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THE" SUNDAY OREGbxiAJf, PORTLAND, APRIL 21, 1907. 11 WILL GO SCOT FREE Jennings Murder Case to Be Dropped by Prosecution. SENTENCED TO BE HANGED Convicted or Killing His Father, Youth Is Plated In Penitentiary to Await Execution Courts Grant Retrial Drop Case. GRANT'S PASS, Or.. April 20. (Spe cial.) After a session of but six days, Judge IL K. Hanna adjourned - Circuit Court today until next Wednesday, when he will hear a couple of small civil cases and some motions, and that .will probably close the April term of ..court, the next term being: In July. The Jennings murder case was not .-calledr for trial and Jasper Jennings will probably be released from the " charge of shooting; his father, Newton ' M. Jennings, who was shot at night while asleep in his bed In his cabin at the Granite Hill mine In September, 1905., Young Jennings has had one trial and the Jury found him guilty on . so meager evidence that an appeal was taken to the Supreme Court and sus- ' tamed and a new trial granted, with ..- conditions arisen mat maae 11 impoB- BlhlA f t h atntA tn uorMlftA am itrnnr evidence as It had at the previous trial, JMstrtct Attorney A. 7. Reames finds that he cannot secure a conviction of Jennings and he has moved for a dis missal of the case. Judge Hanna took It under consideration and will likely give his decision at the adjourned ses sion next week. Young Jennings is lh 4.11 The only other criminal cases before " the court were C. E. Merren. charged with obtaining money under false pre i tenses by appropriating subscriptions : that he took for The Ofegontan. He pleaded guilty and was given one year . In the penitentiary. John Conaven, - convicted of larceny In a dwelling, was !. given two years In the pen. No civil : cases of Importance were on the docket. BANKS TO HOLD STATE FUNDS ' 1,1st of Depositaries Selected by Washington Board of Finance. OUTMPIA. Wash., April" 20. (Special.) x- The State Board of Finance has selected - the following financial Institutions as i. depositaries for state funds under the law passed at the last session of the ,. Legislature: The Old National Bank, of Spokane; - Traders National Bank, of Spokane; ' Colfax National Bank, of Colfax; Baker . Boyer National Bank, of Walla Walla; i Washington State Bank, of Bllensburg; . First National Bank, of Bellingham; Bank of Commerce, of Everett: union Savings and Trust Co., of Seattle; Xa- tlonal Bank of Commerce, of Seattle; Seattle National Bank, of Seattle: Dexter K Horton and Co., of Seattle; Fidelity Trust Co.. of Tacoma; National Bank of Commerce, of Tacoma; Capital National ..Bank, of Olympia; Security State Bank, - of Chehalls. The .rate of interest to be paid on average dally balances by all the deposi- taries- is to be 2 per cent, . as fixed by 1 law. The Board of Finance is given authority to change the rate of Interest, y but the banks designated as depositaries have expressed a willingness to pay 2 per cent and the members of the board " consider that the state la fortunate In I being able to secure that rate, owing to j the character of their deposits and their ; fluctuating nature and also considering the present plethoric condition of the money market in this state. The depositaries were so selected that . there will be one to take care of the hnslnAus nf nMi nf frh. Rtntps in-stitnttnna educational, reformatory, and others, c which was an Important consideration, :y as under the law the depositaries must "' transact the state's business free of ex change and the different state Institutions .' will therefore be able to save consid er erable money , on that score. TACOMA HOPS AT 3 1-8 CENTS Fifty Bales Medium Sell for lxmest Price in Recent Years. TACOMA. Wash., April 20. (Special.) t Charles M. Metzler has purchased from Rajuskt Bros., of Alderton, 50 bales of good medium hops at 84 cents a pound. This Is the lowest price ever paid for hops of like quality on Puget Pound, except probably during the hard times, when the growera had great difficulty in disposing of their crops at any figure. Ixaac Plncus & Sons have been doing . some buying of late, and have man aged to pick up about 600 bales in the Orttng section from various growers at prices ranging from 5 He to 6 He a pound. The hops bought by this firm were choice to prime. So far as known no other sales have been made In the last day or so. the market being very quiet, with a tend ency to go lower. W. D. Cotter, of Puyallup, shipped 700 bales of hops to New.. York on consignment, and as soon aa the dealers In New York heard of this consignment being made .they topped buying.. NO STRIKE TACOMA WORKMEN Members Building Trades Go Into Competition With Masters. TACOMA. Wash.. April 20. (Special.) TTrere will be no general strike of workmen In the building trades here, according to the 'statement made by one of the labor leaders today. The men are now on a strike as far aa members of the Builders' Kxchange are concerned, the latter having locked them out unless they work under the open-shop plan. But most of the work men are engaged with other contrac tors. The men have gone Into competition with their masters. Instead of getting up a big strike and causing a lot of Industrial disorder in the community, they are quietly going along and tak ing the business away from the con tractors wherever they can, and when the contractors get hurt bad enough fn" this way, the union men expect them to come around and agree to be good, according to the union stand ard. WIPE OUT CHAUTAVQCA DEBT New Association Will Levy Assess- nient to Pay Off $2230. OREGON CITY. Or.. April 30. (Special.) The "board of directors of the Willam ette Valley Chautauqua Assembly, which assumed the Indebtedness and took over the property of the old association, today audited and adjusted the bill,' amounting to about $a. The creditors will be paid as soon aa the stock is paid up, and an assessment of 100 per cent has been levied, payable within 20 days. When the debts are cleared, there will be about $1000 on hand. ' The Chautauqua directors have engaged the services of the Chemawa Indian Band to furnish music during the entire session. The musical director will be Dr. R. A. Heritage, of Salem, and he will conduct a juvenile cantata, "Months and Seasons," and -will also give a grand icon cert.' A. M. Grilley, physical director of the Portland Y. M. C. A., will be the physical director of the assembly." The baseball games will be a feature of the session as before. It Is possible that the former arrangements of giv ing J25 to the winning team and $10 to the loser will be abolished and10 given to each team at every game played, and a costly trophy presented to the winner of the series. ADMITS NOW HE TOOK MONEY W. J. Sewell, of Pendleton, to Be Sentenced for Embezzlement. PENDLETON, Or., April 20. (Spe cial.) W. J. Sewell, the defaulting local manager of the Potlateh Lumber Com pany, who was recently arrested In San Francisco and indicted on the charge of embezzling about $4000 of the company's funds, today changed his plea of not guilty to guilty and will be sentenced one week from Monday. His friends who first made a strong effort to make up the amount he la short and settle the case out of court are now trying to secure his parole. Sewell was one of the well-known business men in the city and his ab sconding last September created a small sensation here," The exact amount of his peculations has never been made known, but it Is thought to be about $12,000. TWO LADS DRIFTING TO SEA Go Out In Row boat From Gray's Harbor Slight Chances Rescne. HOQUIAM, Wash.. April 20. (Special.) Two young lads, thought to be George Smith and Alexander Maxwell, whose homes are near Centralla, drifted to sea In a small boat this afternoon. The lads were last seen In the lower harbor In a row-boat with a strong tide ebbing at the time. They were near the bar and It la very doubtful whether they reached shore. No word has been received' here of their racovery, and the chances seem slim for their rescue unless some ves sel picks tnem up. Sllverton Teachers Chosen. . SILVER TON, Or., April 20. (Spe cial.) At a meeting of the School Directors held in this city last even ing, Miss Kentner was elected princi pal of the Sllverton schools for the ensuing year, and the Misses Quick, Cowan, Jones, McKlnney, Beckett and Welborn were elected teachers, all of whom are at present In charge of the several departments. Professor R. W. Canfleld, Who is now principal, will not be retained. Lane County Out of Debt. EUGENE, Or., April 20. (Special.) Lane County is out of debt today. Treasurer Eastland has Just called In all warrants, which, when paid, will leave $25,000 to $30,000 clear to the county. There will be more than enough collected by November 1 to nay the second half of the state taxes, so that the above amount will be avail able for any purpose the county may decide upon. Three Divorces Are- Gxanted. OREGON CITY, Or., April 20. (Special.) Decrees of divorce were handed down in the Circuit Court today in the follow ing cases: Jennie Jamison vs. William B. Jamison; Fred' F. Chard ' vs. Frances Chard; Annie' C. Olsen vs. Bertie Olsen. In the suit of Thomas F. Ryan vs. Mary Cobery. et al., judgment for plaintiff was rendered and mortgage was ordered fore closed. Healer's Patients Have Relapse. ABERDEEN. .Wash., April SC-MSpe-cial.) Some of the patients of divine healing, who were treated by Dr. Mc Inturff while here two weeks ago have experienced a relapse. Mclnturff Is of the Dawfa cast and proposes to establish a Zlon in Idaho. He received consider able money and a carload of furniture for his colony from emthusiastio followers here. Special Values in Ladies' PAY A Ladies' Japanese Silk Waists, lingerie and cot ton ; pin tucks, hand-embroidered fronts, Val. lace collars; latest style sleeves. Special price " Japanese Silk Waists ; front fine collar and lace-trimmed sleeves. Special price Men's Fine Spring Suits; Easy Payments First and YamhUl - 2E mm are the young men's the season. - - Top-Notch Tailoring Highest Quality, and Lowest Prices- a trinity of "Senior" features not to be overlooked. If your dealer hasn't these Clothes in.stock, we'll gladly direct you to one who has. Cfyfakers ColleeClothes FOB, SALE BY EASTERN OUTFITTING CO., Corner Tenth and Washington Streets. JUDGE GALLS THIRD VENIRE SECOND PANEIi EXHAUSTED IN M'lVIANTJS CASE. Two More Jnrors Needed for the Murder Trial--Many Men Op posed to Hanging. PENDLETON, Or.. April .20. (Spe cial.) Five more Jurors were secured today In the McManus murder trial, and It is now believed that the other two will be selected Monday morning In time for the taking of testimony to begin in the afternoon. After 2 o'clock today only seven men had been secured, and as man after man was excused because of bias for or against the defendant, or antipathy to capital punishment. It began to look like an indefinite length of time would be required to select a jury, when sud denly three men were secured in suc cession. The special panel was exhausted by 5 o'clock, however, and court adjourned until Monday morning- at 9 o'clock to allow the -Sheriff time to summon the 12 men composing the third venire that has been' drawn for this case. The feature of the examination today was the large number of prospective jurymen who were opposed to capital punishment, who declared they would not bring In a verdict of guilty under any circumstances. , Nine of the ten men now selected are farmers, the oth er one being a blacksmith. Mrs. McManus was again by the side of her husband and though late in the afternoon, when Judges, Jurymen and lawyerg all exhibited signs of weari ness, she never relaxed for an instant the Interest she has manifested from the start in every question and an swer. . Copper Strike Near Medford. MEDFORD, Or., April 20. (Special.) A new copper belt has been discov ered on the divide between the South Ladies ' Ready-to Spring Eton Suits . . . Mr. "Worrell, manager of our ladies' clothing department, announces . the arrival yesterday of a beautiful line of . Ladies' Suits. The cut shows the exa'ct style of this suit. It is satin-lined, guimp braid and ,: button trimming to match; skirt extra' full and - . ClQnPI - pleated. Special- intrbductory price OlOlUU We Sell "Cheaper for Credit Than. Others Do for Cash. See Window Displays, Here's another bargain in Brilliantine Skirts, new and up-to-date; box-pleated, extra well made'; colors are brown,.. blue . , C-QC-and black. Only . M . . ; ; ... Cniu!) Easy Payments Your Terms ' LITTLE DOWN, A LITTLE Linen Waists, tucks and hand -embroidered .-" fronts. Special price . . . . . . . . i . . '. . .$4.00 icks, lace pin tucks, lace Lawn Waists, $2.50 collar and lace-trimmed sleeves.' Special .......... .. , GEVURTZ BLOCK rams Umpqua and the Rogue Rivers in the northern part of Jackson and Southern Douglas counties. The property has recently been reported on by an ex pert from Shasta County,' California, who pronounces It one of the most re markable deposits of copper on the Coast. The mineral zone 1 In the vicinity of Diamond Rock and" a large area is clearly Included In the field. Two groups of claims, the Rowley and the Bonfleld, are In course of develop ment, and the Indications are flattering beyond the expectations of the owners. The property Is owned by D. C. Burns and R. A. Rowley, of Portland, and Dr. Reddy, of this city. Law and Order Campaign. WOODBURN. Or., April 20. (Spe cial. At a large and enthusiastic meeting of the Law and Order League In this city tonight, steps were taken to widen the scope of the league and extend It throughout the county. Com mittees were appointed, the member ship increased and a large sum of money subscribed. The league will meet again on the first Saturday night In June, when there will be a grand rally. In the Interim the executive committee, the personnel of which is not publicly known, will do the, real work of the league. Toolhasha Gum vet only stops toothache instant ly, but clean the cavity, removes all odor, and prevent decay. Keep a sup ply and save many a dentist bill. A i mttt Affair. Thare are Imitations. Sea that von set Beat's Toothache an. At all druggists, it cents, or by mall. Dent's Corn Gnm&TiEf I C. S. DENT a CO., Dttroit, MM. - Wear Apparel $18 Spring Waists A WEEK mercerized,-. white and tan; pin S2.50 Lawn Waists; fronts of fine pin tucks ffft ftft and-VaL insertion. Special price,. .yZiUU embroidered fronts, Val. lace S1.50 - Second and Yamhill eciai .U Regular $25 Tapestry Brussels for $20 $1.00 DOWN, $.100 A WEEK You know the wearing quality of these Brussels Rugs, and we have many exclu sive patterns. You have been thinking, perhaps, of placing a new Rug in parlor or dining-room, after house-cleaning days. "We've opened an easy way for you to acquire them. Youll be able to brighten up your rooms and not feel the bur den of cost. You have the advantage of possession while paying for thenU ( Sale of S ! I B ft-feSft- .53) flTT ; T , No. 6001 Vt Solid brass bed, beau tiful polish, 2-inch posts, 4-inch husks and knobs, l-inch top rails and filling. Just like cut, ex cept post knobs around instead of cathedral shape. Regular price $35, special piJ j Enamel Bed iLetGevurtz Many other Dresser Bargains in our sample line, which we are closing out for new samples. 'VourCredit Is Good at geyurtx" YOU MAKE THC TCRMS.WCDO THE REST. - Ring FINE RUGS ON SPECIALTERMS Smith's Celebrated Axminst ef Rugs Beautiful floor-coverings in a great variety of color ings and patterns. -Youll surely find some to jour taste, there are so many to choose from. There is a lighter weight Saxony Axminster on the market, but we would have you know ,that this is the genuine Smith's Axminster, room-size, 9x12 feet. Some have seams, others are seamless. They have an extra heavy nap and wear like leather. Priced at $33.50 $1.00 Will Buy One Yes, just a simple dollar bill will secure the delivery of one of these handsome Rugs in yourliome. There after you may pay $1.00 a week. ample Brass ' No. 6123 High class brass bed, continuous 2-inch frame, In filling, 3-inch husks, richly orna mented; polish the highest qual ity, warranted not to tarnish; just like the above cut. Regular f price $60, special '. ...V Samples Likewise Reduced j FurnislffiurHonie Princess Dresser NO. 2554 This new- ' style Princess Dresser . is exceedingly attrac-- , tive, .'being finished in the . most approved . manner. - The . oak . used in its construe- -tion . is richly grained and very dark. ' The mirror . is 18x40 in., being unusually thick and genuine French bevel. Special price, $29.00. To the -Why not sit 3bwn NOW -and write Gevurtz & Sons for their mail order cata logue showing a fine line of Furniture, Stoves, Ranges, Watches, Sewing Machines, etc. It will cost you but one cent postal and may save you many dollars within the year. GEVURTZ SELLS IT FOP 6-SONO GEYUETZ BLOCK BOUNDED Br YLMNU Tifat AND SECOND STiRDBTLAND ale! We are closing oat all samples in every department. Intend to have entirely new samples as well as brand Z new goods in our mammoth new store. No. 8793 This is a beautiful solid brass bed of unique design. Note the graceful curved head and foot. Bed is just like cut, has 2-inch posts and' top and foot rails, 1-inch filling and 4-inch husks; of solid seamless brass tubing of finest polish and warrant ed not to tarnish. Unquestionably the best high-class bed bargain of fered this season. Regular ,.$49 price $75, special. . . No. 6080 Solid brass bed exactly like the cut, full size, 2-inch con-, tinuous frame and 14-inch filling of polished brass tubing. A.beau tfful bed without a blemish, sell- ' mg regularly for $65, special .$45 Beds i Country Mail Orders ! We do a large mail order business in. "all lines. We also offer very liberal credit terms to country customers and would emphasize the fact that with ' . our catalogue in their hands they can purchase as easily at home as if they visited our store. Lady of the House: l- LESS Portlands Greatest MOUSEFlMUSIfllK Emporium "occupying ' omn&oaoNwwtiu, nALr BLOCK ON XL0ND. QUtfrrR BLOCK ON rU5TS rOURfLOORS. mm 1 Mj