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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-11

WITH WHAT CoMPLAoENoY must the lady whe uses GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP glance at her mirror, for there she sees reflected a con- plexion devoid of blemish. This peerless pu- rifier may be relied upon to remedy all skin ir- ritations. Sold by all Druggists.
 HILL's HAIR & WHIsKER DYE, Black or Brown, soc. 52 4w.
 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., 1878-04-11

At SHARON, says the Telegram, T. L. Hart is lying dangerously i'll with lung fever-Mrs. Jno Chase has sold her household goods and gone to Washington, D. C.-It is thought that Mir. R. R. Woodward, who shot himself, recently, will recover. The skull was too solid for the hall
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-11

THINK oF1T, that Cough or Cold neglect, ed may lead to serious consequences; in the early stage of Throat and Lung diseases, Mo- dune P0rter's Cough BG5saaa is an invaluable remedy, can be taken by the oldest person or youngest child. Is safe reliable, and agreeable to the t0ste. Price 25 cents; and in large bot ties at 50 and 75 cents
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-11
Cornwall.

The church is being repainted inside, and re- paired generally. Miss Alice Bennett has been engaged to teach in the town of Warren, during the ensu- ing summer. We understand Miss Bennett received certificate to teach anywhere in the town.
 We are sorry to announce the death of Wm. K. Harrison, one of our highly esteemed citizens.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-11

RHEUMATISM Great Remedy, 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- isfaction than any other medicine The great est blood specific ever known. Price $f and $2 bottle. Sold by McKesson & Robbins, and druggists generally. J. K. Cook, & Co.,, Manufacturers, No. 10 Clinton Place, New York
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-11
Cornwall.

In 1877 tn ere was living in this town fam fly of five generations in one house. They are all living in Cornwall now, but not in one house. Sybel Ticknor, her daughter Eunce Pierce, her grand son Hiram Pierce, great grand daughter, Mrs. Harriett Reed, great great grand daughter, Miss Reed. Mrs Tick nor, formerely Sybil Todd sister of the late Darlington Todd, of Cornwall, is in her ninety seventh year, and is yet quite active. She has been very worthy member of the M. E. church for over eighty years.
 -Wm. H. Harrison, one of the substantial farmers of Cornwall, died March 27th, aged GA years. On the 3Oth large company from all parts of the town gathered at the late resi- dence of the deceased, to pay the last tribute of respect, and follow his remains to the grave. Among the number I noticed the venerable Major Seth Pierce who is now believe in the ninety fourth year of his age. H.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-11

DISTRICT OF LITCHFIELD, ss. Probate Court O March 18th, 1S78
 Estate of John T. Peters, late of Litchinld in said district deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Ltchfeld hath limited and allowed six months from the date nereof for the Creditors of said estate lnsoiEent, in which to exhibit their claims thereto ana mas appointed T. Leander Jennings and Dwight C kllbourn. Esqures, Commissioners to receive and decide upon said claims.
 certified ny GEO. M WOODRUFF, Judge.
 The subscribers give notice that they shall meat at the office of D. c. Kilbourn in said Ltchfeld in the eighteenth days of Alp priI and september 878 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon each of said days for the purpose of attending the business of said appoint ment. T. LEANI ER JENNINGS,l Commits
 DWIGHT C: KlLBOURN, l sioners.
 All persons lndehted to said Estate, are requested to make immediate payment to
 ol4w ELI D. WEEKS, Administrator,
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-11
Second Great knAual Sa,e,..
many new attractions.

of called extended that form adequate idea these columns carefully that tisw a
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-11
CONGRESSIONAL,

At conference of Republican members, last week, the President was fiercely attacked; he was defended by MT. Foster, and no action taken.
 It is said new the N. N Custom House ap- pointments will soon be sent in.
 Senate.-The bill regarding the enlistment of negroes in any of the regular regiments has been recommitted, debated again, and laid over.-The Naval appropriation bill has been reported.-The time of the Senate has been chiefly occupied with the Pacific Railroad Funding bill, which is expected to reach vote Soon.
 House.-The House has spent most of the week quarreling over their Doorkesper. Polk was removed by vote of 139 to 80. Gen. Butler thereupon nominated Gen. Shields, war Democrat, but Fields, formerly confed- crate general, was elected.-A bill to pay $36, 900 toward strengthening the foun- dation of the Washington monument was pass ed..Mr. Wood has not yet spoken on his Tar if bill.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-11

A REMARKABIE RESULT 1t makes no diff ference how many Physicians or how much medicine you have tried, it is now an es- abolished 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, Consumption, Hemorrhages, Asthma, Severe Colds settled on the Breast, Pneumonia, Whooping Cough, &c, who have no personal knowledge of Boschees German Syrup To such we would say that 50,000 dozen~were sold last year without one complaint Con sumptives try just one bottle. Regular size seventy-five cents. Sold by A. s. Wright & CO
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-11

AN ASTONISHING FAcr.-A large propor- tion of the American people are to-day 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 burden instead of a 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 skepticisn, 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 ease. Sold by all A. S.. Wright & Co.,, of Lttchfield
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-11
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
FOREIGN.

7urhey-The Russians are making strate- gic movements in Turkey and have occupied parts of Macedonia, included in New Bulga-, ria.
 The pro-Russian policy is said to be in the ascendant.
 The Cretans have defeated the Turks.
 Great Brit0jn.-The debate on the Queens speech has begun in parliament. Lord Derby denounced the government as rushing into a purposeless war. Beaconsfield defended him. self Several Liberals will support the gov ernment war policy.
 There is deficit in the revenue.
 The Earl of Leitrim, with two attendants, has been brutally murdered in Ireland.
 FrU,ace. Fourteen Republicans have been elected at the supplementary elections.
 Germany.-Prince Bismarck, it is said. pro- poses a Congress to revise the treaties of 1856 and 1871.
 Prussia.-Prince Gortschakoff is about to reply to the British circular. South 4 fricG.-It is reported that Secocoeni, a powerful chief, is in arms against the Brit ish in South Africa.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-11
PROBATE ADVERTISEMENTS,

DIsTRICT OF LITCHFIELD, ss. Probate Court u April l0th 1878.
 Estate of Almeda Peck, late ot Litchfeld in said district deceased,
 The Administrator represents the estate insolvent and prays the appointment of Commissioners there 
 Ordered that commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors of said estate be appointed at the Probate Office in Ltchfed on the 2Oth day of April 1878, at o'clock forenoon and said Admins trator ordered to cite by advertising in newspa- per published in Ltchfed County. all persons inter- ssted to appear at said time and place to be heard relative to said appointment.
 Certified by
 GEO M. WOODRUFF Judge. All persons interested said estate hereby cited to appear at the time and place above named to be heard relative to the Appointment of commissioners said estate,
 22w CHARLES ADAMS Administrator,
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-11

The NEW MILFORD Savings Bank has divid- ed five per cent.-Burglars stole nearly all A. s. Rogers poultry, recently. Thomas Barlow leaves New Milford for Waterbury. are but 10 cents dozen.-Mr. Giddings has re- turned from his two months trip to Florida and brought with him couple of live alliga- tors.-Cornelius W. Peck has laid ever two hundred rods of stone wall the past Winter Editor Delavan has stirred up New Milford Dutchman named Baumann to great wrath by telling a story about g Dutchman and pig. Baumann says the story is lie, and concludes with the following direful threat
 When Dalevan told that story as he he did he insultsd the whole German race, and none of them will vote for him if he ever runs for Congress, which won't be next time, unless he nominates and votes for himself.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-11
DOMESTIC.


 Gold has fallen to 10O8. . The Democrats have carried Trenton, New Jersey.
 New York bricklayers have struck, and got more wages.
 The Treasury Department has decided against the Gettysburg claims. The Tribune states that bogus confession by Mrs. Hilton was offered for sale, Monday, which she declares forgery.
 Fifteen paupers have been burned to death at Bath, N. Y.
 Ex-Governor Moses, of South Carolina, was arrested in New York, Sunday, for forgery. e-Seven bodies of supposed suicides have been found lately in the rivers near New York. Governor Van Zandt, Republican, was re- elected in Rhode Island, last week. by an in creased majority.
 Mr.. Blair's resolutions meet with little sym pathy in Washington.
 The Methodist Conference is in session at New York
 A dinner and serenade were given to Bayard Taylor, at New York, Thursday.
 The Stewart Hotel for Women was opened, last week.
 By collision between an oil and freight train on the Lehigh Valley, Friday, an oil tank was set an fire, eight persons killed, and as many more badly hurt.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-11

DIsTRICT OF LITCHFIELD, ss. Probate Court, IL April 4th, 1878. Estate o1 Dan Throop, late of Morris in said dis- trlct, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of LitchAeld, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for sett ement: Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attesed, within sad time said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to MONROE THROOP ! .....
 GEORGE THRooP, Administrators
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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-11
Watered Railroad Stock.

Mir. H. L. Goodwin, of East Hartford, has finally succeeded in getting evidence showing the amount of the ''watered stock" issued by our railroads upon record in authentic form in the report of the House Committee which will be found printed in full upon our first page. The facts therein found proved and true, show that the proportion Of watered stock, and of stock paid for in cash, in the following rail- roads of this state. is substantially AS follows:
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
LOST!

TN the village of Litchfed Saturday, the 30th A ult, gold Sleeve Button with a greenish stone bloodstone) setting having gold leaf in the center. suitable reward will be given for the button if left at the store of F, A. Shepard on South street.
 Litchfeld, Apr 10th, 1878. 2-1w
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-11

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., 1878-04-11

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
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-11
Tor Sale.

NNhE subscriber offers for le quantity oa SsraS- berry plants of the Green Prolific. Peaks Emperor and Kentucky varieties. Also the Mammoth Cluster an excellent black cap vAriety Of Raspberry. For further information enquire of or address.
 l.. D. CATL1Ns Ltehheld, Conn.,, April 1878. SNi
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-04-11

Miller 6 Peck, of Waterbury are offering special bargains in Carpets, Silks, Cottons, &c. See advertisement.
The Morning herald., 1878-10-28
A.FLoATING CORPSE.

ONE OF THE FLOODS vIoTMs-A DROWNED
NAN FOUND FLOATING IN THl BAANDY-
WINE.
Yesterday morning st o'clock . maA
named VIM. Taylor, discovered what As
supposed to be man lying 10 the Brandy
wine creek, between Eleventh street bridge
and the railroad. When he got boat and
rowed out he found man IN an upright
position with bis feet imbedded In tho mud.
The body was taken from the water st the
railroad bridge and TIE Coroner notified.
The man was short In stature and heavy
built, grey and bushy chin whiskers; dress
cd 10 blue overslls, dark pants we'll worn,
blue flannel shirt, dark coat and coarse,
heavy boots. He was apparently 30 or IS
years of age. 1t 10 supposed the body had
been In the water for nearly . week, 40 It
emitted an unpleasant odor. The features
were unrsco nixable and much discolorsd.
In the pockets were huskipg peg, . couple
Of clay pipes, q plug Of tobacco and some
other trivial articles. When found he held
half-smoked cigar In his left hand.
The body was brought to the Office Of D.
Fox, Sixth and shipley streets, about 9
o'clock, and at O'Clock in the evening an
inquest IVES commenced. Mr.. Taylor Wal
the only witness, and he gave the facts al
stated above. The jury adjourned to mee1
again at 7.30 o'clock this evening. Th,
body is now at Mr.. Fox's awaiting identih'
cation.
The Morning herald., 1878-10-28
ILLUMINATED EXHIBITIONS.

CONNIE ,cing this evening and ending
on Thursday evening, Rev. G. n. Adams
of Colorado will deliver each evening
At Union N. E. Church an illuminated ex-
hibitors OF the world Of art in marble and
colors showing the rocks, mountains Of
the Great West. On Monday biblical
Representation" Tuesday, Rocky Moun>
tain Scenery, No. l, Kansas and Southern
Colorado; Wednesday, No. 2, Northern
Colorado; Thursday, No. 8, Pacific Coast.
The views are very fine and the lectures
are highly entertaining. Season tickets,
so cents, single admission 10 cents; children
10 cents.
The Morning herald., 1878-10-28
FLOODING THE LOWLANDs.

Yesterday afternoon at the hour Of high
watsr, about $50 O'Clock, although the
wind WIS against it, the tide was seversl
feet higher than usual. All the marshes
looking east from the railroad bridge wore
completely submerged. The water wen,
over the embankment above Pickleville and
all the low lying land about 1t was under
water. The water was also over much Of
the low shore along the Delaware, and the
owners of stranded vessels took advantage
of 1t and endeavored to get them adoa,
again, but were not generally successful.
Very little damage was done.
The Morning herald., 1878-10-28
FROM PEA PATCH TO PoCOMoKE

rBNINsuLA PARAGRAPH SHOWING sToRx
DAMAaHs AND OTHER EVENTS.
The Frederiea Methodist ehursh building
lost It's spire.
Middletown's depot suffered much from
the late storm,
Prof. Groves examine the Smyrna school
na'ams Saturday.
O.Matlack, ID; was to preach in Mid
dletown yesterday.
The bridge from Odessa to Port Penn.
IL entirely demolished. ...
Washington College at Chestsrtown Nd.
was unroofed by the storm.
A harness shop and many other buildins
were blown down at Odesss.
Virginis's Eastern Shore experienced q
howl Of havoc from the storm.
B.J.Green's new barn near Warwick was
blown down on Msndsy Loss, $1,000.
Gov. Cochranhas shown himself to be the
luckiest fsheaman in New Castle county.
Uncle Samuel Towns ends belovedAppo-
quinimink will have rattlipg mass meet
ing, Nov. Let.
Tho Philadelphia Odessa steamer Clio,
used 20 roughly At New Castle will sosn re-
sumo her regular trips.
The Chesapeake bay is lined with
wrecks.
The storm damaged the Milton N. E.
church seriously.
Jos. w. Wise has been appointed crisr
ofthe courts in Dover in place sfthe late
Mr.. Hicterbury.
The Lewis schooner, Riverdale was run
into BY an unknown steamer Wednesday
and sustained $500 damages.
The Democrats in Sussex have nomina.
ted Isaac Conowsy for Senator instead of
DR.. Chas. Richards, (resignsd
Thomas Pepper tho Sussex Gresnbackers
candidate for Sheriff declines to serve. He
was bern democrat and expects to remain
one, 30 he says.
During Wednesdays temptest the
schooner AmeliaJ. Ireland was sunk 3
miles south Of the Mispillon Lighthouse.
Her captain and crew Of six men were
saved.
Democratic mass meetings will be held
in susssx county as follows: Roxan and
Dagsbora Dot. 26th, Lewis, Oct. 2Otb, Sea.
f,rd Nov. Lot, Laurel, Misdar and Milford
Nsv. Ind.
The Morning herald., 1878-10-28
ANOTHER SHOOTING ACCIDENT.

On Saturday morning serious accident
happened to Harry O'Tools, an eight year
old SOD Of Chief Of Police O'Toole. The
little fellow with Rose his ton year old Sis
tor were playing In closet at their fathers
residence on West street above Thirteenth
street, when the little girl, seeing revola
yer picked 1t up cooked 1t and not knowing
It was loaded, pointed the weapon towards
her little brother when 1t went of. The
little fellow fell to the floor with bullet
in his body. The little girl was so frigh.
tened that she left the house and ran to
the police station for her father. DR..
Grimshaw attended to his injuries which
are OF an ugly character.
The Morning herald., 1878-10-28
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
SOCIETIES.

MEETING THIS (MoNDAr) EVENING.
Delaware Lodge, No. l, I. o. 0. f., at
Odd Fellows Hall.
Herman Lodge, No. 20, I. o. o. F., at
Odd Fellows Hall.
Wilmington and Brandywine Council, No.
8, O. U. A. NJ. at Mechanics Hall, 219
King street.
wilmington Council N. 8 Jr. o. U. A. M I,
at Jr. @. U. A. NJ. Hall, Fifth and Market
streets.
Enterprise Circle B. U. G. A., at Hall sos
Harket street.
Washington Lodge, No. l, K. Of p, at
Knights Of Pythias Hall, 2l1 Market street.
Washington Lodge, No. 3, A. o. ofG. r.,
at McClary's Building.
Star of Bethlehem Division, No, Z, 8. Of
T., Ninth and French streets.
Minqus Tribe,No. 8, I. o. R. M, at the
Maris' Building, Sixth and Shipley streets.
The Morning herald., 1878-10-28
CHESTER ITEMS.

The Chester News says, it is estimated
that 100 houses were unroofed in Chester
by the late storm, and 20 were blown to
the ground. The roofs Of three churches
and one hall were injured. The damage
is at least SAC, 900. .u. .a4s
Troughs are to be constructed under the
P. w & B. Railroad tracks at Chester to
run hose through in case of Ere; thereby
rendering the uncoupljng of the hose un-
necessary on the passage Of trains. VIII
mington should do likewire. &u
The Morning herald., 1878-10-28
LOCAL NOTES.

Don't some politicians lie thought
The Coroner had case Jssterdsy.
Election day ID only eight days distant.
Outdoor sports are popular now a-dsyc
The churches were we'll attended yester-
day.
The Board Of Education will meet to-
night.
There will bs Grssnbssk rally On Tues
DAY evening. .wt
s.tterley can copy anything in the shape
ssfa picture.
The Liberal League has taken up the
negro question.
Rev. g. q. Adams, Of Colorado, preached
at Onion Church yesterday.
The bodies of persons lost during the
storm are not found very rapidly,
All kinds Of House furnishing Goods at
Milton simpers, W. Eighth street, aboye
Orange. 1851.
The sesrles Brothers, Of this city, are
now performing in Texas, and will 70 from
there to Florida.
The Calvary P. e. Sunday School cels.
brated their twenty nrst anniversary yes
terdsy afternoon.
Go to McCloskey's fashionable hat store,
adjoining the Opera House, s12 Marke,
street, and you will fnd full line Of hat.
and caps. All the latest styles at bottom
prices.
Burton Valentine, formerly Of Sixth and
Market streets, shaving and hair dressing
saloon, has removed to West Second street
opposite the Fame House, under D. q
Kent & Co.'s building.
Ross Philadelphia Store. No. 11e Marke,
street, has large and complete stock o.
hosiery, gents furnishing goods, and no
tions, which are being sold low, both whole
sale and retail. Go and see.
Those who witnessed the fight of tn,
clouds on Wednesday morning will no
soon forget the scene. They sped alon.
with velocity perhaps never before wit
messed in this latitude-nearly double tha
ola railroad train going at the rate of fort,
miles per hour.
The West Chester News says, Mr.. J
Atwood Pyle, Of Londongrovs township
has horse sixteen wears old which h,
claims can plow all day and then 40 upon
the track and trot mile in less than thre,
minutes. He performed this feat shor
time ago In 2 81, and Mr.. Pyle thinks b,
can do it in less time. .JI..