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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-01
WANTS WILSON To
co AFTER BANKERS
Sen. TiIIman Urges Law to Stop
Manipulation of Finance at
Crop Moving Time.

WASHINGTON, Aug. declaring
that the time has now come when. the
federal government should adopt rad
ical measures TO prevent the money
stringency which annually accom-
panies the crop movement, Sen. Till
man. of South Carolina, Friday urged
Pres. Wilson TO assume the initiative
IL legislation for hat purpose.
He told the president that strin-
gency was artificial. forced by bank
ers whom ne characterized as Fin
ancial pirates He suggested that
immediate action was imperative.
~ told Pres. Wilson" said the SEN
ator, after leaving the executive Of
fees. that it was a disgrace to the
nation hat such things were permit
ted to happen. I asked him TO con-
slider some remedy. 1 LAY no defin-
lite particular plan in view. What
think should be is for the president
to have some economist of national
repute investigate the manipulation
of finance which is the underlying
cause and then prepare a bill which
will strike at the root of the evil.
Il told the president if necessary
we could tack additionl legislation on
the tariff bill as an amendment and
thus secure immediate action. And
I tol him further that we of the ma
jority in the senate were willing to
work fourteen hours a day to bring
the relief hat is needed in the
country at large.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-01

ions of the ex-bull moosers and the
citizens party organ were freely eX-
pressed, and the action of the com
mitteemen stamped a. fiat reputation
of the party's declaration of last fall
for a full city ticket now regardless
Of the action of any other party"
The socialists campaign plans were
made at a meeting attended by 90
members at Carpenters hall Thurs
day night, when a city organization
was effected. ]. w. Palmateer was
elected chairman, and j. f. McClave
and Michael BondOr secretary and
treasurer.
Palmateer, Dana Cook, David Beel-
er. McClave and Samuel Weaver were
named on the platform committee and
a steering committee, consisting of
the city chairman, secretary and
treasurer. with Weaver, Francis Wal
den, William Ruben and j. Varga
was named.
The convention to nominate the Of
fcers was set for Aug. Is.
Arrangements were made also to
hold the party's sixth annual picnic at
Battell park. MiShawaka, Aug. 3. FL
bells band will furnish music. Carl
d. Thompson, former city clerk of
Milwaukee, and stephen NJ. Reynolds
Of Terre Haute Will speak.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-01

have been coming into eastern cities
of people who claim they were fraud
ulently relieved Of money for lots in
Oklahoma.
The Booster" car was in South
Bend late last fall. The car was side
tracked for two weeks in the Grand
Trunk yards while the occupants pre-
sumably piled their trade in the city
and in surrounding country. As yet.
however, no complaints have been
heard in the city. An effort was made
Thursday night TO determine whether
any South Bend people had been ap-
preached by the Boosters. Real
estate men of the city were asked but
all reported they had either not heard
Of the Boosters or that no sales
had come TO their ears. No complaint
as yet has been filed with any author
tiles.
1t is alleged that many fasteners
bought lots for which they paid $3.50.
paying $50 down and agreeing to pay
$40 a month. Upon investigation the
lots were found TO be not worth more
than s25. The p%ostOfice department
in Philadelphia has been asked TO
open an Investigation.
Two men, w. +. Gorsuch and Victor
Rauch, who were in the Booster
Car. were arrested at Philadelphia.
They Will get a hearing Monday.
While the a was in South Bend Il
bore two huge banners. one the
oklahoma Boosters" and the other
read Oklahoma, the Pittsburgh Of
the West.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-01
SOUTH BENDS NEXT MAYOR"
WIFI THE VARIOUS CANDIDATES For TIE MAYOR.
Atty NOMINATION.

live by: "1f at first you don't succeed.
try. try again"
IF l don't land this time said Mr..
Kyser, I'll try again
The kyser family wants him 10 be
mayor.
My little boy Howard was out all
morning giving out hand bills for my
speech in River Park" said he. He
tells 'em all. That's my papa. come
Out and hear him. He's the best man
in the world"
Family il For Him.
Mrs. Kyser is with him also. At
this point the candidate depressed to
tell me something OF the terms Of
partnership that exist in the kyser
household. The arrangement, as he
sketched IL. met my entire approval.
He brings home his pay envelope
and turns il over 10 Mrs. kyser. She
knows as well how TO spend IL and
better how 10 save IL than he does.
he said. II il Is a question OF business
he submits IL 10 Mrs. kyser. II il is
a question OF dress he submits il 10
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-01

Mrs. Kyser. And he abides by her
decision.
If / wanted a new suit I'd talk il
over with Mrs. Kyser,' said he. and
If h said buy a gray suit, I'd buy a
gray suit.
she is with me in this fight too
he went on. but Mrs. Kyser says il
we are not the right mar 10 be mayor
we don't want 10 be mayor
Their Mr.. kyser proceeded TO prove
TO me that he vas the right man to
he mayor. He was the logical COM
promise candidate. He was the can
didate Of the working man. He be-
lOnged to the dinner pail brigade. He
has a lot Of reforms and surprises up
his sleeve that Will make il worth
the city's while 10 elect him.
At this point Frank Gilmer, in
whose Office ! had the interview.
hitched his chair a little closer to the
table and added his voice TO the ar
gument. Mr.. Gilmer told me in soft.
persuasive. southern accents. why ne
CONTINUED ON PAGE 16)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-01

CHICAGO, Aug. 1.-"American
people will scarcely know the
taste of meat ten years from
now" declared ]. I. Russell.
president OF the National Master
Butchers Association at the an
nual picnic Of Chicago butchers
Meat sales over the nation
have dropped off from 80 to 45
per cent within the last three
years because il is getting so that
only the wealthy will be in a pO-
sition TO buy meat by 1923. The
scarcity Of livestock is the reason.
Farmers refuse to raise cattle
because the cost of production
is so great and as a result feed
ers demand more money for their
stock.
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-01
MAY INVESTIGATE BANK
ATTACK ON u. S. BONDS

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1-Imme-
diate investigation Of Sec'y Of the
Treasury McAdOO's charges that New
York banks are cOnspiring 10 depress
Unit deStates two per 81 bonds 20
a~ntagOnize the administration cur
rency reform program. was proposed
in a house resolution represented by
Rep. Neeley, OF Kansas.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-01

NARRAGANSETT PIER. r. l..
Aug. 1.-Stories Of gay masqueraders.
some of the women clad in rare turk
ish costumes. ~trooping from the Point
Judith Country club at dawn Over-
Swallowed the mystery of the $780,
600 jewel robbery in the society col
ony Friday.
Few jewels were worn at the party.
which was given by Malxom Steven
son, for the lack of wealth was
eclipsed only by the lack of conven-
tional dress. The latest in ankle
adOrnments was introduced by 10
young women. however. wore ankle
watches.
The search for the missing jewels
OF Mrs. Mary Hartman Rumsey and
Mrs. John II. Hanan shifted Friday to
New York and Boston. A close watch
vas being kept here, but detectives
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-01
BOARD
TO R~E0RGANlZE
}. T.. Nen Expected TO BE Made Pres
ident-Hubbard Takes His Seat.

The first meeting Of the new board
Of deucation was 10 be held ( o'clock
Friday afternoon for the purpose of
organization. Little business outside
of formality of electing officers is eX-
pected TO be taken up.
Arthur L. Hubbard. well known
attorney. son and partner OF Judge
Hubbard. recently appointed by May
or GOetz, will be the new member OF
the board. He will succeed James
NJ. Thumb n r%etires. Thumb has
been treasurer OF the board during
the past year.
Although Il was not certain, il
seemed probable hat j. +. Neff. pres
ent secretary. would become presi-
dent Of the board in the re-organi-
zation TO-DAY. succeeding Geo. Knob
lock. who has held the ofice during
the past year. if the practice Of fol-
lowing the seniority rule IS followed
in the election.
Miss Mable ArhuCkle. Of Columbus.
O.. whom the board offered the po-
sition OF art instructor in the high
school, has notified the board of her
acceptance. She will take charge OF
the work in the fall. succeeding Fan
ME Dyke. who resigned recently 20
take up work IN Decatur. Ill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-01

were making an effort to locate the
stolen gems in one of the larger
cities. They believe that two men and
a woman were involved in the rob-
berry.
Mrs. Rumsey has practically aban-
doned hope of having her jewels re-
stored to her. Mrs. Hanan, however.
declared that she still had hope, as
INC woman's conscience would per-
NIT her TO keep the jewels long"
Rumsey Friday placed the value of
the gems taken from his wife's room
at nearer $12O, 600 than $4,000, as
first reported. The rope of pearls
taken, he said. could have been dupli-
Gated three years ago for $50, 600,
but Rumsey said he was confident a
similar necklace could not be pur-
chased for hat amount at the pres
ent time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-01

Mary Boyle O'Reilly secures first
and only exclusive interview given out
by her upon her return to the United
States this week-Description of
noted Floradora girl as she looks and
acts today.
(EDTTOR'S NOTE-When Evelyn
Nesbit Thaw. returning TO the United
tied states "A day o. two ago, to APP
pear on the stage, the press agents
gave out various interviews intended
to help the box Office receipts. But
TO Mary BayIe O'ReiIIy Mrs. Thaw
gave her only interview--tOld frankly
what she thought when Miss O'Reilly
asked her just as frankly: Does Ii
pay?"
BY MARY BOYLE O'REILLY.
NEW YORK. Aug. 1.--Evelyn Mes
bit. center and incentive of the world
famous Thaw scandal, greeted me
with a prime little nod. Her trans
parent orange muslin gown empha-
sized a girlish figure, slight to the
point of fraility. No longer incon-
testably beautiful, her hazel eyes
large and long. her piquant, carefree
face now subtly defiant, give her still
a beauty of the %fOotlights and the
studio.
The Breevort's hotels open win
dOws admitted current of humid air.
Across the street the July sun smote
holly on a gilded sign reading Work
ing Women's Protective Association"
You see, I've come back TO where
/ should have started she said.
Goodness wnows l have been
through a great deal, lived a great
many tremendous experiences. And
I've learned this:
Woman Must Work.
In order to do anything properly
a woman must work, she cannot just
play. The trouble with Broadway is
that it looks like a playground to
the young girl from Oshkosh or Kali
amaZoO. As a matter Of fact, with
the illusion Of childhood still upon
one, il is impossible to realize, i'm
possible for the young girl to see,
things as they really are. knowledge
comes only through experience. And
then il is usually too latei"
Pausing, Miss Nesbit laughed, not a
pleasant laugh. although the red lips
disclosed two rows of pearly teeth.
Grace of carriage and exaggerated
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-01
BEING ONE OF \
BY NIARGARET b

III I'LL
Nelson IL. Kyser, democratic can
didate for the nomination for mayor
was the third on my list OF mayoralJy
ellglbles or n~on-eligibles as l, in my
sovereign right as a VOteleSS woman.
may eventually decide.
Mr.. kyser paid me a high cOmpli-
ment right at the beginning. He as
sumed that my good opinion was well
worth having and started right in to
convince me that he ought TO be
mayor.
He brought Out his facts. He mar
shalled his arguments. He stood on
his platform. L found myself agreeing
10 everything he said.
Mr.. kySer wants TO be mayor. He
says SO frankly.
I made up my mind when left the
city hS1ll at the end OF my term as city
clerk mat I'd like 10 come back some
time as mayor said he. Thus are
the seeds OF aspiration sown.
There's a familiar old maxim that
Mr.. Kyser believes is a good rule TO
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-01
BREWERS BIG HORSES
DIDN'T RUN OVER HIM
Sunday Song Fails TO Fit As 1t Was
Auto Truck That Hit Edward.

Charging that his head was badly
crushed and that he sustained other
severe bodily injuries when an auto
mobile truck Of the Muessel Brew
ing Co. struck him as he was riding
his bicycle OF Division St. Edward
Lesniewicz has filed suit in the SUI
perior court for $1,000 damages
against the company.
The accident occurred on June IS.
according 10 the complaint. Lesnie-
wicz charges the driver OF the truck
speeding at more than 20 miles an
hour when il crashed into him. He
charges that the driver failed TO give
any warning by sounding a horn or
bell Of his approach
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-01
HAS MAN ARRESTED FOR
ASSAULT IN DECEMBER

Roy Erler was arrested Friday on
a charge OF assault and battery on
William Cannon. He will be tried
Saturday afternoon in Justice Hide
brands court. Erler is charged with
having struck Cannon during a
quarrel which occurred last December
In club rooms above S11 S. Michigan
st.
Cannon did not appear to make
any complaint, however, against Erler
until recently.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-01
DIAZ Is ELECTIONEERlN6
BEFORE LEAVING COUNTRY

LOS ANGELES. Cal. Aug. That
Gen. Felix Diaz IS trying 10 get the
support OF Gen. Luis Torres and Gen.
Geronimo TrevinO in his candidacy
for president is the belief here. fol-
lowing a conference between Diaz and
Torres.
Diaz leaves for san Francisco Fri
day night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-01
OKLAHOMA BOOSTERS
NOW UNDER ARREST
Thought That They Are the
Same Ones Who Paid South
Bend a Two Weeks Visit
Last Fall.

Was anybody in South Bend stung
BY the oklahoma Boosters?
The Oklahoma Boosters" are a
contingent Of realty men who have
been touring the country in a gaudily
furnished car selling lots in Okla
homa. 1t is alleged the Boosters
have collected more than Il, 1000, 600
throughout the country. Complaints
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-01
EVERY CANDIDATE
MAKING HAY NOW
Several Meetings Held Thurs
day Night While Three More
Are Scheduled For Various
Places Tonight.

POLITICAL MEETINGS TODAY.
Joyce-Mass meeting at Turner
hall.
Weidler-Muessel. Perley and
Franklin schools. and noon meet
ing at BiTdsell factOry.
kyser-ltiver Park school.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-01

ATLANTIC CITY. y. IA Cupid's
bureau is to be opened on the board
walk. IL will be a place where BASH
ful bachelors and eligible maidens
may become acquainted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-01
MITCHELL is NOMINATED

NEW YORK. Aug. John p.
Mitchell. collector Of the port of New
York. was nominated for mayor on
the fusion ticket by the fusion com
mittee OF 107 shortly before $50
o'clock this morning.
Mr.. Mitchell received - votes 20
% for Charles :. Whitman. district
attorney OF New York county.
The nomination OF Mr.. Mitchell aft
erwards was made unanimous.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-01
SOUTHAMPTON.

SOUTHAMPTON. - The biggest
liner. ImperatOr, Is on her way 20 New
York with over 700 first cabin pas
sengers the largest list ever carried
by a liner.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-01
DYNAMITE FOUND
IN ONE Of THE
CALUMET MINES

Reports That Men Intended to
Destroy Portage Lake Bridge
Leads to the Arrest of Eight
Strikers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-08-01

Bull moose workers were stirred 10
renewed efforts Thursday by the at
tack on the party ticket by certain
members Of the progressive city COM
mittee who had since affiliated with
the citizens movement. Caustic opin-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-12-26

with n savage wrath against the pit
into which she had fallen after her
arduosls efforts.
Amt that the lest lGck!'
Cassidy. do you know this woman?"
asked Burke.
Sure do" came the placid answer.
shes little Aggie Lynch-con wom-
an, from Buffalo-twO years for black
mail-did her time at Burnsing."
For little time there was silence.
the while Burke sat staring at the
averted face of the girl. Then he set
his features grimly. rose from his
chair and walked to position directly
in the front of the girl. who still re-
fused TO look in his direction.
ION the level. now" the inspector
demanded. when did you see Mary
Turner iast:"
Fairly this morning. We slept to-
cether last night because had the
willies. She blew the joint about half
past 10"
What's the use Of your lying to
me:"
$50 help me-" Aggie continued with
the utmost solemnity, Mary never
left the house all night Id swear
that's the truth on pile of Bibles 4
mile high
Have to be higher than that. Mary
Turner was arrested just after mid
night. Young woman. you'd better tell
all you know"
Il don't know thingr Aggie re-
torted.
Burke drew the pistol from his peck
ct and extended it toward the girl.
How long has she owned this gun?'
he said threateningly.
she didn't own it."
''Oh. then it's Garson'sr'
Il don't know whose it is Aggie re-
piled. Il never laid eyes on it till
now"
English Eddie was killed with this
gun last night Now. who did it?
Come on, now, Who did it,"
How should know? What do you
stink | am a fortune teller:'
Now. Aggie Lynch. you listen TO
me. Tell me what you know and I'll
see you make Il clean getaway. and
I'll slip you Il nice little piece of mon
ey too Now. what do you say
Il say you're Il great big stiff. What
do you think | am" Aggie wheeled
on the detective. Say. take me out of
here. Id rather bs in the cooler than
here with him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-12-26
Jury Declares That He Murdered
John Steen; Prisoner Is
Silent
From Saturdays Daily.
Especial to The Free Press. I

Especial to The Free Press.l
Blue Earth, Mimi, December 20
Chris Virgens was early this morning
found guilty of the murder of John
Steen, which crime was committed in
Martin county on the night of May
last. The jury returned verdict Of
guilty of murder in the first degree,
which means that Virgens will go
to state prison for life. Sentence
will be pronounced by Judge ]. II.
Quinn on Monday, December 80, at
two o'clock in the afternoon.
The jury retired last nignL at SAB
O'Clock, after listening to the arg'l-
ments presented by County Attorney
Dean for the state and Attorney A.
r. Allen for the defendant. The
twelve men reached a verdict at
about 3:15 this morning.
Virgens would not have a word to
say on the verdict. But very few
people were in the court room when
the verdict was rendered.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-12-26
Eagle Lake

J. Y. Compton drove to Mankato
Sunday evening.
Roy G.. Compton of St. Peter spent
Tuesday afternoon at home.
Henry Harlem and son Dean were
in Mankato one day last week.
Miss Hulda Jacobson and George
Morse drove to Mankato Monday.
Miss Nellie Reed spent Sunday
at the home of Mrs. Henry Harlem.
Lester Sheehan OF Lake Washing
ton was an Eagle Lake visitor Tues
day
Mr.. and Mrs w. Fl. Compton.
daughter Luella and son Clifford, and
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-12-26

Miss Ora Compton drove to Manka.
to Wednesday.
MIR. and Mrs. John Anderson and
family visited at the c. j. Wells
home Sunday
Miss Mabel Compton visited with
her uncle, w. II. Compton,, and
family Monday.
Henry Korgenson and sister have
moved into rooms over Cummins &
COmpany's store.
The NJ. w. \. lodge here gave Il
banquet Tuesday night at which f.
f. Ellsworth of Mankato spoke
Mrs. Arlo Millar, who has been
spending some time at the James
Millar home. left Tuesday afternoon
for Chatfield.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-12-26
ACT QUICKLY.
DELAY Has Been Dangerous IN Man


kato.
Do The right thing at the right
time.
Act quickly in time of danger.
In time of kidney danger Doans
X dney Pills are most effective.
rlenty of evidence of their worth.
Mrs Mary Damp, IA Adams ST.
.Mankato. Mimi. says: 81 had an
awful backache that bothered me
night and day The attacks were
always worse if | did any washing
or anv other work that obliged me
to bend over. also had had head
aches and dizzy spells. Dark spots
foated in front = my eyes and
had other aimen.s which left no
doubt in my mind that my kidneys
were weak. had been in this shape
from the spring until fall and il was
then that DOan's Kidney Pills were
brought to my attention. | used them
and could soon see change.
kept on and was cured. A few
months ago as the result of getting
wet, began to have pain in my
back AMI shoulders. A plaster did
me no good so | then got a box
of Doags Kidney Pills. They soon
rid me of the pain and | haven't
had sign of it since"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York. sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-Doans-and
take no other.-Advt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-12-26

81 shot Griggs," said the young man.
Demarest realized that his plea had
failed, but he made an effort to take
the admission at its face value.
Why" he demanded.
Because | thought he was a bur
glar."
"Oh. see" he said. in a tone of
conviction. Now, lets so back lit
tie. I.urke says you told him last
night that you had persuaded your
wife TO come over to the house and
join you there. Is thai right"
Yes"
Now. tell me. Dick. just what did
happen, won't you?"
There was no reply. and. after a
little interval. the lawyer resumed his
questioning.
Did this burglar come into the
room?"
Dick nodded an assent.
And he attacked you?"
There came another nod of affirma-
ton.
-hlti tIeic WAS Il
- "Yes"
And you shot him."
Eyes"
Then, where did you get the revol-
ver!'
Dick started to answer without
thought:
Why, grabbed it, Then. the sig
niticance of this crashed on his con-
seriousness, and he checked the words
trembling on his lips. 49," he said
with swift hostility in his voice. 80,
you're trying to trap me, too! You!
And you talk of friendship. | want
none Of such friendship"
But Burke would be no longer re-
strained.
You don't want to take us for fools.
young man." he said. and his big tones
rumbed harshly through the room. IF
you shot Griggs i'm mistake for bur-
glar why did you try to hide the fact?
Why did you pretend to me that you
and your wife were alone in the room
when you had that there with you, Ell?
Why didn't You call for help? Why
didn't you call for the police as any
honest man would naturally under
such circumstances:
Were trying to save you" the IA
Their pleaded TREMENDOUSLY.
Burke persisted in his vehement sys-
TEN of attack. Now. he again brought
out the weapon that had done Eddie
GriggS to death.
'Whered you get this gum" he
shouted.
81 won't talk any MORE" Dick an
swered simply. Il must see my wife
first" His voice became more aggres-
sive. Il want to know what you've
done to her"
Did she kill GriSgs?' Burke ques-
toned roughly.
Dick was startled out Of his calm.
NO. no. he cried. desperately.
"Then. who did," Burke demanded
sharply. who did,"
Il won't say any more until I've
talked with lawyer whom 1 can
trust" He shot vindictive glance
toward Demarest.
\ The father interviewed with piteous
eagerness.
Dick, if you know who killed this
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-12-26

ment Of values. Both reports were
opened when the commission met
.F'littie. the chairman Other. mem
bers of the comm ssion are George
Scherer and w. j. Morehart. At
torney A. r. Plan of the Consumers
Power company and Mayor Meyer
were present at the meeting.
The report of the board. made up
of John A. Johnson. f. NJ. Currier
and Frank Mahowald, to appraise
the land owned by the Consumers
Power company in Mankato reported
seven lots at valuc of $1,000.
The report submitted by Mr.. Jack
son follows: