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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
An Enterprising Australasian Woman.

Sometimes our consular reports are
far from being drily statistical. That
of Consul Griffin, stationed at Sidney,
New South Wales, is brilliant illustra-
ton. He tells a most interesting story
about a Mrs. Emma L, Forsythe, a daugh-
ter of Mr.. Jonas NJ. Coe, formerly con-
sui at Apia, Samoa, and his wife, who
was the daughter of Samoan chicftain,
owns plantation of 100, 600 acres,
employs fifty Europeans and several
hundred natives, owns several steamers
and is building others, and conducts
business larger than the combined busi-
ness of all the civilized residents of the
Island of New Britain. Mrs. Forsythe
is now 36 years of age. She received
her education at Sidney and San
Francisco. This thoroughly Amer lean
lady, after her husbands death in 1877.
lived some time in San Francisco and
then Joined her fathers family at Apia,
and was of large assistance to Consul
Griffin, when he was in Samoa. She
removed to the island of New Britain
in 1879, and then bought large tracts of
land, and went into partnership
with Mr.. Farrell, in large business
enterprises. One of these plan tations in
cludes ii, 500 acres of choice lands, on
which large quantities of cotton are
raised. Mail and Express.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
CLIPPINGS

Apricots are indigenous to tho plains
OF America.
Petroleum has been discovered in
South Austria.
Enormous smuggling frauds have been
unearthed in Peru,
Before tho war tho high-water mark
in cotton was 8, 800, 900 bales.
Building is going on extensively in
the city of Jerusalem, Palestine.
The commercial travellers Of this
country now number over $50, 600.
Prodding for coal continues to be the
popular thing In Kansas and the West.
Tho imports of linen fabrics INTO this
country last year amounted to Sl5, oOo,-
900.
Last year Great Britain exported 25,-
900, 900 tons Of coal and produced no.
100000
Three countries in Georgia have
already sold $l25, 900 worth of water
melons this season.
The Royal Society for tho Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals, of London, is
sixty-fve years cid.
The emperor of Austria has paid the
lato Crown Princes debts, which
amounted to 50, 500, 0J0.
From $50, 900 to 400 900 cords OF
wood, not of inferior quality, is con-
verified into pulp annually.
Jeffers on Davis is one of the three
Oldest living ex. United States Senators,
since Simon Cameron's death.
Three new railroads are to be built
between tho Atlantic coast and the Ohio
river through Virginia and kentucky.
Manganese iron ore, said by experts
to be the best in America, has just been
discovered at South Wallingford, Con
necticut.
1t requires 140, 900, 600 pounds o.
cheese to supply the European deficiency
of which 11S, 600, 600 are furnished b!
the United States.
A foot measuring machine has jus
been brought out by an eastern shoe
maker. 1t Is far better than the OLE
strap and foot rule way. 1t gives an
exact fit.
In Japan in 1714 the number o.
temples was 1894 0S7. The lates
enumeration, made two years ago SHOWED
that the whole number had been re
duced to 81, S42.
Out of u total of 1883 deaths iron
accidents for the year ending July 2 II
New York city only 5 were caused b
electric light wires, while IA were cause'
by Illuminating gasl
A new iron region has been recent.
discovered in the Sabinas district, Mex
co. 1t is well watered and adjacent t
an extensive coal basin, which
surrounded by chain of mountains
volcanic origin.
DR.. Schliemann, tho noted Gree
archmoogist and excavator, is maste
of fourteen languages. In his youth h
was sailor before the mast on a Gel
man vessel. 1t is said that he gained
reading knowledge of English in 81
months of study.
The cable road system of San Fral
cisco which is twenty-five miles in e.
tent, has been partially completed, an
one division of it has been turned ov
to the operating department. The Coz
of the whole system is 81, 500, 600, an
the claim is made that the power plar
{ is the largest in the world.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
New Uses for Paper.

1t is by no means improbable that
paper will yet supersede cotton and
woollen cloth as the clothing material
of the people. One establishment in
the West is already doing an extensive
business in the manufacture of paper
clothing, and the fabric is said to equal
that of any other class of goods in style
and durability. For blankets, piano
coverings and similar purposes the paper
fabrics are an established success. They
ore light and serviccablc. Paper pals,
dishes and canes are familiar to almost
everybody. Paper boards for making
houses, paper boats, paper water pipes,
column pipes and thousand other new
uses are becoming a very important
article in manufacturing, and it,
products are being exported from Thu
country to every part of the globe.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
Eight Hours Under Water.

During some interesting experiments
at Cherbourg, France, recently, two
sailors belonging to the French navy
were under water at depth of ten
metres from nine in the morning till five
in the evening, on board the subma-
rine torpedo boat Goubet. The
commission of examination were
enabled by telephone, minute
by minute, to receive the impressions of
the two men, who were quite fresh when
they came up. Not drop of water had
entered the boat, and there was not the
faintest odol perceptible. There seems
every likelihood that submarine naviga-
ton, either by electricity or by means
of oars worked from the interior which
can be placed on the boats sides, will
soon be generally adopted for torpedo
uso
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
SENSATIONAL SCENE IN COURT
A Prisoner Convicted of Gross
Crime Attempts Suicide.

A sensational scene occurred in Judge
McConnelrs court room at Chicago, I'll.
James w. Smith had been on trial on
charge of criminally assaulting an eight
year-old girl, who had been taken by Smith
and his wife from an orphan asylum at
Akron, O., for adoption. The case was
given to the jury and they returned q YER
dict finding Smith guilty and fixing his SEN
tence at nine years in the penitentiarry.
Smith was greatly affected and rising TO his
feet exclaimed, Il am innocent. swear
before my God, whom I am about
to meet, Pm innocent" As he finished
he raised his hnnd, and with small pocket
knife stabbed himself in the left breast He
fell backward on the floor, while his wife,
who had been sitting beside him, screamed
wildly. "Oh, Jim, why did you do that?,
Doctors were hastily summoned and found
a wound an inch and half deep about tire
inches above the nipple: They don't think
the would-be suicide will die. In his pocket
was found letter addressed to Judge Nc
Connell, but the judge was too much excited
to read 1t. Smith had always heretofore
borne good reputation, and was employed
as a draughtsman in a railroad office.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
NEwsY GLEANINGs.

SUGAR is climbing upward,
CouNTERFEIr coin is plentiful.
ENGLAND has 1000, 600 widows
NEW YoRK has 29I millionaires,
A HOTEL trust Is the latest scheme.
CHICAGO has forty-seven fire engines.
A WOOD acid trust has just been formed.
JERUSALEM is growing fast in population.
THE number of Indians in Alaska is $4,000.
TIE wheelmen of England number 100000.
THE coming almond crop will be large
one.
THE banks of the United Kingdom number
$50.
THE number of houses occupied by Indians
Tue Congo Valley, in Africa, is to have
railway.
ALAReg emigration from Scotland is now
PHILApELpHIA is battling with typhoid
fever epidemic.
Iowa has sent out about 400 college grad
yates this year.
THIS years peach crop is estimated at
., 79S, 900 baskets.
DURING the month of June there were fifty
nine suicides in Berlin.
In the United States there are 5000 women
In charge Of postoffices.
SANFORD, Fla, sells alligator hides for
seventy-five cents each.
LONDON consumes 10000 tons Of ice daily
during its very brief hot season.
THE Parnen Commission will not report to
Parliament until next February
NUMBER of Indians in the United States
who can read English is but %, 1876.
The fuel supply of the Sierras is exhausted
along the line Of the Central Pacific Road.
THE run of salmon in Alaskan waters this
year is only about a third what it was last.
THERE never was such q peach year in
Georgia, both as to size of crop and quality.
IT is claimed that the Russian wheat crop
will be about 10000 900 bushels less than last
year.
LEaIrME, the insurgent Haytian General,
| is arming women and placing them in the
vanks.
| THE Lead Trust is worth in cash 81, 500,
600; its certificates amount to S70,0O0,OOO on
which ten per cent is paid.
ENGLISH capital has come to the relief OF
the tunnel under the Hudson between New
York and Jersey City, N. j
THERE are at least 90, 900 men and women
in the CITY of New York who live but tc
| SIdbiky ttA obooh hAiS ePRSsNeSAo A 'FN"NA''
! CAPTAIN THOMAS BRITToN, Sixth Infantry
has been placed on the retired list, after serv
ing forty years in the United States army.
PEOPLE in the southern portion Of Cali
fornia are becoming alarmed at the frequent
earthquake shocks felt. They are of daily &C
currence.
THE wheat yield in Kansas is estimated a
81 OOO. 600 bushels, which is just double tina
Of last year The crop is already successful!
harvested.
A COMPANY is being formed in the Argen
tine Republic, with capital of $4,000, 900
for the purpose of hold Worlds Exhibition
In Buenos Ayres.
A HUNDRED military men, representing
forty-five companies of the Georgia militia
MT in Atlanta recently and memorializet
the Legislature, urging the passage Of a Law
making one years military service compul
sorry.
THE Treasurer of the committee charges
with the management Of the recent Centen
NAL celebration in New York city report
that the affair cost $170, 1923, and that wheI
ali the bills have been paid he will have
surplus Of about $4,000.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
Brass Tubes for Chimes.

The discovery that brass tubes, when
properly aunealed, have resonant quail
ties far superior to bells OF the sam
compar ltive weight and cost is being
utilized in Germany, where tubes are
being used for chimes in church towers.
1t is stated that tube three inches In
diameter outside, and one half inch
thick. twelve feet long, can easily be
heard distance of one mic, and under
favorable circumstances two or three
miles. In Proviiepcs, r. L., These
tubes are now being used for chimes
which are rung by the clock movement
at regular intervals.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
INDIANS BREAK LOOSE.
Burn Eight Miles of Hay Land and
Threaten Settlers.

News comes from the Colville agency,
Wash, saying that the Indians attached to
the Colvile agency have burned eight square
miles of hay land, and threaten the lives of
the settlers many of whom are guarding
their dwellings and hay stacks. The settlers
have signed petition requesting that com
pany of soldiers be sent them to protect their
property and perhaps heir lives The Indian
officials have no knowledge of the cause OF
the reported trouble.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
He DOtes on Rats.

Joe Mitchell, miller of Griffin, Ga,
eats all the rats he can catch, and says
that "they are much nicer than squirrel
or rabbit" A gentleman passed by the
mill the other afternoon and large rat,
as large as squirrel, ran out from the
engine house. Joe, seeing the rat, gave
chase and soon killed it. Having
noticed the unsual interest manifested
in catching the rat, he asked Joe what
he was going to do with 1t. He said :
..Eat it," Sure enough he soon had it
skinned, cleaned and sailed, and look
ing in all appearance like squirrel.
smacking his lips over the joyful pros
poets of rat supper, Joe went his way
looking for more rats. Chicago Herald
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
A RICH FIND.

Discovery of a Sunken Vessel with
Cargo of Tin, Lead and Spelter.
The wreck of the English bark Midway
which foundered in 1853 while bound from
London to Philadelphia, with cargo of tin,
lead and spelter, worth over $3.50, 900, has
been located by the Atlantic and Gulf
Wrecking company Off Cape, Hen
landed at Almond street wharf, Philadelphia,
consignment of various metals from the
Midways cargo which had been brought to
the surface by divers and although corroded
by the action of salt water, the entire con-
| signment was sold at the highest market
rates. In the cabin of the barque was found
a case of brandy, much improved by its con-
other things were also found in the wreck.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
Perfectly willing.

First Boy: Do you think your folks
will DO willing to have your sister marry
Mr.. Comeoften, Johnny.
Second Boy: Oh, yes; l know they
will. Pa keeps old Tigo tied up every
| night now.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
Cause and Effect.

Mamma: "Why, Bobby, you are all
over ink. Go and look at your face In
the glass"
Bobby (proudly): "Course I am.
We We had writin' lesson again this
morning"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
INCALCULABLE DAMAGE.
Another Report of Life and Property
From China.

The Yellow River has again burst its
banks in Shatung, inundating an immense
extent of country. There is 10 feet of water
throughout 10 large governmental districts.
The loss of life and property is incalcuable.
The government authorities at Pel.in are
dismayed. Owing to the incapacity of the
local authorities, foreign engineering aid in
order o permanently repair tn channel of
the river Is considered imperative.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
$4,000 ABOUT COVERS IT.
A Well-Known Lawyer of Kansas
City, Mo-, Gone Wrong.

CITY, MO-, UUHc NTVIE'
Charles s. Cryster of Kansas City, Mo-, is
reported to be short In his accounts to the
extent Of $4,000 An attachment suit for
$500 has been filed against Mr. Cryster by
S. B. Jewett of Montpelier, Vt, who claims
that Cryster has defrauded him out OF that
amount Of money. The filing of the suit
ca used an investigation to be made into the
affairs Of Mr.. Cryster, who is agent for sew.
eral estates, the guardian of orphans and
the executor of wills The investigation
showed, it is said, that Mr.. Cryster had mis-
appropriated much of the funds entrusted to
his care, and $50, 900 would about cover the
amount. Mr.. Cryster is at present in Wash
ington, d. G. He had evidently been mott
fled OF the charges against him, for he telee
graphed to his father, 'Give delivery bond
win satisfy when l get home"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01

A census of horses is being taken in
Paris in order to give the authorities
some idea of the animals available for
military purposes should need arise. Al
the last census Paris contained %, 0S0
horses and SO mules.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01

An old silver Mexican mine with 16
miles of shafting, tunueling and drift
ing, has just been bought by New
Workers. There are 1, 600, 600 tons of
ore on the dumps that will run rs to 80
ounces to the ton. One thousand men
are to beyput to work in it.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01

Over GO people were forced to leave their
homes yesterday to call fol free trial puck
age of Lanes Family Medicine. If your blood
is bad, your liver and kidneys out Of order, Il
you are constipated and have headachs and an
unsightly complexion, don't fail to call on any
druggist to-day fora free sample of this grand
remedy. The ladies praise It, Everyone likes it
Large-size package 80 cents.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
Did MT Want COMPANY.

"What arc your charges, DoctorP'
"Three dollars visit. "
"Well, we don't want you to come on
visit, but just to stay ten or fifteen
minutes"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
II Don't Pny

70 use uncertain means when suffering from dis
eases OF the liver blood or lungs, such as bilious
ness, or oliver COMPLAINT" skin diseases, scrofu-
los sores or swell ines or from lung scrofula com
monty known a consumption o. the lungs when
DR.. Pie ces Golden Medical Discovery Is guaran-
teed to cure all these affections, II taken in time
or money paid for il win e promptly refunded
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
SUIT FOR $4,000.
The First Action Entered Against
the South Fork Fishing Club.

The much-talked-o suit has been entered
against the South Fork Fishing club in Pitts
burg, Penn, for damages for loss Of life and
property occasioned by the breaking of the
South Fork dam. The suit Is brought in
that city by the widow and eight children Of
]. A. Little, the drummer, who lost his life
in the Hurlburt house at Johnstown by the
flood The suit is an action for damages for
the loss of the life of Mr.. Little, the dam
ages being placed at $50, 900.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01

The Sons of Veterans of Vermont will
erect a memorial hall at Bennington. 1t
will be ,hrce-st ry brick building to cost
nearly $4,000. Work will probably be be-
gun next spring.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01

1t is reported that Russia intends to pur-
chase all of the Polish railways and transfer
them into state railways onaccount OF their
strategic Importance.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01

The American international congress winch
meets in Washington next October, prohi
ises to be a very important gathering.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
SUNDAY WORK IN PosToFFICEs.

A Circular Expected from the POST
master-General on the Subject.
Postmaster General Wanamaker is having
compiled the data contained in the replies to
his circular of last May, asking postmasters
at large offices for suggestions as to mini
MIXING Sunday work in postofiices. When
he has studied it all sufficiently, he will
psobably issue a circular pointing out to
postmasters the necessity of doing as little
work as possible on Sundays
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
CLOTHED IN ASBESTOS.
How a Plucky Canadian Quickly
Earned $1,000.

Some time ago some vandals set fire to the
gas well at Ruthven, Ont, which has flow
of 10, 600, 900 feet per day, and nobody has
been able to approach within 200 feet Of the
well. C. H. Marvin clothed himself In as
bestos and performed such work at the
mouth of the well as will enable the owners
to extinguish the fire. He received $1,000 for
the lob
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
WILLIAM ERODE.
Discharged on the Whitechapel Case
and Arrested for Fraud.

and Arresteu IOr TrlHu.
At London, William Brodie, the man who,
while in q state bordering on delirium ire
mems stated that he had committed the
murders and mutiations Of women In ana
about the Whit chapel district has been
discharged from custody, there being no evil
dence on which to hold him and physicians
pronouncing him sane. He was Immediate
iv rearrested. however, on a charge of fraud.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01

penny wise and pound foolish are those
who think It econ0mp to use cheap soda and rosn
tric SOAP: for sale by ali groces since 1864.
Try 1t once Be sure, buy genuine.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01

The cars uncle, Grand Duke Constantine,
who recently suffered stroke OF paralysis
is sinking.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01

Little Lord Fauntleroy" is doing asurpris-
ingly good business at the Boston museum.
The few changes made in the cast have In
creased the interest in the performances.
1t must soon be withdrawn, though, as Mr..
Roland Reed begins a two weeks engage
meut in the woman Halter" on Aug. 10.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01

ABOVE prices are Strictly Wholesttle.
BEEF, PORK, LAMB AND VEAL.
There were but few lots of northern
and eastern cattle in market the past
week and the demand was slow, few
northern cattle being sold for the
butchers trade at to 41c per lb live
weight, or from 81 to so per 100 lbs
dead weight. There are but a few
small beeves coming from the north and
east at the present time. Grass fed cat
tie will commence coming in more
freely i'll short time. At present near
ly ali the beef cattle to supply the Bos-
ton markets are brought from the west.
Veal calves sold fairly at prices of a
cent per lb lower than the same grades
sold for one week since, prices ruling at
So TO SIS per 100 lbs live weight. Many
of the lots were taken by butchers at a
commission. Sheep and lambs from the
north sold slow, lambs selling at 5 to 63c.
Sheep and mixei lots 81 to SIC per ID
1.-Two ua1oht
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01

How the human race has fallen from the grand
proportions of Its first parent, Adam According
to several very able and conscientious French
scientists Adam was 1913 feet tall.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
Forced to Leave Home.

Inc greatest snuh-taking country In the world
Is France, though it shows decline in the habit
In 1869 the consumption was 100000 pounds, OF
seven ounces per head Now 1t is five ounces.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01

John R. Dunn, the rascally New York
lawyer who inveigled bank cashier into q
scheme to rob his bank of slS5, 900, has been
sent to Sing Sing for nine years and SIX
months.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01

Jay Gould once canvassed Delaware
county, N. Y. selling maps at Sl.5o
aniece
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01

Assistant Postmaster William A. Pickett
Of Worcester, Mass, has resigned.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01

$500 offered IN tncurdb!e case Of catarrh In
the Head by the proprieto's of Dr. Sages Remedy.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
MILLIONS OF POUNDS.
Startling Sums Received by the
Queen and Her Relatives.

The total amount of the queens grant is
e3s5, 900, of which el31, 200 is for household
salaries, and e172, 500 for tradesmen's bills,
etc. The sum of geo, 900 is set apart for her
majesty's private purse. The total amount
of money paid to the queens deceased rela-
tives foots up In ei0 10000. The living
members of the family have received "a, 765
0S3 from the public purse, while their in.
comes from various sources have amounted
e2S69l 600
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01

The Richmond Paper company Of Rhode
Island has suspended. Liabilities $66S, 0Oo.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
NEW ENGLAND HIDES.

New England hides are unchanged
Steers are slow. Calf skins go a little
less rapidly at quotations, though there
is little accumulation as yet. Lambs
sell steadily at full prices. We quote:
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01

If afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp
sons Eye-Water, Druggists sell at 25c. per bottle
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-08-01
Do You

Have that extreme tired feelrg, anguor, without
appetite or strength, impaired DIGESTION, and gen
eral feeling of misery it is imp ssb'e to descrioef
Ho Dis sarsapsrlls is a wonderful MEDICINE fT
erea Ing an appetite promot ns disestion and ton
ing up the whoe system giving strength and activ-
ity in pace OF weakness and debility. BE sure TO
get Hoods.
Il take Hoods sarsapar LA every year as t7nic
with most satsfnc orr results. recommend
Hoods sarsaparilla to al VIII, hivc that mise able
tired fcelns.-c PAswEtEE si9 Brldse ST., Brock
lyn, NY
Hoods Sarsaparilia
soid by al druggists 81; six for IS frr""-"i 'aH
by C. HOOD CO. ApoihecsrieS, Lrved -
100 Doses One Dollar