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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1909. 'S WIT IS lr MILLIONAIRE'S WIFE WHO HELD HER OWN DURING CROSS EXAMINATION YESTERDAY. An O. W.K. Gift Certificate Will Be Splendidly Appreciated S WOMAN LAWYER MUTCH Crowd Trudges Through Slush and Mud to Hear Di vorce Testimony. MRS. BROKAW TAKES STAND Millionaire Husband Gives Out Statement to Press, and Plain tiff's Counsel Promptly Brands It as Falsehood. NEW YORK, Dec. 13. The ready wit end cool head of Mary Blair Brokaw. r -who seeks a decree of separation, with alimony of $60,000 a year, from her mll ' llonaJre husband, W. Oould Brokaw, ; flashed again and asraln today through the persistent plodding of her cross examination. "At the times you say your husband , ; threatened to blow out your brains, , did you believe?" asked John F. Mcln ! tyre, counsel for the defense, j "Not when he wasn't drinking," re ' turned the witness adroitly. "Di he say he would or could do It?" ! pursued Mr. Mclntyre. "In Paris he said he could and In ' the South he said he would." "Well, he did not, did he?" asked Mr. - Mclntyre as a clincher. "I think." said the witness sweetly, "you find I am still left." "Paralyzed" Deftly Defined. At another time there was a question of what Mrs. Krokaw meant by "para lyzed," an adjecUve she applied to Mr. Brokaw's condition on a nigrht when she testified she telephoned for his secre tary to take care of him. Mrs. Brokaw amplified her definition into "A condition of hapless Intoxica tion." and Mr. Mclntyre Immediately wished to know how the witness had qualified as a Judge in the symptoms of drunkenness. "My varied experiences after mar riage made me an expert," she retorted. The worst weather an Atlantio Coast northeastern can show did not daunt the curious. Many women trudsed through the sluwh and rain and crowded the little courtroom. The testimony did not disappoint them. Mr. Brokaw, Just before court convened, gave out a statement for the press In part as fol lows: Brokaw's Words Denied, v "I have been grossly misrepresented by Mrs. Brokaw and by members of her family. Proposition after proposi tion has been made to me by the plain tiffs side to abandon this case If I should submit to a large settlement of money." Mr. Baldwin, Mrs. Brokaw's lawyer. Immediately issued a counter state ment, in part as follows: "The statement given out by the de fense that the plaintiffs side had made overtures to him to abandon the case upon payment of a large sum of money is an unmitigated and deliberate false hood, and consistent with the policy adopted by the defense In trying to win the case upon unsubstantiated statements made without the sanctity of an oath." "I Wanted to Die," Her Words. After these preliminaries, both sides got down to the serious business of the day. Mrs'. Brokaw was asked if she did not once take poison by mistake with no intention of killing herself. Now, wasn't that only a bluff' queried Mr. Mclntyre. . " ,was not'" reP"ed the witness indignantly. "I wanted to die." Cigarettes had proved an embarras sing subject for Mrs. Brokaw in previ ous testimony. Today she triumphed over cocktails, of which she had only tasted four In her life, she said, and never before breakfast. Champagne sue thought, tasted much like ginger T5'.M.Clvt.,re-besan to delve lnt Mrs. Brokaw s bills for dresses. Her lawyer cut him short with an admission that Mr Brokaw had spent J30.000 on his wife in their first year of married life Mr Mclntyre thought the Items spoke for themselves. ,''I.WU hardly agree." he Instanced. that a couple of hundred of dollars worth of corsets were used by Mr Brokaw. Brokaw himself, who is far from Juny, Joined In the laugh that followed. COLOMBIA TREATY HANGS South Americans Not Friendly to ITncle Sam's Demands. WASHINGTON. Del IS.-The State De partment has been officially notified of the adjournment of the Colombian Con gress, to meet again June 15. Th t,reaty tt,,w"n tha United States and Colombia,' which was signed in this city on January 9. was not laid before the- Congress, as it was well understood that if presented It would have been re jected. This was one of three treaties between the United States and Panama, the United States and Colombia, and Pan ama and Colombia, regarding the canal rone, following the secession of Panama. In urging the adoption of these treaties he United States was actuated only by a desire to put the governments of Colom bia and Panama on a more amicable basis and. so far as the United States is con cerned, the adoption or rejection of the treaties is of little consequence. BLOCK BELL CO. THEIR AIM Three Phone Firms Ask Receiver to Bar Big Concern. CLEVELAND, Dec. 13. Application was made In common pleas court here today that tf receiver be appointed for the United States Telephone Company, the Independent Long Distance Tele phono Company In Ohio, and the Cuya hoga Telephone Company, the local ln ' dependent exchange. The purpose of tha suit is to place the affairs of the companies In the hands of the court to circumvent, any Interest the Bell Telephone Company' may have In the two companies. EDITOR'S ENEMY PARDONED .f fleer Who Assaults Newspaper Man Let Off by Governor. FRANK-FORT, Ky., Dec. 13. Gover nor Willson today granted a pardon to Adjutant-General P. P. Johnston, who was Indicted for striking Denney B. Goode. editor of a Louisville weekly newspaper,. for criticizing Johnston. The Governor says Johnston must , pay the fine of $100 and court costs. , In the article objected to, Goode re ferred to Johnston as a "peacock." MRS. V. GOULD BROKAW. CAPTAIN IS GUILTY Thomas Franklin Took West Point Mess Fund. PRISON SENTENCE GIVEN Man Who Rose From Banks and Who Was Twice Commended for Gallant Service in Orient Now Disgraced. , NEW YORK, Dee. 13. Captain Thomas Franklin, U. S. A., twice com mended by General Chaffee and General Otis for distinguished service In China and at Manila, pleaded guilty today to a long series of petty embezzlements from the mess fund of the West Point cadets. , He was sentenced by Judge Hand, In the United States Circuit Court, to two years and six months in the Federal Penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga. His coun sel gave notice that he would apply for a writ of error and review. As commissary and treasurer of the Military Academy, Captaih Franklin had charge of pay checks of the cadets which weredeposlted with the United States Subtreasury in this state to draw against then! for mess supplies. Total Thefts $5650. 'The total amount of his defalcations ran to $6650, of which $4831 was repre sented by false vouchers for approval of the United States Military Academy. At his first arraignment, last June, Franklin. pleaded not guilty and subse quently demurred. The demurrers were overruled and trial was set for today. Tha statute of limitations in the court martial code bars offenses committed only two years back as against three years In the Federal courts.- and for this reason Judge Hand and not Major General Wood heard the case. .Retirement Pay Cut Off. Captain T. S. An sell urged for the prisoner that his client had risen from the ranks by merit, and that his irregu larities were chargeable to his efforts to raise a large family on an officer's pay. The sentence, besides the penalty It sets, automatically cashiers Captain Franklin from the Army and deprives his family of any prospects of a retire ment pension. ENGINEERING FEAT UNIQUE Government Colorado River Tunnel to Be 1000 Feet Long. LOS ANGELES, Dec. 13. With the completion of a syphon 14 feet in dia meter under the Colorado River at Yuma, the United States reclamation service will have accomplished a feat unique in American engineering. The syphon will carry water diverted from Tuma dam. 14 miles away, under tho Colorado River to irrigate 65,000 acres In the Tuma Valley. In sinking the shafts the Government engineers have attempted an unusual feat. An Immense steel ring with a sharp cutting edge will be forced Into the ground by. the weight of tons of earth and cement. .The latter will be removed from tha inside of the ring and it will be allowed gradually to sink to the level of the drift tunnel. The tun nel itself will be 1000 feet long. STETTLER CASE DISCUSSED 1 t.alKr Commissioner Says "Require" and "Permit" All Same. . SALEM, Or., Dee. 13 (Special.) O. P. Hoff. State Labor Commissioner, dis cussing today the case of F. C. Stettler, proprietor of a box factory at Portland, who was arrested on the charge of per mitting a female employe to work more than ten hours per day, maintain? that the New Tork law on the subject was not declared unconstitutional because of the wording "require or permit," but be cause the law was considered class legis lation. In support of his contention Mr. Hoff -calls attention to the following i ! ' , . ; ' ! - j - ,i question from the opinion of the United States Supreme Court In the case cited, which io found at page 62, in-volume 198, United States reports for the October term. 1904. as follows: "All the opinions assume that there Is no real distinction so far as this question is concerned be tween the words 'required' and 'per mitted.' " The New Tork law was not a female labor law. but an act designed to limit the hours of men employed in bakeries. The highest court in the land declared the statute unconstitutional because the work In bakeries Is no more unhealthfui than scores of other occupations. The Oregon female labor law has already been held constitutional by the Oregon Supreme Court In the case of Curt Miller vs. The State. The Labor Commissioner believes that the Oregon law Is menaced by the sub terfuge of "permitting" women to work without openly ordering them to labor more than ten hours per day, and he will carry the' case to the highest courts to demonstrate that under the Oregon law there is no real difference between "permitted" and "required," as the United States Supreme Court has already de clared in the New Tork case cited. CEREAL MARKET JUMPING December Wheat Advances "With May C Cents Higher. CHICAGO, Dec 13. The cereal market took a sudden Jump at the opening this morning, when December wheat advanced 3a over Saturday's close and May wheat Jumped from JL09 to JL114. The market was wildly excited for a time, and pur chaseswere In large volume at the higher gures. The market closed strong, with December wheat at $1.1294 and May at U-IHA- Tho corn market. In sympathy with wheat, advanced rapidly, the December option going from 60c, Saturday's close, to 64c at the close of today's market, while the May option, closing on Satur day at 64c, Jumped to 67c, and closed strong at 66e. Foreign demand and the condition of the Argentine crops had much to do with this sudden spurt in the market, though the extremely bad weather conditions in the wheat and the corn belt in the North west contributed to the demand for cereals. FROST CAUSES 3 WRECKS Peculiar Action of Cold on Rails Ditches Trains. WATERTOWN. S. D., Dec. 13. Three trains were wrecked near here last night and this morning because of the peculiar action of frost in causing the rails to spread. A St. Louis passenger train went off the track one mile east of the city; a St. Louis freight was wrecked near Waverlv and a Northwestern freight went off the track near Deland. No one was seriously Injured. LAWYER GETS SIX YEARS Accused ofv Embezzling SI 0,0 00 From Estate In His Care. OAKLAND, Dee. 13. John S. Delancey, a prominent lawyer, accused of embeszl lng S10.000 from the estate of the late George H. Cook, while acting asattorney for ex-Publlo Administrator George Gray, was sentenced today to six years In San Quentln Penitentiary. Attorney Frlck served notice that the cass would be appealed. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY PIANOS SACRIFICED IN PRICE Are you going to secure one for Christmas? Remember you save from $50 to $100. You can not af ford to overlook this if you need a piano. Casy payments. Open evenings. . Hovenden-Soule Piano Company 10 FIFTH STREET. Next to Perktn Hotel. German Clutxy Scarfs, 69c 98c Priced very low for quick sell ing. Measure 18 by 54 inches, with 24-inch centers. $1.00' values for. .. ,69 $1.50 values for 98$ TniichmrS SfV Ahmlf f&fSO-- Preciate he tremendous saving that this half-price lailOrea &UIZS JOOUe sale makes possible. The Tailored Suits are especially fhr o-v r C Ahmir attractive, although the handsomely trimmed orna- KJpera lOatS AOOVe merited gowns are delightfully pleasing. Such values T7 . m jk f trrr as we offer cannot be duplicated in the city, you ravening iiowns Above $75 must see them. Those who have visited the Suit Department and A 11 fn ri- J 1-C i are familiar with the garments carried there will ap- OTl KJlXe-JTlCiU KJlt ; : : ' $48.50 Suits Now $24. 98 Furs Reduced 25 Per Cent Values in this offering run to $48.50. These Suits Included in a special lot of Furs we have placed includeroadcloth, serge, cheviot, homespun, mixtures White Ermines and in addition to these are Jap Mink, and the wide wale serge. Colors are blue, black, brown, Lynx and Black Wolf. The regular prices on these gray, rose, taupe, terra cotta and mixtures. All sizes, rane from $9.50 to $100. During this special sale, and opportunity for choice very wide. See Fifth- Am. n i r street window. a Reduction of 25 Per Cent i 1 1 1 1 1 oys 1 oys Our Toy Tables are groaning under the weight of hundreds of new ideas for interesting the children. Special values are be ing offered every day from the largest stock in the city. Our Fourth Floor is headquarters for children during these happy shopping days. Framed QO Pictures CLZ &OC A large number of beautiful holiday Pictures " specially framed have been displayed on a large table. There are many new subjects and all the frames are carefully selected and well made. The regular prices on these pictures range from $1 to $2. Priced now, each. .98 KLAMATH PROJECT HIT MODOC COUNTY WANTS TO KEEP CLEAR XiAKE WATER. Supervisors Ask Congressman to Take Action Liooking to Preser vation of Supply. ALTURAS. Cal., Dec. IS. (Special.) The Board of Supervisors of Modoc County will at once take up with Congressman Englebrlght the matter of protecting the rigrhts of Modoc County to the waters of Clear Lake, which lies wholly within the county. At a special meeting- of the board, Just JET JET JET JET JET JET JET 5 'mVjh MB oFttmam With the beginning of the closing weeks of the holiday trade the values offered are getting better and better. No other year, perhaps, has witnessed so many really exceptional sales as this one. The half prices on'Tailored Suits, Gowns and Opera Wraps continue. Great interest has been aroused by this timely an nouncement. The Suit Department is well patronized these days. Slippers, a special sample lot, have been attracting wide attention. The extraordinary values offered easily explain the enthusiasm. Sample Slipper Stock Rapidly Disappearing No stock of slippers we have ever placed on sale have proven so popu lar as this enormous stock of 7000 selected values. They're going rapid ly, and the stock -will probably be ex hausted -within 48 hours. Special prices are quoted below: $4.00 grades for $2.50 $3.50 grades for $2.10 $3.25 grades for JJ52.00 $3.00 grades for.. S1.90 $2.75 grades for S J .85 $2.50 grades for $1.75 $2.25 grades for S1.60 $2.00 grades for ..$1.50 $1.85 grades for S1.35 $1.50 grades for $1.05 $1.75 grades for $1.25 $1.19 grades for.. 70$ held, E. CL Bonner appeared and asked that Modoc County protect her rights In the body of water known as Clear Lake. The supply Is now being used to irrigate land In what Is known as the Klamath Irrigation project In Oregon. There is a vast stretch of land in this county which could be Irrigated from the waters of Clear Lake, and the Supervis ors believe Modoc should have her rights protected. The matter will be taken up at once and Congressman Engelbright will be asked to see that the United States Reclamation Service abandon its present purpose of using Clear Lake to store water for irrigation of farm lands in an other state. Already Tule Lake and Klam ath Lake, lying on both sides of the state line, are included In the Klamath project. During the last eight years Canadian Immi gration has been 1.336.650. Of this number 540,621 came from the United Kingdom. 425. 412 from the United States and 400.61T from other countries. The total population of Can ada Is now estimated to be about 7.000,000. PopularPmced Jeweler 29WasMngton(nearfifth) ' Delightful New That will gladden An exhibit of all that the most exacting taste will consider charming. Ornaments for the hair are simply fascinating in their beauty. Hat Pins with the barbaric radiance of color that dazzles; Pendant Necklaces, too little affairs that compel admiration. Ear Drops, of course, in their best varieties. As for Jet we have it in every effect. NECKLACES BROOCHES LORGNETTE CHAINS COMES EARRINGS HATPINS HAIR ORNAMENTS Remember, Aronson Rubber Boots for Boys and Girls Our Shoe Department has made a huge success in its brand-new line' of red-top Rubber Boots for boy3 and girls. While a very large stock of these was purchased, the Vlemand has been so great for them that selections had better be made at once. Our assortment of women's Juli ets, with a vary wide range of prices, gives opportunity for the selection of colors, and exceptional shopping op portunities for those who wish to give Juliets for Christmas. Our stock of Rub bers, Gaiters and Arctics and all lines of wet-weather foot wear is very large. GOODWIN'S FRIEND BACK REVERENT) GENTLEMAN' QUITS CAMPS FOR CHURCH. Henry , W. Knickerbocker, Worth $300,000, Returns to Meth f odist Pastorate. POMONA, Cal., Dec. 13. Special.) Rev. Henry W. Knickerbocker, once pastor at the Unitarian Church here, has returned to the Methodist faith. Born in Louisiana and reared a Metho dist, he became a pastor in his home Novelty Jewelry any woman's heart Every point of the world has con tributed to the most bewildering dis play of novelties ever seen in Port land, consisting of precious and semi precious stones Diamonds, Coral, Topaz, Turquoise Matrix, Amethyst, Cameos, Lapis Lazuli, etc. Can Save You Money K. ing Lace Curtains in Single Pairs $2.50 to SI5.00 An accumulation of odds and ends to be sacrificed. Values from $4.50 to $30.00 Specially priced, $2.50 to$15.00 We also offer about 50 pairs of single Lace Curtains at prices from 75c to S2.50 Ladies' "Alexandre" Kid Gloves It will be diff ioult to select a more suitable Christmas gift than a pair of these Gloves. Handsome boxes included with every purchase of one pair or more. Every pair guar anteed perfect. Prices: 1.50, $1.75, $2.00. $2.25 Ladies' Cashmere Gloves These are priced specially for this week, being regularly sold for 75c. Col ors, black, navy, brown. AQr All sizes; special tQu Ladies' Dutch Collars, with venise lace; white, cream or ecru. A fit Regularly 85c, special at Children's Hosiery Extra heavy, fast black lisle . yarn ; reinforced heels, toes and knees; pair ffl OO 25c; box of six pairs at. . I00 Embroidered Lingerie 3-pc. hand-embroidered Sets, plain or elaborately trimmed, lace or em broidery. Corset Cov- ff 1 Q C fl ers, $6.50 to... $ I0.JU Chemise, $1.00 to S18.50 Gowns, $1.00 to.. S39.50 town, then he went into the Unitarian Church and moved to California. Here he felt the call to sudden riches and he left tha pulpit to become a miner. He went to Goldneld, and In two years was worth J1B0.0O0. Then he speculated, lost all he had and started anew at Bullfrog. In 1907 he was once more possessed of J90.000. Still more speculation, and Knickerbocker went broke. Then he went to Rawhide, and, with Nat Goodwin as a partner, started to win another fortune. Here he made $25,000. when the Rawhide boom broke, and once more the preacher was penniless. He became a campaign speaker for th Hearst political party. After a season of this he returned to mining at Reno, and then back to California, but now he has made amends and is arain a preacher. There are In France over 19,000 qualified medical practitioners and over 11,000 pharmacists.