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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-31
GOSSIP OF THE STAGE.

DeWolf Hopper has accepted new
opera, "The Charlatan," with which he
will open next season.
Adele Richie will follow up the sue
cess she has made in London as a COM
ic-opera singer in 1.-THE Wizard of the
Nile" by proceeding to Paris, where she
will study for an operate career.
Countess Magri (Mrs. Tom Thumb)
attended food show In Boston recent
ly and gave a demonstration Of cooking,
which was attended by an enthusiastic
crowd anxious to see this tiny person
age handle pans and kettles.
Rose Coghlan will probably play the
leading character in the melodrama
THE White Heather" to be produced
Thanksgiving week in New York. She
will return, however, to THE Sporting
Duchess for it's engagement in Chica-
go in January.
An old French actress, Mile. Rous-
sell, is about to begin tour through
Italy in the play of judith" written
by herself She was already well
known in 1861 and was considered the
best Chimene who ever played the part
at the Coincide Franchise, and for
which she was allowed a pension of
$4,000 year. She now renounces that
pension in order 10 return to the stage
She is announced to make her first re-
appearance in Florence.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-31
49, -
BICYCLING GOSSIP.

The attaches of the Chinese legation
In Washington are taking to cycling,
but they have not adopted the recog.
nized wheeling costume. They ride in
their native dress and use ladies' wheels.
Ball bearings were invented by John
Wyatt, of England, In 1760. AT that
time nobody believed that balls were
any good for bearings, and Wyatt's
invention was allowed to lie dormant
for 100 years.
Prince Ludwig Ferdinand of Bavaria
is an enthusiastic wheelman, and 1t is
owing to his influence that cyclers in
Bavaria have obtained many alterations
in the police rules and regulations in
their favor.
One of the wonderful things lately
evolved by the cycling inventor is a road
map printed on long roll of paper,
which is wound upon two drums in
front of the rider, and may be unwound
by slight movement, so as TO show
the route as he pedals along.
The new cycling regulations in Paris
make the use of brakes compulsory. So
it should be everywhere. Two-thirds Of
cycling accidents are due to the alb
sence of a brake. Back-pedaling Is all
very well on the level, but when go
ing downhill, and the chain breaks, how
would back pedaling save the riderF
The majority Of wheefmen are self-con-
fident and reckless, and only an acci-
dent can convince them that they are
not infallible.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-31
A SMOKING LAMP.

There is no economy in using a cheap
oil. 1t does not give so good light and
is very dangerous.
In selecting lamp it is well to choose
one with shallow reservoir, for if the
oil is at too great distance from the
burner it tends to make the fame drop
lower as the oil diminishes. Reservoirs
of metal and stout glass are advised.
Wicks are important They must
fit in the full width of the wick case and
be cut off so they will not lie along the
bottom of the lamp, as long immersion
in oil hardens them. If lamp smells
or smokes without cause it is sure
sign the wick wants changing.
Those who have their surroundings
spick and span and are afraid of lamps
smoking the walls and ceilings should
have tops to the chimneys. In putting
out light do not blow down the Chin
ney; turn the light down and blow
across the top of the chimney.
Cleaning chimneys is vexed ques-
ton. If they are washed and imper-
1ectly orled tney are apt 10 DreaK Wnen
the wick is lighted. New chimneys, If
put in cold water and gradually boiled,
are not so apt to break afterward.
Burners must be kept absolutely clean
and fresh and at intervals should be
boiled in soda and water.
A point overlooked by people who
complain of lamps smoking and CIV
ing forth bad odors is that on no &C
count must lamp be filled and lighted
after 1t has been laid aside unused for
some time until the old oil is all emp
tied out The interior should be well
scalded and new dry wick put in. In
fact, if lamp is in constant use II
should be rule that the reservoir is to
be emptied and scalded once month
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-31
POINTS FOR GIRLS.

Individual butter-plates continue in
fashion; the reason for their existence
is a good one, for who would care to
put butter on hot plate? Our English
cousins eagerly buy them when they
are in this country, counting them as
wise invention.
The Four Marys were maids of honor
to Mary, Queen of Scots; they were
Mary Beaton, Mary Seatcn, Mary Liv-
ingston and Mary Fleming. Mary Car
michael's name, though mentioned in
the ballad, was not one of the original
four; it is said that she replaced Mary
Fleming.
The giving of presents to girl at
the time of her graduation, at her be-
trothal and at her marriage-indeed, al
every important event in her life, is
getting to be an absolute tax on all
relatives and friends. However, it is
not at all necessary for one to buy, for
mere FORMS sake, gifts that one cannot
afford.
good talker is born, not made. By
reading good books, by keeping ones
self well informed as to the interesting
events of the day, one may become "a
good conversationalist. Still, the most
fascinating takers are by no means
those who know the most, but, instead
those who have the greatest amount
of tact, are most sympathetic, versatile
and, most important of all. have that
wonderful something that, lacking a
better name, we call magnetism.-La-
dies Home Journal
Time for Halt.
Fair woman may as manly be.
AS any chap in town:
But when she tries to climb tree.
It's time to call her down.
Ind. anapoliS journal
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-31

Showing Typical Group at Prayer)
walk with their black cowls drawn over
their faces so that they can neither see
nor be seen. They are living yet dead
year in and year out they exist, never
raising their eyes to the sky in their
wish to be delivered of the world and
its temptations. Strangers are shown
about the convent by nuns from an adj
jacent convent, which does not observe
the rule of silence.
The silent sisters rise at four a. m.
and till 1880 tell their beads in the chap
Ell. The refectory is dark, gloomy and
unheated. Instead of floor the feet
sink into sand. Each sister has little
drawer where her tableware is kept.
Sometimes while at meals the superior
..ings a bell and each sister is supposed
to pause instantly, with hands appraised
to the mouth perhaps, and cannot move
till the bell rings again. This is to in
Slcate submission and patience.
These women, unlike other sisterhoods,
do no charity, never attending the sick
or suffering, teaching children or res
cuing wayfarers. They are engaged in
Notifying the flesh to purify their
souls,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-31

best stock of New England. He was
graduated from the Lawrence scientific
school in 1859 and spent three years
in Germany in the study of chemistry
at Freiburg, Sachsen and Heidelberg,
lie next spent four years in the medi-
cal school of the university of Paris.
He has singular advantage as pupil of
Prof. Wurtz, one of the greatest of liv-
ing organic chemists. In 1865 Prof.
Crafts decided to return to the United
States. Before he left France he was
decorated by the French government
with the Legion of Honor. In 1867 Mr..
Crafts, then 20 years old, was made
professor of chemistry in Cornell uni
,ersity, and two years later he was
called to the chair of chemistry in the
Massachusetts institute. For 20 years
or more Prof. Crafts has divided his
work betweaa the laboratories of the
Boston school and of France. He has
been acting president of the school
since Gen. Walkers death.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-31
TROLLEY CAR FENDER. ,
In This Instance 1t Performed It's Mis-
sion WOndrousIy Well.


This brief story is intended to
show that, while many good judges diff
fer upon the question of the efficiency
of the trolley car fender, it does in some
instances fill the bill. A few days ago
bicyclist was threading his way among
the wagons and pedestrians passing
hither and thither at crowded corner
in Philadelphia. A trolley car had
stopped at the south side of the inter-
secting street. The wheelman had just
succeeded in extricating himself from
a rather dangerous tangle of wagons
and put on speed in the endeavor to
cross the tracks ahead of the car. The
motorman of the trolley car, however,
determined to take the right of way
and motioned to the cyclist to slow up,
The fellow on the wheel was stubborn
and kept on his way. The next mo-
mont tho bike and the car came TO-
gether. Then the motorman's nerve
forsook him and he threw all his
strength into the brake. The wheel
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-31
ReyOnd Recall.

He came to me, his torn kite In his hand.
And tried to tell me of the accident
But, busy, could hardly understand
Exactly what my little pilgrim meant
Nor did l try: nor did turn my head.
You mustn't bother papa, dear. to-day;
l haven't time to mend your toy" said.
So he took up his kite and went away
Sometimes I try to fancy that l hear
The patter of his little baby feet.
Sometimes almost think that he is near;
Then turn-and loneliness is more COM
plete.
And, oh! I'd give my every earthly thing
Quite satisfied could I bring back the
day
When, misty-eyed, heartbroken. wonder.
ing,
He gathered up his kite and went away
Chicago Record
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-31

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
At this season your feet feel swollen ana
hot. and get tired easily. If you have
smartiug feet or tight shoes, Try Aliens
Foot Ease. Ii cools the feet and makes
wa king easy. Cures and prevents swol-
leu M sweating feet, bli>ters and cal
lous spots. Relieves corns aud bunlons
Of all pain and eiNes rest aud comfort
FRY it to-day, Sold by all druggists and
hoe stores for 25c. Trial package
FREE. Address, Allen 5. Olmstcd' lie
Roy, n. Y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-31
THE HOME BEAUTIFUL.

Some really original salt cellars are
shell-shape and relief from the usual
pattern.
A pretty idea long familiar to the
French is the luxuriously embroidered
chamber towel, with long grille fringes
Of silk and cotton.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-31
The Date of Christmas.

Christmas gets its name frum the mass
celebrated in the early days of the Chris
tan church in honor of the birth of Christ,
its first solemnization being ordered by
Pope Telcsphorus, This must have been
some time prior TO the year l3S. for in that
year Pope Iolesphorus died. -Philadsi-
3hia Times
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-31
SILENT SlSTERHOoD.
Women Who Enter II Are Con dcmned
TO Eternal silence.

There is a refutation of all the SLAM
ders in regard to woman's ever-busy
tongue in sisterhood which exists in
France aud which resembles the famous
Traplisl monks, who never speak.
These women when they voluntarily
enter the convent are condemned to
eternal silence. 1t is the only sister
hood of its kind In the world and was
founded in the beginning of the nine
teenth century. The so women within
the walls never leave their chosen home,
never speak to one another, never lift
their eyes except in prayer or work and
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-31

jumped over the side of the fender as
neat as you please and the wheelman
coolly grabbed the top of the front
dashboard and kept himself in an up
right position. 81 want you to under
stand l had the right Of way" said the
wheelman in the fender. The motor
man was too much surprised to reply
and the wheelman rode off the other
side of the fender and up the street.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-31
PROF. JAMES M. CRAFTS.
New President of the Massnchuset
Institute of Technology.

James NJ. Crafts, who has been Sc
leoted to fill the vacancy left by the
death of Gen. Francis A. Walker in
the presidency of the Massachusetts,
Institute of Technology, is at present
the head of the chemistry department
of that big school. lie is one of the
foremost educators of the day, Prof,
Crafts is native of Boston, and on
10th sides he is descended from the
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-31
Ripans Tabules.

She believes the life of her boy of twelve who had
called liver trouble and OF
She that after treating him without doing him
any die About that time his uncle
who had with Rpan Tbus and found that they had
done good ca the stomach insisted that his nephew
should try them months according
directions able school and four months after he
eqan taking he Why well
everIw
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-31
Keen Tab ON Doorders

Keep Tab on Bonrders.
Lodging-house keepers in Germany
have to give notice to the police immedi-
ftely on the arrival and departure of
any of their guests.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-31
SasasE3Se Bottle Free

If want to try Favorite Remedy before
Office address to the DR. DAVID KENNEDY
this ba6e They bottle all CHARGES prepaid
This genuine made
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-12-31

Roy, n. Y.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-27
noorH-r -rUoKrR ooSvIorED.
Jury Decides That He Has Maintained a
 Disorderly House.

New York, May 26.-Frederlck De La Tour Booth-Tucker, commander of the Salvation army in the United States, was tonight convicted of maintaining a dlsorderly house at the big army bar racks on West Fourteenth street. Sem tence was postponed until June 8, and the commander was liberated on the same bail as he has been under.
 Complaint was made by the residents of the neighborhood of the barracks, who alleged that they were greatly disturbed by the singing and the band playing at the Salvation army meet ings, especially those that lasted all night. Booth-Tucker was defended by ex-Mayor Hall, who quoted from the scriptures to show that Miriam was the first hallelujah lassie, and that trumpets, cymbals, harps, castanets, comets and timbrels were used by the ancient Hebrews in the worship Of God. The judges charge was unfavor- able to the defendant. The jury was out five hours.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-27
TO BUILD 4 PARISH HOUSE.
Church of Ascension Meeting Voted Unani
 mousIy in Favor of So Doing.

mously in Favor of So Doing.
 A meeting of the church society of the Church of the Ascension was held last evening at the church building on Davenport avenue last evening for the purpose of considering the advisability of erecting a new parish building. Af- ter the matter had been fully discussed a formal vote on the matter was taken and resulted in a unanimous approval of the proposal to erect a parish house. The matter will not, however, be final ly decided unon until next Tuesday evening, when an adjourned meeting will be held at the church, when the building committee and finance con1- mittee appointed last evening will re- port plans.
 The members of the building conn., mittee are George F. Coe, F. A. Fris bic and B. G. Skilton. The members of the finance committee are Mrs. J. w. Walter. Mrs. s. G. Dixon, Mrs. Harry Wood. Mrs. E. H. Beers, Mrs. A. C.. Gehanne and Mrs. G. F. Coe. The treasurer of the building fund is Mrs. Harry Wood
 The new parish building will be erected on the lot on Ward street at the rear of the church, the lot being all ready owned by the church. Four hundred dollars, about one half of the expected cost of the parish house, has already been pledged and the remain der will be raised by subscription. Frank H. Marshall of this city, who Is at present by appointment of Bishop Williams, in charge of the parish, was ordained by Bishop Coleman of Della ware at St. PauIs church yesterday. To-day being Ascension day, there will be a special evening service at 7:30 o'clock at the Church of the As- tension, corner of Davenport avenue and Ward street. For many years it has been the custom of this church to have addresses, reports read by the heads of the various parish societies and guilds at the service on Ascension day But this year, in place of these reports and addresses, the Rev. E. S. Lines of St. Pauls church will deliver an address.
 Special music has been prepared by | the choir and Miss Katherine Murphy will sing. All are invited and will be heartily welcomed at the service.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-27
YALE WON FROM LEHTGH.
23-3 Was the Score-Yale Outplayed Il
 Visitors at Every Point

23-3 Was the Score-Yale Outplayed the
 Visitors at Every Point
 The Yale-Lehigh baseball game at Yale Field yesterday was won by Yale in a walkover by the score of 23-3. Yale went to bat first. Keator was the first man up and got first on balls, and soon stole third. Farnam hit out short one to left infield. which Pomeroy picked tip and threw Keator out at third Let ton struck out, but Greenway hit long one to right and got first Fincke was given a base on balls. Then with bases full Camp hit to center field, and on an error by Reed, Greenway and Farnam reached home. Fincke stole home be- fore Wallace struck out and retired the side. In the second half of the inning only three men were to bat before the side was shut out, and only one of these reached first. Yale scored in every inning but the fifth, while Lehigh made one run each in the third, sixth and ninth. Yale outplayed Lehigh at every point, the fielding by the latter team being especially poor.
 Among the spectators were Charles Hoyt and Caroline Miskel Hoyt and several other members of the "A Con- tented Woman" company.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-27
MEETING OF THE CREDITORS Of the Halsted & Harmount Company
 Held Yesterday Afternoon.

A meeting of the creditors of the Hal sted & Harmount company, lumber dealers, was held yesterday afternoon at the office of the company on Water street, seventy-five gentlemen being present The following committee of five was appointed: c. S. Mersick, Will liam Murchie, William Easton, E. M. Harker and E. A. Beckley. It was voted to allow the present management to close out the stock under the direc- tion of this committee. The sale of the stock will probably net sufficient sum to pay off creditors in full. The en- barrassment of the firm is caused by difficulty of collections and outstand- ing accounts, from which they cannot realize. The firm has always had an unblemished reputation and the cred itors will allow all the leniency possi- ble In settling the affairs.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-27
TENNIS TOURN.4MENT.
First Rounds in New England Champion
 shin Played Yesterday,

First Rounds in New England Champion
 ship Played Yesterday.
 Yesterday was another ideal day for the play in the New England cham pionship tennis tournament, which is being held at the New Haven Lawn club grounds in this city. The attend ance of spectators was large and in the afternoon tea was given by the Lawn club. The following ladies poured tea: Mrs. Thomas Hooker Mrs. J. P. C.. Foster, Mrs. William Douglass, Mrs. J. K Beach, Miss Mansfield and Miss Stoughton. These ladies received with Mrs. George Farnam, Mrs. William Beebe, Mrs. Joseph B. Sargent, Miss May Denton and Miss Sallie Whitney.
 The Lawn club house was specially decorated for the occasion, yellow and purple iris predominating, with snow balls banked on the mantels.
 Robinson's orchestra was in attend ance.
 Play in the first and second rounds of the tournament was begun and fin- ished yesterday with the following re- SulIS. II oL Iouiio, 1i hCi NOu II oIi Parke by default; Billings won from Grant, GA, 6-2; Driscoll won from Thomas, GA, 6-3 Sheldon won from Moves, 6-2, 6-2; Goodbody won from Smyth 6-1, 11-9; Murdock won from Heaton, 6-1, 5-7, so; Hackett won from Nichols, GA, 6-3; Ryder won from Boothe, 6-2, 6-1; Stoddard won from Davidson by default; Dodge won from Brown by default; D. E. Chase won from Gilman by default; Beach won from Eddy, 6-3, 1-6, GA; Hooker won from Wilson, 6-3, 7-5; Kellogg won from Rogers, 6-1, 4-6. 60: Dr. Phelps won from Holcomb, 6-3, GA; Gray won from Belden, 6-1, 6-4.
 Second round-Parker won from Bill ings, 6-4 6-3; Driscoll won from Shell don, 3-6, 6-3. 6-2; Goodbody won from Murdock, GA 5-7, 8-6; Hackett won from Ryder, GA, 6-4; Dodge won from Stoddard, 6-1, 6-2; Beach won from D. C. Chase, 9-7, 6-2: Hooker won from Kellogg, 6-2, 6-2; Gray won from Dr. Phelps, so, 2-6, 11-9.
 The following consolation matches, preliminary rounds. were played; Moves won from Eddy. 7-5, 6-1; Will son won from Rogers, 6-4, 6-2; Belden won from Holcomb. 6-2, 6-1.
 Play in the doubles will begin to- day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-05-27
HERE'S VAR TALK. FOR YOU!
We Are Advised No Longer to Abuse
 Spanish Honor and ChivaIry.

We Are Advised No Longer to Abuse
 Spanish Honor and ChivaIry.
 Havana, May 2s.-El Diario De La Marina in a leading editorial to-day says
 We see in the American newspapers evidence that there are certain social classes In the United States not suffi- ciently alive to the importance of the advice, Don't monkey with the lions tail These classes are remarkable for the eagerness with which they invade Jurisdiction in affairs which, like the Cuban war; are exclusively the affairs of Spain.
 The persistence with which they recognize the belligerence of Cuba Is ridiculous. The United States should not forget that the patience of Spain may soon become exhausted. The Span- ish government has given abundant proofs of it's good will by ignoring the many inconveniences that have been caused by resolutions in congress. Those interests ought to be thankful to us for our abnegation. We have
 
 be unsheathed, Spain would certainly not be the heaviest loser in the fight.
 Spain has sent 100000 men to Cuba to settle domestic difficulty. What would she not do in the event of foreign war with the nation which for a century has abused our patience by ignoring Spanish honor and chival- ry? President Mckinley should con- slider this carefully; and if he is to deal with us as enemies. let him take the advice of an enemy and no longer trife with us.''