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The Portland daily press., 1881-01-10

THE credit of organizing the Irish Land
League, whose leaders are now on trial in
Dublin, belongs to Michael Davitt. Some
years ago he began agitating the land ques-
ton and finally gained Parnelrs co-opera
ton. At a meeting held in Dublin in 1870
plan was proposed for the consolidation of
ths farmers clubs throughout Ireland into
central union. Out of this grew the Land
League as it now exists, which was formal
ly organized in October, 1879. The purposes
OF the organization were set forth to be:
First, to bring about reduction of rack
rents; second, to facilitate the obtaining of
the ownership of the soil by the occupiers."
1t was resolved ''that the objects of the
League can best be attained by promoting
organization among tenant farmers, by de-
tending those who may be threatened with
eviction for refusing to pay unjust rents, by
facilitating the working of the Bright
clauses of the land act during the Winter,
and by obtaining such reforms in the law
relating to land as will enable every tenant
to become the owner of his holding by paw
ing fair rent for limited number of
years.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-10
COCA LEAF COMPOUND.

The best Nerve Tonic known, produces certain
and IN many cases marvellous effect the exhausted
and over-worked Nervous System 1t imparts
increased vigor to the tired and weary. Aninvalua
BILE remedy for Neuralgia and Nervous Headache,
Dyspepsia, Congestive Chills and Cholera Morbus.
Its action is rapid in Vomiting, Gripping and Collie
Pains. Contributes to mental cheerfulness and
activity. Its equal is not known in dssipating
the habits of Opium Eating, Strong Drink, or
Tobacco Chewing. Send for Pamphlet.
Liquid wyuncte in Bottles, a. sIoo, sl5o and $500.
wyunnke plas.ers for Liver, Lung Kidney and saeu-
matte Complaints. Price, Is Cents.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
SHANNON & WARWICK, Proprietors,
HARTFORD, CONN, u. -
uol1 dTh&M&w1w
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-10
THE TRUSTEES OF THE
Massachusetts Homeopathic
HOSPITAL,
Make this Public Appeal
for Aid.

1T is desired to enlarge the Hospital building and
to add to it's facilities for serving the community
The work of the Hospital has been steadily in
creasing since its foundation in 1871. During the
past year larger number of persons than ever be-
fore have been received into the building, and the
demand for the treatment of free patients is now
more pressing than at any previous time.
The need of larger accommodations for the vari-
Gus departments is very great. 1t deemed by the
Trustees TO be matter of absolute necessity to add
to the Hospital building surgical ward, lying-in
ward and cbildren's ward; and funds are also i'm
peratively needed to maintain the work at its pres
ent point of efficiency and success.
The Trustees hope that the friends of the Hospital
and all who have any knowledge OF experience of
The conferred Syfff tns,y er fhis
appeal with the same genero ty that was cfisplyed
at the time OF its foundations and that liberal dona
lions and annual subscriptions will be given to meet
its immediate requirements as well as to greatly
increase its means and opportunities for usefulness
Subscriptions and donations may be sent to
ISAAC FENNO, Treasurer, % Summer street, Bos-
ton, Mass
President-CHARLES r. GOLDMAN.
Secretary-AIIss ELLEN FRoTHINGHAM.
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The Portland daily press., 1881-01-10
FOR SALE

vUyHE Stock and good will of GRAIN and
Il FLOUR STORE, which has been in successful
operafion for fifty years. 1t is sold to close es
tate and offers first-class opportunity for any
one to 20 into business. Address P. o. BOX 1885,
Portsmouth, n. II. jan5d2w
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-10
Wellington and Waterloo.

a Contemporary Account of the Great
Battle-An Interesting Letter Hithertc,
Unpublished.
The Portland daily press., 1881-01-10

PROPOSALS
For Rubble-stone i'm RockInnd Harbor
Maine.
u S. ENGINEER OFFICE,
Portland, Me-, January Z, 1881.
PROPOSALS in triplictste, addressed to the under
signed. will be received at his Office in Port
land Me-, until o'clock p. M. on Monday, the
3lst day of January, 1884, for 10000 tons, more
or less of rubble stone as above.
Persons desiring to make proposals, are requested
to apply to the undersigned at his Office in 4531a
Congress Street. Portland, Maine for specifications
instructions to bidders and contractors, and fol
further information concerning the same
GEO. TH0M,
Colonel of Engineers,
Bvt. Brig. Gen. U. S. A.
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The Portland daily press., 1881-01-10
Portland Daily Press
FOR 1851.

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 Ottawa free trader., 1881-04-02

The following resolutions were adopted
unanimously by the Grand Jury, March Goth,
1881:
Resolped That the thanks of this Grand
Jury are hereby extended TO l.. w. Brewer.
States Attorney, for his promptness In answer
ing the calls of this body during its sessions.
Resolo6d. That our thanks are extended TO
Thomas Clark, Sheriff, aud his deputies, for
their celerity and willingness, considering tine
recent snow blockade. IN executing the sub
potnas, &c. issued by this jury.
Resolred, That the Grand Jury do hereby
express our heartfelt thanks to T. l.. Carna
han, Esq, foreman, for the efficient and gen.
tlcmanly manner with which he has presided
over this body
Resotued That the county papers be turn
ished with a copy and requested TO publish
the same
The Ottawa free trader., 1881-04-02
Another Toad Story.

A correspondent in Nam, having read the
story of the toad IN recent number, sends the
following To match 1T In certain town In
Maine some farmer went out haying and car
ried with them jug Of cider, which they
nut IN the shade of tree. While they were
at work a snake swallowed toad, which
swelled him greatly. He then crawled near
to the Jug. which was tipped over on the
ground, and espied another toad on The other
side. Seeing the quickest way, the snake
stuck his head through the handle of the jug
and quietly swallowed the poor toad. Now,
10 the snakes amazement, he couldn't move
either way, as he had swallowed a toad on
either side Of the handle. In that peculiar
position he was captured by the farmers.
The Ottawa free trader., 1881-04-02

Regular Correspondence)
PARIS, France, March IA, 18'

PARle, france, alarch IA, 1851.
Another letter of Field. Marshal Count Won
Molke on the question of war ia published
here this evening. 1t is dated the 10th ult,
and is addressed to NJ. Gonbaretf, member Of
the Committee for the Reform and Codltca.
.ion of International Law. In this letter
Count Won MOltke maintains that war Is the
sole possible and just means Of consolidating
the welfare, independence and happiness of a
country. He adds: I'VE may hope that, with
the advance of civilization which is making
rapid progress IN our century this sole and
unique means will be applied more and more
rarely; but ii is not allowable for any state to
dispense with it altogether. Even human life
and the whole life OF nature Is an eternal com.
hat from the present to the future, and the uni
ty of the people cannot be consolidated In any
other way. 1t IS certain that all wars even
these that are victorious, are misiortunes for a
country, and that no territorial or .ecuniary
indemnify can compensate for the mourning
they cause in families; but they are terrible
misfortune sent by necessity, and We must sub
init to the will of God" The letter concludes
As follows; Germany has attained her object,
namely, unity, and has no need to launch into
new war of adventure; but she must always
he prepared for defense. ] desire, with you,
,ha, the necessity for her TO go to war may
never arise"
Among things not generally known" is the
fact, vouched for as such ny Lucien Herbert in
d recent issue of the AHgcmeine Zeitung, that
the late Emperor Napoleon III. devoted con.
siderable portion Of the time he passed in Sc
cusion, after the failure of his celebrated Bou.
logne enterprise, to the translation of Schiler's
poeucal works While an inmate of the Con.
ciergerie he accomplished French metrical
version of the lode to the IDEAL" which he
subsequently, sent, when III the height of his
power, 70 an illustrious lady who had express
cd her desire to peruse it. The translation
"Elysee, April 1853. Madame; In compliance
with your wishes forward you my version Of
Schiller's Ode to the Ideal Am / right In
so doings Mayi presume 10 submit the COM
one who, OF all others, is the most capable Of
resuscitsiing themy Accept, Madame, the as
surance Of my respect Louis Napoleon b.
napar,e." HIS Majesty, in common with his
brother, the Grand Duke Of Berg, became COL
loqually familiar with the German language
| in his early youth, and spoke 1t luenty
throughout life: bui believe he was not gen.
orally credteI with such mastery of the tongue
as would appear to be implied by the fact tha,
he Was equal 10 the arduous task Of rendering
schlller's poe,ical Inspirations into French
verse. sr
N. Haen,jens has addressed question TO
the Minister Of Commerce respecting the
order given b. The Government TO prevent the
importation Of American pork. He main.
tanned tina, !. was very hard for the poorer
CLASSES 10 be deprived OF their staple food, and
argued ,nsi II the meat were properly cooked
| NO harm could come from eating Il.
The Ottawa free trader., 1881-04-02
shiloh.s Consumption Cure,

This Is beyond question the most successful
Cough Medicine we have ever sold; few doses
invariably cure the worst cases OF Cough, Group
and Bronchitis, while It's wonderful success In
the cure of Consumption Is without parallel In
the history Of medicine. Since its arst discov
cry 1t has beea sold on guarantee, test which
no other medicine can stand. II you have a
cough We earnestly ask you to Try 1t. Price IL
cts 50 cts. and sl.OO. II your Lungs are sore,
Chest or Back lame, use Shilohs porous plaster.
Price e5 cts Sold by T. A. Smurr.
The Ottawa free trader., 1881-04-02
Chicago Ahead.

All the world now looks up TO Chicago as the
great western metropolis Of America, being far
ahead Of all competing eties; but none the less
so, In Its line, Is Electric Bitters. From their
real intrinsic value they have advanced 70 the
front and are now far ahead Of all other rene
dies, positively curing where everything else
falls. To try ,hem 10 TO be convinced. For eaie
by Y. Y. Grigg's at 1fty cents per bottle. ~
The Ottawa free trader., 1881-04-02
legel.
J. r. NURDOCK.

1WOTntV III
CTATE OF ILLINOIS, La SALE Co.'s -
1891. ~
Village Of Stestor o. william H. Parker. T. L. Donaghhs,
George W. Morrill, Chic 20. Alton and S LSus Railroad
Company, and William h'Parker and William p Parker.
featuring Company clifton TO Open Bloomington Street.
in Stredtor fHinOt
Affidavit of the residence OF William N. Parker and
George W. Morrill,, inPcsded with the above nsmet de-
fndans having been cd the clerks Office OF the Coun
Court Of said notice therefore hereby given
the said nonresident defendants that the petitioner nlet
petition la said the ninth day OF March 1884, and
that thereupon ssaed said wherein
pending, returnable the twenty nth day VI
April 1881, as is by law required.
Now unless you the said resident defendanfA above
named shall personally tie and appear before said County
vacation March term 1881 Ia be holden St OF.
swa in and for the said county on the twcnySnh day of
Apr 1884, and Plead demur the said petition
petition The same and the and things therein
charged and stated will be taken confessed and decree
sgainst you according To the prayer OF said bill
=. W. ST0CKSLEGEk, Clerk.
Ottawa. Illinois, March 10Th 1881.
J. r. MUHpocE. Attorney for Petitioner. Merlc-tw
The Ottawa free trader., 1881-04-02
Rural Happenings.

OPHIR, March 28.-The public school con.
cert came off last week, and the house was
comfortably filled. The best Grafton was that
by master Oscar Stephenson. The little fellow
did his piece credit.
Wood chopping bees take the place OfhuSk.
ing bees. A good time was had by those who
attended Mr.. McLaughln's bee. A splendid
dance took up the evening
James Phillips will erect a new house on his
farm this summer. Mrs. Vim. Houtz, of Lin
coin, Neb. is visiting friends In this vicinity.
Mrs II. thinks great deal of her new home
IN Lincoln.
A brace of young people in Wal,hsm loved
not wisely but too we'll. The lady languishes
IN ohscurlty the gent ditto.
Mr.. Alex. Dunlap had presen, of $500
Scotland.
Miss Jessie Wylie is the victim Of neuralgia.
Triumph schools closed ditto Irving school.
Master Clarence Deancr. Of Sheldon, H., is
visiting at his aaut's Mrs. Herger.
No. don't know who to take for their next
director. Pedro's advice is to &c. another lady
two women would make boss board.
Geo. HAYES has received a new kind Of
spring wheat from Northern Iowa, called Sea
Island. He proposes to grow 1t to feed bugs,
as the old kind has become stale.
Query, to be answered by those who know:
Who is to be teacher IN No. the ensuing
Year, PEDRO HERCULES.
MENDOZA, March 26th.-Thc Lyceum Read
Ing Room benefit entertainment last Thursday
evening was a success 80 far as the execution
Of the announced programme WAS concerned,
although not literally patronized by those
from whom was anticipated liberal support.
Mendoza is a temperance town-all water.
Five carloads of Germans from this vicini-
ty, with their families and farming outfits,
started for Iowa ON Wednesday.
Thomas Forristall will be on duty around
the court house at Ottawa.
G. NJ Higgins has returned TO his home at
Kenneth, Kansas.
Mr.. J. Milton Hoffman, of Lincoln, Nebras-
ka arrived last week on visit 10 his parents
IN this city Mr.. II. ls now associate editor of
the Nebraska State Josrnal, and has won the
respect and association Of the ablest men IN
Lincoln.
Mr.. James Ferguson will soon start for Den
yer, Col.
Rev. Jacob Hartman, of Plano, exchanged
with JOS w. Lee, pastor OF the NJ. +. Church,
last Sabbath.
Miss Minna Wright, the elocu,ionist Isl
home again.
Lawson Scott went TO Csdiz, Ohio, last week.
1t Is the intention OF K. Worm'ey TO lease
the Eagle Mill, in this city, and make II
tirst.class custom and merchant mill
Mr. 8. c. Sarard is now able to be on the
streets.
Miss Mary Woods returned from SIX weeks
visit to Ottawa.
Mrs. Wilson started for Pittsburg, Pa, on
receipt of telegram announcing the illness
d her daughter
The trains are running once more.
U. kETCH HIM.
The Ottawa free trader., 1881-04-02
n.xarn of Imliationa.

The great success Of Halls Catarrh Cure Will
no doubt prompt others TO put similar remedy
ir the market. Beware Of all such frauds and
INV op,y the genuine r. J. Cheney & Co, pro-
prietor., Toledo. o. Sold by Forbes & Lorrisux'
The Ottawa free trader., 1881-04-02

SpILon's CArARRH REMgDr.-A marvellous
cure for Cstarrh, Dptheris, Canker mouth, and
Headache. With each bottle there is an inge.
Nous nasal injector for the more successful
treatment OF tbese complaints, without extra
charge Price 50 cts. Sold by T. A. Smurr. a.
The Ottawa free trader., 1881-04-02
Newspaper Advertising.

Few persons 40 fully appreciate the value of
newapapeT advertising a. those suffering from
Biiiousness or Liver Complaint, when they read
the advertisement of spring Boesom and Try IL
Price. 50 cts.; Eiai bottles 10 es.
The Ottawa free trader., 1881-04-02
Auswer this Question.

Why do SO many people We see around us
seem to prefer to suffer and be made miserable
b, Indigestion. Constipation, Dizziness, Loss of
Appetite, Coming up Of the Food, Yellow skin'
when for rs cts. we will sell them Shiloh's Vi
talizer, guaranteed 70 cure them. sold by T. A.
Smurr.
The Ottawa free trader., 1881-04-02

Juugc In MS WrltlnRo makes no preleuslOnB N
great literary elegance, his style has the grace OF
q charming simplicity and nsturalncss that
ere quite satisfying, while throughout nc shsws
nuuteness and accuracy Of observation aud
felicity OF description that enable the reader 70
Gee almost as with the Judges own eyes. at ID
wonderful" said an enthusiastic Norwegian TO
US few years ago, after reading tho book and
having been over part Of the ground described,
''how real II ell is." Few countries are more re.
markabe than Norway. Bleak, barren. cold,
Gy aud desolste AS we commonly imagine 1t,
there is really no country in the world where the
common necessaries Of food and clothing are so
easily obtained. A book giving US Trustworthy
Information about such Q land must always be
Interesting. ID.
A FAIR BARBARIAN, By Frances Hodgson Bur.
nett, suther Of That Lass o. Lowrie's,n "Ha.
WORTH" DC. Boston: james Osgood & Co.
Ottawa: osnan a Hapeman. Price, ti.
Few modern writers have obtained q more
speedy and solid popularity than Mrs Burnett
An Englsh lady by birth, but having made
America her home, her talent as q writer was
frst dlscerned by the editor Of Se,s5er's Konth,v
70 which she contributed her nrst novel, .sThs,
Lass o. Lowries." which WAS soon followed b,
'Havorth. "Louisisna,n and lastly BY the "Bar
bsrisn" under notice While the Srst named
Was received with enthusiasm on both sides o,
the ocean, the second and third fully sustsIset
she reputation 90 fairly earned; but this issi
must be conceded. In many respects, even Il
eclipse the gifted suthor's earlier xiumphs.-
Cersais,y' re can think Of no production In shs
earreut Htersturt Of the day thss viii compare
The Ottawa free trader., 1881-04-02
Wanted.

We want you TO understand that Halrs C.eArn
Cure cannot be Duplicated Sold oy foroes ="
L orriaux.
The Ottawa free trader., 1881-04-02

Relief from Sick Hesaache. Drowsiness, Esu.
Sea- Dizziness, Pain in the Side, &c, guaranteed
10 those using Carter's Little Liver Pills. These
CON plsiuis are nearly always caused by torpid
liver and consupated bowels Restore these OF.
gans 70 their proper functions aud the trouble
lceases. Carter's Little Liver Pills will do this
every time. One pin Is dose. Forty in vial
Price Is cents. Joy apr
Morning journal and courier., 1881-07-04
Rescued from Death.

William J. Coughlin, of Somerville, Mass, says: In the fall of 1876 was taken with bleeding of the lungs, followed by a severe cough. lost my appetite and flesh, and was confined to my bed. In 1877 was admitted to the hospital The doctors said I had g hole in my lung as big as half dollar. Al one time report went around that I was dead. I gave up hope, but friend told me of Dr. William Halls balsam for the lungs got bottle, when to my surprise I com, menced to fe l better and to-day feel bet ter than for three years past.
 I write this hoping that every one afflicted with diseased lungs will take Dr. William Halls balsam and be convinced that con- sumption can be cured. can positively say it has done more good than all the medicines have taken since my sickness. je27 mtf
Morning journal and courier., 1881-07-04
agew 9aren @ailg sa1urniug gunrna1 and rier
Mothers, mother.,, mothers...

Are you disturbed at night and broken of your rest by sick child suffering and crying with the excruciating pain of cutting teeth If so go at once and get bottle of MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately depend upon it there is no mistake about 1t. There is not mother on earth who has ever used it who will not tell you at once that it will regulate the bowels andg ge rest to the mother, and relief and health to the child, operating like magic. It is perfectly safe to use in all cases, and pleasant to the taste, and is the prescription of one of the oldest and best female physicians and nurses in the United States. Sold everywhere. 25 cents bottle. ap11 n, ", ,s&wly
 Idle Experiments.
 When a man is well and sound he can af- ford to be indifferent to the character of all the medicine in the world. But when dis ease is fairly eating him up, he must do something at once and do it inteligently. Therefore, do not dose yourself with hun dred things in the hope that some of them may hit the mark, but try pr. David Ken nedy's F'FaYorite Remedy which hits it | every time. For kidney and liver troubles, piles and constipation, it is just what you want Druggists have it. or mail one dollar | to the doctor at Rondout, N. Y.
 jy1 12d 2w 4p
 Don't Die On the Premises. Ask druggists for Rough on Rats" It clears out rats, mice, bedbugs, reaches. Only | 15c. per box. 2S9 State st.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-07-04

Refined and educated women will some times suffer in silence for years from kidney diseases, or constipation and piles, which could easily be cured by a package of Kid ney-Wort. There is hardly a woman to be found that does not at some time suffer from some of the diseases for which this great remedy is a specific. It is put up in liquid and dry forms, equally efficient. Spring. feLd Union. je29 3teod 1tw
Morning journal and courier., 1881-07-04
An Eiegan, ToIIet Preparatton,

Hair dressing and restorative is to be found in LONDON HAIR COLOR REsToRER. It seldom fails to restore gray or faded hair to it's orig inal youthful color and beauty. Falling hair is checked by it's use, and it produces g growth of beautiful young hair, soft, glossy and luxuriant. It certainly is the most cleanly and effective hair restorer now before the American people. A. A. Gibson, Barry town, Duchess county, N. Y., writes: Dr. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia, Gents II en- close a postoffice order for eight dollars ; please send me one dozen London Hair Color Restorer.' It has stopped my hair from falling and restored it to it's natural col or. It has proven satisfactory in every re
 can be obtained at all the leading druggists at 75 cents bottle maze d&weow1y4p
Morning journal and courier., 1881-07-04
ADaneing Procession,

A writer in Berlin says that not far from those places of rendezvous for all nations of the civilized world, 8 spectacle has been at tracting the curiosity of thousands, which leads us back to the depths of the middle ages, although it is repeated year by year. I am speaking of the village of Echternach and it's far famed dancing procession. From 5000 to 20,000 pilgrims-I could not obtain more accurate information about the num- bers- assemble on some meadows within Prussian territory, but close to the confines of the grand duchy of Luxembourg. The inhabitants of different villages-men and women apart-collect behind their clergy men, and a band of musicians is placed in the front. As the clock strikes five on Tues day morning in Whitsuntide a priest walks up the steps of a rude wooden pulpit, and thence addresses the multitude, then already swollen to an incredible extent by sight seers,
 who come by special trains and every imag- inable vehicle to be present at the perform ances. The community which hap pens to be nearest the road stands forth preceded by their priest, who, however, does not dance. Two men or tive women hop away first two steps in advance, and then one backwards, the band playing a most monotonous tune. "Abra- ham had seven sons seven sons seven sons had Abraham ,' are the words to this terrible melody, which each successive set, as they join the procession, take up with increasing visor. Hour after hour passes away before the last people have started on their miles of way to the foot of the Church of St. Willie brod, whence they go up 50 steps, round and round the altar, and finally descend the 50 steps. Nothing can exceed the excitement and exhaustion among the dancers old and young. Great are the number of those who, in spite of an occasional draught of water, offered by charitable bystanders, sink down on the grass or on the dusty road. not to rise for hours. The question is naturally asked, What does all this mean? The an swer is: It is intended to perpetuate the remembrance of a frightful epidemic of St, Yitus' dance, which carried off hundreds of vicsims in the neighborhood referred to some time during the 18th century, to offer up prayers and vows to the patron saint, to rec oguize a miraculous cessation of the cpl demic, and it is a fulfllment of VOWS then made that, in gratitude there should be yearly dances performed-two hops forward and one backward, as closely resembling the visitation from which heaven had delivered them as rhythm and good taste would allow.