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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08
RAILROAD Dividend.

NEW YORK, Feb. THE directors OF
the st. Louis and San Francisco rail.
road have declared a semiannual divi.
dend of J y per cent ON its second pre-.
ferred stock, an increase of one half per
cent over the last previous payment.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08
Lost an Arm In OiIM-I.

TALBoTToN, Ga, Feb. 7.--Marshall
Simmons. al employe of the Talbot
county oil mill of this place, had his
right arm crushed of in the meal
grinder yesterday afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08
Topeka "Joints'' Closed.

Topeka, Feb. Topeka "joints"
were closed yesterday, aside from few
side doors, and the keepers have prom
ised the city and county officials that
they will get rid of their stocks of
liquors. Chief of Police Stahl and
Sheriff Cook went from place to place
last night warning the ''jointists" that
they must close their places and keen
them closed, and all gave their word
that they Monld sell no mora lin,,nr
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08
OPENING OF PARLIAME MT.
Full State Ceremonial to Be Observ-
ed by King Edward.

ed by King Edward.
LONDON, Feb 7.-Doubt as to the
nature of the ceremonial to be observed
at the opening of parliament Feb. IA
has been set at rest by an official an
nouncement that it has been definitely
determined that King Edward will open
his first parliament with full ceremo-
NAL The ancient state coach, which
has not been used since the prince con-
sorts death, will be employed, and it
goes to the coach builders for the reno
vation of its costly panel paintings and
gilt embellishments.
The precedent of 1886, the last occa-
sion on which Queen Victoria opened
parliament in person, will be followed.
The entrance will be through the great
gates under the Victoria tower, the SOW
ereign and his suite passing thence to
the robing room. 1t has black marble
stairway, which for years has been en-
cased in wood. Thence they will 60
through the gallery and princes cham.
Der into the house of lords.
1t is understood that Sir Arthur Bigge,
who was private secretary to Queen
Victoria, will be appointed private sec
retary to the Duke of Cornwall and
York.
nome Again.
BERLIN, Feb. Emperor William
arrived at home at o'clock this morn
ing, while he crown prince reached
Potsdam at $50 a. IN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08
THE BASS FRAZER MYSTERY
Alleged Kidnapers Try to Secure
$500 Additional.

POOS
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. 7.-Hix Fra.
zer, brother of young Bass Frazer, who
was kidnapped in Atlanta some time ago,
it is understood, has received another
anonymous letter from the kidnapers,
in which they ask for a much larger
sum than the one they last enticed from
him. The letter is understood to have
contained many startling facts. 1t says
that the $500 received some time ago
from Frazer near Atlanta had ell been
spent on Bass for medical attention, and
that Bass was now seriously ILL.,
They requested Hix to bring $500 in a
bag to one Of the most densely popu.
lated portions of the city, and deposit it
in a location named, and that Bass
would be returned to him. The letter
gave explicit instructions as to where,
when and how to deposit the sack.
Frazer, it is learned, showed the letter
to the police, who instructed him what
to do. The theory is that they told him,
instead of putting money In the sack, to
fill it with corn.
This being done, the police and de-
tectives disguised themselves and pre-
ceded Hix Frazer to the scene. The
Oll1C6fS seCISbou CnoAnSSLNoS III HOUSES
near by and some in delivery wagons,
and waited until O clock, but no one
appeared to obtain possession of the
sack.
A number of persons who live near
the scene were seen this morning, but
all seem to have promised to keep the
matter quiet. They, however, neither
confirm nor deny the rumors. Young
Frazer returned to Union Springs this
morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08

The above are only a few brands OF the
| many we carry in stock. Send for catalogue.
Ali other goods by the gallon, such as Corn
Whiskey, Peach and Apple Brand1es, ETC.,
| sold equally as low, from 1,25 gallon up
wards.
We make a speciality of the jug trade and
| all orders by mail or telegraph wifi have our
| prompt attention. Special Inducements Of
fered
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08
Chaplain's Address.

The court chaplain, DIR. Wander Vlier,
standing before the bride and bride
groom, delivered an address. His text
was form the fourth psalm: Lord, lift
thou up the light of thy countenance
upon us,
1.-The festal hour has arrived" said
the pastor, wherein the entire people
has its share of delight. The prayer
contained in the text embodies the es.
sential conditions for lasting married
happiness, which does not depend on
eternal things, but on the disposition of
the heart. The prayer for the light of
the Lords countenance seems to sug.
gest some darkness, and 1t is certain
clouds will show themselves at times in
the conjugal heaven
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08
TRAIN DERAILED
ON SHARP CURVE
New York and Chicago Linn
tied Express Wrecked.
FASTEST TRAIN ON LINE

| Ladies' and Postal Cars Turned Up.
side Down and Demolished Five
Dead Bodies and Seven Injured Per-
sons Taken From Ruins.
PITTsBURG, Feb. Erie passenger
train No. 5, in charge of Engineer Luce
and Conductor Randall of Meadeville.
Pa, was ditched between Amaza and
Greenville at o'clock this morning
Fifteen persons are reported killed and
many injured. Four bodies have al
ready been taken from the wreck.
The accident happened on a sharp
curve, and the engine, combination, pos
tai and ladies' car were turned upside
| down and demolished. The wrecking
| crew left Meadville at once with two
extra coaches and a baggage car, carry
| Ing four surgeons, 15 cots and quanti-
| ties of blankets.
The passenger train was over an hour
late and running fast when the accident
occurred.
CLEVELAND, Feb. z. - The train
wrecked on the Erie railroad near
Greenville early today was the west
| bound New York and Chicago limited
| the fastest train on the line. According
| to information received at the office of
| the general manager III this city, four
persons were killed and IL injured in
| the wreck.
\ subsequent report received at the
| headquarters of the company here stated
that seven dead bodies had been taken
| from the wreck. Only a partial list of
| the dead and injured had been received
| by the officials of the company up to
noon.
Casualties.
Among the dead are said to be the
! following: Peter Curtin, George Pat
terson, Harry Hart, j. Deverill and Will
| liam Weeks
Following is list of the injured. SO
| far as received:
Joseph Kennedy, Brooktield, Mass;
G. L. Smith, Canesteo, N. Y; w. ID.
Moore, 81 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, N. Y; ;
0. H. Simmons, brakeman, Kent, o.;
@. j. Henry, baggagemaster, Meadville,
| Pa; B. A. Marsdon, Philadelphia;
| Charles Carmel, Elmira, N. Y; Milton
| Stanley, Newark, N. j.; Harry Wells
bon, express messenger, Dayton, o.; S.
Aiken, enroute to Columbus. O.
How badly the above persons were
| hurt is not yet known.
The accident, which occurred in a
| deep cut, is supposed to have been caused
| by broken rail. The train was run
ming at very high rate of speed when
| it left the track
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08
The itinerary is:

The itinerary IS:
Gaffney, S. c., Asheville and Gas
tonia, N. c., Feb. 8.
Charlotte, N. O., Feb 8.
Charleston, S. O., Feb. II.
Columbia, S. c., Feb. 12
Macon, Ga, Feb. IS.
Birmingham, Ala, Feb. ii.
Mobile, Ala, and Columbus, Ga. F.,
Feb 10.
Atlanta, Ga, and Chattanooga, Tenn,
Feb 10.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08
SAFE IS a go.

NASHVILLE, Feb. TT. R. Burroughs
of Chicago has secured an option on the
plant of the Nashville Packing COM
pany, owned by John Cudahy. The
consideration is placed at $3.50, 900, and
parties associated with Mr.. Burroughs
say the sale is a 60. -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08
c. EXPRESS
Pa1"OOs PREPAID.

We ship on approval in plain. sealed boxes,
with no marks to indicate contents. When
tory, return it at our expense and we will re
turn your $3.50 We guarantee this brand to
be eight years old Eight bottles for IS So
express prepaid; IL bottles for $3.50 express
prepaid l gallon jug, express prepaid, $500;
? gallon Jug, express prepaid $3.50. NO
charges for boxing.
We handle all the leading brands of Rye
and Bourbon Whiskies in the market, and
Will save you so per cent. on YOUR purchases
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08
TOURING THE SOUTH
ON SPECIAL TRAIN
Cincinnati Capitalists Visit
ing Industrial Towns.
OVER SOUTHERN RAILWAY

Itinerary Includes Leading Towns
and Industrial Centers In the States
of Tennessee, Georgia, North Caro-
lima, South Carolina and Alabama.
KNOXVILLE, Feb IA parry of 81
business men and capitalists of Cincin-
natl arrived in this city this morning.
They make this the first stop on their
tour Of the leading cities and industrial
towns on the Southern railway. The
party is travelling on a special train
furnished with the compliments of Pres
ldent Samuel Spencer of the Southern
railway. D. A. Tompkins of Charlotte,
N. O., is in charge
The gentlemen visited numerous man
ufacturing establishments and points of
interest here today This afternoon an
informal reception was rendered at the
Cumberland club. They leave tonight
for Asheville
Ifinaparv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08
HUNDREDS OF FATALITIES.
Great Petroleum Fire at Baku Is
Still Burning.

Great Petroleum Fire at Baku Is
Still Burning.
BERLIN, Feb Tt is feared that the
fatalities resulting from the great petro-
leum fire at Baku will reach into the
hundreds. The full extent of the dis
aster, however, is not yet known. The
latest information indicates that the fire
has been brought under control.
ST.. PETERSBURG, Feb IA dispatch
to The Rossija from Baku says 500 per-
SONS perished in the conflagration there.
The flames are again beyond control.
The Rossija's Baku special adds that
the police station, ten large tenements,
500, 900 tons of mazout, $50, 900 tons Of
napha and all the Rothschild reservoirs
were burned.
The Journal of Commerce and Indus
try says Tnmouse lake is burning. The
mazout caused explosions which killed
many of the spectators.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGS, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
themin the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening Iaxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and it's acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from senna and
other aromatic plants, by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get it's beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK. N. 2.
For sale by all Druggists. SOC per bottle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08
Sacrifices Demanded.

''Ihls union which we today are cele-
bratlng has already demanded sacrifices
The husband had to leave his country
and people and the bride had to leave
the side of dearly loved mother. In
the future, too obscure, the reverses OF
life will fall TO your lot. Do not then
forget the prayer of David, Lord lift
thou up the light of thy countenance
upon US. 1t will be necessary for you,
if you are to fulfill thoroughly the duty
of marriage, to fulfill the duty of love III
your mutual relations. In that relation
man is the head and woman is the heart.
The psalmist's prayer will also be your
help when you have to bear your mu.
tual burdens, for in marriage two sim
ners are united, each having his and her
faults. Finally, it is indispensable to
the unity whereto you have been called.
According to the command of God,
These two shall be one' Now only love
can form and preserve this tie. But il
you wish this bond not be loosened, your
heart must be filled with prayer.
Exchanged Rings and Kissed.
"Lord, lift thou up the light of thy
counteuance upon US.
After the chaplain s address and after
the nuptial bened1ction had been pro-
nounced, the bride and bridegroom ex-
changed gold rings according to the
Dutch custom, and the wedding party
then proceeded to the reception room
attached to the church. when the queen
tenderly embraced, first her mother and
then her husband. The queen mother,
too, kissed the latter. The bridegroom
kissed his bride and his own mother.
The newly welded pair received the
congratulations of their families and
drove to the palace over the same route
they had previously traversed.
A wedding breakfast followed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-02-08
POSTMASTER For CufnDerr.

WAsHINGToN, Feb. THE president
has nominated Alice b. Bussey to be
postmaster at Cnthbert, Ga.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-07
Church News.

Rev j. H. Terrill. filled APP
pointments for Rev. G.. NJ.
Alexander at Sugar Creek,
Sunday.
Rev. NJ. L. McReynolds, filled
appointments Saturday and
Sunday'at Knox City.
Rev. I. w. Read, is engaged
in a protracted meeting at the
Calvary church in Hannibal.
Rev. J. A. Walls returned
yesterday from New London
where he has been conducting a
protracted meeting. 1t proved
to be one of the best in the
history Of the church.
There will be Pipe Organ
Recital aud Sacred Concert
given at the Christian church
next Tuesday evening by the
choir and orchestra of tine
Christian church of Paris.
This will be a rare treat for the
lovers of music in our city. No
admission fee will be charged a t
the door but all who attend viii
be expected to contribute
literally to the pipe organ fund e.
Come, but come prepared to
give % cts, or more1if you de-
sire, towards the organ fund,
and thus share in the expense
of securing the beautiful instru
ment, and at the same time get
your moneys worth by listen
ing to the delightful concert.
The doors will be opened at Z
o'clock, the concert beginning
promptly at s o'clock.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-07
COOperyille.

Jim Webb and son Charley, of
Belleville spent Sunday with his
daughter Mrs b. 7. Hanley.
Little Elsie Mcleod spent last week
with her little cousins Mamie and
Noras Buchanan in Monroe.
Sol Bono and son Frank, and Miss
Bessie all attended Mass at Indian
Creek Sunday.
Lon Hanley, Dave Gosney and
Misses May Lear and Daisy Hanley
attended the ice cream social at Mr..
Givons, Friday night tnear the Hagar
school.
Vent See who lived on the w. =.
Young farm has moved to Shelby Co.
near Hunnewell. Mr.. Jordan. of
Rails Co. has taken his place, and
Enoch Barnett who lived on the Price
Griffith place has moved near Monroe
on the widow Ben Green farm, and
Charley Evans, of near Hickory
Grove has trken bis place. Frank
Thomas has left the farm and moved
to Monroe and Dick Walker. of near
Ely has taken his place and John
Ryan has vacated the George Shaw
farm and moved near Philadelphia,
given us quite change of citizens.
d. X. Youell passed through here
Sunday cnroute to Cherry Dell, to
see his sister who is in poor health.
Mrs w. j. Mcleod and daughter
Miss Josie spent Tuesday with p. H.
McLeod's family near Indian Creek.
Our debate closed Wednesday
night with big Spelling Bee. Miss
Daisy Hanley and Ed Hanley being
the champion spoilers carried of the
prize.
Born to the wife of b. f. Hanley a
big girl Feb. %, mother and child do
ing we'll.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-07
Correspondence.
Indian Creek.


Frank Hagan has pneumonia.
The blcat of the young lamb is now
heard at the home of some of our
farmers.
Wednesday and Friday services at
St. Stephens church are being we'll
attended.
Lee Piercall, of Monroe, sold to
Ebert Yates COW and three hogs for
$40.
Misses Agnes and Wilhelmina
ReichoT are visiting friends north
of Monroe City.
Ollie the 6-year-old son Of Marion
Nolan was kicked by colt Saturday,
cutting quite cash nearthc left eye.
DR.. Brown dressed the wound.
Country ladies are very busy sew
ing now getting their big aprons,
Sunbonnets and half hands ready for
outdoor exercise: such as yard clean
ing, making flower beds and garden
and tending poultry, etc.
After a long and painful illness.
Charley Curtis departed this life Sat
urday morning at G:lO, o'clock.
Funeral services we're held at the
Holy Rosary church Sunday at 4
O'Clock after which the remains were
laid to rest in the Monroe Catholic
cemetery.
Towney Finigan is visiting home
folks now. He has been away for
a year prospecting in different parts
of the west. The last place was min
ing in Joplin, Mo.
Dan Seward and wife expect to leave
here soon, and go to Colorado TO
begin housekeeping. They are quiet
a young couple, he only 20 and she
not quite Is years old. We wish
them success in their new home.
Misses Rosa Spalding and Cora
Williams spent aportion of last week
III Hunnewell.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-07
Ely Happenings.

Miss Myra Lewis, of Monroe, has
been elected to teach the spring term
of school at this place.
c. d. unter left Tuesday Tor CisIa-
homa on prospecting trip.
Daniel Boone, ST., is recovering
from an attack of Lagrippe.
Prof. James Winston, of Sunnyside,
spent Saturday and Sunday with the
hOmefolk.
Chris Lelmbauer is moving to his
farm near Huntington.
Miss Myrtle Potterfeld delightfully."-
entertained a few friends Thursday
evening,
Roy Turpin is spending the week
with relatives near 4 ithers Mill.
A. c. Ginther and George Porter
attended the spelling match at Crab
Apple school Thursday evening.
Will Potterfield, who has been liv-
ing in Illinois the past year, has re.
turned home.
j. H. Smith has several men hired
getting out rock for :the founda-
ton of the fine house which he is pre-.
pairing to build,
w. Buell., of Monroe, visited j. y
Fitzpatrick and wife Sunday.
Charlie Daniels, OF Shiel. moved tC
the w. Jones farm this week.
Miss Jennie Boone returned last
week from a visit to her sister, Mrs.
Cox, OF Hunnewell.
Abel Boarman and wife spent Sat
urday and Sunday with relatives in
Rails County.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-07

The Ely Telephone Co. will
have a strictly through toll lin e
in operation from Monroe City
to Palmyra by March 18th.
This line will give quick service
to Emerson, Philadelphia, May
wood La Belle Staffensville etc;
fees 15cts. At Ely we have a
local system connecting about
s. farmers making Ely the best
telephone center in n. E, Mo.
For exchange and monthly rates
apply to S. r. Emery, mgr.
Ely Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-07

BY the way, what has become
of a ship subsidy bill belonging
to Skipper Hanna of Ohio?
Has it been kidnapped, or did it
hit rock just as it was enter.
ing the harbor aud go down
with a cargo of unpaid cam,
paign funds expended by John
d. Rockefeller & Co.?-Kansas
City Times,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-07

From the Vindicator, Rutherfordton, N. O.
The editor of the Vindicator has had coca
sion to test the efficacy of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm twice with the most remarkable results
shoulder from which he suffered eXcruciating
pain forten days, which was relieved with
parts affected and realizing instant benefit and
entire relief iu very short time, Second. in
rheumatism in thigh joint. almost prostrating
him with severe pain, which was relieved by
two applications, rubbing with the Eminent on
retiring at niget and getting up free from pain.
For sale by Is, o, wood and L. Q. Saunders.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-07
Take Note.

In order to meet my obliga-
tions, I am compelled to ask my
friends to assist me by calling
and paying their accounts due
the late firm of Raney & Saun-
ders. Yours Respectfully,
L. G.. SAUNDERS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-07
Court Directory.
MONROE COUNTY =.

MONROE COUNTY.
Circuit Court-Meets at Paris third Monday
in April and fourth Monday in October.
Probate Court-ReguIar terms at Paris, second
Mondays in February, May, August and
November.
MARION COUNTY.
Circuit Court-Meets at Palmyra second
Monday in February and first Monday in
September.
Hannibal Court OF Rommon Pleas
second Monday in January, first Monday in
May and third Monday in September.
RALLs COUNTY,
Circuit Court-Meets at New London, third
Mondays in March and August.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-07

Burnwell Upton and Miss
Clara Stribbling Of near Stouts.
vile promised each other in the
presence of Rev. j. E. Travis of
this city that they would jog
down lifes lane together in
double harness.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-07

Ottawa, Ont. The House of
Commons by a vote of 1919 to 10
has asked King Edward VII to
take back that portion of the
coronation oath that is often
Sive to Catholics.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-07
1 Good Cough Aredieiue for Children.

have no hestancy in recommending Cham
berlains Cough Rene 1y, says F.. p Moran,
Va 1--WE have given it to our children when
troubled with Ban coughs also whooping
cough, and it has always given perfect salts
gtst as the best cough medicine for children MS
Ii contained no opium or other harmful drug"
Sold by B o. wood and L. C. Saunders,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-07
OWen-Laughlin.

Off and away to the parson is
the result of the counting match
between two of the prominent
young people of Monroe City,
Yesterday afternoon John r.
Owen, one Of the prominent
young farmers of Rails county,
and Miss Emma, the accom-
plished daughter of ex-post
master, M. w. Laughlin and
wife, accompanied by H. A.
Ford and Miss Mamie Owen
hied themselves to Palmyra,
where they were united in the
bonds of holy matrimony. The
happy quartette returned on
the Denver aHl repaired to the
home of tnr rooms parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. |. L. Owen Sr.,
where a royal supper was
awai'iHg them.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-07

"ilford Bowles and pretty
brije, OF near Palmyra, came
up Saturday afternoon to visit
the family of his uncle James
S. Scott.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-07
Portraits of our Presidents
With Biographical Sketches
BY
General Charles Fl. Grosvenor.
Member Of Congress for nearly 20
wears.

Member OF congress Tor nearly ~
years.
Contains twenty four large Photo
gravure Etchings from the paintings
Endorsed by the families and near
relatives OF the Pre- sidents. Printed
on heavy platepapcr, embossed. a
very large book; title page designed
by Tiffany. Biographical sketches
printed in large, open type in two
colors. The greatest work Of the 10th
Century. So beautiful that when
President Mckinley saw it he sub
scribed Immediately. One agent sell
ing 600 copies in small territory in
Pennsylvania. a million copies will
be sold quick. Fortunes will be made
this inaugural year. High class man
class man or woman of good standing
can make fortune in this territory.
Territory is going rapidly. Presses
running &C.. at and day to ill orders.
Wanl-u.-State Manager to look
after core pondencc and agents.
Address to-day The Continental Press
COrcoran Building
Washington, d. G..