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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 16, 1914)
TTTE MOTIXTXC? ORIgOOftTAy, TVTgPTfESPAYV DECESfBEK 16, 1914- - V V COURT AND PENSION CHANGES INTENDED Plan Afoot to Have County Judge Handle Juvenile Work and Widows' Fund. ECONOMY PROMPTS MOVE Rearrangement "Would Do Away With Bailiff and Special Officer ' fost of Auditor May Go. Multnomah Men Active. Important changes in the organiza tion of the Multnomah County courts and a series of amendments to the wid ows' pension law are two pieces of leg islation which doubtless -will De sue treated at the forthcoming session of the General Assembly. Members of the Multnomah County delegation are Interested In the plan to rearrange the work of the judges, while the changes In the. pension law have been recommended by various organi zations 01 women. It is not proposed! to disturb the work of all the regular Circuit Judges. The suggested changes apply only to the County Judge and the Circuit Judge who presides over the Juvenile Court. Under present arrangements, it is pointed out, the County Judge does not have enough worn to -do -to Keep mm busy. He is required to handle noth ing but probate work and insane cases. Members of the Legislature will seek to have the Juvenile Court work trans ferred to the Couhty Judge. They also want to give the administration of the widows' pension law and the county relief work into his hands. Economy . In Change. While this step, it is argued, would promote efficiency in office by reliev ing the Circuit Court of its excessive burdens. It would effect considerable economy by precluding the necessity of paying an additional salary to the Cir cuit Judge who handles the Juvenile Court work. It has been suggested, also, that the Legislature abolish the offices of bailiff and special officer now connected with the County Court. It is declared that the bailiff is not necessary at all, as there are no juries for him to handle, and that the work now done by the special officer in caring for Insane per sons can be done by the Sheriff's of fice. Under the Supreme Court's recent in terpretation of the law, T. J. Cleeton will continue his term as County Judge for two more years. Members of the Multnomah County delegation fear that he will not have Enough work to do in that time to earn his salary, so are ar ranging to transfer some of the work now handled by Circuit Judge Gatens to Judge Cleeton's department. Judge Gatens presides over the Juvenile Court and administers the widows' pension law. He performs these duties In addition to his regular duties as Circuit Judge and receives extra re muneration. Shifting of Work Planned. It is the plan of the Multnomah legis lators to save Judge Gatens a lot of time and incidentally the county a sum of money by giving his excessive duties over to Judge Cleeton. thereby provid ing Judge Cleeton with enough work to keep his time constantly occupied. While these changes In the courts are being considered, the plan to abolish the office of County Auditor also is meeting with much favor. It "is argued that the County Auditor la a superfluous official and that all the work he does can be performed by a deputy In the County Clerk's office. Many legislators believe that this ar rangement not only would promote efficiency, but save money. - i It is apparent that several important changes, in the widows' pension bill will be suggested as soon as the Leg islature meets. It is aimed particular ly to make it possible for a mother to draw a pension while she is work ing away from home for the support of her children. The present law is said to be not clear on that point. While one of the cardinal objects of the law Is to keep mother and children together, it has been found, in practice, that the mother frequently Is required to go away from home for short periods at a time to earn sufficient funds to ' maintain the children properly. Penalties for fraud in .procuring pensions and a maximum limit of $40 a month are among the other provisions Included in the proposed amendment. " Senator T. I Perkins, of Multnomah County has been delegated by Billy B. Van, the vaudeville actor, to present to the Legislature . his bill giving actors, traveling salesmen and other itinerants, who have registered in their respective home counties, the right to vote on National issues regardless of where they are on election day. Mr. Van addressed several members of the Multnomah delegation at their meeting last week.. - All were Impressed with the merits of his plan. Before he left the city last week the actor asked Senator Perkins to handle the bill for him. He will seek similar leg islation in other states. Mr. Van declares that there are more than 100,000 actors in the United States who virtually are disfranchised. He declares that they are, as a rule, an intelligent class of Individuals and in many cases taxpayers with families de pendent upon them. His plan provides for every aetor or ether traveler desiring to take ad vantage of the provisions' of this law to register in his respective home and receive a card from the County Clerk or other official testifying to the fact that he has registered. Upon presen tation of this and identification of the holder by-two qualified electors, the election officials would be required to allow the holder -to vote for Presiden-; tial electors. . Minnesota already has such a law. .' . . Members of the Republican County Committee are working on a plan that will make their organization perma- j nent. They are soliciting subscrip tions from precinct and sub-precinct committeemen with the idea of ob taining enough money to retain per manent headquarters and pay a secre tary. Contributions on the part of the committee members are voluntary. : O. H. Star&q, of Portland, is the latest applicant for the office of sergeant-at-arms In the House. Joseph F. Singer, of Portland who had the place at the 1913 session, is ' the leading candidate and has much support in Multnomah County and outside. Other aspirants for the same plum are Tom Bruce, of Portland, and Will E. Mendenhall, of Sheridan. Publio accountants In various parts of the state, but particularly in Port land, are asking members of the Legis lature to change the law that now makes it Incumbent upon deputies from the office of the State Insurance Com missioner to make special audits of the books of various state and county offi cials. The accountants think this work should be parceled out among their number. W. R- Burner, who was calendar clerk of the House at the last legislative ees- I " . ... i , . : : - ' : : : . . . . -i gfjflll Double Stamps i - slon, is a candidate for the same place again, A movement is on foot among Re publicans in Chehalis County, Washing ton, to organize a number of young men's-, Republican clubs subsidiary to the regular county organization. It is proposed to maintain these clubs on a permanent basis so that they will be able to take part in all political cam paigns in which party politics is a factor,.- ' POMONA GRANGE TO MEET Hard-Surfacing Columbia Boulevard to Be Considered. The quarterly meeting of Pomona Grange will be held today, in Evening Star Grange Hall, on Section Line road. In the forenoon, resolutions to bond Multnomah County to hard-surface Co lumbia boulevard and other. roads will be considered. In the afternoon, the programme will be in charge of Mis8 Willda Buckman. W. D. Wheelwright will speak on "War Conditions in Europe." H. E. Davis, OREGON - PIOSEER OF 1853 BVHIED YESTEHD1Y. if'" f?'" Mrs. Anna Marilda Tucker. Mrs. Anna Marilda Tucker, an Oregon pioneer of 1853, died Sun day at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Martha J. King, 617 Salmon street. Mrs. Tucker was born in In diana, on May 28, 1831. She crossed the plains to Oregon with her husband, Joseph Severe Tucker, in 1853. They settled on a homestead which is new part of the City of Portland. Mr. Tucker died in 1876. With her daughter, Mrs. Tucker moved to Lake County the following year. She remained there until 1891, when she returned to Port-, land to make her home with Mrs. King. Mrs. Tucker is survived by the following children: Mrs. Alice Emmaline Cummlngs and Mrs. King, of Portland; John .W. Tucker, of Santa Barbara, Cal Mrs.- Mary Frances Parkejf" of Los Angeles, and William Henry Tucker and Mrs. Lillian Hadley, of Paisley, Or. - The funeral was held yesterday at 2 o'clock from 617 Salmon street. , - . president of Gresham Fruitgrowers' Association, will speak on "Butter Making." George W. Stanleton will tell of the "Co-operative Cannerv at Gresham." Officers will be elected. CATHOLIC FORESTERS MEET Courts Initiate 35 and Bestow 200 Degrees of Exalted Membership. The joint initiation of 35 candidates for the several subordinate courts of the Catholic Order of Foresters took place Sunday night under the auspices of Cathedral Court. The degree of exalted membershlD was conferred on. 200 members. Drill work was directed by State Chief Ranger Malley. Treasurer Breedlow and J. J. Kenney, of the Immaculate Heart Court. First prize was awarded T. i. Malloney as champion candidate in third degree. After the initiations about 200 Fores ters enjoyed a banquet. it un join Our Christmas Savings Club Starts Monday . . Yon will need .money next Christmas. Why not start saving now? All that is necessary .to become a member is to come to the bank, ask to be enrolled and make the first week's pay ment, or more if' you wish. After that you can pay weekly or in - advance for as many weeks as you desire. All deposits will be held until two weeks before Christmas, when you will receive a check for the full amount, and, if you have made all pay- -ments regularly or in advance, 4 per cent in- terest will be. added. , The payments are small and can be easily kept up. . - Young or old are wel come. Call, write or 'phone for. particulars. , MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK 4th, and Washington Sts. AUDayTodaylVith M fill Tpft Cash Purchases Made in "lllllL iLJJ frJtF9lL Store Closes 6 P. M.-Do Your Shopping Early e Bay Santa Claus Will entertain the chil dren in Toyland, on the fourth floor this after noon from 2 to 5. Let the little folks come and nJoy the sights In Port land's Greatest Toy Store. ALL ARE WELCOME. Olds9 W or imam & King Reliable Merchandise Reliable Methods Pacific Phone Marshall 4800 V Home Phone A 6231 Merchandise Bonds O. W. & K. Merchandise or Glove Bonds make ideal gifts for men. women or children. Is aued in any amount. Good in all departments. Complete Line Solid Gold Jewelry at Lowest Prices. Department on the Main Floor. Parcels Checked and Held Until Called For Free" of Charge. Make Use of This Service. Branch Postoffice on Main Floor. Parcels Wrapped and Stamped Ready for Mailing. Furniture, Carpets,-Draperies, Bugs, Bedding, Etc. Com plete Stocks on 3d Floor. Economy 'Sales for Todatg ! Shop in Basement Wednesday and. Share in These Splendid Savings! "IX THE BASEMENT ISDERPRICB STORE" Women's and Misse.sr $l 6.50 Coats $7.75 Basement Great Clearing Sale -of 162 Coats at less than cost of production a price which is ridiculously low when style and quality is considered. This is one of the most remarkable Coat sales we have ever announced, and they are sure to be snapped up in a hurry. Handsomely T ij C m m m Double Stamps With Basement CashPnrchases Today. tailored and extra good, grade materials. Women's Garments Women's $15.00 - Tailored Suits $3 $3.50 to $5.00 Bath Robes $2.98 $3.50 to $4 Silk Petticoats $2.29 $7.50 to $10 Dress Skirts at $3.98 $25 Plush, Velvet Coats $12.98 Sample Sweaters to $3.50 at $1.98 $i.ou Long nan'lette Kimonos Coats up to $16.50 Girls' Garments Girls' $10 Coats, special at $3.98 Girls' Wool Sweaters, to 34, 980 Girls' Attractive Dresses, 6-14, 980 Girls' $1 Galatea Wash Dresses 590 Girls $1.75 Wool Dresses, 2-6 980 Girls' 75c Wash Dresses, 2 to 6, 550 Girls' $2.50 Wool Dresses at $1.48 Basement Sale of Aprons and Handkerchiefs Women's 75c Fancy Aprons priced special ; now at only Women's 35c Fancy Aprons priced speciatnow at only women's oOc f ancy Aprons priced special now at only Cnildren's oUc Imdergarten Aprons now at low price of 59c 25c 35c 39c Women's Initial Handker chiefs, 3 in box for only women s JJine Sheer Initial Kerchiefs, box of three for Women's Sheer Initial Ker chiefsbox of 6 for only Women's Sheer Initial Ker chiefs, box of 6 for only 19c 25c 33c 49 c BA S E MEXT $5 to $7 Hats x Basement Good quality velvets and plushes. Trimmed with flowers, ribbons, plumes - and other novelties. Good assortment of popular styles, including ofose fitting turbans .'in black and sea sonable colors." Hats priced here tofore- up to $5.00 C9 Y)A and $7.00. fecial P&mlJU Children's Hats At 69c ' Basement Many of these are worth up to' 2.50. food quality felts', velvets and corduroys. Some trimmed, others ready to wear. Your choice at'' Doll Hats for 19c Basement Attractive 1 $ t t 1 e pressed shapes for dollies. . , We have these in all sizes and 'all colors. Buy them today f Qs at the very low price of C "BASEMENT IXDEHPRICE STORE" $1.50 and $2 Corsets 98c , ' Women's $1.75 Umbrellas 98c Basement Special purchaser and sale of 600 pairs Women's Corsets. All new models, including front lace.x Made of excellent materials and perfect fitting. Complete range of all sizes up to Q Q 30. $1.50 and $2 Corsets vOt Basement -Women's 26-inch Um brellas, with guaranteed rainproof cover and strong steel frame and rods.' Shown in many attractive style handles. Standard $1.50 and $1.75 grades. Priced very C)Qg special today at onlyOC Underwear and Hosiery Bargains Double Stamps All Day Today Women's 25c Seamless Wool Hose now 190 Women's Black Split Sole Sose now 12XA0 Women's 25c ."Everlasting" Hose, pair, 170 Women's 75c Silk Hose "Seconds," at 390 Women's $1.25 Union Suits, extra sizes, 790 -Women's. $1.25 Wool Vests and Pants at 790 Women's 50c Vests and Pants now at 350 Child 's-Black or. Tan Ribbed Hose, pair, 90 Child's 25c Woolen Hose, all sizes, pair, 170 Infants' 15c Black or Colored Hose, pair, 110 Hundreds of Other Bargains Equally as, At tractive Are to Be Found iu These Departments BASEMENT IQc Toilet Paper 5c Basement -. Excellent quality tissue paper full 10Q0 sheets to the rolL Not more than 20 rolls sold to a customer. Stand ard 10c paper. On spe- CZg cial sale for today, roll-'' BASEMENT Sale of Ribbons 25c Taffeta Ribbons, yard, 190 35c Fancy Ribbons, yard, 250 19o Fancy Ribbons, yard, 140 Colored Velvet Ribbons - at U B-in. Satin Taffeta Ribbon 250 5-in. Satin Taffeta Ribbon 210 5-inch Moire Ribbons, vd., 190 $2.5Q Dolls at $1.49 Basement Full-jointed "Dolls, 24 inches high. Sleeping eyes, long curly hair, shoes and stock i n g s. Standard CP t i Q $2.50 quality for Wis $1 Steel Savings Banks, 500 75c Folding Doll Beds at 5O0 75c Dressed Dolls, special, 590 BASEMENT For Men! Useful Gifts Specials Basement Timely sale of men's needs appropriate for Christmas gifts. Double Stamps with cash purchases made in the Basement. Men's $1.5Q Shirts at 79c Men 's Shirts of extra good qual ity percales and madras. Plain and plaited bosoms, with' at tached cuffs. Shown in variety of attractive new patterns and dependable colorines. Sizes 14 to 17. Regular $1.25 f7Cbr and $1.50 Shirts now at Men's Ties 19c Basement Thousands of Men's Four-in-Hand Ties in ' this big special lot. Supply your holi day needs here today and you'll save about half. Excellent qual ity, silks and good colorings. Priced very special for "f C$g today at low price, ea. Men's 25c Cashmere Hose 190 Men's $1.25 .Wool Flannel Shirts on sale now at only 980 Heavy Outing Flannel Night shirts, cut full and long, 630 $1.25 Outing Flannel Pajamas on special sale today: for 9S0 Men's $3.50 Sweater! Coats on special sale for today $1.98 Men's $2.50 Sweater Coats on special sale for today $1.29 Men's 85c Wool Fleeced Un derwear on sale now at G30 Boys' Outing Flannel Night shirts on special sale at 480 Necktie and Hose Sets at 500 Necktie in fancy Xmas box 250 Men's 25c Kerchiefs' 3 for 50c Basement Men's fine, sheer, pure linen Handkerchiefs, with narrow hemstitched borders. These are full standard sizes and are the regular-' 25c quality. Buy for Christmas gifts Clfkg now. Special, three, for "IN THE BASEMENT" $4 Wool Blankets At $2.48 Basement Full-size 'Wool Blankets in neat check patterns. Weight full 4 pounds to the pair. Soft finish. Stand ard $4.00 Blankets on gg AQ special sale at," the pair P0 $3.50 to $5.00 Woo Blankets, $2,98 Full sizes ill gray or vicuna. Mill sec onds, with slight- imperfections. Regl ular $J.ou to $o.uu tuan- trp )J3 kets. Special, the pair PfS70 Full size Cotton Blankets at $1.39 60-in. Mercerized Table Damask 37V20 17x17 Mercerized "Napkins, doz., 750 Hemstitched Damask Towels at 190 Full sizes Bedspreads, special, $1.69 48x48-in. Dresser Scarfs, special, 550 27-in. "Daisy" Outing Flannel 100 36-in. Colored Outing Flannels, mill Ends, on sale for today, the yard, 80 "BASEMENT UNDERPRICE STORE Xmas Slippers and Shoes Reduced - Don't Overlook These Extraordinary Offerings Men's and Women's 50c Carpet Slippers at 290. Women's Siesta Slippers, lambs' wool soles, 790 Women's Fine Kid Juliets, $1.75 grade, $1.29 Women's Felt Juliets, hand-turned soles, 980 Women's Strap Sandals, special, pair, $1.48 Men's Everett Style -House Slippers, pair, 690. Men's $1.50 Gray or Black'Felt Slippers at 980 fWomen's,$3.OO Comfort Shoes, the pair, $1.98 Men's Dress or Work Shoes, lace, button, $2.98 Boys' and Youths' Shoes, special, pair, $1.98 Misses' Shoes, patent or gunmetal, pair, $1.69 Standard makes Little Gents' Shoe3, pr., $1.69 Children's Shoes, patent or gunmetal, pr., $1.48 Odd lines Women's and Children's Shoes, 980 Double Stamps With All Cash Purchases in the Basement Today "BASEMENT UNDERPRICE STORE" $1, $1.25 Fancy Silks at 59c Beautiful fancy Silks suitable for dresses, waists, . petticoats, linings and Christmas faricywofli. 24 and 27-inch widths, in various popular weaves ahd great variety of patterns and colors. Standard $1.25 to $1.50ff'Q Silks. On special sale today at . the very low price of, the yard ?'. 50c Jap. Silks in black, white and all colors, special at only, the yard 390 $1.25 -All-Wool Broadcloth, 52 inches wide, black and colors, the yard, 980 "BASEMENT" Fancy baskets At 49c ? Basement Manufacturer's sample line of faney Baskets on sale at a very special price. Small and large sizes in' various styles and shapes. Mostly in fancy colors. Dainty for gift-giving. Baskets worth iCkg np to $1.50.-, Choice at c- Women's 98c Leather Handbags, in new styles and shapes, -now at 490 Women's $1.50 Handbags now 980 Women's 50c Fancy Neckwear 250 10c Torchon Laces, special, yd., 50 "IN THE BASEMENT UNDERPRICE STORE" $1.35 Guernsey Casserole Sets Only 95c Casserole Stand Not Included, in Set. $1.00" Wine Set,' one decanter, 6 wine glasses and tray,- on sale at 500 $1.00 Whisky Set, one whisky jug, six -glasses and tray, special, 5O0 36-piece White Semi-Porcelain Din ner Sets, fancy shape, now at $1.97 36-piece Decorated White' Semi-Porcelain Fancy Dinner Sets at $2.78 $2.40 Stag Handle Carving Sets, three pieces, on special saie now at Jpx.aa Odd lines Decorated Turkey Dishes on sale now at special reduced prices. Standard $1.90 Dishes now S1.25 Standard $3.00 .Dishes now $1.50 Special sale of Aluminum Roasters. $1-25 Roasters, 8-lb. Roast, " 990 $3.40 Roasters, 12-lb. Roast, $2.70 $3.95 Roafters, 16-lb. Roast, $3.15 75c Crown Roasters, 10x14 in., 5O0 90c Crowa Roasters, 11x16 in.. 6O0 $1.50 Casserole Sets at $1.15 Basement These prices do not include Casserole Stands. $1.35 Setonsists of one seven-iijch Casserole Dish two eight-inch bakers and six custard cupsQCT-, (without stand), special today atC $1.50 Set one eight-inch Casserole-1 two nine -inch bakers-: six cus- jp t ff . lards (without stand), special PJ.JLiiy $1.00 Crwn Roasters, 12xl7-in., 650 $1.15 Crown Roasters, 12xl9-in., 750 $125 Royal Roasters, 12x1 7-in.. 75 $1.40 Royal Roasters, 12xl9-in., 850 $1.80 Royal Roasters, 16x20-in., $1 $1.15 Royal Roasters, 12xl2-in., 650 75c Brass Smoking Sets ash tray, cigar and mabch holder special, 5O0 $1.35 Military rBrush Sets at 950 $2.00 Military Brush Sets at $1.25 Special Bargain Tables of Fancy China Choice at !Oc,15cf 20c and 25c Manicure Sets at V2 Price Bargain Circle 1st Floor V2 Price A rare opportunity to select, high-grade Manicure Sets of Parisian ivory, -pearl and ebony at exactly one-half reg ular prices. Put up in leather cases. Prices range from $1.00 up to $10. On sale now $6 Toilet Sets $3.50 Bi Bargain Circle, First Floor Fine quadruple silver - plate Toilet Sets comb,' brush and mirror. X rench gray or bright imish. $4.o0 to $6.00 Sets now o j "- ""e"!- $3.50 15"- 'ji2'-$i5 S,i J!" acc 3 S1.5Q to $2 Shaving Mirrors $1 50c Picture Frames 25c Main Floor Men's silver plated and nickel - plated Shaving Mirror Sets, consist ing of mirror, cup and brush. Also dressing mirrors. Very attractive gifts. Regular $1.50 hnd $2.00 C7 tkf grade. Special PJLmUU $2.5Q Beaded Bags for $1.00 Main Floor 1000 Picture Frames in assorted styles and sizes. Nickel finish and will not tarnish. These make dainty gifts. Standard 50c Frames. You may choose them today at-onlyOT, the "low price of, ea. $2.QO Hand Mirrors $1 .GO Main Floor Women's genu ine Imported Beaded Bags in beautiful new designs and latest sizes and shapes. Bags in this special lot worth up to $2.50. Spe- fi? 7 fkf cial today only pJLJJ Entire Stock Jewel Cases now 12 Price Main Floor Dainty Hand Mirrors, with ebony, rose wood and mahogany backs. Shown in assorted stj-les and 6izes. Mirrors selling here tofore up to $2. f " ")" Special now atV--W