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The state herald., 1898-12-09
STORM IN THE EAST,
In New York aud Vicinity Tramc I, Inn
pcded.

~ ~" h"rh anu vicinity Trafic IL I'm
pcded.
New York. Dee. New York city
and the neighborhood has been struck
by storm which in its severity
seems TO equal that which prevailed
throughout New England and that
portion OF the eastern country.
The indications last night for the
weather to-day We're forbldding and
the day brought the vlndication of
the dircst predictions of the weather
prophet. Rain fell In binding tor
rents, driven 10y fierce wind. and
cutting sleet drove all but the most
determined pedestrians indoors.
In all directions out OF New York
wires are prostrated and communica-
iion is practically entirely cut OF. A
few messages are being transferred
both in and out, although the commu.
nication out OF the city suffers the
more.
Traffic has suffered even more heay.
lily than the wires the snow drifting
into the most freluented streets and
blockading railroads.
The elevated has SO far been virtu-
ally unimpeded. hut the surface lines
have found that ears cannot be moved
In certain sections of the city.
lnter.city traffic is undoubtedly In
much the same state, although no ne.
curatc estimate can yet he made OF
the prevalence OF the blockades.
The state herald., 1898-12-09
i'a.l,,on " Aru,,,,,,

Mnniln, Dee, 2.-owlng To the fact
that the result Of the pnri. conference
hns long been anticipated here. III,
agreement of Spain 10 ccde the Phil
ipplnc islands To the United state.
created no excitement The Amcn
cans mnir no demonstration. CONNER
cinl circles were relieved. the span
inrds were indifferent. and sone of IA,
American volunteers were dlsgustc,
n, the prospect Of being detained here
now that the iightin. is finished.
Agulnnldo il certain to assume a
conclllntory attitude. because his posi-
tlon IL daily becoming mora untcnnhlr
His rival intrlgucrs arr becoming nm
conirullnblr. especially since fund,
have run short aud the outlying prov
incc- hnv" become dlsnfrccicd
Although never much more thnn ii
ngufchcnd. ARuinnldo hns been con
Sis'ently temperate nnd the nuihori
ties have no reason 70 fear that he viii
depart from this policy.
Nevertheless the native newspnpcr,
continue 10 publish lnilnmmniorp arii
rlcH.
The state herald., 1898-12-09
Mntk IN In. Irr,i,

Paris. Dec. s.-Thc United States and
Spanish peace commissioners held pfl
waite sessions to-day. Aftcrward repre-
sen,ativcs u both sides predicted con
iidcn;ly that the treaty would be signed
within week. unles. unforcsccn com
plcatlons nro~'.
The American commissioners -aN
there II no foundation for the report.
circulated n the United States and CO.
hled back 10 Paris that President Me
kinlcy has forwarded TO the American
commissioners instructions to insis, NJ
on Spain yielding coallng base IN III,
Cafollncs. and that the spnnlaris ar,
cndcavotinr 20 renew their opposition
10 n cesslon ~ the Philippines
Both commissions recognize that N,
latter question II settled.
The state herald., 1898-12-09

Hot air has recently been employed
with some success in the treatment o;
joints which have been stinened or
distorted by chronic rheumatism or
gout. The limb is encased in large
cylinder into which very hot dry air
is introduced The temperature OF the
air within the apparatus is often above
that of boiling water, yet patients are
said to be able to bear 1t for several
hours without discomfort, and indeed
in many cases with positive relief Of
the pain and uneasy sensation in the
affected joints. The treatment must
be repeated at moderately frequent in-
tervals. although benefit often follows
even one baking.
The state herald., 1898-12-09
BICYCLES NOT BAGGAGE.
So Decides an Engiish Court and Railways
q m GnllIct

A test case OF great Importance to Eng
iish bicyclists which, curlously enough.
was the first OF Its kind submitted for de-
cislon. was decided AZ London recently.
Tho question was whether or not a bicycle
was personal baggage and whether or
not nccordinsly, the railways were re-
uuired by act Of Parliament to carry II
without extra charge, the passenger being
by law entitled to u certain weight OF per
aonal baggage free. The plaintin sought
to recover the sum charged by the COM
pnny FOR the transportation OF n bicycle,
which IL declared was extra baggage.
The counsel for the plaintiff contended
that the wheel was clearly personal. as "
was something which the traveller carried
for his own personal convenience and use.
There waa no distinction II was argued.
between u bicycle and gun case, case
OF fishing tackle, an artists easel or
pair OF roller skates. The railway COM
pany argued that a bicycle was not an
article which person ordinarily took
about with him. II bicycle were to be
regarded as personal baggage. 1t was
urged, then II boat forty feet long would
have to be SO regarded and carried free.
The court held that bicycle was not per-
sonal or ordinary baggage. and that the
railway company was entitled to make
charge for its carriage.
The state herald., 1898-12-09

A striking example Of corrupt Chin
ese methods has Just been brought to
light The taotai Of shanghai and I'M
rcrial director OF railroads was sum
moncd 10 Peking by the emperor for a
conference on important affairs o,
state. At the outer gate OF the city he
was told his baggage would be conns-
Gated II he did not pay thirty thousand
iaels duty. Much Of his baggage being
eon,rahand articles which II was not
lawful 10 take into the city, he paid the
money At the inner gate he was stint
larly stopped, and muleted In the sum
of twenty thousand taels So 4, cost
him nearly thirty-two thousand dollars
to get into the city IN compliance with
the emperor order No wonder. We
say. that under such a system China ls
In the process Of hopeless decay Yes,
and n corruption IL condoncd even In
the leas, degree In our own land. may
We not be In danger OF like fate un.
less We mend our ways
The state herald., 1898-12-09

The present emperor OF Chlna-if
Kwang Su be indeed still liyius -aS
tempted TO check a revolt in his do
minions by granting the reforms de-
mAnded by the insurgents The result
was disastrous 10 him. but the essay
did him credit In It he followed the
example Of one Of his predecessors
nearly century ago. who on memor-
able occasion said in public procla-
nation; An attempt at revolution
has been made for which blame my
self. 1t must arise from the low state
OF my virtues and accumulated luper-
fcctions. Ny ministers and have
governed carclessly, aud caused the
present occurrence"
The state herald., 1898-12-09
c.pro. urpush, PROM s.n,,.s.

New York. bee. h-Thc United
states trnn.por, Port Victor, which
sailed from Santiago November 23rd,
via Ponce November 18th. arrived TO.
day with all well on board.
The Fort Victor brought 40 pas
.engefs, most NJ whom were soldiers
returning home on fnrlough leave.
Among the cabin passengers nrc Cap.
tain e. II. ShHrpe. Captain !, G. Camp.
son. Captain Harrison, Lieutenant 4.
l.. Woodsiir. Lieutenant Mnlly, all of
the Fifth United States cavalry,
about aoc Mnuser riffs aud seven
spanish cannon taken frpm MorTo cas-
tle at Santiago.
The state herald., 1898-12-09
station. Tor w.rhir.

Washington, Dec. 3 Secretary Iona
has decided to assign the Chicago 10
duty Hs fnE-hip of the European
squadron. which Is now In process Of
selection. The squadron prshably will
include about nv. ships Of different
classes while there VIII be some ar.
inorcd vessels among them. II IL not
likely that the hn,ileshlp type will be-
represented.
Three ships will be sent TO the South
Atlantic stations and Secretary tong
has under consideration the establish.
mcnt " n South Pacific station. with a
base perhaps q, Valparaiso 10 summer
and ai cnllao ia the winter months.
The state herald., 1898-12-09

The United States supreme Court on
the 18th. through 1ustlrr Gray, nn
nuuncrd the new bankruptcy rules
which li wns authorized To frnmo aud
promulEnir under the national hank
fuptry act of july I. lsns The rules
have been awaited with much interest
fs q number n courts declined Ia pfo
rced With bankruptcy casrs until the
supreme Court announced the new
rules Justice Gray announced ,hni
The new rules would take effect Mon
day January .. iSisi. aud that nh pro.
ercdinea heretofore taken substantially
in conformity with the act ana 10 the
regulations of lsJi ne fat 10 prac,i
.abie, would b. upheld
The state herald., 1898-12-09

Arrangements ARE being made by th,
ST. Louis intln.Amctican Club to run
an excursion of business men from ,hni
city TO cuba, rorto Rico nud the other
West Indian Islands. The excursion
VIII start nbou, the ist of January. and
all of the leading West Indian ciile.
will be visited Arrangements nre be-.
Ing made for the steamship accnmnio.
dntlons. and low rates hnvc already
been promised 10y the failtoad.
The state herald., 1898-12-09

Interest in the project to replace the
Maine by hattleship to be called the
American Boy. to be built by means of
contributions from the youth OF Amer
lea. continues unabated. Scores Of
contributions and letters OF inquiry ar
rive daily at the Cincinnati headQuar-
,ers. Schools all over the country are
giving entertainments for the benefit
OF the fund.
The state herald., 1898-12-09

Men now living can remember when
Rowland Hin effected the adoption OF
tho penny post" In England. and the
vas, progress II marked In human In
,sroourse and Information, Today We
stand upon tho threshold OF a penny
post era. not only throughout the Brit.
ish empire. but In all the English.
speaking world II will be time o,
mighty forward movements toward
that intimate intercourse and sym.
pathetic mutual knowledge that ar,
tho essential prelude to the brother,
hood o, man.
The state herald., 1898-12-09

The assimilation OF Hawaii will be
complete when the islanders are seen
eating New England pie. and the in
habitants OF the pie belt" partake
cheerfully and adequately OF the Ha-
waiian national dish, poi
The state herald., 1898-12-09

How easy is pen-and-paper piety' 1t
is far cheaper to work ones head than
ones heart to goodness. can make a
hundred meditations sooner than sub
due one sin in my soul
The state herald., 1898-12-09

What an absurd thing II is TO pass
over all the valuable parts OF man,
and fix our attention on his infrmities
The state herald., 1898-12-09

Glass eyes are now made with such
perfection that the wearers themselves
can't see through the deception.
The state herald., 1898-12-09

It sometimes worries woman be-
cause some particular man isn't worry
ing about her.
The state herald., 1898-12-09

A danger that is known is a guide
post to safety.
The state herald., 1898-12-09

II there be any truer measure OF
man than by what he does, II must be
by what he gives.
The state herald., 1898-12-09

Lots OF people wait In vain for their
ships to come in simply because they
neglected to launch them.
The state herald., 1898-12-09

II is human nature for man to look
out for number one, but the charming
young widow always looks out for
number two,
The state herald., 1898-12-09

The old scriptural sobriety was effec-
tual doing; ascetic sobriety is effectual
dullncss.
The state herald., 1898-12-09

The closer you get to some people
the more distant they are,
The state herald., 1898-12-09

II IL not wisdom hni Ignorance thfi
caches men prcsumptiau Genius may
sometimes be srrosan,. but nothing 4
. 0 diridcn, as knowlcdso
The state herald., 1898-12-09

About the easiest thing in the world
is not to become a millionaire.
The state herald., 1898-12-09

It's often unwisc for man to be as
funny as he can.
The state herald., 1898-12-09

Lawyers are so plentiful that but few
criminals get chance to plead guilty.
The state herald., 1898-12-09

Tho rast is the most cruel OF all
masters.
The state herald., 1898-12-09

The new South has ito Klns Cotton.
hut there are other crop klnES. A
ryndiea,c OF poycrcisns iz better for
tho South than the sole monarch OF the
PAST. OF one OF the Georgia counties
the Atlanta Constitution picturesque
~ remarks. There the corn grows
full-carcd. and the bulging bolls OF
cotton bid defiance even TO four and
onc-eighth cents per pound This,
however, IL because there is whca, to
the rirht Of Il, potatoes to the leil oi
u. and fa,,eninF cattle and rolling
hogs before II"
The state herald., 1898-12-09

Victor n MaeCord has been award.
ed damage TO the amount Of $4,000
against the government Of Peru BY the
chief justice Of Canada. to whose ar
hl,ration the claim was submitted.
Msccord was the consular agent Of the
United States NJ Arcquipa Peru, IN
1855. and durinr revolution he was
thrown into prlson and HE lie threat
cned
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-11
No Evidence Forthcoming.

A man was on trial in Western
America on charge of catching a cer-
tain fish that weighed less than two
pounds. The constable who had made
the arrest testified to catching the pris-
oner with the fish in his possession.
where are the fish," asked the law
yer for the defendant.
why, they wouldn't keep" answer
ed the officer.
What did you do with them?"
ooh, l disposed of them"
What did you do with them?"
well, knew they wouldn't keep, so
I-I-disposed of them"
"But what did you do with them?"
"My wife cooked them
And you ate them?"
Eyes"
"Your Honor, ask that this case be
dismissed"
Charge dismissed and defendant
discharged" ruled the Justice of the
Peace, ION the ground that the arrest
ing officer ate the evidence"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-11
LOOK UPl

Look up! the world is wide. On land
and sea,
On ship or shore, there is no rust, no
rest;
A heart throbs outward from each
human breast.
And moves 1t onward to Its destiny.
Why, meet 1t bravely. with the hon
est thought
or no good deed undone, no ruin
wrought.
What if its hidden doom must end In
death?
To kill that hope that soothes dying
breath.
He who would soar from darkness into
light,
And, like Icarus, mount on waxen
wings,
Will never reach and touch the
golden springs
That ope the gates that close upon the
night.
Who rises, lifting others up with him,
Is strong indeed. Within his call or
reach
Are hands that aid him-hearts that
help him teach
What he has learned himself, and
taught to them.
We build our thoughts like mountains
to the clouds,
The mystery of our being still un-
solved,
Save that we know our lives are not
evolved
For the sole end Of filling empty
shrouds.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-11
Some Uses of Charcoal.

Foul water is purified by it.
No better known disinfectant can be
used.
Tainted meat can be sweetened and
purified by it's use.
Charcoal is so porous that it absorbs
and condenses gases rapidly.
Strewn over the skins of birds aud
animals it will prevent all unpleasant
odors.
A teaspoonful added to half glass
of water is remedy for acidity Of the
stomach and often relieves sick head
ache.
1t absorbs the gases and relieves the
distended stomach pressing against the
nerves which extend from the stomach
to the head.
( Charcoal laid on a burn causes the
pain to abate Immediately, and by re-
newing the application will heal and
cure-if it is not deep-in a few days.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-11
EVEN THE WORM TURNS.
There Were Limits Bey ond Which No Man
Could Be Patient,

There Were Limits Bey ond Which No Man
Could BE Patient.
He was plain man, neatly
dressed, and might have been any.
thing from dry goods clerk to
merchant in a small way, and there
was no more evil expression in his
eye than in that Of man buying a
pound of butter. Yet there it was
ON the aggravated assault"
And there was the victim with his
head tied up, both eyes in mourning
and the general air of one who has
gone through a sawmill
Yer Honor" said the policeman
'.he he'd tn man by the throat, an
wuz chokin tn breath out of him. 1t
TUX me main strength to pull him
off,
what have you to say for your
self?'' said the justice sternly, while
he prepared to put down six months"
at was this way, your Honor"
said the little man, who looked scared,
but spoke up pretty confidently for all
lldl Obly hhCN tIio man SAi-htiy'
and when he met me l Just nodded,
but he began to talk about the war"
do you mean to say that he is a
sympathizer with SpainT' demanded
the justice, glazing at the bandaged
man.
mo, it wasn't that. We both
agreed that Weyler ought to be
burned at the stake. and If we hadn't
both had families we would go to-
morrow. Then the talk drifted to our
families, and he began to tell me
about the smart remark made by his
S-year-old boy, who, when he heard
of the sailing of the fleet, said
Il understand" said the judge has
tily, preparing to write the magic
word discharged on the record.
''Then you hit him?"
NO" replied the prisoner, smiling
ly, II have a boy of 6, and if your
Honor would like to hear little
thing he got off the other day
about
1.-THE Court is rather pressed for
time just now" replied the justice,
hastily. "Come to the point please"
"Well, after we had ,aiked about
twenty minutes on family affairs l
tried to give him the shake, but he
hung right on to me, until we came
to the corner of my street. Then
told him that my dinner was getting
cold, and he said goodbye, and l
thought he was gone, but he came
running back, and caughe me by the
coat, and asked me question"
"Still more family affairs:'
! mo. your Honor He wanted to
know my opinion as to what date the
twentieth century began on. Then
beat in his face. and | think | would
have done him up If the policeman
handn't appeared"
Discharged" said the judge. Call
the next case"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-11
?,HE LONDONDERRY SITTER.
ever had a down pillow and a hot wa

ever had a down pillow and hot wa
ter bottle.
Twenty-year-old Dolle had reached
the two extremes OF woman's bliss
never knew either. But where in the
name Of the holy st. Valentine was she
going to get in third?
"And Claude Brown also wishes to
marry your"
They all want to marry me-" she
repeated, more tragically still.
And am Judge" calculated, look
ing at the rosebud face and sweet per-
turbed blue eyes. well, I should be
sorry to have the responsibility OF CIV
ing the casting vote now, and have
another cause to listen to. Who is the
third?"
1.-THE third is Jack"
"Ah, then, what has Jack to offer be-
sides fair income and his handsome
! face? A luxury OF admiration? Or a
white throne? Or something original
on his own account?"
| mo. After all l think Jack might
/, be struck out first" she said, medi-
/ tatively. only he says, Doll. old
/ girl and pushes my bicycle up all the
hills"
Marry Mr.. Action" suggested.
yes, perhaps I WILL" said Dollie
slowly. But l cannot help thinking
it is pity to be pillow all ones life,
knowing that one could have reigned a
sainted queen
80 it is" responded cheerfully.
marry Claude Brown"
well, l may" said Dollie, without
enthusiasm. But isn't a sainted
queen lonely person?"
"A very lonely person." decided.
Marry Jack"
THAT" answered Dollie promptly
would be reverting to the common
| place"
"Dollie," said. go to sleep and
dream. And marry the one you dream
Of"
Fortunately Dolle was pleased to see
the wisdom Of this remark.
WELL" she answered. THAT is q
good idea, for it does away with the
responsibility. Good night. auntie.'
Good night, Dollie,"'I replied, fall.
ing back on my pillow gratefully. The
next morning Dollie popped her heat
in at my door when was dressing ant
said in voice that carried the de.
spair of nations in its tones:
"Auntie, l dreamt Of all three.
went to church to be married, ant
there they all were-frock coats will
white buttonholes and ALL"
Dollie was out skating all day.
hate cold, so / spent the afternoon BY
the library fire reading, and was deep
ly engrossed when Dollie woke me-
mean disturbed me-again.
There was clash of skates in tn,
hall and the sound Of girls ripplin,
laugh and mans deep voice.
Then Dollie came into the library.
Her eyes sparkled and danced-he
cheeks were daintily rose tinted-he
wide hat brim sheltered differen
face from the one that had despairet
by the light of a night light.
"Auntie," she said, 81 have brough
home Jack"
"Ah," l remarked, then you hav
reverted to the commonplace afte
ALL
Dollie didn't even mind.
YES" she said happily.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-11

In Havana there is a device for
protecting passengers from the ex-
tortion of cabmen which might profit
ably be initiated in other countries.
Thelamp posts are painted in various
colors-red for the central district,
blue for the second circle, green for
the third, etc.-and thus the fare"
knows Immediately when he has
passed the legal boundary, and pays
accordingly.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-11

come for long stay. She must make
her home with us, the poor little thing,
for she says she is only nineteen, and
next winter. if she is pretty and pre-
sentable, shall bring her out. should
really enjoy having nice young rela-
tive"
so should l." said Mr.. Dunlap BEAM
ingly.
ut was quite society romance. They
tell it yet in st. Louis, how the wealthy
middle-aged Peter Dunlap fell in love
at first sight with his first cousin on
his mothers side, and how she, though
less than half his age, returned his af-
lection.
The wedding was pretty one and
Mrs. Dunlap, nee Sweet, was quite an
imposing parsonage in her long veil,
her diamond tiara, and her magnificent
silk dress, the first of which was loan
ed her by the wife of the Admiral, who
said that all of the brides of the house
of Dunlap had worn that veil
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-11

A cough is not Ike fever. 1t does
not have to run certain course. Cure
it quickly and effectually with One Min.
ute Cough Cure, the best remedy for all
ages and for the most severe cases. We
recommend it because it's good.
c. 4. Bacon, Londonderry, +. L. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville. G. G.
Smith, So. Londonderry and F. B. Pier,
Jacksonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-11

fhave used Ripans Tabules with so much salts.
faction that I can cheerfully recommend them.
Have been troubled for about three years with
what called bilious attacks coming on regularly
once a week. Was told by different physicians
that 1t was caused by bad teeth. of which had
several. had the teeth extracted. but the at
tacks continued. had seen advertisements OF
Kipans Tabules in all the 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 mover given a
testimonial for anything before. but the great
amount Of good which believe has been done me
by Ripens Tabules induces me to add mine TO the
many testimonials you doubtless have in your
possession now. A. T. DEWITT
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-11

Constipation prevents the body from
Kidding itself of waste matter. De Wits
Little Early Risers will remove the trauh-
lie and cure Sick Headache, Biliousncss,
Inactive Liver and clear the Complexion.
Small, sugar coated, don't grippe or Cause
nausea.
c. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville, G. q
Smith, So. Londonderry and F. B. Ficr
Jacksonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-11
Madrid's Slums.

Madrid abounds in Sums, which are
even greater eyesores than those of
Whitechapel. There are labyrinths of
narrow old streets, bordered by the
most uninviting novels, and from the
seualor Of these abodes spring the
components of the ferocious mobs
which are the bane of the city. Even
the best sections of Madrid as disap-
pointing in appearance; the palaces OF
the grandees are dreadfully dilapidated
and magnificent buildings are few and
far between.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-11-11
Hurt.

"I am afraid" said Senator Sorghum,
that these Hawaiians don't under
stand our political system as I would
Ike them to before annexation. Did
you say the islands represent great
wealth."
Eyes, sir"
"Then l cannot help feeling that
have been deliberately ignored. They
haven't even mentioned their financial
abilities in their efforts to gain my
support"