The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-04-26
NEW YORK FOR REED.
His Friends Confident Of the Empire
States Solid Vote.
A New York Papers Figures with
Amendments ts-commissioner Tan
ner Throws More Light on the
Pension laws-A Hint to Veterans
Not to Waste Their Money.

WASHINGTON, April ga New York
paper gives an estimate of the probable re-
lative strength of the different speakership
candidates at present as follows Reed, SO
Mckinley, Al; Burroughs, 30; Cannon, 10;
Henderson, 13. This calculation gives Reed
all the New England vote, 10 from New
York, about half of the Pennsylvania
strength, and some scattered support in the
South and West and on the coast 1t gives
Mckinley the 16 votes of Ohio. from New
York, half of Pennsylyania's, and a few
others scattered here and there. 1t gives
Burroughs, Cannon and Henderson very few
outside of their own States. The estimate
admits that New York and Pennsylvania
viii hold the balance of power, but It does
not take into account that caucus of the
New York delegation, held informally at
Congressman Belden's dinner, decided, not
that 1t would support any particular candi-
date, but that when it did vote it would vote
altogether for somebody. Reeds friends are
confident that they have majority Of the
delegation with them. There is no question
that the New Workers will stand together.
Therefore the 10 votes of New York can be
counted for Reed
The Laws Intent.
+ WASHINGTON, April 25.-Commissioner of
Pensions Tanner today rendered decision
by which the pension of Henry Dembitz is
increased. The pensioner has been receiving
ing pension of $50 per month for what is
known as Perigoff's amputation of both feet.
This amputation is the removal Of the entire
foot with the exception of portion of the
heel bone and the integuments of the heel,
which are brought forward to cover the
ankle joint The commissioner held that
the legal distinction between the loss of so
much of the feet as was experienced in this
case and the total loss of the feet was mere
technical difference, and the claimant was
entitled to a pension Of $72 per month. The
decision Will apply to number Of other
cases of like nature.
Don't Waste Your Pension Money.
WASHINGTON, April 25.-War veterans
who are entitled to commutation for the loss
of the use of their limbs BY disease or injury
are now filing their claims in vast numbers.
1t is stated at the Office of the surgeon gener-
al of the army that a considerable percentage
of the money which Congress intended for
these disabled soldiers has been unneceS-
sarily wasted in attorneys fees. Notice is
given that all such claims can be settled by
letter to the surgeon general of the army
without incurring any expense to the claim
ant
A Head of Division Dismissed.
w NASAiN6IONs April ZO.-d6OTR6 w. GlLt,
chief of division in the pension office, has
been dismissed.
Hon. John Ellis Dead.
WASHINGTON, April 25.-Ex- Congressman
John Ellis of Louisiana died suddenly at his
residence here today.
Mr.. Biaine's Health.
WASHINGTON, April 25.-Secretary Blaine
was indisposed yesterday. but is feeling
much better today, but owing to the inclem-
ent weather which prevails, he deemed it
imprudent to go to the State Department
this morning. For this reason the presenta-
tion of the new British minister to the Presi-
dent was deferred.
The Pension List.
WASHINGTON, April 25.- The following
Maine pensions have been granted:
ORIGINAL.
Nicholas Foster.
Elisha EmmOnS.
August Young.
Francis Forbes.
Sumner Hurd
George w. Dean.
INCREASE.
James X. Reynolds.
Isaac Yeaton.
Orrin w. Jewett.
Forrest Stewart.
Moses /. Hubert.
REISSUE.
Seneca r. Gardner.
Charles b. Glley.
Mercy mother of Clark 2, Hughes.
Anna, Widow of VIM H. Chambers.
Sarah, widow of Nathaniel Souther.
Clara, widow of Charles Winter.