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WHEN YOU SEE IT IN OUR AD IT'S SO
IT KILL WOLFF
RAINCOATS
AND
OVERCOATS
Made Strong
"Bunko" Kelly Tells of Man
- Who Swore to Murder
Pawnbroker.
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RfURTIH
Weak
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MOTIVE CALLED REVENGE
Kelly Says Hnssian Wa Defrauded
Out of Diamonds by WolK and
That In Prison lie Swore to
Chop Him In Piece.
Joeeph (Bunko) Kelly la positive that
Martin Is not the murderer of Nathan
Wolff. He 1 convinced that the crime
waa committed by two men whose mo
tive waa revenge Instead of robbery.
Kelly last night recalled having;
heard a Kusslan named Carlson, who
erved a number of terma n the Oregon
State Penitentiary, threaten the life of
the pawnbroker repeatedly because he
had been defrauded out of some valu
able diamonds by Wolff. Carlson fur
ther charged Wolff with being respon
alble for sending htm to the Salem
prison for a term of five years, accord
ing to Kelly.
"During the progress of Martin s
trial." said Kelly. "I refrained from
telling what I know about Wolff and
his relations with this man Carlson
because I kn.w If 1 did say anything
it would at once be said that I was an
x-convict. for I served IS years in the
Oregon Penitentiary. The result prob
ably would have been that anything I
could have said might have injured
Martin's case Instead of helping him.
"But now that the trial has ended. I
consider it my duty in tne Interest of
common humanity and justice to tell
these things. I am In a position to
know that many innocent men are sent
to the penitentiary and when I have a
chance to do what I can to prevent
another Innocent man from being pun
ished for a crime he never committed.
I think I ought to do it.
Tells of Man Who Swore Revenge.
"About 18 years ago I waa conducting
a hotel, the Hamburg, at Second and
Everett streets. In Portland. At that
time this nan Carlson came to Portland
from Montana and was a guest at my
hotel. Ae brought with him about
16000 worth of diamonds which he took
to the pawnshop of Wolff, then con
ducted on First and Oak streets, and
cured a loan of 1260 with assurances
that more money would be advanced the
following day. When Carlson went
back the following day he was told by
Wolff that the police authorities had
seised the diamonds, suspecting that
they had been stolen. Carlson also was
advised to make himself scarce. It waa
only a short time after being defraud
ed out of his diamonds that Carlson
; -u arrested on a counterfeiting charge
and sentenced to prison for live years.
It was while Carlson was serving
this sentence I became acquainted with
him and he told me several times that
- he suspected Wolff of being responsible
for his arrest and conviction. "But I
will get him some time.' declared Carl-
l son. and when I do. I shall cut his
I head Into mincemeat."
While I was in Salem. Carlson was
I aent back two or three times, serving
1 short sentences each time. He was
finally .discharged from prison a few
' months before I left, and I know that
he was In Portlsnd at the time Wolff
was murdered. Since the murder, Carl-
1 son has gon to California, whera I am
Informed he Is under arrest In one of
the county Jails of that state, on a
' charge of holding up a stage.
Confirms Balden's Testimony.
"Revenge, and not robbery, undoubt
', edly was the motive behind the murder.
; for there were 2i separate cuts on
: Wolff's face and head. Now. a man
committing murder never would have
so disfigured the features of his victim.
He naturally would have been con
cerned In getting away from the scene
of tha crime without prolonging his
stay and running the risk of being cap
tured." Kelly also confirms the testimony of
Alfred Balden, the young lad who told
for the defense that early on the night
of the murder and while standing at
: the. corner of First and Morrison streets
near Wolff s store, he saw the lights
. tn the building extinguished suddenly
and Immediately afterwards two men
left the store hurriedly. One carried a
basket and walked south on First.
! while the other, with a bundle under
his arm. proceeded east on Morrison
I street toward the river.
On the night of the murder Kelly
avs he loaned Balden an overcoat
' while the led went to Alblna to make
1 a call on friends. When Balden re
i turned the overcoat to Mr. Kelly, about
I :S0 o'clock that night, he related what
! he had wltues.-ed In Wolff's store while
j waiting for his rar'en tha adjoining
street corner.
i WORDY WAR OVER VERDICT
Joe Pay Nearly Comes to Blows With
Martin Juror.
Joe Day. ex-clty detective, and C. J.
Sweet, one of the Jurors In the Martin
j trial last night, engaged In a heated
I controversy over the verdict returned
' and were only prevented from coming
! to blows by the timely Interference of
t Ed Schiller. Pay had been giving his
; views of the Martin verdict, at Sixth
and Washington streets, in his usual
; expressive manner, when Sweet took
exception to his remark!.
Pay replied that the verdict was an
outrage against the Intelligence of the
clttiens of Portland. He further ac
cused Sweet of having declared three
weeks ago that he was convinced that
Martin was not guilty and asserted
chat Sweet had no business serving on
the Jury.
Epithets flew thick and fast and the
two were on the verge of blows when
they were separated by Schiller. Day's
friends then led him away to cool off
and Sweet left for his home.
ONLY TWO WEEKS MORE
Of the CloMng-Otxt Sale of Ham
burger's Millinery Store, Cor
ner FlfUi and Alder.
We have only two weeks to remain
In our present location, and we are de
termined to close out our entire stock
before moving Into our new location
on Second street, near Alder. In tha
new Cadwell building, and in the mean
time we will offer our choice new
stock- of stylish millinery at tremen
dous reductions.
Thompson's repu
tation for
Fitting Eyes has
been established by
years of
Honest Treatment.
His first concern
is to maintain
this record.
Your Eyes deserve
the Best. '
1
JpfSe. 1-.
Eight Ye
PORTLAND
Two years in the
leading colleges
and faospitala
of Europe.
Thompson's
Glasses
are wonderfully
successful be
cause back of
them is a
" Man who
Knows
His
Business
Moree, Germany's Foremost Phy-
I clam. 5ayai
The rapidity and accuracy with
wnlch Thompson corrects eye troubles
Is nothing short of marvelous."
The British Optician. London, May
29. 'OS, says:
The wonderful iklll with which
Thompson discovers the various de
fects of the eye has caused quite a
sensation among- the eye specialists of
Europe."
"I.n Figaro." 4 be Leading VmUr
Parta, June 16, 'OS. says:
Tt. A. Thompson, an American
optician, astoursled the medical
world last evening with an Im
portant discovery for sight-testing.
Iu .a practical demonstration
before professors of the faculty
they unanimously declared it a
greut aid to science."
That many of the cases fitted by Thompson are absolutely incurable
by methods other than those he employs Is a fact that cannot be suc
cessfully disputed. Over fifty of Portland's best physicians now send
Thomison their patients when they suspect eye strain, "because, -as
they themselves express It, "of the superior methods of his examina
tion.". KO CHARGE FOR EXPERT EXAMINATION OR ADVICE.
PERFECT-FITTING GLASSES AS LOW AS CI -AO.
THOMPSON
The Internationally Indorsed Sight Expert.
SECOND FLOOR CORBETT BUILDING, FJFTH AND MORRISON.
The Largest and Best Equipped Optical Parlors in Portland.
BIG GUT IN' RATES
Dwelling Insurance Schedule
Reduced in Portland.
FEAR DRASTIC REGULATION
Local Agents Consider That Com
panies Are) Endeavoring; to An
ticipate laws to Strengthen
Competition in Oregon.
Fire Insurance rates on dwelling In
Portland, affecting; both sides of the
river, were given a sweeping; reduction
yesterday when local agents received
instructions from the Board of Fire
Underwriters of the Taclflc to slash
premiums. Tne new rates are much
lower than formerly prevailed. In some
cases the reduction being more than 60
per cent.
On East Side residences the basic
rate Is cut from 60 to 35 cents, and
from 40 to 35 cents on the AVest Side.
The rate of residence property In the
country, outside of the City of Port
land, has been reduced from 75 to 60
cents, a cut of 20 per cent. Exposure
charges have been cut down aa well in
all three localities. Specific rates of
all classes have been wiped out.
Laws May Limit Charges.
Fear of what the next session of the
Legislature may do in the way of
drastic regulation of the Insurance
companies doing business In this state
is assigned as the reason for the ac
tion Just taken by the insurance bar
ons. It is said by the agents them
selves that the underwriters had rea
son to fear the action of the coming
session, for already laws are being
framed to curb the charges that the
various companies make in Insuring
all classes of property here.
Another reason for the reduction Is
said to be that the companies are
driven to it by the inroads upon their
business by the mutual Insurance con
cerns, which appear to be gaining
ground throughout the state. It Is
said the old-line companies have been
exacting just about double the pre
mlums that are charged by the mutual
companies and loss of business has
been the result.
The effect of the new order Is that
the basic rate on the West Side of the
river on residence property Is reduced
12H per cent, while on the East Side
the cut is 30 per cent. The order,
moreover, is effective forthwith. Ex
posure charges have been cut even
more than the basic rates.
Exposure Rates Now Low.
Under the' former schedule on the
West Side, a dwelling within from ten
to 25 feet of another had to pay an
exposure charge of 20 cents. This has
been cut to 10 cents, a reduction of 50
per cent. A building within 25 to 40
feet formerly cost the property-owner
an exposure charge of 15 cents, but
this has been cut to 5 cents, a reduc
tion of 66 t-S per cent, and the former
exposure charge of f cents on dwell
ings within from 40 to 60 feet of an
other haa been wiped out entirely.
It Is generally admitted by the
agents that they believe the threat
ened legislation at the next session of
the Legislature is responsible for the
voluntary reductions of the Insurance
companies. Laws that are expected to
be passed provide for an Insurance
commission, who will see that the com
panies doing business in the state
comply with the laws and make cor
rect statements of their business. An
other law that is being talked of as
aimed at the Insurance companies Is
the repeal of the act requiring outside
Insurance firms doing business In Ore
gon to deposit $50,000 with the Sec
retary of State aa an evidence of their
responsibility, and that policies will be
paid. The repeal of this law will allow
outside companies not now represented
here to enter this field and do busi
ness, thus providing active competi
tion. An anti-rebate law, forbldlng in
surance companies to give rebates to
big policy-holders,- which is charged
against them now, is also threatened.
Order to Local Agents.
The order received by local agents
yesterday from the Pacific Coast head
quarters of the underwriters follows:
Office of District "D." Board of Fire Under
writers of the Pacific. Portland. Or.. October
16. 1908. To agents: Gentlemen All specific
rates on dwellings in the city of Portland are
hereby annulled.
Iwelltngs and their contents sre subject to
Tariff Boole No. 3. on the East Side, and
Tariff Book No. 2, on the tVest- Side of the
Willamette River, with the basis rate of 3S
cents for "D" class, and with a range ex
posure charge for each dwelling If next build
ing on either side, 15 cents; If next but one
on either sloe. 10 cents: if next but two on
either side. ' 5 cents, in making deductions
for space & cents may be deducted If risk Is
detached Ave feet on either side, or 10 cents If
so detached on both aides. No deduction for
such space shall be made In ranges of leas
tann three buildings. Dwelling exposures 10
to 25 feet, charge 10c; 23 to 40 feet, charge
ft cents.
No return premium may be made on account
of reduction In rate of a policy Issued more
than 60 days prior to publication of this no
tice. (61 rued) J. C. STONE. Manager.
READ PAPERS-TO MOTHERS
When Influence Begins Made Sub
ject of Discussion.
Mount Tabor . Home Training Associa
tion held a meeting at the West-avenue
schoolhouse, Friday afternoon. President
Mrs. R. H. Tate presiding. The subject
of the previous meeting "When Does a
Mother's Influence Begin?" was con
tinued and a paper on "Scientific Au
thorities" was read by Mrs. J. C. E.
King.
Mrs. King said in part:
"The change in the condition of wo
man during the last half century is not
so modern as we are prone to believe; It
is rather a reflex of ancient civilization.
For among the Hebrews, Egyptians and
Greeks, the supreme Influence of the
mother was never questioned and honor
and authority were duly accorded her.
The wife of the great Pythagoras waa
Theane, herself a philosopher,- whose
letter on child education written 2400
years ago would form a model topic for
mothers' meetings today. Of all knowl
edite dealt out to woman, the scientific
knowledge of herself, her motherly func
tions and motherly duties have up to to
day been withheld.
"Dr. Preyer says, that the soul of the
new-born infant Is a blank, but that it
bears upon It the stamp of many preced-'
Ins; generations. Dr. Simpson says the
reason women do not produce the sym
metrical beings of the Grecians Is be
cause women are not rightly related to
their privilege or their duty."
"A Wider Outlook" was the subject of
GREAT BANKRUPT SALE
At the Pacific Mail Order
House, 210 First Street
This concern has failed and Wilson, the Auctioneer,
is closing out the entire stock. Don't delay. Come
at once if you want goods for less than cost.
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There is no need of your paying
high prices for clothes when you
can obtain such excellent values
as we are giving
We BUY more clothing than any store in
Portland We SELL more clothing
than any store in Portland That is the
reason that we sell LOWER than
any store in Portland.
ThirdandOak
1st and Yamhill
Tomorrow Is Washday, Avoid Its Trubles by Sending
to the
UNION LAUNDRY COMPANY
Where Linen Lasts '
FAMILY WASHING
Rough dry 5c a pound, rough dry by the piece lc up
Call Main 398 or A 1123
Mrs. Frank C. Kelsey's talk. The kinder-
i. numbered 20 and the interest
is growing In the work.
REPORT ESTIMATES ONLY
Engineer Modjeskl Will Xot Kecom
" mend Bridge or Subway.
Designs and estimates for- two
bridges of different types, either of
which Is suited to the traffic it Is de
signed to carry across the river below
the Steel bridge, are Included in the
report of Engineer Ralph Modjeski,
who will arrive here tomorrow and
submit findings to the special commit
tee of the Council called for Tuesday
morning. The report also Includes the
estimated cost of a subway under the
river at the same point.
Engineer Modjeskl's full report will
not be known until he submits It to
the City Engineer tomorrow, but so
much has been learned. It Is also
understood that he makes no recom
mendations in his report between a
bridge and a subway. leaving that
matter to the city authorities and con
fining himself to presenting the ex
pense of the contemplated Improvements.
Business Men Go to Klamath Falls.
About 20 business men and Intending in
vestors of Portland left the city at 1:30
o'clock this' morning, on the Southern Pa
cific train for Klamath Falls, where they
will spend a few days looking over the
opportunities in that section. The ex
cursion this morning is the last of a
series of three run to the Klamath coun
try during the past few months by peo
ple interested In that county. The ex
cursionists will return home at their
leisure.
Library and
Extension Table
This Week
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When a man sets out to
make a clothing purchase,
he wants the best value
money will buy. The Chi
cago gives its patrons more
in return for the price asked
than any other clothing
store in Portland.
RAINCOATS
OVERCOATS
SUITS
The lines at this price are enor
mously big and satisfying in
every sense of the word. No
better value obtained elsewhere
at $15. Matchless value at The
Chicago $9.35.
SOL GARDE,
CHICAGO CLOTHING CO. s
The Store That Right, the Wrong, Which Mean-, Your Money Back if You Want It.
69-71 Third St, Between Oak and Pine Adjoining U. S. National Bank