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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

The Burlington Free Press comes
out in defense of Ex-Gov. Grout.
AS the Free Press is the organ of
the Vermont dynasty it will be inter-
esting to see the little fellows, all
over the State, wheel into line.
Great are the CIRCUITS and they are
their prophets.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

The only issue involved in the cleo.
ton of Senator by the Nevada leg
islature is money. The entire legis-
lature and both cahdidates-Senator
Stewart and Representative New
lands-are silver men. This NAV
sound paradoxical, but it isn't.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

we gather from Senator Allison's
recent interviews that he will not be
surprised whether Congress holds an
extra session in the spring or does
not. Nothing like being plain spoken.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16
In all stages of Nasal Catarrh the

In all stages of Nasal Catarrh there
should be cleanliness. AS experience
proves Ely's Cream Balm is cleanser,
soother and healer of the diseased men,
brane. 1t is not drying nor irritating,
and does not produce sneezing. To test
it trial size is MALE for 10 cehts or the
large for 80 cents by Ely Brothers, 81
Warren Street, New York. Druggists
keep 1t. Upon being placed into the nos
trils it spreads over the membrane and
relief is immediate. 1t is an agreeable
cure.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

The man who blackguards corpo-
ratlons to get Office and all the time
ne is in office and then attaches HIM.
self to corporation as soon as he
gets out of office, cannot escape being
called either wobbly or on the make.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

The town liquor agency in Winooski
was broken into the other night and
about sixty dollars worth of the cyitter
stolen. Somebody must have had all
awful stomach to want that much town
agency stuff.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

br,er Carnegie's talk doesn't square
with bis acts; he says we are on the
toooggan slide that leads to ruin, but
ne has just bought ground for new
family residence, in New York citv.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

Congress and cold wave struck
washington simultaneously but cold
waves have no new terrors for the Con.
gresslonal victims of the November
blizzard.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

Perhaps that lecture bureau which
offered 1t. Hobson $4,000 for a
course OF lectures, was only seeking
10 get advertising for itself, through
bis refusal of the offer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

The Lady in the Sunbonnet: ooh, |
puess you think whatever you say
es." The Lady in the Curl papers
+. you hear it, it does; it goes all
ol the neighborhood.0
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

Elk Queen Lii. will put in a claim
for s6,ooo,Ooo, but could doubtless
oe easily persuaded to compromise
Tor about 5 per cent of that amount
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

Miller, the winner of the six day
bicycle race at Madison square gar
den, made 2007 miles and a laps,
breakingsall previous records.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

Agulnaldo will soon be in a posi-.
ton to hold a bargain sale of gold
collars and other relics of his dream
of empire.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

Gen. Lee sailed from Savannah Sun
Gay afternoon for Havana. He will
DC the right man in the right place ant
friends OF liberty will rejoice tbereat
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

AS long as Col. Roosevelt chops
wood there will be smiling, but when
he commences to chop off official
heads there will be something else.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

The Spanish war is likely to last
at least another year-in the pages of
the magazines.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

Those who are trying to work thu
Andree message dodge, are making il
entirely too long between messao es.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

Syrup is now being manufactured
from watermelons. 1t is estimated
hat one acre of melons will produce
100 gallons OF syrup.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

There is one thing that Congress
can always be relied upon to do-talk
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

Spaniards can now rest upon their
sshonor."
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16
---'CHE =
Sitter John. Editor.

Copies of this paper caa be obtained
the Brattieboro N3cs r3ons, EIi,:
Street, Brattle6oro.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16

W bite winged Peace.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-12-16
SMITHS
Green wi Ountain|
RENOvATOR.

Was CdKtH WITH q So
under the short ribs. I su
as though there was a har
tinual heavy, dull pain.
cancer. My appetite faile
did eat gave me a great d
nay eyes and the surface Of
low appearance. l could
menced taking Smiths CIR
bottle completely cured m
ever since. Mrs. POLLY ]
Raadar if ua,1 aro not
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16
Exports and Imports.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE monthly
statement of exports and imports issued
by the bureau of statistics shows that
the exports of domestic merchandise for
December last amounted to $i23. 191, 143,
an increase as compared with Decem-
Der, 1896, of over S6,000,000. For the u
months the increase was over 1913, 600, 900
The imports of merchandise during De-
cember last amounted to $5l. 514, 132, of
which $24 1874 ,5s9 was free of duty. This
is falling off in the dutiable merchan-
disc of over $500 900. For the II
months, the increase was about $751;
500. 600. The gold exports for December
last amounted to $513.53S. and the inn
ports 81. 1i0,013. For the l. months there
was a decrease in the exports of SIS,
S73,0S7, and a decrease in the imports Of
S73, 6S1.7S2. The exports of silver during
the last month aggregated S5,S00,271
and the imports ~, 0S3. 352. The years
figures show a decrease in the silver
exports of $4,711 ,062. or 1857, S27 in the
imports.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16
Tho Anti-scalping Inv.

Washington, Jan. 15.-The senate
committee this morning resumed hearing
on the anti-scalping bill. A statement
was submitted by Bert w. Lyon, editor
of the Commercial Traveller of st. Louis.
Lyon said that while he did not desire
to be understood as claiming to repre-
sent all the commercial travellers of the
country, he was absolutely satisfied the
great majority of these travellers were
in favor Of the pending bill.
George NJ. Mckenzie, Chicago ticket
broker, presented affidavits from vari-
Gus ticket brokers in Chicago and other
cities, setting forth that they had pur-
chased tickets directly from authorized
agents of railroads, in some cases re-
ceiving commissions.
Senator ElSins inquired what the an
nual volume of McKenzie's business
was, and he replied that it aggregated
last year $660,000.
No wonder you are making a fight
against this ball." said Elkins.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16
REPORTS CONFIRMED.
Everything Is Quiet in Havana--PIaees of
Ammsament 4 re Dunn.

Washington Jan. 15.-There was no
sign Of agitation over the situation III
Cuba ut the state or navy departments
to-day. The only news that has been
received from Consul General Lee came
in 4 cabicgram dated last night and went
10 confirm The reports from old sources.
namely that all was quiet there and that
the places of amusement were open and
being patrani2ed.
The navy department had news OF the
sailing from Key West for Navassa If
the Marbiehead. This was III pursuance Of
orders given more than u week ago, and
corroborates the statement given out at
the navy department to the effect that
there had been no changes in the orders
to our warshipa on account OF the Ha-
vana riot. Otherwise 1t would scarcely
be expected thai the Marbehead should
hc allowed IA depart for Il port more
remote from Havana than is Key West.
The Marblehcad j. expected to BE- abb
sent about a week making the inHestiga-
ton which has been ordered into the alle-
CATION that the laberers on Nayassa ISL
and have been inhumaniy treated hy
their superintendents.
No notice came Of The sailing Of the
North Atlantic squadron from Hampton
Roads At il O'Clock. planned. and It
was al once assumed that the weather
was thick and that the departure had
been delayed 0u that account. The timer
airy made provision for such delays.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16
A DlSL0CATED SHOULDER.
Tayiorc Meets With m Unfortunate Acct
dent in His Race With Frank STAR
buck in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Jan. 15-The 20-mile
paced race between Eduoard Taylore,
the French middle distance champion.
and J. Frank Stafbuek Of this city, at
Saenger hall tonight was spoiled by
an unfortunate accident to Taylore.
The accident occurred on the sixth mile,
Taylore at that time having gained a
lead of lap, which. at Saenger hall. is
one-tenth of a mile. on the next lap
the tandem team took him a terrific
clip around the tnreen-shaped course.
As the foreigner turned into the home
stretch, the spill took place. Taylore's
wheel dashed UP the incline toward the
outside Of the track, and the machine
and rider brought up against i post.
the wheel being smashed completely
the track. lie managed 10 get out Of
the road just as StarbHck and his
PAGERS came tearing around the turn.
Ills right shoulder WAS thrown out Of
place and his left knee was Wrenched.
While the race lasted. Taylere inn
pressed the 900 spectators with his
ability, many comparing him with Jim
my Ai2aaeis. Stafbuck loo. rode in
splendid form, as his time Of lo.3sl2 for
five miles SHOWS.
TaNfare got the lead at the start and
for the first mile it WAS regular pro-
eessi9n. Then the foreigner began II
draw away. At the end of the second
mile TaSlore YVES almost a lap % the
good. ard when the mlshap occurred
he was over n lap ahead. After that
starauek reeled Off mile after mile al
n steady clip, merely covering the %
miles necessary to secure first money.
THe ore mile international pursuit
race WAS Waa rs Iambefjack and
t46uEItz. Time, zsQ34.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE advance
reports OF the bureau Of statistics show
that during December last the imports
Of wool at three leading ports amounted
to 1I,I6S, 246 pounds, valued at 81, 90S,9T
This is an increase, as compared with
the December returns for 1896 for the
same ports, Of over 100000 pounds and
$SS0,0o0 in value.
The sugar imports at Boston, New
York. Philadelphia Baltimore and San
Francisco during December last, exclu-
sive of Hawaiian sugar free, amounted
to 100 1872. 14S pounds. valued at $1,923,-
1893. This is an decrease over November
1897. OF about %. III. 600 pounds.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16

New York. Jan. 15-Tomas Estrada
Palma, the Cuban delegate to America,
was not in the city tonight. DR.. j. Cas-
tillo, who is familiar with Cuban affairs,
also could not be located. The Cubans at
the various Cuban centers who were spo-
ken to about the killing of Brigadier
General del Gado did not speak well of
him. They claim that before the present
war he was n highwayman. Their opin-
ion is that his followers wanted him to
surrender to the Spaniards and that when
he refused they killed him. His chief of
STAFF. Luis Lopez Marin. they think. sur
rendered to save his neck. Their belief
is that the rest of del Gado's followers
are likely TO go over to the Spaniards.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16
Calls IT a Nested r,icht.

Washington, Jan. 15.-The celebrated
pension case Of Judge Charles u. Long
of Michigan made its appearance be-
fore the pension office in the shape of
an application 10 Commissioner Evans
10 Eacate the order reducing The judges
pension from S72 to $50 per month. The
application to yaeate the order reducing
the pension was made h. Fred Baker.
who claimed that pension once grant
cd was a vested right and that judge
Long is entitled To the ST. per month
within the meaning of tie nv.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16
Ready to Change the Law.

Washington, jan ia canvass of
the republican members of the house
on the question Of changing the civil
service laws which has been conducted
by the republican steering committee, is
about completed. OF the 206 republic
can members of the house, the canvass
is said to show a majority. varying
from is to 40. is favorable to change
in the law according to the degree or
change proposed. This last factor leads
to some difference of opinion as to the
result of the canvass.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16
Agent OF The carlists.

New York. Jan. 15.-Count Penaiosa
was a passenger on the steamer La Gas
cogne when she sailed to-day for Havre.
The count who came To this country
about two months ago as the ayowed
agent OF Don Carlos, pretender to the
Spanish throne, has spent most Of his
time while here in visiting the aims man
ufacturers in the East. lie had frequent
~ put forward the prediction that within
the year Don Carlos would be acknowl-
edged king of Spain.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16
May Resume the Riotins.

Havana. via Key West. Fla, Jan. 10
Captain Ca1vo and others who were lead
ers in the recent raids upon tile officers
of the newspapers Diaro de Lamarina In
Discussion and FL Reeoncentrado. win be
prosecuted for their connection with the
disturbances. Over 800 army officers, it is
said will plead guilty to being concerned
in the demonstrations A rumor has been
in circulation that the rioting would be
resumed tonight and all day tomorrow.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16
INDICTMENTS FOUND.
Ten Coal Companies Charged With Com
spiracy to Befraud.

SpringfieldsIll, Jan. 1.-THE grand jury
of Sangamon circuit court to-day indicted
10 Of the companies forming tho alleged
Springfield Coal Trust. They are charged
with conspiring To defraud. The compa-
MICS formed the Springfield Coal associa-
ton and advanced the price Of coal so
cents per ton. claiming they were com
PEELED TO advance the price To consumers
because they had advanced the wages OF
their employees The advance in wages to
their employees WIS ~ cents per Ton.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16
Sailed from New York.

Washington, Jan. 15.-The battleship
Texas sailed from New York this after
noon at o'clock TO join the North At
lantic squadron. Admiral Sicard has been
granted permission by Secretary Long to
delay the sailing of the squadron from
Hampton Roads until tomorrow morn
ing in order that the Texas may join it off
the Chesapeake capes.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16

ton. To a reporter the commodore said
of his trip:
II do not carry any special Instructions
from President Mckinley regarding my
action in the event OF trouble with Spain.
1T is not true that / was in Washington
at any time since last Tuesday / realize
the importance of the European squadron
i'm the event of war with Spain, but what
/ would do in an emergency Of that kind
1t is not for me to say. at least for pubH-
cation
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16
nIanco Threatened Inv n nFob.

Key West Fla, Jan. 15.-Passengers
who arrived here from Havana tonight
report that Captain General Bianco has
been threatened by an attack from the
mob and is mobilizing his loyal forces To
be ready for any such demonstration.
Most of the newspapers have been COM
PEELED TO suspend publication, and those
that are published are compelled TO have
their matter examined before using it,.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16

Absolutely Calm

Washington, Jan. 15.-During the after
noon the Spanish minister was in re-
ceipt ofs advices from Senior Congosto
showing that up to 2 o'clock The city OF
Havana had been absolutely calm.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16

tain Cotton, VINO commanded the Phil
adelphia when she lay side by side Of
the Japanese cruiser Naniwa, at Hawaii.
In event of a fight the Naniwa's posi-
bility of efficiency would have been
twice as great
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16
IfEetli deficiency.

Washington, Jan. 15..-Attorney Gen
eral McKenna sent to congress, through
the treasury. 4 recommendation for ur-
gent deficiency appropriations for
United States courts aegresating more
than half 4 million dollars
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-16

Shoulder Braces for Men,
Women and Children. We
know how to fit them and
do it right.
The age-herald., 1898-09-06
AN ALLIANCE THE THING.
50 Decided by Debaters of the B'nai
 b ritf.

The first of series of debates between the members of the Youths Auxiliary of the B'nai Birth took place Sunday even ing at the hall of the Young Mems Hebrew Association, and proved both interesting and instructive.
 The subject, Resolved, that the Anglo American Alliance You'd Be Equally Ben ef1cfal to Both Nations," was ably handled by Messrs Henry B. Schlesinger and Sam M. Micheal for the affirmative, and Messrs. Sidney M. Marks and Sabel Loventhal for the negative. The judges were Messrs. Samuel Ullman, Gus Rotholz and Abe iUil- man.
 The young debaters covered themselves with glory, and put forth strong arguments to prove their respective positions. At the conclusion of the debate the judges retired to an ante-room, and after short delibera- ton, decided in favor of the affirmative
 During the evening a beautiful violin solo was rendered by Sidney Lazarus, ac- companied on the piano by Miss Minnie Lazarus. Ee
 The object of the debates is to decide who will represent the local auxiliary at the meeting of the grand lodge at Mem phis in April next.
The age-herald., 1898-09-06
wHITECAPPING CASES
In Lamar County Last Week Resulted
 in an Ao4uittal

The celebrated whitecapping cases against Albert Roland. Will Mccullough, Coot Long and John Smothers, which were tried in Vernon, Lamar county, last week, resulted in a verdict of not guilty.
 The story of the crime charged against these men has been printed several times. A number of whitecappers took a negro, Andrew Haden by name, from his home one night in May, 1897, and killed him over Q very trivial matter, 1t is alleged
 The deed caused great indignation among the better class of citizens of Lamar and they called on the governor to assist them. Officer Bodeker was sent down from Bir- mingham to work up the case and the re- suit of his efforts was the arrest of the men named above. The evidence against them seemed almost positive, and one of them, Smothers. even turned states ev- dence against the other three.
 The citizens of Lamar were determined
The age-herald., 1898-09-06
UNITED STATES l
 COURT CONVENED
Grand and Petit Juries Organ
 ized Yesterday.
WILL GET TO WORK TODAY
Judge Bruce Delivered an Able Chargs Ben Veil Foreman of the Grand Jury Criminal Court
 Called to Order.

United States circuit court for the southern division of the northern district offAlabama for the fall term of 1898 was formally opened yesterday afternoon at Ss9o o'clock, when Judge Bruce ascended the bench.
 It was thought that the Judge would convene court Immediately upon his arrival at 11:S5 o'clock, but he sent word he would not be down until 3 D. m., and the an- nouncement was made Promptly at the hour named the judge entered the court room and court was declared formally opened.
 lhe hrst business was the organization of grand Jury, which resulted as follows: Sen we'll Birmingham, fopeman; N. 8. Col ms, Collinsville; L. P. Wallace, River Bend; Ike Jones, colofed, Jasper; John Fillmore, Samantha; William St. Clair, East Lake; Lewis Morrison, Central; PaIlls Ey- ans' Livingston; J. c. Brittain, Summit; George Echols coored Carbon IIill: Henry '. rage colored Calera; G. w Shepherd. coiored, Corona; Andrew Bankhead. Fay- ette; Paul Freeman, Birmingham: Mart shepherd, Newtonvllie; N W. Woods. Bes- semer; M. P. Gideon, Birmingham; Rube Reno' Bangor; Louis Roberts, Center.
 'uuge Bruce ably charged the jury, brief " pointing out its duty He referred inci- dentally to the late Spanish-Ameri war; which had taken place since the last term or court, and which resulted in such glorious achievements for this .buntry.
 Ihe Judge instructed the jury that he would be ready at any time to instruct them on any special matter that they might oesire' and ordered them to retire and take up their work.
 The following petit jurors answered to the call of the venire: Elijah Scott. James iiei'oi' b' F. Ginnings, F. B. Garren. Sam 1iiniore 'colored), Geo. w. Phillips, Frank oenrles' John R. Clements, Monroe Mo 1Aniiaiiy' U. C. Ffes, P. G. Pendergrass iHonaru Kemp (colored), Joe Lawrence Ncoioreo)' James H. Morrow, Spencer Jack w. H. Lawler, Geo. Fowler w. H. Hunter '' A. Burgess, F. H. Hamilton, B. F. Will son. Dempsey Vim (colored) N. l. otephens, w. H. Fowl4.es, Geo. Fleming.
 The following court officers have been appointed: k. M. Bennett, balff in charge ol the grand jury; Sam Monroe court palm; E. l.. Logwood. messenger. w. l., Ashley, crier.
 United States District Attorney Wm. Vaughn and Assistant District Attorney Julius Davidson, are looking after the in- terests of the governmefft.> -4-,-V.t : = N w. Trimble, clerk of the court, and Deputy Clerks Broadway and TrimbIe. are looking after the clerical work
 After the petit juries were organized court was adjourned until this morning at 10 o'clock, when the regular docket will be taken up.
 Yesterday morning the criminal court of Jefrerson county was called to order by Judge Samuel D. Greene and immediately adjourned until Monday next, when the grand Jury will be empanelled and the dockets for the fall term taken up.
The age-herald., 1898-09-06
FRANK J. QUEEN,
One of Oldest Residents of Birmingham
 Died Sunday Son-in-Law of Boone.

Frank ], Queen, one of the oldest resi- dents of Birmingham, died Sunday night at the residence of his daughter. Mrs. N F. Thompson, 17OO Eighth avenue The de- ceased was 92 years of age. t5.,.-
 MT. Queen was apparently in his usual good health all day Saturday. Saturday night about g o'clock, while preparing to take a bath, he had stroke of paralysis, and when found few minutes later in the bath room he was unconscious. -,IIe never reganed consciousness. and died Sunday afternoon at o'clock. 'o-
 At 10 o'clock yesterday morning high requiem mass was held at St. Pauls Cath olic church. Father OReilly officiating TheSpail bearers were Dr. George S. Mor- row, A. B. Loveman, l.. J.. Haley, Henry Corbett, John Clark and J. R. Rockett The remains were accompanied to Ken lucky by his daughter, Mrs. Alice Brown and his grandson, J. Bain Thompsoni
 MT. Queen was son-in-law of Daniel Boone, the famous Kentucky pioneer, and was associated with that romantic char acter for many years in his early youth.
 MT. Queen was one of. the founders of Bargestown, and he lived there for forty years He was a member of the banking firm of Queen & Queen f-tft
 About eight years ago he removed to Birmingham, and since then has been spending his last days with his daughters. Mrs. w. E. Hayden. Mrs. N. F. Thompson ana Mrs. Alice Brown, all of this city.
 He was we'll educated man and a most interesting talker. He always delighted in teiiing of those stirring days in early Ken lucky, with which he was so familiar.