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Pears.
-SaIauao Gna.In1


The near as a nit stands next in popularity
to the apple, and has, like it, been known and
cultivated from time immemorial. 1t is men
toned by the earliest writers as fruit growing
abundantly in Syria, Egypt, as well as Greece,
and it appears to have been brought into Italy
from these places about the time that Sylla
made himself master Of the latter country,
(6S b. G. } and from thence it spread over Eu-
rope to Britain. Homer mentions the pendent
pear as one of the fruits Of the orchard of La
ertes (Odys. "A B. 2S9 ~ Theophrastus often
speaks in praise of them and of the great pro =
ductiveness of old pear trees in his works
That learned physician Of ancient times, Ga
len, considered pears as containing in greater
degree more strengthening and astringent vir-
tues than apples The Greeks and Romans
had several kinds Of pssrs whose names in
cluded their taste and form. Plipy describes
about 40 varieties cultivated in Italy. OF all
nears he saws, the Crustumine is the most dell
cate and agreeable; this fruit Columella places
first in his catalogue. Then there was the Fa-
lernan pear, wnicn was esteemed Tor Its abun-
dant juice, which Pliuy compares to wiue. The
riberian pears were SO named because they
we're the sort Tiberius the Emperor preferred,
and they grew to larger SIZE than most pears
others We're Damed after the parsons VINO mad
introduced or cultivated them. some, filny
tells us, are reproached with the name OF PROUD
pears because they ripened early and would
NOT keen There were also winter pears, pears
for baking, &c, as in the present. day Never
theless, Pliny did not consider tois fruit Ia an
uncooked state good Tor the constitution, for
he states all nears whatsoever are but a heavy
meat, even to those in good heath, unless
boiled or TAXED with honey, when they become
extremely Wholesome TO the stomach, Some
pears were used as eountsr-poison against
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ing every year more numerous. There are
many who already regard it as the most attrac-
tive city in the country. II is at least, unlike
all other cities. A number OF novels have sp-
peared within few years, protesting to give
faithful pictures OF life in Washington. but
they are unworthy Of attention. They are
low, vulgar and scandalous, without literary
merit, and presenting view Of society too alb
surd to be even founded on fact. There Is vice
and corruption enough in Washington, and It
is easy for man to find it who seeks for it;
but there is no more OF II in Washington, than
in New York. These books would not deserve
mention if they had not been widely circulate
ed.
II were to select place OF residence for
myself. it would be Boston rather than WASH
ingtop, or New York Philadelphis is too mar
row aud provincial to be thought of. There Is
something OF reserve aud hauteur about Bos-
ton society which is not altogether agreeable
to strangers, and is criticised and rdiculed by
Americans from other parts of the country;
but it is only on the surface, and is hardly no
tired at all by persons who have been living in
Europe It contrasts strongly with the free
and easy manners of the West, where the
Stranger of to-day becomes an old resident to-
morrow; but there is dignity about it which
is very attractive. To borrow slang Yves ern
phrase, Boston man does not rsiop over"
Boston boasts of her culture, and New York
delights to sneer at the word, but there is q
reality in it. There is culture in New York,
but its influence is limited to a narrow circle.
In Boston it rules the city aud gives tone to So
ciety. There is no other city which has any
right to call itself the Athens of America
There is some reason for giving this name to
Boston. New York is more like Corinth In
the days of her greatest prosperity. Even the
Irish are somewhat subdued in the atmosphere
If Boston, and make much less trouble than
they do in New York. II were TO choose
permanent residence in America il would, as
have said. certainly be in Boston Its climate
is not all tnat could be desired. Its east winds
are unfavOrable to weak lungs aud in winter
dsagreesble TO ALL but New York is not much
better, and Boston has the advantage OF hav-
ing clean streets. The suburban towns are all
beautiful, and there is an endless variety OF
charming drives in all directions Cambridge
is near az hand, with the literary advantages
OF University town, and the city itself is pro-
vided with everything necessary for study or
amusement. But Boston is attractive 10 me
because there is something restful in life there.
There is not the mad rush which distracts mo
IN New York aud is still worse in Chicago
Men do business on grand scale, and Boston
capital is found IN ali the great cities aud ali
the great enterprises OF the West; but men
seem to take lie more calmly than in New
York. They are not in such desperate hur-
ry. So in society there Is much less exCrava-
gance aud display, much less dissipation, much
more quiet and sensible enjoyment.
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NATIONAL THANKSGIVING.
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA,
4 PROCLAMAT1oN.

It has long been the custom of our people with
the closing of the year to look back upon the bless
ings brought tn In the changing course OF sea-
ms ami TO return s emn thanks TO the All Giving
Source from whom they flow, and although at this
psi ID when the falling leaf monisnes US tnat the
time Of sacred duty is at hand our nation stu
lies in the shadow OF great bereavement ana
mourning which has lled our hearts and still nnus
Is s irro1ful expression TOW ar Is God before whom
we but lately bowed Ia grief and supplication, yet
the countless benefits which have showered upon
us during the past tvs Give nths call for out Ter
vent graIitu and make IL hitting that we should
rejoice with thana that the Lord in His inf
nitr mercy has most signaliy favored our countrs,
and our people Pea without and pr speity
within have been vouchsafed to us. No petit ence
has visited our shores. The abundant prlvileg of
freedom which our fathers lett us in their wisdom
are still increasing heritage, and If in parts of
our vast domaiu, some atfction has virlted our
brethren in forest home yet even this calamity
has been tempered, and ia manner sanctified by
the generous cmpsssi n for the sufferers " hich
has been He'd firth throughout our land. For all
these things 1t is meet hat the voice ne Nation
should 70 up to God in devous homage.
Wherefore I Ches or Arthur, President of
the nited States, do recommend that the
De jple observe Thursday, the Oath day Of Novem-
be- 'insta t. us day OF national thanksgiving and
prayer by ceasi K far as may be from their
secular labors and meeting in their several places
of Worship there 10 JOIN in ascribing honor and
praise 10 Almighty God whos- goodness has been so
manifest in history aud ia our lives, and offer
earnest praye tna His bouuGes may continue
to us and 10 our childre
Ia witness where have hereunto set my hand
and caused he seal of the United States TO be
affixed.
bone at the city Of Washington this fourth day Of
November In the year of our Lcrd one thousand
eight hun red and eighty-one and of the inde-
pendeoce of the United states the one hundred
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
By the President
JAMES G. BLAINE, Secretary of State.
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Thanksgiving.

To-day is the 26Oth New England obser-
vance of Thanksgiving. In 1921 the Puritan
colonists met in their houses of worship to
publicly testify their gratitude to God for
the seasons harvest. The custom founded
by Governor Bradford and his followers was
continued through the Colonial days, and
up to the date OF the Union. Then, for the
first time, Thanksgiving was made nation
al observance by President Washington's
proclamation, n,--and given wider signifi-
cance In that proclamation the President t
recommended the returning of thanks to
God for affording the people of the United
States an opportunity to establish form OF
government for their own safety and happi-
ness, for the civil and religious liberty with
which they were blessed, and for the means
they had of acquiring and diffusing useful
knowledge; "and also," recommends the
proclamation, "that we unite in most hum
bly, offering our prayers and supplications to
the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and be-
seech Him to pardon our tfausgressions; to
enable us all, whether in public or private
stations, to perform our several and relative
duties properly and punctually; to render
our National Government blessing to all
the people by constantly being Govern
ment of wise, just, and constitutional laws,
discreetly and faithfully executed and
obeyed; to protect and guide all sovereigns
and nations, Especially such as have shown
kindness unto US, and to bless them with
good government, peace and concord; to
promote the knowledge and practice of true
religion and virtue, and the increase Of sci
/. ence among them and us; and generally to
grant unto mankind such degree of tempor-
al prosperity as He alone knows to be best"
If the United States had cause for thank
fulness in $780, how much more cause it has
in this year of grace! Our strength and
wisdom have increased, we have escaped
manifold perils, we have been blessed more
abundantly than the other nations of the
earth, and those benefits which the first
President thought peculiarly calling for
gratitude, we possess in greater measure
than ever before. The supplication, too,
should be as humble and fervent as then.
We had never more need of Divine aid in
the corduct of public affairs aud the rela-
tions of private life; and it is peculiarly fit
ting that the people should call upon Provi-
dence to render our natioLa al Government
blessing to them by guiding it and those who
serve it in wise and godly ways.
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The Charms of Boston.
IA Non-Rcsident American in Contemporary RI
Viavv

IA Non-Rcsident American in Contemporary Re-
visw1
The most English city in the United States
is Boston, and New England people of the old
English stock, prefer it to all other cities.
Washington was formerly the least attractive
of our cities; but since the war there have
been great changes there. No city IN the
world has more beautiful Government Offices
and great efforts have been made to improve
the streets and adorn the city. The hotels
still swarm with office-holders and Office seekers
but they seem 70 me to be generally OF bet
ter class than when l first visited the city
There is cert,inly much less drunkenness and
bArbarisu TO bs seen in the public rooms and
aoout the Capitol. But, aside from this no.
msdc horde, there is now al established res
idsns society at Washington, which is oesom-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-11-24

CONSIDERABLE practical information has
been disseminated by the Atlanta Cotton
Exposition. For example, an extended re-
port was made the ether day of experiments
in North Carolina mill concerning the in
fuence of compression on the fiber. Long
continued observations, and repeated trials
of the strength of threads. were stated, to
have proved that, contrary to the common
notion, compression improves the cotton. If
this be established, greater economy of room
and less expense in other ways will be made
possible. Every cent that the planter can
save by improved processes is worth saving.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-11-24

A LOUISVILLE citizen told his man ser
want to dig hole in the back yard large
enough to hold all the rubbish accumula-
tion there, which during the year had as
sumed large proportions. The man wished
to know what should be done with the dirt
taken from the hole, and was directed by
the citizen to make the hole large enough to
hold both the offal and the dirt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-11-24

THE New York churches propose to give
practical turn to their Thanksgiving Day
services, by taking up special collections for
the poverty-sEicken survivors of the Michi-
gan forest fires. The three pressing leeds
of the sufferers are: More shelter, proven
der for their live stock, and in some cases,
supplies for themselves. Reliable estimates
make out a pressing need of $500 more
to spend this winter for bare necessaries.
About $500. 900 has been received by the To-
cal committees so far, according to repo t
made in New York, of which the metropolis
contributed 100000.
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THE Philadelphia Times has gone into
the business of reforming the courts, and its
first drive is at the "jury-fxers." 1t offers
the following attractive list of premiums:
The Times will pay $1,000 for the first
detection and conviction of ''jury-hxer" in
Philadelphia, and any one convicted of cor
rupting or attempting to corrupt, a juror or
Jurors in any case, win be considered Jury
fixer."
2. The Times will pay $500 for the second
convection of ''jury-fxer."
8. The Times will pay $3.50 for the third
conviction Of '.jury.6xer
4. The Times will pay 500 each for the
conviction of the next ten "jury-fxers."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-11-24

SIR VIM. Armstrong of Craisside, New
castle, England, has his electric machine
turned by brook, and consequently gets 81
electric lights in his house for nothing. Gas
company stock is frequently watered this is
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-11-24
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING, NOV. "a.

We do not read anonymous letters and communi-
cations The name and address of the writer are in
all Indispensable. not necessarily for publicar
ton but as a guaranty of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve CON-
munications that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-11-24

THE Census Department has issued an
extra bulletin, prepared by Special Agent
Henry Gannett, giving the areas of the
United States, the several States and Terri
tories and their counties. The total land
area of the country is 2,910,000 square miles,
and the gross area, including water surface,
3.025, 900 square miles. The largest State in
the Union is Texas, with 282, 200 square
miles. California comes next with 155,6S0
square miles, while Little Rhody is content
with 1,Os5 square miles. Among the Terri
tories, Dakota has 147,7o0 square miles;
Montana. $3.50, and New Mexico 122, 900.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-11-24
"NEAR DEATH's Door |"

Mr.. John D. Brothers, of Ports
mouth, O., writes: "Two years
ago I suffered from a severe at
tack of malarial fever; ! was
brought very near to deaths door;
l had never fully recovered. and
was often distressed with bilious
ness, headache, sinking chills,
night sweats, indigestion, and
painful urination. About three
months ago | noticed an adver-
tisement of BRowN's IRON BIT-
TIERS in a Cincinnati paper. From
the first it seemed to be just the
medicine I had long needed. ]
am now strong and hearty, and
weigh nearly one half again as
much as did three months ago."
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II WAS ToRMENTEp." /"

Mrs. Annie A. Smithton, of
Auburn, N. Y, writes: al had
doetored for years and tried va
rious advertised remedies for my
complaint, which was general
prostration. / believe / suffered
every ill that flesh is heir to. The
least exertion caused the greatest
fatigue. | was tormented with
dyspepsia and every irregularity.
My blood seemed poisoned, PIN
pies and sores were all over my
body, nothing / tried ever gave
me more than mere temporary
relief, and l felt myself growing
worse and worse. The druggist
advised me to use Browns
IRON BITTERs. Frem the very
start ] began to improve; now /
donot feel like the same woman
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EVERY regular srtache OF the PRESS is furnished
With Card certificate signed by Stanley Pullen.
Editor, All railway steamboat and hotel managers
Will confer favor upon US by demanding credentials
of every person claiming TO represent journal.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-11-24

THERE is a happy promise in the assur-
ance that the young men of Virginia were
among the most earnest in the work of over
throwing the Bourbons.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-11-24
Thursday. NoY. 9Th. A. D. 1881.

as a day of Public Thanksgiving and Praise to God,
the Author OF all good and the Gsver of every good
Qift: ann d commend to the leople of our state,
IS most suitable 70 the occasion, the recoHmen a.
rions of tho President whose Proclamation is here
TO annexed
Given at the Council Chamber at Augusta, this
. fifteenth day If November, in The year our
Lord one Thousand ely ht hundred and eighty
one, and OF the Independence Of tho United
States OF America the one uadred and six b.
HARRIS NJ. PLAISTED
JossPH o. SMITH, Secretary of State.
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airs EFFECTS MosT Won

DERFUL.
Mr.. Richard Crowley, of Salem,
Mass, says: 81 can, from per-
sonal experience, recommend
BRowN's IRON BITTERs as be-
ing a permanent cure for indi-
gestion, dyspepsia, sick stomach,
painful urination, etc. 1t really
Strengthens the whole general
system. Its effect is most won
derful."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-11-24

LET every man vote as he pleases. Such
were Mahone's watch words, and it is en-
couraging to know thatth won.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-11-24

Mr.. DONALD G. Mitchell is mentioned as
a possible occupant of the Chair of English
Literature at Columbia College.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-11-24
LIFE IS VERY HAPPY 70

ME IVOW
Mrs. Mary Morey, of Camden,
N. J., writes: "BRowN's IRON
BITTERs has cured me of much
suffering and distress resulting
from dyspepsia, urinary trouble.
and weak lungs. 1t has made
me very regular in my habits, and
feel in perfect health. Life is
very happy to me now"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-11-24
ST AT E OF M A I N E
By the Governor.
A APROCLAMATION.

"A APNOCb "A VIA IION.
THANKSGIVING New Englsnd's Social and
Religious Festival, which originated with her Pill
griu. founuers has been haloweu by the pi ,us OBJ
servance of w hundred and fifty years, and be-
come National Festival.
Nov, therefore, ia accordance with venerated
CUSTOM and IN nfora ity with he Proclamation of
the Pres dent, /, HARRIS Nj. PLAIsTED, Governor,
by and with the advice of the Coanci, do hereby ap
nont and saL asart
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THE DocToR DIDN't LIKE

Mr.. B. F. Porter, a rich banker
in Utica, N. Y, says: az have
used Browns IRON BITTERs
the past year, much to the cha
grin of our family physician, for
neither myself, wife, nor little
girls have since suffered from
single days illness. It's ma ing
US all robust and strong"
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Saved Ills Child!
That is what Mr.. Phelps says
Browns IRON BITTERs did
for him. He writes as fol-
lows:

Office of AsKEY & PHELPS,
Leading Dealers in Metal Goods,
II N. Eutaw St, Baltimore, Md.
Feb. IL, 80.
Gents..-Upon the recnmr"---
dation of a friend tried Browns
IRON BITTERs as tonic and
restorative for my daughter,whom
I was thoroughly convinced was
wasting away in Consumption.
Having lost three daughters by
the terrible disease, under the
care of eminent physicians, was
10th to believe that anything
could arrest the progress of the
disease, but to my great surprise
before my daughter had taken
one bottle of Browns IRON
! BITTERs she began to mend and
now is quite restored to former
health. A fifth daughter began
to show signs of Consumption,
and when the physician was con-
suited he quickly said "tonics
were required and when in
formed that the elder sister was
taking Browns IRON BITTERs
responded, "that is a good tonic;
take it." ADoRAM PHELPS.
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The business of one of the Chi"ago police
courts is conducted entirely n German.
OF the population of ireland, 1876 per
cent are Catholics.
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1T GOES RIGHT TO THE
SpOT."

Mr.. Clifford F. Hudson, Of
Elmira, N. Y, says: My aged
mother suffered greatly from poor
digestion and general debility.
She was always complaining of
her liver, and her bowels often
panied her greatly. She was very
weak. / bought her a bottle of
BRowN's IRON BITTERs, and she
says, 1t goes right to the spot,
Clifford She has greatly i'm
proved since using this excellent
medicine"
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Browns IRON BITTE2s is
warranted not to blacken the
teeth, or cause headache, as
all other preparations of Iron
will. All druggists keep and
recommend Browns IRON
BITTERs.
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Ia published every THU MORNING at $3.50
wear, II paid In advance at $500 year.
RATES OF ADVERTISING: One inch Of space, the
ength of column constitutes square"
S1.50 per square, daily drst week; rs cents per
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ing every other day after first week, 80 cents.
Half square, three insertions less, 70 cents;
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SPECIAL NOTICES, one-thrd additional.
Under head Of "AMUsRMENrs'' and "AUoT10E
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PRESS (which mas q large circulation In every part
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ton, and so cents per square for each subsequent
insertion.
Address sll Communications to
POR i1AEp PUBLISHING co.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-12-21
The old adape 1.-THE best IS alw'

The old adage 1.-THE best IS always
the cheapest" will apply to no articly
with greater force than to seeds. Moth
ing IS quite so worthless as poor Seeds
d. NJ. FERRY s. Co. of Detroit, Mlch.,
seem to be one of the very lew firms
engaged in the Seed business who have
fully realized the importance OF putting
up and selling only the freshest and best
Of all varieties of Seeds, and as leglli-
mate result their brand OF Seeds has be-
come exceedingly popular all over the
land. We take pleasure in referring to
their advertisement in our columns
aud would advise all our readers who
will be likely TO require seeds TO send
aud obtain their beautiful catalogue
giving prices. instructions for planting
etc.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-12-21
How mean and shameful to

impose on the creduli'y and lingering
hope OF The poor afflicted sufferer bit
in this case we mean TO say, here Is
medicine that will really do all that 1t
proposes to effect. Fifty or even
twenty five cents for one bottle will
convince you that "Wagner's Rock and
Rae enpectorant ,Oith Bromide Comp. Is
the remedy for Lang Or Throat Diseases
Nervous Dibilay Sc For Consumptires
particularly it is a perfect soothing
Balm. 1t arrests and stops those dis
tressiny coughing spells, allays The annoy
mo drs and tickling sensation IN the
Throat relieves heary and labOred breath
ina, gives rest and sleep at night and
by these means strengthens and improves
the patient. But be careful to ask for
this particular medicine as the stores
are flooded with similarly named worth
less articles. Wagner's Rock & Rye
Expectoraut is sold by all leading
Wholesale Drug Houses and Druggists
generally.