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Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-26

The VmDortance of Events at Lftch-
Geld-The Board of Burgesses Az
fronted by Audacious Individuals-
Aghast at Innovation and Improve
ment.
L1rcHFIELD, Sept. 81.
To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
Events of such supreme Importance
have happened and are happeningin Litch-
field that the hungry curiosity of outsiders
must be satisfied. 1t is of course general
ly known that when Litchfeld does any
thing it does that particular thing heroi-
cally. There is nothing small, mean or
one-horse about Litchfeld. Everything is
on large scale. All its doings are grand,
majestic, cosmopolitan, intended for the
observance, instruction and benefit of hu-
manity. When Litchield has fire, for
instance, it is not a small, ordinary, vii
lage fire, confined TO a hay-stack, barn,
school-house or "marm," but grand con-
fiagration consuming blocks of houses,
stores, hotels, churches and court:houses,
illuminating the country for hundreds of
miles around and fixing itself in the minds
OF u6u dS u SpoSh. iaAAJ -'S"
England writer's mention events as hep
pening q certain number of years before,
or after, the first, second or third Litch-
field fire and so on.
The last fire is still vivid in memory.
Starting somewhere or other it swept
round the corner of South and West streets
with a roar and a swagger which made the
Chicago fire blush with shame, and filled
Watertown, Torrington and New Britain
with envy which they are still nourishing.
Litchfelders pitched everything into the
glorious bonfire. They would have sacri-
feed all their possessions to make it a
bowling success When the fire was spent
and the renown thereof had been culled
the burgesses sat down to think 1t over.
The more they sat and thought the more
clear 1t seemed to them that such reputa'
ton was expensive, and that Litchfeld had
already contributed epochs enough for the
exegencies of history for centuries to
| come So they voted and decreed that
| within the limits OF their burgesserial
power no building should thereafter bt
| 6ItCIcu VI WOOu. - pccAAAo 1SA<NSAS .~-~
told them that wood was inflsmmsble and
that brick and stone were less 30. Having
passed this sagacious edict they adjourned
and their wives and families at dinner no
ticed the extra beams OF wisdom which IA
dated from their countenances.
Now it happens that there is Litch
fielder who, though genuine Litchhelder
Ia not pervsded with the proper Ltchielt
spirit. He is a restless individual, pos
sessed of an uncomfortable energy and
provoking activity. He is always doinI
Something. He is enterprising, go-shead
money making; not calm, restful and se
date like other Litchfelders. He not onl
does his own business, but about all tn
business of the whole town. To Litch
fielder of la vielle souche the presence @
such a party is as annoying as a buzzinl
bee or q midsummer and hungry fly. ii
ought to go away to some place where sue
people are appreciated and leave Litchfisld
ers to enjoy their hill In becoming peac
and in somlient repose.
Now this individual, instigated and ur
| doubtedly directly inspired by the chiefes
| of al the devils, undertook to defy and
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-26
AGITATORS.

The teacher-Whst are the principal
products of Irelandi The smart scholar
Taters and agitators.-Kste Fields Wash
ington.
Boston child-Mammal Mamma. The
baby has fell out of the window.
Boston mother-Fallen, you mean, dear.
Quick Run for the doctor-Puck.
A st. Johnsbury schoolboy being asked
wi at a stal.ctite was, replied: ga stslsctite
is where the water leaks through and sticks
on."-St. Johnsbury (Vt) Caledonisn.
Bobby-Mamma, Jews are not allowed
to eat pork, are theyi Mother-No, my
child. Bobby-Well, what did they keep
those pigs for that had devils cast into
themf-Life.
Miller-I wonder why Jones wasn't
appointed on the juryi Muller-He was
rejected on the ground that he couldn't
hear both sides. "How sor "Why, he
Is deaf in one ear. r."-Tit-Bits.
Professor-Your memory seems to have
entirely deserted you, sir, since the spring
terml Student apologetically)-Yes, sir.
/ suppose that's due to my having taken
orders at summer hotel during the
vacstion.-Puck-
Policeman-Here, what are you doing
trying to kill that opsrstori 'Rastus-
Why, 1 waz writin' a telegram an simply
asked him if dey wsz one or two effs in
tough an he say dey waz none, an Fse
JUS rssentir' de insult.-Judge.
Sympathetic epassenger-Con lake steAmer)
It usually affects people that way the first
time. You'll soon get over it. Uncle
Josh (from Upthecreek, fesblyl-You mean
well, stranger, but you needn't try to COM
fort me. That dinner cost me seventy FIVE
cents, b'gosh,-Chicago Tribune.
Quite citifed.-First country boy-Your
sister Is pickin' up lots o. city manners
: from them summer boarders of yours-
4 Second country boy-Yes, indeed She's
| got to sayin' mot in IL" and "seef and
! las night she let a Teller kiss her in tn
hammock--Street & Smiths Good News.
! wfllie's mother-Your hair is wet, VII
liam. Where have you beeni wilhelm
the pond, mamma. jumped in to keep
little Tommy Squeers from drownin.' VIII
lies mother-My noble boyl Was Tommy
In swimmingl Willie-No'm. But he
was goin' to go in.-Chicsgo News Record.
A social diplomat.-"Mr. Hawkins" said
she. sI wish you'd decide q bet between
me and Mr.. Burrows- He says IL is only
ave hundred feet from here to the beach,
and / say it's a thousand" "Well, /" said
Hawkins, al should say you were both
right Its about FIVE hundred of Barrows
feet, and thousand Of yours."-Harpsr'i
Bazaar.
Fearing the worst.-Ssmmy (who Il
never allowed to stay out of school)-How
die Hurlbut didn't come to school all day
Mamma-wby noti Sammy-Csuse hi
mother died. When you die, may sta,
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home all day. Mamms-Yes, darling; you
may stay out whole week. Sammy lsus-
piciously)-Oh, 1 know; you mean to die in
yscation.-Brooklyn Life.
'Tll follow them" screamed the wrath
full woman. "Tll follow them to the very
ends of the earth"
"You had better stay at home and apply
for divorce" suggested her cooler-hesded
friend. ga man who will run away with
housemaid Is hardly worth 90 much emo
ton"
'Oh. bother the housemsid and him
tool" walled the weeping victim. "EThey
took my pug with them."-IndiAnapoli
Journal
Weldon-Did you meet anybody you
knew while you were sojourning at that
watering place in GermanyR Rsredom-
Did II Hadn't been there two days before
the pastor of our church out in Wabash
avenue settled down at the same hotel with
his wife and family for q six weeks stay.
That must have been pleasant surprise.
Why-sw-yes. OF course. But how
would You have liked 1t If you had travelled
5000 miles from home to have q good
tmea-Chicsgo Tribune.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-26
4ry Goods.
Even Mcintyre
& Go.
JUST RECEIVED.
We Have Made the
Biggest Hit of the Year.

By purchasing the following lots,
which will be sold this week. Such
goods and prices threated to cause
clearance sale without our in
tsndingit.
These goods sell themselves on
sight, and slight examination
furnishes 80 many reasons for buy
ing that it seems superfuous and
idle to invite purchase.
100 dozen Ladies' Qrish) Hand Embroid-
cred Handkerchiefs, actually sold at 121c,
never less than 1Oc; I:ice for 25c.
200 dozen Ladies' 14-inch hem stitched
hand embroidered Qrish) Handkerchief, in
colors and plain white, sold previously at
33c; Our price 100 each.
$50 dozen Ladies' Embroidered, ,Scalloped
Edge, Swiss Handkerchiefs; beautiful as
sortment; at 25c.
$50 dozen Ladies' Japanese Handker-
chiefs, both scalloped and embroidered,
value 25c; price 1916 each.
100 S-12 Lunch cloths. These are made
of pure Linen with colored border, fringed,
and one dozen Doyliesto match; never sold
less than So; price So. so set.
~ pAOOoS to-luCu I1llOW CaSo LlQ0Q,
actual value 500, at 624c yard.
70 pieces Brown Sheeting, extra fine
quality, at only Tic yard.
25 pieces "a Bleaehed Sheeting in fine
make, value 22c, at 1Sc a yard.
l case Scotch Plaid Suitings, value TIC,
at Sc yard.
100 dozen Damask Towels, knotted
fringe and open work border. We doubt |
If ever towel was offered to equal this one |
at 25c each; easily worth 371c.
20 pieces Tambour (Swiss) Muslins for |
Drapery at only 121c.
One case Ladies' Merino Vests, silk trim |
ming, pearl buttons, etc., bought to sell at |
Toe. This week we offer them to you
at SOC.
A purchase of 319 pieces of Dress Goods |
enables US to offer you the best value ever |
shown. Not only are they below the |
market in price, but they are also the very
latest colors and fabrics designed this |
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-26
Notice Is Hereby Given

TTHAT the annual meeting Of the stockholders
Il of the New York. New Haven and Hartford
Railroad Company for the election of Board Of
Directors for the ensuing ear, will be held at
Stockholders Hall, Union Station, in the city OF
New Haven, Connecticut, on Wednesday, the
10Th day of October, 1892 at II O'Clock in the
forenoon, at which meeting there will be SUBJ
mitted for the approval of the Stockholders q
lease of the railroad and property OF the Housa-
tonic Railroad Company to the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad Company for q
term of 90 years from July 1st, 1892; a lease Of
the railroad and property Of the New Haven and
Derby Railroad Company to the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad Company for
the same period; q lease of the railroad and
property of the Danbury and Norwalk Rail-
road Company to the New York, New Ha-
ven and Hartford Railroad Company for
the same period; and a lease of the railroad and
property OF the Providence and Worcester Rail
road company to the New York, New Haven and
Hartford Railroad Company for the same period
and at which meeting there will also be sub
mitted, for acceptance by the stockholders, q
certain Acto the General Assembly of Rhode
Island, passed April &C. 1e92. entitled "An Act te
authorize the New York, Providence and Bostor
Railroad Company to make q lease and the New
York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Com
pany to accept the same"
Dated the 10th day Of September, 1892.
By order of the Board Of Directors,
CHARLE6 p. CLARK, President,
| eao,G2, N,eo, o3,6, ,10l6,17,1s.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-26
A Test Case.
Test Case.
fBy Rev. Dwight NJ Pratt OF Portland in the

lby rev dwight NJ Pratt OF Portland in the
Congregstionalist.l
Cumberland county, Maine, of which
Portland is the center as regards popula-
ton and influence, has just waged in the
State election q severe and successful fight
on prohibition. For two years and more
Sheriff Cram has made himself famous for
rigid enforcement of the Law. Itis i'm
possible to conceive of a better execution
of the prohibitory statute. With incress-
ing vigilance he has watched every attempt
to evsde the law, seizing liquor in trans
portation and wherever there was evidence
of its sale. 1t has been traced to cellars
and to places of concealment unmentions-
bic until the name of the officer has be-
come a terror to evil-doers. No quarter
has been given to hotels or drug stores.
This absolute exclusion of fhquor-absolute
as far as any law can be effectiye-aroused
a widespread determination to defeat the
energetic official at the State election. To
many the law had proved itself an offense.
1t is one thing to tolerate the existence of
a Law, another thing to desire or tolerate its
enforcement. So the present conflict was
in every way a test case.
The defeat of the sheriff would mean
that the people did not desire the rigid en-
forcement of q prohibitory statute and
thus the utter exclusion of liquor. The
cause of temperance would have been de-
fested could united effort and the extensive
use of money have accomplished this re-
suit. Had the conflict been limited to
Portland defeat by small majority would
have resulted, owing TO the class of people
in the lower wards. AS It was, the margin
was close, the rural vote securing the vic
tory by a majority of less than hundred,
large enough to reveal the strong political
and moral sentiment in favor of prohibi-
ton in the most populous county in Maine
and the determination to make the law no
dead letter on the statute books.
What changes the incoming of foreigners
and other influences may hiring no one can
foresee, but at present Maine. and epeci-
ally Cumberland county, with Portland as
its metropolis, may still be pointed to as an
illustration of the possibility of the sue
cessful enforcement of prohibitory law
against the public sale of any kind of
spirituous liquors.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-26
LOAKDEPAR7MENT.

This week we are showing
Ladies Garments in all sizes
at $6.o8, $3.50 $1o, $12. so
and STATS; every number a
special value; also a drive in
Children's Garments in sizes
from 6 to 12 years at $4 o8
each. If you need a cloak this
season you will save money by
looking through our stock.
Fur Capes in good assort-
ment at our usual Low Prices.
Lively Times in our Dress
Goods Department. We offer
a great assortment of stylish
goods at 12Hc, 25c, 29c, 38c,
3oc and soc per yard.
Dress Trimmings. Those
Russian Bands at 25c, soc and
75c per yard are great sellers.
Navy Blue Umbrellas are
the "Proper Caper." Our 26-
inch ST.. 50 quality is a leader
and Sells At Sight.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-26
4nmtma1 aud Gnmtfet.
The Oldest Daily Paper Pub
IisheG in Connecticut.
NOMINATIONS

REPUBLICAN, NOMINATIONS
FOB PRESIDENT,
BENJAMIN HARRISON, of Indiana.
FOR vICK-PREsIDENT,
WHITELAW REID, Of New York.
State Electoral Ticket.
ELECTORS. .AT-LAReE.
ELI WHITNEY, SR., of New Haven.
PHILIP CORBIN, of New Britain.
DISTRICT ELECTORS.
1st District-GEoRaE SYKES, of Hartford.
I'd District-JoHN N. CAM, of Middletown.
Sd District-LUc1Us BRIees, of Griswold.
4th District-I. De YER WARNER, of
Bridgeport.
For State Ofncers.
FOR GOVERNOR,
SAMUEL E. MERWIN, of New Haven.
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
FRANK w. CHENEY, of Manchester.
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE,
STILES JUDSON, JR., of Stratford.
FOR TREASURER,
HENRY GAY, of Winsted.
PoR COMPTROLLER,
GEORGE NJ. CLARK, of Haddam.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-26

salt for 'hesdless Matches" which ignite
throughout their length, and may be used
repeatedly. The growing scarcity of suit
able wood has led to the use of match
sticks-reported to be excellent-molded
from peat.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-26
ANCIENT LITCHFIELD.

The Importance of Events at Lftch.
Geld-The Board of Burgesses Al
fronted by Audacious Individuals-
Aghast at Innovation and Improve
ment.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-26

A steam engine has a good
appetite, but it must have
suitable food fuel.
Your body is simply a
wondeTu/IYmtTcote engine
andHneeds proper MeIfood.
ITS MeI--foo0-- should be
adaptedto the varying sea-
sons in order to get the
most service from 1T with the
least wear and friction.
For the season just begun
one of the best Meis--foods
--for your enqine--body--is
Streets Perfection Buck
wheat.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1892-09-26
EDITORIAL NOTES.
Dog-days, come again no mo-.

Aman in Dakota was lately sentenced to
prison for half lifetime, and the supreme
cour. has decided that the time means
nineteen years, seven months and four
days.
Some of the preachers are up to the
times. One announced Sunday evening
talk on the subject, ''Your Trolley's off,"
Another clergyman recently remarked to
his congregation: 'sYou press the button
and I do the rest" And still another spoke
of prayer as touching the electric button,
which rings in heaven.
Progress in the manufacture OF matches
il noted by German authority. Sodium
ohlorats il now used instead Of potassium
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-06
An Attractive Library.

The library of Mary Mapes Dodge is
often mentioned by literary people, who
consider it charming spot, both on ac-
count of the distinguished people to be
met there, as well as the cozy comforts,
many of which she herself has planned,
independent of reigning styles. Low
bookcases, half worn easy chairs, and
oriental curtains make this charming
place. It is becoming common to have
the library light, cheerful abode,
rather than the dark, heavy interior,
the style for SO long, and so many of
which can still be seen. The latest is to
have a five foot wainscoting in light
oak, capped by molding carved with
festooned garlands and ribbons. The
ceiling is intersected with beams, also in
light oak, the floor only showing old
oak, but covered by rugs in shades Of
light brown, ecru and, perhaps, duh
blue or red to correspond with walls in
these same subdued but cheerful tints.
Even ivory white is now seen in COM
bination with yellow as the prevailing
tints of the modern library, but while SO
pretty in the drawing room, most people
find themselves unable to make this
combination seem just the proper thing
for the library. Light oak combined
with natural cherry is proving most
satisfactory, the effect being neither as
heavy as the old style nor as light as the
modern colonial. Eagle
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-06
Reformation of the Nose.

Is your nose shaped to suit you? If il
isn't you can have one to please youl
most fastidious fancy. What kind dc
you want! ~ straight nose, denoting
refinement and artistic tendencies; or d
rounder one, revealing literary taste
or scientific nose, or melancholy nose
of the poetic type? You can cultivate
any kind of a nose you want This may
be done by means of a mold which ie
designed to be worn at night, and its
mission is accomplished by gradually
pressing the flesh of the nose into any
desired shape. The molds come high,
but who would not pay the price for
an ideal nose?-Philadelphia Record.
The quickest time and best service
from Los Angeles to the east is made
by the Santa Fe route. The equipment
not excelled. Tourist sleeping-car ex-
cursions, with gentlemanly agent in
charge, through to Boston, leave Loe
Angeles every Thursday. Information
concerning time and routes to all eastern
cities cheerfully furnished at ticket
office, 129 North Spring street, or al
First-street station.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-06

"Delicious!" I said, and she hurried
into the kitchen, which adjoined the
parlor dining room. AS she raised the
lid of the stewpan which stood on the
stove, its contents gently simmering, a
white, savory steam rose around her
like a cloud. Then she rejoined us,
holding spoon into which she was
blowing gravely with the air of a priest
ess.
"Taste it," she said to her husband,
who, having obeyed her, pronounced it
perfect.
She put the spoon to her own lips,
then said slowly, "No, there is some
thing wanting" After thoughtful
pause her face frightened and she ex-
claimed, ''Of course, have forgotten
the laurel leafw
She went over to the piano, and smil-
ing gayly, unconscious of sacrilege,
picked with her plump little hand the
last leaf from the Virgilian wreath. l
was horror stricken, but Mark Antony
seemed utterly Indifferent; he was evil
IDENTIFY accustomed to see his former
glory absorbed in stews.
A quarter of an hour later thought
no more of it, for we sat down to din
ner, and the stew, with its slight SAVIOR
of laurel, was indescribably delicious
Translated by Isabel Smithson for Ro-
manca
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-06
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEET
ING.
3-17 cod t
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

TN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF D.
i Mahlstedt, deceased.
In accordance with an order made the s1st
day of March, 1892, by the superior Court of
Los Angeles cou ty, State of California, the
undersigned, executors. of the estate of d.
Mahls edit, dece sed, will sell at private sale to
the highest bidder. and subject to confirmation
by the said Superior Court, on or after Thurs
day, the 2lst day of April, 1892, all the right
title, interest and estate OF the taid d. Mahl
stedt, and all the right, title and int rest that
the said estate has, by operation of law or
otherwise, acquired other. than or in addition
to that of the said d. Mahlstedt at the time of
his death, in or to those certain lots, pieces or
parcels of land situated, lying and being in the
city of and county of Los Angeles, State of
California, and bounded and described as fol-
lows, to wit:
1st. commencing at a point in the east
boundary line of Figueroa street, at the south
west corner of lot No Ia, in block A, of the
Angeles, State of California, as shown by a
map of said tract recorded in miscellaneous
records of said county book z, page 2l, running
thence southerly along the east line Of Figueroa
stteet one hundred and seventy eight l79)
feet, more or less. to land of ]. Il Bryan:
thence east along the line dividing the land of
fifty-fve Q55) feet to a 20foot alley; thence
northerly, parallel to Figueroa street. one hun
dred and seventy eight (17ol feet to the south
ely line in said lot a. in Cameron tract;
thence running westerly along said lot IA one
hundred and f1fty-five u55) feet to place of
beginn1ng; being recorded on the records OF
Los Angeles county, book OF deeds lS7, page
27l.'"
Terms and conditions of sale: The assump-
ton of a mortgage of ten thousand dollars,
given by the said d. Mahlstedt IN his lifetime
to the German Savings and Loan Society OF San
Francisco; balance cash upon confirmation OF
sale by the Superior Court, in gold coin of the
United States. Deed at expense of purchaser.
I'd Lot l6, of block &c" of the Rivera and
VignOlo tract, according to map of said tract
recorded in the records of Los Angeles county,
upon like terms of sale as the foregoing tract.
Sd. Subdivisions of lots and 6, block 80,
block "E'; also lot 81 OF block "E" of the same
subdivision.
Bids may be left at the Office of Barclay &
Wilson, 39L North Spring street, Los Angeles,
California. JOSEPH MAIHR,
HENRY MHRZ,
Executors of the last will and testament of D.
Mahlstedt deceased. AS lot
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-06
Railroad Signals Hinder Fast Trains.

The most improved forms of signaling
and interlocking, be they mechanical,
pneumatic, electric, automatic OF other
wise, which are so necessary to the safe
movement of passenger trains, may be
introduced, but cannot be placed nearer
together than three-quarters of mile.
The very presence of these signals, while
giving the maximum safety, has in prac-
tice made prompt movement more diff
cult. This state of affairs would point
to the necessity for an increase in the
number of tracks, SO that passenger
trains could be grouped on the basis of
speed just as it has been found already
necessary, on crowded lines, to separate
the freight traffic from the passenger.-
Theodore N. Ely in Scribner's.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-04-06
seRENApE.

The birds have gone to sleep, love,
The flowers are drunk with dew,
The stars their vigils keep, love,
And appeal to you.
My heart. my song confounds, love,
It sings in q minor key;
Ny Joy would know no bounds, love,
II you'd but come to me.
Awake, awake, oh, true, true heart,
Awake to love and me;
The morn draws nigh and we must part,
Tis night-and we are freel
The sky is fecked with clouds, love,
Like lace upon your breast;
Days corpse in its pale shrouds, love,
Is buried in the west.
The dead may tell no tales, love,
The day is dead and gone;
Thy courage never fails, love,
I'm waiting here alone.
Descend, descend. oh, true, true heart,
Descend to love and me:
The morn draws nigh, and we must part,
Tis highland we are free!
Dan Beard in New York Truth.