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ALBANY, LINN COUMTY. OREO ON.. TUESDAY, DECHMBKR 23. 19':(
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"There is too much legislation and
not enough tim given to its consid
eration," Millr.
Declaring that the system of legis
lation now in vogue in the legislatures
of the United States is cluttering the
statute books with useless laws and
deploring a tendency to attempt too
much in a limited time. Collector of
Internal Revenue Milton A. Miller of
Portaud, in an interview while in the
city today, enroute to Portland from
Eugene, where he addressed the uni
versity students yesterday, suggested
the commission form of state govern
ment, unicameral legislatures and split
sessions, as possible remedies.
"The result of this rapidity of leg
isation," said the collector, "is that
the time of tne courts is taken up
considering and putting constructions
on these hastily conceived enactments
Legislatures are frequently called in
extra session to correct their mis
takes. "The average legislator has but lit
tle or no experience in the lawmaking
line and therefore is at a great disad
vantage. He is unaccustomed to pre
liminary tactics, he is not capable of
drafting a hilt and the few men who
are driled in that line take advantage
of the situation and men become con
fused or at a loss to know how to
vote, and frequently vote opposite
from what they really want to.
"To attend to legislation success
fully for the people in 40 or 50 days,
besides considering two or three
thousand bills, is simply out of the
question. No one can do it with sat
isfaction to himself or to his con
stituents. If he is an honest man he
will admit 'he frequently votes when
he knows not what he is voting upon.
"Under the present system, ade
quate committee work or reading and
studying all the bills and resolutions
introduced, and knowing, thoroughly
all their contents, would take all the
time of the legislative session, let
alone attending the sessions of the
legislature faithfully each day."
Mr. Miller complimented highly the
legislative reference library, inaugur
ated and so succeisfully developed by
the state of Wisconsin. This plan in
volves a separate department of the
state government where highly train
end specialists in law, practical poli
tics, political economy and science.
sociology and kindred subjects, devote
their entire time to searching for un
biased information on legislative sub
jects. Such experts regard truth as
the important factor in their inves
tigations and are at the service of the
legislators. Mr. Miller showed thai
with bills properly drafted and looked
into before being put up for a vote
there would be no need of judicial re
view.
ROAD DISTRICT NO. 31
ELECTS W. E. WITGHET
District No. 31 held an interesting
road meeting to select the supervisor
at Orleans Chapel yesterday, with
150 people in attendance.
One hundred and twenty taxpayers
cast their ballots, 36 of which were
cast by women. The two candidates
for road supervisor were W. H. Hul
burt, present road supervisor and W.
E. Witchey. Mr. Witchey received
83 votes, and Mr. Hulburt 35.
A. C. Miller, was chosen chairman
of the meeting and L. Edward Dyer,
secretary.
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THURSDAY. DEC. 18. 1913 ?
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ALWAYS GET EIJOYMENT
OUT OF LIFE-HEWITT
Will Kaewn Ltoal Attirity
Ctmsiits PhilguphiMlly
ea Lift.
That we are always getting enjoy
ment out of life was the optimistic
and philosophic remark of Judge Hen
ry H. Hewitt this morning whi
walking downtown from the court
house, after pausing a moment to
-watch the children of the Central
school at play on the sctiool grouads
during the recess hour.
"They are having the best time of
their lives," he remarked.
"However, we are always gettiag
enjoyment out of life," he continued.
"This fact was impressed apon me
emphatically the other day whea i
was in Salem. I wao just ia the act
of getting on the train to return to
Albany, when I heard someone call
me. Looking around,, there stood my
daughter and her husband, Dr. and
kMrs. C. H. Bushnell, of Forest
Grove. I concluded to stop over with
them until the next, train and later
while I was waiting for a cart to go
to the depot, I met another old friend.
SANTA CLAUf NZSD MOT
ASK rOK DIVORCB NOW
San Francisco, Dec. 18. Superior
Judge Graham's court is closed to
couples with minor children seeking
divorce. "If you have children," said
the court, "you needn't come around
until after the holidays. Minors
Should have the society of their par
ents at this time."
Stow Man t Speak- T. G. Bligh,
the well known show man of this
city, is scheduled to speak at the
state picture show, convention which
is to be held in Portland on the 22nd
and 23rd of the month. The conven
tion promises to be the largest affair
of the kind ever held in the slate.
Among the speakers, who will be at
the affair, is Governor Oswald West.
Oreejeai lyrtwe Oil Contain
ing interesting articles on sportsman
ship, game, hunting, rivers 4nd
streams, game laws and current ques
tions thereto, the December number
of the Oregon Sportsman was issued
today. The booklet ia published un
der the direction of State Game War
den Finey of Porand.
e Be Rvasaeag fee Matk
The Oregon City Transportation com
pany's boat line from Portland to
Corvallis has been in operation for a
month. Th "Gralhamona" leav.es
here on Mondays, Wednesday and
Fridays at 7 o'clock a. m. and arrives
here from Portland on Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturday's at about
midnight. Much freight has been
shipped and many passengers are tak
ing advantage of the service.
Weather Fair. The range of tem
perature for 24 hours ending at S
o'clock this morning was 44 to 32 de
grees. The rainfall for the same per
iod was .08 inches. The river is 2.8
feet. The weather report says fair
tonight and Friday.
Senator Miller U AJWmj Passing
through Albany on his way to Port
land, Ex-Senator U. A. Miller spent
the night at the St. Francis hotel. Mr.
Miller yesterday addressed the stu
dents at the University of Oregon
and is scheduled for a second address
in the University City during the next
two weeks.
Aeeumed Business Name. A cer
tificate of assumed business name was
yesterday filed with County Clerk
Marks by Messrs. White and Knapp,
of Brownsville.
Court is Over. Judge Galloway ad
journed the term of circuit court yes
terday afternoon ai.d returned to Sa
lem. He will return here next Tues
day to continue the term.
Marriage Licenses Issued. A mar
riage license was issued this morning
to Fred Robertson, age 27, and Etta
Mabel Heyne, age 23, both of Water
loo. Case Under Advisement. Judge
Galloway took the case of Mc Kinney
vs. Craft, to foreclose a mortgage,
under advisement. The case was tried
yesterday afternoon.
NEW REVOLUTION
STARTS
MEXICO
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Starts This Wok.
ZEPATA lAlft TO HE WILL
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(By UaitW Preee Association)
; El Paso, Tex., Dec. 18. A new re
belion has been launched in Mexico.
Generals Orozco and Salazer are its
active leaders bat with them, it is
said, are Felix Diaz and Emilo Vas
quez Gomez. The leaders assert that
General Zapata is willing1 to join them.
The latest developments in the Mex
ican situation is explained by the
break between Generals Orozco and
Salazar and General Merc a do at Oji
nago. Mercada has remained loyal to
Huerta and Orozco and Salazar de
termined to act independently. Be
ing in the command, Mercado lost his
command and may loose ihis life.
Mexicaa Lie NeiM.
Mexico City, Dec. 18. O'Shaugh-
nessy and Foreign Minister Mohena
joined in characterizing as "only an
other lie," the story telegraphed to
the American papers in which it was
'stated that O'Shaughnessy had hand
ed Huerta a modified demand for the
latter's retirement.
Boy Killed By Aato.
(By United Press Association")
Indianapolis, Dec. 18. Ray Har
roun, aged ten and a son of the fam
ous automobile driver was struck and
killed today by an automobile.
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PQSIIFFIIE II AWARDED
taltm Cintratttr Laidi Jib
ii LtwMt ti litmltUf1
at Ml,2.
Word was received in Albany
9 today that the contract for the
3 Albany post office building has
9 been awarded. 9
9 It was awarded by the treasury
9 department yesterday to Fred A. Q
3 Erickson, a well known Salem
3 contractor. Mr. Erickson was
the lowest bidder at $58,282.
3 The bids were opened recently
9 and at the time the eligible bid9
5 were published in the Democrat.
9 The plans and specifications of 9
9 the building, which is to be
9 known as the federal building, 9
9 'have been given. The building 9
9 is to be erected on a vacant lot 9
9 at Second and Broadalbin streets.
9 The indications are that work 9
9 will commence within a short 9
9 time. It is to be a handsome
9 structure and will be in keeping
with the progress of Albany. 9
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P. H. Holmes, of Salem, attended
business here this morning.
L. L. Mo nan, of Eugene, transacted
business here yesterday afternoon.
City Recorder F. E. Van Tassel
went to Portland this morning.
Oscar Dearnit, of Gates, was in Al
bany yesterday transacting business.
NO SPECIAL SESSION
("By United Press Association)
Salem, Dec. 18. There will be no
special session on the Oregon lcis
hture for the purpose of correcting
defects in the registration laws. Gov.
ernor West made this plan when he
said that "the use of a little horse
ense would straighten out any sup
posed tangle or confusion in the ?lec-i-i
on laws of Oregon." He 'reitcJ
the matter lightly.
MINERS DEMAND
GOVERNOR'S RECALL
March ii a lidy to thi Capital
lailtlinjt and Bslivtr Ulti
matum to Amnions.
IIHAN0 II9CHARSE OF
HUH IPPICIALS IN MILITIA
Cvmr llvaa Fivt Bays te
Canity with Raqaaat; Hoa'ar
Panalty af Itaaall PaUtian.
(By Unitd Pres Anocialion)
Denrer, Dec. 18. Five hundred
union men marched to the statchouje
today for the purpose of delivering an
ultimatum lo Governor Amnions in
connection with the coalfield strike
They wanted the militia recalled in
the strike-bound district, demanded
the removal of Adjutant-General
Chase, Judge Advocate Boughton and
other high officials of the state
guards. They also insisted that the
strikers now held as prisoners by the
military authorities be turned over to
the civil courts for trial. The gov
ernor was given five days to make
up ihis mind whether or not the would
comply with the strikers' demand. If
he failed to do so they announced
that they would begin immediately the
circulation of a petition for his recall
Governor Refuses Striken.
Denver, Dec. 18. Governor Am
mons refused to accede to the de
mands of the union men who led
delegation to the capitol on behalf of
the striking ' miners. If he sticks to
his decision, it is understood that a
general strike will be called and the
circulation of a petition for the gover
nor's recall will be started at the ex
piration of the five days alowed in the
ultimatum.
J. D. Ogden, of Salem, attended
business matters in Albany and Leb
anon yesterday morning and after
noon. Mrs. C. Miller, of Eddyville, was an
Albany shopper yesterday, returning
home this morning.
NEWS ROTES BF PEOPLE
OFPEIRIA AND VICINITY
Peoria, Or., Dec. 18. (Special to
Democrat.) Miss Maude Law ac
companied Mrs. Anna Studley to
Monroe Saturdan for an over Sunday
visit on the Studley farm.
W. B. Lamar left Monday for his
old home in Knoxville, Tcnn., for an
extended visit with his mother whom
he has not seen for 30 years.
Mrs. WitL Githcns and Mrs. Chas.
Shaw were Saturday shoppers in Al
bany. : J. W. Lamar the merchant had busi
ness in Albany Monday.
W. L. Krady, C. W. Barcus, Cato
Gibbs and 11. Kaltridcr were passen
gers on the noon electtts to Albany
Saturday.
Baker Cu mini tigs of Eugene was in
Peoria Tuesday with Guy Bramwell
of Lake Creek.
Mr. and Mrs, Grant Brattain, Miss
Lucie Barcus and Lester Porter were
in Corvallis Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Jones of Bea
ver Creek, Benton county, were in
Peoria the first of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Jud Smith of Benton
county attended church in Peoria
Sunday.
JEWELRY STOLEN FROM
HOME OF M. SENDERS
A jewel box, containing a locket
and chain and a gold ring was stolen
last night about 6 o'clock from the
home of Morris Senders on Fifth
street.
It appeared that the thief tore a
screen off a side window and reaching
in, removed the box from the dress
er. The matter was reported to the
police and an investigation was con
ducted. No clue was found.
STAGE IS ALL SET FOR
THE WRESTLING MATCH
Principles Are in Picnk of Can-
Mian Starts at Eight
a'Clack.
Ladies will be welcomed to the
wrestling match to be given tonight
at the armory, under the auspices of
the Albany Military club. The en
tertainment will commence at 8:30
o'clock. Several preliminaries are to
be given and the promoters announced
that the etage is all set for the even
ing of genuine entertainment.
Bob Feterson, 181) pounds, cham
pion of Alaska, who has been train
ing here for the past few days is in
the pink of condition for the bout.
Jack O'Neill, original trainer of GotcJi
is reported as in fine condition at 186
pounds. He has been training at
Corvallis. Both of the wrestlers are
residents of Corvallis.
From indications many will attend
the exhibition. The rule will be two
out of three falls. Scores of tickets
have been sold.
ALBANY ELKS TO GIVE
DANCE DURING HOLIDAYS
A grand ball is announced by Al
bany lodge, No. 359, B. P. O. Elks,
for the evening of Monday, Decem
ber 29, and invitations have gone out
to all the members of the lodge and
their ladies for the event, which oc
curs annually It is expected that a
goodly number of the members of
the lodge, now living away from this
city, will be here for the event, which
ic in the nature of a reunion and home
coming. There are about 75 members
of Albany lodge living in Portland.
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trrt asm.
Plaintiff and Defendant Enjoined.
In the case of E. F. Gooch vs. Caroline
Galloway, wihich was Tor ah injunction
against daiuing a stream at Shelburn,
and which was taken under advise
nient after being tried, Judge Gallo
way rendered a decision yesterday af
ternoon adjoining both the parties
The defendant, by the decree, is en
joined from darning the stream and
the plaintiff from emptying any re
fuse therein.
TUtm Dog in Pound. There are
three valuable dogs in the pound and
they have been there over the time
limit of AH hours. They are doomed
unless the owners bail them out. Is
your dog missing? One is described
as a gross between an airdale and
a shepherd and the others as terriers.
fiffrt Granddaughter III Word
was received this morning that the
daughter of Rev. Dorris of Centralia,
Washington is ill with an attack of
typhoid fever. It is a mild case and
the child is said to be improving rap
idly. There are 150 cases of typhoid
in Centralia.
Did at Hospital. After an illness
of nearly three months, John Schoff
ner died last night at St. Mary's hos
pital. He has been confined there
since taking sick. Arrangements for
the funeral will be made this after
noon. Administrator Appointed. George
W. Goodwin was today appointed ad
ministr.itor of the estate of Joseph
R. Kodwin, deceased. It will be re
membered that some time ago the
heirs were involved in a contest over
the estate but that it was finally set
tled out of court.
Christmai Green on Sale. On the
vacant lot at the corner of Broadalbin
and Second streets, a minaturc wilder
ness has sprung up. Several Christ
mas trees of various sizes have been
stuck in the ground and there is a
mistletoe and other greens of Yule
tide decorations on sale.
Baby Born to Prichards. Born to
Mr. and Mrs. George Prichard, nee
Khorla Stalnakcr, a girl on December
12. at Great Tails, Mont. They arc
former Albany people and arc resid
ing on a homestead near I.oma.
Funeral Tomorrow. The funeral
services of the Mrs. Emily I.. John
son will be held at the family resi
dence, Ea-.t Knox Butte, Friday at
10 a. m. Krv. I". II. Gcselbracht will
offi'-iatc. Interment will take place
in Central church cemetery. Mrs. W.
L. Johnson was a member of the
Presbyterian church , loved and re
spected by a large acquaintance.
LEWIS BILL IS
T
Administration Is Not Entirely
Satisfied with Provisions;
New Bill Will Be Drawn.
BURLESON INVESTIGATES
PROPOSED TELEPHONE LAW
President Said to Favor Fed
eral Ownership but Unde
cided As to Time.
(ly United Prasa Association)
Washington, Dec. 18. The bill
drawn by Senator Lewis providing lor
the government ownership of tele
phone lines did not meet with the en
tire approval of the Wilson adminis
tration. This was nuulc certain when
the house leaders admitted that they
contemplated introducing this session
a bill providing for the government
ownership of telephone and telegraph
lines and that the measure will be re
frained under the direction of Burle
son. Following the examination of the
proposed Lewis bill by Postmaster
General Burleson and his assistants
it was announced that the former's
bill will be withheld and ail adminis
tration measure substituted and in
troduced, provided that the plan meets
with the approval of the Democratic
caucus. It is considered certain that
Wilson favors the government owner
ship of telephone and telegraph lines
but it is undecided regarding to the
wisdom of taking them over at this
time.
ALBANY WOMAN JAS
AT LOUVRE AT TIME OF
THEFT OF UNA LISA
That a member of the Albany Col
lege faculty, who modestly declined lo
allow her name to be used, was in
Paris on the Wednesday following
the Monday Mona Lisa was stolen
from the Louvre, became known this
morning.
' She, at the time was sojourning in
the French capital city, with a party
of friends and had visited many plac
es of interest, including the Louvre,
the renowned French museum.
Going tu the Louvre on the day
the great picture was discovered
missing, the party, in company with
scores of other visitors, were later
ordered out. Nobody, at the time,
understood why. Inquiry of a work
man as to the reason, brought a re
sponse that he didn't know and that
he had been working there for more
than 10 years and !had never known
the place to be closed, during the
week. Later, the party found out that
the missing picture was the reason.
A Louvre workman was at first
suspected. It was at 3 o'clock in the
afternoon that the picture was dis
covered missing. Shortly afterwards
the workmen were seen standing on a
stairway, acting suspiciously and was
right away regarded as the thief. How
ever, he proved his innocence.
HE WANTS DIVORCE ON
CRUEL TREATMENT GROUND
OharninK various acts of cruel and
inhuman triatuicnt. Herbert V.
Pry me has filed suit in the circuit
court against Anna A. Prynie, on the
grounds of desertion. Attorney W.
R. Bilyeu represents the plaintiff.
Thry were married in Portland,
May 11., 1911. There are no children.
The desertion, it is alleged, occurred
in November, 1913.
Various acts, the defendant is said
to have accused the plaintiff of, are
set up in the complaint. All of which
arc claimed to be false. They are
mainly pertaining to Ins alleged at
tcntions to other women.
I. C. F'well, of McMinnville, is in
the city attending business.