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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14
For tho Eyes.

To preserve the eyesight few sug-
gestions are given which will be found
practicable. Do not read in cars or
vehicles while they are in motion, and
never while lying down in constraiE-
ed position. Prop yourself up with
plenty of pillows ii you wish to read
reclining. Do not read lengthy books,
closely printed, and never when the
eyes are tired or the head aches. A
beneficial wash for Strengthening the
eyesight is made as follows: To one
pint of soft water add teaspoonful OF
powdered borax, boil for three minutes,
strain and add three drops of camphor.
Place in well-corked bottle for use.
Apply to the eyes night and morning.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14

"Ny husband bought three boxes Of the
pills. We began giving Josie one third Of
a Pill three times day.
In three days the child was brighter
His appetite was better. He began to show
interest in toys and was less fretful.
I'VE. increased the dose, giving him
half pill at time. He gained every day
In weight and appetite.
At the end Of this treatment, after tax
ing three boxes, he was new boy.
HE was happy, hearty, enjoying life
with his little companions.
have no doubt that DR.. Wi1liams
Pink Pills for Pale People saved him from
an early grave"
Mrs. Williams made affidavit to the
truth Of her statement before David Crisp,
Notary Public.
DR.. A. A. NcCabe examined the child
and made oath before Notary Mort Brooks,
that he is now physically sound and well.
The evidence Is completed by Dr.. N.
A. Jones, who made affidavit before No
tary George Rupp, that the child had been
In the condition described by Mrs. Vii
liams, as the result Of catarrhal pneumonia.
The action Of DR.. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People on the blood and nervous
system, in eliminating poisons and furnish
ing materials for new tissues, makes them
sure remedy for wasting diseases and the long
train Of evils arising from disordered blood
and nerves. All druggists sell the pills.
one box tor SO cents; SIX boxes for $3.50.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14
WHEN THE PLANTS SLEEP.
They Have Various Hours. But All Take
Rest.


They Have Various Hours, But All Take
The mimosa goes to sleep when
night comes on, or even a dark cloud
passing over the sun will cause its
leaves to fold up and the stalk to sink
down, and in fact the whole plant goes
to sleep. In going to sleep the mimosa
Is not, however, at all singular. many
species OF plants closing their leaves
and flowers at night. On the other
hand, there are some which, like the
beasts of the forest, hail the setting
sun as a signal for activity. This
sleep Of plants, which Is the same ply
siologically as animal sleep, does not
exist without reason. The art of Sleep
Ing is, in the higher animals, sympto-
matte of repose in the brain and ner-
vous system, and the fact of plants
sleeping is one proof Of the existence
Of nervous system in the members
of the vegetable kingdom.
Plants sleep at various hours and
not always at night. The duration Of
plant sleep varies from ten to eighteen
hours. Light and heat have little to
do with plants sleeping, as different
species go to sleep at different hours
of the day. Thus the common morning
glory opens at dawn, the Star of Beth
lehem about 10 o'clock, the ice plant
at noon. The goats beard, which opens
at sunrise, closes at midday, and for
this reason is called "Go-to-bed-at-
noon" The flowers of the evening
primrose and Of the thorn apple open
at sunset, and those Of the night-flow-
ering cereus when 1t is dark.
Aquatic flowers open and close with
the greatest regularity. The white
water lily closes its flowers at sunset
and sinks below the water for the
night; in the morning the petals again
expand and float on the surface. The
Victoria Regia expands for the first
time about 9 o'clock in the evening,
and closes in few hours; it opens
again at 6 o'clock the next morning,
and remains so till afternoon, when it
closes and sinks below the water.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14
A TARIFF ON WEDDINGS.
II Was Little Too Strong to Please
THIS Couple.

n Was a Little Too Strong to Please
THIS Couple.
They Were two tail and leathery
looking individuals, and when they
entered the rural store, the man said
to the merchant:
got any good red calllSer cheap?"
"Oh, yes replied the merchant,
plenty of it, Here's some very fine
and good for 10 cents a yard"
"Shoofly! that's away yander too
high" said the woman. who had
taken hold of the edge of the clu;h
and was rolling 1t between her i'm
gers. Il bought the same goods Two
years ago for cents a yaru."
That's edzactly right" chimed In
her male companion.
Yes, but that was before the Ding
ley tariff went into emect," said the
merchant.
After considerable higgling the
trade was closed, the man paying the
bill and passing the dress pattern
over to the woman.
'Now, 'sQuar," said the man to the
merchant, who happened to be also
Justice Of the peace, 1--WE wants to git
married an wanter know whut you
charge fur that
Il always charge 81 fur a plain
marriage ceremony" said the rler-
chant but for anything fancy get
more"
"A dollar fur just a-marryin' Us
two?'
THAT'S the rock-bottom price"
"Wal," said the man, in great dis
gust, II rekin' they hez dun sot q
dinged tariff on marryin' ceremonies,
too"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14

The boy about whom this strange, true
story is told wasted away till he seemed
aothing but skin and bones. Then his
health turned and he became fat and hearty.
The first stage is fanile,r to many pa
rents. The second is Of deep interest to all
parents or friends Of ailing little ones.
Fathers and mothers, who long to have
their children healthy and happy cannot
lail to sympathize and rejoice with MIR.
and Mrs John F. Williams.
Their comfortable home, short distance
from Damon, ILL.,, is happy now because
Of the wonderful events that are told In
words eloquent with simple truth and
gratitude, by the mother Of the boy.
"Our Josie was never strong" said Mrs.
Williams. From his birth Re was weak
and Psny.
years old, he had an attack Of lung fever.
DR.. N. A. Jones cured this fever, bot the
child did not recover strength.
"He began fading away Beneath our eyes.
He had no appetite, vomited a great
deal, eoughed continually, his limbs be-
came withered.
HE became painfully weak and ema-
ciated. We waited for lis death.
" AT this time boarder named Asa Rob
inson suggested that DR.. Wiliams' Pink
Pills for Pale People " ould dot the child good.
"They had cured Mr.. Robinson of
rbeumatism ard he Believed In them.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14
Devious Definitions.


Phiz-The face that grows on a gin
drinker.
Triplets-Little blessings that but
few people appreciate.
Water-A Misunderstanding beverage
that makes barrels tight.
Obligation-A gun that makes
loud report when it is discharged.
Fashionable one thing woman
can follow without remaining behind.
Rent-Something that the landlord
can raise easier than the tenant can.
Death-Often happy relief from
the troubles a man stirs up for him
self on earth.
Foolish-The woman who puts a
special delivery stamp on a letter and
gives it to her husband to mail.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14
Not High in Arithmetic.

Theodore f. Seward, the big hearted
man who is going around the coun-
try organizing Don't Worry Clubs"
tells good story of a little boy who
had reached the multiplication table
in the course Of his education. One
night he was sitting anXiously over
a paper of figures. when his mother
came along and said:
Johnnie. do you find your arith-
metic very hard?'
Yes, indeed, mamma. I do" was
his reply. 1T was 81 'ful hard that
prayed to God to i Il mr. but He's
made three mistakes already"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14
.Arscnic In Carpet.

In Sweden yarn is not allowed to be
sold If 1t contains 0.o009 per cent of
arsenic. A carpet has been condemned
by the inspectors because it contained
ore-thousandth part of grain Of ar
senic in sixteen square inches-that is,
one grain in piece of carpet ten feet
square.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14
n Now rfament.

DR.. Auer Won Welsbach, the dis
tinguished inventor Of the incandes-
cent gas light which bears his name,
announces new incandescent filament
for electric lights, which has been tried
in Germany with startling re~ults.
This f1lament is made of osmium, one
of the rarest Of metals, which is not,
only the heaviest of known sub
stances, but is practically infueible.
From this circumstance 1t derives its
value as lighting filament. It may
be subjected to any amount of heat
and it remains urmelted. Raised to
the temperature at which platinum is
almost instantly volatilized, it attains
luminosity hitherto unknown, emit
Jung white light Of almost sunlike
power.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14

"And so Ollie Proudft is engaged
to that s.iss Newrich? 1 thought he
Used to say he would never marry
any sin who didn't have family
tree to point to-"
Yes. he did say so. but the fact
fiat she is a peach HAY cover the
ground, in his estimation"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14

Truth wears well, People have learned
that DeWitt's Little Early Risers are re-
liable little pills for regulating the bow
els, curing constipation and sickhead
ache. They don't grippe.
C. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill. Bondville, G. G.
Smith, So. Londonderry and F. B. Pier
Rawsonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14
Yacr;nna,.nn IN .Ianan

In Japan vaccination is compulsory,
and the government makes its own
lymph and Issues It free of charge. Re-
vaccination st stated periods is also
rigidly enforced. OI'v calf lymph is
used
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14
DANGEROUS Industry.

I'VE must be careful" quoth the bee.
There isn't any doubt,
That If the sugar trust should see
How, for this land, with sweets we're
free,
'Twould try to keep us out"
your name is craven on my heart"
He told the maiden fair:
Indeed" she cried. "and ave you
room
For all of 1t on there?''
Then he sat still and thought and
thought,
And thought and thought and
thought,
And went away downcast, at last
You see her name was Dot" @.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14

near Brunswick, Eng, is half hidden
in rose blooming season by the myriad
blossoms of the old tree which twines
about the stone buttresses and en-
velopes them with grace. Antiquarians
and flower lovers alike have visited the
famous tree for generations, but it has
at last been attacked by insects, which
threaten it's destruction.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14
The Cold Shoulder.

1t was once customary in France,
when a guest had remained too long,
for the host to serve a cold shoulder
of mutton instead Of hot roast. This
was the origin of the phrase ito give
the cold shoulder"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14

lhave used Ripans Tabplos with so much salts.
faction that can cheerfuily recommend them.
Have been troubled for about three years with
what called bilious attacks coming on regularly
once week. Was told by different physicians
that II was caused BY bad teeth Of which had
several had the teeth extracted, but the at
tacks continued. had seen Advertisements OF
Ripans Tabules in all the papers but had no faith
in them, but about six weeks since friond In
duced me to try them. Have taken but two of the
small Scent boxes Of the Tabules and have had
no recurrence Of the attacks. Have never given
testimonial for anything before. but the great
amount of good which believe has been done me
by Rfpans Tabules induces me to add mine to the
many Testimonials you doubtless have in your
Possession now. At. DEWITT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14

Don't you think 1t would be well
for us to surrender" Inquired He
Spanish officer at Havana.
surrender. echoed his $ :.
i wouldn't think of such Il ,hia-.-
rot until we have gotten what there
is to be made by speculation in food
SUPPLIES"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14
Remarks on Adam and Eve.

The following remark of a Highland
clergyman shows that the Celts in
Scotland can lay claim to the faculty
of bullmaking. In his sermon preach
ed in a small church in Strathspey, af-
ter inveighing against slothfulness, he
said in closing: 10 you think Adam
and Eve went about the Garden of
Eden with their hands in their pock-
ets?"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14
Ha. nloomed 1000 Years.

A thousand years have come and
gone since the first roses Redeemed on
this great rose tree Of Hildesheim. Its
existence can be traced back to the
days when Charlemagne was king.
1.-THE ancient cathedral at Hildesheim,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14

When the Duaks Of Borneo have to
decide which of twt parties is in the
right they have two Jumps of salt OF
equal size given the m to drop into the
water, and he whose lump first dis
solves is deemed to be in the wrong.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14
Human Nature

"Yoh knows" said Miss Miami
Brown as she took possession of her
escorts razor, dat you allus orter
love yoh enemies"
"Da's er fack," replied Mr.. Pinck-
ley, but somehow it's heap easier
Ter love 'em aftuh l has 'em licked"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14

The small town of Werda, in the
kingdom of Dahomey, is celebrated for
its temple of serpepts, a long building
in which the priests keep upward OF
1000 serpents Of all sizes, which they
feed with birds ami frogs brought to
them as offerings b. the natives.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14

In home for sandwich men in Lon
don there are said to be several Uni
versity graduates and medical men and
a Scotchman who ran through $250.00O
in three years.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14

have been great sufferer from constipation
for over nve years. Nothing gave me any relic,.
MY feet and legs and abdomen were bloatsd 81
could not wear shoes on my feet and only . loose
dress. saw Ripans Tabules advertised in our
daily paper. bought some and took them ~ direct
cd. Have taken them about three weeks and thers
is such changei 1 am not constipated any more
and owe 1t all to Ripans Tabules. lam thirty.
seven years old, have no occupation, only my
household duties and nursing my sick husband.
He has had the dropsy and am trying Ripans
Tabules for him. He feels some better but It will
take some time. he has been sick 30 long. You
may use my letter and name a. you like
Mrs. MARY CONAN CLAHKR
have been suffering from headaches ever
since was little girl. could never ride in
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14

He-"Why is it that you always
laugh at everything l say, whether l
am serious or notT
She-"All the girls say you're the
wittiest man in town"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14

One Minute Cough Cure surprises peo-
pie by it's quick cures and children may
take it in large quantities without the
least danger. 1t has won for itself the
best reputation of any preparation used
to-day for colds, Group, tickling in the
throat or obstinate coughs.
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??, 1898-10-14
One Elderly Gentleman Thought He Knew
Their Reasons for Holding 1t.

One Elderly Gentleman Thought He Knew
Their Reasons for Holding 1t.
The women of the strong minds
were about to hold a convention, and
as preliminary thereto a committee
was moving around among the down.
town business men collecting funds
to assist in the ceremonies. The COM
mlttee had been to lot of places and
had met with very fair success, not
withstanding there wasn't good
looking woman in the entire combin-
alton, which shows how much men
think of woman for herself alone than
for her beauty, which is so evanish-
ing.
However, at one place 1t was differ.
ent, and the women were treated in
manner to make them feel as If they
would almost rather not be men at all
than to be the kind of men this par
ticular man was.
1t happened in the office of an ell
derby gentleman, who has no patience
whatever with the man-lady kind Of
woman, and he was sitting in his
private Office when the delegation ar
rived in the outer room. one of the
members very briefly stated the OBJ
ject of their visit to the clerk at the
desk.
And may inquire" said the clerk
politely, for he was a kindly man
and wouldn't do anything In the
world to hurt anybouy's feelings,
why are you going to hold a conven-
tion?''
Just as like as not the man had
wife at home and he wanted to tell
her about it, but before the commit
tee had an opportunity to reply the
elderly gentleman's rasping voice was
heard rising high over the partition
separating the two Offices.
"I'll tell you why" came the words,
Its because they haven't got any
babies to hold. Tell 'em so, with my
compliments, and say tnat we give
nothing to the cause Of perverted pet
ticOatiSlno
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14

Ny seven.year-old boy
suffered with pains in
his head. constipation
and complained of his
stomach. He could not
eat like children Of his
age do and " hat he
did eat did not agree
with him. He was thin
and Of a saffron color.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14
A Wonderful Choir.

In the choir of St. Peters at Rome.
there is not a female voice, and yet
the most difficult oratorios and sacred
music written are rendered in such a
manner as to make one think Adelina
Patti is leading.
The choir is composed of sixty boys.
They are trained for the work from the
time they get control of their vocal
chords, and some of the best singers
are not over nine years old. At the
age Of seventeen they are dropped from
the choir. 10 say that in that fam
GUS edifice one hears the grandest
church music the world has never
known sounds commonplace, so far
short does it fall of apt description.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14

Mother was troubled
with b eartburn and
slecplessness, caused by
Indigestion, for o good
many Years. One day
she saw q testimonial
In the paper indorsing
Ripans Tabules. She
determined to give them
. trial, was greatly
relieved by their use
an a now takaa the
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14

Tsbnlcs regularly. She keeps few cartons Ripans
Tabules In the house and says she will not be with
out them. The heartburn and sleeplessness have
disappeared with the indigestion which was
formerly 20 great burden for her. Our whole
family take the Tabules regularly. especially after
q hearty meal. Ny mother Is fifty years OF age
and is enjoying the best health and spirits also
eats hearty meals, an tmpossib.iity before she
took Ripans Tabules. ANTON h. BLAuKES.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14

Reading some Of the testimonials In favor Of
Ripans Tabuies, tried them. Ripans Tabules not
only relieved but actually cured my youngster.
the headaches have disappeared. bowels are in
good condition and he never complains OF bis
stomach. He is now . red. chubby faced boy. This
wonderful change attribute to Ripans Tabules.
l am satisfied that they will beneft any one from
the cradle to old age) II taken according to drso
lions. kW.PRicA
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14

cek oh ~ INV = choWoca
place without getting .
headache and sick at my
stomach. I heard about
Ripans Tabules from an
aunt of mine who was
taking them for catarrh
Of the stomach. She had
found such relief from
their use she advised me
to take them too. and I
have been doing SO since
last October, and will
say they have complete
ly cured my headaches.
l am Twenty-Five years
old. You are welcome
to use this testimonial
Mrs. J. BRooKAVR1
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14

I want to inform you,
In words OF highest
praise, Of the benefit
I have derived from
Ripans Tabules. l am q
professional nurse nnd
In this profession a clear
head lie always needed.
kipans Tabules Goes 1t.
After one Of my cases I
founGmyself completely
run down. Acting on tho
advice Of Mr. Geo. Row.
err, Phi. g., 5ss Newark
Ave. Jersey City. / took
Ripans Tabules with
grand results.
Miss BESSIE WIKDaAN.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14
Her Boy was
Dying.

Hon a ezild soas brought back from the brink Of
the Craze to enjoy healthy, Aa9ty childhood one
mothers adstce for parents concerning the health Of
their children
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14

off. Won't you cone out and take a
irink?"
81 think not" said Grant; I'm
busy to-day, but If you wish drink
have a glass of wine with me-"
II don't mind If do" said young
Monckton.
Grant pushed toward him, glass Of
vine in which he had sprinkled the
morphine, then he poured out wine for
himself in another glass.
Here's to you," he said, drinking
Young Monckton drank of the wine
and smacked his lips after.
II think I'll have hanson. I
feel rather drowsy."
"Oh, you'll be all right when you get
into the fresh air." re1oined Grant
The young man staggered slightly,
as if he were, intoxicated; the other
watched him go down the street and
hail cab.
Poor DEVIL" said Grant to himself,
as he turned away.
The medical men said the young
fellow had died of a disease with a
long name, and then the insurance
company claimed 1t had been defraud-
ed by the fact Of his having the NAL
ady concealed from 1t. Thus was the
honest man defrauded out of his in
surance money, and he was nabbed
by the police for his defalcations be-
fore he could purchase more poison.
THE WOMENS CONVENTION,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-14

Swell, prisoner, what have you got
to say for yourseif?"
81 don't know, your honor. What
would you say ?"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-07-11
ATTACKS WAR REVENUE LAW.
Western Wheel Works Begins suit to Fix
the Responsibility.

Chicago. July 1.-THE Western Wheel
works has begun suit in the circuit
court against the United states EXPIRES
company in regard TO the stamping OF
matter sent through the medium OF the
transportation concerns. as required by
the new war revenue law. The express
companies have forced patrons TO pay
the impost and the plaintiff claims this
charge should be borne by the carriers.
Judge Tuley later issued a summons
directing the appearance in court of the
United States Express company's off,
GERS 10 show cause why a mendamus
compelling them TO receive packages
without revenue stamps being attached
should not be issued. The outcome OF
the suit will affect almost all other
classes of the revenue act. where the
use OF revenue stamps is required on
documents, kilograms and other things
The Western Wheel works is member
of the Illinois Manufacturers associa-
ton, which is back OF the suit. The
bill was filed by Moran, Kraus & May
err representing the association.