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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-10
Hamlet Lacked Realism.

81 aides and gentlemen" said the
manager, stepping up to the footlights
just after the curtain had gone up, 81
have to claim your indulgence this even.
ing. The drama which will be presented
to you tonight has neither tank, a
variety show, live pigs, ducks, geese, MOI
even horses to recommend it. To c
brief, it is play written by an old
fashioned person named Shakespeare,
and | have procured, not without en-
ploying detectives to find them, several
actors who can act to present this play to
you. | hope that its novelty, if nothing
else, will secure respectful hearing for
Hamlet. "-PttsJury Dispatch.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-10
He Feared the Worst.

Chicago Citizen-"G reat Scott! What
is this have found on the doorstep"
His Vie ut looks like a dynamite
bomb, made out of piece of gaspipe.
See, here is a fuse attached to it."
Citizen--"Uh, is that ala | was
afraid that the plumber had been here /"
Chicago Nsus.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-10
A Repertoire of Chcap Dishes


Most housekeepers, says a writer on
economical living, get into "rut" and
buy the same steaks, chops and roast
each week, having no repertoire of
cheaper dishes. A beei's heart or
bisised calls liver make an excellent and
economical change. Broiled sleeps
kidneys with bacon make fine break.
last. and only cost about ten cents.
Beef olives small pieces of round steak
spread with stuihng and stewed) are ap.
petizing and do not cost one.half as
much as tenderloin steak, and so we
might continue naming delightful dishes
made from the so-called inferior pieces
OF meat. A great deal also depends
upon the manner in which the market
ing is put away and cared for after it
comes home. All vegetables keep fresh
longer if put in a cool, damp place.
Fruits keep best in cool, dark, dry
place. Bread must be kept without
wrapping in close box. Fish, to be
kept over night, should be cleaned,
sprinkled with salt and put on platter,
skin side down; then stood in a cold
place, away from all meats or delicate
articles. -Detr:t Free Press.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-10
He Struck A Bargain.

Old Mrs. Bentley Josiah, there
comes shabby looking old man with a
bundle on his back, and l think we
ought to do something for him."
Old Mr.. Bentley - 'I'm willing,
Marian"
Old Mrs. Bentley 81 say, old man, it
you'll come inc the house | may be able
to find some decent clothing for you."
Old Man (gratefully)-"Thank you,
men,"
Cid Mrs. Bentley lin the house,
"Now, there's a lot of cast-off clothing
that my husband doesn't want"
Old Man examining the lot very care
fnlly)-"vell, I gif you tree dollar fur
the lot und, SO help me, not Won cent
more"
Old Mrs. Bentley "But, sir, I want
to give you the clothing"
Old Man Qooks over the lot again,
very, very carefully)-"vell, l tell you
vot lido: dake EN-. "-Lite.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-10
Cleveriy Shook or a Bore

500 let me have your photograph, ("
said dashing belle to gentleman who
had been annoying her with his atten-
tions.
The gentleman was delighted, an d in
a short time the lady received the
picture. She gave it to her servant
with the question: "Would you know
the original if he should callp The
servant replied in the rmative.
"Well, when he comes, tell him l am
engaged"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-10

There is new industry at st. Simon's
Island, Ca, which is the utilization OF
cypress for furniture manufacture, this
formerly having been used South only
for telegraph and telephone poles. A
new mill, which will saw cypress exclu-
sively, has ust been completed, and will
turn cut daily between 20, coo and 30.
600 feet of lumber. Including the
cypress mill there are three mills on the
island. They give employment to abou!
300 men.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-10
An OLD Acquaintance Rehabilttated


This is a new version of an old story,
but it happened. 1t was in a country
courtroom and case was proceeding,
when two dogs began fighting in the
very sacred precincts of law and Justice
The Judge stopped the case.
Constable" he said, ''the decorum
OF this court must be preserved. Throw
those dogs out. The Constable got hold
OF them and was struggling out of the
door when the Judge added, "and,
Constable, when you get outside I'll bet
you $40 that my brindlc pup will knock
the spunk out of that black cur Of
yours"
'Ill take the bet, your Honor" said
the Constable
And the Judge won.-San Francisco
Chroaicle.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-10
Acknowledged Relationship.

A jolly Englishman, now a clergyman
in this country, shortly after his mar
riage to country girl in old England,
was visiting with her on the streets OF
Liverpool when suddenly large donkey
stepped up on the pavement in front OF
them. Mr.. b. stopped, threw up his
hand, and exclaimed:
my dear, is that any relative OF
yoursi"
:" h, yes, she said, with merry
twinkle in her eye, "but only since my
marriage"
Subject dropped. Montreal Witness.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-10
A Bluff skipper Stops the Counting

An Old Bucksport Me. sea captain
thus describes the way in which he dis
missed an undesirable sutton for the hand
OF his daughter the other night: II Just
showed him up the companion way and
out on the gang plank leading from my
house, and gently remarked that the
wind was of shore and the sooner be got
under way the better offing he would get
before morning. He paid off and bore
away down the street,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-10
'ject dropped. Montreal Witness.
Inherited His BeIlicose Trait.

Inherited His Bellicose Traits.
Old Gentleman-"How does my son
get onl"
School Teacher-"Hc's one of the
best students in the school. I've no
complaint to make on that score"
Old Gentleman-''That was the way
with me when went to school. Pm
glad he's taking after his father"
School Teacher But he's unruly at
times, MIR. Hardcastle. and frequently
has to be reprimanded for fighting"
Old Gentleman-"Well, | suppose it's
natural that he should have some of his
mothers striking characteristics.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-10
Touched a Symnathetic Chnrd.

Experienced Tramp-"Hello we're in
luck. hear husband and wife quar-
reling in this house. I'll wait until he
comes out"
Fresh Tramp-''Wot good IL that
do7"
Experienced Tramp-'Tll tell him
I'm wanderer over the face of the
earth because can't live with my wife,
and he'll give me dollar. "-PhiLa-
delphia Record.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-10
Couldn't Attend to Such Details. 4

Couldn't Attend to Such Details. 4
"Tve got complaint to make" said
an Office boy to his employer.
"What is itt"
"Ihe bookkeeper kicked me, sir.
don't want no bookkeeper to kick
me."
''Of course he kicked you. You don't
expect me to attend to everything, do
youa can't look after all the little de.
halls of the business myself
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-10
Sihieurs Are All the Rage.

"What beautiful girl" exclaimed
young Alexander NcMash when he saw
Miss Galleywest in box at the theatre.
eyes, poor thing" said his sister,
pity ngly, but she can never have any
standing whatever in society"
"Why!" inquired Alexander in sur
prise.
because she can't whistle little
Bit" replied his charming sister, puck
ering her lips unconsciously. Chicago
Neps.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-10
Changing the Rule.

Glow did you come to convict that
MANI" asked travelling man of friend
who had been serving on the jury.
'The one who was tried for as .aulting
his mother. in .law2"
"les; it was contrary to all pro
cident."
$50 it was. hut the jury concluded
that it was about time the old lady had
little show. "--Merchant Irupsler.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-10
Sickness Unheard Of.

Prospective Real Estate Buyer-"How
is your town for healthl"
Western Real Estate -"Splen-
did! Supbrbl tell you what, there is
not another town in the world that will
compare with this for health"
II notice you have a large cemetery"
"Yes, but none of 'em died natural
deaths. They were mostly shot, hung
or pisoned. No, sir; no sickness here.
Why, it is a regular health resortp--
Time.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-10
Recipes.


RICE CAKEs.-To one and one half
cups boiled rice, add three eggs and
flour and milk enough to make batter,
adding little salt. Fry light brown.
CRACKER PuDD1Ne.-Split dozen
crackers in halves, lay the surface over
with raisins, placing the halves together
again; tic up closely in cloth, and boil
about twenty minutes in milk and water
serve with rich sauce.
GRAHAM gems, One egg, well beat
en-, one cup of cold water, one cup of
sweet milk, little salt Stir into these
enough graham -four to make stiff bat
, ter. Put in gem pans and bake from
twenty to thirty minutes in very hot
oven.
| WINTER HoDGE-PoDGF. Gut into
slices four onions, four carrots, three
large turnips, six mealy potatoes, and
one stick of celery; add two tables poon-
fuls OF rice; season with pepper and
salt. Cut pound and half of lean
beefsteak into small slices, and lay all
together in jar with cover. Bake for
six hours.
! PEACH CCsTARp. Soak one half cup
full of gelatine with a cup of sugar and
dozen halves of peaches for one hour,
then pour on q cup of boiling water and
! pass all through strainer. Be sure to
stir it all over the fire until the gelatine
is dissolved. Set it aside to cool, and
when ready to cougeal have ready cup
of rich cream; whip the cream until
light, add pinch of soda, and stir it
into the gelatine quickly, one spoonful
at time. Turn into mold wet with
cold water, and set in cool place to
harden.
T Ro!hED PANEAa,.s.--Herci is a dainty
variation of the pancake, desirable for
the lunch table or for a hasty dinner
Make thin batter with quart of rich
milk-that is, milk with little cream
added-a pint of flour in which pinch
of salt and u teaspoonful of baking
powder have been we'll mixed, and two
or three well beaten eggs. Bake some
large pancakes, spread each one when
taken from the griddle, with fresh but
ter and any nice jam or marmalade; roll
them up and arrange side by side on a
small platter. Serve hot and eat with
hard sauce or cream and sugar.
VEAL PATTIEs.-Cut port ons of the
neck or breast of veal into small pieces;
and, with little salt pork, cut fine, stew
gently for ten or fifteen minutes; season
with pepper and alt and small piece
of celery chopped coarsely, also of the
yellow top, picked mot chcpped) up;
stir in paste made of tablespoonful
of flour, the yolk of one egg, and milk
to make thin batter; let all come to a
boil, and it is ready for the patties.
Make the pattles of light, fiaky crust,
Is for tarts; cut round, the size of
small sauceplate; the center of each, for
about three inches, cut half way through
to be raised and serve as cover. Put
spoonful of the stew in each crust, lay
on it the top, and serve.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-10
A Wonderful Child.

Mr.. Oldboy (admiring the baby
"Can he talk, my dear MADAME
Fond Mother-"No, he can't talk yet
but he's a wonderful child; he under
stands everything one says to him, cont
100, you darling little p.nksy winks..
5ootsy pootsy dicksy picksy doti"
Mr.. Oldboy he remember ia
hat
ond Mother-"Oh. yes"
Mr.. Oldboy-"Weil, he is WONDER
tul child. "-Rasar.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-10
American Slang Mystifled Him.

Hh0TICdH bIHHR WysIIHcU HIM.
Philadelphia Girl-"Have you ever
noticed how ignorant of this country
even our most distinguished foreign Wis
itors aresn
Kansas City Girl-"Well, l should
smile. Why, only last week l was talk.
ing to an English lord who didn't know
what boom was. When l told him
that my friend, Nr. Dugout, tried to
work up boom, but 'fell in the soup, -
ne looked positively perplexed. "-PAiia-
delphta Record.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-10

A German chemist has found that
chloroform may be detected in the lungs
Of animals four weeks after death.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-10
High and Low Life.

Society You h-"Say, Jack, can't you
lend me IS! Eve got to take lady to
the opera tonight
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-10

There is resemblance books
and real estate. Both have titles
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-01-10
How to Make Soft Som.

In almost all families there is more or
less use for soft soap. Nothing is better
for dish towels, white tables and floors,
sinks, etc, than good soft soap. There
is much in knowing how to make it with
ease and without filling the house with
a disagreeable odor. If the work is prop
erly done there will be no trouble.
The fats to save for soap grease are
mutton, goose, turkey, and the skimmings
from the water in which ham has been
boiled. The solid bits of fat should be
rendered while they are sweet. When
ever there are any trimmings of fat from
mutton or other kinds of meat that are
suitable only for soap grease, cut them
in its and place them in frying pan
on the back part of the stove. where they
will cook slowly until all the liquid fat
has been extracted. Strain this into
pot kept for the purpose Throw the
solid piece, into the garbage BARREL
Put all the skimmipgs of fat that are to
be used for soap grease in the frying pan
while they are still sweet and let them
simmer on the back part of the range
until all the water has been cooked out
of them. Put this fat with the other.
If you do this work regularly, and keep
the fat covered and in cool place, it
will remain sweet for months.
When you are ready to make the soap
the work will not be great. 1t is best
to make the soap few weeks before you
will wish to use it, as it is rather hard on
the hands when new. Here is good
rule for making the soap without heat
ing the grease
Put fourteen pounds of crude-not
concentrated-potash in a wooden pail
and pour over it enough boiling water
to cover it. Stir well, and let the mix
ture stand over night. In the morning
pour this mixture into large kettle and
place on the fire. Now add another
pail of boiling water and stir frequently
with stick until all the potash is dis
solved. Next put ten quarts of soap
grease in water-tight barrel and grad
ualiy pour in the hot potash. Let this
stand for three hours, and then add a
pailful of hot water and stir well. Add
another pailful three hours later. After
this add a pailful day for the next six
days, stirring well with long stick
each time. The soap should be stirred
every day for the neat three weeks,
when it will be ready for use.
Be sure the potash is pure.-House-
uife. ~.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-05-30
WHAT rs THE BEST SOCIETY

Some years ago we were visiting
Vermont, and met there lady who
seemed bent upon imrressing her coun-
try acquaintances with the fact that
she moved in the lcsf society. In the
presence of considerable company
oue day she glihly named some OF tn,
wealthiest families Of Boston /; and then
turning to us said "are the So-aul.
Socs in The best society,"" We saw the
point, and answered. Vel, rcailg
cannot say, madam I hare no rccoiiec-
tlon Of erer meeting them there" The
company were amused, aud she asked
no more questions.
But this brings us To the point
What il he bca Sociefy' We are De
cldcdly OF the opinion that the best So
ciety for each of Us is that which, IN
the lorg run. makes rs the happiest.
Books. 10 some, ara he best society.
Horses are mighty good society for
those that love them. Dogs are might,
good society ior those lhat love dogs
Ii'c o"ce had I,ilg roHary Lird mhose
,ociety re ranld NV hIre rrrhuHgea nv
membership IL M M apLs W Bus,on
Our own bones ought t. tie to each 81
u, The btst soci,fg Fortunate are those
f Us who can truly say that We find in
our own homes tie i,,f society.
GtoRGE l. A>oEIL.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-05-30
.STABLERULES.

Let your horse stand loose, if posi-.
bic, without being tied up to the man
ger. Pain and WEAKNESS from con
fined position induce bad habits.
Never allow any one to tease your
horse in the stable. The animal only
feels the torment and does not under.
stand the joke.
Keep horses bedding dry and clean
underneath as well as on top. Stand
ing in hot, fermenting manure causes
thrush.
When horse comes in from jour-
ney. the first thing is to walk him
around until he is cool. This prevents
his taking cold. The next thing is to
rub him dry. This removes dust, dirt
and sweat and allows time to recover
and he appetite to return. Also, have
his legs well rubbed by the hand moth
ing SO soon removes a strain.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-05-30
LTCE WITH POELTRY.

There are several people il New
jersey who have what j, called great
lu X" with chickens Two OF them.
both women. have such different ways
Of managing. and such similar results.
that they are worth comparing. 30 h
make their poultry pay them well, and
have many eggs at the time when
hou~ekeepers aud incubator owners
will pay high prices. One is a capable
little woman living on "A small place.
She raises fine opangle,t Hamburgs
and sells them at capital prices. All
the food for her fowls must be bought.
but she supplies every need. Two
warm pudding. and meal Of grain
those chickens have every day. besides
meat. oyster shells and cabbages. She
always tests the Matching eggs, and
such success has she in raising the
Young stock that she thinks it is her
fault when thoroughly Matched, strong,
little chicken dies The other is the
wife OF farmer who from fifty hens
gets great baskets of eggs every week
all winter. Her Thrifty. handsome
flock i Of all sizes and colors. She
gives her fowls DO warm food, no lime,
no green food. and no meat except
when the ground is covered with snow
They can always find all the whole
corn they want in the barn In the
early morning she gives them oats aud
wheat. both whole, and warm water to
drink. These two ways have points in
common on examination The first
henwife must give TO her hens what the
others find for themselves In the
rich plowed fields on the farm are lime,
and insects, which, with their myriads
Of eggs, furnish animal food in plenty
Hay and corn stalks take the place of
green food. Both fiocks are kept in
clean quarters. and with both there is
careful breeding. Every feather is
thought of Importance in one, and in
the other the owner breeds from the
.'best hens and the largest cocks"
In these two cases great luck means
wise feeding and thoughtful breeding.
american 4 Jriculturid for April.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-05-30
MEMORIAL.
Written for and read nj the Memorial SER
vices at Bucksport. MAY 30 1857.

Written for and read at the Memorial sc
vices at Bucksport. May 30 ISL
With a holy. tender reverence
For our soldiers passed away,
Bring We TO each marble portal
Pare aud fragrant flowers to-day.
~ they nestle in the grasses,
Mem TVS voice is murmuring low,
In each fragrant breeze that passes,
Whispering OF the long ago.
Tear-drops in our ewes are yelling.
In our hearts a sacred thrill.
As We view the silent city
Where the angels walk at will.
O. We true, We noble hearted.
Who gave up both love and life.
And to save YOUR countrv's honor,
BaitIed in the bloody strife.
With Your lives ye paid the ransom
OF the hord, and made them free;
Nohly broke the CALLING >hacAles
That cnslaved fair Liberty.
Now the fire and smoke OF cannon
Mar the hills and wales no more;
Kight mas gained eternal triumph,
And the conflict. Stern, is Der.
IIonorcd dust, that fought ~ bravcls
Valiant souls, in heaven above,
Mortal words are cold and feeble
To portray our warmth OF love.
Rcvcrcntly. again. We thank thee,
And on each succeeding year,
PRAY We that the unborn millions
Keep the day We hold 50 dear
Sc have compa>sei fame immortal.
Which shall live All ages through;
For oar dearest treasured relic
the faded coat oil blue"
And the heart, wherein lis cherished,
When lite Journey here j. done.
VIII in eladne>> greet each >oIdier
Husband. father, lover, son.
Ana to-da, the, hover nearer,
Bidding >iu ana strife 70 cease;
While IN hols benuIi,iion
tomr> The one sweet ccho-"pe7cc r
II. M>UpE MERRILL
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-05-30
scenery and surroundings.

Fret not that the day is gone,
And thy task is still nndone.
Twas not thine. il seems, 1t all
Near to thee it CHANGED to fail,
Close enough to stir thy brain,
And to vex thy heart in vain.
Somewhere, in nook forlorn,
Yesterday babe was born;
He shall do thy waiting task;
All thy questions he shall ask,
And the answers will be given.
Whispered lightly out Of heaven.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-05-30
4 COLLEGE ron CHEEokEE GIRLS

The higher education OF women is
advancing everywhere The Cherokee
nation last week dedicated their new
female seminary At Tahicquah with
great rloiclncs The building i, three
stories high. contains more than ore
hundred rooms. chapel ami school
halls and recilntou-rpc M, IL steam
heated and supplied with wat,r-worA-
of its own. and will have cost. whro
finished, 5000 900. This money come,
from the lease Of their lands tc
the cattle companies. Ihe Springfield,
Republican, says:
The dedication procession took one
hour 70 pass 4 given point. aui ~
cludcd Frecmasous, DAD Fellows, lib,
school board and teachers, the children
Of the schools, The faculty aud stu
dents Of the national male seminary
aud hundreds 81 people from all o,ri
the nation crowded thu capital city
while all the buildings were decorated. :
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-05-30
MANY A LIFE

LAS been saved by the prompt use Of
III Ayers Pills. Travellers by land or
sea arc liable to constipation or other
arrangements of the stomach and bowels
which, if neglected, lead to serious and
often fatal consequences. The most sure
means Of correcting these evils is the use
al Ayers Cathartic Pills. The pru-
dent sailing-master would a soon 20 10
sea without his chronometer as without
a supply Of these Pills. Though prompt
and energetic in operation, Ayers Pills
leave no i'll effects they are purely
vegetable and sugar-coatcd the safest
medicine for old and young, at home or
abroad.
For eight years was afflicted with
constipatior which AT last became So
had that the doctors could do no more
for me Then I began 10 take Ayers
Pills. and soon the bowels recovered
their natural aud regular action. so that
now / am in
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-05-30
THE FAMOUS ALBERT LEA Rou1E
y Il "
MUSIC STORE.

have opened Music store in the new Ea,iirs
Block lar iiarbnT,a and am prepared 20 furnish
pcupie IN this section with every
thing Ia the music line.
Es- Agent for the celebrated GUILD PIANO.
Wilcox x White organs ani standard sewing ma
chimes. Pianos, Organs and Machine to rent
Some good bargains IN second hand Pianos Od
Instruments ami machines taken in exchange fur
A good stock Of Victims. Banjos,
Guitars, Mandolins, Sheet Music,
instruction Books, Strings and Mu-
steal Merchandise Of all kinds. Fine
imported strings fer Violin and Ban
Jos. Sheet Music ana Strings sent By
mail postpaid.
@can furnish any music or mu-
sic books at short notice. The usual
discount to teachers.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1889-05-30

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice to all
L concerned that she has been duly appointed,
and has taken upon herself the trust of AL
ministratrix Of the estate of John b. Hnckley late
OF Eden in the county Of Hancock, decea sed
by giving bond as the law directs; she therefore
request, all persons who are indebted 10 said de
ceased estate to make immediate payment and
those who have any demands thereon to exhibit
the same for settlement.
MARY B. HINCKLEY.
Hulps Cove. May 8, 1859. Swell