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The Portland daily press., 1888-10-25
CHARLES EAsTMAN's DEATH.
Preliminary Trial of the Men Accus
ed of His Murder.

GREAT FALLS, N. H., Oct. A.-The pre-
liminary trial of Holton E. Wells and Fred
K. Towle, for the murder of Charles FL.
Eastman, whose body was found in the river
between this town and Berwick, Me-, Sept.
IS, began this morning before Judge Knapp
OF the Municipal Court. County Solicitor
Kivel and James A. Edgerly appeared for
the State, W. L. Foster and Beacham g.
Foote for Wells, and City Solicitor Pike of
Dover for Towle. The prisoners appeared
well.
The first witness examined was Henry S.
Gray, landlord of Great Falls Hotel, whe
testified that Wells, Towle and Eastman
were in the hotel on the Saturday night pre-
vious to the death of Eastman. At about
half-past one they had drank some, but were
not drunk; stranger would not know they
had been drinking. 1t was his impression
that they left the hotel at about O'Clock
Wells and Eastman left together, Towle
went in an opposite direction.
Harry G. Tibbetts, clerk of the hotel, tes-
titled as to a fracas in thebar room, when
Wells grabbed Eastman by the throat. The
scuffle between them was very brief. When
Wells and Eastman left the hotel there was
nothing to show further i'll feeling between
them. Counsel asked Tibbetts why he had
not testified about this scuffle at the inquest.
Tlbbetts said he was not asked about it, and
said these facts did not come to his mind un :
til number of days afterward. The hear
ing will probably last four or five days.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-25
Five Masted Schooner.

The people of the Pacific coast have appar-
emily beaten the shipbuilders of Waldoboro
in building five masted scheoner-the latest
wonder of the deep. The schooner Louis,
from Tacoma, w. T., has been attracting
much attention lately in the harbor of San
Francisco. The Louis was built at Coos
Bay, Oregon, by A. M. Simpson, under the
supervision Of John Kruse. Her managers
are the Simpson Lumber Company Of San
Francisco. Her dimensions are: Length,
2lO feet over all beams, 38 feet and depth Of
hold, IS feet. She is $40 tons register and
her carrying capacity 250,000 feet of lumber.
She left Tacoma under command Of Captain
Hatch, with cargo of 1900 tons of coal and
100000 feet of lumber, having on board a
crew of 10 all told. The captain says she
sailed we'll on her way and was easily han
died, but light wind and bad:weather were
encountered and she did not have an oppor-
tunity Of showing what she could do. The
mizzenmast, the middle one of the five, is
1874 feet in height. the main and spanker
masts are 110A feet high, and the fore and
jigger masts each 1861 feet high. She also
carries bowsprt IA feet long. She carries
no topmasts, all the lower masts having
square heads. Sac is atine looking vessel,
The Louis is strongly built of Oregon pine.
The interior fittings are not yet completed,
but will be flashed in San Francisco. 1t is
intended to make steamer of her and in
the near future she will receive her engines
and machinery.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-25
POLICIES Protected by the
Popular Maine NOn-FOrfeiture
Law issued only by the OLD UN-
ION MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY, of Portland, Maine.
She Knew What She Bought.
1Chicago Herald.l


There is good May-moying story which
has just gained publicity regarding some rath-
er prominent furniture dealers in Chicago.
The firm alluded to had very elegant parlor
set of solid mahogany and the finest upholster-
ing. 1t also had duplicates in veneered wood
and cheap plush in the store-room. The cost
ly outfit, which was worth about $500, was
displayed in the window and marked: "This
elegant parlor suite only $27." One day a
mild, meek-looking woman came in, examined
the furniture and invested. She took receipt
for her money, left her address and was bow
ed out by the smiling salesman, who assured
her that ''the things would be sent right over" "
In due time the wagon arrived at the young
Woman's house and backed up in front of the
door. :. ,.p,.
Then She climbed on the van and made a
very peculiar examination OF the load AT
last she said to the driver and his assistant
"Pll go back with you to the store. These
are not the goods purchased. And back
she did 20, despite entreaties, protests and
assurances that everything was all right,
When she walked in she was not the MID
hammered creature of two hours before.
a., ouve tried to swindle me" she crled
bought one set of furniture and you SEM
me ANOTHER. Now, l want what ] paid you
t;nI tot. How DO l know? Because in every ar.
tlGie OF tnat set you sold me | stuck pin
M wni,e you We're not looking Now, am go.
take It over. If you don't, there'll be trouble
lnere was no trouble, and the little WON
an Is again looking for some sharp merchant
Win similar bargain" on hand
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-25

CAIRO, Oct. 4.-Despatches from Wady
Halfa state that the White Pasha. with a
large force lis still In Bahr el Gazelle. and
troops from Omdurman are marching to op-
pose him.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-25
UNITED WORKMEN.
Twentieth Anniversary of the Order
in Maine.
Especial to the Press. /

GARDINER, Oct 24.-The Ancient Order
of United Workmen of Uaine celebrated the
Goth anniversary of the order at Gardiner
this evening, under the auspices of Dirigo
Lodge. No /, it also being the anniversary
of this lodge. The weather was exceedingly
uufavorable, brisk snow storm having pre-
vailed during the day, but notwithstanding
this the attendance was very large, esti-
mated at 900, many more than was expected
under the circumstances. A special train was
run from Waterville, bringing large delega-
tions from along the line of the road. High
land Lodge of Augusta was represented by a
party of 175. Other lodges in this section
and in several of the cities sent numerous
representatives. Among the eminent Wis
tors were Grand Master Workman W. L. +.
Landers, of Mystic Bridge, Conn.,; Grand
Recorder Hugh Doherty, of Boston. Grand
Foreman Parker Spofford, Of Bucksport, was
also present. The parade, for which ar.
rangements had been made, was omitted be-
cause of the weather.
The exercises occurred in the Coliseum.
Here grand banquet was participated in,
six hundred plates being laid. The tables
were very prettily arranged. o. b. Clason
Esq, of Gardiner acted as toastmaster.
There are now 81 lodges of the order in
Maine, with membership of 3,1O0.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-25
ITEMS FOR HoRsEMEN.
Jack spratt Probably to be Trotted to
Beat the Fastest Time.

Mr.. William Smell of Deering. owner of
Jack Spratt, was in town yesterday and was
heard to say that he is going to make ar
rangements II possible for horse trot at
the Lewiston park next week. He will
drive Jack Spratt to beat the best record
ever made In Maine, and he also hopes to ar
range for 2.35 class race. Mr.. Smell in
tends to go to Lewiston Saturday to see If he
can hire the park, and If this can be done
and the weather is pleasant next week the
trot will take place. 1t is believad that early
in the season Jack Spratt could have trotted
a mile under favorable circumstances, in
22O or better, but at this late day II he beats
the record 1t will truly be wonderful per-
formance.
The Kennebec Journal says that Mr.. s. f.
Leighton OF South Gardiner has matched his
ch. x. Jack Lewis" (2.36N against Haley's
b. m. "Huldah," (2.36). The race will be
trotted at Capital Park on Saturday, Nov 4th
at 1.30 p. m. The stakes will be $50 a side.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-25
CHARLIE FREEMAN.
Interesting Extracts from an Ex-con-
federate's Letter.

Some time ago Mr.. Hamilton Macmillan,
formerly Of the 1st North Caroliua Volun-
teers, wrote the PRESS inquiring for the
whereabouts Of Charlie Freeman, drummer
boy in the 9TH Maine. The PRESS ascertain
ed that Freeman Is now In Minneapolis.
Mimi. well known musician of that city.
Major George Z. Brown, of the 9TH Maine,
lately received letter from Mr.. Macmillan,
from which we give these extracts:
am in receipt Of many letters from Maine
giving information relative to Charlie Free
man. The kind expressions from old sol
diers are as grateful as the information that
my hero, Charlie Freeman, got home from
Libby prison. Owing to his youth Charlie
Freeman was all0wep to play In the streets
In Richmond, and allowed ''the freedom Of
the city," provided he reported at headquart-
ers every day. He attracted the notice Of
Charlie Banks, the leader Of our regimental
band, and he obtained permission to carry
him to camp on the Peninsula. This was in
the early part Of September, 81 Charlie re-
mIained with us for some time. and was final
ly ordered back to the prison In Richmond.
When we were on the march south in No
vember, 81, we stopped for short time op-
man came out TO shake hands with his old
acqualntances. He was evidently suffering
from hard prison fare, but refused an invita-
ton to make his home with Mr.. Tate In
Charlotte, N. c.. until the close of the war,
saying he wanted ITO go home" He was
suffering from rheumatism, and excited our
sympathy for his unfortunate lot. Inever
expected he would leave the prison alive.
have frequently made inquiries of persons
from Maine whom chanced TO meet, but all
to no purpose. Recently remembered he
spoke Of Portland, Me-, and this led to the
inquiry in the PRESS.
II have addressed a letter to Charlie Free
man at Minneapolis, Minn. An old comrade
Of his sent me photograph Of Charlie, tax
en- In 1864.
There are many instances which old SOL
diers recall, which give silver lining to the
dark cloud Of civil war. Far above the Bit
ter strife there was home feeling, a feeling
Of patriotism that was felt at all times by
both armies. During truce In '63 between
the armies In Virginia, a Federal band in
sight OF the Confederate army, came out and
played Dixie. This was answered by avid
cheer from the Confederates. Gen. Lee or
dered band to play Hail Columbia. This
brought long continued cheer from the
Federals. The Federals then played Home
Sweet Home. As the last soupd died away
there was tumultuous cheering on both
oidao
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-25
The UniversaIlsts,
AUGUSTA MATTERS.
Receptions to Maine Newspaper
Men-Beai's Life Insurance.
Especial to the Press.l


AUGUSTA, Oct. 24.-The Maine Press As
ISOLATION, at their coming annual meeting in
this city, besides the reception which will be
given them Thursday evening by Captain
Cobaugh of the National Soldiers Home,
Togus, will be rendered grand reception at
the Insane Hospital by Mr.. John W. Chase,
steward of the institution. Mr.. Chase was
formerly connected with the press of Maine,
and does this in remembrance of his profes-
sion and in compliment to the craft gen.
orally.
The Provident Aid Society of Portland has
refused to pay the $1,000 insurance on the life
of G. c. Beal of Clinton, who was murdered
by poisoned liquor, ON the ground that the
policy was given with the proviso that he
was not a drinking man, the circumstances
of his death proving otherwise. The policy
was drawn in favor of his imbecile son.
On account of the unfayorable weather the
State pistol shoot, which was to have occur
ed here today, was postponed until some
time next week.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-25
IN CONVENTION AT BRUNSWICK.
Meeting of the Young Mons Chris
2E tian Associations of Maine.
Especial to the Press ]

BRUNSWICK, Oct 24.-The twenty-second
annual convention of the Young Mems
Christian Association of Maine opens in
Memorial Hall tomorrow. This evening the
general secretaries had arrived and J. r.
Mott, international college secretary, and a
conference was held at the Tontine House
this evening. The convention will consist Of
about 100 delegates who will come tomorrow
The report of the State committee will show
large and lourishing associations with gen.
eral secretaries at Portland, Augusta, Ban
gor, Rockland, Auburn, Lewiston, Water
vile and Gardiner. There are four college
associations. An association is forming at
Dover and Foxcroft and secretary is to be
located there. There are also associations
without secretaries at Lisbon Falls and Els
worth. At Auburn and Rockland the asso-
Citations own the buildings (which they occu-
py and at Bangor the association has build
ing fund of $4,000.
The condition of the associations is better
than ever before and there has been a
marked increase in the interest and the ex-
tent of the work performed.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-25
Fifteen Thousand strIke.

LONDON, Oct. 4.-The strike Of colliers Is
assuming alarming proportions and it Is
feared the movement win become a general
one. In Yorkshire 1900 workers went out
today.
LEEDS, Oct. 24.-T0day the coal owners
resolved 10 make no concessions 10 the strik-
ers The strike Is spreading
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-25

man, Of the Theological Seminary. An ap-
propriate address of welcome was made by
Rev. III. l.. Griffin of Bangor, who emphasiz-
ed the intelligent and discriminatiye study
and teaching of the Bible. The Rev. Geo
d. Lindsay presided in the enforced absence
of Rev. Geo. M. Howe, and responded fitting
ly to the address of welcome.
William Reynolds, president of the Chica-
go International Convention, made stirring
address in connection with his warm greet
ing from the workers Of the West. He said
that no other agency has wrought so widely
and powerfully in the West and South, and
none is now doing such service for God and
man, as the Sunday school.
The special address of the evening on ''The
Sunday school as factor in education" by
Rev. G. d. b. Pepper, ID. D., LID, presi-
dent of Colby University, was clear, strong
and most effective argument for that educa-
tion in the Bible through the Sunday school,
which gives grand intellectual training in
language, style and the organization and ar
ray Of thought. The Sunday school is set
by divine Providence to save science, and
save all other schools. 1t was an address
which should, if possible, reach every Sun
day school worker in the land.
The committee on credentials was consti-
tuted as follows: Dea. E. f. Duren of Ban
gor, Mr.. j. III. Reed Of Deering and Mr.. G.
w. Z. Barrows of Bangor.
In the absence of the treasurer, III. IL.
Nevins of Deering was appointed treasurer
pro TEN.
The people of Bangor are receiving the
convention with marked hospitality. The
prospects are excellent for successful
meeting.
At:the morning session of today, the devo-
tioDal services were conducted by Mr.. A. b.
Merrill of Portland. DR.. 0strander spoke
with great interest aud effect on 'How to
gain attention" The address by Mrs. j. 5.
Ostrander on primary methods of instruc-
tion was most suggestive, bright and fresh
in Illustration. Primary teachers cannot ap-
preciate their loss in missing this address.
The convention was greatly interested and
stirred by the characteristic, rich and ripe
address of DIR. George w. Field of Bangor
on "The characteristics of religion for a
child" He criticised some of the teachings
Of the times, while expressing the most de-
cided faith he entertained in child piety and
his great appreciation of Sunday school eff
forts in developing natural, yet genuine
and beautiful form Of religion.
The convention appointed the following a
committee on nominations: Rev. Z. M.
Cousins of Cumberland Mills, Rev. J. NJ.
Frost of Portland, George w. Z. Barrows
of Bangor, L. M. Webb, Esq, of Portland.
and w. W. Mitchell of Portland.
The committee bids fair to give new i'm
pulse to the Sunday school work of the State.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-25
MAINE SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Proceedings of the State Convention
in the Queen City.
Especial to the Press i

BANGOR, Oct. 24-The twenty-frst ami
yersary of the State Sunday School Conven-
tion opened on Tuesday afternoon. at Ban
gor, the services being held in the Hammond
street Congregational church. A delightful
reunion of Sunday school workers in the
opening session was taken up with brief ad-
dresses, especially discussing the question
"What led you to be interested in the Sunday
school work?" DR.. j. S. 0strander of
Brooklyn, n. Y, Mr. William Reynolds of
Illinois, Hon. j. s. Wheelwright of Bangor,
President Fernald of the State College, Mrs.
Ostrander and many others gave leaves from
their experience, with suggestive views on
Sunday school work and methods. The
singing of Geo. c. Stebbins, the well known
singing evangelist, was greatly enjoyed, and
added greatly to the interest. Mr.. Stebbins
spoke with much force on Sunday school
music. A: most interesting feature of the
afternoon was the presence. at O'Clock, of
some seventy scholars from the grammar
schools, who sang admirably under the lead
of Mr.. Stebbns.
At the evening session, an excellent devo-
tional service was led by Mr.. M. V. Black
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-25
The First Conviction.


INDIANAPOLIS. Oct. 24.-Responding to
urgent requests that he take part in the cam
paign for Harrison, Judge Gresham writes
as follows:
CHICAGO, Oct 90, 1888.
To Hon. w. II. Catkins, Indianapolis, Ind.
Dear SIR [ cheerfully and in good faith
acouiesced in the nomination of Gen. Harri-
son, and Immediately informed him by tele-
graph that he would receive my earnest sun
port. But when it is urged that, by an ad-
dress or in some other public manner. l
should manifest an interest in the success of
the Republican ticket, the proprieties Of the
position which l occupy forbid my taking an
active part in politics, 1t is gratifying to
know, however, that my friends are support
ing the ticket In good faith, and | do not
earnestly desire its success l could not ac.
lively participate in the campaign without
exposing myself to just censure and lower
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-25
The HaytIen lnsurrectIon.

New YORK, Oct. 24.-Advices from Pan
anna state that the steamer Moselle which
arrived at Aspinwall on the 10th inst. from
Hayti, brought particulars of the insurrec.
tion in Port au Prince on the 2Sth ulto. The
night of the 2Sth was dreadfully dark, the
heavens being mass Of black clouds with
an occasional flash Of tightening. The firing
commenced at 7.30 p. ID. and the cannon and
grtling guns of the palace did dreadful exc
cution, as did also the shots from the big
guns on Fort Alexander, which crashed clear
through the buildings destroying everything
and everybody with which they came in con-
tact. The firing lasted up to six a. IN. Of the
29tf. These advices say that, as far as had
been ascertained, 800 persons were killed and
over 500 wounded, including many women
and children. Among the notable persons
killed besides Gen. Seid Il. Fellemaque were
Charles Borno and Ducasse.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-25
That state Prison Quarry.

The unhealthy condition of the State
prison at Thomaston, recently brought to
the notice of the governor and council by
Warden Bean, is due largely to the water in
deserted lime quarry which for many years
was worked by the prisoners. The pool is
nearly 40 feet deep and as it has for long
time been the repository Of all kinds Of filth
1t exhales a most unpleasant odor The ex-
periments which have been made for the
purpose of draining this cistern have given
some interesting illustrations of the laws of
hydraulics, and have led to an invention
which, though it may not be of great practi-
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-25
capsized In Buttermilk Channel

New YORK, Oct. 24.-Shortly before /
o'clock this afternoon a fu,l.rigged three
masted ship was capsized by the wind in
Buttermilk channel off New York harbor.
The vessel loverturned on tug boat which
was passing at the time and the tug and shin
sank together. The ship was an Italian
vessel. She was surrounded by fleet of
tugs and righted in short time. She was
only slightly damaged,
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-25
The President at OAK View.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24.-President Cleve-
land spends almost his entire time at Oak
View, his country home. There he receives
his guests, his kilograms and mail He
doesn't intend to visit the White House, ex-
cept to do business which cannot be trans
acted at Oak View, until after election day.
On the morning of that day he will go to the
Executive Mansion and be placed in COM
munication by special wire with New York
and indianapolis, and will receive direct in
formation as to how the election is going.
Government clerks are now receiving cir
culars from some persons interested in civil
service reform, calling their attention to the
provisions of the civil service act relative to
political assessments.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-25
The coburn Cadets, Drill squad,

The squad from the Coburn Cadets Of the
Maine State College, which is to compete in
the coming drill against the Nealey Rifles Of
Lewiston, has been selected and Capt. Chas.
G. Cushman, Co. A, of North Bridgton, who
will be in command, furnishes their names
and places of residence as follows: First
Sergent, E. II. Kelley, Belfast; Second Ser
gent, John Bird, Rockland; Privates, G. b.
Swan, Oldtown; G. Z. Thompson, Orono !;
w. X. Harrington, Portland; G. Scott, Ola
mon; G. H. Babb, Sebago; A.. W. Drew,
Keith, Oldtown; w. n. Patten, Cherryfeld; !;
L. c. Williams, Athens; S. II. t. Hayes,
Bethel; ]. w. Stewart, Skowhegan; L. A.
Roadway, Orono; E. Clark, G.. G; Harvey,
Fort Fairfield; c. d. Cargill, Livermore
Merrill, Orono; Z. F. Heath, Bangor.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-25
Senator FRYE at New Haven.

NEW HAVEN, Oct. Ex-senator Frye ad-
dressed tremendous audience in the Hy-
perion Theatre last night. A large part of
his hearers consisted Of workingmen, many
of whom have always acted with the Dem
ocratic party. If the enthusiasm expressed
by these men Is any indication of their in
tentions they will all vote for Harrison and
Morton. Thursday night Fred Douglass
will speak here The outlook for Republi-
can success throughout the State Is improv-
ing every hour
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-25

TIL Journal of United Labor thinks that
one of its mailing lists has been spirited in
to the Republican national headquarters and
is going to investigate.
The property of the Southern Pacific Rail-
way Company has been transferred to the
Central Trust Company Of New York, to se-
cure payment OF a mortgage Of S3S.0O0,O0o
Henry Gnest, wealthy farmer living
near Wilmington, Del, was robbed OF 5000
yesterday by men who offered TO buy his
farm and induced him to draw the money to
put up as forfeit.
Crow Indians, taking advantage of the
absence OF the Sioux chiefs in Was nington,
are reported to be marching on the Sioux
reservation, and fighting Is expected.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-25

cal benefit, is certainly good example Of the
Ingenuity Of Warden Bean. One week ago
Monday large siphon was put into the
pool. For while it woI ked well, but 1t was
found that after time the air bubbles con-
tained In the water collected In the bend Of
the siphon and stopped the flow Of water.
devised by which these air bubbles escaped
into an upper chamber connected with the
bend OF the siphon and their place taken by
water. During the weak the siphon lower
ed the water over 16 inches. As the basin
grows smaller towards the bottom 1t is cal
culated that before winter the pooi will be
lowered several feet. As not even a siphon
can induce water to run up hill more than 28
feet, when the water has reached that depth
below the surface some other method Of re-
moving the remainder must be found.
The Portland daily press., 1888-10-25

For the WORLDS championship.

The Browns pulled themselves together
yesterday in St. Louis and won a victory
from the New Yorks in the worlds cham
plonship series. Timely batting by Milligan
and White, and a missed grOunder by Stat
terry gave the Browns four runs in the eighth
inning and the game. For the first time In
the series the Browns showed their old time
skill In base running and to their success In
taking every chance while on bases is largely
due to their victory. Though King was hit
hard at times, he pitched effectively at
critical periods and was splendidly supported
by Milligan. Crane was wild at times and a
red hot foul tip knocked Catcher Brown out
in the eighth inning, splitting his finger bad
ly. Murphy took his place. Roger COnnor
strained a tendon In his right leg and retired,
Buck Ewing going to irst. The attendance
was GOO0. The score: