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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1919. STATE BUILDING AT MOSER 31 TO RULE to. E OREGON LEGISLATURE Joint Committees Agree on Work to Cost $3,500,000. Charge Lodged by Senator Farrell of Multnomah. St i . J V , t PAVING FUND IS PROPOSED ACCUSATION IS RIDICULED !l!jl!!!tl!ti WM MCii! OLYMPMIDGONTINU m 9 El rv .5 ml - t ft r Measure to Prohibit Employment on Public Works of Allen Draft Dodgers Due Today, OTTMPIA. Wash.. Feb. 4. (Special.) Further progress toward erecting permanent State Capitol buildings at Olympia was made today when joint Senate and House committees agreed ' upon a bill, authorizing the capitol commission to complete Capitol group buildings already planned, at a maxi mum cost of $3,500,000. The appropria tion would provide for completion of the present temple of justice, erection of an administration building, and leaves the foundation fund to erect a third building to house the Legislature. Provision is made also for the erec tion of a monument at Olympia at a cost of $50,000 in honor of soldiers of ' the state. Early Building; in Prospect. Under a plan authorized at the last cession and urged for early considera tion at this session by Governor Lister, the administration building will be completed as soon as practicable, and all state departments now scattered about town and in various parts of the state will be placed under one roof, leaving the legislative building to be completed later. Early resumption of state building is "based on the general legislative and administration plan to furnish all work possible for men returned from Army service. Both houses today passed an appropriation of $50,000 to complete by force account a section of the Olympic Highway between Brinnon and Ducka bu.sh, in the Peninsula. A bill has been filed with Senate and House public service committees to legalize establishment of a railroad terminal district, inclding King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Auto License Fees Doubled House and Senate road sub-committees reached an agreement tonight on proposals to double auto license fees for the purpose of creating a highway paving fund. This source of revenue will produce $1,000,000 annually for paving, it is estimated. With this ques tion disposed of. the way will bo cleared for the main highway pro gramme which involves the possible expenditure of more than $6,000,000 in the coming biennium. Dr. Henry Suzzallo, president of the University of Washington, arrived here today to assume his new and extraor dinary duties as official adviser to Governor Earnest Lister, with Attor ney-General W. V. Tanner, during the Governor's absence from the capital on account of ill health. The Senate today decided to strike the compulsory vaccination features from a bill presented by the committee on education and amended the code lo compel scnooi districts to buy a new American flag when the old one became worn out or soiled. Opponents ot compulsory vaccination attacked It &s a restriction of personal liberty. Allen Shirkers Bit. Another measure for the aid of dis charged soldiers, sailors and marines, known as the Lamping bill and appro priating $2,500,000 for relief purposes, is scheduled to come up for consider ation this week. Tomorrow Senator Frank II. Reniek of Seattle, will introduce a bill de signed to prohibit the employment of non-citizens granted exemption from military service during the war on alienage grounds by public officials or by contractors doing public work The Senate judiciary committee to day reported out for passage a bill prohibiting nepotism. Reconsideration of the Senate's ac tion in defeating the Wray bill estab lishing a state athletic commission and legalizing eight-round boxing matches will be asked of the Senate this week, according to notice served today by Senator R. A, Hutchinson, of fcpoKane. BEXATE GETS NEW 3IEASURES J3ill to Create Land Settlement Com- i mission Is Introduced. 1 1 fe r III i WALLACE REID AT NINA BTRON, ITT 8CEX1S FROM "TUB DUB," COME-DY-ORAHA, AT COLUMBIA THIIATE R. Virginia Dare as leading: woman, and is on his way to New lork, where a company will be gathered for the trip to the Antipodes. He expects to have pictures on the American market with in six or eight months. While in Portland the actor-producer spent much of his time with Paul E. Noble, publicity expert for Jensen & Von Herberg, and one of Shirley friends of the early film days in South ern California. TODAY'S FILM FEATURES. Peoples Ethel Barrymore, "The divorcee." Majestic Clara Kimball Young, "Cheating Cheaters." Star Theda Bara, 'Salome." Liberty Norma Talmadge, "The - Heart of Wetona." Sunset Charles Ray, 'The Hired Man." Columbia Wallace Iteld, "The Dub." Globe "The Craving." Circle Clara Kimball Young. "JJagda." Peoples. (fmHB DIVORCEE," a sparkling JJIlULUlJiay UL 1UBU LUlUIIlli adapted from the successful Somerset Haugham Broadway play. Lady Frederick," with Ethel Barry- more in the title role, is the new Peoples Theater film attraction com mencing today. It will be shown with beautiful Bruce scenic, Dittmar ani mal picture, and a cartoon comedy. "The Divorcee" is a delightful and Invigorating picture, deliciously witty and full of fire, according to critics. and present Miss Barrymore in one of the very best roles of her career before the camera. The story is rooted in high Knglish society a society that looks down upon divorcees. H. E. Herbert, Naomi Childers and Joseph Kilgour are among the promi nent players in support of Miss Barry more. Films to Be Produced in Australia. The production of motion pictures In Australia lor the American public. w?th new scenery, new faces and new stories for fandom, is the plan of Arthur Shir ley, well-known screen and stage player, who was in Portland Monday visiting Portkind film exhibitors. Mr. Shirley, who was leading man in Thomas Dixon s "The Fall of a Nation leading man for many feminine stars. and in support of Bill Hart in "Brand ing Broadway," is now the head of Shirley Productions. He has engaged Sunset. "The Hired Man," one of Charlie Ray's successes, will be shown at the Sunset Theater for three days com mencing today. In this Paramount flve-reeler Ray has another of his famous "rube" roles. As the title indicates, he's a hired man, working on a farm. He falls in love with Ruth, his boss' daughter, educates himself, saves her brother from dis grace, and eventually comes Into bis own. The picture bas a fist fight that Is unusually strenuous, a spectacular fire scene, and many dramatic as well aa comedy moments. Screen Gossip. An Interviewer of Theda Bara for Motion Picture Classic writes: "Miss Bara is a young woman who thinks and has a sense of humor. We doubt that she actually takes her press agent occultism too seriously." Which is in direct contrast to the remark of another that he believed Theda has "killed" herself into the belief that she was born on the Sahara Desert and is Madame Mystery's chief apostle. Anthony Paul Kelly, at 26, refused an offer of $5000 to scenarlolze "Daddy Long Legs" for Mary Plckford. Five years ago he was starving, or at least very hungry, in a Los Angeles board Lng-house. Florence Vidor is married to King Vidor, a screen director. She got her first film job without even consulting her husband, and after she made such a hit in the William Farnutn picture "A Tale of Two Cities," she didn't need any boosting up the ladder. STATE CAPITOL. Salem. Feb. 4. Special.) New bills introduced today in the benate follow: S. B. 147, by Eddy To create the Oregon lana settlement commission. a. B. 14S. by Dimick To repeal law re nuirlnf? medical certificate as additional re quirement for issuance of marriage licenses. S. B. 149, by Hurley To provide for the films of a sworn analysis of metal used in tbe manuracture ol corrugated culverts. S. B. 150. by Banks Providing that state may acquire Mtock in trust companies. S. B. 151, by Patterson Regulating; the price of certain machines and mechanical contrivances sold in Oregon. COLDS INTERFERE WITH BUSINESS Dr. King's New Discovery Re lieves Them and Keeps You i Going on the Job. Fifty continuous years of almost un failing checking and relieving coughs, colds and kindred sufferings is the proud achievement of Dr. King's New Discovery. Grandparents, fathers, mothers, the kiddies all have used and are using it as the safest, purest, most pleasant-to-take remedy they know of. Sold by all druggists everywhere. 60c end $1.20. Keep Bowels on Schedule. Late, retarded functioning throws the whole day's duties out of gear. Keep the system cleansed, the appetite lively, the stomach staunch with Dr. King's New Life Pills. Mild and tonic in action. Sold everywhere. 25c. Adv. Safe Home Treatment for Objectionable Hairs (Boudoir Secrets) The electric needle is not required for the removal or hair or fuzz, for with the use of plain delatone the most stub born growth can be quickly banished. A paste is made with water and a little of the powder, then spread over the hairy surface. In about 2 minutes it is rubbed off and the skin washed. This simple treatment not only removes the hair, but leaves the skin, free from blemish. Be sure you get the genuine lleiatone. A.avM S. B. 152, by Fierce Regulating the buy ing ot butter fat. S. B. 153, by Bell To authorize any bank, banker or trust company to forward any check, note or other negotiable Instru ment directly to the bank on which it is drawn or at which it is made payable. S. B. 154. by Howell Requiring tnat deal ers in gasoline must label containers with degree of specific gravity of product. S. B. 155, by limick Providing additional means for foreclosing city liens. y. B. 156, by Orton Relating to the po litical affiliation of election clerks. S. B. 157, by Orton Providing that repre sentatives of each political party may be present at the polls on election day. S. B. 158, by Orton Providing that regis tered voters who fail to vote may have their registration reinstated within one year by appearing at the office of the county clerk and making statement that he is still resi dent and legal voter in his precinct. S. B. 159, by Orton Providing that regis tration for the primary election shall close 30 days preceding the day of election. S. B. loO, by Multnomah County delega tion Increasing the salaries of District Court Judges to $3000 a year. S. B. 161, by Banks Providing for the use of voting machines in all elections and cre ating a State Board of Examiners for the macbines. S. B. 162, by Multnomah delegation To standardize tne salaries or deputies, as sistants and clerks of county offices of Multnomah County and Portland districts, S. B. 163, by Multnomah County delega tion Relating to Jury lists for Justice courts. H. B. 164, by Multnomah delegation Re lating to making up jury lists in district courts. S. B. 165, by Nlckelsen Granting to the people of counties the initiative and refer endum powers and providing for the use and application of such powers. S. B. 1H6, by Banks Relating to the re port of county road viewers and hearing of interested property owners. S. B. 167. by Patterson Providing that the state highway commission shall prepare paving plans and specifications and submit copies to the County Courts in which such highways are located, and authorizing County Courts to bid on paving contracts. S. B. 168, by Pierce Providing for the regulation and control of fraternal benefit societies. CdXSOLIDATION BILL PASSES Water Superintendent and State Engineer to Be Combined. STATE CAPITOL, Salem. Or., Feb 4 (Special.) Oregon's lawmakers today passed their first consolidation measure of this session when Senator Hurley's bill, abolishing the office of Superin tendent of Water Division No. 1, and consolidating it with the office of State Engineer, was passed without a dissenting vote. The opposition to sev eral features of the bill which cropped out yesterday was swept away during the night and the measure now will be passed to the House for consideration. Other bills passed in the Senate on third reading today were: S. B. 35, by Houston Providing that dairymen may be represented when of ficial tests are made of milk and but terfat. IL B. 140, by Douglas County delega tion Prohibiting livestock from run ning at large in Douglas County. HOUSE REPEALS STATE-AID ACT Enactment of Law Storm Center During 1917 Legislature. STATE CAPITOL, Salem. Or., Feb. 4. and dependent children when slich children are cared for by state-aided institutions. Knactment of the law in question raised a storm in the last Legislature. It was explained at the time of it enactment a bill was to go before the people appropriating money for state home for such children. The people defeated that bill and now the Legislature must go back to the old basis. REPEAL- OF LAW XOW SOCGUT Medical Certificates for Men In creases Vancouver Weddings. STATE CAPITOL. Salem. Or Feb. (Special.) Repeal of the law requir ing medical certificates of all men pro curing marriage licenses is sought in a bill Introduced today by Senato Dimick, of Clackamas County. He wa the author of the bill passed In 1913 requiring the medical certificates, and, as he contends, it having failed to mee expectations, he now desires to have the law repealed. "It has done nothing more than drive hundreds c couples to Vancouver and isn't doing his state a bit of good." he said. Statement Is Made Following Dis cussion of Mysterious Progress of School Board Measure. STATE CAPITOL, Salem, Or., Feb. 4. Specirl.) Sensational charges that Gus C. Moser, Senator from Multnomah. has the thirtieth legislative assembly under bis complete control, were made before a joint meeting of the Mult nomah delegation today by Senator Farrell. also of Multnomah. 'There is no question about It; this Legislature Is controlled absolutely by one or two men," was the charge of Senator Farrell during a beated dis cusslon concerning the mysterious perambulations of Representative Richards bill proposing to make the clerk of the Portland School Board an elective office. Tt is an open secret throughout this Legislature that no bill can be passed unless it has the approval of Uus Moser," Senator Farrell continued, as the meeting came to a stormy close. Situation Deplored, If True. 1 had never heard of It, but It's a rotten state of affairs if it is true," was the protest of Representative Home. As chairman of the Multnomah dele gation, 1 make an emphatic denial of tl.ese charges." was the quick retort of Senator Banks. At first. Senator Farrell declined to name the one or two persons he said controlled the Legislature, but later he admitted he referred chiefly to Senator Moser. Other members present at the meet ing also were emphatic in the denial that Senator Moser heads any organi zation that controls the assembly. He can't even dictate to this dele gation," answered one member. That Senator Farrell charges were based on the fact that the judiciary committee, of which Senator Moser is chairman, is holding up Ms child wel fare bill in particular, and one or two other bills, was the assertion of o'.her members of the delegation. Senator Farrell has not worked in harmony with other members of tho delegation in the consideration of bills pertaining exclusively to Multnomah County. He stood alone on the dele gation in the Senate opposing the in creases in salaries to the circuit judges of that county. Charges Are Denied. "I was unable to attend the meeting because of a previous engagement, but these charges are simply ridiculous," was the answer of Senator Moser, when he learned of the charges. "There la not one . ord of truth in the charge that I control or attempt to control this asbembly. "The fact is that Bert Is grouchy and peeved because he wasn t elected President of the Senate, and because I was largely Instrumental in the elec tion of President Vinton." TAX COMMISSION' IS DESIRED Lewis Bill for Multnomah County Passes House. STATE CAPITOL, Palem, Or.. Feb. 4 (Special.) The Lewis bill providing for a tax and conservation commission for Multnomah County passed the House today. Representative Lofgren, speaking for the bill, stated that there are b3 sep irate levying bodies in that county, and each and every one of them has as its duty to place the levy as high as It possibly can. The proposed tax and conservation commission will have authority over such bodies and prepare a budget for submission to the County Commission ers. Lofgren stated that Chicago has similar commission, which reduced the taxation in Cook County on a ratio similar to a reduction of from 92 to 71. WINS FREEDOM FROM ATTACKS OF Legislative Sidelights.. STATE CAPITOL. Salem. Or.. Feb. 4. (Special.) Bill Eatchel, roadmaster of Multnomah County, was among the third House devotees browsing about the Capitol today. For a time today It appeared as though the county officials of Multno mah would receive a cold reception at the hands of the Multnomah delegation when they appeared on behalf of the county employes' salary bill. It took 20 minutes for Chairman Banks to round a quorum and District Attorney Evans appeared disgusted. "I am here representing underpaid employes who have babies to feed, and I came at my own expense. If our representatives think so little of this bill as to refuse to meet with us, we can do nothing but go back to Portland and tell them of your action," he said. Two minutes later there was more than a quorum present. "If It's In the Interests of the tax payers, I'm for it." This is the invari able reply of Tom Handley. Senator for Tillamook County, when approached on any piece of proposed legislation. And Tom gets away with it, too. Superintendent Steiner, of the State Hospital, was host to the legislative reporters at dinner this evening. After being taken on a trip through one of the violent wards Fred Boalt offered the suggestion that all the "nuts" are not confined to the House and Senate. 16 00 Porkers Lost In Fire. EAST ST. LOUIS, 111., Feb. 4. Six teen hundred nogs were burned to death in a fire in a hoghouse of Morris & Co., at the National stockyards here tonight. The origin of the fire is un known. (Special.) There was not a dissent ing vote in the House against the pro posal to repeal the law of the 1917 Legislature, which declared it to be the public policy of the state that no more surance appropriations be made for delis.q,ueat bureau. Insurance Man Gets New Job. WASHINGTON. Feb. 4. Leon O. Fisher, of New York, second vice-presi dent ol the equitable Life Assurance Society, today became head of the ln- department of the war risk Railroad Man Recovers Appetite After Long Siege of Nervous Indigestion. Every normal, healthy person Is en dowed with a reserve supply of strength which can be u:d In an emergency. This reserve is frequently the margin of safety between health and sickness. A man with an abun dance of red blood can stand hours of exposure in any kind of weather with out any serious consequences but the person of weak, thin blood, put In the same situation, will succumb to bron chitis. Dneumonia or other serious dis eases. Maintain the quality and quan tity of the blood and disease will be a stranger to you; neglect xne Diooa ana danger will lurk in the air you breathe and the food you eat. Among the first effects of weak blood is the starving of the nerves which gain their nourishment only from the blood. Ill-nourished nerves give notice of their condition in many ways. Sometimes neuritis develops. One of the most dis tressing forms of nervousness is nerv ous indigestion. Food loses its attrac tion and when eaten It sours and gases form. Sleeplessness Inevitably follows and the individual rises as unrefreshed as when he retired. The most direct method of treating nervous disorders of this kind is to build up the blood so that new life may be carried to the nerves. Mr. Chris Deeds, of No. 915 East Sey more street, Muncie, Ind., tells how he freed himself from almost constant suf fering and restored his appetite. He says: "I am a railroad track foreman and in the course of my work I am exposed to all sorts of weather. Some time ago, while I was slightly run down in health. I became ill and after that suffered more or less. My nerves were unstrung and I couldn't sleep. There was a constant gnawing pain in my stomach and my appetite was poor. "I tried many treatments withou benefit until, after reading an article in a paper, I decided to try Dr. Wil Hams' Pink Pills. 1 could relish my meals after taking the first box and was so pleased with the result that continued the treatment according to directions until I had taken five boxes. As a result my stomach trouble has disappeared and I'm no longer bothered by the gnawing pain or with sour stom ach. My nerves also are improved. I have recommended the pills to a rela tive and he has found the treatment beneficial." Dr. "Williams' Pink Pills are-an Ideal tonic for nervous people because they are non-alcoholic. Two useful books, "Diseases of the Nervous System" and "What to Eat and How to Eat." win be sent free by the Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Schen ectady, N. Y. Tour own druggist sells Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, or you can or der them direct by mall postpaid, at 50 cenla pec box, nix boxes lot. Adv. Here's the style for Spring IT'S the waist seam style; it has a different look, a new air to it; just what the young" fellows are after for spring. We have a number of good live ones like this Hart, Schaffner & Marx make panel backs and military backs, but each one distinctive. They're specially designed for the returning soldiers; but they are the styles you'll all want; well-tailored in many in teresting new fabrics. Satisfaction guaranteed I'll: Nl-r--T-1? - ,.?V-V . , -v I - t.'i . SPRING HAT STYLES New Features in Shapes and Color, $3 to $10 Mil y l-'ii r.,.u se-ytielu 191 S Brt SchaRoa fc 3ara SAM'L ROSENBLATT & CO. The Men's Store for Quality and Service Gasco Bid?. Fifth and Alder Bridge Receipts Division Wan led. STATE CAPITOL. Salem. Or., Feb. 4. (Special.) Provisions In a bill intro duced by Representative Gordon yes terday would divide all the receipts from the Interstate bridee between Multnomah and Clarke counties, after the expenses Incident to maintaining and paying for the bridge had been paid. Eight-Hour Day Bill Cp. STATE CAUITOL. Salem. Or., Feb. . (Special.) An eight-hour day In fac tories throughout the state generally. Instead of a 10-hour day. and a 5t hour week are provided for In a bill introduced by Representative SchuebcL Voting Machines Are Proposed. STATE CAPITOI Salem, Or.. Feb. 4. (Special.) Establishment of voting machine In every precinct In the state to be ued at all elections Is proposed in a bill introduced today by tennlor Banks, of Multnomah. This came bill has made Its appearance regularly ses sion after serMon, but has never vet been enacted Into law. Jiit'k-Itulilul ism I'ases Hou-c. STATE CAPITOU S!em, Or.. Feb. 4. (Special.) The bill by Representa tive J:illaher allowing counties to vote on the question of Jack-rablut bounties unior tlie initiative pas.''i the House today. Several counties have voted In favor of such bounties, but the Suprnie Court declared su-h county legislation invalid without an enabling not from tho TcislHl lire. P BLANK'S 360 Morrison Street, Southwest LIBERTY BONDS TAKEN AT SAMPLE SHOP Corner Park FULL VALUE The smashing: sale of Blank's will be the gossip of Portland. AH the tremendous stock of the Crescent Cloak & Suit Co., which was bought at 20 cents on the dollar, must be SOLD AT ONCE. SALE STARTS AT 9 A. M. TODAY (WEDNESDAY). It is very im portant for you to attend this sale. You will save more than half on Dresses, Coats, Suits, Waists and Skirts. Most wonderful sale of this season, as all the Crescent wearing apparel will be sacrificed. ESSES Just arrived more Dresses in all sizes. Up to $40, at only Dirlai this Sale H I a a k'a will z ehanae all fcooilfl ai A our money back If not aallHfled within 24 hours of parcbaae. UET Sensational bargains in Suits up to $49.50, at m Ml Huh COATS Novelty Plush Coats at $14.95 And hundreds of fur-trimmed Novelty Coats up to S45, at only S12.95 to S16.95 and $18H WAISTS Silk Waists, up to $9.50, only $ 1 .95 and Remember There are no cheap goods in this sale. All high-class Women's Apparel to be sacrificed to be sold quick. 1