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Litchfield enquirer., 1879-01-16
Cornwall.

In justice to Nathan & Clark of Milford, the blind piano tuner, wish to rectify a mis- take made in an article published in your issue of Dec. 4, 1878, and for which beg par don and hope it has not been any detriment to him in his business. By displacement of names made it appear that Clark was the i'm postor and not Brown. The last heard from the latter he was fleeing from the officers of the law. Upon leaving town he hired NIT. Mill lers horse and wagon and left without paying his hoard bill. In a few days Miller was ne- titled that his team was in Millerton. He had to pay for their keeping and, as yet, hears nothing of Brown.
 On New Years night there was pleasant gathering at the parsonage, by invitation of our pastor, MT. Fitch. Every one seemed to enjoy the evening and also the entertainment prepared by the ladies' which was unusually nice. During the evening Mir E. B. Hart. in behalf of the donors presented Mr. Fitch with small purse, which was accepted by him with many thanks and a very pleasant little speech. The donors perhaps will be pleased to learn that he has since used the gift for the purchase of an electric pen and press of Edi- sons patent, which he, in a card since issued which was written by the new pen, promises to use it in the service of the donors and for Christ's sake.
 We are now enjoying fine seighng and an unusually good ice crop is being rapidly gathered.
 For the encouragement of those scholars in the West district who made an extra effort not to be tardy or absent during the last term of sixteen weeks, will mention their names : Sophia Fatty and Jessie O. Hart made clear record; Lee c. Hart received only five marks for tardiness; Walter L. Hart was but one day absent. Let us hear from other districts. There is an unusual amount of sickness in this place, this winter. There have been three
 cases of typhoid fever; two of Philander Ow- ems boys, who are now convalescent and one of Mir, Woods boys. Mir Isaac Marsh is very
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be3.tnS.

At Goshen, Jan. 8, Mr. Myron L. Beach, aged 21 years.
 In Harwinten, Jan. 9th, Mrs. Eunice Hub bard, aged 92 years.
 In Harwinton, Jan. 10th, Mir. Marvin Hop- kins, aged 72 years.
 h Morris, Jan. Eth. Katy, wife of Edmund Waters aged 33 years
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Plymouth Sketches, No. 299.

During the last summer and autumn. the Center park was cared for by Mr. Patrick Jones, who trimmed out the walks, and kept the grass down with lawn mower, for a compen- sation of twenty five dollars
 The year 1878 has been one of generally good health. The deaths are not yet placed on the town record but learn that they num- bcreN .ctly, or about, sixteen while the burials count up to twenty the remains of few in dividuals being brought from other towns, and also those of few carried out. Of the twen- ty, the ages of the oldest three were eighty elghty-two and eighty yseven years. The most severe case of sickness that has come to my knowledge. where the person recovered, was that of one of our young men, Lucius Langdon, whe was many weeks confined to his bed. and a long time in a critical condi- ton.
 Dec 3lst. 1878
 No. BOO
 The new year came in with apparent dull ness, but it soon got walked tip, and then "blustered around at great rate. The snow of the 2d inst. although only about six inches deep, was blown and reblown, and formed in- to liberal sized drifts on the north and south roads, where the sleighing is anything but good. On the main road east and west it is very fair
 On Friday evening, the 3d inst, in the 1st Congregations church, MT. William l. Mar shall, of Mass, delivered his illustrated lec- ture on Gold mines and gold mintng." It was very interesting and instructive, but owing to various causes was thinly attended. Only three weeks previously Miss Peck had furnish ed readings here Then again in, CT close by the holidays is less favorable time than some other for raising money from lecture or exhi- bitlon. Thirdly, the cold and very unpleasant state of the weather prevented number from attending; so that, as a result of the whole, the Literary Circle is ''short" in it's purse.
 Jan 9th 1S79 PLYMoTHRAN.
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do so with deep regret. He has now been with us something over five years, working zealously for the spiritual gro" th of the church and we gratefully acknowledge thc active te- nevolence. willing charity and gen. rous spirit whic! he has laaAif-s1o3 >!uTi..r Ii .ectnf~hip with us, h :at;ins "i,h ti;n he 1s ;.- lest wishes that kr a.;;. prosper in hatever iield
 i lat9r thc providence of God ali him.
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-8a-s --@aa-El-e EI;a I4auzry or July nombeF ~za--rssse-~ ssa 5a 4-F-zrs must make up ar r~zz-~ E--ro-e -zkizE @.!vzaESge If the foregoing aE
 Neev s4a=Ez te 1.s Ta-s-571oe "rder. check or Er5 s-r-@E- 5s Esssar We take al risks oi re- zEzz4- B. zA= c4s5saF v-ro1iczI>. but DOt Of mon- ~alE
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 MR. EDITOR May say a word on typo- graphical errors? Not that 1 feel like com planning, for l am well aware that it must be often difficult for printer to gHeSS what writer means, and it is impossible always to knO'r from the chicography what is intended, nevertheless, it is sometimes embarrassing to hear the comments that are made over such mistakes; the critic unaware that he is tread ing on his listeners mental corns
 A short time ago the details of an accident were sent to the Enquirer, describing how little bcy in trying to catch horse was nearly killed by kick. The next article in reference to its effects stated that he reasoned well for boy not quite t'r0 years old. The writer tried to say ten (l0) years old The little fellow has so far recovered as to feel quite dsgusted at hearing ria. the Waterbury American, in an article condensed from the Enquirer, that he is but two years old.
 The extreme cold weather does not stop the march of improvement near the depot. Foul ois new house is very imposing edfice. and Hans Anderson has good sized house we'll on toward completion. J.
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Warren.

The week of prayer was observed here, though the unfavorable wea ther prevented full attendance at the appointed meetings.
 The heavy fall of snow, last Thursday, finishing eff with sleet, has secured us good sleighing.
 MT. Robert Swift left, last week to attend school at Bethany.
 Teachers meeting last Friday evening at MT Peck's.
 So many members of the Cornet Band are out of town for the winter, that the remainder make rather discordant music, but they brave ly meet for practice, hoping the absentees will return and join the ranks again. K
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sick; also, Mrs. Anson Rogers
 Mir Nathan Hart and wife have been spending a few days in town.
 MT. Niles Scoville assumed lis new duties as superintendent 't the North Cornwall Sun- lay school, las s;ak1dth, ill place of Ir. Smith sesignei. A:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-03
Crying for Cheap Coal.

To THE EDrTon or THE SUN-Sir: I call
your attention TO great evil under which many suffer
Some time ago certain companies and corporations
formed alliance for the purpose Of monoponzing the
production OF coal and keeping up It's price AZ the pres
ent time coal is e. ton, aud compelled to pay
this eNorhant price Coal can be raised cheaply ard
the freight Is not hsh that should be held at such
figure The poor unable TO buy coal by the ton,
by the half ton, and he patronlcs the
grocery where he buys 1t by the pail a. rate that brings
ittnsio ton. But what he dof lie cannot afford
e. eNf end e.. or even = 81 ~ time
A. his product il oue which j. needed in every house
AMI there l. plenty at H. why not let the Government
control the mines uuy them work them. and transport
the coalf This can bc done by act Of Congress
and dcvour halt cooked meals simply because monopo.
lists take charge ot everything and set price SUIT
themselves and MI their packets regarilc-s the eos.
of production or OF transportation. We hope TIif sex
Will break NJ MONOPOLY which every man. he he
or rich suffers rom aud thus bring down the high prices
Of this proiuct
MANY persons have never had experience In visiting
the portions of this metropolis where poverty prevails.
have looked into the thousands ~ tencments and
how suffer for want ui coal huddci
at daN ~ their cold rooms at night Ia their beds
IN IN vain 90 Keep warm. when thcN cook their meals
halt cook them tor want o proper nrc Clerks also not
few. get mcagrc salaries and have probably two
TODD the cooking. His ismty-wite and chlldrcn-whO
remain indoors all day, sufferers want OF coal
one ton las ~ go all winter and II II Is gone. why no
nrc.
You may think am drawing the picture too dark hut
let those who think ~ look Tor themselves l.. ID.
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Dollnr'. Worth of Red Tape.

To THE EDITOR OF The SUN-Sir: When the
German American National Bank Of this city washing.
tom failed had hand new check book containing
diiy stamped checks took them to the local Internal
Revenue agent To get them exchanged for check stamps
lie directed to the Treasury Bureau. There the
clerk, instead Of making the exchange as In my
simplicity expected. nlled out formal paper which I
signed. and told me that the stamps would o. ne by
mail IN about i've days week afterward received a
large envelope from the stamp Agency In New York en-
closing smaller envelope post paid and directed to the
Commissioner az Washington also three sheets NJ paper
each hod out with due formally, Of which was
requested s-u and forward In the enclosed envelope
by the nrst mail acknowledging the receipt OF dollar
worth W revenue STAMPS But finding no stamps en-
the printed form 10 read. am not in receipt of
the L. Int Rev stamps and bce,in that they were
stolen added postscript not very complimentary 10
the transaction.
hut It seems was little too fast Ny education had
been neglected In the science Of red tape was too green
by next mail did not mean that at ALL but 10 wait further
orders from the circumlucutOn Office. The next day the
pOstmNu brought large, clumsy, Chinese look ius
registered letter containing the dollars worth OF stamps
They had not been stolen, as l. In my simplicity, sus-
pocted
Bat now let what this nctiy business has cost
the Government Uncle sam has pad TO my certain
knowledge - cent? Tor pO-tagc-hOw much more can.
not toll But tie cost ot clerical work and other cNpcus
have no doubt amounted 60 many times the value the
stamps u my Uncle samuel will forgive me Tits time. I
Will never again put him To the expense and trouble Of
me live. " a. -
wAsniNcIoS d. c. Dec 20 1878
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-03

SUTHERLAND himself has been greatly In
error. For months he has held on TO the
Office OF City Judge when he has been dis
qualified by age from holding it If the con-
stitutional provision applies to that office.
But Judge SUTHERLAND himself held that
the provision did not apply to tho Office of
City Judge, and he maintained his opinion
by force OF reasoning which seems TO
have convinced the Attorncy-Goncral and
the Governor that he was right, for they
declined TO take measures looking to his re-
mOval.
For the bench and bar combined this must
be looked upon as rather q smart perform
anCc.
There was n peculiar fitness in naming
Moan DAVIS to preside at this messing. II
ne had been alscnt, Judge SUrnERbAND's
character would have appeared simply lus-
trous in itself. His presence, ms presiding
officer, caused it to shine moro brightly by
contrast
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Mr.. Ma.hburne LoomIng Up.

To THE EDITOR OF THE sun Sir: see
ond the nomination OF Washburne OF Illinois
~ Republican candidate for the next President.
belong 10 the 100000 independent voters Of
the United statos who vote rs they please. and
think best to vote for the good Of tho country.
gavo my first vote In 1923 for Andrew Jack
son. who was an honest man. / voted for Grant
for his first torn and got heartily sick Of him
before the four years were ended. and did not
vote ut all at his second term. Greeley was an
honest and aho man. but his political views
and my own were so far apart had 10 abstain
from voting could not vote for Grant. and In
spite OF all the fuss made about him in Europe.
| think no better Of him to-day than | did then.
He degraded political life while President.
Mr.. Washburnc | have nevor seen. l only
know him from what have read and heard Of
him. | voted for Tildon. but should prefer
Washburne. As for the parties there is not cent
to choose between them. did think. and had n
right to think. that the principles Of the Demo-
Gratis were on all questions Of political economy
sounder than Republicans But alas look ut
their doings in Congress since we 100000 in
dependent voters put them in power. Look at
Fernando Woods tariff and their votes for
paper money.
| did want worry much TO get complete con
troll Of the Government for the Democrats. and
uncover the rascalities of the Republicans. so
long in ofilce. The majority of voters elected
Tilden. but we got cheated out OF his election.
and tho rascalties Of the Republicans still re-
main uncovered. II the Republicans nominate
Washburne think independent voters will
generally vote for him. S. b. IL.
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On Christmas Eve musician employed at
one Of the theatres in this city was killed by
falling from the platform of a ear on tho
New York Elevated Railroad 1t does not
appear that any Of the employees Of the
company We're responsible for the accident,
which seems TO have been caused by an at
tempt to get on the train while ii was run
ming by the Eighty-iourth street station, in
consequence Of the failure OF the air brakes
to stop the cars quite soon enough. YER
diet Of accidental death has been rendered
by the Coroner's jury, with the following
additional remark; I'VE recommend that
some guard be placed around the platform
Of each railroad station in order to prevent
passengers from attempting to enter cars
while in motion, II such a thing IS prac-
ticable."
There Is no ground for the doubt implied
In the sttlause, as to the probability Of
preventing undue access TO the trains. Ex-
cept for that suggestion, the recommends
tion merits the strongest approval and IL
should be substantially complied with at
Dnce.
The accident we have referred to is not the
only evidence that approach TO the trains ON
The New York Elevated Railroad ought to
be more carefully guarded and regulated
Than it now is. The necessity for further
safeguards is plain enough TO any one who
lakes a trip over the line, going north from
Franklin square, between hali-past five and
half-past six O'Clock in the evening On
reaching Chatham square, the train becomes
denscly packed with passengers, sitting and
standing, 50 that no more can be admitted
Mt the upper stations than n number equal
b. those who get out, in each instance. Yet
when the train reaches a platform crowd
OF impatient passengers PUSHES at the car
gates, and it is often only by the exercise If
considerable physical force opposed to the
onslaught Of the crowd that the conductors
and hnk"ncn can prevent people from
boarding the ears in such numbers and In
such way MS tocndang"r their own lives or
the lives of others. II is fair 10 say that the
railway men have manifested more self-re-
Straint and courtesy than the pushing pas
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The Harlem bridge Mantrnp.

To THE EDIToR OF THE SUN-Sh. All the
appliances Tor saving lite cou easily be- kept on the iron
bridge across Harlem River Why are not tle police
thoroughly instructed ami perfected IN their duty fer
protecting lite and hmb, wen property How MANY
OF them know anything about the mode manner uf rr.
susoifauus those taken from waters when nj. their
duty tospare fort however long rcsusctstef Three
hours hard work. with N rorcr knowledge IA. been
crowned with success In ScNcu-ous tas, the Uot tor
Wsunts that after irrhr effort col twenty luluuts- hc
gave % W. Oh, Tow Httlc value j. placed ou tic r GOD a
human beng, and that hic might De- your, or latino
HdtMaN cave M, the policeman ON thc lcat ports tt
iact g. the station huu~c, ANA there he thinks % ruds
why should Dee not Tee thoroughly instructed aut lrlet
ana made 10 understand that it i on mis- du t0 o..
port IT, the station hue tie fact hut aso has iuty go
kuafd the hole hN proper ans 90 warn pedestrian.
Tue danger See case uf Grn. 4 u Nuuu1n u-aiu {
Mayor, &C. ON supreme 90 Sui. rlir Court tudur
part Of the city GuVnrnmcnt costs more than our police
force ana yet little ,urt is bestowed upou them 10 m
tct them IN every tlns tuat has tendency prevent
"stlHehts 10 lie ana 1T. b. MAArL,r NllIA
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To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sr; DR.. pun
gers receipt for the OF dpsomana pound Of pull.
verified cnchona ruhra te small qul variety stepped in
half pint Of alcohol diluted with water the whole to be
evaporatcd down to half pint OF liquid was pub.
hshei IN Tnr sUS OF Dee 81
The remedy is given thus tcaspooniul in three
hours during hrs and second days the third day half
easpoonul h. three hours the fourth day % drops
once m three hours, the hitb day 10 drops and the ski
DAY drops
II the drunken man has very strong constitution n
dose can be increased third or half II may be con-
unurd from SIX 10 twenty DAYS
Nmchona rubrt T. species OF quinne II Is hsrmless
The patient can tell hN huIkng sound In the head II ho
isgetung too much, aud also by headache.
II destroys the taste for liquor and makes the patient
have an appetite 10 eat whole some food
have written 10 hr y ln-er 10 lend the receipt 20
Tnt SIS himself although the Doctor revised c nrtce
personally before II was published Tile aruclc was IRE.
pared carefully and console nuov. and the remedy has
cured thousands OF druukards Chicago and the West
I'm pAuE
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-03

Although Brother FRANCIS MURpHY had
just ceased uraing men to live in tcctotalsm.
and although Brother MUNDY's and Brother
CRosBY's societies had spent the old year In
battling against old King Alcohol, there was a
grcvous amount OF drunkenness in New York's
parlors and streets on New Years Day. Per-
haps tho weather had something to do with it.
weather dull. damp. and Observation-Disclosures
the sort Of n day in which men are tempted TO
set mp the fires Of alcohol. Then. too. the wine
glass was offered too often by fair and huppy
hostesses. We apprchend that intcmperancc Is
increasing rather than diminishing hcreabout.
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ecngers in the cases OF this kind which have
fallen under the observation Of our re-
pOrters.
The success Of the Metropolitan Elevated
Railway in avcrting any serious difficulty
Of this sort supplies all the argument that
is needed as to the possibility Of preventing
hasty and pcrllous approach TO the cars.
II one company can secure safety in this
respect, another can. Tho now station gates
on the Sixth avenue route were put up i'm
modiatcly after we called attention to the
dangers TO which travellers had boon OK
posed by want Of some such contrvancc.
1t is to be hoped the New York Elevated
Railroad Company will be equally prompt
in providing n similar safeguard at the
stations Of its east side line.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-03

It is proposed now 10 investigate the pri-
vatc history Of Mr.. ACKLES, one Of tho
Representatives, in Congress from the state
Of Louisiana.
II Congress is going into this business,
why should the investigation be confined to
any one mcmhcr-or to any limited number
Of members? Why not appoint commit
tee with power 60 send for persons and
papers, to ransack the social history Of
every member Of the House all their love
affairs, reflections, engagements, jcalousics,
marriages, and divorces
The evidence. printed in full in the C5n-
gressjOH0l Record, would convert that dull
sheet into an entertaining story paper, and
might Increase its circulation to paying
point
II Congress is to bc converted into gos-
slpng tea party, let the scandal become
general and rage till the country has its
surlclt.
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"LIARp, HURLED FROM EVERY SIDE
The uoa. Ell PcrkIns'- Reputation for We
racity again Violently Assaulted.

To THE Enron OF The SUN-Sir: My ex-
pcrence Of the last few weeks with Eli Perkins has con
WINGED that 1t is much for some people to be
bitter and sarcastic than truthful Mr. Landon has
already made two statements in TINS SUS-the one CON
tradctng the other In his first statement, as your
readers will remember he represents Senator Cameron
rs telling me the story his brothers DEATH and says
that confirmed the Senator's story; in his second
statement he says that It the writer who told the
story lin straight categorical language" In this he
stands clfconvicicd Of fsfyng for were his first state
ment true the second which direct contradiction Of
lorirnl sequence that neither can he true. 49,
To- be- polished liar, and tell what have heard Ri
Perkins de nominate ~ his lectures good christian hcs
twhatevcr they may be- shoald possess strong
M mory. aud this hrst great requisite TO e success q
first story. and crosses II with his second.
Con Cameron has fuhhcly denied the statements OF
Eli Perkins. leaving own testimony out altu,ctllr-
and publicly brand them a. untrue. what thent Ste
uona rcnutaton as Tho Great American Falsiner or
the hOnorcltN senator IN whose hands. IN the darkest
hour history tho nation placed the rcns Of power
There were bat three persons in the room during the
conversation which Perkins prctcnds To- rerort-Ggn.
Cameron, I'll Pcrkins and myself II Pcrhns tells nc
two statements IL Is about time that Eli Perkins made
cont, s-iou
and found him very unwcll aud feeble was received
with that kindly I'D chcol courtesy WHICH charicior"
repeated every pon Of conversation az The previous
call and was assured that my memory was correct and,
better than ALL the ex-senator assured me that he clt
certain the violation OF his hospitality was not WITH my
ifCc knuWlDd4c.
ferNus T. tuo absurd 10 require contradiction nave
never asked and never wanted H. Interpolation must
srenk tor itself
Aha now IL HAT gentleman has accomplished his pur.
pose AMI created sufficient sensation to satisfy his
aspiring soul, let this suffice. certainly cannot afford
10 urihcr al, rsc him unless he Will send me the post
age stamps for that purpose. r. NORMAN GUNNisON
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A Ludicrous Blunder of the Bench and
Iinr.

The bench and bar held Joint meeting 20
do honor TO JOSIAH SUTHERLAND on the ex-
pliatlon Of his term Of Office rs city Judge.
A formal address had been drawn up, and
it was read by tho Hon. WILLIAM FULLER
TON This address referred to the long and
honorable career Of Judge SUTHERLAND,
aud said; 81 His retirement from the bench
Is rendered necessary by his arrival at thnt
age which the Constitution prescrlbcs as the
limit Of judicial service"
Now, either this Is a mistake, OF Judge
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-03

Think Of two attempts to commit suicide
in ono day by the same person. FRANK ST.
CLAIR. n young Brocklynitc made these two
attempts yesterday within two hours Of each
other. He sprang into the icy waters OF tho
East River from the deck Of ferryboat. hut
this did not chill his suicidal ardor Soon after
ward, on being taken to n police station. he tried
to hang himself. He gave no other reason for
desiring to kill himself than acute pain in his
head II every man was rs impatient Of pain
dwelling place