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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-11-07


AS the weather grows colder the pit
should be banked up until the sides and
ends have wall nearly four feet thick,
and the roof should have not less than
one foot of salt hay, or two feet of
straw, to protect it from freezing. As
the demand for celery is greatest, and
the prices better, after the middle OF De-
cember, those who can keep their celery
until that time without danger Of freez-
ing or rotting will do well not to hurry
the blanching process. 1t seems that the
demand for celery1ias increased with the
increased supply, until the amount sold
in Our large markets is ten-fold that
handled a few years The better the
quality the larger the demand. --A8teri-
can Cu'tieator.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-11-07
The Streets of MOnteyideo.

The streets of Montevideo, the Capital
of Uruguay, are generally named after
some important historical event, or after
some prominent person connected with
the country, Gale % dc Mayo, Gale Is
d Augusta, etc, which if not euphonious,
at least possesses the advantage of fixing
the historical dates of important events
upon the juvenile mind One street is
called Washington" in honor of our
country - Washington Star.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-11-07
STRAW, WEEDS AND srrBpIE.

What use shall we make OF these waste
products of the farm, and how shall we
manage them to get the most good at least
cost from theml The profits of the farm
are not large and we cannot afford TO let
anything go to loss. If we can by care
full saving OF all vegetable matter increase
the manure pile so as TO transfer few
acres from the Improbable to the profits-
BILE side of the ledger, it is our privilege
and duty to do so. The worst possible
use a farmer can make of straw is not to
use it at all, and strange as it may seem.
there are thousand Of farmers who do
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-11-07
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

Never allow the fowls to 90 thirsty.
Above all things keep the hen house
clean and well ventilated.
Sloppy food, only fit for hogs, and the
flock suffering with diarrhGa.
When you hear the hooting owl con-
sider-are the fowls all in the coop.
The fattening stock will lay on flesh
twice as fast in mild weather as they will
after it becomes cold.
Supply the proper conditions of warmth
and variety of food, and fowls will lay in
winter as well as summer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-11-07

Christopher G. Andel is the father Of
the smallest mite OF humanity in New
Haven, and, in ali probability, in Con
necticut His only child is baby boy
that, when it was seventeen days old,
weighed two pounds and five ounces.
The boy was then eleven inches long,
but very thin. His arm was then about
twice as thick as the stem of clay pipe,
and his fingers were so slender it was
difficult 10 institute a comparison.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-11-07
tHE NEvER ENpINo HARvrst.


remember when child that
Would sometimes stand and stare
AT aged persons passing by,
With snowy, silvered hair
An inner voice my reason told,
They had not long TO stay;
sighed TO think that soon the old
Would all be lain away.
The SHOWS of sixty winters rest
Upon my furrowed brow;
The sun, low sinking in the west,
Is almost setting now;
But yet the sere and yellow leaves
Are bout me everywhere,
Aud deaths still garnering his sheaves
OF ripened, silver hair.
Chicago Herald
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-11-07

The Empress Frederick, in fulilment
of a wish of her late illustrious consort,
sent, ON the anniversary of the battle of
Sedan, sums of money to great number
of needy soldiers who were wounded in
that enforcement.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-11-07
What Love Does.

An odd poem begins:
Love in my bosom like bee,
Doth suck his sweete;
Now with his wings he plays with me;
Now with his feete.
II the old time bees were anything
like their Florida descendants, that poem
might better read:
Love in nv bosom, like bee,
Doth never quail;
Not with his wings he stings-not he:
But with his tail.
-F7orido Tines Uaioa,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-11-07

minute and lowly animals have been
thoroughly investigated, many Of these
great beasts have been entirely neg
leeted y
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-11-07
THE FARM AND GARDEN.
rnr ooLon or sowrn coRN,

In passing any piece of sowed corn late
in the growing season, il is easy TO sec
what will and what will not make good
feed. That which has been thickly
sown, especially on poor soil, is light
yellow color, tasteless, and nearly void o.
nutritive value, That sown in drills auC
cultivated once or twice, is large, thick
stemmed and dark green in color, Tast,
it and you find the sweetness that with /
little more room and time would N
transformed into the starch of the per
fectcd grain.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-11-07

and the poor old cripple had been weighed
in just scales, and had each received his
reward. - Youths Companion.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-11-07
rupNrps AND rorArops FOR POULTRY.

TURNiP> AND POTATOES FOR POULTRY,
According to p, II. Jacobs, poultry
authority, young chicks are partial to pc
tatoes, and adult fowls also eat them
readily, Save all the small and unmar-
ketable potatoes and boil them for the
hens. 1t is not necessary to mash them,
as the hens know how to eat them with
out assistance. Turnips also make cheap
food for poultry, especially ducks, and
will pay ms crop for feeding in that
manner. The most successful breeders
of ducks use tumips, cooked and thick
ened with bran, for drcklings, and serve
as very satisfactory diet for geese in
winter. But little grain is necessary ii
poultry are well supplied with cooked
oats.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-11-07

In Paris goats are MIXED in the street
for customers.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-11-07

| KIM Oh While becomes so SCARCE as 10
be in danger of extermlnation it then be-
comes Improbable to chase it, and the
opportunity for a renewal of the breed is
| favorable
''Do they breed rapidlya'
Gone or two at birth is the rule.
The smaller varieties generally bear
twins, and single one at 4 birth is
| probably the case with the greater va
rieties. The infants are born pretty
| well able to take care of themselves.
though they are carefully nursed by the
mother until they are swift enough to
provide themselves with food. 1t is the
| belief that the mother floats on her side
on top of the water when nursing, so
that the young can suckle with then
blowholcs out of water. Whether this
| is true or not do not know. A female
with young is very wary and difficult to
approach, so that very little can be
gathered on this point from actual obser
| vation.n
''Do whales ever sleep!"
| That is one Of the many things that
we do not know. Sperm whales have
been known to lie on the water motion
less for considerable period, butt can
only be guessed whether they are asleep
or not A whale could not sleep under
water for any length of time. 1t has a
capacity for storing a great deal of air in
the blood vessels that fill the neck and
are found well down through the body
but at the furthest this could not last it
more than half hour, when it would
have 10 come to the surface to blow. 1t
is assumed that many of the lower forms
of life never sleep; but in the case OF the
whale do not know that that point has
ever been investigated. 1t will be long
time before we know all that it is neces-
sary to know about the rovers OF the sea.
1t is, indeed, strange that, while the ex-
ternal and internal peculiarities and the
life-history of numberless insects and
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The President and Mrs Cleveland gave their
second State dinner 10 the Diplomatic Corps
last evening, and as on such occasions the
White House was the scene of n most brilliant
gathering Of the social galaxy Of the National
capital. AS at the previous State dinner
Senator ingalls, was conspicuous for his alb
sence.
Yesterday was the regular reception day of
the Senator'S wives, and the Senatorial homes
were crowded with callers from to O'Clock
Colonel and Mrs. James Bddle and Miss
Biddle gave delightful tea yesterday that
was attended by large number of social
lights.
The Thursday Assembly German Club gave
their second German of the season last even
ing at the Rifles Armory on G. street. A very
enjoyable time was had by those present.
Mrs. Jeremiah Wilson had very pleasant
''at home" yesterday. She was assisted by
her daughter, Miss Wilson.
In honor OF the return from abroad of Miss
Marie Justine Wilson, her mother, Mrs. Will
lam Wilson, gave delightful tea yesterday
afternoon.
Mr.. William Duff Haynie OF this city will
be married at noon Wednesday, the 3Oth in
slant, TO Miss Nellie Thomas OF Illinois. The
ceremony will be performed at Calvary
Church; only relatives and q few personal
friends will be invited.
4hioo l$oulbe Ddyaru una MISS Mamie Bay-
ard were unable TO assist at their last Wedues-
day reception owing to an attack of rheuma-
tism and neuralgia.
Mrs. Hampden Zane gave high tea yester-
day IN honor OF the debut OF her grand
daughter, Miss Cockhurn.
Mrs. Representative Oates Of Alabama will
receive this afternoon from to 6 D. m.
Colonel and Mrs. John NJ Wilson will give
another OF their delightful teas this afternoon.
Mrs. and Miss Butterworth will receive this
afternoon.
very handsome dinner was given by Mrs.
Francis Riggs yesterday afternoon at her resi-
dence on street
Secretary and Mrs. Whitney this evening
will hold their third card reception of the
season.
Mrs. Representative Charles T. O'Ferrell OF
Virginia will be at home this afternoon, at her
residence, $40 Twelfth street.
Cards have been issued by Miss Bacon for a
tea on Saturday.
Rev. j. L. Gilmore, the c. X. of Georgia
Tent No. l5l, /. o. r., who has been in the
city for the past week, having been successful
In his mission of having his tent righted, re-
turned to his home In Savannah to-day
The many friends of Mr.. Fisher will be
pleased TO learn that he has re-estabished him
self In business again at 500 Fifteenth street as
the manager OF the V. G. Fisher Art and Sta
tionery Company.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25
Yonng Mrs. Blaine and tIo STAGE.

No contract has yet been signed between
Mrs. james &. Blaine, jr., and any manager
for her coming tour says the New York
World. The young lady has had many offers,
but It is probable that she may accept Man,
ager Daniel Frohman's terms, In which case
Mr.. Frohman will take charge of her inter
ests, as he does those Of Mr.. Sothern, provd
ing her with play suitable to her talents.
About three years ago Manager Frohman had
the young lady under engagement for q tour
with Nine. Modjeska, aud afterwards II was
understood she was to join the Lyceum
Theatre Company. This contract was broken
by her unfortunate marriage with James G.
Blaine, jr. The negotiations at present going
on for Mrs. Blaine's appearance ON the stage
will probably be concluded next week.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25
ROCK CREEK PARK.

The New York H'raid has this to say
on the duty of Congress in making an
appropriation for the establishment OF n
National Geological Garden in Wash
ington:..
The present Congress is asked by scientific
men, In the interest Of science 20 grant ont OF an
overhowing Treasury 5000 900 for the purchase
of ground outside of Washington and the con
structon of necessary buildings for geological
garden, TO be devoted mainly TO the careful
preservation, and, IL possible. perpetuation In
captivity OF specimens Of tho animals we have
named and Others peculiar To this continent.
In the face OF the facts we have stated above
IL would be barbarous TO refuse this small sum
TO science We should justly earn the contempt
OF the civilized world If so rloh people should
refuse such u mere dribblc to a most interesting
branch of science IT, while we are building
railroads and settling up the continent, NE
should with stupid ignorance neglect to preserve
by artificial methods for the worlds interest
and instruction and for the uses of scientific in
vestigation, specimens OF the wild animals
which are perishing SO rapidly before what we
boastingly call "the advance Of civilization
We trust Congress will grant the sum asked
for the foundation of a national geological gar
den near Washington, whore II will be under
the care OF the best science of the country.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25
STROMTIA
Mineral Spring Water

This extraordinary understandable as a
great natural remedial agent and, at the same
time, when carbonated, most delightful aud
eNhilaratng beverage-was discovered in the
Centennial Year 1876, on the farm OF Mr.. o. z.
Macgill, in Baltimore County, situated on Green
Spring avenue, about five miles north of Druid
Hill Park, and onc-quartor of mile from
Strontia Spring station. on the Green Spring
Branch Of the Northern Central Railway. The
elevation is'nearly seUen hundred feet above tide.
strontia water while possessing astonishing
curative properties, is especially in its highly
effervescent state, delightful and refreshing
beverage, promoting digestion, etc.
IL will cure G0m and RheuDiatian.
Is Will relieve any dlsordered condition of the
Ltver stomach and B0wAS, DtafJhoed and Dys-
ontery.
It will restore ne Tone Of the Stomach and In
crease the appetite.
II will be found OF great service In Scrofslous
Affections and Weakness Of he L,tHgs
In offering this water 10 the public the Com
pany desires to call attention to the Standing of
the citizens. who testify TO It's worth, not know
ing.o another product which shows at home
higher testimonials of excellence.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25
The Fight in West virginia.

After several more hours Of wrancling, the
Democratic caucus broke up In Charleston,
W. Va, last night without making nomina-
tion. The fight came to head Thirty votes
were required TO nominate. On the first viva
voce vote Kenna got twcnty-three. His oppo
nents then insisted on secret ballot, and IL
was conceded. Kenna's strength continued
to increase. AT the close of the fifth ballot he
had twenty-nine. II was evident that he
would be nominated on the next ballot. Dele
gate Dorr OF Webster, one OF Kenna's bitterest
opponents, then sprung the mine He rose
and denounced kenna in bitter speech, and
declared that he would never support him
under any condition. More Of Kenna's op-
ponents made the same declarations For
FEW moments pandemonium roigned. Then
a motion TO adjourn was hastily put and car
rled. The Republicans have made no serious
effort, because two Of their members have
been sick. Both are better, and will be here
IN few days. This is the Democrats op-
portunity, but they are frittering it away n
they don't nominate and elect United States
Senator before next Wednesday, they never
can. The full Republican vote will be on
hand then, and the unseating Of three Demo-
Gratis In the Senate Will give q clear majority.
This will insure Goff's election to the Senator
shin.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25
The Floor Manager of the BAH.

The ioor manager OF the Inaugural Ball In
Washington next month will be New York
professor who is as noted in his way as any
college professor In the city. lie Is Professor
George w, Wallace, teach er Of dancing aud
department. Professor Wallace Inherited his
talent from his father who is one OF the most
widely known dancing masters In the country,
and has taught some Of the most beautiful
helles OF the past and present generations the
mysteries Of the fashionable dances. Mr.
Wallace was his fathers assistant for many
years, and conducted dancing academy in
the hall OF the Grand Opera House, New
York Star.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25
Danih of Mrs. Snand-

Mrs. Fayette q. Snead, well known as
writer under the nom de plume of Gay"
died at her residence 1904 IL street northwest,
yesterday OF heart failure. Although Mrs
Snead has been III for only about two weeks,
the complaint which resulted in her death had
it origin last March, at the time OF her
daughters death. Mrs. Snead was about 63
years old. She was born in Charlottesville,
Va, but has been resident OF this city nearly
thirty years Her funeral will probably take
place at ~. Johns Church Saturday afternoon
az 2;3O o'clock. The interment win be at Oak
Hill.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25

THE BRILLIANT and bibulous editor of
Ihe Louisville Courier Journal evidently
expects to attend the Inaugural Ball, and
does not accord entirely with some of the
sumptuary regulations proposed for it's
proper conduct, as may be surmised from
the following extract from his able Ken
tucky publication of Tuesday last: "The
Hon. j. d. Taylor of Ohio introduced
in the House yesterday resolution pro-
hibiting any kind of wines or liquors at
the Inauguration Ball. This is a notable
departure for the Hon. Taylor, as he Is
one of those statesmen, of whom Ohio is
especially prolific, who rarely impresses
themselves upon the attention of the
country except in their periodical spec.
tacular act of drinking blood"
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25

railway stocks The way they have
talked against the style of street railways
we have here is not only painful in the
extreme, but it is very liable to make
stockholdesr very, very angry.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25

Colonel Trenholm, Controller OF the Cur
reny, has seven year old boy who is "ter-
ror." lie says a great many cute things, and
one OF them we give herewith. Il was just after
the November election, and when the kid was
told the result he remarked to his father: ~
say, Pop, you'd better fiop.n
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25

Our ESTEEMED morning contemporary
in its semi.editorial column 10 agitated
profoundly over the question whether or
not man can tell when there is a sur
reptitious "slider" in his terrapin. We
hope the matter will be settled before
March 4, because at that time all the
interests of the country will be directed
towards the 'siders' in the two parties,
who are TO be slid out and slid in.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25

Born ENGLISH and German newspapers
are disposed to smile coyly at the United
States in this Samoan difficulty.
Whether Germany and England are
afraid of us, or of each other, is not,
however. distinctly evident.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25

1t was Kentuckiau at temperance recep-
tIon who quoted the couplet:
"Water, water, everywhere,
And not drop to drink
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25

TnE New York World proposes to
flood the harbor of that city with burn.
ing oil as a defense against foreign foe.
The World must be in cahoots with the
Standard Oil Company as against the
fire insurance companies.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25

WHEN THE SENATE sits down on
street car track there is weight enough
on 1t to force it down level with the
street surface. The Senate is preparing
10 sit down.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25
From the Secretary of the Board Of
Health for the State of Maryland.

COL o. p. McGIIL
Dear Sir. Your Strontia Water has certainly
done me great deal Of good. For several years
! suffered painful attacks of Rheumatic Gout,
for the cure Of which was induced to visit the
principal springs aud water cures of Europe as
well as many in this country, but without any
positive relief. Ihdre FeCeiged more benefit JtoN,
drinking otroAtid Water than from all other
sources, and must regard 10 as O rery Udiud6le
remedial agent. AS a table water and food SOL
vent 1t is unsurpassed, and especially valuable
in many forms of Dyspepsia.
Very truly yours,
G. W. CHANCELLOR, NJ. D.
We could add hundreds of others TO the above,
but space will not permit.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.

yNro@THE V. q. FISCHER
ART AND STATIONERY COMPANY
Has succeeded tho lato firm Of
- " O. FISCHER,
And will continue the business as formerly at
the same store,
NO. $50 FIFTEENTH STREET,
Under the management Of Mr.. FISCHER.
They solicit a continuation Of the public
patronage, and will endeavor In their selection
of
ART GOODS AND STATIONERY
To fully maintain the high standard Of excel.
lenco established by tho former firm
For the present
ALL FANCY GOODS
AT HALF PRICE AND PICTURES AT COST
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25

A DELEGATION Of colored Republicans
from Kentucky visited Mr.. Harrison this
week and did not ask for any offices
Mr.. II. tainted and has not yet entirely
recoverpd
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25
MEDICAL CERTIFICATES.
From the President OF the Board Of
Health for the State of Maryland.

TowsoN May 26, 1887.
o. p, MAcGrLL, ESQ. Dear Sir:-It gives me
great pleasure to state that / was entirely re-
lieved of Muscular Rheumatism OF cir months
standing by the free use of your Strontia Water.
suffered much pain and inability TO use my
arms. tried number of remedies without
effect. Noticing the excellent results In DR.
Chancellors case, and having always high
opinion of the water, used IT, with the above
result, and have had no return of tho Rheuma-
tism. Sincerely yours.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25
IArANrEn-AN ovERsEEp- on cnIEr An.

WANTRD--AN ovBRSEER, OR CHIEF AID.
W. vertiser, and two to five assistants (ac-
cording to size Of county and population); 500
month salary and expenses to overseers. and
$40 to assistants no peddling, no soliciting;
duties confined TO making collections, distribut-
ing printed natter putting up advertisements,
etc, for the two greatest Fortune-mnkers in
Amoroa--the Farmers $40 Fire Proof Combina
and the wonderful Electric Fuel, for warming
sleighs, carriages, ETC., which burns without
flame, smoke or odor. and will heat any vehicle
"a hours for 10 cents; expenses advanced; salar-
les, paid each month; inclose lOc postage Tor
tull specimen line of advertising matter TO the
j. L.. STEPHENS CO.. Lebanon, Ohio.
WANTED-OLD GOLD AND SILVER
wv bought tor cash by WIN. FREDERICK,
the manufacturing 1eweler. sos 7th st. opp Pat
ent Office.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25

IT APPEARS that Bismarck is stirring
up the Samoan seas despite the fact that
Secretary Bayard told him not to do so.
Mr., Bayard should get club.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25

tT is QUITE EVIDENT that however rich
United States Senators are, they are not
10 from dividends on Washington street
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25
BOARDING..

rTo THE GOVT PRINTING OFFICE EN-
J. .ployes: II you want good, sub b,tantial
meal, or board by the day, week or month, go TO
sonable prices
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25

JUDGING FROM poetic editorial In the
Post this morning, we should say that
the famous Poet Driver of Fourteenth
Street Car had dropped his lines into tho
editorial columns of our matutinal con-
temporary.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25
CRITICULAR.

'Ihis is painful In the extreme" remarked
Boston small boy as he did not sit down after
he had arisen from a position across his
mothers knee.
The Washington critic., 1889-01-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOBLE D. LARNER, Secretary.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22d
day of January, 1880.
[signedl CHARLES l.. GuRLEY,
Notary Public, Dist OF Col
Directors: Henry o. Towles, James H. at.
mough, Francis Miller, Charles b. bailey
Thomas Frances, Isaac l.. Johnson, Charles
Mades, John w. Schaefer, William B. Gourley,
IL. o. Towles, President; Noble D. Larner, Sec'y;
Chas. NJ Larner Asst Secretary
Branch office, 1919 II ST, n, W.
GURLEY BROTHERS, Agents.