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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07
THE JADE
STONE STREET,
Experience of an American Who
Went Through 1t.
BY LARIssA MAcklE.
copyright, 1910, by American Press Asso-
ciationl

copyright, 1910, by American Press Asso-
ciation.l
Granville lazily rolled another ciga-
rette. why is it called the Jade Stone
street?" he questioned.
Neal Scott did not remove his gaze
from the busy Shanghai thoroughfare
outside the club room windows.
II don't know" he said.
A boy approached with a tray of
tinkling glasses. and Scott bent his
head over the tray as if to hide the
concern in his eyes.
Granville waited until the boy had
departed and then tossed his cigarette
away and stiffened in his chair. I'm
going into the old city tomorrow, and
l intend to find out why it is called
the Jade Stone street"
"a foolish quest" returned Scott
lightly. Once before a man went
into the city to find that out, and he
never came back"
Granville stubbornly. "or I'll. never
come BACK either
"1ll go with you. them Scott's voice
was matter Of fact nov
Not If there is a risk. This is my
W funeral" objected the other.
LAS your most intimate friend it is
my duty to attend upon your obse-
quies, them" retorted Scott, rising and
stretching his lean form lazily.
The conversation turned to other
matters, but later before parting for
the night they agreed to meet early
the next morning and go into the ma
tive city upon Granville's Jasmine
quest" as Scott chose to call it, which
they did.
Almost before they knew it they
were approaching one Of the dark.
cavernous gates of the old city.
Got a gum" asked Scott suddenly.
Granville smiled sheepishly. Yep.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

Thought l might need it after what
you said"
The other nodded approval and
touched his own hip significantly.
"There are many more fascinating
streets than the one you are seeking
said Scott after long silence. There
was a trace Of uneasiness in his voice
that Granville noted with a lurking
smile. "There is the Street Of the
Brilliant Eye or the Thousand Bells
a dozen others far more suggestive
than this one"
"The Jade Stone street for minev'
said Granville emphatically.
Scott and Granville approached i,
from the lower end, and once in the
shadow of the swinging signs. with
nothing save thick mud beneath theil
feet. Granville's interest waned. His
quest seemed an idiotic one. and he
marveled at Scotts patience in &C
companying him. Nevertheless he tried
not to show his Indifference and look
ed about for some means Of obtaining
his information.
A carver in ivory and jade peered
out from his niche in the wall. and
Granville stopped abruptly. xvii YOU
act as my interpreter, Neal? I'll ques'
ton this old duffer. He's the Oldest
Chinaman I ever saw"
The jade cutters wheel had ceased
its whirring revolutions, and the old
man watched the Americans from his
twilight niche as some brazen god in
its shrine might have done. There
was the same impassivity Of counte.
nance. Even the eyes, like bits OF
polished jet. were motionless.
Then stiffness fell upon the street
Save for the shutting of padded shoes
there was silence profound. Granville
cleared his throat noisily and then
started at the sound Of his own voice
He turned to his companion.
You've made me as v as q
witch. Neal" he complained. "Just
ask the old beggar why this is called
the Jade Stone street and get it over
with"
Scott put the question in the vernac
ular. and the yellow lips moved in an,
swer.
"Says he doesn't know; always been
called that" There was q malicious
gieaii In Scott's blue eyes.
Granville stared resentfully at the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

First ard....... Morris Orton. Jas: Brosnahan
Second Ward........J j. Mahoney +. L. burke
Third Ward .......A Harrington, Chas. Haugh
SCHOOL BOARD.
Members of Board of Education-John
Mahon Chas. Hunter, w. b. DICKSON u D.
Fox, j. J. Mahoney. uu.o
GierL I'D E. Truax.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

DISTRICT COURT.
Judge Seventh District: ! AneesnaW
Cont Stenographer. Miss kaura Daubenoere
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07
SMALLEST ATHLETE.
Remarkable Midget Who Amazed EN-.
peror William by His C~leverness.

Prince Atom. at present in Germany.
but soon to visit this country. is the
smallest midget in the world and in
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

CHAPTER OF ROSE CRo1X-Langdon Chap
ter No. 2, holds regular communications on
the first and third Thursdays of each month
at the Masonic Temple.
WILLIAM FLACK, w. NJ.
ROBERT Work, Secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

LODGEOF PERFECTION.-Langdon Nos
holds regular communications on the first and
third Thursdays' of each month at the masonic
RoBERT Work, Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

1. o. F.-Langdon Court, Independent Order
of Foresters, meet in the Workmen hall. the
6rst and third Tuesdays of each month.
W.. A. FERGUSON, {. R.
J.H. Balm, Rec. Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

I. o. o. F.-Meets every Tuesday night in
hall over First National Bank.
FRANK CAMERON N. G..
Il. A. JOHNSON, Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

NJ. B.. A.-Modern Brotherhood of America
meets in the Opera House Hall on the first and
third Wednesday OF each month.
w. A. FERGUSON, President.
GEO, E. DUNNIaAN. Secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

many ways the most remarkable
While the child of normal parents. he
stands just a little over two feet high
and is as intelligent as the average
person and speaks several languages
1uently.
The prince is extremely fond of ali
outdoor and indoor sports and is quite
an acrobat. In Berlin recently be pei
formed before the children Of the Ger.
man crown prince and delighted them
by his feats as we'll as his wit.
As Usual.
"Gossiping is a vicious habit"
isn't it? l despise it myself"
$50 do l."
"By the way"
"What?"
"Have you heard what they are all
saying about Brown"
Brown? Mercy me! No! What is
it?"
Explained.
"Why is the hole in the doughnut"
"That's easy"
1T is?"
~Sure!"
SWELL elucidate."
"For the protection Of the consumer.
There won't be any Indigestion where
Ss0 hAlo Ia"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

boss always acts as II 1t were a very
trivial matter indeed.
A self satisfied man is a great dis
couragement to other persons who may
have deep and dark designs on him.
There is something wrong with your
philosophy If you find it applicable to
others. but not to yourself.
Being a pessimist is about as satisfy
ing as eating an icicle in a snowstorm
The only safe liar is the one who
doesn't know he lies.
they are and some others because they
need to.
You bet l sit up then and a k
An interest in affairs
And in the distant background put
Ny troubles and my cares.
Her form is plump. her face is fair.
Tier smile Is KIND ana sweet,
But better still that meers my gaze
Is what she brings 70 ear
I watch her movements as she sets
The dishes all in place
And notice that her every act
Is full Of life and grace.
And. oh, my admiration grows
AS in her hands l spy
The very dishes that l like.
Backed up by homemade piel
We ike-at least l W l do
A pretty girl II bright.
Her every look and motion ADDS
To our supreme delight.
But for our permanent regard
Unwavering and strong
We must admit a lot depends
On what she brings along.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

NJ. ". Abingdon Camp, No. 1880 meets in
the Woodman hall the second and fourth
Mondays of each month";.
VIM. A. LAWN V. G..
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-07-07

C, O. F. No. s08-St. Aphonsus Court, meets
on the first and third Wednesdays of each
month in their hall over the Mooney state
Bank. JOHN SHEEHAN, u. Il.
Jos G. SCHILL, Sec'y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
MINERS STRIKE A
BLOW AT LIQUOR

Indianapolis, Feb. 2.-The miners
convention by an almost unanimous
vote adopted an amendment to the con-
stitution providing for the dismissal
Of any officer or delegate that should
De intoxicated on duty.
Reports of committees occupied
the attention of the mine workers
today.
indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 2.-Over the
protest of President Lewis the conven-
ton of the United Mine Workers late
yesterday determined TO defer again
The wage conference in Toledo with
hituninous operators A committee
vas sent to Toledo to request the op-
orators to await the arrival of the
miners tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
PAPER TAX HEAVY
John Norris Tells Ohio Publish
ers What Ought to Be
Done.
WOULD REMOVE THE TARIFF
Ignorance and Lax Methods of the
Makers Cost Public $50, ,OOO, 900
Year.

Columbus, Ohio, Feb. AT the an
nual meeting of the Associated Ohio
Dailies today John Norris, chairman of
the committee on paper of the Ameri-
can Newspaper Publishers associa-
ton, said if free competition and nor
NAL conditions should prevail in the
paper trade Aews-print should be de-
livered in the press rooms at $50 a ton,
or S1.75 per 200 pounds.
He charged that newspapers are tax
ed SS a ton above that figure on one
million tons PER annum because of the
ignorance and lax methods of print
paper makere5 and that the same
causes are imposing a penalty of $780,
900, 900 per annum upon the users of
other kinds of paper.
Norris said that Sc a ton is added to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
AMERICA LEADS
IN PARIS RELIEF
Sum of 100000 Contributed-RiveI
Has Fallen Feet and Condi-
tiOns Improve.

Paris. Feb. 2.-The flood has fallen
four feet during the week and condi-
tions in the affected territory are great
ly improved. Relief funds are being
received from all over the world. The
American subscription is the largest of
any foreign country-s160,000 OF this
100000 is already turned over to the
French government. It is estimated
the public charities department and
Red Cross are distributing daily more
than 100000 loaves of bread in the city
and vicinity.
Berlin. Feb. emperor William to.
day donated $4,000 for the relief of
the food victims of Paris and sent
telegram of sympathy to the French
government
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02

the bottom of the mine. Today the
body of one dead miner and the car
casses of 64 mules were found at q
depth of $50 feet.
May Need Troops.
Nobody ventures a definite esd-
mate when the corpses will be re-
mo- ed.
when they do bring up the
bodies" said a Cherry merchant,
they will need militia Women will
be so frenzied they might destroy the
town"
Before the crew of miners de-
scended into the second level to be-
gin reconstruction, McAllister and
Moses, with oxygen helmets, explored
that seam nearly 400 feet.
Big Fan at Work
At 9 o'clock last night the big new
fan began to suck out the gases. In
10 minutes the main shaft was clear.
and Inspector Hudson and dunlap
descended without specific apparatus,
to the 2OO-feet level, returned smil-
ing and reported the gases well clear
ed. Then volunteers were called for
to begin work below. A score step
ped forward with lamps filed and
burning. Five were selected and
sent down, and others ordered to
take their turn an hour later.
IF no gas seeps up from the third
level we viii conquer the fire. said
President Newsam.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
About Forty Killed in Sec
ond Accident in
Coal Shaft.
FORCE WAS FEARFUL
Fifty Bodies Taken Out at Pri-
nero, Col, and the Search
Continues.

Drakesboro. KY, Feb. "A teIe
phone message from the Browder mine
this morning places the number OF
dead in yesterdays explosion at 35
The bodies of 33 have been recovered.
Gas In Unused Room.
The explosion is believed TO have
been caused by miners lamp igniting
gas in an unusued room. The force
of the explosion was apparently suffl-
cient to cause instant death OF all men
in the eastern wing where 1t occurred.
Cars and heavy timbers were blown
about like kindling wood No fire fol
lowed the explosion and the ventilat-
ing apparatus was apparently un-
harmed by the shock, so that the res
cuers had little difficulty in/ exploring
the workings
First Bodies In Good Shape.
The first bodies recovered were in
fairly good condition. the men having
been smothered to death and not man
gled by the explosion, but as the party
pushed on they found bodies so mutt
lated that they were unrecognizable.
Fifty Bodies In a Row.
Primero, Colo, Feb. 2.-The result
of the rescuers' almost incessant work
in the Colorado Fuel & Iron company's
mine is shown today in the machine
shop where more than so charred and
blackened forms lie in a--rnK-Qn-ths-
foor covered with strips of gunny-
sacking and each tagged with card
T. CHI he hot h0 hot
features no longer revealed.
None Now Alive.
The main slope has been entirely
explored and entries on the right of
the air shaft are receiving the atten-
tion Of the searchers today. Even
relatives have now practically aban-
doned hope that any of the missing
miners will be rescued alive.
Rescue Miners Near Peoria.
Peoria, H., Feb. 2.-While fire was
raging in the shaft and upper works,
a rescue party entered the escape
shaft of the ShoIl' mine at South Bar
tonville, a mile away from the main
shaft and brought two miners, nearly
dead from suffocation, to the Surface.
The fire is believed to have been of
Incendiary origin and started IN the
tipple at $50 p m yesterday. All the
upper works and wooden construction
in the main shaft were burned.
The blaze was extinguished by vol
unteers two hours later. The mine is
owned by ShoIl Bros. of Peoria. An
investigation will be started to work
ont tho theory of incendiartsm. The
two rescued men were the only ones
In the mine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
TAFT DESIRES
TO HAVE TARIFF
LOOKED INTO

Washington, Feb. 2.-An exhaust
i've study of the whole subject of a
tariff is planned by President Taft
He directed the tariff board to pre-
pare for such an inquiry and to de-
fray expenses of the work, the pres
ident will ask $4,000 from con-
gress. Such an investigation of the
subject as was recently made by the
German government is sought by the
president.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
PEARY PLANS TRIP
TO SOUTH POLE, TOO

washington, Feb. . Commander
Peary has made a proposition to the
National Geographic society which, if
applied, viii mean an American expedi-
tion will be on its way to the south
pole next fall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
Work of Day in Congress

Washington, Feb. 2.-Following is Il
summary of the proceedings of the two
houses of congress yesterday, taken
from the official records:
SENATE-The entire time of the SEN
ate was devoted to a discussion of the
postal savings bank bill. Senator Davis
declared that the bill as it stood was in
the interest of the national banks while
Senator Smith of Michigan thought the
measure might prove a plague Instead
of blessing. w. E. Purcell was sworn
in as successor of Senator Thompson of
North Dakota. who was appointed last
Saturday to succeed the late Senator
Johnson. Mr.. Thompson resigned on
account of Illness Adjourned until to-
day.
HOUSE - Criticism of the bureau of
forestry. led by Representatives Mon
dell of wyoming and Taylor of Colora-
do was the chief feature of the pro
ceedings of the house The agricultural
appropriation bill continued before the
house throughout the day and consider
alton win be resumed today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
WOULD STRENGTHEN HAND

Senate Committee Draws Strong Bill
to Aid President in Conservation.
Washington, Feb. 2.-That there
shall be no question as to the power
of the president to Withdraw public
lands for conservation purposes and
continue the Withdrawals in force 'un-
til revoked by him or by act of con-
gress. the senate committee on public
lands today reported a substitute for
the two administrative bills.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
WAYMAN WILL NOT
PROSECUTE CASE
Keeps Charge of Misrepresentation of
S1,OOO,OOO Rail Funds from
Grand Jury.

Chicago, Feb Estates Attorney
Wayman. announced today he had de-
cided not 70 take the charges of mis-
appropriation of nearly $1,000 900 from
the Chicago & Western Indiana rail-
road by Benjamin Thomas. John Fet-
zer and Charles Kappe before the
grand jury. He advised preliminary
proceedings in the municipal court.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
THE WEATHER

Rain or snow and colder tonight.
Thursday, partly cloudy and colder.
be about 20 degrees above zero.
Temperature at a. m, 40. Maxi
mum temperature in last "a hours, A.
Minimum in last 12 hours, 3S Velocity
of wind at a. m, miles per hour.
Precipitation, none. Relative humidity,
at p. m &C, at a. m. r.
J. NJ. sHERIER. local forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Sun sets 5:15. rises 7:03; moon rises
ISL a. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
NO INTENTION
TO BACK UP ON
RULES FIGHT

Washington, Feb. 2.-The house in
surgents" declared today they have no
intention of abandoning the fight on
the rules of the house.
The senate today passed the army
and urgent deficiency bills. the former
carrying $95.4440,567 and the latter
s5,150.000.
The presidents federal incorporation
bin has been finally revised and will
be introduced IN both houses next
week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
HEAVY LOSS BY WIND
ON SWEDISH COAST

Christiania. Feb. 2.-Heavy loss Of
life occurred among fishing fleets
caught off the storm swept coasts.
The bodies OF 10 fishermen have been
washed up at BOfoden isles. Nine
smacks manned by 40 mariners are
missing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
ZELAYA IN A NEW
LINE OF ENDEAVOR
Going to Europe to FOment a Revo-
luton Against Head OF Guate-
maIan Government.

New Orleans. Feb. THAT Zelaya.
the deposed president of Nicaragua,
is going TO Europe to foment a revolu-
ton against Estrada Cabrera. presi-
dent of Guatemala. is the assertion of
General Gallardo, formerly of the Hon-
duran army. who is in New Orleans
Zelaya sailed from Vera Cruz for Bel
gium yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
ODD EelIov,s in Bio Meetino.

Galesburg, H., Feb. 2-The Illi-
nois grand lodge of Odd Fellows held
a special session yesterday. The grand
lodge degree was conferred on 10
candidates. The grand lodge of Re
bekahs. the Odd Fellows auxiliary,
also held a special session. Last
night a public meeting was held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
WILL SUCCEED DE ARMOND
G. c. Dickinson, Democrat, Elected by
Plurality of 1900.

Butler, Mo-, Feb. &C. c. Dick
inson of Clinton, a democrat, defeat
ed Philip Griffith of Greenfield, re-
publican, in the special election in the
Sixth district to select a successor to
the late Congressman David A De Ar
mond. Official returns have. not been
given out, but it is estimated that
Dickinson's majority is about $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
Iowa Postmssters Named

Washington, Feb. 2-President
Taft today nominated the following
postmasters: Scott Skinner at Lres-
ton, Iowa; Thomas P. HollowelI az
Ft Madison. Iowa and Samuel w.
Moorehead at Keokuk, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
RAILROADS REJECT
FIREMEN'S DEMANDS
willing to Arbitrate Wage Question
But Not Other Concessions
Incorporated.

New York, Feb. 20.-Sixty railroads
In the country have notified repre-
sentatives of $4,000 firemen of the re-
lection of the demands for 20 to 25
per cent wage increase and other con-
cessions. The roads express willing
ness to arbitrate the question of wages,
but fiatIy refuse the other demands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
National Day Of PRAYER Named.

Washington, Feb. 2.-The fourth
Thursday in February has been select
ed by the National Interdenomination-
Il association as day of prayer to be
observed by members Of every evan
Ielical church in this country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
FIRST BODY
is REACHED
Remains of Cherry Miner
With Carcasses of
Mules.
AT DEPTH OF $50 FEET
May Need Militia to Restrain
Women When CorpSeS Are
Brought Out.
AT DEPTH OF $50 FEET

Cherry, H., Feb. 2.-The work of
clearing the wrecked mine has pro-
gressed so far that it is hoped the
bodies of all the dead miners will be
taken out this week Pumps were in
stalled today to pump the water from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
Speaker BawIs Out the
Press in Speech Before
Legion of Honor.
HIMSELF LIKE LINCOLN
Recalls Civil War Times and the
Trials of the Nations
Executive.

Washington, Feb. Sensational
newspapers were under the fire Of
Speaker Cannon's invective last night
when he addressed the Loval Legion
at it's annual banquet To the yer
lows" he charged the murders of Lin!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02

and giving a premium for those sent
to the department, Treasurer Nc
Clurgs mail frequently contains re-
mittances of the coins. The idea has
gone out the government is anxious
to call in all the pennies, and that
big money is given for them, and one
correspondent in enclosing two CT
them asked that ''the $1O'' be sent him
as he was in need of the money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
TO GO EAST FOR EVIDENCE

Federal Grand jury TO Summon
Packers Employees from Afar.
Chicago. Feb. 2-Eastern employees
and officials of the big meat packing
companies will be subpoenaed in the
federal grand jury investigation, ac-
cording to a report current about the
federal building today. The grand
jury today turned its attention 90 a
mass of documents concerning the
workings of the National Packing
company. No witnesses were called
at the morning session.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
Judae Refuses to pismIss-

Cincinnati, Ohio, Feb. 2.-Judga
Swing this morning overruled the mo-
ton Of the defense to dismiss the
charge of blackmail upon which Mrs.
Jeanette Stewart Ford is being tried.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
cali for Condition Of Ranks

Washington, Feb. 2.-The controller
of the currency this morning issued a
call for statement of the condition Of
National banks at the close of business
Jan. 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
INVESTIGATION
TO BE THOROUGH
Congress Prepared to Go Elk
haustively Into the Cost
of Living.
is UP IN BOTH HOUSES
Meat Prices in New York Follow Pre-
dictions of Packers and Rise
Despite Boycott.

Washington, Feb. 2-Lodge introduc-
ed a resolution in the senate today for
a committee to investigate the higher
cost of living
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
THINK LINCOLN PENNIES
ARE WORTH SIS APIECE
Many People Sending Them in to
the Treasury Department to
Be Redeemed.

Washington. Feb. 2-Under the i'm
preston the government is withdraw
ing Lincoln pennies from circulation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
BLACK HAND SENTENCED

IHFet WHO ttItIiIUJ EAIOTuOh at Ell
wardsviIIe, Go to Prison.
Edwardsville, H., Feb. Frank ST.
cola, Joseph PallazZollo and Louis Bi-
ondo were convicted today on charge
of attempting to extort money by
threats from former Mayor Lumaghi
They were sentenced to indeterminate
sentences of one to 20 years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-02
House to Consider Cost.

Washington, Feb. 2.-The cost of
living in the United States is to be
thoroughly inquired into by the
house of representatives through its
most powerful committee-the ways
and means. Late yesterday Repre-
sentative Payne of New York, chair
man of that committee, and majority
leader in the house, introduced his
resolution providing for an investiga-
tion along the broadest lines.
Prior to introducing his measure
Mr.. Payne conferred with Represen-
tative Champ Clark. the minority
leader. who had been designated with
Elm by the committee to draft the
instrument authorizing the investiga-
tion