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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 24, 1905)
24' CDBIE SUNBJlY OREGONIAy, PORTIAXD, SEPTEMBER 24, 1905. HENEY FUTS .N. WILLIAMSON Calls Him the Brains of the Conspiracy to Defraud Government. ARGUMENT IS NOW ON Bnd of tCltlrd Trial of Congressman and His Associates Is Xcar, mud Qasc 3Iuy Go to the 4Jury Tuesday. J. X. 1VWfcuson is new bearing the kut aMt strata of the action In the Fed eral OMrt. a he Is being hold ufKto the Jmty by United Statos District Attorney Hnry th head and front of the con formed to persuade the ignorant trwHtac men and women of Prine- vtlif mid vtctolty to commit perjury, that the tow or Williamson & Gesner might aawr h range. Scathing words and iwwre denunciation are being hurled at the 4fwe in Reneral and at Mr. "V1I- In particular by Mr. Heney, wno afternoon launched lumseii into the dtrrvut of hla opening address to the Jury. The addeva made by Mr. Heney at the doar of Um tlrat trial of the Williamson caae was Ailed with argument, and rihort. The apaech at the second trial was filled Tctth ner dewuHtitatJon of Attorney A. S Bennett. stwddud With tierce words, at frem the commencement of this, his third effort. Mr. Heney will adopt another tack and leave na oratorical boulder un to hb effort Vq present his case the jury. Talks to the Jurors. From the prelude of Mr. Heney's ad dreav Mr. Bieit will have to look to tuc laoreU aa a sympathetic speaker else the District Attorney will out-Bennett Bennett and shed the tears himself. The man from California has adopted the faaalMar and the personal style, along yvixh his other phnaos of oratory, and direct the mind of Dom Zan to his store and the thoughts of Worth Houston to his cows and fertile Itelds. Each man l known to the apeaker. and the jury loses Ha impersonal organization under hla word and becomes IS separate men, each with an opinion to form. will be no personalities In the argument, so Mr. Heney declared yemerdav afternoon, unless they are broufent in by Mr. Dennett whence makes hh reply. The District Attorney deplored the fact that In former trials things had been aald. and that during the present hearing words had pasnetL It had been a teanptatlon for him not tS throw back a word when Mr. Bennett had brought per inaaHty Into the Hearing, but yet In spite of ttaa It would b-beet to drop all rancor to leav the attorneys out of the con irtderaOoa of the case and listen to the evidence alone. . la hla opentna: remarks the speaker paid trthnte to Mr. Bennett as an attorney, lie aald the ronneeJ for the defense was a hard llffhtet and one who made the cause of hla clients Ma cause to such an extent the he could aee no good In the opposite aide. Jfwn this characteristic that made it ImpoewMne for Mr. Bennett to see any pood In the apeaker who. If half as bad as painted, ahoatd be driven from the state and the country. "Wishes to lie Fair and Just. Mr. Heney 'stated that he wished to be fair and JmtH. He said he was not allowed V tetl what he thought of the evidence, bat he ooaid tell what he thought of a prnaaratftttg -officer who would bring a man to trial upon evidence which he did not believe to be true. It was the prov ince and the duty of such an officer to bs Jtex, and a man who was not. one who hat from the defendants evidence In his aande to their favor, or hindered them in eaftabttahlnc; their innocence by credible means, was as great a criminal as any wearing wtrlpea In the penitentiary of any state. CVmttaaing In Ills remarks Mr. Heney said, that it was an easy matter to con vict a man who had stolen a loaf of bread bat K was hard to convict one high In honor. In Inilue ce and in powor. How easy," he said, "it would be to convict Marlon II. Biggs, upon the evi dence here aamlnst him, if he stood alone In the case and unsupported. But when J. Newton Williamson is tried with him how quickly great political force and powerful friends gather around his cause. Williamson Blamed the Most. Heey held WHIIamson guilty of de bauching hla community by his acts and hi example. " It is the fear of punishment and the shame of Cieeovrtry that deters most men from crime.' the speaker said. "But If a Cnnareaaman enters into a scheme to Influence a lot of poor and ignorant men and women to disobey tho law. then the community begins to lose Its fear and shame. They say "How can any one point 'h flnaer of shame at me when I am only doing what our Congressman Is do tnr I say the only safety Is to "make " example of this man from whom the people expect an example of honesty. "A man who could manipulate a con vention and secure the nomination for tmpreas in such a fight as Williamson had." continued Mr. Heney, "he is tho man to be the head and brains of such a scheme. His brain worked It out when le was m Prinevllle in June, 1902." Mr. Heney then took up the considera tion of the ease In chronological order and commenced to review the testimony of the Government. He went over the actions of the prin cipals from the inceptions of their al Seped conspiracy and showed that there was a deliberate jnan to secure land for the use of the firm. It was not the cat tlemen. Mr. Heney argued, that had caused the trouble; but the desire of Wllllameon and Gesner to force the rival hep arm of Morrow & Keenan out of the country or out of business. Every act showed that to be the case and the toratloa of the claims taken demonstrated that It was the Intention of the defendants to secure tracts of land In such position that by fencing them It would corral the holdings of Marrow and Keenan and force their evacuation. Says TTiiderstundlng: Existed. There could be no doubt. Mr. Heney contended, but that thoro was a complete understanding between tho claimants and tesaer that the former were to transfer-, their claims to the firm as soon as they secured title from the Government. It was aieaNibsolutely Impossible, the speak. argues, mat Williamson did not know ' the plan or of Its progress. The tes- jfmony or trie Government witnesses de 'royed tho presumption. "WUMamson tries to hide his treacher ous conduct behind a treacherous mem ory." said Mr. Heney. He says he can n remomber having boon In Prinevllle in June and he never seen Gaylord until as a witness bore, but there is no doubt that he remembers being In Prinevllle or that he saw Gaylord In his office on De cember IS. J. H- Gray was recalled at the opening of the session and was questioned by Mr. Bennett xbout the -value of the tim ber en. the claims taken at the aug- I Fair Visitor RAILROAD FARE REFUNDED During our special cut-price sale of the world's finest pianos we will also refund Fair visitors their rail road fare to Portland and return If they purchase their piano from our Portland store before tho close of the Fair. Yqu will find our prices much lower now than any other Portland store, quality of goods considered. We buy all our goods "DIRECT" -from Eastern factories, at lowest possible prices. You buy DIRECT from us. save by the short cut. No use of your contributing to the support of local agencies, commission men. etc A comparison of our pianos and prices with other dealers' will show you the wisdom of buying here which, if you do, will also entitle you to a reruna or your rauroaa rare uiere- by giving you a free ride to Port a land and return. Isn't this worth your while? It costs you nothing to Investigate. DO IT do It now. Bring this notice with you It con- tains our name, address, etc. iSoule Bros. Piano Co. 372 and 274 Morrison, cor. "W. Park. OPEN EVENINGS. PNEUMATIC AIR-CUSHION EYEGLASSES The Greatest invention in Eve classes ever put on the market. Laugh, sneeze or frown, they .are there just the same. "Eye-Cura" the trreat eye remedy for weak, tired or inflamed eyes. Sold only by the Oregon Optical Co. By mail, 50c. Thousands of testimonials from, re liable people open to thbse who are interested. 0REG0NGPTICALCO. 173 FOURTH ST., Y. M. C A. BLDG. Headquarters for Shur-On Eyeglasses, Torlc .Lenses and Invisible Bifocals. , gestlon of Gesner. The witness did not praise tho timber very highly. James Keenan told of his association with Will iamson and Gesner and of arragnmeats made by which he was to move from the vicinity of the WHIlamBon range in exchange for land In the Cascade forest reserve. At 4 o'clock court was adjounrcd until tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock when Mr. Heney will finish his argument. Mr. Bennett will follow for the defense and It Is thought the case will go to the Jury Tuosday noon. HERMANN'S TRIAL IS DELAYED No Arrangements Regarding Charge of Destroying Letter-Books. OREGOXIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, Sept. 2$. No arrangements what ever have yet been made for tho trial of Representative Blngor Hermann In tho Federal Court In this city on tho Indict ment returned against him last March, charging him with destroying 35 letter press copybooks when retiring from the Land Office. It was expected at the time the Indict ment was returned that his trial would come up early In October, but It now seems probable that It will be allowed to wait at least until aftor Mr. Hermann has been tried on several Indictments In Oregon. Mr. Hermann's attorney has heard nothing as to the plans of the Gov ernment, It seems quite probable that the trial in Washington may be post poned until some time after Congress meets. AT THE COMMERCIAL CLUB Orriccrs of Cruiser Falkc Enter tained ut Luncheon. Officers of the German cruiser Falke were the guests of honor at a special noon luncheon given by the Portland Commercial Club In the Chamber of Com merce building yesterday. Those prewnt wore Captain Paul Behnke, Lieutenants Glueer, Llppmann and Glelss, President Cake. Governor Chamberlain. General J. E. Finzer, Colo nel G. U. Gantenbeln. Colonel James Jackson, Charles H. Carey, General T. M. Anderson, Sig SIchel. O. Lohan, C Lombard!, E. G. Jones, W. L. Boise 'and Dr. Gustav Barr. The affair, while Informal, was a most enjoyable one. Head Steward Clark, of the club, had given special attontlon to the table decorations, and the menu, as one of the officers of the warship re marked, would hae called forth favorable comment la any of the best-equipped clubs of Europe. The address of welcome was delivered by President Cake. The hospitality of tho State of Oregon was extended the offi cers by Governor Chamberlain. Captain Bohnko, speaking for himself and his brother officers, dwelt at length on the friendly relations existing between Ger many and the United States. He spoke of the promise of future development of commerce on the Pacific Ocean, and he aroused his audience to a high state of enthusiasm In felicitous references ho made to characteristics of President Roosevelt and the German Emperor. THE M. J.WALSH CO. Portland's largest lighting supply house Is full to the brim with new lighting fixtures in gas and electric. In tending purchasers will do ivoll to call at once and make their selection. Estimates given on all kinds of elec trical and gas work. Electric and gas Jobbing of all kinds nromntlv ntlnn.i. ed to. M. J. Walsh Co.. 343 Washington street, jrnone aiain S7. Los Angeles Doctor Disappears. Dr. Thomas H. Jones, a Los Angeles physician, who arrived from Medical Lake. Wash.. September 15. and registered at the Golden West Hotel, has disappeared. His brother. J. B. Jones, a Los Angeles capitalist, has written the police depart ment that he fears the doctor has met with an accident or has een robhed. The doctor Is said to have had a considerable amount of monev on hla runnn me f his disappearance. Detective - tivaiuuvc, ucmiiva 1 iJa J vuuiiaiij , nu null til L LUU3IUU artman, who has been detailed to IookJetween his waroa and a street-car at GREATEST DAY ... r A'-'-" ' ; -v. &' v Vi. ; V v ,, J, V ? A SOUVENIR TICKET FOR PORTLAND DAY also with every purchase of $5 or over we will give one ticket, ' ) . thus enabling every one of our customers to do their duty. ' :: This will be PORTLAND'S opportunitywill you do your share? for the mitsing man, also entertains tho thought that Jones has met with foul play. Jones, according to the letter received from his brother. Is slightly demented, and Is easily persuaded by strangers. A FEW At cut prices EUcrs Piano House Offers Tomorrow Following Good, Used Plnnos. Eilers Piano House' offers tomorrow the following good used pianos: Baus. largest size, fancy oak case. J200. Emerson, In excellent condition, oak case, $285. J. & C. Flficher. very handsome ebony case, $90. Wing & Son, walnut case. $145. Draper Bros., oak case, $165. Wcser orchestral grand, mahogany case, five pedals, $218. J. P. Hale, rosewood case. $135. Ludwlg, largest slxe, oak case, $163. F. G. Lelcht, mahogany case, looks like new. $184. Jacob Doll, mahogany case, three pedals, $1S2. Starr' piano, Aery fancy walnut case. new, $21B. Payments of $10 cash and $5 or $6 a month secures one at Eilers Piano House tomorrow or Tuesday. GIVE EMPLOYES TICKETS afeler & Frank Ask Them All to Go to Fair on Portland Day. In trrontnir trith thn nTtni1fn nramm. Hons under wav for mnklnrr Portland dv an overshadowing success at the Fair, and witn us customary enterprise, tne big de partment store of Moler & Frank last night gladdened the hearts of Its 700 em ployes by distributing 1000 souvenir tickets among mem una announcing a run noil day for next Saturday, at the same jjme advising all hands to go and have & good time. It was a feature In Itself when milttinr- llm ramn to obfterve thf rnrilnn of frrntltude in the faces of thn nnmpmin employes as they filed pat one of the pro prietors ni utb iour, ne oeing almost aci uged with appreciative terms. Laundry Wacon and Car Collide. - "William ftnllnirav n driver fnr h Tlnlnn PORTLAND'S SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 - When evIfV LOYAL citizen will lend his or her aid to swell the attendance and tell the world that we are worthy of the v confidence bestowed upon us when PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT and CONGRESS helped us to make this a WORLD'S FAIR in fact as well cis in no. me LET EVERYONE respond to duty. Let it not be said that AVARICE or GREED stood in the way of a success ful termination of the GREATEST EVENT in the history of the Northwest. Chicago had 700v000 on Chicago day let 1-00,000 be the mark for PORTLAND DAY. ; To help swell the attendance we will GIVE AWAY with every boy's suit or overcoat purchased from now till Friday MOYER Twenty-third and Johnson streets at 7:40 o'clock Iaat night. Galloway, who was driving on the tracks, failed to hear the car gong, and In the collision which fol lowed he was thrown to the ground. He was slightly bruised about the head and body. Galloway was taken to Good Sa maritan Hospital,-, where his bruises were dressed. 3 Blocks East ef Morrises Bridge 364-6-8 East Morrison St. A large aasortment of MORRIS CHAIRS Jut received. This One the Very Latest Design. Special fer This Week Regular Price - - .S34.SO Come aad See Them AIL It Is your business to uy where yon can save money; It Is our business to save you money. We are out of the high-rent district and can do It. Come and kt us figure with you, evening, September Banner CARPETS Newest designs, highest grades, lowest prices. We furnish your house from cellar to attic. Terms to suit. : -7 - S P- E C I A L vMONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY OPAQUE WINDOW SHADES MOUNTED OK PATENT SPRING ROLLERS. s 3x7 FEET, ALL-COLORS, REGULAR PRICE 50c Clear Through the Bloc 29th, THIRD AND OAK Week for AT THE BIG WHITE STORE Great Sale on SPECIAL 25c EACH 1 COVELL'S 184-6 FIRST STREET Bargains - The Big White Furniture Store