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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-04-07
Pellagra In Italy.

The British vice consul at Venice in
his last report says that notwithstand
ing all the efforts of the authorities the
pellagra, disease affecting the poorer
peasantry, still exists in the Venetian
and Lombard province. 1t is chiefly due
to the miserable condition of the people,
especially of the day laborers, whose
wages in winter amount to something
less than franc a day for each day of
work They feed almost exclusively op
polenta. live with their families in mis-
cradle. damp. unwholesome huts. are
uncertain of being able to gain their
livelihood on the morrow. and there is
no hope for them of improving their con-
dition.
The number of peasants who emigrate
annually to foreign countries rather
than starve at home is greatly increas-
ing. According to the statistical tables
published by the Italian government. the
'emigrants in 1891 from the Venetian
provinces were 1874, 1854. while in 1890 the
total number was 67,676. In the prov
ince of Rovigo. where the condition Of
the peasantry is terribly hard, about Z
per cent of the inhabitants emigrated in
1S91.-London Standard.
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New Field For Photography.

Photography, the mere art of taking
sun pictures, has entered on new field,
and q thoroughly charming and inter-
esting one. 1t is only the truth to say
that this new phase is due almost solely
to the amateur photographers. 1t is the
science and art of grouping objects and
living beings in an artistic arrangement
and then taking photograph of the
study. The effect is in some instances as
pleasing as that of beautiful painting.
Indeed enlarged paintings could he made
from some of these groups that would
grace any gallery in the land.
The amateur lady photographers have
been the ones to develop this branch
most successfully. 1t is quite in line
with refined artistic tastes. 1t is also
much easier to use the warm, living flesh
and blood models to pe,'petuate an ar
tistic idea than to spend months and
years over dry paint and canvas and
then sometimes meet failure. The pos
sibilities are here almost infinite, limited
only by the photographers artistic gift.
To search long and carefully for beauti-
full models. to group them according to
the thought in the artists brain and then
snap a camera at the picture and pre-
serve it-there is not pleasanter fad or
relaxation than this. Every emotion
good and bad, every grace, every virtue,
beauty or deformity can thus be depict
ed at first hand. In this kind Of work
Miss Katherine Weed Barnes, grand
daughter of 1hurlow Weed, has few
equals. She has been pronounced in
London the most skillful amateur pho
tographer living.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-04-07
France.

It fills one with ineffable WEAKNESS to
behold those lazy, stupid and stingy
Bourbons trying once more as always
to overthrow the French republic. The
old Count of Paris ought to be gently
gagged and bound and kept in a SAM
tarium for year or 80 till the French
republic clears the thieves out of her
high places and settles herself firmly to
honest government again. 1t is disgust
ing to read how in his manifesto to the
Monarchists old Paris says, 1--WE must
let France understand that monarchy
alone can give her strong and stable
government, whose sole object is the
public welfare"
The Count Of Paris has short mem
DRY. Monarchy had things all its own
way in France from tho time Of King
Clovis. in 465, down to 1899. Did it in
1900 years give to France ever at any
time a government whose sole object
was the welfare of the people2 No. On
the contrary, its load of taxation became
so heavy, its oppression SO cruel, its in
decencies SO ftgrant, that at last the
French people rose and cast it out from
among them. Let us hope it has at last
been finally cast out forever and forever,
amenl Didn't monarchy have fair
trial in France? Wasn't 1900 years long
enough, in heavens name? Think on
these things, Count Of Paris. and keep
your mouth shut.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-04-07

"A snail's pace" need no longer be used
as term more or less indefinite. Those
skilled in the science of 'snailology" can
tell you Just to dot the snail's rate Of
travel. These interesting facts were as
certained by some wonderful expert
ments at the Florence Qtaly) Polytech-
mic institution in 1889, and those inclined
to be exact can now use figures to sup
port their arguments.
It was all done in this way: A half a
dozen of the mollusks were permitted to
crawl between two points 10 feet apart.
Exact time was kept from the start to
the finish, and thus the average "pace"
was ascertained. The experimenters re-
duced their figures into tables Of feet,
yards, rods, furlongs, ETC., and thus
found that it would take snail exactly
IA days to travel mile. Philadelphia
Press
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-04-07

II the United States wanted or expect
I'd to take Hawaii at all, the right time to
do so was when 1t was first offered to us.
There were no vexatious and harassing
questions. Other nations made no OBJ
lection. The enthusiasm Of the Ha-
waiians who wanted annexation was
redhot. Now ON second thought some
Of them are not so sure they wanted an
nexation after all, and all the ifs and
butts Of the average vacillating human
mind have had time to come uppermost.
Japan wants Hawaii herself, and Eu-
ropean nations are beginning to think it
would never do to let the United States
have these islands. So it goes always.
Merely vote at the right time. followed
simply by signature, and it would have
been all settled, and President Cleveland
would now be appointing postmasters in
Hawaii.
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Valuable Papers Destroyed For Gain.

Not long ago local collector, whose
letters of rare interest only his most in
Innate friends are allowed to see, Sc
cured possession of about 90 letters Of
revolutionary hero which were most val
liable historically on account of the new
light they threw upon some disputed
points. Their number, however, neces,
sarily reduced their individual CONNER
cial value, SO 10 of them were consigned
to the flames without having even been
copied. The value of the remaining 10
was of course enhanced greatly by this
course. To such collectors the money
value Of letter is the only point to be
considered, and they do not hesitate TO
make any sacrifice that will increase this
value. Many very important historical
letters have recently been destroyed in
this way.-Philadelphia Record.
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Do not say He was rendered a recep-
ton" He could not be rendered. Say
"a reception was rendered to him."
Paris Exno.ition of 1aoa.

The question relative to a site for the
exhibition of 1900 seems to be on the road
to settlement The subcommittee of
municipal councillors appointed to re-
port upon the matter has given an opin-
ion in favor Of again utilizing the Champ
de Mars. Not tree of the Bots de
Boulogne would therefore be touched,
end not a blade of grass would be re-
moved from Lady Wallace's property at
Bagatelle. The members of the sub
committee have also expressed them
selves in favor of organizing a kind of
central exhibition of machinery and ag-
riculture at Vincennes in order to give
the inhabitants of that rather neglected
portion Of the metropolitan zone a chance
of turning few honest pennies.-Lon-
don Telegraph.
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Minister and ambassadors,

The raising of Ministers Pauncefote
of England and Patenotre of France to
the full rank of ambassadors by their
respective governments is significant of
the growing consideration felt for this
government by the nations Of Europe.
1t is likely that Germany. Italy, Aus
tria, Russia and Spain will follow suit
and shortly elevate their representatives
at Washington to the rank of embassa-
dor. In the etiquette of the diplomatic
service there are three general classes Of
accredited agents to foreign country
the ambassador, the minister plenipoten-
tiary and the charge d'affaires. The en-
bassador is the highest, representing not
only his government but absolutely the
person Of his sovereign at foreign cap
ital.
It is q fact that hitherto the govern
ments Of Europe, while they sent embas-
sailors to one another's capitals, sent only
ministers plenipotentiary to the United
States. Our chief diplomatic represen-
tatives in Europe therefore took the
rank Of minister also and fell into the
second class Of diplomatic agents. The
ambassador takes precedence of the min
lister on all ceremonial occasions, and
therefore even James Russell Lowell,
when he was minister to England, had
to walk behind the representatives Of
every court in Europe. Now, however,
there will be change. Since the nations
of Europe show their appreciation Of the
power Of the United States by making
their ministers ambassadors the United
States will naturally do likewise. Min
lister Eustis will probably shortly be the
United States ambassador to France.
Hon. Thomas F. Bayard. our ambassador
to England. has the honor of being the
first American diplomat Of the highest
rank.
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Arbor Day,

Il Is with pleasure that we give place
10 the following eloquent paragraph from
the proclamation of the governor OF
Pennsylvania on Arbor day;
Lot the people lay aside for season the
habitual activity of the day and devote suf-
hcient time thereof to plant forest, fruit or
ornamental tree along the public highways and
streams, In private and public parks, about the
public schoolhouses and on the college grounds,
In gardens and on the farms, thus promoting
the pleasure, profit and prosperity Of the people
Of the state, providing protection against floods
Ind storms securing health and comfort, In
treasing that which Is beautiful and pleasing
10 the eye, comforting to physical lifo and ele-
waiting tho mind and heart, and by associations
md meetings excite public interest and give en-
enlargement to this most commendable work.
In tho beginning of his proclamation
Governor Pattison alludes to the favor
able changes that have already taken
place in regard to this question since Ar
Dor day was instituted as regular oc-
rasion for observance in Pennsylvania.
The main change has been everywhere
in the direction of improved public opin-
ion. It began first in the public schools
In all the states. This was the best pos
sible beginning, The pupils had holt
day in which to plant trees in school
grounds and parks. The next step was
to plant trees along public highways.
The planting was always accompanied
with pleasant ceremonial observances,
speeches, recitations and music.
From this the next move was to set
before the people the frightful injury
done their farms by stripping off the
timber. especially near the headwaters
of streams. They were set to thinking
Of the damage that had already been
done and of ways in which further DAM
age might be checked. Then they began
to set out trees on their private grounds,
both fruit and forest trees. Millions OF
trees have thus been planted by the
children of those who cut trees down.
A valuable store of literature has ac-
cumulated on arboriculture. There are
now books in plenty that show what
trees are best adapted to given soils, also
what trees will be most profitable in the
commercial way, both for nuts and wood.
The American eye for artistic beauty
has been UNNECESSARILY helped too.
Many farmer who formerly let weeds
and briers run wild and unsightly along
his roadside has cut them all away and
planted rows of beautiful trees. Hedges
of Towering shrubs, clumps of trees
about springs and water sources, already
attest to our awakened interest in arbor-
iculture
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-04-07

The prison parole system will be tried
in California, the governor having ap-
proved the bill to that effect. Under
this system prisoners who have served a
part of their term and have good con-
duct during that time to their credit
may be released on parole during the rest
of their term. If during this time Of
probation they lead honorable and indus
trious lives, then at the end of the term
the sentence is Cancelled. They are
watched closely during the probation
and rearrested and made to serve out the
full remaining term if caught in any mis-
demeanor. The advocates of this plan
believe it will encourage ex-convicts to
become good citizens In California
1000 prisoners will be let out on parole
under the new law.
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SPEECH STRANGELY RECLAIMED.
Having Been Dumb For sixty-nve Year,,
DIR. Livingston speaks Again.

Having Been Dumb For sixty-five Years.
DIR. Livingston speaks Again.
DR.. Livingston, a resident of the little
village of Bennettsville, Chenango coun-
ty, has regained the power of speech and
hearing after having been a deaf mute
for nearly 65 years, About two weeks
ago he awoke in the night with very
severe pain in his head, as if he had been
struck with club. He called out to his
wife, who was sleeping beside him. AT
the sound of his voice she awolxe. aston
ished to hear him pronounce her name.
She had never before heard him speak.
As soon as she recovered from her sur
prise she asked him what was the mat
ter, Her words were the first he had
heard since he was an infant, and the
revelation Of his changed condition as
founded him. The pain in the mean
time grew less acute, and he and his wife
talked until morning of his wonderful
recovery.
The news spread quickly, and all the
next day the doctor was overwhelmed
with congratulations. Conversation at
first caused him great annoyance, but
he has gradually become accustomed to
it. His vocabulary, which at first was
limited, has increased, and he has no
difficulty in expressing himself.
When DR.. Livingston was years old,
severe attack of scarlet fever left him
entirely deaf. The few childish words
he knew gradually were forgotten, and
by the time he was years old bc became
a mute. Despite his past affection. the
old man is intelligent and well read. He
is at loss to account for his strange
good fortune, and the physicians in the
neighborhood can shed no light on the
mystery.
DR.. Livingston is anxious to have his
case Investigated by the medical frater-
nifty, in hope that some explanation as to
his recovery can be given. The pain
which he felt in his head gradually passed
down his spine into his legs and then
left him entirely. Though II years old.
he is in excellent health.-Cor. Utica
Herald and Gazette.
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Err. Of tn. world For London.

There was a time when all foreign
eggs in this country were known as
French eggs" Now, thanks to i'm
proved means of transport, they come to
us from q variety of countries. The an
nual import. according to the latest Off
cial returns, reaches the enormous num-
Der Of nearly 1900, 000, 900. valued at
eS50, 900. 600. France and Germany SUI
furnish more than one-half of the whole
Belgium. Russia and Denmark come
next in order as egg exporters to this
country. The Canadian quota has in
creased from 1900, 600 to %. eco, 0c0 in
single year. and we have now laid under
contribution variety Of minor sources,
among which, it is curious to note, are
the Canary islands, Turkey and Egypt.
-London News
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If the eye of the potato is allowed to
grow in II warm. dark place, it quickly
saps all tie vigor froEi the shoot and also
from the tuber The slender white shoot
is good for nothing to begin IA healthy
growth, and it has taken so much Of the
substance of the potato that it is value
less for seed or for eating. Exposure to
the sunlight and drying winds, however.
makes the seed better, according to
American Cultivator, authority for The
following: Put the potatoes in Il i sht.
cool room. but one that will not freeze.
The slower tho green shoot pushes and
the more the potato dries out the strong
er will be its subsequent growth. 1t
also makes grear difference i'll earli-
ness Some market gardeners who have
learned this secret always get early po
tatoes in market before their noighbors.
They often cut the seed and spread it
thickly 80 that it may dry out more than
uncut seed and become more thoroughly
greened A sunburned potato utterly
unfit for eabing makes, because of that
fact. all the better seed"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-04-07

Sir" writes Professor Goodwin Smith
to the editor of the London Times, 1.-THE
pomp. immense and impressive, though
republican, of presidential Inaugural
ton must bring home to the mind of
every thoughtful Englishman who wit
nesses it the momentous fact that Ameri-
ca has the safeguards of real monarchy.
while Great Britain has only monar-
chical pageant" He proceeds to say then
that this fact makes the difference be-
tween American democracy and the
democracy into which England is drift
ing. He regards the variety of repub-
licanism which Europe seems to be ap-
preaching as merely form of state So
cialism. American republicanism in his
judgment is the real thing. 1t has thus
far escaped the danger of state social
ism. The idea that man must do ev-
erything for himself is. in Professor
Smiths opinion. much safer one than
the idea that government must do every
thing for him.
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The Cherokee Outlet.

A correspondent of the st. Louis Globe
Democrat writes that the above is the
right name for the tract Of land COM
monty called the Cherokee strip. He
himself has been over the country sew
eral times, and he pronounces the new
region Gland of promise in every sense
of the term" The Outlet is GO miles
across from north to south and 210 miles
long from east to west. The moment
the gun is fired announcing it open 50,-
600 will tear forward in a race to locate
homes or grab town lots for speculation.
The Outlet lies between Kansas on
the north and Oklahoma on the south.
1t will become part of Oklahoma ter
ritory on its opening. The boomers will
find their way through it much easier
than they did in Oklahoma, for four
railroads already enter or cross 1t. There
are several good stage routes as well.
By the evening of the second day after
that shot is fired the writer thinks very
few good claims will be left vacant, and
the majority Of settlers will have taken
possession within three hours. In ad-
dition to having stage routes and rail-
roads through it the country is abun-
dainty watered. We know how good a
land it must be when we remember the
hard time there was getting the cattle
grazers off it, and they finally had to be
held off by United States cavalry. Be
fore the opening the counties and county
seats will have been established, and the
settlers can have postoffices and local
government at once. In months time
these American citizens will probably be
starting schools.
Oklahoma contains something over
1900, 900 acres, half of which is first
class land. The Outlet is almost three
times as large, with nearly all of it fer
lille. The CD. writer says there are
very few quarter sections in which a
thrifty man cannot earn a living for
himself and family. His imagination
revels with delight in the luxuriance of
the blue grass, which no number of cat
tie have ever seemed able to eat off
during the summer months" The Cher
okee Outlet is good placa for thrifty
farmers who have saved up a little
money by renting and cropping Lands in
the older states.
From $4,000 to $4,000 quarter sections
sill be open for settlement in this mag
riec mt country. Tlr soil OF most is
,lac'r and loamy. The bo snlsrs vino
walk the opening are an unusually
ri y and intelligent -
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1893-04-07

It is mentioned rs fact that the re-
public of Brazil has offered to pay all
the travelling expenses of colored people
from the United States who desire to
settle in Brazil as colonists They will
get their farms free besides, on the
homestead plan, after they get there.
Here is better chance for the black
man than the white man ever had in the
United States. The white people who
colonized America paid their own ex-
penses here and had to whip out the In
dams and establish government before
they could begin to really live. All this
has been done in Brazil long ago. If now
the negro has the grit to accept the offer
from Brazil and go there, he can amass a
fortune for himself It is a golden OPP
portunity to prove his claim to be the
equal of the white man.
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mcnt tho usefulness Of which has gained

ment the usefulness of which has gained
universal recognition, Tho mcubators
manufactured by trustworthy makers
and handled by well known firms are all
good, II remains for each buyer after
comparing the mechanical construction,
ETC., to decide which is best from his
standpoint
The different breeds exhibited at the
poultry shows during the past season af
ford food for reflection. Some breeds
show improvement. whie others show
deterioration, Here lisa rumn,ary of the
subject as presented by Tho Fanciers
Journal:
Probably the greatest disappointment
to true fancier is the poor quality and
small entries of white faced black Span
ish seen mt our shows. The breed Is one
of the oldest. handsomest and best in the
poultry world and deserves better sup
port. The beautiful race of Polish fowls
is being neglected. Rarely do we see
full entries at the winter shows. The
golden penciled Hamburgs. probably the
handsomest of all domestic fowls. are be-
ing carelessly handled and show signs of
deteriorating.
Leghorns have held their own, espe-
cially the brown variety The white
Leyhorns are equally fine in points, but
II seems to ms that a little more size
would he desirable. The buff Leghorns
have improved wonderfully and now
rank among our standard fowls
Silver Wygndo,tes have improved;
golden need looking after: white are rs
good us ever, while the Luif Wyandottes
promise to lead the entire family in pop
ularity. being handsome and practical
~ popular The white variety is w,ll
preserved The new huff Plymouth
Rocks promise we'll
Buff Cochins show wonderful improve.
ment. ana the magnificent entry of 240
birds at New York will long be rernem.
bered, Indian games need attention
Breeders are drifting away from the
original type and paying too much atten-
ton to color in males instead of seeking
true form or shape,
Of the French breeds the good and use-
full old lIonhan is again looming up. The
La Fleche is still confined to too few
breeders. 1t is one Of the Ives, of table
fowls also prolific layer of large white
eggs CrevccPurs are occasionally seen
but not as often rs their merit deserves.
Dorkings barely hold their own, while
Red Caps seem TO have dropped almost
entirely Both are breeds of SURPRISING
excellence from practical standpoint,
The Java fowl will soon become extinct.
unless more attention is paid to it's good
points. Games arc again beco: ling pop
ular. This is due 10 the efforts of the
Game club and fan,iers.