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Rear Admiral Boggs was one Of the naval
heroes Of the war between the states. All
that need BIO said in proof of his worth as
sailor may be summed up in the sentence:
He commanded the Varuna at the Passage
OF the Forts" He came of historic family.
He was the nephew Of Capt, James Law
renee, who commanded the Inflated Chesa-
peake in the sea duel with the Shannon Off
Boston harbor, And Lawrences immortal
injunction, "Don't give up the ship" was
never obeyed under more trying condi-
tions than by his gallant nephew in the
great fight that opened the Mississippi to
Farragut's fleet.
Charles Stuart Boggs was born in New
Brunswick, N. j., in 1911, two years before
the combat between the Shannon and the
Chesapeake, in which his uncle fell. He en-
tered the navy ms midshipman in November,
1926, and saw his first service in the sloop Of
war Warren of the Mediterranean squadron.
He was promoted u passed midshipman in
1882. and became lieutenant in 1887. Five
years later, while attached to the sloop Sara
toga, he was present at the destruction OF
the Bereby village on the African coast. In
1916 he was transferred to the steamer
Princeton, and in that vessel he took part in
the siege of Vera Cruz. He commanded a
boat expedition from the Princeton for
the destruction of the United States
brig Trenton, which had fallen into the hands
of the Mexicans, and was entirely success
full in the hazardous undertaking. He was
commissioned as commander in 1885. When
the rebellion broke out he was serving as q
lighthouse inspector in California. He was
assigned to the command Of the Varuna, one
of the gunboats Of Farragut's squadron and
the only vessel lost by the squadron. at the
passage of Forts jackson and st.
Philip on April "a, 1862. In that
glorious fight the Varuna, after passing
the forts and destroying or driving ashore
a confederate gunboat and three transports,
pushed on up the river, and about daylight
found herself completely surrounded
by the enemy's squadron. In
Farragut's official report of the
action it is stated that two of the enemy's
gunboats attacked the Varuna, which
vessel, by her greater speed, was much in
advance of us. They ran INTO her and caused
her to sink, but not before she had destroyed
her adversaries; and their wrecks lie side by
side, a monument to the gallantry of Captain
/ Boggs, his officers and crew." For his gal
lantry in this action the commander of the
| Varuna was commissioned as captain in July,
| 1862. In 1866 he was promoted commo-
dore. In July, 1870, he was commissioned as
rear admiral, and in the following year was
assigned to the command Of the European
feet He retired from the navy in 1878
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Kindness to a Poor Boy Rewarded.

Not long since lady of Nyack, N. Y,
received very handsome legacy under
peculiar circumstances. Many years
ago her grandfather adopted poor or
phan boy and brought him up as one of
his own family. The boy was bright,
and when he arrived at tho proper age
he went to New York and engaged in
business, being assisted as far ~ possible
by his patron. The boy prospered, and
what was better than all, folt grateful
to those who had aided HIM in his
course. While his patron lived he was
the recipient of many tokens Of kind
ness from the now prosperous merchants
hands, and when the merchant, grown
very wealthy, died he left behind him a
still stronger token of gratitude in a
handsome legacy to every member liv-
ing of his foster fathers family. The
incident shows that there is some graft
tude left in this world of ours. i City
and Country.
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WASHINGTON.

The total number of bills and resolutions
introduced in the senate and house up to this
date is Il, SOS, exceeding by more than 1000
the number presented in the first 100 days of
the last congress. So far the house has
passed 421 bills, and the senate S31, and 5S5
house bills and "a senate bills have been sent
to the president for his approval.
Representative Collins and other Irish
American members of the house called on
the president to tell him that they thought
the appointment of Minister Phelps as chief
justice would be very unpopular among the
Irish American voters. The probability is
that western man will be appointed.
Minister Phelps called with Secretary Bay
ard on the president. The interview was
brief, and consisted chiefly in an exchange
of compliments. The president, like Secre-
Minister Phelps, and of the services he has
rendered at London. Minister Phelps has a
lively appreciation of the success of President
Cleveland's administration. Their mutual
congratulations were thus very natural.
Hon. Leopold Morse gave dinner at the
Jefferson club, Washington, to a number Of
his Boston friends who are on visit to the
city.
There is a growing impression among
Banks will be nominated by the Republicans
to succeed Congressman Hayden, who has
decided to retire.
Chairman Blanchard will seize the first
opportunity to try and get the river and
harbor bill considered again He sees that
he can only get it through by careful steer
ing, and proposes to take all the chances.
Secretary Whitney has written Repre-
sentative Whitthorne of the house naval af-
fairs committee letter favoring legislation
for the establishment of a naval reserve.
He concludes his letter as follows: "In the
Judgment of the department, it is both nee
essary and economical that the government
should have in reserve fleet of reserve aux
Hilary merchant ships, previously prepared
with the necessary fittings for instant con-
version into cruisers, which would therefore
be available upon moments notice for use
by the government in time Of war;"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-26

SCOTS EMULSION of Pure Cod
Liver Oil, with Hypophosphites, is =
combination of two of the most valua-
bic remedies in existence for the cure
of Consumption and all Wasting Con-
ditions; is more generally recommend
ed and used by Physicians than any
known remedy; it gives most satisfac-
tory results, and tones up the system !;
and when the Consumptive has wasted
away and loses hope, the Emulsion
will speedily check the ravages Of this
terrible disease, and restore the sufferer
to good health and happiness. This
is equally true in regard to ricketts, in
Children, or Marasmus and Anemia in
Adults, and all impoverished conditions
of the blood and especially desirable
for Colds and Chronic Coughs, as il
will cure them more quickly than ordi-
nary Specifics used. Palatable as milk.
Sold by all Druggists.
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new ENGLAND NEWS.

Tia Farm, ~ 7 w O,;ar which WINS hord.
nj n month soo hv Rar Uarhor and Cawden
nartias was seia and tha daeds " nassed IN
contains about 100 acres of high land, form
ing 0gier's point, and at tho southern en-
trance of Camden harhor 1t has been in
the Ogier family III years, The property Is
to be developed into avenues, parks and
lawns for summer resort purposes
A year ago Joseph McDermott of Bristol,
Ct, cut his hand severely with an axe, and
the hand was amputated, Soon second
amputation was neces airy. This was fol.
lowed by int'nse PAIN aud the lower thira
OF Of, the arm above tne eipow was nanon M Th
Dissection revealed DUBIOUS nei.a ny
result OF tho last operation ID """''ou wan
ouIio,'9' --. =. N... n
ohiy one large Soh.,aetoI "o rowPolt, ~
l., accedeu 70 Tue uei,'anu "a 'ne MN,
masons i9r hlne hours per uay netNe, ~.
IN have N.Y. raSusnd 70 y;eid Abopt * mas
g JUS' ore ;nvoived in tSe strike Rss;da these
,nasons thera ara oIso mary bod corr;orS
and nth'ars ,,ho win Lo thrn,yr ont of an,'
nIoywant Tha cornartars h,ya yvithdro,yn
from the strike,
Tha ,,os,n,ostar- o,aror., hoe .n,,o;r+od
~ TT paaaa ,ee nds gpt,",.
Nh Nh, L. e"'o Pos'i''as'o' "' IaS0 "ha'iey'
4n %
.n ne Soitper Tst NJ tne currency mas an
land, Mass, to begin business with capital
Albert r. Barber, assistant postmaster at
0aaoi,na ~ J., nus oeeii arres.ea a,iu uo9nu
letters He pleaded guilty, and acknowl-
euseo opening severai ietVers.
Gen. Greedy, chief signal officer, has
awarded the contract of laying the new
cable between Vineyard Haven and Woods
Holl, Mass, to e. >. Greeley a. Co, oil
view 1 DIX, 'ne lowest oiiuers' az s'ooo'
The chief OF state police of Rhode Island
has determined upon proceeding against
owners and leasers or premises occupied Tor
'he iliegal SAFE OF liquor
At Plttsfeld, Mass, while s. d. Joy was
using gasollne loren IN urnlng the pant
on the WOOD preparatory 10 Palniing mousse
the loren purst, ana ne was terrioiy ourneu'
Civil Service Commissioner Lyman has
gone 70 hartlord' ~ 10 organ,1e she post sS
once .ue,e u,,oer a ' t od,n, tSo ,ma
"a ~ appo,t ~ q 49, 49, ~ @0''o' WIZ
'ion io' 'ne , =,
Joseph II. walker has given the Worces-
ter National history society So,oOo win
which 10 acquire clear titls TO National
History PARK, tract OF 81 acres OF lana on
Vhe worcester size OF Lake Quinsigamond'
Henry l.. Harvey, % years old has been
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-26
AMERICAN COPPER.
Estimate of the rOductiOn in the
United State,.

The division, Of mining statistics Of the
United States geological survey has issued a
preliminary estimate of the copper produc-
ton of the United States. prepared by G..
Krchoff, Jr., ngent. The production in
1887 amounted to ISL, 40, 524 pounds, di-
vided as follows: Lake Superior, 65, Al 500;
Arizona, 7,72O, 462; Montana, 7S,699,677;
New Mexico, 2S3,664; California, 100000;
Colorado, 2,0l2,027; Utah, 100000;
Maine, New Hampshire and YER
mont, 100000; lead desilverizers,
2,432, S04; from imported pyrites,
$780, 600 The returns from consumers show
an average increase of Ia per cent. in 1887
over 1856. The use Of casting copper in
creased POS per cent The conclusion is
reached that the copper consumption of the
United States has been generally overesti.
mated, and that in 1887 it was not much, if
any, in excess of 10O,0O0,00o pounds of new
copper. Attention is called to the fact that
the yield in Montana exceeded that of the
Lake Superior region by over 100000
mounds
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-26
VOLCANOES GETTING UNEASY.
GOrullO and POpocatrpcd Disturb
tho Nerves of MexicanS

GOrullO and Popocatrprtl Dis turb
the Nerves of Mexicans.
Reports from the vicinity of the volcano
Gorullo, in the state of Michoacan, relate
that much smoke is escaping from the crater
and that every day showers of ashes fall on
the surrounding country. This volcano is
$50 miles distant from the city of Mexico,
and was, by a gigantic effort of nature
thrown up nearly 14O0 feet from the surface
of great plain in the year 1859. There
were at that time large number Of cones,
but many subsequently disappeared, and
much of the ground is now covered with
trees. Humboldt describes this remarkable
volcano in his book on New Spain. A gen
tleman from Puebla, a veteran mountain
climber, confirms the reports of increased
activity in the crater of the volcano Popo
catepetl.
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History Of 0 Hymn.

The hymns which live usually have
their birth in experiences or circum-
stances that stamp them with their Pc
culiar character. The history of the
hymn, "Asleep in Jesus" is an illustra-
ton. Margaret Mackay, its author. was
visiting a cemetery in England. In
reading tho various inscriptions she
came across a plain stone, bearing, these
words, Sleeping in Jesus. The stiffness
and beauty of the spot, the unobtIusive
stone with its message as from the dead
one beneath it, so calm, so tranquil
was it not enough to inspire one with
the thought, "Aslecp in Jesus, blessed
sloep, from which mono ever wake to
weepT'--- Religious Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-26
A Host of Insurgent, KILLED, Wound
ed and Captured.

The details of the Using of The peasants OF
Roumania describe the revolt as wide spread,
the peasants destroying houses and property
in most villages. The houses of landowners
and farmers have been sscked and wrecked
granaries pillaged, and the local officials bar.
barously treated, a number of them having
been killed. The territorial troops joined in
the pillage and fired on The troops OF the line.
Since instructions Were sent to the troops te
adopt severe measures for the suppression OF
the r volt, a host of the insurgen IS have beer
killed and wounded, or taken prisoners. The
prisons are crowded. Fugitives continue tt
pour into Bucharest
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STAR CAST FOR "HAMLET."


Arrangements have been completed in New
York for great testimonial to the veteran
actor and manager, Lester Wallack. The
chief feature of the testimonial will be a per-
Torrance of Hamlet" with the following
superb cast: Hamlet, Edwin Booth; Laertes,
Lawrence Barrett King, Frank Mayo;
Ghost, Charles Couldock; Polonius, John
Gilbert: First Gravedigger, Joseph JEFF
ferson; Second Gravedigger, w. j. Flor
ence; Rosencrantz, Lawrence Hanley; Guild
enstern, Charles Hanford Marcellus Steele
Mackaye; Bernardo, Herbert Kelley; Fran
cisco, Louis Massen; Priest, Harry Edwards;
First Actor, John. Lane; Second Actor, Bob
Hilliard; .Ophelia, Nine. Modjeska; Queen,
Mrs d. P. Bowers; Player Queen, Miss
Rose Coghl1n. The parts or Horatio and
Osric have not yet been filed. This will
unique stionably be one of the most notable
elformances if not the most notable, ever
given in this country
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-26
FOthcringham Receivers from the
Adam. Express Company.

The jury in the srit of David S. Fothering.
ham against the Adams Express company
for damages for false imprisonment at ST.
Louis, Mo-, agreed on verdict of 100000
for the plaintiff. The case grew out of the
Jim Cummings express robbery on the
Frisco road in 1886, when the robbers Sc
cured $500 A year ago the three robbers,
Wittrock, Haight and Weaver, were cap
tured in Chicago, and SAL 600 of the stolen
money was recovered. The men confessed
generating the express messenger, David S.
Fotheringham, who had been held, and as ii
seemed to the jury, bounded by w. H. Dam
sell, the agent of the company, and Pinker
toms detectives
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-26

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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-26
SENTENCED TO DEATH.
Mexican Officers to be Shot for Vic.
latinG American Territory.

latiDG American Territory.
The sentence Of death passed by the lower
military court in the city of Mexico on Col.
Arvizu and Lieut.. Gutierrez, convicted of
having authorized violation of American
territory, has been confirmed by the supreme
court of military justice The violation
took place last May, when Arvizu crossed
over to Nogales in Arizona territory and
rescued Gutierrez from the local police, who
had arrested him under a warrant. This af-
fair gave much annoyance to the Mexican
government, and the sentence of death passed
by the lower military court was regarded as
just. Mr.. Bayard, however, interfered, and
the case was passed on to the supreme court
of military justice, which has sustained the
sentence. The court decided that violation
of American territory merits the death pen
atty. Unless President Diaz commutes the
sentence, the two officers will be shot very
ca
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-26

found and vigorousl New England people
are active, restless and ambitious, and there
lore neglect themselves. Not one man or
woman in ten is in perfect health"
"Oficial figures show this, do theyT
Precisely. There seems to be New Eng
land disease. People do not seem to think
that headaches, or tired feeling, or blues or
loss of appetite, or nervousness mean any
thing. Then, the first thing they know they
are In bed and on the road to death.
"Do many die OF this diseaseT'
Thousands, Henry Wilson, Charles Sum-
ner, Wendell Phillips and Governor Bod
we'll are among the number. James G..
Blaine is also on the road. and his trip abroad
Is in the hope of recovering health"
"But what do you find to counteract it'll"
"Very little. The only reliable medicine
70 far discovered is Hunts remedy. The
faculty Of one of our leading medical col
leges knowing the composition of this medi-
cine, have been recommending it for some
time and the results have been wonderful.
know three ladies and one gentleman lone Of
the latter a state officer, who have been en-.
tirely cured by its use. l wish everybody
might know more about it and use it."
Such facts and figures and from so high 9
source should prove invaluable to thousand:
whose success in life would be much greater
we're they physically and mentally sound and
viooroua
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-26
KILLED AT HIS WINDOW,
Orrin sterry Shot at Lyman, N. HI.
by an Unknown Party.

Orrin Sterry was shot and killed few
days ago in his house in Lyman, N. Fl. H,
was sitting before the stove with his hat on.
when shot was fired through the window,
taking effect in the side of his face and neck,
killing him Instantly, while his hat was rid
died with shot. Sterry's wife and Love
Williams, her brother, were the only other
persons In the house, the woman being with
her husband and Williams in the next room
When the shot was fired, Williams ran Out
and found Sterry on the floor and Mrs.
Sterry outside screaming Murder" Sterry,
Williams ard two other men in the neigh.
borhood had been at the village during thu
day trading The victim was about 40 year,
Of age, quiet and peaceable, and in comforts
BILE circumstances.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-26
SIS SOLID GOLD WATCH FREE!

SOLD gold, Watcn now
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TWO FATAL BULLETS.
Double Shooting Affair, with q WO.
man in the Case,

A fatal shooting ARRAY and attempted
suicide occurred at Portland, Me-, few
days since. A well-dressed man and woman
were seen walking ON ST. John street, and
two pistol shots were heard few moments
later. Both were found apparently dead
When a wagon was obtained to take them
away it was ascertained that the man was
living while the woman was dead. The mar
gave t:1m1sne - Edward Chase of mn
York, and said the woman's name was Mrs.
Nellie Stevens of Gardiner, Me. When the
hospital was reached diary was found or
Chase with the entry:
Read this: "She is the daughter of Hon.J.
Fl. Ladd of Gardiner
Chase's father is said to be DIR. e. P.
Chase of 2J2 East Eleventh street, New
York.
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Is in store for all who use Kemp's Balsam
for the Throat and Lungs, the great guaran-
teed remedy. Would you believe that 1t is
sold on its merits and tina any druggist is au-
thorized by the proprietor Of this wonderful
remedy to give you a sample bottle free9 1t
never fails to cure acute or chronic coughs
All druggists sell Kemps Balsam. Large bot
ties 50 cents and 81
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-26

To tequeath to your children is a strong, clean,
pure Observation-Disclosures than wealth, because
It will never prove curse. You cannot give
what you do not possess, but mothers will find
in Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription wonder
tul help-correcting all weaknesses, bringing
their systems into perfect condition, so that
their children, untainted, shall rise up to call
them blessed!
There is not a druggist in all the land
But always eeps a stock on hand.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-26

Ask any one who has used Or. Pierce's Pleas
ant Furgative Pellets as to their me it's They
II tie you that pimples, blotches and erup-
tions disappear; that nstip tion-that breed
or of disorders-is relieved; that the appetite
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little wonder-workers. Being purely vegeta-
BILE, they are perfectly harmless; being COM
posed of concentrated, active ingredients, they
and disease will be unknown. OF all drug
gists,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-26
ElY'S
CREAM BALM

l suffered from
catarrh IL years.
The droppings into
the throat tcere
na,tsedting. My
nose bied almost
daily. Since the
first days use of
Hy's Cream Balm
hare had no bleed
ing, the soreness is
entirelygone. DIG.
Davidson, icith the
Boston Budget.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-26

Sold by Druggists and Dealers Ev1yrchre.
The Charles A. vogoler Co.. Balto., Md.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-26

The reason that the use Of coffee has de.
creased so much in England is said to be that
it Is seldom properly made.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-26
SJAcoRs OIL
EUMATISM.
coroboratlye and Conclusive Testimony.

0H0b0fatNe dnd CONCLUSIVE 1eStIm0ny.
Lowell. MASS. July ., 1857.
Gentlemen :--Mr. Lewis Dennis has just called
upon me. and informs me that the boy Grin Robin.
son, who was poor cripple on erutches. and was
cured BY St. Jacobs Oil in 1881; the cure has
remained permanent. The young man has been
and Is now At work at manual labor the eass
certainly proves the sfncacy Of St. Jacobs OIL.
DE-. GEO. o. osGooD, N. ..
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-26
A Great Legacy

A Boston lawyer who has taken up his res
idence In Para Brazil, has collection of Or
chids numbering 10000.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-26
Living " illnesses !

man should beware how he "takes things
easily" Such practice sometimes lands o
fellow in prison.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-26
Con.umption sureIy Cured,

To the Editor Please inform your readers
that have a positive remedy for the above
named disease. By its timely use thousands
of hopeless cases have been permanently
cured. / shall be glad to send two bottles OF
my remedy FREE to any of your readers who
have consumption if they will send me their
Express and P. o. address. Respectfully
r. A. SLOCUM. NJ. c.. ISL Pearl ST., n Y.