xms 31QKM.G OKEGOXIAX, SATURDAY, DECE3IBER 18, 1909.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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WHiskeys, Brandies, Etc.,
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