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The Labor enquirer., 1886-05-15
Swan Creek Township.

Editor Labor ENQUIRER.
Swan Creek township, the residence of
your correspondent, contains 26880 acres of
land. More than three-fourths Is known as
Openings" and requires special care and
hard work in order to produce a subsistence
to poor men. Well-to-do men can draw
money out of it and get rich from the growth
of grass and sale of cattle. Less than one,
fourth of the land is occupied by owners OF
their own estates. unincumbered; tax titles
mortgages and trust deeds cover the balance
Loan agents draw heavy interest from the
owners until the claim gets too high; theI
the full title passes over and the occupant
can pay rent to his lord and master. This
process increases every year.
Oppression exists In every form. The
lord of 200 or 800 acres can hire at his own
price and pay when he gets ready or not at
all.
Doctors, lawyers, as we'll as land agents
come in for share of profits, above the bare
substance of workers.
An assembly of the K. of l.. was organized
III this township last fall. Venomous oppo-
stion came from Oppressors of the poor and
slanderous treatment from the gossipers, but
the K. of L., by judicious action has won the
respect of the best people of the country.
Swan on is twenty miles from Toledo on
the Air Line railroad. JONATHAN HUNT.
SwANToN, Ohio, April s.
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flew short days age the light and life of a
poor but happy home, to, day prisoner
on trumped-up charge, ller husband q
hunted man. her home broken up and
her children-who are mere babes-left
to the tender mercies of strangers Note
her heroic bearing when clutched by
/ the hand of law from her home:
"I have been expecting you" She said
calmly.
You still wear the red ribbon, do
you ?" asked the officer.
"Yes, and I'll wear it until die" she
replied with energy, She declared she
was "ready to die at once for the glori-
GUS cause" but she could not be induced
to say word in regard to her fellow
Anarchists or her husbands where
abouts.
[Since the above was put in type Lucy
Parsons has been released. She has
been arrested three or four times, but
has been released each time. She is,
however, closely watched by the blood
hounds].
With her is one whol is we'll known and
loved by many of THE ENoUIRER's read
ers: Lizzie NJ Swank, who was arrested
with Mrs. Parsons the morning after the
riot. The former had been called from
her home to Chicago to assist in the i'm
portant work of organizing the working
women; with what success the imI os
Ing demonstration of working girls on
Monday and Tuesday bears witness.
AS she was assistant editor of the Alarm,
her case may prove a hard one, and, for
some time to come, the readers of The
ENQUIRER may be deprived of her
sketches and arguments against the
wrongs committed by society.
Let the record of th@se two noble
women be remembered BY all lovers of
justice and haters of oppression. Let
thei- work for suffering humanity, and
their martyrdom for the cause they love
so dearly stand es monument on the
road toward the new civilization. May
the women.o all lands who dare be
krown as Socialists look upon these two
as dear sisters, and may they emulate
their example. CATO.
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written for The ENQUIRER.
THE UPAs TREE.

The upas tree-monopoly-
Our soil has poisoned long;
Its baleful blast must cease at last
To blight the weak and strong.
The magnates pirate Of capital,
And scorn the sons Of toll; ~
And luxuriate in mansions built
BY those whom they despoil.
But labor marches onward now,
United, true and staunch,
To fell the tree-monopoly-
Destroying root and branch. 3.
Those structures high that greet the sky,
By skill and science planned,
Must prove at length, like towers Of strength
The power of lahor's hand.
Yet gold kings boast OF endless wealth
In railroad, mine and mill;
Ignoring those who dig and delve,
And SOW, and reap, and till.
But labors ak uplifted is,
Determined, true and staunch,
To fell the tree-monopoly-
Destroying root and branch.
The bubbles burst; the tree accursed
Must soon uprooted be;
For labor grand, with mighty hand,
Moves forth triumphantly.
And springtide's brightest hour will shine
Ger waves Of golden grain;
And happiness resumes its sway
Ger city, hill and plain;
For labor's legion onward moves,
United. true and staunch,
To fell the tree-monopoly-
Destroying root and branch.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-05-15
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired nom practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula Of simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and perma-
nent cure Of Consumption, Bronchitis, Ca
tarrh, Asthma and all throat and Lung Affec-
tions, also a positive and radical cure for
Nervous Debility and all Nervous complaints,
after having tested its wonderful curative
powers in thousands Of cases, has felt 1t his
duty to make 1t known to his suffering fel-
lows Actuated by this motive and desire
to relieve human suffering, will send free
of charge, to all who desire 1t, this recipe, In
German, French or English, with null dlrec,
tions for preparing and using. Sent by mail
by addressing with stamp, naming this paper,
W. A. MOVES, l49 Powers Block, Rochester
New York.
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Our Women Martyrx,

For the En- ouirer.
In all great movements for the gene
raj upbuildinG of the masses, women
have played most important part
Our own movement Is no execution
Ever since the International was born
nay, ever since the idea came to light
the heroines of Socialism have been
constantly at the front. Sophia Perov-
skays and Hessv Hoffman in Russia,
Louise Michel in France, and now we
have our women martyrs IN this coun.
try.
Lucy E, ParsonS the brave and de-.
voted Revolutionist. Speaker of power
and writer of talent A woman of rare
ability, of great kindness of heart, of
fine disposition, ardent as the sun in her
early southern home, of unfinching de-
yotion to the cause she loves-fttingly
called "the tramp's friend"-to know
her Is to admire and love her, But q
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TRUSTEES SALE.

Whereas, James h. Hill OF the County Of
Arapahoe, and State of Colorado, did on the
thirteenth day OF March, A. D., 1894, by his
certain deed OF trust of that date, duly re-
corded In the office OF the County Clerk and
Recorder Of said Arapahoe county, Colorado,
on the thirte enth day OF March, A. D., 1884, in
BOOK 2lo, at page 28 Of the records Of said
county, convey unto the undersigned c. p.
Butler, OF the County Of Arapahoe, State Of
Colorado, as trustee, certain real estate stu
ate IN said county nd ST te, described as fol-
lows, TO wit: Lots numbered twenty-five (25)
and twenty-slx (26) in Block numbered nine
~ in the first addition to lronton and Lots
numbered eleven (lD and twelve Q2) in Block
numbered six (6) in Ironton and the first ad-
dltlon TO lrontNn, City Of Denver, which said
conveyance was made in trust to secure the
payment of his one certain promssory note
OF even date Herewith, for the principal sum
OF S6UO payable TO the order of Willinm Fras-
eur, on the thirteenth day Of March, A. D.,
1885, with interest thereon from dale until
paid at the rate OF twelve per cent per an
mum, payable Quarter annually. And
whereas the said deed of trust provides that
or any part thereof or the interest thereon,
according to the tenor and eff ct of said note,
then the said trustee upon the application OF
the legal holder OF said promtssory note shall
sell and dispose Of said premises so conveyed
as security as aforesaid together with all the
right, title. benefit and equity Of redemption
of the said James II. Hill his heirs or assigns
therein at public auction; after due notice as
provided In said deed of trust. And whereas,
DEFAULT has been made in the payment of the
principal Of said note and all Of the interest
on the same from the said thirteenth day of
March, A. D., 1884 Now, therefore at the
request Of IN legal holder of said promissory
note, and under and by virtue Of the author
ity In me vested by the terms Of said deed of
trust, will on Wednesday, the nineteenth
Gay OF May, A. D., 1885, at the hour of 10
O'Clock IN the forenoon Of said day, at the
front door OF the court house in the County
OF Arapahoe, in the State of Colorado, sell
the above described real estate at public ven
due to the highest bidder for cash In hand to
pay the said promissory note and the interest
due thereon, together with the cost and ex-
penses OF executing this trust
p. BUTLER, Trustee,
Dated at Denver, Colorado, this seven.
tesnth day Of April, A. D., 1856
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.
In the Matter Of the Estate OF Eliza Mcbride

In the Matter Of the Estate OF Eliza Mcbride
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given, That on Monday
the fourteenth day Of June A. D., 1885, being
one Of the regular DAYS Of the May term OF
the County Court Of Arapahoe County, In the
State of Colorado, l, Charles E. Mcbride, ad-
ministrator Of said estate, will appear before
the judge of said court, present my final set
tlement as such administrator, pray the ap-
proval Of the same, and will then apply to be
DISCHARGED as such administrator. Atwhich
time and place any person in interest may
appear and present objections TO the same, If
any there be.
Dated at Denver, Colorado, May !, 1885.
CHARLES E. MCBRIDF.
Administrator Of the estate of Eliza Nc
Bride deceased 5-l5-5t
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PIANOS-ORGANS

The demand for the improved MASON &
HAMLIN PIANOS is now so large that a SEQ
ond addition to the factory has become i'm
perative. Do not require one-quarter as
much tuning as Pianos on the prevailing
wrest-pin system. Consult Catalogue, free.
100 styles Of ORGANS, SO to 5000. For Cash
Easy Payments, or Rented.
Mason a. Hamlin Organ and Plano Co.
NEW YORK; BOSTON; CHICAGO.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-05-15

Tdbald & Behymer, Undertaking and
Embalming, No. 267 18th Street, Den yer
All work warranted.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
As.a..s che Hou.a.onic Railroad

SPRINGFIELD, Feb. 10.-Suits have been brought against the Housatonic railroad corporation by District Attor- ney Waterman, for the commonwealth,
 to recover about s2.OOO damages for ex cessive freight tolls since the railroad commissioners ordered the rate of lt cents hundred weight after August Ten counts are brought in the allega tion, on the claims of P c. Baird ol Lee, the Smith Paper company of Lee the Hurlbut Paper company of Soutl Lee and A. c. Sparks of Lee, who pal, 15 cents 8 hundred during October The defendants answer claims that tn, commissioner ruling was unconstitu tional and void Waterbury American
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17

A T A PROB ATE COURT. held at Shar, n. 1A within and for the District of Sharon. on the Cd day of February, A. D. ls86 | Present. Herman C. Rowley, Judge. Estate of Levi s. Bartram late of Sharon in | sad district deceased.
 Upon the application of Ezra H Bartram, the Administra tor, for an order of sale of all the
 real estate belong ingto saidestate de scrib d as follows: All that certain tract or parcel of land situated in the Town of Sharon, being
 the late residence of said deceased. Bounded northerly by lands of Isaac T
 Hoag; Easterly by lands of rhos. T, Wilbur, Michael klebes and Ely Rowley: SOutherly by highway, and westerly by land of Charles acres of land be the same more or less, except ing. however, from the above described prem- ises the highway running through the same leading from the village of sharon to Lake vile and Lime ltock.
 Also Il certain tract or parcel of wood land in
 White Hollow {so called, in said Town of Sharon, bounded north east, aud south by k nds of Lime Rock Iron cnmpany; west by lands of George c. Maxam, containing about four acres more or less.
 Ordered, that said application be heard and determined at the probate office in said sharon, on the 20th day ot February, 1886, at o'clock p. m. and the court directs said administrator to give public notice to all persons interested in said estate to appear if they see cause aud be heard thereonby publishing this order twice in the Connecticut Western News, a weekly newspaper having circulation in said trO- bate District and by posting a CODY on the public sign post in said district nearest to the real estate to be sold and return make to thls court of the notice given.
 2wf1O HERMAN c. ROWLEY, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY IT, 1886.
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

There appears to be quite movement on the part of Norwich to have the coun- ty seat of Fairfield county moved from Bridgeport to Norwich.
 The committee on Insurance will re- sume the hearing on the "Valued Poli- ey" bill on Tuesday at 2 p. m.
 E1-Representative Henry l.. Goodwin of East Hartford seems to be thorn in the aide of the railroads and people are coming to regard his views as worthy of at least a passing glance. The legis- lature has voted to reconsider the &C., cepting of the railroad commissi ioners report.
 It looks as though there would be no appropriation for " standard time " this year. We have lived through the past year without aid from the state in giving us standard time and Old Sol has not been many minutes "off his base"
 On February 10 Representative Brew CT of North Stonington offered resolu- tions upon the death of Winfield S. Hancock, which were passed unanimous ly by using vote.
 Senator Staub voted against the con- 6rmation of Fish Commissioners Hud- son and Pike, but explained why he did so He was at the head of one of the remonstrances
 The veteran soldiers of the general a1sembly met at Speaker Tibbits' room at the United States hotel, to the num- ber of 29 and effected permanent or ganization with the following officers President. Speaker Tbbits ; vice-presi- dent, Representative Lee of Guilford ; secretary, Representative Hammond of Putnam; treasurer, Representative Bates of Killingly. It was voted to accept the invitation of Daniel c. Rodman post, G.. A. R. of East Hartford to reception at their hall. Wednesday evening next was fixed. Likewise General Chamber lain's invitation to visit him at the state prison was accepted for Wednesday evening, February "A. Legislative mat ters were discussed and an adjournment reached at 10 o'clock.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
CORRECTL I "SIZED UP.

''Stop my paper!" Is the first thing 8 man thinks of when he imagines himself aegrieved, but 1t is almost univer ally the case that before six months have passed he will be importuning the editor for some favor or other. There i scarce ly a man in the community but at some time or other is begging favors of the newspaper publisher. If he gets into some little scrape, ooh, don't mention it, and you will put me under obliga- tions," is messaged to the editor If he feels aggrieved at his neighbor. wants . newspaper to ventilate his wounded honor. If he gets married, "Oh, just put it in sweet" If he engages in bus mess or some professional calling, "Now
 please give us "a nice little notice-a good send of. you know" If his horse runs avay and spills his dulcinea out in the aud the editor is besought by the stu pid to say nothing about it. ':It looks o though I couldn't drive, you know" ," If the house burns down the editor must tell all about 1t, ''and don't forget to compliment the boys who saved my gold watch-You see they deserve fav- orable mention" But they forget to add, "here's dollar for your trouble |" never stopping to think it costs money to run a newspaper. And just as likely as not they will refuse you an advertise mont or tell you your paper isn't worth . continental when you ask them to sub- scribe. Some people are like leeches: they will take the very life-blood out of . newspaper enterprise, get all they can out of their victim and then leave it to stsrve to death. Instead of furnishing is with news, paying literally for adver- tising, subscribing and paying regularly =and sustaining it by all means in their power. they use it as long as they can end curse it when 1t refuses to do their An1aividuA bidding. Such is newspaper 1fle. and we know it.-South Norwalk 3pablioan.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
C0LERR0nK.

The weather during the last week has been unseasonably mild and some mod. erately cold weather would be accepted.
 MT Charles B. Seymour, who has spent the past four months in Kansas, arrived home last week. He thinks he knows now by experience what genu- inc blizzard is.
 Rev MT Fellows of Norwich preached to us last Sunday, very acceptably, and hopes are entertained that he may be engaged for permanent supply. Mir A. J. Terrell will commence house keeping thi week in the house known of late as the parsonage
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
CONNECTICUT PA TENTS.

The following patents were granted to citizens of Connecticut bearing date February 3. 1S>6. Reported expressly for this paper b. Louis Bagger x Co.,, mechanical experts and solicitors of patents, Wash ns ton, D. c. Alv.ce free:-
 Brewer, R. L., Meriden, suspension device for lamps, etc.
 Day, E. G., Riverside, lemon holder and squeezer.
 Doolittle, T. B., Bridgeport, telephone circuit. Franklin, W. B., and c. J. Ehbets, Hartford, magazine fire arm. Glover, A. B., Birmingham, machine far heading bolts. Graves, T. C., Hartford, printers quoins. Hildreth, E. J., and T. R. Miller, New Haven, Universal marker.
 Hubbard, G. M, New Haven, whip socket. Jones, H. K., Hartford, manufacture of screw nails. A pats. Merrill, O. H., Manchester. needle. Ritchel,C. F.. Bridgeport, toy. Sexton, D. w., East Hampton, sleigh bell attachment.
 Sleeman, Nathaniel, Birming ham, gas regulator.
 Steele, E. D., Waterbury, button fastener.
 Stone, Samuel. North Manchester, horseshoe calk.
 Thomson, Eihu. New Britain, Incan- descent electric lamp. 6 pats.)
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
DIED.

BROWN New Hartford. February H., Robert M. Brown, aged Fl years. SNow-At the residence of Mrs B. A.. Palmer at Brooklyn, N. Y., February l, of pneumonia, Mrs Susan M. Snow of Clarksville, Tenn, sister of Mrs Palmer and of Mrs Mary A. Gillette of Canaan, Conn.,, aged 59 years. Burial at Clarksville, Tenn. BEARDsLEY-At Norfolk, February 5, Freddie s. Beardsley, aged IA years. BRAp1EY-At Cornwall Bridge, February 10, Mrs Jerusha D. Bradley, aged 83 years.
 HrrcHcocK-At Cornwall, February g, Mrs Horace Hitchcock, aged 63 years.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
Tob ,cc. Growers Meeting.

A mee inJ of members of the New En land Tobacco Growers association and persons interested as dealers nnC packers of tobacco, will be held at rooD No 90 at the capitol, at II a. m. nex Saturday February 20, for the election of officers and other business. A gen eral review of the work of the associa tion's committee in Washington will be given. Post.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
40 Saloon ClOsed.

NEW HAVEN, Feb. 9.-In consequence of the high price demanded for liquor licenses in this city-$2OO now as against $50 year ago-over forty saloons have recently been closed. They say they cannot afford to take out licenses Others claim that the business has been overdone. Farmer.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17

X A COURT OF PROBATE held at Sharon 1A within and tor the district of Sharon, cn the 18th day of February, A. D., 1886.
 Present, Herman O. Rowley, Esquire. .Juds q.
 Estate of Asah.l Hotchkiss late of sharon in said Distrc,, deceased.
 Frederick A. Hotchkiss. the executor on said estat'-, having this day filed with this court his retu. n in writing of the order of notice of linn itation upon said estate passed on the 4th day of May l8S5, and presented list of the claims agai, st said estate, which were presented within the time limited and allowed by this court.
 Ordered, That all persons interested in said estate appear and show cause,i any thev have before this court at the P obste Office in said Sharon on the 27th day of February, lsss, at one o'clock p. m.. why the return of said executor should not be accepted and approved by this court, notice of this orer to be given by publishing thls order twice in ra weekly newspaper having circu ation in said probate district, and posting copy thereof on the public sign-po in the Town of sharon in said District and return ma Ike to this cou,t of the notice given.
 h7-2w HERMAN o. ROWLEY, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17

nISTRICT OF NORFOLK SS, PROBATE D Court. February 18th 1856
 Estate of Mrs Mary D. Bassett, late of Norfolk. in said District, deceased.
 The court of probate for the district of Nor folk hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof. for the creditors of said estat, to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a | recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to JOHN D. BASSETT, f7-3t Administrator.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
nISTRICT of CORNWALL sS. PROBATE XZCQIRI. Eah lQth A ID la2e

nISTRICT Of CORNWALL sS. PROBATE DCOURT, Feb. 10th, A. D. 1886
 Estate of Rhoda Reed late of Cornwall in said District. deceased.
 Upon the application of Ingersoll P. Reed praying that letters of administration may bo granted on said estate, it is
 Or dered: That said application be heard ard determined ar the probate office In Cornwall in said District on the 20th day of February A.D.18S6, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be gwen of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in a news- paper having circulation in said probate ais trlct. and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Cornwall in said district. GEO. o, HARRISON,
 n7.1w Judgs.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
NORFOLK, CONN.
rhese nre solid Facts.

The16 Nf0 SOI10 EHCtDs
 The best blood purifier and system regulator ever placed within the reach of suffering humanity, truly is Electric bitters. Inactivity of the liver, bilious ness, jaundice, constipation, weak kid neys, or any disease of the urinary or gans, or whoever requires an appetizer, tonic or mild stimulent, will always find Electric bitters the best and only cer- tain cure known. They act surely and quickly, every bottle guaranteed to give entire satisfaction or money refunded. Sold at fifty cents bottle by w. H. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
Away Ahead of Everything.

RI. J. BARKER BRo., N. Y.:
 Gentlemen-I have used your fertil- izers for three or four years and I think I have used nearly all kinds in the market. but must say consider yours away ahead of anything in the way of fertilizers.
 ScHooNMAKER WATERMAN, Nov. 18th, 1886. Queens, l.. l.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17
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Special Notice sIX POINTS TO REMEMBER.-

FrRsr-Simpe notice of birth, marriage or death. inserted free of charge.
 SEooND-Obltuary notices, 10cts. per line.
 THIRD-Card of thsnxs. less than It lines, 1b cents per line; over IA lines, I211 cents per hne. Please do not ask the printer to gratuit- ousv publish card thanking your friends for assistance rendered YOU in sickness or af- diction, or for presenting you gold watch, a gold headed cane. wedding presents or any other gifts. If the service rendered or gifts received are not worth the price of card of thanks, then don't mention them. In other words don't manifest your gratitude by taxing the printer.
 FouRrH-Please do not expect us to record wedding presents when the list is longer than the moral law.
 FurH-We cannot guarantee to publish ar ticles received later than Tuesday noon. Wis., itors are welcomed any days except Monday and Tuesday. Please bear in mind if you de- tain us on said days you will cause us to be late to press.
 sIxrH-If you desire bill receipted, please return it with your remittance.
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Give your children B. H. DOUGLASS & SONS CAPSICUM COUGH DROPS for their Coughs. Colds and Sore Threats they will cure speedily, are harmless and pleasing to the taste. Sold everywhere. Price 15 cts. per qr. pound.
Connecticut western news., 1886-02-17

B. Fl. DOUGLASS & SONS CAPSI- CUM COUGH DROPS are the result of over forty years experience in com pounding cough mixtures. They are the best. Sold everywhere. Price 15 cts. per ar. pound.