TIIE STTXDAT OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND. DECEMBER 13. 1918.
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STATE LEGISLATURE
Fl
ICES BIG PROBLEMS
Members Silent on Matters of
Proposed Legislation.
GOOD ROADS BILLS LOOM
tTm-crlaln Financial Situation Mi
l'urnl--h Food for Di.tcnssioa
and Statute Changes.
SALEM. Or.. Dee. 14. (Special.)
Tbe 20th biennial assembly of the Ore-
son Legislature is less than a month
away, yet legislators who hare visited
the capital and there have been man
of them are decidedly reticent about
what they Intend to propose along the
, line of legislation.
Soma big outstanding legislation ap
. parently Ilea ahead, but In what shape
It will come up, where it will com
from and the exact detailed nature of
f Jt seems to be rather hazy.
The uncertain financial situation con
I fronting the members of the two houses
I may hare something to do with this
reticence and some of the legislators
have admitted that they are casting
about to get their bearings before they
1 decide to take a plunge into the law
' making pool.
I Xueh Lerfalatiea Eyed.
I So far the following; outstanding fea
I turea slated for consideration at- the
' 50th of Oregon's Legislatures include
Mum sort of reconstruction legisla
tion. yet In a decidedly embryonic and
, chaotlo condition. Some few smatter
' Inn as to possibilities of state statute
making along this line bare been sub
rested, but those so far proposed have
been unrelated, not co-ordinated and
in themselves have even failed to take
definite shape. The likelihood ia that
a rreat grist of bills, all more or less
bearing on this Important subject, will
be introduced, but legislators have so
far been gun shy In making known In
any speclnc way just what these bills
will provide.
Consolidation legislation Is another
big feature which promises to have a
more or less definite showdown at the
romlnc session. Many Legislatures In
the past have attempted to do some-
thing along the line of merging, elimi
nating or in some other manner ban
(illng state boards and commissions so
that state activities could continue at
jt reduced expense. All efforts in the
past have been rather sorry as far as
results have been concerned.
MrrBrtac Preblesa Lewsaa.
The last session put It tip to a com
mission to investigate and to report on
this Important subject. This commis
sion has Investigated and its report Is
in the hands of the printer. The high
lights of this report have been given
to the public and It Is reasonable to
suppose that with the flying start given
the consolidation question lLcan come
up early for consideration. How soon
any decision will be reached, however,
is problematical In the extreme, as it
Is certain stiff lobbies will be on the
Job-both for and against the commis
sion's programme, or parts of it at
least.
This may augur long discussions In
committee and out before any final de
cisions are reached as to the plans out
lined by the commission. It is prob
able that the commission's report will
be considered piecemeal, rather than
as a whole, and members are certain
that parts of their programme will go
through, if not all of it.
Vlaaaeea Caaae Dlae-saalea.
Financial legislation will take tip
much time of the legislators. Wide dis
cession has opened up among fiscal
sharks of the state as to whether or
not the state can weather the next two
years on the amount of money allowed
it under the ( per cent limitation
amendment. AH were pretty generally
agreed while the war was yet on and
no Immediate cessation of hostilities
was In sight that the state's finances
were placed In a very precarious post
tion by the per cent amendment.
A number of state officials still In-
fist that the finances are in an iden-
ttcal position to that of six months ago,
I Others, however, see a chance for re.
' enperation which will carry it over a
' large share of the next biennium. if
not the entire biennium. on the funds
' that will be available for expenditure
during that period.
The court of last resort In mat-
tera of this kind seems to be the mem
; Tbers of the Legislature themselves, and
this problem will confront the 90 men,
who no doubt will be as much in con
flict over what the state can do. as
' the state- officials are now.
Aeeideat Fai4 laereasea.
t It is known that some efforts will
I be made to present legislation which
will have for Its object the alleviation
of the present situation as to the state's
fiscal affairs, and also to prevent ruch
exigencies from arising In the future
if possible. In fact, a number of bills
along this line are sure to come and
a number of them will be In conflict.
Closely linked wlththe outlook of
the state's finances lsthe question of
Christmas
Bells.
Will Soon Be Ringing!
Lest You Forget
lf at sj"
there are but EIGHT DAYS left
in which to do your Christmas
hopping.
Tour chopping trips should in
clude a visit to our store, where
countless articles of real Christ
mas merit are on display. Our
offerings include the practical
kind that have a lasting value
TP at will be cherished in the
years to come.
We append a suggestion list
for your careful consideration,
which we know wllj aid you In
making your holiday selections.
Make your purchases early and
thereby miss the last-day rushes.
Andirons
Fire
Screens
Fire Sets
Spark
Guards
Basket
Grates
Coal Hods
Electric Percolators. Electric Chafing Dishes,
Electric Toasters. Electric Curlers.
Electric Vacuum Cleaners and Washing Machines.
Thermos Lunch Baskets and Bottles,
Fine Fishing Hods and Tackle,
liuna and Rifles,
Outing Clothing.
Punching Bags. Boxing Gloves. Exercisers,
Roller Skates. Flashlights. Footballs,
Golf and Tennis Supplies.
Gym and Athletic Supplies.
Good Tools for Mechanical Boys and Men.
Chests of Tools. Cabinets of Tools,
Fine Machinists' Tools and Cases,
Scroll Saws, Turning Lathes. Bracket Saws,
Pocket Tool Kits, .Work Benches.
Safety and Hand Razors.
Pocket Knives. Scissors and Shears,
Manicure and Scissor Sets.
1S47 Rogers Bros. Silver-Dated Knives and Forks,
Beef and Gima Carvers.
Fine Table Knives and Forks.
Oregon-Made Maple Nut Bowls.
Aluminum Roasters and Cooking Utensils
Fish and Steak Planks, Kread Boards,
Savory and Lisk Roasters,
Coffee Percolators.
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New Davenport Lamps! New Silk Lamp Shades! New Cane and Mahogany Davenports! Gift Pieces!
Washington at Fiftk
J EM-NINO'S
Washington at Fifth
Gifts fir me Chi
Idren
The Windsor Phonograph
Come in and see our new-
Windsors ; listen to the
music they make. The
reversible tone-arm of
the Windsor plays rec
ords of all makes. Buy
a Windsor a better
phonograph at no high
er cost.
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Boys)' Express Wagons. Overland Wagons,
Velocipedes. Tricycles.
Hand-Cars, Automobiles. Barrows,
Coaster Wagons and Sleds,
Etc-. Etc.
If Tou Fall to Sea Just What Ton Want in the Above
List. Then Visit
Our Show Window Displays
They're Ch'ock-full of Holiday Inspiration.
Note Our Store Ia Thoroughly Disinfected Each Day,
Making It a Sate Place to Shop.
Furniture and Toys
for the Kiddies
ONLY this week we completed the unpacking of a host of
new things for the children. They're on display now,
ready for your choosing. You will be interested in select
ing from our big collection of
- Doll Carts, Doll Buggies, Velocipedes,
Child's Desks, Chairs, Rockers, and
Table and Chair Sets.
Select the children's things now. We will deliver them when
you wish.
It will be easy choosing in our Gift
Section; the entire balcony floor is
filled with beautiful pieces m mahog
any and in reed mostly single pieces
that make the most' delightful gifts
imaginable. Come in and look to
your heart's content. We will serve
you when you are ready to choose.
We take Liberty Bonds of any
issue at par value in payment for
purchases made now.
a useful and
lasting Gift
72c
Honeyman Hardware Co.
Portland's Largest Hardware and Sporting Goods Store
. . . founn at Aiaer
Standers, Walkers,
"Gets-It" for Corns
World Has Never Known Its Equal
-What win set rid of my corn T The f
aosw.r ama been made oy millions cn.r s
enly one rora-rnmor that yon ran bank
en, that's absolutely certain, that makes any
(era ea earth peel Mht off like a banana
Caea-Peae Is Easftae Cera h Deoes.-lt
ekln and that's roaeie j.ts-It.- Tlcnt
shoes and dancing even -ho yoa hT a
corn need not disturb you If you apply a
few drope of "Gats-It on tbe corn or cal
lus. You want a eorn-peeler. not a corn
fooler. Ton don't havo to fool with corns
yoa fflsel them r'eht off with your fingers
by using "O.ts-Il. Cuttlnr makes rorni
grow and bleed. Why ne Irritating salves
r make a bundle of rear toe with tape or
bandage. r Why putter and still have the
com? Use "Gels-It" your corn-pain Is over
tbe rem ta a "goner sure as the sua rises.
"Oeta-lt," tbe guaranteed, money-back
corn-remover, the only sure way. coots but
a trifle at any drug store. MTd by IS. Law
rence A Co.. Cnirago. III. Sold la Portland
and reeem mended as the world's best corn
remedy by Owl Drug Ce 21 stores on tbe
Pacific, Coast.
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whether or not the workmen's compen
sation law is to be made compulsory
nd whether or not state-aid to the In-
uHtrlal Accident Commission be re
moved, save Insofar aa such state-aid
is for the administration of the act
itself.
The enormous growth of the State In
dustrial Accident Insurance Depart
ment during; the past few years has
Increased the amount of the state's
share of the accident fund to large pro
portions and it is conceded by all that
elimination of this payment by the
state would be a long: stride toward
settling; the pinch that is felt from the
six per cent amendment and from
mounting- costs. The 1915 Legislature
also appointed a commission to investi
gate the question of making the com
pensation act compulsory and tbe re
moval of state-aid from its operations.
This commission is still to be heard
from but some of Its members have in
dicated that they probably will be lav
orable to such a plan.
Military Opens Qaeetloa.
It Is understood the commission it
self is also favorable to it now al
though It has been opposed to It in the
past. It seems probable that an ei
fort will be made to secure a' favorable
endorsement to such a plan from the
Legislature and have that body pass
it on to the people in the shape of a
constitutional amendment or referen
dum bilL
The status of military affairs in the
state also opens another question In
which there are possibilities for large
discussion. The varying elements of
the military organisations of tbe state
now existent present chances for some
lively tilts. The State Guard may feel
inclined to remain In statu quo
through some sort of legislation reme
dial of Its present uncertain standing.
The National Guard question is also
bne which presents at least two phases.
A very strong element Is disinclined
to a speedy rejuvenation of the Na
tional Guard, while the Governor h
expressed himself as favorable to that
plan.
There seems to be a sentiment tnat is
largely Inclined to await the return of
Oregon's heroes from France before
any definite policies are outlined as to
the state's military affairs, while the
Governor is anxious that he have some
sort of a military backing In event dis
putes may arise that he believea cannot
be coped with by the civil authorities.
Reads Leglalatloa la Sight.
Another part of the state's military
forces which Is sure to be an angry
bone of contention la the military po
lice. The Governor will be inclined to
seek a retention of that organisation
in the shape of a small state constabu
lary. A large number of members who
have been here have been outspoken in
their opposition to the military police
as a whole or to any part of It. What
ever la done with the military police
will not be done without a scrap. That
is as certain as It is certain there will
be a session of the Legislature.
While good roads advocates expect
there will be some proposed amend
ments to the highways laws, they have
reached the conclusion that any at
tempt to overthrow the $i. QUO. 000 bond
ing art will be practically abandoned.
ana it ix aoes come up mcy okcvi ib
will amount to but a slight flurry. Some
talk of this had arisen before the last
election. The general belief has been
expressed by the legislators that the
highway programme as adopted In 1917
will not be Interfered with in any ma
terial respects.
Some insurance legislation is in signt.
while the usual grist of bills relating
to departmental affairs will come up
early In the session. Recommendations
for changes in the handling of institu
tions and departments are fewer than
for rnny blenntums past, however, and j
no matters of material importance in
that line are expected.
There will be an effort to place the
State Penitentiary back into the hands
of the Board of Control, but the chances
are that such an effort will be abortive,
If the expressions heard here from leg
islators are any definite criterion.
Salary rises which have been granted
to a large number of state employes
under stress of war conditions, as well
as recommendations for still further
increases, will also come In for a full
share of consideration. State officials
have generally agreed that such salary
rises were justified under the circum
stances, but not all of the legislators
who have been here have been as fully
agreed along that line. Sufficient dif
ference' of opinion teems to exist for a
good lively debate, at least.
Other topics of large Interest are very
apt to arise early in the session and
keep the Legislature busy for the bal
ance of the time. What they are has
not been disclosed in the trips of the
various lawmakers In this direction up
to this time.
There are many which might be con
sidered, such as the future of the long
moribund rural credits fund; the solu
tion" of irrigation problems as recon
struction measures; the possibility of
taxation legislation in line with the
new powers conferred on the Legis
lature by the uniform classification
amendments adopted by the people at
the special election In 1917. and a great
grist of other matters of prime Import
ance.
Governor Prepares Message.
But nothing specific as to such possi
ble legislation has arisen, although it
has beep hinted that there may be some
bills growing out of the taxation
amendments referred to.
Some important proposals for amend
ments to the Judicial system, which
Sale of
Linoleums
Regular $1.00 Felt-Base
Linoleums in 5 to 50-
yard pieces; the
yard
Regular $1.35 Burlap
Back Linoleums specially
priced, the Q
yard OC
Regular $1.75 and $2.00
inlaid linoleums spe
cially priced,
the yard. .
Pure
Aluminum
STEWPANS
2-quart capacity.
Monday and Tuesday Only
89c
$1.45
I $47.50 Saxony Axminster Rugs $33.75
Twelve Patterns 9x12 Size
The Acceptable Christmas Gifts
These are Smith's Saxony Axminsters in beautiful floral,
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uneniai ana an-over patterns, .every rug lnciuaecu onown
on the second floor.
Curtain
Materials
Regular 50c Marquisettes in ecru,
beige and white; hemstitched,
with Cluny lace edge; 36 on
inches wide. The yard.. "
Regular 35c plain Marquisettes in
ecru, beige and white;
the yard
Comforter
Special
Regular $7.50 Lambswool Com
forters, 72x84 size; covered with
fine art silkoline
Special $4.85
Franz Premier
Electric
Sweeper
Gets all the dust and ' dirt.
Makes house-cleaning pleasant.
$41.00
$4 down $1.50 weekly.
This
Tea Wagon.
$14.85
In Oak or Mahogany
A delightful gift for wife or
mother. Saves many a step. A
beautiful piece of furniture, high
ly finished.
Candlesticks
rHESE OLD-FASHIONED
ARTICLES ARE ALL
THE RAGE.
i.
Mahogany Candlesticks $1.25
Crystal Candlesticks at $1.50
Gold-finish Candlesticks $3.50
Polychrome Candlesticks $3.50
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have been outlined previously will come
from the committee provided for by the
last Legislature to Investigate as to the
necessity for such reforms.
Governor Withycombe has started
DreDarine his message to the Legisla
ture and It is probable a number of !
suggestions for possible beneficial leg
islation will come from his pen, but so
far he has offered no intimation as to
what these might be.
Phone your want ads to The Orego
nian. Phone Main 7070, A 6095.
We Give S. & H.
Trading Stamps.
Keep Your Feet Dry-Wear Good Shoes
We Sell Good Shoes to Men and Women
It is the season of Wintry winds of sudden rains of damp streets and sidewalks.
By all means keep your feet dry. Cold, wet fet cause many nay, most of the
ills of the Winter season.
We offer you here the best inNfootwear shoes that are as nearly waterproof as
can be made; qualities made certain by the name and high repute of the maker.
And you are safe in shopping here by reason of the quality of our footwear, not
only, but as well by the fact that our store is out - .
of the congested district. Here, the air is fresh
and pure, the service unhurried, with ample room
There is safety for you in our merchandise there
is safety for you in the conditions and the en
vironment of its purchase.
Two of Our Leaders
nil l. ma .'iji
129 Tenth Street, Bet. Washington and Aider
Men's Black or Brown Calf Lace
Shoes; English last;-welt soles; all
styles of toes; $8.00 and upwards.
Women's Black or Brown
Calf Lace Shoes; military
heels; welt soles;.$8.50 and
upwards. ."
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A Real Day
of Rest
is Sunday when you dine at
the
Portland Hotel
No marketing before
hand, no work of prepara
tion, no clearing up after.
Just delicious food, dain
tily served, to the accom
paniment of delightful
music rendered by
Prasp's Novelty
Orchestra
Special Pinner, $1.25
To avoid disappointment,
reserve tables now for '
Xmas Dinner.
(jTaMe d'Hote Dinner, $1.50
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