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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-08-12
Curing a Shirker.

An old civil war veteran tells a good
story of how "a lazy private in his regi-
ment was cured of Sinking. 1t ap-
pears that the fellow was utterly no
good. He had been drafted into SER
vice, and thereafter devoted his whole
time and attention to getting out of
1t. He spent more than half of his
time in the hospital tent. He ran the
gamut of all the diseases that flesh
is heir to or has acquired through it's
own misguided efforts. Somehow even
the severity of military discipline was
inadequate to his case; shirk he could
and would.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-08-12
But He Kept on Talking.

Biggs when it comes to absence of
mind. that barber across the way
scoops the poi"
Diggs-"Why, what's he been do
ing?"
Dlggs-"I went into his shop to get
my hair cut this morning, and he PIN
ned a newspaper around my neck and
gave ne towel to read"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-08-12
Taking Him Seriously.

Are you actively engaged in poll
tics?" asked the man who had just
gone into the insurance business.
Eyes. But l don't see what that
has to do with taking out policy"
well, guess I'd better report the
fact to the company, anyhow. There
seems to be something about politics
that breaks mans health down, so
that he's always thinking of retiring
to private life, and of course there's no
telling how far the maady may CO."
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-08-12

to her excitement. A moment later
she was running wildly across the field,
with Seth Lloyd valnly pulling at the
reins and shouting for help.
The old man was sorely frightened.
Directly at the foot OF the hill which
Topsy was descending at breakneck
speed was narrow gully in which
stones and refuse had been thrown.
There the cart would be overturned.
Certain death awaited him unless the
horse was stopped.
She was stopped. A man leaped
over the hedge, strong hands caught
Topsy's bits, and John Manchester's
voice babe Mr.. Lloyd dismount.
He did so, catching his foot and fall
ing headlong, By the time he had re-
gained his feet the men who had been
working in the field with John had
reached the spot. One of these held
the horse by the head, the rest were
gathered about figure which lay
prone upon the ground.
"Eh, what's the matter?" Mr.. Lloyd
asked, making his way forward.
THAT brute of horse has about
killed john" one of the men said.
.'His arm is broken, besides that hurt
on his head, and don't know what
else"
John Manchester opened his eyes,
and supported by one of his compan-
ions, struggled to sitting posture.
Although suffering severe pain, he
smiled family when he met the gaze
of Seth Lloyd.
Hope you'll excuse my trespassing,'
he said, in hoarse voice. Il really
forgot under the excitement of the
I moment that you had forbidden my
coming on your premises"
The words died away on his lips, and
he sank back, pale and speechless. Seth
Loyd's wrinkled face worked piteously
as he turned to the group of men,
"He hain't dead, is he? Cause if he
is, twas me and the barberry hedge
that killed him."
1t was late the next morning when
John Manchester woke from troubled
sleep. The doctor had pronounced his
injuries serious, but not dangerous
Some one was sitting close by his bed
and he slowly turned his aching head
to see who it was.
How are you feeling, dear?" and
Patty bent over the pillow.
you here, Patty! Oh, my darling
what does it mean?"
Hush, you are not to talk. Papa sent
me here to help take care of you. It's
all right, John. He, he said," and the
blushing face dropped low, "that you
must get well enough for wedding
on Christmas. That isn't ALL See
john" and she darted to the window
and raised the shade.
The barberry hedge was in plair
sight. John saw the teams and hiret
men of Mr.. Lloyd hard at work pulling
up the shrubs by the roots.
Papa said to tell you and your faith
er that the barberry hedge and the
trouble it made were things of the
past" Patty said, slipping her sof
hand into that of her lover.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-08-12
Japanese Imitation.

The Japanese are almost universally
condemned by writer's for the imita-
ton practiced by them of late years
of western literature, art, science and
invention. And yet this imitation
seems natural and right. Imagine, il
possible, the nation Of Japan leaping
across the civilization of hundreds of
years in half century. Think of her
emerging from the darkness Of the
middle ages and standing suddenly
forth in the light of the nineteenth
century. Would it not have been
worse than madness for her to have
said, This new civilization is better
than ours, yet we will not initiate it.
We will retain our originality, and per-
haps in ages to come we shall reach
the enlightened state now enjoyed by
the rest of the world"
But fortunately the Japanese did not
say this, but gave themselves up to the
acquisition of the wonderful stores OF
knowledge open ed to them.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-08-12

Uncle Sam has been asked to pur-
chase the plans OF a submarine boat
which, If its designers expectations are
fulfilled, will run through the water
faster than an express train rushes
over the land. 1t is claimed that the
boat will attain speed Of fifty knots,
or over fifty-seven miles an hour. The
boat will be sixty feet long and four
teen feet wide, and will have a draught
of ten and one-half feet. 1t will have
four engines driven by successive ex-
plosions Of gunpowder and developing
1000 horsepower.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-08-12
No Alliance for Him.

Tired Treadwell--"Wot, an alliance
wild England? Not any fer me! I'm
agin it, first, last and all de time"
Weary Watson-"Ain yer got no
pride in yer country? T'ink how we
could swipe de rest of de powers. We'd
be de whole ting if we had dat kind
of combination"
Tired Treadwell-"Dat's all right,
but seen an item in paper dat dey
use 40o,oOo,o0o pounds of soap every
wear in England"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-08-12
OH THE BEAUTIFUL WRETCH.

He had been going there for month
now, and had not progressed any fur
Their in his race for the girl than when
he first began. True, she was cold
and naughty; true, too, was 1t that she
treated him with disdain, but what
mattered that to him. Was she not
worth millions, and were he not al
most penniless. He was working, but
at what?-a six-dollar week clerk in
a drygoods store-and he could not
hope to marry on that. AS a matter OF
fact she was one port in storm and
possibly a haven. At length he de-
termined to find out how much she car
ed for him and with that object in
view put on his best suit, placed a
four-inch collar around his neck, doff-
ed a new hat, patent-leather shoes
for which his last weeks earnings had
been expended-and with new pair
of gloves, borrowed from the store for
the occasion, went to visit her at the
magnificent home of her parents on
Girard avenue The evening was spent
pleasantly enough until 10 O'CLOCK,
when a remark that she dropped
brought to his mind what he intended
to do. He began timidly at first, and
after some behaving managed to ask
her may I-er-press my suit" vi
course" came her answer instantly as
she reached Sor and pressed the butler
| button. James show this gentleman
to the kitchen and give him flatiron.
Pointed Paragraphs.
The man who invests in green goods
must want money bad.
| The lass whose lover goes to sea
sheds many private-tear.
What men call firmness in them
selves they call contrariness in others.
The man who is employed by his
wife's father don't worry about losing
his job,
| It's a curious anomaly of war that
both contending parties are always IN
the right.
Men and clotheslines become I'M
steady when they have too many
sheets in the wind.
A mans success often depends on
his ability to prevent others from pre-
venting it.
When the average young man gradu-
ates from college he knows more than
he ever will in the future.
Men convinced against their will are
of the same opinion still, but no wo-
man is ever convinced that way.
There's a screw loose somewhere
when a minister gets the princely sal
airy of $500 per year, and a baseball
player only gets $4,000.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-08-12

Uncencerned.
The boy stood on the burning deck
And didn't care durn-
His father was Millionaire
And he had decks to burn.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-08-12
On the Merrick Road.
Wanted to Surprise Him

"Hi, therel Got monkey wrench?"
"Naw; this here's sheep ranch"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-23
A Novel CaDe.


No wardrobe is wholly complete
without wrap that can be slipped on
and off with ease. The novel cape
shown in the large illustration by May
Manton serves every need, while at
the same time it is chic in the extreme.
representing, as it does, the latest
Partisan style. The model is of satin
faced cloth in soft mode, with yoke
and bands of applique edged with
velvet ribbon, but bengaline and all
heavy silks, as we'll as lace, are equally
appropriate.
The foundation is circular, and ex-
tends to the edge of the third ruffie.
The yoke is faced on and the two
upper ruffles are stitched into place
as indicated, but the third and last
is scanned to the edge. All three are
circular in shape, and they, as we'll
rs the foundation cape, are lined with
silk.
The pointed revers are cut separate
and attached to the fronts, and are
both faced with white mousseline de
sole, which was purchased shirred
ready for use. At the neck is stand
ing collar, within which is a double
frill of mousseline, which is also
white.
To make this cape for woman OF
medium size five and half yards OF
material twenty-five inches wide will
be required.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-23
Dogs for Lazy Wheelmen.

The dog in harness as applied to the
traction of the cycle is a novelty which
will rightly never be tolerated in the
British Isles, but the Belgian has adj.
vanced the idea of using canine trac
tion for neck and collar work in draw
ing the bicycle up hill, and at Stras.
burg the strong mastif may be seen
performing the same service for the
tricycle.. AS to the Belgian dog, when he
has done his work he receives his re.
ward. He jumps up behind like a
smart groom and shares with his mas.
ter the Joys OF the descent. Not SO
the Strasburg hound he is always on
duty he is harnessed behind the ma.
chine, but his face is toward the guild
ing wheel and he does not jib. He
can not go in front, for he would inter.
fere with the steering, but the tricy.
clist declares he rejoices to pull be-
hind. There is no doubt the dog does
show some sense of gratitied pride in
working in harness. In Belgium and
in Switzerland one may often see the
free and unattached dog trying to
shove behind the hand cart as q vol.
unteer pushing when he may not pull
But in spite of his good will, the fata
result shows itself in the curved bach
and distorted legs. Pail Mall Gazette
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-23
An Easy, Comfortable Gown.

An easy, comfortable gown, that
can be made as cool or as warm as
desired by the selection of suitable
materials, is here shown. Green and
white linen lawn is the material
selected, narrow valenciennes lace and
insertion forming the dainty decora-
'tion. A bow and ends of diagonally
striped green, violet and white ribbon
is tied between the edges Of the turn
over collar that completes the neck.
The back, in princess style, is fitted
with curving seam, side back and
under arm darts, rendering a perfect
adjustment over the hips. The semi
girdle that crosses in front is buttoned
in the centre and holds the fulness
gracefully in at the waist. Round
pearl buttons are used to effect the
closing all the way down the front.
The easy, tasteful two-seamed sleeves
are cut on fashionable lines and can
be made with or without the fitted
lining. The gown is of moderate
width, measuring little over three
and half yards at the foot in the
medium size. Challis, cashmere,
India silk, French or outing flannel
will develop tastefully by the mode,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-23

transparent stuffs and to China and
India silks, has a peculiar fitness for
organdie, dimity and Persian lawn,
and is represented in the last-named
material, with trimming of fine
needlework bands and frills. The
foundation for the waist is fitted
lining, which closes at the centre
front. On it are mounted the yoke of
puffs and bands, and the full back and
fronts. AS shown, the neck is cut on
the first line of perforations, so form
ing a shallow open square, but the
pattern provides for high neck as we'll.
In either case the waist proper closes
invisibly beneath the centre band of
embroidery, and the yoke at the left
shoulder seam and arms eye. The
sleeves are arranged in series of
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-23

and wondered at the cause of his sud-
den change of opinion, but Ray did
not divulge his secret uatil long after.
One day there came word from the
chief at the Junction requesting Ray
to appear for examination for promo.
tion.
That night when he was assured Of
of his new place, he related to Arthur
the terrible accident that his neglect
had nearly caused to the express.
II was SO thankful when I found
that it was not true," he concluded,
"that had no further desire for pro.
motion. It made me satisfied with
my position, and warned me that
could do more good in attending to
my duty than in worrying for some.
thing higher. 1t was an experience
and lesson, Arthur, that can never
forget"
And the boy shuddered at the mere
recollection of his terrible mistake
a mistake which none but himself
knew about. but which might have
ruined him for life and precipitated
two hundred lives into eternity!
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-23
Hoods Pills cure all liver ills. a5 cents.


Cows used to throw trains off the
track, because the engineers, in
panic, blew down brakes and equal
lied chances. In these latter days,
asserts an Eastern writer, a whole
herd of cows could not harm q train.
If a thousand were to get in the way
of locomotive the engineer would
'pull her wide open" and go scooting
through. When the captain of the
Paris sought to reassure his passen-
gers on the last trip from England he
said, with much nonchalance: "Under
full headway the Paris can cut through
fifteen Spanish warships." That was
a slight exaggeration, of course, but
experience has proved more than once
that safety in collision at sea de-
pends on the speed of the moving
body. A steamer of $1,000 tons dis
placement travelling twenty knots an
hour goes through an ordinary vessel
like hot knife through butter, escap-
ing without scratch. Kansas City
mo. Journal.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-23
Earnin nss of Canadian Indian,.

There are some astonishing figures
in recent returns presented to the Do
minion parliament showing the amount
of Indian earnings for the last year.
According to these statistics the In.
dians Of Canada received as proceeds
of the fisheries $3.50, ,27O.85, and as
earned by hunting $40s, 31S. S3. The
statement earned by hunting" as
our longtime Quebec correspondent,
Mr.. J. U. Gregory, tells us, is to be
understood as including all furs,
wherever sold, to the Hudson's Bay
company or others. In these days,
when we are all talking about the OBJ.
liberation of wild creatures, this an
nual fur catch of more than $500, 000
for Canada is significant of an enor-
nous native supply, all the more re-
markable since the fur industry has
been carried on for so many decades
-Forest ard Stream.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-23
THE UNIVERSAL AILMENr.
Some Sug gestions as to the Mitigation OF
the Disease Once Called Ouinsv.

Some Sug yestions as to the Mitigation OF
the Disease Once Called Ouinsv.
Quinsy, or tonsilitis, is an acute in.
fammation of one or both tonsils.
The Inflammation is commonly very
active" causing great pain and end
ing in the formation of matter.
Children, and especially young
adults, are most subject to the disease,
for it is in them that the tonsils are
most fully developed and most prone
to take on Inflammation. The glands
gradually become smaller in middle
life and have more or less completely
disappeared in those who have reached
old age.
The cause of quinsy is not alwa Us
evident. A tendency to the disease
seems sometimes to run in families,
and it has been noted that those who
have frequent attacks of tonsilitis in
youth often suffer from gout or rheu-
matism in later life. The immediate
cause seems often to be exposure to
cold and wet when the person is ia
tigued or little "under the weather."
The presence of sewer gas in the
house has been accused of exciting
attacks of tonsilitis in those unfortu-
mates who have contracted the quinsy
habit.
The first indication of trouble is
usually chill or.chilly sensation, such
as many people have come to recog-
nize as sign of having caught cold.
This is followed by little fever, with
dryness and Stiffness" in the throat
and little pain on swallowing.
The pain, which rapidly increases,
is continuous, but is greatly aggra-
vated by the chewing and swallowing
of food. On looking into the throat
the swollen and Redeemed tonsil is
readily seen. When both tonsils are
affected they may often be seen press
ing against each other, and seemingly
blocking up the throat completely.
Sometimes the trouble may--appar
emily, at least be cut short by early
treatment, but usually the infamma-
ton goes on to the formation and dis
charge of an abcess.
F.. A person with tonsilitis should live
'on milk and broths. Indeed, there is
no temptation to take solid food, not
only because of the pain in swallow
ing, but because the appetite is lost.
Gargling with strong solution of
borax or bicarbonate of soda in hot
water, TO which little glycerine has
been added, is very grateful. Cold
congresses applied to the throat at
the beginning of an attack occasion
ally appear to cut it short, but after
the formation of pus has clearly be.
come inevitable, warm applications OF
poultices should be used. AS soon as
matter has formed it should be let out,
and the ensuing relief will amply com
pensate for tue momentary pain of the
little operation-Youth's Companion.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-23
THE CITY OF SLEEP.

Over the edge OF the purple down,
Where the single lamplight CLEANS,
Know ye the road to the Merciful Town
That is laid by the Sea of Drsams-
Where the poor may lay their wrongs away,
And the sick may forget to weep2
But we-pity US ah! pity US
We wakeful; oh! pity us
We must go back with Policeman Day
Back from the City of Sleep!
Weary they turn from the scroll and crown,
Fetter and prayer and plow-
They that go up to the Merciful Town,
For her gates are closing now.
It Is their right in the baths of Night
Body and soul to steep;
We-pity us; ah pity us!
We wakeful oh! pity us.
We must go back with Policeman Day
0ack from the City Of sleep!
Over the edge. of the purple down,
Ere the tender dreams begin;
Aook-w may look-at the Merciful Town,
But we may not enter in.
Outcasts all. from ner guarded wall,
Back to one watch we creep;
We-pfry US; ah! pity us!
We wakeful; oh. pity u.s.
We that go back with Policeman Day
Back from the City OF Sleep!
-Rudyard Kipling.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-23
Evolut,on of an old-rime Purse.

The old-time knitted silk purse of
our grandmothers has curious de-
scendant in the knitted silk card cases
which some ladies carry nowadays.
The silk is sometimes mixed with gold
or silver thread, or with bright steel
or bronze beads, to form designs. One
side is stiffened by cardboard covered
with silk and the corners are tipped
with silver or gold as are those OF
leather card-cases. The knitted silk
case is said to wear longer and hold
more cards than its leather brother.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-23
The Bicycle ParasOl.

The wheelwoman no longer exposes
herself, unsheltered, to the suns too
ardent kiss. The pleasure of her ride
was spoiled by the knowledge that a
platoon of freckles was forming itself
across her pretty nose and layer of
tan was running the damask of her
cheek. Now there is parasol fastened
on the back of her saddle. 1t is
mounted on bamboo stick, which is
the lightest that could be devised.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-23
A Fashionable Cane.

A novelty in capes is made of violet
taffeta silk shirred in cords into two
deep puffs, which draw it closely over
the shoulders in prim sort of way,
quite unlike the flutes and yards of full.
ness in the cape of last season. The
deep frill of silk which falls below the
puffs extends the cape little below
the elbows. A round collar and short
stole of guipure fastened across with
black velvet bows and buckles are the
only trimming.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-23

uohAhS3 y ONA AAASNA
cine, and have certainly been greatly
benefited by it's use.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has indeed been friend to me.
81 am now able to do my own work,
thanks to your wonderful medicine.
was as near death believe as could
be, so weak that my pulse scarcely beat
and my heart had almost given out. l
could not have stood it one week more,
am sure. l never thought l would
be so grateful to any medicine.
81 shall use my influence with any
one suffering as I did, to have them
use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound"
Every woman that is puzzled about
her condition should secure the sympa-
thetic advice of a woman who under
stands. Write to Mrs. Pinkham at
Lynn, Mass. and tell her your ills.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-23
woman's Aid Work in India.

The Marchioness of Dufferin and
Ava has issued her report for last year
of the United Kingdom branch of the
work done by the great fund bearing
her own name for the medical aid of
women in India. It states that in the
twelve months under review no less
than 1927 900 women received atten-
tion either in hospitals or their own
homes from lady doctors. There are
now 103 hospitals and dispensaries.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-23
THE REALM OF FASHION.


souvenir suitable for bride to give
her attendant is purse made of bit
of the brocade like her wedding
gown, mounted with silver-gilt, with
her initials in silver-gilt on one side
and the owners on the other. The
chain suspended to this purse may be
a long one of silver. Ladies' Home
journal.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-23

puffs, with bands of insertion between
each two, and are mounted upon fitted
Innings, which are two-seamed, but
can be omitted, the putting only being
used if preferred. At the neck and
wrists are frills of needlework.
To make this waist for woman in
the medium size three and one-half
yards of material thirty-six iuches
wide will be required.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-23

The fashionable purse is made of a
bit of hyacinth purple or emerald
green brocade mounted with a silver
gilt clasp, and with either short
chain to go over the wrist or long
one to go around the neck. A dainty
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-23

The New York Ledger is now successful,
sold by bright boys and girls, who thu
earn many valuable premiums. Two cent!
profit on each copy sold. No money re-
quired in advance. Send name and ad
dress for complete outfit, including Prem
ium List, to Robert Bonner's Sons, Ledger
Building, 160 William St., N. Y. City.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-06-23
A Cool and Useful Costume.

No costume is cooler in appearance
or more truly useful to the eye than
that of pure white, untouched by
color. The model shown in the illus
tration, while we'll adapted to all