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THE MORNING OREGOXJAN. SATURDAY, JANUARY 4. 190S. FINDS HARDEN 15 GUILTY OF LIBEL press is acquainted with the facts and thereby relieved from the necessity of enacting: any legislation looking to the exclusion of Japanese immigration. As a whole the attempts in that direction al ready have been made by the Coast rep resentatives and. if the President is able to convince Congress that Japan is in good faith endeavoring to do by internal regulation what it is proposed to do here by statutory law, namely, stop the in flux of Japanese coolies, he will not find it necessary, to veto any such lesislation. Jourt Sends Famous Editor to Prison for Attacks on Von Moltke. CHARGES ALL DISPROVED Story of Illicit Relations Sprang From Bismarcks Angry Words and Mrs. Von Klbc"s Hysterics. Hardcn's Speech in Defense. BERLIN. Jan. 3. The notorious Har ' den-Von Moltke libel trial came to an end this evening, when the accused editor of Die Zukunft was sentenced to four months' imprisonment and to pay the entire costs of both the present and the former trial. When tlie court reassembled at a quarter before 6 this evening the scene was impressive. The five judges constituting the penal bench took their seats, with the President of the Court Jn the center. The only lawyers pres ent were the attorneys for the state and the attorneys for the prosecution and the defense. Maximilian -Harden and Count von Moltke sat on opposite sides of the courtroom, which was crowded to its fullest capacity. Intent to Degrade Von Moltke. The President of the Court at once delivered his judgment. Ieep silence prevailed, and he spoke in a sonorous voice, straight at the accused man. The President said that in spite of the prisoner's assertion that the Insinua tions contained in the articles which appeared in Die Zukunft referred mere ly to the scientific and artistic doings of Count von Moltke and Prince Philip iu Bulenburg, and that they had noth ing whatever to do with immoral or unnatural practices, it was evTdent that. If this was the meaning It was intended to convey, the articles were senseless and purposeless. There was no doubt, the President of the Court declared, that Harden had meant to Imply that Count Kuno von Moltke was possessed of unnatural Inclinations, while his reference to (he Intercourse between Count von Moltke and Prince ku Kulenburg certainly left the lmpres Hion that illicit relations existed. The Intention of the prisoner was to de Krade Count von Moltke and Prince zu Kulenburg in the eyes of the public. Charges All Unfounded. The proceedings had proved that all the charges made by Harden were sb-, solutely without foundation. Both the Count and the Prince were men of artistic tastes, whose friendship, dat ing from their youth, had grown stronger with the passing of the years. Harden had founded his charges pri marily on statements which ho assert ed had been made by the late Prince von Bismarck, who, if he really did say these things, had done so In a moment of anger against certain men. Then Harden had received communica tions from Mrs. von Elbe, the divorced wife of Count von Moltke, a hysterical woman, who was embittered against the man to whom she had been unhap pily married, while the asset lions made by Dr. Schweninger, who was at one time physician to Prince von Bismarck, were undoubtedly biased. Xo Attempt to Obtain Proof. Harden, the president went on, had never attempted to obtain proofs against men occupying such prominent positions. Had these proofs been in ex istence, they could have easily been had. No serious-minded writer should dare, for a political object, to- attempt to injure the honor of others. All the charges had been utterly disproved during the trial, and Harden could have disproved his charges himself be fore publishing his articles. Even the notorious incident when Von Moltke was seen kissing a hand kerchief belonging to Zu Eulenburg had been shown to be perfectly harm less and the allegation that Von Moltke used cosmetics had been effectually disposed of. "Count von Moltke." said the presi dent of the rourt. in conclusion, "leaves this court with his name and his honor untarnished, and nothing whatever has been proved against Prince Philip zu Eulenberg. No fine would suffi- iently punish Harden for his offense, and I must therefore sentence him to impriKonnient, but, in consideration of the health of the accused, I will send liini to prison for only four months." It is understood that Harden has en tered an appeal. Harden in Own Defense. At the morning session of the court Harden was heard at icngth in his own defense. His speech was most elo quent, but the general impression was that he had not made out a good case for himself. Ills first Impressions con cerning Prince zu Eulenberg and the persons attached to the Prince's interest- at court had been gained, he Haiti, from the late Prince von Bis marck and members of his household. These Impressions had been supple mented by conversations with Mrs. von Kit", the divorced wife of Count von Moltke: Professor Schweninger, who was Bismarck's physician, and others. Harden said he assumed full responsi bility for what he had written, but not for the Interpretations given by sther people to his articles. He had refrained from publishing things he had heard against Von Moltke until von Moltke reached a position in the entourage of the Emperor where his influence might be injurious to he fatherland. Then he endeavored to re move this bad Influence. Said he: "1 never meant to libel the Count. If. however, this tribunal considers I should be punished. I am prepared to undergo Imprisonment, but it will be with tlie conviction that I do not de serve It." HEAD OFF EXCLUSION LAW Hooscvelt Hopes Japan's Action Will .Make Them Unnecessary. WASHINGTON. Jan. 3. Further infor mation relative to the contents of the communication from Ambassador ' O'Brien, dealing with the Japanese reply on the Immigration question, was refused at the State Department today. This is the Invariable rule in cases where nego tiations are still In progress, and the In ference Is that Mr. O'Brien regards the Japanese answer as evincing a satisfac tory disposition toward the American de sires, but that the reply is not conclu sive. It is expected that the Japanese Gov ernment will in some formal manner reg ister its purpose of preventing the fur ther migration of coolies to the United States and, when the assurance on this point has taken satisfactory form, the Administration will see to it that Con- XEXT TWO MONTHS CRITICAL i Europe Watching Situation With i Great Interest. BERLIN. Jan. 3. The next two months are regarded by the German Foreign Of fice and the Admiralty as constituting a critical period in the relations between the United States and Japan. If they pass without witnessing a break in the relations, high government officials are convinced that the United States and Japan will then enter upon an easier and safer basis of agreement. The development of the American-Japanese situation is being studied here day by day because from it may issue events which might change the present inter national balance and deeply affect Europe as well as America. The Marine Bund schau, the principal naval magazine of Germany, says In its January number: "If war does not come between Japan and the United- States, the Union may thank the preponderance of its fleet for the maintenance of peace. This fleet al ready Is sufficiently strong to restrain Japan from the hazard of war." In conclusion the magazine says the threatened conflict may now be entirely averted as a result of the transfer of the fleet and other defensive measures in the Pacific. JAPANESE WAR NOT LIKELY Sir Charles Dilke Says Neither Side Would Desire It. LONDON, Jan., 3. Sir Charles Dilke, M. P.. in an interview today on "The World's Policies in 1908." expressed the opinion that there will not be a war between the United States and Japan. "Why should there be?" asked Sir Charles. "You cannot have war un less one side wants it. What possibly could be gained by war? Japan is supposed to covet the Philippines, but she has not yet digested the slice of Manchuria that the Russo-Japanese War gave her, nor has she even .'it tied Formosa. Does she not know that even if she did defeat the American fleet, her triumph would not be for ever, since the United States would build a new fleet and Japan's expendi ture in blood and treasure might be for nothing?" Referring to the crutse or the battle ship fleet to the Pacific, Sir Charles says this is a demonstration of the power of the American Navy, and like ly to enhance its prestige. The only black spot In the foreign outlook. Sir Charles holds, is in South America, and this on account of unsettled frontiers of Uruguay and Paraguay. JAPANESE ARE NOT ALARMED View Voyage of Fleet Optimistically, Says Baron Kurlno. PARIS, Jan. 3. Baron Kurino, the Japanese Ambassador to France, today gave out a statement declaring that the Japanese government has too much confidence In the pacific policy of President Roosevelt to take any stock in the bellicose intentions attributed to the Government at Washington by the sensational press. "We interpret the American battle ship fleet's cruise, which has created such a stir," the Baron continued, "more as manifestation in favor of a larger navy by demonstrating the ne cessity of reinforcements In Pacific waters." Nothing, he said, justified the so called warlike preparations and the pronounced talk that Japan was covet ing the Philippine Islands was a fable. Continuing, tlie Baron said the ques tion of Japanese pupils in the schools In San Francisco had practically set tled itself and that he could see no cause for a conflict. He predicts that three months will justify his optimism. JAPAN WILLING TO RESTRICT ' But Would Regard Exclusion Law as Offensive. SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 3. Viscount Aokl, the retiring ambassador of Japan to the United States, who is on his way to the Orient, arrived here tonight. He was met by a number of prominent Jap anese consular officials and citizens. In an interview he reiterated that he is not returning to Japan because recalled, but on account of the desire of his govern ment to consult with him on matters of importance concerning Japanese emigra tion and the welfare of his countrymen in America. He said that Japan was willing to re strict the emigration of her subjects, but would consider as an offensive action any attempt on the part of the United States to exclude Japanese from America .or American insular possessions. Anxious About Japanese. PARIS. Jan. 3. The Patrie in its is sue this morning asks, in big head lines: "Where is the Japanese fleet?" and publishes an alarmist story based on reports that it has been seen cruis ing off Hawaiii Rumor Is Denied. HONOLULU, Jan. 3. No Japanese fleet has been seen off Hawaii. SHOT BY SUICIDE PACT Chicago Floorwalker and Woman Found Dying Together. CHICAGO. Jan. 3. Charles G. Brockett, 3S years old. employed as a floorwalker in a State-street store, and Mrs. Ruby Plshzaks, wife of a state banker, were found unconscious from bullet wounds in Grant Park In front of the Auditorium Annex tonight. Notes found In Brockett's ' clothing showed that the shooting was in pursuance of a suicide pact. Brockett died a few minutes after being taken to a hospital. Mrs. Pishzak was shot above the, heart and Is in a critical condition. At Mrs. Pisiizak's home the police found a note addressed to her father. "John Furnas, Brownville, Neb. Brockett came to Chicago from San Francisco a few months ago. He has a brother in that city. Northwestern People In New York. NEW YORK. Jan. 3. (Special.) North western people registered at New York hotels today as follows: From Portland W. W. C. Wilneurt. at the Woodstock: H. Moore, at the Hotel Astor: A. F. Robert, I. B. Phillips. H. H. Wilson, at the Navarre. From Baker City, Or. C. L. Bamberger, at the Imperial. From Spokane G. E. Cole, at the Park Avenue; A. H. HofTman, at the Imperial. From Seattle Mrs. B. McDougall, at the Imperial: EL E. Alles, at the Wolcott; S. W. Hanford. at the Marlborough: H. G. Stone, a M. Stone, at the Herald Square: J. Lawn and wife. W. J. Foster, at the Grand Union; M. Nielson, H. Sigsgaard. at the Continental. Some DniRiilorrs Copy Oar Spe cial Sales,, but Remember Lipman - Wolfe's "OWL" DRUGSTORE Sella ALL. Standard Remedies aid Toilet Article at CUT PRICES at ALL Times. . Established 1850-FIFTY-SEVEN YEARS IN BUSINESS-Established 1850 Dpman, KfeWefrgo. Good Merchandise Only Quality Con jid tired, Our Prices Are Alwy the Lowest THE VICTOR Talking Machine, $1 Down, ?1 a Week A Theater In Yonr Home The Sin e r and Players of the World at Your Command. Fifty - Seventh Annual January Clearance Sale Wash Goods XA Short lengths of White Nainsook, In dia Linons, Persian Lawn, Flannel ette, Outing Flannel, Dimities, Dotted Swiss and White Jacquard Waistings all go on sale today at exactly half price, - Be early for best selections. Entire Stock Muslin Underwear Reduced Lipman-Wolfe's January Sale is famous for its supremacy in Muslin Underwear sell ing. Months ago we harvested extra thousands of snowy garments at the 25 per cent lower prices then prevailing, whose uniform excellence of fabric, style and workman ship, is noticeable in every grade, and whose upwards of a thousand charming models are, particularly in the higher classes, revelations of grace and beauty. ALL THESE PRICES ARE REDUCED. Gowns, 59c, 79c, 85c, to $14.40 Chemise, 49c, 59c, 85c, to $11.25 Drawers, 25c, 42c, 59c, to .$11.25 $1.75 fine Nainsook Corset Covers. $1.18 $2.25 Cambric Walking Skirts. . . .$1.48 $2.25 Nainsook Gowns, reduced. .$1.48 $1.50 Nainsook Gowns, reduced. .$1.10 Italian Silk Vests. . . . . .$2.55 to $6.40 French Skirts, reduced . . .$2.90 to $30 French Corset Covers. .$1.29 to $8.10 Skirts, $1.10, $1.19, $1.45, to $30.00 Corset Covers, 22c, 29c, 42c, 59c, 79c, $1.10, to $8.10 $1.35 Nainsook Corset Covers, at...89 75c Cambric Drawers, extra value. . .48 $1.25 Cambric Drawers, extra value. 85 French Chemise red. to $1.19 $11.25 French Drawers red. to $1.29 $10.75 French Gowns red. to $4.00 $14.35 Clearance Sales of Suits, Coats, Waists, Skirts, Petticoats, Millinery, Furs, Neckwear, Veilings Reg. 35c Hose Supporters. 19c Reg. 75c Hose Supporters. 48c Military straight front, 4-strap, pad supporters, good 1 Q strong elastic and belt; regular 35c values ?.. A C Fine Military Pad Supporters, prettily designed pad with Q strong elastic web and good clasps; 75c values. T'Ot 75c shirred pin-on Side Supporters, pretty and service- AQ able; 75c values lOC 50c Silk Hose Supporters, pin-on, shirred edge elastic, 09 good strong clasps, assorted colors; 50c values JJS 35c Postal Card Albums, 18c 35c Postal Card Albums, hold 160 cards, sale 18J 50c Postal Card Albums, assorted covers, 200 cards 23 ( 75c Postal Cards, hold 150 to 200 cards.. 48 $1.00 Albums, hold 200 to 250 cards, for 58 Clearance Sale of HAT PINS Lot No. 1 Many pretty Hat Pins, all the new silver and gold-plated designs, clear- 1 Q ance price ; AGC Lot No. 2 Beautiful jeweled top Hat Pins in roso gold, bright gold, stone sets, etc.; OO clearance price OOC Lot No. 3 Handsomest Hat Pins of the season, choice new patterns in jade, coral, rose CO and bright finish gold; clearance price. JOC Lot No. 4 Swellest Hat Pins, all the best, pat terns and shapes, highest novelties; 7fif clearance price OC 2000 FRAMED PICTURES, 12 2000 Framed Pictures, artistic subjects, choice frames, all in clearance sale PflCC 2000 Pictures in dainty gold frames; won- " C derful clearance baveains at AJ Clearance Sales of Jewelry, Toilet Articles, Leather Goods, Pictures, Stationery, Calendars, Etc. J. 900 Incandescent Gas Lights Reg. 75c Vals. 38c This famous 175-candIe-power Gas Light, made by the Welsbach Consolidated Light Company, complete with good mantle, "Jena" globe and patent burner, saves more gas than any other light and gives a cheer ful radiance and steady flood of white light unequaled by any other. Always sold elsewhere at 75c and high er regularly. Never before sold at the aston ishingly low Clearance Sale price of 38c 20c-30c Gas Mantles at 10c 2500 Gas Mantles to fit all burners, exceptionally good qualities; lot contains mantles worth up to 35c each; limit of 1 dozen to a customer at. this low -t r price X UC All 25c Sheet Music, 5 Pes. $1 Book Clearing Sale Padded leather editions of the poets; pub lisher's price $1.50; clearance fiQ price OJC Standard Authors, gift editions, $1 AfX-, values, sale . TtVC Standard Poets, leather-bound pocket edi tions; publisher's price, $1.50; sale... IOC Famous Buster Brown, Katzenjammery Hap py Hooligan and other humorous OQ books for children OOC Buster Brown Nuggets, sale 9 25c famous Alger and Henty books "I Q for boys IOC All Bibles and Prayer Books at specially reduced prices. All sets reduced. v Children's Coats V2 Price Our entire superb stock of Children's Coats, ajes 6 to 14 years, in all fabrics and colors, go on sale Saturday the greatest values of any clearance sale in town at exactly HALF Clearance Sales Men's Furnishings, Rugs, Lace Curtains, Couch Covers, Umbrellas, Blankets, Etc. Reg. $2.25 Umbrellas, Sale $1.58 $2.25 Black Union Silk Umbrellas, variety of handles $1.58 Regular $3.00 Black Union Silk Umbrellas, on sale $2.15 Regular $5.00 All-Silk Umbrellas, ladies' and men's $3.25 Regular $7.00 All-Silk Umbrellas, ladies' and men's $4.35 Regular $8.00 All-Silk Umbrellas, ladies' and men's $5.25 $1.25 Bust Forms, 95c $1.25 Dressmakers' Bust Forms.. 95 75c 36-inch Italian Coat Linings Sl 25c No. 3 Royal Dress Shields, pair 21 30c No. 4 Royal Dress Shields, pair 25 10c Pearl Shirt Buttons, dozen 5 50c Union Suits, 39c Women's "Oneita" Union Euits, 50c OQr quality, well finished OIIC Women's fine 50c quality ribbed Vests and Pants, ecru or silver; sale Q price OuC Women's ribbed Vests and Pants, regular Winter weight, heavy fleeced, 35c OC. quality.; ..OC Reg. $ 1 .25 AlarmClocks73c A Guaranteed Watch, 87c Guaranteed American Alarm Clocks, good reliable movements, nickel case, new patent model, good clear dial; Clear- yo ance Sale price only I 5C A good Watch for a boy or a man to knock about with ; guaranteed to keep time; come in nickel or gunmetal finish; sale price 87c Clearance Sales of Dress Goods, Silks, Velvets, Wash Fabrics, Domestics, Linens, Towels Men's Fancy Hose Values to 75c Pair at 19c 1000 pairs Men's Hose, in fancy colors, stripes, plaidsj checks, blacks, etc., of fine Egyptian yarn, with double heels, toes and soles, Henns- dorf dye, all full regular made goods. Regular values to 75c pair. This is the greatest gen uine hosiery bargain lOn ?of the year; today. : . . . '00 pairs children's fast black, ribbed cotton School Stockings, double heels and toes and seamless the kind for which you always pay 20c a pair; guar anteed absolutely fast black, strong and serviceable. The best value ever given in Portland in any sale by any store at the low price ' 12 fy C Embroideries, Values up to $6.00 at $1.98 Values to 75c at 23c yd Values to $1.75 at 43c yd. 800 yards Swiss and Nainsook Allover Embroideries. French and English eve let effects, 24 and 27 inches wide ; regular $4.00 to $6.00 val- fPf QQ ues, at 4jJ.,0 5000 yards Swiss and Nainsook Corset Cover Embroideries, 18 inches wide; also Swiss and nainsook edge.s, insertions and galloons, 1 to 12 inches wide. !Op Regular 50c and 75c values "WW , 6000 yards Swiss and Nainsook Edges and Insertions, French and Eng- A r lish effects, 3 to 10 inches wide; values to $1.75 yard, on sale at - 2000 YARDS LACES, VALUES UP TO $4.50 AT $1.95 2000 yards white, cream and ecru Net Laces, Venise and Baby Irish Allovers, in exquisite and beautiful patterns. Values of $2.o to $4.50 yard, "I (C on sale ; P White, cream and ecru net, Venise, baby Irish, antique, Cluny and filet Edges, Insertions, Appliques and Galloons, ' all high-class laces, 1 to 8 inches wide, assorted, as follows: Valuei to 45c for 19c Yd. Values to 85c for 38c Yd. Values to $1.25 on Sale at 59c Yard Values to $3 for 98c Yd. Values to $4.50 for $1.98 s
