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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (June 28, 1908)
THE -SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, JUNE 28, I90JS. BARNES GUILTY IN FIRST DEGREE- lury Returns Prompt Verdict in Murder Case at Walla Walla. KILLED AN OLD WOMAN tSobbcry Motive of Crime, Which Was Brutal in Extreme Second Trial Kcquired to Convict Youthful Criminal. WALLA WALLA, Wash., June 27. The Jury in the ease of "Bud" Barnes, charged with the murder of Mrs. Anna Aldrich, returned a verdict tonight of murder in the first degree. Thl6 -as Barnes second trial, the first result ing In a disagreement. , The Jury returned its verdict at 10 o'clock tonight, after having been out of the courtroom exactly 45 minutes. The lury also returned a verdict to the effect that the plea of the defendant of former Jeopardy and acquittal had not been es tablished, and that he was not acquitted Tor the crime charged in the information, by reason of .anything alleged in said plea. This latter verdict was returned in ac--ordance with Instructions from the court, is some technicality had arisen over the action of the court In discharging the former jury without the consent of de-.'endant. Croud Packs Courtroom. The courtroom was packed to the doors with a curious mass of humanity and hen the announcement was made that 1 verdict had been reached people stood JP In their seats in order to catch a liimpse of the prisoner when the verdict was read. But Bnrnes was one of the cast concerned men in the room, and not ;lic slightest emotion betrayed the etate ,if his feelings as the words which con demned him to death were read by the clerk. Mrs. Barnes betrayed no emotion as she had done during the afternoon, and when the prisoner was returned to the jail, a lingering kiss was given him by his girl wife. But one ballot was taken by the jury on the verdict containing the finding in regard to the murder case, and one bal lot was taken on the pica of former ac quittal nnd jeopardy. The dead body of Mrs. Anna Aldrich was found by searchers in a thicket on the North Kork of- the Coppei River above Dixie, May 7. ' Story of Horrible Crime. The body was found In a hole caused by blasting out the root of a tree years ago. the head two feet or so below the feet, the eyes and mouth open and the turns behind her back, as though she had been dead some time and simply pitched headfirst into the hole. There were two marks on tjie head, one over the left temple and the other back of the left "ar- Jl'f "J5"" WR fraf-""-Pl- The body was badly decomposed. The weapon with which the deefl was done was the handle of a mattock Hie whole country around Dixie was excited over the crime, and Bud Barnes was accused of the nyurder. The wouian drove with Barnes away from her home in daylight, May 1, the supposition being he lured her to go witn him on the pretext that someone had been stealing fence posts she owned. The officers believe he took her to the lone spot and there killed her by blows on the head and that he then hid the body. He returned via his fatncr-in-Iaw's house and stayed there over ntghc, showing signs of great ex citement, it is said. The next morn ing he returned to the Aldrich ranch and took possession. When arrested he -was getting- ready to sell some of the stock. He claimed to have leased the place from her. LOSES TONGUE AT ALTAR ltrldcgrooni Gets Into Quarrel and Receives Blow on Jaw. "SEATTLE. Wash.. June 27. (Spe cial.) Charles Brown was released this afternoon from the Wayside Hos pital, whither be went last Wednes day night, following the festivities at tendant upon his own wedding. Brown lost a part of his tongue Wednesday night. It seems that a. former "flame" of the new Mrs. Brown was Invited to the festivities after the wedding. Dur ing the evening he imbibed quite freely, and as he imbibed the fires of jealousy began to rage. Just as the guests were leaving the rejected suitor picked a quarrel with the bridegroom and land ed a right-hand swing on Brown's Jaw Just as the tip of that gentleman's tongue was protruding between his teeth. Part of his tongue will be saved, enough to enable him to talk when it gets well. DALLAS MILITIA COMPANY Xew Members of Xaloual Guard Are M ustercd In. DALLAS. Or., June 27. (Special.) The organization of Company H, O. N. G., in this city has been completed and the men will begin drilling next week in preparation for the work in the Summer encampment at American lake in August. The work of enlistment and physical examination was finished Thursday and at g o'clock that night Adjutant-General W. E. Finzcr mustered in the company. C. D. Chorpening, who had been one of the most zealous workers in the effort to secure the company for Dallas, was unanimously elected captain. Salmon Fleet at Bristol Bay. ASTORIA, Or.. June 27. (Special.) The Alaska Fishermen's Packing Company re ceived a letter this afternoon from the manager of its cannery at Nushagak, Bristol Bay. Alaska. The letter was dated June 4 and says that of the salmon fleet from the Columbia River the North Star arrived on May lfi, the Berlin and St. Nicholas on May is and the Henry Vlllard on May 24. All were well and preparations were being made to begin fishing within a few days. Each of the vessels encountered considerable ice in Behring Sea, but none of them was damaged. Cancer in Face Causes Death. SILVERTON, Or.. June 27. (Special.) Roy S. Wiles, a prominent citizen, died at his home In this city today from cancer of the face. Funeral will be held Monday. HELP TO TEACHERS Work of State Convention Is Far-Reaching. CLOSE SESSION AT EUGENE Lectures by Kinincnt Educators From California and Eastern Educational Centers Promi nent Oregon Men Attend. El'GENE, Or., .June 27. (Special.) The eighth annual convention of the Western Division of the State Teach ers closed the most successful meeting in its history at Eugene today. There was great interest manifested from the first to the last. The active member ship has increased to 1000. It is the consensus of opinion that the instruc tion given at this session was more pointed and helpful than at any pre vious meeting. The theme that seemed to, be In the mind of all was the betterment of the rural school. The idea of making the teacher rather than the pupil the basis of apportionment gained general sup port. Dr. El wood P. Cubberly. of Stan ford University, made a study of the conditions in Oregon, as compared "Wl.th those in other, states. Educators From Out of State. The State Superintendents of Cali fornia and Utah brougiit greetings and inspiration from their states. Dr. Al bert BushncU Hart, of Harvard, cre ated much interest in American history. Industrial education received much at tention. Dr. W. J. Kerr, of the- O. A. C. discussed the benefits that come from industrial higher education. Su perintendent Frank Rigler explained the industrial work now being done in Portland. The industrial work of the Eugene schools was illustrated by lan tern slides. Among those who are here from out side of Oregon and who have added much to the interest and profit of the convention are Elwood P. Cubberly, professor of education at Stanford University: Edward Hyatt, Superin tendent of Public Instruction r.f Cali fornia; Dr. Albert Bushne!l Hart, Har vard University; A. C. Nelson, Superin tendent Public Instruction. Utah, nnd Misfs Effle B. McB'adden, Sah Francisco State Normal School. Features of Yesterday's Session. The best educators of Western Ore gon have beer; in attendance and have been responsible for the good work of tli convention. The principal features of the last day of the Teachers' Convention were: A. B Hart's lecture on "Application of American Biography to Teaching, as Il lustrated by the Life of Abraham Lin coln"; A. C. Nelson, Superintendent of Public Instruction of Idaho, who spoke on "Democracy In Education"; Dr. Cub berly. of Stanford, whose subject was "Apportionment of School Funds"; Miss Effie B. McFadden's talk on "World Knowledge in Education," and State Su perintendent Aekerman, who spoke on "The Educational Retrospects and Pros pects." Many of the teachers will re main to attend the University of Oregon Summer school. ii BENJAMIN'S CORRECT CLOTHING 99 Three Important Points QUALITY, FIT AND STYLE Quality is a requisite we dote on, anyone can cut cloth, but it takes a skilled tailor to evolve such Stylish Clothes as we offer. They're the best money can buy, in fabric, style and workmanship. When our splen did garments are bettered it will be by Alfred Benjamin & Go. Benjamin Suits $25, $30, $35 Benjamin Topcoats $20, $25, $30 Benjamin Raincoats $20, $25, $30 STRAW HATS SHIRTS UNDERWEAR Knox Yacht $5.00 Air this season's vry newest, plain All the popular makes, in Dcimol's . , linen mesh, lisle, balbnircran and mor- Knox Soft Braid, $4.00 and $5.00 and plaited bosoms, separate and at- oerized; regular and combinalion Panamas $5.00 to $15.00 tarhed cuffs; Manhattan, Cluett, Star, sujts knee and eibow iPngthS; 1)Pr Bristol Straw, all styles $3.00. ' Wilson Bros $1.50 to $3.00 parment SO to $3.50 BUFFUM & PENDLETON 311 MORRISON OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE JAPS APPEAL TO OTTAWA CAX'T GET LICENSES OX FRASER RIVER. Allege Discrimination by Provincial Authorities Will Take Out Naturalization Papers. VANCOUVER, B. C, June 27. Appeal to the Consul-General of Japan In Ottawa has been made by Japanese residents of Vancouver who allege discrimination against them because of the refusal of the provincial authorities to issue boat pnllers' licenses on the Fraser River to any but British subjects. The appeal has been made through the Japanese Consul in Vancouver, and the Consulate Is now awaiting reply. The Japanese affected have also laid the facts bfore Government, but taken no action as yet in the the Federal Ottawa has matter. A large number of the Japanese who hope to work, on the Fraser River this season as boatpullers are, however, not resting content with having appealed, against the Provincial regulations, as many are preparing to take out naturali zation papers, and the July sitting- of ths County Court Is expected to bring to light many applications for citizenship from Japan. Owing to the fact that the claims of would-be citizens are being investigated more thoroughly now than in the post, the applications which come before the County Court next month will hardly be passed In time to enable the successful ones to go to work at the opening of the season, on July 1. The Provincial authori ties are taking every precaution to pre vent Japanese applicants for fishing and boatpullers' licenses from "repeating", on naturalization papers. It is accepted as a fact that in past years naturalization papers have been passed from Japanese to Japanese many times over and used In the procuring of license.. UNION PIONEERS' PICNIC Large Attendance at Annual Re union Officers Elected. UNION, Or., June 27. (Special.) The Union Pioneer Association met In this city yesterday. The attendance was un usually large and the weather perfect. The meeting was held in the Swackhamcr grove, in North Union, which had been furnished by Hon. S. O. Swackhamer for the occasion. Addresses were delivered by A. K. Eaton, T. A. Rinehart. Turner Oliver and J. D. Slater. The music was - furnished by the Union Concert Band. At 12 o'clock a sumptous basket dinner was spread In the grove. At the close of the meeting the following offi cers were elected: President, J. H. Rine hart; secretary, Henry Rinehart: histor ian, Mrs. M. H. Katon. Many interest ing papers were read, replete with thrill ing Incidents, of prairie life and the trips along the old "emigrant trail" across the plains. Opening, Hotel Savoy SEATTLE Additional four stories, containing 78 rooms, each with bath. Twelve rooms with bath, specially constructed for commercial dis play, size 16x28.- A greater part of ail these rooms have an unobstructed marine view. The entire maneuvers of Atlantis fleet can be seeu in any ...rt of harbor at once glance. Just a reminder that we have a few rooms left in our "12 Stories of Solid Comfort." Rates S1.00 Up TEAR-UP Monday and Tuesday Two Days More Of the J. M. Acheson Gos grand store. Thereafter it will only be a memory. But the bargains you can get during this TWO DAYS' TEAR-UP SALE will be a pleasant memory for you. Things will be on the move here Monday and Tuesday. Dozens of people who have purchased articles and fixtures that we would not let go out before will be removing them Monday and Tuesday, there will be noise, moving, boxing-up, etc. You will have to put up with that, for UNDERSTAND, THERE ARE LO TS OF FINE GOODS HERE YET and the prices will be so small and insignificant compared with the goods offered that you would put up with a battleship cannonade Skirt Snap About 70 splendid odds and ends $5.00 to $8.00 skirts; wipe them out at regular . .$1.45 One elegant fancy voile Skirt, a $27.50 skirt. There were a lot of them; there is just one left, at $12.50 NOTE The lady who buys this skirt Avill be given $27.50 credit on any of the Evening Gowns she buys. No Goods Delivered or Sent C. O. D. All C. O. D's on Hand Now Must Be Taken Out by the Evening of the 30th Store Opens Monday and Tuesday at 9:30 A. M. and Will Close at 5 P. M. Evening Gowns See the Following, The best has been saved to the last, not because we desired it, but because we could not show them on the lower floor, and we had no force to operate the second. We now have room on the lower floor, a portion will be carpeted, and lots of elegant mirrors will afford you an opportunity to examine these gown3. The lot number, description and price are given. Pick out the one you want. There is only one of a kind. Former - N Stock Selling "Tear-tip No. Price. Style nd Color of Gowna. Pale Pric 3017 $150.00 Black Battenberg Princess Dress $ 59.00 5129 $157.50 Brown Velvet Princess Gown .$ 67.50 , 5441 $165.00 Brown Silk Velvet Princess Gown 72.00 5141 $155.00 Plum Princess Gown $ 35.00 795$ 95.00 Black Velvet Two-Piece Dress ..." $ 41.00 798$ 98.00 Blue Velvet Princess Gown. . . .! 9 49.00 793$ 92.00 Plum Velvet TwoPiece Dress 39.00 5038 $175.00 Blue Silk with spangle net Gown $ 81.00 5024 $175.00 Pink Gown with white net over $ 62.00 5130 $350.00 Old Rose Velvet Gown. $105.00 5301 $160.00 Terra Cotta Princess Gown $ 65.00 5226 $195.00 Three-Piece Red Suit $125.00 5023 $200.00 Purple Veiling over white silk $ 80.00 5132 $295.00 Black Battenberg over white silk. ...... .$140.00 5030 $150.00 Black Spangle over white silk... $ 85.00 5015 $197.00 Black spangle over black silk $ 77.00 5003 $145.00 Black Lace over black silk $ 57.00 628 $110.00 Black Lace over black silk $ 50.00 5124$125.00 Red Broadcloth Dress $ 54.00 5034 $182.50 Leather Broadcloth Princess 9 65.00 2351$ 72.00 Blue Crepe de Chine Princess 41.00 1003 $120.00 Pink Crepe de Chine Princess 56.00 Here Are Some Tear-Up Prices- Suits Waists Coats Hose . . $5.00 63c ... $1.75 . 17c, 19c, 22c Lots of Fixtures, Cabinets, Mirrors, Etc., for Sale. Over 100 Mirrors at Half Wholesale Price, Suitable for Residences Store Opens Monday and Tuesday at 9:30 A. M. and Will Close at 5 P. M. i
