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FIGHT BETWEEN A TURKISH NON
ITOR AND SOME TORPEDO BOATS.

A most interesting affair occurred on the
Danube, viz: a fight between a Turkish
monitor and four Russian torpedo boa,s,
somewhere nepr The mouth of the Aluta.
This monitor bad beer giving the Russians
o good deal Of tIouble, and showed an
amount Of activity and cucr4y very unusual
with the Turks, continually Smelling the
Russian batteries and destroying the
beats. The Russians accordingly deter
mined to destroy it,
. -Four torpedo boats were prepared,
and sent against The monitor. Hiding
behind an island, they lay in wait, and
when the vessel was steamirg past sud-
deny darte& ont from their hiding.place.
sud bore down on her in broad day
lhls monitor, it soon Became evident,
was handled ard commanded in a very
different manner from Others with hich
the Russians have had to deal here. With
wonderful quickness and skill she was
prepared foI action, and nothing daunted
by The late OF others, made a successful
defence against the four terrible enemies
a dtterce OF which The Russians sneak
with The greatest admiration. Her com
mander BEGAN by likewise thrusjing cut
torpedoes on The end Of long spars thus
threatening the boats with the dangpr OF
beng blown into tie air first, at The sam
time opening a terrible fire on them with
NnfaIl arms aud mitrailItuse. He besides
manGuyred his boat IN "A most skilful man.
ner, with a dexterity and address which,
with the torpedOes protecting, made it
impossible for the Russian boats to ap-
pr"ach sufficiently near. He besides
tIlet to run them down, and very nearly
succeeded IN doing so. TIE reason soon
became evident. The commander was a
European, whom the Russians believed
was an EngliShman, aud who directed the
movements from the deck. He was
PLAINLY visible all the time, aud was "A tall
man, with a 'oag blonde beard parted in
the middle lie STOOD with lis hands in
his pockets. giving orders in the cuImest
manner possible"
According to the description telegraph
eli, the torpedo boats continued their at
tempts for more than an hour, fitting
round the moni;or ond seeking the Oppor-
tunlty to get at her. but without success.
The monitor was equally active in trying
to run them down, avoiding q collision by
quick aud skiIful movements, backing
and advancing, turning, and ~ploughing the
water into foam as she pursued or avoided
her tiny but dangerous adversaries "a
lion attacked by a rat:-
sat one moment one launch, in rspid
maneuvreS, found itself between the moni-
tor and the shore, with no great distance
between them. The monitors head was
IN the other direction. but her commander
instantly began backing her down on the
torpedo boat, with the intention of crush
ing it against the bank. Just at this mo.
ment the engineer Of the launch was
wounded. There was some confusion
and delay in starting the engines, while
the current carried her head aground in
such q position as to render escape impos-
slble. One Of the crew sprang out into
the water and pushed the ground. while
another started the engines just 10 time to
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25

PORTLAND MECHANIC BLUEs.-The mem.
bers of the Portland Mechanic Blues met at
their armory Saturday evening and were in
spected by Lieut.. Col. J. Marshall Brown.
Everything was found to be in capital order,
and the men were complimented for their fine
appearance. At the close of the inspection the
election of captain took place, Col. Brown
presiding. First Lieut. Fl. H. Eich received
an unanimous election. Second Lieut. Illsley,
was rendered the position left vacant by Lieut..
Rich's promotion, but he declined to accept.
Mr. r. T. Mcclellan was elected. Capt. Rich
invited the company to Reeds, where a fine
supper was served
Today the 18th anniversary of the Blues will
take place at Little Chebeague Chandlers
Band will furnish the music, and will escort
the invited guests and company from the
Preble House at half past seven this morning
to the boat at Portland Pier. A fine time is
expected
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25
TEXAS LAND.


The following letter has been received from
Gov. Hubbard of Texas, addressed to Governor
Common, in reply to letter sent, asking about
the free homes offered
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.
STATE OF TEXAS,
Austin, May 80, 1877.
To His Ercellency Selden Connor, Governor of
Maine, augusta, Me-:
Dear Sir-I have the honor to acknowledge
receipt OF your communication Of the 25th
inst, enclosing circular headed stFree Homes
and Free Transportation for One Thousand
Familiesv'
In reply, | would state that the 'induce-
ments offered by the State of Texas to settlers
upon its soiP' are as follows:
First-The emigrant can obtain lands at very
low prices, and, if desired, at long time. es-
pecially upon public school lands.
Second-Diversity of soil and climate. such
as enables farmers 10 select such a country as
they wish, and to grow wheat, oats, corn,
cotton, sugar, etc., etc.
Third-Low taxes, good schools and liberal
homestead law.
Western Texas in extensive grazing fields,
offers better promise of success in stock
raising than any other country in the world,
and as wool growing region surpasses most
all countries.
Texas has no Emigration Bureau, and does
not propose to give to settlers lands free. The
parties named in the circulars enclosed by Won
are Hot known in this office at all,
Very respectfully,
II. B. HUBBARD, Governor.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25
ASK xoURsELF THESE QUESTIONS

Are you Respondent sufferer from Sick Head
ache, Habitual Costiveness, Palptaticn of the
Heart? Have you Dizziness of the Head? Is your
Nervous System depressed? Does your Blood circu-
late badly? Have you a Cough? Low Spirits?
Coming up of the food after eating? &C., &c. All
Of these and much more are the direct results of
Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint and Indigestion.
GREENS AUGUST FLOWER is now acknowledged
by all Druggists to be positive cure 2,4OO 900 bot
Il es were given away in the u s. through Druggists
to the people as trial. Two doses will satisfy any
person of its wonderful quality in curing all forms OF
Indigestion. Sample bottles 10 cents. Regular size
70 cents. Sold positive by all first class Druggists in
U. S. oc20eom1y
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25

ACCIDENTS. Saturday evening team con-
tanning Jennie Curtis and Bertha Lothrop was
capsized on the corner Of Preble and Cum
berland streets, smashing the carriage and Sc
verely ipiuring Miss Lothrop.
A valuable horse belonging to G. A. Love.
joy, grocer, at the corner of Bradford and
Bracket street, attached to delivery wagon,
took fright at the growing of some of Sanger's
animals while standing on Bramhall street,
and ran away, smashing the wagon and cutting
the horse.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25

The FOURTH AT SACCARAPPA.-The citizens
of Saccarappa are arranging for fine celebra-
ton of the Fourth of July. The programme
is nearly completed and will consist of ringing
of bells and salutes by cannon at sunrise, to be
followed during the day by fantasies, parade of
military companies, fire companies and knights
of Psthias, reading Declaration of Indepen-
dence, singing of national odes, sc, band con-
certs, boat racing by amateurs, base ball games
and fireworks in the evening"
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25

Too MANY WIyEs.-A Boston despatch says
that Ephraim Keefe, arrested at Deering, will
be taken to Boston this week on requisition
from Gov. Rice, to be tried for bigamy. He
has wife living at SomeIville, Mass, to whom
he was married at Cherry field in 1854, and the
second wife, Mary Mammalian, whom he mar
ried in Lawrence in May, 1876. is working in a
mill in Lowell. He has been in Saccarappa of
late under the name of DR.. Haltwell.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25
WOOdf0rd's Corner.

The adjourned meeting of the school district
was held Saturday evening and was largely at
tended Those opposed to building the prima-
ry school building were out in full force and
succeeded in defeating those who considered
building of the utmost Importance to the
district. 1t was voted to reconsider the vote
whereby the district voted to build a school,
house. 1t was voted to instruct the agent to
have the schoolhouse insured for $4,000 for the
term OF three years. motion to adjourn was
lost; motion to dismiss the article to build a
schoolhouse was lost. A motion to build
new schoolhouse at the head of Pleasant street
the house to committee of five was lost, and
motion to lay the whole matter on the table
was carried and the meeting adjourned
VIM. Thompson, of the firm of Thompson
& Woodford, has sold out to W. q. Barker of
West Falmouth. The new firm will be Wood
ford & Barker. Mr.. Thompson retres to en-
gage in farming.
Capt. Harmon is preparing to move the large
carriage shop owned by him, and make room
for the building of another building two stories
high. Mr.. Mansise, carriage maker, to occupy
the lower floor, ard Mr.. Jefferds portion of
the upper one, the balance to be occupied by
Woodman & Barker as paint shop. The
present building when moved will be occupied
by Mr.. Cobb, carriage manufacturer.
Mr.. Schlotterbeck of Portland has purchased
the village drug store and is to run it in con-
nection with his store in town.
A sewer 600 feet long is being constructed
in front of the residence of Mr.. Samuel Jor-
dan.
Hickman Juvenile Temple will make an ex-
cursion to Long Island next Saturday.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25

BECAUSE of the Unexpectedly rapid sale of
famous So cent black taffeta silk, and the
heavy gros grain silk at 81 co, few of our
customers were disappointed in not having
their orders filed. We open this morning a
fresh lot of each Of these well known grades of
silk. Black taffeta silk in a clear shade of
black at So cents, AID supurb black gros
grain silk, extra heavy, for $1.0O yard. Par
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25
John f. Rand reports the collection of $3.50

John f. Rand reports the collection of $3.50
On Saturday.
MISS MARsH'S THEATRE.
This evening Miss Marsh tenders the free use
of her theatre and her own personal services
for benefit to the sufferers Messrs. Curtis,
Calder and Theadore, and Miss Smith, Miss
Alice Witham, Miss Oaksmith and Miss Alice
Libby have also consented to appear in con-
nection with the Forrest Dramatic Club Miss
Marsh and the professionals will appear in the
comedy of Naval Engagements, after which
Grimmer's orchestra and Chandler's band will
play popular selections. The performance will
conclude with the comedy of "Ours' by the
amateurs. The box office is now open.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25

The VIVA AGAIN VIcToRIoUs-The match
race between the schooner Ray, ex-Commodore
Smith. and the sloop Viva, Vice Commodore A.
X. Paul' came off Saturday afternoon and was
a very interesting affair. There was strong
westerly wind and good start was had at 70
o'clock. The course was 81 miles, the same as
first class yachts sail on their regular regatta.
There was but about fifteen minutes diffsrer CO
in the time of the yachts making the race very
interesting. The sailing time was, Viva h.
Is m. "a SECS; Ray h. 81 N. 80 secs. The
stake, supper at the Falmouth, was partaken
of in the evening.
DAUGHTERS OF REBEKAH.-At a meeting of
Ivy Lodge, No. 5. d. of r., held Saturday eve.
ming, the following officers were elected for the
ensuing term:
Mrs. J. Henry Crockett N. G.
Mrs. Hattie L. Small V. G.
Lizzie b. Spaulding, r. S.
Mrs. Caroline A. French, Treasurer.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25

BUSINESS CHANGEs.-The following are re-
cent business changes in the state:
Bangor-E. G. Moore & Co., groceries and
provisions, dis.
Befast-Gray & Patterson, provisions, sold
out.
Dexter-Murch & Slower, livery, dis.
Eastport-Mrs. Maria e. Bowman, fruits,
&C., sold out.
Farmngton-S. S. Stoddard, hotel, sold out,
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25
STATE NEWS.
ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY,

ANDRosCoGGIN COUNTY.
Thursday night three stores in Mechanic
rails were entered and small amounts of mon
ey taken from EACH
The new Masonic.hal in Livermore was died.
icated Thursday. Josiah 81. Drummond of this
city delivered the Grafton.
PENoBsCoT COUNTY.
During the present quarter seven girls have
been committed to the Industrial School and
two returned from homes. Of those commit
ted this quarter is from West Waterville; l
from Dresden; 3 from Rockland, from Saco;
from Bucksport. The present number is 81,
and there are IL applications for admission.
The wires Of the Atlantic & Pacific Telegraph
Company have reached Gardiner
Charles F. Taylor and James NJ. Corbett, the
thieves who stole the yacht Altoona were bound
over at Gardiner last week to appear at the Su.
preme Court. Failing to obi ain bail they were
committed.
The house If S. B. Cook of Winthrop. was
damaged $100 worth by fire Thursday.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
The building and machinery for the tannin
extract factory at East Machias, when ready
for use, which will be by the LIST of October,
perhaps in September, will require an invest
ment of about $4,000. The entire capital at
present is. $4,000.
YORK COUNTY.
Aaron W. Milliken of Buxton, dropped dead
Wednesday of heart disease.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25

ARREST OF HARBoR THIEF.-For some
time past there has been gang of thieves OPP
Grating in the harbor, and it is believed that
the chief of the gang was arrested Saturday.
Deputies Crowell and Black arrested Samuel
Wilson, a seaman, who pretends to know moth
ing of the matter. One of his pals got off in
a boat when he found that Wilson Was arrest
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25
City of Portland.

CITY MARsHAL's OFFICE,
Portland, June %, 1871
nWNERR of Trucks, Drays Wagons Carts,
" Handcarts or other vehicles, which shall be
used in this city for the conveyance from place to
place within the city, Of wood COAL lumber stones,
brick, sand, clay gravel dirt rubbish goods, res,
furniture. merchandise, building materials, or any
other article or thing whatsoever hereby request
ed to present their teams for inspection and to
ceive their licenses, and numbers, at the MarshaPs
Office Tuesday, July g. 1877, from 10 to 70 o'clock a.
M, and from 2 to p. m.
je25dtd G. K. BRIDGES, City Marshal.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Boston & Maine r. r.
Excursion-Pine Street.
Annual Excurson-Cathoncs.
Strawberry Festival-First Baptist.
Readings-Eastty.
Fanny Marsh's Theatre.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
The cheapest place.. P. McKenney.
The New Denture,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Presumpscot Park-June Meeting.
Maine Savings Bank.
DR.. Johnson-Chiropodist.
City of Portland.-2.
Wanted-Ten or twelve.
Notice of Proposals.
To Let-Samuel Chase.
Old Colony r. R.-Kidder, Peabody & Co.
For the Islands-Mary W. Libby.
A Nice Rent-Wm. H. Jerris.
Business Opportunity-N. s. Gardiner.
Summer Resort-A. V. Ackey.
To Let-A Tenement.
AUCTION COLUMN.
Desirable Real Estate-F. o. Bailey & Co.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25

LIST OF PATENTS bearing date. of June 10,
1877, issued to residents of Maine reported for
the Portland PRESS by Chas. E. Foster, Patent
solicitor! Washington, d. c.:
j. B. Clair, Oldtown-Crimping forms for
boot uppers.
Il, w. HYDE Bath-Windlas5,
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25
Municipal COurt.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
SATURDAY.-Bridget Black. Assault and battery
Fined s. with cssts. Appealed.
Jane Mcdonnell. Common drunkard. Thirty
days. Committed.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25
Notice of Proposals.

iTvHE county commissioners will receive proposals.
l. at their office until noon of the third day of
OF TO- 20 30 complete copies of the Index of the
Registry of Deeds; also for materials, writing and
binding one complete copy OF the same. The manu-
seen by calling at the commissioners office.
The commissioners reserve the right to reject any
all proposals not considered for the interest OF the
county.
Portland, June 25th,, 1877.
SAMUEL DINGHY, c.
s9 6I1@ 81 STUART a cOmm GisaO1y
ieo5 dtd
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25

The overworked brain needs especial care in
the choice of stimulants. Business men and
invalids gain added vigor by the use of Choco-
late or Cocoa in place of tea or coffee. The
preparations of Walter Baker s. Co. retain the
highest rank in the market All grocers sell
them
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25

DIR. SCHENCK's PULMoNIC SYRUP, SEA WEED
TONIC AND MANDRAKE PILLs.-These medicines
have undoubtedly performed more cures of Con-
sumption than any other remedy to he
American public. They are compounded of vege-
table ingredients and contain nothing which can be
injurious to the human constitution. Other RENE.
dies advertised as cures for Consumption, probably
contain opium, which is a somewhat dangerous
drug in all cases, and if taken freely by consumptive
PATIENTS it must do great injury; for its tendency is
to confine the morbid matter in the system, which
Of course, must make cure impossible. Schenck's
Pulmonic Syrup is warranted not to contain a
particle OF opium: 1t Is composed of powerful but
harmless herbs, which act on the lungs, liver
stomach and blood, and thus correct all morbid
secretions and expe all the diseased matter from the
body These are the only means by which Con-
sumption can be cured, and as Schenck's Pulmonc
Syrup Sea Weed Tonic, and Mandrake Pills are the
only medicines which operate in this way, it is
obvious they are the only genuine cure for
Pulmonary Consumption. Each bottle of this
invaluable accompanied by full directions.
DR.. Schenck is professionally at his principal Office,
corner Sixth and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, every
Monday, where all letters tor advice must be
addressed.
iu1 I'm. q
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25


SCORE BY INNINGS.
12 5 6 Z
Portland Reds .........O 0 0 2 0 So
Colby ...................0 0 0 0 2 Is
Two base hits-Hayes 1, Scott /.
First base errors-Reds s, Colbys 5.
Time of game hour and IS minutes.
TImnire-Thad Nob1a
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25
Hickman Juvenile Temple will make an
cursion to Long Island next Saturday,.

GoRHAM.-Friday boy about Is years of
age, whom S. G. Bolton took tom the Reform
School short time since, and who was employ
ed in Mr.. Bottoms clothing mandatory, went
into r. G. Harding's store across the street aud
told the book-keeper, Mr.. Watson, that Mr.
Bolton wanted to borrow $lOO. Mr.. Watson
sent back word that he would let him have
either 500 or $79 in smaller bills. The boy
shortly returned and said he would take the
S79. With the money Mr.. Watson sent re.
quest that Mr. Bolton would send back his
check for the amount. The check not coming,
and suspecting that something was wrong, Mr..
Watson went over to make inquiries, and was
surprised to find that Mr.. Bolton had sent for
no money, while the boy stoutly asserted that
he had given it to him. Mr.. Bolton immedi-
ately telegraphed to the boys brother, and on
his arrival searched the young scamp and final
ly found the money and accompanying note in
the toe of his boot. The boy was sent back to
the Reform School.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers. recorded. in this
county Saturday:
Deering-A. r Doten to Lindsey Frye, lot
of land for $775.
Gorham-Hubbard Wilson to Elbridge M.
Wilson, 1873 acres.
Brunswick-Robert D. Dunning to Abraham
York, Jr., 80 square rods for $500.
Harrison-Dorcas A. Richardson to Frank
II. Whitney part of lot No. 2 in 1st range for
$500
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25

FEMININE GENERosITY.-The women of
Portland are promptly and generously respond
ing to the appeal for aid for ST. John. Mr..
S. Fl. Stevens, who collected great amount of
clothing, 81, says that at many houses the
women would strip the sheets and coverlets
from their beds, and take down dresses, scarce
ly worn, from the hooks in their wardrobes'
and even pull the shoes off their feet, and
tumhleslhem into the wagons.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25
Personal.

Miss Hattie A. Deering of Portland, who for
four years has been the acceptable assistant in
the Augusta High School, has resigned that
position.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25
City of Portland

CITY MARsHAL's OFFICE,
Portland, June 20, 1877.
OWNERS of hackney carriages are hereby re-
" quested to present their carriages for inspec-
ton, and to receive their licenses and inspection
cards for the year, commencing July 1877, at the
City Marshal's Office, on Monday July 2, 1877 from
10 to II O'Clock a. m, and from to 6 p, m.
G. X. BRIDGES, City Marshal.
iapS - - d+5
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25
THE PR ESS.
MONDAY MORNING, JUNE 25.
THE PRESS

May be obtained at the Periodical Depots of Fes-
sender Bros, Marquis, Brunei & Co., Andrews,
Wentworth, Moses, n. B. Kendrick, and Chisholm
Bros on all trains that run out of the city,
At Biddeford, of PhiIlsbury.
At Saco of L. Hodgdon and III. B. Kendrick.
AT Waterville, of j. S. Carter.
at Bath, of j. D. Shaw. ~
At Lewiston, of French Bros, and Stevens q 90
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25

CARY CoNcERT.-The date for the Cary con-
cert for the benefit IF the st. John sufferers has
been fixed for Monday night, July q The
arrangements are not fully completed, but it is
expected that the various musical societies and
best solo talent in this vicinity will participate
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25

BASE BALL.-Saturday, AGNES %; Centen-
mails %.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25

HARPER's BAZAR.-This beautiful weekly
publication is a welcome visitor to the parlor
circle. The number for the ensuing week has
been received by Fessenden Brothers, Lancas-
ter Hall, and D. Wentworth, 553 Congress, cor
ner of Oak street,
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25
The general committee, W. w. Thomas and
A. w. FL. Clapp, have received the following

Mr.. Strout reports $157 collected by him of
the citizens and operatives of Cumberland
Mills.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25

DEATH RATE.-During the past week there
were nine deaths in this city from the following
causes: Consumption 2; typhoid fever, old age,
disease of the heart. softening of the brain,
rheumatism, accident and unknown, one each.
The week before the number was the same.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25
Piles and Fistula.

DIR. O. PHELPS Browns Herbal Ointment Sup
positores guaranteed to cure any of Piles or
Fistula that can be found in the United States. A
sample box of these Suppositories will be sent free
by mail to any sufferer on the receipt of twenty
cents, to prepay postage and packing: Regular
price $1.00. Address the Doctor ut 81 Grand
ST., Jersey City, N. j. ju23d3w
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25

THOSE in want of a nice Duster should ex-
anime the different varieties at the Boston &
Portland Clothing Co.'s, 1879 Middle street.
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25
Wanted.

NyEN or twelve good, active men, to act as
Il agents, who are willing to work for fair pay.
Also smart reliable man, with $50 dollars cash.
to take half interest, and manage good paying
Exchange St., Portlan Me. je25d1w*
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25

ANNUAL ExCURsIoN.-The Catholics of the
city go to Hog Island on their annual excursion
next Wednesday. As usual large attendance
and pleasant time may be expected. The list
OF arrangements and prizes is very attractive.
iaOs 9t
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25

THE cheapest place in the city to buy watch
genuine Waltham Watch, in 2.oz coin silver
cases for $3.50; Nickel case So.
F. P. McKENNEY, 531 Congress Street.
ie25-1W
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25
For the Islands
STEAMER
MARY w. LIBBY

Starting from the Ferry Landing, Custom
House Wharf. will make regular trips to Cush-
ing's aud Peaks Island every week day until
further notice. follows 915 and 10. As a. M, 2.l5
and 3.45 p. m, returning Immediately. Last trip
from Peaks Island 645
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25

WE can show the best line of Indigo Blue
Flannel Suits in the state, from ten dollars up,
at the Boston & Portland Clothing Co.'s, 1879
Middle street. ie14tf
The Portland daily press., 1877-06-25

WE have received lot of satin striped black
Hernanis, which we are selling for cents per
yard. EASTMAN BROS,
je21tf 534 Congress street.