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The Portland daily press., 1894-12-06
CATTLE ON THE TRACK.
Ogdensburg Train Dashes Into Herd and
Hits Three-A Narrow Escape.

The train on the mountain division OF
the Maine. Central, which arrived in
this city at $40 O'Clock last evening,
had a narrow escape from an accident.
The train was at KimbalPs Crossing,
about four miles this side of Fryeburg,
when the perilous incident occurred.
MIR. Frank Thomes of Conway had
bought at Hiram drove of CATTLE CON
sisting of two steers and four COWS. Two
men started yesterday to drive these
cattle to Conway. The road at Kim
baIl's Crossing runs through grove OF
trees, which shuts off all view OF the
railroad. The cattle were very near the
crossing when the train was heard. The
two dri vers ran into the woods to get
ahead of the cattle and stop them, but
the affrighted animals could not be
stopped and dashed onto the track just
as the engiae came along. Three of the
animals were struck by the engine. A
COW was tossed aside with broken
leg. The two were then hurled along by
the snow guard of the locomotive, and
after being pushed some distance, one
was, tossed fifteen feet from the track
on one side, and the other an equal dis
tance on the other. Both animals were
killed outright.
The other three escaped. and had made
good time away from the scene when
the train backed to the crossing.
Those on the train experienced no
shock whatever, and would not have
known of the affair had not the train
stopped.
1t was lucky that the engine was not
derailed. "If they had been hogs we
should have gone to destruction" said
railroad man. "A hog is the worst
thing on earth under an engine"
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-06
After Thirty-Three Years.

Mr.. Richard Galley yesterday met in
this city Mr.. JosephSPidgeon of Boston,
after an absence of thirty years. Some
thirty -four years ago the two were in
Concord, Nh, one foreman of a fire
company and the other ran with the
machine" The whole fire company en-
listed, went to Portsmouth and were
put on the Vandalia. Galley and Pldg-
con were drafted to the Albatross, and
served until August 18th, 1865. Since
then they had not seen each other.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-06
Railway Mail Service.

Mr.. Charles n. Mitchell has been ap-
pointed chief clerk of the railway mail
service, to succeed r. E. Graves, recently
resigned. Charles H. Mitchell was born
in Scarboro, Me-, 3S years ago, and
commenced service July /, 1885, on the
Portland &.Boston railway post office,
where he has run ever since. On May
4, 1888, he was appointed chief clerk
vice RE. Graves, who was transferred
by the prior administration from the
charge of the men. This appointments
he refused, and was placed back on his
former route. A strange coincidence
that Mr.. Mitchell now again succeeds X.
E.Graves.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-06
Rumford Falls Again.

At the Union station yesterday morning
was a party of gentlemen consisting OF
President futile and Director Reed of the
Boston and Maine, President Wilson and
Vice President Tucker of the Maine Central
and President Chisholm of the Portland and
Rumford Falls. The party proceeded to
Rum:ord Falls in the presidents car by
special train, and enjoyed a delightful day,
inspecting the line and the fourishing in
dustries at Rumford Falls returning to the
city last evening we'll pleased with the trip.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-06
Little Chick.

In another column of this paper you'll find
a letter for you.
It's from Santa Claus.
If you are a boy it's an invite for you to
come and see him.
If you are girl it's a double invite for
you, for he's great lover of little girls.
He says it's going to De splendid Christ
mas, and you're in it.
For you are like Gloriana NcQuirk in Mrs
Whitney's charming story who said. GOOD
times. and I'm in EN-
Go and see Santa Claus at Mr.. j. II.
Libby's store on Congress street.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-06
RECOVERED THE HORSE.
4 Deering Lady Nearly Loses Her
Property.

Constable Illsley of Deering was in Bidde-
ford yesterday looking for horse that a
Deering lady had let man in Portland take
to keep through the winter. The man went
to her few days ago and rep1 esented that
he was the son of Portland coal dealer,
and of course she thought it was all right.
She got suspicious and had the matter in
vestigated.
She soon learned that she had been duped
and SO officers were put on the track of the
horse, and yesterday Deputy Sheriff Goldth-
waite found the horse in Biddeford and
turned it over to Constable Illsley who re-
turned with it to Deering.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-06
Congress Square Church Sale.

There was q good attendance at the Con-
gress square church sale yesterday, and the
sale will be continued today. There are
very many pretty thing offered, especially
in needlework, and home made preserves.
A slarge party enjoyed an excellent
supper last night and in the evening the
young ladies from Westbrook Seminary gave
an enjoyab BILE entertainment. Another de-
licious supper will be served tonight.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-06

This evening, at City hall. John L. Stod-
dard will reveal Paris to the immense and
eager audience waiting to hear him. The
splendid attractions of this famous city will
be made by description and fine illustra-
tions SO vivid to his hearers that it will be
hard for them to resist the Illusion that
they are walking it's streets with him.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-06
BRIEF JoTTiNGs.

Haskell q Jones nave JuSt AoooANou
another invoice of the beautiful Kerseys.
from which they make those SIG, $40,
S35 and s2S oyercoats. They will have
a full assortment of sizes to show Satur-
day, the Sth.
Officer Skillings made sci zure at NO.
loIndia street yesterday, and ordered
the barkeeper to appear in court this
morning,
We understand that some of the foot
bail players have already discarded their
flowing locks, if the testimony OF an
eye witness in BARRIERS shop can be
relied upon.
About 80 wind-bound coasters dropped
anchor in the lower harbor yesterday.
They were really calm-bound because
there was too little wind outside for them
to continue Oh their journey westward.
The towboat Belknap arrived home
Tuesday night after aiding the tow boat
Marguerite to tow the New Englgand
Dredge Co.'S dredge and seven scows and
one water boat to Gloucester. The long
procession, a half mile long, crept along
she coast, and it required rs hours to
reach Gloucester, which was about three
miles an hour. the pace of an ordinary
walk.
The annual exhibition of the China
Decorative Society is to be held very
soon in the directors room Of the Union
Mutual.
Work begun yesterday, under the di-
rectien of the city electrician, for the
placing of a fire alarm at the end OF
Portland Pier, to be used in connection
with the fire poat.
The Law Students Club last evening"
met at o'clock at the office of Colonel
John Cobb. Hon. H. Drummond,
Jr. Iectured on corporations On Decem-
her 10 County Attorney True will lee
ture on criminal law. December 10, E.
Woodman, Esq. will lecture on Equita-
bic Remedies.
The police officers made seizure yes
terday morning at Matthias Conley's
place on Federal street, and obtained
several barrels OF beer and some whis-
kay.
The deputy sheriffs seized beer and ale
at Murdoch & FreaInaD's yesterday, at
20 Fore street, and at McDonald's on
Washington street and held the proprie-
tors.
A horse attached to asbHggy, on Brack-
cit ST.. driven by Mr.. Charles S.Stew-
art, ran aw ay yesterday morning. Mr..
Stewart was THROWN out and escaped
with bruises on the head. Tne horse
stopped of his own accord.
The committee on finance met yester-
day morning TO discuss the financial
situation. The city has debt of $4,000
to pay in February, and this meeting
was for the purpose of making prelim-
mary arrangements for meeting this
debt.
Veteran Flremen's meeting tonight at
7.3O O'Clock.
There will be a Christmas sale at the
vesSry of the New Jerusalem church
next Tuesday and Wednesday. A clam
supper will be served Wednesday eve
ming.
Yesterday was bright. clear and quite
mild. We are glad to see the' street
commissioner is sanding the sidewalks.
Officer Haggett made a seizure yester-
day of ale and lager at No. 257 Federal
street. Tuesday he seized beer and
liquor at shop on Centre street, and
brought away $50 cash register and
the furniture.
Mr.. Thomas F.Murphy of Augusta, ex-
Deputy Collector@of United States reven
ne IN the District of Name ana New
Hampshire, was in the city yesterday,
and met host Of friends, for Mr.. Muir
ply is very popular in Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-06
Forest Citv Receiving Tomb.

The receiving tomb at Forest City Gene
terry, that has been described in these
columns. is now completed and the key
handed to the city clerk. where the under
takers can get it when they want to use it.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-06
Are You Using the Atlantic.

That is what the Portland Stove Foundry
company are asking the public today. and
they head their advertisement with an in.
teresting lesson in geometry. Drop into Il.
S. Davis & Co.'s, their local agents, and see
Art Sparkle and st. Nicholas parlor stoves.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-06

PURE WHITE CHESTER PORK.
From Mackworth Farm.

Pure pork is almost impossible to obtain,
vet is a necessity in every family.
TO meet this want the undersigned will
rear IA limited number of pure white Ches-
ter pigs and fatten them upon milk and
corn.
If you want delicious sparrib or a quar-
ter barrel of sailed, address.
W. W. DAVIS, Mackworth Island.
dec6d1W
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-06
THE PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

j. r. Libby.
Iarrabee.
Owen. Moore & Co.
Rines Bros.-9,
Portland Stove Foundry Co.
W. W. Davis.
To Contractors.
Female Samaritan Association.
Card of thanks.
State of Maine.
Notice hereby given-2.
ADJUSTMENTS.
Portland Theatre
City Hall-HaWaii
New Wants, To Let, For Sale, Lost Found
and similar advertisements will be found under
their appropriate heads on Page g.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-06
MUNICIPAL COURT.
BEFORE JUDGE GOULD.

Wednesday-MaryC C. Delaaey was brought
before the Municipal court this morning
charged with being a common drunkard.
She was sent to Jail for thirty days.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-06

Constipation and sick headache permanently
cured, and piles prevented by japanese Liver
Pellets; especially adapted to ch1iarens use.
W. W. Whipple s. Co. and John "lihamson'
Portland.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-06
TO CONTRACTORS.

PROPOSALS will be received for taking
down and rebuilding, on sherman Street,
the double brick house at present standing
on Fres steet, in rear of lot now being ex-
cavated on Congress, above Oak Street.
bids.
]. P. BAXTER
6ec6dlw
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-06
CARD OF THANKS.

The family of the late FRED N. JOHN
SON, wish to extend their most sane ere
our hour OF sffiiction and for the many beau
tiful flowers.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-06
Sensation
the Fourth.
And this is the bar
gainest bargain of

ana Gn1S is JHe OAR
gainest bargain Of
all.
About so $500 Cambria Night
Gowns at $1.25 each. Fine, sheer
cambria. Vatican back, broad, full,
nainsook embroidery at neck, down
front to waist line.
This embroidery is in pink, blue, heliotrope
and red
Sleeves very full. Inch deep puff
on wrist. Double puff at waist.
Feather stitching wherever feather stitch
ing can ornament it,
A magnificent Garment.
Value So. Price, Thursday $1.25.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-06
Sensation
the Fifth.

The new style open embroidery.
Perfect shapes. Night Gown, Cor
set Cover, Drawers, $3.50.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-06
Sensation
the Third.
All day sale Of
White Knit Skirts.
15c.

W hIt6 hnIt SKIrtS,
15c.
Colored Knit Skirts, brown and
gray mixed, Csc.
The Portland daily press., 1894-12-06
Sensation
the First.
Sensation
the Second.

Thursday afternoon at
$50 o'clock we will
sell one hundred. pairs ruffied, lace
edged Drawers, at 19c.
Excellent cloth, cambria ruffle, narrow
edge trimming. See samples of them in the
window.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-04

Making Starch at Home.

When starch is wanted at "A pinch, 1t can
be made from all Iarinaceous substances.
1t can be washed out of grated new pota-
toes, wheat bran, cornmeal oatmeal or
-four. Starch of commerce Is, however, so
generally accessible that 1t is scarcely
worth while to do more than indicate the
things that may upon pinch serve as sub
stitutes for It, To use any Of them except
ing wheat -four, tie a double handful loose.
ly in thin bag, then wash and knead Wig
orously in plenty Of cold water When IL
looks milky white, take out the bag, let the
liquor settle five minutes or until clear wa
ter stands on top, then pour 1t of so as to
be rid Of floating particles and use the thick
remainder as starch. II wheat -four is used
either make Of IL a very stiff dough, from
which wash out the starch in cold water,
or else wet IL first with a little water, add
ing more gradually until it is n thin, smooth
batter ready TO be made into boiled starch.
What remains when the starch has been
dissolved out of the flour is the gluten, a
very valuable substance in bread, but of nc
use in doing clothes. hiladelphia Led
ger
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-04

At a dinner some time ago Jolly old
astronomer related the following storr
about a departed friend. Mr. r.:
Mr.. +. was such good uatured man
that the approach Of death itself could
not disturb his peace of mind and ap-
probation of humor. He lay dying. and
his poor wife was nearly worn ont with
anxious watching. She was SO tired that
by mistake she gave her husband instead
OF the doctors medicine dose from the
castor oil bottle. When she discovered
her mistake, she was almost frantic. She
summoned the doctor ut once aud await
ed his coming with fearful eyes and bit
ter self reproach. The doctor came and
assured her that no particular harm
could have been done; that her hus-
band was dying, and medicine could not
save him now. Still the poor woman
wept and grieved.
The doctor tried to comfort her. but TO
no purpose. If she had only given the
medicine and not the oil. perhaps her
dear husband might have got better.
She had killed her dear husband-killod
her dear husband. The doctor began 10
argue, when the dying man spoke up:
"Never mind, doctor. I've had my oil
Let her have her blubber. Washing
ton News.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-04


The wife ~ prominent dentist IN the
city was called 20 the door the other day
tu respond 10 the appeal ~ tramp whu
wanted pccnniary assistance for some
temporary requirements. Being avcrse 10
giving aims, she told him that 10 was
against her principles 90 give money for
nothing but thHt II he would clean the
snow on the rather long sidewalk she
would compensate him for his labor to the
extent Of 40 cents. The tramp promptly
undertook the contract, aud after about
hnlt an hour Of good work went 90 the
lady aud received his payment aud went
away apparently satisfied. About two
weeks afterward the same tramp called
at the same house and demanded brusque
ly Go see the lady Of the house. 10 hap
pencd that the doctor was at home on this
occasion, and his wife was out. So he
went to the door and asked what was
wanted.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-04

In Lady Burton's life of her husband she
tells Of "A friend Of his, known popularity as
Bob Campbell, who, having taken it into
his head that it was very silly to have to 20
to the expense of IA coffin and not 10 utilize
it during his life, had himself measured for
one, nice oak aud brass affair, the plate
having name and everything usual ON it
except the date, for which blank was left,
He had it fitted up with shelves across TIE
inside, so as to use it for keeping cold meat
or bottles or any other thing. On its ar
rival at his house in hearse, with mutes
and all, there was something Of "A scene. but
as Bob had arranged all this beforehand
for the sake of effect he took itquite coolly,
aud when the coffin was fetched in he
propped it up ON end against the wall like =
little cupboard.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-04
interesting Missouri Suits.

Kansas city men who did not vote in
1890 and the late election are to be
sued by the city TO test a peculiar law.
The charter provides that voters who do
not vote at the general city election
every two years shall be charged with a
poll tax of $3.50 each The registration
books Of the city show that there were
several thousand voters who did not ex-
ercise their right of franchise last spring
AT $3.50 each these men owe the city a
large amount. and us that sum or any
part of it would come very handy Just
now the city counselor has taken the
first step toward collecting it. The money
SO collected goes into the sanitary fund,
but it benefits the city departments, as
money that would otherwise be taken
from the revenue fund for other purposes
is appropriated for sanitary purposes.
Half of the best known business men
and manufacturers. professional men
and capitalists. those who have largo
property interests, viii find their names
on the list of dolinquents. The men who
are mostly directly interested in a Gnan-
cial way in the government of the city
are the men who seem TO t',he no part in
politics and neglect to yots.-COr. Chi
cago News. Record
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-04

The donkey in Algeria rarely has sad.
die He has Il pad very similar to the pad
on which the bespangled queens of the saw
dust ring dance their short hour to delighted
boys and rustics. The pad has no stirrups
and is so wide as to make II seat on il ex-
tremely firing to the uninitiated. The Arab
sits astride or sidewise, and as the pad is
rarely girthed, or at best by IA slender rope,
it is like walking tight rope or managing
birch bark canoe to sit on it until you
''catch on" Between this pad, which serves
equally for loading or riding, and the saddle
of the Spahi there is vast category Of sizes
and styles, all, however, much too wide. a
pair of stirrups is often improvised by tying
two bags together, putting them across the
pad, turning in one corner and thrusting the
foot into the pocket thus made. The flimsy
preteXt for saddle or harness used all over
the east would be cast on the dump 10y the
poorest American farmer He would not
risk his bones with it.-Colonel Il. A. Dodge
In Uarper's
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-04
CHARITY THAT COST NOTHING.



Captain Jack Crawford. the uoc, of the
plains, tells 20 story on himself chat will
bear repeating The captain. 30 mHy be
stated Tor the Information of those who
never snw h.in, is o. tall. muscular fellow.
who vpIrs i's c0Hl black hair down over
bis shoulder q la Joaquin Nuler aud Buff
iolo bill and presents striking appear
aucc
lie is as mild % man rs cter drew breath.
with "a heart a4 tender as 70 Numfu's. but to
D person who does not know him he looks
o. though be might eat "a giant raw every
day for breakfast Ills tout ensemble Is
that of 'he hero ofa yellow backed romance.
Well the captain was on his way to lunch
one day when sccly specimen acCosted
him with "a request for "a quarterto buy
meal
INDEED. mister. haven't had n bite to
eat for "a hours, he put ia appe0liug.y az
he saw the long haired wcstcruer Lesi-
tated.
/ 81 am here on expense and can't well
spare quarter, but ] am going TO get
something to eat myself and II You will
come along with me | will give you
square mcal'
The man followed sulkiiy, and they en-
tered a cheap restaurant, where the cap
tain ordered two big boiled dinners. Be
ing hungry, be IOon dispatched his own
dinner. when he Glanced to look over at
the mendicaut and was surprised to see the
latter nibbliug his food daintily, not at all
like hungry man.
Look here" said the host leaning over
and speaking in a low voice TO his guest,
~ brought you in here because believed
you were starving. You lied to me. Now,
want to say to you that if you don't eat
q sf.. d Hs.G
the platter III give you the cussedest licking
a white man ever got. Now get to work.
The man obcyed with terror Inspired alac-
rty and swallowed his corned beef and
cabbage like starving harvest hand. The
waiter, who had overheard the captains
threat, told the proprietor Of the restau-
rant, and he shook bis tat sides as he
watched the gastronomic performance Of
the frightened tramp. When the meal was
dispatched. the captain called for pudding
and ice cream for two.
The fraud gave great gasp and throw
ing up both hands turned b,seechngly to
the poet with this supplication: SAY. cum
mel, let me of this time, won't your I Just
got up from a square meal when met YOU.
1t wasn't something to eat | wanted, but
something to drink Please, cunnel, have
pity ON "A feller, won't you?'
The "cunnl' told tue fellow to 20 and
be quick about it, or he would kick Linn
through every street in town. No second
invitation was needed The gorged beggar
"skated."
When the charitable captain tried 10 pay
his bill, the jolly Teutonic proprietor re-
fused to let him liquidate for the tramp.
"Why notY asked the astouished gentle
man from the FAR west.
II pays half a dollar for a good laugh
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-04

Some interesting facts connected with
Dickens David Copperield" have been
revealed by Charles Dickens. the young
er. II have" he says, my mothers au.
thority for saying-she told me at the
time of the publication of Mr.. Fosters
first volume and asked me to make tho
fact public if after her death an oppor-
tunity should arise-that the story was
eventually read to her in strict conf
dence by my father, who at the time in
timated his intention of publishing it 10y
and by as a portion of his autobiogra-
ply. From this purpose she endeavored
to dissuade him, on the ground that he
had spoken with undue harshness Of his
father and especially of his mother, and
with SO much success that he eventually
decided that he would be satisfied with
working it into David Copperfeld.'
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-05-04

w. C. Winthrop, who succeeded II. w.
Talent in charge of the Chamberlain In
vestment company's properties upon the
latter's resignation, died here about two
months ago. He was one of the most pop
ular young business men of the city. He
lived with and cared for his mother, whose
only support and comfort he was. His
devotion TO her was complete. There was
a secret sorrow in that home, and that IL
weighed heavily upon young Winthrop's
mind and was uppermost in his thoughts
in his dying hour has just made known.
Before the war his mother was united in
marriage with DIR. w. w Winthrop,
bright young physician. One child, vii
liam c., the dead son, was born to them.
The war came on, and the young husband
bade farewell to his family and went to
the front. For some cause, Mt the close Of
the war, husband and wife separated. DIR.
Winthrop went abroad and spent several
years in Asia Minor. He then returned to
the United States and acquired large prop
erty interests on the Indian river in Flori
da. Young Winthrop staid with his
mother. He knew her secret, and his
whole aim in life was to reunitc them and
see them once more living happily togeth-
er. Young Winthrop knew his fathers
whereabouts, but his mother did not.
With his dying breath message full of
! love and tenderness was intrusted to II
friend for his father.
A few nights ago the father, who had
received the deathbed message of the son
he had not seen in % years, arrived in
Fort Worth. He hunted up the oompan-
ion Of his youth and the mother OF his
dead son, poured again into her not un-
willing ears the words that caused her
heart to beat with joy and gladness nearly
40 years ago and. once again aroused the
old flame. He called on the warm friend
| of his dead son, Colonel r. NJ. Wynne, and
| together they went to the courthouse and
procured the marriage license. Rev. j.
Morgan Wells was called upon, and he re-
united the couple, and they left for their
future home at liardeeville, Fla.-St.
Louis Globe Democrat.