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About Albany weekly democrat. (Albany, Linn County, Or.) 1912-1913 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 29, 1912)
HEAVY SENTENCE Must Pay Fines Amounting to $1000; and Serve 90 Days in Linn County Jail Here. COURT PAROLESHIM ON TWO CHARGES AGAINST HIM TODAY Juge Galloway Gives Peacock Some Excellent AdviceBefore lir.posir.g S3r.tsr.ce. Continued from Saturday, Nov. 23. With the courtroom well filled with residents of this city, Judge Win. Gal loway this morning at 10 o'clock sen-, tenced Al Peacock to pay fines of $1000 and serve 90 days in the county jail for the various convictions secur ed against him by the district attor ney's office for violation of the loca option laws. If Peacock fail sto pay his fines oi $1000 he will be compelled to remain in the county jail for a per iod of 590 days or nearly a year and a half. , Onthe first two charges upon which Peacock was found guilty this week, he was sentenced to pay a fine of $250 and serve 30 days on each one. On the case which was appealed from Jus tice of the Peace Swan's court, Judge Galloway upheld the sentence imposed by Judge Swan and the fine of $500 and thirty days in the coutny jail which was imposed by Judge Swan on Peacock last spring, was allowed to stand. This made a total of $1000 and 90 days in the county jail in sentences imposed this morning by Judge Gal loway. In the case of the City of Albany against Peacock, for indecent exhibi tion which was appealed to the circuit court, Peacock was sentenced by Judge Galloway to serve 50 days in the city jail but sentence was suspend ed and the defendant paroled with the understanding that the minute that he violated any of the city ordinances or the local option laws in the future, he would be arrested immediately and compelled to serve out the 50 days In the case of Oregon vs. Al Pea cock for violation of the local option law to which Peacock plead guilty yesterday, he was sentenced to serve 30 days in the county jail. Sentence in this instance was also suspended and the prisoner paroled with the provision that should he at any time in the future violate any of the laws of the city or county, he will be ar rested and compelled to serve it out. Ecforc imposing sentence this morning on Peacock, Judge Galloway asked Judge Whitney, whom he ap pointed a few days ago to defend Peacock, if he had anything to say in behalf of the defendant. Judge Whit ney arose and said: "I had a talk with Mr. Peacock yes terday and he promised me that if he was given a chance by the court, he would never again engage in the sale of intoxicating liquor and would not apply to the government for fur ther license. He told me that this had been a lesson to him and if the court would deal gently with htm he would endeavor to conduct himself a good citizen. I have known his father for vears and he comes from an ex cellent family and I believe that there is still good i:i him and that if per mitted he will make good. "I believe in enforcing all of the laws in the criminal statutes and every good citizen wants them en forced, and I will leave the defendant to the mercy of the court." When Peacock was brought before the court to have sentence pronounc ed. Judge Galloway said: "The court is satisfied that you have been given a fair and impartial trial. I hold n: ill will against you. You undoubtedly know and feel that there are others in Albany just as guilty as vim are and the court believes that there are. However, I will say that you arc o;ilv a little in advance of them and t'.iat they will be brought ln'forc the bar and made to suffer the penalty for their wrong-doing. "You have admitted to your coun sel that you have violated the laws, which shows that you still have some manhood, and your resolutions are good, but at this time. Mr. Peacock, 1 feel that von are too weak to be trusted and if I thought for a minute that you would keep your word and strive to be a better citizen,. I would ensider paroling you on the other cliargc-s. "After vnu nave served your sen tence in the county jail and step forth .main a free man. your heart will pr. bablv have been strengthened and "U will be better able to lace the w-rld and become a good citizen. It ;. . :: shuv.- vui'.r relatives and the peo :. of Albany that you really want to ::-.ake good," they will help you in every way. I am sure, and assist ;-vi: in any way they can. When you are free again', forget your evil as sociates, and endeavor to recover your standing in the community. ou can do it it you will." Judge Galloway also made it plain this morning that violators of the law v.-ho are convicted in the lower courts crin rvnct nhsolutelv no leniency from him should they appeal thcif ease to the circuit court. He also warmly complimented the people of Albany for having the most efficient officers of anv town in the state and stated that they were men who were striving to uphold the law s to the let ter. Judge Galloway paid special tributes to Judge Swan. District At torney Hill, and the city official. Peacock was placed in the county jail this morning and will begin his sentence immediately. 1 ALBANY SCHOOLS WILL BE CLOSED ALL NEXT WEEK School Kids to Take Vacation While Teachers Attend the Corvallis Institute. Owing to the fact that the Linn and Benton Teachers' Institute will be held at Corvallis on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week and that Thursday is a legal holiday, the public schools of this city will remain closed all next week and the school kids are happy over the prospect of forgetting their books and studies for seven big days. The teachers' convention at Corval lis will be one of the most important hehl in the Willamette Valley for sev eral years and all branches of school work will be discussed by the most prominent educational men in the stale. A number of noted speakers from otiier parts oi the country will also be in attendance, including Preston W. Search of Clark University, Mas sachusetts. E. 1 Carlton, assistant state super intendent of public instruction; P. L. Campbell, president of the University of Oregon: J. H. Ackerman, presi dent of the Oregon State Xorinal school; C. W. Doettichcr, city super intendent of the Albany public schools; Lloyd A. Marquam, princi pal of the Albany High school, and other prominent instructors of the state will be in attendance S BANQUET AT SIX TONIGHT Owing to the large number of out-of-town guests the invita- tions to the banquet which will S be held at the Elks' Temple this evening at six o'clock will be limited to the presidents of each university and two representa- tives, the president of the Al- bany Commercial Club, mayor, and editors of the two local newspapers. A reception to the visitors will be held at the Com- mercial Club rooms at 5:30 this evening at which every business man is urged tc be present. S S S) S SOCIETY. Gertie Taylor, Society Editor. Two enjoyable evenings of this week were spent at the Chrysanthe mum Fair, which was held under the auspices of the Modern Travelers' Club. The first evening the program was under the direction of Mrs. Hans Flo with numbers rendered by the Treble Ctef Club and the Junior Treble Clef Club. . The latter were attired in Japanese costume and were especially fine. Miss VVaggcncr and Miss Clement gave a finished piano solo while Mrs. Flo sang the classical selection "Nirrana," in her usual and pleasing artistic style. The sec ond evening Miss Rice, instructor in music ill the public schools, presented a most pleasing program. She was assisted in drilling the pupils by other teachers. The numbers were very unique, especially the "Japanese Song," "Rainy Day," and "Doll Song." The little song by the Davis sisters was very much admired. The chrys anthemums occupied the west end of the large room, there being some very fine plants. The booths containing coffee and sandwiches, chocolate and wafers, ice-cream and cake, candy, and domestic science, were artistically decorated and made an attractive set ting for the sale of toothsome viands. The art gallery of beautiful water colored paintings was an interesting feature. The palmist was a great at traction and scores hung upon her prediction of future weal or woe. Both her gypsies and herself were beautifully attired. "The Rocky Road to Dtiblni" was more than its name indicated, ghosts, hobgoblins, and many varied obstructions awaited the victim at every turn. The negro min strels were taking. The audiences were very large and appreciative and the Modern Travelers are to be con gratulated tipoiv the success of their undertaking. The amount cleared is expected to reach about one hundred and fifty dollars, which will be handed over to the Library fund. .Mrs. J. .1. Collins entertained about forty of her friends at "50;" on Mon day afternoon. Mrs. A. W. Bower s' ix was winning lady and received a beautiful bunch of yellow chrysan themums. Several songs were ren dered during the afternoon by Miss Blanche liamnicl and Mrs. Frank Powell, which were especially enjoy ed because of llie excellent voices biith. The hostess was assisted with her dainty repast by Miss Hammel and Miss Alzina Parker. Guests at the Tuesday Club which nut with Mrs. Charles Lusick this week wore the Mesdames J. W. Cus ick. Harry CuHek. Tom Hopkins. R. C. Hunt. Will Barrett. 11. M. Xcl son. ami the Misses Carouthers and Flora Mason. On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. C. Clinton Page entcrtanied at cards in honor of Mrs. Glen Junkiii who has assi-tod with the music for the danc ing class given under the auspices of the F.piseopal guild. Mrs. Junkin was presented with a piece of silver. The hostess assisted by her daughter Marion and Miss Alzina Parker serv ed an elaborate dinner. The H. D. W. Embroidery Club was entertained by Mrs. J. McChes nev this week. Mrs. A. Austin and Mrs. Elmer Conn were the invited guests. . The Misses Elsie Bain and Winnie Austin have been spending the past week out of town: the former a guest at the Kappa Alpha Thcta Sorority in Eugene and the latter the house guest MRS.SMITH TELLS STORY TO COURT Woman Arrested Yesterday for Using Obscene Language Is Released. TELLS HOW SHE CAME TO BE LIVING AT MRS. MERRILL'S Says She Was Employ edby Wo man as Housekeeper for Past ' Threo Weeks. With the arrest yesterday afternoon of Mrs. W. H. Smith, who with Mrs. E. Merrill, was charged by Mrs. Etta Cochel of 337 East Second street with creating a disturbance and using vile and qbscene language in a residence in that vicinity on Thursday evening, several startling incidents in the lite of the Merrill woman were disclosed when Mrs. Smith told her story to the court. According to Mrs. Smith, she was until recently a resident of Salem. A few weeks ago she noticed an adver tisement in a newspaper to the effect that Mrs. Merrill wanted a house keeper and was willing to pay the sum of $25 a month for such service. Mrs. Smith's husband, who is a ce ment contractor, having recently hurt his hand while at work, was thrown out of employment and Mrs. Smith decided to answer the advertisement. Mrs. Smith stated that she wrote to Mrs. Merrill regarding the position and told her the circumstances about her husband hurting his hand, making it necessary for her to secure work. Mrs. Smith stated that Mrs. Merrill answered her letter and told her to come to Albany and bring her hus band with her, that she would not charge him anything for his board while he was out of employment. They came to Albany about three weeks ago, Mrs. Merrill telling them upon their arrival here that her hus band was away so much of the time that it was necessary for her to secure a housekeeper. Since their arrival in this city the Smiths have been living at the residence of the Merrill wo man which is located on the north side of Second street between Mont gomery and ;Railrciad. According to Mrs. Smith's story, Mrs. Merrill came home Thursday evening in an intoxicated condition and mad because she had been order ed by the owner of the building to vacate immediately. She turned on Mrs. Smith with a torrent of obscene language, which kept up until inter rupted by Mrs. Cochel, who threaten ed her with arrest if she didn't quit swearing. She then commenced call ing Mrs. Cochel vile names, which resulted in the latter having a war rant issued for her arrest yesterday. The police were unable to find Mrs. Merrill yesterday, she having evidently left the city before the war rant could be served. The charge against Mrs. Smith was dismissed, as she denied having any part in the swearing. She is past fifty years of age and of good appearance and evi dently answered the advertisement for a housekeeper in good faith not knowing anything concerning her em ployer until recently, when she as serts she asked the Merrill woman for her wages so that she and her husband could return to Salem.. . Mr. and Mrs. Smith returned to Sa lem yesterday. Mrs. Smith promising to return and. testify against Mrs. Merrill should she be taken into cus tody again. Mesidcs the charges for using ob scene language and beirt ir.to.iicat cd which have already been ".adc against the Merrill wo:iutii, it is probable that a charge of rr.o.c s:i-o'-s nature will also ' lodged against her should she rctu:n to this city, for it is said that the .ithorities have secured some damaging evidence of sensational character against the wo man. Mrs. Merrill is the woman whose rooming house was destroyed by fire at the corner of Second and Jackson streets in this city last spring. THREE THOUSAND COMING FROM EUGENE TODAY Trains to Hub City Are Loaded to the Guards; Big Crowd from Corvallis. According to advices received this morning by E. H. McCune from Eu gene, it was necessary for the Oregon Electric train to leave that city in sections, the first train leaving two hours earlier than was anticipated. It is estimated in Eugene that fully three thousand people from that city will attend the big game in Albany today. Nearly the entire population of Corvallis will also be in attendance, many boosters for the O. A. C. hav ing already arrived in the Huh City. Newi Beginning With Thii Head Is ") From Daily Issue of () S MONDAY. NOVEMBER 25. s S CHIEF POUGE RESIGNSsSPEGIALOFHGERS ALSOHANDINTHEIR RESiGNATIONSTODAY Shakeup in Local Police Department Result of Mass Meeting L' D , .. ,, . '. Held a Week Ago at tho First Methodist Church When! Ogon Retail Merchants As Daughtry Was Called Bet jre Resolution Read Griff King The biggest shakeup that ever occurred in Albany po lice circles, happened this morning when Chief of Police Ellis Daughtry and Policemen John Webb and Frank Mc Clung tendered their resignations to the city council and turned in their badges of authority. Special Policemen M. E. Bilyeu, W. F. Howard, George B. Cummings, and Herman A. Hecker also turned in their stars at the same time. The resignations of Chief Daughtry and Policemen Webb and McClung take effect immediately. When Mayor Gilbert was informed that the entire po lice force had resigned, he immediately called a special ses sion of the city council and at the meeting which was held in the council chambers at 10 o clock this morning, Griff King was appointed acting chief of police to serve until the regular meeting of the council on Wednesday evening when the vacancies in the police department will be perma nently filled. Acting Chief King this morning named Charles T. Thrasher and Henry Wentworth, both of this city, as his night policemen to serve until Wednesday even ing. The officers appointed to serve until next Wednesday took the oath of office today and are now on duty. At the special session of the city council which was held this morning, the following city officials were in at tendance: Mayor Gilbert, Recorder Van Tassel, and Councilmen Lyons, Snell, Chambers, Cameron, Simpson and Hulbert. The resignations of Chief of Police Daugh try and Policemen Webb and McClung were read by Re corder Van Tassel and accepted by the council. Upon mo tion of Councilman Chambers, Griff King was appointed acting chief of police to serve until Wednesday evening and the council adjourned. When two hundred local business men and residents of' this city, sum moned Chief of Police Daughtry to the Methodist church where a mons ter mass meeting was in progress a week ago yesterday, and read to him a resolution which had been adopted at the meeting and which read to the effect that the men present at the meeting were convinced that there were blind pigs running in Albany that could be put out of business with a determined effort, as well as four or more gambling houses which they asserted were running wide open, and also houses of III fame, they aroused the ire of the police chief and this morning he tendered hi sresignation to the city council to take effect im mediately and was followed immcdi aely by Policemen Webb and Mc Clung who also tendered their resig nation. Chief of Police Daughtry stated to a representative of the Democrat this morning that since the meeting he had considered the matter thoroughly and finally concluded to resign in or der that the people that have inti matd that they can clean up the city without any trouble may have an op portunity to do so. At the mass meeting held at the Methodist church a week ago, Daugh try was asked by Dr. J. P. Wallace, ex-mayor of this city if he would go immediately to the place conducted LIEUTENANT CJ.BUTLEBIS PROMOTED TO CAPTAINCY Son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Butler Will Be Tactical Officer at West Point Academy. Lieutenant Clifton M. Putler, a son of Mr. ami Mrs. T. J. Butler of this city. !:o is stationed at Fort Me Pherso::. Georgia, h.vi juiit been pro moted io the position of tactical of-" ficer at the United States Military Aculenty at West Point with the rank of Captain. He has been ordered to report T-r duty at once and will leave Port McPherson accompanied by Mrs. r.iiller sonic time this week. The promotion of Lieut. Tlutler is but another indication of his value to the war department as an officer of the I'. S. army and the news of his promotion will be received with pleas ure by his many friends in this city. Lieut, ilutler has up to this time been attached to the I7th infantry. REV. AND MRS. JAMES MORRI SON CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY On November 18, Rev. and Mrs. James M. Morrison, formerly of Al bany, who now reside at 348 East Sixth street in Portland, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Seven sons and daughters, the sur viving members of a family of ten, were present t the celebration, in cluding Mr- Walter Nelson of St. Johns; Mrs. T. J. Keenan of Portland; Mrs. D. 1L Thomas, of Portland; Mrs. W. R. Hates, of Corvallis; Jos eph Morrison, of Grass Valley, Or.; T. C. Morrison, Grass Valley; and James M. Morrison, Jr., of Portland. One of the sons of Rev. and Mrs. Morrison. Don Morrison, now deceas ed, was a famous Oregon athlete, a members of the champion football team of Albany College in 1901. Gathering of Business Men and Appointed Acting Chief. by Jim Hart and throw out the fur niture and fixtures. The police chief stated that he was ready to sign any warrant that the city attorney or. the district attorney might draw up and present to him, but that he couldn't go into any establishment and 'make an arrest or destroy property with out first haveing the authority to do so. Dr. Wallace seemed to be of the opinion that Daughtry coultj go im mediately to the alleged blind" pigs and throw their furniture, and fixtures into the street and informed Dtuigh try that if he didn't do it at once,' he would have the citizens o Albany to appoint some one who would. Then D. O. Woodworth arose and said that he believed that it was prop er to inform Daughtry of the current rumors to the effect that he was re ported to be receiveing money from Jim Hart for protection. The meet ing finally resulted in Chief of Po lice Daughtry leaving the church hu miliated and broken up over the state ments made by some of those present and his resignation today resulted. He stated today that his decision to resign was final. Accompanied by Policeman Webb, Chief of Police Daughtry left for Salem this morning to confer, with Governor West re garding several matters in connection with the liquor question in- this cit y . CAR KILLS BOY FLEEING WITH A STOLEN APPLE Youngster Pursued by a Fruit Peddler and Is Run Down and Mangled in Third St. San Francis -o. Nov. 24. While at tempting to d.d:;e a fruit peddler at ;'h; -1 and G- v.tc streets last night, an unidentified newsboy fell in front of a streetcar and was crushed to death. The lad, with a number of other boys, was selling papers near the cor ner and the wat'oii of fruit proved too much of a temptation, lie seized an apple and started to run and the fruit peddler gave chase. ' '1 he newsboy dashed across the street directly in the path of the Third street car. Jieforc warning could be shouted he had been thqown beneath the fender and mangled by the wheels. As simii as Uih peddler saw what had happened he ruined back to' his wa;;on. tore down his signs, and drove rapidly away. The police were unable to find his name. Neither could they identity the b-y. for while Jic was known to all the newsboys, none pro fessed to know bis name. The mo lorman. I). McCarthy, was1 arrested on a manslaughter charge. NOTICE OF FTNAL SETTLE- . MENT. ; - Notice is hereby given that the tin dersiyned administrator of the estate of Hiram H. Dirr. deceased, has filed with t lie county clerk of Linn county, Oregon, his final account in said es tate matter, and the Judge of said County Court has fixed the 2Sth day of December, 1912, at fbc hour of one o'clock p. m. as the time for hearing objections to Kaid account, if any there be. and for the settlement of said estate. g o. v. niKu, Administrator of the .Estate of Hiram H. Dirr. Deceased. ' WFATH FR FORD & WEATIIF.R FOKD, Attys. for Adtnr. N29D27 Horn, this morning, to Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Monson, a 7-pound boy. ' WILLBE HELD HERE sociatlon Will Convene in Albany During January. MEETING OF ALBANY MERCHANTS FOR NOV. 29th. Delegates Will Be in Attendance from Every City and Town in Oregon. To perfect plans for the reception of .the delegates to the convention of the Oregon Retail Merchants' Asso ciation and to effect a permanent local organization will be the purpose of a meeting which is called in this city for November 29th by the secretary of the state association. The seventh annual convention of the Oregon Retail Merchants' Asso ciation will he held in this city during the month of January and it is under stood that delegates will be in attend ance from nearly every city and town in the stale. Thus far the merchants of Albany have perfected no organization and there is a strong movement on foot to organize and affiliate with the state association which will convene here in January. Whether, a local organization is per fected or not, the merchants will at least perfect a temporary organiza tion to the end that the visiting del egates may be entertained properly during their tay in, the Hub City. HORSE SHOW GASPS . AT THE BIZARRE GOWNS Freakish Creations Cause Sen sation; Worn by Three Un escorted Young Worcen. New York, Nov. 25. Vying with Alfred G. Wynne Vanderbilt, Miss Maude' Prcece, the 18-year-old Eng lish girl, and other famous riders for honors a ml Attention at the horse show Saturday, were three freakoish gowns worn by unknown and unes corted young women, which caused the great throng of society fashion ables to gasp in astonishment. One of these gowns was built of an unde.rbody of lavender with lace over dress liberally bespangled with fish scales. It was cut high in the front and lo.vy in the back and had a sheath effect on either side running almost to the waist. . Another was of white ermine and another of red satin. The latter two were slit widely at the sides, display ing the brightest of crimson hosiery. A wearer of one of the gowns car ried an eight-foot alpenstock. Hut the young women were forgot ten for thc tunc when Vanderbilt made his appearance driving his chestnut gelding Sir James to gig for the national A cup The president of the horse show association was given an ovation and drove so well that he carried off the blue ribbon from WiJIiam P. Kearney's Canadian stallion Triumph. ' , Then Miss Preece made her appear ance for a spectacular exhibition of riding. Although she was not com peting for a prize, she wascompelled to make- several extra circuits of the ring. '. ,; The broad wafer jump, in which 35 army officers from the United states, England, Helgium, Holland and Canada, competed, was woii by an American. The first trial began at 15 feet. The jump was widened a foot at a time. Kacli horse was allowed three trials. The contest was won on thelH-foot jump by Pico, a black gelding ridden by Lieutenant Adair, Tenth Cavalry, U. S. A.; s"t-o:id place 'vas given to l-ieiiiviiaio La .llojrherV' of the Royal Holland Hussars, and third to Lieu tenant (Jueke Mye,r, Fifth Cavalry, U. S. A. Miss l.eta Price ftdm teaches the first grade of the Central school in this city, wijtit to Corvallis this morn ing to attend Hie teachers' institute. Miss Helen fi. Gilbert of Portland returned to the metropolis last even- ing after spending Sunday in Albany at the home of In A- parents. Mayor and Mrs. P. U. Gilbert " .Miss (ulhert is fctudying surgery mid nursing at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Port laud. , ,. , ' J. P, Galbraith, a former Albany man and now inspector of immigra tion at- Maine, Washington, spent Sunday visiting friends in Albany, lie went to Hrownsville this morning to attend the celebration of tin- HtOth birthday of Capt. James Ulakcly which occurs .tomorrow. F. L. Wieder of the Pirtlc-Wieder com pan)1 of .this city, went to Port laud on the electric limited this morn ini; where he will look after business matters today! J. M. Hawkins of the Oregon Title and Trust company of this city, was a passt-tiRcr on the electric limited to Portland this morning where he will look after business ijiatters. Denver llackleman left on the elec tric limited this morning for Portland where he will serve on the U. S. jury which wa recently drawn.