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0 THE MORNING OKEGONIAN. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 23, 1921 iYlTT ? n i NOTED EDITOR, DIES Acute Bronchial Attack Proves Fatal. ECDY TO REST IN VAULT Burial In Louisville to IJc -Made in Spring "Marse Henry" Known for Fearlessness.' JACKSONVILLE. Fla., Pec. 22. Colonel Henry Watterson, known to the American people as one of the last surviving members of the old school of journalism and to his1 friends Ik "Marse Henry," died early today t a hotel here. Death came peacefully, the ven erable editor retaining consciousness almost to the end, and conversing ourinu his lant half hour with his H'.fe. son and daughter. Colonel Watterson came to Jack sonville several weeks ago In ac cordance with annual custom of pass ing the winter in Florida, usually at Fort .Myers. He contracted a slight cold Tuesday and while seated In a chair yesterday morning soon after breakfast he suffered an acute bron chial attack and was ordered to his bed by his physician. Condition Grow Wnrae. His condition grew worse during the clay and night and the end came at 6:15 this morning. The Immediate cause of his death, hU physicians said, was heart disease superinduced bv congestion of the lungs. Thus Marse Henry passed to "that heautiful shore." where, last October. Tie wrote his comrades of the Confed erate army, he was sure 'the bonnle blue flag will be flying at the fore and the bands will be playing 'Dixie' on parade and the pretty girls will be distributing 'the Chattanooga Rebel (the newspaper published by him dur ing the war between the states) to groups of ragged, red-nosed angels, who have not forgotten the rebel yell." Simple Fnnernl Arranged, Henry Watterson Jr., announcing the arrangements, said that because of the health of his mother it had been decided that it would be in advisable for her to go to Louisville during the winter. Hundreds of messages of condol ence were received today by Mrs. Watterson from old friends of "Marse Henry" and newspaper men who trained under him. One, peculiarly touching was from Arthur Krock, editor of the Louisville Times. "Jim and I are weeping for the death of old Marster," it read. "Jim is Jim Wilson, aged negro servant who has resided at the Watterson homo for many years." Mr. Watterson was known ns a fearless editor who, having reached a decision on matters of public policy, fought brilliantly and with tenacity for the position he and the Courier Journal had taken. All through the war every editorial he hnd written Invariably contained the slogan: "To hell with the Hapsburgs and Ilohenzolierns." Ktlitorljils Are Wrlttea. Later, after he had retired as editor, he occasionally made contribu tions to the Courier-Journal's edi torial page. Near his 7Sth birthday, under the title, "An Autobiographic Foray," among the last of his edi torials he wrote on a variety of sub jects, including woman suffrage and Woodrow Wilson. A foe to woman suffrage, he ald of those who fa vored It, that they regarded it "as an entering wedge, openly to turn loose and proclaim that the Bible is a man made lie out of the whole cloth, de unned for the subjection of woman," and "that under the Chrlstlnn dis--jionsntion the world Is a man-made world of wrong, injustice and false prelense to woman." He warned President Wilson "to Jiold himself to the constitution and tc held by it, not above It." Whoever wants to consider this dis loyal, he wrote, "may accept in ad vance my scorn as a poor creature whose good opinion. If uttered loud enough, would kill a dog. Whoever regards It as the pessimism of an old man, has my Invitation to try conclu sions, Marquis of Queensbury rules. Hut whoever believes that the stream lias passed me by and that I cannot Jonger keep up with the procession ought to see "me swim." Chief; Justice Tart Pays Tribute. WASHINGTON, D. C-, Dec. 22 "I Jin.'W Colonel Watterson for many years," Chief Justice Taft said today. "Hrt was a unique figure in ihe po litical and social life of' the country. He was a most able journalist, pic turesque forcible and original in every position he took and every cause he advocated. He was eloquent, chivalrous, courageous in contest, an old-time leader in journalism, a harming gentleman, a warm friend und a patriotic American. We shall nil miss him much. His going makes a void.' General Halileman Gives Praise. FORT MYERS, Fla.. Dec. 22 Gen eral W. B. Haldeman of Louisville, -fnrmprly editor of the Louisville Times, part owner of the Courier Journal, who is at his winter home at Naples, near here, on hearing of the death of his life-long friend, said: "Henry Watterson was in a class by himself. He was the greatest editor of his time." Ambassador Harvey Pays Honor. LONDON. Dec. 22. (By the Asso ciated Press.) Ambassador Harvey, onimenting today on the death of Colonel Henry Watterson, said: "The death of Colonel Watterson marks the end of a marvelous American ca reer. He was one of the most talented and versatile of men, and 1 more loyal friend never lived." TREATY DEBATE DELAYED (fontinupd From First rage.) that the figures repreMuit a vote ill Its favor. Final Vote May Be Closer. When the quctloriwas put. It was Immediately seen that Mr. de Valera, Krakine Chllders. Austin Stack, Charles Burgess and their active sup porters all desired to keep the Dall sitting, while Arthur Griffith. Michael Collins. Kamon J. Duggan, Professor John Macneill and advocates of the treaty were equally anxious to afford n opportunity to nil members for a "breathing space of Intercourse with their constituents who, as admitted throughout the debates, largely sup port the treaty. The division followed almost, but not quite strict party lines, for there were some members who looked mostly to the question of convenience. When the final decision is taken the members may be closer than the adjournment figures. William Roche of Cork city also NOTED EDITOR WHO (SjZi & r r V H 4 j --.. - s? ; , V t I i ' - K A ' ' "H 1 fir supported the treaty. He said he did so in accordance with his Dail oath, which was to the free state of Ire land. An overwhelming majority of the people of Cork city, he declared, favor the treaty. Contrast has been urged between the oath to the Dall and the treaty oath; he contended that the matter contained no declaration of allegiance to the king of Fngland, and chal lenged anybody to say it did. His contention was that the various parts of the commonwealth possessed com plete equality, each being a sovereign state within its own domain. Army Act Recalled. Mr. Chllders' argument that Ireland V-as not In the same position because of its proximity, he declared, applied equally to any form of Irish status, even to an Irish republic. The Irish constitution would be drafted by the Irish people and contain no reference to any other country. The British might pass a domin ion act, but Irishmen did not care what act the British passed. The British had passed an act com pelling Irishmen to Join the army to attack the Huns at the time they had 204,000 British troops In Ireland. "What happened to that act? How many men did Lloyd George get by that act?" he asked. "He failed," said the speaker, "though Ireland at the time was unorganized. It would be the same with a dominion act." After the resumption of the ses sion In the afternoon, Professor Mac Nelll vacated the chair to Bryan O'Higgins. Deputy O'Keefe protested against the refusal of a press ticket to the editor of New Ireland, an ac tive Sinn Fein weekly. Desmond Fitzgerald explained that so many members of the Dail had tickets for friends there was no room for rep resentatives of the minor press. Mr. de Valera said he believed the pub licity director was opposing him, so he could not be blamed for the ex clusion. " Long Argument Follows. After P. J. Molony of South Tlp perary spoke in opposition to the treaty. Professor MacNeill addressed the Dail in its favor. Then arose the question of adjourn ment, a long argument followed. Ar thur Griffith said he was prepared to make any arrangement for fixing the time for speakers, but this was not agreed to. Michael Collins said they should either adjourn until after Christmas or go right on through Christmas, and he suggested adjournment to January 3. Mr. de valera suggested they should continue another day at least and perhaps might then decide. Mr. Collins replied that it was obvious they could not finish tomorrow. Oath Charge Brines Hetort. The voting then proceeded. ' One of the most strenuous speakers was J. K. O'Kelley, who argued that war was less likely if the treaty were rejected, because It was an accepted fact that young Irishmen would fighl against it. In his opinion the dele gates to London had unwittingly for- fotten their oath of allegiance to the republic. Michael Collins arose angrily and said: "I am prepared to answer that be fore any tribunal in Ireland or any where in the world." COXSTITCKNTS FOIt TREATY Do Valcra's Home District Votes Request That He Support Pact. ENNIS. Ireland, Dec. 22. (By the Associated Press.) The Clare county council, the constituency of Kamonn de Valera, today voted 17 to 5 for the treaty between Ireland and Great Britain. It was requested that Mr. de Valera use his influence for the maintenance of national unity. The resolution admitted that there were grave objections to the treaty but declared there was no rational alternative to its acceptance. "Rejection of the treaty, the reso lution added, "would be almost cer tain to involve us in a war of anni hilation because our people will be divided and because world opinion, instead of being with us, at present is against us." CXUSCAIi SCENES IX DAIL Vote on Adjournment Said to Have Caused Extraordinary Events. LONDON, Dec. 22. According to a dispatch to the Press Association from Dublin extraordinary scenes occurred ir. the Dail over the adjournment motion. A reference by Arthur Griffith to the length of Mary MacSwiney's speech brought Miss MacSwiney to her feet with a tearful remark: "For 74 days I sat through Brix ton -(meaning Brixton prison) and I think I have a right to speak for the honor of my nation." Another 'ncldent happened when the Countess Markievicz referred to Michael Collins as having faced pre- DIED .4'ESTEKDAY. Photo by Bain News Service. HENRY WATTERSON. mier Lloyd George night after night until Collins was worn out and weary. To this, according to the Press Association, Collins retorted: "T never was worn out and weary." "Well, he admitted, that he was somewhat befogged," retorted the countess. "I did not," shouted Mr. Collins. The Press Association says a veri table babel of voices followed the ex change, but that ultimately Countess Markievicz apologized to Mr. Collins. LAWMAKERS FOR ROADS (fontinuPd From First Pace.) oa the first bill, regulating passenger and freight carriers. Forty members of the house voted to pass this bill, 14 opposed It and six were absent. On the next bill. which was the principal one so far'as throwing out a blanket of protection over the high ways was concerned, 41. affirmative votes were cast. 13 registered against it, with five absent and one member excused. Only nine votea were cast against the third bill. Rollcall Shorn I.tnrnp. The rollcall on the first bill, which showed the same vote that was re corded for the second with the ex ception of that cast by Representative Leonard, who on the first bill voted favorably and on the second cast a negative vote, follows: For Acheaon, Allen, Beals, Belknap, Ben nett, Carsner. t'arter, Carey, t'hids, Davey, Egbert, Fint, Gutiasher, Gordon of Lane, Hammond, HlntlmRn, Hontord, Hunter, Hurtl, Jlyutt, Kinney, Korrell, Kubll, Leon ard, Looney, Martin, Miles, Miller, Perry, Powell, Kichards, Huberts, Sheidon, Shirla. Hloan, Tempietoii, WescoLt, Woodson, Wright and Speaker Bean. Against Kialier,. Fletcher, Hopkins. Hub bard, Johnston. LuFoilett. Lynn. Marsh, McDonald, McParland, North, Shank, dtone and Welis. . Absent Burdlck, Kay, Lee, Overturff and Pierce. Kxcused Gordon of Multnomah. Two efforts to change Uje license schedules of motor vehicles, one up ward so far as passenger busses are .concerned, and a 25 per cent reduc tion In all licenses schedules, were suggested but received no support. Representative Hubbard made a stand against Increasing the special fee of 2 a seat for all motor busses to 4, maintaining that taxicabs and passenger busses were now paying more fees than they could stand. This suggestion, however, received no sup port. OvernUe Tires Permitted. A provision to allow the secretary of state to issue permits for the use of oversize tires on trucks not ex ceeding two tons' capacity was in cluded In the bill at the suggestion cf Representative Belknap of Benton county, who said that this would be necessary for trucks in the mountains inshls district, which need large tires to gain traction. The plan of giving the state high way commission Joint control with the county courts over county road ways met opposition from Represen tatives Hubbard and Fletcher and a few others. The same opposition de veloped against provisions requiring special permits from the commission to haul logi In trucks over state or county roads In both cases, however, the opposition was swept aside. So that a clause prohibiting the use of state highways to vehicles equipped with metal tires and weigh ing in excess of 7000 pounds would not apply to horse-drawn vehicles used in the wheat-growing sections of the state, the house amended a clause of the main bill. Provisions in the act prohibiting the dragging of logs, poles or pilings on state highways or county roads; pro hibiting hauling, of logs in vehicles on roads without permission of the highway commission, and also prohib iting unsupported loads on the high ways were approved by the house. Offenders Made Liable. - To put an end to trailers working back and forth on roadways, the bill passed by the house requires the use of an efficient couplng device on all trailers, such device to be approved by the state highway commission. Another Important measure ap proved makes any person using high ways or bridges of the state in viola tion of this act liable to the state for all damage accruing to the highway or bridge as a result of such viola tion. The bill passed placing passenger and. freight busses under the control of the public service commission calls for the issuance of permits to all per sons complying with the various rules and regulations found In the act and promulgated by the commission. No exclusive rights .are permitted under this act, nor is the word "fran chise" used, for it was the purpose of the framers of the bill to make im possible the sale of franchises at high prices, a practice said to be prevalent in other states where exclusive fran chises for Jitney and bus routes are given on public highways. The bill stipulates that any person, firm or corporation granted a permit to operate a bus line must furnish a surety bond to guarantee the carrying out of the provisions of the law by the bus operators, and must also fur nish either a surety bond or a liabil ity insurance policy for property and life promotion. FUEL Ul FOR FAIR HELD UP III SENATE Committee Kills Time on Road Measures. SPEAKER BEAN IS BUSY Most of Day Is Spent Lining Vj Support on Floor for Pet Measure. (Continued From First Taep.) hibits further appropriation lor the exposition. When the committee recessed for lunch, after argument of four hours, there was one point In the resolution not yet adjusted. This was the sec tion which provided that 10 per cent of the gasoline -receipts received by the commission tihall be rebated to the 36 counties In proportion to the amount of gasoline revenue raised in each county. This rebate, in the reso lution, Is to provide the counties with funds to prepare an exhibit at the fair. Objection Made to I'lnn. Objection to this plan A-as made by Senator Eddy as in Grant. Curry and Wheeler counties no gasoline Is sold. Senator Eddy suggested the rebate be on the baafs of the "number of auto mobiles licensed. Senator Upton pro tested against the section In the reso lution and Senator Eddy's Idea, de claring that his district of Crook, Des chutes, Jefferson, Klamath and Lake would get very little. He proposed that no county receive less than $5000. Statistics disclosed that Multnomah's share would be J45.000, but Senator Upton contended that J20.000 would be enough for Multnomah, inasmuch as it Is to have the fair. Senator Banks disclosed that, while he has not con sulted his colleagues of the Multno mah delegation, he would be willing that Multnomah receive the same amount as the next highest county. A radical change was made in the Fletcher revenue bill, following an outline of the highway, programme by R. A. Booth, chairman of the state highway commission, and his associ ates. With this change adopted the committee proceeded to pigeonhole the constitutional resolution and the revenue bill, pending action by the house on the state income tax. The pocketing of these two measures was accomplished by the same five-to-four vote. It was moved by Senator Upton, however, that if the resolution and the Fletcher revenue bill should be re ported out, that they be reported with the amendments adopted. This was carried. Gasoline Status Explained. Here is the status of the gasoline problem. The lai9 law of 1 per cent on gasoline remains intact, all of which goes to the state highway funds. The one cent added at the 1921 legislature and the additional one cent now proposed shall be til vided on a 40-60 basis, after J5000 a month shall be set aside for the re bating under the 1921 law. This means that the total tax on gasoline. If the Fletcher bill is en acted, will be three cents, of which the revenue of one cent goes to the highway fund and the revenue of the other two cents, after the monthly deduction, shall be split 60 per cent for the fair, until $3,000,000 lias been raised, the remaining 40 per cent to go into the highway fund. This revenue arrangement is to be for four years instead of three years as provided in thfi bill. Mr. Booth explained to the roads committee that if the split arrange ment extended over a period of four years it would not Interfere with the plans' of the highway commission and would provide funds enough for the fair and at the same time keep up the road programme. Mr. Booth declared it Is unthinkable that the road pro gramme Bhould cease until there ha3 been an equalization of benefits in all sections of the state. WUh the extension of the bonding privilege to the amount of 51.600.000. which makes the constitutional limit. the commission can work out its pro gramme with So, 000,000 still unan- propriated and ' receipts from gaso line and matched money. Here, roughly, is the road pro gramme outlined by Mr. Booth, show ing the amounts necessary to make these roads usable: The Dalles-California, 500,000; Cods Bay-Roseburg. $754,000; Mount Hooi. loop, $532,0(10; coast road in Curry county, $300,000; John Day highway. $538,000; Crater Lake road, $480,000: Oregon Caves, $60,000: Pacific highway, on both sid3s, $3,250,000; Old Oregon trail and Columbia river highway. $1,250,000, and on .the Roosevelt highway,. $1,- 500.000. EFFERVESCENT ELLIS ERUPTS Lawmakers For and Against Fair and Eager to Get Home. STATE HOUSE, Salem. Or., Dec. 22. (Special.) Speedy completion of the business of the legislature In order that eastern end central Oregon mem bers may reach their homes by Christmas was urged In a senate Joint memorial introduced by Senator Ellis of Harney county. "We have now been In session more than two days," said the memorial. 'and It is apparent that the Mult nomah delegation, having the 19ii5 fair legislation In charge, has, by rea son of. Introduction of certain bills by members of the legislature repre senting counties other than Mult nomah, become duly and properly divided, the apple of discord having proved true to form and been awarded the fair. "The' classical Buridan's ass was unable to move and, therefore. starved to death, due to the fact of the equal desires one for the wisp of hay on his right and the other a portion of oats on his left. The lv-o fair proponents appear to be in the position of the classical ani mal of Buridan, the wisp of hay and the portion of oats having been transmogrified, respectively, into an Income and a gasoline tax. "Christmas is approaching and we love the fair, but especially in the person of our wives and sweethearts whom we long to be with on Christ mas day, now that Donner and Blitzen are chaffing at the bit, you are therefore memorialized to hasten the parting hour else we pack our grips and suitcases and bid you a merry Christmas and a good night." AMUSEJIEXT VX PROPOSED Resolution by Senator Cpton Tukcn Lightly by Colleagues. STATE HOUSE. Salem, Or., Dec. 22. (Special.) While the house was considering a gasoline, tax for the ex position Senator Upton introduced a Joint resolution to finance the world's fair through a tax levied on amuse ments. The resolution s not taken seriously. Special reference was made in the resolution to theaters, moving-picture shows, street carnivals, wild animal exhibitions, merry-go-rounds, base ball games, fistic encounters, dances and esthetic or exhilarating enter tainments. This tax would be levied on admis sions, and would be collected on re ports furnished to the secretary of slate by the operators of the various amusements. The tax would be levied at the rate of 10 cents on each admis sion, including complimentary tickets. Provision was made in Senator Upton's resolution for the creation of a commission composed of nine mem bers to be known as the "Oregon 1923 exposition commission." Three mem bers of the commission Would be selected from each of the three con- LEGISLATI'RK HIGHLIGHTS. Senate. Memorial asking for transfer of battleship Oregon to Oregon Is approved. Congress Is urged to appropri ate money for Coos Bay harbor improvement. Two new bills are introduced. Resolution seeking repeal of the 6 per cent tax limitation is defeated. School bill is reconsidered and approved. Resolution' demanding audit of state's finances is approved. Governor's veto of county office holiday bill Is upheld. House. After five hours' discussion. All highway bills prepared by the governor's special commit tee are passed. House practically clears decks preparatory to considering any amendments made by the senate to the fair and road bills. Members of house determined to adjourn Friday. Speaker Bean on floor of house a.11 day working In behalf of his income tax bill to finance 1925 exposition. gressional districts of the state. Power would be given the commission to condemn lands in acquiring prop erty necessary for the exposition site. No financial liability would be at tached to the employes or agents of the commission. FINANCE A I'D IT IS APPROVED Senate Vote on Measure Is Almost Unanimous After Short DcTiato. STATE HOUSE, Salem, Or.. Dec. 22. (Special.) The e-enate. by almost unanimous vote, today approved Sena tor Dennis' resolution providing for an audit of the state's finances. Under the provisions of the reso lution introduced by Senator Dennis, the investigation of the state's fi nances will be made by a committee of five. Two of these ehall be ap pointed by the speaker of the, house and shall be members of the lower branch of the legislature. Two other members shall be membera of the sen ate and shall be named by the presi dent. The fifth member of the com mittee ehall be selected from the state at large and shall not be a mem ber of either branch of the legisla ture. Senator Dennis spoke briefly In be ha'f of his resolution. He said the time had -arrived for the state to take stock, and that an audit of the fi nances of the commonwealth" Is abso lutely nccessu-ry in order that people may have some knowledg-e of the out standing Indebtedness. Besides the resolution Senator Den nis has introduced a hill in the sen ate providing for an appropriation of $10,000 with which to make operative the provisions of the resolution. FARM ASSESSIXG IS ILL LOSES Senators Line I'p Against Measure Willi 21-to-9 Vote. STATE HOUSE. Salem. Or.. Dec. 22 (Special.) Senator La Follette's bill providing that the assessed valuation of fane land and other real estate shall be reduced 0 per cent after January I, 1922, based on the assessed valuations of county assessors for the year 1921, was defeated in the sen ate today by a vote of 21 to 9. Senators Eddy and Moser said they heartily approved of the principle In volved in the bill, but were of the opinion that it would not accomplish tho ends for which it was intended HOUSE AGAINST JURY HILL Proposal to Amend Clause Aliout Women Is Voted Down. STATE HOUSE. Salem, Or.. Dec. 22 (Special.) The proposal to amend thi so-called woman's Jury law enacted at the last session of the Enjoy Christmas With , Your Family and Friends Let Us Serve You Your DINNER 12:30 to 8:30 MENU Hipe Jumbo Olives Salted Nuts Celery Hearts Green Olives Canape of Sardine Toke Toint Oysters on Half Shell Clear Green Turtle Soup Tenderloin of Sole, Trtare Sauce Sweetbread Tatties, Sauce Supreme, Green Teas Lemon Sherbet Roast Oregon Turkey, Chestnut Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce Koast Suckling Pig, Apple Sauce Roast Sirloin of Beef, Horseradish Asparagus Tips Candied Sweet Potatoes Artichokes, Mayonnaise English rlum Pudding, Hard Sauce Mince Pie Pumpkin Pie Yuletide Ice Cream Cream Cheese and Bar le Due Bents Crackera Small Coffee $2.00 per plate PUBLIC CONCERT Rosarian Band Lobby, 8:30 to 10:30 P. M. legislature so as to remove the clause making it compulsory for six women to sit in trials involving minors, was put to sleep in the house late today through the successful maneuvers of Representative Kinney of Clatsop county. Mrs. Kinney is the author of the original bill creating the women jury system. SENATE VOTES MEMORIALS Pension for Civil Wax Veterans Is Asked From Congress. STATE HOUSE, Salem, Or.. Dec. 22. (Special.) The senate, without any dissenting votes, today approved four memorials. One of these memorials urged con gress to pass a bill now pending be fore that body providing that all veterans of the civil war, who served more than 90 days and received hon orable discharges, shall receive a uni form pension of $72 a month. Another of the memorials was in troduced by Senator Dennis and im plored congress, through the navy de partment, to assign to this state the battl&ship Oregon. The third memorial also was pre pared by Senator Dennis, and urged relief for the veterans of the Spanish American war. Senator Dennis spoke '.briefly in behalf of this memorial. In another memorial prepared by Senator Hall, congress was asked to provide funds for the construction of jetties at the mouth of Coos Bay harbor. SMITH REPEAL IS DEFEATED Attack on 6 Per Cent Limitation Loses in Senate. . STATE HOUSE, Salem. Or.. Dec. ?2. (Special ) Senator Smith's resolu tion providing for the repeal of the 6 per cent limitation of the constitu tion, went down to defeat in the senate today by a decisive majority. Senator Smith, in speaking for his resolution, said it-was apparent that the limitation law had tended to in crease rather than reduce taxes In the state'. The printed figures showed that the state tax had Increased from approximately $2,500,000 in the year 1-J16 to $9,000,000 in the year 1921. PUPIL TRANSPORT APPROVED Senate Passes Measure Defeated at Yesterday's Session. STATE HOUSE. Salem, Or., Dec. 22. (Special.) Following a heated de bate In which a number of senators participated, the senate today recon sidered and passed a bill introduced at the request of J. A. Churchill, state superintendent of schools, allow ing school districts to provide trans portation for pupils from one district to another. The bill yesterday was defeated. Senators Vinton, La Follett, Jones and Eddy spoke against the bill. Heirs' Tax R1U Passed. STATE HOUSE. Salem, Or.. Dec. 22. (Special.) By unanimous vote the senate today passed Senator Vinton's bill providing for amendments to the so-called Inheritance tax law. Sen ator Vinton's bill gives the state treasurer, who is in charge of the inheritance tax department, permis sion to comprumitw the value of es tates in cases where the values cannot be determined. Approval of the com promise must be made by the county court In w hich the estate Is probated. Salary Legislation Started. STATE HOUSE, Salem, Or., Dec. 22. (Special.) Legislation making it possible for county employes, includ ing deputies in the offices of Sheriff Hurlburt, to collect the same salary that has been paid to them prior to tho reduction in wages by the tax supervision and conservation com mission was passed by the house Wednesday and sent to the senate for consideration.- i Adjournment Hill Introduced. STATE HOUSE. Salem. Or.. Dec. 22. (Special.) Senator Ryan today In troduced a senate Joint resolution providing that the special session of the legislature shall adjourn sine die tomorrow noon. Governor's Veto Sustained. STATE HOUSE. Salem. Or.. Dec. 22 (Special.) Ciovernor Olcott's veto of the bill passed at the last session of the legislature providing that county efficea phrll remain closed G2 re Living Gold Fish Interesting to old and young. New shipment fine healthy fish just in, 2o to $1.00 and up. AQUARIUMS 23f to $1.50 and up. PERSIAN KITTENS Puppies Can you think of anything MORE INTERESTING, MORE PLAYFUL or MORE COMPANY than a CUTE LITTLE PUP or a FAITHFUL DOG ? We have many kinds, $5.00 to $50.00. See them in our window. East or west side. ted CUT HOLLY AND WREATHS CEDAR ROPING MISTLETOE ORNAMENTAL EVERLASTING FLOWER BASKETS New and Pretty 75c Up A j 145-147 Second Street, Store Open Evenings tiStll Mens mm? -Gift ULtlJJlUl(b I ' ' fi-J NJCF. articles of men's zvear. The Mathis Label on an article is a seal of quality a guarantee of the best there is. Hosiery 40c to $3.50 Neckwear 65c to $4.00 Shirts '......$2.50 to $10.00 Belts .75c to $5.00 Gloves $2.50 to $10.00 Mufflers $2.00 to $10.00 House Coats $8.00 to $17.50 Robes $6.50 to $65.00 SBit Merchandise Orders for Any Amount Saturday afternoons was sustained by the senate today. Senator Moser said he favorer the measure, as It would apply to Multnomah county, but did not object to having the veto sus tained. Hill Validates School Proceedings. STATE HOUSE, Salem, Or., Dec. 22. (Special.) A bill introduced by Senator Ehernard to validate the pro ceedings of school districts under the so-called budget law. met favorable consideration In the senate today. It was necessary to validate the pro ceedings of the school districts, it was said, for the reason that a num ber of the districts failed to comply with the provisions of the budget act. In voting special taxes for the ensuing yar. Judges Expense Fund Provided. STATE HOUSE, Salem, Or.. Dec. 22. (Special.) The house tonight passed a bill appropriating money with Which to pay the expenses of circuit judges who are required to leave their respective districts In the per formance of their duties. Authority for the Judges to claim traveling ex penses wns given by the legislature at Its last session, but through an oversight the lawmakers failed to make the necessary appropriation. Full Term Hill Passed. STATE HOUSE, Salem. Or.. Dec. 22 (Special) The senate today ap proved the measure Introduced by llepresentative Hindman of Multno mah county providing that whtn a person is elected to an office in which a vacancy has occurred he shall serve a full term. Under the present laws persons so elected serve only the un expired term ef their predecessor. Charity Hequesls Exempted. STATE HOUSE. Salem. Or., Dec. 22. (Special.) The house tonight passed a bill introduced by Representative I Carter of Ashland, providing that I estates bequeathed to charitable or-1 gnnlzntlons. educational int mil ions I Cheerful, interesting and appre ciated long after most things are laid away and forgotten. Canary Birds Imported Birds Now In We have a beautiful lot of singers in full song $.j.OO and up. Call and see them and hear them sing. BIRD CAGES a wonderful assortment $2.75 to $25.00. Pre Don't Go Without a Holly Wreath Phone We'll Deliver Flowering Plants, Ferns, Palms, Jardinieres Very appropriate and appre ciated by everyone. This week we have the largest display of STATELY PALMS and TTITTTT. in tho a lovely lot of CHRISTMAS FLOWERING PLANTS, FANCY BASKETS, ETC. Lovely little plants as low as 51. Beautiful large size, 51.50 to ?5 and up. Make your selection EARLY; we will deliver later. Cards free. Phone Main 172 Between Morrison and Alder beau- Until 9:30 This Week and Sunday Until 6 P. M. There is nothing wore nr-n ttn 111 llinH ellll? MMS MEN'S WEAR Fifth and Morrison (Cnrbftt Illdg.) and municipalities shall not be sub ject to pay state inheritance tax. Farmers' Pay Approved. STATE HOUSE. Salem, Or., Dec. 22. (Special.) The house, at the re quest of the Joint ways and means committee, tonight approved a bill appropriating approximately $30,000 to compensate the farmers of western Oregon for flax delivered at the pent, tentiary hero under state contract. House for School Loan Hill. STATE HOUSE, Salem. Or.. Dec. 22. (Special.) 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