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GREEN'S FARMS.

Mrs and Miss Wakeman Of Brooklyn,
spent Thanksgiving at the old home
stead.
Mrs Thompson and two children Of
Wisconsin visit William Jennings.
Willis Elwood, student Of Union
theological seminary spent Thanksgiving
with his parents.
Cards announce the marriage Of Miss
Eta Sherwood to John Sanford Of Red
ding. The ceremony is to take place,
December 10 at p NJ, at the brides res
idence.
Mrs William Burr suffers from an
acute attack Of pneumonia.
Now that arthur Taylor, Jr, ID getting
better, his wife, who has been his nurse,
is compelled to take her bed and the
doctor announces that she must 90
through siege Of fever brought On By
overwork.
A debate, under the auspices of the
library committee Of the Y p. q. H.,
Thursday evening, at Mrs 4. B. Wake
mans, as 70 whether the Indian, under
wise management, would become good
citizen Of the United States.
Twenty ave members 81 he Y. e. S.
g. ~, attended the meeting of the
Bridgeport Union Tuesday, evening
Firsf sncialnlo ~ f1so - . ~, y. n, N Z.
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wEsTpoRT.

Mrs Mary Eliza Peck, daughter of
Frederick Morehouse, died at Cromwell,
Sunday evening, November 80. The
body was brought here for burial, the
funeral taking place at her fathers resi-
dence on Wright street at p m, Tues
day, Rev T. A. Hyde of Christ church
officiating. Mrs Peck was an earnest
and active member of this church up to
the time Of her marriage, after which she
resided in Brooklyn. A large circle of
friends are called to mourn the loss, in
the prime of life, of one who was always
cheerful and bright and beloved by all.
To the husband, the little son, the aged
father, the only sister. the blow falls
with more than ordinary sadness. The
interment was in Willow Brook.
Miss Lizzie barrow, daughter of the
late Francis barrow. died in brooklyn,
Friday, after only So hours' Illness. Her
body was brought here for burial, Mon
day morning and Inferred IN Christ
church cemetery. Since the death Of
her father, about two years ago. she had
tried to care for and maintain her young
er sisterand brothers and an infirm moth
er. BY her enerey apd tact. she kept n
operation prosperoqs 1rssslnaking bus-
iness II the city whe1p ley resided. SIC
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GREENFIELD HILL.

Miss Emma Jennings spent Thanks
giving at home.
Rev Mr. Childs preached in Greenfield,
Sunday.
Band of Hope had Thanksgiving SER
vice at its last meeting. At the close of
the exercises, refreshments were served.
Next meeting, the 18th. The fuel used
at Band of Hope meetings is furnished
by Miss Hopkins. This explanation is
given to avoid misunderstanding.
George Banks and family have moved
to Congress street. They occupy the
place formerly owned by William Gould,
belonging to Morris Morehouse.
Nichols Milbank of New York spent
Thanksgiving with his mother, Mrs Mil
bank.
Effingham III. Nichols, L. L. D., and
wife have visited Col A. r. L. Nichols.
The engagement between w. F. Sher-
wood of Long Island and Miss Ada Belle
Burr of Greenfield Hill has been broken.
w. F. Sherwood is at his uncle's in
Southport.
Unclaimed letters at Greenfield Hill:
Mr. Dudley Wright
Master Charles L. stetson, Al Federal street;
Mrs G. H. Sherwell;
Miss Mary NJ. Rodman;
Miss A. o. Neil;
Miss Emily Haven.
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sTRATF1ELD.

George Warren entertained visitors
from New Haven and Bridgeport,
Thanksgiving day.
Rev F. P. Lynch has resigned his past
crate of the Stratfield Baptist church to
take effect January and has accepted a
position in the Bridgeport hospital.
James Screder and family spent
Thanksgiving day at the house of Charles
Wakeman in Bridgeport.
The euchre club met at the house of
g. w. Wakeman, last week Tuesday
evening.
Charles Rowe and sisters and e. V. E.
Brothwell and family of bridgeport spent
Thanksgiving day with b. B. Brothwell.
Arthur Wilson sports gay new busi-
ness wagon painted red and brown.
James Screder wears face beautifully
shaded with all the variations of blue
and black, the effect Of blow from a
stick of wood.
G.. Fred Bennett has bought horse
power to cut his hay, corn stalks and
saw his wood.
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PLATTSVILLE.

Mrs A. M. Godfrey and daughter Adj
die were Thanksgiving guests of J. W.
Sherwood.
E. w. Seeley and family spent Thanks
giving at Frederick Wheeler's.
A party Of II dined at LIN. Reynolds /:
Mr. and Mrs E. E. Rice and F. w. Bach
elder from East End remained till Sun
day.
Miss Allie Seeley has visited her eous-
in, Mrs Frank Mallett.
Mrs Charles Bright entertained Mr. and
Mrs Lycett and daughter of Stratfield,
Thanksgiving day.
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LYONS PLAIN.

Z. w. Treadwell and family spent
Thanksgiving in Wilton; Mrs Louisa
Treadwell at Mrs Brady's.
Mr. and Mrs Fred SilIiman and son
Lloyd..of Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport,
ate turkey with A. B. Sherwood; Miss
M. E. Hoyt and Milton Hoyt of Danbury
were guests of L. r. Hoyt.
Mrs Mary f. Fanton moved into her
new house, Tuesday. 1t was the gift of
her aunt, Mrs Anne Bartram of Black
Rock. It is hoped that Miss Vesta will
long enjoy it. Many will remember that
their house and barn were burned. oyer a
year ago.
Rev Alexander Hamilton officiated in
st Luke's church, Bridgeport, Sunday.
WilltSanford of Redding Ridge conduct
ed the services in Emmanuel, both
morning and evening. He is soon to be
ordained deacon.
Miss NJ. Eloise Fanton, who teaches in
the Hurlbutt street school, was home,
last week.
The Mrs Tonlinson society met in the
church parlor, Thursday, 4th. Tea was
served at 4 30.
A number from here attended the en-.
tertainment given by ladies of the Con.
gregational church, Norfield, Tuesday
evening. They report a very enjoyable
affair.
Leroy S. Fanton of Southport spent
Thanksgiving with his grandmother, Mrs
Caroline Crofut.
Henry III. Mich OILS has been out with
moving machine and hay rake and also
carted in his hay.
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SOUTHPORT.

Inc ADJOURNED meeting OF TRINITY par
ish was held on Monday evening. Al
most all members of the parish were
present. Francis Jelliff presided. r. p.
Curtis and III. N. Wakeman, the commit
tee appointed to notify Rev S. Il. Graham
of the call for three years extended to
him by the parish, reported and read a
letter from Mr. Graham declining the
call. The letter was strong and the reas-
ons of refusal we'll set forth. He said
that he refused the call
i, Because twas three years and would
simply be probationary relation with
the people. That he well knew the reas-
ons which prompted the parish to call
him in such way, but it was unfair to
suppose that because one clergyman was
not satisfactory that all others would fol-
low in his footsteps and he would not ac-
cept such call from any parish, be-
cause, without free and full confidence
between parish and rector, there could be
no success.
III, That the salary offered was not
sufficient to support his family and, while
not seeking money, he thought the sti-
pend ought to be sufficient to enable the
clergyman to give his full power and
time to his parish work and not be COM
PEELED to engage in other matters to
make living.
Mr. Graham's letter raised him greatly
in the estimation of the parish. A mo-
ton was made to extend a call to Mr.
Graham to become the rector of the par
ish, but, MS there was opposition from
two or three who wanted to know more
about him, the matter was left to anoth-
err meeting and A. O. Jennings was APP
pointed committee to look into the rec
ord of Mr. Graham before he entered the
Episcopal church and report at parish
meeting to be called by him. The meet
ing adjourned subject to ~AIr Jennings's
call. There is nothing which the oppo-
sition can bring against Mr. Graham, but,
because of trouble with the late rector,
G. g. Adams, they are afraid that all
other ministers may make trouble also
and SO wish to limit the time of rector
ship, which is very seldom done in the
Episcopal church.
The board of school visitors met at the
Town hall on Monday at 2 30pm. New
rules, similar to those passed some years
ago, were adopted and ordered printed.
The board voted not to approve any bills
for tuition Of children going to schools
outside the town, except in joint dis
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STRATFORD.

One of George Chevalle's children was
severely bitten by a pet dog. Dr. Lewis
was called.
John, son of Seymour Wells, died,
Wednesday morning, 81 years old. Fu-
neral on Friday at 2 80.
Laura A., widow of the late Agur
Judson, died suddenly, Tuesday morn
ing, at the age of %. Funeral services
were held at the late residence on King
street, Thursday. Interment at Union
cemetery.
The engineer on the steamer employ
ed at the breakwater fell through q
hatchway and was taken to the hospital
for treatment. His injuries were severe,
but he will probably recover.
No oysters will be opened here by H..
j. Lewis, this season. Later, he will be-
gin shipping to Europe in the shell.
The crop is said to be unusuable fine,
but, within the past month, star fish
have made their appearance in immence
numbers and Mr. Lewis has four boats
dredging for them. After they are
caught, they are treated to a dose of
steam and, when thoroughly cooked,
thrown overheard. 1t is great mystery
as TO where they come from and but lit
tie is known about them; but they do
their work of destruction in a very thor
ough manner, devouring every particle
of the oyster excepting the shell.
Mrs Leavitt and James Leavitt have
gone to New York for the Winter and
their house is closed.
A large audience listened to the vener-
able Bishop Williams at Christ church
Sunday evening and witnessed the rite
of confirmation of a class of 10.
The Thanksgiving decorations of ri
pened grain had not been removed.
Capt Anderson and Michaal Fitzgerald
Of the steamer employed at the break
water, arrested for violating the mara
time laws, were given hearing before
Commission. Wright..at New Haven and
bound over.
4
Fred. Beardsley has been appointed
janitor of the town building.
Mrs Lewis Curtis has SO far recovered
as to be able to spend Thanksgiving
with her sister in Southington.
II. y. Lewis will so South, next week,
for few weeks to attend to his oyster
interests. there. His family will remain
here.
Mrs Geo. K. Wilson and sister, Miss
May Silliman, have been at New York.
Selectman D. G. Wood has been sick.
Principal w. M. Peck had an overcoat
stolen from his house, Sunday evening.
Rev Mr. Pardee has been given an ele-
CANT lamp.
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PLUMTREES.

Friends from New Haven spent Thaks-
giving with Mr. and Mrs Stiles Smith.
Miss A. L. Clapp, our teacher for sew
eral terms, has accepted the position of
principal of the Center school, Bethel !;
Miss Nellie Geer of Bethel succeeds
her.
Mr. and Mrs S. A. Couch will spend the
Winter with Ell. E. Tomlinson of Bethel.
Mrs C. w. Bennett has returned from
visit at New York.
w. N. Stearns has lost two hogs and
has others sick.
Horace and Frank Osborne, with fam
lies, of Bridgeport spent Thanksgiving
here.
Charles Sneel and family of Danb ury
have visited here.
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ASPETUCK.

Willie Wakeman has visited his aunt,
Mrs Aida Brotherton Of Weston.
Henry Sherwood has visited his wife,
Mary Sherwood Of Newtown, bringing
his little son Willie. two years old, to
make his home here.
Miss Hattie Smith of Norwalk visited
her father, I. p. Smith, for Thanksgiv-
ing.
Mr. and Mrs Fred Wakeman spent
Thanksgiving at Mamaroneck, N. Y.
Mrs Kate Loonis of Terryville, form
erly of this place, visits her brother, W.
Vanyorse.
Mrs A. Mills has sold her oxen to B.
B. Meeker of Bridgeport. e 4
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WHITE HILLS.

w. w. Wheeler has 1000 heads of cab
bage stored for Winter.
Alice Beardsley of Shelton spent Sum-
day with her grandparents.
Levi Rounds began work on the church
horsesheds, Thanksgiving day, but has
been unable to do anything since.
Mrs Nichols Hubbell died, Sunday af-
fernoon; funeral services on Tuesday af-
ternoon at the house. Interment in the
lower burial ground.
S. Thompson of Trumbull visited
friends here, last week.
Miss Green, who has visited Miss Su-
sic Beardsley for several weeks, returned
to Cambridge, Mass, Monday.
Edgar Shelton is still very low and a
great sufferer.
Friends from Bridgeport were Sunday
guests at Gould Tomlinson's.
Little Lizzie Shelton and aunt, Sarah
Beardsley, visit friends out of town.
William Jones is building hennery.
Burton Booth is employed in Bridge
port, but comes home every Saturday.
Capt Beardsley is expected home, this
week.
Miss Lucy Smith has returned from a
visit in Birmingham.
Frederick T. Beardsley of Boonton, N.
j., who is in Europe, has lost his son Ar
thur, young man of 81, who died Of
malarial fever. His funeral was attend
ed at Boonton on Thursday.
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RoxBuRY.

John Upham was married, last week
Thursday evening,to Mrs Hayes and has
begun housekeeping in the house vacated
by Mr. Pitcher.
There was an enjoyable ball in the hall,
Thanksgiving evening, given by the vii
lage Improvement society. Bridgewater,
New Milford, Washington and Woodbury.
were represented; $40 was cleared.
a valuable horse belonging to Mrs. p.
Squire broke its leg, last week.
Mrs Howard Smith has visited in town
Mrs Morehouse spent Thanksgiving at
Horace Hills.
Mrs Charles Beers of Newtown has
been with her father, Austin Bnrritt.
Everett Hurlburt has returned to New
Haven.
Mr. and Mrs Samuel Baldwin celebrat-
ed the 5Oth anniversary Of their marriage,
last week. Their eldest son, Henry Of
Wakeman, o., is home on visit.
The Center school re.opened, Monday,
with Miss Susan Morris as teacher.
Miss Hattie Gillette is visiting her
grandparents, Mr. and and Mrs Elliott
Beardsley.
William Linehan, Jr, is home.
George Hurlburt sent two tons Of tur-
KEYS to market for Thanksgiving.
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BRIDGEPORT.

The wife of Judge Morris b. Boards
ley, favorite niece of the late Daniel e..
Fayerweather of New York, is said by
the Post to have inherited large slice
of his estate.
The Park street church has called Rev
E. G. Fullerton Of Worcester, Mass.
Floyd M. Tucker, associate editor, has
bought James L. Gould's interest in the
Farmer.
Charles w. McCord's delivery wagon
was completely demolished by the horse
running away. The wagon was left
against the fence on johnson street, the
driver being thrown out and injured.
A. Z. Maxam of Maxam & Son, who
has been in jail for two weeks, has been
released by compromising with II. Fl.
Adams.
Col w. III. Stevenson has bought prop
erty from F. G. Bennettafor a driveway
on the west side of the Housatonic
tracks.
The wood columns which supported
the verandas at P. I. Barnum's residence
have been replaced by polished granite,
which improves the appearance.
B. v. Roses house on Black Rock ave-
nue. is being painted.
Foreman George G. Prentice of the
Yost writing machine company was
married to Miss Jeanette Eleanor,
daughter of the lare John w. Sterling,
Wednesday, at St. Johns church, Rev B.
E. Warner officiating.
Andrew J. Porter, secretary of the
Housatonic system, was married at Tren-
ton, Wednesday, to Miss Anna Louise
Bryant Of Mongaup Valley, N. Y.
Miss Lille R. Nissan was Thanksgiv-
ing guest of her mother in Brookiyn.rs
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GEORGETOWN.

May, only child of Leroy Sturges, was
buried, Tuesday.
Edward Thompson and Mrs Mary Da-
Wis were married, Sunday, November 80.
D.A. Smith, Lemuel Barrett and James
Beers went on hunting trip to New
York State.
Harry Goodsell spent Sunday in Co
leytown.
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No action was taken by the board. The
meeting adjourned to January at 80
p m.
Tho report which the secretary of the
school board has sent to the comptroller
of the State shows that on October 4,
1890, there were in the town 749 children
between and 16 years of age.
The engagement is announced of Miss
Katie, daughter Of Oliver Bulkley, TO A.
O. Jennings.
Union Thanksgiving services were held
in the Congregational church, at 10 80,
Revs Holman and Hubbell taking part.
Rev Mr. Hubbell preached the sermon.
Neighboring lodges will be invited to
the celebration of the 10th anniversary of
the Institution Of Southport lodge. No.
1917, /. O. G. T., Monday evening, Sth.
There will be supper at the Methodist
church, for members of the lodge and
members of other lodges to which invita-
tions have been extended. Speeches,
singing and recitations will add to the in
terest of the occasion. In the decade of
its existence, the lodge has grown and
prospered and has a membership of about
40.
Work on the steeple of the Congrega-
tional church has ceased and it is believ-
ed that the leak has been effectually stop
ped.
The number who attended school, pub
lie or private, during the year ending
September BOW 754.
Attending no school, 90.
Over 16 and attending school, %.
There are IS school rooms occupied.
The present term ends December 10.
George b. Bunnell has leased the Hy-
perion theater, New Haven, for term
of years, beginning May l, when his
present lease expires. Mr. Bunnell has
raised this opera house from losing one
to the best known in New England out
side of Boston.
A man having a-ticket from New York
to Southport got off the 2 p m train here,
Friday, but boarded the train again and
attempted to beat his way to Bridgeport.
The conductor put him back in his seat
when he attempted to leave the train at
Fairfield and telegraphed for police
man. Officer Arnold met the train at
Bridgeport and, just as he was going
to arrest the man, woman stepped up
and paid his fare. It looked like mistak-
en- charity, as the man said that he would
beat the company
Mrs B. H. Wells and family have re-
turned to New York.
Mrs Perry, who has been seriously i'll,
| is recovering.
| Mr. and Mrs Moss expect to return from
Europe, next week.
The first of the evening card parties OF
the Four O'clocks was given by Mr. and
Mrs Simon C. Sherwood, Friday night
There was nine tables and different games
| at each. The prizes were useful as well
as ornamental. Playing was INDUCED in
till about IL 80, when supper was served
| Several other evening card parties are to
be given by the Four o'clocks during the
| Winter.
Miss Mary Sherwood, who visited Mrs
S. G. Sherwood, has returned to Yassar
college.
Rev Mr. Shea of Bridgeport is expected
to preach IN Trinity, Sunday.
The iron for the bridge near the depot
is to be placed in position, Sunday.
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was a member of Christ church Sunday
school from early childhood till the time
of her removal to the city and was one
of the most active young ladies of her
time in all the social entertainments of
the church.
1. H. White and wife of New York
have visited John @. Adams.
Rev Mr. Backus and wife were at Har-
lem, Sunday and Rev DIR william Stett
officiated as the Congregational church.
Rev Milton Dotton of Brooklyn has
visited II. E. Sherwood.
Charles BOuton, for many years in the
employ of F. N. Taylor, has gone into
the market business with his brother-in-
law, Mr. Adams of Adams Brothers, Saug-
atuck and Norwalk.
Rev David Elwood of Norwalk preach
ed at Christ church, Sunday.
Rev Mr. Hyde is in Boston.
Miss Mile Head of Boston is guest of
Mrs II. E. Sherwood.
Gas was used for the first time in Me-
mortal church, last Sunday evening. The
interior never showed to better advan-
tage.
Miss Nellie Downes of Greenwich is in
town.
Miss Lizzie barrow died of brain fever
at the age of "a years. Her father was
terribly burned in Robinson'ssdrug store
in New York and had skin grated on the
wound to help it heal, but finally died Of
consumption. Her mother became de-
ranged.
Monday morning brought sorrow and
bereavement to many hearts in this VIII
lage. The widow of Walter II. Marvin
died suddenly at her residence on Fifth
avenue, New York, Sunday morning,
November 80. She leaves three sons and
two daughters, Mrs Mary p. Young of
Denver, Mrs Julia j. Swords of New
York, Nelson j. of Dakota, DR. DAVID n.
and Walter I. OF New York. Many rel
ativee and friends will mourn her loss
here. The interment win be Friday af-
ternoon in Willow Brook by the side OF
her husband, who died about two years
ago..
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Mr. and Mrs HeYet nf Stonington have
visited her father Lea Coley. They re-
ceived telegram, Monday, that every
thing at their home was burned and left
for Stonington, accompanied BY p. II.
Coley, Jr. Mr. and Mrs Hewet have
just adopted two children, two and Eve.
years old.
D. s. Hurlbut is moving his sheds back
from the road and recovering them.
Horace Wyman Is painting the town
house.,
Miss Nichols is in Redding.
Eva Bedient has visited in Lyons
Plain.
Edith Ferguson has visited her grand
mother, Mrs Thorp.
Leonard, son of James Dikeman, is
very sick.
Mrs Walter Rowland's sickness pre-
vented her from taking part in the enter
tainment and her part was taken by Miss
Godfrey.
Weston Congregational church will be
closed, next Sunday. We hope that it
will soon be opened, with settled min
lister.
| Miss Effie Budd and Mrs Weed of Nor
walk spent Thanksgiving with her sister,
Miss Lille Budd.
Dayton Boutou i. with friends in Wes-
ton.
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NICHOLS.


Family gathering at Lucius Nichols's
on Thanksgiving day and at Daniel M.
Nichols's.
The smoke stack at the Fairchild mill
was successfully painted by Edgar Ben
nett, last week.
The clothing sign that was SO conspic-
uous in the center of our village has
been removed.
The sidewalk laid on the north side Of
the road to the M. E. church is a great
improvement. The plank was given by
Birdseye and Howard Curtis; Ezra
Smith donated the timbers and e. S..
Fairchild gave the saving, something
over 1000 feet. 81
David E. Plumb has sold his fat cattle
to aStamford party.
E. S. Fairchild has sold pair of cat
tie to Bridgeport butcher.
Seymour Hoxley is to move into the
tenement house ofNPlumb brothers.
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REDDING.

Rev Alexander Hamilton announces
services at Christ church, next Sunday,
at 2 Is p m.
, 1890-01-08

and were declared to be as we'll drift
ed and as obedient as any soldiers in
the world. He himself, in a fresh
letter, bears, strong testimony to Their
fidelity, "a result, we may be certain,
not only of just treatment, but of the
respect which vigorous authority in
spires. We deeply regret to note
that Emin Pasha, falling out of q
window at Bagamoyo, has fractured
his skull in a way to endanger his
life,
No further information of any
Importance has been received from
Brazil, where the embargo evidently
laid by the Provisional Government
upon messages by the cable has not
yet been removed. There is an
impression in Lisbon that a counter
revolution is still possible, the Blacks
assisting the Loyalists to proclaim
Dom Pedro, the popular son of the
Emperoris second daughter. Any
such movement is, however, most
improbable until the Convention has
met and has disguised the country,
and even then it is not certain that
the Imperial family would care to
return. An American throne is not
a comfortable seat. The wealthy
Brazilians in Portugal, who are nu-
merousr express great apprehension
as to the future of their country,
believing that it will split into three;
and we see that doubts are entertain
ed whether the Fleet and the Army
will long hold together. We note
also that Brazilian securities are slow.
ly declining under constant sales ;
but it is useless to form any opinion
until the facts reach Europe, noe
only from Rio, but from the other
provinces. Mr.. Gladstone, at Man
chester, quoted the blOodlessness of.
the revolution as a proof of general
progress; but it is also a proof that
the most fundamental laws can 4ow
be broken with IMMUNITY. If all
policemen run away, burglary will
be a pacific operation but the fact
that a burglar was never resisted
would not be a proof of progress.