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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-03-29
Sunshine a Remedy for Obesity.

But here is secret for women troubled
with obesity, which we anticipate will
carry some weight, namely, that bodies
exposed constantly to the sun "gain
such activity of the blood forces as to
prevent any excessive forming of adj
pose matter" 1t must not, however,
be supposed that, on the other hand,
plenty of sunshine is conducive to lean
ness. Not so, for the really hcalthful
condition is neither fat nor lean, but
shapely and plump, and the suns rays
quicken the nutrient functions, pro-
ducing beautiful and elastic roundness
of form; indeed, the constant action OF
the sun upon human body is like the
effect upon a plant, vitalizing and
strengthening to every part.-[Press.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-03-29
Effect Of Glare upon Eyesight.

1t appears that Professor Plateau, OF
the University of Client, while trying to
observe the effects of the irritation OF
the retina gazed steadily at the sun for
twenty seconds, the result being that
chronic -choroiditis developed,
ending eventually in total blindness. A
number Of cases are known in which
choroiditis and retiuitis occurred in
persons who had observed an eclipse OF
the sun. The single flash of sun-re-
flector has been known to cause retinitis,
and other temporary visual disturbance
of functional character have been frc-
quently noted. NJ Reich has described
a curious epidemic of snow blindness,
which occurred among body OF Ia
borers engaged in clearing
way through the masses of snow
which obstructed the road between Pas
sanaur and Mteti in the Caucasus; the
rays Of the sun reflected from tho vast
stretches of snow on every side, pro-
duced an intense glare of light, which
the unaccust omed eye could not support
without the protection OF dark glasses.
A few OF the sturdiest among the labor
crs were able 10 work with impunity,
but the ma jority suffered SO much that
among seventy strongly marked cases
thirty were so severe that the men wero
absolutely unable to continue work or to
find their way home and lay
prone on their faces, striving to hide
their faces from the light and crying
out from pain. Recovery was gradual
but complete.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-03-29
Who Is NV Friendl

Who is my friendl My little song shall say,
For that do not find him every day;
Though il by that vexed name alone l
guessed,
A motley multitude might pass the test,
Nor, to my ear, their speech its guile be-
wray.
may not guage true friendship in that way
The false like pure gold shines in Fortunes
ray;
In its eclipse and shade may know best
Who is my friend.
Since glittering ores oft fail the fires assay,
And mocking jewels, in the glooms grow
gray,
Give me no changeful bosom for my rest
Save that it warmer throbs when I'm sore
pressed
And such sweet faith shall prove beyond
gainsay,
VINO is my friend.
-IYouth's Companion.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-03-29
The Age of Fishes,

Crows are commonly said to live for
a hundred years and turtles are said to
have even longer life; but if Professor
Baird be right the greatest animal lon
gevity is possessed by fishes. Professor
Baird says that a fish has no maturity,
there is nothing to prevent it from living
indefinitely and growing continually.
He cites in proof pike, living in Rus
sia, whose age dates back to the fif-
teenth century. In the royal aquarium
at St Petersburg there are fish that
have been there 140 years.-[The Twin
Cross.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-03-29
PRICE THREE CENTS.
The Virtues Of the Violin.

In power. volume and variety Of
sound, the organ is justly entitled to DO
called tho king of musical instruments.
But in two important points it yiclds..to
the violin and to the other members OF
the violin tribc-the viola, the violon-
cello and the double bass. When some
one asked Mozart to state what was req
uisite to constitute good pianoforte~
player, he touched his fingers, his fore
head and his breast, thereby indicating
that the pianoforte- player needs brain,
feeling and dexterity of hand. Now,
given the feeling, the piano Is naturally
so cold an instrument that even
the most skillful performers on it
find difficulty in throwing all the feel
ing of which they arc conscious into
their playing. The violin, on the other
hand, il warm and sympathetic in
strument, and readily responds to tho
mood of the performer. In other words,
the connection between the performer
and the instrument is more intimate in
the case of the violin and its congencrs
than in that of any other instrument.
Next, all other instruments lack tho
power of Singing" In this respect, tho
piano, the harp, tho guitar, and its first
cousin, the banjo, are notably deficient;
since, rightly considered, they are mere.
ly instruments of percussion, and cannot
even sustain the notes which they emit.
The flute, the organ, and all other wind
instruments, on the other hand, do pos
sess this sostcnente capacity. But they
cannot, like tho human voice, fill in, SO
to speak, the gaps in the gamut. But are
there any gaps in the gamuts Most un-
doubtedly there are-enormous gaps.
The octave at present in use among all
civilized nations comprises but thirteen
distinct sounds, all told. But
in the scale constructed by scientists
-Helmholz and others-and hence
called the Philosophical Scale or Gamut,
the number of distinct sounds Is seven
teen; and even this gives but very
faint idea of the almost innumerable
degree of tone, distinguishable by an
acute ear, between, say middle G aud
its octave. Now, the human voice can
render all these shades of sound, and so
also can the VIOLA tribe. The music
produced on these instruments may,
!, therefore, most aptly be termed ''linked
sweetness long drawn out. y [CasselL
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-03-29

"What am I to dot How am to
go home and answer their questions"
Madgc asked, looking to him in her ex-
tremity as strong tower Of protection.
"Will you leave it to met Will you
trust me to make it all right" he asked.
81 will do anything you say" she
answered, humbly, eff you will forgive
my rudeness to you few minute' ago."
"And will retract my statement and
ask you to 60 homo with me-" he said,
with a smile. 'The train leaves in half
an hour. / will account for your alb.
sence. 1t shall never be known that
you met any one."
How Madge's grievances diminished
on that homeward ride! What haven
of rest her quiet room would seem ii she
once reached it, and how gentle and
deferential Marks manner was toward
her!
Miss Mary and Miss Martha, who had
been half frantic, were greatly relieved
to see Madge under tho protection OF
Mark Thornton, who pursued high
handed course of explanation.
miss Madge and l havs had an adven-
turc today" he said, airily. "Will you
ask no questions for the present and let
Madge 90 at once to her room2 Some
day later l will explain. am only
sorry for your uneasiness."
The good women accepted the situa
tion without word. Mark was sor
of paragon with them. Madge was saf'
and there had been no alarm raised il
the neighborhood. They could not b.
sufficiently thankful.
Madge learncd her own heart tha
day. She now enjoys full freedom a
the wife, friend and companion OF Mari
| Thornton.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-03-29
ALeap Year Explanation.

Griggs--"See here, Smiley, word
with you before you go. You've been
calling on my sister for three months,
and 1 think it's about time to ssk your
intentions"
Perfectly honorable, Tom
She proposed to me tonight, and we'll
be married soon."-- lSiltiuEs
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-03-29
A Well Endowed County,

Randolph County, in West Virginia,
has many things to be proui of. Its
area is nearly as great as that of Rhode
Island. 1t has the highest mountain iu
the state Mount Blyard. The Wilson
win Of coal is the richest in the world.
The Scott family, on Roaring Creek,
will outweigh any family in the United
States, and Winchester Park, in the
county, is the largest game preserve
east of the Rockies.---lNew York
World.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-03-29
Past Mending,

Bioncs-That fellow Gagiey tried to
borrow five hundred dollars of me this
morning.
Smythe-Five hundred. He must be
crackedl
Bjones-No, he's not cracked. He's
broke.-lLife.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-03-29
strung and willful, :"
Would come home, !"
'.artha. Everything
inca ha went aMay

He has a knack of smoothing things
over. The more wc try to smooth the
more we ruff, her, and she's never been
the same anyway since she came home
from that visit in the west"
Miss Martha would have been still
more unhappy had she known the exact
foundation for the fact of her last as
sertion. Madge had formed the ac-
quaiutancc of Alfred Winship during
that visit. She had kept up a secret
correspondence with him ever since,
which was easily managed, since she
always rode to the otfice for the mail,
and was to-day expecting letter.
81 am old enough to be my own mis-
tress," she thought, all the petty re-
straints that had chafcd her wilful, i'm
pcrious spirit from childhood coming
uppermost. 81 will not submit any
longer. would like now to gallop on
and on away into freedom. l am an
alien any way. feel like Gagged bird
all the time. There is wild blood in
my veins, l believe. Whatever my
parcntage never came OF such hum
drum stock as these people-ncver!'
Her thoughts touched upon Mark
Thornton. He was owner of the estate
adjoining that of Mr.. Bishop. He was
ten years older than she, and had made
no secret of his preference for her. She
liked HIM fairly well until she found
that Miss Mary and Miss Martha wished
her to marry him, when she began to
treat him with freezing civiity.
'sTame and commonplace, always
reading and studying. What do want
of him1" she questioned spitefully, Civ
ing Brownie an extra touch with tho
whip. 1 want vim and dash of spirit.
How Alfred Winship-"
She had reached the station. She rode
up to the window, through which the
postoffice clerk handed her mail a.
usual. She repaid him with dazzling
smile as she caught sight of Alfred,
handwriting, lifting him into the seventh
heaven, for she was beautiful, and in he
gracious moods irresistible.
She let her rcins fall upon Brownie
neck while she read Alfred's letter. He
heart gave great bound. He was com
ing east, would be in Boston on tn
10th.
s'How delightful it would be-" h
wrote, 'if you could get out Of you
cage for week and meet m
there. suppose the dragons would q
soon give you permission to visit tn
moon without an escort; and yet W
could have delicious time if you coul
join me-"
Had some evil clairvoyance conveye
to Alfred Winship tho present state {
Madge's mind7 In her unreasoning rect
less mood, with her "balance wheel,
George Bishop, away, she was open
any suggestion that had spice of fre'
dom in it.
"Why not break loose from this r.
straint at once and forever2 Why n,
meet Alfred Winship as he suggested
, She knew he was desperately in lo'
with her, and she had never seen
. happy moment since she parted fro
: him.
'If 1 had any privileges like 9th
, girls" she thought bitterly, 81 couI
invite him out to see me, but Miss Ma
and Miss Martha would be scaudalizs
. at the mention Of such thing"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-03-29
WILLFUL MADGE.
BY IRENE PRESTON.

"rhcyll not treat me as If were
rrown-up child. They'll not select a
husband for me. Idetest Mark Thorn
ton. I'll run away if they don't stop
Fostering me about him."
Madge had rushed from the presence
of her elders, with rather disrespsctful
haste, had ordered Brownie, and was
arranging herself hastily in her riding
habit. Her eyes were flashing, and
two red spots were burning in her dark
cheeks.
She descended the stairs, holding her
head like young princess, not deign-
ing to look right or left, and passed out
into the sunshine. Tom held Brownie
beside the block; Madge sprang into
the saddle and galloped off down the
road in tho direction of Saxonville, a
small railway and post-office station a
few miles distant.
Miss Mary and Miss Martha watched
the angry cloud of dust settle away, and
then looked at each other helplessly.
They meant well, they were painfully
conscientious, after their light, but
somehow they lacked the tact and wis.
dom to govern this girl, whom theil
brother had found in the south, shortly
after the close of the war, a homeless,
friendless child, and had brought he1
Ahnma and adnrtcA her.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-11
PERSONAL.

Sheriff Wormell of Bethel was in the city
yesterday.
Edward S. Bell, clerk at the Portland post
Office for twenty years past, has been re-
moved.
Mr.. Wilbur J. Webb, formerly of Portland,
has been elected Mayor of Palatka, Fla, by
a large majority.
Prof. Stanton, of Bates College, slipped on
the ice in Lewiston, Tuesday, and received
quite severe injuries 90
: E. C. Jordan, Esq, will soon lecture in
the auspices OF the Lewiston Board OF
Health.
Capt. James l.. Long, who is to command
the new steamer which is TO run between
Portland and Orr's Island, is highly spoken
of as gentlemanly and efficient officer.
A very pretty wedding took place at St
Dominic's church yesterday morning, the
contracting parties being Miss Lizzie Fitz-
simmons Of this city and Mr.. Nelson Lyons
of Boston.
Hiram Young Of Bethe,died Sunday night
fromdisease of the stomach. He was one Of
the most prominent andlmost popular citizens
of the town, and member OF Mt. Abraham
Lodge of Odd Fellows and Bethel Lodge Of
Masons. 500 2; sssi-ie - ~ 81. as 81. . ses,
Bishop Nicely of Portland will visit st
Johns Episcopal church, Bangor. on the
10Th OF this month and administer the rite o.
confirmation to several candidates. Bishop
and Mrs Nicely win sail for Earope soon OF
a pleasure trip.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-11
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

Pleasant morning yesterday, cloudy and
raw in the afternoon.
The Conant case will come up in the Mu-
dicipal Court this morning. .e
The steyedores still remained at work yes
terday and there was no sign of strike on
the part of the wheelers.
The liquor deputies made q seizures last
week, including barrels of ale and beer and
a quantity of hard liquors.
There will be social gathering of the
TrefLale Association Thursday evening at
the residence of Mr.. C. n. Evans, No. s
North street.
The police made seizures yesterday morn
ing at Pat O'Oonnor's and George Keeley's
place on India street, and at the Jim WEIGH
place at the corner of Centre ana Fore
streets.
A crew of carpenters are now at work on
the new freight shed TO be erected on Frank
lin wharf by the Portland Steam Packet
Company. The company's Office was moved
yesterday farther up the wharf.
The fraternity Primary is indebted to
Messrs. Owen & Strout for generous gift
of membership cards, in addition to the lib
eral supply presented by them short time
ago.
The members of Munjoy Lodge, K. Of p,
are requested to call at No. Sc Temple street.
at w. II. Pearsons. and get their tickets for
their entertainment next Monday evening.
No charge for tickets.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-11
patrons Of M 5andry

The Gorham Grange adopted, at its last
meeting, the following questions for discus
sion:
lis il more profitable to the farmer to can his
own sweet corn in small cooperative establish
ments or to sell the corn on the ear to large can
ners?
he ought TO be and can be?
3~Nhat crops are most profitable for the farm
ers of this grange to raise?
4-What classes of domestic ANNALS horses
oxen COWS or sheep are most profitable TO the
farmer to raise, keep and sell.
These are to be taken up in the order
named No member is to reply to another.
Each one called is to state his own position
and views on the question concisely, YET full
ly, but make no allusion to the views Of any
other member. Any one may ask questions
of any member presenting views on either
subject, but must express no opinion OF the
views SO presented. In this way the grange
win have clear views Of practical men on
practical subjects.
The ladies will present views ON the fol
lowing subjects:
1-Employment for our daughters.
2-Training girls in household duties.
3-Adornment of the home within the house.
4-Adornment of the home without the house.
6-Culture OF flowers.
6-Culture of small fruits.
Readings, recitations and humorous decla.
nations with music will be interspersed
among the several discussions.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-11

In this city. April 8, Mrs. Sarah varney, widow
of the late Oliver Varney, aged IA years 10 mos.
Funeral this Wednesday afternoon at ESQ
oclk. at No. 22S Bracket street.
In this city. April. 10. James Foster, aged 80
years months.
Notice of funeral hereafterl
In tins city, April 10. Maria II. wife OF w. ID.
Robinson, aged 81 years months.
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at o'clock,
at No 1873 Clark STREET. Burial private.
In this city, April 10, Albert L., infant son OF
John K. and Eliza j. Owen.
Funeral this afternoon at o'clock, from No.
100 Monument street.
In Deering. April 10, at the residence Of +; ID.
Randall, Abigail Stuart wife of the late Tristan
HilIman. formerly of Livermore, Maine, aged 81
years 10 months days.
Funeral on Thursday morning at Llyermore.]
At woodford's April 8. Mrs. Louisa l., widow OF
the late Capt Thomas Moses, aged 80 years and
3 days.
TPfayers on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. at
the residence of James Parker Burial al conveh-
fence OF The famy1 -,
In West Baldwin. April o, Mrs. Elizabeth Tut
tle,iaged 40 years.
In Kennebrnkport, April 6, Moses Hutch'ns,
aged SO years / months.
In Haverhill April q Jos. q. Stone, formerly OF
Bath aged 76 years.
In Bath. April g. Allen Frazier ag, 80 years
10 months.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-11

Tonight will be the last night Of the Bos-
worth Relief Corps fair at City Hall, and
Chambers full orchestra of ten pieces Will
furnish the music for a promenade concert
All tile remaining rafies will be drawn and
it is to be hoped that the patrons of the Ba-
zaar will turn out in large numbers.
Last night there was an excellent atten-
dance and the programme published in yes
terday's PRESS was much enjoyed by all
present. A number Of raffles have been
drawn. The vase. from the Ladies Repos-
tory counter. has been won by 4. Frank
Wooster; the bronze pitcher. from the
"Christian Commission" booth, has been
drawn by Samuel II Cannon; and the paint
ed table scarf, from the woman Soldiers
table, has fallen to the lot of Mrs. Z. K
Hamlin. The umbrella stand was won by
No. 60. held by H. Lappin; the sofa pillow
by No. 100, Miss Eta King; tidy by No. 80
Miss Lizzie bennett; sofa pillow by No. %
NJ. A, DriscoIl; child's cabinet by Mrs. c. A
Jones. At the .'Wonan's Deed" booth Mrs
j. N. Bonney drew q plat; at the "Good
Samaritan" booth Miss Gertie Wentworth
drew silk rug and tidy and Andrew j.
Rich drew banner at the christian Com
mission" booth.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-11
Silver Wedding.

The silver wedding of Rev. e. Bean and
wife, of Gray, was celebrated Moday even
ing. The family were invited out to tea and
when they returned they found the house in
possession of large party of friends. Sixty
or seventy of the church and parish. with
many invited friends, had gathered there
bringing a bountiful display, prepared to
surprise the minister and have good time
There was an address TO the pastor and his
bride. supported by Deacon Merrill and wife
by Rev. A. Shirley. A poem was contributed
by Rev. Truman S. Perry, of Limerick, ant
one by Mrs. Sarah Perly, of Gray. Letters
were read from absent friends. Vocal ant
instrumental music enlIvened the occasion
The presents were numerous and very beau
full. Three hours we're spent in social inter
course and friendly greetings. All enjoyed
the occasion and resolved that If possible
they would be present at the golden wedding
at the end of the next twenty-five years.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-11
TIVE PORTLAND WHEEL CLUB.
The Second Annual Dinner at the
Preble House Last Evening.

Precisely at half past eight o'clock last
evening fifty-fve members and guests Of the
Portland Wheel Club marched in a double
column into the Preble House dining hall.
The occasion was the second annual dinner
of the club and this opportunity was taken
to express their appreciation of the talent
outside OF their own organization which had
aided in making their recent minstrel show
such a splendid success. The guests includ'
ed Messrs. Lewis E. and Fred B. Smith,
MeSsrs. Doldt, Moore and MacGowan. OF the
Turnverein, the choir boys and representa-
tives of the press. The club knows now 10
do a thing well and most certainly did every
invited guest have reason to be proud that
he was one.
Tho dinner was the regulation thing from
blue points and mock turtle soup to the
coffee and cigars; and every one enjoyed IT,
Ten o'clock and ten minutes finds the boys,
after social wit and merrment have had
their sway, ready for the speeches. There Is
a rap at Que end of the table and each and all
peer through the Havana density to see ana
hear president Stevens. The president
spoke Interestingly OF the formation 81 the
club and their subsequent prosperity, and In
. troduced Chief Consul Elwell as toastmaster'
Messrs Fred B. Smith. VIM. Fl. Gay. Dr. J. II.
Dow. j. Z. Doldt and Lewis E. Smith were
called upon and made racy remarks, brief but
bright Mr. Smith, on behalf OF Master
FrankieW ebster, the diminutive drum major.
thanked the club for their liberality in pre-
senting to him a fine silver watch.
The club then adjourned to their rooms
and spent the remainder Of. the evening In
those cosy and home-like quarters.
1t has been decided to hold the annual
meeting of the Maine division, League OF
American Wheemen, in Portland, May 10th.
A run will be made to Cape Elizabeth IN the
forenoon, where dinner will be served at
the Ocean House and various sports INDUCED
in. Then the return rid, will he made t.,
the city and supper served in the Portland
Wheel Club rooms, where the business meet
ing of the division will take place. About
twenty-five riders from Biddeford and Saco
will attend, making the run from Biddeford
to Cape Elizabeth by way Of Scarboro. This
will be the third annual meeting of the d.
vision, and it is expected that there will be a
large turnout of members throughout the
| State.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-11
AssocIated Press OF MaIne.

The annual meeting of the Associated
Press OF Maine was held at the Preble House
Tuesday afternoon. The Bangor Wing was
represented by Mr.. Burr, the Kenpebet
Journal by Mr.. Burleigh. the Lewiston
Journal by Mr.. Pidgin. the Argus by Mr..
Adams, the Advertiser by Dir. Richardson
and the PRESS by Mr.. Berry. James +.
Baxter. of the PRESS, was chosen president
Hon. Charles A. Boutelle, of the Wing
treasurer; II. W. Richardson, of the Adver-
tiser, secretary; Frank L. Dingley, of the
Lewiston journal, executive committee.
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-11
who is Your Best Friend7

Your stomach of course. Why? Because If 1t
is out of order you are one of the most miserable
creatures living. Give 1t a fair honorable chance
and see If it Is not the best friend you have In the
end. Don't smoke in the morning. Don't drink
in the morning. If you must smoke and drink
wait until your stomach is through with breakfast
You can drink more and smoke more in the even
ing and 1t will tell you less. If your food fer
ments and does not digest right-n you are
troubled with Heartburn, Dizziness Of the head,
coming up of the food after eating, Biliousness,
Indigestion, or any other trouble of the stomach.
you had best use Green's August Flower, as no
person can use it without immediate relief.
novl d1ycT
The Portland daily press., 1888-04-11

or Mcclellan assisted Collector Jewett IN
fitting out the Chesapeake and Forest City 10
.re-capture the cutter and he himself sailed
on one of the vessels.
Capt. McLellan's loss will be severely iet.
He belongs TO class of men who are last
disappearing. He will be sincerely mourned
by the whole city. He leaves widow, three
sons-Erving S. f.. Reuel l., aud William
and daughter. Mrs. Annie Horne. lie al
so leaves brother, Capt. Seth Mcclellan.