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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-23
Telephone EmpIovc FIpcrrocutcd

While operating an electric sweeper in
tive R"Il Telephone romrany's huIdrnr
A. - West rh"lt"n avenue. Fred Deal
'wonty-nine yra's old, % Map,owood
avenue, touched an exposed wire and
was knocked unconscious ~" d.cd
while h,ing taken to III" Germantown
II,=rftaI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-23
PERSHING THANKS ITALIANS
Personal.
Pers onal.
AMERICAN expgoIftoNAav FORCES
OFFICE or 1Nc oom"ANoER,tH .c.rEF
France. March 81, 1919.

Kr. A. Joseph D1 Silvestro,
Grand Mas ter, Order Of Sons Of Italy,
Phtlade1 phta, psnnsy 1van4a.
Dear Sir:
beg to acknowledge receipt Of your
letter OF oc tober 24th in Hh oh you in
form me of the splendid attitude OF the
Order OF the Sons Of Italy In the State
OF Pennsylvania in expressing their devo-
tton to the Of the Uni ted States
and to the sucoess OF country's arms
in France.
Would you please accept for yourself
and the thor members of your organt2a-
tion the assurance Of my very high ap-
prsc iatton and thanks for the sentiments
which you express?
I take this occasion to thank you
for tho handsome flag VII ich Was presented
by your order. received 1T in due
ttme and shall keep 1T remembrance
Of the fidelity OF the Sons Of italy in
Amer rioa.
Very sinosrs}y yours. n
sH2R%~"x:: x:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-23
LABOR MAN L. S. ADVISER
Baker Appoints John AIpin to Aid Pol.
icy's Board

Washington. May 23.-SeCretary Of
War Baker has appointed John r, Alpin'
as the special adviser to the War De-
policy's board Alpin was the vice
president of the American Federation
Of Labor and president OF the United
Association of Plumbers and Steamtit-
ters Of the United States of America
and Canada.
hIpin has been a member Of the can
tonment adjustment committee. He will
be adviser to Stanley King, assistant
10 the Secretary OF War.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-23
Electrician Shockcd on Pole

Norristown, Pa, May %. -- Charles
Kistrrr l,urmau employed by the CoIn-
ties Gas and Electric Company. Norris
town is in Norrjs'"wn Hospital in a s-rI-
Gus condition from an electric shock
While climbing a pole metal burton un
hts cap touched A live wire He was
prevented from falling by ha strap.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-23
Give out Honor List

Give Ont Honor List
The war-Chest campaign managers
gave out a list Of firms whose employees
have contributed 100 per cent. 80 per
cent or rs per cent. The list follows:
One Hundred Per Cent List
Comfy. Flangen Co. lis South Del
aware avenue.
Aetna Foundry. Twenty-seCOnd street and
AlIeEheny avenue.
Miller prus Company. 1876 North Second
street.
samuel Howell, IsO South Front street.
* commercial Trust Company. city Hall
8oHare.
Y Vim Motortruck Company. Broad and
Huntingdon streets.
Ninety Per Cent List
Chiffon Printing Company. Forty-nnth and
Me<ket streets.
Seventy 1--we Per Cent List
x Y. Buckley & Son. $50 North Second
Contributions Announced
The following list Of contributions by
coupanies and by individuals was given
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-23

DI'Sr.N jones' or ocean Gro,e aged 80
r. fnllN,- Iud frn n'ls invited to attend
,ns,n' -.r,I,r= and lnr. ur Cedar Hin Gem.
FruuMforI Sr'.. II m
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-23

Nr. 4. Joseph D1 SilVestro,
Grand Mas ter, Order Of Sons Of Italy :,
Phi1ade1 phta, Pennsylvania.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
ISSUES INSTRUCTIONS
ON TRAINING CAMPS
War Department Notifies Adjutant-
General 10 Lane stern About Com
ditiobs For Candidates.

Acknowledgement 10 Lane Stern has
received a communication from the
secretary Of war urging the immc-
date PRONUNCIATION Of the conditions
under which new officers may receive
appointments after entering training
camps beginning May 8.
The communication follows:
]. Herewith is incloscd Il memoran-
dun Of conditions under which can
dIdatcs for appointment as officers
may enter a training camp beginning
May 10 Note that two classes are
provided for enlisted men in federal
service less than forty years old and
certain men less than thirty-two
years old who have attended military
schools under training by n United
states officer. Carefully note the sub
divisions and Conditions) Both classes
must be over twenty and nine twelfths
years Of age on May Is.
?. No special provision is made for
mem bers or~cx members Of the natinal
guard not in federal service; in order
to attend. they must qualify i'm one
of the above classes. Except for Ger
tain men with military school train
inE, all must enlist for the period Of
The war.
5. Not over half the students at
tending win he listed at the end Of
camp as available for appointment as
second lleutcnants as vacancies occur
Ihose who fail to qualify in the upper
half must serve. out their cnlistments
4 As selection and designation Of
enlisted men for officers training
camps manifestly can he made only
after they have been under observa-
ton by their commanders for two or
three months those who enlist now for
appointment must understand that
they cannot make the camp beginning
May Is, but must look forward to win
ming appointment for \ subsequent
camp, or by selection for appointment
as second lieutenant for manifest abji-
lty and qualities Of leadership in the
neld, which always present an opcn
door for appointment. and liz the only
means for promotion to grades above
second lieutenant.
3. The time is very short. Those
wishing TO attend one Of these camps
must act at once The distribution Of
students TO camps will be made by the
adjutant-Gcneral office; pers onal
preferences cannot he consulted
s. Note that applications OF en-
listed men must be made 10 their inn
mediate commanders and Of military
school men through their respective
schools-none should bc sent 10 this
or any other bureau Of the war depart
meut
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
\. B. SPROUL TAKES
COL. WHITES PLACE
New Food Administrator for State
Arrives From Augusta Today
to Assume Duties

ghe new food administrator for
Virginia II, 3 Sprout. will arrive in
Richmond today to succeed Colonel
f. + White. who has. served in that
capacity since the office was created.
Colonc White, who retires 10 de-
vote his time 10 the congressional race
in the Eighth district, stated that he
would not leave the food post until
a successor was chosen. He will not
leave until Mr.. Sproul becomes &C
quainted with his new position.
MI Sproul was rendered by Ma
tIonai Food Administrator Her bert
Hoover and the appointment was
made by President wilson
Mr. Sproul is the owner and op-
orator of several large farms IN
Augusta county He has devoted
The greater part Of his time TO
the raising Of cattle. He has also
been connected with numerous other
business activities and brings to his
new ONCE much experience in the
dealing. with foods.
Besides his business interests IN
farms. cattle raising, banks. coal, coke
and land companies. Mr. Sproul is a
member of the board of dea cons and
treasurer OF the First PRESBYTERIAN
church, a director and chairman OF
the finance committee Of the Staun-
ton J II. 6 A, and interested other
wise in religious and other organiza-
tons for the uplift of the city and
county
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
WAR SAVINGS PAGEANT
AT FRANKLIN ON MAY

Especial 10 The Richmond Virginian.)
Fra nklin, Va. April 24-South-
ampton county will take part in a big
war savings and May Day pageant in
Franklin. May l. with patriotic ad-
dresses by Colonel Thomas b. Nc
Adams, state director of war savings
work. and Attorney-Gsne ral John r.
Saunders. The street parade will in :
clude children from all the schools
OF the county, boy scouts and other
organizations. The naval base ban
viii furnish music. Everybody will
bring baskets for the old fashioned
picnic dinner. which is to be one OF
the features OF the celebra ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
NEXT ARMY DRAFT
TO BREAK RECORD

Washington April 2A-Record
breaking calls for draft men during
May and June have been decided Ip-
on, it was learned tonight. The army
general staff. it is understood at the
war department already has trans
mitted to Provost Marshal-General
Crowder an order to induct into ser
vice next month "A number of men
which exceeds by far any monthly
quota previously called. other big
calls will follow in rapid order
Trained troops are being moved
overseas AT q surprising rate. and new
troops viii be sent to camp as fast as
space is provided ny Withdrawals.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
COLONEL DERBYSHIRE
TO INSPECT CADETS

Colonel Derbyshire. of the Virginia
Military institute, will inspect the John
Marshall High school cadet corps TO-
day Tho corps will form at the
Grays' armory at 9 80 A. NJ. wearing
full dress and then proceed to Byrd
park. where the inspection will take
place
The cadet corps has been drilling in
extended order for the past month.
Next month the competitive drill win
cpme off between the companies for
the cadet cup, which is now held by
"R" company. The company winning
this cup twice win be its permanent
owner.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
GERMAN HATE FOCUSED on
y. NJ {. a, WRITES PASTOR

Columbus Ohio, April 24.-CTerna7n
hate has been focused on the Y. NJ. G..
\. Rev. Allan MacRossie. New York
pastor who was in France with 4
clerical commission wrote Secretary
John rontius, Of the Central Y NJ C.
A. this city
Wherever a red triangle hut can
be located Boche guns are trained in
an especial effort 10 blow it out Of
existence" Rev. MacRossie asserted
Continuing, ne said
The Germans realize the strength
ening of the morale of the soldiers
that has grown out Of the work Of
the y NJ. G. A secretaries
The French found the Y NJ \.
broad enough to believe that any
thing that was good for the men
was Christianity"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
REG ARDLESs OF TUE WAR
ROADS TO BE IMPRON I,n

Springfield m April 23 Federal
highways in Illinois will be improved
during 1918 despite the war Assur-
snees of this is contained in govern
ment approval Of the work Score
sary OF Agriculture Houston hA4 sen,
word that Secretary Of the Treasury
McAcoo has agreed 10 plans for the
construction Of roads outlined r-s TIE
state highway department along tha
Dixie highway. Lincoln hichwa-
Chicago Wisconsin state line rn4d.
Chicago-Joilet route and the Peoria
Sparsand lire During the year
100000 will be spent from frdcra1.
state and county soueces on The pro-
fnmA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
ONE HUNDRED CITIES ASK
CURIOUS ABOUT WAR CHEST

Roanoke. Va. April 24-The Goa-
noko chamber Of commerce has lately
received numerous Inquiries from
cities in nearly every state in the union
IN regard TO the war chest fund. Points
~ inquiry have been as to how the
campaign was hold its results. and
the spirit aroused among tho citizens
Among tho larger cities inquirinE
are: Kansas CITY, Burlington. Omaha
Cedar Rapids Chicago Council
Bluffs, Dos Motnes Seattle. Colorado
Springs. Davenport indianapolis Al
bany. Washington Akron. Boston.
PittshurS, and Wheeling 4 total Of
over one hundred cities have written
the chamber Of commerce.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
Service Flag on Exhibit.

The huge service flag presented to
Hanover county last week. bearing err
stars in honor of her sons. one OF
which was of gold. was exhibited in
East Grace street yesterday between
Seventh and Eighth streets. Tho flag
is one OF the biggest in the city, n
is said that it is the first service flag
presented by a county in the United
States
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
CITY To ENTERTAIN
CONVENTION IN MAY
Committee Appropriatcs
Money for League of Virginia Mu-
inequalities Here Next Month

The advertising committee Of coun-
ell last night appropriate ted $3.50 to-
ward the entertainment of the dele.
gates to the convention of the League
Of Virginia. municipalities which will
he held in Richmond next month
This convention is attended largely
by officials of the various cities and
towns of the state. Edward r
Fuller of this city is president. The
committee having the affair in hand
embraces Mayor Ainslie. Auditor
Crenshaw, Delegate Fuller and Coun-
Gilman Moore.
The committee also appropriated
SIS toward the expenses of the re-
cont convention of tRe Virginia Good
Roads association, which met here ia
Fehruarv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
RICHMOND COLLEGE DERATERS
TO MEET HAMPDEN- SIDNEY

Debating teams from Ham pden Sid
ncy college and Richmond college will
meet tonight IN the Richmond college
auditorium for their annual debate,
which will be open to the public.
The subject is Resolved That the
commission form OF government of
municipalities is contrary TO the fun
damental principles and ideals of
America" w. b. Gold and j. B. Cum
ningham will present the affirmative
for Hampden-Sidney W. F. Martin
and r. H. Abrams will take the mega
tive side for Richmond college The
judges viii be DIR. j H. Eckenrode,
E -. SVEN and Or. F. f. Gibson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
FRIENDS or HOUSTON PLAN
RALLY TO BOOST HIM

Hampton, Va, April 24-Ptans are
being made today by friends Of Hon.
Harry L. Houston who on Saturday
announced himself as a candidate for
congress, for big rally meeting in
the courthouse Tuesday night at s
o clock. The meeting will be com
posed Of the leading men, professional
and business OF Hampton, Phoebus
FOX Hill. Riverview. the Boulevard
section and the entire county. has been
gotten up with the view Of showing
Mr. Houston that he has been the solid
supnort OF his fellow countymen.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
CHINESE IN AMERICA TO
SUPPORT LIBERTY loan

Indiana polls April "a Declaring
that the Chinese have never hy word
or act betrayed the hospitality Of the
greatest of all nations" Chin Gum
Shing, Of indianapolis, grand master
of the Young Chinese American So
ciety has issued proclamation.
brushed in Oriental characters. urg
ing every Chinese in America to buy
liberty bonds. Chin is head Of the
Chinese organization in America that
paved the way for the overthrow of
the ancient Chinese dynasty and es-
tablished a republic.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
WAR GARDENS DECORATE
RAILWAY RIGHT or WAYS

Memphis, Tenn, April 24.--War
gardens are to be seen from the win
dow of almost any passenger train
in the South. In some sections long
strips of land parallelinE the right
of-way are in cultivation. A field
thirty feet wide, or less, and a half
mile long, is not uncommon. There
arc innumerable little gardens to be
found between the end Of the cross
ties and the riEht-of way fence
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
Don't Let Catarrh Drag
You into CONSUMPTION

the disease cannot be cured by sprays,
inhalers, atomizers, jelhes and other
local applications.
S. s. s. has proven a most satlsfac-
tory remedy for Catarrh beca use II
goes direct to its source. and re-
moves the germs of the disease from
the blood, Get a bottle from your
druggist today and begin the only
logical treatment that gives real re-
suits. You can obtain special medi-
cal advice without cha rye by writing.
TO Medical Director. ~ Swift Iabo-
ratory, Atlanta, Ga-Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
Airplane Brcakes Record

New York, April 24.--The Ameri.
can record for a country flight
with two flyers in one plane was
broken today, according to an an
nouncement made tonight at the Aero
Club of America Major George Tu
lasne, chief of the French aviation
mission to the United States. and Lien
tenant George F1arhafre. the French
ace" starting at \ NJ. flew from
Mineola, l. T.. TO Washington for
lunch, and returunuedu in time for
S o'clock dinner.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
HOOvTR'S PLANS FOR
HOME ENDED IN 1914

San Francisco, April 24-Settinc At
rest certain criticism directed at Her-
bert G, Hoover. national food ad-
ministrator. for having planned a
MANSION in California while every
body else was "Hooverizing" in DIFF
ferent way, Mrs. Hoover. the admins
traitors wife. has written a letter to
Mrs. Ethel Moore. chairman Of The
woman's committee of national de-
Tense. explaining that the plans for
a home were made back in 1914 and
were dropped when the war started
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
CONFEDERATE VETERANS
Al TULSA IN SEPTEMBER

Tulsa, Okla, April 24.--Defnite de-
cision has been reached to hold the
annual reunion of the United Con-
federate veterans here in September.
For two months there has been a
question as to whether the reunion
should be held this year because OF
congested railroad traffic. Director
General McAdoo. however, granted a
one-cent rate and has promised am
pie railway equipment to carry vet
Grams to the reunion from all over
the South
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
FIRE BELLS STRIKE CALLING
PEOPLE TO PRAY FOR VICTORY

Charlottesville. Va, April Elm
response to a unanimous request from
the Charlottesville w. c. T. T.. Mayor
Haden has ordered that each day at
noon. the fire bell he struck twelve
times, and at the stroke of the bell
every person in Charlottesville-re
gardless OF position in life or OF in
difference in color or in nationality
offer up an earnest prayer for speedy
victory for our allies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
DAYLIGHT SAVING FOWLS
DISTURB MRS. O'RFIITN'

Portland. Ore, April 24.-Chickcns
that snore and sing in their sleep
disturb Mrs 0'Reilly, who saws that
the noises that the hens make wake
up tho roostors, and that the male
birds add to the general racket De
claring that these hens are going the
daylight saving law one better. She
has complained to the police who
have suggested to Mrs O'Renly's
noiehhors that they put muTlers aud
Maxim silercers on their fowls
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
ALTHOUGH AN AVIATOR.
RECORDED AS DESERTFR

Urbsna. III. April 24-AIthough at
present an aviator in France. Ray
mond c. Meiin, Of this city, is record
ed as deserter by the local exemps
ton board. He volunteered the daS
after the United States declared war
and was reported missing when the
registration ended The error was
brought about by his commanding of
ffcer falling to send the exemption
board notice of his enlistment An
explanation is now on the way from
France.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
SENATORS WAX WARM
OVER SED|TION BILL
johnson saws n Prevents Right uf
Free Speech and Thinks 1t
ZIMMERMAN.
FAIL FAvORs MEASURE,
Says Country Cannot Play with Pres
cnt Conditions with Hid Gloves
and Wants Jail or Gun MuZzlc for
Hun propagaudists.

Washington, April 24-Thc de-
partment OF justice is fighting the
France amendment" to the sedition
bill on the ground that it would hin
der prosecutions Of German propa-
gandiskt
This became known today when,
during consideration Of the confer
ence report on the bill in the senate.
Senator oyerman, of North Carolina.
produced a letter written by John
Lord O,Brien, Of the attorney gem
erals Office
The argument used by the depart
ment is that it might he com pclled
TO prove motive in insta noes where
the utterances. although really sedi-
fious, might on the face appear per
fectly innocent.
The France amendment reads:
Nothing in this act shall be con
strued as limiting the liberty or i'm
pairing the right Of any Individual to
publish or speak what is true with
good motives and with 5ustiflahie
ends"
While this amendment has been re-
iected by the confereos upon the bill,
there is a strong movement on foot
to reinsert it. MANY senators hold
that under the drastic seditinn bill
the France amendment is the one
exec ption To the individual and the
press to sDcal5 his mind in anv hon
est criticism
Hiram, .Tohnso,, senator from Cali
fornfa made - .tron.- sDeech when
+he co,reror,o r-Dort anna nm FOR ar
49, ~ aor,.ar,4l, v-;.-,ra',-,,. ~
oItr,tratio, ~ 10 .r,o,S~,,,.,t ,,c,r,+
.,,nrrnss'io, t,.,. ,r,,eab
49, X. F.. r;ea ,..-..-.
- ~ ~
~ 6al,s' "a w.. ~ '', 'i' = ~ Gnu
'He rig t''S y, -" "' pi oNTh u"""'
senator over 'l'<I' WI" WIS u,
Uhdi e OF inc TOM e.ehco report hah
II sIde-tracNea IN the middle OF the
discussion " II VIII come up aga III to-
morrow.
The bill Is that prohibiting cri1-
cism Of the army, navy and flag. ut
terinE words Of comfort to GERMANY
and preventing criticism intended 30
impede the conduct Of the war
As soon as Senator Oyermau pre-
scented the conference report senator
johnson spoke
The right 81 free epeecb in This
country, is, by the elimination If this
amendment. for the first time rrpu-
dated BY congress, and denied expires
sion In a law
THE France amendment vas a1ont-
ed with substantial unanirnitv.
This right Of sneecb has a1vvavq
hecn a right since the United states
M " n lure. rs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25

Detroit, Mich. ArriI 24-Declarin~
in statement addressed to the public
that the Detroit United Railways is
satisfied that IL cannot enter into any
agreement with an organization that
violated its agreements when public
service was at stake. Frank W
Brooks. president Of the street rail.
way system. announced that the com
pany would resume operations Friday
morning with what Ia Dor II could htrr.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
MAN HAVING SMALLEST
FEET IN ARMY FOUND

Camp Meade. Nd. Anri1 c4.-Fight-
ing men at Camp Meade take due
pride in their celebrities, but thorc is
,one distinctive man here who hates
10 he told about his distinction It 81
Alhur T. Bunn, Of the Twenty eighth
engineers
liunn is distinguished as the man
with the smallest foot iu the whole
United States army Socks size three
and a half just fit Bum. and his feet
have plenty of room to spare in the
smallest shoes the @ NJ " issues.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
Claims Wanderers Body.

Pontiac. Mich April 24-Anothr-
wife Of Emil Brown. alias Uclnuth
schmidt. sbas Herman Nenge bauer
SIS alive. She calls herself Mrs. Emil
Brown and lives In New York SHE
wired CHIEF Of Police Kent tonight 70
hold tho body ~ Schmidt as she "
on thc way Is Pontiac tn cialm IT,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
Urgent Need of Machinists.

The civil service commission has
notified this ofhce that there is urgent
need for machinists in the Washing
ton ID. O. navy yard. Ma chinists
should he capable of operating the
various machine tools in a shop and
be especially skilled in the operation
OF at least two such machines.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
Qnict Fourth Planned.

RellinEham, Wash. April 24.-There
will be no noisy celebration NJ the
Fourth of July in this city. The
trustees of the chamber Of commerce
have gone on record as agaiasSg a ceie-
bration. This action is ia line with
the countrywide movement 10 dis
pense with elaborate celebrations
owing to the urgent demands Of the
war,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
Avoid It's Dangerous Stage.

There is more serious stage Of
Catarrh than the annoyance caused
bY the etopped-up air passa ges. and
the hawking and splitting and other
distasteful features
The real danger comes from the
tendency Of the disease to continue
its course downward until the lungs
become affected, and then dreaded
consumption is on your path Your
own experience has taught YOU that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-04-25
OvcrTnan Bm to Pass.

Washtn gton April 24-~Conside-a
tlon Of the administration bill for the
reorganization of executive dcparf-
ments entered upon its final phase in
tho senate today when the rule limit
ing speeches to thirty minutes le-
came effective. Senator Overman. in
charge Of the measure, hopes to he
able to bring the bill 20 a vote by Sat
urday