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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 22, 1908)
SALEM THUG SAYS HE DID IT ALONE Damaging Admission From Man Suspected of Shoot ing Dr. Robertson. FACES ANOTHER CHARGE Black Believed' to Be Man Alio Beat v Up Frank Guild in ' Barnes' Store Clever Work of Salem Officers. SALEM. .Nov. :i. f. -Special.) Saiem officii are confident that the man ar rested t the Fair Ground last night by W. W. Johnson and John Tweedy Is the man who shot Dr. C. 1L Robertson earlier In the evening. This afternoon Sheriff Minto dis covered further evidence which points toward the arrested man as the assail ant of Dr. Kohertson. and other evi dence which almost proves that tills man made the murderous assault upon Frank Guild in Barnes- store last Sun day nljcht. A heavy new overcoat was found nesr the l-'air Grounds, a hun dred yards from where Black waa cap tnred. The overt-oat was soaked with rain and In one pocket a lot of cart ridge exactly like those Black had In hla coat pocket when captured. There was also a cartridge box. and the total amount of ammunition found In both pockets nearly makes up the number originally in the box Throw Awajr Good Overcoat. Klark. as lie calls himself, had evi dently been running; throueli the rain and the overcoat became so heavy he abandoned- it. Only a man hard pressed for time would have thrown away that overcoat on such a nlcht. Sheriff Mlntn discovered today that the shoes worn hy Black correspond exactly in make, sfyle and sine with those contained In an empty shoe box found beside the bed of Frank Guild, who was clubbed over the head In Barnes' shoe store Sun day. That the shoes came from Barnes store Is conclusively proven by the fact that they correspond also In the ship ping; number. That they were stolen and not purchased Is proven by records showing that Karnes had only one pair of that exact description, and these had been kept In the reserve stock and had not been put on the sales shelves. The Sheriff and police are now anx iously seeking Black s companion In the robbery of Barnes- store. It is believed he Is a man who is suffering from a recent ugly cut In hla left leg Just below the knee, on the outer side of the limb. Such a man was treated by City Physician Miles yesterday and was seen In company with Black. He Is about years of age. medium dark complex Ion, weight about 140. smooth shaved and wore a blue flannel shirt. The of ficers request all physicians and police officers to keep watch for such a man. Officers Make Clever Capture. Or. Robertson was held up and shot at o'clock last nlcht by a highwayman wearing a black mask covering all of his below the eves. The highwayman fired two shots, only one taking effect. The bullet passed entirely through Rob ertson's body and has not been found. At 10 o'clock Johnson and Tweedy were driving out on the fairgrounds road look ing for the fugitive and when passing a vacant house, just this aide of the fair grounds store they saw a man standing In the shade of a tree In the front yard. The man was but 30 feet away. "The neck yoke is broke, stop." exclaimed Johnson, aa a pretext for getting out of the buggy. He got out and went to the front of the horses "but suddenly turned and rushed to the fence, aiming his re volver at the man behind the tree, who had now crouched close to the ground. At the same instant Tweedy stood up in the buggy and covered the man with a shotgun. Takes Xo Chances With Thug. "Hold up your hands." shouted Johnson, and the man complied, saying. "You've got me boys. I give up." "Come here quick." commanded Johnson, and the man walked up. "Come up close and keep those hands up." commanded Johnson, and as Tweedv kept him covered with the shotgun Johnson reached over the fence and took a S-callber Colt's revolver out of the desperado's belt. With a shotgun presred against his breast the man then lowered his hands enough so handcuffs could be put on and he was then searched. He had on a black suit of clothes and a- soft black felt hat. Around his neck waa tied a black handkerchief Just loose enough so that he could pull It up over his nose and keep it there. In one of his coat pockets was a very light colored soft felt hat. The man asked permission to take the handkerchief oft his neck, but thl was refused and then he wanted to take otf the black hat, which was damp from the rain, and put on the white one, but this was also refused. He was brought to town and locked up In the County Jail. When informed by Sheriff Minto that he wss arrested for shooting Robertson he denied doing It. but when taken olT his guard and asked "Were you alone when you did it." he replied "yes" and then a moment later denied knowing anything about It. Revolver Had Been Fired Recently. The odor from the revolver leaves no doubt that it had been recently fired and there, were fresh smoke stains In two holes of the cylinder, though the cylinder was full. There were about 25 cartridges In the pocket of his coat. He had on two suits of underclothes, one suit new. and a new suit of clothes. There were no papers In his pockets which would aid in Identifying hint. He refused to give any account of himself further than that he said ills name Is Homer Black and that he came from Bakerstield. t Vil. w i. .1, .... v... the officers nil this i " - case has received warm commendation from the people or tma city, as sm.ii Sheriff Minto learned the circumstances he sent out men to guard every road leading out of Salem. It was this prompt action on his part that resulted in the i r .1.- ,nun neat- the fulr- grounds. The quick and nervy action of Johnson ana Tweeay am me --;. . . . i. . luAn Y"l i 1 1 V" It IS una mf iiifiiii ""i probable that blood hounds would now take the scent irom me priuii-i trace his steps from the scene of the i i iha nlm where he was dis- Pll,1 III ... ....- ...... covered. That the man arrested Is a high wayman admits oi no uihii'i io . . . . ... .4 ..... , .nut a inrv will con- liiuc r'wiii u ' ...... .- Vict him of shoollng Robertson unless he can give some reasonanie account ui ins movements last night. Robertson Resting Easy. Attending physicians say that Ir. Robertson Is getting along as well as could he expected, hut it will be sev eral days before they can determine what the outcome will be. Loses Arm While Hunting. ABERDEEN', Wash.. Nov. 1. (Spe cial.) A. Wilkinson, aged 17. lost his right arm above tiie elbow today while hunting. He pulled the loaded gun from his boat with the muzxle toward him He laid in the rain and cold for an hour before he received assistance. HARBOR CITIES READY TO FIGHT No Abatement of Intense Feel ing Against N. P.'s Abandon ment of Terminals. CALL UPON COMMISSION Increase In Rates Will Be Fought Out in Federal Court slonal Delegation Will AM In Proceedings ongres- a-.tl mn.Ufll rrrtrra mme for Thanks giving Dinner at the Perkins Grill. Re serve your tames. ABERDEEN". Wash.. Nov. II. (Spe cial.) There is no diminution of the Intense feeling engendered by the ad vance notice of the Northern Pacific Railway Company that the cities of Gravs Harbor are to be abandoned January 1. as terminal points and that rates to Harbor cities are to be ad vanced over cities of the Sound and the Columbia River. president Pat terson, of the Chamber of Commerce, has called a special meeting of that organization for Tuesday evening to take up this and other important mat ters. Senator riles to Help. Todav telegrams in answer to those sent out by the. special committee ap pointed by the bus.ness men's meeting held Thursday afternoon, were received from United States Senator Piles. Con gressman Jones and Frank Link Lane, of the Interstate Commerce Commis sion, eacli one indicating appreciable interest in the question and offering their best efforts in the direction of helping Aberdeen and Hoqulam in every way possible. Senator Piles- tel egram Is as follows: "Seattle. Nov. 21. My Washington office has forwarded your telegram to me. protesting to Interstate Commerce Commission against removal of termi nal rate and asking that I assist In getting you hearing: I leave for Wash ington next Monday, arriving there the afternoon of November 2H. Have wired Interstate Commerce Commission as follows: 'Commercial bodies of Aber deen and Hoqulam. this state, wire me protesting against removal of terminal rate and asking- my assistance in se curing them a hearing before action Is taken. Will you not kindly have the matter deferred until the respective cities can be heard? They two of the most important shipping points In this state. I sincerely trust you will grant them full hearing.' "If there is anything else you wish done, wire me here. 1 have sent tMs telegram to Hoqulam also. "SAM I' EL, PILES." Must Go to Courts. A telegram from F. K. Lane is Im portant as indicating the .- ition of the Interstate Commerce Commission which, heretofore, has not been under stood. Mr. Lane says: "Washington. D. C.. Nov. 21. Cham ber of Commerce. Aberdeen: Commis sion has no power to enjoin proposed advances. Formal complaint that rates are unreasonable will secure a hear ing." The question as to whether the Com mission had power to enjoin was a ARE YOU PREPARED To accept, that invita tion for Thanksgiving dinner? The proper attire for the occasion suggests a "Benjamin Full Dress or Tuxedo Suit. of the very latest New York style. They are absolutely correct. -mi ni ii mill Mjmw.M.i i"JT :r :- ;:'ll!f I j:. .hMi:;l i tit l1'! im Benjamin Full Dress Suits Tuxedo Suits Frock Coats B Knox Dress Silk Hats Knox DressOperaHats uffum Pen 311 Morrison Street die toil Opposite Postof fice mooted one at the meeting Thursday and the telegram leaves it plain that the proposed injunction to prevent the Northern Pacific Company from enforc ing its rates must be obtained through the Federal Court. This action will he taken by the Chamber of Commerce if necessary and w ill be one of the mat ters to be considered at th-i meeting Tuesday. Congressman Jones sends brief but definite statement to the effect that the filing of a formal complaint with the Interstate Commission Is the . first necessary step and that following the order of the Commission to give the case a hearing he will do all that is possible to bring about an early de cision. The good feeling and Interest shown by the W ashlngton delegation is having a salutory effect on the situation. Sells lo Minor; Fined. VANCOUVER. Wash., Nov. 21. (Spe cial.) William Farrell. of Battleground, was arrested today at the Instance of John Fleming, who accused the saloon keeper or selling liquor to Fleming's minor son. Farrell pleaded guilty and was fined 125 and costs. HITS BOYS WITH NIPPERS Lineman " Gels Drunk and Uses Heads for Target. SALEM, Or.. Nov. 21. (Special.) Aliwood Loggan. a lineman, formerly a railroad fireman on the Oregon Short Line, filled up on liquor tonight and walked along the street hitting boys on the heads with a pair of heavy steel nippers. He finally whacked at Walter Johnson, who arrested Footpad Black last night, and Johnson turned him over to the Sheriff. He, will answer for assault with a dangerous weapon. In his pocket was found a diary in which the last entry was: "Knocked hell out of a .traveling man arrived in Salem, November 20. 1908." Building Highway to Westport. MONTESANO. Wash., Nov. 21. (Spe cial), County Engineer Shorey has been busy the past week surveying a line for a road from West Aberdeen to Ocosta and Westport. The people of Westport are highly elated over the prospects, as heretofore the only way to reach West- port was by boat. The road will also open up some fine farming country and will give a road to the ocean beach on the south side of the Chehalis River. DEPUTY IS UNDER ARREST J. F. Kogers,' of Klina, Accused ol Securing Money by Fraud. MONTESANO. Wash.. Nov. 21. (Spe cial.) Deputy Sheriff J. F. Rogers, of Elma. was arrested yesterday on a war rant issued by Justice J. W. Pettijohn. of this place, on complaint of John M. Greess, who accuses Rogers of obtaining money under false pretenses. Sheriff McWhinney has revoked ' Rog ers' appointment. Ten i no Man Made Cashier. CHEHALIS, Wash.. Nov. 21. (Spe cial.) W. S. Short, of Tenino. has ac cepted a position as cashier of the Se curity State Bank of Chehalis. succeed ing A. S. Cory, wljo has resigned. At the meeting of the stockholders S. Hart man, a well-known merchant, and J. M. Ponder, a prominent attorney, both of Chehalis. and T. p. ' Hendricks re elected directors of the hank. " Are You Going to CALIFORNIA? Write Chester "W. Kelley, 608 First avenue, Seattle, Wash., Representative HOTEL DEL MONTE Near historic Monterey, Para dise of the Pacific. Mid-Winter Golf and Polo Tournament for Northwestern players. A delightful climate, beautiful surroundings. Booklets, rates and particulars gladly given. far RAINY DAI HIGH BOOTS Special $5.00 Values for $3.50 Tn or Black in Two-Buckle Tops 60c Storm Rubbers, per Pair SOc ' EXCLUSIVE WOMEN'S SHOE STORE THE STORE WITH THE LIBERAL MONEY-BACK POLICY COR. FIFTH AND ALDER STREETS SAM E. WERTHEIMER. President and General Manager. NEW MILLINERY AT HALF PRICE Your pick and choice of any Trimmed Hat in the entire store. All new goods ; rot an old one in the house. Latest styles, in velvet and felt shapes, trimmed with beautiful wings, feathers, ribbons of all the popular shades and colors. A close inspection of this new and exquisite line at this liberal reduction, wfi-w shouM be of great importance to.you. Klljljl Emergency Reduction Sale of Women's Most Fashionable Suits and Coats Never before in anv season have trade conditions so greatly puzzled the manufacturer and favored the alert retailer. 1ms great sale or styiisn wearing apPuC. - -rr r SS"iIddMhMlHl. YoUca U iud how real r.1. tW -3? 8arme. U d,iSned after the late,, idea, of fa.hlon, perfect., taUored of th. hand.ome,. tabne. ana a. tne pnc. " " BE"tTER VALUES and larger great CASH purchasing power, and only selling tor LA3n, togetner wun our economical system t.uv.UB - .. r or tomorrow we orrer you mese sPcci ca.uco and cents. Our selections than any other store. Three Days of Special Bargains, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, in the Jewelry Section 25 Off on All Goods Not Advertised Note the Extra Special Reduced rnces ueiow. 200 babv and misses' solid Gold Ring's, regular $1."j0 value 100 gold-filled Bracelets cameo and signet $4.00 value HH) gold-filled Bracelets, guaranteed 2. years; $7.00 value J."0 ladies' Belts, gold-filled buckle: $1.00 value. 100 ladies' genuine Leather Handbags, $2J0 value nnm k CCi onn rnt-dlass Rowls. 8-ineh. S4.00 value.. 200 Cut-Glass Nappies. 5 and 6-inch, $2.2o value 98 100 pairs Salt and Pepper Shakers, sterling tops. $1.50 value 7 Jc OF 7UDl7 A DI7 13-pc. Rogers Tea Set 12 teaspoons, sugar spoon, cream OlLV EilVM AlD iadle. butter knife, in silk-lined box; $4 value. .$2.39 1 dozen Rogers Tie Forks, silk-lined box. $3.50 value S2.15 1 dozer. Rogers Bouillon Spoons, silk-lined box. $2.50 value $1.69 BRENNER'S HAND-PAINTED CHINA ."0 Bread and Butter Tlates. $1.50 value .90 150 Cups and Saucers. $2.50 value. $1.69 101) large size Rose Plates, $3.50 value ..$1.90 75 ....$2.10 9W 4 3 39 ....$1.69 $1.90 Stunning New Models in Ladies' and Misses' Tailor-Made Suits Many striking and distinctive models- at these popular prices, every one showing style and material quality usually associated with much higher prices. $40.00 Tailored Suits, with the new 36-inch coat effect, in broadcloth, fancy worsteds, tweeds and fancy mixtures; J?' QC regular $40.00 values at.... V1H,,' $45 Tailored Suits, made of fancy striped worsteds, serges, broadcloths, in all the new models and effects; regular CI Q $45.00 values, at ...PAOJ $50.00 Tailored Suits, all strictly tailored, handsomely trimmed with satin, braids and buttons; new flare skirts; CO 1 7" regular $50.00 values at Pf" A MANY BETTER GARMENTS IN PROPORTION New Tailored Suits of the latest styles jn vogue, in a large assortment of colors, stripes and mixtures; reg- CI H ular $25.00 Suits at piV.i7J $30.00 Tailored Suits' in sizes from 32 to 44, in styles and colors to suit the most par ticular. Satisfaction guaranteed. Regu lar $30.00 values, $12 75 $35.00 Tailored Suits, made for style and good, serviceable wear, in shades of brown, navv. black, etc.; regular C1 Q""C $35.00 value at pi.S7J Beauty Parlor and Hair Dep't $3.45 $8.00 26-Inch Switch for THE CROWNING GLORY OF WOMAN IS HER HAIR. This year every woman should have a erown. This I can give you in any shade and at the most reasonable price. Psyche Knots, Lucille Puffs, Princess Puffs, the new Salome Puffs, Comet Braids, and Billy Burkes. These are all included in our great sale of Switches at prices from 95 up. SPECIAL We will give, for one week more, our special offer of One Free treatment with every $1.00 purchase of Cosmetics. , All work done .under my personal supervision. Consultation" free; v' ' AZA HOLMES RIBBECKE. : Beautiful Jumper and Princess Suits at $5.95, $9.95 and $12.95 T P J!" fe Made of all-wool chiffon panama. in JlD Jumper OUltS QO.yO black, navy and brown. CC QC Full skirt, and nicely tailored. Actual $15.00 value, at P0.C7J S25 Jumper Suits $9-95 hand-finished itnpes; elegantly tailored; actual $-j value in brown, navy nd fine imported striped worsteds CO QC 30, $35, $40 Princess Suits $12.95 S e most exquisite line of Princess Suits ever shown in this city. Made of serges, worsteds, braided broadcloths and shadow stripes, in brown, green, garnet, navy, taupe and black. You could not duplicate any of these suits lor less C 1 Uli than $30.00 to $40.00. On sale Monday. Extra Waist Values $2.50 White Linen and Madras "Waists, pleated front and back, with laundered collars QO. and cuffs; extra special. 'Ol 3.00 Llnra WaUtu at 1.SS. Pine quality linen, either in shirt ef fect, plain fronts or back, laun deied collars and cuffs. Reru- JKi.". 1."e. .8p-e.". $ 1-25 20.0O-W.1.00 Chiffon Walsta . Are made In very fine sheer Silk Chiffon In colors of brown, lav ender, pink. clel. corn, cham pagne, white, navy and blark. Kleft-antlv hand-embroidered, others with hand-made yokes and Directoire models. Inside linlnir of silk taffeta. While igfSQ they last (8.50 Guaranteed Black Silk Petticoat $3.95 100 Black Silk Petticoats of guaranteed all silk. 14 inch flounce. heather bloom, dust ruffle; actual $8.50 value, o qj for only ipO.iJO $20.00 Taffeta Silk Dress Skirt $7.95. Made of fine quality chif fon rustling Taffeta, 20 styles in newest effects. Some s t r i c tly tailored, deep flounce, Directoire models: Actual fy qc $20 value, at. . . P .IO Raincoat Bargains $9.95, $13.95, $16.45 $20 Priestley Cravenetted Rain coats, guaranteed to wear well and keep out the wind and water. Actual $20 Q QC value, special P7.7J $30 Silk Striped Raincoat, ex tra fine value, latest styles and colors; good enough to wqar anywhere. Satisfaction guaran teed; regular $30 (1I QC values at pl0.i70 $35 Moire Raincoats, in beau tiful shades of red, brown, navy, London smoke, etc.; extra full length; fancv collars and cuffs; regular $35.00 val- fljl g AC ues at r MONDAY COAT SPECIALS Avail yourself of this great opportunity of purchasing -our Winter Coat at less than half price. ' ' $25.00 Coats at...... $12.50 - $27.50 Coats at "... $13.50 $35.00 Coats at $17.45 . $40.00 Coats at . .$19.75 $50.00 Coats at $22.50 t ; , ' $25.00 Caracul Coats at $5.95 Come in -black and London smoke, lined with Skinner's CC QC satin, 27-m. jacket model, actual $25.00 value.. p.J.l7J $35.00 Isabelle Fox Sets $16.45 This Set is a hummer; large stole in the animal effect; rug mnff, lined with Skinner's satin and sold at furriers at $35.00. J Q A Special V
