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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31
VARIABLE STARS.
New Ones Discovered by the Aid Of Pho
tograps,y.

New Ones Discovered by the Aid Of Pho
Biography.
OF all tho impressive mysteries which
astronomy Presents to the student per-
haps none is more fascinating than that
Of tho variable star. Why should one Of
these distant orbs within d few short
weeks, perhaps within few days, per-
ceptibly wane and wax in brilliahcy
when compared with neighbor o. sim
liar but permanent brightness?
In one particular class of stars-those
of the type to which Algol belongs-it
is now believed that the fuctuation re-
suits from a partial eclipse, an adjacent
sphere, perhaps entirely dark, rotating
with the brighter one around common
center. But this explanation does not
appear to fit many cases, and so far as
the majority Of these curious objects is
concerned the problem is still unsolved
The variability of considerable
number Of stars was first detected by
means of photography, and some rather
Surprising discoveries of this kind have
very recently been reported by Professor
S. l.. Bailey, in charge of the Harvard
station at Arequipa, Peru. Here and
there, scattered through the heavens,
there are certain misty patches which
are resolved by a good telescope into
clusters Of distinct stars. Sometimes
these groups are globular IN general
form and contain hundreds, even thou
sands, of separate bodies. Very few vari-
ables have ever been detected in these
aggregations hitherto, but now Professor
Bailey finds in comparing photographs
Of the same region taken in succession
that Il certain cluster in the constella-
ton Of Serpens and designated as No.
in Messier's list contains no less than
rs variables, and that another in Canes
Nenatici (Messier 81 contains 81. The
first Of these two groups contains about
100 stars altogether, and the latter one
about ] 900.
Professor E. c. Pickering, director Of
Harvard's astronomical work, and Mrs.
Fleming, one of his experts in Cam
bridge, have both examined the plates
from which Professor Bailey derived
his conclusions and have verified the
observations. As yet no at, .gt h
been made to determine accu 'r.y
period III which each Of t. s.
passes from one maximum 10 .ar.
Epecial observation is t8ceasa.r ...'. ID.
purpose. But the d Of
50 far as noted, amour to h
HitLde in some instances an.
two mGgr iudes in Others. lies
Tribune.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31
ANOifick DEGENERATE.
Dr. william Hammond, Preacher, Doctor
and Confidence Man.

With scarcely half century of life
behind him, DR.. William Hammond
has record that would cut up into his
tory for six or eight men. He is now
under arrest in New Orleans and is
charged with nearly every penal of
Tense in the code, and is said to have
practiced medicine and law and
preached the Gospel according to the
rules of four different denominations.
His religion knew no arbitrary bounds
and he taught the Methodist, Baptist,
Roman Catholic and Dunkard creeds
indirectly. Chief Inspector j. NJ. Coul-
ter, of the Boston police, has taken
much care in searching DR.. Hammond's
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31
THE Missing LADY.
Mysterious Disappearance of Mrs. r
Jones, Of Hatchington Green.


You might have Knocked me down
with feather-it seemed so remurlia.
bly, lifelike and homelike. For a min.
ute or two l forgot about the other
Jones and sat down with a swimming
in my head and a general feeling OF
'sinks"
1t was ridiculous sensation. Pres.
emily found myself feeling sorry far
the other Jones and wondering what
had happened 70 that brightfacsd.
CHEEKY little woman I hid called upos,
with my apologies. And those three
children-two girls and the sticky boy
what were they doing without a
mothers skirt to hang on IS?
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31

past. He says the prisoner has rare
According to Inspector Coulter. DR..
hammond was born in Montreal in
1871. He married early, but his wife
died young and he entered the priest
hood. He subsequently had charges
i'll the other churches mentioned. He
lost "A church in Montreal and is said
by his Boston Nemesis to have forged
the recommendations which secured
him place in a bank. In S55 he came
to the United States and. Mr.. Coulter
says, he settled in Yreka, Cal, as pas
tor of a Baptist church, married a
member of his congregation and in
sured her life. This is asserted to
have been a practice with him. He
subsequently is said to have secured
policies on the lives of different wives
at Indiana Valley, Ind. Melbourne,
Australia, and New Haven, Conn. An
other wife, Mrs. Brockway, widow of
wealthy physician at Franklin Falls,
N. H., was taken suddenly i'll, but re-
covered Hammond, it is charged,
had $4,000 of her money in his possess
sion, but returned it on the agreement
that he was not to be prosecuted. He
was arrested at Macon, Ca, and Savan-
nah, Ga, on charges of fraud in real
estate deals. From 1890 to 1894 Mr..
Coulter is unable to trace Hammond's
movements. Something more than
year ago he began the practice of lnedi-
cine at 1Iallowell, Me-, and built ND a
large patronage. He ordered medi-
cines largely and then, it is said, sold
them to others without first having
paid for them. In the latter part of
November he was taken in charge in
New Orleans on complaint of those
with whom he had transactions in
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31

ohm, you have been drinking"

John, you have been drinking"
The words fell cruelty Upon the
blushing mans senses. They were
true. He could not deny them. And
yet he wondered. On top of that little
drink he had carefully placed one glass
of ice-water, two olives, three crackers,
liberal portion Of cheese, two cloves,
six grains of coffee, three spices, one
soda-mint, and in addition thereto he
had smoked q cigar. He could only
turn his head sadly away and say:
whats the good Of anything?"-
Judge,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31

drugs. Hammond has lived and pur-
sued his various professions on three
continents. Inspector Coulter is au-
thority for the statement that he has
had six real or ostensible wives in ten
years. His many adventures will not
Lear publication for general circula-
ton.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31

Don't worry. Don't run in debt. Don't
tribe with Your health. Don't try cxperi-
ments with medivin 5. Don't waste time
and money on worthless compounds
Dom he persuaded 10 take substitute
for Ayers sarsapariila. 1t it the best
OF blood-purifers.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31
Plant Of a Pessimist.

never had pencil that
I'd spent both time and skill to mend,
But what 1t fell upon the floor
And always on the shartened end.
Chicago Tribune
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31

The Chaperon-The idea of your al
lowing Mr.. Tucson to kiss you! Such
proceedings are disgraceful, and going
on under my very nose, too.
The Daughter-But 1 thought they
went under mine.-N. Y. Ledger.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31
Left His Wife,

Hoax - Do you mean to say that
Eeekly has left his wife?
Joax-Yes.
why, he told me only yesterday that
his home reminded him of Heaven"
Heaven and wish he was there" -Phila
dolphin Record.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31
Attentive Clerks.

Clnrn--Why do you always deal al
Sharp, Bargain & Co.'S?
Dora--The clerks are more attentive
there than at other places.
Clara-I never found it SO.
Dora-Perhaps you are not engaged
to As many Of them as I ANN. Y
Weekly.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31
Uns.ti.f.ctory Compen,.t,ou

Jessie-I'm 30 annoyed at those criti-
cisms of my singing at the concert.
They speak SO slghtingly of my voice.
Florence-Still, they said you were
very pretty.
Jeesie-Oh, but everyone knows that.
Brooklyn Life.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31
He Was Right.

Old Gent-Look here, young man,
when you asked me for the hand of my
daughter and | consented, you told me
that you were one of the directors at
your bank, and | find that you're
nothing but a COMPOUNDED pen-pusher.
Youth-Yes; but I'm one of the di-
rectors all the same.
Old Gent-What do you direct?
Youth-Enyclopes.-N. Y. World.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31
Anything 70 Get Rid of Il

Grinnsn-What are you going to take
for that frightful cold you've got?
Barrett-I'll take anything you'll Of
Yer. Do you want it?-Chicago Tribune.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31
A Plausible Explanation.

"This patent medicine seems to have
lost its strength" said Farmer Clover's
wife, as she took a pull at musty bot
tie of some cure-all concoction.
Perhaps the patent has expired"
suggested her husband.-To Date.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31

"Well, are you satisfied with your
husband"
81 am. When want anything now
! have only to look at him and he I'M
derstands me 1t nce."-Humoristisch
BlAstta1.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31
Aetionsble.

II don't know what action l ought to
take in this case" unused Banks. Say
Rivers, if you went to see man to col
lect bill and he told you to go to the
devil what would you do?"
I'D go and see a lawyer" answered
Rivers.-Chicago Tribune
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31

Muggins-I hear that Prof De Place
who has returned from an extensive 6x
ploration in the least known parts Of
both continents, has made most re
narkable discovery.
Scrnggins-What is it?
Muggins-Ile has discovered no place
that was probably once the Garden Of
Eden.-Puck.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31
Quantity Not Oualitx.

Wife-Don't you think, John, politi-
clans are more corrupt to-day than
they were so years ago?
John-No, my dear, but there are
more OF them.-To Date.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31

Mrs. Benham-Henry, don't you
think my dress is too long?
Benham-No, but the bill is.-Town
Topics.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31

"My health has been poor FOR mum.
Der of Years. | have had catarrh and a
ad hu J"r on my face. have been tax
NJ Hoods Sal >aparilla and am 50 much
he ter hat | can hardly be thankful
enough Mrs. Emma A. Linton,
Marshfcld, Vt,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31
She Wanted to Knox.

Mrs. Callipers with rising Infection
My dear?
Mr.. Callipers-Well?
Mrs. Callipers-Why is it that if a
man has popularity he calls it eccen.
tricity, and if his neighbor has the same
thing he calls it damfoolery Truth
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31

Hoods Pills are easy to take, easy to
operate.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31

No Closet Room.
Every one has a skeleton" they say,
In his closet" we don't believe that.
In fact for you it cannot be true.
Because you live In q fiat.
-Illdl a
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1896-01-31

The Doctors signature ard directions on every bo.tr
lstd Panphei free. Sold everywhere. Price * cents
Sin bottle. 500 $. JOHNSON & CO, Boston, Al Ss
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-17
Local Democrats Are Planning for a
DcmOnstratiOn.

Demonstration.
Local Democrats are hopeful that
Candidate Bryan will come to Scranton.
City Treasurer c. G. Boland feels quite
confident that the great orator will be
heard in this city. Plans are being
discussed for a ratification meeting,
and II Mr.. Bryan can come the meeting
will be held on that night, which will be
date suitable to him.
There will be ratification meeting
without fail whether Mr. Bryan comes
or not, but what is busying the silver
ties here at present is the organization
of Scranton party to go to New York
the night of the notification meeting.
The time when the Notification meet
ing will be held has not been definitely
fixed, but it will be made known in q
few days. TIE meeting will be held as
suredly in New York, and probably In
less than fortnight. While the work
of organizing a club TO go to New York
will be In progress, an eye will also be
kept open to the arrangement for the
ratification meeting here.
Mr.. Bryan spoke about lecturing in
the New England states first and the
Eastern and Middle states afterward
The probability is that he will hold a
conference with the party leaders In
New York after the notification meet
ing, at which time an itinerary will be
arranged. Some OF the local leaders
Twill be on hand when the schedule Is
being mapped out to present claims
for Scranton. No pains will be spared
to bring him here. In q few days a call
will be issued to the Democrats for q
meeting to begin the work of arrange
meiits. The matter will not take def
ite shape before next week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-17
CITY NOTES.


Six coaches were required to carry the
excursionists that went with the railroad
men to Eldridge Park, Elmira, yesterday
. Eugene II. Long and Miss Lotta r.
Sauer were married Wednesday evening
az the rectory Of the Church Of the Good
Shepherd by the rector.
Anthony Shevnski, of Archibald, was
committed to Jail last night charged with
threatening to kill his boarding boss. JUS
tice Of the Peace Munley committed him.
Charles Mayzosofsky, of Throop, was
sent to jail on the charge Of obtaining
goods under false pretenses. Justice OF
the Peace Edward Bantield committed
him.
Master Mechanic Thomas Mullen, of the
Scranton Traction company. was burned
OH the face yesterday by flash of cleo
tricity. One of his eyes was injured. bu'
not seriously.
All the voters Of the Seventeenth ward
are requested to meet Saturday evening
At s o'clock in the Central Republican clut
rooms to organize u Seventeenth ward Re.
publican club
leave Sunday morning via the Jersey
Central for Wilkes-Barre to accompany
the jolly Ten society 70 Lake Keuka for
a weeks encampment.
A street car on the Providence line rar
into a butcher wagon owned by r. J. Me
Nally at Carbon and Gordon streets yes
terday morning. The horse fell on the
fender and was uninjured.
Daniel Williams. Walter Briggs and Col
onel F. ]. Fltzsimmons. viewers appoint
ed to estimate the damage caused by
grading Larch street, met yesterday
morning on the ground and went over II.
Ira G. Wescott, of Jer1nyn. was released
from the county Jail yesterday by Juds,
Archibald on $1,000 bail. w. T. Jenkin.
became his bondsman. The charge agains
wescott IL enticing girls under IL years o.
aee for immoral purposes.
President o. F. williams, Of the Will
Jams Business college. OF this city. has re
ceived letter from Major Mckinley ask
ing him TO place himself at the service o.
the national committee as a campaign
speaker. Mr.. Williams is an orator o
great ability and Is an ardent admirer o.
Major Mckinley as we'll.
The building committee of the board o.
control met last night to award the con
tract for the construction of the new No
10 building The committee refused tt
give out the result OF their deliberations
but It was unofiicially stated that tn,
Green Ridge Lumber company, whose biz
Of $4,000 was the lowest, got the contrac:
Anna McGraw brought suit yesterda,
against the World Mutual Benefit asso
citation, Of Wheeling. W. Va. to recover
$1,000. the amount of policy held by tn,
plaintiff on the life of Daniel ]. keenan,
who died June l6, 1896 The compan,
has refused TO pay the amount Of tn,
policy. Attorney VI. a. mckinley repre-
sents the plaintiff.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-17
Clothing, Clothing, Clothing.

We are selling clothing for less than
they can be made up by u first class
tailor. Our clothing is made strictly
tirst-class and are all new and up to
date. You can secure a good suit suit
able for mon, boys, and children for
one-quarter Of its value on account OF
retiring from the clothing and gents
furnishing business. To appreciate this
opportunity you must come and inspect
our mammoth stock. NJ. j. Davidow,
222 Lacl1a. ave-, clothier and outfitter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-17
will Retire from the Clothing and
Gents Furnishing

Business Our stock consists OF fine
cassimeres, chcviots, homespuns and
worsteds suitable for men, boys and
children. DO not fail to get one Of our
up- to-di.te suits for Cne-quarter of its
value on account of retiring from the
clothing and gents furnishing busi-
| ness Morris J. Davidow, clothicr and
outfitter. 922 Lackawarna ave "s
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-17
PATROLMAN BLOCK
PUBLICLY ACCUSED
Mr.. Roche Does Some Unlocked for
Things ia Select Council.
WITHDREW HIS Cousins NAME

Then Made Charge Against n
Republican AppoiEtee, Intimatiug
That More Are to FOllow..upper
Branch Sits Down on u Number Of
Common Councils Pet Schemes,
Including The Suppression of Lunch
Wagons.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-17
THE FIRST CULM BURNER
That Will BE Used to Haul Passenger
Trains ON the d.: L.. & w.

The first culm burning locomotive
built by the Dickson Manufacturing
company for passenger traffic. was
turned out of the shops yesterday. 1t
Is No. 9l and will he employed on the
Morris and Essex division Of the Della
ware. Lackawanne and Western rail-
road, between Heboken and Washing
ton, N. ]. Two similar engines are In
process. of construction for the same
company. for the same line.
There are several culm burning loco
motives in use on the Delaware, Lack
swarrs ard Western road for freight
of'ic. hut this Is the first to be pressed
into passenger service. The boiler Is Sc
inches in diameter, and the steam pres
sure is 100 pounds. The driving wheels
are eS inches high. and the weight of
the machine equipped and ready to go
Is Sc tons.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-17

! for McGarrahs Insect Powder. 25 and
l0-cent boxes. Never sold in bulk
| Take no other. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-17

The firm of William Linn Allen &
Co., stock, bond and provision brok-
srs. Of No. 45 Broadway. New York,
have opened an Office at No. 412 Spruce
street. succeeding Mr.. Ario Campbell.
who has heretofore conducted brok-
erage business in our city. which he has
sold to VIM Linn Allen & Co.
The firm have direct private wires
with New York and Chicago and offer
the best of facilities for the prompt and
efficient purchase and sale Of bonds.
stocks and provisions. either for cash or
on margt %
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-17
T., & ". Cuffs and Collars

Cuffs at 25c.. collars at Ice. Remem-
ber they are all this spring styles and
must be sold on account of retiring from
business. Morris j. Davidow, 222 Lacka.
ave-, clothier and outiitter. -
--.-. -. A.
Pillsbury Flour mills hav., q capac.
ity of 1850 barrels day. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-17
LADIES, ATTENTION.!
Saturday Night Only, 7.3O to O.3O

Saturday Night Only. TAO to O.3O.
Ladies' trimmed Night Gowns . :. :. SOC.
Ladies' Fine Swiss Ribbon Silk EN-
broidered Trim Vests .19c.
Ladies' 35c. Tan Schopper Hose. 2lc
Ladies CSC. 40 gague Bleach Hose,
spliced heels. Hermsdorf Dye lie
Ladies' 25c Black Hose. high spliced
heels and toes. double soles only lie
Misses 15c. Black Hose. to71s b.. 1Oc
Misses 25c. Black Hose, extra fine
" ..........s ..... .liC.
Misses Black Hose. double heels
and toes to ~. pair for ...25c
Boys 25c. Military Ribbed Hose 6
" ~ Lie.
Mems Seamless Black and Tan
Mems Csc. Real Maco Black Hose life
Mems 35c. Fine Maco Black Hose .2lc
Buttermilk soap &c. per box.
MEARS 6 HAGEN.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-17

Boys and Chiidren's Fine Clothing.
Call on us and we can assure you
more value for your money than any
sale ever instituted in this city. Morris
]. Davidow, clothier and outfitter. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-17
Hotel Warwick,

Ocean end of South Carolina avenue.
Atlantic City, N. J. Fine lawn and good
view Of the ocean.
Daniel Coleman, Prop.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-17
AUGUST 4 NAMED
FOR CONVENTION
Republican County Delegates Will Meet
10 Music Hall On That Day.
CANDIDATES TO BE NOMINATED

Congressman, Two County Commis.
sioncrs and Two County Auditors.
Those Who Are Aspirants for the
NominatiOn..Oficia Call for the
Convention Issued by County Chair.
man John II. Thomas.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-17

All diseases OF the feet scientifically
treated at E. NJ. Hetsers chirpody, hair
dressing and manicure parlors, $50
Lackawanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-17
Archibald
CITY OF CARBONDALE.

CarbOndale-
First ward, First district ..............
First ward. Third district ............
Second ward, First district ............
Second ward, Second district ........
Second ward. Third district ..........
Third ward, First district ............
Third ward, Second district ..........
Second ward, Third district .......... =
Second ward. Fourth district ........
Fourth ward, First district ...........
Fourth ward, Second district ........ -
Fourth ward. Third district ........ -
Fifth ward, First district ........
Fifth ward, Second district ........... =
Sixth ward. First district .....,.......
Sixth ward. Second district ....... =
Carbondale Township
Northwest district NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. -
Northeast district NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
cniton ........................ -
'Covington .......................
Dalton Observation-Disclosures.
Dickson
First ward Observation-Disclosures.
Second ward. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Third ward ................I......
Dunmore--
First ward, First district ............
First ward, Second district ........... -
Second ward. First district ........
Second ward. Second district ........
Third ward, First district ...........
Third ward, Second district ..........
Third ward Third district .........
Fourth ward ......:..................
Fifth ward .........................
Sixth ward. First district .............
Sixth ward, Second district ...........
fimnurst .........................
Fell Township
First district ..........................
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-17
THEY PROPOSE TO RATIFY.

J. II. THOMAS, Chairman.
Attest: ]. Il. WATKINS, Secretary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-17
The greatest salesman in the world
is Price, and in this final reduction
sale of
Ladies' and
Children's Hats

The prices will sell-if prices ever
did, of course The cost Of making
and material is lost sight of.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-17

l50 Ladies' and Children's Trim.
med Hats, $500; sale price .....S1.49