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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-05-04

motor ataxia, partial paralysis, st. vitus
dance, sciatica, neuralgia, rheumatism,
nervous headache, the after effect of Ia
grippe, palpitation of the heart, pale and
sallow compilations, all forms of weak
ness either in male or female, and all dis
eases resulting from vitiated humors In
the blood. Pink Pills are sold by all
dealers, or win be sent post paid on re-
ceipt of price, $50 centsa box, or six boxes
for % 50-they are never sold in bulk or
by the LOBBY addressing DR.. Williams
Medicine Co., Schenectady, N. Y, or
Brockvllle, Ont
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-05-04

Those who have nsei DR.. Kings New
Discovery know its valre, sid those who
have not, have now the opportunity to
try it Free. Call on the advertised Drug.
gist and get Trisl Bottle Free. Send
your name and address to H. f. Bucklen
& Co., Chicago, and get a sample box of
DR.. Kings New Life Pills Free, as well
as copy of G;iioe to Health and House.
hold Instructor, Free. All of which il
guaranteed to 60 YOU rood and cost you
nothing For sale at Geo. G. Smiths
Drug store.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-05-04
THE
Londonderry Sitter.
SO. Londonderry, Vermont.
special NOtlces.

&sNfoR SAILS young cows, coming
IN about the first of May, and one Hols,
tein bull, two years old,
Thos, j. Jaquith.
Londonderry.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-05-04

Chester reports forty-fve bicycles il
town, and the good people there arc
kicking because they ride them on Sun
day. My dear Christian friends, if the
fellows and gals want to propel bi
cycle on Sunday do let them. At leas
i will give the poor horse rest. By
the way a friend tells us that down il
Massachusetts the ministers ride bicy
Giles to and from their churches.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-05-04
Coming.

The Estey Guard Dramatic Club
have decided to visit this place and pre-
sent "The Octoroon." The date dec
ded upon is the 18th. This is fine
dramatic club, and will be sure to give
fine entertainment. They will come
by special train and it is thought that
large numbers of Brattleboro people
will come with them. Further an
nOuncement next week.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-05-04

j. I. Bentley, harness max err
who was recently burned out at Man
chester Centre has built him new
shop. Read his new advertisement
on second page.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-05-04

W"Please to call at J. Hills as soon as
convenient and get the seed potatoes sent
me from Geo, X, Higbie & Co,
Bondvilie, April 30.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-05-04
FRIDAY MORNING. MAY 4, 1894.

Sixteen cases Of smallpox in Chicago
were reported to the health department
Sunday. The total number Of cases
reported during April was 5OS.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-05-04

Perfect health is seldom found, for
impure blood is so general. Hoods Sar-
sapsrilla really does purify the blood and
restores health.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-05-04
LOCAL SUNNI AIRY,
AUCTIONS,

AUCTIONS.
In So Londonderry, May 10,
Lucy G. Harrington estate-village
house and lot and household goods.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-05-04
They Want Names.

The c. v. r. officials will be up today
on tour of inspection.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-05-04

School in Dist. No. 2 commenced
Wednesday, Mrs. Annie Edison,
teacher.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06

will probably remove his family to vii
mington next week where. It is.reported,
he has purchased saloon property on
Shipley street.
Miss Mary Holcomb has gone to WISH
ingt0n on an extended visit 20 her cousin
Miss Reba Holcomb, formerly Of this city
Rev T. e. Martndale. d. D., Mrs
Martindsle. Miss Flora Lunt, Miss Emma
Davidson, S A. Stewart and Harvey
Stewart heard Professor D.. d Wood,
the organist, at Epworth Church IN
Wilmington last night
Keeper George w. Duncan, of the
Port Penn lighthouse, was in the city
on o flying visit yesterday
Miss May Taylor, Of Gordon Heights,
is visiting In New Castle as the guest Of
Mrs r. J Gravell
Tilghman Taylor, Of Harmony street, is
confined TO his bed with the grip.
Mrs. Kate j. Eliason left yesterday for
New York city after pleasant holiday
visit here.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06

ion; D. m. Sunday school: 30 p. m.
willing Workers meeting; go p. m. Epworth
iae. que sefvicei l6l o. M, sermon, subject.
service.
Church Of the New Jerusalem, corner Della
ware nvenue and Washington street. Rev. =.
B. Cabell, pastor; services az 1890 q. m. and
80 p. m. Morning sermon on; The Elder
SON." evening: "New Ideas About God"
81. Stephens English Lutheran Church.
IatSall street. below Eighth, Rev. Lewis J.
Blckel pastor. The holy COmmuDion al 1880
a M. The annual meeting Of the c0ngfega-
tion viii be held Monday, January s, at 3
,. N,
Seventh Day Adventists' Church. Red Mems
Hall, No. 5l5 shipley street Bible lecture
Sunday afternoon 40 2.aO ty Elder >. b. Hor-
ton. OF Church Hll. Subject: Beware Of
the Heaven Of the Pharisees and of the
Heaven of Herod"
Union NJ f.. Church, Fifth and Washing
ton streets, Rev. J.. E Amos, pastor
The praying band viii hold forth IN Fame
bose engine house on Second street at 690
p m. All of the iircm 10 and friends are well
come.
First N. p. Church. Seventh street near
Walnut, Rev B. II. Jester, pastor. Preaching
10 so a.. m and 7.30 3. IN. The pastor has re-
quested the congregation 10 bring silver offer
lug on the first Sunday In the new year,which
iH TO morrow.
Rev s. B. Meeser. pastor OF Second Baptist
Church. viii address the mems meeting at
the Young Mems Christian q rsOcistlOn sun
day afternoon at O'Clock. Subiect The
Perpendicular Pronoun-WhGt Is ~ What
Is Il WORTH What Are You Going 20 10
About ~" Music by association orchestra.
Second Baptist Chuich. corner Of Ninih and
Franklin streets, Rev S. B. Meeser pastor.
Preaching 1880 p. m. and i5 p m bs the pas
tor Morning subject "-eeing and Remember
ing Christi" evening subjects Relieving God"
Baptism and Communion in the morning.
Reformed Episcopal Church of the Re
deemer southwest rncr Eighth and Monroe
streets, Rev. Thomas J. Mason, rector Ser
vices al 1880 n. "a and 330 y. ~. Subj cts:
Morning. ''Ihe Shepherd and Sheep. even
Ing "A Question 20 lie Answered" Christian
hndoavor conservation meeting at o. 30 D. m,
Fzon M. r.. Church. corner Ninth and
brench streets, Rev. g.. n. Grandson, ID. D.,
pastor; l03n a. IN. ,prea ching by tbs pastor.
Subject: "Ihe Worlds Great COndemua-
tion.n Grand orchestra 6.30 j. m Young
Peoples meeting $50 p. M; preaching and
holy communion; subject. THE forrOWful
Savior" Revival services an next week
ST. Paul's NJ. Il. Church, Seventh and Mar
kef streets, Rev. Thomas e. Terry pastor
lO80a. m reception OF members and ndmin-
iHtratiOn of the sacrament. pregching by the
pastor Subject Life Through Death "
Week n prayer service during the week at
s.i5 p, IN. The pastor Will be assisted in these
services by several visiting ministers, who
will preach for him.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
IN THE CITY CHURCHES

The Christian Endeavor Topic for the week
commencing January E "lhe Beginning.
John !, l-l1
81. Andrews Church. southwest corner Of
Eighth and Shipley streets, Rev. Charles n.
Murray, rector; services at 1893 a. M, and
p. m.
Bethel A. NJ. E. Church, iOna. M, proaeh-
ing bY Rev. b. r. Watson. OF Kansas; 3 $50 %.
no., sunday school. Revival eervices All the
week.
Olivet Presbyterian Church. corner Fourth
and broome streets, Rev. George h. THOMPSON,
pastor Preaching at 1880 a, m. and 7.3O
y. n. by the pastor.
West Presbyterian Church, corner of
Eishth and Washington streets, Rev. A. ~.
kelgwin, pastor. Preaching by the pastor
at 1880 a. IN. and z 80 p. M.
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church; preach
| ing 90 1880 p. m. and 30 p. M. hy Rev. R. b.
Cock, ID. d.. Of this city. Breaking Of bread
at the close of the morning services.
nladeley III II. Church. Rev u. p. Waddell.
| ID. ID pastor. Communion services az 1870
/ q. M, aud 1.oO p. M: preaching By the pastor
/ followed by revival services.
Central Presbyterian Church, King street
| above Seventh, hev. William =. Swartz.
/ pastor. Preaching by the pastor at no. 30 a m
and $50 p. ms $50 p. me- Sunday school.
81. Georges Chapel EpiscopaD. Edge Moor.
/ Rev. IA. ID. Speakman, minister in charge.
/ Sunday school at 10 a m. Rev. Pelham
/ Williams, :. 4. d., will preach at 40 p. m.
First Unitarian Church, West street above
Eighth. services at II a. m. Rev. Alexander
.
day january 2. Subject; Foundation stones
in Religion
81. Matthews Mission. EniscnpaD, No. 10
/ West Twelfth street. Rev IL. ID. Speakman.
pastor. Sunday school at a. M, even
song and sermon at p. IN. Subjects "rhe
Consecrated liie.n
Harrison Street VI. T.. Church. Seventh and
Harrison streets, Rev. y. B Short pastor.
hreaching AZ 1910 a, m; Subject. "A Shining
/ PATH Sunday school az p, m. Preaching
at f.30. All are invited
Second Methodist Protestant Church. Fifth
/ avenue and Brown street. Christian En-
deaYor Society az $50 p. m, followed by
prayer meeting. Prayer meeting on Wed
nesday evening.
McDowelville Mission fthe Delaware Av-
eQue BAPTIST Cuurch, corner Eleventh and uu-
/ FONT streets; preaching al 1880 a. m and 90
p m.. by hev. John 4. Harris, of Grocer
| Seminary.
tdliott AvCnuc Mission OF the Delaware
/ Avenue bspiist Church. corner of Elliott
aNenue and Washington street; preaching at
/ ly.oo a n. and .ia p. M. by Rev. Richard
tneocl, OF Grocer Seminary.
Trinity Church. Delaware avenue and
! Adams street. Rev. 3 Ashton Henry. rector.
/ Services al 30 and 10 80 4. M. and $50 u. n.
! Rev. Morris Kemp. OF Trinity Parish New
York, viii preach at the night service.
| hpwOrth NJ. =. Church, corner OF Tenth and
Lombard streets, Rev. Isaac Jewell. pastor
1 ts0 a, NJ. praise service; 1880 a M, commun-
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
ARrIsTIc oRaaM PLAYlNe.
Professor wood Opens the New Pipe
Instrument nt Epworth.

Professor Wood Opens the New Pipe
Instrument ht Epworth.
An enthusiastic and appreciative
audience heard Professor David d
Wood, of Philadelphia, open the hand
some new pipe organ at Epworth ~ II.
Church last night
The professor, who is totally blind,
played in his usual artistic, sprightly
and sympathetic manner, and every
number was heartily applauded The
finest selection was bis own improvisa-
tion of popular airs every one of which
WAS played with exquisite valia-
tions Mendels8ohu's wedding march was
brilliantly played from beginning TO
end, the first part beiug played with full
volume and in such a sprlghtly style AS
TO give the grand and joyous work new
brilliabcy
The program was interspersed with
vocal selections Of a high order A fine
solo by j. Newman Davis, OF this city
accompanied by T. Leslie Carpenter, was
enCOrcd
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
perfonai Evonts.

Harry Heatkers, a young railroad te.
legrapher, formerly Of this city, who, for
the past six months. has been employed
in the freight department, at the Milford
depot, has been promoted 20 the position
Of operator at Chimes. near Middletown
Andrew J. Brown, the well-known
contractor under whose direction many
Of the finest buildings in the city were
erected, has returned from an extended
tour through the West
James r Christy. Of Second street,
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
ITEMS 81 lNrERes1.

Vsitor-"How beautifully still the children
sit while yOu talk TO them.M sunday school
superintendent -"hes; I've got them pretty
well trained. / told them right at the start
that every time ] caught "a boy squirmng
around I'm his seat while was making a
speech would talk ten minutes lonRer."-In-
dianapOlls journal.
No other sarsapsrilla has the merit 10 hold
the confidence of entire communities year
after year, as has Hoods sarsaparila. IL
possesses curative power peculiar 20 itself
HOod'a pilia are purely vegetable. care
fully prepared from the best ingrcdients. 2ic.
This Is the time of The year when the farln
hand, returning from The dance, falls asleep
on the railroad trnck-and the early milk
train does the rost.-Buh tlc Express.
Have YOU anything 90 say before we eat
youfn said the kiug OF The Caunihal isles To- "a
Boston missionary. 81 have" was the reply
~ want 90 talk 10 you awhile on The edvan-
tagee ora vegetarian dietr-haruer's Bazaar.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Rooms and board. Mr.. Myers, Third stroel
BEFORE CHANCELLOR AND JUDGE
The Sharpe Property WIZ Not Divide and
Colonel Nields win Efrsct a Sale.


The Sharpe Property WIZ Not Divide and
Colonel Nields win Ensct Sale.
Both Chancellor Wolcott end Judge
Grubb sat in the Orphans Court this
morning J Frank Biggs presented the
petition Of George w. Ingram, admins
traitor Of John A. Ingram, deceased, to
sell real estate In Appoqunimink hun.
dred TO pay debts, and 10 was allowed.
Mr.. Bggs was also authorized to sue
ont on a mortgage held by the estate Of
William Wilson. deceased and given TO
the widow as part of her dover. The
mortgage was given by Stephen and
Jacob Howard Ash
Mr. Nields presented the return Of the
commissioners appointed TO partition the
real estate Of the late Sarah g. Sharpe
The commissioners reported property
worth $S.7 and that 10 would not
divide ,Mr Nields was appointed
trustee to effect the sale.
Upon petition Of Victor B. Woolloy,
solicitor In the matter of the Joshua
Simmons estate an order of the sale was
made andl William n Porter was ap-
pointed trustee to effect the sale. The
property is estimated to be worth
$50, 000
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Formerly conducted by
DAVID ABRAMSON,
S2O- O22 Market Street

Opera House Building, } con-
sis:ing of Ladies and Misses
Coats, Mems, Boys and Chill
dren's Suits and Overcoats.
Dry Goods, Dress Goods,
Furniture, Carpets, Oilcloths,
Shoes, Hats, Gents Furnish
ing Goods, Crockervware,
Stoves, Pictures, Clocks, in
fact anything that can be had,
and in order to dispose of this
stock we will offer until the
25th day of March, the entire
stock at prices that were never
heard of before.
This sale will be conducted
as it formerly was, on the in
stallment plan, weekly or
monthly payments.
Remember this sale only
lasts until the 25th day of
March, at which time our
lease expires.
Call and examine our stock
and make your purchases
while the stock is fresh and
new.
A liberal discount for cash.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Rushing Repair work.

The Pullman Palace Car Company Is
finishing aud turning out shipping cars
every day These have been sent here
to be repaired. The cars are being sent
to Washington, New York, Philadelphia
and Jersey City.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
COAT DEPARTMENT

The sharpest cut in prices ever known.
New Markets, left overs from last season.
s 90 ones are 81 9S
10 90 ones are 8S
12 90 ones are 39S
All our Ladies' light.colored Cloth
Coats that formerly sold at prices rang
ing from SO % to SIG 80 are now reduced
to S. 9S, 81 As, 50 80
AT $500
Ladies' Plain Black Melton Cloth Coat,
Columbian collar, welt seams, pearl but
ons, formerly $O.0s
AT S4.oe
Ladies' Black Beaver Cloth Coat. full
skirt and Empire sleeves. formerly 81 4S
AT S6.49
Ladies' Black Beaver Cloth Coat. edged
with coney fur, pearl buttons, formerly
50 49,
AT 5000
Ladies Black and Blue Beaver Cloth
Coat, Worth collar, satin lined, edged
with fur, pearl buttons. formerly $1,000
AT S7.aS
Ladies' Black Beaver Cloth Coat, tight
Citing, with skirt, Worth collar. trimmed
with braid and fur, formerly $l2 90.
AT S6.oS
Ladies extra fine quality Diagonal and
Corksl rev Cloth Coat, taller made, for
merly $i4 CO.
Cbildren's Coats reduced AS follows:
Our 50 48 oaes are now S1.9S
Our $4 IS ones are now So 9S
Our $500 ones are now 50 %
Our SO 90 ones ars now SA0s
Our 81 81 ones are now SJ4S
Our 80 9S ones a'e now $60S
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
IEl

CHURCHMAN.-I this city. on Januar, o.
1885, George Churchman, ascd ~ ears.
CONLY.-At Newark. Del. on January 4,
1894, Eliza Comfy, Ia the Sith year uf her age.
CRAIG.-At Newton, Pa, on January 2.
1874. John Craig, aged l3 years.
HANSON.-In this city, Oh the 2nd instant,
Gustave Hanson, aged lO years.
Friends and the employ es of the j. Morton
Poole Company, are inv ted 10 attend the
funeral from the Office of l. W. pa1ner, No.
22u West Tenth street, on sunday, the 7th In
sinnt, at p, m lnterment az Riverview
HARRIGAN On january 3. 1894 Ellen,
wife OF Wesley Harrigan. in herGsth ear.
II tVkfNS.-On the ia instant, John W
haw kins, I'm the elst year of his age.
kuCh,-ln this city, ON the "a instant
Herbert d. Koch, aged 20 years
MAGUlRE. In this city on January 3rd
John "A. Maguire aged ~, years.
MARSH HALL.-At hi, late home IN Chris
uane village on Wednesday, january 50,
stephen J. Marshall, aged % Yeas
Funeral ON Saturday, january g. 1884, al .
O'Clock. p. m. friends VIII please attend
without further notice. lnterment at Chris
tiana Presbyterian Cemetery.
Chester county and Philadelphia papers
please copy.
MOTH.-In Philadelphia, on the tih instant.
Edward g., son OF John Band Hattie 4 Mote,
Services at the residence OF his grandfather,
Ml krkwood street lnterment Riverview
Cemetery.
NC MlNf YIN January 3, Timothy Me-
Swiney, aged as years.
PRllCHARD.-ln this city, on January 4,
leal Harriet, widow of the late AQui la
Pritchart.
The relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited 10 attend the funeral
from her late residence, 1910 Washington
street, ON Monday morning, January s, al 10
o'clock.
THoMAS.-ln this city. on the ei instant
Isabella, widow of tho late David R. Thomas,
In the outh venr of htr age
WHITE On the "a instant James Francis,
Infant son of James T. and Carrie k. White
aged B months
WHlTELOCK- AT New Caste. Del, on
January lst, 1884, Henry Whiielock, ia his
18th ear.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06

Before insuring your life elsewhere,
call at the Office of the Equitable Life
In tie Equitable Building for informa.
tion as TO actual results paid TO living
policy holders In the largest, strongest
aud best. Life Company In the world
ANsON A. MAHRR Manager
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Underwear Department.

AT 39c.
Ladies Merino Vest and Pants. French
neck, eat-stitched. Worth soc.
AT 42c.
Gents Random mixed shirts and
Drawers. French neck, ribbed skirt.
Worth 62c.
Az G9c. gi
Mems extra weight Shirt and Drawers.
wide French neck. Worth Gee
AT SOC.
Mems Camel Hair Finished Shirt and
Drawers, ribbed skirt, silk faced. Worth
Zoe.
AT Si.oo
Ladies' Black Ribbed shiinkless Wool
Vests, Riehelieu ribbed. Worth 81 80.
AT &c.
Ladies Stout, Heavy Mixed Hose,
seamless. Worth 12ic
AT &c.
Mems Fancy and Plain Mixed Hose.
sizes 3 to II inches Worth 12l.
AT iOc.
Ladies' Unbleached, Fleece lined Hose
Worth l5c.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Millinery Department

The knife has not been spared. The
sWaths cut here are wide and deep.
Trimmed hats at less than half price.
Untrmmed hats at less than half
price.
Flowers, Feathers. Jet Ornaments re
duced half price and less.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
MARRIED.

WALSEN-MO -MORELAND.- January o, 1891
by Rev. j. Is Qlisg, 40 the rrsidence of
Thomas n. Moreland, WI liam a Waisen and
Estella a. Moreland, both of this city.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
LIQUOR HABIT.

Lose that u.controIlabie desire by taking
ALLAN's ANTILI0, ihe positive, p.rma.
nent curei contal rs no gold or other mineral
polsoh; not injurious, hut strengthening: has
cu7tu some OF the worst cases on earth when
an other soc lied remedies failed: no effort
OK pslient; no publicity Necessary; one spret
without patients knOwle ge Price 81. sold
by every drufcist ia this city, or contdentiallt
ny miall on receiut of price. . He ANIlLlS
cyhf y, @l3 broadway, New ork.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
THE RAILROAD CHANGES
Operators Old in the Service
VIII Not Suffer.
BRIG BADLY DAMAGED "oUTsIDB'

Tho Caspian Going Up the River in a
Wrecked Condition-Public Rehearsal
OF Young Minstrel Performers Hun-
dred Democratic Committee TO Meet.
other Matters.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06

We are cutting prices right and left in
order to reduce our stock of staple goods
before inventory. The onslaught on
prices commenced before Christmas is
overwhelmed by sweeping and unsparing
reductions of the present.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06

HOOPS PILLS are mild. gentle. painless.
SAKE and encleut cathaitic. Always reliable 25c.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Toothall vs. tha nrazIlIan War..

Several prominent athletes about
town have had their attention called to
a paragraph In one Of the country papers
this week, taken from the Medical
News, which says:
1.-The casualties Of the football season
foot up eight players killed and 1856
wounded. of the latter seventeen seri
ously, which indicates that football Is a
more dangerous game than the so called
Brazilian war"
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
Fun RsheaIsai in Tho Opera House.

The members Of the Columbia Athletic
Club have been called together for an
important meeting tonight IN the
Opera Houee, 60 effect an organization
OF the g A @. Minstrel Company. and
discuss other matters for winter amuse-
ment The minstrels orchestra aud
band viii rehearse immediately after the
meeting, and all members Of the club
may attend and orihcise the rehearsal
An excellent program is being prepared
for the Delaware City entertainment
Evening journal., 1894-01-06

The first Sunday Of the new year will
be generally observed in the churches
Tomorrow. At the NJ Il Church there
will be communion services at 10 30
in the morning, and in the evening DR..
Martindale viii preach q special sermon.
At the Methodist Protestant Church.
Rev. S p. Eaton, the new associate
pastor, will deliver two sermons
Rev J. Shape, of Grocer Seminary. will
occupy the pulpit at the First Baptist
Church and assist in all the services.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
nrIg BadIy Damaged From collision.

Reports over the Maritime Exchange
wires last night said that the brig
Caspian, from Demerara, which passed
up from the Delaware Breakwater last
night, is damaged having collided with
the brig Morning Light, on December 1,
while crossing Demorara bar The
Morning Lights stareboard bow was
stove in, and her foretopgallentmas
carried away. The Caspian had her bob.
stay, jibb IN and stem damaged.
Evening journal., 1894-01-06
HOod's SarsapariIIa

De WAS entirely fee from sores.7 HARRY X.
RUBY. Box s55. Columbia. Pennsylvania.
The Durham daily globe., 1894-10-24
INVESTIGATING THE INTERIOR.
The Dockery Experts Looking Into the
Business Methods of the Department

The Dockery Experts Looking into the
Business Methods of the Department.
WASHINGTON. October 24.--The eN-
perts of the Dockery commission are
now giving their attention to the lnte-
rior department. A careful inyestiga-
ton is now being made by them to see
if the business methods in the depart
ment can be improved. Many sugges-
tions have been offered, but as yet
nothing definite in the way of a report
has been decided upon. The methods
of disposing of public land matters
have received some attention, and the
experts believe that way of improve
ment will be. found which can be put
in practical operation. They find that
in the matter of land contests, sub
ject that occupies the attention of many
clerks and officers of the general land
office and interior department, there
should be, if possible, a change. At
present contest is made before the
land office in the west, the testimony
is taken before the register and re-
ceiver, and the case decided by them.
If either party is dissatisfied an appeal
is taken to the general land office,
where the testimony is examined, and
in the course of six months or year a
decision is made. Then, if the parties
taken to the secretary of the interior,
and here the case may remain year or
more before it is finally decided.