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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24

Sometimes there are facts that point
either to the existence of sixth sense
or to connection among the other five
that resolves them all into one. One
noted example of a blind man who is
apparently not Inconvenience to any
great degree thereby is Herreshoff, the
boatbullder, a man able to plan a
Yacht or steamboat with symmetrical
and beautiful model, find his way about
MS shipyard and manage a large force
of workmen better than most men with
two good eyes could do. Another man.
equally remarkable, is a Massachusetts
farmer, stone blind, but who superin-
tends successfully the details of 700
acres. He buys his own live stock.
Judging of age, flesh, breed and other
qualities simply by passing his hands
over the animal, and he is never de-
celved. The nerve power from the lost
eyes seems somehow to have passed TO
the other senses and quickened them
powerfully. All the senses are resolya-
bic INTO the one of touch, and eyesight
is often made up for by acuteness in
the finger tips. But no acuteness of
touch has as yet been able to make a
deaf mans nerves detect the vibrations
OF sound against his finger tips. Per-
maps machine will one day be invent
ed which will enable him to do this.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24

Inc warm suns are starting the usual
snowslides and avalanches in the Cas-
cade and Olympic mountains, says a
dispatch from Seattle, Wash. From
Sultan City, mining camp in the Cas-
cades, a curious sight is reported. The
men at work in the Silver Top tunnel
heard noise, and rushing out found a
vast snow3lide coming down the noun
tam not 800 yards away. In the middle
OF mass of snow ten rods wide by a
quarter of a mile long were five bears
and fourteen mountain goats. The ava
lanche plunged over the cliff, and the
whole menagerie except one bear was
buried in the debris
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24
{. ;. FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE "a, 1892
THRAslilNe GRAIN.
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Why The American Cuitivator Thinks
That Late Thrashing Is Safest.
The advent of horse power and steam
fhrashing machines has nearly every.
where been signalized by increasing ear
illness in getting grain out of the straw.
Why farmers who are in no hurry to
sell should want TO thrash directly after
harvest has always been puzzle to us
We suspect it is not the farmers who
are hurried. 1t is the army of travelling
thrashing machine owners, each in
search of job, When they get enc it
is a signal for all the farmers in the
neighborhood to follow. As the owner
of the machine seductively puts the
case, she may not be around again until
very late. 1t is better to thrash while
days are long, SO that jobs can perhaps
be finished in single day"
So, by these and like arguments, the
dirtiest and most disagreeable work of
the whole year and the one that always
requires the severest labor is crowded
into the hottest weather. Not only this.
but the grain is often injured because
got out of its chaff before drying out.
We believe in some cases where grain is
cut green that it may take sap from
chaff, if not from stalk, while drying
out before being thrashed. In the case
of barley this increased weight of berry
from late thrashing is of great impor-
lance.
What is gained by early thrashing?
Simply the satisfaction of knowing how
much crops have yielded, and having
nasty job out of the way. So many
thrash early that it is rare that farmers
get any better prices for that first mark
eted. On the contrary, as this is the
time when those most pressed for money
are obliged to market their crop, the
price at this time is apt to be depressed.
In most localities there is too much COM
petition in thrashing. If one machine
owner will not take the job late, there
are plenty others who will Many small
jobs may be better left until cold
weather and be thrashed with fail than
to pay rates that the owners of expen-
slve thrashing machines are obliged to
charge. If, as we believe, the tendency
among eastern farmers is to grow more
fruit and vegetables and less grain, it
will necessitate more hand thrashing in
winter. This will furnish winter work
for help needed in summer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24
Joy on Legs.

That is what Mr. Charles F. Lummis
calls his journey ON foot from Ohio to
California. He made the distance,
3,5O7 miles by the routes he took, in l43
days, and if we are to believe his &C.
count he never had so much fun in his
life. Real tramps, those who make
their living at it rs profession, in one
or two instances tried to rob him. not
recognizing him at all as a man and a
brother He sent his luggage by eA
press and carried with him only matches,
tobacco, fishing tackle and writing ma
terial. He wore knickerbockers because
nobody except an experienced walker
knows the nuisance of couple of feet
OF fapping trousers. AS to his feet he
was shod in Apache moccasins, one pair
of which Mr.. Lummis would not give
for carload of civilized shoes. He
says If one is unaccustomed to walking,
broad soled, strong shoes are best, but
if the experienced walker starts on
tramp he will find most comfort in be-
ing shod as lightly as possible. At first,
with thin moccasins his feet became
sore and infiamed, but few days tough
ened them and he had no more trouble.
His money Mr.. Lummis carried in
$3.50 gold pieces strapped in leather
belt around his body. There were rest
ing places in his journey where the dis
play OF twenty dollar gold piece would
have cost him his life, 1t may be men
toned that in addition to the other items
he carried a revolver. Thus equipped
and thus tramping he tasted for nearly
half year the delights OF earthly para
disc
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24
Culture of Garden Vegetables.


In the report of the horticulturist of
the Maine experiment station, for 1891
certain points in the culture of cabbages,
tomatoes and elephants are discussed.
In the culture of cabbages it was found
that the best results We're obtained by
transplanting several times. Plants
grown in fiowerpots till ready to be
placed in the field were better than those
grown in boxes. 1t was observed that
some varieties of cabbages are attacked
by the cabbage worm much worse than
others. Those varieties having firm,
close heads are least injured. Of the
twenty varieties grown, those recon-
mended for general culture are jersey
Wakefield, Brunswick, Early Summer
and Flat Dutch. The old Early York is
condemned.
The following is a summary of the
experiments III tomato culture: /. An
important requisite to successful tomato
culture is that the plants be kept growing
vigorously: a condition involving rich
soil and frequent tillage. g Frequent
lfahsliantinS irrahoo otUcky plants. 3.
Other things being equal, the earliness
and productivencss of tomatoes is in d.
rect proportion to the earliness of setting
IN the field. 4. Trimming plants after a
part of the fruit had set increased the
yield by more than one-third. 5. The
best varieties for general use appear to
be l5notum, Perfection, Beauty, Golden
Queen, and possibly Prelude.
Elephants are not extensively grown
in Maine, but the varieties recommended
for home use are Early Dwarf Purple
and Early Long Purple.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24

feature unprecedented in the his
tory Of presidential conventions of a
great party was the presence of the two
women alternate delegates ut Miuneapo-
lis. One Of the l,.dieS, Mrs L A. ,ien
klls, WAS IA sc.3ool teacher before npr
marriage. The other. Mrs. G. G.. Carrie
ton. is a daughter uf the Mormon Elder
Snow. but loved Gentle outsider both
wisely ami well, and therefore deserted
MormOmdonl To wed him. and l,yed han,
py ever after.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24

An interesting report comes from An.
derson, Ind, to the effect that an enter.
prlsing glass manufacturer of that town
mas discovered the lost art of casting
glass tubes which the ancient Egyptians
ana Pheincians practiced with entire
success, Glass of the toughness and
durablilty requisite for molding into
pipes, together with process by which
anneallng might be dispensed with. have
been diligently sought through many
years by inventors. If the Indiana man
mas succeeded his reward is likely to be
correspondingly great.-Chicago Her
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24
Wages of Farm Laborers.

The statistician of the United States
has prepared report on sae ,vasoe of
farm labor. the result of nine investi.a-
lions from 1866 to 1892. with prior rec
ords of the wages as far back as 1910.
The report SLOWS monthly rates both
with and without board for the season
or year and also by the day in harvest
time. Itshows that for ten years wages
have been very uniform and we'll sus-
tanned in spite of fluctuations in prices
OF farm products, aud Sat steady de-
mand exists, with a positive scarcity Ct
farm labor in large portion of the coun-
fry.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24
Fewer Reptiles Than Formerly.

The variety of forms which reptilian
life now presents is small indeed com
pared with what existed during that
vast period of time which interviewed
between the final formation of the coal
deposits and the formation of the chalk
which constitutes the north and south
downs of England.-Quarterly Review.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24

Little Dixie Edwards, the daughter of
Il. FL. Edwards and wife, of Maury CITY,
Tenn, is eight months old, and weighs
thirty-one pounds, having fallen off five
pounds in the last three weeks. She
measures twenty-one inches around the
chest, seven inches around the forearm
seven and half between the elbow anu
shoulder, and nine inches around the
calf OF the leg.-Cor. st. Louis Re-
public
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24
THE

s. ma nlcuy, Vermont,

a marked laatur" Of the Republican,
convention WIS The uumber uf new men
among its delegates They were not
men absolutely, but they We're
compared with those whose
have been familiar ut such ma
gatherings ever since the war,
The old captains are laying down the
leadership and new ones are taking it
mp The prominent names, familiar for
nearly thirty years, will be nearly all
changed by 1896
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24
The TrOtting Bred Stallion
~:Allen Wilkes,:-

viii make the season of 1892 at the sta
bic of his owner, at
East Dorset. Vt.
Sired by Mambrino Wilkes. 22S 81.
Sire Of Arthur Wilkes, 300, Mischief,
224 -, Il. NJ. " likes. 225 ID. &C.. he by
Geo. Wilkes. 222: Is dam by kearsarge,
Sire Of dam Of X. NJ. Wilkes, 225: I'd
dan by Gen. Lyon, one of below go.
Allen Wilkes is sire of winners of LIST
and ~ money in 3,year- Old race and the
fist 3-year-old TO get a record better
th.n . minutes in Il race. bred in the
cuuu y, also cnr of the winners in three
ID CLASS at Cam ridge, n. Y, over
a 'a &C. field Il good ones He was the
winner o. ti'st lGizc in The sweepstakes
f"r : ions five yeas old md over with
.beir @rj. in 1871
Call o. o. address
CT. II. II Fed,
East Dorset, VT
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24

California has a new idea in fuel, II
Is peach stones. In places where the
canning and drying industries are pur-
sued peach stones lie about by the car
load, and 1t has occurred to some genius
to utilize them for burning. They make
a fragrant, brightly burning fire, which
gives ont as much heat as the same
amount of coal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24

Hoods Sarsaparilla has the most MERIT.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has won unequaled
SUCCESS
Hoods Sarsaparilla accomplishes the
greatest CURES.
Is it not the medicine for you.
Constipation is caused by loss of the
peristaltic action of the bowels Hoods
Pills restore this action and invisorate
the liver.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24

Ia there any kind of reference or in.
slnuation or anything in the following
sentence from the British magazine
English Illustrated, occurring in an ar
ticle on Prince George, the new heir to
the throne: The undoubted brain
power that he possesses is inherited per-
haps from the prince consort as well as
from the queen of Denmark.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24

Two lines warranted Genuine
Sawyers Suits, bearing F. A. & j..
Sawyer hanger, advertised by dealers
in town as bargains at Sl2, our price
$40 and a Good Hat thrown in.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24
$500.

Two lines Scotch wool, dark and
light color, very durable. Good for
mill or meeting. Extra good wear
ers, and hat given you.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24

Punch and Judy shows still continue
10 draw crowds in London and seem TO
De regarded by the populace as the acme
OF uproarious humor.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24

The total pension payments for the
fiscal year ending June 80 will be nearly
Or unite Sl43. 900. 900.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24

Phladelph has curiosity worth
noting. 1t is Chinaman who can sneak
German fueptly. Where now is the
Chinaman in This country that can speak
English?
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24

A work of giant dimensions has been
undertaken by the celebrated Chinese
scholar, DIR. J. J. NJ. de Groot. under
the comprehensive title of 1.-THE Reli-
gious System of China" During his
long soiourn in China the author care
fully collected, sifted and arranged his
materials from Chinese literature and
personal observation. The work will
consist of seven books, to be published
in twelve stout octave volumes of $50 to
800 pages.
Each book will deal with separate
part-thc first. with the funeral rites:
the second. the grave; the third. with
taoism; the fourth. with the worship
aud Precipitation of divinities; the fifth,
with Chinese Buddhism; the sixth, with
the state religion, and the seventh and
last. with the two great churches Of
China. the taoist and the Buddhist
Philadelphia Ledger.
Etery b. 80, "A. nj OIL Lini-
ment sold Is warranted by the pro- RET r.
to give satisfaction or moni viii be re-
funded.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24
500.

This is a strictly all-wool brown
check, an extra good al-purpose
suit for farmers and mechanics, and
a hat to 60 with them, free.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-06-24

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Ladies' Jersey Vests, Sc.
Ladies fast black Hoes, Sc.
Ladies' Muslin Chemisc 25c.
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Ladies Muslin Night Gowns so
Window Shades with fix.
lures complete, 20, IS & 35'
GOOD CARPETS,
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Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-21
SOL ooHN.
A Ventura Merchant Who Should Be
Patronized.

A Ventura Merchant Who Should Be
Patronized.
Though Ventura has many large and
attractive business houses, perhaps that
OF Mr.. Sol. Coin is as popular as any.
Mr.. Cohn is large dealer in staple
and fancy groceries, provisions, and
similar articles, Being business man
Of great experience, Judgment and abil-
ity, understanding thoroughly the vary
ing phases of business, and being pro-
vided with the ability to meet each
successive condition.
Mr.. Cohn appreciates thoroughly the
business proposition that people want
the very best goods at as low price as
is possible. The result of his consistent
observance of the excellent policy he has
adopted is that his business is constant
ly increasing, and he finds himself every
once in while obliged to make in
creased efforts to meet the demand. His
stock OF goods is marked by excellence
and freshness. His goods are always
just what are wanted, and fully worth
the price asked. Mr.. Cohn is an old
resident of the city of Ventura, and has
always shown proper interest in its
development He is a successful mer-
chant, and deservedly go.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-21
sPURLoCK 8 CAPIro.

Energetic Young Business Men Who Are
Forging Ahead.
These enterprising young gentlemen
conduct one of the largest stocked stores
in Ventura. They make speciality OF
books, stationery, periodicals and no.
tions, and carry very complete assort-
ment in their line. They are energetic,
wide awake business men, and COM
mand the bulk of the trade in and about
Ventura. They have lately obtained
the agency for the Wheeler & Wilson
sewing machine, and also are sole
agents for the celebrated Victor bicycle.
They have sold a large number of the
machines lately, as the roads of Ventura
are very even and smooth, and the Vic
tor bicycle has found much favor among
the people. Messrs. Spurlock & Capito
are also agents for the Ventura, Los An
geles and San Francisco papers, and all
orders left with them will receive
prompt attention. The firm of Spur
lock and Capito has been established in
Ventura for the past five years, and the
lucrative trade they now enjoy is the re-
cult of close attention to business and
always treating their customers and
strangers with courtesy.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-21
WALKER s CONNER.

The Leading Grocery Firm of the Grow
ing City,
That business in this lively town is in
flourishing condition may be easily
seen by visit to the bustling place Of
business of Walker 4 Conner, dealers
in groceries and provisions, crockery,
glassware and other articles. This en-
terprising firm is also the local agent for
the Union Ice company, and does large
business in dispensing this cooling mer-
chandise.
The firm is made up OF old residents
of the city, men who have won de-
served reputation for integrity. enter
prise and business judgment. They have
watched the growing demands of the
city and its people, and have always, in
consequence, been ready. for any new
phase of business which might arise.
The result is that they have acquired q
most enviable clientele, and have the
confidence OF the public to rare
degree. The firms stock is always made
up of the very best articles to be had
and they treat their customers with all
possible consideration, thereby holding
all as permanent patrons.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-21
COLLINs's BANK
One of the solidest Institutions
Ventura.

One of the solidest Institutions of
Ventura.
One of the solid institutions of Ven
tura is the bank of VIM. Collins and
Sons. 1t is bank conducted on libera
as well as safe principles, and is recog-
nized as ably conducted all through
Southern California. 1t has large
share of the business of Ventura, it's
deposit account showing the confidence
in which it is held by the business men
of the city. The officers of the bank are !:
d. Edward Collins, president; j. s.
Collins, cashier; and j. O. Morrison,
assistant cashier. The stability OF the
business interests are largely due to the
conservative policy pursued by the
bank, and no list of the business inter
ests of the city would be complete with
out word regarding its successful
career. Beginning in modest way, it
has forced itself into position of prom
inence in the monetary affairs OF Ven
tura.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-21
j. G. DAVIS.
A Successful Ventura Grocery Man of
AcknoWIedeed Ability,

A Successful Ventura Grocery Man of
Acknowledged Ability.
Situated in the Masonic block is one
of the most thoroughly equipped and
well-stocked grocery houses in Ventura.
j. @. Davis is the proprietor of the
place and he has always looked after
the best interests of his patrons and
and has always given them the best in
his line. In fact, Mr.. Davis's stock is
60 well assorted and varied, and is of
such unusual excellence that it is diff
cult to mention any article as specially
without mentioning them all. Mr..
Davis takes Aufficient pride in his busi-
ness to always see that his customers
are served promptly and politely, and to
this feature is due, in no small degree,
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-21
cHAVFEE AND BoNEsrEL.
General Merchandise Dealers Who Do a
Large Business.

General Merchandise Dealers Who Do q
Large Business.
Among the leading importers and
dealers in general merchandise and pro.
duce of all kinds, of San Buena Ventura,
are W. S. Chaffee and @. D. Bonestel
This firm transacts its business at 196
Main street, at the corner of Palm street,
and are within easy access of travel.
These gentlemen have had an extended
experience in their special business at
the head OF which they stand.
The Office of this,frm is the rendez-
vous of buyers who are seeking the best
and choicest in the way of produce. An
excellent stock is always on hand or else
will be secured at short notice, and it
can always be depended upon to be in
the best possible condition. One thing
which is universally said of Messrs.
Chaffee & Bonestel is that their repre-
sentations can always be depended on.
Their prices are always at bed rock, and
in all respects do they give satisfaction.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-21
j. M. KAISER.
The Proprietor of yentura's Favorite
Market.

The Proprietor of ventura's Favorite
Market.
J. M. Kaiser, the proprietor OF the
elegant market on Main street, between
Oak and California. at Ventura, has a
reputation extending throughout the
length and breadth of the county. Mr..
Kaiser is dealer in all kinds of fresh
meats, and his many patrons have long
since learned that he sells at the very
lowest prices. Heis man of great public
spirit, and is, and has been, ever ready
to assist in anything that will tend to
upbuild not only the city in which he
resides but the county as we'll. AS a
business man, Mr.. Kaiser takes high
rank for his honorable, fair dealing
methods, which have given tohim an
enviable reputation among all with
whom he has came in contact. Ventura
is proud of ]. M. Kaiser, and it would
be well If she had more citizens like
him. %
Los Angeles herald., 1892-08-21
A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS.

The Ventura Mercantile and Produce
Company's Enterprise
The Ventura Mercantile and Produce
company is one Of the best known busi-
ness houses at that place. The estab-
lishment embraces all of the various
offices that perfectly fitted store can
handle. In addition to constructing a
staple and fancy grocery store, the pro-
prietors also are commission merchants
in all kinds of produce, shipping goods
to all parts of the world. They are gen.
eral brokers and forwarding agents, and
also have the agency for the American
Tea company. Fruits and poultry are
among their specialties.
The managers are able, energetic
men, of unauestionable integrity, and
excellent business judgment. They
have built up business of great value
to themselves, and to the city and
county.