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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 21, 1906)
THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND , JANUARY 21 1900. USES ft REVOLVER Ex -Special Mott Threatens Andrew Alexander. HAS HIM ARRESTED, TOO Swears That Member of Street Cleaning Department Knocked Horse Dcmn "With Shovel. Charge Is Disproved, . A sensational clash between former Special Policeman Mott and Andrew Al exander, a member of the Streetcleanlng Department of the city, took place at an early hour yesterday morning at Sixth and Burnslde streets, and in the war of words Mott. drew a revolver and pressed it hard against Alexander's breast. Mott supposed Alexander had knocked a horse down with a heavy shovel, and attempted to arrest him, as a result of which the trouble occurred. Two policemen were called in, took Alexander to headquarters and ho was tried on a charge of cruelty to animals and acquitted by Municipal Judge Cameron. Mott may yet bo arrested for carry ing concealed weapons and pointing a re volver at Alexander, although this now seems improbable. It is said that lack of witnesses alone prevented his arrest and prosecution, as he is without author ity to carry a weapon, his commission as special officer having been canceled by Mayor Lane at the time of the dethron ing of the other members of the "special" force. Alexander proved to tho entire satisfac tion of Judge Cameron and Deputy City Attorney Fitzgerald that he did not strike the horse, but that the animal slipped on the icy pavement and fell to the ground. Mott is a night watchman, employed by certain persons to guard their property, and it was while he was making his rounds that he became embroiled with Al exander, who drives a dump cart. Alex ander was attempting to assist his horse to Its feet, when Mott ordered him to leave the animal alono until he should summon policemen. Being in the employ of the city, Alexander resisted interfer ence upon the part of Mott. and demanded to know by what authority ho was acting. Mott, in reply, whipped out the revolver, aaying he "would show" Alexander by What authority. Alexander, being thoroughly frightened, remained at tho scene with the horse ly ing on the ground, until Mott called Pa trolman Gittings and Headquarters Of ficer Johnson to the scone. They got the horso to its feet and took Alexander to the station, where a charge was placed against him. Mott was the only witness for the prose cution, and swore that he saw Alexander Etriko the horse a hard blow on the head, and that he saw tho animal fall to the pavement. He sworo lie was positive the horse was knocked down by Alexan der, but the defendant and othors who were near at the time, sworo to the con trary, and Alexander was acquitted. Superintendent Donaldson, of the Street cleaning Department, entered a vigorous complaint with Acting Chief of Police Grltzmacher against the high-handed ac tion of Mott, but as the offender is not under the supervision of the department, the Chief advised causing Mott's arrest on complaints concerning the revolver, but it is said that there is Insufficient evidence to convict. SELLING OF If. D. JIOGG, DRUG CLISItK, UNDER AltllEST. No Difficulty Experienced by Uncrs of the Opiate in Buying It In Porllnnd. Deputy City Attorney Fitzgerald yes terday morning l)cgan a crusade against the selling of morphine without it having been prescribed by a physical, and the first man to suffer arrest was II. D. Hogg, a clerk employed at tho Red Cross Phar- macy. Sixth and Oak streets. "When aeked to make a statemont con cerning tho case, tho defendant declined to do so, saying he would prefer to re main silent on the subject for the present. He will bo arraigned tomorrow morning before Municipal Judge Cameron and a date for his hearing will be fixed. Archie Ray, a man in the last stages of morphine ravages, was the direct cause of the arrest of Clerk Hogg. "When ar raigned in the Municipal Court yesterday morning on a charge of having morphine In hi? possession, Ray pleaded guilty and begged to be permitted to leave the city. He declared that a bottle of the terrible drug that was held before him was pur chased by him at the Red Cross Phar macy. Clerk Hogg being the person who waited on him. Ray's case was continued until Monday, and Mr. Fitzgerald held a consultation with Captain of Detectives Bruin, who Immediately dispatched Dotcctlve Mcara to the Red Cross Pharmacy to make in quiry concerning the botttle of morphine. Vpon the return of Mcars- a warrant for the arrest of Clerk Hogg was issued and served. Hogg was released upon furnish ing bonds in the sum of $209. Archie Ray, who is well known in Port land, was arrested by Patrolman Goltz, who found him In a North End saloon with tho bottle of morphine in his pocket. Ray has used the drug for many years, and is nothing but a skeleton. Ho Is said to have but a short time to live. The officials are inclined to believe that there is a general violation of the ordi nance against the sale of morphine and other powerful poisons, and it is said that a hard fight will now be made to stop the alleged practice. There are many "fiends" In Portland, all of whom secure the drug in some manner, and none of them has ever been able to present a prescription from any physician when asked to do so "by the "police and Municipal Court author ities. For annoying Mrs. A. S. Finger and driving her into hysterics on several occa sions, by means of tlcktacks. played on the windows of her home, 550 East Eighth stret, five boys are under arrest and will have to stand trial in the Municipal Court. "Warrants were issued for them yester day morning. They aro Henry Johnson, Manford Kline. Hugo Helse, Rodney Hea cock and Charles Agnew. It Is the claim of Mrs. Finger that the boys have centered their energies upon her house, "wishing to annoy and frighten her. She declares that upon numerous occasions she has been badly scared by their ' antics, and In order to stop them resorted to the law. James Daley, stranger in Portland, was indignant when given ten days in the City Jail for begging at Third and "Washing ton etrets. He thought it strange that a man should bo arrested for so trivial an offense, but he will serve hi time. H. D. "Winters, East Side capitalist, failed to appear to answer to a charge of j&i&U.ng a revolver at another perseo. BOYS AND GIRLS, ATTENTION! GREAT OFFER BY DR. WRIGHT My ads appear weekly in the Saturday Telegram and Sunday Oregonian and Journal. My picture appears in every ad. Any boy or girl, under 18 years of age, presenting 500 of these pictures within 60 days from date, will receive $5.00 worth of dental work free of charge. ("QKKEIPW''' nan- K DR. It. 13. "WRIGHT. CHILDREN'S TEETH Where any defect exists it needs prompt and skillful attention. JThe only way to insure good teeth for life is to give prompt treatment imme diately when any imperfection appears. It is little short of criminal to neglect a child's teeth, and by your negligence burden your offspring for the bal ance of their lives. That is the reason I make the above offer, to interest the children and parents alike in this necessary work. Remember that this means the most skillful dental work that it is possi ble to obtain, and it won't hurt the youngsters a bit. Teeth extracted without pain. CROWN AND BRIDGE WORK A SPECIALTY THE PAINLESS DENTIST DR. B. E. WRIGHT 342 WASHINGTON STREET, CORNER SEVENTH OFFICE HOURS: 8 A.M. TO 5 P. M. 7:30 TO 8:30 P. M. SUNDAYS, 9 TO 1. PHONE MAIN 2119. or to tell why lie had not obeyed Judgo Cameron's order to clean up the side walks In front of the property at Grand avenue and East Davis street. Patrolman Croxford was present to state that "Win ters had not cleaned up the sidewalks, for which he was arrested last Monday. SOCIETY AT THE CITY JAIL riUSONEUS JlT-IOWKn TO AllOUT TOWN. RUN Police Inspector II ruin "Will 3Inkc nn Invert Ration of the Condition of AtTnlra. A thorough investigation of alloged laxity in the enforcement of rules regard ing the handling of prisoners in the City Jail, the guarding of "trusties" while at liberty about police headquarters, and other "loose" methods around the Central Station will probably be instituted by In spector Patrick Bruin today or tomor row. That the City Jail has lost all Its ter rors and that prisoners have Jolly times while serving their sentences, is declared to be true by persons familiar with the conditions about headquarters. A most glaring irregularity in the han dling of "trusties" was witnessed by scores of citizens at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, when Walter Scott, now sup posed to be serving out a sentence of 60 days, emerged from a Third-street cigar store two blocks from the City Jail, sneaked alone hurriedly, dodging in and out of entrances to keep out of sight of any policeman who might chance to sec him, and finally entered the barn in which the patrol wagon and horses are kept After taking sufficient time to smoke part of a cigarette, which ho evidently purchased nt the cigar store, Scott went through a few more maneuvers, and at last reached the wood pile in a small room at the entrance to"' police head quarters. Scott was supposed to be splitting wood while he was going to and coming from the Third-street cigar store, but his ab sence was not discovered by the police. Scores of citizens, however, stood on Third and Oak streets, and commented about the "prisoner" working such a "raw" trick on the officers. Rank carelessness is charged In the searching of prisoners, also. Numerous times of late, instances have come to light where it was shown that persons under arrest were not half searched. This will be a matter for investigation. It is said. Although there is a rule to the effect that no smoking shall be allowed in the City Jail, It Is no trouble for prisoners to secure all the tobacco they desire, and all that is necessary is to be a trifle careful as to when smoking is indulged in. Recently two minors, while being held pending an Investigation of their cases, wero seen seated In their cell smoking cigarettes. Why nil of these startling irregularities aro permitted to tako place right under the noses of the heads of tho Police De partment, may prove very interesting in formation. As inspector of the force, tho duty of sifting the matter rests upon the shoulders of Captain Bruin. Burglars Killed by Detectives. CHICAGO, Jan. 30. One burglar was killed and another fatally wounded early WE ARE GIVING j TROUSERS AWAY I For $22.50 we will make a suit to your mea- sure and give you an extra pair of trousers of I the same or different material FREE I You may choose a suiting from a black Thibet, I a blue Serge or an all-wool Cheviot Come in today and see the fabrics Elks' Building, Corner Seventh and Stark Great Clearance Sale Every Article Greatly Reduced The Following- Articles (on Display in Our Large North Window) Will Appeal Especially to Shrewd and Economical Buyers Two Quartered Golden Oak Dressers; regular $30.00, special $23.50 One Birdseye Maple Dresser; regular $29.00, fecial $23.40 Two Birdsej-e Maple Princess Dressers; regular $27.50, special $22.30 One Golden Oak Princess Dresser; regular $25.00, special $18.65 Two Golden Oak Chiffoniers "with mirror: regular $22.50, special $16.50 One Birdseye Maple Chiffonier with mirror; regular $24.50, special $17.50 IS-foot Golden Oak Pedestal Table, 54-incli top, Tyden-Lock, hand-polished; regular $65.00, special $49.00 18-foot leathered Oak Pedestal Table, 43-inch top, Tyden-Lock; regular $420, special $27.50 One Weathered Oak Buffet and China Closet com bined, leaded glass door, French plate glass; regu lar $55.00, special $35.00 One Weathered. Oak China Closet, four shelves, French plate mirror; reg. $320, spec $19.50 One Golden Oak China Closet, glass doors, all glass shelves; regular $95.00, special $67.00 One Mahogany Library Table, 50 inches long, hand carved; regular $05.00, special.... $46.50 These Pieces Will Not Last Long at the Prices Quoted. Come Early Our Great Remnant Sale Is Still On Take Advantage of It. If You Have a Small Room or Hall to Cover, Bring in size, and then Well Sell You a Remnant COVELL FURNITURE CO. 184-186 FIRST AND 185 FRONT FURNITURE CARPETS r- CHINA MOUSE 1 FURNISHINGS nressn mess iwn nr u tomto ci DRAPERIES I8S-I87-I89-I9I-FIRST ST- PORTLAND. A. GOOD PLACE TO, TRADE. GOOD IRON BEDS REDUCED This week we make a big cut in the price of some of our most desirable patterns of Iron Beds.' Remember, these are not the cheap, flimsy beds so often sold at bargain sales. Call to see them and be convinced. ' This $6.50 Iron Bed, heavy posts, low projecting foot end, 4-6 wide. Special this week, ' 3t - ....... w ... . )3.dl This $8.00 fancy pattern Bed, , 4-6 wide, head 58 inches high, posts 11-16-inch tubing. Now at , $5.00 This $11.00 Bed, one of the best patterns ever produced; vari ety of colors, gilt trimmed. While they last 7.25 CARPET DEPARTMENT Cost cuts no figure. Remnants and odds and ends at your own price. Sample Lace Curtains, Portieres and Rugs all greatly reduced. H. E. EDWARDS 185-191 First St. today at Des Plalnes, a suburb of Chi cago. Jn a battle between detectives of tho Chicago & Northwestern Railroad and five men detected In an attempt to steal from a repajr shop of tho railway company. Tho detectives had surrounded the shop and the fight began when tho robbers at tempted to escapo with the plunder. The thrco men not wounded escaped after they had exhausted their ammunition. Suffers From Inhaling Gas. J. Boswick. who was taken to St. Vin cent's Hospital from a North Portland Hotel yesterday suffering from the ef fects of inhaling gas, will recover. It I3 Ud. He Is supposed to have been drunk and left tho gas turned on when ho re tired. He Is said to bo from Lewiaton, Ida. STDDEBAKER BROS. CO, NORTHWEST CUTTERS CUTTERS CUTTERS BOBSLEDS BOBSLEDS BOBSLEDS uuim mm mm U3JAAJL 22 Now Is the Sleighing Time; Don't Miss this Chance for a Good Time Get a Cutter Our Stock-Is Big-; Great Varieties in Styles and Prices WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF CARRIAGE HEATERS " ALSO AN EXCELLENT STOCK of ROBES AND STORM APRONS STUDEBAKER BROS. CO., NORTHWEST 330-336 EAST MORRISON ST., PORTLAND, OREGON . -. HHII bum. 1 iiibwhtmi 1 - -smm-
