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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 18, 1906)
THE AY .ORBGQKIAfK, PORTID, yEBRTTAHY 18, 1906. JEW NUN TESTIFIES He Tells Jury Why He Killed; Lee Yeck Yee. SAYS YEE STOLEMS WIFE Show in Evidence -Is Introduced to That the Slayer "Worked a Cannery and Bore i Good Reputation. Jew Nun, testifying in his own behalf yesterday afternoon, admitted 'having shot and killed Lee Yeck Yee. He said he did it because Lee Yeck. Yee stole his frnm Vilm nd threatened to kill him if he Interfered, and he' was fearful that the threat would he carried into ex ecution. Jew Nun said he nad always Vipfin a hard-worklnc. industrious man The examination of the defendant will be concluded on Monday. Numerous witnesses testified in favor of Jew Nun, both white men and Chl- Jicse. . Evidence was adduced snowing ihat ho worked in a salmon cannery at Alaska last summer and earned over $400, Jew Wontr. the foreman of the cannery. testified to this effect and produced the books "which he kent Henry B. Mc Ginn and his associate counsel are mak lnjr a strong fight for the prisoner and are trying to prove that his previous rep utatlon has been good. J. H. Barbour, the Chinese inspector, testified that Kin Hcng, the woman In the case, was ordered deported because ;she was unlawfully In the country, and the case of Lee Yeck Yee had not been passed upon before he "was killed. Deputy District Attorney Moser intro duced in evidence letters taken from th person of Jew Nun at the time of his arrest. Some of these were letters re eelved by him and others which he had v.'rlttcn and not yet .mailed. A letter was read, signed Kee Yeung, stating that the writer was without money and asking the recipient to dispose of the sender's stock in a loan association and forward the proceeds. .The letter contains the statement, "Without money you cannot take vengeance on the enemy. ' The dls crepancy between the names Kee Hcung and Jew Nun was not explained. Other letters of like import were read, includ ing a letter from a Chinese company con cerning Jew Nun's visit and assistance which the company would give. Lee Chi Ming, a merchant, was called. to testify regarding a demand made that JL.ee leek lee or his friends must pay S1000, but he was not allowed to testify because he could not connect Jew Nun with the transaction. &m jjuck and Joe Gom, arrested re cently as accessories to the' murder, were released by order of the District Attor ney yesterday moraine in the Municloal Court, as there was "ho evidence against inem, 11 was said, to .warrant prosecu tion. $25,000 FOR PUBLICITY COSTLY AND VALTTABLE PRIZES OFFERED ABSOLUTELY FREE BY EILERS PIANO HOUSE IN REMARKABLE WORD CONTEST. Prizes to Be Given Those Who Send the Largest List ef Correct Words Hxde From Letters Vmd ;ix Spelling the Two Words, "Eilers Piww" CoaUst 'Open to Any JCan, Woman or Child in the.. Northwest-Oarafally Read Conditions Given Below. Thle e t hlcr.o. In.nm.rnl. In Via ITnt.1 StAtCS. Theft? IS IIO nf Viol- hmian -tVio nttl nffnrH in attnmnt n nn(t ilflhlsmBCnitUde. In laCt lilCrc are probably-not more, than three concerns In this country whose business is ex tensive enough to warrant so gigantic a contest for the purpose 01 Pncl- . The Northwest Is -witnessing a most phenomenal growth. iiunarcan 01 are comlnc: here dally to make new homes. We want everyone of these S?oa people to know Ellers Piano House, its methods. Its pianos and Its mone;.sfv"r facilities to the buyer just as people -who have lived here for years no JV?,; During the year just closed the total saies 01 i-nun r" "V""5L ,t. the one and a half million-dollar mark, an increase of 50 per cent over the Pre ceding year. During 1806 we want to reach the grand lota of .3O0 0 Ir .sales. and to tnis end we nave sei asiae oiorc nu. j. w.i v- i v" ,C:" ...r,f inn nf name of "Ellers Pianos. "V .Ci- .,ui.,i K..Gno fnr thi tiuroos of brinsring to the attention ot owrv hom'. old anA new. throughout the Northwest the nan er words, when you think "I "Ellers," and again when you tlunK every nomc, uia ana m, IXTr.-T w.iiaWItv. ihlnfc In other words, when you nun rianut. u"u .,v. " " , , n t?r " nd acain when vou think "Ellers" make It synonymous with Good Pianos and Reliability." THE LIST, OF PRIZES V In Prise ?Oe MahecKBy, Wclicr. Mctrefrtyle riaaela' PUnfl. 2d Prlrr SS58 Chlckerinsr, Qwarter ursBs 2d Prise 8800. Kimball Mab Grxni. w, , r,iU Prise $350 Faacy ?lHhosmBy, jiarBsu . (k PrlT.e $2-"8 Latent Metrontyle PlaBola. na to- ri...irui n(rt xf vln Kimball l'arjor orjfaa. mm io jivo.i... - . , aBT aMV SO Prlre Credit Bllli for JSIBO enrn to appiy oa ihc P.nc r high-KTBdc piano Ih Hr wnreroeran. Each of the contestants sending the next 20 largest lists of .JE Siven Credit Bills for $5 less than the preceding; prize. .or sa. "d.SS? Rfti of in pmuos of 20 each of .the contCKtants sending in the next 20 I a r cs i i s vs o it worS wfll be feven Credit BIIU for 5 less than the prcccalng- prizes until the mtJ<Mifa?onW to the public from the fact Mai : In atrSSnff ntllowSf HouS m old exclusively "Pon the uniform or one- elifor this content. To all others it is entirely open. PRIZES NOW DISPLAYED The insrfrumen ar'e "now on display and will go .i,,.,.,., trinrs to any of the prizes in this publicity contest. ??fLtL.,"nn rflsnlav and will go to the winners without any cx- penfMi2tiiv we wish to complete our statistics of musical -instrument owners in Sc f NorthwesthencS aSkeach contestant to state whether possessing a piano "SXrU-S. or child In .he Northwest is entitled to. submit a list of words. Jolne'd. Nobody f barred. It will be well to study carefully the sub- (r finds; for .defendant. 3ccd of Catherine Rccder to Son Upheld by Court. In the case of F. B. Reeder and sev eral other brothers and sisters against J. L. Reeder, the elder brother, to set aside a deed for 140 acres of land ex ecuted by Catherine Reeder shortly be fore her deathr Judge Cleland yester day rendered a decision In favor of the defendant. The contestants testi fied that their mother, when she signed the deed In favor of J. I Reeder, was old and Infirm and subject to his Influ ence, and did not realize what she was doing. Tha deed gives J. U, Reeder the bulk of the property. Judge Cleland held that the evidence showed that Mrs. Reeder realized what she was do ing when she signed the deed, and it should stand. When the case was tried S. H. HarriK, the attorney who wrote the deed, testified that Mrs. Reeder gave him the description of the land by metes and 'bounds readily from memory, using no memorandum. Al Mendenhall. attorney for the plaintiffs, made a strong point of this fact in his argument, asserting that a woman 70 years old and In poor health could not "possibly have described the boun daries of the land from memory. The case will be appealed to the Supreme Court. INSTRUCTIONS Only such words of the English-language are to be used as are found In y i ni.nn.rf Vn nnmrR of nersons. or towns, or places. or plurals are to be used Do a letter more Ttlmesthan It appears 4n the two words "Ellers ; Planos Words spelled the same, but having- different mean- Make out your list of words in alphabetical order, giving the number It con tains, sign your full name ana aaaress. ana scna n vu i w f Washington Street, marked "Word Contest Department"; alto state whether you v.n..a nlnnn -t- nrrn nnri what make. Each and every list will be filed and examined carefully by confpetent Judges. Immediately at the close or the coniesi, ana winners i ue aimuuuucu wnuuu the papers a few days tnereaner. Those who receive the Credit Bills can apply same on any new piano at the regular price, but cannot apply them on any purchase made prior to March 16, 1506. Easy payments will be granted to thoe wishing to be accommodated -by ap nivintr tfit.tr frpdit "Rill and naylntr the balance In small monthly payments. If you secure a Credit Bill and already have an Instrument, you can transfer the same to another party who may wish to buy a piano by having the transfer made in our office, properly Indorsed by our manager. Not more than one Credit Bill will be accepted on the same piano. All answers must be In our office not later than 5 o'clock. March 15. 1S08. Send In your list at once Lists will be filed according to time, received, and in case of a. tie as to the number of words the first one received will be Judged the winner. Eilers Piano House The Biggest, Busiest and Best Piano and Organ Dealers 351 Washington Street EARL GETS DIVORCE DECREE Court Disbelieves Testimony or Wife .and Brother. Georse W. Earl was granted a divorce from Frances W. Earl yesterday by Judge Cleland. and the cross-complaint filed by Mrs. Earl was dismissed , and she was denied any interest In her husband's property. At the time of the trial, which occupied several days. Mrs. Earl made sensational charges against her husband, but Judge Cleland -by his decision shows that he did not believe .her evidence. She ' said her health was shattered because of Earl's conduct, but on the other hand letters written by Mrs. Earl and her brother. Leon Jones, to relatives In the East, state in most enthusiastic terms of the kindness, of Earl and the nice home he had bought and furnished. In July last Leon Jones came here from the East, and according to evidence given by Mr. Earl, Jones was far too affection ate to his sister and created domestic trouble. The couple were married In May, 1903, and got along well until Jones appeared upon the scene. Judge Cleland reviewed the case quite fully, and said he thought it sjrange that although Mr. Earl was not a wealthy man, Mrs. Earl and Jones knew where to And every dollar he possessed. M Jackson.-R. H. Greer. U. G. Gardner. W. L Connell. C. W. Redmond. R. C. Vaught. John Dennis, John Humphreys. Ed. Moore, John W. Sewell. Hugh Pur dln. J. W. Bailey? J. M. Greer. Alonxo Slgler, S. B. Huston and Francis J. Bailey; the Misses Deborah Barrett and Florence Tongue. SUFFRAGIST RECEPTION Mrs. Chase, of Oregon City, Enter tains Leaders of Cause. A reception was given the Equal Suf fragists last week by Mrs. Chase, of Oregon City, whose home was thrown open during afternoon and evening to the women who are fighting for the bal lot in Oregon. Mrs. Chase was assisted In receiving by Mrs. C. D. Latourette, Mrs. C. H. Caufield. Mrs. George A. Hardinp. Mrs. J. E. Hedges. Mr. Llewel lyn Adams. Mrs. C. H. Dye, Mrs. Evans and Miss Myrtle Buchanan. Among the notable elderly women present were Grandma Walton, one of the founders of the first Congregational Church on the Coast, and Grandma Meldrum, who crossed the plains In 1843. Another not able guest was Mrs. John A. McBrlde, of Spokane. At a large meeting held thesame even ing in the First Baptist Church In Oregon City, Mrs. Eva Emery Dye presided. Miss Gall Laughlin and MIbs Laura Gregg making addresses. Abraham Lincoln was the subject of Miss- Laughlln's oration. The annual address of Rev. Anna Sbaw before the National Suffrage convention in Baltimore was read. Miss Laughlin. Miss Gregg, MIfs Clay, Mrs. Boyer. Miss Chase. Mrs. Colby. Mrs. Woodworth and Mrs. DeVoe added that a splendid body' of Oreiron women were aiding nnd en-1 couraglng the cause by every means in their power. At yesterday's weekly meet ing reports from the field showed that the work was progressing to the entire satis faction of the association. Tuesday after New Year's Day, which came Monday. The Attorney-General holds that the teacher must make up nve days' lost time. ' Admits Theft of Towels. While Jack Burns was attempting to dispose of a large number of towels In second-hand stores at Third and Burnslde streets yesterday afternoon. Patrolmen Goltz and Smith arrested him, and shortly after he was taken to headquarters he confessed that he had stolen the goods. They -were later Identified as the property of Mrs. Devere, who has offices In a downtown building. Burns was locked up on a charge of larceny. Named as Jury Commissioner. James Failing, of Portland, has been appointed United States Jury Commis sioner in the Federal Court by Judge Wol verton. Mr. Falling succeeds Charles J. Reed, who'vacated the position to become United States Marshal. The office has be6n vacant since that time. Reception to Mrs. Wilbur. HILLSBORO. Or.. Feb. 17. (Special.) A reception at the residence of Mrs. Francis J. Bailey was tendered Mrs. Ralph W. Wilbur yesterday afternoon by the women of HUlsboro opposed to the extension of suffrage to the women of Oregon. The campaign for the future was outlined, after which "light refreshments were served. Those present at the recep tion were: Mcsdames W. D. Hare. F. A. Bailey, W. N. Barrett, C. E. Rollins. L.. A. Long, Jos. Downs, H. GHpatrick, R. Simon, W. DELIGHTFUL N1IWPORT. Splendid Weather at This FopBlar Pacific Coat Roert. Delightful In every particular Is the weather at Newport, and the Southern Pacific and the Corvallls & -Eastern rail roads have resumed their cheap rates to this place for the Winter. Particulars by asking at Third and Washington streets, Portland. Murlno Eye Remedy Cures Eyes; Makes Wflc Eytt Slrcnr- Soothe Eye Pain: Doen't Smart. Piles Quickly Cured at Home Instant Relief, Permanent Cure-Trial Package. Mailed Free to All .in Plain Wrapper. Piles is a fearful disease, but easy to cure If you go at It right. An operation with the knife. Is danger ous, humiliating and rarely a permanent success No Personal Reasons. Special to the New Yor.k American. Members of the House thronged around the smiling Mr. Longworth on his ,reap pearance today CFebruary IS) and chatted amiably with him as he contentedly whiffed billows of smoke from a Turkish cigarette; He smiled all the time. "Sorry you were sick, old man," one colleague said. "But if you had to be. It was better to have it last week than this." "It certainly was," ha replied, happily. .Longworth voted In committee to table the bill providing the whipping post pun ishment for wlfebeaters. He was twitted about this and asked for his reason. "It's been a failure, after a trial. In several states," he said. "Any personal reasons?" "No!" he cried, with a resounding, long continued laugh. Teacher Must Make Up Time. OLYMPIA. Wash.. Feb. 17. (Special.) Assistant Attorney-General Falknor gave an opinion today construing the law relating to teachers contracts. In which It is held that a teacher having signed a contract to teach a certain number of months must make up the time If he dis misses the school more than one day for a holiday recess. The decision is in response to a case submitted by the County Attorney" of Lewis County, who cites the case of a teacher who dismissed the school on the Friday before last Christmas until the There Is Just one other sure way to be cured painless, safe and In the privacy of your own home It Is Pyramid Pile Cure. We mall a trial package free to all who write. It will give you instant relief, show you the harmless, painless nature of this great remedy and start you well on the way toward a perfect cure. Then you can get a full-sired box from any druggist for 55 cents, and often one box cures. If the druggist tries to sell you some thing just as good.lt is because he makes more money on the substitute. Insist bn having what you call for. The cure begins at once and continues rapidly until it is complete and perma nent You can go right ahead with your work and be easy and comfortable all the time It is well worth trying. Just send your name and address to Pyramid Drug Co.. 131SS Pyramid Build lng. Marshall. Mich., and receive free by return mall the trial package in a plain wrapper. Thousands have been cured in this easy, painless and Inexpensive" way, in the privacy of the home. All druggists. 59 cents. Write today for a free package. ,-! SALE GENUINE "' air- -.- ' . NAVAJO :, . . Ill Sl)H!iilllj;i!!ll!!l!ll!lll!lllfillJIIIIIl!li(lf M - A DIRECT CONSIGNMENT AT RESERVATION PRICES v - - ; SALE COMMENCES MONDAY In the selecting of these rugs and blankets we give' our.- own personal attention, making our selections direct from the largest trading posts situated in the Navajo territory of Arizona and New Mexico, The patterns which comprise this assortment represent the truest ideas, the most popular designs and colorings of this famous race of Indians, whose crafty work in weaving blankets and rugsexcels that of any other Indian tribes. So varied are the sizes as to adapt them for many useful and ornamental purposes, such as sofa pillows, table covers, floor rugs, Indian corners, lounging rugs, couch covers and porch rugs. We also have som& miniature looms with small unfinished rugs, which are perfect models of the larger looms. With proper care these rugs will last a lifetime and greatly add to the appearance of the room, being .specially appropriate with arts and crafts furniture. Prices range according to weave and size. No two alike. See display of these in our window. - - . N ,$ 1.75 Navajo Pillow Tops, 24 on. square; sale price $1.00 $ 2.50 Navajo Rug, 25 in. by 28 in.; sale price $1.50 '$ 7.50 Navajo Rugs, 38 in. by 51 in.; sale price $4.50 $ 8.50 Navajo Rugs42 in. by' 58 in.; sale price $5.10 $11.00 Navajo Rugs, 37 in. by 72in.; sale price $6.60 S12.00 Navajo Rugs, 45 in. by 72 in.; sale price $7.20 $12.50 Navajo Rugs, 54 in. by 62 in.; sale price $7.50 $13.50 Navajo Rugs, 54 in. tQr86 in.; sale price $8.10 $14.00" Navajo Rugs, 41 in. by 72 in.; sale price $8.40 $15.00 Navajo Rugs, 49 in. try 66 in.; sale price $9.00' $16.50 Navajo Rugs, 60 in. by 84 in.; sale price $9.90 $17.50 Navajo Rugs, 48 in. by 72 in.; sale price $10.50 $18.00 Navajo Rugs, 50 in. by 72 in.; sale price $10.80 $19'.00 Navajo Rugs, 54 in. by 80 in.; sale price $11.40 $20.00 Navajo Rugs, 44 in. by 78 in.; sale price $12.00 $20.00 Navajo Rugs, 54 in. by 74 in.; sale price $12.00 $21.00 Navajo Rugs, 51 in. by 78 in.; sale price $12.60 $25.00 Navajo" Rugs, 51 in. by 72 in.; sale price $15.00 $32.00 Navajo Rugs, 6 ft. by Sy2 ft.; sale price $19.20 $37.50 Navajo Rugs, 7 ft. by 7 ft. 10 in.; sale price. $22.50 THE ABOVE ARE A KEW OF THE MANY SIZES WHICH COMPRISE THIS SALE ASSORTMENT TWO SPECIALS FOR MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY REGULAR VALUE $8- MUSIC CABINETS Thirty-eight inches high, 18 inches wide and 13 inches deep; built of select grain birch in rich mahogany finish, highly polished. Has five adjustable shelves, also brass rod and rings for curtains SPECIAL $4.50. v MAGAZINE RACKS Thirty-eight inches high, 18 inches wide and 11 inches deep; built of solid oak in weathered finish. Has top 14 by 20 inches, also three lower shelves sup ported by heavy wooden screws in antique finish SPECIAL $3.75. " REGULAR VALUE $6.75 "THE MALLEABLE" : -RANGE Represents a thorougjhness of detail of all parts which make up the modern raxge. The "steeling" malleable con struction, exquisite finisli, simplicity of design and the best and most modern improvements are embodied in "The Mal leable" range. The tcaisile strength of malleable iron is such as permits the riveting of every joint in "The Malle able" range so as to render it airtight, an essential feature in the construction of a range. A glance at this line of ranges is convincing evidence that the builders of "The Malleable" "have done their work well." Our special in troductory terms on these ranges during February are $1.00 DOWN AND $1.00 PER WEEK. We will take in exchange your olcLstove on range and give liberal allowance for same. 2n JfOWrCREWT JSG00Q UPHOLSTERING, REPAIRING AND REFINISHING OF FURNITURE We make a specialty of reupholstering, refinishing and repairing furniture of all kinds, and consider thi3 a most important feature of our business. Many a furniture piece which has been laid away can.be restored almost to its original state at comparatively little expense and so give satisfactory service for many years more. We carry an up-to-date stock of furniture cov erings in silk, wool and cotton, in designs adaptable for all purposes. During the month of Febru ary we are of fering a dis count of 20 PER CENT on all up holstery fabrics. We are pleased at all times to furnish estimates on repairing, refinishing and reupholstering of furniture ghT.tAi.V--,,, ...i.u rrr,,. -,w ..-. : . ....... T.r , f.n; " ' "lV"" '"Ov C0MPLETM0U5E-FUM5HERS MAKE YOUR OWN TERMS