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THE SUNDAY OEEGONIAN, PORTLAND, DECEMBER 18, 1905.
VERDICT OF GUILTY
Fred Fritz Convicted of Oper
ating Gambling-House,
JURY IS OUT THREE HOURS
Counsel for Defense Immediately
States That Case Will Be Ap
pealed to the Supreme Court
of State on Legal Points.
Fred Fritz, who conducts a resort on
Burnsldc street, was convicted yester
day by a Jury in Judge Frazcr's court
of having oporated a roulette game on
July 21 last- The evidence was very
plain and the instructions by the court
oqually so, but still the jury occupied
three hours in the deliberation of the
ottse. There were three who were for
acirittal, and the other nine mcmbors
of the Jury put up a solid front for con
viction, and finally convinced the others
of the Justice of a verdict of guilty as
ch?rge.l In the information.
W. L. Edwards, a member of the Mu
nicipal Reform league, was the prin
cipal witness for the prosecution. He
teed lied that he visited Fritz place and
eavv a game going on and players and
saw money change hands. He described
tlic gme, but on cross-examination ad
mitted that he did not know that it was
roulette or not. This was the only weak
paint in his evidence and was Imma
terial. John " Cordano, Deputy Sheriff, was
oailed as a witness and testified that
Fred Fritz was the roputcd owner of
the sBioon and Its attachments includ
ing the gambling rooms.
A record of the State Circuit Court
showing the fact that Frits pleaded
guilty to a gambling charge about six
months ago was admitted in evidence.
Fred L. Olson, elerk of the Munici
pal Court, was called to show' by the
records of that court that Fritz paid
fines for gambling when the fine sys
tem was In vogue under the city admin
istration. The defense offered no evidence, rely
ing on the point that Mr. Edwards was
unable to testify positively that the
game he witnessed was a roulette
game, and that consequently there was
a feature of proof of the charge con
tained in the information that a rou
lette game was operated.
Ed Mendenhnll, counsel for the de
fense, argued this question to the jury
ana after he had consumed some little
time. Judge Frazer interrupted him to
Bay that his argument must close in
ten minutes as it was unnecessary to
consume further time with it.
Mr. Mendenhall said he would give
way to his colleague, S. C. Spencer.
"Your honor," said Mr. Spencer, "I
am pretty well loaded, can't 1 have
more than ten minutes?"
N'o. you must close in ten minutes,"
answered the court.
Mr. Spencer made his speech, and Dis
trict Attorney Manning made the final
argument daring any member of the
jury to take over live minutes to make
up his mind upon a verdict of guilty.
In his Instructions to the jury. Judge
Frazer covered ground he has pre
viously done in gambling cases, tell
ing the Jury they had nothing to do
with the policy of the law, or whethor
they thought it was a good law, or
otherwise. It wa's .their duty to en
force it. and circumstantial evidence as
well other evidence was to be con-
Bidared. "If the law Is bad," the courH
said, "the remedy lies with the Legis
lature. You should consider it the same
as any other law against crime. If you
find the defendant has violated the law
beyond a reasonable doubt, you should
return a verdict of guilty. On the other
hand if you find that a reasonable
deubt exists to the contrary, your Ver
dict should be not guilty, but it makes
no difference to you whether you agree
with the policy of the law or not."
The court also instructed the Jury
that if they found Fritz was the re
puted owner of the place where the
game was conducted, he should be
fftund guilty unless there was other ev
1 donee to the contrary.
TMe Jury came in for further instruc
tions at 3 o'clock, and half an hour
Inter reached an agreement, S. C. Spen
cor, of counsel for the defense, says
the case will be appealed to the Su
preme Court on legal points.
LEAGUE IS INCORPORATED.
Legal Organization of the World-Wide
Anti-Cigarette Work Effected Here.
Articles of Incorporation of the In
ternational .Anti-Cigarette League
were filed with the County Clerk of
Multnomah County and the Secretary
of State of Oregon during the week.
These articles set forth the following
facts:
First The name of thi corporation shall be
"International Antl-Clgarette League," and
its duration shall be perpetual.
Seoontf The objects of this corporation shall
bo the agitation anJ promotion of anti-clgar-Ue
sentiment In the United States. Great
Britain. Canada and other civilized nations,
and to co-operate with other organisations
having similar purposes in view. The busl-
nees and pursuit of this corporation shall be
te organize local, county, state and general
leagues auxiliary to the corporate body; to
publish and distribute membership cards, dis
tinctive badges, tracts, circulars aad other
literature; to acquire, own and dispose of
money, real estate and other securities In
furtherance of Its objects.
Third The estimated value of property and
money of this corporation at the time of exe
cution of this instrument Is one hundred dol
lars. The sources of revenue and income of
this corporation shall he by solicitation of
moneys and donations from the general public,
the ale of badges, literature and periodicals
and the giving of lectures and entertainments
in illustration of it objects.
Fourth The title of the officers making this
instrument shall be board' of directors of the
International Anti-Cigarette League; they shall
have power to adopt by-laws governing their
col and , to elect or appoint such officers
as may be necessary to carry out the full
objeet of this corporation. Said board of
directors hall hold office for the term of one
3ear from the date of the first annual meet
ing herein provided for or until their suc
ceers are legally -elected and qualified. Said
beard of directors shall hold their regular an
nual meeting on the third Monday of Decem
ber ef eaeh year at the hour of 10 A. M. In
the principal office of the corporation in the
Cltj of Portland. Oregon. United States of
Amorlea. at which time reports of officers for
the year shall be given and a board of dl
reoters elected by ballot to succeed the makers
hereof or their successors;
Fifth The location of this corporation and
it principal office for the transaction of offi
cial business shall be Portland. Oregon.
United States of America; Its international
headquarters for the promotion of lis general
organisation and the publishing and distribu
tion of Its literature and supplies shall be
Cbleago. Illinois, United States of America.
It may establish and maintain branch inter
rational offices In euch clUes of the world as
Ita board of directors shall determine.
Sixth The purpose of this corporation shall
rfet be pecuniary profit, and it chall have no
power to iwue stock or sell the Fame.
Seventh The names of the Incorporators of
tWs corporation are Cullen Ewlnc Cllne,
ehalrman. Elmer Ellsworth Miller, secretary-
treasurer, all of Portland, Oregon, United
States of America, and Wallace Randolph
Struble, vlce-cnairman-generai superintendent,
of Calcago. IllinoU. United 8tate of Amer
ica, and these cha.ll constitute the board of
directors of this corporation for Its first year,
with power to adopt by-laws governing the
e&iae.
The document is duly witnessed and
acknowledged before T. T. Struble, No-.
tary Public for Oregon. Inquiry of Dr.
Wallace R. Struble elicited the state
ment .that these steps have been in
contemplation for some time, and are
taken as a part of the general plan to
centralize the work of the Anti-Cigarette
League, which has grown in such
importance as to compass the civilized
nations of the world. The Internation
al League is the first duly incorporated
body to undertake the world-wide
work. Details of the organization will
include extensive campaigns in Canada
and Great Britain, where already ini
tial work has been done by local bod
ies. It will be the aim df the Interna
tional League to co-operate with all
organizations having, a similar object
in view, and in this sense it will servo
as a merger for much of the effort that
Is now sporadic "While the official o
fices will be located in Portland, the
general work of the league will be di
rected, as heretofore, from Chicago.
A possible outcome of the campaign
in Oregon may .be the holding of the
second International Anti - Cigarette
Convention In this city next year dur
ing the Lewis and Clark Fair. The
last convention of this sort was held
in Buffalo during the Pan-American
Exposition. Dr. Struble, the general
superintendent, contemplates taking up
the active work of the league in Brit
ish Columbia, with possible campaigns
of education in the leading cities of
Washington and Idaho.
TO BUILD CHURCH AND MANSE.
Central Baptist Congregation Will
Spend $11,000 In Improvements.
u i niPPtinr of the trustees of the Cen-
fi Tinntfsf frhtireh. of the East Side.
Friday evening, it was decided to proceed
at nnw jorlth thp. erection Of a Church
building and an eight-room manse on the
East Ankeny and Twentieth streets.
Xev. W, K. Randall.
Flans and specifications prepared by Ar
chitect W. L. Morgan, trustee, had been
adopted and the contract wag awarded.
the intention being to occupy the church
by the first of March. There will be an
auditorium, 48x4S, and five auxiliary
rooms, including the Sunday school and
lot recently purchased on the corner of
classrooms, ladles' parlor and dining-
room. The building will De two stories.
at the front of which will be a lofty tow
er. Alongside will be the eight-room
manse. The total cost of improvements.
including grounds, building, sidewalks and
furniture, amounts to 511.000.
In connection with the regular religious
worship there will be an open forum for
discussion of social and popular questions.
by men who have made studies along
these lines, thus bringing the church into
closer relations with practical affairs.
The general management of the building
project has been in the hands of the pas
tor. Rev. William E. Randall, and the
trustees, who are as follows: Judge John
E. Magers, chairman; Arthur Fraser, L.
Kay, W. L. Morgan, Charles A. Merrlam,
Mr. Merrlam, H. M. Beckwith and J. C.
Gibson. Central Baptist Church was or
ganized IS months ago, and has .made a
gain of oO per cent in membership and
raised $6000 in that time. The new church
will stand in the center of an unoccupied
district. The Centenary Church is 13
blocks away, the Third Presbyterian
Church is somewhat nearer, and the Cen
tral and North Central Schoolhouses are
within the territory of the church's In
fluence. Great growth is expected. Rev
Mr. Randall, the pastor, says:
"Every movement has been carefully
planned. "We are not in" opposition to any
other church, and are in a territory that is
sure to grow rapidly. Our aim will be to
get. in close touch 'to the practical con
cerns of life, and bring the religious and
the practical life closer together. Our
open forum will be unique, and we hope
will be useful. '
The constitution says:
"We believe social work should be un
dertaken by the church for the welfare of
the congregation and community." And
further: "This church shall not prescribe
rules ivt regulation of personal conduct.
deeming the principles of God's word and
individual conscience of supreme author
ity, but recognizing the influence and ex
ample and the obligation of walk worthy
or tne .Lord unto all pleasing.' We will
seek in our relations to recreation.
amusements and the Lord's day to dis
countenance all things whereby a brother
or sister may be made weak, or that may
prove a stumbling block to the unsaved."
BROTHERS TURN THEIR BACKS
Refuse to Help Relative Sentenced
to Rockpile Gang.
After wandering over the face of the
earth for three long years, searching for
a missing wife, Francis Marion Harris
brought tip in Portland on a ship from
China and landed in the City Jail, where
he is now serving a sentence of ten days
on the rockpile. He struck a man as he
wended his way uptown on the first day of
his arrival here, and was arrested.
Last night two brothers of Harris called
at the Central Police Station to inquire
concerning him. He spied them through
the bars and windows and turned his back
In the hope that they would not see him.
In this he failed, although he had given
the name of Jim Smith when arrested, and
had done everything he could to throw
themjoff the scent.
After ascertaining their brother was
locked up, and that he had until next
Thursday to serve on the rockpile, his
brothers left the station, declining to ball
him out.
"It's the best place for him," said one
of the brothers. "If we bailed him out, he
would get drunk and would be in again in
but a short time. It seems he cannot help
drinking. He lost his wife three years ago
while in Warsaw, 111., and since that time
has not heard a word from her. She dis
appeared in the most mysterious manner,
and although he has spent all of his time
since in an effort to locate her or to learn
something about her, he has failed. It has
driven him to drink and ruined his life.
"After doing all he could to find some
trace of his wife in Warsaw or vicinity,
my brother left his home and set out to
search the whole country over. In his
wanderings he has gone into nearly all of
the prominent cities, has enlisted the aid
of the authorities everywhere, but not a
trace of her has he ever found. v
"On the verge of insanity and driven wild
What
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EARLY every
r i i
of things you never would
to which people have been
The Gift
That is also an investment
Trill no doubt occur to you.
Hundreds of such gifts are to
he found in this store and
these timely suggestions will
he worthy of careful study.
LADIES' DESKS
Beautiful ma
hogany, birdseye
maple, golden
oak Desks. Best
of material, all
highly polished
and finished;
prices up
from
$6.00
ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF ROCKERS THIS WEEK, 25 PER CENT OFF. 500 FROM WHJCH TO CHOOSE
Among the Useful Gifts for the Home, the Following Suggestions Should Be Carefully Studied:
Sideboards China Cabinets Dressing Tables Rocking Chairs Book Cases Rugs
Buffets Bric-a-bracs Center Tables Leather Easy Chairs Library Tables Portieres
M. E. EDWARDS
by drink and his continual worry over the
loss of his wife, my "brother took ship hero
several months ago and sailed before the
mast for China. He returned hut a few
days ago, all unknown to us. He got into
this trouble and was sent to jail. My
brother-in-law chanced to be walking up
the street here one day this week and
saw him marching along under guard. He
was a member of the city rockpile gang,
and was a dejected man. It was not until
we were told pf this that we knew he was
in America."
INSPECTOR IS ARRAIGNED.
Stockmen Accuse Dr. E. N. Hutchin
son of Being Too Careful.
Dr. E.-N. Hutchinson, of the United
States Bureau of Animal Industry, has
been arraigned by certain stockmen of
Eastern Oregon for being too flnlcky in
his examination of their cattle. He would
not allow certain cattle bought near Con
don and Echo to be shipped out of the
state several months ago, and the injured
owners wrote the head of the department.
George H. HIckox, superintendent of the
department on the Pacific Coast, arrived
a few days ago to Investigate the matter,
and said yesterday that, in- case Dr.
Hutchinson did err, it was on the side of
carefulness, and he recommended him for
It.
But the cattlemen assert that they have
had Dr. McLaln examine the herds sup
posed to be affected with mange, the cause
of Dr. Hutdhlnson's refusal of a permit of
shipment, and he found no mange upon
them. They also say that they have
shipped two carloads to Portland since
that time, and they passed muster. How
ever, the inspector having erred In the
right direction, Mr. HIckox will not push
the investigation on his own part further,
but will have an expert sent to the sup
posedly diseased districts and find the con
dition of mange there.
FOR HIS CHRISTMAS.
"What are you going to get him for
Christmas? Nearly everybody has a "him"
or two to buy for. We cater only to
"bims." Perhaps our suggestions will
aid you to get him just what he needs
and just what will please him. Here are
useful and pleasing holiday gifts which
will be acceptable to any man: Overcoats,
suits, dress vests, raincoats, hats, caps,
umbrellas, glpves, smoking jackets, neck
wear, mufflers, handkerchiefs, hosiery,
suspenders, shirts, collars, cuffs, under
wear, sweaters, cuff buttons, etc Every
article fairly and rightly priced; no fancy
figures. "We'll put aside anything you se
lect and Keep perfectly "mum" about It
until Santa Claus time.
LION CLOTHING CO.,
165 and 16S Third street, Mohawk bids.
Give Benefit Bail.
A benefit ball will be given Monday, De
cember 19, at "Woodman's Hall, East Sixth
and East Alder streets, the proceeds of
which will be used for the benefit of the
family and In defraying1 th$ funeral ex
penses of Bro. Horace McConoughey, who
died November 12, after suffering over
nine months, his long illness making it
necessary that this benefit be given. De
ceased was a member of Mount Hood
Lodge, No. 72, Brotherhood of- Boilermak
ers and Iron Shipbuilders of America.
Great peparatlons are being made for
the dance, and a grand time is assured.
Fox Brothers' Orchestra has been en
gaged, and it is expected a large crowd
will be present to assist in the cause.
White to Succeed Meyer.
ROME, Dec IT. It Is understood that
to Give for
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS FOR PUZZLED PEOPLE
man and some women know
' i t - e t . -p.
or now mucn to spena, dui or wnai girt win oesiow ine greatest pleasure
person. Wouldn't it be pleasant if someone who KNOWS should take
have thought of, but are just the things you want? No one should be better able to tell these things than this store,
coming for Christmas gifts and advice about Christmas gifts for many a year.
XMAS TABLEWARE
Set of Six Knives and Forks
Heavy triple-plate coin silver, just
the present for mother $2.50
Shell Dessert Spoons, full A-l stand
ard silver plate on 21 per cent
nickel silver base, hand burnished;
set of six JJ5X.50
Child's Morris Chair
Oak finished
chair -with
cushion, solid
and useful
$2.75
Oak chair,
cushions of
velour in colors, brass rod ad
justment $3.25
Hisses Morris Chair, golden
oak polished, with velour
cushion $4.00
Books for
We sell new books as cheap and
I any other dealer in the city.
n5r
Here are just a few
School for Scandal, finely illustrated 2.25
George Eliot, 12 volumes, India paper 12.00
Ella Wheeler Wilcox, poems . .75
Balfour's life of R. L. Stevenson, 2 volumes 2.50
Her Infinite Variety, illustrated by Christy. 1.08
An Old Sweetheart of Mine, illustrated by Christy 1.55
Out to Old Aunt Mary's, illustrated by Christy 1.55
Sharps and Flats, Eugene Eield, 2 volumes 1.55
John Henry Books .58
Elsie Books .; .68
Our Bible stock is complete. 1
Children's books, we have a large variety.
Our second-hand stock is the most complete on the Coast. Come
in and browse around. You many find just the book you have been
.looking for so long.
Hyland Bros.
229-231 Yamhill i Street
Ambassador Meyer wilL figure prominent
ly In the diplomatic promotions incidental
to the inauguration of President Roose
velt, and that he will be succeeded by
Henry "White, now secretary of the
American Embassy in London.
CHRISTMAS
Spectacles!
Nothing that you could get for your
parents or grandparents would give
as much satisfaction and pleasure as
.a pair of the Oregon Optical Co.'s i
perfect fitting glasses. With every :
pair of glasses sold we give an order
that entitles the holder to be fitted
by us, or on their special prescription
without extra cost.
OREGON OPTICAL CO.
173 Feurth St., Y. M. C. A., Bldg.
what it is to worry over the question: What to give for Christmas? It is not a question
-if t t . i 1 f 1 :U . U : :U t.
Quadruple plate silver, satin finished creamer
and sugar bowl, gold lined, burnished cover;
the set 7.00
Four-piece set, consisting of creamer, sugar
bowl, butter dish and spoon holder, satin
finished, gold lined and engraved; the
set $7.50
INDIAN STOOLS
All that are left
of this style will
be closed out this
week; price re
duced from $1.25,
will be sold while
they last
for
ft
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Presents
in many cases much cheaper than
SPECIAL
CUT RATES
Boston Painless Dentists
'Are now glvin? their annual cm
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charges are lees than college priaea,
and all work done by our painless sys
tem and by specialists of 12 to 20 years'
xperlence.
TEETH
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Fifth mad JCerri9B Streets.
Entrance 291 Moriaon Street.
Laret Dental concern in the worl4u
HOSPITALITY AT .
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Entertainment tnat Is, pltuura to 700?
ruestx does not depend on tha moae7 you
p.nd, butt on your own kaowleds ot how
to receive and extend bocpltaUty. Christine
Terhune Harriet tells you all about It. Post
paid. 50 cents.
. J. CXODE. Fobllsfcer. ISC FUtfe Are,
"ew York.
TEETH
Christmas
uu me icwpicm in &ctcuug me ugiii tuiug iui me ngm
the whole trouble off your shoulders and make out a list
CHILDREN'S CUPS
Satin-finished
Silver Cups on
white metal. Plain
and engraved
Plain cups of
silver-plated white
metal 50
r
Silver-plated engraved mug, em
bossed and smooth finished 75
Silver Cup, satin finished, heavy
raised work around rim, gold
lined and burnished. .. .Jjsl.00
JARDINIER
STANDS
Too many of
these for a
minute descrip
tion. Plenty of .
them in any
nnisn and
designs. Pretty
little pedestals
that sell
for
$1.25
185-191 First Street
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All shoes would be good shoes if
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But you buy them to wear; that's
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Selz Royal Blue shoes are made to
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$3.50 and $4.
They do wear, well and long, and
feel right to the wearer and look right
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Get your feet into Selz Royal Blue.
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LION CLOTHING CO.
Outfitters to Men and Boys
1 66-1 68 Third St. Mohawk BIdg.
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People In delicate health need
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Absolute Cleanliness Is our
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We do crown and bridge work
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perience in plate work enables
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In the end. We have feelings
as well as you.
DI5. T. P. WISE.
WISt. BROS., DENTISTS
208-213 FAILING BLDG. Open evenings till 0. Sundays from 8 to 12. Corner
THIRD AND WASHINGTON STS. Phono Main 2020.
A Gift for the
Home
Is practical a lasting re
membrance of the giver. An
artistic piece of furniture is
always welcome. A Morris
Chair Pedestal, Jardinier,
Lamp or beautiful picture.
Our line of pictures offers a
wide range of inexpensive
presents.
many
PARLOR PIECES
"Roman chairs, corner chairs,
upholstered or polished seats;
mahogany finished chairlike cut,
with high arms, seat covered;
would be a very acceptable pres.
ent for the house,
ss.oo
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WISE.