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The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

Colby UNIvERsITY.-A Waterville CORES
pondent writes The students of Colby Univer-
sty are about to receive instruction in military
and gymnastic exercises. Both exercises are
entirely optional, it being in the power of each
student to take part or not as he chooses. The
instructor in the gymnasium is DR.. Wilson,
and in the drill DR.. Crosby, both of Waterville.
About 60 have chosen the gymnastic exercises
and have formed themselves into an assoca-
ton, under whose charge the gymnasium will,
be- The time for exercise for the members will
be half an hour daily at noon. Fifty-four
have joined the military company which is
called the Colby Rifles. The time for drill is
on Wednesday and Saturday of each week.
The state has furnished the company with
Springfield rifles and the company expect
shortly to have uniforms. The officers are to
be elected annually, the Captain from the
Senior, the first lieutenant from the Junior
and the second lieutenant from the Sophomore
classes. At meeting of the company Satur-
day the following officers were elected: Cap
tain A. W. Small; First Lieutenant, VIM. H.
Looney; Second Lieutenant, Nathan Hunt
There is much enthusiasm among the students
in regard to the drill aud all will enter it with
a will
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

BELsHAzzAR.-The Bridgeport Conn. )Stand-
ard, in speaking of this opera, says: In spite
of the unfavorable state of the weather, last
evening, a full house gathered to witness the
presentation of Mr.. j. A. Butterfeld's sacred
opera of Belshazzar, rendered by Bridgeport
talent under the authors personal direction.
The whole affair was success, and was list
ened to during the entire evening, with the
most marked interest and attention. 1t is IN.
necessary to speak of the ground work of the
opera, sirce every one possesses a bible, and
can read it for themselves. The
scenery is good: one scene in particular is very
striking and effective. We allude to that in
which Belshazzar gathers his princes and the
ladies of the court around him for grand
feast, and while the revelry is at it's height the
hand of fire appears, and traces the ominous
words "Mene! Meme! Tekel! Peresp' upon the
wall in characters of fire, to the great conster-
nation of the feasting king, aud his joyous re-
tainers
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21
STATE NE WIS.
ANpRoscoee1N COUNTY.

The following officers have been elected BY
the Sophomore class of Bates College for the
ensuing year: President, E. B. Vining; Vice
President. E. V. Scribner; Secretary, b. S.
Hqrd; Treasurer, F; Fl; Briggs; Orator, j. O.
E. Hussey; Prophet, j. p. James; Odist G. F.
Peaslee; Toast Master, NJ. Adams; Chaplain,
G. w. Phillips; Glass Comm ittee, G. E. Brock
way, f. o. Mower, f. II. Bartlett.
Rev. Father Bates of Auburn is in very fee.
BILE health.
"A base ball club has been organized in the
Auburn Jail.
Rev. Lauriston Reynolds, recent graduate
OF Bangor Theological Seminary, was ordained
as an Evangelist in Auburn Thursday. The
following were the exercises; Reading Of Scrip
lures by Prof. Stanley; prayer by Rev. Mr..
LorIng OF Dover; sermon by Rev. DR. Field of
Bangor After the sermon, the ceremony of
ordination by the laying on of hands was per.
formed. The charge was given by Rev. Mr..
Tinker; the right hand of fellowship by Rev.
Mr. Chalmers of Wilton; closing prayer by
Rev. MIR. Mariner; ard henediction by Rev.
Mr. Reynolds.
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The West Watervlle Union is dead and the
corpse is kicked by the Kennabec Journal.
The people of Ltchfeld had meeting last
week to make arrangements for the annual
town show. The show and fair will be held on
Litchfeld Plains, on Thursday, the 9TH day of
October. An address will be delivered on the
occasion.
PENoBsC0T COUNTY.
Reuel Michaud of VIM, was seriously iniur-
ed Sept 18th by falling on to a saw in a Single
mill. He lost his right hand.
The Bangor Wing says that the shipping
trade at that port is increasing About dozen
vessels were chartered for Southern ports Sat.
urday.
Miss Anna c. Holbrook formerly of Brewer,
has been engaged as alto singer by the Barna-
bee Opera Troupe of Boston.
The Bangor Theological Seminary opens to.
day.
A detective was in Bangor Friday in search
of young lady who had been abducted from
her home by woman supposed to be of doubt
full character He succeeded in obtaining sufi-
Gent information to aid him in tracing the
young lady's whereabouts. She is supposed to
be at work in Lewiston, and will be taken back
to her home in Searsmont.
The Bangor Art Association are intending to
open their fall meeting with an exhibition of
foreign photographs. The opening will occur
some time near the first of next MONTH They
are also talking of opening an art school if a
competent teacher can be procured.
IN GENERAL.
Fish Commissioners Stillwell and Stanley
are going into camp at Phillips pond this week,
where they will fish for black bass to fill prom
lses made to deliver them for other waters.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21
Reported for the Press.l
Y. M. G.. A. Convention.

All the exercises Of Sunday at the Bath con-
vention were of mere devotional character. A
number of the young men gathered at the a.
m. meeting conducted by W. A. Robinson of
Auburn. This was followed by a promise
meeting at 8 a. M, Mr.. Charles M. Bailey in
the chair.
At 2p. nj. an experience meeting occurred,
conducted by w. H. Hobbs. An open air meet
irg was held at 81 p. M, Mr.. Tarbox giving
direction tot and several brethren speaking.
The singing was good, and the audience gath
cred, gave excellent attention.
In the evening union gospel meeting was
held IN the Central church, the churches of the
city uniting generally in the service; the gen.
eral topic of the evening being the scripture
question, "What must do to be saved?''
Interesting remarks were made by several
clergymen and laymen, the large audience,
many of whom were young people, giving the
closest attention.
Several of the brethren visited the Reform
Club meeting at the same hour and assisted in
the exercises, which were very interesting
about 30 signing the pledge. There were six
Associations, represented by fourteen delegates.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

NJ. G. M. A.-The committee of the Maine
Charitable Mechanic Association upon the es-
Enlistment of an evening school for mechani.
cal instruction, report that they shall open a
free evening school at Mechanics Hall for in
structing young men in drawing and designing,
about the Middle of November. Capable in
structors are provided, and the school will be
great benefit to large class of young men. 1t
will continue three months
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

GoRHAM-The North street Methodist Sum-
day School in Gorham held very interesting
concert Sunday afternoon. Miss Sawyer pre-
sided at the organ, and the school sang delight
fully The readings and Rotations were ex-
cellent and the whole service passed off finely
The religious interest in the school is good and
increasing. The library has been largely in
creased recently. Nearly the entire school has
taken the total abstinence pledge.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

DEATH AT SEA.-Sunday afternoon John
Blake, one of the crew Of the schooner High
fly, fell from small boat while hauling in an
mackerel seine off Seguin Light. He was at
once rescued, but died ia short time, proba-
bly, from heart disease. He was of intemper,
ate habits and formerly kept drinking saloon
on Fore street. His body was brought to this
CITY YESTERDAY for burial
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

AcciDENr.-Two ladies from out of town left
q team standing on the corner of Middle and
Exchange streets yesterday afternoon when
carriage passing up Middle street, struck the
wagon, turning it completely over and breaking
the thills and injuring the harness. The ladies
were obliged to have the wagon aud harness
repaired before they could return homo
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21
JEsDAY MORNING, SEPT. II, 1875
CITY AND VICINITY
new AdyerrIsemsnts To-day.

new A0veFt1semchhS
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
State Fair-Pfogramme.
Boston x Maine RailIoad-Maine State Fair
Temperance Meeting-Preble Chapel.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
DR.. r. 7. Wilde,
NEW ADVERTISEMENT
For Baltimore-J. Nickerson.
Assignes's Sale-Cogia Hassan.
Maine General Hospital.
For Sale-Upham q Gardiner.
Notice to the Public DIR. Marshall
Store to be Let-Wm. II. ferris.
Real Estate on Oak St-Wm. III. Jerris.
Rents-John G. Proctor.
Vaults Cleaned-R. Gibson.
Copartnership Notice.
To Rent-A Convenient Rent.
To Lett. Taylor.
Mind It-Hodgdon & Soule.
Heaps of New Goods-Nelson & Co.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Household Furniture-F. o. Bailey 81 Co.
Horses-Morgan & Dow.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

CORRECTIONAL the article on Estate Street
Repair" in yesterdays issue, the types made
Mr.. Howe to say that with "pebbles' a gravel
or paved surface could be secured. What he
did say was, that with either wood or iron used
to build the BRIDGE a gravel or paved surface
could be secured.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21
Superior Court.

fSWptTIUE CVuFE,
SEPTEMBER CRIMINAL TERM, 1875. sYMoNps j..
PRESIDING.
MONDAY. State VS.. William II. Benson. Indict-
ed for incest, in living with his niece as man and
wife, Respondentdenies that his wife is his niece.
On trial.
Libby. County Attorney.
Howard & Cleaves for defendant.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

THE CHALLENGE CUP RACE AT the annual
regatta for the challenge cup, the Rival won
the cup in the third class. Soon after the Mist
challenged her to sail again for the cup, which
she did with the same result. Again she was
challenged, and the race came off Saturday af-
terneon. There was a brisk south southwest
wind, and the yachts started well. The Mist
got the best start leaving at hr. SO min. 80
sec. The Rival got off at hr. IS min. 40 Sec
The Rival arrived in at hr 10 min. 81 4ec.,
retaining the cup. The Mist arrived at hr.
% min. IS sec.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

ALLEN MlssIoN.-The public are cordially
invited to attend the religious service at the
Allen Mission this evening. Mrs. Clark will
be present to sing and to speak. AS she is to
return to New York this week, to engage in
the work of the Water street mission, this will
probably be the last opportunity of listening to
this charming singer and entertaining speaker.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

FRosT.-Vhere was heavy frost yesterday
morning, nearly all over the State. In some
localities fog melted it. The frost of Satur-
day night Sept. 18th, killed corn on low land
in this county, but in the Kennebec region vines
were untouched until Monday morning.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

MARROW EscAPE.-As the Grand frank
train was passing through Commercial street
yesterday, 'longshoreman attempted to get
on, but lost his hod and was dragged some
distance. His clothe, were badly torn but,
strange 10 say he was but slightly injured
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

W. T. Wood has been elected director of the
Portland and Rochester in place of r. e. Wood,
deceased.
Hon. Lot NJ Morrill, is at the Falmouth
Hotel.
Hon. j. G. Blaine and wife are spending
few days at Moosehead Lake.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

THE JAIL BREAKERs.-There is nothing new
in regard to the escaped Jail birds. 1t is re-
ported, however, that Watson took the Grand
Trunk train at South Paris on Saturday, and is
now in Montreal. Nothing is heard from Nc
Carthv
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

They will furnish in all this season, for differ.
ent lakes, 1000 of these fish.
The following patents have been issued TO
citizens OF this state: Landing nets, Charles f.
Mason, Auburn; animal shearing machines.
George +. Evans, Poland,
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

MARINE AcoIDENT.-A dispatch to the Mer
chants Exchange yesterday morning announ-
ces that the brig Minnie miller was stranded in
the gale of the 9Th inst, and she will probably
prove total loss. She was owned by twelve
gentlemen of this city. The Minnie Miller is
227 tons burden, bull t in 1859 at Columbia by
e. Blackler, and was formerly owned by j. s.
Winslow & Co. of Portland. She cost her
present owners $4,000.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

THE MUsEUM.-"Under the Gaslight'' like
other good things, improves by repetition, and
the second week of its performance is more en-
tertaining than the first, good as that was. The
play runs smooth, the actors display more spir
it, the scenic and mechanical effects are better
The song introduced by Mr.. Arnold is an at
tractive addition. His fine voice is heard to
unusual advantage in the "Muleteer," and his
rendition of that song never fails to call forth
warm applause. eStrangers in the city in at
tendance on the fair will do well to spend an
evening at the Museum. They will witness an
entertaining play, some fine acting, and start
ling scenic effects. Those who like music will
be gratfied to hear Mr.. Arnold sing, and will
be pleased with the excellent orchestra.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Please tell the people that you saw their
Advertisement in the PRESS. the crcula.
ton Of which, per month, exceed, IOO, 1000.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

NICE new style dress goods just received.
Come and see them. RINEs BROS.
sep201w
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

KENDALL q WHITNEY have received their
annual Importation of Dutch Dubious roots
cant10.ddt
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

DIR. o. FITZGERALD will return to Portland
Thursday, Sept. 23d, p. m. and remain until
Saturday at one o'clock p. M. and examine all
who may call on him free of charge at the U.
s. Hotel. Come in the forenoon. sept18-d1w
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21
Brief JOtiings.


The Allan mail steamer Scandinavian from
Liverpool arrived at Quebec Sunday at ten
O'Clock a. M, with 81 cabin and IA steerage
passengers.
The ship Tam O'Shanter recently launched
at Freeport, was built by Messrs Soule not
Sewall. as printed yesterday.
The boys of IA, P. II. S., are requested to
meet at the armory of the Portland Cadets this
evening at 730.
A lecture will be delivered on Father
Mathews birthday, the 18th of October be-
fore the Catholic Temperance Union at their
hail.
The schooner Highhyer, Capt. Godfrey, of
Gloucester. has stocked 700 barrels of mackerel
the past fortnight.
On the morning of November 49, Spica Vir-
ganis, a wellknown star of the first magnitude,
will be occulted by the moon. The immersion
behind the moons bright limb will occur about
20 minutes before two o'clock and continue
one hour.
Edward Carswell of Canada, an eloquent
speaker, will lecture on temperance at Prebe
Chapel this evening.
Michael Ly nch of Salem has challenged Mr..
Stewart of this city, or M. Ahern of Boston to
TOM single scull race for $3.50.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

A WRECKED ScHooNER.-AlfredJ j. Leavitt,
keeper of the lighthouse on Boon Island re-
ports that the wreck Of schooner apparently
about 100 tons burden, was seen about two
miles east of that station Saturday morning.
The fore part of her was under water to the
top of his foremost, and only small part of
her quarter was out of the water. There were
two reefs taken in her mainsail. and she was
apparently anchored, as she did not move at
all. The name on her stern is Brutus.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

FLOWER PoTs for sale by Kendall & Whit
ney at manufacturers prices. sept1S-d6t
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

The BLACK CRooK.-The Black Crook in all
its glory opened the season at Music Hall last
evening-and the glory was rather dim. In
deed, the performance was little more than
dress rehearsal. By tonight the play will
doubtless run smoother and prove more salts
factory. The representation differs little from
previous ones. The Serpents' Glen, Grotto of
Stalacta, Castle of Wolfenstein, &C., were as
terrifying as usual and gorgeous as usual. Her
zog was fair, Grippe poor, Rodolphe pretty, and
Stalacta buxom. The premiere danseuse was
passable, the ballet poor and i'll trained. Some
new and pretty effects were introduced in the
way of scenery and business. The acrobatic
feats were excellent, and the best part of the
show. The Snow brothers and their wonder
full trained dogs are always pleasing. The first
actwas marred by the Introduction of the stu
pidest of all stupidities a Dutch Comedian
This part of the performance is rather more de.
cent than the rest and not half as AMUSING
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

To Mcthers-Mrs. WinslOw's Soothing
SYRUP for children is an old and we'll tried
years, and never known to fail, II not only
relieves the child from pain, but invigorates
the stomach and bowels, cures wind collie, and
to the mother.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

LADIES Heavy Merino Vests, all sizes, at
30 cts at Anderson's below q. S. Hotel.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

CALL at the blue Store" for Elmwood Co.
lars.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21
TO Let.

NHE upper rent 1876 Congress Street, to a family
without children. Rent $500. Possession Oct,
ISL Apply 10 L. TAYLOR,
sep2ldtf 17S Commercial Street.
The Portland daily press., 1875-09-21

r. $. WEBSTER will supply Elmwood Collars
to all.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07
GROCERIES.


1DoOGRIHS! J
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07

planted with trees, and made one oil
the most valuable parts OF the iafni,
instead of "a barren, worthe!ess spof.-
Trees planted IN such spots must be
protected from stock till they become
large enough TO protect themselves.
and they will then give a pleasant
shade in the summer, and be great
protection from winter wind. In
many western farms there are sink
holes, and rough spots, which are en-
tircly unproductive, and which might
well be planted with trees, as the value
of the land is nothing and in few
years sufficient wood can be cnt TO give
quite an income. Fence corners which
cannot be plowed, will give room for
several trees. A row may be planted
to good advantage along the fence on
the south side of a road, as there the
shade will not injure the growing
crops. Many trees can be planted by
the side OF stream, or on land which
is too wet for cultivation. If an effort
is made, it will be surprising to sec
how many trees can be placed on
farm, without taking up a foot OF val
liable land or reducing the amount of
any other crop. Farmers should Think
of this aud next spring act accord
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07
Whore TO Plant Trees.

Many trees are annually lost because
they arc planted in situations which
are entirely unsuited TO their growth.
The planter Is too apt to select the va
rites which he wants. and plant them
where ever he wants trees. regardless
OF the soil or location. We too often
see willows aud el,ns planted on dry.
rocky hills where they can never make
more than a feeble stunted growth,
while oak and chestnuts are expected
to grow WIKI their roots copstan,ly
soaked in wafer. This utter disregard
of the natural soil aud situation for
tres. has been the cause of numberless
failures, aud Il is only by giving due
attention 10 this very important point
that we can hope to reach success in
cultivating forest trees for profit. Er-
cry farmer ought to cultivate more or
less trees Cor the protection they give
to his building, orchards and crops,
aud on every farm there are many odd
spots which are almost entirely unpre-
dnctiye. aud which with very little
trouble, might be made TO raise a very
profitable crop of trees. The rough.
stony land which Is almost worthless
for pasture, may almost always be
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1875-01-07
Cotton.

Last year there were shipped and
ginned at Parsons thirty-one bales. the
product OF cotton grown within few
miles of this city. This year twenty
bales have already been shipped. Last
year the following parties living near
here, had the following acres of cot
ton: Mr.. Mathson, twenty acres; Mr..
Dick, twelve acres G.. Reasoner, ten
acres; JAS. Jewell, twelve acres Mr..
Davis, ten acres. Cotton growing in
this section is 40 longer an expert
ment, it is success. 1t has been tried
for two successive years, under unfa-
yorabie circumstances. There is good
reason TO believe that where one acre
was planted this year ten will be
grown next year. Aud farmers are
learning that in a diversity of crops is
The great source and secret of wealth.
Cotton is grown much the same as
corn, 1t should be planted about the
same time as early corn planting. II
is planted in drills, the drill rows
being about three and one-ha!f feet
apart, After the plants get good
stand the rows are thinned out aud
the culture is about the same as corn.
1t must be plowed frequently and kept
free from weeds il good crops are ex-
pected.
Men with big families should grow
cotton. This applies especially to
southern Kansas. The picking re-
cures a good deal of labor, and in this
labor thc children are as useful as men.
In well-reguaied families when chill
dren have proved good crop, cotton
culture viii prove doubly successful.
High lands are better than bottom
lands. if equally rich. Cotton abhors
too much wctuess, but must have
rich, fertile soil to feed upon, being n
great feeder.
The cotton from here is ranked in
st. Louis with the best Texas staple,
the quality being all that could be de
sired. The experiments made upon
quite large scale, but under unfayor-
able circumstances, two years in sue
cession. and latitude, climate, and soil
pointing to southern Kansas as a IA
vorite locality for the cotton plant. we
may reasonably expect that in q few
years its cotton vii! be one of the
largest crops in this country. Not all
corn. nor all wheat. nor all cotton, nor
all agriculture of any sort makes
county or state rich, or independent.
In the diversity of crops and the es-
Enlistment Of manufactures among
them alone can our western farmers
become wealthy and self-sustaining
Parsons Sua.