43

37

archaeological and historic name of the village was "The Three Taverns," where the holy
Apostle Paul (in the Book of Acts, chapter xviii, and 15th verse) arrived, and found some of
his friends had come to meet him on this journey toward Rome.

This ancient site, and the whole surrounding district, is still the property of the
Cajetans.

The Prince's horses, which will be chosen for this test from the Cisterna Campagna,
are known in Rome as the Cajetan breed, and hold their own for the wildest and most un-
manageable in the country.

It is said that this breed shows a local crossing with a Saracen breed (which was in-
troduced into these parts by the Saracens in the Middle Ages), and also a touch of English
full blood.

Whole volumes of illustrious history might be supplied with reference to the Cajetan
family and of their richly endowed estate; they have filled a spacious position in the annals
of a thousand years. With sincere respect, (Signed), CHARLES M. WOOD.
Vice-Consul of the United States of America at Rome, Italy.

"BUFFALO BILL" IN VENICE.

(By Telegraph, "New York Herald.") VENICE, 16TH APRIL, 1890.

"BUFFALO BILL" and his "Wild West" have made a big show in Venice. The even-
ing the directors have a special invitation on the Grand Canal, where the whole troupe will
be shown. COLONEL CODY is taken by the Venetian Prefect in his own private residence.
No one can think them ordinary artists, after thay have seen the gathering of different
Indians in gondolas, or seen the wonderful sight which presents itself at the Venetian Palace
and in the little steamboats that ply between the Pier of St. Mark and the Railway Station.

Thousands of Venetians assembled yesterday at Verona, where the Company of the
Municipal Authorities of Justice have allowed the use of the Amphitheatre, or the so-called
Arena, one of the most interesting structures of Italy, and nearly so with the Colosseum of
Rome itself.

Forty-five thousand persons can conveniently find sitting room in this Arena and for
standing room there is also extensive space. As His Royal Highness Victor Emmanuel was
on a visit here once, 60,000 people were accommodated in it. it is, perhaps, interesting to know
that this building is the largest in the world, although the "Wild West Show" quite
filled it.

The Amphitheatre (Arena) was built in the year ago A.D., under Diocletian, and is
known in Germany as the Home of the Dietrich of Berne. it is 106 feet high, 168 meters
long and 134 meters broad (the Arena itelf is 83 meters long, 48 meters broad), the circum-
ference is 525 meters. In the surrounding Amphitheatre (entering by the west side through
Arch No. 5, admission one franc, Sunday free), are five-and-forty rows of steps, 18 inches
high, 26 inches broad, built of gray, or rather reddish yellow limestone, where nearly 20,000
spectators can find places, and where many more people can see by standing on the wooden
benches behind them. From an inscription on the second story it will be remembered that
Napolean I. visited this place in 1805. The restoration of the building was by recommenda-
tion of that Emperor. A wonderful view is obtained from the higher steps.

THE WILD WEST AT THE VATICAN--"BUFFALO BILL'S" INDIANS AND COW-BOYS
AT THE ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY OF LEO XIII.

New York Herald, March 4, 1890--(From our Special Correspndent.) ROME, March 3.

One of the strangest spectacle ever seen within the venerable walls of the Vatican was
the dramatic entry of "BUFFALO BILL" at the head of his Indians and cow-boys this morning,
when the eccleseastical and secular military court of the Holy See assembled to witness the
twelfth annual thanksgiving of Leo XIII. for his coronation. In the midst of the splendid
scene, crowded with the old Roman aristocracy, and surrounded by walls immortalized by
Michael Angelo and Rafael, there suddenly appeared a host of savages in war paint, feathers
and blankets, carrying tomahawks and knives.

A vast multitude surged in the great square before St. Peter's early in the morning to
witness the arrival of the Americans. Before half-past nine o'clock the Ducal Hall, Royal
Hall, and Sextine Chapel of the Vatican were packed with those who had influence enough
to obtain admittance. Through the middle of the three audiences, the pathway was bordered
with the brilliant uniforms of the Swiss Guards, Palatine Guards, Papal gensdarmes and private