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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
WARLlKE ACTION.

Summons FOR Cabinet Meeting-.
Russian EIcT-of-War.
The facts that Gen. Komarof has been ap
rointed commader in chief over Turkestan,
and that Russia is sending forces rapidly to
Afghanistan, together with summons for an
early meeting of the British cabinet, is univer.
sally regarded by the press as meaning imme.
date war There must be added to this an
other fact of two Russian men-of-war in the
Sucz canal being ordered to Vladivostock with
directions to avoid British ports.
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When the nerves are unstrung, the head aches
the appetite is poor or variable, the sleep dis
turbed, and general depreciation Of vital
power is experienced. Such state ofthings
cannot long exist without development OF
serious disease. The most active and genial
ipvigorant known is Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. The absolute purity OF its spirituous
basis and botanic ingredients give it per-
manent claim to public confidence, and Its
surprising medicinal value is admitted by
medical men of distinction, by whom it is
widely used in private practice For fever
and ague-both as preventive and remedy
dyspepsia, liver complaint, bilious remittent
fever, constipation, choleraic complaints, fatu.
lence, and all intestinal disorders, it is a
thoroughly reliable remedy. 1t is the anti
febrile specific par excellence of the malarial
districts of this and other countries, where
disease born of miasma prevail, and as gen.
eral household remedy it is also universally
esteemed
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
Warning on Cinnamon,

The city coroner on Sunday last organized
Cd the sand lots in San Francisco, an anti-Chi-
nese procession, which, headed by two bands,
parnded the city. Before starting, the coroner
harangued the crowd on evils in connection
with the Chinese. The result was that every
Cllinaman who happened TO cross the route Of
the professionals was chased, and i'll treated
if caught, 1t was supposed at the time that
thee Cinnamon were more frightened than
hurt. Col. Bee, the Chinese consul, stat Is
however, that 20 of their number were badly
injured, and one fatally injured.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
BURNED TO DEATH.
Fate of New York Woman uci
Daughters Efforts TO Rescue Her.

Daughters Efforts TO Rescue Her.
Peter Shields, a travelling salesman, his wife
and lS-year-old daughter, live on the first flu
ut No. 1853 Jersey avenue, New York. He was
away recently, and his wife and daughter re.
tired carly They occupied the same room
next to the kitchen. They slept peacefully
until about o'clock, when MIS-. Shields wal
awakened by noise. She ran into thu
kitchen and found that a lamp which She
had placed on the mantelpiece had exploded
and the burning oil was dripping o.
the red hot stove. The flooring wa:
in blaze. Mrs. Shields tore the blanket
from the bed and tried to smother the flames,
The room soon filled with smoke. Mrs
Shields became unconscious, and sunk to tho
floor in the midst of the flames Her daughte'
went to her mothers rescue, and tried to drag
h.r into the bedroom, but could not Sh(
aroused the oher people in the house, ane
then went back and again tried to rescue he:
mother, who had been badly turned. Mira
Glosskopf who lives on the fiat above, picket
Mrs Shields up and carried her out into Tho
hall end then put the fire out. DR.. Cfoppe'
was summoned, but Mrs Shields was beyont
human aid. Her head WAS burned ard dis
figured beyond recognition, and the bako'
flesh hung from her back and arms. Sh'
fingered an hour and died without regainin.
consciousness Miss Shields was severed,
burned in the attempt to save her mother
jffe
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
WAR OR PEACE.
Twenty.Four Hours Given Russia to
Decide.

A London dispatch says: 1t is reported that
England's ultimstum has been forwarded to
the Russian government. 1t gives Russia "a
hours to recall General Komarof, who com.
manded the force which attacked the Afghans
on the kuskh River In the event Of Russia
failing to recall Komarof within this space OF
time, the report says, war will be declared
In the House of Commons, Mr. Gladstone
said that reply had been received from Rus
STA. He stated that Russia had already asked
Gen. Komaroff to explain his conduct in at
lacking the Afghans at Penjdeh. Mr.. Gladstone
added that Russia had not yet received Gen.
Komaroffs explanation. In regard to the
question Of the present occupation of Penjdeh,
Mr.. Gladstone stated that he had been in COM
munication upon the subject with Sir Edward
Thornton, British ambassador at St. Peters
burg, and that the latter had informed him that
the Russians do not occupy Penjdeh, but have
retired to the positions they occupied before
the battle with the Aighans.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
Probably a LunatIc.

A dispatch from Brussels says: While
Prince Rudolph, crown prince of Austria, and
Count and Countess of Flanders we're on their
way in carriage to the cathedral to attend
the TIE Deum in commemoration OF the 55th
anniversary of the birthday of King Leopold,
a man rushed wildly at the carriage, and with
his fists smashed in. the windows. The Incl
dent produced much excitement in the streets
and at the cathedral whittier the story Of it
coon travelled, much exaggerated. The man
who attacked the carriage was unknown to
its occupants. He was unarmed, and is be-
lieyed to be lunatic. He is in jail.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16

With Ely's Cream Balm child can be treat
ed without pain or dread, and with perfect
safety. Try the remedy. Itcures CatarIh, Hay
Fever and Colds in the Head. 1t Is easily ap-
piled with the finger and gives relief from the
first application. Price so cents At druggists.
60 cents by mail Ely Bros, Owego, MY. o..
Eys Cream Balm has entirely cured me OF
long standing case Of catarrb. Ihave never
yet seen its equal as n cure for colds in the
head and headache resulting from such colds:
1t is a remedy OF sterling merit.-Ed. L. eros.
ly, Nashville, Tenn.
I have been severe sufferer from Catarrh
or the past fifteen years, with distressing pain
over my eyes. Gradually the disease worked
down upon my lungs. About year and a .hali
ago commenced using Elv's Cream Balm,
with most gratifying results and am to-day APP:
parently cured.-Z. C. Warren, Rutland, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
A DIVIDED MINISTRY.

Turkey i'm Doubt whether to Aid Eng
land or Russia.
The Turkish ministry is divided in regard to
the question Of an alliance with England OF
Russia. Meetings of the ministers are held
frequently. 1t is stated that the Russian gov.
eminent has offered to surrender Kars and to
,llow Turkey to occupy the Balkans in return
for the closing of the Dardanelles and the Bos-
chorus against English nien-oi-war. The Sui
AN tayors the adoption OF a neutral policy.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
Fashion Notes


which is such a blessing to the world.
Fashion Notes.
Gold-beaded white laces are coming
in vogue.
There is a return of favor to glacs
kid gloves.
Simplicity is the rule in all dresses
for street wear.
Braid is worn on costumes, hats
bonnets, wraps and jackets.
Changeable silks are being made up
in a variety of pretty styles.
White poplins are popular among
young women for evening gowns.
Beaded bodices are coming in again
for evening wear over satin skirts.
Red cloaks, lined with red plush, are
to be the fashionable wrap at summer
resorts. .
The various gilt and silver EN-.
brodered woollen materials are very
popular.
Chenille-dotted etamine cloth, an
airy summer textile, will be favorite
evening dress fabric the coming season.
Vienna cloth is the name of a new
material used for making tailor made
gowns. 1t is deliberately embroidered
with coppery braid.
The short dolmans and visites made
of velvet, brocade, Ottoman and
broche fabrics are again in fashionable
favor, both here and abroad.
There is at present a rage for tn.
Elton, Zouave and Greek jackets fol-
house and evening wear. The Greek
jacket is especially picturesque.
Broad cashmere scarfs in red, pale
blue, white and cream are a novelty in
shawls for evening wear. They have
deliberately embroidered ends or ar.
trimmed with lambs wool fringe.
Large gilt beetles are sometime:
placed on the side of bonnet, and /;
handsome pin is placed on the bow
formed by the strings. which may b,
tied under the chin or at the side.
Mourning goods are in grenadin'
and carmelite for thin materials. Thes,
are in great variety of checks an(
plaids, and also in japanese crepe
which is very good in its wearing quail
tiles.
Braided and plated hair is NOR
fashionable than the former way O
arranging 1t in coils, and the rul
holds good when the couture is arrang
ed low, a la Grecque, or high, la Jose
phine.
The pretty Tyre shape which wa
seen in hat feathers last autumn i
now used for fans, the sides bein!
composed of ostrich feathers, the cen
tire of stiff feathers. 1t is both Cd,
and pretty.
A well known New York belle wor
at recent dinner party a trailing
gown made of palest heliotrope tull
over satin and trimmed with garland
of natural pansies, arranged with mos
artistic effect.
The Russian touloupe is the nam
of the newest wrap. 1t is a half-lon
jacket crossed in front by belt. /
has sleeves like those of visite, tel
minating in two mantelet tabs, whic
are either square or round.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
horticultural Hall Exhibit OF

Of the ffty-two specimens of ~"Peari Of
Savoy" potatoes exhibited for the Fertilizer
premiums at the rooms of the Massachusetts
Horticultural Society in Boston, all were OF
excellent quality; in fact they were so nearly
uniform in size and smoothness, That it was dit
ticult to decide which was the best specimen,
1t was generally admitted that it was one Of
the best exhibits of potatoes that had ever
been made. 1t is claimed that. the excellent
quality Of these potatoes, their uniform size,
and freedom from scab, was due to the fertil.
izer (Stockbridge) on which they were raised.
The Stoclsbridge Manure has no doubt been a
great success on potatoes. 1t makes them
grow quickly, gives good yield, andproduce a
smooth. menly potato; the reason for this is
that the fertilizer not only contains large
amount OF potash and phosphoric acid, but a
good amount OF ammonia, always in t,co forms;
one form to act early in the spring, and the
other later in the season.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
STUNNING IN DUBLIN.
The Prince and His Son at the Homes
of the Poor.

The Prince and HIS Son at the Homes
OF the Poor.
A Dublin dispatch says: The Prince OF
n small party of friends, spent an afternoon in
visiting some of the slums Of the city. Enter
ing some of the worst dwellings, the prince
freely denounced the broken floors and roofs
and sanitary wants, and said he hoped that
such dwellings would soon be swept from the
face OF the earth, at the same time expressing
his sympathy with the occupants. Mobs OF
uncouth and wlld-looking men, women and
children continually surrounded the prince,
who received them smlingly, and was greeted
in return with loud cheers. He shook hands
heartily with many Of those nearest to him,
and the old people invoked blessings upon the
heads of the Prince and Princess OF Wales and
nueen Victoria
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
A Council Of War.

1t is reported that council Of war has beer
held at st. Petersburg, at which tho Gar pre-
sided, and that the Gar has appointed Gen
Komaroff commander-in-chief in Turkcstau
and has issued orders to push 50, 900 troops for
ward to the Afghan border.
London dispatch says that adyices from
rirpul state that news has been received there
that the Russians are advancing along the lin,
of the Murghab river in the direction O
Penideh
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
Purify the Blood

floods sarsaparilla as blood purifier has no
equal It tones the system. strengthens and invig-
pratcs giving new life I have taken 1t for kidney
complaints with the best results; have used several
bottles in my family and satisfied that its reputa
ton is merited." ID. R. SAUNDERS. 81 Pearl Street
Cincinnati, Ohio.
II have used Hoods sarsaparilla for blood poison
and believe II has entirely cured wv. II. BARR
Steubenyille Ohio,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
Strengthens the System

81 had become very much run down. and generally
out Of order. very bilious. and my liver and kid
neys were more or less deranged. few bottles Of
Hoods sarsaparilla built me right up and put new
life into me. l most cheerfully recommend Hoods
sarsaparilla to the like afiicted."-w. R. sTAYNER
Cambridgeport. Mass.
II have used Hoods sarsaparilla for biliousness
think it great remedy for that complaint"-J W.
ABBOTT, Manchester, N II.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
Remiss in Their Duty

Tho government steamboat inspectors at
Baltimore have filed the result OF their investi.
cation of the collision between the steamsh ps
Frostberg and the Berkshire. They find that
the officers of both boats were remiss in THEN
duty, but extenuating circumstances rendered
it unadvisable TO revoke their license, and
they suspend for 90 days Capt. Letournnn OF
the Frostberg and Pilot Small of the Berk,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
The Nile Tide.

The Nile is like the tide--it waits foi
no one. 1t is as regular as the seasons
1t begins to rise about June 81, rise
steadily until about September /, re
mains steady until about the 21st ant
then decreases regularly until the mex
June. 1t does not vary more than five
or six days from year to year in cen
.uries, or since Herodotus wrote 40t
rssrs r. c.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
Spring Medicine

II used Hoods sarsaparilla last spring and can
truly say It helped me very much To those suffer
ing with bilious complaints. nervous prostration, OF
rheumatism. earnestly recommend it."-Mns T.
CARPENTER Kalamazoo. Mich.
II was seriously troubled with biliousness. and
sour stomach; had no appetite, and nothing tasted
good or natural. Hoods sarsaparilla gave me per.
manent relief. &C. L. BABprIr, Syracuse, NY.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
REPORTED HOSTILITlES.

a Battle Said to Have Been Fought and
500 Men Killed.
The London Standard has received a tele-
gram in cypher from correspondent in Russia,
stating that battle has been fought on the
Murghab river, and that it is reported that 500
men were killed. The dispatch was sent in
CIPHER, in order to escape the vigilance Of the
Russian censors, and the STANDARD, therefore,
refiains from mentioning is source, but says
ard assumes from the origin of the telegram
that tho Russians were defeated, but is not
cnrtain
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
statisticians show that the whe:

Statisticians show that the wheat
trade of California, Oregon and Wash
ington territory with Europe gives
employment annually to more than 400
sailing vessels going round Cape Horn.
The average passage for each vessel is
about $1,000 miles, in an average time
of little over four months.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
he DID HIS DUTY.

What the Russians Say Regs riding Gen.
"s KOmaroff's Attack.
Reliable advices from St. Petersburg state
that Russia considers the excuse of NJ. do
Giers for the attack upon the Afghans sufficient
and that the government will not recall OF even
blame Gen. Komaroff, who, it considers, did
its duty. Prof Vambe g thinks tho tn %
mans probably provoked the Afghans to cross
tho ,iyer
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
Guarding GarfeId's Grave.

since Garfield's burial, a lieutenant and l6 men
OF the regular army have guarded his grave.
Garfeld's friends in Cleveland are to be asked
by the war department how much longer they
desire the guard to remain. They are expect
ed by the friends OF Garfield in this city to
reply that they would like the guard continued
until the proposed monument shall have heen
erected over the remains.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
NOT. n Trace.

Dr. DIP. Pennington, d. DIS. $50 West
Fayette street, Baltimore. Maryland,
states that he has personally used the
Red Star Cough Cure and in his family,
and has found it prompt aud sure rem
edy for coughs and colds. No bad results
of other cough remedies. Not a trace of
opium or morphia.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
"She tried her prentice hand on man,

Anu WHsll Sn9 IUlfI ttIs IsEtItb 2
'What Is woman's WORTH" asked fair
damsel of crusty old bachelor He did not
know, so she said: W. o. man double you
o man, But woman feels worth little il
disease mas invaded her system and is daily
sapping her strength. For all female weak
ness, Dr. W. Pierce's "Favorite prescription
stands unrivaled. 1t cures the complaint ano
builds UP the system. Send two letter
stamps for pamphlet to Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16

posit aTS P opasr; fro"oEs frsiss; Prove
Priceless; Peculiarly Prompt; Psrceptibly
Potent; Producing Permanent PROFIT; Pro.
Guiding Pimples and Pustules; Promoting
Purity and Peace. Purchase Price, Petty.
Pharmacists Patronizing Pierce Procure
Plenty.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16

Everybody needs spring medicine. The blood
must be purified. the system strengthened, and the
digestive organs toned and regulated. II you have
aever tried Hoods sasaparilla do so this season.
Il has lust those purifying regulating. and strength
ng influences which you so greatly need. Take
Hoods sarsaparia now and we are sure you will DO
xlad that you resorted to this reliable spring med-
.ine Do not delay.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
Thousands Upon Thousands -!

Of testimonials of the most wonderful cures,
voluntarily sent us, we do not publish them,
as they do not make the cures. 1t is our medi-
cine, Hop Bitters, that make the cures. 1t
has never failed and never can. We will give
reference to any one for any disease similar
to their own if desired or will refer to any
neighbor, as there is not neighborhood in
the known world but can show its cures by
Hon Bittefrs,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
WAR MAY BE AVERTED,

Latest Advices from st. Petersber2 Of
n Measuring Nature.
The London Daily NevS says TINT the latest
adviccs from St. Petersburg are of n reassuring
nature, and Justify the belief that peace will DO
,naints med The English government Inns,
however, decided 10 prepare for war with in
creased energy. LII an editorial article, the
.Nevs says: If Gen. Komaroffs action wns q
pnrt of the policy OF tho Russian government,
it is needless to think Of delaying war. 1t will
be difficult 10 deal with q. government whose
generals have q trick Of ignoring instructions,
While hoping for the best, it is necessary 10
prenors for tho VI ornt
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
A Losing Joke.

GA prominent physician of Pittsburg sale
to lady patient who was complaining of he,
continued i'll health and Of his inability tc
cure her, jokingly said TRY Hop Bitters!'
The lady took it In earnest and used the Bit
tiers, from which She obtained permanent
health. She now laughed at the doctor fol
his joke, but he is not so well pleased with it
'as it cost him good patient.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16

Persian marriage brokers are old
women who always keep themselves
in position to quote the state of the
marriage market, which fiuctuates.
In hard times even girls Of good ap-
pearance are comparatively a drug.
In time of plenty they "rule firm"
The marriage broker is ever a well
come guest where there are daughters
to marry, and also in houses where the
sons wish to find a suitable bride.
The young people are not consulted
by the broker; she deals with the
parents, and generally. with the
mothers. Crafty as horse dealer,
she runs glibly over the various ad-
vantages-mental, physical and Pc
cuniary-of her clientele of both sexes
So-and-so is a quiet, steady man.
Such one has brilliant prospects,
has Important consideration) no
other wife. As for Yusuf-how
good-looking he is! And Hasson-no
man was ever SO good-tempered.
OF the other sex she sings the praises
no less. The skill of Bebeas house
keeper, the wealth of the ugly daughter
of the banker, the dangerous charms
Of the portionless Zuleikha, she can
never say too much about. Her main
business is to bargain for the sum to
be paid to the father for his daughter 8
hand-a sum which is usually expend-
ed by that father in pots and pans
all of copper-and other utensils
which he presents to his child as her
separate property. The details being
settled after much haggling, the young
people are engaged, and the marriage
broker gets her commission, both from
he parents of the bridegroom and
those of the bride-elect. Among the
Door and laboring classes the bargain
arranged on other grounds. The
peasant takes wife for her thews and
sinews, or her skill at weaving carpets
DR. making cheese, while the bride
groom is or is not eligible according
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
PLAN OF THE MORMONS.

Cheaper to Buy a Statehood than En-
dure Annoyance.
The Salt Lake City Tribune is authority
for the assertion that leading Mormon bishop
has declared that the priesthood has concluded
it would be cheaper to buy n statehood fol
Utah than endure the annoyance oiysamists
are now being subjected to by the en!ort ement
of the laws. Among the laity this is now
considered to be the plan Of the Mormon
conpoon.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
Given up by the Doctors.

SIS is possible that Mr.. Godfrey is up
and at work, and cured by so simple a RENE
dyF'
81 assure you 1t is true that he is entirely
cured, and with nothing but Hop Bitters, and
only ten days ago his doctors gave him up and
said he must die, from Kidney and Liver
troubleln
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
UNION OF FORCES.

Peace Between SAN Salvador and Hon.
6uras.
\ La libcrtaa dispatch says: A treaty
peace has been signed between the government
of San Salvador and Honduras, and tho latter
republic has joined the alliance against Guate.
with Guatemala. The armies of San Salvador
nnd her allies are advancing on tho city of
Guatemala from various points, and are every.
where welcomed by the 'populacc. Many Of
the disbanded GuatemGlan troops arc joining
oil nd
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
Fees of Doctors.

The fee of doctors at $500 visit woulc
tax man for year, andin need of daily
visit, over 81 900 year for medical attend
ance alonel And one single bottle of Hol
Bitters taken in time would save the 81 ,0O(
and all the years sickness
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-04-16
100 Doses One Dollar
Thousands fastened to their Graves

By relying on testimonials written in vivid
glowing language of some miraculous curet
made by some largely pulled up doctor or
patent medicine has fastened thousands :.
their graves; the readers having almost III
sane faith that the same miracle will be per
formed on then that these testimonials men
tion, while the so called medicine is all the
time Fastening them to their graves. Al.
though we have A.,