The Portland daily press., 1881-03-09
A HOME FOR AGED AND IN
FIRM MEN. .-,.,
Mr.. Frye Nominated for Senator
4,- by Acclamation. ..-
DEMOCRATS AND GREENBACKERS
QUARRELING.
Strong Endorsements of the Insane
a Hospital. ,,s.-..
lSnecial ID isnatch to the Press.

Especial d ispatch to the Press.
AUGUSTA, March S.-The bill to incorporate
the Ocean Bank of Kennebunk, names Joseph
Dunn, Andrew Walker, Edward w. Morton,
Robert w. Lord Moses G. Mailing Nathan
Dane, Jr., and Abram Hill of Kennebunk as
the corporators, with capital stock of $780,
600. % .e35s2 s7iteg -'i.[f o.. .,h..1 --f .-r...
The bill to incorporate the Mercantile Home
for Aged Men Association, names William G.
Davis, T. C. Hersey, Eben Corey, Ira P. Far
rington, Samuel E. Spring, H. j. Libby, VIM.
W. Thomas Edwin A. Norton, James P. Bax-
ter and John G. Proctor as the corporators.
The object of the bill is to provide home for
certain aged and infirm men, and by the above
name shall have all the usual powers of cor
porations. The bill authorizes the association
to hold real estate to the extent of 100000. y
The resolve relating to- unsettled accounts
with the State provides that, the Governor and
Council be and hereby are empowered to ad-
just all unsettled accounts existing between
the State and Alonzo Garcelon, and for such
purposes shall have full power to send for per-
sons and papers, and adopt such measures as
the rights of the State may demand, and
either the Governor or Council may cause
such proceedings to be instituted as shall fully
protect the interests of the State.
The bill to authorize the town of Norridge-
wock to refund the bonds issued in aid of the
Somerset Railroad Company, and to create a
sinking fund for the payment of the same, is
the same as the one passed in favor of the
town of Anson. 3,ls atHf 4sl5oun -eoa frl
The statement forwarded by Mr.. Lakin
treasurer of the Insane Hospital, satisfies DR.
Eaton Fusion) of Camden, who struggled
hard to get an order through the legislature
that he might know what medicines were
dealt out to patients at that institution. From
this statement it appears that medical supplies
proper were purchased last year to the extent
of S76666, and other items that came charged
in the same bills, bring the amount up to
$7S107, as stated in the same report.
The Republican members of the legislature
held caucus immediate ly after the adjourn
ment of the House this forenoon for the pur-
pose of nominating candidate for United
States Senator to fill the vacancy occasioned
by the resignation of Senator Blaine. Gov.
Morrill, presided. Senator Emery of Ham
cock county in few appropriate remarks pre-
sented the name of Hon. VIM. P. Frye and on
his motion Mr.. Frye was nominated by accla-
nation. ti-" ~ set4 = '"'t4- '"i4'.3 Us
The State Prison committee have reported
resolve appropriating $4,000 for the
payment of the prison debt and interest, $4,000
for repairs of buildings, and $500 for the prison
library. The committee in concluding their
report speak in terms of praise of the inn
provements in the management of the finances
OF the prison by the present inspectors and of
the warden. .....S -
The military committee voted to refer the
petition of the Saco Rifle company to the Gov
ernor. This company asks to be incorporated
in the militia. The committee voted to report
an appropriation of $4,000 for 1881 and $500
for 1882 for the Bath Militar Orphans Home
$500 of the first appropriation is to be expend-
ed for repairs on buildings of the Home The
committee also voted to recommend the Legis-
lature to extend an invitation to President
Garfield to attend the soldiers reunion next
summer. 5fg #aan m Is. sl
The Judiciary Committee voted to refer the
resolve providing for annual sessions of the
Legislature to the next session of the Legisla-
ture. Also voted ought to pass on bill provid-
LIS ohoV AAladeCo VI blo Ddbu MILITARY OrpldQS
Home shall not be given pauper residence in
that city by reason of their commitment to
that institution. The committee will report
legislation inexpedient on order relating to
election of selectmen of towns in the same
manner as experimenting school committee
are chosen. sos
The Railroad Committee will report the rail-
road tax bill tomorrow. .as4lat.
The Insane Hospital investigation was re-
sumed this evening tt
Charles Knowlton testified that he had had
business transactions with the hospital for a
number of years and no political questions en-
tered into its management.
DR.. j. S. Cushing, of Skowhegan, and Dr.
Sylvester Oaks, trustees, testified to the excel
lent management of the hospital, and that it
compared well with other hospitals in the
country. Their opinion was adverse to the
employment of a female physician. They con-
sidered the hospital fully up to the times.
Dr. Sanborn testified as to the medicine
used at the hospital. faez t
Capt. Lakin, steward and treasurer, testified
to improvements made at the hospital since he
had been there, such as heating, ventilation
water, lighting, etc. .-, - s..r.s.
The testimony will be closed tomorrow.
The Fusionists had quite stormy session
this evening in their caucus for the nomination
of candidate for q. S. Senator. There we're
three candidates, Gov. Plaisted, John c. Tai
bot, member of the House from East Machias,
and Gen. Samuel j. Anderson of Portland,
the main contest being between Plaisted and
Ta1hOt No atinp uyoc nooIo
adjourned until to-mor row evening.