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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-03-16
MUSIC AND DRAMA
THE PRINCE OF poLILLo.

The Prince OF Polillo was in full favor
with very large audience at the Jetfer-
son last evening. and the entire perform
ance, to the general excellence of which
all the mem bers of the cast contributed,
went with remarkable smoothness and
without the slightest evidence of any
rough edges incidental to initial pre-
sensations.
The Athletic club strikes note that
professional companies do not sound,
Professional extravaganza companies are
made up of both sexes and last evening
we were reminded how graceful man
could be. There are few ballet compa-
MES that exhibited so much nimbleness
AS the skirted young men in this club.
The club has scored success and the
comic element in the mimicry makes up
for the every shortcoming IN the purely
musical and dram attic way.
Tonight the last presentation of 1.-The
Prince CT Polillo' win be given and the
house should be packed.
CoRSE PAXTON.
Corse Payton at the head of his own
company will begin weeks engagement
at the jefferson theatre next Monday.
since Mr. Payton visited the city last
season he has added many new features
to his big company. None of the scenery,
properties OF electrical effects carried last
season will be used. Mr.. Payton, at an
enormous expense, has purchased all new
stage settings for his productions this
season, which will enable him to give
entirely new ana elaborate productions.
The company will give eleven perform
ances during the week and at each per
Torrance all special scenery, properties
and accessories Will be ussd, 10 thea
tire scenery will be shown during the en-
gagement. Owing to the vast amount Of
scenery and electrical effects TO 10 mount
ed ana staged, there will be no matinee
on Monday, but commencing on Tues
day there will be matinee daily. Matt
nee prices 10 cents, reserved seats 70
cents; evening prices 10 20 and 80 cents.
Seats for the entire engagement go on
sale tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-03-16

We want a those who come early enough can
a so goods at 80. Sect J East window
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-05-05
THE WARS COST TO DATE
1t is Estimated by Treasury Officials
TO Amount to About $275,O00,0o0
On Account of the Philippine Insurrection
the Total Expenses of the War VIII
Aggregate Over $500, OoO, 900.
WHAT THE %sf HAS COST.

WASHINGTON, D. G, (SpeciaD Treasury
officials say it is impossible to state exactly
the cost OF the war With Spain, but a study
Of the Governments expenditures during
the last year gives an approximation OF the
amount. Many items charged in the
Treasury statements as "civIl and miscel-
laneous" are really, directly or indirectly,
caused by the war. This is conspicuously
true OF the $40, 600 900 indemnity paid to
Spain, and 1t is quite as true of largely In.
creased expenditures for clerks employed
OH the bond issue, and for employees re.
quired in several bureaus Of the War and
Navy Departments.
An approximate calculation places the
expenditures of the Treasury thus far on
account of the war with Spain at $275,-
900, 900.
Increased expenses on account of the wat
before the beginning of the fiscal yeat
amounted to about $50, 900, 900. Since July
/, 1898, the increase has been about $780,
600, 900. This includes the payment OF $780,
900, 900 to Spain and the expenses incurred
In suppressing the Philippine insurrection.
1t is expected that the war expenditures
for the remaining two months of the sscal
year will bring the total up to about soo0,'
600, 900.
Expenses OF the navy are rapidly being
reduced to a normal basis, but the Philip
pine campaign is keeping up the War De-
partment expenditures, The Navy Depart
ment expenses in April were s4,62s 900,
which is not largely in excess of the nor
nal. The War Department expenses are,
of course, very heavy and they will proba-
bly, never again be anywhere nearly so
small as they were before the Spanish war,
The aggregate strength Of troops en-
ployed during the war was approximately
275, 900 covering the period from May, 1898,
to April, 1899, inclusive. During this time
the deaths from all causes were 6190, or two
and q quarter per cent.
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FARMERS
MUTUAL FIRE ms. co. OF
SALEM COUNTY.

OFFIcE-HEAD OF MARKET ST, SALEM.
THIS old and reliable Company of 80 years
l. standing continues to insure all kinds OF
property, not extra hazardous, in town or coln-
try for any length OF time not exceeding fVe
years at as low rates as will pay losses and ex-
penses. 1t insures against fire or lightning or
damage by either. Its losses are promptly al
iusted and paid. Its funds on hand are ample
to meet all probable loss, being larger than al
any previous time of its eXistente and steadily
increasing, while its reserve assets are OF n
character and amount 10 surely meet all losses
however extraordinary, and cannot be trlttered
ava by unfortunate investment or deiaultlng
officers.
Directors-Jos. X. waddington, VIM. b. Car
penter, Charles Hires, Josiah WiStar, David Il.
Grier, G. IL. Sinniekson, Woodruff Pettit, Bar
clay Griseom, Quinton p. Harris, Charles w.
Casper, j. Howard Slnniekson, John s. Elwell,
Richard BaSSett.
Executive Committee-W. B. Carpenter,
President; Joseph X. Waddington, Woodruff
Petit, Q. p. Harris, G. w. Casper, who meet
weekly, on Seventh-day, at 8 r. NJ.
Secretary and observation-disclosures Petit,
to whom applicants may be made in relation
to any business connected with the Company,
at the office Of the Company, 1888 Broadway,
thead Of Market street, or at his residence,
$50 l.. Broadway, Salem.
In addition to the above the following per.
sons have been elected Agents and Surveyors:
X. NJ. Hitchner, Elmer.
George b. Grier, Woodstown.
Josiah SunmeTill, Upper PENIS Neck.
Asa G. Turner. PENIS Grove.
Daniel D.: Hitehner, Cohansey.
John Hitchner, Alloway.
Joseph D.. LiyeZey, Berkeley.
David D.. Griscom, Marion, Nj.
George X. Morrison, Salem.
/. o. Acton,
Z. b. Sickler,
WIN. b. CARPENTER, President.
PETTIr. See'y and Treasurer.
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DEWEY'S BOUNTY CLAIM.
Asserts Thai His Men Are Entitled to a
Double Reward For the Manila Fight.

WASHINGTON, D. C. (SpeciaD.-rhe Navy
Department has transmitted to the Court
OF Claims a report OF Admiral Dewey,
In which he contends that the Spanish
fleet that was destroyed by the
American squadron in Manila Bay on
NAV /, 1893. was in combination with
the shore batteries, superior to the Ameri-
can naval forces. With the report OF Ad-
miral Dewey was sent the list of the claims
for bounty by officers and men who parti.
cipnted In the actions of Manila Bay.
Among the papers inelosed are those re-
lating to tho cruiser Ralelgh's part in the
Manila Bay victory, with q list OF officers
and men OF that vessel entitled to bounty.
Tho report from admiral Dewey is the
most important communication In regard
to bounty claims growing out OF the war
with Spain. Upon the view taken by the
Court Of Claims Of Admiral Dewey's con-
tention will depend the amount OF money
to be paid to Dewey and the officers and
men OF his May-dHy squadron for destroying
the Spanish ships. Unde the law on the
subject the Government Is required to pay
500 for each officer and man on an enc
my's ship destroyed by an American ves-
sci, when the American naval force is su-
perior to the enemy. II, rs Admiral Dewey
holds, the enemy's force was the superior,
the bounty must be 5000 for each officer
and man on the enemY's ships. There were
about 1900 men in the crews OF the Spanish
vessels at Manila, and the Court OF Claims
must decide whether $50 900 or 1850 900
shall be decided among the American
crews,
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-05-05
Wages and whisky.

The young man who thinks he can af-
ford to take two or three glasses OF beer or
whisky each day and never miss the sum
he spends would do well to reckon up how
much these drinks would amount to in the
course of a year.
Some years ago three young men in Co
lumbus, Ohio, carpenters by trade, engaged
TO work for a builder, promising to stay
with him until a certain piece of work was
completed. They were to receive the same
wages, and were to draw them as they
chose. The work lasted from spring until
Christmas. On the final settlement one OF
young men, who frequer ed the tavern,
and was a pretty bard drlnker, found a
balance to his credit of $3.50. The second,
who was a somewhat more moderate
drInker, had S1l; the third, who was atec-
~totaler, had $3.50. The first and second
wore very seedy clothes, and were in debt.
The third had q good suit of clothes and
no debt. Surely total abstinence paysl-
Temperance Banner,
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-05-05

One of the largest rudders that has
ever been cast in the world has, been
finished by the Pennsylvania Steel
Casting company of Chester for the
American line steamer Rhynland,
now on Cramps dry dock undergoing
repairs. The rudder, which was cast
in a solid piece, weighed over 43, 600
pounds, and the sternpust, which was
made at the same time, weighed 5000
pounds. Heret) fore rudders have
been made in two pieces and after
ward riveted into a solid piece, but
the Chester company cast without
difficulty the rudder in n solid mass,
which experts claim makes more
effective this necessary part Of the
vessel.
The art of casting the rudder is a
trade secret which not even the Brit
ish or German steel makers have yet
been able to discover. Rudders for
foreign-built vessels are now being
shipped from Chester to Europe.
John Hang, the surveyor ut this
port for Lloyds' Register Of Shipping,
stated that no European workers OF
steel could have made a rudder the
size of the Highlands in u solid
piece. He also stated that a larger
rudder could have been made ii it had
been necessary, aud the work was an
achievement in steel-making which
the foreigners have yet to learn from
the Americans. - Philadelphia Rec
ord.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-05-05

Jones' hobby was carrier pigeons
He aired it and then on every occa-
sion. This was one of the occasions.
Smith had hobbies, but they were
not pigeons. so when Jones offered
to bet a supper that his finest bird
would come back, NJ matter where he
was released, Smith took the bet, like
wise the bird, and departed.
Arriving 1t Philadelphia, he clipped
the birds wings and fet him free.
A week passed, The night of the
dinner came. Jones was late. His
face was sad and gloomy as he en-
tered the club dining room. Smith
was correspondingly radiant
Bird back" asked Smith, full of
latent glee.
eyes" said Jones, slowly, "but his
feet are awiully sore"
Smith paid for the dinner, New
York World.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-05-05

1ntemperance is an accursed thing. 1t
degrades the mind, 1t demoralizes the
Who'll moral being, aud, If not renowned,
means everlasting ruin.
Man is. but dust; as soon as he gets the
habit of absorbing liquor his name is mud.
An attempt is being made to arrest the
growing consumption OF alcohol amongst
military classes In France. A series OF
posters have been placed In the barracks of
the garrison of Paris showing the ravages
made by alcohol OF the human system.
Agitation OF the temperance question
throughout Alabama has caused the sa-
loon keepers of Birmingham to close their
places OF business On Sunday.
In a recent treatise on alcoholism by
rrull 1t Is stated that in England seventy
i've per cent. Of all pauperfsm Is due TO
drink, and in Germany ninety per cent.
In Germany drink leads to 1900 cases OF
suicide a year and supplies the insane asy'
lums with 5000 victims.
A temperance demonstration is to be
made at,the Paris Exposition by opening on
the grounds a very large temperance res
taurant together with what are termed
"Kiosques de Temperance" from which all
alcoholic drinks will be excluded.
The Congo Free State has prohibited the
transport by railways OF liquors to be sold
to the natives. The Congo railway extend
ing into the interior has just been opened.
The liquor business is now practically lin
Tied to coast towns.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-05-05
HUMOROUS.

1t seems strange that a fellow ISM
Sin the swim" when society throws
him overheard.
"Give me some striking example OF
the coalescion Of minute individual
PARTICLES" "a %sandbag, sir"
''Our bank is sure to fall, said the
cashier, pocketing all the available
assets, 'as it is rapidly losing its bal.
ance."
Glove makes the world go round
"No; love only keeps people from no.
ticing whether the world goes round
or not.
Lives there a boy with soul so dead,
Who never to himself has said,
As on his bed shone morning, light.
81 visit the school burnt d ,wn last night
Visiting Uncle--There is no beast
that has a roar as terrifying as has the
lion. Small Niece-Did you ever hear
papa when dinner wasn't ready on
time.
''Then [ told him what I thought OF
him" 'In good, plain language, |
presume?" "Well, yes. In fact,
some of my expressions We're positive
ly military"
Mrs. Van Twiller (who mistakes DIR.
Jovial for a physician And where do
you practice doctor? The Rev. Dir.
Jovial-Ah, madam, | do not pr. %ctice;
] only preach.
A pilot on one of the Mississippi
river boats, on being asked ii he knew
where all the shoals and rocks in tho
river wee, replied: Faith, l don't
but [ know where they ain't."
When smiling summer m again
And jocund daisies grow,
Well have to cut the waving grass
Where once we shoyeled snow:
Well have to hear the same sad wall,
When men are brought together:
There's no vacation for the man
Who kicks about the weather.
"My boy says his ambition is to
grow up to be n man Just like his
father" 81 wouldn't let that worry
me. When 1 was your boys age L
had a burning desire to be a pirate"
Mr.. Crimsonbeak-Do you believe
in the saying, at never rams but 1t
pours?" Mrs. Crimsonbeak-Indeed,
/ do! A man always loses his temper
and his collar button at the same
time.
''And you are busy, are you?' in
terrogated the customer as he paid his
check to the restaurant proprietor.
''Busy! Why, I'm so rushed | don't
get a chance to go ont to get a bite to
eat p was the unguarded reply.
enthusiastically is wearing a look
of Importance lately, Has he been
made a member of the firm he works
for? Koffner-No; but he bsen given
a position which carries with it the
privilege of bossing the Office boy.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-05-05
THE AGREEMENT ON CHINA.
Russia and England to Uphold the Ma
TONS Independence.

sr. PETERSBURG (By Cable).-Ths ar.
rangement between Great Britain and Rus
sia reported as having been signed here is
not In tho form OF a convention. The terms
were exchanged by Count Muravieff, Minis
ter of Foreign Affairs, and British Ambas,
sador scott. The preamble states that both
agree to uphold the integrity and
INDEPENDENCE Of China. There Is no refer
ence to the respective spheres Of influence,
but the agreement makes provision against
a clashing OF the interests OF the railways
In M~anohurla and the Yangtse valley.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-05-05

Senator Hoar has decided to give up his
proposed trip to Europe and will spend the
summer in literary work at his Worcester
(Nass.) home.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Premier OF Canada,
has announced himself in favor of the i'm
position Of a $500 poll tax on Chinese en-
tering the country.
Sir Walter Besaut says no man has fewer
amusements than he. He Is too short
sighted for billiards, cricket or tennis, ana
has had to give up even whist.
Signor Marconi, the distinguished cleo
~trician, whose experiments in wireless tele'
graphy have aroused worldwide interest,
will visit the United States aext october.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-05-05
A TEMPERANCE COLUMN.
THE DRINK EVIL MADE MANIFEST
IN MANY WAYS.

Uncle Hiram's Advice-Intoxicants in
ManiIs-Pure Alcohol Under Other
Names Causes Generalization In Our
Army-A Serious Problem.
NV Uncle Hiram used 70 say, my lad, take
my advice,
Aud never buy an article until you have
the price.
you'll not have to fret,
And never (here he'd nercely stamp)-no,
never be In debt!'
watcht my Uncle stamp his foot;
His words imprest me more
Because his creditors had put
A keeper in his store.
snrobacco is a filthy weed!' my Uncle oft
would cry,
And only fit for nasty hogs that wallow in
q sty.
oh, do not cloud your youthful. brain with
smoke or chew or snuff,
IT'S only human pigs, my boy, that ever
use the stuff"
And from this text would Uncle draw
Aspeech with precept ripe,
And only stop to take "a "chaw,"
Or pause to light his pipe.
aShun liquor, boy!' said Uncle Hi; "shun
drink, my ladl" he said,
HNor taste nor touch nor look not on the
wine when it is red;
1t biteth like an adder yes, and stingeth
somewhat worse;
! bid thee shun the flowing bowl, for 'tis
the nations curse"
And with the words of wisdom blent
From Uncle's lips would come
Avery strong and healthy scent
OF old New England rum.
oh, blessed sage OF c%hildhood's hour, oh,
Uncle dear, to thee
And thy advice l owe my all, and all hope
to be.
! would not steal, l would not drink, /
would not smoke nor chew,
Because l feared that, If L did, I'd grow to
be like you.
So bless you, ancient counselor,
With blessings deep and ample,
Not for your sermons, no, but for
Your horrible example.
Joe Lincoln, In the l.. A. W. Bulletin.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-05-05
Cycling Notes.

The Century Road Club OF America
recognizes road racing and grants records
made when duly certified
1t is estimated that there are In Germany
at the present time no less than 1920, 900
bicycle riders. The average Vaiue oil each
wheel is placed at 800.
Although Devonshire claims TO nave held
the first cycle parade, THIS a belongs
the frst official cycle parade was organ.
lied.
In Paris recently, at tho meeting OF the
International cyclists Association, It was
decided that English and French should
be adopted as tho official languages fot
communications.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-05-05
FUNSTON A BRlcADlER.cENERAL.
The Kansas Volunteer Promoted For Brav-
cry and skill at Calumpit.

WASHINGTON, d. @. (Specia).-on the
recommendation OF General Otis and Gen.
sral Macarthur, President Mckinley has
appointed Colonel Funston Of the Twentieth
Kansas Volunteers to be a Brigadier-Gen-
erai of Volunteers. This reward was given
to Colonel Funston for his bravery and skill
In leading his men across the Rio Grande de
Pampanga and storming the detences OF
the Filipinos near Calumpit.
In his telegram to the War Department
recommending the promotion. General
Otis said: Macarthur strongly recon-
mends Colonel Funston's appointment
Brlgadier-Genera for signal skill and gal
lantry crossing Rio Grande River. and
most gallant service since commencement
of war. l urge appointment. Funston
able as leader Of men and has earned
recognition"
The appointment continues General
Funston in the service with his new rank
for six months under the Army Reorgani-
cation act.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-05-05
THE SITUATION IN SAMOA.
Rebels Control the Food supply and Are
Threatening Apia.

WELLINGTON. N. q. (By Cable).-Advices
from Samoa indicate that the instructions
received from the Powers to cease hostiii-
Ties make the situation in the islands very
serious. The rebels hold the main food
supplies, and are again In force near Apia.
Germans and rebels are jubilant and claim
IA victory over the British and American
forces. A correspondent says that unless
the rebels are made to submit the Difficult
ties will remain unsolved, The white peo-
sic In the outskirts of the city are at the
mercy of the rebels.
The American vice-Consul's store at Fall
ia was looted, while a German store ad.
Joining 1t was untouched. British and
American residents strongly condemn the
action of the Powers in ordering a cessation
Of hostilitles.
There was a inc when the steamer
sailed that thirteen boats filled with armed
rebels were approaching from the East.
The town appeared to be safe.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-05-05
AN ExPANSlONIST

Expansion is all right. my boys
! know. for | have tried.
Just listen what it's done for me
And soc if I.haye lied.
When | first started to expand
measured thirty inch;
But | got a job directly
Counting votes-it was a cinch
When / expanded six inch more
| got elected then
Assistant taX-assessor
BY majority of ten.
Six nor inches made me burgess;
Six o made me county clerk;
Six more made me judge Of probate;
After that twas easy work.
Six more inches made me counsel
For the Squawtown-yalley road;
Six more landed me in Congress-
If they didn't FL be blowed.
Sixty inch and still expanding,
But retired, as you see;
And you couldn't eyen tempt me
With Il thousand-dollar fee.
So don't let nlRrmists ear you,
And don't lay awake at night
Worrying about expansion,
For expansion is all right.
Judge.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-05-05
LAYTON TAKES BALlNAC.
American Loss Only Two Wounded, While
the F%llipinos Suffer Severely.

wAsH1NeToN, D. @. (specIa).-The fol.
lowing cable dispatch has been received
by the War Department:
"MANrLA.
"Adjutant-General, Washington:
General Lawton's column, passing west
ward from ~Norzagaray, captured Balinag
and villages in vicinity, scattering and pur-
suing sixteen hundred insurgent troops,
His only casualties, two wounded; insur.
gent loss several killed, large number
wounded and captured.
Have opened communication with Law
ton via Malolos by means of Hale's troops
and attachments from city. OTIS"
The following dispatch was also re-
ceived:
"MANILA, May 8.
"Adjutant-General, Washington
'List OF prisoners in hands Of insurgents
Just received shows Lieutenant Gilmore
and seven enlisted men, Navy, lost from
Yorktown and six enlisted men, Army,
three of the six wrongfully arrested in
January before hostilities began, all re-
ported to be doing we'll. Besides the above
two men in hands OF insurgents, South and
Captain Rockefeller, still unaccounted for.
"OTIs."
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-05-05

A. n. Miller, yice-President and moneye6
partner In the recently failed Colder
Bank, committed suicide at Golden, ILL.,, by
shooting himself in the head. The de-
ceased left his widow and six children $50,
900 of paid up insurance.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-05-05

Daily is playing II fine game at second tor
Brooklyn.
The new balk rule to date has not ma
terially improved the base TANNING
The st. Louis Club has transferred
Catcher thinner to the Cleveland Clup,
Chris Won der Abe has opened a saloon
In st. Louis. Thus he ends as he pesao'
Joyce considers Seymour, WINS and
Powell the best of the younger generation
of pitchers.
Callahan, OF the Chicagos, says pah;sn
Ear cover more ground than any ihLeluef
in the world.
Nichols, of Boston, seems to nave more
speed and more pronounced curves TINS
year than ever before.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-05-05
EXCURSION TRAIN WRECKED.


ROCHESTER, N. Y. (Special).-A disastrou.
railroad wreck occurred at 2.4s O'Clock
Sunday afternoon on the Rochester ane
Lake Ontario Railroad, better known as
the Bay Railroad. at Rosenbaur's Corners
about half a mile north OF the city line
Two cars on an excursion train filed With
passengers left the track while going
around the curve. Two persons are dead
and at least a dozen were seriously injured
while about fifty received more or less
severe hurts. The dead are: John Hill
berg, twenty years old; unknown man
died after being removed from the wreck
Charles Werner and Joseph thinner were
fatally injured.
John Hilberg was standing on the plat
form between the second and third cars
when the crash came. He was caught be-
tween tho two cars II crushed to death
The work of rescue was carried on ener'
getically, and as each sufferer was taker
out hi was sent to a hospital.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-05-05
DEMOCRATS WIN IN BALTIMORE.
Thomas G. Hayes Elected Mayor by a
Majority of Nearly 5000.

BALTIMORE, Nd. (speciaD.-one of the
most exciting campaigns in the history Of
Baltimore city resulted in a Democratic
landslide. Thomas G. Hayes was elected
Mayor by nearly 5000 majority over Will
lam T. Master, Republican, the present
incumbent.
His running mates, Skipwith Wilmer, for
President OF the second branch OF the city
Council. and James II. Smith, for Comp
%troller, were chosen by practically the same
figures. In addition 10 these candidates at
large the d democrats elected all oftheir can
didates for the second branch OF the City
Council and eighteen out OF the twenty
four members OF the first branch.