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Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

One of the prime necessities of city life is good accommodations for the laboring classes. The tenement houses such as harbor the poor of New York to-day are death traps as we'll as semiuaries of vice. The mortality of children in them is terrible. An effort is being made to provide good and cheap lodgings for the poor of tbat city. In this matter New York is behind London, where special effort has been made in that direction, especially in the erection of the Peabody model lodging houses. There is a special necessity on New York 1; for, owing to the limited space on the lower part of the island, half of the population of the city is crowded into places where they cannot live in any way becoming civilized people. This is political as well as a social necessity, for it is the. tenement house vote which sustaius the Rings which plunder the taxpayer. h
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10


 ''The Land of Steady Habits" seldom in- dulges in the luxury of lynchipg offenders, no matter how abominable the offence. Last week, however, the people of Mystic Bridge (near New London), made an exception in favor of one George Stinson who made acrim- inal assault on young woman in that place. Early Friday morning crowd of men in masks and otherwise disguised forced the door of the lookup and took Stinson into a large lot in front of the door. A large kettle of hot pitch was in readiness. Every bit of Stinsons clothing was removed, and ladle af- ter ladle of the fluid was poured upon him, after which his body was repeatedly rolled in feathers. After the operation he was taken back and tied to the bars of a cell adjacent to the one he had occupied. He was found there by the sheriff at o'clock in the morning. He was immediately brought to New London and lodged in jail. Public opinion in Mystic Bridge approves the tarring and feathering, and there has been no attempt to discover the perpetrators of the act.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

Mir. Moncure D. Conway makes the follow lowing comical distinction between tue En- plish and the American Methodist: m
 sThe difference between the English and American Methodists, as disclosed in this con- ference, is marked. Even physically and personally the representatives from the United States are much finer class of men. Their manner IS that of men who have none above them, and don't know what it is to be snub- bed. There is submissive, sat-upon look about the English delegates, and they sit in silent wonder at the frank and bold way in which the Aamricans challenge what they dc not like"
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

Lord Pembroke recently remarked at a vol unteer dinner in England that good rifemen can often cope with regular troops even though they know nothing of discipline. He referred to the recent experience of British troopsfght- ing the Boers. There can be no doubt of this fact. It was to the craftsmanship of eur an- cestors that we owe our success in the Revo. lutionary war. Bunker Hill taught the Br it. ish their first lesson, and the defeat of Baum by Stark, and of Burgoyne by Gates, was largely owing to the fact that the country in which they operated was favorable to men who could shoot and unfavorable to men who could maneuver. .-- :-'.t ~" ff
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

The official report. of the State Board of Health for September shows a greatly in- creased prevalence of malarial disease. Care ful drainage is said to have cured New Mil ford of the malaria which has scourged that locality for several years past An increase of diphtheria and scarlet fever is reported. The New Milford Journal says that the re- port is mistake so far as that town is con. cerned, and doubts whether the improved drainage has made any difference with the malaria prevalent there
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

Itappears that Judge Speir, of the New York Superior Court, has been holding courts for 10 months after he had become disaual- flied be reason of age. It seems, however, that his official acts will be held valid. The judge denies that he syet 70, and they can't prove the contrary. s.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

The situation in Brooklyn is very inter esting one. It is in fact 8 fight between tn, people and Boss. The Ring candidate fo Mayor was MT. Howell the Republical and reform candidate, MT. Seth Low. It Is supposed that the Republican machine gaze Howell considerable under-hand support.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

The death of Mir. Charles Benedict, of Wa terbury, removes the wealthiest, and one of the most respected and most prominent citizens of that place. He died on the voyage over from England. He was buried on Friday af- ternoon. All the banks and stores were closed and many friends from abroad were present.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

Au English traveller notes the general im- provement in the society of the Fiji Islands, largely from the efforts of the Good Tenn plars. A few years since there were raf1sh lot of planters usually uproarious on cheap gin. Now there is most orderly and respec- table community with strongly church going tendencies.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

North Carolina is developing minerals of considerable value. A MT. Hidden has shrt- cd a mine for them, and has found emer.lds of very large size, of kind which he modest ly calls "hiddenite." ft t-.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

The Bernhardt has written, or caused to be written, book about us. She claims to have made nearly $200, 900 in her American tour,
 but her expenses were heavy and the net profits were but $42,0O0. She acted poorly, she confesses, but the Americans didn't know the difference, and she even says that the Hartford audience followed ''Fro-Fro" in translation of Phedre, thing which seems hardly credible. She speaks of the Capitol and other buildings at Washington as ''models of bad taste of which all the people of the country are very proud"
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

The Torrington Register tells the miserable story of printer from Bakerville formerly employed in that office. He got on drunk,
 beat bis wife and ended of by hanging him. self with sheet. He was found and cut down just in time to save his life, was prose. cuted for assault, and is now in jail Another incident of like character was the finding man dead drunk on the sidewalk in front of the Congregational parsonage, lying with his face down in the mud and water in the pour ing rain. Such incidents preach total abstinence more powerfully than the most eloquent tenn perance address s,as
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

The New York Chamber of Commerce gave a grand dinner to the French party who came over to the Yorktown celebration, at Deluon- eco's, on Saturday night. Over 250 people were present and speeches were made bY the French guests, Messrs Schurs, Esarts, Dr. Sterrs, and others
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

The Fairfield county commissioners propose establishing workshop at their jail for mak. ing chair bottoms Some form of labor is certainly desirable, especially as we notice that there are more sentences to long terms in jail since the law which forbids sentences to the State prison for less than year.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

There were general elections in i've States, Tuesday. In this State, members of legisla ture only were chosen, and in seven or eight states more, legislatures were elected. The result in New York is doubtful but not of great significance. In Virginia not only is the result doubtful but the Malone influence will be put to an effectual test. If he suc- eeeds it will be the most important break vet made in the Solid South
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

The Governor of Utah has been justified in his refusa to give Cannon a certificate of cleo tion by the decision of Chief Justice Hunter, of that territory, that 'Cannon's pretended naturalization was nullity.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

The motion to quash the indictment in the Star Route cases was argued before Judge Cox in the Criminal Court for the district of Columbia. last week. Messrs. Wilson and In- gersoll argued for the motion and Messrs. Cook and Bliss against it.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

Prof. Freeman, of Oxford University, is featuring at Cornell on modern history. After the completion of his course there, he goes to Baltimore. We judge that his manner is not extremely interesting, though no doubt the matter of his lectures is of great value.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

There is an examination belng made in Richmond regarding the conduct of the Ninth
 Massachusetts regiment The evidence of misconduct is said to be very strong; it will not be published but is to be used in Massa- chuSetts -.. .t .5,4 ~.a
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

The brigand Esposito has begun suit against rich Italian in New Orleans, claiming that some $15, ,0o0 has been deposited in his hands by Esposito for which the holder refuses to account ta'
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

Ayers Cherry Pectoral is a really remarka- ble and time-honored medicine. It is the best known remedy for all diseases of the throat and lungs. ttes p-e.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

The European opponents of vaccination held an international congress at Paris, last week. It was attended by many men of eminence and shows that the efficiency of vaccination is very sharply contested among scientific
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

LYDIA B. PNKHAM's VEGETABLE COMPOUND will at all times, and under all circumstances. act in harmony with the laws that goverd the female system. Address Mrs. Lydia B. Pink ham, 233 Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for circulars. SEss @
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

Some of the New York HsIi; Sio.n;nc Th.u ing 'n nanu tH interest to clean away the mud and and not to trust to the dilatory action of city officials.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

Hanibal Hamlin starts for Spain at the ma ture age 72. His has been busy political life. He has been vice President and U. s. Senator besides holding numerous positions of lesser importance,
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

FADED OR GRAY HAIR gradually recovers it's youthful color and lustre by the use of Parker's Hair Balsam. an elegant dressing admired for it's purity and rich perfume. L t.s
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

HAVE WIsTARs BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY always at hand It cures Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Group, Infuen- Complaints. 50 cents and $1 bottle.-
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

The Tunisian war came up in the French Chamber of Deputies, on Saturday, and Min. ister Ferry defended the action of govern. ment He said the expedition was necessary to protect the Algerian frontier. It was the same policy pursued by former French gov. ernments. He further insisted that French protectorate of Tunis had become unavoid- able, and denied that France had lost the friendship of her allies by assuming that re. sponsibility. He also donied the alleged de. moralization of the army.
 The news from New York state shows that Republican divisions have given the Democ. racy an unusual chance of carrying the legis. ture. The Republican split made trouble in nearly every Assembly District throughout the State, whereas the Democratic. Tammany and anti -Tammany row has been confined mainly to the city of New York and has had no great effect upon the legislative tickets.
 Gen. Wright. Chief of U. s. Engineers, calls attention again to the poor condition oi our coast defences. The Notifications and casemates of the old forts are made for old. fashioned ordnance and to defend against such guns ''Now," says Gen. Wright, ''shipa of war are clad in armor up to two feet in thickness. and the old smooth -bores have been replaced by rifled guns, the largest q which throw shot of nearly toms weigit and which burn at each discharge nearly quarter of a ton of powder. While other maritime nations are adding to their already powerful navies heavily armorsd ships of war which are armed with 81 and 100 ton guns, and which cost, exclusive of armament more thar $2, 500, 900, they are building armored dtfen. ses for the protection of their own costs. Great Britain has already more than 800 funs in position behind armered defences We have not one such gun, nor have we any 'rm. ored defenses whatever" ,'-a
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

HE ToLD THE TRUTH !-I was troubled with Liver Complaint for years and suffered terri bly,. Lake the Druggist advised me to take Sulphur Bitters. I took three bottles and now am a we'll man. -Mdmut taeturer, Wa 5usy. @as@ ni s-'s 5t s7. .
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

Some years since bad dedication came to light in London company, and it appeared that for several years the defaulter had re- fused to take any vacation, evidently with a view of preventing any scrutiny of his &C., counts. Thereafter it became the custom to insist on subordinates taking holidays, and their books are then thoroughly overhauled by competent accountants. English companies now make rigid investigation of the accounts of their cashiers, etc., irrespective of long ser- vice and cordial relations s..
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

Electric lights are not without their lan- gers it seems: ~~s~
 A clerk in Cincinnati store, in attemning to remove some goods from show winioW by means of a brass rod, recently, accideitly touched an electric light wire and receiyd a shock that threw him headlong through the plate glass to the pavement. His face WIS badly cut, but he was not permanently it. iured.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

The English Universities are prospering wonderfully it seems. Cambridge has fresh man class of S35, it is said; about twice as many as Harvard and Yale together.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

There was 6 large fire at Hoboken, Sunday night, at which the Eagle Dock and much other valuable property was burnt.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

The Peabody model lodging house fund in London now amounts to $S, 600, ,OOO, yet its management costs less than $4, 900 year.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

Castoria. For Sour Stomach, Constipation and Fretfulness of children. Pleasant, safe and cheap 900 drops; 35 doses, 35 cents.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

'I have always been dyspeptic for years. began to use the Simmons Liver regulator two years ago; it has acted like charm in my case. Rev. J. c. HOLMES, Clayton, Alabama"
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

The Anglo-French treaty of Commerce still hangs fire. The English commissioners are waiting to see if they cannot make better terms with the Gambetta Ministry which it IS thought will soon be formed.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

Patti arrived in this country on Thursday. Her ''deputy husband" Nicolini accompanies her on this as on all her other expeditions.
 She begins her work here with series of con. certs at Steinway Hall. sa
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

U THAT PooR BEDRIDEEN, Invalid wife, sister, mother, or daughter, can be made the picture of health by few bottles of Hop Bitters.
 WSU you let them suffer when so easily cured
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

It has been decided in Greenwich that the law against selling liquor on days of electors meeting does not apply to town election
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Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

Ex-Gov. Charles c. Van Zandt, of Rhode Island, is likely to be nominated for. Congress it is said Heis pronounced civil service reformer, and keen politician as well.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

A promising libel prosecution has been be- gun against Scranton editor by Mir. Sclan- ton, who now represents the 18th Pennsyl- vania District in Congress. The chargeis that of defalcations as Revenue Collector.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

Four cases were decided. in the Belfast Land Court, Friday, and rents in all were cut down about 28 per cent. Other cases have since been decided in that court with about that result. ,-g
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

Hon. John W. Foster, Minister to St: Pe- tersburg, resigned, last week. He gives us a reason that nine years absence makes it ab- solutely necessary that he should attend to his private business at home.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10
NOTICE,

TAN and after Dec l, 1881, all Bills must be paid 0 Monthly There will be no deviation from this rnle.y We mean what we say. tss eet All bills now due me must be settled or before Jan. lst, 1882, or theyswill be legaAy collected.
 324w A. L. JUDD.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

The folling is reported by the Tribune of of the way in which assessments were levied on the employees in the New York postofice:
 Mir. Gardner greeted each employe cheer fully, but, lost no time in proceeding to busi- ness. Each conner took from his pocket roll of bills or silver dollars with 8 notice that he was to pay so much to aid the party in it's campaign expenses. The money was paid to MT. Gardner, who gave receipt, and the name was checked of by one of his assistants. Once in 6 while carrier would ask if less than the amount requested would not be sat- isfactory, as he needed the money for his fam lily, MT. Gardner invariably refused such ap- peals, stating that he wanted ''the whole pr nothing," and the whole" woo uo' long ID forthcoming
 It is absurd tn--~n this voluntary contri- b....vu, and the whole thing is one of those shameful bits of hypocrisy so often found in practical" politics.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

Carroll, the man accused of killing Michae Early at Wallingford, has been bound ove for trial.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

It is now announced that Miss Clara Louise Kellogg is soon to be married to MT. Whit ney,a wealthy New York gentleman, and that she will then leave the stage forever. ''
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

English spectators are buying coal lands in Eastern Ohio, it is reported.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

Centaur Liniment. nt.-Invaluable to fami. lies, and owners of horses. Sold everywhere.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

A tenant-farmer was shot at Carrigan. last week, and several persons have been arrest od
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

One of the Winsted applicants for license is reported as saying, "We elected Filden, but could not scat him, and now we have voted license, but divil of license can we get"
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

The Democrats of Florence recently organ ized demonstration in honor of Savonarola, the eloquent preacher and reformer who was burnt at the stake by Papal order in 149s. The demonstration is described as having been of simple and solemn character. The procession, with flags and music, repaired to the great square where they deposited crown of flowers upon his monument s...
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

A terrible accident occurred at Keekuk, . Iowa. on Friday evening. The steamer War Eagle, going south, ran against span of the Keokuk and Hamilton bridge, breaking it into fragments. The boat was completely demof- ished. Eight persons are known to have been drowned. a s. .... 1...r...
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

Mr. smalley. the London correspondent of the Tribune, says, that the reduction of rents afforded by the Irish Land Courts are of a kind to revolutionize the whole system of tenure of land in Ireland. They propose, he says, to reduce the rents 30 low that the tenant cannot only live but thrive, Where lands have been rack-rented--i. e., rented for all they would bring-the reduction has been one third. Another important point, he says, has been decided in favor of the tenant. The court will presume that Improvements have been made by the tenant unless the landlord can prove to the contrary: and. in fixing rents, the landlord will in that case be allowed ren, only for the land without improvement. Mir Smalley therefore believes that the Leagu. will be in effect dissolved by the action of th. Land courts.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

Castellar is trying to bring Spanish Repub-
 cans to the support of the present regime, on on the basis of Spain's becoming constitu- tional monarchy like that of England. The present sovereign inclines te the party of pro. gress rather than to that of reaction, and will carry out his part of the arrangement in good faith, 1t is thought.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10
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 llTcHFIELD, CONN.
Thursday, Nov. 10, 1881.

There is to be Presidents Thanksgiving annointed for the 24th inst.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

Love and law seem not always to mix nice- ly. Thursday last was the day fixed for the marriage of Miss Nellie Record, daughter of the most noted lawyer of Forestville, Chatan- qua Co, N. Y. The bridegroom-select was the partner of the senior Record; the inv ita.
 tions were out; the trouseau ready; when, a,
 the last moment, Miss Nellie eloped with q
 person whose name is given in the papers as MT. Dell Dye. It was disgusting affair fer reputable Mr. Warren Hooker. thus to be sup, planted at the last minute by the ridiculous Dell Dye, if that is his real name, but such seems to be the fact
 The number of the suspected people in pris. on under the Irish Coercion act is PA. The number of applications to the Land Csmmis. sion is about 16, GOO. and number of new sub-csmmissioners are to be formed to give speedy trials under the act z s7'' sA s
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

The most exciting election of this ''off
 year is that in Virginia, where the Bourbons and the Readjusters are at a death-grapple. The prevailing opinion is that the Bourbons will carry the State ticket, but that the Read justers are like to carry the legislature.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

Two brothers, deaf-mutes, are practising law in Canadian town.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10
The New York Times summarizes U. s Treasurer GiIfllan's report as follows:

The receipts of the Government show an in- crease over those of 1880 from every source. The increase in the receipts from Customs is $11, ,637, 611.42; from internal revenue, $11,
 255, OH. 59 from sales of public land, $1, 185, 356 57, and from miscellaneous sources, $3. 177, ,702.01. The total increase is $27, ,255, 681 59, which. added to net reduction of $6, 936, 070. 19 in expenditures, makes an il crease in the surplus revenue of $34, 185, 751.78. The net revenues were $36O, 782, ,292. 57, and the net expenditures, $26O, 712, ,SS7.59. The ex- cess of receipts over payments was $leO. .O69. 404 98, of which $60, ,872, 56l. 03 was expended in the redemption of the pubhc debt. The balance in the Treasury increased $48, ,667, sos. 63, from $203, 791, ,321 S8 at the beginning t3 $252, 458, 925. 81 at the end of the fiscal year. The amount expended on account of interest and premiums on the public debt ran down from $98 552, ,895 53 in the fiscal year 1880, to $83, ,569, 989 96, a reduction of $14, o82. 9O5. g. .e.l' 5itHs ast -'5@ &
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10
FOR SALE!

THE George Matthews place, on the Goshen road, 4 about one mile from the Court House, in Htch- field. containing about twelve acres of land, with further particulars enquire of esT 1 stieGfks s
 GA. H10KOx, AdministFstor. Litchfeld, Sept. 6, 1881. 24.tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

nISTRICT of Iitchfeld Probate Court, Nov. Sth, U 1881. se.z -e.-a -,ssroqz- ...f8
 Estate of Levi Coe late of Litchfeld in said distric deceased. ,S ~ ~-.A
 The Court of Probate for the District of Litcheld hath limited and allowed six months from,the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All personsr ebted to said Estate requested to make immediate pay ment to 33 Sw
 ,.gF EVERETT H. WRIGHT, Administrator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1881-11-10

A monstrous insurance swindle has been discovered in Pennsylvania. George Pfeiffer (and another) obtained an insurance of $4Oo0 one the life of his mother, who was seventy i've, and in dying condition. The applica- ton was forged throughout, and the parties are under arrest. The Good Hope Grave yard company was the corporation granting the insurance.