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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12

Of life which is usually unappreciated until 1t
is lost, perhaps never to return, is health.
What priceless boon it is, and how we ought
to cherish it, that life may not be worthless
blank to us. Many of the diseases that flesh
is heir to, and which make life burdensome
such as consumption (scrolula of the lungs
and other scrofulous and blood diseases, find
a complete cure IN Dr. r. V. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery when all other remedies
have failed. DR.. Pierce's pamphlet on con
sumption mailed for two stamps. Address
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo N Y,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
BLACKSMITH AND EARL.
The Romantic History of Maryland
Tnmily--Heir to Two Million.


William Icif, the village blacksmith Of
Stockton, Worcester county, Md, has fallen
heir to an earldom in England and an estnte'
the value Of which is estimated at 81, 000,0Ol.
die is now 45 years of age and a respected citi-
zen. He came to this country when n lad.
His father married Il blacksmiths daughter and
was refused recognition by his parents Tho
father went to London and there learned the
trade Of blacksmithng Of his wite's father. lie
mad some trouble with the trade union and
came to America, leaving his wife and little
son behind. They followed soon after and
tried to find him, but failing in this, settled in
New Jersey. There the son grew up,and meet
Ing a young lady Of Worcester county, fell in
love with her. They were married and settled
at Stockton, whore they have lived ever since.
The news OF his good fortune reached him a
short time ago when his signature was asked to
n suspicious looking document. He refused to
sign it, and found out alerward that t he docu-
ment was a transfer OF all his rights to the
lcliff property in England. lie now has the
proper papers in his possession, and will soon
be in undisputed possess on of the property.
1t was all left to him by his grandtathers
will
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
A TERRIBLE PASSAGE.
The Steamship Servia Considerably
Damaged in Storm.

The Steamship Servia Comfortably
Damaged in a Storm.
On JAN q, the steamship Sorvia, lately ar
rived at New York from Queenstown, encoun-
tered terrific storm of wind and rain. This
storm continued three days, and the waves ran
SO high that the upper deck Of the vessel was
repeatedly washed. Four of the lfeboats were
wrench from their fastenngs and carried
away. Two other boats were badly damaged
One Of the ventilator funnels was broken. A
link in one OF the chains connected with the
Storage apparatus parted, and the damage
was repaired with much difficulty. A part Of
the bridge was torn off While the storm con-
tinued none OF the passengers were permitted
to 90 on the deck, and the sailors hal hard
work to maintain their footing and keep from
being washed into the sea. Capt. Mckay said
that the officers and crew behaved admirably,
and it was owing in great measure to their
fortiude and bravery that the steamer was
carried through the terrible storm.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
For two centuries the entire industry OF

For two centuries the entire industry OF
Mhttenwald, town in Bavaria, shut in by
snow-clad mountains and dense forests,
has been violin making, for which the sur
rounding forests furnish the best of mate
rial. Every yard is crossed BY laby-
rinth of ropes and poles, on which hun
dreds of vioins are hung to dry. Every
kind of stringed instrument, from the
finest violin to the cheapest banjo, is man
ufactured and shipped in large quantitie,
to all parts of the civilized world.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
New Customs.

The reign of very young girls over
the heart of man is ended. Sweet
sixteen" is insipid, Fascinating eigh-
teen" tame. AT twenty-five the young
lady of the present day may be said to
be interesting, at thirty she is charm
ing, and at thirty-three she is fascin-
ating. But it is not until the woman
gets we'll into the forties that she
reaches the angelic period where tenn
per no longer yields the mastery, and
mature thought smooths out the rug
ged outlines of her mental life. If
she underss1nds the art of self-preser-
walton she ny also retain at this age
the better part Of physical charms,
and be pretty in of her years.
Ninon de L'Enclos was regarded as a
belle and beauty at sixty, and care and
discretion are only necessary to carry
the beauty of youth far into mature
life.
Another custom is coming into
vogue which must lend hope to many
spinster and widow of uncertain age,
and that is the fashion of women
marrying men younger than them
selves. Perhaps this can hardly be
called a novel innovation, however,
for it has been practiced in the older
countries for many years, and in Ire
land has long been the custom. DR..
johnson married woman old enough
to be his mother; Disraeli was many
years his wlfe's junior, and Aaron
Burr married widow several years
older than himself. The famous Nine.
de Stael was forty-four when she pick
ed up young officer of twenty or SO,
and Rachel married Vernhagen Won
Ense when she was over forty and he
in the twenties. All of these were
happy marriages, and Miss Thackeray,
Mrs. Craik and Margaret Fulle- SEEM
ed to believe in such unions, for they
each chose comparative youngsters for
matrimonial mates. Modern and
ancient unions of this kind have PROV
ed lucky unions, and, as some of the
latter have given sort of tone and
fashion to the custom, we may look
for tide in that direction. If it be-
comes the fashion for women to choose
husbands younger than themselves
old-fashioned folk may preach against
| 1T in vain.-London Echo.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
Col, Wright's Quarters,

Commissioner of Labor Statistics Carroll D.
Wright has settled down in pleasant quarters
near the treasury department. He will proba-
bly, present the needs of the bureau Of labor
statistics at once, that it can be provided for
in one OF the principal appropriation bills yet
to be reported. 1t is extremely probable that
Congress will appropriate the $4,000 which
Commissioner Wright deems necessary for the
next fiscal year. This has practically been de-
termincd upon, so that Commissioner Wright
may almost be considered fixture in Washing
tnD
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
CANADA'S MILITIA.
Numbering $1,000 Men-Recommenda
tions by the Commander.

Numbering $1,000 nda-
lions by the Commander.
According to the report of the minister of
militia, the total strength of Canada's little
army is 81 900 men, over 81, GOO being infantry
and rifles. OF these, only II 200 were drilled
militia last year was S99S 900. Gen. Middle
ton, commanding the Dominion forces, in his
report TO the government, strongly urges the
Strengthening of Victoria B. c., in view of the
possibility of England being drawn into hostil-
tiles with other nations, when, il it were
necessary to send her troops to tho eastern
possessions, the Canadian Pacific railway
wonld have to be used for their transportation
across the continent to take the Pacific for
India should communication through the Suez
canal be cut off
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12

A farmers wife in Bollinger county,
Mo-, left the baby in his care while she
went to town shopping. The father,
being busy blowing, nailed box to
the pillow beam, in which he placed the
baby snugly, and thus the industrious
and ingenious father proceeded with hi:
work, to the satisfaction and amusement
of the little one.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
SPENT $4,000 TOO MUCH,
Deficiency in the Account of the POST
Office Exhibit at New Orleans.

The postoflice department, learning of a
deficiency of $4,000 in the account for expend-
itures on the postotlice exhibit at New Orleans,
has recalled NJ. La Rue Harrison, who has
charge of it, rs he has had of the rostOflice
exhibit at all American expositions. Harrison
had $4,000 to cxpend. He explains it is said,
that he simply carried out the plans ma
tured under the direction and with the
approval of the postoffice department, and that
he was forced to exceed his allowance because
the prices of labor and of material were much
higher than had been expected. No suspicion
of dishonesty attaches to Harrison, but post
office officials are very much annoyed, because
they were particularly anxious to avoid the
necessity of asking Congress for a deficiency
appropriation on this ac cunt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
Another Florida Road.

Work on the proposed railroad from St.
Andrews Bay, in Florida, to Chipley, is to be
commenced forthwith, and tn, incorporators
believe that the road will be in running order
by June next Birmingham will eventually
be the western terminus of the road, and, as
the eastern division Is completed the western
division will be commenced. The company
has secured a grant of 257 600 acres Of pine
land along the proposed route, and has capt.
tai of 81 900 900, with Judge Aldrich as presi-
dent. 1t is proposed to settle the territory Of
this road with foreigners. AMI an immigration
agent will be sent to Ireland and other parts
Of Europe. 81. Andrews Bay is on the gulf
coast, about mi iway off the western horn of
Florida. The country is unsettled, and there
is SAID to be good chance for development.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
Permanent Indian Reservation.

Senator Dawes, from the COMMITTEES on In
dian aft ,irs, has reported favorably n bill to
provide permanent reservations for Indians in
northern Montana. 1t cantemplates II re.er-
walton near the Sweet Grass Hills and Maria S
river for Piegan, Blood and Biackfcet Indians,
and one near the Fort AssnIbJine military re-
servat;on for the Indians OF the Fort Belknap
agency. These lands reserved are to be held
for the benefit of the Indian, and may, when
ever Congress so decides, be patented to them
in sayarrltx
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
Interesting to ShipoWners,

The bill passed in the House to regulate the
forms OF bills If lading makes it unlawful for
the owner, master, etc, of any vessel to issue
any bill of lading which does not clearly speci-
iy the exact voyage intended to be made AMI
every port at which it is contemplated she will
touch, or to insert in any such bill any clause
whereby the obligations of the owners of prop
erty to equip, man, provision and outfit their
vessel shall in any wise shall be lessened, weak
ened, avoided or whereby they may be re-
lieved from liability for their negligence, fail
ure or fault in proper stowage and care of all
lawful merchandise committed to their charge.
This act is to take effect on the LIST of Septem-
ber 1885.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
R.R.R.s!s! E ?S5!'s
CURES AND PREVENTS
Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat determinations,
Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Headache,
Toothache, Asthma, Difficult
Breathing.

CURES TIE WORST PAINS in from one "a
twenty minutes Not ne hour after reading this ad.
yertisement need any one SUFFER WITH PAIN.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
NO MORE TIPPING.
Bill to Prevent the Purchase of Cow
crnInent Positions.

Bill to Prevent the Purchase of Cow
crnInent Positions.
The bill introduced in the House by Mr.
Holman of Indiana provides that it shall be
unlawful for any person to give any OF his
property, real or personal, to be used, directly
or indirectly, in securing a vote or appoint
ment for any office under the government
Tho violation of this is to be punished by fine
not exceeding 5000 and Imprisonment: not ex-
ceeding one year. The bill further provides
that "cfcry person hereafter elected or mp
pointed to fill any office of the United States
shall, take and subscribe to the following oath:
|, -, do solemniy swear COR aflirm) that l
have not, direc ly or indirectly, given, prom
ised, advanced OF paid any money, or given Or
conveyed any other article of value, to any
person Or persons to assist, aid or procure my
election or appointment"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
Thawinp Ont the DYNAMITE.

Washing ton, Pa, experienced an earthquake
shock on recent morning, caused ny the ex-
plosion of dynamite at Brady tunnel. Fifty
pounds of dynamite had been storel in a
l2-foot square h use to thaw out by a stove.
The roof caught fire from the stovepipe. Per-
sons seeing the fire fled, and soon an explosion
occurred, making kindling wood of the build
ing. Houses in town were damaged. The
shock was Ielt three miles away, and the re-
nnrt WIS heard ciriIt miles off
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
Enolish Workinpmen's Candidates,

The miners Of Durham, says n correspondent,
have taken the first practical step tow nd ntjl-
izing the recent changes in tie English con-
stitGtion for democratic purposes They have
resolved TO run workinrnen's candidates for
three out Of tho thirteen constituencies in the
comfy, and 10 pay en- II salary # S625. In
London there is talk of RAINING nine working
men, and raising fund OF El7,000.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
A Newspaper Seized,

The German government recently seized the
entire edition Of DaHe,g Zs,fHny, n liberal
paper because oil the radical tone of its Ham
rurg correspondence. Tho seizure is consid-
cred an extraordinary action on The part OF
the government, and is the first case of seizure
of newspaper which has occurred in Berlin
within the past 20 years.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12

NENsMAN's PEpToNIzED BEEF TONIC the only
preparation Object contaningits entire nuTt-
tious properties. 1t contains blood-makinS
force generating and DEMONSTRATING properties
invaluable for indigestion, dyspepsia, nervous
prostation, and all forms of general debility
also, in all enfeeblod conditions, whether the
result of exhaustion. nervous prostration, over
work or acute disease, particularly il resulting
from pulmonary complaints. Coswell, Hazard IL
Co.. Proprietors, New York. Soldby druggists.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
The GeeeIy Relief Vessels.

Representative Boutwell, has been authorized
by the House committee on naval affairs to
invorably report II joint resolution in accord
ance with the Presidents message, providing
for the return of the Alert OF the Greedy reie
expedition to the British government, with the
thanks of Congress, for the transfer of the Bear
to the revenue marine service on the Alaska
coast, and for the placing of the Thetis in thu
navy to be used in making surveys and 70
ihur NH
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
Telegraphing from a Moving Train.

The Phelps Induction Telegraph Company
has fled its certificate of Incorporation. 1t has
n capital stock oil So 500 900, and its objects are
TO manufacture instruments and apparatus TO
be used in teegraping to and between railroad
cars in motion and between the cars and sta
tons. Recent experiments have demons rated
the practicabili,y of the plan, under favorable
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
THREE MONTHS EXTRA PAY.
Settling Claims of Naval Officers En-
gagged in the Mexican War.

The accounting officers of the treasury are
engaged in settling the claims of naval officers
under the act OF Feb. 10, 1879, allowing three
months extra pay to officers of the navy
attached to vessels winch were actually engag-
ed in the Mexican war. As there appears to
be some misrepresentation on the subject, 1t is
stated that such claims should be presented to
the fourth auditor Of the treasury, and not
referred to the court of claims, MS has been the
case in many instances. The heirs of officers
are entitled to the benefits Of the act in the
following order: First, the widow; second, the
children; third, the ather and mother, and
fourth the bi others and sisters, and no farther.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12

said David of old. He was probably promptet
to make the above remark after trying somt
unreliable catarrh remedy. Had he been per
mitted olive until the present day, and triec
DR.. Sages Remedy, he might have had a bet
ter opinion of mankind We claim that NJ
case of catarrh can Withstand the magic eff
fects of this wonderful medicine. one tria
of it will convince you of its efficacy. BY
druggists; fifty cents.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
New Zealand SOngstress.

Madame Marie Carandini, Musical
Artist, Wellington, N. H.. writes to
the Christ-church, New Zealand T ele-
yraph: 81 have used st. Jacob Oil,
aad find much relief in case of rheu-
matism, and for all neuralgia pains"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
Canada's Debt Of S243.OOO.OOO.

The returns laid before Parliament by Sir
Leonard Tilley, show that the public debt of
Canada now reaches S2i3 900 600, or over s5i
per lead of population. This is an increase of
20 per cent over the debt Of last year, and il
the pr esent administration keep on increasing
the national debt at the present rate, it will
not be matter of surprise if the country is
rorced in repudiaiing its liabilities.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
The Cow is Queen.

The Holsten COW, Princess of Wayne,
owned by L. e. Yeomans & Sons OF Walworth,
Wayne county, n. Y, gave in one year, from
January q 1884, to january l, 1885, 20469
pounds 9 ounces of milk, and made 965 IL
pounds of unsalted butter. This statement is
authenticated by the affidavits of trustworthy
nersnns
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12

Messrs. A. Stephens & Sons, Dundee, have
launched from their yard steam whaling
vessel called the Terra Nova, to replace the
Thetis, which was sold to the United States
government and used in the Greeley Expedi-
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
Wants More Ouinlne,

Gen. Briere de lIsle has sent a request to
the war department for large quantity OF
qunine for the use of the French troops in
Tonquin. According to Gen. de lIslc the
present French force in Tonquin consumes
$500 worth of quinine every month.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
Prof, Mezzerof is Sick,

Prof. Mezzeroff, the dynamite maker, who
has school in New York city in which he
teaches that the use of dynamite is iustifable,
is lying dangerously i'll from the effects of an
assault committed upon him the other night
by one OF his pupils, who, he Gays san English
man.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
Gold Shipped TO EgyDt,

Over 5000 900 in gold was shipped to Egypt
by the English Government recently. A por-
ton of this money is 10 be used to redeem the
pledges made by General Gordon while on his
way to khartoum in return for the promised
alliance or neutrality OF native tribes in the
Soudan
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12

The system is left weak an overcome BY general deb-
ity and ansm. lack o. blood is apt to persist for
some tins. reliable madeleine to act as ton and
to vitaliEe and enrich the booi is very much needed
and for this purpose Hoods Sarsapsrila has equal
1t hiss just the elements of richness and strength
CURED to bring back robust health.
'Diphtheria left me in very bad condition. suffer
ing particularly indigestion and lamcness in the
stomach. AT times l could not stand up nor take a
long breath Hoods Sarsapsris has done me so much
good that aglsi to ties ify to its superior efficacy
Nina f. Z. MAcoyBER, Chsrlestosn, Mass
j. H. Burgess, North Midiisb'ro, M1ss-. had seven
children sick with diphthera They all pulled through.
lint in bad condition as their systems seemed poisoned
by the disease. HooTs Slrsapara restored the whole
seven to perfect health.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12

A 2::30 trotter used to be worth
about $4,000. He would now hardly
bring more than $4,000. a 2:20 horse
is worth about $4,000.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12

Delicate diseases, affecting male or female,
however induced, speedily and permanently
cured Illustrated book three letter stamps
Consultation free. Worlds pispensary
Medical Association. Buffalo. N. y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12

Full oft we feel the surge of tears,
Yet joy has light for ali the years.
To all whose hair is getting thin,
Our Carboline will keep it in.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12

The Andrews Pallor Folding Beds receive the
highest commentator wherever used, in llo
tells, in Boarding Houses and Private Families.
Keeler's, SO to 81 Washington street, Boston.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
Dr., RadWaY'S Regulating Pills

For the cure of all disorders of the Stomsch Liver
Appetite Headache Constipation, Costivene5s, lndi.
ssoq byf ioasnsss FsyeT I'M "a ,m ina II
ternal Viscera. Purey vegetable, c. ntanng no mer'
curry, minerals, deleter ous rigs.
Prize ~ cents per box Sold by all druggists.
fB- Send letter stamp H. RAILWAY * CO., No,
WarreT ST. New York for tGs sol snd ,rae;
md ses thnt Inc nams ..RadMaHn is what you buy:
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12

DR.. NJ H. Hinsdale Kenawee, ILL.,, advise,
us of remarkable cure of consumption. He
says: "a neighbours wife was attacked with
violent lung disease, and pronounced beyond
help from quick consumption. As last re-
sort the family was persuaded to try DR..
VIM. Halls Balsam for the Lungs. To the as
constituent of all, by the time sine hal used
one half dozen bottles she was about the house
doing her own work. l saw her at her worst,
and had no idea she could recover"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12

"Rough on Itch" cures humors, eruptions,
ingworm, letter, salt rheum, frosted feet,
hilblains,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12

FoR RAMS advertising in this paer apply to thc
Publisher ~ siA
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12

Case Beyond Help.

II you are losing your grip on life, try
Wells Health Remover" Goes direct TO
weak spots.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12

An adjustable electric apparatus has
been applied to thermometer which
rings bell when the temperature rises
or falls above or below desired point.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
THIS PLASTER
EIY'S
CREAM BALM

when applied into the
nosui's. will be All
sorbed, effectually
clcau5in the head Of
catarrhal virus, Caus-
ing healthy sec-e-
tons. 1t allays in
hammatiOn. protects
tie membrane from
fresh COILS, completely
heals the sores and re-
stores the senses Of
taste and smell.
Nor A LIQUID OR SNUFF
A few applications
! relieve. "a thorough
! treatment Will cure.
Agrt cable to use.
send for circular. 50
mail registered.
ruggIsts, Owego, n. Y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12

Pretty Women.
Ladies who would retain freshness and
vlvacity. Don't fail to try "Wells' Health
Remover
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12

Cleopatra needle, which stands in
Central park, is said to be wasting
away under its change Of climate.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
cures dyspepsia.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-02-12
uItouyh on TOothache.'

"KOugh ON TOOthaChe.O
Instant relici for Neuralgia, Toothache
Faceache Ask for 'liough on Toothache.
u and p cts.