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Newspaper Page TextTHE MORXIXG OREGOXIAX, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1908. T Prosecution Shows How He Frevented Annis' Friend From Stopping Shooting. MRS. ANNIS PUT ON STAND JVll of HuibHiiifs Murder Judge Refuj-es to Allow Attorneys to E.x hant WiflmV's Knowledge of Facts in Cas. FLUSHING. N. Y.. Ic. 17. Krf-derirk A. .-torm. a real estate dealer ' testified today In the trial of Thornton J. Hains, as a principal with his brother. Captain T"ter C. Ha in. In the killing of William K. Annis. that the defennant had In quired an to the whereabout of Annls shortly before the latter sailed up to the dock where b was hot. 'Thornton Hains stnpned talking about real estate and asked me where Annls mi," aid the witness. "I pointed out Anrds boat, then sailing toward the float. Point for Prosecution. Tt I tipon this statement of Storm that the prosecution binges its contention that the Hains brothers hunted up Annis for tiie purpose of killing Mm and that the ral estate Ininiiry at the yarht club a blind. Other important testimony was given by Charles Birchfleld. a friend of Annis. who declared that Thornton Halns drove Mm back with a drawn revolver when he sought to stop the shooting. Thorn ton Mains also drove Mrs. Annis from the float with th revolver, according to Birchfleld. Mrs. Annis Testifies. "Stand back. He known what Ite is doing. Pon't Interfere or you will get t'ie same thing."' were the words that Birchfleld testified that. Thornton Hain had used as he pointed his revolver at Mm. Mrs. William K. Annls. widow of the lain man, testified to establish the death of her husband. She will take the stand flga in. Admits Trouble With Annis. A new lignt on the case was shed this n.orrilnjC when Hains' counsel ad mitted that Thornton 3. Mains had had some troub with 'William K. Annls over the publication of a magazine ar ticle last June. It is said that the au thor submitted a manuscript to Mr. Kipley, owner of the magazine upon which Annis was employed. In July, and that Annls induced Ripley to re turn it. Counsel for Hains states that the dfendant then wrote a letter to Ripley, savin? lie knew why the manu script was rejected, and concluded with the words, "I will Bet even with him yt." It is said that the threatening, letter was referred to by Special Prosecutor M'hlte In h.'s opening address, accord ing to counsel or Halns. v.-lio further states that they will show that there was nu threat In the defendant's com munication and that episode simply in dicated Annls' feeling toward the au thor. Had Annis Discharged. lawyers state that they will prove Hains. some tim previous to this af fair, had Anni3 discharged from a po sition wi,h a publishing company. It will be asserted when the defense presents its rase that Thornton Hains and hts brother went to Bayside to locate a home, where the former's voting daughter. Molly, a sufferer from a throat affection, might have the benefit of tnecountry air. Model Gives Fale Inipre-.-ion. When court opened today. Justice Crane announced that he had decided against the use of the model which the defense had prepared to show the relative posi tion of the' parties at the time of the hooting of Annis. "It is clear." he said, "that this model Is out of all proportion and gives a false impression to the jury. I would suggest that you obtain a photo graph to show Its correctness, and then it may be used." Counsel for the dfenie noted an ex ception, and the State called Dr. John MacLeod to tite stand. His home is fn Flushing. He said he went to the Bay side Yacht (Tub on August 1G and found Mr. Annis lying on the float. "Dr. Houghton was there and there were several club members walking about. There were several gunshot wounds in Annis' body. I directed the removal of Annis to the hospital. I did not see Annis sfterwRrds." Pr. Joseph Bloodgood. of Flushing, tes tified that he attended Annis at the hos pital and related Hie treatment. Kevealed 20 Wound-. Annis was etherized, the physician said, and the examination disclosed about 3" gunshot wounds from entrances and ex -Irs of the bullets. Annis died from shock and hemorrhage. Dr. Bloodgood ("aid. One bullet made six wounds, the witness said. Mr. Mclntyre asked that- in view of the fact that the witnesses did not see Annls In death, the testimony be stricken out. Justice Crane .reserved decision. The prosecutor then called Mrs. Will iam K. Annis v the stand. She said: "I am the widow of William K. Annls. My name is Kllen Annis. I was present at his death." "Pid von see your husband die?" "Yes." V7 . !i.re'""- la. i - 7 t mm? Captain Peter C. Halns. DRAWS NET ABDU THDRNTDN That Is enough," said the District At torney. Mr. Mclntyre said that the District At torney should exhaust the witness upon all her knowledge of the case. Justice Crane said It -was not necessary. "Then I have no question." said Mr. Mclntyre. Charles A. Birchfleld. a member of the Bayside Yacht Club, testified that at the lul on the afternoon or August 15 he saw two men and a waiter talk ing One of the men was the defendant. Thornton Hains. when the witness came lin and engaged him in emversa tion about real estate. . nile they were talking Thornton Halns compan ion came upand called the defendant aside. The witness said he next saw the defendant and the other man walk ing down toward the dock. Pointed Ont Annis' Boat. "There was quite a little gathering on the Jock," Birchfleld testified. "There was Mrs. Annis, Mrs. Rockwell and Mrs. Nesblt on the dock. I think Mr. Funke was on the dock. I went down to the dock and talked with the defendant. He told me that lie had made no deal with Mr. Storm, a real estate dealer, who had been mentioned. "He asked me about the boats around there, and I said they were one design class. lie asked me if Annls had a one-design boat. He said he had one. and he wanted to know which one It was. I pointed out Annis' boat coming into the bay. lie asked me if Annis had to come in before the race, and I said that he did." Describes Shooting. Birchfleld described ' the shooting, after which he said: "The defendant pointed liis gun at me and said: "Stand back: he knows what he is doing.' "I moved a little forward, and the defendant said: ''Don't interfere; you will get the same thing.' " . The witness said he beard three dis tinct and separate shots and several others that came together. "The firing, ceased after the gun was pointed at me," said Blrchfield. "Annis then came from around the mast, and whether he touched the float I don't know, but he fell into the w,ater and two men pulled him out." Mrs. Annls Screams. Mr. Birchfleld satd that Mr. Annis came down the runway screaming. At the bottom of t lie runway the de fendant said something to Mr. Annis and pointed his revolver at her. She turned and ran back up the runway, still crying out. Birchfleld said that he Saw John Ton ning. the boatman, run up and seize Captain Halns by the arm. He said he couldn't tell the exact moment the epi sode happened, but thought It was Just after the shooting. The defendant then rushed over to Tonning. Pulled Annis Out of Water. "I don't know what was said or done, but I saw Tonning release the Captain. They pulled Annis out of the water and I went to call a physician." With the ending of P.ircl-.fleld's direct testimony an adjournment for recess was taken. Resuming the stand. Birchfleld was given a long cross-examination by Mr. Mclntyre. after the prosecution had asked Blrchfield if he had seen any women at the clubhouse when the two brothers arrived. Witness said he did not. Blrchfield said he attended an in formal meeting of club members In court after the Coroner's verdict, where the project of raising money for the Annis children was discussed. The sub ject of legal aid in prosecuting the case also was talked over. Mr. M.-Inryre sought to show that the witness talked .with Mr. Annls about the case and as to what testi mony he would give in the trial. "I hav met Mrs. Annls frequently. hut I did not discuss the case with her." said the witness. He had no ill feeling against the defendant. Have not your feelings changed ince you lear-ned what the deceased did to the wife of the brother of tie defendant?" "I object," said District Attorney Darrin. "Sustained." ruled Justice Crane. Object to Question. Mr. Mclntyre. Interrogating the wit ness on cross-examination on what con versations were held regarding real es tate. Mr. Blrchfield said that after Annis' boat had landed he did not no tice where Captain Hains was. and not tmtil he heard the pistol did he turn about. "When I heard the shot I turned around and saw a man crouching down behind the defendant and firing." "Did it strike you that the defendant was rushing to his brother to stop him?" An objection to the question was sus tained. Denies Hains' Remark. "Did you see the Captain's face? Didn't you hear the defendant say "He's crazy: don't Interfere with him. He mav do the same thing to you?'" "If he did. 1 didn't hear him." "What did he say?" "I understood him to say "Keep back, keep back: he knows what he's do ing.'" "Did you hear Thornton Halns say "I regret this as-much as any one. I have been trying to stop him for some time' ?" "I did not har him say that." Birchfleld said that Thornton Hains did not discharge his revolver. The witness was Interrogated In de tail with regard to the position of the boats at the float and the principals. Northwestern People In Xcw York. NEW" YORK. Dee. 17. (Special.) People from the Pacific Northwest registered at New York hotels todaj as follows: From Portland P. Kerr. J. G. Kann, W. W. Kann. at the Grenoble: J. P. Stanley, at Hotel Astor; F. D. Kribs, at the Imperial. From Spokane R. A. Jowers, at he Grenoble. Elegant stock of fitted bags and suit cases at Harris' Trunk Co. Note window display. Harris' Trunk Co. for -leather goods. PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS IN HAINS . - --via v 1 ' -i Mrs. Claudia Halns. T. Jenkins Halns. I I m - - HOUSE ASKS WHAT. PRESIDENT KNOWS Passes Resolution on Secret Service, With No Oppos ing Voice Raised. WILLIAMS WAXES ANGRY Imperative Demand That President Transmit Kvii1ci.ee and State Whether Prosecutions Begun Against Guilty Ones, if Any. WASHINGTON. Dec. IT. By unani mous vote the House today adopted a resolution presented by the special com mittee of five calling on the President for proof of his charge that members were fearful of an investigation by the Secret. Service agents. ' The committee submitted its report and recommenda tion Immediately after the House con vened. The House adopted the resolution with out a dissenting vote, and after very lit tle comment. Mr. Cockran (New York) suggested that it should be made appli cable to Congress as a -whole, and not merely to the House, but the change was not made. In reporting the resolution Perkins said it had been recommended unani mously by the special committee, ami said that as soon as the President should send In any information in his posses sion th'e committee would make another report for the consideration of the House. I-et's Know If Congress Corrupt. John Sharp Williams expressed the hope that the resolution would be adopted promptly. Williams said the committee would impartially report "on this, seem ingly unprovoked and unjustified attack upon the honesty and reputation of the legislative branch of the Government." "So far as the committee knows." said Williams, "there is not a scintilla of evidence to support that statement by the President. The committee has thought It would be fair to the President to give him further opportunity to pro duce testimony if he has, any. The American people have a right to know if the American Congress be corrupt." Such a procedure, he continued, would allow the. country, 'which, he said, "was the master of both of us," to exercise judgment in the matter. The special committee, lie said, wouio remain in session to receive, compare and weigh whatever competent evidence the President can furnish with fair and Just impartiality. Williams said the committee was act uated by a desire to be entirely just to the President. Resolution Is Imperative. Kiefer, of Ohio. wanted to know whether the words "if not incompatible with the public service" should not be In the resolution, as is usual on calling upon the President for information. This suggestion calld forth laughter, and Perkins declared the resolution, as word ed, was "a request for Information" and was imperative in its wording. Terkins cut off further discussion by demanding the previous question, and Sneaker Cannon calling for a viva voce vote, there was a chorus -of "ayes" fa voring the passage of the resolution, fol lowed by a dead silence when the "noes" were called for. The text of the preamble and resolu tion follows: Resolutions Cite Insult. 1 Whereas. There was contained In the sun dry civil bill, which passed .'onre at its last session and M-iim a law provision In reference to the employment of the Secret Service of the Treasury Department, and . Whereas. In the last annual message of the president of the fnited States to the two houses of Consress, it uat stated In ( leferenre to that provision: "It l not too much to say that this amendment has been of benefit only and culd be of benefit only to criminal classes;" and It was further staled, "the chief argument in favor of the provision was that the -Congressmen did not themselves wish to be Investigated by Secret Service men," nd It was further stated, "but. if this is not consiaereo. oesir- ble a special exception could be made In the law. prohibiting the use of the Secret Service force in Investigating members of Congress. It would be f:r better to do this than to do what actually dene and strive to prevent or at least to hamper effective action against criminals by the executive branch of th Government ;" and Whereas. The plain meaning of the above words Is that the nv.1"Hty of Congressmen are In fear of being Investigated by Secret Servic men and that Congress, as a wh'-le. was actuated by that motive In enacting the prevision In question; and. Ask Roosevelt for Kvidence. Whereas. Your committee appointed to consider these statements of the President snd report to the House cannot find in the hearings efore committees nor in the rec ords of the House or Senate any Justifica tion for this Impeachment of the honor and Integrity of Congress; anil. Whereas. Tour committee woold prefer. In order to make an intelligent and com prehensive report, just to the rresident as well as to the Congress, to have all the iu formstion which the President may have, therefore, be !t Resolved. That the President he re quired to transmit to the Hone any evl- TRIAL, style in design tban the loss Ih'e mahogany finish and golden Maissoclks SPECIAL AT $1.15 EA. Friday and Saturday in the Carpet Dept., sixth floor, your choice from several designs in these Footstools, mivered in high-grade Wilton carpet and all solidlj- filled; very good values at the above special. THE AUTO VALET AND GENTS CHIFFONIER - Are Splendid Gift Pieces for the Men, dence upon which he based bis statements that the chief argument in favor of the prrvlslm van that the t'onjeress-men Hirt not themelve winh to be investifcatert by Secret Service men. and also to transmit to the House any evidence connectins any member of the House of the Sixtieth Congress with corrupt action in his official capacity, and to inform tho House whether he has insti tuted proceeding's for the punishment of any mich individual by the courts, or has reported any such alleged delinquency to the House of Representatives. OFFER fvlAY BE OVERDRAW!. EXPENSES OF CHILDKEX IS CAt'SE OF APPREHENSION. Richardson's Suggestion for Trip Probably Misunderstood as to Portland's Bearing Expenses. CHICAGO, pec. 17. (Special.) Offi cials of tiie Chicago Association of Commerce admit that the offer made yepterday by Thomas Richardson, of Portland, to take 50 school children to the Xorlhwest free of charge miglit have been somc-tvhat overdrawn. Mr. Richardson made a glowinft speech, in which he drew a vivid picture of the wonders of his country and urged that children be permitted to visit that land of milk and honey, as it would be the best advertisement imaginable. "While he was making his speech, a conference was being held to consider the advisability of accepting the offer and to arrange for the transportation of the children. The secretary of the Chicago association had the impres sion that Mr. Richardson said the ex penses would all he paid, but this may hae been incorrect. What he probably did say was that the trans portation and expenses of the children would be a matter easily arranged. Thf association and the public think well of the plan and some method will probably be. devised to take advantage of the offer. The jilan most in favor is to make the trip a sort of reward for excellence in school work, selecting from all tho schools pupils who work hardest for the prize a round trip to Oregon, the idea being to choose HO pupils, or enough to fill a chartered car and aliow for caretakers. MOB HANGS INHUMAN FIEND Murderer of 13-Ycar-OId Girl Taken From Jail and I.jnclieil. LEXINGTON", Ky, Dec. 17. Elmer Hill, charged with the murder of Mamie Woinack, a 13-year-old girl In Adair County, was dragged from the jail at Monticello. Wayne County last night, carried four miles to Greasy Creek and there hanged to a tree. His body was discovered there this morn ing by passersby, who had heard noth ing of the mob's action last night. The mob worked quietly, coming from the direction of Adair and Russell Counties. Thi-y bro"ke down the Jail doors, dragged Hill out. he protesting his Innocence, placed him on a horse and took him to Greasy Creek, where he was given a chance to pray before being hanged. No shots were fired and no mutila tion of the body offered. The mob then quietly dispersed. The body was cut down this morning. After an assault. Hill killed his cou sin. 13-year-cld Mary Womack. in Adair County last week. Twico mobs formed to Lynch Hill but were prevented. Last night no warning had been received and the mob worked without real in terference. ELECT SIMON PRESIDENT Ifaylian Congress Vnanirnously Chooses Hint Chief Executive. PORT ALT PRINCE. Dec. 17. Gen eral Antoine Simon, the leader of the last revolution in Haytl. that resulted in the flight of President Xord Alexis from the capital, and who made his triumphal entry Into Port Au Prince ten days ago, was today unanimously elected president of the republic by the Haytian Congress. As soon as the result of the election became known the great crowd that had assembled outside the Parliament building broke Into cheers and sa lutes were fired from the forts and the Taytien government gunboats in the harbor. The other aspirants to the Presidency, did not come forward act ively. The reason for this course was A Fine Line of ockeirs In which is shown the best arm rocker designs in the mahosrany, golden oak and mahogany finish, with turned and square posts and legs high and low-back styles, with plain and fancy back panels; several designs having carved parts. The seats in most in stances are of the popular Saddle shaped pattern, although, a number are upholstered in .leather. The solid mahogany rockers display a little more expensive pieces dome patterns m oak rockers are priced as low as ;.f2."5. Friday 9 Safc'day t n "n -iw r l in me vroarery uepi. Decorated Salad Bowls, and patterns. Salad Bowls, special at Cake Plates, special at Water Pitchers in raised and signs; special at. each. . COMPLETE HOUSEFURNISHERS the fear that another outbreak of the disorder would result .in American in tervention. Recognizes President Simon. WASHINGTON. lec. 17. Instructions were sent by the State Department to day to Amr-rican Minister Furniss, at Port an Prince, to accord recognition to the new government of Hayti, head ed by General Simon. Deprive Militia of Arms. CAPE HATTIEX. Dec. 17. The Ameri can cruiser Tacoma arrived here yester Large Size NO. 2 IRON WAGONS 14x28. $1.50 Our Store Will Remain Open HONEYMAN HARDWARE CO. J H in i K w . OS fn o g, w HE SPECIAL HOLIDAY SALE ON A $10,000 stock of Pure Food Wirtes and Liquors at almost 50c on the dollar. HERE ARE OUR PRICES IF YOU NEED OR USE ANYTHING IN THAT LINE, GIVE US A CALL. 1000 bottles of Scuppernong Wine, regular $1.00 a bottle, at 50? 1000 bottles of Pineapple. Lemon and Rock and Rye, regular $1.25 a bottle, at : 65tf 1000 botles of Old Tom Gin, regular S1.00 bottle, at . .' 50 1000 bottles of French Cognac, regular $1.50 bottle, at 75 1000 bottles of Blackberry Brandy, regular $1.00 bottle, at 50 1000 gallons of old California Port, regular ?2.00 gallon, at S1.00 1000 gallons of old California Sherry, regular $2.00 a gallon, at 1.00 1000 gallons of old California Angelica, regular $2.00 gallon, at 1.00 1000 gallons of old California Tokay, regular $2.00 gallon, at $1.00 1000 gallons of old California Grape Brandy, regular $4.00 gallon, at .S2.75 1000 gallons of old Kentucky Whisky, regular $4.00 gallon, at ' 2.75 Special, 1000 bottles of fine Rye Whisky, regular $1.00 bottle, at 50 Lake Erie Wine and Liquor Co. Telephone Main 70. 234 FIRST STREET, CORNER MAIN W H M W w H W H C5 Toalt Tables ebcs Are' very much in demand at Hie Christinas season, and a sensible gift that any woman will appreciate. Ours is an attractive line of Toilet Tables shown in the mahogany, birdseye maple, golden oak and curly birch stylish designs, with round, ova! and square pattern mirrors. From these a pleasing selection can be made, to match other bedroom pieces. low as : f Cake Plates in fruit and floral 35 and 50 25 and 35 hand-painted lily and poppy de 3S day from Port au Prince and olher coast ports to remain until the completion of the election of General Simon. Xo serious disorders are anticipated, but in order to be on the safe side some of the followers of General Kirnim have been placed under arrest, and a local militia organization has been temporarily deprlved of its rifles and ammunition. Take Roy From Tramps. TOS AXGKL.KS. Cal.. Dec. 17. Frank Reed, ftged 17. who pays his home is in Portland, where his father is a Southern Pacific Railroad engineer, has been res cued from hobos and sent to the reform ON BOY VEHICLES WE ARE CLOSING OUT OUR STOCK OF AUTOMOBILES COASTERS HANDCARS AND WAGONS For the Season. ALSO TOOL CHESTS WORK BENCHES AND SCROLL SAWS Every Evening, Commencing Saturday, 19th, Until Christmas. WINES AND LIQUORS Souie very pretty designs as $12.50 CoocBi Covers In the Drapery Section for to day and tomorrow is offered a full-size Couch Cover in heavy washable fabric, fringed all around, in stripe pattern and desirable colorings. Special at $1.65 COMMENCING MONDAY, STOKE WILL BE OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL NINE O'CLOCK school at lone by Judge Kwing, of tiie Superior Court. Reed and a youth nscd !fi, named I,ouls Althoff, were picked up at Ventura amid a gang of tramps. The Portland hoy seemed to he unilor the .apciiil protec tion of a husky yosman. lle stat-d that he had b.-cn away from home eight mouths and had traveled with tiie yegg man five months. Ho seemed gladly to welcome the chance to so to a reform school and learn a trade. Tomorrow ami Monday hist days for discount on l-'-ist Side gas bills. Don't overlook cas appliance aie. TOOL CHESTS $5.00 TO $20.00 I - . ?fcr ,v.':'.".