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The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

PREBLE CHAPEL PICNIC.-The annual ex-
cursion and picnic of the Sunday School con-
nected with Preble Chapel occurred yesterday.
The day was exceptionally fine, fresh and cool.
The foliage and grass, newly washed by the
rain of Sunday, was wildly green and refresh
ing to the sight, while the breeze and sunshine
rapidly dspelled every trace of dampness
The party went by the P. 8, r. railroad to
Saco river to the beautiful grove of Mr.. G. G.
Andrews, who has thoroughly cleansed and
fitted it with swings and other accessories de-
sirable to excursonists. Here the children dis.
ported themselves at great rate and it would
have done anybody's heart good to see them and
to know how much good of body and soul they
were getting. No accident or mishap marred
the pleasure of the day and the affair was sue.
cessful and delightful in all respects. The place
is one of the best possible for this kind of ex.
cursion and may safely be commended to the
attention of merry makers Mr.. Lunt, the su.
perintendent of the P. & R., takes great pains
for the safety and convenience of parties going
over this road and Mr.. Andrews is attentive to
their comfort at the grove, and the spacious
fields and beautiful river banks Herewith con.
nected.
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03
FIRE ON UNION STREET.
The Shoe Mandatory of A. F. Cox &
Son Badly Damaged.

The alarm of fire at 1910 last night from box
| % called out large crowd Of people and when
| it was found that the fire was in the top of q
large brick block the excitement on the street
was intense, and owing to the delay in getting
water upon it the excitement increased rapidly.
The fire was discovered in the third story of the
brick block on Union street, and.is occupied by
A. L. Cox & Son. shoe manufacturers. When
| the department arrived there was bright blaze
| from the windows on the Plum street side. The
fire gained rapidly and soon got into the fourth
story in the French roof. The nearness of the
block to the Falmouth Hotel frightened the
guests who had rooms on the back side of the
house and several of them began to move out
their effects.
As soon as long ladders could b. stationed
the fire was brought under control, but not be-
fore the upper story was badly burned and the
lower stories were drenched with water
Cox & Son had about $780, worth of stock
and goods on hand and their loss will. be from
$4,000 to $15,0OO The second story was leas-
ed to Charles M. Thomas, who manufactured
stock will be considerable. The third story
was used by William Lowell, who manufac-
lures inner solss. His loss will be very slight
as had but little stock on hand and was not at
work. The fourth story was used as store
room. All the goods on the first floor were
taken out and stored in neighboring buildings.
Some of the goods were not injured in the least
while others were badly wet by the water from
over head. The stock in the second story was
badly injured by water.
The building is owned by g. G. Tyler, N. w.
Rice and the heirs of Edmund Libby, and is
insured in the agency of Rollins, Loring &
Adams for $1,000
Cox & Son has $3.50, 900 insurance on stock and
goods as follows: Commonwealth, Boston, $4,000,
agency of w. d. Little Sc Co.; B. Barnes, Jr.,
had $2500 in Winchester of New York; $500
in Philadelphia; $2500 in Peoples of Newark;
$4,000 in Commonwealth of New Jersey; $4,000
in Girard Of New York; $1,000 in..Buffalo Ger.
man of Buffalo; $1,000 in franklin of Phia-
delphia; $2500 in the Standard of.New Jersey.
Dow & Palmer had $4,000 in the Hamburg &
Bremen. The Boot Manufacturs' Mutual of
Boston had $4,000.
William Allen, Jr., had $500 in the Revere
of Boston; $25OO in the Prescott of Boston and
$25O0 in the New Hampshire of Manchester.
G. M. Thomas was insured for $500 on his
stock and machinery in the.ageucy of Rollins.
Loring & Adams.
The cause of the fire is not known. There
was considerable delay in getting to work ow-
ing to the shutting off ofithe water on Middle
street. 1t seems that the pipe burst at the
head of Union street and the Water Company
fos1 cd 70 vsp e L.
Office OF the department. Accordingly when
the alarm struck the hose carriages run off
their hose on Middle street only to take it up
again and carry it elsewhere before drop of
water could be thrown. Under the circum-
stances this might have caused serious con-
f1agration, but it was bad enough as it was.
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03
The Fourth at saccarappa.

The citizens of Saccarappa are arranging for
fine celebration on the Fourth. The pro.
gramme will begin with the ringing of the bells
at sunrise. They will also be rung at noon
and at sunset. There will be parade of fan
TASTES from $50 to o'clock At 8 80 a. m.
the seueral: organizations will leave their re-
spective halls and rendezvous at the grove,
where the procession will form in the following
order:
Platoon of Police.
Marshal and Aids.
Cavalcade.
Westbrook Band-1S pieces.
COntinentals No. 1.
knights of Pythias.
Fire and Hose Companies,
Battery No. i.
Continental Band.
Continentals No. 2.
Carriage with orator,l&c.
School Children.
Citizens in Carriages.
The following will be the ceremonies at the
grove:
Prayer by Clergy
Singing by the Quartette Club.
Music by Band.
Reading Declaration of Independence
Singing by the assembled multitude.
(Keller's American Hymn)
Music by Band.
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

Miss Blanche Willis Howard of Bangor, au-
thor of "One Summer" has completed another
novel called ''From Over the Sea-" which
will shortly be printed by James r. Osgood &
Co.
Collector Morrill, has gone to Augusta to
spend the Fourth.
William 7. King, Esq, who has been admit
ted to the firm of George w. True g. Co., of
this city, has been one of the most prominent
business men of Calais for several years. He
has decided to make this city his home for the
future, and 1t is to be hoped that he will re-
ceive cordial welcomeEfrom commercial cir
Giles. Socially he is a very pleasant gentleman
and has hosts of friends in the eastern part of
the state who regret his removal from that vi
cipitv
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

RocHEsrER-The Rochester people have on
the 4th horse trot, base ball match, foot race,
&c, beside an. excursion to Lake Winnipiseo-
gee.
The Rochester corporationslaro greatly pleas
ed at the recent action of the legislature in
permitting the waters Of. Merry meeting Pond
to be turned into Cocheco River. This i'm
provement will be of incalculable value to the
manufacturing interests of Rochester, Far
mington and. dover, by giving an unfaling
water supply.
Mr.. Lamprey, late principal of Rochester
High School, has been elected princi pal of the
High School in North Easton Mass.
W. II. Frye's furniture mandatory was
damaged from $500 to $1,000 by fire Friday.
Insured
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

THE GLORIOUS FoURTH.-Although there is
| to be no celebration of the Fourth in this city
this year, no one need stay in the house for
want of amusements. There are to be number
of attractive excursions which will take many
people out of town on that day. The Odd Eel
| lows will undoubtedly take crowd to Old Or
chard, where there is an attractive programme
provided, including an grafton, reading of the
Declaration of Independence, select readings.
singing by the Chorus Choir and amusements
of variouslkinds.
There will be grand temperance rally on
one of the islands in the harbor, and the steam
er John Brooks will carry all who wish to 60.
The Montgomery Guards and their friends 60
to Sebago Lake, where an attractive list of
amusements will be provided.
The steamer City of Richmond will leave
Railroad wharf at o'clock for sail down to
Harpswell, touching at Evergreen and Cush-
ing Islands This will be fine sail.
At Presumpscot Park there are to be three
races. One for IA class, one for double teams
and third for stations. The entries published
elsewhere show good feldliof horses, and
some fine trotting may be expected.
John Murray and his company are. to appear
at Music Hall afternoon and evening. At the
afternoon the pleasing play of "The Two Or
phans'' will be given. Ia the evening Mr..
Murray will appear in his great specially of
RIP Van Winkle.''
The X. P. of Westbrook will give grand
ball at Browns Hall, Cumberland Mills, in the
evening. Music by Chandler.
City Hall will be opened twice during the
day for an entertainment free to all children
At II o'clock in the forenoon will be admitted
children Wholesale east of Preble and Centre
streets, and at O. clock in the afternoon the
children west of those stteets will take their
turn. This is the beginning of a more ration al
method of spending the day, and doubtless
next year will seeia greater variety of amuse-
ments offered, which the limited time at the
disposal of the committee this year;did not al :
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03
DAMAGE FROM THE SToRM.-rhe thund

DAMAGE FROM THE SToRM.-The thunder
storm which visited this vicinity Sunday night
was quite destructive. The lightning struck
the house of Silas L. Adams in Gray, on the
ridge.pole, and divided, as in the case of Mr..
Motley's house. great hole was torn through
the building, all the way, the size of hogs
head. Furniture was thrown in every direc-
ton and glass smashed. Mrs. Dewey of Bos-
ton, who was boarding in the house, had her
face cut by the flying glass. The house was
damaged to the amount of $780,
During the evening the Lightning struck a
barn in South Freeport, belonging to James
Mitchell, damaging in severely
The lightning also struck lightning rod
on the barn of Mr.. P. r. Brown, on vaughan n
street, tore it from the insulators and broke it
in two.
A little cottage at Pine Point, Scarboro
Beach, was struck by the lightning, and wo-
man stunned. The damage to the building
was slight.
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

THAT Boat RAcE.-The boat race announced
to come off yesterday afternoon between four
oystermen has been postponed until business is
little lighter. 1t seems that the openers en-
ployed on Commercial street challenged two
men who are employed on the flats to pull them
a race for $40. The fatmen fonnd themselves
flat only by name and at once accepted the
challenge. Now some one wants to back down
and it looks as though they would succeed.
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

POPULAR EXCURSIONS. - The M. L. A.
has made arrangements for very cheap
excursions to Mt. Desert, viasthe Maine Cen
trail and Knox & Lincoln Railroads, and the
steamer Ulysses. The excursion will leave the
18th and the tickets, which are sold at $3.50,
will be good to return for ten days. The Bos-
ton & Maine railroad adv ertise tickets to New
York and return for $11, including the trans
fer across Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
are the real estate transfers recorded. in this
county yesterday:
Yarmouth-Patrick Donahue & TX to Mich
ael Donahue, two lots of land for $500.
Samuel d. Seabury TO Ellen j. Seabury, 2
acres for 5000.
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03
ASK YOURsELF THESE QUESTIONS

Are you respondent sufferer from Sick Head
ache, Habitual Costiveness, Palpitation of the
Heart? Have you Dizziness of the Head? Is your
Nervous System depressed? Does your Blood circu-
late badly? Have you 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.
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER is now acknowledged
by all Druggists to be positive cure. 2,4O0 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
rs cents. Sold positive by all rstcass Druggists in
U. oc20eom1y
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

A ROYAL CACTUS. Mrs. Thos. G. Loring has
fine specimen of the celebrated Royal cactus
six feet in height, in full bloom, at her residence
corner of Oxford and Pearl streets. Four large
flowers can now be seen and seventeen buds
are yet to bloom. The coloring of the flowers
alone should tempt loversi of the beautiful
long distance to see it.
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

GOOD TIME.-The Allan mail steamer Sar-
matiap, from Liverpool, arrived at Quebec on
Saturday at IL a. m., and the Sandman from
Quebec reached Neville at a. m. and Liver
pool at midnight Sunday. The Sarmatian's is
the fastest westward and the Sardinans the
fastest eastward passage on record.
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

WoorFoRDs CoRNER.-We make this tier
to remind our Deering friends of the dinner to
be given by the ladies of the Woodford's Cor.
ner Congregationast church tomorrow. A
general invitation is given, and all who are
fond of salmon and green peas, ard other good
things to match, should be present.on that &C.
cason
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

The concert at City Hall last night for the
benefit of the st. John sufferers, called out
such an audience as its merits and its.object de-
served. The hall was full, which means that
there were two thousand people in attendance.
The singers who generously volunteered their
services were heartily seconded by the public
In their labor Of love. land the result is large
sum added to Portland's contribution to St.
John.
The concert was an admirable one, not only
by reason of the abilities of the performers, but
also from the good judgment displayed in the
makeup of the programme. It open
ed with the chorus "a Strong Castle is our
Lord which was admirably rendered by the
Haydn Association. followed by the "May
Song,' by Frantz. The good time and perfect
harmony of the chorus were noticeable in all
the selections sung by the Society, and consti-
tute q worthy tribute not only to their own pow
ers, but also to their careful training by MI.
Kotzschmar. The succeeding pieces sung by
the Association, "The Highland Lassie, "Gip-
sey Life" and "The Old Man," were all thor
oughly enjoyed.
The reception accorded Miss Cary was as u.s.
ual, very enthusiastic one. She was in ex-
cellent voice, and sung with even more than
her customary spirit. Her superb contralto
was heard to excellent advantage in the famil-
lar ''No, No, No." from the Huguenots, but its
wonderful fullness and wealth of expression
was made more apparent in the pathetic "Kath-
leen Mavourneen," which she sung in response
to an encore. Her second selection was the
stately Sunset" by Dudley Buck, and in re-
Spouse to another enthusiastic encore she sang
q bright song "Little Maid Milking the Cow"
Miss Lewis execution of the polacca by
Harkensoller, was very fine. Her voice, which
is a rich soprano, showed careful training, and
she sung with much sweetness and expression.
In response to an importunate encore she gave
new song by Marston, entitled "Donald."
For the second number she rendered the song
'Let me dream again." by Sullivan, and in re
Spouse to another encore the beautiful ballad
''Robn Adair.''
The quartettes "On a Lake." by Mendel.
ssohD, and the playful 'Song of the Triton
by Molloy, by Mrs. Wetherbee and Mrs. Goudy
and Messrs. Stockbridge and Coyle, were rem
dered with much spirit, and thoroughly appre-
ciated. Tho blending Of their voices was ad-
mirable and their expression very fine.
OF instrumental music, there was but one
selection, q fantasia on the violoncello, by Mr..
Hennig. His playing is too familiar to Port
land audiences to need any encomiums. In
technical execution it is almost perfect, while
there is in it feeling and expression which
only belongs to the highest art
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

The Central Park Tower at Old Orchard will
be open to visitors on Wednesday, the Fourth.
Admission ten cents. The receipts, after pay
ing attendants, will be placed in the hands of
the committee of Odd Fellows of Portland,
soliciting aid for their brothers and their fam
lilies who are suffering from the oonfagration
at st. John, n. B.
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

PUBLIC 1NsTALLAroN.-Last evening 1.-THE
officers of Maine Tx 'ge No. l, /. O. o. F.,were
installed into their respective chairs by the fol-
lowing grand officers: S. X. Dyer, M. W,
Grand Master; N. G, Cummings, r. W. Grand
Warden, pro tenn. Joshua Davis, Grand Sec
rotary; Daniel w. Nash, Grand Treasurer;
John M. Brown, Grand Guardian, pro tenn.
S. P. Getchell, Grand Marshal The officers
of the term are, viz: Edward c. Jones, N. G.
VIM. M. Marks, V. G.; J. B. Dunbar, Rec.
Sec.; Chas, f. Plummer, Per. Sec.: A. D.
Smith, Treas; Parker G. Evans, W.; Isaac D.
Durham, c.; John 81. Shaw, o. c.. John
Gordon. l. g.; T. Frank Homsted, R. S. N. G..
Chas. w. Dickinson, L. S. N. g.; Fred. P.
Dyer, RI S. V. G.; Geo. II. Lefavor, L. s. v.
G.; r. T. Mcclellan, R. S. S.; VIM. Hennessey.
L. s. S.; Harris G. Barnes, Chaplain.
John X. Hooper, P. G., who has served the
Lodge for long time as Permanent Secretary,
rendered his resignation, he now being confined
to his house by sickness, which was accepted.
Appropriate remarks were made concerning
his resignation, as he has been faithful off
Ger and one of the Oldest members in this
state.
During the evening some fine music was rem
dered by quartette consisting Eof Messrs.
Watts and Davy, and Mrs. Flint end Miss
Moody Mr.. Geo. R. Quinby officiated as Or
ganist in his usual good style.
After the ceremonies of installation. closed,
rem arks were made by the grand officers and
by several members CT the Veteran Associa-
ton of Odd Fellows, (who have been me mbers
30 yearS) who received an invitation IN ha nra q.
emit.
During the pasHsx months this Lodge has
paid out for benefits 81, 400.
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

BASE BALL.-The Biddeford Reds defeated
the Sebascons of Gorham at Biddeford Satur-
day. Score II to 8. The return game will soon
be played at Gorham.
The captain of the Junior club of Ligonia
says his club was not defeated Saturday by the
Unas of this city, as they did not play them
He is willing to match his club against any
junior club in the state
The Atlantics of this city will play the I'm
ions of Cumberland Centre, July 18th, at the
Institute grounds.
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

A WARNING.-A boy correspondent writes to
ask if he will be allowed to shoot off blank
cartridges or pistols on the Fourth. He is in
formed that 1t is against the law, and the law
will be strictly enforced. In anticipation of a
large number of arrests, rooms have been hired
in various parts of the city for the purpose of
accommodating the extra number of young
prisoners who will be run in during the day.
Inc city is poor, and it is expected that the
fines collected from these offenders will 90 TO-
wards paying off the police for this month.
Hence the extra vigilance expected from the
officers. Let the correspondent beware.
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03
There will be national salute at 70 o'clock

NOON.
In the afternoon there will be series of
amusements in the grove. At clock there
will be sack race; So is offered for the first
and 81 for the second.
At 2.30 there will be tub race, So for first
and So for second. A game of base ball will
be played at 8 o'clock, for prize of SO. At
$50 there will be band concert and at S.3Ofire
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03
CITY AND VICINITY.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT TO-DAY

ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Children's Entertainment.
Annual Excursion.
The st. Lawrence st. Society.
Casco st. Free Baptist.
Annual Picnic,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Nom resident axes-Yarmouth.
Peaks Island Mineral Spring-A I. Sterling.
$l1 Excursion Tickets.
NJ. C. M. A,
Job Lot-Tukesbury s. Co.
To let-A very pleasant.
Wanted-AMeat or Pastry Cook.
Cottages to Let.
For s., John N. B.-Chares Merrill.
Charcoal-T. j. Mcdaniel.
BENZ. f. Green-Engraver on Wood.
Removal-A. ID. Morse.
Valuable Watch Found.
A Card-A. M. Sawyer.
AUCTION COLUMN.
House and LOTT. o. Bailey & Co.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Are You Insured-B. Barnes, Jr.
Boston s. Maine r. II.
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

SABBATH SCHOOL Excursions. There are
to be three Sabbath School excursions from this
city today. The Free street folks go to Harps.
well on.the steamer Charles Houghton, leaving
State street wharf at 8 o'clock.
The State street society 60 to Sebago Lake by
special train at o'clock.
The First Baptist Sabbath School make their
annual excursion to Chebeague Island in the
steamer Gazelle, leaving Custom House wharf
at 8 o'clock. Tickets will be good in the after
noon on the steamer Magnet.
The High street school 60 to the two Lights
Friday in carriages
The Casco Street Society go to the Two
Lights Thursday. Congress Square School
20 to Little Chebeague Friday.
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENTS Literary,
Musical and Dramatic Club of Cumberland
Centre will give dramatic entertainment at
Union Hall on the evening of the Fourth, when
they will present "Wating for the Verdict"
with new scenery by Richards. The American
Band of this city will furnish music
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

PATRIOTIC Young AMERIcA.-Buy q watch
with your 4th of July money. You car
get very good one for from eight to ten dol
lars and upwards, and warranted, at Lam SON o
2O7 Middle street, (open until afternoon on thu
dth
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

DoN'T fail to attend the great auction salt
of genuine diamonds, watches jewelry, Sc
which.is to take place this dsy at 10 a. I'm. ant
3 p. m. All looking for fine goods and at bar
gains. be sure to attend this day at f. o. Bail
eY & Co g. Exchange street.
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

ScHENCKS SEA WEED TONIC. In the atmosphere
experienced here during the summer months, the
ethargy produced by the heat takes away the desire
for wholesome food land frequent persprations reduce
bodily energy, particularly those suffering from the
effects of facilitating diseases. In order to keep
natural heathful activity Of the system. we must
sort to artificial means. For this purpose Schencks
Sea Weed Tonic is very effectual A few doses will
create appetite and give fresh vigor to the
ated body. For dyspepsia, it is invaluable.
Many eminent physicians have doubted whether
dyspepsia can be permanently cured by the drugs
which are generally employed Tor that purpose. The
Weed Tonic in its nature is totally different from
such drugs. 1t contains no corrosive minerals or
acids in fact it assists the regular operations of
nature, and supplies her deficiencies. The tonic in
its nature so much resembles the gastric JUICE
that It is almost identical with that fluid, The
gastric JUICE is the natural solvent which, in healthy
condition of the body the food to be dgesed
and when this JUICE is not excreted in sufficient
quantities, indigestion, with all it's distressing symp
toms follows. The Sea Weed Tonic performs the
duty of the gastric JUICE when the latter is deficient
Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic sold by all Druggists
jy1 eod&w1msn
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

TEMPERANCE COMPLEMENTARY Maine
otate Temperance camp-meeting will be held
al Lake Sebago commencing July 31st, and
Will Do In session six days. The different tenn
perance organizations will be invited to accept
portion of the time to manage the meetings
as they wish. The most carbohydrates will
bo opno0pd
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

PERMANENT PHOTOGRAPHS, beautifully ex-
ecuted In carbon on porcelain. The latest and
most exquisite pictures yet produced by the aid
of photography. Call and see them, at Lam
sons, "a Middle street. iu30tf
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

THE pain endured and the misery entailed by
such distressing maladies as kidney, bladder
and glandnlar affections, nervous complaints,
diseases incidental to females, &C., are entire
ly removed and counteracted by administering
DIR. BULLOCK'S KIDNEY REMEDY,
NEPHRETICUM. Under itr influence the
system regains its vigorous action, and the
whole nerve fabric is strengthened and sus-
tanned.
my16-eod&w1w 5-20-35 so
The Portland daily press., 1877-07-03

ALL who suffer from dropsy and kidney dis
eases can be cured by using HUNTS REM
EDY, the great Kidney Medicine. HUNTS
REMEDY is purely vegetable, and used daily
by our best physicians in their practice. All
diseases of the Kidney, Bladder, and Urinary
Organs, are cured by HUNTS REDEDY.
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