Litchfield enquirer., 1874-02-05
woman Suffrage.

Miss susan B. Anthony, and Mrs. Isa- bella Beecher Hooker will speak at the Old Congregational Church in this piac, :, on Saturday evening next; on Monday exening of next week, at the Town Hall, Tn Wolcottville; and on Tuesday esen:nr. at Winsted.. The reputation of Miss An thony as an able, logical. fearless advo- cate of woman's suffrage, is too well ess 1 tablished to need our endorsement Mrs. Hooker is also very acceptable talker as will be seen from report of one of their meetings on our first page.
 If Mrs. Hooker breaches on Sunday, the time and place of service will be an- nounced, Saturday evening
 We give below an interesting account of the dueling practiced among the stu. dents of Heidelburg University. It oc- CUTS mostly, We believe, between the societies somewhat like ouI college socie- ties, though their membership is probably determined rather by the students place of residence than by any personal prefer ence. Count Bismark used to be noted it is said for his prowess in these absurd en- counters. The combatants are often much disfgured but are seldom seriously hurt.
 coshen--No I26.
 Rev. Robert Norton, formerly of Go- shen, now of St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, has son, Thomas H. Norton, who graduated last summer with the highest honors at Hamilton College, in the State of N. Y. He is now prosecu- ting his studies at the University of Hei- delberg, Germany; most of his time be- ing occupied with Chemistry. Tn 8 re- cent letter describing the place, he men, tions a large building used for duelling, and I will give an extract. H. N.
 'It had well-to-do look about it, and l was surprised 10 learn that it's whole business was confined to providing for the wants, external and internal, of the duellists. As we passed through the NOuAUy 4 Oo" t"0 ulSu Du6f oNSI grindstone, sharpening sheaf of swords until they had edges like razors. As cending to the second story, we entered the dressing room or ante room Here was arranged all the paraphernalia essen- tial for scientific duelling. Passing through, we entered large apartment, about 60x70, we'll lighted from skylights and windows on three sides Chairs, benches, and tables were scattered around. At one end of the room was an open space, where the spotted floor quite plainly told the tale of it's use. Return ing to the ante room we find the men en- gagged in fastening the handles to the sharpened blades. With closer examina- tion noticed that the German sword, or ''Schlager" as they call it, consisted of a rather thin blade about three feet long, sharpened for about sixteen inches from the extremity on both sides, with no point the end being three-fourths of an inch wide, and possessing basket hilt of steel work which efectuallY protected the hand.
 By this time appeared the members of the Allemania, with light red caps, and ribbons of red, white and black. Next came the Doctor, whose practice is con- fined chiefly to the Hirsongasse. He un- rolled quantity of bandages and plas- ters, and was evidently preparing for business. His arrival was the signal for work to commence Instantly an Ale man and Francon stripped to the waist, and their friends prepared them for the encounter. One held up the right arm of the duellist while the others made it ready. First piece of soft leather was fastened about the armpit. Then silken bandages were wound around the wrist A coarse linen blouse was next put on. Then followed heavily padded sleeves for both arms, and buckskin gloves withpad- ded backs More silk about the right arm, and 8 long linen pad wound around and around the neck. Then was strap ped on a heavily quilted protection for the breast, which reached down to the knees. Finally the duellist was provided with a pair of steel reins, fitting closely about the eyes and effectually guarding them while not materially affecting the wearer's field of vision. In this ridicu- lous costume, with the right arm still supported, the would-be heroes were marched off to the seats in the larger rooms. The two seconds now put on leather gorgets and heavilNpadded gaunt lets, and picked up their swords. 4 sub assistant of each side held the combat ants sword, chalking the handle and glove of the duellist The judge stood half way between the two, on one side with watch and note book in hand. The crowd were all gathered around now in expectance. The swords were placed in in the combatants' hands. The judge de- cIared the duel commenced; one of the seconds said, ''To the battle. Ready! Loose" and the two were instantly ex- changing blows The left hand was held in loop behind the back, while the right arm was raised to guard the head, all the movements being made with the wrist. Each endeavored to beat down his opponents guard, in order to have the sword reach his face. The Francon was only a slightly built lad, and scarcely a minute had elapsed before his rivals weapon laid open his cheek bone. The seconds cry "Halt," and strike up the swords of the two, who are conducted back to their seats, their arms still being held up. A sponge is applied to the fast flowing blood. The judge takes note of the cut, and then at the cry of the seconds, the fight is rccommeneed. A few strokes and the Franoon oceives an- other cut across the forehead Another