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LONG FILIBUSTER
Senate Adjourns After
54-Hour Session
PHYSICAL STRAIN ENORMOUS
Administration Will Not Admit
Cause Is Lost.
HOUSE MAY MAKE FIGHT
j:lra Session Regarded by Many as
Inevitable, but Sentiment Is De
clared to Re Growing Ttiat One
should Be Avoided.
' WASHINGTON'. Feb. 10. Republican
and Pemocratic Senators who oppose
the Government ship purchase bill,
aided by Senators N'orria and Kenyon.
Progressive Republicans, who have
a'ood by the bill, forced an adjourn
ment tonight of the longest continuous
session in the history of the Senate
ml made more uncertain than ever
the fate of the measure which the Ad
ministration has so urgently pressed
Oil Congress.
On the adjournment, after 54 hours
and 11 minutes of continuous debate,
leading members of both houses of
Congress conceded that an extra ses
sion to be called coon after March 4
seemed inevitable. There were some,
however, who still hoped that there yet
might he time to dispose of appropria
tion bills and the ship purchase measure-
in some form before adjournment.
Administration Stilt Hopeful.
Adjournment came on a motion made
ly t-enator O'Gorman, which prevailed
by 48 to 46, after Senator Norrls, de
ploring the fatiguing filibuster, had
yiroclaimed his conclusion that oppo
nents of the ship purchase bill could
filibuster 1 to its death.
Disappointed over the loss of sup
port from the Progressive Republicans,
but still hopeful that something yet
could be done to save the bill. Admin
istration leaders of the Senate would
rot admit tonight that the cause was
lost. Anticipating a break in the Sen
ate. President Wilson had been con
ferring throughout the day w ith House
leaders on plans of getting the bill
before the House, and such course may
be taken, though the Senate Republi
cans insist that their fight will con
tinue until the end of the session, no
matter what the Administration forces
may accomplish on the House side.
Plana Laid for Today.
The plan of Administration leaders
for tomorrow is to press Senator Fletch
er's motion to recommit the ship pur
chase bill with instructions for its
amendment to satisfy Republican pro
prefsives. It is conceded to be prob
able, however, that this motion to re
commit the hill to the commerce com
mittee without instructions will pre
vail. Senator Kenyon will vote for the
latter motion and Senator N'orris is ex
pected to do so also, in view of his
announced position tonight. That would
give tho opposition a majority of one,
with every Senator voting.
Insurgent Democrats today, led by
Fenator Hardwick, sought to effect a
rompromise with their colleagues by
which the party could bo united in a
renewed effort to pass the bill. Chances
for the success of this move could not
be predicted tonight. The plan sug
Kestid is that the warring Democrats
hold a conference after the recommit
ment of the bill. Some of the insur
gents then would propose that the bill
be am;nded to provide that the pro
posed Government ship purchase enter
prise would terminate at a stated period
after the close of the European war.
and that purchase of interned ships of
belligerents be prohibited.
Gain OrTaet hr l.ossf.
If the Democrats united on such a
proposal it would drive away from the
bill progressive Republicans, who favor
Government ownership, but, on the
other hand, there is hope that it might
slop the Republican filibuster against
the measure.
Some of the Republican leader?, when
approached by insurgent Democrats to
day, admitted that the proposal would
remove the most objectionable features
ft the bill.
Senator Fletcher, in charge of the bill
for the Administration, said that the
Administration forces appeared to be
defeated In their effort to recommit the
bill with Instructions. He added that
tomorrow Senator Gore's motion to dis
charge the commerce committee from
li is substitute bill would be in order.
Opposition Senators, however, insisted
that such a motion would be defeated
If pressed. In this case the fate of the
bill must hinge either on a reconcilia
tion of 'the Democrats or procedure In
the House. There is also a strong
probability that a motion may prevail
after recommittrncnt of thu ship pur
chase bill to take up the postofflce ap
propriation bill.
O'Gorman Thlnka Measure Dead.
Senator O'Gorman. one of the Demo
cratic insurgents, said tonight that the
action of the Senate, in his opinion,
meant the death of the ship purchase
measure.
While Democratic Senators are de
liberating on the next move to be made,
House Democrats may take up the
fight. To this end President Wilson
today held a scries of conferences w ith
House members. Including Representa
tives Underwood, Kitchln. Henry, Alex-
EXHAUSTION
PRETTY GIRL TAKES
THIEF AFTER RACE
COLORADO'S EX-CHAMPION" ON
TRACK HAS CSE FOR SPEED.
John Joliann, 50, Pursued for Sev
eral Blocks, Bounds Into Arms
ot Woman and Is Arrested.
SEATTLE, Wash.. Feb. 10. (Spe
cial.) Ruby Manning, 20 years old.
one of the prettiest saleswomen in a
10-cen.t store on Second avenue, today
captured single-handed, after chasing
through downtown streets, John
Johann. 50 years old, who is now In
the. City Jail, charged with shop
lifting. Miss Manning, who was the cham
pion girl amateur sprinter of Colorado
three vears ago. is a petite blond, with
decidedly sharp blue eyes. Today, when
she noticed an elderly man thrust a
tie in bis pocket, turn and walk rap
idly to the door, sne criea -top wi
thief!" The latter, realizing he had
been detected, ran to Union street and
turned west.
Miss Manning, taking a short cut,
ran to the Arcade building elevator
and was dropped to the Flrst-averue
entrance.
tnhann Xn.iiAd smith on First avenue.
Shouting "Stop thief!" Miss Manning
sprinted, followed him down tne university-street
stairs to Western avenue.
At Seneca street Johann tried to
force his way into a locked door, and
as he rebounded, fell into the out
stretched arms of the nervy girl. A
few seconds later a crowd of 300 per
sons, attracted by the girl's cries, came
up and attempted to take charge of
him.
"I guess not," Miss Manning said.
"I'll take him back to the store my
self." This she proceeded to do. The
tie was found in the gutter on West
ern avenue.
BOMBS FIND SECRET STORE
Allies Aviators Make Successful
Raid on Dusscldorf.
LONDON". Feb. II. A dispatch to the
Da iiv TeleeraDh from Rotterdam re
ports a successful air raid by the allies
over Dusseldorf,
"The Germans," according to the
correspondent, "fearing such a raid at
Dusseldorf, recently built a secret
storehouse some distance away from
the arsenal. Into which war material
and explosives from the arsenal were
moved. The raiders discovered this
store and dropped bombs on and set
fire to it."
WILHELMINA CARGO HELD
Britain to Release Vessel 'When She
Has Been Discharged.
LONDON. Feb. 10. The British For
eign Office, after an inquiry, has de
cided that the cargo of the American
steamship Wllhelmlna must go through
a prize court. The ship may depart
from Falmouth as soon as the cargo is
discharged.
It is officially confirmed that the
Wilhelmina was neither convoyed nor
ordered into Falmouth, but was com
pelled to make that port because ot
damage suffered In storms while cross
ing the Atlantic.
DUCHESS SPURNS KAISER
Violation of Luxemburg by Germans
Still Rankles Deeply.
LONDON, Feb. 10. A dispatch to the
Dally Express from Geneva says:
"The Grand Duchess of Luxemburg,
still Incensed over Germany's violation
of the Grand Duchy, refuses to leave
her palace and thus avoids meeting any
of the German officers or men in the
streets."
The correspondent adds th?t the
Duchess refused a special invitation to
visit Enoperor William on his birth
day. THREE RULERS MEET AGAIN
Scandinavian Kingdoms' Heads to
ConTer on Latent War Questions.
BERLIN. Feb. 10. (Via wireless to
Sayville, N. Y.) Tno Overseas News
Agency says that, according to a
Copenhagen dispatch received in Berlin,
the rulers of the three Scandinavian
kngdoms will hold another conference.
The questions considered will be
floating mines, Germany's declaration
of a sea war zone and the British
Admiralty's views as to the use of
neutral flags.
TAILORS BRAVE ICY WINDS
To Show Spring and Summer Styles
Delegates Parade in Silks.
CHICAGO. Feb. 10. Fourteen tailors,
delegates to the convention of the
National Association of Merchant Tai
lors, paraded today in Michigan avenue
clad in Summer suits of snowy flannel
or creamy silk. The fearless ones un
mindful of the icy wind off the lake,
wore straw hats and low canvas shoes,
and shivered in the Winter sunlight.
The display was of new styles in
men's garments for Spring and Summer.
GERMANS LOSE BALLOON
French Say Signal Craft Was De
stroyed by Atiator.
PARIS, Feb. 10. A semi-official note
says:
"In the region of Cagny. one of our
aviators has destroyed a signal balloon.
. rrnrman aernntane has been brought
down near Verdun. The pilot. Lieuten
ant von Hidden, had, in September,
thrown bombs on Paris and proclama
tions inviting Parisians to surrender."
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TEACHER-WIFE SUES
TO GET-PLACE BACK
Discharge for Marriage
Resented.
HUSBAND IS HER ATTORNEY
Mrs. Maud L. Richards, of
Trade School, Complains.
BRIDE HAS LIFE DIPLOMA
Plaintiff. Formerly Miss Marsh,
Ousted Day After Wedding, In
Action Against School Board
Alleges Discrimination.
Mandamus proceedings against the
Board of Education were started yes
terday by Mrs. Maud L. Richards, for
merly English teacher in the Trade
School, who was summarily removed
from her position by City Superintend
ent L. R. Alderman on January 5 when
he discovered she had been married the
day before.
Mrs. Richards brought the suit
through her husband, Oren R. Richards,
who is a member of the law firm of
Richards & Richards, 415 Abington
hniMinir The case will be set today
and probably will be heard within a
few days. Mrs. Richards seeks to have
her position restored.
Mrs. Richards formerly was Miss
Maud L. Marsh. For four years she
had been a teacher at the Trade School.
ied January 4. and imme
diately notified Superintendent Alder
man. She reported for duty the follow
ing morning, and taught her classes
until nearly 12 o'clock, when Mr. Alder
man sent word that her services were
no longer required, and a new teacher
was put in her place.
Lawyer Husband Protests.
When questioned yesterday, Mrs.
Richards declined to reply, but referred
to her husband, who has delved deeply
into the inn' on the subject.
"Mrs. Richards wanted to finish the
school year, at least." he said. "We
object strongly to the summary dis
rnisnal without charges and without
cause. We presented a petition for re
instatement to the Board, and it was
ignored. We tried in every manner
possible to settle the case peaceably,
but the school authorities ignored us
at every turn. We were not even given
a hearing.
"Now we are going after them in
court. AVe have ti-e law on our side
and we are going to give them all they
want."
Mrs. Richards holds a life diploma.
After the passage of the school law
amendments by the 1'913 Legislature,
argues Mr. Richards, she automatically
became a permanent teacher, for she
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INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
The Weather.
YESTERDAY'S Maximum temperature, 63.S
degrees; minimum. 3S.S decree.
TODAY'S Fair; variable winds.
Xieg-islaturea.
Senator Barrett suddenly introduces 10 con
solidation bills, all bearine approval of
Senate committee. Pas 3.
Two McArdle bills passed by Washington
Senate, but amendment oC one is forced.
Page 5.
House passes all of new bank act but salary
rise for State Bank Examiner. Page 4.
Senate passes Mr. Moser's school bill for
Portland. Page 0.
Idaho House passes state-wide prohibition
bill. Pae 5.
Senate Judiciary committee unanimous In
favoring bill wnicn privileges viu
manufacturers in state and county bids.
Page 4.
War.
Mine throwing and artillery engagements
feature deadlock on western front.
Page 2.
Battle without precedent In history fought
in Carpathians. Page 2.
Existence of strong party in France in favor
of accepting peace terms is revealed.
Page 2.
iNatlonal.
Exhausted Senators take recess after 54
hour session. Page 1.
Domestic.
Railroad manager says many officials re
reive less pay than men under them.
Page 2.
Plumbers placed on trial on charges of re
straining trade. Page 3.
Five more Indiana" candidates arrested for
election frauds. Page 4.
Mexico.
President Wilson selects another personal
envoy to interview Mexican leaders.
Page 3.
Sports.
Wolter also wants more money to p.lay with
Los Anseles. Page 14.
Columbia beats Lincoln High. 4 to 1, In
second interscholastic soccer match of
season. Page 14.
Commercial and Marine.
Selling pressure weakens wheat and oats in
local market. Page 19.
Large increase reported in steel corpora
tion's January tonnage. Page 19.
Order received for conference to adopt Brit
ish ship loading requirements. Page 18.
raclfic Northwest.
Slayer of Ralph Brown convicted of second-decree
murder at The Dalles. Page 7.
Pretty Seattle saleswoman speeds after flee
ing thief ana captures mm. rage i.
Portland and Vicinity.
City contractors may be compelled to have
&i minimum lor labor. age xa.
Bayocean buyer gets judgment in full for
lot sold by I. B. Potter Realty Company.
Page 8.
Striking film representations delight thea
ter attendants. Page 15.
Senator Chamberlain refuses Chamber's re
quest for ship relief measure. rage 19.
Church hearing grows into battle of wits.
Page 13.
Thirty-three women busy clothing Belgians
win own families' looa. rage .
Travel to pacific Coast already noted by
railroads. Page 3B,
Mrs. Maud L. Richards, grade school teacher
discharged for marrying, sues ocnuoi
Board to regain place. Page 1.
Alma Gluck, who sings here tonight, is real
one. Page S.
Weather report, data, and forecast. Pago 19.
KARM0 SAILORS DESERT
Captain Absent, Part of Crew Loads
' Boat With Food and Leaves.
ASTORIA. Or., Feb. 10. (Special.)
Some time during last night eight sail
ors on the Norwegian bark Karmo, in
cluding the six mutineers who have
been causing trouble ever since the
vessel has been in port, escaped.
The bark is lying in the lower harbor
and, taking advantage of the absence
of the captain, who was ashore, the
men stole one of the vessel's boats and,
after stocking it with provisions, pulled
away. They are believed to have
headed for the Washington shore.
The report of the desertion was re
ceived tonight from Captain Wii klund,
of the Toint Adams coast guard crew,
who went out to tho vessel in anewer
to the signals of distress she was fly
ing. STILL GOING UP.
KUbblA UUP
OF WSATTLE
Domination Oyer Ger
mans Asserted
FOE'S BRAVERY IS CONCEDED
Petrograd Declares Its 700
Mile Front Is Intact.
COUNCIL HELD TOO LATE
Czar's Strategists Hear Kaiser Has
Called "Generals Together, but
Assert Nothing hut Chance
Can "Repair Fortunes.
fSpecial cable to the New York World.
Copyrlsht, 1915. by the Press Publishing
company. fuonsneo. oy Hii.iigcii'i'
PETROGRAD, Feb. 10. Russia flnal-
lv ha a establisned its superiority as
fighting power over Germany, high
military observers here say, and the
turning point of the war on ine xtu
Qinn aitx Yiaa rtnwr been reached.
While the German soldiers and the
minor commands continue to fight with
courage and determination mat is ai
most superhuman. It Is evident. 1
those who are -in a position to kno
to
w
that the German plans nave gone
to
pieces.
German Failure Asserted.
TH linllnm has fallen OUt of th
German campaign, these experts say,
and all that the Germans are now seen
ing to accomplish is to cover the fail
nr tlioit dtrateeric nlan or nossibl:
,1. Kor.,.A nf anv ndenuate nlan by
frantic rushes at a' frightful cost in
every direction.
The steady forward movement of the
Russians in East Prussia, tne great, aa
vance over the difficult territory north
r ti.a ir,w..r viwtnla. on the left DanK
the defeat of the Germans' attacks
around Boizlmow and finally tne oe
fmt of German divisions in the Car
patliians, all occurring simultaneously.
they declare, prove tins.
War' Council Called Too I. ate.
The news has reached here that an
other of those fateful councils of the
npraiR of wars has been held m tier
lin by the Emperor. It Is too late, for
neither the Russian commander-in-chief
nor the Anglo-French Generals
.iii rrivt awav anv chances and notn.'
Ing else can now repair matters for the
Germans. According to opinion here
they are mastered on this side, and
further proceedings for another few
pFks will co as Russia wius.
War can be won only by unity of
purpose. The liermans, comment in
their supremacy, despised this funda
mental truth months ago, namely, when
they slackened the attempts to crush
irvanr-,, in order to save Koenigsberg
and clear the Russians out of East
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Wednesdays War Moves!
I NDF.Il mid-Winter conditions the
U Russian and Austro - German
armies are fighting another series of
battles for possession of the Carpathian
passes, which will decide whether the
Russian troops will begin another in
vasion of Hungary or be compelled to
evacuate part of Gallcla, as they have
done Bukowina.
The Russians have issued two offi
cial reports of the operations, accord
ing to which they have thus far had
all the better of the fighting. Their
right wing, at any rate, has succeeded
in crossing the mountains, for it has
been engaged in a battle near Bartfcld
and Svidnik, which are on the Hungar
ian side of the Carpathians, and on the
edge of the plains which sweep down
to Budapest.
This army, too. threatens the rear of
the Austro-Germans, who, having en
tered Lupkow Pass to the east, have
suffered severe loses In a battle with
another Russian force which wa wait
ing for them there.
The hardest fighting, however, has
taken place on the Galician side of
Tukholka Pass, where on Sunday the
Austro-Germans captured the heights
in the region of Koziouwka, only to
be driven from them after a bayonet
fight, which the Russian report de
scribes as being "without precedent in
history."
The battle Is said by correspondents
to have been terrific. The Germans
brought up their best reinforcements
to aid the Austrian army and them
selves led the attack. Backed by heavy
artillery they assaulted the Russian
position on the heights of Koziouwka,
but found themselves under an enfilad
ing fire from the Russians on parallel
hills and were cut otf i'rom the main
German column. They were then at
tacked by the Russian infantry, who
drove them back at the point of the
bayonet.
Attack followed counter attack, until
the Russians had regained their old
positions, leaving the slopes, according
to their report, "littered with bodies of
dead Germans."
The fighting here seems to have been
as desperate and sanguinary as thai
which has taken place before the War
saw lines during the last week, and so
far as can be judged by official and
unofficial reports has been Just as un
successful for the Germans. The latter
have now assumed the offensive on the
southern border of F.ast Trussla, and aa
a result another important battle is de
veloping In that resion. Of the battle
in the northern part of East Prussia
neither official communication Bpcaks.
At the other extreme end of the line
in Bukowina the Russians are fall
ing back before superior Austrian
forces, but still bold the greater part
of that province.
From Rome comes the report that the
Russians have reached Wloclawek, on
the lower Vistula, 3i miles southeast
of Thorn. If this la correct It suggests
that tho Russians, who were last re
ported at Sierpec, have made a move
which may enable them to Interfere
with the transfer of troops from Poland
to East Prussia, as Wloclawek is on the
railway from Lowlci to Tborn.
There has been little or no fighting
in Flanders, France or Alsace, although
the artillery and airmen continue act
ive. It is believed that the Germans
are preparing' for another attack on
the British line near La Basse, which,
if successful, would open the door to
the French coast, from which the Ger
mans hope to threaten England.
Meanwhile the allies are reported to
be making slow progress along the
coast of Belgium, the capture of the
Great Dune being of considerable ad
vantage, as from it almost tho entire
coast as far as Ostend can be con
trolled by artillery.
The speeches in the Russian Duma,
in which the possession of Constanti
nople was spoken of as the ambition of
the Russian people, have caused nun
or no discussion In London, whereas a
few years ago such an Intimation would
have been considered in a different
light.
While the German loan to Bulgaria
Is discussed in the Gorman press as
though it assured Bulgaria's continued
sympathy with the Teutonic allies. It
is pointed out in Sofia that the loan
was arranged before the war, at a time
when there was no expectation that
Bulgaria would throw in her lot with
the Triple Entente. The defeats wnicn
Turkey has suffered, according to the
viewpoint here, are sufficient to induce
Bulgaria to maintain her neutrality
PULSE 13, YET MAN LIVES
A. I,. Flynii, of Cottage Groye, Out
of Bed with Third Normal Beats.
COTTAGE GROVE, Or., Feb. 10.
(SDecial.) One of the most remarkable
recoveries in medical history Is that of
A. L. Flynn. whose pulse for several
days beat only 13 a minute, and would
frequently miss four or those in succes
sion. He is now up and doing chores
about the house.
Two circumstances make the recov
ery unusually remarkable. One Is that
he has been HI for a number ot momns
and is naturally in a weakened condi
tion. The other is that hia pulse is
now beating only 26 to 28 a minute.
The normal pulse Is about 75.
SKILLED WORKERS NEEDED
British Government to Ask Trades1
Vnions to Waive Some Holes.
LONDON. Feb. 10 The shortage of
skilled workers in engineering and ship
building establishments, owing to me
large number of these men that have
gone to the front, is so serious that an
inquiry was opened today Dy represen
tatives of the government and trades
unions for tho purpose of devising
methods of assuring the full product-
vity of these adjuncts to military uuer-
lThe" trades unions will be askrd to
waive some of their regulations during,
the war crisis.
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CONSOLIDATION
BILLS 111 SUDDENLY
Mr. Barrett Takes Bit
in His Teeth.
SENATE COMMITTEE O.K. 'S ALL
Creation of Department of
Labor One Proposal.
CORPORATION BUREAU OUT
Jlensurcs Filed in Vppcr House Ak
Mergers and Abolitions to lU'Uuce
Stutc Boards to 12 House's
Action Problematical.
BY RONALD G CAI-l-VKHT.
STATE CAPITOU Salem. Or.. Feb. .
(Staff Correspondence.) Ten bills pro
viding for consolidation of state boards
and departments, which have at leapt
the tacit Indorsement of tlie Senate
members of the Joint committee on con.
solldation, were introduced In the Sen
ate this afternoon by Senator Barrett.
It had been the expectation when the
resolution providing for a Joint com
mittee was adopted that an agreement
would be reached on the proposed
measures, but the session was well
along before the resolution finally
passed both houses, tho members found
It difficult because of other Important
committee meetings to get together
and finally Senator Barrett, a member
of the committee, took the bit In bis
teeth and presented bills along the line
thit the Joint committee had been dii
cussing. Report Alaa Filed.
Accompanying the bills there al.
whs filed a report signed by Senator
Barrett for the Senate committee. There
seems to bo some misunderstanding as
to its authorization, although the other
members of the Senate committee are
in accord wilh the sentiments e
prcssed in tho report. There was a de
sire to pay more deference to the
wishes of I ha House members, but the
report Is now a matter of record and
the Senate committee doubtless will
stand back of It. The memaors alii
will lend their support. It la understood,
to the adoption of the Barrett bills al
least in their main essentials.
one of tho most Important of the
measures creates a department of labor.
Into which is to bo meiged tho LahoC
Commission, the Industrial Welfare
Commission, Iho Industrial Accident
Commission and the Board of Infpec
tors of Child Labor.
Tito Ceaimlanloaera Pre.ldM.
The bill provides that there shall b
two Commissioners charge of the
department, of which the present Labor
Commissioner shall be one during tha
period for which he has been elected.
The other Commissioner la to be ap
pointed by the Governor, and after tha
expiration of the term of tho present
Labor Commissioner his place also will
he appointive. The labor representa
tive in the department Is to have su
pervision over the Inspection of fr.
torles and workshops. The Idea of
making the Labor Commlraloner a
subordinate In this department Is thus
wholly abandoned and his post is made
one of more responsibility and dignity
than at present.
Another Important bill merges the
corporation and the Insurance depart
ments, placing the Insurance Commis
sioner at the head and abolishing the
present position of Corporation Com
missioner. The new department la to
be allowed one additional deputy, but
otherwise the present force In the In
surance department Is to look after the
work of the corporation department.
The Insurance Commissioner is granted
no increase in salary.
One Force Found Feaalble.
It Is argued in behalf of thla bill thai
an investigation reveals that the peak
load ot tho work In the two exiatint
departments occurs at different seasons
of the year, and that tho plan of hav
ing one clerical force attend to the
duties of the consolidated department
is wholly feasible.
The game bill Is the lengthiest of the
series. It maintains the game fund for
the exclusive use of the Commission In
protecting and propagating game and
game fish and non-game birds, but
creates a new Game Commission of five
mombers, the Governor being the presi
dent of the Board. Two Commissioners
are to be appointed by tho Governor
from west of the mountains and two
from east of the mountains. A master
Fish Warden at 12100 and a State Game
Warden at $2400 are provided for, as
well as County Game Wardens at from
2S to $100 a month, their salaries to
be fixed by the Board.
F.aKlnerrs' Offlrra Merara.
Another bill consolidates the offlraa
fot State Engineer and Hlghwaya Ln-
glneer and makes the latter an officer
under the State Engineer at l.'OOO per
annum, but appointed by the chairman
of the Highway Commlfslon. who la the
Governor. After tho expiration of the
State Engineer's present term of office
Ills position is to become appointive.
Still another bill abolishes the State
Tax commission and transfers the du
ties of that department to the Rail
road Commission, which is to bo des
ignated after the pastago of the bill
as the Department of Public Utilities.
Appointment of a deputy to handle tsi
matters is authorised.
Other changes proposed by the billa
are:
The
creation of a department of edu-
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