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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.
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