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Economy In
State Affairs
Editor Times:
The Finn of Portland . in urging
jtwolvo (Of iior pending fcltlztona to
stand for the nomination for State
Representative, on a platform of eco
nomy and efficiency, should bo adopt
cu by every county in uregon.
That too many laws aro enacted,
nnd' too , much monoy appropriated
by tho Legislature, all must admit.
Hut th6 important question Is, what
nre wo goingVlo do about it.
First In Importance, I suggest pub
licity. Since many of tho mombers
of tho lost "Legislature aro candi
dates, either for re-election or for
Bomo higher otflco, a complete re
cord of tho acts of each mombor, giv
ing tho amount of appropriations vot
od for; tho numbor cast to raise tho
salary of somo nubllo official: creat
ing now offlcos, etc. would make In
teresting reading for tho voters, and
servo bb a warning to futuro Logls
lnture against extravagance and reck
lees legislation.
Many unnecessary laws, as well
ns cxponslvo appropriations aro tho
result of Inofflcloncy, and Inoxpor
lonce, on a part of a largo per cent
of tho legislators. A careful busi
ness man would not employ a bank
cashlor, a manager for n storo, fac
tory or farm, who had no knowlodgc
of that particular lino, but tho pco
plo frequently send mon to tho Login
laturo, who havo but slight concep
tion of needed loKlslatlon. or tho re
quirements or tho stato institutions;
apparently overlooking tho fact thai
thoy bnvo power to spend' mllloni
of dollars of tho people's money.
I expoct to introduce a resolution
nt tho noxt session of tho Legisla
ture, submitting a constitutional
amendment to a voto of tho people,
providing n four yenr term for 8tatc
ltoprcsontatlvcB, If this rosoltitlor
shall pass and Is approved by tli'
peoplo, tho Legislature would a'
ways havo at least 4C oxporloncei
members.
Anothor abuso, Is the porfunctor
manner In which tho Joint committee
from tho House and Scnato, Invcstl
gate and report on the noeds of tl
various stato institutions. In pine
of appointing mombers with a vlov
of their fitness for tho position, tli
Speaker of the Houso nnd tho Presl
dent of tho Senateo usually pay a pc
lltlcal debt, by appointing member
who-dcBlro to bo placed on a cortnl'
commlttoo.
Provision should bo made for on'
or moro committees, composed o
members of well known buslnoF
judgement and honosty, to mako r
thorough Investigation of nil stato Ii
stltutlons, during vacation, and sub
mlt a detailed report to tho nxt Leg
Islaturo. of tliolr noeds nnd tho am
ount of money necessary for thol
mnlutonanco. Such committee
should of courso, bo pnld n reasonnbb
sum for their services. From lial"
u million to n million dollars can br
saved tho state by ovory Leglsla
turo, by tho oxorclso of buslnesr
methods, nnd houost effort, on the
part of Its members.
Tho fivturo growth nnd develop
mon t of Oregon, depouds in a grea'
muasuro, on tho reclamation of lt
arid lands; but tho 1913 Legislator!
In my opinion, established a danger
mis orccedont when it appropriated
nearly half n million dollors to takr
over n bankrupt Irrigation project
in Kastorn Orogon.
A fow yenrs ago, tho reclamation
servlco, mado a thorough invostlgn
tlon of what Is known nB tho "Malh
our Project" In Mnlheiir county, am'
reported that 100,000 acres could be
reclaimed ut a cost of 142.00 an nrro
Now let us suppose tho business in
terests of Mnlhour qounty, should ask'
tho noxt Legislature for an appropria
tion of $4,000,000.00 for tMB prno
tlcabln project, I wondor If tho mem
bors who votod to establish this pre
cedent, would vote consistently for
this' appropriation, In order that al
sections of tho stnto may bo treated
with equal fairness.
All of those projects are of vast
Importnnco to tho futuro grentnes
of tho slate of Oregon, hut In Justice
to tho tnx-puyors of other sections
of tho stato should bo loft to the
reclamation sorvlco, which has diver
ted LAHOE SUMS OK MONEY col
lected from Oregon to other states.
A forty day bcssIou ub provided by
tho stato constitution which was ad
optod moro that 55 years ago, Ib en
tirely Inadequate for tho careful con
slderntlon of tho vast amount of
business that comes boforo a Logls
laturo of tho prosent day. The last
session considered nearly 1000 bills,
besIdoB ninny .memorials, resolutions
etc. It Is to bo" hoped: that tho con
stitutional amendment providing for
u longer bosbJqii, will be adopted at
tho next election. ,
Tho wrlitfr Joined with President
Mnlnrkoy iW resolution, nt tho last
session, proposing to submit to the
peoplo n constitutional amendment
limiting tho members to five bills
fjucli but tho resolution was defeat
ed In tho Si'nnto.
1 now suggest a commission (with
no additional pay) consisting of Gov
ernor, Secretary of State, Attomoy
General, Stnto Treasurer nnd Conunls
sloner of LnboV. to examine all bills
and report to tho Legislature their
opinion of both the desirable and un
desirable (enturoB of each moasuro.
TJiIb would1 ejiablo tho Legislature
to cut out' many unnecessary, and
unconstitutional bills.
Tho general appropriation bill la
considered, In the commltteo of the
whol aud. no record Is published of
tho voto oi) tho various Items con
tnlnod In tho bill. All bills should
be conslderedd In open session, and
a Btrlct record kept of tho voto, of
or. member, so tho peoplo might
know to what oxtont their own re
presentatives 'nro to blame for exces
sive appropriations.
Every general appropriation bill
contains many Items which should
bo reduced, or cut out, but this will
never bo dono until tho bill Is con
sidered tib' dbovo suggosted nnd tho
Ooxernor given power to veto single
Items of bill.
I, S, Smith.
Dress Skirts and
i
Shirtwaists
the nnimftrtinn MMfinni, """""i thiimv. jmilu itiwyM.;, ;
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Abstracts, Real Estal
H . 1. - -- 1 rK 1 k IIB1.liniL IB
New Coats and Suits
Those who have investigated' the
matter any are buying their
ready-to-wear at
Ike! Golden Rule
There is no good' reason '
why you should pay -25 per cent
more for the same articles than
wo are asking. '
MILDRED ROGERS NELSON.
Pupil of Hugo Mansfcldt at .Ban
Francisco, uni. '"
teaching experience In San
Francisco
Phono 3151 or 31C7.
WT. TOMPKINS, 1). 8. T.
(Wcltmor Methods.)
l",.. .Hnnnnn treated
iuvory nuuu ------- . 2.
without drugs or BurB "
136 North uronuway.
Phono 2KWL. Mnrshficltl, Or.
GEO. C. MURPHY,
. Exnort Piano, Plnyor and Organ
Tuning. Regulating ana eu
Ordors mar bo loft at tho WJloy
D. Allon Music Storo, Central
avonuo. .
Fire and Marine fainm
riTLEIGUARANTEE & ABSTRACT CO I
HENRY BENGSTAOKKV w. ',l
"1 Ujrci
FARMr COAL, TIMRER AND PLATTING LANlw
GENERAL AGKNTTfl vl$ A
-- uMinLniiiv
I ' MAJtailFIKLl) OFFICE, PHONB ti
I CUyuiiaoU UlTY OFFICE phone Vol;
JOEL OSTL1ND.
Piano Tuner and "cPn,re1rn,t T
115 8. Sixth street. .Phono lOa-L.
Loavo orders at W. R. Haines Music
Company.
Phono 818-R.'
'ItAOTOR
Estimates furnished on roquost.
tit wmmiT
J UUILDrNG CONTRACTOR
The ' Golden Rule
ALWAYS BUSY. THERE IS A REASON
CO. GOSNEV Phono 101
Contractor nnd llulldcr -
Estlmntes Furnished on Roiucst
my past woimis IU!FKUEN0R
First nnd Alder Sta. Mnrshfleld.
DR. II. M. SHAW
' Kve. Ear. Noso and Throat
1)11. HATHA II. 811 AW
Diseases of women and children.
Otflco phono 330. Rooms 200. 201,
202, Irving- Block.
IIouso phono, 105-J.
VC. A. Smitk Lumber &
... ,. . RKTAIL DEPAltTMKNT
LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES, MOULDINGS, BAfiH
t ROOFINd PAPER, ETC.
OUT TUB FUEL HILL IN TWODY U8INQ OCR
iPHONS lt. 181 80DTH I
ITrewmicno hii aiauuuiu iiiukcs, sola on i
merits, new ana reouim r-ox, underwood, Remin
Oliver, L. c. Smith, ana smitn Premier, forrenti
Cleaning, repairing or now platens, work guuaatwd.
...i,.,. .tnnor ilellvorcd. Phono uavour orili-p. thnn ii '
TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE AND SUPPLY!
D
,R. A. J. IIENDRV
DENTIST
MarshOold, Oregon.
Rooms 201-206, Coke Building
Rcsldonco phono 2G2-X.
Offlco phono 112-J.
"DO IT ELECTRICALLY"
TH0S. A. EDISON-SAID:
"No labor is much worse than sweep
ing. It. has killed many women:
Every womrin forced to sweep heavy rugs and carpets
will appreciate the truth of Mr, Edison's statement, A wo?
man who is not naturally strong and healthy cannot sweep
Without injury to her health, And in addition to the back
breaking labor, she must breathe the clouds of eerm-laden
dust thrown up by the broom,
Let a VACUUM CLEANER
Sweep and Dust For You
There is no labor in using tho Electric Vacuum Cleaner
its powerful suction quickly extracts every particle of dirt and
dust no matter how deeply imbedded, It not only cleans car
pets and rugs, but also draperies, upholstered furniture, mat
tresses and bedding, hardwood floors, clothing, etc,
OREGON POWER CO.
Second and Central.
Telephone 177 Today.
SAN DIEGO EXPOSITION-ALL 1915 SAN DIEGO, CALIF,
MRS. FARRINGER,
Teacher of Piano.
Rosldonco Studio, No. 1098,
Cornor Commercial and Eleventh SU
Phono 880-J.
BENJAMIN OSTLIND, "
Consulting Engineer an I
Architect.
Offices. 200 IrvinK Block.
Phono 10U-L or 207-J.
Marshnciu, urcgoa,
PERL 1HLKV HALLINOER,
Pianist and Teacher.
Residence Studio, 217 No. Third St.
Phono 308-L.
WQ. CHANDLErt,
ARCHITECT.
Rooms BUI and 80S, Ookt B1I1,
MarsMieia, urego.
WM. S. TURPKN,
ARCHITECT
Marihfleld. Orecoa.
Commutation
Tickets $2.00
Marshficld-North Bend Auto Lino.
Cars every ten minutes from U a. in.
to r.iuU p. m.
GOR8T & KINO, Props.
The First National
is to create a friendly air about "Our Bank" fhJ
you teei ai nome, vve iuku a genuine, interest
our customers anu aiwuys siunu reaay wsena
Don't Imagine that because your account
that we consider 11 01 nine vaiue, wo appreci
: s,tand ready to help you to build it up,
Savings Accounts opened as low as $1,00,
4 per cent interest,
The
SERVICE THAT SATISFIES
First- National
Of Coos Bay
There
I
N BUSINESS. There is
nothinpj "just-as-good"
Is No
Substitute
For Service
ni
na values in movclmndis
ing. Fake schemes and
fritoU-penny contests cannot
take tho placo of honest
goods at honest prices and
tho "square deal." "Bowftve
of Greeks bearing gifts" is
as true in modern business
as in ancient days. When a
man "offers you something
'for iiothing it is time to tie
a string around your pockct-book.
f LANAGW& BENNETF"
OLUKHT HAN1C IN COOS COUXII.
Established 1880.
Genital. Surplus and Uni
Profife, $115,000
Interest 1'ald on Tlmo Dcpoiln
Officers:
J. W. IJcnnctt', Trcsldcnt.
J. II. Flanagan, Vlcc-Proslilent,
. i!. Williams. Cashltr.
Geo. P. WtothMtef.l
T. J. SOAIFK Jg A. II. HODOINS
Marshfield HSLSE. m
UL.uiunnu .v.
ICatlnuttes Furnished.
Itiono auO-J. alarshfleld, Oregon.
YOU AUTO CALL
FOR FOOTE'S AUTOS
Four good cars with careful drivers.
For day aerrice, phono 144-j,
Illanco Itlllard Parlors.
For ulglit service, I'hone 200-L
Right Cafe.
D. L. F00TE.
CALL
46
For Prompt Auto Senfc
NEW 7-passenger Cadillac i"
service uy "u .
L. M'DONALD
NO SAW EDGES
on
YOUR COLLAR8
if you have Uiom laundered
at
TWIN' CIXY STEAM LAUNDRY
Low Rates for
Handling Trunks
We haul trunks between an;
points In Martrtiflold for the follow
tng rates, delivery to be made In
the first stories of buildings
One trunk S Jto
Three trunks 00
Twelve trunks l.BO
Star Transfer and Storage Co.
Levi UeUaer, Prop.
Phnnns 180-.T. 40.T,. qs.w
South Cods
River Bbats
Expross leaves Marshfield for
head of rlvor at 8 a. m., re
turning in evonlng,
Stcamar Ilalnbow leaves
head of river at 7 a.,m. auc;
roturnlng leavea Marshfield at
2 p. m.
ROGERS & SiHTH.
LET US MAKE
YOUR ABSTRACTS
Title & Trust Co. Abstracts,
thoroughly dependable. Im
mediate service, prompt atten
tion to all interests of our
client?. Minimum cost.
I. S. Kaufman (8b Co.
WE MAKE OUR OWN
Ice Cream
I'URK
HIGH
WHOLESOME
Orders for parties, banquets
and dinners tilled promptly.
If it la SAIITER'S If all
3 right.
SartersV
Front street. Phone. 333-J.
HAVE THAT ROOF FIXED
NOW
See C0RTHELL
Phone 3171.
Have your job printing dono at
The Tlmea office.
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