The herald., 1896-12-16
FOURTH PARKHURST TRIAL
How Dr.. Mclean Secured Evidence G
Against the White Wings Saloon
He Doesn't Drink Sarsaparilla and Iron,
But Much Prefers Beer

The fourth of the Parkhurst prosecu-
tions for illegal liquor selling was par
TALLY tried before Justice Morrison in
the police court yesterday, but no con-
cluson was reached, the evidence on the
part Of the people being introduced, the
defense asking for continuance in
order to gather together its witnesses.
In this case ]. e. Mcdowell, proprietor
Of the White Wings saloon at 232 East
First street, is the defendant, accused of
selling to DIR. c. G. Mclean and e. G..
Decker, at 2:30 on Sunday morning, No
vember 9th, a glass of beer each. Jud
Rush appeared for Mcdowell, Deputy
City Attorney Thomas and L. B. Scran-
ton for the prosecution.
AS told by DR.. Mclean, the first wit
ness, he, in company with Decker, went
into the saloon, having to knock on the
door and request admittance. They
found the bar hidden behind large cur
tain, but nevertheless asked McDow-
ell whether or not they could secure a
drink. He replied that he thought he
could accommodate them, but he was
obliged to be careful as the d. preach
ers were onto the saloon men, asking Dr.
Mclean whether or not he had not read
the newspapers. The witness stated that
Mcdowell had told him he did not care
SO much for the newspapers-they could
be bought-but the ministers were the
ones he was afraid Of
He was convinced that Mclean and
his companion were all right and for
them to go into one of the boxes in the
rear of the saloon and he would serve
them with sarsaparilla and iron, which
would in reality be whisky straight and
"hot stuff" Going into one of the rear
rooms DR.. Mclean and Decker seated
themselves, but told Mcdowell they did
not care for "sarsaparilla and iron," nor
whisky, but would each have glass of
beer. which was brought and sampled
by the committeeman. In another of the
boxes were two men who were heard to
order "sarsaparilla and IRON" While on
his way to deliver the order Mcdowell
stopped at the door of their box for a
moment with the glasses of liquid on a
tray and remarked that while the stuff
he was delivering was called by another
name it was straight whisky and good
liquor
After they had drunk the two went
out again into the saloon and had long
conversation with the proprietor. Nc
Dowell appeared convinced that they
were all right and seemed to think they
were lawyers. While they were talking
the two men who had been in the other
curtain, drawing and drinking two
glasses of beer each, for which they paid
20 cents. Then they went out and a
drunk attempted to come in but was
refused admittance by Mcdowell, who
told him to get out as he was busy talk
ing to a couple of lawyers.
The conversation again reverted to the
newspapers and the ministers, McDow-
ell repeating what he had said about the
venal press and the incorruptble di-
vines. from whom he feared troub.e.
Being asked what Mcdowell had said
of the newspapers DR.. Mclean replied
that he had been told that he (McDOw-
elD had two witnesses who were will
ing to swear that the Times was in the
market and could be controlled by the
proper use of money, so that he did not
fear what it might do This assertion
created a mild sensation, and vigorous
objection was introduced whereat JUS
tice Morrison ruled that the testimony
as to what Mcdowell said might be
stricken out which was so ordered.
On cross examination Attorney Rush
devoted his efforts to showing that there
was collusion between DR.. Mclean an /
the other members of the Summing
committee, and ELECTED the informa ton
that after they left a place all compared
notes and made memoranda for future
reference. r. G. Decker corroborated
the statements MADE by the doctor, and
said that they had staid in the saloon
about an hour Fl. S. Ryder was called
to prove that he had watched the place,
and, peeking through the crack of the
door had seen his two companions in
side. He had tried to get in but was re
fused admittance. He also admitted col
fusion with the other members of the
committee to procure evidence, and was
excused.
With this the prosecution rested and
Mr.. Rush made motion for continu-
ance as he desired to subpoena about
fifteen witnesses, and needed time to
prepare his defense This was met by an
objection from Mr.. Thomas, but the
time was allowed, ard the case con-
tinued until p. m. on the 23d for further
testimony As all the afternoon had
been consumed in the hearing the cases
of C. T. Buchanan and J. Voegele were
by consent reset for next Saturday at
$3.50 and 2:20 p. m. respectively. Trial of
Adam Maussnest also went over until
this afternoon at 2:30.
AT $3.50 this morning the case against
Madam Van will be taken up, and If the
statements of counsel are to be believed
will be pushed through to conclusion.
Some spicy testimony, 1t is expected,
will develop. The hearing will probably
occupy the greater part of the day, but
if concluded in time the Mausenest trial
will he started