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THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND, DECEMBER 19, 1920 2 PUGILIST'S HUB it PLEADS FOR HE R SON Gangster Murphy on Stand f! ' Denies Attack on Girl. . . ' H ACCUSED1 MAM HAS ALIBI t: ' n $1 5t it Maternal Parent or Defendant Makes Dramatic Appeal to ' Jury to Acquit Her Boy. it i: fi ti 3: . ! fi ii i u u !i si u li i p 11 li ft w SAN FRAXCISCO, Dec. 18 Edmond Murphy, pugilist and alleged criminal gangster, went upon the stand today as a witness In his own behalf in his trial on a charge of feloniously attacking Jessie Montgomery of Reno, Nev, here early Thanksgiving day. , His mother, Mrs. A. Murphy, also a witness, made a plea to the Jury to acquit him. The alleged attack by Murphy on Miss Montgomery and her companion, Jean Stanley, formerly of Portland, Or., was made in a house known as the headquarters of a gang, tour other members of the gang are awaiting trial on charges preferred by the two girls. The attack on the girls led to the killing of three peace officers at Santa Rosa recently, and the lynching of their accused slayers. Murphy MikM Admlralon. Murphy was withdrawn from the Stand after a few preliminary ques tions to make room for other wit nesses. He had admitted accompany- . , . i . onH Miss Stan- Aey to the house, but said he desired at all times to leave iu - go to his home. , Murphy was called to the stand after his mother had made a dramatic appeal to the jury. In a voice shaken with emotion she pleaded for acquit tal and after she had prosecution attorneys said they did not have the heart to stop her. al though her statement was -purely inadmissable." Mrs. Murphy said that when the de fendant was a sign painter, before he took up boxing, he always turned over his weekly pay to her and that more recently he had always given her money after he had taken part in boxing bouts. When she was ill not long ago her son, she said, paid her hospital expenses and tenderly cared for her. Was Training for Fight. Murphy was on the stand only a few minutes, gtving way to other wit nesses. He said that he was a prize fighter by profession and before the Howard-street affair had begun training for a bout which was to have been held on December 17. His testi mony is to be resumed Monday. A neighbor of the Murphys, testi fied that at 1:25 o'clock Thanksgiving morning she heard some one call out: "Good night. Spud." Murphy, she aid. replied, and entered his house. The prosecution closed after two physicians testified to the condition of Miss Montgomery after she had been attacked. CAPITAL JOY THREATENED f Continued From Firm Pare.) 1 . r doubled if the day's festivities are topped off with an inaugural ball, because everybody must appear in iomiuis i .j; Ff-nt TAra milRt be DO new anu ume. . , odor of mothballs or anything in the style of the feminine gown or manly .hirth h.pt. bank to the TesLIIlciiLa " . -- i period of another administration. New shoes and! slippers also go uu All of which necessarily means good times for Washington shopkeepers. A reasonable guess is that Mr. Harding will discourage any unnec essary splendor and veto any ex travagance so far as it is in his power to do so. Mrmbenhln Problem. It is not believed on Capitol Hill that any congressional reapportion ment measure can be agreed upon which fails to increase the house membership sufficiently to retain to every state at least its present rep resentation. To do this on the basis . i i (i .n Aanai. fiEriirea will re quire nothing short of an increase from 4io to nf th. overshadowing flg- tJi. . v v . t n-.-aaa at mnat time's tllC ores J . - recognized leaders, are opposed to any increase, but it is evident that as leaders they will encounter mu tiny among-their followers when they attempt to enforce their ideas. No state is going to surrender willingly one or two oi its repreaeuiauvca, among the states which would lose by failure to increase me appun-mu- f i: RARE BOOKS for Christmas Burton's Arabian Nlg-hts. 18 vol-., 75. Roycroft Booki, 1.0O to 5.00. Winthrop's Canoe and -Saddle, Illus trated. 15.00. ' . , Maspero'a History of Egypt, 13 vols.. Lewis Clark's Journal. 8 vols.. $75. Ideas That Have Influenced Civilisa tion. 10 vols.. 125. Irish Literature, & vols., $10. Also Children's Books. Bibles and Testaments. HYLAND'S BOOK. STORE, fourth St., Between Taylor and Salmon. The Ketl Front. r. ; it SHIRTS TO ORDER. Jacobs Shirt Co. Raleigh. Building. Sixth and Wash ington. . f Established since "Heck was a pup," 1888. ment are such influential common wealths as Indiana and Iowa. It is to be remembered that these states have solid republican delegations in the house and are in a position, by unit ing with others of the older states, to defeat any movement to deny an increase that neglects to insure their present representation. Old Argument Available. The old argument will be heard. again, which is that the British house of commons is almost 200 larger in its personnel than our popular body. This argument, as always before,' will convince the majority of a body will ing to be convinced. Oregon, Washington and Idaho, of course, cannot lose, even if the pres ent membership is retained, but un der an increase to 483 Oregon WBshinrtnn would each. have an ditional representative in the house With tne exception oi jieiiisw"" tive McArthur of Oregon, the mem bers of the house from the north western" states have not announced their position on the reapportionment Question. Mr. McArthur is opposed to increase. Treasurers' Conference Closes. . The conference of county treas urers from various counties of Ore gon, which met here Friday, ad journed at noon ' yesterday.. The meeting was devoted chiefly to com parison of methods of handling busi ness. ' - DANCING TAUGHT Ail New Step and Popular Dances tiiirht in R S-HOUR. LESSON'S Tidies S3. Gentlemen 5. DeHoney'a beautiful academy, 23d and Washington. Beginners' class starts Monday and Thurs day evenings. Advanced class, Tuesday evening. 8 to 11:30. Plenty of desirable na-tn.r Drd nractice do embarrassment. Separate step room and extra teachers lor backward pupils. My latest book describ ing all dances, etiquette, etc.. free. You can never learn dancing by taking private lessons from inferior teachers or in short class lessons with no partners to practice with. Our classse are large and select. The social feature alone is worth double the price. Join a real school (not a pub lic dance halll: meet refined people. We guarantee to make a dancer of you. Phone Main 756. Private lemons all hoars. The only school of tms class in tne civ The Flame of Christmas Joy and Cheer Will Leap High and Long The Pleasure of Giving Will Be Doubled, ; ' Yes,' Trebled, if You Distribute Gifts of Practical Use- - fulness .. t Edwards' Has Underpriced! Over $200 Saved on Each of These Three Exquisite and -Handsome , Xv Gift Suites of , JI2III .......i.U.J.l IJI. With Overwhelming Advantages, Are Different and Better The World of Recorded Music Is Yours Xmas Outfits Awaiting Y our Selection This Fine Brunswick. r In Waxed Oak. Fumed Oak or Mahog any, with eight double-faced 10-inch rec ords (sixteen selections). $121.80 $10 Cash, $2 Week, No Interest Here's the Newest Model (Released only a few weeks ago.) -Tours in Waxed or Fumed Oak. with eleven ' double-faced 10-inch records (twenty-two selections). - $13435 $15 Cash, $2 Week, No Interest r TheNewNo.llO An extraordinarily popular model, offered in Waxed Oak. Fumed Oak and Mahogany, with ten double-faced 10 - inch records (twenty selections) at only $158.50 $15 Cash, $20 Week, No Interest "Marvelous!" That's the whole story of this one. In any finish, with eight double-faced 10 inch records and seven record albums, the price complete is . . $206.80 $20 Cash, $3 Week, No Interest Mahogany Gate-Leg Tables and Spinet Desks, Without Reserve, Now at lo Off to X"- Kegular T65.00 val- J1Q 3R ues now T- Z Regular 7?.50 val-JgQ !i!ReguTjLr"T82.'60 vai- JC QC Regular $95.00 val- JgJ Jg- Regular ' JlbiVo vai- 7 I CC - ues now ' . Regular S125.00 val-I ues now. $83.35 Terms to Fit Your Requirement N. Interest Cnarjrca. AGood Place Beautiful Mahogany $448.50 Mahogany - With - Cane Two-Piece Set, upholstered In tapestry: a -oeauinui .suite with pillows and fireside chair in cluded at $239 $470 Suite of three pieces upholstered with purple and cream silk velour, priced k now at only $255 S520 Three-Ple'ce Queen Anne Suite, up holstered with a very exquisite two-tone blue and gold silk velour. This suite shows real class and is a remarkable value at $312- Queen Ann Period American Walnut Table & Chairs to Match . $1980 This is a most exquisite suite real graceful and lined Spoon-Foot "Queen Ann" A suite that conveys the artistic talent and quality of workmanship as pro duced by the creative masters of old. Offered to you on MAHOGANY AND WALNUT Finished Tea Wagons $19J85 Very similar to the Illus tration having removable glass travs. underneath shelf, rubber-tired artillery wheels and caster guide wheels. Entire Line of Tennessee Red Cedar Chests ' Reduced From 15 to 25 Of all the gifts you might think appropriate, there's none surpasses a cedar chest. The prices now add to their interest. 'imiiiNiiiimiiitiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiuiiiitiimiiiiiiiiiiiii Store Will Remain Closed Evenings ' ' This Week .liiiiutniiitiiiMHiuiiiimiiiiiuiiltiinmintiHi inuiilluiitiiciiiiicuumiiiiiuiinuiiuimMunimiuiuiiiiiiiiunminuiiiiiuS Sellars Kitchen Cabinets With Iorcelain' Top and "Automatic" Flour Ilia $69.50 S3 CASH 1JS WEKK NO INTKItK.ST. . This Cabinet will measure up to your desires in every way. It provides a place for everything. Systematizes Work! Gives More Leisure Time for Pleasure or Other Duties! Note the Star Features in this kitchen servant that will be on duty 24 hours each day for years to come: Automatic Lowering Flour Bin Porcelain Kx tenslon Work Table Automatic Kae Shelf Kx tender False Top in Kase, Dust Proof Sanitary Leg Base .Metal Cup Casters Hnml-Kuhhod Oil Finish, withstands steam Roll-Open Front Gravity Door Catches All White Kimmel Upper Interior Metal Lined Ventilated'Hread and Cake Drawer. Beautiful Wicker Arm Chairs and Arm Rockers $23 J 5 Identical to t h e illus tration in outline and up holstering. Both i v o r y and baronial brown finishes. Genuine Leather Overstuffed and Leatherette Vpholatared Reclining-Back Easy Chairs at $29.40, $33.75, $39J85, $43J85, $48.50, $54.75 Regular Prices From $35.50 to $74.50 To elaborate upon the Joy and pleasure that a Rocker or Easy Chair would give on Christmas morn would be naught, for you know it better than Edwards. Right now, in the height of gift selecting, this sweeping eale'. is Joyful surprise. 26 -Piece Chests of Silver -$11.95- Put Vp In Pollslird Wood Case. With Mercer ised Lining;, Similar to Illustration. Six Knives ' Six Forks Six Tablrapoona Six Teasponna One Under Kalfe One Suaar Skell All Forks and Spoons ar made of nickel liver; knives of hiRh-grade crucible steel. All are plated with pure silver and .burnlnhed. thus closing the pores and hardening surface of the silver. Floor Lamps Ornamental as Well as. Use ful Mahogany - finished posts, with two light sockets and extension cord's. Pretty shades in colors, similar (not identical) to the illustration. 0 Post and Shade Complete $22.75 $26.40 $29.50 Splendid values are these. It's true there are more on display m fact, it's doubtful if you could think of a color or shade that's not on display at Edwards. BeaUnml Ml ' ' . Electric Irons -$6.45- On sale till Christmas, pro viding the stock last s there's less than 18 In all. Get yours Monday or Tuesday to be safe. Before You Buy Any Other, Edwards Would Like to J ell. You About This Homer Pipeless Ventilator Furnace . To have healthful heat there must be. at all times circu lation. That's why Edwards is recommending the HOMER PIPELESS VENTILATOR FURNACE, which has the never- failing Thermo - Seal Inner Lining See the arrows in the illustration showing how the cold aTTis '"aken in" and "comes out" "warmed hpVmo'sltl after passing between the . firepot and the Thermo-beal Lining. Homer Furnaces have been installed .in nearly e'e sec tion of the city perhaps there's one in your neighborhood. Phone Main 1927. Installed on Easy Terms Edwarda Doea Not Charge , Interest 'laruces Nor , Phono-pna AGood PbceTo Tradi ' A Iff -5 in Eas y Terms - No Interest Guaranteed to Please Gas Range and Kitchen Heater Combination Set Up and Connected Ready for Use, In cluding Hot-Water Coils, on the Terms of $20tCASH-$3 WEEK-NO INTEREST rrV)P of the two-lid kitchen heater lifts up and catches you get the 1 free use of both hands. Burn wood, coal and kitchen refuse Is equipped with gas lighter no kindling needed.at any tune. TOP LIDS are polished (no blacking). Body of entire range is of rust 1 resisting polished steel built In cast frame Oven and ro'ler jjoor". as well as back and oven side of burners, are of white porcelain. Isotlce the convenient warming closet above tne gas oven. ,,. H i lS J1 r i - ji JjlJ. ill x Terms -No l