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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25
France and Madagascar.

PriEa Minister de Freycinet has explained
to tl-t Madagascar committee of the French
chamber of deputies that the proposed treaty
between France and Madagascar represented
''protectorate" did not appear in the treaty,
French influence would penetrate to NADIA
gascar through the efforts of the French min
ister resident there. The French government
would establish port and victua'ling and
coaling station at Diago, on Suarey Bay, and
would be i'll position to protect the rights of
foreigners on the island. He urged the com
mittee to agree toa credit of 100000 francs
TO enable the treaty to he ratified. The com
mittee approYed the ratificntion Of the treaty
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25
Turkey and Bulgaria.

The Porte maintains the Sultan's right to
make military treaty with a vassal prince,
as it claims to have done in the arrangement
with Prince Alexander of Bulgaria, and
claims that the treaty of Berlin was not brok-
EN- by the frman appointing Alexander ruler
of Eastern Roumelia, because its effective
ness was made dependent on the ratification
of the powers who are parties to the treaty of
Berlin. The Russian government has sent q
note to the Pore, signifying its adherence to
the agreement between Bulgaria and Turkey,
excepting the article concerning the military
convention
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25
A BURSTING CAN OF OIL.
Two Children Burned to Death by
an Explosion.

A dispatch from Tangier, Va, says: One
afternoon recently, Capt. W. L. Truths wife
went to a meeting, leaving four little children
i'll the house. Three little girls named Cooper,
from neighboring house, came in, and while
they were playing the fire in the stove went
out Capt. Truitt's eldest daughter, aged Z
years, put some kindling in the stove, while
another child struck a match and put it to an
oil can by accident. A terrible ex-
piosion followed. The child who held
the can was instantly killed and a
he died in three hours. The other Truitt
children and the three visitors were terribly
burned, but may possibly recover. The house
was badly damaged, but the neighbors saved
it from being burned. Capt. Truitt, who is
away on his vessel, has not heard of the acct
,lppt
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25
Recipes.

Frcneenia Potatoes, Baked ariM Meat-
Wash, scrub and pare potatoes of uni
form size, put them in the dripping pan
with the meat and haste when the meat
is basted, or place them in a small tin
pan beside the meat Or on the crate and
basic with the dripping.
APpls Folty.--Two eggs, one cup of
Whit sugar, three sour baked apples,
vanilla. Beat the whites of the eggs
and the sugar together, then add the in
side of the apples, which should be roast
ed soft; favor with vanilla; beat this
to stiff froth. Any kind Of jelly can
be USED instead Of apple.
Moch Chicken Sa1ad.-Chop one small
head Of cabbage, snd one large bunch of
celery. For dressing use half cup of
vinegar, one small tablespoon of mustard,
one tablespoon OF butter, three eggs, one
tablespoon of milk or cream, and one of
sugar, salt and pepper b taste. Boil
eggs, vinegar, mustard, sugar and milk
together until thick. When partly cool
pour over the cabbage and celery.
Street Tea Biscuit One cup of sugar,
two cups OF -four, one-quarter pound of
good, clean lard, pinch OF salt, one
tablespoon Of baking powder. milk.
Mix we'll together all the ingredients cy-
cept the milk, which must be added last
in sufficient quantity to make stiff
dough-. Roll the dough out until quar-
ter OF an inch in thickness, and cut it
into shape with a biscuit cutter. Have
ready brisk oven and bake fifteen min
utes.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25

been accustomed to leave their wood in
four-feet lengths until the warm summer
rains begin to come, lose a considerable
portion of the heating qualities of the
wood Birch, hemlcck, pine and maple
all require to be cut in short lengths and
split in short pieces to get the best re-
suits, and the work should be done early
enough in the season to get it well dried
before the warm weather.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25
VIRGINIA'S DEBT.
Decision Regarding the the Tender
OF Coupons for Taxes.

Decision Regarding the the Tender
OF Coupons for Taxes.
A Richmond, Va, dispatch says: Atty.
Gen. R. A. Ayers, in response to an inquiry
from Auditor Malye, has given his constiuc-
non of the effect of the recent decision of the
supreme court Of the United States in the
Virginia coupon cases. This construction is
likely to be of Importance in the new phase
Of the Virginia debt question. 1t is under
TODD that the attorney general, in effect,
says that if the collecting officers decline to
receive for taxes under the late decision of
he federal supreme court, unverified cou-
pons, the persons rendering them can prose-
ute their business without molestation. If
The collecting officers, after such tender, pro-
coed to levy they do so at their own risk.
The attorney generals opinion has been de-
livered to the state auditor but he declined to
give it to the press
The legislative joint committee charged
with the consideration of all the propositions
in relation to the state debt refused to hear
OK Congressman Huntoon on the West Vir-
giuia certificates
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25
For Carrying a Sword Stick.

Prof. John Michel, LII. D., who occupies
Che chair of English literature in the Uni
versity of Glasgow, has been arrested in
Naples for carrying sword stick without
having procured the necessary license The
penalty for the offence is three months i'm
prisonment. The British consul at Naples
interviewed, and, through his influence, Prof.
Nichol was sent to Rome Lord Rosebery,
foreign secretary, has sent dispatch to the
Italian government, urging that in view of
the distinguished reputation of Prof. Nichol,
the sentence imposed upon him be commutad
to the payment of small fine
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25
,I:T:.,y at PaspeDiac.

A no. gathered again at Paspebiac, Que,
demanding provisions. More trouble is ex-
pectcd. The ringleaders are not those who
are in want. 1t is said that the rioters are
Nets, a cross breed between the early Aca-
dians and Micmac Indians. The French and
English poor are not likely to give any trou-
bic to the authorities None of those engaged
in the recent disturbance have yet been ar
res ted. The local authorities are powerleSs
to deal with large and organized mob, and
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25

The sperry electric light on the tower
of the Board of Trade building in Chicago,
three hundred feet above the pavement,
with its corona Of light of forty thousand
candle power, wonderfully eliminates
the city, and can be seen at long dis
lance, as far as st, Joseph, Mich, on the
other side of Lake Michigan.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25
A Demand For Home Rule.

The corporation of Dublin has adopted
resolutions demanding home rule for Ireland,
and expressing reliance on Mr.. Gladstone's
promises and ability to secure it. Mr.. Michael
Davitt supported the resolutions and said
there were good grounds for the hope that
Mr. Gladstone would settle the home rule
question as he settled the church question for
Ireland. Continuing, Mr.. Davitt stated that
Mr.. Parnell was right in trying to obtain
homo rule first, although he lMr. Davitt),
would prefer to see the Irish land question
settled concurrently on the the basis of the
present valuation of its produce. Mr.. Davitt
appealed to the Professionals of Ireland to CO.
Operate with the Parnellites
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25

Hope on, hope ever" How many delicate
ladies' there are who, while they attend to
their daily duties, do so with aching heads, u
sense of fullness, pain In the back and de.
as the phrase is. Some day they "go Into q de
cline" and leave their children motherless
10 such we would say. Cheer up" Timel,
use of DR.. Pierco's "Favorite Prescription
corrects all female Irregularities, weak nesses
and kindred affections easily, pleasantly arc
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25
GERMANY AND THE VATICAN.
Explanation of the Present Attitude
of the German Government.

A Berlin dispatch says: The governmental
changed attitude toward the Vatican is semi
officially explained as follows: The govern
ment for two years desired to accede to the
wishes of the Catholic subjects, but the ses-
sions of parliment were attended with cir
cumstances tending to raise the impression
that the government could be driven by at
tacks and threats to unwillingly consent
There is no longer any ground for fear, there
fore the government has introduced the
present bill in the Landtag. The bill
abolishes the remainder of the May laws with
the exception of the obligation to obtain gov
eminent approval of religious appointment.
dispatch from Rome to the London
Times says: The Vatican is as yet undecided
regarding the projected Prussian ecclesias-
teal law, but that it will probably accept the
measures. The archbishop of Posen has
abandoned his proposed journey to Rome, in
compliance with desire that he take ipi-
mediate possession of the see.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25
OCEAN MAILS.
A Proposition Making Their Trans
portation Compulsory.

n FTOpUSItIOH MHkIHS IHeIr IFaHS"
portation Compulsory.
The course of the administration in relation
to the ocean mail service was sustained by
the committee on post offices and post roads
at recent session After spirited discus
sion of two hours, Mr.. Dockery's motion to
re-onact the law compelling American vessels
to take on board the mails OF the United
States before getting clearance papers was
adopted by vote of eleven to three-two
Republicans, MeSsrs. Wakefield OF Minneso-
ia and Guenther of Wisconsin-voting with
the Democrats. The repeal of this law, now
recommended by the committee for re-
enactment, has occasoned the department
some embarrassment because Of the refusal of
certain lines to carry the mails. The attempt
thus made to coerce Congress will fail
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25
In the Coke Regions.

cent meeting at Scottdale, Pa, there appears
to be no immediate prospect of an amicable
settlement of the coke strike. The English
miners want an advance in wages. The Hun
garians and Germans however, have a list as
long as the pension code. The syndicate is
willing to grant the advance of 10 per cent.
demanded after March Is, provided the men
will return to work at once at the old rates.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25

There is great excitement in Berlin over
apparently well authenticated reports that
Prince Bismarck is preparing toyield entirely
to the Vatican in the religious dispute which
has been waged by Prussia against the papacy
for the past fifteen years. A bill has been
deposited by the government with the upper
exceptions, all the features Of the May laws
which have been SO odious to the Catholics OF
Germany
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25
ARemcdy for Lung Disease,

DR.. Robert Newton, late President of the
Eclectic College of the city of New York, and
formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio, used DIR. WIN.
HALLS BALsAA very extensively in his prac-
tice, as many of his patients, now living, and
restored to health by the use of this invaluable
medicine, can amply testify. He always said
that so good remedy ought to be prescrib,
ed freely by every physician as a sovereign
remedy in all cases of lung diseases. 1t cures
consumption, and has no equal for all pectora
complaints.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25

For twenty years Mrs. John Gemmill,
Milroy, Miffin County, Penna., could not
walk, on account of an injury to the
spine. One bottle of ST. Jacobs Oil gave
relief; the second enabled her to walk and
cured her
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25
imprisonment and Death.

A military tribunal at Kishenev, the capt.
tai of Bessarabia, has just condemned six
Jewish brigands to Is years imprison-
ment and the other three to death-for hav-
ing robbed priest and then offered armed
resistance TO the police who arrested them.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25

Lord Duiferin, viceroy of India, has de-
cided TO garrison Burmah with 5000 troops,
under the command of General Prendergast.
The military occupation and martial law will
be continued until November, as Lord Duff
ferin does not think the country is ripe yet
for the establishment of civil law. Lord
Dufferin mas also decided to send strong
military expedition to the Shaw Hills
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25
Burned to Death,

A despatch from Plymouth, Wis, says:
James Ehle, wife, father and three children,
and a Mrs. Kinney have persisted by the burn
ing of the Ehle residence in the western part
of the town of Greenbush. As hired man
alone escaped, and he is known to be a vicious
character, it is thought that the fire is the
result of revengeful incendiarism. The re-
mains of some members of the family have
been taken from the ruins.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25

People are recognizing the danger at
tending the use of opium, and legislative
bodies are being called upon to suppress
the growing evil. The only cough mixture
which does contain opiates, and yet is Of
remarkable efficacy, is Red Star Cough
Cure. 25 cents.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25
Demand for EmpIoyment.

The Social Democratic federation of Lon
don has issued a manifesto converting a meet
ing for Sunday to demand that the British
government begin work on public improve
ments in order to give employment to work
ingmen now idle, and that the wages paid be
sufficient to insure healthy subsistence. The
manifesto appeals'to workingmen to assist In
,,,;ntat.;,,r o,.iar
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25
preparing for Long strike.

Efforts to effect compromise of the great
glove makers strike in Fulton county, n. Y,
have thus far proved futile The meeting be-
tween manufacturers and Knights of Labor
have accomplished nothing, and the manu-
tacturers have organized strongly against
prolonged strike
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25
Value Of Lightning. Cond uctors,

II is laid down as perfectly settled
fact that well-made lightning con
ductor, properly placed and kept in an
efficient state can never, under any cir
cumstances, fail in its action. I'm
doubtedly it has happened that buildings
to which conductors were attached have
in many instances been struck by light
ming, and even damaged; but it is main,
tanned that these cases, so far from
telling against the truth that goodnight.
ming conductors are infallible, only prove
to serve that they are so. A close invcs.
tigation of all known instances nominally
protected against lightning, shows most
conclusively that the conductors were
either imperfect in some particular OF
other or did not lead properly into mo list
ground--that is, the proper kind OF
Nearth connection" There is no
case on record in which really we'll
made lightning conductor, properly
placed and with its terminal in 'good
earth," did not do its duty; and without
dogmati on the subject, it may be said
that such conductor could no more fail
to give protection than an efficient rain.
pipe can fail to carry the water from a
roof. Although the electric force is
neither "current" nor fluid" often
as it is so described, the analogy here
given of the rain-pipe and the conductor
is nevertheless sound. And the reason
is clear enough. The water in running
down a hollow tube, obeys simply the
laws of gravity; the law is not less i'm
mutable which governs the movement o
the electric force. As the-water has ne
choice but to govern the channel mad
for it, under the guidance of experienc,
and mathematical calculation, so tn
electric energy has no option but to pur
sue the path which scientific investiga
ton has shown it must always take
Men may speak of ''erratic" lightning
but it is certain that the course of tn
electric force is as subject to law, aud a
immutable, as that of the stars Chicdg
Times.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25

When a man escorts his wife and children to
the depot, bids them goodbye for month in
the country be should provide them with a bot
tie of Aliens Lung Balsam, the best remedy in
the world for coughs and colds Price, &c..
HO, and 81 per bottle at Druggists.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25
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The PfilicY of Silence.

Sir Charles Dixie has decided to persevere
in the policy of silence in regard to the very
serions disclosures made at the recent trial III
London. He has decided to make no explain
alton of his conduct to the Chelsea electors.
1t is certain that he will not receive place
in Mr. Gladstone's cabinet.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25

The Christians of the island Of Crete have
sent protest to the foreign ministers at Con
stantinople against any foreign Intervention
in the trouble between Turkey and Greece
and against naval demonstration in Suds
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25

All diseases of lower bowel, In.
Guiding pile umors, radically cured. Book Of
particulars, 10 cents in stamps. Worlds Dis
Buffalo N V
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25

Sir Andrew Walker, who has just been made
Baronet, owns some 200 public houses In
Liverpool. Nearly all the persons In England
who deal in drinks are Tories.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25

How n Husband, Crazed by Drink, Dcvas.
tinted His Home and X uined His Life.
Inc Following narrative is q terrible warning
and lesson to many, perhaps most people who
will read it.
Mr.. +. X. Wilton, living on Twelfth street,
New York. was quite active In the recent
political campaign so much 50 that at one
tlme ms strength gave way In order to re-
cruit his energies he drank freely of liquor,
IIlluh1ough he was not IN the habit of doing So
ohuer the effects OF the liquor he became
crazed, went home TO his wife, began abusing
her, and when she protested struck her terri
Ole blow, from the effects Of which, combined
Which Mr.. Wilton now endures is something
fearful, but 1t is a burden he will be compelled
10 carry the rest of his life. He felt weak
M He I Gad mo- s0% Hs Mns
al tired out, and needed something "brac-
ing. And there is Just where Mr. Wilton
made his mista Ike. He took the wrong Kind Of
stimuant. He needed stimulation, as every
one does at certain times dhe body is so con-
stituted that this is an absolute necessity, but
there is a great difference between stimulants
ana intoXicants. :. stimulant that arouses the
life causes good digestion, makes pure blood
ana brings health and vigor, is great bless
ing. An intoxicant that iufiuines the blood,
ShattcTs the nerves, confuscs the brain and
ruins The strength, Is the greatest OF all evils.
But healthful stimulant is one of the rarest
| nf all things. Beef is the best known nourish-
ment, and good beef makes good blood. Com
hine this with gentle stimulant, and we have
what debilitated men, weak women and sickly
children require. Malt and hops are known
10 contain both nourshing and stimulating
properties, and beef, malt and hops united are
a grand idea. This combination has been
, most perfectly effected by the celebrated Prof.
Rose, and Hoptonic, which is unquestonably
the finest of all recent discoveries, Is the re-
suit. Hoptonc stimulates and noyrishess
liquor intoxicates and undermnes. Hoptonic
| makes blood; liquor inhames the blood. Hop.
TONIC gives strength and vigor; liquor brings
| weakness and debility.
| The almost universal demand for stimulant.
| is appalling IL is the source Of most drunken
ness, and the evils that follow in its train are
| enormous. And yet the body demands some
| thing to revive its dropping energies some
| thing to arouse il when at low ebb or put il
| forward still more when it is doing all it eau
1t is the failure to get the right stimulant tina,
makes drunkards. 1t is the lack Of necessary
energy in the body that far too often drives
men and women to drink. If people woult
| only keep in vigorous state all the time, Of
revive themselves with healthful, not intox
icating, stimulant, when exhausted, much, |
not most, of the trouble in life could be avoided
1 y
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25

One word: one step may make or mar one,
whole future, DR.. Jones' Red Clover Tonic is
the proper move when you have dyspepsia, bad
breath, piles, pimpes, ague, malaria, low spir
its, headache, or any stomach or liver troubles.
80 cents,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25

In Algiers during 1885, sos lions were
killed there, besides 1914 panthers,
1882 hyenas and 81, 1856 jackals.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25

Bronchitis is cured by frequent small dos
of Piso's Cure for Consumption.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25

The purest, sweetest and best Cod Liver Oil
in the world, manufactured from fresh, healthy
livers, upon the seashore. 1t Isl absolutely pure
and sweet. Patients who have once taken it
prefer it to all others. Physicians have decided
It superior to any of the other oils in market.
Made by Casweil, Hazard & Co.. New York.
cured by using Tar Soap, made by Caswell,
Hazard & Co., New York.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25

There is no need of being imposed on II you
will insist on having the Frazer brand OF Axle
Grease One greasng will last two weeks.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25

A new idea embraces in Elys Cream Balm
Catarrh is cured by cleansing and healing, not
by drying up. 1t is not liquid or snuff, but is
easily applied with the finger. Its effect is magi
cal and thorough treatment will cure the
worst cases. Price so cents. At druggists. G(
cents by mail. Ely Bros, Owego, n. Y.
have been troubled with Catarrh of the head
and throat for the last five years. About three
years ago | commenced the use of Ely's Cream
Balm, and from the first application Twas re-
lieved. The sense of smell, which had been lost
was restored after using one bottle. have found
the Balm the only remedy for Catarrh have
used with satisfaction, and it has accomplished
a cure in my casc.-H. l.. Myer, Waverly, n. Y
Having used Ely's Cream Balm for about 9
year, | can say it is just the thing for catarrh
Miss Matte A. Baker, East Temple ton, Mass
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25

Lyons Patent Metallic Stiffeners prevents
boots and shoes from running over, ripping in
the seams or wearing uncvenly on the heels.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25

The United States government issues 1000 Diff
ferent books u year.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25

Chronic aasal catarrh positively cured by
DIR. Sages Remedy.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-02-25
A DEMONIACS DEED.

Two hundred lions have been killed In
Algt ria in the last two years.