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TITE MORNING OREGONIAN". MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1908. PETER HIS NOT ABLE TO TESTIFY Counsel for Defense Says He ' Cannot Be Called as Wit ness for Brother. :OWPf PLEA TO BE INSANITY ifay Affect Defense of Jenkins Hains in Light of Court's Deri I slon M to Insanity of Principal in Relation to Accessory. I- NETW YORK, Dec. 27. f Special.) 'With tomorrow the defense In the ' Hains murder case will begin to take 1 testimony, and while It will undoubt J dly be with the purpose of contra- dieting- the evidence submitted by the prosecution during: the last two weeks, It Is probable that much that Is new will be offered. 1 One matter that came out yesterday was the assertion that Captain Peter ' C. Hains. Jr.. will not be called as a witness in his brother's behalf. Within the last week John F. Mclntyre, coun sel for the brothers, says he has had an examination made by experts of , the mental condition of the array of- Ttcer. and this Inquiry, he says, has J convinced him that In no circum- stances can Captain Hains appear as J a witness. ' To what extent this examination will f iffect the status of Captain Hains . when he comes up for trial. Mr. Mc Intvre would not .say yesterday, but it is supposed that he will plead In sanity and then appeal for the ap polntment ot a commission to decid as to the mental responsibility of th Captain. It was pointed out yesterday that - an establishment of mental Incanacit 'of the Captain will destroy one of th principal lines of the defense In th light of Judge Crane's statement that ' Insanity "of a principal would not be held to affect complicity of an acces sory who fpiled to take every possi ble means to avert the commission a crime. Mr. Mclntyre and Mr. Shay may ap , pear as witnesses today to testify tha the prisoner had no conversation wit Policeman Fallon at the time of th inquest. cause the weather was so unpleasant as to prevent anything like a crowd of shop pers that she chose so disagreeable a day to be out in the streets. Along the muddy thoroughfare she trudged, looking Into the ehop windows and making purchases here and there as her fancy tempted her. The Princess was very plainly dressed In a dark gray tailor-made costume with a narrow pablo stole, a black hat. and with a tiny bunch of vlolcvts at her breast. She went Into a celebrated French sweetstuft shop first, and as I was re turning, about an hour later, I saw her going Into an old curiosity ehop where they make a specialty of miniatures. That ended her work, for immediately after that she came to the shop door, got a commlselonaire to whistle for a taxicab, had some small parcels bundled In after her, most of them propably being sent home ty carrier, and returned to Buck ingham Palace, presumably for luncheon. The Princess while 1 saw her seemed to be perfectly unrecognized except for one J or two personal friends whom sne met going In and out of the shops without any more attention than is paid to any or dinarily well-dressed woman In society. BILL IS CAUSING ANXIETY MAY BE XO RIVERS AM) 1IAR BOKS APPROPRIATIOX. Much Importunity Going On From Various Sources Directed at Congressmen. WASHINGTON. Dec. IT. Whether there will be a rivers and harbors bill during this Congress is a question of 3IRS. HAINS WILD TESTIFY Captain's Wife Volunteers Service as Witness for State. NEW YORK. Dec. 27. Mrs. Claudia LIbhey Hains. the cause of the shooting of William E. Annls by her husband Captain Peter C. Hains, Jr., at the Bayside Yacht Club, has come from Boston and gone to Jersey City, to be within call should she be wanted as witness for the prosecution In the trial of her brother-in-law. T. Jenkins Hains. A member of the staff of District At torney Darrln brought Mrs. Hains from Boston. A dispatch from Boston today says that Mrs. Hains mother, Mrs. Charles Llbbey. also has left her home in Winthrop, and it Is thought that she, too. has come to Xew York. Mrs. Hains came to New York as I volunteer witness. Before leaving Bos ton she said to a friend there: "If I thought that Thornton Hains would escape the punishment that is due him, I would willingly go to New iOTK and tell what I know. If District Attorney Darrln wants me I shall place -' myself at his disposal. It has been ; said that I fear cross-examination. That Is not true, and if I am called they may 1 cross-examine me as much as they line. EDWARD RUNS THINGS Humors That He Needs the Prince Help Are Unfounded. . LONDON. Dec. 26. tt was stated yes ; terday with all the appearance of inti- . mate Knowledge that during King Ed wara s inness the Prince of Wales has , Deen transacting affairs of state; that i he had. Indeed, been doing so to a cer- tain extern ror some years past. Mention was also made of a desk be f ivra in me ivmirs private room , mi iuo rniicu a convenience, and gen ' erally the Impression was given that , the King was devolving many of his i duties upon the Prince of Wales. t A a story of this sort may have i reacnea your side, 1 can tell you that ' nothing oould be more absurd. I know , as a fact that there is no desk at Buck mgnam raises ror the Prince's use. The rnnce or Wales is at present enjoying gona spore in me country instead of sitting at a mythical desk in Bucklng- I nam raiace. burn an arrangement j would be the last that the King would , consent to. The only way In which the i King has sought the Prince's assistance, and this with extreme rarity, has been In taking his place at a levee. Prince, Himself, Very Busy. J That the King should have come from i Brighton to Liondon for an investiture ceremony the other day surely shows i his reluctance to handing over any of ; hie proper functions to the Prince ex ' cept under the most pressing necessity. The Prince of Wales, It may be worth ! saying, has more engagements of his . own than he can conveniently cover. J His health Is not very robust, and he is , glad to get away into the country as J often as his numerous duties will allow . him. The King has benefited very much from ', his visit to Brighton, and Brighton has benefited greatly from the royal visit. The J hotels are full, and I am told that the t Hotel Monopole In particular has hnd a ' great many more applications for rooms ; than are available for the Christmas holidays. But that is by the way. The King. I am told, is now in the best of i form, thoroughly restored to heahh and looking forward to spending a happy Christmas at Sandringham. where he goes i on Monday. the Queen preceding him j there today. Her Majesty had Intended going there ' earlier in the week, but her Christmas ' shopping has occupied her much longer than usual. This: annual task the Queen ; thoroughly enjoys. Of course, most of her shopping Is done within the walls of ' Buckingham Palace, the tradesmen bring ' lng up tiielr goods In vans, because were i she to do all her shopping In person it .'Is to be feared the shops would be . mobbed by he curious wanting to see what the Queen bought. But she really i likes nothing better than going about practically unattended, having with her ! only a lady in waiting and perhaps her daughter, the Princess Victoria. ' Prlcess Doe9 Shopping. Princess Victoria, too. likes walking ' out alone. I saw her all by herself In Bond street Thursday morning doing some .'Chrkfcnaa shopping. It .was probably ie- t V , - - ' Jesse R. Police Cook, New Chief of San FranciMCO. of much concern to members of both houses. In accordance with the usual custom of passing such a bill only once every two years, no effort was made to pet one through the last session, but it was gen erally understood no obstacles would be placed In its way at the second session. Now the committees having charge of the question find themselves confronted by a constantly growing deficit in the Treas ury, with the result that It Is quite im possible to give any satisfactory assur ances to colleagues, who, like themselves. want legislation. Knowledge of the situation Is, however. having but little, if any, influence in caus ing a diminution of the pressure, and the Importuned ones are urging the pros pect of improved business conditions. Senator Frye, chairman of the Senate committee, and Mr. Burton, who holds a like position at the head of the House committee, are giving due credence to these reports, but so far they are unpre pared to say what will be done. There is a clamor for enterprises which tentatively have been promised. New and old projects would call for the imme diate appropriation of about Jl'5.000,000. If a bili Is undertaken, there will be a strenuous effort to get authorization for advocating the deep waterway from Chi cago to the Gulf. This is regarded as an essential part of the plan for the Im provement of the Inland water courses. and if it should be undertaken In earn est the advocates of the new departure would find In It reason for much encour agement for a general advance. Agents Royal Worcester Corsets; Model for Every Figure That Is Normal Great Sale of GOODS CHARGED NOW &Q ON JANUARY ACCOUNT OLDS, WORT MAN & KING Agents for Ladies Home Journal Patterns Sole Agents Libbey Cut Glass Embroideries Nainsook and Swiss Cor set Cover Embroideries and 17-in. flouncing, with bands to match. The best lot ever offered in . Port land, and values that stag ger belief. Regular 50c values.. 29 Regular $1.00 values 49 Regular $1.25 values 69 Regular $1.75 values 89 Gloves $1.89 Women's 16-Butt'n Length Kid Gloves In broken lines ; not all sizes in each shade, but all sizes in the lot; regular values up to $4.00 the pair; qq choice for only, pair.liOd 50c Hose 19c An odd lot of Women's , Im ported Hosiery, in fast black, cotton, medium or Winter weirrht; plain black, boot lace or colors.' Values to 50c A n the pair, at low price of. . I Ju 50c Lace 10c Oriental Laces, in white or cream, lace bands, galloons and insertions, in white or cream, applique trimming, etc. 4fn Values to 50c, at lUG Smart Shoes Black Suede Pumps, with pat ent ankle strap, for smart evening wear ; shoes to match the new taupe gowns; just received a new stock of tan rubbers for wear with Winter tan shoes. A Tremendous Four-Day Sale We usher out the year with a grand quadruple sale A galaxy of bargains that will wind up a successful year's business in a blaze of bargain glory Plan to came early A Grand Garment Clean-Up Almost unbelievable bargains from Portland's largest ,and best-assorted stock of women's modish attire. Buy your apparel while this sale is on, for the opportunities to save are tremendous. Every Suit in the entire stock on sale at prices sharply reduced. Every Coat that we own opera, street or raincoat is on sale at specially reduced price. Silk Petticoats are lower than they have 3Tet sold this year. Women's Waists at small prices that will amaze and delight every one with a waist need. Skirts are selling for less than the cost of the material. Big Reductions on Costumes, Evening Coats, Evening Gowns, House Dresses, Kimonos, Bath Robes, Furs. BAB Y WEEK! BAB Y WEEK! The third month-end sale of needs for the young Americans of Portland. Mothers who profited by these two former bargain events will need no urging. Let new friends come and share in the savings this time. Infants' Hand-Made Slips and Short Dresses, made of fine lin ens and nainsook's, with dainty hand-embroidered yokes; val ues $1.75 to $12.00. Ufff Choice for -. I yJTT Infants' Capes and Coats Long or short, made of Bed ford cord, cashmere and silk; daintily trimmed ; ages Q months to 3 years ; regular val ues $1.50 to $30; 1 f selling at W'' Portland's Largest Sale of Fine Dress Goods Is in force. Ten thousand yards of very desirable dress fabrics in the greatest store this splendid dress goods section of ours lias ever offered. Pav 194, 49fS 79, 98? or $1.48 for very fine novelty goods, or buy silks as low as 39. 20,000 Pieces of Muslin wear at Half Price Exquisitely beautiful Lingerie in a sale marvelous for immensity of assortment and excellence of values. Produced by makers who know how, who put the utmost care on cut and finish of fine garments, and who make them from the best materials. Nightgowns, Drawers, Corset Covers all sorts of garments. Four 0 DS days' sale at I " ' Blankets $4 75 Fine white wool Blankets in large size; pink or blue border; $6.00 val-QA 7C ties, at, per pairUTil J $3.25 vals., sp'l, pr. $2.50 $7.50 vals., sp'l, pr. $5.75 Napkin Sale Large size all linen Napkins, slightly soiled from handling. Regular $2.50 grade, CJQ 1 Q special, the dozen 01 I 3 Reg. $:.25 grade, dozen $2.88 Reg. $4.00 grade, dozen $3.49 Reg. $5.00 grade, dozen $4.40 Sheets at 45c 200 dozen full-size Bed Sheets, extra weight, good quality, made without seam in the cen ter; for four days, priced Jl P at. ench, only tyuu Comforters Ten dozen fine Comfort ers, covered with figured silkoline and filled with pure white cotton. They are soft, fluffy and warm. Handsome comfoi'ters at a low price; $2.25 (M PC values at only. . U 1 1 Du Terry Cloth Imported Turkish material for Bath and Lounging Robes, in plain colors or wide choice of fancy patterns, HALF PRICE WAISTINGS All wool, also wrapper flannels; 40c OC and 50c vals., at, yard... Zuu Muslin 9c Yd 1000 yards 4-4 full-bleached Muslin; strong and durable. soft finish for the needle. Splen did quality; 12Uc value: n four clays' price Ju REGIE IS FEARED Alleged Wifebenter to Get Hearing. OREGON" CITV, Or., Dec. 27. (Spe cial.) Charles F. Sutton, who was ar rested on Christmas eve in Portland on charge of beating his wife at their home in Island Station, near Milwaukie. ill have a hearing- Monday In the Jus tice Court. Sutton is a barber and has been working In a shop on Alder street. He stoutly denies his guilt, and pro- ested against having to spend Christ mas In the County Jail. Chief of Police Cook, of San Francisco, Is Strict. READS AND TALKS CHINESE As Sergeant, Cook Was Known by Orientals as "Man With Kvil Eye" and Is Opposed to Chinese Gambling. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27. (Special.) Although Jerae B. Cook, the newly ap pointed Chief of Police of San Fran- nlsfn has made but one official move slifce being sworn In on Saturday noon tha naming of Sergeant Thomas Atchin son as his successor as property clerk, the entire tenderloin Is looking forward LATEST PHOTOGRAPH OF CENTRAL HAINS MURDER TRIAL FIGURE IN i , . . - .- . - ... "'- Si4" SAW. - v. :; , f , ? JUtv.:-......: -"; .3 rtAlDIA n.AI.NS. to a closing down of Its privileges in the future, and it is expected that strict or ders to that effect will be announced at once. It was as a sergeant in charge of the Chinatown squad that Chief Cook gained his reputation as an officer. Able to read and write the Chinese language, he has long been known to the Orientals as the "man with the evil eye." because of his ability to ferret out gambling and to prevent highbinder wars. He is strictly opposed to gambling among the Chinese and the word has unofficially gone out In that quarter that the games must be closed. Since the death of Chief Biggy the highbinders have been clashing on the streets, but it Is expected that there will be no more of that. For months- the Rarbary Coast district. where the dives are located, has been violating the city ordinances about as it pleased. But even the diveowners admit that they expect Chief Cook will rigidly enforce the music ordinance, which pro vides there must be no mupic in the dancehalls after 1 o'clock in the morn ing, and they also fear other restrlc tions that will tend to diminish their business. When Chief Cook was sworn In he was granted a leave of absence as a sergeant for such period as he may re main the Chief of Police, in order that he will not lose his pension and civil service rights. Chairman Cutler, of the Police Commission, assured him the en tire support of that body and declared that the new chief would be unham Dered by any one In carrying out his duties. It has been hinted that Captain of De tectives Kelly may be displaced by some friend of Cook's, but It is not expected that there will be many changes , in the department as a result of the change. LUMBER DEALER IN TOILS was In peed. Mrs. Dolph stated that the first news she received of her husband's whereabouts was on the arrival of the draft. MEMPHIS MAX UNDER ARREST IX BAY CITV. VICTORIA BALE SEVERE TELEGRAPH AXD TELEPHONE WIRES STILL DOWN. Fears Felt That Shipping Suffered Heavily During Storm Off Vancouver Island. VICTORIA, B. C. Dec. 26. (Delayed In transmission.) Telegraph and long-distance telephone wires have been down all day as a result of yesterday's storm, and although no shipping disaster has thus far been reported It is feared that when communications with the west coast of the Island is restored a different story may have to be told. Yesterday was characterized by a suc cession of storms which did considerable damage In the city. The wind at times reached a voloclty of 60 miles. The storm was forecasted by a low pressure extend ing along the Vancouver Island coast and It Is believed at the meteorological station here that the worst storms will be found to have raged along the Island coast. Along the waterfront the scone was an exceedingly wild one. The waters off the Dallas road lashed against the shoreline. The water was dashed up onto the road and threatened the seawall, part of which is reported to be undermined. Not for years has there been such a wild scene off the Dallas road, windows were broken in several houses. In the city, signs suffered. The Driard perhaps had the worst experience. Its electric sign on th roof was bent over and laid pros trate. In shipping circles the warning of a weather prophet on the sound that there would be sever storms on the 23d and 25th and again on the 26th Is receiving some attention. The first two have ma terialized, but the warning was that the last one would be the worst. Shipping men ro on ths look out M. A. Dolph Accused of Embezzle ment Says Mind Js Blank Since Leaving Tennessee. SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 27. Captain of Police Perry, of Memphis, Tenn., ar rived hero today to get V. A. Dolph. a partner In the Neals-Dolph Lumber Company, of Memphis, who has been Indicted in that city on a charge of em bezzlement and was arrested here upon telegraphic advices from Tennessee. Cap tain Perry stated tonight that he expect ed the papers for the extradition of Dolph andi will at once take them to Sac ramento for the signature of Governor Gillett. Dolph has several friends In this and the surrounding cities and with one of these, James B. Sloan, of Berkeley, he has been staying since his arrival on the Pacific Coast, some weeks ago. It was at the Sloan home that he was arrested. His wife arrived from Tennessee last Monday and when she heard of his ar rest, at once instituted proceedings for his release on a writ of habeas corpus. Hearing Is set for Wednesday and the bail was yesterday placed by Superior Judge Cook at $3000. According to the story told by Dolph, he has no recollection of his actions since leaving his home in Memphis on the morning of November 10 to go to his office until he suddenly awoke to find himself In San Francisco. He at once called upon a friend, C. K. Mcintosh, vice-president of the San Francisco Na tional Bank, and by means of a draft on his firm, which was honored by the bank, secured the funds of which he Mob Rochester, Insurance a Xovelty. (N. Y.) Democrat and Chron icle. A genuine novelty in the way of Insur ance has Just been introduced in Lon don called "mob Insurance." It is taken cut by merchants against possible losses through rioting or looting by mobs. This does not mean that merchants fear the suffragettes are about to burst al'. bounds and inaugurate a reign of terror. Protection Is rather sought against the violence of the unemployed, who are un usually numerous in London this Fall, and are likely to- become more so a Winter approaches. The most active de mand for this queer insurance is In the vicinity of the Parliament bullilngs, which would naturally be the objective point of a mob Incited to make a demon stration against the authorities. Noth ing may occur to justify the fears of the merchants who are seeking this form of protection, but it is highly significant of conditions in the world's metropolis. MINERS TO LEARN RESCUE GOVERNMENT STATIONS TO ESTABLISH OF EXPERTS. Vlierein Girls Are Superior. Professor Thomas of Chicago University In the American Magazine. At an early age the boy begins to prac tice on the outside world with his hand and eye, and while he is throwing, cut ting, hammering, calculating distance and playing competitive games, the girl Is sitting at home in a pretty frock. But In activities not requiring great strength and speed the boy Is not sueprior. The fastest typewritist In the world Is today a woman: the record for roping steers (a feat, where the horse does the heavy work) is held by a woman; and anyone who. will watch girls making change before the pneumatic tubes in the great department stores about Christmas time will experience the same wonder one feels on first seeing a professional gam bler shuffling cards. Will Be Ready to Go Any Time to Disaster and Will Give Instruc tion in Appliances. WASHINGTON. Deo. 27. Cnrrrtna out plans to reduce the number of fa talities in coal mines, the United States Geological Survey Is about to establish rescue stations in the principal coal fields of the country, in addition to th experiment station now located at Pittsburg. It will he the purpose of the experts to teach the miners and mine bosses how to use the most ap proved apparatus in rescue work. Government mining engineers will be assigned to the stations, and will he ready at a moment's notice to go to the scene of any disaster. They will be equipped with oxygen helmets, which will enable them to enter a mine at once, even though It is filled with gas or smoke. Every station is to he fitted up with an air-tight room, where gas can bo generated, and the coal-mining compa nies have been Invited, to send picked men to t lie stations for tialnlng In the use of oxygen helmets. One of the stations may be estab lished at Salt Lake, to care for the t'tah. Montana and Washington coal fields. At these stations safety Tamps of all designs will he tested for their general safety and efficiency. In the presence of the miners and mlneowners. A French Rrmy officer han invented eye p:!n!wt which enable the wearer to eee on atl ptn nnrf the rcRr- S9 C! osioss Out Going Out of Business To wind up our business quickly, we have decided to sacrifice our entire stock of Furniture, Rugs, Linoleums, Carpets, Stoves, Ranges, Mirrors, Etc. regardless of cost. It will decidedly be to your interest to call on us and et our nrices before buying elsewhere. Hundreds are taking advantage of this opportunity. i Independent Furniture Co. 104-6 First Street Bet. Washington and Stark
