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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18
Nearby NIassachusetts Notes.
A TRAMP "FRoM VERMONT" CONVICTED OF
MURDER ON HIS OWN CONFESSION.


That was peculiar trial Of peculiar tramp for
the murder Of peculiar farmer Of Amherst ~ years
ago. which was concluded at Northampton Heuhes.
day night 9th inst. Moses b. Dickinson, VINO u sad
TO have been an opium eater was left by his wls anu
children because Of his pecuaries TO live alone on
his farm and was murdered one night In November,
ls7b-nobody knows Just when-by tramp farm nan1
who drifted from Vermont and was known as John.
Last March man calling himself Allen j. Adams ahu
Charles Adams was arrested 10 wild part OF Ienhes
see for forgery and with the prospect OF Joining tna
chain-qang in the mines, confessed to being the al
most forgotten John" aud the murderer OF Dickh-
son He was brought North and given trial AZ
special term of court at Northampton beginning on
Monday eth inst. A haf-dozen experts III the uetsc
ton OF insanity failed to support the plea OF tne ue
ense that the prisoner irresponsible, So Win the
Identification Of the "John" of 10 years ago ana tue
Adams OF to-day and the mans confession, Tue Jury
found the prisoner guilty Of murder in the hfst oe
gree and Judge DeYens sentenced him 70 ne ,haheei
March a. Il Is remarkable that justice should nave
overaken the fugitive after 10 years wanderlng anu
by his own admission OF guilt. This is the nrst uss,a
sentence pronounced in Hampshire county since 1913
or whereabouts.
Mai. Henry Vim has closed his dreen-
field law Office to take charge OF the smell
burne Falls cutlery works, where his previous
experience in manufacturing will be OF value
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

Market Beef--A few choice 50 90 extra IS OOAs IS ;
hrst quality OOa75O second quality, O0a6 so third
quality, I OOa4 so.
IN. B.-Choce includes nothing but stAll-fed 11Oe
to 400 h. bnllocks Extra and hrst quality include
the best fat Second and third quality include
and two and three year old steers.l
Store Cstte-Working oxen, per pair from 500 to
225 Mich Cows and Calves, IS, 4SA4s Fancy cows,
5Oas0 Yearlngs, lOa20; years old, iia3O; years
old, 24a42.
swine-western fat, live, a. 4al lac alb. North
ern dressed hogs, SC.
Sheep and LAmba-In lots, 81 90, 0Oa3 so each
extra, OOaI so; or from ~ to 5l-4c per ID.
NeAlCalves, 2HA6hc per 10.
Country Hides 7a1e per 10. Country TAllOw, q i.2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18
Market Reports.

30 STON, Dec l5.-The butter market IA unsettled
by the boom In some parts of the west. Northern
creamery sells all the way from 40 to csc pound
dairy stock 23a25c. There is no Improvement in
cheese. Potatoes aud apples are frmer.
CHICAGO. Dec. 15.-Flour Is quiet; winter wheats
"a f5a5 90; spring Wbeats s. 70al OO PATENTS 81 T5a
50. wheat closed at 81 "a; corn 40; oats, Is 7s;
pork, old s9.GO; new 50 %.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

Some on wheels and some on runners
but the surest way is afoot
-Ohristmvs tree next week Friday even.
ing, when there will be quite an entertain
ment Of an interesting character. Better all
come and enjoy il.
C. P. Barrett takes poultry for Christ
mas on Monday, Dec. 2Ist.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

H. P. Farr has bought the Watkins
house and lot near the depot; price $425O.
There is to be a Christmas tree at the
town hall on Christmas Eve, on which there
will be hung present for every child in the
parish
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

The annual winter meeting OF the yer.
mont dairymen's association Will be helo ~
bellows Falls on the 18Th, 10th and Sls. VI
January. good time is expected nr su o.
farmers, make you plans to come anu ~. .so,Ir
well az hear. Topics aud suggestions thank
fnllv recsivad O. NJ TINKHAM, Sec'y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18
West WardaI,oro,

80 A communication received from West
Wardsboro this morning may be Every essen.
sial town News" but it comes without any
name, and goes into the waste basket where
it belongs ED.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

Elder c. Goodrich of Boston will preach
in the chapel next Sunday at 1890 A. M, and
1880 ?. NJ.
The ladies' circle will meet with Mrs. s.
b. Houghton next Wednesday afternoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

1t is said that those Vermont soldiers
who were drafted in 1868 have concluded to
hold convention for the purpose Of consid-
ering their interests in connection with pen
sion5
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

The phenin aud the Rural Newly orher' o rn,
of the best aud most popular OF farmers pAps, ,or
be sent to adyAnee-pAyiug subserioers Que a,ra
&3.95, or eI.s5 in addition to Tue price % LUZ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

BOSTON. Dec. lb-Market active; prices hrmer
Sales ut medium at 24a2sc for uuwashed. Pulled
woods have sold largely at 2Ta35c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18
Rheumatism

We doubt II there Is, or can be, a specific
remedy for rheumatism but thousands who
have suffered its pains have been greatly ben
Gifted by Hoods Sarsaparllla. II you have
failed to find relief, try this great remedy.
al was afflicted with rheumatism twenty
years. Previous to 1883 found no relief, but
grew worse, and at one time was almost help
less. Hoods SaTsapaTilla did me more good
than all the other medicine l ever had"
II. 7. BALLOON, Shirley Village, Mass.
al had rheumatism three years, and got no
relief till took Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t has
done great things for me. / recommend 1t to
others" LEWIS BURBANK, Biddeford, Me.
Hoods sarsaparilla is characterized by
three peculiarities LIST, the combination of
remedial agents I'd, the prOpOTtiOni Sd, the
process of securing the active medicinal
qualities The result is a medicine of unusual
strength, eifectlng cures hitherto unknown.
Send for book containing additional evidence.
floods Sarsaparilla tones up my system,
seems to make me over" j. I. THOMPSON,
Register Of Deeds, Lowell, Mass.
"HoOd's Sarsaparilla beats all Others and
Is worth its weight In gold" /. BAIRIN0TONs
100 Bank Street, New York City.
Hoods SarsapariIla
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for S5. Mad1
only by O. l. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.
SDoses One Dollar.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

browns special greeting to his ousto-
mers next week will be a distribution of
beautiful floral embossed cards TO all buyers
of his handsome slippers or staple goods.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18
Births.

In Bratteboro, Dec. 49, son to conductor NJ.
Severance.
10 West Halifax, Dec. II, a son 20 MIR. and Mrs.
william K. Clark.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18
NEW YORK OBSERVER,
Oldest and Heat Religious and Sc
Family N0UanRuar,

All the news-vigorous edtoriAls-a trustworthy
paper for business meu. IL has special departments
for Farmers, Sunday School Teachers aud House
keepers.
The New York Observer for 1886, Gath volume, win
contain new aud never before Published series OF
IRENkUs LETTERS; regular correspondence from
Great Britain, frauce, Germany aud Italy; letters
from mission stations In India, China, Japan, Africa
aud Micronesia; original articles from men Of iuhu-
aud knowledge of affairs in different parts Of
this country and selected articles from the choicest
literary and religious publications, In poetry aud
prose.
new volume containing second series Of IrIhnus
Letters sketch OF the author aud review of bis
life aud work, will shortly be published
We shall offer this year special aud attractive in
dueements TO subscribers aud friends.
sample copies free.
1851 NEW YORK OBSERVER, New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18
For Sale.

WYE OFFER at a bargain the attractive resi-
w dence of the late JOHN l.. HALL, pleasantly
located on High street. IL has all the modern eoni
veniences ana Is one OF the most desirable places
inquire OF CUDWORTH a CHILDS, BrattebOro,
tfb0
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18
EstraYed

INRCM THE PASTURE OF the subscriber, rs lambs
IL marked with tar across the hip. Whoever will
give information shall be suitably rewarded.
40 W. Y. RICHARDSON, BrattleborO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18
Farm for Sale.

nN ACCOUNT of poor health will sell my Farm,
" consisting Of no Acres Of Land, situated
IN the south part OF Dummerston, miles from Brat
tleboro village and miles from DummersOn Centre.
Said farm is suitably divided by wall fencing, pruoi-
paly, into moving, pasture, and woodland. Buildings
all ia a comfortable condition. A nearly new two
story harm AZ by 90 feet with cellar under the whole
good running water at house aud barn. plenty Of good
fruit. For other particulars enquire Of
tf39 LEWIS HADLEY, Dummerston, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18
@arrtagEs.
DEATHS.

BEHIUB.
In Bratlleboro, Dec. IL, at the residence OF her
brother and sister, Mrs. Persis A. Hubbard, 81.
In Brattleboro, Dec. l6, DIR. c. s. Blakeslee, 70.
In BrattlebOrO Dec. 10, Mary Flanagan, 90.
In TOwnfhend, Dec 49, Mrs. Phebe p. Burnap, Gu.
In Bellows Falls, Dec. 10, Col. Russell Hyde So.
IN Bellows Falls, Nov. II, Helen K. LawtOn, wife
OF John A. Travis, 80.
In Bodie, Cal, Ov. 2s, Of malaria fever, George
l.. Putnam, a native Of Grafton, a.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-27
A PARTIAL LIST OF LANDS FOR SA.

No. .lsA good quarter section animprov.
ed in a we'll settled part of county, II
miles from city, z miles from school,
house.
No. 2. A fine tract cf land, p~artlbottom,
elegant pillow and hay land. School
house on same section.
No. 8. An extra tine d section, 55 acres
broke, large grove of trees, living
water; in q we'll settled section, five
miles from city.
No. 4. A fine ID sec. / mile from r. r.
station, Joining o school section, FIVE
acres in cultivation.
No. s. This / section yields abundance
of hay and is suitable for raising any
crop. Corners No. 4 and joins same
school section.
No. 6. An elegant 1 section, fine soil,
plenty of hay, has q small lake in
centre, joins school section "a mile
from r. r. station, joins No. 4, making
q beautiful half section.
No. Z. An improved farm, 100 acres, lO
miles from city,2 from r. r. station;
house 20x32, frame, 4 rooms plastered;
cellar stoned up; good we'll; barn 32x
So; l25 acres under cultivation; 7 acres
fruit trees 5 years old; orchard seeded
to tame grass.
No. 8 100 acres unimproved bottom land
No. 9. $50 acres, small house, barn, l2O
acres fenced with creek running
through it, 80 acres trees, 75 acres
broke, near city.
No. 10. 1880 acres in one body; a small
lake touches II corner and has a run.
ming creek Of water through the land;
hay, pasture and pillow land abundant.
Ne. IL. 800 acres. house, 40 acres broke,
living water, small grove OF trees.
No. IL. 100 acres rolling prairie, good
grass and adopted for stock raising.
No. IL. 100 acres fine prairie, plenty of
hay, watered by q small lake.
No. IA. An extra fine section for hay
or cultivation in n of the best por.
tons of the county.
No. Is. section, half mile from No. Ia,
very desirable.
No. Is. $50 acres of as fine land as car
be found in Southern Dakota, slopes
gently to the south. has fine hay, joins
school section which is watered by the
James river: 40 acres cultivated.
No. II. 269 acres, house, pranery, good
well, pasture, hay and running water;
rs acres under cultivation.
No. l8. 100 acres on Beaver Creek, fine
grass and pillow land, living water, a
grove of trees 10 years old, hard wood
and cottonwood.
No. 10. A fine quarter section, unim-
proved, located in a thickly settled
portion of the county, six miles from
city.
No. 81. 100 acres improved. on Mis-
souri, river bottom house 1926. frame,
4 rooms, bricked up cellar under whole
house, barn, shed with shingle roof to
hold go head, 6 acers trees, $50 applet,
60 acres under cultivation.
No. %. 80 acers, bottom hay land in
good location, X mile from railroad
station.
No. 70. 100 acres fine bottom land
joins Nc. %.
No. "a. 100 acres, joins school section.
afne improved farm, 2 miles from
school house. one mile from church,
stone house, stone barn, granery and
corn crib, good we'll and pump, a.
acres trees, 45 acres broke (23 plowed)
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-27
Scrofula of Lungs
Relieved.

am now 49years old and have suffered for
the last fifteen years with q lung trop HE
several mgmbers of the family on my mother.
side OF the house had died with c~onsumption
and the doctors were all agreed in their opinion
that had oonsumItion ALSO L had all the
distressing symptoms of that terrible dit ease
: nave spent thousands of dollars to arrest
the march of the disease; / have employed all
oi the usual methods, not only in my own case,
but IN the treatment of other members of INV
fanny, pat temporary relief was all that / OBJ
saihea. was unit for any manual labor for
seVeral Seafs. by chance l came into posses-
sion Or a pamphlet on Blood and Skin Dis
ease" from the Office of Swift Specific Co ;,
Atlahtt, Ga, A friend recommended the use of
swltts SPECIFIC claiming that he himself had
psen greatly benefited by it's use in some lung
sroubies, ! resolved to try il. About 4 years
alief hpns. ! found IL an invigorating tonic.
ana have used about fifty bolt es. The results
are most remarkable. My cough has left me,
b. sStsnaih pas returned, and 1 weigh sixty
POUNDS more unan.i ever did in my life. It has
been three 5tars since l stopped the use of the
meoieine, 3nt have had no return Of tie dis
ease, and there are no pains or weakness felt in
my lnngs, 1 do the hardest kind of mechani-
Cal wofS and feel as well as l ever felt since /
VIZ = boy. thes,e. know, are wonderful state
sna5 l owe%ny existence and health TODAY To
Swni5S specific. 1t is the only. medicine that
prougnt iae any permanent relief. / do not say
shao oNil Specific will do this in every case.
put most positively affirm that it has done this
mu . Tor me, and l would be recreant TO the
d hy 4 owe to suffering humanity if / failed to
this wonderful medicine. l am we'll known in
tae CITY OF montgomery, and can refer to some
OF tAe best citizens in the city,
MONTGOMERY, Ala, June Is, 1885.
Swift's Specific is %ent,rely vegetable T-o,-
use on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.. Drawer q at1.,.,
N. X, 167 W. 23d st. 0'
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-27
v nv viii You nia1

SCOVILL'S SARSAPARILLA, OR
BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP for the
cnre OF scrofnlous faint, rheumatism,
white swelling, govt, goltre, consump-
ton, bronchitis, nervous debility, mala-
ia, and all diseases arising from an i'm
pare condition of the blood. Certificates
can be presented from many leading
physicians, ministers and heads OF
families throughout the land, endorsing
SGOYlLL'S BLOOD AND LIVER
SfRUf. We are constantly In receipt
OF certificates of cures from the most
rellable sources, and we recommend it as
the best known remedy for the cure Of
the above diseases.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-27
Advice 10 Motneys.

Are You disturbed at night and broken
OF your rest by q sick child suffering and
crying with pain Of Quitting teeth If SO,
send at once and get o bottle Of Mrs
WMsnoW's SooTHINa SYRUP for Child
rem Teething. Its value is l~ncaleulable,
1t Will relieve the poor little sufferer
immediately. Depend upon it, mothers,
There IS no mistake about it. 1t cures
d~ysentery aud diarrhea, regulates the
ma M bowels, cures wind collie,
sof.ens the gums, reduces inflammation,
anu gives tone and energy to the whole
system. Mrs. Winsloso's SoothSug Sury,n
for Children Ieethsng is pIeasan 10 the
saste; and is the prescription of one Of
b Oldest nurses and and best female
physicians in the United States. and ia
Ior sale BY all druggists throughout the
world. Price % cents a bottle.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-27
Ifess ara Solid Facts.

The best purifier and system regulator
ever placed within the reach of suffering
humanity, truiy is Electric Bitters
Inactivity of the Liver, Biliousness,
Jaunsice, Constipation, Weak Kidneys, or
any dieea4e Of the urinary organs, or who
eyer feq0Eies an appetizrr, tonic or mild
> mul ipt, = II AWAY hnd Electric b tiers
tn beli aud oniy certain cur know. They
act surely aud quickly, every bottle guaran.
teed to give entire satisfaction or money
refunded. Sold at fifty cents a bottle, by
the Excelsior Drug Store of Pnrdy &
Brecht, Yankton, ID. T.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-27
Monday, the I4th Day Of Dec 1885.

WHEREAS, 1t is enacted by the ordi-
nance of the constitutional convention
held at the city of Sioux Falls
adopted September 25th, A, d. 1885,
That the state executive committee, i'm
mediately after the result OF the election
for the constitution and state officers
AID temporary seat of government, shall
have been a5tertalned, shall issue u proc.
lamation directing the Legislature elect.
ed at said election, assemble at the place
chosen at said election, as the temper
airy seat of government on the 2nd Mon
day in December, A. d. 1885. And
WHEREAS, At said election held by
virtue OF said ordinance or the Bird day
OF November last, the constitution sub
mitted at said election to the votes Of
the people of Dakota, was ratified and
adopted by a majority OF the votes cast
at said election, and the same has been
legally declared to be, and is in full force
and effect as the constitution of the
state of Dakota. And:
WHEREAS, The state executive COM
mittee have in connection with The ter
ritorial officers legally associated with
them, canvassed and complied the GER
ti6cates and returns of said election IN
accordance with law and with said ordi-
nance. and have thereby ascertained as
the result of said election, that the city
of Huron was duly chosen at said cleo
tion by the qualified electors OF the
state of Dakota as the temporary seat of
government.
Now therefore. We, Hugh J. Camp
bell, President, Joseph r, Hanson, E. P.
Beebe. A. ]. simmons, j. A. Ward,
John Cain and Stephen G.. Updyke,
members of the state executive commit
tee, by virtue of the authority in us vest
cd by the said ordinance and by law, do
hereby call upon and direct the senators
and representatives of the legislature OF
the state OF Dakota to assemble on Mon
day the l4th day of December, A. d, 1883,
the seme being the 2nd Monday of De-
cember ct the hour of twelve O'Clock
meridian at the said city OF Huron, in
the county of Beadle. in said state, then
and there to organize as the Legislature
of the state OF Dakota, and to exercise
the powers and perform the duties by
the constitution devolved upon them as
such legislature.
BY order of the constitutional con-
vention
Dated at Yanktop, ID. T., November,
gath, A.. II. 1856.
HuaH j. CAMPBELL, President.
q. p. BEEBE,
STEPHEN q UPBYKE,
JOHN GAIN,
J, r. HANSON,
JAMES A.. WARD,
A. j. SIMMONS.
State Executive Committee,
Attest: O. M REED, Secretary.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-27

back). l6 bead cattle, 2 mules, 10 hogs.
10 chickens, wagon, Mccormick reap.
er, Mccormick mower, hay rack, corn
shelter, 3 plows, q sulky) and all tools
and implements necessary. Will be
sold at q great bargain.
No. 25.ll126 acres near Midtown, has a
brown stone quarry with excellent
rock.
No. s6. 1850 acres neal No. 25, excel
lent land.
No. ". 100 acres in same township az
No. rs and No. 26ss
No. 2S. 100 acres near Carthage, Miner
Co., extra fine land.
No. 70. Nearly so acres on James river,
fine hay land, with river front of nearly
u mile; some timber.
NO. 81. 100 acres In northwest part OF
Clay county, No. l land, in q good
settlement.
No. 81 800 acres, brick house, 4 rooms
and attic, frame granery l2x33, tem ,
poiary stable and cattle sheds, we'll,
2 acres trees, l40 acres broke, rs acres
hayland, Joins school section.
No. 80. 400 acres of the best land in
1ankton county, all good for cultiva-
ton or for hay, beautiful spring Of
water, new house 20x24 on stone
foundation. 40 acres broke.
No. "a. Valuable stock farm, highly
improved, situated on James river, 26
miles from Yankton, 5 miles from i'm
portant railroad station and town,
affordlng good market, near a large
giist mill, watered by river and fine
creek which rum through entire pas
ture. Enough hay, feed and seed for
spring sowing; 400 acres bottom, 1900
acres pasture and pillow land, 500 acres
of which is broke and 300 acres plowed
back last fall; HOO acres fenced In
three pastures; two fine dwelling
houses with many modern improve.
ments; barn and shed 2Sx4O ami l4x
40; stone hog house, shingle roof PAX
40, corn CRIB, sheds for $50 head cattle.
improvements worth $4,000; all new
machinery and implements necessary:
100 head of cattle; 140 hogs, 10 horses.
Good reason for selling. Will be sold
III a bargain.
No. 35. Stock farm on James river. 1850
acres. The river runs through the
premises afording abundant water
and $50 acres hay land on each side:
y acres fenced with wire, 200 acres
in crop last year. This farm Joins q
school section Of $40 acres. The i'm.
provements consist of frame dwelling.
barn and sheds for 400 head of cattle.
Ii desired purchaser can buy live stock
and implements.
Mo. SO. ISL acres af fine high bottom
land improved, the choicest piece of
land on the bottom in Yankton
county.
No. 81. 1G0 acres on Beaver Creek.
No. 80. 240 acres, nine miles from city,
house, barn, granary and corn CRIB.
good well and a creek of never falling
running water. Plenty of hay land:
10 acres in crop, rented for one-third
crop which will be included in sale
for sale at a bargain.
No. 30. 160 acres of extra fine land.
Joins No. SO, making q superb farm Of
400 acres.
No. a. A beautiful quarter section one
fourth mile from city limits, has a fine
binding site and abundant hay land.
This is an extra fine quarter section.
and capable of highest cultivation
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-11-27

7. 3. Culver, Of Westfeld, Chaatau.
qua county, N. r., was afflicted with
s~cfoiaious eruptions over the back and
thigh, accompanied with nausea and
neuralgia pains in the head, SO severe
mat on one occasion he fell I'M
conscious in the street. Physicians
telling to do gorid. he commenced using
Srandreth,s Pils-ive every night for a
week, then rested three days, and took