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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15
Washington Monument yIbratcs.

Great care Is taken to note tho move
ments OF tho shaft OF the great Wash
ington monument, 500 feet tall, for II
does move. The law OF contraction and
expansion OF material by heat and cod
operates here as we'll as elsewhere.
When the sun shines full on the eastern
face in tho morning tho stones on that
side expand and throw tho shaft slight
ly to tho west. Then the sun goes
around to tho south and the apex of tho
monument makes corresponding
swing to the north. As the orb crceps
about the sky to its final setting in the
evening tho glittering point on top Of
tho monument makes contra-move-
msnt around half a circle, gradually
settling back to its normal position
after tn, rays Of the sun have lost their
power.
This movement has never been calcu-
lated, but is undoubtedly very slight.
The wind, too, has an effect upon the
structure. From the centre OF gravity
of the shaft, located ia feet and 10
inches from the floor, is a cross beam
from which il suspended fino steel
wire, protected by a galvanized Iron
tube about four inches in diameter.
This hang, to the floor at tho northwest
corner OF tho elevator we'll. At the
bottom is a plum b. bob weighing IS
pounds, suspended by means of the
wire, and hanging in water. An iron
cylinder protects tho instrument from
injury, and a little iron house about
four feet high keeps off the draugh:.
Through the cylinder is telescope
eyepiece, in one end of which arc two
vertical wires about one quarter of an
inch apart. Whom candle is held at
an opening in the side of the box and
the eye is applied to tho outside end of
the tube, the plumb line can be sccn-a
fino line between tho vertical marks.
Any movement in the shaft is record
ed by a corresponding movement in
the line. When the structure is at
rest, and in its normal position, the
line hangs still, midways between the
others, but whea tho shaft is dis
turbed by the action of tho wind it
sways back and forth like the pendu-
lum OF clock, always coming to rest
in tho centre This is observed every
day, and if the custodian should ever
notice tho line hanging still at any
point outside of tho two cross lines
he will then know that the monu-
ment has been permanently moved
from its level position. Until then,
however, no ono need be alarmed by
the oscillations of tho shaft from tn,
action of the wind or tho influence OF
the sun. ~ Washington Star.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15
TIFF NEW CoNGREss.
Republican In Both Branches-Scven-
teen Majority.

teen Majority.
Full returns from the congressional cleo
tions show that the republicans will control
both branches of the tifty-frst congress by
safe working majorities They have carried
the state legislature in Delaware, securing
the election of republican successor to
Senator Salisbury and making a gain of
one in TIE United States senate to offset the
loss of Rddleberger in Virginia New Jersey
continues democratic, and Senator McPher-
son will probably be reelected, but West
Virginia, according to the latest returns, has
elected republican legislature which will
choose republican 10 succeed Senator
Kenna. This makes a republican gain of
one over the present status, and will make
the ser ate stand: republicans, 40; demo-
Gratis, Sc.
The majority in the house of representa-
tives appears to be precisely reversed. From
being seventeen democratic it has become
fifteen republican. Final figures may modi-
ty these, but they are not likely to wipe out
the republican majority. Mt Edward Nc
Pherson, the secretary of the republican con-
gressional committee, estimates it at nine
teen or twenty-one while Colonel Breckin-
ridge of Kentucky, thinks it will not exceed
nine or eleven. The republicans have gained
five in New England. three in the south, and
nine in the west Their gains would be
nine in the south if they were not offset by
losses of six in Kentucky and Virginia. The
appended table shows the party strength in
each state in the new congress and the old.
and the list which follows gives the changes
made by revised returns in the list of the
new congress-:
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15
A SOuirrel Attacks n Man

A squirrel attacked ]. Taylor while
he was sitting reading newspaper,
near his homo, in Santa Anna, Texas.
The animal dropped from the top Of
the house, and after it had bitten him
several times Taylor threw it to the
ground, but it sprung back upon the
old gentleman, biting him m ore severe
ly than ever. He was bitten through
both ears and on the neck, and it was
necessary to call in physician to trent
the wounds.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15
Tickets, Please.

Tho passenger train conductor has in
many respects the most difficult posi-
ton In the railroad ranks. He should
be first class freight conductor and a
polished gentleman to boot. But in his
long apprenticeship on freight train
he has very likely been learning how
not to fulfil the additional requirements
of passenger conductorship. He must
now manage his train in sort of auto
matte way, for he has his mind filled
with the care of his passengers and the
collection of tickets. He must be good
at figures, keeping accounts, and han d :
ling money though the freight train
service has given him no experience in
this line. Year by year the clerical
work connected with the taking up OF
tickets and collie citing of cash fares has
been increased until now on many road $
an expert bank clerk would be none too
proficient for the duties imposed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC,

A MONUMENT to the late Lester Wallack is
proposed.
The French actor, Coquelin, speaks excel
lent English.
JANE HADlNG made her stage debut at the
age of three years
PATTI is singing in concerts in Wales for
the benefit of the poor.
BosfoN has a five-cent place of amusement
called the Nickelodeon.
SINS REEVES the aged tenor, has pub.
lished his autobiography.
AT least thirty theatrical combinations left
New York in one day recently
JOSEPHINE RILEY, of Cincinnati, is new
star. Her speciality is Hamlet"
IT is stated that Mary Anderson brings to
this country with her 1900 dresses and 80
wigs.
LEWIS MORRISON, one of the cleverest of
American leading men, is barn storminga
in Arizona AID New Mexico.
HENRY WATTERsoy will lecture nexs
spring and go to California His subject
will be: lis Marriage Failures"
STUART RoBsoN is preparing for the
presentation next season OF the new play
written for him by Steele Mackaye
THE Car has ordered that henceforth all
the dramatic artists of the Eussian Imperial
Theatre are to wear uu. orm in public
THOMAS NELSON PAGE ard Richard Nal.
comb Johnston are to be among tine popa ar
readers from their own writings this season,
COWARD CoSsCIENcE.n a drama in four
acts, by Charles Alfred ByrEe and Arthur
Wallack, is a very great success in Eng a ii
PREPARATIONS are now being made for
the appearance of Miss Mary Anderson. n.
Palmer's Theatre, in New York, in "A
Winters Tale
HENRY IRVING has arranged with
Jules Claretie for an English version of
"Mohammed,n which is shortly to be pro
duced at the French theatre
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15
THE NAVY OF FRANCE.

NJ. Dreyfus Tries to Scare the Deputies.
In the chamber of deputies NJ. Dreyfus
moved that the AZ 0O0, 900 francs asked by
the government to fortify the harbors of
Brest and Cherbourg be spent in building
cruiser and torpedo vessels. The German
and Italian navles, he said, were superior to
the French navy, and the German govern
ment was about to demand $50, 000, 900 marks
to build more vessels. Admiral Krantz,
minister of marine, said that when the Ger
mans demanded that amount he would de-
mand similar sum. The French navy should
not be underestimate. The year 1899 would
see it in respectable condition. NJ. Dreyfus
withdrew his motion. NJ. Dorian moved to
reduce the estimates for naval supplies by
100000 francs. Admiral Krantz opposed
this motion, urging that the full amount was
necessary in order to complete the storing of
coal. The budget committee accepted the
motion, whereupon Admiral Krantz said
that he should regard it as mark Of want
of confidence. This declaration caused great
excitement, and M. Dorian withdrew his
motion and declined to participate any fur
Their in the debate
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15
Bitter Kate War Probable Among
Roads Connecting with Chicago.

The Chicago & Northwestern road caused
sensation on Saturday by notifying Chair
man Faithorn that, commencing Nov. IA, its
rates on packing house products, C title and
hogs will be cents a hundred
pounds from Omaha to Chicago
ucts is 90 cents, and on cattle and hogs 27II
cents, so that the re luc ion amounts to is
cents on the former anil 22L cents on the
latter. The announcem mt is intended ns a
blow at the Burlington for cutting the pro-
vision rate to II cents from Omaha. It is
thought that a bitter rate war will ensue
unless something is speedily done to avert
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15
A BRIDE OF DEATH.
Welded to a Man Who Is to Be
Hanged in Three Weeks.

Welded to a Man Who Is to Be
Hanged In Three Weeks.
San Francisco has q Nina Van Zandt in
Katie Keane, young woman who recently
became the wife of John McNulty, q MUIR
derer under sentence to be hanged in three
weeks. Sheriff Mem ,nn was kinder than
Sheriff Matson of Chic go, for he gave
permission to have the ceremony performed
In the Jail. Menu ty lived with the woman
at the time he committed the murder, but
she then had not secured a divorce from her
husband, who deserted her. This week
she got divorce. When all was ready
for the marriage, McNulty came out Of
his cell, took the arm of the bride and went
to the clerks office, wher, police Justice
promptly married them. Then they received
congratulations, and spent hlif day in
quiet conversation in the Jail corridor, where
the bride kissel her condemned husband and
left. She is confident he will yet be released
on the insanity plea. A strong appeal has
been made to the governor to commute the
sentence to life Imprisonment, and if he re.
fuses an appeal will be made to the supreme
conrt
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15
LOOKING FORWARD TO '92.
The Chicago Herald dominates NJ
Cleveland for Standard Bearer.


Cleveland for Standard Bearer.
The Chicngo Herald comes out with an
editorial nominating Mr.. Cleveland as the
standard bearer of the democratic party in
1892 The triumph of republicans, the
Herald declares, was accidental and based
on transformation, and its fruits will speedily
decay. 'Grover Cleveland alone among
modern democrats in high place." It
says, "gave his party an issue.
He alone is entitled to lead the
host to victory. Mr. Cleveland stands for
the masses against the classes. Rel ncted by
the corrupt elements of his own state, he is
freed of all merely local restrictions. He
stands, and will stand, for an idea which is
to triumph when the democracy
shall triumph and is to perish only
when the democracy shall perish.
He will remain the democratic tariff reform
leader. He will be the nominee of his party,
vastly augmented by that time, in the cam
paign that is to com. He will be elected.
Let the good work lierin nown
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15


Fourth Standardization w. Morrow
lRep) elected over Robert Ferrall tDem)
Second Florida-Robert Bullock Dem)
elected over Frederick S. Goodrich (Rep)
Tenth Illinois-Philp s. Post (Rep) elect
cd over Nicholas 4. Worthington lDenl
Eighth Indiana-James T. Johnston Rep)
elected over Elijah V. Brookshire tDem.)
Thirteenth Indiana - William Haynes
Repl elected over Benjamin f. Sbively
Ueml
Tenth Kentucky-J. II. Wilson (Rep)
elected over Benjamin F. Day Dem.l
Fifth Mar, 4nd-Sydney +. Mudd (Rep)
elected over Barnes Compton Deml
Fifth Missouri-John C. Tarsney Dem
elected over Thomas b. Bulleuce (Rep.)
Fifteenth New York-Moses ID. Stivers
lRep.) elected over Henry Bacon Dem.l
Ninth North Carolina-Hamilton G. Ewart
tRepl elected over Thomas ID. johnson
tDcm)
Second West Virginia William Ii. II.
Flick Nep.) elected over William l.. Wilson
tDcm.l
Third West virgiuia-James II. McIinnis
WspI elected over John d. Anderson DemJ
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15
Lamont's Successor.

Perry s. Heath, Washington correspon-
dent of the indianapolis Journal, who is
mentioned as the probable successor of Col.
Lamont, is a young republican from Mum
Gle, Ind, who was on intimate terms with
Gen. Harrison when the latter
was in the senate. He gained
national notice by furnishing the Benet cir
cular to Senator Hale just before congress
adjourned. Heath is bright fellow, who
has made good deal of money by fortunate
investments, and. being bachelor, would
prssidsnt's private secretary,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15
Cruel Mr.. Barracks.

II notice in the paper" said Ms.
Birracks, pouring out Mr.. Barrack's
coffee, 'that Brooklyn clergymar
says that women should be permitted tc
whistle"
''Ycs." retorted Nj. B,rracks, agree
ably. ''He Is right. We should surely
not dcny to woman privilege we ac-
cord to tug-boats and locomotives. -
[Blzar.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15

OF THE YOUTHS CoMPANIoN,o of Boston, Mass.
which we published last week, should be no
ticed by our readers, a the opportunity comes
COMPANION who will send $1.75 at onca, can
have the paper free to January l, 1889 and for
a full year from that date. This offer includes
four holiday numbers, for Thanks. living,
Christmas, New Years and Easter, all the II
Illustrated Weekly Supplements, and the An
nual Premium List, with $50 illustrations.
Really $3.50 paper for only $l.75 year.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15

The Proprietor of Kemp's Balsam gives
Thousands of Bottles away yearly This mode
of advertising would prove ruinous IL the
Balsam was not a perfect cure for Coughs and
all Throat and Lung troubles. You will sec
the excellent effect after taking the first dose.
Don't hesitatel Procure bottle to-day to keep
in your home or room for immediate or future
use. Trial bottle Free at all druggists. Largo
Size 50c and 81.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15
INDIAN MAIDEN MURDERED.
Sacrifice to Gitchcmanltou BY a Win
nebago.


nebago.
Great excitement prevails at Redwing,
Mimi, over the report Of terrible Grim,
committed by the Winnebagos on their res.
ervation near that village. At the beginning
of the hunting season each year it has Leen
the custom of the Indians to hold ceremonies
and orgies to proptiate Gitchemanitou for a
good seasons hunt. A few days ago Sc veral
OF the savages went over to Trenton, Wis,
topurchase ammunition, and when they re.
turned to their reservation they were drunk.
They danced and howled until late hour
at night, when several of the old men
drew to one size for council The hunt
ing season had been bad, and they decided
that something had to be done to propitiate
the great spirit. Finally, all being intoxi-
Gated and feverish with excitement, young
buck, with hunting knife clasped in his
hand, leaped into the centre of the ring
dancers and Selling young girl by the hair
stabbed her several times in the breast. He
then dabbled his hands in the blood and
smeared it over his face. The murderer es.
capped.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15
A Secret

OF good health is found in the regular move
ment Of the bowels and perfect action of the
Liver. These organs were intended by nature
to remove from the system all impurities. II
you are constipated, you offer standing in
vitation" to a whole family of diseases and ir-
Irregularities which will surely be accepted, >
and you will have guests unwelcome and de-
be averted by the timely use of DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Purgative Pellets. Powerful for the
effectual regu alton Of the bowels and Liver,
establishing healthy action of the entire
wonderful organism with which we are Gre
ated
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15

Say, Perkins, old boy why don't we see you
at the club any more2 Has your mother in
law shut down on your" NO Brown; the fact
there is no inducement for me to leave 1t. You
look incredulous, but it's positive fact You
see, my wife used to suffer SO much from func-
her spirits and her temper were greatly af-
fectei. 1t was not her fault Of course, but it
made home unpleasant all the same; But now,
since she has begun to take Or. P1erces Fa-
happy that we are having our honeymoon all
ova nCainN
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15
Err. Louxee,. yi,nIizlng Componna

The French war balloon is made in four sec.
lions, so that bullet may go through it with.
out causing 1t to drop.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15
Would You Believe

Many thousand tons of peanuts are import
ed into France annually Tor the manufacture
pfn oil
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15

;r. Louxee's vitalizing Compound
1 absolutely the greatest known remedy for
the Radical Cure of Scrofula Cancerous HUI
1nors, Diptheritic or Mineral Blood Poison.
ing, Dyspepsia, Rheumatism, Dropsy and
L yer Complaint. 81 per bottle Is for 81. At
llnpgists
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15

great many good men have missed the top
Of the ladder by attempting too many rounds
at the first jump.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15

A Pitts ur,. Pa, syndicate is to lease oil
te ory in keltucky and prospecting for
thisturi,Os, hiss rec ,nily bsen done in Forest,
Butler and Wa hjoston counties i'm that
state. The agents have been istructed to
secure ali the territory in that locality, ths
owners Of which are ready 70 LEAFS ~ re-
sonablo ratsa
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15

Use the surest remedy for catarrh = DR..
Sage's.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15

Mrs Hannah Shlrkey died few days age
at the residence OF her daughter in Youngs
town, o., aged III Tears Shs was native
Of Ireland,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15
-Four Books Learned in One Reading.

A Years Work Done in Ten Day..
From the Chaplain of Exeter College, and
Houghton Syriac Prizeman, Oxford.
Coll. Exon. Oxon., Sept 1883.
taking orders in September suddenly received
notice that my ordination examination would
be held in fortnight. had only ten 100 days
in which to prepare for the Exam. should
recommend years pr aparation in the case Of
anyone so ut erly unprepared as | was; bu!
your System had so Strengthened my natural
memory, that was able to remember and give
therefore read Lightfoot, Proctor, Harold
Browne, Mosheim, &C., &c, once AMI was sue
cessf,d in every one Of the nine papers. The
present Bishop OF Edinburg knows the facts.
Faithfully yours, [Rev.1 JAMES MIDDLEToN
MACDONALD, MIA To Prof. A. Loisette, 257
Fifth Ave, N. Y. Perfectly taught by corre-
spUndence. Send for + spectus.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15

The press is exceedingly dull
No items worth reading at all.
We deem this the reason:
We've finished the season
For ball.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15
HOney-M Don.

A man cannot ravel out the stitches in
which early days have knit him.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-11-15
DIPHTHERiA. scRoFULA.
N. IL. Forty-six

Miss Lena Judkins, daughter az years old
Of MIR. and Mrs. X. G. Judkins, G77 Boston ST.,
Lynn, CURED by Dr. Lougee's Nitalizing
Compound OF gerry severe ease OF Scrofula,
with Malignant Ulcers OF eight years. standing,
after II Physicians had failed. Almost miracle.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-06-22
HALEY. IDAHO, FRIDAY. JUNE %, 1885,
A RARE OPPORTUNITY
The Finest and Most Conven.
lent Place on Wood River
For Sale.

RANCH, situated just above Deer Creek,
which is rs fine piece Of property as there is on
Wood River. is offered for sale at great sacrifice
10 acres natural meadow yielding two tons to the
acre. 20 acres of choice upland, and 10 acres Of
rich bottom land under cultivation. There is also
q fine two-acre TROUT POND fed by . natural
spring which never overfows and never freezes
over. Good WATER privileges, more than ample
for the whole ranch, go with it. The river forms
the western boundary, and good, lawful FENCES
enclose the whole ranch.
Also. 40 HENS with good chicken house;
Also, u head of s rOCK CATTLE-(4 COWS, 2
twoyear olds, yearlings. and calves;)
Also, a good pair Of BOB-SLEDS made this
winter, WAGON, PLOW, HARROW, SHOVEL
PLOW-in fact all the TOOLS required for such
= ranch;
Also. two COOK STOVES and one HEATING
STOVE, and all the FURNITURE and HOUSE
HOLD GOODS. excepting clothing in the house +;
Also. the story and a half 16x24-foot hewn LOG
HOUSE. LOG STABLES with plenty Of stable
room). and GOOD CORRAL:
Also. a MINING CLAIM situated about az
miles east Of the ranch showing big ledge alive
with galena and carbonates;
Also. new DWELLING HOUSE of four rooms,
with stable room for six head of horses, and lot
sOx12o, fenced Warranty deed;
Also, 20 cords WOOD.
For further particulars apply at
TIMES OFFICE,
HALEY, Idaho.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1888-06-22
ALIAS SUMMONS.

TERRITORY OF IDAHO,
County OF Alturas SIS.
In the Probate Court of Alturas county, Idaho
Territory.
Michael Hennessy, Plaintiff, VS.. Henry Farnen,
Defendant.
To HENRY FARNEN:
In the name Of the People of the United
States in the Territory of Idaho:
You are hereby notified tkat there is now on file
IN the Office OF the Probate Court of the County of
Alturas i'll the Terr tory of Idaho, the complaint
OF Michael Hennessy demanding of you Three
Hundred and Fifteen Dollals and costs of suit
mining claim named Hidden Treasure situate in
Little Smoky Mining District, said county and
Territory sold by plaintiff to you, defendant, for
the said sum OF S3l5 in September A. d. 1885, as
Iuliy appears by complaint on file herein, q COPY
of which is herewith served.
And that unlts you appear and answer to said
complaint at my Office in HALEY Idaho I territory
within ten days texclusive of the day of servicel
after the service on you of this summons-if
served within this county or if served out of
this county, but in this district, within twenty
days. otherwise, within forty days--or Judgment
by default Will be taken against you for the sum
Of Three Hundred and Fifteen Dollars, $3.50
together with the costs OF tie suit
In testimony whereof, l. E. b. Lemmon
Probate Judge, have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal Of said court
lsEALl at HALEY. Idaho, this 7th day of May
A. d. 1885,
E.B LENNON,
m3l Probate Judge and ex O1fico Clerk.
Bruner, Parsons Il Bruner, Att'ys for Plaintiff.