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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

Key West July 24-The cruiser
Topeka arrived here yesterday morn
ing from Nipe, Santiago province, with
details of the fight Of Thursday, July
II, in which four small American war;
ships entered the bay, took three forts
and sunk a Spanish gunboat.
The Wasp, Leyden, Topeka and
Annapolis had been blockading the
coast about Nipe for week or more.
Admiral Sampson for some Time had
had his eye on the harbor, which is ten
miles long and four wide, has deep wa.
ter and will make an admirable base
for GOLFERS and warships. On Thurs.
day he issued orders to take the harbor.
The entrance is narrow and protect.
ed on the western side by small fort,
where there is a signal station, from
which it was believed mines laid across
the channel were to be operated. On
the eastern side was another small fort.
The Leyden led the way, followed
by the Wasp, Topeka and Annapolis.
As she passed through the narrow
channel entrance into the harbor two
mines were exploded near the Topeka.
One blew up a column Of water 100
yards ahead OF her and the other was
200 yards away on the port quarter.
As soon as the forts at the entrance
were in range the ships opened on them
with all guns. They replied, but their
shots were wild, and 10 minutes of
American gunnery drove the men from
the batteries. They could be seen
scampering in all directions to get out
of range. Both forts were deserted by
the time the American ships were III
the channel, and the little squadron
passed into the harbor safely.
Once in the broad bay they saw the
Spanish cruiser Jorge Juan lying of
Mangie Point, on the eastern side of
the karbor. The American ships cir
cled around the western shore, and,
when within 1000 yards range, opened
on her. She replied wildly for few
minutes, but her crew were unable to
stand the rain of shot and took to their
boats after a battle of Is minutes
duration. :.
Their ship was then settling in the
water and, seeing that she was aband
oned, each of the American vessels sen'
boats out to her. By the time they
reached her the cruiser was on the bot
tom, with only her upper works above
water. The Wasp's men got the Span
ish colors. The suuken cruiser was 3
vessel OF $50 tons and carried three
47-inch guns, two 2 s inch aud tive
small rapd-fre rifles. She was 2O3
feet long. Her whole bow was sho
away by the American fire, but wheth-
er her sinking was due to her injuries
or to scuttliug is not known.
Beyond Mangle Point is Point de Ii
Mercedes, on which are 4 small tow
and fort. Having finished with TIT
cruiser, the Topeka landed two shell
in this fort, and the shots were answer
ed by white flag. The work wa
now done, except for a search for tw
small guaboats, mounting one gu'
each, which the Cubans said were il
he harbor. The Wasp and Leyden
went in search OF them in the iulet
The Topeka left for Key West at
o'clock, and up to that time the gun
boats had not been found. Is is pro
bable that they ran up the Mayor
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

Sc far ex,Attorney General Harmon
enjoys monopoly of the fear that the
Y. S. will soon reach the emperor stage
OF existence. 1t is not a. all likely
that we shall ever find an emperor
necessary to conduct our business,
even if we do bow down occasionally to
some flat headed political boss.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29
Farm for Sale

Containing 119 acres of which 33
acres is meadow, nearly all machine
moving, slightly sloping to the south,
not stony, easily cultivated and good
soil. Good fruit, wood lot handy
and 800 sugar trees. Buildings in
good condition. Situated in the
south east scorner CT Andover. 3
miles from Simonsville and within a
mile of school. Bounded on the east
by Chester line and 6 l-2 miles from
Chester village by good even road.
This farm is owned by Mrs. Alma L..
Marshall, widow of the late Milo
Marshall, and can be bought very low
for cash. A quantity Of hay in the
barns will be sold with the place if
desired. For further information in
quire of or address,
M. A. DAVIS,
So. Londonderry, vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

az think DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is
the finest preparation on the market for
piles" So writes John G. Dunn, of
Wheeling, w. Va Try it and you will
think the same. 1t also cures eczema and
all skin diseases.
c. f. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville, g. q.
Smith, So Londonderry and f. B. Pier,
Ra Wsonyiile.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

No harm can come of adopting Ad-
miral Dawey's recommendation to
American citizens of the Chinese who
bravely fought for our flag in Manila
Bay; indeed, it would seem only right
and proper to reward these aliens who
fought beside Americans, but whether
the demagogues in Congress will take
kindly to the idea is yet to be ascer-
tanned.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

1t is little amusing and at the
same time calculated to bring out
cuss words, to read that the Spaniards
have been cut off from cable commu-
mcations with Cuba and then find IN
the same paper long telegraphic
message from Havana to Madrid.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

Miss Annie Oakley writes: Myself
and many of the Buffalo Bill Wild West
Co., have given Aliens Foot-Ease, the
powder to shake into the shoes, a most
thorough trial, and it does all if not
more than you claim" 1t instantly takes
the sting out of Corns and Bunions. AL
LENS FootEase is certain cure for hot,
aching, nervous or sweating feet. Sold
by all Druggists and Shoe Stores, 25c.
sample sent FREE. Address Allen 5.
OImsted, lie Roy, N. 7.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

President Mckinley would doubt
less be glad if every man in the U. S.
would express a positive opinion for
or against the retention of the Philip
pine Islands. Public opinion, in
this country, will play a leading part
in determining the policy that will be
adopted towards all captured pos
sessions at the close of the war.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

The returned Klondiker who saws
the 100000 he brings with him com
pensates him for the loss of both his
Ieet' last winter must be peculiarly
constituted.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

What has become of Governor
Grout, the Vermont Blanco, who
wrote letters to the President and
called the Legislature together to put
down the Spanlards /? Not a word
has been heard from him for many
weeks. Has he HE'D him to his native
land beyond the border /?
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

Algerism has again been illustrated.
When Gen. Miles, on his way to Porto
Rico, had to telegraph from cape
Haytien for launches and barges with
which to disembark his troops and with.
out doubt several days delay will occur
on this account. Alger wants to give
up his present job and go to- work in a
Michigan copper mine.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

Senator Proctor is making an effort
to get the Vermont regiment assign
ed to duty in the field. As the SEN
altar is power with this adminlstra-
ZION there is possibility that our
boys will be sent to Porto Rico.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

The Notifications at San Juan.
Porto Rico, are the strongest in the
West Indies, although not the most
extensive, and it will be no picnic to
take them. But as our soldiers have
habit of getting what they go after,
they will, of course, be taken.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

If Spain will really carry out her
latest bluff by sending Camara to at
tack our seacoast cities, she will save
us lot of trouble, and will get rid Of
the last of her warships.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

Admiral Cervera has positively de-
clined to be interviewed for publica-
ton, but that will have no effect upon
the production of fake interviews.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

4. c. Blanks, of Lewisville, Texas
writes that one box of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve was worth $50 90 to him.
1t cured his piles of ten years standing.
He advises others to try it. 1t also cures
eczema. skin diseases and obstinate sores.
C. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smi1n
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville, G. G.
smith. So. Londonderry and F. B. Pier,
Jacksonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

IN sending fleet of warships to
oulldoze little Columbia for its fail
ure to pay debt, Italy merely fol
lowed the example set by more pow.
erful nations.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

Gen. Skaters army is finding its
fight with yellow fever a more serious
affair than whipping spaniards.
fortunately the fever is Of mild
type, and up to this time the fatal.
ties have been comparatively few.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

Had the $4,000 spaniards who are
to be returned to Spain at our ex.
pense been allowed to retain their
guns it would have been difficult to
have found ship-owners to take them
home.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

When Admiral Camara left Spain
he said he would never return until the
flags of his fleet had been stepped in
Yankee blood. Poor old chappie! he
is on the list, and as soon as he can be
caught up with will have to lower his
flags to the victorious Yankees, just as
the other Spanish Amirals had to do.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

Secretary Alger is probably right
IN believing that Skaters campaign
Will be recorded as one of the most
glorious pages of our military history.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29
SIAMESE SKY SWINGS.
THE WAY IN WHICH sIAMEsE ENJOY
THEMSELVES AFTER HARVEST.

They Play Like Children, But Their Great
est Enjoyment Is the "sky swing Which
Is About Ninety Feet High and is swung
at the Rate Of a Mile q Minute.
When the harvests are gathered and
the seasons work is finished the Siam
ese become wonderfully jolly people
They have festivals, where they play
like an army of big children let out fol
romp, but they enjoy the "sky swing
best Of all. This festival swing is
gigantic structure over ninety feet
high, and its seat is nearly fifty feel
above the ground When the crowd Ia
all ready for the sport, there is blare
of trumpets, and two lightly dressed
natives climb up the side pillars to the
high cross-bar. walk nimbly out to the
swing-ropes fastened nearly 100 feel
above the ground, and then slide down
to the frail seat of the swing. Then the
fun begins. Like couple Of boys in
an ordinary back yard swing the Siam.
ese men begin to 'teeter" the swins
back and forth till 1t gets to flying at o
speed of perhaps mile minute. The
swingers work till the swing-ropes
stand out at right angles to the frame;
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29
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Send 10 cts. for trial package of the best Anti
consultation tablets in the world. DR.. Chapman
Medical Co., 1917 23d St., New York.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

The Spanish soldiers who are our
prisoners are faring much better than
hose who have not yet been captur ed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

The Rutland Herald of Friday has
this to say about the fremen's tourna-
ment held at Middlebury the day be-
fore: The crowd was large, the sun
hot, the racing stubborn, the kicking
and protests frequent and the personal
scraps occasional. No heads were brok-
en- and no hose record made. The
judges saved their bacon by declaring
honors even in the hose contest among
the companies, and upon the whole
there was no fire set yesterday in the
bosoms of the contestants and spectators
that could not be quencbed by hose
cart and hydrant.
The crowd, which numbered abou,
1000, was very disorderly and several
times rushed on the track 50 as to ser.
iously hinder the races. AT one time
parties came to blows on the track in
front of the grandstand. The races,
which were late in starting, were con.
tinually delayed by the lack of prompt.
ness of the teams in getting ready.
The poor condition of the track, to-
gether with the slight grade, made the
running hard and the time slow. A
member of the Volunteers of Vergen
mes was so exhausted that be had to be
worked over for quarter of an hour
before he could walk from the track.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29
SITTER John. Editor.

Copies of this paper caa be obtained
the ''t"ii'n V'ytfD1Rs, EHiot
Sect, Brottleboro.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

of piles by using DeWitts Witch Hazel
Salve. 1t heals promptly aud cures &C.
zema aud all skin diseases. 1t gives i'm
mediate relief.
c. E. Bacon, Londonderry, +. &. Smith
jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville, G. G..
Smith, So. Londonderry and F. b. Pier
Rawsonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29
FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 49, 1898

river.
( According to the Cubans the harbor
forts were garrisoned by 500 soldiers.
Our loss was nothing. How many
Spaniards were killed is not known.
On the way to Key West the Tope
ka passed the Puritan, Terror, Cincin-
natl and Montgomery. These vessels
signaled that they were going to Nipe.
After the fight it was found that the
channel was well sown with mines.
The Wasp and Leyden are now at
work taking them up to allow Of the
entrance of the other vessels without
danger.
While about the Jorge Juan the
American jackies dived to the cabin
and brought up number of souvenirs
Que was board on which was printed
the motto, "Be brave aud you will gel
back to Spain"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

Boston's latest is fine innovation.
1t is nothing less than putting swim
ming in the public school curriculum.
All the public school pupils are to be
taught to swim without charge, the
city furnishing bathing suits. Twenty
six expert swimmers have been en-
gagged as instructors, headed by the
champion swimmer Of the country.
This is piece Of practical education
that every city might well hasten to
adopt. 1t would cost no more than
some of the wood carving and psper-
cutting courses that now take up the
time Of the pupils.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29
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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

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sent, sl,lo where sent in Single Wrap
pers. Address
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So. Londonderry, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

John Kendrick Bangs contributes an
exceedingly humorous story to the
August Ladies Home Journal. He
calls it "The Adventures Of an Organ"
and has made the organ vcrltable
white elephant-a very funny elephant
indeed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29

The Bennington Republican County
convention was held at Arlington the
2lst. Organization was effected by
the election of f. G. Archibald of
Manchester for president and f. S.
Pratt Of Bennington for secretary.
The attendance of delegates was large
and business was transacted without
friction. A feature of the occasion was
ringing speech by Gen. Mccullough
of North Bennington. Nominations
were made as follows: Senators, Rob
ert l. Batchelder of Peru aud John
G. Mccullough of North Bennington
associate judges, Henry 0. Burt of
Sunderland and Daniel I. Bates of
Pownal; states attorney, Edward l..
Bates Of Bennington; sheriff, Henry S.
Wilson of Arlington; high baliff, Nor
man Mattison of Salisbury; Judges Of
probate, w. B. Edgerton of Manches.
ter and John V. Carney of Bennington;
county commissioner, Horace r. Bot.
tum of Salisbury.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-07-29
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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-11

recommendation that the language be
changed This was done in the house
on February 56th, according to the
House Journal, and if Senator Gunder-
son of Clay county is to be believed, the
bill died in the senate on the last night
of the session through his future to call
iG up The vile attempts Of the gold
bug press to place the blame upon
Governor Lee,- is all done for political
bnncombe, and when the truth is
known about the matter, the people
will have less faith than ever in a press
that will knowingly lie for the purpose
of smirching the reputation of
political opponent. Governor Lee is
the largest raiser Of hogs in the state,
and is probably more interested than
two thirds of the men in the state in a
good law for the suppression Of the hog
disease. Those one.horse editors are
surely hard up for political thunder
when they make such breaks as this
They had better be doing penance for
their late political leaders Taylor
Sheldon, Ruth, Kellam, Crawford, Hip
pie, anderson, etc, and get them
groomed up in shape to spring upon the
people at their next convention -Davir
Globe.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-11

There is very malicious article going
the rounds Of the gold bug press Of this
state, and especially in this part of the
state, to the effect that Governor Lee
was responsible for the non-passage of
the hog cholera bill before the last le-
gislature, when the fact of the matter
is, the carelessness of Republican
member Of the senate is responsible for
the killing of that bill. We have notic-
ed that falsehood in papers that we had
always given credit for having a little
honor, at least sufficient to prevent
them from publishing what they knew
to be false The Globe has taken some
pains to look up the history of that hog
cholera bill, and finds that the bill
originally came to the governor and
was referred to attorney general, who
referred it back to the governor with
the recommendation that the language
was misleading in one section and ille
gal. The governor therefore, returned
the bill to the legislature with the
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-11

Maybe, but hold on now, sir, what
will you do with the greenbacks? They
will draw out your gold faster than it
comes in.
mot so bad, Tommy, there is gold
enough now to cover about one half of
them, besides, we are under no obliga-
tions to redeem otherwise than in coin,
so we have silver enough for the bal
ance; and right here, Tommy, I will
fall in with banker Gage, I would re-
deem the greenbacks as fast as offered
and not have them reissued
What, sir! You will contract the
currency?'
mo, I guess not, think I should
rather increase the currency; but l
have not the time to stay longer, Tom
my, if you will come around next week,
l will present my hicks on that point
Very we'll, I must be gone myself. !
will see you next week, SO good bye on
a good gainseen. "
Mr. HAYSEED.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-11
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
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Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Erup.
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perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by I.
M. Helmey & Co.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-11
CANTON TOWNSHIP ON A union,


That hold the Peoples
Ion and lcomeo
with and out its principles will
up parties
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-11
Real Estate Loans

At lowest rates Enquire Of L. H. LAR
SEN. Cashier Canton State Bank, c6tf.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-03-11
Lincoln, Delaware and Brooklyn Town.
ships Have a Big Silver
Conference.

Republicans gathered Lnco
published
resolutions
the the silver Brooklyn Lco
townships
noticeable. The following resolutions adopted:
the people today
necessity
lining the side the opposition
party and be further
Resolved That unite
this state, county and township; and be it further
Resolved That select central committee from
township heartily recommend the reform
township member
Resolved
money the constitution
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-04-16
Mortgage sale. 7.

Default has been made in the conditions of n
certain mortgage cont aiming n piiwer of sale,
dated tho goth day OF Muy, 1887. and recorded in
the Office OF the Register of Dseds iu and for
day OF May, 1907. at o'clock a. n. in book 81
of Mortgages tn page la0, whereby Petcr Paul.
son and his wife, Mette Panlson, mortgngnrs
mortgnged to Jnn. w. Newell. innrtgt.sec the
following described real estate, sita9ttd in the
County Of Drule, State OF Sosth Duknta, t3-wIt;
III The = North East I quarter .f Sectl9n six
rixtY. seven 90 West 9Th, p. NJ. Confirming
One hundred sixty acres.
Said default consists in the non payment of the
interest OF the debt secured by said mortgage
and in the ION payment of tHXpa assessed en-
said mortgascd premises at tho time the sIlne
became due. whereby the pnrer Of sale in said
no action or. piocaeding of law Inns baen COM
menced to recuy.r the debt secured by s;ia
mortgage, or my part thereof. And thero is
claimed to be duo upon snid mortgage mt the
date l.ereof the snw of tHo hundred seventy
Dollars end fifty eight cents (s21o,5s,. principal
lars and severity four cents tS10.7p for taxrs
necessarily paid by the MOI trngte IN faid
morigaged promises. including ibtarost thereon
and Ten Dollars SO Oo}uttorney 8 fees provided
BY Inv in case of foreclosure.
NOTICE. the, ,efora. is hereby given TIM. said
mortgage will DO f1rcclnsed by II sale Gf tia
raid mortgare prenl;se ut auction at t..e front
door of the, Court House III the City Of El,unl
herlaln. County of Brnlr, State ef Sout,, Dukota,
on "a It]RDAY, the 2sth day of May. 1893, at ten
o'clcnk in the ionrpoon Of that day, to satisfy
the mortgage debt hcreir. ard the cost Of fore
closure, according TO the statltes III such, case
made and provided.
Dnted this 10th day OF March. 1898.
y b. Long, Jao W. Eewoll rs
Attorney for Mortsasee MUrtsngce.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-04-16
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