THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PCHTLAXD, JUNE 8. 1919. " STORRS OFFERS TO WED RUTH GADRISON Ye Oregon 1 1 Broadway Vjllll at Stark nHfKrmf.fnHsiigmHHfiii.ff.gigfiiniHiiiifiif?ngnHnfiigiiHiififinfii.S3 Festival Time Is Clothing- Time m3 j Attempt to 'Escape Prosecu tion Blocked by Judge. 12SSSEIHUZZZ:S:iSSUZltSZlIlXISlXIHllIIXIUliIII2!ltlSlIIIIUII u GIRL HELD IRRESPONSIBLE id .. VM W, INUW for .Letter in Which Slayer Called Me chanic "Most Wonderful Man in AVorld" Read to Jury. OKANOGAN, Wash.. June 7. (Spe cial.) The attempt of Douglas JL Storrs to escape prosection when he offered in court to Marry Ruth Garri son, the murderer of his wife, was blocked by the Judge. John S. Jurey. Judge Jurey ruled, that he lelt he had no jurisdiction, to permit the acceptance of the offer and that, under the cir cumstances of the case, eve though he had Jurisdiction, ho would deny the motion- for a suspension of the case pending the ability of the parties to carry out the offer. The argument of counsel was in the presence of the jury and Miss Garrison sat upon the witness stand during all the remarks. The offer was made after Storrs at torney had called attention of the court to the fact that proceedings against a person who is charged with seduction the charge against Storrs could be de fended by the marriage of the parties involved. He asked for a continuance of the case until the offer could Toe carried out. Mental Responsibility Required An hour and a half was spent in ar gument. Attorney Hilen asked to in troduce in evidence documents showing the history of the Seattle case and tn verdict of the jury finding Miss Gar rison mentally irresonpsivle and the commitment to the insane ward at the state penitentiary. Mr. Hilen argued that, under the statutes, no offer or marriage could be made in good faith until Miss Garrison had been deter mined by a competent body to be men tally responsible. Attorney Smith called the attention of the court to the original plea in the Garrison trial which stated that - the girl had regained her mental ref pon sibility. This plea was not urged, how ever, at the trial, but her attorney asked the jury to find that she war. mentally responsible. Marriage Offer Blocked. Attorney Hilen, who is appearing for Miss Garrison and also as special pros ecuting attorney, said: "It is for the good of Ruth Garrison and for the good of her family that the state objects to any ceremony now or at any time in the future between Ruth Garrison and Dudley M. Storrs. , "We object on fche legal ground that she is not mentally competent. As proof I call the court's attention to the verdict in the murder trial at Seattle, on May 9 when this girl was adjudged mentally irresponsible and ordered taken to the state ward for criminals at the Walla Walla peniten tiary." , The father of the murdered Mrs. Storrs. K. B. Glatz, identified letters written by Storrs to his wife and let ters from the wife to Storrs. Prose cuting Attorney Gresham. in introduc ing the letters, said: "While Storrs was living here in Okanogan with Ruth Garrison in violation of the law of God and man he was writing lying letters to the trustful wife at home in Seattle. While he was here living with Ruth Garrison he wrote to his wife telling her that he was counting for her pres ence and all the time he was basking In the smiles of his wife's murderess." ettcrs Read to Jury, Gresham read to the jury two let ters from Ruth to Storrs, to Ruth and her reply. In one love letter Storrs referred to himself as a "ruffneck me chanic." Ruth's letter in reply called him. "the most wonderful man in the world." 1 Charles H. Kilden, proprietor of the Hotel Bureau, told how Storrs and Kuth Garrison posed as man and wife during their stay in his hotel, and iden tified the register on which Storrs reg istered Ruth as his wife on February 7 last. II. N. Wallace, Great Northern agent here, identified several telegrams that l"ssed between Storrs and the girl. They were intended to prove the girl's eagerness to be with him in Okanogan. IRRIGATION PLANS PUSHED Five-Mile Rapids Project In Wash ington Fayorably Reported. PASCO, Wash., June 7. (Special.) At the luncheon of the chamber of com merce Thursday the committee which attended the recent conference at Walla Walla, regarding the Five-Mile Rapids irrigation project, reported that government engineers and other ex perts reported favorably on the project and expressed intention to recommend passage of the bill now before congress providing for an appropriation of $15,000 for the preliminary survey. I, a. rossiand or Pullman, who was present, presented the plans of the Liberty Bell Co-operative association, organized to stimulate the bee Industry and interest in the enterprise. A com mittee was appointed to go Into the details of the plan and the chamber probably will take some action looking to the support of the proposition. IT'S cool these rare June days in this beautiful, clean-tiled grill. There's ample space, too ; you can dine with the throng, or in semi-privacy, as you may prefer. If s a delightful place to dine with family or friends. The food is delicious the" service faultless. Sunday and Daily Table d'Hote Dinner 5:30 to 9, $125 Weekday Noon Lunch 11 to 2, 50c A la Carte Service 11 A.M. to 1 A. M. Concert Sunday Evenings Dancing Weekday Evenings meet in the final contest Monday after noon. The victorious Beta Theta Pi team was composed of Forest Watson and Richard Martin, both of Portland. and Hendricks Hall was represented by Alys Sutton of Portland, and Ethel Wakefield of Long Beach. Cal. The question was "Resolved, That Italy's Claims to Flume Should Be Denied by the Peace Conference." The unanimous decision of the judges, who were members of - the faculty, gives the Beta team a 4-to-0 lead over their women rivals. It will take a unanimous decision for Hen dricks in the debate next Monday to prevent the men from walking off wii the season's trophy, the cup offered by Tau Kappa Alpha, debating fraternity, to the intramural champions each year. The Hendricks Hall affirmative team is made up of Elaine Cooper and Wanda Daggett, both of Portland, and the Betas' negative speakers are Cur tiss Peterson of Eugene, and Eugene Kelty of Portland. lone to Get Sew School Head. While a visitor in Portland yesterday. County Superintendent E. R. Curfman of Sherman, county announced that he will resign his position to become head of the schools of lone, in Morrow coun ty. Mr. Curfman is visiting Portland and towns of the Willamette valley in search of competent teachers. The demand for experienced teachers is much greater than the supply in Sher man and Morrow counties, he said, though high wages are now being of fered. He believes the salaries have been lifted higher than elsewhere in the state and declared that "if other schools are going to hold their teach ers they will have to pay the price." Adna Bridge Approved. CENTRALIA. Wash., June 7. (Spe cial.) The government has approved the plans for the construction of a new bridge on the Ocean Beach highway over the Cowlitz river at Adna, according- to State Highway Commissioner Allen, who passed through Lewis county Thursday with Governor Hart, Auditor Clausen and other state offi cials on a trip of inspection over the highway to Pacific and Wahkiakum counties. The government will pay half the cost of the bridge, effecting a sav ing of about $17,000 to the taxpayers of the county. Oil Tools Reach Aberdeen. ABERDEEN. Wash.. June. 7. (Spe cial.) A flatcar loaded with oil drill ing equipment has arrived at Moclips for the Standard Oil company. The arrival of this machinery for the oil derrick makes possible an early start of drilling operations by the Standard company. The machinery now here consists of drums, bits, cable, bailers and other tools. Albany Boy Crosses Ocean 22 Times. ALBANY, Or.. June 7. (Special.) Frank T. Wrightman Jr.. son of F. J. Wrightman, who resides five miles north of Albany, crossed the Atlantic ocean. 23- times while he was in the naval service, from which he returned yesterday. He w,as in the navy 19 months and served on four different vessels, the Siboney, President Grant, Freida and H. L. Pratt. WOMEN DEBATERS BEATEN Contest for Championship at 'Uni versity Is Tomorrow. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene, June 7. (Special.) The affirmative debating team of Beta Theta Pi fra ternity yesterday afternoon defeated the negative team of Hendricks Hall in the first half of a dual contest for the doughnut league championship of the university. The Betas' negative and the Hendricks affirmative team will Modoc War Veteran Pensioned. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington. June 7. George W. S. ( Miller of Fields. Or, a veteran of the Modoc war, has been granted a pension of 1 20 a month. A civil service exami nation is soon to be ordered to select a postmaster at Ajax, Gilliam county, Oregon. Dr. McCown Back From the War. COVE, Or., June 7. (Special.) Cap tain A. C. McGown, Cove's popular physician, who was in the hospital unit in the old Third Oregon, returned to Cove this week with his wife and baby girl, Betty Jean. Dr. and Mrs. McCown are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McCalL. S. & It green scamps tor cash. Holman Fuel Co., Main 333, A 3353. Blockwood. short slabwood. Rock Springs and Utah coal: sawdust. Adv Everyone Will Want One of the New Rose Festival Victory Overseas Caps DESIGNED AS THE OFFICIAL FESTIVAL CAP FOR MEN, WO.MEN AND CHILDREN The Rose Festival Association requests that every man, woman and child wear the official Rose Festival Victory Overseas Cap during Festival Week. The cap is now on sale at Individual caps are priced 25c each. Special rates to asso ciations, clubs and organizations making quantity purchases. 1 I MS: W " 1m fa n H ij M CI H - U M a H UXJLV JL-J. U Will. ana it s a oig invent for you if you're dolled up" in one of our nifty Spring Suits Conservation was wartime economy why not make clothing conserva tion peacetime ' economy? You've heard about our big upstairs clothing stores in Portland and Seattle and how we can save you $10 or more on a Suit or Overcoat, but if you haven't we'll save you $10 or more anyway so you'll have just that much more to spend at the "Jazziest" Rose Fes tival that has ever been "pulled off.'! Take the Elevator and Save $10, Because of Low Upstairs Rent Supreme Buying Power No Credit Losses Low Percentage of Profit. Spring Suits and Overcoats ALTERATIONS FREE FIT GUARANTEED . entire second floor of RALEIGH BLDG. Sixth and Washington. (lntr&nce Opp. Sunset Tneater) Open Saturday Evenings Until 8 o'clock i WllL LARGEST CLOTHIERS IN jgfl fpy THE NORTHWEST. ifffiu Vsii '-k SEATTLE STORE, F T in- - nn r - ... . . -VSH $20 - Ik I m wmw $25 j wikmrnf $30 i t ,J 4k 1 Llf it I M'W m Mysterious Shooting Investigated. CASTLE ROCK. Wash.. June 7. (Special.) Sheriff HOBgatt was in town this week in response to a report that tourists had been shot at by some one In the woods near Tower. L. C Cooper's pipe was shot from his mouth a few weeks aso. It Is thought that some half-breed has prone daft and If trying his skill at the William Tell act. Woodland to Celebrate July 4. WOODLAND, Wash., June 7. (Spe cial.) At the regular monthly meeting IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIC 1 Here's the Song That Won the Prize 1 Know the Official Song Official Rose Festival Sonar J19. "Defenders of the Rose,! 5IARCH SOG. Words and Music by Carl R. Moore. Pnbltxbed tr McDonicall Manic Co., I'orlland, Or. of the Progressive club held here Thursday niKht it was unanimously de cided that Woodland will hold a mon ster celebration on July 4. The com mittee to arrange for the affair was appointed as follows: J. C. Grandstrom, A. Lee Lewes, S. Stanley. 12. C. Swart. T. M. Soden and Oeorge Rlethen of U'oodland, and M. L. Kent of Reno. Only One in Squadron Unhurt. CASTLE ROCK. Wash.. June 7. (Spe cial.) Boyd Dunston, company I. llOtr infantry, arrived from overseas and was discharged at Camp Lewis. H was in a number of battles, two at Apermont and the drive in the Ariaronno, beginning September 26, when the bat talion was ordered to the front. The squadron in which Dunston was in lot all of its men but one and he was the one. Another came back but was wounded. Everybody Sings This Year It's a Prize Song E Be ready to sing it during the Festival! Thousands of E happy people will sing it. You, too, will want to sing it. IT'S THE SONG OF THE HOUR Price 25c Send for It McDougall Music Co. I 325 Alder St. (Oregonian Bldg.) iiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinn THE CAMP MEETING SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Have YOU been there ? If you have not, you are missing a treat. Be sure YOU come TODAY, and each evening until June 15. Good Singing. Good Preaching. Trum pet tones on timely topics. World events in the light of Bible prophecy. CREST ON PARK MT. SCOTT CAR LINE EVERYBODY WELCOME