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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-19
DEATHS.

In Jamaica, Apr. II, Lucy A..
Richardson, wife of H. S. Richard
son, aged 81 years, 10 months and 10
days.
In Weston, April II, Mrs. Roby
Persons, widow of the late Oliver S.
Persons, aged s. years, 2 months
and 10 days.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-19
C. Il. SKINNER.

The Republican State Convention
is to be held at Montpelier on We'd
nesday, June 27, for the nomination
of state officers.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-19
A Cheating Fish Dealer.

A Cheating Fish Dealer.
They were standing in the old market
house back of the Central station, watch.
ing the dealer sell out his last fish.
Good heavensr' said A to B, ''what a
cheat that fish dealer is. have been
watching him for half an hour"
"How's that9 / didn't notice anything
peculiar"
Don't you see that this man is charg-
ing for the scale every time he weighs q
fishY'
The coroner is holding an inquest on B
this morning.-Kansas City News.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-19

The public examination of teachers
will come off, throughout Windham
county, on Saturday, the 2Sth inst.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-19
He Told the Truth,


Spilkins came home the other day with
q new coat on.
''Where did you buy that coat?" asked
his wife,
"At a second hand clothing store on
Austin avenue"
"Why, that coat is your old coat sold
peddler last week. He has fixed it up
and palmcd it off OH you for new"
''By thunder Now l know what the
hyena meant when he said it fitted like it
had been made for me. thought at the
time he was lying, but see was de-
ceived in him. Texas Siftings.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-19
An Extraordinary Offer!

Until further notice we will supply
to NEW subscribers to the SITTER
The Boston Weekly Journal,
The New York Weekly Tribune,
The N. Y. Mail and Express OF
The Troy Weekly Times
and the SITTER for $1.25, or any two
of them for $l.65 Unjust be under
stood that the Boston Journal also
requires the subscriber to be a new
one, OF otherwise pay 40 cents.
Understand, we mean what we say
you can have the SITTER and either ONT
of the above city papers, both Ont
fpull Vaac nv sending rs
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-19

The Democratic State and Dis
trict Conventions will be held at
Montpelier, May the 10th.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-19

English as she is spoke sounds funny to
a foreigner when you hit him with some
thing like will come by and by to buy
. bicycle.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-19
A RARE CHANCE!
A Good Mercantile Bust
ness for Sale.

The undersigned wish to close out
their Mercantile business in the village of
Weston, Vt. To any one wishing to en-
gage in such business we offer them
splendid opportunity, located in flourish
ing village surrounded by prosperous
farming community. Good reasons for
selling, Correspondence solicited.
SPRAGUE & RICHARDSON,
Weston, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-19

This powder never varies. Is a marvel of Puri.
ty, strength and wholesomeness. More economi
al than the ordinary kinds, aud cannot be sold
competition with the multitude of low test, short
weight alum or phosphate powders. Sold only
in cans. ROYAL BAKING POWDER Co., leo
Wall st. N. Y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-19
Conference Appointments.
SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT.


Athens & Cambridgeport, to be supplied.
Barnard and E. Barnard, A. G. Austin.
Bellows Falls, W. 1. Todd.
Bondville, supplied by w. F. Fetch.
Bradford and Fairlee, A. ]. Hough.
Brattleboro, w. S. Smithers.
Guilford & Halifax, sup. G. A. Armstrong
Hartland, c. M. Carpenter.
Jacksonville, sup. by G. A. Armstrong.
Landgrove, supplied by F. W; Lewis.
Ludlow, e. E. Reynolds.
Mechanicsville & Cuttingsville,
f. d. Handy.
Perkinsville & Weathersfeld, J. S. Little
Proctorsville, W. H. Wight.
Putney, II. +. Forrest.
So. Londonderry, w. A. Bryant.
So. Reading, supplied by R. c. Vail.
So. Royalton, w. M. ellis.
Springfield, r. L. Bruce.
Thetford Center and No. Thetford,
c. f. Partridge
Wardsboro, C. H. Walter.
Weston, F. w. Lewis
Williamsville & E. Dover, G. ]. A. Steel
Wilmington, L. P. Tucker.
Woodstock, l. McAnn
In addition we give the following:
A. B. Enright is assigned to Georgia;
j. E. Knapp to Cabot; w. r. davenport
to Waterbury; H. F. Reynolds to West
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-19
HEADO UARTERS
FOR PICTURE FRAMES!

when you go to Brattleboro call on A. \
WILDER, rear OF Reformer office, who has the
ar gest stock of MouIdings In town. Price
Lowl Work neatly done.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-19
8rEee GENT MONEY. cr sRR

8rEee GENT MONEY. CENT sFH IL
EIGHT PER CENT INTEREST for Ave years Sc.
ured by first Mortgages on Dakota farms worth
three to ten times the amount of loan. TWELVE
per cent interest occurred by First Mortgages on
personal property worth from three to twelve
times the amount of loan, Interest paid prompt
at the home of lender In Vermont. Vermont
references given. Correspondence solicited
3Fs7 Address, +. 3. PARKER.
Attorney at Law, Glendale, Dakota
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-19
AGENTS WANTED.

500 fremont st.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-19
HENRY NJ, SuANKs, PUBLISHER.
Sitter John, Editor.

THURSDAY EVE, APR. 10, 1888,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-19

rs they imagine, one from dyspepsia, another fro
iEaustion or prostration, another with pain here
ard Indifferent, overbusy doctor separate and
SUCH whcn in reality, they are all only symptoms
encourages his practice until large bills are made
rronx treatment and consequent complications.
Id have entirely removed the disease, thereby dis
d misery.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-19

The 'Favorite Prescription
poor suffering women"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-19

A MarveIous Cure.IMrs g: =. SPHAGuk
female weakness leucorrhea and falling Of the
womb for seven years, so had to keep my bed
for a good part of the time. 1doctored with an
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1888-04-19

East Boston, Mass, says: "Fiye years ago
was O dreadful sufferer from uterine troubles.
Having exhausted the skill of three ply
scians, I was completely discouraged, and SO
weak / could with difficulty cross the room
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19
Funeral of Mary Kennan

The funeral of Mary KEENAN,,
the young daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. VIM. KEENAN,, took place this
afternoon from the Promenade
Street Baptist Church, and was
largely attended. The following
resolutions have been passed by
the Willing Workers Society, OF
which deceased was a member
WHEREAS, in view of the loss we
have sustained by the deeease Of
our sister and friend, Mary Ken
nan, and of the still heavier loss
sustained by those who wer near.
est and dearest to her. Therefore
be it
RESOLVED, that it is but a just
tribute to the memory of the de-
parted to say that in regretting her
removal from our midst we mourn
for one who was dearly beloved by
our society, and in every way
worthy of our respect and regard.
Resolved, that we sincerity con-
dole with the family of deceased,
with which it has, pleased the
Divine Providence to a%f1ict, and
command them to Him whose
chastisements are made in mercy,
ResoLued, that this heartfelt testi.
monial of our sorrow and sympa.
thy be sent to the bereaved family
and published in both daily papers.
Done by order of the Willing
Workers Society.
FANNIE GoocH, Sec'y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19
Something New.

~2NES &tFF r&8s
The Chicago II Alton n. h. Go,
Away alive to the eomfort and con
~veniei,ee Of Its pataons, has lately
constructed, at vast expense, two
handsome Day Cars, which have
been placed In service ON day trains
of that line between Chicago and
ST, Louis, These cars. known ~
Ladies' Palace Day Cars, are run
only Ia the day trains, and eaeln-
siyely for first-eiass through travel,
Free Of Extra Charge.
The seats which have high backs
and are elegantly upholstered, are
a great improvement over the old
car scat. Each oar Ii earpeted
throughout, and equipped with
separate toilet rooms for ladies and
gentlemen.
One of the principal features OF
the car is It's smoking room, which
is much larger than the ordinary
smoking room in the Pullman
, Sleeping Car, having seating capa.
city for eight people. This smok'
ing room is isolated from every
other part ofthe car.
The Gentlemen's Toilet Room
while larger, is arranged very
much in the same way as the
Toilet Rooms in the Pullman Pal
ace Sleeping Cars.
The lighting of the Ladies' Pal
ace Day Cars is similar to that o
the new Palace Reclining Chat
Cars Of this company. The lamp
are of special design and give
light of $50 candle power. Thi
advantage will be better under
stood when comparison is mad
with the old lamp in general us
for lighting railroad cars, an
which is capable of producing onl
! a ~thlrty-two candle power.
The heating ofthenew cars is a
complished by the "Baker Hea'
er," the safest of all heating al
!. planes, and to insure still greats
safety the heaters r encased
fire proof apartments, thus rende
|, ing them absolutely free from dal
= ger in case of accident.
rne car IS paced on forty NV
> inch six wheel trucks, fitted wit
! the Paige wheel, and provided wit
every known appliance for cas-
E riding and safety.
D A special porter has been place
. in charge of each car, whose dut
{ it will be to devote his attention |
the comfort and convenience of til
passengers in these cars.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19
Fine Horse Sale.

Some of the notable sales at the
fine horse show in Bowling Green
yesterday were as follows:
Poppie, Bay Clydesdale mare,
years old, $3.50.
Young Briton, chestnut Shire
colt, ~2-year-old, $3.50, s. G. Down.
ing.
Blonde, brown Shire, 5-year.
old, $3.50, Jasper Cash.
Star, Clydesdale horse, 6-year-
old, $3.50, Elijah Robinson.
Valentine, bay Clydesdale, 5.
year-old, s525, C. S. Cox.
Saxton, brown Shire colt, 3-year.
old, $525, Joe Tapley.
.Clansman Third, brown Clydes.
dale horse, 9-year-old, $40.
Lord Lowell, Suffolk Punch bay
horse, Swear old, $4l0, J.R. Grace.
John w. Atchison, of this city
was auctioneer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19
ALap busters
Fast coiers; Will wash.
81 Horse Sheets
Are made up strong.
"a Horse Covers
VIII Keep aiss Of.
Sally Nets.
arasha 1est and skrep5

Don't spoil your girls dress by
buying apoor, loosely-woven car
rage buster. 81 Lap Busters for
carriage use have the stock ane
work put in them to make a first.
class article. The new patterns 0
embroidery flowers, birds, scenery
etc. are we'll worth seeing. One
hundred different designs at price:
to suit all. For sale by all dealers
ICopyrighsed 1888. by WIN AyRzs & sossl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19

The sale at J. A. Judy's, II
miles northeast of Mexico, on the
9th instant, was very successful.
Stock brought good prices; horses
brought from 500 to $500. Clark
and johnson were the auctioneers.
Three-year-old cattle brought about
a4n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19

st. Louis Republican: B. F. NJ,
Martinsburg, Mo.-When a young
man lives in one county, and the
lady he proposes to marry, in an
other, he can get license in either.
It is not necessary that a man
should live in the county where
the license is obtained.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19

Superintendent Cunningham, of
the Water-works, has returned
from Chicago, where he purchased
four Tuerk motors, such as the
one used in the LEDGER office.
They are handles and will be used
to run passenger elevators.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19

either delegation thus selected.
the other members of such delega.
ton shall fill any vacancy in it.
own d~ela~-tion and nn~ "a
Iseiecreu for 5haT purpose shall be
bound by the vote cast at said
primary election, in the same man
ner as the original delegates.
That a printed copy of the above
resolutions shall be furnished to
each of the Judges of said primary
election, and one copy ought to be
posted up at each voting place.
G. 6. DANIEL, Chairman.
JNo. J. STEELE, Sec'y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19

Mr.. Alexander Martin and Miss
Tenie Warfield were married Thurs
day at the residence of the
BRIDES parents IN Southwest Next
CO. Rev. w. M. LESSEE ofieiated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19

Miss Eliza Hendricks, aged %
years, died suddenly at the home
of her Uncle Jerry Shepherd.
Tuesday, the 10. The funeral took
place at / o'clock Thursday al
Long Branch Church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19

The base ball park will be fully
enclosed in less than a week. The
grounds are already in fine condi-
ton, and it is thought the first
game will be played on them before
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19

C. F. Clark sold his four year
old FLY, Katie S., and his
txo year old Fawn to Blair Bros,
Scdalia, $500 for the former, $500
for FaWn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19

Col. Clay Threlkeld, of Contra
liza, was in Mexico Thursday in the
interest of the new railroad. He
gives it up now that Mexico will
get the road.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19

A competitive examination will
be held here on the Doth instant to
select a candidate for appointment
as cadet at Annapolis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19
DON'T want once.

Douglass Murray, of the vicinity
of Mexico, was in our town Satur-
day. His friends say he is the
only man in the county that viii
not accept an Office when rendered
him.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19

haaa selected astto
place for holding the next District
Conference Convocation of the M.
e. Church, South.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19
Syrup Of Figs.

It is Natures own true laxative.
1t is the most easily taken, and the
most effective remedy known to
Cleanse the System when Bilious
or Costive; to dispel Headaches,
Colds, and Fevers; to Cure Habit,
ual Constipation, Indigestion, Piles
etc. Manufactured only by the
California Fig Syrup Company
San Francisco, Cal. For sale by
G. r. Gibbs, druggist, Mexico,
Mo. Dec. IL, 1889.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19

j.. P. Veerkamp, of Rush Hill,
President of the County Wheel,
was IN the city Saturday and paid
the LEDGER a pleasant call in
company with s.. Fox.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19

John Daniel, of Thompson, was
in Mexico Friday and reports
everything quiet in politics at
Thompson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19

C. h. and J. s. Brown, of Hat
ton, No., viii sell II fine bulls in
front of Northern & Edmonston's
stables Saturday, May 9th. See
their ad. in weekly LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19
"Pluck and Energy

Bob White is in the lead for the
office of Railroad Commissioner,
and the probabilities are that he
will get there. You can always
bet on Bob keeping several feet
ahead of all competitors. He is
equal to the feat, and hard to
defeat when it comes to pluck and
energy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19

John M. Menefee purchased
of James A. Bright, Hunts
vile, a pair of coach horses fol-
$500. Charley Menefee will ar
rive with them Tomorrow.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19
Drunkenness or the Liquor Habit Positively
Cured by administering Dr.. Haines'
Golden Spec3do.

It can be given In a cup OF coffee or tea with
absolutely harmless and will effect a pernna-
nent and speedy cure. whether the PATIENTS .
moderate drinkeI OF an aicononc WIecK.
perate men who have taken Golden Specific
In their coffee without their knowledge, and
to-day believe they quit drinking OF their own
free win. IT NEVER FAILS. The system
once impregnated with the Specific it becomes
an utter impossihiiity for the liquor appetite to
exist. For full particulars, address GOLDEN
SpEEIFIEC CO. 1876 Eaae st. Cincinnati. n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19

A marriage license was granted
Thursday to James Jacob and Mar
tina Crigler. of Vandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19
LEDGER,
THURSDAY, P R 10, 1888.
The Appetite

Mav be increased. the Digestive organs
strengthened, and the Bowels regulated,
by taking Ayers Pills. These Pills arc
purely vegetable in their composition.
They contain Neither calomel nor any other
dangerous drug, and may be taken with
perfect safety by persons of all ages.
I was a great sufferer from Dyspepsia
and Constipation. / had no appetite,
became greatly debilitated, and was con-
stantly afflicted with Headache n Dizzi-
ness. I consulted our family doctor, who
prescribed for me, at various times, with-
out afforsling more than temporary reilef.
I finally commenced taking Ayers Piils-
In a short time my digestion and appetite
my bowels were regulated, and, by the
time l finished two boxes of these Pills my
tendency TO headaches had disappeared,
anil I became strong and well. -Darius
81. Logan, Wilmington, Del.
I was troubled, for over a year, with
Loss Of Appetite, and General Debility.
I commenced taking Ayers Pills, and, be-
fore finishing half q box OF this medicine,
my appetite and strength were restored.
&C. o. Clark, Danbnry, Conn.
Ayers Pills are the best medicine
known TO me for regulating the bowels,
and fouall diseases caused by q dtsordered
Stomach and Liver. / suffered for over
three years with Headache, Indigestion,
and Constipation. / had no appetite, and
was weak and nervous most of the time.
BY USING
three boxes Of Ayers Pills, and, ut the
same time dieting myself, I was COM
pletely cured. Ny digestive organs are
now in good order, and / am in perfect
health.-PhiIip Lockwood, Topeka, Kans.
Ayers Pills have benefited me wonder.
fully. For months i suffered from Indi-
gesfion and Headache, was restless at
night, and had d bad taste in my mouth
every morning. After taking n box OF
Ayers Pills, all these troubles disap-
peared, my food digested well, and my
sleep was refreshing. Henry Z. Hem
menway, Roekport, Mass
1 was cured OF the Piles by the use OF
Ayers Pills. They not only relieved me
of that painful disorder, but gave me in
creased vigor, and restored my health.-
John Lazarus, st. John, NIB.
Ayers Pills,
Prepared by DR.. J. c. Aver & Co., Lowell, Masa
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers In Medicine
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19
The Dusty Ride.

"Just look at my dress. 1t Is
almost spoiled, We had one oil
those small sieve busters. They
are no good"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19
A Precious Volume.

"You attend Sunday School, dc
you?o inquired Rev. Mr.. Smith Of
Nellie. "Then you must know Q
great deal about the Bible. Now
tell US something nice that's in the
Bible here can you?o
"Yeth, thir sis hath some dried
leaves in it, apieth of Aunt janet
weddin' dreth, a pieth of my dretl
when I was a baby, thome hair anl
sis's fellows picture.n
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19

J.. T. Johnson has just returned
from Charlton County, where he is
feeding 800 hogs and a lot Of cattle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Park Warden, of
Minneapolis, are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. John P. Clark.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-04-19
BY USING
Ayers Pills,

Prepared by DR.. ]. C. Aver & Co., Lowell, Masa
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers In Medicine
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1888-02-22
Friday superstition.

Ouaha Boy ..Ii'- al nonsense about
FRIDAY nrir 2 IN uuiuckv day, isn't it, psl''
Father Who save 80 -
s.This paper meltiouS . lot Of things that
happened on Friday Gsorg, Washington
was born on Friday"
"He VS. killed sT the doctors"
.NnyOleon was born on Friday"
..He died prisoner at ST Helena"
..Vicf0ria was married on Friiay-"
..Hcr eldest son HASN'T sease enough to
come in when It rsIns.'
.sSh,srsP-are vas born on Friday"
.Aud l. now branded As literary thief,
while hi, tiir fame is given to a professional
hoodler who ought to have osen in the pen
itcntiary."
bunker Hill was fought ON Friday"
..Aud lost by the Americans"
s.America was discovered on Friday
"The people Gu this Iart of it are dying
OF consumption for want Of free wool -
s.TLe Ma, flower land, d on Friday
"Aud the American WHO cherish-S a fsmi-
lis Billie which came over ia it is laughed
at
..The declaration Of Independence "
signed n Friday"
s.Aud the peop'e it made indepen iei
have become the help'ess Serfs OF a pack Of
PARTISAN wire Puliers, jObbers and demA-
gogues. .''-Ex-
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1888-02-22

acid The monopoly of the inventor
was gone
A fe~ months sitter and the price
was reduced by four fifths. The poor
man vas heart broken and died short
" afterwards, ignorant of the trick
oy which he had been victimized.
Like Miss Tabitha Bramble, when in
formed that the thunder had spoiled
two barrels of beer in her cellar, he
might have said, How the thunder
should get there when the cellar was
double locked can't comprehend.
The manufacture Of tinware in Eng
land originated in a stolen secret
Few readers need TO be informed
that tinware is simply thin sheet-iron,
slated with tin by being dipped into
the mOlier metal.
In theory 1t II an easy matter to
clean the surface oi iron Dip it into
bath of boiling tin, and remove it,
enveloped with the silvery metal. to q
place Of cooling. In practice. how
ever. the process Is one Of the most
difficult of the arts. II was discover
in Holland and guarded from pub
| licity with the utmost vigilance for
nearly half century. England trie
in vain to discover the secret, until
James Sherman, a Cornish miner,
crossed the Channel. insinuated him
self surreptitiously into u tiG plate
manufactory. made himself master Of
the secret. aud brought il home
New York Weekly Grspbic.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1888-02-22
She Dire va Revolver.

BALrmoEE, Md, Feb. l4-This
morning as NJ So Sophia Huugerford.
a teacher Ia tie Woodberry High
School, was passing through DauId
Hill Park she was approached 10y n
young man, who msulted her She
paid no attention TO hIm and attempt
ed to proceed when the fellow seized
her and attempted to throw her TO
the ground. She caught one of his
fingers in her mouth ard bItIt severe
", when the man let so his hold. She
drew a revolver at the sight of " hich
he ran, but she fred two shots after
hiu. and is uncertain whether either
took effect. Several outrages Of SIM
liar character have occurred IN lonely
sections Of the park.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1888-02-22

A .PEaKER in booming, certain
college, said, there are an unusually
large number Of college bred men
in the present Congress, If the
speaker bad gone step further IN
his investigation, he might have add
oil that the latest statistics from the
Joliet. Illinois state prison, announces
that there are I29 college graduates
serving sentence IN that institution
and ISL men who can neither read r
write. Yes the college boys Will soor
bs ahead Of the boyz that can usIth
sr read or write.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1888-02-22
Death From ChOakins

DR.. Whit. of Philadelphia in lee
ture recently delivered said: When
a person is sitting at = table eating
- msaI and gets some food into the
air passages OF his throat, he attempts
to cry out, becomes purple IN the
face and falls over. The result OF HE
or death IN thirty seconds depends
upon the action of the bystanders.
II a child should he suffering from
such cause be should be seized and
inverted, and should be struck IN the
middle Of the back with the open
hand. In the case o. ar adult, where
such q course is impractlcable, lie
should be pushed forward SO that the
upper part of his breast will rest
against q table or chair, and the strik-
ing remedy should be carried out.