THE MORXIXG OREGONIAy. FRIDAY, APRIL,' 3. 1914.
13
EX-DEPUTY FREED
BY JUDGE f
Court Rules Criminal Intent
Was Lacking Because Curtis
Had Been Drinking.
DEFENDANT GETS JOB BACK
Case Is Taken From Jury After Gov-
ernor, Sheriff and Colonel Law
Kin Testify as Character
Witnesses for Accused.
With a warning to ex-Deputy Sheriff
Curtis that his experiences and trial
should not be without a lesson to him.
Circuit Judge McGinn yesterday directed
the jury to return a verdict of not
fruilty against the ex-deputy who was
on trial charged with accepting a. bribe
and attempting to extort money.
Immediately after the excitement in
the courtroom had subsided. Sheriff
Word reappointed Curtis as deputy, re
assigning him to the criminal depart
ment which he left two months ago
after the extortion complaints had
been filed against him.
Judge McGinn's action came suddenly
after he had heard the testimony of
Governor West. Colonel B. K. lawson,
of the Penitentiary, and Sheriff Word.
All had been called as character
witnesses, and all testified that Curtis
was an honest, capable official. Gov
ernor West explained that after splen
did service, Curtis was removed from
liis position as warden at the Peniten
tiary because of drinking.
Drtnkins In Excuse.
"Upon the theory that what he did
In that lodging-house that night he
did while under the influence of liquor,
and that he could not have had, while
in that condition, the criminal intent
which the law requires," Judge McGinn
responded in answer to a query from
District Attorney Evans upon what
theory he instructed a verdict of
acquittal.
"Now, gentlemen. I am going to take
a little of the responsibility of this
case upon myself," Judge McGinn said
interrupting Sheriff Word, who was on
the witness-stand. "I know something
about the drink habit. I have heard
testimony upon this man's reputation,
and while I don't know how the jury
feels about it, nor what the Jury would
do, yet If they convicted this defendant
I certainly would parole him. There
is no good taking up any more time
with the case. I wouldn't let this man
serve half an hour In Jail. This testi
mony of the Governor, this testimony
of the Sheriff and the testimony of
Colonel Lawson has convinced me of
the honesty and Integrity of this man,
and I wouldn't let him be convicted.
Now, gentlemen, that is all there Is
to it."
"The court, of course, knows that
neither the Sheriff nor the Governor
know anything about this particular
case. Neither of them has any knowl
edge of the facts," said Mr. Evans.
"The only point about It is that this
man will not serve time," answered
Judge McGinn with warmth.
Jury la Inntructrd.
"Gentlemen .of the Jury, in this case,
I don't feel that there is any occasion
to take up any more time," Judge Mc
Ginn instructed the jury. ';That this
man did a wrong I have no doubt In
my own mind, but that he had an
Intent to do wrong I deny. I dispute
that. He Is a man who has been tried
with great responsibility and has
never been found wanting. His char
acter is sterling and I am not going
to allow the testimony of a man like
Irvin to convict this man.
"This man is his own worst enemy.
He gets a little liquor Into him and
then he is gone. This ought to be a
warning and a lesson to him.
"Here was a man going around with
the star representing the Sheriff, going
down into these places and extorting
money. The District Attorney has done
his full duty toward the public and
toward the community, but the ques
tion of punishment Is one that ulti
mately would be up to me if the trial
were to go on.
"I would feel myself a criminal if
I were to make that unfortunate fel
. low serve time. That he did a wrong,
I have not the slightest doubt, and a
great wrong, too.
"The Governor says that when this
defendant drinks he doesn't know what
he is doing. When he drinks his wife
has to go and find him. Now, why
should anybody want to take a man
like that and put him In prison? He
had no criminal intent to do any
wrong. That is the view I take of it,
and if he were convicted I would parole
him." "
"There is another indictment pending
against this man which arose out of
the same transaction," Mr. Evans
advised Judge McGinn. "I suppose that
it, too. should be dismissed?"
"Yea, the other indictment against
this man should be dismissed. Now,
Frank, this ought to be a fair warn
ing." Graft Collected In Charge.
Complaints against Curtis made by
P. J. Haden, proprietor of the Arcade
lodging-House, 146 First street, and
Bill Irvin, an ex-convict, charged that
Curtis had forced Haden to pay him
$25 as Immunity from arrest for con
ducting a disorderly house and aiding
Mona Steiner in the rcimtssion of
the crime of larceny. Irvin had com
plained that Mona Steiner had stolen
money from him a week before. Curtis
helped Irvin collect 25 from Haden,
In addition to demanding the J25 from
Haden for himself, Irvin and Haden
testified Wednesday.
WJien court convened yesterday
morning. Governor West was the fl--st
witness called by Attorney Frank Col
lier, counsel for the defense. The ex
ecutive testified that Curtis had been
an efficient and honest official, though
he had had "every opportunity to rob
the state." and was released because
he took "too many drinks."
Governor West said Curtis had been
appointed superintendent of the Peni
tentiary when there was a deficiency
of about $17,000. but had continued to
serve at a warden's salary of $1600
when he might have drawn $2000. The
difference was donated to the state to
help reduce the deficiency, the Gov
ernor testified.
Sheriff Word was anxious for the
case to continue, so that a jury might
pass on the evidence.
Curtis was anxious to take the stand
that he might, deny various statements
made by Haden and Irvin, particular
ly relating to the use of his official
star, which Curtis denies displaying.
WHOLE T0WNIS FOOLED
Ia Pine Residents Turn Ont to See
Aeroplane of Baper.
. LA PINE. Or.. April 2. (Special.)
An April Fool's joke here last night
caused practically the entire popula
tion of La Pine to hurry to the Sterna
farm, four miles from here, to find a
wrecked aeroplane.
About noon yesterday a message
supposed to have been from the Port
land Rose Festival committee was re
ceived, announcing that an airship,
acting as pathfinder for the Rose Fes
tival balloon race, was to fly over
La Pine at 8 P. M.
The news spread rapidly, and long
before the time set the entire popu
lation of town and country were here
to see the big event. Soon the whir
was heard, and then appeared the
lights of the mechanical bird. It
passed over In safety, but soon ex
ploded and fell. Then the watchers
found a huge paper balloon to which a
lantern had been attached. An auto
mobile hidden In the woods had sup
plied the necessary noise.
POPULAR MELODY REVIVED
"Sweet Dreamland Faces" Among
Gems In "Heart Songs."
Where Is there an American home
that has not felt the heart touch of
the song "Dream Faces." written by
John William T-T ti i r
family of 20 children, born at Milford.
Mass. The Hutchinson boys, tall and
sturdy, were the popular concert sing
ers of their time, but sang much In
the cause of temperance and abolition
and during the war sang for the sol
diers. They made a successful tour in
England, and later founded the town
of Hutchinson, Minn., in which they
narrowly escaped massacre and were
rescued by General Kibley. The au
thor of "Dream Faces" lived to a ripe
old age, and the memory of the fa
mous Uutchlnsnn fHmllv w411 1 n
be heartily associated with "Sweet
treamiana races.
The DDDular anno .llnHI a 4 1 n
Cluded in "Heart Rati YKrhloh i
deed, has left nothing out that has
pieasea me people for the past hun
dred years. This volume Is being al
most given away by this paper to. its
readers and thoiiHanrl m vratAfni
for the opportunity. The coupon In
ipqay b issue explains terms Adv.
New Photo Plays Open
Peoples.
A MAN must be pretty keen if he Is
going to match his wits with those
of a woman. If he hasn't all his wiu
about him all the time he's going to
lose out. as did Detective Kelly in "The
Mysterious Leopard Lady." a two-nart
drama which opened at the People's
xiieaier yesterday.
This is a play with "punch," that
elusive quantity which every play
needs must have to be attractive. This
is the fourth of "My Lady Raffles"
series In which Grace Cunard, the hand
some Gold Seal leading woman. Is
featured. By her clever ruses she es
capes the detective at each turn, finallv
fascinating him so that he falls in
love with her.
J. Warren Kerrigan is appearing In
"Sealed Orders," Eugene Manlovc
Rhodes' masterpiece. The plot of the
story is novel and the climaxes are big
and gripping. Kerrigan Is seen at his
best in this intensely human play.
"Cupid Incognito" is another fetching
production in which Wallace Reid and
Edna liaison play the leading parts.
This is a Nestor drama and in every
way comes up to the standard set by
their former productions.
A comedy which is really comical Is
"Granddaddy's Granddaughter."
"Clothes," a drama of modern so
ciety, will be offered Sunday.
LENIENCY SHOWN MASHER
Beau, 65 Years Old, Finds Friend In
Accuser.
After C. C. Morey, 65 years old. and a
Civil War Veteran, had been convicted
of mashing, and fined $25 bv Munietnal
Judge Stevenson, Mrs. T. Scholz, the
complaining witness, begged the court
10 remit tne One. Judge Stevenson
changed the -fine to a sentence of six
hours in jail, which Morey served.
Mrs. Scholz testified that Morey ap
proached her as she entered her room
in the Albion Hotel, 212 Third street.
and grasped her arm, whereat sha
strucK mm a mow in the face. SHe
prosecuted vigorously, but when the
old man said he could not pay the fine,
and would have to serve it out in Jail
she relented.
Piles Cured lit to 11 Dan
Druggists refund money If PAZO OINTMEXT
iKiiB lu cure iicninf, jtfitna, needing or Pro
trudinr Piles. Firu innll.,ttn. 1 1 .
50c Adv. "-
Boy or Girl?
Great Question!
This brings to manv minds an nia -v
tried family remedy an external an-
plication known aa
CM W,5M "Mother's Friend."
During the period of
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&W5ft'-J 1e tricte. network
fl'Si'lHl " "Z. mvoiveo.
ui u.o uuumer ii
has such a splendid
Influence a tn iimr 4
fy Its use In an cases of coming
mother-hood. It has been generally rec
ommended for years and years and those
who have used It speak In highest praise
of the immense relief It affords. Particu
larly do these knowing mothers speak of
the absence of morning sickness, absence
of strain en the ligaments and freedom
from those many other distresses usually
looked forward to with such concern.
There Is no question but what
"Mother's Friend" has a marked tendency
to relieve the mind and this of itself In
addition to the physical relief has given
it a very wide popularity among women.
Tou can obtain "Mother's Friend'" at
almost any drug store. It has helped aj
host f mothers to a complete recovery.
It is prepared only by Bradfleld Reg
ulator Co.. 801 Lamar Bids.. Atlanta. Ge,
Avoid the many worthless substitutes.
How Drink Habit
Wrecks Many Men
Aid How Drink-Polaonrd. laeleo Men
Are Restored to St-II - Mastery
and Vsefnlness . by the
NeI Treatment.
Ia Portland there are thousands of
men who are dally poisoning them
selves with the most insidious, dan
gerous poison known alcohol and do
not realize It until 'too late. A few
social drinks each day ultimately poi
son tne drinker's system until scien
tific medical treatment Is absolutely
necessary. When the craving for drink
becomes stronger than the will power
to resist and drinking men and women
are drifting into the down-and-out
class, they should go to the Portland
Neal Institute, corner Broadway and
College street, and take the Neal Drink
Habit Treatment, or take the Neal
Home Treatment. The Portland Neal
Institute is one of sixty splendid Neal
Institutes operating In the principal
cities of the world. A few days spent
there taking the Neal Treatment is
safe and sure, and always adminis
tered Internally hypodermic Injections
are never used. It has saved thou
sands. It w-ill save you. It will save
your fathers, husbands and sons. Call
now and Investigate, or write or phone
for full information. Phones: Mar
shall 200, A 6244. All drug habits
treated. Adv.
We Are Portland Agents Gossard Lace-Front, Bien Jolle. Nemo. Lilu of France. Rn TV f?..r nr
Green Trading Stamps Will Be Given on All Charge Accounts if Paid in Full on or Before the Tenth of Each Month
V 7iT
Easter Novelties in
Great Variety
i Post Cards. Greetings. TtstW.
i . . i i .
uii. incjts, ravors, Seals,
Table Decorations, Easter
IT . o " , ,.
bb tic. opeciai aispiays
pw on Main and Fourth Floors.
Olds, Worttnan & King
Reliable Merchandise Reliable Methods
Btort Hour 9 A. IX. to 6 P.M. Every Business Day Saturday IncluiUd
Easter Stationery
Dept. Main Floor
"Golden West Fabric" Cor
respondence Paper or Cards
Paper 4 sizes, Cards 5 sizes.
24 envelopes.
cards or Paper, box -
"
hxlraordinarnij Pre-Eastetr Sales
AD Easter Gloves Reduced-All Ribbon Reduced-A 11 KTU,, T)AA- a n tTf.7frr..
I J . -J A 11 T 1 T a
1 " 7 Jeweiry ieaucea-All Stationery Reduced-All Perfumery Reduccd-AI)
Handbags Reduced-All Table Linens Reduced-All Men's and Boys' Clothing and Furnishings Now Reduced
Enure Stock Women s Sorts. Coats. Dresses. Gowns. Waists. Skirts. Sweaters. Petticoats. Etc. Etc. Reduced
Great Pre-Easter Sale of Gloves
Dept, Main Floor Our entire stock of Wo
men's Fabric and Kid Gloves included in this
sale, at prices much under regular. Why not
choose your Easter Gloves now and savet
$1.50 KidGloves at $1.15
Women's 2-clasp "Lelia" Kid Gloves in com
plete line of all sizes and shades. Overseam
sewn, perfect fitting'. Standard (Jl t r
$1.50 Gloves. Friday, the pair P-L JL O
$3.Q0 Long Gloves $2.25
Women's 16-button length White Lambskin
Gloves especially fine quality for dress wear.
Our regular $3.00 jrrade. Priced Off
for the Pre-Easter Sale, the nsir Oil)
m
Easter Ribbons at Special Sale Prices
? l0u'i Th' ?nderfnl variety to select from! Our ribbon counters
-re piled high Tnth the choicest ribbons from both foreign and domestic makers in
vast assortment of the newest effects for Easter. Beautiful Dresdens r.nd Print Warp"
Moires, Novelty Stripes and Checks, Velvets, etc. Ribbons for every requirement
Milmery lancywork, Hair Bows, Sashes, Trimmings, etc. By far the best show
ing ot Kibbons we have ever had. Bows tied free by expert bowmakers. On the Main FL
a - --?J -wrv.j
16.g5 to $20.25
Second Floor Pre-Easter Sale Women's and Misses Coats two
splendid lines are these we offer at above prices. Smart Balmaeaan
models; short styles, with ripple skirts, loose back or belted effects.
All popular materials, including novelty mixtures, French serges,
fancy cords and cordurovs. AU the leadintr colors. OOI Of?
Specially priced for Friday at $1G.J3 and
Smart New Suits $22.50
Second Floor High or medium cutaway coats; also loose straight
back or belted effects. Skirts in tunic, flounce or tier stvles. Materials,
include Poplins, Granite Crepe, Serges, Gabardines, etc." Handsomely
trimmed with silks, laces, fancy buttons, etc.; bright COO CZf
linings. Very newest shades. Priced very special atVf "
Pretty Lingerie Waists at $1.29
Crepe and Marquisette Waists $2.79
Second Floor A dozen or more
attractive styles to select from.
Cotton crepe, marquisette and
lingerie. High or low necks, long
or short sleeves. P7 OQ
All sizes. Special PJL.&ZJ
Second Floor Sheer and snowy
Lingerie Waists, with the latest
sleeve effects and high or low
necks. Trimmed with lace inser
tions, embroideries JJO 7 C
and tucks. Special 4 ZT
Pre-Easter Sale
Hosiery
Department, Main Floor En
tire stock Women's Hosiery in
cluded. Dependable qualities.
$1 Silk Hose 79c
Women's Pure Silk Hose, in
black, tan, white and colors.
Standard make, with lisle sole
and wide garter tops.
Regular $1.00 grade at 27
75cLisleHose39c
Women's high-grade Silk Lisle
and Fine Cotton - Hose, in im
ported full-fashioned style, with
wide garter tops. Broken lines,
but all sizes. Regular OQ
75c Hose. Special, pair-'27C'
$5.00 Umbrellas
At $3.95
Main Floor Women's fine
quality all-silk Umbrellas, in all
colors and black. CQ O C
Reg. $5 Umbrellas 0270
$6.5Q Umbrellas
At $4.95
Women's plain and fancy Silk
Umbrellas, in all colors and
blaek. Plain or carved handles.
Regular $6.50 Urn- JJ5 Q"
brellas. Special at V'I't)
Pre-Baster Sale of Jewelry Novelties
Dm- FloTor TthisTinc!' our entjre tck solid Kold. gold-filled and sterling Jewelry
rh-wf Lt8' LavaUieres, Bar Pins, Kings, Watches, Stickpins, Brooches, Vanities,
Chains and hundreds of other articles appropriate for Easter pifts. Beautiful new designs.
Make your selections now at the special reducjd prices. S. & IL Stamps given with purchases.
Women's
$2 Handbags
At $1
Main Floor Made of real
leather and leather lined. Some
of these are fitted with coin
purse, mirror, etc. Black and
colors. Bags J? f )")
worth up to $2.00 pl..JU
Onr entire stock of Women's
Leather Handbags Rednced.
Prices range 9Qfc to $31.50
Demonstration O.M.O. Dress Shields
By Miss Morrison Factory Expert
Notion Dept., Main Floor Miss Morrison will be with" us for 3
weeks, and she will be pleased to help you select the Shields most
suitable for your new Spring snit or gown and give you the benefit
of her expert knowledge of this famous line of Dress Shields.
Sale OMO Shields
Ivory Pyralin
At V4 Off
Main Floor All Pyralin Ivory
enters the Pre-Easter Sale at a
reduction of 25 per cent. Hun
dreds of articles for Easter gifts,
$5 Long Handle Mirrors $3.75
$5 Concave H. Brashes $3.75
$1 Extra Heavy Combs at 75
50c Hair Receivers only 37
50c Pnff Boxes, special. 37
All other articles at Off
Easter Perfumes at
Sale Prices
Main Floor Our entire line of
high-grade Perfumes priced for
Pre-Easter Sale at reduced price.
Mary Garden Extract, regularly $2
the ounce, special at only S1.25
50c Mary Garden Talcum at 35
Honbigant'a Ideal Extract, regu
larly $1.75 ounce, special, 81.35
$1.75 Houbiganf8 Sachet Sl.OO
Kerkoffs "Djer-Kias" Extract,
regularly $1.25 ounce, now Sl.OO
Kerkoffs 50c Talcum at 20
French Perfumes
Some of the popular French Per
fumes we carry at all times:
Coty's, Kerkoffs, Houbigant's,
Roger & Gallet's, Piver's, Violet,
Rigand's, Pinaud's and Bourgeois'
Extract, Toilet Water, Sachet,
Face Powder, Soap and Talcum
all at reduced prices Main Floor.
20c Omo,
25c Omo,
SOc Omo,
25c Omo,
SOc Omo,
35c Omo,
regular No.
regular No.
regular No.
Detachable,
Detachable,
Detachable,
2, now 15
3, now 17
4, now 20c
No. 2, 18
No. 3. 23
No. 4, '2.1c
Sale Boys' Wash Suits
Dept., Main Floor Made from best materials. Size 2ya to 7 yrs.
Regular $2.00 Suits at SI. 75 II Regular $3.00 Suits at S2.75
Regular $2.50 Suits at $2.23 Regular $5.00 Suits at S4.45
Neckwear
For
Easter
Women
who are
fond of
dainty bits
of Neck
wear ought
p"- not to miss an mspee-
1 ' tion of our attractive
display of very newest effects.
New Plaitings35cYd.
Just received, new Hemstitched
Chiffon Plaitings, in white, lav
ender, maize and Co- O Co
penhagen. Special, yd. OeUC
Tucked Chiffon at 65c
Dainty Tucked French Chiffon,
in full line of the most wanted
shades. On special sale
today at, the yard vJ-JU
Argentine Girdles
$1 and S1.5Q
New shipment popular Argen
tine Girdles just in. Dresdens,
plaids and two-tone effects, in
various colorings. Z? t CT f
Price Sl.OO and J5-I..OLJ
New Suede Girdle Belts at 75
Charming New Trimmed Hats
$12.50 Grades
Second Floor A Pre-Easter Sale
of beautiful new Trimmed Hats at
a price that will crowd this depart
ment today. Distinctive, original
shapes and straws.
$6.95
styles, in all the popular
Trimmed with flowers and ribbons. OrHinarilv
iiais iiKe tnese wouia De priced at $1U.UU to $12.50. j f Q Cz
On special sale today only at this low price, each 50e270
Shop in the Morning and Get First Choice
Women's $5 Shoes at $3.38
Men's $4 and $5 Shoes $3.38
Main Floor Men's tan or black
vici and dull calf Shoes, on
wide, easy lasts. Very smartest
new Spring styles and complete
range of all sizes and widths.
Choice of button or lace styles.
Standard $4.00 to $5.00 Shoes.
On special sale CJ O Q O
today at, the pair VWiOO
I- I
l"
Main Floor Women's Button
or Lace Shoes patents, with
cravenette tops; gunmetals, with
high or receding toes; gun
metals, with low heels and wide,
comfortable toes; tan Russia
calf in several 6tyles. All sizes
and widths. Reg. C? Q O O
$4 and $5 Shoes VOeOO
69c
Easter Sale Men's Dress Shirts
Shirts Worth to $1.50 at
Dept., Main Floor Think of buying
the famous 'E. &" W." and other
well-known shirts less than 'i price 1
We expect a rapid cleanup of this special line, for it
is unquestionably the most drastic reduction ever
quoted on Shirts of standard qualities. Small lines
of various sizes compose the assortment, but there
are all sizes. Long stiff-bosom Dress Shirts short stiff
bosoms and plaited bosoms. Good, fulL generous ?Q
sizes. Regular $1. $1.25 and $1.50 Shirts at only 02C
See the Special Display in the Morrison-Street Window
borbsvery Man!
soars
$i
Box
Any
Quality
Main Floor Guaranteed to give
satisfactory wear for four months.
No mending. Sold here exclusively. l
(ifW
Sale of
Men's Linen 'Kerchiefs
25c Grades 19c 6, $1.1Q
35c Grades 25c 4 for $1
50c Grades 35c 3 for $1
See Morrison-Street Window I Men's fine grade, pure
linen Kerchiefs, in plain or with initials, in different
styles; 8, yit 2 and -inch hems. All men should
Cherry Trees
3 for 25c
Grocery Department, 4th Floor
Today we will sell 500 Lam
bert Cherry Trees at above price.
Oregon stock. No phone orders
taken. No deliveries made.
Glenwood Butter 60c
O.W.K.'Butter 55c Sq
Entire Stock Table Linens Reduced
Exclusive Portland Agents for Richardson's Famous Linens
$1.85 Table Damask', Yard, $1.48 n Sale Richardson's Pattern Cloths
$1.00 Table Damask 83c $2.75 Pattern Cloths, size 8x8, special, S2.05
Heavy grade double satin 72 - inch Table Damask, f .2- atteni Cloths, size 8x10, special, S2.60
Damask in beautiful de- Good heavy grade. Pre- 3-' Pattern Cloths, size 8x12, special, S3.05
sign. Reg. CT Easter sale, the OQ Napkins to match the above cloths, dz., S2.70
$1.S5 grade 0 yard, at onlyOOU $2.25 Mercerized Napkins, special, dz., SI. 75
Embroidered Linen Sheets on Sale at One-half Price $1-75 Hemmed Mercerized Napkins, dz. SI. 48
! Regular $22.50 grades at $11.25; regular $24.00 30x30-in. Natural Color Linen Scarfs for 39
grades at $12.00; regular $25.00 grades, $12.50 36x36-in. Natural Color Linen Scarfs for 44
$10 Scalloped, Hemstitched Napkins, dozen, S7.50 18x30-in. Natural Color Linen Scarfs for 39
$12 Scalloped, Hemstitched Napkins, dozen, $9.00 $6.50 Hemstitched Tea Napkins, doz., J5 00
take advantage of the above low prices and buy now.
All Boys' Hats
Reduced
Main Floor Hat your boy here
today or Saturday for less.
Entire line Boys' and Children's
Felt Hats on sale at low price:
Regular $1.50 Hats now SI. 35
Regular $2.00 Hats now S1.80
Regular $2.60 Hats now $2.25
All Boys Furnishings Reduced
All Boys' Clothing Reduced
Book of
Stamps
Represents
Several
Dollars
Earned
Green wj