The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-31

Esstport, Me-, is no longer needed for military
purposes He recommends that the site and
fort buildings be sold by public auction.
Mill at Jay Bnrned.
JAY, Jan. 30.-The steam mills in this vii
| lage was burned last night. Richmond &
Thompson, proprietors, lose $4,000, insured
for $4,000. The mill was the largest of its
kind in the county. 1t was for the manufac-
ture OF wooden boxes. Sixty men and twelve
girs are thrown out of employment Three
thousand cases Of goods ready for shipment
were destroyed.
Fonnd Dead.
LEWISTON, Jan. 16.-Lelia Roberts of Brook 8
Maine, came to this city, took room in Lis
bon street and worked in the Continental mill.
Not seen for some time the room was opened
this forenoon, and she was found lying dis
robed on the edge of the bed, dead. She died
before putting on her night dress. There were
abundant clothes, gold watch and money in
the room and phials of medicine and syringe
on the floor Coroner Brooks has organised a
jury.
"a later despatch says that the post mortem
examination afforded reason for the belief that
her death was caused by means taken by her.
self to avoid impending shame.l
Killed While Ceassins.
EAITPoRT, Jan. 3O.-The twelve year old
son OF VIM. Smith, was killed Tuesday, while
coasting, by being struck by double runner.
geriousIy Burned.
GGRDINER, Jan. 30.-Mrs Edward 4. Hatch,
residing on North street, Farmipgdale, was sd-
riously burned lust night by her clothes taking
fire from an open fire place.
Farmi mingten NermaI seheel.
FARMINGToN, Jan. 30-At the graduating
exercises OF the State Normal School here tc-
day, State Superintendent of Schools, N. A.
Luce, and DIR. Plummer of the Board of Trus-
tees, and Hon. J. P. Swasey of the Council
were present. The programme as printed in
yesterdays PRESS was carried out, and the ad-
dress this evening by Rev. Asa Dalton of Port.
land was an able effort. The diplomas were
awarded by Supt. Lace.
franklin Farmers Institute.
There was large gathering at the Farmers
Institute here today. Able papers werc read
on "Wheat growing" by Hon. j. W. Butter
field; on "Butter-msking', by Hon. q. A. Gill
bert; on Breeding" "Msrino sheep" by Hon.
Henry Lane of Vermont; on Neglected
farms, by Hon. James Morrison, ,Jr.; on ''The
Condition by which Farming can be Success
full fn Maine" by President Fernald of the
State College. Much interest in this meeting
is felt.
Maine State Temperance Alliance.
GARDINER, Jan. 30-Large crowds arrived
today to attend the first annual meeting of the
State Temperance Alliance, now holding ses-
sion in this city. At the afternoon meeting,
oI1 40 hu nF Ga
diner, presiding officer; DR.. Knowles of Wor-
cester, Mass; r. W. Dunn Of Waterville; Rev.
John Allen OF Pennington, Rev. W. s. McIn-
tire of Waterville; and Col. w. T. Eustes of
of Dixheld. The report of Secretary Munson,
shows that large amount of work has been
accomplished during the year and the outlook
for the temperance cause is very favorable.
At the evening meeting, Gov. Robie presided
and addresses were delivered by Rev. DIR. Dor
chester, President of the Massachusetts Prohib-
itory Amendment Association, DIR. Knowles
and others,
Strike at vassaIboro.
VAssALBoRo, Jan. 30.-Forty employees in
the woolen mills have struck and refuse to
work till there is q change in overssers.
DF. Woods Funeral.
NEW YORK, Jan. 30.-The funeral of the
late DR.. John B. Wood, the veteran Journal
ist, took place today from the rooms of the
Press Club, was attended by largo gathering
of newspaper men city officials and others who
had known him long and intimately. The
services were conducted by Rev. DR.. Talmage.
who in his address. skstched the life and labors
of the deceased. among the pail bearers,
were Amos J. Cummings, President Merriman
of the Press Club, Civil Justice f. G. Gedney
and Gen. Horatio G. King. The interment
was in Cypress Hill Cemetery.
AUGUSTA.
Rev. Arthur f. Skeele, of East Bloomfield,
n. Y, has accepted the pastorate of the South
Congregational church, Augusta, and will
| commence his labors the first Sunday in April,
| This church has had no settled pastor since
| the resignation of Rev. M. Mott q year age
| last November.
| The ice harvest on the Kennebec is about
| panies with the exception of three, will finish
| this week This will leave a small army OF
men without employment, and police officers
| in the towns along the river are looking for an
extra amount of business.
BATH
| The firm of Goss, Sawyer & Packard launch
| ed Tuesday noon from their yard steamer of
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| by this firm. The steamer is owned by the
Oregon Improvement Company of Oregon, and
| Is intended to carry freight and passengers on
| the Oregon coast. Her dimensions are, length
2oO.l It,, width 1872 ft., depth 1872 #. The
| steamer is very strongly constructed and OF the
best material, and will be ready for sea about
the FIRST Of April.
DANFoRrH.
Through the efforts of the e. W. B. Wom
ans Mission Society, on the 18th inst, the first
church bell in this vicinity, weighing "a;
| pounds, was placed in position in the +. W. B
| church in Danforth. The bell was shipped
! from the McShane Bell Foundry, Baltimore
| Maryland, on the 10th inst, arrived on thf
18th land was raised under the superintendence
of j. L. Dow. The members Of the society
express their thanks to Judge Danforth, O.
sGardiner, and the citizens of Danforth and vi
cinity for their generous assistance.
NoRRIDGEwocK,
Rev. W. III. Clark, pastor Of the Baptis
church in South Norridgewock, has received
and accepted call to the pastorrte OF the B2p
tist church in Needham, Mass, and expects tc
leave for his new field in February. He ha:
been at South Norridgewock eight or Mint
years. In that time the membership of thI
church has increased from II to 106, a chape
for social services has been built, and there ha
been improvement in many directions.
SMYRNA.
Kinney & Watson are making preparation
to erect starch factory in Smyrna next sea
son of the same capacity as their factory il
Houlton, $4,000 bushels.
TOPSHAM.
Rowland Bros steam, saw and planning lmil
at Topsham was destroyed by fire Monda,
night. In addition to the various wood work
ing machines there was blacksmith machin
shop where they manufactured their paten
car derricks, vises and other patents The
stock of tools which was unusually large, wa
| f.I.z A
mill and threshiug machine were also destroy
ed. 1t is reported the loss is from 5000
S8,000 no insurance Cause unknown. One @
the firm slept in the office, and had barely tim
to secure his books and a few valuables and e'
cape.
| TROY.
A lady in Troy, Mrs. Sprague, perhaps 4
| wears of age ia cutting her third set OF teeth