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is THE MORNIXG OREGONIAN, TUESDAT, NOVEMBER 2. 1915. STATE RESTS CASE IN TRIM FOR AM Conversation Between Mordie, Keeney and Woolettes Re . peated by W. A. Groce. "STAND PAT" PLEDGE MADE Captain or Fire Kepartment De clares He Heard Suspect Tell of Difficulty in Kscaping From Lombard -Street Fire. Conversations overheard by W. A. Groce, a captain of the Are department, between Mortfie Keeney, Mrs. Keeney, George Woolette and Mrs. "Woolette on the night of September 12, were repeated today in Judge Gantenbein's court in the trial of Keeney. who is charged with arson. Mr. . and Mrs. Woolette have testified for thV state. Groce declared he first heard them grree to "stand pat." Later Keeney Baid that he was afraid they had moved too much furniture out of the house, nd also that he was afraid that Grant Hawley, who testified to helping Mont Akeyson and Woolette mix linseed oil and turpentine, might talk. Keeney had declared that if they got him In jail ho would stand pat, and later, in a, reminiscent mood, had said that they had had a mighty hard time getting away from the Lombard-street house after it was fired because of a street light close to the building. . Other "John" Mentioned. jroce testified that he overheard reierences to the "Kennedy job," the "Mount Scott job" and the "Lombard job, Keeney saying, among other things in connection with the "Mount eieott 30b, that he knew the insurance had been paid as he had received li share of the money. Monty Akeyson also was a witness for the state. He admitted touching me match which fired the Lombard street house, Kearney standing on Kiiard meantime. He insisted that he had no intention of participating in the actual burning of the house, but finally consenieu to no so because or bis sister, Mrs. George Woolette. On croES-examination he was asked by Attorney Robert L. Maguire, repre senting Keeney, as to whether he had not declared in an interview at the Carlton Hotel and in another lawyer's ott ice tnat Keeney was innocent. Akey .u uommea snieiaing Keeney, ex plaining that at that time he believed ootn ne and Keeney could "bluff out." Later he had decided to tell the truth, after being apprised of the ex tent to which the District Attorney's omce naa him involved. Kfeney on Stand. At the conclusion of the state's case Jeeney took the stand and was still on uirect examination when court ad journed. So far he had given no af- lu mauve testimony, but denied cate gorically practically all the testimony Involving him given by Mr. and Mrs.' Woolette. Mrs. Sanford Currier, Grant Hawley and Akeyson. Oglesby Toung. attorney, also was a -witness for the defense, being called to prove that he had been paid J65 by Keeney to foreclose a ' mortgage as signed to Keeney by. the Woolettes. The state alleges that checks totaling 95.- given by Mrs. Woolette to Keeney, were in payment for his destruction of the Lombard-street house. The defense contends that they were given In the mortgage transaction. Keeney admitted being at the Lombard-street house the afternoon that Woolette and Akeyson were putting pa per on the walls subsequent to . the plaster being removed. He said, though, that he had heard Woolette talk of re pairing the house and thought that was what they were doing. He also ad mitted being the agent who purchased the property for the Woolettes. SOTHERN MASTERPIECE ON "The Final Judgment" With Ethel Barrymore Next National Film. "In the Palace of the King." a fea ture play of unusual merit, is the of fering at the National Theater, ending tonight. Closely following the famous novel by Marion Crawford and the play which brought note to the late E. H. Sothern. "In the Palace of the King" has called for and received all the in genuity and resourcefulness ' of the maker of silent drama. The cast includes ten famous ' film stars, headed by E. J. Radcliff. Five thousand persons took part, the length 01 me pmy oemg in six acts, involv ing 6000 feet of film. The jealousies between King Philip II of Spain and his conquering brother, Don John, with plot and counter-plot, is the theme so well known. Exact reproductions of the court scenes have been made, with the costuming of consistent nature. Besides the feature and clever com edy. Joe Roberts, the banjoiat. is an added attraction. Beginning- tomor row Miss Ethel Barrymore will appear In the six-act drama. "The Final Judg ment." This is from the pen of George Scarborough, the author of "The Lure" and other successes. It Is an Intensely dramatic story, involving more than the ordinary excitement and intenseness of situation. berry juice submitted by students o the public and private schools and uni versities of Oregon, ended Sunday. skmgs arriving by mail yesterday will be accepted, however, as the committee will take into consideration that on Sunday no mail was handled from many postofnees. George E. Waggoner is chairman of the Ad Club song .committee. He and his fellow-commltteemen have been fairly swamped by the avalanche of lyric praise of the loganberry and its juice. The object of the contest, which was to awaken interest in the loganberry industry through the state as a preliminary to a Nation-wide ad vertising campaign, has already been achieved. First prize in the contest is $125, and second and third prizes are $75 and $50 respectively. The Ad Club Quartet and other sing ers will try out .some of the songs at the Manufacturers' and Land Products Show the night of November 5, next r riday. LADY GREGORY COMING LBt'TlRBS ON IIIKLAM) TO. BE UIVKX OVKMBlill IS AND liO. 'Laafsliter In Ireland' and "The Irish Theater" to Be Topic of the Noted Irish Anthor. Interpretations of Irish literature from the standpoint of the people of that race will be presented in Portland by Lady -Augusta Gregory, one of the foremost founders of the Irish Na tional Theater movement, who will give two lectures in the new Couch School auditorium on the evenings of November 18 and 20. The subject of the first lecture will be "Laughter In y.. ........ 5 i i I i t 1 Zj' f t f ' " I fc. I ! 3T Lady Augusta Gregory, Irish Writer, Who Will Lecture In Portland November IS and -O. Ireland" and of the second. "The Irish Theater." The second lecture prom ises to be of particular interest be cause of the fact that Lady Gregory will discuss the movement of which she is one of 'the leaders. Lady Gregory will speak here under the auspices of the Portland Educa tion Association. She is making a tour of this country and is lecturing in the leading cities. This will be the first time she has ever lectured west of Chicago. Lady Gregory will arrive in Portland November 17. She will be given a, re ception by the Portland Education As sociation on the evening of November 19. At that time Portland people who are interested in literature and the drama and particularly educators will be given an opportunity to meet her. Lady Gregory has been styled the greatest interpreter of Irish supersti tions and beliefs and she has a wide renown as a playwright and authoress. She began writing about 15 years ago, feeling that the Jrishman was never presented properly on the stage and in literature. Bernard Shaw calls her the greatest living Irishwoman. mysticaweFStages ESCAPES FROM STRA1TJACKET AND CAN ARE THRILLING. MARSHFIELD IS GUESSING Mayoralty Aspirants Under Cover and Primary Occurs Monday. MARSHFIKLD. Or.. Nov. l.(Spe cial.) Uncertainty prevails In this city ns to who will be the candidate for Mayor. To date there is not one an nounced candidate, and the primary occurs next Monday. A number of men are mentioned as probable candi dates, but it seems to be a waiting g:me. The people who were opposed to prohibition assert they . are the pro gressives, and those who were for tem perance mae the same assertion. For the first named these candidates are taiKea or: Dr. K. E. straw, who served eight years: Carl W. Evertson. nn Alderman; Harry J. Kimball, an Alder man. On the other side W. A. Keirt real estate man. and It. A. Copple, are mentioned. The ballots will be blank and each elector must write the names of his choice. SONG WRITERS END TASK Ad Club Contest to Advertise Logan berry Brings Many Lyrics. The Portland Ad Club's j;r.O prize contest for the . best songs on logan- Ha-nralian Musical Act In DaMblns Num ber on Programme Clever Col ored Folk Are Pleasing. How does he do it?" gasps the Pantages audience as the mysterious Hardeen jams himself into a can filled with water and lets it be locked in six places. The can is air-tight and water tight and an assistant stands near to break it with an ax if after a certain length of time Hardeen does not get out. Another amazing feat by the puz zling mystic is his victory over the traitjacket. A number of men from me aauience witn handcuffs are called for. and one officer hHn ... jacket. He tears and wrestles and lumuies on tne stage until finally he has gradually worked his way out of it. Three pairs of handcuffs are locked about his wrists and he gets them off. nanas are locked behind him and he easily releases them. A dashing number on the Pantages bill is the Hawaiian act by Trine West and her splendid company. Sweet ballads of the Southern isles, melodies wistful and fascinating, are the gifts of these two girls and four men, who in regular Hawaiian costume play, sing and dance. Two clever colored folk and a good looking, man with a great big voice are Howard and Fields, who" have f. funny and melodious number with a dining-car setting. The minstrel lads are makers of song and dispensers of mil in. Mabel Johnson is perfectly uncanny with her queer little dummy. Her ability as a ventroloquist is so keen that she fairly makes her "partner" live. Her sketch is breezy and happy. Alexander . Patty. "the upside-down genius." Is as skillful and clever with his balancing stunts as can be.- "A bit of melody and a bit of mirth," by the Longworths, is a number of well-sung and played attractive num bers and a whole mass of- tingling comedy by two attractive people. CHANGE OF COURT DENIED Ureshum Bank Officials Charge Judge Met; inn With Prejudice. Refusing to admit bim.elf prejudiced. Circuit Judge McGinn yesterday morn ing overruled defendant's motion de manding the reassignment of the four remaining Bank of Greshant cases to other departments. The det't-ndants who. in addition to the bank, are John G. Sleret, O. A. East man and Dr. J. M. Short, officials of that institution, charged in their affi davits that "the judge before whom said cases are pending is so - prejudiced against the defendants and each of them, and against the defense 'of each of them, that utither can expect an impartial trial." Our nintfi-floor tearoom Fresh, piping hot from offers you , daintily served . our own ovens- eat deli appetizing viands at. mod- cious cakes and pastries at . . est prices. the dairy lunch. oes Inauguration Month'' Mean? ' j' Out-of-town MAIL OR DERS filled from this and all our ads if received with in three days. The Dutch Room for men to eat, meet and con versea congenial atmos phere. Smoke if you like. WhatD Wednesday Comes the Great Semi-Annual Sale of Beds and Bedding ! grassand JVJetal geds 20U2 50i Qstermoor and Qther Qood Vattresses 9Q to ggV3 pIankets and household jinens Qreatly Reduced Portland has learned to know the tremen dous importance of this event! We plan it months ahead Manufacturers know we expect them to assist us in giving immense values. .. See the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning papers for full details. It means the inaugurating of merchandising service on a new high plane, made possible by this vast new store now completed! The old expression that we learned at school, "In unity there is strength," is the keynote of our ability to sell highest quality merchandise at lowest prices. - And not only that, but to provide, conveniences that make shopping comfortable and pleasant. The union of 75 . inner stores under one great roof brings selling costs to a new low level. And the proof of merchandis ing efficiency in this store.is repeated a thousand times as you price the new goods. "Inauguration month" IS an event that means much to YOU. i - . - Here's NEWS to Interest Every Man Ms&'$1.50-$2' Sfe2 $1 100 dozen soft-cuff shirts. Every one NEW, fresh and perfect every one in a DESIRABLE pattern, the sort wanted now -every one shows BEST workmanship and finish. On sale today Main Floor. Madras and fine mercerized fabrics a wonder ful selection of neat plain and beautiful fancy , stripes in every color you could -wish for. AU sizes, 14 to 174, in this great special purchase. Made to Sell From Q - $1.50 to $2- Today p J 50 Dozen Men's Bathroom Slippers. All .oiors. - worm auc fair, fcxtra Special 29c. Main Aisle Now for the gig thanksgiving Ljnen Sale! erJnctfoUJ Sthef rou.nd the festive board Thanksgiving let some of this beautiful napery cover your table. Big reductions on fine table linens throughout the department. Here are a few of the big savines: $325 Tablecloths, $2.50 Pure linen in a heavy fine weave. New circular patterns in floral and scroll designs. $3.75 Cloths ..$3.00 $3.75 Napkins to match, fo loins $3.oO size 22x22, dozen. $3.00 $10.00 Colored Sets, $5.00 , Pure linen table sets. Of heavy colored linen, with scalloped edges. Set of round cloth and dozen nap kins. Blue or gold. $11.00 Sets .$5.50 $12.00 Sets ..... .$6.00 $1.00 Lunch Cloths, 75c Hemstitched linen lunch cloths a yard square. Pretty floral patterns. . yacuum ashers gg , $7.50 Ta ble Cloths, $5.00 Pure Irish linen table cloths. Large size, 90x108 inches, designs. Beautiful Just Received Just a line about ike absolutely new things as they are unbacked in the Receiving Room oejore they are adver tised. From Germany Unique lit tle flowered china Potpourris, delightfully fragrant 50r. Turquoise, apple, yellow, lav ender and rose du Barry Lily Bowls of English porcelain in five delicate shades to har monize with . various color schemes 3 sizes. Basrmrnt For men who travel collaps ible coat and trouser hangers that fold into a pocket-size leather case 50p. For babies The Yarn Twins- cunning little babies made of white with pink or blue yarn For children cunning little pencil sharpeners with appro priate verse 50. Artistic little match scratch es, black with flowers, or sail boats-25?. Second Floor. Maline laces white, ecru and two-toned 18 to 45 inches, St. Gall embroidered in Lierre and applique designs $1.50 to $4 yard. Main Floor, Fifth. Street Hand washers that make washing easy and safe. Con structed so that they will not injure the finest fabrics and will wash heavy goods equally well. - A perforated soap pocket distributes the soap and does away with its han dling. . The illustra tion shows the meth od. Special for Tues day at 59c. . Basement A full and complete line of carpen ters' and builders' tools. Visit our big Basement Hardware Store. levv Wirthmor Rlouses for Tuesday at fT AH Exceptionally pretty models this time. They incorporate the same high quality of material and style found in higher priced waists. Voiles, Fiber Silks and fine Shirtings make these Blouses practical for many kinds of wear. Some are semi-tailored, others quite severe, while many are sheer and dressy. Four new models today at SI. 00. fA.w Fourth Floor, Central. Cluny Lace Scarfs and Centers Hand-made Cluny pieces at about 1-3 less than reguJar prices! 24-inch Centers ..$2.98 18x36-inch Scarfs $3.98 45-inch Centers. . .$6.98 18x52-inch Scarfs $4.98 $1.25 Table Damask, $1.00 Our special damask, that could not be bought wholesale today at this price. Full 70 inches wide. Buy it now at $1.00 a yard. Second Floor, Fifth Street.' Those TVfgw plush oats are vastly becoming in " fact, they're so pretty and becoming that they sell just as fast as we can bring them out from New . York. Smart little fur trimmed and belted models are chic. Not only pretty, but practical, for they are warm and wear excep tionally well. Besides the plushes, new velour coats are being re ceived daily. Priced from $19.50 to $85. Fonrth Floor, Fifth Street. T t We Are Exclusive Agents for the pamous gouth gend MaMeable Ranges Used in over a thousand Portland homes daily gaining in popularity. For construction, durability : and convenience, the "South Bend" is unsurpassed. Burns wood and coal and has, as combination, alumi num fused metal lining nonrustable noncorrosive . The polished steel finish does away with 'all necessity for "polishing." Come in and see these splendid "lifetime stoves" before you are ready to buy your range. Eighth Floor, Sixth Street. Needlework "Invincible" S" $16 50 Dresser Scarfs $1.75 Pure linen scarfs, lace edged, to be embroidered in white or colors. New designs. Finished Sets $125 - Dresser . scarf and pin cushion of ; fine white lawn, scalloped in dainty blue borders. Stamped Gowns -$1.25 Ready made, stamped in pretty new designs, to. be - embroidered. Guest Towels 35c Some hemstitched "with colored dots in hems, others to be scalloped. In dainty cross-stitch, and .lazy-dazy de signs. Second Floor, Sixth Street. Skirts Cut to Measure Free A new service in our Woolen Dress Goods Department. If materials are purchased here your skirt cut to measure without charge by a man tauor. Second Floor, Fifth Street. The- Q.uAi.m' Stor,e of- Portland . riON.SbcU,T1orrlwrvAMerSts- The BEST Suit at $16.50 Ever Sold by This or Any Other Store ' A suit that any man might U'Pflr nnrl -fppl nf pqco in nrr rnm ' W W AAA Will L 'I jl namr " ' l.lA'Jii - ''. ' ; . a- . . . ('. (A o fiKViutij x es : But not thai merely style, individuality, fine tai- ' yj lorinc: worlcma-nsViin nnrl -finicVi olvnn. !,fU U 7 - - - J' V -A.iXAWHA UUV fit , par. - fi5f T. ; - ... Tl IrTlifTi,,! iccue, cassuneres, nomespuns, silk- !l n i.'iij'' V9 ...j.u Yvyji .-.LCU3, JlldUl gl ilj, UTUVV Il, piaiOS, ; checks and stripes. Newest Fall and Winter styles and pat--terns. Guaranteed ALL WOOL materials hand tailored throughout. English, n regular and box-back models. Some with fashionable soft roll lapel and , patch pockets. Bartlctt patent non sag pocket is an "Invincible" fea ture. Suppose you see these fine "In vincibles" before buying a new $20 or $25 suit elsewhere. We think you will decide that an "Invincible" at $16.50 is the better investment. See them today ! Third Floor. Fifth Street. Pi- B SI 1, ""li 1502 C0WSTUBERCULAR Pierce County Foand to Be Worst Section in Washington. OL.YMPIA. Wash.. Nov. 1. (Special.) During the last 16 months the tuber culin test has been applied to IS, 595 animals, more than one-tenth of the 17S.000 dairy cons in Washington, and 1502 tubercular cows have been discov ered, according to statistics compiled by the state department of agriculture. Pierce County was found to be the worst, section for . bovine tuberoulosis, 17 per cent of the. cows tested proving reactors. Outside of Pierce County only about 5 per cent of the cows tested were reactors. Under the new compensation law. which became effective June 10, 6555 tests have been made. 294 reactors be ins discovered. As an examp e of how this law Is working out. Agricultural Commissioner H. T. Graves has tab ulated the cases of 209 cows slaugh tered, for which final settlement has been made. - Nt(r'I Indian Aoinan Off to See T'alr - K1aA.MA.TH FALLS. Or., Isov. 1. (Special.) W'lnema, the most pictur esque of the Klamath Indian women, left Klamath Fa.lls Friday to- be In at tendance at the fair at San Francisco on Oregon day. She had intended to leave In time to be there for Klamath day, but, as she lives at Yainas sub agency, on the reservation, -50 miles from the railway, she missed the train on the day she Intended' to leave. It was Winema who acted as interpreter for the peace commission at the time of their massacre in the lava beds during the Modoc War. She is an in telligent woman and the mother of Jeff Kiddle, . tho . Indian .author. Although 75. years of age, her mind is perfect!' clear as to the events of her life. October Rainfall In Astoria Heavy. ASTORIA. Or., Nov. 1. (Special.) October was an . exceptionally wet month in Astoria. According to the records, in Weather Observer Gilmore's office, the total rainfall for the month was 7.20 Inches, or 1.3 inches In excess of the average for the corresponding month of previous years. Rain fell on IS days, and the greatest amount of precipitation during any 24 hours was 1.06 inches, November 24... The highest temperature was 72 and the lowest was 42 degrees above zero. ' Mill Kniployc Is l ound Dead. CATHLAMBT, Wash.. Nov. 1. (Spe cial. )rAlbert Raymond, an employe of the Cathlaniet Timber Company, was found dead late yesterday on the roll way of the company. The cause of death was unknown. The body was taken to Portland. He was 21 years old and leaves a mother at Yacolt, WoFh. He was a member of the Moo.se Lodge of Astoria, Or. Torontu last year sold 15.000,000 wortb of .municipal utbcnturoi. - - .