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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-13
A Crow Bar Through His Head
The Wonderful Survival OF n Caven-
dish Man Recalled.

The Wonderful Survival OF n Caven-
dish Man Recalled.
The recently-reported account of the
death Of man in Newark, N. j.. who
lived number of years with two inches of
knife blade penetrating his brain, calls to
mind an interesting Vermont case, which
was so remarkable that 1t was not credited
until either actually observed or sworn to
by eminent physicians. Phineas Gage was
young man OF Is employed AS foreman
of blasting gang OH the Central Yer
mont railroad in Cavendsh in 1S4S. lie
was in the act Of tamping a charge when
his iron struck fire on the rock and an ex-
plosion occurred. The tamping bar, three
feet and seven inches long, one and one
fourth inch in diameter and weighing over
Is pounds. was projected upward, passing
completely through his head, falling several
rods behind him, where it was picked up,
covered with blood and particles of brain.
At first his hands and feet moved cOnvul-
sively, but after few minutes his men
carried him home in a cart, and he was
able to sit up with slight assistance and to
walk up the stairs at his house. He was
conscious, but very weak from loss of
blood. An examination of the wound
showed that the iron entered the left side
of the face by the pointed end, Immediate
lie anterior to the angle Of the lower jaw,
passed oblquely upward and obliquely
backward. emerging in the melian line
back of the frontal bone. The bones were
broken in small fragments and forced up
ward and outward. The hole had much
the shape of an inverted funnel. The
frontal bone was badly fractured, leaving
an irregular, oblong opening in the skull
two inches one way and three and one half
inches the other, through which the pusa
tions Of the brain were easily seen and
felt. The wound was dressed and after a
struggle Of several weeks Gage recovered.
His death occurred from epilepsy in San
Francisco nearly IL years after the acct
dent. During these years he enjoyed good
health, and spent some time in South
America, but his mind was weak and child
ish. The skull and the iron are now in
the museum of the medical department of
Harvard University.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-13
THE ELECTRIC RAILROAD.
A Letter from ex-Judge Shea,
Who Holds that there Are Legal obsta-
cles which Will Prohibit It's Construc-
ton.
introductory Note by Hon. n. d. H.rrI.

Introductory Note by Hon. n. u. Harris.
To the Editor of The PhGnir:-I hand
you herewith, for publication, a letter writ
ten by ex-Chief Justice Shea of New York
city, whose summer home is in this village,
touching the proposed trolley railway here.
Judge Shea's conceded great ability, long
and varied experience at the bar and on
the bench, and his eminent rank in the
profession, fully justify the high respect in
which his legal opinions are held. You
will perceive that he more ;han sustains
the contention in my letter of two weeks
ago, that there are some things that even a
state Legislature cannot do; and one of
these things is arbitrarily taking rights and
property from person, or a community of
persons, and giving them, or the use of
them, 10 other person or persons for private
gain, without the consent of or compensa-
ton to the person or persons so despoiled.
BY such unjust encroachments on iDdi-
vidual and public rights on large scale,
and frequently under cover of bought leg
islative and judicial sanction, and on the
speciOus and much abused pretext of doing
public service, some of our great over
Swallowing and most obnoxious monOpOlies
have grown up, whose sudden accumula-
tiOns of enormous wealth in the hands Of a
few have tended so powerfully TO create
the widespread unrest and discomfort that
is abroad in the land, menacing the very
foundations on which society rests. And
it is because of these indisputable facts that
the present trend of legislation and Of judi
cal decisions, both state and national, is
setting so irresistibly toward fuller rec
ignition and protection of popular rights
against all assailants. And this means, in
popular apprehension and largely in fact, a
bulwark of defence of the many against
the organized and INSCRIPTIONS greed and
tyranny of the few.
Robbery, or any other form OF injustice,
under cover of perverted law, is infinitely
more dangerous and corruptive of public
integrity and morals than when done in
open defiance of all law. Therefore no cit
izen having at heart the well-beng of pos
terity can afford, for the sake of Il seeming
present good, TO countenance the infrac-
| ton of any fundamental principle OF free
government Of equal rights and protection
for all-of liberty under law-or, in the in
comparably terse words of Abraham Lin
coin. "A government by the people, OF the
people and for the people,
Icommend Judge Shea 5 letter to thought
| full consideration. B. ID. HARRIS,
Brattleboro, Jan. 0, 1893.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-13

force in ejectlng the trespassers while In
the very act. 1t is my opinion that even IL
the treSpassers should succeed In laying
rails, or starting any other part of the rail-
way, the owners Of opposite private prem
ises can, Of their own natural and lawful
rlght-and forcibly II necessary remove
the nuisance.
apprehend, however, that the project
must drop out of contemplation, unless 1t
Is encouraged by the chief owners along
the proposed routes. 1t certainly cannot
be constructed in defiance Of their wishes
their absolute lawful rights cannot be in
vaded and successfully overridden. They
have but legally and earnestly to assert
those rights. Yours very faithfully,
GEO. SHEA.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-13
READSBORO.

The officers OF the Old Fellows and Re-
bekah lodges were publicly Installed Tues.
day evening.
The officers OF the new village govern
ment are: President, E. J. Bullock; bail
ifs, Frank Crosier, W. d. Howe, G. NJ
Bemis; clerk, b. A. Stowe; treasurer, c.
G. Brown: collector, James S. Pike; au-
ditors, A. Z. Bishop, d. b. Wheeler, e. K
Whitney; chief engineer, Chas. II. Faux
ner; assistants, T. V. Sprague, II. Z. Par
sons. The next meeting will be held the
first Thursday in February.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-13
Peculiar Proceedings at Rutland.

A special village meeting was held at
Rutlan Monday to raise funds TO pay out
standing orders and current expenses until
the city government takes effect April l..
The meeting voted 10 license the trustees
to pay all bills, but refused any apprOprla-
tions. Subsequently the trustees met and
and voted to draw no more orders. This
leaves the village in a worse shape than
ever
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-13
Norwich University in n FlOnrishIng
Condition,

The attendance at Norwich university,
this term, is the largest since the removal
OF the college to Mortified in 1867. The
corps of cadets are under the command of
Lieut. +. c. Kimball, 5th Infantry, U. s.
A. Several important changes have heen
made during the past year. The large four
story brick building, erected through the
generosity of Gen. Granville NJ. Dodge of
New York city, has just been completed
and is now used for section rooms, labora-
tories, etc. A large building has recently
been purchased and is now used for gym
nasium and drill hall. At the last session
of the Vermont legislature the state granted
additional aid to the establishment of state
scholarships. The corps Of cadets form a
mart of the National Guard of Vermont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-13

OF Massachusetts, but all TO 70 avail.
Mr.. Lawler was hardly abe to attend
to business aud dcspaired of ever finding
relief. He bad lost flesh and appetite,
strength. ard ever desire for life. DIR.
Kennedy prescribed Favorite Remedy,
told him TO follow closely the printed
directions and to write him as 10 his con-
dillon in few weeks
Mr.. Lawler had little idea or hope that
the treatment lie was about to follow
would start him anew upon life of
health ard happiness.
To state from Mr.. LAWYERS letter to
DR.. Kennedy, few weeks after.
81 follow ed closely the directions, and had
taken only part Of a bottle when two pieces OF
stone passed from my bladder. Continuing the
remedy, grew strong and better daily, and !
think That am now entirely cured. weigh I76
lbs, costvpGess and rheumatism have entirely
left me. ] wish also 10 say that In every case
where have recommended FavoTite Remedy, II
has rot In single instance failed to effect q
speedy cure"
The case is a remarkable one and will
Md still further to the reputation DIR.
Kennedys FavOritr Remedy has acquired
Many regular physicians are prescribe
ing it. Persons suffering with these
diseases. or those run down either from
overwork, or the changing seasons. sleep
lessness, or nervous prostration and
women suffering from the ills peculiar to
their sex, should obtain this medicine at
once. Relief is certain 10 lie the result.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-13
Death OF "A Native OF Holland Who Left
100000

William S. Ladd, pioneer banker and
one of the heaviest capitalists on the Pacific
coast, died at his home in Portland, Ore,
Friday. He was born in Holland, this
state. in 1926, went to Portland in 1851
and engaged in mercantile business. In
1850 with Charles f. Tilton, he organ zed
the banking house of Ladd & Tilton, at the
head of which he remained till his death.
He leaves a wife, three sons and two
daughters. 1t was his custom to set aside
one-tenlh of his net income for charitable
purposes. His estate is estimated to be
worth S2O,O00,00O. 1t consists largely OF
real estate in Portland and in the state OF
Washington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-13
HARPER'S PERIODICALS.


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Bound Volumes OF HARPER's Bazaar for three
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NV YoPS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-13
SAVED HIS LIFE.
DR.. Kennedy Cures Where Other PTaetition
eTs Fail to Relieve.
From PIttsneId (NIass.l EacIe.

from Flttsuelu Nlass'J Eagle
The efficiency of DR. David Kenuedy's
Favorite Remedy of Rondout, N. y, for
all kidney and urinary trouble has again
been demonstrated
A gentleman from Dalton. Mass, has
been saved from premature death.
Some time ago Mr Peter Lawler, of
Dalton, Mass, called upon DR.. Kennedy,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-13
L q q a.
Harper's Bazaar.

HARPER'E Bazaar is journal for the home It
gives the fullest and late st information about
Fashions, and its numerous ilustra ions. Paris
desi ns, and pattern-sheet supplements arr indis-
pensable alike tn the home dressmaker and the
professional nodste. No expense is spared to
make its artistic attractiveness of the highest
der. Its bright stories, amusing COMEDIES, and
thoughtful essays satisfy all tastes, and its aRt
page Is famous a budget Of wit and humor.
In its wee ky issues everything is included which
OF interest to women. The serials Of 1893 will be
written by WALTER BEsART and EDNA LYALL-
CHRISTINE TERHUHE HERRIcK will furnish prac-
tical serirs. eutiil-d AT the Toilet" GRACK
KN0, OLIVE THoRHE MILLER, and CAHDACK
NHEELER will he frequent contributors the
work Of WOMEN in the Culumhl an Exposition will
be fully represented with many Illustration T.
W. HIGGIEsON. in Women and Men," will please
a cultivated audience.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-13
Now 10 Days
To Inventory.

We want to close out all
our Winter Dress Goods,
Wooden Hosiery, Gloves and
Underwear.
We have made some cut
prices all must now go at
some price. You will get
the benefit.
We lay on our counters TO-
day ten dozen Mems Under
wear at 81 cents, former price
was 80 to so cents also good
bargains in Table Linens,
Napkins, Towels, Prints and
Cotton. DOmestics are higher
but we shall sell at the old
price.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-13
THE VERMONT NEWS.
oldest Woman in the United
States.
ur. Bush.y. who pied Last Week Was
10 Years Old.

,... Bushsy, who pied Last Week Was
10 Years Old.
rbeS st. Adams Messenger says that Mrs.
prshpy. resident Of ST. Adams bay, who
diaI in the town of Georgia last week, was
,,r,b,by the oldest woman in the United
S,sres. certainly in Vermont. The extra
orIirsry age this woman reached was ITO
,,oor. She has daughter living OH the
yslsrJ who is over so years of age, and
con in Georgia, whom she was visiting, 70
,,,ar. Of aye This remarkable woman sur
yyiy.l three husbands, who lived the natural
earn, of life supposed to be allotted to man.
II,,r hair was of FURNISHED gold color and
bsr skin as yellow as parchment, free from
wripkles but tightly drawn over the face.
Til. National Life Insurance Company.
The adjourned annual meeting of the
National Life Insurance company was held
=, Uontpeier Friday and these three di-
re,lors we're reelected 10 succeed them
sslyas. Edward Dewey, Fred Z. Smith and
lanes G. Houghton. In addition to the
obnvn the present board of directors COM
nrise Charles Dewey, w. II. II. Bingham,
ESQ, re w. Reed, ID. G. Denison, James L.
Phelps, w, U. NeaLey' UeoISe DIlSS'i
Levi X. Fuller, George G. Benedict and
William p. Dillingham;. At subsequent
meeting of the directors this old board of
officers we're reelected: Charles Dewey,
PRESIDENT Edward Dewey, vice president;
George w. Reed, secretary; J. q. Hough-
ton. treasurer; Joseph A. DeBOer, actuary;
A. b. Bisbre, NJ. D., medical director; Os-
man y. Clark, assistant secretary; II. Nj.
Cutler. assistant treasurer. The company
wrote new Insurance last year to the
amount of Sl5,477, 172. The amount of
insurance now IN force is $5S,67S,353. The
income the past year from premiums, inter-
est, etc, was 81, 497, I79.73.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-13

AZ Rondout. n. Y,
and stated that he
was troubled with
inflammation of the
kidneys, gravel
andIbcumutism, lie
had tried about all
the standard rem
edies, had been
under the treat
;ment Of the best
medical authorities
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-13
LAST SATURDAY

7 SOLD three sl-lghs and some second
l. hand ONES. Have now on hand a very mic
two seated sleigh. new, and several second hand
ones: on With two seats at w price. Better
bring along your buggies. now, and W. will pa int
them in nice shape at low prices. Every kind Of
repairing done pr mptly and at right prices
Don't forget thai have fine line of blankets
aud rUbes at bottom prices. Call and see me.
ID. l.. GRlGGS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-01-13
BED LOUNGES!
Rattan Chairs.

We have IN overstock Of Rattan Chairs and shall
make special low prices IN order TO reduce stock
at once.
The record-union., 1893-12-27
PETER oooPER.s ILLUSTRATION.
How He Cured Merchant of Borrow.
inc at RuInOnS Rates.

ing at Ruinous Rates.
Mr.. Cooper was always a careful and
prudent business man. He was always
opposed to the methods of many mer-
chants, who launched out in extrayagant
enterprises on borrowed money, for
which they paid exorbitant rates of inter-
est. Once. says the EUen2ag Post, while
talking about project with an acquaint-
ance, the latter said he would have to
borrow the money for six months, pay
ing interest at the rate OF per cent.
why do you borrow for so short a
time ?'' Mr.. Cooper asked.
Because the brokers will not negotiate
bills for longer"
"Well, if you wish," said Mr.. Cooper,
II will discount your note at that rate for
three years."
Are you in earnest 2" said the would
be borrower.
Certainly am will discount your
note for $4,000 for three years at that
rate. Will you do it?'
'Of course l will, said the merchant.
Very WELL" said Mr.. Cooper, lust
sign this note for $4,000, payable in three
years, and give me your check for $500,
and the transaction is complete"
but where is the money for me?'
asked the astonished merchant.
You don't get any money" was the
reply. our interest Tor tnlrty-SlX
months at per centum per month,
amounts to los per centum. or S10,SO0;
therefore your check for $500 just makes
US even."
The force of this practical illustration
of the folly of paying such an exorbitant
price for the use of money was such that
the merchant determined never to bor-
row at such ruinous rates, and he fire.
quently used to say that nothing could
have so fully convinced him as this rather
humorous proposal by Mr.. Cooper
The record-union., 1893-12-27
The Remedy for Lynch Law.

Lynch law is the natural outgrowth OF
a weak judiciary a creature of the laws
delays, and a child of the bouquet
carrying idiots who deem feigned
repentance sufficient ground for leniency
or pardon. The disuse of capital punish
ment must not be blamed for such exhi-
bitions of popular wrath, for statistics
show the contrary. 1t is the mawkish
sentiment that proceeds from the inabil-
ity OF some people TO realize the depths OF
wickedness of which some hearts are
capable, and the technicalities upon
which most plausible pleas can be con-
structed by skillful lawyer before a
corrupt or gullible court.
The remedy lies i'll reformation which
shall make the action of the law inexor-
able in capital cases, and, perhaps, ex-
tend the list of capital cases to cover GER
tain other crimes that are really worse
than murder. Until this condition is at
tanned, lynch law will prevail to a greater
or less extent, depending upon how
much the people distrust the swift and
sure retrlbutiOn of regular legal pro-
cesses. This thing of substituting an
apology for hanging-of pampering
convicted, flower bedecked telons, OF
creating sympathy for red-handed muir
derers, and either freeing them or
prolonging their worthless lives
at the constant expense of the
State, must stop. Mistaken philanthropy
and misplaced sympathy go hand in hand
with judicial inetficiency and corruption
The record-union., 1893-12-27
ARARE OPPORTUNITY
Good Agricultural Land for $40
to $40 per. Acre.

The Pacific improvement Company has re-
Gently purchased twelve thousand ceres Of
land in the heart of Tehama County, for the
purpose of promoting subdivision and settle
ment. This land embraces lands from first
class Sacramento Valley agricultural land. to
land Of fair average quality, and is offered at
from $40 to $40 per acre, in subdivisions of
40, 80, 12o, 16o and 500 acres.
The terms upon which these lands are offered
are especially attractive. They will be sold in
subdivisions, as above indicated, by the pay
ment of interest only for three years, at which
tins the purchaser can begin the payment of
principal by paying the first of I've equal an
nual installments. Thus no part OF the prin-
cipal is to be paid for three years, and then
the purchaser is to have five years in which to
pay five equal annual installments. with in
terest at the rate of z per cent. per annum,
making payments extending over period of
eight years. Intending purchasers are as
sured that this Is an opportunity to purchase
land of fair average quality at 80 per acre,
and good agricultural land at $40 an acre,
with other grades Of land at prices 10 CORE
spond between these figures.
The assertion Is frequently made that good
lands suitable for general farming and e.
pecially adapted for fruit-growing, cannot be
had in California for less than from 500 to
$1OO an acre. an examination OF Lne lanQ
subject Of this advertisement will prove to
home-seekers that this is al opportunity for
the purchase OF good agricultural land at $50
an acre, and for qualities grazing down to fair
agricultural land at $40 an acre. on terms of
payment which should make the disposition
Of these lands to actual settlers result easy OF
accomplishment.
The primary object of the purchase OF this
body OF land was the breaking up Of large
holding for the purpose of promoting It's set
tlement in smaller quantities and its devotion
to diIigent husbandry.
For further particulars, call upon or adj
dress VIM. H. MILLS,
Land Agent OF the G. P r. r., Fourth and
Townsend streets San Francisco. Cal.
The record-union., 1893-12-27
SACRAMENTO MARKET.
Trade Fairly Good in Local Produce
Circles.

Circles.
SACRAMENTO, December 26th.
Trade in local market circles opened up
this morning in fairly good shape, though
with stocks in most lines considerably dimin-
ished after filling the Christmas orders. Very
Few four-tier Apples are now left. Such read
lily sell al from 81 40 to 81 90 per box.
Smaller ones thve-tier) are quoted at from 81
10 81 10 per box. Mushrooms are plentiful
and sell at 15c per pound Peas and Tonla-
Toes are about done Tor and are not worthy
quotations. Game is in moderate ysupply
with light demand. Eggs are weaker and
have again cropped IN price sc per dozen,
ranch now being generally quoted at soc per
dozen, with an occasional o1fer Of 35e I1er
dozen for an extra grade.
EGGS-Fresh ranch, soc = dozen: Eastern.
TRY-Turkeys-Live Hens and ooh
blers, lie; dressed, 1S@2Oe; Chickens~R Hens
5000 90 3 doz, 60e each; springs. S. . cIoz'
DOC each; broilefs, 81 > doz. Zoe each. tarn1
Ducks, 81 90 z doz, zoe each; Geese, 81 So
each.
Beef-Primo Rib Roast, 125la15c;
Chuck Roast, 10c; Rump, Sc; Briskef So
Cornei Beet. sc; Porterhouse Steak. I56aI So
Ioin STEAK, 121z015c; Round steak, IOe:
Chuck Zoe. NeaI-Loin and Rib ChOps. ! 81.
Roast Veal. J2c. Autton-Leg, lIai2LSc.
I,oin and Rib Chops, 121ac; Mutton Slew. Sc.
15c; Corned Pork, I5e; Sausage, 121Sc; Vienna
Sausage sc: Bacon, 14416 &c; Ham 10000
BREA EADSTUFFS-EI 81 4OR bbl 81 10
for 5o-D sacks, 81 20 Tor 100-b sacks: Oat-
meal, ION SACKS. zoe; Cornmeal, lob sacks,
25c: Cracked Wheat. lob sacks, 35c: HON.
inv lO-fb sacks. 40c, Graham Flour ION
sacks soc; Buckwheat, 1O-ih sacks, soc: Rye.
SOC Tor Ion sacks.
HAY AND GRAIN-Oat Hay, zoe . cwt:
wheat. 7oci second quality, 60c: Alfalfa, so
The record-union., 1893-12-27
The Cable system the Best,

The Superintendent of Transportation
on the Brooklyn Bridge says that con-
slant inquiry is being made for some
system better than that in use, but he
doubts whether it can be found. With
the cable it is impossible for one train to
crawl up on another, and largely for this
reason there has been a wonderful free
dom from accidents. The passengers
now carried number 297 200. 900 and not
one has been killed.
The record-union., 1893-12-27
SAN FRANCISCO STOCK MARKET
SAN FRANCISCO, December &c, 1898.
MORNING SESSION
Consumption of olives.

This country has become within three
decades one of the most important olive
consuming countries of the world. When
olives were first imported into the United
States they were luxury of the rich.
They are still consumed in cities rather
than in the country districts, and New
York, with its great population of people
from the Mediterranean regions, is of all
American cities, by far the greatest con-
sumner of olives.
The record-union., 1893-12-27
Meat Market.

Following are the rates for whole carcasses
from slaughterers to dealers:
BEEF-First quality, 51a@6c: second quail
ity, 4$4Q5c; third quality, 31@@4c 2 ID.
CALN NES-QuOtabe at 4@5e for large, and
6a7c 3 ib for small.
MUITON-Quotable at 51I@656c p 10
LAAIB-Q Quotable at 6@7c p 70.
PORK-Live Hogs, on foot, grain fed, heavy
Hogs, 41l@5c; dressed Hogs, 7@71Sc p b.
The record-union., 1893-12-27
Eastern Grain Market.

New YORK, Decem Der 26th.
WHEAT-December, 661sc; January, 661Sc
March, $50; May, 71c.
CHICAGO. December 26th.
WHEAT-Deeember, 6O1Sc; May, 65szc.
The record-union., 1893-12-27

@65c; Wheat. whole, 81 25. Barley, SOC;
Ground Barley. 81 o5; Feed Oats, 81 400
90; Wild White Oats, 81 25@1 so; Mid
dlIngs, 81 10; Bran, soc; Straw, 60@7Oc.