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The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26
National Temperance Camp Meeting.
Ninth Day-CIosing Exercises.

Wednesday was another fine day for the
camp meeting. The regular eight o'clock
prayer and conference meeting was held in the
tabernacle. j. X Osgood, Esq, of Gardiner,
presiding. 1t was very good meeting.
At halfpast ten small audience of about
one thousand people gathered in the grove to
listen to the discussion of the following ques-
ton-"The dutyof the church to tempera lce.''
Mr.. Eli johnson of New York, opened the dis.
cussion with powerful argument, sticking
close to his text. He was followed by Elder
Stevens of Biddeford, II. NJ. Bryant Esq, of
Lewiston, who wandered somewhat from his
text in arguing woman's rights. Mr.. Walker
of Bangor, Mr.. Jordan Rand of Lisbon, II. W.
Adams of the New York Morning. then spoke.
Capt. Chas. Chate of Portland, told the story
of his life, and the meeting closed.
At 2.3O p. m. a fair sized audience were
brought together in the grove. Fl. w. Bryant
of Lewiston, and Mrs. Hartt of New York,
presided. The meeting was opened by singing
Crock Of Ages" Prayer was then offered by
Rev. Mr.. Cobb of Kennebunk Depot. 81 rs.
Clark then sang the beautiful song "Holy
Spirit Faithful Guide The question for the
afternoon was "The best method to reach the
rum seller and rum driuker.' Capt. Cyrus
Sturdivant opened the discussion and said he
believed love and kindness was the best
method. Mrs Mary G. johnson of Brooklyn,
thought likewise The Hutchinson quartette
sang The Old Story. Rev. w. f. Earring
ton of East Bridgewater, Mass, then made a
few remarks. backing up what Capt. Sturdi-
want said Mrs. Helen E. Brown of New
York, was the next speaker, She spoke in
favor of the Maine prohibition law and said
that she wished most heartily that New York
had such law. Mrs. Brown was followed by
81. NJ. Bryant, Esq, of Lewiston, who made
very eloquent address, and said he hoped the
time was not far distant when the power of
God would overthrow the rumsell Her and drown
him in his own poison. He didn't believe in
all prayer and no law, but liberal amount of
the latter was needed.
j. K Osgeod, Esq, of Gardiner, then rose
and made brief address. Capt Sturdivant
then asked the people 10 make liberal present
to Mr. Osgood, who had sunk about $3.50 in the
temperance work. A collection was taken up
for tn At purpose while Mrs. Clark sang s'Hold
the Fort" Mrs. Darlington then made very
fine address, in which she denounced the Ii
cense law in the most bitter terms The meet.
ing closed with song by the Hutchinson.
At half-past seven the services were con-
clGded in the tabernacle, Rev. G. c. Crawford
presiding. The Hutchnsons were present md
added much to the pleasure of the meeting,
which Was very interesting.
Mr.. Eben Emerson, the ever puuc.ual sexton,
to whom, BY the way, the PRESS reporter is
much INDEBTED for valuable information fur
uished, states that he will take down the tab
ernacle and carry it to Sebago tonight for the
camp meeting there.
AS whole the temperance camp meeting
has been decided success, and has given
new impetus to the reform movement in the
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26
WOodford's Corner.

Mr.. EDIToR.-It has been thought somewhat
strange that at the fire the other night the en-
CINE should not have been used until too late to
be of any service, and there seems to be desire
on the part of some Of our citizens that the
reasol should be publicly known. When the
engine was purchased the town was called upon
to contribute towards the erection of a suitable
building to keep it in, and $1,000 was voted for
that purchase, and the matter left in charge of
committee This committee purchased a lot
payog therefor $500; the balance is now lying
i'd the bank, aud the matter of building re-
mains 'in stdtu quo" These briefly are the
joints in the case. But this is not the whole
Shortly after the machine was purchased a con-
pany was organized, composed of efficient men,
who no doubt would have done good service at
fire. But they had no place in which to meet,
aud after vainly urging the erection of the
building for which the town had voted their
money became disheartened and disbanded.
We have therefore good machine; but no
suitable place to keep it in, aud no company to
use it. For all practical purDosed we might
as well BE- without the engine.
What we most urgently need now is the ex-
penditure of that 500, in the erection of
building, and then we shall have company to
work the machine. HI.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26
Brief JOttings.

horse attached to an express wagon ran
away on Com merca street yesterday morn
ing, but was caught before any damage was
done.
Franklin street is being raised about foot
The new telegraph alarm boxes were tested
yesterday, by Chief Engineer Merrill.
How acceptable month of just such wealth
er as this would be
The Portland Band will play in Market
square tonight
j. Winslow Jones has rebuilt his corn fac
tory at Westbroos, and commences canning
next week,
The public schools will open Monday Pu-
pills who have not been examined for admis-
sion or promotion, will be examined on that
day,
A man named Pickett from out OF town
broke his ankle when jumping from his car
riage on Portland street Tuesday
The race between the Georgia and Casco for
the challenge cup for second class yachts, will
take place at 2 p m. to-day.
The Boston Herald says that it is quite eyi
dent that unless speedily and we'll reorganized
the Live Oaks will not again shine very brightly
in the base ball armament.
II is a pity that Lakeman the Insane man
cannot te sent to the Insane Asylum. He has
remained at the police station ever since he
was arrested Tuesday forenoon.
The game of base ball between the Eurekas
and Blues nine yesterday, resulted in favor of
the former, by a score of 35 to 8.
The report circulated last evening that Mr..
John Bradley who was injured Tuesday, was
dead, was not correct
The City Hotel bad over 100 arrivals yester-
day. There were a number of the members of
the Seventh Me. Rg't at the house.
Just as the store of Cogia Hassan was clos
ing up Tuesday evening, a slight fire broke out
in the second story, but it was extinguished
tefore much damage was done.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26
STATE NEWS.
ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.

The Journal says that about twelve o'clock
Monday night, the barn of Mr.. Daniel Cook of
Poland, formerly Of Auburn, was discovered to
be on fire. The building was entirely destroyed
with all It's contents, about twenty tons OF hay,
farming qools moving machlae, &c. 1t was
the b-st barn 10 the town. Loss about $780,
Insured for $1,000 IN the Phoenix.
James HI. Baker, A B., a graduate of Bates
College, aud late principal of Yarmouth High
Sc DOL has beea appointed to and accep ed the
position of principal of the high school at Den
yer Cit Colorado
The Journal says that apples are coming in
from the surrounding country in greater
amount than was expected. With what farm
ers bring in aud the supply from abroad, the
market is we'll supplied.
The voting lists of the city of Auburn, as
prepared by the board of aldermen, contain S
the names Of 2343 voters.
AROosToOK COUNTY.
The Pioneer says that horse and carriage
belonging to E. Monroe of Carroll, was stolen
from him at ORIENT last Friday night.
Lightning killed valuable COW belonging to
Charles !ngraham of Ludlow, on Monday of
last week.
Potatoes and oats are rusttng in Aroostook
county.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
Mr.. James A. Bacon at Tnayer's Corner, in
Sidney, broke one of his legs very badly on
Monday afternoon last
The Lewiston Journal says that A. Smith,
Esq. OF Monmouth, brought load of apples
to that city on Monday, for sale. He states
that it has cost him more TO free his orchard
from caterpillers than to secure his hay crop,
but his efforts were successful, and his orchard
bears as we'll as last year.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
The Wing says that in the Supreme Judicial
Court Tuesday, on motion of Hon. Albert
w. Paine, John b. Mason, Esq. was admitted
to practice as an attorney in the judicial courts
of this state.
The fall term of the Orouo College begins
to-day Thursday with Freshman class of
SO.
PISCATAQUIs COUNTY.
A teachers ASSOCIATION was formed at Mon
son Academy IN Friday, the 18th inst. Pres-
dent, ". S. Knowlton. Next meeting at Gull
ford, Sept lib, commencing at 10 4. M. Ow-
ing to the rain and mud but few were present
at the last meeting, but we expect to see good
attendance at the next
YORK COUNTY.
Tde Times says that Mr.. Jacobs of Sanford,
who was thought to be fatally stabbed few
months ago, by man named Farnham, is al
most entirely recovered from his wounds.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26

CUMBERLAND COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
At the regular meeting of the Cumberland
County Medical Society, held yesterday morn
ing. the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Resolued That the Cumberland County Medi-
Ca Society have received the invitation of the
New Hampshire Medical Association TO meet
with them at the Fabyan House on the Goth of
next September, and accept the same on The
part of as many as can make arrangements,
with many thanks
ResolUed, That all members of the society
who propose to go upon this excursion, be
urgently requested to forw "a Their names at
once to the Secretary, Or. Files, Portland, that
they may have the benefit of the half rates on
railroads and at hotels.
1t is earnestly hoped that a very large num-
Der of physicians of this county, and even of
the State, will signify their intention of partici-
pating in this excursion,
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26

On A TME.-Late last evening a well dressed
gentleman walked up Free street, and entering
a house threw himself on a sofa. The inmates
were greatly alarmed at the affair as the man
did not belong there, and one of the ladies
jumped out of the window. Officer Place was
sent for aud took the man. who was intoxicated,
out of the house. When asked his name he
struck the officer and attempted to get away
At this point officer Hicks arrived and the
mar was taken to the station. After he had
become partly sober he said that the last he re
membered was getting into hack at Presump-
scot Park. He thought that he must have
mistaken the house on Free street, and was
very sorry that he struck the officer. His wife
will notice this morning that one side of his
nose is slightly worn off He lost about $25
somewhere during the evening which it is
thought was taken from him..
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26

Nor BURGLAR OR TRAMP Some people a
few nights since were considerably frightened
up town, at hearing some one around the rear
of the house. While the two women in the
rear room were being excited to fright, they
saw light cleaning from the hand of some
one outside. They were getting in high fever
ofexcitemert, when one almost unconsciously
mustered courage to call out loud enough to be
heard by the one outside-"What do you want
round here?" He camly asked them where a
certain place was, he being newly arrived
boarder unacquainted with the premises and in-
door accommodations. The rest of the night
was undisturbed.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26

The SINGLE ScULL RAoE.-The single scull
race between Plaisted of Boston, and Davis of
this city, which resulted in favor of the latter,
caused great excitement at the "Hub," as it
was not thought that Portland amateur
could beat Boston professional. Mr.. Edward
McShane and William Spellman, of this city
were the judges for Davis. The race is con-
sdered the finest ever seen on the Charles
river, and the time-22 minutes and 13 seconds,
the fastest ever made in single sculls.
The Boston Herald in speaking of the race
says:
Plaisted is pretty well known here, he hav-
tug pulled several times on Charles river, and
his record having been recently writ en- up.
de weighed yesterday, when stripped, los
pounds, and appeared to be in excellent con-
dition. In age Davis and Plaisted vary but
slightly, both being about n years old. Davis
IS q native of and lives in Maine, and has won
several prizes in amateur races. He has been
the stroke oar in the Emerald Boat Climb of
Portland for the last three or four years, aud
mas pulled some good races on Sebago Lake in
his own state, and at Island Pond, VT Last
year he pulled race at Oakland beach, near
Providence, r. L., and won the prize, $500
gold watch. In build he is short, much short
er than Plaisted, is of slender Frame and when
stripped Tor the water yesterday only weighed
l23 pounds. Seen in street dress with his
glasses on, a stranger would hardly take him
for an oarsman or man of muscle, but when
stripped his compact form, cean limbs, free
dom from fat, and we'll developed muscles,
which stand out in knots all over his body,
impress the ooker-ou with the idea that the
champion is wiry little customer, and that
although small and of light weight, he is not
to be sneezed at when science, strength and
endurance are called into service. The betting
previous to the race was $25 to 800 in favor of
Plaisted.
There was one foul in the races but it did
not change the result. Davis pulled an aver
age OF 30 strokes per minute, but at times
spurted to SO.
Another match has been made between the
men and the race will come off in the harbor
next Tuesday. Plaisted is very confident that
he can beat Davis. Perhaps he can. J. J.
O'Leary, of Worcester authorizes the state
ment that he will row Davis sthree or FIVE
mile race for any amount, from 5000 up, on
Lake Quinsigamond.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26
Administrators Sale.

DURSUANT to license from the Probate Court
Il of the County of Cumberland. the subscriber
as Administrator with the will annexed of John M.
Wood, late OF Portland, in said County, will offer for
sale at public auction, on Wednesday, 18th day Of
September, 1875 next, at II O'Clock in the forenoon
all the right. title and interest which said Wood had
at the date of his disease in and that valuable
parcel Of land situated the south side Of Middle
Street, Portland the site of the late building known
as Woods Hotel extending from Silver Street to the
late line OF Willow Street. now widened and foru ing
part Of Pearl Street extended, together with all
the rights, title and int which the subscriber
In bis individual capacity has in the premises
The parcel has about 1857 ninety-fve feet front
Middle Street by about (i94) one hundred ninety
four feet depth-coDtaning about $4,000 nineteen
(575l five hundred seventy five feet front.
All the foundation and materials now on the lot
will be sold Except the present board fence around
the same) with the aDd-most of the basement walls
are ia complete order for rebuilding
Sale on the premises. Terms cash on delivery OF
deed. JOSEPH ILSLEY
Administrator of the estate Of j. M. Wood, de-
ceased with the will annexed.
r. d. BAILEY a. CO., Auctioneers.
Portland August 18th, 1875. aupl1dtd
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26

MASONIC. Nashua Band, which accom-
panied the St. George Commandery, gave a
concert in front of the Falmouth yesterday
morning. At the close of TIE concert the Sir
Knights took carriages and drove about town,
after which they visited the summer residence
of Sir Knight Philip 81. Brown at Glen Cove,
where they found an "open house."
At about 2 O clock the Portland Command
cry, headed by the Portland Band, marched to
the Falmouth Hotel and received the St.
George Commandery and escorted them to the
Rochester depot, where they took the 2. 80 p. m
train for home. AS the train rolled out of the
depot both Communicates gave cheer after
ahepr
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26

AcClDENTs.-Whi,e the Eurekas and Me-
chanic Blues were playing bose ball on the
Western Promenade, yesterday afternoon, Mr..
James Clary, who was playing with the latter
club, injured bis right foot severely. He was
carried home and the physician who was. called
thought that number of the small bones in
the foot were broken. The accident stopped
the game, the score standing rs to 2 in favor of
the Eurekas.
The team of Bean Brothers ran away on
Commercial street, yesterday morning, ard
slightly injured the shutters to the store, and
broke several spokes from one Of the wheels
before it was captured
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26

CAMP MEETING AT SEBAGo LAKE Ar
Engagements have been made for four days
temperance camp meeting at Sebago Lake,
commencing Tuesday, Sept ID. Many of the
speakers who have been a. Old Orchard the
past week will be present. Trains will run to
accommodate the crowds and fares will be re-
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26

GOOD TEMPLARs.-The following officers
were installed at a meeting of Sea Side Lodge
NJ. %, o. G., T., held last evening: w. c.
T., G. A. Titon; w. r. H. S., Helen Spears;
w. L. Ii. S., Maty jackson; W. V. T., Emma
Upton; w. S., G. Rollins: w. A. s., Albert
Cole; W. f. S., Edward Cobb; W. T., lHer-
bert Thurston; w. NJ, Fred Cobb; W. c., Rev.
j. M. Randall; w. T. G., w. E. Strout; W. o.
G., VIM. Strout
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26
Republicans Ella mbaAe.

Elsewhere will be found the announcement
OF grand clam bake at Old Orchard, Thurs
day, Sept. I'd, under the auspices of the Re
publican local committees The list of speak
ers includes several of the most attractive Re-
publican orators in the country, and the occa-
sion will be one of great interest to the people.
BY circulars the reduced fares on the railroads
will be announced. 1t is one of the occasions
which all should attend
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday.
p ,rtland-James Monsy to James Carney,
lot of land on Fox and Winthrop streets, with
buildings thereon. Consideration $500.
Ira p. Harrington to Francis Tibbetts, lot
Of land on Portland street. Consideration
$500.
Windham-John o Winship to Willis Clay,
lot of land. Consideration $45.
Gorham-Susan B. Pulen to Arthur M. and
Eliza A. Hamblin, lot of land. Consideration
$1,000.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26

FRYEBURG CAMP MEETING.-The Camp.
meeting at Fryeburg is very fully attended, and
is of an unusually interesting nature. Friday
afternoon tie memorial services of the late Rev
Paul G. Richmond will occur, the sermon
being delivered by Rev D B. Randall
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26

SEVENTH MAINE.-This morning the mem.
bers of the Seventh Maine Regiment will meet
at Grand Army Hall at 8 o'clock to start on
their annual reunion. They will embark on
the steamer Charles Hough on and go to Ire
fethen's landing, where a grand clam bake
will he served
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26
CITY AND VICINITY
New Advertisements ro.Dav.

New ADVERTISEMENTS To-Day.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Temperance Camp Meeting-Sebaeo Lake.
Music Hall-Neck and Neck,
SPECIAL NOTICES.
18th Maine-A Meeting.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
To Let-A Convenient Tenement
portland Earthen Ware M anuiactory.
Housekeepers to Notice-Nrs, j. Wallace.
Lost-Between Locust Street.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Furniture, Carpets, &c = F. o. Bailey & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26

MANY who are suffering from the effects of the
warm weather and are debated ARE advised by ply
sicans to take moderate amounts of whiskey two or
three times during the day. In little while those
who adopt this advice frequently increase the num-
Der of "drinks,' and in time become confirmed in
ebriates. beverage which will not create hrist
for intoxicating liquors, and which is intended espe-
cially for the benefit of debtated persons whether
at home or abroad, is DR.. Schencks Sea Weed Tonic
Containing the juices of many medicinal her BIS, this
toxicating cup. The nourishing and tine life-sup-
porting properties of many valuable natural produce
lions contained in it and well known to medical men
have the most strengthening influence. A single
bottle of the Tonic will demonstrate its valuable
qualities. For debility arising from Sickness over
exertion from any cause whatever, wine glassful
of Sea Weed Tonic taken after meals VIII strengthen
the stomach and create an appetite for wholesome
food. To all who are about leaving their homes we
desire to say that the excellent effects of DIR.
Schenck's seasonable remedies, Sea Weed Tonic, and
Mandrake Pills. are particularly evident when taken
by those who are iDjuriousy affected by change of
water and diet. No person should leave home with
out taking supply of these safeguards along. For
sale by all Druggist. jy14eodSdp&wsn1y
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26

The Poor Little Sufferer will be Immediately
relieved by using Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup for children teething 1t softens the
gums, reduces inflammation, cures wind collie,
allays all pain, and gives the child quiet, natur
al sleep, from which it awakes invigorated and
refreshed.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26

EsooRT.-The Me 'hanic Blues, will meet at
their armory this evening at 81 o'clock to escor
Machigonne Encampment from the depot to
their hall. Members of the Encampments are
requested to join the escort. Coles full band
has been engaged for the &C ,asiou.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26

MUsIcAL.-If the Philharmonic Club Of
Boston come here to give course of concerts,
it will not be until late in the season, as they
are to give concert in the Army & Navy
Course November 18TH
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Please tell the people that you saw their
Advertisement in the PRESS, the circula.
ton of which, per month, exceeds 100000,
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26

NOTICE. would respectfully notify all
those who stand out about paying the usual
price for sprinklng the streets, on account of
the continued wet weather, that they will be
required to pay, next season, the full amount
before they get drop of salt water in front of
their premises. would further add that wet
season is decided damage to the business,
there being less call, while L am obliged to hold
my full force continually in readiness.
a1g21-1w w. H. HALL.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26
Western Cemetery Notice.

RY order Of the Committee Cemeteries and
ID Public grounds shall sell at public auction,
on THURSDAY. the second day of September next,
at O'Clock m, all the iron bars and chains then
remaining in the building in the Western Cemetery
In this city, JAMES s. GOULD,
angI7dtd Superintendent of Burials.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26

BODY FOUND Yesterday afternoon dead
body was washed ashore GEAR Fort PEBBLE.
Coroner Could was nlti6- aod at once went
to the pl ce The body is that of sailor and
is SO much decompos 4 that 1t is impossible to
identify it. There was belt about the waist
and large sheath knife in it. The body was
brought to this city.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26

JUDGE KNIGHT PRESIDING,
WEDNEsDAY.-Anhrew Lang aud John Lang
Search and seizure. Discharged.
Bradbury g. Bradbury
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26

NEW INDUsTRY.-Two young men have,
within few months, purchased the pottery
establishment on Brattle street, just off Port
land street, where they have begun to manu-.
facture a fine line Of fancy pottery work. in
Gliding all kinds of flower pots and large
variety of work in that line which cannot BE-
excelled, The name of the firm is Lamson &
Sway, and they appear to be- deserving young
men. We wish them abundant success.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26

REGIMENTAL REUNIoN.-At the reunion of
the Thirteenth Maine at Old Orchard Tuesday,
the following officers were chosen:
PresIdent-Col. Rust, Haverhill, Mass.
Vice President-Major Grover, Bethel.
Secretary-Wm E. Simmons, Portland.
Executive Committee--Dr. Bates, Yarmouth;
Dr. Gordan, Portland; Lieut.. Myrck, Union;
Capt Andrews, Biddeford; Sergeant Chlcott,
Cherryfeld.
committee consisting of DR. Bates, DR.
Gordon and Capt. Ham of Lewiston, were
chosen to confe- with committees from other
associations in regard to reunion of all the re-
gimental associations next year.
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26

MRS. BENTON will speak Thursday evening
10 the vestry of the Plymouth church, at u
o'clock. Subject, Baalbec, Palymyra and the
Old Land of Bashan and Damascus
The Portland daily press., 1875-08-26

IT is best to buy your fruit jars of B. Adams
& Son, 140 Exchange, corner of Federal.
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