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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25

Windom and Lamar spoke on Monday in favor of the bill extending the time to complete the Northern Pacific Railroad. Sargent has offer ed an amendment to the Woman Suffrage Bill, forbidding the exclusion of women from practicing as attorneys in any courts of the United States. Blaine presented resolu- tions, Monday, against any radical change of tariff laws-R. M. Reynolds, of Alabama, has been confirmed as First Auditor of the Treas urry; also George F. Cutler to be Paymaster General of the Navy
 HO1se.-The District of Columbia bill has been recommitted. A bill passed to discon- dnue coining the 20 cent piece.-The Senate Pacific Railroad Funding bill has been favor ably reported. The House hasrefused toagree to certain Senate amendments to the Defcien- cy bill. Consideration of the question of final adjournment has been postponed till May 18th. A war claim of William and Mary's college was defeated, Thursday, by Republican fflli- bustering On Monday the River and Harber Appropriation Bill was passed, under suspen- sion of the rules, and without debate, by vote of 166 to 66.-Mr. Cox offered protest of 28 members-Mr. Blair's resolutions have been referred to the Judiciary Committee Dll providing for the issue of fractional curren- cy and small Treasury notes has been defeat
 ''To DO AS FOLKS OF FASHION Do," in one respect at least, you must use GLENNs SUL- PHUR SOAP, which is immensely popular among the elite of society, and deservedly so, for it is the most salutary of beautifers and pu- nfiers. Sold by all Druggists.
 HILL's HAIR k WHIsKER DYE, Black or Brown, soc 44w.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25
HarWinton.

POETRY ?-These April showers will bring the May flowers.
 The blue ribbon is the latest style out.
 Pitching queits is the favorite amusement here now.
 This warm weather is good for grass but rather rough on the poor tramp.
 Geo. P. Birden's friends have 'chipped in' and brought him another horse. Prompt be- nevolence
 Hon. Abijah Catlin is having some of his meadows cleared of rock with dynamite.
 Mir. David Johnson has bought Harry Sco- ville's farm at East Litchfeld
 Mrs. Burwell is having her house shin gled.
 Our pulpit was tastefully decorated by the ladies for Easter Sunday.
 The temperance meeting last Thursday evening was largely attended, the church being we'll filed Many friends of the cause came up from Wolcottville. Some disturbance was made by weak-minded young man who had been made drunk by some of our ''boys" who are big enough and old enough to know better, and was then sent in to anney the audience by maudlin and profane language. He was promptly ejected from the church. This same young man was ''doctored" in similar way one Sunday night, few weeks ago, and then induced to go to the prayer meeting with a view of making sport for the ungodly. We can't understand how young men who are ''old enough to vote" can be so childish. Another temperance meeting was held in the Academy, last Saturday night. About a hundred and twenty have signed the pledge, among whom are some of our most intemper- ate people.
 The burglars who stole the safe from the Depot at East Litchfeld, last Sunday night, were met on the hill above Samuel Pratt's ir., by the depot clerk whs was returning from a visit to his lady love, about three o'clock Mon day morning They then proceeded east as far as Wm. Wilson's, took his horse from the stable, hitched it into the buggy and drove south of the Centre an unknown distance, then tied up the reins, turned the team around and started it for home. It was found the next morning half mile south of the Centre. LITTLE GHoNNIE
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25
New Preston.

The weather still continues. The face of na. ture smiles" more and more, day by day, and will soon be beautiful under broad grin.
 Fast day was observed by some, but not with the old time ''blue law" severity Ser vices were held at the church, both afternoon and evening. Many of our temperance work CTS went to Rromica and held meeting of great interest that night, gaining twenty names to the pledge.
 The repairs at the New Preston Mill are completed, and if any mechanic wishes to see something that works like new machinery, let him go there and inspect.
 We see loads of trees passing hither and thither, these days. Some have been trans planted to beautify the Avenue. All are not ornamental, many promising to become fruit full
 -F. E. Jenks proprietor of the Barn Store, is going to do business strictly on the cash system after the 1st of May. It reminds us of the inn sign:
 But only for the cash"
 Miss Gussie Cogswell, whe is attending school at New Haven, is home during vaca. ton.
 The revival meetings of the past week have met with a measure of success, but some how there isn't that excitement and awaken ing which temperance movements produce. The attendance has not been nearly as large as at the temperance meetings, perhaps on ac- count of blowing and sowing. Fourteen per sons have manifested desire to become bet ter. AJAX.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25
Warren.

l would correct the error of your correspon- dent in last weeks Enquirerregarding the pre- sentation of the sewing machine to Rev. Mir. Colton's family. It was done not only by the ':good people of the parish" but also by the young people. Are we to infer that the young people of Warren are part of it's good peo- ple?-ED. ENQUIRER.
 Our Sunday school listened to some able and interesting remarks. last Sabbath, by Mr. Hoyt, of New York, who is spending a few days at Mr. B. Gilbert's
 We also notice Mir. M. H. Tanner in town This gentleman is travelling for the Strong Manufacturing Co.,, of Winsted, and is home fer short vacation.
 The church sociable will be held at Dea. Hopkins, Lakeside, on Tuesday evening. A good time anticipated.
 We hear there is to be a choir meeting, Saturday evening, the way for which waspav- ed, so to speak, by Sunday mornings opening hymn. Q.
 The temperance wave is sweeping over us. That fearless advocate of temperance, MT. Frank Brady made his appearance among us last week Wednesday evening, and began his work in earnest, giving history of his life, and securing about 85 names to the pledge. MT. Brady is an earnest and effective speaker, has good judgment, his heart is right, and wonderful success attends his eff forts He understands the art of being agree oh1a and f,llv sy,pro eiatoo fbo v,ox,yar x;o1do in connection with it. He has a persistent de- termination to interest every one in the good cause, and when he goes for his man, there ;is no excuse but to don the blue
 On Thursday evening he made practical appeal to Temperance and Christian people to put their names to the pledge, and thus by their example, influence others to do the same The result was that many of that class went forward and signed. The Messrs Bonnet & Beardsley, of New Preston, were present and made short but effective speeches.
 On Friday evening we listened to the rum sellers and drinkers, recent converts to the cause, in regard to the past and their hopes and determination for the future. oA ooouA0oy OsOAAuS 1O1CSSOI 1@OSCIS dLU Lawyer Knapp, of New Milford, addressed the meeting in striking manner and were loudly applauded
 Great credit is due to Mir. Bradys untirlng efforts. He gave us something new each eve ming. In fact is host in himself, and we be- lieve his labors here are fully appreciated. God give him strength to go on in his labor of love to fallen humanity! A temperance society was organized and is to meet every fortnight commencing on this (Thursday) evening. We hope the good work will ge on until every person is reached and enlisted in the cause. Our pastor is on the right side and has ably seconded the work by his presence and re- marks. X. MT. Foster, of the firm of Foster & Hurl- but, of West Winsted, will be at the store of Vessels & Gates, on Monday next, with a choice selection of foreign and domestic wool ems, prepared to take orders for anything in their line. Persons wishing good custom work done should give them a call. 1
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had been afflicted with heart disease, frequent ly suffering extremely, but powerful medi- cine he always kept with him would relieve his paroxysm of pain for the time, and one seeing him few moments later would not suspect that he was conscious he had been
 next door to death but he well knew it. and said repeatedly that he should die suddenly, ''go'' said he, Hike snuffed-out candle '' His prediction was verified. Thursday morning his little grandson crept into his bed and was heard calling ''wake up grandpa, wake up!' As no response was heard, his mother hurried to the room to find her fears verified; the dear child was calling to deaf ears, and no more will that cheery voice be heard till the final resurrection. J.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25
Not Quite so Bad.

The Straight Republican ''organs" vent 8 great deal of abuse on the present House of Representatives, and the New York Tribune, which has only soft words for the Pacific rail- road grabbers, and the Western and Southern timber thieves holds up its hands in horror at the number of Southern claims presented in the present House. This is no fair test. It is not the number of such claims presented, but the number allowed that determines the favor able or unfavorabIe disposition of the House l; and we have seen no monstrous claims allow ed, as yet. Says the Springfield Republican !:
 The present House of Representatives has one hard drinker, it has good many ex-rebels in its seats, and it has good many queer fish, for this is a big country it brings forward a good many sweepers and heavy patriots to fill the few offices within its command. But 1t must be said also that for many years no House has been so sure death on job, no House has been so ready to repudate an unfaithful ser want, no matter at what scandal, and no House has presented more forbidding field for the lobby. It is the sllallOwest calumny for pa- pers like the Chicago Tribune to talk about the disposition of Congress to pass such bills as ''have money in them"
 The House has been grossly unfair in it's decision of contested elections, and it is trifle more crazy than the Senate on finance, but we believe it to be vastly honester body than the Republican Houses of Grants time. The reason of this is obvious. As far. as the North goes, the Republicans and Democrats preserve much the same proportion now as then but in the South, Democrats-old Confederate sol diers mainly-have been substituted for Re- publican carpet baggers. That these latter fel- lows were lon the make," almost to man, no intelligent, sane Republican now denies Look at the Senate vote on the Thurman Pa cific railroad bill, week before last Of six Southern Republican Senators, five are record ed in favor of Jay Gould's monopoly.
 In short, the accusation of dishonesty is par tisan, misleading, and, in the main false. There is very natural Northern prejudice against House dominated by old Confeder- ates. It is not pleasant sight to any of us old Republicans. Nevertheless it is not true that Confederate is as dishonest as Carpet Bagger. No doubt the people who make such a charge hate the South sincerely but they hate Hayes and Reform with an infinitely greater hatred and they hope by playing on our prejudices to perpetuate old issues. and to keep up their influence with grand old party which they have already misled to the very brink of ruin.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25
Dogs.

Owners of dogs must be careful not to neg lect the recent statute which requirest their reg istry on or before the first day of May; the payment of tax of $2, 15, on each animal i; and that collar shall be kept on each dogs neck with its registered number and with the name of its owner thereon. Less than week since nOt dozen dogs had been registered at the clerks office in this town, and the stat ute makes each owner liable to fine or impris- enmeut on grand jurors process, in case of neglect to register on or 6efore Tuesday of next week
 Each owner who has paid the tax on his dog already, this year, is allowed credit for the dollar so paid, aud only $1,15 is required of hIm
 The dog owner has some compensation for the stringency of this law. If anyone kills his dog after it has been properly registered and coIlared. such person is guilty efa amisdemean- or. and subject to fine and imprisonment.
 Dogs are to be kept ''muzzled to the accep- taace- of the seIectneR of the town where they are owned, until such time as the select nsen shall order the muzzle removed. A neg Tect 10 comply with this provision also subjects the dog-gwner to fine or imprisonment.
 Everything considered it is good deal safer aaa cheaper not to own or ''harbor" dog.
 Ihe estate of the late James Goodwin, of
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25

A REMARKABLE REsULT-It makes no diff. ference how many Physicians, or how much medicine you have tried. it is now an es- tablished fact that German Syrup is the only remedy which has given comDlete satisfaction in severe cases of Lung Diseases. It is true there are yet thousands of persons who are predisposed to throat and Lung affections, Colds settled on the Breast, Pneumonia, Whooping Cough, &c who have no personal knowledge of Boschee's. German Syrup. Tc such we would say that 5000 dozen were sold last year without one complaint. Con sumptives try just one bottle. Regular size seventy-five cents. Sold by A. s. Wright & Go.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25
CONGRESSIONAL.

Senate Bills have passed to incorporate the National Pacific and Telegraph Company;
 for preventing the introduction of contagious diseases and to allow settlers to fell timber in the Territories. s.-One of the Northern Pacific bills has been reported favorably; the other, unfavorably. The colored recruit bill was de- feated A resolution of adjournment on June 10, passed on Wednesday Ferry has been elected Pres pro tem.-Messrs. Mitchell,
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25
WAsHrNeroN, April sad. 1878,

On Saturday last we consigned to the grave the life like remains of our departed friend, T. F. Brinsmade. Eminently social in his character, and cheerful in his his temperament he will be sadly missed by the many friends who loved to exchange greetings with him, as we'll as by his own family, by his aged moth CT, sisters, brother, children and grand chil- dren.
 The circumstances of his demise were peculiarly interesting. For sometime past he
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25
New cure for Disease Read this and 1t
 may save your Life,

S~sS JSeA A~AAN' Persons afflicted with any Long standing Disease should try the new and wonderfully successful treatment of the ALBION MEDICAL INSTITUTION of Saratoga Springs, N. T. No fees are charged until cure is effected; and any person who is unable to visit the Institu- .tion can procure prescription for trial free of ctarye, by forwarding a statement of the case cured, no matter if older Physicians have fail ed, such as Liver and Kidney Complaints Dyspepsia, Spinal Weakness, and Female Dis eases of the worst form, Scrofulous Eruptions &c. :; Nervous Debility, Vital Weakness or De- pression-a weak or exhausted and gloomy feeling, energy or courage-the result of mental over-work, excesses or indiscretions, &c.; al- ways cured.
 Address, with stamp for reply,
 DR. o. c. GAGE 6 Co.,,
 ALBION MEDICAL INSTITUTION
 Saratoga Springs, N. \.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25
NOTICE !!

A FTER having given the cash plan of doing bust- "A ness in this place thorough trial for che pass six months am prepared Co say that well uaais- ned Nith and have the best svidtnce that my pas rons are also have just received ear of the eses Michigan Flour and wlll let each Of my customer have barrel of 1t at six and one bali dallsre pfovsa assortment of all goods usually kept d country soFe and will not be undersold on any article.
 ORLANDO SWIFT.
 A.9w Warren Comns
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25

SoRIBNER's for May contains Merry Days with Bow and Culver Gllus.); Roxy (contin ued), by Edward Eggleston; Lissy The As tronomer; Camps and Tramps about Ktaadr Gllus.) Bird Architecture The First Butter fly; Little Rose and the House of the Snowy Range; The New York Post Office Gllus. ), by Edward Eggleston His Inheritance (con. tinued,) by Adeline Traitor; Our Pets and Protectors Gllus.); Camping out at Rudder Grange Concerning the Use of Fagots at Ge- neva, by L. W. Bacon Bohemian Days Gllus.) Modjeska; May; An Impossible Sto- ry, by Bayard Taylor; The Dove; In Arcana Sylvarum Editorial Articles.
 Scribner & Co.,, New York, $4. year.
 Massachusetts has passed law against pool selling which inadvertently prohibits what the secular papers term ''the gambling dodges" practiced at church and other fairs The gam blers and sporting men mustered 8 strong lobby against the bill, and the benevolent object'' party had 8 representative in the Senate who strengthened the opposition, but, to no purpose. The measure was carried by an overwhelming majority.
 Simon Cameron assembled council of lead ing Pennsylvania Republicans, recently, and was asteunded to find dozen or mere actually disposed to endorse Hayes. Kemble, of "Ad- dition, Division, and Silence" celebrity, was very indignant there was secession of the Hayes men, and perfect harmony among those left behind. Nobody knew before that there was such thing as Hayes man in Pennsyl- vania.
 The government inspectors at Philadelphia report that, in their opinion, the superintend- ing owner of the wrecked steamer Metropolis knew that she was not sea-worthy, and that Eb- en Manson, ship-builder at Newburyport, Mass, was accessory to such knowledge, and deserves criminal prosecution for withholding it from the proper authorities until after ninety human lives were sacrificed. The captain of the ves- sel was exonerated and complimented.
 Mir. Blaine would be astonished if he knew how many opponents his devotion to Jay Gould has made him. This is in the nature of cumu- latlve evloence 10 great many who nave thought previous testimony against him made quate.-B0ston Herald.
 The prospects frem the wheat region are very fiattering. The acreage of spring wheat is 50 per cent greater than last year, and a quarter of last years crop is in the hands of the farmers
 The California legislature has enacted a law giving women the privilege of practicing law in that state. Secretary Schurz has put three women on the board of visitors of the govern ment insane asylum at Washington.
 We are glad to see that the repeal of the na- tienal bankrupt law is regarded as certain. It is expensive, and liable to the grossest abuse. Our State insolvent law does better work, in less time, and for vastly less money.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
For Rent!

THE resid ence of Mrs. Buckley Matthews, on \ South St. in this village, known the WiggiH place. for the summer season. For further particu- lars apply to HERBURT KETTELl,
 20 Nassau Street, 43w New York City.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25

The latest, greatest, and most reliable reme- dy ever put together by medical science for Rheumatism, Wounds, Swellings, Burns, Caked Breasts, etc., is the Centaur Liniment. There are two kinds. What the White Lini- ment is for the human family, the stronger kind, which is yellow in color, is for spavined, lame, and strained horses and animals Their effects are wonderful.
 Mothers who have weak and irritable chil- dren, can secure health for the children, and rest for themselves, by using Dr. Pitchers Castoria. It contains no morphine or any thing injurious It is as pleasant to take as honey, and is certain to cure Wind Colic, reg ulate the bowels, and expel worms. For Teething children, there is nothing like Casto- ria. 45-3m.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25

The success of the Read Carpet Co.'S Car pets is something wonderful, commencing a few years ago making not more than five or six thousand yards per month have increased to an enormous production which are all i'm mediately taken up by such leading houses as A. T. Stewart & Co.,, & w. & J. Sloane, N. Y. They are not only the handsomest designs, many of them rivalling the best Body Brus- sels but they are superior in quality to any Carpet made, and are sold at prices lower than same grade of other market. David M. Read, of Bridgeport, is the sole agent for the United States he supplies all other merchants with them and cuts them up to his Retail customers at wholesale prices.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25

THINK OF IT, that Cough or Cold neglect, ed, may lead to serious consequences; in the early stage of Throat and Lung diseases, Ma- donse Porter's Cough Balsana is an invaluable remedy, can be taken by the oldest person ol youngest child. Is safe, reliable, and Ggreeo6Zt to the taste Price 25 cents; and in large bot. ties at 50 and 75 cents.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25

AN ASTONISHING FAor.-A large propor- tion of the American people are today dying from the effects of Dyspepsia or disordered liver The result of these diseases upon the masses of intelligent and valuable people is most alarming, making life actually.a burden instead of pleasant existence of enjoyment and usefulness as it ought to be. There is no good reason for this, if you will only throw aside prejudice and skepticism, take the ad- one bottle of Greens August Flower. Your speedy relief is certain. Millions of bottles of this medicine have been given away to try It's virtues, with satisfactory results in every case You can buy sample bottle for ten cents to try. Three doses will relieve the worst case. Sold by all A. s. Wright $ Co.,, of Lttchfield.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25
ALBION MEDICAL INSTITUTION.
 Saratoga Springs, N. \.

RHEUMATIsM.-Galen's Great Remedy a speedy and sure cure for Rheumatism, Neural gia, Gout, Gravel, etc. This well known remedy has effected more wonderful cures of acute and chronic cases, and given greater sat- isfaetion than any other medicine. The great est blood specific ever known. Price $1 and $2 bottle. Sold by McKesson &5 Robbins, and druggists generally. J. K. Cook, & Co.,, Manufacturers, No. 10 Clinton Place, New
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25
many new attractions.

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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25

DR. Cooks CARBoLIzED CORN AND BUNIoN PLAsTERs. discoveries in Chemistry have produced greater sensation in the Medical world than that of Carbolic Acid. Combining it's wonderful curative properties with other of Corn and Bunion Plasters.
 Feeling, therefore, confident of their quail ties, we offer them to the Public as boon to all those suffering from the annoying and pain ful excresences, guaranteeing perfect satisfac- tion.
 All Druggists keeping them will speak in their praise, well knowing their superiority over all other remedies in he.market Try them once and you will never be without them.
 Sold by John F. Henry, Curran & Co.,, w.. H. Schieffelin & Co.,, Lazell, Marsh & Gardi- ner, Wells < Elliot, Day, Hoagland & Stiger, Chas. N Cfittenton, McKesson & Robbins, John H. Francis, John M. Grosvenor, and by Druggists everywhere J. K. Cook & Co.,, Manufacturers. 10 Clinton Place. New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25

President Bishop, of the N. Y. & N. H. & Hartford Railroad O., promises to plant five miles of the sand waste of North Wallingford with trees. Tree-planting is gaining much at- tention everywhere, snd deservedly. Hereto fore we have been forest-destroying people, and it is time we began to repair some. of the havoc we have made. The time may come when even the United States Senate will cease to regard the timber thief in the light of g public benefactor. W
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25

Mir. Blaine would be astonished if he knew how many opponents his devotion to Jay Gould has made him. This is in the nature of cumu- lative evidence to great many who have thought previous testimony against him made uuate-B0stOn Herald.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25

Ihe estate of the late James Goodwin, of Hartford inventories over two millions.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-25

The prospects frem the wheat region are very tiattering. The acreage of spring wheat is 50 per cent greater than last year, and a quarter of last years crop is in the hands of the farmers