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DRAGER AND OLSEN.
LAST OF THE TRIO OF THE LOWELL
MURDERERs ARE EXECUTED.
Both of the Mon Make Short Addresses
From the scafFold- History of
the Crime.

PLAcERyILLE. October I6th.-At an early
hour this morning there was consid-
cradle OF stir around the Court-ho use at
Placeryille. The evening before Sheriff
]. NJ. Anderson had given out some fifteen
or twenty permits to parties to witness the
hanging of Draper and Olsen. two of the
Lowell InurdereIs, John Henry Myers the
third, having been hung on the SOth of
November last.
The doomed men had slept from few
minutes past midnight to $50 A. NJ, when
they were aroused. At that hour the Cath
Ole priests, Fathers Cline and Hemberry,
were admitted TO the prison and were soon
administering the last Christisn rites.
A few minutes later the Sheriff entered
the large cell and in clear voice read the
death-warrant to Drager. The latter lis.
tened attentively, and at its conclusion re-
marked, with an air of satisfaction, That
is all right" He kept close watch of all
who entered the door, and TO those whom
he knew he would advance, shake hands
cordially and cheerily say good morning"
Olsen, while apparently ready to meet
his fate, had not that air of assignment.
He was quite sick at the stomach, and a
physician had to be summoned to admin
lister an opiate. The death warrant was
read to Olsen in the snail cell, after which
the visitors were requested to retire. Ia q
few moments the condemned men, sup
ported on either side by Deputy Sheriff.
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BRIEF HIsroRv OF THE CRIME.

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CRIME.
The crime for which Drager and Olsen
paid the penalty with thsir lives was COM
mitted on the oath of March, 1883, on a
lonely ranch in FL Dorado county, about
seven miles from Folsom Mr.. Lowell was
an old msn, who was in charge of one
ranch in Sacramento county, near this city,
and the rancn in lei Dorado county, where
he was murdered, both of which belonged
to his son, William Lowell. He was last
seen alive on the FL Dorado comfy ranch,
on the oath of March, by persons working
upon the adjoining ranches. He was then
in company with three men, two OF whom
had guns in their hands, walking about
the place, which he was evidently pointing
out TO his visitors.
From that time forward nothing was
seen OF him, and il was. s1ne time before
he was missed. as the People shout the Ell
Dorado place suppos be yas at the Sac
ramento ranch, while his ffienGs here sup
posed be vsS up ~ be other place. Dur
ing the month OF May 1t eegan 10 be whts-
persd about that } In Bosyel was missing.
and his son, Niiiistn Lowell, formerly on
the police force in this CRY. at once COM
mfnceG search for him He visited the
El Dorado ranch, sud found that 8 number
OF valuable horses bad disappeared, and
was unable 10 md any clue 10 the Hnere-
abouts of MS fath,r Resurning to Sacra-
mento be reported the less of the horses TO
Chief of Police Lee and il vas soon ascer-
tanned that some If the horses had been
sold at auction il this city by Mr.. Bell,
who said they we're brought to him TO be
sold for Henry Myers.
While officers here were tracing up the
horses the 5adv o. the murdered man IVES
aceidently discovered buried in the rubbish
in an cid cellar en- the II Dorado county
ranch. Same Re;ahbors bad gone to the
place to get q windlass belonging TO them,
and viich bad been borrowed by Mr..
Lowell to clean cut deep well which was
located shHrt Gistsnes from the little
cabin III which be lived when st the farm.
Near the road obce stood large hotel,
which bad been burned some time before,
and under which there had been a cellar.
When the neiethsfs ssd removed the wind
lass ffara the well they locked for some
thing % cover up The opening, and discov-
cred 10 the Gel aE al old door. When they
picked up this door 10 place il over the
we'll ihey noticed a very offensive smell,
which let them 70 make an examination,
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and accompanied by their spiritual adj
visers, emerged from the prison and as
cended the scaffold, which had been erected
in the jail-yard.
After the men had taken their position
on the fatal trap, Under Sheriff Winchell
asked Drager if he had any remarks to
make. He threw a hasty glance over the
small party, and in a clear and audible
voice said These are my last moments
on earth. | wis To thank you, Mr.. Ander-
son, and Mr.. Winchell, for your kind treat
ment. Mr.. Anderson has been father to
me, and Mr.. Winchell a coed friend l
thank my lawyers Carpenter, Mr.
Irwin and Mr. Bennett--for what they
have done for me. I say good-by TO all Of
you. My time has come, and | must 60.
l have done no wrong, l have committed
no crime, aGd have no fear to meet my
Savior. Il l have made enemies, boys,
may the Lord forgive me
AT the conclusion CT Drager's remarks
Olsen was asked if he desired TO talk: He
replied: feel thankful 10 you all for the
many ki1unesses that | have received. l
am very sick and cannot say much. Coed
by"
The mems arms and legs were then pin
Toned and the black caps adjusted.
The trap was sprung, and the two men
were launched into eternity with PRAYER
upon their lips. They dropped six feet six
inches. Both necks were broken and
neither of them moved muscle
Drs. Wren and Meglone, who had hold
of the pulse, made the following report
Drager-FiFst minute, so pulsations; third
minute. As; fifth minute, $50; seventh min
ute, 1885, tenth minute. co. thirteenth min
ute, none. Olsen-First minute, 60; third
minute, 100; fifth minute, 81; seventh min
ute. So tenth minute, none.
In eighteen and a half minutes after the
drop fell the men were pronounced dead,
and their bodies taken down and placed in
collins.
In his last interview Olsen said his true
name was John Olson Christianson. He
said he had mother and father living in
Sweden. and he hoped they would never
hear of his unfortunate end.
MYERS STATEMENT.
Shortly before Myers was executed,
which took place on December 1st, he made
another statement, calling on God as a wit
ness for its truihfulness He said the gun
was discharged accidentally in his hands,
killing Lowell, and that neither Drager
nor Olsen bad anything 10 DO with the
murder After telling about the disposal
of the horses, he concluded: This is all
have to say all l can remember, and my
last words. The prisoners advised me to
put the blame on Olsen aud Drager, they
being single and me having family.
am very sorry about the lies | have told,
and did wrong to them. They never knew
about this crime before. and Drager and
Olsen took no part in the killing whatever
/ am now TO my grave, and to die, and
will take my death with pleasure. So
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NOTICE TO CREDITORs.-EsTA OF
IS hereby given BY the undersigned, Executrix
of the last will of CALVIN p. aENSLEf,
deceased. TO the creditors of, and all persons
having claims against the said deceased. 10
exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers,
within ten months after the first publication OF
this notice. 70 the said Exeeutrix at the Office OF
Add C. Hinksoa, Nc. 627 street, cranento
City in the county OF SaeraM ehto.
MARY A. HENSLEY,
Executrix of the last viii Of Calvin p Hensley,
deceased.
ADD. o. FfrsKsoS, Attorney for Exeeutrix.
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NOTICE OF EXECUTORS SALE OF REAL
IN estate-Notice is hereby given that in pur-
suance of the order of the honorable Superior
Court of the city ard county of San Francisco,
State of California, Department No. 9, probate
thereof duly made and entered on the Sth day
of October, A. ID. 1882 in the matter of the estate
of LET FICE r. HICKMAN, deceased, the I'M
dersigned executor of the last will and tesla
sell at private sale, in pal BEL. subject to
firmation by said Superior Court. on or after
FRIDAY, the list day of FcSIMBER, A. ID.
1889, all the right, title and hterest which the
SAID LETTUCE R. EICKN at the time of her
death had, or which her estate has since ac-
quired. in or to all that certain piece or parcel
of land situated in the city of Sacramento,
county of Sacramento. State OF California,
bounded snd particularly described as follows,
to wit: The south half Of lot number five (5) in
the block bounded by street, d street, Seventh
street and Eighth st eet according to the Off
cial map of said city of Sacramento, together
with all and singular the tenements, heredita-
ments and appurtenances thereunto be onging
or in any wise appertainiHg. Terms Of sale:
Cash in gold coin of the United States of Amer
lea; fifteen per cent. of the purchase price to be
paid upon acceptance of bid. balance TO be paid
upon confirmation OF sale by said Superior
Court; deed at purchasers expense; sale TO be
made 10 the highest bidder; sale to be madesub-
ject to confirmation by said Supe rior Court.
Bids or offers must be in writing and will be re-
ceived by the undersigned executor at the Office
Of Charles F, Hanlon, Esq. rooms No. 16 and "A.
Phelan Building, No. sos Market street, city and
county Of San Francisco State of California. or
may be flied with the Clerk of said Superior
Court. Department in said city and county Of
San Francisco Bids may be made at any time
after the first publication of this notice and be-
fore the making Of the sale. Dated, october 3,
1889. CoURTLIND f. DRUM,
Executor of the last win and testament of
LETTICE r. HICKMAN, deceased.
CHARLES F. HsNLOS, rooms l6 and "A, Phelan
Building, San Francisco, California, attorney
forsRid executor. slO-td
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IHE SADnLE RQcE
ST. DAViD'S,

ST. DAVfD'S,
SI5 Howard ST., near Third, San Francisco.
A FIRST CLASS LODGING HOTEL, CON
"A tanning 300 rooms; water and gas in each
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allowed to use the linen once used by another;
a large reading room hot and cold water baths
free. Price of rooms-Per night, 90 and % cents;
per week, from g UPWARDS. Open all night.
X. HUGHES, Proprietor.
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CALIFORNIA STATE BANK.
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA.
Does a General Banking Business.
Draws Drafts on all Principal Cities ofthe World.
SACRAMENTO BANK.

FTyHE OLDEST SAVINGS BANK IN THR
1 city, corner of ] and Fifth Streets Sacra-
mento. Guaranteed capital, 100000; paid up
capital gold coin, $500 900; loans on real estate
February l, 1889, S2,747,375; term and ordinary
deposits, February l. 1889, 81, SIS S99. Term and
ordinary deposits received, and dividends paid
i'll January and July. Money loaned upon real
estate only. The Bank does exclusively a saw
ings bank business. Information furnishediupon
application to W. P. COLEMAN, President :.
ED. R. HAMILTON, Cashier. 4p-h
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-27
BELLOWS FALLS.

A narrow escape from fatal ac-
cident was that experienced by the
party of ladies' and gentleman who
went for pleasant sail, last Sunday,
in the steamer owned by Blake & Co.
1t is q small affair for a steamer, but
has made many successful trips from
here to Charlestown, but through
carelessness or inability to manage it,
control was lost and it was only saved
from going over the Falls by striking
on short rock that projects just
above the Falls. A hole was stove
into the boat, but their cnes of dis
tress brought help just in time.
MORAL. Don't go sailing Sunday,
especially with those who cannot man
age boat.
The Ladies of the Congregational
Church will give lawn party on the
grounds of E. H. Sawyer. An en-
joyable time is anticipated.
Several from this Relief Corps will
attend the School of Instruction held
at White River junction this week.
The graduating exercises held at
Opera Hall Friday eve, by the pupils
of the high school, was a success in
every sense of the word. The Hall
was literally packed.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-27
ANDOVER.

Mrs. Benz. Austin, Mrs. VIM.
Pettingill and Lewis Taft are i'm
proving.
Andover Sunday School was rep
resented at the convention last week
by IA members. All report a good
time.
A. j. Demary of Ludlow is at
Samuel Farrar's, moving the old red
store and converting it into carriage
house.
The visitors in town for the past
few days were Mr.. Bronson and Mrs.
Boynton of Manchester, Mr.. & Mrs.
Arnold of Bellows Falls at Benz.
Austin's, Eddie Tarbell of North
Brookfeld, Mass. at VIM. Rowell's.
John Cook and wife of North Spring.
field at Abner Feltt's.
K. M. Pierce and family left last
week for South Lancaster, Mass.
where they expect to make their home
in the future.
Mrs. Farnsworth of Glens Falls,
N. Y. has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. Lewis Howard.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-27
SCHOOL MEETINGS.

The village school meeting was a
very tame affair. The following
officers were chosen: Moderator.
Fred Vale; Clerk and Treasurer, G.
u. Smith; Prudential Committee, F.
Z. Dean; Collector, F. C. Dean :;
Auditor, A. f. Cudworth. Voted to
have 30 weeks of school, divided in
to three terms, and not to admit
scholars from out the district.
In the Winhall Hollow district a
stormy time was had. The meeting
convened at one o'clock and wrangled
over the right of two women to vote
until about five o'clock, when one
party, shaking the dust from their
feet, pulled up stakes and went home.
The meeting then chose the following
officers: Moderator, Joshua Barn
ard; Clerk and Treasurer, Geo.
Barnard; Collector, Il. L. Wood
Auditor, John Barnard; Prudential
Committee, John Barnard, Calvin
Phillips, G. V. Bryant. Voted tax
of soc.
District No. elected the follow.
ing officers: Moderator, S. M. Hol
den; Clerk, j. M. Davenport; Com
mittee, S. M. Holden; Collector anC
Treasurer, III. III. Collins; Auditor
John F. Wiley. Voted to have p
weeks of school.
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SIMONSVILLE.

Sunday, June so, will be Children's
day. Service at 80. 1t is desired
that all who can should bring flowers.
Ladies Society will meet with Mrs.
G.. B. Chase Saturday afternoon,
July 9th.
Mrs. H. N. Beebe is reported very
sick. Daniel French is no better.
A few relatives and neighbors OF
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Chase assembled
at their home Wednesday evening,
June 10, to inform them that they
were just passing the tenth annivers-
airy of their marriage. A pleasant
evening was passed, and at their de-
parture they left several substantial
tokens of remembrance, one of which
was beautiful hanging lamp from
the mother, brothers and sisters of
Mrs. Chase.
Arrivals this week are Mrs. S. c.
Clough and son Of North Troy, at
O. w. Leonard's. Mrs. Sumner
Heselton of Wilton, n. II. and Mrs.
Cephas Heselton of Ludlow, at Mrs
A. M. STANDARDS.
S. P. Carlton visited his brother,
Leon, at Brattleboro on Saturday.
A very successful term of school
closed here on Friday Of last week
Scholars enrolled were: Fannie Has
eltine, Matte Peabody, Eva Hasel
tine, Eta Virgins, Stella Fuller
Alma Hesaltine, Arthur Fuller, Ors
Virgins, Willie Haseltine, Harr.
Peabod, Alton Hubbard and Arthur
Marsh. No absent, tardy or dismiss
al marks. Whole number, ~. Aver
age daily attendance y. M. Anni'
Hubbard, teacher.
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STATIONS RIVER.

A. II, Sabin is expected home
next Saturday to remain until Sep
TENDER.
The resignation Of Prof. Willard,
~ reported in the Times, takes our
people by surprise. The Professor,
although radical is popular teacher.
That there should be differences Of
opinion IL not uncommon, or that he
shonld fail 10 please every one Is not
strange, but his leaving II is feared
will make breach that will be hard
TO heal. Mr.. and Mrs Seymours
withdrawal from the Institution Is
also reported. They have not been
here long but had become very pop
ular In the village aud society where
in they moved, and II was supposed
they were popular in the Academy.
DR.. X. A. Severance, formerly OF
this place and who n few years age
sold his home and business TO DR.. d.
Campbell and moved TO Bellevue, o,
hio, Is unable TO do business and il
not expected to recover. His age il
sc years.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1889-06-27
WEST TOWNSHEND.

The Busy Bee entertainment of the
10Th, was a success.
School closed last week Friday with
a picnic in the grove in the afternoon.
Miss Lou Wood returned home
last week Thursday from Mortified
Seminary.
Mr.. & Mrs. S. O. Garfield and
children went to Peru last Saturday
to visit her relatives at that place.
Mrs. Ronello Wheeler and three
children returned to her home in Con-
cord, n. H. this week. Her sister,
Miss Ida Boyden, returning with her.
Mrs. Eliza Dana of Woodstock
and her son, Willie Dana, and wife
of Turner's Falls, Mass. were guests
at Oscar Garfeld's last week.
Norman Wood and wife were call
ed to Chester last Friday to attent
the funeral of Mr.. Hawkins.
Mr.. & Mrs. John Page and two
children have been visiting at L. w
Pages, returning to their home il
Manchester Monday.