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Litchfield enquirer., 1880-08-19
East Cornwall.

MEMORIAL SERvIoE.-The memorial Service
lot Aug. 18th, was decided success. The
Baptist church was filed with an attentive
land appreciative audience The history of
the church was read, embracing period of
nearly 90 years The church was constituted
10 the year 1887 in South Warren, where it
remained until 1926 when it was changed to
East Cornwall. The house for worship was
mot erected until 1861. During the existence
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-08-19
DeathS-

In Woodbury., June 2Sth, very suddenly,
Nathaniel L. Strong. aged SO years. :.
In Woodbury., August 4th, Mr. Samuel
Baldwin, after long illness, aged SO years.
In Woodbury., Aug 10th, after brief ILL.,
ness, Mrs. Mary Mitchell, wife of Cornelius
j. Miner.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-08-19

/ We see it estimated that fifty million dol
lars have been spent building upon the beach,
es just south of New York. These gigantic
watering places are said to be very successful,
1.-THE present season.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-08-19

Gen. Mcdonald, of whisky ring noteriety,
has been making an exposure of that concern.
He duplicates Grant as well as Babcock.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-08-19

Littell's Living Age, ...............$o.75
Harpers' Weekly, ..............'... 5.@
Harpers' Bazaar, ........."."........ o.SO
Harpers, Magazine, ............. $50
Atlantic Monthly. go
Scribner,s Monthly. $50
The Galaxy. .................... $50
the gricnlturalist, ................ $40
Arthur's Home Magazine, ........ 800
Peterson's Magazine, *............ 800
Godey's Lady's Book, ............ 40
ST, Nicholas. 4.40
Scmi-weekly Times.
Weekly Times, ...............".""..3OO
Semi-weekly Tribune, ...............4.5O
Weekly Tribune, .............".......3.5O
Saturday Magazine 900
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-08-19

The Tribune has been copying a list of some
600 foreclosures and tax sales by Mr.. VIM. H.
English, thrifty rather than a popular record,
thinks the Tribune
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-08-19

CURED OF DRINKING.-.'A young friend of
mine was cured of an Unsuitable thirst for
liquor, which had so Frustrated him that he
was unable to do any business. He was en-
tirely cured by the use of Hep Bitters., 1t
allayed all that burning thirst took away the
appetite for liquor made his nerves steady,
and he has remained a sober and steady man
for more than two years, and has no desire to
return to his cups; l know of a number of
others that have been cured of drinking by
it:"-From leading r. r. Official, Chicago
ILL., Times
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-08-19
Goshen, No. 454.

WY was SiSho Sotc cieA3 ouu "CIIG uO"u W
premature grave from eating paint.
DIR. Lester is making a short visit here
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Lucas of Pittstield,
were at church last Sunday; they say they
take the Enquirer, and read the Goshen article
every week, first.
Mrs. Henshaw, of New York, is visiting
at Dea. Smiths; and Mrs. Lndley and daugh-
ter, Of Waterbury, are at Miss Clarinda Lu-
cas-
-Ludingtons son owns a farm at Cordova,
Maryland, and he and his wife and daughter
start this week for a visit there They ex-
pect to have some nice peaches.
Those young men from Bantam are hav-
ing nice time at the Sand Bank on Tyler
Pond and, last Saturday, as the Bantam Band
passed down the lake, we could hear the in
spring notes of Hail Columbia come I'D over
the woods. There was large picnic there,
Friday, and the Wocottville ladies and gen,
tlemen said the fish were delicious. When
the company leaves, the house will remain
where it is, as it will be convenience if those
on the water are overtaken by showers.
The great State Convention at Hartford,
last week, manifested great interest in the
result of the coming election.
The last of this week is the time to look
for Mercury in the morning, just West of the
Sun, but as it is to be only IS deg. 81 min.
frem the Sun doubt whether we shall see
it; we must wait until the 3d. of November,
when we shall hope to see it in. the West in
the evening, close by Antares, the bright red
star in the Scorpion, which is so much admir-
ed these August evenings in the Southwest,
just West of the Milky Way. IN.
HAVE WIsTAR's BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY
always at hand. 1t cures Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Group, Infuen-
"a Consumption, and all Throat and Lung
Complaints. so cents and 81 bottle.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-08-19
Che Gitfbhslh Gnauirer,
LlTcAFiElD, CONN.
Clubbing Rates.

To County subscribers we offer the following peri
,cals, with the Enquirer at the folio wing yearly
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-08-19

The poet SAKE is bed-ridden, and it is
thought he will not long survive his wife who
died recently. His only daughter is alss an
invalid.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-08-19

Must commence with January or July number.
Subscribers who are in arrears must make up ar
r".rages before taking advantage Of the foregoing
s.
Money should be sent by post-ofice order check Or
list red letter. if possible We take all risks OF re-
.aiace to the clubbing periodicals, but not OF mon
GY sent us.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-08-19

of the church fifteen pastors have presided
over its interests, and three hundred and thir-
teen members have subscribed their names to
the Articles of Faith. This is the oldest
Baptist church in Litchicld County. The
ladies provided fine collation. for the good of
the timer man" Rev. E. Beardsley of
Worthwhile, preached an excellent sermon in
the afternoon. In the evening we listened to
addresses from different ministers Rev. FL.
G. Smith. Rev. L. B. Hart, who was pastor
here thirty years ago Rev. G. ]. Harrison, OF
the Milton Congregational church; Rev. T.
At. Hanna, of Plantsvile; Rev. w. G.
Walker, State Baptist Domestic missionary;
and Hans Adamsen, of Banknk, Siam Their
remarks were highly interesting aud we felt
that it was feast such as we seldom enjoy.
One highly interesting feature of the day was
the excellent music furnished by Miss Eleanor
A. Jennings who presided at the organ, and is
our best musician.
CONE AND GoNE.-Mr. Elias Hart did not
remain home long, last Monday, he started
out upon his threshing machine and is now
prepared to thresh anybody, or we should say
anybody's grain in the best possible manner
WHAT NEXT ?-Mr. Charles Blake, one of
our most ,enterprising farmers, is busy making
preparations for windmill, and is now about
thirty-five feet below the surface of the earth
sending up rocks and water like huge volca-
no, under the direction of Mr.. James Blake,
now succeeded aud assisted by his son. The
farm at the center of East Cornwall has be-
come one of the first in the town, and every
one knows that Cornwall has some of the
finest farms in the state.
RErURNED.-Miss Sarah J. Blake, who has
been away for three weeks visiting friends,
returned home on Wednesday last.
VIsITING.-Last week, at Mrs Frances
Seelye's, Mrs. Geo. Treat and daughter of
New Haven.
SUNDAY Last Sabbath we had the pleas
ure of listening to Hans Adamsen, native of
Siam. in the Baptist church of this place. The
house was crowded. He took for his subject,
"The Prodigal Son." and gave US very in
teresting and impressive sermon. He has
been III this country about four years, and has
mastered the English language, so that he
speaks very fuently. He breaches without
notes and is very active in the pulpit He
expresses himself very much displeased wi th
the modern idea Of reading sermons, or to use
his own words. II can't stand it to see a man
stand like a lamp-post and read religious
essays" He is obtaining an education now,
after which he expects to return dis a mis-
sionary to his own people. y.,
SoHooL.-The school taught by Miss Ida
A. Miner closes next week. Miss Miner, by
her ability and long experience, has become
one of the first teachers of Cornwall, far diff
ferent from the numerous juvenile instructors
who are so plenty at the present day. We
sometimes wonder why the people of Con-
necticut, and other States allow our common
schools to be entrusted to so many young and
incompetent boys and girls, who ought to
spend two or three years longer at least under
good sound instruction.
SICKNESS. Mrs Julia Hart has been very
sick for week or two. Her recovery is
sincerely hoped. PENNY.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-08-19

The PERUVIAN SYRUP has cured thousands
WHO were suffering from Dyspepsia, Debility,
Liver Complaint, Boils. Humors, Female
Complaints, etc. Pamphlets free to any ad-
dress. Seth w. Fowle & Sons, Boston.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-08-19

Ladies wishing to purchase Dry Goods
would do well to send to w. B. Hall & Co.,
of Bridgeport, for samples. We copy the fol-
lowing from the Bridgeport Morning News, of
July 2nd:
Messrs. w. B. Hall & Co who advertise in
our paper to-day, seem to be doing real me-
troDolitan business. Any commendatory no.
Itice of the career of this successful firm
would be unnecessary, but we can't help OBJ
serving that their ambition is to place before
their patrons a continuous succession of nov
elites and bargains, and it has become house.
hold saying that if you want to buy under
price go to Halls" They are now going ON
with their marked down sale and we would
advise ladies in search of grenadines, summer
silks, buntings or white goods to examine the
vast collection of seasonable goods now being
reduced in price by w. B. Hall & Co.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-04-29
4 Dog Assistant to Deaf Mutes.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Keiser, No. SIS
Walnut street, this city, are an interest
ing couple, with curious daily history.
They are both over GO wears of age. He
was born deaf and dumb, and she be-
came dumb when about six years old.
He converses in the sign language, and
she is able to hold extended talks with
a few intimates by watching close y the
movements of their lips. She also man
ages to answer mere callers inquiries.
They have pet dog that is an essential
element in their domestic life. As
neither of the old people can hear, the
dog becomes by his superior instinct
means of communication. When the
door bell rings he will go up to Mrs.
Keiser and pull her dress, then run be-
fore her to the door. The dog also has
learned to know the time OF arrival of
the milkman who serves the keisers,
and can distinguish the sound of the
milkmans bell. The dog will sit in the
attitude of attention, head up and ears
thrown forward, and as soon as he
catches the first notes of the bell,
will wait until the mlkman has driven
in front of the house before he moves
At the ringing of the bell or gong he
will 60 to Mrs. keiser, and by signs or
pulling her dress announce the milk
mans arrival.-Reading Penn Times
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-04-29
The Birth of = King.

King Alfonso made his first appear
ance in public at 3:45 4. NJ. on tie
2Sth of November, 1888, on a gold
platter and without any trappings of
purple and fine linen. Such, at least,
was the testimony furnished to the Car
by Prince Michael Galitzyn, the Russian
Ambassador at the Court of Queen
Isabella. His Excellency wrote as fol
lows son the 2Sth Of November,
1858, was awakened suddenly in the
morning at 3 o'clock by royal halber-
der, who brought me an invitation &c
betake myself without delay to the
royal palace, in order to be present at
the delivery OF Her Majesty the Queen.
Within half an hocr / entered Her
Maiestys private cabinet, where found
numerous grandees and ministers al
ready assembled. A few minutes later
the doors of the cabinet were thrown
open, and the King consort, Don
Franc;sque dhssisi, entered the room,
bearing upon a golden salver the new
born infant, Don Alfonso, stark naked.
Thus all present We're enabled to assure
themselves that an heir to the throne
had really come into the world Paris
Figaro.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-04-29
A Nihilist Prison.

The Paris correspondent of the Lon
don Telegraph writes ga short &C
count of the celebrated classmates of the
Fortress of st. Peter and St. Paul,
in which the Nihilists are confined i'm
mediately after their arrest, will, doubt
not, be perused with interest by your
readers. The writer, st. Petersburg
correspondent, obtained access to the
casematss by special order from one
of the Grand Dukes. The classmates
ale followed out under the Neva, and
directly under the rsmparts. Their
onl y window, little square hole pro-
tected by thick barred grating, rises
but few inches above the level of the
river. At stated distances there are
iron doors opening into halls filed with
sentinels, who, with loaded rifles and
fixed bayonets, keep watch and ward
over the unhappy tenants of the cells
which open upon them. AS for the tiny
prisons, they are very narrow quarters,
square, with stone walls and floors, and
fearfully damp, the water constantly
dropping about in all directions. A
chair, table, and a pallet of white
wood form the only furniture. One of
the pallets was found to be covered
with a bed of straw horribly foul, but
even this, poor luxury as it was, must
be considered an exception The Wis
itor was allowed entrance to a few
Of the cells. Their tenants We're pale.
They rose as he entered, according to or
der, but regarded him with fixed look
Of despair. The writer was shown the
famous cell in which was incarcerated
the Princess Tarakanova, daughter of
the Empress Elizabeth, who fell vic
tim to her rival, the Empress Catherine
II, grandmother of the present Car.
This unhappy woman persisted i'll the
cell under the most dramatic circum-
stances. The Neva, swollen by the
melted snow suddenly rose, and the
rushing torrent, dashing with over
whelming strength against the tiny win
dow, broke in and filled the cell with
water. The Princess was drowned.
The cells of the great state criminals
are lined with mattresses, and rings of
iron are placed in the walls, to which
many of them are bound, when they are
not strait-waistcoated The guide in
formed the writer, among other things,
that these unhappy men were asked
every quarter Of an hour if they were
present. Whenever they failed to re-
ply they were barbarously punished.
He also states that the wall of tie En-
peror's room is an invisible door, COM
municating with little passage, very
narrow, and leading to. a subterranean
gallery followed out under the Neva.
The gallery leads to the fortress, and in
case of revolution or of imminent
peril, the Car could disappear in few
seconds from the Winter Palace, and
few minutes after find himself in perfect
safety in the fortress of st. Peter and
St. Paul, the guns of which in short
time could reduce st. Petersburg to ru-
ms. The palace of the Car, Paul l,
which is now the Engineers School, was
similarly provided; but when the as
sassins entered his room he had not
time to flee, and was struck down at the
very moment when he was about to dis
appear behind the secret door, which
was already open.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-04-29

When a man tells YOU be doesn't be-
lieve the Bible, quote something from
Aristotle or Shakespeare, and ask in
which portion of the Scriptures the same
passage occurs, and ten to one he will
assure YOU that he has often read it in
the sacred book, but he cannot recall the
chapter and verse.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-04-29

Polly Well, Pat, what is it now :
Would We rather look bigger fool than
We are, or be bigger fool than you lookf
Pat: Sure, now, my darlint, I'll be
both till l find which side Of the argi-
mint yer on yerseh, whin, by jabbers,
I'll Join We, right or wrong.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-04-29

If you don't happen to remember the
name Of your dressmaker, speak Of her
q Miss Sew and Sew.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-04-29

for the hull, it is their intention to break
it up and dispose of it as old IRON
S. r. Call.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-14

He uses only the finest stock Of tobacco and
his cigars, being made altogether by hand, he
feels justified in announcing that they are Of tie
best and most fragrant quality. Retailmercl,ants
who wish to buy from one box to one Thousand
will be promptly supplied. atg3oy
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-14
Origin Of the Horseshoe Superstition

In very early times, says writer in
Baldwin's Monthly, among the Celtic
race, an effigy of the patron saint, so
common in churches and temples. was
much used in the dwellings and work
shops of the people, as a so.called ''pro-
lection" against ill fortune. The "glory'
above the head of these fgures-which
latter were often rudely carved in wood
and painted-was represented by a Cir
cular piece of polished motal, to con-
vey the effect Of the shining halo, or
nimbus, frequently seen in illustrations
of the Virgin aud other Scriptural sub.
jests. Often this me tai nimbus was Of
semicular form: and after the figure it.
self had disappeared. by reason of decay,
the nimbus remained, and was suspend
ed in some prominent place at the en-
trance door, or other point commanding
view. The effigies III quest on were not
uncommonly seen by the side Of the
doorway. In course of time the nimbus
was much used as a substitute for the
latter, and was sold in the shops for this
purpose.
The tradition Of "good luck" as en-
bodied in the horseshoe theory, may
thus be easily traced, since it became a
common occurrence, in due course Of
time, for the faithful adherent of the
belief in charms aud symbols to adopt
the horseshoe worn to brightn ess, in the
absence of any other, which he nailed
over his cottage door. Hence piece Of
metal cf this shape became associated
in the common mind with supernatural
presence and care, in keeping with the
belief attaching to the original figure of
the patron saint.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-14

A little girl in pennsylvania was
bitten on the leg l,y copper-head snake.
Her mother took her to a grocery store
near by, where salt mackerel Jas ap-
piled to the wound and a pint Of whisky
forced down the child's throat. In the
meantime a chicken was caught and rip
ped open alive; the mackercl was taken
off the wound and the poison had turned
it green; the warm entrails of the chick
~ were then applied and another chick
en- killed, and subsequently placed on
the wound: the cntrails Of both were
turned green. By this time the child
was stupefed in consequence Of the
liquor she had drank but seemed to suf-
fer no pain. Sec was taken home and
the leg that had been bitten placed in
salt water. These prompt remedies had
the desired effect, and the child WA
considered out Of danger.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-14

for the reason that the proceedings Of
the Board are public property.
On motion of Mr.. Walton, the whole
matter waslaid upon the table. y.
Mr.. Fayploved to fix the salsry Of
the Professor Of Mathematics at 1000.
Mr.. Walton d erod as subs itutst that
cid salarybsl lxed at $3.50 &.
The question recurring on tho highest
amount was lost, and on motion, said
salary was fixed at 1900 per anuum.:
Mr.. Graham moved to reconsider the
vote by which the salary II thea piSss-
sor of Natural Science, etc., was fixed
at $2,25o. y !.
On this motion. a division being call
|cd for ana tested BY d standing v0to,'
the ballot stood: For reconsideration,
6; against, S.
| The motion was therefore rcconsidered.
Mr.. Graham moved that said salary
he fixed at g., 1000.
On said motion division being called
for, and a standing vote taken, six voted
aye and six no, when the presiding Off
Ger cast his vote in the negative, and
the motion was lost.
Mr.. Fay moved to restore said salary
to the sum Of $2,25O per annnm, and a
division being called for on said motion
and tested by standing vote, the mat
ter stood: For restoration, 8 against, l..
The motion therefore prevailed.
On motion of Col. Walton, the Board
then adjourned sine die.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-14

~ New Style Letter Heads.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-14

DEMEMBER
N That Brooks Chill Cure
Is warranted cure, or money refunded,
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-14

A young lad named Hiram Hudson,
living in the north heastern part Of Har-
rison county, Miss, was killed by light
ming OH Tuesday evening.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-14
Sealed PROPOSALS

WILL be received at tho Police Jury room
w until Tuesday, the l4th day Of September,
1880, tor tho building OF Redwood Bridge, in
accordance with plans and specifications on file
at the office of the Clerk Of the Police Jury of
the parish of East Baton Rouge
The Jury reserves the right to reject any and
all bids. 0. L. SkOLFlELD,
Aug, 10, 1880. Parish Auditor.
Louisiana capitolian., 1880-08-14

They shall employ steward to take
charge of the boarding department.
under such regulationsas as may be pre-
scribcd by the Sommittee.
He shall receive q salasye MOTTO e7s
.ceed the sum H $3.50 peri imum, to hc
paid dSmonthly fRm th prSAeedsSof the
maintenance fund. q M il Ss
/ Theyeshalls sehplo9a jSai whose
duties shall be prescribed by tke alta
salary not to exceed the sum of BOO per
annum, to be paid monthly from the
proceeds of the maintenance fund --'"-'
Cadets, upon entering the University
before being assigned to quarters or
classes, shall present to tho president of
the faculty, and every three months
thereafter, tho treasurer's receipt for
three months, as the cost Of their main
.tenaneeain the. institution, tho following,
which shall constitute the monthly fees
of each cadet, to-wit: E
Board ard..................$l2 SO
Lodging and servants at
+ tendance. w
Washing and mending.... 2 W
Fuel and lights. s.-......-.. l W
Medical attendance and
medicines. es.....--...-... 2 OO
Total per month. $19 90
The daily gazette., 1880-02-21
MIRDT
hunting he Csar

- ~ -
LIFE OF DAILY ToRTURE-GUARDED
BY DETECTIVES AT CHAPEL, BY or
FIcRRs ON THE DRIVES, BY CHAM
BERLAINs AT MEALs-EvERY DISH
TASTED, EVERY MrssIvE OPENED.
n a lLosDoS, Feb. 30, 1880.
~The Standard Berlin correspondent
telegraphs the following :-"Lately
the Gar hardly ever left the Winter
Palace. When he went abroad he was
surrounded by cloud OF mounted of
ficers, who concealed the carriage and
protectedt the inmate with their bodies
lnthe palace he was accessible only to
diblomatists, -dignitaries and officersof
the household. At chapel detectives
occupied seats that were formerly re-
served for distinguished visitors. De-
tectives infested the Kitchen. Every
dish was tasted by persons of rank,
specially selected for the purpose.
The Emperor did not even venture to
open his letters, documents stepped in
poison having repeatedly been sent to
him. Yet, with all these elaborate
precautions it occurred to nobody to
search for the announced, advertised
and placarded mine in the basement.
The Emperor and the Duchess of Ed
inburgh were seated in an apartment
next to the dining room when they
heard the report OF the explosion. The
lights were extinguished and the gas
pipe burst. The Princess, the officers
aud theAvalets went bhndly through
the dark, and then poured promiscu-
ously through the door of the royal
apartments. The sovereign was found
cropping his way out of the fatal quar-
ter. All who saw the sight-the pic
ture of Alexander III. leading his
daughter away from the mine of dyna-
mite-say it was one that could never
be forgotten"