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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-28

The APPIAN wAY.-Everybody has
read about the Appian Way. 1t was the
great line of communication between
Rome and Southern Italy. Before you
reach the old road, you see the colossal
ruins of the baths OF Caracalla, which &C.
cupy the space Of nearly a mile, aud ac-
commodated 1900 bathers at a time but
this is surpassed by the size of the bath Of
Diocletian, which accommodated 5000 bath
ers at a time. The baths we're favorite re-
sorts of the poets and philosophers, and
were adorned with porticoes and vestibules
for the idle and libraries for the learned
they we're also decorated with the finest OBJ
jects of art in painting and sculpture, and
placed in the midst OF fountains and shad-
ed walks. Along the Appian Way were
built the tombs containing the urns with
the ashes of hundreds and thousands of
Romans who lived and died thousands of
years ago. These tonbs are temples above
ground, built of solid stone walls, inside of
which were placed the urns, while outside
were carved the beautiful decorations and
inscriptions ofentimes including exquisite
statuary TO designate the dead. Many of
their busts were found centuries AFTER in
side, and as you now ride along this still
solid road you see the remains OF costly
sepulchres, with the fragments of their
marble memorials and highly wrought
statues. You would think that this road
Of the tombs would be rather mOurnful
Hair, but the Romans had rather strange
notions of death. Their funerals were jolly
ieastS, and they liked to lave their villages
and their merry meetings near the houses
of their departed relations aud ancestors.
For miles the relics of the graves extend
along the Appan Way. One ofthe most
curious of these scpuchres is the tomb of
C@celia Metalla. erected sixty-seven years
before Christ 10 the memory of Cecelia, the
daughter of Quintus Metulus, the con-
queror Of Crete, aud wife oil CraSsus. 1t is
a circular tower Of massive construction
and enormous strength, and has seen many
changes. 1t was a fortress or feudal strong
hold in the middle ages, and sustained
great injury in the sixteenth century when
Rome was besieged. To-day it stands in
solid and solitary grandeur, as if grimly
deiying the ravages OF another 1909 years.
Colonel FOrney.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-28
The Lightning Rod Wan,

He drove his team close up to the fence,
got down, and raped at the door. The
widow Gilkens opened 4, when be said
MRS. Gilkens, l am cognizant of the cir
cumstances by which you are surrounded,
left as you are to trudge down the journey
of life through a cold and hearless world
no longer sustained and encouraged by the
noble one to whom you gave the treasures
of your hearts affection, and bowed down
by the manifold cares and. responsibilities
incidental to the rearing of eight small
children on forty acres of sub car boniier-
Gus limestone land yet, Mrs. Gilkens, you
are aware that the season is now approach
ing when dark, dismal, dangerous clouds
at frequent intervals, span the canopy of
heaven; and when zigZag streaks of cleo
trlcity dart promiscuously hlther and
thither, rendering this habitation unsafe
for yourself and those dear little ones :;
hence, therefore, let me sell you a copper
wire, silver tipped, and highly magnetic
lightning rod"
The woman staggered back few PAGES
aud yelled: "Narcis! unfasten old Cronch!"
In another instant a savage bulldog came
darling round the corner of the house with
bristles up, thirsting for gore. The dog had
already mangled a machine agent and
patent soap man, and was held in great es-
TEEN by the better class of citizens for his
courage and service; but when his eye met
the hard, penetrating gaze of Mr. Parsons,
his chops fell, and he slinked of and hid
in the bushes. Then the man said: INV
dear lady, you seem TO be little excited.
Now, If you will allow me to explain the
probably inestimable-"
"Dern we, know what will start ye,"
said Mrs. Gilkens, as she reached under
some bed clothing, and brought forth 4
horse pistol but owing to the shattered
condition of her nerves, her aim was I'M
steady, and the charge of buckshOt missed
save whore few scattered ones struck his
cheek and glanced of. A hard metallic
smile spread over his countenance, as he
leaned his shoulders against the door frame,
and again commenced: "My dear madam,
such spasmodic manifestations of your dis
inclination to make a judicious investment
Of few paltry dollars"
"Hi-eoP' shrieked the widow, and col
lapsed into kind Of jerking swoon, and
before she had recovered highly magnet
ic lightning rod decorated her humble
domicile, and Parsons had the blank note
filled out already for her signature.-M Mod
isOn (IRd.) Courier.
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The Haytien insurrection has been put
down.
Judge Nelson smokes fifteen cigars dai-
ly.
Mile. Albanl has sung Marguerite for the
first time.
Hudson boys are swimming in the Hud-
son river.
from Dublin.
The Nebraska constitutional convention
is in session.
Five cattle thieves were recently shot
dead in Utah.
Five centennarIans have died in Sutton,
Mass, since 1910.
In China there are over 600 publications
devoted to music.
The state tax of New York this year will
be q mills.
The Indians are troublesome along the
Kansas frontier.
The clnch bug is destroying vegetation
near st. Louis.
John Lemoine is elected member of
the French academy.
The Italian Senate has voted national
donation to Garabaldi.
The Lebanon Shakers will hold no pub
lie meetings this season.
George Seddons, the prize fighter denies
the report that he is dead.
There are now fourteen families on the
Round Lake camp ground.
over 1000 men are at work in the rail-
road shops at West Albany, N. Y.
Mr.. Godlove S. Orth, the new American
minister, has reached Vienna.
Five millions of the 5-20s have been
called in by Secretary Bristow.
There is an increasing disposition on the
part of the striking miners to resume work.
Paul Boynton will make a second al
tempt to swim across the channel on the
2sth inst.
Gen. Hawley has decided to accompany
the American rife team on their European
tour.
Another expedition, nearly 500 strong,
is soon to leave Cheyenne for the Black
Hills:
Nine new cheese factories have been
built in Allegheny county, Penn, this
spring.
The Fifth annual meeting of the Amer
lean Tract society was held in New York,
Sunday.
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X ENDALL'S PICTORIAL BALSAM.
IN Read the following unsolicited testimony:

x,..,..- ~, PLYMOUTH, W., Oct. G, 1874.
- EhANcls FEM Co,-GenfiemtH. / have had the
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Was running me into consumption as fast as pos
siole MY hushand and parents SAID would not live
var III Ihe condition was in. 1 was not able to DO
NY own work and was coughing myself away as fast
40 Posslnie, had doctors, and had taken other med
nss,put none OF them did me any good Last spring
y husband went to the store TO get something foT
70 ,ahe and was told to try bottle Of your Pecto-
aai hAlsAn, When he brouRht IL home told him II
No., 10, 10 USE throwing away money, there moth
TX 'nAt would do me any good but when had taken
wo OF tnree Times saw that it helping and
vonuhued taking it, When had taken two bottles Of
a. was cured. have not enjoyed so good health for
" SeaIs as DO now, aud say II was your Peco-
raj bAssm That cured me. shall with pleasure
nng to every one see who is troubled with
tbsnt SissAses, l cannot express half my
nAsa mas saved me. will say II is good for all
recommended for, and will not be without 1t in the
muse 30 long as can get II. Yours ever,
Only soc for large bottle
$780,, FRANCIS FEM co, Propristors,
~ sofa oy all Druggists. Rutland, VI
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No Person can take theae Bitters accord.
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dyspepsia or Indigestion, Headache, Pain
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Dizzlness Sour Fluctuations Of the Stomach, Bad
Taste in the Mouth, Bilious Attacks, PaPitaton Of
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region OF the Kidneys and hundred other painful
symptoma are the offsprings Of Dyspepsia. One
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than q lengthy advertisement.
Fer FEMALE Complaints, IN young or Old,
married or single, at the dawn OF womanh0Od, or
the turn OF llfe these Tonic Btters display 80 de-
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rnntism and Govt, Bilious, Remittent and Inter
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such Diseases are caused by Vitlated Blood.
They are n gentle PurgatiVe as well as
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Grateful Thousands proclaim VINEGAR BIT
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RatIrna0e.
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD.
WINTER
sss-Sa ARRANG EN- ENT.


TRAINS GOING SOUTH
Leave BRATrLEBoROat 4:2O and s:2ta. m. ai2 zoe
and $3.50 p. m.
MAtLTRAIN-Leave 81. Albapsat G go a. M, Bfattlt
boro at $50 y. m.--cOnnectint at New London
withstpamer for New York.
NIaHr ErPKEss.-Leavt OgdensburP at ~ 10 p. m.
Montreal at $3.50 p. M, st. Adams at 800 D. m.
Brattlrboro at $40 a. M, for opringheld, New
York, &c.
MAI. Ta,fS.--Loavc white Rive. junction at go
a. M, Brattleboro at S:2b a. M, arriving at New
London al 40 PIN.
MixIDTRAIS -Leay, Whit, River Junction At 1880
p TO-, Rutland 1850 .. m.,arriying at Brattiebofo
RrPT,ss TRh1S.-Leave Bratilcboro at 1900 p. M
rracbiu 9 Mlersfalls at 2 sop. m.
GOING WORTH.
LEAVE BRArTLEBoRo at 10 m. 10 $50 a. M, :55
p. m, :2Op. IN.
Mail TRstN.-Leave New London at 100 a. m, Brat.
tIeborO at 1886 n. M. for white River Junction,
Rutland, Burlington, 81. Alhans, Montreal, and
OgdensDurg.
MtxED TRAiE.-Leayc Brattleboro at 7:15 a. M, for
Bellows Falls and white River Junction.
ExrREss TRAIS.-Leavc Milerf Falls at II 20 a. m.
arriving at BrattlebOrO at I2:24 y. m.
ACCOMMODATION TRAIS.-LcaNt New London at 8 30
an, BrAttlebort at 4:55 p. M. for white River
Junction.
N1onT FxpREss-Ieayc Braitleboroat 1890 pm, for
white River Junction. Rutland, Burlington, st.
Adams Montreal and Ogdensburg.
Pulmans Drawing Room and Sleeping Cars are run
on nighttraius between Springfield and Montreal
J. W HOBART, Cen Sup't.
st. Adams, VI, Dec. L., 1874. 39tf
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A MEXICAN & FOREIGN PATENTS.

A MEXICAN & FOREIGN PATENTS.
IA RH EDDY Solicitor OF Patents for Inven.
tons, Trade Marks or Designs, No. &c State street
opposite Kilby Street Boston.
After extensive practice of upwards Of 30 years
continues to patents in the United States also
In Great Britain France, and other foreign countries
Caveats, Specifications Assignments and all papers for
patents, executed reasonable terms, with dispatch
Of patents of Inventions and legal and other advice
the claims VI any patent furnished by RENTING one
dollar. Assignments recorded In Washington.
No Agency in ths Untfsd States g0Ssessss superior
faeiifes for obtaining PGftHts or GieSTtaiHig tAs
PatsRtabiiity OJiRUsnfiOhs.
Allnecessity Of Journey to Washington toprocure
q Patent, aud the usual great delay there here
saved INVENTORS.
TESTIMONIALS.
'IregArd Mr. Eddy As one of the most capable an
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intercourse.-CHARLEs MASON, Commissioner Of
Patents"
al have o in rin
sRnnotemploy a man more competent and tTu,iBot
tky and capable OF putting their applications
form to for them early and favorable co
siderAtion at the Patent Ohlce.-EDMUND BURKE
late Commissions of Patents"
''Mr X. ii. EDDY has made for me over 7 IRTY ap-
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they may be sure Of having the most attenti
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shaTges.-JoHN TAGGART.'
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-10
THE METUCHEN MURDER.

TRIAL OF MICHAEL SULLIVAN FOR THE MUIR
DER OF FARMER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF
THE CASE IN NEW BRUNSWICK YESTERDAY.
The trial Of Michael Sullivan, lor the murder OF
Daniel Talmadge, venerable and wealthy farmer
OF Metuchen, N. j.. began yesterday at the Middle
sex county Oyer and 1erminer. at New Bruins
wick. The details Of the case as stated In the
HERALD at the time and by the prosecution in
opening for the State yesterday, are briefly
these Mr. Talmadge was man nearly
seventy years OF age, residing In Raritan
township, near Metucnen, where ne was highly
esteemed. On the afternoon OF December l, 1874
ABOUT four O'CLOCK he started from his house to 80
to his barn. near by, 10 look after his horses He did
so. and soon after was seen by members OF his
family staggering out OF the barn and leaning
against the barn. He was found to DO bleeding
copiously from an ugly wound on the head. The
al toe pace, he died. He was known TO be In the
habit or carrying large SUN OF money, out mono
to on ss na
laid the Old man IN the barn, robbed and murdered
him. sullivan had that day called on Iasmadge Tor
WORK. The latter said ne mad none. While there
sullivan saw Mr.. Tain idge open his pocKetbouk
and expose considerable money. Subsequently
Sullivan was seen 10 follow Mr.. Ta;madge 10 the
Darn. on the same evening Sullivan was seen
spending considerable money ana drinking. He
nel the vicinity ana on the SATURDAY aght ol,
OF the Pennsyvania kaiir road. lie was taken TO
the station mouse there, and on his person were
lound the od mans pocKetbook aud other EVIL.
dence, showing that ne must have been Ia the
barn with the farmer.
THE TRIAL.
Jury was found without much delay, and, after
stating the case 10 the members aud the Court, as
outlined above, the prosecutor, MIR. schencK.
called to the stand
THE WIDOW OF THE MURDERED NAN,
Mrs. Anna almadge: Her evidence corrooorated
tend her husband alter the Darn scene. He
never spoke, being speeches. until his death. She
identified sullivan as having been IN her nus bands
employ, ana the man had sought Elm.
ployment on the day OF the murder and who saw
for a neignbOr
Inc trial is still in progresA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-10

raun" she does not appear IN the "Skiobeeah," nor
does the action IN winch she Is concerned; hat
no occasion to use the character, because lt
does not appear In pike UCsllagnan:" tne pay
suggested by any Of the books 10 which resortcd
for material. situation and language: with re-
gard to the interior scene changed to an exterior
scene that was suggested to me as early as Sep.
TENDER last when | was informed mat II had
been used III Paris 10 the play OF the "Oricer OF
Foltune," and therefore, as ! believe, IL Is not
original with Mr.. boucIcault and that ne has no
proprietary right In II with regard 10 the scene n
the irish wake, 1t was suggested 10 me oy scene
3. on page Is. OF a small drama entitled "Bryan
O'Lynp," farce In TWO acts played several years
the language. as far as know, Is my owu except
such as was copied from "Bryan OLynn," the
farce referred to; In conclusion Mr. Hart believes
that from the knowledge derived rom construct
ing the "sKlbbeah" that the play oil the '.Snaugh-
raun" was taken, with slight exceptions, from the
same books from which he copied, and that sucn
similarity as each play bears 10 the other Is soeiy
due 10 tie TACT tnat both are. borrowed from the
same authors
Other afldavtts were read on behalf OF Mr.. Hart.
Then MIR. OGorman wanted To meet the strong
case presented BY the defence BY offering other
afhdavits. Counsel found himself In dilemma;
he wanted time, which before ne positively reused
to grant the other side when asked for II. he
threw himself OIL the Court; that tribunal could
counsel and IN fact his appeal Tor delay now rested
with his OF pOnents. Another moments con, erence
with Mr.. Hart and magnauimity prevailed. Mr..
Purdy, addressing tho Court Win lace oeam'ne
again with the spirit OF the lessen that mercy
10 others show that mercy show 10 me-" SAID,
'Your Honor. we are Instructed by our client to
extend the courtesy OF an adjournment 20 the
other side.n suppressed applause.) The Court
THE BOUCICAULT-POOLE CASE
Mr.. Poole withdrew opposition In the case. ana
an order OF Injunction was granted restraining
the performance or the burlesque Shockraun on
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-10
FROM UNCLE SAM TO HIS
PACIFIC NEIGHBORS.
IRON the san Francisco Call

The United States flagship Pensacola Will soon
leave this port with King Kaakaua aud his suite
on board. The Vallejo Cnyon,cle says that the
steamtug Monterey came down to this city on
Sunday win heavy load OF guns and ammuni.
tlon to De put on board the Pensacola, directed to
Colonel A. y. StelnDer2er, Honolulu, IL. L." The
Founders, one Parrot gun and five cases OF muZ-
zie-loadng Springfield rifles (twenty TO tie case) :,
with ammunition Tor each variety oil gun. y
large hex Of clothing, American 1lags, bunting OF
dnerent coors, medicine chests, surgical Instru.
mentS and other traps were also shipped AS
Colonel Steiuberyer IL United States Commas
sloner TO the government OF the Samoon ISLANDS,
1T Is presumed that the military playthlngs are
those distant isles. Tae Vallejo Chronicle re-
garus 1T as u friendly overture, intended TO gain
the confidence OF the people of the is ands more
completely PROBABLY with an ultimate view to
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-10
RETRIBUTION AT LAST.

''wILD NAN IN THE WOODS OF CALIFORNIA
FOUND TO BE THE AUTHOR OF THE ''wAYsIDE
MURDER" IN ULSTER COUNTY, N. T., IN
1S6S-uE Is KILLED IN ATTEMPTING TO ES-
CAPE ARREST.
WuRrsBoRo, N. Y. Fep. 8, 1875.
J. N. Masten, OF this place, has received letter
from relative In San Francisco, CAL, formerly Q
resident OF Ulster county, this State, giving the
particulars OF the killing OF desperate In that
STATE, known as the "Wlld Man Of Cousa" who
proves to be Jeremiah Smith, the perpetrator Of
what Is known as the "wayside MURDER" near
Homowac, Ulster county, In the fall OF 1868.
smith murdered his wife aud child In the road
near his residence, ~ pounding thsn - desti
with stone. de then aed and q large
reward was offered for his capture. At least
twelve men answering his description were
none o. them proved 10 be be. He was traced by
detectives as lar az Utah, and there all trace OF
HIM was lost.
About three or four years ago there appeared
in the sage brush In Cola county, California,
strange human being. he was dressed In the
skins OF animals and was always armed. HIS hair
and beard were OF extraordinary length. He
haunted small settlements, and wnen there were
no men ar und made RAIDS on the houses. secur-
ing whatever plumber was TO be had. He came to
be the terror OF the county, and narrowly escaped
with his lie several times wneu surprised by MEN,
who were hunting nlm. few weeks since ne
made one OF his visits TO house where the ln-
mates refused 20 comply with his demands and
contents OF three reviewers in the house. seriously
woundlng a woman and then retreated to the
swamp. The next DAY party went out 60 capture
him and succeeded In doing so. lie was lodged IN
the county jail.
ne particulars OF this affair were seen by Mr..
Masten IN a copy OF the San Francisco Chronicle.
1he description OF the wild man answered tina. OF
Smith so nearly, including finger missing
MS relative, enclosing photograph of the
murderer. When tue letter was received
In san Francisco the party to whom
II addressed proceeded 70 Cola county, and
found tnat the Wild man had escaped rom jail.
He showed the letter ana photograph to several
men, Tho declared at oGce that tnere was o great
resemblance between the picture and tue Wild
man. search was at once Instituted Tor the e5.
capped prisoner several men, among them Mr..
Masten's relative, followed hun Tor oays through
the tnickets, and finally came up win MIN. He at
once showed night, ana commenced firing al the
party. The fire was returned and the man tell.
mir. townsend the former lister county man,
went up 10 him and rrcognlz "a him, ana was re-
CognlZed in return. Smith died IN a few hours.
lie had eluded justice Tor nearly seven years.