The Portland daily press., 1874-02-18

Inc case OF Joseph ID. Doaru""n, P'"pi'o'o'
of the Brewer House, indicted Tor keeping
house of ill-fame resorted to for purposes OF
lewdness and prostitution, was brought to trial
in the Superior Court yesterday afternoon. A
large number of spectators were present, the
case exciting much interest because of the re-
ports that evidence would be forthcoming to
the effect that well known citizens, accompan-
led by women of the town, were in the habit of
visiting the Brewer and passing the night
there. County Attorney Libby appeared for
the Government and Hon. Bion Bradbury and
Judge Williams for the defence.
The first witness called was a hackman who
testified to frequently carrying fast women out
10 tne brewer In company with men. Some
utnes men came to him and engaged him to
procure women for them. He stated two or
three specific instances ana when asked to
mention more said he had so many jobs of the
sort in town that he couldn't remember. In
response to a question he said he had some
times of night taken men and fast women to
the Falmouth House and left them there and
called for them the next morning. Being fur
ther questioned, he said he had taken such
couples to nearly every hotel in town. His
testimony produced great sensation in the
court room, but not so much astonishment as
might have been expected.
The next witness summoned was Mr.. King,
formerly on the police force of Saco who test-
fed that he was employed as a private detec-
tive to ascertain the character of the Brewer
House. He went to hackman, told him he
expected to meet friend at the Brewer, and
engaged him to furnish two women for the oc-
casion. King and the women went out to the
Brewer, had private room and something to
drink; but as the expected friend did not come
they soon returned to town. On cross exam-
nation, he said he was employed by L. b.
Chapman, who furnished the Expense mon
ey.'
Two daughters of depravity, Kitty Montrose,
who testified she was boarde- at the CONNER
cial House, and Eta Deland. who said she was
house-keeper at the same hotel, were the next
witnesses. The Montrose girl, Short sleepy
blonde, gave reluctant but straightforward tes-
timony as to her visits to the Brewer. The
Deland girl, pert speaking, but rather sulen
looking brunette, gave testimony to the same
effect. Both women refused to give the names
Of the men they were with, but said they were
prominent and respectable citizens. They de-
MED having any improper purpose in view in
going to the Brewer. but said they went out to
get good supper.
The testimony of other witnesses was of but
little interest. From the cross examination it
is inferred that the defence regard Mr.. L. B.
Chapman as the moving spirit in the prosecu-
tion, and that they will endeavor to prove that
he was actuated by desire to escape the con-
sequences of an action for defamation of char
acter brought against him by Mr.. Boardman.
The testimony for the government is nearly
all in, and the opening for the defe ICE will
probably be made this forenoon.
PREsENTATIoN.-A very pleasant affair came
off at the Preble House last evening The
friends of Mr.. Samuel H. Stevens of this city,
on the line of the P. & o. railroad, met for the
purpose of presenting him with valuable
watch and chain in evidence of their respect
for him while conductor on that road. The
meeting was called TO order by M. G. Dow of
Deering. 7. G. Shirley, DR., S. c. Gordon, and
G. H. Winslow were appointed Coiumit9ee to
wait on Mr.. Stevens and ask his attendance.
Mr. Stevens was presented to his friends in a
very humorous manner by DR.. Gordon, Hon.
E. G. Harrington of Fryeburg, then in behalf
of the contributors, presented the watch with
the following remarks:-
In behalf of many contributors and at the
request of this Committee of arrangements, l
tender to you this watch and chain as a timely
expression of their appreciation of your devo-
tion to duty, your Uniform kindness, courtesy
and attention tc the varied wants of the trav-
elling public, while conductor on the Portland
and Ogdensburg railroad. L but give express
sim N the OppQra1 faa1iuU of oil 1uit hop,
you have been brought into association, when L
assure you that it is with profound feelings of
regret that we part with you. To one who by
the faithful discharge of his official duties, has
shown such a tender regard for the wants and
feelings of others, we feel that the least we can
do is to join in placing in your possession some
memorial, emblematic in slight degree of oui
high respect and esteem for you, which shall
not only be token to recall to your memory
in aftertime the names and faces of cherished
friends endeared to you during years of pleas
ant intercourse, but admonish you you daily
look on its fingers of time, marking the hours
an adherence to the principles of honesty and
integrity which has merited at the hands of
your friends this recognition.
Mr. Stevens responded in an admirable little
speech, showing his appreciation of the sub
stantial compliment.
Remarks were made by w. H. Turner, who
offered the following sentiment: "The men
who control the railways and that grand and
mighty eivilizer, the locomotive-may they be
bound together by ties of friendship and solid
as the majestic mountains that overlook the
beautiful city of Portland"
Among the gentlemen present were Chief
Engineer Reverly of the Ogdensburg road,
Major Harrington of this city, Messrs j. L.
Randall and c. H. Osgood of North Conway,
Mr. r f. Chase of Baldwin, Conductor Rich
ards and other employees of the Ogdensburg.
After the presentation the company sat down
to fine supper gotteL up in the best style Of
the Preble House.
The watch is an elegant Nardin stem -winder,
full -jewelled, from the establishment of j. A.
Merrill & Co., this city, and bears the inscr.p-
ton; Presented to Samuel II. Stevens by his
friends onsthe line of the P. & O. r. R., Feb.
I II, 1874" Attached to it is heavy cable
chain. The whole cost was $500. The watch
will be on exhibition at Mr.. Merrill for few
days.