11 r ififitiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiHmiiii'iitnniiimtnim liiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiniiiimiiiiing iIIIIIIllllIIIIIIIIIIIlllllIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIItllllIIIIIIIIItIIIIIIlIIIIIlllIIIIIIll llllillllltllllllllllllllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllltllllllllllllllllllllltil I T JENNING 'S Washington at Fifth Washington at Fifth Financial Condition of Oregon Declared Serious. tat are appreciated BANKS HEADS DELEGATION TIJE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX. PORTLAND, DECE3IBER 22, 1918. BOIDS OR DEFICIENCY WARRANTS Multnomah Legislators Meet and In dorse Lieutenant-Colonel Kelly for Port Commissioner. "Either the state must be bonded, or issue deficiency warrants, or the fi nancial problem passed on to the emergency board and at the end of another two years the state will be forced to bond such is the financial condition of Oregon," declared Repre sentative K. K. Kubli, when the Mult nomah delegation met and organized last evening. "Since the last session, in 1917." con tinued Mr. Kubli. "the emergency board has authorized the expenditure of $600,000. This money must be pro--vlded. In addition there are demands for conducting the state which, because "f the 6 per cent limitation, will call for nearly J2.000.000 more than it is possible for the state to raise. Financial Problem Looms. "Any man who can figure out how to solve the problem will be a. Moses. If the deficiency warrants are" issued they will be discounted at 20 per cent, which will virtually force the state to pay 20 per cent more for everything It buys. The men who are on the ways and means committee in the com ing session will find that they can not satisfy anyone." "Eliminate the 6 per cent limitation." nuggested Representative E. E! Smith. "It will have to be done some time." "It could be done by a special elec tion." suggested Senator R. S. Farrell. "'And why not seek new sources of revenue? Possibly Increase the in heritance tax. When the Government needed money it found ways to do it." Homes Axsnred of Support. This discussion of the financial af fairs of the state came up when Charles Dodd asked the delegation to suport an appropriation for a new fireproof building for the Baby Home. He ex plained that the state allows J10 a month for each baby, yet it costs $22.37 a month to keep a baby. This cost has mounted from $16.18 two years ago, and to make up what the state does not pay for the support of these babes, tog days and appeals to the public are necessary. Mr. Dodd declared that he believed Oregon should pay for the upkeep of these charges instead of paying scarcely 30 per cent. .Senator Farrell agreed with Mr. Dodd and said that the Baby Home, Boys' and Girls' Aid Society, the orphan homes and similar institutions should be properly supported by the state. Banka Heads Delegation. Sixtern members of the Multnomah delegation were present and quickly organized with the selcetioti of Sen ator W. W. Banks, as chairman, and Representative II. L. ldleman, as sec retary. Next a motion was made that the delegation consider no general legislative matters, but confine itself to local matters. There will be a meeting next Friday night at S o'clock at room 325, Morgan building. Having disposed of organization. Representative D. C. Lewis opened the festivities by moving' that Lieutenant Colonel George H. Kelly be the unani mous choice of the delegation for a member of the Tort of Portland Com mission, a position which he resigned when he entered the service of the United States and was sent over seas in the engineers as a Major. Lieutenant Kelly Indorsed. When Lieutenant-Colonel Kelly re signed Robert H. Strong was selected to fill the vacancy. The coming Legis lature must confirm Mr. Strong's ap pointment or make a new nomination. Various members, Including Represent atives John B. Coffey, Herbert Gor don, and others, wished it distinctly understood that the recommendation for Lieutenant-Colonel Kelly was not intended as a reflection on Mr. Strong and Senator Banks was requested to explain the situation in person to Mr. Strong. Those attending the meeting were: Senators W. W. Banks, R. S. Farrell, A. W. Orton and F. C. Howell: Repre sentatives Chester C. Moore, Dr. E. C. ' McFarland. D. C. Lewis. O. W. Hosford. Herbert Gordon. Oren R. Richards, Eugene JttJ. Smith, David E. Lofren John B. Coffey, K. K. Kubic and H. L. ldleman. GOVERNMENT AUCTION SALE On December 27 and 28, 191S, coi mencing at 9 A. M I will sell at public auction to highest and best bidder on account of Lieutenant Harry N. Bow ler, property- offices. Bureau of Air Craft Production, at Seattle Coal & Fuel Company's stables, 1333 Weller street, between 13th avenue South and Rainier boulevard, Seattle, Wash. The following, to wit: Eleven (11) head work horses from 1300 to 1700 pounds. Six sets double harness, 1 wagon, complete without bed. Also for account Stems, Carey, H. S. Kirbaugh Corp.: Ninety horses, 1000 to 1700 pounds, 16 eets work harness, 22 stock saddles and bridges. 61 pack saddles, 8 Hum boidt pack saddles. Zl wagons, com plete without beds, and other mlscel laneous teams and stable equipment. Farmers and contractors should not fail to attend this sale. Owner reserves right to reject any or all bids. Terms of sale are cash, 10 per cent deposit required from all bidders. B. LEVY. Auctioneer, 1007 American Bank Bldg., Seattle. Adv REMOVAL SALE iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiini SAVE ON A MODERN PIANO OR PLAYER PIANO NOW Finest Pianos and Player Pianos Offered at Prices to Sell Them Quick. iiiiiimiiiimiimiiiiiiiimiiiimiiiii WE Tackle has been invented to make a falling tree pull out the stump of one cut down earlier in a lumbering opera tion. ff Motet. Rates 2.00 upwards Ftnr.t In th Kortkiful OPEN OUR NEW PIANO AND PHONOGRAPH STORE at 106 Fifth St. (opposite First National Bank) IN JANUARY ' iiiiimiiimiiimiiiiimimiiiiiiimii To avoid moving this large stock, we offer greatly reduced prices and very easy terms terms that will suit the most humble pocket book make a small deposit begin your installments next year. Exclusive Portland agents for Hobart M. Cable, Pease, Kohler & Campbell, Andrew Kohler, Palmer and other dependable pianos. iiimmimiiimimiiimiiimmmiii A NUMBER OF GOOD USED PIANOS included in this sale. Fischer, McPhail, Chickering, Valley Gem, Smith & Barnes, etc., all at about half price. imiiimimiiimiimimmiiimmtii FOLEY & VAN DYKE GOOD PIANOS 151 FOURTH ST. NIGHT CLASSES FAILURE! STUDENT AXD TAXPAYER. OF FERS CRITICISM. Franklin High School Fine Build ing, Finely Equipped but Walks and Lights Lacking. Inadequate lighting and sidewalks about the Franklin High School build ing are given as the cause of Che fail ure of the night classes which have just been discontinued there, according to a letter received yesterday by Act ing Superintendent Grout from N. A. Kly, 14 70 East Sherman street. "Failure of the classes can be laid to the School Board personnel," Mr. Kly writes in the letter, in which he stated: "As a pupil there and as a taxpayer,. I believe honest criticism is sometimes constructive. "You provided a fine building, finely equipped and with fine instructors,-but that is all. "Try to reach this school at night. No paths, no lights to ruide the way. From the Division-street side it is al most impassable. Slippery clay, stand ing water and pitch darkness in the low places. From the Fifty-second-street side, in addition to darkness. there Is the danger of being hit by an automobile. Many a time a girl will wait till someone else comes along be fore going home, and I assure you when I go I do not take anything val uable with me. Such conditions are a disgrace to any such community. A few hundred dollars would have reme died this. "Second, a little businesslike adver tising would have acquainted many with the opportunity to attend the school." Superintendent Grout will present the letter at the next meeting of the School Board. Lumber Head Is Honored. The 50ft eninlAvA tt K c- v-i Lumber Company yesterday presented iu r. su. Ayer, president ot the company, a silver loving cup. The token was given, explained O. Howard in the speech of presentation, in appreciation of Mr. Ayer's friendly policies in deal ing with the employes. The inscrip tion bears the same message thus ex pressed: "Chrlstmj.3, 1918. to N. E. Ayer, from his employe- and in recog nition of his manly, fair and helpful conduct toward us at all times." The recipient has been head of the company since its organization in 1905. Jackson Club to Elect- Election of of fleers, will be held by the Jackson Club, a Democratic or ganization, Monday night. The meet ing will be held at the Library at 8 o'clock. Kodak Supplies. Ex- Pert Developing and X Printing. Only two days left to finish your Christmas shopping. Have you called on us yet? A few minutes here among our splendid as sortment of beautiful gift stationery, articles of fine leather (such as purses, bill cases, wal lets, pocket books, writ ing cases, etc.) Water man's Fountain Pens, kodaks, photo albums, and kodak equipment, will fill all your buy ing needs. 343V WASH. Bt.B4wy ini Park wilt tkUiwnultFnini 1 fli T 1) F OR the gift buyer the main and balcony floors hold much to interest. Here are assembled the finest examples of furni ture making possible to produce. Look through the wondrously beautiful collection of mahogany pieces Spinet Desks, Davenports Rockers and the scores of other things that go to make home attractive. Davenport Tables, Chairs, 'The Home of Good Furniture" A Few Offerings From the Balcony Mahogany Finish Smoking Stands and Humidors $8.50-$ 10.30 Solid Mahogany Plane Stands..... Solid Mahogany Gate-Leg Tables. Mahogany Finish Music Cabinets.. Solid Mahogany Book Wagons.... Solid Mahogany Book Racks Mahogany Desks Mahogany Finish Gate-Leg Tables. 7.30 29.00 26.00 30.00 23.50 24.85 23.00 A Christmas Gift for the Baby We have just received a large shipment of the latest models in Oriole Go-Carts If you wish to make an ac ceptable pres ent for a home that owns a baby, give one of these dainty and convenient vehicles. Tnf -.9 Martha Washington Mahogany Finish Sewing Stand $14.85 A dainty and convenient gift to mother, wife or sis ter. Shown on our Bal cony Floor. jloor Davenport Lamps and Silk Shades Here are more fine ma hogany floor lamps : more beautiful silk shades than are shown in all other Portland stores combined. You could hardly make a more appreciated home gift than one of these beautiful lamps with an appropriate shade. A Couch Cover. FOR A GIFT $6.25 full-sized couch covers, tapes try weave, in floral design, 54.95 Regular $9.50 couch covers in heavy tapestry weave in new designs and colorings. Special at $7.25 The Franz Premier Electric Sweeper None better made; finds all the dust and dirt; makes house cleaning a real pleasure. ONLY $41. OO $4.00 Down $1.50 Weekly Panama Electric Sweeper Only $27 0 $3 down $1 weekly A splendid sweeper at a modest price. It will give you satisfac tion in every respect. A Gift for the Ionic Cane and Mahogany Davenport $135 One of the most appreciated of gifts! A deep, roomy davenport of fine mahogany with cane panels; upholstered with beautiful brocaded damask; , . r . i- spring seat ana spring-eomion, cusnion. Shown on the main floor. This Rugs for Christmas Gifts A welcome present for the home, and one of lasting beauty and utility. neck we offer two lines of rugs at greatly reduced prices. $7.50 Wilton Rugs $5.25 Many patterns in 27x54 rugs with fringed ends. One of these will make an acceptable gift. A decided bargain at the reduced price. $16.50 Wilton Rugs $11.50 These rugs are 36x63 size. We show them in a number of lovely new designs. Aside from their beauty the liberal price concession is an inducement to buy. GATE-LEG TABLE Mahogany Finish, $19Ji5 A beautiful and convenient piece of furniture that will' add to the attractiveness of any room. Ex cellent as a gift. The Windsor The Perfect Musical Instrument We have just received a number of new Windsors in cases of various periods to match your furniture. The Windsor reproduces perfectly; it costs no more than other instruments. luiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinimiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiii'""""111111111111111111111'111 iiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMtiiiitiiimniinnitMmmiuf Fuiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiui iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiuniiiiiiiiiiiiiiii illinium imiiimiiiiitiiiimimmii inmmii u iiiiiinii inn HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIMIU Lennon's Glove or Merchandise Orders Convey the Christmas spirit in the terms of- the ut- most happiness an appropriate and wanted present is a joy to the recipient. A Lennon's Glove or Merchandise Order j insures absolute satisfaction in every way. Sold in any amount you desire. Good anytime at any Lennon's Store in Portland or Seattle, s Lennon's Orders are backed by complete assortments of the world's best. Gloves Umbrellas Hosiery Blouses HANDKERCHIEFS AND . WOMEN'S UNDERWEAR Put up in decorated envelopes, a Lennon's Order is an ideal gift. Morrison St. Postoffice Opposite Aad at The W Hint Shop (Innon'i Aniri.l ' Portland Hotel Court E ChM. F". Bcr". Vlce-Pra. and Mgr.' 5iiiiimiiiiimiiJitiiimiiiiiiiHiuiiiuiiimiuiiiiiuHiiiiiiiiiuiuMiiiiuiiiiiiuiiJtiiiiiLC 41 te in Christmas will be kept in glad some manner at the Portland Hotel. With feasting, music and care free sport, will the guests while away the hours. Dinner $1.50 Dancing 6 to 8 Music in both dining rooms and the grille. Reserve now for Christmas Dinner, New Year's Eve Supper, and New Year's Dinner. The Portland Hotel Under Management of Richard Childs r