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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22

G@ AT Richmond, the other day,
President Johnson said that he would
infinitely prefer to have son of his set
tie in the country as farmer than to have
him hold Office in Washington. If re-
ports are correct, the Presidents opinion
is more than justified by the career of
his son Robert, who has been appointed
by his father 20 {" fat take" in the i'm
mediate vicinity of the White House.
But preaching and practice rarely go
hand in hand.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22

THE GUILTY FLEE, &c."-One day
last week a youthful couple residing in
McGee's addition eloped, and the knot
wa tied. For some days the son-in- law
kept out Of the way Of the supposed indig
nant step-papa. Some mischief.maker
finally Informed the youth that the old
gentleman threatened vengeance. The
youth armed himself with couple of M
vies, and still, not feeling secure, swore
out n warrant and had the old chap ar
rested and brought before the Recorder.
The Old man not knowing for what he
was arrested, but seeing his son-in-aw in
the room, ran forward and with smiles
and shakes of the hand gave him the
warmest congratulation. The youugSter
looked astonished but well pleased, and
the last seen Of them they were going arm
in arm to take drink.-Kansas City
Ad0ertiser.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the notes Of
IN the City Bank of Prescott must be pre-
sented at the Bank ComptrOller's Office. al
Madison. for payment, within three years
from the date of this notice, or the funds de-
posted with the Bank Comptroller for the re-
demption of the same, viii be surrendered tc
the said Bank.
H. MILLER, President.
H. S. Muller, Cashier.
Prescott, June LIST, 1867. 5-v2
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22
~ The NJ y HeralFs Rio Janero's C

r%- The ". Y HeralFs Rio Janeros cor
respondence, May It'll, says; 1.-THE cholera
was raging in the Brazilian camp, on the riv-
er Plata. Nearly seven hundred men died in
four days. Two thousand troops had been
dispatched to COrrientes to restrain the pOpu-
lace from destroying the hospitals. In Bue-
nos Ayres the streets were filed with funer-
ais, and the people were dying on the piers.
about the door steps, and everywhere. Crowds
were rushing away, and every little hamlet in
the interior was crowded with the refugees. {"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22

- The internal revenue bureau has now
on hand ninety-seyen thousand two hundred
gallons of whiskey, condemned and forfeited
to the United Sta ties under the act passed last
February besides which about two hundred
and fifty thousand gallons are under seizure.
and have not yet been formally condemned
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22
HEAVY STORM.
GREAT LOSS OF PROPERTY ON THE
KINNICKINNIC.

This section was visited by a very heavy
rain and hail storm on Thursday night last
The rain came down in perfect torrents. An
| equal amount of water never fell in the same
time within our knowledge. Everything was
/ flooded, cellars Were filed, and gardens wash
i ed away. The streets were rendered IN many
places impossible, and viii require large
outlay to repair them. The rain was accom-
panied with hail. Stones fell of prodigious
size and of all conceivable shapes. No dam
age Of Importance was done in this city, be-
yond the washing OF gardens and streets, and
the breaking of good many windows. The
storm lasted about two hours.
At River Falls. and in fact all along the
Kinnickinnic. the flood produced very serious
results. in The washing out of mill dams, and
destruction of mill property.
c. 3. Cox d Co. had one dam washed out
fume broken through and filled up. and
some other damage done 10 the dam of their
large new Touring and saw mills They esti-
mate their loss at from 81 900 to 81 500.
Judge Foster had his dam and mill injured
somewhat, but not seriously
VIM. Barker had a new dam on the south
fork of the Kinnickimnic entirely washed
away. His loss is from 3 500 to $500.
O. S. Powell had his dam and mill injured
to TO the extent of several hundred dollars.
Foster & Seymour, of the Dayton Mills.
had portion of their dam taken out their
mill somewhat injured, cooper shop taken
down stream half mile. and lost large
amount Of slaves and heading. Their loss is
quite heavy, the principal part is the loss of
slaves.
A part Of the dam at the Clifton Mills was
carried away. The loss not heavy.
In addition TO the losses given above. near
" all the bridges on the stream were washed
off, and a great deal of fencing. The crops
on the bottom land, along the creek, were
considerably damaged.
The storm extended over large tract of
country. and did a vast amount of damage
in Minnesota \ nan and two girls were
killed by lightning at Shakopee. We have
heard of no other loss Of life.-HudsoA Times.
The EDITORIAL Conference.-The Wiscon-
sin Editorial Convention, held at Sparta on
the 18Th inst, elected the following officers
for the coming year;
President. Charles Seymour. La Crosse.
Vice Presidents, J. II. Bohan, Zasnkee, G.
C. Ginty, Green Bay. W. Brown. Prairie du
Chen.
Recording Secretary, James Ross, Mnwau-
kee
Treasurer David Atwood, Madison.
Executive Committee, D. NJ Ballou, Wa
tertown, L. a. Taylor. Prescott, A. P. Hight,
Monroe.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22
Special Notice.

Notice is hereby given, that the Board of
Equalization VIII NEE. at the Council Room,
on Monday, June oath, 1867, for the purpose
of equalizing assessments of Real Estate and
Personal Property of the several wards of the
City of Prescott, for the year 1867. Those
having grievances TO make are requested to
be present
WIN. r. GATES, City elk.
Prescott, June 10, 1867.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22

The friends of JEFF. Davis who are get.
ting signatures to the petition for bis par
don, are making poor Roadway, because
the arbitrator positively declines to sign
a paper asking for it.
"A Pennsylvania has just had to pay
afns Of twenty dollars for putting bis
arm around lady's waist. 1t was 9
dreadful waste Of money.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22
THE GROVER d BAKER ELASTIC.
STITCH SEWING MACHINES

Are superio. to all others for the following
I reasons
l. They sew direct from the spOols, and
roeT7-s;Ye no re-winding of thread.
2. They are more easily understood and
used, and less liable to arrangement than 9TH
er machines.
3. They are capable of executing perfect
ly, without change of adjustment, a much
: greater variety of work than other machines.
4. The stitch made by these machines il
much more firm, elastic, and durable. espe-
! cially upon articles which require to be wash
ed and irOaed. than any other stitch
5. This stitch, owing TO the manner in
which the outer thread is Inwrought. is much
I the most plump and beautiful In use, and rr-
tains this plumpness and beauty even upUil
articles frequently washed and ironed until
they are worn out.
6. The structure of the seam Is such that.
though it be cut or broken at intervals of on.
: ly few stitches, it will neither open, run, nor
: rayel, but remains firm and durable
q. Unlike other machines. these fasten
both ends of the seam by their own opera
/. ton.
s. With these machines, while silk is used
/, upon the right or face side Of tine seam. cot
: ton may be used upon the other side withou,
lessening the strength or durability of tbs
seam. This can be done on no other ma.
chine, and is great saving upon all article.
stitched or made up with silk.
9. These machines, in addition 10 their
superior merits as instruments for sewing BY
a change of adjustment, easily learned aud
practised, execute the most beautiful and per-
manent embroidery and ornamental work.
GROVER It BAKER s. NJ. Co.
3yi Is Newhall House, Milwaukee
J. 81. MCKEE. Ag't, Prescott. VIA
c. e. DAVIS, Ag't at River Falls, Wis.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22
DRY GOODS.

Sheetings, Shirtings, Denims. Stripes. Cloths
Prints, Linens DeLainCs. Chailies. Puplins
Lawns. Wool DeLaines, Shawls. Trimmings
Ribbons. White Goods, etc, etc; a full as
soriment, for sale by
FIELD Il WILSON
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22
Notice 90 Wool Growers.

wish to exchange Minneapolis Wooden
Goods for Wool, at Minneapolis prices, or
Cash. at corresponding rates. Call and see
me before selling your Wool.
GEO. A. DILL.
Ag't for Minneapolis Woolen Mills.
Prescott, June 8, 1867.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22
BOOTS & SHOES.

Ladies. Gents and Children's Fine and
Coarse Shoes, of every description, for sale
very cheap, at
FIELD & WILSON'S.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22

TNHE FOURTH OF JULY is near at hand,
4 and MCKEE has received a large lot of
Fire Crackers. Torpedoes. Roman Candles.
Grass Hoppers, Serpents, SKY Rockets, etc
Call and see him. Fire Crackers by the box,
Torpedoes by the thousand, at MCKEE's.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22

EE There is a man down East rath-
er facetious fellow, whose nameis New.
He named his first child Something; it
was something New. The next child was
Nothing; it being Nothing New. And
on being asked, "Why is the rudder of
steamboat like public hsngman 2" be an
swered the question thus" Because it has
a stern duty TO perform"
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENT
FIELD & WILSON'S ADV'T
GROCERIES.

Teas. Sugars. Coffees, Syrups, Fish, Spices,
Soap. Apples. Peaches, and in fact everything
usually kept for Sale at a Grocery Counter
One Of the best and best selected stocks ever
offered for sale in the county.
FIELD & WILSON.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22

School APFoRTIoNMENT.-We learn from
the State Journal that the apportionnent Of
tho income of the school fund, now ready to
be made 10 each town in the State, will amount
10 AZ cents a scholar, aggregating nearly
Sl66,OO0. The amount is 10 cents scholar
more than last year. showing that the increase
of the fund keeps pace with the increase OF
pupils,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22
THE "coMPENsATIHc" POWER.
Both eight and ten horse)

Alaudable ambition exists among threshsrs to own
the best machine in the neghbOrhOod." Nothing is
more disagTeeabe to them than to have farmers
plain that their work is not properly done, TO lose
valuable time By of bTeakages and they can
not be too careful in selecting machine.
The Sweepstakes is the accredited head
of the Threshing Machine family, and its superior
strength, durability simplicity, ease of draft style Of
finish and capacity for threshing and cleaning grain
faster and better than any other in the world are
acknowledge.
The great reputation achieved by this
favOrite machine has led several INSCRIPTIONS
6cturers, and numerous agents, 10 attach the name
''SwEEPsTAKEs,' in one way and another, TO their
machines and advertisements to mslead and deceive.
This is the essence of meanneSS--down-
avoid the counterfeit. that every machine has
the card, &C. AULTNAN s. Co, MANUFACTURERS
CANTON, ONO" in gilt letters, cOnspieuously on
both sides of tie Separator.
The Genuine Sweepstakes enables the
thresher 10 pick his Customers seldom stops for re-
pairs, lasts much longer Than Others, saves much
work with less labor. and enables him TO select the
best and most profitable jobs
The farmers give it the preference, and
Ofeu an extra price per bushel because ii threshes
clean from the heals separates perfectly from the
straw, cleans fit for market without waste, saves all
the grain does its WORK with the utmost speed safety
and economy. and does not keep gang of men and
teams about them on expense.
The elegant Patent Pivot Side Gear
Is to be found only or the "SwEEPsTAKEs"
Our Patent Cleaning Apparatus en-
abes the operator to control the direction of the blast,
and position of the selves and clean either heavy
light grain without waste. fast 9s it be threshed
the chat ard dirt being separated from the grain
beJOTe 1t strikes The seire at GU
Separators, Horse Powers, Straw
Stackers, Gears, or Jacks, sold sepa-
ratelV, when desired. \ written warranty de-
hvered with every machine. The SWEEPSTAKES"
is usually very scarce article after harvest and par
ties should OTdeF early.
Call or send and get pamphlet circular
giving full description ana particulars, together
with numerous certificates, and the names and resi-
dence Of over three thousand persons who have
bought and used the SWEEPSTAKES in Illinois, Iowa
Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Kansas, alone.
q. Il. BAEA rs, Agent,
6-m2 PRESCOTT, WIS.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22
Banking & Exchange Office of

NTILLER d WESTFALL, Successors to
I'VE City Bank of Prescott, receive DepOs-
it's Buy and Sell Excange, and do General
Banking Business, the same as an organized
Bank 7-tf
H. MILLER, ". p WEsTFALL,
Troy, New York. Minneapolis, Min.
June Is, 1867.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22
CROCK u.

We have on hand and for sale at reasena
bic prices. full stock of Queens Ware.
FIELD & WILSON.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22

A Coon DAYS WoRK.-A Correspondent
writes to the Lewisyille Courier, frons Itch
field, KY, as follows:
At this season of the year ginsing is dug:
I One day last week a woman living FIVE miles
southwest of this place, with hoe and basket
in hand. went into the woods to Dig ginseng.
and made very profitable days work of it.
She dug and gathered ten pounds of ginseng
worth $3.50, caught young spotted fawn.
which She sold to-day, here in Litchfeld. for
$40; caught and killed FIVE gray foxes. for
which the State pays her S.. and killed two
black snakes and one rattle snake. Can any
hunter beat that a.?
1t was not, probably, very good day for
ginseng, snakes, fawns or foxes either.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22
YANKEE NOTIONS.

The right place to go for Yankee Notions,
of all kinds, is at
FIELD & WILSON'S.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22
HATS g. GAPS.

Hats Caps, and Shaker Hoods-a full stock
may be found at
FIELD d WILSON'S.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22

nON'T FAIL TO GALL and inspect
L y those Stereoseopes StereOscOplc Views
and Photographs, at MoKEEs.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22

FAREw Farewell is lonely sound and
IFS echo has caused many a sad heart; but
none would feel saddened but rather be great
ly cheered and benefited by saying farewell
TO all kinds of Soda and Saleratus except d.
B. De Land Il Cos Best Chemical Saleratus.
which will scatter rays Of sunshine and hap
piness III every household when properly
used, being always uniform and perfect.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22
)RGE DYER & CO..

UTANTED-At the Point Douglas Mar
w BILE Works, two good Marble or Stone
Cutters. and Rubber or Polisher also, a
good steady young mER az an apprentice.
O. J. ALpRAcE q Co.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22
CLOTHING.

Summer Clothing-a big stock for small
money, at
FIELD & WILSON'S.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22

A Coon THING.-ALF. BURNETT, the finest
Elocutionst and most amusing Mimic now
travelling. will give an entertainment at Dun
bars Hall. on Friday evening. June 2sth.--
Give him full house.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22

MINNESOTA d WISCONSIN VIEWS
WI may be found in great abundance, at
McKEE's.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22
A CAFsD.

Mrs. GRIFFIN would inform the Ladies of
Prescott and vicinity that she has just receive
ed from the manufacturers a fresh supply of
Ladies Corset Skirt Supporters, which, for
beauty, durability and cheapness, cannot be
surpassed. They are acknowledged to be the
best Corset manufactured, as they improve
the form and throw the weight of the skirts
upon the shoulders instead of the hips
They are fast gaining public favor, and are
highly recommended by Physicians every
where. Call and supply yourselves soon, at
my residence, near the Congregational Church.
Mas. S. A. GRIFFIN.
Prescott, June 10, 1867. 7-wtf
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-06-22

OF Austria, Empress of Russia. En-
press Of Brazil, Queen of Spain,
and Queen of Bavaria.
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PRESCOTT MARKET.

JorRyAL OFFICE.
Prescott. june %. 1867.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-05-31
Nan York RneeInIn.

NEW YORK, May 3O.-The Times spe-
cial says: Though Mr.. Ashley is press
ing the Judiciary Committee TO prepare
articles of Impeachment; there Is no
reason TO believe the committee are any
stronger, for impeachment than at the
adjournment Of Congress.
It is stated that President johnson
has also sent p letter to Breckenridge,
inviting him to return.
The Worlds special says: A remark
made in open court yesterday by Mr..
Merrick, one of the counsel for Surratt,
that his client would never be tried, is
eliciting considerable comment. It is
believed to be based on an amendment
of the indictment for murder with a
view of having the next grand jury
bring in a bill against Snrratt for trea-
son. Ifthis Is done It will necessari-
ly again postpone the trial. @
The Heraldfs New Orleans special
says: Jacob Parkers depositors held a
meeting yesterday and appointed a
committee to wait upon him and ask
for {permissioni TO eXamineL hiR- &C.
counts. The police have been guard
ing his house for fear Of attack upon
him .lap14 agi1izuf Z I,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-05-31
a.Rrom lhe FIaInn.

ST. LOUIS, May 3O.-A Fort Kearney
dispatch, dated the 18th, says: The
Indian war on the Platte route has
fairly begun. Ranches are burned,
stock stolen, aud settlers murdered
daily.
General Smith and staff passed Fort
Sedgwick yesterday, en- route for Fort
General Gibbons has 200 Pswuee ss.
corts with him.
Detachments Of the 18th, 9th and SOth
infantry are camped on the north side
of the Platte, opposite Fort Sedgwick.
They will leave for Fort Phil. Kearney
in a day or two. Other detachments
are stationed at different places along
the route, sometimes guarding the rail-
road employees. Troops are also being
forwarded to Forts Laramie and Phil.
Kearney.
Gen. Custer is reported to have ar
rived at Fort Mcpherson from the
south with his cavalry.
Sergeant Manigan and two citizens
were lately killed on Pale Creek, SO
miles from Fort Sedg wick. Three rail-
road tie cutters were also killed near
Cheyenne Pass.
The Indians line the bluffs on both
sides of the Platte river. sE s.,atJ
? Spotted Tail and few OF his braves
are camped on the North Platte. His
ponies are in splendid condition. His
young men are on the war path, but he
processes peace.
Burnt ranches on the line of the road,
and fresh graves are seen very fire.
quently. There is a general scare along
the route. COmpanie- of infantry pro.
tect the railroad graders, but the
Indians laugh at theinfantry.
AN Omaha, dispatch says ga train OF
nine wagons which left for the North
Platte on last Tuesday, was attacked
by Indians between Beaver and Jules
burg and all livestock stolen. another
train on the South side of the river was
attacked about the same time and all
the stock captured. No lives lost or
freights disturbed.
A dispatch dated Fort Sanders, 24th
inst, says: John West, formerly Of
Welles, Fargo & Co.'s Lines, John Pc
ters, q Swiss, and a hunter were killed
near Big Laramie Station, six miles
from Fort Laramie, on Saturday last
The Indians also run of $50 cattle, but
10Oiwere retaken by a party Of Ranch
ers. The Indians, numbering about $50,
then started for rancho, further west.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-05-31
From Cincinnati.

= CINCINNATI, May 9O.-wm. II. Lang
ley, flour merchant OF Gallipolis, Ohio,
with large business connections in this
city, made an assig hment yesterday;
liabilities over five hundred Thousand
dollars. 81 s.=Ii p sl.saa ~ .il- m 80
The Presbyterian General Assembly
yesterday adopted the majority report
on reunion; this refers the subject to
ton. FT7 2 iaei = 20
CINCINNArI, May SO.-The Buckeye
race course was well attended to-day.
There were two races. The first, a
selling race, dash Of one and three
quarter miles, for all ages, purse of $500,
eight horses started, was won by w.
r. Cooks colt Grighby; time S:l4<.
The horse sold for 1926. Second race,
two mile heats, for all ages, purse OF
$500, Alexander entered Ansel, Whaley
entered Weldon's Billy Conner. Ansel
distanced Conner in first heat; time
S:5OlS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-05-31

WASHINGTON, May 3O.=The inter-
ference case between Col. p. Shahner
and the Anglo-Austrian inventor,
which has been pending In the Patent
Office for more than year, has just
been decided by the Board Of Exam
liners in favor OF Col. Shaffner. The
principle involved had reference to the
use of gun cotton of different diversities
in the same charge. BY this discovery
cotton in artillery and small arms 10 a
great advantage over gunpowder, eff
fecting greater penetration. .f.s
! Ex-Governor Brown, of Georgia, has
again addressed a large assembly OF
people in his State, counseling them to
accept the terms Of the military recon
structiOn bill.
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YoFET9TE

NEW YORK, May SO.-An ofacial
statement shows the gaFrIVal here 81
s2,OS2 emigrants during the present
year.f0 !, .flfiH UaAaGU4
The steamship Java carried out sew
eEal Catholic clergyman yesterday on
their way to Rome. Among their nuns
Der was Bishop Wood of Philadelphia,
the Pope, silver medal of the yacht
Henrietta laden with gold.
A match for one thousand dollars,
mile heats, best In 5, In wagon, be-
tween Ethan Allen and running mate,
and Brown George and running mate,
came OF on the Fashion course yester-
day. Ethan Allen and his running
mate won the first heat in 2:29, the
second in r2:2I,r and the third, after a
magnificent race, in'the unprecedente
time of 2:l9. This time is the fastest on
record in a race with running mates.
Vera Cruz dates OF the 2Ist confirm
the reports Of the fall Of Queretaro.
Advices from HHytt state that Salnare
army making use Of his Sdespotic
power.
The provisional government was dis.
solved on the 22d, and Salnare declared
himself protector in the name OF Son
louque, who was anxlously expected
to take the reins of government on the
Invitation OF the protector.
y The Herald's Fort Laramie special
says: All the hostile bands of Indians
are on the way to Fort Laramie to meet
the United States cQmmissioners,an and it
Is confidently expected that all dit1icul-
ties in that section will be settled.
NEW, YoRK, May SO.-In the Supreme
Court to-day, IN the case Of WIN. Bral-
tan against Gen. B. F. Butler, motion
was granted to transfer the case to the
o. S. Courts. The plaintiff brings suit
to recover 1880 alleged wrongf1Ily ta-
ken from him during the Generals
manipulation of affairs at New Orleans.
The plaintiff alleges the draft for the
amount was taken from him while be-
ing searched prior to passing beyond
the pickets; that Butler cSshed the same
and converted it to his own use.
Five dollar bills of the National B ink
OF the Republic, New York, altered to
eos, have made heirappearance.
Several large liquor establishments
In New York were seized on the ground
that the proprietors were NOT licensed,
or were otherwise engaged In defraud.
ing the Government.
A German sentenced to execution at
Piermont, attempted suicide last night
by opening a vein in his arm.