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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-08-27

New SwEDEN.-A correspondent who has
from time to time visited the Swedish COLONY
and who has not been very enthusiastic be.
lever in the ultimate success Of the emigration
scheme, writes from that settlement as follows:
The improvement in the condition of the
Swedes is marked. Their crops are better than
they have ever raised before and they have a
much larger breadth sown to grain than any
previous year There are but three or four
families that require assistance, and they on
account OF sickness. They are doing better as
wnole than the settlers on any other new
plantation in Aroostook county, They are re-
markably healthy. There mas been but one
death within two years, and that was girl of
III years who died of chronic disease. There is
quite large amount of haying 20 be done in
this vicinity yet, owing to the season being so
wet Crops generally look WELL Some fields
OF potatoes aud wheat are rusting. There will
be seven starch factories in operation this sea-
son in the county. viz: at Houlton, New Lin
erick, Bridgewater, Presque Isle, Maysville,
Caribou and Fort Fairfield. The Carbon Fac.
tory Co. expects 10 use about CO. 900 bushels this
season, paying % cents per bushel.
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BASE BALL.-Saturday Afternoon the Reso'
lutes and Dry Goods will meet again on Pre-
sumpscot Park to try their skill in playing the
national game. The Dry Goods have been
practicing since the last game and now think
they can beat the champions. The Dry Goods
DO play fine game and there are those whs
think they are sure to win the game to-mor.
row. If so, base ball will be exciting in this
vicinity for the rest of the season.
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Administrators Sale.

PURSUANT 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, viii offer for
sale at public auction on Wednesday, 18th day Of
Septembsr 1875 next, at Ii O'Clock in the forenoon
all the right title aud interest which said Wood had
at the date of his disease in and 10 that valuable
parcel of land situated on 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 wideDed and foru ing
part of Pearl Street extended, together with all
the rights, title and interest which the subscriber
in bis individual capacity has in the premises.
The parcel has about 1857 ninety-ye feet front on
Middle Street by about (194) one hundred ninety
four feet depth-containing about $4,000 nineteen
thousand square feet, with an aggregate Of about
(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 land-most of the basement walls
are 10 complete order for rebuilding
Sale on the premises. Terms cash on delivery OF
deed. 81 JOSEPH IISIFY
Administrator Of the estate Of j. M. Wood, de-
ceased with the will annexed. .'If'T
u. o. BAILEY a. Co.. Auctioueers.
Portland August 18th, 1875. augi1dtd
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RETURN OF THE Last night
the Machigonue Encampment returned from
their excursion. About ten O'Clock a number
of the Odd Fellows of this city, under escort of
the Mechanic Blues Lieut.. Rich, and accompa-
MED by Coles Band, marched from Odd Eel
lows Hall up Congress to Free. to Middle, to
Exchange, Congress, Chestnut, TO the Roches-
ter station. 1t was expected that the train
would be in at TO- 45, but it was au hour late.
On the arrival of the train, the Commandery
were received and escorted through Myrtle,
Congress, Middle and Exchange streets to the
Odd Fellows Hail. They report an excellent
time
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A CHALLENGE.-The Boston Advertiser an
nounces that either Davis or Plaisted cal make
match to row mile straight-away ON the
Charles River, two weeks from signing art-
Giles, with Darby q. Probaska, for $1,000 side,
by calling at IA Charles street, Boston Of
course Davis will not consider the challenge
until he pulls the race with Plaisted next week.
An attempt was made to prevent the paving
of the pools on the Davis race, in Boston
Wednesday, but Mr.. J. Fl. Fitz, the pool seller,
decided that he was bound stand to by the de-
cison of the referee The men from this city
who bet on Davis are ''flush'
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% RUNAwAYs "A horse belonging to Little.
field & Wilson ran away on Commercial street
yesterday and ran down Browns wharf, where
he collided with another horse, cutting him
badly. The wagon brought up against build
ing and the horse was caught.
span of horses attached to one Of Fernald
& Sawyer's hacks rau away from the Eastern
depot yesterday morning aud went nearly to
the upper end of Congress street before they
were captured. No damage.
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MuncipaI Court.

JUDGE KNIGHT PRESIDING.
THURsDAY.-Elen Powell. Intoxcation Thirty
days. Brown.
JaMes ID. Moore. Search and seizure. Discharged.
Mattocks 81 Fox.
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MUSIC HALL-On Monday evening the
justly celebrated Georgia Mnstrels will make
their last appearance for the season at Music
Hall. On this occasion an excellent pro-
eramme is provided, and to add to the attract.
tions Mr.. Wallace King, formerly of the liver
sisters will appear Reserved seats can be SCI
cured in advance at the box Office.
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REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded in this
county yesterday,
BrIdgton-Lot OF land on High street in
Brldeton village, from VIM. A. Stevens and
Albion Ell. Burnham to Perley z, Burnham.
Consideration 5000.
Pownal-Lot of land containing one-fourth OF
an acre, with the building thereon, from Jo-
seph Small to North Pownal Dairying Associa-
ton. Consideration 1926.
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THE METHODIST MISSION OF PORTLAND
AND VlCINITY.-This mission is succeeding far
beyond the most sanguine expectations of its
best friends. The glory of God is being won
derfully revived. Christ's ''little flock is re-
ceiving quickening grace. The community is
waking up to the moral interest of the young.
The temperance cause is receiving public at
tention, and the earnest cry of Gods laborers
is that the outside and inside of Portland may
speedily receive mighty Pentecostal baptism
and thereby blossom as the rose Meetings for
prayer, praise, Christian testimony and Gospel
preaching are established at different pon' s
and well attended; and the lovers and special
promoters of living, earnest Christianity are
rejoicing, and such supporters will receive our
most grateful thanks. Let all be assured that
the special aim Of this mission is to seek and
save the LOST; and we ask all charitable Chris
tians to pray for its future success Next Sab
bath, (Aug. 29tb,) at 10a a. m, an old fash
Toned Love Feast will be held in Harmon's fine
hall, West-end, Portland. All are cordially
invited to be present. Seats free TE
JOHN GIBSON, Missionary,
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SLIGHT ACCIDENT.-As the down train over
the Ogdensburg was heating the Sebago Lake
station last evening, one of the springs on the
baggage car broke. This caused the brake bar
to break and the train was stopped. Fortu-
nately no damage was done to the track and
the car was left and the train proceeded.
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NECK AND NECK.-Next Tuesday and
Wednesday Mr.. e. T. Stetson, the popular
tragedian, will appear at Music Hall in the
sensational drama entitled "Neck and Neck -
The drama is full of exciting scenes and start
ling situations and will no doubt draw full
houses each evening Reserved seats will be
for sale Saturday morning 81
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Eryehnrg Camn Meeting

The camp-meeting at Martha's Grove tegan
Tuesday. The weather has been all that could
be desired. The grove is one of the most beau
tiful and surrounded by mountains. the scenery
is sublime Messrs. Nutter,i Kimoall and
Leavitt have put the grounds in excellent con-
dition There arc between thirty and forty
tents and cottages already up and others are
going up.
Rev. T. Luce the presiding elder, opened the
meeting by reading Pentecostal passages of
Scripture and made remarks which inspired
] and directed the thought and object of the
meeting The key note was "Jesus for all and
all for Jesus" Mighty to save.
Wednesday. 10 a. IN. Rev. Mr.. Blades of
| Cornish preached from the words of Moses:
| 'sWho is on the Lords side?" He spoke of
| the "Confict of Ages, between right and
| wrong, truth and error, and sin and holiness
1t was an earnest call to work for Jesus.
Rev. Mr. McCurdy of Lawrence, Mass, gave
a touching ties timony. Many at the altar re-
ported themselves as on the Lords side.
At2p. m. Rev. Mr.. Patterson of Conway
gave vigorous and practical discourse on the
bondage ami the freedom. spoken of in the With
aud With chapters of Romans.
Att in the evening services were held in the
Fryeburg tent and Chestnut street, Portland,
tent, which were marked with tokens of power
and victory for Jesus.
THURSDAY,
Thursday, 10a a. M, Rev. Mr.. DeHnges of
Baldwin, preached from these words: What
think We of Christ? He spoke of Christ as a
man, philanthophist, teacher, priest, king and
Saviour. The audience was held in deep at
tention by the speaker. What will you do
with Jesus, will you accept or reject him? was
applied with great power by Rev. Mr.. Thinner
man and the Rev. l. Luce, the presiding elder
Abou. twenty arose in the audience as accept
ing Jesus as their Saviour Rev. Mr. Johnston
of Pine street church, Por land. closed the
morning service by most fervent prayer for
the seekers of salvation.
At2 p. m. Rev. Mr.. Collins of Cape Eliza
beth Depot, preached on preparation or fitness
for heaven-Col l, II. He stated that the law
Of fitness or adaptation was the law of God in
nature and grace-in the material, mental and
moral words, fitting character for earth and
heaven.
Rev. Mr.. Johnston of Portland will preach
this forenoon, and Rev. d B. Randall in the
afternoon. The working force was augmented
last evening by the arrival of Mr. and Mrs.
johnson, Mrs Hart and Mrs. Clark, the camp.
meeting singer, all of New York, who are re-
naming over to attend the temperance camp
meeting at Sebago Lake next week.
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THE CHALLENGE CUP REGATTA.-The yacht
Georgia, Capt. Hall, and Casco, Capt. Soule,
raced for the challenge cup yesterday after
noon The wind was light and the boats made
fair lime The Georgia started at exactly two
O'Clock and the Casco one minute and ten sec
onds later. The Georgia led for some time and
won the rsce in little over four hours easy
When the Georgia came over the line the
Casco was a. Spring Point Ledge. The result
was surprise to all, as it was thought that
the Casco would beat. The Georgia measures
80 feet IA inches. The Casco So feet Ia
inches
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Business Notes.

Burnham & Morrill, at their factory in Ma
chas put up 1000 cans of bluebe1ries, or about
125 bushels one day last week. The berries
cost about $3.50 cash, which goes mainly to the
pickers
j Winslow Jones has given contracts for the
manufacture of 5000 boxes each to O S. Turuer
of NV Vineyard, and Charles Bartlett of New
Portlaud, for his corn canning establishment at
Pennington.
The brig Ellen M. Mitchell was launched at
Machiasport, Aug. ID. She is owned entirely
by the builder, Capt. VIM. Mitchell, and to be
commanded by Capt W. AFRO Eaton; j. H.
Seavy master carpenter. Sewell Stuart COM
peted the work of rigging Aug. 10, and the E.
M. NJ. was ready for sea. She sailed Aug. 90
for Shulee where she will be loaded with spars
and deal for Liverpool, Eng
The Chrooicle says that business interests are
revivng at Pennington Falls. Mr. Atwood
machine shop is doing an extensive business,
employing some eight or ten men.-The
foundry is in full blast, with more work on
hand than it can readily accomplish, and the
work increasing. -Mr. Clapp of Massachu-
sets has just secured satisfactory rents and
commences at once the manufacture of all
kinds of wagon and cart wheels.
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CATHOLIC ORPHAN AsYLUM.-The various
societies in this city in crested in the welfare of
the Catholic Orphan Asy lum prop ,se to unite
IN an excursion to the islands Wednesday,
sept. 1st. Further particulars will be found
o. haro
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CITY AND VICINITY
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN,
State Fair-1s75 w. P. Wingate.
A Sunday Train-Portland & Ogdensburg R. r.
Catholic Orphan Asylum-Excursion
SPECIAL NOTICES.
l. o. o. F.-Members of Ligonia LODGE.
Citizens Mutual Relief Association.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Oysters-James Freeman.
Base Balls. Bats, &c.-C. Day, Jr., & Co.
Boardeis Wanted-Mrs. Mathews.
For Sale-A New Tomb
City of Portland-Sealed Proposals.
Isle Gloves-0wen & Moore
Wanted-A Small Tenement
Clock for Sale-An Old Fashioned,
Wanted-Informaliop
Strawberry Plants-John Olesop,
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WHY WAS IT?-A large number of those
who have attended the temperance camp meet
ing at Old Orchard wish to know why the
meetings Were closed Wednesday evening
when il was expressly stated that they would
not be closed until Thursday evening.
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Maine Woman's Temperance Union.

In the daily proceedings of the temperance
camp meeting an account of the organization
OF the organization of the Maine Women's
Temperance Union was given; but as the asso-
citation desires to have more general attention
called to the society, we publish the list of off
GERS and also publish the resolutions adopted
which have been sent to us by Mrs Thomas
Quinby, secretary of the preliminary meeting,
The officers are as follows: President, Mrs. c.
+. Allen of Ornuo; vice presidents, Mrs. Henry
E. PreDtiss Of Bangor Mrs. Francis Need of
Bddeford, Mrs. Rev. Asa Dalton of Portland,
Mrs. Gov. Dingley of Lewiston; Cor Sec., Miss
Mariana Gaines of Saco Recorder, Mrs. G.
E. Taylor of Portland; Treasurer, Mrs. T.. M
N. Stevens Of Deering; Delegates to the Wom-
ans National Temperance Convention at Gin
cnnati, Nov. II, 1876 Miss E. Scales of Port
land, Mrs. Gov. Dingley of Lewiston, Mrs DR.
Brickett OF Augusta, Mrs. Henry E. Prentiss
of Bangor.
4 The following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That we realize the important DO
stion OF the State of Maine as the standard
bearer in the conflict of he moral forces of oul
nation against the liquor traffic; and that we
will, by the help of God, do all in our power to
secure the organization of woman's temper
ance union IL. every town and village for the
purp 'se of educating public sentiment
Res0tUed, That with the co operation of the
women of the State of Mane that has enjoyed
so many years the privileges of the Maine
Liquor Law, we will endeavor SO to educate the
youth in our schools and streets, that the abso
lutte enforcement of our law, even In our largest
towns, shall be rendered practicable within the
next ten years.
ReSo.Ued, That we have especial pride and
pleasure in the reform clubs of our State; that
we rejoice in their recognition of the Divine
Providence by which they stand and that we
Will do all in our power to aid them by our
prayers, our sympathies and our CO operation
HeSot0ed, That we are not unmiudfui of our
Indebtedness to the kind Providence which has
gwen US our homes 10 the pioneer prohibition
State, thus greatly mitigating the temptations
OF our dear ones, and that we do most earnestly
urge upon the Christian men of Maine the duty
OF exercising the elective franchise as power,
for the use, and for The right use of which t1e
are responsible to God.
ResoIUed That the church of Christ Gods
Chief agency for the uproohng of evil and the
establishment of good should make temperance
teaching, by the pulpit, prayer and conference
meetings part of her regular illustrations.
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THE SEA SERPENT The schooner Emily
Holder Capt. Frederick York, which arrived
at this port yesterday, bring a story that cor
roborates all that has been told in reference to
the existence Of the sea serpent. The captain
states that on Sunday, the 22d inst, when the
schooner was ten miles s. S. W. of Matincus,
and moving under three knot breeze, the fin
of fish was seen about 800 yards off. The
men first thought that it was sword fish, but
upon closer examination they saw a large neck
project out of the water about ten feet. The
neck was abont as large as barrel. The
schooner attempted to get near to the creature
but be dove, and as he did so be brou- hit his
tail round with VIII SIX, the end of it striking
the stern of the schooner with slap that made
the craft SILVER aud set the crockery spinning
in the pantry. Next
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The Odd Fellows at Fi.chburg.

The Machigonne Encampment had gala
day in Fitchburg Wedn esday. They we're re-
ceived at the depot by King David Encamp-
ment of Fitchburg and Wachusett Encamp-
ment of Worcester. The streets were lined with
citizens and ladies as the procession started on
their mile march to the or funds of the Worces.
ter North Agricultural Society. The road had
been nicely watered and the march was not
very fatigueing. At one point was an inscrip-
ton, press on, be not dsmayed," but no one
was at all dismayed. In good time the compa-
MES arrived at their destination and were made
comfortable at once at the exhibition building.
As soon as all were ready the Encampments
proceeded mp stairs to the dining hall, where a
vero fine collation. had been spread. A bless
ing was asked by ex Chaplain d. G. Brick, aft
er which the brethren fell to with an appetite
sharpened by their march.
After dinner Mr.. Joel of the King David
Encampment welcomed the visitors in a few
remarks Grand Scribe Cum mings of this city
responded in behalf of the Portland visitors.
After the remarks of Mr.. Cummings the COM
pany adjourned to the outside of the building,
where an hour or so was spent in kicking foot
ball and other sports, including witnessing an
exciting horse trot upon the track of the Socie-
ty. They then marched through the prin ,ipal
streets of the city to the Common, and had
dress parade, after which supper was furnished
at the hotel. In the evening there was a grand
promenade and dance at the City Hall.
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The NATIVE WINE question again. On the
tenth OF this month one of the York county
sheriffs seized quantity of black cherry wine
OF Mr.. Butler of Springvale, and the trial came
off on the oath inst. w. Fl. Vinton of this city
and Judge Tapley of Saco appeared for the de-
fendant After short examination the Court
became satisfied that they had no case. the de-
tendant was discharged and the wine returned.
The wine in question was manufactured by W.
5. Mains, the we'll known manufacturer of
dozen or more different kinds of Pure Wines
1T is best to buy your fruit jars of b. Adams
q Sop, 140 Exchange, corner of Federal.
aug 7-dSlWtf
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NoTIcE.-I 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 am obliged to hold
my full force continually in readiness.
adg21-1w w. H. HALL,
ECONOMICAL Me- FOODS cents will buy
package of Sc Moss FarIn lie, m ade from pure
IRISH moss, whlcn W II make 80 kinds of dishes,
such as cak pies, buildings, etc, or 10 quarts
OF custar 8, jeiies, creams, Charlotte Russo,
blanc range, etc. Sold by all Druggists and
GrIcers. apr16eod daw1y
PERIODICALS. -ScribreI's and the Atlantic
for September have been received, and
are for sale at Wentworth's, No 553
Congress street, corner of Oak street.
at Hall L. Davis, Exchange street, and Au-
gustus Robinsons, under the falmouth Hotel,
ALSO at the boolS and periodical depot of
Messrs Fessenden Brothers, Lancaster Hall.
Also at the newspaper and periodical depot of
Geo. H. Marquis, No so Exchange street, and
az the book, periodical and newspaper estab
ments OF G. r. Chisholm & Bro. in the East
ern and Grand Trunk depots.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Please tell the people that you saw their
Advertisement in the PRESS, the circula.
ton of which, per month, exceeds 100000.
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Western Cemetery Notice.

pY order Of the Committee on Cemeteries and
10 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
i'll this city JAMES s. GOULD.
angl7dtd Superintendent of Burials.
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Wante
Clock for SaIo

INFORMATION of Carl Abel, or his relations
i re idents of Portland, Maine, in 1866. Please
address c. A. BRANDT, 400 Fulton Street, Brook
lyn. N. Y. au27d1W
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CITY OF PORTLAND.
BOarders Wanted.
For Sale.

A NEW TOMB in Evergreen Cemetery; in every
n respect it is most desirable. The proprietor is
about to leave the City, and it will be sold at low
price. 1t can be examined by calling Mr.. Charles
Ramsey, is daily at his Office there about the
grounds and Is authorized to make the sale.
aug27 d3t*
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The Machias Union says that there is some
complaint of potato blight, but not very general
yet.
Inc Union saws that on last Thursday the
factory took in 23O bushels of bueberries. A,
$l92 per bushel, the price paid to sellers, the
sum realized was $44l 60. That was one days
work The receipts of berries were large each
day last week, so that the aggregate cash dis
6urse ment for berries must have been $500 to
$500 during the week! One man and INC
small boys earned last week nearly $25 pick
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Wanred

A N old-fashiOned, tall Clock, in good repair.
"A NO. EXCHANGE STREET.
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