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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Mrs W, J, Josey, at her home on
Lee street, has as he guest this week
her sister, Mrs. Frank Schuessler, of
Wadley, Ala, who arrived yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Nj John W, Greer, secretary of
the Americas, Triton and Atlantic rail-
way, was in the city yesterday for a
short while.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

MIR. John B. Fielder is in the city to-
day, having arrived vast night from
Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Mr.. D. w. Pope was among the sew
.eral Atlantans spending yesterday in
Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

The Ohio scientist who claims to be
able to photograph sound should turn
his camera toward a suffragette meet
ing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Mr.. R. M. Hudson, of Atlanta, was in
the city yesterday on a business mis-
sion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

1t affords no small amount of pleas
ure and large degree of satisfaction
to announce Augustin MacHugh's mel
.odramatic farce sensation, Officer
sos" Opera House tonight-Advt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

LOST-Pair of white kid gloves; can
be used only by the owner. Finder
please return to this Office for re-
ward. 30-1w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A McDougal, of C.
II mbus, guests of Mr. and Mis-. ].
Wilbur McDougal here for several lays
will leave today for Atlanta, en- ro lie
home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Sheet Music at BelTs, the Jeweler.
Toe sheet.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Mrs. John D. Pope returned to AL
bany yesterday, after a visit here to
her sister, Miss Lula Hay.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Officer 666" is another Conan &
Harris success that has scored a tri-
umph fully as great as either The
Fortune Hunter" or "Get-Rich-Quick
Wallingford," also produced by this
famous duo of theatrical managers
whose following in the amusement
world have come to know that a play
Offering at their hands means genuine
entertainment. Opera House tonight
ADV ertisement.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Mr.. John Gossett, of Atlanta, was
mingling yesterday with friends in
Americus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Mrs. w D. Wells and Miss Margaret
Burton, of Smithyille, were shopping
in the city yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Mrs. Troy Simmons has entirely re-
covered from recent serious illness,
and has returned to her home from the
hospital.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

STOLEN-From my home on Fur
low street, a Shopleigh Special La
dies Bicycle; liberal reward for its
return. c, w. Collins. 2S-1w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Mrs. Howell B. Simmons left yestar-
day for Albany upon a visit of a day
or two.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30
Those Who Come and Go


New line Mesh Bags. S. A. Dan
ieIs.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

FOR SALE-First class young Jer-
sey mich COW. Phone FAB. 28-1w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Mrs. R. E. Howe, of DeSoto, was the
guest of Miss Persons while spending
yesterday here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Mr. Robert S. Pryor, residing near
Smithville was in the city yesterday
upon business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

FOR RENT-Two large and one
small unfinished room for light
housekeeping. Phone 769. 716 Church
st. 29-2t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

FOR RENT-Four unfinished con-
Meeting upstairs rooms; private bath
room. Apply SOC Lee St, or Phone
AIS. 30-4t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30
"ant Ads

HOT WATER BOTTLES, Syringes,
Sick Room Supplies; We have the
best goods and price. Rembert's.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Mr. T. F. Moody, of Cuthbert, was
en.ong the visitors spending yesterday
in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Mrs. Edmund Oliver and sister, Mrs.
David jennings, of Plains, were que 3ts
yesterday of Mrs. E, J. McGehee, at her
home here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

FOR SALE - Registered Jersey
COW; four gallons rich milk; coming
ing in April Apply W. G. Hearn. ct
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

CHICKENS FOR SALE-White and
Buff Orpingtons and White Leghorns:
will sell cheap. Mrs. C. c. Hawkins.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Messrs. C. A. Conyers and J. D
Lashbrook, of Owensboro, KY, are
visitors in Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Mr.. j. d. Valentine, of Clayton, Ala,
spent yesterday in the city, coming
upon business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

A FEW CHOICE BREEDERS left
of my heavy laying strains of Indian
Runner Ducks, White Leghorns mud
Notified Anc0nas. Address Burrell
richards.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Mr. Will D. Hollowell, of Montgom
cry, was in the city yesterday upon
matters of business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

For proof of the tremendous triumph
of Officer 666" Messrs. Conan & Har-
ris point to the fact that it has been
accorded a full seasons run at their
Gaity theatre, New York City, and the
Geo NJ. Cohan Grand Opera House,
Chicago Opera House tonight.-Advt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

FOR RENT-Four room residence
on Church street. Apply to Mrs. E.
] MCGEE. 25-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Messrs. John Cooke and Will How
ard, of DeSoto, were in Americas yes
to-day
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Rev. Joseph A. Ansley of Ocilla
spent yesterday here with his parents
Judge and Mrs. ]. A. Ansley.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Mr.. 0. NJ Hill, of Waycross, was in
the city yesterday upon matters OF
business.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

DOG MEDICINES - Dog Biscuit
Rembert's Drug Store.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Mr. Henry p. Everett, local agent
for the Seaboard, went to Savannah
yesterday upon a short business trip
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

7. J. WALLIS, Cash Grocery Store;
see for yourself; new stand; Lee ST,
near Well. 1-26-2Gt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

FOR SALE - Pure old fashioned
.buckwheat; with good Georgia syrup,
nothing better. Harold Brothers.
.261w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Miss Kaylor and Miss Nina Kaylor,
residing near Leslie, were visitors here
yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

Misses Mamie Brown and Addie Tay-
Tor left last night for New York, via
Savannah, whence they will sail this
afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-01-30

and makes life worth living; the ideal
medicine for both old and young.
Sold and guaranteed by your Drug
gifts; 25c and soc.
LOST-Pair of white kid gloves; can
be used only by the owner. Finder
please return to this Office for re-
ward. 30-1w
| FOR SALE - Registered Jersey
COW; four gallons rich milk coming
ing in April Apply W. G. Hearn. ct
CHICKENS FOR sALE-White and
Buff Orpingtons and White Leghorns.
will sell cheap. Mrs. C. c. Hawkins
FOR RENT-Four room residence
on Church street. Apply to Mrs. E.
J McGee. 25-tf
T. J. WALLIS, Cash Grocery Store;
see for yourself; new stand; Lee St,
near Well. 1-26-2Gt
FOR SALE - Pure old fashioned
buckwheat; with good Georgia syrup,
nothing better Harold Brothers.
26-1w
A FEW CHOICE BREEDERS left
of my heavy laying strains of Indian
Runner Ducks, White Leghorns mud
Notified Anc0nas. Address Burreu
Richards.
DOG MEDICINES - Dog Biscuit.
Rembert's Drug Store.
STOLEN-From my home on Fur
low street a shopleigh Special La
dies Bicycle; liberal reward for its
return. c. w. Collins. 2S-1w
FOR RENT-Two large and one
small unfinished room for light
housekeeping. Phone 769. 716 Church
st. 29-2t
FOR SALE-One two-horse team and
wagon; cheap. c. j. Clark. 19-tf
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-12-10
MOUNT OLIVE.

Mt. Olive. Dec 9.-Rev Jno. Cul-
bertson, Of Marion. visited relatives
here last week.
Mrs. Minerva Hill spent last week
with her son, Mr.. J. Broadus Hill, OF
Ware Shoals.
Mr.. A. E. Hill. of Cold Point, visited
IN this section last week.
MIR. and Mrs. J. G. Wells spent Sun
day at the homo Of Mr. Wylic Wells
of the Fork section.
Mr.. w. Harold Washington left Sat
urday for Dillon where he has ac-
cepted position, teaching.
Mr.. Joel w. Moore visited his daugh
ter, Mrs. w. l.. Cooper, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. c. Martin spent
Sunday at Mr.. w. W. Coopcr's.
Mr.. G. w. w. Washington visited his
sister-n law, Mrs. Jno. II. Washing
ton, Tuesday, at Piedmont, who has
been sick for some time.
Miss Thclma Wells returned home
last Thursday from Coronaca, whore
she has been visiting her grand-pa,-
cnts, Mr., and Mrs. Jno Wells.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-12-10
Fannie Watts Young.

Fannie Watts Young. daughter OF
the late William and IIugcnia Young,
died at her home in Bushnell, Ella.
Nov. 2Sth, 1913. She was born in
lAurcns county, near Rcnno. Jan 9th,
1877 and moved with her parents TO
Sumter county, Fla, in the fall OF
1881. She was married to q. G. Wins
low OF Kentucky, Jan. 2Sth, 1897. She
is survived by her husband one son
and three daughters, her mother. Mrs.
Eugcnia Young, sister, Mrs. w. II.
Snow, OF Bushnell, and The following
brothers: b. i. Young, Of Bushnell.
Fla; j. w. Young, Tampa. Fla: r..
{. Young, Santicoy, Cal: f.. f. Young.
Ogden, Utah, and Il half brother, sam
W. Young, of Little Mountain, S. G.
Her father died - years ago.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-12-10
500 Reward. GIOO

Thc readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there Is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
Decn able to cure in all its stages. and
that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
Is inc only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh be-
ing constitutional disease, requires
a constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure Is taken Internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation OF the disease,
ana giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in It's
curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that It
rails to cure. Send for list Of testi-
monials.
Address: f. J. Chenny & Co., Tole-
do, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggist, 75c.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-12-10
WATTS MILLS

Watts Mill, Dec. S.-Wc are very glad
to welcome Rev. W. II. Lewis back
again in our midst as pastor OF the
NJ e. church He began his new years
work Sunday and preached very i'm
prcssivc sermon on The Higher Life
Rev. G. G. IIcdgcpcth filled his reg
nlar appointment Sunday night, and
preached from tho subject Love,
CourtShip and Marriage. We arc
very glad to say that our Sunday
schools are moving along nicely and
increasing in both number and finance
Our Sunday School children are an
ticipating very pleasant time at the
Christmas entertainment which will
be held at this place on Christmas
eve night, Dec. 2lth
We arc glad to see Miss Marvc
l'ownlcc, who has been sick for SOW
cral days able to be out again.
Mr.. Billie Burns from Clinton visit
cd relatives here Saturday and Sun
day
Mrs. j. ~ Word and children. who
have been spending a week with rcla-
tivcs in Clinton, returned home Sun
day after very pleasant visit.
Mr.. w. +. Burns went to Woodruff
Sunday.
Mr.. John Martin, from this place,
who has recently undergone an opcra-
ton at the City Hospital, is getting on
nicely.
Mrs. l.. b. Ivy is now spending a
while with relatives in Enorec.
MIR. and Mrs w. II. lIellams and
little daughter, Edith, from Laurcns
Mill, visited at the home Of Mr. II. II.
Donaldson last week.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. J. A.
Marlor, who has been right sick is
botter.
Mr.. r. II. Lambert is now on the
sick list.
Mr.. j. II. Davis and family will move
to Lydia mill today.
Mr.. Jack Cothran will move TO
Woodruff soon.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-12-10
HEARD FROM AFTER.
YEARS OF SILENCE
Brother Of Union Patricide Writes AZ.
ter Long Absence.


Union, S. c., Dec. "a letter was
received last week by a prominent
Jonesrille citizen from Roland Cole
man, brother Of Harry Coleman who
was convicted Of killing his father at
the last term of court, giving instruc-
ions as to his fathers estate. This
son left G~inany years ago, and
mad not been heard from for several
years. Those who have seen the let
ter express the firm conviction, that it
was written by Roland Coleman. This
gentleman who received the letter is
satisfied it was written by Roland
! Coleman The letter omitting the
name Of the addrcssce, is as follows:
Denver Colorado, Nov. II, 1913.
Dear Mir. ----As Won arc
the last man | saw from Jonesvillc.
s. G., | will write you few lines
This leaves INC we'll but not satisfied
since seeing what | have in the pa
pers. | want Cousin John Kendrick
| to take charge OF my part Of the
| land and my part Of the money and
take care of 1t for me and pay him
self for his trouble. Mr.. -, myself
and two other fellows will start on a
trip to Australia in two or three days
and we will be gone at least three
years. Tell John l[cndrick if he
doesn't hear from me in four years
| that he can have my land and money
to do as he pleaces with. don't
want Harry to have any of my part
after doing like he has. When left
home, John Kendrick did something
for me that never will forget. 1t
was something that my own folks
would not do for me-. Mr.. -
left Roanoke Va and went to Ohio.
have been in several states since
| that. | would come home If it was
not for this trip. The boys that am
going with have got a bunch Of mon
cy 1t will not cost me anything to
take the trip Tell John that may
draw on him for some money some
time. MIR. -- do not think | will
ever sec the old home again but will
write again if | live. would like to
have letter from you but cannot
tell where We will stop, so will close
Yours truly.
Roland Coleman"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-12-10
NEWS FROM JONES.
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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-12-10
WOMEN SUBJECT TO
KIDNEY TROUBLES

beg to say that | have been a con
slant sufferer with severe pains in my
Dack and was on the verge OF nervous
prostration resulting from kidney trou-
Die and other complications. 4 friend
or mine recommended DIR. kimcr's
SWamp-koot as a sure cure for these
troubles. Acting upon her advice |
began taking Swamp-Root and began
to improve before | had finished the
first bottle J continued its use until
| mad taken several bottles and con
tinucd to Improve until | was com
plctely cured. am happy to say that
| am as well as any woman on earth
and have been so for the past nine
years, thanks to Dr. tliiImer's swamp
Root, and chccrfully recommend it
to all who suffer from kidney troubles.
Very truly,
MRS. ALVA BAXTER,
i07 Cypress St. Orange. Texas.
Subscribed and sworp to before ne
this 2lst day Of March, 1912.
John J. Bali,
Notary Public.
LETTER TO DIR. KILMER & co.,
BNGHAMTON, n. Y.
Prove What Swamp.Root VIII DO For
You.
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co..
Binghamton, n. Y, for sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
VIII also receive a booklet of valuable
information telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure
and mention the Laurcns Weekly Ad-
vertiscr. Regular ilftycent and one
dollar size bottle for sale at all drug
stores.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1913-12-10
CHI HRIST M
FLO u R
Buy Your Flour At The
BIG STORE

Henry Clay Flour, Cupids
High Patent Flour, Cupids
Twins Self Rising Flour,
Colonial Superlative Patent
Flour, White Satin Patent
Flour, Washington Patent
Flour, Standard A. Patent
Flour, Harvest Queen Flour.
All good first class Flours.
Give us your Flour Trade.
Trade at the Big Store and
get value for your money.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-03-11
fIREMEN'S CASE
TAKEN UP TODAY
lllitr,iols mest b New yelk
City Under ih0 Eitman iet.
WILL ADJUST wAsE DISPUTE

Two Weeks VII, % NEEDED, Il isI
Thought, to Hear Both Sides Of the
Controversy - eoard's Decision
Must Be Rendered BY April 2 and
From lts judgment There Can
ee No Appeal. ~
New York. March 10.--Hearing in
the dispute between the railroad fire.
men OF So eastern railroads and their
employees began at 10 O'Clock today
At the waldorf.Astoria. The hearing
10 before three arbitrators and is held
under the Erdman act. ELISHA Lee,
chairman Of the conference commit
tee OF the railroads, which could not
agree with the flremen's committee
on changes in pay and hours, ID the
chief representative Of the railroads
and presented that side Of the dis
pute. w. 8. Carter. president Of the
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Firemen
ana Enginemen, performed q similar
duty for the men. II Ii thought that
1t least two weeks will be needed to
hear both sides.
The board. which was named after
prolonged negotiations between the
conference committee OF managers Of
the roads and . committee represent
ing the Brotherhood Of Locomotive
Firemen and Enginemen. consists Of
w. w. Atterbury. vice president Of
the Pennsylvania railroad. AlDert
Phillips, third vice president Of the
1remenS organization. and william
L. Chambers Of Washington. formerly
chief Justice Of the International court
at Samoa and o member of the Span
Ish treaty claims commission. Mr..
Chambers was named by government
ofiiials designated in the Erdman law
as the third or neutral member OF the
board. after the representatives u
the firemen and the roads had failed
TO agree upon . man.
The decision Of the board must be
rendered by April :. and from II there
can be no appeal. Tho dispute ho
been in progress more than . yeoE,
and It one time last nonHh, throuSA
the failure q he two PARTIES % agree
upon . method q arbitration. threat.
ened 10 result h strike q the nre-
mon Of the eastegn roaAe, serving Z
territory populated by ge.Ae0. 80 Per
sons. The hremea had voted almast
unanimously in favor. Of . strike u
their demand for arbitration BY Z
board OF three members under the
Erdman act was not granted. while
the roads held out for arbitration BY
q board OF six or seven members,
such AZ had few months before ad.
iusted q similar dispute between the
roads and their engineers.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-03-11
} = q = - = = = q = 4. = q 4
, MISSIONARY oocIGTIgo 4
, + E + + + !. + + 4. + + 4
Church Of Christ

Church Of Christ
Tho Woman's Missionary society OF
the Church Of Christ met at the home
Of Mrs. Brown, North Mulberry St.,
Friday afternoon, March z. with a full
attendance.
The SUBJECT for study was Training
the Children for the Church and Mis-
sion Service"
Miss Florence veatch az leader, pre-.
sented the following program:
Scripture Lesson-Miss veatch.
Lords Prayer repeated by society,
The child In our Midst"-Miss
Veatch.
The Children in Other Lands.
Mrs. Earleywine.
"Childron in the Sabbath School,
Mrs. Bell.
Solo. Little Black Me"-Evelyn
Carpenter.
Influence Of the c. w. B. M. on
Children"-N-s. Cox.
The Children In the Home and
Home Church"-Mrs. Carpenter.
Quartette' II Shall be Satisfied
Mesdames Critchfeld and Whiting
ton and Misses Mont and Williams.
The meeting closed with the Miz
pah benediction.
Refreshments were served during
the social hour which followed By
Mesdames Banning, Brown, and San
derson.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-03-11

'Aowery Of NE. Vernon. and six daush-
ters. Mrs. Caroline Ssum Of Amsden.
Ohio. Mrs. Mary r.. Cochran Of Mt.
vs.non, Mrs. Margaret Young Of
Greer, Mrs. }. c. Shellenbarger Of Mt.
Vernon. Ers. Hose Of Cleveland and
Mrs. Trumbo II Michigan. The fun
eral At the shel'enbargsr home at S9s
East Burgess shoet Wednesday after.
noon 1t . o'clock, Rev. John T. Black.
ofnciatins. Interment in Mound View
cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-03-11
Arm
Fractured While Exercising
n The 7. N. c. 4 Gym

While going through some stunts
at the Y. M. G. A. Saturday afternoon
Charles Cassil fell and fractured the
large bone on his left forearm. lie
was exercising on an apparatus when
his hold slipped and he fell. missing
the mat He was accompanied to the
Office Of physician by other gym
nasts, who were practicing on the fiooi
at the time, and the fracture was re
duced.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-03-11
INQUIRY UNDER WAY {:
Relations Between the Railroads and
Private Car Companies.

Washington. March 10.-The inter-
state commerce commission has just
instituted an investigation into the
operation of private car companies
that IL regarded as one OF the most
important ever undertaken by the fed
eral body. The United States Steel
corporation, the Standard OIL conf
pany, the big packers and brewers
and fruit growers associations. all
operating private cars. are concerned.
The primary purpose OF the inquiry
10 to determine the relations that
exist between the railroads Of the
United States and the private car
companies.
The commission has already devel-
oped the fact that there are no less
than 1900 private car companies in
the United States which, by lease or
other arrangements. obtain revenue
from the railroads.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-03-11
DOPE FIEN0 HELD
Gave Chorus Girl . Morphine "ehes'
"a Relieve Pain and She Dies.

SovO SssSs ~ ~''' - WV P'''''~
70 Relieve Pain and She Dies.
Savannah. Ca. March 10.--MisA
Marian Leonard, Q chorus girl In the
"Around the Clockr company, II dend
a. the result OF an infection Of NOR.
phine into her leg. s Ike Silva, we'll
known man about town. 10 being hold
pending an investigation. Miss Bessie
Corey. also a member Of the chorus,
witnessed the injection. The young
woman and Silva had repaired to q
rooming house for = late supper after
the show. Miss Leonard is said to
have been suffering with her hip,
Silva, who is dope fend, offered to
give her shot to Base the pain. The
giri appeared all right after the In.
lection, but when nor companion a.
tempted to rouse her the following
morning she was unconscious. The
girl died later ,naa hospital. Silva
admits giving the girl the opiate, but
says there was not enough morphine
In the injection to "cause = sensation
In . baby"