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,riGE TWO 1IEPFORD MAIL TRTBUNE, MEDFOUI), OREGOy, FRIDAY, JULY 23, 1933. DEFENSE CALLS BEFORE NEEDED (Continued from Pig One) Th tat bu Introduced, but not yet formally a tTidenee, th tabu lation of vote out In Jtcuon coun ty for th Ttrloiu county office, ' (howlng th dlacrepincle In the number of Tote auit for county i judge, tnd for the other county of fice. Records ehow tht Fehl had at' i tempted to issue writs of habeas corpus for the release of Virgil Ed Ingtoa, 0. W. Oavla, th Sexton's and others arrested for ballot theft, and his attempt to Issue a warrant for ha arrest of Chief of Police Mc Credit, active in th ballot case In. TMtlgatlon, that resulted In the ' vholssal arrest. State Has Records These record were turned orer !o County Clerk Carter by Mrs. In grid Rolmes, secretary to Fehl, on July 3. the day the trial started. ' Th atate the past two days, has risen engaged In showing the crlm. and telling Its details, and the name of Fehl and Brecheen has been fre quently mentioned. It Is admitted that the "dynamite" ef the atate' case will not be re reeled until near the clone of Its direct ease, and on rebuttal. Sexton on Stand Mason Burley ficxton. former Coo county youth, one of the central fig urea In the robbery and destruction last February of mora than 10,000 Jackson county ballots cast In the last general election, wu the prlncl pal witness at Thursday morning's. session of the trial of Earl H. Fehl, eounty Judge of Jackson county. charged with ballot-theft conspiracy. The atate charges that Fehl was the master mind of th conspiracy, Bexton has entered a plea of guilty, and admitted on the stand, that at . a. signal from Wsler J. Jones, former mayor of the town of Rogue River, convicted of participation In the crime, he awung the axe that smash- en th vault window while the self styled "Good Government Congress" cheered, and R. O. Cummtngs, an other co-defendant who has plead srullty, raced his ancient auto, to drown the sound of the falling glass Defense Stand Overruled Sexton's testimony dealt with all the defendants, and the defense ob ' lection to hi mention of John Olenn, former county Jsller, and pensioned Spanish-American war vet eran. acquitted on the Fourth of July, on the grounds that Olenn had keen freed, and the defendant Fehl could not conspire with an Innocent man, was overruled. The state con tended that the position of the de. ns wss "unsound, fallacious, and lopllsh," and that the same position . could be ' taken on the cases of Walter J. Jones, Arthur LaDleu, and former Sheriff Gordon I. Schermer Horn of Jackson county, all convicted ef ballot theft, and called as defense witnesses. The court over-ruled th defense objection, except Insofar as It con cerned the '"money deal between the Bexton brothers snd Olenn," the court holding his decision In reserve. Into later in the day. The state was given the right to re-examine the witness on this point. Sexton testified that Olenn had 'propositioned" them to commit the crime, and told them when they complained "there is too much law around," that "'you needn't be afraid, he sheriff and the county Judge are with us." Tells Abilities SextOn testified thst Olenn, O. W. Oavlt, who has plead guilty, Wslter J. Jones, convicted, and his brother Wilbur. 17. had gone to the base ment of the Jackson county court house to pick out tools to break the vault window, and had chosen an axe, when a crowbar failed: how Wilbur Bexton, and C. Jean Con tiers, vice president of the "Oood tlovernment Congress" had passed out four ballot pouches; that the Sextons and R C. Cummin; silt, and f iled with rocka and cast into Rogue river:! how when they returned from tlila expedition, Connera and Wilbur Bexton had passed out six more bsl lot pouches, that were transported In the auto of J. Arthur La Dleu, former b u a 1 n e a a manager o f tile newspaper of L. A. Banks, convloted alsyer, and how Jones, isd warned the offlolala of the "congress" not to leave the plat form until La Dleu'a car had been leaded; how the Bexton brothers, st th behest of Tom L. Breeheea had re'aoved eight mor ballot pouches. and destroyed thm In th court house furnaces, when no one came to remove them from the courtyard, and how th last five pouches had been removed by B. A. naming, Earl Bryant, and Janus D. Osddy of Jack- sonvlle. all who taav entered pless of guilty. Convincing Witness 8xton told hi a mating tale la a convincing manner, and Identified a number of photographs, recovered csllot pouches, and th top of th ballots, which were bidden beneath the courthouse. Ister to b recovered by the stste police. Sexton testified thst Claude Ward, i brother-in-law of L. A. Banks, con victed slayer, had acted a on of the "guards." Bexton also testified that Defend ant Fehl had been present at a gath ering on the basement floor of the courthouse when preliminary plans of ths roobery were discussed, and thst when Fehl left to sddress s meeting of the "Oood Government Congress." he bad said. Jokingly: "I'd hate to see you boy break into that vault." Wilbur Bexton, IT. Virgil Edlng ton, 34, and R. 0. Cummtngs. who admittedly participated In the theft or the ballots, will be called to the atand today, It Is expected. State Ends Saturday It Is now expected that the atate will complete Ita direct case by Sat urday, and that the case will be in the hands of the Jury by next Thurs day. Under cross-examination, Sexton remained unshaken, and testified that he had seen Defendant Fehl in conversation with Jones on the evening of February 30, and that when Fehl tsked blm to come to his office, when ssked what he want ed, Fehl replied: "The d d com missioners overruled me." One Juror asked If the ballot were burned In the furnace, when the "Oood Oovernment Congress" wss in session, and another Juror asked if the ballots bad been thrown In Rogue river. When opposing counsel got In an argument over whether or not a monkey-wrench was a weapon, the small courtroom crowd snickered, and the court rapped for order. Sams Valley SAMS VALLVT, July 38. (Spl.) Mr. and Mrs. Jack Marsh of Long Beach. Cel., are guests this week of Mr. Marsh' sister, Mr. Ethel Dug gan, and family. Mra. Ollle Clark and granddaughter of Oold Hill spent Friday and Sat urday visiting at the Edlngton home. Dally Vacation Bible school, which haa been conducted by Thelma Kent and Christine Pearson of Med ford, closed Monday with a well rendered program by the students, teachers and D. D. Randall, union Sunday school missionary of Medford. A vote of thinks was given the teacher by th audience. The enrollment reach ed aa high as 83. Mr. and Mrs. Le Wakefield of Petatume,. Cel., arrived last week to spend a few weeks visiting Mrs. Wakefield's sister, Mrs. o. R. Tres is am. and other relet! vea in southern Oregon. A. B. Collett left Saturday for Aa- ton, Iowa, to spend the remainder of the summer with his parents. Mr. Collleprleet, who died recently In Medford, wss a resident here about two years and before his death lived on the Dickey place. It was were two young boys found him lck and notified authorities, who took him In an ambulance to a Medford hospital. His condition was past medical aid and he soon passed away. Mr. and Mr. Clave Wilson and Bill and Patty of Williams visited relatlvea In this district Tuesday. Bill remained to work In the harvest. Chas. Hutchison has emolovment on the von der Hellen rock crusher in tho Diamond Lake section. Mrs. John Hall was a business via-. tor In Phoenix Tuesday, as also was Miss Frances Wilson, ' Olenn Osrrett returned Monday from a few days' fishing trip at Flah Lake end reported a lucky catch, j Aa reported by M. A. Schula. a memtxr of the election board, a little more than 50 per cent of the regis- tered voters cast their ballots In ths Ssme , Valley precinct Friday. The drya lost heavily on the repeal amend- mens. Ladles Interested In the home mak ers' unit recntly organised here, should keep In mind the data for the first regular meeting, August 8, at the Same Valley sohool hotiae, where the county demonstrator will Instruct In the canning of vegetables and meats. All ladles of this seotlon are eligible to membership In th organisation, which has no dues at tached. TRUCKS USED FOR SEASONAL CROPS HELD EXEMPTED SALEM. July aa(AP) Insanity may be the cause for revocation of a oltlsen's right of franchise, but It 1 Insufficient cause for taking from h!m an engineer' certificate. This waa the opinion of Attorney Oeneral I. R. Van Winkle today. The request for such an opinion was made by Archy B. Carter, sec retary of the board of engineering examiner for Oregon. In another opinion tho attorney benral held that trucks used In seas onal crop movement, such as for sp. pie or wheat crops, are Included in the exemption clause of the - new motor truck regulstlons under the public utilities commission. The seasonal trucks therefore do not come under the new transportstlon act. The request for ths opinion was made by Herbert Hsuser, superin tendent of transportation In the utll Hlea commission. Exemption of trucks used In trans portatlon of seasonal crops from pro visions of the new transportation act, will be greeted as good news by many farmers and operators of smsll trucks In this valley. Especially by those or the Talent district, who have ask ed relief from Governor Meier from provisions of It and the produce dealers snd peddlers act, which they maintain prevent marketing of their crops. Table Rock TABLE ROCK, July 38. (Spl) Miss Gwendolyn Houston of Ksnes creek and John Wilson of Sams Val ley ware guests at R. E. Nealon's Sunday, Ivan Meyers spent last week vis. Itlng hi friend Howard McCoy of Howard district.. Thirty-five persons registered this week for free swimming lessons given by the Red Cross at Bybee bridge this week and the next. Miss Evelyn Hamilton Is the Instructor. Polly Bcherer. young dsughter of Mr. snd Mrs. Paul Bcherer, Is spend ing this week as a guest at the 8. M Tuttle home. Mr. and Mrs. R. s. Nealon and Misses June Nealon and Edith. Sage attended the reception at flanford Richardson's of Besle lane, honoring Reverend Millard and family who are leaving for Pasadena soon. . Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Messer moved to Medford this week. Mrs. A. L. Seabrooke, who was called to southern California by the serious. Illness ef her sister, Mrs. Olmstesd, writes that Mra. Olmstesd is now showing Improvement. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Lydlard and children, Mr. and Mra. Wm. Lydlard of Medford. Mr. and Mra Berthold Bsrnum of Phoenix, were Sunday guests of Mra Margaret D. Lydlard as were also Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marsh of Loe Angeles, who have speut several daya here visiting her mother. Mra Lydlard and sister Grace. Miss Hazel Csasady of Medford la spending a few dsys here with rela tives. The Nealon and Wilson threshing outfit began work Saturday, thresh ing a field of barley for Elmer Hull and then moving to the Phoenix dis trict where there Is considerable grain to be harvested. Indications point to a lighter than ususl gTaln yield here tbla year and a entailer acreage to be harvested. Army worms have not ss yetfmade their appearance here and according to County Agent Fowler they may not visit us this yesr. ' Mrs. Arietta Blghsm of the Sams Valley district, visited relatives here one day last week. Mrs. Blghsm was msklng preparation to go to San Francisco where she and her daugh ters Orace and Ruth, will visit rela- tlvee for a few weeks. Mrs. Irene Shirley of Medford vis, ited friends here Thursday. According to report one or two large real estste deals may be ah' counced here In the nesr future. Although there I a herd law '.n this district residents are continually annoyed this summer by cattl pas, turlng In the roadway. This is get ting to be quite a nuisance and his about exhausted the pstlence of msny property owners along the road who claim that soms drastlo action will be taken In the immediate fut ure unlesa this condition Is reme The hot daya of the past week have drawn many people to the river for swimming. OE301 Call for Warrant SALEM, July 38. (AP) A call for S78.450 general fund warrants stamp ed "not paid for want of funds" was Issued by the state treasurer tod-iy. The call brings In all warrant dat ed up to and including June 10. Hot? Don't know what to eat? (Mm CITY MEAT MARKET 121 No. Central. 4 FREE DELIVERIES DAILY Phono 324 IT'S A HABIT Eieryon Is acquiring jou rant think of OOOD MEAT without thinking of the rity Market, where everyone like to trad. It will pay you to get the, habit. Bacon Squares lb- 10c Cottage Butts lb. 15c Shoulder of Lamb lb- 10c Leg of Lamb 15c Veal Steak "12V2C Veal Roast lb. 9c Sirloin Steak lb. 15c Shortening 4 lbs- 35c We have s full Una of Lunch Meats, Pickle HENS FRYERS RABBITS Monarch Seed & Feed Co.'s Saturday Shopping REMINDERS PRICES FOR CASH NO DELIVERY KITCHEN QUEEN flB)tlUI? $ E 29 Guaranteed to please. Price positively raises Monday Tax goes on August 8th BUY TOMORROW SAVE! IF DAIRY Fly Spray Rrlng your own con tainer. Sold In gal. lots onljr. Gal. .... 90 CROWN LEADER Egg Mash Made by the maker or those celebrated CROWN PELLET tiKIIS. A real good egg producer. Ct. 1 75 DOG FOOD SPECIALS At Our Store Saturday OE301 O D 9 0 a SAVE AND GET ACQUAINTED With the Best Dog Foods in Town. Be Sure to Visit Our Store Saturday Rolley Barley, per 8ftck .M ., ! 85c Mill Run, per ack .... ... ... $1.10 Beet Pulp, Molasses, cwt. ..... . $1.40 Sack Twine, per pound . . . ., 60c Sack Needles, handmade split eye 50c Binder Twine, bale $4.28 HOSE SPECIAL $975 Complete rtlth all fittings M ft. lengths 91.50 for 25 feet P2 Bl Y OH in AT TUB MONARCH THE HOME OF DREAD LIKE MOTHER MADE We Stirred Up Trouble When We Praised Chilled Pineapple Pie Hoosier Apple Pie Baker Challenges the Hawaiian Chef COME to thinly of it, she may be right. We had completely forgotten those famous Indiana cheese apple pies but we remember now how when the f irst early apples were ready everybody baked cheese apple pie. Along the Wabash they wouldn't have the old settlers' picnic until apple pie time. Lots of fun, those picnics. The long tables under the syca mores the foot races the wrestling matches and, finally, dinner and some dinner. Fried chicken and everything and a big cheese apple pie in every basket. And what pie fresh, early apples with nippy cheese rolled - right into the crust. Our friend has asked us to pause in our world food tour for - a piece of this pie. Memory says we are willing. Tomorrow: Real Hoosier Cheese Apple Pie Large Size deep pie .................... mjf is. BREAD Higher flour prices and the pro cessing tax have compelled us to make a slight increase in the price of bread. Mb. Loaf... 3 for 20c lVfe-lb. loaf .....:10c V N Cigarettes, Cigars and Tobacco Chesterfields, Camels, Luckies, Old Golds Pkgr. lOt-Oarton . 99t Oremo Cigars, box 50 . $1.33 Prince Albert, Velvet, Half and Half, can H Tuxedo Tobacco, can .. r--9 Dial Tobacco, can ; 8 Advertiser, 12-oz. 3 Prince Albert, pound can 73 Star or Horse Shoe, 8-10o cuts 66 Granger Rough Out, lb. can 69t Sir Walter Raleigh, lb. can ... 79J OTHER THRIFT ITEMS Royal Club Coffee. 1-lb. vacuum can ...... Brookfield Cheese. All varieties. Half-lb, pkgs. 2 for Green Beans. Fancy Blue Lakes. 3 lbs Green Peas. 4 lbs. Green Peppers. 1 lb Large Cucumbers. 2 for Sunkist Lemons. Dozen Fancy Sunkist Oranges. Medium size. Doz Arizona Grape Fruit. 2 for Cantaloupes. Large fancy ones. 2 for 27c 25c 10c 15c 10c 5c 23c 25c 15c 15c Best Foods Mayonnaise. Pint jar Best Foods Salad Dressing. Quart jar 25c 29- Salmon. Celilo brand Colum bia River Salmon. Large flat 15-oz. cans. A Zl C 2 for Oysters. Fox Inn brand. 5-oz. can. 2 for Snowdrift Shortening. 6-lb. pail .... Wesson Oil and May onnaise Mixer. Both Van Camp's Pork and Beans. No. 1 tall can Golden West Tea Green 1-2 lb. 20c Lb . ... Orange Pekoe (for iced tea) i2lb.23. Lb.. 25' 19c 79c 49c 5c 39c 43c Prudence Corned Beef Hash. No. 2 can Jello Ice Cream Powder. 3 pkgs Diamond Crystal Salt. 2 pkgs. Calumet Baking Powder. X -lb. Ccin . Post Toasties. A fine hot weather food. Pkg .. P. & G. Finest of all laundry soaps. 10 bars Swansdown Cake Flour. Pkg Ivory Soap. Medium bar Dash, a 5-lb. pkg. of granulated soap 22c 25 c 15c 25c 7c 29c 22'2c 5c 37c EM Backing Our President 100 per cent Hours of labor, etc., will be adjusted to com ply with our President's appeal for co-operation. FOUNTAIN Turkey Dinner. A mighty fine meal ..,.:.,.,.,.r...-.,. 25c Hoosier Nippy Cheese Apple Pie a la mode . .10c Milk Shakes, double thick, any flavor, 8c, 2 for . .' .15c 6th at Central Gripe aties (Is Lytfl2ai?ill SAVING WITHOUT SELF-DENIAL. Delivery of $ 1 .00 Orders. Phones East Side 752, West Side 423 rftrrni inrinr inrini tri rn. O D o o D o o D o 4
