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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (June 26, 1905)
tEe" horsing oregonxas", xonday, jxtjtb 26, 1905. MITCHELL HUT ME TIE T If So It Will Be for Purpose of Discrediting Tanner's Testimony. ARE FEW MORE WITNESSES It Is Believed That the Case Can Go to the Jury for lis Verdict by Wednesday Evening Next. Promptly at 10 o'clock this morning- the trial of Senator Mitchell -Rill be resumed before Judge De Haven In the United States Court. United States District At torney Francis J. Heney Intimated that the prosecution would rest this afternoon, and as the defense has but few witnesses it is expected that the case will go to the Jury some time Wednesday. There has been no indication on the part of the de fense as to who is their star witness, nor has It said, In so many words, that Sena tor Mitchell will take the stand in his own behalf, but it la almost an assured fact that he will do so. To Discredit Tanner. If Senator Mitchell Is placed on the stand. It will be done to discredit the testimony given last week by ex-Judge A. H. Tanner. The play of the defense has been, so far. to create a great sym panty for its client, and when it place him on the stand, it will seek to prove his carelessness in personal business mat. ters, and the implicit trust that he- had in his partner, ex-Judge Tanner, and un doubtedly It will attempt to make it ap pear that ex-Judge Tanner Is responsi ble for all the trouble which has fallen upon the Senator s shoulders. Aside from the appearance of Senator Mitchell on the stand, and the arguments which will be made by the attorneys, it is not expected that the trial during the rest of the time that it will occupy the attention of Judge De Haven will produce anything in the nature of sensations. There was a rumor around the courtroom Saturday afternoon that Mr. Heney had several trump cards .up his sleeve that he had yet to produce. "What they are, of course, the prosecu tion hasn't given any intimation. The witnesses yet to be heard for the Govern ment are Miss Spencer, perhaps ex-Judge Tanner's son Harold, Harry Robertson. Senator Mitchell's former private secre tary: Commissioner Richards, and sev eral members of the Federal grand Jury May Call Grand Jury. "When the grand jury was hearing the evidence in the Mitchell case. It is un derstood that Mr. Heney Informed those who lived in the vicinity of Portland that they might be expected to testify In court. The story has it that Mr. Heney specially cautioned several men who served on the jury, that lived In Portland, to pay special attention to the testimony they heard. During the trial several mem bers of that famous grand Jury have been in dally attendance. The statement, how ever, of Mr. Heney on Saturday that the Government would be able to rest its case by this evening Indicates that not many Of those Jurors will bo placed upon the witness stand. Ex-Judge Bennett stated that It would take only about one day to hear the witnesses for the defense, so, counting on one day for the arguments, the case should go to the Jury by Wednes day evening. Before Judge De Haven adjourned court on Saturday, His Honor instructed the attorneys to prepare their instructions and submit them th,ls morning. Both sides agreed to do this, and a greater part ci yesterday was spent in preparing these instructions. From the Governmont's side comes the intimation that the instructions it will ask for will be few, for it Is its belief that It has established Senator Mitchell's guilt. Just what requestsftwlll be made by the defense Is not known. Great Interest In Trial. The Mitchell trial, from the fact of the Importance of the man who is being tried, has attracted more attention than any of the land-fraud cases so far tried by the Government. Day after day the courtroom has been crowded, and long btfore the hour of opening the sessions arrived, large crowds stood waiting for the doors to be opened. Many distin guished persons have attended the trial so far. Men. who have known and voted for Senator Mitchell, from all over the state, who are in the city visiting the Exposition, have dropped In at the trial. Each day these friends and acquaintances of Senator Mitchell would, during the recesses, shake hands with the defendant and wish him well. Considering the or deal through which he Is passing. Senator Mitchell is bearing up remarkably well. It can be plainly seen that he is under a great mental strain, but he shows lit tle fatigue. OLD PIONEER PASSES AWAY D. T. Harrington Dies at the Good Samaritan Hospital. D. T. Harrington, a pioneer of 1S5T. died at the Good Samaritan Hospital yester day morning. He was born at St. John'a. Newfound-, land, November 22. . 1S2S. When 15 years of age he went to Dover. New Hampshire, where he lived for five years under an apprenticeship to learn the trade of a brlckmason, at which trade he worked in Providence, Boston and New York. In 1S52 he ret sail for San Francisco on the ship Samuel Appleton. There were 212 passengers on board, the voyage being accomplished In 140 days. He was In San Francisco during the troublous times Incident to the formation of a vigilance committee there, and, in common with other law-abiding cltlzons. assisted the organization In maintaining pood government for the city. Later he came here, where he became absorbed in Portland and her interests, and In the welfare of the state generally. Mr. Harrington was a widower, his wlfo having died about three years ago There are four surviving children Mrs. T. J. O'Brien, Mrs. JotCe Brlncberhoff. Miss Francis C and J. B. Harrington. The. funeral will take place at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning from the residence of his son at 495 East Davl? street. The 'Wrong; John Mlnto. 5AX.DM. Or.. June .25. (To the Editor.) Permit the use of your columns to Inform your readers and the country press at Ore gon that it wae not John Mlnto who was elected president of the Pioneer Association on the ISth. but John "Wilson Mlnto, tener H? uslnc J. W. In his signature. H U n citizen of Portland. John Mlnto. fer 60 years a. cltlsen of Marion County. In or near EaJem. rave no honors belonging to ethers, but la being addressed as president as a re sult of the wrong Impression that has got out. I wlh also to indorse every word ia today's OrcsonUn over the name of C. B. Hoc re?, ia regard to President Getch. of the State Ag ricultural College, as I believe John W. ll'.r.to would do wUh rood canse. But. Mr. Sdttor. It Is sot tho boys of Ore gon aloe a wbo ha.vc causa to ppe&k. of Dr. Gates with gratltade aad honor as native sons like Mocres and Mlnto, Gr aad Garry can. It la not often the writer vestures to Joke in a crowd, but on Pioneer day be found hltn eelf pressed close amsagn the 1800 pioneers within & few minutes of the dinner bell, which, if mended, was not heard. His near neigh bors in the crush were a lady tSo In student days was Maagle) and hesband and one cf Mr. Galea's assistant teachers of 50 yecrs ago. I asked the lady if she remembered winning perhaps the first jrod collar Bred dent Gatch ever saw. shs had evidently for gotten, but htwband and frlen-l wanted the facts. Maggie was one of four of her sex in tho unruled play of full physical health. Pro fessor Gatch near and alone contemplated the little coin, said. "Glrfi, go out to the trt. I have a neat prise for the one of you first reaching me where I stand." Nothing lota, the race was run and Maggie received taa gold dollar, and 2 got the story from one of the losers. Etc has, 1 believe, eustalntd the theory of the old Enlircj teacher, "First in race play, first In race of life." as a rule. J. M. WOOLEN MILL IS ASSURED Structure Will Soon Be Erected at Selhvood. The erection of a woolen plant at Sell wood Is now considered assured, with the probability that the establishment will be In ooeratlon shortlv after th tntl nf tvm year. T. TV. Clark, a well-known woolen- xnm man, nas devoted his energies to the establishment of this plant for the past six months. He has Interested Clifford Bros., of North Dakota, and other capi talists there. The Cliffords have a plant in North Dakota, which they have agreed to move to Portland, if all conditions are met. They will, besides moving the ma chinery here, take $20,000 In stock. Other capitalists will buy the ground and erect the buildings for the plant and take .000 of the stock. A Portland house takes Jli.CK. and Nlckum & Mowrey. sawmill men of Sell wood, take a $10.00) block of the stock. T. W. Clark also tskoc a iu-ri block of the stock of -the concern. The plant Rill be located on the grounds formerly occupied by the Portland Woolen Mills Company, and will eoual th ranm. ity of the latter plant In operation at jonns. bome of the plans have been prepared. The main structure will be 70x200 feet, and provided with fire protec tionthe snrlnkllnc method. Thnm vhn have examined the Clifford plant In North Dakota say that It is c cry complete af fair. The owners -want to get located in a more central district, where wool is closer and transportation facilities better. One of the Clifford brothers was In Port land last week and expressed himself sat- isnea. ana returned nome to prepare for removal "of the machinery. "The matter seeing to nn an veil ttiv as such things can be without the actual transaction taaing place. And even if the. present negotiation should not nmvn u. cessful there are other capitalists ready to taito up trie proposition and establish a woolen mill. The opportunity there is too lnrttlng to let slip." said J. M. Nlckum. VANCOUVER TRIPS. .Commencing Monday, June 26. 1905, the j steamer Undine will make trips between Portland and Vancouver, leaving Taylor- street dock and Vancouver dock dally. except bunday. as follows: Depart From Portland. 6 A. M.: from Vancouver, 10 A. M.; from Portland, 1:30 P. M.; from Vancouver, 4:45 P. M. Ar riveAt Vancouver, 9:30 A. M.; at Port land, 11:30 A. M.; at Vancouver, 3 P. 1L; at Portland. 6 P. M. Citizens, visitors and tourists, if you desire a delightful short steamboat ride, take this river trip to the charming city of Vancouver on the banks of the old Columbia. Fare, 25c each way. SALE T0 DAY. Housekeepers, oreoare for the crowds that are certain to be here In July. Thou- sanas or isastcrn people will prefer a quiet room with a private family to a crowded, nolsv hoteL As an Index 1n what you can do In bedroom furnishings. we quote: Full-size hemmed sheets, 35c; pillow cases, 7c; dotted Swiss sash cur tains. 9c: white strine orcandle. 36-inrh. 6c; white bedspreads. 6Sc, 50c; towels. nemmea ana hemstitched, lie. Sc. Sc. Be Swiss ruffled and bobblaet curtains for less than cost of materials. FVathcr nil. lows, 75c and 50c. Visit the store that has no competition. aicAiien & McDonnell. ,LUNCHE0NM0NDAY. Cream of onion soup. Chicken, terrapin. Sliced veal loaf. Potato croquettes. Parker House rolls. -Egg salad. Cherry pie. Raspberry water Ice. Woman's Exchange. 1S3 Tcath street. EXCURSION JRATES EAST On June 2S, 29 and 38 the Canadian Pa clfic will sell round-trip tickets to East ern points at very low rates. Tickets will be good for stopover privileges, with final limit of 90 days from date of sale. For descriptive matter and full particu lars call on or address F. R. Johnson. F. and P. A. Canadian Pa cine. H2 Third St., Portland, Or. LOW RATES EAST. On June SS. 29 and 3. the Chicago & Northwestern railway will sell tickets to Asbury Park, N. J., at J92.85 for the round trip, with limit of SO days, with liberal Etop-over privileges and choice of routes. For further information call on or address TV. A. Cox, general agent, 153 Third street. You can't holn Uklns; them, thev very email and their action so perfect Only one pill a dose. Carter's Little Liver Pills. Try tncm. 231 MAKEff WASHINGTON ST: OF PORTLAND " MENS OftCeOtf. ' CLOTHES ank Store Portland Grand Array of Sped 1 200 Prs. Women's Shoes - Oxfords Best $3.00 Values for $1.96 Pair Selling Hew smart Footwear for woa at let thao iMgfactgrkg cost Come aad pick thk season's best shoes at a uvkig of oaa-third or aort-Every woman is inter ested I2QO pairs wobm's high and low shoes in patent cok, vici kid, patent tip aad box calf. Light and heavy soles An sixes aad widths All new gp-to-date footwear scflfag regular at $3.00 a pair Yqbt choice Today, Tues day and Wednesday at the d 1 Ql remarkably low price of, pair P I 7 Misses' patent leather and vici kid 3-strap Sandals, all this season's styles- grand values at these prices, sizes 5 to 8, 88 d pair; sizes 9 to 11, $1.08 pair; sizes, 12 to 2, $.18 pair. Men's $5, $6.Shoes $4.54 Pr. 500 pairs of the famous French, Shriner & TJrner Shoes and Oxfords, for Men, in patent leather, vici kid and velour calf; this season's most desirable styles in all sizes and widths ; regular ( j KA $5.00 and $6.00 fdotwear for, pair mOf 400 pairs of Men's "Welted Shoes in high and low cut; tans, kid. velour calf and patent leather, all sizes and widths; regular $3.50 and $4.00 a- values at the low price of, pair. ....... 7J June Bargains in Large and Small Rugs . r - Austrian Oriental Surak Rugs, the finest and 75 Afghanistan and Brussels Rugs, four pat best Austrian Oriental Rug made, beautiful terns, beautiful designs and colorings, size patterns and colorings in great variety, grand 9xl2 feet; every rug in the lot c 1 1 C values and these prices. Take advantage. genuine $25 value ; your choice. $ I -3 D 36x63 inch at this low price, $5.45 each , , . r . . , rrrTc i! 36 high-grade Axmmster Rugs, high-art Onen- 55x79 inch at this low pnee, $10.55 each tel de3igns handsome patterns and colorings; Hall Runners 3 ft. x 9 ft. 10 in. $10.45 ea. every rug regular $40 value ; C'i'l HaH Runners 3 ft. x 8 fx. 3 in. . . $9.35 ea. ur choice at thia lcw Price- $1.25 "Weathered or Golden Oak India Stools, Remnants of Cretonne, Swiss, Silkoline, velour, useful for hall or bedrom; regular qq Tapestry, etc., on sale today at HALF $L25 values, on sale today at: OsfC the exceptionally big saving of PMCE Portland's Leading Cloak and Smt House Evening Costumes Are Low Priced $ 9.85 S12.50 Values.... $15.00 Valnes $10.55 $22.5 0 Values ... $ 1 5.45 $16.00 Values ... $11.85 $25.00 Values ... $ 1 7.65 $18.00 Values $13.25 $30.00 Values ... $ 1 9.85 $55.00 Values $41.25 $75.00 Values... $55.50 Crepe de Chine Evening Gowns, waist made with cluster of tucks, forming yoke, trimmed with silk 'and chiffon me dallions, tucked circular skirt, taffeta silk Cf 1C drop skirt, pink, blue and white, at $rL mOJ Crepe De Chine Evening Gowns, waist trimmed with Val. lace and medallions, skirt boxpleated, trimmed with two inch band of shirring around the bottom; taffeta silk lined; colors are white? pink and blue; A marvelous value for this sale at JvJ High-class Taffeta Silk Suits, waist of tucks giving yoke ef fect, embroidered front, skirt kilt effect; colors are white and lavender; the grandest value ever ClOO offered at this very low price p&&HfJ Evening Gowns of Crepe de Chine, with Point Venise Lace Yoke; skirt has deep flounce tucked in clusters around the bottom; pink, blue, white, gray and C 1 1 S reseda; $40.00 values, for this sale : 1 .O High-Class Silk and Lace Waists At Greatly Reduced Prices Our entire stock of high-grade Waists at special reduc tions this week. Imported French blouses in the Callot and La Favorite styles; taffeta silks, messaline silks, chiffon, lib erty satin, lace and net waists, beautiful styles trimmed in round mesh, Valenciennes, Irish Crochet Laces, Duchess Lace, handmade Bruges, slurring, etc. All sizes $21.00 Values.. $14.45 $36.00 Values $25.50 $37.00 Values $25.50 $40.00 Values $28.75 $45.00 Values $31.65 $90.00 Value $ 64.25 $9.00 Lace Waists $4.45 In the Waist Section, Second Floor, we will offer Today 200 of this season's Lace Waists at less than half their real value. A special purchase troth, a prond neat manufacturer Three styles. Plain net, on-over figured net and small figured effects Vanke lace insertion and medallion trimmed styles for dress and evening wear Every waist silk lined and would find ready sale at SQ.OO porTi Ynar rhrvlr W " J- $4.45 Out-of-town visitors are advised to share ia thk exceptional bargain, knowing they will he delighted wkh their purchase All sizes in the lot Second Floor Mail orders will he promptly filled SALE OF HAND-BAGS Women's fancy aUlgator leather Bass. Vienna han dles, sreen. blue, tan. InslJe pocket anil cola purae; the grade of Hand Bag most stores ask 75c for; A n our sale price Is 9C Lewis and Clark Souvenir burnt leather Hand Bass, in great assortment, un rr usual value at jUC Souvenir burnt leather Hand Baps. . Art and Machinery buildings and views, fitted wlta cola purse and card case; splendid e t i r value at Souvenir burnt leather m Music Holla, each JC BELTS Immense showlnfr of new silk and leather Belts, every new, pretty style will be found here from...aBetfj8 ART DEPARTMENT SPECIALS. 50 dozen Swiss Bureau Scarfs with Bcttenburs edrlns and Insertion Size 18x45 Inch: centerplecea 30x30 inch. Very nandsoma Krv pieces, value JC 9e EACH. 65c and 75c Scarfs and Squares, similar to the above, with open work Bal tenburs corners. Great rt. special value at......-?JC GRXAT VALUES IN MEN'S FURNISHING GOODS 5000 pairs of men's plain black and tan lisle Hose, with Ma co split foot; also black fancy embroidered Hose; all size: best hosiery value ever offered. , , pair .7. He Men's forsi.flttins Underwear, white ground with blue stripes, best quality, all sizes, shirts and drawers, nicely finished. Summer weight, best 31.59 r value, on sale for 1 .UJ J Men's Summer Underwear, Balbriggan. blue striped and cream mesa, broken lots of ic value on sale at . 53C . Men's twilled Muslin Nightshirts, In all sizes. 85e 1 values, for this aala at the verv low arlc of ...D.3C j Men's white hemstitched Handkerchiefs of pure l linen: our best 25c values for.................. C Our Great Weekly Ribbon Safes Coivtiftsr to attract throngs of eager hayacs Today's hedgei k of great kaortac to every wosaa m tow. 2500 yards of fancy Ribbons, extra good quality, pretty designs, best colorings-, suitable for neckwear, Summer dress trimming, etc., j 25c value for, yard 1 OC Fancy Figured Mousseline Satin Rib bons, 7 inches "wide, magnificent de signs and colorings, value ev. $1.00 the yard, for, yard .-KJC 5000 yards of all pure Silk Taffeta and Satin Taffeta Ribbons, in black, white and various colors, 4 inches "wide; regular 25c and 30c value o on sale for, yard .IOC AMSTERDAM SILK GLOVES Just received a large express ship ment of our satisfactory Amsterdam Silk Gloves in new colorings and effects to match the street or evening gown. Double-tipped fingers, complete range of sizes, all grades, at Glove Counters. Unusual Wash Goods Specials New "White Cawns and Dimities, in open work stripes and checks, pretty styles for waists and shirtwaist suits; regular 15c value for the exceptionally low price of, yard JQ "White Piques in plain rib and fancies for waists and shirt- T waist suits, desirable styles ; best 20c quality for, yard Colored Serpolets, new sheer material for Summer dresses; iq large assortment of colors and patterns; best 25c quality 7C Embroidered Dotted Swiss in plain dots, fancy open work cheeks and stripes; large assortment of colors, including white; 5 Q best 50c quality on sale today at, yard OOC Linen Suiting, with embroidered colored dots, ten different colors to choose from ; our best 50c styles; on sale for a few t0 day at the wonderfully low price o yard tO Another Week of Lace Bargains 18-inch Figured Nets in white, cream and ecru, very best $1.00 values on tr o Bale at the low price of, yard.. . .C Venise Allovers, white and ecru, the very best patterns to select from Value wp to $5.00 for SL9& Yard Vafrwsup to $a.00 for S2.9& Yard Point de Paris Laces, 3 to 9 inches wide, great assortment of patterns, Q- values up to 75c the yard, yard..-'"C Point de Paris and Valenciennes Laces, 3 to 5 inches wide, values up to 25c the yard, on sale for, yard. . . I Three- great lots of Corset Cover Em broideries at very tempting prices today. Best value of the season. Values hp to 50c Yard for 25c Yard Vahife gp to o5c Yard for 45c Yard Valuta p to $1 Yard for 55c Yard Great Bargains in Dress Trimmings Wide Fancy Braids, blue, brown, gray and green, also chiffon ap pliques in blue, brown, mode, white and black, splendid styles, values up to $L50 the yard, one sale for, yard.. ..w"C Narrow Black Spangled Bands, on silk net and narrow q fancy braids, all colors, great value, yard C Clean-up of all Persian Trimmings, in bands and separate pat terns, 1 to 2 inches wide, chiffon appliques in sprays and 1Q medallions suitable for fancy collars, etc., at, yard...... Children's Wear Sale Today III the chadran's sactaoa Today wa inaugurate a great MSd-San-mar Ckaraaca Sale of Childrea's Garments of evary defcriptSog ok. TTF'-:!R Matcniess vaults hi cra&arei lor va- ztttZ cation, school and dress wear Hi viVi Everv mother fcavMr a voaar lf V.'f-J- . ;. viimiT aim m ia muc iini m ft ( r .rt ) Children's Buster Brown Suits, made ,LVsiiH;&tt in French ginghams and galateas, HlaB TstW-i-v -Dusier .crown siyies, wim unen coi- Vi'M3 To- rpf tift and hlak belt, all th best colors and combinations, ages 4 to 12 years ; regular $6.00 CP values for 023 Children's Dresses, made in champagne and green poplin; box pleated, Bus ter Brown style, trimmed with em broidered emblem on yoke and sleeve, white linen collar, red tie and black patent leather belt, ages 6 to 12 years; Aft regular $5.00 values at the very low price of Little Girls' Coats, made in white serge, Russian style, handsome ly trimmed with silk braid; also pongee coats paade with large collar, venise lace trimmed and hue and red piping; Afc ages 2 to 6 years; $5.50 values at this low price "J Chfldreii'B Reefers, made in light gray tweeds and homespuns, also tan. covert materials, Norfolk and Peter Thompson styles, very fine tailored garments; ages 6 to 12 years; $11.00 and $11.50 values at this very low price Children's "White Dresses, made in fine French pique, Russian style, trimmed with large circular collar, edged with insertion and embroidery ruffle also white figured brilliantines trimmed with white pique detachable collar, shield and belt; fr r m regular $8.00 and $8.50 values for 03 Children's Reefer Coats, made in blue and brown cheviots and tan coverts, trimmed in silk braid and gilt buttons, pleated "back with strap; also Peter Thompson styles with C sailor collar; ages 4: to 12 years ; $8.50 and $9 vals for J MISSES' WHITE LINEN SUITS Misies' white and tan Linen Suits, "Peter Thompson" styles very stylish, well made throughout, ages 14, 16, 18 q qr years; regular $15.00 values for this sale at As IgJlJI"..