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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22

1t is war unless Spain squarely
backs down. Mondays session OF
Congress lasted until 2:35 Tuesday
morning. Before adjournment both
houses agreed upon the Senate reso-
lutions with the exceptions of the one
recognizing the Cuban government
which was changed to read, "That
the people of the island of Cuba are
aud of fright ought to be, free and in
dependent" With this change the
resolutions, sanctioned by both
Houses, are as follows:
Whereas, The abhorrent conditions
which have existed for more than three
wears in the island of Cuba, so near
our own borders, have shocked the
moral sense of the people of the United
States, have been a disgrace 10 Chris.
tan civilization, eliminating, as they
have, in the destruction OF United
States battleship, with 266 OF its Off
GERS and crew, while on friendly visit
in the harbor of Havana, and cannot
longer be endured, as has been set
forth by the president of the United
States in his message to Congress OF
April II, 1898, upon which the action
of Congress was invited; therefore
Resolved by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States
of America in Congress assembled
First-That the people of the isla' d
of Cuba are, and of right ought to be,
free and independent, and that the gov
ernmept of the United States heIeby
recognizes the republic of Cuba as the
true and lawful government Of that is
land.
Second-That it is the duty OF the
United States to demand, and the gov
eminent of the United States does here
by demand, that the government o.
Spain at once relinquish its authority
and government in the island of Cubs
and withdraw its land and naval forces
from Cuba and Cuban waters.
Third-That the president of the
United States be, and he hereby is
directed and empowered to use the en-
tire land and naval forces of the United
States, and to call into the actual ser
vice of the United States the militia o.
the several states to such extent as may
be necessary to carry these resolutions
into effect.
Fourth-That the United States
hereby disclaims any disposition or in
tention to exercise sovereignty, juris
diction, or control over said island, ex
cept for the pacification thereof; and as
serts its determination, when that is ac
complsbed, to leave the government
and control of the island to its people.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22

The start of two of the vessels pur-
chased in England-the cruiser Tope
ka, and the torpedo boat Somers-was
inauspicious, as both had to return on
account of the heavy sea and leak
sprung by one of them.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22

the ships to look after the distrihu-
ton. Probably Miss Barton will
join the first ship at Key West
Chairman Stephen E. Barton of the
central Cuban relief committee was
at the state department today He
returned to New Tork tonight.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22

Gen. Fitz Lee and Hon. William
J. Bryan were both in Washington at
the same time; the first under orders to
report to the President, and the latter
to attend the Jefferson birthday ban
quet. Some expect these men to be
rivals ere long. We shall see.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22
Arhor Day Proclamation.

To encourage respected public Gus
tom, l do appoint Friday, the 29th
day of April next, A.bor Day. Let
the day be horne in mind, not forget
ting to contribute something to the
beautiful of our State. Many local..
ty already testifes to the desirability OF
Arbor Day observance, which so ac-
ceptably engages our better thoughts
and more deeply interests in the study
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22

0. M. Barber is said to be candi'
date for auditor. Barber was frs
lieutenant to Mccullough andif he gets
this Office it will be sort OF olive
branch to that contingent, as well as a
proper recognition Of an able man
active republican.-Randolph Herald.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22

President Mckinley displayed wis
dom in quoting freely from Andrew
jackson, and Gen. Grant, neither of
whom could be charged with ever
Sinking a fight or responsibility.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22
FRIDAY MORNING, APR. %, 1898

If Spain doesn't wish that armed in.
tervention to extend to her other colon
les in the Atlantic, she should better
hurry up and get out of Cuba before
the shooting begins.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22
Holland Boat Tried.

land submarine torpedo boat made
run under water yerterday afternoon
from Old Orchard light, in the lower
bay, to East Point buoy, a distance of
more than mile and half.
There was not sign on the surface
of the water from the moment she went
down till she came up black speck in
the distance to show her whereabouts
to the anxious watchers on the TUG |
Lindermann a Certified s.II
craft in the bay
This trial W, 1ue o. yela Gdiayi
ment runs whic Ae a Naasee
in preparation ~ Zoe oyaroneni tee'
next Wednesda TIE baRt ie't PEG
wharf at 10 o'c las enc vas 1ai seariy
all day.
There was boz { nesYy ssa, e IN
Thursday, aud Mr.. Holland was much
hampered in his maneuvers by scores
OF saliing vessels that conYegatea from
every dlrecuon, making a circle around
the boat ana Inc accompanying tug
Ills Gays work, nevertheless, was sue
cessfui.
his chief OBJECT was TO fest the nm
IKE Pro)ecnon al the rear OF DIS crai'
known as the drag, an apparatus at
tached 10 'ne rudoer oy means oi WIN ch
the boat can De maze automanca'ly 10
Keep her direction when running on
Tue suriace' MS was iounu ~ "ork
admlrapiy'
Inc dlv'ng was done IN the lower
nay In slght OF Sandy Hook and the
NaVeslhk highlands. there were sew
eral short dives, which were watched
with languld interest by the party on
Inc Jug VINO had become accustomed 10
all the ordinary maneuvess OF the craft.
suddenly the boat went down. oppo
site Old Orchard light, tor her long
run. The persons ON the tug watched,
expecting to see her come up again al
usual IN few seconds. Several MIN
utes we"t ny and there was no sign O
her. A small sloop, which had ven
tured nearer than the other boats, was
standing Oft and ON right over hel
track.
) "By Jove, exclaimed Mr.. Morris
".he'd better get out of the way
There's no telling where that boat vii
come up"
The captain OF the tug instantly
sounded the danger signal and tn
sloop hnrTledly put about There wa
a seurrying OF small craft IN every al
recilon, and presently the Holland ant
the L'ndermann had that part OF tn
bay all to themselves. s
. The submarine boat DID not reappeal
{ however Glasses were ievelea any
: lously about the spot where she ma
: gone down, but there was not a sign 0
the face OF the waters not bubble
5 not a streak OF foam to show where tn
|, craft might me. Inc lug followe
cautiously Inc general d'reel'on
: when tne BOAT had oeen sall'hg' p'
) aafed not venture very near
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22

The farmer, the mechanic and the BIZ
cycle rider are liable to unexpected cuts
and bruises. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
is the best thing to keep on hand 1t
heals quickly, and is well known cure
for piles.
C. +. Bacon, Londonderry, F. f. Smith
Jamaica, Jonas Hill, Bondville. G. G.
Smith, SO. Londonderry and F. B. Pier.
Raw sonville.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22
THE LONDONDERRY SITTER.

mitted in writing the president had to
omit it from The message. This is the
explanation semi.ofiicially made of the
presidents position.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22

DemoreNs Family S although
and fashions each month;
valuable 1t
highest grade Family Magazine
World furnishes thoughts
n
making
illustrated monhie
Magazine Fashion Of
that contained other publication
tina yfor land
wrapping
will
Xmas Number with its beautiful panel supplement-
DEMoRESTS PUBLISHING CO., Fifth Ave. New York City,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22

der it a present pleausre and future
value.
Art, song, and science, dwell among
the trees, the bills, and the mountains;
and let our students employ the day in
identifying their natural home.
Given under my hand and the State
Seal, in the Executive Chamber at
Derby, this 10th day of April, in the
year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and ninety eight, aud OF the
independence Of the United States the
one hundred and twenty second, and OF
the independence of this State the one
hundred and twenty-frst
JOSIAH CIRCUIT.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22
for Iseeoncentrsdoa.

Washington, April l7,-The CEN
trail Cuban relief committee of New
York will load an American steam
ship with supplies for the Cuban re-
concentrates immediately and dis
patch her to Key West for orders.
She will be followed as soon as pos
sible by second ship. Both will
sail under the Red Cross flag and be
in charge Of Red Cross agents. 1t
is hoped that the way will be clear
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22

Uncle Sam to Spain: '1've got e.
nough; you must get off the earth on
this hemisphere,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22

call to arms before the middle of the
week.
The government has received assur.
ances from multitude of sources all
ever the country that the response to
such proclamation would be, if neces-
sary, not less than 100000 men.
The bill will authorize the enlistment
of troops to the maximum number OF
400, 600 il the measure is introduced in
its present form. 1t was roughly draft.
ed in war department Saturday, and
was perfected Sunday under the ad
vice of the Judge advocate general:
office. 1t will he introduced in thu
House as a substitute for the Handy
bill, introduced last week, and is strict
ly an official measure of the war de
parlment. 1t designates the troops au
rhorized by the bill as the "provisiona
army"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22
HOW TO MAKE MONEY +!

If you are out of employment and want
position, paying you from $50 to 500 month
ly clear above expenses by working regularly
or, if you want 10 increase you; present in
come from 5000 to $500 yearly, by working
at odd times, write the GLOBE CO.. 723
Chestnut St, Phila, Pa, stating age. wheth-
er married or single, last or present employ
ment. and you can secure a position with
them by which you can make more money
easier and faster than you ever made before
in your life.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22
CALIFORNIA
EXCURSIONS
Quickest Time. Lowest Rates.

The Union Pacific Railway is the
only line running Daily Tourist Car
Excursions from Chicago to Colora-
do-California Portland. Ore. and
Alaska points. Special rates To
klondyke In addition to this ser.
>icPon Quoted Excur-
sion leaves Boston every Wednes
day at 3 p. m via Boston & Albany
r. r arriving at San Francisco the
following Monday at 9:45 q. m,
eleven hours ahead of all competitors,
Los A ngeles % m Tuesday.
Excursion managers accompanies
parties through from Boston to Los
Angeles, thus making it the only
ronte for Ladies and children tlavel
ing alone. For rates aud illustrated
matter address,
JAMES S. SMITH, I. p Agent,
Union Pacific Railway, ) State st ;,
Boston, Mass.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22

There's one thing that is irrevoca-
bly, settled by the horrible consular
reports from Cuba, and that is that
Weyler was about as big monster
as was ever given little brief au-
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22

This Week Sell
10 Cakes Fairbanks Dandy Soap, 25c, con-
tains no rosin.
3 cans Peas 25c, 2 cans Squash 25c, Pumpkin
lOc can. Salmon &c can.
Nice California Hams 8 i-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 Plows are the
Best. We have them.
WALTER B. GLYNN.
Saxtons River, Vt,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22

1t is the confident expectation of the
president and the secretary of war that
before the end of the present week the
government will have the material
promise Of land forces aggregating at
least 100000 men for the o, cupation
of the island of Cuba and the defense
Of the eastern and southern seaboard.
Within short time thereafter an army
of that size will probably be actually
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1898-04-22

sp3t 4ae pses
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-26

A. f. Roppleye are appointed to con-
tinue IN the opening of the Lceward
group. President Miller. r.. l.. Crcpper
and +. Il. Yeates me expected to leave
for the Nustrai group this month.
Osborne Wiltsoe will keep vigil alone
on Tahiti and Morea until ,he a"r.val
OF new Elders from AmetIca.
We Elders at Tahiti spent OR Christ
mus In Fhutau1 canyon above Papcete.
by dint of much perseverance, we SUE
ceeded In getting soaked IN n trOpic
shower, plastered with mud. and SEINE
of us ducked in the river in an attempt
TO cross on stones. We arrived at homI
Mt dusk worn and faint. y glorious
Christmas!
Every Mormon Elder who has
labored on Tahiti of late years knows
fun well the bamboo hut of Elder
Tamaiti at Pirae. 1t was at this
familiar spot and at his familiar board
"a banana leaf and in his own rude
way that Tamniti entertained us OH
New Years day.
l. Il, WILEY.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-26
Letter from Denmark.
Hjofing, Denmark,
Feb. ., lS9'


To the Editor:
Some time ago It was decided as con-
venient by all concerned to change from
the old branch office to larger ana
more suitable quarters. After some
searching the missionaries found
rooms which were satisfactory. The
proprietor hesitated some at first about
letting Mormons move into his house,
as there We're several families occupy
ing others parts Of the building ana
he did not know how they would like
il. However, he concluded 1t would DO
no harm to try them. Well, the moving
in was followed by "A meeting together
of the very indignant tenants, with n
view of seeing what should be done 10
resent the intrusion of such unwelcome
neighhors But after having been In
session u short time the little conven-
ton adjourned without having decided
on anything more serious than that
they would be one In ostracisinS from
their company and treating with silent
contempt those Mormons.
For awhile they did not even look. let
alone speak, but this did not seem to
affect the missionaries ut all; they
treated their neighbors with civility
and minded their own business. Thus
their indignant friends gradually be-
gan to think that those Morrons were
not really so bad as they supposed them
to be- This thought was followed by a
salutation on meeting, and so 1t went on
a little longer. But in this case, as in
all others, climax was reached. 1t
| came about in this way: One quiet
| afternoon we We're attracted by some
what loud sounds proceeding from the
| back yard Imagine our surprise when
| on opening the door we behold two of
the main promoters OF the anti-Mormon
feeling arrayed in battle of words.
which grew warmer and warmer till
one of the contestants loudly accused
the other party of viGiating the fifth
commandment. This caused retaliation.
| Soon after this occurrence We received
! call from the landlord, who asked
our opinion about the matter, and
said If we thought 1t proper, he would
| have them move. Such things, said he.
| were not ut for respectable folks to
witness. The other people took great
pains to invite "Hr." missionaries mo
longer those Mormons) in and explain
that they did not wish us to have
a misunderstanding about the affair.
| for they knew that we We're not ac-
| customed to see such things. etc, etc.
And now we are wanted quite often.
The property owner says, Those Nor
mon missionaries are the best people
| have in my house.
FARLEY p. JENSON.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-26

Ngaruawahia, Waikato. N. r.,
To- Ign'

NEaruawahia, Waikato, n. H.,
January Ia, 1897.
district conference in Maordom Is
characterized with preparations. to all
appearances, for big feast.
For days the Saints and friends OF
Waingaro have been making ready
fish, cookies, pork potatoes, etc, and
have been cooking bread and cakes.
nature. Everything must be sacri-
feed to make the visiting Saints and
friends comfortable, and Maori
argues that inner man must first be
fed before the spiritual food can pos
sibly be made sweet.
Friday evening. January eth, peo-
pie began to arrive In companies of
fifteen and thirty. The people of the
village calling in loud shrill voice.
"uucrc Mai, haera mai" their word OF
welcome. Next followed Il mournful
piercing cry, as the Maori nation weeps
in loving remembrance for their dead,
now that relatives and friends have
met. Speech making follows. supper
is served in the WHARF Pc kai "a lumber
frame building about 14xf0 feet). Sup
per over the tables are taken out and
the floor Is covered with fresh cut fern.
which makes n better and more COM
Portable floor seat to our dark skinned
friends than would an upholstered sofa.
Elder Ezra r. Richards of the New
! Zealand mission, accompanied by Ell
der James Il. Lambert, arrived in this
| district Saturday, January list. Elder
| Lambert returned Wednesday for the
| Whangarei conference. Elder Rich
| ards and Francis w. KiriSham returned
| TO WalnEaro from Kawhhai where at
! the latter place Elder Richards bap-
tized prominent chief and blessed one
child. Elder p, A. Waters president
! of the Hadiurkl district. and Elders A.
| +. Agper. Horace Hollingworth and
David NJ Haun. the latter just from
| home, were also in attendance at the
| conference.
Conference commenced Saturday
| morning, three meetings being held
the same day besides priesthood meet
ing at which twenty-seven of the local
! priesthood We're in attendance.
Sunday morning Elder Richards
spoke one and half hours to u very
, attentive audience in that kind, patient
/. yet forcible manner for what he is
| known. General and local mission au-
| thorities We're sustained in the sacra-
! ment meeting. Testimony meeting was
held Sunday evening. Listen to one
good old 1sraellte tell of Elder VIM
| Gardner's first visit to his tribe and
how after two days scripture fight he
! was benten on every hand by the new
white preacher and thus gave up his
minister's avocation with its e52 pei
year for the Gospel OF Jesus Christ OF
since remained faithful.
After visiting, a meeting Wesleyan
preacher fnative) asked Elder Richardg
several questions. which finally led tc
an interesting discussion, to which the
people remained to listen.
Elders meeting was held at a. m
Sunday morning. Elder Richards
told the Elders he was well pleased
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-26

If your child looks upon
SCOTS Emulsion as Cod,
liver Oil and is repealed by
it, begin with part of tea
spoonful in twice the guam
tity of water, and it will
take it and relish it as
though it were milk. There
is no food or medicine for
children of from three or
four to ten or twelve years
of age which equals Scott's
Emulsion for putting color
into the cheeks, enriching
the blood and bringing COM
fort and good nature. Book
about it free.
SCOTT & BOVINE, cA.mI,,.. New Yorh.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-26

The wines of the ancients would not
be thought palatable today, for they
were aromatic herbs, exposed In
smoky garrets till reduced to syrup,
and then strained and mixed with
water.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-26

To the Editor:
1t may interest 7our readers to
know that since April. 1897. Latter
day Saint Elders have been laboring in
this historic city striving to spread the
knowledge of the Gospel Outwardly
forts. though some have accepted the
teachings Of the Gospel and some
others are investigating.
In Philadelphia, as In all OF the large
eastern cities, misrepresentation has
built up a wall that Is wellnigh insur-
mountablc: yet we are making many
kind friends and allaying much preju-
dice. we have had very fair treatment
from some of the larger dailies also.
We had the pleasure of having
Elders Francis NJ, Lyman and Matthias
f.. COwley of the Council of Apostles
hold meeting here on the evening OF
Tuesday, February sth. The hall was
filled with n good class of people, and
all seemed to enjoy the services. some
OF our friends saying they could sit
all night and listen tn such instruction.
They were pleased to meet and shake
hands with Apostles of the Lord. At
the close Of the meeting n stranger
asked the privilege of bearing his test-
mony to the good qualities of the Lat
ter-day Saints. 20 again listen to the
! inspired words OF the servants of the
| Lord was indeed a treat to us Elders.
, The Elders latroring here now are
| William V. Haight, William Cameron.
Lewis d. King. Frank Lewis, George
Froerer. Norman n. Hayes and Samuel
| Linton who IL "A former resident Of
| Philadelphia. who is visiting relatives
| and friends and laboring with all his
! power to teach them the truth
| Anyone having relatives or friends
| in Philadelphia or vicinity whom they
4 wish visited are kindly invited to send
! letters of introduction and addresses.
Your brother,
]. II. WILCOX,
| Conference President.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-26

with our conference. He said: when
Elder kirkhnm and myself returned
mere late Thursday evening we found
two Of the Saints to all
appearances afflicted with evil
spirits, but God had listened
20 our prayers and administrations and
THESE persons had been relieved and
our conference had so far been sue
cess" He gave the Elders excellent
advice and counsel. "Were not" he
said "Lchi. Nephi. Almn and many
others Of those mighty Prophets Of this
people, looking down upon our labors
among their seed, for whom. through
faith, they had received 80 many
prumises?"
Each elder followed with humble.
sincere words expressing our affection
and esteem TO our president and again
determined with the help of God to
battle patiently along.
Monday morning the Saints decided
to hold the next semi-nnnual confer
ence at tho Whangape branch.
After breakfast we hear the usual
hakas songs, etc, of parting and the
Saints return home and the Elders to
their folds Of labor,
Thus ended one OF the best district
conferences held in the Waikato About
las Maoris were in attendance.cf whom
about GO per cent were Saints. Elder
George Bowles~of Salt Lake city or
gnni2ed this branch Mt Waingaro one
year ago last November with five ac-
| tive male members besides women and
children. We have had 10 hap 'sms
in this branch last year. Although
| Improvement here is going smoothly
along, still the people of WailSntc. con-
| sidered intellC ctunlly fall short of the
average of the island.
! w. KIl.KHAM
! President of theWailalto Conference.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-07
$50 sets of teeth for so. DR.. wix.
Special Sale for One Week.

New organs $40. new pianos $165. We
have just received In extra carload of
pianos n organs from the factory.
This being the dull season of the year
and not wishing our goods to become
stockworn or shabby, we will, for the
next week. offer you the choice of any
of these 40 Instruments, including stool
and scarf, placed in your parlor with a
five year guarantee for the actual
wholesale cost and you can buy on
terms of S. and SO monthly payments.
BY taking advantage of the above sale
you will have the opportunity to get
a first class new organ for $40 n a
splendid new piano for sl65, If you buy
this week. 305 North Main street, Butte,
Mont, orion Bros.