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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-08-02
Return of MIR. Blake from the West

Mr.. N. Frank Blake,son of Nathaniel Blake,
Esq. of this city, after an absence of some
years, arrived home yesterday and is now DOM
iciled at the family residence in Deering. For.
the past fourteen weeks he has been lecturipg
on gospel temperance, having managed sue
cessfully the Murphy temperance movement in
Harrisburg, Lancaster and other places in
Pennsylvania. The past seven mouths he has
been in Kentucky and speaking on his way
home in Cincinnati, Columbus, Springfield,
Newark, Evansville, Bellaire, Ohio, Wheeling,
West Virginia, and other places, having Sc
cured over one hundred thousand signers to
the pledge He says the feeling against North
ern Yankees is still strong, although after be-
coming acqua inted he found the Kentuckans
gwen to hospitality. The state is, however,
about seventy-6ve years behind the times.
Slavery and whiskey have made them poor.
In Ohio as well as West Virginia they are
working for prohibition, and praying, especial
ly in Ohio, that the day will not be far distant
when there will be no open bars and whiskey
saloons. Cincinnati is a city of drinkers. Ten
thousand Young men are going into drankard's
graves. Young ladies belonging to the first
families meet at the magnificent palaces and
beer gardens and sip wine and drink lager with
the young men, thus endorsing and condoning
drinking
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Loss ofthe Steamer Lake uegantic.

The following is the official report of Capt.
Battersby in regard to the loss of the steamer
Lake Megantic, which sailed from this port
last winter:
"Went ashore at II. 80 a. m. on Monday, the
221 inst; weather hazy with rain. Passed five
miles off the south point of Anticosti. Shaped
the course to clear the shoals; was deceived by
tue action of strong current of four to five
knots getting in shore, which was not stated
10 the book of sailing directions The passen-
gers were all well, and taken off by the steam
er "Efl King" after being forty-eght hours,
with twenty-three Of the crew, 10 a small
schooner of only 16 ons;-nine ladies, three
children, and two gentlemen; also, one owner
of cattle-Mr. Woodley-were the passengers
who went aboard of the eel King" bound
for Glasgow. They saved all their luggage.
Crew will go up in the steamer "Miramichi'
on Wednesday"
Later reports say that the balance Of men in
charge of the cattle have been taken off and
the steamer is a total loss. All the cargo is
under water, and very little can be saved
without divers. The cattle that were landed
are roaming over the island. The captain ex-
presses his opinion that the vessel might be
platformed and foated but it would be very
expensive.
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CAMP MEETINGS.

Maine State Temperance Meeting.
The second day of the meeting opened cloudy
and wet, yet goodly number gathered at the
pavilion at the hour appointed. The services
opened with singing ''Sweet Bye and Bye. :"
I'll. M. Bryant of Lewiston presided this being
Reform Mems day,
After singing prayer was offered by Mrs
Fitzgerald, followed by chanting the "Lord's
Prayer" by the Hayes Quartette.
Remarks were then made by the presiding
office r, and singing by the audience of 'What
a friend we have in Jesus followed.
M. x. Ma bry of Hiram spoke not as a
reform man. but reform temperance man.
The Armor Bearer was then sung with much
enthusiasm.
Geo. Murch Of Portland, formerly a rum
drinker 81 years and rum seller II years, said
be was never happier than to-day.
Coored songs were then sung by the
qusrtette not colored.
E. O. j. Smith and Geo. Merry of Portland
spoke earnestly. Mrs. Fitzgerald was then in
troduced as the Oldest temperance man in
the state, and she spoke in her usual strong
and effective manner in favor of the reform
uOu, WdhAib, thol0 WuO UCcileu " h6cE ny
reform clubs and the like not to give the ballot
to the woman, as they would vote to hang all
rumsellers and imprison their sympathizers
and there then could be no use of the clubs.
The iron clad pledge was then read by the
presiding officer and then introduced, while
the pledge was circulated, Rev. Mr.. Harding of
Connecticut, who spoke of the traffic in his
state.
Mrs. WILDER of Portland came forward and
then the meeting for the forenoon was closed
by singing america"
At the praise meeting at o'clock, Mrs.
Fitzgerald presiding, the speakers were G. w.
Butler of Dover, N. H., Mabry of Saccarappa,
Shaw of Sebago Lake, Ward of North Gorham,
Mains of Cape Elizabeth and Goldthwait OF
Biddeford, and it was quite fully attended, and
closed with song by the quartette. Several
pieces were then sung BY the audience under
the leadership Of Mr.. j. P. Hayes.
The regular afternoon meeting was under
the same direction as in the forenoon with the
pavilion filled and soma out side.
Mr.. e. o. Foss of Dover, n. H., spoke
followed by o. B. Chadbourn Of Saco, who
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STATE NEWS
HANCOCK COUNTY.

aANCOCk COUNIfs
Cronin, the prisoner, who escaped from the
Ellsworth Jail returned Of his own accord after
three days of wandering. He got tired of be-
ing tramp.
Among other attractions that are shown to
visitors on board the steamer Cimbris are two
live American eagles, captured from nest
among the peaks of Mt. Desert. It is pro-
posed to give our national bird a passage to
Germany.
A block of wood was picked up on Petit
Menan Saturday bearing the following:
'Please tell my folks that L am about gone, for
vessel is fast breaking up We are ashore on the
Gannet Lodges, MR.. JAMES HUNTLEY, to
Liverpool, England
KENNEBEC COUNTY.
The Gardiner Journal says it was estimated
last winter, that there were 925, 900 toos of ice
put in Maine-of this 100000 on the Kennebec
and tributaries. Most of the ice outside of the
Kennebec bas been shipped. There is now
left on the river, about 375 600 tons, including
the Knickerbockers and all other companies
putting up ice for their own use. There are
about Is different slips loading at present,
averaging apout 800 tons day to each slip.
There are about 100000 tons not yet sold.
At Wednesdays session of the Governor and
Council the contract with the Maine Sugar
Beet Company was completed and executed in
accordance with the act of February, 1877.
Hon. Simon Page, several years May or OF
Halowell, died Tuesday, aged "a years.
PENOBsCOT COUNTY.
Within the past three months eighteen
deaths have occurred 10 Brewer among
children from diphtheIia
A COW fell tail foremost into well in Brewer
the other day and was so exhausted that she
had to be killed.
Dwelling house of Mr.. Weston in Veazie
was burned Wednesday.
SOMERSET COUNTY.
There is to be stallion race at Hatfield the
middle of August for purse of $500, open to
all horses in the state.
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The Old Orchard Campmee,inx

AhO OIu OECudEu ChElDmccuHS
There was the usual number of arrivals at
the camp-ground yesterday, and this place
seems to be growing in popularity every day.
Many of The visitors from other states have be-
come exceedingly attached to this place, part
ly from its attractions, but in great measure
from the intense Interest they feel in the meet
ing.
The usual early prayer meeting was con-
Quoted in the tabernacle with good number
in attendance This was succeeded by the $50
a. m. social service, which appears to be grow
ing in interest each day as others come into
the full assurance of faith and give their earn
est testimonies.
AT 1880 a. m. large assembiage Of people
congregated at the stand, where very able
and effective discourse was delivered by Bishop
Fellows, founded upon 81 Cor. 3:1S-"But we
all with open face beholding as in glass the
glory of the Lord, are changed into the same
image with glorS", etc. The Bishop dwelt in
forcibla manner upon the salient truth of the
text, viz, that the transformation of the hui
man nature is effected by fixing an ardent, con-
templative gaze upon the glory of Christ. The
glory of which the apostle speaks, was display
ed in the labor of Christs dying love. This
glory can be approached by the aid of the HOLY
Spirit, who takes Of the things of Christ aud re-
veals them unto men.
Mr.. Edgar Davidson met the children in the
tabernacle at o'clock, when he taught them
to sing some new songs and gave them excel
lent instructions about the right way.
The series of profitable Bible readings given
by DR.. Steele was continued yesterday by one
upon the meaning of the term Perfection.
The Dr. upon reliable authority accepted the
following definition of the word, viz: "Without
shortcoming with respect to certain stan
dard." The standard adopted is loving God
with all the heart, mind and strength. He
commented upon the various kinds of perfec-
ton aud explained very clearly the signiGca-
ton of the term christian Perfection"
Scriptural passages we're read and cleared up
seemingly contradictory to the idea perfection
is attainable in this life. Examples of perfect
lives recorded in the word of God were cited
with comments. This word Perfection has
been great stumbling block in many mi nds
and more appropriate theme could not have
been presented at this time for contemplation.
Immediately following this service were the
ladies' meeting in the tabernacle, and the min
isters' meeting in the Biddeford chapel.
Rev. Charles Nichols, the Evangelist,
preached an interesting sermon in the evening
from the text s'For God so loved the world that
he gave his only begotton Son, that whososver
believeth in him should not perish but have
everlasting life" John, 3:16. The subject was
"The Mediator's Work" Christ by his death
upon the cross satisfied divine justice SO that
the world became reconciled TO God and pardon
is made possible.
This morning at half-past ten o'clock will be
the last opportunity to hear Bishop Fellows,
who leaves Old Orchard today, and whose de-
parture will be much regretted.
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The Finh 9Iaiue Reuniou.

About seventy members of the Fifth Maine
Regiment with their ladies left yesterday
morning on the 7.I5 Ogdensburg train for a
trip to the Crawford House. Two special cars
were provided for the party. They had a
pleasant ride up through the notch. They had
picnic dinner in the grove near the Crawford
House and afterwards business meeting. A
vote of thanks was extended to j. o. Winship,
Esq, for his courtesy in providing a free
transportation for the party. The following
list of officers were elected:
President-Cspt e. M. Robinson of Phillips.
Vice Presdents-N. r. Louges of Lewiston,
W. X. Austin of Portland, Cyrus P. Berry
of B.ddeford.
Secretary and Treasurer-James G. Sanborn
of Portland.
Chaplain-O. B. Rogers of Pennington.
Quartermaster-Charl Stewart of Saco.
Executive Committee-G. E. Brown, J. G.
Sanborn, W. 81. Sawyer and R. M. Stevens.
The party returned to the city by the even
ing train. A campfire was enjoyed at Amy
& Navy Hall during the evening 1t was
very pleasant occasion aud one long to be
remembered.
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Gree nback M cering i'm sacca Kappa.

The Greenbackers commenced their CAM
paign in this village at Western hall last eve
ming with Col. Montgomery and Mr.. e. 81.
Cove. the congressional aspirant as speakers.
The robust colonel opened the meeting by a
short address, in which he labored to prove
that Gen. Anderson, the Democratic nominee
for Congress. was firm believer in the green.
back doctrines, but stood on the wrong plat
form, therefore all good Greenbaekers of DEM
ocratic proclivities should stand firm in the
new party and beware of old associations, etc.
He then gave way to the petite Cove, who
talked volubly about finance and repeated the
same old stories that those masters of fnan-
cial knowledge, Kelley and Batter, have en-
lightened the country with in the past few
years. The audience numbered about 100, and
was made up of nearly as many hard-mohey
men as G~eenbackers
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made one of his best and most stirring talks
declared that community can have its society
just such as they will it to be. "Pull for the
shore" then rang out over the Lake.
MIR. Butler of Dover, who spoke at the praise
meeting again spoke, and gave sketch of the
election of the "Beer Congressman" from his
district, how the temperance men worked but
did not succeed to keep him at home.
Jubilee songs were then brought out by the
Hayes club.
Several other spoke during the meeting.
1t is understood that Benz. KiDgsbury, Esq,
presdes today forenoon, and A. J. Chase,
G. w. G. T., in the afternoon, being Good
Templars day.
The colored male quartette will be present
during the day.
During the meeting, trains will leave Port
land at7.15 a. NJ, 1915, 535, $50 p. M, for
the Lake.
Leave Sebago at 500 a. M, 1915, 5.45, 900
p. m. for Portland.
On Sundays trains will leave Portland at
500 a. m. and 1880 p. M, and leave Sebago
Lake at 600 and 900 o. m.
The fare for the round trip is 60 cents On
Saturday, children's day, children under fif-
teen will be carried for % cents.
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Brief .J0stings,

The marine engineers 60 on their ANIMAL
excursion to Scarboro today, to the number of
fifty or sixty.
On and after Saturday, Aug. 81, the 715 p.
NJ, trip of the Express is changed to 6.15 p.
M, one hour earlier, returning at the usual
time.
George Macdonald, an employe at the Roll
ing Mills, was shot in the thigh by the acct
dental discharge of pistol which he was try
ing to pawn on Middle street. The wound is
quite severe.
The temperance meeting which was to have
been held at Mission Hall last evening was
postponed till this evening at same place. DIR.
Wells Brown Of Boston and others will ad-
dress the meeting.
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CURED OF DRINKING.

"a young friend of mine was cured of an
Unsuitable thirst for liquor, that had so proc
trated his system that be was unable TO do any
business. He was entirely cured by the use of
Hop Bitters. 1t allayed all that burning thirst;
took away the appetite for liquor; made his
nerves steady, and he has remained sober
and steady man for more than two years, ard
has no desire to return to his cup, and I know
of a number of others that have been cured of
drinking by it.'-From leading r. r. Official,
Chicago, Ills. july29d&w1w
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TRIAL OF FIRE ENGINES The Ocean En-
CINE Company of Oxford, who were beaten by
the Pacitics of South Paris, July 4tb, at Nor
way, not feeling satisfied with the result, chal-
lenged the Pacifics to play them again for $50
or 800 side. The challenge was immediate
ly accepted and $1oO has been deposited by
each company, with FL. D. Smith, cashier
Norway National Bank. The trial will take
place at South Paris, Saturday, Aug. Sd, at
p. m. Much interest is manifested in the re-
suit. Both tubs were bought of the Portland
Fire Department., and were known as Ocean
No. and Pacific No. 8. The Ocean was built
in Portland, the Pacific by Zimmerman.
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G. L. A. EXCURsIoN.-Th Grattan Literary
Association held their first excursion at Pine
Point yesterday, at which there was large at
tendance of the members and their friends.
The efficient committee having the amuse
ments in hand left nothing undone that co1ld
contributs to the days enjoyment. Our hos
pitable host, Mr.. Milliken, proprietor Of the
Pine Point house, served an excellent dinner
which was much relished. The "Grattans''
spent the day in the most enjoyable manner,
and their friends congratulate them for the
excellent manner they conducted their first ex-
cursion.
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WoRsTEDs.-Just landed direct from Berlin,
Germany, ZOO lbs, best quality AA Zepbyrs.
We shall sell at New York prices, viz:
Black and White, Single and Double, 9 cts.
per o., $135 per pound.
Black and White Splits 10 CITE. per o., $l45
per pound.
All Colors, Single and Double II cts. per o.,
$1,68 per pound.
All Colors, Split, IL cts per o., SLIT per
pound. FL. 1. NELSON & Co.,
443 Congress ST., Harrington Block.
aup1 Ct
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SIGNAL SERVICE Acknowledgements Boyd
in charge of the Portland station of the U S.
Signal Service, furnishes the following report
for the month of July:
Monthly Mean Barometer, 1890.
Monthly Mean Thermometer, 70 deg
Monthly Mean Humidity, &c.
Highest barometer, 1921 ON the 18th.
Lowest barometer, 29.37 on 3D.
Monthly range of barometer, 81.
Highest temperature SO deg. on 3D.
Lowest temperature, So deg. on 10th.
Monthly range of temperatures, al.
Greatest daily range of temperature 90 deg. ON It'll
and oath.
Mean maximum temperatures, 50 deg.
Mean of minimum temperatures Ga.
Mean daily range of temperature, IS.
Total rain fall and melted snow 1.56 inches.
Prevailing wind, South.
Total number of miles travelled, 5306.
Maximum velocity of wind, 26 miles per hour the
22d.
Number of cloudy days, other than those on which
rain fell. 5.
Total number Of days on which rain or snow fell,
10.
Mean temperature of month the highest since the
station was established-in 1870.
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For ten years my wife was confined to her
bed with such a complication of ailments that
no doctor could tell what was the matter or
cure her, and l used up small fortune in
humbug stuff. Six months ago saw U. S.
flag with Hop Bitters on it. and thought
would be fool once more. tried it, bat my
folly proved to be wisdom. Two bottles cured
her, and she is now as well and strong as any
mans wife, and it only cost me 49, Be We
like foolisbr"-H. W., Detroit, Mich.
july29 div
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IMPORTANT TO DRAYMEN-With but few
exceptions the draymen in this city are doing
business without license and are liable to be
prosecuted. The City Marshal has decided to
give them until next Tuesday to take ont their
licenses when those who have not done SO will
be put before the Municipal Court This is fair
warning and it should be needed.
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Tmpr owe meEf of the Harbor at Charles
ton, B. q.
U. S. ENGINEER OFFICE,
Army Building, cor. Huston and Green Streets.
NEW YORK, July 90. 1878.
SEALED PROPOSALS, for the construction of
Jetty in the Harbor of Charleston, S. G., will be
ceived at this Office, until noon of August 90, 1875
and opened Immediately thereafter.
Blank forms specifications and all necessary infor-
nation, be had on application at this Office, to
Capt. James G. Post, Corps OF Engineers, Savannah
Ga.
O. A. GILMORE, 1t, COL, of Engineers.
jy29 d6t
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Personal

Mes; re- Stanley and Stilwell, the Fish Com
missonera, were at the Preble last night.
John.E. Dow, Esq. goes tonight to visit his
native town. Oromoeto, in the Province Of
New Brunswick. His daughter will accom-
pany him. he will be absent two weeks.
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PROPOSALS.
To Contractors.

SEALED PROPOSALS. will be received at the
g. 1873, for the excavations, cellar and foundation
walls and drainage for the new school building to
be erected at the junction of Pine and West streets
Plans and specifications can be at the office of
f. III. Fassett. Architect, Centennial Block, Ex-
change street, Portland.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
M. M BUTLER,
Chairman Committee on Public Buildings.
Portland, July 81, 1878. au1d6t
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Caucuses This Evening,

The Republican ward caucuses to choose del
egates to the County Convention will be held
this evening at the several ward rooms at s
o'clock. Will the clerks of thesever wards
send list of the delegates chosen to this office
as soon after the meeting as possible?
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FLICK AND FLocK-The amusing panio-
mimists will be at Music Hall this evening in
full force, and Flick and Flock will be pre-
sented with lots of new scenery. In addition
to the pantomime there will be good variety
performance. The sale of seats indicates
good house. 1t is so long since we had show
here that people are getting up good ar
petite for entertainments.
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Municipal COurf.

JUDGE KNIGHT PRESIDING.
THURsDAY.-E Eliza Curry. Intoxication. Fined
So with costs.
Geo. Gilchrist. Assault and battery. Fined So
with costs. Paid.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSVERSE following
transfers of real estate were recorded in this
county yesterday:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS N. Smith ct al. to John
ID: Lunt, ITO square rods land.
Bridgton-Bepj. L. Long to Victoria j.
March, three-fourths of an acre of land.
Samuel f. Perley to Mary G. Perley, Hart
TaDnery Real estate and Howard Privilege.
Cape Elzabeth-Wm. W. Thomas ct al, to
Celia L. Fl. Pritcbard. land on Cottage road.
Portland-James White to Thomas Foster,
land on Vine street.
Deeripg-J. Burnell Sherman to Edward c.
Jones. lard on H13and street
John A. Strout to Charles B. Perkins, land
corner Park and Smith streets.
Otsfeld John Green to George Ell. Greer,
lot land
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RuraIary ON Middle street,

Last evening at about 10 o'clock as young
man named Hale was about to enter the Office
of DR.. Packard on Middle street he discovered
the street door locked. AS this was unusual
he was surprised and while trying to force an
entrance the door was unlocked and three
young men rushed out past him. Mr.. Hale
notified Officer Warren of the affair who dis
covered that the Office of L. D. M. Sweat in
the same building had been entered. The top
of table had been pried off but nothing OBJ
tanned. The desk of Mr. Sweat was next
opened and safe key obtained. The safe was
opened but ultimately there were nothing
valuable obtained. The fact that the safe has
recently held large amount of funds aud that
the safe was easily opened leads the officers to
think that the work was done by some one
acquainted with the situation of affairs.
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REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

The Republicans of Portland, and all others in
tending to operate with the Republican party in
the ensuing campaign, are requested 10 meet at
their respective Ward Rooms on
Friday Evening, august I'd, at s O'Clock,
Republican County Convention to be held at Re-
cepticn Hall, City Building, Portland, on THURS
DAY, August 8, 1878, at 10 o'clock a. m.
Per order City Committee
WILLIAM Fl. PLUMMER.
Chairman.
GEO. F. GOULD, Secretary,
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NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscribers have
IN been duly appointed and taken upon themselves
the trust of Administrators OF the estate of
GEORGE F. ShEPLEY, late of Portland
in the County of Cumberland, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de-
mand upon the estate of said deceased required to
exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to said
estate are called upon to make payment to
HELEN NJ. SHEPLEY, l ,a,s
GEORGE E. B. JACKSON,) Aui 10
Portland, July Both, 1873 au1dldIaw3wThs