Morning Oregonian., January 23, 1908, Image 3

THE MORNING OREGONIAN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1908.
'S
AGIST WHITE
Told of "Seven Criminal
Scoundrels" Who Used
House of Mirrors.
MOTHER AGAIN TESTIFIES
Tells of rrcnatal Influence on
Thaw's Jllnd and Denies Heredi
tary Insanity Alienists Will
Be the Next to Testify.
NKW YORK, Jan. 22. The end of the
second Thaw trial la approaching. This
was Indicated lato today, when Dr.
Charles G. Wagner, the first of the
alienists to be called by the defense, took
the stand for his preliminary examina
tion. Anthony Comstock, vice-president
of the Society for the Suppression of
Vice, had been heard as a witness ear
lier in the day, and Mrs. William Thaw,
mother of the defendant, had completed
her testimony.' The kindergarten teacher .
who had charge of Harry Thaw as a lad
6 years old also testified, and the day
marked a long stride toward the con
clusion of the celebrated case.
Mr. Comstock's testimony, while new,
had been discounted by the known facts
of Thaw's appeal to him to assist in
closing the houses where Stanford White
was alleged to have maintained elab
orately furnished apartments where
young girls were said to have been mis
treated. A .dozen letters Thaw wrote to
Comstock regarding this matter, giving
a detailed description of the Twenty-fourth-street
house, were admitted in
evidence and read to the jury.
, District Attorney Jerome seemed as
pleased as the defense with the letters,
and Inter in the day read into the record
himself most of Mr. Comstook's replies
to Mr. Thaw. The witness indicated In
his testimony that nothing ever came of
the complaints, legal evidence being
lacking.
Denies Hereditary Insanity.
Mrs. William Thaw, still unable to
walk unassisted, because of her recent
Illness, was not long upon the stand.
She told of Thaw's early life and of the
mental unsoundness of two of her
brothers. She was not cross-examined.
Mr. Jerome contented himself with read
ing to the judge an affidavit made by
the elder Mrs. Thaw last year when the
question of her son's sanity was before
a lunacy commission. In that affidavit
she declared that 4n the direct line of
descent there had been . no insanity In
Harry Thaw's family for four genera
tions; As to the collateral cases, Mrs.
Thaw said In the affidavit that there
were but two, and they were easily ac
counted for. In her statement to the
commission. Mrs. Thaw also resented
the insinuations which she said she had
been compelled ' to suffer because "of the
newspaper reports of Insanity In the
family, and she stated that there were
no family secrets to hide and no skel
etons to be brought forth.
lrelgn Witnesses Next. -
The examination may continue tomor
row with expert testimony, or witnesses
from London and Paris may testify
briefly to attending Thaw in those cities.
Another doctor is expected to testify
about an outbreak on a train, and that
will end all save the'expert testimony.
Today the codicil of Thaw's will was
placed in evidence, but the will itself
was temporarily ruled out, because of
the insufficiency of evidence showing Its
custody since 1906. Mr. Littleton said
that lie would supply this tomorrow or
Friday.
The codicil. It will be remembered,
provided a number of gifts to lawyers
to aid alleged victims of Stanford White
to prosecute claims for damages against
him and for the prosecution of all per
sons, "engaged in such unlawful prac
tices as said Stanford White."
Among those to whom the funds were
made available were R. Ross Perry, of
Washington; Dr. Charles H. Farkhurst
and Anthony Comstock. Thaw named a
number of young women now on the
stage as possible claimants against Stan
ford White.
.Thaw's Complaint to Comstock.
Mr. Comstock said Thaw first com
plained to him in Febrparyi 1904, of a
party who was wronging young girls and
Rave details. He offered a diagram of
the premises made by Thaw.
Thaw declared that workmen on the
buildings near these premises had heard
young girls scream, and suggested that
men be sent to watch the entraces to
the place. Thaw also said he had com
municated with the secretary of the So
ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Childreni, suggesting that a search war
rant should be Issued and an investiga
tion made of the house, which was lo
cated In Twenty-second street.
On Thaw's second visit to him, Mr.
Comstock said men had shadowed him,
but search proved this not to be the case.
The third time Thaw called on him, Mr.
Comstock said, he told Thaw he had been
unable to secure any evidence and Thaw
offered to furnish the names of several
clrls. He told him it would be necessary
to corroborate their stories.
Seven Criminal Scoundrels.
Mr. Littleton read a letter written by
Thaw to Mr. Comstock in November, 1904,
Riving a detailed description of the
Twenty-fourth-street house with crude
diagrams. Thaw declared that one room
was furnished like a forest and that se
cret stairs led from it to the room of the
mirrors. The door of this room was
hard to tind, the letter declared, and
there was no escape for the young girls
who were drugged. Thaw claimed that
six or seven "criminal scoundrels" con
trolled the place and that three or four
decent young men who did not know of
the criminal acts often frequented the
place.
"Thousands of crimes have been com
mitted there and many felonies," Thaw
wrote, and added that there was & lit
tle room to which access was gained by
a. door behind a picture.
"In this room," the 1 etter went on,
"the is a valuable French painting of
a woman of peculiarly infamous sugges
tively." In one letter Thaw suggested that a
THAW
CHARGES
plumber drop some heavy article through
a skylight and reveal what was below.
He said the woman who had been men
tioned as posing for the picture had
brought a libel suit in Parte. He said
the houses in Twenty-second street and
Twenty-fourth street were "consecrated
to orgie by a gang of rich criminals."
Tried to Enlist Jerome.
Thaw suggested that a -copy of one of
his letters be sent to Mr.- Jerome and
suggested that, if Mr. Comstock needed
any financial assistance, he apply to
Helen Gould.
He mentioned one young actress whom
a certain prominent man protected from
White, but in this man's absence abroad
"the blackguard got her." ,
"Besides four victims, I have already
told you about, there is another." Thaw
continued. "The blackguard asked her
to marry him, and she left her place. It
is now being talked about in the news
paper offices, and I hope to be able to
give you the name and details soon.
Please destroy this."
Thaw sent Mr. Comstock money for the
secret service fund under the name of
Ferguson.
On cross-examination Mr. Comstock
said he never got Into the Twenty-fourth-street
house. He said Thaw's letters
were .coherent, understandable and ra
tional. He produced copies of his let
ters to Thaw, also letters to the chil
dren's society saying the crimes com
plained of were properly in its province.
Mrs. William Thaw told of waking up
one night shortly before Harry's birth
and finding that her oldest child, an In
fant, was dead in her bed, the nervous
shock was so severe, she declared, that
for more than seven months she scarcely
slept at all.
As an infant, Harry suffered the most
remarkable sleeplessness she had ever
known in a child. He was nervous and
instead of sleeping at night would insist
on -being propped up to a sitting posi
tion in bed, his eyes having a wideawake
expression.
T
CHAMBERLAIN" MAY BE PRESI
DENT OF DRY FARMERS.
Only Candidate So Far Mentioned.
States Tell Rapid Progress in
Dry Farming.
SALT LAKE CITY. Jan. 22. With
scores of delegates present and many
others on the way, a large attendance of
visitors, and with good wishes of promi
nent men all over the land expressed in
"etters and telegrams, the Trans-Missouri
Dry Farming Congress began its
second annual meeting here today.
Governor Cutler presided over the morn
ing session, and John Dern, of Salt Lake
City, occupied the chair In the afternoon.
The absence of First Vice-President J.
L. Donohue and the omission of his an
nual address from the programme caused
not a little comment. It is said that
the Colorado delegation was not unani
mous in its support of Mr. Donohue for
the presidency and the friction which
ensued explains his absence. President
Harris said this afternoon that the vice'
president's annual address would be
read tomorrow.
The officers and executive committee
for next year will be elected tomorrow
morning, a constitutional amendment to
this effect having been adopted today.
Governor George Ev Chamberlain of Ore
gon has been suggested for the presi
dency! No one else of similar eminence
has been openly mentioned but others
will no doubt be proposed before the final
vote is taken.
Cheyenne, Wyoming, aspires to enter
tain the congress next year. The Ari
zona delegates are striving to create sen
timent for Tucson, and Idaho may enter
the contest.
Reports on the progress of dry farming
during the past year in Wyoming, Colo
rado and Utah were presented today,
and Indicated that the subjugation of so-
called arid land to cultivation is pro
gressing with surprising rapidity and.
great profit. Each of the other thirteen
arid land states will report. Exhibits
of wheat and fruit grown without irri
gation are displayed in the convention
hall and attract general attention.
The committee on resolutions selected
today by states includes: Douglas
White, California; George A. Day, Ida
ho: Alfred Atkinson, William Morfitt,
Utah: Samuel Lose, South Dakota; John
A. Widstoe, Utah; B. E. Elliott, Wash
ington; H. F. Davidson, Wyoming; Pro
fessor B. C. Chilcott. Washington, D. G,
chairman. C. R. Root of Denver was
unanimously chosen to act as temporary
secretary.
STATE POLICE FOR NEVADA
Bill Provides Means to Deal With
Riot Conditions.
CARSON. Nev., Jan. 22. The special
committee appointed to prepare a bill to
regulate riot conditions in 'Nevada has
agreed upon and drawn up a measure
which will be introduced in the Legisla
ture tomorrow The bill creates a state
police which shall consist of a superin
tendent to be appointed by tne uovernor,
oneinspector. four sergeants, 23 subordi
nate police officers and 250 reserves. The
superintendent shall appoint all members
and officers subject to tne approval oi
the Governor. The police shall have
power to perform all duties required of
peace officers except .o serve civu pro
cesses.
The superintendent of police ehall be
over 30 years of age and subject to re
moval at any time by the Governor with
out previous notice and snail -nave tne
rank of captain.
The bill provides that when, in the
judgment of the Governor, a state of riot
exists and the public safety Is enaan
gered. it shall be the duty of the Gov
ernor to issue a proclamation ueclaring
martial law and until the same shall be
revoked, the state police shall -have full
and absolute power to take any steps
necessary to restore peace ana order.
Another section empowers the superin
tendent of police to organize a reserve
force not to exceed 250 amen. The rules
and discipline of the United States Army
shall, so far as practicable, constitute the
rules and discipline of the state police.
Indicted Under Eight-Hour Law.
PARKERSBCRG, W. Va., Jan. 22.-
The Ignited States Court grand Jury
has indicted Captain William M. Ham
United States engineer, charged with
violation of the Federal elghtrhour
law. Captain Hall is said to hav at
lowed workmen to exceed eight hours
a day.
Calls for Report on Goldfield.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22. A resolu
tion was adopted by the House today re
questing the President to submit to Con
gresa a copy of the report of the special
commission sent by htm to Investigate
tne la Dor troubles at Goldfield.
Two More National Banks.
OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash
ington. Jan. 22. The conversion of the
Medical Lake Bank into the First Na
tional Bank of Medical Ijike. and the
Wapato State Bank of Wapato. Wash.
into the First National Bank of Wapato,
Wash., -with J2T..000 capital each, has been
approved by the Controller of the Currency.
ANSW
E
Judge Cooper Defends Deci
sion on Schmitz. '
WAS NEVER MORE POSITIVE
Letter of ' Condemnation From
Former Supporter Draws Forth
Reply, buj Does Not Change
Opinion of His Critic.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22.Judge
James A. Cooper, of the Court of Ap
peals, has departed from the custom of
the judiciary and has written a letter in
defense of the decision of his court that
Schmitz committed no crime In the ex
tortion of protection money from the
French restaurants. His letter Is in re
ply to a letter to- him from Joseph
HiUchinson, a prominent attorney, who
Wrote:
I am now confronted with the decis
ion in the Schmitz case, particularly that
part declaring that blackmail, as
practiced by Schmitz and Ruef, is no
crime, and I am called to account by my
friends whom I induced to vote for you.
I have read and re-read that portion of
the decision in the eager hope that I
might discover in it something that
would explain, justify or at least ex
cuse the conclusion arrived at, but the
search has been hopeless, pardon me
for expressing to you my .profound re
gret and chagrin that you should have
any part in the decision.
Judge Cooper replied:
Judge Cooper's Reply.
"My Dear Mr. Hutchinson Tours of the
13th was duly received and contents care
fully noted. If It were not for the high
regard I have for you as a lawyer, a
scholar and a gentleman, and not only
this, but an upright citizen, I would not
answer the letter. But I do value your
good opinion and your friendship, and I
fully appreciate the valuable work you
did for me before the election.
"I am sorry to have disappointed you
and my good friends who helped to elect
me, but I simply took part in interpreting
the law as I understood it, and I could
not. respect myself if I had done other
wise. If we are wrong in such interpreta
tion of the law, there is an easy and
simple way to bring the matter before the
Supreme Court upon petition.
"You know that personally I condemn
all criminals and violators of the law
and have no sympathy with them. My
feelings In this regard are the same as
yours, and particularly do I feel so con
cerning the facts surrounding these cases
and San Francisco at the present time.
'But an indictment is brought ber
fore us. The question Is raised, and we
are compelled to pass upon it. In my
opinion and the opinion of my asso
ciates that indictment entirely fails to
state a public offense.
Was Never More Positive.
"We came to this conclusion after
careful study and consideration of all
the authorities. Some of us have had
considerable experience in criminal law,
not only in a practice of 21 years., but
with nine or 10 years on the bench,
and we did not come to our conclusions
hastily. -
'I can say that personally I was
never more .positive of the correctness
of a decision in my life than I am of
the correctness of the legal proposition
discussed in the Schmitz case.
"I know your ideas of the character
of a Judge are such that you would
not respect him if he should depart
from his honest opinion merely to
please the public. I considered it my
duty to interpret the law as I saw it.
Even if by so doing I should lose your
good opinion and the good opinion of
all my friends.
Only Interprets the Law.
"I must do my duty or resign. I
never yet have shirked a duty if I knew
it, nor have I ever written a decision
with any other view than to be cor
rect on the law.
"You express profound regret and
chagrin that I should have tajteij any
part in such a decision. This regret no
doubt, arises from the fact that you do
not agree with the decision, as to the
Indictment. I believe your character
and standing to be such that you would
feel profound regret If you knew that I
took part in a decision contrary to my
honest conviction. If I had done so and
you knew it you could not respect me.
I would have no right to your respect
or to the respect of anyone else."
Hutchinson of Same Opinion.
Mr. Hutchinson expressed his continued
disapproval in a letter closing:
"I have cast no personal reflections
upon yourself. The attack is upon the
atmospheric environment of a state
ment which could lead a man -of your
integrity and intelligence to honestly
believe that such a decision could be
correct; and if the Supreme Court
should unanimously hold the same, that
would, according to my view, only make
the matter so much the worse.
Ruef Cannot Get Counsel.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22. Abraham
Ruef's failure to secure counsel in the
two days' time allowed him for " that
purpose by Superior Judge Lawlor, on
Monday, was the cause today of an
other delay in fixing the date of his
trial, the court granting him further
time until 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.
Slate Senator George B. Keane, repre
senting Ruef, said:
"We canvassed a great number of at
torneys, hoping to secure their services,
with the result that one lawyer has
agreed to take the case upon a . certain
condition, the condition being that he
has as associate counsel an attorney
now engaged on a case in Los Angeles."
SUBMARINES FOR SOUND
Humphrey Asks - Appropriation
Strengthen Coast Defenses.
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OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash
ington. vJan. 22. Representative Hum
phrey today introduced a bill appropriat
ing 13,000,000 for the construction of four
submarine boats for Puget Sound, also
$250,000 for the construction of a torpedo
planter.
Representative Jones introduced a bill
making it unlawful for any person to
Injure or destroy any part of Govern
ment irrigation works.
HOGGAT BLOCKS GALE'S GAME
Induces Roosevelt to Withdraw
Alaska Postal Appointments.
OREGONION NEWS BUREAU. Wash
ington, Jan. 22. The President, after
nominating Augustus E. Kimball as post
master of Skagway. and Jesse D. Jeffer
son as postmaster of Valdez, Alaska, has
withdrawn both nominations. The ap
pointments were made on recommenda
tion of Delegate Cale, who suspects the
RSH1S CFIITIC
withdrawal was made by request of Gov
ernor Hoggatt.
I EAGLESON LOSES HIS POSITION
Roosevelt and Garfield Decide to
End Snrveyor-General Snarl.
OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash
ington. Jan. 22. The President, and Sec
retary Garfield have decided to accept the
resignation of Surveyor-General Eagle
son, of Idaho, notwithstanding his plea
for a further hearing, and the contention
of Senator Heyburn that the demand for
his resignation was not justified.
As yet the ..Idaho Senators have not se
lected Mr. Eagleson's successor.
BOURNE FOR THIRD TERM YET
Says Hughes' Announcement Will
Force Roosevelt's Nomination.
OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU-, Wash
ington. Jan. 22. Senator Bourne created
some amusement at the White House to
day when he said that Governor Hughes'
announcement means that Mr. Hughes
will get the New Yohk delegation, there
by defeating Secretary Taft and forcing
the nomination of President Roosevelt.
He said Mr. Roosevelt's nomination was
now assured.
IN FAB EAST
JAPAN BEARS RESPONSIBILITY,
SAYS MARQUIS SAIONJI.
Calls Attention of Peers to Fact
That Friendly Relations With
AmericaAre Unchanged.
TOKIO, Jan. 2Z The House of Peers
met this morning and was addressed by
Premier Saionji. who, speaking of in
ternational relations, said that responsi
bility for the Far East largely reste on.
the shoulders of Japan, which had at
tained such a high position as the result
of constant endeavor toward Improve
ment on the part of Its people. Japan's
relations with Corea, he said, were in
creasingly cordial. Regarlng -China, he
said that while some f the questions
were pending, he expected that through
mutual good will these questions would
soon be satisfactorily solved.
Marquis Saionji announced that an
agreement had been reached between the
Canadian government and Japan regard
ing emigration, and said that it must be
remembered that the traditional friend
ship of the American Government toward
Japan remains unchanged, negotiations
continuing in the most cordial manner.
He further said that he -believed that a
solution of the emigration question would
soon be reached.
Referring briefly to national finances.
Marquis Saionji said that the govern
ment had found it necessary, in order to
place the nation's finances on a secure
basis, to increase taxation and postpone
expenditures.
China Still Resists Japan.
PEKIN. Jan. 22. The intimation that
Japan is ready to permit extension of
the Hsin Min Tun Railroad to tne nortn
with Japanese capital has aroused re
newed opposition on the part of the
Chinese government which Is deter
mined to test the pledges made by
Japan in the matter of the restoration
of Manchuria.
The Governors of the three provinces
of Manchuria have joined with Hsu
Shih Chang, viceroy of Manchuria, in
again urging the throne to sanction a
loan of 10,000,000 taels for the purpose
of increasing the efficacy of the new
Chinese administration of Manchuria.
This administration Is trying to make
Itself independent of Japanese assist
ance.
China has entered a protest against
the Installation at Harbin of municipal
government by Russia.
Says Japan Will Welcome Fleet.
SAN DIEGO, Cal Jan. 22. That Japan,
far from entertaining the possibility of
a war with the United States, has not
only the friendliest of feelings towards
this country, but Is preparing to welcome
the fleet of Admiral Evans upon its ar
rival in the Pacific, Is the assertion of
Sakuyel Takahaski, professor of inter
national law in the Imperial University
of Tokio, and one of the leading men
of the Mikado's empire, who is a guest at
the Hotel Coronado.
"The educated people of Japan," he
declared, "have only the friendliest of
feelings toward America and have abso-
( lutely no thought of war."
No Evidence Against Japanese.
FORT STEVENS, Or., Jan. 22. (Spe
cial.) After an investigation made by
the commanding officer of Fort Stevens,
no tangible evidence could be found that
the two Japanese taken into custody
yesterday were acting suspiciously. It is
supposed they were simply visiting Fort
Stevens. -After their examination was
concluded, however, they were put off
the reservation as a precautionary meas
ure. It developed later that the men had
been employed in a local sawmill.
Restriction on Emigration.
HONOLULU. Jan. 22. Japan Consul
Salto has received a cablegram from
Foreign Minister Hayashi notifying him
that, beginning February 1, the coolie
Japanese laborers who have been per
mitted to emigrate to Hawaii are those
who are returning and who are imme
diate relatives of those who are there.
TRYING GERMAN COUNTS
Von Hohenau and Lynar Accused of
Abusing Authority.
BERLIN, Jani' 22. The trial by court
martial of Counts von. Hohenau and Ly
nar. arising from the articles - published
in Die Zukunft, by Maxixnilien Harden,
and the subsequent Harden-von Moltke
libel suit, opened today before five- judges
under the presidency of General von
Loewenfeld.
The military court was ordered by Em
peror William, and General Loewenfeld
as a member of Mis Majesty's military
staff. There were 130 witnesses present,
mostly troopers, guardsmen and members
of "other cavalry regiments stationed at
Potsdam. After reading the charge ac
cusing the prisoners of abuse of their
authority, the courtroom was cleared and
will not be reopened until a verdict Is
reached.
.Maximilien Harden, according to his
physician, is suffering from appendicitis.
' He did not appear In curt today.
PETERS GETS THE VERDICT
German Jury Finds Editor Libeled
. ex-Governor.
COLOGNE, Jan. 22. Carl Peters, for
merly -Governor of German Bast Africa,
today won his libel suit against R. von
Beniiigsen. the Berlin correspondent of
the Gazette.
Dr. Peters alleged that, he had been
libeled by certain published statements
alleging misconduct on his part in Africa.
Herr von Bennigsen was sentenced to
pay $25 damages and all the, costs of the
suit, or to go to jail for 20 days.
IffiMwt STOUT
III F'
FEAR TO TEST HOSE
New York Officials Afraid It
Would Burst.
BAD CONDITION FROM AGE
Remarkabe Statements Made at In
quiry Into Parker Building Fire
When 4 1 Lengths Gave
, Way Under Pressure.-
NEW YORK. Jan. 22. Startling testi
mony to the effect that the hose used
by the New York Are department had
never been tested for fear it would burst,
was obtained today from Fire Commis
sioner Lantry, who was a witness in the
inquiry concerning defective hose used
in fighting the fire in the Parker build'
ing, in which three firemen lost their
lives. Mr. Lantry declared he did not
know when the last test of hose was j
made, and that there had been no test
since he became head of the departmnt. '
The investigation was ordered by Mayor
McClellan. Mr. Lantry and Fire Chief
Croker were the chief witnesses today,
and their testimony disclosed that prac
tically all the hose in the department was
unfit.
Mr. Lantry declared that 41 lengths
burst at the Parker building fire. He said
tne city had only about three-quarters
the amount of hose it should have, and
that tests were not made lest the hose
might burst and be ruined by them. Mr.
Croker said he had no more criticism to
offer concerning the Parker building Are
than concerning any other fire in recent
years. He said the fire department hose
was in very bad condition from age?
WITHDRAWS HIS DEPOSITS
Cortelyou Finds Banks Xo Longer
Need Government Money.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22. The Secretary
of the Treasury late today announced
that owing to great improvement in
financial conditions throughout the coun
try he had begun the gradual withdrawal
of deposits of public money, in moderate
amounts, from the National banks. The
first call -has been made upon New York
banks and amounts to approximately $10,
O0,CO0. This Is In addition to about $10,
OOO.COO returned by the New York banks
since December 26.
The Secretary also announced that a
call for a moderate amount would foe
made on banks in other cities at an early
date.
Pittsburg Bank in Trouble.
PITTSBURG, Jan. 22. The Traders'
& Mechanics' Bank, a state institution,
was closed today by the Bank examiners.
The Treasury Trust Company, a sub
sidiary institution, occupying the same
building, was closed, but voluntarily, it
is said.
The Traders'- and Mechanics' Bank had
a capital of $100,000. It was closed by or
der of James L. White, as temporary re
ceiver. Some time ago the trust company
made preparations to absorb the bank,
but permission was refused by the State
Banking Department. The plan was then
reversed and the trust company ha'd been
practically taken over by the bank, but
no official announcement has been made.
From present conditions, Mr. White
says, the depositors will be paid In full.
The last statement showed deposits of
$411,677.
Bank Closed by Run.
HUNTINGTON, W. Va.. Jan. 22. The
Citizens' Bank of Beckley, near here,
closed its doors today and is in charge
of Bank Commissioner S. V. Mathews.
It is said a run made by depositors
caused the suspension. The capital stock
is $ioe,ooo.
Brown Claims Sadleir Estate.
' SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22. J. Dalzell
Brown served notice on the Probate De
partment of the Superior Court today
of the estate of T. Otway Sadleir, man
ager of the Devisadero street branch of
the California Safe Deposit & Trust
COFFEE
and tea; Schilling's Best is
sold by about 9000 grocers
west of the Rocky Moun
tains. Your grocer returns your money If you
don't like Schilling's Best; wa nay him.
OF. THE "1M1W
MfflHCHo
LfiSRE.T
First Shown in Portland ty tne Sole
Principal Portland Agents
January Clearance
((Redueedj)
U In Evegx"
Cipman, lUollc S Co
Company, who committed suicide at the
time Brown's financial methods were
disclosed. Brown was named as executor-legatee
of the estate, which consists
of $5000 cash, an automobile and personal
effects, but as he was in jail, he was
unable to qualify, so the estate was
turned over to the public administrator.
Judge Dunne Postpones Decision.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. ' 22. Judge
Dunne this morning continued for one
week his decision upon the demurrers
to the indictments against them, filed
by Walter J. Bartnett, J. Dalzell Brown,
formerly vice-president and general
manager, respectively, of the Califor
nia Safe Deposit & Trust Company,
now in the hands of a receiver. These
two officials and James Treadwell, a
former director, are charged with em
bezzlement in connection with the al
leged wrecking of the bank. The lat
ter also filed a demurrer, ruling on
which was continued for one week.
Receiver for Two St. Paul Banks.
ST. PAUL, Jan. 22. John M. Bradford
was appointed receiver today for the
Hamline Bank and the Midway Bank,
small private institutions which suspend
ed payments a few days ago.
PRISONER'S MIND FAILING
Inquiry Ordered Into Sanity . of
Walter J. Bartnett.
SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 22. City
Physician James T. Watkins today no
tified Sheriff Dolan that the mind of
Walter J. Bartnett, who is- under In
dictment on charges growing out of the
failure of the California Trust & Safe
Deposit Company, is beginning to be
affected by his imprisonment.
Sheriff Dolfui announced his intention
of having thprisoner examined at
once by the expert alienists. It is said
by the City Physician that Bartnett's
condition is largely due to solitude, and
that a short period of freedom, or even
imprisonment in a cell with other pris-
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1 26 Second ' St., Bet Washington
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oners, might have the effect of saving
him from insanity.
Free electricity travels a the same rate
as light 3S6.00O miles a second. Through
wire, only lrt.ooo miles a peeond.
WALK, RUN OR
TAKE THE CAR
Never Mind How You Come, But
Come in a Hurry, and Take Ad
vantage of the Biggest Talk
ing Machine Values Ever
Off ered in This Town.
When modern talking machines .and
high-grade record cabinets are offered
at retail for less than manufacturer's
cost. It is most surely time to buy.
The pleasure and entertainment af
forded by a talking machine is prac
tically limitless and once installed in
the home will prove the most 'popular
feature of home amusement. In this
great closing-out sale of the East Side
company's stock, regular $15 machines
may be purchased for $6.40; $25 kinds
at $11.60; $35 styles at $16.76.- etc.,
while beautiful record cabinets
formerlv sold at $10 are now marked
$5.40; $15 styles. $8.10; regular $25
styles, now $13.60, etc., etc. Remem
ber, every machine and cabinet in
this stock is included in the special
sale, with the exception of certain
contract goods. Prices are really fig
ured on at spot cash basis, but if you
prefer to purchase on payments, we
will tyrant any reasonable concession,
so that the offer may be taken ad
vantage of by all who would like to
own a fine talking machine outfit.
Don't overlook the fact that we carry
the biggest stock of records, too, and
that our new sound-proof individual
demonstration parlors are the hand
somest and most convenient in town.
Make it a point to call at once, for
the stock i going fast, and the sale
can only last a few days longer, at the
most. Store open evening during- sale.
Eilers Piano House, 353 Washington
street, corner of Park.
and Alder
E.tabu.hed 1870
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