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7 E. PLACED IN was brief. He said the evidence of an ac complice was always to; be used with sus picion, and that a witness impeached in one part of his story was to be regarded with distrust in other parts of his testi mony. All the witnesses are being held in Prineville, and in case of a disagreement another trial will take place immediately. TAFT BE MEN WILL Benjamin's Spring Suits i! Topcoats HANDS OF JURY THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAN, PORTLAND, MAY 10, 1908. cs CONTROL Court's Instructions Seem to Favor Defendant, Ex-Sheriff Sam C. Smith. LAWYERS' STRONG PLEAS Defense Arraigns Character of Kl llott in Strenuous Terms Acquit tal Expected Hold Witnesses for Possible Second Trial. , I'RINKVILLE. Or.. May 9. (Special.) The case of ex-Sheriff C. Sam Smith, who la charged with burning the shear ing plant of J. N. Williamson on the Ochaco, went to the Jury at 9 o'clock tonight. If a verdict is reached by morning it is thought it will be an ac quittal. It is not unlikely that there will be a disagreement. A verdict of guilty is generally regarded as improbable. In view of the bad reputation given Lark in Klllott, the state's leading witness, and instructions relative to the testimony of accomplices given the Jury by Judge Bradshaw. The defense rested its case at 11 o'clock, after introducing a number of character witnesses, who swore that the reputation of Elliott for veracity is exceedingly bad. Henry Cran. a well-known rancher, as a witness, related a conversation he had with Klllott about a year ago in which the latter said: "We will have to burn Sam Smith's house and run him out of the country." This witness also said that Elliott, on returning from Portland during: the land fraud trials, confessed to perjuring him self in order to get Smith indicted on the thargo of attempting to tamper with Gov ernment witnesses. Douglas Ijawson. Stub Quackenbush and Peter Sigling testified that in a local sa loon they heard Elliott make the admis sion that he had lied about Smith in Portland and had done it to get even. District Attorney Menefee opened the argument for the prosecution in a review of the testimony. He was followed by Attorney Wyatt, ..for the . defense, who made a strong plea for his client and charged he was the victim of a conspi racy, the object of which was to get possession of his land. Attorney Weather ford spoke two hours for the defense, showing the weakness of the state's case. He asserted that there was not a scintilla of evidence except that of Elliott, a self confessed perjurer, and admittedly a black-hearted criminal, tending to con nect Smith with the arson. His vigorous arraignment of the lead ing witness for the prosecution frequently caused Mrs. Elliott to lean her head on her husband's shoulder while her frame was convulsed with sobs. "This man says he has always been a friend of Williamson, and is now," said the lawyer: "He sits by the side of Mr. Williamson and the two have constantly conferred in assisting the state. Yet he burned this man's house and shearing plant, cut his fence and tried to poison his sheep. Was that the act of a friend? Then he has sworn that for the last two or. three years he has been friendly to Smith. Yet one responsible witness tells you that less than a year ago he was -talking about burning Smith's house, and running him out of the country. Was that the act of a friend? I tell you that a man so vicious, so abandoned, so utterly untruthful, is not to be be lieved in anything. He is simply hand ing Smith that second bunch, of which he so often boasted." Attorney Wilson spoke for an hour this nlternoon and two hours tonight in clos ing for the prosecution. He was vitriolic in his language and said that while Elli ott's reputation is bad, be could not have invented such a story and clung to it so well on cross-examination. Wilson an- lyied the case exhaustively and the jury men were yawning and consulting their watches when he concluded. Judge Bradsliaw's charge to the Jury NO FROM STOMACH, LIVER OR KIDNEY ILLS JUST READ THESE TWO LETTERS F. L. RYAN, Brooklyn, N. Y., says: "I have used your Bitters for stomach trouble and it cured me, and has been the means of preserving my life. I will ingly add my testimony." STOMAGHs P DON'T ACCEPT A SUBSTITUTE IF YOU WANT LOG PROMINENT IN OREGON" Dr. G. W. Maston Was Well Known in This State. KLAMATH PALLS. Or.. May 9. (Spe cial.) Dr. G. W. Maston. for 25 years prominently identified with business in-J terests of Oregon and engaged during that period in the practice of his profes-r sion in this state, whose death was an nounced as having occurred April 24, had a wide experience and was a man of strong personality. In April. 1904, he suffered a compound fracture of the bones of one leg In a run away accident. In which the limb was caught in a rapidly revolving wheeT of a carriage and terribly torn and broken. Distant from aid and accompanied by a woman. . who hastened to the nearest house for assistance, the doctor realized the necessity of immediate action, and severed the injured limb with a pocket knife. . Later Jt was attended to by other surgeons, and the completion of the am putation directed by the injured man. The shock was never entirely overcome, and his death was traceable to that. Dr. Maston had resided in Klamath County since July. 1903. and for three years has served as a member of the City Council of Klamath Falls from the Third Ward. A native of the City of New Orleans, where he was born December 14. 1861; graduated from the Cincinnati College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Maston engaged in the practice of his profession in Arizona, California and Washington, and served In the Medical Corps of the United States Army as surgeon during the Indian wars of Arizona and Utah be fore coming to the Northwest. He re sided at Albany from 1883 to 1893. where he was surgeon for the Southern Pacific Company and associated in various busi ness enterprises with Governor George E. Chamberlain and Judge Charles E. Wolverton. who were also located at Al bany at that time engaged in law prac tice. Knights Observe Anniversary. EUGENE. Or.. May 9. (Special.) The twenty-fifth anniversary of the founding of Ivanhoe Commandery No. 2. Knights Templars, of Eugene, was fittingly observed by that order in Masonic Hall last night. The 'organi zation, which started with a member ship of 13, now includes 129. The programme, presided over by Eminent Commander Spencer, consisted of music by the orchestra and the fol lowing: Invocation Dean E. C. Sanderson Vocal selection Quintet Misses Yoran and Wold. Mrs. Claire Wllloiighby. Mr. McMoran and Mr. Yoran. "History of Ivanhoe Commandery".. Sir Knight S. M. Yoran Quintet and Mrs. Hulln with violin. "Orinln of the Older and Its Relation to the Problems of Life" . Sir Knight E. O. Potter Grand Commander Frank J. Miller, of Al banv. gave an address on the "Teachings of the Order." Thompson Hearing May 18. ' TACOMA, Wash., May 9. (Special.) The date for the hearing' of the pro ceedings for the freedom of Chester Thompson was today set for May 18, by Judge Snell. The case had previ ously been set for May 27. Prose cutor MacKintosh of King County may act as associate counsel with Prose cutor Rowland. Jefferson Bank to Open. SALEM. Or.. May 9. (Special.) It was announced today that the Jefferson Bank, which closed its doors during the financial stringency in October, will open for busi ness May 16 and that cevry depositor will be paid in full, with 4 per cent interest on his money. Taconia Still Growing:. TACOMA. Wash.. May 9. (Special.) Preliminary estimates -by the Polk directory, show the Increase in popu lation of Tacoma over last year is about 15 per cent, which will give a total of 112,000 to 115.000. Physician Will Wed. ALBANY. Or.. May 9. (Special.) Dr. W. H. Parrish. a well-known physician of Monmouth, secured a license here today to wed Miss Clara Swanson, a yoimg woman residing near Lebanon. MB I DR. W. L. COOK, Columbus, Neb., says : "Your Bitters has been our family rem edy for years. It is excellent for toning the stomach, Ever and kidneys. I never hesitate in recommending it." Now resolve to get p. bottle of the Bitters at once and see how quickty your ailments will be cured, too. Thousands of other sickly people during the past 54 years adopted the above plan and as a result now enjoy perfect health. Its unequaled rec ord of cures proves its merit conclusively. HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS Is an absolutely pure medicine and the one best adapted for strengthening the digestive organs, restoring the appetite, and building up debilitated systems. Thus it cures and pre vents Poor Appetite, Belching, Heartburn, Vomiting,' Dys pepsia, Indigestion, Headache, Costiveness, Biliousness, Female Ills, Chills, Colds and Malaria, Fever and Ague. For sale by all Druggists and Dealers. (Continued From First Page.) Addresses were made by Frank J. Mil ler. Joint Senator for Lane and Linn, and S. M. Yoran, of Eugene. The reso lutions reported by Dr. W. Kuykendall, chairman of the resolutions committee, were adopted in full. They resolved: First, "That the delegates to both state and district conventions be instructed to cast their votes for delegates favorable- to the nomination of William H. Taft for President. Second, the hearty and unqualified support of Hon. H. M. take for Senator was urged upon all Lane County Republicans. Third, the Republican central committee should, call a convention of Lane County Republicans the first week of March. 1910. to recommend a ticket to the Republican voters for the pri maries. Fourth, hearty support was pledged to all county candidates. Fifth, the members of the convention pledged themselves to work diligently for the passage of the bill appropriating J125, 000 for the University of Oregon. The delegates chosen to the convention were: W. Kuykendall. S. M. Yoran, C. H. Vanderberg, H. L. Potter, W. G. Gilstrap. I. N. Edwards. J. M. Shelley, D. A. Paine. J. B. Bell. S. H. Friendly, J. I. , Jones. C. Cole. The delegates to the district convention were: S. L. Monrehead, T. CI Wheeler, W. F. Walk er. G. H. Kelly. W. G. Griffin, S. B. Eakln. J. M. Williams, H. W. Thompson, A. L. Briggs, John Martin, F. J. Hard, W. S. Moon. There was no dissension as to delegates, the tickets having; been typewritten beforehand. The anti Bourne forces ruled the convention. Allen H. Eaton. - Lincoln County. TOLEDO, Or., May 9. (Special.) The Lincoln delegation is not instructed. Two are for Taft, regardless of Bourne and one is non-committal. R. E. Collins. Ijlnn Count'. ALBANY, Or., May 9. (Special.) Linn County's delegation to the Republican State Convention is generally considered in the anti-Bourne column. As the mem bers of the delegation have held no meeting since their election and are from widely different parts of the county it Is impossible to secure . an accurate ex pression on the question of Taft instruc tions. But it is presumed here that the majority of the delegation will act with Fulton's friends. Willard L. Marks. Marlon County. SALEM. Or.. May 9. (Special.) Though the Marion County delegation to the state convention is not instructed as to its attitude on National delegates, it is known that the delegation will Tje solid for Taft. County delegates were selected and from these. 15 are to be chosen to represent this county. Senator Fulton's friends have a majority of the 20 and will select 13 satisfactory to themselves from the number. Bourne will therefore probably not have a supporter in the Marion County delegation. A. W. Prescott. Morrow County. HEPPXER, Or., May 9. (Special.) Morrow Counts' delegation is for Fulton. Its members will not. commit themselves as to Taft. Garfield Crawford. Polk County. DALLAS, Or.. May 9. (SpeciaD-The Polk County delegation to the Republican convention stands for Fulton, is opposed to Bourne, and is instructed solidly for Taft. Dean Collins. Sherman County. MORO, Or., May 9. (Special.) The Sherman County delegation will support P"ulton and favors an instructed Taft delegation. It opposes Bourne on all propositions. C L. Ireland. Umatilla -County. PENDLETON, Or.. May 9. (Special.) Eight delegates to the Republican State Convention were elected at a meeting of the county central commit tee Thursday evening. A resolution was unanimously adopted, instructing IJ THE BEST RESULTS. BUFFUM & 311 Morrison Street them to at all times vote for delegates to the National Convention who are fa vorable to the candidacy of William H. Taft for President. Everyone of the eiKht is a Kulton man. and ttioush neither his nor Bourne's name, was mentioned. Bourne will not receive any support at the hands of the Umatilla County delegation. W. J. Furnish Is a member, and will be chairman of the delegation. E. F. Averill. Tillamook County. TILLAMOOK, Or.. May 9. (Special.) The Tillamook delegation to the State Convention is uninstructed, and is friendly to. Fulton. Ed Baker. N Tjn ion County. . LA GRAKDE. Or., May 9. (Special.) The Union County' delegation to the State -Convention believes that Sena tors Bourne and Fulton if they desire, should be sent as delegates to the Na tional ConvevU.Qnrv The delegates are non-committal as to what would be their stand on, the election of a dele gation favorable . to Mr.". Taft, but are opposed to an instructed delegation. Notwithstanding this attitude, it is be lieved that two of the delegates are friends of Senator Bourne, two friends of Senator Fulton, and the others with out popular choice. A. TV. Nelson. Wallowa County. ENTERPRISE, Or.. May 9. (Special.) A poll of the state and district con vention delegates from Wallowa Coun ty shows all eight for Taft instruc tions. Seven favor Fulton for head of the National delegation. One state delegate is noncommittal. II. A. Gallo way. Wasco County. ,. THE DALLES, Or., May 9. (Special.) The Wasco County central committee, instead of Instructing, selected for its delegation to the State Convention prominent men from the stalwart and representative Republicans through out the county. This county is a pro nounced Administration community, and it was the consensus of opinion that a delegation selected from its foremost Republican citizens would justly repre sent the party without instruction. From the personnel of the delegation it is evident that Senator Bourne, or his representative, John "C. Young, would have some difficulty in persuad ing the delegation that President Roose velt was trifling with the people when he announced that he would not be a candidate for renomination. E. L.- Lang. AVashington County. HILLSBORO, Or., May 9. The Wash ington County delegates to the Repub lican State Convention, selected by the county central committee, are un pledged, but are avowedly Fulton men. It is popularly supposed here that they favor Taft. L. A. Long. Wheeler County. FOSSIL, Or., May 9. (Special.) Wheeler County will send an unin structed delegation to the Convention". I although two of its members person ally favor Taft. The delegates are J. H. Putnam, J. L. Barnhoust and A. Kohler. James S. Stewart. Vamhlll County. McMIXNVILLE, Or., May 9. (Spe cial.) Yamhill's eight delegates to the Republican State Convention are de cidedly anti-Bourne, and favor Fulton. They are uninstructed. but are pre sumably all Taft men. D. I. Ashbury. CLACKAMAS AGAINST BOURNE Elects Anti-Bourne Delegation to the State Convention. OREGON CITY, Or., May 9. (Special.) Clackamas County Republicans this aft ernoon named an anti-Bourne delegation to the state convention, which meets In Portland next week. An attempt to place the convention on record as favoring an uninstructed delegation was frowned upon and abandoned in the interest of har mony. The 11 delegates from Clackamas were instnucted. by unanimous "vote, to use every effort to secure the election of C. G. Huntley, of this city, as a dele gate to the National convention. The following delegates were chosen: C. G. Huntley, James U. Campbell, Thomas F. Ryan, Chauncey E. Ramsby, Charles A. Miller, G. W. Prosser, J. W. Reed, p. L. Clyde, C. M. Lake, John. Gibson. T. S. Stipp. The convention declined to send as del egates Christian Schuebel and George W. Dixon, well-known Bourne men. George C. Brownell also failed of election, al though -he . was not present, and appar ently made no effort to secure a place. Judge Livy Stipp, chairman of the county The latest and most approved creations from the foremost tailoring establishment in America constitute the gathering we show for your selec tion. Cheviots, serges, worsteds and cassimeres in the many shades of brown, soft grays, tan anci neat mixtures, as well as plain blues and blacks. Every new style point proper for the season can be found in our collection distinctive garments which are never radical enough to excite attention yet ever new enough to deserve it; exclusive rather than popular; which more than justify their price. Prices, $20, $25, $30, $35, $40 We feel sure with our assortment so complete, our styles so varied, and the high-class work manship reflected in our garments, that there will be no disappointments for you here. central committee, presided, and John F. Clark was secretary. The state conven tion delegates are also delegated to rep resent Clackajnas County at the First District Congressional convention. GOVERN OIi DRIVEN IXSIDE Cold Weather Stops Outdoor Speech. His Talk Gets Applause. PENDLETON, Or., May 9. (Special.) Forced' to abandon the plans for an open-air meeting because of the cold and blustry day. Governor Chamberlain this afternoon spoke for. more than an hour to an audience which filled the Opera house to its greatest capacity. He seemed to carry his hearers with him. for the ad dress was frequently punctured with ap plause.' He declared that Cake was a con vert to the popular doctrines and not a very sincere one at that, while claiming for himself the honor of being one of the original promulgators. He insisted that the Republican candidate for the Senate had kicked out the Statement No. 1 ad herents and was now lining up with the opposition. He went from here to Echo. ILDEST'AHD We have never claimed that S. S. S. was a medicine to work wonders, nor one that would cure every physical ailment or disorder. More than forty years ago it was placed on the market and recommended as a blood purifier, and today, after a long and successful career, and when its use has become almost universal, only the same honest claim is made for it that it is a cure for those diseases and disorders arising from an impure or polluted blood. Time makes no mistakes, and the very best recommendation of S. S. S. is the fact that it has stood a long test and is now more generally used, and has the confidence of a greater number of people than any other blood medicine. The blood is the most vital force of life; every organ, nerve, muscle, tissue and sinew of the body is dependent on it for nourishment and strength, and as it circulates through the system, pure and rich, it furnishes to these different members the healthful properties needed to preserve them and enable them to perform their various duties. So long as the blood remains free from infection we are apt to escape dis ease, but any impurity, humor or poison acts injuriously on the sys tem and affects the general health. Pustular eruptions, pimples, rashes, and the various skin affec tions, show that the blood is in a feverish condition as a result of some humor, or the presence of an irritating, fiery acid. Rheumatism comes from an excess of uric acid in the circulation, while Catarrh, Sores and Ulcers, Scrofula and Contagious Blood Poison, are all deep-seated blood disorders that will continue to grow worse as long as the cause remains. Bad blood may come from various causes, such as a sluggish condition of the system, imperfect bowel and kidney action, indigestion, etc., or the trouble may be inherited; but whatever the cause the blood must be purified before the body can be healthy. S. S. S. is a natural blood purifier and tonic. It is made entirely of the harmless juices and extracts of roots, herbs and barks of recog nized curative ability, and being free from all harmful minerals is an absolutely safe medicine for young or old. S. S. S. goes down into the circulation and removes any. and every trace of impurity, humor or poison. It freshens and enriches the blood and cures promptly and permanently Rheumatism, Catarrh, Sores and Ulcers, Scrofula, Skin Diseases, Contagious Blood Poison; and all other blood disorders. S. S. S. is the most reliable and at the same time a most pleasant acting medi cine for those whose blood has become weak and who are suffering wife Anaemia, Malaria or some other debilitating sickness. A blood purifier is especially needed in the Spring to cleanse the circulation of the impurities which have accumulated during the shut-in life of Winter, and S. S. S. is the most reliable and certain of good results. Book on the blood and medical advice free. S.S.S. is for sale at all drug stores. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, OA. PENDLETON where, tonight, he wound up a strenuous campaign of the county. His largest aud iences were at Athena, Pendleton and Echo. Albany Starts Publicity Work. ALBANY. Or., May 9. (SpeciaD-The Albany Commercial Club has now located in temporary headquarters at 310 West First street. Secretary Dasent is in charge. As soon as possible the club will fit up permanent quarters in some good location and equip tbem for extensive work. Matter is now being compiled for a new series of publicity pamphlets. Horse Brigade for Festival. ALBANY, Or., May 9. (Special.) Al bany may be represented in the parade at the Rose Festival in Portland by a bri gade of horsemen. The committee of the Albany Commercial Club in charge of the arrangements for Albany's participation in the carnival is now considering this plan. The committee has abandoned the Idea of having a float. An investigation is now being made to determine the ex pense involved and the facilities for tak ing the horses to Portland. Linn County Having used, S. S. S. exten sively I ean testify to its merits as a blood purifier and tonic. It enriches, p a r i ft s and cleanses the blood of all impur ities, and at the same time is a wonderful invlgorator, tonic and system builder. It is also a fine remedy for Rheumatism. It is master of this very pain ful disease, and as a tonlo to rive appetite, strensth to the nerves and build up the sys tem it has no equal. It is a very fine medicine indeed, and I hare every confi dence in it. MRS. F. L. BAILEY. 702 Linden St., Clearfield, Fa. BEST Opposite Postoffice and the brigade of horses would in itself be a good advertisement for the city. If the plan is adopted the horsemen will carry pennants showing they are from Albany and calling attention in some way to the advantages of the Linn County capital. Now York The police had tliMr annual parade on Saturday. hadcl by tin winners of medal for valor, bravery or meritorious servtrp. Three of these medals ero not awarded, no man having earned tnem. L O W RATES WILL BE MADE THIS SEASON BI THI 0. 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