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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 28, 1908)
1 TIIE MORNING OREGOXIAX, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 11M)3. " . z . m "" ' ""MMrM"MMTTTMM"' t ACTRESS-AUTHOR SHOOTS HERSELF Mrs. Eleanor M. Cowper At tempts Suicide After Calm Preparation." TELLS -FRIENDS PURPOSE On Roooivins Leder, Announcing Intent. John Hood Hastens to Her to Find It Has Been Carried Out. NEW TOHIv. Nov. IT. llnc rll low to muffle tho report of a revolver. jirs. i.lcanor Mrrron Cowper. a tal ented playwright and actress, "hot ) eroelf In the rtKht temple today In an apartment In the St. R-Ki Hotel. The explosion of the curirldse was not hear.l. hut Mrs. Cowpor was rendered unconscious and la slowly rfylnff. Hf fore maklnir the attempt at self destruction Mrs. Cowper had written a number of letter, one to her lawyer. nother to the Coroner, a third to an undertaker, and a fourth to John llon.l. a friend. In the letters she ap prised the four persona of her Inten tl jn to commit suicide. Arrives to Kind Her Dying. At ' about the inoinent when Mrs. Cowper pressed her tinK.T to the triK cer the letter nildressed to John Hood was l.rliiK delivered. Mr. Hood read tie first few lines, grabbed his hat un.l r:.n to the St. U.-os Hotel. Tlie clerk secured a pxss key and luirried l the r..om of Mrs. Cowper. accompanied bv Mr. Hood and a maid. Tliev found -Mrs. Cowper lying In bed with the pillow- still over her head and the revolver clutched In her hand. The liedflnthing whs stained crimson. Invest is it Ion showed that Mrs. Cow per nail nilo careful preparations to end her life. In addition to writing a litter notifying her lawyer. County JiKlce H. K. Koyce. of Mlddletown, N. Y. to take charge of her body, she had ..rilered an undertaker to prepare It for burial, and hud written painstak ingly a brief autobiography. Her Own. Life History. The sketch stated that she was born In Kngland of American parents, and at the aue of three months came to this eountrv. Her maiden name was Kle.inor Merrnii. Her stage career b.-can in Boston In a production called Youth." Mrs. Cowper gave a list of various productions she had appeared In. She wrote four playa, which were produced on Broadway. They were; I'nirv Farm." "In I.ove." "A Broad way Favorite" and "A I-ast Rehearsal." Her attorneys say she had a good in come from royalties on these plays. She made iter first appearance on the stage In a Hoston theater in a play called Youth.'" in which the present Mrs. Catherine Clemmons llould e-ppeared. Afterward she. played in several of Charles Frohmnn's productions. Afford ing to her hlsiary. Mrs. Cowper was with "nnnl.i Havenport two seasons, and had this t- say of that engagement: She took an interest In me and pro moted me from a small part to that of leading" lady." Mrs. Cowper did not give the date ef her marriage, referring briefly to tie fact that her husband. Archibald Cowp r. was an actor, and that he died three years ago. Virtually her only home life was when she lived on the farm of James H. YValllck, at Middle town. X. V. -Mr. Wallick. who was 66 years old. collaborated with her in a number of the plays she wrote. Imitated IVallick's Suicide. Mr. Wallick committed suicide last April, and his tragic death seemed to have made a deep Impression upon Mrs. Cowper. He shot himself In the right temple. Mrs. Cowper tried to kill herself In identically the same manner today. The police endeavored to get Into telephone communication with Judge Koyce. of Middletow-n. and learned titat lie was on his way to Xew York, having received a letter from Mrs. Cowper saving that she intended to kill herself. He arrived at the hotel to rind the police In charge of the dy ing woman. In the letter that Mrs. o per wrotn to Judge Royce she asked him to notify her parents In Xew Hampshire of her death and to take charge of her body. She asked that her body be cremated. Trie police said that Mrs. Cowper was a prisoner, but she was not re moved from her apartmenfs at the ho tel, as the doctors said that she had small chance to live, and to take her to a hospital probably would hasten t lie end. WANT BOUNTY REVOKED F rig I Mi Iron Trade Aks Different Relations With Nova Scotia. SYPNF-V. X. 3., Nov. 27. Progress niHflo by 1oi-:i I iron and ntsH'l manufac turing interests In competition with th mant: fact urers In threat Britain nnonir tito Hritish io5nssinnn In the futh Pacific, has broupht about a move ment by the trade in But'laud to have revoked the bounty paitl hy the homo :m eminent to the Provincial producers. f; t'.if bounty is paid on each ton of pteel mined In tho Provinces, it enables the X-na Scotia producer, it Is aN?j?ed. t. underbid the home rival. Local steel plnnts are now operating- on a 24-hour schedule. SHOOTS GIRL, THEN SELF Married Man Tries Double Murder in rittsburg Resort. PITTSIU'RG. Nov. 27. A. P. Frankel. Jts years old. shot anil probably fatally wounded Id.i fanton. 2P years old, and then shot himself :hU afternoon in a re port here. Both are in a hospital In a critical condition. Frankel is a married man. has two chil dren and lived in Duqueane, a suburb. Miss Canton U said to have come from New York recently. Frankel wanted the girl to po with him to his home. KAISER WILHELM IMPROVES llullotln Issued From Palace Gives Kncouraging Kenort. BERLIN. Nov. IT. A bulletin Issued by the pi ysicinns from the new paiae at IVtsrlam thie afternoon announce an improvement in the condition of fcSnperor Willumi. who is suffering from a cold. Kis .MBiy was able, to pass several . hours out ut bed tiiis morning. " I Children s DayOlds, Wortman & KingAYco ALL GOODS CHARGED TODAY OR MON- ON YOUR DECEMBER ACCOUNT Last Day of "Baby Week" Store Open Tonight Till 9:30 5 " I i T7- lf yJKf II Toilet Wood Burning Outfits Complete Pyrog raphy Outfits, in neat bass wood box. $2.00 value, Collar and Cuff Boxes 25c Hasswood Boxes, to burn, for col lars and cuffs; 35c values, special .... Necktie Holders, to burn ; regular 23c values, IQp special I uu Needle Cases 15c Imported Cases in assorted sizes, reg ular 35c values. special, each. only. Sidecombs 3 5c vols. 20c Shell or amber Side and Back Combs. 35c val ues, spe cial, tor 15c ...20c Some Bis Specials in Children's Shoes Sensational - underpricing to effect a'elean-up of chil dren's shoes in short and broken lines. CHILDREN'S SCUFFER SHOES AND OXFORDS, in patent or kid leathers; a lot of about 40 pairs; worth from Qp $1 to $1.9.5; sizes 2 to 8; choice. . . Toll CHILDREN'S LACE OR BUTTON SHOES, in kid or calf leathers; sizes 6 to 2. About 100 pairs in the lot and only a few pairs of each style. We are selling them today at 50c' the pair less than regular. Sizes 5 to 8, on QQp sale at, the pair OOu Sizes Sy2 to II, special, pair $1-29 Sizes HVo to 2, special, pair $1.49 BOYS' SHOES In Milwaukee calf or vici kid; a lot of about 400 pairs. The calf shoes are made with high-grade, heavy-weijrht soles, with wide extension. They are quilted with brass, "S" style slugging and bottoms are fastened with brass rivets, securely clinched. Good leather inner soles. All sizes, and great bar pains at these prices. Sizes 9 to 13V2 at $1.49; larger sizes, $1.69 I-f OQ and .r Sale of .Caps and Tarns Children's headgear at unordinary pricings for today's selling. See window display at Fifth and Washington streets. In this sale there are Tarn o'Shanters of serge, fine broadcloth, silk, velvet, corduroy or bearcloth. They are made with 12 to 14-inch tops, handsomely em broidered with silk emblems. The colors are navy, car dinal, golf red, brown and white. We also include a number of bearcloth Polo Caps, plain or curled, in white, red, brown or gray. With this lot we. include our entire stock of children's hats at same reductions as caps and tarns. See prices below: $2.00 values for. . .$1.50 $2.25 values for. ..$1.59 $2.50 values for. . .$1.75 $2.75 values for... $2.00 $3.50 values for. . .$2.50 65c values for 45d 69c values for 50 75c values for 59 $1.00 values for 75 $1.25 values for 98 Fine Misses' Merode Union Suits 39c A splendid special in misses' "Winter weight Merode Union Suits; a prime quality cotton yarn, nicely finished; in sizes 1 to 7, and regular values un to $1.10 the suit, your choice todav. the suit. BOYS' RIB'D SHIRTS AND DRAWERS, ecru color, sizes 24 to 34; 65c values, for the QQp low price of uull BOYS' COLLEGE CAPS, in all shades and tints to match; regular 35c val ues, on sale for, each WO M E N'S FAST BLACK HOSE With double heel and toe, and chil dren's Hose in Winter weight ribbed fast black cotton; either one regular 25c grade; Friday, three pairs 17p for 50, or, per pair I I U "MERODE" UNDERWEAR FOR WOMEN We make a special feature of this splendid line ;,, mnrlprate-nriced errades.' They are long or short sleeves, high or low necks and knee or ankle length. Vests and rants at me Ce exceptionally low price of only 'a-i nn Union Suits, each $1.00 lu tne a 39C (' S'H.:;vv-j';f - .170 Toilet Pins 100 in Cube, large 1 1.1 linnli, 10c value, r special UU Ebony Hair Brushes Fine bristle Hair Brushes, with real ebony backs, reg ular values $2.50 each, spe at only.. $1.89 Pinaud's Roman Smelling Salts, assorted odors, 65c bottles, for nQp only .Owu 25c Tooth Powder 19c Cheney's Lister- ine Tooth Powder, 25e size, special . Safety Razors Star and Gem Safety Razors, in cases, regularly $2 to $10. Special to day at ....HALF ...19c Cr Worth to kJUIZS $40.00 at $12.98 Three hundred and fifty Suits in the smartest styles and materials such as you find in garments usually priced at two and three times this sum. They're made of fine broadcloths and handsome novelty suitings in a wide range of colorings and patterns. The very fashionable and graceful long coat style is strongly in evidence, but if you prefer the chic short model, we have that too, in Ihis assortment, priced as follows: All wool material, strictly man-tailored, from the best makers in the business. Values up to $40.00, phenomenally underpriced and offered at only See our immense line of Coats. Very S12.98 y f f y . bee our tmi Children s Coats cjrv smart garments for little ladies from 6 to 14 years old, at the lowest prices in Portland. Plain or fancy materials, trimmed or tailored models. Baby Week Ends Today Come, you mothers who care for savings ; this' chance to save will soon be gone. There are many attractive specials, and in addition EVERYTHING- IN THE INFANTS' WEAR DE PARTMENT IS ON SALE AT A SPECIAL PRICE INFANTS' LONG OR SHORT COATS Of Bedford cord or cashmere; regular prices $1.50 to $22.50 each, 1U Pj0 selling at THCe BABY BONNETS Tight-fitting style, of India Pr;ne silk or bearcloth; values from 60c to $4.00, at ,l MTII.C An Overcoat Sale We are determined to bring our splendid Overcoat Dept. forcefully to the attention of fastidious men. We will show the dressy fellows how to own a natty over coat at little money. Buy here and be the owner of an overcoat full of snappy style and splendid quality. Plain or fancy mixtures; cravenettes, overcoats or top coats, in all lengths and all the wanted colors. For Saturday's selling, we feature all of our overcoats regularly worth from $15 to $35 (fff at special prices. The regular h I I Q $ XI 5.00 erode selling for V $20 Overcoats 01 Q R special at only 0 ITIUU $25 Overcoats 01 Q special at only 0 I UlU J $30 Overcoats QOO PC special at only 0ZlU J $35 Overcoats 007 OK special at only UZ.I lU J r II '-. ; m Long Kid Gloves $1-48 Women's Kid Gloves, in 12 or 16-button lengths; good as sortment of street shades to select from, and in all sizes. Regular values up to $4 pair, spe-Ql MQ cial for only.O I ifO Women's Cape Gloves In 12 or 16-button length, $3.50 and $4 values, spe-01 4 0 cial for, pr. . 0 I iTU WOMEN'S SHORT KID GLOVES Two-clasp length, splendid grades, includ ing the famous Charles Perrins make; values to $1.50, selling at this nQp very special price, the pair 00 U Neck Ruchings 10c AVide or medium width Neck Kuching, 13K and 14Vi inches long, good color as sortment ; regular values to 30c 1 fl n each, at special low price of lull Pierrot Ruffs $1.98 fa WW 88c Made with ribbon ties, in black, brown, navv and white; regular 01 QQ $2.50 to $3.00 values, special O 1 1 U U With ribbon bands and bows, regular $1.25 value, at only. . Baby Week Specials KNIT BANDS With strip over shoul der; regular 25c values at 17, and Qp 15c value at onlv Uu INFANTS' SKiRTS Of fine lawn or nainsook; lace or embroidery QQ 1Q trimmed; reg. vals. to $4.50, at. . Uui I d $3.75 values, sale price $2.6S STOCKINET OR ROCHESTER WA TERPROOF DIAPERS Regular 47p 75c value, special low price of only. t U INFANTS' SLIPS Of lawn or nain sook; slightly soiled; values tn -1.75; choice" for onlv sfifi. 50. choice $2.49 Values to $9.00. choice .vo ur iiaui- S1.98 Bohemian Gold Glass for xh Less A superb assortment of this very artistic ware in some of the most called for articles priced aston ishingly low for Saturday selling. Anticipate your Christmas needs and select a nanasome giix Handled Nappies, 85c val- e rj ues, special .'..'c Handled Nappies, $1.00 values, special Handled Nappies, values, special . . . Round Nappies, 60c value. 40 Round Nannies. $4 val. S2.G9 Bound Nappies, $11 val. $7.33 Covered Bonbon Dishes that sell reg- ,,lciili- of 4:1 fiO on si!.. i.oo m Regular $1.75 values, for only $1.17 Regular $2.50 values, for only $1.67 Regulaar $3.50 values, for only $2.17 SUGARS AND CREAMERS Regu- Jo 07 lar $3.40 values, special for only HANDLED LEMONADES Regular $11.00 per dozen, special tor only. HANDLED LEMONADES AND PLATES Worth $20.00 the dozen, for the ex- OO ceptionally low price of only, dozen. P lO.OO FINGER BOWLS Regular $16.00 CIO f7 values, special at only pXV.Vf OIL AND VINEGAR CRUETS Reg. fi.-t Cfl $2.25 each, special for only, each P 1 $7.33 Tall Comports, for jellies, olives, candies, bonbons, etc. Regular $1.50 values, selling atj rr low price of only J)1ULF Tall Comports, worth $2 $1.67 Tall Comports, w'rth $11 $7.33 Flower Baskets, that sell regu larly at $2.90 eh.; spe-Jrt 07 cial at only I Flower Baskets, $6.50 qa 00 values, special only...P' Tumblers Sell regularly at $6.50 the doz.; special &a OO sale price, only ipctJJ Hundreds of articles to select from Vases, Plates. Decanters, Wines, Sherries, Whiskies, Jugs, Water Bottles, Olives, fancy shaped Nap pies. Bowls. Almond Dishes, Trays, etc., all one third less than regular price. We are exclusive Portland agents for Libbey Cut Glass. We have an assortment of over 600 articles and cuttings. Everything useful or ornamental at special prices. Name etched on every piece. New Lines of black or brass Andirons ; fine sets at specially low prices. , NEW LINE Electric and Gas Reading Lamps and Portables. Gas Lamps at $2.50 and up; Electric Reading Lamps at $2.75 and up. Mis sion Electric Lamps at $4.25 and up. Large line to select from. Veilings 17c the Yard These come in Tuxedo mesh with chenille dots. Colors are black, white, navy, brown, green, car dinal, etc.; values up to 45c the. yard, 17p on sale for lib Evening Specials 6 to 9:30 Only INFANTS' SLD?S 39c. Made of fine lawn or nainsook, trimmed with lace or embroid ery. Regular values toon 85c, at low price of onlyOCfC Regular values to a.eOj, at low price of only....00 Regular values to $2.25 QQ- at low price of only IOC CHILD'S KERCHIEFS Neat little Handkerchiefs with colored border, regularly worth 5c. each; special, 25 the e dozen, or two for WOMEN'S SUPPERS 98c. FeTt "RITnDers or Juliettes. in black or brown, hand-turn sole, fur trimmed, wortt sh.jo the pair, special only RUCHINGS 10c EACH Neck lengths in medium or wide ruchings, fine color assortment ; 13V and 14 inches, values to 30c the length ; after 6 o'clock they go at onlylvJC TOOTH BRUSHES 15c. Fine French Brushes, worth 25c each, special after 6 ati j low price of only IOC Christmas Booklets Fine for Sunday-school classes; nj 15, or two for. ...... C 3 BEAUTY PINS 25c. Very artistic patterns, in gold plated finish, that will wear well; worth 15c the set;e nftor fi tVippe sets for.-OC Cupid Pictures, in oak frames, special after 6 o'clock, for only, each OUC UNDERWEAR AT 49c. Men's Underwear, in gray der by ribbed cotton, all sizes and extra well finished; big value at 75c the garment; spe- AQn cial after 6 at only tC TALCUM POWDER 13c. A regular 25c can of Mennen's Talcum Powder, alter 6 o'clock for only, White Tar Soap For toilet or shampoo, worth 10c the n cake, for low price, only. . "c Acme Wood Trousers Hangers, special after 6, two 13c Ribbons In all the wanted shades for fancy work, etc., and in so wide a range of widths that any want may be supplied. Extra quality, all silk, on sale today at following low prices : One inch wide, 8c value, the yard, only 5J 2i4 inches wide, 2lc val., the yard, only 14 li8 inches wide, 10c value, the yard, only 7 2y8 inches wide, 25c value, the yard, only..l7 1V2 inches wide, 13c value, the yard, only 9 312 inches wide, 30c value, the yard, only 20 1 inches wide, 18c value, the yard, only..l2 4 inches wide, 40c value, the yard, only.. 27 Embroidery 39c Yd. Bands and Edges in sheer batiste, Swiss or nainsook, and widths from 3 to 10 inches. Take advantage of this sale of broken lines and short lengths; buy em broideries worth to $1 the yard OQft for the low price of only, yard UUU Great Sale of Laces Colored Lace Bands, Lace Edges, Ap plique Bands and Persian Trimmings, from VA to 41v inches wide. Val to $2750 yd. 4S Val. to $3.50 yd. 9Sg Val. to $6.00 yd. $1.98 Val. to $10 yd. $2.98 $1.50 Dress Nets 78c 45 inches Wide, for dresses or waists, dot ted effects, in black, brown, navy, 70 p white or cream; $1.50 value I UU Jf Stripe OlC herrin s in fancv silk worth from $1-$1.50 yd., sp'l today Silk is, piaias, cnecKs, herringbone effects and Dresdens in fancy silks; regularly Hip U I u
