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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
Benedict Arnold's Bride.

The Quaker City has not been
famed for the beauty of its women in
this day only, says a letter from Phil
adelphia, The pages of all its sedate
history are bright with the faces of
pretty maidens and stately matrons.
Among the beauties of the Revolu-
tionary days none was more charm
ing than gay, ill-starred Margaret
Shipper. Her family was at that
time one of the most influential in
the provinces, and it has continued to
give to Philadelphia succession of
sturdy, high-minded men and women,
though her own life was clouded
by suspicious of disloyalty. She mar
ried Benedict Arnold when she was
eighteen. She FIRST met him in Pkila-
phia on his return from Canada, load
ed with honors, and her girlish fancy
was captivated by his dashing gan
ners and the splendor of his career.
Her family opposed the union, but
she insisted on it, and would have be-
come his wife in spite of all oppo-
sition, but the barriers were at last
removed She had been married
about year and just become mother
when her husband committed the
trait0rous deed that will make his
name despised through all time. She
was at West Point with her baby. She
was at once taken into custody and
given into charge of Gen. Hamilton
and Aaron Burr, to be conveyed to
Philadelphia. She was not permitted
to remain in peace, however, even at
the house Of her father. The indigna-
ton Of the populace was at fever
heat, and the traitors young bride
was ordered by the Provincial Coun-
Gil, then the governing body, to leave
the colonies. In vain her father, af-
forwards Chief-Justice, pleaded for
mercy. He offerd the largest security
for her conduct; promised that she
should receive no communications OF
any kind from any one through any
but the public channels and under the
closest scrutiny. 1t was in vain
The council would not modify its de.
cree. The young wife left for Eng.
land, met her husband there and lived
with him to a good old age. Some of
their descendants have done dis
tinguished service in the English
army and navy and in the English
Church.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
AN IMPORTANT DECISION.
The New Hampshire Flowago Act De-
clared Constitutional by the SUI
preme Court.


The United States Supreme Court ha, de-
cided the case of Head v. the Amoskeag Manu-
featuring Company, known as the overflow
case sustaining the decision of the court be-
low. The question at issue was whether the
New Hampshire howage act of 1868 is in con-
flict with the provisions ofthe fourteenth amend
ment to the United States Constitution. The
highest court OF New Hampshire held that such
legislation is consttut onal and valid. The
United States Supreme Court sustains this de-
cision The decision is one OF great import
ance in and out Of New England. 1t deter
mines the constitutionality of the Chill acts"
in force in most of the states, by which land is
condemned to dam streams for water power.
This feature of the right of eminent domain
has been maintained in all the states save Yer
mont, Michigan, Alabama and Georgia. 1t
was brought in question in the Supreme Court
on the ground that il is contrary to the four
teenth amendment TO tho Constitution, in that
it deprives citizens Of their property without
due process OF law, and under the changed
methods of to-day the use OF water in driving
mills of private parties is not an imperative
and public necessity. The decision affects tho
'NIill acts" of more than 80 states. The "Mil
aets" in the different states are SO nearly iden-
teal that the decision of the Supreme Govt
seems to decide the validity of all.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
Elephant and Serpent.

The author of "Up and Down the
Irrawaddi," relates the following
incident of his visit, on an elephants
back, to the Caves Of Gautama, and an
encounter with a huge boa constructor:
shortly after emerging from the jun
gle," he says, "our liveliest curiosity
was aroused by the eccentric move
ments of our elephant, and the sudden
excitement of his mahout; or driver.
The man was leaning over the head of
his beast, exploring the ground before
him on each side, with anxious scruti-
ny, talking all the while to the
elephant, in quick, sharp calculations,
sometimes shrill, sometimes subdued,
s sometimes almost whispered in his
ear.
cold Injin Rubber'-the name of
our elephant -crept forward cautious
ly, (imagine an elephant on tiptoe,
hesitating, suspicious, vigilant. defen-
sive, holding his precious trunk high
in air. Presently he stopped short,
stared before him in evident agitation.
for / felt the mass of flesh vibrating
beneath me as when a heavily-laden
wagon crosses suspension bridge.
Suddenly, with trumpet pointed to
thesky, he blew a sharp. brazen blast,
and trotted forward. At the same
moment an exultant exclamation from
the mahout told the story in word:
1.-THE boal the boar
fright in the path, where the sun
was hottest, lay serpent. his vast
length of splendid ugliness gorged,
torpid and motionless-not coilei but
outstretched, PROSTATE and limp
abiect under the weight of his own
gluttony. The boa-constrictor had
just dined.
"Ola Injin-Rubber paused as if for
instructions; he received them from
the naahouts 'boat-hcok on the back
of his skull. Half dozen more rolls
and lurches, and he planted his huge
forefoot on the drunken dragons head
The monster wriggled and squirmed-
now twisting its great girth in seem.
ingly everlasting knots-now erecting
all his length, without kink, in air;
now thrashing the ground with re-
sounding stripes, till at last, beaten
out, his strength all spent, even his
tail subdued, he lay dead. Then
again and again, the elephant tossed
the serpent's dying bulk Indignantly
in the air, and dashed it to the earth.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE.
A Scheme Unearthed to Defraud an In
surance Company.

Scheme Unearthed to Defraud an In
surance Company.
H. L. Pennypacker, agent of the Fidelity
Mutual Aid Association of Philadelphia, and
Augustus Rchey, well-known and wealthy
citizen OF Carlisle, Pa, have been arrested
the former at Harrisburg and the latter at
Carlisle, on the charge Of conspiracy to deliaud
the association. They were placed under
$1,000 bail to answer at court. 1t is alleged
that the men, with the connivance of phy-
stefan Of Carlisle (who certified to good
healthy, procured one insurance in the CON-
pany for $4,000 on young man named Whort-
ley, who was in bad health. Through false
statements made to him by Richey, Whortley
was induced to transfer his interest in the
policy to Richey, who has since paid the as
sessments Whortley says he has been Offer
ed large sum OF money to go away and alloy
Richey and Pennypacker to procure corpse,
which would be represented as Worthley's, the
conspirators thus being able to obtain the
amount of insurance. This Whortley refused
to do, and fearing bodily harm, he notified the
company OF the conspiracy and the arrests fol-
lowed. Although the scheming in this case
was Intellectual, it is said that Rlchey had bsen
successful in previous similar practices.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
No Slave Trade in the Congo Territory,

The West African conference at Berlin has
agreed upon the proposal adopted in commit
tee that no part of the guaranteed territory
shall be allowed to be used as market or
means Of communication for the slave trade.
1t is estimated that the railway from Why to
Stanley Pool, proposed by General Sanford,
the American delegate, would cost 81 $50, 600.
Minister Kasson explains that the object Of the
American proposal for neutrality Of the Congo
is purely practical, and is not based on sentl-
mental theory. 1t is regarded by the American
delegates as the only means of securing the in
volatility of future commerce with the Congo
region
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15

Is frequently the exclamation Of one lady te
another The fact is not pleasant one to
have mention, but still the act may be a
kindly one, for it sets the one addressed to
thinking, apprises her Of the fact that she is
not in good health, and leads her to seek
a reason therefor. Pslior is almost Away.
attendant upon the first stages of consump
ton The system is enfeebled, and the blood
Is impoverished. DR.. Pierce's Golden Metli
cal Discovery" will act as tonic upon the
system, will enrich the impoverished blood
and restore roses to the cheek.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
AOuick Recovery.

IT gives US great pleasure to state that the
merchant who was reported being at the point
of death from an attack of pneumonia, has
entirely recovered by the use Of DR.. VIM.
Halls Balsam for the Lungs, Naturally he
feels grateful for the benefits derived from
using this remedy, for the lungs and throat;
and in giving publicity to this statement we
are actuated by motives Of public benefaction,
trusting that others may be benefited in a
similar manner.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
Imnortant Cable Connection,

The Kangaroo steamer, belonging to the
Telegraph Construction and Maintenance
Company, has just sailed from London with
cable to connect Lloyds' signal station
on the Fastnet rock with the postal
'telegraphs OF the mainland at Crookhaven,
Cork. The work of laying the cable will be
carried out as quickly as the weather permits.
The Fastnet, as perhaps some are unaware, is
the first Atlantic signal on the south of Ireland,
and the landtall for all steamers from New
York. These can be signalled from it from
four to five hours before they reach Queens
town, consequently the Importance of connect
ing this station by telegraphic cable for the
purpose of giving early notice Of the approach
Of steamers from America can scarcely be
oYarestimated.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
An IroncIad Contract,

A copy of the "ironclad contract" is publish
ed, which the miners in the employ Of the
Hooking Valley company are compelled to
sign. The contract runs for one year. and
binds miner to abide by such rules and regu-
lations as the company may promulgate, and
not to be absent without leave. The company
agrees to pay SO cents ton for coal mined and
properly screened. The miner stipulates he
will not JOIN any "strike," or join any combi-
nation to secure an advance in wages, and if
he violates any of the provisions of the con-
tract, he forfeits all claims for coal mined and
not maid for
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
RUSSIAN PETROLEUM.
sold in Germany at Nearly Half the
Price of American OIL,

sold in Germany at Nearly Half the
Price of American OIL.
A considerable reduction in the tariff on
Russian petroleum is considered in oflicinl
circles at Berlin to be very probable. A COM
mission of the ministry OF public works charged
with reporting upon petroleum is of the opn-
ion that Russian petroleum is not only better
article than American petroleum, but, by n
tariff reduction and increased facilities of tank
car transportation, can be sold in the German
markets at nearly half the price of American
petroleum. Moreover, it is not prudent for
Germany to rely as hitherto almost solely upon
the American supply, which would at once be
cut off in case Germany were at war with any
maratime power. An officially inspired COM
munication foreshsdowing an early reduction
of the Russian petroleum tariff has been pub
lished in the Nord Deutsche Allegemeine Zeit-
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15

The centre of our population has for .
century moved westward with remarka.
BILE regularity, beginning at point on
the east shore of Maryland and reaching
one ten miles west of Cincinnati. 1t Is
calculated, however, that progress in that
direction is stopped, in consequence Of
the rapid growth of many Atlantic coast
cities and the advancement of some Of
the Southern States.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
THE OLD LIBERTY BELL,
Imposing Demonstration on Its Depar-
tulre for New Orleans.

ture for New Orleans.
The date of the departure Of the liberty bell
from Philadelphia on its journey to New Or
leans has been changed from Jan. "a 10 %.
The departure will be accompanied with great
pomp and ceremony. The be will be escort
ed from Independence Hall to the Pennsyl-
wanna railroad station by 500 policemen and
the Committee Of the Council. Al the static /,
it will be placed in car built for its reception
by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company The
bell will rest in the centre OF the car under IL
red, white and blue canopy, The sides of tho
car will be open, and at one end will be a
compartment for the accommodation of the
three Officers who form the guard. On one
side will be emblazoned the word "Philadel-
phia, and on the other "New Orleans;" each
side will bear the legead, "Procl i'm liberty
throughout the lnnd." Tn" car will be run
into the exhibition grounds, and the bell will
not be disturbed until its return to Philadelphia.
The train will make Is stops, symbolic Of the
IL original States, during the trip TO Ne v
Orleans.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
That Tichborne Again,

The San francisco Examiner publishes long
interview with Edmund Orion, who has re-
turned from Australia, where he went at the
instigation OF Miss Georgiana Barring, daughter
of one of the Barring Brothers, the celebrated
London bankers, for the purpose of identifying
Arthur Orion, who is confined in the Para
malta lunatic asylum at Sydney, New South
Wales, as his brother. He states that he did
identi him as his brother, and is therefore
thoroughly convinced that the Tichborne
claimant, recently discharged from prison in
London, is really Roger Tichborne. heir of the
Ticbborne estate. The real Arthur Orion, now
in Australia, will be taken TO London to fur
ther Establish his identity.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
Jealous of America.

The merchants at City of Mexico are MAX
ing the strongest efforts for the adjustment of
dferential rates on the Mexican Central rail-
road. They claim that the company makes
cheap rates from points in the United States to
Mexico for the purpose of developing American
exports, to the disadvantage of Mexican inter-
nal commerce. This movement is prompted
in great measure by the jealousy of Euro
pean merchants toward the increasing Ameri-
can trade,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
Bad Head Cheese Fixed Up To Sell.

DR. BARLEY, the chemist of the Brooklyn.
N. Y. health department, reports that some
time ago he called attention to the fact that
venetian red was being used to give bright
red color to sausages. Lately he received some
given to meat which had lost its color. 1t is
common to make such composition food from
meat which has become unsaleable. The temp
tation to use spoiled meat is great, provided
it can be relieved Of its faint and made TO look
bright again. At a factory, DIR. Edison Of the
New York health department, has seized 500
pounds of head cheese, and obtained samples
Of color which proved upon analysis to be
nrsenical fuchsine. The manufacturers denied
using poison, and the color is now being
nnalYzed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
Iornedoes Put TO a lest.

series of experiments have been conducted
ut Spezzia, Italy, to ascertain the effects OF
torpedoes ON keel vessel of the type
of the ironclad Italia. Her steel plates
were displaced and bent, and the water en-
tered her compartments, but she maintained
her position. The result is regarded as show
ing that the effect Of torpcdoes is overrated,
and that they are insufficient for the defence
of ports.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15

The VOLTAIo BELT Co., Of Marshall
Mich, offer to send their celebrated ELECTRO
VoLrAIo BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLr
ANcEs on trial for thirty days, to men (youns
or old) afflicted with nervous debility, loss O.
vitality and manhood, and all kindred trou
bles. Also for rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis
and man. other diseases. Complete restora
tion to health, vigor and manhood guaranteed
No risk is incurred, as thirty days trial is al
lowed. Write them at once for illustrated
damn tlet free
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
A Clint nf Illinnis Matches.

The Illinois Watch Company has issued an
order placing the employees upon eight hours
labor. The factory has Tor some time be. OF
Grating with 600 hands, half its full force. The
company now has on hand large surplus stock
which it has failed 10 dispose of in Eastern
markets. THIS result has determined the
directors to make the reduction.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
The Cost of Collecting the Revenue

The Secretary of the Treasury has trans
mitted to the House an estimate OF the num-
Der OF officers and employees, with the rates
Of compensation, which will be necessary to
collect The revenue at each port of entry in the
United States for the next fiscal year The
number OF regular officers and employees is
estimated at 4l47, and their salaries at S.
295, l39. An additional estimate for miscella-
neous items is made, amounting to 81, 100, 623.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
TWO DANGEROUS TRIBES.
The Disarming of the Arapahoes land
Cheyennes Recommended.

The DfsarmfnR OF the ArnpahOcs land
Cheyennes Recommended.
A communication from Secretary Teller to
the House of Representatives recommends the
disarming Of the Arapahoe and Cheyenne In
dams. These Indians, the secretary says
number $500, and possess 100000 acres of
land well adapted to agriculture and grazing
They have resisted all efforts to civilize them
and refuse to engage in any kind OF labor.
They can muster on few hours notice 1900
Oh 1900 fighting men, equipped with the most
a proved patterns of breechloaders, with an
abundance Of fixed ammunition; that they are
bold, insolent and desperate, committing at
W II crimes and depredutions only limited by
THAR ipclinations
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
FRED DOUGLASS WEALTH,


Frederick Douglass was asked lately when
he expected to resign the position of recorder
of deeds, which he now holds. "Oh," he re-
piled, ~ shall wait until my resignation is
asked for" "What will you do then :" he
was asked. "Oh, | shall retire on a COM
petence," ne responded. Il have enough to
keep tho wolf from tho door," Douglass is
believed TO be worth $4,000. His fortune is
judiciously invested, and yields him good in
come. He is very happy with his new white wife,
and she seems very happy with him. She is
much more congenial to Douglass than his
first wife, OF whom he speaks as the choice Of
his youth.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
81 Love Her Bettor Tina, Iare. .,

Well then, why, don't you do something to
bring back the roses to her cheeks and the
lightto horsyesl- Don't you see she is suffer
ips from nervous debility, the result Of fe-
rnalo weaknessl A bottle of DR.. Pierco's
,"Fsverite Prescription" will brighten those
pale cheeks and send now life through that
wasting FORM If you love her, take
Mod
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
Deserved Punishment.

Gen. W. b. Hazen, chief signal officer, has
reduced Sergt. Otto Holtnorth of the signal
service to the ranks, and has formally recon-
mended to the secretary of war that he be die
missed from the service for rihing Lieutenant
Greely's private papers. Gen. Iazen's action
made at the suggestion of the war depart
ment.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
A Stayed Money Package Turns Up.

The $500 money package lost by the Adams
Express Company. at Indianapolis, Ind, re-
cen ly, has been found, and q man who was
errcsted charged with the theft has been
Ieleastd
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
highly praised by those who arc obliged te
stand all day in stores, and is genuine bless
Ing in every such case, as well as to the tired
out housekeeper who must be on her feet al
d,y
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15

The frequency OF cyclones in many
parts of the West is such that people
now build storm refugees on their
farms or under their dwellings.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
The wine product of California for
1854 was Is ,O00,0 gallons.

The Andrews Psrlor Folding Beds receive the
highest commentator wherever used, in Ho
lels, in Boarding Houses and Private Families
keeleps, SO to 81 Washington street, Boston
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15

Pretty Women.
Ladies who would retain freshness and
rivacity. Don't fail to try "Wells' Health
Repewer'
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15

YOUNG Men. Road This,

If you are losing your grip on life, tr
Wells Health Remover" Goes direct t
weak snots
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15

II you have catarrh, use the surest remedy
DIR. Sages.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15

The Germans now use paper instead
Of wood in manufacturing lead-pencils
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
The Pains and Aches

OF rheumatism have in many instances been cured by
Hoods Sarsaparilla. The best authorities say that
rheumstism orginates in a morbid condition of the
blood. Tactic acid, circulating with the blood. at
tacks the ibrous tissues particularly the joints.
Hoods ssnapa,a, BY its purifying and vitalizns &C
zion on the blood. oorrects the Of the disease
and thus efacfa thu mott rnur arkahla curaa.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
Rheumatic Iumbago

ing Hoods Sarsaparilia was recommended for that,
thought would try it. After taking three bottles
felt like . man. was also unable to sleep nights
but after taking Hoods Sarsaparila could sleep
well as ever / would recommend Hoods Sarsapsrl,
before all othsrs."-L E. CASSIDY. Omahs, Nsb.
'Isufered from what the doctors called nusculs
fheumatisni 1 took Hoods Ssrssparla and sn on
tirely cursdr-J. v. A. PRoupFoor. letter carrier
Chicago. ILL.,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15

PUREsr AND BEST CoD-LIvER OIL, from selected
livers, on the seashore, by Caswell, Hazard Il
Co, NY. Absolutely pure and sweet. Patients
who have once taken it prefer 1t to all others.
Physicians declare it superior to all other oils.
CHArrED HANDS, face, pimples and rough
skin cured by using Juniper Tar Soap. made BY
Caswell, Hazard i Co., New York.
trough OH Itch."
Trough on Itch" cures humors, eruptions,
fingworm, tetter, salt rheum, frosted feet
chilblains.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-15
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Instant relief for Neuralgia, Toothache,
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rs and 25 cts.