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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27
LIFE OF a STREET CAR MORSE.
Retired from Public Service After
Five or Six Years and Then Sold.

Whether it is mental strain which eventu-
ally ruins the constitution Of the car horse
don't pretend to know, but the fact remains
that, after ehjoying public life for five or sir
years, they are retired. The retirement Is
sometimes congenial, but oftener not. Many
learned men believe that horse Is wiser In
a quiet way than some human beings. II
this is true, does not the young colt. scamper-
ing about at will in the field Of its first
owner. dream Of the days OF ease which will
follow the years Of work to come? It has
the example Of It's mother. This good soul.
for twenty years or more, aided the farmer
In plowing the soil or In harvest time stored
the hay In his barn. She Is now enjoying
the leisure which she has so hardly earned.
The day arrives when colt and mother
must part The former is taken TO the city
and sold to railroad company, while the
latter pursues the even tenor Of her life,
hoping zach year that the lost one will re-
turn. Vain hope! The colt which at fonr
years Of age left its home, buOyed up with
hope, enters the service Of a railroad compa-
ny. No more for him will COW bells jingle.
No more will he feel the caressing nose Of his
mother on his forehead, or sniff new mown
hay or partake Of fresh, green grass. In
stead of such pleasures he must Jog patiently
in front of car, with Scared veteran for
companion, and after i've years service
finds himself broken down and useless. Be
tween five and seven years Is the average
life Of a car horse. Some have been used BY
the company for ten years or more, but sucn
are rare cases. "A
Like an orange, the Juice Of which has
been sucked, the car horse then, after five
years Of faithful service, is condemned and
sold for pittance. The $500 horse Of i've
years ago is the S25, $40 or even 50 horse OF
today. Horses which have Outlived their
usefulness are sold at auction prices, ranging
from $50 TO $40 and s5. Occasionally poor
animal Is In such bad condition that he can
not be sold at any price. Being useless, the
horse Is shot and its bones allowed to bleach
on the odoriferous soil Of Bar
ren Island. The horses In
salable condition are bought by huck-
sters, peddlers, rag men and others, who
treat them kindly or otherwise, according TO
their several natures. One Of the principal
reasons for the premature age of car horses
is that at all times while on duty they are
compelled to stop suddenly and with but
little warning. Such violent treatment has
a wearing effect and Is evidenced by the fast
whitening looks and general lackadaisical
appearance Of many horses seen daily on
the streets Of Bro0klyn.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27
Struck by a Train.

BosToN, Dec. 26.--A carriage containing
DIR. James A. Latimer and wife, Cambridge.
was was struck ny 2 PASSENGER Tohg train on the
ing, Somerville, this afternoon, and both &c
cupants severely injured. Two of Dr Lati-
mer's ribs were broken and he received
severe injury to his spine. Mrs. Latimer
sustained concussion of the brain, and
S; several bodily injuries; The condition Of
Mrs. Latimer being extremely critical, DIT,
Latimer is widely known and was NJ one
time physician at the State Prison.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27
a NOTORIOUS CROOK ARRESTED
His Successful Operations In Lew
iston and Many Other Places.

LAWRENCE, Mass, Dec &C. s. Brew
ster said to be one of the eleverest crooks in
New England, and at the same time the
luckiest one, was captured today by City
Marshal o. Sullivan, Assistant Sheehan and
Inspector Libby. Brewster has heretofore
eluded arrest. In 1877 he met young man
in Haymarket Square, Boston, seeking work
who had in his possession $780, Brewster
formed his acquaintance, representing he
was a United States detective He per-
suaded the young man to go to New York
where he promised to get him position in
the Revenue Service. The young man
caught at the bait, went to New York and
was to all purposes sworn in as detective.
Equipped with badge he came on here with
Brewster securing rooms at hotel Here
the young man was robbed Uf his money and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27

desperate in the Territory About o'clock
in the afternoon Alfred Cunningham, a
Cherokee, drew his pistol on Tom Kannard,
a colored cavalryman, but did not shoot A
Cunningham, struck him over the head with
his six-shooter. This enraged Cunningham,
and getting Wanna, who Is his brother-in-
law, they started out for revenge. About
o'clock they met Capt. Sixkiller, and without
word and without assigning any reason
riddled him with bullets, killing him In
stantly. The murderers then left town.
Capt. Sixkiller was one of the bravest OF
men, and as an officer in attempting to make
arrests at various times he IS said to have
killed seven men, one of them being the no
torious Dick Glass. Writs for the arrest Of
Cunningham and Wanna have been issued
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27

The Notorious "JIn Cummings"
the Train Robber Found at Last.

CHICAGO, Dec. 26.-Pinkerton's detectives
late Friday night arrested the "Jlm Cum
mlngs" who was mixed up In the st. Louis
and san Francisco express robbery, and two
Of his pals. Cummings proves 70 be q thi-
cagO thief named Andrus. OSCAR COOK mas
been arrested at Kansas City, NO. LOT coh-
plicitV In the same robbery
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Accused OF a serious crime.

BENNINGTON, VT, Dec. 25.-Three hun
dred dollars reward has been offered for the
apprehension Of Thomas Meagher, who Is
charged with pushing Charles Hawks from
a building, causing his death. Workmen
who were on the building at the time say
that short time previous the two had dis
throw Hawks from the roof and Meagher's
desperate character gives color 10 the sus-
piciOns against him. Charles Ridder, who
was 30 rods away, says he distinctly saw the
daad dona
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27

men on this division of the Mobile and Ohio
railroad are on a strike. Three crews got in
this morning. Local freights were ordered
out with only two brakemen. The 9TH
er crews, as they come in tonight, will
strike. The men say no train shall move un-
til the demands are accorded. A grievance
committee waited on General Manager Tai
colt recently, asking for increased wages,
which had not been granted. The yards are
blocked with cars. The strikers are quiet,
but determined.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27
A BicycIe Record Broken.

MINNEAPOLIS. Dec. 25.-The great bicycle
race closed tonight, aud all previous records
for long distance are broken. SchOck left
the track at 1880 p. m., having ridden 1405
miles in 142 hours. The best previous rec
ord was 14O4 miles laps in 144 hours. Nor
gan quit after completing ITO miles. Ar
nlande quit at the same time as Schock, with
ord Of 1912 miles.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27
A Cold RIooded Murder.

CHICAGO, Dec. pa special from Mus
kogee, Indian Territory, says:
Capt. Sam Sixkille, chief of the police of
Indian Territory, was brutally assassinated
Friday night. He was, next to Chief Bush
inghpad, the best known Cherokee in the
United States and possessed Of great cour-
age. Dick Wanna. one Of the assassins, was
pardoned out Of the penitentiary few weeks
ago by President Cleveland. and is the worst
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27
In the interest of Business.

NEWPORT, N. H., Dec 26.-One hundred
and fifty business men of this place, assem-
bled in Town Hall, Christmas eve, to discuss
the business outlook, and to appoint a COM
mttee of 20 to devise ways and means to in
duce home and foreign capital to invest in
to petition the selectmen to call a special
town meeting to see il the town win exempt
such investments from taxation for ten
wears
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27
a Church Dedicated.

WATERBURY, Vt, Dec. 26.-The new
was dedicated today. Sermons were
preached by Presiding Elder e. W. Culver
of St Albafls, and Rev. A. w. Ford of Geor-
gia, An historical sketch was given by <.
X. TOwle OF Franklin. The church cost
$1,000 and is free from debt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27
THE DOMINION.
Fatal Railroad Accident.

WINNIPEG, Dec. 25-'rhe rear ear Of a
passenger train on the Rock Mountain divis-
down heavy hrade. 1t jumped the track
and was badly smashed Express messen-
ger Mcneil and an unknown passenger were
killed, and seventy passengers slightly in
iura1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27
Killed qy a Train.

NoRwALD, Conn, Dec. 26-Last night
Joseph Orazz and Lizzie SOntra, Hungarians,
while walking on the Consolidated Railroad
stantly killed by Bridgeport special train
going east Both were badly mangled The
couple were To have been married soon,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27
A1eleeraph Cable RepaIred.

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, Dec. 26.-The
government telegraph cable, broken in Vine
ward Sound, Dec. I'd. was repaired and com
munication with Martha's Vineyard and
Nantucket established Saturday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27
Damage to Fishing Vessels

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Dec. 26.-The schoon-
had her decks swept in the gale of Dec. I'd.
The Edward p. BOynton, from Grand Banks,
reports loss of rudder cable and anchors.
All vessels from the Grand Banks report
heavy gales and losing all of their fishing
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27
Foul Play Suspected.

RANDOLPH, Mass, Dec. 26. Mrs. Timothy
Sullivan, residing on Mill street. was found
dead this morning In yard at the rear OF
her house When discovered the body was
frozen stif. Foul play Is suspected
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27
Serious stabbing ARRAY.

In quarrel today between Michael O'Neill
and Edward O'Loughlin, in Brooklyn, over
the possibility Of jumping from Brooklyn
bridge. 0'Neill knocked O'Loughlin down.
Jumping up, 0,Loughlin drew a knife and
stabbed O'Neill n the abdomen. O'Neill
critical condition. O'Loughlin was arrested.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27
Freight Train pitched. .

TUscU1BIA, Ala, Dec. PA freight train
on the Memphis Il Charleston road was
ditched near here tonight. Engineer Ma
hany and his fireman were killed, and the
conductor and a section boss were wounded.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27
The walking Match Won by Stokes

p hour match which began Monday morn
ing, closed tonight. The pedectrians walked
IL out of each "a hours. OF the IA starters
Monday only six remained in. The scores
were as follows
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27
FROM NEW YORK.
Honors for Sunset Cox.

New YORK, Dec. 25.-Hon. S. S. Cox en-
tertained at his house tonight Rustun Effen-
di, Charge d 'Affaire3 from Turkey. The Oc-
casion was the presentation by Rustun Eff
fendi of the diploma and Gordon Of the order
of the Mejidie. which had been presented by
the Sultan Abdul Hamid to the ex-minister
tion consists of two silver stars with the Sui
tan's cipher on a golden centre surrounded
by rim Of rich red enamel The Charge d.
Affaires in happy manner from his august
master gave many gracious messages which
the Sultan transmitted In English Mr.. Cox
responded in a happy speech. The gift Is
rare one and only presented to those who are
thought worthy Of the motto on the stars
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published every day Sundays excepted by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
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week after; three insertions or less, LOO, con-
tinung every other day after first week, 30 cents
Hall square, three insertions or less, 10 cents; (;
one week, $1.00; 30 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, one-third additional.
Under head OF "AMUsEMENTs" and "AUcTIoN
SALES" $500 per square per week; three inser-
tions or less, S1.50.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS,
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at 50. 80
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Advertisements inserted In the eMAINE STATE
PRESS (Which has large circulation in every
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quent insertion.
Address all communications 10
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NEWARK, Del, Dec. 25.-The large mills of
the Dean Woolen Cow entirely consumed
by fire this morning, causing a loss Of about
100000 and throwing two hundred hands
out of employment.
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Jay CouId's Big Check.
Suicide of a Physician.

DR.. Henry Andrews. of $50 Grand avenue.
Brooklyn. committed suicide by shooting Fri
day night. while in a ft of dependency. He
lodged with a Mrs. George L. Knight, and
was a single man As years old. He failed in
getting up practice in New York and re-
moved to Brooklyn. He threatened to shoot
himself several times. He shot himself in
the breast and RIGHT tamnla
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27
FIRE RECORD.
a workman Burned to Death.

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. Dec. 25.-W. c..
Plunkett & Sons large four story brick mill
Cotton Manufacturers Mutual. The fire
originated in the basement, and the flames
spread so quickly that the entire building
was enveloped in flames within fifteen min
utes. About II o'clock in the forenoon Har-
a leaky gas pipe in the basement, the light
causing an explosion. He ran out and gave
the alarm, but seemingly lost head and ran
back into the flames and was burned to
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27

WINTHROP, Dec. 25.-Mrs. E. Norcross,
aged SO years, died today, mainly from the
effects of fall received some time ago. She
was the stepmother of E. L. Norcross, the
well known horseman of Manchester.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27
Maine Ship Carpenters In Demand

Maine Ship Carpenters In Demand.
RocKLAND, Dec. 25.-James Pendtaler
and Jonathan c. Parker, representing the
Detroit Dry Dock Company, are here con-
tracing with Rockland, Camden aud Thom-
aston ship carpenters to 60 to Detroit and
work, Offering $3.50 per day, and transporta-
tion from Portland paid. A number signi-
fed willingness to go, though few have yet
signed the contract. The party leaves Bath
Jan. Sd. Parker and Pendtaler 60 from here
to Waldoboro and Damariscotta.
A Fine Summer Residence Burned.
CALAIS, Dec. -Lakenwild, the beauti-
full summer residence of N. S. Reed, on the
shore of the big lake, was burned yesterday.
The fire originated from an open fire place.
The contents of the lower floors were saved
in damaged condition. Reed is known
throughout the United States and Canada as
the controlling power in the St. Stephen lot
terry. He is also the originator of a Land
scheme at Lakenwild. The loss is not
known, but will be heavy. Partially insured.
Mr.. Blaine Improving.
AUGUSTA, Dec. 25.-Mr. Blaine is getting
brayely over his attack of rheumatic gout.
The swelling of his ankle joirt is fast be-
coming reduced, and today he was able to
wear shoe The acute pain which he has
suffered has disappeared He is still confn-
ed to his chamber, and his physicians advise
him not to be hasty in leaving it, for fear of
a relapse. Such marked improvement has
Mr.. Blaine undergone during the past twen-
ty-four hours that he has been able today to
devote his attention to large pile of mail
matter. One of his callers was his lifelong
friend and former business partner in the
publication of the Kennebec journal, Hon.
John l.. Stevens. Mr.. Stevens is editing
volume of Mr.. Blaine's speeches and diplo-
matte correspondence, which is to be pub
lished during the coming year.
Barn Burned at Pennington.
FARMINGToN, Dec. Pa stable owned
by A. d. Horn, situated about mile from
the village, and used for storing carriages,
hay, grain, ETC., was burned last night.
Mr.. Horn says he had Is or 20 tons Of hay,
s tons Of straw, s top buggies, and lot Of
farming tools in it. which were all burned,
together with one pig. The lossis S25oO; in
sured for $1,000. This is the second time the
barn has been burned down, and the second
time set on fire. This fire is supposed to
have caught frem stove used there In cook
ing food for hogs.
A Boy Drowned.
LEWISTON, Dec. 26--E Erwin Maharr, aged
/ II years, was drowned while skating on the
river this afternoon.
Death Of Mrs. e. Norcross.
WINTHROP, Dec. 25.-Mrs. E. Norcross,
aged SO years, died today, mainly from the
effects of fall received some time ago. She
was the stepmother of E. L. Norcross, the
well known horseman of Manchester.
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a Boy Drowned
oeath of Mrs. z. Norcross

LEWISTON, Dec. 26.- Erwin Maharr, aged
II years, was drowned while skating on the
river this afternoon
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the WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Dec. q.
The indications for Maine, New Hamp-
shire and Vermont are snow, and slightly
colder,
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. 26, 1886.
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METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
(Dec. 26, 1886, 1000 p. NJ
Observations taken at the same moment Of time
at all stations
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General sherman's opinion.

NEW YORK, Dec. 26-The news of Logan's
death was received in this city soon after it
occurred, and in all quarters surprise and
regret were manifested. Gen Sherman
stopping at the Fifth Avenue Hotel said;
II first met Gen. Logan on a boat on the
Tennessee river, and from that time till the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-12-27
Paint Factory Burned.
Loss 100000.

WILLIAMSBURG, Dec. 25. The paint and
color works of Pteffer & Hervenberg. at
Bushnick, was destroyed by fire today. Loss
eco 200
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An oyerheated Furnace.

BosToN, Dec. PA dwelling on Spar
ward II. Leonard and occupied by Charles
Z. Young and Mark ShOultz, was burned to-
night. Loss ON building $4,000, on furniture
81 600
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Cotton DESTROYED.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 25.-Fire in the
Louisiana Cotton Yard, corner Religious and
and Robin streets, today, destroyed 1850 bales
of cotton. Loss $4,000
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Christmas Day.

Christmas day opened bright and clear.
The rain which poured down last night ceas-
ed after midnight, and a cold wave coming
on the streets dried up. quickly. At mid
night the bells of old Trinity, Grace and st.
Thomas churches announced with merry
carols the advent Of Christmas. The church
es were decorated with evergreen, smilax
and offerings byenthusiastic votaries. Special
choral services were held at morning service
In all the Catholic churches. At the cathe-
dral solemn high mass was performed at a.
IN. and at 80 a. IN. Solemn pOntifical mass
and the imperial mass Of Haydn followed.
The Episcopal and churches OF other denom-
nations held Christmas services which were
largely attended.
Ihe needy poor were generously cared for
by philanthropic citizens, and hundredsl Of
people in the tenement house district feasted
OF Christmas cheer. Private donations of
the wealthy were larger than usual. Mrs.
Joseph Pulitzer, wife of the proprietor Of
the New York World, distributed OvercOats,
shawls, shoes and lots Of good things to over
800 poor children in Nelson Hall. All chari-
table institutions provided feasts for the in
mates and prisoners in penal institutions,
who also Jared sumptuOusly. Even members
Of the famous board of alderman of 1884 had
their feast. HcQuade had Christmas dinner
at the T0mbs and others at their own houses.
Among the passengers sailing upon the
steamship Seminole for Jacksonville, Fla,
today, were Lieut.. William HEM, of the
English cutter Galatea, and Mrs Hem.
Jay could's Big Check.
When Jay Gould scribbled off check for
million and half of dollars to pay Tom
Allen for the Iron Mountain road, it was
thought to be the largest individual check
ever written. Gould wrote it ON a sheet of
note paper. John b. Alley once dashed off a
check for 100000 and gave It TO Senator
Dorsey for half interest in the senator S
cattle ranch. There are several United States
government checks for one cent to square up
accounts in existence.
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Railroad Employees on a strike.

The four leaders receive prizes of 5000,
$500, 5000 and 500 EACH
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MAINE.

E.P. JONES, Pvt S. c., U. S. A.
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Mean daily bar. ..30.215 Maximum ther... 1872
Mean daily ther..l3.2 Minimum ther...: S.3
Mean daily dwpt. II Max. vel. wind 16 miles
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How the Sad News was Received in
Illinois.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Dec. 26-The announce
ment of Senator Logan's death caused a
widespread feeling of regret and sorrow in
this city. Flags were placed at half mast. A
mass meeting Of citizens was held this evep-
ing and telegram of sympathy adopted and
forwarded to Mrs. Logan. The following
despatch was also sent on behalf of the meet
ing:
To Hon. Sheldon ". Cullom:
The citizens of Springfield tender to Mrs.
Logan beautiful place in Oak Ridge ceme-
terry, or elsewhere in or near the city, for the
burial of Gen. Logan
Senator Hawiey's Words of Praise.
HARTFORD, Conn, Dec. 26.-On being in:
formed of Gen. L0gan'S death Senator Haw-
ley said; 81 am profoundly grieved He was
one of the bravest men physically and NOR
ally that ever lived. He was capable of any
personal sacrifice in fearless defence of what
he thought right. He was absolutely incor-
ruptible He was intensely patriotic. He
was splendid soldier"