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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-26
SKULL WAS FRACTURED.
Man Found Dead in q Nashua Ice
House.
CIRCUMSTANCES POINT TO A CASE
OF FOUL PLAY.

Victim a Frenchman Named Lorenger
Was Seen Saturday Night in an Intoxi-
Gated Condition-Cries of Murder
Heard Near Place where Body Was
s Found.
Nashna, N. H., October a5.-Antho-
nine Lorenger, Frenchman, So years
old, WAS this afternoon found dead at
Baicom's ice houses. Foul play is sus-
peoted. The ice houses are near Sandy
Pond, on the outskirts of the city.
The autopsy disclosed fracture of this
skull at the base OF the brain, but
whether this was the result of accident
or blow is not known. The inquest
will be held Monday m orning.
Lore niger was widower. He was last
seen alive at late hour last night and
had been drinking. He was in company
with another man. How he came in tbs
Ice house is mystery. 1t is possible
that he may have climbed on to the
scaffold to go to sleep on the straw and
rolled off in the night, falling so feet to
the place here the body was found.
His hat was found in the straw on the
soaffold. 1t is not known whether it fell
from his head as be lay on tine scaffold
or was thrown up there after murder
Gus ASSAULT was made. Many think Lo-
renger was Murdered in a drunken
brawI.
The clothing was torn about the
shoulders. Nothing was found on the
body except knife.
A man passing ths ice houses at
II Saturday night is sure he heard cries
of murder. He stopped and hearing no
further noise, went home.
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Weather Observations.

The Agricultural Department. weather
oureau Tor yesterday, October %, taken
at p. M, meridian time, the observa'
tion 1or each station being given in this
order: Temperature. direction of the
wind, state of the weather:
Boston, 40 degrees, W, clear; New
X orK, AZ degrees, N, clear: Philadelphia.
oo degrees. SW. clear; Washington, A de-
glees, >, clear; Albany. 3S degrees, W.
% clear Buffalo. A degrees, S, clear; De-
troit. y degrees, S, clear Chicago, SO de-
s1ssr, gIsss, :; Slaer St. Paul, 81 degrees. NV,
Giaer, p, huron, OAK, 81 degrees, L, clear ;
Jacksonville, es degrees, Nc, clear.
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Funeral Services of tho Late Ex-Speaker
Charles r. Crisp Observation-Disclosures
Consigned to Family Burial Place at
Americus.
Americus, Ga, October 2.-The train
bearing the remains of Speaker Crisp,
left Atlanta at 7.30 a. M, and arrived at
Amerious at p. IN. The casket, placed
in special car, under guard of honor
was wrapped in the folds of a United
States flag. Floral tributes covered the
walls of the car. and were piled in pro-
fusion in every available space. In the
same car in closed apartment were the
members Of the family. AT various sta
tions along the route people thronged by
thousands to look at the remains. The
remains were accompanied by Gov. At
kinson and staff, delegates from Atlanta
and other cities Of the state, Hon. Hoke
Smith, ex-senator Walsh. Congressman
Charles L. Bartlett and j. Black, ex-
Congressman Barnes, a military escort of
commissioned officers of the Fifth Geor-
gia regiment, and several hundred ci I'll.
zens. contributed by towns where the
train stopped.
When the train arrived at Americus,
the entire population of the city had
gathered at the depot. The vast assem-
blage stood In silence with uncovered
heads. The tolling of the bells of the
city added to the solemnity of the occa-
sion. The casket was conveyed from a
special car to the hearse, which was
drawn by four black horses, each led by
a sable groom. The American Light
Infantry and delegation of forty citi-
zens preceded the hearse and the process
sion started for the Methodist church.
The buildings along the line of march
were draped in omourning. AT the
church an hour was devoted to view ing
the remains. At $50 p. m. the funeral
service began. The organ pealed forth
a funeral dirge while the people assem-
bled. The choir sang "We Shall Sleep
But N OF Forever. After reading of
appropriate passages of scripture and
prayer Gen. Evans delivered the funeral
oration. His tribute to the deceased was
touching. After the conclusion of Gen.
Evans's remarks, she choir sang ASLEEP
in Jesus
Many of the congregation shed tears.
Cove cemetery. The dwellings along
the route were draped. People lined the
sidewalks from church to cemetery.
Arriving at the cemetery, the remains
were carried to the family burial lot,
and after prayer, the body was lowered
in the grave.
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RRYAN's DISCIPLE WANTED.
Citizens of Covinxton Demand Arrest o
Popocratic Egg Thrower.

Covington, KY, October 25.-A sub.
scription was started by the Newport
Commercial yesterday to secure the best
private detective talent and attorneys for
the purpose Of ferreting out and bring
ing to punishment the perpetrators Of the
insult to Secretary Carlisle. Last even
ing the Commercial club of CovinRton
issued call for meeting of citizens,
irrespective of politics Monday evening
to repudiate the outrages and insults
offered Mr.. Carlisle and to demand Of the
mayor and city officials the prompt ar
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For the Good of the Cause.

Wheeling. W. Va, Oct. a4-Three OF
the men on the Populist state ticket have
formally resigned, and it is supposed the
Others will soon follow. The three who
resigned are: Col. Fitzgerald, candidate
for governor; ". G. Miller, candidate
for auditor, and /. H. Offner, candidate
for treasurer. All resign in favor of the
Democratic nominees and for the good
of the cause of the free and unlimited
coinage Of silver.
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ins and Two More Are Underneath
Them-Over Twenty Persons Arc In
Jured, Eight Fatally-Enginser Trying
to Make Up Time.
st. Louis, October 23.-A head on col
lision occurred on the st. Louis and San
Francisco railway, near Mesameo High
lands at 10 this morning, by which at
least nine people were killed and a
score injured. The scene of the wreck
Is Is miles west Of this city. The Val
ley Park accommodation train going east
on very fast down grade. came into
collision with the second section OF a
west bound train going to st. James,
Mo-. carrying $40 st. Louis g. A, r.
men and their families.
The impact demolished both engines
and wrecked OF derailed all the cars.
The news Of the wreck soon reached the
Union station and relief train carrying
physicians and nurses was at once sent
| out. Nins bodies were recovered, but
curing The afternoon 1t is believed a,
least two more are beneath the wreck.
~ ouo ~ AuJurou are I6Dl0 10 Q16.
The front car Of the excursion train
was commissary car. A number OF
passengers, mostly young men, were
grouped round temporary counter, eat
| ing and drinking.
| This and the next chr were completely
shattered. In the coach folio xing the
commissary car were 20 people. These
| faired badly, especially from the steam
| that poured from both boilers. Win
dows were broken to secure egress. The
car was turned completely around and
lodged alongside the oommissary car.
The seriously injured were treated and
| oaIed for at kirKwood. The others were
returned to the city at p. m.
1t is known that Engineer Dryden of
the excursion train had orders to wait al
Windsor siding, near where the collision
occurred to allow the accommodation te
| pass.
He increased his train Is speed and tried
to overhaul the first section. He was
fatally injured. The excursionists were
going to st. James, NO., to assist In the
dedication of home for the aged wild.
ows of veterans.
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ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.l


Rookland, October 25.-Dr. Francis E.
Hitchcock, one of the best known sur
geons and physicians in Maine, died at s
this morning at his residence, corner
of White and Beech streets. He was born
in Damariscotta Mills in 1847 and there
spent his boyhood days. Later he went
to Portland, fitted for Bowdoin college
and Brunswick Medical school and grad
uated from these two institutions with
high honors.
Returning to Portland he studied nm
der DIR. Tewksbury for two or three
years. At length DIR. Hitchcock came to
this city and established in practice at
the North End. Poor and unknown, he
gradually acquired q practice which at
the time of his death was very extensive
while his reputation. particularly as a
surgeon, was hardly exceeded in this
state.
He has performed some very difficult
operations and was frequently called
into consultation where notable cases
were in charge. DR.. Hitchcock was a
m EN- ber of the Portland Medical Assooia.
tion, the United States Medical Asso-
citation and Maine Medical Association,
in all three of which he had held high
Off ce. He was also a valued contributor
to medical journal pu blished in Port
land. DR.. Hitchcock was Democrat.
and as such was one Of that party IS
ablest workers and supporters in this
city and county. Among the local Offices
he has held are, member of the board
of health. trustee of the public liblary
and mem ber of the school board. His
name has often been mentioned in con-
fused to stand.
intellectually, DR.. Hitchcock was a
brilliant man. He was careful student
from youth and his ideas were broadened
by foreign travel having twice made ex-
tensive tours Of the old world, while lat
Bahamas for health. He was very fond
Of books and had fine library, as well
a. a number Of rare paintings, collected
| in his ira wells.
| Bright's disease was the real cause OF
his death, although the primary cause
| was an attuok Of rheumatic fever which
he hac had 20 years ago and which left
the heart in diseased condition.
| DIR. Hitchcock was Mason, and Odd
Fellow, standing high in both fraterni.
ties. He is survived by his wife, who ii
the daughter of ex-Mayor Case, and g
daughter. The funeral will occur Wed.
nesday.
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In Memory of John Eliot.

Newton, Mass, October 25.-Novem ber
28, 1916. Apostle to the Indians, John
Eliot preached the first sermon to the
Indians at Nonantum. now a portion of
Newton. Eliot church at Newton. named
for the distinguished apostle today ap-
propriately celebrated the event. AT the
morning service Rev. DR.. Ezra II. Bying-
ton of Newton, preached an histor cal
sermon upon the apostle. In the evening
a union meeting was held in which all
the divines of the place participated.
Both services were well attended.
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sout therIy.

bUuUH6FIy.
Local Weather Report.
Portland, October 25.-The local
weather bureau office records as to the
weather are the following:
q. m.-Barometer, 90. 1856; thermome O.
wind. W; velocity, 12: weather, clear.
p. m.-Barometer, 30.025; thermome-
ter. 36.5; dew point, $50; humidity,
7o.o; wind, NV; velocity, 8; weather,
clear.
Mean daily Thermometer. 41.0: maxi.
mum thermometer, 46.0; minimum rher-
mometer, 36.C; maximum velocity oi
wind, 10. W; total precipitation, 0.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-26

Vineyard Haven, Mass, October 25.-
Schooner Anna Il. Stevens Of Philadel-
phis, Vannaman, Jacksonville for Bos-
ton with lumber, sprunk aleak during a
heavy westerly wind last night while
between Block island and Gay head. and
arrived here this morning with about
three feet Of water in her hold. After
being pumped on she leaked but slightly
and will proceed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-26

VI where they are stopping, was surrounded
py curious people. Both were pupils at
su1oois s.,1 mere and the acquaintance, whloh
here. The candidate and his wife spent
delightful Sunday meeting old friends
and taking over with them their college
dayr. In the forenoon they attended
divine service at the Presbyterian
church. The church was crowded to the
doors.
Mr.. Bryan slept part Of the after
noon and the rest Of his spare time
was deToted to receiving friends.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-26
Trying to Break up sourke Cockran.

Evansville, Ind, October e4.-Bonrke
Cochran addressed 5000 peopls here last
night. A gang Of rowdles tried to break
up the meeting by shoating and other
disorder. They would have probably
succeeded but for the vigorous interfer-
ence of the police who elected the ring
leaders.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-26
Serious Fire at Milltown.

Calais, October pa fire in Milltown
early this morning completely destroyed
a large wooden block owned and occu-
pied by j. 8. Clark, Wholesale and re-
tail grocer and hardware. Tie effo rts of
the entire fire department., assisted by
a heavy rain, prevented the destruction
of that portion of the city. The loss ia
estimated at from SIS, COO to $40, 600; par
TALLY insured. The cause of the fire is
unknown.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-26
THE WEATHER.

Boston, October
%. Local forecas t
for Monday: Fair,
warmer; southwest
winds.
Washington, o.
tober 25. = Fore
cast for Monday
for New England :
Generally fair;
warm er; westerly
winds. shifting tC
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-26
McKinIey Not Worried.

Canton, Ohio, October 25.-Mckiniey
went tos church this morning with Ehis
brother Abner, taking advantage OF the
nne weather to walk to the place OF wor-
snip. Later in the day he took drive.
MAJOR and Mrs. Mckinley iined with
Judge Day, the Majors closest FRIEND
more. Mckinley shows no signs OIL "a
tigue or worry. He said tonight that ne
Ielt that his severest labor was over,
though he expects to be busy up to ehe
night before election.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-26
Death of Hon Andrew w. Tinkham.

Winthrop, October 25.-Hon. Andrew
". Tinkham of Monmouth, died today
after long illness of diabetes and heart
disease. He was aged 73, and was a
native of the town where he has always
lived. he was gentleman widely known
as scholar ands eminent historian.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-26

The Armenians which have been de-
tanned at Ellis island, New York, will be
released upon a bond being furnished by
Boston parties for S45.000. Another lot
of $50 is still awaiting decision.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-26
How Br yam Spent Sunday

Jacksonville, ILL.,, October 25.-All
church going Jacksonville turned out
this morning to see Mr.and Mrs. william
J. Bryan, and during the most of the
day the residence of DR.. Hiram K. Jones
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channel, the smaller up tine East river,
keeping near the Brooklyn shore as far
as East Bath street, the rear admirals
diminishing their squadrons after passing
the reviewing boat.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-26

chronic coughers are stupid bores and
should be forced to use Dr.. Bulls Cough
syrup, the only infsllihle remedy.
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A WELL KNOWN SURGEON.
Death of DR.. Francis E. Hitchcock Of
ROckland.

Studied Several Years in Portland and
Graduated From Brunswick Medical
school-Wss One of the Best Known
Physicians in thesState.
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SPOKE TO THOUSANDS.
Mr.. Reeds Cordial Greeting at wichita.
Kas.

Whicita. Kas, October "a. 24.-Speaker
Reed addressed an immense audience in
the Auditorium here this afternoon
When the speech was completed he went
to an adjoining tent which had been
raised to aeon mooate 10000 people and
m ade a second speech there.
Mr. Reed at Springfield.
Springfield, Mo-, October a4.-The chief
attraction of the great Republican rally
here yesterday was the speech of Thomas
Mr.. Reed would speak had been given,
but he was rendered an ovation upon his
arrival and the Baldwin theatre could
not accommodate half the crowd which
sought to gain admission there at p. M
Mr.. Reeds speech was necessarily brief,
as another attraction was billed at the
house at p. m.
The speaker began by a eulogy of the
Western country, and said that people
who had never visited the Western part
of the United States really knew very
little about the world in which they
lived. Arriving at things poiti cal. he
said that the great educator Of the world
was business. During the last thret
years the people had had good deal Of
business education.
1.-The great question now," said hi
lis whether they will profit by the les
sons taught" He was glad to notice thai
the foremost Democrats in this country
were among those who had profited by
this experience, and they werel doing
their duty.
He had praised them before the Chica
60 convention and he had praised then
since, for verify their works do follow
them ;" The speech was greeted
throughout with the most enthusiastic
applause and made an excellent impres
| sion.
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DR., e, B, REED,

Scientific, Botanic and Magnetic Healer,
removed from 113 Free street to AZ Brown
street, Portland, Me. Treats all old chronic
and complicated diseases that ths flesh is heir
TO- The only step necessary is to call at the
Doctors Office and let him examine your case.
All cases at Il distance treated by letter: full
name age. color of ewes and place of residence
Sl-o0 and stamp Only the best vegetable
medicines are used in my practice. Office hours
a. M to Il NJ, to p, m. oct19 I'm 1stp
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Secretary Carlisle's Reception at Bowling
Green, Ky.

Green, Ky.
q Bowling Green, KY, October 24.-Secre
tary Carlisle arrived st this morning
and was escorted from the DEL Ct by
committee of sound money lea ors to
the Morehead house, where h, hel
reception. He spoke in the opera no use
this afternoon. The building was rowd-
ed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-26
Mr. Carlisle's Answer.


Louisville, KY, October "a. 24.-Secletary
Carlisle was the guest of honor at the
Sound Money mass meeting of railway
employees of Indiana, Southern Illinois,
Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and Ala
bama at the Auditorium tonight. The
railroad men, over 49, 900 strong, marched
through Fourth street to the Auditori-
um. In beginning his speech, Mr.. Car-
Isle referred to the Covington incident
as follows: II have the most profound
respect for the honest opinion of every
man willing to have his opinions investi-
gated and discussed before his fellow
citizens in the light of reason and ex-
perience, but / have the most supreme
contempt for any man unwilling to per-
NIT his opponent to discuss the political
questions pending before the people.
Freedom of speech is one of the inali-
enable rights of man and 1t cannot be
suppressed on the soil of Kentucky"
(Applause.) Mr.. Carlisle has received
kilograms from all parts of the state con-
demning the Covington affair.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-10-26
A STATE IN SORROW.
All Georgia Mourns Loss Of Its Gifted
Son.

Funeral Services of tho Late Ex-Speaker
Charles r. Crisp Yesterday-Remains
Consigned to Family Burial Place at
Americus,
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RETURNS WILL Be SLOW
Secret Ballot Will Delay Count Elec-
tion Night.
RESULT MAY NOT BE KNOWN FOR
SEVERAL DAYS.

Vote of Cleveland and Cincinnati Will
Give Accurate Idea of Ohio Result,
and Cook County in Illinois--In Other
Middle and Western States Long Wait
Expected Unless There Is Landslide.
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A FATAL EXCURSION.
Terrible Accident On a st. Louis
Railroad.
EXCURSION TRAIN PLUNGES INTO
AN ACCOMMODATION.

Nine Bodies Already Taken From the Ru-
ins and Two More Are Underneath
Them-Over Twenty Persons Arc In
jured, Eight Fatally-Enginser Trying
to Make Up Time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-23
LITERARY CLUB UNION.
Programme for the Annual Meeting
at COnnersyfIIe.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
CONNERSvILLE. Ind. May 22-The va
rious committees of the local literary clubs
are quite busy in their preparations for the
entertainment OF the Indiana Union of Liter
airy Clubs convention, to be held in this city
June 3. and 5. Up TO date two hundred OF
the delegates from all over the State, have
sent in their names. and fully fifty more
are expected. Following is the programme,
as arranged by the committee:
,Wednesday. June 3-2 p. m: Organ solo,
Mrs. Margaret Ludlow; invocation, Rev.
Charles Little. address of welcome Hon j.
n Huston; address by the president. 1.-THE
Art OF Criticism" Mrs. o. w. Conner, Of
Man a Perfect Whole" Mrs Jennie Raw
Ormsby, OF Fort Wayne; appointment OF
committees; music, Misses Nellie Sinks, Bes-
ton by the literesry Clubs Of ConnersvilIe
In honor Of the officers and delegates of the
Literary Dnion, at the parlors of the McFar-
June 40 a. M: Programme arranged by
the Matinee Musicale of Lafayette. las y.
the future of the Literary Union: music
Miss Retta j. Shenk the Work Of the
Constituent Clubs:'' music. Miss Cora Allen;
report or committee on nominations; clubs
unite in rendering an entertainment to the
officers. delegates and visitors. 4:30 D. m:
Wills orwin. in miscellaneous programme,
including his original monodram. D. M:
Musical prelude. under the direction of E.
Dwight Johnston; address by May Wright
Sewall, Current Tendencies in Education"
June 80 a. m. Reports of committees;
election of officers; THE Centennial OF In
diana in 1900 by Jacob p. Dunn. Indian
apolis; The Lilies. the Lion and the Eagle"
s. ". Sayier. Huntington; introduction of
new officers: adjournment
Particular attention is called TO the gen.
eral discussion Of 1.-The Future of the Liter
airy Union" and Work of the Constituent
Cubs" The delegates are requested to come
with suggestions. SO as to make this discus
sion of practical benefit.
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CITY NEWS NOTES.

Rev. DR.. Lowton, of Brooklyn, N. Y, will
fill the pulpit at the Ninth Presby
Church tomorrow.
afternoon with Mrs William R. Myers. 992
North Meridian street.
The monthly meeting, of the Boys Club
board will be neld Tuesday afternoon at the
rooms, GA East Court street.
Rev. J.. NJ. Driver, of Marion, Ind, will
fill the pulpit of the Central-avenue NJ. 4.
Church tomorrow morning and evening.
The tenth and last of The series of organ
recitals by Mr.. w. Il. Donley Will De gwen
Church.
The ladies of the First Presbyterian
Church will hold a cake sale in the parlors
Of the church THIS of cc and to
usual cakes will be for sale.
William Gordon, painter. living at the
corner. of Mississippi and washington
was removed TO the City Hospital.
Last Saturday night Sergeant John Lowe
lost a fine gold band ring which was
marked with the MASONIC and Knights Of
from his finger while handling tramp.
Mrs A b. Mitchell will conduct the gos-
pei service Sunday evening al the Young
os car w hs 9Se be Ts
Mary Teas has charge of the music for the
day.
The concert to be given from the balcony
of the When Building tonight, viii vary
only music composed by Indianapolis COM
posers. much of which Is familiar to the
public.
The meeting at the College-avenue Bap-
charge of the indianapolis Young Woman S
Christian Temperance Union. Mrs. L. NJ.
Beck. Of bloomington: Ind, president Of the
on THE Rebuilding of the Wall"