The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-09
CLIPPINGS.

The population OF Japan is just under
10000, 900.
jug Tavern is the name of prosper
Gus village In Georgia
The deepest bore hole in tho world Is
in Schladenbach, Germany.
In California ut present grass is several
inches high, and orange-trees are in
bloom.
The total number of houses now sup
piled by the London water companies is
754, sal.
There are 276 College Young Mems
Christian Associations in this country
with membership of II, 1876.
Vineland, N. j., raised for market
10000 barrels of sweet potatoes, of which
three quarters will be stored for higher
prices.
One acre in California will produce
more grapes than three acres in Spain.
California raisins are threatening to in
wade Europe.
The Hebrews in New York city have
40 synagogues and constitute larger
population than in Jerusalem itself,
numbering nearly 10000.
There are in Great Britain this season
1895 silos, being 15S more than last sea-
son, and representing nm increase in the
silo capacity of 65s, 7s9 cubic feet
The New York Press suggests that one
of the new cruisers be called the John
Roach. 1t would be fitting monument
to the memory of the great ship builder.
Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis
were both in Washington together at
different times, notably 10 1878, when
the first was member of the House, and
the second Of the Senate, but it is said
they never met, or even knew each
others face.
1t is estimated that the colored people
of Texas own 900, 900 acres of land,
pay taxes on $20,000,0O0 worth of
property, have 1000 churches, 1000
benevolent associations, $500 common
schools, 10 newspapers, and 1875 900
children being educated.
When Henry W. Grady was introduced
to an audience during his late visit to
this city, as the ''matchless orator of
Georgia" the Georgian pleasantly re-
marked, "My father was an Irishman,
and, well, my mother was woman.
come naturally by my eloquence."
The visit of the Squadron of Evolution
to European waters is commencing al.
ready to have beneficial effect. Ten
years from now our new navy will be of
such proportions that it is safe to say
that respect fer our flag will be shown
the world over, as it has not been for
twenty-five years past.
Government nurseries are Just now be-
ing prepared il Cape Colony Africa, for
the further extension and development
of American vines. So great is the de-
mand for these vines that applications
were received this year for not less than
110,0 900 cuttings, of which number only
900 could be spared for distribution.
The following we'll indicates the char
acter of the man who is now at the head
of naval affairs, General Tracey: A
few days ago naval cadet applied for
three months leave of absence from the
Naval Academy to enable him to be
treated for sore eyes. An official of the
navy department suggested that the boy
be asked to resign, as in all probability
his eyes would never get well. Secretary
Tracey responded in cutting tones
"You are going too fast. sir. If that
young man should leave the academy,
and his eyes should happen to get well,
his congressman might be changed in
the meantime, and he would have diff,
cllty In getting back into the school.
You will therefore write to the young
man and say to him that his request for
leave is granted, and that the secretary
hopes TO hear of his speedy recovery.
/ Good inf1rniIY0 y