The San Antonio Light (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 43, No. 324, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 9, 1923 Page: 12 of 76
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12-A
TAX REVISION
SURE ID COME
UPINCDNGRESS
Arrangement of Committee
May Have Far-reach-
ing Effect.
OPINION IS DIVIDED
Lawmakers Will Not Dare
Adjourn Without Hand-
ling Tax Cuts.
BY DAVID LAWRENCE.
Copyright by the San Antonio Light.
Washington D. C. Dw. B.— •Or-
ganization” sounds undratnatic and
perfunctory but the t^eek spent by
Congress in arranging the membership
of the various committees of the House
and Senate may have a far-reaching
effect on the nation's legislative pro-
gram.
The growth of membership in the
National Legislature has placed upon
the committees the principal burden in
framing legislation. Until a committee
is ready to report a bill it lies dor-
mant on the list of measures of which
. thousands are proposed but few are
enacted. There is always the possi-
bility that a deadlock in a committee
can lx- overcome by a motion on the
part of the House or Senate but for
the most part the power of a com-
mittee is a power of life and death
over legislation.
Owing to the reduced majority of
the Republicans and the increase in
the number of Democrats the ratio on
the House committee is twelve Repub-
licans to nine Democrats. One the
ways and means committee which is
all powerful there will be fifteen Re-
publicans and eleven Democrats. The
possibilities of blocking legislation by
a combination of .insurgent Republi-
cans and a solid vote of the Democrats
are even greater in the committee
than in the House proper.
Can Run Long Time.
In view of the fact that the press
organization in both Senate and the
House has been subjected to an un-
expected delay Congress will not get
started on a working program as early
as in other sessions. There is how-
ever no such pressure for haste this
time as the present session does not
expire on March 4 but goes on beyond
that date indefinitely and may run if
the members desire into the following
session in December 1924 without in-
terruption.
Most members however wish to
take an active part* in the primary
campaigns and the presidential con-
test using the opportunity to strength-
en .themselves with their constituents
whether they are candidates this time
or not so the tendency of Congress
will be to bring about an adjournment
not later than August if possible.
In view of the fact that Congress
is torn in groups and blocs the dead-
lock on legislation is likely to be of
such a character as to force an ad-
journment at an early date though
nil politicians nrhsin agreement that
Congress will not dare adjourn with-
out taking some action on tax revision
—♦which has become the paramount is-
sue.
Messages Pour In.
Whatever doubts members of Con-
gress may Jiave had about the im-
portance with which the country
views the necessity of tax reduction
have been swept aside by the letters
and telegrams which keep pouring in
daily. Only such a torrent over makes
an impression and the continued press-
tuv of the country nlonc will change
the course of Congress from one of
hesitation to performance.
Retwcen now and Christmas very
little can by expected as the commit-
tees will be hard nt work. There prom-
ises to be n lively fight on the rules
which formed the basis of the recent
tiu*e whereby the insurgents agrebd
to the election of Speaker Gillette but
Get the Right Kind of Gas Heaters
Everyone appreciates the fact that a gas heater is more fonvenient and
cleaner than wood or coal heaters* but many have the fear that they cannot
heat the home comfortable in extreme cold weather with gas. We can eliminate
this fear if you will let us demonstrate to you the wonderful heating ability and
absolute economy of these extraordinaryheaters. They furnish more heat and
burn less gas proportionately than any other gas heaters.
Quality Room Heaters
Black Satin Finish six- $l7 Cn
radiant size • * / .bU
Brown Porcelain Finish Con An
six-radiant size WaV.VV
Black Satin Finish ten- COO 50
radiant size
Brown Porcelain Finish go *7 KA
ten-radiant size 1
THE BIG CROCKERY STORE
Alwaya the
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Quality
SUNDAY.
Senator Oscar Underwood of Alabama (left) Democratic floor leader
during the last session of Congress has turned over his control to Senator
Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas. Underwood stands a good chance of get-
ting the Democratic nomination for President.
with the understanding that the re-
vision of the rules must be taken up
in .‘lO days.
As for the Senate the consideration
of treaties will probably become the
order of the day while waiting on the
House to take action on -bills that
must originate there as for instance
appropriations and revenue raising
legislation.
Congress has finally gotten started
but nobody is any better able today
than a week ago to forecast whether
this session will sec a record achieve-
ment or political avoidance.
JAIL LIQUOR MAKERS
Frank Ixina Arrested After Still Ex-
plodes Causing Fire.
Admitting he is he man seen leap-
ing from the window of a ^ack on
West Houston street following the
explosion of a still and the resultant
fire early on the morning of Novem-
ber 8 Frank Luna appeared before
Federal Judge DuVal West Saturday
to enter a plea of guilty to the pos-
session of liquor possession of equip-
ment designed for the manufacture
of liquor and manufacturing liquor.
A secom! offense for possession of
liquor was charged. He was sentenced
to six months in the Bexar county
jail the sentence beginning November
Assistant United States District At-
torney Williams informed the court
that Luna had surrendered voluntar-
ily to the officers after having es-
caped from the burning shack. At
the time he surrendered himself Mr.
Williams said the defendant siiid
that he did not want an innocent
man to be arrested when he was
the guilty person.
Neighbors attracted by explosion
of the still the court was informed
saw a man leap from the burning
shack and climb into an automobile.
The automobile crashed into a tree
backed a few feet ami then dashed
away. Firemen and prohibition
agents who responded to the call
found two stills mash barrels and
cracked battles in the debris. Fol-
lowing his arrest Lurta said that he
had fallen asleep about 1 o'clock in
the morning and was awakened by
the explosion. His hands show sears
of burns received in the fire.
Four others entered pleas.<of guil-
ty to violation of the national prohibi-
tion act Saturday. Leonard Morales
who entered a plea of guilty to a
second offense of possession was
sentenceil to 90 days in jail: Jesus
Cruz who also entered n plea of
guilty to • a second offense. was
sentenced to 90 days from October
2; Thomas Crane jas fined $lOO
on his plea of gtlilty to possession of
liquor and Benigno De Leon was
fined $25 for possession.
Quality Solarglo
Radiant Gas
Heaters
These wonderful heat-
ers are scientifically
constructed. The fam-
ous. blow pipe flame
burners produce a very
small kfeen blue flame
with enough heat and
force that the radiants
are heated to a white
heat all the way to
the top. In back of
the radiants is a heavy
piece of fire clay that
helps to hold the heat
and radiate a cheerful
warmth out into the
room.
Particularly in evi-
dence are the extreme-
ly low prices for such
high quality heaters.
Lead Democrats
OWSLEY SEES FORD
Tries to Interest Manufacturer in Cal-
cium Arsenate Project.
•
Washington. D. C. Ikr. B.—A
conference is being held at Detroit be-
tween Henry Ford and Alvin M. Ows-
ley former commander of the Ameri-
can Legion with a view of financially
interesting the automob Ik? manufac-
turer in the production of calcium ar-
senate the essential poison in com-
batting the ravages of the boll weevil
throughout the South.
Owsley who is said to have inter-
ested Frank O. Lowdon of Illinois in
the project has made a survey of the
sources for calcium arsenate. One of
the largest lie Fays is lasted at New
Braunfels. Texas. Other supplies arc
said to exist in Tennessee and Geor-
gia. but only one plant is now engaged
in producing calcium arsenate on a
marketable basis.
The amount which those interested
hope to raise is $5000000 and the
hope is expressed that Ford who has
evidenced interest in relieving the
farmers will aid the project.
Maj. W. Lee Hart medical corps sta-
tion hospital. Fort Sam Houston hav-
ing be»en subpoenaed to appear as a wit-
ness before the stnte court. Bainbridge
Ga. on December 10. is authorized to 1»©
absent from l}ig duties for the purpose
of appearing before said court.
Capt. Olaf P. Winnlngstad ordnance
department. Fort Sam Houston w 111 pro-
ceed to the coast defense of Galveston
Fort Crockett on or about December 9.
for temporary duty during the annual
ordnance Inspection at that station.
Maj. Webster A. Capron ordnance de-
partment. Fort Sam Houston will pro-
coed to the coast defense of Galveston.
Kort Crockett on or about December 9
and make the annual Inspection of the
prvpdWlf furnished by the ordnance de-
partment ami verify the status ofk the
modification work orders nn material at
that coast defense command.
Maj. Thomas N. Glmperling. quarter-
master corps having arrived in the
United States from France is assigned
to the Eighth Corps general area depot.
Fort Sam Houston.
Maj. ^ohn N. Hodges corps of engi-
neers is detailed a member of the board
of oficcrs appointed to jncet at Fort
r<nm Houston by special orders No. 202
vic<» Col. Harry Burgess corps of engi-
neers. relieved.
Leave of absence for one month be
cause of sickness to take effect on 01
about I'9. sis granted
Lieut. Walter F. McGinty air service
Brooks Field
Leave of absence for five days ef-
fective on op about December 27 is
granted Lieut. Col. George E. LoVell. D.
O. L. (cavalry) headquarters non-dlvi-
sional group. Snn Antonio.
Maj. Wilmot A. Danielson quartermas-
ter corps th^so headquarters will pro-
ceed to Fort Drown and Fort Ringgold
for temporary duty end to Sam Fordyce
for the purpose of submitting recommen-
dations as tn thp disposition of equip-
ment and buildings that may be surplus
at that station.
Quality Fireplace Heaters
This type of Solarglo Heater can
be used only in the fireplace. They
are very beautiful in design and
heavy and durable in construction.
Very simple ana easy to install.
Made in one size only with ten
radiants. The curved radiants fur-
nish 50 per cent more radiating sur-
face consequently mory hAt.
Black Enamel Finish is $32.50
priced at dyjfc.JV
Antique Brass Finish is COC 00
priced at (PJvt.UV
ARMY ORDERS
Always the
Lowest
Prices
THE SAN ANTONIO LIGHT.
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/ Hair Receivers Photo Mwk.^^3 ers Jewel Boxes Shav- \
/ Frames Perfume Bot- ing Brushes Pin Cush- V /\\\ \\\
Zlly/ /II / ties. Baby Sets Vanity ions Tie Racks Soap /f III I
7 ’ Boxes Calendars Blot- _ Boxes Tooth Brush M I / ^/) i\\ »'\
Values to $1.25
/WjO rr? TOILET SETS 1 / \
/2 IVORY AMBER TORTOISE SHELL and Gold Fiberloid finish sets / \
I In Price fom 3to 17-piece. Some hand decorated $77.25 to $6.50. HALF-PRICE. Price
TWO-TONE IVORY/ Decorated Ivoryware Open ‘
" " ' I Dresser Trays Hair Brushes . _ Grained finish ivory with a neat « r> v X
Nail Polishers Hat Brushes. gft Q border of flowers and decorations. I / LV6D- X 5
Mirrors Jewel Boxes. Piu Buffers Trays Pin Cushion Vases » v f
Cushions Combs Clothes M• W j cwe i Boxes Hair Receives Puff / IRgS
Brush*. Scissors. Photo M - Boxes Mirrors Hair Brushes Combs f X 7
Frames .Perfume Bottles. . .. ...
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set of 3 Manicure Pieces A
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Give Away Prices
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—53.00 to $?.00 Ladies’Purses / I
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—Manicure Roll-up Sets ’ / PRICE |
a Combinations of Gift Czecko-
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boxes with all Milady’s re- / A nCft rea nUe dgSjßg’’ . . .
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