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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-06-26
A Swarm of Sharks.
Panama Star and Herald.

While the Pacific Steam Naviga-
ton Company's steamship ChaIa,
Captain Hogg, now in this port, was
leaving Bahia, one of the cooks, who
was asleep on the rail, fell overheard.
An alarm was Immediately given, the
ship was stopped and backed. life
buoys were thrown overheard, and
with amazing rapidity boat was in
the water and In charge of Mr.. Kel-
lick, the first officer, pulling hard in
the direction of the man, who was a.
splendid swimmer, and who made
good progress in the direction of the
boat. Suddenly, however, the place
became alive with sharks, and it at
once became apparent the unfortunate
man was doomed Once he threw
himself almost completely out of the
water IN an effort to escape the Jaws
of one of the monsters, out few
seconds afterward he was evidently
seized and dragged under. as nothing
apparently disappointed in their hopes
of prey, were then observed rushing
through the water in all directions
and even appearing to mediate an at
tack upon the boat, which, after an
Intellectual search, pulled back to the
ship. The sharks were apparently
ravenous and the rapidity with which
they swarmed around the unfortunate
man amazed all who witnessed the
striking proof of the voracioasness of
these denlzens OF the deep.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-06-26

In August Miss Agnes Benedict will
attempt to swim the English channel.
The fire worm is devastating the ap
pie trees in Westchester county, n.
Z, and completely cover the roads.
In one case a team of oxen and their
driver We're driven together frona a
field by the worms crawling upon
hem.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18
.OMMTssTONERs, NOTICE.
= EsTATE OF NATHAN b wTII1srOy.

ESTATE OF NATHAN B. WILLIsTON.
The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the Dstric: Of Marlboro
Commissioners to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands Of all persons against the
tate Of Nathan p. Wison. late Of BratebOro in said
district deceased, and all claims exhibited in Offset
thereto hereby give notice that will meet for the
purpose Aforesaid at the Office Of the Hon. James NJ
Tyler in Bratteboro the last saturdays ia January
aud May next, from O'Clock until O'Clock
p NJ. each Of said days and that six months from the
29th day 81 December, 1888, Is the time limited by
said court for said creditors TO present their claims to
us for examination and allowauce.
Dated at Bratleboro this 29th day Of December, 1888
WM $; NEWTON, Commissioner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18
Con.umntinn CnreII.

An old physician, retired from practice having bad
placed in his hands by East India missionary the
formula OF simple vegetable remedy for the speedy
and permanent cure OF Consumption, Bronchitis Ca
tarrh, Asthma and all throat and Lung Affections al
80 positive and radical for Nervous Debility
and all Nervous Complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in Thousands OF cases. has
felt 1t his duty to make 1t known to his suffering fell
lows Acuated by this motive and desire to relieve
human suffering. will send free Of charge to all
who desire II, this receipt, in German, French
English, with full directions for preparing and using
Sent by mail by addressing with stamp, naming this
paper, W. A. NoTEs, l49 Powers Block, Rochester ~
Y. 33eOw32
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18
CTATE OF VERMONT,
- Wiudham County CLERKS Once, Jan. Q, 1884.

ELIZA +. BOOKER vs. wM. D. BOOKER
Whereas Eliza Z. Booker Of Brattleboro, in said
county, has this day hed 10 this Office her petition
against her husband, William D. Booker, formerly Of
said BratlebOrO, now 10 parts unknown praying for
divorce from him for the cause of iuOlerabe sever
ity, which petition is returnable 10 the term Of the
county court 10 be holden at Newfaue, within and
for said county Of Windham the % Tuesday Of March,
A. d. 1884, aud 1t appearing that the said william D.
Booker resides without this state Therefore It is
dered that the said Eliza = Booker notify the said
VIM. d. Booker Of her said Petition aud Of the term
Of court 20 which the same s returnable by publish
ing the substance Of his said petition with this ORDER
three weeks successfully IN THE VERMONT PHGSI1,
printed at said BrattebOro the last publication 20 be
at least six weeks previous to said next March
term Of said county court, which publication will be
taken sufficient notice TO the said Vim. d. Booker
TO appear and make answer TO said petition.
ROYAlL TYLER, CLERK.
HAsE1Ss & SToDDAHD, Petitioners Attorneys
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18
C,rATE OF NEnMONT. MnrIhnrn S.

> The Probate Court for said District
To aiLpcrsons interested in the estate Of GEO. c.
LAWRENCE, late Of Bratteblr0 in the said district.
deceased, Greeting
Whereas Harry X. Lawrence has presented to this
Court an Instrument purpOrtng to be the last VIII VI
said deceased, for probate You hereby notified
that this Court will decide upon the probate Of said
Instrument at session thereof to be held at the
probate Office IN Bratleboro on the last Saturday Of
January, 1884, when and where you may appear and
contest the same, II you cause.
E. W. STODDARD. Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18

Legions of people have had their lives made msera-
bic by piles This painful difficulty is often induced
and always aggravated by constipation. Kidney-wort
is the great remedy for all affections of this kind 1t
acts as gentle cathartic promotes healthy action Of
faces II has cured hundreds Of cases where all 9TH
er remedies aud applications have failed. Sold BY ali
druggists - -"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18
PATENTS.
r. FL. EDDY,

r. FL. EDDY,
No. 40 state e., opposite AIIby, Boston,
Secures Patents in the United States also in Great
Britain France, and other foreign countries. Copies
OF the claims Of any Patent furnished by RENTING
one dollar. Assignments recorded at Washington.
No Agency IN the United States possesses superior "a
otftes FOR obtaining Patents dsceTtdiRing the pat
sntdbiHty Of Intentions. r. II. EDDY,
Solicitor of Patents.
TEsrIMOHIALs.
81 regard Mr. Eddy Of the most capable and
sueeessJul practitioners with whom have had oioAl
Intercourse. CHAs. mason Commissioner of Patents
"InyentorB cannot employ person more tTnstwor
thy, more capable Of securing for them carly
aud favorable consideration at the Patent once
EDMUND BUnKE, late Commissioned Patents"
Boston, Oct. 10, 1870.
R. H. EDDY, Esq.-DeAr Sir; You procured for
me, in 1910, my first patent Since then you have
acted for and advised in hundreds of cases, and
procured many patents, reissues aud extensions. /
have occasionally employed the best agencies in New
York, Philadelphia aud Washington, but still give
you almost the whole Of my business in your line
and advise others TO employ you. Yours truly,
GEORGE DRAPER.
Boston Jan. 1884.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18
No Woman

is beautiful with bad skin covered With pinples,
freckles, moth or tan have been asked many times
what will remove these unsghtly bemishes. No face
paints or powders will remove them they
ed by impure blood. The only sure remedy have
ever seen Is sulphur Bitters, and In hundreds Of
cases have never known them to fail-EGitress
Fashion tdzfffs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18
Something for all the Preachers.

Rev, H. II. Fairall d. D.. editor of the Iowa Metho.
dst, says editorially in the November QSs3) number
OF his paper: We have tested the merits Of Ely's
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Of treatmentt will cure almost every case Of catarrb
Ministers, as class are afflicted with head and throat
troubles, aud caarrh seems more prevalent than ever
We cannot recommend Ely's Cream Balm too highly -
Not liquid nor snuff. Applied to nostrils with the
finger.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18
WILBoR'S COMPOUND OF
PURE COD LIVER
OIL AND LIME.

NVtlbOr's COd.LIVeF Oil and Linhe.---
The great popularity of this safe and efcacious prep
arati0n is alone attributable to its Intrinsic worth In
the of Coughs, Colds, Asthma Bronchitis Scroll
ulouo Humors, Whooping Cough, and all consumptiye
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is at hand which will eurs all complaints Of the chest
lungs throat. Manufactured only by A. b. Wilbor
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18
Dairymeu Ge,,IDr Rich.

Progressive dairymen who are only satisfied with
the best results, are adding to their wealth and con-
ierrng benefit on societyby the rapid improvement
they are making in the art Of butter making. This
class use Wells, Richardson x Co.'S Improved Butter
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18
CTATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro IS.

= The Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested in the Estate Of EDWARD
TUCKER, late Of Heath, Mass deceased,
Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this Court will decide
upon the allowance Of the account Of CHARLES DEM
ONS, administrator upon said estate, and decree dis.
trbuton thereof to the persons entitled at session
thereof to be held at the Probate once IN Bratte.
boro, on the last Saturday Of January A. b. 1884
when and where you may appear and be heard IN the
premises IL you see cause.
e. ". sTODDARD Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18
Vegetine

WILL CURE
scrofua, scrofulous Humor, Cancer, Generous Hu-
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Bronchitis, Neuralgia, Dyspepsia, Rheum-
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Costiveness, piles, Dizziness, Head
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This preparation Is scientifically and Chemically
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system Of all impurities Of the blood II has no equal
II has never failed TO effect cure, giving tone and
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18

The timely possession Of couple Of bottles Of Ath
lophoros enabled Rev ]. f. Seminar OF St. Paris
Champaign Co., O., to do quite q work as good sam
artan in his neghborhood. He writes respecting it,
One lady who confined 10 her bed with rhenma.
tism was relieved in "a hours after beginning to take
1t, and has not had return Of the disease. Numer-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18
Mave you these dangerou. .rmn,nn,..

81 prescribe II in my practice" il the expression
used by Dr. j. A. Patmore Of Riley, Ind He referred
to samaritan Nervine, and further along says: at
cures epileptic hts.n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18

cough, pain in the side breast fever short breath
night-sweats, tickling, rising, soreness in the
throat diarrhpa, nervous debility asthmatic or
bronchial affections? II so, use at once Adamson's
Botanic Cough Basam.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18

Upholstery, draperies and curtains are imported,
furnished and put nj IN the finest style, at very
prices and at short notice, by the Paine Furniture Co
Of Boston. They send men all the country to do
this work Samples Of materials and designs are sent
by mail aud skilled wurkmen are sent TO take meas
ures aud estimate the cost This arm has ha nd an
immense stock Of the richest goods to be found any
where and at the lowest prices II is surprising the
amount Of goods they furnish for 50 little money
When you go to Boston and Wish TO the finest
stock Of furniture in all the Styles visit PAine
on Canal street opposite the Boston Maine depot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18
LtgaI Notices.
L,rArr or NrnnoNr. w..lnln.l.
CTATE ~ VERMONT. Marlboro IS.

- The probate Court for said District
To all persons Interested in the estate Of BENt.
AMIN +, RIDER late Of Marlboro ia said District
deceased, Greeting
upon the application Of MARIA RIDER, widow of slId
deceased, for the assignment Of personal properly
from said estate az the session thereof 20 be held al
the probate Office Brateboro the last Saturday of
January, a. d. 1884 when and where you may he
heard iu the premises, 10 you see cause.
T. W. STODDARD. Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18

He who takes a bride win strip the dead.
Will rob the orphan Of his crust OF bread;
SO lost to justice, equity aud right,
That man will 9teal the aged widows mite,
Piilage the palace Of the King Of Kings,
And clip the gliding from AL angels wings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-01-18

Do YOU want the best Medical Work published?
Send 2-ccut stamps TO A. p. ORDwAY & Co,
Boston, Mass, and receive O copy, free.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-03-10
A DREAM THAT CAME TRUE.
How q Burley CoIOred Burglar Got
shot I'm Southern window.

How q BurIey CoIOred Burglar Got
Shot in Southern window.
ATLANTA March 9.-About $3.50 this
morning Mrs. Hampton awoke from an
unpleasant dream, with general feeling
Of fear upon her. Finding it increasing
she awoke her husband and asked: "Do
you not hear something in the roomH"
'No," he responded, "but have had a
terrible dream. dreamedI was fighting
with burglars and was just coming of vic
torious when you woke me-"
"Well, was Just dreaming about bur-
glars too" said Mrs. Hampton, and then
she and her husband told each other their
dreams. Neither found it possible to sleep
again. Some time after Mrs. Hampton's
attention was drawn tOa window in the
front part OF the house by noise outside.
Calling her husbands attention to it Mr..
Hampton grasped Q pistol, and without
getting out of bed watched the window.
In few minutes the blind began moving,
at first cautiously, until finally 1t was
thrown wide open, revealing the face OF
burly negro pressed close to the window
pane. Hampton was about to fire when
the negro began raising the window.
Thinking be would get a surer shot by
waiting, Hampton remained motionless
until the darkey began climbing in. Then
he had raised himself on his elbow and in
quick succession fred two shots at the in.
truder, who uttered terrible groan and
Tell backward out of the window. Be.
lieving be had killed the burglar Hampton
took his time in going to the window, out
when he got there and looked out the bur.
glar was gone.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-03-10
MURDER AND THEN PERJURY.
why asteubeBvilIe Man wants o Ear.
don from Governor Hoacry.

don from Governor Hoaciy.
STEUBENvnLE, O., March 9.-At the June
term Of court, 1882, was tried one of the
most brutal murder cases in the court
records of this county. The crime was
called the "Crummy Jim murder" after
the unfortunate victim. The parties ar
rested were Tom Smurthwaite as principal,
Jack Elliott, Campbell Minton and Josiah
Wind. At the trial the evidence appeared
very damaging against Snurthwaite, until
Elliott was put on the stand, when IN a
tragic recital of the murder he affirmed
that Smurthwaite was innocent and that he
(Elliott) was the guilty one. This closed
the case, smurthwaite was cleared aud
Elliott vas sentenced to five years impris.
onment in the penitentiary.
Now the case is brought to notice again
by petition which Is being prepared for
the pardon of Elliott. One of the points
to be presented TO Governor Hoadly in
favor Of the pardon is statement made by
Elliott IA he-peEitentiary, and written
down by Stenographer Campbell, OF this
city. He gives the details of the murder,
and seys the testimony of the children as
to who did the killing was correct. In
fact be admits of his own perjury. He
says Smurthwaite did not expect to get
cleared; in fact, all the parties expected to
be found guilty. He further intimstes the
understanding was that should he take the
murder on himself all would be cleared;
and it was finally arranged that he should
confess, clear Smurthwaite and then he
was to be given a trial before a new jury,
then smurth waite was to come in and clear
Elliott. After Smurthwsite's acquittal his
attorneys advised him to plead guilty, but
he says they did not tell him the result of
such plea, but believed it was only another
plan to carry out the scheme. Because of
shouId be pardoned,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-03-10
A BRIEF REVIEW OF The WORK
Before Congress for the Coming Six
Days-POstal Matters.

Before Congress for the Coming Six
Days-POstal Matters.
WASHINGTON, March 9.-Since the intro
duc,ion of two cent letter postage there
has been an unexpected reduction in the
number of postal cards issued. For FIVE
years the average annual increase in the
issue has been fourteen per cent. Since
July lst last there has been an increase OF
eighteen per cent. in adhesive stamps and
twenty five per cent. in stamped envelopes
issued. During these eight months
the issue OF postal cards on
ly reached 256,552,75O, as against
26S, 226, 80 during the corresponding period
OF the preceding year. In consequences Of
the decreased demand for postal cards the
Postmaster General has sent letter to the
Speaker of the House informing him that
the estimates for the cost of Misunderstanding
cards during the next fiscal year may be
reduced So, 900.
In tue House tomorrow Morrison in.
tends TO report from the Ways and Means
Committee The tariff bill agreed upon by
the Esjority, and the members Of the 40
prupriaiion Committee expect TO report
the Indian appropriation bill.
The measure for the retirement and re
coinage of the trade dollar has been made
special order for Tuesday, aud the Com
mittee on the Pacific Railroad has leave to
cell up from the calendar on Wednesday
any bill which may then have been perfected
by The committee relating to the Thurman
sinking fund act or to amounts due from
the Pacific Railroad for surveying and
pstenl ling lands. The committee expect.
10 complete to morrow bill on the former
Suhiect
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-03-10
IT WILL BE A DAISY.
The 1hompson.-Smith Fight at Cleve.
land This Evening,

CLEVELAND, March 9.-To-morrow night
Mervine Thompson, the representative
krocker-out Of the Forest City, and George
Smith, colored scrapper from 81. Louis,
will spar to a finish with hard gloves at the
City Armory for $3.50 g side, and the
winner TO take GO per cent. OF the re-
ceipts. Cleveland does not rank as a
liIst-clsss resort for the short.haired
fraternity, and the fancy, in speak.
ing OF the town, usually classify Il G
cold but the coming battle has aroused
an unusual degree Of interest, aud an i'm.
mente crowd is expected TO be In attend.
snce. Though Thompson has never dis
Iipguished himself by winning any notable
fights, be has shown such wonderful abili.
ties as a slugger, that he IL regarded a.
simply invincible, aud the opinions OF good
Judges, circulated abroad, have stamped
him as the greatest pugilist In the West.
Smith is comparatively unknown In this
7 city, but that be Is good one will doubt
less be demonstrated at his meeting with
Thompson. He has won % battles with
and without gloves during his career, and II
is claimed he never yet met his equal In the
ring. Some time since he met and defeated
which achievement constitutes his trump
card. Geo. Forbes discovered him In the
West, and is backing him in the coming
match. In order to satisfy their curiosity
concerning Smiths ability, q number OF
gentlemen arranged a private set-to be.
tween Smith and local sparrer OF consid.
erable note, which took place st Prof.
Ryun's Frankfort street gymnasium few
evenings since. To say that Smith mopped
he floor with his opponent Is putting II
mild. -Four rounds. Marquis OF Queens
bury rules, were spared, and Smiths
hackers were delighted with the re.
sult. They now assert with confidence
tlst he is certain to down Thompson.
He is pronounced as both speedy and &C
cuIs,e snd ~ agile az cat, while he has
great strength and courage, Mr.. Forbes
received telegram from Pittsburgh TO-
day, informing him party Of about ffty
spt TtiJg men f'oaI tue smoky City would
be in Attendance 10 morrow evening.
Thou'TsOn will fpht at about 22i pounds
and Smith at 2OJ. The former stand, 5
feet ~ inches in height and the latter 8
feet ~ inches. rhe battle will take place
in q foot ring located in the centre OF
the spacious bail. Billy Msdden will be
nrct, ut 10 chsllsnce the winner on behalf
Of Mitchell. and d second match 10 moro
iLSL probable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-03-10

tury, sbounding in formidable counts, is
to be presented to the country and sus-
tanned by overwhelming proof. The issues
to be made upon il will 60 directly to q
determination Of the principles which un:;
derlie the whole structure Of constitutional
government Shall we return to the origi-
nal theory and practice of the fathers? Or
shall the wide departures which have
sanction from the people which will per
petuate them forever? With these ques-
tions answered, with the control Of peo-
pies aggregated power wrested from the
hands which have so long and dissstrously
abused il, we can return to those questions
of public economy which, however, impor-
tant as measures Of present policy, do not
rise to The dignity of principles whose as
sertioR and maintenance involve the inter
ests of the people for all coming time.
TEMP
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-03-10
MEXICAN EXECUTIONS.
FOnr Railroad Bandits Sentenced 20
DeAth-HOW ROsales was Shot.

Four Railroad Bandits Sentenced to
DeRth-HOw Rosales was Shot.
MArAMoRAs, March 9.-Advices from the
interior State that several Indians were
yesterday executed by the Chief Cajame,
and that several members Of his tribe
have left for other localities for fear Of him.
Rafael and Soston and Malendo Theodore
Flour and Oriotro Valesquez, bandits who
assaulted q train on the San Angela
Railroad, have been condemel to death.
The murderer Rossles, executed at the
Belem Prison, City of Ne xioo, last Friday,
for the murder of Lawyer Balado, was
marched out into the garden Of the prison
A. NJ. He stood up with the greatest
ssng froid in front of the firing party, ami,
asking them only not to fire at his face, fell
without groan on his side at the first fire.
As life was not extinct, the officers OF the
guard fred three separste shots into the
body before the doctors declared life ex'
tinct.