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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-02-20
Worms That Feed on Ice.

The ice fiend has been known to sci
entifc societies and Arctic explorers for
a great many years-for half century,
at least. 1t is believed that Red Star
steamer, one that came in contact with
an iceberg in mid-ocean in 1870,
brought the first of the species to the
Atlantic coast, they first making their
appearance Immediately after that cpl
sode.
DR.. Heckelmeyer classified the insect
and named it nematoxis eocena. Pro-
fessor Pintori, of the Smithsonian, spent
much time studying nematoxis, which he
says is the caterpillar of vespa eocena, the
ice wasp. The worm may be handled
with impunity, but the wasp, or, more
correctly speaking, the larva, just at the
time of transition. is said to be quite
dangerous, the bite of the creature being
quite poisonous.
When actively engaged in the destruc-
ton of an ice crop, the worm when at
its best and capable of doing the most
mischief, is about six inches in length,
almost transparent, looking more like a
glass tube than living, breathing ami
NAL. Nematoxis is doing great deal of
damage to the ice crop of Nova Scotia,
Newfoundland and New Brunswick this
winter; he will gnaw his way back and
forth through a block of ice, honey
combing it as completely as the wood
worm does the hickory cordsticS.
mi IL -
are devising ways and means to rid
themselves of the obnoxious t-sature. -
St. Louis RepG5iic.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-02-20
only here and there catch note Of the sa-

only here and there catch a note 81 the eS-
But blessed be God for this scarlet line In
the window. That tells me that the blood OF
Christ bought that home for my soul, and !
shall go there when my work Is done. Ana
as put my hand on that scarlet line every
thing in the future brightens
II from this window of earthly prospects
we can almost see our loved ones who went
away, then from their towers OF light,
think they can fully see us. And so wave
them the glory, and wave them the JOY,
and say "Have you got through with all
your troublesY' and their voices answer:
"God hath wiped away all tears from our
eyes, say; rs it as grand up there as
You thoughtit would bef and the voices an
swer: "Eye hath not seen nor ear heard,
neither hath II entered into the heart OF
man, the things which God hath prepared
for those that love Him." say: "Do
you have any more struggle for
breadp' and they answer; ave hunger no
more, we thirst no more.' And ! say:
"Have you been out to the cemetery
Of Of, the golden, cityr and they answer:
There is no death here And look out
through the heavens and say: where do
you get your light from nights, and what do
you burn in the templeY' and they answer;
'sThere is no night here, and we have no
need of candle or Of starr And / say what
book do you sing out ofT and they
answer; ''rhe Hailelujah Chorus And I
say; IN the splendor and magnifcence of
the city, don't you ever get lostr' and they
answer: "The Lamb which is in the midst
of the throne leadeth us to living fountains Of
water.n
o how near they seem. Their wings-do
you not feel them2 Their harps-do you not
hear them? And all that through the win
dow of our earthly prospects, across which
stretcheth the scarlet line Be that my choice
color forever, Is it too glaring for your
Do you like the blue because it reminds you
of the sky, or the green because it makes you
think of the foliage, or the black because it
has in it the shadow of the night? take the
scarlet because it shall make me think of the
price that was paid for my soul. the
blood the blood the blood of the Lamb OF
God that taketh away the sin of the world.
see where you are. You are at the crossroads.
The next step decides everything. Pause before
you take it; but do not pause too long
hear the blast of the trumpet that wakes the
dead. Look out Look out! For in that
day, and in our closing moment on earth,
better than any other defence or barricade,
however high OF broad or stupendous, will
be the little, thin, scarlet thread in the win
dow.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-02-20
oLD-FAsHIoNED BREAD.

In one pint and half of luke warm
water put cake of compressed yeast
and teaspoonful of salt, stir until the
yeast cake is dissolved, then stir in, by
degrees, as much sifted flour as will
make batter as stiff as will drop from
the spoon; cover, and put in warm
place to rise. This is the sponge When
light, which will be when all covered
with bubbles, and beginning to wrinkle
in the middle, add to it one pint of sweet
milk, piece of good butter the size of
an egg, one tablespoonful of graduated
sugar, and half of an even teaspoon
full of bicarbonate of soda which has been
previously dissolved in little cold water,
and allow to settle. The milk should be
warm enough to thoroughly soften the
butter. Add sifted flour, by degrees,
until the mass is stiff enough to put upon
the paste-board to knead; have the
board well Toured, and knead the bread
thoroughly until it ceases to stick to the
hands, which will take about twenty
minutes. After the bread is on the
board, add flour, very carefully, to pre-
vent it from becoming stiff. 1t should
feel soft and light, and rise round the
hands very much as a feather pillow
does when kneaded Put it in the bowl
which contains the sponge, cover, and
replace it in the warm spot to rise again
When the surface begins to crack, cut
into four pieces, mold them into loaves,
put them in buttered pans, and let them
rise again. When light, bake one. hour
in a hot oven, turning every ten minutes.
Journal Of Usetul Iarentions.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-02-20
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Violet, rose and orange blossom leaves
are frozen in ice cream of delicate flavor.
1t is said that kerosene will soften
boots and shoes that have been hardened
bv water.
Try keeping cranberries fresh by put
ting them in cold water containing a
piece of charcoal. Change the water
occasionally.
When your sitter becomes cloggel
with flour or meal sift some hot ashes
through it; you will be surprised to see
how nicely it is cleaned.
The clear juice of the pineapple is
now considered by some physicians to be
the best remedy for diphtheretic sore
throat and even for diphtherla.
Put camphor gum with your new sill
yer ware and it will never tarnish as long
as the gum is there. Never wash silver
in soapsuds, as that gives it white ap-
peara-oe.
A small piece Of paper or linen moist
ened with turpeniine and put into the
wardrobe or drawers for single day
two or three times year is preventive
against moths
Coffee pounded in mortar and roasted
on an iron plate, sugar burned on hot
Goals and vinegar boiled with myrrh and
sprinkled on the floor and furniture of a
sick room are excellent deodorizers.
When cooking eggs by breaking into
hot water, never allow the water to boil
it wastes them and destroys their shape.
Have the water boiling hot and set the
pan on the back of the stove until the
eggs are cooked colt OF hard, as liked.
The best way to clean out lead pipes
without the expensive aid of a plumber is
to pour strong solution of concentrated
lye down them. The lye will dissolve
hair, lint, indeed all animal and most
vegetable matter, and so open the pipes.
A sponge is excellent for washing win
dows; and newspapers will polish them
without leaving dust and streaks. Use
soft pine stick to clease the accumula-
tions Of dust from the corners of the
sash. Ammonia will give the glass a
clearer look than soap.
The use of poor soap is said to be the
most prolific source of skin diseases. If
this be true, person suffering from such
trouble should at once make change in
the soap he is using. Many persons pre-
fer almond meal or oat meal to soap for
washing face and hands.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-02-20
JELLIED CHICKEN.

Cut up full grown fat chicken, put
in pot with an onion, three or four
whole cloves, blade of mace, and half
dozen pepper corns. Let simmer in
water to cover until tender; when done,
take out, cut frola the bones, and re-
move the SKIN. Put the bones, skin
and scraps back in the pot, and set on
the stove. Put an ounce of gelatine in
little cold water, and let soak one
hour, Add it to the liquor; stir over
the fire one minute; take off, strain and
season; then put it aside to cool. When
solid, remove all the fat from the top,
and set on the stove to melt, and pour
half of it in mold and set on ice to
harden. Put layer of chicken on top
of the jelly; when solid, sprinkle with salt
and pepper, lay on more chicken, pour
over the remainder of the jelly, and put
it away to harden over night. When
ready to serve, turn carefully from the
mold and garnish with celery leaves
Housewye.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-02-20
NEWSY GLEANINGS,


HE edged-tool manufacturers have formed
trust,
A SEVERE edit against thepractice OF duel
ing has been issued IN Japan
THE total revenue of France for 1889 was
1914, 300, 900, and the total expenditures
so2l, 4ooooo.
PROLONGED droughts and frequent fires
made Cubas sugar crop very small one
this season.
A TUNNEL will be constructed under the
Chicago River forty feet below the surface
of the water
THE S,Ipreme Court has affirmed the con-
stitutionality Of the oath proposed to be re-
quired of Norman voters in idaho
cENsrrs of the Americans res;dino in
Berlin shows tba mmhar To he now I1o0
Five years ago there were only 1000.
mr. ,vas introduced in tho canadian
Parliament to abolish Franch as the official
Ianonage in the nortbwast tarr;tor;es
Tur national Aover c.mn,;on is fnoI,,
oys, and Of oil tba ,,otaS sa,t in sa ,y
,,a,ao,,t xro,.o =, fo,,o ~ a. a-alda,, - 1
pIr
lhE Iasnonaoie exodus 10 EUROPE is OPEN
ing early TINS year, there already being
10 "a n''e' VI VIM na'e
CoKN mas oeen aaJudgea Iuel by a
"ichlea lnanJ ouseice' Ill a case OF attacn-
menu lof aeot, ana II was then declared ex'
empe'
IHE new passport regulations that recently
came INTO force IN Russia oblige travellers to
carry their Photographs annexed TO their
passes
FIVE warships for the Turkish Navy have
been launched at Constantinople One of
these was covette three were gunboats and
one was torpedo boat
THE Italian East African Company will
organize extensive factories and whatever
establishments may be necessary to work
great plantations in Africa
GovrpNop lowry Of Msss;ss;n,; !, his
recent message forciblv recommends the
Legislature to take steps to put an end to
the carrying of concealed weapons.
Tup evb;h;t If amar;oap Indian corn that
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-02-20
The Cause Of the Sensation.

During the recent grippe period, when
most everybody imagined peculiar symp-
toms, a gentleman dropped into his doc
tors office on the way down town. "Doc-
tor, don't know what is the matter. ]
have a peculiar sensation in one of my
legs. 1t appears to be shorter than the
other" Walk across the room," said the
doctor. The patient ambled gracefully.
THAT will do, said the doctor, smiling.
you'll have to go home" ~ can't;
have business engagements. ;" Well,
give you my advice, and you can take i,
or not, but if you want to get rid of that
peculiar sensation you will go home and
put on a pair of boots that are mates,
for single sole boot and one with cork
sole never did go well together. y Chi
eago Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-02-20
,oSe nam ON Honsxs' LEGS.

Nature placed long hair on legs Of
horses for purpose, A person kept this
hair cut close to prevent scratches, "
as he vainly supposed, and his team after
muddy spell was always afflicted with
that malady, and he called the disease
'inherent" to the animals, when his in
herent clipping was the cause. The long
hair on the hooks of all horses, and
higher up on some, is necessity to keep
the parts in healthy condition. If the
hair be short, mud adherss to the skin
and forms an impervlous coating, and the
insensible perspiration cannot pass off,
and in time forms an adhesive covering
of the scarf skin. The two together
eventually crack and peel off, exposing a
raw or nearly raw surface, and this is
called scratches. That 1t works In this
way is proven, think, by surgical opera
tons saw in the army, where wounds
of soldiers had been covered with adhe-
sive plaster, which always extended more
or less on to the natural skin. Upon re-
moval, after it had been on length of
time, the insensible perspiration, having
been unable to pass off, had condensed
and condensed and CONCEALED upon the
cuticle and plaster, firmly uniting the
two, and when the plaster was removed
all three came off together, leaving the
second skin exposed, which is so tender
that the slightest abrasion will rupture it
and form an ulcer.
This state of affairs is identical with
original scratches in horses. The disease
is claimed by some to be infectious; per-
haps it may be after the exuding pus has
become fouled and rotten. The first
splashes of mud on long hair simply coats
over the outside, and subsequent bespat-
terings drop off. There is an air-space
left between the mud and skin, per-
hitting the insensible perspiration to es-
cape, and hence there is no danger of
exfoliation of the cuticle and consequent
scratches. When wounds of scratches
are cicatrized they need constant care
to prevent recurrence. The new skin
does not possess pores like the old, and
the insensible persplration seems to be
forced out, and it rests upon the skin,
where it congeals and forms scales.
When these are rubbed off raw spots are
left, and then there is another siege of
scratches. Cicatrices on the lower limbs
of human beings act in the same way.
Frequent application of water is the pre-.
ventive in other words, persistent
cleanliness. Were I called to treat a
horse for scratches I would simply
"doctor" its owner, for it is only a dis.
ease of filth. If the legs of horses are
cleaned of mud as often as every evening
they will not have this disease, whether
the hair be short or long. Horses seem
to have long hair on their legs in pro,
portion to their sluggishness. Racers and
trotters have little, and large quantities
are confined to draught horses, as though
nature designed by the quicker, more
supple movements of the former to throw
off the adhering mud, and by the long
hair to protect the latter.-New Yorl
| Tribune.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-02-20
CARE OF cows.

There Is no more dangerous time In
the whole year than just now. Many
good cows are seriously injured at this
time of the year, by being subject to a
draught of cold air-not upon the whole
body--but upon some highly and intri-
cately organized portion of the body, no
part of which is so delicate as the udder,
with its delicate rami6cations and vital
nature. l have known many valuable
cows completely ruined by being allowed
to stand where cold current of air had
full play upon the udder of the COW, or
a portion of it. Some of the very worst
forms Of garget Inflammation of the udder
! have traced to the influence of a con
centrated current of cold air. Exposafe
at any time of the year is dangerous
enough, but just now the danger is ten
fold. 1t is not at all necessary to have
an open door or window, or board off the
COW house, to produce the most disas-
trous results. A crack in the door, floor,
or side of the COW house is all sufficient
to cause Inflammation OF the uddsr, when
the crevices are so situated as to allow of
a cold current direct upon the bag, or a
portion of it. Allopenings or light should
come from the side or roof of the COW
house.
The next danger from cold is from a
sudden transition from heat to cold.
Cows should not be taken out of the COW
house to drink, if such thing in cold
weather can be avoided. --Hoard's Dairy
man.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-02-20
An Ancient PostofIice.

The original postofiice box used in
the town of Pomfret, Conn, 100 years
ago is now owned in that town, being
the property of Benjamin Grosvenor, one
of whose ancestors, Lemuel Grosvenor,
was the first postmaster appointed be-
tween Hartford and Boston. He re-
ceived his appointment from President
Washington, and held the Office until
the election of Martin Van Buren,, when
the infirmities of age demanded his re-
llnquishment of Office. The box itself is
four and one-fourth feet in height and
four feet in length. There are two apart
ments at the top with five drawers under.
meath, making curious relic of the
earliest postal days and service in Con.
necticut.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-02-20
"As Mad As a Halter"

The phrase las mad as halter" had
its origin in the intensely aggravating
work of making silk hats-which was es-
pecially provoking in the old times before
so many devices were invented which help
out in the task. A silk hat ought to be
the very perfection of neat work. You
have to make everything fit like the parts
OF a watch; and it often happens that
just when you think the job is done you
will have to pull it all to pieces and be-
gin over again. As a consequence the
average halter is seldom in very proper
frame of mind, and the proverb is as true
now as 1t was a hundred years ago
Chatter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-02-20
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.
OK TAIL sour,

One ox,tail, two pounds of lean beef,
four carrots, three onions, little thyme
and parsley, Cut the tail into several
pieces and fry brown in butter; slice the
onions and two carrots, and fry also +;
when done put them into muslin bag
with the thyme, aud place in the soup
pot with the beef and ox-tail, CRATE the
two whole carrots, and cook all together,
pouring over -four quarts of cold water,
and adding pinch of burned sugar, and
pepper and salt TO taste; cook from four
to six hours, in proportion to the size of
the tall strain fifteen minutes before
serving ii, and thicken with two table,
spoonfuls OF brown flour; boil ten min
utes longer; add half a glass of burnt
sherry, and serve Godeys Lody's Book.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-02-20
THE SIN OF OMISSION

1t isn't the thing you do, dear,
It's the thing you leave undona
Which gives you bit of a heartschs
At the setting of the sun.
The tender word forgotten,
The letter You did not write,
The flower you might have sent dear,
Areyour haunting ghosts tonight
The stone you might have lifted
Out Of brothers way,
The bit of heartsome counsel
You were hurried too much 10 say
The loving touch of the hand, dear,
The gentle and winsome tone
That you had no time nor thought for,
With troubles enough of your own.
These little acts of kindness,
So easily out of mind,
These chances to be angels
Which even mortals find
They come in night and silence,
Each chill, reproachful wrath,
When hope is faint and Tagging
And a blight has dropped on faith.
For life is all too short, dear,
And sorrow is all too great
To suffer our slow compassion
That tarries until too late.
And it's not the thing you do, DEAR
It's the thing you leave undone,
Which gives you the bitter heartache
At the setting of the sun.
-Margaret E. Songster.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-02-20
NOT MIXING.

There are few general plans of work
but what are open to more or less objec-
ton; or that if better in one locality, or
under certain conditions, may not always
prove so in different surroundings. This
accounts in large degree for the differ
ence in plans of management. Toa con-
siderable extent one of the best plans of
managing the farm manure is to haul
direct from the stables or sheds in feed
lots to the fields, scattering as fast as it
is hauled. 1t saves loss in several ways,
and the per cent. of waste can, with good
management, be made very scarce.
The necessary work Of preparing the
soil and seeding or planting, is to work
well into the soil.
One of the advantages in thoroughly
rotting the manure before hauling out
and applying, is, with little care that
from the different kinds of stock can all
be mixed together, while if hauled direct
from the stables it will to a considerable
extent, at least, be applied separate. The
quality OF the manure can be improved,
to some extent, by mixing that from the
horse-stables, the COW and sheep-sheds,
and the hog-pens all together, and then
applying. Each possesses elements in
large proportion that may be much
smaller in Others, and by combining no
gether, a. better proportion of Ill IS Sc
cured. This, with the fact that by rot
ting it is more easily fined and can be
more thoroughly incorporated with the
soil, and be ready to be taken up and
used by the growing plants, are the
principal advantages in piling up the
manure and rotting thoroughly before
applying.
In some localities and under certain
conditions there is no question but that
this plan will prove the best. But in
great many cases there is not enough of
gain to pay for the extra work; and
question of this kind can only be an
swered correctly by each farmer for
himself, and in many cases if determined
correctly, a careful trial should be made.
Prairie Farmer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-02-20
THE LABOR WORLD.

THE South's manufacturers employed 49,
26O persons last year. and 215, 42S in 1880.
MICHIGAN has seventy furniture fac
tories, half of which are in Grand Rapids.
On the Hudson River alone 10000 men
usually employed on the ice harvest have
been idle.
THE postal clerks of Chicago have orga-
nized. They want eight hours day and
graded salaries
PENNsYLvANIA's master painters and
de eorators have declared their opposition to
the eight-hour movement.
THE Massachusetts Federation of Labor
will hold a convention in Boston on March
Is to boom the eght-hour movement.
ENGLISH mine owners are preparing to
form federation to protect their interests
against the organizations of employees.
AN eight-hour badge has been adopted by
the American Federation of Labor 1t is
simply figure eight made of nickel plated
metal.
CHRISTOPHER WOODS, Treasurer of the
Switchmen's Union No. 4, of Kansas City,
Mo, has disappeared with $1,000 of the
unions money.
THE New York State branch of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor seems TO be in q
prosperous condition, as the per capita tax
could be reduced one-fourth of one cent.
THE journeymen plumbers and steam and
gas filters of Allegheny County, Penn,
numbering 2000 are arranging to affiliate
with the American Federation of Labor.
THE cigar making industry of San Fran
cisco is almost dead, because of Chinese COM
petition, and goods from Pennsylvania are
sold cheaper there than they can be made at
home.
THERE are at Sheffield, Ala, enterprises
now under construction or contract to be COM
pleted there within six months to the extent
of $3.50, 600, including a $500, 900 rolling mill,
500, 900 railroad shops, etc
The London owners of docks, wharves and
warehouses have formed union to combat
the demand of labor unions. Lockouts on
one hand and new strikes on the other will
probably follow in quick succession.
WOMEN employed on the Volga River in
Russia work from four o'clock in the morn.
ing till sunset. They carry 40 pounds Of
freight up high ladders. Men get twenty.
two cents per day, women eighteen cents.
MOSES BoYD of Dedham, Mass, has been
a Boston and Providence Railroad conductor
for forty-six years, and he is said to be the
Oldest conductor in active service on any
road running out of Boston. He is seventy
four years old.
DIX ISLAND, which contains the granite
quarries from which came the granite for
the New York and Philadelphia Postoffices,
the Treasury Building at Washington and the
Brooklyn Bridge has been sold to an English
syndicate. which is to reopen the quarries.
Miss FRANCES E. WILLARD, who has lived
for many years in a Chicago suburb, saws
there are women in that city who make q
dozen skirts for seventy-five cents, and find
their own thread. Also that there are chill
dren who work twelve hours a day for a dol
lar week
ADvIcEs from California brought the news
that in the Sierras the snow was seventeen
feet deep ON the level and in many places it
had drifted to q depth of thirty feet. At
points along the railroads the telegraph poles
were entirely out Of sight.