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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-09-03
SUNSET AND THE SULTAN.
His Majesty and Minister Cox Say Pret-
~ Words to Each Other.

~ VVIu 10 Eucn OlheEs
A dpatch from Pera says The first audience
which Minister Cox had with the Sultan could
not possibly have been more earnest and cor
dial. Mr. Cox, in presenting his letters of
eredence, spoke OF the pleasure which he lelt
in being selected to represent America in
coun ny associated in his mind with many
pleasant memories offormer travel and sojourn
in the East. Referring then to the long stand
ing friendship be,w the two countries, he
said that he felt sure that the mutual interest
OF Justice and tradition would never allow any
other relations TO prevail but those of amity
and friendship. lie WIS personally gratitied
10 follow predecessor who had established
such li-fsctDry relations with his majesty,
and would endevor to continue TO increase the
cordiulity OF such ties if POSSIBLE. His maes-
ty's reply was most amiable and courteous He
said he was very much plensed at the selection
which the President had made, and heard with
great satisfaction that the minister was already
well acquainted with Turkey. H. trusted that
The great friendship which had always existed
between the two countries would never change.
Mr.. Cox evidently created very favorable
impression, as at the private audience which
followed his majesty declared that he would
extend tho same friendship to him that he had
shown to Gen. Wallace, The Sultan spoke
much of his respect and friendship for Mr..
Hewitt, and referring to the handsome present
which the latter had recently sent, made use of
The exquisite tobacco jar during the interview
In order to show his appreciation of the gift
Mr.. Cox took this opportunity to thank the
Sultan for the great compliment paid to Amer
len in allowing the corvette Quinnebaug to be
locked and repaired without expense, assuring
his majesty that tho American government
would be happy to show similar courtesy
nh IN, 80
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-09-03
King ChoIera's Court,

Twelve new cases and IA deaths were re-
ported in Madrid in IL hours recently. Sus-
picous cases of sickness are reported at NAL
aga.
There were AIT new cases Of cholera md
l49S deaths from the disease reported through
Spain in one day.
A Paris dispatch says Nj. Allan large, min
ister of the interior, denies that there are any
cases of cholera in Paris or the suburbs or in
adjoining departments.
A Marseies dispatch says: There has been a
.udden increase in the mortality in this city,
s. deaths being reported in one day, 43 OF
which were caused by cholera. A panic is
hourly expected. Since the outbreak of the
epidemic 5000 persons have fled the city.
A dispatch from Toulon says: All the thea
tres here have closed and the hotels and shops
are closing. The people are Respondent.
Twelve new cases OF cholera and six deaths
from the disease were reported at Salon. Sew
eral deaths from cholera have occurred at
Lancon, Cornllon, st. Chamas, Champa, Gnas
and Bonnie. AT Bonnie n member of the
Chamber Of Deputies and the mayor Of the
town have died of the disease.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-09-03
BOYCOTTING IN IRELAND.
The Advantage Taken of the Crimei
Act ENuiratiOn,

An extraordinary state of affairs prevails al
Rathkcalc, county Limerick, Ireland. For the
past few days respectable traders have been
subjected to annoyance by the intimidatory in.
flurncc OF the National League in consequence
OF having supplied bread and provisions to
persons who had incurred the displeasure OF
the branch. A respectable hotel keeper is one
OF the sevcrcst sufferers by this system of boy
cotiDg. So great is the influence OF the
branch that the owner of the establishment
finds it difficult to get any bread or meat.
Placaids are posted up holding re-
spectacle people up to odium because
they do rot comply with the man.
dates Of the league. A vigilance commit
tee has been appointed, whose business it is
to watch traders who act contrary to the
wishes OF the league. If any person OBJ.
noxious to th't body is supplied with pro-
visions the offending trader is sommoned be-
fore the court at the league rooms and called
TO account. He is then either fined or expelled.
In the latter case, should any person speak to
or have dealings with him the former is at
once boycotted. This is return to the worst
system which prevailed unler the old Land
League, and indicates tendency in the
country districts to take advantage OF the ex-
plratlon OF the crimes act. Those who favor
the Nationalsts think that the proceedings
yesterday at the conference of the Irish parlia-
mcnIary party, and subsequently at the
meeting of the national hague will inaugurate
4 new epoch in the history of the country
They say that on the previous night the book
was closed upon the past only to be reopened
al another place; that the first entry on
the new page is the one word "unity," sum-
ming up the whole parliumentry system by
winch the party hope to succeed in achiev-
I'M; 'hn objects 81 its existence, namely, by
rts I'd union and solidarity of action. Saws tho
Frermans J0Hrndi 'If we are to have a
parliamentary party ut nll it must be the
abics', truest' stanchcst body of men whom
any efforts can bring together" 1t commends
the resolution pnssed, whereby it is recon-
mchded TO the constituencies that candidates
be required to pledge themselves, if elected,
10 sit, act and vote with the party, and to re-
hgn their seats if ut any time they are required
10 do so BY minority of their colleagues. An
mt-NationPlisr, though Rome Rule journal,
argues that MIR. ,Iarnel will make a fatal error
u lie assumes, as he appears inclined to do,
mat as with following of 40 he was able to
ioce the Irish land act upon Parliament, 50
with following oil so he will be able to repeal
the union. lie may do much by persuasion,
but II he attempts to play dictator his power
will be shattered.
The Elrl of Devon has addressed a letter to
his tenants offering to sell any holding under
the land purchase net at the price agreed on
by the tenant and agent. He is the first land
lord in Ireland TO make such an offer to his
tenants.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-09-03
A Campaign seers, Given Away.

In the campaign of 1884 the two candidates
for governor IN pivotal Western State
arraigned for series of joint discussions
Both men were popular, both Of fine appear,
ance and were so we'll matched In mental
force and as orators that tho contest between
them promised to be magnificent one. For
several weeks the scales balanced evenly,
But one day the brilliant Republican can.
didate came up ailing. He seemed overcome
and spoke laboredly. The next day he was
even less effective, Later no was compelled
to ask his opponent for postponement of
certain appointments, which was granted
Before the campaign ended he had abau.
doned the field altogether,
Meantime the Democratic candidate con-
tlnued his canvass, seeming to grow stronger,
cheerier and more effective with each sue.
ceodng week He was elected One evening
in December while entertaining several gen
tlemen he SAID:
" will tell you campaign secret-which
gave me the election With the opening of
my campaign began caring for my liver.
knew that disordered or torpid liver meant
dullness and possible sickness. took some,
thing every day. When my opponent began
failing knew his trouble to be his liver an |
felt like prescribing for him, but feared if |
did so he might beat mo! grew stronger a,
the campaign progressed often MAXIM two
speeches day. Even my voice, to my sur,
prise, did not fail me once All because
Warmers safe cure kept me in A trim. "
Ex-Governor Jacob, of Kentucky, also made
campaign tour under precisely similar cir.
cumstances and says lie kept up under the ex-
hsusting strain by use of the same means =.
Rochester Union.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-09-03
Grant and the Wood Thief.

When Grant lived in Missouri he
found some one was stealing wood
from his land. He watched one night
and saw neighboring farmer cut a
tree, load it on his wagon and drive
off. Joining him farther along the
road Grant sang out: Hello, Bill !
Going to st. Louis with your wood 2"
"Ye-es." "What do you ask for it?"
"About a." "All right, I'll take it,
Draw it over to the house." Cant.
This loads promised There's no
use holding off. You must haul this
to my house and pay me $40 TO the
rest you've taken. That will be only
half price" "If / don't | suppose
you'll sue me before the squirrel"
mo; we won't trouble the squire or
the public. Well settle this now
and springing forward Grant grabbed
the fellow by the collar. This was
enough. The fellow hauled the wood
to Grants house but begged the cap
tain to keep still That ended thu
thieviDg.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-09-03
BATTLING FOR The FAITH,
Negro Uprising I'm the Interior OF
Africa.

Africa.
Secretary of State Bayard is in receipt OF
dispatch from Sierra Leone, giving accounts
interior of Africa. The dispatch is dated July
IA last, and was sent by Consul Lewis Mr.
Lewis says hive the honor to bring TO tho
notice oil the department OF state the hct OF an
extraordinary movement among the M"ham-
medans I tho Nigritnn regions extending
from limbuct0o to the west colsl, II nppeals
that in 1880 n Mandinlo named Sanudns, oil
extraordinary intelligence and energy, con-
ceiyed the idea that he w0s called ol Tod 10
wage war ior tho suppression OF paganl-m,
and the o, cnipg oil the roads to 'fe coast,
which in cetuin districts have been Ion grner-
atoms sui jecied to excessive blackmail and to
the plundering Of vagabond tribes
During the lust five years he has collected
nm army consisting of foot and horst of about
100, 900 men. MohNmmedan youth wherever
he goes, flock to his stau:hrd, ANXIOUS not
only to secure tho reward in the hereafter
promised to those who fight for their religion,
but to carry oil the rich spells OF time which
these expeditions tint battle ior the faith are
sure to win, X y said that Samulus' army is
divided into three portions; one is operating
near tho head waters Of the Niger. This por-
ton recently drove certain French troops from
the gold regions Of Boure, of which they had
nols a lnrgo Town on IN, Nj, or occupied
ahon, ,h,co ve,rs ogo Inv the French. who
hova .r.cIed yGnti6cni;ons there, Another
nor,;on If ,ho army ia onerotmp in the REGIONS
east If Iibcrin, md, by sunpressinr The dis
turbng elements, unfettering trade and ill.,
PRODUCING u knowledge of religion and letters,
!. in one sensc onening the way for negro
;mm;gmnts of intcllipence aud energy from
Amer;cn IN nusb ont from the Airica- Ameri-
can renuhl;c n The healthy and fertile regions
Of Tho m,or;or In another sense it is fore.
stollino The whole region for Mohammedanism,
and making il difficult, if not impossible, j
;nJeeI II Is desirable 10 convert Tint country
20 ,no e,,h ;mnnrtcl from America by the
;mmirronts
The third norton of the army is approaching
the cost a few miles northwest of Sierrs
Leone. 1t has secured the submission by
force or voluntary surrender of all the tribe:
on the woy for 500 miles back. The largest
and most important pagan Kingdom on this
side of The Niger was Soolina, of which Talaba
n large commercial city, was the capital. Fol
the lust 60 years tho Fulah Mohammedanl
have been irving, by diplomacy and by arms
to subdue this city to the faith, but it has
always successfully resisted both diplomat and
warrior. Inst wear Samuius' army in over
whclming numbers, surrounded it, and
called upon the King to surrender and
profess Islam. This he refused to do
'I,a town xyno than inyastel and aftei
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-09-03
Counterfeiter Whites Kit,

Chief Brooks of the secret service of the
treasury ut Washington. has received from st.
Louis photograph Of Lucien White the chief
Of the counteIfeters of Brazilian currency,
together with the dies, plates and other mate
rials used by the counterfeiters. Chiel Brooks
attaches no importance to the state
ment that White had Brazilian nc
completes. He has no information of that
sort either from the secret service detectives
or from the Brazilian government. White and
his accomplish will, Chief Brooks thinks, he
convicted, just rs the man who counter
leited the currency Of Guatemala were con-
victed in New York several months ago. No
other cases have been discovered since the act
of 1884, making counterieiting the the cur
rency of a foreign nation u penal offence, was
passed. At that time certain persons were
understood to be making preparations to coun.
terfet notes Of the Bank OF England, but they
abandoned the project when the act was
passed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-09-03

1t is proposed to have natural monu.
ment to General Grant on Mt McGregor.
Down near the mountain station is rus
tic covered lookout which is called the
Eastern Lookout. From its platform
one has wide view of the Hudson val
ley for many miles. This was the place
last visited by Grant when he made that
memorable journey in his invalid chair
from the Drexel cottage, two or three
days before he died To the right of
this lookout is great overhanging rock.
1t is proposed to trim off the under
growth in front of it, then chisel off its
face and cut there, in. letters thirty feet
in height, the name "Grant." This will
be the only inscription except possibly
the sim date of his death. Mr.. Drexel,
in whose cottage General Grant died, has
subscribed $3.50 toward this monument.
-Neo York World.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-09-03
CHILDREN'S COLUMN.
A Harn-Yard Iiiat.

/ learned a good lesson when l was
little girl, says lady. One frosty
morning l was looking out of the
window into my fathers arn-yard,
where were many cows, oxen and
horses waiting to drink, The cattle
all stood very meek and still till one Of
the cows. in turning around, happen
ed to hit her nelghbor, whereupon
the neighbor kicked and hit another.
In five minutes the whole herd were
kicking each other with fury. My
mother laughed and said, "See what
comes of kicking when you are hit"
Just so | have seen one cross word set
a whole family by the ears some fros-
ty morning Afterward, if my broth
ers or myself were a little irritated,
she would say. "Take care, my chill
dren, remember how the fight in the
barn-yard began. Never return q
kick for hit and you will save yout
selves and others a great deal of trou,
ble,"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-09-03
IN A loATHsomt DUNGEON.
Terrible sunerings OF Ex-COnsul-
General Van Bokelen.


G. A, Van Bokelen of New York, ex.United
States consul.general at Port au Prince, has
arrived in Philadelphia, pa., us apassanger on
the American steamer Haytian Republic, from
Port au Prince, Ho tells q remarkable story
OF outrageous treatment at tho hands OF the
Ilaytiun government While acting as consul
general, Mr., Van Bokelen married Hytian
woman, and at the end OF his term Of
Office took up the business of dealing
in paper money OF the native govern
ment, Az this he made considerable money,
and then desired to invest part of
his gain in real estate, but this was forbidden
by a law Of lIayti, which denies that right to
any but native born Ilay,ian, He evaded the
law, however, and purchased a piece oil prop
in Port an Prince, which transaction reaching
the ears OF President Solomon, he caused Van
Bokelen 3 arrest, and had him locked up in
wretched dungeon in the government prison at
Port au Prince, Here his only companions
were negroes OF the most debased type, many
of them being murderes and desperadoes, and
very often tho prison, which is small ana
wretched structure, built on low, swampy
ground, was crowded with nearly 800 priso-
ners, Mr. Van Bokelen being the only white
man among them. His dungeon was narrow
stone cell, which measured SKA feet, and the
walls were constantly dripping with
water. There the unfortunate ex-con-
sui was forced to live from March,
1884, until the 9th of June, 1885, the place
being infested with rats and loathsome vermin.
His health, which was robust when he was
first imprisoned, is now entirely broken down,
and he has become a victim to both consump-
ton and chronic catarrh, while his face is pale
and haggard and gives every evidence of long
suffering Mr.. Van Bokeen says that no at
tention was paid by President Solomon to let
tiers from Secretary Frolinghuysen, and he was
not released until Secretary Bayard wrote the
Hayt,an President demanding his instant re-
lease, stating at the same time that if he
was not released United States man-oi-
war would be dispatched to Port au-Prince,
with instructions to adopt severe measures il
necessary The truth of the story is vouched
for by the captain and purser of the ste amer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-09-03
Massacre by Apaches.

The report of the murder of three Americans
and eight Mexicans at Bassachuca by Apachcs
has been confirmed by Agapilo Franco who
has arrived Mt Nogales, Ari., from the scene Of
the massacre.
A dispatch from Tombstone says "Sixty
Apaches recently made a raid on ranches near
San Pedro, Mex, 40 miles south of this city,
and carried eff n number of horses. The raid
was witnessed by a squad Of Mexican soldiers,
but no interference was attempted. A report
reached here that the San Bernarlino
ranch famous in connection with Indian
hostilIties, had been abandoned, owing to the
bold depredations of the hostile Indians. A
party OF armed citizens has left here for
The Mexican border TO assist in driving the
Indians from United States soil.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-09-03

A Panama dispatch says The principal
topic of interest OF the isthmus is the capture
of Prestan and his return to Aspinwall under
guard, to be tried for his connection with tho
deliberate burning of that town. He was
captured in the clenagas of Santa Marta after a
brief resistance. He was severely wounded.
He arrived at Aspinwall by the steamer Dee
on the llth inst, and was Immediately
marched off, heavily ironed, to the prison. A
court martial will assemble to decide his case.
There seems little doubt that he will be con-
denned to death.
The latest news from the interior is to the
effect that Gen. Camargo has surrendered un.
conditionally, and that the revolution is vir-
tually at an end. He and % officers surren-
dered at Bucarlnanga, and the force with HIM
WAS to disband
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-09-03
CRUSHED IN AN ICE PACK.
Loss OF tho New Bedford Vhaler Isa-
bella-Wanderings of tho Crew.

Observation-Disclosures of the Crew.
The steamer Nova Scotian, which has ar
rived at Halifax, N. s., from Liverpool, via St.
Johns, N F., brought from the latter port
Capt Seablossom and 81 of the crew of tho
American whaling brig Isabella, which was
lost in the ice in Hudson straits. The Isabella
sailed from New Bedford on May 81, 1884,
and entered the ice pack on July IL. She was
crushed in the ice on the Goth Of the same
month, 20 miles north Of North bluff. All
of the crew, 20 in number, and n stowaway
were saved. They wandered about on
the ice for four days, suffering intensely from
the cold They finally reached a settlement.
Acalier, and remained there until Sept. 8,
when the whaler Ezra arrived off the place
and they were all taken on board and kindly
cared for; but, owing TO the scarcity OF
food in the Ezra, both crews had to be put on
short allowance. Up to the time OF her loss
the Isabella had taken no wholes. not having
reached the whaling grounds The steward Of
the vessel was taken sick at Acalier and re-
manned there when the others left. While on
board the Ezra one of the Isabella's crew, a
Swede named Francis Pemro, died of scurvy.
The rest of the men are all in good health.
When in Hudson's straits they had to live
mostly by hunting, their principal food being
venson and walrus flesh. The first mate
shipped on the Ezra on her arrival at st. Johns.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-09-03
Ten Thousand Lives List.

Details of the destruction in Canton and vi
einity by the great rain storm there have been
received by private parties in Washington.
The flood was the most serious WI ich has VS.
tied Canton in 30 years. More than 10000
persons lost their lives, and fur greater num-
Der are left in u starving ndtion Entire
villages were enguled and tho rice and silk
crops were almost ruined. Many of the streets
Of Canton were flooded for over week At
81 Nj city the water broke through the city
wall 1t is reported that several thousand
people were drowned in that place. The EN-.
bankments of the rivers were broken in many
places, and the waters swept across the sur
rounding country, carrying everything before
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-09-03

Close by, in the stiffness Of tho night, could
scarcely startie the ordinary individual more
tlinn do the triflng noises the nervous invalid.
But once the nerves are blaced and the system
invigornied with Hostctter's Stomach Bitters,
this abnormal scnsi.iscn' ss is succeeded by u
tranquility not to be- disturbed by trivial
causes. Impaired digestion is fertile cause
of nerve weakness and unnatural mental
gloom, and n vigorous renewal OF the ac-
ion of tho stomach is one of the surest
means of invigoraiing and quoting the
nerves. Insomnia, or sleeplessness, a form oil
acrvous disease, is PROFESSIONALLY benefited
5y sedativcs, when it is prolonged, or of FIRE
auent occurrence, but its permanent removal
is more effectually achieved with the Bitters.
This medicine is also signally efiicacious Tor
malaria, rheumatism, constipation, liver com
plaint, and torpidity OF the kidneys and blad-
Iar
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-09-03
The c.aroIIoes Question.

A dispatch from Berlin says: 1t is denied
that Germany has refused to submit the Caro-.
lines dispute to arbitration, as reported, and
it is stated that the question Of arbiirating the
difficulty has not been mooted by either Spain
or Germany.
A Madrid dispatch says: The government,
has closed the doors of the Army and Navy
Club because officers belonging to the club
have returned their German decorations, and
because the club has struck from its list Of
honorary members the name of German Off
cers and that OF the Crown Prince of Germany
The press AMI army are disguised by The ami
cable attitude that has been suddenly display cd
by the cabinet toward Germany.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-09-03
Oars in the Orient,

dispatch from Constantinople says: There
hns been grand regatta under tho patronage
of the Sultan, at the Princes islands, on the
sea of Marmora. The races took place Mt the
largest Of these nine islands, IL miles south
west of this city, called Prinkipos. The day
was lovely, with fresh brcezes, and the enuti-
full, rich scenery surrounding recalled Byron s
alluson to these islands Gas earthly para
disc" All the members of the foreign ernhas-
sizes, including Minister Cox, in their respcc-
tive dispatch boats, were present. The en-
tries were numerous. The Quinnebaug's To-
cared cutter took the first prize in the race #
men-of-war CUTTERS and the second prize in
the rice Tor eight oared cutters-bo'h at long
courses. The water was rough, but, notwith-
standing, the races were pulled off in splendid
time.