THE 3IORXTXG OltEGONIAN, FKIDAT, JANTTAItT 2, 19?0.
BILL WOULD ABOLISH
FISH, GAME, BOARD
Southern Oregonians Said to
Be Tired of Commission.
NEW SYSTEM IS PROPOSED
Commercial Klshlng Interests to
Support Hatcheries Counties
to Enforce Laws.
SALEM. Or., Jan. 1 (Special.) Fol
lowing: closely upori the request of
Governor Olcott that the legislature,
in special session here this month,
creato two commissions to handle the
game and fish affairs of the state,
and the announcement of the execu
tive that failure to do this would re
sult in the removal of the present
members of the fish and game com
mission, a letter was received here
today from southern Orenon to the
effect that a bill is in making there
providing for the withdrawal of state
aid to the commercial fishing inter
ests and the complete abolishment of
the commission.
Under the provisions of the pro
posed bill, as outlined in the letter
received at the capltol, the hatcher
ies and other plants directly connect
ed with the propagation of fish and
game would be supported wholly by
fees collected from the commercial
fishing interests, and would be under
the supervision of the secretary of
state or some other official. It is
said in the letter that this plan not
only would make the supervising of
ficial directly responsible for the con
duct of the hatcheries, but also would
eliminate squabbling and bickerings
such as are alleged to have marked
the dealings of the fish and game
commissions of this state during, the
past ten years.
It is proposed to further provide
in the bill that all money from game
and fish licenses shall be expended
in the counties in which they are col
lected, and the sheriff shall be re
sponsible for the enforcement of the
laws which are now intrusted to the
state game warden and his deputies.
In order to make the proposed law
more effective, all deputy sheriffs,
constables, municipal officers and
precinct officials would be held
equally responsible with the sheriff
in bringing violators to justice. It
also Is proposed to make the penalty
for game and fish violations more
drastic than under the present stat
utes, and the minimum fine for any
infraction would be 500. For a sec
ond violation it would be incumbent
upon the court to sentence the person
convicted to a term In the county
jaili without authority to parole.
At the last session of the legisla
ture there was appropriated for the
presetit blennium a total of $102,400.
of which 118,000 was set aside for the
salary and expenses of the master
fish warden and his denutles. S5400
for the salary of aclerk in the offices
ot the master fish warden, and $82,000
for the operation of the salmon
hatcheries. To meet this appropria
tion, if the proposed bill abolishing
the commission and withdrawing state
aid is approved, the ' author of the
measure wculd materially increase the
fees of the commercial fishermen.
Sponsors for the proposed new leg
islation declare there is some doubt
as to whether they will have the sup
port of the legislature, but if not,
thoy say they. will refer the measure
to the people at the general election
to be held throughout the state next
November. In - conclusion the letter
says:
"The people have tired of attempt
ing to regulate the game and fish af
fairs of the state through appointive
commissions, and it is the consensus
of opinion in this section of Oregon
that the voters would gladly abolish
the board in the event it was placed
on the ballot at a regular election."
The proposed bill, as soon as it is
prepared, .will be submitted for the
attorney-general to pass upon ' its
validity, according to its authors.
ROSEBURG PLANS CHURCH
Methodist Church South Proposes
to Erect Xevr Edifice.
ROSEBURG, Or.. Jan. 1. (Special.)
According to announcement made
here yesterday the Methodist Church
south will begin the erection of a
$25,000 church edifice early In the
spring. Negotiations for. a suitable
site are pending.
W. L. Cobb, chairman of the build
ing committee, stated that at the
meeting Tuesday night about 125 per
sons attended and there was great
enthusiasm. Rev. J. B. Conder will
assume the leadership in the work.
OFFICIAL JFACES TRIAL
Idaho Fair Secretary Formally
Charged "With Manslaughter.
BOISE, Idaho. Jan. 1. (Special.)
O. P. Hendershot, secretary of the
Idaho state fair and the Lewlston
livestock show, has been formally
charged with manslaughter by Coun
ty Attorney Delana and must stand
trial in the district court.
It was charged that a blow In the
face caused the death of Morris, an
employe of the Bernardi Carnival
company while it was playing here
durintr the state fair last fall.
BRITONS VOICE REGARD
DEPARTURE OF AMERICAN
FORCES CAUSE OF REGRET.
Officials of Many Cities Send Ex
pressions of Good' Will to Peo
ple of United- States.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1. The state
department announced today it had
received, through the American em
bassy at London, an address to the
people of the United States signed by
the lord mayors, lord provosts and
mayors of cities and towns of Great
Britain and Ireland expressing ap
preciation of the co-operation of the
American army and navy in bringing
the war to a victorious end. and re
gret at the departure of the American
forces from the British isles.
Acknowledging the address, the de
partment forwarded to the embassy
expressions of appreciation from Sec
retaries Baker and Daniels. The ad
dress follows: '
"To the people of the United States
of America:
"Be It known by these presents
that we, the undersigned, lord may
ors, lord provosts and mayors of the
undermentioned cities and towns in
Great Britain and Ireland, while re
joicing that with the co-operation of
the American navy and army and that
of the allies the . war has been
brought to a victorious conclusion, do
hereby declare on behalf of the peo
ple of these islands our deep regret
at the consequent departure from
among us of the American naval and
military forces who have fought side
by side with our soldiers and sailors
with so much gallantry and success.
"We are sorry that we In this coun
try have not been able to welcome as
many of the American land forces as
we should have liked owing to the
exigencies of war. Those of your
men, however, who have resided with
us have made - countless friends
among our people, and we shall al
ways retain the happiest memories of
their visit. The standard of conduct
they have set has indeed been a high
one, and we ' can only say that we
hope they will take away with them
some of those feelings of affection
which they have inspired during their
sojourn with us."
ISLAND TO GET LIVESTOCK
Pure-Bred Cattle, Hogs and Chick
ens to Go to Guam.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 1. The
United States 'army transport Pensa
cola resembled a floating barnyard
when she went to sea from San Fran
cisco today with a deck cargo of cat
tle, nogs and chickens for the Guam
Island experiment station of the
United States department of agricul
ture. The shipment comprised reg
istered bulls from San Mateo, pure
bred Berkshire boars from Sacramento
and 100 Rhode Island Red chickens
from Frultvale andi Hayward.
This registered stock will b used
in Improving the native stock, of the
island. The animals ware selected
by Glen Briggs, agronomist of the
Guam station, who spent the last two
months in California making the selections.
USE OF PAPER INCREASES S
Record-Break! ng Consumption and
Prices Also Reported.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1. Consump
tion of newsprint' paper in. the United
States during- the last three months
reached a record-breaking point, along
with prices, the federal trade com
mission reported in a summary to
day. The average cost of newrsprint
at mills at the beginning of December
was $3.90 a hundred, the commission
reported, against $3.75 a year ago. In
1916 the price was $1.88, the lowest in
several years.
High prices failed to cut down con.
sumption, however, and the commis
sion estimated that In 1919 14 per
cent more" newsprint was used than
in 1918. During the fourth quarter
of 1919 particularly newsprint con
sumption was running up and the
commission said the increase then
over the similar period in 1918 would
be between 25 and 30 per cent. In
November, 1919, the 727 publishers re
porting to the commission used 161,602
tons of newsprint, compared with 123,-
874 tons in November, 1918.
FRAZIER MAY RUN AGAIN
North Dakota Non-Partisan Gov
ernor's Name "Considered
FARGO, N. D., Jan. 1. What is re
garded as an indication that Gov
ernor Lynn J. Frailer will seek a
third term is included in a statement
published today by the Courier-News,
Non-Partisan league newspaper, that
Fraziers name is being considered"
again for the governorship. John N.
Hagan, state commissioner of agri
culture, also is mentioned as a likely
candidate.
Governor Frailer was nominated for
president of the United- States by the
South Dakota Non-Partlsan league
proposal meeting a month ago, but
yesterday, the last day. had not filed
the required acceptance.
Voting Districts Increased.
ASTORIA. Or., Jan. 1. (Special.)
As one result of the Increased popula
tion in Astoria the county court yes
terday created four additional voting
precincts in the city for the coming
primary and general elections. This
will make 17 precincts in the city, as
well as one additional one for the dis
trict about the Hammond mill. One
additional precinct was established at
Seaside.
For prompt and expert plumbing
service, phone Main 72RR. Adv.
Short lines in worsted and wool
garments in sizes 40 to 46 .only.
A bargain if your size is here.
First, Second and Alder Streets
SIMON'S Pre -Inventory Sale SIMON'S Pre-Inventory Sale SIMON'S Pre-Inventory Sale
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Men's Union Suits underbuy undersell
, . Save Your Money Here
$1.75 MJc5
KllilWWiimiHi
Men's Work Shirts
Regular $3.50 Value
Double flap pockets; in oxford
and brown materials. Bar
gains, all!
Our
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Only
Pre-Inventory Sale
Two More Busy Days
We include in today's and Saturday's offerings all stock remaining: from our great fire sale of the
Price Brothers' Oregon City stock. We have deferred this final offer until now on account of
the tremendous holiday trade. Take advantage of the last two bargain days before Inventory!
CLOSING OUT
All Remaining- Garments From
Price Bros.' Fire Stock
We must sell these garments this week, as
we do not wish to include them in our inven
tory. Buy clothing now at lowest prices.
Youths' and Young Men's Suits
$22.50 to $35.00 Values
$10.85 to $24.50
These are all from the fire stock, smoked. The pat
terns and styles are of the best; sizes run from 32
to 36. An opportunity to get a suit at a fraction of
its former price.
BOYS' OVERCOATS
From Price Brothers' Fine Stock
$2 to 7.50
These are smoked; they are in sizes 7 to 16 years;
there's good service in them.
Buy Shoes Today and Saturday at Fire
Sale Prices
MEN'S SHOES $7.75
For Values to $16.
Florsheim, Beacon, McIIwain, Dr. A. Reed cushion
sole, and other standard makes at a greater cut
than ever in order to close out before inventory.
Black or tan; blucher, lace or button; English or
swing last. Values as high as $16 the pair, but
not all sizes.
Regular $2.75
Honeycomb
Bedspreads
Only $2.19
Only 50 left to be closed out to
day and Saturday! All double-bed
size. Take advantage! . .
Final Sale Prices
Coats for Women,
Misses and Children
Every garment cut to its lowest
price to close this week. Take
advantage!
Regular $4.25
Honeycomb
Bedspreads
Only $3.48
Heavy, double-bed size; beautiful
patterns. Buyers of large quanti
ties can profit here!
Women's and Misses'
Coats $14.25 to $22.50
for $24.50 to $42.50
Values
Silvertones, kerseys, velours and
zibilenes. Fur trimmed and plain;
belted and loose backs; full
lengths.
Fancy Plaid
- All-Wool Suitings
Regular $5 Value
Only $3.48
In dark plaids; all 50-inch materi
als. Amazingly underpriced!
Fine Plush Coats
$24.50 to $32.50 for
$32.50 to $39.50 Values
Women's Blouses
Only $3.98
Georgettes and crepe de chines in
flesh and white. Sizes up to 50.
Children's Coats
$4.25 to $8.25
Late styles in ages 3 to 14 years.
MEN'S SHOES $6.75
For Values to $13.50
Beacon, McIIwain, Endicott and other standard
makes which must go this week. A good assort
ment of styles and leathers. Final price $6.75.
WOMEN'S SHOES $5.75
For Values to $15.00
These are shoes of the highest quality, including
Utz and Dunn, Thompson, Crooker and other" famed
makes. Black, brown or gray; fancy or plain toes;
military or French heels; pumps, oxfords and high
shoes.
WOMEN'S SHOES $4.98
Same makes, grades and qualities as above, save
that they are slightly water damaged. A good
assortment and an enormous saving at the price.
SHOES for the Entire Family at
FINAL PRICES
Sheets and Pillow
Cases Below Present
Wholesale Cost
76x 90 Bleached Sheets... .$1.39
81x 90 "Mohawk Sheets. .$2.15
81x 90 "Salem" Sheets $2.15
72x 90 Pequot Sheets. .. ..$2.25
81x 90 Pequot Sheets $2.48
81x 99 Pequot Sheets $2.63
81x108 Pequot Sheets $2.98
42x 36 Pillow Cases 43
45x 36 Pillow Cases 530
42x 36 "Modips- Cases.. ...490
Regular 25c
Curtain Scrims
19c Yard
Coat and Slipon
Sweaters
For women, misses and children.
$1.98 to $6.48
Women's Aprons
$1.29 to $2.49
In percales and ginghams in a
good assortment of plaids and
stripes.
Regular 50c
Mercerized Colored
Sateens 39c
In brown, gray, green, cream, tan,
pink, lavender, light blue, etc
Good heavy quality.
c Merchandise cfc Merit Only"
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Here Is One Sale On Which You Will
NOT Turn Your Back!
We've already served a great number of our regular customers and many new friends, too,
in this big sale. We want to serve you TODAY.
You Read Ads You Know You Do
even if you don't you'll be around at this sale before it's over because everybody is talking
about it as
The Greatest Retail Clothing Event
in the History of the Pacific Northwest
You cannot resist further the offer that has brought men to this sale in droves simply because
we are determined to make you see the tremendous importance of this event and its vast
saving possibilities.
Just Read the
Offer Again
. NOW
ACT
TODAY!
Our Entire $100,000 Stock of
Men's Fine SUITS and
OVERCOATS
at 20 Per Cent Discount
which means you can buy such celebrated makes as
Stein-Bloch Fashion Park
Langham Langham-High
At Less Than Todays Wholesale Prices!
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