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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27
Rewarded for Making Good Soup

William | had fine sense of what
was becoming at a royal table. He
was SO well pleased at one of his
little dinners with savory soup com.
pounded by his cook, Tezelin, that he
sent for him and asked him how it was
named. II call it dillagrout," was the
reply. "a poor name for so good a
soup!" cried the king. ''Nathless'-
everybody said ''nathless" in those
days = I'VE bestow upon you the
manor Of Arlington. This manor re-
verted to the crown. In the reign of
Henry III we find it in the hands of
the Bardolfs, and held on the tenure
of making pasties in the kings kitchen
on the day of his coronation. San
Francisco Argonaut.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27
A Feather In His Cap,

The phrase, a feather in his cap, sig.
nifying honor and distinction, arose
from the custom prevalent among the
ancient Syrians and perpetuated to this
day among the various savage or semi
civilized tribes of Asia and America, OF
adding new feather to their headgear
for every enemy slain.
In the days of chivalry the maiden
knight received his casque featherless
and won his plumes as he had won his
spurs In a manuscript written by
Richard Hansard in 1898, and pre-
served in the British museum, it is said
of the Hungarians that it had been an
ancient custom among them that none
should wear a feather but he who had
killed a Turk, and to such only it
was lawful to show the number of
feathers in their caps In Scotland and
Wales it is still customary for the
sportsman who kills his first wood duck
to pluck out a feather and stick it in
his cap.-Exchange.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27
Money That Has Disappeared.

One may get a notion of the number
Of pennies lost from the history of the
old half cents. OF these 800, 900 were
issued a few years ago. Where are
they no%i A few are In the cabinets
of coin collectors None have been re-
turned to the mint for recoinage or are
held by the treasury. Nobody sees
them in circulation. All of them ex.
cept some hundreds saved out by curio
hunters have absolutely disappeared.
OF the old copper pennies, 119, OO0,.
600 still remain unaccounted for, save
that once in long while one sees a
specimen. There are more than 8, OOO,.
600 bronze two cent pieces somewhere
out of 4,5C0, 900 of them that the gov
eminent issued. OF nickel three cent
pieces, nearly 1000, 900 are yet out
standing, although It is seldom that
one Of them is come across. Washing
ton Letter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27
The Firth wheel.

The fifth wheel for a coach has found
its place at last. On the tramway at
Brussels they have cars Grams derail.
lables) which are fitted with fifth
wheel, SO that they can easily be made
to leave the rails and be replaced upon
them-and their use is said to be in
creasing. The fifth wheel is placed in
the fore part OF the car, and can be
raised by means of levers, SO that the
other wheels are free to leave the rails
whenever there Is an obstacle on tho
line of route. In order to replace tho
car on the rails the conductor unclamps
the guide wheel, and the other wheels
are thus made to regain the rails
Practical Electricity.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27

I'm in a hurry" said a Bloomer
farmer, rushing into one of our hard.
ware stores the other day; ''just got
time to catch the train. Give me a
corn pepper, quick"
"All right, sir!" replied the clerk.
DO you want large pop cornerf'
mo, just medium sized --an ordi.
nary porn copper"
"How will this cop porner dor
rs that pom corperT'
''Yes. But you are getting little
ratified. You mean corn porper-no,
a porn copper; no, al
II mean a con porper."
"Oh, yes, pom copperl"
"Yes, be quick! Give me a pup
cooner, and be quick"
Albright Here's your pun cooper. !"
Chippewa Falls Independent.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27
THE
Londonderry Sitter.
So. Londonderry, Vermont.
Sitter John. Editor.

r. G., Dun & Co. S weekly review
of trade says:
This country begins to realize that,
with the only supplies Of grain to
keep millions in Europe from starva-
ton, besides meats, cotton and oil
which other countries must have, the
United States is in stronger position
than any other nation and need not
quake at every European alarm. Pri-
ces are settling downward with enor-
nous production, but the fact that
such great productions continues
show that the low prices are not ruin
Gus.
Alarm about the money market has
passed and no disturbance is apre-
hended this year. Industries are on
the whole well employed, and it is
especially noteworthy this week that
there is better tone in branches of
trade which have been most embar-
raised.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27

State of Vermont,
=, Di.trlct of Court of Insolvency
Westminster, IS.
To all persons interested in the estate
of Henry A. Stearns of Windham in said
District
Take notice that on the 9th day of DC.
tober A. d. 1891, said Henry A. Stearns
filed in said court his Petition in Insol.
vcncy, aud that at n Court of Insolvency
to be h lit at the Probate Office in Bellows
Falls ia said District on he 7,li t'av OF
November A. d. 1891, ruceiin. of the
creditors of said Henry a. StcarnS viii
be held 10 prove ih,ir debts and choose
one or more ass .nccS OF his estate, aud
you are f;iri her hoi,f d that the payment
of any debi> and he delivery of any prop
eriy be oDoing 10 said debtor To him or
for his u e, and tie transfer of any prop
rrtv by him, arr. forbidden BIZ law.
Dated this 9th day of October. A. D. +,
1891.
fII,s. b. EDDY REGISTER.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27
THE END OF SAN JOSE JOE.
Monster shark That Was Known to
All Shippers OF the Pacific Coast.

A Monster shark That Was Known to
All shippers OF the Pacific Coast.
There Is on exhibition In Stewart
street in the shape Of photograph 'all
that Is mortal" of San Jose Joe {" San
Jose Joe was in his lifetime a shark,
and was better known all along the
coast from Guatemala to Panama than
any skipper sailing the Pacific, and he
was an object of general respect too.
The first known to the men who tell
fish stories is that he came into promi.
nence about fourteen years ago by tax.
Ing ON a cargo of two natives, who
were enjoying the luxury of sea bath
on the Guatemala coast. Like "Old
Brin, the grizzly of the Sierras, his
reputation as a man eater increased
rapidly, and he was given credit for the
havoc wrought by all the sharks In the
district he infested.
Joe had certain route which he
worked" and it was early noticed
that his weather eye was always open
for a choice morsel with line attached
to it. The expression on his counte.
nance when the ships cook would cast
him a well larded shank was edifying
to behold, but he had a human con.
tempt for people who gave donations
with a string to them"
Mariners on the west coast of Cen
trai America, after experimenting. with
a hook on Joe for some time, at 9Th
discarded that method OF effecting his
capture and resorted to firearms. The
amount of lead Joe had fired into him
with all sorts OF firearms no doubt add.
ed to his weight, but it had no appre.
ciable effect on his buoyant spirits or
on his appetite for bathers and lone
rowboats.
As the United States steamer Ranger
was lying In the harbor of San Jose de
Guatemala, the noted shark came
alongside and cast hungry glance to-
ward the cookhouse. Captain Reiter
armed himself with a harpoon and en-.
tered a dingy lying aft. He was so
49, eNA&~SS 80 w 81 Oil lOT
landing the harpoon in a vital spot,
and, in short order, the old shark, who
had terrorized the coast for so many
years, was lying an inert mass on the
calm waters.
The carcass was hauled on board and
photographed. Measurements were
taken, and Joe's body was weighed.
His weight was $3.50 pounds. He
was 26 feet 8 inches in length, and
was 9 feet inches in circumference
back of the gills 1t was found that
the old fellow had no teeth, probably
owing to his great age. He was tiger
shark-that is, spotted like tiger.
The natives on the coast have breathed
easier since his timely taking of, and
Captain Reiter is very popular man
down there. San Francisco Report.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27

The future of Vermont was never
brighter than now. 1t has heretofore
been claimed that the state and its
interests were on the down grade, but
if l Judge the signs of the present
time correctly, the state is again
moving up the hill of progress and is
sure to attain a prosperity greater
than it has enjoyed for years. YER
monters only need to stand by Yer
mont, represent its advantages in
their true light and her future will be
all right.-Maj. Josiah Grout.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27
Chunks of Wisdom.

Texas Siftings;
1t is easier to blame than to do bet
ter
To be happy eat plenty of care-away
seeds.
The waste basket is mightier than
the pen,
When hope dies the devil adds an
other scalp to his belt.
The barking dog never bites-at
least while he is barking,
About the only force some people
have is the force of habit.
Anybody can walk into the parlor,
but it takes nerve to walk into the
spider.
In this world a man wants good
balancing pole to walk the narrow path,
A woman's glory is in her hair, but
it is good plan to tie it up when
cooking,
"If | rest | rust" is German pro-
verb. 'It / trust | bust" is the
American version.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27
VARIATIONS OF THE GREAT LAKES.
The Rise and Fall OF the Water Is Caused
by Differences In Rainfall.

I
by Differences In Rainfall.
The variations in the levels OF the
great lakes have been the subject Of
study for many years past, and various
theories have been advanced to account
for them. Thirty years ago all avail,
able data regarding the fluctuations
were compiled, showing the more i'm
portant changes in the lower lakes be-
tween 1898 and 1857, with few facts
as to exceptional phnomena In earlier
years In 1859 the United States en-.
gineers began systematic gauge read.
ings, and the work is still continued.
The highest known level occurred in
1888, when Michigan and Huron rose
| twenty-six inches above ordinary high
stage, and Erie and Ontario eighteen
inches. The lowest level was in 1919.
when Erie fell about three and a half
feet below its usual plane. The iuc.
tuations, apart from those which are
annual and those caused by the winds
are of periodical occurrence, and are
characterized by remarkable approach
to regularity, Since the highest waters
OF 1888 there have been alternate
periods of descension and ascension of
of the levels, either five, seven or eight
years in length, the seven year period
being the most frequent.
AS we have said, various theories
have been advanced to account for
these changes. The winds, of course,
cause temporary and local fluctuations.
Erie, the shallowest of tho lakes, has
been known to have its level raised
seven or eight feet at one end and
equally depressed at the other by gale
blowing east or west for several DAYS.
Irregularities and variations of atmos-
pheric pressure, also cause changes of
level, and there are tides on the lakes
as well as on the ocean, the highest
known spring tide rising about three
inches. Sun spot influences, too, have
been assigned as cause of the fuctu-
atoms.
1t seems, however, to be well estab-
lished that the periodical and general
fluctuations are due to the variations
in rainfall. The curves showing the
secular variations of lake level approx
innate 80 closely to those of rainfall as
to show conclusively that the rise and
fall of the lakes by periods of years are
dependent on the cycles of rainy and
dry years, which similarly coincide with
the curves showing temperature cycles.
A succession of wet years produces
exceptionally high water, a succession
OF dry years extremely low water.
There is limit, however, to such
cumulative effects, for when the water
is high its outflow is more rapid than
when it is low, and an automatic check
is thus provided. Toronto Mail.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27
Measurement Of Electric Currents.

Instruments for measuring the guam.
tity of current used by customers of the
electric light and power stations have
reached a high state of efficiency In a
test OF Watt meter, which was made to
satisfy customer who complained of
exorbitant bills It was decided to
check the consumption Of the light for
forty-eight consecutive hours, and to
do this two men were employed. Their
instructions were to take note of the
exact time. to the second, OF every
lamp which was burned or extinguished.
and at tile end of forty eight hours
their report was found to tally with the
Watt meter SO nearly as to be regarded
correct. In fact the Watt meter showed
a difference of thirty cents in favor OF
the consumer, although the bill was
considerably in excess Of thirty dollars.
New York Telegram.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27
Authorities on Ages.

Professor Greatmind-Yes, sir, this
! earth is loo. 900. 600 years old, not day
less
Visitor-Wonderfull Wonderful
Little Girl (entering) papa. see
my new doll.
Visitor-Your child, presume pro-
fessor. How old Is she7
Professor observation-disclosures
dear, go ask your mother how old you
are-New York Weekly.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27

Flies frequently startle horses by en-
entering their ears This can be pre-
vented By touching the inside of the
animals ears with few drops of the
oil OF juniper. The odor of juniper is
so disagrecable to flies that they will
avoid any spot where it is.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27

Sunfiower seeds of several species
afford staple article of diet among
the Indians Of southern Utah and else
where. They are ground and some
times mixed with greasy marrow from
the bones of animals for baking In the
ashes Washington Star.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27

On pane of glass in the window of
dwelling in Argyle, Washington coun
ty, N. Y, there is an excellent picture
Of an old lady, photographed by light
ming during a storm in July, 1888
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27

From Arcola to Waterloo Napoleon
had nineteen horses killed under him.
They were for the most part white or
gray horses, for which the emperor had
an especial fondness.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27

Mustard is supposed to be cooling
and pepper heating. There is even a
tradition that an empress had her
rooms washed with pepper Juice in Or
der to make them warm.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27

No cutting blade should be put in
the fire, as it will then lose its temper,
which is denoted by its turning blue
Such a knife or blade will never keep
It's edge
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27
Her Higher Education.

Cousin Hugh-Where away so early,
and in such hurry, this breezy morn
ing2
Miss Brainie (fresh from medical
studies)-Don't detain me. Pm goin,
right over to help my old friend, Mrs
Wellewed.
Cousin Hugh-Anything wrong7
Miss B. Wrong3 should sayl Yes.
terday she said she was going to wire
her husband. And didn't even know
he was dead. He'll make lovely slxel
eton, and l can show her just how he
should be wired. -Pittsburg Bulletin
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27
A BACHELORS RsoREts.
Stealing through the halls OF memory
Couaa thu nnttnd M trinoln., ta.s

Stealing through the halls OF memory
Comes the sound OF tripping feet,
Comes stroop Of Laughing maidens !,
To my bachelor retreat;
Eyes OF midnight. Dyes ofaazure,
Golden hair'and ebon earls;
Surely meier werebound together
sucha bunch Of merry kirlsl
Do rise and bid them welcomot
No, fain would bar the door,
For know they come TO taunt me
With the long gonedays Of yore.
They are only fancy'scrcaturcs,
Blooms OF early summer, toss'd
On the sward Of waning autumn;
Yet dread these chances lost!
There Is SibyL like n fairy
Up she steals behind myechRir;
On my eyelids rest her fingers;
must guess what maid Is there.
l am sure you liked me, Sibyl;
Had dared my love avow,
You, guess -confound my slownessl
What's the use OF guessing now1
Dorothy, you little Quaker,
How loved your looks demurel
Your best weapons were your blushes,
For their wounds time cannot cure
That restraint YOU could discard;
was thinking OF proposing
When got you'll wedding cardi
Meta, charming, stately Meta
Netta with the check Of snow.
You and were nearly lovers
In the golden long ago.
You've ma who always made mo
Very welcome at tho house;
You've friend who, had he courage,
Would today have been your spouse
Laura, shall ere remember
That sweet evening at the beach;
Scores OF timos before my mirror
I'd rehearsed certain speech.
What splendid chance had. dear.
Buttonlng that tiny glove!
But prattled-that's the word. dear
Prattled every thing but Lowell
Pretty shadows, ere you leave me,
My confession pray you hear,
Iextol this blank existence
To the worlds astonished ear:
But when lonely, in my chamber.
Oft reckon up the cost,
And l think In deepest sorrow
OF the chances l have lostl -
Thomas Frost In New York Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27

s"Aren't you ever going to grow old,
like the rest of us9" asked man of an
acquaintance he hadn't seen for some
time. ''Well, not SO long as can purify
my blood with Ayers Sarsaparilla," was
the apt reply This man knew what he
was talking about
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27
.About tho Same .

The rhetoric class was up for recita
ton In normal school A young
lady in repeating several paragraphs OF
text very glibly made use of the word
idiom
What is an idio,n2" asked the
teacher. as the young lady paused for
b,ath
"Why, I-l--didn't look it up. !
took it for granted it meant about the
same as idiot" Lewiston Journal
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27

Downs Elixir will cure any cough OF
cold, no matter of how long standing.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1891-11-27

AT Blackmer's
NEW YORK
STORE
You Can Buy
Ladies' heavy, long sleeve Jersey Vests
at csc.
Ladies' white meriuo Vests aud Pants,
DeSt quailty, 3Sc.
Ladies' black all wool Hose, regular
make, zoe. pair.
Mems heavy all wool Half Hose Zoe. a
pair.
Ladies' Coats AMI Refers sl.50, $500,
$500, $780,
Black Fur Muffs CSC.
Childrens merino Vests and Pants l3c.
and up.
Children's ruboers l5c.
Misses {" zoe.
Ladies' d" Csc
Gents " SOC.
Outing Flannels, nice goods, Z l-2 and Sc.
per yard.
Gray striped Flannel ~ l-2c. yard, worth
lSc.
All wool, red twilled Flannel, heavy
and good, Csc. yard.
Comforters, good ones, 75c. each.
White Blankets 75c.
Horse Blankets, heavy and good, strap
ped and trimmed, Coo. each.
Mems heavy Jersey Shirts, lace front,
75c.
Mems merino Undershirts and Drawers,
gray or white, 3Sc.
BOYS gray Undershirts zoe.
Screw Drivers, l-2 inch, Sc. each
Nutmeg Graiers lc. each.
Shears, 8 inches long. l0c. pair.
Veneer chair seats, worth l0c., sc. each
Brooms, good ones for 25c.
Heavy white Envelopes Sc. bunch.
Also, Clothing, Boots,
Shoes, Dress Goods, Gro
ceries and Provisions.
Prices lower than any 9TH
err house. Terms Cash or
no Sale.
One Price ONLY.
BLACKMER'S
New York Store,
Manchester Depot, Vt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-02-19
FOREIGN.

COUNT DE LEssEPs is suffering from in
HuenZa.
RIDER HAGGARD's eight-year old son
has just died at London.
THE factions in he Irish home-rule
party are as far as ever from harmony.
GUATEMALA and Honduras are said to
have formed an alliance against San Sal
vador.
THE French five and ten centime pieces
are hearafter to be coined with holes in
them like Chinese currency.
PRINCE RADzIwILL is said to have lost
100000 marks at gaming tables of Berlin
and Potsdam.
KING HUMBOLDT has offered a title to
Signor Crlspi, but the honor was refused
and Crispi has reopened his law Office.
HENRY M STANLEY has decided to give
all the gifts he received from the crowned
heads of Europe, valued at $500, 900, to aid
General Booths Darkest England
scheme.
The British steamer Thanemore with
a crew of thirty-four men and twelve cat
tlemen on board, has been given up for
lost
THREE thousand unemployed men
marched into Toronto carrying black
flag with the inscription Work or
Bread.
IT is said that unheard-of crueIties
are practiced on the Jews in Russia by the
authorities, with the knowledge and con-
sent of the car.
The following cabegram was received
| from Chill in New York Friday: Pisa
! lo
ceased at Valparaiso"
ANOTHER woman was killed in the
Whitechapel district, London, in the pc
culiar manner that marked the victims of
Jack the Ripper y
| IT is claimed that the British govern
ment tempered with news letters mailed
| from Ireland by the correspondent of the
! Des Moines Saturday Review, ard the
state department will be ked to investi-
j gate.
| URGENT representations have been
made to the sultan 10y the German ambas-
sador to the porte in relation to the case OF
German murdered in Crete. the loca
authorities II that island having thrown
every possible obstacle in the way of the
detection of the murderer.
RUMoRs are current In regard to q
reasonable plot discovered in Sofia. The
conspiracy is said to have for its object
the overthrow of Prince Ferdinand and
the members of his cabinet. Several ar.
rests have been made.
A DECREE has been issued under thJ
authority OF the king of Italy forbidding
/ any one 10 enigrate under the age of TWEEN.
| ty-four unless accompanied by the father
of the emierant. This intended to put an
end to the padrone traffic in children.
MEssRs DILLON and O'Brien, landed
at Falkstone, Eng, Thursday, from
| France, and were Immediately arrested
by the police. They will be taken to Ire
! land to serve tae sentence of six months,
! pronounced against them last year for al
legged unlawful agitation of the home rule
question.