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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
WAR OF THE MINERS.
Bloody Attack of Strikers Oh Non.
Union Men.

Bloody Attack Of Strikers OH NOns
Union Men.
Pine Run, about one mile below Elizabeth,
Pa, was the scene Of riot recently between
the striking coal miners and the men who have
oeen working for the past two weeks at the re.
luction. One morning about $3.50 O'Clock,
when 25 miners were on their>vay to work in
Lynn's mines, a squad of 200 masked men met
them and demanded that they return to their
homes. This they refused to do, and the mob
then made an attack upon them with clubs,
sticks and stones The riot lasted two hours
and ten mcn were injured. One of them
rnmed Newton Campbell, driver, was set
upon by six strikers and beaten to insensibility
His injuries are believed to DO fatal. Richard
Hall and Samuel Nyford were also seriously
injured. The others got away with slight cuts
and bruises. After standing their ground for
nearly two hours the non-unionlsts were
driven off and fed to places OF safety. Fifty
repeating rifles have been shipped TO tho
Alequirpa mines, to be distributed among the
non-union miners. They will also be supplied
with so rounds Of ammunition each, and blood.
shed is quite probable if the strikers attempt to
disturb them ON their way to and from tho
mnel The rioters also paid q visit to
Walton's mines, near Elizabeth, during the
absence Of the workmen, and destroyed their
tools. They also broke off the end gates of
tho wagons which were Standing on the tipplg
loaded, and dumped the co j out.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
Frazer Axle Grease.

When you get your boots and shoes
Strengthened use Lyons Heel Stiffeners they
will save Yea money, give you comfort and
keen them strlight.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17

Then on motion Of Mr., Springer the pro
posed rules were referred to the committee on
rules, as was also an amendment offered by
Mr., Reed regulating the method Of calling up
bills for action and facilitating that nc,ioni one
BY Mr.. Beach, OF New York, providing that nll
eulogies OF deceased members shall be deliv-
cred on Sunday, and for the appointment OF a
committee ON constitutional amendment; by
Mr.. Anderson, of Kansas, denying tho priv
iego of tho floor to cy-Members; by Mr..
Reagan Of Tex, looking to the appointment OF
committees in succeeding Congresses by tho
House itself; by Mr., Mills Of Tex, making it
in order any day after the reading of tho jour
nal TO move to suspend tho rules and pass by
majority vote any bill reducing taxation that
may have been reported by tho committee oy
ways and means; and Mr., Dingley Of Me.
creating committee on navigation and fisher'
les.
A resolution by Mr.. Hammond was adopted
providing that tho House shall be governed by
Jeffersons manual az modified by the parla-
mentary practice OF the House OF Representa-
lives pending the revision OF the rules.
The speaker appointed as committee on
rules the speaker, Messrs. Randall, Morrison,
Reed and IIiscock.
In order to give the committee time to con-
slider the various propositions referred to it,
the House adj ourned until Saturday,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
hun Down BY a Steamer.

The German bark Fidcllo, Capt. Meyer, from
Wilmington n. c., for Wolgart, which was
found on her beam ends i'll the English chan
mel and towed in to Dover, reports "When
pear Dungeness on Nov. 20 sighted IN IN.
known ST amer mile away The weather
was clear. Neither vessel changed her course,
and i'll Il short time the steamer struck the
bark on her starboard qu1rter, cutting half
way through her hull The steamer rebound
ed from the force OF the blow, and then,
gaining Roadway, again struck the bark. The
steamer backed away from the Fidello, and
then proceeded on her course, paying no at.
tention 10 the shouts for assistance from those
on board the bark Tho crew of tho Fidello
were unable to cut away their boats, owing TO
The seas constantly sweeping her decks, and
they became exhausted. On Nov. 30 three Of
the crew, the carpei ter and two men named
schMent and Mnolhause were rescued.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
THE BALKANS WAR.
Prince Alexander Repeats His Demands
Upon Servia.


The Fremdenbiatt of Vienna says that the
garrison at Widdin was re-enlorced to the
number of 5000 men during the armstce
between Servia and Bulgaria.
The .Neue Frete Presse of Vienna processes
to know that Germany has become reconciled
with Austria and Russia, and that the three
powers have induced Prince Alexander to
agree TO the re-establishment of peace with
Servia.
A Prot dispatch says: Col Milanovics, the
Scrvan envoy, has departed with Prince
Alexander's answer to King Milan, in which
he rejects the Servian peace propos Is and re-
pents his former demands.
The Sultan has informed Herr Won RADIO.
witz, the German ambassador at Constantine
pie, that Turkish troops will invade Eastern
Roumelia should Prince Alexander oppose tho
luskish commission.
dispatch from Constantinople says:
Prince Alexander has telegrarhed the Porte
that, knowing nothing Of tho proceedings OF
the conference on the Balkan question, he is
unable to decide on n course ofaction respect
ing Bulgaro- Roumelian affairs without having
the assistance of the views of the National As
senbly regarding the situation. He proposes
to deer the settlement of the matter until
February.
petition, signed by many Inhabitants Of
the Island OF Crete has been forwarded to the
powers, requesting q union of Crete with
Greece if Bulgaria and Eastern Roumelia nrc
united. The Porte protests against any atten-
ton being paid to the petition, and claims that
the signatures attached 10 it are not authentic,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
House.

The house was called TO order by j. Is
Clark, its clerk, who proceeded TO call the rob
Of members select The call disclosed the
presence of $40 members, the only absentees
being Messrs. Miller OF n. T., Henderson o
n. c., Aiken of S. c. and Craig OF Tex.
Ihos. B. Reed Of Me. and J. G. Carlisle o
Ky. were nominated f6r speakers, the latter
being elected; liz to 15S. The oath of office
was then administered to Mr.. Carlisle.
Ncmb rs, who as their names were called
appeared at the bur Of the House and wer'
sworn IN by the speaker. No objection wa,
raised to any member and the ceremony wa.
performed promptly and quietly.
Thee was no manifestation of arnroyal o
disapproval .uring the re.,ding of the Presi.
dents message. The d. cument was then or
lered printed and referred TO the committee o
the whole.
MIR. Morr son of Illinois offered a resolution
for reference to the committee on rules wtei
appointed, continuing in force the rules Of th'
lory-eigaih congress, with certain modIfic;l
tons, amrng Them bei'g one for the di-tribn
ti,n Of the wo K of the appropriations comnis
tee among the o'hcr standing committees o
the house. This committee is still left viii
jurisdiction over the pen lions, Notifications,
District ufColumbia, and the legislative and
sundry civil bills. The reference OF the reso-
luton was ordered.
Mr.. Springer of III. then presented for i'm
mediate action the code of rules prepared By
him.
After prolonged debate in which Messrs.
Hammond and Blunt of CT, Herbert of Ala,
Morrison and Springer of H., Randall of Pa,
and others 10 k part, Mr.. Springer took
the floor for brief explanation OF the objects
sought to be obtained in his revision OF the
rules.
After n detailed explanation OF the rules
formulated by hun. Mr.. Springer expressed the
hone tlat they wouid be adopted and the
House allowed to proceed as legislative body
and perform the high functions committed TO
it BY the people, instead of committing them
as heretofore 10 the control of one Of its COM
mittees.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17

Inc ladies of Japan show not less
readiness to adopt Western ideas and
usages than the japanese of the other
sex. The bellies of Yeddo order dresses
from Paris; and tho progress of imita.
ton has gone so far as to make knowl.
edge OF the fashionable dances of Eu-
rope an indispensable feature in the cd.
ucation of every japanese lady who
respects herself. A riding school is
about to be opened in Yokohama ex.
clusively for the use of native ladies, and
it promises to be largely patronized.
The japanese government is about to
take step which will have the effect Of
bringing the more solid branches o!
Western education within reach of this
female subjects of the mikado A mum.
Der Of young women are about to be
sent to Europe to receive a thorough
training in the essential branches of fe-
male education as it is understood there,
with a view to their subsequent employ
ment as teachers in their own country
when qualified
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
The DEAD CAPITALIST.
SympathiZinS Friends.--The Funeral
ARRANGEMENTS.


Arrangements.
The home of the late Mr.. Vanderbilt was
Visited by many Of his friends Wednesday, but
only those who were the nearest were admit
ted The funeral will occur in st. Bartholo-
news church, the Rev. DR.. Cooke rector, of
which Mr. Vanderbilt was vestIymnn, and
had for years been Il communicate. Supern-
tendent Toncey will lave direct charge, and
admission will be by ticket. The family have
asked that no flowers bo sent. The
pail bearers will be Samuel T. Bar
ger, Chauncey M. Depew. j. Pieront
Morgan. Charles A, Rapallo, John r. Brady,
William Iurnbull William L. Scott, William
Bliss d. o. Mills, George j. Magee and Ste
nhen N Caldwell. The remains will be taken
to Staten Island by special boat, which will
probably leave from the Fory.second street
Jerry Alter tho service the remains will be
taken to the Vanderbilt family vault at Now
Dorp, Staten Island. They will remain there
till the mau-olgum is finished, which will be in
about six months. the mausolcum contains
10 inches, md is expected to serve the uses OF
the Vanderbilt family for centuries.
President Depcw said, q see that The stock
OF the Central and OF Lake Shore has declined
2per cent. The men who sold the bulk of this
stock never had any to sell. Several
people parted with stock which they
never held at the WINDSOR Hotel last
night, They will be caught at the
wrong end of the market. Mr.. Depew was
asked in relation to tho will of the deceased.
'rIhe will is all right" he said. ~ know its
provisions, but OF course ordinary decency
forbds me 10 say what the provisions of the
will are. When the will is offered for probate
everybody will know. did not draw it up
and decline to say whether l am one of the
executors. l do not care to say how much
Mr.. Vanderbilt was worth, except that he
was the richest man in the world, richer
than any Of the Rothschilds, and nearly as
rich rs all the Rothschilds put together.
There arc nearly 80 OF them, and Of course
their combined fortunes were greater than
Mr.. Vanderbilt's. Cornelius will undouht-
eddy control the interests IN the New York
Central, and have supervision over the
Western roads, particularly tho Northwestern.
william X. will have charge of the West
Shore and Nickel Plate interests and the roads
west of Chicago as we'll Frederick is a direc-
tor in all the roads, and l must decline to
say what ] know about the division of the
other parts of the estate. 1t will all be known
IN a few days. There Is no truth in the state
ment that Mr.. Vanderbilt had his life insured
Tor S620,U00, all taken within tie last five
years. ! do MT believe that Vanderbilt had
bis life insured for any amount. never heard
him say he had, and / would be likely to
know"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
RELIABLE WORDS.

"He who lives after nature shall never be poor"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
SEVERAL MEXlCANS KILLED.
A Sherifl7s Attack on ~ Noted Thieves
Rendezvous.

A sherin-s Attack on a Noted Thieves
Rendezvous.
An Eagle Pass, lex, dispatch says: Sherilf
0glesby. with Robert Dove and james Oliver,
visited tho Del Gordo rarch recently, with
warrant for the arrest OF Manuel del Gordo,
charged with smuggling and horse stealing.
This raneh has been famous for many years as
a rendezvous for horse thieves and outlaws
rom both republics. A gang of Mexican Snug.
glers and desperadoes have recently made the
ranch their headquarters. On arriving at the
house the officers found Del Gordo asleep on
tho lower floor, and were about to seize him
when he fired at Dove, the bullet grazing his
temple. Tho sheriff Instantly fired, sending
bullet through Del Gordos heart. The firing
aroused the gang, who attacked the officers and
hove them from the ranch. Obtaining re-
endorsements from this place, the sheriff again
attacked the ranch. Many shots were OK.
changed and three Mexicnns killed The re.
mainder of the gang escaped into Mexico, oar
wing several wounded outlaws with them.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17

The best external remedy for local or deep-
seated pains, Rheumatism, Sciatica, and Back
ache: the Hop Porous Plaster. Fresh Hops,
Pitch and Gums combined. 25c. Everywhere.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17

''Pisos Cure for Consumption saved my life
L. L. wHIpLE, Druggist, Kintner, Mich.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
THROUGH A BRIDGE.
fhe Engine in the HiVer-NarrO,v Es.
cape of n Boston Train.


A st. John, N. T., dispatch says: Whilc tho
enstbound freight train on the New Brunswick
railway was passing over the bridge across the
north branch OF the Oromocto river recently
the bridge gave Way and the engine fell into
the river. Fortunately it uncnuplcd itself, and
The cars remained on the track, ono hanging
over tie gap. The engineer escaped with
slight injuries, but the fireman, Richard Smith,
is missing, and is supposed 10 have been
drowned The night express from Boston
soon aitcrNyard passed over the south branch
bridge, and the engineer, learning of the dis
aster. attempted to back his train down to
Fredericton Janction. 1t WIS then discov-
cred that the supports OF tho south bridge had
given way, and the train had very narrow
escape from n dreadful disaster. All trains
west have been cancelled on account of the
accident. B III bridges have been undergoing
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
The Malignant Ingenuity of u Fiend

Could scarcely devise tortures more eXcruci-
ating than those to which the victim of rhou-
matsm in the int1ammatory stage, is sub
jected. 1t is also dangerous on account of its
Amon@ the benion 1he oua ii Of Hosetters
Stomach Btters, is that of eXpelling from the
circulation those acrid impurities to which
the disease is attributable. Analysis proves
to eliminate these impurities from the blood
The Bitters, by stimulating these organs tc
activity, enables them to perform this all
disease ea or remedies It at the outset, The
functions of digestion, and secretion Of bile by
the liver, are also BEAUTIFULLY stimulated By
the Bitters, which conquers dyspepsia anc
liver complaint, and remedies fever and ague
bilious remittent, and other ailments of ma.
larial birth. 1t is also the leading tonic o.
the age.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
Took 1t for a Team.

While the band was playing in the
park tn, other Sunday an old lady, just
down from Green Valley, created panic
by suddenly springing from her seat and
shrieking:
Look out! Take care. There's {,
runaway team coming There goes one
OF The front wheels with the driver.
The horses II be along soon. Get out oil
the wayw
And over two hundred people had
Skinned up into trees before il was dis
covered thatth lady had merely seen
bicycle pass.-Iseks Sun.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17

A Telegram from Counsel Genera, Sutton, at
Natamorss, datcd December s 20 the assistant
secretary oil state. rays that the revolutionary
movement in Nuevo Leon against the state
gov rnment of 1aizl Garca and his aching
governor, Sepalveda, is increasing; that there
was heavy firing on Mon;or on the 7ih, the
tcdera troops driving tho reyolutionists ont;
the business is paialyzed. hut that Americans
end American Interests have not thus fur bcey
sliSfur.l,ed
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17

No Eggs No Trouble Delicious Peckham's
Frostine, or Prepared Cake Icing, All Grocers.
If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. Csc.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
Duties on the Guns,

The custom house officials ct Liverpool have
6vied duty of ab ,ut $500 on the chall enge
cups won by Sir Richard Sutton with the
Genesta. He W Il probably appeal to Downing
street.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
The Palma Christie plant. now bel,

The Palma Christie plant, now being
extensively planted in Parts of South
Carolina as a substitute for cotton, is as
easily cultivated as corn, requires no par
ticular care in handling the seed, and
yields large profit. The climate Of
Lower South Carolina is all that could
be desired, and on the sea islands the
plant attains remarkable growth without
labor or attention.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
Marching on Monterey,

Active measures are being taken by Gov
iner Garcia to suppress the revolt in Nuevo
Leon, Mex. Senulveda has entered Monterey
and taken possession OF the government palace
ard will endoavor TO reestablsh the state gov
eminent. The revolutionists have left Vial
lama and are advancing on Monterey. They
already occupy Galeua.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
A Peck of Peas (ps).

Hero are Peck of Peas, sweet Peas, il you
will. Perseverance,, Patience, Promptness,
Proficiency Push and Politeness. Add to these
DR.. Pierce's pleasant Purgative Pellets" and
you will get well through the world without
much trouble. The Pellets prevent constipa-
ton and surplus of bile which lead TO many
different complaints. Enclosed in glass, always
fresh, entirely vegetable, prompt, and perfectly
harmless. Any druggist.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
Peace Assured to Spain.

A Madrid despatch says: AT u meeting Of
dlc conservatives, including the ox-mnistcrs,
tic action Of eX.Premier Cnnovas in tho re-
sent crisis WIS approved and it was resolved
to support the monarchy and give the govern
memt active mid, maintaining only the neces.
aBry difference between the principles of the
conservatives and liberals. The meeting will
have coed eli, CT, snd will prevent attempts
at rrVQlutiDn
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
Millinnc fnr a lihraru

Mrs. Julia Nevberry, widow OF John L.
Eewberry of Chicago, ILL.,, died at Paris recent
". In his will Mr.. Newbery provided that in
ease bis daughters died without issue, as they
did, at the death of his wife his estate should
be divided one-half to be distributed among
lhe descendants of his own brothers and
sisters and one-half to be applied TO found
public library in the north division OF Chicago.
The tate IS valued at $1,000 900, and 81, 5OO,-
boo, will now he available for tue library.
The other half of the estate to be distributed
will enrich some 40 heirs
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17

The Frazer Axle Grease is better and cheap
than any other, at double the price. A
your dealer for it, and take no other
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17

A Berlin dispatch says: The Bundesrath has
unanimously approved the bill for the con-
Struetion OF the long spoken of ship canal, be-
tween the Baltic the Elhc and the North sea.
The canal viii cost about l56. 000, 900 marks.
1t is TO be strongly fortified, and will have a
great military as well as commercial value,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17

n is ar established fact that Hoods Sarsaparilla
has proven an invaluable remedy in many severe
cases OF rheumatism, effecug remarkable cures by
its powerful action in correcting the acidity OF tho
blood which is the cause of tho disease, and purify
ing and cnrichinS the vital fluid
IL is certainly fair TO assume that what Hoods
sarsapar!a has done for others it viii do for You
Therefore, If you suffer the pains and aches of rheu
matisDl, give this remedy a fair trial.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17

1t gives us great pleasure state that the merchant
who was reported to be at the point of death from an
attack of Pneumonia mas entirely recovered by the
use of DIR. WI. HALLS BAI-SAN FOR TIE
LUNGS. Naturally he feels grateful for the benefits
derived from using thus remedy for the lungs ana
throat. and in giving publicity 10 this statement we
are acuatcd by motives OF public benefacton trust
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
Death of "OId Black Joe.n

Joe Parker, negro said TO he 1875 years old,
died at the poor farm in Dallas Tex, recently.
III last words were; "Wake up, for de great
Jubilee am come ~ Parker had been a slave
in Alabama, Georgia and Texas for exactly
100 years Of his life. He was the original Of
"Old Black joe in Aiilt Barlow's famous
character song bearing thai title
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
Five Persons Poisoned,

Five members of l.. A. Gallons family, n
Knoxville, Tenn, were poisoned recently BY
drinking coffee, in which their colored cool
had placed half pound of arsenic. Medical
assistance arrived in time to save their lives
but two o. tire victims are still in n critica
condition
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
AmnesIv in Snain

The queen regent Of Spain has signed de-
cree granting amnesty TO political and pre- IS
ollenicrs, including all exlles except those who
are guilty OF rebellion wllilo holding military
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
The PoDe LII.

a dispatch from Rome says there is much
nneasncss at the Vatican, consequent upon
lhe Popc's suffering from fresh attack OF his
chronic disorder, which affects the stomach aud
bowels. lie has been relieved by the doctors
but il weak thOupll strong willcd.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
Murdered by Indians.

Two brothers named Wright were killed by
Indians recently, near SolomonsviIle, Arizona
Sheriff Crawford, of Graham county, Ari
and two others lave also been killed. Two
gentlemen are reported killed near Duncan
Militia aud citizens are in hot pursuit Of the
Apaches who arc headed Tor tho ChirilohW
mountains.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
To l5ecome a Partner,

It is understood IN Wall street New York,
that on the l.; OF january Mir George J.Gould,
eldest son OF Mr.. Jay Gould, will become gen
eral partner in the brokerage firm of S. v.
White 4
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17

It is purely vegetables, ana meets
want never before furnished W The
public, and the utmost reliance may
be placed in it.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
MARYLAND, Nv Maryland.

Maryland legislators, who are always alive
to the public interests, have endorsed the
new discovery, Red Star Cough Cure be-
cause it contains neither morphia nor opium,
and always cures. The price is only 90 cents.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1885-12-17
Enplish Elections.

AT last accounts the English liberals were
four seats ahead i'll the parliamentary elections.
An estimate Of the final result, however, gives
tho coalition of tories and Parnellites major
ity OF 10 over the liberals.