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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21
is ONE OF TIE BEST INDUCERS TO
CLEANLINESS KNOWN TO MAN.

1t Ia Too Iittio Ussd Hereafter a Bath
the Whole Body Feels Light and Buoy
ana Novel Con, r.vance for Home
Use.
1t is a curious thing that a nation
that prides itself upon cleanliness does
not make more use than it does of the
Turkish bath. For mere daily Tubing
in cold or even tepid water does not
really cleanse the skin SO effectuaily as
one Turkish bath will DO. And yet,
except in our larger lowns, a Turkish
bath is quite unheard of, and very Of
ten when one does exist it is conduct
ed in so unattractive fashion that a
lady can not venture to go there. One
often wonders why we can not manage
these things as they do abroad, but
somehow, with the best intentions in
life, we don't seem to.
Where Turkish bath is well man
aged, 1t is the greatest possible luxury,
in the world. The regular use of this
will insure the skin being kept per-
fectly free from all impurities that it
may collect from the dust of the at
mosphere This dust Is so impalpable
that one does not notice it's existence,
and it clogs and chokes up the pores
of the skin before we are aware Of it's
existence.
Turkish baths have been known in
some form or another from the very
earliest days of antiquity, and are gen.
orally built and managed on the same
principle. First you enter cool room,
where the clothes are removed, and
then, in loose slippers and covered with
bath towel, you go into warm
room, where you sit, often drinking
hot coffee, till you are in profuse per-
spiration. You are then taken into a
much hotter room, which is filed with
steam, and here the skin is shanpooed
and rubbed till all the loose particles
comes away, and any one who tries a
Turkish bath for the first time will
be utterly surprised at tie amount of
waste dead skin that is detached by
this process.
After a Turkish bath the whole body
feels light AMI buoyant. The skin feels
fresh and clean, and delicious sensa-
ton of rest is experienced. For many
diseases, such as colds and p5hs,
sleeplessness, stoutness, rheumatism,
liver troubles, ETC., these baths are a
complete remedy After bodily fatigue
they are of great use, as they bring re-
pose and ease to the limbs, and, in
cases Of great mental strain, they are
found to be as valuable.
1t is, however, impossible for every
one to share in the benefits of these
baths. They may live at too great a
distance in the country or not be able
to obtain this luxury in the town in
which they live. There is substitute
for the Turkish bath wlicn can be
used by ladies in their own houses. OF
course not as effectuaily, but still with
very good results Portable Turkish
baths can be purchased for a few dol
lars, and are very effective. They con-
sist of a wooden chair on which the
person sits. Underneath is placed a
lamp SO constructed as to be smokeless.
At the back of the chair are fixed up
right rods and circular one running
along the top of these. To this cir
cular rod is attached heavy cloak. To
take the bath the lamp is lit, you take
YOUR place on the chair, and then draw
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21

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 filament Is made of osmium, one
Of the rarest of metals, which is not
only the heaviest of known sub
stances, but is practically infu' ihle
From this circumstance 1t derives its
value as a lighting filament. 1t may
be subjected to any amount of heat
and it remains unmelted. Raised to
the temperature at which platinum is
almost instantly volatilized, it attains
luminosity hitherto unknown, emit
Llng a white light Of almost suniike
power.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21
deary Oh what shall we doy What a

uOai' Oh What sHaii VIZ w WAdt u
shame!"
The constable hurried to the room
containing me, and opening the door
luckily l had heard him coming),
he said in droll tone. while there was
half-dogged. half~amused look upon
his face, II guess you kin come out
now, II you'll promise to be good boy
after this" He eyed my pockets sus-
piciously as passed out, but said moth
ing. found my comrades and we
had feast from the contents Of my
pockets.
The story became well-known in
our little town and though my Sunday
school teacher severely reprimanded
me, and the women who suffered the
loss pronounced me a thief, became
a great favorite with the old soldiers,
who thought my stolen feast good
joke. Although my story has no NOR
al worth the telling and presents a
bad, rather than good example, here
is a moral which will probably apply
to the marshal. 1t is, "Captor, be
careful where you put your prisoner.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21

have used Ripans rabules with % much salts
faction that can cheerfully recommend them.
Have been troubled for about three years with
what called bilious attacks coming on regularly
once q week. Was told by different physicians
that 1t was caused by bad teeth. OF which had
several. had the teeth extracted, bu: the at
tacks continued. 1 had seen advertisements Of
Ripans Tabules In all tho papers but had no faith
In them, but about six weeks since a friend 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 a
testimonial for anything b. Gore. but the great
amount Of good which believe has been done me
By Ripans Tabules induces me to add mine TO the
many testimonials you doubtless have in your
possession now 4. 7. DEWITT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21
Well worthy.

There's nothin' too good fur Uncle
Sam,
From gold in the arctic frost
To fruit that grows on the stately
pam
Where the snow-cloud never crossed
From the tropic plant with fantastic
J. bloom
To the pine which has sternly stood
An conquered in spite Of cold an
gloom,
There's nothin' at all too good.
There's nothin' too good fur Uncle
Sam,
When he said Are We ready, mem"
From million hearts come the words,
Il am"
Till the echoes shook again.
An the rich an poor an the high an
Each offered the best he could,
prepared at the country's call to GO
Fur there's nothin' at all too good.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21

the cloak round the neck, where 1t
fastens, and is tied down the front.
Remain in this till In a profuse per-
spiration, when loofah will remove
the loose skin, and warm sponge af-
ter will brace the body. In cases OF
acute sciatica, this kind of bath will
be found to be of the very greatest
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21
Cuba's Names.

Cuba is known in history under sew
eral names. The first was Antilla;
then Juana, after a Spanish prince.
Fernandina came third, followed by
The original Indian name, Cubanacan.
signifying where gold is found" was
finally adopted and usage shortened II
to the first two syllables.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21

Truth wears well, People have lcar'cd
that DeWitt's Little Early Risers are ~
liable little pills for regulating the b'w
els, curing constipation and siclla'"
ache. They don't grippe.
c. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E Sn'iil
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville, G 4
Smith, So. Londonderry and F. B. fi's
RaWsonville
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21

A German biologist has calculated
that the human brain contains 3OO,-
100000 nerve cells. 100000 of which
die and are succeeded by new ones
every day. AT this rate We get an en-
tirely new brain every sixty days.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21
COOLED NuaGrr sorrEs1R.

1t was decided to have stand made
Of the nuggets in their rough state, to
hold cut glass fruit bowl The bowl
is suitably inscribed, ara will be for
warded to the Captain al his home, as
a unique and magnificent souvenir Of
his friends in the gold fields.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21

An inventor in India has construct
ed an apparatus for cooking by the
heat of the sun. 1t consists of box
made of wood and liued with rejecting
mirrors, at the bottom of the box be-
ing small copper boiler, covered with
glass to retain the heat of the rays
concentrated by the mirrors upon the
boiler.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21
Bowl Made of Gold Nuggets

When Captain Cons antine, of the
pole of the Northwestern Territory Of
police OF the Northwestern Territory of
his home in British Columbia, bag
was passed about among the miners by
an admirer of the Captain. Each one
put in large nugget. There was
So. 900 worth of dust collected.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21
Few pnurers in japan,

The paupers in Japan number fewer
than 10000 out of population of 49,
100000. In that country 1t is con-
eidered disgrace to be an idler.
The TURKISH BATH.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21

The amount Of gold coin in actual cir
culation in the world is estimated by
the Bank of England officials to be
about SG5 tons.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21

In building the Law Courts of Lon
don 35,000,000 bricks were used. and
the workmen were paid for 100000
hours of labor.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21
A Wonderful Choir.

In the choir of St. Peters at Rome,
there Is not female voice, and yet
the most difficult oratorios and sacred
music written are rendered in such
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 editice one hears the grandest
church music the world has never
known sounds commonplace, so far
short does it fall of apt description.
One Minute Cough Cure surprises pee
pie by its 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??, 1898-10-21
1rt.rnre al Too Literally.


At church sociable giyen-in East
port by the young people, a young
couple who enjoyed each others
company much, We're seated at a
small table, enjoying the refresh
ments.
Near them was a vacant chair and
as the minister of the church was
passing, the young man asked him to
join them at the table. The pastor
was taken somewhat by surprise at
the request, but reached for his
good book" and began reading the
marriage ceremony in loud voice.
1t was several minutes before the
affair was satisfactorily explained, es
pecially to the young lady, but the
marriage did not take place at that
time and the young man will be more
cautious in the future in his re-
marks.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21

have been great sufferer from constipation
for over a We years. Nothing gave me any rellci
MY feet aud legs and abdomen wore bloatcd 40
could not wear shoes on my feet and only o .oa5s
dress sew Ripans Tabules advertised In oar
daily paper. bou2 ht some and took them as dTre;
ed Have taken them about three weeks and t..ssa
is such n change, am not constipated any n'ora
and owe It all to Ripans Tabules. lain th.-ts-
seven years old. have no occupation, only my
household duties and nursing my sick hu,bans.
He has had the dropsy and am trying R;psIs
Tabules for him. He feels some better but II VI
take some time. he has been sick so long. YcI
may use my letter and name as you Ike.
Mrs. MARY GoRMAH CLARKE.
I have been suffering from headaches evr-
since 1 WAS n little girl could never ride in s
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21
Chronic Nasal Ca,rrrh poisons

every breath that is drawn into the lungs.
There is procurable from any druggist
the remedy for the cure of this trouble.
A small quantity of Elys Creum Balm
placed into the nostrils spreads over an
infamed and angry surface, relieving inn
mediate'y the painful Inflammation,
cleanses, heals, and cures. cold in the
head vanishes Immediately. Sold by drug
gishs or wiz be maild for 80 cents by
Ely B others, sc Warren Street, New
i ork.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21

curiosity belongs to Mr.. Friedrich
Richter, of Kt,zingep, who has been be-
sieged by museum proprietors and
showmen with munifcent offers. He
refuses to part with him at any price.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21

Tahrl.. regularly. Sheaeeps a fs'y cartons Ripsns
Tl;,.z L. The house a.l says she viii not be with
Gus hem The heartburn and sieeplcssness have
els o2Sarod with the Indigestion which was
formerly so great burden for her Our whole
friy take the Taaules regularly. especially after
q oaTty meal Ny mother is nifty years OF age
end IA enjoying the best of health and spirits also
eats hearty meals. ON impossi.,ility before she
took Ripans Taoues- ANTON IL. bLAukiA.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21

Reading come of the testimonials in favor = :
Ripans Tabules, tried them Ripans TabuiosEi's
only relieved but actually cured my younSs;'s
the headaches have disappeared. bowels ire IN
good condition and he never complains OF h;
stomach. He is now red, chubby faced boy. Tn
wonderful change attribute to Ripans Tabu'ft
am satisfied that they will benefit any one tfrn''
the cradle to old age) IL taken according to oire
tions. = W. FhiSN
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21

Ny sevsn-year.ol.i 49,
suffered with pans u,
his head. ccnstipsi Il
and complained O. -
stomach. he could T,
eat like children CT ~
age do and W hat h.
did eat did not agre'
with him. He was t'iin
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21

car or go into . crowS u
place without getting :
headache and sick III my
stomach. I heard ai.r.i
Ripans Tabules from al.
aunt of mine VINO was
taking them for catarra
Of the stomach. She ni.'l
found such relief frca
their use she advise. ;i.a
to take thom too. eus .
have been doinss1s.r 81; ,
last October, and WI
say they have complete
ly cured my hcaisc';aa.
l am twenty nine ,es ;
old. You are woicc
to use this tcsf.n p! /
Mrs. J. BaooKEYh..
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21


ytanhhpa .h RELIEF
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21

kother was troubled
VITA heartburn and
al. ipesnaAs. caused by
Indigestion, Cor o good
many -ears. One Gay
she saw G. Testimonial
in the paper indor3;ng
Ilipaas gaouLes. She
determined 60 give them
q trial. wGs greatly
relieved by their use
SOD -aw fakoa tha
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21

I want to inform You,
in words of highest
praise, Of tho benefit
/ have derived from
Ripsns Tabules. ! am o
professions nurse and
in this profession q clear
head 10 always needed.
Riaars Tabuies does 1t.
AIter one OF my cases l
faGI.ini' SEX completely
rur Down. Ac.!i,g On tho
a,fviee OF IL Geo. Bow
r. "a. L., as Newark
s--e. Jersey Ci.y. ! took
aipqis Tooules with
ra,ti 'eiiits.
siiss ELssir WtHDaAE.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21
A Tree-Climbing Dog,

"Graf Roland" is the name of a very
clever dog, which can climb the high
est trees better than cat. This canine
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21

taking Smiths Reno
purely Every bottle of Smiths Mountain Rem
sold under guarantee
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21

have been suffering from headaches ever
since was Q little girl. could never ride in !.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-10-21
SMITHS
Green W ountai11
RENOvATOR,

WIS COVBreu WIIII DOT
was an extremely severe one.
n scrofulous faint in my bloot
the physicians prescriptions
taking Smiths Green Mount
statement was made by Mr..
cock & Cutler, Montpelier, V
81 suffered the most terri
rheumatism. ! also had a di
hip. Nothing did me any goo
Mountain Renovation. ] cure
medicine in eight weeks. II. G..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
IL Morton IA PIagiaristf
ATLANTA Constitution

Secretary Morton. Of the Depart
ment OF Agriculture, who has gwen Nun
self ND to TIE writing of poetry since re-
firing from tie Cabinet, finds himseh
confronted with Ire charge OF plagiar-
ism and is. apparently, unable TO meet
II The charge is preferred by Rev. j. d.
Kenyon. of Syracuse, n. y
This worthy divine CONTENDS that thc
noem which has been going the ROUNDS
of the press over the signature OF sec
rotary Morton. styled What DO we
PLANT When We Plant the TreeT' IS no
thing more nor less than a bold plasiar-
ism from the works of one Henry AID
hev. One Of the verses Of the poem
which Secretary Morton claims 10 nave
written reads as follows:
What do we plant when we plant the
tree?
We plant the ship which VIII cross the
sea-
We nlant the mast to carry the sails;
We plant the plank to Withstand the
gales,
The keel, the keelson. the beam, the
We plant the ship when We plant the
tree.
The Syracuse divine states that the
foregoing verse is taken bodily from
Henry Abbey's poem, and that nothing
more fragrant I'm the way OF plagiarism
has ever been attempted.
Rut the Cleveland Plain Dealer steps
to the front at this juncture ana SHOWS
that both poems are substantially Pill
fered from William Cullent Bryants IA
NOUS poem on 1.-The Planting of the APP
ple-Tree." This verse, taken from the
aforementioned poem, will serve TO brlhg
ont the marked resemblance with when
the Cleveland Plain Dealer Is struck:
What plant we in this apple-tree?
buds which the breath Of summer days
Shall lengthen into leafy sprays;
Rouehs where the thrush with crimson
breast,
Shall haunt and sing and hide her nest,
We plant upon the sunny lea
A shadow for the noontide hour,
A shelter from the summer shower,
When we plant the apple-tree.
OF course. the resemblance Is marked
both I'm thought and expression, but
Henry Abbey appears TO have borrowed
much less from William CrNen Bryant
than ex-Secretary Morton from Henry
Abbey. If we are not mistaken, another
poem on this same line was written seve-
raj years ago by II. c. Bunaer' the Ia
mented editor Of Puck.
AS the fall of our first parents was
brought about by tree, it is not unlike
" that the fall Of ex-Secretary Morton
may be brought about in like manner.
what has the ex-Secretary to say for
himself?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27

home, at xenia, O., after Q. visit OK Some
length to friends on Kerr's creek
Miss Elizabeth Ross and Miss Martina
Campbell OF this place. are Nsiuns
friends at Hampden-Sidney.
Mrs. William Simmons, OF near Fin
castle. Is the guest OF her sister, Mrs
john +. Deacon, Of Flumen.
Miss Argyle Tutwiler is the guest OF
Miss Ella Miller. Of Lynchourg.
Miss Rosa Miller. OF Alone, ATTENDED tne
wedding OF Miss Glover and Mr.. hoiner'
of Middlebrook, on Thursday.
Mr. Reginald Gilman, Of Richm9nd, Is
visiting friends here.
Mr.. James F. Robertson. OF Charlotte
N C.. Is on a visit 10 his Alma Mater
for the first time since he left the wash
ington ard Lee University. Ia 1863.
MIR. Frank Steele arrived In Buena
Vista. from Lexington. KY, where he
has been for .he past four months, at
tending a business college.
Wednesday was the beginning OF Lent
and services were held In Grace-Melno-
rial church by Rev. w. II. hamii'oh, %
Baltimore, in the absence OF DR.. Nc
Bryde. ~
Wightman. pastor Of the Trinity Metho-
dist church. services we're conducted
there Sunday morning by Rev. Or. II. A.
White. and in the evening by Rev. X. H.
Hutton. -,
Rev. DR.. Thornton Whaling will preach
to-morrow evening in the Presbyterian
church. a sermon TO the Junior Order OIL
American Mechanics, of Lexington. Inc
sermon is delivered a. the request OF tne
lodge. &c.,,
Rev. w. II. Milton, an Episcopal clergy
man. and a graduate Of the Virginia MIL
tarv Institute, Of the class OF 1888, Is con
Quoting services in the Jackson cnapei
each evening at the school.
CAPTAIN 3. f. Day, Of the United STATES
navy. spent a few days with his IamlIy'
of his country residence, at Hickory HILL
near Natural Bridge. -.
Miss Ada Jones, of Botetourt, Is Visi''
ING friends at Buffalo Forge.
Mr. and Mrs. II. II. Myers nave re-
tur,ed from q visit of some weeks 10
III sir brother, DR.. John ID. Myers Oh
Huntington, W. Va. 10000
Mr.. Greenlee d. Letcher has returheu
from a visit to friends In Harrisonours.
Colonel Robert Catlett and MT. hoDer'
G1Iock have returned from the meeting
of the Grand Lodge, Knights OF fythlas'
at Petersburg. s.,,~raa
Mr. John II. WhitemOre has returned
from a trip to Baltimore.
Mrs. Donovan, of New York, Is the gues'
~ Miss Maggie Freeland. Mrs. Donovan
&c visiting her son, who is cadet at ene
Virginia Military Institute. ~
Mr. William ]. Mahoney, or Goshen'
has gone to Ohio on visit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-27
The soldier and His Cigar.

brooklyn Standard-Union)
National Guardsmen will be interested
I'm the recent decision of the president OF
a court-martial in a recent case over IN
Manhattan, regarding the guardsman
rights and privileges, and the extent TO
which he is required 10 obey the orders
OF his superior officers. IL was IN the
Ninth Regiment that the case occurred
and the Ninth is famous for little scraps"
Of this kind. Captain Morris, formerly
az our own Fourteenth Regiment, was
president of the court, and lieutenant
named I,eonhardi had preferred charges
of disobedience against Corporal Spar
ling.
The corporal, it appears, was enjoying
Tho fragrance of a genuine Havana"
while in the ranks, at the time the Ninth
was acting as escort 20 the Old GUARD
when that famous body OF veteran MI
litiamen took possession or their new
armory.
The lieutenant, having in mind the regu-
lation against smoking in the ranks
ordered the corporal to throw away his
cigar. This the corporal refused-con-
structiyely. at least-to do, but tucked
the attending weed between his body-beit
and his coat. which the lieutenant APP
parently did not consider sufficient. Inc
captain remarked that the cigar was the
corporaPs property, and no ohlcer tao
a right 10 order soldier to throw away
his personal property. Further. he
stated that, .nasmuch as the cigar ala
not stick up above the belt, but was as
thoroughly concealed as II In his pocket
it's presence did not detract from the
corporars appearance, nor give his UNI
form a slovenly look. nor hamper MN
in the performance OF his duty. mere
fore. ne dismissed the case.
II will occur to many smokers, ASIDE
from the disciplinary bearings In the
case. that the corporal took some RISK
for the sake Of having his own way
After reposlng under his belt for the
space of a march OF many blocks, on
winters day. the condition OF that cigar
must have formed an interesting study
and the weed have resembled more thah
ever an 'old soldier" the name defisNely
given to partially consumed or deIunc.
cigars. That portion of the uniform cost
where the butt" reposed must also nave
received some impression from the WISH,
but II the uniform was distinctive II
was the soldiers property, also, anu
therefore. concerned him only. bu1 y
seems strange he didn't utilize MS empty
cartridge box for the purpose