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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1904. HIDES HER FACE Actress Under a Fierce Arraignment. (FLINCHES AT INVECTIVE Wan Patterson Called Stony Hearted Avenger. RAND'S EFFORT IS BRILLIANT Attorney for Defense Makes Eloquent Plea, Moving His Auditors to Tears Judge Will Charge the Jury Today. NEW YORK, Dec. 21. Judge Vernon M. Davis did not deliver 3i!s charge to the jury in the trial of Nan Patterson, , the former actress, tonight, but sent the jurymen home to rest after a day spent In listening to the arguments of oounsol. It had been expected that the case" would go to the jury before 6 o'clock, but Judge Davis put his charge over until tomorrow. Abraham Levy, chief counsel for the defendant, occupied the time of the morning session with his argument, and Assistant District Attorney Hand took up the afternoon with his speech. Both addresses were impassioned and "elo quent. Mr. Levy swayed his listeners to tears at times by his references to his client and the home-cominr In Washington which she anticipated. Placing a Bible on the railing in front of the Jurors, Mr. Levy read the eighth chapter of the gospel of St. John. He laid . particular emphasis on t)he sentence: "lie that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone,1' and then he said to the Jurors: "Will you say to her who sits before you here, in the words of Him who spoke at that time, "Woman, go and sin no more"? With the happiness of your own home before you and with the joy of the Christmas festival in anticipa tion, are you going to condemn this young woman? . . Pleads for His Client. "Do not send her to her doom now when the entire world is rejoicing. She sits abandoned by all except that old man, her aged father. I leave her in your hands, confident that you will ac quit her and restore her to her devoted old father at a time when everything proclaims peace on earth, good will to man. I ask that you allow her to take him home to the aged wife and mother whpawalts-thcm and give her a-chance to 'fllve a "new life with them In her home." V 1 Mr. Rand's argument was a' severe arraignment of Miss Patterson, and when the prosecutor pitilessly con demned the woman as the murderer- of the bookmaker, Caesar Young, she quailed under his invective. "Actress, stony-hearted, cruel-mouthed avenger that she is, the story she told, the manner of telling it, ought not to be convincing to a child. " Every action proclaims her guilt. I have never seen a real murderer who has not been distinguished by coolness, calmness and unruffled demeanor and conceit. Never yet was there a mur derer who was not anxious to testify, believing that his story would prove convincing to the jury," thundered the prosecutor. Beast Called to Beast. In detail ho held her character up to the jury, and asked if a woman like her was able to have any love other than that of the "beast." "The beast in the' woman called to the man, and the beast in the man an swered," he said. Miss Patterson's counsel were not spared by Mr. Rand, who, after saying- that the defendant's testimony had been typewritten and learned by heart, added: "There are those among her defend ers who are capable of preparing testi mony which they know to be false. I name no names, and I stand ready to prove what I say if there is any ques tion raised on that statement." J. Morgan Smith and his wife were denounced by the lawyer. Most im pressive was Rand's attempt to show the Jury that Young could not have shot himself. The skeleton, which had already appeared before the trial, was brought forward, and the attorney wont over the details of the entrance of the bullet and the direction It took aftor entering Young's body. During this recital Miss Patterson covered her facewlth her gloved hands. Strong Argument With Revolver. Mr. Rand used the revolver with which Young was killed to prove that in no position could It have been held by Toung to inflict the wound that '-caused his death. Facing them, with the pistol in his outstretched hand, the prosecutor exclaimed: ""Gentlemen, I will give you this re volver to take Into the juryroom, and If any man among you can hold It as the defense's theory of suicide would require you to hold it in order to in flict this wound and then pull the trig ger, I will consent to your setting this deXondant free on the spot." The remainder of .the- speech was givoh over to controverting the testi mony of the defense. After Mr. Rand's speech Mr. Levy said: "That was the most wonderful advo cacy of any cause, the most masterful speech I have heard in a criminal case In .the courts for 25 years. In spite of that, I am confident that Miss Patter son will be acquitted." story." said Miss Patterson, "and no matter what -Mr. Rand says In regard to it. It will still be convinced of my inno cence. I know, of course, that such things are awfully uncertain, but I feel that r will be acquitted within a brief time after the Jury adjourns to delib erate.'" The appearance of the courtroom when Justice Davis took his seat on the bench today was in marked contrast to that of yesterday and the day before. Not mora than half the seats were occupied today. Mr. Unger, of counsel for the defense, renewed hie motion for Justice Davis to order the acquittal of Miss without further proceedings, but the court aeniea me motion and directed counsel to proceed with the arguments. Mr. Levy then began the closing address to the jury ior the defense. Mr. Levy impressed upon the Jury the fact that Miss Patterson was not hftlnir tried for immorality. No woman becomea Dad because of Innate deoravltv. hn khM. She becomes bad because of the Incentives ot man and the weakness of her nature. If a man lakes his life because of love of her, why punish her? If her soul were as black as the fates of hell, she was nevertheless entitled under the law to aa fair treatment as if she were the sweet est and purest. "You cannot bring back the dead," said Mr. Levy, "but If Caesar Young were here tcday I think he would speak a few words for this poor girl he has made his plaything." Mr. Levy declared that every effort of the prosecution had failed to sustain the charge that Miss Patterson pursued and threatened to separate Young from his wife. All the evidence tended to prove that just the contrary was true, showing at all times Young's persistent and un failing admiration. Referring to the part Miss Patterson's sister and brother-in-law have had in the case, the attorney said: "I am not responsible for Julia or her disreputable husband, and I would to God that I could have brought them here. What maj" or may not have prompted EXTENT OF THE BIG FAIR. But few Portland people know that the "World's Fair which will be opened in Portland on June 1 next will contain 2500 Individual exhibits. On the Fair Grounds there are now in course of erection, or already completed, 25 dls-' tlnctlve exhibit building. The Fair rite covers an area, of 162 acres of land and 220 acres of water. The project of the Exposition will Involve the outlay of about ?3,000,000, and the Fair will be formally opened to the public entirely free from debt. The New Tear's Ore sonl&n that will be published on Janu ary 2 will be a special Exposition num ber. The engravings of the numerous exhibit buildings, grounds, etc.. will be made especially attractive. The paper will be mailed to any address in the United States or Canada, postage pre paid, for 10 cents a copy. Address The Oregonlan, Portland, Or. INTEREST HAS FALLEN OFF. Closing Arguments in Patterson Case Have, Few Auditors. NEW YORK. Dec. 2L The entire fore noon session of the Patterson trial today was taken up by Lawyer Abraham Levy, leading counsel for vtflss Patterson. In making the closing argument for the de fense. "I feel sure that the jury believes my Julia to write the letter which has ap peared In this trial I do not know. I don't know if It may be that, hiding be hind the defendant, J. Morgan Smith or his wife were attempting to blackmail the deceased. There is no evidence connect ing the defendant with the letter or show ing that she knew of Ite contents or whether or not It had been sent." He argued that the whole case of the prosecution was constructed of tho most flimsy material and that this, if nothing more, should raise a doubt In the minds of the Jurors. Mr. Levy claimed that the prosecu tion had failed utterly in its attempt to show that Miss Patterson had any motive to take Young's life. On the other hand. It is shown that she had every reason to want him to live. He supplied her plentifully with money. insuring her a life of ease and nflu- effce and she loved him. At the same time, all the evidence went to show that Young was "a to an of many moodv nnd that he had consumed large quan tities of liquor within a few hours pre vious to the tragedy. Was It not possible, he asked, that Young, with his excitable nature, might have acted hastily when he learned that Miss Patterson had de cided not to keep her promise to meet him in Europe. The prosecution failed at a vital point .in its case, hb declared, in not being able to prove that Miss Patter "son had a revolver. He maintained that it has been proved conclusively that -she had no pistol and suggested that the man who purchased the weapon at Stern's pawnshop might have been Young's brother-in-law. Luce, and that the pistol might have been given Young by Luce when he saw him Just "before the fatal cab rldo began. In referring to the appearance of Miss Patterson on the witness stand and the story told by her in her own defense, Mr. Rand made a bitter attack on the opposing counsel, charging that her tes timony had been prepared In typewritten form and fully rehearsed before she was called. "I don't want to say anything about my brothers In the profession," he said, "but I will say there are those among her defenders who are capable of pre paring testimony which they know to be false. I name no names and I stand ready to prove what I say if there Is any question raised on that statement." Miss Patterson's story, he declared, was a complete failure from the point of view of the defense. "Even she, clever actress as she Is, stony-hearted, cool, masked avenger," said he, "could not convince a child of the truth of her narrative." He pointed out in her story what he alleged to be numerous Inconsistencies, and charges that the story was built up for her in a clever manner from the peo ple's case. This story, however, entirely lacks corroboration. Many of the im portant points could have been proved by J. Morgan Smith, yet he had not been produced. This was due, he declared, to tho fact that the defense did not dare bring him forward, for then the prosecu tion would prove the claim It has made all along and still insist Is true, that Smith purchased the revolver with which Young was killed. Mr. Rand concluded his argument at 5:30 P. M. and Justice Davis cautioned the jury and told them to keep their Judgment suspended on the Issue of the case. Adjournment was taken until to morrow morning, when Justice Davis will deliver his charge. Moyer on Executive Council. DENVER, Dec 2L Charles H. Moyer, president of the Western Federation of Miners, has been appointed a member of the executive council of - the American Labor Union, to serve until the next an nual convention. Steel Bolts Are Advanced. NEW YORK. Dec 21. The Steel Bolt Association has decided to advance the price of bolts U per ton. Get Rid of Scrofula Bunches, eruptions, Inflammations, sore ness of the eyelids and ears, diseases of tho bones, rickets, dyspepsia, catarrh, wasting, are only some of the troubles It causes. It Is a very active evil, making havoc of the whole system. Hood'sSarsaparilla Eradicates It, cures all its m&nlfeaUticas, and builds up the whole systea. JLcccpt no substitute. DRIVEN TO SUICIDE Syveton Betrayed Party Se crets to French Government, FINALLY CUT OFF PAYROLL Mme. Syveton, Jealous of Her Own Daughter, Threatened to Reveal Her Husband's Duplicity to His Political Colleagues. SPECIAL CABLE TO THE LOXDOIf TIMES AND PORTLAND OREGONIAX. PARIS, Dec 22. The mystery attendant upon the death of M. Syveton, the Na tionalist leader, still causes intense ex citement in the French capital and Is the subject of conversation in all circles. Since yesterday the theory of murder has been very generally accepted. In view of the contradictory statements of Madame Syveton. Information received, however, from a specially well-Informed source, confirms the explanation, first printed in the London Times, that Syvtton commit ted suicide, not merely on account of the scandal In his private life, but for rea sons of a purely public and political nature. Syveton was hired. It Is learned from one who Is in a position to know and cannot be accused of partiality or of be ing a paid agent of the government, to report on the doings of the Ligue Fran calse, the Nationalist organization of which he was president and mouthpiece In the Chamber Recently he had been struck off the payroll of the secret funds of the Min ister of the Interior and was without funds. His wife's threat to reveal this situation, a threat to which she had been provoked by Jealousy of her own daugh ter. Is given as the deciding cause of his suicide. Says Son Was Assassinated. -PARIS, Dec 21. M. Syveton, father of the late Deputy Syveton, today made a formal complaint to the Criminal Court that his son had been the victim of an assassination. Tho accused person was not specifically named, as the examining magistrate Is to make a specific charge after an investigation of the complaint. LONDON IN A BLACK FOG. Traffic Is Almost at a Standstill in Many Places. LONDON, Dec 21. London was envel oped today in a black fog, more dense than anything witnessed during the last two years. In many places the traffic was almost completely stopped, and the greatest care was necessary to avoid ac cidents, a number of which have already been reported. As night closed and the density in creased, vehicle traffic in the most crowded sections of the center of London was completely stopped. Some of the scenes witnessed were pitiful, some were ridiculous and the whole was extremely weird. There wcro instances in which women became hysterical, and even th police lost their sense of direction.- and omnibus drivers became confused and drove on the sidewalks, until Anally alt traffic -.van held up. At the main crossings and on the street leading thereto, long shadow' lines of omnibuses, cabs and wagonB loaded with Christmas packages stood motionless. The most brilliant electric lights only served to make the darkness visible. Torchboyj were very busy. Queen Alexandra, who Intended to leave London for Sandringham this evening, had to postpone departure on account of tne fog and the difficulty of driving to the station. Norwegran-American Line. COPENHAGEN, Dec 21. It is stated that a steamship company, composed of Norwegians and Americans, will soon be incorporated with a capital of $2,500,000. It Is the purpose of the incorporators to operate a line of steamers between ports of Sweden and Norway and New York, starting with three ships of 10,000 tons each. Christmas Trees for Big Cities. BURLINGTON. Vt.. Dec. 21 More than 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 perfect fitting glasses. With every pair of glasses sold we give au order that entitles the holder to be fitted by us, or on their special prescription without extra cost. OREGON OPTICAL CO. 173 Fourth St., Y. M. C. A., Bldg. JMCARTERS' a SICK HEADACHE Positively cured by these little Pills. They also relieve Distress from Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Too Hearty Eating. A per fect remedy for Dizziness, Nausea, Drowsi ness, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Coated Tongue Pain in the Side, TORPID LIVER. They Regulate the Bowels. Purely Vegetable Smalt PHI. ' Small Pom, Small Price. CHRISTMAS PIANO NOW IS THE TIME TO MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS. NOTHING SO IMPORTANT IN THE HOME AS A PIANO. YOU ARE THINK ING OF GETTING ONE SOON. WHY PUT IT OFP WHEN YOU CAN BUY ONE ON SUCH FAV ORABLE TERMS AS WE ARE OFFERING THIS MONTH? As advertised, we have made a big reduction on every make and style of prices in stock this month, besides letting you name the terms of pay ment. We have the largest stock of high-grade pianos to select from ever shown in Portland, "and you can se cure one this month at a price lower than others charge for pianos not near so good. As to the truth of this statement we' invite a comparison of prices and goods and you will be con vinced. Here you will find good, re liable instnimentsfpearOO-Hpr We are in a positiojiu) meet every re quirement, andguarantee satisfaction in every caseT Our $400 pianos now $324, $37o now $2S6, $350 at $268 and the $300 styles at $238. We would like ou to see the pianos we are offering at $286. You cannot dupli cate them in this city for $350. We have about IS left and 3ou will make a great mistake if you do not secure one. The terms are $10 down and $10 per month. You had better get busy and secure one for Christmas. No more at that price when present stock is sold. Organs from $50 up. See our piano-case organ, full 71-3 octaves. It is a beauty. Store open evenings. ALLEN & GILBERT. RAMAKER CO. CORNER SIXTH AND MORRISON 1,000.000 Christmas trees have been taken from the sides of the Green Mountains to supply In part the wants of New York and Boston. Most of these trees have been- cut In the vicinity of Healdvllle, Mount Holly, Cuttlngsvllle and Shrews bury. Throughout the rest of the Green Mountain Range the trees had been cut in former years, and now Vermont Is stated to be practically destitute of young spruce trees. The prices paid for the trees vary from 1 cent to 50 cents each on the stump. Their selling prices in the cities vary from 50 cents to 51. The Store Will Be Open Evenings Until Christmas n- Lipman,Wolfe & Co. Holiday Merchandise Because impetuous buyers abound at this period we don't tack on extra profits. The usual low price level is firmly maintained. Quantities and varie ties that would bewilder were it not for the system and orderliness with which they are displayed. You may have one or twenty presents to buy and come here without one clear idea. The merchandise on view appeals to every need and idea follows idea with wonderful rapidity. That's not all. Oftener than not the "appropriation" made for gift things will not be exhausted when you've chosen and paid. At this store you frequently secure two presents for the amount you thought one would cost. ( Test that statement on any or all of the following: Solid Gold Jewelry, Watches, Art Pottery, Brie a Brae, Carved Ivories, Statuary, Cut Glass, Bo hemian Glass, Bronzes, Electroliers, Opera Glasses and novelties of all kinds. House Goats Less All $.7.50 House Tb.9 puzzling ques tion of what to give husband, son or brother is easily solved by buying a pretty house coat. Prices deeply cut to make the buying easy in the money way. Coats reduced to. All .9.50 House Coats reduced to. Coats reduced to. Coats reduced to. Coats reduced to . Coats reduced to Coats reduced to . -y-5J iiuusc All 10.50 House All 11.75 House 4 All JLmyJ All 13.50 House All All 15.50 House 4.50 7.00 7.50 9.50 9.75 11.50 12.50 Holiday Umbrellas The prices of all our hol iday Umbrellas have been 1 a1 C I Tj WCCK S SCUlUg LUUb a I w fordm? chances for nro- ........ , , . miy curing a suitame gut at a i o.OO umbrellas are 4.18 6.00 Umbrellas are..... 4J0S 6.50 Umbrellas are..... 5.45 8.00 Umbrellas nrc a.n.t pHuV2f 8.50 Umbrellas are 745 9.00 Umbrellas are 7.83 10.00 Umbrellas are 8.75 11. flft TTmhrll!iK n fl.l?C 11.50 Umbrellas are 10.25 JBiwin 12.00 Umbrellas are 10.60 12.50 Umbrellas are 11.00 13.00 Umbrellas are..r.. 11.50 14.0a Umbrellas are 11.85 15.00 Umbrellas are 12.65 16.00 Umbrellas are 13.35 16.50 Umbrellas are 13.75 1S.00 Umbrellas are 15.00 20.00 Umbrellas are 17.00 mm mm mm w fflr IIP Banks to Be Reopened. CONNEAUT, O., Dec. 21.-Cashier O. C. Lillie, of the closed First National Bank of this city, and president and owner of the Marine Savings Bank at Conneaut Harbor, which Is also closed, has made an assignment. It was stated' yesterday that J both banks would be able to open within a week or n diye, Jjut lh.fr aos'gnmfent -ot Mr. Ltllle puts a new aspect upon the whole affair. No statement of Mr. Eillie's assets or liabilities Is given out. Holiday Gifts in Art Department Dainty and charming specimens of Art Needlework and Fancy Work by the hundred on view in our mammoth Art Department on the second floor A few hints. Hand-painted- and lace trimmed Pin Cushions, $1.25 to $7. Hand-embroidered and real lace Doilies and Center pieces, 79 to $12. Hand-painted novelties including Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Shav ing Pads, Telephone Memorandums, etc., from 256 to j52. lapTnanWolife 2) Co. Umbrellas at Just the Price of the Handles '7WE REPAIR AND - RECOVER ALLESIINA'S XMAS SALE OF FINE UMBRELLAS TWO MORE DAYS IF YOU WANT THE BEST IN UMBRELLAS Come direct to our exclusive umbrella factories. OUR SPECIAL SALE OF PINE CHRISTMAS UMBRELLAS is a great success and hundreds of people are buying our special gift Umbrellas at greatly reduced prices. It is useless for us to mention prices in our advertisement, for we can never tell you what bargains in fine Umbrellas we are offering, unless you call and see the Umbrellas themselves. It is only necessary to remember that we have always held the reputation for selling Umbrellas of the best quality as well as that of carrying the largest and best assortment of fine handles on the Coast. The reason why we hold this reputation is that we manufacture our Umbrellas from our own exclusive patterns and from special materials selected and manufactured especially for us. Then, of course, our Umbrellas are different, from the common store Umbrellas. THIS SPECIAL SALE is something unusual for us, but last Summer we made up a large stock of Umbrellas from $1.50 to ?50.0(y each for our Pall trade, but during the Pall months the weather was against us, for it was all sunshine and no rain, so that we did not sell half of those made up, and to keep our stock nice and fresh we aro having a Christmas 'sale( selling the Umbrellas at just the price of the handles, and. even less in some cases. Never has such a fine stock of Umbrellas been offered to the Portland people at sale prices. Come to either of our factories and be convinced. STORE OPEN EVENINGS 286 WASHINGTON ST. ALLESINA TWO FACTORIES STORE OPEN EVENINGS 309 MORRISON ST. Furs and Santa Claus Travel hand in hand. A new Fur Jacket, boa, stole or muff is just as necessary at Christmas as a new hat or dress at Easter. We are the largest fur house in the world and are offering the greatest assortment of cor rect and exclusive styles ever shown in the North west. Our prices are suited to every pocketbook. H.LIEBES&CO. 288 Morrison Street, PORTLAND EXCLUSIVE XAXTJTT'G FURRIERS J. P. Plagem&aB, Magr. FUR .GIFTS FOft CHRISTMAS AT . P. RUMMELIN k SONS 126 2d St., bet. Alder and Washington Children's Furs, Fur Muffs, Fur Stoles, Arctic White Fox Boas, Sable Fox Boas, Alaska Bear Boas, Ermine RIcas, Sable Rlcas, Chinchilla RIcas. PIV, lrkofc In Alaska Sealskin, Persian i Ul Udld Lamb, Near Seal. Astra- chan, etc. Far Caps and Gloves Pur Rugs and Robes STOJE OPEN EVENINGS Leading and Reliable Furriers Established 1870. Sead for catalogue.