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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25
The Obelisk's Soliloquy.
N. Y. Graphic.l

IN L. OEdPulC.l
Why was born? and why did ever con-
sent to leave my own dear land of Egypt?
What a beastly and internal climatei Hot,
cold, wet, dry-eyerything by turns and moth
ing long, like the temper of Cleopatra when
used to see her driving Mark Antony half out
of his head with her whimsies. In all my
three thousand years experience Of my own
country l never saw a day like this shall
have to buy an ulster. My very heart is
soaked with water and my back aches with
rheumatism as lie here on this confounded
scaffold. By all the gods at once from Isis
and Osiris down to the little gols whose
names / can't think of with this abominable
cold in my pyramidion, l wish hadn't con-
sented to take this trip. That Yankee COM
mander, Gorringe, has fooled me TO my death.
l haven't seen glimpse of the sun for weeks.
In old Heliopolis 1 was warm all the time.
Here I'll have to have an umbrella and pair
of arctics or l saan't survive the winter.
What fate! to leave my native Nile mud and
cloudless skies to go to pieces in such spot as
this! By the bones of the Pharaohs, I'd rather
be mummy, vanished, stuffed with cloves
and shelved in the great pyramid, than to
stand up here-if ever do get on my legs again
to be stared at by school girls and thin wom-
en- in spectacles. 1 used to sec donkeys in
Alexandra, but l see more OF 'em here-only
they're a little differently built. Great Caesar.
what is that on the back OF my neck? A
chunk of ice, as I'm q hoary old sinner.
Well, may the gods come to my rescue or I'm
done for. OH Memnon, what pain in my
back! II didn't hate puns should say his
was anything but a Luxurious place to live in.
Wish had a bed of hot sand to die on. Oh,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25
How to Pay q Compliment
Boston Transcript. |

Boston Transcript
To pay compliment is to tell the truth, and
to tell it as though you meant it. And the only
way to do it is to mean it. II girl is pretty or
accomplished, if she plays well, Or sings well'
or dances well, or talks we'll; if in word, she
pleases, why in the name Of common sense
shouldn't she be told of it? Don't blurt it out
before everybody. That will only serve to
make her feel uncomfortable and make you
appear ridiculous. Convey the idea distinctly
and fully, SO that there may be no mistake
about it. Formality is about the coolest thing
known. More than one maiden has been made
happy-say for half an hourly mans tax.
ing the trouble to say pleasant thing about
toilet that he liked, and many Of fashions fol.
lies have been given up by girls when they no.
ticed discreet silence concerning them on
the part of their gentlemen friends. be-
witching little black-eyed beauty once said to
a gentleman II like to have you say sweet
things to me, it seems to come SO easy and
natural In general terms it may be said
that it is always better to say an agreeable
thing than dsiagreeable one; better for all
parties. The gallant who, when young lady
stepped Oh his foot while dancing, and asked
pardon, said, Don't mention it; a dainty little
loot ike that wouldn't nurt daisy" not only
told the truth, but doubtless felt more comfort
able than the boor, who, when his foot was
stepped on, roared out, "That's right, climb all
over me with your great clumsy hoofs."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25

more importance in preserving healthful
condition of the body than is generally under
misfortune, for people are deladed with the
idea that those things only can be good or use
full which cost money. But remembsr that
pure water fresh air and sunlit homes, kspt
free from danpness, will secure you trom ma.
health and vigor, which no money can pro-
cure. 1t Is wall established fact that tho
people who live much in the sun are usually
stronger and healthier than those whose ocou-
pations deprive them of sunlight And Ger
since the same law applies with equal forcs to
nearly every animate object in nature. It Is
quite easy to arrange an isolated dwelling so
that every room may be flooded with sunlight
sometime in the day, and it is possible that
many town houses could be 50 built as to ad-
NIT more light than they now receive.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25
The Irish Agitation.

That the Irish land agitation has been
carried on with turbulence and has occa-
stoned suffering to many innocent persons,
that it has been conducted with violence and
with disregard of law, must be acknowl-
edged. That the agitation is successful in a
great measure cannot be denied. Already
the men who shape the policy of the British
ministry have made concessions. They will
make many more.
1t is well enough to deprecate the lawless
methods pursued in Ireland. But it should
be remembered that whatever the Irish have
gained for themselves since the Eng
lish Conquest has been gained in
just that way. As long as they con-
tented themselves with petition and ap-
peal they make no impression upon English
sslfishness and Indifference. Whenever
they have taken advantage of English neces-
sity they have made progress. Irish revolts
have been many and have always been sup
pressed, oftentimes cruelty. The rule of the
stranger has been harsh. But after the sup
preston OF each revolt some concession has
been made. So, reading their national his
tory intelligent Irishmen learn that the only
way to get anythi from England is to de-
mand it and support the demand by insur-
rection. Much suffering and many hard
ships have to be borne, but the result is some
advance This latest attempt to obtain
justice will confirm the rule that
has always obtained in Irish affairs.
All that is asked may not be secured, but
very considerable modification of the land
laws will be wrung from the British Paria-
ment. 1t is very well to deprecate lawless-
ness, but that is the only way in which Ire
land can get relief from her burdens. The
English cannot be coaxed. They can be
bullied. They will give no ear to the ap-
peals of the oppressed. They are good lis
teners when armed men speak. We Ameri-
cans taught them caution a century ago,
and they have not forgotten the lesson
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25
STATE NEWS.
ANpRoscoaGIN COUNTY.

The grand jury for Androscoggin county
rose Saturday noon, and returned 30 indict-
ments, the largest number ever found at any
term of court in this county.
The Bates Manufacturing Company will
build large brick quilt mill next spring.
The old wooden building on the border of the
cross canal will be removed to make place
for it. The new building will De $50 feet
long, 36l feet wide, and will consist of one
story and basement with monitor roof. 1t
will contain 46 jacquard looms.
ARoosTooK COUNTY.
Mr.. Nickerson OF Pleasant Ridge, who has
been in State Prison for assault upon Mr..
Brown of Woodstock, who subsequently died
from the injuries, has been pardoned.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Mr.. Nehemiah Strout of Raymond was
severely injured last week by the fall Of a
limb upon his head while at work in the
woods One of his ears was nearly torn off.
PENoBscoT COUNTY.
On "Wednesday evening Miss Hattie Doble,
a robust girl of 16, slipped and fell on the ice
near the corner of South street, Boston. She
was assisted to her feet by two men and pro-
ceeded to her home at Mr.. Quinby's relative
of hers About midnight she was taken with
vomiting aud terrible pain in the back. The
doctor found that the spine was seriously in
jured, and her recovery doubtful. She
had been in Boston only three weeks, and her
lollC ~ III DdilSOks
PISCATAQUIs COUNTY.
The rivers and streams are so low in Piscata-
quis county that there is danger of the shut
ting down of the mills.
sAGADAHoC COUNTY.
Mrs. White, an elderly widow living in
Bath, was found dead at the foot of the stairs
in her house Friday morning She had fallen
down stairs in the night and fractured her
skull
SOMERSET COUNTY.
The Maine Board of Agriculture will hold a
Farmers Institute at Carabassett Hall, North
Anson. in connection with tho annual sheep
show, Tuesday Feb. Sd. AT 10. 80 a. m. lecture
by 2. A. Gilbert. Subieot-"Waste OF
Manures, and Methods OF Saving" 2 p. M.
lecture by Albert Chapman, Secretary OF the
Vermont Merino Sheep Breeding Association.
Subject" Breeding aud Management of Fine
Wool Sheep 7p m. discussion OF the above
subject, carried on by members OF the board
and other prominent members present..
YORK COUNTY.
Dir. samuel K. Roberts died az the rest
| dsnce Of his daughter, Mr.. Benjamin &.
| Hamilton, in Biddeford Saturday night, aged
| 80 years He was formerly resident OF
| Waterboro and for many years treasurer Of
| York county.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25
Sunlit Rooms.

No article of furniture should BIS put in
room that will not stand sunlight for every
room in a dwelling should have the windows
so arranged that sometime during the day
flood of sunlight will force itself into the
apartment The importance of admitting the
light of the sun freely to all parts OF our dwell
ings, cannot be TOO highly estimated. Indeed,
perfect health is almost as much dependent on
pure sunlight as it Ia on pure air. Sunlight
should never % excluded except when so
bright as to be uncomfortable to the eyes
And walks should be In bright sunlight, so
that the eyes are protected by veil or parasol
when inconveuienty intense. A sun bath is Of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25
HAPPY CHILDREN.
How to Make Them SO. Keep Them in
Health and They will Take Care
Of the Rest.

The joy ofevery well-regulsted household comes
chiefly from the children. Thousands of affection
ate parents do not take care of their children.
Through ignorance more than through culpable
neglect they suffer them to fall sick and die, when
knowledge might have saved them to love and home
DIR. David Kennedy offers his "Favorite Remedy
as emphatically medicine for the children gen.
tie in its action, containing harmful Ingredients
achaterer, going straight to the Blood, which, when
impure is the seat and source of disease. ''Fdror-
ie Remedy is the friend of childhood and should be
found in every nursery in the land. Keep it in
your house for your childrens sake as well as for
your own. Try it and you will be glad you saw
this article. Make no mistakes. The medicine is
"Farorite Remedy' and the proprietor's name and
address: DR.. David Kennedy, Rondout n. Y. One
dollar bottle.
Parties living at distance Except in surical cas-
esq h{ sending statement of their can be
treated at home
jams S,Tu&T&w1m
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25

HIS fellow Senators have presented Mr..
Mcdonald of Indiana, who has just become
a slave of the ring, with massive silver
punch bowl as wedding present. 1t is-to
be presumed that they consulted his tastes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25

DIR. WIN. A. HAMMoND's daughter has
just completed novel entitled ''Mr. Per-
kins's Daughter" which has been accepted
by G. P. Putnam's Sons. The plot turns
upon the idea of double consciousness. The
heroine, while in the "second state," en-
cages herself to be married, and when she
recovers her normal condition has forgotten
all about that. The publishers have induced
Dr. Hammond to write preface, which GER
titles that this phenomenon of double con-
sciousness is recognized by the medical pro-
fession. 1t is also recognized by men OUT
side of the profession.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25

THE statement is made that Malone
weighs only ninety-eight pounds, but the
Cincinnati Enquirer thinks it quite likely
that this does not mean the entire Malone,
but simply his brain.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25

THE Hawaiian government has appropri-
ated $4,000 to secure immigration, and the
planters there want to get 10000 negroes
from the United States to offset the Chinese
who are flooding the islands.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25

EVERY regular attache of the PRESS is furnished
with q Gard certificate signed by Stanley Punen
Editor, Ali railway, steamboat and hotel managers
Will confer favor upon us by demanding credentials
of every person claiming to represent our Journal
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25

ALBANY Journal: If the Democracy
shall succeed in defeating v Use refunding
of outstanding bonds, they will Only prove
their right to the title of the champion blun-
derers of the century.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25

The growth of cities at the expense of
the country generally in the United States
has been becoming more marked during the
whole of the last fifty years. In 1880 our
total urban population was only about one
sixteenth of the whole. In 1850 it had
grown to be one-eighth. In 1870 it was one
fifth; and in 1880, out Of about fifty mil
Ions of inhabitants, more than eleven and
y half millions lived in the cities.
a roCIEII OttlIcu L he institute OF He
rnditv'' has boon formed in poe.c1,
hopes by means OF wise malEinges to~ dg'
away with many of the moral and physical
diseases which afflict humanity and are
transmitted by descent. Considering that
the first man was coward, the first woman
q dupe, and the first child murderer. it
has big job before It, What is it going to
do with stock like that9
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25

A Philadelphia shop-keeper has sued a
neighbor for $4,000 damages on the ground
that at certain hour in the day the lat
ters me tallic sign reflects ''noxious and Of
fensive rays" into his store, to his great an
noyance and inconvenience to his trade.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25

CINNCINATI Gazette There is much
Eastern assumption that Western man
will not do for Secretary of the Treasury
because the West is ursound on the money
question; but, if we remember, the only
State carried by the Greenbackers was in
the East
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25
AS A POLITICAL JOURNAL,

the PRESS will be devoted as in the past to a dis
terminating support of the Republican party, and
Will stand through thick and thin for the equal
rights of all citizens throughout the length and
breadth OF the Republic 1t will always speak out
that the safety of the nation depends upon these
things.
IN events of the coming year at home and abroad
Dld lair to be of unusual interest The develop-
ment OF the policy of the incoming national admit
lstraton must attract great attention and be eager.
iy watched. Abroad the condition of affairs in Ire
land is becoming more threatening, and the day
may not be tar distant when Lews from that quar-
ter Will be OF absorbing interest. daily journal
with telegraph reports from all sections our own
country and other countries will therefore be a ne
cessity to every citizen of Maine who takes an in
teIGgent interest in affairs
The DAILY PRESS is offered to mail subscribers
postage paid-for S per year. So so foI six mouths
OF s. 10 for three months, if paid strictly in ad-
The DAILY PRESS will be furnished
fOr the Legislative session for SI.5O.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25

NEW YORK Herald: One of the white
men buried in the Alta avalanche was dug
ou. alive by Chinaman who had remained
in the town. Still, when good weather
comes. he Chinaman must 60.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25

THE New York World has discovered
that Senator-elect Sawyer of Wisconsin is
the original of Mr.. Florence's Bardwell
Slote in the Mighty Dollar.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25
tIE PRESS.
TUESDAY MORNING, JAN. 25.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations. The name and address of the writer are in
all cases indispensable, not necessarily for pubica-
ton but as guaranty Of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve com
munications that are not used
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25

CHICAGO Inter-Ocean: When the free
and frlskv bolter is not boiling he is either
running for office or threatening to bolt if
the party don't run him. He is the oue
privileged nuisance that exists in this coun-
try, and always bolts under the plea of pat
rlOtic duty.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25
EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT

it is stronger than any daily journal in
Maine. Its treatment of the current political topics
OF the day is prompt, able and discriminating
while its book reviews and literary criticisms are
prepared with great care and notable for their
keen INSIGHT and pure and finished literary stple
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25
COMMERCIAL NEWSPAPER.

the PRESS must commend itself to eyery ctizen of
Maine engaged in trade commerce. 1t contains
daily reports by telegraph of the condition of for
elgn and domestic markets, while the Importance of
Portland as a distributing centre FOR the State
makes its local market reports of great value. Its
ship news is always full and ACCURATE. In its
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25
LEGISLATURE,

1t viii be represented at Augusta by capable
special correspondent who Will furni.h full daily
reports OF the proceedings. The election of United
States Senator and the settlement of the State yalu-
ation both of which will devolve upon the next
Legislature, well the fact that tha Legislature
Will be the last for two years will render the coming
SESSION of preat interest and irnnor. ancn ~
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25
ITS NEWS DEPARTMENTS

are always filled with the latest information on
current affairs both at home and abroad, received
by telegraph and by mail. Special attention is paid
to local and State matters and its facilities for OBJ
tai ing prompt and reliable news from all paris
OF the State are unexceled, During the coming
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25
Notice.

Notice.
WHEREAS my wife, Eta E, Adjutant, has
w left my bed and board without Just cause,
all person. are hereby notified d warned not to
trnst her on my account, as l shall pay debts Of
her contracting after this date,
ELIAS F. ADJUTANT.
Windham, Jan. 20, 1881. jan22d3t.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25
Portland Daily Press
EOEs ESSE,

The Portland Daily Press is the largest and best
daily newspaper in Maine containing reading mat
ter in larger quantity and greater variety than any
journal of its class In the State
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25
INTERNATIONALLY sTEa yrsHrp cow.
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'E'HE Annual meeting of the Stockholders of the
International Steamship Company. will be
net, at theirOt1ce, Exchange Street, on WEDNES-
DAY, the 26th day of January current, at
O'CLOCK I. NJ. TO- the choice of officers and to see
II the Stockhoders will increase the Capital Stock
OF the Company, and the transaction other bus
mess lhat may legally come before them.
1anlSdtd II. j. LIBBY, Secretary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25
ANNUAL MEETINGS.
-
Notice.

INhE Annual meeting of the Union Lubricator
L Mnf'g, Co., will be holden at the office Fl. q.
Briggs, Centennial Block, at 3 o'clock, Jan. 2s,
1901. iang1 did
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-01-25

Dir. samuel K Roberts died az the rest
dsnce Of his daughter, Mr.. Benjamin &.
Hamilton, in Biddeford Saturday night, aged
o9 years. He was formerly resident Of
Waierhoro and for many years treasurer Of
York county.
, 1881-12-17

EAEIAlku AND HEFENlpGE WORK.
Special Dtipateh to 1hs Ca.eaoo zttbunk-
WAs.ltS0 TON, u. e., Lee. 18.-IjMlle Shepard
md Gov. nsverEdxe hHse been studying The Sit
tuition here tNdhy. and uppear to be dlspnscd to
do whit they Gail for Lugnu's candEduta for the
coleeturship. The Representatives ciaitn 10 bu
iHora curtaln every day lint Dan Snepurd ts
Senator LuXntt'd cInaLate, hut It ID lie diilclt to
ascerthitl luH1.n's purposes aA tt Ia for nll tho
congressman to ascertain what the yluws VI tho
President nro. There uuver l,As been slich II
sphinx III the White I1ouso US Gen. Arthur. Hc
IL polite mud c0urtcous to every ono, but he
reeolutaiy keeps his own counsel, aud the Com
gress,len from ntl tho statcs are making Ereat
cutnp!alnt that
THEY cAHSor FIND OUT ANYTHING At THE
Witt: liuJsE.
Tho President hns taken pains to inform him.
self us to the cundti0n Of NiiaIrs inthicax,, and
gentesnau who called to sec hitn upon general
mstters WIS surprised at the familiarity which
the President manifested With !oeul Chicago
politics and with the nRtnes Of thelocnl ppi-
ittciurs lie Is pretty well acquainted with what
1tsuy be called tho geography Of the contest for
tho CnlcnHo Col1ecturshtp. and has great deal
IN writnx-inUro thnn perhaps the CongErssrlen
know-as to tho record, nerits, and capabilities
Of tho different persons who hlre boon nHn,ed
fur that Office. 1t fe mol expected that nontnu-
ton will be nude this week, and us 1t Is probahlo
that Congress will adjourn on Wednesday Of
next week for two weeks, 1t Is very possible that
tho President mny prefer thnt.
TILE WHOLE BuHJEoT SHALL co OVER
until tho Nuw Year, or tint he maY chnoso
to t1nke tho nppoIntu1cnt utter tho Congress-
.nef, have gone anu he hns hnd MI opportunity
tn ,lHcBt tho manifold vlewH which hnvo haen
presenlru to him. I'll! picrce, of tue 7Hter- Uetan,
had m Interview with tho President this after.
noon In behalf Of William Penn Nixon, and sir.
Perth probably did not know uuy suora nftcr
tho Interview than he dlu before. Mr. Fnrwoll
had IN interview with the Prssdent tputKht.
There mrs repurts that Ar. FaEwefl for secund
named A. II. Dubcock md othor persons as 1huso
to whom he would bo willing thnt the ottice
should be given.
, 1881-12-17

Tributes OF Respect from the Local In.'
surancc FRATERNITY To tho Memory OF
tie Late Ju.epll +. Harris.
The Tnnka OF the local insurance men have
nvnln lecn invaded by deAth, tho iutcst
victim Of the grim destroyer being Sir. Joseph
s. HArris. MI account OF wtoso sudden passing
nway while III Cincinnati en- r,,uto for Chtca e,
appeared In yesterdays TRIBUNE. together with
Il sketch of ilts busy, useful, and hunored life,
Few men tu tho underwriting profession fru1n
one end Ut tho country to thu otnor wnro moro
popular thRn be. and the announcement nj bis
death wns received ta local Insurance circles
with feelings Of tho most profound sorruw.
Never bus there heen II sadder tneetlnx Of tho
underwriting traternfty than TINT which ns-
sctn,led yesterday afternoon In tho rooms Ut
tho hoard to pay n biting tr!buto nc
lIissc1i presided. And opened tna meeting with
formal announcement OF the unweIcHsn1 nBwx
anu a tender trihute tn the maHy virtues of tho
Acccnsod. cumtnlttec appointed for that p,lr-
memorial to the virtues Of the tlccGased. slr.
!. y. Rinckwe!dcr Klve Au Interesting shctch 1T
Mr.. larrls' wiirthy life, and StitXe Davis, ants
OF shB inott IntttNHfn 1uHlnes8 issoc,Rte8 AAa
Iersunul fren'ls ut thu deceAsct1, followed III un
exhDEtAfion % those present to tFcasare Hnd
initiate THUR departed irlcud's rxMmple, and 10
cultivate lint fr4terna feeling which had OK
listed In Il peculiarly sirtk Ing way between the
urtnscti tt.d his professional AssDolMsea. After
snMe further run!Arks 0f a similar character ny
Uia motion, 1t wis decided to se,,i;,a snttat,lo
aoFil1 tribute to lietIfunthInet o.. where tho
f!iMcrA! lMkeB ptAee tonl1rruw afternoon. Qnh
u representative ut the local insurance frater-
nifty. ThN meeting then ntl{Ournpl