1? THE MORNING OREGONIAN, TUESDAY, MAY 20, 1902. GIVES HIMSELF UP Murderer Williams Into City Jail. Walks WEARY OF BEING A FUGITIVE felayer of George Hicks Eludes Pur Bult for a Week Only to Go Voluntarily to Certain. Punishment. James Williams, alias McDonald and liee. , who shot and Killed George Hicks, alias "Cockney George," at 67 North Second street, Sunday night. May 11.. surrendered himself to Jailor George Mitchell at the County Jail, last night at 11:30 o'clock. Jailor Mitchell had retired for the night, -when he was awakened by a thun derous knock at the outer Jail door, and when he swung back the bolts, he was astonished to see Williams standing be fore him. The two had met before. "Well, I've come to give myself up," remarked Williams, in a matter-of-fact tone. "You 'have come to the right place," replied the astonished jailer, as ho ush ered in his strange guest and locked the door behind him. Tm sick and tired of it all," went on Williams. "S,ay, I've been in this town all the time since the affair happened. Why, I passed Detective Kerrigan one night, on one of the bridges. I thought I was done for, sure, but he passed on. Gimme some place to sleep, will you? I'm tired out" And that was all Williams would say. He was secure ly locked up for the night, and it was not possible to interview him. All along the police and deputy sheriffs calculated that Williams Tvas hiding somewhere in Whltechapel, waiting for a chance to get on board some ship, and they guarded every avenue of escape so far as it was possible to do so. The entire river .front was closely patrolled, and this fact was no doubt communicated to Williams as he lay In his hiding place. Various misleading clews were run down In the chase, and on one occasion the police thought they had their man. Word was received about a week ago that a strange man answering to Williams description was in an up-town saloon, bemoaning the fact that he had done something that he wished he had not done, and that he was sure the gallows stared him in the face. Two detectives rushed for that saloon at breakneck speed, and found that the suspected man was a harmless drunk suffering from the effects of too much liquid refreshment. Hicks and Williams quarreled because the former Insisted on having the luxury of two suppors the same night. Williams was part proprietor of the, boarding-house conducted by Mrs. Annie Lynch, and he. Hicks and several other men had spent the greater part of the afternoon drink ing out of the same can of beer, which had been .filled several times. Hicks swallowed some soup shortly after 5 o'clock, and went out with Robert Nelson as far as the terminal yards, where Nel son got permission to absent himself from work that night, as he did not feel welL On returning to the Lynch-WIlllams boarding-house, Hicks found the door locked, and that did not Improve his quarrelsome temper. In reply to repeat ed knocks, Williams finally opened the door, and Hicks immediately demanded his supper. "You've had your supper. Do you want two suppers In one night?" sneeringly asked Williams. Hicks Insisted that he had hud no supper, and Williams called him. a name. The other man replied In like terms, and they had a fist fight for nearly one-half hour. They were sep arated several times, but they clinched again. Hicks broke loose and left the room, saying that he would bring back an ax. In the meantime Williams went to his room and brought out a cavalry car bine, that nobpdy in the house knew was loaded. Hicks came back flourishing a tablespoon, and Williams Imedlately fired, the bullet striking Hicks' left breast The wounded man dropped like a log. Williams lifted him and threw him into a lumber-room at the rear of the dining room, where the shooting took place, and demanded and received 523 from Mrs. Xiynch. who had been a spectator of what had taken place. Williams also received Ills bank book. In which he was credited with about ?G00. He then stepped into the room where he had thrown his victim, and he was last seen by a woman crossing Third and Pine streets, and walking west ward. The alarm, was Immediately given, and when the police reached the Lynch Wllllams house, they found Hicks dying or dead. One policeman told the Coroner at the Inquest that Hides may have been breathing his last when the police broke into the room through the darkness, but he was not sure. Telegrams and tele phone messages were Immediately sent In various directions, but no trace of Will iams was found until last night. He had plenty of friends In Whltechapel, and he prooably was taken care of as long as the J23 lasted. Apparently he found it im possible to raise any money on his bank book. Williams' friends have asserted all along that If he was caught he would probably enter a plea of self-defense. they are afloat, and on top of any rise, and it would be water on their wheels In every sense of the phrase. If the lowlands are flooded they would have lots of business carrying the Inhabitants to higher ground. B. FRIEMANN IN LONDON. Well-Knovrn Portland Caterer Turns Up In England. Many who were residents of Portland from 10 to 20 years ago will remember Ben Friemann, a well-known restaurateur of those days, commonly known as "Xreave-It-to-Me" Friemann, from his habit of telling his patrons who wished a good meal to leave it to him. Sometimes, when the bill was made out, they wished they hadn't. Friemann started a coffee-house here 18 or 20 years ago, and, after a va ried experience, became proprietor of one of the finest restaurants in the city. He made money, but could not save it. He was married and divorced and again married while living here, the last time to an employing dressmaker, who, it was said, thought be had plenty of money and who thought he was rich, and they were both disappointed. He finally went from here to Honolulu, in 1S93, leaving many who have ever since had an Inter est In him. His career in Honolulu was much the same as here, and he finally went from there to Australia with a slelght-o'-hand man, and the last heard of him he had left Australia for Egypt. In a copy of the Hawaiian Gazette, of Honolulu, of May 10, appears a letter from George L.ycurgus, of Honolulu, writ ten from London, stating that he had met Friemann there, and Inclosing Friemann's business card, which read as follows: OREGON HOUSE. IT, Upper Bedford Place, Russell Square, London. W. C First Class Board and Residence . And Superior Apartments. Most Moderate Terms and Cen trally Located. AH Convenience. Conservatory, Garden, Baths, Smoking Room. Madam B. Freimann, Proprietress. TTom this It would seem that Friemann has not forgotten Oregon, and doubtless will be glad to see Oregonlans visiting London. POISON IN THE CANDY? Mr. Bailey Tries nn Experiment, "With. Unknown Results. , Food Commissioner Bailey is anxious' In regard to the fate of one of his friends, who, he has reasons to suppose, poisoned himself yesterday. On entering his office yesterday morning he found a paper sack on his desk which had evidently been thrown in through the transom. On ex amining It he found that It was filled with peanut candy, and attached was a card signed by a responsible citizen, stat ing that he believed the candy to be pois oned, and asking that it be analyzed. He had hardly seated himself at his desk when a young man entered In search of news, and, while endeavoring to dig some information out of Mr. Bailey, amused himself with eating the candy with which the sack was filled. H remarked several times that the candy was very good, and, from the rapidity with which It disap peared, he evidently knew when he struck a good thing. Finally, when It was about all gone, he asked where the candy came from. Mr. Bailey said he did not know, but that there was a card attached to the sack which would explain. The young man read the card and, turning deathly pale, exclaimed: "Good Gord! Is this fcandy poisoned?" "I am Just waiting to find out," replied Mr. Bailey. "If you die, I shall know It Is, and I will be saved the trouble of making an analysis. If you survive after eating so much, I shall take it for granted that the candy is wholesome." The young man rushed out as if going for a doctor, and, as he has not been seen since, Mr. Bailey is 6llghtly worried about the result of his experiment. STOP USING DRUGS. Good, wholesome food Is the best tonic. Bread made of Diamond "W" flour Is light, strong and most nutritious. Rich in brain-renewing and muscle-producing properties. At your grocers. DIAMOND "W" FLOUR Makes white bread. White bread makes proud housekeepers. N i A NEW DEPARTURE. For the Mystic Shrine convention, San Francisco. June 10-14, the Oregon Rail road & Navigation Company will sell round-trip tickets, going via steamer, re turning Shasta Route, at rate of $23, and in both directions by steamer the rate is 320. Selling dates. June 1 to 6. Ticket of fice. Third and Washington. WATER COMES UP SLOWLY Just an Ordinary June Rise, Say the Experts. PIANO BARGAINS The water In the river is still slowly rising, and as usual at this season, many arc predicting a flood, because there is "much snow in the mountains." Those who say this as a general thing know nothing about how much snow there is in the mountains, which are numerous and scattered over a vast territory, as the sources of the Columbia extend away Into the Rockies. Food Commissioner Bailey, who visited Montana a short time ago, says there is but little snow In the mountains, as there was no good sleighing between here and Helena. This, however, cuts no par ticular figure In the matter of a flood, as there is always enough snow "In the mountains" at this tlmo of year to flood the low lands along the river If a hot spell should bring It all out at once. This is something that seldom happens, and the cool weather at this season, which some complain of. Is what prevents floods in the Columbia, The water came over the lower wharf at Ash-street dock Sunday morning, and at noon yesterday was about a foot deep there. Captain Mountain said It was ris ing very slowly yesterday afternoon, and he expects nothing more than an ordin ary June rise. At the foot of Washington street yes terday afternoon the water was within a foot of the lower wharf, and the steam boats loomed up above it and passengers liad to clamber up a gangplank to get on boats. At the foot of Alder street a walk has been built across between the upper docks of the wharves, so that there are slips for two boats to lan.d passengers on during high water. The steamboatmen nro not worrying about a high flood, as r Here Is a chance to get a good sample piano at almost factory cost, also some odd styles of our regular 'line will be Included In the lot. Having a number of sample pianos sent us by good reliable factories for inspec tion, and not wishing to add any more makes to our already extensive line, we have concluded to close them out, to gether with some od styles of our regu lar stock at about factory cost. There were 15 pianos all told In rich mahogany, oak and fancy walnut cases when we placed them, on sale Monday morning, some of which have already been sold, so if you want one you will have to act quick, as the following prices indicate: $400 styles will go at $318 $350 styles will go at- $2SS $325 styles will go at $246 $300 styles will go at $226 $275 styles will go at $lb'6 $250 styles will go at $16S Remember, these are all new, Improved, up-to-date pianos, with all modern Im provements, and of good reliable makes, fully guaranteed by us, and you can buy them on our easy payment If you wish. If -you are thinking of buying a piano within the next year It will pay you to Investigate these bargains. Allen SGilbertCo. Successors to The Wiley B. Allen Co. Oldest and "Largest Music House In the Pacific Northwest. 209 AND 21! FIRST STREET Portland, Oregon -tfi5VSB3"" Rr Poulard Silks (ggf"&fs"352 Te5&r5&(jb Our entire remaining stoek and every yard j Chensv's famniK main at. Rm9it!v -nnrtvinmrt ! prices an unusual opportunity to buy a handsome Summer or evening gown at a surprisingly little cost. WTZSl teiS" ex 800 yards Cheney Foalards la splendid colorings and de signs, all this season's C?, styles, yard 5VC 1200 yards of Cheney Foulards, the best 1902 patterns r-j y and colorings, for, yd. OC Cheney's best Satin Foulards in a grand array of beautiful designs, snperb styles, yard PONGEES, plain, figured or dotted styles In immense va riety, all grades. (At SIllc Counters). 87c Curtains,- off One, two and three-pair lots of high-class Lace Curtains at one-third off regular price". We're house-cleaning in the Cur tain Dept.- want new owners for all odd lots, so here's your best opportunity to supply curtain neds. Thtr's Nottinghams, Irish Points, Brus- U x sels Net, Muslin and qwA I Novelty Curtains to aUiCa v saI P.n.t from. nnrJ pfio- - - - y .. -- - o ular prices range from 85c to $20 pair, your choice while they last at 33J per cent off kkm vn . Pi 1 mr (Third Floor.) sfegr-3teiteb tfigfir-'tliZ6. author resides thrilling story has created a sensation in the hook world. The Story of Mary McLane as I01 y elf-Js : in Butte and her thrill ox sale ix the book dept. at 91.0s. created a sensation in t Special sale of Couches plain white or velour covered, $4.65, $6.65, $7.75. Notions Sewing Requisites . The thousand and one useful things that every housewife, every dressmaker, every woman requires at a third to one-half off regular prices. Hundreds bought liberally yesterday we txpect to replenish many work baskets during the next five days. Come for your share of the bargains. LIS, WUfl U b THESE CHANGEABLE SPRING DAYS When its so easy to catch cold is a good test time for our DR. DEIMEL LINEN MESH UNDERWEAR Its porous and absorbent nature keeps the temperature of the body more even and less susceptible to changes than any other make. We are Portland agents and have all sizes for men and women in either union suits or separate garments. CAUTION The special machinery used In making Delmel Linen Mesh, and which gives the great absorption quality to the flax. Is patented, and Is not used by any of the many imitators of Delmel Linen Mesh Underwear. Get the genuine and avoid all disappointment. OUR CUT PRICES ON ODD LINES OF MUSLIN UNDERWEAR Is an important one at this season. Quite a lot of odd Gowns and Drawers worth 85c and $1.00 at 69c; worth $1.25 and $1.50 at 97c; worth $2.50 and $3 at $1.98. Some chemise and' petticoats in the lot. Ladies' Kid Gloves at Easy Prices oft glace kid,' three-clasp overseam gloves with gusseted fingers; black and colors special, " Extra Ribbon Values All colors, black and white, in 2K and 22t-inch gauze, taffeta ribbons, now, yd. U g THE PINGREE M $3.50 SHOE FOR WOMEN Great Curtain Opportunities Prices to the lowest notch on small lines of Ruffled Net Curtains, worth $4.00 to $9.50 pair, now $2.98 to $6.31 pair. Ruffled Muslin Curtains, worth 85c, at 63c pair. Hudnut's Perfumes and Toilet Articles full supply. Paper Napkins, plain and fancy, for picnics, luncheons, etc. Kent's Tooth Brushes, all shapes, warranted, at 35c ea. T Buttonhole knives, each 13c Launary wax, cake 2c Beeswax, cake 3c Tapellnes, each lc, 4c, 6c, 8c, 10c Florodora Hairpins, box 6c Belmont hairpins, box 4c Champion hairpins,, box 6c Mill ward's ncedlebooks 29c One bunch (100) hairpins 4c Wire hairpins, box 12c Hlnde's patent curler, box 22c -Acme crimping pins, box 3c K. & B. (crimped and straight hairpins 3-inch, 3c; 4-inch, 4c Assorted sjzes in K. & B., box.... 10c "Duplex" skirt supporters, each.l7c Globe pins books, each 3c English pin books, each 8c Patent darning eggs, each 8c Aluminum thimble, each lc German sliver thimbles, each.... 3c Steel thimbles, each. 2c Tracing wheels, each. ...4c, 6c, 13c "Bldnt" skirt supporters 19c Needle books, for, each 13c Assorted safety pins, card 3c Safety pins books, each 4c Safety pins, card 2c, 3c, 4c 5c Curling Iron, heaters 17c Curling iron heaters 7c Tourist curling Irons 8c Braids, in black and colors, at piece 3c Brush braid, black and all colors, yard 4c Washington pins, 3 papers 5c Adamantine pins, 3 papers 5c iieler & Frank Co. pins 4c Century gilt pins, paper 7c Cube pins 4c, 5c, 6c, Sc Desk pins, box 4c Blanket pins, each 3c, 4c Bone casing, 10c kind for 7c; 5c kind for 3c Black pins, 3 papers 5c Black pins, card 3c and 4c Hatpins, dozen 4c and Sc Black adamantine pin3, box 4c Dress shields, sizes 3 and 4; 30c values for .M 20c Fitzwell dress shields, for shirt waists, at, pair 23c 10c, 12c and 15c horn bones Sc 20c and 25c genuine bones 12&c Invisible hairpins. 6 bunches for 5c Invisible pins, package 3c and 4o Pearl pins, card 4c Colored pins, card 4c Binding ribbon, bolt 5c Black and white hooks and eyes, sizes 3 and 4, card 3c Black dress shields, 30c and 35c values, for 22c Men's Clothing At $12.50 Men's all-wool black unfln- Ished worsteds and gray clay suits In all the desirable styles best tailoring throughout, and selling elsewhere at $18 our price for one week, $12.50, At $18.65 Men's extra fine quality fancy unfinished worsted suits latest designs and styles handsomely tailored through out suits that the exclusive clothier asks you $25 for. Men's worsted Pants lat est styles, $3 to $5 a pair. Cloak Store This week's important offerings include: Ladies' $20 Raglans for $14.85 Great value in ladies' Cotton Waists $1.88 All the $6 line of Silk Waists. . . .$4.48 Ladies' Silk and Covert Etons, $7.50 value $5.55 Ladies' novelty Dress Skirts The $80 and $32 line at $24.85 The $35 and $40 line at. . . : . .$29.45 Extraordinary values In Walk ing Skirts $2.42 Special values In children's Box Coats. $22.50 and $22.SO Tailor-made Suits $148.5 $6.00 and $6.50 Moire Velours Waists $3.98 50c and 60c Bmbroider'd Liriens $6.50 ies Walking' $4-35 SWELL READY-TO-WEAR Hats Soft'Straw Neapolitans, Colonials, Turbans, and English Walking Shapes. Regular $3.00 $5.95 $5.50 Jit special $1.50 $2.00 $2.50 SJ1LE OF QUADRUPLE SILVER-PLATED WARE SALE OF LACE CURTAINS HEIER. & PRANK CO. MEIER & FRANK CO. $. )TaSJ55rSSSf LS335rt WHATWILLDRYDQCKCQST? BOARD OP TRADE HEARS REPORTS OX THE SUBJECT. The Sir. Gulnean Thinks It May Reach. $250,000 Tariff Reduction IVltu Islands Favored. Two reports In regard to the construc tion of the proposed drydock were read to the Board of Trade at Its meeting last night. One "was from James M. Moore, who stated, after an Interview with Clerk Stevens, of the Port of Portland Commis sion, that Designing Engineer Blackwell will g6 East "to examine the various docks now in use, also to acquire Informa tion as to any recent Improvements and guard against any infringements. The Commission of1 the Port of Portland has estimated the cost of the dock at $170,000. If the plans "furnished by Mr. Blackwell are rejected he is to receive per cent of this amount. Should they be satis factory he will receive 5 per cent, and agree to visit the work once or twice per month. Should he be compelled to come oftener he is to receive 520 per day and traveling expenses. For all other work, such as locating the site of the dock and all work that is not strictly confined to the construction of the dock, he receives extra pay. The Port of Port land calculates on 5170,000 for the con struction of the dock, but your commit tee criticises two features, of the con tract, first, the paying of 520 per day for extra time in correcting mistakes or mis management of work resulting through negligence or incompetency of engineer or assistant left in charge of work; second, the neglect to provide any penalty for such mistakes or faulty work, 'and third, the payment of 3& per cent, or about 5GC00, In case plans are not accepted." The second was from Thomas Gulnean, who added, to Mr. Moore's report in rela tion to Blackwell's trip East the words, "and knowledge as to how a drydock should be built," and "It is the opinion of your committee that the drydock is as yet In the air, as the filto Is not yet se lected, northo kind of-dock decided upon; In fact, everything is chaos." On the cost of the drydock, which the commission placed at 5170,000. Mr. Gumean said that "from what your commltee has seen In regard to It, it will be nearer 5200.000 or 5250,000," and that there should be a pen alty for mistakes in faulty work. reports were placed on ule. Thomas G-. Greene, a member of the legislative committee, presented the fol lowlpg resolution, which was adopted: We cordlalljr indorse the report of the cora mltteo on foreign commerce and the revenue laws of the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York, urging reduction of the tariff on Imports from Cuba, adopted April 10, 1002. We favor a reduction of at least 50 per cent In the present tariff on Cuban products, first, as a National moral duty, and, second, as a commercial necessity. And when such re duction Is made we shall be only half right. The arguments for a 50 per cent reduction are conclusive for a total abolition of the tariff. It it is necessary and right to make a re duction on imports from Cuba, which is not a part of the United States, and where the flas will be hauled down on May 20, 1002. -what Justification is there for a tariff on Imports from the Philippine Islands, which are a part of the United States, and where our flag still floats? Wo have been promised trade expan sion as a result of the retention of those Isl ands, but there can be no such expansion If we are compelled to climb high-tariff walls erected by ourselves against our own posses sions, and against our own commerce and against our own people, exploitation of the islands by recipients of special grants and privileges Is not National trade expansion. The Pacific Coast desires commerce with the islands and their people, not private snaps and spe cial grafts, and this organization in particular demands not merely a reduction in the Philip pine tariff, but Its total abolition. The improvement of the mouth of the Columbia was spoken of by President Beach, and Judge Seneca Smith was au thorized to draw up a resolution favoring the passage of the river and harbor bill now before Congress, and asking the New Tork Chamber of Commerce to assist in securing its passage. A letter was received from John "W. Paddock, recorder of Industry LiOdge, A. O. U. W., In regard to the reception of the delegates to the supreme lodge of the order, which will meet In Portland in June. The board was requested to ap point a member of the reception commit tee, and by unanimous consent President Beach was1 named for the honor. The advisability of establishing a smelter in Portland was discussed briefly, and Messrs. Albee, Crofut and Fisk were appointed a committee to Investigate and report at the meeting to be held June 7. Mr. Qulnean called attention to the miserable condition of crosswalks in some sections of the city, and said that stone blocks should be laid instead of planks, as at present. Mr. Gulnean and Mr. Ap pel were appointed a committee to look into the matter, to requesE the Lewis and Jlartc Civic Improvement Association to assist in securing the improvement, and to appear before the Common Council and bring in the crosswalk question if necessary. THE" SILVER KING.' Great Drama Will Soon Be Given at the Baker. The following correspondence explains itself: ' Portland, Or., May 19, 1902. Mr. George L. Baker, Proprietor Baker's Theater, Portland Dear Mr. Baker: It seems to me It would be a misfortune if Mr. Stuart should complete the pres ent engagement of his excellent com pany at your theater without producing "The Silver King." This sterling and beautiful drama made an Impression of goodness and power upon me as a young man which I should like to see duplicated for the many hundreds of theater-going young people in this city. Few p.lays, if any, have exceeded it in drawing power in the great cities of Great Britain and the United States, and the moral lesson it carries Is unsurpassed, to my way of thinking.by even "The Old Homestead." In an age of French Importations and native coarseness, the people of Portland should welcome a play In which there Is neither seduction nor intrigue, in which honest love comes into possession of Its own, in which wives are above suspicion, in which religion Is not mentioned to be ridiculed, and marital fidelity Is not as sailed. An eminent clergyman once re marked that the story of "Wilfred Den ver, with its infinite pathos, heroic suf fering and final reunion of a sorely tried but loving family, affords a more impressive and helpful lesson to young men than any writing outside of Holy Writ. No one who ias ever seen "The Silver King" can forget the solemnity of its warnings and the touching ten derness of its many beautiful passages and situations. Thougn I am well aware of the labors attending its production, from the exactions of Its many and dif ficult paits and its elaborate scenic re quirements, I am persuaded that the ar tistic and moral benefits certain to ac crue to the community from Its presen tation in such capable hand? would af ford a lasting satisfaction to yourself and Mr. Stuart. Even if the production could not be reached until the closing week of the company's stay, there is no play upon which the present memor able engagement could more surely count for a pleasant memory and a- cordial THIS WEEK WE OFFER A FINE LINE OF Correspondence Paper WE HAVE THE LATEST PRACTICAL NOVELTY IN PAPER The Swell Two-Fold Note SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY ON THIRD STREET yJhOt "5- I 'A n EDDIN AND VISITING CARDS W. G. SMITH & CO. LEADING ENGRAVERS. Over Litt Third Floor, Wnahlnffton Bnildinc CLARY'S "THE FAIR 329 WASHINGTON ST., Imperial Hotel Building. Shirtwaist, best styles and material, at... Shirtwaist, special lot, at..'.... Hair retainers. 10c grade, price Large honeycomb towels..... Children's sailors Children's sailors, better grade.. Gentlemen's straw hats, style good.... Pins, paper, lc; clothespins, per dozen. "The Sll- welcome another time, than ver King." very coraiauy. ERNEST BROSS. Portland, May 19. Mr. Ernest Bross, Managing Editor Oregonian My Dear Sir: I take pleasure in assuring you that both Mr, Stuart and myself will take immediate steps to secure the right to play at the Baker Theater "The Silver Kipg," which you have requested. The playvli' one which, we believe, the com- 1J9 m- ....Ann.. nanliqt.lv ftTld ITfl Ipany wan ij.cau.i. auciuuim . ,. shall use every effort to give a perform ance of it that shall Justify ther confi dence you have expressed in the org! ization. Thanking you for your inti est, I remain, yours truly. GEORGE L.. BAKEI 9PECIALRATES(DURINGMAYJ The Canadian Paclnc win sell roum. trip tickets to St. Paul and Minneapolis May 25th and 29th, for 5o2, good for days. Stop-overs allowed in either dircc tlonWithin limit. Harris Trunk Co. tor trunks and ban i