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Evening star., 1898-12-22
REORGANIZATION Plans.

The general opinion prevails in railroad
circles that the reorganization of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company will take
place about March l next. This view is
strengthened by the determination OF the
state of Maryland to dispose of its first
preferred stock February l. While it is
within the bounds of possibility that the
road will be rcorganized before that time,
it is not thought the step will be taken un-
til all the securities shall have been ad-
justed.
Another strong impression is that the
main line will not be foreclosed, the object
being to retain control of the present Mary
land charter of the company, by which
much property of the company is exempt
from taxation. In case of foreclosure, the
company has a new charter, granted by
the last Legislature, under which it can
continue operations. The new charter how
ever, it not so liberal as the old one.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
The Smaller Interests.

In addition, there are GS6S miles of small
branches not yet included in the reorganiza-
ton, but which may be provided for later.
There are also various controlled lines,
such as the Pittshurg and Western and
West Virginia and Pittsburg companies, in
relation 10 which negotiations are still
pending.
The acceptance of the plans of rcorgan-
ZatiOn of the Baltimore and Ohio by all of
the stockholders of the Central Ohio seems
to be in sight. and when the acceptance Is
an actual fact another obstacle to reorgani-
zatiOn will be removed. The latest offer
looking to a settlement is 80 in cash and
one share of Baltimore and Ohio preferred
stock for each share of Central Ohio stock
Evening star., 1898-12-22
PLACES TO VISIT.
Some Valuable Hints as to Christmas
PppSPnts

Everybody likes to make a good appear
ance during the holiday times. This is only
natural, because when things inanimate
are decorated and beautifed to such an ex-
tent it would be unnatural for vain human
ity to be backward in this respect. The
fair sex, of course, IS most exercised over
this important question, and its numerous
problems may be solved both easily and
quite a consideration economically at the
establishment of Mayer Bros. & Co, on F
street near 10th. at Nos. 937 and 939. The
big double store is replete with feminine
fiXingS of every imaginable description.
CoZy furs and modern styled millinery, golf
capeS and silk waists, neCkWear and gloves
handkerchiefs and fans-thoSe cute addi-
tions to sly tiirtation-are all there, while
the display of dolls, leather goods and
fancy articles is worth an inspection by
all seekers for holiday goods. The prices
at which Mayer Bros. & Co. offer the many
articles in the stocks of their big double
stores known to be absolutely the low
est compatible in modern trade.
1t is one of the truest lines ever written
by a poet that music hath charms TO
soothe the savage breast and it is equally
true that it pleaSes and comforts the
civilized bosom. A good piano properly
played meets both requirements to a nicely
and the high grade instruments which must
be sold at a sacrifice by Agent j. E. Luck
and examined at once by all who desire to
secure first-class instruments at bargain
figures.
Nothing is more appropriate for holiday
gift than a good book and therefore the
selection of such a standard as Johnsons
Cyclopaedia would be most wise on any
givers part. d. Appleton & Co., 91S F
street, will give full information.
The Art Students League is an important
branch of the great culture tree that grows
in the national capital, and affords the best
of instruction in the various art studies.
Circulars will be sent by applying a the
league, No sos 18th street. but personal
visit will be found both Instructive and en-
tertaining, especially to parents whose chill
dren are developing tendency toward the
practical love of art.
The social season will open in earnest
with New Years advent, and to be in the
swim, if the paradox is permissible, one
must go in something on wheels. A light
brougham is just the vehicle for the
ciety man or woman, and some excellent
bargains in this character of carriage may
be obtained al Pearce y Lawton's carriage
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Capitol Hill Literary Society.

The Capitol Hill Literary Society held its
regular meeting at the Metropolitan Bap-
tist Church, 9th and A streets northeast
Monday evening last, when the following
program was rendered. Song, Miss Cleve-
land, relative of the ex-President; instru-
mental music, Mrs. Page; poem, Miss Laura
Bryson; lecture, by Rev. DR.. Bass, subject,
Antonio Maeeo, the Cuban Patriot" The
lecture was replete with interesting infor-
nation, and was listened to with rapt at
tention.
The next meeting of the society will be
held at the residence of Mr.. George c. Ross
633 Maryland avenue northeast. the evening
of January 8, when the question What
is Our Duty in Regard to Cuba, Porto Rico
and the Philippines? will be discussed.
Among the speakers who will take a part
in the discussion is Representative John
Baker of Illinois, who is an anti-expansion-
list; his arguments will be combatted by
others, who favor keeping all We have and
getting all we can.
Mrs. Wallport is president of the So
cisty.
Evening star., 1898-12-22

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gists refund tie money If Ii fails to cure. 25c
The genuine has L. B. Q. on each tablet.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Character High. Price Low,

Crowds of shoppers are constantly filling
the store of A. Kahn, No. 935 F street, and
the number of buyers is evidence of the
character and price of the stock. This
store IS filed with articles of every de-
scription suitable for presents for Christ
mas. Kahn's prices never fail to sell, and
as the stock is such an attractive one nc
trouble in making selections is experienced
For the holiday season gold-f1lled watches
guaranteed TO wear as good as solid gold
are offered at exceptionally low prices
Gold-filled timepieces with Elgin or Walt
ham movements are offered as low as $40
while gold-fied chains, warranted for
twenty years, are sold at correspondingly
low prices
Evening star., 1898-12-22
ABSORBED BY B. & o. ROAD
Projected Action Relative to Baltimore and
Ohio Southwestern Railway.
One Thousand Miles of Trackage to
BE Added to Baltimore and
Ohio System.

The Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
road is to be absorbed by the Baltimore
and Ohio, and after the Baltimore and
Ohio reorganization is perfected will be a
part of its system. This means, it is said,
that the general offices of the former COM
pany will not be maintained in Cincinnati
after the reorganization. and further that
the jurisdiction of the Baltimore and Ohio
officials located at Baltimore will be eX-
tended over the Baltimore and Ohio South
western, SO that the officials that will be
located in that city after the reorganization
will be most likely division men, it is
not within reason to suppose that a sepa-
rate organiza ton will be maintained for
the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern when
that property is to be in fact as we'll as in
name part of the Baltimore and ONO
system.
When President Bacon of the Baltimore
and Ohio Southwestern was in Cincinnati
just after the ur-Field-Ream deal
he said that at least 5000. 900 would be
raised to be expended on the Baltimore
and Ohio Southwestern for the purpose of
putting the property in firSt-class condition,
and for the purchase of new equipment
Mr. Bacon went abroad recently, it was
said, to raise this money.
Meeting Annual Interest.
1t has been close sailing for the Baiti
more and Ohio Southwestern, it is under
stood, and has been very hard for the COM
pany to meet the annual interest charges.
1t has been learned that President Bacon
has concluded negotiations with Speyer
Bros. of London in connection with the
Baltimore and Ohio reorganization man
ayers in New FORK for what is called a re-
adjustment Of the affairs of the Baltimore
and Ohio Southwestern.
It is necessary to raise nearly S1O.NN.RD
of n.'7- -1v--r' e ~-.ri-i' - 10 s''''-
used fer improvements. and the remainder
to pay contract certificates and reorgan-
izajIon e&IeESsS. SpTycr Bros. of Lonuon
to form a syndicate to raise the neces-
sary money, including the purchase of the
coupons due the first "f next month.
Under the readjustment plan S4n.to""@ of
first MOI tSage 3i2 per cent bonds of the
Baltimore and Ohio road are to be issued.
also $12E&.H1 of Baltimore and Ohio pre-
ferred and S1o.Gm&1 of the common stock
of the re0rganized Baltimore and Ohio
COM 1any. This IS $1..."ooO less Of pre-
fSrIed STOCK than the Baltimore and Ohio
Southwestern now has outstanding and the
sara" amount of common stock.
Southwestern viii give tn" Baltimore ard
Ohio - stem about 1.0ju miles more of
road. Under the above plan the annual
interest Charges on the Baltimcre and Ohio
Southwestern Will be - {m,GG3, against
present charges Of 81 l5I,h0. but as the
Baltimore and Ohio and not the Baltimore
and Ohio Southwestern is to provide for
their payment. It is of little moment.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Foreclosure of branches.

1t is pointed out that all the steps of the
reOrGanizers thus far have tended to show
Jhat branch lines will be foreclosed, and
action has already been taken looking to
the sale OF the Farkersburg branch. As far
as the plan of reorganization has gone it
includes the following securities to be is
sued: S7a.n;Aot0. prior lien 3r2 per cent
gold bonds due July l. 1929 interest pay
able scmi-annually: $J0,OOO,0UO, first mort
gage 1 per cent hfly-year gold bonds, due
July /. 1913. interest payable semi-annual-
y: $1j.ooO. 600 Pittsburg Junction and Mid
die division first mortgage 3l2 per cent
gold bonds, due November l. 1929. interest
payable sem-annually; $4O,UO0,00D, 4 per
cent non-cumuiative preferred stock; $40
0UH.noo. common stock. Total s21O,000. 900.
The property to be embraced in the new
Baltimore and OHIO system will include the
following lines of railway:
Main stem and branches, 6S3, 900 miles:
Pittsburs division :S}4 40 miles. Total un-
der prior lien 312 per cent bonds. 1,0174O
miles
Philadelphia division. 11S42: Chicago. Ill,
% Akron. Ohio 3;9O3; Lodi to Millersburg,
Ohio. 3G26; Uniontown, Pa, to FairmOnt,
W. Va, $3.50. Total under first mortgage
4 per cent bonds, j10.3l miles.
Central Ohio and Lake Erie divisions,
316.JS miles: Pittsburg Junction railroad,
6.S6 miles. Total under Pittsburg Junction
~ per cent bonds Off issued), 3s3.45 miles
Baltimore Belt Railroad Company, 116
miles Total mileage, 1852.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Fifty-Two Christmas Gifts a Year.

Christmas present that comes not once
a year bu- ffty-two times, Is a present
well worth receiving, and we'll worth Civ
ing Such a present is supplied by a sub
sCription to the Saturday Star. 1t comes
every week, and each time brings a wealth
of good things 1t costs but a dollar, and
yet it gives vastly more pleasure than a
much greater sum could give if expended in
any other possible way. Order it sent to
some ou,-of-town friend, and you may rest
assured that one, at least of your Christ
mas gifts will be thoroughly appreciated
many times. 1t will be Christmas once a
week to the fortunate recipient
Evening star., 1898-12-22

De Offeo Brown died yesterday at his
residence. 900 East Capitol street. Funeral
services will be held tomorrow morning at
1880 at st. Marks Pro-Cathedrai, and the
interment will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Brooklyn, n. Y. Mr.. Brown was twenty
two years Of age and was the organist and
chormaster of the Pro-Cathedral. He had
many friends in this city who mourn his
death.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
Admiral sampson's Operations.

Very naturally the report of the opera
ticns of the North Atlantic fleet comprises
the larger part Of the printed body. Most
Of the facts have already appeared, but in
the very beginning there is most interest
ing exchange of letters between Secretary
Long and Admiral Sampson, showing that
even before the outbreak OF the war the
admiral had worked out a complete plan
for the immediate reduction OF Havana,
and was prevented from carrying out that
plan only by orders from the department,
which wished to protect the big irOnclads
Secretary Long addressed Admiral Samp-
son, April g, a confidential letter telling him
that in the event of hostilitieS. for this was
before the outbreak of the war, the depart
ment wished him to do all in his power TO
destroy the Spanish war vessels in the
West India waters. He says: The de-
partment does not wish the vessels of your
squadron to be exposed TO the fire of the
batteries at Havana, Santiago or other
strongly fortified ports in Cuba, unless the
more formidable Spanish vessels should
take refuge in those harbOrs. Even in this
case the department would suggest that a
rigid blockade and the employment of our
torpedo boats would accomplish the desired
object"
The reasons set out by Secretary Long for
this instruction were that there would be
no United States troops available to occupy
the captured towns until October, and that
the lack of docking facilities made it par
ticularly desirable that our vessels should
not be crippled before the capture or de-
struction of Spain's most formidable YES
sells.
Apparently the first suggestion of the
organization of the flying squadron, which
was to divert Admiral Camara's squadron
from its voyage to Manila, came from
Dewey, for in a dispatch of June - he
says: In my judgment, If the coast of
Spain is threatened the squadron of the
enemy will have to return" And that was
exactly what happened.
About the middle of May the Navy De-
partment appeared to have entertained a
purpose to capture the Caroline Islands,
for on the 10Th of that month Secretary
Long cabled Dewey, asking if the captured
Spanish guns were serviceable, and whether
they could not be mounted at the Caroline
Islands.
Evening star., 1898-12-22
SIDE LIGHTS ON THE WAR
Dangerous and Important Work of Ensign
Ward.
Restrictions Placed on Sampson-
Dewey's Dealings With AguinaIdo
and the FiIipinOs.

The official reports of commanding Of
ficers of the navy during the war, just pub
lished by the Navy Department throw side
lights on many interesting phases of the
war. In the brief record of the proceedings
of the naval war board a new hero is
brought to light, in the person of Ensign
H. III. Ward
This young officer at the beginning of the
war was on duty in the navigation bureau
alternating with Lieutenant Whtt1esey in
the heavy duties of assistant to the chief
OF the bureau. He volunteered for secret
service duty, and his exploits, about which
nothing has been said in the past, may well
be placed on record beside those of Lieuten.
ant Rowan in Cuba and Lieutenant Whit
ney in Porto Rico. Within a week after the
declaration of war Ensign Ward disguised
himself and went straight into the heart of
the enemy's country, making his head
quarters at CadZ, the principal Spanish
naval station, and informing the Navy
Department here of the actual strength OF
the Spanish naval vessels and their move
ments. Then he went to the West Indies
and reported everything that was going on
there of Importance to the American navy.
Next he went again into the enemys coun-
try in Disguise this time to Porto Rico,
where he was arrested as suspicious char
acter and a spy. BY his adroitness and the
aid of the British authorities he managed to
obtain his release, and escaping from San
Juan, he cabled the Navy Department a
full account of the state of the defenses
there and the preparations making for the
reception of the Spanish squadron under
Cervera. All of this time many of the
officials of the Navy Department were
under the impression that MIR. Ward was
engaged in installing a system of coast
signals on the New England coast. While
Ward was in Porto Rico, Ensign Buck,
another attache of the navigation bureau,
on the shores of the Mediterranean in
Disguise watching every movement of the
squadron of Admiral Camara, which
started for the Philippines. but turned back.
OF the strategy board ITSELF it is said that
il was part of its duty to keep informed of
all OF the movements, resources and plans
of the Spanish naval forces through secret
agents. and ii is now known that the navy
mCntS.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
PRICE THREE CENTS.
WESTON.

The Masquerade ball at school
house hall Wednesday evening Of
this week was attended by about fifty
couples and was pronounced sue
cess. Simonds and Sprague's Or
chestra, j. B. johnson prompter,
furnished excellent music and the
dancers voted it the most enjoyable
occasion in fears. The seats were
we'll filed with spectators during the
grand march and early part Of the
evening and it was 4 o'clock Thanks
giving morning when the last of an
order of twenty numbers was danced.
The supper served by f. C. Woods
at the Park View hotel was the best
we ever had the pleasure Of enjoying
in this part of the country, roast tur-
key, chicken pie, oysters and salads
were the substantials. OF the pastry
we can only say, that for variety and
richness it was most tempting. Fruit
with tea and coffee concluded a feast
sufficient to make one feel thankful
they were numbered among the
guests.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
Hritish Newspaper Comment

London, Nov. %. The morning
papers here, in their comments ON the
American uhimatum to Spain, devote
chiet attention to- the intmation of ar
"opendoor" policy in the Philippines
which is hailed with universal approx.
al.
The Standard regards the declara
tion as being of the very highest impor.
tance in its hearing on the broad diplo.
matte situations; in its relation to Brit.
ish interests in the far East, and in its
effect on domestic controversies in the
United States. Euglishmen, it says,
have conclusive reason for congratula.
ting themselves ona development which
guarantees community of aim and ac
tiou in quarter where their rights
stand in need of vigliant and energetic
defense. The Standard regards the
profered payment by the United States
Of $40, 100000 to Spain as a windfall,
and says that the proposal to waive
American claims Oh account of injury
in Cuba is far more substantial con.
cession.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
LEGISLATIVES.

The legislative investigating com.
mittee has made its report. Outside
Of Peck, the sweet-toothed, it cuts
but little ice, The ex-governor, the
principle offender, is handled with
soft gloves. The adjutant has, prob
ably taken his last illegal Peck at the
state treasury and Grout will have
to throw himself upon the mercies of
his brother farmers. What use is
there for Grout, anyway
The legislature adjourned We'd
nesday morning until Monday aftel-
noon. This breaks the modern record
in returning after Thanksgiving.
Before adjournment the Senate killed
the governors taxation bill, princi-
pally through the efforts of the Wind
bam county senators, Cudworth and
Hit.
Final adjournment is to be had
Dec lst.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25

The masquerade, Notwithstanding
the very inclement weather, north
east snow storm prevailing from earl,
evening until nine or, ten o'clock, was
largely attended by the dancing party
and the gallery filled with spectators
1t was pleasant occasion and mucl
enjoyed by the participants. Forty,
three couples took supper at the Pea.
body house. Out Of town folks pres.
ent' were from Jamaica, Winhall,
Sinonsville, and Weston.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Dudley par,
took of Thanksgiving dinner will
Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ Eames at Lon
donderry.
We received new ad from Messrs
Pollard & Abbott Wednesday eve.
ming but found it impossible to set il
and give proper thaaks, suitable to
the day. 1t will keep; it is good
one. y.s.4.s'
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25


Stuart Robson tells the following
story in which the late President
Grant occupies prominent place
81 was playing some years ago in a
well,known managers theatre outside
of New York. .Fhe first act was
over and l was chatting in the wings
with my manager when a boy rushed
in on the stage to tell US that Gen.
Grant and his family were in one of
the boxes. A flush of gratified pride
mounted to the managerial face, fol-
lowed by look Of agonized. .doubt as
he evidently reflected that perhaps
the General had sdead headed in to
the box. "Did you send him a
box ?" he asked me, and on my re-
plying in the negative he pulled out a
card from his pocket and scribbling a
line on it told the boy to take it to
the box Office and bring back an
answer. The boy rushed off, his
head full of the general, and returned
| in q few moments with the card,
which he handed to Mr.. Manager.
A CHASTITY look crossed his face as he
read il, and without word handed it
to me, The first line read, in rath-
er sLaky managerial caligraphy
.sDid Gen. Grant pay for his box p
| while underneath appeared, No,
but my son Fred Grant did-U. 5
Grant New Orleans Times DEM
ocrat.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
Church Calendar.

! BAPTIST CHURCH, REV. n. A. WOOD, Pas
tor Regular Sunday services, 10 AS, a. m; Sab
bath School at II NJ.
Praise and preaching Sabbath evening at 100
followed by short testimony meeting.
Prayer meeting every Thursday evening al
700.
Union Bible study class meets every alterna
Thursday evening in the vestry atS:oo. cor
dial welcome is extended to all hesc services.
METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. w. A. EVANS,
PASTOR Regular Sabbath services at loa5a. m.
and OOp. IN. Sabbath School Immediately after
the morning service. Epworth League meets
at the vestry every Tuesday evening at 7;3o'
Glass meeting, at vestry, every Thursday eve
ming at I 30.
Strangers are invited, and will find cordial
welcome to all these sci vices.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
GEORGE G. SMITH.
Real Estate

That must and will be sold at astonish-
ing low prices. Several places ranging
from 8 to $50 acres of land with good
sugar and apple orchard, good buildings,
running water to house and barn, that
keeps from one COW and horse to 20
cows and tenn and prices ranging from
500 to $500, situated in and near vii
lagos Of Manchester, Peru and London
derry Anyone wanting home must
think quick and send in for full particu-
lars as these prices take the places on
short notice.
W. G. LAMPsON, Real Estate Agt..
Manchester Depot, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
FOrSale.

The property formerly known as the
Whitman & Goddard carriage shop and
machinery, main building is 3Ox55 feet
TWO story with. store room 3Ox4O feet
tw" story. A good tenement connected
with shop of twelve rooms. The ma.
ch'nery consists of one IS inch palmer,
ono buzz palmer, one band saw, one
FOUNDER, for rounding felloes, one buttiny
machine, one saw bench and saw, boreiny
snd mortising machine. Machines and
belts in good repair. The above proper
" VIII be sold cheap. Inquire of
w. R. ALDR1cH,
So Londonderry, vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
Notice to Contractors

wanted to contract with reliable par
ties to cut and deliver to our mill in
Stratton, Vt. this coming winter One
Million feet or more of heavy timber.
viii pay monthly by log measure. Dis
tance from mill 3-4 of a mile on a descend
ing road. Inquire in person of Ii. E.
klDDER, Jr.. at his steam saw mill
or c. N. PIKE, Stratton, VT, near
Pixies Falls.
JENNINGS & BUFFUM.
Winchester, N. H., Oct. a '9S
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-25
DeWitt's Collie & Cholera Cure.
Qui ky cures Dysentery and Diarrbca.

Edwina-How is Mr.. Blushman get
ting along? Has he proposed yet?
Editb-No; but he's improving. The
first night he called he held the album
in his hands all the evening, the sec
ond night he had my pug dog in his
arms; last night he held Willie on his
lap Tor an hour. l have hopes.