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The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
MAPLEWOOD PARK.

The real estate firm of J. W. Will
company of Boston, opened an office at
$40 Congress street yesterday, and offered
for sale lots on the Thornton estate at
Cash Corner, South Portland, the estate
having been purchased by them. 1t wilt
be called Maplewood park. The Wilbur
company Is unique in its methods of sell
ing house lots, giving stone for cellar
free lots to build, etc. Aside from this
the price of the lots is low, and many
other inducements to purchasers are
offered by them. This LAND is situated on
the line of electric cars having nearly q
mile frontage and is very des irable for
building purposes; $4,000 in cash will be
given to builders. Grand balloon ascen-
sion on WEDNESDAY, August 3rd, when 20
lots will be given away.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
RIVERTON PARK.

CONCENTRATIONS are daily received by
Mrs Nichols by patrons of Riyerton Park
on the excellency of the programmes that
ara being presented by the Fadettes each
day, and upon the growing popularity of
her organization with the people of Port
land. There is no mistake about the
hit they have made in musical way.
Probably no other musical company could
have come to Portland as the Fadettes
did, entirely unknown, save for the
reputation that several members of the
orchestra had achieved among musical
people, and made the favorable impress
sion that the Fadettes made.
+. This week strong variety aggregation
is giving entertainments twice each day
at the park. The entertainments begin
at 3.15 and $780, They closely follow
upon the concerts by the Fadettes, the
third very excellent concert being given
in the Casino hall at 4. 80 each afternoon.
The Columbia Vaudeville company which
is giving such general satisfaction is one
of Mr.. Germans favorite organizations.
1t is popular with the people because it's
programmes are interesting and diversi-
fed. Almost every one of the members
has some exclusive act, like the clog
dance performed by Winstanley, the blind
dancer, while sitting. This is partiou-
larly strong speciality and has aroused a
good deal of interest among those
who have seen it. One has but to try
some of his movements themselves to be
impressed with the extreme difficulty.
His partner, Sullivan, O'Connell and
Mack, LeClair and Hayes, Ma IONA and
Cornalla and Richard Ward are all fine in
their respective parts.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
A NATTER OF RENTS.

By little misuse of English lady in
a Maine town cast reflection upon State
Pension Agent Col. E. G. Milliken, We'd
nesday, but as it is evidently uninten-
tional, the colonel will let 1t pass sven 1t
his friends do not.
The lady has applied for state pension,
and on the date mentioned she wrote to
the agent and her letter in brief was:
''Please send me my pension money as
Joy rent is due, and must pay it or be
turned out. That would be bad, as
would have hard work to get another un-
der the circumstances, as you we'll know. y
One would think by the last few words,
that the agent had been turned out of his
rents before now, and had had difficulty
in getting others, and also that the lady
had heard of the affairs.
But that is but one of the many letters
received by state officials, that could be
construed.-Kennebec Journal
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
OBITUARY.
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GEORGE e. NILES.

York Beach. July 27.-Mr. George E.
Niles, who died Of heart disease at York
harbor, yesterday, was one of Boston 6
most prominent citizens. He was trus-
tee and manager of the Niles building,
School street. He was born in Boston
about IS years ago, and was graduated
from Harvar in 1860. His father was
the owner and proprietor of the Mics
block on School street, and on his death
in 1876, George f. Niles became trustee
under his fathers will, and remained IN
that capacity until his death.
Mr.. Niles was a man OF considerable
means, and outside of the trusteeshlp
for several estates, he spent MS Time IN
painting and the study of art. He was a
member of the Boston Art Club. He
never exhibited any of his paintings to
the public
His death comes as great surprise to
all his friends, rs he was a man of splen-
did physique and seemed to enjoy good
health.
Mr. Niles's home was at 80 Beacon
street; he also owned the family estate at
Arlington. The family usually spent
their summers at York Harbor or Rye
Beach.
Mr.. Niles leaves a widow and three
children, one son and two daughters.
MRS. OLIVE BURNHAM.
Olive B.. widow of the late George Z.
Durham of Portland, died Thursday
morning at the residence of her daughter,
Mrs c. A. Stuart 2S Temple street, Saco.
Her age was seventy -four years and three
months. Besides her daughter with
whom she lived, Mrs. Burnham leaves al
80 two sons, Fred L., and Frank p.
Rurnham, both of Portland, sister.
Mrs Emily A. Burnham of Portland,
and brother, Charles A. Ross of Fitch
burg, Mass.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
REFEREE IN INSOLVENCY A
POINTED.

Mr.. E. J. G. Little has been appoiated
by Judge Webb to the position of referee
for the district of Kennebec, under the
new national bankruptcy law.
The Kennebec journal says: Mr..
Little came here Immediately upon
graduating from Bowdoin college in 81
and studied law in Heath & Andrews 6
office. In jue course IF time he was ad.
United to the Kennebec bar and has q
large clientage in this vicinity. He has
been city solicitor several years and held
other offices of trust He is prominent
Mason"
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
A PORTLAND BOY NOMINAL TED
FOR CONGRESS.

The Democrats of the Second Congress.
sional district of Vermont. have nomi-
mated Portland boy as its candidate for
Congress. At the convention held In
Montpelier last week, Mr.. Q. A. u. Jack
son was nominated. Mr.. jackson is a
native of Maine, and lived at one time in
Portland. He is about 35 years of age
and is very eloquent and forcible
speaker. He is at present editor of the
Argus and Patriot.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
EXCURSION TO NEW MEADOWS.

Steamer Percy V. will make another
excursion next Sunday to Orr's island,
Quohog bay, New Meadows river and
.Cundy's harbor, leaving Portland Pier at
80 a. IN. Ample time will be given at
Cundy's Harbor to get one of the best
shore dinners on the coast. This is a
fine sail and will be enjoyed by all who
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
DEATHS

In this clay, July 2S Mrs. Mary Waters, aged
"a years
Funeral from the residence of her daughter.
Mrs. John w. Nlusgrave. 224 Fore street, Satur-
day morning at 0.30 o'clock.
[kequiem high mass at the Cathedral of the
immaculate Conception at 10 O'Clock.
Friends kindly omit flowers.
La this city. July "a Cora, younsest daugntef
of John f. and Addie Anderson. aged months,
u days.
PRAYERS this friday forenoon at IL O'Clock
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
MARRIAGES..

In this city. July 26, by Rev. A. H. Wright
Joseph Henry Wood and Miss Anna Baxter
Dingwail, both OF Portland.
In Bangor, July 20, Fred W. Boynton and
Miss Maria l.. Lowell.
In Hebron. july %. Henry Whitman and
Miss Mabel L. Keene. both of Hebron. ,,.,.
In Patten, July 20. Fred CONNECT OF shin
Pond and Miss Bell Carver OF Hersey.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29

INJURED WHILE COUPLING CARS.
While Peter J. Murphy was coupling
cars in the Maine Central freight yard,
Wednesday night, his hand was badly
crushed by a coupler. At the Maine
General hospital thumb was amputated
and he was taken to his home on Dan
forth street, yesterday.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29

Mt the PARENTS residence, No So Chestnuts street.
Burial will take place at Yarmouth.
In Brooklyn. N. Y, Mary Jane; wife OF Angus
tus l.. Chase, formerly OF Portland
In Rockland July IS. joe Thomas. formerly
OF l.incolnvlle, aged 70 years; 18th. George +.
Meservey, aged 81 years.
In South Paris. July 49, William S. Edgery
In Popham Beach. July 90, Omar Duley. aged
In Bath, July 20. John Stilphen. aged 50 yrs.
In Bowdoinham, July 20, Mrs. John Whittier
In Saco. July %, Mrs. Isabelle Johnston.
In Calais, July IL, Mrs. Matilda Hiads. aged
72 wears.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
THE pEERING LIGHT CONTRACT.
III the Editor of the Press:

10 the EUltOT " CfIe 1885,
I believe the citizens Of Deering were
greatly disappointed in reading the
morning papers to note that the contract
for electric lighting had not been
awarded to the home company made up
of Deering citizens, some so in number
Five members of the city government
thought a vote of thanks should be
awarded the Deering Electric Light com.
pany for effectlng saving of 50, 275 a
year, the difference between $l3. 95 per
light offered, and SCI. so. the prize charged
by the Westbrook company last year.
Deeringite.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29

PEDDLING WITHOUT A LICENSE.
A peddler was arrested on Munjoy hill
yesterday for selling, without peddler' s
license, envelopes containing eight papers
of needles for so cents, each envelope
good to draw prize varying in value
from so cents to So.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
TONIGHT AT PEAKS
ISLAND,
DANCE

At Forest City hall, Gem theatre build
ing, is where the young people have a
good time. Better go if you wish to enjoy
yourself. Dancing from s. 80 to IL. Boat
to tine city after the dance.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29

The best part of game of tennisis the
rest afterward, accompanied by some of
Williams Root Beer. 1t is enjoyable
and heathful and costs but cts. quart.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
NOTICE.
STRICT OF MAINE,
CAUCUS.

The Republicans comprising the Representa-
tive district of Windham and PoWnal. are re-
qucsted to meet at the town house III Pownsl
on Wednesday. August sd. 1898. at o'clock p
IN. for the purpose of nominating a candidate
for Representative to the Legislature OF the
State of Maine Per Order.
TOWN COMMITTEE.
Pownal July 26. 1895 jiy29dtd
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
FOR ADMISSION TO U. S. CIRCUIT
COURT.

Gentlemen who desire admission to the
bar of the United States Circuit Court
should hand their papers to Mr.. Dyer.
the United States Attorney, before ten
O'Clock this morning.
The Portland daily press., 1898-07-29
TOp-crusting for Summer Beds.

Perfumes. The best odors.
Toilet Articles, Soaps, etc.
Handkerchiefs. An infinite variety
fer Men, Women and Children.
,-Jewelry, Patriotic, Sentimental,
Useful.
Neeilwear of Lace. Ribbon, Chif-
fOn. Kid Gloves MittS. etc.
Belts and Belt Buckles.
Box Paper and Envelopes. Many
kinds.
Paper Covered Books of Fiction,
History, Gossip, Travel, Science.
Sc 1uc l5c
EvANCELaNE. An ex-
quisite
Gilt edition Of Longfellow's
Evening star., 1898-04-15

creoles and women of Spanish extraction
in South America blow, rather inhale,
their 'baccy as freely may be; but the
home-bred daughter of Iberia is as absti-
hent in the matter of smoke as she is raw
enous in that of garlic Mr. Sala was
amused in Havana by woman a an orieI
window who pulled all day at ambascia-
dores. "a kind of cigar which you hesitate
about consuming habitualy unless your in
come exceeds f1I,000 a year" In each of
these cigars there is steady smoking for
at least forty-fiye minutes.
Our esteemed friend, Mrs. Chant once
declared that the coming woman will not
smoke because she will think too much
OF her appearance The argument does
not stand the test of history. Look over
the plates of fashions for two centuries,
or look about you today; you will find wo-
men Wiling, eager to be guys in obedience
10 DEGREES of fashion.
II women must smoke. let them return to
ihe practice Of godly Old ladies, who died
long ago in New England. If they must
smoke. let them choose pipes for cigars.
A chtGc'i warden in the mouth ps a wifi.
may pr vent Idle chatterng in the prl-
EacE o home or discourage communal
sqUabb ing.
Evening star., 1898-04-15
WOMEN WHO SMOKE.
English Females Who Want to En-
joy the Weed In Public.

From the Boston Journal
Have you any just conception of the
number of female smokers in England: :
Miss Vance "the enterprising originator OF
the idea Of railway carriages for women
smokers declares that she has received
1J0 letters from fellow-sufferers. A girl
writes: We will bring all our girl friends
forward to help you. as they, as well as
ourselves are forced at present to smoke
anywhere cut of sight" Another writes:
we women are bound to have il acknowl-
edged sooner or later that we smoke" A
man says: VIII you kindly do what you
can to get your sex to take their hats of
at the theater, and they can smoke or do
anything else they like. And here is a let
ter from typical worker: All women
workers will thank you for your letter.
During three years of late night work L
found smoking invaluable and now would
not think of doing without it. Could we
not start women smokers club? l am
too busy myself 10 undertake much. but
if another woman will be secretary think
a league might be formed 10 write TO the
railway companies and to pledge them
selves 10 smoke out of doors.
There is no new thing in England To-
bacco was smoked by women &C education
and good breeding in the time of Charles
II. Prynee 16:sD says that il was usual 10
offer tobacco pipes 10 ladies at the thea
ters. Jorevin de Rochefort, whose travels
in England were published in 1612 says:
The supper being finished they set on the
table half a dozen pipes and packet of
tobacco Tor smoking, which is general
custom as well among women as men
Mol Cutpurse. whom Mr.. whitley calls
the most fllustrious woman of an Illus
trious age-she was born four years after
the defeat of the ArmaGa-was the frs; of
English women to smoke tobacco MANY
was the pound of best Nirginian that she
bought OF Mrs. Gailipot. and the pipe with
monkey, dog and eagle. is her constant en-
blem.'
IL is common belief that Spanish wo-
men are constant smokers. MIR. Beattv
kingston says that this is not So .Cuban n
Evening star., 1898-04-15
THE DuM-DUM BULLET.
| Terrible Destructiveness OF Modern
I Projectiles for Guns Discussed.
| vr~or, &ho rpdto Neva.

Terrible Destructiveness OF Modern
Projectiles for Guns Discussed.
From the indianapolis News.
Nothing gives so impressive view OF
the serious character of modern war as the
calm discussion now going on In England
over the use Of the Dum-Dum bullet. Far
lament has talked about it, the French
chambers have protested against 1t, ana
there seems to be some question as to
whether or not this peculiar form OF mis-
slle does not come under the prohibition
covering explosive bullets. The way the
Dum-Dum bullet came into use was this'
England has in the last few years greatly
modified her infantry weapons. Tho large
caliber rifles have been done away with and
the long sword bayonet, which could pc
used either as q bayonet or sword, has
given place to . short, dagGer.like bayonSt.
70 jts rides the British war Department
has aipse sst those 9f The r s,! lenssst .s.a sad
the SalIher 81 tbe Eide bAs 6eeA Mdch f
sasiaS 50 sis 8 o J$sh 81 (laRa 3 ~ 3 pllslS
bo1s, but IT TSsi throuck 2es6 smoothiy
and without caussnG any m&tssis1 shock:
Evening star., 1898-04-15
HJ'iss' Set on Fire hy "a pouItice.

y IN The Hartford CcUrant
FIRE insurance companies have all sorts
OF experiences. and their officers can tell
many curious stories. One of the queerest
hres ieli within the business of the Con-
hecucut Fire Insurance Company of this
city recently.
A house was set on fire by bathtub. and
tne bathtub was set on fire by "A poultice
"A man IN western city was suffering from
bad cold. and his wife at the doctors or
uers. prepared a poultice for his chest
When she started TO put it on it proved too
hot. Accordingly she took it to the bath
room, and set it in the bathtub to cool
rms happened TO he Il fine tub lined with
celiuloid. which served as Il sort Of enamel
The heat of the pOuitice start ed the cellu-
iOid a-going, and the burning tub set things
going generally. The department was call
ed out and the house was we'll wet down.
for which the company had 10 pay. This,
so far as known. is the first instance on
record where bathtGb SIT q house on fire
or where "a poultice kindied a hathtub
Evening star., 1898-04-15
AT AIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Shortage in Accounts of Former Clerk Of Gas
Amounts to $4,000.
Report of Expert Filed With Council
COmmittce-POllce Court Cases
-Gcneral and Personal.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. $50 King street,
Bell Telaphone M 10f


!, ALEXANDRIA, Va, April Is, 1898,
: Expert Bayne. who has been at work on
the books of the former clerk os the city
gas woEks,for the past sixty days, has fin
ished \ Is Akamination and made his report
to the /fUmmittee on light He finds that
tn. shVct9se is about $4,000. of which
$500 has been paid in to the city trea sury
by the friends of Mr.. Cook. 1t has been
defnftA3 Recided that no action will be
taken against Mr.. Cook.
Police Court.
Mayor Simpson this morning disposed of
the following cases.: John o'Neal. arrested
by Of1csr Knight. charged with injuring
the prspaty Of Mr.. Thomas Fairfax, was
dismissed with reprimand; Monte Jemes,
WILLARD 0BGtke and Frank Jones, cclored
"hobosS' arrested by Officer Roberts, charg-
ed with. ta1spassing on the property of the
Southern Railroad Company. were sent to
jail for1eAsaays subject to the chain gang;
Oscar Williams and Jas. Taylor, colored,
arrested by Officer Roberts on suspicion of
having murdered Policeman Austin of Rich-
mond, were dismissed.
Cases Disposed OF.
The following cases were disposed Of in
the corporation court yesterday, Judge ].
X. M Norton presiding: George F. Coch-
mower VS.. Cochnower Marble Company: in
sjunetioHs dissolved receiver discharged and
bill dismissed. H. p. Howard VS.. A. E.
Smoot: John NJ. johnson appointed q spe-
.cial Judge tottry the case. Alice u. sHunt-
ingten VS.. w. A. and Mt. v. railway: COM
promise verdict of $3.50. ]. p. Mailon Va
A. Johnston: Judgment against gafnishee
Tor funds IN hand. ax-
a Yonns Graduate.
Master Ernest NJ. DeMaine, the youngest
SS00h6 s6f 1Et.s VIM. Ds1faine oa this city. has
Evening star., 1898-04-15
Some Comparative Figures.


Number on rolls July /, 1896, 97O,67S;
number on rolls December 81, 1885, 975, ia
showing net increase for the six months
of 4,43G; number rolls July /, 1897,
916O14; number on rolls December 81, 1897,
9SS, l95; showing net increase of II, 4S1.
Total number of certificates issued-Orig-
inals. increases. restorationS, reissues,
accrued. &c. ISSUED July to December 81,
1896, for the six months, 40, 0,S14 issued July
to December 81, 1897, for the six months,
47.6l3.
Number dropped (for all causes) from
the rol-For the year July I, 1896, to June
30, 1897 IL .l22; for the six months July /,
1897, to December 81. 1897, 20. 467.
Pensions granted torignals) from July l
to December 81, 1897 on account of late
war-General law: Army invalids. 2,031; !;
army widows. 1924: navy invalids, 49,;
navy widows. Al; total 4,5l5. Act of 1890:
Army invalids, 1909; army Widows, 1882 !;
lavy invalids, 4o2: navy widows, 176; total,
p 1l9. Nurses, u: grand total, 2564G.
Total new issues for the six months: On
account Of late civil war, 25.Gi6; on ac-
count of old wars. Regular army and navy,
:;49: total, 25,.DJ.
Ciuims Adjudicatcil by Years.
Memoranda showing the number Of PEN
sion claims adjudicated from January to
Dec mber 81 each year, viz:
Evening star., 1898-04-15

It was found that although the bullet went
clear through man or through dTe OF SIX
men II they happened to be behind eacn
other; IT was ineffective IN stopping rushes:
that 1t allowed a wounded man to continue
q charge. To end this difficulty The Dunn
Dunn bullet was evolved.
It IL similar to the Lee-Metford bullet
in everything except that the cupro-rickei
covering is not continued over its pointed
emo: The result is that when tho buIler
strikes flesh or bone the softer lead and
antmony core which is exposed EXPANDS
into mushroom-like form. which tears q
sttslsht and painisssly tss Les9satfoEg as9ilEa ES
been shown that ail the older bullets used
"a the army. including the Martini Henry.
Ehich p etiIl used by the patIys trocps II,
India, .set up. in precisely tie same 's way s,
i3urie, sne DIpm csnssS M sS!lss The more severe
{Se .EsYs q ne syeAtsE velocity obtsiked
Ssssspf%sss9 % q SSaADss Use A ad IA q 'ss ~
}sy }Ss:y ssiSs sssSs.AF 9!Is IsHs ssll,|s! IL ,sE E'
M1HA stmy bfs Warfxntsd g Hii thxk thxak
Evening star., 1898-04-15
PENSION OFFICE WORK
Facts Showing the Increase in Number Of
Claims Adjudicated.
Comparative Statements Indicating
the Advance of Pensions Over
Former Years.

Contrary to all expectations at least
the general belief of those who claim to
know. the pension list is rapidly growing.
An appropriation of upward of 500, 900. 600
will be necessary to meet the payments
within year. And if some of the bills
now pending in Congress go through It
is said this amount will be augmented
many millions ore.
The appropriation for 1905 was s140, 0,0OO,
00u. Pension Commissioner Evans only a
few days ago submitted deficiency appro-
priation of sS,263, 723.04 And the list con-
tinues to grow. Restorations Of pensions
are ordered. original claims are allowed
and increases are fast piling up.
THE commissioner of pensions is being
criticised, said an official of the bureau,
country because it is alleged he is inimical
to the best interests of the old soldier
But the records show that during the last
year he granted many thousands more
pensions than his predecessor. For rhe
fiscal year ending March 81, 1895, there
were 1858 original claims, increases and
restorations allowed. For the first year
under the administration Of Commissioner
Evans 103,o24 original claims, increases and
lestorations have been allowed. Figures
for 1893 give 40,3I4 original claims, while
those for last year give 55.170 original
claims. In 1896 37.1Si increases and res
torat1onS were ordered Last year Al, ,Sof
were passed. This large increase for the
last fiscal year demonstrates how -nor-
mousiy the pension rolls are increasing.
A reporter of The Star was furnished
some statistics in this matter which will
give an idea of the work of the pension
bureau and show exactly in what manner
the increases have been made.
Appropriation for 1898, s1400 100000;
amount set apart for navy, $4,0OO,00o;
amount available for army, S13G, ,O00,000;
amount paid July l to December 81, 1897,
$12, 13f SCI. D. balance left available jan
uary l for the last six months of present
fiscal year QS9S. SG3, ,S6S, 1873 4S; indicating
an apparent deficiency of S. 263, 723.0t
Evening star., 1898-04-15
PLEDGE LOYAL SUPPORT.
Ladies' Deprecnte War, but Will Not
Shrink From Duty.

=
The ladies of the auxiliary organization
to the Union Veteran Legion recently ad-
dressed communication, under date of the
Sth instant. TO President Mckinley, touch
ing the Cuban difficulty, which was as fol-
lows:
1--WE, the Ladies Union Veteran LEGION
as a national body. wish to thank you for
the wise conservatism you have shown in
regard to precipitating our nation into an
other bloody war. We, the nearest rela-
tives of the gallant Union soldiers of the
war of the rebellion know, as do you
what war means. We desire, above all
things. an honorable peace. If, however,
find war upon us, we wish to tender to you
our support, and place at your command
our services Use them in whatever ca
pacity may be deemed best by YOU"
This letter was signed by Nero L. Tanner
national president of the organization and
by Celynda Werner Ford, national secre.
tary.
The Presidents secretary returned the
| following reply:
| of your letter of the Sth Instant and to
state that 1t has had the Presidents care
| full attention.
assuring you of the Presidents sincere
| appreciation of your cordial words OF eesns
menda ton of the policy of the administra-
ton In regard to the matter to which Won
refer. and thanking you for your pledge Of
loyal support" etc, -
Moscow. has hospital large enough to
hold 600 persons. 1t was founded in s1764
= n toll 4.