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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02
Business Outlook.

r. G. Dun q Co.'S weekly review
of trade says
There is no step backward in bust.
ness, although the season of mid.sum.
mer quiet is near. Improvement con-
tinues gradual and prudently cautious
as before, although in many branches
1t is evident where no signs of it appear.
ed few weeks ago Business men of
the highest standing in all parts of the
country having gradually perceived
that the tide has begun to rise, are reg
ulating their contracts and investments
and their plans for the future with a
confidence quite unknown to them
short time ago. Great changes before
the adjournment of Congress are hard.
ly to be expected, but the removal of
uncertainty is with reason expected to
bring Incorporation buying forces which
have been restricted for months.
Meanwhile it is encouraging that
crop prospects still grow brighter, that
the industries meet gradually iucreas-
ing demand for products that labor
questions, which had threatening as
pect, have been adjusted, and that the
treasury maintains its ample strength,
Notwithstanding some exports of gold
brought about by premiums paid on
behalf OF foreign governments.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02
To Remove stains.

In the Pratt Institutes "waitress
course" the following directions were
given for removing stains from linen:
For fresh tea and coffee stains. use
boiling water. Place the linen stained
over large bowl and pour through i,
boiling water from the teakettle, held
at height to insure force.
Old tea and coffee stains which nave
become 'set' should be soaked in cold
water first, then boiling.
For chocolate stains, use cold water
first, then boiling water from the tea.
kettle.
Fruit stains will usually yield to
boiling water; but if not, oxalic acid
may be used, allowing 3 ounces of the
crystal to one pint of water. Wet the
stain with the solution, place over a
kettle of hot water in the steam or IN
the sunshine. The instant the stain
disappears rinse well; wet the stain
win ammonia to counterfeit the acid
remaining. Then rinse thoroughly a.
gam. This will many times save the
linen, which is apt to be injured by the
oxallc acid. Javele water is excellent
Tor almost any white goods. 1t can be
made at home or bought at any drug
gists. For wine stains sprinkle well
with salt, moisten with boiling water,
and then pour boiling water through
until the stain disappears. For blood
stains, use cold water first, then soap
and water. Hot water sets the stain
For scorch, hang or spread the arti
Gle in the sunshine.
For mildew, lemon juice and sun.
shine, or if obstinate, dissolve one ia.
blespoonful of chloride of lime in four
quarts cold water, and soak the article
until mildew disappears. Rinse very
thoroughly to avoid any chemical ac
ton upon the linen.
For peach stains, weak solution of
Of lime combined with infinite
patience. Long soaking is an essen
tial
Grass stains may be removed by
cream tartar and water
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02
Awful Heat I'm Georgia.

Atlanta, Ca, June 27.-All heat
records in Georgia have been broken
today sand number of fatalities
throughout this state have resulted.
Two deaths have occurred in this city
and more are expected. Thermome-
tiers registered 104 this afternoon
and people were compelled to stay
Indoors. Several horses were over.
come and dropped in the streets.
John M. Thompson, cotton plant
er living near Sebulon, died on a
rallrosd train. The night brought no
relief In the temperature and the
weather predictions for tomorrow are
equally discouraging.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02
Sfck-ROOm Hints.

For cramps or pains in the stomach
try few drops of essence of cam
phor.
For a nervous headache cup Of
moderately strong tea in which two
or three slices of lemon have been in.
fused.
For tired feet put handful oil
common salt into four quarts of hot
water. Place the feet in the water
while it is hot as it can be borne
Then rub the feet dry with a rough
towel.
For making clear complexion stil
two teaspoonfuls of flowers of sulphur
into half Il pint of new milk. Let il
stand while, and then rub the face
over with short time before wash.
ing.
For binding up cuts and wounds
always use linen, not cotton, as the
hbers OF cotton are fiat and apt to ir-
ritate sore place, while those of
linen are perfectly rounded.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

Middlebury Register: For all the
signs of the times point to the immed
late and final cessation of Spanish mis-
rule in America; and it is perfectly evi
dent that bold and American policy
towards Cuba as this time will and
must soon result in the only possible
final settlement Of the question that
could be permanently satisfactory to
any interest worth considering-its an
nexation to the United States. If this
step with reference to Cuba is taken,
Mr.. McKinley's administration will 90
down in history as one of the most
commendable of the century.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02
HOW'S TlaiSl

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
F. J. Cheney & Co., Props, Toledo. O
We the undersigned, have known r
J. Cheney for the last Is years, and be.
ieve him perfectly honorable in all bus
mess transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligation made by their
firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo, 0. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin.
Wb iesale Druggist, Toledo. o.
II Ills Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, icting directly upon the blood and
mt Gus surfaces of the system. Price
75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
testimonials free.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

John Becker, bod carrier, got
drunk and was just about beatirg his
wife Mary to death when the police in
terfered and unfeelingly dragged him
of to the dungeon keep Of the station
house. Next day Mary was carried
into court to testify against John. In
court, lying upon the stretcher, she
begged the judge moi to punish him,
but to let him off. Next time John
will probably beat her quite 10 death.
de ought to. Such sublime wifely
devotion as hers is just too slushy for
Observation-Disclosures Times.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS.


H. NJ. 8. Star Is the first of eight tor.
pedo-boat destroyers being built for the
British navy. She is els feet in length
and 20 feet inches In breadth, her con-
tract speed being 80 knots per hour;
she Is the fastest vessel afioat.
Great guns are expensive TOYS for a
nation 70 play with. One English au.
thority says that the 11o-ton gun, 1917
inches bore, will fire 95 ordinary rounds,
after which the gun is unfit for further
service. The clifton gun, l2h inches
bore, will fire 127 rounds, and the A.
ton gun, ~ inches bore, will fire $50
rounds before becoming useless. The
cost of the British 110-ton gun is $s2,-
500, that Of the clifton gun is $54,5
and that Of the Aston gun is s31, 500.
Mexico has adopted the theory that
every citizen is bound to defend the
soil, the interests and the honor of his
country as o soldier. Thus in future a
wealthy Mexican will have to cerve In
the army, at least in case Of war, as
well as q poor one. The constitution
has to be amended for this purpose,
but there IL little doubt that all the
states of the great Central American
federation will give their consent.
French army pensioners living in the
Hotel des Invalides. who have all re-
ceised medals for bravery on the field,
occasionally drink more than is good
for them. To prevent such veterans
making exhibitions of themselves in
public, reward OF Is cents is paid to
anyone who returns an inebriated in
valide to the barracks. Recently, in
toxication among the pensioners hav-
ing increased greatly, 1t was discovered
that a trade in rescuing had arisen, a
knockout drink costing five cents and
aIranted to act at once having been
devised, which left q clean profit of
ten cents Der drunk.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

The tramp who refused a reward
Tor saving two children from burning
to death by saying: "Poor as l am,
would never accept a reward fol-
saving child's life," is true gen.
tleman at heart, however ragged and
dirty he may be on the outside. With
true modesty he disappeared after his
deed OF heroism without leaving his
name. This all happened at Fox
Corners, N. Y, the other day.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

After nearly three weeks sojourn on
the barren island Of San Nicholas, off
the coast of California, party of relic
hunters reached Long Beach, CAL,
last Monday, loaded with skulls, skele-
tons and ancient implements and orna.
ments OF stoue and shells, the remains
OF prehistoric giant race.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

81 crave but One Minute, +" said the pub.
nc speaker in husky voice; and then he
took dose of One Minute Cough Cure,
and proceeded with his oratory. One
Minute Congh Cure is unequalled for
throat aud lung troubles.
c. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville, G. G..
Smith, So. Londonderry and F. B. Pier.
Jacksonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02
The Golden Harvest

Away down on the southern edge o,
Oklahoma the wheat harvest has com.
menced. The vast army of laborers
that Is to gather the fields of golden
grain is at work. The long march
that will end with the latter days of
July or early August away up in the
borders of British America has begun
and IN many respects it is one of the
wonderful events Of the industrial life
OF the PLANE For the number of men
engaged and the value of he product
involved, it has the most lasting effect
OF any campaign in the world. It
covers the great Mississippi Valley
with its companies and squads, and be-
fore its implements of warfare fall the
richly laden columns of the fields. 1t
has for Its commanders that body of
farmers who have made out of The
plain a vast garden, and they will
reap a reward for their labors that will
make item happy. Recruits for the
ranks Of the army Of workers have for
month cen vending their way to-
ward the South in order to get start
with the opening of the season. They
will 60 on from place to place as the
harvest moves northward and will Fl d
employment for several weeks at the
most remunerative wages paid on the
farms.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

There is a time for everything; and the
time to attend to cold is when it starts.
Don't wait till you have consumption
but prevent it by using One Minute
Cough Cure, the great remedy for coughs
colds, Group, bronchitis and all throat
and lung troubles.
c. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville, G. G.
Smith, So. Londonderry and f. B. Pier,
Jacksonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

"They don't make much fuss about il. q
We are speaking of DeWitts Little Ear.
ly Risers, the famous little pills for con-
stipation, biliousness, and all stomach
and liver troubles. They never grippe.
G. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondvilie, G. G,
Smith, So. Londonderry and F. B. Pier
Jacksonville
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

We would not advise anybody to
pin their faith in the tariff bill be
coming law as it passes the Senate.
Many changes are likely to be made
when the bill goes to a conference
committee representing both House
and Senate.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

Most men think more of their
wives than they don't admit.
Probably the Lord made Eve to
show Adam what he escaped.
Every man has streak of genius,
but in most men It's all streak.
A woman's argument always re-
minds you of the way she ties her
necktie.
A woman keeps cool by not getting
hot, and man gets hot by not keep
ing cool.
A woman learns to cry whenever
she wants to, SO she can cry when
ever man wants her not to N. Y.
Press.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

The great Byron camp meeting,
nine miles from Fond du Lac, Wis,
opened on Tuesday, with hundreds in
attendance. 1t is held under the au.
spices of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and is each year a great e.
vent in Eastern Wisconsin religious
circles.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02
worth Knowing

A little suhcarbooate of soda OF
potash added to milk will keep it from
turning sour in hot weather, while a
few Jumps of sugar in the cream jan
will answer the same purpose.
A means of preserving eggs EN-.
ployed by the Scotch is dipping them
into boiling water for the space of a
minute or two. This causes the
white Of the egg to form sort OF
membrane which entirely excludes
the air.
Cut flowers will retain their fresh
ness much longer if a little powdered
charcoal is added to the water in
which they are placed, 1t is also a
good plan to snip the ends off the
stalks every day.
Light wooden materials are the
coolest and healthiest wear for hot
weather. SEARCHED things are not to
be recommended, as the starch OBJ.
structs the free passage of air.
Meat should never be laid on dish
until it is cooked, but should be we'll
Toured and suspended by string, so
as to give the air free access 10 every
part.
A wet umbrella should never be
left open to dry, as stretching while
damp makes the silk liable to split.
1t should be placed handle downward
and the moisture left to drain uni
form.
Fresh fish should not be soaked in
water before cooking, as it destroys
the flavor and makes it soft.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

The cigar industry at Tampa, Fla,
and its suburbs has reached such d.
menslons that the average weekly pay
roll now amounts to $4,000. 1t is
reported that nineteen factories turn
out an average Of 100000 cigars
weekly.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

The methods of the republican Sen.
ators in fighting out their tariff differ.
ence In caucus, are preferable to the
open lighting of the democratic Sena-
tors although both result in delaying
the tariff bill.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

Hoopla! All aboard for the aerial
express! Mr.. Charles H. Lamson has
been up one hundred feet in his air
ship and returned to the ground with.
out injury to himself or the ship. This
wonderful demonstration occurred at
Portland, Me.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

Cooler even than the backward
summer was Senator Hanna's ex-
preston OF the gratefulness he felt
1or the "spontaneity" of the support
OF his Senatorial aspirations by the
republicans of Ohio.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

The longer the Senate waits to
vote on that treaty for the annexa-
tlon OF Hawaii the larger the vote
Tor ratification will be. Senators who
now oppose are in some instances
known to be misrepresenting the SEN
tlment of their constituents.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

The acquital of the Washington cor
respondents makes it look as thouob
broker Chapman was the only man
whose contempt for that Senate commit
Tee was strong enough to pull out a
jail sentence.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

Mr.. Wanamaker talked like good
populist when he said: "The re.
publican party is living in its
Llncolns and its Grants, the ancient
democratic party is living in its JEFF
Persons and Jacksons.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

The suicide of one of the worlds
richest men ought to be warning to
those who are sacrificing everything
else In order to get rich, but we have
no idea that it will.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02
Setting Him.eI1 Rt.h.

:! am informed. my good friend, tina,
you're losing money on fast horses"
remarked Rev. Mr.. Angel.
your Information is oil wrong. I'm
losing my money on slow horses" said
Frank Specie. Bits.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

The private soldiers who have gone
into court to try to demonstrate their
legal right to refuse to do homework
IN the residences of their officers de
serve success, if they don't get it.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

The Pennsylvania state treasury
has been attacked by the national
disease known as deficit. Same old
cause-appropriating more money
than was received.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02
COncefted.

Mrs. Jones Ito tramp)-No; / gave
you piece of pie day before yesterday.
The Tramp-Yes, mum; but I
COUNT get anything for it. There's no
demand at present. mum. for petrified
curiosities.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

They fed Mr.. Bryan SO high in
Virginia that he came near being laid
up with severe attack of indigestion.
Virginia hospitality is dangerous to
the unacclimated.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02
where 1t L.v.

Whittle, the Sculptor (sadly)-rm.
afraid my statue will not be accepted.
Bolster (his friend)-Cheer up, old
boy. You should put better face on 1t.
Whittle. the Sculptor-That's the
trouble; canFt.-N. Y. World.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02
Boiling His BIII.

waiter (seeing dissatisfaction on
guests face)-Wasn't the dinner cooked
to suit you, sir?
uuest-Yes; all but the bill. Just
take that back and tell them to boil Il
down little.-Fun.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

Eugene Debs wants to go to WASH
ington, not as Coxey went, but with
a Senators credentials In bis inside
pocket.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

The average newspaper reader will
doubtless join us in being thankful
that there won't be another Queens
Jubilee in our day.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02
Warned Ont.

Brown-Oh, for a lodge In some vast
wilderness!
Jones-Whats the matter; can't you
pay Your rent where you are now?-
n. Y. Tribune.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

Mrs. Higbee--I feel so miserable.
Higbee-What is the matter?
Mrs. H.-Mrs. Shaw told me q secret,
and I've forgotten what it was.-Phila-
delphia Press.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

Ex-senator Hill is going to try the
Irejuvenating effect of an old.time
Fourth-of-July speech. The expert
ment is to be made at Oswego, N. Y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02
Appropriate.

Miss Antique severely)-I shall never
marry. twould be simply useless for
any young man to ask me.
Miriam (slyly)-You would tell him
you could only be mother to him7
Brooklyn Life.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

Salcsman-Of course. we have square
and upright pianos.
Rural Customer-That's jest what I
want for my darter. mister-straight
honest goods.-Brooklyn Life.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02
Love ON the Wheel

"How did you find out that Charley
loved you, Clnra?"
81 took tumble when we were out
bicycle riding" ADetroit Free Press.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02
Just Mhatu. N..l.a

81 have taken six bottles of Hoods
Sarsaparilla and found it to be just what
needed. had no appetite and suffered
with terrible pains in my side. Since
taking Hoods Sarsaparila l can eat
heartily ana can do good days work.
| cannot speak too highly of Hoods Sar-
saparllla.' EDMOND ROBERT, East Can
ola, N. I'll.
HOOd's Pills are purely vegetable
and do not purge, pain or grippe. All
druggists.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

benjamin Gordon, a Clarendon far
mer, had his arm broken aud was 9TH
erwise Injured Saturday at the fair
ground crossing of the Rutland rail-
road. He was driving south toward
home at about 8 o'clock, and came up
on the track just in front OF the engine
"Nchasane," which was running in
from the eastward. The engine struck
his wagon and wrecked it, and he was
thrown out. 1t was found that the
small bone of his right arm was brok
en-, he had two scalp cuts and was
bruised and shaken up.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

Halls Hair Remover renders the hail
lustrous and silken, gives it an even col.
or. and enables women to put it up in q
great variety of styles.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02
THE LONDONDERRY SIFThl}.
II RE-

!oopdopderry Sitter
i''nhtevs Friity Morning. Terms
$l.Oo a year at offices where bundles are
sent, sl.lo where sent in Single Wrap
pers. Address
The Sitter,
So. Londonderry, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

DE Laval "Alpha- Baby" Cream Sepa.
rators are more superior to initiating
machines than such other cream separa.
tors are to gravity Dreaming processes.
In fact experienced users of different
separators regard such initiating ma
chimes as of little if any advantage over
gravity Dreaming. A good illustration
OF this is given in the following letter
from the South Carolina Experiment
Station, whice is indirectly most con-
vincing tribute to the overwhelming su.
periority of the De Laval Machines:
CLEMSON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
and S. c. EXPERIMENT STATION.
Clemson College, S. c., Apr. 20, 1897.
The DE LAVAL SEPARATOR Co.,
New York.
Gentleman Has the bowl shipped to
Works been received /? We are needing
it badly. Although we have u. S. and
Sharples Little Giant, we are mainly
depending on gravity Dreaming until our
DE Laval bowl is rebalanced.
Truly yours,
>. w. HART, Prof. of Agriculture.
Don't let anybody fool you on a Cream
Separator. Don't be humbugged into
buying an inferior machine. The best is
always cheapest, and can alone be salts
factory and profitoble. Send for new
catalogue No. 257.
THE DE LAVAL SEPARATOR co.
Rdndo!ph d Canal SITS 4, | n Cortland Street.
CHICAGO. NEW yORK
MoseIey q StOddard Mfg. Co.
New England Supervising Agents.
RUTLAND, VT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02
Where ?
For
clynn's Combination Store,
SaxtOns River, vt.

Best ASK or Oak Round Clothes Baskets, l-2
bushel or Market Baskets 25c. Square Clothes
Baskets 45c.
Cottolene &c ID. Pure lard 1-2 ID.
Only few cans best Peas 15c., 2 for 25c. Were
canned to sell at 25c IA can.
Best Half Patent Flour rs. Pillshury's S. co.
Washburu's best, 1885,
Al pairs Ladies' Oxford, sold at 81 90, Sips,
81 so and 81 90. Good Styles but odd lines to
close at tic a pair.
II pairs Boys Tan and Calf Shoes at S1.19,
that sold for 81. 65 and $l.75.
23 pairs Misses Shoes, Tan and Ribbed, to
close at SIC pair. Sold for sl10 to 81 90
pair.
See those summer lawns at DC yard
4 pkgs. Buckeye Oats 25c. Pettyjohn's Break
fast Food, Zoe.
Corn Starch sc box. Some very nice new cheese
l2c pound. Yellow eye Pea Beans sc
quart.
Try Shinet, the wonderful polishing paper.
Cleans everything.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

1t is hard cash that ex.Queen Lii.
is protesting for. The new annexation.
treaty ignores her and her family.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02
SITTER John. Editor.

Copies OF this paper caa be obtained
at the Brattle6oro News rooms, Elliot
Street, B,uttle60ro.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1897-07-02

Don't nauseate your stomach with
teas and bitter herbs, but regulate your
liver aud sick headache by using those
famous little pills known as De Wits
Little Early Risers.
C. f. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E.
Smith, Jamaica and Jonas Hill Bond
vile, G. G. Smith, So. Londonderry and
f. b. Pier, Rawsonville.