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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08
NEW COLONY OR ANNEXATION.
Separation OF the Province of Quebec
f.om the Dominion Advocated.

The appointment of L. o. David, M. p.
for Montreal East, as high sheriff of Montreal
has been officially announced. Mr.. David
comes of an ancient and honorable family in
Lyons, France, and is looked up to as the
lc der Of his countrymen in Canada. Being
asked his views on the question of the aboli-
ton of the French tongue in the courts Of
law and Parliament, he said:
"While have the most sincere apprecia-
ton of English law and legal practice,
strongly approve the separation of the prov
ince of Quebec from the rest of the Domin-
ion and the formation of new French colo
ny on the banks of the st. Lawrence, or else
the annexation of the province of Quebec
TO the United States 1t can be done legally
If the abolition of the French language be
definitely decided upon.
when Quebec entered the confederation
it was part of the agreement that French
should be recognized as well as English.
When part of n treaty is broken the rest
becomes null and void: therefore, Quebec
would have an undoubted right TO secede
from the Dominion. In regard to annexa-
ton, there are at least million French
Canadians already in the United States.
T leir religion is respected, and their Ian
guage is no bar. Therefore, Quebec need
have no fear Of entering the Union"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08
A SCARED EDITOR.
A rugged farmer stalked into the sanctnm

A rugged farmer stalked into the sanctum
with big whip under his arm
BE you the editoran he asked ~ am"
was the half apprehensive reply
Here's two dollars send me your
paper, for lifo,n he said.
You see" he went on, tour daughter
was sick and like to die: she dropped and
grew weak and PALE had headaches, no APP
petite, back ached, hands and feet like ice,
couldn't sleep, hacked with cough, and we
thought she had consumption. No medicine
helped her until she tried that DR.. Perces
Favorite Prescription mentioned in your
paper, when she began to mend in no time
and is now well and handsome as a rose
put me down as life subscriber"
Now tho editor is looking for another
scare. The medicine has cured thousands
afflicted rs was the farmers daughter re-
storing the female functions to healthy &C
ton, and removing the Instructions and
suppressions which caused her trouble. 1t
is guaranteed to give satisfaction in every
case or price (S1.00) refunded. It's lesiti-
mate medicine, not beverage Contains
no alcohol to inebri1te; no syrup or sugar
to sour, or ferment in the stomach and de-
range digestion.
AS an invigorating tonic, il imparts
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08
STEAMER BURNED.
Two of the Crew and One Passenger
Killed.

The steam er IL. B. Plant of the People's
line of the plant system, has been burned 1t
Beresford landing, in lake Beresford, 1000
miles south Of Jacksonville, Fla, with the
loss of three lives. Several deck passengers
are still missing, but it is hoped they were
picked up by outside row-Ioats. The fire
was discovered by the chief cook, who had
just arisen. lie sounded the alarm, but by
the time the partially DIRE .sed passengers had
emerged from their state rooms the blaze
was covering all parts of the vessel. The
passengers jumped from the upper deck de-
spite all the vessels officers could do. Finally
all were huddled in the after portion of the
steamer, and her bow was run into mud
bank near the shore.
But for the captains gallant conduct a
score Of lives would have been lost. The
cause of the fire is said TO have been an ex-
plosion of lamp in the oil room, as the
Waterman was filling it while it wac lighted.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08
They Left Arm I'm Arm.

A reported elopement is agitating Ports
mouth, II. |. For year a young married
woman, about % years old, and doctor
about % years, have furnished plenty of talk
for villagers by their intimacy. The doctor
came to Portsmouth from New York State.
The woman went TO Fall River and pur-
chased ANEW trunk which she took home and
filed with her clothes. She carried her only
child to her mother-in-law's and left on the
last train to the latter city. Here she met
the doctor, and when last seen the couple
were boarding the New York boat arm in
arm
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08
wcman Horribly Burned.

Catherine Leary. about 20 years Of age, a
resident Of New Bedford. Mass, was hor-
ribly burned by an overturned lamp. Her
daughter was in the same room, but was
drunk and could render no assistance. VIII
liam MeGrath burst in the door, and, tearing
up the carpet from the floor, put out
the flames. which completely enyeloped the
woman. She was burned about the face.
arms and breast so that the flesh peeled OF.
She Is not expected to live.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08
An Ardent Admirer.

Old Mr.. Weatherbee-''Good bye, John
and do take care OF yourself, and don't forget
to bring me large bottle of DR.. Tobias't
Venetian Imminent; somehow | can't get
along without it, and look out if they tel
for one wouldn't believe it, and amt nc
different to Il host of Others either. Why
there's Polly Ann Jones, Theresa Fadmiug
ton and Sarah Clarke, and"
John (interrupting)- well, ! reckon
won't forget that it is Dr.. Tobias's Venetian
Imminent that you want, mother! How
many friends that old remedy has, and
you're one of them, amt you:"
All Druggists sell it.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08
SIMPSONS DRY DOCK.
Entc: tainment at the Opening of the
One in New York.

The builders Of the Simpson dry dock at the
New York Navy Yard celebrated the OPEN
ing of the dock by an entertainment to
people from Washington, Bait more and
Philadelphia. The trip follows in the line
of precedents. 1t has become customary
now for contractors OF extensive work, on
turning it over TO the government, to give
the officials. members of congress and news
Trip will cost the Simpsons probably in the
neighborhood of 5000. 1t would be well,
apparently. for prospective government bid
ders to reckon the expense Of these tours in
their proposal
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08
REPORTED HEAVY LOSSES.
Failure of Boston Broker said to
Have Ruined Waltham People.

1t is reported at Waltham, Mass, that
owing TO an alleged failure of Boston
broker many Waltham men are losers in
sums from 500 to $1,000, and it is given out
here that Mr.. W. Il. McWain, Waltham
stock broker, who has done business through
tine Boston man referred to. for himself and
other Waltham parties, has lost all his pro-
perry through the alleged failure. The state
ment Is freely made that Mr.. McWain has
become certain of the failure and felt that he
and other Waltham parties would get no.
thing, although Boston friends OF the I'M
named broker had claimed that when he re-
turned in few days all demands would be
met in full
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08

Your distressing cough can be cured. We
know it because Kemp's Balsam has cured so
many coughs and colds in this community.
Ask some friend who has used it what he
thinks of Kemp's Balsam. There Is no medi-
cine so pure, none so effective. Larea bottles
5Oc and 81 at all druggists. Sample bottle
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08

Mrs. w. enyied the lady next door because
she always seemed so well and happy "She
enjoys life and DON'T said The disconnected
woman. How | would like TO change place,
with her" AT last she made the acquaintance
of the object of her envy, and this is what the
lady told her: Happy OF course am, for
enjoy perfect health. My dear Mrs. W., youl
face tells Inc why I'M are not happy. You are
suffering from functional dcrangements.
was martyr to female weaknesses ior years
but DR.. pierces Favorte Prescription cured
an,eed TO gi,'c satisfaction in every case @,
price @ u returned
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08
t0nn,cn;!nblc,

All claims not consistent with the high char.
ac:er of Syrup of Figs are purposely avoided
by the California Fig syrup Company. 1t acts
gently on the kidneys, liver and bowels, cleans
ing the system effectually, but it is not a cure
sll and makes no pretens ons that every bottle
will not substantiata
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08
GUNS HEREAFTER.
The Uni ed States Army and Navy
Statutes to be the Same.

SaIutcS TO DC TIC Same.
An order will be issued in few days from
the headquarters of the army announcing
change in tie national salute. The army and
navy have had different number Of guns to
represent this salute, the army firing gun
for each state in the Union and the navy dis
charging but 81. The latter number is used
by foreign nations in national sautes, and it
is desired to have the United States army
conform to a custom observed by other
countries and adopted by the navy. Here
after the national salute will be 81 guns. The
only occasion when ~ guns will be fired will
be on Independence Day, when, at midday.
a gun will be fired Tor each of the United
States.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08

There is a guinea rooster at New
Martinsville, W. Va, that objects to
red-headed people who LOOK at him and
fiercely attacks all red-beaded children
who come near him.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08

+. J. CHENEY &.CO., Toledo, o., Props
of Hairs Cntarrh Cure, offer 800 reward for
any case OF catarrh that can not be cured by
taking Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for testi.
monials, free. sold by Druggists, 75e.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08

Sir Nouels Free, sent by Cragin & Co., Phila.,
Pa, to any ono in U. z. or Canada most paid,
upon receipt of 3 DO bbins's Electrical Soau
wrappers. See list of novels on circulars around
each bar. This soap for sale by all grocers.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08
A Clear stutsmeu, Of Truth. rha, should

be Carefully Read aud Remembered.
A few years ago II was very rare indeed to
find any but old or middle aged people afflicted
with Kidney or Bladder Difficulties but to-day
not only are these troubles prevalent TO an
alarming ertent among the matured, but even
our children between and 20 years OF age, are
attacked and die suddenly from that insidious
destroyer of human life, Brights Disease. 1t
is but step from the ordinary, common Kid
ney disorder, TO the more advanced Brlghts
Disease and It is the slight and early symptom
when neglected that leads TO the fatal end,
hence extreme watohfulness Is essential in or
der to see that the Kidneys are performing
their function work in the right manner and
to detect the first departure from health.
Therefore 1t Is the manifest duty of all to in
vestigate and know what course to pursue and
what means to use.
A noted Pins ctan ,rri'ss.
Ihave prescribed the great specific "Dr. Kill
mer's Swamp-R ost Kidney, Liver and Bladder
Cure" in great many very, very bad cases
acute and chronic) and In every instance tho
result was highly satisfactory. | have found
II to be a wonderful Inrigordting TOME in cases
of broken down constitutions; in incipient
stages of Briqhts Disease. diabetes and urinary
tr0ib es in general. In fact, in all my expert
ence OF tmsntg-hre ne lrs as an active physician
in City and Country, have never prescribed
any preparation that can compare with IL. II
taken occasionally 1t win keep the KidnslS in u
hed hec"ndition and insure one against a sud-
den attack.
II. G. McCoRMIcH, NJ. d., PHI. c.,
Jan. I'd, 1880. Pen Argyle, Pa.
The above remedy has home and world
wide reputation for true merit. 1t Is prescribed
and recommended by the very best Physicians
and has the largest sale OF any special kidney
remedy that we know of. 1t is sold in two sizes,
60c. and 81, being guaranteed to give satisfau-
ton or money refunded.
Agents wanted in every locality where tho
above remedy is net sold by druggists. With
little effort You can insure for yourselves
liberal profit and extend u helping hand to
your sick friends and neighbors. We send free
six beautiful Cards sheet of Music aud "Guide
to HEALTH" to any address. When writing for
Agency me ntion this paper.
DR.. kILMER {. Co.,
Binghamton, Y. Y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08

The public debt of France is estimated at
s6,2O0,t 0O,00O, making it the heaviest of any
country in Europe.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08

FITS stopped free by DR. * ines Grea,
Nerve Restorer. No Fits after first DAYS
use. Marvellous cures Treatise and 500 trial
bottle free. DR.. Kline, 93l Arch St. Phla., Pa.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08
The Lady Ncxfnnnr

The ratio Of cattle to population in 1860
was 81 to t0, in 1870, 62 to 100, and in 1880,
so to 100,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08

The Massachusetts Senate has killed the
bill to pay bounties for woodchucks.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08
Ask Your Friends About II.

Give what you have. To some one it ma,
be better than you think Lcngfellow.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08

DR.. Pierce's Pellets, ono dose. Cure head
ache, constitution and indigestion.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08

The population of Indiana in 1880 was 1,
97S,301. The estimated population for 1890
is 24i0.0O1
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-05-08
n. E.Nineteen.

We recommend "Tansill's Punch" cigar.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-28
The Great Drive Made BY an En-
ginner TO Save Burning
Mail Car.
But Six Miles to Water But the
Distance Was Too Great
to Be Reached.
Carload OF Through Mail Goes Up iu
smokc-ranie stricken Passengers
Mysterious Mishap.

DENVER Col, Fob. 27-An Ogden, Utah,
special % the Republican says: There was
an interesting and exciting race on the Cen
tral Pacific this morning near Blue Greek,
thrty-fve miles west OF here. Il was a
rnce against time, md the goal ahead was a
water tank six miles distant. As the west
bound fast mail reached point six miles
east of Blue Greek, the engineer discovered
that the mail cur, which was filed with
through mall was on fire. An effort was
made 10 put IL out, but there being no water
near, the engineer threw open the throttle
and resolved 10 reach the water tank IL
possible in time 10 save the valuable
cargo. Each minute the burning train was
a mile nearer the promised rescue. Sir
minutes landed the burning train under tho
spout of the tank, but too late. The intc-
rlor WINS soething mass of flames and IbS
sacks of through mail were almost totally
consumed. Word soon spread through the
coaches that the train was on fire. The
greatest excitement prevailed and only the
lightning speed of the train prevented the
passengers from Jumping from the cars.
ThomasO. Richard, chief of the railway
mail rervice nj Ogden, was on the train.
He says he is unable 20 give even theory
of the firing OF the train. as IL seems impos-
sible that 1t should have caught from flying
sparks
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-28
Tho Montana senatorships.

The senate committee on privileges and
elections will on Saturday again take up
the Montana contested election case and il
is expected that decision will be speedily
reached. OF course the senators will have
TO be heard when the case comes before the
senate. but there will only be few argu-
mcnts. Col. Sanders has been about the
capitol great deal, and is IN quiet way
explaining his case to the republican SEN
ators. From every expression heard among
the republicans il seems apparent tina, the
democrats have no show. The senator's say
they will be guided by the report of the
committee. and IL that is favorable to San
ders and Power they will not take particu-
lar pains to question the report.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-28
LIFE ON THE BIZ. ''tP.
Commander McCalla, of the Enter
prise, Makes ii Lively for
His Crew.
officers Return Under Arrest
While Many OF the Crew
Have Deserted.
Stories Of Cruelty and Tyranny which
the Navy Department viii Un-
doubtedly Investigate.

NEw YORK, Feb. 27.-The United States
steamer Enterprise, from her European
station arrived this afternoon, bringing tho
body of George II. Pendleton, the late
United States minister to Berlin. On board
are two of her officers, who were brought ON
under arrest to ho tried by n court martini.
They are Chief Engineer Entwistlc and
Ensign Kline. The chief engineer is TIC
cused of impotence TO the commander and
the ensign is accused of sleeping at his
post. Her commander. McCalla, is a very
strict diciplinarian. It is said among naval
officials that he ia overbearing and tyranicil,
and on the very slightest provocation his
anger is arou ed. However this may be. IL
is n fact that much disorder and discomfort
has been manifested. On the vessels last
trip over sixty of the crew deserted az various
points at which she touched on European
stations.
The Tribune will print IN interesting
story of peculiar actions Of Commander
McCalla, which will doubtless lie inyesti-
gated by the navy department.. The Enter
prise has been on the European station for
two years and seven months. and was Com
mnnder McCalla's FIRST sea duty. The ves-
~
selected crew and officers picked out by
McCalla himself. She retur ed probably
the most unhappy ship that ever came into
port. Life aboard the Enterprise for the
officers and men was described by
one Of the junior officers to-day "a
having been one continual round of
.from hell 20 breakfast and back again."
One incident which IL related is almost in
credible. When the ship was at Christiaua
n fireman named Walker was drunk. and
was put in irons. McCalla had him brought
to task. When the officer Of the deck
questioned him, Walker replied that he was
drunk and glad of il. Thereupon McCalla
ordered the officer of the deck 10 cut the
man down with his sword. The officer
refused and McCalla himself cut the man
down, deluging the deck with blood. and SO
severely injuring the man that he was
under n surgeons care for some time.
Many other stories are related,
among them one Of an adventure
at Algiers. At this place Capt. McCalla gal
lantly offered TO mount the box of Lady
Playfair's carriage and drive her down TO
the city from a picnic which had taken
place. Her coachnan laId for them, and
when next McCalla and his officers came
ashore they were set upon and roughly used
In the course of the cruise nearly every
officer in the ward room had been suspended
several times for running against some Of
McCalla's notions.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-28
Reed Tells Dubois Idaho Will Not
Have Long to Wait for
Statehood.
Republicans Counting on Partisan
Action by the Senate in the
Montana Contest.
Our Seighbor on the West Working 70
Public building Appropriation
Land Onice Decision.

WASHINGTON, Feb. p. -lSpecial. J.
Speaker Reed told Delegate Dubois to-day
that when bis bill was reported for the adj
mission of Idaho. it would become privi-
legged question and might be called up at
any times and it is probable that within tho
next week the measure will he before the
house. When the rules were under consid-
Grafton in the republican caucus, Dubois
got an amendment 20 the privileged Qucs-
tions which included the consideration Of
bills for the admission of territories. The
minority have been given week to prepare
an adverse report; when that time expires
Dorncy will report the Idaho bill and nm ar
rangement will probably be entered into to
consider both Idaho and Wyoming, and
they will be called up and no doubt ad-
miitcd.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-28
AlmostaI.,ot over jackson.

Nrw YoRK, Feb. 27.-'rhe Worlds Bnlii
more special says that since Peter Jaclson'i
udvcnt in that city the negro population
has gone wild over him. Their demonstra,
tons M his exhibitions have been SO efiu-
siyc that the white "toughs" became OK
asporated and row occurred this after
noon. A crowd of whites and blacks, wait
ing outside the ihcater for Jackson 10 come
out, came into a collision and scrious
fight ensued. When jackson appeared the
ioughs, who were prepared for the occcn-
sion, started ~ lombard him with rotten
eggs His colored admirers formed a wall
however. and protected him. The police
finally quelled tho disturbance and Jnck-
son got away.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-28
Ishcr Holds the Cbnir.

SnAMoEE, Feb. 27.-Tho Eastern Penn
wlyHnia Evangelical conference was opened
this morning by Bishop i. j. Eshor, of Chi 9.
cago. Charges were preferred against Bish-
op EHher by four elders, and March ~ was
fixed for the trial. Bishop Esher was then
requested to yacnte the chair. but declined
stating that lac had been obligated 20 occu p
by the chair, and his duty would not permit
him 10 vncutc it.
The charges are the same that vcro pro-
fcrred against Bishop Eshcr in Chicago
An investigation Inst December resulted in
bis acquittal. The bishop to-day refused
10 offer my explanation of the charges.
claiming be lad been tried and acquitted.
After his refusal 10 yacate the chair rcso-
lution was presented by ltov. Mr.. Hannn
declaring Bishop Esher WAS "nn improper
person 10 preside over the conference" but
the bishop would not recognize the motion
for it, adoption. Adjourned until to-mOr-
row.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-28
Booming washington cities.

Upon the desk of every senator this morn
ing there was placed neat little pamphlet,
which portrayed the virtues Of Seattle,
Washington, and showed what a great and
glorious city it was. The object was 10
show that the town was entitled 10 u large
public building appropriation. Upon re-
ceiving later advices from the postmastcrs
at Seattle, Tacoma, and Spokane Falls. fur
nishcd at the request of Senator Squire. the
supervising architect of the treasury has in
creased his estimates Tor public buildings
AMI sites Of the dimensions severaliy re-
quired to S70,OG for Spokane Falls, SGJ0-0O0
for Tncoma. and S7l3.00O for Seattle. The
difference in the amount of the nppropria-
tions is due 10 the difference Of the cost of
sites and area in square feet rs called for
the several cities. On this showing Senator
Squire is hopeful of being able To get $780,
900 for each of the three cities.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-02-28
THE NORTHERN MINING co.
The Former Elkhorn Property Now on th'
London Market.


Nw YoRx. Feb. 27.-iSpecial. The
Northern Mining Co. is one of the latest
enterprises offered in London. This COM
pany is organized under the limited COM
pany's act. with a capital of 10000 shares,
of one pound each, formed for the purpose
of acquiring the Ellshorn silver mines,
stated in the prospectus asa young concern
making large profits, situated in Jefferson
county, Montana" The property consists Of
abouty seventy acres, with twenty five
stamp mill. hosting works and all the ne
cessary store houses and improvements. IL
is stated that already 81, ,2j2 900 worth of sill
yer bullion has been extracted. OF l10 900
shares offered, il is said that $1,000 already
have been subscribed for, and Of this num-
Der 1865 shares has been applied for in the
neghborhood of the mine in Montana.
The owners Of the mine take 10000 shares
/ in part payment and the property is placed
on the report of Capt. J. W. Pl1mmcr, late
Superintendent Of the famous Granite
Mountain silver mine. The mine il sold
outright to tile company, for there is no
provision that any OF the original owners,
as is usually the case. shall remain in the
management or in the board OF directors;
nor is there any intimation of the actual
price for the property. as the owners take
3O,C0O shares in part payment only.