The original Anti-Saloon League bill has gone to the unfavorable calendar without the minority favorable report that would give it any standing whatever on the floor of the House. Furthermore, the House refused to refer the bill when its amendments asked this favor in the hope of framing a compromise measure. Probably the bill for an "ocster law" will be introduced independently this week, or in the last days of the session with a view to rushing through the legislative mill.

The revenue bill is just completed and probably will increase the revenue of the State, but the principal source of increased revenue is designed to be the machinery to prevent the escape of a great part of the taxables that have been shirking taxation in the past. The State tax commission is to send auditors to check up the sheriffs, and see that there is a general cutting down of the volume of taxes that in the past have avoided their share of the burden.

The tax rate is to remain the same, according to the bill, including the cents for pensions.

HIGH COST OF ING PROBE ABOUT TO GET UNDERWAY
Federal Trade Commission and Department of Agriculture Are Receiving Suggestions.
WASHINGTON, February 11. — The broad comprehensive investigation of the high cost of living, ordered by President Wilson, will get underway without delay.  On the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Agriculture, which will conduct the probe, today began to receive suggestions as to lines of inquiry to be followed. It is probable that during the coming week, the President will receive estimates to be transmitted to Congress, demanding funds to finance the probe. 