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The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17
THE FEE SYSTEM.
Views of some of the state Omcials ON
the Subject.

Here Is what some OF the State officials
who were interviewed by the Lewiston
journal say about the fee system:
Governor Llewenyn Powers-I do not
know much about this fee system. This
do know, that there was never a case
where county official was saIaried and
paid from the fees of the office that there
WASH a deficit. If an official Is getting
too much from the fees, cut down the
tees. But to put fees aside and pay sal
airy means deficit and that means in
creased taxation and we don t need any
new means of increasing the taxation.
There are ways enough OF doing that
now.
"Hon. o. B. CIason of Gardiner presi.
dent OF the Maine Senate-1 believe that
the movement suggested by Mr.. ManIey
Is In the right direction. / believe that
these matters should be brought onto
business basis SO that the people may
know just what their officials are receiv-
ing. The people, not knowing, have a
vague idea that the officials are getting
enormously wealthy, which may or may
not be SO. think that all officials should
be paid good salaries and the rest of the
money which comes into their Offices
should be turned into the county or
State. There Is one thing to be th ought
county jail BY placing the sheriff on
salary 1t would be question to decide
what to do With this part of the work. 1t
might be left to the county commission
ers or 1t might be necessary to put man
In for that purpose, pay him a reasonable
salary and hold him to strict account
ability for his every expense.
State Assessor George Pottle of Lew
iston-Ihere is nothing Objectionable to
the system as concerning the registry of
public documents where the fee is fixed
by law. The official cannot as a rule
make more than a good fair salary, But
as to the fees In connection with the crimi-
nal end OF the prohibitOry law 1t is a
different matter and it is wrong when an
official is allowed to receive a large reve-
nue. for himself Without doing the public
any good. / regard the action of the
county commissioners at their convention
at Pennington as one Of the most signi-
ficant features of the present case. AS
understand 1t they VOUed unanimously
IN favor the abolition of the fee system.
L regard the letter of Mr.. Manley as a
strong document.
"Hon, +. M. Simpson, State Treasurer
1T is not a question to be hastily oonsid-
cred, but 1 believe it is a proper subject
for the investigation of the legislature
Still, IL must be remem bered that the
fee system is as old as our constitution
This much l feel sure, that If there are
such irregularities as have been charged
the fee system should be abolished or sc
changed that record of all fees should
be kept so that the people may know just
what an official Is receiving. But withal
1t should be borne IN mind that this /,
reaching question and should not bl
considered IN any spirit of hasty refor On.
Attorney General W. Il. Haines-.
thi nix that every public Office should
have fixed salary, then the people viii
know what Is paid for all public service. >
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17
sLAsHED A SAILOR.

AT a few minutes past ten 0 clock Sat
urday evening Arthur G. Ward, who
is one of the sailors on the despatch boat
Dolphin, was seriously assaulted In
Harry Callan's saloon on Commercial
street, near the corner of Franklin. Soon
after he had entered the place Ward
caught sight of a young colored man
who had escorted a mulatto in. Ward
passed some remark about white girl
going around with negro, Whereat the
latter took offence and at once proc eeded
to make himself known to Ward. He
ran for the marine and then threw him
tn the floor. Not content with this he
pulled cut his knife and drew it aero IS
the right side of Wards neck. A cash
nearly an inch deep was made in the
neck but the knife luckily just missed
touching the jugular vein. Having best =
ed his tOrmentor the negro FASTENED to
get out of the saloon and scurry away.
The police were notified and all last
night after the Occurre nee and this
morning were making an effort to Sc
cure him. Ward bl5d prorusely as the re-
suit of his assault but was able to walk
to the residence of DR.. Hanson, " no
took six or seven stitches. He then went
to the police station and was accOmm Odat
ed with bed in the lodging room.
Yesterday morning Officers Frank ana
Greeley arrested the negro in Aliens res
taurant on Commercial street. The negro
owned up that he had struck Ward. The
prisoner said that his name was Sidney
b. Wade and that ne had been working
on the New York steamers this summer.
He is about 50 years old.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17
MIR. RYAN AND HIS ALMANACs.


There have first and last been many
petitions circulated and signed, but that
of W. j. Ryan of this city is the oldest,
and he has already %, QUO names to it.,
and it is still growing.
Mr.. Ryan dOesn 6 want to be appointed
to any Office, but only to be permitted
to sell certain almanac. Some 1S years
ago the patient blind man started out
selling almanacs He was only a boy
then, but was possessed OF remarkable
pluck and business ability, and built up
o large business With the exception of
land, his route through the state gave
him almost his sole income. Thousands
of families refuse every year to buy an
almanac until he makes his rounds.
But local dealers in everything, especi-
ally the country traders objected to his
peddling all over the state. He was
Vaking 1t almost impossible for them
10 sell an almanac, and so they united
against the blind man and prevented his
buying any more of that particular al
manac.
Ryan was at first down hearted, but
soon settled on q plan he thought that
would convince the publishers that they
had made q mistake. He started out
with a petition and a boycott. More
than %, 600 people have pledged them
selves not to buy an almanac until Mr..
Ryan comes around, and in addition,
lave aSk6u bne publishers OF bne one ne
wants to sell to him, local traders or no
traders, he believes his plan viii sue
coed, but he is willing to admit that it
is hard work lighting all the country
traders.
1t is said the opposition Of local dealers
Is not so much directed against MIR
Ryan as to the many peddlers who are
out in all directions. Mr.. Ryan proposes
to make this a test case lie does not
believe that the publishers have a right
to say to him: "You can'U have our
books, because you will sell them" and
so VIII try to work up boycott very
mild one, against them.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

Augusta, September l6-A portrait
OF James g. Blaine will be placed in the
rotunda of the State House. opposite
the picture of Lot NJ. Morrill, which Is
now in position there. 1t Is to be paint
ed by one OF the famous portrait paint
ers OF the country, and no expense viii be
spared IN making It satisfactory to the
many people who have requested that
such a portrait be hung at the Capitol.
It's dimensions VIII be 40 by 90 inches,
and Mrs. Blame viii be the donor. An
other large portrait which Is. to be added
to the collection Is that of Hannibal
Hamlin, whose memory is highly hon
ored by the people of Maine. There is
space IN the rotunday Tor one more large
picture, but it is not decided what like
ness shall till It.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17
KILLED ON rHE Raj.

The Weirs, n. H, September 15.-The
worst freight wreck which ever occurred
on the White Mountain division of the
BOSTON and Maine railroad happened at a
third of a mile north Of The Weirs sta
tion at about 1890 a. m. today. Two
men were killed and four injured, while
two engines were demolished and thirty
freight cars and their merchandise piled
into confused heap upon the track.
Killed:
Joseph Greenwood Concord, head
brakeman, south bound train, 25 years Of
age, not married.
Loring Lockwood of Concord, fireman,
north bound train, "a years of age, not
married.
Injured:
Edward Race of Concord, engineer,
north bound train, arm broken, injured
internally.
- Guild, fireman on the north
bound train, leg broken.
Two other tralnmen sustained injur-
les of greater or less severity.
The accident happened at one Of he
worst places on the Lincoln a curve which
rounds a rocky bank, while the waters of
Lake Winnipesogee are within a few feet
of the outer rail. The proximity of the
water gave Engineer Calkins of the south
he leaped from his engine into the water
just as the two trains came together and
was not hurt. The accident is attri buted
10 misunderstanding of train orders
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17
OPPOSITION 10 DEER LICENSES,

Augusta, September 16-There are in
dications that the hunters license sys-
tenn, which permits the shooting OF deer
ia September by the payment of license
viii be attacked at the next session of
the legislature. It Is said that there. is
much Indignation against the law among
lumbermen, the charge being that &c is
responsible for many OF the fires which
have been so destructive In the lumber
regions, they having been set through
the carelessness of hunters. When the
law was passed there was some oppo-
sition to 10 on the part OF the lumbe
men, but II was finally allowed to 90
through. Last year the fish and game
department derived a substantial reve-
nue. from September licenses sold, but
this season the amount viii be smaller
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

New York, Septem Der l6. -The schoon-
er Winnie Lowry, Capt. Smith, of Bos-
ton, which sailed from St. John. N. b..
for Philadelphia, laden with laths, was
overtaken by the storm off Sandy Hook
early this morning and was picked up
by tug Wallace Is. Flint and towed into
Red Hook. When sighted by the Flint,
the schooner had lost her mainsaiI and
jibs and was dragging her anchor in an
attempt to keep off the shore outside
the hook The captain and seven seamen
were uniniured
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17
FOR GALVESTON.
Portland People RespO ding to tho
Call for Assistance.

In response to the telegram sent the
Galveston by the secretary of
the Portland board of trade rendering
sympathy and assistance the following
reply has been received:
Galveston, Texas, September ii.
M. N. Rich, Secretary Portland Board OF
Trade:
Thanks for your offer of assistance.
Money is our greatest need now.
Walter Q. Jones, Mayor.
A subscription paper was opened at the
Board OF Trade rooms Friday and the rol-
lowing amounts were donated up to noon
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17
CLOSING OUT SALE ny
Geo. w. Brown, SD Exchange s.
BARGAINS IN HOUSES.

1st-10 room house, Coyle Park. hot and oo,s
water BAH furnace heat, wired for ~ elee SVia
lights, sewer connections, cemented cellar
and all modern Improvements, loca ion SS 6na
and price very low for cash or exchange A"0
GkO. w. BROWN, SO Exchangest
2d-Double honse on Douglas street. rentaa
pays II per cent; will sell at a bargain s'1
GEO. w. BROWN SO EXCHANGE Se
9d-Fne new house on Deering avanna
Fessenden Park, rooms with bath ana 90;
modern improvements Large lot with roo o,l
for garden 5000 feet. Must be sold at once a0'A'
GEO. w. BROWN, 50 Exchange G.
4th-Flne new house. II DeerinQ aven~o
Fessenden Park, rooms, elegantly ansbsS'
all modern Improvements Cash or exchaneea'
and at a figure TO tempt investment. No aner,
lot in the Park and su e 10 increase In yalne "0'
70. w. BRO N, SO Exchange NJ
5th-A fine new house Just c0mpleted =,
Lawn street 8 finished rooms with baih anu
all modern improvements. The Opportunity ot
a life time, Cash or exch nge. u
GEO. w. BROWN. SO EXCHANGE vt
For sale-hight house lots In Fessendeo
Park. These are IN, balance remaining onf ~
60 lots, % 2lreadv having been sold Appiv N
GEO. w. BROWN, 90 Excaanre (,
house lois. Monhegan Island, 1900 feet
each. Apply N''
GEo. W. BROWN. IS Exchange St.
sept5dtf ."
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

Canton, Ohio, September 16 -The rest
and quiet OF yesterday had the desired
effect ia restoring President Mckinley
to his usual spirits lie is feeling very
well today. During the forenoon he
and Mrs Mckinley lrove to the cemetery
TO place some flowers on the graves of
TIE Mckinley children and other rela-
tives buried there.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

This was sent from Shanghai and was
signed by the Rev George F. Fitch. The
lnglis referred to is the Rev. John W.
lnglis, who was in Pekin during the
siege.
The Americans Indicated as having
been massacred were DIR. Courtlandt Van
Rensselaer, Hodge and wife. the Rev. E.
Il. Simcox, wife and three children and
DR.. q. YardIey Taylor.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17
NETHERLANDS RAILWAY TAKEN

Capetown, September TO The mill
tary authorities. have taken over the
Netherlands railway.
Gen. Mcdonald, operating in the north
eastern corner OF Orange colony, com
PEELED the Beers to make a hasty fight for
the Vet river. lie captured 81 wagons
a quantity OF cattle and stores and 90, QUO
rounds of rifle ammunition.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

Houston, Texas, September 16.-The
Merchants and Planters oil mill, one Of
the largest cotton seed oil manufactur-
ing and refining plants in the south,
was destroyed by fire today The loss is
estimated at between $3.50, 600 and $500, -
900; insurance, $500, 000 1f
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

(Copyright 1900, the Associated Press. J
Tien Tsin, September Is, via Shanghai,
September 16-Mr. William WOodviIle,
RockhilI, special representative Of the
United States in China, has left for Pc
kin. In an interview before leaving he
said he did not expect to remain there
more than few days III Hung Chang
is at Taku on Russian vessel 1t is
not believed that he will come to lien
lsin.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

WANTED Registered DRUGGIST with some
" capital 90 form combination drug store
ready. Address COMBINATION STORE
Press oihce. l7-i
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

ITO LET-Downstalrs rent at 116 North ST..
rooms and BATH hot and cold water. frsi
class repair, sun all day. very slightly, fine
views of the city and suburbs Inquire at
THOMAS STABLE, "a Lafayette ST. Ill
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

The Cheapest is Ponds Extract because
one "small' bottle, 80 cts. has more beneficial
feet than one gallon of other preparations
sold as being he same as" or equal to-
Ponds Ertract. For all Pain and Soreness.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

Possibly Scratched Her Cheek.
"Would You like me to be q shirt waist
manY he asked tenderly.
Il think So" she replied "Coats are
made of such rough cloth, you know
Chicago Post.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17
WIT AND WISDOM.


Savage.
Miss Pert-It's lucky for you that you
don't have to live by your wits.
Willieboy-Why?
Miss Pert-Tberel That proves it,
Somerville Journal.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

TNAN BLING Salesman of ability for hlEn
grade line appropriate 90 nearly every ac-
narincnt OF trade. Reference. Bono ana On
Oh e time required. lommissi0ls SIS 20 esq on
each sale. +. q. BOX THREE Dcuo.L Mich
1871
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17
WANTED SITUATIONS.

VTANTED-An experienced stenorrapher
w would like position IN an Office. Can
furnish references. Address X y. %, 54I Con-
gress street. 141
WAN ED--A ladv now occupying a resDOn-
" sible position as hcusekeeper viii soon be
at liberty 10 accept another position Best Of
references. Address +. o. BOX 42a. 1871
WANTED Situation as boolckeeper or
W manager by Young married man, fifteen
years experience, good salesman, up TO cate.
just returned from New York best references
Address 9. 10. Box 1867. Ill
RRUG CLERK. junior. wishes permanent
~ positions six years experience, prescr.p-
ton and manufacturing; speaks English and
French; always willing and obiginR. BLAIR,
No. Brook St, Waterville, Me. 121
Registered druggist would like
W situation. References furnished. Ad-
dress X, Box 1857. G.
NJOTICE-Goss s. Wilson. aucu3neers, re-
~ moved to 1874 to 100 Middle St. corner Of
Silver St dn
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

DOR SALE-I0 close pm estate. an excep-
nonaIly desirable mode house. located
nrar Yves ern Promena e. having hard wood
noors. open fireplace etc.s nearly ~ feet 'front.'.
age on street sunny exposure and unonsirlc,-
ed view; inspc ton hl pc mif only; price,
$500. FREDERICK s. VAIL. Real Estate
FIRST National Bank Building. 2I
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

The list viii continue open Monday ana
all intending TO contribute should res
pond at once so that q liberal remitt anc5
may be forwarded now, while it is most
needed. Checks should be made payable
to Mr.. Charles S. Fobes, treasurer of the
Board of Trade.
The Western Union Telegraph oompa
ny Will transmit without charge tele
grams to and from authorities In Texas
relating to relief Of the sufferers by the
great disaster.
The Postal Telegraph company has in
formed the Board OF Trade that S. IL.
Brashear, mayor OF Houston, has been
appointed by Governor Sayers, the head
OF the general relief committee and that
the Postal Telegraph volunteers to send
money or messages free in behalf of Gal
We stOn sufferers.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

DOR SALES % grocery and provision store:
A. hrsi class stand on busy rh0r0nchiare
doing good business. owner going q road.
rent SO month. A genuine bargain. Oh uk
OF d only % dolar-. Wnrtl 4 times the
amount. write quick. Address X, lg6 CABOT
s.. koxhury. Boston, Ma. s.. III
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17
TO LET

The iiue Offices on the main floor OF
the First National Bonk Building re
Gently vacated by the Mercantile Trust
Co. Elegant counter work and fittings
IN outer room, and massive Fire and
Burglar proof vault with interior stee'
safes in private room. Steam heat aud
Janit0r service furnished
Apply to Cashier
FIRST NATEONL BKNK.
SEPT 5du
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington September 15.-The follow
ing pensions have been granted to Maine
people:
ADDITIONAL
Charles F. Field, National Military
Home, Togus, SS.
RESTORATION AND REISSUE
freeman Goodhue dead, Presque Isle,
S17.
INCREASE.
Hollis Irue, Cumberland Centre, $50.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS, ETC.
Susan p. Goodhue, Pressure isle, S17;
Jane l.. Coffin, Portland, SIS Elmira r.
Curtis, East Exeter, SIP.
MEXICAN WAR SURVIVOR.
Unconstitutional i. Ballard, Pleasant
vile, $12.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17
KRUGER All LOURENzO
MARQUES.

London, September 16 Mrs. kruger.
according to despatch to the Daily
Express, has arrived in Lourenzo Mar
ques.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

EOR SALf-20 acres of land ia Portland. on
beautiful street and desirable neiEhbor.
hood. high elevation; mus be sold before
october lsf price $500. W. II. WALDRON s
g 8 Middle street. lit
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

EOk SALE-At North uoelinx. four acres OF
land suitable for house los Price So o
Can or address }. II. FLETCHER si9 Allen
Ave., North Deerlng 80
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

E0R SALE-Coroer house in a block Of two
houses. located In The western part of the
city near CONGRESS street. eleven rooms: very
convenient heated by steam. hot and cold
water. nsce hath room and a ndry. % makes
a nice boarding. house. Inquire o. ELRA
IA ktS. So Exchange street.. ISL
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

nOARDERs can be accommodated 81 h,sn
- Road Farm through September aoe "
loher al reduced rates. MRS. kOaOVh y
SMITH, Cornish, Maiue.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

E0K SALE-House containing II rooms ana
bath. that has just been repaired through
outs Inc stable come ted, VIII be sold ai q
fLf
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

EOk SALE-hestau ani established 20 years
- with success. seats -; on desirable street
Tor the business, nice fixtures, recently reno
waited Including steel ceilnk; rent si5 per
month. Must be sold before October ist
Pflce $40. W. II. WALDKON q Co. $50 Mil
oio street. III
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

Forty words inserted under this hess
ONE week Tor 20 cents, cash In advance
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17


VVANTED-Reg druggist with some
W capital. 10 form combination drug store
aud fancy groceries. Have store ana nxturrs
ready Address COMBINArION STORE
Press office. l7-i
SPECIALITY Statesmen wanted 10 place De-
partmenis OF Perfumes and Toilet Articles
20 an classes O ST res. Nerf attractive adyer-
Using features. High cash commissions and
liberal contract 70 the right man. THE ELY-
SIAN MFG. CO.. Detroit, Mich. 1851
FHAl FLING salesman OF ability for hien
grade line appropriate 90 nearly every ac-
oariinent OF trade. reference. Bono ana en-
Gid time REQUIRED. Omuissi0Is SIS go ESQ on
each sale. r. q. BOX THREE DcuOL Mich
WANTED-ren good carpenters for outside
ford Fails. Ne. 1871
FVANrFD-Man, upright character TO man
~ hre business OF Old established house
Salary SIS per week and expenses payable
each week direct from hoadqua iers. Fxfense
money advanced Position permanent Refer
ence. STANDARD HOUSE 3ot Csxtou Build
nr Chicago. seplo 7-.2'23-29Octl-5s
NDUCArFD young man forReal Estate cfIire.
- exceptional chance. II services are salts
.actory viii bee given bart interest. ei5 ger
week. ore who could invest .ome capital pre-
ierred. Address ), Box 557 City. i51
VVANTED-Fou floor layers and two sta
" builders. Cali between and 10 o'cioe',
a. 40 MIDDLE ST. al
IVAN ED-At once. clean cue Young msn
" ior hcadWrlter win experience. Address
WAITER. Box 1907 IfI
EANTED-nxperienoo On piaie and Sheet
W iron worker. Must understand furnace
work. A steady Job for the right man. Apply
to LEROY YATES. Al Exchange street 151
DOY WANTED would like 10 get a good.
- honest American boy. eight or ten yeals
old. for the winter VIII give him his bna.d
and send him 70 school. S. l.. POWER 81
Park street, city. 1871
WAN iED-A good carriage blacksmith
" helper aud fnisher. None other need an-
ply o L. THOMPSON q BRO. 1921
WANTED--An aDIe-bOdied man who nm
w derstands farming thoroughly between
the ages OF ~ and IS. and who comes wen re-
commended. Apply 10 IRA G. STOCK
BklDGE z, sore congress street 12-t-lw'
EVANTED-Tw0 first class steam filters an
once, also three good helpers. The
SMITH & ABBOTT CO, - Union St.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

nor SALE-One Edison Concert Phonograoh
n used but six weeks, good as new an IL
latest records; for sale cheau. lnQuue O, h ~
a Co, hXchang treef or n POM
ktSIA ORANI, Old Orchard III
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

nor SALE The only available lof Of land
on the Western Promenade. located ft-
tween tie residences q 1Iosscr1. Garland ani
C0niey. Also a nrstclass furnished cottage
stable and land az Willard Beaca Aun.r
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-17

VVANTED-By first class iobblng grocery
W house of Portland. an experiences End
cry salesman acquainted Win tne ely ann
country trade of Maine. Answer with iull h"p'
and address. BOX 1917.