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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-01-26
A RADICAL MEASURE.
Relating to Pensions Proposed by
the Democrats.
CONDITION OF THE TREASURY RE-
PORTED BY IT'S SECRETARY.

Senator Hale's Bill for Warships-Doing
Away With Pension Agencies and
Surgeons-Mr. Blaine About the Same
Major Ha1ford--High Jinks in the
House.
WASHINGTON. January 25. - The
Democratic members of the House
subcommittee on appropriations, IN
framing the annual pension appropriation
bill for submission to the full commit
tee, made vigorous onslaught on the
dependent and disability pension act
passed by the Republican Congress OF
1890. They adopted a number of amend
ments changing that law. Following
are the principal changes made:
No widow shall receive pension TN
der the act of 1890 unless married to
soldier prior to 1870; no person shall re-
ceive a pension under the act of 1890 un-
less disabled in service from manual
| labor and in receipt of an income OF less
than 5000 year; no nonresident of the
United States shall receive pension un-
less he was actually disabled in service.
Another amendment provides for the ap-
pointment of commissioner to consider
the necessary notifications in the pen
sion laws and report at the next Con-
! gress. The amendments were adopted 3
to 2, the Democratic members voting
| yes
The bill as framed by the majority of
| the subcommittee also does away with
pension agencies throughout the country,
| provides for payment OF pensions by
| checks directly from the Treasury De-
partment, abolishes the examinations of
applicants by surgeons, and provides
for the appointment of $50 special ex-
aminers to hereafter make examinations.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-01-26
ESTABLISHED JUNE 2s, 1se2--voL. 81.
THIS MORNINGS NEWS.

Page 1.
Weather indications.
General telegraphic news.
Page 2.
Winter session of Cumberland Conference.
Page 8.
Funeral of Judge Virgin.
Page4
Farming days in Portlaud.
Magazine notices.
Editorials.
Pages.
Deaths and marriages.
Music and drama.
The Burns Banquet.
Judge Virgins successor.
Page 6.
Wit and Wisdom.
Maine towns.
Fashions of the season.
Annual meeting of the Maine Veterans at Bos-
ton.
Salaries of the British government.
Page Z.
Financial and Commercial
Marine News.
Page 8.
Personal.
Brief Jottings.
Talk on Alaska.
Trotting on the Presumpscot.
A narrow escape.
Sheridan Rifles Ball
Great periods of literature,
The Wednesday club.
Portland Society of Art.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-01-26
IN KANSAS.
Republicans in the Legislature Sit Silent
During the Roll Call

TOPEKA, Kan, January 25.-The leg
islature met in joint session today. The
Republican members of both house and
senate declined to answer to their names
when the roll was called, as did Senator
O'Bryan, Democrat, of Wichita. Ninety
persons responded to their names, eight
more than quorum. When the senate
roll was called the entire Populist
strength went to John Martin. all of the
25 Populists in the Senate voting for him.
O'Bryan voted for him. The result of
the vote was:
Martin. ob
COburn ...................... 4
Hanna .....-........
Snyder. .................... ......... l
Close. .............-s.s
President Daniels announced Judge
John Martin duly elected. The Republi-
cans will contest the election.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-01-26
wreck of the steamer Miclligan,

SAN FRANCISCO, January 25.- The
Merchants Exchange reports the steam
er Michigan total wreck on Vancouver
islam d. The Michigan left here week
ago for the north.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-01-26
Everywhere Popular

"Nine months after having the ty-
phoid fever, my head was perfectly bald
1 was induced to try Ayers Hair Vigor,
and before I had used half bottle, the
hair began to grow. Two more bottles
brought out as good head of hair as
ever I had. On my recommendation,
my brother William Craig made use OF
Ayers Hair Vigor with tho same good
results. ."-Stephen Craig, S32 Charlotte
ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
Ayers Hair vigor
Prepared by DIR. j. C. Aver x Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by Druggists Every
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-01-26
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, January 25.-For New
England: Fair and colder; northerly
winds.
BosToN. January 25.-Local forecast
for New England for Thursday: Gen
orally fair; slightly colder with variable
winds, most westerly; conditions appear
favorable for a cold wave Friday.
Local Weather Report.
PORTLAND Me. January %, 1898.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-01-26

Continued on Second Page.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07
EASE BALL M.GNArrs IN srsSrox
Annual Meeting of the Nations, League.

hnnuai Meeting of the y >stsonat L~aeu~,
NEW foRK, March The spring meeting Of
the National League Of Base Bali Clubs. one
that has been long looked forward to byplaver.
In vi parts OF the country, 10 IN progress ut the
Fifth Avenue Hotel. Ii is by all means th.
most important gathering Of league magnates
since the memorable occasion when the Amori-
can Association terminated its existence.
lhe official hour of conveuing was noon but
II was wei into the afternoon before the dele
gases got down TO business
Early in the day many men interested in the
success OF base bail were in and about the cor
rldors of the hotel discussing the possihla ont
come OF the meeting. whether the pitcher should
be set back Eve or eight feet. how many
pinms IN the schedule could Chicago get would
king kelly' find the bait held out tempting
enough for him to leave the variety stage and
how many more dollars would induce Conuor
TO engage with the Giants were all questions
that provoked interesting talk
Among the early arrivals were W A. ConAnt,
\ IL. soden, j, A. Hart, John I. Brush, G. III.
Bvrne, Pat Powers Mike Ternan Toe
Hornnng, Arlie Latham and J. c, Morse
The most important thing 10 be settled by
the msgnates Is the schedule. The thankle.s
tax of preparing this document Was some time
ago thrust upon President ''Nick'' Young. who
makes the surprising announcement that he
'guesses he's got it fixed SO as to satisfy every
one."
Considering Chicago's worlds fair claims Mr..
Young Is TO be congratulated. IL the schedule
goes through the championship season begins
April q, with the eastern clubs
PLAYING in Washington, Baltimore aud
Philadelphia and the western clubs
IN Louisville, Cincinnati and Cleveland. Each
club will play about 1872 games which will
bring the season to a close on September 10, or
a month earlier than last wear.
In the change of playing rules the only point
that will probably create discussion 10 that
dealing with the pitchers. Messrs. Byrue.
Brush and Nanderhorst, who compose the
playing rules COMMITTEES. have agreed to report
IN favor OF placing the pitcher in the
center OF the diamond or 63 feet from the
home plate. The opposition to this change
will be made by the pitchers, because ouch a
state of affairs would give new men q chance
to twist the sphere and would weaken some OF
the old pitchers who are 50 used 70 throwing a
ball at short range. The difficulty may lie
overcome by g compromise aud the pitcher be
placed back only tive feet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07

No REHEAhINo IN THE LAKE FRONT CASE
Justice Field has given directions to Clerk
McKenney to enter denial and notify counsel
in the matter Of the application of the Illinois
Central Railroad Company for a rehesrfng Of
the celebrated Chicago lake front case. The
matter was entirely informal and forms no part
of the record Of the court. The refusal to en-
tertsin motion to retry the case is conclusive
Of the controversy and must end the possibility
of Its being reopened SO far as concerns the
main point in dispute, viz: the title to the Chi
cago water front, though there viii necessarily
be further litigation over certain property now
held by the railroad company. and alleged to
project into the lake beyond the lawful limits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07
A Case Involving state Rights.

A mandamus wss directed 70 issue By the
United States Supreme Court yestsrday CON-
manding District Judge John Paul TO remand
to the county court Of Smyth county, Va, an
indictment found against Joseph II. Carrieo for
the murder Of James Nelson and h deliver
Nelson to the custody Of the commonvsalth Of
Virginia Carrico was IN internal revenue on
Ger and alleged that he killed Nslson in ssif-ds-
fense while attempting TO arrest him for violat-
ing the whisky tax laws Of the United ohtos
Csrrico whom arrested By the STATE ofsosrs ped
toned Judge Paul for trial by the federal
court, and the judge granted the petition ON the
ground that CsrFico was acting under virtus Of
laws Of the general govsrumsak The cass sx-
cited Considerable interest The state aassrtine
that it, sovereign rights had bssn invaded Tks
court, in IT. opinion By Justice Cray. says thas
the case had not progrsssed to the extsnt nocss-
saxy before il removal from STATE 70 federal
courts could b secured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07
READY FOR A FIGHT.
British and American Sailors Nearly
Come 10 Blows
NATIONAL BASE BALL LEAGUE KEEE
Unusually Stormy Weather on the
Atlantic.
THEY NEARLY FOUGHT.
An Exciting Encounter at Honolulu W
just ANertrd.

An Exciting Encounter at Honolulu Was
just Avertrd.
San FRANCISCO. March The schooner
Carrier Dove arrived late last night from Homo
lulu bringing advices up 10 February Is.
An incident that occurred on the night q
February is came near resulting in serious con-
sequences. party Of sailors from the British
corvette Garnet were on shore at liberty and
visited q saloon where a number Of the United
States steamer MohioAn's men had assembled
Ihe Briions began 20 sing Rule Britannia"
and then made sneering remarks about tho
Yankees and the stars and stripes The Amerl-
cans lined up Tor fight. aud but for the utter
ference OF petty officer Of the Mohican there
would have been pitched battle.
As 1t Was, one Of the American tsrs drove his
INST iuto the face OF a Briton. Telling him 10 the
floor. crowd Of ksnskas had gathered dur
ing the dispute, ready TO take = hand In the
row.
minister Stevens Saws all his information
leads 70 the belief that the natives will support
any action the United Ststes NAV adopt
The United States msn-of-war Alliance ar
rived at Honolulu February rs from samoa in
creasing the American naval strength there to
three vessels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07
Army Ortiera.

The extension Of leave Of absence granted
Capt. Sidney E. Clark, second infantry. IL fur
ther extended one month and fifteen days on
account of sickness.
Capt Charles @. Ayres, tenth cavalry, viii
proceed to Lynchburg, Va, and report 10 the
superintendent Of the E.cruiting service, New
York city. for assignment to . rendezvous.
board OF officers, to consist OF Maj John
son V. ID. Middleton, surgeon; Maj. Joeeph b
sistsnt surgeon. is appointed to meet ut San
Francisco, Gal, for the examination OF First
Lieut. Ogden Rafferty,, assistant surgeon, with
view to determining his fitness for promo
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07

The present roll call Of the Senate shows
forty-four democratic. thirty-eight republicans,
one populist, one independent and one Farm
ers' AniAnce and three vacancies. The vacan-
cies are one each in Montana, Washington and
Wyoming. Should republicans eventually fill
all OF these vacancies, which can scarcely be the
case In view Of Beckwiths appointment In
Wyoming. it would give them forty-one.
Should the third party Senators then ali vote
with the republicans q most unlikely supposi-
tom the Senate would still be tie, with Vice
President Stevenson holding the controlling
vote.
The composition Of the House, a shown by
unofficial returns, is: Democrats, 217; rspubli-
cans, l2S; third party, eight and vacancies two.
The democrats thus have q majority Of eighty
over all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07
HIS sToRMIEsr PASSAGE.
Declaration OF the Commander Of the Pom.
eranisn, just Arrived From Glasgow

Declaration OF the Commander of the Pom.
eranisn, Just Arrived From Glasgow.
NEW YORK. March THE Allan line steamer
Pomerauisn, which left Glasgow February Is.
arrived at this port this morning
On her previous sailing from Glasgow. Jan
uarv q, when 1, $50 miles out she encountered
terrible weather. heavy swept over her
decks carrying away everything. the deck saloon.
chart house and bridge. Capt. Dalziel was killed
and eleven persons, including four passengers,
were swept overheard and lost.
The second passage OF the Pom
eranian was most violent one. While
without fatalities or serious results il was Q
voyage of unusual severity.
Capt. McCuiioch, who wss chief officer Of
the vessel at the time Capt. Dalziel was killed,
states that this voyage the stormiest and
mos: battling be ever experienced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07

The South CAROLINA RAILROAD FrGHr.-
The fight between the TIllman administration
in South Carolina, the United States courts
and the railroad companies was transferred in
part to the United States Supreme Court today,
when ID. A. Townsend, state attorney general
submitted motions for leave to file petitions for
writs Of habeas corpus in behalf OF ". W.
Riser, NJ. V. Tyler and NJ. b. Gaines. sheriffs
respectively of Newberry, Aiken and Anderson
counties, s. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07

REsIGNATIoSs OF BANK ExAMrSERs-The
following designations Of treasury officials were
received today: d. B. Anger. bank examiner
for Michigan; G. W. Holman, bank examiner
for Indiana: Leonard II. Groesbeck. bank ex-
aminer for the northern district of New York,
and Frank NJ. Hayes. bank examiner for the
southern district of New York This leaves the
state Of New York outside Of New York city with
out an examiner. Special Agent c. II. Trail
leur of New York has also resigned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07
The Hawaiian Princ..s' Visit.

Mr.. T. q. Davies, in charge Of Princes
Kaiulani Of Hawaii, has written TO DIR. Mott
Smith, the Hawaiian minister TO this country.
and to Mr.. Paul Neuman, the attorney for
Queen Lilioukalani, stating that he will arrive
in Warrington with the princess tomorrow
morning. Messrs Smith and Neumsn are ia
doubt how Mr.. Davies, owing 10 his lack Of
official standing, would secure an interview
with the Secretary Of State and President, which
seems to be the object of his visit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07

CABINET OFFICERS COMMISSIONED. - The
President signed the commissions OF all the
members of his cabinet yesterday afternoon
Immediately on receipt OF Official notice Of their
confirmation by the Senate. The commission
of Judge Gresham ss Secretary of State was
countersigned by Mr.. Wharton. who. up to that
time, was the acting head of the department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07

TRENTON, n. j., March I'm the house st
1880 Mr.. Packer Of Burlington presenteds Pc
tition for the repeal Of the race track bulls.
Mr.. Salinger Of Hudson and others presented
similar petitions from their respective constitu-
municipal corporations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07

DECIDED AGAINST THE UNITED STATEs.-The
Supreme Court decided against the United
States in its suit against the California and
Oregon Land Company to set aside and declare
void the title Of the land company to tracts in
Oregon, purchased by the company from per-
sons acquiring title from grantees under what
are known as the wagon road land grant acts
of Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07

The TREASURY ASSETS. Secretary Carlisle
when he assumed charge Of the Treasury De-
partment this afternoon had on hand 81 25o 900
of free gold and net balance Of $25. SOC, ,OO0 of
which S1l SOC. 900 was in national bank deposi-
tories. Sll.Oo0.O00 in subsidiary coin and $780,
900 in minor coin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07

PErRoLEA, ONT, March AN explosion
occurred in an oil well at Marthaville about IL
O'Clock this morning James Duncan and his
engineer were killed and another man named
Mackenzie fatally injured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07

Cor THEIR PENSION CHEcKs.-Four thousand
and seventy-nine pensioners called at the Office
Of Sidney L. Wilson, the United States pension
agent in this city, yesterday and received their
checks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07

SECRETARY GREsHAM's PRIVATE SEcRfrARy-
Secretary Gresham has appointed Mr.. II. @.
BRYAN private secretary, q position he flled
with great acceptance under the administra ton
OF Secretary Bayard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07
New President Of the Santa Fe Road.

BosToS, March 7.-yice President Rsiuhart
Of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe road wss
today elected to succeed President Marvel, do
ceased.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07
To Subscribers.

Subscribers to The STAR who are
served by route boys will confer q
favor by promptly reporting to
The STAR Office, either in person.
by telephone or BY mail, any negli-
geuce on the part Of route boys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07

PHILADELPHIA, March 7.-Receiver Pstson
of the Reading railroad denies that application
will be made Immediately TO the court for per-
mission 10 Issue receiver certificates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS sToDsY.-Internal rev
enue, s3iS.0J0; customs, s693. .2s8
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07
A Fortune for an American Girl.

The Bessaraoiam Eers publishes . remark
able story Of the fortune left at the beginning
Of the century by an Englishman named Lsvi,
resident in Bessarabia. to his widow and de-
posited BY her In the Bank Of England In iSos.
Ths fortune b ssid 10 have been untonchsd
since then and 70 amount nov 10 Geo, 600 600.
hiss Humeric, an American, ID said 20 hsvs
proved her right TO one forty-6fth OF the sum-
The remaindsr, says the Ners, viii 20 Anna
Finkelsssin, nee Levi, wife Of . tevsisr tn Z
nail. Ct The mouth Of ths DanubeL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07

The TRAINING SHIP PORTSMOUTH has arrived
at St Christopher. West Indies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07

REsrGSEp.-Lleut. Rennie p schwerin has
resigned. to take effect March 6, 1898, to 60 into
railroad business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07
AMOUNT OF DEPOSITS.

This company pays interest on deposits
from to cent, according to time of de-
posit. Acts as executor. administrator.
fiscal agent. treasurer for churches. lodges.
clubs. &c. Rents safe deposit boxes. Fur
pishes secure Investments Loa money
on approved real estate and collateral
Rents Office rooms in its fire-proof ONCE
building. corner 9th and sts-
This company is CHARTERED By ACT
OF CONGRESS AND ITS BUSINESS IS
SUBJECT TO The SUPERVISION OF
THE UNITED STATES TREASURY
OFFICIALS. PAID UP CAPITAL,
u. .0O0. 900.
BHAINARD II. WARNER, President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07

TIE
REAL ESTATE
TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY,
40 La AVE.
Is the oldest District title nsura ce company-is thor
ouRhy equipped-has been in So cessfu operation for
over eleven years and has exam med nearly 20. O00
titles
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
MAHLoN ASHFORD. President.
C. c. DUNcANsON. Vice President.
GEORGE E. FLEMING. Secretary. -A''--A'
E, FRANCIS RIGGS. Treasurer.
CHARLES z. BAILEY, Director.
Sec'y Washington Gas LIGHT Co.
E. o. DAVIS. director, Collector of TAKE.
n, ~ 81 .oA' D'' Real Estate Broker.
ROBERT O. HoLTzMAN. Dia'' director.
GEORGE W. PEARSON. Director. l'-'' o''-ef'
EXPERT ExAMfNEks
s.xrs nA, D. , HOOVER, sSn.s. Counsellor, at Law
CONSULTING COUNSEL.
WALTER D. DAvIDGE, Esquire.
TITLES examined and certihed-TITLES insured
CON EYANCING In all its branches.
All business dispatched in the shortest time COM
gaIble With absolute safety to PURCHASERS and
InesrPorsted 1881. Capital fully paid). saoo. 600.
ja1S. 19. 81 keo-2m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07
MINING STOCK.
ON
R & AL ES I A II E

Those who have property TO pay for. mortgages to
pay OF or contemplate building should inquire
into the terms and advantages furnished by the
Equitable Cooperative Building Association.
Money is loaned in any amount desired.
from 800 upward.
Seven years and three months IL given the
borrower to return the principal and inter
est. in monthly installments
At any time BEFORE however, settlements
on loan can be made In PART or in FULL.
When PART of q loan is settled the
monthly installments are reduced.
Interest is only charged for the actual time
that loan. any part Of it. is held by the
borrower-it being reduced the loan is re-
psid-an equitable. important and unusual
feature in building associations.
Members extended every facility and
announcement to return loans and pay for
their property.
Loans now in force amount to 81. .268. COO
The EQUITABLE is a purely CO. operative
sdrin0 and iodnin0 association.
Information concerning the advantages.
terms. how to proceed. sc. can be obtained
upon application at the office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07
FINANCIAL
A Quarter
Century,.

Suppose t-. take dip into the future
Itreauirss no strong visionary attributes
10 imagine the time when Washington shall
have two inhabitants for every one 1t now
hss two residences for every one that now
srsces its beautiful streets, and two stores
for every one that now supplies its inhzbit-
ants
When the heart of the city shall be situ-
stsd near Goth and the Boundary.
When e number Of magnificent iron
bridges will span the Potomac
When massive public buildings will cover
the entire IN all from the avenue to street
south. and from the Capitol to the monu-
ment
When three or four new railroads will
have secured acces. 20 the city
When the trsmen0o Gus water power of the
Great ais will whirI the wheels Of power
ful manufacturing machinery.
When our beautiful streets shall be eX-
tended 70 the entire District line to the
north. east south and west.
When the finest zoological park in the
tcOrld will be almost entirely surrounded
by magnificent residences
While this may sound somewhat myth
ical it il plainly apparent to those in the
hes: position 70 know that Washington pre-
sen-s far greater possibilities today for
making immense fortunes In real estate
than it has ever done since It wAs founded
by the father of our country
Washing on is Just sure to become the
seat o. all that Is scientifig ally. socially and
intellectually supreme as IL Is already the
seat of our great and powerful government.
and although immense fortuue- have al
ready been made in the past IN real estate
speculation IL is safe 10 say that greater for
tunes are pst in store for the shrewd and
f.r zFs-frN - ,rrr
II you contemplate purchasing real es-
tate in and about Washin9tSn drop in and
talk the matter over WITH Us, for ve are
confident We can provide you with invest
ments IN improved and unimproved prop
eriy sure to enhance in value in the near
future.
IoRT LIST OF EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY.
Today We give a small list of property.
which We consider fully worth every cent
asked We have the exclusive sale of this
propsrty. and IL will be found on no other
ageE.ts' books
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-07
FINANCIAL.
S2,3O4,753 AZ.

The above ngures represent the amount
OF savings on deposit with
THE WASHINGTON LOAN AND TRUST
COMPANY.
And the following comparative ststsment
exhibits the wonderful growth OF this
branch of the Coppany's business during
twelve months. as well as the appreciation
and confidence in which it's facilities and
management is held by the public: