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The Irish standard., 1886-12-04
BRIT SH CORRUPTION,

! 1t is weIl-authenticated fact
| in certain circles in Great Britain and
| ireland that perjury is q Very common
! occurrence in the British courts Of just
ice. When certain interested parties
| wish to secure the conviction of a per.
son whom they desire to get rid off, it is
nota very difficult thing to secure men,
ii you can call them men, who are will
ing to furnish the evidence, no matter
what the charge may be. This condi-
ton of affairs has existed for years and
years. A. writer III the Quarterly Re-
view, discussing the subject OF British
corruption, says it has existed in all its
forms in England at different periods
of her history. Ttmpering with judges
and j:,,ies was once very common: A
statute OF the reign Of Henry VII. in
the Year 1904 recites that perjury is
much and custunarily used within the
| city Of London among such persons as
passed and been impannelled upon
issues Joined between party and party" {"
HE bIilCC VI ACcIt1t, CN 1lOlu
the French in the same reign by John
Lydgate, with new incidents, adapted
to the England Of bis day, mentions a
juror who mad given false verd let for
money. Stow tells us that in 146S many
London Jurors were punished by having
papers fastened to their heads, setting
forth how they had been tampered with
in such and such a suit. A letter from
| the Bishop OF London to Cardinal VOL
sey, given by Grafton in his "ChrUn-
ieles, says that a l. 'ndon jury would
find Abel guilty Of the murder of Cain.
Jardine remarks that the proceedings
against persons accused Of state offenses
in the early periods uf Of our history do
not deserve the name Of trjaIs-the,
were a lnockery of justice" The puri-
fication Of the bench WAS probably due
in large measure to the fate Of Bacon
However that may be, England can
never boast Of Il long line 1T incorrup,-
ib|e jur!es aud immaculate Jurors. That
form of bribery which is often concom
liant Of party goverument-the bestowal
nf Offices aud valuable consideration OF
varous kinds to secure allegiance to Tie
party in poWer-Was very common dur
iug the eighteenth century in England
Watpole. writing in l775, says of Lord
Lyttieton This hopeful young man,
wh.', OH being refused Il place, spoke for
the Americans, and in two days, OH get
ing one, against them, being reproachetl
with such precipii ate changes, that with
his fortune nobody could suppose that
he thought Of the value OF salary y
| During the reign of George Ill. three
hundred and eli hty-eight peers were
created, nearly all for political jobbbery,
which generally took the form of the
manufacture of constituencies to return
adherents Of the Government. 1t was q
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04
WHO'LL E,SALE AND R-ET4IL
|T. r Az & CO
81 South Washington Ave,

THE Irish Times, the leading organ
of the Tories i'll Ireland, says the Gov
ernment has resolved to promptly sup
press all anti.rent and other illegal
combin ations, to curtaiI the license of
the press to forcibly suppress intimida-
ton, to enforce the laws governing the
processes for the collection Of debts, to
proclaim all meetings called for certain
purposes, and to arrest certain promin-
int agitators Of the auti-rent policy.
The Times also says that troops have
been sent to the different parts of the
country where action against the anti.
rent agitation is imminent.
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04
TI0Es OF THE BRITISH ARIsT0RAOY

VICES OF THE BRITISH ARISTORAOY. /.
The evidence which has been recently
given in the divorce case Of Lord Colin
Campbell demonstrates clearly to what
depth the British aristocracy can sink in
the pool of vice and immortality. The
standing of the parties interested in this
disgusting case almost approach royalty
itself. Lord Colin Campbell is the fifth
son Of the Duke of Argyle, and a
brother of the Marquis of Lorne, who is
the husband of the Princess Louise.
The Duke of Marlborough, who is men
toned as being altogether too intimate
with Lady Campbell, is the elder
brother Of Lord Randolph Churchill.
1t does not necessitate any great
stretch of imagination to be convinced
Of The truthfulness of the Pail Mall
Gazette's exposure after glancing over
the evidence adduced in the Campbell
divorce case. Even the admissions made
by Lord Colin himself are sufficient to
to curse this prohigate son of the Duke
OF Argyle in the eyes of moral people
A man must certainly sink pretty low
when he allows his name to he dragged
through the mire in the manner shat
Lord Colin has in the London divorce
courts.
There is something exceedingly rotte1,
in the conduct of the British aristo-
cracy. This same Lord Colin who has
the cool effrontery to go into the witness
box and prove himself q moral ontcast
will he received at Buckingham palace
by the Queen and royal family just the
same as if he were paragon OF moral
ity.
is it any wonder, we ask, that the
people Of Ireland, whose morals rank so
high, should wish to cut loose from the
immoral people who maintain such a.
donineering attitude towards them I:
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04

IL is officially announced that Gen.
Sir 1ledvers Butler, vino has accepted
the Office of undersecretaay for Ireland.
will Eetprn to oEe Wax office in the early
part OF March and resume his duties as
deputy fsljutant gener H. His services
will be required iii Ireland only while
the department. is being reorganized.
The object OF the appointment is as
transparent as glass The Tories know
that Sir Redvers made no secret of the
fact that lie considered the Irish tenant
farmers were very badly used, indeed.
Lis mouth had 90 be closed with 81 nl,I,n.
and tor keeping secret the knowledge he
is in possession Of he secures Sir Robert
tlamilton's office. He will in future oc-
cupy a scat in the House Of Commons.
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04
AID FOR, IRELAND.

President John Fitzgerald has adj
dressed the following circular to the
State delegates Of the Irish National
League OF America, in view OF the
present crisis in Ireland:
"Dear Sir: The Tory Government of
Great Britain has once more learned its
lncapacity to govern Ireland 10y other
means than coercion. Our brethren irl
Ireland are again called upon to show
by courage, suffering and self-sacrifice
that they are the heirs OF their fathers
heroism. The time has come when we
should prove by our actions that our
hearts beat in unison with theirs in a
common love for Ireland aud liberty. A
few weeks since We promised that
should England again have recourse to
coercion we would stand by them. We
must now redeem that pledge. Public
meetinus are proclaimed, soldiers are
being crowded into tie country to over
come, and, should opportunity offer, to
slaughter the people prison cells await
the nations leaders aud every engine OF
oppression and constitutional leg islation
is about to be used to prop. up tyranny
and injustice, and to crush the legiti-
mate aspirations Of Ireland. We must
SEE to il that our promise Of assistance
is no idle boast. The State delegates
are called upon 10 proceed at once TO
the work Of organizing the League i'll
their respective States and Provinces.
They should ns6 every means to in
crease the membership Of existing
branches, and establish new ones, and
should urge the officers Of branches
within their. Jurisdiction to devise
means to promptly raise funds and for
ward them to the national treasurer,
Rev. Charles O'Reilly, Detroit, Mich, in
aid ot the anti-eviction fund. We must
not stand idle in the face Of the present
crisis. Experience has proven the fulfil
ity of coercion to crush ~ determined
and united people with the loyal aid of
her children. Ireland must come out
of the struggle unconquered, uncon-
quprable and victorious. Yours faith
fully, "JoHN FITZGERALD, President. "
The above address has the right ring
about it, and should receive the earnest
and thoughtful consideration OF every
member Of the League in America. The
condition Of Ireland is to-day far more
serious than at any time i'll the past,
That funds are required to carry the
cause to asuccessful issue is undeniable,
able, and, as Mr.. Fitzgerald remarks,
we promised the Irish people a few
weeks ago that should England again
have recourse to coercion, assistance
would be given in America to fight the
battle. BY all means tile pledge should
be redeemed. Everything is to be
gained, and let no laggard be found in
the Irish-American ranks.
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04

TIE Limerick peop}edo not appear to
be very anxious about participating in
the Queens jubilee At a late meeting
of the Limerick branch Of the Irish Ma
tional League resolution was adopted
deprecating giving any assistance to-
wards this object. AT the same meeting
another resolution was passed advising
Irish mayors to refuse proffers of knight
hood until Home Rule has been
granted.
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04

IT is bleak, barren, malariat day. in
deed, when the Ulster 'loyalists' fail to
discover something that will give them
All opportunity to raise disturbance.
The latest effort in this direction is the
resolution adopted by the Belfast Con-
seryative Association to urge the cor
poration of that city to resist payment
of tax for police enrolled during the re-
cent riots. We would infer from this
that Firebrand Kane had returned to
I his native city.
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04
MIR. GLADSTONE is receiving num-

Mr.. GLADSTONE is receiving num-
Der Of leading members of the Liberal
party as his guests at Hawarden castle.
Before the next meeting of Parliament
all the influential managers Of the party
organization will have visited their
chief and agreed on measures for arous.
ing public opinion on the political situ-
alton within the various districts they
represent.
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04

The Bishops of Richmond and st.
Paul have submitted to the Pope the
scheme to found a Catholic University
in America. 1t is proposed that this
university shall have at first onlya theo-
logical faculty, and that other faculties
shall be added later.
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04

FRANCE has made her regular
weekly request to England to evacuate
Egypt. AS only a few British soldiers
have survived enteric fever aud diseases
peculiar to the Egyptian climate France
will have to hurry up and compel the
British to evacuate or there will not be
enough ''remains" on the desert upon
which to hold q respectable post NOR
tenn examination.
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04

In is stated that orders have been sent
to Athlone to keep 100 cavalry and 200
infantry in readiness for duty. The OBJ
ject If this, it is believed, is to arrest the
trustees appointed under the United
Ireland plan to whose charge the rents
Of local tenants have been committed.
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04

THE Scotch people are doing noble
work in the cause of Home Rule. AT
the conference of the Scotch Liberal as
sociations last Tuesday at Harwick
twenty eight organizations were repre-
sented. The conference adopted reso-
lutiolls of confidence in Mr.. Gladstone
and in favor of Home Rule in Ireland
and Scotland.
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04

TaAr peerless reliable Old journal,
the Boston Pilot, with that generosity
which characterizes it's able editor, has {,
good word to say for The STANDARD.
In it's last issue it says: "a bright new
Nationalist organ, The IRISH STAND
ARD, has been established in Mime
apolis, Mimi, By the Messrs Edward
and John O'Rrien"
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04

THE British Home Rule Association
and the Home Rule League of the
United Kingdom will amalgamate un-
der the name of the Home Rule Union
and support single ticket in future
elections for the purpose Of assisting the
Irish people in obtaining the rights OF
local self-government. A conference OF
the two associations is called for De-
cember 8.
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04

: MIR. WILLIAM REDMOND, NJ. P, has
written 81 novel dealing with some
thrilling events in the rebellion Of '98,
which is to appear in The columns ct the
Leinster Leader.
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04

THE meeting summoned by Lord
Mayor Sullivan of Dublin to take place
to-day (Fridayl to protest against the
Governments tyranny towards the
Irish National League will show the
Tories that every move they make will
be net halfway by the patriotic Irish
people
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04

BACK numbers of TIE IRISH
STANDARD containing the initial chap
ters of our new story, '*Suil Dhuv," can
be procured at this Office.
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04

THE Pope has invited the editors Of
the Catholic papers throughout the
world to send their publications regu-
larly to the Vatican.
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04

On the opening Of the Imperial Par
Lament Mr. Gladstone will challenge
the Tory Government to state its
policy.
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04

On Tuesday last Cardinal Manning
ordained Charles Thyme, aged Is. into
the Catholic priesthood lie has been a
canon in the Episcopal church.
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04

Tux Pope has divided the diocese of
Alton. in the State of Illinois, forming
the southern part into a new diocese,
with the See at Belleyille.
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04
EDITORIAL BREVT!ES.

MR.. HAsLETT has been elected mayor
of Belfast.
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04

FATHER BOWLING has been appointed
Bishop of Peterboro, Ont.
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04

IT is runored that United Ireland has
been warned"
The Irish standard., 1886-12-04
AGENTS. FOR, T,:EEr1: IRISH STANDARD

SATURDAY. DEcEn DER A. 2iss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-10-15

Inc Governor and Council in session gave
nearing last evening. from 8 O'Clock 10
io.5o, to the petitioners asking a pardon for
Lewis E. Hopkins, who killed Indian Joe at
hichmond, several years since. HOPKINS has
served out two years OF a seven years sen.
tehce 10 State prison for manslaughter. Col
). W. Spauldiag appeared for the man.
speaking half an hour, and claiming as
GROUNDS Tor pardon that the testimony was
not reliable, that the character of the witnesses
pad, that the criminal had suffered sufficient.
iy for his crime. Hopkins father testified
oerore the board that his son was not very
Dad and had not been addicted to drink.
brother Of Hopkins made statement to the
same effect. The wife of the murd, rer came
before the Council in opposition TO the grant
ing OF pardon. She testified that her bus.
band had been cruel and abusive to her, and
that should be be liberated she should be in
danger of her life. He had been drunkard.
tier sister also testified to Hopkins drunken
habits and cruelty. No decision was rem.
dered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-10-15
CITY Personals.

Mrs. John N. Goodwin has returned from
Europe.
T.. A, Hunt of Camden was at the Cony
House yesterday
Hon. q. A. Gilbert of Turner was in the
city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Miller went to bos-
ton Yesterday for few days.
Harry French, the lecturer, was at Iogus
Yesterday. He went to Boston in the after
noon. accompanied by Mr.. Albert Stephen
son.
Messrs. Geo. Cony, S. L. Boardman, By
ron Savage, w. B. Lapham, j. Mitcneh'
and Charles Sylvester attended the Topsham
fair yesterday.
Mr.. W. E, Chadwick, former resident OF
Augusta, was in town yesterday he Is uo-
ing a thriving business in Waterviiie anu
vicinity a. general agent for the New Eng
land Organ Co. of Boston, having oeeh III
the employ of that company about iour
years.
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A TellOwish Coat

Upon the tongue, particularly near its base,
Is of itself sufficient To denote blliousness, an
ailment to the development of which the hot
weather-it may be remarked in passing-is
extremely favorable, and which autumn often
brings in its train as a lingering legacy. If
not remedied-which it speedily may be with
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters-then follow az
gravated disorders of the stomach and bowels,
dull pains beneath the lower right ribs,
nausea and headache. A prompt use of this
invaluable specific is always desirable. no
matter what the season. Upon the liver il
exerts an influence directly beneficial The
bile, the obstruction to its flow being relieved
by the relaxation IF the bowels, returns to
its natural channel, and the portion of il
which has forced its way into and contami.
mated the blood is expelled. The stomach
also resumes its digestive function. Rheu
matism, fever and ague and kidney troubles
also succumb to the Bitters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-10-15

Touching and impressive funeral cere-
monies of the late Mrs. A. S Philbrook.
daughter of Hon. S. J. Chadbourne, occurred
at the latter's residence OF Grove street at 2
o'clock yesterday afternoon At the close
of the forenoon session of the Executive
Council Mr.. Hatch arose and made remarks
relative to the long service of Mr.. Chad
bourne, of his intimate relations with the
Council, his bereavement occasioned b. the
death of his daughter; and on Mr.. Hatchs
motion the Board adjourned until o'clock
p. NJ in respect TO the deceased. The de-
psrtments at tine State House were closed be-
tween the hours of II NJ. and p M, and the
members of the Council and other State
officers attended the obsequies. Besides
these there a very large attendance,
among the number being ex-senator Wilson
and wife Of Penobscot county. The services
were in charge of State Treasurer Burleigh,
Rev. Mr.. Sargent officiating. The pail
bearers were Gen. S. J. Gallagher, Mr. G. H.
Written, Mr.. c. Caldwell, Col. H. NJ Sprague.
There was profuseness of chaste and beau
large floral pillow, inscribed with the word
Rest and rich basket of flowers, both
the tributes of the State officers. MIR. Chad
bourne, who commands the esteem and
friendship OF those who know him, has the
sympathy of all in his great affection.
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SO. LITIIk'IELD.

Kennebec County Grange convened with
Litchtield Grange on Wednesday The
meeting was harmonious throughout The
forenoon session was called to order at 10
o'clock A. NJ. BY Worthy Overseer A. G..
True. After the transaction Of routine work
three candidates were admitted to member
ship. The exercises were interspersed with
singing by the Grange choir, assisted by
visiting members, Matte Cunningham pre-
siding at the organ. At 30 o'clock on
motion of c. A. Metcalf recess was de-
clared until O'Clock p NJ. During the
recess all present did ample justice to
the excellent di ner prepared by the sisters
of Lltchfeld grange. The afternoon session
was public and was called to order at 2
o'clock bv A. c. True After the choir had
rendered with spirit the song Sowing and
reapng,' Samuel Smith in neat speech
welcomed visiting members. l. X Lii ch-
field of Winthrop responded IN fitting man
ner Susan b. True OF Litchfield grange
read the October number of the "Gleaner,"
the grange paper The topic tor discussion
was ''How to prepare land for .dIng to
grass, and the best time to do it, spring or
fall The question was ably opened by A.
G. True, in 1avor of fall seeding. He was
followed by Saml Smith who still adhered to
the old fashioned up and down churn, and of
spring seeding With cr"p of grain. l. X.
Lltchield presented many good points
in favor of fall seeding. Bro. Yeaton of
Capital grange gave his experience in seeding
land to grass. Interesting remarks were
made by Bachelor of Winthrop, Fairbanks,
Donnell and Pierce of Monmouth. A very
interesting and pleasing feature of the occa-
sion was fine display of fruit, etc , by mem
HAIRS pf field a n hp
front part of The hail WAS fitted with shelves
on an inclined plane; at the top was suspend
ed their grange charter on each side of it
stood an owl, as il keeping guard over it.
They were nicely stuffed bv Mrs. c. A. Met
calf; a heron by the same, was fine speci-
men. The display of fruit was excellent.
Enormous apples of the Cathead variety,
some specimens weighing eighteen ounces,
were presented by f Z. and A. c. True. We
challenge the county to produce better speci-
mems of Northern Spy and King. than those
shown bySamuel Smith. Fine specimens of the
Goodale pear were shown by Frank Chick.
The prentiss grapes exhibited by G.. A. Met
calf were well ripened This grape promises
to become a valuable acquisition to the grapes
worthy OF cultivation in this section. Excel
lent samples of fruit were shown by E n.
Pinkham, II. G. McCsusland, Il. ". Gun
ninghan., G. H Palmer, o. A. True, Mrs L.
Z. Shorey and others. We will not attempt
to particularize further than to say that it
would be hard 10 collect better display than
was here shown. Bouquets of mixed flowers
by Mrs L. n. Pinkham, Mrs. w. OTIS. Mrs.
}. A. Cunningham, Miss Allie Lord, Mrs.
j. b. Baker and others deserve special men,
ton. Dahias by Mrs. E. A. Chick were
very fine.
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M UNIEICENT GIFTS.
The viii OF Mrs. AImira c. Drummer of
HaIIOWelI

The will of Mrs. Almira c. Dummer of
Hallowel has been filed in the probate court.
After several legacies to her nieces and
nephews, she bequeaths as follows:
To Bowdoin college, $4,000; $4,000 of this
sum to endow scholarships tor the benefit of
INDECENT and deserving young men, to be
called the Charles Dummer scholarships.
To the Bangor Seminary $40, 900, to be in
vested for the benefit of INDECENT students, to
be called the Charles Dummer fund.
To the Maine G neral Hospital So, 900 to
endow Two perpetual free beds to be called
the Dummrr tree II, H..
To the Maine Missionary society $4,000
to be Invested and III lntetest to be used for
the benefit OF the society, to be called the
Mary Clcaves fund.
To the American Home Missionary society
$4,000 to be invested and the interest used
for the benz fit of the society.
To the foreign Missionary society 81 900.
To the American Seamens Friend society
81 900 to be invested and the interest used to
purchase libraries for sailors.
To the Maine Historical society $500.
To the Congregational church in Hallowell
81 600.
To the Industrial school at Hallowell
81 900 to be invested for use of the school,
To the city of Ballowell $1,000, to be in
vested and interest used for the wants of the
poor of the city, to be called the Dummer
fund.
To the city of Bddeford $1,000, to be in
vested and interest used for the wants of the
poor of the city, to be called the Cleaves
fund.
To the board of trustees of Laurel Hill
cemetery 5000, to be invested and interest
used to keep In repair the lot of the heirs OF
Daniel Cleaves formerly of Bitdeford
To the IIaiowell Social Library, $500.
To Bowdoin College all the remainder
Robert w Lord of Kennebunk and Chas.
o. Barry of Boston, are the executors.