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i I t I I fL. ... FIRST SECTION Pages 1 to 6 TWO SECTIONS 10 Pages SEVENTIETH YEAR SALEM, OREGON, WEDNESDAY 'MORNING, JANUARY 12, 1921 PRICE: FIVE CENTS MS -5, CABINET BERTHS ARE ROT TAKEN President-elect Harding's Selections Hinge on Un ' certain Elements Is Con fidants Declaration HUGHES IS SURE MAN FOR SECRETARY STATE Remaining Portfolios Are in Process of Se l lection JACKSON SIMPLICITY TO USHER IN HARDING OATH TO HE ADMINISTERED IX SENATE CHAMBER . -" . , Scarcely 1,000 People Win Hear Inaugural . Address ; of New lVewldent ; MARION', Ohio, Jani 11 President-elect Harding's cabinet se lections now hinge on so many uncertain elements that some' of his confidants ' oetleve he mar postpone tne announcement of all but one appointment until just before Inauguration. The one place regarded a most likely to be scratched off the doubtful list Is that of secretary of state for which Charles E. Hutches still is said to be upper most In Mr. Harding's mind. It Is . understood, however no defi nite word has come that Mr. Hughes will accept. Regarding all other portfolios the president-elect still is collect ing opinions. Two , ot the ap pointments he is said to have seriously, considered.: announcing early, those, of secretary of "the treasury and secretary of agri culture, were involved In confer ences today. . Mayor. Thompson of Chicago, who has been quoted as opposing the suggested " appointment of Charles O. Dawes of that city as secretary of the treasury was one oe those who talked with Mr. Harding. The mayor said the cabinet talk had been more or lee general. WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 President-elect Harding wiff take the oath of office March 4 with ceremonies approximating in sim plicity those which attended the inauguration of Jefferson and Jackson. The joint congressional inaug ural committee decided today that with Mr. Harding's approval, tho oath should be administered in the senate chamber and that all outside ceremonies be dispensed with. The new president would thus take the oath in the small and al most semi-private chamber of tho senate immediately after lho swearing In of Calvin CoolidgeNas vice president, and then would de liver his address within the hear ing only of members of the sen ate and house, justices of the su preme court and not more than 100$ persons able to crowd into the galleries. The committee submitted Its plans for the approval ot Mr. Harding through a -telegram sent by Senator Knox of Pennsylvania, committee chairman. MORRIS HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR FAILURE John Etheridge Makes First Public Statement Regard ing Failure, Since Arrest in Minneapolis CREDITORS PROMISED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR Both Etheridge and Morris to Testify Before Referee in Chancery Today (Continued on .page 4) The District of Columbia in-1 augural committee met early to-1 day and this session was followed, this evening by a meeting of the executive committee. Chairman McLean after the meeting said that no formal action had been taken on the request of Mr. Har ding for abandonment of the cele bration, lie added, however, that the local committee, would, of course, fall In line with his de sire. This was taken to indicate that the historic inaugural par ade would not be held. The congressional committee decided that it would not be ne cessary to submit to congress the question of changing the inaugu ral plans and cancelled arrange ments for the erection of a huge stand to accommodate guests in vited to hear the Inaugural ad dress. ! President-elect Harding, , in taking the oath in the senate, 'will not be the first of the latter-day presidents to be sworn into of fice there, , President Ta ft took the oath In the senate 12 years ago because of inclement weather. PORTLAND, Ore.. Jan. 11. John L. Etheridge. former presid ent of Morris Brothers. Inc., bond dealers, who failed recently frl- I lowing his departure from here. I POORTAKEN CAREOf APOLLO CLUB WINS PRAISE OF HUNDREDS Once again the people of the Capital City have re sponded splendidly to the appeal of The Statesman for donations for the ooor of the city. More betiding than was needed was sent in for the family mentioned Sun day, and not only bedding but eatable:) as well were received. In the meantime another needy family has been located by a welfare wcrker. and the overflow contributions . will be used here. lt is not necessary for others to help just now, and fo The Statesman once again says "Thank you," for tiie present. tonight made his. first statement regarding the since his arrest at Minneapolis more than two weeks ago. He declared Fred S. Morris, head of the firm before and after Ether idge, was responsible for its plight and that of the creditors. Creditors to be Paid "Whatever happens," , Ether idge declared, "the creditors will receive dollar for dollar." He added that he would see to it that Morris made the losses good. When he left Portland, Ether idge declared tonight, Morris as sured him that the Edmonton bond deal Would be satisfactorily arranged, that all necessary cred its had been negotiated for and that Morris himself would ad vance $100,000, caning upon his friends for other large sums, if it developed that the institution needed finances. At the' same time he narrated, Morris assured him that his (Etheridges) equity In the firm was not less than sz&u.uuo; torn mm tnat . ne re garded him with the affection of PSEUDO-PREACHERS ARE TARGET OF BILL REPEAL OF HEALTH CEItTIFI CATE law SOUGHT (Continued on page 4) RECOMMENDATIONS AND HIGH POINTS IN GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE TO LEGISLATURE Members cautioned to make burden of taxation as light, as possible on people of the state. v; Assistance of session asked in ascertaining ways and means to bring products of the farm closer to the consumer. RecSmmendation that the state board of control be made responsible for the budget estimates of all state departments. Opinion expressed that in state building policy first consideration be given wards of state.. ;.' --... . Recommendation that appropriation be made for box factory at state peni tentiary, to help solve problem of year-round idleness at prison. Operation of prison flax plant only until privately-owned plant sufficient to take care of all of flax crop is established. j 1 , That only paroled prisoners be allowed to work in penitentiary wood camp. . Greater development of vocational training at state school for blind. Establishment of office of parole for state hospitals for insane. V" ( That the law making it a criminal offense to aid escapes from the penitentiary be broadened to cover the hospitals for the insane. v Co-operation with other states advised in enactment of uniform motor traffic 'laws. " ' '' ' ; - " - ' . Steps should be taken to curb the growth of Japanese colonies in Oregon. Jap anese question considered as probably most important to come before the legislature. Request that laws be amended so that all fines collected for violation of the prohibition law be placed in the county funds as special fund for law enforcement. ' Legislature urged to co-ordinate its work with the state highway commission in proposed changing of the state road map. Laws to provide adequate fire protection for Oregon forests. Provision urged to guard ex-service men from hardships of unemployment. Ref erendum measure recommended providing financial aid for service men. Adequate national guard legislation. Increase in authority of state real estate department so that licenses can be re fused to persons of questionable character. Recommendation that the fire marshal's department be given greater authority to make rules for the protection of life and property. . . . Inerpasp in f pm raid bv banks to state banking department. That banks in cities , of 50,000 or more population be required to have minimum capital of $200,000 instead of 5100,000. ; 1 , . v Recommendation that legislation be enacted to protect bond buyers. Recommendation that all labor boards be consoIIcSted with labor commission. Recommendation that weights and measures department be consolidated with food and dairy department. V 4 , Recommendation that habitual of fenders law be enacted. , Suggestion that county courts be allowed to make emergency transfer of funds to fight epidemics. . ' ' . Legislature urged to take steps to have bust of Jason Lee placed in Oregon section in Hall of Fame at Washington. t v W Recommendation that accounts of -state fair go through state auditor as other !f state accounts. . INVESTIGATION SHOWSNOFRAUD . In3tanccof Improper Ex penditures Are Found by Committee WASHINGTON, Jan. 11. "In fances or improper expenditure affair- government morcnant snips, but no evidence of fraud have been found in reviewing claims and settlements.' Tilden Adamson, as sistant to the general comptroller of the shipping board, testified toclay before the special house committee which renewed inves tigation into, tne board s operations. Final payments on the claims had been held up. he said, ."until we could determine whether the claims covered proper expendi ture?." He added that some yards had spent for yard enlarge ment money advanced lor the construction of ships. He testified that the board of trustees of the emergency fleet corporation "settled some claims In excess of the amounts recont mended by the shipping board adjusters" who had investigated tne validity of the claims. The Standlfer Construction company of Vancouver, Mr. Ad am son said, .originally claimed 91.839.000 but later asked for $7,396,000. Asked why contrac tors raised -the amounts of their claims, the witness said he "sup posed iney wanted more money. Mr. Adamson stated the total ciaimS' outstanding against the emergency fleet corporation on account or obstruction of ships and cancellation of contracts at $148,000,000. He testified that the emergency fleet corporation "paid ont more than $4,000,000 to the Bethlehem Shipbuilding corporation for work at its plant at Alameda, Cal. 'Tho company planned to build 20 transports there for the govern ment, it was explained, but the contracts were cancelled before construction "was begun. Chairman Walsh interrupted to say that the $4,000,000 went for the construction of a "big build ing" and the "carting of a lot of sana." Nothing else was done ne said. The Bethlehem company, Mr. Adamson testified, is claiming an additional $803,000 Tor suner- vlslng" work done at Alameda. Cecil Fanning Calls Forth Tremendous Ovation Artist Replies- to Many Encores From Audience REVEREND ALDRICH ' IS ABLE LEADER .i , i ; Program Shows Splendid Balance; Accompanist is Proficient (By MOLLY BRUNK) Vancouver Minister Who Grab Marriage ; Fee of Oregon Couples Aimed at Pssudo preachers who have es tablished themselves at Vancouv er . Wash., to fcTab off marriage fees of couples who cross the riv er from Oregon to be married so the groom may escape the health certificate requirement of this state, are the target of a meannrcs to be introduced by Senator Jos eph of Multnomah. The measure will propose the repeal of the health certificate law. The sen ator is in favor of a national measure requiring health certifi cates which Is now contemplated. It is said that the' presence of persons who : have eongrcgated around the Clark county rouit house and have labeled their homes with placards bearing the words "Minister of the Gosper'. amounts to a scandal, since 1t is known that their sole object U to take in the wedding- fees of Oregon couples. This amounts to many thousands of dollars every year. Senator. Joseph declares. Tha health eorlificalo ninirl The Apollo club's concert Is a I Was introduced in the lerislaturc MEASURE PROPOSES REPEAL OF SIX PER CENT TAX LIMITATION Smith of Josephine Would limit Duration of MUlage As sessments to Two Years Public Scrrice Commission May Get Power to Overturn Contracts Between Mu nicipalities and Public Utilities Canadian National Bank in Portland May Benefit BUT ROBBERISM Worse Autocracy Than I Czarism Starves, and Kills -Russia The message in full follows: Members of the Legislature: Crave responsibilities rest upon this 31st Oregon legislative as sembly. I feel gratified that in addressing you I am addressing a body of men that will take Into serious and full account the grav ity of these responsibilities, that will meet them With only the best welfare ot "the state- at 'heart and that will apply themselves to their tasks with a patriotism. vigor ra an earnestness which will CJPia nottijig but a better, hap pier and a more prosperous condi tion for our people Under our constitution the gov ernor shall give to this legislative assembly information touching upon the condition of the state, and recommend such measures as he shall judge to be expedient. We have been passing through an era, of great prosperity which has reflected - itself f generally throughout the state. 4 More re ntiilr - has : come a declfne ' In prices, touching some of our lead ing products and many iook anoaa tn ihn mmlne biennium with none to bntlmlstlc ft "view. 1 wouU not be one to assist In the creation of a psychological panic, nor. on the other hand, would I advise that business be transacted with a feeling that the conditions which have existed during the past few years are to be with us always. It is our duty to gravely weigh these conditions; to use such vision and prophetic power as we may have been endowed with by our Creator, and in our solemn acts of legislation reflect well up on possible contingencies as well as upon conditions as tbey now confront us. 1 think I speak the (Continued on page 2, Id section.) BERLIN; Jan. 11. "Commun ism In Russia is robberism; It tolerates imprisonment, persecu tion and execution without trial: It has brought Russia starvation, disease and death. There Is no feovcrninent. It Is a worse auto cracy than czaristic government, and I have lived there for over 2') ears ; under ' the c?ar." . M. Bchwartz. American Socialist of Ban Francisco, recently released front four months imprisonment in Moscow, declared today. Wflh his wife, known 20 years in Am erica as a Socialist worker under the name of Jessie M. Molle, he Went to Russia last June and at tended the soeond congress of the third Internationale, r The couple were thrown into prison August C because they failed to- approve conditions in Russia. They Were released De cember 3, after Mrs. Bchwartz went on a hunger strike and sent to Lenine. Trotzky and Tchitch erin notification that .she pre ferred to have her death adver tised to the working- classes of America rather than suffer fur ther hardships at Jhe hand.- ot the Bolshevik, whom she had be lieved exponents of justice to the workers until she arrived in Rus sia. Mrs. Schwartz died at Reval on December 20 from the effects of her long solitary confinement and hunger, and her husband is re t timing to America to give even worse pictures of conditions in Russia than many Italian, Hrltish and German delegates to the -con gross of the third Internationale have painted. ' thing of the past Cecil Fanning has come and gone, but the mem ory of their melody is etril with us. That the Anollo club has lost J nothing under Its change of lead ership and that Cecil Fanning is one of the worlds greatest bari tones was conclusively proved to an audience that filled the greater number of seats to the armory last night. From the swinging "Cav alry Song," to the dashing number To the Field! To the Hunt!" the Apollo club held the big audience in: a state of delightful expectancy and left them still clamoring for more. And Cecil Fanning what can be said of him! Whoever his press agent is, he has. in no Instance overdone any of his euloglsm. Looking - back over the list of singers who have appeared in the Capital City, no one comes to mind who' has ever aroused greater ap preciation, nor called forth a more tremendous ovation. He lived up to everything that had been said ot the melody, control, tone and quality ot his voice the fault lessness of his-diction; the skill and insight of his interpretative ability; excellent and virile style. and the charm and magnatlsm of his 'stage presence. ' Listening to him one felt that there was something greater than vocal gift alone; one felt Indeed that there was a bigness of soul, a great symphony and understand ing back of it all,' which perhaps accounted in large measure for the quality in his singing that Is beyond description. There was wonderful dramatic penetration In hi? "Archibald Douglas." delicious humor in his ;FtandJn In de Need o' Prayer," deep pathos in "The Last Ieaf.'' tragedy in his "Sands o Dee." and deep, tender feeling in "Meet Me by Moonlight Alone," and songs of their types. He was recalled again and again, and was particularly gra cious in his responses. In several Instances he repeated verses. of songs that had given especial pleasure, but he also gave ad ditional numbers, ' including "Mother Machrce." "The King of Heaven,' and a delightful old Knglish folk song. When his last scng had been given, and the audience was. still demanding more, Mr. Fstoining proved his (rue. poetic feeling by reading two original poems, "Hend in the Road." and "Hidden Wounds." Too much eannot be said of i his spjeifdid accompanist. H. H. Turpin. an artist of the first rank at the piano. There was a notable bond of sympathy between the two ierformers at all times, a subtle understanding that could come onlyafter long years of con stant musical companionship, and backed by thorough musicianship. As for thc Apollo club's new leader, Rev. Horace N. Aldrlch, Salem need have no fear that its f crcmost musical ' club m ill not continue and progress under so abie a leadership, for Mr. Aldrlch Injected a peculiar dignity. rhythm and lyric quality into it all that was delightful. One sensed the peculiar delicacy and fineness of his leadership, yet there was dynamic power and swingiuc forcefulness wherever it was necessary. The program was splendidly balanced songs that were dash ing, lilting to the swing of martial time, songs that were as delicate as the sentiment they told about, songs that left the audience in a gale of laugherand songs that Were written in waltz time, and w-ere given with such nice precis ion that feet had difficulty In remaining quiet. Three of the numbers that were so pleasing that the audience would not be satisfied until they were repeated were. "I Gathered a nose." "Roc kn Time," and "Song of the Can nibal." Supporting the club in a most proficient and finished way was its accompanist. Miss Ruth Red ford. She .played with a sure ii ess. independence and. under standing that left nothing to be desired. She was at case at all times, and one felt that she would see her part through without mis hap, and in this one was not mistaken. - All ' in all the concert . wes a big success, and a large number of. Salem folk who enjoyed the distinguished baritone had the by tne late senator Ulmick or Clackamas county, and had the support of Senator Joseph, who Informed Dimick that he wasn't sure it was. a desirable measure. , At th session of 1919, Dimick. presumably because of lack of re striction at Vancouver, introduced a measure to repeal the law. ThQ bill for repeal did not go through. "I hope to finish the work for Senator Dimick." said Senator Joseph. ti'ii at. .9. ruB-AU4ir, v nu fij- ered the health certificate mciac ure will endeavor to have a bill Introduced at this session requir ing medical certificates for both men and women applying for marriage licenses, and another bill to refer to the people the question of requiring' mental tests of all applicants for marriage permits. Repeal of the C per cent tax limitation amendment to the constitution is proposed through a measure referred to the people by the legislature in a senate joint resolution intro duced yesterday by Senator J. C. Smith of Josephine county. The 6 per cent constitutional limitation makes It impos sible to levy taxes more than 6 per cent in excess of the amount "of the levy of the previous year, unless the tax is voted by the people. . YAMHILL CASE IS APPEALED Decision May Bring Revis ion of Automobile Laws Appealing their case from the lower court of Yamhill count-. K. n. uretdwell and G. L. TilburT. ! unersi services SATCHEL HOLDS INVALID BONDS ... . . . . Callahan Not Desirous of Inflicting . More Punish ment on Hough SPOKANE. Wash.. Jan. 11. Carrying with him a satchel con taining bonds to the sum of $265, 000.' alleged to be forged and worth but a few pennies is waste paper. James F. Callahan, wealthy Wallace, Idaho, mining man today conferred with Prosecutor W. E. Meyer or Spokane ' county, con cerning his business activities with ; the Investment firm of Milholland and Hough which, according to a confession authorities state was made to them Sunday by Jay E Hough, junior partner, embezzled Callahan out of a very large sora. It was statef tonight that Calla han's losses probably would total 1410, 500. as he also had a. large cash fund in the firm s care. Hough is held.. In jail on charge of embezzlement. John B. MUholland. senior partner of the firm, police authorities state, end ed his own life Sunday night while they were searching for him on a warrant charging a like offense. for Milholland through their attorneys. Vinton and Tooze, of McMlnnville. Tue- aay afternoon opened a case be fore the Oregon Supreme court that may result in the revision bv the present legislative assembly of certain automobile laws passed by the 1919 session. The cas? is a replevin action to recover possession of a certain Ford automobile, of the a&Teed value of $2.10.' According to the briefs filed Tuesday, the automo bile originally belonged to A. J. Syron, and was attached by W. G. Henderson, sheriff of Yamhill county, after It had been duly reg istered. Later the car was trans ferred on the books of the secre tary of state from A. J. SyTon to Seabrook and company. Tho plaintiffs, dealers in Ford cars. in. sist that they hav title to the au tomobile, claiming the car by vir tue of certain bankruptcy pro ceeding on the part of Syror. Tney attack the -validity of tho Oregon motor law, chapter 539. laws, of 1919, and especially sec tion 9 therqpbf. The respondent maintains that the decision of tLe circuit court was rifht. irrespec tive or that law. An interesting phase of the case is h fact that the agreed value of the car In question will scarce ly more than pay for the filing fees and briefs of the supreme court, to say nothing of attorney fees and costs of lh? suit in the lower conrt. were held today. "I shall not proceed against Jay Hough other than the law re quires," Mr. Callahan said to night. "The money is gone and prosecuting will not bring It back He is suffering more about it right now than I am and feels a whole lot worse. It is a lot of money to lose but I have not the heart to attempt to punish him more than he Is being punished or than he will be In the ordinary course of law's action. Further In regard to the prose cution of Hough, - Mr. Callahan said. "I haven't much religion or law in my makeup but I like to treat my fellow men as I want them to reat me. only people gen erally don't treat me that way.' Prosecutor Meyer. It was learn ed tonight. Is now collecting daU with a view to prosecuting Hough for his part In the alleged em bezzlement. Hough in his confes sion, autnoruies state, aeciarea an the. money obtained was used In speculation. Mr. Callahan plans to return to his home in Wallace tomorrow. LEAGUE RAISES FARM DEFENSE Non-Partisan Plan Will be Spread by Heart-to-Heart Talks Electoral Messengers Expenses Mast Be Me WASHINGTON. Jan. 11. Vice President Marshall called to the senate's attention -today com plaints of the messengers who bring the presidential- electoral votes here that no provision fo 1 their expenses had been made. ing" for those who had any money owing them and suggested pay ment of the messengers. r.8SPORTS REFUSED. SALINA. Kas.. Jan. 11. The Kansas non-partisan contest set tled down tonight to a struggle between opposing forces centered In every farming precinct in the state. Local representatives cf the American Defense League of Kansas, organized yesterday by former service men, perfected plans to contest non-partisan lea gue organ fsers canvass for mem bers. A state-wide publicity and counter propaganda campaign will, be rarried on by the defense association. A. C. Townley, non-partisan league leader. 1 left Salina today for a northwestern state on busi ness. He said he would return probably In several weeks to re sume direction of the campaign. The league leaders indicated they had no intention of holding spectacular meetings or to reply to attacks of anti-league organiz ation. Heart-to-heart talks with "WASHINGTON. , Jan. li; Am erican citizens refused passports by the state department could ap peal to-a special board ot three to be named by the secretary of state.undcr a bill introduced to day by Senator Walsh. Democrat. Massachusetts. The findings of the board would be final. MONEY SECURED FOR HATCHERY $1200 Needed to Put San tiam Plant in Operation Granted. The state fish and game com mission, it has become known here, has agreed to put up the remainder . of the " money neces sary to put info operation the new Santiam hatchery in Marion county and to operate it Jointly '(Continued oapage 4). for the propagation of salmon farmers in their own homes, will land trout. About $1200 li needed be followed out In recruiting to pat the plant Into full opcr- members, tbey said. atlon. Another joint resolution intro duced by Senator Smith proposed to refer to the- people for their vote at the next general election a measure providing that mniage taxes voted by the people shall not continue for more than two years. Under the present laws they -continue Indefinitely. Senator Eddy Introduced a bill which would make it impossible for the public service commission ' to overturn contracts .that have been entered into in the past or may be entered Into in the future between municipalities and public utilities covering utility service. Such contracts made In several cities ot the state, in which water utilities. In return tor franchises . granted by the municipalities. 1 agreed to furnish a certain num ber of hydrants tree of charge, and other hydrants in addition to that number at a certain rate. were upset by the public service commission, and the commission vpheld in the supreme court. Sen ator Eddy's bill would make these contracts' binding against action by the nubile service commission. It is said that in cities where a part of the tire hydrants have been furnished free of charge to the municipality, the city finances have been upset by the . service commission requiring payment tot the service. " Only municipal service is affect cd by the bilL Senate bills Introduced Tester day were: . ' S. B. 1J. Eberbard To repeal section 4S44. Oregon Laws, relat ing to 2 per cent on counties In Is suance of road bonds. 8. B. 14. Jones To amend sec tion 3145. chapter 7. title 25. Ol son's Oregon Laws, increasing the salary ot the Lane couaty district attorney from $2100. to $3000 rearlr. i . S. B. 15, Hume To amend sec tion 1. chapter 239, general laws of 1907. Increasing from $11 and $5.50 respectively to $12 and $S respectively the . fees . collected from plaintiffs and defendants in civil suits, actions and proceedings in the circuit or the county court as law library fees. S. B. IS. Hume To amend sec tion 1, chapter 52. section 21 4 S. Olson's Oregon laws, to provide that terms of the circuit court In Multnomah county shall begin on the first Monday of every month. B. 17. Hume To amend chapter 2. laws of 1920 special session, relating to appeals from the court of domestic relations. S. B. IS. Hume To amend sec tions 94S-1 and 948-5.. Olson's Oregon laws, increasing the tenure and salaries ot district Judges and the suit limit in district courts in counties of 100,000 population or " more. S. B. 19,' Banks To provide free school books to pupils of the public schools. except high schools, S. B. 20. Staples Providing for the -regulation -of -sale -or dts- trlbution of . commercial feeding stuffs. S. B. 21, Thomas (by request) Relating to salmon fishing in Rogue river. S. B. 22. Thomas (by request) An act to create a board of fish commissioners. S. B. 23. Thomas (by request) To create Oregon game commis sion. , - 8. B. 21. Moser Giving the public service commission juris diction. over transportation " com panies operating on the pablie highways. S. B. 23. Staples Authorizing branch banks of foreign baaks to - loan to the extent of 10 per cent ot the capital stock of the mother bank. S. B. 26. Patterson To amend section 21. Olson's Oregon laws. House bills introduced yester day were: H. B. No. 4. Sheldon (by re quest) A bill for an act to cre ate the Oregon State Game Cora- mlssion. H. B. No. 4. Sheldon (by re quest) A bill for an act to create state board ot fish commis sioners. . ' H. B. No. C. Sheldon (by re quest) A bill tor an act regulat ing fishing In the Rogue liver and its tributaries. II. B. No. 7. Allen A bill for an -act amending section 1254 Oregon laws relating to petitions for citations la sale ct property by executors. . H. B. No. S, Bennett Creatln; JCcaUaued ca rS 4).