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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07
TRAGEDY AT ASHUELOT.
Walter Tufts Dies from a Razor
Wound
And His AssaiIant Takes His own Life
by Cutting His Throat.

anu his Assatlant Takes His own Life
by Cutting His Throat.
The story of tragedy which costs two
lives comes from Ashuelot, n. H., this
morning. About two weeks ago Fred
Fuller of Keene, a dissipated character
came to Ashuelot for a carousal. He had
become sober after one debauch, when he
attempted to get a drink at the hotel
Walter Tufts, the bar tender, refused to
give him a drink. Fuller then went out
and returned with razor in his hand, de-
handing a drink. 1t was again refused
him, and he sprang upon Tufts, attempting
to slash his throat, but instead cutting a
bad cash on Tufts's face.
Tufts fought pluckily, disarmed Fuller
and gave him thrashing. One report
says that the struggle continued for &c
minutes before Fuller was overpowered
and that after Tufts started for the hoteI
he fell in faint.
Erysipelas developed in the wound Oh
Tufts's face and he died last night Thi,
morning Fuller, evidently fearing the con
sequences of his act, committed suicide by
cutting his throat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07
EAST DOVER.

Chas. Ingram had one leg injured while
working at d. S. Prouty's mill yard Mon
day,
Fred Knowlton is driving stage to West
Dover in place of Clarence Rice, who is
fireman in d. S. Prouty's mill. Henry
Prouty has finished work at the mill and
Albert Norcross has taken Mr.. Hardeene's
place driving team at the mill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07
Six Months for $40.

A Mexico, NO., despatch says: At the
east front of the court house today a scene
was enacted the like of which has not been
witnessed here since ante-bellum days. 1t
was the sale of George Harding, colored,
80 years of age, an able-bodied vagrant;;
At the trial he could not show that he had
earned 50 in the past eight months. Aft
er short bidding, the services of the pris-
oner for six months were knocked down
for $40 to John Potts, a coal dealer If
there is ANYTHING left of the money after
paving the legal costs, it goes to the negro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07
Deaths.

In Brattleboro April 2, Mrs. Irene Osgood Boy
den, IS.
In Halifax, April 3, Martha W Scott, 81
In Hinsdale, N. H., April 3 isabelle Butler "a.
In Williamsvlle, April 2, Mrs. Ephram Morse
8 years months
In Aver Junction, Mass, March 3d. Edw. s
Slate OF Vernon
In Shelburne Falls. Mass, Feb. 10, Mary Electa
widow OF Simon Stevens 81.
In Claremont. n. II March 80, Andrew bod &C.
so years 10 months formerly of Brattleboro.
In New Britain, Conn, March 3d. John Stearns
73-formery OF Brattleboro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

- ESTATE OF ELON II. WARD.
The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District OF MARI
boro, Commissioners, to receive, examine and ad
lust all claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of Elon f. Ward. late of Brattleboro,
in said district deceased, and all claims exhibited
in offset thereto, hereby give notice that we will
meet for the purpose aforesaid, at the office
of r. Tyler, on the both day Of April and 9Th day
of September next, from o'clock p. NJ, until 4
O'Clock p. NJ, each of said days, and that six
months from the 9Th day of April, A. D.
1898, is the time limited by said court for said
creditors TO present their claims to us for exam
ination and allowance.
Dated at Bratteboro this 5th day of April, D.
1893
A. STARKEY, commissioners
T. J. b. CUDWORTH,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07

5. L, Grifith's large steam mill at Dandy
was burned recently, causing loss OF
5000.
It is believed that the whiskey forgeries
of Broker Sutton of Louisville, KY, will
amount to 100000.
Nathaniel Mcclure, one of the oldest in
habiants of Highgate, dropped dead IN
front Of the store at Sheldon few days
ago.
Charles Davis of Enosburg has been ar
rested, charged with sending an obscene
letter through the mail. He pleaded
guilty and was placed under $500 bonds
for the May term of the United States cir.
cult court at Windsor. He was committed
to jail at Dover, N. H., in default OF ball
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07
JACKSONVILLE.

C. II. Shepardson and family left for their
new home in Bellows Falls Monday. We
are sorry to part with such people.
The stage and freight teams went on
wheels the first time toward Sheburne
Falls on Monday, toward Nottingham on
Wednesday.
Our selectmen drew orders to the various
school districts for the public money, but
have got scared and ordered the treasurer
not to pay them.
We hear that the Newtons have ordered
W. \. Brown to build the four houses at
Castle Bridge in Wilmington, instead OF
Sherman in this town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07

A new French cabinet was formed Tues
day with M. Dupuy as premier and minis
ter of the interior.
The Commercial bank of Australia, the
largest institution of its kind in that coun-
try, has failed. 1t had a capital of 81, OOO,-
600, subscribed capital of S15, 900, 900 and
a reserve fund of SO, 100000 Nearly S1O,-
100000 in deposits were withdrawn the
past year. The bank had branches in
London, Edinburgh and all cities of Aus
tralia.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07
PresidentlnI Annnintmsn,s-

President Cleveland has appointed James
.. Braodhead of Missouri to be minister
TO switzerland; Bartlett Trip of South
Dakota to be minister to Austria and Hun
gary; Eben Alexander, North Carolina,
minister to Greece, Roumania and Servia.
VIM. Edmund Curtis of New York and
Charles 5. Hamlin of Massachusetts have
been appointed assistant secretaries of the
treasury, and James II. Ecces of Illinois
comptroller of the currency.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07
Births.

In Dover, April l, a son to Mr.. and Mrs G. n,
In South windham, April 2 a daughter to Mr..
and Mrs Otis Howe.
In Wardsb 70. March %, a son to Mr.. and Mrs.
B. W. Beers; April 3, a son to Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Morse.
In Hinsdale n. H., March %, daughter to
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cramer.
In Melrose, Mass March 81, a son 10 Mr. and
Mrs Arthur NJ. W ILLS
Ia Boston, Mass. March 25 son and daughter
William and Dorothy, to Mr.. and Mrs. John Fla
hive.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07
SOUTH WINDHAM.

Marion Ballou has returned to her school
at Mortified.
The young people enjoyed "box social
at the parsonage Tuesday night. The pro
ceeds will be used in buying books fol- the
Christian Endeavor society.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07
HAVE GOT HIM.

HAVE secured really first class carriage
Ill painter who is also a sign painter who can
do very nice job, or If Nou want cheap job
done, knows how to do that Only first class
stock will be used on any job, no matter how low
the price may be. Hereafter the sign In front OF
Griggs Shop" will bear my name.
L. G. PHILLIPS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07
Styles

You may think it an easy mat
ter for us 10 tell you about our
new Spring styles of shoes, but
the truth is we have so many new
and elegant things in our line we
despair of bringing them before
you unless you visit us in person
and examine for yourself.
We have by far the best line of
ladies' and mems summer shoes
we have ever shown, and every
one knows that means the best
outside of the large cities.
Russia calf will be the thing
again this season. For ladies and
men we have them in high and
low cut Blucher's OXfOrdS, but
ton, lace, machine Sewed, hand
turned and hand welt in all
grades at prices that defy cOmpe'
titiOn.
Although there has been an ad-
vance in leather we shall sell at
the old prices.
We have been obliged to make
little advance in rubber goods
as we told you we should. Two
weeks ago we gave notice in the
papers there would be an advance
April l. Have You noticed that
any other dealers have taken
pains to give the public notice OF
the advance in prices.
Just take a look at our window
for new Spring styles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07

Eight loaded freight cars were wrecked
about two miles west of Greenfield on the
Fitchburg railroad Sunday. The accident
was caused by broken journal, resulting
from a hot box. Loss, $1,000. Hundreds
of people visited the wreck.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07
LATE NEWS.
Rhode Island Election.

Inc state election in Rhode Island re-
suited IN no choice of state officers by the
people David 5. Baker, ir., the Demo
cratic candidate for governor, has a plural
n.y. IL is believed that o. Lapham and c.
H. Rage, the Democratic candidates for
congress, have pluralities. The general
assembly will probably be Republican,
which will insure the election of d. Rus
sell Brown OF Providence for governor and
the other Republican state officers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07
He Took the Cake.

TT WAS good cake too, some of our best. He
Il took It right of our counter while we were
busy Did he steal IL? o no, he had paid for it,
His wife sent him in for some more just like
that last" You see, they all called 1t very nice
Fresh bread, crackers. pies doughnuts. cake,
ETC., daily Open evenings TAYLOR BROS,
Elliot Street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07
Marriages.

In North Hinsiale, n. II March %, by Rev
Stephen Smith. Minnie A Lamson of Hnsdale
and Geo. A. Ash of Lisbon, n. II
In AthOl, Mass, March ~, Daniel Flaherty
of Patterson, n. J , and Veonella Whitney Of
Dummerston, VI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07
CHEsTERFIELD. N. H.

II. NJ. Cook and family left Tuesday for
birmingham, Mass, where Mr.. and Mrs;
Cook will have charge of the Mill Wood
farm for one year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07
Eggs for Matching.

TNROM a pen of s. @. Brown Leghorns; pro.
IL life layers. commencing at four months and
81 DAYS OF age; IS for 81. Address MAPLE
SHADE FARM, Post ONCE box 95. West Dunn
merston, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07

HOME AGAIN

INROM market with larger stock than have
IL had before. / am increasing each season
NV stock and prices shall this season be lower
than ever Have now a Bargain Counter"
where shall offer some great bargains, among
them being very pretty hats for 25 and SOC. All
ask is that you call, for feel sure that you will
buy il you look at my goods and prices.
MRS. +. T DAVIS,
Over Richardson's Market, Elliot st.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07
Wonderful and True
Totally Blind with SCrofulouS
Sore Eyes
Hoods SGrsGpdriIIG Gave Back Her
Sight, aud joy to Her
Fathers Heart.


Waterbury VT, Nov 10, 1892.
&C. l. Hood g. Co., Lowell Mass;
"In April, 1889, my little girl Mamie who
was then years old, commenced having ulcer
ated eyes, also had sores back Of her ears. Her
sight began TO grow dim, and feared she
Might be Blind.
then lived in Jericho, Vt. In the early days
Of June went with her to the Mary Fletcher
hospital in Burlington, and there she was
treated four different times "a surgical opera
ton each time, one of which left the scars now
visible ON the eye balls. She recovered from
tlii treatment each time, u slght Improvement
Tor IA few days was soon worse thnn ever.
81. could discern daylight from darkness, but
could not see TO walk ncrOss the ROOM.
next went TO a large hospital In Hartford,
Conn. At this hospital no surgical operations
were performed, but medicine was dropped into
her eyes and given her to take. She was at THIS
hospital about ten weeks continually grove
ing worse, and when took her in November
Was Totally Blind.
II arrived at my station In Jericho with the
child sad in spirit and impoverished in pocket
completely discouraged. On our way TO the
house from the station, we stopped at the store
OF Capt. Mckinnan, who was an old sea captain,
to warm ourselves. The captain had known
the child before we went away: While we were
warming ourselves Mamie said:
q" Papa, it's dark where are your can't see
you, come to me- Ia.
" The captain ncart was IOucneu anu WIFI
tears in his eyes he said:
''Charley, you go and get a bottle Of Hoods
Sars1parilla and give 1t to her, and IL 1t don't
help her 1 will pay for it,
That very afternoon ! got Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla and commenced giving II TO her according
to dire tons. The first beneficial result was
a Frightening of the eyes, which continued
steadily improving until. under the treatment
! OF Hoods SarSaparilla, on the ninth day sho
| could see to piClt up pin on the floor with
| out its being pointed out to her and before the
| first bottle was all used
Her Sight was Entirely Restored.
| 1 keep Hoods Sarsaparilla in the house al
ways, and when the child gets little cold II
her eyes appear innamed, a few doses settles It
thank God first, Hoods Sarsaparilla second,
Hoods ss:sa; Cures
and Cant. McKinnan third. Many Of the first
! Families in Jericho can vouch for the facts given
above. lam glad to give this testimonial Of what
| Hoods Sarsaparilla has done for me. which is
good and lots of it," CHAs. a. ADAMS.
O. L. SMITH, c. NJ. GRIFFITH,
Witnesses to above signature.
Hoops PILLS cure all Liver Ills, Bilious
ness, Jaundice, Indigestion, Sick Headache.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-06
FOR NERVOUS PEOPLE.
How to Cultivate SIeeP-Hot Foot Baths
 and Reading Are Great Aids

How to Cultivate SleeP-Hot Foot Baths
 and Reading Are Great Aids
 Hot foot baths are very serviceable to cure cold feet and quiet nervousness be fore retiring. Nerves and cold feet are the cause of much rcstlcssness and the foundation of insomnia. The habit of going to bed and lying awake is some thing to be dreaded. An authority on nervous diseases gives this advice:
 When sleep ceascs To be matter of habit, 1t should be cultivated. It is a good plan to read a few pages of a light book just before bedtime, ill or,ler to compose the mind after the days ex- citement. Poetry is good for this. If there is n feeling of hunger. drink is bet ter than solid food, but liquors are not to be thought of-they arc too stimulat- ing.
 Have a window open, regardless of the weather. for the supply of fresh air, but draw the blinds aud darken the room. Electric and gas lamps in the street will illuminate all the rooms in the neighbor- ing houses and help To make maniacs Of the inmates by numbering sleep, These lamps are public nuiS..Hcrs, and if they cannot be suppressed Eiick blue shades and inside blinds should be provided. No expense should be spared 10 invite sleep without which health and life itself must suCcumb. A good warm bath of the temperature of 100 degrees, taken twice week. will be found help ful. A brisk rubbing with coarse towel should be applied. as it draws the blood to the surface of the body and brings about a soothing reaction. This, with light refreshments. will take the blood from the head and insure sleep. Opiates should not be used until every thing else has failed Exercise in the open air. simple and nutritious diet and regularity of the bowels should be es- tablishcd before consulting physician regarding the use of opiates. If an hours walk or physical exercise does not produce slcrpincss, two hours exercise will.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-06

:an congress at the great exposition. The doctor is ruddy complexioned man of 36. with strong, clean cut fea- lures and of medium height. He talks excellent English and is quite willing to give the American people the benefit of his experiences in Africa. but is pre- cluded from featuring tour by his off cial position in the German colonial de partment. which forbids the acceptance of paid engagements. He was born at Neuhaus. Hanover. in 1S57, his father being clergyman. He has an uncle in Chicago in the pork packing business and was once invited to enter his rela- tive's firm, but preferred the more ad- venturous career of an African explorer.
 He founded the German East Africa company in 1884 and has been ever since engaged in African schemes of one com plexion or another. The reported mas sacre in 1889 of an expedition which he was at the head of aroused great deal of interest all over the world. He, like Stanley. had gone to the relief of Emin Pasha, and it may be that his failure where Stanley succeeded gives some col. or to his very pronounced hostility tC that gentleman.
 He says that Stanley's discoveries were largely of the fake" order, and that his famous Moon mountain and the Mombutta dwarfs had been previously discovered and reported-the former by Cassati and the latter by an Italian 1T 1867 and by Schweinfurth in 1870. Ot the rescue of Emin he says, Stanley in duced him to go away under false pre- lenses and willfully deceived him or several occasions" The doctor quotes Emin as saying: Stanley dragged mt away by the ears to save me. I did not want to be saved. and did not need tc be saved.
 "However, said pr. Peters, Stanley had to close his journey with some sort of climax, and it appeared highly de sirable to save Emin and drag him tt England against his will. do not think Stanley will be particularly pleased il Emin is still alive, and 1 do not believe | he is dead"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-06
Housekeepers' Errors.

According to Good Housekeeping, the fool hath siid
 Never wash your rolling pin. Scrape off the dough that adheres, and wipe with dry towel" But there are people who prefer washing to scraping. The latter treatment tends to roughen.
 The wornuut cover of an old silk umbrella makes an excellent dustcloth for fine furniture" That depends en- tirely upon the quality of the silk. Some silk covers would be as unmanageable as q newspaper.
 If the inside of your tea or coffee pot is black, fill 1t with water and put in a piece of hard soap. Set it on the stove and let it boil half an hour or an hour. It will be as bright as new" Perhaps so. but when tSa or coffee pots are once black, are they not past their usefulness and healthfuluess. and would not a soar boiling leave an unpleasant relnem- branCe:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-06
BRECKlNRIOGE'S DEFENSE.
Technical Points Made In His Answer tS
 the Breach of Promise Suit

WN>HI\CTnN. Sept. Representative William (. F Brrckinridl,e of Kentucky, by his attorneys. Phil B, 5hompSOn and Enoch TottCn of this city. filed his de murrrr tu the declaration of Madeline V. Pollard. filed in the supreme court of the District of Columbia on Aug. l2, which charged him with breach of promise of marriage and asked damages in the sum of SIN.un The demurrer k exception ally brief and ayers that the declaration of the plaintiff WAS had in substance, particu- larly a>Oo he third count. The demurrer iS based on the three following points of law. which will he argued in it's support:
 Fir~t-Thr said declaration consists of three separate counts which improperly al lege three separate contracts of marriage and alleSc that said three contracts to mar " were existing at one and the same time,
 Secund-\ut more than one contract to marry can exist at the same time between two persons.
 Thiri-The third count of said declara- ton is bad heCau>e il alleges matters and things which cannot in law be considered substantive facts uccessary to constitute s cause uf action" thereby violating rule 2d sf the common law rules of the court.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-06
Queer Directions About "a Funeral.

John Underwood of Whittlesea, Cam bridgeshire, who died in IFS, gave di- rections for curious funeral. None of his relations was to follow his corpse, which was to be conveyed to the grave by six gentlemen. who were specially desired not to come ill black clothes, and during the ceremony were instructed to sing the last stanza of the second book of Horace. The coffin was green. and the deceased was placed in it with all his clothes on. Under his head was placed q copy of Horace, under his feet Bentley's Milton. on his right hand a small Greek Testament and on his left a miniature Horace, while Bentley's Hor- ace was put under his back.
 A cold supper at his house followed the ceremony, and after the cloth was taken away the guests repeated the thirty-irst ode of the first book of Hor- ace. Each Was to receive 10 guineas out of the sum of G6,O0O left to the testator's sister on condition of carrying out the will. The will ended with the words, (Which done, l would have them drink cheerful glass and think no more of John Underwood. ."-London Tit-Bits
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-06
TIE NEW IDEA.

corresponding exactly. Threads are then drawn between the points. leaving several strands tn form the squares. and the monogram also, which is left i'll cut work in the center.
 When the threads and the pattern have been drawn, each group of strands is covered with white silk put round and round it. 50 that when finished it forms d square net of white silk. leaving the letters in danask in the center. These are embroidered at the edge over and over with the white silk so as to form a firm edge. The outside edge of the square k finished in the same way. The effect of this novel marking is very beau tiful and is as durable as the damask itself
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-06
MITCHELL
tOl;NI n.
IAI IkSnN.

AA ened hv soaking in brine and bathing in alcohol or varuish The manner of closing the fist k also an important matter. and the close observer will see that even such emi- nent authorities as Corlttt. Mitchell and Jackson ditTeE on this putut. although they all endeavor to secure an arrangement of the fingers which will best prevent damage from an opponent hard cr.tnium-
 Corbett has H long, well developed hand. with long fingrr~. Under H~siduous and careful training his haIiS- have during the last three years grown extraordinarily strong and large They arc now perfect, and there k lttlr danger of any accident occurring during the progress of a fight.
 Jacksons hand k somewhat similar to Corbrtt'~, save that il is a tritle larger and harder. .IaCkSun's hands are naturally haHl and st rong so that it takes but little time to get them into condition.
 Mitchell is handicapped in the matter Of fists. His hand k very loose jeinted, big and fat. This luo~rne~> interfrrrs seriously with his hitting power, and on the eve of a fight he pays more attention la his hands than anything else
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-09-06
Hints 10 Uorscl.ccrczs.

Soda Is the best thing for cleaning tn ware. Apply with Il damp cloth and rub well and wipe dry.
 Spirits of camphor applied with fan mel cloth will remove unsightly white spots from furniture.
 After peellng onions rub the hands with celery or mustard. and the odor will be entirely removed.
 A teaspoonful of pulverized alum mixed with stove polish will give the stove a fine and lasting luster.
 When boiling cabbage. tie a piece of dry bread in bag and drop in the pot to remove the disagrceable odur.