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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-15
Bakers Demand
Thorough Probe

CHICAGO, Feb. ls.-The executive
committee OF the National Association
of Master Bakers in convention here
has adopted resolutions demanding that
the projected investigation of the food
and market conditions be full ard
thorough on the part OF the federal au-
,hori,leS.". A further clause demands
that the findings or the failure To
make findings he explained TO the pub
lie as freely as the intention of hold
ing such an investigation The reso-
lu,ions will be forwarded to congress
men and the federal authorities at
Washington.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-15
Battle Halts
While Troops
Fight Wolves


PETROGRAD. Feb l'-A wolf
hunt IN which both Russian and
German soldiers joined. IS Dc
scrihed in correspondence from the
Polish front Parties Of Russian
and German scouts met recently and
were hotIy engaged in a sklrrlSh
when a large pack Of wolves dashed
on the scene and attacked the
wounded Ho>t,ll,leS were at once
suspended and GcruauS ami Rus
sans lnstinctively attacked the pack
killing about fifty OF the wolves
After the hunt the soldiers sep
aratcd, each party returning un
molcS:ed to lis own trcnChc, Along
some sections OF this front hungry
wolves have been particularly bold
this winter constituting real dan
ger to outpoS,S OF both armies, and
repeatedly the combatants have had
TO send out hunting parties against
the common enemy
While al this sort of work snip
ing is suspended by a sort OF tactic
agreement among opposing forces
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-15
WOMAN IS KILLED
IN MILL COLLAPSE

SPARTANBURG, S. C.. Feb. is.--
One woman cotton mill worker was
killed and eight or ten other person,
were injured when a wall OF the Fair
mont cotton factory, eigh, miles from
here, collapsed today.
First report, broush, in op the sin
gle telephone wire 10 S1rtanburg
were ,ba' tho wsll i,ll without warn
ing snI toppled into the river. Abou,
$50 srsohs were employed at the mill
and It is believed majority of them
reported for duty after the wall col
lapsta ..-----.----.-..-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-15
Local Man Killed
by Train at Depew

SAPULPA, Okla, Feb IS S- (Spe-
cial l)-Rchcrt Carroll, aged q. aEris-
co bi skeman who was found lying m
der L. train at Depew. Okla, yesterday
afternoon with both legs and one arm
cut off, died before he reached Tulsa
where he was being taken to a hospital.
An engine was attached to caboose
and the special given right over all
traffic in an effort to &c, the injured
man to the hospital, Carrol's home
was at Oklahoma City, bu, his mother
resides a, N,nita.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-15
BOILING Leaves
BROKERAGE FIRM

WASHINGTON, Feb. ls.-R W
Rolling, a brother in. law OF Presden,
Wilson. announced today that he had
severed his connection with +. A. Con
molly and company local brokerage
house, which, the peace note leak in
v,s,ga,iou established, furnished
forecast OF the note to clients a day
in advance OF its publication. Boiling
denied any knowledge of the affair
and J. I, ESSary, a newspaper CORE
spondent, testified that 1t was he who
wrote the forecast
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-15
Fletcher Crosses
Mexican Border

LAREDO, Texas, Feb. ls--Henry r.
Fletcher American ambassador to Mex
leo, arrived here this morning en- route
10 his post at Mexico City. He was
met here by American Cons,i Garrett,
Mexican Consul Garcia and other
prominent Americans and aexicans, in
cludirg army officials OF both govern
men,,. After a complimentary break
fast m this side OF the Rio Grandc the
Official party crossed into Mexico en-
rout, TO Mexico City.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-15
HAVE
PERSONAL TILT
IN UPPER HOUSE
Two Members Reach for Wat
er Glass in Encounter
OFFICER STOPS TROUBLE
President Board Gives Repri-
mand TO Participants,

4 personal encounter between %n
ator Il A Keller OF Marietta and
Senator ! + Mcintosh OF Durant on
the floor of the senate was ayertcd this
morning by the interference OF the ser
Rcant a arms and one OF his assist
ants.
The near light came during conSid
Grafton OF a bill making an additional
appropriation OF Sj,o4} ior the South
East Normal school at Durant, Cover
nor Williams home town.
Keller Attacked Bill
Keller attacked the bill on the
charge that It was waste OF public
money duplication OF appropria
tons heretofore made "and designed 10
be deceptive because IT did not state
specifically what the money was to be
used for
Didn't YOU admit that you deceived
committee two years ago 20 get 4
bill through the legislature inter
rup,ed Mcintosh
II did no, do anything OF the kind
replied Keller, apparently growing an
gry.
Reached for Water Glass.
"Ncs YOU did. too" retortcd Mcln-
tc,h, and Keller reached for hi, water
glaS, and advanced in the direction OF
tie Bryan county senator, AZ the
same time Senator Mcintosh reached
for his water glass, but by this time
the sergeant at arms was cScor,lng
Keller to the rear oi the room while
an assistant succeeded IN keeping Nc
IrtoSh in the immediate vicinity OF his
desk
After the excitement had died down
President Pro-Tem G. W Board, who
was in the chair at the time. publicly
rtprimanded Senator Mcintosh.
RepJimAnd Given.
thereafter confinc your remarks 10
the subject under discussion. and elimi
nate personalities or YOU will be put IN
your seat and kept there" he said, ad-
dressing Senator Mcintosh
At this juncturc Senator Walter Fer
guson who was sitting between the war
ring senator's asked for unanimous
consent TO move out OF the war zone"
81 guess this bill will he passed all
righ, for the whip Of the senate has
been cracked over your heads" said
Senator Keller before the roll was
called on the bill, which passed q to lJ
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-15
LIQUOR
|NTODRY STATES
IS MADE A CRIME
Senate Passes Drastic Amend
ment to Postal Bill
WEBB BILL IS REPORTED
Majority FayorS Submission Of
National Plan,

WASHINGTON Feb. l5.-The
senate today adopted drastic
amendment to the postal bill max
ing IT a crime for persons in dry
states to order, purchase OF cause
to be transported any intoxicating
liquors into such states.
WASHINGTON. Feb l5-Ihc Webb
ro'olutou PROPOSING national prohl-
biunu constitution amendment was re
ported 10 the house today with ma
lurliy committee report IN It's favor
and minority report opposing H.
bcmocra,ic leader kirchin said il
would be taken up in the house within
week lie predicted j, would pass
the house by the necessary two-thrds.
but probably would not be acted upon
IN the senate before adjournment Of
congress, March 4
90 Percent Dry,
The majority report declared that. IN
aSmuch as more than ~ percent OF the
population OF the United States lives
II dry territory II IS incumbent upon
congress to submit the question OF ma
tional prohibition to the states.
"lf IT is not desired" says the re
port, thirteen states can prevent its
adoption, but ii ,hirty-six states dc
sire such change they should have the
right 10 make II
Six Objections
The minority set forth SIX objections
TO the resolution
They were. ,ha, 1T does not provide
for date OF submission TO all states
IT would not prohibit personal con
sumption Of liquor it would inierier,
with the police power OF the states i
would permit the confisca,ion OF prop
erty without compensation the gen.
erai governmental effect OF nationa
prohibition would be bad; il would
raise serious revenue Question ,
Coercion Will Not Prohibit.
Coercion. alone. will not prohibit
neither will IT inculcate temperance
the minority report continues; "tor
temperance and, indeed, prohibition
depend upon changes for the better in
habits and conditions which were only
brought about by a regulation OF bea-
eft obtained through moral and educa
tional appreciation"
The Webb amendment would pro
hbit the manufacturing, and sale oI
alcoholic liquor for beverage purposes
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-15
CONTINUED on Page TIVE.
ContInued on FN6e Twel
OIL Value
IS PLACED AT $1.4o

Value Of oil in storage, outside Of
TIE Hcaldton field for taxation pur
poses during the current year. was
fixed at Sll0 per barrel BY the state
beard OF equalization this morning
Oil in Healdton field was valued a,
7S cents barrel
Protests, involving $4,000 in take,
paid on commercial leases under the
provisions of the percent gross pr,
duction tax on oil and gas were dis
missed by the board because of the
lack of prosecution.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-15
INDICTED INDIANA
Officers give Up

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb lS.-Chiei Of
Police Samuel V. perro,t, city sealer
Herman + Adam and five police of
icers, all Of Indianapolis, appeared at
the office of United States Marshal
S,oren at noon today surrendered on
an indictment returned by federal
grand jury yesterday, charging election
...--.--..-.-.-.....-.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-15
Jump in Potato
Rates Suspended

WASHINGTON, Feb lS-A pro
posed increase ot I cent, per lO0 pounds
on potatoes and other vegetables from
producing points IN Colorado. Utah and
New Mexico to destinations in Okla
homa. northern Arkansas and certain
points an northern Texas were suspend
ed until June rs by the interstate com.
metce commlssIon today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-15
Colombia Hopes
u. S. and Germany
Won't Declare War

BOGOTA, Colombia fch Is The
governmrn, has replied n President
Wilson's note IN respect to the Ger
man submarine campaign saying tina,
Colombia would preserve her attitude
oi neuttaltN The reply eNpressc, the
sincere hope that peace between Gct
many and Amcrita will not he broken.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-15
Railway Military
Program Wanted

NEW YORK. Feb. lS-Washington
has called upon the railroad men OF
the country, so It was learned today.
TO prepare plan OF military transports
tatlon and communication Tor use when
necessity arises Such plan will b.
considered tomorrow al the meeting
IT the executive committee OF tho
American Railway association IN this
I-llN
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-15
O'Leary Won't Pay
Election Wagers
Before March S

CHICAGO, Feb Isl i'm
O'Lcary, Chicago'S premier bet
ting commissioner with whom
about $4,000 was wagcrcd on the
presidential contest, has not paid
the winners and says he will not
do SO until rresiden, Wilson IS
lnlmrllfairl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-15
Wolf Shot on Chicago Street

CHICAGO. Feb lS-A large gray
wolf was Sho, today at rhirtic,h street
and the tracks oi the Illinois Northern
railroad Explaining the incident, G.,
DE Nry, superintendent OF the Lincoln
park roo, said Persons in the cuun
try catch wolves and send them as
trophies to friends N the city These
escape. somellmeS" "
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-15
TWO ARE SLAIN {,
IN new RAID ON
BORDER RANCH
Cowboys Organizing Posse to
Cross Border
WILL RESCUE PRISONERS
La0g'5 Ranch Scene Of latest
Depreciation,

CORNER RANCH, N. M. Feb.
l5.-Belief that the three American
Mormon cowboys-Andrew p. Pc
tersOn, Hugh Accord and Burton
lensen--wefe executed by the Mex
lean raiders who captured them at
the Corner Ranch here on the
American side OF the border Mon
day, was strengthened today when
Andrew Peterson's shepherd dog
crawled into camp famished and
foot-sore as II he had come a great
distance during the night. Ameh-
can cowboys of the rescue posse.
who were camped at the line hero
last night, took this TO mean Peter
son and his companions were dead.
Ell PASO, Texas, Feb. is.-Two
Americans were reported killed
Tuesday when a band Of Mexicans
, believed to have b@n part d
$ose Ynez Saiazars command,
raided Lang's ranch, on the Ameri-
can side of the border, west Of
Corner ranch which was raidsd
Monday, according to an American
who returned here early today from
the border below HachitA, N. M.
He said one of the men reported To
have been killed in the raid at
Lang's ranch was named Fulton.
The name of the other man also
said to have been killed was not
known.
American cowboys in Hachita
were organizing a posse of fifty
armed and mounted men to cross
the border in an effort to rescue
the American cowboys who weN
being held a. hostagSs by the Nsxi-
can raiders, according to the Amer
lean who arrived here early today.
John Parks. well-known rancher Of
that diGDct was said to have been
selected as the leader Of the posse5s
CORNER RANCH. n. NJ. Feb. IS
Mormon scouts led by Lem Spillsbury
recently scout with the American ex
petition. crossed into Mexican terri
tory in search OF a =. Peterson. Hug
Acord and Burton Jensen, the Mormon
cowboys missing since the raid on III
Corner ranch They returned TO III
ranch last night To report their eifor,
iruitleSS.
De,achments OF the Twelfth Unite
States cavalry also scanned the hill
and ravincS for miles along the borde
Tor the men Their efforts likewis
we're unrewardcd
Tells OF Killing Cowboys.
An American negro. residing at Oil
tos. Mexico, arrived today on the Amer
lean side and reported ,ha, he had bee
stopped hy a band OF Mexican rebel
on k@ way who said they had tough
with and killed three Americans nea
the border last Monday night The
described the Americans as cowboys
Hi, story told to II. V. Morehea,
manager OF the Warren ranch nes
here increased the growing apprehe'
sion that the Americans have been mac
away with by prudcncio Miranda an
his band
Ranch in Disorder.
The Associated Press Cotrc>pondei
visited the Corner ranch today an
found the place in disorder from Il
raid of last Monday afternoon. n
rooms occupied by the six Mexican
employees who are numbered among Il
missing appeared as II hand to. har
encounters had taken place
Other losses reported by James Fon
dale foreman oi the Palomas Lar
and tat,lc company, lessee Of the Cot
ucr ranch, were sixty head OF hors,
and mules besides a number of ca
A.,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-15
AMERICAN AMONG
RESCUED ON LOST
BRITISH VESSEL
Sailing Ship Sunk by Diver Of
Irish Coast,
Summary of Losses

The loss OF three ships in Ger
many's submarine campaign was
reported today. They were the
Ainsdale, British sailing vessel,
bound from Buenos Aires to Eng
land, and the British steamers CT
hcia and Ferga. The tonnage Of
the Cilicia was $3.50, that OF the
other ships is not given. These
three make total OF eighty-,wo
vessels lost since February /, with
total tonnage OF $4,000 tons.
WASHINGTON. Feb. IS. The
British sailing vessel AnSdalc. Bucuo,
Aires for England. was stopped hy q
submarine lN miles OF Cape Clear
off the Irish coast ON February - and
sunk after the crew had abandoned
her Ambassador Page at London ad.
yiSed the state department OF the sink
ing today, saying one American was
aboard and among the rescued
The dispatch did not indicate how
the vessel was sunk whether. hy a tor
pedo or guniitc II said however, that
the crew oi twenty five were ordered
to the boats and after ten hours cN
poSurc. during which they suffered
great hard,hipS. were rescued
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-15
PRESIDENT WILL
APPEAR BEFORE
CONGRESS SOON
Plans of Wilson Are Declared
Still Uncertain,

WASHINGTON. Feb lS-While II
still ~ss.sssS.Sa,ed ,ha, t+e secumu-
lation of violations OF American rights
might lead President Wilson to 60 be
fore congress at any time, it was stated
today that he has made no definite
plans Tor making such sep imme
diately.
Not Long Deferred.
When he will 60 before congress,
It was said, will depend entirely upon
circumstances The opinion grew among
officials. however that such step
would not be long deferred Nothing
had been heard by the state depart.
ncnt early today from Germany IN re
ply 10 rs inquiry in regard TO the cx-
act status OF the Americans taken to
Germany ON the prize ship larrowdale
Message From Elkus
The first message 10 reach the state
department from officials in Turkey or
Bulgaria since the break in relations
with Germany, was received today
from Ambassador ElkuS at Constan-
tinople who inquired about the diff
cul,ies in communication with his gov
ernment II bore the date OF February
7 Officials are investigating the cause
OF the delay in all dispatches to and
from Turkey and Bulgaria.
The government began today to feel
the inSistent need for some sort OF ac-
,ion, soon to open way for movement
OF shipping held up in American ports
by suspension OF sailing on account
OF the German submarine campaign
Reports on the accommodating freight
arc now reaching officials regularly
and although the situation is not yet
regarded as serious, It is apparent that,
American industries will be affected
tContlrved on Pare Ivoy
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-15
Fair Tonight Is
Weather Forecast

LOCAL FoREcAsr-ralrw weather IN,
night and Friday not much ehsro. In
temperature; minimum temperaturs "a
NIGHT 20 TO "a degrees
STATE FoREcAsr-ronloht and Fri.
day, fair weather.
KANSAS-Falr colder Friday.
ARKANSAS and WEST TEXAS mi,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-15

NEW YORK. Feb. lS-The imme-
diate cause of the serious freight con
gestion reported by many interior
cities, railroad men declared today is
their policy o' refusing shipments to
Ntw York or for export unless the
shipper can prove tha, he has cargV
room engaged so that his goods can he
loaded on boa, Immediately after IT,,
delivery here The rigorous applca
tion OF this rule has transferred the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-02-15
RAILROADS JOIN
IN ON
EXPORT SHIPPING
Great Congestion Reported
Over Country,

WASHINGTON. Feb. is.-Rep-
resentatives of thirty chief rail
roads considering the car shortage
situation here today made a gen
tlemens agreement" to declare a
virtual embargo against shipments
for export from eastern ports. to
adopt a liberal use of IAN intelli-
gent embargo" against The east
bound domestic shipments and to
send empty cars west in solid train
loads as fast as bossible.
The Santa Fe, Frisco and Katy
railroads In the southwest were
among those announcing embargoes
on all shipments except perishable
goods for points east of the Mis-
sissippi and north of the Ohio.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-11-19
BOWIE ENTRIES.

BOWIE, Md. Nov. l7.-The entries
for morrow's races are as follows;
FIRST RACE For maiden two yoAs Olds: hk
GH ,aaisss "a ili sssr bia.r GrI''1 IT. snsIisG lev
h.. il4i Phaltriln, ia. Jack 81 slades ia I:
Wfl Soon; ~; ,MGyhue. III; Golden Soldier,
SECOND RACE -For maiden tsoyear -olds; SIX
igl4ones' s'-,p,ir5%sn ~; BSnne qsSe. e. ~,
ssF Es. F,eb III M foaf fdsIW W. , q's'R R.ti9s Gs9 HI
OnnloS. li4; Thamar, III Chocolate Soldier. III. .
THIRD RACE-sering. for three year. ods and
ll,Nsnd: six turonas. Tor o. the Morning. i2i /;
Reabeash. iloi istsLL Jay. 100; Peep Sight
LINN iM icS S Applc.on wss ics .JossIn. Gn zsSas
iOt; lHue Gras Bcllc 10 Bet us, ~:
iAmlATy, 1O7: 'Jock Sco,. ~, 'Inoog. l0f.
POURTH RACE For three year -,lis and M.
NAyd foalel IN NSnaia; me milo and tggnty
a., t..,d,,ns ds@D A@,on ,n9on lg Ma ,5a
'Lsly BETTY. o'; Corn BWom, 100; 'Silk Bid,
40.
FIFTH RACE C,am'pS. FOR inies and mares
tlir,,-- year olds and upward; mile snl keIcnty
Nris. .-IHs B4SOYH. no 'babg ,tHeter lQs;
.MsrssIct T.. 90; onsgi. iQ2: 1eon,lol, ,loa
Finch. iO3
SIXTH RACE Calming: for three year. Nd.
and ityWari. one mile and seventy yards Mamie
McDee, los; Ella Rya&H iCs Rase Finn, 10?
~, los, Mo,her Manhres. iO2: Chirmsrss los
SSidis W. iO5 'MAVrn. 100
SEVENTH RACE-ClAimingi for threeSear.
,lds and inward one mile and a sixteenth vi
Roma Il2j Mira 10? ", ,KohS K 100 John Doug
nsy i02, 'Chrlstis lO5: Thorn bloom, b. "'"'
- NTrentice allowance claimed WeAther clear
rack fast,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-11-19
HOBOKEN To SELL COAL
TO The POOR NEAR COST

The Hoboken Chamber OF Commerce
to-day viii establish ten stations
throughout that city. where coal will
be distributed In small quantities at the
same price retail that ls paid for coal
in large quantities.
This is "a direct blow at the small
dealer. who has been charging his Gus
toners mp to SIS "a ton for coal sold
In pals. buckets or bags. while the same
product sold by tho ton at wholesale
has been costing from SSI5 to $40.
An agreement to conserve the coal
supply OF the city has been reached
whereby the retain coal dealers will ro-
fuse TO sell coal except to persons who
make formal applications In writing for
their supply. Tho proposed application
demands Information regarding how
much coal the prospective buyer pur-
ehused last yenr. the name OF the dealer
who sold 1t to him, the price paid, how
much coal ne has purchased this year
and from whom, and the amount on
hand at the time Of Ming the applica.
tion.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-11-19
KRULEWITCH is CLEARED.
No Proof Against G. o. r. Leader,
but sons Indictment
stands.

Judge Muluueen In General Sessions
to-day dismissed the indictments for
violation OF the primary election laws
against Samuel Krulewitch. Republican
leader Of the Seventeenth Assembly Dis
trict. The indictments against Kruie-
wltch's son. Alvin. will stand.
Krulewitch was charged by the Dom
ocratic Chairman OF the Board Of Elec;
ton Inspectors with aiding his son in
causing a false canvass OF the ballots
cast for John Purroy Mitchell and Will
lam II. Bennett for the Republican
Mayoralty nomination.
Judge Mulqueen said there was no
legal proof against the elder Krule.
witch.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-11-19

Miss Emilia Errazuriz. sister OF
Mrs. Blanca De Saulles, and William
Errazuriz. her brother. sat among the
spectators during the FIRST morning Of
the trial. Mrs. De Saulles's mother
was not present. although she took
the earliest boat from Chill to sup
port her daughter through the ordeal
of her trial.
Accompanying Miss Errazuriz were
the mysterious Mrs. Flynn and her
sister OF New York, who have been
Mrs. De Saulles's constant visitors In
jail, but whose interest in the case
has never been explained.
The merest handful OF women spec
tators were on hand to-day for the
trial OF Mrs. De Saulles. Apparently
Judge ManninR's published warning
that he would not permit his court
room to be turned into matinee. "A
knitting bee or a basket luncheon
party bore fruit.
There was no long line OF motor
cars In front of the court house and
only about fourth OF the seats In
the court room were taken. Besides
the prisoners sister. her maid (who
viii be an important witness), and
the women present for business rea-
sons there were not more than a
dozen women In the court room al
any one time.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1917-11-19
TELLS CITY HOW TO SAVE
s1O,0O0,OO0 THIS YEAR
Director of Bureau Submits 10
Aldermen Plan 10 Cut the
City Budget.

Ernest r. Goodrich. Director Of the
Bureau Of Municipal Research. showed
tho Finance Committee Of the Board of
Aldermen this afternoon how tl0000.OOo
could be cut from the 1913 budget OF
$40. 5i9. .S5s.lSs.
The frat step In tho programme OF
savinp. Mr.. Goodrich said, should be .
refusal 10 countenance the increase OF
any salar" that is now as high as
$3.50 or over. But all salary increases
TO employees below the $500 margin
should be sustained by tho Board Of Al.
dermCn. tho speaker believed.
The second step IN the saving plan
for the city is the dropping OF high
snlarled phsyicians from the payrolls
Mr.. Goodrich predicted that II all tho
actually unnecessary. highly paid phyn-
clans were dropped at least a quarter
Of n million dollars would be saved.
Several hundred thousand dollars
could be saved by omltting unnecessary
lights. he said. Citing London as an
instance OF public lighting economy. Mr.
Goodrich pointed out that statistics do
not show that the decrease in the num-
ber Of street lamps has increased
crime