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OREGOXIAX. TUESDAY, DECEMBER Z3, 1 THE MORXING l I PROMINENT FIGURES IN THE HAINS MURDER TRIAL pecials in Leather o i mi-- A We are offering here two unusually good values at a con siderable reduction in price in our upholstered leather goods. These chairs make very desirable gifts for men, on account of their appearance, utility and durability. Widow . of Murdered Man Makes Case Look Black for Thornton Hains. I JAv -M.iiV There are two styles ot tnese 'J PRISONER'S HOPE FADES Genuine Leather Covered Chairs.... MRS. MINIS' STORY OF HAINS' CRIME BigS 1 ' fit ; - cLJ; ;ti r ' i 1 V j I ri ; i h i 1 1 r -i taj! TJioniton I.etl Way to M-one of Crime, BiM-konoil lo Hrollirr and Proveritetl Iniorrrrrin-c W ith Draun Kevolver. rT,I'PHIN1. X. T., Im 21. The trial of Thornton J. Hains reached a climax of dramatic! intensity today. wIkii Mrs. Hel-n R. Annis. widow of AVilliam K. Annis. in a deliberate recltiil laslins for Tlrnrly three house pictured the killing ft hir husband, us he sit at the tiM-r of his boat, hy Captain IVIt f. Hainf". Jr. Mrs. Annis nearly fainted a f- minute before her examination com In tied but quickly recovered. It was a. harti day for the defense and counsel for Halns was exhausted liy the cross-examination, which w;w directed to ward the state's witnesses in an effort to hak" J.heir testimony. Thornton llalno let much of tlie easy nonchalance that iKisViaracterized his manner In previous seniors. When I 'd from the court by two Deputy Sheriffs tif prisoner ap peared dejected and careworn. Thornton lU-t-koncd to Brother. Mrs. Annis made an impressive fiicure on the witness stand as she toid In quiet tones her slorv of Ancust 1.". at the Hay- side Yacht Club. Several new points added dramatic interest in the trial. "When Annis' boat came alonKside the float, the widow testified, inornton Mains beckoned to his brother and led the way down the runway. The shooting followed within a few minutes. Mr. Melntyre unuKht to discredit the be.-konins episode." which the state as serts proves that the author Induced the Army officer to the crime, and ket Mrs. Annis on this point under cross-exam lua tion for nearly half an hour. Hains' counsel developed that Mrs. Annis had not until last week told District Attorney Darrin that the defendant hud beckoned to his brother. Threat to Shoot .Mm. Annis. "1 ran down the runway and Thornton Hains pointed his revolver at mp. I turned to co back and ho pressed the weapon osainst my back, saying: Toil pet out of here or you'll pet the same.' I ran up the runway, and looking back saw my husband falling Into the water." So said Mrs. Annis. relating her story, and Ui!s new evidence the lawyers for Hains strupR-led vainly to discredit. That Thornton Hains was armed In the manner of the plainsman was shown today when a leather holster which is .' strapped around the waist and enabled - the owner to make a quick play, was Identified by Ro'oorts as the one -taken (mm Hains after th shooting. Mr. Darrin informed the court at re I cers that It would take aliout live days to present the rest of tho state's case. J Justice Crane then announced that night sessions would be held commencing to J morrow nteht. ! Will Not tall Mrs. Hains. Mr. Darrin has. at this time, no inten J tlon of using Mrs. Claudia Hains. wife of Captain Hains, as a witness for the pro t secution. J Mr. Darrin. angered at the comments maiie on his conduct of the case, pre ' pared to withdraw from the trial and tendered his resignation from the office last Saturday, but was persuaded to con t tinue the prosecution and not resign. , 1 Roberts' Story of Shooting. When the trial opened today, Ohar!M H. Roberts, a member of the Bayside Yacht Club, took the stand. He said he ' went to the club with Mrs. Annis In the '. slage on the afternoon of August 15. Mr. Roberts said he saw the defendant J and his brother. Captain Hains. at the club together with tho club members who were on the dock and float rhen Annis was killed. Mr. Roberts said: ', "Mr. Funk and the two Andrewses were on their, boats at the float when the shooting took place. I did not see the i Hains brothers before the first shot was fired. j "I was standing near the gnnsway i when I observed Annis and his boat coming toward the dock. The 1-oats were ! coming alongside the dock when I heard a shot anil Mrs. Annis scream: 'Lookout. J Will." 1 started across the float toward ! Captain Hains. who was in a crouching position. It was then that Thornton . Mains stepped In between us and pelnt- ing a revolver In my face, said: 'Keep off. keep off. or I will kill you.' " Mr. Roberts said that Captain Hains was about three teet from Annis. -I Hupped when Hains pointed the gun In my face and 6aw Annis stagger and fall into the water. I pulled him out of t'ue water. Annis was placed on the flout and tiie defendant was six or seven feet away. After the first shot I started across tle dock and the pistol was then pointed in my face and I stood there until trio tiring was over." Thornton iullty as Brother. After the shooting, the Hains brothers . moved over to the other side of the float. raid Roberts, and defendant lighted a cigarette and I lighted a pipe. Captain Hains opened a card cane and handed out a card. Roberts said: "I said to Captain Hains: "The Army must be proud of officers like you.' The defendant said he wanted to expiainT and 1 told him 1 did not want any explana tions. I told Thornton Hains 'You are as guilty as your brother. You pruvent- . cd us from stopping the shooting, and tho defendant replied, "What could I do? He is my brother.' " The witness said that Thornton Hains took his brother's wrist as if feeling his pulse. '. "There was a conversation on the float and Mr. Stephens said to the defendant " that it should have been settled with fists and Hains said. 'It is evident that you were not born in this country.' "I asked the Hains brothers if they wanted to commit such crimes, why they . didn't settle some place where women and children would not see it, and the defendant replied. 'I am as sorry as you are. I have been trying to keep him from doing it for some time." " The defendant asked If he could have a drink of water, and Mr. Storm remarked, "There is plenty of water In the bay." Kevolver I' sod hy Thornton. District Attorney Darrin drew from a satchel on counsel's table a largo steel blue revolver, which Mr. Roberts identi fied as the weapon which Thornton Hains , surrendered after, the shooting. On cross-examination. Mr. Roberts ,'said that It was -0 minutes after the fhcotlntr wnen Thornton 'Hains said: "Noboay could be. any more sorry than I am. I have been trying to keep bun from doing it for some time." "Ts It not a fact that Thornton Hains suit! to you; "I saved your Jife. This 1m what T jrrt for It. This Is tho kind of grati tude. Jiad you touched him fthe Cap tain), ho would have shot you to death ' N... he did not." n rodirort cxauirnHtioii, Mr. Rob erta Maid that when Thornton Hains tsaid : "Keen bark. kep hack, or T will kill you" he did not hear anything else. Halnsos Followed Mrs Annis. Helen K- Annis. widow of William E. Annis, was recalled. Mrs. Anni5 said she had Kfi I-onff Island rity on that after noon with her two little boys, one 7 aud th other 8 years old. Her testimony rontiniK'd: Whnin did you meet at thv-KaysMe Pta- "l" rv a1I Mr. Roekwell und Mr. Andrew. Tli. r w f r ot hers there, but I don't re infnilrfr them. . . , . , 1 il vou see a rati driving al-nc while vfMi ncro en rnut to the 1ur house? Vs. it was behind the stase. Wlien ihe te irachrd Mr. Burton's h"Ufe. the mh drew near and 1 retoRniza i "o pt a i n Fet r . 1 ( ; I nn. T h r rrr was a Man next to him. The rab preceded the HRf until nar the shore road, and then fell behind the tas. Ha e yon sine" (earnei w no ? n man xvn thnt was with ( attain Hatna. Thornton J. Mains. How far behind the staare did ihe cab drive? It drove directly behind the stage. As the ml r,a ilnnruiil at f Via I II tlh rilise. the t WO occupants of the cab stepped out. w nat tiia you a . Brother Walt for Annl. I went into the club with my two boy 3. I saw the two men enter and the colored waiter walked ud to them and encaced in a conversation. I went to the dock, im mediately, looking for my husband. I was . t. v. . . n n.lnnttt n-hikn 1 T fit I rrl tllMt Thr.rnton fains and Caitain Hains followed nm down. 1 warn siamung " uie mriu hatirt side of the dock when they came down. Captain Hains stood near a (Caroline house on the riirht and Thornton Hains talked with some club members on the left sioc 01 me clock. Where was your husband when you rear tied the end of the dock? Half way out on the bay, sailing a race. I could not see his fare. How lonff before his boat came In ? A lull -O minutes. What was the position of the sail with reference to the persons in the boat? Thornton Held Buck Crowd. It v.as on the side so I could not see ris face. Mr. ntrchtield. wbo was talkinB to Thornton Hains o the dock, ran down to the boat and went to tha bow. so it would not hit aKainst the float. As Blrchfleld ran down. Thornton Hams beckoned his brother and made som explanation. They followed Birchtirld down the gangplank. Captain Hains ran down to the corner of the tloat. took a crouching position and drew a revolver and pointed it under the s:iit. Thornton Hains went to the edse of the float and turned his back to the water and faced the people. !r. Uolna Karl htlm Vinnd unon 1 . ha K a -m. In hi vtcrht the boat He had a revolver which he drew. He was aiming. There was a pause between the tir-t and second shots, then I ran in the direction of my husband. Thornton Hains pointed the pistol at me and I turned until he placed the revolver nt my back. I felt it and he said ;"You move and you will et the same." Tid the shooting; occur while all this was going- on? Yes. What did you do then? I ran up the gangplank and then started to run back again, but Mr. Andrews took my arm and led me back again. W hat did your husband do ? He was sit ting in the bow of the boat when ho was hrst shot. He rose to his feet and walked around the mast, when his legs gave way. I saw him fall into the water. GASPIPE THUG IS CAUGHT Cracks Jeweler's Skull, but Quick Alarm Is Effective. SAX FKAXC1SCO. Dec. 21. SiRmund Harti?. a jeweler of the Mission district, iti lyliie in thfi hospital with a fractured ukull tonight as a result of the attempted robbery of his place of business in broad daylight, the crime being very similar to tin- paspipe outrages which terrorized this city two years ago. Hartie'8 establishment was entered this afternoon by Ijouis SchultK. an ex-convict, who pretended that he desired to pur chase a M diamond. When the dealer displayed the sem. Schultz attempted to prab it and struck Hai tig with a eection of Baspipc rolled up in a piece of paper. Hartls saw the action and dodged back, but did not entirely avoid the blow, which struck him on the side of the head. Ho did not lose his hold on the Jewel, how ever, and retained consciousness Ions enough to give the alarm, which re sulted in the capture of his assailant nfter a short chase. . Schultz was released from the penl tentary on December 3. ROYAL DULCET DAINTIES They melt like snow on the tongue. Royal" BaKery & Confectioner'. Christmas cutlery. Eyssell's Phar macy. 9 Morrison, between Kourth and r"iftii streets. HAND SAROLIO It insures an enjoyable, invig orating bath ; makes every por respond, removes dead skin. ENERGIZES THE WHOLE BODY starts the circulation and leaves a glow equal to a Turkish bath. 4TT' GROCERS AND DRUGGISTS COFFEE All the good words for coffee ought to be kept for good coffee. Your grocer returns your nootr it f ou doa t like dcfcilii Best; pay kim. WATEH PUT- ON LAND Government Progress in Irri gation of Oregon. SETTLEMENT ON ARID LAND (.row III of Crops on I'malilla J.and Delayed by Cold Sprinft Slow Progress on Klamath Tract BccRUKO Too I.solated. ORKGOXIAN NEWS BUREAI. Wash ington, Dec. !. Tbe seventh annual report of the reclamation service, re cently pent 10 Congress, briefly de scribes the progress of work on Irri gation projects of the Northwest. Of the two projects In Oregon, the Uma tilla Is much farther advanced than the Klamath, though It is laid out on a much smaller scale and embraces only 20,440 acres of irrigable land, while the Klamath embraces 165.000 acres. The report only covers to June 30, 190S, and contains no account of progress since that date. t will be recalled that the formal opening of the I'matilla project was announced about a month ago. In reference to the Cmatllla project the report says: Of the 6i;s acres opened by public notice or June 21. 1H07, 34S7 acres are in public ownership and 3J.M In private ownership. Thirteen water-right applications, covering 112 acres, have been made for public land, and 83 water-right applications covering Mitt acres for private lands. The excess of land in private ownership for which water right applications have been made over the total area in private ownership Is due to relinquishments. The land In the Hermlston unit for which water right applications have not been Bled U held in private owner ship, mainly by one company. This company is under contract with the United States to cell its holdings within one year from the date of the Secretary's notice to purchasers capable of perfecting water rights. Cold Spring Checked Growth. On March 8, 1908, water was turned into the distribution system for the purpose of priming the canals. The flrst water for Irrigation was turned onto the land March 2.I. Over the greater portion of the Hermls ton unit service has since that date been regularlv maintained, except for a day or two during and Just after each of the more violent dust storms. Thirty miles of canals and main laterals are now in use, through Whlcn li.,UU HTB-IWl UI " " . 1'nusually high winds prevailed during this Spring and lasted until late into June, greatlv Interfering with farm operations. The land has been planted mainly to alfal fa fruit trees and vegetables. On account of' the cold Spring and prolonged and violent wind storms, the results have not been all that could be desired; however, the favorable showing made in the growth of certain varieties of fruit trees and vines under the unusual and extremely adverse weather conditions indicates that the proj ect will ultimately develop Into a success ful fruit-growing region. Progress at Klamath. Trotrress on the Klamath project has V, -n rr been reported from time to time both from the local office? and' the reclama tion office, here, and later information than that contained in the report has already been printed. The report states, however, that general investigations have been made to determine the best method of draining me marsii uum proposed to be reclaimed under this project and plans have been completed and work started on ar. experimental farm located on marsh lands. The re port continues: The land In the Klamath Basin is Prac tically all In private ownership and held :.' 11 The heavy frames are built of solid quarter-sawed oak and polished; seat has very heavy steel construction; both seat and back covered in the best grade of genuine leather, hand-tufted; large bent arms, very unique and pleasing m appearance and comfortable as well. One style has a coif-ivw'linino- hark, the other beimr ricrfd. kl-H- 7 ' T Iany high-grade Turkish leather Rockers likewise reduced in price easy payineiiis ui pj..uw a -cjv, u utcnuu, LADIES WILL FIND IT PROFITABLE TO VISIT OUR CLOTHING DEPT. Sold on FIRST AND YAMHILL GEVUMTZ & SONS SECOND AND YAMHILL generally In large tracts. The entire basin ":..r, .hout 200.000 acres, about 50.O0O oi which we tui. marshes. Development un JiV the Tat conditions has been slow. SwW to ?" character of agriculture prae- Much land was necessary for hand- caule ana horse" and land subdivision iner Vuch conditions 'progressed very little. The population of the district a few years ago w-aPs but a few hundred and has grown during the past four years to about 3o00. Two Districts Under Water. At present water tor irrigation Is distrib uted to two districts about 20 miles apart The Klamath district, lying near t town of Klamath Falls, is PP ' J"! from the main PJ17","":' This district parity of 1B0O second-feet. In this district Practical Gift Suggestions CRAVATS You'll appreciate them so will he. 5(lc to $3.M. n . CRAVAT PINS AND CUFF LINKS Matched, if you like. 50c to $5.00. UMBRELLAS AND CANES Necessary, so- always welcome. $1.00 to $10.00. . FANCY VESTS Always acceptable (espeoiauj ours). $2.50 to $10.00. ,,,. TRAVELING BAGS AND SUITCASES-The best -also Toilet Sets to match. $5.00 to , $2o.OO. GLOVES Dent's, Fowne's, Meyer's $1.2o to $J. COLLAR BAGS Something he's always wanted, but forpets to get. $1.50 to $5.00. BATH ROBES A select assortment $4 to JA. SHIRTS If vou know his size, we know he will be pleased. $ LOO to $3.00. . HANDKERCHIEFS Who ever had enough? loc to $1.50. ,, . OR If undecided what to get him, buy a Mercnan, dise Order and let him select his own Sweatercoat or Hat or whatever he most desires. MICHEL & SICHEL CO. "Furnishers -to the Men Who Know" 286 WASHINGTON STREET about S.'iOO acre? of land are being watered. Thf yyytf m fur rnnstn.ietd in ttil? di?- trirt conpfsts of about IS mile? of main cflnRl and mtt f mnin lateral? For the Newest in Wearing Apparel, Visit the "Style Store ART POTTERY HALF PRICE Rarely beautiful gifts that can't be duplicated elsewhere for less than twice the price we ask. It is only because we are going to discontinue hand ling this line of goods that we are willing to sell these elegant vases, jars, etc. of such makes as Ferosa, Utopia, Rosani, Grecian, Etc. at such an outlandishly low price. See us today. Make most appreciated gins. c have an elegant assortment of Jap- W 9mi!s rrenes for $Z.D. Beautltul j a T i j i :J I :1L. z-nf emnire ctvle. fnr 10. Artistic lapanese figured silk ones, empire styles, $12 to $20. Elegant Japanese quilted ones for $20.. To show you these is a real pleasure. See us today. FfnHTf TTft nn JL Make practical, yet beautiful gifts. We have all the new retty Silk refloats vzXz popular plain colors. Select where variety is unlimited. Prices $4.75 to $35.00. TR o TT W UamtvLonghimono ML I MTi eviy ' r che A gift suitable to all ages; men, wo men, eirls, boys, all appreciate a watch. It gives serv ice and pleasure every day in the year and is a constant reminder of the thoughtfulness of the giver. We have an unrivaled assortment here. Prices $15 and up. For a gift of distinctive ele gance, there is nothing more exauisite than nice Furs. Among the many suitable oift pieces are close-fitting ruffs, fan cy neck pieces, throws, scarfs, pil low muffs, etc., in sable, squirrel, Russian pony, Jap. mink, and all the popular Furs. See them. Fi Watch for Evening Specials From 6 to 9 o'Clock Christmas shoppers find our credit system of the greatest convenience, as it enables them to have all purchases charged, remitting to us after Holidays Corner Wash'gton ana Tenth Streets. Credit if Desired EASTEffl UU1M mm. The Store Where your Credit Is Good The HANAN SHOE accom modates itself to the foot Is made with the foot as a pattern; made so skillfully that style and comfort struggle for first place in your favor; made so well that their shape is the last thing to wear out. Sole Agent For Portland Cor. 7th and Washington Sts. A CHANGE TO SAVE ON TALKING MACHINES and RECORDS A vast assortment of strictly brand-new Dis Records for all makes of talking machines, retailed repularly at fiOc tho world over, are now on sale at nearly half, or 33c each. Not more than six records to each customer. All that is best in band and operatic selections, vocal and instrumental numbers, etc.. etc., are included in this un precedented offer. Here's a fine chance to get a splendid assort ment of new records at little expense. Come the first, thing. To call particular attention to our splendid Talking Machine Depart ment, acknowledged the finest and most modernl.v equipped in the West, we arc offering a limited number ot high-grade ialking Ma chines at drastic reductions. All are strictly brand-new, very latest styles, tapering arm, etc. , The regular id.uu laismg ax chines and six records only . . .$1 .So The regular $40.00 Talking Ma chines and six records only. . .$24.90 The regular $85.00 Talking Ma chines and six records only. . .$49.25 All fullv guaranteed. No machine will he suld to dcal.sis at these prices, and only one to each customer. This In positive. Pay cash or easv pavmcnts. W r.ierve the right to withdraw this offer just as soon as the certain number of machm. s are sold. Arrange to coine risht awu. GRAVES MUSIC CO. Ill FOURTH STREET. The I-argest ! Fiiict Music Emporium In the Wesl. THE B Salesrooms: 311 STARK ST. EST GIFT In which all the home shares, expresses the Christmas npirit. and adds that rfc liRhtful touch ot comradeship. Yuletide Is just Hie occasion to Kivc I hat much-doslred electric lamp. We have them In all styles drop lamps, stand lamps. d'Jine.s, candelabra, shades heautifullv colored, leaded or plain, aud the prices are just riKht. Make the vounRsters happy have the tree wired beautifully and safely wired with elec tric bulbs they Insure much at a tri fling cost. OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL XMAS. M. J. Walsh Co.