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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-09
The Vermont Militia.

1t is apparent that we shall have be
fore the legislature at the coming SEES.
sion propositions looking to an enlarge.
ment of the organized militia of the
state. Gov. Grout seems to have been
chosen as mouthpiece by the promoters
of the scheme. Grout would "hoodoo"
the Ten Commandments, but no mat
ter about that.
1t is obvious that the plan repre-.
sents not so much the desire to draw
swords on the field of Mars as ambi-
ton to drag those weapons about the
Pavilion at Montpelier and other SINH.
lar places of public resort. That is,
the symptoms mostly indicate martial
ambition of the popinjay variety. Some
men without swords and feathers hope
to get them and some with them hope
for bigger ones. And to simplify
things, satisfy all concerned and save
time the Herald will present a rough
draft of bill to be introduced in the
Legislature, thus
Y Sec. l. Be it enacted, etc.
See. 2. The organized militia OF
the state shall be divided in two por-
tons; the real militia and the popinjay
militia.
Sec. 3. The real militia shall be
composed Of the old 1st regiment, off
GERS and men.
Sec. 4. The popinjay militia shall
be composed of all other citizens able
to bear arms who choose to enlist and
can pay the bills. Every man who
enlists shnll be commissioned brigadier
general and may wear brass and feath.
ers without limit and do anything be
likes so long as he commits no crime
and asks the state for no money.-Rut.
land Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-09
NO WOMAN IS EXEMPT.

Regularity is matter of Importance
In every woman's life. Much pain is,
however, endured in the belief that it
Is necessary and not alarming, when
in truth it is all wrong and indicates
arrangement that may cause serious
trouble.
Excessive monthly pain itself will
unsettle the nerves and make women
old before their time.
The foundation of woman's health Is
a perfectly normal and regular per-
formance of natures function. The
statement we print from Miss GER
TRUDE SKIES, of Eldred, Pa, is echoed
in every city, town and hamlet in this
country. Read what she says:
''DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:-I feel like
new person since following your ad-
vice, and think it is my duty to let the
public know the good your remedies
have done me. My troubles were pain
full menstruation and leucorrhpa. 1
was nervous and had spells of being
confused. Before using your remedies
never had any faith in patent medi-
cines. now wish to say that never
had anything do me SO much good for
painful menstruation as Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compounds; also would
say that your Sanative Wash has cured
me of leucorrh9a. l hope these few
words may help suffering women
The present Mrs. Pinkham's expert
ence in treating female ills is unparal-
leled, for years she worked side by
side with Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, and
for sometime past has had sole charge
of the correspondence department of
her great business, treating by letter
as many as a hundred thousand ailing
women during single year.
ALI suffering women are invited to
write freely to Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn,
Mass, for advice about their health.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-09

More than twenty million free samples
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve have
been distributed by the manufacturers
What better proof of their confidence in
it's merits do you want? 1t cures piles,
burns, scalds, sores, in the shortest space
of time.
c. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E.
Smith, Jamaica and Jonas Hill Bond
Vile, G. G. Smith, So. Londonderry and
F. B. Pier, Rawsonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-09

The British and Egyptian forces
have won signal victory over the
Dervishes on the upper Nile, captur-
ing Omdurman and Khartoum. The
Dervishes suffered terribly their loss
being placed at 5000. The allied
loss is set at 200. This is simply
another victory of mind over matter
The native forces fought with the ut
most bravery but were overpowered
by superior intelligence.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-09

The announcement that the brewers
and distillers are putting money into
Vermont, for the purpose Of overthrow
ing the prohibito1y law, sounds little
odd seing that all license advocates
claim that there is more liquor sold in
the state now than there would be I'M
der license. Liquor dealers and brew.
ers are not usually credited with be.
ing down right fools.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-09

When you call for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve the great pile cure, don't ac-
cept anything else. Don't be talked into
accepting substitute, for piles, for
sores, for burns.
G. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith
jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville, G. G.
smith. SO. Londonderry and F. B. Pier,
Jacksonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-09

1t it is true that one Of Cervera's Of
fcers is to be married to Baltimore
lady one can safely calculate that the
Spanish cupid is better shot than the
Spanish soldier.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-09

A stubborn cough or tickling in the
throat yields to One Minute Cough Cure.
Harmless in effect, touches the right spot,
reliable and just what is wanted. 1t acts
at once.
c. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville, G. G.
Smith, So. Londonderry and F. B. Pier
Rawsonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-09

The Nicaragua canal question m ay
be considered settled and its building
only question of time. With the an
nexation of Hawaii and our far east,
ern possessions it becomes an absolute
necessity.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-09

The graves Of American soldiers at
Santiago are being located, preparato-
ry to returning the remains to the U
nited States.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-09

Spanish honor and French military
honor seem birds of feather as they
each crawl out the little end of the
horn.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-09

The election turned out just as you
expected, didn't it?
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-09

That Dreyfus case isn't likely to
prove SO dry after all. 1t may yet
need wet nurse.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-09

Superior intelligence wins the bat
ties Of this life, everywhere. Santi-
ago and Omdurman are passing ex-
amples.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-09-09
Amen.

As soon as the legislature can posi-.
bly, get down to business, let it repeal
the law allowing deer numbering.
Haste the hour!-Burlington Clipper.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-04-27
ALL QUIET THERE.

Blockad,nG Fleet Along tho Cuban Coast
Puts In II Peaceful Day.
OFF HAVANA ton board the flagship
New York;, April 27.-The early morn
ing was taken up by vigorous chas-
ing Of moving lights. The only vessel
spoken was the British schooner 10.
lanthe of Windsor, n. 5. She was al.
lowed to proceed. She was just out OF
Matanzas. No shots have been tired
for "a hours on either side.
The Dolphin and the converted yacht
Eagle arrived from Key West during
tho morning. The Dolphin carried the
officers and prize crews who had been
placed on the steamer Pedro and the
schooner Antonio.
The torpedo boat Porter made trip
to the shore under cover of darkness
and Lieutenant Fremont, her com.
mander, landed with a small party and
obtained valuable information. The
blockade continues under favorable
weather conditions.
1t is believed that every steamer
which has attempted to enter Havana
since tho blockade began has been
CAPTURED.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-04-27
THREE PRIZES
MangrOve Rounds Up the Pan
anna, One of Spain's New Aux
iliary Cruisers.
Gunboat Newport Brings in Two
Smaller Prizes, Captured
Off Cuba.
MangrOve Fired Three Shots
Across the Panama's Bows
Before She Stopped.

KEY WEST, Fla, April 27.-ll:l5 a.
m.-The big Spanish steamship Pan.
anna Of the Ceballos lino which left
New York on April 20 for Havana,
with number Of Spanish refugees on
board and very valuable cargo, in.
Guiding, it is understood, stores for the
Spanish army, was captured about 20
miles from Havana by the little light
house tender Mangrove, now belonging
to the mosquito fleet. The Mangrove
mounts two 6.pounders and four 80
revolvers. She is commanded by Lieu.
tenant Commander Everett and has a
crew Of l3 men.
The Panama is Of about 1850 tons,
and a very valuable cargo.
How tho Capture Was Made.
When the Mangrove sighted the
Spaniard she ran up to her and fired q
gun across her bow. The liner did not
take the hint and second shot was
fired, after which the Panama slowed
down little. a third shot was fired
across the bows Of the Panama at 100
yards and the deck officer of the Span.
ish vessel was hailed and notified that
If he did not heave to a shot would be
sent through his vessel. This notifica.
tlon caused the Panama to be brought
to. Ensign Brayton boarded the Span.
ish steamer and took possession of her.
The Indiana then steamed up and
Commander Everett notified Captain
Taylor Of the Indiania, that he had
captured the Panama and borrowed a
prize crew from the battleship consist.
ing Of Cadet Falconer and 10 marines.
The Mangrove was then ordered to
report to the flagship and Rear Ad'
miral Sampson told Commander Ever.
EFT to take his prize into Key West
The Panama is understood to have had
80 passengers on board. AS she rounded
to after the little Mangrove captured
her, the latter, knowing the Panami
was an auxiliary cruiser, expected tt
be fired upon. 1t is not yet known
whether the Panama had guns Oh
board.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-04-27
HE is ANXIOUS TO FIGHT
spanish Naval OHicer Challenges Gen.
eral Leo and Captain sigsbce.

spanish Naval Officer Challenges Gen.
eral Lee and Captain sigsbce.
WASHINGTON, April 21.-Lieutenant
Ramon de Carranza of the Spanish
royal navy, until recently naval at.
tache OF the Spanish legation at Wash.
ington, has challenged General Fitz.
hugh Lee and Captain Sigsbee of the
Maine to fight duels. The challenges
were issued on the night that the Span.
ish minister withdrew from Washing.
ton. Lieutenant de Carranza had de.
termined upon this course Of action i'm.
! medlately after General Lee and Cap.
tam Slgsbee stated before congressional
| committees that in their belief Spanish
naval officers were responsible for the
| blowing up of the Maine. Lieutenant
de Ca.ranZa's 5 first challenge was sen,
10 General Lee, and it is rather more
lengthy than the one to Captain Slgs
bee, Aside from the challenge proper i,
Contains an Intentional Insult
| 70 General Lee with a view to provok
ing him TO an acceptance. The letter
states that General Lee, in his testl
mony before congressl onal commit
tee, stated that in his Judgment Span
lsh officials exploded the mine which
blew up the Maine. This, Lieutenan
de Carranza asserts in his challenge, il
q direct reflection upon the honor O
the naval officers who had charge O
the defenses Of Havana.
ANY man who makes such charg,
on belief, and not on proof, the chal
lenge proceeds, "is himself capable o
committing tho crime
Lieutenant dc Carranza refers to re
ports that General Lee will return t
Cuba as a major general and asks tha
before he goes he will give the lieuten
ant the privilege of fighting him.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-04-27
MINING NEW YORK HARBOR.

Little Danger That = Hostile Fleet Will
DO Any Damage to tho Metropolis.
New YORK, April q. Tho work OF
laving submarine mines in the lower
bav continues. Thus fur "a mines have
been placed III tho bay, and it is be-
lieved that three times that number
will be "planted" from Fort Wads
worth to Sandy Hook. Should hostile
fleet succeed in passing the Sandy Hook
tort they would come to grief in the
harbor because of the mines and dan
uerous reefs.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-04-27
tl.n, Issues Il Proclamation
Ni,h Regard to Right of
Search.
,al FLAG Covers Enemy's
hoods, Except Contraband
of War.
|i,h Vessels Given Until May
/ 10 Get ont Of American
Ports.

SsrlxoroN, April 81. The presi.
has issued the following procla.
n respecting the rights Of Spanish
: now III or bound To United
\ ports, and also with regard to
cAt If search:
h. President Of the United States
Aa,yIca-A Proclamation:
k,g,a>. Hy au act OF congress ap.
y Arr.. -. II i declared that war
and tAat war has existed since
: i. day d. April, y. d., 1898. III.
a. that day, between the United
! q America and the Kingdom Of
anu
l,rea,. l. being desireable that
vay should be conducted npon
Iple, in haomony with the present
Of nations and sanctioned by re.
kl4ciice, /, has already been an
e.. that the policy Of this gov
tlt VII. not be to resort to priva.
b, tutto adhere to the rules Of the
Fauon q Paris.
E, therefore. !. William Mckin-
se>deu; Il the United States Of
pea, iy virtue Of the power vested
/ y the consti,ution and the laws,
Eeay declare and proclaim:
81 The neutral flag covers enc.
good, with the exception Of con.
~ o, war.
5Ad-Neutral goods not contra.
{. War are not liable to contisca-
fAder the encmy's flag.
(sd-Elockades in order to be bind.
tast De elective.
fFia-Spanlsh merchant vessels in
P9tis OF places within the United
sA4.I be allowed until May 2l,
Inclusive, ior loading their car.
lad departing from such ports or
and such Spanish merchant
sh met ut sea by any United
snip shall be permitted to con-
Ae!r yQyage if. on examination
pef papers. it shall appear that
eE5ocs wero taken on board be.
tAe expiration Of the
Term, provided, that nothing
c9Atmnel shall apply to Spanish
having on board any officers III
l14Ataly or naval services Of the
> OF any coal Except such as may
e0'S>afy for their voyage) or any
afuc.e prohibited or contraband
or any dispatch to the Spanish
Flment.
Any Spanish merchant vessel
prior to April 81, 1898. shall
"''ed from any foreign port
iof any port or place in the
states shall be permitted tc
sucn port or place and to dis.
Aer cargo and afterwards
H''n to depart without mo-
on' and if any such vessel
az Sea by any United States shil
~ permitted to continue her voy'
any port not blockaded.
,lhe right Of search is to b.
os u with strict regard for thu
s,o ncu1rals. and the voyages o.
"'iefs are not to DO interfcret
cia Acept on the clearest ground O.
os n OF violation Of law in re
-, eontraband or blockade.
kn, a'n WILLIAM M'KINLEY.
| lsn' ' Mansion, Washington, Apri
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-04-27
y WAS PREARRANGED.

verify Of Britiah Order TO
'''can Vessels Had
byn Purpose.
lln,'' April 27.-The dismissa of
. Nv" states squadron from Hong
Esb me apparent severity Of the
tied Z, eso'ernment in regard to the
hon,h '''es torpedo boat Somers at
m, the Associated Press hears,
and vents n' prcarranged by Ameri'
to : '''lsh diplomacy. the real OBJ.
It to ..e os, the Portuguese govern.
Cano' ','er the Spanish feet to leave
" verde islands. and to prevent
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-04-27
Dewey Awaiting Instructions.

LONDON, April 27.-According to a
special dispatch from Shanghai, Ad.
mlral Dewey has been ordered to await
definite instructions before attacking
Manila. The dispatch says that Prince
denry Of Prussia is quite openly ex.
pressing Germany's sympathy with
SpAlu.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-04-27
CASTELAR, WILL REFUSE.
Does Not Desire to Iirnd ~ spanish Ne'o
luton at This Time.

Does Not Desire to Head Sp""'sh H'''
luton at This Time.
MADRID, April 2,.-About 10000 he
nnbl,cans. OF al shades OF opinion,
have signed an address to Senor Gas
tolar. the Republican leader, under the
pretext of congratulating him upon MS
recovery from recent sickness but III
reality offering him their services II nc
proclaims republic. His coming
sneech in the cortes will, it is said. dis
nal the idea that he is heading revo
intion. On tho contrary. 1t Is saio
senior Castelar, will, from patriotic
motives, not oppose the present oe'no
cratic monarchy.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-04-27

SANTA FE, N. NJ, April 27.-Gov.
ernor Otero has rendered the govern.
ment squad Of cavalry as part Of
the regiment Of cowboys to be com.
manded by Captain Wood and Lieu.
tenant Colonel Roosevelt. The offer
was accepted. He also offered his own
services and those Of several hundred
other volunteers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-04-27
Newport Brought in Two.

KEY WEST, Fla, April 27.-The
United States gunboat Newport, Cap
tain B. f. Tilley, has brought in the
Spanish sloop Paquete and the Spanish
schooner Pireneo, Cuban coasting YES.
sells, which she captured off Havana.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-04-27
NO MORE FROM MORRO.

Secretary Long Denies That News Has
Been Roccivod OF Further Firing.
WASHINGTON, April 27.-SecrOtary
long at II o'clock authorized an EN-.
nhatic denial Of reports current that
advices had beon received that Morrc
castle had fired OH the fleet and that it
had replied.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-04-27
ORDER OR NO ORDER.
Spanish Admiral at Cape Verde Anxious
to DO Battle with the Amer
lean SQUADRON.

MADRID, April %. -CDelayed in trans
mission. THE Paris announced that
the Spanish admiral i'll command OF
the fleet at St. Vincent, Cape Verde
islands, has cablcd to the government
here that when the United states fleet
is before Havana his place was not at
the Cape Verde islands. announcing
that he would sail against the Amer.
lean squadron III the morning, order
or no order
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-04-27
Neutrality Uecrea pnhli.i,

LONDON, April 27.-A royal decree
proclaimins neutrality, has been print.
ed in the London Gazette
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-04-27
Italy StrictIv Mammal,

NOME April 27.-The Official GA.
zet'e publishes proclamation enioin.
ing upon all Italian subjects strict
neutrality during the war between tho
United States and Spain
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-04-27
irixe Courts Must Dcci.le

WASHINGTON, April 27.-The cabinet
mas decided not to release the Buena
ventura or other early prizes, but to
let the prize courts settle such matters
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-04-27
o'her nations at critical momont
from Offering similar hospitality.
Sent Notice to All NATHAN.

WASHINGTON, April 27.-The state
department has sent all foreiyn not;"no
notlce that by the declaration by con.
gress war has existed since April q.
Ihls was done to secure our RIGHTS
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-04-27
IN, SOUTH DAKOTA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL p, 1898.

and passed III by Highland light at 6:45
p. m, was nowhere to be seen in the
bay at dawn, and incoming steamers
from the eastward and other points
during the morning, saw nothing of
the warship
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-04-27

French Cabinet Approves Neutrality.
PARIS, April 27.-The French cabinet
has approved the neutrality proclama.
ton
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-04-27

Minneapolis Slipped Away.
Boston, April 27.-The cruiser Min.
neapolis, which left the flying squad.
ron Mt Ham pton Roads Saturday night.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-04-27
Girls who

Girls who Q
{ ]; !! I ! ! : { j ] !. J
have to stand
on their feet l
most Of the Ht1Yi6fscS.A
time work as II|lUiEE
hard as any IINEW ~
day-laborcr yet Il niV/( tl'H
they do not get ik(E a
what is rightly SOi l6y1A>t 0ssE4p
calledexercise. @JrII%Vf.
Close, COnfin- NH " Ov Tfhh
ing, indoor Oc- AlrMi Alp
cupation gives AIu4zMM.S&1 H.,
no exhiliration - @N X
to the nervous nHN "
system nor ) "
active circula- NJ N
ton to the blood ItIN "
wears, tears and drags a NJ
woman life away. The Ia
whole physical syste
under it.
No wonder so many sales
girls and factory girls and housewives suf-
fer from indigestion and constipation and
bilious troubles. No wonder they are sub
ject to the diseases Of the delicate special
organism of their sex. The wonder is
rather that they can stand it as we'll as
they do
But "a poor weak woman" as she is
termed, will endure bravely and patiently
agonies which a strong man would give
way under. The fact is women are more
patient than they ought to be under such
troubles.
Every woman ought to know that she
may obtain the most eminent medical ad
vice free Of charge and III absolute conn
dence and privacy by writing to DR.. X. V.
Pierce chief consulting physician of the
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, of
Buffalo, y. y. Occupying this position fol
thirty years he has had wider practical
experience III the treatment of women,
diseases than any other physician III thi:
country His medicines are world -fainou:
for their astonishing efficacy.
The most perfect remedy ever devised 70
weak and delicate women is DR.. Pierce, ;:
Favoritc Prescription. His Golden Med
zeal Discovery" is the only permanent di
| gestive and nutrient tonic. The two med
| icines taken alternately, form the mos
| perfect and successful course OF treat
| ment ever prescribed for female trouble
| complicated witt, sluggish, ovcrwrought
nervous, diseased constitution. In sever
constipation DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellet
should be occasionally taken with th
others. They never gripe.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-12-18
The Retort Eeminine.

The eternal masculine has been reared to
believe that his opinion, in most matters, is
the final word, but once in while he en-
counters dissentient and educational view.
On the street cars not long ago two women
school teachers, as well as intimate and
congenial friends-were indulging in that
commonplace and popular little feminine
souabble as to which should pay the fare.
Near them sat a gallant elderly bachelor
who knew them both very well and felt
justified in assuming the dangerous role of
the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Come, come,
ladies'" he remarked; this will never do
quarreling over a nickel like two children.
I'll report you to the school board. What
makes you so absurd? Why don't you each
pay your own fare and be done with it? You
never see men act like this"
''Well," retorted one of the women, trans
fixing him with a patronizing glance from a
good-loolxing pair of black eyes, you don't
know everything; perhaps that's the very
reason why we do it. I don't see why you
should imagine that we want to act like
men"
The gallant bachelor still gallant though
flattened out, admitted the force of the ar
gument and the danes returned to their
squabble.