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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30
FOREIGN NEWS.

The British steamer Sandman from
Portland, Me-, has arrived at Liverpool. She
reports very heavy weather. An alarm of
fire was given, caused by the bursting of a
steam gauge In the meantime the funnel
was smashed and the fires were smothered
by the water pouring down on them. Two
men were killed and q third was so badly
injured that he subsequently died. Three
other men were badly injured 1t was i'm
possible to replace the funnel for "A hours,
and in the meantime the steamer drtted,
the storm at the same time increasing in
severity.
Measures are being taken by the Congo
state to put a stop to the slave traffic.
A six milion-doliar failure has occurred
at Buenos Ayres.
At miners conference in London it was
recently resolved to demand an increase Of
wages for the miners of Great Britain of 10
per cent
1t is reported that Dr. Peters, the German
explorer, is at Subaki.
The Prince of Naples, who is making a
tour around the world, is reserved rather
stiff young fellow of 20, whose naturally
delicate constitution has not been improved
by constant application to his studies
The Gar, according to a London news
paper, is very illiterate man. He writes a
schooboy hand, and his MS. is full of
errors in grammar and orthography,
The palace of Itulnaraty has been pur-
chased for residence for the President of
Brazil. The price was S3l5,000.
Philippoteaux's great cyclorama of the
Falls of Niagara has failed in Paris and
closed.
Buffalo Bills show has proved failure
in Spain.
The British steamer Rouena, bound for
Boston, went ashore near Carthagena,
United States of America.
Stanley writes to friend in London:
my hair is like snow from Ruwenzori but
it is the crown of busy period, and | wear
it without regret as the gift of Time"
The true cause of the departure of the
Comte de Paris for America IS his indigna.
| ton at Queen Victoria permitting the domi-
neering treatment by England of his son-in
law, the King of Portugal.
The Brazilian government has Cancelled
the concession Of twenty refs per pound on
| rubber recently granted. This breaks the
monopoly attempted by Vienna, against
which the American rubber manufacturers
have protested.
Negotiations with England respecting the
| Newfoundland fisheries have reached the
acute stage. France insists that the observ-
ance OF the treaty lnclu les lobster fishing,
which view of the matter Lord Salisbury re
iects. A French official says that no COM
promise is possible, and that England is
morally and legally in the wrong, and the
| dispute may lead to serious difficulty be-
tween France and England.
The officers of the squadron of evolution
while at Lisbon were the recipients of many
courtesies from Minister Loring and Mrs
Lorng.
The Duke of Argyll has written to Stanley
stating that the Royal Scottish Geographical
Society is deeply indebted to him for many
valuable communications, and feels that his
/ courage and perseverance have greatly
added to the achievements of Great Britain
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30
A Kaleidnscnnic Town.

Tangier is the most Europeanized
town in the dominions of the Sultan of
Morocco, and, like Algiers, favorite
winter resort for persons whose chests
are delicate.
Viewed from the adjacent height of
the Kesba, or citadel, Tangicr, with its
mosques, fiat rooted houses, batteries
and castellated walls, presents a for
midable appearance, but few broad
sides of modern artillery would soon re-
ducc 1t to ruins.
On the north and west the town is
sheltered from the cold winds b. the
hill under which it lies, while the range
of the Lower Atlas protects it from the
searching hot blasts of the desert. The
view is very fine. The white glistening
h uses, the green foliage of the graceful
palm trees, and the intense blue of the
ad jacent sea, combine to make an effect
i've picture.
The Soko, or market place, presents
an animated appearance on Sundays aud
Thursdays, which are the market days.
The town is then filled with a motley
crowd of country people, among whom
may be seen specimens of the wild Riff
tribes. There are throngs of camels,
horses aud asses, and all kinds of farm
and garden produce are sold. In the
evening the Soko is the resort of story
tellers and jugglers.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30

Another international episode between
England and the United States has Just been
discovered. The American man-of-war
Enterprise visited Dartmouth harbor re-
Gently, and was taken by the pilot to the
usual mooriug bgoy. A day or two later
when the war ship was about to depart. the
town harbor authorities presented small
bill for harbor privileges. The captain of
the Enterprise Indignantly refused to pay
and sal ed. Later the war ship returned to
the same harbor. with the embalmed body
of ex-Minister Peudlcton on board. The
bill was again presented. an the captain
again Indignantly declined TO ray it. as war
shirs are received by courtesy in all harbors.
The authorities insisted. and the CAPTAIN
sent the bill to Minister Lincoln, who sus-
tanned the captain. The affair is creating
much talk in American circles and one
rich Phiiadelphian was so angry that he of
fered to pay the bill himself, nut the captain
refused, and said the bill was illegal and
improper and should rot he paid. The
foreign Office will probably set the matter
straight.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30
CLIPPINGS.

The State of New York last year
spent $l7, 900, 900 on her public schools,
which contained 1903, o07 pupils.
The new school law in Wisconsin re-
quires that no school shall DO legal which
fails to teach reading, writing, arithme-
tic and United States history in the Eng
fish language.
That he is compelled to do the wash.
ing and the general homework is a Mis-
souri, mans reason for asking divorce
from wife with whom he has lived
thirty.eight years,
A Wisconsin youth named Munson
made the acquaintance of girl and
courted her and married her, all be-
tween sunrise and sunset Of one day, and
they are very happy.
Chicago is to have Grant monument,
1t has been designed by sculptor named
Rebisso, in Cincinnati, and has just been
completed, 1t will eventually be placed
fronting on the lake.
They had hail at Louth, South Aus.
tralia, that perforated the iron roofs Of
buildings, killed dogs and other ami
mails caught in the street, and destroyed
thousands of panes of glass.
In going about his business as music
teacher, Horace Beisel of Chapman,
Station, Penn, has walked over "a, 00(
miles, or nearly as far as one and one
half times around the earth.
In cutting the Sits in gold pens 6
circular saw is used that is the smallest
in the world. 1t is a tiny hard stee
disk, about the size of shilling, and il
is no thicker than sheet of thin paper
The last season of the pearl fishing il
Ceylon was exceptionally successful. Ii
twenty-five days fifty divers brought
1000, 900 oysters to the surface. The
divers made about $32, coo and the Gov
ernment 800, 900.
There are now sixty-five cardinals II
the Catholic church. Seven are over 81
years old, twenty-one between 70 and 80
twenty-five between 60 and 20, clever
between so and go, and four between A.
and AZ. Cardinal Newman Is the oldes
member of the Sacred College. He wa
born on February 81, 1901,
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Affairs at Brazil.

Count Figueiredo, president of the Bank
of b all, has arrived at Paris as financial
agent of the provisional government TO ne
gotiate a loan of $40, 100000, of which he
expects to secure 81 000,0 coo in France and
the remainder in England. Count Figueiredo
says Brazil was never in better condition
financially. To meet its immediate obliga-
tions the government has issued 4 per cent.
bonds. The army pensioners have agreed
to give one days pay every three months
toward paying the national debt.
The Minister of Finance proposes to con-
tract for the construction of a submarine
cable between Brazil and the United States.
A presidential MANSION is to be built at a
cost Of $4,000.
The government has notified Dom Pedro
that it will buy his palace and other prop
erty to prevent its depreciation The palace
will be used as national museum.
Count Figueiredo declares that Gen. Da
Fonseca becomes more popular every day.
He asserts that the character and extent OF
the riots last month have been greatly exag-
gerated Some city men and priyates of the
Second Infantry, instigated by their officers,
ran through the streets, shouting in favor OF
the monarchy. They were quickly arrested
and tried the next day by the council OF
state. All were set at liberty except two
army officers, who were the instigators Of
the outbreak.
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The HlndoOs.

Hindoos eat, drink, sleep and breathe
in an atmosphere of superstition. There
is not y single action in everyday life
that does not SAVIOR of good or bad luck.
They must be continually on their guard,
either to propltiate bad spirit or return
thanks to q good one.
The Hindoos are early Iiscrs. In the
warm season extending from April to
October-thcy sleep either upon tho
housetops or in the courtyard, or in the
veranda If rain should be threatening,
and are usually up at o'clock or CARRIER
in the morning.
In the cold weather, when they sleep
within doors, they rise later, but
they are out before Z. Rising in the
morning while but half awake, the Hin
doc repeats the name Of Rama several
times. Happening TO yawn, he imme-
diately flllips his thumb and middle fin
ger, though he does not know why.
He prepares for his morning toilet He
plucks twig from tree, breaks off a
span length of it, brushes one end be-
tween his teeth and cxtemporizes tooth
brush. He next draws up water from
well in the yard with an iron bucket,
and prepares to wash his hands and
face. He then throws on an extra
garment, the thickness and texture de-
pending ON the season and weather,
lights his hooka, takes a few pulls with
his euphouious hubble-bubble, and is
ready to 60 out.
With passing "Rama, ramaw to
friend or acquaintance, and neighborly
gossip by the way, he repairs to his
place of business. While going, he will
sedulously avoid those signs and sounds
which may augur i'll for the day.
Should one sneeze, or should he hear
the cawing OF crow or the cry of a
kite, or should he meet an old man, or
one blind or lame, or see cat cross his
path, he would be greatly distressed as
to the day before HIM.
On the other hand, il fox crosses his
path, if he hears gong or shell sum
moning him to worship, or if he meets a
Brahman with his head uncovered, he
would rejoice, hailing it as suspicious.
Some are so superstitious that if any
evil portent occurs on the way, they re-
turn home, have smoke or chew a
betel-leaf, and proceed afresh.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30
An Embarrassed Bridegroom.

"Not many men know how to behave
when they give minister his fee for
marrying them, said the Rev. Robert
Collyer few nights ago, 1T seems to
cmbarrass them for some reason. I re-
member once out in Indiana, that man
whom had just united in marriage to
very comely young woman gave me
$40 for the fee. As he did so he blushed
and stammered Then he said, with
perfect candor: 4 would like to give
you more, Doctor, and-and will next
time His bride overheard him, and
looked at him in queer way, but he
evidently didn't realize what he had
said in his embarrassment. "-No@ York
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30
How to Mate Canaries,

elbow do you mate canary bir ds2" re-
peated fancier, after patrons ques-
ton. "Why, take three or four birds Of
both sexes and hang up their cages
around i'll the same room. They begin
to chirp. The average observer would
probably note nothing particular about
their chirping, but, if his attention were
called to it, he could soon observe that
the birds select which one they will chirp
to, and that certain couples begin chirp-
ing only to themselves. They drop their
singing altogether, and only talk to
each other in uninterrupted courtship
When the style of address and speech
and sentiments of the canaries please
each other at this distance it is not al
ways sure that they will mate.
They are easily deceived with each
other, and after the marriage ceremony,
which consists of putting them in the
same cage with the hopeful blessings of
the man who wants to raise some bird
lings, they may fight like shovel and
tongs But generally their voices pleas
ing each others ears signifies more than
mere Irritation and means they will love
each other forever and ever. Just as
when you see a young man and woman
hanging over the same piano and chirp-
ing White Wings together. 1t doesn't
always mean success in married life, but
it Isually does. generally give hen
four OF five eggs She matches them in
three weeks, aud get 81 apiece for all
can raise. --LlHeqste- Examiner.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30

Flint breakfasttabe he asked for second
cup O coffee, I've made discovery"
it?"
light responded
with a gi skull
triumph quickly reoed i've
discovery Cyrus made BY Dr. r. " Pierce and called
blood the and makes feel brandnw Why cured
reduced skeleton
PALE sky thing but look her she's
hundred That
Cyrusi sa worth mentioning"
"Goden Medical Discovery
only purifying the blood and all Of ppe
sweng ailments of posa's curative
it.
gst under positive guarantee every
(Which is Iuugcrofua) yields
its and fair
Lungs Splitting of Bronchitis
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION No. 66
Buffalo, N Y
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30
Ex-jenator RiddlebcrgerD Dead.

Hon. Fl rrison Holt Riddlebcrger, the
well known ex-senator to Congress from
Virginia, recently died at Winchest r, in
that state. HIS name had been made famil-
lar throughout the Union by reason of his
personal peculiarities in the senate chamber,
but it is remembered that he was possessed
of number of good characteristics as well.
He was Virginian by birth, born in Edin-
burg, Shenandoah County October 4, 1874
At the age of Is he entered the Confederate
army as second lieutenant, and eforc he had
finished his war career had gained the rank
of captain of cavalry. After teaching
school and studying law for a few years he
was elected representative to the state legis-
latlre and then began his prominent public
life. Tha. was in 1871. Two years later he
was reelected. In 1875 and again in 1879 he
was elected commonwealth attorney, and in
the latter year was also chosen to the state
senate. In 1876 and 1880 he was presiden-
tial elector, first on the democratic ticket
and then on the rcadiuster ticket, and in
1881 was chosen to the United States senate
as a readjuster in the place of John w.
Johnston, conse vative. He took his seat
at the capital in 1858, and there remained
until the expiration of his term in March,
1850
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30
In Grippe,

At present epidemic on this continent, as
well as on the continent of Europe, the pre-
c;,fsor OF Pneumonia and other fatal diseases,
is principally Catarrhal Inflammation OF the
Mucous Membrane of the upper air passages.
Il commences suddenly, and is generally az
tended with an extreme degree OF deoility,
with high fever from the commencement;
marked pain in the head, shoulder and limos,
and oppression OF the chest. severe cough ana
little expec GRAFTON. with a loss OF appetite
and sometimes diarrhea; in the course oil a lew
days, follow at times free approximations ana
copious parsprstionS.
The disease must he driven out or the system
in the first stages and not allowed 10 develop In
To others of more serious nature, which may
become fat Al. To do this the mos, Simple agent
may be found in Railways Ready lie !lef and
where there is not diarrhesl, Railways Pills.
Take two to four of Railways Pills before
retiring at night, swallow thirty to sixty drops
of Ready Relief in half lumhler of water:
rub well. applied by the hand, Railways
Ready Relief to the head, throat. chest, shout
ders, back or limbs, wherever the pain is fel ;
get into n good sweat, cover up well, and avoid
Catching fresh cold. IL no! entirely cured, re-
peat the following night.
This treatment used before in similar cpl
denies, has curel thousands. wardsd Oft pneu-
mona and other fatal diseases.
There is no better treatment than this for
driving cut q cold. Physicians are not always
within call Its is1psrdizing human life TO 81
without sueh POTENT remedies a; htiwaN's.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30
The Ladies Delighted.

The pleasant effect and the perfect safety
with which ladies may use the liquid fruit
laxative, Syrup of Figs under all conditions
make it their favorite remedy. 1t is pleasing
to the eye and to the taste, gentle, yet efrectua
IN actingon the kidneys. liver and bowslc.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30

You scoundrel," yelled Young Jacob Green,
At his good neishbor Brown
You kissed my wife upon the street
ought to knock you down."
That's where you're wrong" good Brown re-
piled,
In accents mild and meek
VI kissed her. that I've not denied.
But kissed her on the cheek
and did it because she looked 50 handsome
the very picture of beauty and health. What
is the secret OF it?n We'll" replied Green,
Pierce's Favorte Prescription. accept your
apology. Good night" "Favorite Preecrip-
ton" is the only remedy for the delicate de-
engagements and weakness ses of females, sold
by druggists under positive guarantee of CIV
ing satisfac ion in every case, or money paid
for il returned
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30

is in store FOR all who use Kemp's Baisam for
the Throat and Lung, the great guaranteed
remedy. Would you believe that it is sold on
Its merits and that any druggist is authorized
by the proprietor of this wonderful remedy to
give you sample bottle FIRE ? 1t never fails
to cure acute or chronic coughs. All druggists
sell Kemp's Balsam. Large bottles &c. and
81.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30

lryou wish TO do The easiest and Quickest
weeks sashing you err did, try Dobbns's
Electric soap next wash-day. Follow the di-
rections, Ask your grocer for it. Been on the
market Il years. Take no other.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30

The condition of a certain cat in La
moline, Me-, is literally at skies and
.evens. She has seven toes on her hind
feet and six on her fore feet.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30

A nugget of gold worth S57 was scratched
up by chickens in the garden of Amelia
Thompson at her home in Auburn, Cal
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30

For seventy-one years William Hammond
has worked in coal mines near Wilkesbarre,
Penn. He is 70 years old.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30
orspnn. the por.di.e of Farmer,

Mild equable climate, certain and abundant
CROPS Best FRI t, grain, grass and stock country
in the world. Full information free. Address the
Oregon immigration Board, Portland, Oregon.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30

Two caves capable of holding 100000 men
each have just been discovered in Aus
tralia
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30

For biliousness, sick headache, indigestion
and constipation, take DIR. Pierce's Pellets.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30
The STANDARD

..r regard Hoods ssrsasarilia as having
-...sd above the Grade OF wha, are commonly
called patept or proprietary mc4icinos," said a
,vsl,.,noyvn nbysc an recently az; iully enti led
IN he considered st uda-d r;eaicine. and has won
this position by It's urdouatcd merit and by tho
many remarkable cures Il has etecte. For an
Alternative and tonic Il aas ucee 5as1 equa'el ant
ans are gIad to have their patients take 50
relisb,e and Trustworthy medicine
N.B.-Ifyou decide to tESe ficol's saT- a2aEiila
do not be niueed 10 buy any ether.
Hoods SaT5a parilia
Sole by all druggists. q; six for - Fre2arel is
tyc HOOD Co. Apesaerar:es LoFs!i Aaih
100 Doses One Dollar
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30

II afflicted with sore eyes use DIR. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-Water. Druggists sell At 25c. per bottle
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30

IULEUU, Va JWII ~, IUVI' :,
Messrs. F. ]. Cheney G. Co.-Gentlemen:-l
have been in the general practice of med icin,
for most 40 years, and would say that in all
nv practice and experience have never seen q
preparation that I could prescribe with as
much confidence of success as can Hairs Ca
tarrh Cure, manufactured by you. Have pre-
scribed it q great many times and its effect is
wonderful and would say In conclusion that
have yet 10 find case of Catarrh that II
would not cure, if they would take it accord
ing to directions.
Yours Truly,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30
/. I, GoRsrcu. NJ.

Office, 70 Summit Et
We will give 500 for any case OF Catarrf
that cannot be curel with Halls Catarrh
Cure. Taken internally.
i. ]. CHENEY & Co.. Props, Toledo, O.
eE~ Sold by d, uggists, 75c.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30
N. Il. Five.

Beware of imitations-''T ansill's Punch.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-01-30
TOLEDO, O.. Jan. 10, 1881

A man who has practiced medicine for ~
years ought to know salt from sugar; read