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Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-02

The Centennial Exhibition correspon. dent of the London Times has devoted a chapter to American hotels. Among other things he notices-what some Americans may have failed to observe-that every hotel has it's drug store, or chemists shop" near the grand entrance; and, Tin wise imitation of Natures rule of placing next to the poison the antidote, peculiar prominence is given to whatever pills are the sworn foes of dyspepsia and plethora. " He remarks also that the hoisting appar- atus which in England is called ''lift" is here termed an 'elevator," for the reason. he presumes, that '..this country is too big for little words" But he admits that the American elevators are sumptuous enough to deserve their high-sounding names. His account of his experence with head waiter at Saratoga who wanted to be feed is sufficiently amusing. ''I would as soon think of fleeing him." he says, ''as of tip ping a railroad director. made delicate inquiries, and found, to my dismay, that even this prince of helps was of like pas sions with his humber myrmidons, and, as the Americans delicatelY phrase it, ex- pected to be 'seen.' From poor man he would consent to take two dollars, but a rich man would do we'll to give him five dollars. As.I cannot summon up forti- tude enough to be looked down upon by him as poor, and cannot afford five dol lars, I have resolved to fly the place"
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-02

Those unhappy people who did not subscribe for Centennial stock, and who have been miserable over the fear of f. nancial failure, may be comforted. The Exhibition is the greatest success, finan- cialiy as we'll as in all other ways. All debts are paid. The current daily expen- ses are paid. And a big balance is piling up in bank to pay the stockholders probably not less than fifty or sixty per centnm of their subscriptions. And all this fin spite of a frightfuily hot summer Philadelphia must be pardoned if she in. dulges ina little self-congratulation over results like these, which come from the good honest management of the Centen- iaanial authorities and from the patriotic en- thusiasm of her people.-Phitodelph Bulletin.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-02

A REMARKABLE FRoa SToRY.-A remark able incident occurred at Brown & Halls 3 sawmill, in Acton, while pine log was being sawed up into lumber. The out sidetslab and one board had been cut off, and while the workmen were turning over the log they were surprised to see large toad poke hls head out of hole in which he was imbedded, and where he had bare ly escaped being cut up by the saw. How the stranger got there was mystery, as he was completely encased in the wood, with no possible means of ingress or egress. As the log was the fourth or fifth from the butt of the tree, his position must have been at least fifty or sixty feet from the ground, and he had no doubt grown up with it from infancy, being pro- bably hundreds of years old. The animal was quite flat. and nearly as large as a mans hand. He was perfectly blind, but when taken from his bed he made use of his limbs to crawl away. The tree was perfectly sound with the exception of a decayed spot of about foot in length be. low the hollow place in which he was i'm bedded. How did he get there, and what did he live on ?- Toronto Globe.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-02

When Abraham Lincoln was lawyer in Illinois he and the judge once got to bantering one another about trading horses, and it was agreed that the next morning ats o'clock they should make a trade. the horses unseen up to that hour, and no backing ont under forfeiture Of S25. At the hour appointed the indge came up, leading the sorriest looking specimen of a horse ever seen in these parts. In a few moments MT: LincolU was seen approaching with wooden saw 'horse upon his shoulders. Great were the shouts and Iairghter of the crowd ,and both were greately increased when Mir. Lincoln. on surveying the judge's animal, set down his sawhorse and exclaimed: :: "Well judge this is the first time I ever got the worst of 1t in horse trade. "- ChicdQ0 Tribune.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-02
BRAVE ACT OF AN ESaNEER.-A few

BRAVE ACT OF AN ENGNEER.-A few days ago, as an excursion train of eigh- teen heavily loaded cars on the Vermont division of the Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad had begun the descent of heavy grade between St. Jonesbdry and the Connecticut River, the engineer sud. denly deserted three cattle upon the track just in advance of him. To drive or frighten them of the track, or to sea, sonably stop the train was impossible. Instantly he decided upon his course. He sent his fireman to disconnect his engine aud tender from the train, whis- tied "down brakes" and with the fearful impetus thus gained threw the cattle from the track. He then quietly allowed the train to overtake him again, connected it and continued, his passengers knowing nothing of the fearful danger they had escaped by his bravery, his quick wit, and his fidelity to duty.-Ruttand Her. aId
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-02
Naugatuck Railroad.

Commencing June 12th. 1876, trains will leav STATION as follows: 7.O5.A. M.--Freight Train for Bridgeport. 7.2S A. M.-Passenger train for Bridgeport and
 New Haven (through car) connect
 ing at Bridgeport with local Express
 train to New York; at Waterbury -. for Haltford. 1.29 P. M.-Passenger train for Eridgeport
 connecting with Lightning Express
 train foI New York arriving at 5.45
 p. m connecting at Derby for New
 Haven (through car). 4.45 .M.-Blilk tram with passengt car attached
 connecting at Bridgeport Nith ex-
 press train to New York, alec Nith
 steamboat leaving Bridgeport at II
 p. Tn. (SaturdaNs excepted). On
 Sundays, milk ilsiu leaves Bridge
 port fur Winsted at 7.OG .. m., re-
 turning leave Winsted at 4OU, ,l.itch-
 field f B D. m. (. Tickets sold and baggage checked to Canaan, and Albany via Winsted. l0.58 A. M.-Milk train forW insted with passcp-
 ger car attached, connectii z at Wa
 teibury with train from Harlfur at
 Winsted, for Canaan, Mil, rton ahd . Albany.
 12.37 P. M.-For Wins ed 4.46 r. M.-Freight train for winsted TAO P. M-For Winstel.
 WATERTOWN G WATERBURY l.. H. Trains leave WatcTtowh at 7.S0 A. a., and 50 P. M., connecting with passcngcI trains to N,M | York al Hartford.
 Leav atel bur at II 90 8. m. and G.35 D. m {, on arrival of trains from New York. Fenn's stage to and from lilcLfeld cOI.I ects with all passenger traIls at IitchEtld static n Th"mas' stage for BtihleLtm and Morris leaves WatertuWn faly Stages for WnodburN, Uarviu Oiis Col, brock, ahd Goshen com ect wlih IOiU A. n, tram from bridgeport. A Discount of cents made to PassenctIs pai . chasing Tickets at the Ohirp GEO. w. BEACH, ,Superintendeii. 1 BridgenOrt, June 10th, ISI6
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-02
SHEPAUG RAILROAD.

Comm Inencing- Monday, August 7th, 1876, Trains will run as follows:
 -DOwNwARD- 7.2O A. M.-Passenger Train from Litehfeld for South Norwalk without change; con- meeting at EawleI yile with HuusS tcn- lc k. R. (North at II 15 A. NJ and South at 10 P. M. J and at South NOrwalk for New York and New Haven. 2.3O P. M.-Mixed Train from LItchfeld, connect ing at HawleyVille with Heusatonic Train for Bridgeport and New York
 also for New Milford, and at Bethei with D. N. Train for South NOrwalk 4.45 P. M.-Sunday Milk Train from Litehfrld
 connecting at HaNleyyiIle for Bridge port, and at Bethel for South NorwaIk and New York.
 UPWARD 7.SO A. M-Mixed Train frcm Danbury, arriving at Litchield at LOO r. M. 4.42 P. M.-Passenger Train from South NorwaIk on arrival of S15 P. M. Express Train front New IOIk. connecting at HawleJ. yllle with Housatonic Train leaving . Bridgeport at 4.55 P. M, connecting from New Haven at 3.35 P. M, aud ar. irving at Lltchfeld at O5 F. M S0tHrdays.-An additional Train will leave Bethel at 7.25 P. M, on arrival of 6.I6 F. M Train from South Norwalk connecting with Train leaving New York xs 4 AO P. M., arriving at Iitchheld st 1000 PM.
 CENTENNIAL EXCURSION TICKETS. good for thirty days from date of issue for sale as follows:
 Litchfeld, s 9S5 Washington, sglS New Preston, 9l5 Roxbury, s75 Transfer Tickets sold and baggage checked through if desired.
 Passengers taking the 7.2O a. m. train from IItch. field arrive in Philadelphia ut 600 p. m. Litehaeld, Aug. 4th, 1876. ltf.
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Political and Historical Events.

The work has been begun after long and careful preliminary labor and with the most ample for carrying it on to 8 successful termination.
 None of the original stereotype plates have been used, but every page has been
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The illustrations

Which introduced for the first time in the edition have been added for the sake of pictorial effect but to give greater ucidity and force to the plantations in the text They embrace all branches of science and of natural history, and depict the most famous and rearkable features of scenery architec ture, and art well the various processes of me- chanics and manufactures. Although intended for instruction rather than embelisEment no pains have been spared to insure their zxr.s
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Suits and Garments.
HOW TO MAKE MONEY
ADVISE TO THE YIsI

ADVISE TO THE WISE.
 We will state that the surest best and speediest way to multiply and ncrease' is to call at No. 12 WALL ST., New York, and consult with
 ALEX. ROCKINGHAM & co.
 These gentlemen, who have long been identified with the history and affairs of Wall Street unusu- ally skilled in monetary affairs and in everything ap pertaining to speculation, unexcelled for ability and proficiency It may also be said that of the many Brokers in that city they not only the popu. lar, but also the most successful best patrouzed and most widely known in or near the vicinity of Wall Street.
 Among the customers of the house of Alex. Froth- ingham < Co.,, are some of our leading and represen fattye citizens, who mainly indebted the labors of this firm fer much of the wealth they now enjoy
 During the long and successful experience of Messrs Alex. Frothingham Go. in this city they have earned for themselves enyable reputation for honesty, integrity and good faith. and enjoy bus. ness almost colossal in it's proportions In fact the amount of business done by this house in the course . year IS something wonderful, and often forms the subject for comment. It needs but visit to their spacious offices in Wall Street to prove the truth of the above statement. 1.t5.F- E $40 into $8U and on, secret which they alone can explain: but that they succeed in doing so is fact too well known to admit of doubt. If you would safely and prohtably invest your money, do hes- tate t0 favor this hrm with your cash and confidence That by so doing you will reap abundant reward. the experience of thousands of best citizens at tests. The necessity of taking such course in these times of totering banks and financial stringency must be apparent to the most indifferent and careless ob- server.
 Messrs. Alex. Frothingham & Co. are prepared so invest money to any amount in the best and in every transaction in which they may be engaged guarantee entire satisfaction to those who honor them with their patronage. a
 eB- -Ssnd for their Explanatory Circular and Weekly Reports, which they mail to all who desire them From N F. Metropolis April 16, 1876.
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Printed on New Type,

Forming in fact Cyclopads, with the same plan and compass as its predecessor but with far greater pecuniary expenditure, and with such improvements in it's composition have been suggested by longer experience and enlarged knowlellge
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GAOgranhical Knowledge

Have been made by the indefatieable explorers of Africa. -a-fes E.. +ar -a. r-a+-E @@~A. ssA--&a
 The great political revolutions of the last decade with the natural result of the lapse of time, have brought into public view a multitude of men, whose names are in every ones mouth, and of whose lives every is curious to know the particulars Great battles have been fought and important seges maintained, of which the details yet preserved only in the newspapers in the transient publications tue day but which ought to take their place
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Permanent and Authentic History

In ing the present edition for the press has accordingly been the aim of the editors to bring down the information of the latest possible dates, and to furnish accurate account of the most recent discov ies in science, of every fresh production in tera tnre and of the newest inventions in the practical ars as well as to gse asuccinct and original record 0f he of
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-02
R. H. EDDY, SOLICITOR OF PATENTS.

For Inventions, Trade Marks. or Designs, No. 76 STATE ST., OPPOSITE KnBY ST., BosroS. A FTER an extensive practice of upwards of A thirty years, continues to secure Patents in the United States; also in Great Britain France and other foreign countries. Caveats, Specified tions, Assignments, and all papers for Patents ex- ecuted on reasonable terms with dispatch Re- searches made to determine the validity and utii- ty of Patents of Inventions and legal and other advice rendered in all matters touching the same. Copies of the claims of any patent furnished by remitting one dollar Assignments recorded in Washington.
 No Agency in the United States possesses supe- rior facilities for obtaining Patents or ascertain ing the patentability of inventions.
 All necessity of journey to Washington to pro. cure patent, and the usual great delay there are here saved inventors.
 TESTIMONIALS. II regard Mir. Eddy as one of the most success ful practitioners with whom have had official in. tercourse.
 CHARLES MASON, Commissioner of Patents" II have no hesitation in assuring inventors that they cannot employ a man more competent and trustworthy and more capable of putting thsir ap- plications in form to secure for them an early and favorable consideration at the Patent Office.
 EDMUND BURKE,
 Late Commissioner of Patents" "Mr R. H. Eddy has made for me over THIRTY applications for Patents, having been successful in almost every case. Such unmistakable proof of great talent and ability on his part, leads me to recommend all inventors to apply to him to pro- cure their patents, as they may be sure of having the most faithful attention bestowed on their ca- ses, and at very reasonable charges
 Boston, Jan l, 1876. JOHN TAGGART."
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Artistic Excellence.

The cost of their execution is enormous and t ;s be- lieved they will find welcome reception as an adm- rabe feature of the Gycopda and worthy of high character.
 delivery of each volume It will be complete in sir- teen Large Octave Volumes, each containing sand Wood Eneravings. and with nufaeroIs eoiored Photographic Maps. = ~ @7--~s- S~a-sAa ~1sS
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Conn. Literary Institution,
 5.- uf1eld. Conn.

E'oR both sexes. Fits for the best Coliegos ana Scientific schools and for Business. hupefaor ad. vantages for Music and Painting. Expenses modoerat . Fall term begin6 August sOth. 1e70 79fF
 f7-5w LA. SHORES, A. M., PrineaVsl
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THE AMERICAN CYCLOPEDIA

Within the last ten years the progress of discovery in every department of knowledge has made new work of reference an imperative want.
 The movement of political affairs has kept pace with the discoveries of scence and their fruitful applica- tion the industrial and useful arts the fence and refinement f social life. Great wars and consequent revolutions have occurred, involving na- tional changes of peculiar moment. The civil war oi our own country, which was at its height when the last volume of the old work appeared, has happily been ended. and course of commercial and in- dustrial activity has been commenced. Large access sioDS to Our
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PREMIUMS.

New subscribers (applying early) for the year 1876 may have, without charge, the numbers for the last quarter of 1875 of such periodicals as they may subscribe for. Neither premiums to subscribers, nor discount to clubs can be allowed unless the money IS rec mitted direct to the publishers. No premiums given to clubs.
 on application. --rs THE LEONARD SCOTT PUBLISHING co.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-02

We call the attention of ''The Danbury News Man" to the fact that we have a lightning-rod man in jail. in this city. There is Victory in the Air.-[Springfeld CO., Republic.
 Never mind Victory. You hang on to that lightning rod man.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-02

g Pickles , Mixed Pickles, Chowchew, Gerkins, Pic calilli, Onions, Caulifower, and
 Cucumbers in bulk Tomato Catsup, Mushroom Catsup, Wor- cestershire Sauce, Challenge Sauce,
 Sweet Marjoram, Sage.
 Thyme, etc. Preserved Lines, Olives. Dried Fruits, and Jellies of all kinds. s3 Spices of every description. Extracts. Bor- den's Condensed Milk, sMaltbyss Pre- pared Cocoanut, Confectionery, Nuts, and Foreign and Do-
 nestle Fruits in their
 season. McKeon, Van Haagan $ Co.'S FANCY TOILET SOAP.
 Particular attention invited to Brldgewood & Sons Celebrated CROCK FRY ("Porcelain Opaque''), almost equal to China, and to my stock of HARDWARE and FARM
 ING UTENSILS. A Agent for ECHO FARM BUTTER. B. E. CHAMPLIN. Lords Building. Litchfield.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-02

CLUBS.
 discount oftwenty per cent. will be allowed to clubs of four more persons. Thue, four copies of Blackwood or one Review, will be sent to one address for s12,S0. Four copies of the four Reviews and Blackwood, for $4S, and SO on.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-02
For Sale

ONE of the finest building lots in the vllaae from O the southern part of the Harnev placa cS c.,,tb etreeI Hf E. G. ROBERTS
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FOURTEEN VOLUMES NOW READY

FOURTEEN VOLUMES NOW READY
 Succeeding volumes, until completion, will be issued once in two months. sra s~es - eB Specimen pages of THE AMERICAN lsYcTO- PEDIA, showing type, illustrations etc., will be sent gratis application.
 - Address,, 44
 L. H.HoLMES, General AnenE ks z5-f IA North Pearl St., Albnaav R " -
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-02

"Citizens," exclaimed a long-winded political orator, the other evening. "under the present condition of affairs where are you going?". "Home, by thunder" an- swered a retreating sovereign, and the house came down with a yell
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-02

AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENTS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-02

ADVISE TO THE WISE..
 We will state that the srest best and speediest way to multiply and increase" is to call at Mo- 12 WALL ST., New York; and consult with
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-02

"No man was better inoculated to pre- judge pork than my husband was." says Mrs. Burlington "He knew what good hogs were, he did; he had been brought up with 'em from childhood"
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-02

A female preacher is sad to be writing "Commentary on the Life of Joshua ' It is reported that sine will observe that | Joshua was successful with the sun, but he never commanded the daughter to be l still.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-12-07

few things. We don't know what yet F"
The horses were put under the shed
and we all went in. Father said, calmly
''We Will take lantern, Thomas, and
look around out of doors little.
I knew they would go to the old well.
I stood and looked out Of the window
and saw the CLEAN of the lantern as it
moved. In very few minutes they
came back.
One of them is dead" said my faith
er, ''and the other lies at the bottom
and groans. The third man has escap-
ed.''
They laid boards across some barrels
In the shed, and brought up the dead
man and laid him on them. His COM
rade who fell in the well, had shot him
in the head as he plunged through the
',oe,-a. His ugly f44oo still ~>clie--
At was the Raven. That night my faith
er's prayers were very solemn, and his
embrace was close as he gave me my
goodnight kiss.
The robber in the we'll was bruised,
but not seriously hurt. The law took him
to punishment. The third escaped. I
was never left at home again alone.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-12-07

A CROWD of people were standing
around the Corliss engine, in Machinery
Hall, 81 the Centennial, the ether day,
watching and admirilg it, when q man
stepped from among them and tookfrom
his pocket tin box, and opening it
took out what appeared to bean exceed
iugly diminutive alcohol lamp, and pla-
cling it on the corner of the platform,
lighted it. Then it began to buzz some
thing as a humming- bird might if only
small enough, and, upon close examina-
ton, it was found to be perfect steam
engine in full motion having forts foun-
dation 25-cent gold piece. It was
composed of gold, steel and platinum,
the fy-wheel being three fourths Of an
inch in diameter, the stroke one fourth
of an inch, and its full weight
seven grains. A magnifying glass had
to be used to see it distinctly.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-12-07

A DOG That DIDN'T LIVE IN VAIN
Memphis Ledger: A welI-known Mem
phis coal dealer, not long since, had 4
big dog Of wonderful sagacity. He (the
dog) stayed around the coal yard, and
whenever a coal cart was hauled on the
scales the dog always took stand IN
der the wagon like a coach dog. He
weighs 100 pounds, and was weighed as
coal thousands of times, and nearly ever
coal consumer in the city purchased
that dog thousands of times, and nearly
every consumer IL the city purchased
that dog at so much per barrel. The
practice went on for months, and was
only discovered by a funny accident. A
negro wanted barrel of coal, and wheel
ed a hand-cart with coal on the weighing
scales. The clerk in the Office worked
at the scales, and hallooed through the
window, ''take out lot Of that coal. d"
The negro did SO, and kept on until all
the coal was out of the cart. The clerk
tried the scales again, but the pea indi-
Gated too much. ssTake out more coal, y
shouted the clerk, ''d-n it, you have a
boat load of coal on that cart. "Look
hyar, boss" replied the negro, "the
coal is all out, and I'll have to take the
wheels off the cart if you want 70 light
en- it, Then the negro looked under
the cart, and seeing the big fat dog at
his post, exclaimed: Lord God, mas
sa, you's selling me that dog for coal. .
The dog was missed in a few days and
was found dead on the scales. the AMI
nal having taken some poison acciden-
tally, but ne came back to die at hispost.
1t was a fine example Of faithful unto
death"
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-12-07

A MASSACHUSETTS, paper says that
fatality almost unprecedented in the his
tory of single household occurred re-
Gently in the family of Peter Reeves, of
North Andover. One of his children
died Monday of diptheria; a second died
Tuesday Friday two others died. and
on Saturday, while the four who had
previously died were lying unburied Ill
the receiving tomb or at the house, the
death of the fifth child occurred. The
funeral services over the remains of all
five of the children was held at the same
time, and they were buried together at
the cemetery. A sixth child, the only
remaining one Of the family, and the
father and mother are now Ill with the
disease. The cause is believed to be de-
fective drainage.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-12-07

A VERY unique case was brought be-
fore a Waterford, Conn, Justice, last
week. It seems that woman of that
village expected the death of one Of her
chilaren, and borrowed a dress of a
neighbor to wear at the funeral. The
child recovered, which caused its moth
er SO mnch happiness that she went to
a tonic-beer party, wearing her neigh
boris dress, and spilled some of the beer
on it. The owner of the dress demand
ed compensation, which was refused,
whereupon she appealed to the law. By
the advise of the Justice the affair was
settled without a trial.