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The Portland daily press., 1893-06-12
A Question for Pension Experts


To the Editor of the Press:
Will the PRESS or any of it's readers,
especially Mr.. W. G. Wright of Portland,
please give us their views in regard to
certain points in section of pension act
of June 9th, 1890? First, Is certain
degree of disability or inability to labor
to be rated the same in one locality as in
another, regardless of whether the same
amount of labor will bring the same
price as elsewhere, and also whether the
cost of living or supporting himself va
ries in different localities when soldiers
in two different localities have the same
ability to labor, but yet the price of
same ability to. labor and cost of living
may vary in the two localities?
Second, If the degree of ability to la
Dor and price of the same is to be rated
at a fixed price and also a uniform rate
as the cost of living or being supported
without regard to locality Tor if to the
contrary suppose soldiers cost of sup
porting himself is rated a certain amount
and the price of labor he can perform is
S.. 80 cents less month than is deemed
sufficient to support him he seems to be
entitled to only the degree Of inability to
support him which is $500. Is he en-
titled to anything unless lacking 5000 or
more month, since $500 is the lowest
rate the law will allow? ***
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-12

him home to drag out his life on mere
pittance in howell, affords no basis for
computing the pension of free citizen
who has answered the call of a free gov
eminent. And the same observation
may be made in regard to Austria, Ger.
many and France. In all of them the
position of the citizen with reference to
the government is far less elevated than
in America. AS for England; when has
she ever risked many men ina great war?
She claims eternal glory for Waterloo;
but her troops on that Hateful field
numbered less than $4,000. Since
Waterloo she has been engaged on one
so called ssgreat war; in which the
French, English and Turks, making up
the allied army, all together numbered
only $4,000, And what has she done
since the Crimean war? 1t may be-
doubted whether she has really carried
forward any more serious operations
than those of our regular army on the
Indian frontier, although her expedi-
tlUAS Al Asia dilu AlIlCh lhfC DGCA Illou0
famous in song and story. The Union
army lost in killed, wounded and miss
ing at the single battle of Gettysburg
very nearly as many men as the entire
English army mustered at Waterloo; and
the entire land force sent by England to
the Crimea could not have been greatly
in excess of our losses in some single
battles of the war. 1t is plain then how
unjust it is to condemn our pensioners
| because our expenditures for pensions
are SO much larger than England's.
There may be wrongs in our system; but
such comparisons do not show it. And
if any class of people are expecting a
purging of the rolls that shall approxi-
mate the amount of our roll to Euro
pean rolls, they will be disappointed.
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-12

MY little boy, Harry, has suffered
for years with bad humor, on his
head, which baflled the skill of physi-
clans, and did not yield to other rem
edies I tried. Asystematic use exter-
nally Of SKODA'S GERMAN SOAP,
and SKODA'S OINTMENT, has COM
pletely cured him. Respectfully,
MRS. L. F. INGRAHAM.
Mrs. Ingraham is a lady Of culture and
refinement, widely and favorably known,
and her endorsement speaks for itself.
skoDA DISCOVERY CO., BELFAST. NE.
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-12

The present Massachusetts legislature
has permitted to towns the use of a vot-
ing machine in municipal elections. The
plan Of the machine is that of an auto
matte registering tape, upon which the
voter marks opposite the name of the
candidate for whom he wishes to vote.
All the candidates names are before him,
and he marks for whom he wishes. He
then shuts the cover of the machine, and
the tape on which he has marked moves
along one place, to make way for the
next voter. There is said to be some de.
mand for the machine in Massachusetts,,
and it is thought that it will be used con-
siderably in municipal elections. But
this will probably be the case in the
larger places only. The business of the
ordinary New England town meeting
would neither need the continuance MOI
be aided by it.
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-12
TEMPERANCE CONGRESS.
France. England, Scotland, ireland, Wales
and America Represented at the Chicago
Gathering.
Especial Correspondents


CHICAGO, June I, 1898. The Worlds
Temperance Congress opened its series
of meetings in the Memorial Art Palace
Monday June 9Th.
France, England, Ireland, Scotland and
Wales were represented and joined with
the temperance forces of America
in the discussion of different phases of
the drink problem.
The principle address during the first
days session was made by Archbishop
Ireland who stands the peer of any pre-
late in the Roman Catholic church.
The second days session was occupied
with papers and discussions of the scien-
tific, educational, legislative and politi-
cal phases of the rum traffic.
The session was presided over by Ex-
Governor Goodell Of New Hampshire in
a very able manner.
In his address in taking the chair he
said in part, II deplore the feeling that
exists among many churchs and their adj
herents that it is beneath their dignity to
stoop down and rescue from the slumS
those who have fallen by drink.
Mrs. Mary A. Livermore, of Mass.
spoke upon the topic bought Women to
Vote concerning Liquor Traffic Legisla-
ton and won great applause for her
spirited and eloquent address.
Hon. Frank w. Gowen of Maine Depu-
| ty Right Worthy Grand Templar of
| q. S., spoke against license. He said in
part in opening his address, II come all
the way from the State of Maine the
home of that distinguished prohibition
| war horse Gen. Neal Dow and known all
over the world as the freest from the
evils Of strong drink Of any state in the
| Union.
Mr.. Governs speech was loudly ap-
plauded.
The Congress will be in session during
the entire week.
MAINE.
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-12

The next national encampment of the
Grand Army will undoubtedly devote
considerable attention to the subject Of
pensions. Farnham Post, Of, New York,
has brought the subject to the front in
such way that some action seems in
evitable. Another New York post,
Lafayette, has adopted resolutions pro-
posing that the list of pensions in each
locality be inspected and reported upon
by the local Grand Army Post. In this
way it thinks that any unmeritorious
pensions that may be existing can be de-
tected. This plan would be open to
many objections, and it is quoted only to
show that the SUBJECTS receiving serious
consideration in Grand Army circles.
Every veteran as well as every other
good citizen wants the names of the
bummers crossed off the pension list if
there are any such on it And it would
be strange if a few bummers had not
crept onto the pension list. From the
foundation of the world the hummer has
been one of the persistent trials that
honest men have had to watch. But many
good people will be disappointed, if the
pension list shall be investigated, at the
comparatively small number of fraudu-
lent pensions that will be discovered.
The mere facts that we are spending
many millions Of money on pensions,
and that many thousands of men are on
the list, is proof neither of fraud nor OF
undue liberality on the part of the gov
eminent. 1t is true that we are paving
about $16O,000,O00 year for pensions,
while England pays 1926, 900. 900, France
sso,ooo,ooo, Germany s13, 10000 Austria
$4,000, 900 and Russia $4,000, 600. Blu,
how does such comparison prove any.
thing with regard to our pension systems
The amount paid for pensions is gagged
by several considerations, like the length
and fatality of the war, the num-
Der of men involved, and the
condition of the man in his rela
items as citizens before and after til,
conflict. Because the Gar Of Russia car
tear peasant from his home, expos,
him to wounds in war, and thea sent
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-12

All over America the question has been
asked HWho will follow Edwin Booth?'
And only the melancholy answer has
been returned that America has now not
one great serious actor. This condition
seems to be more than the result Of
chance; it is rather due to the tendencies
of the modern drama.
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-12

The armored cruiser Maine is to have
her trial trip very soon. She is large,
powerful and handsome; but behind the
times already in point of speed. When
she was authorized in 1886 her speed re-
quirements were made first class, but
the world has been moving in the last
seven years.
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-12
PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.
- AND -
MAINE STATE PRESS.
Subscription Rates.

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me DAILY Is delivered every morning by
carrier anywhere within the city limits and at
Woodfords without extra charge.
DAILY (Ncs in advanced. invariably at the
rate of 81 year.
MAINE STATE PRESS, weekly published
every Thursday, 50 per year 81 for six months;
SO cents quarter; 20 cents for trial subscrlp-
ton ct SIX weeks.
Persons wtsang to leave town for long or
short periods may have the addresses OF then
papers changed a. often as desired
Advertising Rates.
I'm DAILY PRESS $1.5O per square, frst
week; rs cents per week after. Three inser'
tons on less, s1.Oo per square. Every other
day advertisements, one third less than nese
rates.
HAN souare Advertisements S1.oo per week.
first week, half price each succeeding week.
"A Square" Is space of the width OF
column and one inch long
Special Notices. on first page. one third ad-
ditional.
An,usemeY,ss and Assotfon Sales, $500 per
square each week. Three Insertions or less
sl.5o per square.
Ren4sng Notices In nonpariei type and elassed
with other paid notices 30 cents per line eacn
insertion
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26 cents per line each insertion
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-12
MISCELLANEOUS.
NERVOUS PROSTRATION AND
ERYSIPELAS CURED.
RESTORED TO PERFECT HEALTH.

SKoDA Discovery Co.:
GENTLEMEN For O number o!
years 1 have been severely afflicted
with Erysipelas, Bilious Trouble, and
Nervous Prostitution. lost flesh ana
became much run down in strength.
Less than course of SKODA'S DID
COVERY, with the LITTLE TAB
LETS, has completely cured me, !
have gained 20 lbs. in flesh, and never
was in more perfect health in my life.
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-12
THE PRESS.
MONDAY, JUNE -.

A political agitation is going on in
Austria for the establishment of high
schools for girls. The older nations of
Christendom seem to be acquiring their
stock of civilized ideas gradually.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-06
ITO BE CONTINUED
A GIRLS SELF SACRIFICE.
She Was a "spoiled Child" but She Sur
prised the Whole Family.

She Was "Spoiled Child" but She Sur
prised the Whole Family.
There is a sweet girl I know who is a
bit self willed. She is the youngest of
four sisters, and-oh, speak it LOWS a
bit spoiled, though she doesn't think so,
but what spoiled child ever does? Well,
her eyes had been troubling her for
long time, but no amount of persuasion
on the part of the family could induce
her to see an oculist. She is young and
pretty and could not bear to think of
putting on the "horrid things" The
family all thought her bit frivolous
and grew quite inpatient over the af'
fair, but that dear child proved herself a
heroine in a way and went up several
pegs in the estimation of the family.
Supplied with her monthly allowance,
she went shopping with a list long
enough to swallow up all her shekels.
There was new gown, a hat and gloves
and innumerable accessories to be
bought; SO, after informing the family
of her departure and dropping out a
hint that she might perhaps stop at the
oculists, she urged one of the sisters to
20 with her and sailed forth. They
wended their way to the oculists first
of all, hoping the while that there was
nothing serious the matter. But the
oculist looked grave and gave SO many
tests that the girls began to doubt that
wishing made any difference, and when
he announced grave disorder in the
sight of the pretty blue eyes and that
it was absolutely necessary that she
should wear glasses constantly their last
hopes fled, and the girls fell to discussing
the advisability of eyeglasses OF spectar
cles and finally decided upon the latter
as much more sensible, since they were
to be worn constantly.
After being fitted and paying the, bill
that spoiled child" tore up her shop
ping list, with the remark, 'It's no use
papa cannot let me have any more money
just now, you know, SO I'll have to g
without those things" So away went
the principal part of the list-the new
gown an impossible luxury, and only
few necessary articles being purchased.
Maybe 1 wasn't proud of Dolly, ant
maybe the whole family-father, mothe
and all-weren't proud of her self sacri
; flee and didn't think her brave, sensi
! BILE girl and weren't little bit surprises
shat she had spirit enough to do it!
!, Well, l only said, ''maybe the
| weren't" So they were, and, do yo7
know, think she will turn out sweet
sensible woman yet, in spite Of the fac
that she has always been the family pc
!, , and had her own way pretty much q
! her hfe.-Buffalo News.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-06
PERSPECTIVE VIEW.

Two steps above the floor of the main
rooms is broad landing, from which you
may descend to the kitchen pantry, thus
affording good substitute for a back stair
way and direct communication with the
kitchen and front door without passing
through the principal rooms, most de
sirable arrangement for any dwelling, and
not usual or common in low cast houses
From the pantry is the door to the cellar
stairs, which are placed directly under the
main stairs. There is also door opening
into the parlor for convenience in case o.
reception or when entertaining guests.
The parlor and dining room are separated
by an archway, which is intended to b
hung with handsome portieres. The rout'
from the kitchen to the dining room i
through the china closet, which is fitted VI
with shelves for crockery and glassware il
the usual way and pleasantly lighted by
small window. The advantages of having
a china closet in such a location are that j
is equally convenient to the kitchen an'
dining room. The kitchen is sufficientl.
large to afford space for q range, hot waite
boiler, sink and two laundry tubs.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-06
FIRST STORY.

In the second story is large front cham
ber, with dressing room and closet; one
large chamber and one small bedroom in
the rear, with bathroom, hall and closets
complete. The bathroom is located directly
above the kitchen, so that the lengths oi
the supply and waste pipes to the different
fixtures are as short as it is possible te
make them.
The building is II stories in height, thu
first story being feet in the clear, while
the second story is but and takes in
part of the slope of the rafters near the cell
ing. However, this is not serious objec
tion, as the rooms are well lighted ant
otherwise we'll arranged and finished.
There is cellar under the entire hous
61S feet deep. The cellar walls are of stone
laid in cement mortar. Above the founda
tions the building is of frame wall
sheathed and clapboarded in the first stor.
and shingled in second story. Gables an'
roofs shingled. Outside finish of whit
pine painted in two coats. Inside finish
except stairs-of cypress filled and val
nished in two coats. Chimney of soft bricl
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-06
Position of the Feet In Walking.

There is but one opinion among physi-
ologists as to the proper position of the
feet, and that is thoroughly opposed to
the opinions of the dancing master or the
drill sergeant. Astudy of ancient calp-
ture will show that no such conventional
method of standing or walking was
known among the Greeks. Here the feet
are turned straight ahead, with no in
clination to the right or left. This is the
position which our sculptors prescribe
for their models as the most natural and
graceful one in standing and walking.
DR.. Thomas Ellis, one of the highest
authorities, in monograph on this sub
iect names the ''fair, square" position in
walking as the most easy and natural one,
giving the greatest support to the body
with the least exertion. In this position
the feet are placed straight ahead, and
the lines of the footsteps are slightly apart
and are parallel. This is the light, alert
walk of the Arab and is different from
the stealthy step Of the RED Indian.
While the Indian holds his feet straight
out, he steps SO that single line could
be drawn through his footprints.
DR.. Ellis goes so far as to attribute the
deformity of fat footedness to the habit
ual turning out of the toes. He calls
attention to the arched foot and fine car
riage Of the Arab as the result of his
manner Of planting his feet on the
ground. Chicago Tribune.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-06

HaIf rising, as n 70 speak. she caught
sight of police officer just entering the
door, and she tainted
went home that night i'll pleased
with my days work. That the girl was
guilty seemed but too clear. But |
could not believe that she was anything
more than an instrument, and my e1-
perience in criminal law. slight as it
was, taught me how slender the chances
were of afresting the guilty parties
Had we obtained a confession before
she tainted something might have been
done, but now the matter had gone into
the hands Of the police such shrewd
rascals as they evidently were would
pretty surely get wind OF it in time to
escape.
And so the whole upshot of the mat
ter" said l, to myself, will be the ruin
of the young woman and an article in
tomorrow's paper, which, for the effect
it will have, might as well be inserted
under the head Personal" and read
| thus:
'If the gentlemen who have been in
the habit of employing young person
in faded mourning to disseminate falls-
cious half eagles in this community dc
not find it convenient to remove their
business for the present to some Other
place they will incur the danger of being
involved in the unfortunate disaster
which has befallen her.
"And this, Mr.. Leguleius Quidam,"
concluded, sis the great service to ths
community which you and Mrs. Quidan
have rendered.
An officer had called in the Afternoon
to tell me that the prisoners residenc'
had been found and searched, but tha
no further discoveries had been made
This, however, enabled me to find tn
unfortunate mother and provide som
scanty comforts for her in her terribl
afiiction.
In doing this felt that l was but per
forming duty. Society, i reasonet
with myself, finds it needful for its ow
protection to take the guilty daughte
) and shut her up in jail, but the daughte
is the innocent mothers only support
, ergo society must take that daughter
place. And as | felt that society in tn
abstract might be somewhat remiss i
the performance of its duty ordere
some fuel and groceries and went homt
feeling myself to be an embodiment {
the whole social economy.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-06
Clover Hc.tess. Idea.

A clever woman, often hostess, declared
recently that she proposed to institute a
small reform at her next dinner. 1T is to
be-" she said, ''as often happens, dinner
to some friends visiting in the city who will
be strangers to the other guests. In fact, !
am asking company that is not acquaint-
ed, but ought to be, for it will be congen-
ial one. What dread is the interval be-
fore each has learned the others identity or
personality and tastes. So, in the dinner
cards, which l shall leave in the mems
dressing room, shall put a line of descrip-
tion of the woman each will take out, and
similarly / will let the women know bit
about their escorts.
~ have often wandered around an artist
with political whistle wondering he did
not answer my call, or gone at a musician
with book criticism to find he did not fol
low in the least, losing valuable time and
opportunity for acquaintance because had
no hint of my neighbours vein. think my
plan will work and skip some bad quarters
of an hour to my guests s"-Her Point oi
View in New York Times.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-06

The many cases of rheumatism cured
by Chamberlain's Pain Balm during
the past few months have given the
people great confidence in its curative
properties, and have shown that there
is one preparation that can be depend
ed upon for that painful and aggravat-
ing disease. Honaker Bros, Lorain, Ohio
says: "Mr. Moses Price, of this place
was troubled with rheumatism for q
long time. Chamberlain's Pain Balm
has cured him. He says that the Balm
has no equal" For sale by d. ]
Humphrey. In
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-06

Rev. II. H. FAiriall, ID. D., editor
Of the Iotrd Methods, shys ediiorlally,
ave have tested the merits Of Eiy's
Cream Balm, aud believe that, by a
thorough course Of treatment, IL will
cure almost every case OF eatarrh.
Ministers, as a class are afflicted with
head and throat troubles, and catarrh
seems more prevalent than ever. We
cannot recommend Ely's Cream Balm
too highly.p
/ used Ely's Cream Balm for dry
catarrh. II proved a cure.-B. F. Nj.
Weeks, Denver.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-06
PICTURESQUE AND CONVENIENT.

sI, 500 WIN Build This Comfortable House
Suitable For City or Country.
Copyright. 1soa. BY American Press AssoeiA-
toni
The accompanying plans and perspective
view represent design suitable for a city
lot or the country. The plans are worthy Of
consideration, and the exterior is ptctur
esque and attractive. The veranda ex-
tends across the entire front, affordingpro
lection from the heat Of the sun in the sum
mer and shelter from the storms in winter
It belongs TO the class known as "l-ehim
ney house" The staircase hall is Of gooc
size and may be used as a reception room
ifdesired. The staircase itself is Of pretty
design, with yellow pine treads and risors
and ash newels, rails and balusterA
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-06

She stood on the 0tIleT StGG OF We JUe-
place.
The scarlet blood rushed to her face
as she shook her head, and mine was
already on its way there, when l tried
to mend the matter by hurrying out.
''No, no, Of course you havent!
And there I stuck, and if ever q
middle aged counselor at law felt like a
fool in his own office did.
Her eyes were filed with tears at
what must have seemed the rudeness of
nv remark. could have gone on my
knees to ask her pardon if I had only
known in what words to phrase the en-
treaty. The scene was SO embarrassing
that cut it short by pressing the coin
into her hand and telling her that we
would make it all right il she would
come for more work on Monday. Very
likely she would have said something in
reply. but not. feeling inclined 70 test
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-06
Low Hooks For the little Ones.

One reason that a young child may not
learn to hang up its wraps is because it
cannot. Hooks Ak or feet from the floor
are not very encouraging to 2l9-foot baby:
Therefore row of hooks should be placed
low down in the hall, and with this sort OF
start that baby may not go through life
dropping coats and hats on chairs, sofas
and other furniture.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-04-06
Itnevsr fails to cure-MANNERs double
extract SARSAPARILLA. SOC. everywhere
His Own Coat.

Saturday afternoon a man boarded a
South Boston car and took check for
Highland street. He created quite furry
of excitement among the women who hap
pened to be on the car, for he wore an ele-
CANT Jacket of real sealskin. Two women
seated directly opposite him seemed to be
especially impressed. Finally one of them
said quite loudly:
sIt's real, Sarah. 1t must be his wife's. "
"No'm," said the man, who had over.
heard the remark; ''it is not my wife's
iacket-it,s my own. My wife's got one
lust as good, though. Boston Globe.