PAGE EIGHT
THE CAPITAL JOURNAL, SALEM, OREGON
Governor's Message
(Continued from Page One.)
overwhelming majority to tax
themselves In the sum of ft, 00 In
terests of the farmer, for whose 000 for the purpose of assisting In
financing an International exposi
tion to be held in Oregon in 1925.
As I understand it, it is the desire
of those Interested that an addi
tional $4,000,000 be raised for this
purpose, of which $1,000,000 is
to be raised by private subscrip
tion and the balance by a tax
against the people of the state at
large, including Multnomah coun
ty. .: . .-::
"It is necessary to submit
question involving such an amount
of revenue to the people, for them
to determine by their ballots
whether they desire to share in
bearing the burden of financing
such an exposition through reven
ue derived from taxation. ' The
question of such submission to the
people is to come before you.
presume,
convenience and benefit the roads
are primarily intended. "Any
legislation enacted should take
into full account this fact," the
governor said, "I believe leglfsla
tion may be evolved which will
protect his interests as well as the
roads.
Immediate Action Needed.
Some action to preserve and pro
tect the roads and highways must
be taken at once, Governor picott
asserted, pointing out that to
await the next regular session of
the legislature for needed legisla
tion might mean "many, hundreds,
of thousands of dollars In destruc
tion otherwise preventable,"
' 'I respectfully call your, atten
tion that the saving of one mile
of highway would more than cover
the expense of this session of the
legislature."
"Members of the Oregon Legis
lature: "The legislature has been called
into special session to consider
matters which I deem of such seri
. ous urgency and importance as to
warrant your most careful and un
divided attention. I will en
deavor t ooutline them briefly for
your consideration so I may cause
you no unnecessary delay in' turn
ing to active work.
Avoid Special Election.
"As you know, the people of
Portland, representing one-third
of the population and taxable
wealth of the state, voted by an
ery person who )b been interest
ed in the highway situation. Not
alone is this a matter of gravity
as it affects our hard-surface high
ways, Important as It may be In
that connection. But throughout
the state lighter types of surfaces,
such as macadam and gravel, are
being damaged almost irrepara
bly by heavy motor trucks passing
over them ' Frequently these
lighter surfaces are constructed by
small road districts which expend
the limit, or near the limit, of
their taxing power to construct
lateral and market roads and oc
casionally they see such roads
wrecked by no more than one or
two trucks. I may add that in my
mind these lateral and market
roads are of most vital Importance
the very arteries that carry the
life ' blood to our state.
. Need Is Imperative.
. ' 'I respectfully call your at
tention that the saving of one
mile of highway would more than
in submitting such mat- . . ' . J
ters to a special election, that the , ? VT
time of the election- would be pJoper P" P't
made coincident with the general1 'hem from arl ruction. To
primary nominating election on h.aVe wttited anf ef reu ar
May 19, 1922. By so doing the , "1' conBlderln thl9 mat"
great burden of expense would be''6 .m'eht,have T
,i i. v. v, ..., , dreds of thousands of dollars in
destruction otherwise preventable,
primary election machinery in con- , flw, hl " .
nction with such special election.
Eighwayt Threatened.
Involved ln the problems con
fronting us is the matter of re
stricting weights and speeds of
"I turn to a matter I deem of trucks without ruthlessly Interfer
paramount Importance to the wel- Ing with or destroying agricultur
fare of the state. That is the al and industrial enterprise,
necessity for additional legislation! "Primarily the roads are made
to preserve our highways from de-for handling the products of our
structlon. The weight of loads people. Essentially and funda
and speed of motor trucks have mentally these are the farmers'
been giving gravest concern to ev- roads, over which they take their
W. C. T. U. Home
Town Drinking i
Heavily
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EvanBton, 111., Deo. It This
lown, the national headquarters
lor the Women's Christian Tem
perance Union, is not living up
to the eighteenth amendment,,
according t oclvie leaders. ' -
' 'Evanstonians art drinking
heavier than they ever did,"
said Miss Kathleen Moore, head
of the city's charities. "They
used to go to Chicago for a few
drinks now they make their
own and drink It fast.'
produce to the market centers. We
never should lose sight of . that
tact. ' The roads are built for such
men as the farmer, particularly
the market roads, and his Inter
ests must' be suberved. Any legis
lation enacted should take into
full account this fact. I believe
legislation may be evolved which
will protect his interests as well
as the roads.
Must Protect Puhlie
"Further, ln connection . with
our highway Bystem, I sumbit to
you the necessity for proper reg
ulation covering passenger busses
and other motor vehicles operating
for hire on our public highways.
These vehicles have free use of the
expensive roadways which are be
ing constructed In all parts of the
state. It is right and just not
only that they be subjected to
proper regulation, but that they I
pay a just and, fair share of the!
I revenue required to maintain such
roads.
"I have touched but briefly
upon the two Important matters
dealing with highway legislation.
Immediately upon Issuing the call
for this special session I asked i
five prominent citisens, three f
' them state officials, to gather such
data as they deemed necessary to"
assist the legislature ln expedit
ing its labors at this session. I
understand these data are ready!
for submission to you. My object
ln asking these men for their val
uable assistance was merely to go
to the same sources of information
it would be necessary for you to
seek In securing light on these im
portant subjects and to" whip this
Information into such shape as
might materially assist you and
lighten, as well as shorten, your
labors.
Anticipates Favorable Action
"I leave these problems with
you for your consideration. The
proposed highway legislation
alone I consider of such magni
tude as to well warrant your at
tendance here ln special session.
Properly enacted statutes of this
character might well mean the
saving of millions of dollars to the
state.
- "In closing I desire to say I
have the fullest faith that the
patriotism and ability of this body
of representatives of the people
will result ln as speedy a dispatch
of business as is consistent with
properly considered legislation. I
desire to thank you for your
prompt response to the call of the
executive department and to as
sure you I am confident the earn
estness and careful thought I feel
you will give to the matters before
Tadpole Milk
Nairobi, Africa, Dec. 19.
A native charged ln the resi
dent magistrate's court here
with milk adulteration strenu
ously denied the allegation. In
the temporary absence of ex
perts he might have been ac
quitted, but his luck was deal
Dut, for during the course of
the trial a family of tadpole
hatched out tn the milk.
He was sent to jail tor a
month without the option.
MONDAY, DECEUBEB ,
you will return highly beneficial
results to the people of the state,'
Hold Up Uses Toy
Pistol; Arrested
Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 19. A
weary, hungry, cold and desperate
man walked into a novelty shop
and with his last dime purchased
a toy pistol. Frank McGlnnls, 31,
had reached the end of his rope.
He had tramped the hard brick
pavements of the city searching
for work, but his efforts had been
unavailing. He decided to become
a "stick-up" artist.
But the toy pistol proved too
much of a phoney to put over a
holdup and McGinnis was arrest
ed. Everybody in the court room
except McGinnis laughed when a
constable produced the ten-cent
"gat," while" the judge entered a
charge, not of attempted robbery,
but of vagrancy
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distinguished herself in tournaments. She is also a talented pUifc
During the war she served for three years in the Ministry ot Km'
tions, where she achieved the distinction of being the first toau'
to attain the rank of section officer. She will shortly lean Et!xr
with her husband for a tour of the TJ. S. i
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The Store WitK Ghristmas Goods
FURNITURE SPECIALS
Baby Buggies
Special for Tuesday Selling at
exactly
One-Half
Price
Kitchen Cabinets
Sellers White enamel Kitchen Cabin
et. Special for Tuesday Selling at
$59.50
Beds
Here are some of quality, 2 inch
post white enamel, full size beds.
Special for Tuesday selling at each.
$12.95
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A TRUNK
. An Ideal Gift
Everybody travels more or
less these days, and one of our
smart Wardrobe Trunks will
help make each trip a pleasure.
There are clever little compart
ments for all of one's belong
ings,, and an ample hanging ar
rangement to keep one's Suits
or Frocks just so.
These Trunks have all of the
latest conveniences and novel
ties, making them ideal for
Christmas gifts.
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BUY YOUR GOODS THE DAY THEY ARE ADVERTIZED AT OUR SPECIAL
PRICES DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. IF YOU ARE A DAY LATE.
WATCH OUR ADVERTISEMENTS.
Ladies' Corsets
Good quality corsets in Pink only.
Get your choice of these. Special for
Tuesday Selling at each
79c
Ladies' Artificial
Silk Hose
These come in colors of White, Cor
dovan and Black, all sizes. Splendid
quality. Special for Tuesday Selling
at per 'pair.
49c
DINING SET
A beautiful dining set consisting of a dining table, 45
inch plank top, quatered oak, 6 foot extension. Also 4
solid oak chairs. Special for Tuesday Selling at
$34.95
OIL HEATERS
Special for Tuesday
Selling at
Wicker Rockers
Wicker rockers in Ivory with woven seat
cretonne upholstering. This is an exceptional
value. Special for Tuesday selling at each
$9.95
MEN'S DRESS
HOSE
In Cordovan and Black
all sizes. Special for Tues
day Selling at per pair.
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(Limit 5 to a customer)
' PEARL BEAI.S
That will please you. At prices
that will surprise you. Get them
now while the assortment is good
LISTERINE
Small size bottle Snwini
for Tuesday Selling at per
15c
(Limit 2 to a customer).
Turkish Bath Towels
Good size bleached Turkish Bath Towels. Special
Tuesday Selling at each
Georgette Crepe
In the seasons best and most wanted shades to
choose from. Special for Tuesday Selling at per
$1.25
15c
(Limit 5 to a customer).
Boys' Sweaters
A dandy gift for the boys,
sweater coat in Dark Oxford,
Maroon or Navy Blue, size 30
32 and 34. ; Special for Tues
day Selling at each.
Worth & Gray Dept. Store
' FREE DELIVERY
PH0NE132 177 N.Liberty,
$5.90
$1.98
((Fu(rniture Dept 2nd Floor)
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