Instructed to immediately make a thorough investigation of such charges and report its findings as early as practicable. he it further Resolved. That said committee or subcommittee is hereby authorized to summon witnesses and to punish for contempt any official or other person who refuses to testify before them when duly summoned to so do : be it further Resolved. That whereas section 855 of the Code of Laws of the District of Columbia provides for the carrying of weapons concealed about the person of certain parties who receive permits to so do. that said committee make inquiry as to what persons during the year 1929 have been duly authorized to carry weapons in the District of Columbia by obtaining such permits. whom they obtained the said permits from. the circumstances under which they obtained It. and the reasons therefor. the names of parties who vouched for the reputation and character of the person obtaining such permit. whether or not the person obtaining such permit Is an Americanborn or a naturalized citizen or a foreigner . the color. race. and place of residence of such persons. Also. said committee shall ascertain what persons have made application for such permits and have been refused. and the reasons for such refusal. during the year 1929 . be it further Resolved. That said committee ascertain from the district attorneys office and the records of the grand jury when the indictment against those charged with the murder of Lee King was found by the grand jury and when It was returned to the office of the district attorney and what assistant district attorney handled it and why it was withheld from the court and from the public until the final day of the term of the grand Jurors then serving. and be it further Resolved.
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