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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

H.G. Barker returned, Tuesday, from a
business trip to New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

E. W. Howe left, Tuesday, on bushes
trip to Massachusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

Hon. A. M. Spear of Gardner, had busi-
ness in Waterville, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

Hon. O. B. Clason and w. G. Atkins.
Esq, have formed co-partnership under
the firm name of Clason & Atkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Studley left for
New York on the boat, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

Mrs. John W. Dana went to Portland OF
q visit, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

Mr.. Ralph Cross of Bangor was in Gar
diner, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

Mr.. James McCurdy of Auburn was
Gardiner on business, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

L. B. Wing went to Boston, Tuesday
on the early morning train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

F. p. Manley went to Portland, on bust
ness Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24
Daily geunehfe yuurnat.
CALENDAR COMING EVENTS.
Religious.

Religious.
Oct. 22-24-Augusta District M. E. Ministerial
Association, North Arson.
Nov. S-Ministerial Association of the Church
of God, Searsport.
Temperance.
Dot. 23-24-Session Grand Division Sons Of Tenn
perance, Bangor.
Oot. M-26-Annual Convention State Non Parti-
san W. c. T. u. Skowhegan.
Nov. 2-Waldo District Lodge Good Templsrs.
Northport.
Nov. l4-York District Lodge Good Templars, " est
Kennebunk.
Nov. % Franklin District Lodge Good Templar',
Fairbanks.
Dec. 7-Ncrth Aroostook Lodge Good Templars.
New Sweden.
Grange.
Oct. 27-Penobscot Pomona Grange Hampden.
Oct 3l-Sagadahoc Pomona Grange, Richmond
Corner.
Nov. 7-Androscoggin Pomona Grange. Center
Minot.
Nov. l6-Knox Pomona Grange, North Warren.
Dec. 1s-20-Maine State Grange, Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

The schooner American Team, Capt
Handy, sailed, Tuesday, with ice for Ne'
York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

W. E. Moody left, Tuesday night, on a
business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

The funeral of Mr.. E. A. Smith occurred
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

Horace Greeley is happy over a fine boy
who looks .'just like his father
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

George W. McClench of the Eagle Irol
Works, went to Boston, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

The schooner William Davenport arrived
Tuesday, with coal for up river parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-24

John A. woodsum went to Boston, Tues
day.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16

Written for the SIFTER.l
IM MemOriam.

Nathaniel Il. Hart, son of Luther and
Martha Hart, was born In Wallingford,
VT, in 1887, and died in Sioux Falls, So.
Dakota, Oct. 30 1894. The early life
and manhood of Mr.. Hart was spent in
his native state. His first wife was Miss
Esther Hurlburt, who was permitted TO
Journey with him but few brief years.
On Dec. Z, 1868 he was married to Mrs.
Melvina Putnam. In 1886 they removed
to Boston, and in 1890 to Sioux Falls,
So. Oak, where they have continued to
reside until his death. Mr.. Hart was
converted about twenty years ago, and
united with the Methodist Episcopal
church. AT the time of his death he and
his bcreaved companion, and daughter
and son-in-law, Were active members of
the Jordan M. L. Church of Sioux Falls,
he being one of its trustees.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hart celebrated their
silver wedding on the evening of the 7th
of December, last, on which occasion
many of their neighbors and acquaintan-
ces assembled at their home TO do them
honor. number of beautiful and use
full presents were received by the happy
couple.
The disease which caused the death of
Mr.. Hart was cancer of the stomach,
brought on, as his physicians believe, by
fall from his carriage which he received
few months ago, in which he was
thrown off from bridge, and from which
time he has never been fully well. As
might be expected from the nature Of his
disease, he was at times great sufferer,
but he faced death calmly and triumphant
ly, feeling fully prepared to go. His fu-
neral was largely attended. His widow
and three daughters, Mrs. Carrie Wiley
of Londonderry, ", Mrs. Alice Bond
of West Boylston, Mass, and Mrs. +.
A. Pierce of Sioux Falls, So. OAK, are
left to mourn his loss. He also leaves
seven brothers and sisters living in Ver-
mont and Connecticut, Three of his
children have proceeded him to the spirit
land.
He was the third, within three months,
of the older and more substantial men,
bers of the Jordan M. 4. Church who
have been takan away, and the loss is
keenly felt. But though the laborers
fall the cause of God goes on.
j. w. BROWN,
Pastor Jordan M. 4. Church.
Si;ux Falls, Nov. 7, 1894.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16
Looking Forward.

The SITTER never looks backward
but keeps its face steadily towards the
rising sun. 1t is now watching for
everything that is good in the reading
and newspaper line that it may supply
its many hundred readers, in the near
future, with all that may be desired, in
that line, at mere nominal cost. 1t
has already arranged with the New
York Daily Advertiser, splendid
eight page Republican newspaper, 50
that it offers that paper, including the
Sunday edition, to all paid up sub
scribers to the SITTER for only two
dollars, making your home paper and a
New York daily with Sunday edition
Of twenty-four pages cost only $500.
Think this over. Four hundred and
seventeen papers for So. 90.
1t has also made arrangements
whereby the SITTER and New York
semi-weekly World will be furnished
for $1.65. Three papers a week fer
S1.65. The World is the LEADING
Democratic newspaper in the United
States and for general news is not ex-
celled anywhere.
Further announcements will soon be
made. ~
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16
Open Air Meetings.

No one can question the great spiritua
good which has been accomplished in
open air meetings. But it is also an e.
taDlished fact that there is great danger
of bodily harm to be received at such
gatherings. Standing on cold ground,
exposed to chilling winds, or talking in
the damp evening air, frequently starts a
cold which, unless promptly treated, re-
suits seriously. For all the purposes of
cough-medicine, and as an anodyne ex-
pcctorant, to allay irritation, prevent
coughing, and check the progress of a
cold, Ayers Cherry Pectoral leads all
others. 1t was the only remedy for dis.
eases of the throat and lungs receiving a
medal and diploma at the Worlds Colum.
bian Exposition.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16

We are promised the electric light
next week, when the street wire viii
be put up. Tue inside wiring through
the business portion Of the village is
already completed. Mr.. Alexander
has given The dynamo several trials
and last Monday evening ran eight "a.
ten lights in the postoflice building.
Everything worked satisfactory. The
dynamo is pronounced by experts all
that could be desired. Its capacity
is 400 sixteen candle power lamps
Various circumstances have hiu-
dered the earlier accomplishment Of
this enterprise, but we are assured
now that within few days we shall
be enjoying all the benefits Of this
modern improvement.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16
Picked Up, Dished Up and Made Palatn-
BILE for Sitter Readers.

Misses Castara and Mabel Brooks
are visiting in Brattleboro.
Earl Davis has gone to New York
city to work in G. Z. Abbott's bak-
cry.
Curlier & Wrights Phonosssidon
of the Revolutionary war will exhibit
at the town hall on the evening of the
oath. Further particulars will be
given next week.
Village schools closed this week.
the primary on Tuesday and the
higher department yesterday. The
winter term will begin the Monday
after Thanksgiving.
: Mrs, Emma Sutton and her tlaueIi-
ter, Miss Josie, started Wednesdav
morning for Boston where they will
spend the winter.
Mrs. Newton, the aged mother of
Miner Newton Of WinhaIl has been
under the care Of DR.. MlIingtod
She is now better.
Mrs. II Il. Clough is visiting wi 4
her daughters, Ms Stowel and Nj u,
R,i ,iphupn II,
The Junior League will hold a five
cent social Monday evening, Nov
10Th, at the M. E. Parsonage. A,
are cordially invited and especially y
the children.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. A. Albee went
Tuesday morning to Orange. Mass
They will probably spend severa
weeks visiting with their daughe
Mrs. Barrus, of that place and viii
their son, George, at Fitchburg.
She! man Cone, who for nearly twt
years has been in Chicago, has return
ed to Vermont. Mr.. Cone reports i
dull there and but little chance to fine
employment. Sherman is not in th
habit Of letting the grass grow unde
his feet and without doubt will 500
find something to do here, and ou
people will not be the losers for havin
him among us.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16

By local appliCa IONS as they cannot reach
the diseased pollion of the ear. There is
unlv one way 10 cure d,a ness, and that
is,.y cons n,ional remedies. Deafness
= caG ID b. an inHimed couq on of the
mn uu> l@ of The Ed>tacn,an Tun-
Wnen IA zoe is iuhanel YOU have n
rumn iug sound or imperfect bea Ing, aud
wien il is enii-r'y closed, dcafuess is tue
resul and ull,,s the inflammation can
be taken out aud this tube restored to ;
normal condition, hearing will be destroy
ed forever; nine cases out OF ten are
cauet by catarfh, which is nothing but
an inflamed connitiou of the mucous sur
faces.
We Will give Ono Hundred Dollars for
any case OF Deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars; free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
WSold by Druggists, 75c.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16

Messrs. Van Doom & Morris of
Brattleboro have an advertisement on
second page calling attention to their
large stock of seasonable goods.
These gentlemen keep the largest
stock in their line of any firm in
southern Vermont, and it is real
pleasure to step into their store and
see the pleasing and inviting display
always to be found there.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16

Our lady readers will be interested
in the advertisement of the Messrs.
Landmans to, be found in its usual
place. And those who want to keep
their feet warm will find STOOD for
thought in what merchant Smith has
to say. The SIFTER's advertisers are
not men standing with their hands in
|tiieir pockets and their faces to the
setting sun, but ale wide-awake
caterers to the public's needs and
ants.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16
Colonel ".Jim."

That's he of the Chester Syndicate
Store. Levi Fuller made him col
onel but better hands fashioned him
into gentleman and an enterprising
square dealing merchant. All our
readers will scan his big advertise
ment on this page, and scores of them
will visit his fine store and examine
his elegant stock that is priced SO
low. And just word to those who
cannot go: Any order that you will
send him, by mail or otherwise, will
be promptly attended to and the SIF-
TER guarantees that you will be fairly
and squarely dealt with.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16
Scores of our readers will be painef

Scores of our readers will be panied
to learn of the death Of N. E. Hart,
so well known in this locality, which
occurred on the 30ult. Many friends
in this place and in its vicinity will
be warm sympathizers with the be-
reaved family. Elsewhere will be
found a brief obituary notice sent us
from his rece 1T home.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16

1"FoR SALE, or will exchange for
mare and sucking colt, pair of heavy
horses, 6 aud Years old, They are true
aud Kind to work any where and are We Y
fast walkers Inquire of II. r. ClouSh,
SO. Londonderry or see horses at the
Geo. Howard farm, l-3 mile from London
derry postotiice. ~
l.. ID. GARFIELD.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16
BIRTHS.

In Peru, Nov. II, a son to Miss Dora
Green.
In West Townshend, Nov. IL, daugh-
ter to Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore p. Barber.
In Chester, Nov 8, a son to Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. c. Holmes and grandson to Mr..
and Mrs. G. A. Greeley.
In East Douglass, Mass, Nov. s, a
daughter, Christie Maud, to Rey. and
Mrs. Clarence j. Harris.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16
Ringing Noises

In the ears, sometimes roaring, buzz
zing sound, are caused by catarrh, that
exceedingly disagreeable and very COM
mon disease. Loss of smell or hearing
also result from catarrh. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, the great blood purifier, is pc
culiarly successful remedy for this dis
ease, which it cures by purifying the
blood.
Hoods Pills arc the best after din
ner pills, assist digestion, prevent consti'
patton.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16

You ought to know this: De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve will heal a burn and
stop the pain instantly. 1t will cure bad.
ly chapped hands, ugly wounds, sores
and well known cure for Piles. C. E
Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith, ia
maica.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16

Rev. and Mrs. Sisson returned
from their New Hampshire visit last
week.
S. f. Tolman and daughter, Nina,
started yesterday morning for Bufia-
10, n. Y. Mr.. Tolman expects to
remain there through the winter.
A grand Masquerade ball will be
given at school house hall, Weston,
Thanksgiving evening, Nov. 30. Music
by Vaile's full band. A big time is
anticipated.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16

We might tell you more about One
Minute Cough Cure, but you probably
know that it cures cough. Everyone
does who has used it. 1t is perfect
remedy for coughs, colds, hoarseness.
1t is an especial favorite for children, be-
ing pleasant to take and quick in curing.
c. L. Bacon, Londonderry, f. L. Smith,
Jamaica.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16
Windham County Teachers
Examinations.

Examination for teachers will be
held at Brattleboro on Saturday,
November "a and at Bellows Falls on
Friday, November 80, at the usual
places. H. D. RYDER,
County Examiner.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16
DEATHS.

In Windham, Nov. IA, of pneumonia,
Eli Lawrence.
In Rawsonville, Nov. l, Mrs. Louisa
C. Williams.
In Jamaica, Nov. Z, a child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Davis.
In Sioux Falls, S. d., Oct 80, Nathan
iel E. Hart, aged 81.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16
MARRIED..

In Chester, Nov. II, by Rev. E. J
Beach, Leon F. johnson of Springfield
and Ethel Irene, youngest daughter of c..
A. Greeley of Chester.
In Weston, at the M. Z. parsonage,
Nov. II, by Rev. c. N. Krook, Merritt
Cook of Peru and Ella f. Howe of Lon
donderry.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16

@HW to Dec. lst-
all the first quality Skunk's Oil in this Vi
cinitv in one gallon tin tans at $l.50 per
gallon. GEO. Il. SMITH.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16

Most people cannot afford TO expert
mcut. They want immediate relief
That's why they use One Minule Cough
Cure. c. Z. Bacon, Londonderry and F
+. Smith, Jamaica.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16
Representative Yearly was home

Representative Yearly was home
over Saturday and Sunday.
Our people are pleased to see
among them again our old and es-
teemed townsman, E. S. McAllister
now of West Erosburgh. Mr.. Nc
Allister will be here about a week
looking after his business in town
and calling upon his old friends.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16

The name One Minute Cough Cure suy-
gcsts medicine that relieves at once,
and quickly cures. Its use proves it..
G. L, Bacon, Londonderry and f. E.
Smith Jamaica.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16

WANTEp-Girl for general house
work in my family, which is small.
If all is satisfactory can stay for an
indefinite time.
p. II. Robbins
Chester Depot.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16
Acknowledgement vermont

New London Northern DNisiou.l
Trains depart from and arrive at So. Louloa
derry every day, except Sundays, as folloN'.
Leave Arrive
Mail, 6Ij a IN. ,5j, p. m.
Mixed, l2:l5, p. m. 1l:l5, a. NJ
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16

@~CATTIE For ,SALE-Cows, two
yrar-old Heifers and fine yearling Bull for
sale Inquire of j. E. Fem at Land
grove.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16

You make no mistake when you take
De Wits Little Early Risers fot bill
iousness, dyspepsia or headache, because
these little pills cure them. G. E. Ba-
con, Londonderry and F. +. Smith,
Jamaica.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16

A company playing "The Burglar
lost their valuables through a burglary
in Pennsylvania town the other night.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16

Bill Heads. Letter Heads and Euvel.
opes at the SITTER OFFICE.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16

In China a woman may be divorced
for talktiveness.
A sister of Kit Carson, now 81 years
old, is living at Warrensburg, Mo.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16

According to English insanity re-
turns, sixteen cases in 1000 are caused
by love affairs.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16

UAt the grist mill-tirst quality
yellow corn meal, 81 80 per hundred
pounds.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16
THE
Londonderry Sitter.
So. Londonderry, Vermont.
THE

%S~ Address all communicates slsn-
ed by your proper name. 10
The SITTER. So. Londonderry, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16
Just Received !!
A Fine Line of JeWclry,

Link Cuff Buttons for Ladies and
GeniS
Some of The latest Style, in Hair Pins,
boih gold and silver.
ilai Plus, Book Markers, Bag Mar
kefs, Scarf Pms.
Lad'e>' Sold SILVER Bit Buckles and
Pms. Iai : 6 II, sterling Siiv,f
aud Pea:l Shirt Waist sets, Gentl mems
sionipe sets for shirt fr,nts.
Umbrella Bands, st. Ring silver CLASPS
Tie clasps for gentlemen. gold chain
Bracelets for Ladies. new rings
both 2oli aud silver.
new eh.. N
We keep a fine Inc o. SILVER alwavs on
Eand. Gold peas aud rent i we have Z
iiI III" OF. l.a'iics ln@ CHAIN, called
i.omrlts.
y uat forget that we are the poop,
.ha; 1T rs free II charge.
Al wcr, is war anicd aud vii re, ciyt
prompt at .eniioH.
CARLETON & LUGENE.
Manchester Centre.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16
LOCAL MELANGE.

See Second Page for Editorial Matter.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1894-11-16

Pastor Jordan M. L. Church.
Si;ux Falls, Nov. 7, 1894.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-12-19
sHELLEY's REASONING.

A friend of the poet Shelley says that
he was most fanciful in his habits of
forming some wild theory and then seek
ing confirmation of 1t in the events
of everyday life. If they did not bear
him out he vas naturally indignant. One
particular encounter with a prosaic
Englishman must have been somewhat
astonishing to the man, who was not
accustomed to poets and their modes
of reasoning.
Al one time Shelley saw the zodiac in
everything, and as he was passing an inn
with his. friends he noticed that the
house bore the sign of the "Horseshoes."
There were four on the signs, and he
Immediately came to the conclusion
that they had been handed down from
remote antiquity to represent the COM
partments of the zodiac. He stepped in
your sign is the 'Horseshoes?' he
said to the landlord.
This sign has always four horse
shoes?"
Why, mostly, sir"
II think I have seen three
81 cannot divide the zodiac into three"
said Shelley. musingly, but it's mostly
four. Do you know why it's mostly
four?''
why, sir. 7 suppose because a horse
has four egs."
The poet bounced out of the house in
great Indignation, crying to his friend:
did you ever see such a fool?'-Youth's
Companion.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-12-19

ner in the law business was the younger
brother of Alexander Fl. Stephens, and he
practiced with success for ten years. On
Nov. 26, 1874, he married Miss Frances
Mansfield, the daughter of Connecticut
people who had, lnaoyed to Georgia. John
ston was 90 yearsof age and his bride but
Is. Their union was blessed by IL chill
dren, seven of whom are living.
For four. years MIR. Johnston was a pro-
lessor in Georgia State university, and
when the war. began be served as aid to
Governor Brown and was employed in or
ganizing the militia of the state. He re-
moved to Maryland in 1867 and established
the Penn Lucy school, which he success
fully conducted for a number of years. He
was nearly 90 yearssof age before his first
stories of Georgia life were published.
These appeared in The Southern Magazine
Of Baltimore in 1870 and were written for
amusement and were not paid for. They
attracted the attention of the editor of
Harper's Magazine, however, and Mr..
Johnston was asked to contribute to that
publication.
Johnston's. friend, Sidney Lanier, took
a story called ssNeelus Peeler's Conditions
to Scribner's Magazine and later surprised
Colonel Johnston by handing him $50, the
price paid for the story. Other stories and
novels followed, the scenes of many being
the town Of Powelton, Ga, yelled under
the name Of 's9hukesboro."
Colonel Johnston is a familiar figure in
Baltimore, He is a deyout Catholic and
is an intimate friend of Cardinal Gibbons.
His son, Lucien Johnston, is a priest in
lharge of a church in Hyattsville, Md.
Colonel Johnston is a careful and consci-
entious writer; but, unlike most authors,
he never plans his stories before writing
them. He allows the plot to develop itself
at its W sweet will and devotes most of
his energy to the elaboration of quaint,
humorous characters. II wal surprised"
he says modestly, .sto find my stories CON
sidered of value either in a literary or Pc
cuniary a am q little surprised yet"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-12-19
WITHOUT THE PRELIMINARIEs.

A young gentleman. when on a walk
ing tour, lost his way in the woods in
the neighborhood of D. After wan
dering about for several hours, he
came to a little farmhouse. where he
asked leave to rest himself. The farm
er's wife asked him if he would like
refreshments. Thank you," re-
piled the tourist, "let me have a bot
tie of cider, and if you have nothing
ready cooked III a a preliminary
omeiet." The woman, not having the
slightest idea what preliminary meant
ran to ask her husband. who. after ma
tute reflection, told her ii was no doubt
some new tangled vegetable served UP
in wealthy families. The poor woman,
at her wits end. decided to cook a
savory omelet Wit parsley, and, pre-
senting it to the young man, she said-
Il am very sorry, sir, [ can only offer
you a plain omelet, but you see the
cold blast last winter was 50 severe,
sir, that all my 'preliminaries' were
frost-bitten. Indeed. / haven't one left
fit to offer you.''-Pittsburg Dispatch.