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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-09
locks are very long they have quite a

locks are very long they have quite a
terrible appearance.
At signal nil the inhabitants of the
village assembled ON the seashore. There
were about 200 persons, They plunged
into the water, each carrying a branch Of
the cocoa palm
At given distance from the shore they
turned toward it and formed compact
half circle, each one holding his palm
branch perpendicularly in the water,
thus forming kind Of seine. The leader
of the party gave II signal, and this living
net approached the shore gradually, in
perfect order, driving before it multi
tude of fishes, Surrounded by this living
wall and caught in the cocoa palm
branches, many of the fishes were cast on
the sand by the waves, and Others were
killed with sticks.
The women gathered up the fishes il
baskets. Some were at once taken to the
cabin of the chief of the village, and some
were cooked for NJ Marin over hot coal,
: and given to him without seasoning, but
with bananas and cocoanut milk to com
plete the meal.-Youth's Companion.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-09
ODDS AND ENDS.
The first paper makers were the wasps.

The first paper makers were the wasps.
An oyster may carry as many as s,00O,-
900 eggs.
Avarice is always poor, but poor by
its own fault. johnson.
Bad luck is the only kind that comes
to people who trust in luck,
A long liver line in the hand shows an
excellent natural constitution,
The laying of the Atlantic cable was
begun Mt Valentia in Ireland in 1857.
General Scott is said to have prided
himself on his knowledge of philology.
The good little boy who wouldn'tsteal
q pin doesn't scruple to swipe piece of
ice.
"Who ever saw horse, woman or
a sword faithful" says an oriental a.
tirist.
The discreet man will not forget when
ladies are absent that gentlemen may be
present.
Pompeys pillar at Alexandria was
neither erected by Pompey nor to his
memory.
It is estimated that New York city
uses about 100000 incandescent lights
every day.
Latimer's father was an honest, Goo
fearing English peasant who prayed will
his children.
Recruits for the Chinese army are no
accepted unless they can jump a ditcl
six feet wide.
The wise La Rochefoucauld once saic
that parody to be bearable must be bet
ter than the original.
The Feejees have ware glazed witt
the rosin of a tree, but it appears to hav
been derived from Europe.
Salt toughens the fiber of white of egl
and should never be added to cooke,
ones until they are ready to be eaten.
There is said to be only one hotel il
this country, and that one in Philadel
phia, which has library for the use of it
guests.
In poll taken among the editors c
France by The Petit Journal as to VIII
in their opinions should constitute tn
real Academy lola led with 1, 193vote.
Life insurance dates from almost tn
year 1850 and was the invention of Che,
alier de Mere, Flemish nobleman, an
Able Blaise Pascal, the famous Jesut
priest.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-09

John Hanson Craig, with his wife and
3-year-old child, are visiting James An
derson and james Mcpherson, relatives.
Craig's holne is in .Danville, Hendricks
county, but he has been in the show bust
ness since his babyhood. In answer to
questions ho said:
II now weigh 907 pounds and am 81
years old. At birth weighed II pounds;
at II months weighed n pounds; at
years, 2O6 pounds, At that time | tool:
the 81 900 premium at Barnum's baby
show in New York city in the year 1893
At years weighed 302 pounds; at l.,
years, 4O5 pounds; at 90, 601 pounds; "a,
90, 725 pounds; at 81, 1853 pounds; at 2S
TIA pounds; at 20, 79l pounds; az 80. 500
pounds; at 81, $50, and my preseu;
weight is just 907 pounds. aa6 feot
inches high. measure 8 feet and 4
inches around the hips, AZ inches around
the ankle, 90, inches around the knee
| 66 inches around the thigh next to Tx
body. require Al yar& for suit O
clothes and pounds of yarn for stoci.
ings."
Mrs. Craig is a good looking blond
weighs 1870 pounds and formerly accom-
panied her husband in the role of snaA
charmer as "Zola Ayres. "-Indiaaapoli
| Journal.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-09
At the Commencement.

"Mr. Yaleblue. want to ask you a
question" remarked the Wellesley maid
en- to her partner as they entered the
conservatory.
"a thousand if you like" replied the
gallant collegian.
"What is kiss?'
The young man was taken aback, but
quickly pulled himself together and
firmly said, "This is.
"Sir," replied the indignant seeker aft
er higher culture, "you misunderstood
me. The Interrogation put to you was
mathematical problem which Thought
might interest student from Yale col
lege."
"It does, it Does" said the junior as
he twirled his light mustache, "but if
it's conundrum give it up"
The maiden's eyes sparkled, and there
was music in her voice as she threw,out
the answer, "Why, it's nothing, divided
by two. Truth.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-09
APeouliar Method of Fishing.

At Tetulia, one of the islands of Ocean
lea, M. Aylic Marin witnessed peculiar
method of fishing. The scene, as he de-
cribes it, is picturesque and interesting
The costume of the natives of Tetulia is
a kind of short tunic of seaweed or leaves
They powder the hair white with chalk
and wear wreaths of gardenias or red
hibiscus on their heads and around their
necks. The warriors, unlike the men of
peace, powder their hair red. AS their
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-09
A Generous Magistrate.

Mr.. Corser, a London magistrate, has
left the north district for that Of the
west. After taking leave Of the officials
Mr.. Holmes, the missionary, said il
might be unknown to the public, but il
was nevertheless the fact that if Mr.
Corser were compelled to send mar
with family to Jail he took care that
the family was looked after while the
man was away. Many man on leaving
prison had been so overcome by the kind
ness which had been shown his family
that a lasting good lad been effected
which the Jail could not bring about
EYchanna
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-09

New England Farmer advises, in addi-
ton to the regular crops grown, that
you sow peas and oats and stop buying
bran and cotton seed.
The Massachusetts, Plowman says that
peas and oats sown together make excel
lent fodder to feed green. They also are
among the best of crops for winter feed
ing.
When preparing the ground for pota-
toes, see that you have the soil fine and
mellow down where the seed goes.
A correspondent, writing to Southern
Cultivator, says that he finds there is a
great demand in the early spring for
green onions, using top and bulb, before
onions with bulbs come in, and for thi
purpose the best variety is the Egyptian.
In the treatment of plant diseases, the
copper sprays gain in favor.
Forty-six states and territories now
possess an agricultural college and ex-
pertinent station.
COUGHING LEADS TO CONSUMPTION
-. p.f..,,, s,.,,,a tho ronSh at once
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-09

The advertising of Hoods Sarsaparilla
appeals to the sober, common sense OF
thinking people, because it is true; and il
is always fully substantiated by endorse
ments which in the financial world would
be accepted without moments hesita
ton. They tell the story-llOOD'S
UR ES.
Hoods Sarsaparilla positively cures
even when all others fail. 1t has Il record
of success uuequalled by any other
medicines.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-09

A certain Turkish pasha's visit to the
Bank Of England was the occasion of a
curious misunderstanding. The governor
of the bank placed small bundle OF
bank notes in the hand of the pasha, re-
marking that it represented 81, 100000
Ibrahim Pasha, thinking it a compliment
airy gift, proceeded to pocket the notes
and they had the greatest difficulty In
convincing him that the notes had beer
placed in his hand merely as curiosity
and not as gift, when he reluctantly
and with a crestfallen mien restored
them to the governor.-London Tt-Bits
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-09

An amusing paragraph which has
been going the rounds of the press sta.s
that the publishers Of German u,o1-
recently did a neat thing Ii 81.
advertising. They caused to be lnserteu
in most of the newspapers notice to the
effect that IA certain nobleman of wealth
and high position DESTROYS of finding a
wife wanted one who resembled the
heroine in the novel named. Thcreupon
every marriageable woman who saw the
notice bought the book in order to see
what the heroine was like, and the work
had an immense sale.-Printers' Ink.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-09

COUGHING LEADS TO CONSUMPTION
Kemp's Balsam stops the cough at once.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-09
A Turn of the Wheel.

There is a man who 20 years ago had
a fortune almost within his grasp-today
he is begging his bread"
'.How sad! What prevented his Sc
curing it,"
ga detective nabbed him at the last
moment. "-Detroit Tribune
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-09
Tasted SOapy.

Uncle Wayback-I declare, Elvira,
this knife tastes soapy, same as the other
one.
Shrewd Niece--It's too bad, uncle, but
city servants are so careless. Try eat
ing with Your fork. Maybe that's clean.
New York Weekly.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-09
strongly Endorsed.

moment. Detroit Tribune.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-09

Passing the house late at night, you see
the quick CHANGING Of lights from room
to room. 1t is all over. Death in the
summer house!
THE DARK SIDE AND THE LIGHT.
Here is an aged mother-aged, but not
infrm. You think you will have the joy
of caring for her wants a good while yet
AS she goes from house to house, to chill
dren and grandchildren, her coming is a
dropping of sunlight in the dwelling.
Your children see her coming through
the lane, and they cry, Grandmother
Gomez Care for you has marked up her
face with many deep wrinkle, and her
back stoops with carrying your burdens.
Some day she is'very quiet. She saysshe
is not sick, but something tells you you
will not much longer have mother. She
will sit with you no more at the table
nor at the hearth. Her soul goes out so
gently you do not exactly know the mo-
ment of its going. Fold the hands that
have done so many kindnesses for you
right over the heart that has beat with
love toward you since before you were
born. Let the pilgrim rest. She is weary.
Death in the summer housed
Gather about us what we will of com
fort and luxury, when the pale messen-
ger comes he does not stopto look at the
architecture of the house before he comes
in, nor entering does he wait to examine
the pictures we have gathered ON the
wall, or bending over your pillow he
does not stop to see whether there is a
color In the cheek, or gentleness in the
eye. or intelligence in the brow. But
what of that? Must we stand forever
mourning among the graves of our dead
mol MOI The people in Bengal bring
cages of birds to the graves of their dead
and then they open the cages, and the
birds go singing heavenward. So would
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ler's report corroborated his claim. Up
to 1885 they were declared invalid. There
was no declaration in 1856.
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KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
ative; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
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1HB WORLDS FAIR!
The Chicago lnter-OCean
The Weekly Union!
BOTH ONLY S2 4 YEAR.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

StEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE.
- ceived at the Office of the Board of Trustees
Of the southern California state AsyIum for
the Insane and Inebriates. at the Farmers Ex-
change Bank Building, San BeVnardiuO Cali
fOrnia, until l = O'Clock noon MONDAY the
21st day of August, 1898, for the following
branches oflabor and materials TO be furnished
for the er6ctiOn and conn pletiOn of a ward
building for the Southern California State
Asylum for the Insane ana Inebriates located
at the Asylum, SaE Bernardino County Cali
torniA. Separate bids will be received and
separate contracts made for the furnishing of
the materials for and doing the
l. Mason and ironwork (including grading
concrete brick work, stone, cast and WrOughr
ironwcrk and steel beams).
2. Carpenter and plasterer's work Including
carpentry. miIlwOrk, hardware glass and
glazing, Iathing and plastering).
3. Plumbing, gas-htting, and steam heating
work
/. Galvanized iron and tinwork
3. Painting ana polishing.
6. Electric work.
Plans and specifications can be seen md
blank forms of proposals obtained NJ the Ol4ice
OF the Board Of Trustees, Farmers Eychanoe
Bank Building. San Bernardino California
and at the ONCE OF William Curleit, Architect
Phelan Building, San Francis o. California
Ench proposal must be accompanied by 4
bond Of 0 per cent. OF the amount of the pro-
posal rendered
No Chinese labor or materials manufactured
by Chinese labor are to be used In the con-
struciiOn OF said ward building.
Contractors TO accept Controllers warrant
on the state treasurer in payment of above
works.
The Board of Trustees reserves the right To
reject any or all bids if found necessary as the
public good may require.
Board OF Trustees OF the Southern California
State Asylum for the Insane and Inebriates
II. l.. DREW, Chairman.
JOHN MORTON, Secretary. jy22-td
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The more critical, and those whose busi-
ness IL is to keep themselves read up on
home criticism regarding the fair, and
who have known of my home quarters,
have said to me: You Californians
when at home have high ideal of what
should be, or you are natural born kick
ers.' California made lesser mistake in
allowing the exhibit OF wines, also that of
Jeilies, etc. to be made in the general
buildings at the expense of the exhibit in
the State building.
sACRAMENT0's CONTRIBUTION.
"The Sacramento County exhibit in the
State building is we'll located to catch the
attention of the public. 1t is very good
exhibit of cared-for fruits, ETC., and is in
Yiting and attractive, and, what is still
better, the exhibit is well looked after.
We called there going East. and many
times after our return, and only once
were we there that both McMullen and
Murphy were not at their posts OF duty,
and then one was at hand looking out for
things and talking to inquirers. They
seem to be on hand and at the work all
the time. l am now designing a special
medal for the man that can name me a
State that beats California's State build
ing exhibit for its novelty and attract
lveness, and another will be given to one
who can name deserving exhibit that
is as we'll looked after as is Sacramento
County's.
THE MIDWAY MEDLEY.
1.-THE Midway Plaisance' is the daisy
end of the great fair. 1t extends out to-
ward the city in a most appealing way. 1t
is great collection of foreign shows.
frauds, plays, sale stands. etc. Some of
them were originally planned on the
square, and were intended to amuse and
instruct the American home slayer but
either from passing through our Custom
house or from listening to the American
suggester, many of those sideshows are
Americanized frauds. Buffalo Bill was
cute enough TO put his show on ground
outside the fence. and in doing so kept
the dignity and merit OF his enterprise
intact. We started in one morning at
the city end Of the Midway Plaisance and
its double line of wonders. The first was
from 'Lapland' and gave little zest to
our excited curiosity. The second was
an exhibition of native South African
coasters III their huts, particularly in
great 'rlckety rocket, tramity tramp
back kward and forward 'soiled and WOOL
ly' dance, all i'll Adams fig-leaf garment
and TO cain music. over half of this
gang were saddle colored, good featured
and cute-eyed natives Of Virginia or Ken
lucky, and one is safe in betting his life
on the proposition. One could go through
this Midway medley and dance to the
changes and write a book if duty so
pressed itself. We were going in and out
at fine gate-after-gate gait. The money
situation with me was getting simpiy
alarming. Bankruptcy was sure and
certain if our strength held out. Every
show has its outer gate and its inner gate
and Its sanctum, sanctorum, etc. Every
turn was coin forced from me. We
would not suueal.'
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NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDS.

DURSUANT TO A RESOLUTION OF THE
Il Board Of Directors OF Modesto Irrigation
District, duly given and made on the goth
day OF uly, A. D., 1888.
Notice is hereby given that said Board OF
Directors will sell to the highest and best bid
der the bonds OF said irrigation district 10 tbe
amount ofS14o, 900, bearing interest at the
rate OF per cent. per annum, payable semi
annually, on the nrst days Of January and
July OF each year on the presentation OF the
interest coupons at the Office OF the Treasurer
OF said district.
said bonds are issued by the Board or Di-
rectors OF Modesto Irrigation District in ac-
cordance with and by the authority Of an Act
OF the Legislature Of the State OF California.
entitled An Act to provide for the organiza-
ton and government Of irrigation districts
and TO provide for the acquisition of water
and other property. and for the distribution
of water thereby for irrigation purposes" :" ap-
proved March 7, 1887
Said bonds will be sold tor cash. and NOT for
less than 80 per centum Of the face value
thereof
Sealed proposals and bids for the purchase
OF sald bonds will be received by the said
Board OF Directors at their Office in the city
OF Modesto, county OF stanislaus State OF Cal
1fornia, and may be addressed 10 or left with
= ,; ABBOTT, the Secretary Of said board, at
mOdesto- Cal, at any time after the cate OF
this notice, ana until $50 O'Clock P. n on the
l7IH DAY OF AUGUST, A. D., 1893, at
which time ana place the said sale viii be
made.
Said bonds will be each Of the determination
OF $500, and Will be negotiable IN form and
viii conform in all respects to the require
ments of said Act
The Board Of Directors reserve the right to
reject any or all bids.
Bids must be sealed and addressed to the
secretary Of said board and indorsed: PRO
posals Tor Modesto Irrigation District Bonds-v
Done by order of the Board OF Directors Oh
Modesto Irrigation District July go 1993.
W. Fl. FINLEY, President.
G. 8. ABBOTT, Secretary. jy22-td
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YOUNG LADIES INSTITUTE.

A Pleasant Time Enjoyed at the In
sUallation of No. II.
The installation of officers Of Young
Ladies' Institute No. Il was pleasant
affair. District Deputy Miss Annie Con-
Ian performed the ceremonies. The fol-
lowing officers were installed: Past
President, Mrs. J. W. Wiilem; President,
Miss Mary Morley; First Vice President,
Miss Maggie Hallanan; Second Vice
President. Miss Lena Danis; Recording
and Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Mary
A. Nagle; Financial Secretary, Miss Nell
lie Denny; Treasurer, Miss Mary Null
laney; Marshal, Miss Minnie Fisher; In
side Sentinel Miss Mary O'Brien; out
side Sentinel, Miss X. Haggerty; Ply
sician, Miss Josephine Callahan; Board of
Directors-Miss Agnes Burns, Miss Mat
tie Hicks, Miss Mary Haggerty, Miss
Lille Denny and Mrs. j. J. Buchanan.
Mrs. Mary A. Nagle was elected Grand
Director for the sixth Grand Convention
of the Young Ladies' Grand Institute.
Mrs. ]. W. Willem was appointed Dis
trict Deputy of Young Ladies' Institute
No. II. AS Past President she was pre-
sented with handsome diamond bin.
The presentation speech was made by
Grand Director Mrs. Nagle.
A reception was rendered to the visit
ing members, Miss Annie Conlan of
Grass Valley and Miss Finnie of Spo-
kane, Wash. Refreshments were served
and good time was enjoyed by those
present.
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DISCRIMINATING ASSESSMENTS.
THREE TO ONE.

Mr.. Hebron asked what per cent. Of
discrimination Mr.. Ryan thought was ex-
ereised against the railroad, and was
answered that he thought it was as I75 or
200 to 65. The railroad property was
doubled and only the natural increase of
property affected the other classes.
The assessments for seven years, he
claimed, were all invalid and the Control
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OPEN-AIR CONCERT.
Music at the Plaza To-Nlorrow by the
Hussar Band.

Music at the Plaza To-Morrow by the
Hussar Band.
The following choice selections have
been made by Professor Franz, leader of
the Hussar Band, for the open-air con-
cert at the Plaza on Sunday evening, and
which will commence at half-past 7
o'clock:
/. March-"Bay State Commandery"....
W. h. Burrell
Introducing "Adestes FideleSr; last
number conducted by the late P. S.
Gilmore.)
9. OveTture-"M Militaire''. ...,..,., Puener
3. Selection-'A Night il Granada". ..Kreutzer
4. Aylophone solo, Palmetto Polka, ,"..
Performed by Otto w. Noack by spe-
cial request.)
5. Characteristic Piece-"The Passing Regi-
ment" R. Coverly
6. Overture-"Der TamUour du Garde".
z. Italian Waltz-"La Serenata" .......
'Arcy JaXOne
s. Grand Comic Opera Medley T. Boyer
Very popular in the East, introducing
"Cocoanuts.'O
9. Medley Overture-"The Last of the
Hogans". Brahann
(faken from Ed. Harrigan's play, in
PRODUCING the following songs: Take
Day on Mary Ann, - "Hats OF to Me-"
Danny by My Side" and THE
Knights of the Mystic Star.'O
America"
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NOTICE.

FNHE LEGISLATURE OF CALIFORNIA
/ at Its last session authorized the UNDER
signed to erect suitable monuments over the
graves of Ex-Governor William Irwin and
Hon. +. b. Price in the State buria-grounds,
and appro priated the sum of So, 800 Tor the
Irwin monument and the sum of 81 900 for
the Price monument
Sealed proposals will be received at the
office of ". Greene Curtis. 92O Sixth street,
sacramento, up to July goth. for the erection
of said monuments. The bids will be opened
at 2 o'clock of that day. Plans and specifica-
uons in full must accompany each bid. The
monuments to be of Cotton, Raymond or
Barry granite. The Irwin monument to be
similar in design and workmanship to what
is known as the Sprague monument, but
larger. The Price monument similar in de-
sign and Workmanship to the Skaggs sarcoph-
agus In the City Cemetery, but larger.
We want the largest and best monuments
that can be erected for the amount appropri-
ated in each case. We reserve the right TO re-
iect any and all bids. For further informa-
ton apply to n. GREENE CURTIS,
W. f. KNOX, or
P. H. RUSSELL,
iyI2-td Directors.