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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-18

&S~The Subscriber would announce
to the citizens of Londonderry and vi
cinity that he is prepared to make and
repair Boots, Shoes and Harnesses in
good Style and at reasonable prices.
Shop in the "Old Shebang"-up stairs.
o. A. KINGsBURY.
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&S~NoTICE--Fo sale eleven three-year-
olds and one pair of oxen. five years old
A. II. Richardson,
Weston, vt. Nov. 20.
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M~FoR SALE.-One good FLY colt
2 years old, color, brown, hight, lf
hands, weight, go lbs, sired by DR..
Clemens horse, Battenkill.
f. r. Crossman, Peru, vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-18

h~Now is the time to get your har-
nesses oiled and repaired-at ]. II
Hathorn's, l mile west of Londonderry
village.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-18

If the throat is very sore wiring cloth
out of salt and cold water, and bind il
on the throat tightly when going to bed
cover it with dry towel. This is excel
lent.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-18

&EeFoR SALE CHEAP-One Estey Piano,
at DR.. Millington's, one New Estey Or
gan, Pipe Top, two New Piano Box
Sleighs. M. J. Hapgood, Peru, Vt.
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~For Sale-Chester White Pigs
c. w. & f. r. Hatch,
Weston, vt.
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LAKE JEWELLERS IN AFRICA.
Thousands of Blacks Who Rear rhsir
Huts ON Piles IN the Denham Waters.

Hhousands OF hihcks VINO near Thofr
Huts ON Piles In the Denham Waters.
Much attention was recently called
to the region around Kotonou, on the
Gulf Of Guinea, near which place sew.
eral hundred of the women warriors OF
the king of Dahomey We're killed In
battle by the French troops, One of
the most interesting features OF this
region is the large native villages and
towns that have been built In the wa
ter. The inhabitants many years ago
took this means of trying to escape
from the terrible raids of the king OF
Dahomey, Many hundreds of people
were actually driven by the powerful
king into the water 1t happens that
the Dahomians are very superstitioup
about travelling in canoes or crossing
streams, and the fugitives took advan-
tage of this fact to secure protection
for themselves.
On any good map one may see the
'Denham waters" near Kotonou. This
is the home of these lake dwellers-
The towns have each population Of
from 200 to 800 souls to as many
thousands Physically the people are
fine and healthy specimens of Africans,
and as a rule they are free from disease
Governor Moloney, of Lagos, says the
houses are built upon piles or straight
branches of hard wood thraa to dx
| inches in diameter.
They are driven into the bottom Of
the lake. The upper ends are secured
by cross pieces, on which is laid q
bamboo flooring, two-thirds or one
half of which is covered in by house.
The uprights of the house are fixed
first and secured below the platform
to the supporting piles. The rooi
frame is next made on the platform
and is covered with grass or BAN
leaves and raised to its position
remaining portion of floorinc
as veranda In the cons
nails are used.
These natives are fis'
pastoral people, o.
that they keep CO
their houses
water like their
during the dry sea,
of the water admits
allowed to wander on
fodder is brought in Ca
less fortunate animals, whh
PEELED to exc out their exh il
these pens surrounded by waite, unit
such time as they are tethered ant
transported by canoe to the butcher.
The present natives are still in drea'
| of the Dahomians, but even if this fea
no longer existed it is probable tina
the habit which they and their father
before them have long followed woul
lead them to prefer these aquatic res
dences.
1t is not known how many lake dwell
ers there are, but it is supposed ther
are at least 10, 900 of them among tn
various tribes whose huts cover tn
Denham waters. Once in a Will
these tribes make war on one another
and they conduct their fighting in c;
noes capable Of holding two or thre
persons, and their weapons are gum
harpoons, spears and clubs.
In some other parts of Africa, pa
ticularly in the Congo basin, the hab
of dwelling in huts sustained on pill,
.. in lakes or rivers is very largely fo
lowed, and perhaps million or two {
the people of Africa are still perpetu
ting the phase of life of which we ha,
relics in the remains of the lake dwelle
of the prehistoric era. New York SUI
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WEST WARDSBORO.

1t is thought best to have the
Christmas exercises Thursday eve
ming the 25th.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-18

Gold Friendship" Rugs only sc
cts. at Chas. A. TIipp & Co.,
Jewellers, Brattleboro.
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ARISTOLFNE x Xxx.

A veterinary Specific specially COM
pounded for horses and other animals.
Cures all flesh Wounds, Bruises, Chafes,
Calls and for, Scratches it has no equal.
Aristolene X is put up in two sizes
and retails at 25 and 80 cents.
When treating a case of Scratches it is
well to use it in connection with our
Blood Purifier, recipe for which will
be found with each SOC box of Aristolene
xxx. This is the best blood purifier
known for horses and cattle. Any drug
gist will prepare it for you, and the re-
cipe costs you nothing.
Aristolene, both kinds, is for sale by all
druggists or will be sent by mail on re-
ceipt of price.
THE ARIsToLENE Co.,
So. Londonderry, Vt
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.ARISTOLENE
The Great Skin Cure.

A concentrated, Scientific Compound
combining the most powerful healing
agents known to the medical profession
with the wonderful antiseptic propertie,
of Aristol.
Infallibly cures Exzema or Salt Rheum
letter, Ring-worm, Itch aud all skin
eruptions, Scrofulous Sores, old Sores
and Wounds Assesses, Carbuncles and
Boils. One size only. Price 25c.
IL. e. L.
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LOCAL SUMMARY.
ENTERTAINMENTS,

ENTERTAINMENTS.
Masquerade Ball-Uuion Hall,
Londonderry, Dec. %.
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occasion. The dancing music during
the evening was furnished by the or
chestra and the occasional promenades
were enllvened by the military band.
After 10 o'clock and until 2 O'Clock, the
Allyn house dining room was open to
the guests, and first. class supper
served. Two ante-rooms were also
open where liquid refreshment was pro-
vided. The ball broke up about 2
o'clock in the morning.
The grand marcn was led by Governor
Bulkely and National Delegate Maurice
F, Wilhere. Following them were
Quartermaster General William B.
Rudd and Paymaster General Wallace
r. Fem, Colonel William G. Skinner
and Colonel William s. Chappell, Of the
governors staff, Colonel Henry S. Red
field of the governors staff, and MI. G..
O'Neil. Colonel William Donaghue of
the, Hipernian Rifles, and Mrs. Don
aghue, Lieutenant Colonel John O'Con-
nell and Mrs. O Connell, Major Thomas
A. Hurley and Mrs. Hurley, Aijntant
G. ..J. Dillon and Miss Kittie Dillon,
faymaster 2. .. Ryan and Miss Della
Calvin of Providence. r. l., Judge
Advocate John I'll. Griffin of Middle
town and Miss Phelan of Bridgeport.
AT FOOT GUARD ARMoRY.
The crowd at the Food Guard
armory, where grand ball was given
by the Second. Third and Fourth divi-
sions of Hartford, taxed the capacity OF
the edi6ce to it's utmost. Everybody
was bent on good time, and jollity
relgned supreme, The hall was not
generally decorated, but there was a
profusion of flags and buntings. Large
American flags were festooned on either
side, while the flag OF Erin was sus-
pended from above. In the center was
large tablet of green, bearing the fol-
lowing inscription in letters of gold:
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CEAD MILE FAILTHE.

The stage was handsomely set, and
with a background of flags in fan shape.
rosettes and festoons presented pretty
picture. st. Johns orchestra, under the
leadership Of Mr.. E. G. st. John, fur.
nished the music from position or the
stage. Previsus to the grand march a
concert was given, several pretty selec.
tions being played. The grand march
was led by Mr.. William Sheehan, the
floor director, with Miss Mamie Burns.
Fully 300 couples participated in the
march. and nearly all remained on the
floor for the sixteen numbers on the
dance programme.
Shortly before mldnlgnt National
Delegate Wilhere visited the armorY in
COMPANY with Hartford County Dele
gate John E. Scanlan. He was received
pY the committee and escorted 80 the
stage, His appearance there was greeted
with prolonged applause. 1t was evi-
dent at once chat he was we'll known
and popular. MIR. Scanlan stepped to
the front of the stage and expressed his
pleasure at the opportunity afforded
him of presenting to so representative a
Hartford assembly their national dele
gate. This was the signal for renewed
applause. Mr.. Wilhere is man of fine
presence, an easy speaker with clear
voice. He spoke briefly as follows:
ktT ,;o1, %o of,11 noi n
upon the unqualified success Of this
DAYS celebration. The parade was
without exception the finest of anr
single organization I have ever seen in
any city. AS came along the street
this evening heard some one say, The
Irish own the town to-day and as re-
membered the parade and went into
Allyn hall and saw the crowd there and
then came here ana met another large
ond brilliant assembly could readily
agree with him." Mr.. Wilhere then
went on to speak of the principles on
which the Ancient Order Of HiDernians
was founded. Friendship, Unity and
True Christian Charity are the founda.
tion stones upon which has been built a
noble superstructnre. Their faithful
observance will make us better men,
better citizens and better Irishmen. As
members Of the Irish race cherish the
memory of your native land. You will
be mono the less good American citi-
zens for desiring a better national vel
fare for that dear home Of your birth.
As SONS Of liberty yon should desire and
work for similar liberty for your less
fortunate brothers and sisters in Ireland.
The festivities of Hibernian day, the
opening day Of the thirty seventh ma
tional convention, thus went out in a
blaze of glory to light up the welcome
extended to the national delegates and
prepare them for the hard werk Of the
convention. ...l .ss .@.g# l9.
WEDNESDAYS PRoCEEDNGs.. @s
The delegates TO the national. .conYen-.s
ton arose III al 8 8 sdnesd day ,. lnaserniaa
weary the fest Yitiss ofs the prsyi-
'ous day and might, but eager and enthn-
Esiastic to perform the great work TINT.
had bro ought them together from all
parts of this. great land. N Nationals Dele.
gate w VilheraN Ncalie u the convention "a
order aIld il olarllii
M f,,f n
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more systematic work in the various
states. Tie committee on ritual recon-
mended few Important changes In the
ritual The convention approved tnem|
The committee on standing OF the Order
reported gratifying progress throughout
the country in membership and prosper
ity of the divisions. The remainder of
the session was devoted to debates On
! various matters Of interest to the Order,
In the evening a grand banquet was
rendered the visiting delegates at the
Allyn house. The following were tae
toasts and responses:
A.O.H.: Friendship. Unity and True
Christian Charity M. +. Wilhere, N.
D., Philadelphia, Penn.
| State of Connectlcut-C. T. Drisco]l.
New Haven.
United States-P. j O'Connor, Savan-
nah. Ga.
Ireland-John W. McGreevy, Logans-
port, Ind.
City of Hartford-Mayor Fl. G.
Dwight.
The C.ergy-Rev. J. J. Quinn. COL
linsville, Conn.
The Medical Profession--J. J. Morv
risey, NJ. D.. Hartford, Conn.
The Bari w. Coogan, Hartford, CT.
| The Progress Of the Irish Race--C.
O'Neil, Hartford, Conn.
Tie Press-J. J. Splain, Waterbury,
Conn. @is'
A. @. III. Rides---P. H. Hartman, M.
d., Norwich, Conn.
The Judiclary--Judge Thomas Nc
Manus, Hartford, Conn.
Invited Guests -Mavor Cr&ndall, Nor
wlch, Conn.
The Ladies.-Thomas +. Kane, M. D.,
Hartford. Conn.
| END OF THE CONVENTION.
! By attending strictly to business all
day FRIDAY the convention finished it's
business at IL o'clock that night and
took final adjournment. A number
of amendments were proposed and
adopted. The invitation of the enter
tafnment committee of the lrish-Amer-
! lean citizens to visit the places Of in
terest in the CITY was declined with
thanks, for the reason that the conyen-
tion desired to finish Friday the bust
ness beforeit.
In the afternoon the report OF the
committee on resolutions was taken up
and a number of resolutions were
| a.~kcd r. xvo q x,nfcd RI, h01d thn nnyt.
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THE GREAT STATE PARADE.
q. 3, While: the national. convention was
TAX ing shape in these sproceed edings, the
cohorts were rally lying on the park. and
the various marshals and their aids
were getting the divisions In line FOR
the great parade. The tour Hartford
divisions had dlfferent rendezyous.
1 lThe Filsts ansll onrth g the rinb The
Iseoo \ 4 d = 1!l IA tns bird
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constitution, grievances, standing OF the
order, ritual, the press, Insurance.,
auditing and military. Each OF these
committees consist Of one from each
state. territory and province, The con-
vention then adjourned until O'Clock
in the afternoon.
On the reassembling of the convention
National Delegate Wilhere read his ad-
dress in which he laid down his views
Of the policy Of the Order and outlined
certain recommendations in regard 10
legislation and executive work. The
address occupied an hour and a half in
the reading, and it was conceded by all
present to be a magnificent presenta-
tion of sound ideas and conclusions.
National Secretary McNells' report,
which was next presented, covers
period of two years, and shows the fol-
lowing condition of the Order.
Total number of members in the
United States and Canada a6s.O54
Increase in last year r................ 3s,o5S
Increase in two years Sf,0oo
Deaths. suspensions, expulsions
and dropped .............. 2s2s8
Number Of members relieved..... 39,249
Total expenditures ................ 8S9.8o7 70
Total amount held by order......... LOB ,O07 ~
Value of property held EOs7s2 AZ
Value of cash and property. 1,48O,350 u
National Treasurer Patrick Rvnes'
report was next read. F. !. O'COnnOr,
chairman. read the report Of the direct
ors, which makes several recommends
tlons for legislation by the convention.
The reports were referred to the various
committees in sections. National Dele
gate Wilhere presented letters from!
Charles Stewart Parnell and MichaeE
Davitt in reply to letters which he hsd
sent them extending the compliments
of the Order.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-02-08
ALL AROUND THE WORLD.

A Bellaire, Mich, tailor, has made a
pair of pants out OF 800 different kinds OF
cloth for a fortune-hunting youth, who
wants TO create the impression that he Is
the most economical man on earth. The
pants cost 500.
Here is way to tell how fast you are
travelling in a railway car: Every time
the car passes over a rail joint there is a
distant click. Count the number of these
clicks in twenty seconds and you have the
number Of miles the train is going per
hour. This is a simple matter of arithme-
tic, as the length Of the rail is uniform.
aWhat do women love best in men p
was asked by a noted gentleman of we'll
versed lady, in whose family he was en-
loving his New Years dinner. "Sir," she
said, ssthey like force. Give me a man
with courtesy and polish, without force,
and he is like linen collar without
starch. The texture may be firm, but it
needs stiffening. Women tire Of forcelesS
men, and would prefer vigorous, hearty
woman to a scented, nervous dude OF the
drawing-roon." Don't You like to see a
man dance ?p was queried. II would
rather see him digging trench or hew-
ing a tree or driving a team" said she.
ITO me dancing man, lion tapping
milk or an elephant playing guitar, are
all alike. Men, lions and elephants were
meant to be strong and masterful. Wher
they fail of their destiny they become car
icatupes"
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WAR ON THE BUGS.
The El Dorado Commissioners Com
mencing Active Operations.

From the El Dorado County Republican.
The Horticultural Commissioners of this
county have begun the duties of their Office,
and this week they commenced notifying
orchsrdists to spray their trees in accord
ance with the provisions of the law under
which the Board operates, which we pub
lished about two weeks ago. Notwith-
standing these explanations, however we
find that a great deal of misapprehension
exists among the people as to the exact
nature of the law. Some are disposed TO
argue that the Horticultural Commission
will be q useless expense to the county
and that the Supervisors are TO blame for
appointing the Commissioners. This idea
of the law is a mistake. No matter whether
the Horticultural Commission is bad
thing or good thing, the Supervisors are
not responsible except for the selection of
the men who compose it, for they are re-
quired by law to appoint the Commission
ers, and are only responsible for their dis
cretion in deciding who shall compose the
Board. The law clearly states that the
Supervisors must appoint Commissioners
whenever specified petition is presented,
aad they cannot do otherwise. In Sonoma
county the Supervisors refused to appoint
the Commissioners on receipt of the re-
quired petition, and they were thereupon
compelled to do so by an action brought in
the Superior Court.
There is no way to escape the provisions
of this law, except by having it repealed,
so long as twenty-five truit-growers are in
favor of having the work carried on, and it
is really not good policy for our people
to try to evade the law. 1t should be given
fair trial for a few seasons, at least, and II
it is q useless expense, it can be repealed.
In the meantime, every good citizen will
stand by the laws of his State and aid in
enforcing them. The spraying will not be
! a very heavy expense when properly man
aged and the trees are absolutely worth
| less unless they can be at least partially
! freed from the pest. On an acre of ground
belonging to the editor of this paper there
are many fine trees a foot in diameter that
! would produce $500 worth of fruit every
year if free from pests, but as they now are,
| though sound and healthy, they are worth
| but little more than so many scrub oaks.
The same thing is true everywhere. II is
no loss to chop down your trees if you do
not spray them, for they bear nothing.
| Our best fruit growers argue that their bus
mess will pay them fair return if they can
control the insects, and that if nothing is
done to destroy the pests they will have to
abandon the industry. We hope the peo-
pie will take up this matter, and, until 1t IS
demonstrated that it is impracticable, do
all they can to eradicate and control the
pests. There is nothing to gain by letting
| the bugs take the trees, and it should also
be remembered that the law can be en-
| forced, and to contest it will only cause
| trouble and expense.
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EAST OF TEE ROCKIES.
4 Sensational Decision by the Illinois
Supreme Court.
GEORGE KENNANs DECLARATION.
Eleven Republican Governors In
dorse Speaker Reeds Course
in the House.
GEORGE KENNAN,s DECLARATION
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE REcosDUuos.I
AN EASTERN BLIZZARD.
Howling Gales at Chicago and othe
Points East.

Howling Gales at Chicago and Other
Points East.
CHICAGO, February 7tk.-Snow has been
| falling all day.
In Westerp Pennsylvania there has been
heavy snow and fierce winds.
IL Minnesota the worst blizzard in many
years is raging. The thermometer ten de-
grees below zero and is falling.
PITrsBURG, February 7th.-The worst
storm IN years has been raging throughout
Western Pennsylvania since noon today.
Snow, hail, rain and wind have been play
ing havoc. In this city snow and slush
blockaded many of the streets and stopped
street car traffic, while the telegraph and
telephone wires are breaking down under
the heavy weight of ice with which they
are coated. In the mountains the storm is
raging with terrific fury, and reports are
coming in of serious damage to property.
At Bloursville, Pennsylvania, large glass
factory was demolished by the wind The
roof was blown OFF, and two sidewalks fell
in. Charles E Barr, General Manager, and
Mr.. Barney, one of the firm, were instantly
killed and the workmen badly injured.
At Uniontown the roof was blown off
the Methodist Episcopal Church, part of it
alighting on the house of John Brown,
crushing it IN ike an eggshell. The tower
OF the church, it is feared is so badly shat
tered that 1t will have TO be torn down.
The roof of / large new building lately
erected by the Pennsylvania Construction
Company below the town was also blown
off. Postmaster Bakers new house was
nearly demolished. James Fremkenberry's
house and John Wringer's house were also
leveled to the ground. Telephone and
electric wires are all down. None of the
coke works are running south Of Union
town.
The Redstone coke offices at Brownfeld
were blown down and demolished. At Leith
the Warren Gasworks were wrecked The
roof of the Lutheran Church was also
blown off.
At Dunbar the knights of Labor Hall
was entirely blown away.
A report from Leisenring saws that all
the large shafts of the II. G.. Frick Coke
Company are down. No fatalities are SO
far reported in that region.
Dispatches from Johnstown, Tyrone,
Greensburg and other points report severe
wind and snow-storms, but no serious
damage. The snowfall is from six to ten
inches in depth.
CoSNELLsvILLE Pa, February 7th.-A
gale destroyed the National Locomotive
Works at New Haven last night
KANSAS CITY, February 7th.-An Asso-
ciated Press dispatch from Oakley, Kan,
says g heavy sno57-storm is in progress
throughout the entire western portion of
the State. So far travel is not delayed.
M1SNEwAUKAN IN. d., February 7th.-
A severe snow and wind-storm is raging.
The roof of the Courthouse was blown off.