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TTIE MORNING OREGONIAN. THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1908. ONLY SEERS TO E So Declares Thaw's Counsel in Asking Acquittal Qn Insanity Plea. JEROME ROUNDLY SCORED IJUleton Declares Prosecutor Vio lated Proprieties Toward Ie fond ant's Wife Wliile Vouching tor Testimony of Hummel. NE"W YORK, Jan- 29. Martin W. Lit tleton, chief counsel In the defense of Harry K. Thaw, today asked for the acquittal of his client upon the ground of insanity, declaring he could not see how, In the face of the evidence, the Jury could render any other verdict. The serious and sincere evidence of the de fense tending to establish the ' insanity of the defendant, Mr. Littleton declared, has been answered only by the sneers and the insinuations of District Attorney Jerome. These sneers and insinuations, the ycmng Pittsburger's advocate asserted, were not competent proof that the law required the prosecuting authorities to produce, once the insanity of the accused person was made the issue. He repeat edly urged upon the Jury to remember that In a case of this kind the burden of proof rests wholly upon the state to prove the sanity of the defendant beyond all reasonable doubt. . . not Shots for Jerome. Mr. Littleton warmly defended Evelyn Kesbit Thaw against the attacks of Dis trict Attorney Jerome. He said he could not understand what she had done, what great crime she had committed, consid ered In the light of all she had confessed herself to be, that the prosecutor should transcend all the rules of propriety and decency and attempt to destroy her, when in the next breath he was ready to "cod dle and hug and vouch for the testimony of such a scoundrel as Abraham H. Hum mel, the very vermin of the New York bar. The address of the defending attorney took up all of the session, and Mr. Jerome Is expected to reply tomorrow. If he should finish at the morning ses sion. Justice Dowling will charge the jury during the afternoon. If Mr. Jerome's a dress should extend well into the after noon, however, the case will not go to the Jury until Friday. M r. Littleton urged today that there should be no compromise. He asserted that if any doubt exists In the minds of the Jurors, they should dissolve It in fa vor of the defendant and acquit him. He begged them not to be misled by the Dis trict Attorney into voting for a verdict of conviction in some lesser degree than that of primary murder. Wants Xo Compromise. Any verdict of not guilty in the case, it Is said, will carry with it the assumption ttiat (t was rendered on the ground of the insanity of the defendant, whether or not the insanity clause Is added.- The pk-a of not guilty entered in the case car ried with it the specification that the de fendant was insane when the crime was committed. Mr. Littleton's argument was forceful and impressive. He refrained from ap pealing to the passions of the Jurors and devoted himself to a logical consideration of the facts as adduced in evidence. He made no attempt to eulogize Thaw and he asked for hlmno more consideration than the average American boy had a right to demand of an American Jury. The peeoh was replete with epigrams and the short sentences were filled with the pith of logic and the quality of appeal. The Jurymen followed it with Intense in terest, and it was generally onceded that Mr. Littleton had left Mr. Jerome a diffi cult task. He said: Nothing but Insinuations. 1 eonfou to you, gentlemen, that I do not know what the District Attorney has meant In thla cue, I cannot fathom how he feel. He has urjwd the burden under the law and I am waiting with much Impatience to hear , what facts, what evidence, what clrcum : stances h will suggest to you as having been presented by him to show you that this de fendant Is sane beyond all reasonable doubt. Insinuation are all I have heard. He tried to confuse some witnesses who said that Thaw could remember some of the things that had happened during bis periods of mania. Can you, gentlemen, clearly remem ber the details of your dreams at night when you wake up In the morning, but can you eay when you dreamed them? "Where U the District Attorney's proof T Where are the scientists, the books on in sanity with which he has shown such thor ough familiarity In the past? Where is the gallant band of alienists nine of them who appeared In the last trial and are still alive? Where are they: why are they not here to answer our case? Mr. Littleton, In speaking of Evelyn Jsesblt Thaw said: Antipathy Toward Evelyn. 1 do not know what the Judgment of you gentlemen as to her morals or a to any reprehrnpiblUty t conduct either with Stan ford White or Mr. Thaw, hut the District Attorney's manner toward her in my judg ment exceeded anything she deserved. It s mounted to unofficial antinathy an an tipathy which I believe exceeded by far the necesnities or duties of his office. There always were the notes of the savagery and bitterness in his examination - or her and In his comments upon hor before this jury, which were not Justified by the facts of this case. I do not know how you gentlemen feel about it. but It has been generally under stood that a woman when he takes the w ltness stand in this country is at least entitled to have her testimony elicited with es much gentility, care, tenderness and re gard of the ordinary proprieties that ordi narily governs the intercourse of men and women. Abuse Jerome's Object. I do not say the the District Attorney transcended the proprieties and decencies; I leave It to ynu. l may he partisan. It has seemed to me that Mr. Jerome was nore intent on abusing this young woman t'.ian on convicting Thaw. The trend of lit- at tuck would lead you to believe that M m. Thaw and not her husband was on trial before you. What was there about this young woman or aguint her that Mr. Jerome should pace up and down before you like a caged lion when he was questioning her. and glare and srlure at her and clinch his teeth at hr not even sitting down when I was comluctlng the examination what was there about hor that could Justify uch treatment from a man who could coddle and hug and vouch for this loathsome little Hummel ? I do not want to be unfair to Mr. Jerome we arc very good friends. I do not. 1 repeat, .k you to take my view Of him. Judge for yourselves. New Masonic Lodge. A new Masonic lode has just been or ganised In St. John with the following of ficers: Master, Dr. J. G. McChesney; senior warden, A. R. Jones: junior war drn, W. R. Johnson; secretary; J. E. Will iams: treasurer, J. F. Henyicks. The in stalling officers were Past Grand Masters J. C Moreland and W. T. Wright, Grand Master Lot L. Pearce, jGrand Secretary J. 3. F. Robiaon, and demur Grand War den Norris R. Cox. There were about COMBAT HDENC 20 Masons 'from the city present to assist in the installation ceremonies. The new I lodge has 22 charter members. BIG INCREASE IN PENSIONS Provided in Bill "Introduced by House Committee. WASHINGTON, Jan, 29. A general pen sion bill, which. If ratified, will increase the pension roll by about $12,000,000, was introduced in the House today by Chair man Sculloway, of New Hampshire, of the committee on Invalid pensions. The bill, which has the support of that committee, provides for the payment of a pension of $12 a month. Instead of $8, as at present, to all widows of veterans of the Mexican War, of whom there sur vive about 7400; of the Indian wars, who number approximately 3700; all widows of veterans of the Civil War married prior to June 27, 1890, of whom there are about 185,000; and all widows of Spanish "War veterans who died of disease contracted In the service. There are about 1000 of these. AUT0IST TO FACE CHARGE Guy C. Stratton Blamed for Death of Girl. SEATTLE, Wash.. Jan. 29. (Special.) Guy C. Stratton, vice-president of the Acme Mill Company, was this afternoon held responsible for the death last Sun day of Margaret Johnson, of Ballard. The girl, who was only 10 years old, was struck by an automobile driven by Strat ton. A Coroner's Jury this afternoon brought in a verdict that the girl's death was the result of being struck with the automo bile, which, it Is declared, was driven at an excessive rate of speed. Deputy Pro secuting Attorney Vanderveer says -that Stratton will be prosecuted on a charge of manslaughter. He Is at liberty on ,000 ball. RIOT IN LISBON STREETS Serious Political Clash Results In Exchange of Shots. LISBON, Portugal, Jan. 29. There was an outbreak of political rioting on the streets of this city this afternoon in which shots were fired and some people wounded. The disorders, however, were of short duration. The police had re ceived warning in advance and they acted promptly. The crowd made use of revolvers and for a few moments the firing was heavy, but it rapidly gave way and was dispersed before a show of force. An official statement published after the encounter says a number of persons received mortal wounds. There has been no further outbreak- and the city fs now quiet. BLAME FOR THEATER FIRE Boyertown Jury Requests Two Ar rests for Negligence. BOYERTOWN, Pa., Jan. 30. The Jury which has been Investigating the disas trous fire at the Rhoades Opera House, in which 169 persons lost their lives, re turned a verdict at 1 o'clock this morn ing. Their verdict in part follows: We are of the opinion that Mrs. Munro and the Deputy Factory Inspector are large ly responsible for the disaster, owing to negligence, we request the prosecuting At torney of Berks County to arrest and if pos sible convict Mrs. Munroe, owner of the stereoptlcon machine, and Harry M. Bech tel, the Deputy Factory Inspector, "on the charge of criminal negligence. , FATALITY IN SITUATION Man Sent to Relieve Defaulter Also Leaves Shortage. ABERDEEN, Wash., Jan. 29. (Spe cial.) A. E. Edwards, cashier In the office here of the Northern Pacific Company, has left the city and there Is an alleged shortage of 2 30. Strangely enough Edwards came here to fill a position suddenly vacated by R. E. Lucas, who is a defaulter to the extent of MOO. Several creditors In the city also mourn the hasty departures of these two men. GETS NEWS FROM EVANS Fleet 18 Within 4 00 Miles of P urn to . Arenas. WASHINGTON, Jan. 29. Monday, Jan uary 27. at 9 A. M.. all were well on board tSe battleship fleet, according to a message from Admiral Evans, received at the Navy Department today. The Ad miral added: "We are proceeding to our destination in the South Pacific." By today, it is calculated that the fleet Is within 400 miles of Punta Arenas, the next stopping place. MAGNATES TO KIDNAP RUEF (Continued from First Page.) were a party to the immunity contract between the prosecution and Ruef. Ruef comes up before Judge Lawlor tomorrow morning, at which time it is probable that his trial will be set and that further extension of the time be cause of his inability to set counsel. If asked for, will be denied. WILL BE COUNTRY MAGNATE Gallagher Invests Graft Money 4n Suburban Real Estate. SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 29. (Special.) That James L. Gallagher, who was chief of the boodllng Schmltz-Ruef Board of Supervisors in San Francisco, intends to become a country gentleman of Alameda was shown by deeds filed today covering three lots In the fashionable Lake Shore Park Heights district of Oakland. Galla gher purchased the property from Wlekham-Havens Company. The fact that no mortgages or deeds of trust have been recorded on any of his acquisitions was taken by deputies in the Recorder's office as indicating that Gallagher had paid cash. No price was made public today, but the documents contained restrictions forbidding the erection of dwellings costing less than J3500 on the lots. Dayton's First Market Day. DAYTON, Wash.. Jan. 29. (Special.) Dayton's first market- day has been set for Saturday. February 8, and promises to be a success. Max Zimmerman .aild James A. Shields hav been secured to sell any goods at auction that any one wishes to dispose of. The market day at Waltstwrg last Saturday was a suc cess and will be continued there regu larly. HALF PRH-tC RISER CALENDARS. 10c up while they last. 218 Alder. CURB RADICALS British Cabinet Programme Clipped by King. SESSION OPENS WITH POMP Even Modified Legislative Pro gramme Arouses Balfour Guard Against Woman Suffragists During Royal Progress. LONDON, Jan. 29. Big as is the Liberal programme of legislation for the session of Parliament, which opened today, and earnest as the government leaders have shown -themselves to be in their endeavor to meet the views of all factions, consti tuting the radical majority in the House of Commons, there s a well-definedi feel ing of disappointment among the minis terial supporters that the Cabinet has not been one definitely radical in its pro posals. The speeches of the Cabinet representa tives since the last session of Parliament have led to the expectation of more defi nite proposals with regard to the govern ment's Irish policy, old age pensions, ed ucation, to mention only a few subjects, references to which In the King's speech did not satisfy the respective elements especially interested therein. King Checks Radicalism. Rumors from Dublin had forecasted an other Irish council bill, but there has been substituted for this a measure which, if it passese, will only deprive the landlords of their grazing land in certain sections. There is an Inclination the King used his influence, as far as he was able without overstepping the -constitutional bounds, to modify the more sweeping proposals with which the Cabinet is credited by those usually in its confidence Even the whittled programme, howevei, strikes old parliamentarians with aston ishment. "Stupendous" was the word frequently heard in the lobby of Parlia ment applied to this programme. Mr. Balfour, leader of the opposition party, in the course of the debate on the ad dress In reply to the speech from the throne, declared that it could not be car ried through without an unprecedentedly violent use of the guillotine, which prac tically would stifle free debate. The criticisms of Mr. Balfour In the Commons and Lord Lansdowne, the op position leader, in- the House of Lords, on the government proposals apart from the length of the programme, was di rected against the peace conference at The Hague and the Anglo-Russian con vention. Compliment to Japan. Lord Lansdowne took occasion to ex press his gratification that the difficulty with the United States regarding the Newfoundland fisheries question was go ing to arbitration and considered the settlement of difficulties between Canada and Japan "was most creditable, not only to the Dominion, but the government of our ally, who had exhibited not for the first time self-restraint which had elicited the admiration of all who had opportuni ties of coming into close contact with its diplomatic proceedings." The very notable absence In the King's speech of any reference to the relations between the two houses of Parliament was sarcastically referred to by Lord Lansdowne. It is understood the Cabi net has decided to postpone this light un til next year; It is expected the debate on the address in reply to the speech from the throne will last 10 days, and that the real work of the session will begin about Feb ruary 10. EDWARD OPEXS PARLIAMENT Special Guard Against Suffragettes. Proposes Maritime Conference. LONDON, Jan. 29. The rarest event of a London Winter, a clear and sunny day, favored the royal procession to Westminster today, where King Edward op'ened Parliament with the same cere monies that have been observed for cen turies. King Edward read the speech from the throne. Queen Alexandra was seated on a chair of state at his right; the Prince and Princess of Wales were on his left and he was surrounded by a group of state officers. The menace of an outbreak on the part of the - women suffragists of England, gave an unusual interest to the formal proceedings of to day.' Greater precautions could not have been taken if anarchist uprisings had been feared. The only ladies admitted to the galleries of Parliament were those for whom members vouched in writing as their wives or relatives, and the police who were on duty around Westminster and throughout the House of Parliament were Instructed to keep, especial watch over all women. His Majesty in his speech referred in conventional words to the visit of the German Emperor which, he said, could not fail to confirm the friendly relations existing between the two powers; to the death of King Oscar of Sweden and the conclusion of ' the Russian agreement. Acting in the spirit of this agreement, in spite of the complications In Persia, the two governments had maintained a pol icy of peace. Guarantee Norway's Integrity. Continuing, the King said: "My government has Joined .with the governments of France, Germany and Russia in a treaty for the preservation of the integrity of the Kingdom of "Nor way." Referring to The Hague Peace Confer ence, the King said: "The various instruments annexed, to the final act of that conference show the progress that has been made, and they are receiving the attentive consideration of my government. One of the most im portant of these- instruments establishes the great principle or an international court of appeal in prize cases. My gov ernment is considering the question of Inviting representatives of the leading maritime nations to attend a conference in London next autumn with 4 view of coming to an understanding on certain Important points of international law for the guidance of this court. "The condition of the Christian and Mussulman populations in the Macedon ian vilayets shows no improvement. The bands of different nationalities continue to pursue a campaign of violence, and the situation gives senous cause for anxiety. The great powers of Europe have agreed to present to the Turkish government a scheme for the improve ment of the judiciary in that region, and my government has made further pro posals to the Sultan and also to the great powers for dealing effectually with the principal causes of this disturbance." Arbitrate Fishing Disputes. "Negotiations are being conducted with the Government of the United States for an agreement to refer to the international court of arbitration at The Hague the questions pending be tween the two governments which re late to the Newfoundland fisheries. It la hoped that by this friendly procedure Clearance Sale Prices Rule in Every Department Three Days More Goods Bought on LOT 1: Pattern Cloths, with Napkins to match: Cloths, 2x2 yds., ttn rn worth $8.50; set..QIJU LOT with Cloths, 2x2 yds., worth $9.25, set. ... .15 Cloths, 2x3 yds., ttQ OA worth $10, set t u.uv Cloths, ,2y2x2l2 yds., worth $10.00; $8.80 set. . . Cloths, worth 213 yds.tflfl 1C $11.50, set-Plw J 30th Annual C ffijl " miM Mv Lowered prices on the most desirable sorts of Table " t- llifl Linen, Sheets and Pillow Cases. Napery from the ' Vjf ill ii f ' famous Richardson linen mills. Sheets made full size, JM jj I without seams in center Pillow Cases hemmed and ijn Wr? W Portieres and Curtains $3.00 grades selling for , $11.00 values, special at $5.00 grades selling for...... $1.95 $7.25 $3.25 WOOL BLANKETS. In white or gray. Full size. Priced as folio ws: Regular $5.00 pair, special. $3.98 $7.50 Blankets $5.50 $5.50 Blankets $4.15 $8.00 Blankets $5.55 $6.00 Blankets $4.45 $10.00 Blankets .$7.35 $6.50 Blankets $5.00 $11.00 Blankets $8.35 Clearance Sale Rug Specials SMYRNA RUGS These are in oriental designs and of the finest grade; size 30x60 inches; colorings and regular $3.75 values, a r QC selling Thursday for, each JpaS.OO The same rug, size 36x72 inches, $5 values, special at.. $3.95 MOHAIR RTJGS in plain colors pink, green, red and blue all specially priced. . . v Size 18x36, $3.50 val., spec. $1.95 Size 30x60, $9.00 wig $5.50 Size 24x48, $5 grade $3.25 Size 36x72, $12.50 qual.; $7.50 Silk Petticoats $5.48 No woman feels well dressed nor considers her ward . robe complete without a silk petticoat.' With a sale like this, 'tis easy to own several, and with such superb qualities concerned, one may well have the better sort. There is a pleasing array of colors black, red, light or dark gray, old rose, helio, lav ender, cream, etc. Deep flounces and extra dust ruffles. Regularly worth to $10 each, sf0 choice Thursday ..pDto Lunch Cloths ished with hemstitched edge. A quality that sells regu larly at $1.75 each. Housekeepers' Day QS2s special (Art Department) '. . . . yO C 2 a Ions-standing source of difficulty may be succeasfully removed. -"The difficulty which had arisen re specting Japanese immigration into Canada has been settled on terms agreed upon between the respective governments." When the royal procession was re turning to Buckingham Palace, thrtc well-dressed women suffragists broke through the .military cordon and made their way to within a few yards of the King's coach. They were waving strips, of paper bearing the words, "Vote for Women." These papers were immedi ately taken from their hands by the police. One of the women fainted and the other two were removed by force. On presentation to the House of Com mons of notification from the judge who xgito. t ,.-jag? 1a lk fSii Credit Thursday or carefully made of good material. Read the items very carefully big savings are told of in small sentences: 2: Pattern Cloths, Napkins to match: LOT 8 DOUBLES DAMASK SETS. Cloths 2x2 yds., worth Ve4t00. $21.20 Cloths 2xS yards, worth fit3:!0, $22.85 Cloth 2x3 yards, worth III50; $24.60 RICH ARDSO N'S IRISH LINEN DAMASK. $2.60 quality, spe- f 70 clal, yd O J1.75 quality, spe- f AO clal. yard ipi.tO $1.60 quality, spe- f JO clal, yard pt.lO Clearance Sale Price, on Fine Nanklna, Tea Cloth, and Buck Towel.. Cloths, 2x2 yds., worth $10.50, set $9.25 Cloths, 2X21 yds c; in f.l worth $12, set.. $1U.UU Cloths, 2x3 yds., CI 1 AC worth $13, set..1 J Cloths, 214x214 yds., worth S.00: $11.45 Cloths, 2V2x3 yds.tflO 7C worth $14.50, set"' J An interesting sale of rich hangings in constant use. Thursday is the last day of this offer and those who would economize must act promptly. Materials are silk, in light or dark colorings and in striped or oriental design or cross- striped madras. Regular $1.25 $4.60 $3.95 $5.50 $2.00 grades, now at. $7.00 values, special at $6.00 grades selling for t $8.50 value, special at.. in Japanese drawn work designs. Size 30x30. Fin sentenced Lawrence Ginnell, a Nationalist member, to six months' imprisonment tor contempt of court at a hearing In. connec tion with the cattle-driving trials, the Irish members cried "Shame." John Redmond moved: the appointment of a committee to see if this case de manded further attention from the House. The Speaker, however, ruled the motion out of order. M'KINLEY COMING HOME In Custody of Detective Kerrigan, Sails From liongkong. Horace Greeley McKinley, wanted here in connection with the Oregon land Friday Charged HEMSTITCHED SHEETS of an excellent quality, well made: SUe 2x2 yds., jn special, each jpl.il Size 2Ux2 yds., special, each Size 2Hx3 yds., f 7 o" special, each IBc UNBLEACHED PILLOW CASES. 400 dozen In the lot, size 45x36. Special Thursday, each die ISc BLEACHED PILLOW CASES, size 45x36, excel- eeacth.?U.a.Ht.3:- 12V2C Sheeting: and Mu.ltna on Special Sale. 3d Floor China Shops Seek what you will in china ware and you are pretty sure to find it here now at a reduced price. Odd Dinner Sets 50 differ ent lines to select from at ductions of one-third and more. - Decorated Semi Porcelain, odd lines, about half usual price. Easts, Figures and Ornaments, in Hardware and Mechanics' Tools each; sold in sets or singly. HAVILAND CHINA Dinner Plates, worth d?0 Af $3.65, doz ip&.'tKJ Breakfast Plates, worthdQ QC $3.35, doz tyJL.ttO Tea Plates, worth t f( $3.00 .Pa&.VFU Tea Cups and Saucers, JQ C A regularly $3.75; doz... "P"3" BLUE DECORATED WARE Fruit Saucers, worth 60c Qfl, the dozen; special OVC Oatmeal Saucers, worth Rff $1.20 dozen Bowls, 10c values, It each SPECIAL BARGAIN TABLES: Cut Glass for half price. Haviland China reduced half. German China at half price. Pressed Glass now half price. Ores' ng Sacques $2. 79 A lot containing about 8 dozen Dressing Sacques, made of light-weight wool materials, tastefully trimmed. They are mostly in light colors. In dressing sacqne or kimono style; some with sleeves of deep lace. Trimmed with flounces, ruffles and lace. There are one or two in the lot worth $15 ; a half dozen that have sold for $12.50, but most of them are regular $6.00 values. The cheapest one in the lot was marked to sell at $4.50. If Q "7Q - Tour choice of the entire lot for Thursday .V if Shelf Paper ing regularly for keepers' Day frauds, sailed yesterday from Hongkong for Portland. McKinley is in custody of United States Deputy Marshal Kerri gan. McKinley was arrested in China, where he fled over a year ago. but be fore Kerrigan could get to China he managed to break Jail. Just where Ker rigan captured McKinley is not known. In order to bring McKinley back to America it waa necessary to get special consent from the Chinese government, because there is no extradition treaty with China covering the charge against McKinley. Big Blaze in Newton, Kan. NEWTON, Kan.. Jan. 29. Fire here early today that threatened the business district destroyed half a dozen stores, Only Three More Days of This Greatest Of All Clearance Sales-'Come on February Acct. earance 1WT HEMMED SHEETS of Beat Quality. Size 63x90, spe cial, each Size 72x90, spe cial, each ..80c .90c .$1.20 Size 81x90, spe- QC rlal. each Size 81x99, spe clal, each.... Size 90x99. spe cial. each,... $1.00 $1.10 LIN'ENE SHEETS, warrant ed to wear: particularly adapted for hotel and boarding-house use. With out seams down center: 2x2 y, yards, spe cial, each... Size 24x2 yds., special, each.... 80c 90c re half regular prices Special bargains Haviland China Soup Plates, 10 DECORATED SEMI-PORCELAIN Tea Cups and Saucers, J1 ff worth $1.60, the dozenV .vJU 9- inch Plates, worth $1.40, .7C dozen Dinner Plates, worth J1 Q $2.00, dozen pl.aiU Tea Plates, $1.52 values, Ckfn special ." JlC Meat Dishes, worth 95o, J J each ' C 10- inch Cake Plates, regu- 1A larly 25c each 1UC 9-inch Fruit Bowls, regu larly 25c each 1UC CHINA PLATES TRIMMED WITH GOLD BANDS.. 6-inch size, worth $1.50 7C the dozen OC 8-inch size, worth $2.75 t1 Af the dozen, special. . . . P evl Best quality paper, with lace edge. A 10-yard piece, sell for 10c ; special for House- - OC causing a loss of J160.000. The Lehman Hardware & Implement Company's build ing and S3 horses in the Thompson livery stable were consumed. COFFEE Five degrees of excel lence: good, better, fine; finer; finest: all Schilling's Best. Your grocer returns year moner If you don't like it. we par him. .