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THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL PORTLAND. ' MONDAY EVENING, MAY 31, 1809. IS WILL ASK FOR PAlIf I1F - m stwb.bj m , . nnnnTiM I til llii I lil iliniil ill Attorneys Have Promise of Signatures of Many Prom inent Citizens 'Who . Be lieve That Wrpng JIan Is Serving Time, , Petition requesting governor Benon to grant a 'pardon W Edward H. Martin, Convicted of manslaughter for the killing- of. Nathan Wolff on May 1, 100$, will be circulated In Portland tomor row. Martin' attorney, ' who are Initiating the movenient for pardon, ay they have assurances of support from leading business and professional men, and they expect nearly all the mem tiers of the Jury that convicted Martin to lend their aid. . --. Usually the - governor. In a murder case, desires the concurrence Of the trial Judge and the district attorney s of flee In application for pardon, but their recommendation is hot controll ing, and Martin's attorneys do not ex pect the help of either of Judge Cleland or of District Attorney Cameron. Mar tin's appeal from the Judgment of con viction is still pending before the su preme court, and the district attorney would naturally resist an effort to se cure a pardon in any event until he has secured the ainrmation or me " tlon. . , In enlte of . this " handicap Martln'i chief counsel, John A. Jeffrey, expresses confidence that his client will be par doned, look for flood retttlon. "We will make a strong showing to the governor," he said in discussing the matter. "I am not at liberty to tell you any names of those who will sign it. as they might object tot having their names used In advance. But we have assurances from men whose names will carry stelght. and we, will get most of the Martin Jury. We are not looking so much to getting a large petition as to getting a good one. "w mnW this anneal for Martin. first, on the ground that he Is inno cent. When I nrst unaeriooa nis ae fense there was a doubt In my mind, but I am now convinced that the wrong ' man was convicted. We will support this view by affidavits and document ary evidence as to the cipher letters frnm nriAKBH. TCusnla. received by Joe Botkin. alias Joe Friedman, and the statements made Dv BotKin jufi oeiore and after the murder of Wolff, before Botkin left the atte, "None of this evidence was In our hands at the time of the trial, and we have been unable to nse it on appeal. Kut this In a matter that the governor may properly ronsider, for it tends to show why Wolff was killed and to ex onerate Martin. Cored Xroni Morphine Habit. ' "Another srfound for asking the liar (Inn at this time 1s that Martin is a new man. He is cured from the mor nhlne habit that enslaved him. It is -the' first time in years that the real Martin has had a Chance to assert Him self. Whatever his faults at the time of his arrest, 'dope' and not Martin, was responsible. The constitution de clares tbat tne onject or me penai law Is reformatory, and If Martin is re leased now ha will make a crood clti- sen. Several positions have been of fered him. and if released, he will ac cept an offer in his profession as a mining engineer. "Confinement has done Martin a world of good. If the publlo generally could understand this change and could talk with him as he Is today there would be a much stronger demand for his release. I anticipate that we can not expect help from the district at torney, for he naturally wants to have the judgment of the trial court af firmed first of all. But this ought not to stand in the way if the equities of BABY S TERRIBLE WATERY ECZEMA Itching Humor Broke Out on Tin) Mite's Xheeks Would Tear His Face Till Blood Streamed Down Unless Hands were Bandaged Spent$50on UselessTreatments. CURED BY CUTICURA . AT COST OF BUT $1.50 "When my little boy was two and a half months old hs-broke out on both cheeks with ec zema. It was tho itchy, watery kind and we- had to keep his little hands wrapped up all the time and -if he would hap pen to get them uncovered he would claw his face till the blood streamed down on his clothing. W called in a physi cian at once, but he gave an ointment which was so severe that my babe would scream when it was put on. We changed doctors and medicines until we had spent fifty dol lars or more and baby was getting worse. I was so worn out watching and caring for him night and day that I almost felt sure the disease was in curable. But finally reading of the food results of the Cuticura Remedies, . determined to try them. I can truth fully say I was more than surprised, for I bought only a dollar and a half's worth of the Cuticura Remedies (Cuticura ' the case "show that a pardon would best serye the Interests of society. . .Trial fury Stood Divided ; It will be remembered that th Jury that convicted Martin was about even ly .divided on' the question of . guilt. There was much criticism of the verdict of manslaughter because It was reached b compromise, and ,many!cltlens be lieved there was no middle ground. It should have been first degree murder, acquittal or disagreement, they argued. In support of the theory that Wolff was murdered as the result of a scheme of blackmail founded on Wolffs con nection with some secret revolutionist or Nihilist organization at his old home in Odessa, affidavits will be presented from Erlo Welnstrom and a Washing ton, county storekeeper named Radcllff. Welnstrom is a Dane who was for a time a partner of Jo Botkin, the Jew ish peddler Involved, and Radcllff will tell of negotiations by Botkin to buy hi More, According to Radcllff, who conducted a country store near Laurel, In Wash ington county, Botkin wanted to buy him out. .. He ridiculed the idea, as -he knew that Botkin had very little money, but Botkin said he could get the money from hi friend Wolff In Portland, add ing that ' Wolff would have to put up the money if he said so. This conversation was in April. 1908. according to Radcllff. He paid little attention to . the matter and did not think about Nathan Wolff being the man rererrea to by isotKin wnen he read about the murder, but when he next saw the peddler, Botkin told him he could not buy the store, as woiri Had been killed. - , -. Botkin Betrayed Wervonsness. After Martin was arrested, according to Kaacun, not tun necame excited and said they had the wrong man, declaring that certain Jew In Cortland could tell If they would why Wolff had been killed. Soon after that Botkin left the county, starting south With a peddling outfit. He drove as far a Qervals, wher he left hi- outfit with a livery man and took the train for California. From Redding he sent a letter to Erlo Welnstrom, his partner, telling him where the team could be found and apologising for leaving the state In such a hurried manner, since then he has not been heard from. After this Welnstrom explored a box left by Botkin In the house where he and Botkin made their headquarters, and found, among other things, several letters from Odessa,, a nremorundum book and a cipher key. The letters were In cipher. One brief letter from a man in Portland was in English. It was. dated a . rew days before May 1, the date of Wolffs death and conveved the Information that the writer had a letter that he desired to give to Bot kin, but did not want, to trust to the Lettsrs in Secret Code. Since Jeffrey received ths r.lnlinr lot. ters and the kev he haa shown them to linguists and those whom he thought most likely to Interpret them if they were In any known language. He says ne nas esiaonsnea tne ract tbat they are not written In Hebrew. Yiddish. Russian or Greek. They bear every ap pearance or oeing in a secret code, wltn an occasional Russian character Inter spersed. They are executed in excellent nanowriunz. Jeffreys believe that these letters might throw much light on Botkln's connections with some dark handed plot In Odessa, and It Is his theory that Bot- Kln possessed information which was expected to make Wolff "come through." That Wolff refused to be blackmailed and was killed by those who made the demand Is the theory, the murderers afterward taking articles of Jewelry to rive color to the Idea that robbery was tne motive. Man Who Bought Qua. Jeffreys says he has also located the man to whom Martin testified that he sold a gun while sitting on a bench in tne plaza block. This was the gun, Martin said, that he borrowed from Mrs. CJrubb. Jeffrey states that the name of this man is Williams. He was not dis covered in time to use his testimony at the trial, although a man to whom Williams sold the gun and the gun Itself were produced Just at the close of the trial. According to tne attorney, Williams would testify that the circum stance of the sale of the gun In the plnia took place lust as Martin de scribed it. This 1 important as tending to show that what Martin said as to the disposition of the gun he borrowed rrom Mrs. uruDD was true. "Martin's story about the sale of that gun did not sound probable to many people, says his attorney, "and we were not prepared at the time to cor roborate what he said. But I know that he waS telling the truth, although It may not have sounded much like It at the time." WILL VOTERS BE AS WISE AS SOLOMON? Clues unu VI , mM -" - " "'J cured him. I will send vou a photo graph taken when he was fifteen months old and you can see his face is perfectly clear of the least spot -Or scar of any thing. II I ever have this trouble again, I will never think of doctoring but will end for the Cuticura Remedies at once As it is, I would never think of using any other than Cuticura Soap for my babe. You are at liberty lo publish this It may help some dietrcwted mother as I was helped. Mrs. W. M. Comerer, Burnt Cabins, Pa.. Sept. 15, 1808." ' Cut lean Bon ?Se.). Ointment (50e.L Reaotreot (rSOc ), rO t hoeolt Coit Pills (2v. r I4 . tbrouehout the world. ' Iwpou: London. 97. Chr- . torfanuM Bq : Parti. . Rim d I Plx: Australia. ,, R Towns Co. flyilMy: South Afrto, Lenooa. . V Ltd , Cp Town. Natal, .: Potter Drus Cbua, . ' VOTV . t4tt ln)OI. lot umumuw " V r mrm&u rat vuuvu 0w v ow j Portland; May t9. To the Editor of The Journal. King Solomon discov ered which was the real mother of the living child by proposing to eut the child In two and giving a half to each claimant. The woman who was not the real mother of the child consented to the arrangement, but the real mother said, no. Let her take it, for It must not die. Mr. Kellaher has solved the mayor alty contest in like manner. The child Is the reforms that have been and are to be carried oat in eity matters. It is p. pretty child and its mother loves it. That mother is the public opinion that wants honesty and economy in the city government, above and beyond all per sonal Interests, and all personal ambi tions. It is very Important that the life of this child should be preserved. Mr. Kellaher, one of the real parents of the baby, has shown that he is will ing to sink his personal ambition to save its life. But the politieal falsa claimants, as of old, say, no. We will make no sacrifice to save it. We are out for office and mean to stay to the end, and so let the child be cut Into three piece. We don't care very much for it, any way. The brat really don't belong to us, and we have no heart love for it Let it be cut asunder and let its flesh be fed to the dogs, so far a we care. The voters of the city, sitting in the Judgment olace of Solomon, next elec tion day, must decide who is the real friend of public rights and who are the pretended friends. Who really feels a mother's love for a clean baby, and who are the false claimants. Will the voters the point, and decide It as wisely as did Solomon? COMMON SENSE. EXPECTOEATES IK CAR AND FIQHT FOLLOWS Because he oblected to being called down for spitting on the floor of a streetcar, Fred Johnson started a vi cious attack on a saloonkeeper named Prasll yesterday evening. Johnson, who lives at T58 Overton street, was given a reprimand on the Fulton car by Prasll, who accused him of expectorating on the floor. A fight ensued in which two windows were broken and when Prasll seemed to be getting the better of the argument a friend of Johnson, Bill Jan sen by name, took a hand In the fray. Prasll Is the proprietor of the saloon at 149 Fourth street. Officer Klingel hurried to the scene of the fight, but reached there only in time to see the wlndup of what the conductor said was one - of the best fight he had ever seen. , CAR STARTS AND AGED WOMAN IS INJURED Mrs. Ellen French, who was injured Friday by falling from a streetcar at Third and Morrison streets, is resting more easily today and It Is thought she will suffer no serious effects. Mrs. Ellen French, who is an elderly woman, while dismounting, was thrown backward on the pavement and bruised about the head, the car having started before, she had gotten clear of the steps. Mrs. J. N. Teal wis near with her carriage Bnd took Mrs. French to the North Paclf lo sanitarium. Dr. A. C. Panton. after superficial examina tion, yesterday, thought there were no bones broken but was to make a more thorough "examination today, when the Patients nerves will be quieted down. Mrs. French Is the mother of Bydney French of the O. R. - N. company, Commencing Tomorrow MorningTuesday, at 9 o'CIoclcWe Plaa (DM )V aJ . j-l M a Sung and. IFMmnsltogis W. (Be am Man? We have purchased the fine stock of Clothes and Gentlemen's Furnishings from the A. J. Richardson Co. at a very low figure. BEGIN NING TOMORROW MORNING AT 9 A. M. we will put this carefully selected stock of goods on sale for the remarkably low price of 65c on the dollar. Think what a saving it means to you, besides being backed by our usual guarantee on every garment. It will pay you to see this display of all new and up-to-date Clothing and Furnishings of the latest fabrics and colorings.. . Full Dress and Tuxedo Suits Suits for the large man as well as the small man, and at prices that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. $50 Dress Suits $40 Sack Suits $35 Sack Suits $30 Sack Suits $25 Sack Suits $20 Sack Suits $18.Sack Suits $15 Sack Suits $33.50 $26.50 $23.00 $20.50 $16.50 $13.50 $12.35 $10.00 t's T raisers $7.50 Values for... $5.85 $6.50 Values for. . $5.00 Values for . . $4.00 Values for . . $4.75 $3.65 $2.85 iifeases sid tas One of the Best Se lected Stocks In all Sizes and Designs $18.00 values for. ?13.00 $15.00 values for.. $10.00 $12.50 values for... $9.85 $10.00 values for...?7.50 $8.00 values for.... $5.65 $6.00 values for $4.35 $5.00 values for.... $3.85 $5.00 Stetsons at $3.15 $5.00 other high-grade values $3.15 $3.50 and $4.00 values at $2.65 $3.00 values at $1.85 Straw Hats $4.00 values at $2.50 $3.50 values at $2.25 $3.00 values at $1.85 $2.00 values at $1.25 $1.50 values at 95 Silk Lisle Hose 25c to 50c values on sale at, per pair 15- Neckties 50c and 75c values at. 35 Boston Garters at 15 Derby Ribbed Underwear at . .30 $1.25 to $2.00 Golf Shirts at .95 PAJAMAS AND NIGHT ROBES AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES em tfvl WMwmm GRANT PHEGLEY UaJTAOSB CLOTHIERS FURNISHERS TAILORS Seventh and Slarlt HOY STEALS MONEY BUT ESCATES THISON rhristliin Godeson. an 18-year-olJi boy, passed last night in Jail on a charge ot having robbed his brother- in-law, A. Carleson of S90 Borthwick avenue, of $10 In money and $100 worth of Jewelry. The arrest was madu bv Patrolman Peterson to whom the bbv. had told a story about havlntr seen two men running from the house with the plunder. Peterson stepped over to Detective ... , . i v.. c with tb. aA and i U 111 vuicuiau o ' ... .j .. . v .. . . - a confession from the boy. Now the robbed persons reiuse w sign wiu plalnt against him. In bis confession the boy told where he had secreted the money and Jewels and these were found In the basement. The fact that uaneson reium. w .i.i. .o.in.i ftnriennn re- lieves him of the charge of larcei-y Althougn ne ,- -, Coleman attempted to connect rfhe boy with the robbery of a butcher shop in the -vicinity, but this was stoutly denied by him this morning. YOUNG MAN DISAPPEARS IN MYSTERIOUS MANNER ! i)Ah.rt Hamilton. a T "16-year-old 'boy who has been il- lng with W parent at Lent, disappeared at I,. o'clock Fri day mornlns; and nothing ha been heard or nun mew. i. v v . v v, - ed the police to aid in locating him. Tn was a painter by trad, and bad pre- Sumably left for work on Friday. He ad $S0. ' ' : ; Hamilton , t described as 1 yer old. ix feet tall, rather lender, with black hair and blue eyes. . He -wore a pair of black overalls, a .black square cut ooaU a black- shirt and a black hat. DELIVER LECTURE ON WHITE SLAVE TRADE "The White Slave Trade. Its Preven tion and Cure," Is the subject of a lec ture to be delivered at the Taylor Street M. E. church, Wednesday evening, at 8 p. m., by Dr. James D- Corby, late chap lain of New York Training School for Girls. Dr. Corby has Just returned to the city, having last lectured In Tacoma and Seattle to larire audiences, among which were many city officials and stu dents of the social problems. The mayor, city council and the ministers, all advo cates for olean administration, have been invited to attend. The meeting will be under the aus pices of the Paclflo Coast Rescue and Protective society. representing the Portland Commons and Louise Home. Special muslo by Mrs. Loue Clantsedel and Dr. C. I. Haynea Admission free. Oreat White Sal Opens tomorrow morning at McAllen & McDonnell' corner Third and Morrison. Journal want ads le a word. Player-Piano Sale Two new Ceclllan Player Piano. Ban Francisco Branch House, ask $660. will take $$80 for each; also a $800 Playola Piano, brand new. will go for $876. We sell direct from factory to family, are out of the high rent district, and an and do undersell any and all other establishments. NOW SEE IF WE DON'T. , REED-FRENCH PIANO MfCCO. Maker and Distributor High Grade Pianos, AVD BVUSDl WT S Wednesday, June 2nd TPlPh PTTtT,, TO TTTi S On Porlland-Salcm Electric Line ii XL llkJP jT-ITILM mm .... j' - t . 5 TO SEE OUR AJLOEffSOiROOK: ACRESj . S We have small acreage located on and near the Oregon City carline at ,9125 and Up Per Acre. You can have front 1 to 20 acres. , . Excursion Cars Leave Jefferson Street Depot at 9:30 a. m. and 1 :30 p. m.; Return- j ing, Arriving in Portland 12:30 p. m. and 5:30 p. m. B BUY YOUR TICKET TO TIGARD, Round Trip, 25c REMEMBER THE DATE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2 jj E. QUACKENBUSH; President ' . . - BRANCH. OFFICE Oregon Electric pepot MAIN OFFICE 244 Mizzsixxzxrsiisizs:sszzsaesiS2iiisszzzs:5szxrr:zz2tr:;rz"r;irii::: : " r i. S3 II 8 r. 13 ii ?! M n ti M U f!