TTTE MOHXING OREGOXTAN. TUTTRSDAT', SEPTEMBER 9, 1915.
METHODS OF POLICE
ASSAILED If! COURT
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trained nurse. Sixth Floor
Fifth Street Building
Use the moving stairways to
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Big, New Butterick Pattern
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Women's New Autumn Suits and Coats-$22.50 to $50
Damage Suit Against City Of
ficers for Arrest of Married
Couple in Vice Raid Opens.
$42.50
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DEFENDANTS ARE GRILLED
AY i I so n T. Hume, Representing Mr.
and Mrs. A. E. Ingersoll, Succeeds
in Getting: Record of Ex-Patrolman
Wise Before Court.
Method.- of the police and the Mayor's
office in their efforts to suppress vice
were brought to light yesterday in the
$20,000 damage suit of Mr. and Mrs.
A. K. Ingersoll against W. H. Warren,
private secretary to Mayor Albee;
Police Lieutenant Harms, Patrolman
Martin and ex-Patrolman Wise. Taking-
of testimony in the case was con
cluded at 4:30 P. M., and the argu
ments of the attorneys will be heard
today.
Mr. Warren and Lieutenant Harms
were subjected to grilling cross-examinations
by Wilson T. Hume, at
torney for the Ingersolls. The use of
"stool pigeons" and alleged "third de
K ree methods were charged by Mr.
Hume in cross-examining the wit
nesses. The "John Doe" warrants signed
with Municipal Judge Stevenson's rub
ber stamp were admitted as evidence
ly Judge Gantenbein, but not without
question. Judge Gantenbein said he
had serious doubt as to the legality
of the warrante, but because of the
fact that a contrary ruling would in
volve the Municipal Court In many
difficulties he said he thought it
proper to admit the warrants. The
officers who are being sued, he said,
probably had no reason to doubt the
legality of ttfe warrants anyway.
John Doe 'Warrants Annulled.
Arguing against the admission of
the warrants, Mr. Hume declared that
if warrants were signed by the Judge's
stamp in the hands of his clerk, it
would be possible for officers to se
cure any number of "John Doe" war
rants and go on "fishing excursions"
with them, arresting whomever they
I leased
Lieutenant Harm testified that he
and Mr. Warren had hired a man
named W. O. Flint as a "special offi
cer." Flint was instructed to rent a
room in a lodging-house which was
under suspicion, and endeavor to ob
tain evidence against the occupants
who were suspected.
Flint, when called to the witness
stand, said he hal been doing special
police work for the city. He said
Lieutenant Harms paid him sometimes,
and sometimes Mr. Warren paid him.
"You're what is commonly known as
a stool pigeon, aren't you"? asked Mr.
llu me.
"No, I'm not." retorted the witness.
Lieutenant Harms was on the stand
practically all of yesterday morning.
He contradicted the testimony of the
Ingersolls on several points, declaring
he had read the warrants to them. He
denied that he talked in a sneering
tone to Airs. Ingersoll when he ques
tioned her in Chief Clark's office at
the station.
We'ii Record Afred.
Attorney Hume procured his desired
effect in bringing out the record of
ex-Patrolman Jack Wise during the
cross - examination of Lieutenant
Harms, even though Judge Gantenbein
would not admit the testimony.
"I 'id you ever before arrest a man
and wife in a raid when they showed
you a marriage certificate?" asked the
attorney.
"I don't recall any instance," said
LI t-u tenant Harms.
"1 id n't you and Wise arrest a man
named Goddard and prosecute him for
eel ling his wire into white slavery?'
"Yes, we did."
"And convicted him?"
"Yes. we convicted him."
"And wasn't this Mrs. Goddard the
same woman whom Patrolman Wise
later run away with?" asked Mr. Hume.
.Many in the courtroom, including
several of the jurors, laughed out
right. Stanley Myers. Deoutv Citv At
torney. was quickly on his feet with
an objection, and Judge Gantenbein
ruled that the question did not have to
be answered.
otice Clvfn Land lord.
Mr. Warren told of preliminary ar
rangements for the raid on the Minook
Hotel in which Mr. and Mrs. Ingersoll
were arrested on the night of February
9. He said a Mr. Miller, who owned
the hotel, was summoned to the May
or's office and told that complaints
had been received about the place. Mr.
Warren said he told Mr. Miller that he
would give him one week in which to
clean up the place, or It would be
raided. He waited 10 days and then
ratdcd it.
On direct examination the Mayor's
secretary said the officers had not
been rough in handling their prison
ers, and that Lieutenant Harms had
not been sneering in his attitude to
wa rd Mr. and Mrs. Ingersoll.
"As a representative of the Mayor's
office, why did you permit these of
ficers to take Mrs. Ingersoll into a
room where there was nobody but five
or six police officers and give her the
'third degree'?" asked Mr. Hume on
cross-examination.
"There wasn't any third degree,"
prot ested Mr. Warren.
"What authority did you have to
question her at all?" asked the at
torney. "I don't know what authority we
had. but we did it." was the reply.
Law I'nforcrment Declared A int.
"What do you, as an officer of the
city, think of this method of suppress
ing vice, raiding these places and driv
ing the women to the four corners of
the earth?"' asked Mr. Hume.
"It isn't as bad as that. But we're
here to enforce the laws and we're
trying to do it."
"Well, what do you think of the
police protection' afforded citizens
wh-re this woman can be dragged
from bed at night, walked through the
streets in custody of a policeman,
taken to the City Jail and questioned
by police officers?"
"1 don't think it hurt her very
much."
"Well, what would you think if it
was your wife?-' asked Mr. Hume.
"1 don't think it would hurt her,"
replied Mr. Warren.
"Who paid this man Flint, alias
Hogue, for getting evidence for you?"
"Sometimes I paid him; sometimes
Mr. Harms paid him."
"What funds did you pav him out
of?"
"Out of the city funds."
Numerous witnesses were called by
Mr. Myers to prove that the Ingersolfs
had n bad reputation, but beyond say
ing that their reputation was "bad."
no facts were gleaned from them.
Most of them were police court fig
ures, anu from each one Mr. Hume
brought forth that they had had
etrained relations with the Ingersolls.
Toward the close of the case Mr.
Hume called Mr. Myers, his opponent,
to the witness stand and demanded
that he produce the complaints on
which the warrants were issued. They
$48.50 w A--Nr'
The Wonderful Power of Organized Purchasing
Is Shown in Our Superb Assortment of
Women's New Autumn Suits
and Coats at $22.50 to $50.00
TT IS impossible to describe the bigness of our Apparel Store in
J- the little space we have here. Experts to buy the same
service given by exclusive specialty shops plus the enormous purchasing power result
ing from buying in "wholesale" quantities. Where others buy one garment, we buy
hundreds. This does not mean "dozens of a kind," but dozens of kinds almost in
finite variety to select from.
Clever Autumn Suits in all the charm of their newness broadcloths, gabardines,
whipcords, serges, mixtures and tweeds, not to mention rich velvets! Skirts that are
fairly wide and flaring, jackets that are short and loose and coats that are long
and fitted.
Coats of voluminous, fullness, some with high "chin" collars of fur or velvet,
otners in close-fitting military effect. Of mixtures, broadcloths and whip
cords coats of such smartness you must see them!
Two Suits and Coats
Exactly as Illustrated
Selected at random from hundreds of equally at
tractive garments at prices equally moderate.
a An ideal coat of damson
colored Bolivia cloth light
as a breath, but warm. With
"chin" or crushed collar of
velvet. Yoked front and
back, with roomy raglan
sleeves. Pockets cleverly set
on top like flapped bags.
Priced at $42.50.
b A trim suit of brown in
visible check, made on plain
tailored lines. Coat with tail
ored pockets, belt and side
pleats. Skirt made moder
ately full by side pleats.
Priced at $22.50.
$25.
c Brown broadcloth with
soft brown fur a suit for
street or dressy wear. The
collar can be buttoned up
close about the throat or
worn open. The Russian
blouse lines are youthful and
simple. Skirt with back in
loose box pleats from waist.
Priced at $48.50.
d Gray mixture, made into a
loose, practical coat for gen
eral utility wear, with high
chin collar, deep raglan
sleeves and slashed pockets
altogether a good - looking
coat priced at $25.00.
fourth Floor, Fifth-St. Bids.
$7.60 J 5"5 11 M
$3.00
Our Fourth Floor is the scene of busy planning in
Untrimmed Millinery
OMARTNESS, style, quality the three essentials that go
3 to the making of a chic hat! All are found in our un
trimmed hats, at prices surprisingly moderate. Among them
TURBAN'S grow more distinctive every day. Some are tiny,
snug and close fitting. Others give an upward tilt to the sil
houette for Fall.
SAILORS, of course, and in such variety that every taste will
be satisfied. Some are low and broad, requiring but a single
flower or beaded ornament. Some are high and rolling, full of
dash. One at $7.50 has a poke front with high flaring back
quaint!
Three Models as Illustrated
Experts will gladly help you design your hat and choose from an endless variety
of trimmings.
These Velvet Shapes in black and all prevailing shades priced from
$1.75 to $7.50
50 Different Styles Trimmed Hats $5
Hats at five dollars with the style and quality you would look for in
hats at twice the price! Simple tailored toques, small and severe, or
soft and draped. Medium-sized sailors trimmed with Oriental bead
ornaments or beaded birds and bugs. Larger sailors with bows of rib
bon or ostrich bands.
This seems a conservative price for your "first-of-the-season" hat, so
we're showing an unusual assortment now in black and colors at $5.
Big New Hair Bows for the
School Girl All Colors!
TXT" IDE moires and taffetas, for perky hair bows or
' pretty sashes. In colors to match all dresses,
besides black and white.
15c the yard for plain Taffetas
and Moires of pure silk. 5hi
inches wide.
19c the yard for De Luxe Moire
and plain Taffeta Ribbons.
Excellent quality. All colors.
First Floor, FlXth-St. Bids.
25c for our famous Rose City
Hair Ribbon in plain, colors,
also rosebud and bowknot pat
terns in brocaded ribbons.
25c the yard for Duchesse Moire
and Taffeta Ribbon, 5 ins.
wide. In black and all colors.
Great News Today for Travelers!
Samples of "Iridestructo
Wardrobe Trunks, $19.75
77OURTEEN of the well-known "Indestructo" Wardrobes in men's
and women's combinations. Any traveler who ever took an "In
destructo" Wardrobe Trunk would hardly be without one. Instead of $22.50 to
$3b.uu, tnese indestructo samples, $19.75.
Temporary Annex. Fifth Floor
Nine Fiber Steamer Trunks, sizes 36, 38
and 40 $25 and $27 grades for final out
go at $15.95
25 assorted Steamer Trunks, 3-ply, fiber
covered, best steel trimming $ll to $16
grades $10.00.
Bungalow Aprons at 59c
Style as Illustrated
rHE German housewife
is famous for her ar
tistic kitchen, with its col
or scheme, and her attrac
tive aprons. The fastidi
ous American housewife is
becoming quite as particu
lar. Hence the popularity
of the Bungalow Apron.
Here is a brand new lot of
good percales, ginghams
and chambrays, plain and
striped, some trimmed
with rick-rack braid; fresh
and new at three prices,
5!)c, 8JJ and 95.
S9c Third Floor, Sixth-St. Bide;.
A Big Drop in Wm. Rogers Silverware
rHE SILVERWARE STORE has only a few days more in the Temporary Annex! Our
Removal Sale has left many broken lines, which must be cleared away. Here, are
two most-demanded patterns in Wm. Rogers Silverware. Just look how they're reduced!
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Temporary
Annex.
4th Floor.
VERONA
"Verona" Pattern
Dainty floral design in French gray
extra heavy plate.
$2.25 Tea Spoons, dozen $1.59.
$4.50 Table Spoons, dozen $2.99.
$2.50 5 o'clock Tea Spoons, dozen,
at $1.65.
$2.75 Orange Spoons, dozen $1.89
$2.25 Coffee Spoons, dozen $1.59
95c Berry Spoons, each 65?.
90c Jelly Spoons, each 50.
35c Sugar Spoons, each 25.
30c Baby Spoons, each 21.
. $4.00 Butter Spreaders, doz. $2.fi9
$7.90 Orange Knives, dozen $5.19
$3.75 Dessert Knives and Forks,
set $2.9.
"Isabella" Pattern
Beautiful Vintage design, heavily
plated on white metal. French gray
finish.
Tea Spoons, set of six 49.
Dessert Spoons, set of six 89.
Table Spoons, set of six 99.
Dessert Forks, set of six 89.
Medium Forks, set of six 99.
Sugar Shells, each 16.
Butter Knives, each 17.
Coffee Spoons, set of six 49.
Soup Spoons, set of six 99.
Orange Spoons, set of six 91.
Berry Spoons, each, 39.
Cold Meat Forks, each, 29.
Gravy Ladles, each 390.
Cut Glass Half and Less!
5.00 Cut Glass Fern
Dishes $2.25.
$5.25 Cut Glass Fern
Dishes $2.35.
$2.75 Cut Glass Nappies,
special 89.
$7.00 Cut Glass Decanters
$3.49.
$11.00 Cut Glass Decanters
$5.49.
$7.50 Cut Glass Decanters
$3.69.
$3.75 Cut Glass Hair Re
ceivers $1.79.
$3.75 Cut Glass Powder
Boxes $1.79.
$3.00 Cut Glass Sugar and
. Creamer $1.47.
$3.25 Cut Glass Plates, spe
cial $1.49.
$3.25 Cut Glass 6-inch Nap
pies, special $1.47.
$2.50 Silver Deposit Oil
Bottle, $1.19.
$1.20 Silver Deposit Finger
Bowls 59.
$1.65 Silver Deposit Lemon
Plates 79.
All-wool Sweaters, $2.98
$5, $6, $6.50 and
$7.50 were the
Jormer prices.
A CLEARAWAY of
broken lines
but every one a splendid
sweater for all wear! Some
with the popular Ruff-neck
collar, also a few V-neck
styles, in white only. Many
are the big, 'warm, shaker
knit, with separate knit-in
pocket.
Colors gray, cardinal,
white, navy, maroon, brown,
tan. Men's and women's
sizes-;-also youth's 14 to 16
years.
$2.S8
Kirnt Floor, Temporary Annex. Kifth and Alder
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The- Quality' Stor& op Poktlahd
FiftK- SisctK. Ttonriaorv Alder Sta.
5 lbs Small White Beans 29c
CALIFORNIA growers
advance in the price at
cloth sacks.
Salt Pork, gives beans the right
flavor, lb 14.
Baking Molasses, "Aunt Dinah"
brand, No. 5 cans, 29.
Asparagus Tips, green, Hatchet
No. 1 square cans, dozen cans,
$1.40; can 12.
Jersey Butter, established brand,
roll today 62.
are looking for a sharp
once. Packed in 5-pound
Ceylon Tea, 60c very fancy grade,
lb. 49.
Sago or Tapioca, best quality, 5-
Ib. cloth sack 29.
Whole Wheat Flour, best quality,
No. 10 sacks, 35.
White Soap, "Premium" brand,
special today 7 bars 25.
Basement. Sixth-st. liulldins
were produced, but Judsre Gantenbein
refused to admit them as evidence.
Mr. Hume will make his opening
argument at 9:30 this morning. Mr.
Myers will follow with the defend
ants argument, and Mr. Hume will
make a closing speech. A "erdict may
be reached late today.
CHAMBER SUGGESTS SEVEN
Names Proposed for Appointment as
Advisory Budget Committee.
Seven members of the Portland
Chamber of Commerce have been
recommended to the City Council by
the Chamber for membership on the
Council budget advisory committee.
The seven are Edward " Cookintrham,
Robert H. Strong. H. G. Ramsdell.
Frank K. Smith. Charles D. Mahaffie,
Hobert T. Fiatt and Joseph Ganong.
The Council recently adopted a reso
U'.tion providing for a budget com
mittee of citissens. and Commissioner
Baker asked the Chamber of Com
merce to ubmit names. It is probable
other bodies will also submit names.
GAIPiY BARNS RESTRICTED
ORI)INA( K ENABLES .NEIGHBORS
TO REMOSTRATE.
Council Will' Hare Power, After Six
Months, to. Overrule Objection
or Order S tallica Removed.
Iairy barns where more than two
cows are kept and to which neighbors
have objection are doomed six months
hence. The City Council yesterday
passed an ordinance, which will go into
effect In six months, requiring the
dairy barn owners to get the consent
of neighbors to keep the barns.
The ordinance was introduced by
Commissioner Bigelow. It provides
that the owner of the barn must ob
tain a license from the city. The
license will be granted only when the
owner notifies the city in writing,
giving the name and yo toff ice ad
dress of the owner of each tract of
land any part of which lies within
100 feet of any part of the barn. Ten
days after the application is filed the
Council will hold a. meeting to hear
protests if there are any.
At least eight days before the meet
ing the Auditor is required to notify
all adjacent property owners so they
may have achance to remonstrate. The
barn owner is required also to post
notices about his place informing the
public of his plan to maintain a barn.
The Council may overrule the remon
strances and permit the building to
be used or may condemn it.
The ordinance is a modification of an
ordinance, proposed by Mr. Bigelow
recently, which would have barred all
barns housing more than two cows
from a large part of the city. The new
plan is to open the way to drive out
only those which are objectionable to
neighbors. The new ordinance applies
to the entire city. The old one applied
to a part of the city.
The sound of the military rffle bullet,
traveling at 35 feet a second, is like that of
a Ion blacksnake whip, violently cracked.
However, the bullets beats the sound, ana
if a man struck by one hears a crackling u
is from some other missile.
FOREST RAINS AWAITED
MORE TROIBI.K WITH BLAZES
EAR MT. HOOD .OT EXPECTED.
Destruction of Timber and Expense of
Elghttnjc Flamci During Scaon
Considered Small.
"We are just waiting for it to rain
to put an end to our fire trouble of
this season," is what "Mr. T. H. Sher
rard. of the forest service, has to say
as to the fires in the Cascade range
that have been the chief item of ex
pense in fire fighting in this state this
season. Mr. Sherrard said that the
fires in the vicinity of Mount Hood
were well-trenched and as soon as the
rain begins no more trouble will be
experienced.
The season of 1915 has been neither
destructive nor expensive according to
reports from forestry headquarters. Of
the 12,000 acres that were covered by
the fire that raged in the neighbor
hood of Mount Hood the last few
weeks, only between 30,000,000 and 40,
000,000 feet of commercial timber were
destroyed. Considering the fact that
in many sections of the state the tim
ber will run that many feet to the
section this season's loss is considered
low,
A. S. Peck, one of the officials of
this district, has returned from South
ern Oregon, where he has been in
specting the work of fightinwr the
fires in the Umpqua district. He re
ported that sever .il fires had been
started in that forest last week from
electrical storms but none of them had
proved disastrous. Mr. Peck said that
the fire in the Crater Forest had been
controlled and the weather had proved
beneficial to the fire fighting in that
region.
Charles E. Flory, assistant district
forester, has not yet returned from
the Olympic forest in Western Washington.
Railway Transfer Deed Is 11 led.
ALBANY, Or., Sept. 8. (Special.)
Through a deed filed for record in the
County Recorder's office here yesterday
the Portland. Eugene & Eastern Rail
way Company conveys all of its Oregon
property to the Southern Pacific Com
pany. The consideration, in addition
to mortgages assumed, was $115.006.4.1.
and the instrument bore $116 in reve
nue stamps.
Timber cut from state lands in Minne
sota :st vfrir nM for mor? than ?'-'"'".
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