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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-11
Isaac Sawtell's Confession.
He Describes to the New Hampshire SUI
Preme Court the Horrible Brutality of
his Brothers Murder.

MS BrOthef'H Murder.
Isaac SawtelIs story was told before the
judges OF the New Hampshire supreme
court on Monday. The hearing took place
at the state house, in the Senate chamber
which was packed to its full capacity, and
there was much excitement in the city. 1t
will be recalled that the murder of Hiram
Sawtell by his brother Isaac took place
near Rochester, y. H., early i'm February
last. In preparation for the murder Isaac
Sawtell had got the mother of himself and
Hiram to Rochester on some pretext, ac-
companied by the little daughter of Hiram.
He then decoyed Hiram from Boston to
Rochester on the pretence that this daugh-
ter, Marion, was i'll. When Hiram reached
Rochester Isaac met him at the railroad
station, took him in a wagon, carried him
out some distance into the woods, and
there brutally murdered him and cut his
body in pieces. Isaac has told many con
tlicting stories about the murder, but his
confession before the court was in sub
stance that he had previously looked up the
place to commit the murder, the deed to be
done in deserted shanty in the woods I'M
less Hiram signed paper making over
certain property to him. He had bought a
revolver with which to do the murder, and
pick, shovel and hatchet with which to
dig the grave and dispose of the body.
When he took Hiram into the open wagon
at Rochester station he had the shovel,
pick and Ratchet in the wagon covered up
with blankets. Isaac pretended to Hiram
that he was going to take him where his
little girl was, and Hiram became uneasy
when Isaac turned down an old road into
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-11
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SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN
For 1892.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-11
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Dr. David KennedY's Favorite Remedy is an
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-11

The condition of Cyrus w. Field has
greatly improved and lac is expected to re-
cover.
The alumni of Dartmouth college are
raising a fund of $4,000 which will be
used in improving the gymnasium and nit
ting up an enclosed athletic field.
Nine men were killed by the collapse of
the Shepard building at st. Paul, Mimi,
Friday morning. Five men were injured
three of whom are in precarious con-
diton.
A work train broke down at Ottawa.
Ohio, last Saturday night and - men were
precipitated into the river from a 3O-foot
ledge. Three Of them were killed out
right and - were injured,
The report of Il terrible mining disaster
comes from St. Etienne, in the department
of Loire, and the centre of one of the rich
est cOal-iields in France. An explosion of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-11
Four Trains in One Wreck.

An extraordinary wreck occurred at East
Thompson, Conn, on the New York and
New England main line, last Friday morn
ing. \ special freight east-bound crashed
into freight train. A few moments later
the overdue Long Island express dashed
into the wreck, and Engineer Tabor and
Fireman Fitzgerald were killed. In few
moments more the boat train appeared and
its wreck was added to that of the other
three trains The only other man killed
was an unknown traveller in the sleeper
The wreck took fire and burned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-11
Christmas
Gifts.

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slippers you can give them solid
comfort for the whole winter and
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every day in the week.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-12-11

The Bomb Thrower and clerk Ruled
aud several Wen Wounded---the Ma
Mae First Demanded the Payment of
sI.25U, 900.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16
A singular Partition.

A case which is believed by lawyers
to have no parallel in legal history has
just been brought out in the Norfolk
county court at Dedham. The late Il.
W. Shapleigh, of Brooklyn, N. Y, died
leaving an estate of 100000 for thirty
heirs, with no provision as to its dis
posal that would stand the test of the
courts. There was found, however, in
an old wallet paper m his well known
handwriting, but without his signature,
which disposed Of about half Of the prop
erty TO individuals. mostly nearest rela-
tives. Some Of these would not get a
penny il the estate was settled by proc
ess Of law. A family meeting was forth
with held, and it was agreed by all to
abide by the apparent wishes Of the late
Mr.. Shapleigh. They also decided To set
apart sum to maintain cemetery at
West Lebanon. Me-, in which Mr.. Shap-
leigh always had deep personal inter
est. The lawyers say there WAS never
such case brought to their notice be
fore.-Springfeld Republican.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16
Poison in Eels

NJ. Mosso, of Turin, having carried out
. series of experiments with the blood of
cells finds that it possesses marked poi
sonous properties. Even to the tongue
it has an insupportable acridity. and a
very small quantity of the serum is suf-
iicient 10 kill dog Half cubic cent?
meter injected beneath the skin of dog
weighing thirty five pounds killed IL in
four minutes At this rate. an eel
weighing five pounds would contain
enough poison to dispatch ten men The
blood Of animals thus poisoned cannot be
made to coaguate. just rs after the bite OF
serpents Fortunately the blood Is inert
when introduced via the stomach, and II
loses It's toxic properties when heated. :
Brooklyn Eagle.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16
An Anecdo,e of Ericsson.

One good story of Ericsson is missed
from the hundreds that are now going
about Il was told many years ago that
the famous inventor was invited to hear
Ole Bull play the violin. His reply was
that he had no time for such friyolity
as he had been taught to regard music.
that he never had an ear for it anyhow.
that II would he q waste of his valuable
time and breach upon his staid daily
habits. But somehow his friend man
aged 10 bring the two great geniuses
together The meeting was said to have
occurred in the inventors shop. A violin
was produced and Bull began TO play
while the inventor worked. Pretty soon
Ericsson paused in his work, then he
dropped his tools and listened spellbound
TO the magical tones of the musician.
He said SO the story ran. he had always
felt that something had been wanting in
his life. and that he had never known
what 1t was until that day.-Musical
Courier
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16
Trusting a Stranger.

A queer story is told about Maine
character who recently won an unenvi-
able notoriety While we'll known
Baptist clergyman. Rev. q. V. Hanson,
was coming from Lewiston by train
about year ago, an elderly man in the
same car inquired whether there was
any one present going to SSowhegan.
Mr.. Hanson told him he resided there,
whereat this man counted ont $500, and
gave the same 10 Mr.. Hanson to deposit
in the First National bank.
The circumstance passed from his
mind until one day looking over his pa
pera Mr.. Hanson discovered by the re-
ceipt given him by Cashier Page that
the man who intrusted him with the
$500 was none other than Micah w. Nor.
ton, of New Portland. Either Norton Is
a pretty good reader Of physiognomy OF
thinks he is.-Somerset Reporter.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16
Cant. watts, Gin to rhoma.ton.

One of the most pathetic scenes wit
messed in this state for long time
marked the exercises attending the pres
entation of the new building to the
town of Thomaston, Me-, by Capt.
Samuel Watts. The old captain had
falling out with the town a number Of
years ago, and be cleared out, with all
his taxable property, going to Boston.
In later years his heart changed and he
made the town the muniilcent gift. Said
he, when he made his little speech:
Il am human. have my likes and
dislikcs, which is applicable to most Of
mankind. have lived to the age
OF more than threescore-and-ten-eight
years more. Mr.. Chairman and citizens
OF Thomaston, | say TO one and all, |
stand before you willing to forgive and
ask to be forgiven. Mr. Chairman,
wish to say before taking my seat that
my desire is, at the end of my earthly
career, | shall be laid in yonder GENE
terry side by side where my wife and
most of my children lie moldering in
| the dust" The brave old mariner said
a few words more, and then had to give
up. overcome by his emotions. The peo
Pile Of Thomaston are full Of warm and
affectionate words for him.-Bostor
journal.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16
Work Of Young Princes.

Those who think that being prince Is
a pretty easy job are requested to turn
their attention to the present crown
prince of Germany, aged years. and
his under study. Eitel Frederick, aged o
years. These two helpless little rats
have lust one hour and a half day in
which to play. They get up at O'Clock
in the morning. go to their studies at 2
o'clock, and are drilled all day long,
learning the trade of king and how to
kill people in the speediest possible man
ner.
The poor children are denied the priv
ilege Of sliding down q, banisters. They
cannot run oil after hand organs and get
lost. They cannot jumpon and on street
cars nor peg snowbalis at windows,
running away from the policemen and
hiding under sidewalks, TO DO dragged
out by the hind leg They cannot play
"hookey" from school and goswimming
No; they have to sit around quietly anc
bo careful of their clothes. The indica
tons are very strong that they will eithel
have fits or whiskers by the time they
are I2 years old. Chicago News
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16
THAT POET or The FUTURE.

rive been reading. Mr. Riley In a recont maya
zine
OF your Poet ~ the future WIN tho sshiy TUT"
mirn
OF the careless, simple fashion In which hen
choose TO como
with the beauty OF his bugles ovcrhaiancing the
drum;
And by what his hands hold not and BY what he
does not wear,
I rather think I'D know him. u met aim any
where;
Bu, really. Sir Riley. do not clearly SEQ
How You can at such q distance say thas the
poets he
For t may be that this singer who shall our sous
confess
And come 70 US with bugles-will wear them on
her dress;
That We shall find her shining with pearls upon
Or rndian, 10 some cottage as she lulls her babes
TO rest.
In the choir OF the cathedral we may hear her
pure voice swell,
Or murmuring some sweet measure as she serves
us from the well;
For her hands may not be sunburned-aithougn
her gloves be tan;
And your poet, Mr. Riley. may not be at all q man
Oh. the Poet Of the Future shall find welcome and
have room,
Whether singing at the piowshare or sweeping
with broom;
But this honest arm Of Labor that you speak o
~ your song.
Always TO him pertaining. may itnot 70 "ner
| belougf
For some women's palms" are sisters TO th
! honest tosler'se too
4 And they cannot always fold them when tn
plowmans toll Is through
And IL mny be- that this poet, on whose comm
| " aprpe.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16
A slight Mistake.

One Of our popular young men, wish
ing TO accompany one of our sweetest
young ladies to church ON last Sunday
night, wrote her note She replied
what the reply was We don't know-and
handed il TO the dusky bearer. who. ON
his way back. took the liberty of licking
the envelope and sealing it up. On
reaching the room of the young man lac
was met by Juddie Pitcher, who seized
the note. scanned il for "a moment. then
placed the side which had been sealed
up TO his lips and impressed upon II a
fervent kiss. remarking at the slime time.
"She scaled this up A broad smile
played over the little .darky,s face as he
replied, No. sir. boss. sealed dat letter
up. Warrenton GA Clipper.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16

Cold and moisture combined have a torporiz-
ing effect upon the bodily organs, aud the III
gestiye and seeretive processes are APT 20 be
more fardily performed in winter than I'm the
fall The same II true also Of the cxcretory
functions. The bowels are often sluggish, ana
the pores OF the skin throw on but httie waste
matter 1T this season. The system, therefore,
requires opening up n little, and also purifying
and regulating, aud the safest, surest and most
thorough tonic and Alternative that can DC used
for these purposes Il Hostettcr's stomach hitteTs,
Persons who wish 10 escape the rheumatic
twinges the dyspeptie agouies, the painful ulH.
turbsnceg OF the bowels, the bilious attacks, and
this nervous visitations, ~ common Al this time
of the year, will do well to reinforce Their sys'
TENS with this renowned vegetable stomachle
and lnytgorant II improves the appetite
Strengthens the stomach, cheers the spirits, and
Tenoyntes the whole physlqne.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16
A Professional Appeal.

The following letter was received by a
physician from a man. whom he knew
practicing medicine and desiring counsel
dear Dock | have a pashunt who's ply
steal sines shows that the windpipe has
liberated off and his lungs have drop
down into his stomick have given hymn
every thin without eject her father is
welthy honable and iniiuenshal as he is
member of assembly and god nose don't
want to loose hymn what shall ! do ans
by return male. Yours frat. Medical
Gnzette.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16

Minnehaha. 8. D., has just finished
new court house nc a cost of Si25,OOO
Over SiO, 900 worth uf vaults were ordered
in. and recently the company making
the contract was notified that the safes
could not be accepted. The understand
ing was that no one could open the
vaults unless he had the combination
or was an expert at safe blowing.
Last week Edward H. Saunders,
plumber, not over II years old. entered
the county clerks Office while the clerk
was endeavoriag to open one Of the new
vaults The combination had been lost,
and finally the clerk gave up the job.
Young Saunders. WHO was standing by,
eaid he could open it. County Commits
sioner Mckee offered TO give Saunders
SiOaif he could open the safe. The
proposition was accepted. The young
lad placed his ear to the door, listened
to the fall of the tumblers, and in few
moments the door swung open. Saunders
was turned out OF tie room and the com
bination was changed. Another trial
was given the Young genius and again
the door flew open. The chairman oil
the county commissioners has informed
the safe company that their safes would
not be accepted, and awaited their fur
Their orders.
Saunders has since opened vaul
Of the Hall make in one OF the leading
banks of the city as easily as If he knew
the combination. In one Of the letter
that passed between the commissioner
and the safe company the latter agree 4
forfeit $4,000 If the lad can open an,
vault without first knowing the comb
nation. Plumbers Trade Journal
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16

DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
is the world-famed remedy for all
chronic weaknesses and distressing
arrangements so common to Ameri-
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boon. Guaranteed to give salts
faction in every case, or money re-
funded. See guarantee printed on
bottle-wrapper.
A Book of leo pages, on "Wo-
man: Her Diseases, and How TO
Cure Them" sent sealed, in plain
envelope, on receipt of ten cents, in
stamps. Address, Worlds Dispen-
sary Medical Association, No. e63
Main Street, Buffalo, n. Y.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16

To prove the ownership of sl5 COW
the costs were $40 in Squire Schwab's
court Monday afternoon. 1t took from
2 o'clock to : o'clock to examine the sew
enty.five witnesses. 1t seems that Frank
Groneman, West End dairyman, lost
COW. and found her in the stables Of
Fred Rooster, his neighbor. A replevin
of the animal followed, and the jury
gave GronenIan his COW, with 81 dam
ages. The COW. covered with ribbons,
was hauled III glory to the squire's office.
Cincinnati Times-Star.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16

the properties Of guttapercha, but with
a higher dielectric resistance, is claimed
by DIR. Purcell Taylor, Of London. II il
TO be called '.purcellite. and is said TO
be exceedingly tough and elastic, capa-
BILE of being given any color. and Of being
made either a. nble or rigid, and TO be
only ne-tortieth as expensive as gutta-
pereha. -Afkansaw Traveller.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16
VALUABLE DISCOVERY FOR THE
BLIND.

Dr. La Grange wishes to make known his Nes
Treatment for the cure of all diseases of the Eye
-Cg,dract, Dcfectfue Vision, Inflammation. esc-,
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aud nerves of the eye, removing pain almost IN,
fundamentally II Is q marvellous discovery and
a blessing to the sufferer
For further particulars address with stamped
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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16

THRRE Ia more catArrh In this SECTION Of the
country than all other diseases put together and
until the last few years was supposed 10 be In
curAbie. For great many years doctors pro.
nounccd II a local diseases and prescribed Local
remedies, aud BY constantly falling 70 cure VITO
local treatment, prpnounevd " lucnfaDle.
science has proven cmtarrh 10 be constitutional
disease, aud therefore requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Cutarrh Cue, manufactured
constitutional cure on the market II IL taken
internally In doses from ten drops 20 Ateaspnun
full. IL acts directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces 81 the system. They offer 500 for any
case Il fails 10 cure send for circulars and tes
timonialx. Address
F.J.CHENEY & co Toledo, o.
HD- sold BY Druggists, Use.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16

Said Pine street lawyer TO his youn Z
clerk. why weren't you at the Office ear
lier this morning.
beg pardon, sir, but ] am a reformer.
believe that the Office should seek the
man, not the man the office Texas Slit
ings
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16

Teacher-lt seems you are never able
TO answer any of my questions How
is this, my little boyf
Little Johnnie--If | knew the things
you asked me. ma'am, dad wouldn't go
TO the trouble Of sending me here.-Har-
peT's Bazaar.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16
ceSsuMprIos SURELY CURED.

To THE EDITOR: Please inform your readers
that ! have a positive remedy for the above,
named disease. by Its timely use thousands OF
hopeless cases have been permanently cured.
shall be glad 10 send two bottles of my remedy
free 70 any OF YOUR readers who have eonsump
tion III they viii send HE their express and post
Office address. Respectfully,
r. A SLoCUM, NJ. c.,
ISL Pearl street. New York.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16

Crayon-Nice piece Of eanvasi Well, Of
course il is What OF itf
Criticus-I was thinking II was too bad
to spoil IL with one Of your landscapes.
Wins not make tennis cap out Of iti-
Ennrh
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16
N Erien.i Of uIa

"who Is that who wants TO see meY
asked very busy merchant OF his servant
II don't know his nai7e. but he says he
was an old friend Of your fathers" All
right you tell him that am very sorry,
but my fathA Is dead New York Press
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16
A Bis sunliower.

The biggest sunhower on record has
been raised this year by Mrs. Penchewer,
Of Cloyerdala, Colo. The stalk Is 0
inches In diameter ut the ground, 10
stands IL feet nigh, and the flower meas
ures 0 feet in circumference. Omaha
Roe
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16

Harry-Mamma, why don't chickens
have teeth
Mamma They don't need them. Harry.
they have their bills for teeth.
Harry treileetiyelyl Aunty has bill for
teeth, guess that's the reason she Is called
an old hen. Puck.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16

Persons suffering from weak back will
take comfort in reading the following let
ter from MIR. A. w. Barrett Of oswego,
N. Y:
'Ten yearsagoI wasafiiicted with a lame
back. The pain was 80 severe that cou
hardly walk or get about. Hearing much
said about ALICoCKs Porous PLAsrERs
/ applied two to the lower part OF my
spine. In week | was very much better.
put on fresh plasters at the end OF ten
DAYS, and two weeks afterwards found
myself entirely well. II get very severe
cold, I sometimes haze return OF thi'
weakness of the spine, tut ALLCoCk
PLAsrERs cure m" Ia three or four days.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1891-05-16
rarrlrn yi.Iler. MeIceme.

Foreign Visitor ilanding at New York,
1851 wish to 20 to the Worlds fair.
Policeman Yes, sir. Go five squares
north, then turn TO the left and 20 a
thousand miles west.--New York Weekly.