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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
Shocking Bad Taste

'My dear, don't you intend to invite
Mr.. and Mrs. Green to your party"
asked Mr.. Biller
Certainly not.'
"Why not, my dearl They are good
friends of ours"
"What if they are? l am going to in
vite Mr.. and Mrs Brown"
"Well, can't you invite the Greens as
we'll"
''Why, John Biller, you shock me with
your taste Brown and Green in my par
lors together! Why, next you'll be ask
ing me to wear blue and yellow. de-
clare you men have no idea whatever Of
harmony. n-B0ston Times.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
lis distance from all filth, It ia now ad.

It's distance from all filth. II ia now adj
mitted that in many soils both air and
water travel very freely under the sur
face, Sorae are so porous and deep that
water will easily settle through them and
the bulk of the filth be retained in tho
top loan; and in such cases it may DO
said that ordinary cultivation and the
growing vegetation will absorb the OBJ
jectionable element. Water in such To-
cations is regarded pure and safe, But
where wells sire shallow and dug in clay
ey or impervious soil, having near to or
at their bottom an impevious stratum,
they are likely to be receptacles for filth
contamination for many rods around. 1t
does not follow that because the contents
of sink drains soak out of sight that the
deadly element therein is gotten rid Of;
it too frequently finds its way to the
water which the family are prone to ex-
tol as the very perfection of purity. 1t is
never safe to depend upon taste in this
matter; if there is source of contamina-
ton near the well rid yourself of it with
out delay; at least do not rest content
until you have had the water subjected
to thorough chemical analysis. DR..
Folsom who was so long connected with
| the Massachusetts z ard of Health, Lun-
acy and Charity said that ''it is impossi-
BILE to say that well is safe at any Or
binary distance from source of constant
pollution to the neighboring soil, like a
privy, cesspool, barnyard, ETC." He fur
ther remarks that 'there is always a
risk, "and that "the ordinary privy should
be abolished" There is no doubt that
many cases of scarlet fever, diphtheria,
etc., have often their parcntage in the
cesspool. Typhoid fever, which has in
so many cases been traceable to polluted
wells, was some years ago found to be
most prevalent in the rural districts. To
provide proper sanitary measures, will to
be sure, take a little time; but it need
involve very little expense. Where there
is an abundant supply of running water
near by, underground drains will salts
factorily dispose of animal filth from a
sanitarian point of view; but on the farm
it is desirable to use this for fertilizing
purposes, and an abundant supply of peat
or ashes daily thrown into the vault,
sink-drain, barnyard, etc., will keep
noxious odors from the air. If you seek
rule as to how near we'll may safely be
located to any filth collection, know that
if you describe circle about the well as
a centre, with radius three times its
depth, and if there if no cause of pollu-
ton within the circumference, the water
sprobably uncontaminated. -Cultiuator.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
General Sheridan's Trip West.

1t has been reported that the President has
been so much exercised over the labor
troubles in the west that frequent conferences
with Gen. Sheridan, regarding the advisa
biity of using troops, resulted in the recent
trip Of Gen. Sheridan to Chicago, in order,
that be might be at tho centre of operations
and personally see to the disposition of troops,
This story is, however, positively denied at
the war department, where it is stated that
not only has there been no suggestion made
regarding the use of troops, but that Gen.
Sheridan's visit to Chicago was entirely Of
1oorcnnal NJ
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
THE WEEK.
In the United States and tho
Old World.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
Burning of the Pembcrton Mills at
Lawrence, Mass.

Burning of the Pemberton Mills at
Lawrence, Mass.
A fire which started in the picker room of tho
Pemberton mill at Lawrence last Saturday
morning at II o'clock, caused the loss of $780,
900, which was covered by $4,000 insurance,
When tho fire was first discovered, an at
tempt was made to stop it by those connected
with the mill department, but after it was
apparent that assistance must be obtained
from the city, there was an exasperating de-
lay in sounding the alarm, The alarm from
the boxes did not work, and the engines did
not respond until an alarm was sounded
from the private box of the chief
of the fire department at the COR
uer of jackson aud Essex streets. BY
this time the flames were we'll under way,
the operatives had made safe exit from the
building, and the efforts of the firemen were
directed to keeping the fire under control
While however, the firemen were in the up
per room of the mill and on the roof of the
dry house, the walls gave way, burying a
number of men beneath the ruins All but
four were soon taken out, and the later re-
ports, show that only one, George Mckenzie
Of South Lawrence, was killed outright. John
Miller, an employee of the Washington mills,
who was upon the roof with the others of the
mill brigade at the time the roof fell, was
imprisoned in the debris more than three
hours, and was taken out without much diff
rulty. He was seriously injured and was
taken to the City Hospital, where he soon
after died. There was, fortunately, very
little wind at the time and there wasno diili-
Guilty in preventing the flames from spreading
to the main building and tho adjoining prop
erty,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
An EarI'S Suicide.

Right Hon Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl
of Shaftesbury, while riding in public cab,
committed suicide by shooting himself with
revolver. He fired the first shot at his
right temple but missed his aim. The cab,
man descended from his box, and refused to
proceed further, fearful of being shot. The
earl tried to induce him to go on by Offering
him 95 note, but tho cabman remained OBJ
durate constable, hearing the shot hur-
ried to the cab, which he reached just as Lord
Shaftesbury fired again. He endeavored to
avert the shot by Selling the carrs arm,
but he was too late. The ball entered the
right temple and the constable, hastily
mounting the box, drove furiously to the
hospital He did not speak after firing ths
second shot.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
Explosion at Brattleboro.

An 1S-foot boiler, weighing 1900 pounds,
in sash and blind factory at Brattleboro,
VT, exploded recently, completely demolish-
ing the brick boiler house, bricks from which
were hurled through the side Of the factory,
barely missing number of employees The
boiler was thrown into the air 80 feet and
landed 26O feet away, in barn, killing a
horse and barely IN ssing a number of head
of blooded stock. Roofs and windows OF
dwellings near the factory were broken by
the debris. The boiler struck within few
feet of two men vino saw it coming, but were
spellbound and unable TO move from its track.
The loss is estimated at $1,000. Cause of the
explosion unknown.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
Fire at Springfield, Mass.

The Holyoke Paper Company of Holyoke,
suffer loss of from So, 900 to $40 600 by a
fire which caught in their finishing depart
ment. The blaze caught in the repair shop
and spread to the second story rapidly, and
thence to the loft. A night Waterman,
Thomas Howard, was smothered on the
second floor, and his body was found at mid
night burned somewhat. He was 5o years
old, and leaves widow and two grown up
children The loss is said to be fully covered
by
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
Imitation Butter.

The chairman of the committee on agricul-
ture has submitted a clause which he believes
will prove effective against retail swindlers.
1t compels the manufacturer of imitation
butter to use regulation packages, the first
class to be of suitable size to contain l0pounds
net, or any multiple thereof, and so branded,
and to be sold in the original packages The
second class are to contain 20 pounds, or any
multiple thereof, of rolls or nuggets, each
roll or nugget to be stamped limitation but
ter.n This class is intended for retail trade
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
No FurIough this Time.

One hundred and sixty persons, mostly
women, have been discharged from the gov
eminent seed shop at Washington. The
work of putting up the hundreds of thou
sands of packages has been finished, and
there is no further use for these people.
Heretofore these employees have been fur
Laughed and taken up again when they were
needed, but this time the discharge will be
absolute
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
The White House Extension.

The senate committee on public buildings
and grounds propose to furnish the President
an appropriate dwelling place. To accom-,
rlish this it is proposed to duplicate the,
present structure upon e grounds immedi-
ately south of it, and to connect the two by q
broad corridor, which will also furnish a
porte cochere in the rear of the present build
ing, and an ample exit for the large crowds
which frequently assemble at official recep
tippS
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
The Chinese cultivate oyster beds most

The Chinese cultivate oyster beds most
successfully. They fasten old oyster
shells to bamboo splints, which they then
stick in mud flats swept by strong tidal
currents. The shells arc supposed to at
tract the oyster spat, which adhercs to
them and shortly develops into tiny oys-
tiers. Then the bamboos are transplanted
to other flats and the crop grows rap
i1lu
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22

Tho police have made raid upon inc,
knights of Labor fair tickets and prizes at
Lynn, Mass, and parties in interest are ex-'
pectcd 10 he summoned into court. The aSi-'
tation AGAINST fairs will much mjure the fair,
which is under the auspices of 10000 labor.
uuionists. representing 20 or more assemblies,
and SIT, 800 worth of prizes is announced to
be given to season ticket holders The far Is
ADVERTISED to taks Mace from April ~ to ~
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
Woman Suffragists to Gladstone.

The following has been sent to Mr. Glad
stone: THE woman suffrage party of New
York admire and applaud your glorious
stand for justice, freedom and peace in Ire
land. Soon Or late you. will succeed. Be sure
at the lriest moment to secure these bless
ings of liberty and self government also to
the women of three kingdoms"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
Privileges Granted Yachts.

The bill introduced amending the statute
relating to yachts provides that the Secre-
tary of TIE Treasury may cause yachts of 10
tons measurement or over used and em-
ployed exclusively as pleasure vessels, to be
commissioned on terms which will authorize
them to proceed from port to port of the
United States and by sea to foreign ports
without entering or clearing at the custom
lnnSa
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
The st, Louis Killed.

The inquest on the bodies of persons killed
recently by deputy sheriffs in the yards Of
the Louisville & Nashville railroad in East
st. Louis has began. The four or five wit
nesses examined, all agreed that Hewlett
fired the first shot, and most of them said that
no stones were thrown, and that there was
no provocation for the shooting other than
the yelling and ieering of the crowd.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22

Mrs. Ann Lacour, OF New orleans, La, writes: II
have son who has been sick for two years he has
been attended by our leading physicians but all to
no purpose This morning he had his usual spell OF
coughing, and was so greatly Frustrated In conse.
quence that death seemed imminent We had in the
house bottle of DIR, WIN. HALLS BALsAM FOR rHR
LUNGS, purchased by my husband. who noticed your
advertisement yesterday. We administered 1t and
he was instantly relieved"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
Into SIX Feet of Water.

Two coaches of train on the Republican
valley railroad left the track near Lincoln,
Neb, and went over into six feet of water.
A 4-year-old child was killed, and number
of other passengers were more or less injured,
but none fatally.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
The Greck Govcrnment Sustained.

In the chamber of deputies at Athens sevor-
al speeches were made in favor of war with
Turkey. Many of the members demanded
the enforcement of the coture but Prime
Minister Deyannis declared in favor of free
dom of speech. After debate which had
lasted for a week vote of confidence in the
government was passed-129 to So.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22

Mr.. Blaine's idea that the United States
should assume the debt of Virginia has reap
psared in a bill introduced in the House by
Mr.. Brady of Virginia, Mahones lieutenant,
providing for the creation of n commission
to consider the proposition that the debt of
Virginia should be assumed by the United
States.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
Cant. CrawfOrd's Burial,

The funeral of the late Captain Emmett
Crawford Of the United States army, who
was recently killed by Mexicans, has taken
place at Kearney, Neb. An immense crowd
was in attendance. At the grave the MAJ
sonic ceremonies were followed by the firing
of three volleys by the military detachment.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22

The island of Juan Fernandez remained un-
inhabited from the time of Alexander Sclkirk
Robinson Crusoe's prototype. until twelve
years ago when Il Swiss named Rodt colonized
it W It'll Swiss ard German settlers. 7 he island
belongs to Chilli, and Rodt is its Governor and
Judge,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
Protect the welIs.

The idea that the water of our wells is
he purest obtainable was long ago ex-
ploded. Well water may be pure, but
Is degree of purity depends wholly upon
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
General Schoficld Takes Command.

Major General J. NJ. Schofeld, the new
commander of the division of the Atlantic,
has formerly assumed command. He an
nounces as his aides Captain J. ?. Sanger,
First United States Artillery, and First
Lieutenant WI. Pitcher, First United States
Cavalry. General Scofeld says that he ill
tends to make no changes at present
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22

Catarrh is not simply an inconvenience, un-
pleasant to the sufferer and disgusting to
others-it is an advanced outpost of approach
warning; it brings deadly evils in lis train
Before 1t is too late. use Dr. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy. 1t reaches the seat If the ailment,
and is the only thing that will. You may dose
yourself with quack medicines till It is too late
till the sreamlet becomes a resistless tor
rent 1t is the maturcd invention of a scien-
tine phsician."A word to the wise is sufficient"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22

would be poor without health. The dying mil
lionaire consumptive would exchange all he is
worth for anew lease of life. He could have
had it for song had he used DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery" before the dis
ease had reached its last stages. This wonder
full prepare ion is positive cure for consump-
ton if taken in time. For all diseases of the
throat and lungs it is uneQualcd. All druggists
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
Making n New Territory.

The house committee on territories have by
vote of to ), agreed to report favorably
bill 10 provide for the organization of the
Indian territory and the public land strip
into the territory of Oklahoma
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
Three Surveyors Drowned.

While crossing the New River. at Sunny
eide, w. Va, recently, G. ]. Hood and F. II.
and Sam Quimby, of a surveying party in
the employ of the Chesapeake & Ohio Rail-
road, were drowned by the upsetting Of their
hoat
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22

The story is tod Ct an old negro who is meet
ing with success in a small way by growing
straw berries in pals and tubs. He moves his
strawberries about as circumstances require,
thereby bidding defiance to the elements that
so oft. II harm the berries.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22

Delicate diseases of either sex. however in
duced, promptly, thoroughly and permanently
cured. Send 10 cents in stamps for large Illus
trated treatise, suggesting sure means OF cure.
Address, Worlds Dispensary Medical Associa.
ton, 663 Main street. Buffalo, n. Y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
SCrofuIa

Turks In the blood OF nHarly every one, In many
cases Inherited Its sevcrcs form Is VI OF rum ns
sores on the arms, legs or feet Bunches IN the
ands Of the neck, pimples cancerou' growths,
swollen Joint, and thickenns OF the upper lip are
n her symptoms. Hoods S ,rsaparilla has had won
arrful success In curing scrofula 1t thoroughly
eradicatcs the humor from the blood and gives 1t
new vitality and richness.
Albert Estes. % East Pine Street, Lowell, Mass.
had been troubled With scrofulous humor from boy
hood and In the summer of 1884 had large running
sore on his leg on taking Hoods Sarsapara the sore
gradually disappeared and he has had no indication
OF tho humor since.
Mrs. VIM Mcdonald, Wooster, Ohio, for IS months
suffered with scrofulous swelling OF the gianus IN
the neck Ho Ids sarsaparila gave immediate reiief
the swellings being largely reduced. she THINKS
there Ia nothing equal toll.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22

For DYSPEPSIA, Indigestion, depression Of spir-
Its and general debility, in their various forms,
other Intermittent feyers, the "Ferro- Phosphor-
atod Elixir OF Calisaya," made by Caswell,
Hazard n Co, New York, and sold by all Drug
ing from fever or other sic ness IL has no equal
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22

Virginia's Debt.

An emissary is believed to have left Khar-
eoum for Cairo, with psoposal of peace
from Ell Mahdis successor.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22

To eradicate dandrur, and keep the scalp
moist and clean, use Hollis Hair Remover.
The lives OF many ch. lren have been saved
by the timely use of Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22

II Is by copying after nature that man gets
best results, DIR. Jones' Red Clover Tonic is
natures own remedy, Is purely vegetable, can
be taken by tho most delicate. Cures all stona-
ach. kidney and liver troubles. 50 cents.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
Instantly Relieyed.

The best Ankle Boot and Collar Pads are
made OF zinc and leather. Tn Them.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22

Neuralgia and kindred diseases promptly
yield to the immediate action Of St. Jacobs
Oil, the pain conqueror.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22

The Salvation Army is growing stronger II
England. Its income is now nearly $4,000
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22
The Rich Test Mnn in the World

British war ships on the Chinese coast are to
be painted gray, because that is the most dura-
BILE and least consp cuous color.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22

Bronchitis is cured by frequent small doses
of Pisos Cure for Consumption.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22

There is no woollen industry in Switzel
and worth speaking of.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22

STOP that Cough, that tickling in the throat!
Stop that Consumptive Condition.
You can be cured You can't afford to wait
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will do 1t quickly and permanently. Is cents.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22

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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1886-04-22

Prevent crooked Eoots and blistered heels by
wearing LYONS Patent Heel Stiffeners.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1886-01-27

The remarks Of President Cleveland
20 Mr.. O'Neill. Chairman Of the House
Committec on Labor. show that he has
sivsn considerable attention TO the labor
question. and has clear views on the
snbiect The views bode no euod to the
corporate and other plandsrsrs OF the
public domain. ss far 40 the policy Of
this Administration 10 concerned. The
President can see no better gay for the
knsliosation OF the condition Of the
lAserins classes than the enforcement
Of the eight hour LAG and the removal
Of the surplus wage workers to the pub
lie domain, and he INDUCES in severe
condemnation OF the policy Of permitting
large tracts Of land 10 be acquired by
capitalists
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1886-01-27
SHERIFF'S SALE.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
J. Third Judicial District Of Washington
Territory. holding terms at Seattle.
No. 46S7 M. ID Ballard and K r. Ser.
plaintiffs. VS.. X. K French. C. p. Frene b
his wife. and Louis solomon. defendants.
Under and by virtue Of an order Of sale
issued out Of the above named Court IN
the above entitled action, dated the ?lsf
day OF January. iss6 and 10 me directed
and delivered, have duly levied upon the
property described in said sSder Of sale,
and as follows towit:
Lot one 40, In block fourteen dti. OF
Bixelow's addition to the city Of Seattle.
King couaty. Washington Territory.
Notice is therefore hereby given that on
Saturday, the 27th day Of FebFu.
ary. Iss6.
At IL O'Clock Q. m OF said day, in front Of
the Court House door. in the city OF Seat
tie. King couaty. Washington Territory,
I will in obedience 10 said order Of sale,
sell the above described property At pub
lie auction 70 the highest bidder for cash
Dated AZ Seattle. jan q. lisa
J. II. McGRAw,
jA1atd sheriff OF King county. W. r.
Burke & HAiler, attorneys fer plaintiff.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1886-01-27
Notice to Creditors.

Is PURSUANCE or A NOTICE OF N.
L Buetlin. ESQ. Probate Judge Of Kitssp
county. notice 10 hereby siven T. sff persons
having claims assinst Daniel LongfeJiew, late
OF the county Of ktssp. deceased. that thsy
are required to exhibit the same, with The
vouchers thereof, 10 the subscriber. adtninis-
trstrix Of the said deceased, IT her place OF re-
sddenes In Port Gamble, Kitssp county, within
one year from the dats hereof.
Dated this lsd day Of November, 1855
ALMfRA n LoSGFKIL.Ow,
AdnlnisirsfriI estate Of Daniel LongfeiIow.
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