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8 THE MORNING OREGONIAN, FRIDAY. TMARCII 8, 1907. COUNSEL 'S CLOSE DEFENSE Notify Jerome Have no More Evidence, to His Great Surprise. JEROME TO LET JURY- ACT nue by a team and wagon. Mrs. Thaw was taken to a hospital and !s in an ex tremely serious condition. After the oc currence there was great excitement among the people who had witnessed It. They believed that the accident could have been avoided by the driver, and his attempt to escape incensed them more. There was much talk of a lynching, but there has been no move In that direction thus far. " Prosecutor Expect to Close Argu ment Xest Friday Rldicnles Brain Storm as Excuse for Homicide. N'W YORK, March 7. There was an other quick turn of the cards in the trial of Harry K. Thaw late today, when the defense announced that it had concluded to rest Its case. It was nearly 6 o'clock when Delphin M. Delmas. chief of the Thaw counsel, railed District Attorney Jerome on the telephone and made the announcement. The District Attorney was perhaps the most surprised man in New York, for it liad been understood the Thaw attorneys would call one or two alienists Friday morning. Court will assemble tomorrow as plan ned, but what will be done is a question much discussed tonight. Mr. Pelmas will make the simple announcement: " The defense rests." .It will then be the duty of the District Attorney to take up the rebuttal, but It was generally rumored tonight that after a brief session adjournment will be asked and granted until Monday morning, when Mr. Jerome may mature his plans. Jerome May Ask More Time. The sudden decision of the defense came after a conference of Thaw's law yers In Sir. Delmaa' office late today. It is understood that Daniel O'Reilly and Mr. Gleason were with ' Mr. Delmas dur ing the discussion as to the best course to pursue. When the agreement was reached, Mr. Delmas Immediately noti fied the District Attorney. Henry Clay McPike. associated with Mr. Delmas, later called at Mr. Jerome's office, and, it is believed, handed the District Attor ney a letter. It is known Mr. Delmas is busily at work on a hypothetical ques tion which will be propounded to the experts for the state. Mr. Jerome's move in the morning is awaited with interest There are numer ous witnesses that could be called In re buttal, including alienists for the state who have been in court every day since the trial opened, studying Thaw. How ard Nesbit. a brother of Mrs. Thaw, May McKenzie and others have been on call dally and may be summoned Friday morning- The general supposition is, however, that adjournment will be taken. Mrs. Harry Thaw visited her. husband early today and remained a long while. She seemed bright and cheerful. Mrs. William Thaw and her daughters, the Countess of Tarmouth" and Mrs. Carne gie, also visited Thaw. Mr, O'Reilly, of Thaw's counsel, tonight gave out a letter which he said had been received by Thaw last month and Mr. Thaw himself desired published. Thaw, however, refused to permit the name of the writer to be made known. The letter follows: Says Thaw Had Good Associates. February 9. X90T. Bear Sir: It is wrong that nothing is done to counteract the impression that H. K. Thaw baa lived apart from srood associ ations except at his home In Pittsburg. I hesitated In sending this Information, as his lawyers should dispel this bad Impression. Instead, they seem to pay attention to noth ing beyond his right in the trial. Harry K. Thaw has not only learned friends and scientific friends, but also others of the most conservative society. When last his mother was abroad he gave dinners for her at which she met all the best elements of society in town. Including the Prime Minister, the grand master of the court and their wives and the head of the heat old Roman families. In Paris and London and other places he made her visit SRreeable In the same manner. Mrs. Wit llara Thaw would seldom leave her home and her philanthropic Interests In Pitts burg, but I know of one occasion when she was present at a large dinner where the ether xuests were well-known ew xoraers. Including (In the letter he gives the names of prominent men and women of New York). 1 think (mentioning the names of other men and women equally prominent with the others) were among the guests. Tke knowledge that Mr. Thaw had been but an irresponsible person before his ter rible misfortune, that may have at last deprived him of reason temporarily, I hope from the good reports In the daily papers can have no effect prejudicial to his inter ests. I am sure, but may create some sym pathy for the young man for whom I have always felt a sincere regara. Very faithfully, AN OUD FRIEND OF MR. THAW S. p. g. I believe 'this dinner was In the Waldorfs private rooms, about 1900. Defense Changes Its rolicy. The plans for the defense in regard to what Mrs. William Thaw, the white lialred mother of the defendant, would testify to were changed. It had been announced that she would testify as to insanity In her family, but Mr. Delmas would not allow her to do so even after slie asked in open court to be allowed to. This was probably due to the fact that the defense does not desire to pile up any more evidence of the taint of insanity In Thaw's blood. Mrs. Thaw's testi mony as to the mental condition of her brother and other members of her fam ily could do nothing but tend to show that the taint in the blood is one that would perhaps be permanent. The defense goes on the theory that Thaw was Insane from early In 1903 un til after Juno 25. 1903, but that after White, the man whom he believed to be responsible for all his trouble, was dead. his mind rapidly became normal. "So far as we women are concerned, we consider the worst over." said Mrs. Kvelyn Thaw today, "We are all greatly relieved that Harry'a mother's testimony has been given. The suspense of waiting lo be called bore very heavily upon her. aud all of us are happy to know It is over." WILL TAKE CASE TO THE J CRY Jerome Expects to Finish Next Week. Sarcastic About Brain-Storms. NEW YORK. March 7. The decision of Harry K. Thaw's lawyers to close their case tomorrow without calling any more witnesses surprised no one more than it did District Attorney Jerome. The Dis trict Attorney, expecting that the session tomorrow would be devoted to the exam ination of more experts, devoted a good part of today to preparing for them. When, late in the afternoon, he received word that the defense had decided to rest the case, he was more or less puzzled. "I will not be able to tell what action I will take tomorrow." he said, "until I hear in open court the words which as sure me that the case of the defense has been finished. I am told now that their plan is to close their case as It stands. but their plans have been changed so many times since the trial began that I will not be sure of anything until I hear the statement in open court." "In case the defense does rest tomor row, how long will the case last?" he was asked. It seems to me that the evidence should all be in by Wednesday." he re plied. "Then by giving the defense one day for the closing address and allowing me the same amount of time, the case should go to the jury some time on Fri day of next week." 'Will you go to the jury with the case. or will you ask for a commission in lunacy?" "On the evidence as it now stands, I will certainly go to the jury." replied the District Attorney. "If there is nothing between society and any one who wishes to attack it but a "brain-storm." we had better go back to the days of the frontier and every man. take out the pistol per mit." Thaw's Cousin Hun Over by Wagon. CHICAGO. March 7.-A dispatch to the Record-Herald from Hot Springs. Ark., ays: Mrs. R. 11. Thaw, of Sistervllle. Va., second cousin of Harry Kendall Thaw, was run oer last night on central ave- Wagncr Will Testify Today. BINGHAM TON, N. Y.. March 1- Dr. Charles G. Wagner returned here today and announced that he will be recalled to the stand in the Thaw cas tomor row or next day. BULLA CLAIMS VICTORY DRIVES XICARAGUAKS FROM TOWN IX HONDVRAS. Sends Triumphant Message, but Nicaragua Says Revolutionists Overrun His Republic. SAN SALVADOR, Republic of Salva dor, M?rch 7. The Associated Press has received a message from General Manuel Bonllla, President of Honduras, from Choluteca. a strongly fortified town 68 miles south of Tegucigalpa, as follows: "One of the Honduran scouting parties attacked the enemy Wednesday at Nay masquito, in Honduras, close to the Nica raguan frontier. The Honduran troops occupied three advanced positions and compelled the enemy io abandon the town. The anemy was then repulsed from the heights, suffering heavy losses and 'prov ing an easy target for our artillery. "The enemy is now -disbanding by the hundreds. We succeeded in capturing a number of rifles and a quantity of ammu nition. The battle lasted five hours." UNITE TO CRUSH NICARAGUA America and Mexico Expect General ' War Among Republics. WASHINGTON, March 7 Mexico, and the United States are using their kindly offices in an attempt to effect a settle ment of the trouble which threatens to involve all five of the Central American Republics In war. - Mr. Creel, the Mexi can Ambassador, had a long conference with Secretary Root today and Mr. Corea, the Nicaraguan Minister, and Mr. Calvo, the Costa Rican Minister, also called at the State Department, but there were no late advices and none would even comment upon the situation today. The impression is general in diplomatic circles that Salvador. Guatemala and Costa Rica are about to throw their sup port to Honduras In an attempt to crush Nicaragua and to humble President Zelaya. It can be stated positively that there is no thought of intervention upon the part of the United States and Mexico is believed unwilling to intervene. Salvador Banquets Naval Officers. SAN SALVADOR, March 7. Com mander Robert M. Doyle and a number of the officers of the United . States cruiser Chicago arrived here yesterday by train xrom Acajutla. Ttiey called upon President Eigueroa and tonight a ban quet and concert was given in their honor. American Move to Mediate. ' GUATEMALA CITY, March 7. The American Charge d' Affaires has gone to Honduras, where he will attempt to set tle the differences with Nicaragua. AVENGE SLIGHT TO DEAD Russian Soldiers Attack Spectators of Officer's Funeral. LODZ. March ".During the funeral this afternoon of Captain Chorkasskij, who was murdered here two davs ago. the officers and privates escorting the hearse took It upon themselves to attack with swords a number of people on the street who did not remove their hats as the hearse went by. Many persons were wounded. HOPE OF PEACE FOR RUSSIA Czar's Welcome to Golovin and Am nesty Movement Good Sign. ST. PETERSBURG, March 7. The cordial manner in which President Golovin, of the Lower House, was re ceived by Emperor Nicholas yesterday, the self-restraint shown by all parties, and, above all, the decision of the Con servatives to support the petition for the granting of amnesty to all political prisoners, except bombthrowers, con firms the Impression that the new Par liament will make a far better record than its predecessor. According to club gossip, however, a good understanding between the crown and the lower house is threatened by several indiscretions on the part of M. Golovin, who is quoted as criticizing the political Intelligence displayed by the Emperor and the Empress' ignor ance of Russian parties aa shown by her question whether he (Golovin) was a member of the Right party, remarks which are sure to reach the Emperor in exaggerated form. Opr. Glasses $5.25 A very special value in high grade Opera Glasses, well mounted and fitted with good lenses. The regular price is $7.50 the pair. Special today. Opera Glasses, regularly worth $11.00 to $13.00. for La Valliere Chains, just what you want for the opera. Special prices today. t$5.25 ularlv worth $7.49 Mail Orders From This Advertisement Carefully Filled Special Attention to Custom Shade and Drapery Work O. V. & K. Sewing Machines at Half Agents' Prices ShoppgBags $5. 00 A special one-day sale of a lot of especially, good Shopping Bags that have gotten down to odd lots ; made of walrus, morocco and seal; fitted with coin purse and card case; reg ular values from $8.00 to $12.00 each. Spe- ff cial today pJ.UU Dolly Varden Silk Opera Bags, very pretty stvles and quali ties, that sell tJ Special today ... . P 1 20 1st Friday Economy Sale Really a remarkable round-up of rare, rich, reliable bargains. Read well this announcement. Note carefully how many savings there are that you'll not see equaled in any other ad for Friday. Bear in mind the quality of merchandise this store stands for, and then you are ready to come here and be convinced by the sterling worth of the merchandise offered, that this is the store that gives best of all Friday bargains. Men's $2 $1.19 Very special value for today only. Come with attached cuffs, in good patterns; made to sell for $2.00 each. Special 01 1Q today pl..4.7 Men's Muslin Night Shirts; good length and full cut; nicely trimmed; regular 75c garments; selling today for, :' AT r each C Men's Merino Underwear, super weight; natural gray; shirts are nicely finished and have pearl buttons; drawers are well made; a splendid value at 75c the garment. Special for one CC. day MEN'S HANDKERCHIEFS, pure linen, with hemstitched edge; come in plain white and a good quality of linen; regular 1 20c value. Special. 11 AC Ten Thousand Yards Rus s ia Crash at 7V2c Now you housewives that appreciate a bargain, come hurrying down early, for this grand special. Lots of it, but don't wait too long, for, re member, there'll be plenty that will buy 20 to 50 yards at a time. It's PURE LINEN; that's all you need to know; and for Friday's selling we offer this immense lot of it, to all who come, the best linen special for months, , for one day, .the yd 7ic Silk Petticoats Only $6.25 These come in colors only; the best Petticoat bargain you've bad a chance at in many a day. Plenty of them to last through a very busy day's selling. No one should be disappointed, but it's best to come early. Made of a prime grade of taffeta silk, with a 13-inch flounce; headed with 3-inch accordion pleating and four gathered ruffles ; silk dust ruffle ; colors are Alice, navy, and royal blue, brown, gray and heliotrope; regular price is $8.50, and they are good value at that; today .V New Arrivals in Smart Morning Gowns, of Wash Materials, Come in One and Two-Piece Garments Smallwares Savings Writing Paper, Irish linen, in cabinet box, 50 sheets of paper and 50 en velopes to match; regular fg 35c value. Special today. .. "C Hair Brushes, French bris- QO ties, regular $1.50 values... 70C Large Size Chamois, 98c val...60 60c Russia Rubber Sponges 39 35c Complexion Brushes 25J Hand or Nail Brushes, special. . . .3 White Waxed Paper, for wrapping lunches, etc., 24 sheets A for C "Pit," the popular game, sp'cl..30 Shell Side Comb Sets, rhine- fQg stone settings, 85c value.... V Shell Hairpins, 20c value; doz..l2 Needle' Cases, fancy leatherette, as sortment of needles, 15c 1 fin value : 17 Dress Shields, detachable, white nain sook, size 3, 77f 25c value Art Department Stamped and Tinted Cushion Tops, in great variety of designs, floral or conventional patterns, backs to match. Regular prices from 35c to 65c; special for today only, JQr choice Baby Bonnets Children's Bonnets, of bengaline silk, in white or navy blue, full front, back trimmed, chiffon shirring and fur heads. Reg. prices (f TQ from $2.75 to $3 Sp 'cl . V $1.25 Dress Goods 89 Cents Thousands of yards of the finest dol-lar-and-a-quarter goods that were ever manufactured; right at the time when you are planning your Spring suit, this sale must be in deed welcome. Big window on 5th street shows you part of the pat terns. The materials are voiles, panamas, voile panamas, mohairs, etc., in the most desirable patterns, light and medium shades, stripes, checks and plaids. fZQn Two days Hourly Shoe Sales Again ! FROM 8 TO 9 A. M. WOMEN'S JULIETS, in fine kid leather, several styles, splendid for house wear. Come with soft kid or patent tips, flexible turn soles and made with or without rubber 'heels. Reg. vals. to 1 O A $1.69 Sd'1 JL.T FROM 9 TO 10 A. M. WOMEN'S SLIPPERS, plain or patent leather, come with medium or high French heels, in either strap or ribbon bow effects; tf f f C Worth up to $3.50 pair one hour. fl.if O FROM 10 TO 11 A. M. WOMEN'S SHOES AND OXFORDS Come in several styles, button or lace; leathers are plain or patent kid or calf, black or tan; have - heavy or light soles, and worth An 1 Q to $5 the pair for one hour ifiJ.Jtis FROM 11 TO 12 A. M. MEN'S SHOES AND OXFORDS Many styles, in patent leather, fine calf and kid leathers; come in either black or tan. The regular val ues run to $6.00 the pair special for one hour. $3.89 FROM 12 TO 1 P. M. MEN'S HIGH-CUT SHOES, for heavy wear; come in tan or black and have heavy soles that run through to the heel. These 4 A A Q are regular $6 values one hour. . P'.r7 FROM 1 TO 2 P. M, MEN'S SHOES AND OX FORDS, in tan, patent or plain leathers button or lace styles. Many of our best makes are included in this lot. Reg. values f Q f Q to $4 one hour. FROM 2 TO 3 P. M. WOMEN'S SHOES, very best grades, in regular or Oxfords ; come . in tan - or plain kid, calf or patent leather. Re Jmlar values run up to $6 the pair,' O OQ SDecial. on hour O O 7 FROM 3 TO 4 P. M. WOMEN'S SHOES Very dressy shoes," with French heel and light hand-turned soles; come in plain or patent kid leather, and they are shoes that sell regularly up to fO QJ? $5.00 one hour.... p.i70 FROM 4 TO 5 P. M. CHILDREN'S SHOES, of, rather, for young ladies and children; several styles; specially priced for one hour, like this: YOUNCr WOMEN'S SHOES, sizes 2V2 to 6, worth $3.00 the pair, MISSES' "SHOES," "sizes' 11 to2," " 0 1 'JQ worth to $2.50 one hour, Special. P ' CHILDREN'S SHOES, sizes 812-11, C1 ?Q worth to $2 the pair, for pl..iJZr CHILDREN'S SHOES, sizes 5 to 8, f OQ worth to $1.75 the pair, for P FROM 5 TO 6 P. M. BOYS' SHOES, in kid or box calf, several styles, priced like this: Boys' sizes 2y2 to 5i2, worth $2.50, for $1.79; youths', sizes 1 to 2, $2.00 values, $1.59; little gents', sizes 9 to 13y2, $1.75 val- 01 OQ ues one hour.... p A J Zf House fu rn ishings $1.00 Black Satin Stove Polish, non-explosive and unburnable. It sells OS) reg. for 25c Sp'cl at......tC White Enameled Sauce Pans and Covers, 7-quart size, sell regularly at $1.50 Special for today Gas Lighters, Special, each 8 Gas Tapers, Special, box 2 Heavy Roast Pans, size 10x16 j g in., reg. 20c value, for liJC Crumb Pans, with Brush, regularly sold at 40c the set, . 0 0' Special today Tin Colanders, 15c 'value ...... .10 Stove Brushes, extra quality, O O reg. worth 30c, Special Toilet Brushes, with long han- 91 dies, worth 40c ea., Sp'cl -lC Tin Pie Plates, each, Special. ...'..3 Silk 94c Yd. This special comes just in time to help you save on the silks for your Spring shirtwaists and shirtwaist suits; 27-inch Fancy Louisines, that cut to good advantage; beautiful color combinations. Sell regularly at $1.25 the yard Special, two days, yard. 94c Sample Underwear Half Regular Price Today will be about the last day of the sale, for the lots, large as they are, cannot withstand the furious selling that has been the rule since Wednesday morning." Hundreds of enthusiastic custom ers pronounce this the best underwear sale they have ever attended.x There's underwear of all kinds, light or medium weight, two-piece garments or union suits, suits of fine cotton or finest silk ; also sheer gauze and prime lisle. Underwear for women or children; all sizes and all sorts. Some .of the most prettily trimmed underwear you've ever seen, or perfectly plain. Bought at half the regular prices, because they are samples, we pass the bargain right on to you, W W If and give you unrestricted choice of any garment you select, for only half the regular I i f retail price . : Neckwear 39c Encoring the sale of last Friday, and adding many new pieces to keep up the assortment and your' interest. Dozens upon dozens of pieces, and many pretty styles ; made of all sorts of materials; peau de soie, taffeta or chiffon, medallion iront effect, lace tab front, fancy tab fronts, button trimmed; some are trimmed with steel beads, some with plaid piping. Regularly worth from 50c to 75c Special, on today O&C FINDS WHOLE FMUIILY DEAD NORTH DAKOTA FARMER RE TURNS TO DESOLATE HOME. expired. The other members of the Board are H. G. Meyer, of tills city, and B. R. Wallace, of Astoria. Wife and Four Children Frozen to Death After Burning All Furni ture During Blizzard. CHIPPEWA FALLS. Wis., March 7. According to word received here today from Ole Overby, his wife and four children were frozen to death at their home In Ward County. North Dakota, during the recent cold spell. Overby writes that he had been away from home for several weeks anfl that upon his return home he found his entire family dead. Their home was 15 miles from the nearest neighbor. The family ran out of fuel and the women had burned all the furniture and everything else available. I.eabo on Barber Board. SALEM. Or.. March 7. (Special.) Gov ernor Chamberlain today appointed T. M. Leabo, of Portland, a member of the State . Board of Barber Examiners, to succeed William Wanner, whose term has BLOCK NEW COPPER TRUST Michigan Legislature Forbids Con solidation of Companies. LANSING, Mich., March 7. The Ben ate this afternoon voted to recall the bill passed yesterday preventing the consolidation of the Calumet & Hec la, Allouez, Centennial and Osceola Minlnsr Companies. The House, how- Catarrlets Believe Nasal Catarrh, allay inflamma tion, Bootiie ana heal the mncone mem brane, sweeten and purify the breath. Best earele for Sore Throat. 50c. or Made $1. Druggists or mail.- Dyspeplets Give instant, -ralinf in Rnnr mah Heartburn, Naneea, all discomforts of indigestion and dyspepsia. Pleasant and economical. Medium size, 25c.; Large, $1; Pocket, handsome aluminum bonbonniere, 10c. Druggists or mail. C. I. HOOD CO.. Lowell, Mass. X l HOOD I sCood ever, refused to permit It, and passed the bill under suspension of rules. Gov ernor Warner, before signing it, will give a delegation ' from Calumet an opportunity to be heard in opposition at Detroit Saturday. SESSION OPENS WITH POMP Eleventh Parliament of British Co lumbia Now in Session. VICTORIA. B. C, March 7. With the usual pomp and circumstance, the eleventh Parliament of British Columbia was opened this afternoon by Lieutenant Governor James Dunsmulr, and Imme diately proceeded to business. D. M. Bberts, member for Saanlch, was elected Speaker. The public accounts were brought down, showing a substantial sur plus. The King's speech, read by the Lieutenant-Governor, announced that the question of British Columbia's request for "better terms." upon which the re cent elections were largely carried for, the Governor by Premier McBrlde, would be again taken up with the federal gov ernment. A sufficient portion of the pro vincial crown lands will be set aside to provide for the establishment and main tenance of a British Columbia university. The rights of the province in Indian re serve and the resumption of control by the province of lands not required for the Indians will be taken up. Title to valuable areas of coal and oil lands in Southeast Kootenai have been the sub ject of much legislation and will be set tled by an act introduced by the govern ment On, Monday a bill will be intro duced amending the assessment act re ducing the taxes on real and personal property from 1 to three-flfths of 1 per cent. A point is given in the King's speech that other agencies beside the Sal vation Army will be used to Induce immi gration to British Columbia. British Collier Burned at Sea. BREST. France, March 7. The British steamer Columbia, of 3912 tons, owned in Cardiff, bound for St Nazaire loaded with coal, caught Tire on the high seas. The crew of the steamer was saved. IS MINUTES TO ROSE CITY" RVFOC J fit- See Sunday's Oregonian. m I SHIRT exceptionally good value at M 1 $-5& nd more. , 1 CLUETT. PEABODY 4 CO., UUM OF ANflOW ootxw X SUPERIOR DRESS SHIRT In appearance and fit the equal of the production of the custom shop. The miinjfinirmtmnsiiiirnitirmi rrr rrirrrri rtt mi t 1 1 ii ti ! mi Fit ; Uh t tha Full lam ways Remember ma Full j sxal've fromo Que reS aOaM in One Day, Crfou 2 uoina Days on every bos. 2Sa
