THE SUNDAY OREGOJTIAX PORTLAND. JUNE 21, 1908.
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LEM WODN GUILTY
IN FIRST DEGREE
Jury Takes 13 Minutes to Con
vict Murderer of Lee
Dai Hoy.
AGREES ON SECOND BALLOT
Prisoner Trembles With lr When
Verdk-t Is Read Twenty Pays
Are Granted to Flic Mo
tion for Xew Trial.
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Lem Woon, indicted jointly with Lec
Geung for the murder of Les Dal Hoy,
was found guilty of flrst-drgrc murder
by a jury in Judge Bronaugh'fi court yes
terday. The Jury retired at 6:10 P. M..
and 13 minutes later announced that a
verdict had been reached. Only two bal
lots were taken by the jury, the flrnt
standing 11 to 1 for conviction. On the
second ballot the 12 jurors were unani
mous for a first-degree verdict. Counsel
for the defense will appeal the caso to
the Supreme Court. The trial of Ie
tieung. Lorn Woon's confederate, has
been continued until September.
Lem Woon had scarcely been returned
to his cell in the County Jail, following
Judge Bronaugh's instructions to the jury,
when that body reached an agreement,
making it necessary to bring the prisoner
into court. The accused Celestial evi
dently expected the unfavorable verdict,
following such a brief deliberation, for
lie was decidedly nervous as he entered
the courtroom, accompanied by Deputy
HherlfTs Bcatty and Bulger. In the mean
time ap interpreter had been secured to
acquaint the defendant with the findings
of the jury.
Pales at the Verdict.
f-,em Woon was directed to stand up,
hh h he did. Ills entire frame trembling
as with ague. His face, naturally color
less, was perhaps a shade whiter as lis
listened to the reading of the verdiet,
which was interpreted -to him olauae by
clause by the official interpreter. But
the final words, "guilty as eharced in the
indictment," failed to produce any ma
terial change in the prisoner's appear
ance. -
Counsel for the defense immediately
asked and was granted 20 days in which
to file a motion for a new trial, after
which Lem Woon was returned to the
County Jail. No demonstration of any
kind attended the reading of the verdict,
all but a few stragglers of the large
number of Chinese that attended the
trial during the day having left the build
ing, apparently not expecting such an
early verdict.
Defense Closes Its Case.
The defense closed its case yesterday
by calling three witnesses. Jo Bong, Lum
Hong and Sam Ah Tye, who corroborated
the testimony of other witnesses for the
defense in its contention that the man
on trial. Lem Woon, was not Lem Woon,
but Woon's younger brother. Lum -Shue.
In rebuttal the state called Stenographer
Boys and Deputy County Clerk J. It.
Bush, who testified that both in the pre.
liminftry examination of Lem Woon hi.
the Police Court, at the time of his ar
raignment, plea and all proceedings in
the Circuit Court previous to the trial,
the defendant had not claimed any other
name than Lem Woon.
Attorney F. F. Freeman opened the
closing urgtiments for the defense, and
was followed by John H. Stevenson, Dep
uty District Attorney, for the prosecu
tion. Dan J. Malarkcy, who was engaged
as special prosecutor by the friends of
the dead merchant, made the concluding
address, speaking for an hour and a half.
Vie reviewed in detail the testimony of
the case, and traced the crime directly to
the defendant, who had been identified
positively as the murderer by three of
the witnesses for the prosecution. Mr.
Malarkey vigorously scored the defend
ant, and some of his witnes, and mad
an eloquent appeal for Justice in behalf
of the widow of the dead merchant.
That which is plowed under is not wholly
lost, for it enriches the soil to some ex
tent, but not so with that which goes up
in smoke.
Five hundred thousand tons of fiber
have been adhering to cotton seed every
year. It has been fed to farm stock along
with the seed and has done the stock no
good. Cattle and sheep do not like the
tiber and the seed cake is better without
it. A machine has been invented, which,
it Is claimed, will separate the lint from
the seed. Papermakera think they can
use it.
Nobody knows how many million tons
of cornstalks go to waste; but in quality
they are ahead of cotton stalks, and it
is believed can be made into paper, al
though it has not yet been done on a
commercial scale.
Thousands of acres of wild hemp grow
in the' southwestern part of the country,
particularly along the Colorado River. It's
only use now is to shelter Jack rabbits
and coyotes, but it has splendid fiber and
testa on a small scale show that excel
lent paper can be made from it. Paper
making from straw- Is a well-established
industry. Bookbinders use thousands of
tons of strawboard. The straw which
goes to waste in Western fields would
bring fortunes If made into paper.
Lists of fibrous or woody plants suitable
for paper are without limit, but only a
few may be had in quantity sufficiently
large to be worth considering. The time
lias not yet come when it is absolutely
necessary that substitutes for pulp wood
be found, but it is coming. The forests
are still able to furnish materials for pa
per, but they cannot continue to do ao for
a. great many years to oome, at the pres
ent rate of cutting and growth. Makers
ef paper anticipate a scarcity of pulp
wood and It is this which prompts the
active search now going on fdr substitutes.
SIXTH AND EVERETT SDID
'DAVE" MACKIE NEGOTIATES
. . SALE OF CORNER.
Hood Hotel and Adjoining Ground
Taken by McMinnvillo Man
as an Investment.
D. B. Mackie is one of the Portland
realty men who believe that all the
chances for excellent investments in
what Is known as "downtown stuff"
have not yet been picked up. He has a
client In MeMinnville named R. Jacob
son, who for some time has been look
ing over propositions made to him by Mr.
Mackie. and yesterday decided that the
northeast corner of Sixth and Bverett
streets came as near filling the bill as
anything that could be secured at the
present time.
Then an obstacle came in the way.
The owners. MacMaster A Blrrell, trad
ing under the name of the Union Trust &
Investment Company, evinced little In
clination to sell, and it was at this point
that the enthusiastic broker showed the
stuff he is made of. He convinced the
owners that $85,000 Ut a. good figure to
get for the 100x100 feet in that section of
the city, and at the same time had little
trouble in likewise convincing Mr. Jacob
son he had a bargain in securing the
piece at the figure named.
It is the intention of the buyer to build
an annex to the -Hood Hotel, that occu
pies 60x100 feet of the quarter block, to
take up the balance of the ground, the
annex to be of brick and three stories
hich, as is the present structure.
Th'iU;Mlnaville capitalist bought this
property and will build the addition a-
an Investment, remarking that he couli'
find no hotter way to invest his money
anywhere,, and that he intended to hold
it for his family as an inheritance. Deal
ers asked as to the deal agree that the
price paid is only a fair valuation, but
the effect of the sale on the real estate
market at the present time can be re
garded as most gratifying. It proves,
they say. that outside men of means look
to Portland realty ae one of the most
promising investments offered, not only
by reason of the revenue assured, but
certainty of advance in value.
It was reported yesterday to be Mr.
Jacohson's intention to begin the con
struction of the addition soon after the
deeds pass into his possession.
Merchants
Savings 6 Trust
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Capital$150,000
Pays Interest on Savings Ac
counts and Tims Certificates.
Receive deposits subject to
check without limitation as to
amount.
Effects collections in any part
of the country on most reason
able terms.
Acts as Trustee in all legiti
mate relations.
Cares for properties, collects
rents, eto.
Interviews solicited with those
contemplating any phase of our
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Telegram. He left this .city three years
ago for Honolulu, where he was on the
staff of leading newspapers for a while,
later returning to California. Ho is con
nected with the San Francisco Examiner
at present. Mrs. Jones formerly lived in
Portland, leaving here five years ago for
San Francisco. Mr. Johnson Is a gradu
ate of the Oregon Agricultural College,
and a veteran of the Spanish-American
War.
Lionel A. Johnson Weds.
Friends Iq this city have received an
nouncements of the wedding of Lionel A.
Johnson, a newspaper man well known
in Portland, and Mrs, J-lvelyn M- Jones,
at Pan Francisco June 14. The couple is
living at M9 Oak street. For a number
of years Mr. Johnson was a member of
the repnrtorial staff of the Kvenlng
KILLS SEVENTH WOMAN
Italian Murderer Adds to List of
Fiendish Crimes.
ROME, June 20. (Special.) The city of
Turin is horrified by the atrocious mur
der of a young girl, the seventh mys
terious crime' of its kind that has taken
place in the last 18 months, during which
period six women, both young and old.
have been found slaughtered, some at
the doors of their houses, others in sub
urban streets. In each case the assassin
has eluded capture and the police have
been , hopelessly baffled.
The latest victim of the fiendish woman
slayer Js' a beautiful young girl of 14.
named Carolina Piovano. whose- body
was discovered on Tuesday last in a
wood at Can Vito, in the neighborhood
of the Piedmontese capital. The poor
girl must have been attacked while re
aming home by familiar forest paths
.'rora an afternoon pilgrimage to the
sanctuary of the Madonna. Her dainty
veil and prayerbook were picked up near
her body, which was shockingly mutil
ated. A servant girl living in a nearby villa
told ttie police that on Tuesday she met
a beardless middle-aged man in a state
of great nervous excitement, who was
hastening away from the spot. He told
her that a girl's body was lying there.
The man, who is thought to be the mur
derer, was also seen by several other
people' while he was descending the hill
side in the direction of the city. Since
then, however, he seems to have entirely
disappeared and no arrest has been made.
Reception to Rev. and Mrs. Ramsey.
A reception will be given Thursday,
.Tune S5. at the parish house, Pro
Cathedral St. Stephens, the Martyr, at
8 o'clock P. M., for B.cv. and Mrs.
Horace Marion Ramsey, who were mar
ried June 9.
Estate of Mrs. Mary K. Arnold.
.ionn Arnoio aim ivirs. Garonne j. r
jvingsiey were yesternay appointed ex
ecutor and e?:ecutrtx. respectively, of
the estate of Mrs. Mary K. Arnold, who
died .Tune IB, leaving an estate esti
mated to be worth $17,910. These ap
pointments were made as directed In
decedent's will, by the provisions of
whi"h the entire estate Is bequeathed
to her five children, as follows: John
Arnold. Mrs. Caroline .1. Kingsley,
Ceorge Arnold, Mary C Arnold and Al
vina Arnold.
I.lncle I-oses Dimmer Suit.
The suit of F.mniett Llngle against
the. Clark & Wilson Lumber Company,
of Linnton, for $2,n00 damages for the
loss of a leg, wag tried yesterday heforo
a jury in Judge O'Day's court. Dingle
and his witnesses testified that while
he was employed by the defendant com
pany in the operation of the carriage,
hl right leg was so hadly crushed that
two amputations were necessary. Tlin
jury retird at fv o'clock, and three
hours later returned a verdict for the
defendant.
Circuit Court Notes.
' In the Circuit Court yesterday. Judge
(ianlenhein granted final citizenship
papers to 29 applicants. included in
this large class of new citizens were
representatives of practically every
other country In the world.
Owing to the illness of Attorney St.
'Rayner. counsel for the defense, noth
ing was done yesterday toward com
pleting the jury in the case of the State
aainst Charles W. AValton. whose
fourth trial on a charge of assault with
a danrerous weapon la pending. The
examination of additional jurors will
be resumed when court convenes to
morrow morning.
LOOK FOR SUBSTITUTES.
Papermakers Find Many As Good As
Wood.
OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU,
Washington, June 2Q. The American
Nation has the reputation for wasting
almost as mue.. of its resources as it
uses. Facts are often advanced to show
that there is much trutli In such a
statement. A practical papermaker re
cently called attention to a few pf the
sources of enormous waste when
speaking of the number of materials in
America's refuse heap which are worth
while considering as promising sub.
stitutcs for wood pulp.
The Northwest annually produces
a million and a half tons of flax stalks
which are not now used for anything.
The amount of waste remains after the
twinemakers take all they want. It
makes excellent paper. The farmers in
the South burn or plow under 15,000.000
ton of cotton stalks every year.
Metzger saves you money on watches.
Market
First and Taylor Sts. Phones Main 1412, A 1412.
17 POUNDS SUGAR FOR .$1.00
Carnation Cream. 3 for...
! pounds French Prunes...
7 pouiuls Navy Beans
Comb Honey
1000 Matches
13 Bars Soap . . . . :
1 ( fa Hon Synip
Paokap-e Postuin
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Good Table Butter, roll...
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One lb. Loaf Sugar free with every pound of Monarch Coffee at 250
ONE DOZEN RANCH EGGS 200
Two 2-pound cans Pork and Beans
"Four 1-pound cans Pork and Beans....
Two ;i-pound cans Pork and Beans .
Three rans Corn
Three cans Tomatoes
Two Glasses Chipped Beef
3-pound Sack Salt ,
2 pounds Tapioca '.
2. pounds Snjro
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' CANNED MEATS
2-pound eans Corned Beef , 130
1-pound ean Corned Beef, three for . ..250
1-pound ean Chipped Beef 150
Half-pound can Chipped Beef, three, for 250
1-pound ean Lunch Tongue , 150
Half-pound can Lunch Tongue 1O0
1- pound can Sliced Bacon ..; : 150
Half-pound ean Veal Loaf, three for,, 230
Periled Ham, large size, three for 250
2- pound cans Roast Beef 150
1-pound can Chile Con Came, three for , 250
Gillette's Salad Oils, bottles 100 and 250
Three Blueback Mackerel 250
Three cans Underwood Sardines.'..., , 250
Kingsbury's Preserves 2O0
FREE BASKET WITH EVERY $3.00 ORDER
Potatoes, per sack S1.0O
Special Brand Flour, sack ; SjJl.lO
MASON JARS
Pints.. ........550 Quarts 650 Half-gallons 900
All Package Crackers" . . . . , 200
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EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS IN ART WALL PAPERS in the DECORATIVE DEPT
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SECOND WEEK OF THE
COOKING EXHIBIT OF THE
NEW PROCESS" GAS RANGE
Commencing Tomorrow in Basem't
Continuing in demonstrating the superiority of
the "New Process" over all other methods of
cooking its cleanliness, its economy and effi
ciency, its perfect regulation, its durability, and the safety and ease with which it can be operated.
Those who took advantage of last week's demonstration were convinced, beyond doubt, that the "New
Process" is the' greatest modern convenience of the kitchen, and were enthusiastic over the results
obtained in cooking and baking. It is with pleasure that we are serving, free to all visitors during this
practical demonstration, HOT BISCUITS and SAVORY COFFEE, prepared in plain view and in a few
minutes, on the "New Process." Here you are enabled to see with what ease and perfect safety every
part of this splendid range is controlled and the remarkably short space of time required to obtain the
most pleasing results in cooking or baking. The many practical sizes and styles of the "New Process"
line are constructed and arranged with a view of securing the most convenient possible combinations to
meet every requirement of the modern kitchen. Priced from $14.00 up. We offer you selection from
this most complete line on liberal terms of payment.
GOLDEN OAK
DINING CHAIRS
SPEC'L $1.45
This is a design selected from our
line of low-priced dining-chairs, in
quarter-sawed golden oat, polished
finish. Has brace arms, shaped
wood seat and well-turned posts,
legs and rounds. This plain yet
substantial pattemsellsregularly
for $2.50. On sale Monday and
Tuesday at the above special price.
SALE gf TAPESTRY RUGS
IN 9x12 SIZES SPECIAL $14.25
In which is offered selection from eleven
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patterns a new lot which the Carpet De
partment has recently added to their stock
of room-sizes rich floral and Oriental de
signs, small patterns, medallion centers,
in predominating colors of tan, green, red
and brown. These regular $18.50 values
on sale tomorrow and Tuesday 6th floor
EXTENSIVE SHOWING OF
SEASON'S BEST MODELS
IN CHILDREN'S VEHICLES
A wide range of designs in folding Go-Carts, Carriages
and Perambulators the most dependable in gear and
construction, the most stylish in design and finish. The
best and most desirable features are displayed through
out the line, combining for the best of comfort and con
venience. Our display is equally well distributed in -the metal folding patterns, the reed and enamel
body styles, and the larger vehicles. In the former is to be seen a decided improvement over the models
of previous seasons. The large and stylish English Perambulators embody comfort and elegance, and
are shown in the best coach finishes, in several colors. Priced from $2.75 up to $67.50, this splendid
showing offers a wide range for satisfactory selection. Catalogue on request.
iff-SKS SPECIALS IN KITCH
EN y LAUNDRY ARTICLES
Two-day bargain items in the Basement. Department.
Replenish your household stock from the following:
Pot Chain and Scraper, special ,. ... 10t
Wood Potato Masher, special 10t
"Dover" Egg Beater, special 10
Bowl Strainer, special 10?
Pan Rim Strainer, special 15t?
3-bar Swinging Wall Towel Rack, special 15
ATire Vegetable Boiler, special .....5
Wire Tea Strainer, special 5
Wire Meat Fork, special v, 5
Can Opener, special .' , 5
Cotton Dish Mop, special 5
12-iueh Granite Basting Spoon, special
Wood Clothes Pins, special. 2 dozen for 5
75 feet Wire Clothes Li De for , 15
Vegetable Cutter, special 15t
Wire Potato Masher, special ............ .... . '. . . . -20c
DEPENDABLE
LAWN MOWERS
Easiest operated, perfect
Cutters; guaranteed to give satisfaction in every
particular. In the Basement Department.
Tip-Top Mowers, 14-inch and 16-ineh. .$3.50 and $4.00
Mount Tom Mowers, 14-inch and lfi-inch, ball-bearing;
special . ,". $5.25 and $5.50
Wizard Mowers, ball-bearing, -from $5.75 to $7.00
Highland Mowers; will cut tall and heavy grass as well
as light growth. Priced from $9.00 to $12.00
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perts have for years en
deavored to produce a
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have pure air circula
tion that is, while the refrigerator is closed' and in
operation, have a means of continually taking in fresh
air and expelling the air after it has crculated' through
the ice and various provision chambers and become impure.
This principle i3 scientifically set forth in the Dr.' Perkins
"Sanitary," as shown in the accompanying diagram. The
circulation of air can here be traced from where it enters at
the intake "A," until expelled at the outlet "E" "Sani
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and are more economical. Many sizes and styles, to meet
every demand. We sell them on easy payment terms.
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