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Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-19
IDAHO.

We print the following extract from letter recently written by Robert w. Watt from Occur D'Alene Idaho Territory, giving many interesting facts about the very Far West: We started from Davids Island on the first of November and there I drew my first hard l tack, and they were hard. We went by rail to San Francisco where we arrived on the eighth. From there we proceeded by boat to Vancouver's Island and after three days rest started by boat up the Columbia. .Rlver. The Columbia River is full of rapids and they have narrow gauge railroad built along side of the rapids and whenever we came to them we had to change to the cars, for the rapids will not allow boat to run in some places for five or six miles. | Salmon are yery plenty and nice in this river. We arrived at Walla Walla on the 20th of November. There is Cavalry Post there ot five companies Here again we drew ! rations for ten days and started for Fort Occur D'Alene two hundred miles distant. This was very unpleasant journey, the weather being very cold, part of the time. The first four days we marched through wheat fields, or ratlter wheat stubbe, and in some places they were blowing for another crop. This is great country for farming. Some of the land will produce from fifty to one hundred bnshels of wheat to the acre, and everything else in proportion. The climate is delightful. SO far. When it snows little, it soon melts away. There is a warm south wind that seems to temper the atmosphere, and, while the thermometer runs as low as it does in Ltchfeld, it does not seem near so cold.
 We then came to rolling prairie with not tree or bush to be seen as far as the eye could reach, except now and then in a canyon there would be creek and ranch built of logs and mud. The logs tEey would have to haul from % to 50 miles. The last two days of our march was through pine woods, and our Post is situated between these woods and a beauti- full Lake stocked with magnificent trout They are the best fish 1 ever ate and man can catch all he can carry in an hour. You do not have to wait for hours for bite as have sometimes done on Bantam Lake. They weigh from ten to twelve pounds each.
 On the night of the Both we arrived here very much used up, but very. soon we came out all right. was assigned to Company A. and our Captain is a good officer, very nice man, and he takes great deal of interest in his men. We have saw-mill, shingle-mill and a blaming mill here and we have more carpenters than you have in Litchfeld, all busy. The Indians are plenty enough here, but seem to be harmless. There are several Catholic missions for converting and ciyilizing them and there is large church sixty miles up the Lake which they attend. l don't hear of an effort that the Protestants have made to convert the poor Indian.
 If you have any idlers in Litchfeld who want to work send them out here. They can get work enough and good wages. Common farm hands get $2 per day and board the year round, mechanics get from six to eight dollars per day, but certainly it costs something to come-6475 miles from New York, the way we took. ROBERT J. w ATTs
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-19
WEST CORNWALL

The annual meeting of the farmers in this part of the State was held as announced in New Milford, Jan 27th? Notwithstanding the day was unpleasant there was full at- tendance. The subjects for discussion were various. The all-absorbing and vital subject ''milk" was presented by Mir. N Hart, who did not give much Encouragement for high prices for the coming year. The supply is too great. He advocated the establishing of creamreies He did not speak favorably of the proposed combination of the farmers on the line of the Erie and Harlem Railroad and claimed the plan had been tried on this road but failed. Hon. R. Goodman gave us very interesting address on retaining of land over- run with spirea or hard hack. The seeding of land, the construction of barns without cellars, al d the improvement of our herds all 1 of these themes were ably handled, but many of his views were not indorsed by all present. He objected to barn cellars for the reception of manures on the ground that it was un- healthy for the cattle above and advocated the hauling out of manure as fast as made; and as he is the owner of herd of Jersies, of course 1 they were the cattle for profit. Others present had their pet herds; Herfords, Durhams, &c Hon. A. Bradley, of Lee, MT. T. s. Gold of West Cornwall, and others, favored us with some interesting and useful suggestions and
 would recommend that all who are interested in farming pursuits make an effort to attend
 these annual gatherings, and compare notes
 with their neighbors.
 The old board of directors and officers was
 reelected Mir. Ely Smith, President T. s. Gold, Treasurer and Secretary. The Sherlock singers are making West
 Cornwall their headquarters, stopping with
 MT. R. P. Foster. and giving concerts in the
 neighboring towns. They do not seem to be
 successfulin drawing very full houses, and took
 in about $10 in this place, a certain percent
 age of receipts to be given to the society. The travelling is every thing but pleasure
 able, new, neither sleighing nor wheeling. o. | WASHINGTON DEPOT.
 I This week begins the Lental season; much earlier than it usually commences; 80 that
 Easter will this year fall in March, quite an. uncommon occurrence. We are accustomed
 to associate that joyous festival with flowers and singing birds, but fear they will be lack
 ing this year, at least the fragrant arbutus, and other outdoor flowers will be missed. Mr.. | Peck has appointed services at St. Johns church. at two o'clock, on Wednesday that
 day being Ash Wednesday,. the first day of
 Lent We are freqently asked why that sea- son is observed religiously. It .commemorates the forty days fast m the wilderness, and the portions of scripture appointed each day to be
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-19
L.tNlM E N ' s

not only relieve pain, but they incite healthy action, s,,bdne inflammation, aud cure, whether the symptoms proceed from yvo.ads of the flesh, or Neuralgia of the Nerves; from contracted Cords or & scalded hand; from a sprained ankle era gashed foot; whether from disgusting
 SIMpLES on a LADY'S FACE CT strained joint on Horse's Leg.
 The agony produced by Burn or Scald; modification from Frost bites; Swe11- ;a~,s from Strains; the tortures of Rheu- r23tis-n; Crippled fer life, by some neglected accident: a valuable horse or q Doctors Bill may all be saved from
 One Bottle of Centau4 Lininent.
 No '!ousekeeper, Farmer, Planter, Teamster, "r Livcrym~n, can afford to be without these wonderful T.iniments. They can bo procured in any part Of the globe for z 9 cts. and s1.OO bottle. Trial bottles g cts.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-19
Swallowing POI s ()N

S,,,rts of disgusting mucous from the nostrils or upon the tonsils, Watery Eyes, S--,t-ics, Buzzing in the Ears. Deafness, Craakliag sensations i the Heat. Intermit- tent P.;ns over the Eyes. Fetid Breath, Nasal Twang, Scabs in the Nostrils and Tick ling il tue Throat are
 SIGNS of CATARRH..
 h ) ether such 1oathsome, treachcrous and undermining malady curses mankind. One-ffth of our Children die of diseases generated by its Infectious Poison, and one fourth nf living men and women drag out miserable existenees from the same cause, While asleep. tho impurities in the nostrils are necessarily swallowed into t3.o stomach and inhaled into the lungs to poison every part of the system.
 Cr. Wei Dc Ecyer's Catarrh Cure absorhs the puruleut virus and kills the ecoJs of poison in the farthest parts of the system. It'will not only relieve, but certainly cure Catarrh at any stage. Iii the caly remedy which in our judg- mcnt, has ever yet really cured a case of Chronic Catarrh.
 Cured! Cured! Cured! Cured! G. G. pHEsBURY, Prop West End Hotel, Long
 ranch, Cure'i of 2r years Chronic Catarlh S. BENEDICT. JR.. Jeweler, 697 Broadway, Y.
 mcino. Of f;m'y) Cured of Chronic Catarrh. E. II. BROWN, 339 Canal St., N. r., Cured of II
 years Chruni, Catairh.
 J. n. MCDONALD, i10 Broadway, N. '. Sister
 in Law Cured of 10 years Chronic Catarrt. Mrs. ioHS DOUGHTY Fishkill, N Y, Cured of . b years Chronic Ca arrh.
 Mrs. JAco8 SwAHrz. JR., 200 Warren St Jersey
 City, Cured of IS years Chronic Catarrh. A B. THORN, lS3 Montague St., Brooklyn, fself
 and son Cured of Catarrh. Rev. WA. ANDERSON Foril am N. Y, Cured of
 2o years Chronic Catarrh.
 MILE AIMEE, Opera Prina Donna.r" have re-
 ceived very gr'-at benefit from it." A. MCKINNEY. R Pres B Broa St., N Y: $ My faini y experienced immediate rel:ef."
 Sc, &e., &c.. &c. &c, &c.
 Wei De Meyers Catarrh Cure is the most important medical discovery since vaccination. It is sold by all Drug gists, or delivered by D. B. DEWEY Co.,. 46 Dey St.. N. Ut SI.5O package. To clubs. six packages for ST S0 Dr. Wei De Ncyer's Treatise is sent free to aryscGy.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-19

A former president of New England col lege after getting a seat in a horse car noticed one of the freshmen of his college curled up in front of him, and exhibiting obvious signs of vinous exhilaration. A close inspection re- vealed the fact that the state of inebriety was not hastily put on (like a hat. but had bee worn closely (like an undershirt) for verdi days For few moments the president sur veyed the undergraduate with aI expression af mingled commiseration and disIus; and fin ally he exclaimed. 'Been on a drnnk '" The half conscious student rallied his straying senses, and with gleam of goodfellNwship in his.eye, somewhat unexpectedly ejaculated, .ssSo-hic- have II"
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-19
GOSHEN. Feb. 9th. 1S8(


 1r. EditOr.-I was much interested in yonr article last week on Farming" and also in the article of your correspondent ". F." I quite agree with you in your comparison of farming with commercial and professional oc- equations. That view of this subject, broad enough to include all the drawbacks and con- pensations on both sides, will be promotive of of a contented acceptance of the situation, alike by agricultural and professional men. have been quite interested lately in mak- ing some comparisons between the condition of laboring people Tn this country and those in corresponding trades in Europe, in respect to the amount of wages received, and the cost of living.
 Take the average weekly wages paid in the four countries of England, France, Germany and Belgium.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-19
''OLD RELIABLE"

vsry prevalent disease, Chronic Nasal Catarrh, but none which have given general satisfaction and become acknowledged standard prepara- tions, except pr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. It continues to enjoy an unprecedented pop ularity. This reputation has been earned through the permanent cures which it has wrought, having proved itself specific in the worst forms of the disease. In fact so reliable is it that it's former proprietor offered through all the newspapers of the land reward of $5)0 for a case of Catarrh that it would not cure. Sold by druggists
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-19
Pennington Savings Bank.

Office Hours, to 12 A. M., y to P. M. Deposits made in this Bank put upon Interes the First Day of Each Month. eB- MONEY CAN BE SENT BY CHECK or POST OFFICE MONEY OR. DER, and the Deposit Book Oiu be returned by Mai All Loans are made under the supervision of eff. cent Board of Directors,
 TOTAL AMOUNT OF FUNDS,
 July l, 1878, .$1, ZIG, PAP. Il U-The Bank Vault is pr ,tected by Sargent & dreenleafs Double Chronometer Lock, by Burglar Alarm Telegraph, and by 8 Night Vatchman.
 JULIUS GAY, Treasurer.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-19

OLEoMARGARINE OR BUTTER ?-When Jus tice Wendell on Friday evening announced his intention of holding Thomas McGrath for for the sale of unstamped oleomargarine he said he was influenced by the testimony that the complainant, Mir. Churchill, was an ex- pert, able to distinguish real from artificial butter, and from the statements of other wit nesses he was led to believe that such could be readily done. Among the samples exposed for classification on the bar was one which all had pronounced genuine butter, and thls the magistrate, by the evidence of his own senses, had indnrsed. This, he learned after the pro- ceedings were over, had been cut from tub of oleomargarine taken from the factory in West Forty eight street, and was with the oth- CT specimens in wagon in front of the court. He ordered them into court, and, on tasting the contents of the tub which he had pro- nounced real butter, he summoned the man. ufacturer, who swore it was only fine grade of oleomargarine, and that it had been made in his factory and brought thence only an hour before. On this the magiatrae gave or ders to have McGraths commitment can celled 'I must let this case stand as it was, " he said. Under the circumstances which come to my knowledge think l would be guilty of an injustice to hold the prisoner for trial. So far as I can judge the article he sold may or may not be butter, and till chemical analysis establishes it's real character | will withhold my decision. AS all were deceived in one specimen the senses, believe, are not fit critics of any" t'
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-19

Coal, A to 6 per ton $4 4to6 $4 6.75
 The average price for agricultural labor in the four countries above named is $1.75 per week with board and lodging. There are two important points deducible from these state- ments: s.4
 1st. The rate of wages in the U S. is more than twice that of those foreign countries. .
 2nd. The necessaries of life are considera- ply lower here than there. This view of the subject should make laborers here contented and cheerful. M. D. F. s.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-19

The other day the police at the Union depot noticed feeble looking old man wandering in and out to kill time until his train should de- part, and as he several times displayed quite roll of bills he was cautioned to look out for pickpockets and confluence men. ''Wouldn't anybody rob an old man like me, would they?" he innocently asked. The warning was re- peated, but he logged around as before, and after time was seen in consultation with two strangers, who had walked him around to the wharf. An officer got him away from them and angrily said: ''There! You've let elm beat you How much did you lend them ?" "Wall they wanted twenty dollars" he slow. ly replied. "And you handed it over of course ?? Il give em a fifty dollar bill and got thirty back" Well, you'll never see that bill again" II kinder hope not" he chuck led. as he drew down his eye. It was a coun- terfeit which my son found in Troy, and being as am very old and innocent, and not up to the tricks of the wicked world, guess I'll get into the cars before somebody robs me of my boots If any one should come around lock- ing for me, please say Pm not at homel'
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-19

COLOR YOUR BUTTER. Farmers that try to sell white butter are all of the opinion that dairying does not pay. If they would use We'll. Richardson & Co.'S Perfected Butter Color, and market their butter in perfect con- dition. they would still get good prices, hut it will not pay to make any but the best in color and quality. This color is used by all the leading creameries and dairymen, and is sold by druggists and merchants.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-19

LISTEN TO THIS The unbiased opinion of some of the most intelligent medical men in | is country and Europe, support the state- ment that Kidney Wort is the greatest dis covery yet, for curing Kidney and liver troubles, piles and constipation. It acts on both Kidneys and bowels at the same tine and thus cieanses the whole system. a
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-19

In order U carry the comparison still fur ther, please look at the average prices of the necessaries of life on this and the other side of the Atlantic
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-19
AnPUTATloR OF THE LEG
Within Three Inches of the Hip Joint.
 Operation performed by Dr. Kennedy, Of ROndOut, N. Y., Proprietor Of tE. "Favorite Remedy" tsf5

Mir. Abram Ellsworth, a wealthy merchant of Port Even, Ulster Co.,, N. r., had suffered for more than twenty-five years with disease involving nearly the whole of the thigh bone, and the suffering man was given up by all the physicians who had attended him, who said there was no help, he must die. Finally Dr. Kennedy, proprietor of "Favorite Reme- dy," was consulted, who decided that ampu- tation would save the patient. Dr. Kennedy performed the operation, and then gave "Fa- vorite Remedy to purify the blood, and thus prevent the return of the disease,-and MT. Ellsworth remains to this day, in the bloom of health. - .-... s...l...r.H
 Are you suffering from any disorder of the Blood, Kidneys, Liver, or Constipation of the Bowels? Then use Dr. Kennedys Favorite Remedy .-. ....z
 For all the ills peculiar to Females, old or young, Dr. Kennedy's "Favorite Remedy" has, and will prove, a perfect blessing.
 Your druggist has it; if not, send price of a bottle Zone dollar) to the Proprietor, Dr. David Kennedy, Rondout, N. Y. (D
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-19
Naugatuck Railroad.


 Oommencing May I2th, 1879, trains will leave V LITCHFELD STATION as follows 6.12 A. M.-F~eight Train, with Passenger Accommo-
 dation, connecting at Waterbury, for
 Hartford and Boston
 7.S5 A. M. Passenger train for Bridgeport and New
 Haven (through carl, connecting at
 Bridgeport (through car). with Express
 tram to New York. LAO P. M.-Passenger Train for Bridgeport and New
 Haven. connecting at Bridgeport with
 fast Express to New York. x -A~ --a 400 r. M.-M1lk train with passenger car attached
 connecting at Bridgeport with express train to New York, also with steamboat leaving Bridgeport at I loo p.m,l Saturdays
 e1cepeedli On Sundays, milk train leaves Bridgeport for Winsted at $50 .. l. . con- A necting with train leaving New York at 600 a. m., returning leave Litch6eld at 2.35 p. m. Through car for New York by
 7.35 a. m. train; returning leaves New s,s York at 800 p. m. 57 r K FOR TWISTED. K 10:5o A. NJ. I219; 4:12; 7:o7 P. M.
 wATERTOwN & wATERTowN R, R, Trains leave Watertown at 50 e. m., and 1850 D. m connecting with passenger trains to New York. Leave Waterbury at II :36 m. and 6.S5 p. m., on arrival of trains from New York. -ge Stages to and from Litchfeld connect with all trans at Litchfeld Station. Stage for Bethlehem and Morris leaves Water Stages tor woodbury, Harwinton, Otis, colebrook, and Goshen connect with 1to0 a. m. train from Bridgeport: t' t1a t% 1@ Discount of cents made to Passengers purchas- ing Tickets at the ofice: - Bridgeport May 12. 1879.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-19
cE N IAuR

Lini1nents will surely exterminate tEe pain. There is no Strain, Sprain, Gut, Scald, Burn, Bruise, Sting, Gall or La1noEess to which Mankind or Dumb Errtes are subject. that does not resocn1 to this Soothing balm.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-02-19
ALIVE RTiSiSG.

-ssg- -ass7ss f'arGs kszi s'IuareD ------.. 9OO ~.,.-izi ' ti-t-S, 50 per cent. additional.
 hc directions regarding the lrngth of in- n ss,0gnDsEy advertisements. Probate Notices .i. kc.s three week, and ali other advertise srrut~ -.g f.r till tprbidl until ordered out. Y-AFts advertisers are entitled to four changes in iB. rh ir term (not oftener than a month), without barge.
 Yearly O. half yearly advertisements payable =iaA teriy: ali other advertisements in advance.
 sim. le of Birth, Marriage Death, in- -t-d free charge; obituary notices, 10 cents per ftr.
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Ihc CitttheI0 Guquirer,
 .ITGHFIEsD, cDNN. [: i iIhN0X. Elitdr < Proprietor.
TERMS
saRsca.er.oN. per annum.

Rag -E->- -I1e: wshIug hs paper stepped with the ir5- lotion, should notify at the .5zs -s <sss-rssag, TT betor, the term paid for y-- Any slhs -..--r in desiring to stop his -ss.--- Il.-,-- I.s J.5 ar-.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-02-15

FIJI the full measure Of the requirements OF
Democratic candidate for governor. He
Is cmphatically one of the people. lie
learned the printers trade aud came up
from the printers stick to the editors pen,
by regular gradatons. AS he has passed
along in a life of labor, and of toll, his mind
has been well stored with the political his
tory of his country as well as with its liter
AZURE; and although deprived of the early
advantages Of a university, or college, edu-
cation; there are few men can be found
as. or west, with more enlarged and cor
rect views of government and its just
and proper functions, and with more ele-
CANT diction in which to express his
thoughts, than John II. Obcry. 1t is not
using too strong language to say he is an or
ator in the large sense of that word. If he
had the will, coupled with Democratic
nomination for governor, he could carry our
banner into every county in the state, with
an earnest eloQuence Of speech not usual in
latter day political harangues and come
out of the canvass with a smile on his face
and handsome majority at his back.
The most important legislation in Illinois
during the pas, ten years is what is com
monty known as the railroad law Of 1873.
The effective portion of that law is the
handlwork of Mr.. Oberly, and it has been
made the pattern for railroad legislation in
other states. While member Of the leg
islaturc Mr.. Oberly wrote and by his clo-
quence gave the impetus which passed the
operative sections of our railroad law. In
1871, when the Democratic state senators
demanded that sound Democrat should be
placed as member of the board of rail
road commissioners, Mr.. Oberly was nom
mated by the governor, and received the
vote of every Democratic senator in con-
frma,ion Of his appointment. He is the
admitted head and front Of the railroad
commission; and with marked executive
ability, he has so administered the railroad
law, that the people have been protected
without beng compelled to fee
lawyers, and extortion and IN
just discrimination are ceasipg TO be
evils of the railroad system of our state,
Mr.. Oberly has demonstrated his ability
as an executive officer. He is stalwart
Democrat. He has health, youth, yigor
and eloQuence. He has very large acQuain-
taince throughout the state, and has an
army of friends among the laborng people,
wherever he Is known. He would be d
candidate, worthy and well qualified.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-02-15
OBERLY FOR GOVERNOR.
Monticello Bulletin.

Hon. John II. Obcrly is becoming a
prominent candidate, among the Democrats
of the state, for the nomination for COVER.
nor We don't know whether Oberly, him
selfaspres to the candidacy, OF not Bat
we believe, with the Shawneetown Herald
that if he should be nominated he can be
elected, He Is just the man 70 en,husc
the masses and lead them on to victory
He is an honest man, capable man, a
loyal man, a simon-pure Democrat, and a
man who is known, respected and trusted
by the people OF the state. There may be
other as good men as he, but there are none
better, AMI we doubt if any other whose
name has been mentioned, would poll as
strong vote as Oberiy.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-02-15

We DESIRE to be very explicit, and hope
we will be well understood, when we say
Mr.. Oberly has no sort Of control Of the
editorial or business management Of THE
BULLETIN. We have not even his permis-
sion to use his name in connection with the
Office Of governor, and he has no knowl.
edge of our intended advocacy Of his fit
ness as a candidate We only trust we have
not offended him.