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12 TIIE SUNDAY OKEGOXIAN, PORTLAN3?, OCTOBER 7, 1906. mm BLAMES HIS SUPERIORS Says He Accepted Wo Money Without Consent of Gritz macher and Bruin. ACCUSES LOU HARTMAN Dismissed Patrolman Asserts . That Detectives Hartman and Vaughn "Jobbed" Him Because Ho Arrested Their Stool Pigeon. For the first time since he was charged with accepting money contrary to the rules and regulations of the police de partment, ending in his final dismissal from the force. John A. Mears yesterday told his side of the story. He makes a sensational charge against ex-City De tective Lou Hartman. whom he declares entered into a plot to "job" him, and states that lack of system and ability upon the part of Acting-Chief Gritz macher and Captain and Inspector Bruin, are the cause of his downfall. While I was an acting detective, in company with Sergeant Jones, I arrested Fred Gordon, alias Frank. Smith, charged .with burglarizing the store of L. Gold berg. " said Mears. "Gordon told me that I had better not arrest him. and said to Jones and me. 'I'm a friend of Detectives Hartman and Vaughn: in Jail I . can't help you new men. but out of Jail, I might give you valuable tips.' "Gordon was locked up, notwithstand ing bis little talk about Hartman and Vaughn and his proffered service to us. and is now awaiting trial in the Circuit Court for burglary. The Gordon affair was the beginning of my trouble, and I feel certain that Hartman and Vaughn plotted against me, on that account. I arrested their friend, and they took this means of retaliation. Chief and Captain Knew. "Now. they say I took money from Allen & Lewis. I never saw any member ' of the firm, and what I did was done under the direction of Chief Gritzmacher and Captain Bruin. The Chief showed himself to be incompetent for his posi tion when he allowed Hartman to accept from Allen & Lewis $40 expense money, to be used by me in an investigation of a robbery case at Seaside. That money should have been handled by the Chief. I used $35.25 in six days' investigation and still retain $4.75 that belongs to Allen & Lewis. I never have been able to find out from Chief Gritzmacher or Cap tain Bruin what to do with the $4.75. Hartman was discharged for incompe tency meanwhile, and the Chief has not bean able to figure out yet what I should do with the $4.75. That shows him up to poor advantage again and proves that haa he handled the money himself he wou'd not be In this dilemma now. "The fact of the matter is there Is no Chief of Police in Portland. The depart ment has no 'head and things are In bad shape. I worked on the Allen & Lewis case with the full knowledge and con cent of Chief Gritzmacher and Captain Bruin and took no money they knew not of. I am not officially advised of my dismissal from the force, but consider The Oregonian's statement to that effect Just as good, so I am free to talk with out feeling that I shall be disciplined for telling the plain truth I have the right of appeal, but I shall not bother with an appeal, for I am working at the plasterers' trade at $5.50 a day. as com pared with ISO a month in the police de partment. I think I know better than to lose any more time over a Job on the police force. I feel that I have been misrepresented by my enemies and my good name injured, but when the publio reads my side I shall feel satisfied." POLICE AT LOGGERHEADS Criminals Allowed to Go Tjnpunished f at San Francisco. SAX FRANCI9CO. Oct. 6 (Special.) It Is charged by newspapers here that poli tics in the Police Department is seriously handicapping the efforts of the force to apprehend the two murderous thugs who looted the Japanese Golden Gate Bank, slew the vice-president and pounded the cashier over the head with an iron blud geon until he was almost dead. The de partment seemed demoralized over the struggle now progressing as to who shall head the detectives, and within 12 hours not an arrest has been made, nor is there the shadow of a clew to promise one. Ed Wren, whom Chief Dinan wants to make .inspector of police, appears to be unable to handle the situation, and mat ters in the upper office are at a stand still, with Acting Mayor Gallagher de manding Captain Duke to take command and infuse a mild solution of brains into the work, while Dinan Is. equally deter mined not to accept the programme. Robbed of Diamond Brooch. SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 6. Special.) Mrs Mary E. Mortimer, of 3377 Twenty elxth street, while returning home at a 3ate hour last night, after spending the evening with a woman who la ill, was at tacked and severely beaten by a young man, who accosted her at Twenty-first and Mission streets, robbed her of a valu able diamond brooch and tried to commit a more heinous assault upon her while she was unconscious from the effect ot his brutal attack. After a long struggle Mrs. Mortimer freed herself from the brute's grasp. He ran away, and she hurried to the Mission police station, where she gave a close description of her assailant. The police think that they will be able to capture the man. Preble Pulled Off Rocks. SANTA BARBARA. Cal., Oct 6. The torpedo-boat destroyer Preble went on the rocks on the coast north, of here at g o'clock last night while going to the assistance of the steam schooner Shasta. After an hour's work by the destroyer Paul Jones and two launches, the Preble was pulled off the rocks. But little damage was done to the Preble which proceeded to the wreck of the Shasta. The Shasta Is still on the rocks, and at last reports was rapidly going to pieces. All hope of saving her is abandoned. The Preble, which was In command of Lieutenant Freeman, went ashore during a dense fog. v Survivors of the Shasta. SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 6. The steamer Roanoke arrived here this morn ing from San Pedro, bringing one boat and 11 men from the wrecked steamer Shasta. Appeal In Williamson Case. SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 6. Argument on appeal was heard before the United States Circuit Court of Appeals yester day In the oase of John Newton Will iamson, ex-member of Congress; Dr. Van Gesner and -Marion R. Biggs, who were oonvlcted at Portland, Or., of subornation of perjury in connection with the land fraud cases. In employ ing. It is alleged, over 100 persons to make fraudulent entries of Govern ment lands. The convicted men were represented by A. S. Bennett and H. S. Wilson. Francis J. Heney, Special As sistant Attorney-General of the United States, and W. C. Bristol, United States District Attorney at Portland, repre sented the Government. Judges Erskine M. Ross and William B. ' Gilbert occu pied the bench. The case was submitted. WAS PIONEER OF YAMHILL George A. Maddox Passes Away at His Home In Amity. George Anthony Maddox, who died at his home in Amity September 25. after a lingering illness, was one of the well known pioneer residents of Yamhill County. He was 83 years, 8 months and 7 days old at the time of his death and had been a resident of Amity for many years. Mr. Maddox was born in Sumner county, Tenn., and in early childhood moved with his parents to Indiana, and later to Monroe county, Mo. In 1849 Mr. Maddox enlisted in the war with Mexico, and six years later was mar ried to Caroline C. Woodson. His wife. three daughters, Mrs. J. R. Sawyer, of Portland, and Mrs R. W. Lancefleld and Mrs. George W. Bridwell. of Amity, and one son. B. W. Maddox. of Rose burg, survive him. During the greater portion of his life Mr. Maddox was a member of the Christian Church. DENIES HE IS SIMPKINS Suspect Arrested In Mexico Resem bles Alleged Steunenberg Murder. BISBF.Fi, Ariz., Oct. 6. A report reached here tonight that Simpkins, wanted for the murder of ex-Governor Steunenberg and a member of the West ern Federation of Miners, was arrested at Cananea, Mexico, on Monday last. The prisoner denied that he was Simpkins and alleged he had worked among the mines in the Cananea district for the last two years. He admitted, however, that he knew Simpkins and that he had been connected with the federation in Cripple Creek. His description tallies exactly with that sent out by the Pinkerton agency. The suspect made a daring attempt to escape when apprehended. Officers in the United States were notified at once and a Pinkerton agent is said to have arrived In Cananea tonight and to have $ald that the identification is positive. OIL LAMP IS EXPLODED Man Arrested In Mexico Resembles Alleged Steunenberg Murderer. SAN JOSE. Oct. 6 (Special.) By the explosion of a kerosene lamp in her resi dence at 528 North Whitney street la6t night. Mrs. Samuel Kingston was so seri ously burned that she died at O'Connor's Sanitarium early this morning. At the time of the explosion Samuel Kingston, the husband of the victim, was in anvin toxlcated condition and neighbors declare that he made no attempt to fescue his wife. Kingston was taken Into custody by the police, but was released this morn ing when it appeared that he was not responsible for the accident. The dead woman was a prominent member of the Woman's Relief Corps and was 63 years of age. Cashier Twice Found Guilty. NEWARK. O., Oct. 6. Cashier Lin gafelter, who wrecked ' the Newark Savings Bank two years ago, was found guilty of forgery on a new trial today after the Jury had been out 18 hours. He was cashier of the savings bank, and was highly thought of by New ark people. t T i X , 1 f X "J i if - t I L' ' ," -:; ; I Oeorge Antnony ALuiUox. f 1 . . . i MISS MICKEL, OF MOUNT ANGEL, CHAMPION OREGON HOPPICKER MISS MARIE MICKEL, of Mount Angel, has the reputation of be ing the champion woman hop picker in Oregon. What is more, it is said that Miss Mlckel remains to meet her better when it comes to picking hops, even among men. She has picked in most of the largest fields in Oregon, and has never worked with anyone man or woman who could fill as many boxes as she in the same length of time. She picks hops without leaves or trash, and her boxes never have to be sorted over. Miss Mickel takes to picking hops like Sandwich Islanders take to water. In fields where she has worked she never labored particularly hard, but when the day was over she lalways had more money coming to her than anyone else. She has a knack about the work that is possessed by few. When working it does not appear as though she is picking with unusual rapidity, but her boxes fill at a won derful pace. She works very easily, yet extremely fast. When laboring a full day Miss Mick el can easily make $S. Usually she goes to work at about 7 o'clock in the morning and remains at her labors until about 3 o'clock in the afternoon, with an hour or an hour and a half off for dinner at noon. In these compara tively short hours she will average more than $5. Her father owns a hopyard near Mount Angel, where Miss Mlckel had her first experience as a hopplcker. She takes a real delight in picking, and when her father's yards are cleaned out she goes to the fields of her neigh bora. It is love of the work more than TO SEE False Guides Wantonly Kill Colorado Prospectors. MURDER IN NEW MEXICO Confess Intention to Kidnap Men's Wives, "Who Escape Horrible Fate Through Prompt Discovery and Capture of Assassins. ALBUQUERQUE, N. M-. Oct. 6 (Spe cial.) Details of the murder of two Den ver prospectors in the Manzano "moun tains, four miles south of Sals Station, on the Eastern Railroad in Socorro Coun ty, New Mexico, by two Mexicans, have Just been received here. The murdered men were John MoClough and James Bil lingsley. They were making an overland prospecting trip with their wives. The murderers are Elizo Valles and Carlos Sals. Both have been arrested and have confessed. They say they committed the crime to kidnap the widows, whom they also expected to murder. The double murder occurred September 28. The Mexicans called at the camp of Coloradans and offered to lead the men to a point where fresh water could be found. The prospectors accepted the in vitation, taking with them their auto matic guns. The Mexicans asked to be shown the guns and have the mechanism explained. After filling their canteens at the spring. Billingsley and McClough asked the Mexicans to carry their guns. The Mexicans fail behind a few feet and suddenly began firing. McClough dropped dead at the first volley. Billingsley was shot three times and ran 100 yards before he fell dead. A quick investigation by a posse disclosed the double murder. The trail of the Mexicans was found and yes terday they were captured. WOMEN'S CLUB WILL MEET First Session Since Vacation Season to Be Held Next Friday. The first meeting of the Women's Club since the vacation season will be held next Friday afjernoon, October 12, in the Elks' lodge rooms. Seventh and Stark streets, at which time Mrs. W. Wynn Johnson, the new president, will take the chair. An interesting . pro gramme has been prepared with ref erence to the vacation period, which will include five-minute papers on the sub jects of "The Beach," "The Mountains," "Travel" and "At Home," to be given respectively by Mrs. Jay Smith, Mrs. M. Baruh. Mrs. Weaver and Mrs. Burns. Mrs. Johnson will open the meeting with formal greetings as a new officer and the music of the afternoon will be given by Mrs. Neita Barlow Lawrence, a well known San Francisco soloist. Mrs. Johnson asks that each member bring a guest to this .first meeting and invites them to remain for the informal reception and buffet luncheon at the close of the programme. The club anticipates an unusually interesting and beneficial Winter's work. Delegates to the con vention of the State Federation of Women's Clubs, which meets in this city October 30, will be appointed next Friday. INTERRUPT SOCIAL GAME Detectives Make Descent on Card Party In Alblna. A very agreeable social card party at 107 Russell street, Lower Albina, was rudely interrupted last night by the In trusion of Acting Detectives Hill and Smith, who placed six players under ar rest and brought them to the police sta tion. Although no money was in evidence, chips and cards were a-plenty. E. J. Hicks, the dealer, gave $25 bail and the other five, Ed Ronas, C. Waltham. D Tauses. C. Durham and Ray Young, all prominent residents of Lower Albina, de posited $10 each with Captain Bailey for their appearance before Judge Cameron tomorrow morning. The players deny they were gambling and say they were Just having a quiet game of hearts. The detectives say that hearts are not played with chips. YOUNG VETERANS PARADE Those of Spanish War Will Reunite , and Visit President. WASHINGTON, Oct. 6. Final arrange ments for the third annual National en campment and reunion of the United Spanish War Veterans, to begin here next Monday, have been completed. The first business session will be held Monday fore noon, and the day's proceedings will con clude with a big campflre at night. Features of the second day will be the civic, military and veteran parade at 2:30 o'clock and the reception by the Lineal Society, composing the wives, mothers. 7. '.H 'V.JvvT "1 6. ,x W4 Miss Marie Mlckel. anything else that calls her to the fields. Miss Mickel is one of the 38 young women who visited the Yellowstone National Park last Summer as the guests of The Oregonian. She is well known in Portland, and is immensely popular, both at Mount Angel and in this city. ASK GUNS sisters and daughters of soldiers of the war with Spain, in the evening. After the forenoon business session on Wednesday, October 10. the Spanish War Veteran and their ladies will be received by President Roosevelt at the White Hous at 2:30 o'clock. In the evening there will be a reception at the Ebbitt House by the ladies' auxiliaries to the National officers and distinguished guests. The election of officers will take place Thursday morning and the guests will be taken on a complimentary sail down the Potomac in the afternoon. At night there will be a banquet, to which the President and Cabinet officers. Army and Navy officers and prominent citizens will be Invited. There will be a pilgrimage to Mount Vernon and to the National Cemetery at Arlington, with services at the monu ment erected to the dead of the war with Spain by the Colonial Dames on Friday. Sightseeing and a trip to Fort Myers to witness the Cossack drill of the regular cavalry will conclude the events on Saturday. LOSES MILLIONS ANNUALLY Congress Must Reform Second Class Mail Rate Law. NEW YORK, Oct. 6. The Congressional committee which has been investigating the carrying of second-class mail matter by the Postofflce Department decided to day to adjourn the hearing to Washing ton, where representatives of the Period ical Publishers' Association will be heard on November 26. F. C. Madden, Third Assistant Postmaster-General, said: "I think that beyond question the Post- office Department has established its case namely, that the present laws regulat ing secona-ciass matter are out of date and practically nullified by present prac tices beyond the control of the depart ment as now equipped, and that a real and effective enforcement would be in jurious to the publishing interests. There are many persons now enjoying the privi lege of the second-class rates In violation of the Intent and purpose of the statutes to the detriment of the postal" revenues amounting to millions annually. "From the hearings, the correctness of this is specially conceded by the publish ers themselves. They seem to be sub tantially agreed that a reformation of the laws is Imperative. Just what view the committee will take or what action it will propose, if any, no one at this time can say." WILL WITHDRAW COAL LAND President Will Stop Sales Until Con gress Changes Law. WASHINGTON, Oct. 6. Jt is understood that the President has finally made up his mind to withdraw all coal lands not al ready taken up under the land laws of the United StaUs. The expectation is that he will, by a special message, re quest Congress to change the statutes, but that meanwhile he will himself tem porarily withdraw the coal lands from further entry. It is stated, however; that before the withdrawal can take place the Geological Survey must determine exactly which are the coal lands of the country, as a basis for the order. MORAN BROS.' BID EXORBITANT Government Will Readvertise Plans for Columbia River Lightship. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, Oct. 6 The Department of Commerce and Labor today rejected the bid of Moran Bros, for the construction of a steel steam single-propeller light vessel to be stationed at the mouth of the Co lumbia River. Theirs was the only bid received and the price asked was consid ered exorbitant. The department Is will ing to award this contract to Pacific Coast shipyards, providing a satisfactory bid is received. Plans will be immediately re advertised in the hope that other coast builders will compete. GRISCOM WILL GO TO RTJSSH Will Succede Meyer When He Enters Rosevelt's Cabinet. WASHINGTON. Oct 6. It is understood that Lloyd Griscom, at present Ambassa dor to Brazil, is to be transferred to St. Petersburg in place of Ambassador Meyer when the latter becomes a member of President Roosevelt's Cabinet. Medal as Reward of Heroism. WASHINGTON. Oct 6.-MaJor Paul Straub, a surgeon of the United States Army, was presented with a medal of honor today by President Roosevelt, in the presence of many prominent officers, as a recognition of heroism at Ofs, Selm. boles, Luzon, on December 21, 1S9S. when he voluntarily exposed himself to the fire of the enemy in repelling an attack of In surgents and at great, risk to his own life rushed to the rescue of a wounded soldier and carried him to a place of safety. i France Must Rest on Sunday. PARIS. ' Oct.- 6. Interior Minister Cle menceau and Police Prefect Leplne have decided that the Sunday rest law must be observed and the permission granted certain establishments to remain open Sunday until noon has been withdrawn. Wants Saloon at Troutdale. Louis Helming yesterday filed a petition with the County Commissioners asking that a license be granted him to conduct a saloon at Troutdale, Multnomah County. The petition is signed by 77 legal voters of precinct 78. Grand Duke Wearies of Wife. 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