The Oregon daily journal. (Portland, Or.) 1902-1972, February 21, 1918, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextTHE OREGON; DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND; THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1918. JURY CONVICTS lil YflF I RUPFRT : OF BOND THEFT Evidence Established That Bank ' Pmnlftuii nienncorl nf ffcflflfl in 1 I IJ . J . I i ... I u. VWWW III I i I - Liberty Bonds. - iVERDICT RETURNED QUICKLY Testimony of Rupert Refuted by A. C.; Stubeling, Who Re ceived Some of Bonds. Clyde J. (Red) Ruprt was sentenced by Circuit Judge Belt this afternoon to one to 3 years in the state penitentiary at Halemt" His crime was the theft of tr.nno In IJtun-tv tirfnrl'a nlacfd In his tem- National ' bank, where prior to his ar rest he was employed as a trusted watchman. Judge Belt said he would have paroled Rupert but for the ac- . . 11 A. A I 1M 1 M - cum a auwnpi 10 suioiu uimnoii uy throwing the blame upon a dead man. Kumors mat new aDout tna court house this morning were that Rupert was proposing, as a means of gaining leniency j In federal prosecution, also pending, to make full restitution of other bonds which disappeared at the same time as did the $5000 worth. At a late hour, however, this restitution had not been made. The trial was given a tinge of romance by the presence in court of Rupert's di vorced wife, and hints of a remarriage -before Rupert starts for prison were freely given. ; Clyde J. (Red) Rupert, ex-police 'aergeint and later a trusted employe -of the Northwestern National bank, Vas found guilty of the theft of 15000 Jn Liberty bonds by a jury in Circuit 'Judge Bell's court late Wednesday night. : The Jury was out 35 minutes and It is said a vote for conviction was found on the first ballot. Just how or when Rupert stole the bonds was not disclosed by the evi dence at the trial. " Early in "October the Northwestern .bank received 150 Liberty bonds from the federal reserve bank at San Fran cisco. Later, when the bank officials .were checking up, they found that $19,000 of these bonds were missing. These and other bonds were kept on a small .wheeled table or truck which could bol moved conveniently about the building Sand which with Its precious load was locked up in the vaults at lght. r ' V-IUiPrt was Dn duty at the bank in the day time as a sort of special of ficer and messenger whose duty it Was to direct people who came into the banking -office to the proper window or official. Bonds I.orated When Sale It Made The first trace of the missing bonds - Wam found when If HftvAlnrhari that a I . u. ha. naa ma lour or intm to Charlf E. Rumelln of the Ashley & ftumeltn bank, which In its turn sold them to the United States National bank. r It developed later that' the United States National bank had purchased another of the missing bonds from Oeorge McBrlde. an attorney of this City, and president of a ship building corporation. 7 Hix" and McBrlde testified at the trial that they had purchased the bonds from Rupert. j An attempt was made by the prosecu tion to connect Rupert with the remaind er of the $19,000 of missing bonds. He was asked, did he sell A. C. Stubeling $9006 In bonds. To this question. Rupert gavo a positive answer In the negative, denying that he had sold Stubeling 19000 In bonds or bonds In any- amount. - Ho was asked also If he bad sold bonds to R. A. Sawver. He denied also baring sold any bonds to Sawyer. . Later In the day Stubeling testified that he had received $9000 in bonds from Rupert in connection with some mining deal. Bapert Karnes Dead Officer Rupert began his defense by taking the witness stand In his own behalf Wednesday after the noon recess. He said he got the bonds from Bob Phil lips, the late deputy sheriff who was shot and killed by an escaped madman about that time. He said Phillips en tered the bank several times, first ask ing him if the bank paid cash for Lib erty bonds. Rupert testified that he had ascertained the bank did not. Later Phillips, according to Rupert, broached the subject of disposing of certain Lib erty bonds which he had received from a German. The German, it seems, had bought the bonds and wished to get his money back without attracting unfa vorable attention, Rupert testified' that 1 Phillips told him. . Rupert did not know the name of the German, Phillips hav ing never told him. Used Bondi to Porch ate Stock Later during the progress of the sup posed negotiations between Phillips and Rupert, the latter arranged to dispose of the bonds to Rlx. who had some ship building stock to sell. This arrange ment was consummated, so Rupert tes tified, and he got a receipt for the ship building stock from Rix, but not the stock certificates. Under cross exam inatlon Rupert refused to disclose the present whereabouts of the receipt and refused to make any further statement regarding it. WILLIAMS TALKS OVER COTS BAY LAND GRANT WITH STATE OFFICIALS PHON COMPANY Attorney General Says Govern ment Representative Seeking Fair Settlement. ' E MUST GIVE BACK All OVERCHARGES Residents of Milwaukie and Oak Grove Secure 50 Per Cent Cut in Their Rates. ATTORNEYS ENGAGE IN TILT Company Lawyer Resents "Being J Questioned by Member of City's Legal Bureau. Salem, Or.. Feb. 21. S. W. "Williams, special assistant to the attorney gen eral of the United States, was here Wednesday, conferring with Attorney General Brown in relation to data being prepared for use of the Oregon delega tlon in congress in resisting the senti ment in favor of denying to the state of Oregon any of the proceeds from the Coos bay wagon road lands, which the government expects to recover because of the failure of the wagon road com pany to comply with the conditions of the granting act. While Mr. Williams is representing the government in the matter, his atti tude toward Oregon and Coos and Doug las counties, In which .the grant lands are located, is one of complete fairness, said Attorney General Brown, following the conference. Attorney General Brown Is sending word to the county courts of Coos ana Douglas, suggesting that they- make ar rangements to confer with Mr. Williams, who attended all the sessions of the public lands committee of the lower house of congress when the Chamber-laln-Sinnott Coos Bay wagon road grant bill was under consideration, so they may obtain a better understanding of the situation in reference to the pending bill- . . Sentiment expressed by the committee having the bill under consideration was that if the government paid the back taxes due on the 93,000 acres of land re maining in the grant, that should be enough, while the bill as Introduced pro vides for 50 per cent of the net pro ceeds from the lands being apportioned to Oregon for the benefit of its school, road and port funds. You See Them Everywhere Our made-to-measure suits are walk ing all about the town. Our plan of $10 down and $5 a month is very at tractive. Unique Tailoring company, 309 Stark street, between Fifth and Sixth streets. (Adv.) Residents of Milwaukie and Oak Grove won a signal victory when the Oregon public service commission ordered a re duction of 50 per cent In the telephone rates applying between those cities and Portland. The old rates were restored. The victors did not escape entirely un scathed as result of the conflict, how ever, because the commission laid a pen- alty upon telephone gossip. Hereafter ptnk-tea affairs and neighborhood gos sip will be paid for at the rate of 5 cents for each three minutes of time con sumed. Reimbursement of the patrons who have been overcharged by the new rate of the Pacific Telephone & Telegraph company was also ordered, the rebates to apply for all overcharges arising since January 1, when the new schedule went Into effect. . Horizontal reduction In tolls affecting Oregon City and Salem also will be made by the commission in a few days, the decision to cut the present rates having been tentatively agreed upon Friday. Incidentally, the injured feelings of J. D. Xtevens of Sellwood, who com plained that . he had been overcharged 15 cents for a call from Portland to Sellwood, will-be taken care of. Stevens will receive full reimbursement. Another disgsuntled patron who was made happy was Ed Olds, a bridge contractor of Oak Grove. Olds proved that he had been overcharged five cents on a war tax. He will get back his nickel. Commissioner F. (3. Buchtel con tended sharply for a fair allowance by the company for fractions of a minute consumed in telephone conversations. He claimed that, even: with the mechan ical devices in use, the company was bound to make errors which should count to the advantage of the patron. Deputy City Attorney Tomllnson ap peared at the hearing. He got into a tilt with Attorney Shaw because of the line of questions asked the counsel, Tomllnson had admitted that he was unprepared to handle the case. Attor ney Shaw declared that "it is an Insult to the commission to nave a represen tatlve of the city appear before them who Is not qualified by study to handle the issues." Tomllnson was 'an apt student, how ever, after he got into the swing of the arguments. STUMEZE ENDS SIX YEARS OF STOMACH MISERY "For six years I suffered with catarrh of the stomach, indigestion, sourness. gases, headaches, and sometimes felt as though my stomactt was being eaten up. I decided to try STUMEZE. In two days I was feeling relieved of my suffering. I now have a eodd appetite and can eat anything I like without suffering in the least. I ask you who are suffering from stomach trouble to give this great remeay a trial ana De maae wen, as I have been." Howard L. Bolan. 718 N. Second street, Tacoma, Wash. STUM EZE is for sale and guaranteed by all druggists. (Aflv.) Still ANOTHER FORCEFUL FACT Touching on the Clothing Situation if 0 I Quote This From a Late Issue of a Lead . ing Trade Magazine: "Never in the history of the cloth ing business has there been such a deartn or materials at reason able prices as at the present time, and the prices are continually ad- 4 vancmg Cite! 1 WWIbWIflU Broadway sAldei aa l'l'IH IUJI "U3 STERN FACTS such as the above confront every buyer of clothes. ' You can't sidestep them. The condition is a real one. and not imaginary. What stronger and more helpful suggestion can I offer to you, men, than to buy Suits and Overcoats at my present low upstairs prices while the chance presents itself. ".$15, $20, $25 HATS AT UPSTAIRS LOW PRICES $2.50 and $3 LrdLr oinnnn ORIGINAL UE3TAI RS k CLOTH I Trade Upstairs Save Your Dollars New Woolen Slipon l! Sweaters Very Special $4.50 Beautiful models in the new sleeveless - slipon sweaters in the latest Spring colors Tur quoise', Nile, Corn and Salmon made in a pretty new, fancy stitch. Everyone is admiring these now they're so comfortable to slip on under a coat and they will be even more popular during the Spring and Summer months. Third Floor, Llpman, Wolfe & Co. EXTRA SPECIAL 25 3000 YARDS OF FINE WHITE MERCERIZED NAINSOOK AT This cloth comes in an extra fine finish, made of fine combed yarns soft and lovely. It is the ideal cloth for making fine undergar ments. Because the price is so exceptional, sale must be limited to one piece to a customer. 36 inches wide. -r-Second Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. CRETONNES & CHINTZES i I In a Great Clean-Up Sale at, Yard 5 to 20 yards in these pieces. Good cre tonnes and pretty art chintzes, suitable for bedroom draperies, .box covers, fancy bags, etc. Very special at 39c. yard. 39. PRO-LINOLEUM SPECIAL AT 43c SQUARE YARD 1000 yards of pro-linoleum for kitchen and bath room use. This is the most serviceable and practical material for hard usage. Good, desirable patterns. Fifth Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. 400 SETS THItf BLOWN NEEDLE ETCHED TUMBLERS at 48c Six tumblers to the set in the proper size for ginger ale or grape juice. Lovely, thin blown tumblers with the daintiest needle etched de signs. limit 2 sets to customer-no phone or c. o. d. orders None de livered. Sixth Floor. i o rr,TT? a tv nmvT' lVlEJN O 1 1HD m a Great Sale at 55c WOMEN'S Soft Ca&hmere STOCKINGS 75c Pair Fast black or white cash mere hose with reinforced heels and toes. Sizes to 104. Special at 75c pair. Main Floor, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. NEW SPRING PATTERNS MANY WORTH DOUBLE OR MORE Another of the famous Lipman, Wolfe & Co. neckwear sales that are making this department the shopping place of all peo ple who want GOOD, SMART wearables at low prices. LARGE, WIDE FLOWING END TIES WITH SLIP EASY BANDS OF LUSTROUS SILKS, SATINS. BROCADES, BASKET WEAVES, PERSIANS. DRES DENS FLOWERED, OMBRE, ORIENTAL AND OTHER PATTERNS. See them in the Washington Street window. 95 ANOTHER BIG SHIPMENT OF NEW SPRING SHIRTS AT. . . Handsome corded madras and percale shirts, made with soft or stiff cuffs. Shirts bought last year and consequently sold at last year's prices! All sizes included! Main Floor, Just Inside Washington Street ."WHERE YOU SPEND THE LEAST AND GET THE MOST FOR IT TWO-PANTS BOYS' SUITS$3.95 Sizes for boys 6 to 16 years old. And Jhey are dandies at the price! Included are brown, gray and green mixtures. All well cut and splendidly tailored. Every suit has two pairs of pants for double service! BOYS' WOOL MIXED PANTS SPECIAL AT . 89. Brown or gray wool mixed pants for boys 9 to 17 years old. All are full lined and well made. CLEAN-UP OF BOYS' HATS, FRIDAY AT. 25 Hats and caps in sizes up to Felts, wool felts and plushes included". While the lot lasts 25c. Economy Baiement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. MEN SUPERWEIGHT GARMENTS AT 79c Men's natural grey merino shirts and drawers. FAR LESS THAN PRESENT WHOLESALE COST AT 79c GARMENT. HEAVY WEIGHT FLANNEL SHIRTS $1.95 Men's good weight light and dark grey flannel overshirts with military and turn down collars. All sizes special at 51.95. MENS WHITE HANDKERCHIEFS 5c Fine white cambric cotton handkerchiefs with quarter inch hem. Very special at 5c each, or 6 for 25c. Economy Basement,. Lipman, Wolfe & Co. Charming New Spring DRESSES-$ 17.50 14 SCRIM SASH CURTAINS AT All hemstitched and finished with rod space ready to hang in kitchen or tath room. Economy Basement. Lipman, Wolfe & Co. New Fancy Yard h 1 CA Wide SILKS atP -'U New stripe effects in the best colorings. Black, white, navy, Copen, gray, tan, etc. Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. There's charm and style and quality in these clever new Spring Dresses. They are made of fine serges and foulards and taffetas and are ALTOGETH ER UNUSUAL at $17.50. PLEATED, EMBROI DERED AND SMART APRON FRONT EF FECTS ARE SHOWN AS WELL AS TUNIC SKIRTS, DRAPED SIDES AND SHAWL COLLARS. PLAIN AND FIGURED DE SIGNS IN ALL THE MOST WANTED . COLORS. Bleached TABLE DAMASK 75c Yard Splendid quality of fine mercerized table damask, full 64 inches wide a variety of patterns. HEMMED MERCERIZED NAPKINS in a good assortment. of patterns. All hemmed and ready to use i 18x18 inch tin SU35 20x20 inch $1.60 22x22 inch aize. . . $2.00 36-INCH PERCALE 22c YARD A full line of patterns in standard quality. Light, medium and dark colorings. TWILL CRASH 1 0c YARD A splendid toweling for hand towels, rollers and dish towels. Less than present cost price. FULL SIZE BED SPREADS $2.25 Splendid quality honeycomb weaves in several patterns. Hemmed ends. FULL SIZE COTTO BATTS 60c Good full comforter-size batts. Just 10 bales of them in all, to go at this special price. Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. GIRLS' FINE COTTON STOCKINGS AT 17c Fine- ribbed cotton hose in the famous WONDER brand. White only with strong heels and toes. Sizes 5 to 10. 17c pair, or 3 pairs for 50c. WOMEN'S WHITE OR BLACK STOCKINGS 25c Women's seamless stockings in fast black or white, with deep ribbed garter top. All sizes. WOMEN'S SEAMLESS CASHMERE HOSE 35c Good seamless cashmere stockings in fast black only. All sizes with plain or ribbed tops. INFANTS' CASHMERE STOCKINGS AT 35c Made of fine quality white wool cashmere in all sizes. UNDERWEAR at SAVINGS , CHILDREN'S FLEECED RIBBED VESTS AT 39c Vests or pantalettes fleece ribbed. Sizes 2 to 10 ;39c. Sizes 12 to 16 45 c. women's swiss ribbed Vests, all sizes, at isc Made of good quality full length in regular and extra sizes. WOMEN'S MEDIUM OR HEAVY UNION SUITS 98c Medium weight cotton or heavy weight fleeced union suits in all the wanted styles knee or ankle length. All sizes. 98c to $1.25. Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. Girls I 1 Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. New Wash Dresses Sizes 7 to 14 Special 98c Four pretty styles in plaid and stripe gingham and chambray in pink, blue and green effects. COAT MIDDIES. 98. Made of white jean, trimmed with stripes or colored bands. Full belted with large collars and pockets. , Sizes VZ years to 44 bust. Billie Burke House Dresses $1.69 . In ginghams and percales in plain colors, stripes or plaids. Straight styles, with yokes or box pleats. APRON DRESSES 69c Elastic waist styles and other styles in pretty percales fin ished in piping and banding. OUTING FLANNEL GOWNS 79c Striped outing flannel night gowns in double yoke, collar less effect. Long sleeves. FLANNELETTE NIGHT GOWNS 83c All white, extra quality stripe gowns with double yokes, trimmed with braid or hemstitching. Very special at 83c. Economy Basement, Lipman, Wolfe & Co. MAYTAG WASHING MACHINES $5 DOWN $5 A MONTH. OFFICIAL RED CROSS PICTORIAL REVIEW PATTERNS Second Floor . c Merchancliae cfcJ Merit OrJy Basement. Open Saturday Until 8 P.M.