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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (May 3, 1921)
TIIE MORNING ORECONIAN. TUESDAY, MAT 3, 1921 13 NT ISM El IN KEELEY'S SUIT Action Is Expected to Reach Jury by Tonight. VINDICATION IS' ASKED Plaintirf Pictures Himself f Cliampion or Working-man. and Charges Persecution. Evidence was concluded and the opening argument to tho jury made yesterday in the $165,000 libel suit of Lee Roy E. Keeley against the Jour nal Publishing company. Bert Haney will begin argument for the defense at 9:30 this morning and George Jo seph will conclude the newspapers case. Keeley will make his closing argument this afternoon and It possible that the decision may be in the hands of the Jury by adjournment tonight. Posing as the champion of the "small fellow" and proclaiming him self the one chosen to protect the un enlightened from the pitfalls which he said were being dug constantly for them by the "big fellows," the "polit ical ring," the "capitalists," Keeley pleaded for three and a half hours for a personal vindication, pausing only when interrupted by the court for bringing matters into his argu ment concerning which there had been no testimony. Indication Winlrd Flnt. Heavy damages were not asked, though ' Keeley's complaint seeks lltfj.000. The speaker adopted de fensive tactics and declared that vin dication of himself would be a tri umph for "principles which mean something to the worklngmen of this state." "It is either a step forward or a step backward." Keeley told the jurors. "If I walk out of this court room with a verdict against me, Lee Roy Keeley. Is through. They have got to get me now and they know it They are leaving no stone unturned to do it. What becomes of me is a small thing in this universe. The principle involved Is important." The story told by Keeley was or.a of constant persecution since the time he first came to Oregon, chiefly by corporation attorneys whom he charged with the desire to "get" him because of his attacks on the work men's compensation Jaw. While he declared himself an avowed advocate of the workmen's compensation law in principle, he said that to be per-J feet It was necessary that J6 amend ments which had been proposed by himself should be made to the law. He argued the effect of those amenu ments, declaring tht in its present form the statute is not a workmen's compensation law but a law designed to relieve employers from real liabil ity for injuries to their employes. . Part In Plot Charged. Editorials in the Journal were said to have been part of a gigantic plot having as Its aim the elimination of Keeley from legal fields of theFtate. He charged they were inspired bj malice. Lillian Rosenau, a pretty girl with whom Keeley has been acquainted since 1917 and who has worked in his office for a period, the length of which she was unable to recall, was chief witness called by Keeley in re buttal. Her Btory concerning events surrounding the employmet of Keeley as atttorney for Mrs. Edna Blanche Dlbbern and the signing of a 40 per. cent contingent fee contract directly contradicted that of Mrs. Dibbern and her father, A. C. Dibbern. in essential rt-spects. Instead of Miss Rosenau bringing Kfeley to Mrs. Dibbern, the witness said that Mrs. Dibbern had telephoned i and asked her to bring Keeley. In stead of acting as a "friend of the family," Keeley had a definite under standing with Mrs. Dibbern that he was to act as her attorney and that he would be "taken care of," testified Miss Rosenau. Persecution la Denied. M. A. Ernst, confectioner, was the last witness to be called in rebuttal. He said he had known Keeley for some time and that his reputation was good. "Isn't it true, Mr. Ernst, that Keeley Is now representing you as attorney in a 6uit against the Standifer Con struction company?" asked Joseph. Ernst admitted that it was. ' Denial that Keeley had been perse cuted by the bar of Oregon and posi tive assertion that the only persecu tion presented in his case has been Keeley's persecution of the widow Dibbern were made by Albert B. Ridgway. secretary of the Oregon Bar association and closing witness for trie defense, in his cross-examination. R.dgway said that the supreme court of Oregon had found that Keeley had been dealt with fairly. Asked if he was prejudiced against Keeley because the latter had criti cized an alleged bacchanalia of the local bar association, Ridgway re plied that he was secretary of the Oregon Bar association, not the Mult nomah County Bar association. the latter done In ebon, are the Tem ple Four, who sing delightfully. Johnny Scott Is the- capital tenor. Bob Woods leads the melodies, Arthur Brooks sings baritone and Harry Maurer is. a very fine basso. They feature one of their number bt the piano, and cluster about while they make sweet harmony. It Is real har mony, too, and makes a big spot on the bill. Another pair of vocalists who pro vide joy with their singing are Leroy and Mabel Hart. They have fine voices, trained and well managed, and they have staged their act hand somely. They call it "Love in the Southland," and feature songs of the south, old and new.- They wear old time costumes and are charming to look at and to hear. The Typewriter Girl" is the title of a remarkably ' clever little sketch full of surprises and comedy. Ralph Cummings is featured and nicely plays the role of a gay lawyer. A very clever girl, Regina Campbell, plays a sophisticated stenographer. and Louise Ripley is the jealous wife. Ernest Hiatt is a monologist with nothing serious" to offer, and as i result makes friends with his fun. Opening the bill are Berg and Eng lish, a clever pair of men acrobats and gymnasts, who stage their keen turn in a motion picture studio. "The Purple Riders" are still purple and still riding in episode No. 4. 1IG RESOURCES n, i ISLANDS WANT CHINESE Japanese Might Tie Up Sugar In dustry, Is Fear Expressed. HONOLULU, T. H., May 2. (Spe cial.) First official steps toward solving the plantation labor prob lems of the Islands were taken when Governor Charles J McCarthy, in a special message to the Hawaiian ter ritorial legislature, asked the adop tion of a concurrent resolution me morializing congress to permit .the important of sufficient. Chinese la borers to carry on the work of the plantations. , The unruly character of Japanese plantation alborers and the possibil- ty of them tieing up the sugar in dustry by refusing to work in the event of war between Japan and the United States are believed'to be the causes behind the wholesale move ment on the part of practically every kind of organization here towards bringing in Chinese laborers. The plan suggested is that a suf ficient number of Chinese laborers be brought for a period of five years "o that their total be not "over 25 per cent of the total population in the islands. The house of the territorial legis lature has approved the resolution and it is now before the senate. TANGLE TOLD TO JUDGE : Motions and Counters in Trust Company Case Argued. The tangled affairs of the defunct Title Guarantee and Trust company were presented at length before Judge Wolverton of federal court yesterday, when the various motions and counter motiona filed by J. Thor burn Ross and R. S. Howard Jr., re ce'ver for the company, were argued by, counsel. Judge Wolverton took the case under advisement. The company was declared bank rupt more than 12 years ago. and I Howard was appointed receiver. Re cently, toss secured an oraer irom the court, compelling Howard to show cause why he should not turn over certain trust funds held by the receiver. Howard made answer to the order, and later filed a motion to vacate the order. It was this motion which was argued yesterday.- Besides the original motion filed by Ross in which he seeks to recover the funds amount'ng to about $42,704, an amended complaint has been filed by him in which he seeks to bring Will iam M. Ladd into the case. WILL BE SURVEYED ; . Field Work to- Start in Sev eral Oregon Districts. . $25,000 JFMD AVAILABLE State Engineers to Investigate. Iron ' and Coal Deposits In Co lumbia County. FIRE CAPTAIN IS RETIRED Charges Against Lester X. Riley, Suspended, Will Be Dropped. Lester N. Riley, captain of fire company No. 5, Front and Gibbs streets, who was suspended by Fire Chief Young and Commissioner Bige- low last week for alleged insubordina tion and charges of failure to com ply with rules of the department, was yesterday retired by the fire pension board: Captain Riley, who has 30 years of continuous service in the Portland fire department to his credit, applied for his retirement prior to the time that charges were preferred against him. Upon motion of Fire Chief Young, who It a member of the pension beard. Captain Riley's application for retirement was acted upon favorably by unanimous vote of the board. The charges against Captain Riley will, of necessity, be dropped. At tie Theaters. Mr. Xeuner Silent.on Federal Job. ROSEBURG. Or.. May 2. (Special.) District Attorney Neuner today de clined to discuss the rumor that he was slated for appointment to the office of United States district attor ney to succeed Lester W. Humphreys, who, it is alleged, will resign the of fice shortly. Mr. Neuner disposed of the matter by stating both of the Ore gon senators are well acquainted with him and if they wish to place his name up and believe him qualified, it will be all right. District Attorney Neuner and United States District At torney Humphreys were both brought up in Douglas county and were boy hood friends. Engineers of the Oregon bureau of mines and geology will undertake field projects this summer in at least six mining districts throughout the state in the mapping and investiga tion of mineral resources that will call for the expenditure of the major por tion of the 25,000 state appropria iion available -during the year, ac cording to announcement of H. M. Parks, director of the bureau, yes terday. The work was authorized by the state commission in charge of the bureau ' in a meeting held here Fri day. Mr. Parks will superintend in per son the further investigation of the Columbia county iron and coal de- posits which are looked upon as some cf the most important mineral bodies in the state. The deposits of both coal and iron will be investigated thoroughly by the state mining engi neers. Geological maps of the forma tions will be prepared. Geological Survey to Help. A second project contemplated is the mapping of the Wallowa and Snake river country in conjunction with the United States geological survey. Mr. Parks has been author ized to complete arrangements with the government to carry out the work. The engineers will enter the lield early this season and will under take the work with the expectation of devoting at least two years to it. The mineral wealth of the section is chiefly copper, gold and silver. The color maps, which the Oregon bureau expects to prepare, will be valuable to miners and prospectors as they will indicate the rock formation of the different parts of the country where minerals are found. Field Parties to Leave Soon. In addition two field parties under mining engineer will leave for mining districts soon. J. V. Richards will head a party to the Ashwood and Ochoco districts near Prinevllle to make a survey of the gold, silver and cinnabar deposits in that region. Thy 111 later move eastward into the mining sections of Grant and Baker county to complete the summers work. The party will be equipped with an up-to-date geological field outfit, consisting of a light truck, a portable crushing and pulverizing j plant and an assay outfit, ine party will be a trie to grind up and assay samples of ore on the grounds and pursue their investigations as far as prospects warrant. . The other party will go into the Quartzville and Santiam mining dis tricts near Albany and work their way as far north as Ogle mountain in the north Santiam country. The gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc de posits in that section will be in vestigated. Lake County to Be Studied. Mr. Parks and I. A. Williams, geologist of the bureau, expect to leave on May 10 for Lake county to investigate a project of a different nature. They will carry out the in vestigation authorized by the legisla ture in regard to possibilities of securing artesian water there. They will go into the Fort Rock country about 23 miles northwest of Silver lake to begin work. They will under take a study of geological conditions to determine tile best location for artesian water arid then will under-' take to drill test wells. Commission to Go on Trip. Some time before the end of the summer the state commission in charge of the bureau will take a trip into some of the mining districts of the state. At least eight trained men will be in the field throughout the entire summer carrying out the various projects outlined. Much of the work undertaken will cover period of at least two years before completion while some of the surveys will be finished this summer. No work will be done on oil investigation this year, but the report of the lnvesttga tions of last summer probably will be published soon. . . The full membership of the state commission present at the meeting last week to decide the policy of th bureau for the year follows: W. B Dennis of Carlton, chairman: W. C. Fellows of Whitney, O. S. Blanchard of Grants Pass, F. A. Olmstead ol Hood River, R. M. Betts of Cornu copia, P. L. Campbell of Eugene and W. J. Kerr of Corvallls. Mr. Dennis was re-eleeted to serve as chairman of the commission. Forest Road to Be Built. WHITE SALMON, Wash., May 2. (Special.) J. M. Mann, forest ranger A Safe and Satisfactory Place to Shop A Store for Everybody! Trading Stamps Given on Charge Accounts if Paid in Full by 10th of Each Month - Royal Hair . Restorer an effective preparation forre storing gray hair to its original color. Beauty Shop, 2d Floor. RELIABLE MERCHANDISE RELIABLE METHDDS r MORRISON. ALDER. WEST PARK. AND TENTH STREETS. Luncheon 1 served in the Tea Room, Fourth Floor, from 11:30 to 2:30 daily. Light luncheon served in the Basement from 11:00 to 2:30. Best of foods, courteous service. The Sale of Women's Suits and Coats Continues Hundreds of High-Class Garments Offered at Great Reductions Second Floor 44 BLOUSE DAY 99 In the Garment Store An occasion of special interest to the woman who is planning her Spring and Summer wardrobe, for it presents for her inspec tion, the largest, most complete showing of Blouses in the city. Crepe Blouses-Values to $6.50 Special $3.98 Second Floor One of the best offerings the Blouse Section has made this season. Of Georgette Crepe and Crepe de Chine, in white, flesh, henna, brown, navy and bisque. Large number of smart styles in this lot. Blouses selling heretofore (PO QQ up to $6.50, specially priced for today's selling; only v0VO Georgette Blouses $5.50 to $20 Dozens of charming new styles. Embroidered, beaded and braided. Full assortment of all the new colors. Novelty and tailored effects, some with sashes. $5.50 up to $20.00 New Hand-made Blouses In Great Variety There's a note of distinction about a hand-made Blouse that appeals to every woman. Here are .the season's newest cre ations, developed in Batiste and Voile, trimmed with hemstitch ing, embroidery, filet laces, etc. Priced ijfo.UU up to .ib.iK Garment Salons, 2d Floor New Crepe de Chine Blouses Dainty ruffled and lace trimmed effects, also beauti ful models trimmed with beads, braids, etc. ' White, flesh and leading colors. Prices range from $5.75 up to $18.50 13-Piece Lunch Sets $1.50 Center Circle, 1st Floor Lunch Cloth and one dozen Doilies. Of good heavy quality art cloth, stamped in attractive design. A very special offer- (PI FA ing for Tuesday, set D.tlU Stamped Lunch Cloths . $1.29 Center Circle, 1st Floor A sharp reduction from regular price. Good size Lunch Cloths stamped with easy-to-work de signs. Of heavy white art ma terial. Cloth and OQ four Napkins, special OAeiI Exclusive Portland Agency for the Celebrated Th 'eyLacQ In Front If you have never worn a Gossard Corset yot will marvel at the artistry that has anticipated your, needs with models that seem to have been created for you alone. The Grace and Charm of a Gossard Corset remain unchanged to the last day you put it on. In the ecoiv omy of service alone these Corsets are worth their cost. Permit our experienced and capable corsetieres to solve your corset problem. However unusual your figure may be, however difficult to fit, there is a Gossard model that will give complete satisfaction $,'J.25 to $25 The Drapery Section Is An Interesting Place There is nothing that adds to the cheerfulness of a home as do beautiful Draperies. Now that housecleaning days are at hand, the buying of fresh new Curtains and Drapes is an important duty. The windows are the "eyes of the home" new Curtains will add to their attractiveness. Voile Curtains Third Floor Beautiful new pat terns just received. Dainty, ar tistic hangings for any room in the house. $5.65, $G, $0.75 Pr. New Duchess Lace Curtains Swiss Duchess Lace Curtains in a large assortment of new and i pretty patterns. $10 to $15 Pr. Marquisette Curtains with lace edges and insertions. Priced $2.25 to $4.50 the pair. New Cretonnes, Madras, Nets, Scrims and other fabrics. Groceries Fourth Floor Experienced telephone clerks at your service, 8 A. M. to 5:45. OWK Flour $2,10 OWK Excellence Flour is made from a blend of finest blue-stem and hard wheats. Un bleached. Every sack - A guaranteed. 49 lbs 5iAU Other Grocery Specials Libby's Corned Beef, AXn special, 2 cans for only "JU Fruited Wheat the breakfast treat Package Royal White Laun- J- A A dry Soap; 22 cakes 31lU Lenox Laundry Soap P priced special, the cake MORSE'S SEEDS 20c Pantagcs. A GROUP of ' .leaping greyhounds XJL claim close attention on the new bill at Pantages. The long:, lean graceful dogs belong to a smiling chao named Shaw. He has a saga clous little fox terrier which performs a aeries of clever tricks, and two or three smart little ponies, wh.rti contribute further to the comedy One of the ponies Is a bucking type, and a daring and Intrepid monkey sits close on the horse's back the while It bucks and leaps: The prey- hounds are beautiful animals and their long and high leaps are sensa tlcnal. Thre Jnrk. end the are of srans. GIRLS! UNIONS BLEACH SKIN WHITE Squeeze the Jules of two lemons Into a bottle containing three ounces of Orchard White, which any drug 'store will supply for a few cents, shake well, and you have a quarter nljit of harmless and dalightfui lemon blaaeh, Massage this sweetly fragrant lotion Into the face, neck, arms and hands each day, then shortly note the beauty and whiteness of your skin. Famous stage beauties use this lemon lotion to bleach and bring that soft, clear, rosy-white complexion, also as a freckle, sunburn and tan bleac'a beau Si dosa't irritate. Adv. ! Its the BOMKiittke soap that does the wo. ' They arc tic in charge of the Guler setation of the Columbia forest reserve, said that May 10 work would begin on the Mount Adams road. This road will be nine miles long and extend to Morrison creek at the enow line. The road will be completed this year. ROSS FAMILY VANISHES llomer and Lucille Believed to HaTe Gone to California. Homer L. and Lucile Ross, 16-year-old husband and wife, whose matri monial tangle figured in the circuit court proceedings last week, may be on their way to California, accord ing to reports current about the courthouse yesterday. They could not bi? located in Portland yesterday, and Tom Garland, attorney for Homer Ross, said he had not heard from j the boy since Saturday. A position in California had been ofered Homer by his sister, Mrs. Marjorie Heasler, and the theory is that he has taken his girl-wife to California. Lucile was to have ap peared today before Presiding Circuit Judge Kavanaugh to ask formally for dismissal of her suit for divorce against' her husband. A charge of delinquency is still pending against Homer. Judge Kanz ler of, the court of domestic rela tions said that although he would not dismiss the case he would let it rest and not call for the bay unless he should get into further trouble here before he is 18. national banks at the close of busi ness Thursday, April 28. Douglas Gives to Salvation Army. ROSEBURG. Or., May 2. (Special.) The Salvation Army drive started here this morning under favorable auspices, all teams being In the field promptly. They are said to have re ceived satisfactory returns for the first day's work. Excellent reports were received tonight from all parts of, the county and everybody Is said to appear willing to help the army. The English police force is prac. tically the only one in tho world that Is no armed. National Bank Call Issued. WASHINGTON, D. C, May 2. The controller of the currency today is sued a call for the condition of all No red hands No broken buttons No damaged fasteners "If it has a wringer it isn 't a Lauu-Dry Ettt" ' HE Laun-Dry-Ette washes the clothes quickly and thoroughly -but it does far more than this. It whirls the clothes dry for the line in one minuu. The Laun-Dry-Ette has no wringer to crush the buttons or injure the fasten ers. By whirBnz the clothes dry it makes it possible to do an entire washing with out putting the hands into the water. Let us demonstrate. Electric Maid Shop 1.13 Tenth St. Broadway 4024. u''i.iyi.-v.y.i!i.i!i.i:ii'.lJ..;uiu'V.,i:i.,HM MMI and it spreads like butter Green Chile Cheese TllllMIDIIITimillHI.IIIMI i!iiiniiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiii!i:iiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiii!il j -NLdoors or out OLYMPIC I A -CsJ i Pancake Flour adds to the 9 fM x&Kj&T?J fl flavor and lessens the labor. , m f j) r Simply add water or j jf 1 flviiff tys? : ' roilk, mix and cook. II ImKJjA W The Olympic Line includes vour favorite i-rr-mwT? iff llrAY jX-&U JJ cereal sanitarily milled, packed, wrapped pdpm ' ' - N. and sealed. , ms y v it most grocers, along h , with Olympic Flour, j Wmlihr f J'-- 1