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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08
A chilly operation is kissing lady
on her snowy brow.


Important.
When you visit or leave New York city save baggage,
expressage and 50 carriage hire aud stop at the Grand
Union Hotel. opposite Grand Central depot.
900 ELEGANT rooms, fitted up at cost of one million
dollars, 81 and upward per day. European plan. Ee-
vator Restaurant supplied with the best Horse cars
stages and elevated railroad to all depots. Families
can live better for less money at the Grand Union
Hotel than at anv other rst-class hotel in the ctv
FoR RATS for advertising In this paper. apply the
Publisher T. One
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08
THE CENTRE OF GRAVITY.
Astron ON lea observations to he Made
to See If 1t Has Changed.

to See If 1t Has Changed.
A series of astronomical OBJ ervations will
soon begin at the Washington naval obser-
yatory to determine the exact latitude of the
institution. A naval officer has been detailed
to perform the duty, which nay require two
years for it's completion. Similar serie. Of
observations will be made by the Portuguese
astronomers at Lisbon, and ultimately, at
national observatores in several other parts of
the world. The purpose of these under
takings is to secure standard by which COM
PARSONS may be made years hence to deter
If, in the mean time, geological changes, which
are supposed to be taking place in the interior
of the globe, have altered the position of its
centre of gravity.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08

If you want your hair to have that peculiar
rich, glossy appearance that always adornI
the head of beauty, use Carboline, the natural
hair restorer and dressing
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08

Colds, fevers and inhammations broken VI
by Dr.. Pierce's Extract of Smart Weed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08

The Andrews Parlor Folding Beds receive the
highest commentator wherever used, in Ho-
tells, in Boarding Houses and Private Families.
Keeler's, SO to 81 Washington street, Boston.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08
Mercantile Mortality Statistics.

The rate of increase in mercantile mortality
throughout the country, dependent in part, of
course, on the increase in number of business
ventures, may be gathered from the following:
FAILURES IN The UNITED STATES FOR sII YEARS
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08

FoR DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, depression ofspir-
its and general debility in their various forms,
also as preventive against fever and ague and
other intermittent fevers, the "Fsrro-Phosphor-
ated Elixir of Calisaya," made by Caswell,
Hazard 4 Co., New York, and sold by all Drug
gists is the best tonic and for patients recover
ing from fever or other sickness it has no equal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08

Cures collie, cramps, diarrhna; externally FOL
aohes, pains, sprains, headache, neuralgia,
rheumatism. For man or beast 20 and Soc
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08

The drinking habit is greatly in'
creasing in Germany, and saloons are
multiplying with fearful rapidity.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08


If you are failing; broken, worn out, and
nervous, use "Wells' Health Remover" 81 at
Druggists.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08

In 1903 New York had only one
man, Frederick Phillipse, who was
worth $150000.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08
Young Ladies,

Thin People.
"Wells' Health Remover" restores health
and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sex
nal Debility 81
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08
Trough On Coughs"

"ROURh On COUxns:
Ask for Rough on Coughs" for Coughs,
Colds, Sore Throat, Hoarseness. Troches, loo
LIQUID, 25c.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08

Beware" said the potter to the
clay, and it became ware.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08
Rheumatism

Hs established fact that Hoods Sarsaparilla has
proven an invaluable remedy in many cases Of
rheumatism, efectng remarkable by its power
Jul action in correcting the aoidty of the blood which
the of the disease and purifying and enrchng
the vital fluid.
Hfs certainly fair 10 that what Hoods Sarsa-
parilla has done for others it will do for you There
FORE if you suffer the pains aud aches Of rheum atsm
give this remedy fair trial.
A Positive Cure
II wss troubled very much with rheumatsm in ny
hips. ankles and wrists. could dly walk and was
confined to my bed good deal of the time Being
recommended to try Hoods sarsaparla. 1 took four
bottles and am perfectly we'll ] cheerfully recon.
mend Hoods Sarsaparills of the best blood pur
ihers in the world. W. F. WooD, Clerk Ashley
House. Bloomington. III.
j suffered three years with blood poison and rheu-
matism. and receiving benefit bee discoura ysd
tried Hoods Sarsaparilla and think my rheums.
hsm is cured "-MRs. N. J. DAVIS. Brookport. NY.
Hoods SarsaparilIa
Sold by druggists. 81; SIX for S., Made only By
Y. j. HOOD CO., Apotheoariss. Lowell, Mass
6nn
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-08

The total annual loss caused by
chicken cholera in this country ap
proximates $l0,000,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-27
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
Entertainment for the Poor-Mrs. >ynco's
Death-SnOw-Perso

Death-SnOw-Pers
About two weeks ago petition.
signed by large number of our best
citizens. was presented to Mr.. Il. +.
Pilson requesting him to reproduce. for
the benefit of the poor Of the city. the
moral temperance drama entitled The
Social Glass" which was presented at
0dd-Fellows' Hall about year ago
under his management.
In accordance with this request the
play was given at Ccrsley's Hall last
night by the following cast of charac-
ters Charles Thornley, Ia dissipated
youth, J. X. Tillery: Robert Brittle
(stage-struck), b. +. Pilson; James
Hollis lawyer and yillain). G. J.. Page;
John Farley QIollis's accomplice), :.
II. Clark; DR.. Slater (farley's guest
Kirkwood Mathews Harold lIadley
Temperance advocate). Il. II. Peasley;
Eva Thornley, (wife of Charles). Miss
Jennie V. Crooks; Nettie Nettleby "a
gay gossip. Miss Annie Brodnax Mrs.
Farley (wife of Farley, Miss Ida Allen.
Notwithstanding the unpleasant wea-
ther and the muddy condition Of the
streets large number turned out to
contribute to this noble cause, and the
hall was well filled. Every one in the
cast was well up in his or her part. and
the degree of perfection which was dis
played is rarely attained by amateurs.
Many persons present thought this the
best piece ever presented at this hall, aud
unusually well presented. The enter
tainment was in every respect success,
and the noble-hesrted persons who
originated this idea as well as those
who so ably contributed to its success
deserve great credit and praise. The
play will be repeated tonight.
The sad intelligence was received
here yesterday of the death, in Peters
burg, of Mrs. Mary A. Synco, wife OF
Rev. John W. Synco, of Petersburg,
and sister of our esteemed citizen Mr..
ii. j. Nunnally. Her funeral will be
preached in Petersburg this morning,
and her remains will be brought here
Oh the l2:45 train, and will be taken
from the depot to Maury cemetery,
where they will be inferred with reli-
gious ceremonies, conducted by Rev.
William III. Christian.
Snow commenced to fall here about
o'clock yesterday afternoon and con-
tinued at intervals from that time till
late in the evening. The wet earth pre-
vented its accumulating.
Frank Fitzgerald, ESQ.,. who has been
quite i'll with pneumonia for severa
days, is improving, and his friends are
hopeful Of his early restoration u
health. Mr.. Fitzgerald is very popu
| lar here.
Rev. 7. p. Epps, of the Presbyterian
church here, Is expected TO return to
day from Augusta, where he has beer
assisting in aprotracted meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-27
limited Prayer.

In accordance with the recommenda-
ton of the Southern Presbyterian Gene
raj Assembly the various Presbyterian
chuches Of Richmond held union SER
vice Of prayer for colleges. schools, and
seminaries of learning yesterday after
noon in the Second church. Rev. NJ.
ID. Hoge, ID. d., conducted the meet
ing, and despite the storm good rep
rcsentation was present from all the
churches. Brief but earnest addresses
were made by DR.. Drew and Reys. r.. IL.
Iioge and Il. X. Howison, dwelling upon
the great encouragements Christians
have to pray; thcpowerofGod asa hearer
and an answererof prayer, and the privi-
legc Of minglimg thanksgiyings with our
pleadings. Rev. Drs. Richardson and
Read, with Mcssrs. Hugh Blair aud j.
ID. X. Sleight, also participated in the
services. which were closed with the
benediction by Rev. DR.. Read.
One Of the speakers remarked that
the meeting ought to be eucharistic IN
It's character as well as microscopy
that there was causc for thanksgiving as
well as supplieation, in view Of the re-
cent reyiyals Of religion in various parts
of the State and the large additions that
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-27
been taken for his opening performance
tonight, and his engagement promises
TO be a successful one.
The Mozart Csucers Last Night.

The four hundred and fifty-cighth
musicale, held last evening. proved a
success in many respects. The night
was bad, yet every seat in the Hall was
occupied, the gallery crowded, and the
aisles filed with most enthusiastic
audience.
The Music Committee are to he COM
plimcnted on the engagement of artists
Of such high standing. Madame Ca
mila Urso is indeed violin ciriuoso.
She has great artistic feeling, united
with ease and elegance in performance,
and her use Of the bow seems the per-
fiction Of grace itself. The Madame
responded 10 q double encore on her
first number with Mazurka, by Vie
neawski, and Valse Caprice by the
same composer. Her second number
was responded to by an airy. graceful,
and surprisingly effective solo, without
accompaniment, in which the fageolet
OF harmonic tones were introduced.
The Witch's Dance was happily con-
ceiycd and faultlessly rendered, and as
encores the - Last Rose of Summer I"
and Chopin's Valse, Opus GA, No. |.
we're given.
This lady has achieved both an artis-
tic and popular success in our commu-
nifty, and any announcement Of her ap-
pearance in the future will be hailed
with unfeioned deEOht
Mile. Zelie de Lussan is always
charming. She could not add to her
previous success. but the audience gave
her a most fiattering reception. She
sang. in response to encOreS, I" Come In
and Shut the Door" "To-Morrow, -
{" Coming Thro' the Rye" and Love
is Content
The tenor singer, Mr.. Charles Thomp-
son. has a sweet voice, well cultured.
and phrases nicely. He has q good
stage presence and in oratorio singing
doubtless he is most effective. " Yes,
Let me like a Soldier FALL" he sung n,
a recall and sang it nicely. The beautiful
solo. II am Waiting" called fortl
"Slcep on. Dear Love-" by Pinsuti.
which was sung smoothly and mach Il
his credit without attempt at display.
The hackncyed prison duo from - |
Trovatore closed the programme.
The prison consisted Of a stage Will
music-stands and sundry chairs and ;
grand piano. and for background ;
wood scene. Surely the stage can b.
better arranged, and it ought to be. o.
such well-known pieces omitted. OF
sung in simply concert style. with boil
singers on the stage facing the audience
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-27
city Circuit Court.

This court was engaged for short
while yesterday hearing the case of
Fitzhugh's administrative es. the Chcsa-
peake and Ohio Railway Company for
10000 damages. Young Fitzhugh,
when attempting to drive across the
track of said road about year ago,
was run over by train and killed t;
thus the suit. The evidence was par
tally heard and the court adjourned
over till 10 o'clock this morning.
Judgment was confessed by MIR. Tay-
lor Berry, attorney in fact for the sure
ties Of Stephen IL. Turner, late treasu-
rer Of Amherst county, for s5,O9l. 63
and the costs, the same being the
amount due the State by said sureties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-27
pVFFy's MALT WHIskEf.

EUsEL OIL!
DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS?
Ask your physician or druggist. and he VIII
tell you 10 isa
RANK, DEADLY POISON.
DUFFYS PURE MALT WHTSKEY
is entirely free from fusel oil; absolutely
pure and unadulterated; positive
cure for
CONSUMPTION,
Pulmonary TROUBLES, MALARIA,
INDIGESTION, WASTING DISEASES,
and the only recognized
ANTIDOTE FOR CHOLERA.
BEVERAGE AND MEDICINE COM
BINED.
Sent 10 any address in the United states
Feast OF the Rocky MOuntains) all express
charges prepaid. in plain cass-no chance
for com mment-contain lining six quart bottles,
on receipt Of SIR dollars.
PRICE. ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
sod 10y leading druggists and fine grocery
nOusos. 49,, -.
THE DUFFY MALT-wHlSKEY CO. 70
Baltimore Nd.
E.A. SAUNDERS 4 son. agents for Rich
mond fe IS-dlm&w4t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-27
New York Democrats Coming.

About March 9Th or 9th a Cleveland
and Hendricks Club, of Brooklyn, COM
posed Of Union veteran soldiers, will
visit this city and battle-lields of this
neigbborhood.
They will stop in Washington to see
the Inauguration of Cleveland and to
inspect the sights of that city, and then
come on here. A conference of the
Democratic ward supermtcndents. of
the presidents Of the Democratic ward
clubs. and of the presidents Of ALL the
veteran-soldier organizations here will
be held tonight at - o'clock in the
City Circuit Courtroom for the pur-
pose of making arrangements to give
the visitors a suitable reception and en-
tainment during their stay here.
This conference will therefore be
composed Of Messrs. John b. Cary,
W. S. Catlett, l.. C. Figg, &. McD.
Blake, +. A. Catlin, X. X. Ralston,
Charles Blackburn, John +. lIankins,
Joseph B. Welsh, W. II. Cullingworth,
George Gibson, Jr., Joseph j. English.
J. Taylor Ellyson, Charles p. Bigger
and John j. Riley, and General j. Il.
Cooke. Hon. W. c. Darlington. Frank
J. Reiley, and Captain b. c. Cook.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-27
MIN Show marks Of faiIure IN EXCESSIVE

will show marks Of failure In excessive
caution or rccklessncss, and be very
irregular in their management OF the
engine. They will have heated jour-
nails and broken engines beyond the
average experience.
These and many other indications
soon render them unfit for the work.
II is the opinion Of a competent author
ity that an engineer who begins to
drink will be, as a rule, obliged to give
up work in two years from general IN
competency. although his use of spirits
may be at home and largely concealed,
and what is called general moderation.
A fact has recently come to my
notice with its explanation that IS
Of unusual interest. On through
line running out from New York it has
been observed that nearly all the engi-
neers who were changed and discharged
for drinking were on the night trains,
and were considered the most compe-
tent. The conclusion was that men on
these night trains were more likely to
drink. and the individual opinions OF
railroad managers agree on this point.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-27
gIadstou.'s Chances Improving,
by cable TO the Dispatch.l


LONDON, February 26.-Lord Sails
bury's declaration in the House OF
Lords this evening, which was practi-
calIy in favor of an English protectoratc
over Egypt and an indefinite occupation
Of the Soudan. has restored the chances
of the success Of the Government on
the ccnsure motion. The progress Of the
whips negotiations in the lobby has dis
closed a strong tendency on the part Of
doubtful Radicals to adhere to the Gov
ernment, they seeing that if the Tories
obtain power peace or the evacuation
policy will he far remote. The Govern
ment whips are now confident Of thirty
majority.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-27
Ronos Of Thermometer Yesterday.
Vote Of Ceusurc.
fBy cable to the Dispatch. |


LONDON. February 2G.-In the House
of Lords this evening the Marquis of
Salisbury moved a vote of censure on
the Governments Egyptian policy.
The motion was greeted with loud ap-
plause. Lord Salisbury said. in sub
mitting the motion. that the Govern
ment had acted throughout as if they
were unwilling to arrive at decision
until the very last moment. They al
ways waited until external pressure
had forced them to form some kind OF
decision. The result of these hastily
conceived measures had been through
out deplorable. In the absence OF
any fixed policy, the Government
had adopted the absurd plan of taking
advantage of the chiyalry and sclf-de-
votion of one Of the noblest spirits of
the age to accomplish by mere words
and promises what they lacked the
courage to accomplish by force of arms.
The speaker then reviewed events in
Egypt from the period OF Arabi'S re-
bellon to that Of the present troubles
in the Soudan. The Government, he
declared. knew that Gordon was in
danger. and although they knew he was
endangered they held back from send
ing him succor, thereby incurring the
penalty Of the present indellible dis
grace.
Their conduct had been all along an
alienation between periods Of slumber
and periods of rush. Rush, though,
however vehement, was invariably too
unprepared and too unintelligent to re-
pair damages done during the periods
of slumber. He would not say that
the Governments policy had been bad.
/ because the Government had had no
policy worthy of the name. Were they
going TO hold the SOudan, or were they
going to abandon it? The speaker
thought the Government themselves did
not know. The Conservatives would
insist that the influence of England
should be kept prominent in Egypt.
They were determined that a consistent
policy was absolutely necessary. With
out such policy there was no safety.
But such policy could not be expect
ed from a ministry so hopelessly halt
ing as the present one. If it were con-
tinued in power England must expect
to lose her prestige in the eyes of the
world and be drawn to irreparable dis
astcr and disgrace which could never be
elfaced. tCheers.l
Lord Granville. Foreign Secretary,
said that whoever is to hold khartoum
hereafter must suppress the Mahdi, but
it need not necessarily be England.
The debate on Egypt was adjourned
in both houses without reaching diyI-
sion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-27
Inebriety Among Railroad Engineers.
lnInilcal ami snrpical Reporter.l

Medical and Surgical Reporter.
As a class railroad engineers in ac-
tive service are exceptionally temperate
men. The daily performance OF their
duty requires clear brain and steady
nerve. which is very soon broken up
by any use Of alcohol.
The nerve tension to which they are
subjected in active work produces after
a time many and profound nerve disor-
ders. One of the hints OF breaking
down in this class is excessive caution
and timidity. Often men who have
had an accident and escaped without
anv external injury will soon exhibit
signs of mental shock, in what is called
loss Of nerve. or childish caution.
Their trains will always be late, they
will "slow down" and slacken speed
from no cause except some inter-
nal fears. and have TO be changed
To other work. Insomnia and dys-
pepsia are also common signs oil
exhaustion. After the days run
thew will be unable to sleep or properly
digest food, and alcohol in some form
will be found to give relief. This will
soon verge into inebriety, and the
drinking will be confined to the hours
after the work is over. During the day
they drink nothing, except, perhaps
beer. and that in great moderation; but
| when night comes they use spirits Y
excess again. After a time such mel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-27
COLLECTED AT THE CAPITOL.
How the smith Checks Must be Csed-h''
ceip,s nnd Disburseme ats.

How the smith Checks Must be Csed-he-
ceip,s aud Disbursements.
The following from the State Trea-
surer's Office shows the receipts and
disbursements for the month OF Janu-
ary: Amount received. sl3s,2is.3l ;
amount disburscd, s375.925.34. vi
tho amount disbursed sl00, ,l09.O4 went
TO pay the interest on the public debt
and slO0. 900 to purchase Riddleberger
3 per cent. bonds. The balance IN the
Treasury on the lst of February was
s6l7, ,535.6l.
Colonel Frank G.. Rufiin, Second Au-
ditor. has not returned from New York,
whittier he went on official business.
lie will probably be back to-day.
The following communication from
the Governor was not received by the
Auditor until yesterday:
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
GOVERNORS OFFICE,
" RICHMOND. VA, Feb. IL, 1888.
" To The Auditor Of Public accounts:
"As to the checks in hand in the
Auditors office, or in possession of the
legislative committee OF investigation
previous to the receipt Of my order OF
February 6, 1885, advise and direct
that the following plan be pursued:
That you endorse each check payable to
the order of the Treasurer Of Virginia,
who will accept copy of this as his IN
structions to deposit such check or
checks with the endorsement to the
cashier in one Of the banks of State de-
post in the city of Richmond for col
lection for the credit Of the persons TO
whom said check or checks belong.
When said check or checks shall be
paid copy of this order will be the
authority to said bank or banks to re-
ceive said check or checks for collection
as aforesaid.
"A record will be kept in your Of
flee Of the checks so transmitted to the
Treasurer and also in the Treasurer S
office. Those checks which may be pro-
tested or.fail to be paid shall be re-
turned by the bank to the Treasurer.
and the law will have to determine as
TO responsibility for the checks which
may be dishonored.
"WILLIAM +. CAMERON
Following out these instructions the
checks found in the possession of Mr..
W. Il. Smith after his arrest will in a
day or two be deposited for collec-
ton.
Mr.. j. b. Moon, the chairman of the
special committee appointed to inveSti-
gate the books of the Auditors Office.
has directed the clerk to call a meeting
Of the committee at the Capitol on Tues
day the 10th Of March. At that time
three or four clerks who have not re-
sponded by letter TO the questions sent
them will appear in person before the
committee and make statements of their
various cases. The committee will at
this meeting be placed in possession of
sufficient data to enable them to pro-
ceed definitely to work.
There will shortly be placed in the
State Library a bound volume of the
complete files of the SediHe' news
paper (Mr. Davis's organ and bound
volume of the New York Herald, pub
lished during the war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-27
The Blues to Go.

The Blues met last night and resolved
to attend the inauguration of Cleveland.
They will have special car, to be fur
nished by the Chesapeake and Ohio com
pany, but to be run on the Frederick
burg route.
The Blues hope the public will come
TO their assistance in this enterprise,
which they undertake more from de-
sire to do credit to the city than to en-
Joy or benefit themselves.
Members of other companies who wish
TO 20 with the Blues should see Captain
Sol. Cutchins.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-27
German Socialists Expelled.

PARIS. February 26.--ln accordance
with the request of Prince liohenlohe,
the German Ambassador to France, the
Government has ordered the expulsion
of the German Socialists who we're con-
cerned in the riot which occurred on the
occasion of the funeral Of Jules Wales,
well-known Socialistic journalist Of
France. on the 10th instant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-27

had been made to the Church, notably
in Stauntcn, at TIampden-Sidney' ana
in the church where they were then as
sembled.
The whole tone and spirit OF the
meeting was so impressive and tender
as to make il season long and pleasant
ly to be remembered by those who were
present.