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THE MORXIXG OREGOXIAX, FRIDAY. OCTOBER 27. 1911. 7 STATE WILL REBUT GIRL'S TESTIMONY Ruth Robinson Says She Shot Also at Louis McAllister, Result of Fright. nouncH that he waa too alck to con tinue. The cim will b resumed early tomorrow morning. CROSS EXAMINATION HARD Vounc lcwTjr Toll- r AIW-EC Threat Azain-t "Big Brolhrr." Juror and C'oiin.el ill as Kc fult of Strain of Trial. rRINRVIWK, Or.. 0t. (Spe clal. Cndor a fcrlll Inar rroim-ex a ml na tion at 1h hands of District Attorney Wilson. Ruth Hoblnson. the lS-ycar- !d sister of Frnest Robinson, charged with the murder of I.011I McAllister, at the Orhoco Mines last May, thla afternoon testified that the, shot which killed McAllister was fired In self defense. Ruth said that she herself fired at aicAHIster with a t2-ealther rifle she was rarrylna- at the time. she said This shot was accidental hut was caused through fear that McAllister was about to open f!re on her brother. The shot struck the ground at the feet of McAllister. (ill-fa bt la Mlaa. The frlrl testified that sne and 'her brother were com In r down the hill side when ther saw McAllister tsmper Irr with her brother's ditch. She de clared that when accosted by Ernest, McAllister hurled a shore at them, which struck Ernest. At the same time. McAllister attempted to reach for a weapon. At this moment, she declared. hr brother fired. Still In the ditch she saw the Injured man reach for his run when her brother ftred aaaln. the bullet taking Instant effect. The report from her own rifle was almost simultaneous with that of her brother's revolver. Miss Itoblnson passed throuah the cross-examination and made few. If anv. changes In her statements. In rebuttal of her testimony. Mr. Wilson will tomorrow morn in a put on the stand witnesses who will assert that Huth said Immediately after the rrlme that when the first shot was fired McAllister was scrambling outside the ditch and at the time of the second was com In a towarda the couple. By Telia mt Threats. It haa already been shown that Mc Allister had no weapon and. In fact, was not accustomed to he armed. Dewey Moblnton. Ernest's small brother, took the stand manfully. His testimony waa that he had heard Mc Allister threaten hla "bis; brother Ern est." Dewey and Rath Robinson were the only witnesses to take the stand to day. Ruth waa still under cross-examination whan court adjourned. No nljrht session waa held, the strain of the case already having effect. To night Juror Beach Is 111 while Judge pennett. attorney for the defense, an- CO-EDS MAY HOLD DEBATE Vnivrritlr lirn Triangular League for Korennios. UMVERSITT OF OREGON. Eugene, Or Oct :. special. Still another triangular debate Is In prospect In Northwest forensic circles this year. Lf Roy Johnson, coach of oratory, to day received a letter from the Uni versity of Washington management .'Lisiej ting the feasibility of adding tna I'nlverst'.y of t":ai and making Cie an nual co-ed debate a TMrre-corncred affair. No definite announcement has yet been made as to what action will be taken, but the early formation of su-h a league Is probable. Although the ffnal vote Is not re corded, the question of "Judicial Re call" will no doiibt t' the subject of the triangular debate between Stan ford. Waslilngion and Oregon. This e'.ihject was proposed hy the I'niversify of Washington, yet Stanford has al ready selected It as a first choice and It is likely that Washington will rote SIX HICK HELD Trial of Alleged Idaho Night riders Is Begun. " COURT ROUTS TALESMAN One Wlio To Iked to Defendant Is Ordered From Box Prominent Farmers Accused of Plot ting Against Settlers. liOISK. Maho, Oct. 2S. "Special.) Accused of conspiracy to deprive citi zens of civil rights by using threats J. L. RILEY IS SENTENCED TO FROM ONE TO TWENTY-FIVE YEARS FOR MURDER. ; ' ,' - - ' . JtBV I TRIM, OK J. l RII.KV TAKING A I TO AIRING. PKINKVIIXE. Or.. Oct. i. (Special.) Because the Jury In the trial of J. La. Riley, accused of the murder of Ixiule Ixing, a pugilist, and who was sentenced to from one to lb years in the Penitentiary this morning, was compelled to be kept together over Sunday. Judge Bradshaw Issued orders that they might be taken for an airing in the country. As the most feasible plan to keep the 12 Jurors to gether, an automobile truck waa called Into requisition. mi Come Here Friday for Real B M (lilt AN ASSEMBLAGE OF OFFERINGS THAT SURPASS ANYTHING ON RECORD argains Wa waist sale $5.50-$6.95 Sflk Waists at $3.35 A lesson in economics for Waist buy ers. Just the opportunity you have waited for, where you can buy beautiful Waists of messalines, taffetas, figured an'd braided nets and chiffons, at a sav ing d $2 to $3.50. You should not let this pass by any means. It is (jo QC worth a special trip. Only 0,OO $2 Lingerie Waists $1.35 $2iIredWaists & Shirts $1.35 A pleasing variety of A' smart lot of Waists in dainty lingerie Waists of tailored styles, of pure soft, batiste and lawns, linens and madras, and tht3 very prettily designed and clever new Shirts in soft extra well made. You pay madra3 and soisette with $2 for these Waists in any soft collar and cuffs; very other store. Special $1.35 fashionable, only $1.35.- New Crepe Waists $2.50 and $3.75 Exceptionally pretty and clever styles in cotton or wool crepe, hand somely embroidered, also the dainty new Ride raffle models. . Very dressy Waists, at unusually low prices $2.50 and $3.75. Tailored Suits You Can't Them at $25 to $30 A very conservative compari son. When you see these Suits and ones offered elsewhere on sale, you will realize how far we lead. They're made of very pretty mixtures in browns and gray, or serges and cheviots in black and navy. The styles are of the very latest, the fit and tailoring faultless. Make it a special point to see these at. . ..$19.50 $13.50 Serge Dresses $7.95 Why spend time and worry making a dress when you can purchase such charming all-wool serge dresses as these. They come xn navy or biacK, with high waists and very effectively piped and trimmed. $7 QC most unusual bargain at ?. OUR GENUINE RUSSIAN PONY COATS, FULL LENGTH AT $37.50 ARE UNEQUALED ELSEWHERE AT $75.00 for Its own nnestlon. Thes. two first, place votes will elect the "Judicial Recall." Portland Methods Copied. P. O. Lively, manaarer of the Union dockyards anl one of the most active members of the Portland Ad Club, has sjnne to Vancouver. B. C. to assist In the organisation of an ad club In that cltr. The final meeting; at which a telegraphic communication of yood wishes from the Portland Ad flub waa read, waa held last nla-ht. The suc cess of the local organization was such that the Vancouver art writers desired a Portland man to advise them in formlnsr their club and Invited Mr. I.lvelv for this purpose. to tar and feather them to drive land contestants from Long? Valley. In West ern Idaho, six prominent ranchers of that eectlon ". W. Black well. Otto Close. J. W. Hardin. Thomas Oopen hauer. Ben.iamln Uln and William Wookey were placed on trial In the Federal Court her. today. Juriare IXetrlch summarily discharged on. of the talesmen drawn In the ven ire who was disqualified In the Jury box after admitting he had talked with one of the 'defendants about the case. The Judge said such conduct on the part of a Juror Is Indiscreet, discharged the guilty talesman and withheld his two days' pay for at tendance at court. The Government expects to proVe In the present case that the defendants Plush and Caracul Coats If you desire to make your selection from the largest and most comprehensive showing, as well as the opportunity to save $5.00 to $15.00, then come to the Emporium. We have just the style and price coat you want. Great values, $13.50 up to. $42.50 Black Broadcloth Coats Two Specials $10.50 Splendid quality broadcloth, full yarn dyed, satin lined. Regular ? 1 Q C f $26.50 Coat Xi7.JV 27.50 Guaranteed genuine Worumbo broad- CXOtile lineCL llUUUgllUUIr WlbU O&tiUiCi B Dab 114. ular $35.00 27 Coats at ' SAMPLE SALE MILLINER V 50 conspired to Jump claims and run set tlers, who contested entries, from the valley under the threat that If they continued Jo remain they would be seized and tarred and feathered. This plan of forcing settlers to leave- yie country Is said to have been followed out for several years. The defendants are accused of being ringleaders in tha plan and are said to have had many supporters. Others were Indicted, but the Indictments were dismissed and only the alleged leaders are held to answer. Principal A.ked to Resign. CLOVKRDALE. Or. Oct. 26. (Ppe clal.) Principal Seeley, of the Clo verdale schools, has been asked to re sign. This action by the School Board ..follows the resignations of two primary teachers, who said they would not teach in the school while Mr. See ley la principal. CO-EDS TO LEARN TO SWIM Tank at Agricultural College Used One Day Each Week. i OREGON AGRICULTURAL, COL LEGE. Corvallls, Or., Oct. 26. (Spe cial.) The awlmmlng tank at Khepard Hall at the Oregon Agricultural Col lege will be devoted to the use of the co-eds onoe every week In order that the girls may have a chance to learn to swim. 'The announcement of con sent by the authorities has been re ceived by the girls Joyfully. Plans are being considered for the formation of a girls' swimming club, and there la talk of an exhibition later on In the yesr In competition with the men's swimming class. M. C. Hayes, president of the college swimming club, will take charge of the Instruction work. Dlfsputed $v!686 Warrant Accepted. SALEM. Or Oct. 2S. (Special.) State Printer Dunlway today accepted the warrant for $2686 over which there has been a dispute for several months between the printer and Secretary Ol cott. The original bill of the State Printer for work done during the legls- , latlve session was $3236, but Statu Printer Kxpert Harris caused this to be reduced to 26S6. saying that, under the new law. the reduction was necessary. The State Printer demurred until the settlement which has been finally reached. Many Tencliers Attend. KLAMATH FALLS, Or.. Oct. 25. (Special.) At the second day's session of the Klamath County teachers' insti tute a school board meeting was a feature. Among the speakers wero State Superintendent Alderman, E. F. Carleton. Assistant State Superintend ent, and Miss Montana Hastings, of the department of education of tho University of Oregon. Record Breaking Speed and Accuracy WORLD'S TYPEWRITING CHAMPIONSHIP WON ON THE UNDERWOOD Once each year for six consecutive years, at the Annual Business Show, 'Madison Square Garden, New York City, the World's Fastest Typewriter Operators have competed for the WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP and $1000.00 TROPHY EVERY contest EVERY year in EVERY class' has been won on THE UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER and the following are the World's Championship Records, for one hour's writing from unfamiliar matter, after five words were deducted for each and every error: a Winner Rose L. Fritz Year November 1st, 1906 October 17th, 1907 October 22d, 1908 September 30th, 1909 October 27th, 1910 October 26, 1911 H. 0. Blaisdell H. 0. Blaisdell Net Words Per Min. 82 87 87 95 109 112 Machine Used UNDERWOOD UNDERWOOD UNDERWOOD . UNDERWOOD UNDERWOOD UNDERWOOD The winning operator may change, but the winning machine is always THE UNDERWOOD. CC Hy Buy" Tlhe Machine Yon Will Eveotuia OTHER RECORDS In addition to these records, UNDERWOOD operators hold the World's Amateur Championship, the World's School Championship the English Championship, the Canadian Championship, as well as all other Official Championships. The Official Record of the Underwood for one hour's worK is 23 words per minute better than the best record of any other competing' machine. The Underwood Typewriter Plant "Is Over SO Per Cent Larger Than . Any Other More Underwood Typewriters Are Manufactured and Sold Than Any Other Writing Machine in the World .