SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, POXITLANP, J ASILUtT 3. 1915. TIIE - - - - - , , BBBBHBB I " " " ! 1 WILSON LOSING IS HOLD ON HIS PARTY 5 President as Political Issue I Proves Disappointment I to His Henchmen. s REVOLT IS FORMIDABLE ratronae Ftght With Senators Con C tritium to Krynlt and With Mrmtxrg of House Name Is G Deprived of rotency. OBBGOXIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington. Jan. 2. The amaxing rapidity with which President Wilson has lost his Influence over his party majority in Congress la the one astonishing polit ical development since the November election, and the moat important de velopment an well. Only a few months ago, both branches of Congress stood ready to act at the dictation of the White House: today a mandate from the White House is not worth the paper, it Is written on. or would not be. if it should be. written. WIImb ! Disappointing Issue. Primarily, the' President's declining; political Influence la due to the No 'vember election. Congress having; been kept in Washington against Its will until a few weeks before election, mem bers did not have time to pet out Into the campaign to any extent, and the Democratic candidates, with few excep tions, made their appeal for re-election solely on the ground that the "President must be sustained." Thus, from the Democratic standpoint. Wil son waa the issue in the late campaign, and in many Congressional districts, and in not a few Senatorial fights, he was the sole Issue put forward by Democrats seeking re-election. As a campaign Issue. President Wilson proved a dismal disappointment to those who depended upon him. Attempt te Dictate Avera. So far as politicians are concerned, the President's waning influence Is also attributed to his attempt, when Con gress reconvened, to dictate absolutely In the matter of Federal patronage. Ig noring the Senate completely, though the Senate, nnder the Constitution, has as much authority as the President over general Federal appointments. The President not only undertook to deny the Senate its constitutional rights regarding appointments, but he went further and deliberately offered affront to the Senate by serving notice, by his acts.rather than in words, that he Intended to ignore the Senate If the Senate saw fit to reject his appoint ments. In this same connection, the President, with a studied care, started out to punish Democratic Senators who had dared disagree with him on public questions, during the past session. Rrpoklleaas Are Offended. Tn several instances, moreover, the President, on advico of the Postmaster General, went out of his way to offer offense to Republican Senators, who of course did not expect or demand the right to control patronage under a Democratic administration, but who did ask that men personally obnoxious to them be not appointed In their home towns. The most aggravated case of offense offered a Republican Senator lay in the appointment of John H. Bloom as post master at Devils Lake. N. D. Bloom happened to be a man who was in tensely obnoxious to Senator Gronna. a Republican, and on Senator Gronna's protest during the last session. Bloom's nomination was rejected. iraate Reseats Affrent. Immediately, on advice of the Postmaster-General, the President nom inated Marjorie J. Bloom, wife of the first appointee, as postmistress at Devils Lake. Mr. Burleson being deter mined to force one member of the Bloom family on the unwilling Senator. The Senate then rejected this nomina tion. Whereupon, one week before Congress convened, the President gave Mrs. Bloom a recess appointment, thinking thereby to keep her In office, even though the Senate again rejects her nomination. The Senate waa then (stain called on to show its resentment of the affront orfered Senator Gronna. who has no enemies in the Senate on either side of the aisle. It is well known that the President made appointments obnoxious to Sen ator O'Gorman. of New Tork: Senator Reed, of Missouri, and Senator Mar tine, of New Jersey, and the aim of the Kxecutive manifestly was to punish these Senators for having opposed his legislation or his appointments at the last session. Opposition Angers President. Senator Keed waa the most ob jectionable of all the Senators becauas the fiKht led by him resulted in forc ing the President to withdraw the nomination of Thomas D. Jones, of Chicago as a member of the Federal Reseria Board. Jones happened to be the personal friend of the President and hl nomination was purely a Wil son appointment, and to be forcedto abandon his close friend because of op position led by Senator Reed made t!u President angry. To make matters worse, when the patronage revolt in the Senate took formidable shape, the President as sumed a superior air and announced to newspapermen that he had no quar rel with the Senate over patronage, it being clearly his intention to convey the Idea that he would not sloop to recognize the Senates rejection of his nomination as a rebuff, but would Ignore the Senate altogether and keep his appointees In office under recess appointment and In spite of adverse Sonata action. Haoc Ala la Coaeerne. While the House is not -as deeply concerned as the Senate over the patronage controversy, yet there are many House members who have been ignored by President Wilson in making appointments in their respective dis tricts, and still others many others who went down to defeat last Novem ber because they risked all on the popularity of the President and were defeated because they wore the yoke. Defeated Democrats, and especially those who have no hope of securing Federal Jobs by appointment from the President, are about as sore at the President a are the outraged members of the Senate. While the President rtill has an advantage in the House, because of the hig Democratic ma jority rolled up in 1M2, his name is not so potent there as It was thre tr.nti- ago. The Administration will find difficulty In forcing even the Hsu te -swallow Administration measures to which there Is honest Dem ocratic opposition, as. for instance, there is to the Government shipping bilL Mighty Fall Is Heard. It is remarkable that a President who. in October, need only order the passage of a bill to force its adoption, should in the following January find himself unable to get a majority vote for legislation bearing the Administra tion brand. Unless there is an adjust ment of the patronage tangle an ad justment under which the President completely backs down he will find himself powerless to drive Congress against its will, and he will see the short session adjourn with little to its credit beyond the passage of the appro priation bills. This is another case of the mighty fallen, but the fall has been unusually ELGKKS CONSTRUCTION AC. TIVITV TANGIBLE EVI DENCE OF PROGRESS. EUGENE. Or., Jan. 2. (Spe cial.) The year IS14 waa not one of drepression In Eugene. With total construction actlvitiea measured by nearly $1,000,000, ita building permits alone aggregat ed $12,373. or 40 per cent larger than $376,028, the total attained during JS1S. During the past year Eugene has completed a $110,000 high school building, started a $75,000 armory and a $90,000 administra tion building has been commenced on the University of Oregon cam pus. A total of 32.235 yards of street paving were laid at a cost of $90,000, giving Eugene 15 miles of hard-surface pavement; 16,995 feet of sewer were laid at a cost of $26,983, making a total of 35 miles of sewer, and a record an nual distance of five miles of concrete sidewalk were laid at a cost Of $12,800, giving Eugene 33 miles of concrete walk. For the coming yiar plans are laid for an even greater paving programme, for $50,000 In drain age work, the Installation of ten miles of new water mains and two new reservoirs to cost $100, 000. Eugene now covers an area of four and one-half miles and haa 139 acres of city parks. hard because of the distance the Presi dent dropped since last October. C0RT BORROWS $500,000 Theatrical Corpora tion Mies Slort gage in Yakima County. NORTH YAKIMA. Wash., Jan. 2. fnril 1 Coov of a mortgage for $500,000 given by John Cort, Incorpor ated, a corporation formed under the l.w. of Delaware, to the Central Trust Company of New Tork. was filed for record in the office at the County Audi tor here today. The mortgage is given to secure an equal amount of S per cent gold bonds issued by the Cort corporation "to obtain money needed In the operation of its business." Property covered by the mortgage includes the stock of amusement and theater companies operating the Cort ,i ...... i u. Vnrlr Pllv and Denver. as well as. in Baker and other places tn Oregon, xne unna ana Seattle, the Auditorium in Spokane and the Yakima Theater of this city. MINIMUM WAGE OPPOSED Washington Hotelmen File Com plaint on Chambermaid Scale. V ni vmph Wanli.. Jan. 2. (Special.) Hotelmen appeared' today before the t ... i .... . n i w.ifg.. Pnmmlsaioil to pro test against the $9 minimum wage pro posed for chambermaids Dy r-ne rocem hotel and restaurant conference, though n nrntMt acrainst the $11 rec ommended by the same conference as the minimum lor waitresses. . Thomas B. MacMahon. appearing for the hotelmen, questioned the constitu- .1 i i ... th minimum wasfl act. and it is believed the hotelmen will ini tiate the first test or the wasnmgton law If the $9 minimum Is adopted. The k.i.in... ii.ciur arinntion of this mini. mum would- ntan that white chamber maids would te suppianiwi dj Jap anese, 'fir ARMOR DOES NOT PROTECT German General Warns Soldiers Xot to Rely on Advertised Models. n i tuc T . n ? Th rnnpnl com- manding'the Eighteenth German Army . ' . ha. nr.i.rtrH1na tn the Paris Temps, issued the following notice to his troops: "Bullet proof armor of which various ....... ka.n t a i-tiA nn Main and uiuucig n . u " - r ' actively advertised does not give at all the protection promised. On the contrary, on exposure to Are it Is shown that the armor, instead of pro tecting, becomes Itself the cause of grave wounds to those wearing it. Be sides, the pieces of armor interfere with freedom of movement and make the soldiers' work more difficult. It is necessary to Issue tnis caution agajnst worthless purchases." 20 Marshfield Antoists Fined. MARSHF1ELD. Or.. Jan. 2. (Special.) Twenty automobilists have been fined $5 each here as a result ot tne city administration's efforts to enforce or--,i ,i.iir tn the 11 rh ting of UUlBUvr. . - cars and their positions on the streets. Among the offenders were xr. uwrss E. Dix. Dr. William iiorsiau anu ui. c V Morrow. Otto Hnber, Big Brewer, Dies. inmr tci a vn Til Jan. 2. Otto Hu- ber owner of brewery interests here, in iowa and in the State of Washing ton, died at his home nere loaay. agea 48 years. UEA Good Place to Trade Since 1877 , a Sadies j tj; on novff st.vifts and fine aualitv Schloss Bros, and other good makes, at 1 less than former prices. You men know what 1-3 off means at this store. There's no juggling of prices. Note these reductions and buy now: $15 Suits and Overcoats $10.00 $18 Suits and Overcoats $12.00 $20 Suits and Overcoats $13.35 $25 Suits and Overcoats $16.65 $30 Suits and Overcoats $20.00 - Fancy Wool Vests values to $10 now $2.50 All Staple Blacks, Blues, Grays and Pencil Stripe Suits, Overcoats and Raincoats, 1-4 Off. Shirts Reduced $1.50 Shirts now.... .$1.15 $2.00 Shirts now $1.35 $2.50 Shirts now $1.85 $3.00 Shirts now ..$2.25 $5.00 Shirts now $3.85 Heavy Wool Underwear Reduced $1.50 Garments now $1.15 $2.00 Garments now $1.35 $2.50 Garments now. .$1.85 $3.00 Garments now $2.25 $4,00 Garments now $3.00 $5.00 Garments now $3.75 Sweaters Reduced $3,00 Sweaters now. $2.25 $4.00 Sweaters now $2.75 $5.00 Sweaters now $3.75 $6.50 Sweaters now. $4.50 $7.50 Sweaters now . . .$5.00 Take Advantage of This Opportunity and Save Money on Your Winter Outfit. PHEGLEY & .CAVENDER Corner Fourth and Alder Streets I WILSON ADVISES HASTE ADVANCEMENT OF LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMME IS DESIRED. Senator Gives Assurance That Mer chant Marine Bill Haa Good Chance. Amendments Suggested. WASHINGTON, Jan. 2. President Wilson took counsel with several lead ers of the Senate today in an effort to hasten the Administration's legislative programme for the session. He strong ly desires that it shall be further ad vanced before he leaves next Thurs day tu speak at Indianapolis. With Senator Stone, chairman of the foreign relations committee, Mr. Wil son discussed the status of the Colom bian and Nicaraguan treaties, both of which he hopes to see ratified at this session of Congress. Senator Stone said later he would write immediately to ex-President Roosevelt asking him if he desired 'o be heard by the com mittee as to the Colombian treaty," which provides for the payment of $26 000.000 to Colombia for canal zone property. When the treaty was first drawn Colonel Roosevelt protested against its ratification until he had had an opportunity to discuss it be fore the committee. He was assured the opportunity would be provided. The Nicaraguan treaty, providing for the acquisition of an interoceanic canal route and a naval base In Nica ragua by the United States, already has been reported by the committee. Senator Stone said he would press for early action by the Senate. The President was assured by Sen ator Fletcher, in charge of the Ad ml aistratlon merchant marine bill, that the measure had good chances of pass ing the Senate. The Senator suggest . i DmAmant however, one rf them relating to the shortening of the term or tne proposed issue m " . 1 l,AnB n .-glaA fundll fOT t H ft Kllltfc V.auui uuuo - - purchase or construction of ships. ' . . i 1 4m 1-Tesiuem vviison iuu possible to grant the request of Sen . nni T.anH thsit he include UlUII L.UMD , ' St. Louis and Chicago in his next week s trip, tie aoes noi wiu .v absent from Washington so long. Hospital Supplies Sent to France. tt" cuTvnrnv .Tan. 2 A consign- 1 i ' i ; -ac nf fmnnlies III K II L. IHLIUUlllf, . . ' and 100 bales of absorbent cotton, is being sent by the American Keo uross to Pau. France, where two hospital units already are maintained. Only One "BROMO QCrXEfE" Whenever you feel a cold coming on. think of the full name. Laxative Bromo Quinina. Look for si mature E. W. Grovs on Pox. 25c. LABGK STOCK LOWKoT PRICES TERMS TO Typewriters, Cash Regis ters, Factory Rebuilt TJnderool Visible tS-5 L. C. Smith Visible S25-S45 Remington Visible f3?"? Ros-al Visible $:(-4 Smith Premier Visible 5-85 Oliver Visible SIS-MS Emerson Visible i-5 Btems Visible J? Remington Nos. and 1 fl-sia Smith premier Nos. 2 and 4. ..SU-fle The Typewriter Exchange Ml4 Waohlncton Street, Portland. Or. Twenty Payment life Policy Matured in the Old Line Bankers Life Insurance Company of Lincoln, Neb. Name Paul Coons Residence Sprint Hill, Kans. Amount of policy ".$1000.00 Total Premiums paid to company 578.00 SETTLEMENT. Total Cash paid Mr. Coons $831.21 And 20 years' insurance for nothing Ask the man who owns one of our" policies. We have a good agency for yon. Spring Hill. Kas., June 1. '14. The Bankers Life Ins. Co.. Lincoln. ret. Gentlemen: Your check for IS31.2I in settlement of my policy No. 3396 wnicn mn today completes a 20 year contract with you that has proved very satis factory to me. In the twenty years. I paid you IJTS.00, and had I died any time in tne last year my beneficiaries would have received 11578.00 on a 11000.000 policy. I could have taken a paid up policy for $1119.00, but I preferred to accept the cash settlement ot 33i.;r ana out another policy, which 1 have ar- n.icrf to do with your Mr. Sims wno made the settlement. Very truly yours. PAUL COONS. Combination Sale Clearance and R emova. For over 37 years, the House of Edwards has built up a reputation for dependability and quality It, ely remo val to it. beautiful new home at Tifth and Oak Streets comes as an expression from the people of Portland and vicinity of their unrauing coSnce The old store will soon give way to the new, but its splendid reputation for value being : ut at thei mom ent by this combination of REMOVAL and CLEARANCE SALES, reaching the very bottom of prices for the maximum in value. - J7 "w r" III jvi I i f $13.50 . Genuine Brass Bed $19.50 Brass Bed SIO.OO $22.50 Brass Bed $16.25 $27.50 Brass Bed $18.90 This in an extra special offer. Description will not suffice. We urge you to call and inspect this rare bargain : $45.00 Brass Bed $27.50 $50.00 Brass Bed $129.50 $60.00 Twin Bed $33.4 O Some Splendid Bargains in Bedroom Furniture An odd dresser or chiffonier is always useful about the house. In this combination clearance and removal sale which is our last, opportunity to move them before we occupfy our new location, we are marking the following at ONE-THIRD TO ONE-HALF OFF S7.50 Dresser S24.95 j33.50 Chiffonier for S22.35 $35.00 Dresser.. . .17.50 $32.60 Chiffonier..S16.25 333.50 Dresser S22.35 $30.00 Princess Dresser.. . .$19.85 $30.00 N a p o 1 eon Bed .916.95 CAI OR rRTDlT.l $52.50 Mahogany Dresser S34.35 $25.00 Mah o s any Princess Dresser Slo.o $25.00 Mahogany Chiffonier.. 16.65 $42.00 Mahogany Chiffonier..26.90 $55.00 Solid Mahog-any Chiffonier J29.75 $56.60 L a r Ke Colonial Cttlf' fonier .." .S2S.X. 2 Rooms Furnished Complete Like Cuts $110.75 DINING-ROOM Waxed Solid Oak Table, 45-inch top. extending to ' 1t feet U16.50 Four Solid Oak Waxed Box-Beat Chairs, upholstered in real leather . SVnlr A Ttnr.lcAr tO match Genuine Brussels Rug. 9 by 12 feet. Pattern may be ! - 1 fwnm Iar" stock J.O.OV rolled .SIO.OO Terms S12 Cash, $8 a Month SLEEPING-KCJUIVl Guaranteed Brass Bed. full size Sln.lnv . r ' wr.ii, i - 1 ...... ... rl m r-t tick and imperial edge -. VJi'Yi. iu'ft Solid Oak Dresser, mission design, waxed finish.. . . Bedroom Table, 24 Inches by 24 inches, solid oak... f-JJ Bedroom Chair and Rocker to match. . . . . . . . . Handsome Colonial Rug. 8 by 10 feet blue, pink, green or brown ll.OO 4.25 Dining-room complete. Drastic Redoe-pTC II... Prevail In RUU,J These are limited in number, there being but one ot a kind unless otherwise stated: Two $35 Body BWS- sels, 9x12 ft. S2S.OO $35 Body Brussels, 9x12 feet. S26.SO $35 8 ft. 3 In. by 10 , ft. 6 in. Whit tall Bodv Brussels SZs.oO $30 Colonial Wilton Velvet, seamless. 9 bT 12 feet S23.00 Four $25 Wilton V.l.t All W O A 1. seamless S18.75 S48.25 ROOM DINING $48.25 f&OO Cash, SI.O0 Per Week. Sleeping-room, complete S62.BO ROOM SLEEPING $62.50 ST.OO Casl h, 5.0O Per Moilk. non PLACE TO TRAPEJMjg FIRSTsfc Odd Dining Chairs Seven $2.75 Golden fink Quarter - Sawed inning Chairs Sl.Ou Five $3.25 Golden Oak Leather-Seat Dinlnfr Chairs SI. 9o Twenty $4.50 Famed Oak Heavy Mission Dining Chairs, ai-n-uine Spanitih leath Irather. each $$2.03 Fifteen $3.60 Volinhed Golden Oak, Kltn Seal. Genuine I.eath- . cr Dining Chairs 92.65 II : Isa-si