The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, November 12, 1922, Section One, Image 15

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Newspaper Page TextTHE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND. NOVEMBER 12, K23 13 DEMOCRATS' UPS flIUTIIWIli: PIF II 1 1 vii n i uiu i il. Many Jobs Only Honorary Without Salary. ROADS OF MAIN CONCERN Resignations of. Highway Com missioners Will Greet Pierce AVIien He Becomes Governor. So many Ehake ups can be made by Walter M. Pierce when he be comes governor next January, that he may have trouble in finding enough available democrats to take the places of the republicans who are now on the job. Democratic politicians around Portland are now licking their lips 'in anticipation of the pie which they expect Mr. Pierce to hand out, but much of the pie will be honorary only, with no sal ary attached. What Mr. Pierce will do with the state highway department and the road programme concerns Oregon more intimately than what Mr. Pierce will do with the state game commission or the fish commission or what, as governor, he may have to say about the personnel of the Port of Portland commission. Resignations Will Be Prompt. . Just as soon as Mr. Pierce is in augurated he will have on his desk the resignations of John B. Yeon and W. B. Barratt,- members of the state highway commission. Robert A. Booth's resignation has been in the hands of Governor Olcott for months. It is possible that Mr. Booth, chairman of the commission, Jiiay feel it his duty to remain on the commission until Mr. Pierce's appointees have learned the ropes, providing, of course, that Mr. Pierce wants him to. Three commission ers, unfamiliar with the road pro gramme, would require months to learn what has been done and what is under way if left to their own devices. Mr. Pierce has always opposed the programme of financing . the high way construction through bonds paid for from motor vehicle fees and he has advocated a direct tax in stead. As the bonds have been sold and the license fees arc- paying in terest and principal, this financial system cannot now be changed very well. Mr. Pierce has attempted while in the state senate to place members of the commission on a salary of $4000 a year each. He may make such a recommendation in his in augural, message and, if he con trols the legislative organization, he may have such a measure introduced and passed. Successors Already Talked Of. According to rumors, William Pollman of Baker, Charles Hall of -Marshfield and C. E. Spence of Clackamas may be Mr. Pierce's se lections for the highway commis sion. Mr. Pollman can. have Com missioner Barratt's place if he will take it or Mr. Pollman can have anything else within the gift of Mr. Pierce, for although the Baker banker and cattleman is a - repub lican, he was one of Mr. Pierce's strongest supporters. Senator Hall has had an ambition for years to be a 'state highway commissioner and was considered by the late Governor Withycombe when the original commission was appointed. Geographical conditions worked against Senator Hall and E. J. Adams of Eugene was ap pointed. Mr. Booth succeeded Mr. Adams. As Senator Hall withdrew as an independent candidate for governor, thus assuring the election of Mr. Pierce, the latter may feel some obligation to the Coos Bay senator, although Senator Hall is, like Mr. Pollman, a republican. Glory of Office Evaporated. The third member would have to Succeed Commissioner Yeon, who succeeded S. Benson of the original commission. Mr. Spence, master of the state grange, and Mr. Pierce have entertained the same ideas on the road programme and both fought the original highway pro gramme when it was submitted to the people. Mr. Spence, however, does not appear to be so favorably considered for a place on the road commission as Messrs. Pollman and Hall. As a matter of fact, the glory of being a highway commissioner has -8 Big Stores Delivered anywhere on sifflilli Ici ill if If lil I ! Nil on receipt of first payment. Sign and send this arf Name Address. MA50N AND HAMLIN PIANOS 148 FIFTH ST. NEAR MORRISON . Other Stores: Oakland, Fresno, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose, I.os Angeles, San-Francisco. largely evaporated. The days of the big work, with its problems of construction, have passed, and un less the people favor issuing mote bonds, the road work in the future will be decidedly limited and the job of a commissioner will be merely routine. There is still, how ever, much to be done before the present highway system is com pleted; this depending on new funds. Some Jobs Hold Over. The game commission cannot be cleaned out at once by the new governor, for several of the mem bers will hold over until 1925. The fish commission is the same, the terms expiring in 1923, 1924 and 1925, respectively. Al H. Powers is first up, then C. F. Schmidt and last comes Fred P. Kendall. These two Commissions appoint, respectively, a game warden and a fish warden and a corps of deputies. There will be' deserving democrats waiting for the salaried jobs. Terms of four members of the Port of Portland commission expire in June, 1923, so their successors must he selected in the coming legislature. The members affected are W. U Thompson, T. J. Mahoney, Harry L. Corbett and George H. Kf Uy. The first three were added to the port in the 1921 regular ses sion Jy a bloc formed by eastern Oregon senators in the plan for the North Portland harbor develop ment. Mr. Corbett is now a mem ber of the state senate. While the govepnor cannot appoint members on the port commission out of haryl. the chief executive can have con siderable to say if he wants to. Faithful to Be Taken Care Of. None of these commission places, highway, fish, game or' port, draw salary. It is understood in Portland that Will Moore, former collector of cus toms under President Wilson, will get something and the idea is that he will be made superintendent ot the state penitentiary. Alex Sweek. now in the' Portland land office, who was one of the Pierce advisors in the campaign, will be appointed corporation commissioner, or some thing else. George I. Smith, late of the land office, and G. Y. Harry, former federal conciliator, .are listed for positions with pay. SENATQRSJNJO HURRY AGREE5IEXT ON ATTORNEY CAN" BE MADE QUICKLY. Senator Sta-nfield Says There Are Several We 11 -Supported Appli cations on Hand for Place. 'When the time comes, we will agree in 15 minutes on the man we will recommend for appointment as United States attorney for Oregon," says Robert N. Stanfield, United States senator. During their visit in Portland, neither Senator McNary nor Senator Stanfield has. given an intimation as to where this job will go. They have been asked the question re peatedly, but have not indicated the probable outcome. "There are a number of applica tions and each is backed by an abundance of testimonials," con tinued Senator Stanfield, "but up to the present time we have never dis cussed the matter, except casually. There are applicants who we have agreed are eliminated because of unfitness, but aside from that noth ing has been done. There will -be no difference of opinion when we sit down to settle this appointment." - In the early stages, when patron age icas being considered, following Senator Stanfield's election two years ago, it is known that the sen ator favored P. J. Gallagher of On tario, Or., for the appointment. At the same time Senator McNary was understood to be strong for George Neuner Jr., district attorney of Roseburg: Neither Mr. Gallagher nor Mr. Neuner will be appointed, but their inability to land is not n account of lack of qualification for the position; it just isn't in the cards for them to be selected. Half a dozen attorney s are aspir ants for the place. Coos Bay may be recognized, for Judge John S. Coke and John vKendall, both from the bay district, have been men tion. Jiidge Coke is now on the circuit bench. The senators were ready to take up the appointment long ago but for the-fact that Lester W. Hum phreys, democrat, is an ex-service man, and the senators did not wish to disturb him, considering it the courteous thing to permit him to serve out his term, unless he resigns in the meantime. The recommenda tion of the senators is expected within a few weeks, when they are back in Washington. WILEY B. ALLEN CO For Pay $10 Down $8 Monthly- the Pacific Coast ilgvB Allen JUSTICE ill WILL BE HH Bench and Bar of Oregon to Have Jurist as Guest. . 75TH BIRTHDAY NEAR Distinguished Member of Supreme Court Is Native Son and Life Is History- of State. In honor of the 75th birthday an niversary of Thomas A. McBride, venerable justice of the Oregon su- Thomas A. McBride, justice of su preme court, whose 75th anni versary will be celebrated by bench and bar of state. . preme court, the bench and bar of the state will assemble next Wednes day night at a formal dinner at the Multnomah hotel, at which the jur ist will be guest of honor. Seventy-five years ago, on that date, Justice McBride was born in a little log cabin that stood on a farm three miles west of Carlton, j Or. As a native son, Justice Mc Bride has se-en Oregon grow from a wilderness to a modern state, and has ' had much to do with . that growth and development. The birthday dinner, the bar and bench's compliment to the justice is being given under the auspices of the Oregon State Bar association. A number of the leading lawyers of the state will speak. About 500. guests are expected to attend. Life Is history of Oregon. Justice McBride's life is the his tory of Oregon. Born on the Carl ton farm, he made it his home until 1862, attending the local schools during the winter and assisting his father with farm work during sum mer. Justice McBride's father, ,a man of education, insisted that his chil dren carry on their studies during summer months, and, while the edu cational facilities offered by pioneer Oregon were limited, the future jus tice, with the aid of his parent, who acted as tutor, was able to receive a fair schooling in the community. In 1863 young McBride went to the mines in eastern Oregon and lived for a while !n Auburn, a town of 5000 inhabitants, which, however, is now extinct. He remained in eastern Oregon for about two years, and in 1864 returned to the Wil lamette valley and entered Linfield (McMinnville) college, remaining there during the years 186i-5-6. J. W. Johnson, afterward president of the University of Oregon, was prin cipal and president of the college. , Jurlst'Teaches School. In 1866 young McBride left col lege and commenced teaching, spending his leisure time in reading lawbooks. He taught in the public schools at St. Helens, Seaside, Free port and Lafayette. In 1868 he went to Vancouver, Wash., where he read law with Henry C. Strine. then; a prominent lawyer of Washington. , In 1870 the .future justice re turned to Oregon, and October 6 of that year was admitted to practice by the supreme court of the state. He recently celebrated ttie 50th an niversary of his admittance to the bar of Oregon. The 17 men who wre Admitted early $0 Years $100.00 Phonograph Value Style 200 Here is the best value that $100 can buy. It is a qual ity phonograph at the low est priceand easiest terms or buy it with $10 in records of your own selec tiontotal, $110, and get a world of enjoyment for every member of the fam ily while paying. at that time and ail the judges on the circuit bench of the State are dead with the exception of the jus tice. ; Office Opened at St. Helens. The .young lawyer settled tem porarily at Lafayette and after a short residence there moved to. St Helens. He opened his offices in that city and remained there, prac ticing law. February 7, 1875, he married Mary E. Merrill, and a year later was elected to the lower house of the Oregon legislature. Both houses were democratic and there followed the memorable legislative fight for the election of a United States senator. Though Justice Mc Bride led the few republicans and the anti-Grover democrats, he was unsuccessful nd Giover was chosen to represent he state in the senate. Because of poor health, Justice McBride left Oregon in 1S78 and moved, with his family, to Salt Lake. Two years later he- returned io Oregon, setUed at Oregon City and formed a partnership with the late E. L. Eastham. In J882 he was appointed district attorney for the fifth judicial district and held this position, by successive elections, until he was elected judge of the district in 1892. Circuit Judge IS Years. For 15 years Justice McBride was a well-known figure on the circuit bench of the state. In 1909 he was appointed by Frank W. Benson, governor, as associate justice of the supreme court. For ,the three terms he served as chief justice of the court. Invitations to attend the dinner have been sent all of the supreme and circuit judges of the state and the two federal judges in Portland. All members of the bar also are in vited. Plates have been prowided at a cost of $2 each, and reservations may be made by calling on any member of the committee in charge of arrangements James B. Kerr, William M. Davis or Ralph E. Coan. The prestige of Oregonian Want Ads has bean attained not merely by The Oregonian's large circulation, but by the fact that all its readers are interested in Oregonian Want-Ads. Curiosity Is the Beginning of . Knowledge It is the parents' duty to stimulate their children's curiosity in order that the child may lead himself into the depart ments of knowledge that interest him most. Every Department of Knowledge 'The Book of Knowledge covers every department of knowl edge that a child should know. It contains over 10,000 illustrations and is written in plain, simple language by educators who understand the mind of a child. The Ideal Christmas Gift . Entertaining Interesting Instructive The most permanent value an education for your child. No charge or obligation to investigate. SE1IEPHEI! SOUGHT BY THRE Eddy, Moser -and Farrell Are Avowed Candidates. DOUGLAS MAN . LEADING Vote of Seven Eastern Oregon So lons May Be Deciding Fac tor In Contest. With the speakership of the house virtually settled, attention is now being directed toward organization of the state senate of the approach ing legislature. Apparently this matter will "not be determined for several weeks and possibly the votes necessary to elect a president may not be rounded up until the eve of the session. The senate consists of 30 mem bers, necessitating 16 votes to elect the president. The 1923 senate will be composed of 2.5 republicans and five democrats. Of peculiar impor tance is the presidency, for under the law the president of the senate succeeds the governor in the event of the latter office becoming vacant through death, resignation or dis ability. For this reason, if no other, the senate, being strongly republi can, will elect a republican as pre siding officer of that body. Avowed candidates for president are three B. L. Eddy of Douglas county and Gus C. Moser and Robert Success -or Failure Your physician would have been a failure as a business man. Your banker would have been a failure as an engineer Your child will be a failure unless he loves his life work. What subjects interest your child at present? , The Children's Encyclopedia A Better Chance for Your Child Answers Every Question a E. Farrell, both of Multnomah county. But for the defeat of E. P. Cusick, who was a republican can didate for senator for Linn and Lane counties, Mr. Cusick would have been president, inasmuch as 16 votes were lined up for him prior to the election. EMminationof Mr. Cusick has upset the organization plans, and many of his intended supporters are now "in the air," awaiting de velopments. Success of K. K. Kubli in obtain ing enough pledges to elect him speaker of the house of representa tives has a direct influence on the aspirations of Senator Moser and Senator Farrell, for Representative Kubli is from Multnomah and up state legislators are . not likely to give the two important places, president and speaker, to one county. On the face of the situation the vic tory of Representative Kubli has strengthened the position of Senator Eddy. It is ..within the cards that new aspirants for president may appear (torn upstate. Eastern Oregon may want the presidency again," and Roy W. Ritner, re-elected senator for Umatilla county and now president of the senate, may stage a come back. There are seven senators in the eastern Orgon group and they are likely to act as a unit. Before Colon R. Eberhard was defeated by Henry J. Taylor, democrat, for the district of Union, Umatilla and Mor row there was an ironclad agree ment that the seven members would sSand together and that a majority 'would rule -thus four members agreeing on some candidate for president would have the other three go with them. The seven inthe pact were Senators Ritner . of Umatilla, Charles W. Ellis of Grant, Harney and Malheur cdunties, Bruce Dennis of Union and Wallowa counties. Jay Upton of Crook, Deschutes, Jeffer son, Klamath and Lake counties, 0. B. Robertson of Gilliam, Sherman and Wheeler counties, C. R. Ever hard of Union. Umatilla and Morrow counties and"W. H. Strayer of Baker courfty. Senator Strayer is the only democrat in the group. Senator Taylbr, democrat, who is in Portland, said yesterday that he will not commit himself on the eans It is understood that there is no charge or obligation. presidency until there has been a conference of the seven eastern Oregon members of the upper house. In addition to the seven votes the eastern Oregon group had an alli ance with various other senators and this connection Is still supposed to exist. In the special session of 1921, when the exposition measure was hotly debated, a break occurred be tween the senators of eastern Ore gon and the Multnomah delegation. Prior to that Senator Moser had been on Intimatte terms with the solons east of the Cascades. Senator Moser has been trying to win back this support for his presidential candidacy. - Senator Eddy, who has been in Portland two days getting in touch with senators in person or by long distance telephone, has more votes pledged than either Senators Far rell or Moser. The senator from Douglas, like Senator Moser, is seeking the eastern Oregon votes With the votes Senator Eddy is supposed to have, the addition of the eastrn Oregon strength will elect him. There is supposed to be an understanding between Senator Eddy and Senator Moser that the latter will support the former if his own case is hopeless and vice versa. Some talk is going around that Senators Ritner, Dennis or Upton might be presented fr the presi dency. Apparently Senator Ritner, who is fn Portland, has not been considering this angle. The Ku Klux Klan factor will be considered in the organization of the senate. There are four senators reported to be members. There are also at least two senators who be long to the Federation of Patriotic Societies, and these latter have no intention, at this time, of boosting the game of klansmen. There are half a dozen senators who roundly -denounce the klan and will fight attempt by the klan to control the senate organization. Multnomah has seven senators Farrell, Joseph, Moser, Staples, Klepper, Corbett and Clark. Two of these, Farrell and Moser, are seekers for the presidency; Staples is one of the managers of the Eddy Child Can Ask Published in 5 Languages The "Book of Knowledge is in use in over 800,000 homes. Your child is entitled to the same chance as any other child, especially considering the fact that the sale of the "Book of Knowledge" is placed within the reach of all parents. Mail Coupon for Free Booklet We make no charge or obligation to furnish you with our attractive new bqoklet containing original pages and illus trations, also 100 questiorts the average child should be able to answer. 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BLIND VETERAN MISSING Hiker Wanders Away as His Plea 1 Is Being Investigated. H. H. Johns, a blind veteran, is sought by the local officials of the American Lesion. the Disabled American Veterans and the United. States veterans' bureau. Mr. Johns strayed away from the Ex-Service Men's club Friday night, where he had been sent while his record was lr.nlmA ,, .!tl, o vipw tn oh. ucmg iuurcu 141 ...... taining government aid to which ha may be entitled. A few days ago Mr. Johns came to Portland from Boise, exhibiting a large placard asking the public to assist a blind veteran hiking from Chicago to a hospital in Arizona. The legion officials were expecting him, having received word from Boise that- Johns had wandered, away from there while his case was being investigated. He is reported to be suffering from disabilities re sulting from wounds received dur ing the battle of Cantigny. Johns stated here that he can support himself, being, he asserted, a sign writer, chiropractic, boot black, detective and lieutenant colonel in the officers' reserve corps. However, the veterans' organiza tions would like to know that he is in good hands and receiving proper attention) ani intend to see that he gets it If he can be found and kept in hand long enough.