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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05
ound. Among these is the family of

Sound. Among these is the family of
James NJ. Constable. When Mr. Con-
stables wife, Mrs. Henrietta Constable,
died four years ago, Mr.. Constable and
his three children built st. Thomas's
Church and presented it to the parish as
memorial of Mrs. Constable. 1t is of
stone, and though Mr.. Constable has not
informed the officers of the parish what
it cost, it could not have been built for
less than 100000. 1t is often referred
to as the Arnold Church, because Mrs.
Constable was q daughter of Aaron
Arnold, and because Mr.. Hicks-Arnold,
a son in-law of Mr.. Constable, placed
the Constable memorial windows in the
church and the chime of bells in the
steeple.
When the church building was pre-
sented to the parish and ". consccrated
in June, 1886, the flag was part of the
gift. 1t was acceptable to the vestrymen
and to Rev. Mr.. Montgomery, and now
everybody in Mamaroneck accepts it as
matter of course
The flag is of white bunting, and the
design SHOWN in the accompanying cut
is il ark-blue on white ground. The
design is the seal of the parish. There
is nothing remarkable about the seal, for
every parish in America has, in accord
ance with an ecclesiastical law, a seal of
some sort, though usually it is much
simpler than that of the church at Nam
aroneck. The seal is frequently the
name of the church only: In the cut ac-
companying spear is seen upright in
the center. 1t is intended by this to re-
mind the bcholder of the spear with
which, according to church tradition,
the martyr st. Thomas was killed. At
tached to the spear head is leathern
thong, with which in ancient times the
spearman drew back his weapon after
casting it at an enemy.
Alpha and Omega, the first and the
last letters of the Greek alphabet, one on
either side of the spear, and also the book
beneath the Omega, are unders,oo
ecclesiastical symbols, Alpha and Omega
being the works of the Saviour, who
was the first and the last, the beginning
and the end, while the book signifies st.
Thomass mission in preaching the Word.
A carpenters square beneath the Alpha
indicates st. Thomas's trade. Finally,
1917, is the date of the organization of
st. Thomass parish.
Sexton Samuel Shearer hoists the
church flag from turret of the church
every Sunday and on church festival
days.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05
The Medicine Mania.

Some people, especially among the
lower, middle and working classes, are
confirmed medicine takers. They read
the advertisements of 'patent' nostrums,
which profess to cure every i'll under the
sun from agues to ulcers. and implicitly
believe the statements which they con-
tain. The ignorant medicine taker never
pause,to consider that if 1.-THE of the pre-
tensions so blatantly proclaimed had any
foundation in fact, the existence of cult
waited and learned bodies, such as the
College of Physicians and the College of
Surgeons, would be no longer necessary.
Not only does he believe everything
which the advertisers tell him, but he be-
comes an advocate of the remedies to
his friends, and thus, like the SNOWFALL,
which increases as the schoolboy rolls it
in the drift, the mischief insensibly in
creases, until in time it assumes colossal
roportions.-London Time.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05
Farm aud Garden Notes.

The pig likes clean pen.
A good mound of earth protects young
trees from mice.
Hens must be warmly housed if eggs
are to be secured.
The sashes of cold frames should be
lifted on mild days.
Potatoes in pits need plenty of litter
or coarse manure to keep out frost.
Keep the best fodder back and feed it
out to stock toward the end of the
season.
Clean and house for the winter all
tools that will not be used again till
next season.
If you want to kill burdocks cut them
off closely and pour petroleum on the
short stumps.
In no business is attention to very
slight details more requisite than in
poultry raising.
Swill for hogs should be fed while
fresh, and not allowed to stand until sour
and disgusting.
From this time forward grass is worth
more to the pasture for winter protection
than to the farm animals for food.
The great secret of successful farming
is to keep the soil increasing in fertility
by the abundant application of manure.
Spare-ribs to be used while fresh,
may be hung up where they will freeze.
and will not spoil So long as they remain
frozen.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05
new ENGLAND NEWS.

At q special town meeting 1t was voted to
favor the petition of East Stoughton, Mass,
to form a separate town. The boundary
lines between tho two towns were agreed
upon, and there will be no opposition before
the legislature.
Mr.. Babson, ono of tho owners OF tho
schooner Alice Nj. Strople, challenged by tho
Carrie e. Phillips, says he Is not anxious that
any of his fleet shall sail such race as pre-
scribed A race OF 20 miles TO windward or
to leeward and return, in Boston bay or over
the course of the Eastern Yacht Club, is no
race at all for fishing vessel However, IL
the race was to DO from Cape Ann to Grand
bank and return, or some port near Cape
Race, N, r., for $1,000 or more, there are
plenty of shippers and vessels here ready to
accept the Offer.
Stark X. Chesley, aged 81, unmarried, a
student of Phillips Exeter IN. H. Academy
and son Of Dr. Lafayette Chesley Of Exeter,
attempted suicide by taking a dose of
Rough on Rats He bought the poison
in drug store and attempted to swallow it,
but was prevented by the proprietor. He
said he had been debauching for some days
past and became discouraged,
Farrell s. May of Stoughton, Mass, viii
open shoe shop at Pttsfeld, which will DO
operated with stock company, with capt.
tai stock of 49, 900 to $4,000. About Go
hands will be employed,
At Waterbury, VT, the thermometer reg
istered 25o below, Jan. l.
A petition has been put in circulation
in Portland, Me-, which is being
signed generally by leading representatives
of the shipping interests at that port, id
dressed to Congress- stating that the safety
and convenience to navigation require the
construction of breakwater on Spring
Point ledge, near the entrance to Portland
harbor, and that light be placed at the
eastern end of the ledge.
The Maine game commissioners report a
wonderful increase in large game in that
state.
Fifteen recent deaths in Pittsfeld Mass,
from diphtheria has caused great alarm.
The Pilgrim Society of Plymouth, Mass,
has had room finished in the attic of Pill
grim Hall for use as a library. Many Of the
volumes are very DID, the most ancient one
dating back $50 years. A large number of
newspapers of the times previous to the
revolution are also in the library.
Exeter, N. H., is to celebrate its quarter
millennial next summer.
The schooner Mary A. Drury, reported
ashore on Point Judith, foated by the life
savers and afterward beachod on % sandy
shore with 10 feet of water in her hold, sue
cumbed to the fury of Sundays gale, and
was broken up. The vessel is a total loss
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05
ECIipses for 1888,

In the year 1888 there will be five Eclipses
three of the Sun, and two of the Moon.
!. A Total Eclipse of the Moon, January
2sth, visible generally throughout North and
South America, Europe, Asia and Africa.
2, A Partial Eclipse of the Sun, February
18th, 6:02 in tho evening; invisible in North
America; visible in southern part of South
America and South Pole.
8. A Partial Eclipse Of the Sun, July 9th,
1:32 in the morning; invisible in America
visible in the Indian Ocean.
4. A Total Eclipse of the Moon, July 22d
and Esd; visible generally throughout North
and South America and portions of Europe
Africa and the Pacific Ocean.
5. A Partial Eclipse of the Sun, August
18th, LES in the afternoon; invisible in the
United States. This Eclipse is chiefly visible
in the Arctic Ocean, Norway and Sweden.
portions of Denmark and Greenland and the
extreme northerly parts of North America
and Asia.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC,


IT is said that even the Car of all the Rus
sias has become interested in the "Mikado,n
and that D'Oyley Carte's company will visit
st Petersburg and give opera there.
CLARA MORRIS has accepted a new emo
tional drama by Clinton Stuart and will pro-
duce it at the New York Star Theatre during
Easter week The piece has not yet been
named.
RUFUS c. HARTRANFT, of Philadelphia,
has one of the largest and most complete col
lections of old American plays in existence
There are more than twenty thousand distinct
titles in his catalogue.
CLARA NORRIS is having a successful sea-
son. She has a new play in rehearsal, and the
fact has been divulged that she has Just
bought "a 500 worth of new gowns. The
profits of her tour thus far have been very
large.
IT is said that Holman, the wonderful boy
pianist. is paid by his father one penny for
each piece he plays in public, or two pence if
the selection be extra difficult. He is proud
of his earnings and carries them about with
him in purse slowed away in the pocket Of
his knickerbockers.
CLARENCE STERNBERGER, a fnancier of
Wall street, has written comic opera which
he calls 1.-The Jolly Students and which he
intends to produce in New York during the
month of February. Mr. Sternberger pro-
poses to give the entire receipts from tho
production of his work TO charity.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05

A certain Sunday school worker noted
for his pompous manner and lofty use of
language, was invited to sister city to
establish a Bible class. 1t was mostly
composed of ladies. One day two of the
members met friend who had not
joined.
"Oh, you ought to come and hear Pro-
fessor -, he is so grand, so deep, and
so-so-religious," cried one.
eyes, indeed" chimed in the other
member, she talks to us in such schol-
arly manner and uses such beautiful Ian
guage, don't believe anybody could un-
derstand what he says except himself. "
And with this peculiar tribute to the
great mans greatness, they went on their
Way.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05
DO NOT DESIRE WAR.
Bnt IA Unreserved Return to tho Berlin
Treaty Required.

Bnt IA Unreserved Return to tho Berlin
Treaty Required.
The Neue Freio Presse Of Vienna, pub
fishes letter from st. Petersburg, which
says that Russia only desires an unreserved
return to the Berlin treaty, and that the
whole of Europe shall declare that everything
that has happened in Bulgaria since Prince
Alexander left that country is Illegal. Rus
STA, however, will make no sacrifice to restore
the legal status there. If Germany should
ask Russia to guarantee the neutrality of Bull
garia in the event of European compl-
cations, or il, to set off concessions on the
Bulgarian question, Austria should ask Rus
sia to safeguard her eastern interests, Russia
would refuse to negotiate on these subjects or
adhere to the league of peace on that basis
Russia reserves to herself free hand. Rus
slams do not desire war. The danger lies in
the possibility that matters may develope
into an affair of honor, which would be
doubly dangerous when the question affects
the cars authority.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05
THE LAST LAUGH.
CONFIRMATION in tho Congregation ---Tho
wisdom of the 1nnocr iits:

CONFIRMATION in tho regat! on---Tho
Wisdom of the innoceIts.
Adjoining an out.of the-way, but favorite
summer resort, Isl little chapel, in which
religious services are held occasionally, as
clergymen can be obtained during tho pleas
uro season.
A visiting divine consented to preach ono
sabbath last summer, and notice being given
quite congregation Of hotel guests and rcs-
ident noighbors assembled. In opening the
services tho preacher suggested that as tho
chapel was provided with no musical instru
ment, perhaps some ono present would start
hymn in which tho congregation could
join. A brief pause enspcd, and then tho
congregation was convulsed, at hearing an
old lady strike up in cracked voice,
uBelieving we rejoice
To SEQ the cuss removed"
As no one "joined in," the old lady did
not proceed far with the hymn, and en- awk-
ward contretemps seemed imminent. The
clergyman, was quick witted, however, and
turned the udicrous incident to good
account. He quietly arose and an
nounced MS his text the words, "Believing
we rejoice" from which he preached an
excellent sermon, one that under the peculiar
circumstances, made deep impression.
The old lady viii probably never know
why she caused such sensation. She lived
Ill the nelgdborhOod, and being accustomed
to the pronunciation "cussh for "curson sang
it that way.
Homespun people often run counter to
some Of the common customs, or time worn
prejudces of society, and are laughed at.
Sometimes they are right, and society is
wrong.
When new and valuable ideas are evolved
In the progress of the worlds thought, those
who first believe in them are often subjected
to ridcule. But it is those who believe who
have occasion to rejoice.
Mr.. A. Way is prominent farmer at Nava-
rino, N. Y, who was Frustrated with kidney
disease, and reached point where "tho doc
tor said he had done all he could" Feb 23d,
1888, he writes, "As last resort began the
use of Warmers safe cure. and to-day am
hale, hearty, and happy" October 18th, 1887,
he again writes, "If it had not been for your
wonderful discovery Of Warmers safe cure,
should have been in my grave to-day. am,
to all appearances as FREQ from any trouble
of the kidneys as any man living. The doc
tor who doctored me and said l must die,
has since died with Bright's diseasem
Tho honest old farmer was doubtless de-
rided and laughed at by the medical man,
and many of his friends, when he announced
his determination to try Warmers safe cure,
a proprietary medicine; but he is alive and
well today, while the physician who laughed
at him is dead.
The wise old farmer has the last laugh!
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05
FARM AND GARDEN.
Water for Cows In Winter.

Warm water for cows to drink In win
ter Is beginning to be understood as one
Of the essentials In successful winter
dairyins. Even drinking ice cold water
In winter so chills the cows system and
lowers its temperature as to cause a
marked diminution in the flow of milk.
Exposure to PIERCING cold draft of air
on leaving the stable and going but a
short distance to drink, plainly shows in
the shrinkage of the mess of milk.
Hence it pays to not only warm the water
for the cows to drink, but to give it to
them in the stable, or Under shelter, in
severe winter weather. These things,
which have solid foundation in CON-
mon sense, have not been thought of or
discussed, much less practiced. until
within n few years past. But they are
destined to become of universal acocp-
lance and no intelligent dairyman win
think of dispensing with anything that
adds to the cows comfort.
Farmer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05
LAWYERS GOT $4,000.
What the Recalling Road Has Paid to Re-
Ceiyers and ATTORNEYS.

The passing of the Philadelphia and Read
ing railroad out of the hands of the receivers
will throw number of Philadelphia law
yers out of fat and cosey jobs. They have
drawn about $4,000 for their special SER
vices since June 1884. OF this large sum
Special Master George NJ Dallas received
s23,375, Richard L. Ashhurst received s1s,-
600, and Samuel Dickson the same amount
George r. Karcher received $500 on ac-
count. The balance has been distributed in
smaller sums to other legal gentlemen for
advice and services. Besides the $4,000
there are two other lawyers accounts
for several thousand dollars, yet to
be filed. -Four different receivers tried their
hands at Strengthening out Readings tangled
affairs G. D. B. Keim, Stephen A. Caldwell,
Edwin NJ Lewis and Austin Corbin Keim
received SIS, $50 for his services; Caldwell,
500, 500; Lewis. $500, and, dying in office,
was succeeded by Austin Corbin. Nothing
appears on the receivers accounts showing
that Corbin has made any charge for his SER
vices, although he is the man who set Read
ing on its feet again. The total costs of the
receivers and lawyers fees during 81 years
of receivership is 1881, 500.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05
GETAWAYS POISONOUS WATER.

Cause of the Prevalence of Typhoid Fever
and Djphtheria.
The investigation into the alarming preva-
lence of typhoid fever and diphtheria in OF
tawa has resulted in a report that the cpl
demic is mainly due to the polluted water
that feeds the city, which is drawn from a
creek full Of decomposed and poisonous mat
ter. The investigation will probably result
in TIE dismissal of several prominent city
officials, who are held responsible. 1t is I'M
derstood that number of those who have
lost friends, or have themselves suffered from
the epidemic will bring action against the
city
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05
BIG EXPLOSION IN NEW YORK.
Engine House of the Equitable Gas Works
De.troyed

Engine House of the Equitable Gas Works
Destroyed.
The engine house of the New York Equita-
bic gas works was blown to atoms by the ex-
plosion of two gas exhaustlng engines. The
works of the company are situated on First
avenue, extending from Fortieth to Forty
second street and nearly down to the East
river. The engine house was on the south
side of Forty-first street The entire build
ing was demolished, and the surrounding
property for blocks was badly damaged.
The engineer, who is known to be killed, was
Frank Plaisted. Fortunately the explosion
did not reach the gas meters of the company,
five in number. which are situated on the
north side of Forty first street. A driver of
a First avenue car was blown off his car by
the force of the explosion. He was seriously
hurt. Nothing is known of the cause of the
explosion. The engine house was a two
story brick structure 50x100 feet.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05
Itching Piles.

Svmptoms-M intense itching and
singing; worse by scratching. If allowed to
continue tumors form, which often bleed and
ulcerate, becom jng very sore. SwAYNE's ONT
MENT stops the itching and bleeding, heals ul-
ceration, and in many cases removes the tu-
mors. Equally elicaciols in curing all skin
Diseases. DIR. SWAYNE& son, Philadelphia
Sent by mail for 20 cts. Also sold by druggists.
By means OF solution and an instrument
called a Nebulizer the worst case of Catarrh
can be quickly and pleasantly cured. For par
ticulars address City Hall Pharmacy, 26a
B'way, New York. Free pamphlet.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05
IT Was the Doctor Sick.

derstand!
Then a doctor I'll he to find out what Is
wrong,
OF course, you're expected to give me your
hand"
But zim, how she showed him her tonguel
Detroit Free Press.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05

As well as the handsomest, and others are
invited to call on any druggist and get free a
trial bottle Of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs, remedy that is selling entirely
upon Its merits and is guaranteed to cure and
relieve all Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma,
Bronchitis and Consumption. Largo bottles,
20 cents and 81.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05
The Four Seasons.

Winter begins December 81, 1887, and lasts
SO days.
Spring begins March 10, 1888, and lasts 90
days.
Summer begins June 20, 1885, and lasts 81
days.
Autumn begins September %, 1888, and
lasts 80 days.
Winter begins December 81. 1885,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05
The Only Church Flag in America.

Rev. W. W. Montgomery, rector of St.
Thomass Protestant Episcopal Church
at Mamaroneck, believes that his church
flies the only church flag in America,
says the New York Sun. The custom
of flying a flag other than the national
flag from the turret of a church is not
uncommon in the Established Church in
England. st. Thomas's Church in
Mamaroneck has many wealthy members
who are New Workers, and who
have elegant country places on the
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05
Planets RrirhteSt.

Mercury, March 3Oth, July Goth, Nov. 18th,
rising then just before the Sun; also Feb.
18th, June 18th, Oct. Sth, setting then just
after the Sun. Venus, not this year. Jupiter,
May 2lst. Mars, April 10th. Saturn, Jan.
ed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05
Consumpt,on surely Cared.

Consumption surely CAFod'
To the Editor:-Please inform your readers
that / have 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 con.
sumption If they will send mo their Express
and p. o. address Respectfully,
+. A. SLOCUM, NC. ISL Pearl B., N. Y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05
ABSCONDED WITH $50, 900.

Fight of the Cash err of the Herkimer Ma.
t,onal Bank.
Marcus w. Rasbach, cashier Of the Herki-
mer (N.Y.) National Bank, has absconded with
over $4,000. A careful examination of the
books and securities shows that the total
amount stolen will not exceed $4,000. The
bank is amply able to pay all demands But
there is a good prospect of recovering large
portion of the money lost, as the property
belonging to Rasbach apparently in sight
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05

sUIit 20 IHb tnOthoF, WHOM SIG ItbIH
For the first time, her flrst-born's breath,
And thou art terriblei
Tho untimely death which annually carries
OF thousands df human beings in the prime Of
YOUTH is indeed terrible. The first approach
OF consumption Is insidious, and the sufferer
himself Is tho most unconscious Of Its apA
proach. One Of the most alarming symptoms
Of this dread disease Is, III fact, the ineradica-
able hope, which turks in the heart OF the VIC
tim, preventing him from taking timely steps
70 arrest the malady. That II can be arrested
in its earlier stages Is beyond question, as
thcre are hundreds Of well authenticated cases
where DR.. Picrce's Golden Medical Discovery
as effected a complete cure.
A great craze for the collection of postags
stamps has sprung up in Germany. 1t has
infested all ranks In society, the old as well
as the young,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05

That great American jury, the people, have
Pierce's Pleasant Purgatiyo Pellets, the stan.
dard remedy for bowel and stomach disorders,
biliousness, sick headache, dizziness, constipa-
ton and sluggish liver.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05
Morning Stars.

Venus, until July II.
Mars, until April -.
Jupiter, until May q,
after Dec. s.
Saturn, until Jan. 20,
after Aug /.
Mercury, until Jan.
Is, after March 8,
July s, Oct. 81.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05
And.ApOplectilne
N. r.. One

TRADE MARK.
Is combination OF tho most potent remedies known
to Medical Science for preserving the Fludty and
PURITY Of the Blood and the Integrity OF the
Blood Vessels, should you suffer from Dizziness or
Pressure in Head Spots before Eyes Pain Around or
Palpitation Of Heart, Pain in Region Of Heart with
feeling Of suirocation, Ringing Sound In Ears,
Numbness or Prickiy sensation Of Limbs especially
the Arm, Pain between Shoulders and in Side, Dry
Cough, Flatulence, Sour Stomach. or If suffering
from General Debility with Loss Of Appetite. pro
cure bottle Of AntiApoplectine 1t not only
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05

Denveris the highest of the State capitals
being 5,lT5 feet above the sea level. Annapo.
lis, Md, is the lowest, being only feet above
the sea level,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-01-05
e old farmer has the last laugh.

The broom corn industry has become o
leading one in Central Illinois.