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THE OREGON SUNDAY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, SUNDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 18, 1904. FIFTY BURGLARIES IN SEVENTEEN DAYS That It the Record that Stares Chief of Police Hunt in the Face. THESE WERE REPORTED. MANY WERE SUPPRESSED In Only a Few Instances Have the Criminals Been Ar rested and Punished. Bine Dc. 1 about iO burglaries have bean reported to the police. The num ber of captures of thieves compared with the number of oaaes in which nothing whatever haa been accompllahad forms a rocord which Chief Hunt Is not likely to produce In support of his contention that his 'system" is excellent. Really good work has been dona In nrvrral Instances, but auch performances have been by detectives pursuing their own devices. A great deal haa been ac complished by patrolman, but the brunt of thief -catching neceaaarlly has fallen on the detective branch of the depart ment. Perhaps the most notable captures were those of Frank K. Drown and Charlea Keith by Detectives Snow and Kerrigan. Theae men, formerly employed aa switchmen by the Northern Terminal company, are accused of robbing the railway companlea of goods valued at thousands of dollara. In fact, the ex act amount of their larcenies la unknown, Keith was apprehended at Oakland, Cal., on advtcee received from Snow and Ker rigan. They have been bound over to answer to th grand Jury. Detective Day succeeded In locating and fastening the guilt for the tnoft of money from Mrs. W. M Harris st th Hotel Scott on Frank Seeley, a bellboy. He waa arrested st Ashland by request of Detective Day. Stolen Property round. It Is owing to Detective Welner that Mrs, H. Sealey. believed to be a clever female "confidence' operator, was taken Into custody and forced to leave the city. Working together. Detectives -Pay and Welner nave also recovered considerable stolen property, tncludtng two valuable diamond rings. Detective Hartman has located and arrested several thieves, who escaped prosecution, and recovered some properly. With the addition of two cases of arson snd two hold-ups, the following forms a list of the principal thefts re ported to the department, on which noth ing has been accomplished: Jewelry wss lost by Mrs. M. Pfell of III Thirteenth street, including a dia mond cravat pin ringed with rubles and a diamond locket. Silver Inlaid toilet articles were atolen at the same Hoc. Rector Arnwlne. a Shantko rancher, waa robbed of $205 by crooka at a pre tence peker awme-ln the Star saloon, the money being given one of the "pin vers" on the strength of a bogus check for $786. A. moving picture machine, with films and other accessories, valued at $200. the property of J. Yamagachl. , waa stolen from a car lying In the yards of the Terminal company. While paying; off the crew of th steamer Redondo. $130 was stolen from the skipper. Many Bnrglarles Beported. Break! n Into the Norton house, at Twelfth snd Morrison streets, a burglar ohtalned several articles of wearing apparel belonging to H. Allen. C. K ' Conner, the reataurateur of 10$ Irving street, mourns the loss of money, mi overcoat, a ault case and other port able articles. F. J. Browning, a First street barber, lost $37. SO on a worthless check. The Identity of the man who paaaed the check la known, but he haa not been located. James Platte claimed that he was robbed of $42 at the police station while being sesrehed before being Im prisoned on the charg of being drunk. No Investigation of the charge has been made. D. W. Stuart was held up on Four teenth street, between Main and Salmon treat, and robbed of $11. Bins Stolen from T. M. a A. A valuable diamond ring waa stolen from -Frank C. Houghton at the T. M. C A. building. It. Roasnberg lost a ring at the T. M. AGED CAPTAINS SPV QUEER OCEAN YARNS Several deep water captains in port are convinced that there Is such a thing as a sea serpent; they assert positively that they have seen him "with their own eyes." and, therefore, cannot be mistaken. 'I saw a sea aerpent a couple of years ago," aald George Jorgenaon yesterday afternoon. "I waa beating up th Pa cific coast In a square-rigger, north of th equator, when I saw a eight which chilled my blood. It waa a serpent. It waa about $0 feet long, to "feet across the beam and looked to be about six feet deep. Th reptile appeared to be nearly all out of water, and was beaded straight toward us, coming at the rate of 30 knota an hour, as near a I could Judge. It had a horrible looking head, which It shook In a menacing manner several feet above the ses. Juat about th time we wero expecting the approaching aerpent to run Into our ahlp and wreck her. It changed Its course, and, much to the re lief Tf all aboard, disappeared from view." "I saw that self-same serpent; de clared Chris Andersen,' who had listened attentively to the narrative, "that one or another. But I do not believe he waa more than five feet deep and 46 feet long. However, I am wiling to wager that It waa the same aerpent. I waa In th same waters of which you speak, whan he made his appearance bff the pert bow. It Is .possibly that there are several down there belonging to the same family, and I may have seen one of the younger members. Leastways, the one I saw waa not. more than 45 feet long, but In every other repct excepting the width he was exactly th same a you have deacrlbed. Moreover, he acted In precisely the same way. dashing off in an opposite direction when he got a good view of use. The aea was calm, but he churned the wavea to foam, and left a white fraxxled wake like the one that follows abaft the ISlder when she's breaking records." "There are undoubtedly sea serpents," spoke up J. A- Anderson, who haa spent many years at aea. 'but they are so rare that they are aeldom aeen. But, chang ing the subject, did you ever notice bow difficult a matter It la to kill a shark ' I remember that upon one occasion we caught one of these fish, and by memie of cables pinioned him to the deck. Then we stripped him of every particle of flesh, nothing remaining but his bony skeleton. This operation was completed at about o'clock in the morning. At sundown f the same evening one of file boys gave that skeleton a kick, and It switched up what was left of Its tall and nearly awept him overboard. The skele ton sppeared to be as full of life aa when it was covered with flesh. I do not be lieve that life departed from that shark until the following morning." "Let's have a Dawaon cocktail," aald Captain Jorgenaon; "it's on me. I told mine first."' C. A building. Both rings were taken from lockera while the ownera were In the gymnasium. W. Melton, a Burnslde restaurant keeper, was choked and robbed of $6.15. Nineteen heavy timbers were stolen from the vicinity of the new Pacific Coast coal bunkers at the foot of Co lumbia street, and floated down the river. While Frank Gardner was sleeping In . .hair at I.tvrnno1 Liz's" dive, at Second and Davia atreets, $6 was taken from his pocket. A gold watch and chsln and a pocket book containing $3 were stolen from Japanese servants of Arthur C Newlll. who conducta an academy ror Doys ana young men st 940 Corbett street. W. J. Robinson, of 180H Fourth street, lost s milt of clothes, a cravat pin, a fountain pen and underwear. Umbrella and Chewing Gum. An overcoat was stolen from W. H. Headlv of 43 Grand avenue, aa well as a number or articles or smau vaiue. A quantity of chewing gum was stolen from the showcase in a store conducted by U W. Schwarta, at 43 North Third atreet A thief entered the rooming - house at Second and Davis -streets, conducted by the Salvation Army and carried away a quantity of clothing. A ,..! v a-nM. handled umbrella dis appeared from the office of the Portland Lumber company, at is renygrove atreet. The residence of Mrs. E. Morrison, at 2H First street, was broken Into and a pocketbook containing a smsll mount of money and a pair of gold-rlmmed eye glasses were taken. Cigars. Tool and Overcoat. The cigar store of Cowan 4V" Hlllman. 10 Russell street, was broken Into and cigars, pipe and other artlciea were stolen. Severn! thefts of tools were reported. 8. C. Baker of aft Bast Grant street lost carpntr tools from a cheat at th Southern Pacific car shops. A lsrge number of tool were also stolen from a cheat placed for aafe keeping in a barn at Hast Ninth and Kaat Stark streets. Thy belonged to P. J. Burn of 29f Sul . ea4 afjaajt: . ; C. F. Sehmeer Tost an overcoat from the Portland club saloon the day before the sheriff closed tli place. A young man who represented himself to be an employe of th Pacific States Telephone A Telegraph company opened a telephone box at No 42$ Alder street and took all the money It contained. Mia l. Hartman reported the robbery. During the past week a large number of checks to which the names of grocery firms were forged have been passed. About 20 Instances In which money was secured on these spurious checks, used In payment of articles purchased, have been reported. THUG MURDERS AN OAKLAND POLICEMAN Murderer Apparently Thought Question Asked Another Was Intended for Him. SHERIFF WORD WILL ENFORCE THE LAW WANTED 50 experienced salespeople at one In our different de partments. Apply. Monday, a. m.. st Superintendent s desk, first floor. olds, womncAir sure. Sheriff Tom Word, who waa 'enjoying a vllt In California, lias returned In post lisste to be on the ground snd repel alle gations that there was an ulterior motive In his temporary absence from the city. He arrived yeaterdsy morning, accom panied bv Mrs. Word. The occasion of his sudden return was the reception i of Information that his departure waa for the purpose of allowing the gam blers to resume operations. His appearance In Judge George's court yesterday morning to listen to the opinion on the M. 0. Nease poolroom demurrer waa the flrat Intimation that he waa In the rlty. Speaking of the future policy of his office, the sheriff said: "The policy heretofore In vogue in this office will be continued without deviation by a halr'a breadth from the etrtct enforcement of the law. as In the past. Any rumora to the contrary may be accounted aa Ilea manufactured from whole cloth by enemlea of law and order." iSpeelel Dispatch bj Leased Wire to The Journal) Oakland. Cal.. Dec. 17. Policeman George W. Brown waa shot snd almost Instantly killed, by a footpad at Twenty alxth atreet arid Broadway at 7:20 o'clock thla evening. The murderer Is still at large. The shooting occurred at the north west corner of the street, almost directly opposite the Providence hospital. Three shots were fired by the thug, one of them entering the right shoulder of the policeman, and the other taking effect three Indies above the left breast. , Brown, who was a mounted policeman, waa at the corner of Broadway and Twenty-sixth street when J. H. McKay aped by him on a wheel on the sldewslk. McKay, who resides at 1069 Clay street, was on hi way to the Providence hos pitsl to visit a sick friend. As he crossed the street Brown dismounted from his horse and called to him: 'Heie. don't ride Ihnt wheel on the sldewslk.' McKay by this time had dlamounted and his back was toward the policeman. While he waa placing his wheal against the side of the steps of the hospital, he heard Brown call to him: "Coitw here. I want to speak to you." At the ssme Instant three shots rang ont In rapid succession. McKsy turned and aaw Brown across the street, stag gering. He heard him cry "Murder' Murder! I am shot.' At the same time McKay saw the flee ing form of a man on Twenty-sixth street, hurrying toward Telegraph avn eue. Less than 10 minutes before the mur der, M. C, Herse,y. a lad of 18, who re sides st 318 Twenty-second street, had been held up at Twentieth and Harrison streets by a masked man. clothed In a dark suit and wearing a soft hat. Cover ing Mersey with a revolver, the footpad ordered him to throw up his hands, and then went through his pockets, secur ing $1.75. The thug then told the fright ened boy to stand where he was, and dis appeared in the direction of Webster street. It is supposed thst this footpad is the same who murdered Policeman Brown. MANY PASS CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION Of the $0 applicants who recently took the civil service examinations for lieu tenants and captains In the Ore depart ment, 14 were successful. The pspers were marked at s meeting of the civil service commission held yesterdsy af ternoon. B. V. Hale, a new man In the depart ment. Tecelved the high mirk of 99 70 per cent. Others who were pnssed by the commission were: J. W. Steven. 98 per cent; J. I,. Masson. 93; Thomas J. Synnott. 92; Charles W. Howard. 91:1 S. B. Word, 98: D. C. Bliaw. 93; A. O Helser. $3; Victor Johnson. HI; Charles 1 B. Wood. 81; U J. Gardner, si; Charles W. Smith. 79; J. E. Stevens. 79; M. Relff. 7. Several of these men slready hold po sitions as temporary lieutenants, while all the others sre In the department. The sppllcints will have to serve a time as lieutenants before they are eligible as csptalns. NAN PATTERSON TO BE STAR WITNESS Former Chorus Qirl Will Tell Story of Young's Death in Court Tomorrow. BETTING ODDS FAVOR ACQUITTAL OF GIRL Defense Expect to Complete Case So that It Will Go to Jury by Wednesday. (Special Dispatch by Leased Wire to Tn Journal) New York. Dec. 17. Preparation arc being made today by counsel for th defense of Nan Patterson for th pre sentation of their side of the story as io how "Caeaar" Young met his death, when th trial of the former chorua girl la resumed. It has been definitely de cided by Mr, Levy and his asaociate to put in testimony, and the atrongeat wit ness will be Nan Patterson herself. So widespread la th Interest In th trial and so doubtful I the outcome, that wager are being made on th re sult. In a Broadway hotel la the record of a bet of $100 to $60, made between a prominent sporting man, to take th large end. and the clerk of the hotel, that the accused young woman will be freed by the ejury. Present indication are that the case will go to the Jury before Wednesday, as the Introduction of testimony by the defense will lake two day. To save time. Mr. Lew will waive bis right to outline his case before the Jury. The witnesses to be produced by the defense will be chiefly expert, who will be prepared to contest the theories advanced by the experts of the pros. I'utlon, particularly the statement of Dr. Charles Phelps, whose sssertlon that the bullet which killed Caesar Young was fired at a distance of from three to five Inchea, Is one of the strongest points adduced by the proaecution. MACHINE SEEKING TO SHELVE WORD (Continued from Page On.) heelers upon either the city or the county payroll, and the creation of a tax collecting department would provide for aome of the moat useful of them. There are difficulties, however. In the way of the scheme, for t doubtful wheibir the Multnomah delegation can be induced to. give unanimous support to th pro posed legislation. Governor Chamber lain would doubtless veto It, and without th solid backing of the delegation St might not be possible to pass the bill over the veto. The problem la one of many that are cauatng the machine leadera anxious thought. TRIED TO BRIBE HIM (Continued from Page One.) Two carloads of small fir trees passed Gervals this week bound for Sen Frsn clsco snd the east to be used for Chrlst mss trees. or bis bid may be rejected, i do not consider thst I have done anything wrong in selling out. Our company i till responsible for the proper con struction of the bridge." Mr. Butler refused to gl-e the name of the material man who came to him or the amount received, saying they were private affair of the company. He admitted, however, that the material man was simply working a an agent of George F. Heauner, who now has the contract. Heusne'r declined to aay anything about the matter laat night. Councilman Rumelln, who is said to have heen the councilman to make th proposition to City Engineer Elliott to award the contract to the San Fran cisco firm, laughed at the story. He said he would stake his reputation for veracity against that of Mr. Elliott. Much excitement was occasioned yes terday afternoon In city hall and court houae circles when It wss learned that the grand Jury wn Investigating th charges made by Ferdinand joplln against Councilman Slgler. The story of the alleged extortion of the council man has been known to msny for some time, but It wss never thought that the mutter would be taken up by the grand Jury. Contractor Joplln was before th grand Jury all morning. It la ssld that he not only told what he knew, but that he was made to present the notes in evidence. There were Several other wit nesses celled on the case. LIES IN AGONY ENTIRE NIGHT BY ROADSIDE (Hneelsl Dispatch to The Jours!.) Harpster. Infl.. Dec. 17. John McDeod was kicked by s horse while some dts tsnce from his home yesterday and lay all night by the roadside suffering un told agony and unable to move. He waa picked up thla morning and taken to his home, where he dlea today. Christmas Spectacles Nothing that you could get for your parents or grandparenta would give aa much satisfaction snd pleasure a a pair of the Oregon Optical company's perfect fitting glasses. With every psir of glasaes sold w give an order that en title the holder to be fitted by us or on their special prescription without extra charge. Oregon Optical Co. . ITS fourth St.. T. M. O. A. aid. PRODUCE MERCHANTS ENJOY BANQUET Stories of the Street Told by Business Men at the Com mercial Club. The Produce Merchants' association enjoyed a delightful banquet at the Commercial club last night. There were msny Impromptu speeches, and wit. wine and business secrets flowed freely. The dining-room was beautifully decorated with roses, ferns and carnations. The following were the talks: Thom ss Farrell, "How to Mske Money Sell ing Chickens on 5 Per Cent"; R. B. Hoa klns. "The Profit In Orange"; B. W. Arts, "How I Brought a Steamer Load ed With Apples Brom Co Bay"; W. A. Mansfield. "Reclaratlon "; H. W. Monger. "A Skin Game"; Charles Levy, "Sprouts"; E. A. Ham lord. "Cull Ap plea." Those present were: W. H. Chapln, of the W. B. Olafk Co.; Charles L Levy, of Lev v & 8plgl: W A. Mans field. Bell & Co.; Thomaa G. Barrell. Kverdlng v Barrell; W. B. Glafke. Olsfke Co.: B. W. Ailss. Mark Levy, of Mark Levy Co.; J. P. L,udlam: of Glafke Co.; H. W. Metager. George W. Pawls. H. C. Thompson, of Daverrpbrt Thompson Co.; George N. Pesrson, of Pearson-Page Co.t R M. -Mamford and C. Rltterspachners of Psge a Bon. ANNUAL ELECTION OF MYSTIC SHRINERS Annual election of offlcera of Al Kader temple, nobles of the Mystic Shrine, waa held last evening at Maaonlc temple, and resulted as follows: Illustrious po tentate, George H. Hill, who waa unan imously re-elected for the third time; illustrious chief rabban. D. W. Taylor; illustrious assistant rabban. J. C. Mack; Illustrious high priest and prophet, 1.. G. Clark; llluatriou oriental guide, Archie Thurtow; treasurer. J. M Mod son. re corder, B. O. Whltehouae, who was re elected for the ltth time. J. O. Mack. Stgmund 8lchel, George H. Hyland and John H. Hall were elected grand repre sentatives to the Imperial council. ll luatriou Potentate Hill made the' fol lowing appointment: Robert I.utke, first ceremonial master: D. O. Tomas lnl. aecond ceremontnl master. J.. P. Moffett, director; A. H. Wlllett, marshal. C. B. Wigand, captain of the guard; Howard Davis, outer guard. The next grand ceremonial of th temple, for In itiation of candidal, will be held about January 13. Reports of the recorder and th tress urer showed the temple to be In an excellent financial condition. During the last year II sons of the desert were Initiated. The temple lost by death the following members": A. G. Dawrenee, O. R. Shaw, It. B. Chemin. George Lilly. P. B. Morey. George P. Hughes, Dr. GeorgeH. Chnce. Daniel C. McKercher. John Dukehart. A. P. Nash, B. C. Dobler and Seymour Chlpman. IDAHO COP WORKS A MODERN MIRACLE (special Dispatch to The Jearsil.) Moacow, Ida.. Dec. 17. A fake cripple who was begging on the streets of the city today began cursing a crowd of cltl sens he. mi t did not bestow Its shek els on him more generously. When ar rested his anger became more violent and his actlona similar to, those of an Insane man. Me started to tear his clothes to shreds and then threw a handful of -money Into the street snd hooted at the crowd as It picked up the coin. On the wsy to the Jell he threw his crutches away and walked ns briskly an th cop. He aald that he had served a term In the Mon tana penitentiary, and on his release hsd set fire to the town of Deer Lodge, snd that he would do the same by Mos row when he was released. THERE'S TIME ENOUGH In which to have your clothes made to order for Christmas if you come to NICOLL Fashionable fabrics pleasingly tailored at prices all can afford Bull Dress and Tuxedo Suits a specialty. Garments to order In day If required. Satisfaction guaranteed In all caaes. 108 Third Street 108 Third Street Diamonds and Watches On Easy Payments for Christmas Gifts. There is no need for you to pay an exorbitant price simply because you buy them on credit. Since we instituted our plan of "easy payments" quite a number of imitators have come into the field, but none of them seem to have caught the "personal tone" which char acterizes our business. By "personal tone" we mean the individual guarantee, which . we give to every customer, of full value, quality of goods purchased and willingness to put the most liberal construe - tion upon our business relations. Ladies Solid Cold Watches Elgin and Waltham works $17.50 and up Gold Filled Cases, same works 89.50 and up Cents' Solid Gold Watches Elgin and Waltham works 325.00 and up Gold Pilled Cases, same works 97.50 and up Solitaire Diamond Rings $5.00 to $1,250 Fancy Cluster Rings Mounted with diamonds, emeralds, rubies, pearls, sap phires, opals and turquoise. $15.00 to $1000 ETe Portland Loan Office Dan Marx, Prop. 74 Third St., Oak A READY REFERENCE FOR GIFTS FROM ONE TO ANOTHER From Father to Son Gold Watch, Chain and Locket, Fob. Scarf Pins, Link Buttons, Diamond Ring, Diamond Stud, Seal Ring. Military Brushes, Nobbv Umbrellas, Wallets, Vest Pocket Glasses, Writing Pads," Ink Well. Gold Pocket Pencil or File. From Mother to Daughter Knamel Brooch, Pearl Brooch, Pearl Bar Pins, pair Opera Glasses, Opera Bag, a neat Necklace, a dainty diamond Ring, Shopping Bag, Card Case, 3-piece Toilet Set. Gold Bead Neck Chain, Hat Pin, Locket, Lorgnette Chain, Back Comb. From Brother to Sister Manicure Set, Mirror, Puff Box. Brooch. Hat Pin. Miniature Tiffany Vase, small Bronze Bust. Picture Frame. Cologne Bottle' Fan, neat set Ring, Pin Ball, pair Scissors, Shopping Bag, Purse, Roller Blotter, Mucilage Bottle. From Sister to Brother Fob, Locket, Scarf Pin, Wallet, Card Case, Pipe. Cigarette Case, Cigar Cutter, Pocket Pencil or File. Seal Ring, I'm brella Flask, pair Military Brushes, Match Box, Key Ring and Chain. Six days left in which to do holiday purchasing. Yesterday was a great day for us. Buying was very brisk. Shows the quality and style of our wares are approved of, and, of course, the economy in prices goes without saying acceptable to all. For the Young Lady FAN OPERA GLASSES OPERA BAG NECKLACE VIENNA VASE BRONZE BUST DRESDEN PIECE BONBON DISH COMPORT TOILET SET MANICURE SET PAIR COLOGNES MINIATURE JEWEL BOX CUP and SAUCER For the Home Cut Glass Bowl, Dish, Sugar and Creamer or Water Bottle, Apiece Tea Set, 2 or I dozen Flatware Set, Candelabra, .-piece Carving Set, Soup Ladle. Trays, Klectric Art Lamp, Bronze Center Piece. Bohemian Bowl or Vase, Dres den Vase or Plate, fine Bronze Figure. And Now for Traveling Satchel with interior fittings of silver. Military Brushes in leather case, Silver Flasks, Leather Toilet Roll, Traveling Clock, Folding Pencil, File and Scissors in leather case, nobby Wallet, Marine Glass, Chatelaine Bags. For the Young Man FOB LOCKET WALLET SCARF PIN TIE CLASP POCKET KNIFE CARD CASE LINK BUTTONS SEAL RING FLASK PIPE MILITARY BRUSHES CLOTHES BRUSH SOAP BOX Open Evenings the Entire Month. Mail Orders Attended to With Care and Promptness. Corner Third and Washington Streets From Husband to Wife . Elegant Cluster Ring. Diamond Ring, Necklace, Pendant or Brooch, Diamond Ear Screws, Chatelaine Watch, Gold Mount ed Back and Side Combs, 9-piece Manicure or Toilet Set. Don't Forget the Babe Set Bib Pins, dainty Ring. Neck Chain and Locket, Drinking Cup. small Comb and Brush, Baby Spoon, Food Pusher, Napkin Ring, Baby Rattle, Child's Set. For Presentation Gifts Silver Tea Service, 5 pieces : Silver Chest, complete in detail : Gold Watch, Chain and Charm. Cut-Glass W ater Mottle and Tumblers on plateau. Marble Bust. GRANDFATHER PIPE CIGAR BOX TOBACCO JAR ASH TRAY CLOTHES BRUSH GOLD HEAD CANE GRANDMOTHER BROOCH LORGNETTE LORGNETTE CHAIN SEWING SET UMBRELLA V SHOPPING BAG Write for Our Illustrated Catalogue. Good tat I 5