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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-12-05
FORTUNES IN PENSION FEES.
Secretary Noble Would Further Restric
Incompetent Attornexs

WAsHTSGToS CITY. Dec. 4-lSpec!ai J-seere-
'iry Noo.e aas been paying considerable arten.
ton lately 10 the subject of attorney fees in pen
son cases. and is formulating plan by which
claimants Tor pensions not represented oy attor.
neys may be placed upon the same basis as
taose who are. Ia speaking of at orney fees
secretary Noble expressed himself with some
warmth. The pension bureau. he said, is now
lssaing between fourteen and fifteen tnou and
eTidesies q week. This means that attorueys
are receiving every week oas OF the money ap-
Troprisied 20 relieve the necessities OF old
soldiers amount estimated at between sl5o.-
90 and 3S-5, GO A large number Of cases are
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SILVER AND GREENBAcK BILLS.
introduced by Senator stewart aud Rep
rSsentative Bland.


r~sentative Bland.
WASHINGTON CITY, Dec 4.-Senator Stewart
'oday introduced a bill r the free and unlim-
ited use OF silver as money. Il amends the first
secuon OF the present law by repeating the
cause limiting the purchase OF bullion and re.
cures rne secretary OF the treasury 10 purchase
al the silver bul lion offered at price not ex-
ceeoing III for 81. .25 grains of pure silver. Ii
also amends the third section by requiring the
secretary TO coin at least two million ounc per
month after the list OF July next. ana as much
more as is necessary 10 redeem treasury notes is
sued in the purchase of bullion.
Ia the House Bland introduced bill reauir-
Ing the secretary of the treasury to prepare a
new series OF treasury notes, comm monty called
greenbacss, and issue them in sums equal to
the amount of national bank notss from time TO
time surrendered for redemption or cancells-
tiun
Bland also introduced bill authorizing the
Issue OF series of legal fenier NOES to meet
any dehciencies in he revenues of the govern
menf. The preamble to the bill reci!es that q
oehciency in tie revenues is now threatened
and the try not III condition 10 bear any
further taxation.
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A PENSION BILL BY QUAY.
III would Enormously Increase the Pre-
ent Heayy Expenditure.

ent Heavy Expenditure.
WAsHINGToN CITY. Dec. Am the Senate
Quay yesterday introduced a bill granting to
al, persons on the pension list, or hereafter
placed on ii, who lost both eyes, or both ieet,
or Wno a. otherwise totally disabled. pen
sion OF slc0 month; also TO all persons who
LOST an arm at the shoulder, or 9 leg at the hip,
$60 month: and to those who lost an arm be-
low the elbow or q leg be ow the knee. $55
monih; also hose who lost hand or foot
or have been totally disabled in the same, $50
month. the bill provides fartaer that persons
VINO contracted two or more disabilities shall
receive sum per month equal 10 the total of
the rates for al OF the disabilities mentioned
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acJHstsd under the old law, which allowed fee
OF $2l The new law allows but $40. but even at
TINS rate the attorneys would realize sl5o0O0
week.
look over the list of attorneys. added the
secretary. viii disclose that many of them are
men who upon their knowledge could not prac-
tice before country justice of the peace. but
mere In Washington city they manage in few
years to accumulate $1,000 600 or more acting as
"aiiornsys' ior pension c. aimants.
An increase of pension has been granted to
Charles B. Anderson, oi Coifax, Wash.
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The Fort Canby Military Road.

WASHINGTON CRY. Dec 4-lspecal THE
secretary of war today called the sftention of
the House 10 the fact that the wagon road BE-
tween Fort Candy and Ilwaeo, Wash, badly
needed repairing, and urged immediate action.
The Senate appropriated $1,000 for the road az
the last session
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THE PAN-AMERIcAN RAILWAY.
1nter-Continental Commission Meets in
Washington City.

Washington City.
WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 4-The Inter-Con-
tinental railway commission, composed OF rep
resentatlves from the Unirea States AID other
American republics. met for organ cation at
noon today. This commission wAs recon
mended by the international American con-
terence for the purpose of supervising survey
for line to connect the railway systems of
North America with those of s nth America.
Blaine called the meeting 20 order and made a
brief address of welcome. in which he pointed
out the magnitude, importance and far-reacning
resnits of the proposed WORK.
A. J. Cassatt. of the United States, was chosen
president. After routine business the commits
sion adjourned till Thursday noon
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Brazilian Ministerial Crisis sett,ea.

RIO JANEIRo. Dec. Notwithstanding the
difficulty with the president regarding the pun
ishment of the officers who wrecked the uib-
una, the matter has been satisfactorily settled
The city is sgitatcd. Troops are parolling the
street for the purpose Of pres rying order.
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Death Of an Engli.h Statesman.

LONDON Dec 4.-Lord Thomas francis Free
mantle Cot esloe is dead. Lord Cottesloe was
twice secretary of the treasury. He was also
secretary OF war and chief secretary of Ireland.
He was 81 years ols.
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DISCOUNT RATE REDUCED.

Action by the Bans of Eugland-Fafl-
ures in Europe.
LONDON. Dec. 4--Tne Bank of England dis
count has been reduced 10 per cent.
Petrus Mandan, silk importer, has failed; LA
biiities. $50o0
chants at London and Bombay, have failed.
Their liabilities are E250,00o.
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surreon-Geper.i Baxter Dead.

WASHINGTON CRY, Dec. 4--Dr. Jedidiah d.
Bake r. surgeon general OF the army. stricken
with paralysis Moniay, died this morning. He
did not regain consciousness after the attack
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ELLESssuRe. De- s-fspeeial. Fire this
evening completely Destroyed ine residence OF
s Pearson. Tue cause was az exploded lamp.
The ioss vas 1850. no insurance.
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an Indian Commissioner.

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 4-The president has
respponted Joseph T. Jacobs, OF Ann Aroor.
Men, member OF the board Of Indian COM
YnissiOuers.
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THE HAGUE. Dec A. The body OF the late
king OF Holland was inferred al Delft today,
with impressive ceremonies.
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NtW lux HlI4t-
"Did she say yoG sere foolin
sNo She wouldn't be SO rude as that
She said ! was vacuum incarnate-
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The Pope Favors ANTI Slavery movement.
ROME. Dee 4-The pope has issued ali eney-
eiica address 70 the bishops engaged in the anti
slavery moyem Mt He explains the mission OF
Cardinal Law gsrie. and expresses thanks to the
soYereigns who assisted in tee warx of the snfi-
slavery conference. In addition. he advises
continued missionary efforts in East Africa, and
announces he mas instituted an annual eoiiec-
Hon IN oenan OF the ants-siavery movement, 10
be taken up on the Feast of Epiphany. January o
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Charles Marvin, the kussophof Dead.
LONDON, Dec. A-Chsries Marvin
10 dead.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-04
MANCHESTER.

G. F. SWEET, on account of failing
health, has sold his tin business to
George A. Lawrence who has been
with Mr. SWEET for the past 10
years.
Fl. L. Bourn of Proctor was in
town over Sunday.
Several people from this village at
tended the oyster supper at Sunder-
land Tuesday evening, given for the
benefit of the Union church.
The Ladies' Sewing Society will
meet with Mrs. Truman Perkins
Thursday afternoon of this week.
News has been receive here of the
marriage of Mr.. Frank H. Clark
and Mrs. l.. c. Oryis, both of
Hartford, Conn, formally residents
of Manchester.
Payson Wild of Williams college
spent Thanksgiving at home.
Mr.. James p. Black, who has been
on three weeks visit to his brother
in Nebraska, returned home this
week
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-04
SIMONSVILLE.

The Ladies Aid society will hold
their annual meeting at d. A. Ben
sons, Friday evening, Dec. -. A
full attendance is desired.
Miss. Alma Richardson of Bel
lows Falls, who taught the fall term
of school, is back again to teach the
winter term, which commenced Dec.
lst.
P. R. Carleton recently sold pair
of oxen to parties from Middletown
Springs.
Mrs. j. C. Persons of Bellows
Falls, Mrs. Abbie Farnsworth and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. D. f. Da-
Wis and Noel HUTCHINSON of Chester,
Willie Fuller, with a friend from
Springfield, and Archie Fuller spent
Thanksgiving with their respective
friends here.
Edwin Haseltine and family OF
Mansfield, Mass, arrived here last
week to spend the winter.
Nina Chase returned on Saturday
from visit at Ludlow and Bellows
Falls.
Mary Marsh is spending this week
with friends at Bellows Falls.
Tuesday morning the coolest yet
mercury 4 below.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-04
ARISTOLENE!
The Great Skin Cure,

A concentrated, Scientific Compound,
combining the most powerful healing
agents known to the medical profession
with the wonderful antiseptic properties
of Aristol.
Infallibly cures Exzema or Salt Rheum
letter, Ring-wOrm, Itch and all skin
eruptions, Scrofulous Sores, old Sores
and Wounds Assesses, Carbuncles and
Boils. One size only. Price 25c.
Ask your Druggist for it.
ARIsTOLFNE Xxx.
A veterinary Specific specially COM
pounded for horses and other animals.
Cures all flesh Wounds, Bruises, Chafes,
Calls and for, Scratches it has no equal.
Aristolene is put up in two sizes
and retails at rs and 80 cents.
When treating case of Scratches it is
well to use it in connection with our
Blood Purifier, recipe for which will
be found with each SOC box of Aristolene
XXX. This is the best blood purifier
known for horses and cattle. Any drug
gist will prepare it for you, and the re-
cipe costs you nothing.
Aristolene, both kinds, is for sale by all
druggists or will be sent by mail on re-
ceipt of price.
The ARIsToLENE Co.,
So. Londonderry, vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-04
WINDHAM.
4 below zero Tuesday mosning.

4 below zero Tuesday mosning.
S. W. Kendall is improving his
new horse barn with coat of paint.
George White and S. W. Kendall
have taken a job of C. H. Sanders
cutting and piling logs.
Miss Allie Harris is very sick with
typhoid fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Towards sons
and daughters and their families, ex-
cept Fayette, spent Thanksgiving
with them.
The evergreen pickers have finish
ed theis harvest and sent it off Satur-
day.
Mrs. Alzina Holden spent Thanks
giving at Horace Giles.
Geo. Holt has moved to Gassets.
L. M. Lawrence has received some
more German carp fish from the gov
eminent, forty in number. We wish
him success and think it profita-
BILE strike for L. M.
Mamie Lawrence has returned to
Ludlow to school.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-04
ANDOVER.

Wednesday eve, Nov. 26th, two
men called at Samuel Farrar's and
asked the small children if their ia
Their was at home, finding him away
at neighbors they passed by, but
one was seen to 60 back in few
moments alone. When Mr.. Farrar
reached home about 10 p. M, as he
was putting up his horse he smelled
smoke in his barn as he thought but
could not see anything wrong; as it
was bright moonlight night he did
not get lantern to put up his horse.
About 2 a. m. he woke up and looked
out of the window and saw a horse in
front of the house, he went out and
found one of his 3 years old colts
with halter on and very footsore, with
lantern he examined the barn and
found new harness missing, and a
barrel had been tipped sideways a.
gainst the partition between the sta
BILE and harness room and a fire built
in the same, probably for light to see
in getting the horse. 1t is supposed
that they intended to get nice driv-
ing horse which Mr.. Farrar used that
evening, but they took the colt as
they look very much alike in the eve
ming, in their stalls. H. j. Parker
found two milk pals missing in the
morning, taken from the fence in
front of his house, and M. Hobart
lost about six dollars worth of chains.
O. ID. Dimmick saw two men with
team leading a horse, about II p. m,
pass his house. 1t is supposed that
the colt pulled away from them and
came back home.
Miss Carrie M. Felt is teaching
in Spafford. Mrs. Rowell at Sims
burg.
How long will farmers continue to
sign conditional contracts with stran-
gers, and find that they have bought
something that they don't want. ANY
farmer can buy all sugar apparatus
he may need and not sign any papers
till he gets his goods.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-04
OUR BARNUMvILLE LETTER.

Well Wen try to "grin and bear" lob
by legislation, for If you don't see any
remedy there is no use for the next man
to look. But can you tell us why the
mountain towns of Vermont and the
State is half mountain towns don't wake
up to their own interest and ask for an
appropriation of dollar and thirty seven
cents to help build and support tele-
graph line through them, so that the boys
may feel that they are not entirely isola-
ted from the world, and not come home
from the valley towns, where railway
trains are constantly coming and going,
telegraphs clicking and mails coming in
four to six times day, and feel so lonely
and discouraged that they are ready to
abandon the old homestead and vote mon
ey to coax Swedes to come and occupy?
And can you tell me why these mountain
towns should be compelled by lobby to
pay $4,000 or $4,000 to the railroads
under the cloak of "World's Fair" or be
W ldA oul VI CAiobShSC any ~
cal telegraph line that they may have
struggled to secure, aud which calls the
doctor so often to towns where too few
inhabitants reside to support physi-
can? These things are a puzzle to some
of your readers, and as we "pays our
money! we want to be informed.
If you want an incident, here it is:
Several years ago some of Manchester's
aristocracy were attacked with malady
of ten thousand dollar soldiers monu-
ment, very similar to that of Rutland,
and over a hundred and fifty thousand
dollar college, and at our annual town
meeting the advocates, lobby and all took
the floor determined that the town should
do the grand. But in the heat of the de-
bate an old farmer in the back part of
the hall Justify called, "Mr. Chairman.
Chairman-"Hear Mr.. Nichols"
Nichols-"I move sir, that the town
appropriate the sum of two dollars and
thirty seven cents to buy load of slabs
to mend the fence around the old bone
yard at Factory Point"
| Now the cemetery at Factory Point
was one Of the Oldest, largest and most
neglected yards in town, if not in the
county, and within fifteen months the
town voted money to respectfully fence
and repair the old grave yard.
Is it not better to do the needful before
attempting the grand? j.
Barnumville, Dec. /, 1890.
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LANDGROVE.

School began Monday in district
No. 2, under the direction of C. c..
Cook.
Miss Carrie Thompson has been
home for a week from her school in
Peru.
W. O. Blood was home over
Thanksgiving. Also, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Porter of Pawlet, at Alfred
Childs'.
Mrs. Betsey Heseltine has been
quite sick with bronchitis.
Eleazer Butterfeld is very poorly
with small chances for his recovery.
Not long since Mrs. H. c. Wood
ward opened a fine looking lemon
containing twenty-four seeds, each
seed had root and bright green
shoot, some of which were an inch in
length. Mrs. W. thinks she might
have had lemon grove if she had
kept it while longer.
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EAST DORSET.

Two flurries of snow on the goth
and Esd, but both soon disappeared
and sleighing seems afar off.
Coed news of the safe arrival in
Los Angles, CAL, of Miss Edith
Grout and brother, Harry, have been
received. They had already taken
most enjoyable drive among roses
and orange groves where the fruit
ripe, golden and luscious lay upon the
ground so plentiful that any one
might help himself without let or him
derance. But who wants to live
where from his heart of heart he can
not sing, 81 would not live always ?"
Clarence Ladd is thinning out the
muskrats, having caught eleven with
in few days.
Some of our sports went up to No.
Dorset some days ago for little fun
shooting chickens and turkeys for
BENZ. Roberts. They made the
birds and Roberts also weep, so low
were the selling prices.
Our agent of Gov. Page claims
that ball's hides have dropped down
one cent per pound within few days
on account of the late democratic
successes.
W. c. Bourn, for many years a
foreman in the employ of j. X.
Freddy g. Sons, has gone to Ben
nington to spend the winter.
Section boss O'Niel has rented the
premises opposite P. d. Ames' store,
vacated by Mr.. Bourn, and taken
possession.
Mrs. James b. Bates, with little
daughter of Norwich, Conn, is here
to spend the holidays with her parents,
Hon. and Mrs. W. II. Bebee.
Daniel Dunn is home from Boston
for short time. He has good job
in the "hub" cutting marble.
The remains of Richard McNama-
ra were brought home from Barre on
Saturday last for burial.
Our cheese factory closed about
the first of the month. There has
been some little matter in difference
between the maker and patrons, and
parties have been here lately trying
to induce the latter to embark next
year in the creamery business.
Some of as have relatives and &C.
quaintances in the far West neal
neighbors to the 'noble" red men
who are now in the Messiah and
Virgin Mary business chasing the
glowing hours with flying feet. y
We rather fear there may be more
than one Omaha (said to be derived
from ooh, my hair !"). But uncle
Sans boys in blue are hastily assem-.
bling and we hope to learn in prose
that clos" untutored mind sees
God in clouds and hears him in the
wind" Else, his s'soul may stray
beyond the solar walk or milky way
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-04
LONDONDERRY.

The "Two Orphans" New Years.
The cold weather of the past week
has frozen the pond in good shape,
making it fine skating.
George Holt is in town. He will
occupy his fathers farm at Weston
Island during the coming year.
c. M. Chalmers and son, Charlie,
returned to Leominster, Mass, Mon
day. Mr.. Chalmers goes from there
to Princeton, N. j., where he will
assume control of the erection of an
addition to Princeton College.
Village school commenced Monday
morning with Miss Eason as teacher.
Mrs. w. l.. Gibson and daughter
and A. B. Stowell are spending a
few weeks in Massachusetts.
Another good time at j. p. Far
wells hall. All are invited to come
New Years eve to dance the old year
out and new year in.
Warren Cole who is stopping with
his father has been quite sick during
the past week.
Miss Minnie Tarbell was at home
from Chester over Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Geo. o. Davis of Lee, Mass,
is spending few days with friends
here.
Local fisherman are taking advan.
tage of the repeal of the Lowell Lake
fish law"
Anyone wishing to get their har.
nesses repaired will find an experien-
ced hand in j. H. Hathorn.
A large crowd attended the Thanks
giving ball at j. P. Farwelps. Al
orderly crowd was present and every.
thing passed off to the enjoyment Of
all.
The Londonderry Dramatic Clul
have decided to play the "Two Or
phans," New Years. The presen
tation of this remarkable play is quite
an undertaking for an amateur club
but with our confidence in the talen
existing here we are practically as
sured of it's success.
Last week Tuesday A. M. Mullen
w. R. Strong, Charles Fuller ano
Myron Emerson were taken to Ben
nington to give bail for their appear
ance at the Bennington County Cour
to answer the charge of breaking tn,
peace. Bail was obtained and tn,
parties returned home the following
day. The case dates back to las
winter when a general row took plac,
at Landgrove Hollow, in which al
the parties in question were concern
ed.
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WESTON.

The coolest of the season. -Four
below zero.
DR.. H. H. Howe is housed up
with sore throat.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. M. Sweetland
of Rutland spent Thanksgiving with
friends in town.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Geo. Gilmore and
child of Springfield, Mass, are
guests of A. d. Gilmore.
Burt French, wife and child of
Orange, Mass, visited friends in
town last week and returned home
last Saturday.
Mrs. S. B. Leonard of Proctors-
Vile is guest of G. L. Foster.
Mrs. F. A. Shattnck is gradually
failing.
Mrs. Geo. White died quite sud-
denly last Sunday.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-04
WINHALL HOLLOW.

George Bryant spent Thanksgiv-
ing with his parents at home.
Almon Dean of Chester is stopping
with his friends in this place.
S. A. Shattuck of Westminster
West is visiting his mother and
friends in this place.
School in district No. 3 closed
Wednesday, Nov. 26, Miss Bryant
as teacher. This has been a very
successful term of school.
School in the Hollow began Mon
day with Miss Stratton at the helm
once more.
L. c. Shattuck is repairing his
house, his brother, S. A. Shattuck
doing the work.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1890-12-04
PERU.

No snow yet.
Splendid skating.
Boys and girls enjoy it.
Debate every Monday night.
Singing school every Wednesday
night.
Cheerful, sunny, healthy weather.
Horace Crandalps pension is in
creased.
Nothing can beat the crisp air we
are having.
Sam Stiles was the one that got it
after all.
Got what? The Priest place that
went for thousand.
A great many Others see where they
missed it now.
Mrs. M. j. Hapgood is feeling
the effects of change of climate in
Colorado.
Rev. Mr.. Dugan is expected to
remain with us another year.
Trade made, salary doubled, but
not cent raised. Some one must
take off his coat. ~
DR.. Cone is creeping up on the
west side. He'll get there and don't
you forget it.
Kirkwood from Bennington has
taken Hapgood's lumber job; three
thousand logs to So. Derry.
We missed Barnumville and East
Dorset last week. We trust that they
will not long neglect their duties to
the public.
All the schools, except Shops, are
running now, besides the interesting
private school in the bay window.
Don't forget, teachers: Better a
single page learned well than a hun
bred skinned over.
There's been too much skimming.
it should stop, Or let the schools stop
We have no money to waste, and
"skimming" is worse than waste.
Oh, by the way, have you heard
about that colt, that three-year-old Of
Davis p? Been offered five hundred
l-fact-and what's more, won't take
it.
Here's brother, Jared, located al
Lee, Mass, that just sold single
horse for $4,000 besides brood
mare and two young colts for So, 900
Good for you, Jed. Glad of youl
luck, no envy here.
! Only the lucky ones had Turkeys
this year. Never known so scarce
and high. W.
That Moore girl lately married wa.
only eleven instead of twelve. Wher,
do you beat it ? Altogether we don
feel like Dragging over it. Don't in
innate that our mountains are no
conducive to early development. d,
We have lately received pleasia!
communication from she that was Alt,
Evens whom so many will remembe
as schoolmate, and who left u
twenty-five years ago. She married
Geo. B. Rice and is pleasantly loca
ted, with fine family, at Berlin