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Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02
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 WEST CORNWALL boys are in the habit of ianaping on the oara of moving railroad trains. The practice Is dangerous, un- lawful, and should be stopped.-T. L. Hart has abandoned the milk trade and entered into the cream business, which he thinks can be made more profitable, if properly managed. Mir. Hart is practi- cal farmer and well calculated to success fully carry on any thing in the farming line that he undertakes. .zzThe funeral of Miss Mary s. Pratt was held Thursday, April IS, at the residence of her father, Dea. R. R. Pratt.-Ne,os.
 At SouFa CANAAN, on the 22d, Mir. Calvin Sparks had @ paralytic shock and died next morning. At Salisbury, on the 23d, Mir. Edwin Belden suffered like attack and died the following night. It is remarkable that two such cases so like each other in every respect, should occur within twenty -four haqra.
 NEW RREsroN does not give up it's rail- road project, by any means. It has heard that the Danbury $ Norwalk railroad com pany contemplate g continuation of it's road to New Milford, and hopes if it goes that far twill continue to New Preston. That town has $40, 900 in cash for 8 rail- EOau, HIlu tHV Vuulpduy WHICH 11ISI Ndk0S an effort to give them rail communication with the outside world will get it-Dan- d,tyy Netvs. -e Ss @
 NORFOLK has rumors of chicken steal ing Mrs. Wm. K. Peck has sold her farm to Sheldon Camp, Esq, former resident, for $500. Neaos.
 Ar GosKsN Birdsey Howe, Esq, has lost three young cattle within week, with some strange disease. ,.s The only known disease the symptoms seem to in dicate is hydrophobia, although no one can explain how they could have been bitten. 7.s'.e sT s,ss..1s5 i. ses.5- = e
 TIE ooNN. WESTERN Is having three new passenger and two smoking cars built. The new baggage checks used by the company have 6 card attached showing the destination of the article checked. Two freight cars got off the the track last Wednesday, causing two hours delay of the passenger train.
 r. BEAR HILL, caught fire last week from sparks from Conn. Western engine. From 20 to 30 acres of timber and quar- ter of mile of fence were ghicagoed: e
 EAST YNsTEBs is building up fast, From $25, 900 to $s0, 900 are. to be ex. pended in building forthwith. '.
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02

H
 0layton keeps coming ont hafopo +ha Yestlgatlng committe9 'iio AA- fhere IS much Opposition r., +ho e,,.4
 Island bill in the Senate. and # ;s o not a.a' ba Asged that 1t can pass this sess;on
 Ihe seaate commiktee cont;n1,oa - hooded with petitions against tha as.a,'1 - slon of the Wheeler S. W;1so,, .on;e. -. machine patent. That companv sal1 tLe same machlnes they ask S65 for in A,oor- lea, for $35 in Europe. N III Ahief- Tuesday, of last vEaal. g resoiutlon Of inquiry into the 1a+o o,,+
 Iage HI Chefokee nation was offered Tba abcott contested election CASA waa 5ac;d. ed agalnst h1m 42 to To- There was . no- nt1ca discussion between Messrs Worto,,
 Edmunds and Thurman ~ 'o-, oh v ednesday, Mr. Ransom, democrat
 rom North Carokna. was sworn ;n MT
 6ucSlngham advocated the Sbinn;ng Oommlsslonees bill 2 Tie Committee o1 fr1vlleges spd Elections reported in favor o1 the Senate's right to add tariff hill to any revenue bill by way of amendment
 Mr. Abbott, contestant of Mir. Ransom's seal, was allowed pay and mileage:t;H day of decision. The deficiency bill was dis.
 On Thursday the Ku Klux com mlttea reported testimony reoardino, the States of Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. The Merrill amendmeYt of the deficiency bill, providing that Sonth- ern claims shall not be allowed by the Court Of Claims in favor, of those who have been engaged in the rebellion was discussed. < ssts vd aossoai -z .9S On Friday. bills were introduced in- creasing the appropriation for Brazilian
 Mail service and relieving settlers on Cher okee lands. The Morrill, amendment of the Deficiency bill was rejected 26 to 23, but reconsideration of that vote was moved and not disposed of. s7 afska
 Ea House.--0n Tuesday of last week com mlttee of investigation into the losing of the record of the Buel court martial was ordered Mir. Cox's resolution aoainst lobbying ex-members was discussed and killed by recemmittal. There was ', spirit
 ed discussion of the Goat island substi-
 ute bill which provides that the railroad
 company shall pay for the privilege what aa aacomnnission decide it to be worth. ; 1, -On Wednesday, 10.50O copies of the American Hease'a at Geneva was ordered printed aMKs Cox objected that it was a 'gone" case!!nriFhe Goat island substitute bill passed 1OI to S5. The case of Dr- Houard condeaIled by a Cuban court
 martial was discussed it was doubted whether he was an American citizen. The Thursday session of the House was taken up with discussion of the Houard
 case. sse el5sl'- sss -4+,sIg8-.sa set.sa On Friday the resolutions demandine the release of Dr. Houard were debated at length and passed 143 to 43. A reso- ! 1ution for final adjournment on the 29th
 of May was rejected lO6 to 8S, though Mir. Dawes thought with due industry the Tar
 if bill might be disposed of before that time. The Tariff bill was taken up, and
 MT. Finkclenburg spoke on Revenue Re-
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02
ooarders are beginning to arrive,
woodbury,

Our Union Band gave concert at the town hall, on Tuesday evening, the 2ad inst, which was the first public trial of their new instruments and proved to be highly satisfactory as attested by the au- dience. a.sss .so E. ssiss, -.. The North Congregational parsonage is undergoing alteration and repairs to the amount of $900. which will quite improve it in the eyes of some. ...a 5@s 4'J 7.
 -Wm. G. Richards, who died on the 22d, was sick only four days disease, congestion of the lungs. His height was five feet eight inches, and he weighed 8 few pounds over 300; brother of his liv- ing in southford weighs about $50. and a sister in Waterbury, 300. a z...zs.s.s
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

.a 85.fs'EetsETa FOREIGN. sa Italy. There has been a great eruption of, Mt. Vesuvius. Some lives have been lost and much property destroyed.
 France.-The rumors of new trouble With Germany are without foundation
 Spaia. The Carlist insurrection con- tinues, |. $. - .,. .- DOMESTIC. Militia had been sent to Cass O.. Mo. to preserve the peace.
 The town of North China, Me-, has been burned 5s. ....s+ s. ,s
 Six persons were burned to death in New Scotland, Albany County, N. r., Friday. -.. x,-r - -. ..s~ s
 Brigham Young has been discharged. s
 California hung horse thief, Wednes- day. @z~.s ~~s =, : ', ' ' =.
 The discovery of gold and silver. mines is reported from Alaska, - The N. Y. Chamber of Commerce pro- pose important reforms in the Custom House. es a. ss
 A county court judge, an attorney, and a stranger were killed by mob at Gum City, Mo. on Wednesday last Their murders grew out of the recent Class coun- ty bond difficulty ,-.s -.s s
 The New York Assembly has passed a bill for an elevated railway through N. Y. city. af ees-e', - ~
 Ehhu Burritt has written strong letter against the nrosecutien of the U. s. claim fof indirect damages before the Geneva Conference. Judge Clawson, of Staten Island, was run over by the cars and kill cd at.Albany, last week to
 The bill providing for an underground pneumatic railway tube 31 feet by Is, un- der Broadway, New York, has passed the legislature. sa.. ass-- -rr
 The Mutual base ball club have won two games of the Raitimores A part of the unfinished Boston Colise- um blew down, Friday.
 An oil train was burned on the Hudson River Railroad Friday. near Greenhush.
 The Methodist Book Committee received report showing frauds in the Book Con ! corn. f4@4I &ss ss .=s.S e-L sss-s
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02

Vegetine is composed of Roots and Herbs. It is very pleasant to take every child likes it. sz aaseg ssE ergze s5s5zs [
 Vegetine is acknowledged by all classes of people to be the best and most reliable blood purifier in the world. as e@z Vegetine, by it's use you will prevent many of the diseases prevailing in the Spring and Summer season.4 ssssss
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02
WoIcottvlIle.

On the 24th day of April, the body of q man was found under the dam in the rear sof the manufactory of Turner, Seymour X #Judds. The body was much decoupesed and had the appearance of having baan bereft of life a long time previous 4 coroner's jury was summoned and impan- neled by G. H. Welch, Esq. Testimony was produced before the Jury that said deceased, who was fully identified to he the late John Fitzpatrick, had been miss. ed by his relatives since the evening of February 18th. 1872, at which time he was iu attendance at wake in this ysIlaee: Since that time they had made inquiries concerning him, but as he was accustom. cd to remain but , short time in a. place. hls absence did not cause, much suspicion or alarm. It was at first supposed that he must have fallen into the river on his way home while in astate of partial intox- leation, but investigation disclosed that foraweek previous and suhsaquentto his disappearance the river was in every ae. cessib1e place covered with ice, and death by accidental drowning was thns rendered almost impossible. The Jury finally ren- dered the. following verdict. 4 51 r15 ,1j :. :.
 Litchfeld County, as. ,lt ..ss. .ssrfs ,t t&s:s aso TqFrington, April 9, 1872. CT The undersigned, Jurors, being duly impanneled and sworn te inquire of the cause and manner of the death of John Fitzpatrick, whose death was sudden and untimely. and the cause andf mannar of which was unknown, having viewed the body of said deceased, and considered the evidence given to us, do on our oaths find and say that the cause and manner of the death of said deceased is to said Jurors u Whereof we subscribe our nalaes> $
 Signed by ai5a. s-st 4e.oy aas l. ..s.,l zs l..e3 ERwaN B. CLARK, { !. aa4il HRRMoN CLARK, i.-i.ss P sassgzss .5 ARTHUR B. LAKE, s.k ~ sea 4s FREDRRIcK F. FgEssENIoH, Baszs1e .sau GEORGE BoGuR, 3g fg a -lf.f. f.3saeE9 ;GEoRaR H. BAIDwIE, s..t ,5z 1-ss .4.s. .rl JAMES F. MESSENGER, Bra ss ae LEvRRN B. SMITH, nqr T z fsg RoRERF FRUIN, ua l.saa 55e.I =.s us DENNIa MuRPEF, sa,szr- d sz5a@ tart1isz C0REEIdus BELLAMY. -- a HIag5 trsa WM. H. LADY, ,JR.5 Zs s.:gv E
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02

- The Cause of Temperance finds some of its most insidious and dangerous ene- mics in the many. s'tonics" and 'tappetiz- CTS, made of cheap whiskey and refuse iq- uors, finished up to suit deprayed appetites, under the name of medicines. Dr.. Walk CTS California Vinegar Bitters are none of these. They are not a beverage, but genuine medicine, purely vegetable, pre- pared from California herbs by g regular physician. For all diseases of the stom- ache, liver, kidneys, bladder, skin and blood, they are are an infallible and un- riiyaIled remedy. - f.@% 4 4w.
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02
r.-- q. ' ' LitchfeId.

The Superior court is holding busi- ness term and will reduce the docket to lower figure than it has reached for long time The following cases have been decided .r.. sa a5
 Loud Huuphry vs Charles L. Barber. Plaintiff recovers -$5 and costs: Hitch cock for piff. Fyler for deft. !.
 D. L. Hungerford ys R, D. Hicks, The defendant recovers his costs. Bar= bour and Graves for plff. Hitchcock and Seymour for administrator. ..- h.
 x. [. Thonspson vs II. c. Kilbo,ne, an action to recover double expenses for the construction of fence, was tried but not decided. .- ..-...... .fs ~s
 On Sunday there was an alarm of fire and an excited crowd rushed down East Street under the impression that the resi- dence of MT. Tomlinson Wells was on fire. It turned out to be the old house adjoining and that there was considerably more smoke than fire. -..s. -.
 Buell. & Wheeler seem still to be alive, and are constantly dispensing useful, good and delicious articles to their many cus- toners. Theirs is 8 good place to find reliable, fresh and genuine Flower Seeds, which please the public so well. You can also get Prescriptions carefully compound ed there. alE l-@s sa
 Hiram Merriman has sold his place west of the village to Ethan Whitney, for $s50O. ssa -a4 .@@as
 The appearance of our Militia compa- ny at its parade in uniform, last Saturday, was very good indeed. There will not be many finer companies at the Election Parade. @
 The board appointed by the Hon. W. H. Barnum to examine the candidates for the vacant appointment to West Point ln his gift, have reported in favor of MT. AL len B. Beeman, of Stratford. There IS some doubt of his appointment, as he is not seventeen years old yet Farmer.
 The successful competitor above refer red to is son of the late Frederick D. Beeman, of this place. The examination was very severe one, there were . large number of contestants, and his success is very creditable and gratifying. a '
 A vote of the town was passed, Mon- day, giving permission for placing the old Congregational church on East Park.
 = The Slips at St. Michael's were sold Monday for $1 ,4s5. aconsiderable advance on last year, and twelve seats unsold.7 Z
 Charlotte and J. T. Remsen, of Jer- sey City, have sold the Dewez farm of 212 acres to Stephen Rockefeller of Albany, for $8OOO. sxEsxs 5
 The public school building in Litch-i field was burned Monday night. Loss $55, GOO; insured for $80, 900. Pasladi,sn.
 How very handy that insurance will be when the new graded school house is built. The remains of the former build ing worth s55, 900 have not yet been dis covered. ssa as
 IN LAKEvnnR it is daily occurrence now to see men upon our sidewalks, too intoxicated to walk. Ladies are exposed to insult every time they venture out with. out escort. Miss Rradleys reading was not very fully attended but those present were much pleased, especially with her rendering of the Candle lecture. .-Ne,cs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02
RAILWAY FARES.

About eighteen months since a bill re- dueing railroad fares and .freights came within one vote of passing the Massa- chusetts Senate. In August last the rail- road commissioners of that state addressed a very plain spoken circular to the various railroad companies of the State, which was published in full by the Courant, on Monday of last week. The result has been, says their annual report, that "more or less considerable reductions in fares or in freights, or in both, were made by eleven corporations, owning almost all the important lines of the state and operating exactly one-half of it's entire mileage" z. Y rg.s .... ..
 The Courant further states that a me- morial to our legislature is in circulation demanding reduction of railroad charges in this State. As we stated, sometime since, bill has passed the New York As- sembly reducing fares on the New York and New Haven railroad in that state to two cents mile. That bill having been referred to the Senate Railroad committee, we notice the following important state nlent with reference to it in Thursdays Tribune:-.4 ess .T
 The Governor transmitted to the Sen- ate letter which he had received from Gov. Jewell of Connecticut in relation to the bill compelling the New York and New Haven Railroad to reduce it's passen- ger fares between the Grand Central Depot and stations in Westchester County to two cents mile. This bill was introduced by Mr. Badeau, has passed the Assembly, and is now before the Senate committee on Railroads. Coz. JeaOeu sdys that the NeaU Hdven Rdilroad is about to reduce iks locnt lures to alI stations both in Neso York aud Connecticut, and that the pas- sage of the bill, on account of the arrange lnents now subsisting between the Harlem and New Haven Companies, will compel the latter road to carry it's Westchester messengers at loss, and prevent the gen. eral reduction of the passenger tariff.
 We shall be pleased to see the New York and New Haven company come down ss gracefully as similar companies have done in Massachusetts. If that corpora
 
 ton makes fair reduction of rates, it win escape a collision with the people, in which it would surely be worsted. q The following appears verbatins, titera- tsna, ct qnotation-naarkins in last weeks American:-- ..sae, 4.,s
 s The Litchfeld Enquirer says: ssThe four editors of the four Litchfeld county papers were all present at the Kellogg concert at Winsted, last week" It isn't nukely that Miss Kellogg ever faced quite that amount of journalistic and critical ability before.
 Both the foregoing sentences are ours as..s Ae 9uo'atlon marks are the Ameri-
 ,:.., lnoughtful chap. that; corrects l typographyl 'Do' 2
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02
Cornwall.

The amount of repairing and building already proposed, this summer, will .em- ploy all our masons and carpenters.
 Deacon Beers read sermon in the absence of Rev. Mir. Prince oa Sunday. -Messrs Beers and sons have nearly completed the foundation of their new horse barn. -5....-. ... $ City boarders are beginning to arrive.
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02
ma,rriageS.

At New Milford, April 21, by Rev. O.. G. Acly, Christian D. Mintch and Sarah F. Morehouse.x aa ze ssessug. es s@zEsss .a
 Al Unionyille, at the residence of the brides father, by the Rev. F. E. Davies, GeorgeS. Knapp, of New Milford, and Jennie, daughter of Russell Humphrey. At Winsted, April a, at the M. B. Church, by the Rev. s. aH. Platt. King T. Shelden and Martha B. Smith. a
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02
East LitchfIeId.

Mir. D. c. Kilbourneis cheese factory has been raised and is nearing completion. z --The roads which were 50 badly dam aged in the late freshet are receiving prompt attention. sfass
 The farm formerly owned by MT. Henry Perkins has been rented by MT. Frank Perkins of Harwinton- s g sl
 The church has had Q new coat of paint. inside, Improving it's appearance considerably. The pulpit is supplied by the Rev. Chas. Lockwood of Waterbury.
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02
The Trottfng Sta lilo n
 WafaMapg Chief

TWILL make the season of 1872 at the stable w of the subscriber, in New Preston, Ct., ct twenty dollars to insure.
 Waramaug Chief was sired by the Duke Of Kent, out of the thoroughbred mare Kate. Duke of Kent by Iron Duke, out of Lady Belden; Iron Duke by Cassius N. Clay, out of Lady Jackson; he by Henry Clay, by Andrew Jackson, by Young Bashaw, by Imp. Grand Bashaw. Lady Jackson by Chancellor, by Mambrino, by Imp. Messenger. Lady Beldsn by Mambrino Messenger, dam by Bosora, he by Mambrino, ,out of Lady Messenger, he by Imp. Messenger. Lady Messenger by Coffin Messenger by Imp. Messenger. Kate by Conrad, out of Sally Cooper; he by Flying Chil- ders, out of Lady Hunter. Sally Cooper by Sir Lowell, he by Old Duroc. Lady Hunter by Old Duroc, out of Lady Richmond, &c. (See Turt Register).
 He possesses all the qualities desirable in A good stock horse, being wellbred, of good dis position, and large size. He stands fifteen hands and three inches high, is dark blood bay, with. out white, has very fine style, remarkable. trot- ting action and great speed.
 It will be seen by the above pedigree that the dam of this stallion was c thoroughbred run ming mare. Persons wishing to breed good stock are invited to call and judge for themselves.
 Although the pedigree is of the highest Order the price is placed within the reach of all. -t s~-. F Ef-s .a ss E. P. LYMAN.
 New Preston, Litchhsld Co.,, April 20. 4-sm
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02
Washington.

All busy on the Shepaug The shovel brigade on march! Whistles abundant Gravel flying right and left Tuesdays prevail The man with the carpet bag says nobody don't nothing bout this d-n railroad nohowi' He is fast set ling into hopeless state of apathy and indifference. He says that blessed board of directors is like the family of 8 dozen children whose father was elected consta- ble, and they all ran crying, "mother,
 mother aint we all constables ?' ''No ! stop your noise you little fools, there's nobody constable but yer father and l. :" Our General Grant of L. says that the charge of nepotisns against the Presi- dent he knows to be false, for he has not sign of an office. z.ssssss.lgzslA s4 A large surprise party visited the bride and groom at the house of John B.
 Newton last Friday evening". There are several candidates in the field for the or der of matrimony. In the Autumn ex- pect falls from single blessedness. s. 2 -George s. Clarke has purchased a place in, Stepney on the Housatonio R.tR.
 and will keep store, post office and tele- graph office. as hs W. -e E 2.
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02

My Friend, stop that terrible cough and thus avoid a consumptive's grave by using Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis coyery. For curing all throat, bronchial and lung diseases 1t has never been equal ed. Sold by all Druggists. s. b69.
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02

mzAmruSAars wAs 2zs iR arrears must make up .,-..r.r~. hssuzs saAiag advantage of the fore esng p.zps1SsuAs SaA sahscnbeEs Eno are n ~avr.ra mar asasrs the amount tl.esr soss'' usszm s<e "a ~Rss<S
 w~u.~ sa.u.aa he sent by pOsf-Ofsioe Order. .cneck -r p.usssnr~a ssGssx, if possible If remittances -- wna. AE ua.a ws cannot be responsible for ..~. h.s-e sAa letter reaches us. but will take all Es.aR Ss r~mEGa~aos to the elubhing periodical z,..svs uz hs rsezznea sn the next paper.
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02

sGg The endorsements of Pratt's Astral Oil from Insuranees Go. g, eminent scientific men, dealers, and consumers, in all parts of the country, would fill . volume Re- member the danger of using unsafe oils, and remember that no accident can occur from using Pratt's Astral. aasa5 bssasT
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02

epahlish day earlier thaa usual, sAss w~ek. in Oraer to let those of our of- fee wAo are members of company H, ,.Ae u~xs in the Election Parade.
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02
, Bricigewater.

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 On Saturday, the 27fh, the house be, longing to MT. James TH. Keeler and oc- eupied by MT. Owen Warner, took fire and was consumed, with nearly all its contents. The fire originated in the back part of the house, the flames sweeping through it with such fury that in about ten minutes the roof fell in. Mr Warner's loss is great, and he especially needs sympathy, as he has been unable to labor for the past six months. He looses thirty bush els of rye, twelve or fifteen of oats, all his provisions, a sewing machine; in fact, all the house contained with the exception of two beds It is hoped that public sym pathy will be manifested by generous contributions. fs
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02

TAa peEsuvzzane of William Tell by the Rursva R1a OpeEa troupe. last week, is ..sa ts have been one of the finest musi- cd smAxrtminmznts ever given in New Fo<R. The unusual combination of three s.vsnr~ p<xfoxmezS: Parepa Rosa, Watch s.A u~a Sznk1eyin one company hascalied ~za sAe sashzzs.stie support it deserves.
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02
F1oaRER cLuBBiRc RATES.

o-r InrAasSa County subscribers may not of-
 . aa .A,. ia take HavHntags of the low rates s---.a l.-vs saIA. tg nOsk magazines and pen ,.u..,. Fur thss- convenience and as an extra s-a..uw~ua so zxw county subscribers we VIII ---a sa. svavussx PsriOdicals to county subsera- A--.. Ia eoz.ssEs0a with the ESoUrhEA A' 'H'
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02

The Old Whig Party went for internal improvement So does Williams Extract Jamaica Ginger. n
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02

The Domestic" has selfadiusting take-up, which requires no change for diff ferent thickness. ss as4 = szss
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02

rhs naabuEy < POrtchsster R. R. Co. gre cansHx on Danbury for -sl5O, 900 to ~u-zs~Ss sAas rOad The Danbury peo- uaa ca sAesr xsae want assurances that the una uauaed win complete and equip the uSa.a and shzs the oOnp&ny's repair shops wn he karssea st their end of the road.
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02

Those wha wish reliable hair prepa- ration should buy Halls Vegetable Sici- ian Hair Remover. It is compounded of the purest ingredients and with the strict est care
Litchfield enquirer., 1872-05-02

Silas Cheney, of Litchfeld, is to be Minister to England when Horace Greeley is President -Heyuld. tassa *4x }1.s