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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13
why Judge Read for Congress,

Judge l.. M. Read or Gen. W. W..
Grout? This is subject that should
interest every republican voter in the
second congressional district. The
withdrawal of Hon. Frank Plumley
leaves clear field and the friends of
the two remaining candidates have in.
augurated vigorous campaign.
Those who favor life tenure office re-
gardless Of past record or present
qualification or future prospects will
doubtless continue to vote for Gen.
Grout; those who honor brains and
respect merit, and believe that only
genius, or to say the least superior a
bility, is entitled to the continued ia
vor of any should rally to the enthu-
siastic support of Judge Read. Gen.
Grout has represented this district in
congress for IA years, several years
more than his record warrants. 1t
was stated by the generals friends at
the last election that it was for that
once only, and now the same argu.
ment is heard again. Thoughtful
citizens begin TO consider this the
argument of convenience. Will they
longer sacrifice public interests to
bolster the political ambitions of one
who has already Jared beyond his de.
serts? Gen. CIRCUITS friends are say
ing, let us give him one more election
this is probably the last time he vii
ever ask for the office. This is thu
same old argument and belongs t.
the class always characterized by sus
picious remarks. Waiting for funer
ais is an uncertain occupation.
Judge Read is candidate for con
gross this year and not next year OF
two years hence; his friends are un
willing to consent to act as bearers
before voting for a successor to Gen
Grout. The judges friends say h
will have the solid support of Wind
ham county, large majority of tn
delegates from Windsor county ant
good delegations from Washington
and the other counties of the district
They feel greatly encouraged owe
the outlook and believe that hi
chances of securing the nomination
are growing better every day.
Windham county will be hear
. from at the next district convention
Bellows Falls Times.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13
Patriotic Irishmen.

An IRISH brigade of three fully re-
cruited regiments will be offered to
the president this week. The chief
executive will be asked to appoint as
the briga1ier general an Irish officer
from the regular army.
The regiments are stationed in
Chicago, Boston and New York, and
concerted action has been effected
through letters and kilograms among
their commanders with favorable ac-
ton at Washington. The brigade
will consist of the Clan. ma Gael guards
of Chicago, the Hlbernian Rifles Of
Boston and the Irish American Mill
tary union of New York.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

Their ship and shore guns were max
ing things hot for us. The piercing
scream of shot was varied often by
the bursting Of time fuse shells, frag-
ments of which would lash the water
like shrapnel or cut our hull aud rig.
ging. One large shell that was COM
ing straight at the Olympia's forward
bridge fortunately fell within less
than 100 feet away. One fragment
cut the rigging exactly over the heads
of Lamberton Rees and myself. An
other struck the bridge gratings in
! line with it. A third passed just I'M
der Commodore Dewey and gouged
hole in the deck. Incidents like
these were plentiful.
Our men naturally chafed at being
exposed without returning fire from
all our guns, but. laughed at danger
and chatted good humoredly. A few
nervous fellows could not help dodg
ing mechanically when shells would
burst right over them or close aboard,
or would strike the water and pass
overhead, with the peculiar sputter-
ing roar made by a trembling rifled
projectile.
Still the flagship steered for the
center of the Spanish line, and, as
our other ships were astern, the
Olympia received most of the Span
iaids' attention.
Owing to our deep draught Com
modore Dewey felt constrained tc
change his course at distance OF
1000 yards and run parallel to the
Spanish column.
"Open with all guns" he said, and
the ship brought her port broadaidt
bearing. The roar of all the flag
ships fve.inch rapid frers was 70.
lowed by deep diapason Of her after
turret eight inchers Soon our Other
vessels were equally hard at Work
and we could see that our shells were
making Cavite harbor hotter for The
Spaniards than they had made the APP
preach for us.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

Signal was made to the Petrol to de-
stroy all the vessels in the inner harbor,
and Lieut.. Hughes, with an armed
boats crew, set fire to the Don Juan
de Austria, Marquis Duero, the lsla de
Cuba and the Correo. The large trans
port Manila and many tugboats and
small craft fell into our hands.
Capture or destroy Spanish squad
ron," were Dewey's orders. Never
were Instructions more efectually car
ried out. Within seven hours aft?r ar
irving on the scene of action nothing
remained to be done.
Gen Miles says that within five
days 5000 men will be ready to EN-
bark at San Francisco for the Philip
pines. Possibly 10000 will be ready.
He adds that all the transports requir-
ed are ready, aud that the City OF Pc
king, which arrived Sunday, will be
loaded with arms, amnunliom aud hos.
pital stores and sail at once.
zone Minute Cough Cure is the best
preparation have ever sold or used and
! | can't say too much in its praise. L.
| NJ. Kennon. Merchant, Odell, Ga.
C. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith
! Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bonneville, u. G.,
Smith, SO. Londonderry and F. B. Pier
| Raw Sonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

Gen. Stewart l.. Woodford, United
States minister to Spain, arrived in
Washington from New York Sunday
shortly before 9 o'clock. He went al
most directly to the White house
where he was given most cordial re
ception by the president. He remained
in conference with the president until a
late hour, the entire Hispano.Amerc
situation being Informally discussed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

Protected by their shore batteries
aud made safe from close attack by
shallow water, the Spaniards were in
strong position. They put up a gall
liant fight
The Spanish ships were sailing back
and fourth behind the Castillo, and
their fire, too, was hot.
One shot struck the Baltimore and
passed clean through hsr, fortunately
hitting no one. Another ripped up her
main deck disabled a six inch gun and
exploded box of three FOUNDER am
munition, wounding eight men. The
Olympia was struck abreast the gun in
the wardroom by she'll which burst
outside, doing little damage.
The signal halyards were cut from
Lient. Brumby's hand on the after
bridge. A shell entered the Boston's
porl quarter and burst III Ensign bod
ridges staieroom, stating a hot fire,
and fire was also caused by shell
which burst in the port hammock net
ting, Both these fires were quickly
put out. Another shell passed through
the Boston's foremast just in front Of
Capt. Wildes, on the bridge.
After having made four runs along
the Spanish line, fl ding the chart in
correct, Lieut.. Calkins, the Olympia
navigator, told the commodore he be
leved he could take the ship nearer
the, enemy, with lead going to watch
the depth Of water. The flagship start
ed over the course for the fifth time,
running within 5000 yards of the Span
ish vessels.
At this range even six-pounders
were effective, and the storm of shells
poured upon the unfortunate Spanish
began 10 show marked results.
Three of the enemy's vessels we're
seen burning and their fire slackered.
On finishing this run Commodore
Dewey decided to give the men break
fast, as they had been at the guns two
hours with only one cup of c'ffee 10
sustain them. Action ceased temper
arily at 7:35 o'clock, the other ships
passing the flagship and the men cheer
ing Justify.
Our ships remained beyond range OF
the enemy's guns until 1850 o'clock,
when the signal for close action ain
went up. The Baltimore had tie
S. NJ. Geary, Pierson, Mich, writes: =
"DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is curing
more piles here today than all other rem
edes combined. 1t cures eczema and all
other skin diseases
C. E. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondvlle. G. G.
Smith, So. Londonderry and F. B. Pier,
Jacksonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

Mrs. Mary (Howe) LAWN, the no.
ted Brattleboro singer, is winning much
favor in Europe. AT a recent appear.
ence at Wiesbaden the German EN-.
peror was present and was so pleased
that he sought personal interview
with the fair singer and complimented
her highly.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

The Washington Post man and 9th.
ers of his kind are trying to paragraph
Mr.. John Wanamaker into the war,
Just because his offer to pay the price
Of equipping a regiment for colonePs
commission was not accepted by the
powers that be. Mr.. w. isn't the on
ly man who guages his patriotism with
a commission.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

To the silver Senators: One thing
at time, gentlemen. The country
wants the war fought to close, and it
wants you to help. 1t must be clear to
you that no aid can possibly be render
ed by financial debate in the Senate
at this time.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

Late to bed and early to rise, prepares
man for his home in the skies. Early
to bed and Little Early Riser, the pill
that makes life longer and better and
wiser.
c. f. Bacon, Londonderry, F. E.
Smith, Jamaica and Jonas Hill Bond
vile, G. G. Smith, So. Londonderry and
F. B. Pier, Jacksonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13
CIynn's Combination Store.
This Week Sell

10 Cakes Fairbanks Dandy Soap, 25c, con-
tains no rosn.
3 cans Peas Csc, cans Squash 25c, Pumpkin
1Oc can, Salmon DC can.
Nice California Hams 8 l-2c a lib.
Our Grass Seeds are Clean and
free from foul seeds. Come in
and see them growing.
Prices are very low.
New Line Hats and Caps, Mems
Pants, Suits and Spring Over
coats.
Seen Those White Shirts with
Fancy Bosoms at soc!
'76 Castleton Flows are the
Best. We have them.
WALTER B. GLYNN.
Saxtons River, W.T.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

Gen. Weyler talks very plainly to
the Spanish about the necessity of TAX
ing the offensive vigorously, but we
haven't heard of his making a start to-
wards the fighting.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

AT hearing before Judge Wheeler
last week in the Central Vermont re-
ownership matter it was ordered that
the preferred claims against the New
London system, including the narrow
gauge, be paid within Is days.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

The large number Of men willing to
60 to the front on horseback, wearing
conspicuous uniforms, indicates con-
tempt for the skill of Spanish sharp
shooters.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

No prouder sailors wear the blue
than those of the Olympia, Boston,
Baltimore, Raleigh, Concord, and Pc
trel, which compose our victorious
Asiatlc squadron.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

That little affair off Manila, in which
Spanish fleet was destroyed without
the loss of an American ship or man, is
the only sort Of victory the Spanish
need expect in this war.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

We don't believe that Spain will
ever send her warships near enough to
our cost to lombard an American city,
and we know that if she does, she will
never see those warships again.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

1t isn't only in fighting that our ma
val officers have made an enviable re.
cord. Their work in preparing guns
and ammunition to fight has aroused
the admiration of the civilized world
by its thoroughness and promptness.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

Train robbers took advantage Of
everybody's attention being given to
the war news to hold-up Southern
Pacific train, in Texas, and walk of
with $4,000.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

The Woman's club of Evanston, H.,
has raised nearly $4,000 for the Char
ity hospital of that place, and new
hospital building will soon be opened
free from debt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

The Mothers Congress, which has
just held session at Washington, wise
ly refrained from telling our soldiers
and sailors how to conduct the war.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

Now that China has liquidated its
old debt to Japan, its example should
be followed by some individuals, who
might be named.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

Some of the applicants for the volun.
teer commissions would like to see the
war continued indefnitely-if they gel
what they are after.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

The first death in the volunteer army
was the result of some didn't-know.it-
was-loaded skylarking with an old re-
volver. 1t occurred at Amsterdam, N.
"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

Commodore Dewey will doubtless be
referred to by the Spanish. survivors Of
the glorious American naval victory off
Manila as "CycloDe Deem"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

1t is not the unexpected that hap
pens when any portion of our navy
takes part in fight; we expect them to
win, and they always do it.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

Although it isn't in the fashion
books we notice that the most fashiona-
BILE colors this spring are red, white
and blue.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., whose
marriage to Miss Wilson came so near
to killing his father, is happy daddy.
The kid is boy.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

If any European power wishes to
tell us when we have whipped Spain
enough, let it do so with guns.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

A Washington man has started out
to prove that Shakespeare could not
write. He may end by being quarter.
ed in an insane asylum.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

The Omaha exposition, which opens
next month, will have to get along
without Spanish exhibit.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13

The gunners of the Asiatic squadron
evidently remembered the Maine with
every shot they fred,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13
Sitter John. Editor.

Copies of this paper caa be obtained
ne Brattleboro NeWs rooms, EWi OF
Sect, BrahlebOr0.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13
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sent. Sl.l0 where sent in Single Wrap
pers. Address
The Sitter,
So. Londonderry, Vt.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-05-13
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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-06-30

off his head, and despite the onlookers
stars and stripes as ever came from an
American throat. AS the writer reach
ed him, he turned about and with tears
rolling down his cheeks, said, Il
did not know that the sight OF any
thing could touch me- like that" And
then he cheered again.
This Is just by way Of evidence that
the average person who looks at, waves
and carries the American flag has real
ly no idea of the place in his heart
that 1t holds. If anything were ever
a thing of beauty and Joy forever, it
is the flag of the United States. Thous-
ands of people say that it does not
protect them when away from home.
1t has been said in mass meetings
that it was no longer the flag OF the
free. And yet there is not one OF those
who make the remarks referred to who
would not fight in minute for that
same flag if any one beside an Ameri-
can citizen spoke against it.
A singular fact concerning the Amer
lean flag and the people over whom it
floats is that with all reverence for it
they are dreadfully irreverent with it.
The flag is something to be cheered
and saluted and honored in every way,
but when it is worn out it is cast aside
and a new one substituted. Nobody
knows and nobody cares where the
worn out ones 60 to. Sufficient to the
day is the fact that they have served
their purpose.
This by no means refers to the bat
tie flags. No, indeed. IL there are
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-06-30
COULD SCARCELY RAISE HIS HAND.
Yet took care of seventy head of stock.
The farmer who found a friend.

Serious results often follow a strain,
especially when 1t affects the back, and
few people are so liable to strain as those
who are lifting heavy loads of various
ki=ds, from day to day. The teamster
rarely ever overtaxes his strength. Fa-
miliarHy with the class of wares he
handles, enables him to entirely gage the
load he lifts so as not to put an excessive
burden on himself. But with the farmer
1t is different. He is lifting loads of such
varying weights and under such varying
conditions that he is very liable to lift a
little too much some day, with injurious
results. Many serious affections OF the
great organs of the body originate In
strain. II was so in the case of II. z. W.
Bentley, of Towner, North Dakota, A
strain resulted in serious trouble with the
liver. How he recovered and was enabled
20 feed seventy head of stock during the
winter, let him tell himself:
"About year ago, I sustained an injury
In my back and shoulders by lifting a
heavy weight After a time, liver trouble
came on, which weakened me that l
could scarcely lift my hand to my head:
while in this condition, began the use OF
DR.. ]. c. Ayers Pills, and finding almost
immediate benefit, continued until was
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-06-30

cured OF my complaint, so that was able
to take care of seventy head of stock all
through the winter, which shows that the
cure was not temporary but permanent"
H. X. w. BENTLEY, Towner, N. ID
The action of DIR. Ayers Pills on the
liver makes them invaluable for those
living in malarial climates. c. +. Aston.
Quitman, Texas, writes:
al have found in DR., ]. c. Ayers Pills an
invaluable remedy for constipation, bill
iousness, and kindred disorders, peculiar
to miasmatic localities. Taken in small
and frequent doses, these pills act well on
the liver, aiding il in throwing off malarial
poisons, and restoring its natural powers
/ could not dispense with the use of Dr..
Ayers Pills."-C. Il. ALs1oN, Quitman, Tex.
DR.. Ayers Pills are a specific for all dis
eases OF the liver, stomach, and bowels,
they promote digestion, cure constipa-
ton and it's consequences, and promote
the general health of the entire system.
They should always be used with DR.. J. {.
Ayers Sarsaparilla when a Cathartic Is
required. More about the pills in DR..
Ayers Curebook, Sent free. Address the
]. c. Aver Co., Lowell, Mass.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-06-30

lightful than the dew OF patriotism that
really springs from the heart Of the
American citizen, whether he be old
and hard featured or in the flush Of
youth.
When we wake up on a Fourth of
July morning, those Of us who have
passed beyond the delightful time Of
4 a. m. and firecrackers, we are often
disposed to make sundry and pointed
remarks about the noise that We hear.
But when we gather ourselves together
and get to the window and look out;
when we see on the nearest Flagstaff
the stars and stripes, brilliant and
beautiful as the debutante in the first
flush of social success, we forget about
the noise. We only remember that we
are citizens Of the greatest republic the
world ever knew, and we know that
any disturbance we may hear is in
honor of that flag which is floating
above us. We are proud Of it.
And then, as the day grows apa,~
and all that il means is borne in upon
us, the words of genius come back to
us and we say 10 ourselves that nature
herself shows us that the United States
will never be sundered. France has
the lily. England has the rose, Scotland
has the thistle. Ireland has the sham
rock All these have their day and
pass from earth, but the stars shine on
forever.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-06-30

Il
only three inches of red, white and
blue, and a single star remaining at
tached to the staff Of such banner,
the people think infinitely more OF IL
than they would of the finest thirty
foot flag that was ever made. Inc
poor old rent and tattered banners all
have a meaning. There is history,
tragedy. romance and sometimes hu-
NOR among the memories of the dear
old relics. Let any one who doupts
that pay a visit to the state house at
Hartford, Conn, that staid old town
where it used to be against the law TOT
a man to kiss his wife on Sunday
Hard featured old farmers come In
and view the cases where the hags are
located and presently, IL one cares 10
watch, there will be distinct evidences
Of moisture and the dew on the grass
of June morning was never more de-
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-06-30
Proposed Alliance with England.

If the United States and England
should form an alliance there would
be but little chance for enemies TO
overcome us. When men and women
keep up their health with Hostetters
Stomach Bitters, there is little chance
of attacks from disease, as it steadies
the nerves and increases the appetite.
Try IL
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-06-30
AN OPEN LETTER TO MOTHERS.

We are asserting in the courts our right TO the
exclusive use of the word "CASTORlA" and
PITCHERS CASTORIA," as our Trade Marx
], DR.. Samuel Pitcher. OF Hyannis, Massa-
chusetts, was the originator OF PITCHERS
CASTORIA." the same that has borne and does
now bear the fac-simile signature of CHAS. H.
FLETCHER on every wrapper This is the
original PITCHERS CASTORIA" which has
been used in the homes OF The mothers Of
America for over thirty years. Look carefully
at the wrapper and see that it is 1.-The kind you
have always bought" and has the signature Of
CHAS. II. FLETCHER on the Wrapper. No
one has authority from me to use my name es-
cept The Centaur Company Of which Cbas IL
Fletcher is President
March 8, 1897. SAMUEL PITCHER. M. D..
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-06-30

The hands that grasped the battle
flags in the days which tried mems
souls" and the hands that, with the
pen, have glorified banner and hero,
have also been the hands Of patriots
patriots with hearts full of love for
liberty, not for conquest; for country,
not self
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-06-30

OF course you remember the days of
your youth,
You feign would recall them again;
But why dwell with sorrow on them
now, forsooth?
Forget them. Remember the Maine.
Philadelphia North American.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-06-30
BTipllt.

Willie.
Wee Willie-Oo learned me to talk.
mamma, an no 90 say be twiet.--COur-
Ter.