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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10
BLOWN UP IN THE EAST RIVER.
Explosion OF tho Boiler of the Tugboat
DorIc Emory,

A Now York dispatch says A little tug came
down East river between Blackwells Island
and tho New York shore recently. Tho tide
was going up the river with the well.known
energy of an East river tide, and the tug was
fighting against it, with tho putting and groan.
ing and bulldog perseverance, that has caused
tugs always to be admired, Fastened
10 tho tug, AMI handicapping it in
its struggle with the adverse tide,
wns big yellow scow, its
interior lined with the dust Of the bricks TINT
it was made to carry. AS tho little boat, with
her big, awkward burden, passed the foot OF
SiSty.irst street, the men on tho scrcw
watched it with tho interest that one sailor
always takes in the skill Of another, for the
lug was then drawing toward tho hardest part
Of her fight against the current. Between
Flty.iillh and Filty.siXth streets the river
makes bend, forming Aliens point, and
around this point the water drives Mt about six
miles an hour. Offering formidable front to
tho toughest of tugs. The workhouse crow,
whose hands are lined with blistcrs made in
struggling against That current, watched the
tug with interest, and nodded silent approval
when they saw the captain through the gloom
twist himself ono side and with wrench OF
the wheel steer in close to the New YORK
shore, to strike the weakest part oil the current.
At the same time, the tug, which had boon
earnestly laboring, pulled with renewed vigor
in quick, inpatient way. AS the increasing
current called for an extra squirt OF steam, she
struggle, along in fine style, with
smoke stack rocking and the water boiling
from under her stern, until only
lew more vicious kicks of the propeller were
needed to send her arounl the bend. Tho
task was almost done, when an explosion shook
the buildings and broke tho windows on both
shores. A mass OF splinters and rcd-hot Goals
rose into the air above the tug, then thick
cloud OF steam shredded them, and when tho
cold wind had blown away the steam, all that
could be seen of the tug was the sharp bow,
torn and shattered and just sinking. There
had been six men on the tug. There was not
left sign of them, living or dead
Tho lost tug was the Dorie Emory, and that
six men had gone down with her The Dorle
Emery was owned by Angelo j. Avoia OF
iIobokcn and his hro,hcr.in-law, A. l.. Cap
pcra;n. She WAS I'M old Philadelphia boat, 81
tons and was brought TO llobokcn about SIX
months ago. Here she was ovcrhauled, but
The old boilers were left in her She carried
the following crew: Captain and pilot, Carrot
NJ iris; Engineer and half owner, Angelo L.
Cnpporata; Cook Tom DAVIS; Fireman, namo
unknown; Deck hand, Tom Morris, son OF the
pilot; besides, there was said to be another
deck hand,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10
lSecineS.

Lemon Syralp.-Squeeze the lemons,
straining carefully that no pulp re
mains. To one pint Of juice add two
pounds Of sugar; set it away until
completely dissolved, stirring OCCASION
ally, and then bottle it. One or two
teaspoonfuls of this syrup in a glass of
water makes good lemonade.
Baked Sour Apples. Peel nice tart
apples, leave whole, remove the core by
running narrow knife around it, set
it on deep pie plate and fill the holes
with sugar /; drop on the sugar in each
apple three or four drops of lemon
extract, or CRATE nutmeg over them;
pour one teaspoonful of water on each
apple; bake in a moderately hot
oven: serve cold; very nice. Try
them.
Hominy and Fa1ina. "A change of
dish of hominy or farina is very pala-
table. Farina should be mixed thin
about like meal mush-and boiled
about an hour over hot water. HON.
my should be soaked in cold water
over night, and boiled for an hour,
with little salt, in the morning. Eat
with sugar and milk or butter and
sugar
To .Broa IHdcherel. Clean and care
fully wipe goodsized fish; split it
entirely down the back; put little oil
over the fish with a feather, lest the
delicate skin should be broken by the
gridiron, the bars of which must be
rubbed with fresh suet. Chop a little
parsley and fennel very fine, season
with pepper and salt and rub into a
thin slice of butter. Fill the back of
the mackerel with this mixture before
you put it on the gridiron and then
broil it over clear fire. 1t will require
from twenty to thirty minutes to cook
it thoroughly; serve with sauce.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10
The Housewives Table.
SOLIDS.


Wheat -four, one pound is one quart.
Indian meal, one pound two ounces
are one quart.
Butter, when soft, one pound is one
quart.
Loaf sugar, when broken, one pound
is one quart.
White sugar, powdered, one pound
one ounce are one quart.
Best brown sugar, one pound two
ounces are one quart.
Eggs, ten are one pound.
LIQUIDS.
-Four large tablespoonful are one
and one-half gilis.
A common sized tumbler holds one
half pint.
A common-sized wine glass holds
half gill
A teacup holds one gill.
A tablespoonful is half an ounce.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10
THE WAR IN the BALKANS,
Resumption OF Hostiiities Regarded as
Certain.

NcEtutn.
A dispatch from Philippopolis says; The
Turkish delegates have arrived in this city.
A meeting OF citizens was held and the bishop
urged them to repudiale tho proposal to 10.
store tho status quo ante, The Russian agent
was present and said that the delegates had
preceded European commission, and that
the Sultan's special commissioner was coming
10 roorsanize the organic statutes, lie warned
his hearers that il tho commissioner was
not received Turkish troops would enter tho
country, and that Russia would refuse assist.
ance TO the Roumolians, Tho meeting, how
ever, declined TO accept tho commits ion, or TO
treat on the matter Of restoring the status quo
Rnte, The Russian agent then withdrew from
the meeting, The meeting alterward sent to
tho various foreign consuls u copy of a reso-
luton, which, in substance, was as follows:
That the Turkish delegates be re-
quested to postpone their mission and depart
Tor their homes; that the citizens OF Philippe
polls only acknowledge Sofia, tho capital of
Bulgaria us tho seat OF governments; that tho
army Of Eastern Roumelia aud tho educated
classes being absent at the seat of war; the ciii-
zens are unable to treat on such an important
subject to the province, and, having sent Co.
900 men to the war, they cannot listen to
proposal for the restoration Of tho status quo
ante.
A dispatch from Nissa says: Col. Horva.
tovitch has been appointed commander.in-
chief of the Servian armies. In official circles,
it is thought that the resumption of hostilities
is certain, owing 10 Prince Aloxander's refusal
Of tho terms proposed by Servia. 1t is stated
that fighting has been resumed.
A London dispatch says the Bulgarian gov
eminent has sent another circular letter to the
powers. 1t points out that Scrvia fist de-
clared war; that, after revorses, the Bulgarian
ruler forced the Servians TO retire to their own
territory; that, despite the armistice agreed
to, the Servians continued hostli,ies against
Widdin, and that 1t was owing to threats mado
by the Austrian minister at Belgrade that
Alexander agreed to an armisticc and invited
Seryia to appoint delegates to arrange matters.
ii asks the powers TO appreciate the fact that
the BulSarians, when victorious, exercised
moderation at the risk of enabling the Servians
10 recover their strength. Meanwhile, Bulgaria
awaits Servia's counter proposals Prince
Alexander gives assurance that he will not try
TO influence the Roumelians against the Porte's
delegates, but he asks the powers to persuade
the Porte 10 defer notion until alter the CON
clusion OF peace with Servia.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10
A IjOmesticated Moose.

A half-breed Indian in the Dead
River region in Maine has homestead
ed huge moose, and uses him in the
farm work. In the winter, when the
moose is hitched to sled and is driven
upon the ice, there is no horse in the
country round about which can keep
up with him. The ha!f-breed turns
his big steed into an enclosure with a
fence of ordinary height. Once in a
while the moose jumps out and goes
on an excursion, but as he never fails
10 return, this privilege is not be-
grudged him.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10
A SERIES OF EXPLOSIONS.
Dire Havoc Caused by n Leaking Natura
GINS Pine.


A terrific natural gas explosion occurred a
No. l45 Grant street, Pitsburg, Pa, recently
in the cellar of house occupied by Ms. j.
Meehan. Almost simultaneously similar OK
plosions, accompanied by tremendous reports,
occurred in the adjoining cellars Of Levi:
Favilla, a fruit dealer, AMI j. j. Flannery's
livery stable and undertaking rooms. There i;
six-inch main running along Grant stieet,
but no connections with the houses in that
square. The gas probably escaped from the
main, and found its way TO the adjoining
cellars.
Early one evening Katy Griffin, domestic
in the employ Of Mrs. Mcehan, started for the
cellar for coal, taking with her q lighted
lamp. At the cellar door, she requested
Mrs. Phipps, who was in the room, to
hold the lamp. No sooner had she opened
the door than the gas rushed out and
ignited from the lamp in Mrs. Phipps' hands
A terrible explosion ensued, followed in
quick succession by explosions III the eel
lars of Flannery and Favilla. The noise
was heard squares away and created
the utmost excitement. Sheets OF flame
burst from the windows, doors and sides of the
wrecked houses From within was heart
the screams Of terrified women and children
Several men forced their way through
the fire into Mrs. Meehan's house, where
lelllDle SlSnu met thSli eaEe. tphs
uron the floor, with every vestige OF clothing
burned from her body, was lying Katie
Griffin, bleeding from deep CASH in
her side. Near her was Mrs. PEpps wrapped
in flames Both women were picked up, ans
quickly carried from the burning building. L
was found that Katie Griffin was burned be
You'd hopes of recovery. Mrs. Phipps was Sc
verely burned, but her injuries are not consid
cred fatal. On the upper floors Of Mrs. Nee
hans house there were eight women ant
children, and in Flannery's were Mrs. Elan
merry and two babies. In Favilla's there wa!
Mrs Favilln and her nephew, j. E. Case. TIT
fire spread SO rapidly that they were rescued
with difficulty. All were finally taken out un
| injured, except Mrs. Favilla and young Case,
| who were severely hurt by the falling debris
Meanwhile the flames had gained such head
way that they could not be controlled, ant
Flannery's three story brick building was com
| plctely destroyed. The other houses were no
entirely burned, but they We're so badl.
wrecked by the conclusions that it will prob
ably be necessary to tear them down. Th
loss will reach $4,000.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10
Will of Mr. nndricks

The will OF the late Vice President Hen
bricks has been probated. Il is in Mr.. Hen
bricks writing and the paper is yellow with
age. 1t reads as follows:-
]. Thomas A. Hendricks, of Marion County.
Indiana, do make this my last will and tcsta-
ment, hereby revoking any and oil wills by me
at any time heretofore made. | give, bcqueath
and devise to my beloved wife, Eliza Z. Hen
bricks, all my personal aud real property Of
every description whatever and wherever To-
Gated. Also all my rights, claims, chosen in
action and in fee simple, TO have and to hold
the same to her and her heirs. In wi mess
whereof, have hereunto set my hand, and, il
agreeable to her, l desire that she shall be ex-
ecutrix thereof
THOMAS A. HENDRICKS.
Signed and delivered in our presence ard
Attested to by ms in the presence of the trs-
tator and in the presence of each other, at h1
request.
WISsLow 5. PIERCE,
J. H. McKERNAN.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10
Mushroom CuIt,rc.

The demand for mushrooms in large
cities and towns makes the culture Of
this delicacy of interest to gardeners
and others living in close proximity
to markets for the same. To make
the production of mushrooms by ar
tificial means profitable, the making
of the beds must be regulated so that
their crops of edible fungi will come
at a season when there are no uncul-
tivated mushrooms in the markets.
During the winter season and the ear
ly Spring the price per pound paiG for
mushrooms in New York City varies
from IS cents to sl.50 per pound.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10
Inse,,on rraugnr w,n Danger.

fraught with danger Rcn,d diseases of tne
most stubborn and fatal character have this
initial symptom, To disreg9rd Z Is 70 invite
them, Hostetter's stomach EiUers has tie
special quality OF stimulating urinary secre-
ton and DISCHARGE To n degree Cun7upant with
health, and no further, IL IS not IN eNCitant
OF the organs, like the unmedirated stmull OF
commerce. IL simply RrOusCs them when
their activity and Vitality are impaired, This
stimulating and tonic action the BittcrS like
wise eXerts upon the bowels, the liver and the
stomach, II aVcrts renal disease, cures dSs-
pepsia, prevents and remedies fever and aSUe,
and removes bliOusnCss and constipation,
No finer tonic exists, and to persons with a
tendency 20 govt u strongly recommends
ITSELF, as II Is line depurent ot the blood.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10

1t Is asserted that the number of
sheep is diminishing in Europe, This
Is attributed to more land being
brought into arabic cultivation and
cropped with roots and forage plants.
But the total amount Of meat and
wool does not appear to have de-
creased.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10

1t is estimated that 40, 900 people viewed the
body of tho late Vice-Presilent Hendricks
Monday. At 4:l5 o'clock Monday, the
doors of the court house were closed.
In n quarter OF an hour the ma shal
and his assistants and representatives OF the
committees marched to the court house. The
easket was borne through The south entrance
to the street, where it was placed in the
hcarse, and, escorted by the four Indianapolis
military companies. returned to the parlor Of
the homestead.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10
a Prienn Rraak.

A pntsburg, Pa. dispatch SAYS: Seventeen
prisoners, amcng the number some of the most
notorious criminals in the state have C. capped
from the Beaver county Jail by cutting the
corridor and window bars and letting them
selves over the walls by means of blankets
taken from their cells. Once outside they
quietly scattered. Nine have been recaptured.
This is the second jail delivery ut this PRISON
within north.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10
A Soulful Annette.

Miss Clara Cat the front door,
Goodnight, George. dear. As you
Look upon the moon on your journey
homeward, let the thought come t.,
you that l, too, am gazing toward the
same pale orb. and our souls will hold
sweet communion. Goodnight.
A little later. Miss Clara Gin the
house)-Mother. do you know what
become of all those cold buckwheat
cakes left over from breakfast?
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10
The Care of Horses.

If those having the care of horses
would study into the question of care
and management it would conduce to
the well being of the animals and the
profit of the owner. For instance, it
has been stated, and widely copied in
journals without comment, that to
give horse style and grace he should
be fed from colthood up in a manager
so high as to cause some exertion to
reach the food. Nothing could be
wider of the mark aimed at. If an
animal has not the physical eonforma-
ton to give style he can never be made
to assume high head without I'M
pairing valuable points elsewhere. In
fact, if high head could be given by
feeding from a high manger, this
would correspondingly dep ess the
spinal column behind the shoulders.
Improved action and style are the
result of careful training, and can only
be developed measurably in any ami
nal. In other words, you cannot even
measurably change the conformation
of an ANIMAL without in the same
measure changing the centre of gray
ity. Hence stumbling and other disa.
bilities. The horse naturally chooses
to stand with the fore feet somewhat
higher than the hind feet For the
farm horse especially the feed box
should be rather low than high, ami
the manager, and not rack to be
reached up to, should hold the hay.
The horse that works all day re-
guires rest at night. The owner who
gives the best food, grooming, and
bedding to the animals under his care
gets the most labor out of them for
! his money The food and drink should
especially be clean and of the best.
Not long since an item went the
rounds that dusty or musty hay was
as good us the best, if moistened will,
1 slightly sailed water. The medication
does not in the slightest alter the bad
qualities of the hay The result OF
such feeding is wind broken, heavy
horses. Musty hay is not even fit for
decent store cattle.
In winter nothing about a stable is
more economical than good blankets to
be worn in the stable and to be car
ried with the team wherever driven
with which they may be covered when
standing. Letting down the checl;
rein when going up hill and easing the
rein when horses are at rest should
naturally be suggested to the driver
Yet how many are instructed so tc
do? 1t is attention to little things
that brings profit, and in no respect in
farm economy are many owners more
derelict? than in the care of teams oil
horses and mules.-Chicago Tribune
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10
Home Items and Topics.
-"All your own fault
II you remain sick when you can
Get hop bitters that never-Fail.

III you remain sick when you can
Get hop bitters that never--Fail
Tho weakest woman, smallest child aud
sickest invalid can use hop bitters with safety
and great good.
Old men lettering around from Rhcuma-
tism, kidney trouble or any weakness will be
made almost new by using hop bit.ers.
Icy My wife and daughter were made
healthy by the use Of hop bitters and rec
ommend them TO my people. Methodist
Clergyman.
Ask any good doctor il hop
Bitters are not tine best family medicine
On earth
-Malarial fever, Ague and Biliousness,
will leave every neghborhood as soon as hop
bitters arrive.
My mother drove tho paralysis and
neuralgia all out of her system with hop Bit
ters, Ed Os,cego Sun
ts-Keep the kidncvs healthy with hop
bitters and you need not fear sieaas-s.
The vigor of youth for the aged and in
firm in hop bitters I!
l-"At the changeo of life nothing equals !
Hop Bltters to alay all troublesincident
1.-THE best periodical for ladies to take
monthly, and from which they will receive
the greatest benefit is hop bittersn
Thousands die annually from some form
| Of kidney disease that might have been pre-
vented by timely use Of hop bitters.
| indigestion, weak stomach, Irregular.
ties OF the bowels, cannot exist when hop BIT
ters are used.
A timely s. uss of hop
Bitters will keep a whole family
In robust health year at a little cost.
TO produce real genuine sleep and child
like repose all night take little hop Ditto,
on retiring.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10
Sagasta's Peril

A Madrid dispatch says: Gen. Salamanca,
the representative Of the liberal element Of The
amy, adheres TO the party OF Gen. Lopez
Dornmguez. Senior Martos also ahanlons Pre-
mier Sagasta's party, in order to Join the Dom
ingucz PARTY. The fall of Sagasta is considered
imminent, end lie will probably be succeeded
by Domnguez, at the head of Liberal
Coalition
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10

"A lucky man is rar9r than a white crow
says Juvenal, and We think he knew. How.
ever, we have heard Of thousands Of lucky ones
and we propose 10 let their secret out. They
were people broken down in health, suffering
Sropsy And sunni sT iyi'g weF SiP aeHS
enough to hear of and wise enough TO use DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery" the SOY.
ereign blood purifier, tonic and Alternative OF
the age.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10
Fighting in Egypt,

a Carlo dispatch says: A British force CON
sisiing of 100 men, aided by the steamboat
Lotus has defeated 1000 rebels near Giniss
A body of rebels attacked the Fort at An.bigs
and were re2ulsed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10

The English liberals now lead the combined
opposition in the parliamentary elections. The
Latest returns show that 2Sj liberals, 225
tories and s. Parnellites have been chosen.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10
Fartharake in Algeria.

An earthquake has thrown down man,
houses in Moscara, Blidal and Medeah. ans
destroyed three-quartcrs OF the town Msila
ThIrty-two persons were killed and II injured
Among the victims are several Europeans.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10

When man is hanging, cut him down,
then go through his pockets Teras Post.
When a man is coughing give him Red
Star Cough Cure. Baltimore Nsics,
When you want to conquer pain, use ST.
Jacobs Oil. -Philadelphia Nslos.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10
A Terrible Mistake.

A great mistake is made by any person who
ing any kind of herbs. The only known cure
for the Asthma is DR.. Taft's ASTHMALINE
Trial bottles sent free. See advertisement
neyt week
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10

When you visit or leave New York city, save baggage
expressaee and So carriage hire and stop at the Grand
Un;on Hotel. opposite Grand Central depot.
eco elegant rooms fitted up al cost OF one milton
dollars. 81 Gr3 upward per day. European pan. Ele-
vator. Rcstaurant supp led with the Oes. Horse cars
stages and elevated railroad TO ali depots Families
can live better Tor less money at tue Grand Union
Hotel than al any other irst-ciass hotel IN the city
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10

Billy Reed, a notorious confidence man from
Boston, has been arrested in New TX city,
hGiged with matchmaking Charles c. Noble
n wealthy JEFF .rsnn county farmer
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10

Dccnne or man or woman, prema-
turely induced by excuses or bad practices,
speedily and radically cured B1o!i dlluStrated
Dispensary Medical Association. Buffalo. \. Y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10

Furniture buyers visiting Boston will find
that Keeler q Co.'S wareroorls are flied with
all the newest styles of artistic goods at lowest
prices. 81 to 81 Washington ST. cor. of Elm.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10
August s, 1866.
Spanish Affairs.

The new Spanish cabinet has accepted the
Pores settlement of the Csrolnes qucs ion.
A dispatch from Bordeaux says; Senior Zor.
lila, the Spanish agita,or, has started for Spain
tor the purpose of fomenlins a rising in hvo
oil a republic.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10

William j. Coughlin, OF Somerville, Mass,
says: In the fall of 1876 was taken with BLEED
ING OF LUNGS followed by a severe cough. !
lost my appetite and flesh, aud was confined TO
my bed. In 1877 was admitted to the Hospital.
The doctors said had a hole in my lung as big
as q half dollar. At one time report went
around that was dead. l gave up hope, but
a friend told me OF Dr.. WILLIAM HALL 5
BALsAM FOR THE LUNGS. got bottle, when,
to my surprise, commenced TO feel better,and
to-day feel better than for three years past
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10
Allow Boat Blown to Pieces.

The tow boat Iron ~ was blown 80 pieces
ct Hers Islam !, in the Allegheny River, re
Gently, and two persons were killed AMI iivi
injured.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-10

Of health is to be found in DR.. Il. V. Pierce's
"Favorite Prescription" TO the merits Of which
as remedy for female weakness and kindred
affections thousands testify.