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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

One way in which members of the
w. e. Il. Z can work for temperance
is by using all their influence for it at
home. They can train up their boys and
Girls to strict total abstinence, and to
habits of working for the cause of tenn
perance. They can teach their boys to
discard, and their girls to refuse to
cook food that has wine or brandy as
one of its constituent elements. EX-
cept in critical cases, they can Danish
from the house all medicines which has
liquor as basis. They can become
thoroughly informed upon all phases OF
the temperance question, and do some
thing to create love for temperance
and temperance literature in the local
ity in which they live. They can see
that the law. is enforced with reference
to scientific instruction on temperance
in their own common schools. Can
use their influence, and it is by no
means small, to have their husbands
and grown up sons vote correctly ON
all questions relating to temperance.
They can speak Il good word, at the
critical tiuIe, to some young man who
is trying to keep,the pledge he Inns Just
signed. They can create something OF
a sentiment among the young ladies IL
gainst encouraging the attentions of a
ny young man who persistently refuses
to sign the pledge. In short, a profound
devotion to. and love fort he cause will
reveal to them Il multitude of ways in
which they can advance the interests of
.'God and home. and native land" A
bove all they can earnestly ask Gods
blessing that their efforts, and the efforts
of all the temperance workers, every
where, may be crowned with the high.
est success.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26
I. AIackie.

Attorney General, was born in Upton Coun.
ty, Tenn June II, 1882. The following
year his parents moved to Arkansas,
where he has made his home ever sine,
and which State he has represented in tie
Senate since 1916. He was educated n
st. Mary's College and st. ,Joseph's Col
lege in Kentucky. He studied law and
was admitted to practice at Washington,
Ark, the place where his parents had
originally settled, in 1865. He removed to
Little Rock, where his home now is In
1885 He was delegate to the State Con-
vention that passed the ordinance pf
secession in 1861, ana was also member
of the provisional Confederate Congress
that subsequently, met the same year q
Montgomery, Ala. He served in both the
House and the Senate of the Confederate
Congress, being in. the Senate when the
war closed. lie was elected from Arkansas
to the United States Senate March T. 1867,
but was not admitted to his seat. He
made the test oath case as to lawyers In
the Supreme Court of the United States
and gainedi it. He practised law at Little
Rock with success till 1874, when he was
elected Governor OF Arkansas without
opposition and at the expiration Of his
term was elected to the United States
Senate, again having no opposition, and
succeeded Powell Clayton. He has taken
high rank rs Il lawyer from the day he
entered the Senate, and has for some time
been member OF the Judiciary Com
mittee
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26
General News,-Sifted.
The British are eyacuating Korti.

The British are eyacuating Korti.
Sharp skirmishing has been going on
in the ncighborhood of Suakim.
The Langham hotel was burned in
Chicago last week, five persons perish
ed.
The Sanders murder trial is in pro-
gress at Montpelier.
The burning of the Boston Machine
Cos works Friday night, and the Con-
tiuental sugar refinery, the next day
mailed loss of $350,00o.
The storm on Mount Washington
Friday night was terrific beyond de-
scription. The wind had velocity of
100 to 40 miles an hour. The mer-
curry was forty-eight degrees below
zero Saturday morning.
A famine is reported in several
Counties in West Virginia.
The Indians and half-brccds in the
Northwest provinces of Canada, are in
rebellion.
Heavy frosts are reported in north
ern Texas, Sunday.
Six inches of snow fell in portions
of Virginia and n. Carolina, Sunday.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26
New Clothes.

Old clothes may be comfortable and
that are invaluable to us. How many
miles has Amaryllis walked with her
sweetheart in her old boots with how
many disappointments has she not wrestl-
ed in her old hat with its languid feathers!
how many pangs has she not smothered in
her old cloak with its rusty trimmings |!
but in spite of the dearest associations,
and a pathetic feeling that ones old clothes
are part of ones self, like the skin, they
do provoke one with disagreeable habit
of splitting and cracking and growing
threadbare, and losing altogether their
original characteristics of responsibility
and usefulness To be sure, there are
people so insane as to dislike new clothes
people who assure us that new boots are
pinching abomination, that new gloves
are an invention of the fiend, that new
gowns give one an overpowering sense Of
the unfitness of things-a sense of respon-
sibility, and of principal invested in stock
that pays no interest, not calculating that
the interest is returned to us in self com
placency and the knowledge that, come
what will, our garments are as fresh as
our neighbors'. The sage has told US that
the consciousness Of being well dressed
imparts greater tranquility to the mind
than the Consultations Of religion can at
ford" and there surely is nothing that SO
completely divests the average woman of
di6IifUy AID self sarpnnt nr the nanity to
do herself justice, as to be keenly alive to
the hole In her elbow, the shininess of her
ilk, or the rustiness of her boots that the
S0est backing has failed to medicine she
Vhas in this case pertinacious conviction
of her own unworthiness and insignia.
canoe, which does not enable her to shine.
Thoreau says that "our moulting season,
like that of the fowls, must be crisis in
our lives" and indeed many Of US find ID
SO, unless our purse is bOttomless, or like
the purse of Fortunatus; there is such o
bitter. uncertainty whether the new
things" will become us; whether the
gown will be well moulded to our figure
and draped to our fancy; whether the
bonnet will add or subtract from our years;
whether the gloves will not split at the
first trial, or the boots pinch and, above
all, whether the whole costume will con-
tinue in vogue till it is shabby, or lose its
style so early that we shall be made almost
as miserable as If we had not abandoned
the old one, And yet how much we will
endure on account Of new clothes; what
tedious hours of shopping, Of matching
colors what snubs from statesmen who
are disappointed in the brevity of our
purse, snubs from dressmakerS who de-
spise US for our love Of simplicity it may
be, or our desire to be gorgeous without
agement of our friends, who shake their
heads over our pure bases, and sometimes
orse than all, our own disapproral!
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

Miss Frances f.. Willard sends out
an appeal to temperance workers for
funds to aid Mrs. Mary Clement Leav-
lit, who is making a tour Of the world
and girdling the globe with the w. G..
\. L. Mrs Leavitt went to the Sand
witch Islands with only thirty-five dol
lars, was warmly received and enabled
to accomplish wonderful work there.
She now proposes to visit India, Chi
ma, Japan and Europe and enlist the
women of all those lands in the glorious
white ribbon army. Her sublime faith
in God and humanity, and her marvel
Gus success call for a generous support.
Dime contributions are solicited from
all and may be sent to Miss Esther
Pugh, w. G. T. U. headquarters, Cleve-
land, Ohio.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26
How they do itin Washington.

Cleveland gets up in the morning.
He also goes to bed at night.
He has no intention of marrying.
But will devote his entire time to the
Goddess of Liberty.
The aforesaid Goddess is not sister
of frailty.
She is square up and up daughter
of old Columbia.
She sleeps in her back hair.
And wears east iron-boots.
These are worn to kick with.
As a protection against such gay old
dogs as Edmunds, Hawley and Hani-
bal Hamlin.
Cleveland occupies the same bed room
Arthur did.
Miss Cleveland wears her hair short.
This is shocking.
She sleeps in Garfeld's room.
The Cabinet Officers now walk to
and from their offices,
They carry their dinners with them.
In tin pals like unto day laborers.
This is not done to catch the Irish
vote.
But in the interest of economy.
Economy doesn't live in Washing
ton.
She is a South Western damsel.
Who dresses in tow linen.
And wears number brogans.
And is the daughter of the "Horny
handed son of TOLL"
Aud we'll bet years subscription to
the SITTER that this administration does
not keep within her good graces, a
year and day.-Selah.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26
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STATE NOTES.

The Vermont livestock company of
Brattlebore has issued S62 800 of the
treasury stock, all of which has been
taken by the stockholders. The COM
pany has just made large purchase of
Colorado cattle to be put on its West
crn ranch in June.
The Putncy Baptist will dedicate their
new church TO day.
Mrs. Sarah Z. wife of David A.
Hills, died at Westminster, Sunday,
aged 81 years. She was 4 granddaugh-
ter of Maj ten. Heath of revolution
ary fame. attached to Gen. Washing
tons staff, Mrs. Hills was born in
RoXbury, Mass, where she resided
until her marriage some 80 years ago.
Her mother was Polly Davis, the
daughter of Deacon VIM. Davis, for
many years in the early part of the
present century town clerk, schOolmas-
ter and deacon of the first church in the
old town of Roxbury. Her father was
William, only son of Gen. Heath. In
her youth Sarah Davis was quite a
belle, and the center of a large circle
of admirers. She was lady of many
accomplishments and great refinement,
and possessed many interesting relics
of the revolutionary period.
Burlington opened an art loan exhi-
bition in the city hall last Monday for
the benefit of the Sherman band, which
will be continued through the week.
A meeting was held at the Van
Ness house, Burlington, on Wednes-
day to form Vermont Horscbreeders'
association,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

On Monday the President sent to
the Senate the following nominations:
for minister to England, E. j. Phelps
of Vermont; to France, Robert M.
McLanc of Maryland; to Germany Geo
II. Pendleton of Ohio; to Mexico II.
T.. Jackson of Georgia. These noinina-
tons were promptly confirmed togeth-
or with several OF less importance.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

This largest meteor seen at Bnrling-
ton for years, fell Saturday night at
about 9:22 o'clock, in the northwest.
Its brightness was that of an electric
light, illuminating the heavens i'll all
directions. One large fragment fell
from it when near the earth, but the
main part remained compact as it pas
sed out of sight below the horizon.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

At a Kansas fair two pigs were fed with
o view to determine which was the best.
The experiment lasted iifty-seven days.
One was Poland China, and weighed Sc
pounds, at the beginning and at the end
weighed l76 pounds, having made a gain
of 81 pounds, the food being three pounds
to each one pound gained. The other was
q Berkshire, and weighed Mt the beginning
81 IA pounds and at the end 1854 pounds
gaining SO "a pounds and consuming 3 10
pounds of food to each pound gained. The
Berkshire gained three-quarters OLA pound
more than the Poland China, but required
q trihe more food for each pound gained
Such experiments should be made on
every farm, as they would soon enable
farmers to grow the largest proportion Of
pork at the small It possible cost.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

Blaine is quoted as saying that he re-
CARDS Cleveland as man with a great
deal of backbone and one not likely to
yield TO pressure. He thought lis course
would ALLEVIATE the greater part of the
democratic party and that when Con-
gress met in December Cleveland
would have to look for his support to
the republican minority and a few dem
ocrats who would be willing 10 follow
his course.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26
WANTED.

Ladies and getlemen in the city or
country to receive light, simple, easy
work at home, all the year round; work
sent by mail; distance no objection
salary from 81 to $5 day, no canvass
ing; no stamp required for reply.
Address
WORLD MANUFACTURING Co.,
Box 1892, Portland, Maine.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

The Nebraska legislature has passed
a bill providing for compulsory instruc-
tons in the public schools on the sub
ject of the physiological effects of mar
eotics and stimulants.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

Edward J. Phelps, whom the Presi-
dent has just appointed ministcrto Eng
land is a resident of Burlington; an a
BILE lawyer and fine scholar The ap-
pointment will give general satisfac-
ton. Mr.. Phelps was the Democratic
candidate for governor in 1880.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

Editor Chase of tho Lyndon Union
is in Florida, and Il st. Johnsbury boy
who lives down there wrote home meet
ing him, thus: II went to the depot
the other day and, great God! father,
the first thing saw was that great, un-
godly editor of the Union standing in
the car door,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

The "Vermont baronet," Sir Curtis
Miranda Lampson, who died i'll Lon
don the other day, was born in New
Haven September 2l, 1906, and remem-
bered the place by giving it school
house some years ago.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

In Baden, Germany, during the ten
years ending in 1877, the saloons in
creased in number 5000, the brewcrics,
$50; the distilleries, $500: while the
number of butchers remained the same.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

1t is a noticeable fact that the Repnb-
lican papers, with few exceptions, treat
the new administration respectfully and
are disposed to accord due credit foa its
com mendable course, so far.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

must continue our crosstin running
parallel with the vein till we find the
presence of the ore on the surface so as
TO test it by blasting in order to form
some idea of its value.
T. Mackie.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26
william CrowninshieId Endicott.

the Secretary of War, was born in Sa-
lem II 1921 and is the son of William Put
nam Endicott and Mary, daughter of Hon.
Jacob Crowninshield. who was Repre-
sentative to Congress. He attended the
Salem schools and was graduated from
Harvard College in the class of lS47 He
was admitted to the Bar about 1850, and
few years later formed partnership with
the late j. w. Perry and continued with
him until his appointment by Gov Wash
burn to seat on the Supreme Bench in
1878. This position he held until 1882.
when he resigned on account of i'll health.
In 1882 he made an extended tour Of the
continent He was q member of the Sar
lem Common Council in 1852 1903 and,
1857, when he was elected president of
that board. He was City Solicitor from
1853 to 1868. He is member OF the His
torical society and Of the Board Of Over
sears Of Harvard College. He is direct
descendant from John Endicott. Politi-
cally Mr.. Endicott is of Wing antecedents,
his affiliation with the Democratic party
dating from the Bell-Everett campaign Of
1880, but he has never been an active poll
tician. Las fall, it may be recalled, he
was the candidate of his party for Gov
ernor in the State, but did not himself APP
pear in the canvass, and received a COM
paratively small vote. AS lawyer and a
Judge Mr.. Endicott holds high rank, and
personally he is gentleman Of the high
est character The object OF the appoint
ment is manifestly to crafty the indie
pendent allies of the Democracy.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

The Boston Star says that Lucius
Quintius Curtius Lamar rarely takes
his fnll name into the cabinet with him.,
because it crowds the apartment.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

Intending purchaser of horse doubt
fully: "What makes him lay his ears
back like that ?" Desier more In sorrow
than in anger: "I.or, sir that shows what
a sensible mammal he is, sir, He's list'n-
to all what We saws about him.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

In Prussia the amount annually spent
for liquor is six times the sum of all
the direct taxes imposed upon the poo
pie.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

The Mugwumps want nothing, but
they will be unhappy if they get it
Springfield Union.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

Gov. Pingree has appointed next
Friday, Apr. Sd, as day of fasting
and prayer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

81 would rather you did not go to
skatey Edward don't think the ice Is
safe" said a.fond mother. "You need
not be afraid Of my getting drowned; l
can swim" Fond mother: It's not
that am afraid of your being drowned !;
but if you were to get In, just think what
an awful cold you would have"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26
TEMPERANCE COLUMN.
Edited by Mrs. L.. Nj. Edmunds.
of the W. &. T. u, Weston, VT,

at is good neither to eat hesh nor to drink wine,
nor anything whereby thy brother stumbleh or Is
offended, or made weak"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

The Milwaukee Journal says Clevc-
land openes his mouth with a time
lock.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26
100000 u: ,''': sens: ''' s: d" !;

cents postage, and you will get free a
package of good of large value, that
will start you in work that will at once
bring you in money faster than any
thing else in America. All about the
100000 in presents with each box. A
gents wanted everywhere, of either
sex, Of all ages, for all the time, or
spare time only, TO work for us at their
own homes. Fortunes for all workers
absolutely assured. Don't delay.
II. HALLETT & Co., Portland, Maine.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

The legislature of Kansas has recent
ly passed a bill prohibiting the selling
or giving away of tobacco, in any form
to persons under 1G years of age.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

Mr.. Minks: "My dear, you should not
put coins in your mouth, for diseases are
often caught that way" well, Pm in
no danger from the money you give me-"
replied Mrs. Minks. And why not,
pray ?' Because you always squeeze
quarter hard enough to crush all animal
life out of it before you part with it."
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

Jacob Thompson, Buchanan's secre-
tary of the interior, died in Memphis,
Tuesday, aged 10.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26
For Sale

A full set of Timers Tools and
Stock lately owned by Mark IL. Farms
worth, deceased Said tools are first
class and nearly new. "A large lot of
manufactured goods, sap heater, su-
gar pals, stoves and other goods usual
ly found in tin and stove store. Said
goods will be sold at reduced prices.
Shop open each afternoon from this
date, and at other times by calling at
the house. Mrs. Abbic S. Farnswoath,
Administrative.
Londonderry, Jan. ), 1885.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26
He Remembered the Poor After &
Fashion.

"Well, deacon, have you remembered
the poor during this cold weather. ?"
" Yes, parson, think Of them very
often. Only yesterday q poor. shiyering
little fellow came 10 mys dUot without
clothes enough TO cover bis naiedness.
1t was avery pathetic sight.
"What did you do for he poor little
creature, deacon :"
~ let him shovel off my sidewalk, and
1t made him 81 nice and warm he actually
perspired. vi boston Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

If Cleveland can survive the wood
cuts now in circulation, he will be proof
gainst anything.-Chicago Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

Any of Your old plugs are good
frames 10 build on. Wears Condition
Powders viii build up rundown ami
NAL more than anything else known.
Weare's Powders are a dead shot for
worms. Sold in Londonderry, by
Smith " Taylor,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-03-26

$50 may really have the next waltz ?"
said Harlem dude 10 married belle the
other night; it's so good of you, Mrs. NJ.
/ know how rarely you'll consent to
waltz with anybody. l am greatly
favored" "Not at all, Mr.. Ladedah. 1
don't object to waltzing. in general it is
only my husbands absurd jealousy, you
know But Pm sure he won't mind
my taking turn with you, you know"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-01-15
sIrlllrra Iflrn Ia NIlnc.

COLUMBUS, o., Jan, 19,-rho Columbus
and Hooking Coal n Iron Company dis
covered yesterday morning that mine No 8
at Stroitsyllo was on fire, having been
fired ON the night previous, The mine has
not been In operation for some time,
though II Is ono Of the largest In the coun-
try having q capacity OF about 1875
cars per day, Entrance was gained to tho
mine by removing about fifteen feet OF earth
aud blocks which had been used In closing
an old entrance, No trouble has resulted,
ns the perpetrators were not discovered In
the act Of firing the mine, The reports arc
that some people who cndooyorod to 80 near
the mine last night were nrcd upon, but NJ
person was hurt This Is ono Of the mines
which was fred NJ another place somo two
months ago,