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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-29
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BrattlebOro.

II. il. Burbce, OF this town and 4.
l.. Drury, of Weston have returned
from their pursuit of Clark, whom we
mentioned last week as having skipped
with borrowed horse, buggy, robe and
woman. No trace Of him was found
aud he has doubtless made good his es-
ape.
BY rcferance to our Bondville cores
pondence it will be seen that his bor-
rowing extended further than mention
ed above.
Miss. Rose Chase gave BOaJOn
narty last Friday evening, at the resi-
ience OF John Aiken. After music
songs, and playing games, the partiei-
pants being adorned with paper hats
and caps, of several colora marched to
,hc dining room where refreshments
were served. Several presents were
presented. among Them were very
lice Willow Rocker, Plush Album,
(: neat Decorated Bread and Milk Set,
Silver Fruit Knife, Clock. Perfumery
etc. Abnut sixty were present and all
report . jolly good time.
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The Hotel, at this village is rented to
Mr., Patterson, He takes possession the
LIST of April.
Several couples from this place attend
cd the dance at Coles hall, last Friday
evening-they enjoyed it very much.
Lost.-The remnant of mans repu-
tatlon, for the sake of his family, we
hope it will be speedily found.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-29
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

We the Subscribers, being duly appointed by the
Hon, Probate Court for the District of Westmin'
ster, Commissioners to receive examine and adj
just all claims aud demands of all persons against
the estate of Bliss smith, late of Londonderry in
said district deceased and all claims exhibited In
offset thereto, and six months from the 7, day Of
January 1855, being allowed by said court for that
purpose We do therefore hereby give notice, that we
will attend tn the business of our said appointment,
at the dwelling of George Smith, in Londonderry,
In said district, on the 2lst day Of FEBRUARY and Sd
dav of July next, from 10 O'Clock A, NJ, until 4 o.
clock, Z. NJ, on each of said days.
Barnet $, Wait, lcoa,,,,,,.on..,
Daniel ID, Wait, commissioners
Londonderry, Jan, 10, a, d, 1855.
A. A, Bailey, Admir-,
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WARDSBORO.

The lumbermen are improving the
fine sleding.
Chas. Philips is in town soliciting or
ders for the REPEATING of old silver.
Arthur Torrey has lost valuable
young horse.
The funeral of Mr.. Abial Morse onl!
surviving brother of the Rev. E. 5
Morse, took place from the M, L
Church, ON Sunday. Mr.. Morse has
been a great sufferer f ""'"h''s dis
ease of the Kidneys.
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LOCAL SUMMARY.

pencil cross opposite this para-
groph indicates that y0tW subscription
has erpi''ed, a31d no more papers ~iU
jc sent uhless IRE arc notified that you
riSh to continue.
Mrs. a. d. Whitman, of Rutland is
visiting friends in this place.
MIR. Frank Phelps Il wife Of Bellows
Falls, were visiting their sister, Mrs.
Jonas Hunting, last week.
WANTED-An Old Fashion Clock. APP
ply to Chas. A. Trip u Co., Jewellers, Brat
.leborO
On account of the severe weather the
Methodist donation was postponed UNI
til Wednesday evening of next week.
If the weather is favorable a sleigh ride
will start from the town hall at O'Clock
on that day.
School Dist Clerks will please remcm-
Der that they are revuired to report to
the town clerk, prior to Feb. LIST, the
aggregate amount of taxes raised in
their respective districts, during the year
ending Dec. 81, 1884.
Miss. Gladys NJ. Randall, a neicc of
Seth Randall has finished successful
term of school in Dist. No. IA, i'll ia
maica and returned to her home in Ii
conderoga, n. Y.
v. Il. COnovcr, travelling agent Tol
u. G.. Neyre, N. D., fairport, y. y,
VA. i'll town last week. DR.. Wcare's
medicines are for sale ill this place by
smith q ia. Tor and Mr. Conovcr says
WeMc'o sure cure for heayes" is III
llumDu9 but Il medicine OF real merit
and stock owners will find Weare's COLI
." hers now
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

egational-Rev. r. D. Metcalf, pastor
Every Sabbath at II m and M. Sabbath school
after morning service. Prayer meeting, Thursday
evenings att
The hardest snow storm this winter
came Wednesday. Thirteen inches of
snow and a horrid blow.
John Page and his little son of Man
chester have been spending a few days
at his fathers.
a party of young people from this
place had a pleasant time at Grafton
skating rink, last Friday evening.
Now is the time to pay your taxes and
get the discount.
C. 2. Barrett has changed clerks, Eli
Adams trkes w. r. Wheelers place.
The Lyceum was postponed on ac'
count of the weather. until next We'd
nesday evening.
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= Il X

Snow, plenty for good sleighinS and
our lumbermen are improving it, when
the weather is not to cold.
Mrs. Wyman, of whom we spoke
last week, is slowly improving.
Mrs. Susan Turner, from Leeds,
Mass. is spending the week with friends
here.
j. P. Long is on the sick list, so arc
several others from whom we have not
heard for the last few days.
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JAMAICA.
TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

Trains leave Jamaica daily, Sundays ex
eepted, as follows Going south, mail IS u, m,
mixed So p, NJ; going NORTH mixed 10 25 mail OF
pm,
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILs,-John {
Robinson, i. NJ, Mails close 20 minutes before ar
rival Of mail trains. Mails open 20 minutes after ar
rival of mail trains,
Stage for Manchester and intermediate points
leaves Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays upon ar
rival of morning down train.
Telegraph office at Depot.
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RELIGIONS SERVICES.

BAPTIST CuURCH-No settled pastor
Every Sabbath at 10 as ~ M, and 100 p M SAB
lath.school, II Ia p IN, Meeting on Wednesday eve
nings at 80
NJ =. CHURCu--Rey, j. ;. Allen, pastor Ser
yicc., same hours of Baptist Church, Prayer NEE
tinga every TUcgday evening.
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FATALLY BURNED.

Mrs. DR.. S. a. Jones of Sheffield
was fatally burned on Friday last by
her dress taking fire from stove. She
died on Saturday and leaves husband
and two children.
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4 CARD

Many thanks to my schoolmates and
friends for the valuable and beautiful
gifts they presented tat my birthday
party, Friday evening.
RoSE A. CHASE.
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

CoNGREGATIoNAL--Rev. o. G. Baker, paste
sabbath.day services, IL Is a. M; Sabbath schoo
Immediately following this services. Evening servic
rs at 80. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening
at I. Teachers meeting Fridey evenings at S.
BAPTIST CnuRcH.-Rev. DeForest Stafford, pas
or. Services held, Morning, 10 AS; Evening, T.
sabbat hschool at close of morning services.
REGULAR MEETINGS OE
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-29
The Londonderry, VT, SITTER.
So. Londonderry, VI.
TRAyELLER's GUIDE.

Trains leave daily, sundays excepted for bra'tie'
boro and intermediate stations, Mall, o. % ~ m, )
Mixed II 80 p. NJ. Trains arrive, from Bratteboro
and intermediate stations, mixed, IL 80 a. M; mail,
$40 pm.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-29
WEST TOWNSHEND.
TRAPELER'S GUIDE.

Trains leave daily, Sundays excepted, going south
mail at 500 a. M; mixed at 2:15 p M; going north
mixed, e:45 a. M; mail, 80 p m. Stage for Wind
ham leaves daily, at 100 and arrives at 80 p. m.
Tele graph Office at Depot.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-29

Post Office, L. W. Page, r M--Mails close 20
minutes before arrival of mail trains mails open 20
minutes after arrival Of mail trains.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-29
REGULAR MEETIN
SOCIETIES..

Mr.. LEBANON LODGE, No. As, F. X A. Nj
Fridays on or before the full of the moon.
/. o. OF G.. T.-Every Tuesday evening ut Z.
SCoTr PosT, No. IL, &. A. R.--Saturday on
or before the full of the moon.
7. OF H.-SUNNY SIDE GRANGE, No. l47-
Saturday after the full Of the moon and two weeks
thereafter. at pm.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-29

Extra copies of the SITTER can be OBJ
tanned every week at the Office of pnb-
lication and at the Post Office ut Lon
dondcrry.
Call on the undersigned to get your
watches and clocks repaired. Satisfac-
faction guaranteed. Prices low.
c. A. WHITMAN,
So. Londonderry.
MAPLE LOGS WANTED.
will pay the highest Cash prices
for good, Sound, Rock Maple Logs,
to be delivered at So. Londonderry,
or at my Mill at Pratt's Bridge.
f. NJ. WOOD.
So. Londonderry, Dec. Is.
The Subscriber would call the atten
ton of hog breeders TO his fine Jersey
boar as being the best stock hog in this
section.
5. d. CURTIS.
Noticc.-All persons having unsettled
accounts with me, are requested to call
and settle the same before the first Of
FEBRUARY 1855, without fail. This means
business.
c. V. BRYANT.
:. Londonderry, Jan. 8, 1855.
SKATING RlNK.--The skating rink, at
So. Londonderry, will be open every
Wednesday and Saturday evenings, un-
til futher notice. The management will
strive to maintain i'll the future the well
earned reputation of this rink for good
order and gentlemanly bearing.
Admission 10 cts. Owners Of skates
10 cents.
St. Onge & Jossclyn, proprietors.
7tf.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-29

Mrs. Birdie Howe Barnes, wife of
Albert Barnes and third daughter of
Seneca Howe of Jamaica, died in Ches-
ter, Jan. Is. Her funeral was at ia
maica, Wednesday, p. IN. at the Baptist
church, Rev. DeForcst Stafford otficia-
ting assistey by Rev. o. G. Baker. A
large circle of friends and schoolmates
will mourn her early death.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Notices under this head lOc a line, each insertion
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-29
EARLY DAYS In LONDONDERRY.

Interesting Letter from he Parson-l
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-29

Telegraph Offices a, Depot, Telephone, at Hotel,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-01-29
So. Londonderry.
MAPLE LOGS WANTED.

The Subscriber would call the atten
ton of hog breeders TO his fine Jersey
boar as being the best stock hog in this
section.
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BONNEVILLE.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES

NJ. f. Church-Rev. K. c. Vale, pastor.
cry sabbath at II a. m. Prayer meeting every Sat
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-20
ORIGIN Of a Familiar HYMN.

There is an interesting incident
mentioned in the life of Charles IVES
ley, which led to the writing Of one Of
his best known hymns. One day NJ
Wesley was sitting by an open WIZ
dow looking out on the beautiful fields
in summer time. Presently lttis
bird fitting about in the sunshine AZ
tracted his attention. Just then .
hawk come sweeping down towaa
the little bird. The poor thing Vefy
much frightened was darling here ana
there, trying to find some place =
refuge. In the bright, sunny all =
the leafy trees, or the green nei"
there was no hiding place from Wv
fierce grasp of the hawk. But seeing
the open window and the man S'''Ds
by it, the bird in its terror flew to""s
it and with a beating heart aou
qulverlng wing Iound ieiu !,
Mr.. Wesley's bosom. lie shei'si@
1t from the threatening danger ."
saved it from a cruel death.
Mr.. Wesley was at the time SUM :.
ing a severe trial and was feeling =
need of refuge in his own tm ,'.s :
trouble as much as the trembling ~ :.
bird did that nestled in his bosom
he took up his pen, and W
beautiful hymn.
stJesus, Savior Of my soul
Let me TO Thy bosom hy'
While the waves Of trouble l.
While the tempest still Is nlgn'
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-20

In the different European states
there is considerable variation in the
age at which legal marriage can be
contracted. In Austria the age of dis
cresion is IA years. In Hungary each
religious sect makes its own regula-
tions marriages being regarded as
entirely ecclesiastical affairs. Russians
can contract marriage at the age Of Is
in case of females. The Italian law
fixes the age at Is and Is respectively.
In Turkey there is no general law.
The French and Belgian codes allow
marriages Of young men at eighteen
and girls at Is years, but the powers
Of dispensation in special cases are
reserved. In Greece, Spain and POr-
tuoal. parties of IA and IL can contract
binding marriage, but in the country
the consent Of the parents is necessa-
r. According to the amended para
graph of the civil marriage bin, the
state of wedlock cannot be entered
upon under 20 and Is years respective
" though the existing laws Of Prussia
and saxony permitted marriages at
earlier periods. There is much dissi-
milarity in the Swiss laws, every can
ton having regulation of its own. In
some ofthem the consent Of the parents
is necessary up to Is years. The in
fuence of climate upon the tempera-
ments and constitution Is allowed III
the southern nations, where maturity
IS reached q . much earlier period
than among Inc northern nations
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-20

It is simply vinegar, preferably
sound cider vinegar. The dose is
about two ounces for an adult, and
should be swallowed meat" without
admixture of water. It may also be
given to infants with excellent results.
To babe one year old teaspoonful
of moderately diluted vinegar would
be the proper desc. Its effects is to
check pain, tenesmus, and tormSina at
once, to relieve the chills and cramps
when present, and to disseminate j
feeling Of warmth and comfort over
the body. Even in cases of chronic
diarrhea which have long resisted
treatment, this household remedy has
succeeded in checking the discharges
and correcting the sub-inhammatory
condition Of the membranes. Health
and Home
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-20

A physician of the New YORK Nnr-
sery and Child's Hospital believes.
from his practice. that infants geneI-
ally. whether brought up at the breast
or artifcially. are not supplied with
sufficient water. the fluid portion of
their food being quickly taken up. and
0Reaving the solid too thick TO be easily
digested. In warm, dry weather,
healthy babies will take. water every
hour with advantage, and their fire..
quent fretfulness and rise of temper
ature is often directly due to their net
having it.
A free supply of water, and restrict
ing the frequency of nursing. hiss been
found atthe nursery to be q most
effectual check in cases Of incipient
fever, a diminished rate Of mortality
and marked reduction in the number
Of gastric and intestinal complaints
being attributed to this cause. In teeth
cutting water soothes the gums, and
frequently stops the fretting and rest
lessness universal in children at this
period.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-20
Mennonite Feet. Washing .

After the administration Of the
Lords Supper the male members were
asked to occupy the bench nearest the
altar on the left side, and the female
members the bench nearest on the
right side. The benches were reached
with difficulty owing to the great
crowd. One Of the members removed
his coat, grit his Ioins with a, white
apron. took a low tub and. kneeling
down. proceeded to wash the feet Of
the first benchful. while one of tie
ladies. with an apron and tub, washed
the feet Of several of the lady meIn.
bers. Four men respectively were en-
gagged in washing the feet of the rest,
but about dozen ladies engag "a in
washing each others feet while old
fashioned hymns were sung in the
liveliest manner, and as each ones
feet were washed. he or she was
embraced and '.holy kiss" impress5d
on the cheek or lips. The rite was
watched with the greatest interest b.
the large audience. The services
closed at 430. Reading (PR1 Eagle
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-20
Chinese in New Yort

The Chinese laundrymep fo
element Of our population that ! q
little considered. Neverthelss. : = ~
have almost q monopoly of TIA, as'
ness. and are constantly incre.s,s' .S
number. Probably nine-tenths . ! =
Chinese in New York are enoaesa y \
the business of washing and ir 1
They are a shrewd class on the vA1
and have the commercial ines.
strongly developed. When thsv =.
it necessary to build up business ~
'cut the rates." but when they A,''
got . good start they charge as M"
for their work as they can get a..
of these laundry establishment,
usually conducted by two Mongolia.
One of them is usually a YOUNG ma
fresh from the Flowery Land un,r,.
to speak a word of English. and,n,
other is the proprietor, an older hs.s
who has been in this country som.
years and can stumble THROUGH i,
few phrases such as "Come on SATIN
day and "Fifta centee" that nah,
intercourse with his patrons posslb.
The men are quiet and industrious :,
rule, and considering the large Num-
Der of them in New York they rarsl,
require police regulation. They wat
hard and save every cent they ra,
Grocerymen who supply them say thr
buy only the cheapest things, likeri@
that will support life. and never n.
dulge in luxuries, excepting perhaps
bit of tobacco now and then. OF Al
the different nationahties that come "a
this country they arc the most bach.
ward in adopting American customs
They abandon their Chinese hats and
wear American soft felt hats, but that
Is about as far as they go in changing
their dress. Once in az while bolder
spirit than the rest buys a pair Of
leather shoes and an American suit Of
clothes on the Bowery. and sals
forth to show the progressive spirit Of
his countrymen, but he is more Of
Chinaman than ever in them, and
quickly wriggles back into his bags
and blouse. The general superstition
about Chinaman is that he stayshen
till he makes $500, a fortune to him.
and then scoots for home. With this
hegoes to Sin Gan, or Whang HOi,
some other outlandish place, and Lives
on his money the rest of his life He
marries and settles down. takes The
papers. and perhaps becomes some
thing of a politician, and SO lives as
respected capitalist till the day when
heis deposited underground with live
chicken and copper cent in his coffin
--NeW York Grdphic.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-20

Widow Migrating. Of Kentucky. saw
somebody shopping around her barn
the other night. 50 she shouldered her
rifle and went out and shot notorious
hog-thief dead. That was well doae.
but we can end men willing to bet that
II some one would whisper .'rats" In
the Widow Magazines ear she would
jump on chair and scream til she
tainted away Chicago Nesos.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-20

always worried him, and now /.
ed to ease his conscience. nAsa wy
nearly twenty years since the -
was committed. and he presume Inc
interest would increase tbe an y
due 70 7 or 8 cents. but to be c.r..' S'al
discharging the fun debt. h
incIose 10 cents ~ 1OOh
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-20
THE FAMILY PHYSICIAN.


Saturate BIT of Wild turnip the
size Of a bean with spirits Of turpen--
tine and apply TO the affected part A
sufferer who has tried the above plan
says it relieved the pain at once. In
twelve hours there was n hole to the
bone and the felon was destroyed.
The turnip was removed. tho wound
dressed with healing salve. and the
finger soon became well.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-20

Every cold Iastnight, Mr.. T0"n''
observed the reporter. soms.
sColdl / should say so. wen. -
lit . candle; jumped into DeO; !. =" Ne
blow candle out; couldn't 90 = ,,..dw
frozen: had to break it of" repi XII
Townsend. e Virginia new
prise.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-20

that be was intEusted with the guar
dianship Of child and large property.
which was secreted to prevent c0n6sca-
ton. Suficient money i asked FOR TO
send the child 30 the United States.
The cure always impresses upon the
person written to that, being Spanish
priest. it i expedient that he shall not
be known, and that his promise to the
departed alone causes him thus to COM
municate with his relatives Many
victims leave at once for Spain, and
soon find themselves penniIess there"
The New York Times declares that
the havoc wrought by the Malaga and
Granada earthquakes must have
shaken the confidence of the inhabi
tants of Madrid in their ''throned city"
which. planted on q rocky plateau
1900 fest above the sea, might well APP
pear beyond the reach of any such
calamity. So firm was the men of
Madrid in this belief that when the
rival capital. Lisbon. was laid in ruins
by the fearful earthquake of Nov. !,
1855, famous Madrid preacher took
for his text, in allusion to the fancied
security of the city: ct fell NOT, for it
was founded upon a rock" Indeed.
the very circumstances of the Lisbon
catastrophe seemed to justify this con-
fidence, for. whereas the quarter beside
the Tagus was literally dashed TO
pieces, and the great quay swallowed
up bodily with the 10000 fugitives
who had taken refuge upon it, the
upper town. standing upon range of
rocky heights escaped with compare
lively slight injury. But when such
firmly planted cities as Albania and
Granada are shaken to their founda-
tions the citizens Of the Spanish capt.
tai may well call to mind the ancient
prophecy that "Madrid should stand
till the earth itself became her enemy"
The statistics of the religious
societies of the country are perhaps,
as exactly, and sufficiently an indica-
ton of the progress in religious senti-
ment as it is possible to obtain. The
population of the United States has
increased since 1860, say Is per cent.
The.Methodist Churches have increased
in numbers exactly the same ratio, it
being now fifteen millions. The
Baptist churches have increased SO
per cent, numbering twelve millions.
The Presbyterians have added 80 per
cent. numbering Eve and one-half
millions. The Congregationalists
have declined relatively, the increase
in the twenty-five years being only q
per cent, or membership, as of
to-day, of one million, eight hundred
thousand. The Episcopalians have
gained 80 l-3 per cent; while the Catho-
lies have gained 200 per cent, there
being now of that church in the United
States, say nine millions, five hundred
thousand. Should the same ratio of
increase prevail for fifteen years the
Catholics would number twenty-five
millions at that time. 1t will be per
ceived that the increase of church
membership does not keep pace with
the increase of the population, save,
first, as regards the Methodists, the
Catholics and the Hebrews who have
gained 100 per cent, and now number
seven hundred thousand.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-20

The shipbuilding industry in Maine
is reported to be remarkably depressed.
The coming year. says prominent
shipbuilder of Bath. promises to be one
of the hardest known to men Of that
business in this state for half q
century,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-20
TOPICS On THE DAT.

4 Washington correspondent sug-
gests that it would be : good idea for
the United States to have national
mausoleum. like Westminster Abbey.
In which the Presidents could be buried
and statues Of them erected.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-20

The Philadelphia Press AYERS that
the city of Mexico has five railroads, a
splendid street-car system. telegraph
wires to all the world. telephone SER
vice with 700 subscribers. six daily
newspapers, electric lights and the best
lighthouses in America.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-02-20

The United States contains six won
ders which may well be called wonders
of the world, being. whether natural
or artificial. without any rivals any
where. They are the Yosemite Valley,
Niagara Falls, Natural Bridge. Mann
moth Cave. New York and Brooklyn
Bridge and Washington Monument.