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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23
The Geary Chinese law. though ;tm.v

The Geary Chinese law, though it may
not be enforced in this country, is al
ready doing its mischief in China, where
our missionaries and merchants are es-
tablished. If these are mobbed and
murdered from time to time, as has al
ready been done in some parts of the
Chinese empire, no one need be sur
prised. In the province where Amer
lean missionaries have one of their main
strongholds an antiforeigner society has
been formed among the natives, violent
tracts are circulated, and songs aresung
appealing to the mob spirit among the
Chinese to rise and rid their land Of the
hated white men.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23
Electrical Prpgrcss,

Where electric lighting is utilized in
large amount it has been found cheaper
than gas. A curious instance is recorded
of great manufacturing establishment
whose owners found that they could
light their whole building at d cost
scarcely greater than that which had
served to Sentilate the premises when
gas was used. Much of their plant was
underground a:l had to be lighted by
gas, which was kept burning constantly.
This fouled tine sir to such degree that
great ventilator fans were obliged to be
kept in motion. working by steam.
With the electric illumination the air
was no LONGER consumed, the use of the
fans was unnecessary, and the power
that formerly worked them gave nearly
all the electricity needed for lighting.
Electric freight roads for the farmer
are arso ig the predictions for the TWEEN
tieth century. Ii II tire is broad enough,
it will not sink much into the earth of
an ordinary country road even with a
heavy load above it. A whole train of
broad tired, heavy grain and farm pro.
duce wagons could be propelled ca lily
by system Of trolley wires. Perisha.
BILE fruits and vegetables and meats and
grain could thus be transported to the
railway station from remote country
districts in half the time and at certain
ly not more than half the expense now
required to haul them in wagons drawn
by horsepower. The farmer would not
then be obliged to keep nearly so many
hOrsea
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23
Old American Actors.

The last fall of the curtain came for
James E. Murdoch and Edwin Booth
near the same time, though Booth was
% years younger than Murdoch. There
was difference in the mental conditions
of the two famous actors in the last
years Of their lives that was as great as
that in their ages, though 1t was on the
opposite side. To the last of his long
life, the fiery soul and powerful mind of
Murdoch were as active as ever.
To the last he took as eager an interest
in the progress of the American drama
as he had done in his palmiest days,
though he was confined helpless to his
bed for many months. A few weeks be-
fore his death he presented to rising
young American actor his own worn
and annotated copy of the play of Ham
let, the one which he had studied dur
ing his triumphal career in imperson-
ating that character. 1t is a coincidence
that Americas two greatest Hamlets,
Murdoch and Booth, should have died
within few weeks Of one another,
though separated in age by nearly a
generation. Booths life was undoubt-
edly shortened by the melancholy which
had overwhelmed him like cloud from
his boyhood.
Of our distinguished old American
stage lights only two are left in active
life-Joe Jefferson and Mrs. John Drew.
These two thrill their audiences with all
the old time enthusiasm, but only Mrs.
Drew has the old time health and vigor.
It is melancholy to think how the be-
loved old dramatic stars have left us
one by one. The reaper's hand has cleared
the ground for the new crop Of great
American actors. Where are theyr
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23
OPERATING ON THE BRAIN.
Treating Boy For an Injury Recelve{
Over Ten Years Before.

Over Ten Years Before.
A boy aged Is had received blow on
the right side of his head from pair of
tongs eight days before his admission to
the hospital. Three days after the acct
dent a convulsion suddenly set in, involv-
ing the right side of the body, beginning
in the arm and spreading to the leg and
face, and followed rapidly in four days
by eight other commissions and paralysis
of the entire right side of the body. Most
of my readers would unhesitatingly at
tribute the commissions and the paralysis
to this blow from the tongs. But it must
be remembered that the right side Of the
brain supplies the left side Of the body,
and vice versa. Hence Mr.. James lar
risson suspected that the paralysis Of the
right side of the body indicated trouble
in the left half of the brain. Examining
his head, he found on the left side small
scar at the junction of the arm and leg
centers. Inquiry elected the fact that
10 years before he had received q severe
blow there, which, however, had not been
followed by any serious symptoms. Could
this old Injury, after so long time as 10
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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23
THE
Londonderry Sitter.
So. Londonderry, Vermont.
THU
Tho Future of New England.


Clifton johnson. writing in The Cos
mopolitan, hazards the opinion that IL
the pilgrim fathers had gone up the
Mississippi and settled In the rich low
lands Of the middle states New Eng
land would still be covered with its ma
tive forest to great extent. But they
landed ON Plymouth Rock and began to
farm the region in which they found
themselves. With hand tillage Of the
soil they got on fairly well, till the open
ing up Of the great west drove them
quite out of competition in ordinary
farm products. Then began the decline
of the rural population of New England.
It is 80 notable that the states Of that
section have undertaken to check it If
possible.
In Massachusetts, the state board Of
agriculture finds that in 1876 townships
there are abandoned farms. In size they
average SO acres, and the price of those
without buildings averages less than So
an acre. The farmers who abandon their
homes go either to the west, where
larger returns meet them, or to the cities
to work in factories.
1t is evident that the sources Of income
of the New England farmer must be
changed, or it will disappear, and in
point Of fact they are thus changing.
The ruralist can still make living on
the stern soil which the Puritans titled
if he will use his brains and adapt him
self to the new time. Dairying, poultry
raising and small fruit and vegetable
farming will help out those who still
stand by their colors in the old states.
With the increase of city population
will steadily increase the demand for
the above products. Gardeners, dairy
men and poultrymen who bring to mar
ket altogether first class wares arranged
in tasteful manner will have no trouble
in getting good prices for them. 1t is
to be noted that even the methods Of
producing the above named articles have
changed In the past 80 years, and the
new ways must be learned and practiced
to insure success. There is, too, one
more source of revenue which is rapidly
increasing from year to year, and that is
the summer boarder. With the best
quality of butter, eggs, chickens and
small fruits and vegetables and with the
summer boarder, the Yankee farmer
can still rub along if he keeps himself
up with the times. And there is one
magnificent crop New England will
raise to the latest day, and that is men.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23

Pennsylvania has passed law which
we respectfully commend to the atten-
ton Of legislators in other states. 1t de-
clares that the state superintendent of
instruction may grant permanent state
teachers certificates to graduates Of
recognized literary and scientific COL
leges. This is well as far as it goes, and
al states might proftably have such a
law. There Is one other statute needed
still more. 1t is an act repeating all
laws which compel the frequent exam
nation and re-examination of teachers
for certificates. A teacher who is en-
gagged constantly in his profession has
no more need for continually renewed
certificates than lawyer or doctor has
for yearly diploma with the attendant
torture Of answering questions. There
Is no more reason for the constant re-
Examination of the teacher than for that
If the lawyer and doctor.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23
ESTATE OF HANNAH STEWART.

District Of westminster. To all persons inter-
ested in the estate of Hannah Stewart late
of Londonderry, deceased, Greeting. Whereas,
E. w. Melendy has presented to this Court an
Instrument purporting to be the last will of said
deceased, for probate You are hereby notified
that this Court well decide upon the probate Ct
said Instrument at the session thereof to be
held at the inn OF Thomas Evans in Townshend
In said District, on the I'd. day Of August A. ID
1898, when and where you may appear and con-
test the same, If you see cause.
Zina H. Allbee, Register.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23

1t has been repeatedly stated that tho
elevated electric railroad at the Worlds
fair Is the first of its kind, but that Is .
mistake. The North Hudson elevated
railroad Of Hoboken, N. j., has for some
months been operated by electric power,
and the cars are run faster and with
greater regularity than they were when
they were hauled by cable.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23

Whether people from rival cities like
Chicago or not, they must stand by her
and help her this summer. Our national
honor demands that the great national
fair shall be splendid success. Chicago
belongs to Illinois and can take Of her.
self; the fair belongs to the whole Amer
lean people. It is a personal duty with
every individual to aid that fair, at
least by his presence and good word.
Besides this Of itself, it Is the biggest
thing that ever was on earth.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23
Bismarck's house at Friedrichsruhe has
been turned into museum Of mementus
Of the man Of blood and iron.
The Ecc.ntrieitx Of snakes.

The snake will be eccentric zen In the
matter Of It's eggs. Most snakes secure
originality and Independence in this mat
ter by laying eggs like an elongated ten
mis- ball-eggs covered with sort Of
white parchment or leather instead Of
shell. AL the rest go further and refuse
to lay eggs at an.-Arthur Morrison In
Strand Magazine.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23

k"It has cured others and will cure YOU
is true only of Ayers Sarsaparilla. The
motto suits the medicine and the medicine
the motto. What better assurance could
you have that remedy will cure you, than
the fact that it has cured such multitudes
of others?
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23
The theosophical cult has just had Its

The theosophical cult has just had Its
biggest boost since Mime. Blavatsky
launched it upon the world in 1875. Some
lady teachers in Brooklyn mission and
industrial school have been discharged
because they believed in reincarnation
and attended meetings Of the theosophic-
al society. Now everybody will be
wanting to know just what theosophy Is
and what the dreadful persons are like
who go in for it.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23

Somebody should come to the front
with subscription for the purpose of
preserving the little log cabin near Ber-
rysville, Va, which was Washington's
headquarters when he was a surveyor.
It has been standing a century and a
half, but is now fast crumbling into de-
cav.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23
Father was willing.

Daughter-Mr. Nicefello wants me to
play duets with him
Father-Well?
Have you any objectionsT"
''Of course not. It win please me to
DEATH"
"Will it, reslly7"
Eyes, indeed. I've just been aching
for a chance to get even with the neigh
bors next door."-New York Weekly,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23
(. FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE %, 1893.
The Power of,hs Mind.

"rhe power Of the mind to delude it.
self is simply marvellous" said Darius
Names. "How people conceive them
selves that certain actions of theirs or
state of Thought move TN infinite to
definite action is sim ply marvellous. Not
over year ago friend Of mine was
seized with dangerous Illness which
threatened his life and worse. He I'm.
mediately was seized with ternorse for
past offenses In the face Of coming dis
solution and sought by prayers and Of
ierings to satisfy the wrath Of the great
unknown. He became SO overweight
with worry that he was moved to tears
and on more than oae occasion did vari-
GUS things which aftcrward in good
health he admitted were ludicrous and
idiotic. No change for the better came
for long time Until d change Of physi-
clans was effected. Then he began to re-
gain health, and the sick was eventually
cured. That was not the best nor worst
Of it all.
During his return journey TO health
he attributed all his buoyant feelings
and recovery to the devotions of himself
and others offered to the, Maker and
stated that the Lord must have guided
the second physician to him or him 70
the second physician-it didn't matter
much which, just so the Lord did it.
talked with his physician afterward, and
we began discussing the cure and finally
drifted in the fellows religious revolu-
ton as related to his cure. Thephysician
figured out that he would have been
cured month sooner if he had rested
his mind and quit asking the Lord fol
anything at all-or begging for divine
intercession. Ibelieve my friend agrees
with that opinion now, but you see just
how far well balanced mind can really
delude itself. st. Louis Globe-Demo
| crat.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23
i . blood.purifier. the most emineI

As blood-purifier, the most eminent
physicians prescribe Ayers Sarsaparilla.
It is the most powerful combination of
vegetable alternatives ever offered to the
public. As spring and family medicine,
it may be freely used by old and young
alike.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23
m. Iron Enter, One Mani. Sole.

with al my heart and SOUL" ex-
claimed Rivers, sitting down on the edge
Of the bed the next morning after the
hcusecleaning and pulling something out
of his heel with q strong pair Of pliers,
II abominate and detest the income
tacksr-Cmosgo Tribune,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23
To KIN Lice on Animals.

To destroy lice on horses the following
is recommended by the chief Of the bu-
reau Of animal industry at Warrington:
Rub the horse with sulphur ointment, or
with sulphur of potassium, ounces;
water, gallon; or with tar water, or
the skin may be sponged with benzine.
The application should be repeated a
week later to destoy all lice Matched from
the nits in the interval. Professor G. P.
Gillette Of the Iowa experiment station
reports the destruction Of the hog louise
by use Of the kerosene emulsion. He
uses 10 per cent emulsion and applies
the liquid with force pump.
For parasites affecting the skin Of
sheep, very common American remedy
is the tobacco dip, to be used after the
shearing. To 100 gallons Of water there
is added IS pounds Of strong tobacco
thoroughly stepped in portion Of the
water and 10pounds Of sulphur-the hq-
uid to be used at a temperature Of about
ITO degrees and not exceeding 100 de-
grees. There are, however, various mod
ifications Of this formula In use In differ
emit sections of the country, in some Of
which small quantities of lime and con-
centrated lye enter into the composition.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23
We TELL YOU

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Such is the business we offer the working class.
We teach them how to make money rapidly, and
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Every one who takes hold now and works will
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are doing it, and you, reader can do the same
This is the best paying business that you have
ever had the chance to secure. You will make
grave mistake if you fail to give it trial at once
II you grasp the situation, and act quickly, you
will directly find yourself in most prosperous
business, at which you can surely make and save
large sums of money. The results of only few
hours work will often equal weeks wages.
Whether you are old or young, man or woman, 1t
makes no difference, - do as we tell you, and sue
cess will meet you at the very start. Neither
experience or capital necessary. Those VINO work
full particulars, free !? e. G. ALLEN & CO,
Box No. AGO, Augusta, Me.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23

You pronounce it Fou Sourma Yeltch,
the name of Baron Won Saurma-J eltsch,
the new German ambassador to the
United States,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23

Halls Hair Remover enjoys the conf
dence and patronage of people all over
the civilized world who use 1t to restore
and keep the hair a natural color
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23
THE FATHER.

to speak. was the wealthiest man in the
parish.
His tall figure stood one day in the
pastors study. II have got son." he
said eagerly. land wish to have him
baptized"
"What shall he be calledr
Finn, after my father"
"And his godparents?"
They were named, being relatives of
Thord and the best men and women in
the district.
"1s there anything elseg" asked the
pastor and looked up.
Tho farmer stood d minute.
II should like to have him baptized by
himself he said.
THAT is to say on wcc! dayw
Next Saturday ut 10 o'clock"
"Is there anything else1"
Nothing else"
The Farmer tool his hat and moved
to go.
Then the pastor rose. There is still
this" he said, and going up to Thorl he
took his hand and looked him in the
face, God grant that the child may be
a blessing to your
Sixteen years after TINT day Thord
stood again in the paster'a study,
you look exceedingly well, Thord,"
said the pastor He saw no change in
him.
u have no trouble" replied Thord.
The pastor was silent. but III d mo-
ment he asked. What is your errand to-
night?"
II have come tonight about my son.
who is to be confirmed tomorrow"
He is clever lad"
Il did not wish to pay the pastor be-
fore heard how many were to be con-
firmed. have heard that, and here are
$40 for the pastor.
Z lis there anything else? ackcd the
pastor, looking at Thord.
Nothing else" And Thord went
away.
Eight years more passed by. and one
day the pastor heard n noise without hi
door. for. Eany men were there !,
Thord first among them. The pastor
looked mp aud recognized him
"ion come witaii powerful escort i;
night"
81 have come to request that the banns
may be published for my son. lie is n
be married to Karci, Storlilen, daughter
of Gu,lnllna. who IL here with me"
THAT is to say. 10 the richest girl il
the parish"
They say SO" replied the farmer
strolling his hair with one hand
The pastor sat inmate as if in
thought. He sail nothing. but entered
the names in his books. and the men
wrote under them.
Thord laid $} on the table.
II should have only 81" said the pas
tor.
81 know that perfectly. but he is my
only child. will do the thing we'll"
The pastor took up the money. This
is the third time now, Thord, that you
stand here on your sons account he
said.
"But now am done with him." said
Thord. Taking up his pocketbook. he
said good night and went.
Just a fortnight after this the father
and son were rowing over the lake in
still weather to Storliden to arrange
about the wedding.
"The cushion Is not straight" sid
the son. He rose to mt it ri,ht At Tho
same moment his foot slinncd he
stretched ont bis arms and with a cry
fell into the water
"Catch hold az the carr, roarad tho
But when the son had made a few at
tempts he became stiff.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23
Is it possible that along with their

Is it possible that along with their
advance in the world of affairs women
are going to force their way to the front
as criminals of the rougher. sturtlier
sort? 1t was but short time ago that
the police Of New York arrested four
women in one day for robbing in the
street. In each case the deed was one of
violence. The defcnseless men were at
tackled by burly females, knocked down
and robbed without ceremony. 1t is
likely that there have been many other
cases in the benighted metropolis which
have not come to light because the men
have been ashamed to make complaint.
If this sort of thing goes on much longer,
1t may be profitable venture for num-
Der of muscular girls to advertise as
guides and protectors of men who are
obliged to walk New York streets un-
protected and alone.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23

Halls Hair Remover is pronounced the
best preparation made for thickening the
growth of the hair, and restoring that
which is gray to its original color.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23

Lanes Medicine Moves the Bowels each
Day. IN order to be healthy this is nece ssay.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23
Court of Insolvency

Court of Insolvency
District Of Westminster TO all per-
sons interested in the estate of A. +.
Livermore's sous, of Londonderry in
said District, insolvent debtors: No
tlce is hereby given that, pursuant to
the order of said Court, the second
meeting Of the creditors of said in
solvent debtors will be held at the Of
fee of A. f. Cudworth in London
derry aforesaid on Tuesday, June
27, 1898.
Bellows Falls, June s, 1898.
Tina H. Allbee,
Register.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-06-23

State of Vermont, windham Co. Court, March
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-12-03
HEAVY FAILURE.
A New York Importing House Col
lapses yesterday.

New York, Dec. 2.-The firm of ABE
Stein & Co., importers of goat skins
hides, etc, has been placed in the hands
of a receiver. The house is the largest
of its kind in the United States, and
probably in the world, doing business
of $5,OOOOOO year. 1t is said the re-
ceivership was precipitated by the un-
expected suspension Of the London
house of Jacob Stein & Co., through
which the New York firm did business
ODE Stein, the senior partner, who is
now in London, cabled the information
also that drafts for a large amount had
gone to protest. The liabilities are
placed at $1,000,0OO, with large assets.
The firm had branches in many foreign
countries, and the effect of the failure
1t is expected may be far reaching.
Boston, Dec. 2.-The leather firm of
Edmonds & Barret went under today
as a result of an attempt to carry Abe
Stein e. Co.'S New York paper. Both
members of the firm were special part
ners in the Stein concern. 1t is not
known to what extent the Boston firm
was on Stein & Co.'S paper but it is
a very large amount 1t is believed the
liabilities will reach close to $5OO,OOO