Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, February 15, 1924, Image 6

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Newspaper Page TextPAGE SCt frfEDFORD MATT; TRIBUNE. MEDrORD, OREGON, FRTDAV, FEBRUARY 15, 1924 NOT GUILTY IS VERDICT CLIFF ION CAS F ,., The Jury In the case of Cliff Hlck- on.. churned with posuCHHlon of In toxkalinsr liquor, returned a verdict of not guilty this morning, after nn hour's deliberation.' This Is the third Jury trial at this term of court, In volving a liquor charge. The other two resulted In a disagreement, and a verdict of acquittal. Methods of Ihe county prohibition officers wore under mild fire In the case yesterday. Promises of leniency to Hlckson by Assistant District Attorney Wlnfleld H. Gaylord, and Prohibition Enforce ment Officer Bnmuol B. Sanderfer, and the attitude of Acting Justice of Hie; Peace Frank K. Redden, were subjects of close questioning by At torney Do Houza for the defense. It was .-contended by the defense thnt llickson entered a plea of guilty after he had bcon promised "such, leniency as the court might see fit." '. Immunity Not Promised - Oh the witness stand Gaylord testi fied, that Hlckson had been brought before him by Bandefer, and that Illokson had broken down and cried, said he was guilty and "promised to cooperate,"' and, the" evidence showed that the ; co-operation hnd not been very substantial, even tho JSnforce mont Officer' Bandefcr had paid his Jitney fare to Kagle Point, and given him 13 to buy moonshine, nnd Acting Justice Redden had released htm oil his own recognizance, while Hlckson wan supposed to be turning over a new Bandefer testified that Hlckson had told him where 16 bottles of moon, hlno wore burled, and tho locution of still, Tho bottles were unearthed where Hlckson said they wero, but the still is among tho missing, bandefer denied that he had held out any hope tof immunity, or conferred with Acting Justice Redden on the course to be fylken with Hlckson. o.Koden on the witness stnnd testi fied that Hlckson had bocn fully ad vised of his' constitutional rights, nnd pleaded guilty of his own free will and. acom-ri. He .could recnll no pur ported conference with Sundefcr. Quite -an spirited debate 'arose be twej in .'Dpputy Onylord and Attorney DeBOutaover the .'VonlencV transac tion,"' in which the Interpretation of the words' ''contract" i-. and "agree ment" became a point. Gaylord ad mitted that -he. had told Hlckson "you're worse than a cold-blooded murderer,". and . further stated ho would tell the same "to any man who sold moonshine." After wordy sparr ing Gaylord said that "Hlckson prom ised to co-pperate, and leniency would be recommended to tho discretion of fho eourt,. in .accordance with tho re sults attained.'' M " Th'o state sought td secure through lliokson Information relative to the violation'' ofj tho-Volstead Act In tho Eagle Point district. , i ' c-n-tha first, time, at this torm of court, '.-.there 'wore no women on tho Jury in the trial of a liquor case. ' Attorney. DoSouza was appointed -by the court to defend Hlckson.. One of the Letters in Oil Case Which Warned Secretary Fall Nit a Naldi Seen As Cleopatra In .; , Fine Photoplay i. Nlta Naldi In a modern Clonpatra in "Lawful Larceny," which will bo on view at the Kin Ho theatre fur two days beginning tortny. MIhh Nnldl In ' lQ.qriom-.wlth ;puca Egyptian flavor and she wenra gownn that will Inevit ably crcato a sontiatlun. "Mlns Nuldl la Cleopatra reincar nated," (declared Mr. liwan. "Many leading artlnta have snld that she Is the nearest to tho famous Kgyptlan charmer to be found In America. With her long arms' and limbs, - piercing black eyes and raven black hair, she 1m wonderful In Hgyptinn clothes that nre blearre to Ihe, last degree, and ii f surrounding of ancient splendor. Not only will Miss Naldi bo clad In Egyptian gowns, but she will have n complete Kgyptlan background for her. machinations against men. ftvery photograph of king Tut-ankh-Amen's . tjnnb printed In this country was stud ied for ideas. No detail wns over looked' in making Miss Naldi's ktest appearance on tho screen tho most nensntional of her career. WASHINGTON, Feb. 15. H. Fos ter Bain, director of mines, wrote to Secretary Fall on May 12, 1922 Three Rivers, N. M. advising him of the Sutro opinion, as follows: "San Francisco, Cal., May 1, 1922. "Hon. Albert B. Fall, Three Rivers, N. M. 'Dear Mr. Secretary: I have been here for the last few days arranging for a transfer of the accumulated royalty oil and for futuro royalty oils to the. pan-American company. have been surprised to find the Stand ard and General Petroleum in partic ular are adopting a very technical at titude toward this transfer, going so far as to raise a question as to whether either company would be safe in making such a transfer or In later handling any of the oil in ques tion. The Pan-American desired to have them do so. You will recall Mr. Sutro and Mr. Wyle have been doubtful as to the right of the department to Make the exchange contract. They now seem to have become positive that no such right exists and Mr. Storey Is e'en in terpreting tho law so far as to ques tion the right of the Standard to de liver oil to tho Pan-American over our orrbsr. I have arranged that Mr- Campbell, as representing tho depart ment, shall receive the oil and glve a receipt for It, and while I am not a lawyer - my Impression is that that should end tho matter as far as pipe line companies are concerned. " Of courHo, this 1b not a matter, which primarily concerns the depart ment since we have all been entirely clear In our minds on to the right of tho government to make this ex change and have in fact gone ahead and contracted for the exchange with tho Pan-Amerlran and as the latter h an entirely responsible concern, that I assume ends it as far as wo are concerned. "There is, however, another phase of it. None of us want Mr. poheny to got into trouble and I take' it we will want to do anything we can to make it easy for him. I have been told that there was a definite pro posal to have one of .the smaller oil companies go Into court and fight this contract with a view to getting a de cision as to the right of the depart ment to make such a bargain. This proposal was not carried - through. Mr. Storey tells me that ho objected to it as he felt that It would embar rass the department and would, givo support to the trouble makers in congress. He professed td be anxious and willing to do anything he can to help the department carry out Its plans, but to be in the awkward posi tion of having an opinion from his at torney which might be quoted against faim in case the matter ever came up. "Out of all this has come the sug- gestlon repeatedly that the opinion of! tho - attorney general be obtained as to tha legality of the contract. I real ize tho objections to asking such an opinion, but I have thought it proper to Jet you know tho difficulties that are being raised hero so that you might reconsider tho matter and de cide as to whether you might not properly aBk the attorney general to put In writing what I have under stood was his informal and verbal ex pression of opinion favorable to the action the department has taken. I am not certain that Mr. Doheny cares. but Mr. Cotter will see him tomorrow and if It does seem to them important, am giving Mr. Cotter this letter to show you so that you may know what I have found out here. 'Tho wells on the north line of 22, are coming on in good shape, and Anderson has don excellent work in ' pushing them ahead. I I am sorry to bother you with this business while you nre at home. "Cordially yours. (Signed) "FOSTER BAIN. "Director." :ll FOUND DEAD IN ROOM PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 15. Guy I,. Willis, 57, prominent Portland attor ney, was found dead in his apartments today. Death apparently had come about two dnys ago and was duo to asthma, according to Deputy Coroner Leo Goetsch. Willis was born In Sa lem of pioneer parents and was a graduate of tho University of Oregon. Ho was at one time president of tho Multnomah Amateur Athletic club of Portland. VANDERJJP'H EVIDENCE WEAK (Continued From Page One) MOTHER! Clean! Child's Bowels with ' : "California Fig Syrup" . . Jfurnr Mothorl Even constipated. tiiliottt, feveriah, or tick, colio Jlahiea nd Children love to take genuine "tali fornia Yig Syrup." No other laxative regulate the tender little bowrla an nicely. It aweettna the atomach anil tarta ' the liver and bowel, without f ripinft. Contains no narcotiea or sooth n drum. Kay "California" to yiur u.Minriat. anil avoid counterfeits. Insist itnn enuine ''California Fig By jrWck CoaUioj directions, 1 ig Syrup "I hnd novor henrd any intimation thnt tho money pnld for tho Star cumc from oil Interests." - "I thought thnt my stnteniontn would In-Uik un the truth nnd kill those rumors." "You thought It your public duty to brondenst rumors which if not true were a reflection on the dead?" aaked Henator Lenroot. . "I thought H my pntrlotfc duty to bring out the truth nnd thus scotch tho rumors." was the reply "I was a llfo-long tiiond of Mr." Harding. I wantod to clear hla mem ory. That was my only purpose." Questioned nbout his statement that tho committee had not dared to push the questioning of Albert II. Fall, Vnn dui'lip said it was nn Impression he got from tho newspapers. The wit ness adni(ttid that he had not read In tho newspapers that Fall had claimed constitutional Ipimunlty, al though tho story wns published prom inently by practically overy newspaper In the country. j "1 would not core to do that," Van deiiip said when asked for tho names of somo of tho persons who repeated the rumor, to. him. Ho said there wero so ninny he could nut remem ber them nil. Mr. Yamlcrilp then begun to explain that "In tho first Instiince," some papers had misquoted him. "Cnn you give this commilteo infor mation on tho subject?" Chnii-mnn Lenroot persisted. "No.- no legal Information," Van deiilp answered. "1 have heard come things nbout It In quai'tei' which I respect. l ve henrd tho price was 1550.000 for a share in it, with a con sideration of $10,000. n yenr to bo pnld to n contributing editor." Under qm'si toning ho said that country papers wero usunlly valued on a basis of twelve per cent earning power. "I'vo heard tho Marlon Slnr enrned around $30,000 n year," bo continued. with $60,000 In a particularly good year. Chairman Lenroot rend another ex cerpt from the speech to tho effect that tho committee had failed to press the Fall examination becnuse the ex- aecrotary might "peach" on other men. Mr. Vn'nderllp ndmltted ho had not known Hecrotary Fall refused to tes tify, claiming immunity, although tho fact was published prominently In practically every paper In tho coun try. Do you say theso things without knowledge of Ihe facts?" Chairman Lenroot thundered at the witness. I hnd somo Information." Mr. Van- derlip said. "It was an inference. If you have found that a witness can not testify without gaining immunity for n crime, then I was wrong." Thoro is another rumor, Blnce we are chasing rumors," Senator Adams put In, "that you had a grudgo against Mr. Hurdlng." That is not true," Vandorllp ex claimed. "I respected him, our rela tionship was most pleasant. I have reverence for his memory." "What information did you have that Fall was about to "peach?" Senator Walsh asked. '1 got it from a very high quarter that Fall had Information; that he waa going to talk. Hut I consider the In luruiation aa now unwarranted." ABked if ho had any further criti cism of the committee the banker said he Bad rcforred to one member as bo Ina; "fanatically high minded.'' ' "I'm quite clear that what I would say' to a little gathering of neighbors wouldn't destroy the reputation of this committee," Mr. Vandorllp continued. "Out Blnce it has reached to every corner of the country I'll say that I think you've done exactly right." Senator Walsh commented thnt "the matter of ' the Marion Star purchase has come to me repeatodly but I didn't deem it my duty to proceed with It on the face of mere rumor." ; , Mr. Walsh reiterated that the situa tion demanded "publicity." .' "There's a very wldo difference be tween your speech," Chairman Len root put In, "and what you have-eaid today." SrlKirioNAt CRESI Ipffee I Buns I 1 toll " Telephono Ulrect NO. 1077 ; 1 .800.000 cuds were served at the PANA.HA-PAC1F1C ntentdttonal EXPOSITION 1 MissTowne is showing some very handsome New York Hats at the lowest prices These are PATTERN HATS None like them in town Mann's The Best Goods for the Price No Matter What the Price Mann ImClEAN-llJPSALE , CLEAN-UP OF, DRESSES $25.00 Dresses $15.00 Saturday we will place on sale 50 beautiful Silk and Wool Dresses, made of the latest weaves in the best shades. Included in this lot are 12 brand new Spring Dresses, made of "Rushanara" Crepe and sport models in the fancy wool checks. $25 values. new Up to ci e nn Sat.each...,'v,v Another group of Dresses. Up to $35 ladT' Saturday' $19.95 Still another group; all good styles and colors.' Up to $45.00 $25.00 values. Saturday, each SATURDAY SPECIALS 500 yards of 36-inch Dress Linen; extra fine quality; in all the new colors for spring and summer. A real 70c value. Saturday, )Qr yard : . ........ Taffeta Silk Pillows in all the new stylish shapes, styles and colors. Up to $7.50 values. On sale Saturday, CJ each .' ... . HOUSE DRESS SALE Wednesday we sold 576 House Dresses in one hour. We believe thisis the rec ord for Medford. Knownig that many were disappointed we have taken 150 Gingham Dresses from our regular . stock that sold up to $3.00 and will sell them Saturday at, $ 1 .95 each '. '. . . . ..... ........ New Spring Suits on sale Saturday $25.00 to $69.50 each New Sport Coats on sale Saturday, $15.00 to $59.50 each : ' ' Special sale of all Wool plaited Skirls v Saturday at $6.95 eac n . . . HAIR NET SALE 1000 Carmen Hair Nets, single and double mesh, made of real hair in all colors. .The best wearing net made. Regular price 15c. On sale Saturday .:ach",'..j.;..:ioc (3 FOR 25c) SATURDAY SPECIALS Children's lightweight Un dervests, no sleeves; regular price 39c. On sale 25 C Saturday, each . . . ... Women's Union Suits and Athena lightweight Vests and Pants. All styles and sizes. Clean-up price Sat., 69 C each . Children's Waist Union Suits, $1.25 values. Sat., 98c suit . . , Saturday Sale of Hosiery Women's Ribbed Hose, all colors and sizes. Yery special. Saturday, pah ;:.v 6jv - - Women's Ijisle Hose. Ribbed to the toe. All Colors, $1.25 values. Satur day, pair 89 AVomen's Wool Hose. All colore. Regu lar prie $1.2i i On sale Saturday, Pair' .., ;.-..85 Women's I'Susamie" full fashioned Silk Hose in all colors, $2.25 values. On sale Saturday, pair .""..t: $2.00 AVomen's pure thread Silk Hose in all colors. On sale Saturday, pair....$1.50 500 pairs AVomen's Silk Hose in all col ors. Regular $1.25 value. Saturday, l,n' $1.00 SATURDAY DOMESTIC SALE Unbleached Crash All linen, 25o values. Saturday,,yard 177 Daisy Muslin 3(5 inches, wide. Regu lar price 23c. Saturday, yard 19 Huck Towels. Large . size. Regular price "30c." Saturday, each 25(5 Table Damask 64 inches wide, linen fin ish. Regular price 90c. Saturday, yard ......69 Wearwell Sheeting 81 inches wide. -Regular price tine.; On sale Sat urday, yard .57 Pequot Sheets 81x09 size. Regular price $2.45. On sale Sat urday, each ....'......$1.98 White Outing Flannel 27 inches wide,'2oc VaU ue. Saturday, yard 21 White Nainsook " ' 3(5 inches wide, fine qual ity. Regular price 25c. Saturday; j"ar Hump Hair Pins Invisible, assorted sizes. Special, package..: 42 Hump Hair Pins, assort ed packages, 10c values. Saturday, pakago...? Mail Orders Promptly Filled -Postage Prepaid Agents Seamed Sheets 72x90. Regular price, $1.20. Saturday, each, 95? ' Pillow, Cases 42 inch, Ajax quality. Special Saturday, each, . Bed Spreads . 76x88 size. Regular price $2.85. Saturday, each ....$2.48 Pillow Tubing 45 inches wide. AVear well brand, 42e' value. Saturday, yard ........38c4 Pillow Cases 42 and 45 inch sizes. . Regular price 59c. , Sat urday, each .: , 48? Turkish Towels Large size, beavv qual ity, 70c value. Satur day, each 50 " Blankets 66x80 size, weight 4 lbs. AVool and cotton plaids. Regular price $6.00. Sat urday, pair $4.35 Saturday Sale of Underwear AVomen's Crepe Bloomers. Regular price $1.00. On sale Saturday, pair 69? AVomen's Silk Aests. Regular price $2.7-. On sale Saturday, each....$2.25 AVomen's Step-ins. Regular price $1.25. On sale Saturday 89? New spring models in Gossard Corsets, pair .....$2.00 to $15.00 AATarner's Girdles, each $1.35 to $5.00 Cameo Corsets for the stoiit figures with large hips, pair $5-50 to $12.50 . , AVomen's Fleeced ' Lined Union Suits all styles and sizes. Regular price $1.98. On sale Saturday, suit. $1.00 DRESS GOODS SALE SATURDAY Wool Crepe 42 inches wide, in tan, grey, navy and brown. Regular pri-e $2.19. Sat- , urda.v, yard $1.98 Dress Plaids For the new spring sport skirts and dresses, 56 inches wide.. Saturday, yard $3.98 . Silk Crepes In fancy figures. Beau tiful patterns, $2.98 val ues. On sale Saturday, yard $1.98 Wash Satin and Jersey 3Q inches wide. Regu- lar price $1.75. Satur day, yard ...$1.19 t Silk Special 40 inch Silk Crepe Sat ins, Poplins and Char meuse. Sold up to $4.00. On sale Saturday, vard $1.98 ' Everfast Gingham 36 inches wide. A'ery special, yard ............75t Everfast Suiting, 36 inches. Special, vard, 59? " Mann's Department Store TEX STORE JOB EVERYBODY MEDFORD, OREGON - Dress Goods hi a fine assortment of serges, crepe and fancy : checks, in good cojors, ; 36 inches widi, On'ile Saturday,. yard.jl.$l?l9 Spring Coatings f New styles and colors. 56 inches wide. Priced Saturday from, vard $2.25 to $3.98 Sateen In navy blue, 36 inches wide. 50c' value. Satur day, yard 25 Canton Crepe In Silk aud AVool, 3 conches wide, $4.00 valunti ..Saturday, yai.4aj New Ratine .. .. 'Ij I" spring - colors,- 36i inches wide. On sale! - Saturdaj-, yard 89 Jap Crepe Fine imported quality, 30 inches wide, heavy quality.: On sale Satur day, yard 29? Plain Voiles In all colors, 40 inches wide. A'ery special, Sat urday, yard 59? for Butterick Patterns Ill: