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The Portland daily press., 1900-12-04
RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.

As Mr. Herbert A. Harmon and his
driver, Harley Quinian, were riding
down Forest avenue near the railroad
crossing yesterday noon, the horse, a val
liable roam mare. caught one of her hind
feet in the space between the planking
and the rails. The animal was greatly
frightened and making a start threw
both Mr.. Harmon and Mr. Quinlan out
of the carriage, q standing top phaeton.
Both the gentlemen escaped uninjured
but the horse was badly injured, one OF
the legs being severely ont and there also
resulted some internal bleeding. Dr.
Gage was called and attended to the In
juries. It may be necessary to Kill the
mare. The dashsr and the shafts OF the
phaeton were smashed.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-04
THATCHER POST ELEoTIoN.

The annual election of the officers o.
Thatcher Post, No. Ill, g. A. r., wal
held last evening when the following OH
GERS were elected: @tr
COMMUNICATIVE. FL. Sargent.
senior Vice Commander-SewaH Il
Fowler.
Junior Vice Commander-H Henry L
Springer.
Ouartermaster- George o. ID. Souls.
Surgeon-Wn. Ross.
Chapiain--deorge Hun.
Ofiosr OF the Day--Daniel u. Towies
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-04
The tredfhci' today
IS likely to be Giir.

the earliest possible moment while the assortment
of styles is at its best and the line of sizes un-
broken
A very handsome blanket robe can be had for
$3.50 or So or Sc and the best in the world for $25.
The stock we are showing now includes all the lat
est novelties in color and texture and styles Of
makeup, and the quality of workmanship and mate
rial are warranted.
In Jackets we begin at $500 and go to $17O0,
with the largest variety around $500
Jackets or robes bought now may be left in
our care to be delivered the day before Christmas
at any other time.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-04
GREENLEAF CHAPTR.

At the annual conyccation Of Greenleaf
Royal Arch Chapter, No. 13. last evening
the following officers We're chosen:
IL. P.-Silas b. Adams.
K.-Frank b, Fish.
ST.. r. Tobie.
Treasurer-M. A. Dillingham;.
Secretary-Francls 4. Chasss
G. H.-M. j. Laughton.
Il, ST.. W. York.
X. A. CT. w. Pennell.
NJ. S. VI. g. Hamilton.
Nj. S. Wv. w. Cole.
IN. +. V.-Dr. Il. Ii. Morrison.
s. F.-F. q, Tolman.
j. s e. s. Waite.
Chaplain--George Russell.
Organtst-W. r. Smith.
Sentiuel-W. .. Carney.
These officers were installed by Grand
Scribe VIM. II. Howe. A past high
priests jewel was presented to the retir'
ing high priest Thomas E. Mcdonald.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-04
HOUSE BURNED.

south Norridgewook. December IA
house owned by Dell Biglow was de-
stroyed by fire today, causing loss OF
$500. The house and outbuildings were
insured for $700. s,i,fa
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-04
MILL SUPERINTENDENT DEAD

Foxcroft, December 3-Edward ).
Robinson, for the past 35 years supsrin-
tendent OF the brown wooien mill, died
suddenly at his work in the mill to-day.
Mr. Rohinson had been ir failing health
for a number OF years, but his death was
caused by heart failure.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-04
OWEN, MOORE & CO.

Onicer OF the 6uard-Eliphalst Greely.s
Delegate to Department Encampment-
VIM. Ross, Ell iphalet Greely.
AIternates-Samuel Shorey, George
Huh.
Trustee three years-Jo osiah Simpson.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-04
WHY SUFFER s?

If you are troubled with cOUstipa.
tion, bfItOusness, dyspepsia. or
any other disorder of the digestive
organs Hostetter's Stomach Bitters win
cure you. People who have suffered for
years from weak stomach" without OBJ
tanning relief lave found in this medi-
cine a sure cure. 1t is q tonic and a
blood purifier. See that our private
revenue stamp covers the neck of
'hs b,t 10.
THE ONE E1OSTETTER'S
TRUE STOMACH
STOMACH REMEDY. BlTTERS.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-04
xrw ADvnnrrsEmEsrs.


XZOU ike. the idea of "Onginal
! Package" Tea. 1t carries you
straight to the plantation. It puts you
m touch with the planter. The package
may be handled by hundred persons, en-
route from China, subjected to all sorts
of abuse and exposure, yet the contents
are fresh, clean and pure. That's one
reason for the great popularity Of Chase
& Sanborn's "Original Package" teas.
The lead form, Theoretically sealed, retains
the full strength, flavor, and aroma. It
is the identical tea of China as they
drink It there. -
|
oa.e gs%s. Nos 91s.sssa 1ssao
ossscEP Pzkos India syLral
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-04

Wagons, Stoves, etc., the smallest
piece 30 and up to $500.
Wooden Toys-Arks, Soldiers,
Wash Sets. Boats. etc.
Games of all kinds-Card Games.
Board Games, Checkers, Chess,
Dominoes, Bagate'le Boards, Crokin-
ole, Archarena, Pool Table, Bowling
Alley, Table Croquet.
j. R. LIBBY co.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-04

Doll Houses. Rubber-ball Rattles,
Paint Boxes, Rubber Balls and Fur
niture, Christmas Tool Chests.
Furniture from 25c to $1.50.
Doll Carriages, Doll Go carts, Ex-
press Wagons, Patrol Wagons. Desks,
Chairs, Tables. Sleighs, and thou
sand other things for little money.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-04
FiaviIand
China

is a ware that's always duly appre-
ciated for its inherent value aside
from its artistic decorations,
which are simply superb. We
have a line of DINNER SETS
in these goods, selected
especially on account
of their desirability
as Christmas Gifts.
There isn't any
doubt about
your being
pie ase d
wit h
them.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-04

Toy Drums. from 25c to So.
Toy Pianos, from 25c to $500.
Horses and Wagons, from SOC to
$40.
Dolls Houses, Stores, Stables,
Kitchens, in fine assortment
Lead Soldiers, CSC to 1900 set.
Mechanical Toys, Toys, China and
britannia Tea Sets, Furniture for
j. R. LIBBY GO.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-04

Undressed Dolls, from &C to $500.
Dressed Dolls, from 10c to $500.
Skin-covered Animals.
Woolly Animals.
Musical Rattles and Toys.
Swapping Notices and Favors.
Iron Toys-Trains, Five Engines,
Hook and Ladder Trucks, Hose
Carts, Patrol Wagons, Express
j. R. LIBBY co.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-04
Portland, Dec. 4, 1900

f you had thought
: to give him a
Lounging Wrap, a
Bathrobe or Smok-
ing Jacket for
Christmas, let us
suggest that the Sc
lection be made at
The evening times., 1900-01-10
VIZ. MnrGeId,r FnnernI.

The funeral Of Benjamin r. .,iayfeld,
who died suddenly in X Street, between
Twenty ninth and Thirtieth Streets
northwest. yesterday morning. viii occur
from his late home. 1911 Thirtieth Street
northwest. Friday afternoon. Funeral
services will be conducted at the West
Street Presbyterian Church and the inter
ment will probably be at Oak Hill Gene
terry. Mr.. Mayfeld was seventy-three
years Of age and a native of Georgetown.
He was one of the oldest and bCst-known
citizens OF the District and one of its
most enterprising business men. He is
survived by a widow and seven children,
all OF whom are adults. His sons are DR..
Clifton Mayfield, OF the Board OF Police
Surgeons; Mercer B.. William P, and J.
Elvans Mayield. The deceased was an
elder Of the West Street Presbyterian
Church, and was the oldest Presbyterian
elder in the District. Since 1869 Mr.. May
field has been the senior member OF the
firm Of Mayfeld & Heiston. coal dealers,
Georgetown.
The evening times., 1900-01-10
PROTECTION FROM VANDALISM
The Yellowstone National Park Now
Guarded by Soldiers.

During the past year the Government has
adopted a novel means for enforcing the
regulations relating 20 the care Of the
Yellowstone National Park. Early IN the
year the Secretary Of War transferred the
superintendent Of the park from the
acting superintendent TO the Corps OF
Engineers, and placed the work in charge
Of Capt Hiram IT, Chittenden.
For the purpose Of enforcing the rcgula-
tloDs relating to the protection Of the
natural phenomena of the park from injury
and .-utilatiOu. TO the carrying of firearms
protection from forest fires and care Of
the animals. fish and birds OF the park.
Captain Chittendcn has appointed detach-
ments composed OF from three to ten en-
listed men, NLo are stationed during the
summer az various points. each station
being In charge OF a nOn-cOmmissiOned
officer. There are nine of these stations
throughout the entire park. A system OF
mounted patrols is kept up daily from
each OF these stations. covering about $50
miles of road, making the distance Travelled
each day. approximately, $50 miles.
During the summer patroling is mainly
along the roads travelled by tourists
When the hunting season begins a sharp
lookout is kept by the scouts for poachers
To facilitate this scouting system, a num-
Der Of sO-Called snOwshOe cabins have
been constructed at about a days Journey
apart In these are placed, in winter, ma
terials for a fire. food, bedding. etc.
The system is one OF admirable efficacy.
and is found to be mucl more satisfactory
than any hitherto adopted.
The evening times., 1900-01-10
THE ANTI-sA1ooE LEAGUE.
Number Of BnrroOms md Arrests In
the District


A very interesting statement on the con-
sumption of alcoholic beverages in the
District has been prepared by the Anti
Saloon League. The statement is compiled
from the annual reports OF the Superin-
tendent Of Police and the Excise Board, and
it shows the number Of arrests made by
the metropolitan police, as well as the
relative number Of licensed barrooms to
the population in each police precinct.
The First police precinct with a popula-
tion Of l2,S5l, has ia barrooms, and shows
4,2IS arrests for all causes; the Sixth, %, 727
population, 1l5 barrooms, 3,422 arrests;
the Fourth, 80, 1913 population, So barrooms,
S.243 arrests: the Seventh, IS, I42 pOpula-
tion, "a barrooms, 1888 arrests; the Sec
end, 1882 population. "A barrooms. 2, T34
arrests; he Third, "a, I22 population, A.
barrooms, 2,7OO arrests: the Fifth, 80 642
population. As barrooms. 2 74S arrests; the
Ninth, S3,535 population, 32 barTOOms. H.
Sl5 arrests; the Eighth, A. AS population.
l3 barrooOms, 2,24S arrests. Total for the
whole district. 277,7 population, 5l6 bar
rooms, and 25,121 arrests.
The League intends 10 make a hOuse-to-
house canvass. and solicit signatures from
taxpayers to memorial to Congress, ask
ing for the abolition OF the saloon. and
the prohibition of the liquor traffic within
the boundaries OF the District At the last
meeting OF the league. the chairman, Mr.
E"in, reported that since the publication
OF the plans Of the proposed canvass, ke had
received several letters expressing ap-
proval Of the work proposed. as wei as
offers Of financial assistance. Mr.. job. r.
Sleman, ir., General Secretary OF the Y. NJ.
c. A., and Mr.. A. l. Dieterich. former Presi-
dent of the Christian Endeavor raion OF
the District, have consented 10 ct as
members Of the board Of MANAGERS.
The evening times., 1900-01-10
REGIsTERED BY CARRIERS.
improvements in Nni Service to G,
Into Eject Next Week.


New York. Brooklyn. and 50 OF the other
150 frst-class postofjces in the United
States are to make trial Of the new sys-
TEN Of letter registration beginning jan
uary 10. Il is proposed that householdrs
shall be enabled 70 register letters at their
dOorsteps. signing the usual blanks under
the direction Of the letter carrier. and pay
inG him the usual Zee Of 8 cents BY this
plan all the separate features Of the United
States Postal Service may be taken advan-
tage Of without leaving ones house; let
ters mailed, stamps purchased, and vaula-
bic articles registered through the agency
OF The postman alone.
Estimates made for the thirty leading
cities show that in nearly every case an
average registration Of one letter per day
per carrier. for a year, viii cover more
than the highest number Of letters regis
tered before. For the present carriers VIII
not be required TO register anything but
letters-that is, matter prepaid at the rate
df letter postage; nor will they be required
TO register letters for large business houses
or in business districts at least not until
the postmaster, in the exercise OF his dis
creton, may find il practicable for them
TO do so. II is estimated that no carrier
will be taxed for this work more than ten
minutes day.
In extending free rura! delivery provis-
The evening times., 1900-01-10
Sought Death in a Ferrylbus,

NEW YORK, Jan. 1O.-A pretty and
well-dressed girl about nineteen years old,
attempted to commit suicide yesterday aft
ernoon in the women's waiting room at
the Thirty-fourth Street ferry. Long ISL
and City. One of the deckhands heard a
groan, and found the girl lying on the
hoor in the room in great distress. She
mad taken laudanum. She was removed
TO St Johns Hospital The girl refused
to give her name or address. nor would
sne give any reason for her act. The
friend who was with her at the ferryhouse
had gone away and has not been seen
since. 1t is said at the hospital that tbe
girl will recover
The evening times., 1900-01-10
Do You Value Life Then Use 0NE OGIO

ion was made also for the registration OF
mail matter on rural free delivery car
rier routes The development Of that serv-
ice decreases largely the number Of fourth
class pCstoftices. and consequently the op-
p0rtuui,ies OF rural residents for register
ing their valuable mail matter. A plan
TO supply this new need has been adopted
in connection with the plan Of letter-car-
rier registration. and will be introduced
at the same time. Under it rural patrons
Of the mails can have letters registered
practically AT their own doors
The evening times., 1900-01-10
THE HOSPITAL TO HANDLE IT.
Disposition of the Appropriation for
Contagious Disease Ward.

Disposition of the Appropriation for
Contagious Disease Ward.
In accordance with a recent decision at
the Comptroller OF the Treasury regarding
the manner OF disbursing the various an
propriations for the Garfield Hospital the
Commissioners have informed j. Or
mond Wilson. Secretary Of the Board Of
Trustees Of the Hospital that for the re-
mainder OF this year they would pay the
money due the institution from Congress
siOnal appropriations in quarterly install
ments. The payments in the future how
ever, are to be governed 10y the action of
Congress. and the Commissioners do not
promise that the wishes OF the institution
which were now being complied with. will
be allowed to have any weight in the mat
ter Of disbursements next year.
The evening times., 1900-01-10
THE MONKEYS OF AMBER.
An Ancient City Which They and n
Few Priests Possess.
CFrom St Nichol9s MagazineD

CFrom St Nichol9s Magazine)
The ancient city of Amber. in India Is
inhabited only by a few priests and thou
sands of monkeys. The hill on which the
old city stands is surrounded by other
high hills. crowned with towers and ram
parts and covered with trees. The great
castle-fortress stands out boldly. The old
zenana, or women's apartments-an tN-
tensive block of buildings. surrounded L.
COURTS the only place which is !o-
habited. This is a we'll populated and
lively quarter. since a tribe of languor OF
hOonoOmaun. monkeys have taken possess
sion and dwell here in comfort and free
dom. The Hindus Teligiously refrain from
hurting or killing any animal and the
monkeys, having no fear, are monarchs of
all they choose 10 take.
The hOOnoomaun. or Ianguor. IS the sa-
cred monkey and the largest found in In
dia- Its height is from two and a half to
four feet: its body is singularly slender and
supple; it's face is black and smooth. ex-
cept for long white whiskers; the hair on
the body is grey on the back and white un-
der the stomach; its tail is long and bare
with a single tuft of hair on the end The
Hindus have a legend which explains its
very black face 1t says that ages ago
Hoonoomaun. the king Of the monkeys.
went to assist Rama in the conquest OF
Ceylon. The demon king of he island had
carried off Lita, the wife of Rama. and he
was determined to rescue her. As they
came near to the island, Hoonoomaun cas-
ily leaped over the Straits. so skiIIfuI a
jumper was he, and. finding Lita. he was
comforting her with the news that her hus-
band was approaching. when Ravana. the
demon king. appeared and made Hoonoo-
maun a prisoner. After setting fire TO the
monkeys long tail he gave him his free
dom that he might return to Rana Hoo
nOOmaun succeeded in blowing out the fire
at the end OF his tail. but in so doing he
blackened his face and singed his hair in a
most unbecoming fashion. The loss OF his
beauty so s&ddened the poor beast that
Rama made all the monkeys OF this kind
kalamoukh. or blackfaced, which they re-
> main TO this day.
The evening times., 1900-01-10

The following orders have been issued by the
Navy Department:
Paymaster Clerk Robert Slyer. appointed on
nomination Of Assistant Paymsster ". Y. Il. Rose,
Monterey.
Boatswain F. T. Larkin, relieved from further
duty at Recruiting Rendezvous, Philadelphia, and
resume duties on Richmond.
Naval Cadet A. W. johnson. to duty on Texas,
January l6.
Lieut.. Commander r. b. Barry. detached Am
phitrite, January 10. without waiting for relief
Lieut.. Commander L. r. Harris, detached In
diana January Is. 20 examination for promotion,
Washington yard, January is, thence home.
Lieut. Commaudcr T.. l.. Reamey, detached navy
yard Washington, and 20 Texas, January 10, as
executive
The evening times., 1900-01-10
MRS. YAGER LOCATED.
Her Husband Leaves for Scranton
to Bring Her Home.

10
Mrs Otie Joy wager, wife Of Thomas p.
Wager. Of Cross Keys. Rockingham county,
Va, who disappeared IGysteriously from
her home IN Richmond on December 10,
and who has been searched for by the pO-
lice Of various cities since that date. was
yesterday located in Scranton. Pa. Infor-
nation to that effect was received by Major
Sylvester this morning. The dizdppearance
Of Mrs. Nager had been widely advertised.
together with an offer OF a reward Of 500
for information that would lead 70 he
discovery Of her whereabouts.
\ man named Allen in Scranton read OF
the missing women, and upon comparing
her photograph published in a newspaper
with a strange woman who was working al
his house recognized in bis servant the
missing Mrs Yager The woman's mind
is said TO be greatly impaired. and size
remembers nothing since she left her home
Mr.. lager left for Scranton this morning
10 take charge Of his wife Mrs. Wager Is
cousin OF Charles z. KempeT. OF 1910
Riggs Street, this city
The evening times., 1900-01-10
A Home for once Girls.
Trom the Indianapolis Prees.l

T
Mr.. William II. Ballard is preparing handsome
gift for the Office girls Of the city. ID IS tbe
Bertha Ballard home. which viii be erected as a
monument 20 his daughter, who died a few wears
ago. Il viii be a place where homeless Office
girls may have all the surroundings Of home life
at nominal cost The initial building will be
three stories high. with frontage Of forty-four
feet on Delaware Street and a depth OF 100 feet
IL will Or a handsome structure modern in an its
appointments, In Renaissance style with gray
brick irOat and stone trimmings. Fifty girls
viii be accommodated at the start. A fully
equipped gymnasium will be one Of its features
In niche in the psElor viii be an oil painting Of
Miss Ballard The estimated cost OF the building
is S25, COO
The evening times., 1900-01-10
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued today 20 Thomas
C. McConche, Remington, Va. and Mary Addie
Bruffey, Charlottesville, Va; William H. Ed
wards and Mary J. Fall; Bernard w. Martin and
Jennie Eta Shaft: Michael Shughrue and KaJie
A. Keefe: samuel L. Raleigh, s. Mgry's county,
Nd and Margaret '. SChWcTcT Baltimore Nd. !;
Todd NJ Macy. Decatur. H.. and Alice Clinton.
District Of Columbia; Alfred johnson and Alice
Despard; Michael ID. sullivan and Agnes r. Mil
Ter; Joshua u. White and Roberta Clark War
reut0n Va: Charles W Wolfe. PittsbuIE. Pa
and Pauline r. Saver; John Gatcwood and Louisa
Overtou; Miles Culpeper and Diana Dly
The evening times., 1900-01-10
FOUND GUILTY OF LARCENY.
blanche Riley, Who Tainted in Court
ConN ictrsl hr a InrN

Convicted by a Jury.
Blanche Riley. alias Blanche Mitchell.
the colored woman. who tainted in Crimi-
nal Court No. yesterday. when called TO
answer 10 a charge Of grand larceny. was
convicted OF the crime this morning. When
put on trial today she announced her in
tention not 10 make any defence. and jus
tice Clabaugh instructed the jury TO re-
turn a verdict Of guilty as indicted. After
she was removed from the courtroom yes
terday the woman was returned 10 the
District Jail as quickly as possible, where
she was given medical attention. This
morning upon her temperance IN court
she seemed entirely recovered, and was in
good spirits.
She said she has often tainted before.
end always did under stress OF excitement.
Blanche Riley was charged with steal
ing about $50 worth Of clothing from Mrs
Williams. Der employer. for whom she
worked for nearly six years.
The evening times., 1900-01-10
HosnitaI Officers Meet

The board Of directors Of the Casualty Hospital
and Eastern Disponsary held their regular month
ly meeting last night at the institution The re-
ports for the past month, as well as the quarter
ly report were read The latter showed that lQ4
casualty cases were treated during the quarter
while about 500 cases Of illness were treated
The reports were cminently satisfactory Is show.
ing the efficiency Of the work and its increasing
usefunes
The evening times., 1900-01-10
TO Debate the BONDING bin.

joint debate between Mr.. Augustus Davis.
on this city, and Mr. James + Clements. Of Bali.
stoR, Va, on the new bonding bin passed AZ
the present session Of :he Virginia Legislature
for Alexandra county Improvement. will t7ke
place al the B9liston schoolhouse BaTston- on
the 10Th inst, eginning az 80 O'clock. i; i
expected that both sides will have MANY follow
ers present The county Of Alexandra is nearIv
evenly divided between the policy 10 be followed
in the matter, and an Interesting debate is looked
for
The evening times., 1900-01-10
MAY REST IN NATIVE SOIL.
Dead Civilian Employees of the Arm,
May he Dfsinterred

Way Be DtSiuterrcd.
The Secretary Of War has under consid-
GRAFTON a project for bringing home the
bodies Of all civilian employees of the
army, as well as enlisted men and officers
who died in Cuba. Porto Rico. and the
Philippines. a funeral party is now at
Santiago preparing TO bring back to the
Unitetd States the remains OF the
soldier dead buried there. cable dis
patch from the quartermaster in charge at
Santiago called attention to the number OF
civilian dead buried at that place. and re-
quested authority to have the bodies sent
on the transport bringing the soldier dead.
By doing this, an extra expense, caused by
a second trip will be saved.
Secretary Alger had this same subject
before him last summer. and indicated at
the time that the bodies Of civilian en-
ployes would surely be brought back to
this country. A recent investigation at the
War Department shows that Congress made
no provision for the expenditure OF money
for the bringing home of any bodies other
than those of enlisted men and officers
While War Department officials desire
very much to bring back to the United
States the bodies Of civilians they fail to
see under what authority it could be done
No final decision has been reached in the
matter however, and should the Secre-
tary Of War consider that the Department
is without sufficient authority to expend
War Department funds for that purpose.
Congress viii be asked TO make an an
preparation sufficiently large to permit the
Department to bring home the bodies of all
civil employees cf the Government who
have lost their lives in Cuba, Porto Rico.
or the Philippines
II is believed that the bodies will not
number more than two or three hundred.
On reaching the United States they will
probably be turned over to relatives and
friends for burial
The evening times., 1900-01-10
BLooDGooD SENT TO JAIL.
The PhiIadeIphiRn Pleads Guilty to
n.0Ea

The PhilRdeIphiRn Pleads GuiIty to
Petit Larceny.
Harry BlOodgOOd, who was arrested here
some time ago on charge Of grand larceny.
this morning in Criminal Court No. l.
changed his plea OF not guilty OF grand
larceny. TO guilty Of petit larceny. He was
sentenced by Justice Clabaugh 10 four
months Imprisonment in the District Jail
This is the second time BlOodgOod has
been arrested in the District on similar
offences. The first time he was arraigued
in the Police Court on several charges Of
petit larceny. and was fined, a. various
sums aggregating $50.