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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26
Years of Railroad Accidents

From a paper by Mr.. Fl. D. Prout in
The North American Review it appears
that 1890 and 1891 were years of extraor-
binary fatality in railway accidents.
Both in Europe and America 1891 was
particularly disastrous. In the United
States during the month of January,
1891, there were five train collisions in
which passengers were killed. The yeal
began and ended with startling acci.
dents.
The year 1890 was notable for the fact
that during its months sos persons were
killed. During the first eleven months
1853 people were killed. In the first eleven
months of 1891 705 were killed. Previous
to the two years named the largest num-
Der of deaths on the rail occurred in
1888, when the number was 667. An in
crease so extraordinary, therefore, de-
serves more than passing notice. Look
ing further at the figures, it is found
that So per cent. more persons were
killed in the three years 1888 to 1890
than in the years beginning with 1882
and ending with 1884. At the same time
the increase in railway miles of track
was only AZ per cent. For all that, how
ever, Mr.. PROFIT deduces from his figures,
or from his inner consciousness, it is
hard to say which, the cheerful conclu-
sion that train accidents are relatively
fewer in the country than they We're in
1882 and 1888
We are to remember that half the
people who are killed on railroads are
killed through their own fault Either
they are walking on the track contrary
to law, or they are stealing rides on the
trains. Taking out this number, Mr.
Prout proceeds to examine into the cases
in which people have been killed in train
collisions or accidents. He selects thir.
ty-six of the prominent ones. The CON
illusions in which the general public
is deeply interested are summed up
briefly.
Of the thirty-six accidents note this,
that twenty-five of them might have
been prevented if employees had obeyed
orders. Nineteen of them would proba-
bly, have been prevented if the roads
had been provided with block signals
and interlocked switches and signals
Some of the accidents would have beer
prevented and others would have beer
much less severe if freight trains had
been fitted with air brakes. Compare
lively few of the thirty-six accident:
were due to defects of track and equip
ment. This is some satisfaction, which
is, however, more than counterbalancet
by the fact that at least thirty of the
thirty-six were the fault of railway off
GERS or employees. One-twelfth were
caused by deliberate malice.
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THREE QUEER FACTS.
THEY ARE CHARACTERISTIC OF
THESE MODERN DAYS.

A Horse That Is the Pride of the Fire.
men-A Bank in Boston Town for
sohoolboys-A Desert Newspaper Of
fee In Africa.
Niger is a beautiful black horse nine
years old and weighing l,sO0 pounds,
the property of the Boston police depart
ment He helps pull the patrol wagon
at Station A, on Lagrange street, I'M
derstands his driver, Dennis Donovan,
almost as we'll as a human being could
and is put up by "Boston's finest" as the
most intelligent animal in the world,
When the gong sounds he walks out of
his stall to the patrol wagon and backs
up under the harness-that is, if it is in
his hours of duty, If not, he pays no
attention whatever He knows every
box in the precinct, and his driver claims
that he knows the numbers, Coming
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26

If there is person who still doubts
the existence of the cape worm, let him
take young chicken, the younger the
better, that has the "gapes," hold the
throat toward the rays of the sun, open
the mouth and look down into the wind
pipe. He will see the red worms as
plain as the day. The feather treat
ment. says the editor of The Fanciers'
journal, is simple and effective if care
fully used. We usually strip a primary
feather of the web excepting a small
arrowshaped tuft on the end. A few
twists of the feather sufices to dislodge
the worms and bring them to the sur
face. A microscope will convince the
most skeptical that these red chords, :"
which one authority pronounced them
to be, are living organisms.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26
Flax as "a Farm Crop,

AS reported by the division of statistics
of the department of agriculture special
investigation was undertaken for the
purpose of ascertaining the production
of faxseed. This shows that there has
been large increase in the area devoted
to this crop during the last two years,
the increment being entirely west of the
Mississippi river, and mainly confined
to the states of Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas,
Nebraska and the Dakotas. The acreage
for 1891 is estimated at 1927, 1893 acres,
and the product of seed 15,455,2
bushels.
The enlargement is in those districts
having the larger proportion of new
lands. Flax has been found the best
crop for first cultivation on sod land,
assisting in getting the soil into good
filth for other crops, besides being a
money crop. Another potent reason for
the heavy enlargement during the past
two years is the fact that there has been
a steady demand for fiaxseed at prices
which have paid for its cultivation bet
ter than the returns from wheat grow
ing. An increased acreage based upon
such reasons cannot be permanent, and
already, with lower offerings on the
farm for the seed, there are indications
that some portion of the area will be
abandoned next year.
Under present conditions the crop is
grown almost entirely for the seed, the
fiber not being made use of to any great
extent. AS many correspondents de-
clare flax growing for the seed alone
does not pay except as a first crop the
future of the industry depends upon the
utilization of the fiber as well as of the
seed. There are indications in some Sec
tons of the northwest, especially IN
Minnesota, of popular interest in the
question of establishing fiber industry,
and this interest has been factor in the
increase in the area given to flax in that
| state,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26
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Sa HAN GARDEN
CULTIVATION OF ONIONS.
How Onions for Market May he Started
In Hntheds with Profit.

In Hotbeds with Profit.
AT the Ohio experiment station it has
been demonstrated that onion seed may
be sown in the greenhouse or hotbed
in February or March and successfully
transplanted to the open ground in April
or May, Compared with onions grown
by the ordinary method the transplanted
ones were from 90 to 100 per cent. ahead
in size and total marketable product, A
marked difference has been observed in
varieties, however, as to their adapta-
bility to this method Of treatment.
1t is reported that the early varieties
appear to DO the class of onions best
adapted to this method. Nearly all are
white and much flattened, Some attain
five inches in diameter and less than
two inches in thickness, II sown in
February and transplanted into the open
ground as early as it can be worked in
the spring, the young onions may DO
pulled for punching in May and June
or nearly rs early as those grown from
sets. BY July they are ripe enough to
be pulled and sold in the dry state. Both
in the green and dry state they are much
superior to onions grown from sets and
sell for higher price, Also not only do
they bring fancy price, but the ground
is cleared in time for celery or other fall
crops,
Early varieties that gave the most sat
isfactory results at the station were the
Barletta, Marzajola, Pearl and Bermuda,
The first named is the earliest, while the
Marzajola is two weeks later but much
larger The Barletta is sold under many
names, such as Extra Early Barletta,
Adriatic Barletta, New Early Adriatic,
Bloomsdale Pearl, New Queen, Early
Radish, etc Some of the second early
sorts, such as Danvers, Wethersfield,
Michigan and White Globe do not re-
spond so readily to this method of treat
ment as the extreme early and late sorts,
They have in every instance given in
creased yields by transplanting, how
ever, but the gain is less than with some
of the early and late sorts.
Of the second early and late varieties
the White Victoria and Prize Taker are
the best thus far tested Both grow to a
large size, frequently weighing more
than pound each, and have at the sta
ton yielded at the rate of 1900 bushels
per acre in several cases.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26
Different Kinds of Men.

Rev, Samuel A, Barnett has been
around the world and studied mankind
among the principal nations Of the
earth. He writes of the result of his ex-
aminations ethical and clinical in The
Nineteenth Century, One result is that
he is all upset in his mind and does not
know whether he believes in Japanese
or American civilization. He comes
back from his travels certainly not half
so positive in his ideas of what is best
and worst as when he started out. This
condition is on the whole much more
hopeful than that of the person who
knows just what is best for all the world
already, Ono thing is, however, left
from Mr.. Barnett's voyages that was
worth all the trouble he took to see the
different kinds of men, and this is "the
surviving memory of the good which
was in each" THE net gain Of a voy-
age round the world is firmer belief
in man"
The saddest region on earth is India,
where 1.-THE poverty of 250, 200, 900 people
affects all discussion" All these poor
wretches have barely enough food to
keep soul and body together. Besides
the poverty of India two other points in
this folorn land stand out-the fact
that here is conquered people and the
fact of the tremendous influence of the
Brahmanial cast. India is more hope
less than any of tho other lands the trav-
eler visited.
Conquest and the power Of forming
association are what strike the intelli-
gent young East Indians as the charac-
teristics of Englishmen. In spite of his
disagreeableness the Chinaman has by
his ability and earnestness created a
civilization of his own. But it is civil
cation which advanced just about hall
way and then stopped. The travele,
carries away from China the memory Of
bad smells, The Japanese leave in the
travellers mind the memory of courtesy
and grace, but even more deeply marked
is the memory of their versatility and
their energy" The japanese are the
only great nation that has no religion te
speak of. When the japanese want 6
religion they will become Christian. Al
present they do not want any; they art
occupied with civilization"
Then there is the American. Ameri
canism means individualism, rampant
/ aggressive individualism. The tide O.
American progress moves forever OF
and on, but always at its edge are cor
ruption and ignorance. Still Mr.. Bar
nett is sure of the splendid future O
| America.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26

The car and czarina of Russia will
go to the Crimea in March. But they
will not visit the famine stricken dis
tricts, That is the very region they
ought to visit if they have any. human
feeling for their subjects at all, The
sight of the faces of their emperor and
empress, the knowledge that these rulers
were mindful of their deep distress,
would rouse all the loyalty and hope in
the Russian peasant breast, if there is
any left. Emperor William of Ger.
many would know better than this.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26
Deceptive Pocketbooks,

A well dressed woman with five
dollar pocketbook prominently in her
hand is gilded snare for the pocket.
book snatcher The chances that ii
contains more than thirty seven
cents and a car ticket have been
taken by highwaymen now in dur
ance vile, but their bad luck and
worse judgment have deferred others
from following that means of liveli.
hood. 1t is the quietly and ofte
poorly dressed old lady with greasy
timeworn leather" the country
visitor and the small shopkeepers
who are likely to have money on the
person. New York Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26
ELIXIR VITA
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public we want it TO be distinctly understood
that it is nota Quack Medicine in any sense
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irresponsible parties, but Laboratory pro.
duction prepared by one OF the largest Man.
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contains the most carefully selected neryines
known to Medical Science at the present day.
This Compound acts principally through the
nervous system and digestive organs, and
thereby restores the weak and debilitated sub
ects, suffering from Nervous Prostitution,
Brain Exhaustion, Indigestion, Dyspepsia and
Sleeplessness, TO healthy and vigorous con-
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condition. 1t Gains the tied nerves and pro-
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How many valuable lives might be saved
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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26

6lj Warrington ST, boston, May IA, 1880.
Siauda'd Med tiue Co
Geu emen: la answtt 10 your inquiry of my
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FOUND il affords me pleasure 10 say that am
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81 benefit, out hr'O"e 1 had used up The first
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am now Ca nv tui,l hottie, and feel As well IS
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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26
Loud Sounds Under Water.

Divers who helped to lay the foun-
dation of the great Eads bridge at St.
Louis found that while they were I'M
der pressure of four "atmospheres, "
or sixty pounds to the square inch,
the ticking of watch was absolutely
painful to the ear They also found
it impossible to whistle. New York
Journal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26
Suffered IL Years from Dyspepsia.

TO INnVOTU so BVstVU, MII' Il Io'V'
Standart, Medicine To-
Gentlemen: have been troubled with dys
pepsia and indigestion for over IL years during
the time nave been docturlng with ph stoians
OF higu standing. They gave:me relief at times
but Kept constantly ge'uug worse, 20 much so
mat could scarcely eat awning without caus
lug tuTen &c M Sprv for "A fuug time. never left
the table without he. ng very hungry, 80 great
was the pain caused by eating. got very hltie
rest al nighr. | have now taken three bottles,
aud am happy TO say | eau eat three hearty
meal. a dav, and sleep souudiy. ! am glad /
eau give ali the credit TO your wonderful medi-
clnes. Yours respectfully,
Mrs. NJ c. SNOW.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26

When you write letter to anybody
asking information which will be of in
terest or benefit only to yourself, inclose
a stamp, Always inclose stamp, 1t
is enough of bore to the other person
to write the letter and furnish the paper
and envelope.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26

ExMayor Isaac c. Lewis has pre-
sented the Political Equality club, of
Meriden, with 6 per cent bonds to
the value of $4,000 This is the sec
ond gift Mr.. Lewis has made to the
women of Meriden, and as proof of
his confidence in their good iudg.
ment he places no restrictions on his
gift. He is believer in woman suf-
frage, and gives most substantial evi-
dence of his desire that woman shall
obtain her full rights. New York
Sun
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26

The University of Wisconsin has es-
tablished special department Of poll
tics and economies, Our congressman
and senators ought each to spend couple
of years there, at government expense,
with special advantages to the ones who
could pass the best civil service exam
ination on entering The gain would
be cheap at that.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26

The great majority of so called cough
9cstive functions and create bile. Aver.
Cherry Pectoral. on the contrary, while
it cures the cough, does not interfere witt
the functions of, either stomach or liver.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26
The Youngest stor

DIR. Lusk, who attended Mrs John
Jacob Aston VIXEN she became mother
last November, forgot to register the
birth of the child with the bureau of
vital statistics of the New York board
of health, and therefore this young heir
to one hundred and fifty millions had
no legal existence until he was three
months old. DIR. Lusk will probably
have to pay fine of fifty dollars, not SO
much for his slight to the youngest of
the Astors, but because the health de-
partment insists that its regulations
-dall be strictly enforced.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26

The greatest specialist in the world
on throat diseases was Dr.. Morell Mac
kenzie. He founded the throat hospital
in London. At the age of twenty-six
he obtained the Jacksonian prize for the
best essay on diseases of the larynx. He
was lecturer ON diseases of the throat at
the London hospital, and was knighted
by Queen Victoria for his attendance at
the bedside of the dying Emperor Fred
erick He was member of the Ameri-
can Laryngological association and the
author of many books and papers on his
speciality. Among the books was one
called Diseases of the Throat and Nose"
He also published a series of papers on
the management of the voice in speak
ing and singing and still other es-
says on hay fever and diphtheria. Yet
at the age Of fifty-four this highest au-
thority in the world on diseases of the
throat and kindred ailments himself
dies of bronchitis.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26

If Senator Sherman lives to complete
his sixth term, which begins March,
1893, he will have been a senator thirty
four years, a little longer than an old
fashioned generation. People live longer
now. Senator Sherman ought to write
his memoirs.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26
AN AFRICAN NEWSPAPER OFFICE

AN AFRICAN NEWSPAPER OFFICE.
the Mashonaland Herald-a ''kraal," as
they call it, that is an open shed in the
desert. And there the enthusiastic
editor and publisher, Mr.. W. E. Fair
bridge, is waiting to grow up with the
country" By all accounts it is about
as populous and promising region a:
that just west of the Great Salt lake
Utah
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26

Has Colonel Cody-Buffalo Bill-after
all these years of intimacy with British
high life, brought back to his native
land the true pronunciation of the Eng
lish ZAP
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26

A person is prematurely old when bald
ness occurs before the forty-fifth year.
Use Halls Hair Remover to keep the
scalp healthy and prevent badness.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26

George G, Grumbling, who lived at
Nineveh, committed suicide, No Won
der, with such name and living in a
place with such name.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26
THE
Londonderry Sitter,
So, Londonderry, Vermont.

Mr., Gladstone, aged eighty-two, takes
six-mile walks every day,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26


Standard Medicine Co
Gent tmpn: Ia reply to YOU letter in relation
TO PERUVIAN NERVE COMPOUND, | would
sav that | have used The formula In many cases
OF nervous pros ration aud "rsrn exhaustion,
aud | consider 1.-THE finest combination of ner-
vines Vet known TO mettlcal science ls effects
have been very satisfactory, assure YOU.
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See what the President of Oak Grove Farm
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Gen. .emcu: Having heeH u constant user OF
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NtENh COMPOUND in my practice AID am
:. 3 f..escH tt.ug 70 daItr w4th extremely SAT .
f.,r- o-y results Ne.r ua.y voa :.
EEEN THOMPSON, NJ ID.
Fo1. Sale by
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LEONARD, Londonderry, VT
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-02-26

1t is not what its proprietors say, but
what Hoods Sarsaparilla does, that
makes it sell, and wins the confidence of
the people.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-12-12

NEWARK, N. j., Dec. 12.-An ecclesias-
tical trial, which will probably rival that
OF DIR. McGlynn. will be called today in
the diocese of Newark, which is under the
supervision of Bishop Wigger. Father
Patrick Corrigan, rector of the church OF
Our Lady of Grace in HOboken, has been
cited to appear for causing TO be published
over his own signature statements which
the bishop charges to be false. Father
Corrigan has been making a vigorous
protest against the introduction of
foreign ideas into the management
OF the church in this country and
the charges grow out of a letter
published on this subject by the priest.
1t is likely that MonsignOr Satolli, who
now has almost paPal power in this coun-
try, viii be called upon to- decide finally
between the priest and his bishop, but
the court before which he will be tried
today will consist of the Bishop, the
Chancellor of the Diocese, prosecution
and the counsel for the defendent; all
but the latter are selected by the Bishop.
Archbishop Corrigan and Cardinal Glib
bons have not as yet interfered in the