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, 1880-08-27
Dirt and Bodily Heat.

Thelpar which the skin plays in the
regulation of bodily heat is not ade-
quatelY iestirnsted.s The envelope OF
complicated structure and vital function
which covers the body, and which ma,
ture has destined to perform a large
share of the labor of health-preserving,
is practically thrown out of use by our
habit of loadips it@ith Clothes. 1T is
needless to c6mplicate matters by allow
ing it to be choked and encumbered
with dirt. IL thesskin OF ,an animal he
coated with an impervious varnish,
death must ensue. A covering of dirt
is only less inimical to life. We are
not now speaking Of dirt such as otfends
the sense of decency, but of those accu-
mutations Of exuded matter with which
the skin must become loaded if it is
habitually covered and not thoroughly
cleansed. The cold bath is not o cleans.
ing agent! "A man may battle daily,
and use Shis bath-towel even roughly,
but remain as dirty to all practical in
tents as though he e;chewed cleanliness
indeed the physical evil Of dirt is more
likely to ensue because, il wholly neg
lected, the skin would cast off its excre-
mentitious matter by periodic perspira-
tons with desquamation of the cuticle.
Nothing but frequent washing in
water of, at least, equal temperature
with the skin and soap can insure free
and healthy surface, The feet require
especial care, and it is too much the
practice to neglect them. The omission
OF daily washir gs with soap, and the
wearing of foot.coverings SO tight as to
compress the bloodvessels and retard the
circulation of the blood through the ex-
tremities, are the most common causes
OF cold feet. The remedy is obvious;
dress loosely and wash frequently.
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, 1880-08-27
Who Did Take Him.


few days ago, says the Detroit
r'ree Press, a boy Of about ten years Of
are. lame and sickly, who had been liv-
inc with his mother in rooms in the city,
foYnd himself alone in the world. The
lad was. too i'll to ride IN the one poor
carriage which followed the body to the
crave yetlno one thought his condition
9serious. After the funeral q number of
rersons. gathered in the poverty-stricken
room to see what disposition could be
made OF him. ''If ne wasn't lame I'd
take him into my family" observed one
Of the men, in a tone that seemed to
show that he blamed the boy for his
misfortune. swell, it's awful hard
sighed one of the women, "but 1 know
he couldn't get along with my children"
GNor with mine,' added second, "If
[ should take him he'd run up a big doc,
tors bill on me" said man as he filed
his pipe. Everybody Lad soms ex-
cuse. The boy heard them all with.
out word, but with quiyering chm
and eyes fpll Or tears. Under one
pretext orsanother all slipped out and
left him alone promising to have anoth.
or talk inSthe morning. Perhaps, that
night before theySolosed their eyes in
sleep, some Of them thought of the pa.or
lad lying in tho dreary room, alone and
almost helpless, hut, il so, none Of them
near him. 3 Late in the morning wom-
en- living on the same floor went in to
see if he might not want bite to eat,
and the question Of who should take care
Of him was settled. God had taken him.
Rugged close to the wal, ,as If he feared
the midnight shadows, and with eye
lashes yet wet, he was dead and
cold, no longer burden to any one,
The boy too lame to be taken care of
on earth--tooa feeble to earn the crusts
that SOMEONE would have given him.
had home better than the best, When
they knew that Ne died sloneawornen
bent over linn and wept. When they
lifted his wasted body from the bed
mems consciousness smote them for
their harsh words, but it was too late.
He had gone from earth, feeling that
there was no mercy in the human heart.
DoURLING Up.--It is told of Rev.
Joseph Cook that when he was theo-
logical student at Andover, he occupied
rooms in the seminary dormitories, but
always insisted upon being allowed the
privilege of rooming alone. The rapid
increase in the number of students at
the seminary, however necessitated
doubling up" and chum was assign
ed to Mr.. Cook, who endured the incon,
venience for a time with equahimity.
Finally lie resolved to relieve himself, so
far as possible, Of the incubus, and pro-
curing some chalk, he drew chalk-line
across the middle Of their room, contin.
uing the line up the walls and across
the ceiling Then, summoning his
Chum, he pointed out the chalk mark,
and in stentoriaI tones inquired, % vr
(which side of that chaIk.line will
you prefer, sirr -y "A rv o., q
The chum chose the side that best
suited him, and was requested to keep
on that side Of the line at ali times,
And Joseph and hi; hchum athencefor-
ward lived together, but apart from each
other, in blessed contentment,lc rerL
y
, 1880-08-27

Some clocks do not strike. You must
look at them if you would know the time.
Some men do not talk their Christian.
ity; you must look at their lives if you
would know what the gospel can do for
human nature. But clock need not
be incorrect because it strikes; a man
need not be inconsistent because he
speaks as well as acts. ...
, 1880-08-27

At dinner she had doctor at either
hand, one of whom remarked that they
were we'll served, since they had a duck
between chem. eyes" she broke in
her wit is of the sort that comes in
fiashes--"and am between two quacks. 4"
Then silence fell.
, 1880-08-27

A Newark man, on bis way to jail for
aasaulting his wife, thanked God it was
Tor no disgraceful oAense like stealing.
, 1880-08-27

A farmers life cannot be monotonous;
he abors in so many different fields.
, 1880-08-27

FREE UIE L tor with rhenma'ism, 1ll i.a,,
paralysis, neuralgia nervous and sexual debility gem
eral iii health wasting, decay urinary diseases sPn
diseased dyspepsia etc. 20 whom wiz be ssht my Jr oUJG
r.poyned FOR their sIcCess in saving many valuable
lives, jy curing chronic diseases, Send symptoms anu
~ r,p fgr dlornoses to DIR, q. W, kORBES,
l7I 5iseurth ST., Cincinnati "
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-05-06

~EDwfN ARNOLD. Although Edwin Arnold had been known to certain literary circles in England as minor poet, he had no general reputation there, and his name had seldom been mentioned in this country, until he had l ublished the ''Lght of AsIa," which has 2 been so very favOrably received. He IS the son of Robert Coles Arnold, magistrate for Sussex, and not brother Of Matthew Arnold, as some have supposed. He is nearly forty eight, and was educated at Oxford, where he won honors as classic, and gained the New digate prize for poetry after publishing small volume of poems. He went early in life. to India, and was appointed principal of the Deccan college, at Poona He resided there for seven years, acquiring Sanscrit and other Indian languages, and translating the "Hito- pordesa," valuable text book for Sanscrit scholars. In Hindostan he formed a friend ship with Lord Da housie, with John, after ward Lord LaWre ce, preserver of the Fun janb, and other prominent statesmen. He was on the high read to distinction when he was called home " the death of child and the serious illness Cf his young wife. After his return to Eng he published an inter esting and important "History of Lord Dal- housie's Admlnisi ration," another volume of poems, and atrans iation of enc of the books of Herodotus. He then joined the staff of the
 
 sympathized entirelv with the north, and pre- dicted the triumph of the Union. His capac- ity was more and more appreciated on the journal :; his work steadily improved, until he was chosen, at the death of Thornton Hunt editor in chief, and has since gained name for hls powerful leaders on various subjects Despite his incessant toll, he found time to translate a volume of the poets of Greece, with biographical and critical notices, and also of the Indian ''Song of Songs," one of the most characteristic specimens of Hindoo liter ature. The 'nght of Asia" seems to have surprised his most intimate friends by the high quality of it's poetry and philosophy, and the vividness and reality with which the scenery, climate, manners, and people of Hindostan, as they were 2O00 years ago. have been reproduced The dead long buried past has been reanimated and renewed by the touch of the true poet. The work, which shows every sign of extreme care and elab- oration, has been done at intervals of journal istic toil, and been done, too, in less than six months. The 'Light of Asia" was genuine labor of love with Edwin Arnold, which is the cause of it's spontaneity and rapid exc cution.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-05-06
FROM THE DANBURY NEWS,


 Bridgeport gets it's vegetables from the city water.
 The oldest Mason is now dying at the aver age rate of once month.
 Birmingham has new brass band of twen- ty-two pieces, but the temperance men do not give up.
 Every year the winter grows milder. The time will come when sleighs will be fitted mosquito nets.
 Wild ducks are plenty in Naugatuck, but their feathers are so thick and oily that shot glance from them as from the cheek of New York reporter.
 The Stamford Advocate is publishing recol- lections of Good Men. So far it has found one, and is making the most of him, as is proper enough.
 The wheel to an orange cart came off in Ansonia Thursday, and shot the fruit into the street. What seems an almost providen- tial turn in the affair is that the accident oc- cured in front of school house.
 Contemplating Conductor Wildman, the Consolidated railway company are undecided whether to invest the next dividend in anti fat or in broader guage.
 Bad boys tied tinware to Naugatuck dogs tail. But it was sensible dog. It sat calm- ly down and gnawed the string in two, and then trotted quietly away, leaving the boys to entertain themselves as best they could.
 A little New Haven boy has been sent to the Reform School for stealing cew Since New Haven has gone into the manufacture of butter from soap grease, it's cows are not so carefully looked after.
 A Stamford man claims that he was pulled into the water by fish. He was at work in a field near the stream, when the fish crawled through the fence unseen, caught him by the seat of the pants, and before he knew what it was all about, had him in the water. Then it saw he was from Stamford, and dropped him. T
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-05-06
In recent reply 10 the Rev. James Free man Clarke WenC Ill Phillips saws:

In a recent reply 10 the Rev James Free man Clarke, WenC Ill Phillips says:
 Fashion in Bo ton imperiously orders the use and offer of w'1e. The city government is created and rulel by rum. Trade, wealth, the press and SOC V defer to it. Blind habit fancies itself sce cs, and parades as such in supporting it. The pulpit, dabbling in all politics except what touches reform. and reading Shakespeare to idlers while some of the finest genius of the city is dropping into drunkard's graves, contents itself with insult ing temperance en; and panders, like cringing lackey, to the drinking fashions of the pews, both by precept and example now and then trying to hide its degradation and throw dust in the worlds eyes by some emp ty rhetoric about the awful evil of intemper- ance."
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-05-06
THE WORLD FOR 1880.

Democrats every where should infurm themselves carefully alike ol the action of hr arty throughout the country anC of the nts of their RepUbi can opponents. failur2 to do this in 1876 cutr IL ted greatly to the loss by the Democracy Of th, uts of the victory fairly VOL at the polls.
 The year 1880 promist to b, tf the most inter- esting and important years ol this wGed ald evt ntful century. It will witness Presidential election which may result in re-estabisl il ' ibe Government of this country the lIiuc ilitS its constitutional foundt rs in ntly ChanSng the relations of the states tc the Federal power No intelligent ma regard SUI elect.on wIth il- difference. The World, the only daily Erglish newspaper published in the city of New York which upholds th doctrines ot constitution al DenoCrucN will steadily represent the D, mUCratC patty in this great canvass. It will no this ill dc spirit of serve craftsmanship but temp"l atey and firmly. As arews paper, The World being the organ of no man, 10 clique and no interest, will present the futst and the faires picture it make of each days pas sng history ill the city, the State. the country tho world. It will aim hereafter, heretofore at a,cu- racy first of all things in all that it publishes. No man, however humble, shall ever be permitted truly to complain that he has heen unjustly dealt with In the columns of The World. No intt rest, however powerful shall be permitted truly 10 boast that it can silence the fair criticism of The W, rid.
 During the past year The World has it's daily circulation trebled and it's weekly circulation pushed far beyond that of other weekly newspaper in the country. This great increase has been "on, as The World believes, by truthfuneSs enterprise ceaseess actlVlty Tn collecting news ana untalttrlng loyalty |" itself and to its readers in dealing with the questions of the day Ii is hope and it will be ouI endrIv- or that The Worlds record for 1880 may be written in the appreciation and the support of many thous ands more of readers in all parts this Indsso- luble Union of Indesructible States. Our rates of subscription remain unchanged, and follows
 Daily and Sundays, one year. slO; six months $ 70 three months S275
 Daily without Sundays. one year, SS; six months, S4 25 tn onths, $2. .2j; less than three ntis month.
 THE SUNDAY WORLD, one year, g. THE MONDAY WORLD, containing the Book Reviews and 'College ChrOnicle,'' one year, $I. .hU. THE SEMI WEEKLY WoRTD (Tuesdays and Fridays) Two DOLLARS year. To CLUB AGENTs-Nn rNtla copy for club of ten; the Daily for club of twenty THE WEEKLY WORLD "Wednesday LONE DOLLAR q year. To CLUB AGENT-An extra copy for ciuh of ten, the Semi Weekly for club of twenty tho Daily for club of fifty
 Specimen number sent free application. Terms-Cash, invariably in advanoc Send post office money ord T, bank draft or regis tered letter. Bill at risk of the sender.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-05-06
CLIPPINGS.

The Guinea hen talks too much to be good layer.
 A loyal toast in Algiers Many happy re- turns of the Dey.
 The Sultan has 300 cooks It makes one sick to think of his broth.
 The greatest bores are always persons of the smallest calibre.
 A druggist is not inappropriately termed the chief pillar of society.
 Zazel, Barnum's female g,ln-wad, gets dis charged twice day for $250.
 The ague tackles man with hearty ''Shake, old boy glad to see you,"
 The inventor of the telephone is enveloped in hello of glory.
 Can any one improve his condition by whin ing! If not, whine not.
 Business before pleasure, as a man remark, ed when he kissed his wife before going to the club.
 "The older the seed the worse the crop, as the farmer said to snob who was beasting of his ancestry. Maud Gan aristocratic child) sHow pretty and clever you are mother I'm Sc glad you married into our family"
 Ill natured people are beginning to play croquet. Do good natured people ever play this irritating game? 2't.
 ''ls 1t wrong to cheat a lawyer ?" asks correspondent No, not exactly; but it's rather reversing the order of things
 A sick man was told that his wife would probably marry again. "All right" said he, ''for there will be one man to lament my death !" t.-'- 9 ' Smith has ventured to remark to his butch CT that it is sextraordinarysthat SO mild an an imal as sheep should have such an enormous amount of pluck -
 Ole Bull attempted suicide when he WAS twenty years of age. The New Orleans Plea yune says that that was the beginning of his farewell performances
 It comes kind O sudden like, just as the congregation have finished singing ssSalva. tions Free" to have the preacher announce that "the collection will now be taken up."
 The Rev. Mir. Pentecost, who has been ''evangelizing" in Waterbury for two weeks. says that three-fourths of the people of that city are asleep. Ahem! how long has Mir Pentecost been preaching there?
 Nilsson is talking of visiting. this country dSdiu auu uer VoIce IS SalQ to be Sweeter and fuller than ever. She made a large fortune when she was here, but instead of taking it home invested in Western real estate and has lost most of it.
 A poet wrote stirring ode on victim of persecution, who yas burned at the stake about the time of the Reformation, in which occur red the line, ''See the pale martyr in his sheet of fire3" of which the poet was especially proud; but the D .,ter accidently got it, -.sSee the pale martyr vii his shirt on fire !''
 Young man to photographer: "Are my pictures done ?" Artist 'Let's see (carefully scanning the you mans face, and then the photographs he holds in his hand), what's the name9" Young nan Gin astonishment): Jones, sir" Artist (having discovered the name on them): 'Oh, yes; these are yours"
 A boy can imagine almost everything: he can lug an old shotgun about all day without firing at living thing, and be under the i'm pression that he's having bowling good time But all attempts to induce boy to imagine that he's killing Indians when he is saving wood have proved futile. q ck
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-05-06
PATIENTS
R. H. DD Y.

No. 76 STATE ST., opposite Kilby, BOSTON, Secures Patents in the United States also in Great Britain, France and other foreign countries Copies of the claims of any Patent furnished by remittng one dollar. Assignments recorded at Washington NO Agency i the United States possesses superior acies for obtaining Patents Gscertaiing the pGtentabis of inuentions. R. H. EDDY, Solicitor of Patents
 TESTIMONIALS.
 "I regard MT. Eddy of the most capable and stccesstu practitioners with whom have had official intercourse.
 CHAs. MASON, Commissioner of Patents" ''Inventors cannot employ person more trustwor. thy or more capable of securing for them an early and favorable consideI ation at the Patent Office. EDMUND BURKE, late Commissioner of Patents.
 BOSTON, October 19, 1870. R. H. EDDY, Esq-Dear Sir: you procured for me, in l840 my first patent. Since then you have acted for and advised in hundreds of es and procur- ed many patents, reissues and extensions. have oc- casionally employed the best agencies in New York; Philadelphia and Washington, but still give you all most tie whole of my business in your line and ad- wise others to employ you.
 Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER. BOSTON. January l. 1880. 40-1y
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-05-06

m discount of twenty per cent. will be allowed to clubs of four or more persons Thus four copies of Backwood CT of one Review will be sent to one ad- dress for $i2S0 copies of the four Reviews and BlackWood for $4S, and so on.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-05-06
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Litchfield enquirer., 1880-05-06
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CIIIRS

This item of expense, now borne by the publishers is equivalent to reduction ol 20 per cent. on the cost to subscribers in former years
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-05-06
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Litchfield enquirer., 1880-05-06
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Litchfield enquirer., 1880-05-06
LYDIA E. PINKHAM7S VEGETABLE COMPOUND.

It restores the blood to it's natural cOndtion directs the vital yower aright, strengthens the muscles of the uterus and lifts it into place. add gives it tone and stredgtu, so that the cure is radical and en- tire. It strengthens the back and pelvic reglon 1; it gives tone to the whole system; it stores displaced organs to their natural position That feel ing of bearing down, causing pain, weight, and back ache, is alwHys prominently cured by it's use.
 The pat i8nt who could before walk but few steps, and with great pan after the of this remedy walk several miles without discomfort. It permeates every portion of the system, aud gives nsw life and vigor. It removes Dyspepsia, Faintness Flatueucy, destroys all craving for stimulants, and relieves weakness of the stomach It will cure entirely the Painful Menstruation Inflammation or Ulceration IT, reguiarities, Floodngs etc. For the of Kidney passed. .---. -.-
 It is impossible for woman, after faithful course of tr dtment with this medicue, to continue to have weakness of tine uterus, and thousands of to- daY herish grateful remembrances of the help deriv- ed from the use of this remedy. Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound is prepared at the proprietor's ahrato