30 THE SUNDAY OEEGONIAtf, PORTLAND, NOVEMBER 6, 1904. IN THE CUg'S TROUBLE SHOP Victory for Altruism Over Egoism A Question of Veracity The Wife-Beater THE average man. woold have been' boiling -with a spirit of revenge. Not so -with Adolph Frye. He had been In jail four flays sleeping on the uncomfortable bunks and eating the lim ited menu- He had been cheated out of J13 of his -stages as a Tvorklngmaa or thought he had and he had lost his Job through being in Jail. This combination of hapless circumstances is not calculat ed to make a man cherish any feeling of love for the cause of his troubles. Adolph Frye found himself suddenly and unexpectedly confronted -with an oppi tunlty to even up the score when the case was aired" In the Municipal Court yester day morning. Frye calmly passed up the opening, saying he wished to -work a hardship on no man, as he believed the process of retribution would "work out without any interference whatever on his part. The cause of Frye'a troubles was J. Neumeier, the foreman of the City Crema tory. Frye called at the Neumeier resi dence four days ago to collect .$13 he claimed was due him for his services. He was ordered off the place and, -when he did not go quickly enough to please Neu meier, the latter ran him off. While sprinting for safety Frye turned and expressed his opinion of Neumeier in one picturesque phrase which cannot be reproduced here because the proof reader wouldn't let it go into the paper. Neumeier then ran Frye down and, in stead of thrashing him, forced him to jail and- had him locked up on a charge of using abusive language. He followed this tip by .appearing before Judge Hogue yes terday and painting the prisoner as black as an ebony image. By questioning the complaining witness and others who had observed the trouble. Judge Hogue quickly deduced that, Neu meier had been aggressive in his treat ment of Frye. "I will have to find the prisoner guilty and fine him $10' said the court, "but Neumeier Is undobutedly guilty of dis orderly conduct. He was unfair In his treatment of Frye and the prisoner 13 privileged to step into the clerk's room and sign a complaint against Neumeier." Neumeier's face took on a frightened look. The court had already pronounced him guilty and that he would be fined or sent to jail as soon as the warrant was made out there could "be no doubt. To make out a complaint Is the work of about two minutes. Neumeier was very plainly sorry he had been so harsh with a man he had thought perfectly harmless. "Your Honor," said Frye, rising to his feet, "this man has done very wrong by me and" "I don't want to hear about your wrongs now. You can tell about them when the complaint is drawn and the case is brought for trial," interrupted His Honor. "What I was going to say," added Frye. "is that I do not wish to prosecute Neu meier. He can go home to his family, as far as I am concerned. I do not wish to get even." The court attaches looked at the man In amazement. Such a triumph of altruism over egotism is unheard of in a place where only the baser and meaner Instincts are on parade. Neumeier slunk sheepishly from the courtroom. It never occurred to him to pay Frye's fine, and Frye, being without means, went to Jail to serve out his fine by hard work on the rockpile. JOHN GAL.IAGHER had his choice of two things. He had either to mako himself out an unmitigated liar or throw the shadow of doubt upon his mother's veracity. A crowded courtroom waited breathless ly while Gallagher turned the problem amout In his mind. Men thought what they would do If placed In Gallagher's position, and wondered why he hesitated. Finally Gallagher measured up to the standard of decency he was expected to fill. He took the stigma upon himself, and the courtroom heaved a sigh of re lief. He admitted that he had been in bed, as his mother said, when a stone was thrown through the window of a neigh bor's home. Previously he had insisted he had been across the street from the scene, and had seen another cast the mischievous stone. But now he was sure he had been In bed, as his mother said. He recalled that he had been In bed more than 20 minutes. Judge Hogue remarked that he did not MUNICIPAL JUDGE HOGUE'S SATURDAY MORNING PHANTASMAGORIA blame Mrs. Gallagher for trying to pro tect her son. Any mother would do as much, and more. But the evidence was such that the court bad to find Gallagher guilty of throwing the luckless rock. Since Gallagher was under age, he was turned over to the Boys' & Girls' Aid Society for a short term. TO VISIT his legal wife will cost K. Mantello Just J250. Not that Mrs. Mantello is in Europe or some distant point, as this arrangement would seem to indicate. Instead, she Is right here in Portland, living within a few blocks of Mantello. The point is, that Mrs. Mantello does not want her husband to visit her, and had him put under bonds to keep away. The woman's distaste for her husband is not in the least extraordinary, when the relations of the two are considered. Half a dozen times Mantello had beaten her savagely, and a few days ago ho knocked her over a tub and trod on her, accord ing to the testimony she presented in court. Any doubt as to the truth of her state ments .would possibly be removed by a casual glance at Mantello s face, an ex cellent reproduction of which Is shown above by Mr. Murphy. The features clear ly indicate a man who might easily get along with another man of equal strength, but who. would undoubtedly make unpleas ant company for a woman. Mrs. Mantello announced that she will have divorce papers drawn up forthwith. SAYS HE'S HOT A "PEOHI." But Mr. Bronaugn Drew Up the Pro hibition BUI. PORTLAND. Nov. C (To tha Edltor.)-Tho article on the last page of Tho Orearonlsn to day. In its statement with regard to my posi tion In the matter, places me In somewhat ot an Incorrect attitude. The article represents me as stating that I would hare preferred to allow the electors to vote their own precinct wet or dry, or. In other words, to make pre cinct option paramount in the bill Instead of county option. This ls not my position In the matter. I believe in county option Just as sin cerely as I do in precinct option, and I believe that the taxpayers of a county ought to have just the same right to vote for or against local prohibition In the county as a whole or any subdivision thereof as In a precinct. The point which I regret in the law is that, as framed, it compels every elector either to vote for pro hibition both In the county and In the precinct, or to vote against it both in the county and in the precinct. I would have preferred that the question might be eubmltted In the alternative form, eo that those who did not favor county prohibition, but who favor precinct prohibition, might vote their exact sentiment In the matter. My connection with the preparation of this law was purely a professional one, but, although not a "prohl" myself, I was, during the cam paign preceding the June election, an earnest and active advocate of the enactment of the law, because X honestly and sincerely believe in the principle of local option In the re gela tion or prohibition of the liquor traffic, and because I believe the principles of this partic ular' law mark a decided step toward a good end. I ask the privilege of this personal ex planation In order that I may not appear In a wrong light before the public I do believe In county option, although, not In sympathy with the movement which forced the county vote in Multnomah County, because, being of a prac tical turn of mind, I was and am opposed to forcing a vote where my beet judgment tells me there can be no reasonable expectation of success. EARL. C. BROKATJOH. Tho Denver & TUo Grande will run a series of special personally conducted ex cursions to St. IouLs during the World's Fair. No change ot cars Portland to St. Ioula. Call at 121 Third street for particulars. MDRISE BTB REMEDY. A homo cure for Eye troubles. Never falls to win friends. Used for infant and adult. Murine don't smart. Soothes Eye-pain. TWO 2?EW 3E0N MASTERS. Changes In Staff of Columbia En glneerlng Works. Charles N. Gunn, who fox many years has been at the head of the mining de partment of tho Union Iron "Works of San Francisco, arrived in the city yes terday to take general supervision of the Columbia Engineering Works. Mr. Gunn has been with the former company for more than IS years and has been secured for his' present position owing to the In ability of S. M. Hears, the president, to give the plant the necessary time and attention. Due to the enlargejdent of the capacity of the works, the creation of new depart ments has become imperative, and a de mand for extra skilled help has been made, with the result that A. M. Claris. recently superintendent of the American Shoe-Brake Company's steel plant at Chi cago Heights, one of the largest plants In the United States, will henceforth have charge of the steel foundry of the works. the first and only one on the Pacific coast. ii25-lBZ-!89-I9i PI R5T.ST FORTLAN D, pp 6Daily Specials6 THE PHENOMENAL SUCCESS WHICH HAS HERETO FORE ATTENDED OUR DAILY SALES PROMPTS US TO REPEAT THEM. ALL PROFIT, THEREFORE, IS CUT FROM THE OFFERINGS THIS WEEK. YOU BUY AT COST Mrs. Potts irons 7Se REGULAR $1.25 SET 75c MONDAY ONLY ARTIFICIAL PALMS 3- leaf 30c 4- Ieaf ... w 40c 5-leaf 50c TUESDAY ONLY Smyrna Rug Double-faced, 27x54 inches, reg ular price $1.50 Special price 95 c WEDNESDAY ONLY THURSDAY ONLY TOILET SET 6-pJece Tinted Toilet Set, regular $3; .,,,, $2.35 FRIDAY ONLY Night Lamp Fancy Bowl and Globe; in colors 25c SATURDAY ONLY JARDINIERE STANDS Golden oak and mahogany finished; many styles; regular $3,00 stand $2.25 H. E. EDWARDS, 185-191 First St ASSESSMENT WILL STAHTJ. City Wins Case Regarding Improve ment of Third Street. A decision in favor of the City of Port land in the suit of George T. Myers and numerous others to restrain the collec tion of assessments for the improvement of Third street from Yamhill to Main, and from Yamhill to Glisan streets, was delivered by Judge George yesterday. A temporary restraining order was dis solved. The, decision is of importance, as It Involves a construction of portions of the city charter and the plaintiffs will probably appeal to the Supreme Court. The amount assessed against the property-owners for the improvement is ?2S.618. Three principal allegations were made In the complaint First, that the proce dure of the City Council was Irregular; second, that two parts of a street were to be improved under tho same ordinance, in violation of the terms of the charter; third; that fraud and collusion were shown on the part of the city officials. Judge George held that, in accordance with the provision of the charter, it was proper for the Council to adjourn from April 1 to April 2, 1S03. if a quorum was not present, and it could hold a special meeting, under such circumstances. As regards different parts of the same street being Improved under the same ordinance and two different kinds of improvements, the court expressed the opinion that, be cause different materials were used on dif ferent parts of the street, it does not follow that the Improvements were dis connected. The charge of fraud and col lusion the court believed, to be a mere de duction of the plaintiffs, and their alle gations were not supported by the facts. The case was submitted on briefs some time ago, and the court In deciding it followed the brief presented by Deputy City Attorney Kavanaugh. GRATEFUL P0E DONATIONS. COMES TO ANSWER CHARGES Boys' and Girts' Aid Society Remem bered by Needlework Guild. PORTLAND, Nov. 5. To the JSdltor.) Tfce Boys' and Qlrla Aid Society wish to extend, through tho press, their sincere thania to the Needlework Guild ot America, for their very generous annual donation of new underwear and towels. In all, 143 pieces were received, among which were S6 pairs of stockings, 22 towels and a number of boys and girls' under clothing. The work of the Needlework Guild of America cannot be too hlshjy appreciated and encouraged by a dharltablepubllc, for It seldom happens that the Institutions receive anything better than cast-off clothing-. That new goods are la every way more desirable goes without saying, and these generous ladles who give their time and labor so energetically at work which only women can do and do thor oughly, should meet with encouragement wher ever they go. It Is understood that they are anxious to ob tain many new members who will aid them in this noblo work, and any woman who has a little leisure time cannot do better than Iden tify herself with this noble organization. THE BOYS' AND GIRLS' AID SOCIETY, By VT. T. Gardner, Superintendent. Harris Trunk Co. 231 Morrison, ls headquarters for trunks, suit cases and bags. Trunks repaired. Consul-General McWade Declares His Enemies Trumped Them Up. TACOMA, "Wash., Nov. 5. Robert Mc Wade, United States Consul-Generar at Canton, China, was among the passen gers arriving this afternoon on the steam ship Tremont from the Orient. He is on his way to Washington. D. C, to ans wer the charges ot malfeasance in office preferred against him. Seen on the steamer before he came ashore, he said there as absolutely no truth in the charges. He was reluctant to discuss the matter before reporting to Washington, but he said the charges were trumped up by a lot of men whom he had occasion to have before him. They went over to the British possessions and forwarded the charges from there. On learning of It, the American colony and missionaries sent representatives to Washington approving the course of Consul-General McWade. He has been there five years and was promoted for merit. McWade Is very bitter against the men who have made charges against him. STOP TOR COIXCfS HOT SPRINGS. A covered platform has been, erected by the O. K. & N. Immediately opposite Collins Hot Springs for the accommoda tion of passengers who desire to visit this resort. The Spokane Flyer, trains 3 and 4, stop at this point on nag to take on or let off passengers. A commodious launch meets and carries all passengers and bag gage across the river to the hotel Thousands whom it has cured vouch for the value of Hood's Sarsaparllla as a cure for catarrh. Beware of the Dentist Claiming to Use Any Patent De vice or Appliance to Make a Plate Stay in Your Mouth N order to protect those who might be deceived by an advertisement now appearing in the daily papers setting forth the advantages of a device to 2 I suck the air from under a plate to make it stay in the mouth. We wish to state that if a dentist understands the art of making False Teeth it is not necessary to use such an appliance. Any dentist using a device of this kind simply proclaims to the public his inability to make a perfect- fitting denture. Every time you remove the plate to clean it, you.have to get the air out agin before it will stay in -place. How would you look carrying an air pump in your pocket, or have a valet carry one for yousimply for this purpose Rather awkward isn't it? : We have made a study for fifteen years of this branch of Dentistry, and can truthfully say that we Guarantee you a Perfect Fit So why not patro- nize a Dentist who is skilled'in the art of making perfect-fittingDentures, instead of one who through ignorance, inability and lack of knowledge is compelled to call into play a device to draw your mouth out of shape in order to fit their ill-fitting plate instead of making a plate to fit your mouth in the first place. ASK ANY DENTIST USING A DEVICE OF THIS KIND TO ALLOW YOU TO TAKE THE PLATE ON TRIAL FOR A WEEK BEFORE : PAYING FOR IT-TAKE IT OUT AND CLEAN IT ONCE OR TWICE A DAY-RESULTS WILL SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES Semember, the making and fitting of Artificial Teeth is only a small part of the modern and skillful Dentist's work, for by our method we are enabled to treat and save, under almost all condi tions, if the patient is only willing, and we are glad to say that .most of the intelligent public appreciate the importance of saving their teeth. By our system of crown and bridge work it is wonderful the results we can produce, and this is done without inflicting pain to the patient, and if it becomes necessarv. to extract teeth or badly decayed roots we can perform this operation positively without the slightest pain to the patient. Consultation free and fees reasonable. - ' r Dr. B. E. Wright's Dental Office . 342 WASHINGTON STREET, CORNER SEVENTH r .TELEPHONE MAIN 2119 Office Hours 8A.M. to 6P.M.; eveningsi 7:30 to 8:30; Sundays, 9 A. Iff. to 1 P. M: ; v Branch Office, Steusloff B4g.9 Salem