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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08
DECIDED AT LAST.
Secretary FairchilG Settles Two Im-
portant Customs Cases.

Acting Secretary Fairchild has decided two
questions which have been the subject of con-
troversy for a long time. One wa in regard
TO the classification of Donskoi wool, in which
he sustained the appeal OF the importers,
Wood & Pays0n. who claim that the wool is
simply washed wool, AMI as 81 ii is dutiable
at the rate of 2 10 cents per pound, instead
Of Icing secure. wool. on which the duty is
at The rate Of - cents pr pound. The
other question was in Iegarl TO the proper
mother of pearl, viii h arc used i'll the manu-
facture Of knife hlndlcS, etc, and which have
lccn elias a. tha port OF New York as
parts of sh Il manufactured" lutiab!e at
the rate of Is per cent. al yaoreni. The act
ing secretary holds that, as the pirods actually
represent mother Of pearl which has not been
advanced beyond the process IF cutting, they
are free of duty.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08
Religious Rights in Ireland

A london dispatch says: A deputation Of
Irish Presbyteriaas had an interview recent
ly with Mr.. Morley, the chief sec
made by Rev DR.. Martin, to The effect that
parliament in Dublin woud lie hostile to
the rights of til, Irish Pre3byterians Mr..
Morley expressed the opinion that Mr. Glad
stones coming measure would make ample
provision for the security of every religious
body in Ireland. The deputation afterward
bad an interview with Mr.. Joseph Chamber
lain. Mr. Gladstone declined to receive ting
CleDutpt ton
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08
Key Vests Amiction.

The loss of property by fire at Key West.
Fla, is estimated at S1,50J,00o. -Four thou
sand persons are thrown out of employment
There are only provisions enough in the city
Myers and Punta Rassa have sent 1913 in aid
of the sufferers. The board OF trade has ap-
pointed committee to take charge of all
subscriptions for the sufferers
The insurance on the loss caused by the fire
is only $1,000 The Spanish consul at Key
West has cabled to the authorities at Havana
to send a frigatc to take away 500 destitute
CubanS
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08
A Shocking Disaster.

The schooner J. H. Congloa has been
wrecked of Point Reyes, forty miles north
OF San Francisco, Cal, recently. Her crew
was lost. The coast there is of dangerous
character. The supposition was that the ve.,-
sci had struck q hidden rock An examina-
ton of the wreck. however, showed that the
schooner had been struck amidships and cut
almost in two, evidently by q steam + or 9TH
or craft going at a high rate of speed The
discovery has caused much excitement in
marine circles, as it is feared the unknown
vessel which sunk the schooner has gone to
the bottom with all on board The wreck
occurred before daylight. The case furnish
es strange parallel to the loss of the Ore
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08

The supreme court Of the United at Wash
hg;on has affirmed the iu Ignent ofths court
Of claims in the suits between the Union
Pacific Railroad Company and the United
States growing ont of charges nlde by the
railroad for transporting the mails and the
government employees accompamyja them,
a ID on the part of the government in refer
elce 10 its claim for percent. of Tie amount
of the earnings Of the road under the act OF
1862 The court of claims decide! that the
railroad company was niicI TO - 100, l3iGS
for services rendered the government, and
that the United States on tho counter ella IN
was entitled to recover "a, tS7, S97 and gave
Judgment i'll favor of the United States 70.
the difference, Sl,5nG%i. From this judg-
ment the Unitei States apnaaled.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08

The 10 per cont advance in wages de-
handed by the machinery moulders Of Pitts
burr, Pa, sono time ago has been granted
b. Jones &, Loughlns, Porter & Bell, Anler.
son & Bell, W. II. Trever, aui the Lewis
Foundry Company. As a number of other
firms have sign:tied their willingness TO con-
,edo the increase, a strike, it is thought, viii
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08
Postmas.ers Confir red.

the Senate has confirmed the following
postmasters: H. H. Drake. West Winsted,
Conn Il w Spencer, Guilford, Conn. j.
T. Coogan, Winsor Locks, Conn C. j. Por-
ter, Bethel, Conn; C.. Johnson. Thompson
VILE Conn E. F. Capen, Stoughton, Mass
e. L. Bickne1, East Weymouth, Mas; J. T..
Wall, Methuen, Mass; c. A. Hemenway,
Framinghan, Mass: NJ. f. Mason, Dover,
N II
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08
Rssping and Greasing Horses Uoof..

The horse is one of the most superbly
perfect of Natures works, viewed phvsi-
cally; and he occupies besides an exalted
position among animals as to his intclli-
gent and moral qualities. 1t ia, there
fore, most painful to see how, under the
handling Of Intelligent q man, he is
maltreated an even abusel. lie sub.
WITS bis neck to the yoke uncomplain-
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08
Tho Last Appeal to Greece.

Sir Horace Humboldt, the British minister
to Greece, las been ordered to join with the
other foreign diplomatic representatives at
Athens IN sending TO the Greek government
final strong renionStrance against Creece's
warlIke attitude. This remembrance will be
tantainount 10 a u!timatum, and if Greece
ignores it, the foreign fleets will act forwith
All the foreign squadrons III the waters of
Greece are being hastily reinforced
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08

A special from ST. Johns, N F., says; An
immense crowd of unemployed men gathered
in front Of the Parliament house last evening,
shouting for work and bread, and bea ing
aloft o banner inscribed Railway" They
burst into the Assembly room where the
members were in session, smashing doors and
windows as they went. Planting their flag
in front of the speakers chair, the men de
Inanded work, which was promised them,
and they withdrew.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08

Gen Crook has arrived at Fol- Bowie,
having LETT Lieut.. Maus in charge Of Geroni-
mo and the other surrendered Apaches.
News however, has just been received that
Geronimo with % other Indians and some
squaws, escaped during the night. Lieut..
Maus and all tic men that could be spared
have started in pursuit of them. 1t is be:
lieved that Geronimo has 6 ne to Join Chief
Mcngj!s
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08

The course of California stream has
changed lately, rendering entirely useless
an expensive bridge built over it last
year. The water now rolls past each end
of the bridge, which cannot be ap-
preached, except by boat, nearer than
several hundred yards.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08
4 Goal Strike

A Pittsburg, Pa, dispatch says: Some $500
miners on the Baltimore & Ohio road and its
branches have gone on a strike or the 81
cent rate on all coal, no matter where shipped.
This is an advance of one-quarter of cent
over the rate paid along these roads Tor the
mast wear. The strike is looked upon as
general. and miners have left the valley to
seek work esewheTC.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08
Military All Asked.

Gov Martin of Kansas has received dis
patch from Adjt Gen. Campbell from Par
soHS, saying that the mob was in the ascend
ency there, and asking military aid The
governor has dispatched the lst regiment for
Parsons. Dispatches from Parsons say that
an attempt TO start freight train resulted in
the strikers killing the engine
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08

There is danger ahead for you II You neglect
he warnings which nature is giving you Of the
approach of the fell-destroycr, consumption.
Night-sweats splitting of blood, loss Of appetite
these symptoms have terrible meaning.
You can be cured if you do not wait until it is
cry" the greatest blood purifier known, W II
restore your lost health. As a nuiritive II is
Tar superior to cod liver oil. All druggists.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08
a Eiun of 300

In the criminal court at Washington, n.
C.. the case OF L. Butler Malone son OF SIN
ator Malone, was brought up before Judge
Macarthur. The charge was assault with
intent TO kill, but By instructions of tile court
the Jury returned verdict of guilty Of sim
pie assault, and the judge imposed a iiue d
800.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08

A passenger train on the Air Line railroad
was thrown from the track near Hunt ng-
burg, Ind, recently by broken rail. The
engine and baggage car passed over i'll safety,
but a passenger coach left the track and
went over the emhankmant. There were %
passengers in the coach, II of whom were in
iured considerably. and the others slightly.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08

cries many wretched housewife to-day, as
weary and dishcartcned, she forces herself tC
perform her daily task at don't seem as il
could get through the day. This dreadful
back ache, these frightful dragging-down sen,
madam, there is. DR.. Picrce's "Favorite Pre-.
scription" is an unfaiins remedy for the com.
plants to which your sex is liable. 1t will re-
store you to health again. Try it. AL drug.
gists.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08
Murder and Smiciflc.

A carpenter in Belevillc, France, has killed
his mistress by choking her, and then mme-
diately shot himself deal they hal agreed
TO die together, each according to the method
adopted. and by drawing lots hal made tine
mas, ax,aYttI,,ut.y IA. l,,fh
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08

During the war, DR.. Lloyd, OF Ohio, con-
tracted consumption. lie says: at was by the
use of Aliens Lung Balsam that | am now
alive and enjoying perfect health" II you have
a cough or cold take at once Aliens Lung Bal
sam. &c. Soc. and 81 per bottle, at Druggists.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08
The AJIercd FiIIibusters.

A dispatch from Key West, Fla, says: All
NJ the alleged f!libustcrs captured on the City
of Mexico have been released, excepting Ten.
Delgado and Col Morri who We're he'll bj
Judge Locke under s25oD bonds each 10 ap
pear for trial in New York OH tue first Tues
day in May.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08

Delicate diseases of either sex, how
ever induced, speedily and radically cured
Address, in confidence, Worlds Dispensary
Medi al Association, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08
Tremendous ;Rain storms.

Chattanooga. Tenn, has hal the severest
rain storm for years The effect is disastrous
TO railroads, and trains on five of the
roads centring there were abau ,one,' in coR
sequence of l1nl Sites
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08

II. r. West and jesse Ceilings. Liberal
members of the British Parliament for Ips-
wich, Suffolk county, have been unseatej on
sustained charges of illegal electionecring
y,,.o4tienc
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08
Fire Record.

The Merchants Hotel, at Carver, Mimi,
has been burned Andrew Swelson, aged 60
and an unknown man were burned. The loss
on the hotel is not estimtte1, but is fully
covered by insurance
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08

Without health life has no sunshine. Who
could be happy with dyspepsia, piles low
ach, liver or kidneys, DIR. Jones' Red Clover
Tonic quickly cues the above diseases. Price
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08

Recent experiments in France would seem
to prove conclusivcly that there is no conscious
life in human beings after dccapitation.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08

Piso's Remedy for Cit1rrh Is agreeable to use
1t is not liquid or a snuff. 50s.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08

We ate ,222s 900 tons of sugar in America las
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08

The color produced by Buckingham's Dye
for the Whiskers always gives satisfaction,
The dangers OF Whooplng Cough are averted
by the use OF Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08

Get Lyons Patent Heel Stiffeners applied
to your new boots and shoes before you wear
them out.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08
81 Would Tha, Were Dcadw

Mr.. Tidcn has in his homo at Yonkers n
large variety of Maltese cats, pugs and st. Ber-
nard dogs.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08

The best Ankle Boot and Collar Pads are
made of zinc and leather. Try Them.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08
NETvoU - sz%ssassssx

W. DEBILITATED MEN!
You arc allowed free trial of thirty days OF the use
Of Dr. Dyes Celebrated Voltac Belt with Electric Sus-
pensory Appliances, for the speedy relief and per-
Manhood, and oil kindred troubles Also for many
other diseases. Complete restoration TO Health ygor'
trated pamnhlct In sealed cntropc mailed free ~ ac
dressing yOI.TAIC RI;I.T CO.. Marshall. Mtch.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08
BiIi0usness

Is more prevalent in the spring than at other seasons
being brought on by sudden changes In the wealth r.
causing bitter TASTE of .nsve breath coated tongue
sick heada he drowsiness dizziness and loss OF ap
pett,. Hoods Sarsaparla combines the best known
remedies Tor bill ousnes', and readily cures the most
sev,re attacks. 1t gently stimulates tbs digestive
organs relieves headache and restores the appetite
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08
THE R. L. SPENCER CO., WalIingford, Conn.

The BEST AND STRONGEST plaster In
the world because II Soothes, Stimulates,
allays pain and wonderfully strengthens.
PLASTER COMPANY. Boston.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-08

BAD Taste i'm the Mouth
"For the past three months have been troubled a
great deal with biousness, which, on getting up in
the morning caus d headache and bad taste In my
mouth. After using three bottles Of Hoods Sarsapa.
rila am entirely free from all bousness and head
ache"-J. NJ PHILLIPS, Waits New Hotel, Bloom
ington, Ill.
81 have used Holds Sarsaparila for blliousness;
think 1t great remedy for that complant"-J. w.
ABBOTT Manchester, n. H.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-08-20
DEATH OF w. l.. MUNSON.
Placer Republican, August 4.

The people in all parts OF the county
were surprised and shocked to hear of
the death III u. !. Manson last SATURDAY.
afternoon. He had been sick only about
week, but grew rapidly worse and his
physicians gave up hope for him on Sat
urday morning He died about O'Clock
in the afternoon, Of cerebral apoplexy.
Mr.. Munson was one of the pioneers
OF the State, having arrived here in
March, 1850, from the State of Maine
where he lived until twenty-five wears of
age. lie was born in East Machias,
Maine, November 80, 1927. His journey
to California WAS made around Cane
Horn in the brig Oriental, and he first
located near what is now the town of
Folsom. Much of his time until 1859
was devoted to mining. In 1862 he
moved to Gold Run where he served al
Justice OF the Peace, Postmaster and
Collector. In 1874 he was elected Asses
sor of this district, and crcditably filled
thst otiice up to the time of his death.
In 1859, at Little York, in Nevada county,
he was married to Miss Elizabeth
Searles, Il sister of Mrs. q. W. Hollen-
beck, of Auburn. Mrs. Munson and six
children, four sons and two daughters,
survive him. No man in Placer county
was better known or more highly thought
of than Mr.. Munson. His long residence
here and the duties of his office made
him acquainted with nearly everybody,
and acquaintance with him always ended
in friendship. The difficult duties OF his
office were performed to the satisfaction
of the people and, among the Republi-
cans, with whom he had always been
identified, he was the most popular can
didate for election to the office of Asses
sor of the county. He was a genial,
whole-souled gentleman, man OF con-
siderable ability and much general infor-
nation. He took great interest in pub
lie affairs and had strong opinions on all
public questions. His death is Il sad
loss TO his family and to the community,
His funeral took place from his house on
Monday afternoon under the auspices OF
the Chosen Friends, of which order he
was Il member.
Deceased was brother of Messrs.
J. ii. Munson, OF this place, and Frank
MunsOn, of Arcadia.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-08-20
PEOPLES PRIMARY.

The Olympia Primary Of the Peoples
Party Of Thurston county was held vt the
Court House, Saturday, Aug. 14th, at l
O'Clock p. ".
Meeting was called to order by Jno
NJ. Swan, Chairman of Thurston County
Central Committee
Alexander Farquhar was elected Chair
man of the meeting and A. l.. Phillips
Secretary. ..
The Chairman read the call as pub
lished, and stated the object of the meet
ing.
The Chairman announced that the
election of thirteen delegates was in Or
der. The convention then proceeded to
election and the chair announced the fol-
lowing delegates duly elected: Jno. NJ.
Swan, George Forbes, Thos. Connolly,
VIM. Hildebrandt Olif irish, John Ly-
baryer, NJ. Rawson, John Crins, N.
Shields, VIM. Littieiohn, John Fry,
Joseph Trainer, TAoa Johnston.
On motion CONVENTION adjourned.
Alex. FARQUHA1,
Chairman.
ALH81T L. rnuIIrs,
Secretary.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-08-20

The Washington Territory exhibit,
on Montgomery street, San Francisco,
composed of exhibits from Tacoma and
the Walla Walla country, attracted
marked attention among the visitors,
all expressed surprise that country
So far north should be 20 productive in
all that goes to make a Nation prosper
Gus. The exhibit had been arranged
by, and was under the charge of Frank
Parker, of Walla Walla.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-08-20

ocratic party for Delegate to Congress
The nominee was then introduced to
the convention, and made Il brief but
telling speech, reviewing his steward
ship as Delegate and outlining the
nature Of the ensuing campaign.
After the address the convention adj
Journtd at III o'clock, with three rous-
ing cheers for the candidate. GA.
The Territorial Democratic Commit
tee held a session after the adjourn.
ment and J. V. O'Dell was chosen
Chairman.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-08-20
WHAT A WIFE SAIL

Simply this and nothing more
1t came from +. |. MCKENNY's store:
Has proved to be the thing to cure,
Pleasant tasting, safe and sure.
THAT GUN TREE (EUCALYPTUs) COUGH
SYRUP.
So valuable for coughs, colds, sore
throat, whooping cough, bronchitis, dis
tressing symptoms in the throat, and all
tendency to consumption. The only
Cough Syrup that does not sicken the
stomach. A dollar sized package for
seventy-tive cents.
T. I. MCKENNY,
Sole Agent.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-08-20

Gov. Squire has appointed Col.
Frank j. Parker, of Walla Walla, as
Commissioner for this Territory to the
American exposition at London, vice
Hon. Ezra Meeker, resigned.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-08-20

ISAAC Solomon, of Portland, is en-
gagged in building tannery at the
mouth Of the Wynooche, near Monte
sano. The building, which is under
construction, is 80 by 100 feet in
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-08-20

THE ringieaders Of the Chicago an
archists have been found guilty OF
murder in the first degree and their as
sociates in trial guilty of manslaughter.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-08-20

The New Transcript starts out as a
roaring lion, but We predict that it
will be Meeker as it grows in know
ledge.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-08-20

The schooner Seabird which sailed
from Port Townsend for Sitka, On a
trading cruise, May LIST, has not been
heard from since, and has not called
at any port in Sitka. She is supposed
to have capsized.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-08-20
MOTHER CARY,s sALVE.

For sores, cuts, burns, piles, fistula
and sore bunions. Does not draw like
other salves. causing pain, but is sooth-
ing and cooling. Price % cents.
JaS-6m T. |. MCkENNY, Agent.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-08-20

Sentenced to be Hung In Thursten
County and v!I,rry.
All that magnificent stock Of Wall Pa
per, Borders and ceiling decorations, CON
sisting of over siI thousand rolls Now on
sale at I. e. Van Epps' Book Store, Fouth
street.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-08-20

p A MoNGoLIAN recently attempted to
smuggle opium into San Francisco by
concealing it in q coffin.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-08-20

THE Partisan can now congratulate
itself on the existence of three good
papers in Olympia. The grammatical
form of comparison, however, applies
and they may be classified as good
better and best.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-08-20

Last Saturday the Chehalis mail
stage line, operated by Mr.. Richie, the
contractor, carried fourteen passen-
gers to Montesano, and the daily aver
age, We are informed, is four passen-
gers with steadily increasing amount
of mail and freight. This indicates
the rapid settlement of our sister
county.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-08-20

THE editor of the New Transcript
strives to make a show of his abject
humility by saying that he never has
worn corporation collar, while he
says never word about the Federal
collar he has worn for a term OF
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-08-20

As there is some dispute between
the Partisan and the New Transcript
as to the right Of the latter to use the
name it has chosen, Mr.. Cavanaugh
having bought the "good will of the
defunct Olympia Transcript, we sug'
gest the title of Hoprine as an exceed
ingly appropriate name for the new
venture.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1886-08-20

ALB11T l.: rauLIrs, =
Secretary.