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lb THE MORNING OREGONIAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1903. NEWGHIEFINCHARGE C. H. Hunt Now Commands . Police Department. THINKS ITS ORGANIZATION GOOD Changes Made in Worklns of Force Are Expected to Result in More Efficiency Xevr Appointees Are All Experienced. Chief of Police C. H. Hunt yeriay took charge of the police department. The detectives, captains and patrolmen tooK the oath of office during the afternoon and evening, and by 3 o'clock last night the city -was under the care of the new de partment. There have been a number or changes mado by the passage of the new charter, and a good pari of the afternoon was taken up In getting the new ma chinery into operation. It will be a few days before everything Is running smooth ly but Chief Hunt is conforming his work to a system, which, he fays, will make the force more effective and efficient. Shortly after the appointments were an nounced yesterday, the work of establish ing the new department was commenced. At 2:30 o'clock Chief Hunt took the oath of office, and at 3 he appeared at the station and began to discharge the duties of hla office. Shortly afterwards the four detectives appeared before the city Auditor and were sworn In. In the even ing Chief Deputy Auditor S. Grutze was at tho Police Station, and as the patrol men appeared for duty they were asked to take the oath of office. All but 21 were sworn In last night, and the rest -will have to go to the City Hall today and take the oath. The new department differs in many ways from the old one. The number of new men Ls not large, but the forces have been organized In a different manner to what they were before. In the place of the two captain.. Robert Ilolman and J. T. Moore, who served 12 hours each, there are now three captains, who eerve ten and seven hours each. Charles P. Gritz macher will be on duty from S A. M. until 6 P. M., J. T. Moore from C P. M. until 1 A. M. and E. E. Parker from 1 A. M. until 8 A. M. In the place of six detectives who re ported directly to the Chief of Police, there will be four under the charge of Sam Simmons, who ls now captain of the detectives. This arrangement will relieve the Chief of Police of much unnecessary worry and attention to the minor de tails of the detective work- Both Jailer Roberts and Jailer Johnson have been legislated out of office. All officers under the rank of captain are now known as patrolmen. Any patrolman on the force is apt to be detailed as a jailer. Clerk Ixuis Rau has also been left without an office by the passage of the new charter, as it provides that the clerk of the Mu nicipal Court shall act as clerk for the Chief of Police. "Wlio tlie 3few Captain Are. Charles F. Grltzmacher, one of Jhe new captains of police, is a veteran member of the department. Years ago under the late Chief Lappeus, he served as patrol- ! man and jailer. Under the later admin istration of Chiefs Parrish and Hunt, he made an enviable record as chief of de tectives. Politics caused his removal during the administration of Mayor Pen uoyer, but he was reinstated by Mayor Mason as captain of police. His Incum bency was brief, for the Police Commis sioners saw fit to reduce the number of captains from three to two In the interest of economy, and since that time he has served as chief of detectives In the big department stores during the holiday sea son. J$e has always been considered one of the most energetic officers of the force. Captain John T. Moore rose from the patrol ranks. He served for years on difficult beats, and was promoted to the position of city jailer, and from that to sergeant of police. When Captain Hoare resigned on account of ill-health, he was appointed to fill the vacancy. In every position he has occupied, he has made a good record, and as a prominent ex-ml-Htlaman he has been the drillmaster of the force. Captain E. E. Parker was elevated di rectly from the ranks. He was a member of the force during the first administra tion of Mayor Mason, and also served tinder Mayor Frank. He was out of office during Mayor Pennoyer's term, and he was one of the leading spirits in the movement that defeated John Montag's candidacy and elected "W. S. Mason to the Mayoralty for the second time. .As an officer he has had a record for honesty and conscientiousness, and while his ap pointment was somewhat of a surprise, it is looked upon as nothing more than a recognition of his past work. Sam Simmons, captain of detectives, is too well known to require a biography. For years he and Joe Day were partners in the detective department, and they made some of the captures that gave Portland a mark in the secret service his tory of the Coast. Simmons was relieved Irom duty during the Pennoyer adminis tration. Since then he has spent a part of his time in Alaska, and the remainder in Portland as the head of a private de tective agency. The other appointees are nearly all old officers and are well known to the people. Chief Hunt Believe in System. "Portland has grown to be a metrop olis," said Chief Hunt when seen yester day, "and the time has come when the police force must be governed by a sys tem. It was at my suggestion that a cap tain of the detectives was appointed. "When they have a captain working right with tnem, they can work together better. The man -who is their captain is in a bet ter position to know just what they are doing than I am. When an important point comes up I -will be consulted, but I am relieved of attending to the minor details of the detective work. The men "will report directly to Sam Simmons, and tnroucn turn to me. "No," he replied in answer to a question. "I do not want to make any proclamation at this time, I have not bewi in office long enough to know just what I will do, and I do not want to outline any course. Whatever policy is outlined by the admin istration will be carried out by me to the beet or my ability. "Was it at your suggestion that, the de tective force was reduced to four2" he was asked. "I was consulted in tho matter," he re plied, "and I told the Mayor that I thought I could get along -with four. When I -was .Chief of Police before I had out tnreo detectives." "Is there any special reason why a num ber of men were Temoved from the ranks of patrolmen?" he was asked. "Was it be cause mey were not emcient oiiicers, or Decause they have pursued a policy of wnicn you ao not approve?" "I think the list was all made out be fore! received the appointment," he re plied. "At any rate I had nothing to do with getting up the list. Some men have been let out -whom I would like to have seen stay." "In regard to the gambling," began the reporter, but the Chief shook his head warnlngly. "There will be lots of time to talk about that," said he. "I can only say that I will try to carry out the will of the peope." yinnt Be .o Jealontcy, Sayn Simmons. "Our detective force must work in har mony," said Captain Sam Simmons of the detective force. "We must be always ready to neip each otner. it is not a question of who catches a criminal, but of catching him. "It Is necessary..when a large crime is committed for a detective to be on the ground immediately and get jthe evidence before any of.it )s destroyed. My wife will be the matron of the jail, and I will make my" home at the station. Whenever an- Important call comes" In I will be on hand and will go out with the wagon, thus getting a good start on the case." "Do you think four detectives will be enough to handle the, work?" he was asked. "We will do all we can," he replied. "If, we find we cannot handle all of the work we may have to enlarge the force." WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. United Presbyterian Clinrclt, on East Side, Wns Scene of Happy Event. The 23th wedding anniversary of Rev. J. H. Gibson and wife was celebrated last evening by the congregation of the United Presbyterian Church, of which Mr. Gib son has been pastor for the past three years. By S o'clock the auditorium was well filled. The platform and altar were decorated with Ivy. Ralph Miller, acting as master of ceremonies, announced an organ solo by Mrs. Dr. Hamilton. Solos were also rendered by Charles Parker, Charles Wright, Miss Church and Mr. McHolland, after which it was announced that Dr. and Mrs. Gibson would renew their wedding vows at the altar. Rev. H. S. Tempteton took his place on the platform in front of the altar, when Dr. Gibson and wife, attended by Foster and Margarlte Gibson, son and daughter, marched In front While Mrs. Hamilton played softly, Mr. Templeton went through the marriage ceremony adapted to the circumstances, at the con clusion of which the gallant bridegroom placed a beautiful gold ring, on the finger of the blushing.bride, and they renewed the pledges given in their youth 23 years ago in Xenia. O. After prayer by Mr. Templeton Dr. Gibson and wife marched into the re ception room and took their position on a platform decorated with ivy, where they recelved the hearty congratulations of the entire audience. Mrs. Gibson then cut the wedding cake, and light refresh ments were served. Rev. Mr. Templeton, in behalf of the congregation, presented the couple with a set of silver spoons. Mr. Templeton said that the token was an expression of the feeling of the congrega tion toward the pastor and wife. Dr. TRICKS OF LIQUID AIR WIZARD PATTV MYSTIFIES A NEGRO WAITER. Clever Magician Will Perform His Wonders at 'Multnomah. Club Today. - " An amusing story comes from Warren, O., about Professor W. B. Patty, the llquld-alr expert who will be seen at the Multnomah Club this afternoon and even ing. He decided to have some fun with Lthe colored waiters while at breakfast at tho leading hotel of the town. raKing .t pint of. Haufd air into the dining-room, he ordered a rare steak and the same was soon on the table before Wizard Patty, who, whlje the waiter was bringing the' coffee, poured a little liquified air over the steak, quickly freezing it as hard 9.3 h. roclc "Walter, wh&re's the steak I ordered? And what is this you've brought me?" said Patty, tapping the adamantine piece of meat with his knife, while a well as sumed air of indignation masked his coun tenance. "I d-doh't k-know.. boss." the waiter faltered; "I d-didn't do it," and he started for the head waiter. "Does your 'hotel usually serve steak this way?" and Mr. Patty picked up the meat between two fingers and struck it with a knife, causing it to rinz like a bell. "No I don't perhaps it is that fool of a cook; he's a new man. I'll find out what it means." and he hurried -with the icy beef to the kitchen, where consternation reigned for a while. Mr. Patty unobservedly turned a little from his bottle into the tumbler of water, which being nearly 400 degrees warmer than the liquid air, the latter was caused to quickly evaporate and what looked like "steam" arose from the tumbler. "Walter, 1 didn't ask you for hot water; please bring me a glass of Ice water." By the time the astonished waiter had IN .TOMORROW'S OREGONIAIN Additional to all the news and tho customary departments. The Sunday Orego nlan tomorrow will contain: REFORM DEMANDED IX PORTtiAICD MARKETS School of Domestic Sci ence insists on cleanliness at the green grocers'. HORSES WITH STRENGTH OF ELEPHANTS Enormous loads drawn by teams at Antwerp, the European gateway for American products. WAR. ADVENTURES OF A FAMOUS AUTHOR Max O'Rell spins yarns of the Franco-German campaign and of the Commune. HOW TO TRAIN THE SPEAKING VOICE Exercises to overcome defects and render unpleasant tones pure and sweet. PHYSIC All CULTURE FOR FAT PEOPLE Proessor Anthony . Barker;-, tells how to restore the body to its normal and healthy state. ELIZABETH IN HER NEW t OREGON HOME The first experience in butter maklnc by book, was not entirely successful. MR. DOOLE1 ON THE DOINGS OF ROYALTY Scandals among the crowned heads of Europe, especially In the court bf Saxony. : . ADE'S FABLE IN SLANG Of two young people and two photographs and the correspondence school of -wooing. I Gibson responded, expressing appreciation for the gift, signifying as it did tne good will of the members. Numerous other presents also were received. The affair was highly enjoyable. The reception room was tastefully decorated. Over the entrance from the auditorium a large marriage-bell had been suspended. Dr. and Mrs. Gibson have been in Portland three years, during which they have mado many friends outside their own church. NEW ROUTES FOR OREGON Rnrnl Free-Delivery System to lie jfGrently Extended. J. W. Irwin, assistant superintendent of frpe delivery on the Pacific Coast, and one of the best-known postofflce officials in the country, arrived In tnis city yester day, and is stopping at the Portland Ho tol. Hf Is makinc a tour of his district. which includes the Hawaiian Islands, and In area Is one-fifth of tne united states. His special mission is the arranging of yimv rural routes made nossible by the generous appropriation just allowed by Congress. "Rural delivers'," he said last night, "is no longer an experiment; it is an accomplished success. We are putting in new routes all the time. on the Pacific CONGRATULATIONS FR03I GOVERNOR YATES OF ILLINOIS. SPRINGFIELD, 111., Jan. 23. (Spe cial.) Governor Richard Ttes, of the State of Illinois, extends congratula tion? to the Governor and Legislature, of Oregon and president of tho Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition upon the appropriation of $500,000 by the Oregon Legislature to1 the good cause of the celebration In 1905, and gives assurances of his personal wish and in tention to do all ne can to have the State of Illinois creditably represented at the Portland Fair In 1005. believing It of great commercial Importance to the Eastern and Middle States to pro mote the Northwestern Exposition In the Interest of new trade. J. F. KNAPP. Special. Commissioner of the Lewis and Clark Exposition. brought this the water in the first tumbler was nearly frozen solid. "Now there's too much ice in this glass; put in a little water please," said the pro fessor, passing the Iceberg to the waiter, who eyed him suspiciously, but took the tumbler In his hand without first looking at it. When he beheld the ice his eyes opened wide and he fled for the kitchen. "For de !an' sake alive, dat man In dare must bo de debbll hlsselt or neah kin shuah," said the negro. "I know -when I got 'nough and I don't go neah him no more not If he done starves entirely." .The wizard created further consternation among the colored employes by freezing strawberries so they were as hard as bullets and making a nail-hammer out of quicksilver. Coast' and will continue to do so until the system is complete. Fourteen "new routes will be established in Oregon by the middle of February, and between 40 and 50 before the end of the present year. It Is the same in all parts of the country. Since October, 16. when the first route was started, the department has estab lished more than 12,000." Mr. Irwin has just returned from a visit to Honolulu, and he says that the people there are still cable-mad. "But they are justified." he said, "in celebrating a little, for the cable means a very great deal to them. And It will mean more as time goes by." LADIES' GARMENTS , From the Maker to the "Wearer. That's what we are. We cut off all the middlemen's profits, as we manufacture all our garments. The only concern of the kind In the Northwest., Each day some handsome garments are finished ready to wear. If we have not your size we will make up a garment your size. We have the styles that will be worn the coming season. It is the most compre hensive display of designs ever brought to this city. You will find .some choice things in coats, blouse jackets -and gar ments that are the very latest and we have only finished them up. in the last day or two. Some elegant silk coats of $10 50 to $20. they are correct In style, brand new make. The J. M. Acheson Company, corner Fifth and Alder streets. GREAT GLOVE EVENT. ' The manufacturer wants the gloves sold. Read the announcement of McAllen & McDonnell on another page. 'Mail orders filled. Secure 1JG0OO From a Bank. BBLLAIEE, O., Jan. 23. At Somertbn. west of here, robbers forced an entrance into the City Bank last night and 'tilew open the safe. They got away with 56000. .The Ingredients of Hood's Sarsaparllla are in' effect, strength, vigor and tone what you want. PERSONAL MENTION. W. Howarth, a onnker, property-owner ! and politician, of Everett, Wash., is reg istered at the Portland. Mr. B. Garfinkle, a merchant of Juneau. Alaska, Is in the city on a short visit. He will return-to Alaska the early part of February, accompanied by his wife and family. J. A. McGuIre, John J. Carson and John McNaughton, timber buyers from Ford River, Wis., are at the Imperial. They are investigating some Oregon timber lands with a view to purchasing them. E. R. RIcketts, a theatrical man of Van couver, and John Cort, manager of tho Seattle Opera-House, will accompany Calvin Helllg, of this city, to Salt Lake City, where they will endeavor to bring theprincipal theater of the Mormon cap ital Into their theatrical circuit. Frederick D. Nowell, a wealthy mining operator of Juneau, Alaska, Is staying at the Portland with his two daughters. Mr. Nowell, who .has been 'spending the Win ter in California, ls returning to the North. With some others members of his family he owns the once famous Comet mine at Berners Bay, a property which produced ore so rich that canvas was spread on the floor of the tunnels in order to catch every fragment o' the precious rock as It was broken down from the walls of the drift. More than $1,000,000 in gold ls reported to have been taken from this mine. NEW YORK, Jan. 23. (Special.) North western people were registered at Nefw York hotels today as follows: - From Portland W. S. Holt, at the St Denis. From Scio, Or. A. J. Johnson and R. E. Hibler, at the Park-Avenue. From Seattle J. Rodelsheimer and wife, at the Herald Square. From Spokane R. L. Howell, at the Grand; ASchranz, at the Navarre; W. W. Dreyfoos, at thoImperlal; J. W. Hays and E. Simon, at the Fifth-Avenue. PollticN in the Yukon.. Weekly " Star, White Horse, Yukon. Last night a public meeting was held In the A. B. hall . by Dr. Sugden, one of the candidates In the coming election. The hall was crowded with electors and besides there were many ladies who were .in attendance. The doctor, to use his own words, "stood alone In splen did isolation" as far as the platform was concerned. In opening his speech he"told his pur- pose In. holding the meeting. He wished to correct some reports which were be ing circulated around town, to state the position which he occupied in this elec tion fight and also publicly meet the elec tors. He said thatf he disapproved of a house-to-house canvass and therefore took this means of publicly Introducing himself to the electors. The speaker outlined the platform on which he sought the suffrage of the electors and spoke at considerable length with regard to each plank. The doctor next stated the grounds on which he appealed to the personal support of the electors his record as an old-timer, a miner, workman and physician. He forci bly and publicly denied the allegation that he bad been drinking of late and stated most emphatically that he had cut It out. Meier Frank Company "Shopping Center of the Northwest." Meier Frank Compa "Shopping Center of the Northwest." Picture "Peninsular" Stoves and Ranges Best on earth All models at clearance sale prices Basement. Framing at 25 percent below regular prices Largest line of moldings and lowest prices Second Floor. Store Open Tonight Until 9:30 Special Bargains in Every Department Men's Derbys and Fedoras, black and grays, best styles, $2.50 values $1.67 each. Only Seven More Business Then the 1903 Clearance Sale will be a thing of the past: We're too busy to count noses in the store, but we are outdistancing all past records, which is sufficient for us. The store is going ahead. That's the point, and this great clearance sale is one of the best evidences of it. Today's particular interest centers m Hosiery, Embroideries, Lingerie, Stationery, 50c to 85 c Embroideries Today 29c yar Today startling values in fine cambric and nain sook embroideries in pret ty patterns, 5 to 9 inches wide, a special purchase from one of the largest importers in the land at about half their cost en ables us to offer this lot of 50c to 85c values at Fancy colored Silk braid and insertion and col ored spangled bands for dress trimming For a quick clean-up we offer this lot at the low price of Iridescent spangled and bead dress trimming: also fancy braids and belting in big variety To clean up before inventory, values up to $1.00 yard at Beds Brass and Iron Beds, Mattresses, Springs, Pillows, Comforters, Blankets, etc., all at clearance sale prices Third Floor. Stationery Low-Priced Something new in papeterie, the lat est out, very exquisite, hemstitched stationery comes in 5 shades, shaped in style of a handkerchief, Af7 1 sale priqe, box C Broken assortments of initial papete rie, Dig variety, an tne c l y - A . 1 grade now, box 1-lb packages of note paper, smooth or linen .finish, reg ular 25c pound for, pound plain, 15c 250 5-inch oblong envelopes, cream 33c. , 250 6-inch oblong envelopes, cream 42c. 2000 boxes of Papeterie at 7c to 18c a box that's worth double the money. 1 26-page Pencil Tablet 3c. New York Linen Tablets He, 1 7 c and 21c each. All Stationery supplies at the very lowest prices. Gloves Ribbons These two extraordinary val ues continue on sale today: Fifth-street window-display shows you thousands of yards of .the finest quality liberty satin Ribbon in a variety of about 30 colorings, all the new est and most desirable one can 'find on the shade card, 3h and 4 inches wide, regular 35c, at 500 Pairs more of the good "Lamure" Glace Kid Gloves on sale today, white, black, tan, red and other good shades, 2 and 3-clasp, all sizes, not a pair jn the lot worth less than $1.25 a pair These 500 pairs while they last, per pair... Lamps Of every style and size, to please every fancy, reading lamps, parlor lamps, night lamps, hanging lamps, etc., jevery one reduced. Children's Dept. Children's Cloaks, Suits, Dresses -Every garment in our immense stock at a great reduction from regular selling price Second Floor. Hosiery Special Emphatic bargains in ladies' and children's Hosiery for today Best J qualities Best styles Prices down v I ViiT to ine economy pomi. 50 dozen ladies' black lace "Onyx" nose, neniibuurr uyc, an-uver lace s"-r - -V-ui lawc aimivi, vaiiv-iy ui panmixia, ait V W sizes, unusually eood value at Ladies' plain black all-silk Hose, fine quality, all sizes, every pair regular $1.25 value, today only at the low price of, pair Ug Ladies' ribbed fleece lined "Black Cat" Hose, fast colors, all sizes, the regular 35c value today at-the low price of, per pair v Children's black school Hose, 1 and 1 rib, double knee, heel and toe, sizes 6 to 10, great value today only at, 1 pair 1 y "Willamette" (SECOND FLOOR.) Sewing Machines Ajl models at greatly reduced prices dur ing the great clearance sale. Selling Lingerie Undermuslins are being carried from here at a lively pace. It's the biggest sale in white we have ever had. If it's possible you haven't seen the showing on the second floor don't delay longer. Portlandites have the opportunity but twice a year to sup ply underwear needs from such lav ish assortments at such profitable prices. To feminine eyes the display is instructive ancrfascinating. Skirts, Gpwns, Corset Covers, Drawers, Chemise. American and French goods Second Floor. oys' Clothing Great values in boys' Clothing Values that will please every parent having the least idea of economy. Boys' Flannel Waists and Blouses Best materials and styles. All the $ .50 line now $ .43 All the $ .75 line now $ .63 All the $ 1 .00 line now $ .37 All the $ 1 .25 line now. . . . $1.05 All the $ 1 .50 line now $ 1 .30 All the $ 1 .75 line now $ 1 .48 BOYS' BLUE SERGE KNEE PANTS $1.00 Kind. .$ .78 $1.25 Kind. .$1.05 $1.35 Kind. -$1.20 $1.50 Kind. .$1.30 Boys' Reefers Entire stock at special low prices. Boys' Mackintoshes and Rubber Capes greatly reduced. Boys' all-wool 2-piece Suits, dark srav and brown mix tures, regular $4 values, now Little boys' Kilt Suits in red and blue serge ?2.75 Valnex novr. ........ . 92.a.1 tl.OO Vnluex now .$.1.45 5.00 Valneo now. ........ .84.10 Picture Bargains Brass Mirrors in new shapes and all sizes, choice at 20 per cent off regular prices. All statuary at greatly reduced prices. Christy Pictures in colors, 3-inch gold frame, with tf pc gold lines, regular $3.00 value for vp i . & Thousands of new Pictures, leading -subjects and newest frames, all at clearance sale prices. Picture Framing to your order at 25 per cent below regu lar prices Only one week more in which to take advantage. Meier & Frank; Company Meier & Frank Company Meier & Frank Company I Meier & Frank Company not having drank a drop .since the 23d of last May. Dr. I Schofleld Sugden has asked the Star to annqunce that he will give an In formal danco on the evening of January 12- to the citizens of Whltehorse. their wives, daughters and sweethearts. The dance will be held In the A. B. Hall. A popular programme of dimcee will he ren dered; As this Is the evening before elec tion day, dancing will commence at 9 o'cock sharp. Everybody should go and" njoy themselves. Scripp Will Content Settled. DETROIT, Jan. 23. Negotiations for a settlement of the contest In the Circuit Court over the will of the late George H. Scrlpps have been under way for several ! Jays, and today a settlement satisfactory to both James E. Scrlpps and the other heirs was arrived at. The signature of an heir in California to the agreement ls still necessary, hbwever, and for that reason the matter ls left open for 30 days. In the settlement Jimes E. Scrfpps acquires ole possession of the Evening News .and. of the Tribune, of this city, and In return disposes of all his Interest In tha other Ecrlpps-McRae pap'ers. Soldier' Botflex UronRht Home. HAVANA, Jan: 23. The bodies of 13 American soldiers who were burled In Cuba have been .exhumed and will be sent home. 4