con.
st,pation, liver complaint, dyspepsia and
other ailments also give way to il.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09

MARCH, 1880,
FLOWER MEDICINE Co., BosrON, MASS.
Gentlemcn:-Fo some four years past
have suffered from dyspcpeia, rendering me
very miserable. Almost everything | ate dis
agreed with me, and there was no one thing
that l could eat feeling sure that It would
agree with me. About two months ago
made up my mind to try your Liver and
Stomach Sanative. Previous to this l had
been treated by physicians, and had also tried
about every preparation on the market Wi hout
benefit | have now taken five bottle. of the
Sanative and am feeling like different person.
eat with relish anything my appetite Graves.
and never experience the least distress or
Inconvenience, and my general health is better
than it has been for years. Yours gratefully,
w. b. MOORE, 6 Mace ace Lynn, Mass.
MRS. ELLEN ID. FLANDERS, III Cor.
ham street, Lowell, Mass, WIitess
"Iour Liver Sanative has been worth dol
lar drop to me- After nine long years OF
Understandable suffering, and t. eatment by ply
sicans OF various schools without relief, COM
menced the use of your Sanatlve; am to-day
living example OF its merits, and wish that
every member Of the great army of sufferers
from the Liver and Stomach troubles could be
made familiar with the TACT that they can be
cured"
GEO. T. MOEFATT. Md, DDS. IS3
BOylstOn Street, Boston, Mass, Writes:
81 have found in DR.. Flowers Nerve Pills
REMEDY that | can heartily recommend. Their
action is perfect"
For Sale Ijy MI Drucgtsts,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09
A VERDICT IN FIVE MINUTES.
Conclusion OF the Trial of Mrs. Yseult
Dudley.

Conclusion of the Trial Of Mrs. Ysoult
Dudley.
AT the trial of Mrs. Lucille Yseut Dudley
Tor assault on O'Donovan Rosa, in New Pork
city, the counsel for tho defence claimed that
Mrs, Dudley had assaulted Rosa, not out of
personal spite or to ayengc n personal insult
but because che was the enemy other country"
In outlining the defence, counsel spoke of what
he termed Mrs, Dullcy's physical niirmity.
lie snid he would show That for several years
sho had been subject To opilcpuc fits, that hcr
mind had been affected by esq fits, mud TINT
she was not, in iHct responsible Tor her own
conduct. Counsel submitted number OF lot.
tiers from English physicians in tho various in.
situations in which his client had been confined
Tor treatment setting forth the character OF her
disease. The Opponents declared that Mrs.
Dudley was not in hor right mind
Elizabeth S. Tonlins, n private teacher, who
resided Mt the same place MS Mrs, Dudley,
testified that for several days previous to the
SNORING OF Rosa, the prisoner had acted in n
strange manner. Mrs. Dudley had alluded to
the ACCESSIBILITY of Kidding tho earth of such a
man.
DIR, A. L. Macdonald, superintendent of the
asy lum for the insane on Wards Island, testi-
fled that he was convinced Mrs, Dudley WIS
from chronic mania.
The jury We're only in consultation about
five minutes, when ihdy rendered their verdict
oil ncquittal because of INSANITY
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09

AT the excursion of the Sixth Maine, Cap
tain Anderson, OF tho Fifth Wisconsin, dis
played n ring which had been handed him to
look up the owner for 1t WIS picked up on
one OF the battleIields by member of the
Seventeen Mime, who had made many on
ertions TO ascertain MS To the owner, and re-
turn it to him or his family in tho event of
death, 1t was inscribed -, ii, Thompson,
filh Wisconsin Captain Anderson will
surely hunt up the owner or some member of
his family surviving, to whom the ring would
doubtless prove 4 priceless heirloom.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09
The Hartford Times is authority for

The Hartford Times is authority for
The following; 'Leprosy, unluckily, isn't
YET among the diseases that were. Ply
slclans know no cure for it. In Louisiana
there are still some cases, and in 1885
there was a leper hospital in New Or
leans. On the Bay Chaleurs. On the
New Brunswick shore of the gulf of st.
Lawrence, there has been leper hospital
Tor many years; sorrowful establish.
ment in dreary region. A servant girl
was taken there, not long ago, from this
region; Norwegian immigrants have
carried leprosy into Minnesota, but there
It IS dying out. Several cases have lately
appeared in Baltimore, one at least,
spontaneously. Chinese in San Fran
cisco have the disease"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09
A Clumsy Internal Machine.

An "inlernal' machine of II rather clumsy
mttern was sent by mail to l.. Lum Smith,
publisher of weekly paper in Philadelphia,
IN. 1t was wooden box 5 inches square and
inches high. The word private" on the lid
81 the box aroused Mr.. Smiths suspicion. Hc
opened the box cautiously, and found n 44-cal.
Der brccchloading drrringcr inside 1t was
"adcd aud cooked. piece Of copper wire
vas attached TO the trigger, and fastened to
hc M oil the box, but in such n way that the
opening OF The box could not possibly have
discharged tho pist j. The postal authorities
Ie INVESTIGATING the nnitcr
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09
Won't Wear Mourning,

NJ. Washington, Fren III ambas sador at Lon
don, and his wife, have both refused, the 81.
lanes Gazette says, to appear IN mourning at
the court ball ms prescribed by tho Queen, be-
cnu'c OF the death of Prince Frederick Charles
OF Germany. M. Waddington's refusal was Of
fcinlly declared in courteous note sent to her
inin,'y. In this the French ambassador ex-
pressed to the Queen his personal regret Mt
being unable to comply with the royal COM
mnnd. but said he could not disobey the orders
OF ''is government TO not wear mourning Mt the
death Of Ony enemy OF France
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09
A NEW QUESTION.
Ease Involving the Attitude of the Gov
eminent on Convict Labor.

~N~-S
eminent on Convict Labor.
An interesting question, involving the atti-
titude of the Federal government in the mat
Ter Of tho employment of convict labor, has
arisen in connection with the award of the
contract for an additional story upon the post
Office building ut Peoria, ILL., The original
building was authorized several years ago. Plans
wereprepared, and the contract for stone work
WIS awarded to Peter B, Stiaub & Co. of Buff
ialo, they being the lowest bidders. Last win
ter Congress extended the limit, and plans for
additional work were prepared. The bids have
been opened. Straub & Co.'s bid was $50 900,
while Brancrd & Co., of Joliet ILL.,, offered to
do the work for 1855. Straub, who is in
Washington, ID. G., at once objected to the
latter bid on the ground that Braincrd & Co.
are the contractors for the prison labor of the
Illinois state prison. He argues that while
he phys his stonccutters $3.50 per day, Brain
eid Co. get their work done for GA cents
He asks, therefore, that Braneri's bid be re-
icctcd and that he be awarded the additional
contract. The question is n new one, and Sec
rotary Mannings decision, which will establish
precedent, is awaited with eaSerness by con-
tractors.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09

soNE at least of the unreasonably hi,
a.lleS ABOUT George c. Min. the preacher
ellis reporter that his agent gets ninety NV.
ento the gross receipts in some of the towns
ne plays at There are also places doubtless
Snere the agent hires the theatre and gets
w per cent of the receipts Mr.. Min also
ays mat he Is booked for every week be can
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
Filtration Among the sIexioan..

Fliriation AMONG the MeSioans.
Though the laws of propriety are SC
vigorously strict that gentleman may
not ride in the same carriage with the
lady to whom he is bctrothed,yet most
desperate flirtations are openly indulg-
ed in to an extent which would put to
blush New York, Chicago and San
Francisco, Following senorita up
and down the promenade and staring
intently in her face is an accepted
mode of compliment--doubtless graft
flying to the recipient, but fraught
with danger to the adorer If she hap
pens to have other devoted swains-
and it not unfrequently happens that
duels are the result, she being pre.emi-
nently the belle who can boast the
greatest number of such encounters
San Francisco Chronicle.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09
Order cut of Chaos.

London dispatch says: Lord John Man.
hcrs rosimastcr-gencraa addressing n Conser
vhtivc meeting ut Lcicc-tcr, said that, without
pretending to state the policy of the govern
ment, he was able to say that they wo I'D trv
10 orin2 order ont OF the present chaos in
Egypt, aud would cndeavor 10 terminate Tho
tension Of tho Afghan frontiers, which end,
gers India; also, that they favored increa sine
The efficiency of local administration.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09
Subsidy Voted,

An Ottcwa, Ont, dispatch says: Parliament
has passed v'tc granting the annual subsidy
OF So'0)) Tor a line Of stctncrs to mako fort
nightly trips b tween France and Quebec. AT
TIC last 'ossi"n II similar subsidy was voted
with tho understanding that the French gov.
crnmcnt should votcn like nmo INT. 1t being
impossible to find any lin Of French steamers
willing to run iortnightly, the government Of
France withdrew their offer. An English com
pany has however. agreed to place line of
steamers on tho proposed ronte for the subsidy
al
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09

The Berlin Post, in an article supposed to
ave been inspired by Prince Bismarck. hints
1t desire on the part of Germany for an al
imicr with England.
The " rro prcmya Of ST. Petersburg saws
HIsem ought not to forget that the Marquis of
Salisbury aud Lord Rudolph Churchill have
liways been anyions to form an Anglo. German
iliance against Russia
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09
Failures of Six Months

HE mercantile fixtures for the first six
months OF 1855 are reported BY Il. G. Dunn &
%, o. New York City, as COOL in number. M
"Si'liisi J3i0 Tor the first six months of 1884
"h Increase oil 49l. In liabilities, however,
ihc;c Is y marx Il dimmlion. The NJ, cunt being
lnr ihc Inst half of 1855 S7I 900 900, n, against
iZi,OD0, 900 in the first six months of 1884
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09

1853 A disease OF 50 delicate nature d.
structure OF ithe urethra should only DO en-
trusted to those Of large experience aud skill.
ny our improved mot ols we havs been on
aoled TO- speedily and permanently cure hun
ureus OF the worst cases, Pamphlet refeii
e m ana terms, three letter stamps World.
DispensarY Medical Association, G63 Main
street, Buffalo, n Y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09
Boston Pension AGENT.

Tho President has appointed James NJ.
adams register Of the land office at Spokane
s'lis, Wash, vice Armstrong suspended, and
bcnamin +. Peach pension agent at Boston,
Mass, vice Daniel w. Gooch SUSPENDED.
len. Peach OF Lynn was recommended alike
congressman Collins of Boston and Lover
ns OF Lynn. Secretary Endcott also spoke
Scli OF Gen, Peach. The President thinks
M, ms appointment will not be dspleasing
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09
Listen to YOur Wife,
The Manchester Guardian, June Sth, 1854
SAYS!

The Manchester Guardian, June Sth, 1854
says.
AT one of the
Windows
Looking ON the woodland waysl With
clumps OF rhodolendroms and great masses OF
May blossomsl!! "There was an interesting
group,
1t included one who had been "Cottop
spinner but was now so
ParalyZedl!i
That he could only bear to liein reclining
position.
This refers TO my case.
Iva Attacked twelve years ago with 10
comoter AtaSyh
"a paralytc disease Of nero fibre rarely
ever cured
and was for several years barely able to get
about
And for the last Five years not able TO Al
TEND TO my business, although
Many things have been done for me.
The last experiment being Nerve stretching
Two years ago was voted into the
=, Home for lncurablcs! Near Manchester, In
May, 1882
am no advocate; "For anything in the
shape of patent Medicines,
And made many objections to my dear
wlies constant urging to try Hop Bitters, but
finally to pacify her
Consented!
hau not quite finished the first bottle wt-S
| FELT change come over me. This was Sat.
arday, November ID. On Sunday morning
ieIt SO strong said to my room companions,
II was sure | could
"Walkl
so started across the floor and back
hardly knew how to contain myself was
ali over the house. ! am gaining strength
each day; and can walk quite safe without any
"Stck!"
Or Support
am now at my own house, and hope soop
TO be able to earn my own living again. ]
have been q member of the Manchester
Royal Exchange
For nearly thirty years, and was most
heartily congratulated on going into the room
OIL Thursday last. Very gratefully yours,
JOHN BLACKBURN,
MANCHESTER Eng Dec. "a, 1883.
Two years later am perfectly well.
~" None genuine without bunch Of green
Hops on the white label Shun all the villa
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09
"Loxn Secs Nm Ennita.n

= has been said; but, when woman %
dragged down, emaciated, wan, and o
shadow OF her former self, with never 0
cheerful word, she can be no longer beauti
ful or lovab,e, Nature may have been qener
aus la her gifts, aud onlowe her with all
the charms of her SEX but disease has crepi
IN unawares aud stolen tbs roses from heI
cheeks the lustrc from her eye, aud the sun
shine from her heart But 20 10 well again
lies In your own power Take Or Piercel
"Favorte Presription,' it will cure You
thousands have been cure by it, NOTHING
equals it for all tho painful maladies ane
weaknesses peculiar TO women, Price TO
duced to ono dollar BY druggists
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09
Three Found Guilty..

Chicago, ILL.,, dispatch says: Filppo Car,-
sos lnurderers have been awarded the death
penalty. The jury decided that AEON, Gelarde
ana snvestre were the perpetrators of the
crime. while Bove and Mercurio, their alleged
conspirators, were not guilty
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09
ALLEGED Slaughter.

a special dispatch 10 the San Francisco Call
from Noeales, Ari., says: at is rnmored that
me faqui indians lmvs defeated the Mexicnns,
Killing 100 including Gen. Garcia, and wound.
ing Gen. Ioalzn.n
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09
A Torpedn Fxnlosion

torpedo burst on II. NJ. s. Valiant ut Lon.
don Jerry, recently, after several attempts had
been made to discharge it. Seven men were
iJnicd. Two of them were fearfully mangled
and are II It expected to RECOVER
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-07-09

why continue the use OF irritating powders
snuiis or liquids. Eiy's Cream Balm, pleasant
OIL application and Il sure cure for Catarrh, and
c!iu IN mead, can be had for so cents, at drug
ss,S IL is easily applied with the finger is safe
and pleasant and is curing tho most obstinate
cases. 1t gives relief at once. We will mail
II ut gu cents Ely Bros, Owego, N. Y.
had severe attack Of catarrh over n year
ago, and became so deaf lcoud not hear com.
mon conversation. | suffered terribly from
roaring in my head | procured a bottle of
Ely's Cream Balm, and in three weeks could
hear as well as l ever could, and now | can
checrfully say to all who are afflicted with the
worst OF diseases, catarrh and deafness, take
one bottle OF Ely's Cream Balm AMI be cured.
IL is worth $1,000 per bottle to any man,
woman woman or child suffering from catarrhal. L.
Newman, Graylmg Campbell Co., Mich.