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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20
THE IDEAL AND THE REAL.

Scene-A painters studio-Parvenu
Art Patron-"T bit of landscape suits
me very well, only it's trife too quiet.
How much more would it come to, if you
were to put in couple of haresG"
Artist-"About eight marks"
Patron--"Good gracious! Why, can
buy them cheaper alivep'
Artist-"But not such fat oncs!"-
Der UM.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20
RAISING MUSK AND wATER-MELoNs.

Musk-melons require warm, dry,
sandy loan. Plow the ground thoroughly;
strike out burrows six feet apart each
way; put in each crossing good, large
shovelful of manure stable manure is
best; tread it well down, and cover with
two or three inches of soil. Drop ten or
twelve seeds, scattering them in about
one foot of space and cover half an inch
deep, packing the ground down with the
hoe. When the second pair of leaves
appear, thin out to four or five of the
strongest plants. Watch closely for the
striped bugs, as they will destroy
the plant while it is young. As soon as
they appear dust the plants with Paris
green early in the morning, while the
dew Is on, and repeat for several days
until the danger is over. Keep down all
weeds and the ground loose by the
frequent use of the cultivator and hoe, at
the same time killing up slightly around
the plants. When the fruit forms, cut
off all imperfect or smooth skinned
melons, as they are worthless and take the
strength from the perfect ones. Do not
plant near squashes or pumpkins, as they
will mix and spoil the flavor of the
melons. For nearby or home use, they
should be left on the vines until the stem
shows signs of cracking from the fruit, or
it will part readily. If the melons are to
be kept several days pick earlier. Use
care not to press nor bruise the blossom
end, as it will soften and spoil the melon.
A barrel is best to pack in. Lay in all
around the barrel, stem end out and side
down, to prevent bruising. A barrel will
hold from thirty to thirty-six prime
melons. Cover with coarse bagging
drawn tightly under the top hoop and
nailed.
Watermelops require warm, rather
sandy loan, thoroughly plowed and har-
rowed. Run burrows twelve feet apart
each way; dig the soil out with hoe at
the crossings about six inches deep, and
two feet or more in diameter, and fill
with good, strong stable manure or
guano. Tread well down and cover with
about two inches of soil. Drop eight or
ten seeds, scattering them, and cover
about one inch deep, pressing the soil
down on the seed with the back of the
hoe. Dust with Paris green, the same as
musk melons, being sure to get it we'll
under the leaves. When they have made
the second pair of leaves, thin out,
leaving four or five of the strongest
plants. When they begin to make run
ners give the ground aSgood dressing of
fine, well-rotted manure or fertilizer, over
the hill, and extending about two inches
all around it, and work it well in with
hoe or cultivator. Pinch or cut off all
weak or imperfect ones, and thin down
to from one to three on each vine. to have
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20

large ones. The large ones are the most
desirable, and the only ones that are
worth sending to market. II win pay
best to use plenty Of good, strong manure
to attain that purpose. II shipped In
barrels, place them stem end down and
tightly together, TO prevent shifting, and
cover with coarse bagging. -4mericaa
Agriculturist.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20
ONE IN THE FAMILY.

Boy-"Papa, is there really such a
thing as an ossifed mani"
Papa "a poor relation)-"There is, my
son. Your Uncle Bullion is an ossifed
man."
Boy-'Why, I never heard that be-
fore! Why doesn't he exhibit himself in
q show2"
Papa (savagely)-'He would if he
thought anybody would pay ten cents to
see him. Chicago Tribune.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20
VAN AMERICAN ENTERPRISE.

Mrs. Kiddlet-"Why, children, what's
all this noise about9"
Little Famie-"We've had gran'pop
and Uncle Henry locked in the closet for
an hour, an when they get little
madden, I'm going to play, going into
the lions cage"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.
SOFT WATER For RonrNo.

Soft water Is best for boiling yegeta-
bles, Green vegetables should be put
into plenty OF sailed boiling water and
cooked rapidly, without covering, until
tender. AS much carbonate Of ammonia
as will lie on the point of a penknife put
into the boiling water with peas, spin
ach, asparagus, ETC., helps to preserve the
color.-Neo York World.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20
THE MERRY SIDE OF LIFE,
STORIES THAT ARE TOLD BY THE
FUNNY MEN OF THE PRESS.

My ship--A Discourager of Hesitancy
On the Road 10 Success-Van
Ambergian Enterprise, Etc.
She fell in love with the harbor buoy:
She couldn't have loved him more;
Yet one day jealousy spoilt their joy;
He caught her hugging the shorel
They fixed it up IN the good old way,
As you can determine with ease,
For her Captain wrote me the other day,
"She's enjoying smacking breeze"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20
ON A LONG JOURNEY.

Tramp-"Please, mum, Ican't git work
at me trade anywhere now around here,
and wud you be so kind as ter help me
along on me journey to aplace where / can
find work3"
Lady-"Poor mani / didn't know
business was SO dull. Where do you ex
pect to find work2'
"Considerin' the time o. year, mum.
I'm afraid I'll have to go a long WAYS
north of here"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20
Largest Grape Vine in the World.

The largest vine in the world is said to
be one growing at Oys, Portugal, which
has been in bearing since 1909. Its
maximum yield was in 1864, in which
year it produced sufficient quantity OF
grapes to make 165 gallons Of wine; in
1874, 1854 gallons, and in 1884 only 79t
gallons. 1t covers an area of 1913 square
feet, and the stem at the base measurpe
81 feet in circumference.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20
ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS.

Friend--"How are you succeeding at
literature2"
Writer-"Very we'll. Last year made
enough to pay for postage stamps, and
this year hope to realize enough to pay
for paper and ink"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20
HIS MARK.

Stranger-"Can you tell me who that
gentleman with the long hair and heavy
mustache is sitting over there in the cor
ner7 I'd bet dollar he's made his mark
in this world"
Citizen-"That fellow2 Yes, you'd
win; he's made it good many times.
I saw it on mortgage once. It's
straight, about quarter of an inch
long. He always gets some one to
write over the top of it: Bill Jones
his mark. '"'-Detroit Free Press.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20
A SLIGHT RESPITE,

Count Bagitnolles Gust after his rejec-
tion)-"Ahal a-a! You refuse one of re
nobility of F-r-rance? l 60 me away for
evair!''
Miss Kiettletas-'I wouldn't hurry.
Mamma wants you to stay to dinner with
us. We are to have brazed legs d'frog,
with trufles."
Count Bagitnolles-''M erci will my
self give one more hour of blees before /
fy."-TSme.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20
NOT THAT KIND.

Little Samuel-.sMr. Snoozles NAV 1
have some preserves2"
Mr.. Snoozles (regarding with interes
the little fellow)-"Why certainly,
Samuel. But what made you think we
had any2"
Little Samuel-"Oh, I've often heard
ma and pa speaking about your family
jars"
And when little Samuel and his pa
and ma reached the paternal domicile
there was family jar, and 1t was not
preserved, either.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20
BOBBY BEGUILED

BOBBY BEGU1LED.
Father-"Bobby, are you too lame to
walk mile and half to circusa" g
Bobby-"No, indeed, father"
Father-"Well, then, you will go into
the yard and run the lawn-mower until
bedtime. I've no circus money this
year. - Omaha World.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20
WEIGHT NOT CORRECT.

Mr.. Youngcouple-"What is this cake
you have made, darling9"
"Mrs. Youngcouple--"A pound cake,
sweetest" F
Mr.. Youngcouple-'Ithink there must
be something the matter with the scales. !"
Huntington Free Press.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20
TOUCHED THE HEART GENTLY.

Fond Parent (sternly)-"More money!
[ tell you, sir, l did not dare ask my
father for money when I was your age"
Fly Youth-s'I know the reason of
that"
F.P.-"You doa And what was the
reason, pray9"
F. Y.-"Your father was not so kind
and generous hearted as mine is"
F. P.-"Well, I suppose I must let
you have little, Jack; but go easy, my
boy, 60 easy"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20
SECONDHAND wARRANTEEs.

zed Ampersan (angrily) Lookee
here, Sim. You said that there horse you
sold me was warranted sound an kind. I"
Sim Simon Gnnocently)-" Yessiree.
He was warranted sound an kind by the
city Teller I bought him OIL"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20
THEY ALL HAD TO COME TO IT.

THEY ALL HAD TO COME TO 1T.
Parson-"Did you ever experience a
revival Of religion, sirf"
Travelling Man-"Yes, once, on board
ship, In storm. It looked as though we
might go to the bottom any minute.
Even the cook prayedp
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20
A LOVE OF JUSTICE,

A IUVE OF JUSTICE.
"Where did you get that cake, Annie2"
"Mother gave it to me-"
"She's always a-giving you more n she
does me-"
"Never mind, Harry; she's going to
put mustard plasters on us tonight, and
I'll ask her to let you have the biggest"
Life.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20
HE KEPT BOTH.

kEPT BO1H.
Prudent Lover-'I have vital secret
to confde in you which you must promise
to forever hold sacred"
Kind Parent-"What is your secret9'
Prudent Lover-"I want your daugh-
ter's hand in marriage"
Kind Parent-"I shall never give it
away. "-Omaha World.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20
An InscriutIon in a Magnate's LibrarJ

On the walls Of the library of Andrew
Carnegie, the great steel and iron mer-
chant, is this inscription:
He that cannot think il fool,
He that will not is q bigot,
He that dare not Is a slave
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20

Burrnah has altogether population of
about five millions.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-20

"Indeedi What Is your tradei"
'Im snow shoveler, mum. "--Nsp
York Weekly.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-05-24

The fremen of the state are now
busily engaged in making pre3ara-
tons for a grind time in this cisv at
their annual tournament on the 1Ssh,
18th, 18th and 18th Of July. The
home company are gsstiug every
thing in readiness 70 receive the boys
aud the affair is going 70 be one r. and
Of pleasure for the various FIRE d.
part0ents Of the state Mr.. John
Tomsinsop, chairman Of the tousna-
meos committee, reports that nuraer-
Gus Gre departments will be here and
that . number ofpreminent gentle.
men aud state oSeials will also be
here. Every arrangement for the ae-
commcdation uf lie fremen and
guests will be made, and Mr.. TonIn-
son viz gladly ansver all letters Of
inquiry iu regard - anything in re-
ferenes to the toussament. Every
body should make arrangements to
be hers and visaes> sse Of the grssd.
est eveats that has ever occurred il
the staDe.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-05-24

The CHIEP during Its eareer in the
last II years has built more railroads
than anyone in the Gate City Of the
Republican valley. The CHIEF aid
ed in building the only road We have,
and has always been ready and vii
ling and with its influence in hull
ding any others that might come this
way, Jet without the concerted &C.
ton Of our entire community nothing
can be accomplished in the line Of
enterprises, where money is at stake.
By reference to a Hastings paper We
notice that the Grand IslapI railway
is to be built TO the southwest
What is the matter with or people
that We can not make an effort to 81
it? If railroads will make Red Cloud
lets get them, If net, hold our peace
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-05-24

DOoS 101ee 110eo ~ Ms
Van De0son, bas Likely 60 Recover.
\ WeasAs Serious, bas Dos Neees-
saFially Fatal. Benson Arrested.
On Wednesday morning Red Cloud
was thrown into . fever Of excite
uent BY John Wilheln.on appearing
on our street. in an excited manner,
announcing that Van Benson, while
quarreling with Winfield Palmer, had
shot and wounded him three tines,
and supposed that he vas fatally in-
jured. Finally prosecuting attorney
Wilcox got out the necessary pape-s
for Benson's arrest, and Sheriff Scott,
Joe Warner and n. B. Sinons went
out to Van Benson's farm, eight
miles northwest Of Red CIeud and
arrested him. He was broush. 20
this city and held for trial before
Judge Barker, the state producing the
only evidence, introduced, which was
enough to hold him however. until
toe district court. His bond was
fixed at $500.
1t Is difficult to tell the cause Of
the rumpus any further than the two
men, whose farms adioin each othe,
have been At cu' for several years, as
is alIes Ell, and have been q~aarreling
over n thing and another uatil i;
faaulg eliminated in the shooting
afray of Wednesday. The cause Of
wednesd-!.'s trouole it seems was
over a hog that Palmer had lost and
claimed that Benson had it. This
Benson denied, and says be offered
Palmer s25 if he could prove it.
One word brought on another and
finally Benson pulled 90 Smith &
Wesson rev,lver on Palmer. shooting
him three times, twice in the aldo
man, and nee in the shoulder, max
ing serious wounds, though not neces-
sarially fatal ones. 4 number Of
conflicting stories were reported. but
our reporter was unable to sift the
fracas any further, than it vas caus-
ed from general bad blood ON both
sides. What the result will be is
hard to tell. Benson is still in cus-
tody Of Sheriff Scott, having failed so
far, to give his bond.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-05-24

RFsGroo fer 1e0Do1al Doy, ArroAG-
81 ~ GaF0D8A Fest.
1st. Members Of the G. A. r and
all exsoldiers will meet at G. a. r.
hall o. May 30th lSSo at 1880 P. n.
sharp.
Pad. Line Of mach viii form in
front Of G.. A. r hall on 4th awnse,
head Of column to the east.
3rA Line Of march beginning a,
4ta avenue marching to Webste,
street. thence meth TO 9TH avenue,
Thesee west hating IN front u high
school building, thence to Seward
street, thence so1eh to 1ss ward school
building, Themes to cemetery.
ish. After the ceremosies. line
Will form and march back to the
opera hall, wLere the proper respec,
viii be paid and ceremonies will be
! given to the unknown dead BY ~ liz.
tie girls, representing the II states
BY strewing towers anu making
! short aud appropriate addresses.
Teachers and pupils are requested
to meet at their res; eetiv, sehoo
buildings at 1870 r n. and form in
line of march. All civic societie;
and citizens are requested to form ii
line Of march and assist in decorating
the graves of our dead soldiers. thu:
perpetuarinc the memories OF thos;
who gave their lives that the n.tiol
might live
b order u committee "a Je5ra
sion.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-05-24

RailroaA Rases e the TournaDens.
The following letter was received
BY A. J. Tomlison, Chain man Of the
executive committee Of the state fire.
mems tournament to be held at Red
Cloud July Is, II, Is, and 10:
OMAHA, May IS. 1889.
A. j. Tomlinson, Red Cloud.
Dear S'r:-Refering to the 9Th
annual Nebraska state eremen's tour-
nament to be held at Red Cloud, July
Is, II, Is, and 19, inclusive, I take
pleasure In advising you that the fol-
lowing rates will be made: From
points within Is miles Of Red Cloud,
q fare for the round trip From
points where FIRE companies are loca-
ted. who will attend the meeting at
Red Cloud, q fare for the round
trip. All other territory in the state
Of Nebraska net included in the
above, At q rate of one fare and q
third on the certificate plan.
Yours Truly,
j. francis.
General ticket and passenger agent
3. & NJ.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-05-24

That EveFlasttnG BefGneld Case
Again.
Ga Monday Sheriff Scott was bust
ly engaged in serving summons on J.
s. Koshr,ck, 4. \. Pope, August
Cook, David H%efdebower, R. r.
Sherer, II. 4. Watson and Jak- Nil
Ter, bondsmsn for J. s. Rockrock.
1t Is an old score reopensd. Some
years ago Mr.. Bergdsli came to the
city and purchased liquor at Roth.
rocks saloon. and on the road home,
became so intoxicated that he upset
his wagon and killed himself. The
case has been tried several times and
finally went to the supreme court
where We understand 1t was dismissed
Now Genes Jno. o. Yeiser. a. guar
dian ajL::sn: for tie minor heirs and
rcorens the case for the children in
the district court. The proposition
now is to .ecover damages CT of the
bondsuen for the killing Of the faith
er through the intoxicants alleged to
have been procured Of Rothrock.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-05-24
Bird g At Deyo's.

Bird cages At Deyo's.
Frank Qaigiey has taken . position
With C. Wiener, the elothier.
R ". Martins Arabian horre
which has been sick for few days
died Wednesday.
N. S. Marsh has moved In bill
hard hall int the room latelP eecu-
pied BY y. Loseton q . saloon II is
. nice place for billiard hall.
Marshal SA,nkls returned from
Ke.rney this week. where he had
been, for the purpose Of takiog John
~ Laasing to the reform school.
Lost At the Anboy mile. . little
leather coloreJ h~and-s.tchel. eostain.
ing . pair Of scissors. . bottle d cam
phor, thimble. etc. Finder viii
please le.ve it .. THs CHIP o8ce.
The 'Outise Club" were cut in
the cold world all night Tuesday
night indulg;ss io aquatic sports, etc.
The crew was = sleepy looking out6 I
the next morning, but We understand
they had enough fun to pay for all
| the loss of sleep.
The B. 4 N. freight headquarters
have written Chairman Temlinsou
that all fire apparatus intended 70;
the tournament at Red Closd will b
transmitted free Of charge each way
provided, the departments that oes;rs
such favors report to Mr.. Tomlinsor
BY June TO-
A large number of our Red Cloud
ladies and gentlemen pieknicked q
Amboy grove on Wednesday. Al
had grand time. Nearly 10 peopl,
were on the grounds. Fishing va:
the principal sport, but the p~iseasor
ial artists who were lucky we're yer,
few and far between. \ fne lunch
con a spread and every III VI.
made happy.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-05-24

Hail storm last night.
IS viii bug a GOOD harrow At 4. L,
Funk's.
Deyo takes subscription for any
paper published.
Plain linen scrim for fancy work At
Mrs. Nexhouse's.
A l. Funk has had his dwelling
house nicely painted
The fremen's festival held last
Friday evening vas 4 grand success
Henry Cook is now engaged in
building an addition to his residence.
Mrs. Newhouse has had . porch
built on her house, occupied BY c. F.
Gather.
Cmphsaouc makes a speciality Of
blowing and ~cuItiva,ins gardens and
orchards. Aft
The latest designs in laees. Swiss
smhroideries and Hamburss at Mrs.
Newhouse.
Fred SLEEPER ani family have moved
70 Omaha where Fred has = good job
at his trade.
Squire Pond of Kansas is in the
city. He is talking Of starting a
jewelry store here.
81. c. Liilibriig &c, aad old friend Of
Harry E, Pond, stopped at the Pond
residence sver SABBATH.
Ali kinds novelty braid, rick-rack,
featheredse, gilt and silver braid, and
tinsel at Mrs, Newhouse.
The young folks held = picnic On
the Haley farm on Indian creek last
Saturday. They report . nice time.
The best assortment Of white
goods, ehalliss, summer Asnnels, So
teens, and ginghams At Ark New
house.
Remember that DeJo has . regis
tered clerk 50 Jour prescriptions can
be filed accurately At any time At lis
store.
Rev. A. 5. Eos of Della Pa, will
preach in the Presbyterian church
this following Sabbath morning and
evening.
c. L. Cos'isg is nov engaged IN
building a new dwelling house. He
has the foundation laid and the lum-
Der on the ground.
". H. Howe Of Cowles one OF our
eldest subscribers was in Red Cloud
Saturday. He has been laid up sew
era, weeks with sciatica, but is recov,
erins <lo-i;-
Cal Keaady has taken . position
with our popular BARRIERS. Hutchisor
& Edgell, and is learning to sling
lather. By the way Hutchinson &
Edsell have their toLsorial parior:
fixed up in nice style. The boys arr
hard TO beat in their profession.
Miss Carrie Brown Of Red CLOUD
who has been visiting here for som
/ iays returned home this evening
While here she made many warn
friends and was escorted to the tran
BY nuE5e. q them vho we're SOFT.
20 see lar depart and viii waEnI
Welcome her - their midst as az.
- -, - fasu-z-Blre Hill Dali
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-05-24

D. Z Iraaksy : laid = ia. zri
i e course I few inches tale. -ha-
usual 7 isa BOY.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-05-24

Mothers VII fud n. Wiaehel-S cse-aia-
~vrup iuSs rle medicine . kavs u the touss
f1- IT, cniAt-eu; = El c1re etu=Gs. colds SIce
krc-- a-G regulate he bowls 4-y
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-05-24
sPLIETERS

Gathered Up by Chief Reporters In
And About the City and Co uty.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-05-24

The FlFe0en Of the state Making Big
Preparations for Their T0aPaanens
to - Held In Red Cloud ~ sbe Is,
IL, IS, and 1871 Of July.
The Red Cloud chief., 1889-05-24

Sbos Three T0eo ~ His NeighDsP
Van Densen, bas Likely g Recover.
The WouoAs Serious, bas Dos Neees-
saFlally Fatal. Benson Arrested.
Telegram-herald., 1889-08-25
TABLE ETIQUETTE.
Valuable Hints for Young Men Not Up IL
the Ways Of Society.

the ways Of Society.
A bowl Of consoma.e should never be lift
ed t0the lips.
Gent emcn with overhanging mustaches
are easily forgiven u ne cCusOmme IS not
slipped from the side II the spoon.
In eating oysters from The shell il is not
considered the best taste 20 throw the head
back for the purpose Of dropping the bi-
valves into the mouth
Absent-minde1 men should be careful
about blowing lightly across the top OF a
glass OF water, especially when dining with
str.c,i iy total abstinence host.
II is no longer considered humorous 20
wink knowingly when YOU request your
neighbor to pass the cream.
No gentleman VIII remark % the hostess:
"Here $ looking at you" In taking wine
served with the second course.
Il may be comforting 20 diH3ent people
20 know that the process Of masticating
celery can not be heard so distinctly by
yourself
III dropping sauces or gravies upon a
tab.e-c.oth OF contrasting color. il Will be
well 20 allow no more TO drop than can be
covered by an ordinary butter plate
u is preferable to pour coffee into the
saucer Tor refrigerating purposes than 70
blow upon each spoonful rs II IS carried TO
the mouth
In eating pastry with a knife, it is not
now considered necessary 10 initiate tho
feats OF the sword swalower.
In slipping an orange from the table 70
carry home TO the baby. the full-dress, low
cut vest offers. probably. the best facilities
as q temporary receptacle.
Tire best s.cictv. the present season. dis
couraces the hath.ng of third sets OF teeth
in tla fngeroowls ia any event-Drake's
Magazine.
Telegram-herald., 1889-08-25

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