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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-09

Gen. w S. Rosecrans, the last of the
most prominent group of Union generals
i'll the Civil War, is reported to be near
ing his end at his home in Southern Cali
fornia. ROsecrans commanded in two
great battles, Stone River and Chicka-
manga, and defeated Price and Van
Dorm in two fierce engagements at Iuka
and Corinth. Miss. He was born in Ohio
in 1919, graduated fifth in the West Point
class of 1912. and resigned from the Army
in 1854 to engage in civil engineering. In
June. 1861, he was commissioned colonel
of the Twenty-third Ohio Infantry
which contained two future Presidents
of the United States Major Hayes and
Private Mckinley. The different armies
led by Rosecrans aggregated 80 900 men.
and his popularity was great during the
first half of the war. An immense num-
Der of veterans will be sorry to hear of
the critical illness of odd Rosey.' Gen.
Rosecrans has served several terms in
| Congress since the war. He is a Demo-
| crat.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-09

We arc intensely delighted to know that
Congress is about to appropriate the
amount of the McDingley deficit to war
purposes. 1t was in the way. Nobody
knew what to do with it. 1t was an easy
and sensible way TO get rid of it.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-09

A casual observer would say there was
very little difference between the gowns
and costumes of the Havanese ladies and
those seen in the large cities of the United
States or Europe They catch on 10 the
prevailing fashions without much delay,
and adopt them to the extent of their
purses. One does not see seal cIoaks or
other furs on the streets even in the win
ter months, when the temperature is be-
tween 20 and 50 degrees, although | saw
one fur cape Tor safe III one of the shops.
If q sale of them ever occurs. the pur-
chaser is undoubtedly one who contem-
plates a trip North. Most of the women
who appear on the streets in the daytime
hood their faces with black lace scarfs
and use fans 10 protect their faces from
en- walking together dressed exactly alike.
This is so frequent as 10 be noticeable TO
strangers. One Sunday afternoon l
noticed in front of a fashionable resi-
dencc five women, probably members Of
the same family, sowned precisely alike,
in a heliotrope colored fabric. II was
suggested that the head of the family
was pleased with the goods and bought
a whole piece Very few Of the women
are pretty, according TO the American
standard of beauty. They age early and
rapidly, and resort TO cosmetics and pow
ders TO continue their youthful looks long
after their beauty, if they ever had any.
has passed away.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-09

One might imagine that everybody in
Havana was rich, as there is an utter
absence of dogs which cannot be account
ed for by lack of poverty Without ask
ing for an explanation, one may conclude
that they have gone with the reconcen-
trados. The bicycle fad doesn't seem 10
have taken hold of the Havanese. 1 saw
but two bicycles on the streets and those
were on the outskirts of the city, where
there was a little patch of concrete pave
ment. There are very few streets in Ha-
vana where ii would be pleasure TO ride
a wheel The business portion is paved
with block granite in very good condi-
ton The roads in the suburbs are execra-
bic. The favorite drive is ON the beach
road, but there is very little pleasure in
riding-the road is so full of ruts and
depressions that carriage springs are Sc
verely tested. The condition of the streets
and the almost entire absence of country
roads is probably the excuse for not in
duIging in bicycling.
There are few lines of street cars
with mules for motive power. The
charge is 10 cents and travel by this
method is naturally somewhat restricted.
| When the war is over there ought to be
grand opportunity for enterprising
Americans to put in a frst-class trolley
system with 5-cent fares. The favOrite
means OF transportation in the city is by
their one-horse victorias, Of which there
are thousands, and they will carry two
persons from one point TO another within
the city limits for a peseta, or % cents
of their money, equal in value to II cents
United States currency. This is about
the only cheap article in Havana.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-09
Armen Intervention

MEpNEsDAY. AIARcH 9. -.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-09

Senator Culom says that if there is
any row going on between Gov Tanner
and himself he is not aware of it. On the
contrary, he has every reason TO believe
that the governor and himself are as
good friends they ever We're and does
not think that anything has occurred or
will occur in the future to disturb their
long-standing intimacy and mutual con-
tidence. He has been repeatedly assured
that the governor is not a candidate for
his seat in the Senate and understands
that he desires reelection to his present
office. He nows nothing of the much-ad-
vertised consultation that is to be held
in Washington between the governor ana
other Republican leaders of Illinois and
himself Tanner is in New York at pres
ent with several members of his staff In
pursuit of pleasure. His mission has
nothing to do with politics. The last
Senator Cullom heard he had no inten-
ton of visiting Washington and no ar
engagements had been made for confer
ence that he is aware of, although he
would like to talk over matters with Tan
ner and the rest of the folks whenever
he can get an opportunity to do so.
Senator Cullom's statements are con-
firmed by others who are recognized as
confidential friends of the governor, and
coming to Washington. However, it is
possible that he may come around This
way when he goes home from New York.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-09
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

Senator Hansbrough has received what
he considers authentic information from
the Canadian government that IT will
readily adjust its local arrangements TO
meet the conditions of the bill which
passed the Senate on Friday requiring
the admission of American fishermen to
Canadian ports on the Atlantic on equal
telms and the bonded privilege for the
shipment of their fish as a condition Of
the bonded privilege to the klondike
railways in British Columbia. 1t is eX-
pected that an agent of the Canadian gov
erlment will be down here shortly with
a proposition on this subject.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-09
HAVANA In WAR TIME.
Things Seen and Heard There BY
an American Visitor.

The on predominating element IN Ha-
vana at the present time is the soldiery.
The streets are literally filled with uni
formed men and youth. The average
Spanish officer or soldier would not i'm
press an American favorably. As rule
they are not well set up. and they are
generally understood. They all lack the
West Point cut which is so much admired
by Americans. They may understand
the theory and practice of war but the
true martial arior does not seem 20 reach
down into their backbone and legs. None
of the officers would ever be accused OF
wearing cOrscts. as some of our iedg-
lings in the military service are. The uni
form of officers and men seems to be of
the same material - a fine green and
white stripe gIngham, or some similar
fabric for both coat and trousers. The
officers wear a few gilt stars on their coat
sleeves and a white canvas cap: the en-
listed men a Panama straw hat, with one
side folded up and fastened with a
rosette.
The volunteers. corresponding to our
National Guard. are doing duty in the city
as an adjunct to the police. They have
an inspection and guard mount every
morning on the Prado. 1 twice saw this
ceremony performed and never saw any
thing so slovenly done before. There was
no sizing up OF the men; a boy OF , feet
2 inches would be between men or )
inches taller. Talking in the ranks SEEM
ed to be allowed at all times At the in
spection the man became immOVable only
! when the officer approached him, and re-
Taxed into sociability Immediately after
, the officer had passed. Some had leg
gins. many had not. They We're a Job
! lot of misfits, assorted sizes and colOrs.
from fifteen to forty The regulars are
having a hard time of it. In summer
about 50 per cent sicken and die. At the
present time some of them are begging
on the streets, not having received their
! pay for more than six months. This re-
/ fers to the enlisted men. The officers are
/ paid and, apparently, enjoy themselves.
They seemed to have just war enough
! on their hands and no desire to increase
/ the volume of that kind of business. Al
! though their bullets might have as much
+ penetration, they are no match for the
American soldier in intelligence.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-09
HUTCHlNS BUILDING,

Conner Tenth and D Streets Northwest
The herald., 1898-04-05
A SPITE" CHURCH
Mr.. Cortis Trying to Get Rid OF Saloons
in Queer Way

Meriden, Conn.-Frank A. Cortis is adj
|ministrator of the estate of the late N.
Burr. portion of which lies on East Main
street, and Is crossed by an alleyway. On
1t Is an old blacksmith shop, which the
late Mr.. Burr used to operate, and In front
of this patch of land, facing East Main
street, is Bernard Murphys saloon. There
are three other saloons in the immediate
vicinity. next door to each other. all Of
which used the alleyway in bringing their
liquors to their back doors.
Mr. Cortis has been at loggerheads with
the saloon keepers for some time. and pro-
poses to "freeze them OUT" or make them
buy the land. Two years ago he erected
fence on the Burr land which prevented
teams being driven to the rear of the
buildings, but the saloon keepers still con-
tinued business.
Now he proposes to build church on the
land, and the plans for it are almost COM
pleted. 1t will not be a cathedral, but it
will be place for divine worship and will
be within the prescribed limit of the law,
relating to the vicinity of churches and sa-
looms. The saloon keepers laughed, and
say that priority of occupation will have
something to do with the matter. Mr.,
Cortis is going ahead with his "spite''
church as soon as he can. He will rent 1t IL
he can to some denomination, but If he can
find no one to occupy 1t he may start an
independent church Of his own
The herald., 1898-04-05

stores have reported the continued theft
of goods, but no trace could be had OF the
supposed gang of shoplifters. So extensive
had the thefts become in many cases that
some of the proprietors began to suspect
that certain of their employees must have
had a hand in the business. The detectives
stated that they had learned that Evans
had been visiting stores continually with
out making any purchases. He has a
pleasing address and managed to ingrati-
ate himself with the clerks until, in many
cases, they allowed him to wander at will
about the stores. Evans wore dark In
verness coat, and this made it possible for
him to have tucked any article of reason
able size under his arm, and shielded by
the cape he could walk past one without
arousing suspicion. Whether he tucked the
ham under his arm is a question that the
officers have been unable to determine. as
it is a very large bit of hogs flesh. If
Evans had any helpers he has the distinc-
ton of conducting the most extensive and
varied fence" that has ever come under
the notice of the local police department.
Meyberg Bros, II. F. Vollmer & Co. and
q. l.. Parmelee have identified the four
baskets of crockery ware. The various
other firms who have reported the loss
of goods were notified, and today the Of
ficers will be kept busy attending crowds
who go to the station for the purpose of
identifying goods Among those who were
known to have suffered loss are Gardner
& Oliveri Fowler & Colwell, Jones and
Parker among the stationers; w. FiXen,
b. f. Coulter and the Broadway Depart
ment Store among dry goods dealers. The
most valuable of all the goods recovered
had evidently been purloined from Chinese
and Japanese stores. Evans claims to own
two ranches in San Diego county, but the
officers do not take much stock in this.
When searched Evans had only $500 in
his possession. Kleptomaniac or shoplift-
er, whichever he be, the removal of Mr.
Evans from his extensive field of industry
will be great relief to a large number
If retail merchants.
The herald., 1898-04-05
Ministerial Associations

The regular monthly meeting of the
Christian Ministers association was held
yesterday in the parlor of the Y NJ. C. A.
building. Reports from pastors and
churches occupied the morning session and
a paper by Rev. ]. w. Utter of Covina. on
Church Organization was the feature
of the afternoon.
The meetings of the association will
hereafter be held on the first Monday in
each month In the Y. NJ. c. A. rooms.
The Presbyterian Ministerial association
met yesterday in the Y NJ c. A. auditori-
UNI. A review of Sheldons book. in His
Steps" was read by Rev. e. S. Farrand.
discussion followed in which some per-
sonal incidents We're given of the writer by
G. f. Lerrigo. who was familiar with Mr..
Sheldon's work in his church at Topeka.
The herald., 1898-04-05
PERSONAL
city from

T. A. Berwick Is visiting In the city from
st. Louis.
F. W. Lowe and J. e. Sumter Of Scranton,
Pa, are touring through Southern Califor-
MA.
F. E. Drake, who has been on the Pacific
coast for some time arrived In the city yes
terday Mr.. brakes father IS proprietor of
the Grand Pacific hotel, Chicago.
p. M. Spencer and wife. tuorists from
Cleveland, Ohio, were In the city yesterday.
Walter Raymond and wife. and Miss
Clara Lewis of the Raymond-Whitcomb
party of Massachusetts,, came to the city
Yesterday from Coronado.
An important party arrived in the city
Yesterday from Spokane, Wash. 1t con-
sists of Mayor e. D. Olmsted, ]. 8. Schil-
Ter. chairman OF the street committee;
Otto WE'LL, city engineer, and w. p. Wey-
mouth, president of the board of public
works. They will spend some time look
Ing over the country and enjoying the
beauties of Southern California scenery.
This morning at II the party will be enter
ta!ned at breakfast at the Maison Doree.
The herald., 1898-04-05
Flaw in the Title

A suit will probably be begun shortly
against the city on behalf of the First
NJ. f. church for the purpose Of perfecting
title. Some time ago S. x. Lindley, who
had barganed to purchase the property
on South Broadway, paid $1,000 down. Up
on examining the title it was discovers
that no deed had ever been given by Los
Angeles at the time the old pueblo became
a city and the city can in consequence
hold the property. The matter has been
placed in the hands of f. NJ. Porter, who
will probably bring suit.
The herald., 1898-04-05
Will Enforce It

Chief Glass was visited yesterday by a
delegation from the w. C. T. L., with the
request that he enforce the ordinance
passed by the council forbidding masking
during Fiesta or any other time. Although
the chief had heard nothing of the ordi-
nance at the time, he assured the ladies
that, whatever the ordinance enacted Il
would be enforced.
The herald., 1898-04-05
Was BadlV Burned

While disinsoctine one OF the closets at
the state normal school yesterday morning.
John Quick, janitor, was badly burned
about the face and hands, as the disinfec-
tant caught fire in some manner. The
fire was exunguished without much loss,
The herald., 1898-04-05
Foster Caught

Deputy CONSTABLE Mugnemi arrested
George Foster, an escape from Whittier,
last night. Foster escaped from the reform
school about nine months ago and has been
in Tucson until coming to this city q few
days ago.
The herald., 1898-04-05

reply, "for he Is dead. His last words
were Tell Madge this is my revenge,
and that with my last breath prayed for
her happiness IS. A. Smith, in Woman's
Life.
The herald., 1898-04-05

The city attorney reported that in tho
matter of the suit of the city vs.. W. M.
Everett ct al, Judgment for the amount OF
s2soss 81 has been entered in favor of the
city.
The herald., 1898-04-05
UndeliYered Telapra II, ,

There are undelvered kilograms at the
Western Union office for Mrs Edith Perry.
G. Rowland, L. T. Williams and Henry
Eimefs.
The herald., 1898-04-05

Throat diseases commence with q Cough,
Cold or Sore Throat. Browns Bronchial
Troches'' give immediate and sure relief.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
MUNICIPAL COURT.

Matthew Joyce and his wife Mary had
trouble Sunday afternoon which wound
up by the husband striking the wife a
number of blows. Officers Frank and
Skilllngs appeared on the scene and ar
rested Matthew who was placed before
Judge Robinson in the municipal court
yesterday morning and sentenced him
to three months in Jail.
These other cases were before the
court:
Joseph II. Burgess, common drunkard
Not guilty: case continued to June 2,
1885, Bail in the sum of 500 furnished
Joseph III. Atkins, intoxlcatlon; 30
days in city house of correction
John A. Duball, intox1catlon; ~ days
VIM. F. Kelley, common drunkard; 60
days in Jail; sentence suspended during
good behavior.
VIM. F. Kelley, intoxioation; fined IS
ana costs.
John Mullaney, intoxication; fined So
and costs.
John Gregor, intoxication; fined So and
COSTS
Vim & McElroy, John Mccarthy, AL
bert Davis and John Reardon, breaking
car in Grand Trunk railroad yard anu
STEALING oranges. Case continued to Wed.
nesday. Bail fixed at $500.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
THE CONNECTICUT BOYS

| Following is an extract from a lette,
written home by one of the Connecticut
boys and published in the Hartford
Courant:
am we'll, never felt better, am bavino
a fine time. The people here are treatine
us like heroes. asking us to their honses
and giving entertainments for us The
sun came out Yesterday and we had a nice
day to march. We (Co. x led proo q sion
of Veterans in Portland. Both commands
were looking their best, with White
gloves and we'll polished shoes. and rue
ceived great deal of applause and many
kind words were spoken of us. cannot
say enough for the place and the peonIe
All the Grand Army posts are omen to
us, and we have all the privileges possi.
BILE for soldier boys to have. Our oamn
is not all that could be desired, but we
are not complaining about that
june 1. Yesterday, while going along
the street. with two companions, we
were called into house by man who
said he had little gift for us. ! offered
to take it, but found 1t was little too
much for one (about three bushels of
doughnuts.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07

GEN. WALLACE TOO OLD.

: Washington, Juno 6-The indications
now are that Gen. Lew Wallace of Craw
fordsvllle, Ind, the noted author, soldier
and diplomat, will not win major gen.
eralship.
Gen. Wallace is u years old, and the
President, while a warm admirer. feels
that he would be scarcely warranted in
putting Gen. Wallace in the field.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
PORTLAND PIER CORPORATION.

PORTLAND PIER CORPORATION.
Tie annual meeting of the Portland
Pier corporation, was held yesterday and
the following officers wsre eleced for the
ensuing year:
President-Elias Thomas.
Direotors-Rufus III. HinkIey, J. E.
Liscomb, Geo. A. Thomas.
Clerk and Treasurer harlessF Rob-
erts.
Mharhnger-Wm. Ii. Willard.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07

tions: State, District and County, with
the exception of Ward 8, which elected
their delegates last spring
Ward was the only ward in which a
caucus was held. In that ward the dele
gates were elected as follows: State con.
vention, Augustus Tate; District conven-
ton, Alpheus Leighton; County, conven-
ton, Michael Stevens. The remainder of
the delegates will be selected by the city
committee.
The monthly meeting nf the board of
engineers Of the fire department. was held
last evening.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington, June 6.-Pensions have
been granted residents of Maine as fol
lows:
INCREASE
John ". Claiming, Augusta. 500 to $40.
Ira W. Hayford, Biddeford, SSG to no
Robert Sweet. Canton, IS to a.. VIM r,
Jarvis, Togus, Sc to $40.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS. ETC.
Arvesta A. Holt, HallowelI, s..
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07

ESoK SAIE-Building lots at oakdale. The
~ DeeTing Land company offers for sale
ON Wla 1 terms desirable building lots
dale. Apply to HAS. c. ADAMS. Treas
urer, 81 Exchange street, Portland.
je6tiocte ow#
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
FRYEBURG. ME.

The "Oxford" will be opened for the season
on June 9th, 1898.
The high standard heretofore maintained at
this popular hotel will be continued, and no
pains will be spared by the management to
promote the comfort and entertainment of the
guests. For circulars, rates, etc., address,
f. l.. MARK. Proprietor,
may24d2W Fryeburg, Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
done at less cost than under the old sys
RAYMOND.

tem.
RAYMOND.
East RAYMOND, June 6--The pulpit at
the Free Will Baptist church has been oc-
cupied the last two Sundays by Mr.. Pat
terson of Cobb Divinity School. Sunday
evening, May 80, Memorial services were
held. A large audience listened to the
following we'll rendered programme;
Singing of America, Choir
PRAYER Pastor
Singing, Choir
Recitation, Miss Alta E. Strout
Reading, Mrs. Lydia A. Jordan
Reading. Lena Strout
Reading, Mr.. William S. Cole
Singing-1he Faded Coat of Blue,
Solo by Mrs. Lillian X. Witham
Recitation, Angie Strout
Recitation. MIR. Frank R. Leavitt
Recitation, Mertie Strout
Reading, Miss Lizzie Strout
Address, Rev. Mr.. Mcleod
Singing, Choir
Benediction.
The Sunday school has just completed
a prosperous year. the report of the treas
urer, Mr.. l.. N. Jordan: being us follows:
Cash from last year, $53
Cash collected. $40. so
$l1. 33
Cash disburssd, 1921
Cash on hand, S2.02
Fifty one schools have been held. The
average attendance has been 80.
Warren Churchill has leased the store
at North Raymond, and will go into
business there.
Miss Fannie L. Mains, who is teaching
school at New Gloucester, visited friends
IN the place Sunday. May 30.
Lester n. Jordan has finished his long
lob on the logs for the Portland Star
Match Company, and is about to make
extensive repairs on his buildings.
Andrew L. Leavitt is about to raise
and new sill his barn and put in silo.
Riverside Grange is f1ourishing, hav-
ng work at nearly every meeting. Po-
mona will be held here June 18, and
preparations are being made to entertain
the visitors in grand shape.
Farmers have been very backward in
planting, owing 30 the wet weather.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
WANTED.

Situation by young man who under
stands bookkeeping and is willing to
work. Two years experience. Grad.
,9ate of Grays Portland Business College.
Good references furnished; Address CHAs.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07

A BARGAIN at Willard. Double house, IA
"A rooms, all separate, very sunny, fur
mace heat, open plumbing, Main stseet, fine
lawn, all new, 10000 feet land. Inquire of
l.. b. TWITCHELL. G. Z. cars every thirty
minutes Willard, Me. 6-1
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07

WANTED--Capabl girl for general house
w work; Must have references. Apply II,
DANEO hIh 81. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
wANTED-MALE HELP.
LOST AND FOUND.
AGENTS WANTED.

WANTED General agent, man or woman
w in every town in Maine, to handle the
Dest war atlas published; no canvasSing big
money. Address j. S.. Press Office 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07

EOR SALE-Choice Pansies at twentv-five
4 cents per dozen. KENDALL d WHIT
NEY, corner Federal and Temple SITS. 81
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07
BATTLESHlp MAINE SOUVENIR SPOONS

ms Is the .prettlest Spoon ever put on the
marker. Call and see it MCKINNEY, the
Jeweler. Monument So uare. marlsdn
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07

WANTED-Canvasser Immediately; salary
~ and expenses from start paid weekly,
$io outfit free, best references required.
Choice of territory if apply at once. Lake
Ontario Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y. my26-4
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07

1 country board within so miles of Portland,
Plenty OF milk, eggs, and all farm produce in
season. Pine grove, large lawn, plenty of
shade Reduction by season. RIVERSIDE
FARAl, Box 81, Cornish, Me. apr19eow4w
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-07

YOUNG LADY to solicit advertising and
Portland weekly newspaper; extra induce
ments: good wages can be made; call Satur-
day, Tuesday or Thursday afternoons at IS 10
EAoAaISo o., Ioom o. IL