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The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
FICTION ouTDoNE
II the Remarkable story OF a MANS
Life Is True.

The Machias Republican tells the story Of
a Maine man who spent night in Machias
last week. The hero of the remarkable
series Of adventures is Harvey p. Osgood,
who says he was born In Princeton In 1928.
In 1S43, he ran away and enlisted in the
United States army, serving In various com
mands until the close Of the war Of the re-
bellion, being several times prisoner and,
in fact, escaping from Kirby Smith across
the Rio Grande in the last days Of hostilities.
But Osgood was no sooner In Mexican terri
tory than he became the captive OF band Of
marauding .Greasers.
Mr.. Osgood claims to have passed twenty
two years of his life with these men, during
which time he learned to speak then language
fiuently, which, he says, was the chief cause
Of his long captivity, he having been retained
frequent trials for liberty, but without sue
cess, for some OF these rowing bands were
sure to recapture him before he could reach
the border
The last trial he made for this purpose was
March 7, 1888, but he was pursued and when
he found escape impossible, he threw up his
hands to surrender, but was too late to avoid
the effects Of a v0lley fired by the pursuing
party, which caused the loss OF nearly one
half Of the right foot, another bullet splitting
his scalp; stil another entered his mouth,
knocking out three teeth and breaking his
jaw, and Is now lodged under the ear; still
another, which was copper, struck him In
the side, passing around the body and Is now
lodged in the breast. and being poisonous
causes him much trouble. 1t Is by reason Of
this that he travels on foot rather than by
rail or carriage, as any serious jar will bring
on hemorrhage,
Shortly after Osgood's re-capture Mexican
troops ran down the Greasers and the Amer
leans long captivity was at an end. He
made his way to the City Of Mexico and
then north through the United States to
Maine.
In addition to the loss of a part Of one
hand and one foot, 0sgood carries seven
bullets in various places in his body, some
of which could doubtless have been taken
out had he been in position to have received
proper treatment. He has papers from the
commanders Of various army posts through
out the country, stating that they have ex-
amined him closely, and believe the account
which he gives Of himself to be true, and rec
ommend him to the consideration Of COM
rades farther on. He has also dozens of pa
pers Of like nature from noted men in va
rious places, all of which seem to be genu-
inc. Whether the story which he tells Is
true or not. he Is certainly remarkable
man, and has undoubtedly seen rough times
somewhere He says he has not slept In a
bed for thirty years, and wants nothing bet
ter than blanket upon the hard floor.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
cETcHELL's SIDE.
The Defendant Tells How He Struck
Hopkins.
Especial to the Press.l


AUGUSTA, Sept. 18.-The government re-
morning, and closed at 2.45p m. Herbert
Heath, Esq. counsel for the respondent,
opened his case. He said his line of defence
would be that Hopkins first struck Getehell.
and in returning the fatal blow he was SIM
ply protecting himself from assault, and
thus should be given an acquittal. Mr..
Heath denied that there was any previous
agreement to fight.
James A. Getchell, the respondent, testi-
fed: never had any feeling against Billy
Hopkins before the Friday night Of the ath-
to enter the dressing room, and l kept him
out. He called me bad names, using oaths
and pulled off his coat to fight, and shut the
door against him. A little later l broke up
a fight which had been start
ed between him and Busby.
said he could lick me. Never made any talk
at the station. On the Saturday evening
when we fought / met Hopkins near the
post Office, and he called me vile names. l
was kind of ashamed and walked up the
his abuse, daring me to fight, and calling me
a coward. We walked along up Bridge
street to the crossing, when Hopkins said,
'.You dirty cur, you don't dare TO step of
the crossing" / stepped of and we went
up the track. / happened to cast my eye
around, and saw him pulling of his coat L
said, Billy, don't want to fight with you !;
you know am larger than you are, and can
lick YOU" He replied, at the same time
striking me, "You great, big. dirty cur, I've
got you up here, and you've got to tight. He
struck back and knocked him down. Gstch-
ell then said he found Hopkins to be insensi-
BILE, notified the officers and went home.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
q CHARLES eAsTMAN's DEATH.
Suspicious of Murder on the New
Hampshire Border.

DOVER, Sept. 1S.-Charles Fl. Eastman,
a machinist of Berwick, mysteriously
disappeared Saturday night. He had been
drinking some with man named Holton
Wells, second hand in the cotton mills at
Great Falls. At o'clock in the morning
Eastman started for his home in Berwick
Wells went with him to the bridge. Loud
outcries were heard and the police ran up
and met Wells coming back from the bridge.
Being asked about the cries he said he hadn't
heard any. Eastman's body was found this
morning in the river near the bridge. There
was bruise on the head and traces of blood
in the left eye.
A post mortem examination of Eastman's
body this morning indicated death by
violence. He probably did not breathe after
striking the water. No water was found in
his lungs. There was some clotted blood
around the eyes. 1t is thought that he was
beaten and thrown into the river by some
person. The coroner has impanelled a jury
and there is considerable excitement over
the matter. Eastman was member of the
Biddeford lodge of Masons. The officers are
looking after Wells and the result Of the in
quest may result in his arrest.
Coroner Jameson held an inquest this aft
ternoon. The physicians testified that there
was no water in Eastman's lungs or froth OF
any account. The skin was abraded on the
forehead just below the hair, and both eyes
were bruised the left one the worst Patch.
es of skin were gone from the upper lip un-
derneath the moustache and also from both
sides Of the nose. A purple spot was found
in the groin that might have resulted from a
kick or decomposition. Dr. Swasey thought
it an exceptional case and the facts found
would not warrant an opinion. Drs. Hayes
and Grant are quite positive that violence
stunned before being thrown into the water.
Holton Z. Wells, who was with Eastman
just before his death, tells straightforward
story. He says he walked with Eastman az
far as Tibbetts' corner. When near the
bridge he said good night and turned back.
He heard no cries or noise. He was not in
toxicated.
The other testimony threw no light upon
the mystery.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
cRiEvED IN THEIR BONES.
Chang Yen Hoan Reminds Mr.. Bay
ard of unkept Pledges.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18-The President to
day transmitted to Congress, in answer to
the Senate resolution, letter from the Secre-
tary of State, together with the accompany
ing correspondence, in relation to the Chi
Eese treaty. The most interesting part of
the correspondence is the letter dated Jan.
II, 1887, from Tungli- -Yamen foreign ofice)
to Minister DENLY in regard to the coming
of Chinese to this country, which contains
the following paragraph:
Recently, 0utrages of a serious nature,
such as the driving of Chinese from their
fields of labor and places of abode or trade,
and burning and numbering them, have been
repeatedly committed. The local authori-
ties have not extended to them timely pro-
lection, nor have they exerted themselves
tice, and consequently no justice has as yet
been obtained in any of the cases for which
the sufferers feel bitterly grieved, even in
their very bones, and those who hear of it
feel panied to their hearts. While your gov
ernment in vain processes to guarantee pro-
lection to Chinese laborers, they, in reality,
do not derive any substantial protection as
demanded by their rights. China treats
Americans strictly in conformity with treaty
stipulations. but the United States treat the
Chinese in such manner as if treaties were
made for no purpose. Now, China, of her
own accord, proposes to establish system
of prohibition, that those laborers who have
not been TO the United States, will be str let
ly prohibited from going thither. and any
Chinese labOrer who has returned to China
from the United States, where he has no
property or family, will not be allowed to go
back thlther to run the risk of treading on
the ground OF danger"
The original project submitted to Chang
Yen Hoan by Secretary Bayard embodied
proposition, That for thirty years the CON-
ing In or returning to the United States of
Chinese laborers be absolutely prohibited,
and for thirty years longer, unless one gov
ernment formally notify the other within six
months of the expiration Of the first period of
itslintention to treat such proposition as at an
end" Hoan, in reply, stated that he also had
several things to propose, but cannot under
his Instructions, until the outrage cases are
settled. Referring to the outrages, he says:
You kindly. gave repeated assurances, in
person, that indemnities would be awarded
and the cases settled within a certain time,
which |, in my dispatches, more than once
communicated to the foreign office, but, new
ertheless, they still remain unsettled Con-
sequently find myself placed in rather a
delicate position, from which it seems hard
for me to extricate myself 1t seems prema-
ture for us to enter into negotiations for con-
cluding treaty as suggested by you at the
present moment"
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
BASE BALL.
The National League.

The following games In the National League
were played Yesterday:
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
Portland Crocers and Flour Dealers
Association.

At meeting of the executive committee
of this association yesterday morning, the
death of another of the members-Daniel
W. True-was announced, and these resolu-
tions were adopted
Whereas, 1t having seemed good to an All-wise
Providence to again remove from our number
prominent member, the fourth since our organi-
zation; therefore,
RESOLVED That while we are grateful that so
many of our original members are yet spared to
the hustle and activity of business life, we recog
niZe in the death of our late associate, Daniel W.
True. and of those other associates who have pre-
ceded him to the life beyond, that we may be
called upon to mourn the loss of our members
more frequently In the future than we have in the
past.
Resolved, That ilI the death of Daniel W. True,
this association and the business community, sus-
tain the loss of valuable member, good citizen,
and an upright man.
Resolved That to the family and relatives Of
the deceased, we extend our sympathy in this
hour of their sorrow.
Resolved, That the business house in which the
deceased was senior partner, has the heartfelt
sympathy of the trade.
Resolved, That these resolutions be spread up
on the records, and copy be transmitted to the
family.
Portland, Me-, Sept. IT, 1888.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
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The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19

New York, and win aid that eminent lady In
her efficient work for truth, temperance and
the election Of the Republican candidates.
She Will remain in the field until after the
election.
At the State election in Danforth, the Re
publicans reduced the Democratic majority
from "a to II, and made net gain of 20 votes
over two years ago.
John B.Roblnson. representative-elect OF
Oxford. was visited by large delegation Of
his friends and constituents, Thursday eve
ming, accompanied by the Oxford Cornet
Band. Mr.. Robinson expressed his thanks
in neat and well-timed speech. .safter which
a splendid treat was spread before the COM
pany, to which ample Justice was done.
At the recent election Carthage went Re-
publican for the second time since its organ
ization, and there were eight Republican
voters absent, who will be there at the No
yember election.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
GENERAL NEWS.

An attempt was made Monday night to
burn the railroad shops at Cont ocook, by
setting fire to waste. The damage is not
large.
Policeman Edward H. Murphy, of Brook
lyn, was stabbed to death by Henry Nav,
yesterday, because the officer refused to re-
lease prisoner. May was arrested.
The New York Press publishes a letter
from r. B. Lee of st. Louis, which saws he
has just returned from Arkansas, where he
took part in the Union Labor party cam
paign. The Democrats, it is alleged, stole
Union Labor majorities. and shot and killed
many voters of that ticket at Eldorado,
the county seat of Union county, they took
the poll books away from the judges and
burned them, and then held new election,
at which no Union Labor man was permit
ted to vote.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
Wheel and Horse.

Patten, the Skowhegan bicyclist, won the
one mile race in the fall sports of the st.
John Cricket and Athletic Club and was a
close second In the two mile race, T.. p. Hall.
of st. John, winning The time was 3.26 2-3
and 636 %.
The above time for the mile and two-mile
breaks all previous records for these dis
tances east Of Lynn, Mass, and makes Pat
ten champion Of Maine and the Province for
one mile and I. p. Hall for two miles. Hall
Is very anxious to compete at the Fairfield
tournament and it is hoped that he may be
allowed to enter.
The Lewiston Journal says that there was
some difficulty In securing driver for Jack
Spratt in the free-for-all at the State fair
Haines, who has been handling the horse, IS
debarred under the association rules, and ira
Woodbury.. from whose care the horse haa
been taken, wasn't anxious TO drive MN; az. M
Finally the trustees offered Woodbury. SlOO
and he drove the little horse In a winner.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
Knox County Show.

DOVER, Sept. is. Fred Priest, about 10
years old. employed in Dwelley's spool fac
tory. was caught in belt this afternoon,
tearing his hand off and crushing his arm so
that it was amputated above the elbow.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
Resolutions of Respect.

The 27th Maine Regimental Association
has passed the following resolutions to the
memory of John r. Carpenter, one Of their
number, who fell dead from heart disease at
the regimental reunion at Kittery:
Whereas. The Great Commander of us all has
this day honorably discharged our comrade, John
r. Carpenter while on his way to join us In the
pleasant duty of our annual reunion,
RESOLVED, That the Twenty-seventh Maine Regi-
ment Association express their recognition of the
sterling qualities which characterized our late
comrade, and extend to his widow their sincere
sympathy in this af1ction.
RESOLVED, That these resolutions be entered up.
on the records of the association and that copy
of the same be sent by the secretary to the widow
of Comrade Carpenter.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
Hampton College Students.

Mr.. Trissell, vice principal Of the now
celebrated Hampton Institute, was in the
city yesterday making arrangements for a
visit to Portland of Gen. Armstrong. and
himself, with delegation Of the Indian and
colored students. on Sunday, Nov. 25th.
They will appear at State street church in
the morning. Second Parish in the after
noon, and at Williston in the evening. The
intent of the visit is to acquaint our people.
and interest them in, the industrial educa-
tion Of the Indians and colored people at the
South and West. Visits will also be made to
Bangor, Waterville, Augusta, Brunswick,
Lewiston and perhaps other places in Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
Funeral Of panlel W. Truo.

The funeral Of Daniel w. True took place at
Congress Square church yesterday afternoon
The attendance was large, including delega-
tions from Atlantic Lodge of Masons, Port
land Commandery Of Knights Templar,
Bramhall Lodge of knights Of Pythias, the
Board of Trade, Wholesale Groeers and
Flour Dealers Association, Maine Savings
Bank, employees Of the store and many pri-
vate citizens. During the services many
places of business were closed. including the
wholesale stores on Commercial street and
Maine Savings Bank. The services were
conducted by Rev. Mr. Blanchard, and the
Masonic burial service was performed by
Atlantic Lodge. The pail bearers were Hon.
w. G. Davis. Messrs. Mark p. Emery, Sam
uel Rolfe, b. G. Somerby, Ammi Whitney
and Charles G. Allen There were a number
of beautiful floral tributes, including offer
ing from Atlantic Lodge Of Masons, Port
land Commandery, Knights Templar, Bram-
hall Lodge. Knights Of Pythias, employees Of
d. W. True g. Co., and Others. The burial
was in Evergreen cemetery.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
The Anoskeag Veterans.

A committee from the Amoskeag Veterans
Of Manchester, N. Han organization thai
ranks with the Putnam Phalanx Of Hartford,
the Governors Foot Guard, the Providence
Light Infantry Veterans, and Tigers Of
Boston-arrived at the Falmouth Hotel yes
terday to make arrangements for the prob
able visit Of the command to this city early
in October. The committee consists Of
Major Z. F. Trow, Capt. NJ. Wadlelgh, DIR.
@. w. Clement and Sergeant Major c. Hurd.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
79.61s e1.O1s s,15l Ia

The vote for Representative to Congress
shows larger Republican plurality. amount
ing in the aggregate of the four districts to
1922 votes. In the first district Reed has a
plurality of 24S7; in the second district, Dig
ley has 5473; in the third, Milliken has 6533,
and in the fourth, Boutelle has 4S10. In the
Legislature the Republicans have elected
every one of the 81 members of the Senate
and 125 members Of the House, leaving the
Democrats &c. OF 80 county officers. sher-
ifs, probate judges, county attorneys. ETC.,
the Republicans have elected 96 and the
Democrats 3.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
Gray Fair.

The Gray fair was postponed to today,
Thursday and Friday.
The following are the entries in the 2.35
class for Friday:
f. K. Crooker Lewiston, b. g. Lucus A.
j. II. Twombly. Auburn, ch m. Rennie L.
w. ID. Haley, So. Gardiner, b. m FatinitZa.
Walter Sutton. Lewiston, ch. M Jane j.
Chas. Sawyer, Westbrook, ch. m. Meade.
+. p. FOX, Cornish, b. &. Frank A.
c. b. Gilman, Wateryille, b. s. Gen. Hancock.
The entries in all the other trotting purses
number from eight to twelve.
The game Of ball on Thursday will be
called at 10l a. m. and will be between the
Sentinels of South Portland, and the Grays
of GRAY.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
Good Tennplars.

The Grand Lodge of Maine, Good Temp
lars, will meet in semi-annual session at
Skowhegan, Oct. 10th. Grand Secretary
Bracket will report the usual average con-
dition of the order in the State, with about
400 lodges and temples, and $4,000 members
in both branches, adults and juveniles. Half
fare tickets over the leading railroads will
be sold to the session, and reduced rates al
who attend.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
Maine Election Echoes.

Pittsfeld Republicans celebrated Saturday
evening with grand torchlight parade. On
Mondey morning, the operatives at the Pio-
neer woolen mill unfurled handsome cam
paign flag, bearing the names of the Repub-
lican candidates
Mrs. G. W. Porter of Caribou left Monday,
the nth inst, to join Mrs. J. Ellen Foster In
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
sEcRErARY's REPORT.

The secretary's report presents the follow
ing facts: In 1884,, the first society was Or
ganized in Williston church, Portland. Since
then the societies have grown through the
years, and in 1888 the number known and re-
ported is 100. 1t is significant fact that the
largest gains have been made between the
years 1885 and 1888. 1t was at the large and
enthusiastic convention at Ocean Park, in
1885, that the United Society of Christian
Endeavor was incorporated under the laws
of Maine, and fund raised to put general
secretary in the field. From this time dates
the rapid multiplication of societies in
Maine and throughout the Union. Since
last year the active membership has increas-
ed from 1894 to 3278, and the associate from
554 to 1866, making total gain OF 2046.
These gratifying gains have been largely
due to the efficient and energetic efforts Of
the State Superintendent, V. Richard Foss,
and are a testimony to the value OF wise Or
ganiZation in Christion work.
A very interesting hour was taken up. in
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
otes
FIGHTING THE CORNER.
English Cotton Spinners Against
the ManIpuIators Of the Market.

LONDON, Sept. 1S.-The executive of the
United Cotton Spinners Association of Man
chester announces that in reply to the cir
cular issued by the Association, the owners
of Is, 900 out of 29,OO0,0o spindles have
expressed themselves in favor Of running
the mills on short time to defeat the objects
Of those engaged in engineering the cotton
corners in Liverpool and New York. A
further distribution Of circulars inviting re-
plies on the subject has been ordered.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
Politics in New York.

New YORK, Sept. 1S.-A Harrison and
Morton banner was raised at Broadway and
Leonard street this afternoon, by the Repub-
licans, and speeches were made from plat
form by Hon. Warner Miller and others. On
the platform was Congressman Reed. This
evening the hall of Cooper Union was filled
by Republicans, and Mr.. Miller again spoke,
Over in Brooklyn, large Democratic rally
was addressed by Mr.. Mills of Texas, who
defended the bill which bears his name.
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
THE WORST YET.
Yesterday Among the Sufferers at
jacksonville.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Sept. 1S.-This was
the most terrible day in the city's history.
The new cases number 156. Hot sunshine
on the soaked earth is very favorable to the
development of fever and large increase Of
the disease is expected for the remainder Of
the week. The official report of deaths is
20; total cases to date, 1908; total deaths,
The Portland daily press., 1888-09-19
General HarrIson's Visitors.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. 49, Genera
Harrison had a very busy day, among his
visitors being large delegation from Ver-
million county. ILL.,, another group of 800
about 10o delegates who are attending the
annual meeting of the National Association
Of Union ex-Prisoners of War. To each
delegation he made a speech discussing the
various questions of the day.