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The Portland daily press., 1889-11-02
PENSION CASES IN COURT.
Method of Business In the office OF
Commits sioner Raum.

WASHINGTON, November General
Raum, Commissioner of Pensions, Colonel
Butterfeld, chief ofIthe board of re-review In
the pension office and Mr.. Van Mater, chief
of the board of review, now constitute a
court whose jurisdiction is confined exclu-
siyely to pension cases. At the sittings Of
this court, the two associate judges as they
may be termed, bring to Presiding Justice
Raum's attention all of the more important
cases passed upon in the pension Office. The
two subordinate officers have thorough
acquaintance with pension matters, and
state briefly the facts and law in each case.
If Commissioner Raum approves of their
conclusions, a certificate of pension Is grant
ed. 1t is said that this court does not delay
the issuance of pensions.
ity at the pension office and interior depart
ment as to the proper course to pursue
toward those employees whose pensions were
re-rated. The commission which investi-
gated the cases found many Instances where
the employees were unquestlonably entitled
to the increased rate of pension. but where
the method by which the re-ratings were Sc
cured was irregular and characterized by
undue haste. As the claims are just, 1t is
not believed the pensioner can be called upon
to refund the money received. Still there Is
som talk of dismiSSing several re-rated en-
ployes because of their haste in pushing
their own claims through. 1t is learned that
nothing will be determined upon until after
Commissioner Raum and Secretary Noble
have had another conference.
The Portland daily press., 1889-11-02
Collision In the Snow.

DENVER, Col. November 1.-Wor1 reached
here this evening that south bound passen-
ger train on the Fort Worth, snow-bound
near Easton, was run into by freight train
this afternoon, and the engineer, fireman
and brakeman killed.
The Portland daily press., 1889-11-02
Failures of a Waak.

NEW YORK, November 1.-Failures re-
ported to Bradstreets number 2al In the
United States this week against 220 this
week last year.
The Portland daily press., 1889-11-02
Prices for Coal Advanced

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, November IAN
tbracite shippers Of the Schuylkill region to.
day advanced prices for furnace, lump and
Steamboat sizes IS cents per ton to So at the
mines Coal shippers from the Lehigh re.
gion also advance the price of those sizes 10
Cents per ton. The advances are due TO I'M
proyement in the iron trade,
The Portland daily press., 1889-11-02
Running Record Broken.

BRIDGEPoRT, Conn, November LIN the
pedestrian contest, George Cartwright, the
English pedestrian, ran three miles in 16
minutes, 244 seconds, today, breaking the
record. He received $25 for the feat.
The Portland daily press., 1889-11-02
To New York Republicans.

New YORK, November 1.-Secretary
Blaine will not be able to speak here In be-
tended, but he has sent hearty endorse
ment Of the candidates. 1t was received
The Portland daily press., 1889-11-02
THE WEATHER r.
Fair, followed by Rain,

Fair, followed by Rain.
SIGNAL OFFICE, WAR DEPT,
WASHINGTON, d. c.,
November /, 1889, D. m. }
The following is the forecast of the wealth
er for New England till pm. today:
Fair weather followed by rain on Saturday
night and cooler easterly winds.
The Portland daily press., 1889-11-02
THIS IS APPLICABLE to- PORTLAND.
cenera, aoward's Report on Our
pefenceIess sea Coast.
An EXPLOSIVE to Crash Into ar
Enemy's Vessels Wanted.
The General Thinks "Americanite. =
Would Fill the Bill.

WASHINGTON, November 1.-The report
Of Cen q O. Howard, commanding the diyi-
sion of the Atlantic, to the adlutant-general
for the year ended Sept 80, 1889, calls atten-
tion to the lack of armament OF nearly all
seacoast stations.
"Our needs in this direction" he says
shave been so often and recently reported on
by my predecessors, that deem 1t useless to
more than call attention to the subject again.
The time has undoubtedly come when some
positive action in the matter OF permanent
defence is demanded. In this connection,
the subject of high explosives should be dis
cussed"
He calls attention to "Americanite," the
invention Of young Russian. formerly
botanist of the Point Barrow expedition,
which is the safest and best explosive the
general knows of. 1t has been adopted by
the Standard Oil Company for shooting"
its wells.
"With such powerful agent the problem
of coast defence is resolved almost into one
of range, and our great seab0ard cities can
be made comparatively safe without exces-
sive expenditure repeat my former ie-
commendation for an increase in the reward
offered for the apprehension of deserters
and change in the law, which will enable
at least all civil officers of the government,
States and territories. to arrest and cOnfine
this class of offenders. To remove all real
cause of discomfort, shorten the first term OF
enlistment to two or three years and insti-
tute some system by which men in emergency
may sever their connection with the service
without diShonor to themselves, and with
justice to the government 1t might be we'll
to improve the ration, increase, or at least
give it more variety, though | believe in the
main that our soldiers are we'll fed and that
no serious discomfort arises from insuffis
cheney or poorness of food"
Gen. Howard joins Gen. Crook in recon-
mending that the infantry arm of the service
be reorganized by giving the regiments three
battalicns of four companies each He re-
commends also, that the present rifle for In
fantry and cavalry be exchanged for a maga-
zine gun. The proposed reorganization
of the artillery branch of the army as a
special corps, General Howard says,
presents fatal objections, as it would aggra-
vate the already abnormal condition of our
military administration, and only add ano-
ther bureau to the War Department and
transfer the artillery, like the staff, from the
command of the general officers of the army
to that of staff officer in Washington"
Gen. Howard reports that the discipline
and health of the troops have been main
tanned during the year; that the general and
personal staff have afforded him cheerful and
efficient aid in the performance of all required
duties, and that officers of the line present
an excellent record for the year.
The Portland daily press., 1889-11-02
yesterday at the State headquarters, and is
as follows:
WASHINGTON, October 80, 1889.

WASHINGTON, UctOber 3UI IcoV.
Hon. John ". Knapp, Chairman Repu0Hcon
State Committee, NeW York City
Dear Sir-I would gladly accept your invitation
to speak for the Republican cause In your state,
if my official engagements permitted me 10 DC aD'
sent from Washington at this time.
New York Republicans should feel inspired 70
earnest effort by the excellent character OF the
ticket nominated for State officers. 1t Is not Of
ten that list OF candidates SO entirely accepIa,
by any party for the suffrages of the people. New
York will honor herself in honoring them. am,
with great respect,
The Portland daily press., 1889-11-02
Your oOeaien' SaMEs SelTss'' q. BLAINE.

"It is next thing to having Mr.. Blaine In
letter, '"and reconcles us to our loss In
not hearing him speak. l know that he had
hoped up to the last minute to be able to get
away. but he found it impossible to do So"
The Portland daily press., 1889-11-02
LA REPUBLICA

1Oc cigar is conceded by all lovers Of a
real fine cigar TO be the PEER OF all
other cigars now sold In America. 1t
has been made for the past % years.
They are made by the largest and most
reliable firm in the world, who make 80
million cigars year, (the Grand Re.
public Cigar Factory Of New York;l it
and y. the GsAND REPUBLIC SC cigar
'esding cigars a Of ali II large IAe Cities. New @
York, Philadelphia, Chicago, New Or.
leans and Washington, wrapped In
cedar wood packages, sold only by trade
who are willing to give full value for
the money.
LA REPUBLICA, 1Oc; and GRAND
REPUBLIC, sc cigars sold only by the
following firms:
The Portland daily press., 1889-11-02

II =. 2ss-.s:. s@*4Ss sssssa 80 ~ z i !
-eNfs--s.r' E'--~s7% ~
The Portland daily press., 1889-11-02
TUE P0RTI,AND DAILY PRESS,

THE PUKTLANU UAILI hEJOS
Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND. ME
Address all communications 10
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
The Portland daily press., 1889-11-02

TO cultivate this quality, and he therefore
has not used cOrporeal punishment or the
thousand and one humiliating punishments
devised by teachers. The boy wants to be
man, every teacher has observed 1t, ana the
tendency should be INDUCED. Boys should
be treated as gentlemen, and the teacher
should require like treatment in return.
Boys of between IA and IS years OF age are
prone to ethical discussion, and their minds
are quick to perceive the difference between
right and wrong. Give the erring boy
chance to reason out the difference between
right and the performance for which he Is
corrected. When he has arrived at a con-
clusion it Is his by right of discovery. The
Denents OF this system may be stated as
follows: 1t fosters truth, 1t calls to
light reasoning power which will enable
him to grasp the idea Of an earnest purpose,
and the unpleasant wear and tear on the
teachers nerves caused by constant friction
with his school is avoided.
Mr.. III. L. Berry of Westbrook thought
some decisive measures were often needful,
and that firm hand should be carried while
much ought to be expected from moral
suasion and mutual respect.
Principal Chase Of the Portland High
school spoke with effect and with commend
able discrimination as to the different Kinds
and classes Of pupils to be controlled and
governed. The village school. the county
school, the city school severaliy call for
different and prudently chosen discipline.
The paper of Mr.: Hight was a very sug-
gestiye one and called out discussion Of
great value to the teachers present
The Portland daily press., 1889-11-02

p. C.-Partly Cloudy.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-04-12
APPROPRIATIONS
AND
ICE CHESTS.

Those in want of reliable Refriger-
utor would best consult their interest by
examining our line.
Over 200 different designs of MACK
NAV" Dry Air Refrigerator and Ice
Hhasf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-04-12
1.-THE MACKINAW,"

Cleanablc with movable Hues. solid ash,
carved and ornamented, triple walled,
charcoal filled and metal lined, making
five walls in all, solid iron shelves and
air-tight locks.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-04-12
300
COLLECTION AGENCY

sINHE subscriber offers his services TO the
i public for the transaction OF all business
connected with the Office Of Justice Of the
Peace. especially soliciting claims for collec-
lion in any part Of the county.
R. WATKINS, P,
mar 2-tf Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-04-12

DURE COUNTRY BUCKWHEAT,
Hominy, New York Beans, Mackerel and
Potomac Herring, for sale by
nov 20 D. H. WAKEFIELD.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-04-12
THOMAS J.,owEN

LICENSED AUCTIUNEER,
GAITHERSBURG, Nd,
Will attend 70 sales 10 any part of the county
on reasonable terms. All orders directed TO
him at Gaithersburg will receive prompt at
tention. (mar Tiff
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-04-12
CARRIAGES!

BEING THE AGENT FOR THE
"Heywood' Carriages. We have now in
stock full line Of this standard make
in all the latest. designs of uphol'tcring,
in prices as low as the ordinary makes.
We guarantee every coach sold.
Also alfull line of Lace Covers, At
lghans. Carriage Mats and all necessary
trimmings.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-04-12
r.. n. SYPHERD & CO.
DEALERS IN REAL ESTATE.
Loans Negotiated. Rents Collected.
No. 1907 F Street, N. w,
WASHINGTON, D G.

NXTE pay particular attention TO the buy
wv ing aud selling of Farms and Small
Country Homes near, or easy OF access 10
Washington City. We have constant calls
for such properties along the line OF the Me-
tropoltan Branch r. r.
Parties having such property for sale or
rent will find il TO their advantage 10 place
il 10 our hands: il will be literally adver-
iised, and prompt and energetic effort made
to find customers for the same.
sep 9-ts
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-04-12
M A T T IN G S.

| Our importation of Mattings received
embracing all the latest novelties in col
Irs and designs of all the leading makes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-07
THE WEATHER REPORT

GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS FOR "a HOURS
WASHINGTON Jan. Clio p. m-For Mane and New. Hamp
sa,rs rain turning into snow in the northern portions
slightly warmer
Nor the rest Of New England, Eastern New-Ycrk. New
Ysrsv and Eastern Pennsylvania clearing weather slightly
co,der winds becoming westerly diminishing In force
For delaware Maryland Virginia and North Carolina hri
slightly colder .,x. ,r,.....,n,
r south Carolina Georgia. Florida. Alabama MISSISSIPPI
.na T on,.iana fair nearly stationary temperature
Var eastern Texas local rains nearly stationary tempera
FOR Arkansas. Tennessee and Kentucky, hr' slightly
warmer ,, rp..,.-, r.,~
York and Ohio clearing weather nearly stationary Ampera
ture. -. ... ,~ss -,
rr Illinois Indiana and Missouri mir except light local
- or rain in tho extreme northern portions OF indana
and Illinois, slightly warmer. .....
Nor lower Michigan light local snows nearly stationary
temperature. x,,..o,. sn.~ 49,
rain; warmer.
Eor Iowa hight local snow rain; warmer.
For Dakota local rain warmer except IN 'no "es'
orn norton nearly stationary temperature
FOR sas and Nebraska generally tr; signify "a'no
ent u western Nebraska nearly stationary temperature
Nor COLORADO fair nearly stationary temperature
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-07
DEDICATION OF DIsSToN HALL
NOVEL INSTITUTION OPENED IN pHrnADrr,

A NOVEL INSTITUTION OPENED IN PHIADEIr
PHIA-A SPEECH BY LEVI p. MORTON.
philsdelphs, Jan. Special. --Disston Hail. large
and handsome annex to the Beacon Presbyterian
Church at Cumberland and Cedar sts- was appro-
priately dedicated with religious ceremonies this
evening in the presence Of assomblage including
Mr. and Mrs Levi I. Morton, the pastor, the Rev. DIT
Francis L. Robbins, John wanamakcr, Ex-Governor
Pattison the Rev. DR.. Catell, the Rev. Dr. Henry NJ
Field, Of New-York, George W. Chlds, A. j Drexel
Stephen A. Caldwell. b. B. Comegys, Hamilton
Disston Thomas Dolan, and william NJ Singeriy
Two meetings held at the same time, one In the
auditorium conducted by the Rev. Dr. Robbins ana
the other In Dsston Hail, conducted by tho Rev.
James Mari, assistant pastor Of Beacon Church Tho
speakers were John wanamaker, Ex-Governor Patti
SON the Rev. Dr. CatteI, tho Rev. DIR. Fold, and the
Rev. DR.. Robbins
A unanimous call brought out Vice Presidcnt-elect
Morton, and he spoke for several minutes on topics
appropriate to the occasion. There ware over three
thousand people present and all paid their respects to
the distinguished visitor and Mrs. Morton
Disston Hall is designed to be feature in tho re-
ligous, moral and intellectual work Of the city.
The purpose is to carry out brood religious prfnc
pies tho usefulness OF the churchs influence in the
neiehborhood. 1t Is patterned to great extent
after the Peoples Palace in the East End OF London.
by II place Of meeting will be Afforded Tor classes
and literary societies Frn HU me
10 time II Is designed 10 hold lectures and services In
the main hall, and provision has been made Tor
medical department and dispensary Disston Hail
has been erected and thus named by tho Rev. DR.
Robbins because the Messs Dsston wero the largest
After the services Mr.. and Mrs. Morton and the
Rev. Dr. Field driven TO the Rev. DR. Robbins's
house. Mr.. and Mrs. Morton returned 10 New-Yorh
Presidentelect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-07
EMPEROR wILL1Ars STRANGE MAIADK
london Cable dispatch to The New-York Sun.

london Cable dispatch 10 The New YORK Sun.
lam ." with friend whose fame as medical man IS
world wide obtained for your readers most interest
physical condition. Tho information may be relied
upon exact beyond any question,
said my friend, ain having Princess for a mother,
and equally so in having been born Prince. Incso
The Usually accepted accounts Of its nature and origin
are imaginative rubbish. The Crown Princess Fred
en was S.s rs = Se poa The birth
OF the present German Emperor was unexpected ana
he was helped into toe r TSyss Sy r % ss Of h
knowledge Of surgery. II he had been allowed to
think that his patient was simply an Ordinary Svs woman sesn
VI bn e aes was 81 carefully upon him
s saa he s e n r6 Si a1%s s heir % sn
throne This demoralized the little doctor that he
Of nature, and 50 severed ali the muscles Of the In
awhen was called to windsor by Queen Victoria
TO attend the little boy saw at once that his case
hopeless. II he had been gTocers son, some
Sound method Of cure adopted snd followed AS a
pri9ce however he had to be- seen by every great
possible result Of the accident cDsued. namely COM
at Is wasted completely away. and IS probably
smaller than when examined him as q boy mt Wind
sor. Fortunately such wonderful skill has been shown
by the German surgeons as TO save him from the NOR
s ars s simply IN SsvlR hs R'l S'n s child
withscd ims padod out Z most lifeline a1,sd ia'hon
%ss ns. s sS seas acting syiG a e. s
These artificial muscles o connected with tho good
IN natural condition 10 would 30 incapable Of NOV
ISM snsbies him to mpars to Il movements hai
almost es He can raise or Lover 70 a a carg
trained and BROKEN chargers which are selected Tor
him.
frequently insisted upon the great gravity OF mo
disease concentrated In the unllcky Emperors heal
and which Is Officially described as slight anccton
Of the ear My statements rs to the seriousness OF
comment OF the physician quoted sbov6
Tho Emperors dcformity' said bo rs no,nin ming
and sensitive but tho disease in bis head Is one
Europe 1t may drive the Emperor 70 Che most *. sx
specaistion 1I IS 70 what bis career may be-
tell You positively that i already makes s
him insane Mt intervals re was Insane when pc ae-
pelled 10 revise and Interpret officially Iic was
mentally dcranged by his suffering and the direct
effect Of the mslady upon the brain All the sili
disease that is growing In bis head Once already it
has gone beyond the control OK ne doctors am me
Emperor suffered most dreadful attack al knowiedge
the disease reaches q certain point there vii come
explosion and the Emperor VIII either Ole or be-
come bopclcssly insane =. I'm M, cav To-
nature may be described as that Of ts,nor and an
abnormal growth within the brain, The shlii Of
s may ng OF the nga se pro ~ dHe
but there Is very little hope that they VIII be able
on yss"s s ss ss: ;RPi sss
Who s.. Inherited % fhs same trouble l. also acie
with hts epiIsptic In eharscter'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-07
DIED.


ALISON Emma 9. daughter Of Susan NJ and he hss
Funeral January ct from her hts rssdsucs
her IT, @s* r. q e. s
Notice Of funeral hereafter
Margaret b. csdie daughter Of Thomas csdr decsass
Funeral service at her late home 20 West Tueedg
at o'clock. -
daughter Of fi Isaac ana Emma DSy
Funeral services at he. ste residence AIT william ST. -
Train BARCLAY ard Christopher sts at 1850 "a
Brick Church Station.
Sunday January Sstsf short ilnsss ny
Howell age2 years and months
Funeral Tuesday January g. at ll3o m. from II Wesr
119thst
KENNEDY-on Saturday January at el2 Deanst, Rroef
yn Samuel L. Kennedy secretary Of the Board OF Pure
sSss sbG ~ s SSa are " s s attend the funeral
in the Chapel Of the Central conxegation Church H
cocks, near Franklinave Brooklyn on Monday evening
January at O'clock 1t the conclusion OF inc churcn
Intermcnt Tuesday morning
Kellogg youngest da"shssr ii Nathan and Helen I1ss
Funeral at the residence Of her brother LAnn Eel
iosg iSS West 70that. on Monday January T. isSV -
Interment az New. brunswick NewJersey.
REEvEs-At baltimore January T. Samuel b Reeves 4.
Funeral services the residence Of his brother John ~.
Reeves LILA Gatesave. Monday January T. 2p.m
Please omit flowers.
rHoMsoN-Amanda g. reict Of the late Hmbormaster 5os
NJ. Thomson. on Sunday. January =. 1882
Notice OF funeral hereafter
wALRoD-on Sunday. the 9th, cstharine Il. walrod aged
Relatives and friends are invited attend funeral
VIM Jay Hunt 10 BelmOntave- Jersey city Heishsa
wILCoxAt the Hahnemann Hospital January Sarah h
Wilcox, daughter Of The bate y m1al Grey.
Train leaves New. York ct IL O'Clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-07
CHIEFJUgTICE FULLER's DAUGHTERS
Gnssln In Tho Philadepla Times.

New Year Day the residence OF the Chief Justice OF
the United States was thronged with callers. Tho
attractions Of the day the four daughters OF the
head OF the National judiciary, who weIe assisting
Mrs Fuller In doing the hpnOIs Of tho day. They
are srrlgtly quartet Of young ladies' each char
aceristc In style Of beauty, temperament and ideas
of things Miss Fuller; whose Christian name. IS
figure. She Is very quick In conversation and has a
marvellous memory for the names Of individuals The
next daughter, Maud Is tall and rather retiring IN
manner. Tho third, Mary, Is a blackeyed brunette,
a musical genius, who expected TO leave the Cd
instant 10 resume her musical Studies but viii leave
month later. Tho fourth, Mildred, II the tallcst OF
the group, OF society age, and looks ~ life from the
humorous side She Is pronounced blonde, tan
and nne-lookng
A friend introducing friend started forth in the
stcreotypcd formuary: Miss Fuller, permit me-"
Now, stop right therc,' said the vvacious blonde
al am not Miss Fuller; ! am number four'
Tho young man looked perpleYed.
al sm plain number four and nothing else. You
met Miss Fuller receiving and allow me 70 present yon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-07
INFIRMITIEs OF THE POSTAL SYSTEM.

80 bottOT OF INC
Sir: II there is thing moro than another that
you should emphasize with the incoming Administra-
ton, II is reform In tho Post once Department For
forty odd years have boon largo receiver of letters
and during all the time previous to the incoming OF
Cleveland had not suffered from the causeless errors
and c,issedness' Of Post Office employees as have
suffered since Villas took hold OF the Department.
There is not weekday, not day, that my mail
is not either missent or delayed Tho fault, am
sure, lies with the worthless drunken, ignorant,
vagabonds the "powers that be. have given charge
of tho distribution of the mails the trains They
grossly ignorant Of the geography OF the country
and are whisky soaked and sleepy that they have
memory for places or anything else refer es-
peciay TO the Post Oficc agents In Ohio, Mich
gar, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa. Nebraska
and Minnesota, know all about these, and take
II the other States better of. Villas and DICK
inson ara alone TO blame. They swept the route
cars clean OF men who had learned their business by
years OF toll and painstakng and have filed the cars
with barroom bunmers or ignorant boys who had In
fuenccS TO work They have retained most on The
superintendent who have nothing to do with Tho
practical distribution OF mails and have dismissed
all Sho had any practical knowledge and chaos u
tho result II they had bounced" every Other person
conncctc with the Department and had retained the
route agents. tho proper distribution OF tho nails
would have gone on and should not have been
daily called up to shower down curses on the heads
Of these two PostmastersGe General
Chicgo, Dec. 90 1888. JOHN A. DOWNS.