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Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-08

DON for $4,000 francs ($3, 1000 has been
carried to Paris, and there in the Donata
collection was offered at auction Now,
Paris was to be the judge of my work,
and under the hammer it commanded
$4,000 francs ($10, 200.)" But where
now is the original | asked. I'm pos
session of the Duke of Cleveland, who
purchased it at auction in London at
1,S00 guineas, (about SO, 400" The
Greek Slave has been your most success
full work, has it not? Yes, in point
of reputation, at least, but | regard
Ever Disconsolate,' which | am now
finishing as its superior, and a New
York gentleman is now entertaining my
terms for its purchase" Referring to
his attachment to his native land, he led
us out into the garden and pointed out
American trees that he is cultivating.
A playing fountain amidst profusions
of flowers, and singing birds, make his
beautiful home one among the most
attractive spots about Florence, and /
much doubt if Americans in Italy will
find more captivating place than his
villa, and ! am sure no more congenial
spirit than that of Hiram Powers. We
are off for Venice to-day. j. HI
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-08
A Terrible Accident.
DIXON Ill. Nav 4.

Dixon ILL, May 4.
The terrible accident involving fear
full loss of life occurred here this p. m.
The rite of baptism was being admins
tered to a number of recent converts to
one of the Baptist churches at point on
Rock river, just below the Truesdell
iron bridge, and about 200 persons, in
Guiding many ladies and number of
children had gathered on the bridge to
witness the ceremony. Suddenly, and
without warning, the bridge gave way
and precipitated its living freight into
the stream below The scene which en-
sued was indescribably terrible, as strug-
Cling victims vainly endeavored to free
themselves from the ruins of the bridge
and from each other. Large crowds of
people on the banks rushed wildly to and
fro.
Some of those who were on the bridge
when it fell were so near the edge that
they were able to reach land without as
sistance, while others were fortunately
in reach of those on shore. Up to six
p. M, thirty-two dead bodies had been
taken from the river and it is almost
certain others are still under the wreck
of the bridge OF those saved twenty
four were more or less injured. Some
fatally.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-08

sea-sickness. Like Gear Nicholas of
Russia, he loves the sea despite the cru
city with which it treats him whenever
he ventures out upon it. One day he
told me he had been sick for weeks in
consequence of a trip across the Chan
mel. told him there was no remedy
against sea-sickness, but that he would
probably soon overcome it. 1 laHus
''Gladly would go to New York to-
morrow" he said, ''but for my aversion
to this nauseating sickness. He said his
young wife was greatly in favor of the
scheme, because she believed his depres-
sion of spirits would be remedied by so
thorough a change of air and places.
She had bravely promised to accompany
him, even if he took her to the North
Pole, or to the Cannibal Islands
At this both of us laughed heartily.
M. Dore rose from the chair, shook
hands with me and left the place. As
he opened the door, / saw that he heayed
a sigh, and that his face had resumed its
sombre expression.-L La Petite Reoue de
Paris.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-08
civil Rights in the south.

We published the fact, several days
ago, that William Fl. Smith-for many
years, as Well as at the present time, one
Of the assistant librarians of the House
ct Representatiyes-had been elected
from a railroad car by conductor in
the employ Of the Georgia Central rail-
road company, aid that be was about to
commence a suit therefor against the
railroad company. He was elected, 1t
will be remembered, because his Creator
had been pleased to send him into the
world with tinge of color to his skin.
A dispatch to the Boston papers, Friday
morning, stated that he was accompany
ing samuel Hooker, member of Congress
from Massachusetts, on account of Mr..
Hooper's Ill health, and that he, Smith,
was brutally elected from the car in
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-08

MAY FASHIONS far the month
dear to the poets mind has shown very
little of the merriment and brightness
associated with it, and no opportunity
has been afforded for a display Of those
bewildering toilets that should bloom
about this time. But, rain or shine, no
daughter of Eve can be seen in her pew
at church to-day, with any relics of the
winter styles about her. Woe betide
the wearer of a New Years bonnet
should she parade its faded glories along
the aisle of fashionable church, flank
ed on either side by supercilious high
crowns, looped up with clasp and feath-
er. and low soft crowns, almost hidden
in floral drapery. Even the dust gray
wells of her spring sisters would blush
at such audacity. No lady can complain
of a want of variety in head gear, and
novelties are more numerous than in past
years. The favorites of bygone genera
lions. which look down upon us occa-
sionally from mouldy canvas, fiBd them
selves suddenly revived for this season
only. and Haunted over May suits as nov
elites. Should the May belle fancy a
conservatory of flowers she may carry
one on her head and be entirely in fash
ion. Taste and inclination have as wide
a field for selection in the line of dress
materials and styles. The rage for trim
ming is more extravagant than ever, it
being at times no easy matter to know
what the original material Of dress
consisted of before it was lost in lace,
guipure and bands of velvet. The new
polonaises have become great favorites,
and deservedly, they are very becoming.
Some of the street costumes are pictur-
esque enough to make painters mouth
water, and graceful in their loops and
rufflcs. The style of couture by which
the hair is tortured out OF its natural
growth to form sort OF nest on the top
of the head cannot prevail with ladies of
taste. Although extravaganza, as usual,
enters largely into the details of spring
toilets, vet there is much to admire in
the latitude allowed to judgment ard
ooOd sense.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-08

METHODIST APPOINTMENTS The fol-
lowing are the appointments made at
the last meeting of the VERNON. s!sth6-
dist Conference, at Richford, for
churches in this vicinity, located in the
Springfield district Springfield, Ii. w.
Worthen Proctorsville, supplied by Nj.
P. Frost; Ludlow, N. F. Perry Mount
Holly and Cuttingsville, supplied by /.
Mackie Union Village, plymouth, F..
r. Lovett Hartland, G. w. Hastings I;
Bellows Falls, n. w. Wilder South
Londonderry, G. T. Buckley; Weston,
D. H. Megahy Wilmington, Leonard
Dodd .Putney, q. s. Boswell Brattlc-
boro, L: G.. Boss. j. w. Gurnsey, OF
Bellows Falls, presiding elder.
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w est Rutland.

-Trout-fshing has commenced. We
saw an earnest disciple of Walton ang-
ling in the brook, while the copious rain
descended in torrents on his devoted
head, and we believe he had license to
eat meat for his dinner, too.
The matin melodies of the wood
land songsters, over here, just now, are
only excelled by the liquid harmonies of
an amphibious vocalist, whose nocturnal
concerts tonight drive the "man in the
moon crazy.
H. d. Gorham, we notice, has gone
into the lumber and agricultural nipple
ment business.
Our saw-mill, under the able man
agement of the Day Bros, is doing a
rushing business. Large piles of logs
lay in the yard to be manufactured.
business at the mantel mandatory
is brisk, as usual A magnificent stock
of completed work fills the sales-room,
from which the most fastidiOus buyer
can readily select.
4 W CITY -lNO AdI TlOGlNAS VI iAlhAbANt
sold and shipped in one afternoon, was
rather a good half days performance.
The little feat came off in the yard of
sheldon & Slason, recently. Quite a
COMMON occurrence, but there was
taller wrestling to do it than will
take place in Troy next Thursday.
We wish the man that plays John
Brown so pathetically, on flute,
across the swamp, would receive press
ing call to go to the lava beds. The
Modocs might be so charmed with his
notes that Uncle Sam would not be
obliged to squander any more notes
drawing them out. John Brown, him
self would be a Slo0e to such harmony.
The HERALD, in timely squib, men
tions that the season for caging poultry
had arrived. Persons who have weak
ness for game property of any species,
and no place to keep them, in this neigh
borhOod, should remember that after
May LIST, ordinary sportsmen have license
to capture all ordinary game, and that
even SbbChuiSo Oii .1Cui DipSNS WIZ AADt
prevent some sportsmen from meeting
their scratch.
Mrs. Durkec, whose sad death was
recently noticed in the Herald, it is said,
I was subject to sudden drowslness after
eating. She had partaken of light
supper at. at the house of her friend, OIL
the evening of her death, and this per
son afterwards accompanied her part
way home, assisted her over stone
I fence, and left her. But few feet on
the other side of this fence her body was
1 found next day. Mr.. Durkee returned
home from work, found the house
closed, but, supposing she had gone to q
neighbours, retired. In the morning he
went to work, as usual, and it was late
in the Gay ere he was informed of the
/ death of his wife.
"A lady called at a drug store anc
breathlessly remarked: "There! | have
serenaded all the way down here tc
get recipe prescribed, and disremem
Der the combustibles. She afterwards
called on r. A. Mead for some gal0Gn
ICED sugar. Fay c. Sinus.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-08

CLERICAL CHANGES IN CAsTLEToN. "A
remarkable number of ministerial NOV
ings have occurred in Castleton the past
year. Five ministers have discontinued
their labors as pastors of the several
churches in this village since May LIST,
1872, viz Rev. ]. Phillips, Methodist.
after three years pastorate Rev.
Lewis Francis, Congregationalist, after
an eight years pastorate Rev. 9. G.
Mattheweon, Advent, after nine years
pastorate; Rev. w. t. Ross, Liberal
Christian, after three years pastorate.
Rev. II. C. Farrar, Methodist, after a
pastorate of one year. The ministra-
tions of each and all of these began,
continued and ended with the best of
feeling existing on the part of pastor
and people.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-08

"A New York servant girl is an coca
sional contributor of excellent verses IN
the Independent.
The joint legislative committee have
reported in favor of an extra session OF
the New York Legislature.
-Zetry's flour mill at CARMEL, H.,
was burned Saturday. Loss 100000.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-08

SAD.-Mrs. Colby c. Parch widow of
the young brakeman killed.at Proctors-
vile, JAM 90, by being knocked from
the train by the bridge at that place,
died In Monkton on the 22d of April,
aged 26 years. She leaves an infant
child. The poor mother has seen scarce
ly well day since her husbands death.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-08
METEOROLOGIC4 REPORT
For the week ending May Sd. 1873.
Taken at the State Normal School,
Castleton, Vermont.
,Reported for the Rutland HeraLIl
Barometer reduced
Thermometer.
I to freezing.
IA a.m.l2 pm. 9 p. mi I a. m. p pm. l9 d. m.
27I 400 $40 42.5 29.507 29502 29.5l0
2SI 3S.5 57.O 4S.0l 29.697 295S6 29.546
pol 800 6l.8 $40 1883 295I5 29.538
sol 400 63.5 5l.0 %. 704 29673 29.720
IL 400 $40 $40 1886 296 29.646
Il Alb $50 43.0 29.G04 29506 29.4l5
81 43.5l 45.J 4L0I 29.327 29.337 294 s
REMARK 8.
REMARKS.
Average OF the week, 5l.4
$ last week, Al so
+" last year, 81 30

}
Warmest day. lst-average 59l9
Coolest day, 3d-average 1891
Highest point of thermometer, IL, at
p. m. on the LIST.
Lowest point of the thermometer, p,
at a. m. on the 2Sth.
Range of thermometer during the week,
80 deg.
Greatest range, in any one day, 1875 deg.
on the LIST.
Period of least change, deg. on the Sd.
Greatest change in one hour, rs deg be-
tween and s a. M, on the 10Th.
Period of least change all day of the Sd.
The daily changes have been great dur
ing the whole week except the 3D.. On the
2Sth 10Th, Both, and May 1st each day the
thermometer ranged over 30 and more
degrees.
The barometer has ranged from $4,000 to
%. 826, with no sudden movement.
Rain fell on the second and third O.425
inch.
No high wind.
No special phenomenon.
Average temperature for April, 1880
do. do. do. 1872 45.73
do. do. do. 1871 47.67
do. do. do. 1870 1857
Planted peas on the 18th April, 1873.
do. do 18th April, 1872
do. do. 18th March, 1871.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-08

VERMONT EDIToRs' AND PUBLISHERS
AssocIATIoN.-The annual meeting OF
this Association will take place a Bur-
lington, June 4th. An excursion to
Lake George will be one of the features
of the occasion.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-08

MENDoN. people of this town
have given their church thorough
cleaning. and on last Sabbath there was
a general turnout" to hear the new
minister.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-08

STREET COMMISSIONER. AT the meet
ing OF the trustees, last evening, Albert
f. Davis was declared elected superin-
.tendent of streets and sidewalks, he
having received three votes out of seven
-(there being three other candidates
voted for.) 1t will readily be seen by
reference to the Charter and Ordinances
that there was, in fact, no election, and
the declaration of. an election was made
under a misrepresentation of the rules
governing the choice of such an officer.
The ordinance in reference to such- an:
appointment, expressly s,seslar,es thaf the
trustees shall appoint a superintendent,
etc. Who constitute the trustees? The
answer is readily, that there are seven
lisianilber and that it requires major
ity-that is four-to appoint or elect any
officer. There is no provision in the
charter or ordinances allowing minority
to elect or appoint. If three votes could
appoint two could, the remaining five
votes being cast for five different per-
sons. This is purely absurd. 1t needs
no argument to prove it. No superin-
tendent of streets, ETC., was, in fact,
elected last evening.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-08

There lare but fourteen Indians in
Vermont: Essex county has three, La
noble five and Grand Isle six.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-08

Ward 7, James Leyins.
The meeting was called to order by
John NJ. Otis, and then proceeded to the
permanent organization by the election
of the following officers
Albert H. Tuttle, President
John NJ. Otis, Clerk.
Albert F. Davis, Supt. of Streets.
The following appointments were
made
FIRE wARDENS.
Ward /, r. NJ. Spaulding.
Ward 2, James II. Dyer.
Ward 3, John @. Ryan.
Ward 4, Benjamin W. Marshall
Ward 5, Clark F. Richardson.
Ward 6, F. F. Sadler,
Ward :, Carbary Carroll.
POLICE
George w. Crawford. Chief.
K. F. Sadler,
James M. Putnam,
Richard NJ. Spaulding.
A. FL Williams,
Frank Aubertin.
POUND-KEEPER.
Pierce Fleming
COMMITTEE on LICENSES FOR SHOWS, ETC.
John w. Cranton.
James c. Dunn.
COMMITTEE ON LICENSING SALOONS.
n. F. Paige,
Samuel Terrill.
COMMITTEE IN CHARGE OF VILLAGE HALL.
John W. Cramton.
COMMITTEE ON POLICE FORCE.
James Levins.
n. F. Paige.
After the transaction of the preceding
business, the Board adjourned.
4 MISERABLE TRAMP. - Yesterday
afternoon, poor, fOrlorn, disconsOlate,
discouraged looking stranger appeared at
the house of A. II. Farmer, No 6 Will
liams street, and desired something to
eat He told, of course, a plausible
pitiable story, and was provided with
suitable food He dill not seem, how
ever, to make very hearty meal, but
acted rs if he had already been abund-
antly supplied in that direction. 1t is
more than probable that he had visited
other houses the same day, had eaten all
that it was possible for man to eat, and
that his object of inquiring for food was
to have clear field to operate in. What
ever may have been his object, he did
not eat much bat did steal fifty cents.
| Fortunately he was observed and after
much difficulty, the money taken from
him, but, unfortunately, he was allowed
to depart As discouraged as he looked
he was not discouraged from making {
similar attempt at another house. Il
would appear from the hour of the
visits, that he, after having been driver
from MI Farmers, went directly to the
residence of John d. Stanley. corner OF
Cottage and Williams streets, where ht
had the same pitiful story to tell OF
| hunger, restitution and want. Among
his other troubles he SAID he had ''can
Ger in the eye, and wanted a fine ole
handkerchief to wrap around his heaC
and cover his eye. OF course he OBJ
tanned it, for who ever knew a lady re
fuse to relieve the destitute or suffering
when they had the power. He was
hungry here, too, and Mrs. Stanley
started to get food to supply his wants
Happening to turn back for something
she found this miserable tramp over
hauling articles of wearing apparel
which were temporarily on the table
! She ordered him to desist aud leave thu
house. This he refused to do, coupling
his refusal with vile and profane Ian
guage. As soon, however, as Mr.. S.
who had been summoned, made his ap
pearance, the situation changed, and The
tramp was compelled to leave, notwith
standing his threat to shoot any on'
who interfered with him. He wen
down the street using loud, boisterous
filthy and profane language. We trus
he is in costody, as yagrant, long err
this is read.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-08
LATER.

We learn that majority of the trus-
tees have already revoked Mr.. Davis de-
olared election.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-08
Trustees Meeting.

The first regular meeting of the Board
of Trustees for the village of Rutland,
elected at the annual meeting held April
80, 1878, was held last evening at the
Trustees office, Village Hall building.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-08
MIDDLEBURY.

I. i am informed that the original de-
sign of erecting new passenger depot
on the new grounds of the company,
and nearly opposite the new freight de-
pot, is to be carried out the coming sum-
mer The building is to be very fine
one, large and spacious. This is what
is needed with us, and will, in its cree
ton, reflect credit upon the railroad
company.
The new firm of Mahan, Cardell &
Co., are putting up a new building on
on the grounds east of the new freight
depot, for the purpose of manufacturing
the articles they intend vending here,
and in the cities, to wit:-flavoring ex-
tracts for cooking purposes, etc.
MIR. J. L. Buttolph has made ex-
tensive repairs to the old building once
owned by r. and J. Wainwright, and IN
which they transacted very large and
extensive business The building passed
into the hands of Jason Davenport and
from him to the present owner, Mr..
Buttolph. BY the change now made,
several rooms are to be finished off for
offices, ETC., and will quickly rent. Mr..
B. is certainly deserving of great credit
for the improvement he has made.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-08

Willie Earnest Rice, only son of
Martin c. Rice, died Sabbath morning,
May 4th. Willie was young man of
great promise and member of the Con-
gregaftsnal church of Orwell. He died
after i..iagering illness of several months
with thai most flattering disease, con-
sumption. Mr.. Rice is well known to
very many of the HERALD readers, and
doubtlsss will have the sympathy OF
NUMEROUS friends in sustaining this Sc
versIereavement. The funeral will be
attss:led at the residence Oh Wednesday
afternoon at two o'clock.
Nine persons united with the Con-
gregational church of Orwell on Sunday,
the 4th inst, by profession. More are
expected at the next communion.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-12-13
1ARoucn pAssENoER TRAINS

nN AND AFTER OCTOBER 9. 1873,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-12-13

IcLAsrEp her tiny hand in mine;
vowed TO shield her from the wind
and from tho worlds cold storm. She
set her beauteous eyes Oh me. and
with her little lips she said: IAN
umbrella will do as WELL"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-12-13

The Emperor William has been ad-
& vlsed by hls doctors to keep aioof from
State affairs. Several American doc
tors have given Fish the same advice,
but he treats them as II they were
graduates Of Philadelphia "medical
college,"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-12-13
MOONLIGHT.

THERE are many reasons for not
sleeping In church. In North Adams,
Massachusetts, somnolent young
gentleman upon awaking. found his
false teeth lying upon bis boom, with
many ,heartless- -neighbors enjoying the
spectacle.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-12-13

TnEr take things differently in diff
erent localities. In Maine ruaa
hung himself when told that he was
the father Of twins. In Wisconsin a
man presented his wife with II horse
when she showed him tripletS.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-12-13

WENDELL PnILLIPs Is said to have
made three different wills and des-
troyed them all, and now he won't
have any will at all. 1t has always
been Mr.. Phillips inflrmity to have
more !" will' than .way."
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-12-13

A CHICAGO lawyer told n jury that
he seemed to see a band OF white robed
angels hovering about the head Of his
client who was up for horse stealing.
The jury brought In a verdict OF
guilty.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-12-13

KAISER WILLIAM could sit his horse
under a shower of bullets, but when
It came to have an aching tooth drawn
he took chloroform. and was rs ner-
yous as an old woman.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-12-13

That period Of the year has arrived
when the sight of a twenty pound dog
drawing ninety pound boy OIL a
thirty pound sled is quite a common
spectacle.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-12-13

"Tho noblemsn organ grinder" has
reappeared In Dublin, Ireland. 1t is
settled by the gossips that the musi-
clan is a noble, but what particular
one none can say.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-12-13

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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1873-10-10
Vermont Fires.

RUTLAND. VT. Oct. ). On SATURDAY
evening portion of the Brandon Man
ufacturing Company : Scale Work,
were destroyed 10y fire. The office and
St"rrro"m contained Il large number of
lloW"S scales ready for shipping. The
loss Is estimated at about 81. 900. Tn,
fire Is supposed to he inccndiarv. In
SurImcc light.
The President of the Company. y. +.
SplagHc, .Ir.. announces that work will
not he delayed, and new buildings will
tie ut once erected.
Simond'S Block was for time in
danger. but WAS saved by the Vigorous
efforts of the citizens. \ portion of the
Ere Department of Rutland went Ia
the aid of Brandon 10y special train.
At o'clock on Sunday morning 4
portion of Mansfield q StimSon's found
rN ut Rutland was destroyed by fire.
Loss SS0OO
On sunday evening the marble shop
OF LOOMS y Larmore. at Bennington.
was burned. Fully insured.
1t is reported that the Brandon fire
was an inccmdiaIy one. and that bust
ness places in Middlebury were threat
ehed also. and as there was Il gan" of
suspicious characters lurking about. the
town guarded itself accordingly.