The Portland daily press., 1881-10-24
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Saw Mill Burned at Bath.
BATH, Oct. 22.-The large steam saw mill in
this city belonging to the heirs of William Rice
was totally destroyed by fire at three this
morning. Loss $25 900; insured for $4,000.
Fatal Fall.
THoMAsToN, Oct. 22.-John Mathews OF
Warren fell from the upper between decks to
the lower hold of the ship John B. Thomas in
the yard of Watts & Co., yesterday, and died
at s this morning
Farm Buildings Destroyed.
WINTHROP, Oct. 27.-The house and large
barn, with all their contents, belonging to Mr..
Sloman, farmer, of Litchfeld. were burned
last night while the family was away. Loss
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State Convention of Young Mems Chris
tian Association.
BANGOR, Oct. 22.-The business meeting OF
the Young Mems Christian Association con-
vention was opened with prayer by II. X.
Remington of Fall River. A telegram from
st. John, N. B., received by G. M. Bailey,
was read by the Secretary. The Y. M. @. A.
of the Province of Canada send fraternal greet
ing. The question was discussed, "How to
develop workers" The discussion was opened
by T. G. Lewis of Portland, followed by Mr..
Ssyford of Massaeh usetts, Watkins of New
York, Rev. Mr.. Dawson of Biddeford and
Remington of Fall River. Gentlemen from
Bangor, Lewiston and Ellsworth also took
part in the discussion. A paper on "Our state
work" and the report of the executive COM
mittee followed. Remarks were made by G..
NJ Bailey, f. w. McKenney, President f. A.
Smith, j. NJ. Frost, Mr.. Jones and 81. f.
Thurston.
Mr.. Burgess of Portland said means should
be raised to carry on the state work. Mr..
Lexington said: Consecrate your pocket
books and the heart will follow the funds.
After remarks ON the money question, the
convention proceeded to the work of raising
money for the ensuing year, Mr.. bennington
TODD charge of these proceedings. @. M. Bailey
of Winthrop pledged on his part continuance
of the state canvass; also consenting to be one
of five in raising $1,000 for the expenses of the
ensuing year. The represented associations
were called upon responding nobly, pledging
various sums amounting to $500, the money to.
be raised promptly.
The attendance this afternoon was very good
and the interest very marked. An address on
association work by r. X. Remington of Fall
River, Mass, was of an interesting character,
as was also an address by III. F. Thurston Of
Rockland, on association work in small towns
An address on the relation of the Young
Mem sChristi..n Association in temperance work
was delivered by Rev. f. e. Dawson of Bidde-
ford.
BANGOR, Oct 23.-At the evenings session
of the convention after a deeply interesting
praise service and prayer by Rev. Mr.. Howard,
Mr. Watkins was called upon to speak in the
interest of commercial travellers. He treated
his subject in an entertaining manner and was
followed by Mr.. Sayford. Mr.. Lexington de-
livered an address of more than usual inter
est, commencing in humorous strain and
then leading his hearers right into the divine
presence face to face with duty and respons-
bilities as Christians.
+. W. McKenney of Portland opened up the
subject of conservation unfolding clearly and
powerfully the need of it and what consecra-
ton means and includes
This morning meeting of young men was
held at the Hammond street church, and meet
inge were held in various churches. Gospel
temperance meetings were held in the after
noon and evening.
suicide at the Insane Hospital.
AUGUSTA, Oct. 23-This morning patient
at the Inasne Hospital named Benjamin Rack
lift, from Vassalboro, committed suicide in his
room by cutting his throat with piece Of
glass obtained by breaking the mirror. The
man had been at the hospital but short time
and previous to being brought there had made
several unsuccessful attempts to take his life.
Postmaster Appointed.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.-William Fl. Libby
has been appointed postmaster at Standish,
Cumberland county.