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The Business Outlook.

Messrs. Edward Russell & Co. s quarterly
circular, showing the business outlook and
failures of the country for the first half of 1880
has been handed to us by T. Frank Jones,
manager of the Portland office. The failures
were 2,497 with total of 49, 1856, 1853, for 1880,
against 4,05S with a total of $65, US, 800 for
same time 1879. For the last three months
there were LOGS failures involving 500, Ill ,6S9
OF these Maine had 10, or $133,OO For the
six months of this year she had "a involving
$24S,7C0 against 80 for same time 1874. in
volving 1884 ZOO.
These figures are much smaller than it has
ever been our good fortune to chronicle for
any similar period. The first six months of
1879 showed a remarkable diminution-the
liabilities for that period being only 6j millions
as against 100 millions in the same period Of
1S7S-or lessened loss by bad debts of fully
one-half. But it has been left for the first
six months of $50 to show reduction of as
great ratio even on the reduced figures of
the previous year; for the liabilities of the
last half year are only 33 millions of dollars
as compared with 60 millions in 1879, and 100
millions in 1878. Thus for the first half of
1880, as compared with the first half of 1878,
the loss by failures appears to be lessened by
nearly 100 millions of dollars.
We herewith submit table of the failures
for the past five years. The second quarter of
1880 so that closer comparison can be in
stituted showed only 1,C55 failures with 20
millions liabilities; the smallest ever reported
in single quarter:
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Island Church Going.

PEAKS ISLAND, July 10.
MIR. EDITORIALS an Englshman always
writes to the Times when he hopes for redress,
so venture to hope you will listen to my
grievance and use your influence to help me.
When l was told about this charming island
before left Montreal, enquired particularly
if it were possible to attend church in Portland
was answered, "Certainly:.a boat is sent
down on Sunday morning early enough to en-
able those who wish to go up to church, So
that decided me. L find now that it was
mistake, and that the Casco Bay Steamboat
Company prefer to run their boats for the ex-
cursionists who break the Sabbath rather than
accommodate those who are anxious to keep
it by attending their church. 1 am aware that
there is a Methodist church on the island, but
L do not wish to suppose that it is intended to
compel strangers to go to it, and as a Roman
Catholic never attends any church but his
own, find myself obliged to gi e up going to
church for nearly three months or look for an
other place to stay in during the remainder of
the summer where | can be within reach of
my church. Last Sunday morning one of the
small boats went up from the side of the is
land, without coming near Jones' Landing or
without previous notice, returned about ten to
the same place, and about noon the Gazelle
came down crowded, and again during the
on Sunday is not admissible. Hoping that
you will extend your sympathy and helping
hand, if possible, believe me very sincerely
yOurS.
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HON. T.B. REED, N. c.,
Will address the members Of the Loyal
League and citizens of Portland
and vicinity,
At ARMY AND NAVY HALL,
CONGRESS STREET,
Friday Evening, July Is,
AT O'CLOCK.
rs *
THE PUBLIC ARE CORDIALLY INVITED.
THE PUBLIC ARE CORDIALLY INVITED.


Abyssinian church and society go on an ex-
cursion to Poland Friday.
The body of young Lowell, drowned at Sac
carappa Sunday, was recovered yesterday
We have received the Folio for August from
w. e. Chandler, 1T Middle street.
Officers Gribben and Langmaid made several
seizures yesterday.
The publication of the Evening News, we
are informed, will be resumed tomorrow.
Officer Fields arrested some seamen for get
ting drunk yesterday.
Until further notice G. d. B. Fisk & Co..
clothiers, will close every evening. excepting
Saturdays, at o'clock.
The Aged brotherhood voted yesterday af-
ternoon, to make an excursion to Lake Auburn
Mineral Springs July 21st
A man was arrested last night on suspicion
OF robbing man of ten dollars while the lat
ter was asleep.
The Directors of the Stonington line are
much pleased with the appearance and running
of the steamer Falmouth on that route
Officer Burnham had quite circus on Fore
street yesterday arresting drunken sailors. A
citizen assisted him. however, and he got the
whole three safely to the station.
Anybody interested in the products of this
State can see some curious and valuable speci-
mems of mica at the office of the company,
No. Milk street, in this city.
There will be meeting of the Celtic Social
Club this evening, at o'clock, for the pur-
pose of electing officers and full attendance
is requested.
Cloudy and cold Yesterday until p. M,
when the skies cleared Mercury go at sun
rise. $50 at noon $40 at sunset; wind North.
east
Mrs. Fogg, an old lady, residing on Franklin
street, fell down a flight of stairs Monday eve
ming severely bruising her and breaking her
wrist.
Portland Encampment, I. o. 0. F., will
leave here this morning at 8.15 a. m. for Farm
iDgton, accompanied by Chambers Band.
They will return the next day.
Mr.. Henry B. Walton and Mr. Joseph S.
Pickett, census enumerators of Cape Eliza
beth, will be at the Clerk of Courts office tc-
day and tomorrow to make any corrections in
the census of that town that may be needed
j. o. Reed, j. E. Welsh, Benjamin Moore
and e. o. Somes have been complained of for
keeping their barber shops open on Sunday,
and will be brought before the Municipal
Court this morning The complaint is made
by several other BARRIERS, who are resolved that
the shops shall be closed on Sunday
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TEMPLARS OF HONOR.

Al Temptars' Hall, No. 100 Exchange Street.
CoUNCL-Mane, first and third Monday in each
month.
TEMrLr-Forest City, No. 1, every Wednesday
evening.
PORTLAND FRArERNITY-No. Az Free st. Block
every evening.
FOREST CITY CoAMANDERY No. 16 convenes at
r. Q. S. of A. Hall, Plum St., ON first Thursday of
each month.
BoswoRTH Posi- G. a. r. Meeting every Friday
evening in Mechanics Hail. corner of Congress and
CascO streets.
PORTLAND SOCIETY OF NATURAL H1sToRY-At
their library room City Hail. on the first and third
Monday evenings of each month.
LOYAL ORANGE Observation-Disclosures lodge
No. $50. Meets Second Monday in the month at
temperance Hall, Congress st.
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF GOOD TEMPLARs-Ar-
cana cana, Monday, Congress Hall 4201@ Congress St;
"Wednesday, Sons of Temperance Hall; Mystic
Thursday, Sons of Temperance Hall.
Monday evening, at Mercantile Library Room Far
rington Block, Congress street.
PORTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY AND READING
KooM-City Building Open and free to ALL from 10
a. m. to p.
PORTLAND TEMPERANCE REFORM CLUB-Head-
quarters corner of Congress and Temple streets
open uay and evening. Business meeting Tuesday
evenings at 712 o'clock.
YOUNG MEN's CHRISTIAN AssocIATIoN-Oppo-
site Preble House, Congress street. Open day and
evening Union Gospel Meetings Wednesday and
Saturday evenings at IA o'clock
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs-Bramhall Lodge, No. 8
Thursday evenings; Munjoy Lodge, No 6, Monday
evenings. Pine Tree, No. II, Friday evenings. at
their Hall, Clapps Block, Market Square Section
Isl Endowment Rank, fourth Thursday in each
month. 49, 0''0-'
PATRIOTIC ORDER Sous OF AMERIcA-Camps No
and convene at P. 0. S. of A. Hail. Plum
street. No. on Tuesday evening; No. 3 on Mon
day evening of each week; No. 2 at School House.
turner's Island, Cape Elizabeth. Friday Evening.
PORTLAND TEMPER NCE ITNJON--Conprocs Hall
Business meeting Thursday evenings; public meet
ng Sunday evenings at o'clock.
PORTLAND TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION, No 75--
Second Saturday of each month.
JUVENILE TEMPLARs-Perham TEMPLE. No. "a.
at Congress Hall, every Wednesday evening at I
month
PoRTLANDS ARMY AND NAVY UNIoN-Corner
Congress and Brown streets. First Tuesday in each
month.
MAINE CHARITABLE MECHANIC ASSOCIATION
Corner of Congress and Casco streets. First Thurs
day in each month.
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NOTICE.

To THE WASHINGTON GUARDS AND REPUBLICAN
CITY Committee
Under the present state of health it would not be
prudent for me to continue in my present position,
as commanding officer of the Guards; and knowing
of many aspiring for the honors of the Office leave
it in the hands of the Company. l withdraw myself
from the Guards with regret also the coming politi
cal campaign, wishing to the Brother Jona-
thans.
l wish to see all the members WEDNESDAY
EVENING at O'Clock, at Republican Head
quarters
T. M. GLENDENNING,
July 49, $780, Captain p r. w a.
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STATE NEWS.
HANCOCK COUNTY

HANCOCK COUNTY.
Hon. H. D. Coombs of Prospect Harbor died
on Friday last. Mr.. Coombs was one of the
most prominent citizens of Hancock county.
In 1870 he was appointed deputy collector of
customs at Prospect Harbor, which position he
held until the Office was abolished in 1876. In
1878 he represented his district in the Legisla-
ture, and in 1879 and 1880 he was member of
the Senate. He also held many positions of
trust in connection with the municipal affairs
of his own town, in all of which places he dis
charged his duties faithfully and acceptably.
In politics he was an active and influe ntial
Republican.
PENOBSCOT COUNTY.
John Pages barn in Burlington was struck
by lightning Friday and entirely burned with
its contents. No insurance.
Forest fires have burned over $1,000 worth of
timber land in Burlington.
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Free from the objections of beer, yet possess
ing all its nourishment, are Malt Bitters.

Free from the objections of beer, yet possess
ing all its nourishment, are Malt Bitters.
To the Medical Faculty and the Public
Generally.
Having recently closed a contract with Mai
or w. u. Clayton, Liquor Commissioner for
the State of Maine, for choice line of our
celebrated "HARDY" Whistles manufactured
in Louisville, KY, by Milton j. Hardy & Co.,
we desire to call attention to the following let
ter received by us from DIR. Fl. L. Bowker, State
Assayer for Massachusetts,, as guarantee of
the quality of whiskies kept at the Maine
State Agency.
STATE AssAYERs OFFICE,l
1872 Milk Street,
DIR. II. l.. BowKER, State Assayer, PROF. CHAs. ! .
e. AVERY, Associate
Boston, June %, 1880.
To MILTON j. HARDY g. Co.:
Gentlemen: Please find appended the results of
the chemical analysis of the (6) six samples of
whistles, known by the trade mark as Hardy
WHISTLES. Careful tests have been made of each
sample, both by myself and my associate, Prof.
Chas. Z. Avery. They contain authorizations
Whatever; are full strength, Clean pure and COM
posed of the very best materials have no hesita-
where pure and excellent article of whisky is
required.
III. L. BoWKER, Assayer
CHAs. Z. AVERY, Associate.
MILTON j. HARDY & Co.,
50 Broad ST., Boston,
iuly10dtf 60 Broad St.. New York.
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A Church Bell for New Sweden.

Church Bell for New Sweden.
On Monday fine church bell of bronze was
shipped from Boston for New Sweden, The
bell was cast by VIM. Blake & Co. of Boston.
and was gift from Hon. w. W. Thomas, Jr.
to the Lutheran church at New Sweden. It
bears the following inscription, which was
written by the Swedish pastor and placed up
on the bell at the request of the Swedes:
Presented
to the
First Swedish Ev. Luth Church of Maine
by
William w. Thomas. Jr
the Founder of New Sweden
Colony Founded, July %, 1870
Church Dedicated July 23, 1880.
This bell will be rung for the first time at
the Decenuial Celebration at New Sweden on
Friday, July ODD
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Thirty Years Experience of an

Thirty Years Experience of an Old
Nurse. MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING
SYRUP is the prescription of one of the best
female physicians and nurses in the United
States, and has been used for thirty years with
never-failing success, by millions of mothers
for their children. 1t relieves the child from
pain, cures dysentery and diarrhea, gripping in
the bowels, and wind-colc. By giving health
to the child it rests the mother. Price Twenty
five Cents bottle. may26WS&MSywGm
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immense sla,,pbter House

John P. Squire so we'll known to Maine
merchants has commenced the erection of two
large buildings for Strengthening and packing
hogs in Boston. The new buildings will front
on Gore and Medford streets, and are to be of
brick. The slaughtering house will be 1SOx250
feet, and cooling house 16Ox267 feet, the hight
of the building being so feet with three floors
under the iceroom, which is to be 90 feet deep,
affording space for thirty thousand tons of ice.
The works, when completed will be the larg-
est of the kind in the United States and will
contain modern Improvements for the transac-
ton of the immense business which Mr.. Squire
has established
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A horse took fright while standing in front
OF Chase Bros. on Commercial street, yester-
day afternoon, and wrecked the team to which
he was attacked against a igger He then col
lded with another iigger, running piece of
shaft into his side and injuring him seriously.
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GARFIELD AND ARTHUR.
Organization of Republican Club al
Bridgton.

The Republicans of Bridgton opened the
campaign last evening by forming a Garfield
and Arthur club with Hon. Samuel Themes
as President. The meeting was composed of
the leading business men of the place, there
being about one hundred present and signing
the roll which was very large attendance
considering that the Democrats held meet
ing at Central Hall addressed by the Hon. NJ
P. Frank and a brass band to attract the
crowd. The meeting was addressed by Geo.
S. Farnsworth, Esq, Luther Billings, John
Bray M. D., and Others
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Portland Hatters Excursion


Monday the wholesale and retail hat. can
and fur dealers to the number of twenty-six
embarked on Rays picnic wagon for Spur
wink, and after pleasant ride of an hour and
quarter, were safely landed. The first thing
in order was the formation of an association
known as the Portland Hatters' Association.
and the following officers were elected:
President-E. N. Perry
Treasurer-A. L. Gilkey.
Secretary-A. HI. Coe.
After indulging in ball playing till three or
four fingers were knocked out of joint, an adj
journment was made to the river side, where
irst-class clam-bake was in readiness, and
judging from the manner in which the clans
disappeared, some of the party must have come
without their breakfast. Speech making and
songs were then INDUCED in, and after voting
to close their stores from July 18th to Sept
LIST at O'Clock, excepting Saturday evenings,
the party embarked for home, arriving at
o'clock, all we'll pleased with their afternoons
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Attention C0ntinentals.

There will be a meeting of the Continentals at
Lancaster Hall, Wednesday evening, July IA, at 8
o'clock, for the purpose of recognizing. All inter
ested are invited to be present and take part in the
meeting.
Per order of
CAPTAINS OF cos A&C.
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Decennial Celebration of New Sw eden
In our notice of yesterday the date of the
train leaving Bangor was incorrectly given.
The announcement should read as follows:
The train will leave Bangor on Thursday July
ODD at II a. M
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The Census.
Inc census.
The following return has been made.

The following return has been made:
1870. $780,
w lHundm 24ZS 23l3
Daniel bennett, Esq, of Buxton, Me- was
% days in taking the census of that town with
population of 2230,a decreaseof 316 since 1870.
The town embraces 500 farms, 20 manufacture
ing institutions. In performing the labor Mr..
bennett had to travel 200 miles.
Androscoggin county complete returns show
population of 1926, against 50, $3.50 in 1870,
showing gain of $3.50.
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If the sufferers from premature bald
ness but knew it, the tonic qualities of Qui-
nine are specific. In no shape can it be used
more agreeably than in J. & E. ATKNsoN's
s2uinine Hair Lotion. ily10S, W&w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-07-14

Home, sweet home" has been sung in every
land, but no home is complete without good
supply of Adamsons Botanic Balsana for the
cure of Coughs. Colds, and Lung troubles.
Price, 30 and 70 cts. New size, 10 cts.
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A special sale of summer Hosiery, Gloves,
Underwear, Parasols, Shetland Shawls, Silk
Fringes, Gimps and Buttons at Carlton Kim
balls, 495 Congress street. Prices reduced
over 20 per cent jy1sd2t
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Business Changes.

The following business changes are reported
in Maine for the past week:
Auburn-I. N. Haskell & Co., grocers, dis.
Bangor-Stetson & Co., merchants, Isaiah
Stetson, deceased
Clinton-Chas. Wentworth, books &c.
Edwin Mars admitted; style Wentworth &
Mars.
Rockland-Snow, Pearsons & Co., grocers,
dis now Snow & Pearsons
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DR.. FITZGERALD will be at the Falmouth
Hotel, Portland, Thursday and Friday, the
18th and 10th of this month. iy7dtd
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Hancock Cl1lh

At the meeting of the Hancock Mexican
Veteran Association at the Democratic head.
quarters the following officers were elected.
Captain-Frank flanagan.
observation-disclosures Osgood.
secretary and Treasurer-John w. Low
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Municipal Court.

BEFORE JUDGE KNIGHT.
TUEsDAY.-John E. LarBin and Martin O'Brien
Intoxication Fined So each and costs. Paid.
Chester H. Danforth and Pelatiah Winn. Intoxi
cation. Fined SIS and costs each.
Stewart NJ. Hall. Obtaining liquor at agency un-
der false pretences. Fined $40 and COSTS
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Admission to the High scboo,

ADMISSION to the High School.
The following candidates for admission to
the High School also passed at the recent
examination and are admitted on their rank.
Emma NJ Low, Gertrude M. Harmon. Gil
man Nichols, George Hebron, Carrie S. Dana
William Il. Dolan, Nellie S. Moves, Alice
Burns.
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CHOICE Cigars are offered for sale at reduced
rates for three days at No II Exchange street.
jlyf2 d3t
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The ninth reunion of the First Maine and
ID. G. Cavalry will be held in Pittsfield. Aug,
10Th. Gov. Davis, Gen. Chamberlain and 9th
er speakers are expected
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the
IN subscriber has been duly appointed and taken
upon himself the trust of Administrator of the es-
tat of
ELLEN E. K SMITH, late of Deering
in the County of Cumberland, deceased and Civ
en- bonds as the law directs All persons having
demands upon the Estate of said deceased are
required to exhibit the same; and all persons in
debted to said estate called upon to make pay
ment to
NATHANIEL O. CRAM, of Portland Admir-
Deering, July 6th., 1880. jy14d1aw3wW*
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Failures,

The following failures were reported in the
State the past week.
William B. Pond, lumber dealer, Midway,
is reported as failed and in insolvency
Albert A. Young, grocer, Liberty, is reported
in insolvency
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UNION ROWING ASSOCIATION.
Grand Opening of the New Course at
Maranacook.

The Union Rowing Association at their
meeting last evening" decided to make their
annual excursion on August 4th to Lake Mar
anacook, near Winthrop. Readers of the
PRESS will recollect that this is the lake which
has been selected recently by the Portland
oarsmen for boat racing purposes. The sur
roundings have been put in excellent condition
by the Maine Central Railroad Company. The
Union Rowing Association will open the course
on the 4th, and have made arrangements for a
series of the best races ever seen in this State.
The most prominent race on the list will be a
professional single scull race in which such
we'll known oarsmen as Ross, Plaisted Frenchy
johnson and others will pull There will be a
double scull race in which the Pawtucket
crew and several from this city will take part;
an amateur single scull race in which Buckley.
O'Connell, Pawtucket singles and singles from
Boston will take part; a six-oared race; races
for junior singles, and batteau race in which
parties from Skowhegan and Bangor will join.
Besides the boat racing tn ere will be running
and walking matches; five mile running
race constituting the most prominent feature.
Three bands will furnish music, Chambers
oAiOAE tuCu. OtuCl lcdbuItS are uuu6r Q1S-
cussion, but have not been definitely arranged,
Enough is already determined upon to make
this the boating event of the season in Maine,
Personal,
Mr.. G. A. Gilman, the former well known
livery stable keeper, is seriously ill.,
Rev. DR.. Neeley, Bishop of Maine, has. just
left town for his annual visitation to ARGOS
took county
Prince Leopold, the youngest son of Queen
Victoria, will arrive in Portland Saturday
morning at 5 o'clock by the steamer City Of
Portland of the International Line direct from
st. John, N. B., and proceed directly to Bos-
ton.
Hon. Warren Brown of Whitefeld N H.,
prominent Greenbacker and candidate of that
party in 1873 for Governor, is in this city. His
visit has no political significance.
Hon. w. FL. McCrillis of Bangor, an active
and prominent Democrat, is in this city, and
will probably remain to give the Democratic
State committee the benefit3of his counsels.
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Munjoy Lodge, K. of P.

The following officers have been elected:
P. C.-J. F. Norton.
G. CIV. A. Taylor
V C.-M. B. Fales.
P.-J. M. Nutter
M. at A.-Geo. A. Small
l. &C. II. Rich
o. CIV. Fl. Pettencill.
The new officers were installed Monday
night by District Deputy Grand Chancellor j
l., Rackleff