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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31

Service was had on Lewis, Green
and several other union official. ana
members Of the executive board at
union headqua rters a few minutes be-
lore noon. This was little more
than one hour after Judge Anderson
signed the order.
Government Act, Quickly
IT,. n,,....,,-... . -.
i ". ONCE their mobilization wa, com.
pleied by the arrival of Assistant A.
,orncy General Anes from Washing
ton He went TO the office Of L. Ert.
Slack district attorney. where that Of
iicial and his assistants were waiting
IN Judge Ander,ou's chamber. a few
steps away and proce" servers were
in readiness to take the necessary
documents to union headquarters here.
Mr. Ames mad, !, Mai, =, N. AT,
Sc, of III, brief proeeedjnc, ma, Ina % N.
action wa, a government sif,ir aiken
at the direction Of the attorney gen.
-ral, as a measure 10 carry OH, ths
policy Of the country during . state
t war.
The petition averred ,hs, the ds.
PENDANTS had entered into a conspiracy
to restrict the supply and dis,,jiu,fbr
Of bi,uminous coal and TO restrict the
operation Of the railroads bv restrict.
ing or destroying the supply Of neee,.
ssry fuel.
Production Yi,,,,. c,..S
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31

States Of America. acting under
authority OF the aforesaid act OF
congress approved Aug 10, 1917,
and Feb, 20. 1919 TO the ex,en,
necessary TO restore all of the
said rules, regulations. orders and
proclamations therein suspended
concerning
"(A)-FiSing pric. Of bitumi-
nous and Ignite coal at the
mines;
"(B)-Fixing or regulating
oommiss ions OF persons and
agenciesAperiotmlng the functions
OF middle men dealing in bitumi-
nous and ignite coal;
"(C)-FiSing or regulating
gro" margins or prices OF whole
sale and retail dealers IN soft and
Ignite coal. and do hereby re-
store all OF said rules, regula-
tions and proclamations to the
extent herein provided TO full
force and effect. as II they had
not been suspended.
"lnaSmuch as ltnis contemplated
,ha, it may be necessary from time
to time TO revoke other portions
of said orders OF Jan. 81. 1919
and Feb. 20, 1919 and to restore
to full force and effect rules. reg
ulafions, orders and proclama-
'ions or portions thereof. regu-
la,,np the production, sale, dis
,ribution, apportionmen,, storage
or use OF bituminous and Ignite
coal, the fuel administrator shall
az occasion arises, restore, change
or make such rules or regulations
relating TO the production. sale,
shipment, distribution appor,iou-
mcn', storage or use OF hitumi-
nous and Ignite coal as in his
Judgment may be necessary
tSlgnedD
WOODROW WILSON.
The White House. Oct 20
1910"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
Guard E0trainment Not *
pected 10 Start Before
Sunday; Troops Are Pre-
pared Now,
Sherifs Warned

County sherIifs Of Coal. Has
kell La,imcf LeFlore. Okmuhcc
and Pi,,sburg coun,ie -coal.pro.
tucing .ountie were directed
this morning hy Governor Rober,
son 20 prepare immediately FOR the
coal strike by in,estigating all
deputies as 20 llyahy and sp.
pointing more deputies where nee,
eSsary.
"Pro'e-, all clas,e, OF citizens
alike" said the governor IN ,ele-
grams 10 the sheriff, Failure
on the part Of officers to do their
duty IN this crisis will reSul, m
immediate action for removal
from office"
Convict labor from state prison
may be used in the impending rmetg
cncy 10 keep Oklahoma coal mine
open and in operation, il the min
workers desert their posts at mid
nlsh, tonlgh,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
Pershing Urges Smaller Army
And Trained Citizen" Force

American continent and elsewhere
and that this should be backed
up by trained citizen reserve
The cost Of maintaining a large
army, the general said. wa. an
element which in his opinion
would make II impractieable to
Se, the figure any higher.
The genera made a plea tina,
the nation keep abreast of other
countries in development Of the
air service, and said Il also was
essential that the transpor, corps,
nurse corps and tank corps be
made adequate. lie thought tho
number OF officers Of high rank
provided for in pending legi.la-
tion was rather excessive"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
JUDGE APPOINTMENT
STILL MADE DAILY

Just when a. y Munden, Judge of
the former municipal court until the
court was abolished by the mayor a
few weeks ago, and holder OF the
position Of police court Judge by a
daily appointment, will get the pos,
ton permanently is not known.
Mayor Walton said today he Is con-
tinuing the daily appointment OF
Judge Mundep to hold court temporal
lily and doesn't know whether he will
change the procedure.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
AMERICANS IN FRANCE
G0UGED FOR SHIP FARES

PARIS, Oct 3'.--Americans 9 now in
France intending to return TO the
United States are at the mercy OF
Paris SPECTATORS, il is shown by rev
elation, made today in a local news
paper. II is demonstrated that while
the steamship companies are claiming
they are all booked up" second class
passage on the liner Lafayette is sell
ine for s40O a ticket, while frs, class
cabins are fetching 500 and 500
atece.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31

The jury in the James Beatty custer
trial was completed at noon and tax
ing Of testimony began at 80 this
afternoon with G. l.. Austin, man Of
mystery, and Beaty's chic accuser, or
one Of the county commissioners
scheduled as the first witness for the
state. Twelve Jurors were only OBJ
tanned after examination OF 80 tales
men, many OF whom cane from 70.
mote PARTS Of the country. Mos, of
the Juror, are business men.
Nowlin Challenged.
Claude Nowlin, attorney, represents
"'one taxpayer" in the lanes Beatty
custer trial, he told Judge George w.
Clark when Beaty's attorneys chal-
lenged his appearance in the trial
under the suise Of representing tax
payers, The assessors attorneys de-
manded 10 know who the "ten OF IT,
teen taxpayers" were, whom Nowln
said he represented. The lawyer, said
some Of the taxpayers might be on
the Jury.
Whom the taxpayer is who has em-
ployed Nowlin is the court hocae
mystery, 40
All Jurors were asked il they knew
Mayor Walton and whether they had
read about the fight between Walton
and Beatty. All admitted thew had but
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
Temporary injunction Obtained
Against 84 Mine Union Officials,
Conv!cts TO Be Worked by State
Government Acts ITO Enforce its Laws
And Protect People From National
Calamity Hearing on Writ Set
For November 8.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, O. 3i-United Mine Workers Of America
will disregard the Injunction ordering them strike according TO
Keename president Of the Alabama district who said he had
received instructions from Indianapolis this afternoon to proceed With
walkout
Nj Keenamet received the following telegram from John Lewis
acting president of the mine workers:
Our rnchsngd Strike orders October
become effective midnight tonight in all provisions
this industrial the knowledge that
Just and in conformity with rights by the constitution
and labor OF the United States
(Signed) JOHN L. LEWIS"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
(By The Associated Fre.s) J


WASHINGTON. Oct. jl--
Disagreeing With war department,
recommendations for a permanent
army Of 10000 men, General
John ]. Pershing today told
oint meeting OF the senate and
house military commuters ,ha,
he thought the number could be
placed at "an outside figure OF
Is,W to 10000 and possibly
less"
The general said the regular
army should be suiiieien, to pro-
tee, the p2tion again,, sudden at
tack and meet Americas Inter-
national obligations both On the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
.T|LLRY MOB
WAS FAKE
POLICE SAY
City Detectives Find No Eyi-
dence Of Lynch Attempt
MAYOR DISBELIEVES, TOO
No Motive Assigned by Police
for Alleged "Faking,

~, .ii jook, iik, 4 fake 10 me"
mi, w,, IN. statement TODAY by
,ohn pub,,k, chief Of polic. de,ec-
tiv.. vh.r ,,k.d what ne though,
AZ IN. ,,oor,,d search Of the county
lii ~ IN o'clock Yesterday morn
H. ~ , mob of 10 men who de-
,Is,.d ,h,v had com. 10 lind c. L.
Tiii,v n.c,o charged with N. mnr
A., , ~ N, Williams. stree, car
.nrdrr,oy
81 nav. u,a. .v,,v .ffo,. N run
Ao.r IN. ,.oor," Hub,,k, sM and
hav. found nothing 10 indicate
th.,. 49,, , uoh oi snv Kind there
s.w;r, % 70 f;nd T;,,,y"
~ Ch,.1 scoft. =, p.no,t
y.,,x Sm;,h ch;.f NJ nol,c, ,,id
=. AZ, Lrow wba, N ,bink Of The
..,o,, - hu, ,b,, /, ali looked funny"
20 oy Mn % md 60 "a, h. ba, found moth
IL w. % ,n ind ;nd;r,,. tb,r. wa, a mob a,
az .o,r,v ;,;I a, ,.,o,,,d nv u,her
p;.hon corr,v ;,;lor and Sheriff
iohn.s,
"I,'. v,,v ,,v.,r,,a,or,b,. ina. . mob
.bor,d h,y, waited % long 10 make
~. '"' a,,.mn," ,b. cb;,f .,,d "ior |
h.i;.v. e ,b.v ,.,llv wanted T;llry
,h.w wonld NV. CON, ,o IN. iaiI IN.
s;sb, ~, IN. n,.,;m;r,rv when
AM" SOW. ,e,.on 10 ,h;nt n. was
,h.,. Thev rndoub,edlv knew the
r.s,c vould NOT ne jeft veyv long
= Is. eountv j,;i Ate, he mad been
ssS 80 a fiuai trial CHARGED
2 - .r,Ss,
TfsScs Wsi,or "a, .ver NOR. de-
.;d.d tkar a. oshe, tvo that there
MAS M r,oh'
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.r do,,, w,r, % .,v INV On. didn't
ell ,hs rum (. IN. m,vo, ,aid. "bu,
ih,y. found M tv;dene. ,ha, there
~ : mob a, r.oor,ed BY the tailor
sr6 n. .h.r;n
% T M ~. d.,,;i.d ,,,,rc,o,b.,m.n 10
...,-h ~. ,oo,n;nu hou.., adjoining
~ si... s,X .x.,w n.he. yoom wh,re
"..si" .or,I +. ,,,y;ro and who
r.,iS r,,u,.rv ~ sw,k.n.d nv
,cS ~ m men.
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49,, ";,hnr, ,w.L.n;ns ,nvon,
zrS t,,,h.,r,o,. N. r,orr,.d noi;c,
-. - r.,, ,hs iii, .hor, th,, ,ire and
49,. ro,b;r. ot u poi;c.m.r or
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
ROBBERS SHOOT CHIEF
OF ST. LOUIS POLICE

ST. LOUIS, Mo. Oct Jl.-Chief of
Police Martin O'Brien was shot and
seriously wounded this morning when
he attempted to arrest two highway
men, who 4 short time before had
been foiled in an attempt to rob .
jewelry store. When intercepted BY
the chief the robbers were engaged
in . running revolver fight with
George r. Garven, 4 clerk in the
ieweIry store.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
BEST BUILDING RECORD
MADE HERE SINCE 1909

AT noon today the total OF building
permits issued in Oklahoma City dur
ing October was $l.l89,90s. passing
the September mark BY $l35,908 and
establishing a record ahead Of any
month since 1909.
And a years record Is also beine
made. Building department officials
said that il will exceed any other
year in the history Of the city.
The highest years record previous
to this was in 1909, when the build
ing permits ,otaled $4,000. The
total so far thi, year is more than
N.OO0OOO
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
TROOPS ENTER
WEST VIRGINIA
Regulars Numbering 900
Entrain From Kentucky,

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Oct. 3l.-
Union coal miners Of the bitumineus
fields Of West Virginia, 10000 strong,
will leave their underground workings
tonight, not TO return until the con
troversy between the operators and
the United Mine WORKERS. OF America
has been settled This was ths word
fiom Union leaders here early today
State officials, mine workers and
representatives Of the union expressed
much interest today in the announce
ment that SOO seasoned soldiers Of the
regular army were cnrou,t 10 Hunt.
iratop W Va, from Louisville. Ky,
- rcrlom guard duty in the various
mining eenters oi the mountain state.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
POLICE WILL "TAG"
WR0NGD0ING AUTOS

"Tsg--you're it."
This will be the way tn. police will
handle viola,ors Of the oity's su,omo-
bile parking ordinances from now on
II wa, announced this morning. A tag
will he tied TO each car found in the
wrong pew" and duplicate taken to
the police station. II will BE up to
all good citizens TO hasten to the
station when they discover they have
been tagged
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
100000 OIL DEAL
MADE BY CITY WOMAN

Mrs. Maude Bledsoe, a former resi-
dent OF Oklahoma City, now an oil
operator in north Louisiana fields.
has created a sensation in oil circles
by executing sl.S000O sale--'he
Guaranteed forty" OF Claiborne par
ISL by Eastman and Barnes to the
Sunms Oil company. ..,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
SENATE WILL RETAIN
MTI.STRlkE CLAUSE

WASHIN TON Oct. ,l.-Ry
unanimous vote the senate interstate
commerce committee today refused to
gran, the requcs, OF representatives
Of the railroad brolherhoods that
hearings be reopened on the anti.
strike provision of ur railroad bill
which the committee recently reported
to The senate. .-.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
LATE STRIKE
BULLETINS

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3l.-Ad-
ditional troops, drawn from mill
tary departments which apparent
ly will not be concerned with the
coal strike, have been moved
to points in the central depart
ment and placed under command
Of General Wood, Secretary
Baker said today. Lieut.. Cen
eral Bullard, commanding the
eastern department, which in
eludes part Of Virginia and West
Virginia also will be given rein
forcemepian
81 lD4fLD. Ill. Oct vi
Assuming defiant attitude
toward the governments move to
stop by injunction the threatened
strike Of soft coal miners. Frank
Harrington, chairman Of the
miners scale committee and
president OF the Illinois district,
declared today the strike had
developed into something more
than a miners strike" and that Il
was "sn attempt 10 enslave the
working men and women Of the
country"
PITTSBURGH, Oct ,i.-Injunetlo,
proceedings In indianapolis will max,
no change In the strike situation Il
W stern Pennsylvsn's. officials ,
District No. 5. United Mine Worke,
of America. said this afternoon. Ou
preparations are going rishA along an,
ne men vill quit - scheduled, wa
ne word which cane from the offic,
II Presiden< Philip Murray.
CHARLESTON, ". Va. Oct ST.
Il 10 aow too late 10 recall the bitum
nous eoal strike order. In the opinion
VI President Frank Keeney Of Di,
'riet No. ~. Ne said II would be I'm.
possible TO prevent the men from 90
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31

Governor Robertson and member ;
o. the board OF affair, conferred a,
noon today on this phase Of the strike
situation but wi,hou, reaching 4 def.
mite decision. II the oonvicD are
employed i, is probable they will b.
used in the territory Immediately al
iaccnt to McAles,er and placed II
mines adjoining prison property.
Whether this will be done prob
ably VIII be determined some time
this afternoon.
Capitol Works Swiftly.
Developments in the extensive pro-
gram for operation OF the mines UNI
der protection Of the state militia.
augmented by federal troops IL ,her
services are needed. moved swiftly at
the capitol This morning under super
vision OF Governor Robertson and
Adlu'an, General Barrett
Ai,er a morning OF activity unlike
anything witnessed around the ma
tional guard quarters since the days
OF the war and the selec,ive draft.
General Barrett advised Governor
Robertson at noon that the guards
were marking time, and ready TO en-
tram on shor, notice. Telegraphic
orders wen, forth Yesterday TO all
national guard commanders, advising
Of the impending emergency and ask
ing that commanders keep in close
touch with the situation and the To-
cation ct their men.
Entainment Sunday.
While Governor Robertson was not
IN position to say lust when his
mobilization order will be issued. it
was the general opinion among those
IN charge oi arrangements that the
cnirainnent in the event the troops
are called. will begin Sundv.
Governor Robertson and General
Barrett held another lengthy confer
snce this morning at which mobilza-
ton details were discussed and
agreed upon. Chief among the de-
velcpments at this conference was the
practical agreemen, that the towns
located in the mining district and
whose population includes many
foreign born minaers, will he placed
under martial law, and a proclama
iContlnued on Haas q cnI,,r.n A.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 3l.-A temporary injunc.
ton obtained here today by the government, cannot
avert the strike of bituminous coal miners set for
midnight tonight, according John L. Lewis, acting
president Of the United Mine Workers Of America.
Lewis pronouncement shortly before he
served with writ stopping strike activities a union
headquarters here.
Lewis dictated the following statement:
u regard the issuance Of this Injunction % the
most sweeping abrosation Of the rights Of eitisens
guaranteed under the constitution and defined By
statutory law, that has been Issued BY any federal
court This instrument will not avert the strike of
btumnous mine workers and will not settle the striks
after Il occurs. The Injunction only complicstes to
further degree the problems involved in adjustment
Of the controversy"
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 31-A temporary Injunction
restraining all strike activities of the United Mine Work.
ers of America issued in the federal district court here
today on application of the United States government
Judge A. B. Anderson signed the order on the showing set
forth by C. B. Ames assistant attorney general that ma
onal disaster was impending and the broad general
grounds that the government has the right enforce s
laws and protect its people from calamity
Hearing Set for November g. =
he order was directed against Frank c. Hayes the
ncapacated president of the union John Lewis acting
presidents William Green, secrearytreasure and all other
officials of the organization 1t took effect when served
and will continue in force until after the formal hearing
which Judge Anderson set for November g.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
JURY IN beatty
CASE SELECTED;
EVIDENCE TODAY
Austin May Be First Witness
10 Take Stand,
Beatty Jury

The jurors who will decide
whether Jane, Beatty, county tax
assessor is to be ousted from Of
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31

Pact Ratified BY japanese Emperor.
TOXIC. Oct 1.-THE emperor to-
day ratified the Versailles peace
treaty. s-,.,-->
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
ExIFnSl0N OF FOOD
CONTROL ACT asked

WASHINGTON, Dc. ,l.-Ex,en-
sion Of the Lever food control act six
months after confirmation Of peace,
was requested Of congress today BY
Attorney General Palmer. II nj. let
Ter 10 Speaker Gille,t, Mr.. Palmer did
rot 20 into the reasons for his request.
but said he would be glad to explain
h before any couere ,sionai committee
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31

Night and Day Wires
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-01
OFFICIALS. AWAITING
DR.. HADLEY's ARREST
Claim They Have Strong Circnm-
stantial Case Against Fugi-
tive Surgeon.
MAY BRING DENTIST HERE
Man Who Made Two Front Teeth of
River Victim May BE Called as
One of States Material Witnesses
in Case.
LAY BRING DENTIST HERE

Authorities appear to be halted In
their conduct OF the murder case of
Mrs. Sue Kathleen Hadley until Such
time as Or. Wilmer Ames HadIcy. the
alleged slayer, slayer, may be taken into GUS
dence assembled and a strong circun-
stantial case against the fugitive
physician. Henrieo County officials are
the capture. Of the former army sur.
Eeon.
AS far as could be learned Friday
the doctor since he disappeared from
Iearland; Tex. the latter part OF last
in the belief that the husband OF the
slain woman, did not flee across the
border into Mexico. but that he is still
Sheriff Webb Sydnor expressed a de :
rerminasien ter ,nn TO catch the fugitive. no
maj at'ee even mhai,hs sbois GSSst and deel.red
;;N!ssxIieo, ;!ssI,, hIa apprAhen.,ianS woUid be
.,rJnfease of capture of prS tIadrsv g,
/ is expected that the CompSonweaitli's 3
attorney VIII have. as one OF his star
Witnesses at the trial the dentist a,
t,oult and rather Unusual piece OF
tsn'a tSe WeTk and it Is believed that
state without doubt that the bodV SV
mere Is that OF Mrs. Hadlcy.
the contents OF Mrs. Hadleys stomach
being made by DR.. James II. Whirtield
IS peinS Kept secret. DR. J. Fulmer
BriEht, Henrico County coroner stated
lnat st the coToner's jury sworn In Thurs
DAY probably would be called next
week 70 hear Dr. Whitfclds report
nm, In the meantime. i, is known that
oiilciais are keeping close watch anon
ene. ene Westhampion army, nurse who was
emEagea TO DR.. Hadley She has
PROMISED, according to the inforrna-
sion' TO turn over to the authorities
any any and al letters she may receive
from the fugitive physician
No denial OF the reDori th,, ,ha 90
thorities believe DR.. Hadley was warned
@ o, impending arrest by friends was
little py ofhcials yesterday Those
under suspicion are being watcheI
,nlie ,mnlie efforts. are still being made To-
iocate roc me missing military records or
r. ir. iadley which disappeared SO suG
aen!y eiy last week from the war Dcoari-
ment fileS in Washin zion
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-01
BONUSES AGREED UPON
FOR VETERANS OF WAR
Congress Committee Decides on 500
Each TO Enlisted Men
OF Services.
FIN SUM OF $500 FOR OFFICERS
New Obstacles Arise to Delay Passage
FIN SUM OF $500 FOR OFFICERS
New Obstacles Arise to Delay Passage
of War Revenue Bill-TaXing OF
Political Campaign Contributions
Hits Snag.

WAsHlNGTON. Jan. 31.--New and
unexpected In obstacles TO the long-de-
day. resulting in settlement OF more
minor disputes between the Senate and
House. but entailing postponement of
morrow. and submission of the confer
enee redraft probably until Tuesday.
House and Senate amen ents in dis
nutc, Representative KitchfG.- 81 North
Carolina the y m ra tie leader,
day, and, after spirited discussion. the
House instructed IT : nanagers to ac-
plan for taxing political campaign con-
tributions. 5Tt ,
Demands for separate votes in the
products, Of chiid labor; and applying
the Reed Rec ,, hone-drX ne pr9hibi,ion law TO
drawn to-day Retention of these in
the bill Is regarded assured
DECIDE UPON BoNUSES
FOR ARMY AND NAVY
While House discussion was proceed
ing, II was learned that the conferees
had agreed to- compromise amend
ment for pay bonuses of sac each to
enlisted men and nurses, and $500 to
oHicers of the army. navy md marine
corps upon discharge. The bonuses
would be paid to those already dis
quently given honorable discharges, or
who resign.
Because OF the house discussion. no
day. They will meet tomorrow. and
expect TO finish work on the bill. send
ing it to the printer.
HOUSE VOTES NOT TO
ACCEPT SEN ATE ACTION
Despite to-days action by the House.
the campaign contribution stiA remains
for settlement tomorrow by the con-
fereeS.
BY vote of 244 TO 81, the House
to-day instructed its conferees not to
| accent thA Senate amendment. which
would levy tax of 100 per cent on
campaign contributions in excess of
$500. Later the House voted. i91 to
116, TO accept the principle of taxing
campaign contributions but. to lint
such taxes 10 future campaigns.
Representative Eitchin. N announc-
ing he would vote for tax on future
contributions. declared he doubted ex.
cecdingiy whether ii becomes a law"
Criticism of the Senate proposal was
general during House debate. Mem,
bers referred TO II "bluff." and
''Duncombe," and "a fine for doing in
1918 what was permissible by law"