xms 31QKM.G OKEGOXIAX, SATURDAY, DECE3IBER 18, 1909. 11 JURY CLEARS AGED SAMUEL G.GUSTIS Veteran Acquitted of Murder Charge After Six and Half Hours' Deliberation. EIGHT BALLOTS ARE TAKEN Last Jtiror Won Over on Eighth Bal lot, Though on First Three Are for Conviction Record Time Is Made. Samuel C. Cur t is -wag acquitted at 4:30 P. M. yesterday of the murder of Albert Wilson in the Central rooming house. Second and Burnside streets, November 24. The jury was out six and a half hours, retiring- at 10 o'clock yesterday morning: for deliberation. The trial was held in Judge Cleland's department of the Circuit Court, but little more than a day bein? con sumed for the entire trial, which is record time Jn a murder case. The acquitting Jury took eight bal lots, standing: nine for acquittal and three for conviction on the first, and 11 for acquittal on the seventh. The one juror was won over on the eighth Daiiot. After the verdict had been read. Curtis' attorneys gathered about him and extended congratulations with nearty handshakes. The lasred vet eran of the Civil War thanked each of the Jurymen as he filed from the Box. Custto had been robbed by two men, one of whom he believed was Wilson. He endeavored to secure the return of a certificate of deposit In a Eugene bank, when Wilson grabbed up a Trine bottle, and started for him. He Instinctively reached In his overcoat pocket, drew out an old, wooden handled pistol, and fired. Custia said he had placed the pistol in his pocket. Intending to pawn it. The old Boldier was defended bv John Manning, William M. Davis and M. O. Wilklns, while Deputy District Attorneys Fitzgerald and Vreeland represented the state. WATSON MUST COME FOR BAIL Money to Be Forfeited Unless Defen dant Appears in Person. Frank Watson may have his S100 cash bail if he will come after it. That was the decision of Presiding Circuit Judge uronaugh yesterday morning when At torney H. C. King argued his motion for Ihe release of the bail. The decision was the result of a conference between Judges Bronaugh and Gatens. It is thought not nicely that . Watson will appear person oily to demand the coin. When Attorney King went befoif' Judge uronaugn several days ago with a motion to release the bail, ho was referred to Junge Uatens. then 'hack to Judge Bro naugh. and ' the second 'time to Judge Gatens. The latter judge said he had washed his hands of the Watson affair and refused to have anything more to do with it. The motion had been made orally, so Attorney King prepared a writ ten motion and placed It on file, thus compelling action on the part of the pre- sinmg juage. The ball In this case is that which Wat son't attorneys put up for his appearance cn the vagrancy appeal from the Munici pal Court. He has forfeited the J500 cash ball put up on the larceny charge, for which an indictment was returned by the grano jury. 1ISNTON FARE DECISION" TODAY Circuit Judge Morrow Will Close Case by Decree. Circuit Judge Morrow will decide the I.lnnton fare case this morning. Suit against the T'nlted Railways Company was commenced by residents of Linnton last August to compel the corporation to reduce its fare between Portland and I.lnnton from 10 cents to 6 cents. The company's franchiser for the use of the county roads calls for a fare of not more than 5 cents, but the corporation contends that this clause means 6 cents between the city. limits of the two places, and that another 6 cents may be charged from the Portland city limits to Third and Stark streets. Elevator Company. A verdict for the de fendant was returned in Judge Morrow's department of the Circuit Court yesterday afternoon. The Jury was out four hours. Cone sued for 121.620. The accident re sulted in a compound fracture of his. ankle. FREE OF FEDERAL CHARGE Frank Kreitzer Held, However, as "Witness Against Another. Frank Kreitzer, of Marcola, wap ex onerated yesterday before United States Commissioner Cannon of the charge -of opening mail addressed to another at that postoffice. He will be held as a witness against John Parr, who was bound over to the grand jury. Parr is accused of representing him self to be Frank Watson and obtaining letters addressed to the latter." Both boys were arrested by Sheriff Brown, of Eugene. They are held in default of bail of 100. MORRIS PLEADS NOT GUILTY Moore lo Be Tried First if. All Der niaiul Separation. W. Cooper Morris, one of the quintet indicted for wrecking the Oregon Trust & Savings Bank, pleaded not guilty be fore Presiding Judge Bronaugh In the Circuit Court yesterday morning. He said he arrived from Seattle too late to enter his pica on Thursday afternoon. Leo Frlede has not yet pleaded. He will do so Monday. District Attorney Cameron said yesterday that he would try Walter H. Moore, former president of the bank, first, if the defendants de mand separate trials. The dates of the trials will be fixed Monday. 1IAXD CRUSHED, LABORER SUES Damages Asked for Inquiry Caused AVhon Plank Slipped. Joseph Dietsch is suing the Portland Railway, Light & Power Company be fore a Jury In Judge Cleland's department of the Circuit Court for $1500 damages, lie waa screening gravel April 27. on Clinton street near Twenty-first, when a gravel wagon belonging to Stevens Bros., for whom he, was working, became wedged into the grooved rails of the streetcar track. He was asked to hold a six-foot plank between the wagon and a streetcar, which attempted by rammtng the wason to dislodge it from the track. The plank slipped and ' Dietsch's hand was crushed. DAUGHTER CONVICTS FATHER Restaurant Proprietor Fined $100; Appeals and Is Fined $150. Henry Hoffman, proprietor of a rooming-house and restaurant on Bast Clay ureet. has been fined $150 by Judge Bronaugh in the Circuit Court, for sell ing liquor without a license. His place was raided September 12. Judge Bennett fined the man 100, and an appeal was taken. Hoffman's daugh ter testified before Judge Bronaugh that she sometimes served beer with meals to patrons of the place. STATION BURGLAR CONVICTED Frank Blake to Be Prosecuted Again When Set Free. Prank J. Blake" was yesterday con victed in the United States Court of .the burglary of the Postoffice at Irving. The penalty which may be Inflicted by the court lo a sentence of from one to ten years in prison. Blake, who admitted that his correct name was Mills and that he came from a good Pennsylvania family, was cap tured by Town Marshal Snodgrass while hiding behind a boxcar at Cottage Grove. He made a desperate resistance and at tempted to usee a large Army revolver which stuck in its holster, allowing the officer to gain the advantage in the contest. On his person were found articles which have been identified as part of the loot obtained in the burglary of railway sta tions along the line of the Southern Pa cific, and Blake appeared in court in & suit of clothes belonging to Henry Green, of Jefferson. They were taken from the railroad express office and were identified by the tags attached to the inner pockets bv the makers, ae well as by samples of the goods in the possession of Green. Railway officers will prosecute the prisoner on other charges after his re lease, as he is regarded as dangerous when at large. He is a deserter from the regular Army. Bankrupt's Assets Team and Hack. Frank Dinges, engaged In the livery business at Junction City for the past year, yesterday filed a petition In bank ruptcy with the Federal Court. He states poor notes caused fortune's loss. His available assets consist of a team of horses and a hack with which he expects to support his wife" and chil dren. He asks for their exemption, to gether with his household goods. Amusements Wtoat tb Frat Axtmtm tar. Ezra Kendall Matinee and 'lht. There witl be two performances jit the Bungalow Theater. Twelfth and Morrison streets, today. A vpeciat matinee at o'clock and the last time tonight at 8:15. The attraction will be the favorite and famous American comedian, Ezra Kendall, in the delightful comedy success, "The Vinegar Buyer This will afford your last two opportunities of seeing one of the sea son's best offerings. WIFE FEARS KNIFE Mrs. Elliott Gets Divorce From Murderous Husband. FIVE COUPLES SEPARATED See Alice 14oyd aJk the Oryfamm. Only four more performances of the great bill at the Orpheum this week. Don't mi&s this opportunity of seeing Alice LJoyd, England's greatest sinking comedian. Thl dainty little Lady has completely captivated PortlandQrs- with her charming . songs and winning manner. Ask your neighbor about her. Matinee every day at the Orpheum. fiaker Matinee and Tonight. The children so delight in "The Land of Nod," the great musical extravaganza which has been playing at the Baker ail week, they should all be permitted to see it either this afternoon at the popular price matinee or tonight, which Is the laat performance. Besides the gorgeous scenery and music, there Is a world of ludicrous comedy and fantastic characters. Biff and Bang at Pantagea. Sla-D-atIck comedy is to be seen at its merrleat at Fantages this week where BifC and Bang, the internationally famous clowns, are raising laughs by the million. Without a doubt, they are the cleverest pair to appear in vaudeville In a similar act and provide a riot of mirth from rise to drop sit curtain. Remeber tbe Grand. In casting about for a plate to see a good entertainment, remember that the Grand is offering a corking good show, one of the very best vaudeville attractions of the. sea son. All the acts are big and In the head line class. Whitehead and Orierson axe as sassins of sorrow and Deltnore and Lee, with their sensational aerial act. provide the thrills. Children's Matinee at Lyric Today's matinee will be for children and every child attending the Lyric Theater this afternoon will receive a present as a forerunner to Christmas and tonight "Mr. potter of Texas" will be repeated for the last time. COMIXG ATTRACTIONS. Geo. M. Ociian Tomorrow Night. The famous "Yankee Doodle" comedian. Geo. M. Cohan (himself), together with his royal family and a supporting company of nearly 100 pe.ple. will begin an engagement or three nights at tne bungalow Theater, Twelfth and Morrison streets, in his latest musical play success, 4The Yankee Prince." Seats are now selling. Knmklyn Vndenrood Next Week. Coming to the Orpheum next week, are two jrreat favorites with PorUand audiences, Franklyn Underwood and Frances Slosson. presenting "Dobb'a Dilemma," a comedy gem of the first water. Mr. Underwood and Miss Slosson have supported some of the most popular stars, and their success in vaude ville baa been remarkable. v At the Baker 'ext Week. Another one of those LaSalle Theater musical comedies than are so popular with rortiand tneater-goers will De the attraction at the Baker for week commencing tomor row matinee. The offering la "a Girl at the Helm," said' to be just a little out of the ordinary in musical plays. Its chorus of big. little and pretty Klrls has been carefully selected. Tale of Seven Years of Brutal Treat ment, as Result of Drinking, Told In Suit Filed by Mrs. Oberer. Attacked by her husband with a butcher knife with which he had been cutting raw meat this was the experi ence that Mrs. Mary D. Elliott related to Circuit Judge Bronaugh yesterday morning In securing a, divorce from Moses C. Elliott, whom she married at Heppner, January 4. 1903. They were cooking in a logging camp, she said. He husband brought in a large quantity of meat. She demurred, saying he had bought too much. He informed her It was none of her business, she testified, and started for her with the knife In his hand. Mrs. Elliott said her husband became morose and sullen soon after the wed ding, there being no apparent reason for It. He was curt and Insulting, she said. on several occasions leaving her for periods of from four days to two weeks, and at last going away for good. Judge Bronaugh heard corroborating evidence yesterday afternoon and granted the de cree. Five divorces were granted yesterday. iour in addition to that of Mrs. El lott. Mrs. Bessie Schnal said Sam Schnal swung a heavy ohair, at her last June. threatening to brain her. She thinks he would have 'made good his threat except ior tne Interference of neighbors. She married him In January, 1907. . She was given a oecree. Desertion -was urged in three cases, as follows : Mary E. Thomas secured a divorce from C. H. B. Thomas, married at Molalla, January 22, 1890: Ella Mc Millan from Archibald McMillan, married at Duluth, Minn.. June 29, .1892; Nathaniel Dixon from Nellie Dixon, married Decem ber 15, 1906. With- the thoughts of her pending dl vorce preying upon her mind, Mrs. Eva L. Pucket swooned yesterday morning ana was unable to appear in court. ac cording to her attorney. So Judge Bro naugh continued the case. She married T. O. Puckett, July 4, 1907. She says. her huso ana once attacked her with a drawn dagger, holding the point to her breast. and clapping his left hand over her mouth to prevent an outcry. A noise In the house, led him to believe, she alleges, that someone had been secreted to spy upon him, and dissuaded him from what she believes to have been murderous in tent. Compelled for seven years,' says Mrs. Lillian A. Oberer, to endure tie mistreat ment of a husband addicted to the use of liquor, she has been compelled to seek relief in the divorce court. She married Fred J. Oberer at Corvallis. October 7, 1897. They have three children. She bore with him until March, 1907, when they were living jn the timber at a sawmill near Black Rock, Polk County, she avers. Then he left her and the chil dren without food or money,, and failed for two months to work. In desperation she sent the children to her mother, Mrs. B. Williams, of Hillsboro, and sought out her husband at Falls City, moving the furniture- But she found her husband, she says, "unfit for her or anybody else." and escaping secretly went to Salem. He had circulated false reports as to her character, she alleges. She started a divorce suit at Salem, but he apologized, and offered to do bet ter, so she withdrew It. But one night, when she persuaded him to go to a so cial dance, he drank to excess, and left her to go home alone, while he went to a saloon for more liquor. At another time, when she went to a dance with a neighboring family, he locked her out of doors, she alleges. In seven months he gave her only $1. She demands $300 alimony pending the trial of the suit, $260 attorney's fees and suit money, $50 a month alimony when the suit is tried, and the custody of the children. Winner of Every Glidden Tour COVEY MOTOR CAR CO. Saventh and Couch St. PIERCE CADILLAC CHICKS AND GATS ENTER ANXUAIj PET STOCK SHOW AVXLIi OPEN MOXDAY. From Africa's Jungle. Most ferocious of all wild animals, seven absolutely untamable African lions and two vicious British Columbia bears will be pre sented, by Princess Irene next week at Pan tares, commencing with Monday's matinee. This will positively be the most sensational act ever offered in local vaudeville. Man Buried Under Sucks I-osc. Although buried under a tier of sacks filled with flour when they fell upon him last January, Orvillo O. Con can re cover co damageg from the Pacific Coast Who Pound the Pole? If you want to know who found the North Pol, ask any one of the la polar bears which Herr Alber will have on exhibition as the headline act at the G-rand next week. There is no otner animal act like this as thfe bears are rare and are hard to teach. Among- the most dangerous of wild animals, the polar bears have been taught by kindness. "Bciieiora Honeymoon Next. Opening at the Lyric on next Sunday matinee, one of the most popular comedies that has ever -been presented on the Ameri can stage will be shown to Portland audi ences by the Athon Stock Company, - when "The Bachelor's Honeymoon" will be presented. Manicuring- sets, special sale, 20 per cent reduction; headquarters for domestic and Imported perfumes. Stipe Taylor Drug Co.. 89 Morrison at. Ladies' handbags and leather novelties, special sale 20 per cent reduction. Stipe Taylor Irugr Co 2S9 Morrison st Hall Above Washington Market Has Been Fitted Up to Receive Poul try and Feline Entries. JCext Monday morning the 15th annual show of the Oregon Poultry A Pet Stock Association will open in the large hall above the "Washington-street public mar ket, at the corner of First street. Thl3 will toe conveniently arranged for the royal blooded pets of the hundreds of fanciers who will compete for the coveted blue ribbons. - The opening days will be devoted ex clusively to poultry and birds. Indi vidual birds and pens have been entered by breeders from all the Pacific Coast States and the total passed the 1000 mark last night. All the fancy breeds, as well as ordinary chickens of the regular poul try farmers will be judgred in competition for the prizes subscribed by members of the association. Exhibits are now being placed under the directiorof C. D. Min ton, who will superintend the show. Thursday ' morning the exhibit will be augmented by the addition of fancy-bred cats owned in Oregon and other portions of the West. One entry for this section comprises a family of H cats and kittens owned by a well-known Tacoma breeder. Some of the best-bred cats in the world are owned in Portland and choice speci mens are promised for the show. This feature is attracting unusual interest this year and it is expected the cages will contain the most interesting collection of felines ever shown in Oregon. Back yard "Toms" will stand alongside beauti ful Angoras and haughty Persians, so the public may have a chance to compare and study the various breeds. -Among the prizes hung up In the two divisions of the exhibit are several silver cups. The most valuable award has been donated for a sweepstake competition in chickens and consists of a silver dinner service valued at $100. It is offered by the association. On the opening dayD. X. Nash, presi dent, and J. C. Murray, secretary, are arranging to entertain the school chil dren of Portland. Any child under 16 will be admitted' free. They will be con ducted through the hall and the points of the pure-bred fowls will be explained to them. Invitations have been mailed to the various schools, but no child will need more identification at the door than is possessed by a cheerful countenance. In past years these animal, shows havsj attracted a large attendance of fanciers, breeders and spectators, and arrange ments are being made to provide plenty of room for the crowds which are ex pected to visit the aristocrats of the poultry and cat world next week. SEALSKIN PRICES JUMP ADVANCE OF 40 PER CENT CA BLED FROM LOXDOX. Surplus of Bachelors and Extinction of Isolated Herds Lim its Supply. Owing to the wholesale destruction of seals In the waters of the .North Pacific and Arctic Oceans, it is becoming appar ent that the catch for this season is one of the smallest for many years and as a result those furs which are now avail able for use of the manufacturers of the East are commanding high prices. A ca ble message received last night by H. Liebes & Co., Portland furriers, an nounced that the London market has ad vanced fully 25 per cent on the common qualities of sealskins, while the best which can be obtained have gone up 40 per cent. Another element which is having a strong effect on prices Is found in the reports from the Government stations along the North Coast and from the com mission which has attempted recently to gather data as to the seal population. On many of the islands which have been the homes of the animate for many years the herds have become entirely or al most extinct. On others where the Gov ernment has been able to furnish a de gree of protection It has been ascertained that the herds were not Increasing in number as rapidly as should be counted on under normal conditions, and the rea son was found to be that a large pro portion of the members of the herds were bachelors. Efforts will be made to im port a supply of female seals. Portland has stood at the head of ports of entry for sealskins for many years and has distributed furs through the mar kets of the world. It is probable that Importers will be in no haste t ship their bales of skins as they are received during the present season. Indications as to prices warranting them in holding. SHOPPING RUSH EXPECTED More Clerks Employed In Anticipa tion of Work Today. An unprecedented rush of Christmas shoppers is expected today by shopkeepers and many additional clerks were being put to work yesterday to handle the in crease. Night trading is expected to be particularly heavy,, for many persons make a practice, from year to year, of completing their holiday shopping the Saturday preceding Christmas, . so dealers have found. Yesterday's trading, while brisk, did not break any previous records, at least among the larger houses. Women again predominated, in the shopping crowds and few male shoppers were about, which seems to make a certainty of the llth-hour rush which those of humanitarian im pulses have been striving to offset by urg ing early shopping. While most of the stores are now carrying heavy increases in their sales forces, further additions will be needed for next week, it is believed. Several of the larger stores and some of the smaller ones took up the work of placing their final window displays for the holiday trade last night, and window dressers were at work well Into the night. Superb creations have been evolved by window artists and all the windows are attractive. Business men generally pre dict the biggest Christmas trade in the history of Portland. Wh - m ill Opposite Postoffice ji "y Irt Other. Pianos ' : .' i l l -1 "m M m. Sherman Sixth, and Morrison Stein way and A galaxy of beautiful pianos this season which for number . and value far surpasses all pre vious displays. Our special holi day stock of Steinway, Everett, A. B. Chase, Conoyer, Ludwig, Packard, Ivurtzmann and other pianos .combine to make our salesrooms a paradise for lovers of the beautiful in pianos. Many styles 'of architecture are shown and an amazing number of fanc3' x woods. Good Low-Priced Pianos . No one who wishes a piano need go without one this Christmas. Those who prefer a good used piano, for little money, will find our Exchange Dep't a veritable Christmas feast. Steinways, Fischers, Gramers, Kingsburys, Kim balls and other less well-known makes; all in first-class condition. Easy terms may be arranged. Remember our guarantee goes with1 every sale,' and for nearly forty years it has been known all over the Pacific Coast as the "Guar antee that holds the buyer absolutely safe." Old pianos taken in exchange at a fair valuation. Visitors are always welcome in our warerooms, but at this season they are especially so. A stroll through our salesrooms is a liberal education in piano values, for spread before you is the result of nearly forty years' experience in conducting the greatest piano business in the West. Every instrument is marked in plain figures at the" only price that will buy it. Come early in the day as convenient. Investigate thoroughly that's what we like.- Ask questions freely. SPECIAL DELIVERY Pianos bought now can be delivered Christmas eve without fail. Player-Pianos We have a large line of pianos that anyone can play A. B. Chase "Artis tano," Cecilian, Inner-Player, Euphona, Cadillac, Kurtzmann, Ludwig and omer jriayer Pianos. Visit Sherman, Clay & Co.'s Victor Parlors. Free concerts every hour. Store open evenings until Christmas a : who was drowned while rescuing passen gers from the wrecked steamer Argo. It is now considered doubtful if the body is Wlckman's and it is believed to be Martin Anderson, the Argo's fireman, who was swept overboard. The body is badly mutilated, the head having disappeared. The only means of identification are some tattoo, figures on the arms and Wlckman's brother says he had no such marks. Another brother at Empire City is being communicated with but he cannot be heard from , till tomorrow. BODY MAY BE LIFESAVER'S BODY OF UNKNOWN FOUND Waves Wash Ashore Remains of Man Xear Arch Cape. ASTORIA, Or., Dec. 17. (Special.) Coroner Gilbaugh arrived tonight with the body of a man found on the ocean beach below Arch Cape. The body Is sup posed to be that of Henry "Wlckman, the member of the Garibaldi Ilfesaving crew Corpse Washed. Ashore Near Arch Cape Nude and Mutilated. ASTORIA, Or., Dec. 17. (Special.) A telephone message was received here late last night that the body of a man had been washed ashore near Arch Cape, eight miles below Elk Creek. The cloth ing had been worn oft by the action of the waves and the body had been so bad ly mutilated by shell fish as to be unrec ognizable, but it is believed to be that of Fred Yvlckman, the member of the Ilfesaving crew who was drowned by the smashing of the lifeboat while attempting to rescue passengers from the wrecked steamer Argo off Tillamook Bay. The jacket worn by Wickman when he was drowned was found on the beach near Elk Creek a few days ago. WHITE MAN STEALS CHICKS Tom Maloney Pleads Guilty to Theft, Circle to Selling Fowls. THE DALLES, Or., Dec. 17. SpeclaI.) Tom Maloney pleaded guilty before Jus tice Douthit today to the charge of steal ing chickens and was sentenced to serve 45 days in the County Jail. George Circle pleaded guilty at the same time to selling stolen property and was fined J25. Circle, who is a member of a prominent family of The Dalles, sold the chickens. Both men are In Jail. . ,wiiwa-nSSm. in.. -iii.iii.ii.---t- ,, , ,..m - Z" '""!""' J i J g ...... ,. 'tg&"" rMr""""" M3IS U. i.. 4.1'j I 'ir CASH OR v i wjy. EASY paVments If An . f;;C Tfy f Pianos Hrj. ;j Present -"v-. f I 'J For The 1 j f ! C y , Pyer. J I 'A Famay jjj -"-r-- ; , Pianos 'L lk BUSH & LANE PIANO CO. Jm XOv 386 WASHINGTON STREET It VS.' " Between W.PARK and lOth Sts. gWffi-n V.Ug'.iT, V.-iri'ti -i'i.AiAfn'.f . imii. n.-nn. nn-n i .,.i.i- i-ri -. t The Value of a Reputation "When you want a house built you go to a contractor with a reputation one whose ability is proven by the struc tures he has erected. DO THE SAME FOR YOUR FOODS Buy the products of a company whose name means something means purity, skill and honesty, and whose reputation is sustained by what it has accom plished in the past. We have built on such products as these: Columbia. lam Columbia Lard Columbia Bacon Columbia Pork Sausage ASK FOR THEM BY NAME Portland, Oregon. Commencing Monday We Will Sell At V2 PRICE All Wines FQST<ELEGRAPH COMMERCIAL CABLES BltCMT (ALWAYS OPEN' K59SF R 18 934a Los Angeles, Cal., Dec. 16, 1909. - Spring Valley Wine Co., 244 Yamhill St., near 2d, Portland Owing to overstock herewith instruct you- to sell all California wines at half price effective December twentieth until further notice. SPRING VALLEY WINE CO. WHiskeys, Brandies, Etc., at Greatly Reduced Prices Spring Valley Wine Co. Main 589 244 Yamhill A 1117