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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16
Walsh in suocessfuJ Raid,

| London. March 16.-"Welsh troops
carried out successful raid last night
n the neighborhood Of Armentieres
and captured fifteen prisoners and two
machine guns" the war office reports.
Hostile artillery was active southeast
of Ypres. in the neishborhood Of the
Menin road and south Of Houtholst
forest
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16

London, March ia conflict be
tween the maxinrilists and social rev.
olutionists of the left members OF the
council of the peoples commissary
occurred IN Petrograd Friday. accord
ing to report received here todrS.
The social revolutionsts refused to
ratify the peace with Germany and
said they were resolved to resign the
moment the peace is ratified by the
all Russian congress Of soviets.
Russians Murder Japanese.
Maximilists in Siberia have murder
ed $50 japanese at Observation-Disclosures,
capital of the Amur province. accord
ing to report printed in the newspa-
per Hochi Shimbun. Friday, and for
warded by Reuters.
A dispatch from Trim Tsiu, China
to the Daily Mail: says that the Jap
anese embassy at PelSin has been in
formed that during recent disturb
ances at Observation-Disclosures three jap
anese were killed and seven wounded
while defending their property against
the bolsheviki.
Observation-Disclosures is on the Amur
river near its confluence with the
Zeya and is opposite the Manchurian
town of AiSun. 1t is 500 miles north
of Harbin and has a population Of 34,-
000 There are extensive gold mines
in the district.l
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16
Wilson to Make New Declaration.

Washington, March l6.-There were
intimatons in official circles today
that President Wilson might make an
early declaration on the Russian situa-
ton. 1t was not indicated what might
be its form or its manner OF delivery
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16

Copenhagen, March ia dispatch
to the Politiken from Amsterdam
states that the Dutch government yes
terday prohibited Dutch steamers from
sailing for England. H.,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16

Mowry Candidate For Congress.
Des Moines, March 1S.--Ross II,
Mowry. OF Newton, today announced
his candidacy for congress from the
Sixth district
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16
Agreement With Germany
Not Yet Approved by
All-Russian Congress.
ONE FACTION WILL
OPPOSE AGREEMENT
Boishevik Hold Majority in Congress,
Social Revoutionists Declare Ratifi-
cation Of Treaty Will Force Them to
Resign - Wilson Message Cheered
When Read Before Congress Of
Soviets-Japanese Assassinated.

Final action on the German
peace treaty apparently has not
yet been taken by the all-Russian
congress Of soviets at Moscow.
While dispatches from Petro-
grad Thursday reported that the
congress had decided overwhelm-
insIy to ratify the treaty, advices
from Moscow Friday say there has
been division in the council Of
peoples councils and indicate Rus
sia has not yet been committed to
the German terms.
Bolshevik approval Of the treaty
seemingly has aroused the MEM
bers Of the party Of the socialist
revolutionists Of the left. The
social revolutionists are said to
have resolved to resign from the
council If the treaty is approved.
This probably means that decisive
action has not yet been taken.
;. An Associated Press dispatch
from Moscow Thursday says the
bolsheviki voted to support the
Lenine government in agreeing to
the German terms, which, never
theless, they condemned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16
NEGRO SUSPECT LYNcHEp.
Man Accused Of Completely in Assault
Han1ed at Monroe, La.

Hanged at Monroe, Ia.
Monroe. La. March 16.-The body Of
George McNeel, one Of two negroes
arrested yesterday suspected OF impli-
cation in the assault Of young white
women here Thursday. was found
hanging from a tree In the court yard
here this morning.
1t was stated last night that the
sheriff and deputies had started for
Shreveport with McNeei and John
Richards, the other suspect.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16
TWENTY LUMBERMEN BURNED
Score Lose Lives When Fire Destroys
Nova Seotian Camp.

Nova ScotIan Camp.
Truro, N. S. March 16.-Word reach
here today that twenty men were
burned to death when the lumber camp
of A. A. Sutherland, of Alving Siding,
N. S., was destroyed by fire last night.
The dead include the wife and six
children Of one of the lumbermen- The
fire started in dornitory while the
occupants were asleep and the build
ing was mass of flames before they
could escape.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16
Italians Disperse Enen,v Attack,

Rome. March IA strong enenv
party which attacked italian patrols
near <Bezzecca were dispersed nv fire
the war Office announces todav. Patrol
|ergagements were also reported near
ILaghi and in the Ornaio. The Italian
artillery did effective work ia the
Asiago basin. At Rassann an italian
field hospital visibly marked with a
Red Cross was hit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16
Germans Capture Gram Ship.

London, March ia number Of
large Swedish trawlers and one Of the
largest Gothenburg steamers has been
captured by German submarines off
the Skaw, the northern extremity Of
Jutland, Denmark, and forced to go to
Germany, according to a report print
ed by the Gothenburg Shipping Ca
zette.
The steamer seized was the Prin-
cess Ingebors, from Gothenburg for
Rottendam, with grain for the Belgian
relief commission, the Copenhagen ad
vices state. She was ordered to pro-
ceed to Kiel.
Before sailing, it is added, the
steamer had promise Of safe voy-
age to Holland.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16
PASS PROHIBITION BILL.

Statewide Prohibitory Measure Goes to
Governor of Texas.
Austin, Tex, March 16.-Both house
and senate today adopted the confer
ence report on the statewide prohibi-
tion bill, which will now 60 to the gov
|ernor for his signiture.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16

Washington, March 1e.-With the
exception Of two steamers the United
States now is holding all Dutch ships
ian American ports. No~bunker licenses
Twill be issued until they are taken
iover
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16
NEWS OF THE DAY
T.-R. BULLETIN
Tho Weather.

Sun rises March II at $40, sets 6oS.
Iowa--F'air and warmer tonight;
Sunday fair and warmer in east and
south portions; Monday fair with
moderate temperature.
Weather predictions for the week be-
ginning Monday follow: Present pres
sure distribution indicates that fair
weather will prevail generally thruout
the country during the week, with tenn
peratures above the seasonable aver
ages. No general precipitation is In
dicated.
Range of temperature at Marsf )
town: Friday, 46 and %: Thursday.
and "A; March IL. 1917, 81 and 20 At
I this morning, 80: yesterday, so.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16
OFFER TO
GIVE UP GAINS
MADE IN WEST
Hope to Use Russia as
Trading Stock in Effort
to Force Peace.
ALLIES WILL NOT
CONSIDER OFFER

!ermany by Holding Mineral Fields
Seized in Russia Would Be Enabled
NO Remain as Military Power Among
Nations Aitho Surrendering Alsace.
ELorraine to France-Strons Evidence
|That Germany Wants Peace.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16
HOLDING DUTCH SHIPS.

All Those in American Ports Detained
Except Two.
Amsterdam. March 16.-The Asso-
ciated Press heans on excellent au-
thor;ty that Til the Dutch government has
accepted the demand Of the allied gov,
ernments relating to the use of Dutch
ships in the danger zone.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16
TWO AIRMEN KILLED.

American Aviators Meet Death In Fall
at Fort Worth.
Fort Worth. Tex. March 16.-Two
American aviators were killed in q fall
at Hicks Field this afternoon.
Lieut.. Harold Andre, Of New York
City. and Cadet Joseph flanagan. who
came here from Dallas, were the men
killed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16
CHICAGO HAS -sp,TLEss- DAY
Only Police To Know Days Chosen To
Make Arrests.

Chicago. March t6.-There win be
'ispitloss- day In Chicago hereafter,
and every, person detected splitting on
the sidewalk win be arrested. The
day will be changed each week and no
one but the police will know the day
selected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16

the hall but there were no attempts at
disorder. Moscow is quiet, bolsheviki
control apparently being absolute.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16
PAGE ON &.

PAGE ONE.
TeIegraphic News:
Germany Seeking Favorable Peace.
Would Use Gas on American
Trenches.
Russia Splits over Peace Treaty.
Consumption Of Wheat to BE Re
duCed
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News:
French Decorate Eleven Iowa Boys,
Opinion in Green Island Dixie Case.
College Merger Effected.
Review of Sports.
PAGE FOUR.
War News and Comments
Play Hun Game or Starve, German
Threat.
Red Cross and Y. NJ. C. A. Coop
crate.
Weekly Review Of War.
PAGE FIVE.
Story:
Over the Top.
PAGE SIX.
Editorials
Two Mighty Services.
Duties OF Man and Citizen.
The Lack in Field Hospitals.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGES SEVEN. EIGHT, NINE, TEN,
ELEVEN.
City News:
Dealers Turn over Flour Surplus.
Five Cars Available For Distribution.
NJ. H. S. Loses in Triangular Debate.
Husband to France; Loses Only
Babe.
Local Comment.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Corn Continues Downward.
Oats at Low Price.
Cattle Steady.
Hogs 10 Cents Higher.
Carriers to Be Employment Agents.
Farm News
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16
rBy the Associated Press.l

rBy the Associated Press.1
That peace terms Nhave been of
Sfered Great Britain by Germany
Smay possibly be inferred from sew
ssral significant statements given
cut yesterday.
4 Lord Robert Cecil, British min
lister Of blockade, when asked it
liproposais. "had been received for
8peace at tho expense of Russia"
that mo such proposals
Fare being considered or will be con-
E|;kidsred."
RI A little earlier in the day an Am
,stsrdam dispatch quoted Field
Marshal Won Hindenburs as saying
that "the entente has shown an un-
4 responsive attitude toward Ger
4 many's peace intentions, and tho
Ioreat German offensive must,
20 on"
Later in the day General Won Lu-
fdsndorff, tho German quarter
naster general, was reported as
7sayins: "Sinee the enemy is not in
elined to make peace, he will have
Ito fight, and this fight will, Of course
fbe the most tremendous Of the
fvhels war"
General Won Ludendorff con-
tinusd: awe arc stronger than the
e5pany 10 regards mon, material,
asriat forces, tanks. Everything,
fjn fact, of which he boasted 10
fstandina in readiness on our side in
tths greatest abundance"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16
|ksH in AusTRo PARLIAMENT

leh and German Members Fight
purips Heated War Discussion.
bpenhagen, March 16.-Czech and
man members Of the lower house
Ne Austrian parliament engaged in
lid scuffle in which several were in
Ia Thursday, during a speech by the
"a deputy Sokop, according to a
INA dispatch to the Hamburger
I1h1eblatt. The disturbance became
S0fious that the chairman had to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16

&AAc> GerMaHy may nave ndue d ue"
sace offer to the allies, proposing terms
! the expense Of Russia, coincide with
u undercurrent of discussion which
las been running in diplomatic circles
kere for some time but which never
las shown any development of tangi-
lie results.
\ The statement of Sir Robert Cecil
Yesterday that no such proposals would
4 considered, coupled with Won Hin
(l.nburg's statement that Germany
Mould go with the war if the allies
Rkuld not consider peace, leads to the
bf.ief that underground feelers have
Nan going out for some time.
isAmerican officials and allied diplo-
hts, while agreeing entirely with Lord
k,cils statement that no such terms
Mn be considered, gave no evidence OF
ll,w much may be known here Of what
kndenburg considers Germany's peace
,orts.
|fIt is said it Is believed Germany
#ould be willing to give up Alsace-
|torraine if she could hold the mineral
Hgions of Russia
II Last Hope Of Retaining Power.
|tThe general current of opinion has
&rned toward the possibility of Ger
&any attempting to give way in the
&sst and make up her losses in the
st. The extent to which the question
future supplies Of iron ore enters
70 Germany's peace plans is indicated
latest advices received here showing
.cnssion Of the subject in Germany.
These show that Germany knows
1T the supply Of ore in her own bor-
Ey is limited to fifty years and that
kfeden Is contemplating the use Of the
apply of her own store. Consequently
rman OFFICIALS content her supply
tst come from the fields Of Logwy
kEi Brey. Inasmuch as the, allies are
&dged to the restoration Of France,
lomats see in proposed acquisition
meneral belts in Russia's provinces
many's last hope Of remaining a
itary power.
Japan's Policy Undecided.
lmerlcaS attlLuOe toward lnLerVeu-
In Siberia by japan, whether she
!, Independently or in conjunction
Sh other powers has not undergone
change. it was stated today. Offi>
- remain reticent regarding Japans
ssntion and it is deduced that Japan
not determined definitely on a
rse.
lany officials of the United States
/ Intervention might bring together
various factions Of Russia to COM
the Japanese
IAsH IN AusTRo PARLIAMENT
eh and German Members Fight
During Heated War Discussion.
bpenhagen, March 16.-Czech and
man members Of the lower house
Ne Austrian parliament engaged in
ia scuffle in which several were in
u Thursday, during speech by the
- donitfv Snkop according tO a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-16

The fact that the United States and
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NOTICE TO WATER
CONSUMERS

All Water Bills are due,
Jan. l, 1918, payable at the
office Of the Water Depart
n1ent, City Hall. A discount
of So allowed on bills paid
on or before Jan. 10th. All
consumers that have not
paid by Feb. LIST, 1918, are
subject to l1ave water service
discontinued, and a Penalty
of S1.0o charged for turning
on again.
PENSACOLA WATER
WORKS.
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POSITIONS WANTED

IN memory 81 MT. Frank /. Mayes.
ana m recognition Ct the spirit o.
neiptulness thzT ~as hrs, TIE journal
VIII inser Under this cissEIH~ati
fFse adVert sen1ents for thoss In oeeS
OF err pioyF7ant.
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FOR SALE-Ore AtuNv,
Roadster, good as new.
electric light and self starter,
S325.O0, easy terms. Pcm~a-
cola Buick & Supply CO .
Phone 465.
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NA%TED-sewlng machines to repair.
Why buy a machine when your Old me
cav he made good ever. Ring 791.
I Will cal Work guara 1teed. IS Fs7t
Garden street. J. H. D;akesley. 5i5
wANTED-Your job printing and orders
for engraving Of a Il kinds. ca Hing cards.
wedding invitations. etc. MAYFS PRINT
-. 90. - We. ScU1-,!.ner. slg
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w = II i 4 - !
EXLEIlSIOR CORD
WOOD

Peeled and Unpeclcd. Load
eel ON MS at your station.
We arc paying S2.75 to S. IS
per cord with the bark on.
For peeled wood, with bark
off, the price IS $3.50 to $500
per cord. We pay the freight.
The prices are different
her1uSc the freight charges
are higher or lower.
Write Us from what sta
ton YOU expect - ship and
we Viii then tell YOU what
price we viii pay YOU for
peeled and unpeeled wood
and mail You our Specitlca-
tons.
" go
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FOR SALF-Ford Touring Car in -o'
shape. late model, car can be Sc n
IS West Main st. 10
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FOR SAIE-5O Colonies Italian Bees
frame hives, comb honey suPetS.
dress 345, care journal.
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FOR SALE-Dining room suite.
9O4 y. SrinS ST.
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FOR SALE pool tables. Apr
y. Tara coma st.
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FOR SALE-W0od, Crun-
try blocks. Stearns Lum
Der & Export Co., Phone
1913. 1913
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IMPROVED property I'm Fig City, miles
north OF town or hard road. room
house. well and - Fig Trees year old.
Price 5000 90 Terms to suit purchase.
An ideal location for a winter home.
f3arkdun Land Company. Pensacola. 1855
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FOR SAI.E-2S-acre farm under vre
fence, -iN-room house ami barn, slN
miles out on hsrd road Cheap. AIP.y
3O5 :. Adams -. Phone 46-o 1900
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FOR SALE-2 passenger Ford Ro.s :
Apply Abbott Auto Repair Co.. I.t'.
and Gregory st.
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FOR SALE-Nine-roor7 two story no q.
good fences and Laru. on TWO i". g
S0xI371a feet. l4lI +. I.,Soto st. Az
305 ). Adams St, Phone lCZ3. l"-'
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FOR SALE-4o acre farm no.,r Atn"r".
L. rtly improved. In heart Of fruit
belt. VIII sell 10 acres Of cypress - -
arate. Easy terms. Adore g. g. ~.I-i.-
son. II. r. d. l, Box 81, 'a1toAH-t4''
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TRANSFER-STORAGE

MERCHANTS TRANSFER CO. Thos. b.
Thorsep. Proprietor. solicits all kinds
Of moving and hauling. Furniture packed
for shipment. Furniture stored. Office
phone 97s Depot phone 704. SIT
BINGHAM TRANSFER
COMPANY. Phone So.
Hauling. packing, storing. ON
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ACRES TMPROVi2D-Oae OF the best
houses in the country. rooms. bath
and brand new. Never been lived in
Land ali In cultivation and will he
planted this winter to 400 Fruit trees
See us for price. Or will rent for a term
of two years to responsible parties. Bark
cola 1855
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FOR SALE-Pair OF fine
pointer puppies, six months
old. Address or call at No.
11OS E. DcSOtO St. 1'0'
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LOOKi LOOK!
Mattresses, Feather Beds
and Pillows cleaned and
made over. Phone 1927. Germ
Proof Mattress Co., 1112. P,
O. Box S62, 10Y South Bay
len street.
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ACRE IMPROVED PECAN ORCHARD
IS Paper Shell Pecan Trees. years old
land fenced and in cultivation. miles
from, CITY A bargain. The trees and
improvements cost more than the price
own@ is willing 20 sell for. BarkdUlI
Land Company. Pensacola. 1856
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FOR SALE-On account Of sickness WI
sell cheap for Casu 0H" r"~taui-.lt ..
fitted and doing good business Al new
licenses. VIII sell for cash md %'-'E.
cheap. Apply to No. and 10 West Gear
street.
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE-WLite and crystal WY Der
muda onion plants, at $---u per i..'"
have your order. Q. J. Waacr. Ir'-
mount. Fla. Ii-4
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FOR gniticcnt piece 81 jrop-
erty at bargain. Apply 4" last
Gregory to o. NJ. Pryor.
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GREAT BARGAIN-OnIy 5000 for ncar
ly new launch hull, length - II, l"''H
TT 2 masts for sailing tn@Ile 3 81
and stern tube. Safe family boat NJ
dress, Mr. Blanchard, CD StH Ave, ~
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FOR QUICK SAlF-One
VETERINARY SUKGEON

10 GEO. MASGANA. French Graduate
Veterinarian, will treat any diseaee -
concentrated animals ut moderate Urtca
III w. Government St Phone 1929
Or. Masganas Mango Cure - the best
IfliN
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HELP wANTED-TEMALE

wANTED-An office girl. Apr Eoon
l. Masonic Temple. III
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ARTESIAN WELLS

ARTFSIAN wELLS-wil! put In weE
to IL inches diameter, any dept 30
and guarantee water Write for fun IN
formation Gruy Artesia- Well Co. CO
tonda,e. Fla. SIT
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-05-21

Just received car OF cement Get our
prices. Newberry Lumber Co.
5-21 2t
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actiy right in his understanding Of
what The paragrarh meant The re-
suit was the Chairman Of the Way:
and Means called an extra meeting OF
his committee to consider the ques-
ton, and brought in an entirely dlf-
ferent bill which does not eX-
empt the banks from paying taxes
ONLY on the Liberty bonds they own
ed. The bill went to the Senate this
way. but this proviso was knocked
out there and was finally passed with
no exemption feature the very thing
for which Congressman DominicK
fought
believe the Senate action was
brought about by Mr.. Dominick's
fight. l heard several around the
ca pitol say Have you heard about
Dominick's speech on the Liberty
bond bill? 1t was fine and attracted
considerable attention.
So you can figure had he not made
his speech and if our State would
have lost even three hundred thous-
and dollars in taxes and Pennsylva-
MIA over three millions you can get
some idea of what all the taxpayers
in the United States would have lost
He received the congratulations OF
many men in the House and in the
Capitol, many of whom he never kne"
before. think it very probable ne
will send his speech to his constitu-
ents, and if you get one lbe sure to
read it, He has been urged by a great
many to do so as it is probable the
uuestion will hob up again and it is
desirable that his ideas on the SUD-
ject become better known so as to
prevent the passage of any such leg
islation in the future. OF course the
idea of the Secretary was to make the
Liberty bonds more popular as an
investment for the banks, and he
wasn't looking after the tax end for
the States.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1918-05-21

man Dom;nick says 1t was the first
time I opened my mouth on the floor.
except when ! called the Clerk down
for failure to call my name on the
second roll call when the vote on
woman's suffrage was in progress" ,"
The bill was about to be passed as
recommended by the Ways and Means
Committee to exempt from taxes not
only Liberty bonds owned by the
banks but county, State and City
bonds. as we'll. 1t vas about to get
through without anyone exactly un-
derstanding what the law did mean.
but Mr.. Dominick had had some ex-
perience with similar question while
assistant attorney general, and he
"smelt a mouse" and mustered uD
courage enough to call tie attention
of the House to what it really meant.
'7a Eas gwen FIVE minutes and he so
interested the members that he was
given additional time until he spoke
for about half an hour. After the
members realized what the bill meant
a Congressman from Pennsylvania
said il would take more than three
million in taxes from his State alone.
It will be remembered that A. w.
Jones made our banks return their
bond holdings several years ago and
some OF .be banks contested it and
Mr.. Dominick handled the question
and won out for the State on the pro-
position. He estimates that the bill
would have knocked South Carolina
out of from three to five hundred
thousand dollars in taxes. He made
rs fight all right on the floor. bu-
was voted down that afternoon by y
to %. but he got the Chairman to
thinking on the question, and the next
day he said his mind wasn't clear on
TIVE matter and he was going to see
the Secretary of the Treasury. Mr.
McAdoo, and find out. He did, and
found out that Mr. Dominick was eX'