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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20
NEWS ITEMS.

An improved telephone has been exhibit
ed privately in New York, which is said TO
be an improvement on anything yet seen.
The inventor is confident that he will be able
70 talk across the ocean. The new American
Telegraph Company is behind it.
A fire broke out late Saturday night in
Chicago, and spreading rapidly, destroyed
property estimated at over 100000.
Andrew Smith, the dishonest town treas
urer of North Andover Mass, has made con-
fession of his misdeeds. 1t seems that he be-
gan stealing from the town when he first
went into office, and has continued it ever
since, taking in all S2S, s22 so.
The editors of the Enterprise and the
Telegraph of Holliston, Cal, quarreled and
caled each other pet names in their respec-
steps of the court house and after a few
words Carlton drew a pistol and shot Brum-
NETT, infiicting a fatal wound.
Rev. Arthur Wagner, ritualistic preach
81 of Brighton England, has joined the Ro-
man Catholic church. 1t is said that others
Of the same stamp will soon follow suit.
Those who are married will not be admitted
10 the full functions of the priest, but will
occupy a sort of middle position, and will be
made useful as assistants
Frank Dillingham;, who recently murder
cd his aunt at Londonderry, N H., died in
jail at Portsmouth on Sunday from the effects
81 the pistol shot he fired into his own head
Immediately after killing the woman. He
was arragned for the crime Saturday, when
be pleaded not guilty, after which his mental
condition began to be greatly disturbed, and
he seemed to realize the enormity of his
prime. After being taken to his cell he ex-
hibited great agony of mind. He made no
confession before he died. Had the case
oOme to trial, however it would have been
shown that the prisoner first shot Mrs. Dill
bingham from behind while she was sitting in
a chair, with the pistol close to her head,
then tied n rope around her neck to
stop her groans and outcries, having
been unable to do so by striking her with a
hammer upon the head, but that no outrage
was committed. He denied that he ever had
any trouble with his aunt before.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

The GENEVA AWARD. The main question
in regard to the distribution of the Geneva
award. is whether the money paid by Eng
land shall be paid over to the insurance COM
panies who paid losses on the vessels burnt
by the Anglo-rebel cruisers or to the owners
of the vessels. The law under which the in
surance companies make their claim is the
well-known one that where a total loss is
paid, the insurance companies have the right
to obtain as much in the way of salvage as
they can. 1t is this strict application of the
law to the question that has induced most
lawyers. in arguing on this subject to side
with the insurance companies in opposition
to the premium payers. But, on the other
hand, the insurance companies were not the
real losers; for the high premiums paid them
by those who insured their ships, enabled
them to pay the losses and make money too
If the law says the companies should have
the money, equity says the premium payers
should have it. In the debate on the ques-
ton in the United States Senate last week, it
WAS discovered that Senators Thurman and
Edmunds, who have heretofore agreed in
supporting the claims of the insurance COM
panies. were no longer in accord on the ques-
ton. In his speech against the Thurman
bill, Mr.. Edmunds took decided grounds
against the insurance companies and in favor
of those who suffered the losses, putting the
distribution of the award on the broad ground
of justice Senator Blaine protested in a Wig
orous speech against the injustice of the
Thurman bill, and it is now thought that un-
less Senator Thurman can rally the entire
Democratic vote to sustain his BILL the war
premium and other claimants who lost ships
and property stand fair chance of having a
bill passed which will render them tardy JUS
tico
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20
THE LATEST NEWS.


THURSDAY, Feb. 49, 1 o'clock p. NJ
The investigation Of the plans of the Flu
sionists, whereby they hoped to steal the
State of Maine, reveals an amount of rascali-
ty and downright villainy which few would
believe possible were the facts not presente d
in the most convincing manner.
Two sanguine inventors of Ohio believe
that they have solved the notify problem Of
perpetual motion, and have sent their model
to the Washington patent Office.
Mr.. Cowley of Shepherds Fold" notorie-
ty in New York, has been convicted on the
charges of starving and cruelty ill-treating
children.
Late reports show in substance, that there
is much suffering in Ireland, but no starya-
ton.
The Democrats are experiencing great
trouble in inducing their party to unite in the
scheme to throw out Mr.. Washburn, the rep
resentative-elect from Minnesota.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20
A M.o,e,u. should No,Be Gaused

BY the suddenness and violence Of it's effects Self
evident as this proposition would seem, there are
many foolish persons who content only with
remedy which acts abruptly The pill and other nos
trum vendors who trade upon the credulity OF this
class, hud their "best holt" as poor ARENAS Ward
termed it, in the sale Of violent purgatyes. 30 long
they wrench the bowels Of their dupes sufficiently
they pretty sure Of a certain measure OF success
IT, instead Of such perncious rubbish, Hostetter's
Stomach Biters is used the results widely differ
emit The bowels are relieved, but always gently, by
this pleasant laxative, which does not weaken but in
vigorates them and endows the cooperative organs
Of digestion and bilious secretion with activity and
regularity strengthens the constitution and physique
and while 1t is safe In its constituents, s sufficiently
prompt In operation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

The selectmens report this year will
contain, in addition to its usual contents, the
report of the supt. of common schools. 1t
viii also show that, Notwithstanding the tax
was ten cents on the dollar less, and the poor
costs 5000 more, than last year, the select
men have been able to pay all the incidental
expenses of the town, wipe out the indebted
ness of $2Os reported last year, and leave a
surplus of more than 5000 in the treasury.
THE Social Library, with its new books,
win be opened next Saturday afternoon. Ar
Engagements have been made by which readers
viii be enabled to retain book four weeks
II desired We think the purchasing COM
mittee have made an excellent selection.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20
New York stock and VI oH%y Make,
was.rto~n Uaion Lii, e stock Market

TUESDAY, o, n,
Market Deef-Choice 81 200 rs extra SO 75@7 Is
hrst quality ESQ 6 90; second quality 0OG5 90
third quality OOG 90.
B.-ChOicc includes nothing but sallf fed llCO to
400 b. hullocks Extra aud FIRST quality include the
best fat oxen Second aud third quality include oxen
aud two aud three year old stecrs.l
store Cattle-Working oxen, q pair, from 500, $50
@lG5. Mich Cows and Calves 2Oa4O extra bO@G5,
Farrow Cows lOG2O, Yearlings ia IA two years old
1925; three years old 1896.
Sheep aud Lambs-In lots So OO@3 co each extra
5Os5 90 each, or from 1914 l-2c y ID. Spring lamlB
4f5 l-2c.
dressed 1-4c.
Veal Calves, 4a i-2c.
Brighton Hides l-2c y N. Country Hide 7@7l-2e,
Country Tallow AGA l-4c.
Pets 81 5000 IS each. Calf skins lac Z n.
Poultry So Oc q ID.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

Messrs. d. Appleton a Co, New York,
have in preparation new work entitled
Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt"
TO Picturesque America and
Picturesque Europe" superbly illustrated
on steel and wood from drawings made on
the spot. The work has been over two years
in preparation, and will prove, it is said, alto
gether the most complete and finest pictorial
delineation of scenes in the Holy Land yet
nnrnlnnnl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

Stewart, the lecturer, gave his lecture on
"Sherman's March to the Sea, >" to large and
appreciative audience. He favored the audi
ence with few negro hymns and songs,
which were highly appreciated by the young
people.
There is to be festival on Wednesday
evening, Feb. 20. The drama, "Our Boys, I"
will be presented, also tableaux and music,
after which oysters, ice cream, cake etc.,
will be served. You ought to see the panto-
NINA ''Yankea Doodlen @
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20
n. |. HAWLEY
Is d eteEmined to sell
off all his WINTER
CLOAKS before taxi
ing inventory March
LIST. To-day he offers

One beautiful extra heavy
gray Circular for $40, same
as sold for St8.
Black Dia gOnal Circulars at
$3.50, worth $3.50.
This is an extraordinary
opportunity TO get a nice,
stylish Cloak, at much less
than they have ever before
been sold. Also, unusual bar
gains in Wool and Paisley
ShaWlS.
A few patterns of Lyons
POplinS, all silk and wool, at
25c a yard. This is a Slaugh-
ter.
Have made up a ij-Cent
table with odd things in
Gloves, Stockings, MittenS,
Handkerchief, Dolls, Fancy
Boxes, Buttons, &C., which
have heretofore been 2jc.
AT 25c a pair, a lot of La
dies tOWn-made cloth Gloves,
with embroidered backs,
which are worth 45c. Will
make a sacrifice to close out
some choice styles in eXpen-
SiVe felt and flannel skirts.
Lot of Gents Ribbed Under
shirts at 38C, reduced from SOC.
Linen Napkins at 75c dOzD,
worth 81 dOz.
All our 30, 40 and 45c Chill
dren'S LCgginS TO be closed at
2jc.
% Horse Blankets, worth
$3.50, for $t.2O.
Special prices to close out
odd lengths in Dress Goods.
Remember the BIOdgett
bankrupt stock Of fine import
ed cloths for mems wear now
offered at 80 10 7jc on a dollar
of the wholesale cost.
All kinds of winter goods
to be closed out now to make
room for Spring stock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20
BrauIeboro Prices Current.

The changing always demand Of us some
attention TO our health. Not oure-all-Hoods Sar-
saparilla-bu remedy just suited to loss Of appetite,
debility and the languor peculiar to this season.
medicine whose merit meets the approval of those
who have used it. Composed of those roots, barks
and herbs which known to all as best for these
troubles. floods Cook Book" sent free Send for
one. O. /. HOOD a Co., Lowell, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

To those who are so unfortunate as TO become pre-
maturely gray, whose hair exhibits a tendency to
fall Oh, recommend trial Of Halls Hair Remover.
We 10 with the u tmost confidence, because 1t 10
every where received it'll marked favor and has built
upon its merits su ch sure foundation that It IL
known and used in all civilized Countries ddison
N. " Ihrtrflatr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20
Five Hundred rhou.and strong.

In the past few months there has been more than
500 600 bottles Of ShilOh's Cure sold. out Of the
vast number Of people who have used 1t, more than
1000 cases Of Consumption have been cured. AL
Coughs, Group, Asthma and Bronchitis yield at once
hence il is that everybody speaks In ils praise To
those who have not used 1t let us say, II you have
cough, or your child the Group and you value life,
don't fail 10 try Il. For lame back, side or chest use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold by II. c. Willard Co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

without showing the condition Of our teeth. Every
laugh exposes them. In order not to be ashamed Of
them let us that standard dentfrice, SOlODONT,
which is sure TO keep them white and Hpotless. No
tartar encrust them, canker AFFECT the enamel
species Of decay infest the dental bone n 5000
DON'T is regularly used. 1t 10 botanical prepare
ton aud its beneficial effects the teeth aud gums
are marvellous, It removes all discUorations and
renders the gums hard and rosy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

The fee OF doctors is an item that very many per-
sons are interested in just at present. We believe
the schedule for visits is So 90, which would tax
man confined TO his bed for year, and in need Of
daily visit, over $1,000 year for medical attendance
Alone And one single bottle Of Hop Bitters taken In
time would save the 1900 and all the years Sickness
Post
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20
Market Reports.

NEW YORK, Feb. II. Flour-Superfne Western
and state, 81 500 80: choice do, 500 Is; white
wheat Western extra 75aG 81; patent Mime sofa
double extra Ol'a co. Mheat-No. Chicago 80 ;
80. = Milwaukee As; Winter red 40. Rye 93a csc.
Barley Soc COru--sieamer miAed % lie; ungrad,d
mixed 6sc; Western yellow 81. Oats-niIed West
ern Ala 4Sc; white Western 4ss 50. PoTk-new mess
ali IS. Butter liza 35c.
CHICAGO, Feb. II Wheat-No. Chicago sprin 3
/ % cash. Corn No. mixed 35aS Ia. Oats-No,
q, sic. Rye 75e Pork s11 30 on the spot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

The spring term of the academy will be-
gin next Wednesday, 25th inst. About so
hludents have either engaged rooms, or are
reported coming. REGULATIONS will begin
promptly the first day all should get their
rooms settled the day before. The friends Of
the school and the teachers are bound to do
all they can to improve the school, and merit
increased patronage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20
Dfaths.

In Bratteboro, Feb 10, q brain fever, Charlie W,
q George +. and Addie Z. Greene aged 10 years
months 20 days.
In Bratleboro, Feb H. Sophia Nv ight, roct Of the
late DR.. Charles Chaplin, aged GO years, II months.
In Brattleboro, Peb. Il, Nancy A., wife q Geo. W.
Clark, 43.
In Guilford, Feb. g. Mrs Louise Silyene, 40
In Beruardston, Mass, Feb. II, UraniA b. widow
OF Lyman GrisWold Of Greenfield, 20.
In Northampton, Mass. Feb. 9, Frank J. Moore, %,
youngest son Of Mrs L. W. Moore Of Northheld
In Northhed. Mass Feb. 10, clayton W, son Of
T.. W. and Fannie NJ. Cotton, II months % days.
In NAlpolc, n. H., Feb. II, Frederic Kiturn, 20.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

Somebody has been to the trouble TO fig
ure out that this month of February is not
such an 'odd" month, after all. Since the
year 1900 will not be leap year. February will
have five Sundays in the years 1920, 1913 and
1876
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20
Births.

In Biatteboro Feb. IS, daughter to Mr.. and Mrs.
Byron c. Colby.
In Brattebofo, Feb IS, daughter to Mr.. and Mrs.
r. II. Pratt.
In WillAmsyille, Feb 49, daughter (Msbel NelIa)
- Chester Z. and NelA l.. Perry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20
WIllianlsviIle.

"A party of about IS friends made pleas
ant sugar wedding" call at Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. w. Dickinsons, last Saturday evening,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

= The Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested IN the Estate Of ALEX
IS NEWTON, late Of Vernon In said District, de-
ceased, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that SETH N. HERRlCK,
Administrator upon the Estate Of said deceased has
presented to this court petition praying for license
to sell all the Real Estate Of said deceased, ...
and also has ed what purpOrts to be the consent Of
all the heirs residing in this State to such sale, and
that THE court Will decide upon taid petition at ses
sion thereof to be held the Probate once in Brat
ueboro In said district the last Saturday offebru.
airy, A. d. 1890 when and where you may appear and
be heard in the premises II you see cause.
Z. W. STODDARD, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20
Nrm advertisements.

OLIVER PLATED TABLE WARE The
- knives, forks and spoons ea table, sent out by
the New England Silver Plate Co Of New Haven, Ct,
have always giye the best Of t1sfactou they
made Of that purest Of metals steel plated with pure
nickel and silver Any needing supply ought to
write for circu lar send IS cents for sample tet
OF tea spoons $40
I JAMAICA SAVINGS BANK.-The eighth
- annual meeting Of the Jamaica Savings Bank for
the election Of officers and the Transaction Of neces-
sary business will be held At the once Of their Treas
urer, IN Jamaica, on the hrst Wednesday Of March
nett, being the Sd day, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ
J. c. ROBINSON, Secretary.
JAmIica, Vt, Feb. ID, 1880.
NOTICE is hereby given that the partner
~ ship hitherto existing between Mrs. 7. AvERI
aud Miss SARAH II. BULLOCK IL hereby dissolved and
that the business will hereafter be carried by Mrs
7. AVERY. All bills can be settled At the store with
either one Of the sboye-uamed partners.
n. BAH bills must be settled between and
the LIST Of April.
MRS. I. AVERY.
SARAH H. BULLOCK.
Brattleboro Vt, Feb. 10, 1880. $40
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20
MarrtaGfs.

In Bratteboro Feb. u, by Rev. @. Z. Martin, J.
Kirk Crosby Of Dummerstou and Alice L. ONeal Of
Putney
In South windham, Jan H. W. II. Moore Of Wind
ham and Miss A. L. Shepardson Of orange, Mas.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20
A Strange People.

Do you know that there strange people in our
community; We say strange, because they seem TO
prefer to suffer aud pass their days mFeraby, made
~ by Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, Indigestion,
Constipation and General Debility, when HHlLOHS
YlTALlZER ia guaranteed to cure them. Sold by
II. c. willard CO.
We have a speedy and positive cure for Catarrh,
Diphtheria, Canker Mouth and Headache in hHl-
LOH'S CATARRH REMEDY. nasal Injector free
with each bottle. Use It II you desire health and
sweet breath. Price so cts Sold by II. G. willard
y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20

> The Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested in the Estate Of POL
LIZ READ, late Of Wardsboro in said District,
deceased Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this Court will de-
eide upon the allowance Of the account OF N. G.
Johnson Executor of the last will Of said deceased
and decree distribution thereof to the persons entitled
at the session thereof to be held at the Probate
ONCE in Brattleboro, the last Saturday Of Febru
airy, A. ID. 1880, when and where you may be heard
in the premises, 10 you seecause.
Z. W. sToDDARD, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-02-20
Argal Notifies.


- vency, District Of Westminster.
To the creditors Of, and all persons interested 10,
the estate Of MARX c. LIyERMoRE, an lnaolvent
Debtor, Of Jamaica, in said District Greeting
You are hereby notified that the third meeting Of
the creditors Of said Marx O. Livermore, and meet
ing for the purposes specified in Section 50 Of IAN
Act to Establish Court Of Insolvency &C. approved
November 2s, 1876, will be held At the ONCE Of the
Judge, in Townshend Feb. 25th 1880 at which place
and time creditors may prove debts and demands
the matters specified in Section 3d. II they shall see
cause. CHARLES D. EDDY, Register.
Feb. 10, 1880
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1880-08-18
Reception Days of Washington Danes.

Many Washington ladies have begun
their regular receptions. Mrs. Strong
and her daughters received on Monday,
Supreme Court are usually at home to
visitors. Miss Waite, the Chief Justices
daughter, and Mrs. Field also received
last Monday.
General Sherman's wife and daugh-
tiers receive on Tuesdays, and Mrs.
Audenreid is one of the many other
ladies who are to be found at home on
Tuesday. Her mother, Mrs. Colket, of
Philadelphia, has been visiting her, and
one of our city papers speaks eloquently
of Mrs. Colket's pleasing appearance.
On Wednesday some of the Cabinet
families held receptions at their resi-
dences, and had many visitors. Mrs.
Evarts had the assistance of her eldest
unmarried daughter and her youngest
child, Miss Louise, the beauty Of the
family. Many of the gentlemen and
ladies of the foreign legation called on
them. Mrs. John Sherman, Secretary
Thompson's wife and daughters, and
Secretary SchurZ's second daughter
also were at home to visitors Wednesday.
The season for receptions may now be
fairly considered begun for the winter.
In this connection it is of interest to re-
call that the first ladies to establish
weekly reception days in Washington
were the late Mrs. Gales and the late
Mrs. Asbury Dickens. The husband Of
the latter was for number of years
Secretary of the Senate.
On Thursday the Cabinet families and
many of the gentlemen and ladies of the
diplomatic corps called on the families
of Senators. Among those who received
We're Mrs. Randolph Of New Jersey
(Miss Randolph will not come until
next week, as she is to attend the wed.
ding of cousin at Yonkers, N. Y, on
the 9th) Mrs. Morrill, of Vermont, and
her sister, Miss Swami, and Mrs. George
III. Pendleton and her daughters. This
last family has been most cordially
welcomed here, for Mrs. Pend eton, when
Miss Alice Key, was q belle in Washing.
ton, and was also very popular when.
her husband was in Congress before the
war. Ness Grnndy, to, Psilatleltab
Times. Is.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1880-08-18
Death by Decapitation.

The Paris Figaro recently sent
special reporter to witness the execu-
zion at Beauvais of an atrocious mur-
derer named Prunier. The moment
that the guillotine had done it's work
The body and head were placed in a
basket and were taken to the cemetery,
where Drs. Evrard, LIE Sage Chevallier,
Lesgullion. Rochu and Decaisne were
present. M. Evrard had asked for and
obtained the body of the felon for ex-
pertinent, "which," says the reporter,
tive followed with deep interest, for,
besides their purely scientific character,
they related to question so often dis
cussed-does life survive decapitation?
Five minutes had elapsed since the mo-
ment when the head was separated
from the trunk, and it was placed on a
stone in the open air in front of the lit
tie chapel of the cemetery. Compare
lively little blood had flowed, and some
drops were running from the carotid
artery. Although the neck was very
short, the cutting had been very clean.
Punched, stuck with needless, submitted
to the most painful experiments, the
head never moved; the face remained
unaltered, not muscle quivered. The
left ear was completely calcined in the
flame of candle without obtaining the
smallest appearance of sensibility. They
then divided the skin of the head into
four parts, and using the hammer,
scalpel and saw, they took away tho
upper portion of the skull and with
drew the brain. This occupied ten
minutes. Immediately on being sub
mitted to an electric battery the remains
of the head at once displayed nervous
contractions-th teeth chartered, the
mouth shut, the eye and the cheek made
those grimaces which are observed in
sleeping people when tickled with 4
feather. With the body the same result
was obtained. It wac absolutely with
out fec --ag. 1t was opened, the heart,
lungs and intestines were removed, and
then, on being placed in contact with
the electric battery, the arms and legs
instantly moved. At this moment DR..
Evrard asked me what O'Clock it was,
and it appeared that forty minutes had
elapsed from the time of the execution.
Lastly came the concluding experiment.
Under the action of the battery . shred
Of hanging flesh, displaced by the opera
tons, stood on end, oscillated and quick
ly placed itself back on the spot from
which it had been cut" The conclu-
sion of the doctors is that the move
ments observed in the bodies of persons
guillotined on being subjected to the ac-
ton of electricity are absolutely me-
chanical, and display neither any re-
mainder of life nor OF sensation. The
experiment will be the subject of
memoir, which will shortly be presented
to the Academy of Medicine by M.
Evrard, and in which he will demon
strate that death by decapitation is in.
Simultaneous.