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The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05
O8ITuARY.
John Rayar Earnald

died at his residence In York, Me-, Friday,
February ~, OF pneumonia. Capt. Fernald
was born in Kittery, Me-, February 10, 1907.
He was descendant Of DR.. Reginald Fer
nald who was one of the company sent to
Piscataqua by John Mason about 1851, being
the sixth generation. He was left an orphan
at the age of years. During his boyhood
he lived with Benjamin Rogers in York,
working upon the farm In summer and at
tending school in winter. After few years
passed in this way he decided to follow the
sea, and by his faithfulness to his duties and
superior judgment he soon became COM
mander of one Of the largest ships plying
between New York and foreign ports and
continued in command until his retirement
to private life In about 1850. He resided dur
ing the past thirty years upon the premises
formerly owned by the late Judge David
Sewall. He was twice married, his first wife
being Prudence Lord. by whom he had two
daughters, Emily and Abbie, both deceased.
His second wife was Mrs. Abby S. Langdon,
who died about three years ago. Captain
Fernald had always been greatly interested
In all efforts for the growth and prosperity
Of York, aiding toward all improvements.
He was constant attendant at the Congre-
gational church TO which society he was
greatly attached, aiding by his advice and
counsel and donating freely and literally to
uphold and advance its prosperity. He was
greatly beloved and respected by all. advis-
ing and assisting the young people in rising
in the world and discountenancing all forms
of deception and fraud. In politics Repub-
lican. taking an active interest in the sue
cess Of the principles of the Republican
party, his genial countenance being always
seen at the conventions, his last attendance
being at the York county convention at Al
fred, Me-, in August last as chairman Of the
York delegation, at the age of eighty-four
years. He was man of fiUe physique, attrac-
tive in appearance, fine conversationalist,
genial and social, upright in all his dealings.
| 1t can be said of him that "nis word was as
| good as his bond" He was Of a strong and
| vigorous constitution, always healthy until
three years since when he suffered a slight
| shock which affected his right side, but not
| to such an extent as to prevent him from be,
Ing around. One sister survives him, Mrs.
| Ann Thompson, who resides In York, and
was devotedly attached to him, also large
number OF nephews and nieces residing both
| in Maine and New Hampshire. He will be
missed by all, both old and young.
Chester I. Chaplin.
Rev. Chester 1. Chaplin, who died in North
ampton, Mass, Monday, at the age of 81, had
held charge of several Episcopal parishes in
| Vermont and New Hampshire and also. al
Rockland, Me. Recently he was principal OF
the erammer school at Chicopee Falls.
Albert C. Tenner.
| DOVER, N. H., March Abr. Albert u
Tenner died last evening aged ". lie was
| a native of Taunton. Mass, a graduate OF
Dartmouth and had been In continual prac'
| tice here Sc years.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05
PUBLIC BUILDING BILLS.
A Great many That Started In Fell
nv the WaysIde.

WASHINGTON. March "A statement pre-
pared by the clerk to the HoEse committee
on public buildings and grounds. shows that
during the past Congress All bills for the
erection of public buildings were introduced
carrying total appropriation Of s76,e3a.625.
OF this number 90 passed both Houses, ap-
priating sl3, ,e76 .639 aud all became laws save
four that were vetoed by the President
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ACCIDENTAL LEGISLATION.
Inadvertent Appropriation for the Re-
lief of Sufferers.

WASHINGTON, March 4-By mistake
the item in the agricultural bill appropria-
ting $3.50, 900 for the relief OF destitute set.
tlery in the West, was retained in the bill
when 1t was enrolled after having been
struck out in conference. The House passed
a resolution ordering its erasure and the Sem
ate followed suit. but before it could be
brought back to the House that body had ad-
iourned. Therefore the item stands.
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Portland Yacht Club.

The annual meeting Of the Portland Yacht
Club was held last evening at the club house
with large attendance Of the members,
Commodore Bray In the chair. and the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
Commodore-C. w. Bray.
Vice Commodore Walter WOodman
Fleet Captain-W. Willis GOOld.
Seeretary-Chas II. Flagg.
Treasurer-C. II. A. Weber
Mtasurer-J0seph II. Dyer.
Fleet SurgeOn-Chas. ID. Smith, NJ. ID.
Trustee-Comm0dore ex-0ffclo, VIM. Senter j.
Hall Boyd, Benz. w. Jones.
Regatta Commiitee-A. NJ. Smith, r. 5. Rand,
w. K. Carter, w. Kirsch.
Membership Committee-C. j. Farrincton K
II: York, J. Hall Boyd and the Secretary ex-
oficio
House Commttee-w. willis GOold, Chas. 4.
Rolfe.
Vice Commodore Owen and Secretary
Charles ID. Smith declined to accept a re-
election.
1t was voted to have the annual dinner
April 26th and a committe appointed. Ii
was voted to have the annual cruise start
May 2Sth and the club spring regatta June
11th,
The finances OF the club were reported In
sound condition.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05

WASHINGTON. Marce 4mThs Az nsIss1 Senate held
iipiomatic and consideration bill, the army
REORGANIZATION bill, the legislative and the
deficiency bills were agreed to-.
At 1O.45 the Senate held brief executive
session. The House bill fol, the protection
of the lives of miners In territories was taken
for the issue Of the commission Of Philip @.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05

A special despatch to the Philadelphia
Press from Wilkesbarre says there is no
longer any doubt as to Miss Auna E. DICK
lnson's insanity. The Press correspondent
visited the state hospital for the insane at
and there saw Miss Dickinson In one OF the
female wards. andsin charge of the keepers.
DR.. Schultz, the head Of the Institution,
would allow no conversation with Miss
Dickinson in her present condition, but glad
ly gave all the information In his power.
There is no question as to her insanity. 1t
Il marked and pronounced. 1t does not an,
pear to re mania on any particular subject,
but a deep-seated disease Of the mind, which
leads her to look at everything In the wrong
light. In reply to questions, DIR. Schultz
said: From the temporary examination /
have made, l find her whole system, physi-
cal aud nervous, run down and shattered,
She has evidently been unable to eat or sleep
naturally for long time"
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05
Local Weather Report.
PORTLAND, Me-, March 4, 1891
weather Observations.

The following are the United States Signal
Service observations for yesterday. March
4th, taken at p. M. 10Th meridian time
she observations for each station being given
In this order: Temperature. direction Of the
wind. state Of the weather:
Boston. 1872, NV, snow; New York. 100
SW, partly cloudy; Philadelphis. 800, NV
cloudless; Washington, 30o, w, cloudIess
Albany, 2So. NE, cloudless; Buffalo. Sso
SW, cioudless Cleveland, 26o. W, cloudy.
Detroit, 900. NV, cloudless; Chicago. go
W, cloudless st. Paul. 120, SW, cloudless :
Daluth, 121 calm cloudisssi die sS St Vincent,
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05
Foreign Notes,

Navigation. has again been stopped at
Odessa, Russia, on account of Ice.
The British steamer Victoria sprang aleak
In the Pentland Firth yesterday, and was
abandoned.
The troubles Of the State line of steam
ships have eliminated in move, made yes
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johnson as rear admiral in the navy and to
deliver 1t to his widow.
The copyright bill was finally given pas
sage In the Senate.
Messrs. Edmunds and German, IN con-
junction with the committee OF the House,
waited upon the President and informed
him that the two houses had concluded their
business and were ready to adjourn,
They returned and reported that the Presi-
dent had replied that he had no further COM
munication to make and he wished the Presi-
dent of the Senate and all its members a
happy return to their homes and every fe-
licity.
MI. Ransom offered q resolution which
was unanimously agreed to. rendering the
thanks Of Congress to the Vice. President
for the courteous dignified and able manner
in which he presided over the deliberation Oh
the Senate.
Before announcing adjournment In the
Senate Vice President Morton made grace
full speech of farewell. thanking the men,
bers for their uniform courtesy co the pre-
siding officer.
The Senate then adjourned sine die.
Closing Session Of the House.
WASHINGTON, March 4.-The House was
In session all night. Mr.. Fusion. at an early
hsur this morning. presented the conference
report on the agricultural appropriation bill,
but the House refused to accept 1t and fur
Their conference was ordered.
The conference report on the legislative
appropriation bill was agreed to.
The bill for reorganization of the artillery
Drancn Oh the army was defeated by vote
The conference report on the deficiency
bill was finally passed. the Senate receding
from all points at Issue except the French
spoliation clause, on which the House re-
pending for so many years will now be paid.
The n,a,iaa.s,. cn...
WASHINGTON, March 4.-The President
Indian, consular and diplomatic. sundry civ
II, pension and agricultural appropriation
bills, the joint resolution providing for thu
Organization Of Circuit Courts of Appeal. the
act Incorporating the National Conservatory
OF Music CT America. the act for the protec.
ton OF the lives Of miners In the territories,
the copyright bill and ninety-two private
two private pension bills.
The Pension List.
WASHINGTON, March 4.-Pensions have
been granted to the following Maine people:
ORIGINAL.
Alonzo B. Willard, VIM. A. Smith,
Amos B. Sargent, Sewell Sawyer
Charles B. Randlett.
ADDITIoNAL-NAyY.
Allanson A. Ham.
INCREASE.
Robert Ii. Mcfarland, Rufus Ingraham.
Washington Notes.
The ratification of the Brussels treaty 10
stop the sale of spirits and firearms in Afri-
ca, was defeated in the Senate executive ses-
sion.
The inter-continental railway commission
Yesterday arranged the preliminaries for
VIM. +. Skunk of Pittsburg Pa, was elected
organizing engineer.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05

Portland; relating to the branding of lime,
limiting the use OF the term Rockland lime
TO- lime actually burned in Rockland; per-
mltting the selectmen of towns to appoint
policemen; extending the charter of the
Cumberland Illuminating Company and
enabling the county of Washington to aid In
the construction of the Shore Line road.
On the petition of w. K. Dana and others of
Saccarappa for change in the law relating
eaHa e railroad e 55SSsns the committee comms voted S
unanimous vote, decided that Legislation on
Mr.. Payson's order respecting the sale of
stock OF certain quasi public corporations.
was inexpedient.
The committee on military affairs voted
today to make favorable report on the re-
solve appropriating $4,000 to complete the
work of the Maine Gettysburg Commission.
The committee on education voted to re-
port ought not to pass on the resolve In aid
of Yarmouth. Ought not to pass was also
voted on the resolve in aid OF Kents Hill
seminary. Corinna Academy and the Mad
awaska training school fare better and the
resolves in their favor will be favorably re-
ported. The committee voted to report the
bill to incorporate Bridge academy in the
town of Dresden. Another important mat
ter on which the committee acted Is the bill
to abolish the district school system which
will be favorably reported, seven members
of the committee being in favor of it
The insurance committee gave an ad-
agent BILL Messrs. Stevens, Pinkham and
Schwartzchild of Portland, are among those
who were present at the hearing, The COM
mittee took no action.
While it is understood that the tax com:
mittee favored an increasein the railroad
tax, the method of taxation it will rec
ommend is not known. The COM
mittee has been considering a grad
'n nated ia. tax upon upon the gross earnings simi-
at the hearing before the committee.
The committee on legislation appointment
met tonight and discussed its work but took
no action other than appointing public
hearing for next Thursday evening.
The Australian Ballot.
Tomorrow is the day assigned for the Aus
tralian ballot bill and at this eleventh hour
the opponents of the measure are straining
every point to defeat it. Great pressure Is
brought to bear on members supposed to be
on the doubtful list, and few who have
be captured, reducing its majority In the
House. Mr.. Clason has had set of voting
booths made and in room in the basement
of the State House.
Points.
In the House this morning, among the re-
solves given their second reading were those
in favor of the insane hospital. the Bath
Orphans Home. Paris Hill academy, Somer.
set academy, Fryeburg academy, MattanOw-
cook academy, MunSon academy, Limerick
academy and the Maine State college.
The bill extending the charter OF the Cape
Elizabeth Shore Line railroad company and
that incorporating the Casco Bay Telegraph
engrossed In the House this forenoon.
ID. A. Kincaid of Cape Elizabeth, is among
the petitioners for the bill for the prevention
of blindness.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05
Jay Gould MuIcted p,

New YORK, March 4.-Judge MARITIME, in
the Court of General Sessions, today imposed
fine Of $3.50 on Jay Gould for not answer
ing summons to serve as petit juror, 1t be-
ing his second offense.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05
THE w EAThER r.
Colder.

The following is the forecast of the weather
for Maine: Clearing; colder; winds be-
ing northwesterly; gales on coast; fair FRI
day.
Cautionary signals displayed from Della
ware breakwater to Newport section. Storm
signals from Narragansett section to East
port.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05

Governor Bulkleley has granted requisi-
sitIon papers IN the case of the Danbury,
Conn, horse thief Officer Heating started
at once for Albany with them.
Early last evening the third floor of one of
Hayeymeyer's sugar storehouses atWilliams-
burg, N. Y, gave way, carrying with 1t 6OOO
barrels of sugar. One man was injured. Loss
to property about $4,000.
Commander in chief Veazey of the G. A.
r. has issued general order containing the
letter. dated February 25th, from Thomas
r Sherman. acknowledging for his fathers
femily. the tokens OF coincidence received
from The posts of the Grand Army through
out the country.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05
The P,Igrim In Collision.

NEW YORK, March 4.-The Sound steamer
Pilgrim was in collision yesterday after
noon, off Astoria, with an unknown schoon-
er. The headgear of the schooner was car
rled away. There was some excitement on
board the Pilgrim for time as there was a
large number of passengers ON board. Al
though the steamer was not damaged to any
great extent, the captain decided to put into
Cgy Island, where the vessel remained until
$50 this morning, and then proceeded on her
way to Fall River, 'A "''
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

UyHF Legal Affairs Committee will give public
IL hearing at their room at the State House,
Augusta, on March 10, 891, at 10 O'Clock In the
forenoon. On an Act to prohibit corporations,
ficates or obligations Of any kind on the instalment
plan or payable in the order in which they mature
or otherwise. Per order
mh5sntd MORRILL, N. DREW, Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

VtHE Committee on Mercantile Affairs and In
Il surance will give public hearing at their
room In the State House, Augusta, on Thursday,
March 9th, 1891, at 2 O'Clock p. m on
An Act to amend Section 8, Chapter 237, of the
Insurance on the assessment plan.
An Act establishing and regulating the Inspec-
tion of Stationary and Portable Steam Boilers and
the licensing of Engineers.
By order of the committee.
feb2Ssntd c. A. MARSTON. Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05
TEcIsLATIVE NOTICE.

rxvuF Judiciary Committee will give public hear
mo At their room at the state House,
1ngnsta on Thursday, March 8, 1891. at two
o,ciock In the afternoon upon expediency OF law
for nrotection of Maine forests against fire.
By order of the committee,
mbSsndIt F. G. PAYSON, Secretary.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

he IOhlLAND OA1AI Il hICJs
Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
At 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND. NH
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at t2.6O
year; If paid in advance, $500 yeaI.
Advertisements inserted In the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (which has large circulation In every
part Of the State) for 81 90 per square for first in
sertion. and so cents per square for each subse'
quent insertion
TERMS: Seven Dollars Year. When payment
is made strictly In advance the price will be Six
dollars.
RATES OF ADvERTIsING-One inch space OF
the length of column, or twel lines ,a0nparel
constitutes square"
Sl.50 per square, daily, first week; 20 cents per
week after; three insertions or less 81 90; con-
tinuing every other day after first week. 30 cents.
Half square, three insertions or less, 10 cents.
one week, g. 90; 0cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head of "AMUsEMENTS" and AUCTION
SALES" $500 per square per week; tbree.inser-
tons or less. 81 80.
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MAIN e..
A New Building for Madison.

A New Building for Madison.
MADISON, March A lot was purchased
today. at the corner of Main and Maple
street. by R. G. Greene of Hiram, who will
Immediately commence the erection Of a
three-story brick block containing four
stores. A Portland contractor is now on the
ground.
ATotaI Loss In China.
AUGUSTA, March 4.-The buildings OF
Asa Berry. at China Lake. were burned last
night at IL O'Clock. The family lost every
thing. The buildings were worth $1,000, and
there was no insurance.
A Demented Girl In Anson.
MADISON, March Am unknown girl
apparently demented, about 20 years of age
was wandering around the town of Anson
Monday. She was well dressed and ap.
peared to have no knowledge of her name ol
| whereabouts.
The girl has disappeared and all trace oi
her is lost. Parties living in the Dinsmore
neighborhood, where she was first seen
| think she escaped from some asylum anC
wandered into the woods.
Fatally Cored by a Bull.
MAcHIAs, March 4.-Last night. while
tending his cattle in the barn, Edward III
Moore of Machiasport was so badly goreG
by bull that he died this morning. He wa:
| a member Of the Maine Board of Agricul
ture for Washington county.
Free Baptist Quarterly.
GARDINER, March 4-The Bowdoin Quar-
terly Free Baptist meeting began here today
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05

COMMITTEE on Public Buildings will receive
" bids for construction of cases for AdJutant
Generals office, until March 7th, 1891.
Plans and specifications can De seen at sald
office. II. II. MERklLL,
mar2sn1w Secretary
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05

Merchant Tailor

And furnishing goods business for sale at a
Ureat sacrit,ce On acco1nt Of sickness of owner.
Fifteen wears established Clean STOCK 4L st
Fine store, best location in town. in'o''is"'0 "'
0n0e' J.H. BRACKETT, r,;..
fah07endlwR Bfuns"AOa, AAoAs<o'
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05

COMMITTEE on Public Buildings invite pro-
~ posals for furnishing shelves and furniture
II. +. MERRILL,
mar2snIw Secretary.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05
Fishing with Selnes.

Remonstrances bearing over 1000 sigma.
lures were presented in the House this
morning against any law to restrict fishing
with purse seines. Among the remonstrants
are j. F. Randall and 80 others of Portland
and Cape Elizabeth, j. B. Coyle and SO 9th.
ers Of Portland, and George f. Morse and
107 others of Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05
New Comes Aroostook.

R. w. Shaw and IS other members of the
Aroostook bar, like some of their brethren
of the Kennebec bar, think that the county
gets too much court So they petition that
the Superior co.rt be abolished and two ad-
ditional terms of the Supreme Judicial court
| for the county shall be established at Carl
hnu
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05
Red Buoy on the Beach.

PRovINcETowN, Mass. March A stiff
gale from meast-sOutheast, with binding snow.
mas prevailed since midnight, moderating
some at noon but still showing. The life
saving men on duty patrolling the beaches
today report nasty sea running outside.
The Nauset patrol report finding on the beach
large red can boy with the figure In white.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05
Raining at Newport.

NEWPORT, K. L, March 4-The storm here
lasted about "a hours and left heavy coat
ing on the ground. This afternoon light
rains set Ia and tonight IL Is so bad that the
heavily loaded with ice and as strong wind
prevails damage Is likely to result
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05

DOVER, N. H., March 4.-Dr. Albert q,
Tenner died last evening aged n. lie was
a native of Taunton. Mass, graduate OF
Dartmouth and had been In continual prac-
tice here Sc years.
The Portland daily press., 1891-03-05

"A hfai ooserVaIlOn may De maue I'D LnlS
connection upon certain signs OF a rearrange-
ment of political equilibrium upon new sec
tional lines. The spectacle Of the alliance
Of the silver senators from the West with
the southern Senators for the defeat OF the
elections bill and the passage Of free COIN
age bill has not been without an effect upon
the imagiDations Of men. They nave fore.
seen new political arrangement which they
imagine may restore the old ascendancy en-.
1oyed by the south in the days Of the Slave.
holding aristocracy, and pass the control OF
the government over to the elements that
nave been In the minority for the last quar-
ter OF century. A close inspection Of the
social aud Industrial condition of the new
silver States of the west and of the oligar-
chlcal governments of the Southern States
will not inspire the faith that the signs OF a
political concord between the two elements
are at all trustworthy. More than a bargain
OF politicians is required to cement the as
ISOLATION of peoples.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1891-12-24

serpent de mer, est il besoin de lie
dire, s'est r6pandue q Danbury ct
dams tous les environs avec la rapi
dit6 de p6clair, ct y a cause une
sensation facile concevoir. Des
centaines de curieux sont accourus
ct ont pu contempler de leurs yeux,
pendant quelques instants. un des
plus beaux specimens de ces mons
tres rares que quelquas personnes
settlement avaient Gu jusqu'a pre-
sent le bonhsur de voir, ct que tant
d'autres cOnsid6ralent CONNIE l6-
gendalres.
dependant M. Baker, craignant
que le serpent ne mourdt, s'est ha-
t6 de faire appeler le docteur Knox,
un chirugien-v6t6rinaire de- grand
renom, qu1 a etc attache pendant
des ann6es a la fameuse m6nagerie
de Barnum. Le doctcur Knox,
comprenant tout le parti quill pou-
vait tirer du monstre, s'est empress
s6 den ofrir une forte somme q
Baker qui le lui vendu d'autant
plus volotiers quill ne savait qn'en
faire. LIE serpent de raer para1t
malade; ma's le docteur Knox,
quoiqu'il matt jamais Gu loccasion
meme dams la m6nagerie Barnum,
de soigner un reptile de cette es-
pece 81 rare, espere le sauver. II
d'abord fait prendre au monstre
un balm dams du lait tiede: ensuite
il Ia envelopp6 tout entier dams
de rouate ct plusieurs couvertures
de laine.
Gle traitement d6ja donn6 de
bons r6sultats; le monstre SO ranl-
me peu a peu ct a ouvert ses glands
yeux noirs qui 6tincellent CONNIE
des charbons ardents. On dit que
le docteur Knox sc propose d'exh1-
ber son serpent de mer dams toutes
les villes des Etats- Unis, des quill
sera complement retabli.