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8 THE MORXIXG 0REG05IAX. TUESDAY, 3lAY 19, 1908. FACES JURY FOR DEATH OF CHILD Ab Hembree on Trial at Dallas, Charged. With Killing His Daughter. PRISONER COOL IN COURT Ten Jurymen Secured "When Second Venire Is Called Tillamook Peo ple Evince Great Interest in the Proceedings. UAI.LAS. Or.. May 18. (Special.) Ten Jurymen had been selected in the Ab Hembree murder case this after noon at S o'clock, when adjournment was taken until 9 o'clock tomorrow in order that a new venire could be se cured. A large number of Tillamook people are here to attend the trial as witnesses and interested spectators of thf'-caae. This Is the second trial of Ab Hem bree. the Southern Tillamook farmer, whose wife and daughter were found dead in the ruins of the farmhouse near Sand Lake, Tillamook County, and" who Is accused of murdering them and burning: the house to conceal his crime. Hembree was tried originally at Til lamook on the charge of murdering hlfe wife. The Jury found him guilty of manslaughter, calling it a "compromise verdict." Governor Chamberlain later paroled him, and he is brought to trial a second time on the charge of murder ing the daughter. The attorneys for the state are Dis trict Attorney J. H. McNary, J. E. Sib ley and Charles Talmage; for the de fense, McCain & Vinton and M. L. Pipes. The prisoner came into court looking in good health, and an air of deep interest was shown In his countenance, as he scanned every Juryman called. It is understood in Dallas that Hem bree is the son of Absalom Hembree, so tragically killed and scalped in the Yakima Indian War, 1855-1,856. Several Indian War veterans in Dallas were eye-witnesses of the killing of Hem bree. The prisoner Is a well-preserved man for his age, being about 60 years old, and appears to be able to stand well the nervous strain of his trial. ALBANY PLAN'S CELEBRATION ltaclng Meet Will Be Combined With Usual Festivities. , ALBANY, Or., May 18. (Special.) Al bany will celebrate the Fourth of July this year on a big scale and It will be the first notable observance of the day in this city In many years. A monster celebration to continue three days was determined upon last night at a meet ing of business men. The following com mittee on arrangements was named: E. H. McCune, chairman; F. M. French, J. Otto Lee, R. C. Churchill and W. A. Barrett. It is planned to celebrate on. Thurs day, Friday and Saturday, July 2 to 4, inclusive. Coupled with the . customary events of a big celebration. It is planned to have a racing meet during the three days and S. S. Bailey, a Seattle horse man who now resides in this city, has offered the use of his big track and train ing stables just south of Albany. Flans were already under way for a racing meet here this Summer, and it will now be combined with the Fourth of July celebration. Other athletic events are promised and active work will begin at once on plans for the celebration. JOAQUIN WILL CROWN QUEEN Poet of Sierras to Participate in the Rhododendron Fiesta. EUGENE, Or., May 18. (Special.) The programme for the Rhododendron Fiesta at Florence Wednesday has been arranged. The exercises will begin at 10 o'clock In the morning, when Joaquin Miller, "the Poet of the Sierras," will crown Queen Rhododendra, after which she will be presented with the keys of the seacoast city.- - Then will follow a tri umphal procession on the Siuslaw Riv er, led by the Queen and her maids-of-bonor. The principal address will be delivered at 11 o'clock by John Hartog, of Eugene. A basket dinner will be served at noon. In the afternoon the school children' of Florence will render a programme to be followed by athletic events. At 6 o'clock a clambake will be given on the beach, followed by a re ception tn the early evening and a ball at night. There will be an excursion the next day to the beach and lakes. CLAMOR FOR THE PAMPHLETS Voters Who Don't Get Them. Com plain to Secretary Benson. SALEM, Or., May 18. (Special.) -Secretary of State Benson has received numerous letters from registered vot ers saying that they have not received copies of the pamphlets containing the initiative and referendum measures to be voted upon by the people at the Jane election. Mr. Benson has sent copies to all registered voters, so far as he has received the ileus, and if any have not been supplied it must be because the lists have not been sent In or the Postofflce addresses given were not correct. However, he complies with all requests for coptee. and will do so as long as the supply lasts. At the time registration began It was thought that 100,000 copies of the pamphlet would be sufficient, but 136.000 have vt-n printed, and all will be distrib-' J ted. LIES 18 HOURS IN AGOW Man Who Fell From Train Found in Precarious Condition. PENDLETON, Or.. May IS. (Spe cial.) Charles B. Riley, the man who was picked up Saturday evening after lying In mortal agony by the side of the railroad track near Noltn Station fr 18 hours, is in a serious condition it the County Hospital. He was beat Iner his way East from Portland and fell from the top of passenger train No. 6 Friday night, about l o'clock. It was late the next evening before he was picked up, though some un known man passed the sufferer and re fused to give him a drink of water. Riley is suffering intense pain and has leveral ribs broken, but It la Impossi ble to ascertain the extent of his in ternal Injuries. He is 44 years old. Dony They Sold to Minors.. . . PENDLETON, Or, May IS (Spe- cial.) Four saloon men of Kcho and one of Adams were arraigned In the Circuit Court here this afternoon on the charge of selling liquor to minors. They all eutered pleas of not guilty, and will be tried at the next term of court. They are Gus Arp, of Adams; Cloyd Oliver, M. H. Gilette, Charles Morrison and F. G. McNabb, of Echo. GIRL'S PENALTY IS SEVERE Woman Who Weds Chinese Shot by White Lover. SEATTLE, Wash., May 18. A special from Vancouver, B. C. says: A tragedy occurred yesterday in the shooting of Edith Lemong by Tom Morey. The girl recently left Vancouver to live in New Westminster, where on Thursday of last week she was married to a Chinaman, the ceremony being performed by an Angli can clergyman. Saturday night the wo man left her Oriental husband and came to Vancouver. She took a room in a lodging-house, where she was followed yesterday morning by Morey. Morey spoke a few words to her and then opened lire with a revolver, five bullets taking CROSSED THE PLAINS TO ORE GON IN 1844. I . - F" f f , - i Sl J' V -J niisaiiiiiiniififtiAiii it Th Let C. E. Chrlsnian. Who Died Friday at The Dalle. effect In the woman's body and legs. She -will die. Morey walked away with the smoking gun In his hands and pave himself up to the first policeman he saw. BRING ALASKA TRADE HERE ASTORIA SUGGESTS STEAMSHIP LIXE TO XORTHERX. PORTS. Commercial Club Endeavors to In i terest Business Men of Portland and Astoria in Project. ASTORIA, Or., -May 18. (Special.) An effort 13 now being made to se cure co-operation on the part of the business men of Portland, Astoria and of Alaska In the promotion of a steam ship line to Alaska, and the merchants of Astoria ask that the merchants of Portland lend their most effective aid. J. H. Whyte. manager of the Astoria Chamber of Commerce, in speaking of the advantages Portland and Astoria ofter for such a line, says: An th Alaskan trade eituatlcm liow etands Puget Sound enjoys an undisturbed monop oly. The Interests of Astoria ana ort- lana are identical, lu xitLvmtr inuuucwf that could be marketed to the beat advantage hv AlasVra. Astoria can eell to Alaska gro ceries, fruit, vegetables, dairy products, poul try, and brick, while Portland can likewise eell to Alaska all of these products aa well as others. One authority estimates that the grocery business of Alaska alone amounts to JUO, OoO.WW a year. As either Portland or Asto ria is as near If not a little nearer to Alaska porta than any Puget Sound? port, it should follow that freight rate are as cheap from either one of the Oregon cities as from Pu net Sound ports. The promotion of a steamship line between Vhe mouth of the Columbia River and Alaska Is a small matter, and Ave or sir first-class mercantile firms could eeta'blish a line with out any trouble,- without any financial out lay whatever. Here le vhe plan by . wmcn sucn a nne nnulrt be established-: It to a. matter of com ment that there are many empty charters on the Pacific Coast at the present time. Now If five or six nrst-eiass nrms ftnouia get together and send salesmen to Alaska, cargoee com a do securea -in scrvajice 01 cnar terins; vessels to carry them from the Colum bia River. Furthermore, , there are a number of pro ducts Is Alaska, which could be brought to either Astoria or Portland1 wltfh great com mercial advantage. Among these 'might be Sientlonedi coal, and there are many passen ers between the States and AlaeHca who would prerer coming to vregor. lnsie&ai ox Puget Sound. LOOKING .. INTO GRAFT OASES Second Grand Jury in Thurston County Since Territorial Bays. OlAtaPIA, "Wash., May 18. (Special.) The second grand jury since territorial days in Thurston County convened this morning in the Superior Courtroom and 14 men of the original 17 "included in the call were- sworn in for jury service. The grand jury call was issued April 17 by Judge O. V. LJnn upon the written re quest of Prosecuting Attorney P. M. Troy, to investigate certain charges of alleged grafting laid against J. T. Thaoker and other citizens of Olympia. When the jury was -called this ' morn ing. Judge Mason Irving,, of Chehalls County, was On the bench, acting for Judge Linn. who has been holding court for Judge Irving for several days. Two cases were taken up today, both being criminal suits. HIGH &CHOOIi SAFE . LOOTED Taeoma Police Promise Sensations VTren Arrests Are Made. TACOMA. Wash., May IS. (Special. A score of bloodstains, a small axe and a screwdriver are the only clews to the burglars who broke into the High School last nle-ht and secured more than Slo1 In caslsnrom the office and several of the rooms. ' .... ; It is thought that the arrest of those responsible for the robbery will cause a sensation, as the present theory is that the work must have been done by some one familiar with what was going on in the school office. Can't Stand Liberty. . SALEM, Or., May 18. (Special.) One day on parole was all C. B. Atkin son, a convict from Umatilla County. could stand. He was let out of prison bv Governor Chamberlain last Satur dav. on condition of good behavior, and Immediately proceeded to get drunk. The parole was cancelled and he was returned to prison today. Tomorrow. Wednesday, wilr" positively be the last day for discount on East Side gas bills. PORTLAND GAS CO. Mauser flu glasses lor 11.00, IS CONDUCT vLE Sensational Charges Against Head of Reform School. SIMPSON PUT ON GRILL Ex-Employe at Chehalta, F. Ii. Pierce, Declares Investigation of Affairs at Institution Will Re . Teal Shocking Abuses. v SEATTLE. Wash.. May 18. (Special.) "Conditions at the Reform School fet Che halls are such as would shock civiliza tion. The new superintendent. J. S. Simp son, smokes, chews, uses improper lan guage and assumes Improper attitudes toward the boys, tlius setting them an ex ample that can 6nly prove demoralizing." said F. L. Pierce, one of the eight em ployes who resigned when it was an? nounced that J. S. Simpson was slated to succeed F. S. Thomson, the former super intendent. Mr. Pierce made the remarks at a meet ing of Presbyterian ministers held in this city this morning, and so forceful was his attack on Mr. Simpson that it was decided to appoint three ministers to investigate at once. Mr. Pierce charged Mr. Simp son as ridiculing the idea of reforming the boys, and that, once he takes hold, all the work of the past will be nullified, as it is not conducive to the moral advance ment of the inmates when they see the superintendent -. chewing tobacco,, using profane language, and in other ways be having In a manner shocking even to de generate. In concluding his remarks, Mr. Pierce said that an investigation will .reveal abuses that will shock civilization. ALASKA DEMOCRATS MEET Convention , Appoints Committees and Adjourns Until Today. SEATTLE, May 18. A cable to the Post-lntelllgencer from Juneau, Alaska, says: The Democratic convention was called to order at 10 o'clock this morning. Com mitteeman Casey and about forty dele gates were present In person and all three districts were fully represented by proxies. Z. R. Cheney was elected temporary chairman, and J. W. Bell temporary sec retary. At 3 o'clock this afternoon the report of the credentials committee was adopted, giving the first ' division 45 votes, second division 40 and the third division 29 votes. Ex-Governor A. P. Swineford, of Ketchikan, was elected permanent chair man and J. W. Bell permanent secre tary- Little fight developed over the appointment of the committee on rules and order of - business and platform. The convention adjourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow. A grand ball will be given by the citizenB of Juneau this evening in Elks' hall to the distinguished visitors. At present it looks like Major Strong, of the Katalla Herald, or Robert Jen nings, of Juneau, for delegates to Congress.- WATCHES TRIAL CLOSELY Chester Thompson Gives Every At- ' tention to the Proceedings: v TACOMA. May 18. It required only a short time to select the Jury before Judge Snell today to determine the question of Chester Thompson's sanity. The state Is represented by Prosecuting Attorney Rowland and Assistant Prosecuting At torney Davis, of Pierce County. The prisoner's father. Colonel Will H. Thomp son, and S. M. Shipley, appeared lor him, Chester showed much interest in the selection of the iurv. and his general manner was in marked contrast to the abstraction and indifference shown by him at his trial for the killing of Judge Emory. The prisoner was to go upon the stand this afternoon. The courtroom was crowded. ' CALLED TO TELL OF FRAUDS Umatilla Citizens, 150 Strong, S am mo ned Before Grand Jnry. PENDLETON, -Or., May 18. (Spe cial.) Fully 150. residents of Umatilla County have been subpenaed to ap pear before the United States grand jury In Portland May 25.' The proposed investigation of the alleged land frauds In connection with the Indian lands In this county is the all absorbing topio of conversation. . Crazy Man Scares Mothers. TACOMA, . Wash., May 18. (Special.) Yelling at the top of his voice as he raced madly around the city reservoir, in an attempt to escape an imaginary ene my, and running up to AlnBworth, where he lighted fires at the bottom of several telephone poles, a man who later gave his name its T. M. Shields started a small panic in that vicinity today. Shields appeared in the streets just about, school time and many mothers in the vicinity were afraid to send, their children to school until the man had been arersted. lie was committed to the asylum. Mrs. Jane Cummlngs. OREGON CITY, Or.. May 18. (Spe cial.) Mrs. Jane Cummings died yes terday at her home on Clackamas Heights, aged 71 years. . She suffered a stroke of paralysis about eight weeks ago. Deceased .was a native of Scotland and had been a resident of Clackamas County for 25 years. She is survived by a husband and two sons. Strennons Days for Candidates. OREGON CITT. Or., May Jg. (Spe cial.) This will be a busy week for the candidates for county offices in Clackamas, and every night -this week Republicans and Democrats will hold meetings at ' various points in the county. Governor Chamberlain will talk at Canby next Friday afternoon and in Oregron City the same night. . Gets Into Trouble Over Check. - VANCOUVER, B. C.. May 18. Deputy Sheriff Wheeler, of Seattle, left today with J. B. Oeden, arrested by local po lice on instructions from the Sound City. Offden returns to answer several charges of obtaining money under false pretenses, and for - passing forged checks. British Extradition Treaty. WASHINGTON. May 18. Acting Secre tary of State - Bacon and Ambassador Bryce.- of Great Britain, today signed a treaty which provides regulations for the extradition of prisoners and for sal vage and wreckage. More Voters in Clackamas. ' OREGON CITT. Or, May is. (Spe cial) The total registration of Clack- am as County Is 6401. a gala over two years ago of about 600 'voters. This is an Indication that the population of the oounty has Increased about 3000. I'KGE VOTES FOR - UM VKKSTTx- Xysia, Malhenr County, Club Stands Firmly for Appropriation. NTSSA, Or., May 18. (Special.) The Nyssa Commercial Club 'has come out with a strong resolution in favor of the University of Oregon appropriation bill. The resolution, which bespeaks the views of a large majority of the people of Malheur County on this Important matter, declares It to be the duty of every progressive citizen of the state to vote for the University appropria tion, and so to aid In the progress an6 advancement of the state. The resolu tions recite further: . The University etf OrL-on ! th Institu tion from which the advancement and standard of the wbole Pt&te of Oreron. can be pronely Judged and that without finances and funds it will foil to a low standard and entirely fall. The sum of X12C1.00O Is a very meager fund to carry on the work of a great state's hi it hem educational Institution, and. as compared with the appropriations grunica By our sister states and other states to carry on the work and ralae the stand ard of their universities, la positively penurious. CHAMBERLAIN MAKES REPLY Denies He Has Abused Pardoning Power While Governor. MEDFORD, Or, May 18. (Special.) To an audience that filled the Med- ford opera house, George B. Chamber lain. Governor of Oregon and Demo cratic nominee for United gtates Sen ator, neia tne attentive ear of nis lis teners for an hour and a half this afternoon.. He stated that at no pre vious time had he been greeted with as much genuine enthusiasm as dur ing the present senatorial campaign. He dwelt strongly on Statement No. 1. In the course of his speech he refuted the assertions made regarding . his abuse of the pardoning power. Fre quent applause indicated his popular ity among his hearers. ITALIAN PRUNES HARD HIT Suffer Worse Than Any Other Fruit in Lane County. EUGENE, Or., May 18. (Special.) Examination of orchards show that Italian prunes suffered hardest from the effects of late frosts. In some lo calities the loss will be from 25 to 75 per cent. On the higher ground there was no frost damage. Petit and Sil ver prunes are unharmed. Prospects are good for other fruit crops, especially apples, which promise a banner cron In Lane county this year. Smaller fruits give promfse of a good yield. Hops, gram ana nay look wen, ana the copious rains of the past few days were beneficial.. BAKER VOTES PAVED STREETS Citizens Give Council Authority to Provide for Improvements. BAKER CITT. Or.. May 18. (Special.) At a special election held here today for the purpose of mending the city charter so that the City Council will have power to order paving and other im provements, the result showed that 9u votes had been cast for It and 148 against. This is viewed by Baker people as a decided step toward advancement and im provement. The paving question here has been held back and beaten on dif ferent occasions because of the Council being unable to execute Its orders. It is now conceded that Baker City soon will have paved streets. UJflOX SEEKS RECOGNITION Aberdeen Longshoremen May Cause Trouble for Rothschild & Co. ABERDEEN. Wash., May 18. (Spe cial.) Representatives of Rothschild & Company, stevedores, who have estab lished offices here and have contracts to load five British tramp steamers due here soon, are likely to meet with op position from the longshoremen's union. Union wages will be paid, but the long shoremen desire to conduct their affairs in the name of the "union. The steamer Bowdoin, on her way up the harbor today, ran her nose In the mud fiats between here and Hoquiam, but got off at high tide. THE DAY'S DEATH RECORD Hugo Toland, Actor. PHILADELPHIA, May 18. Hugo Toland, a prominent actor, died sud denly this morning of Brlght's dis ease, aged 49. Mr. Toland arrived In this city last night from the West, where he had been playing In Lillian Russell's company. During the night he was stricken and was found dead in bed. SAN FRANCISCO, May 18. Hugo Toland was well known In this city, where he was born and spent most of his life. He was the son of Dr. H. H. Toland, pioneer physician and founder of the Toland Medical Col lege, now Incorporated with the medi cal department of the University of California. He was for some time a member of the Alcazar stock company and was popular both on the stage and in club and social circles. Prof. J. H. Coyner, Anti-Mormon. HOPKINS VILLE. Ky.. May 18. Professor J. H. Coyner, at one time president of colleges In Salt Lake City and Los Angeles, and who had lectured in all parts of the United States against Mormonism. died today in this city. He was 70 years old. General Bulnes, Chilean Veteran. SANTIAGO, Chile; May IS. General Wenceslao Bulnes. who took & prominent part in the Peruvian campaign, died here yesterdaj. SCHEME OF THE INTERESTS (Continued From Flrat Paye.) Roosevelt at heart, is too clever to advo cate taking the back track. It wou'J not abandon Rooseveltism. It would not swing all the way over to the other fac tion. But it would have "safe and sane' Republicanism. It would use Roosevelt ism, but not too much of It. It would compromise between the advanced rad icalism of the President and the frank and open hostility of his policies repre sented in the attitude of Senator Foraker. Will Change Programme. Mr. Roosevelt and Mr. Taft do not take kindly to this programme, and it is cer tain that they will not submit to It, If they have the power to thwart It,, and they believe they have. Tomorrow, Wednesday, will positively be the last day for discount on East Side gas bills. PORTLAND GAS CO. ParfMi fitting jCUkaaes SI at Uciuvi SUITCASES We Carry "Likely" GARDEN AND Free with every 50 feet of Hose we give a nozzle. The hose is so good we guarantee it for a year. 50-foot Dover Cotton, V2-inch $5.00 50-foot Dover. Cotton, -ineh $5.50 50-foot Chester Cotton, -inch 5jS6.00 50-foot Chester Cotton, -inch 6.50 50-foot Shalham Rubber, -inch $5.00 50-foot Columbia Rubber, Va-ioch S0.50 50-foot Columbia Rubber, -inch 6.00 50-foot Woodlark Rubber, Vo-ineh $6.50 50-foot Woodlark Rubber, scinch... $7.00 50-foot Oregon Rubber, -inch . . ; , $8.00 Hose Reels $1.00 Nozzles 40c Sprinklers .'. 25c to $1.25 Menders 5J and up FEATHER DUSTER SALE 14 - 16 - 200 special 200 WOOD ARD, CLARKE & CO Exchange 11 Fourth and Washington REBUFF FOR ANARCHISTS ATUOX IIAXii REFUSED TO EMMA GOMMAX. x". M. C. A. Auditorium and Mer rill's Hall Finally Secured lor Three liectures. After being rebuffed by the Arion Society, whlcn denied the use of Arion Hall to Emma Goldman for her lec tures, local anarchists secured the T. M. C. A. Auditorium and Merrill's Hall, where the high priestess of anarchy will appear during her coming visit. Her record as an apostle of discord and dynamite was too strong for the law-abiding members of the Arion bo- ciety, and they - showed their disap proval of Miss Goldman and her doc trines by refusing her the use of their premises. Local supporters of the Goldman theories were much annoyed over the refusal of the hall, but from the T. M. C A. they secured the auditorium without much trouble and the three lectures Miss Goldman plans to give here will be delivered as scheduled. H. W. Stone, general secretary of the T. M. C. A., says the organization's courtesy to Miss Goldman does not mean that the organization Is in any sense showing its approval of the doc trines f anarchy, for the association rents ie place to anyone who wants to speak there. "C. E. S. Wood came to us and hired the auditorium," said Mr. Stone. "We do not bar anyone who wants to lease the place for speechmaking purposes. In fact, we would even rent it to the RepublieanS if they wanted it." The lecture to be given Sunday afternoon In Merrill's Hall will he on Hard Coughs We publish the complete formulas of all our medicines. We are proud of them. We have nothing to conceal; no secrets to hide. Axjers Cherry Pectoral REVISED FORMULA If your doctor fully endorses your taking AyerV Cherry Pectoral for your hard cough, then buy it and use it. If he does not, then do not take a single dose of it. He knows all about this splendid medicine for coughs and colds. We hate no secrets I We publish the formulas of all our medicines. J. C. AVER CO., Manufacturing Chemists, Lowell, Mas. l4 QfT J7 Tuesday and Wednesday For two days more (Tuesday and Wednesday) we will sell any Suitcase or Handbag in the house for oncfourth less than the regular price. Every article marked in plain figures. 4 Also ladies' small Ilandbags and backstrap Purses, in black and colored leathers. Regular QQ $1.50 values. This sale "OC Tinsel, leather and kid Belts; values to 65c. This sale rC Agents for Cross Gloves and Leathers. Baggage CANADIAN MONEY TAKEN AT FACE VALUE LAWN HOSE This Week Only FAMILY DUSTERS 12-inch, regular 40c, special. . inch, regular 50c, special.. inch, regular 75c,, special.. Janitors' Dusters .29 .37 .49 tail feathersj regular $2, $1.47 $1.59 Feather back feathers, reg. $2.50, special One-Fourth Off on Ostrich Dusters. . "The Menace of Patriotism." C. E. S. Wood will pnpslde ana Introduce the speaker. The second lecture will be given at 8 o'clock Suday night, in the same hell, the subject being "What Anarchism Really Stands For." At the lecture to be given in the T. M. C. A. auditorium Monday night Miss Gold man will speak on "Direct Action: A Logical Method of Anarchism." BUMPER CROP PROMISED Warm Rains in Gilliam County Bring Joy to Wheatgrowers. ARLINGTON, Or., May 18. (Special.) Heavy rains throughout thia section of Oregon last night and this morning, together with hard showers a few days ago, have added many thousands of dollars to the wealth of Gilliam and ad joining counties. The weather is warm and the farmers happy. Everyone pre dicts a prosperous year for this part of the state. Aged Emperor Tired by Visits. VIENNA, May 18. Emperor Francis Joseph le again slightly Indisposed, and this has--made necessary the postpone ment of all audiences. The physicians say there is no cause for anxiety, but after the tiring duties connected with the recent visit of Emperor William and the German Princes, together with some slight symptoms of catarrh, it Is necessary for His Majesty to be care ful. Trying McOomas for Murder. LOS ANGELES. Cal.. May 18. The trial of W. P. McComas. the well-known min ing man and clubman, on the charge of murdering Mrs. Charlotte L. Noyes in her apartments on the night of February 28. began here today. McComas shot ana killed Mrs. Noyes while they were alone In the room late at nipht. There were no HANDBAGS NICKELED BATH- ROOM FIXTURES We carry complete assortment bath room fixtures at reasonable prices: Towel Bars 45 Soap Holders .50 Tumbler Holders $1.25 Sponge Holders $1.20 Toilet Paper Holders 50 Comb and Brush Holders. ..$1.40. Match Scratchers 35 Hooks, up from 20 Bathtub Seats, up from. .. .$1.50 Brackets, pair $2.00 Toothbrush Holders 50 Shower Rings, up from $2.00 Glass Shelves, up from $4.00 WOODLARK ROSE AND FRUIT SPRAY Death to all leaf -eating insects. Pint bottles 25 Quart bottles 50 Gallon can $1.50 Spray Pump and 1 quart Rose Spray $1.00 Woodlark Spray Pump 65 Sts. Home A 6171 ...w - . .1,1 C! . ..u;CD died Instantly and McComas telephoned the police of the affair and gave himself ,Un. He van te-rlmiGlv ,.,.-.. i . . . v, face with acid, which he says Mrs. uyes inrew upon mm. The defense will be that he fired the fatal shots while resisting Tne irenziea attack of the wom an. The murder created a sensation In ios Angeies, where Doth parties were well known and ,the trial is being watched with great interest. Tlip smallest auadmned In th. vniU l the pigrmy mouite of Siberia. A SPECIAL SALE OF Gloves, Hosiery AND Umbrellas AT J0&nnoris and 16-button-length washable Chamois, $3.00 VALUE, $1.95 -16-button-length black crenuine Kid, $3.50 VALUE, $2.45' 1-clasp P. & M. Cape Gloves, Dent shades, $1.25 VALUE, 95 Umbrellas and Parasols Recovered and Made Up. Men's Umbrellas, $1.50 value, 95 LENNON'S 309 Morrison, Opposite Postoffice. ECZEMA I.VSTASTLY RELIEVED. Instant relief for that awful itch! The itch gone the moment the sooth ing liquid Is applied to the skin! That is what oil of wintergreen, mixed with thymol, glycerine . and other "mild ingredients, will do for any skin sufferer. Try a free sample of this oil as com pounded in D. D. D. Prescription. We urge it and recommend it. and surely would not recommend it and offer it to our regular patrons if we did not know what D. D. D. Prescrip tion will do for skin sufferers. Call at our store for a pamphet or write direct to the D. D. D. Co.. 112 Michigan Si., Dept. 3. Chicago, for a free sample of the wonderful sooth ing liquid, enclosing only l1c to pay for postage and packing. Now don't fail to try this wonderful soothing re freshing liquid. Woodard, Clarke & Co. ATHLETES TO KEEP IN GOOD TRIM MUST LOOK WELL TO THE CONDITION OF THE SKIN. TO THIS END THE BATH SHOULD BE TAKEN WITH HAND SAPOLIO AH Grocers and DrocgisU. DDflDCV Carl: snick relief: rtmoTM all UftUrdl twellinr Ln I to 20 aars: SO la 0 days effects permanent curt. Trial trot mint riven Irm to .ufferers: nothing fairar. Jr. H. H. Ozeen's 6ano Box K. Atlanta. lA 12