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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-12-20

No one ever knows how many art
treasures village possesses until 1t
has been effectively bombarded.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-12-20

Don't count your mosquito bites be-
fore they are scratched.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-12-20

One might resort to substitutes for
bread but for the fact that the substi-
tuteS cost more than the bread.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-12-20

How lucky for the honey industry
that the busy little bee is impervious
to hay fever.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-12-20

America has given S26,000,000 for
the relief Of Europe's war victims, and
yet they say no nation over there likes
us.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-12-20

The most popular feature Of any
milk strike is the ending Of it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-12-20

No two men look exactly alike and
both are glad Of it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-12-20
Just received an excellent line of
mems ties for Christmas.
Smith Marsh Co.
PAINFUL COUGHS RELIEVED

DR.. Kings New Discovery is
soothing, healing remedy for coughs
and colds that has stood the test of
nearly fifty years. For that cough
that strains the throat and saps the
vitality try DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. The soothing pine balsams
and mild laxative ingredients soon
drive the cold from the system.
Have bottle on hand for winter
colds, Group, grippe and bronchial
affections. At your Druggists,
SOC. Q
health better and / believe l am on
the road to complete recovery, it is
just wonderful"
EDGEF1ELD COUNTY.
Edgefeld, Penn & Holstein.
Cold Springs, H Ernest Quarles.
Edgefeld, R F D No 9, J. H.
Reel.
Johnston, Johnston Drug Com
pany.
Modoc, G c Mcdaniel.
Parksville, Robertson u Com
pany.
Plum Branch, J WI Bracknell &
Son.
Plum Branch, K F D No 2, E P
Winn & Bro.
Trenton, G w Wise.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1916-12-20

Don't fail to see our line of Hol:-
lay Books. Books make nppro-
I w. E. Lynch 6 Co.
q WANTED: Turkeys, chickens,
Rgs and butter. Any quantity.
highest cash prices. Information
aSuliy given. Thomson's, 2l5-
'ft6 ST., Augusta, Ga.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29
union SERVICE AT
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
TOMORROW; SERVICE
ALSO AT ALL SAINTS
EPISCOPAL

Thanksgiving will be appropriately
observed in Lakeland tomorrow. the
majority of the business houses being
closed for the entire day or at least
half of the day. There will be a SER
vice of praise at the Presbyterian
church when the churches of the city
will join in union service at 10
o'clock, the sermon to be preached by
Rev. Wallace Wear. To this service
the entire public is cordially invited.
The day will be holiday in bust
ness circles and everybody will spend
the day being thankful, and enjoying
good dinner; many will go hunting;
others will attend the football game
and as many as possible will be out
enjoying the out of doors-a pleasant
possibility in this land of sunshine and
flowers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29
ELKS MEMORIAL
SfKlIjf TO Be
HELD SUNDAY

The annual memorial services of
the Elks' Lodge will be conducted
Sunday afternoon in the lodge room
,at $3.50 o'clock to which the pub
lie is invited. The Following will be
the program:
Introductory March-Mrs. G. ].
Holcombe.
Opening Ceremonies Officers of
the Lodge.
Solo-"Face to Face" (Herbert
Johnson, Miss Elizabeth Pritchett
Memorial Address-Col. Edwin
Spencer, Jr.
Instrumental = dIu b e { rau m e
dreams of Love-, Uiszp), Miss
Margaret Howard.
Solo-"Lead Kindly Light" Cd.
Pugh Evans), Miss Ann Cardwell.
Closing ceremonies, officers and
members
Piano - aveleria Rusticana.
Mrs. J. G. Holcombe.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29
won,
MAY your next road be paved with
fun"

won,
May your next road be paved with
fun"
Tea towels for the bride to use had
been provided by the hostess and the
young men we're asked to hem them.
Their efforts brought forth bursts of
laughter from the girls present.
Music added much to the pleasure
of the occasion, Misses Ann Cardwell
and Elizabeth Pritchett giving vocal
numbers; Miss Mary Grower and
Mrs. Roscoe Skipper gave vocal duet
and Mrs. Skipper and Mr.. Spessard
Holland played an instrumental duet.
An elaborate salad course, consist
ing of fruit salad, creamed chicken'
sandwiches, pickles, waters, fruit cake
and tea were served.
Those who enjoyed Miss Growers
delightful hospitality were Misses
Laura Southland, Helen Conibear'
Mary Jackson, Mildred Youngs, Mil
dred Hampton, Ada Padrick, Pauline
Nisbet Ann Cardwell, ElizaDeth
Pritchett. Della May Marshall, Ruin
skipper, Dorothy Bates, Reta Phll-
Inns Mrs. O. T. Yonge, Mrs. Il. n.
Skipper, Messrs Carl Kern Will
Sammon. IIayman Hull Edgar
Thompson, Clyde Trammell, Freu
Benford, w. T. Cleveland, W. l.
King. George Moore, TRULY osteeh'
IOrme Robb, Ray Weeks FRANK
Thompson, Dixon. Eugene Edwards
Eeorge Southland, Jr., ana II. ~
Skipper, Jr.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29
LAKELAND PLAYS
KISS|NNEE
TOMORROW

The Lakeland High School football
team will play their last game of foot
ball for 1916 on Thanksgiving Day.
They are in fine fettle and this time
they will conquer.
This is purely High School team
and its members cannot play unless
they pass the ordeal of all the teach
ers as to department and study. The
people of Lakeland can boast of a
good many things but where can any
one get up better boast than this
set of football some of whom, prior
to September, never saw game and
only one ever having played, yet by
pluck, perseverance and splendid
coaching have actually won "a out Of
1877 points.
kissimmee is also in good condition
and the game will be very interesting.
One of the boys said that he wished
500 people would come out to see him
play!
Outside of the fact that all teams
need roofing" and plenty of it, they
also need the hearty support of the
town to help pay expenses. Come out
in force, don't you think you have
something to be thankful for to see a
splendid crowd of youths, engaged in
manly athletic sophisticated toward
a goal of manhood and strength?
Item big item, the Band will play
Immediately after the dedication cf
the bandstand. Follow the band boys
to the ball park at 800 p. m.
REPORTER,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29
All Saints Episcopal Church
Thanksgiving Service.

There will be a special service for
Thanksgiving Day in All Saints Epis-
pal Church on Thursday morning at
ten o'clock. The Rector requests the
congregation to bring offerings of food
and clothes and money, which will be
distributed among the needy people of
the Parish. Offerings of food and
clothing should be placed in the Chan
eel before the service, if possible.
REV. VIM. B. CURTIS,
Rector.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29
In Society
Mrs. Elizabeth Nones Wedded
To Capt. D. w. Blake

A beautiful wedding ceremonv
LOOK place at i o'clock today at All
saints Episcopal church, when in
the presence of large assembly of
friends, Mrs. Elizabeth Nones and
capt. d. w. Blake were united in
the holy bonds of wedlock, Rev. W.
b. Curtis officiating.
The church was beautifully dec
Grated with ferns, palms and white
chrysanthemums, and lighted can
dies CLEANED on the altar. Just be-
lore the bridal party entered. the
vested choir marched down tha
aisle and took their places while
they sang, The Voice That
breathes Ger Eden.'' Mrs. H 7
Drane presided at the altar and those
in the choir were Mrs. o. NJ. Eaton
Mrs. A. j. Holworthy, Mrs. ]. r.
Williams, Mrs. T. j. Bryant, Misses
Ann Cardwell, Elizabeth Pritchett.
Messrs. A. j. Holworthy and VIM.
Hest.
10 the strains of Mendellsohn' s
Wedding March, the wedding party
entered, the groom entering from
the vestry room with Rev. Curtis.
and by the rear doors the ushers.
Messrs. l. V. Stevens and w. S.
Moore. Down the center aisle. the
matron of honor, Mrs. w. S. Moore,
came, beautifully gowned in white
silk, silver and chiffon trimmings,
and wearing a gold lace hat. She
carried yellow chrysanthemums. The
bride entered on the arm of her I'M
Gle, being unusually attractive in
her wedding gown of white satin,
silver and point lace trimmings, her
hat being of silver lace. She carried
an arm bouquet of white chrysan-
themums. Capt. Blake wore his
full dress military uniform, which
was adorned with five medals-dec-
-orations of valor and honor. Capt
Blake was with the U. s. army when
the American troops entered Pekin,
China, and when he was retired he
was given the Order of the Dragon.
The bride is charming young
woman, daughter of Mrs Katherine
Madden, and will be missed by her
Numerous friends, as she will make
)her home in Pass Christian, Miss,
where Capt Drake has large prop
erty holdings.
The bride and groom motored to
Tampa Immediately after the we'd
ding, where they will be for few
days. going later to their Mississippi
home, carrying with them the cor
dial good wishes of their Lakeland
friends.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29

The schools of the city closed this
afternoon for the Thanksgiving holi-
days, the vacation period extending
over until Monday morning. This
VIII give the pupils and teachers a
pleasant respite from studies and al
low them all a season in which to be
thankful for their many blessings.
The Lake Wire school had the pleas
ure of a splendid talk yesterday morn
ing given by Mr.. Agrees. Mr.. Agrees
always gives pointed, helpful talk
10 the students and they always are
slad when he finds the time to visit
the school.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29
Miss Mary Grower Gave Pretty
Affair For Miss Laura Southland

One of the most delightful social at
fairs of the season occurred last night
when Miss Mary Grower entertained
at Kitchen shower in honor of a
charming bride-to-be, Miss Laura
Southland, who tomorrow will be uni
ted in marriage to Mr.. Carl Kern.
The lovely Grower home was most
attractive in its decorations Of yellow
and white. The two large parlors
were thrown together and vases of
white chrysanthemums were used on
tables and mantels. Candle sticks,
hooded in yellow, completed a scene
most beautiful.
The bride and groom were showered
in the diningroom, on the door to
which was a large sign, The Rocky
Road to Matrimony." When the doors
were thrown open, there was revealed
two long strips of red paper, extend
ing the length of the room, forming an
aisle or a road Scattered along on
the floor between the ribbons were
the gifts, these being the rocks on
the road. The road was dotted with
signs, which the bride-elect was re
auired to read, one of which was Too
Late to Turn Back Now" and Other
amusing instructions of like charac
ter. At the end of the road was
large sign which read;
Your journeys done, your goal is
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29
Matinee tomorrow at Casino.
BAND CONCERT THURSDAY
AT 2 O'CLOCK SHARP

The band will play in the new
bandstand for the first time at 9
o'clock Thanksgiving afternoon
Mayor John F. Cox will make the
dedication speech and will formally
open the bandstand. After the con-
cert the band is to play at the ball
park, giving their services to help
Lakeland win the football game
from Kissimmee. Remember the
concert starts sharp at p. m.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29

There will be a called meeting of
the Order of the Eastern Star Thanks
giving evening at 500 o'clock. Spec
ial program, also refreshments. This
being our "Home Coming" occasion
we especially urge all members to be
present. All visiting members cordi-
ally welcomed.
MRS. SUSIE LETTERS,
Worthy Matron.
MRS. LORA M. DUGGAN,
Secretary.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29
TELEGRAM WILL
NOT Be ISSUED
TOMORROW

In accordance with our usual Gus
there will be no issue of the Evening
Telegram tomorrow. We feel that
the faithful employees of the paper
have earned day of rest and we de-
sire to give it to them. We trust all
our readers will find much to be
thankful for and that they will have
a very happy Thanksgiving day.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs. R. C. Weidler ar
rived yesterday evening from lake
land and will spend a few days here
as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. M. D.
Seaman, of All Third avenue north.
Mr.. Weidler is the general secretary
of the State Sunday School Associa-
ton, and has been attending the
State convention at Lakeland. He
states that this is the first year that
the state convention has paid for it.
self.-St. Petersburg Times.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29

We are requested to advise all
persons who have made application
for a loan under the Federal Farm
Loan Act, or who contemplate doing
so, to call ON Mr.. H. NJ. Cowles,
secretary-treasurer of the Lakeland
National Farm Loan Association, at
the Peoples State Bank. Mr.. Cowles
has the necessary blanks, etc., and
can give the information required
for the guidance of the applicant
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29
Enwortb League Social Tonight

The regular monthly Epworth
u League social will be held IN the
Mems Bible class room at the Meth
lodist church just after prayer meet
ing tonight. This affair will be IN
the nature of a pounding-eacn
guest is requested to bring one
mound of something good to eat and
this will be distributed tomorrow
among the needy of the city.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29
COAT SUITS AND COATS

Just received, 50 COAT SUITS
and 90 COATS. Up-to date modes.
Fashions demand Featuring skilled
labor, at remarkable reductions.
THE FAMOUS DEPT STORE.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29
Matinee tomorrow at Casino.
SALE ON TRIMMED HATS

The Lightburn Store is this week
conducting Thanksgiving sale on
all trimmed hats, which will be
marked way down. Now is the time
tc get stylish hat for the holidays
at small cost The sale will only
last through this week.
THE LIGHTBURN STORE,
$3.50 1874 East Pine St.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29

Mr.. Rosco Nettles, general man
ager of the Tampa Gas Company,
was prominent visitor to Lakeland
today, and was greeted with much
pleasure by his many friends here,
who are rejoiced to see him out
again after a very serious spell of
illness.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29
Mr. Joseph LeVay is opening an up

Mr.. Joseph LeVay is opening an up
to-date gents furnishing store at
Clearwater, in the management and
conduct of which he will have asso-
ciated with him as a partner Mr.. w.
w. McLain. The latter will have
charge of the store, which will be CIV
en- the long distance treatment by Mr..
LeVay who will continue to conduct
his successful and up-to-date establish
ment in this city. The new store will
also be known as the Hub, and will no
doubt enjoy splendid patronage right
from the start.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29

Mrs. G. M. Clayton, j. E. Melton.
Harry Edmondson and Jack Kibler,
went up to Dunnellon last night,
where they met Mr.. D. B. KILLER.
and the party will enjoy a couple
of days hunting, returning tomor-
row evening.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29

Mrs Minnie Mitchell is expected
to arrive this afternoon from Allan
ia, and will spend several months
fere the guest of her sister, Mrs.
John Mitchell. Her many friends
will be happy to know of Mrs.
Mitchell's arrival, and will give her
most cordial welcome.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Mercer Holland, of
Tampa, are up to spend Thanksgiving
and are the guests of Mrs. ]. M. Hol-
land and Mrs. M. F. Hetherington.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29

Mr.. l.. E. Tenney reports the
sale of a Hudson Super-Six to Mr..
s. C. Inman of Winter Haven. Win
fer Haven likes good cars, too.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29
SOL AND 990

The holder of either Of the above
numbers will please call at THE
FAMOUS DEPARTMENT STORE,
126 Main St., and get free TURKEY.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29
$3.50

The Ladies' Aid of the Dixieland
M. e. church will hold bazar and
food sale Saturday, Dec. 2, begin
ming at 10 a. m. in front of the
Lakeland State Bank Ct
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29
!: LAKELAND
LACONICS !
n case of fire phone 5000

Angelo raymond, who is study
ing law at Stetson, is at home for
the Thanksgiving holidays.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29
BOARD OF STEWARDS
''' MEET TONIGHT

There will be a meeting of the
Board of Stewards tonight in the
First Methodist church at o'clock.
All members are urged to attend.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-11-29

Matinee tomorrow at Casino.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-18
YOUR SICK Child
ISCONSTIPATED!
LOOK AT TONGUE
If Cross, Feverish or Bilious
Give California Syrup
of Figs" ..

No matter what ails your child, a
gentle, thorough laxative should al
ways be the first treatment given.
If your little one is out-of-sorts, half
sick. isn't resting, eating and acting
naturally-look. Mother! see II tongue
is coated This is sure sign that it's
little stomach, liver and bowels are
clogged with waste. When cross, irri-
table, feyerish. stomach sour, breath
bad or has stomacn-ache, diarrhoea,
sore throat, full of cold, give tea
spoonful of California Syrup Of Figs"
and in few hours all the constipated
poison, undigested food and sour bile
gently moves out of its little bowels
without gripping, and you have well,
playful child again.
Mothers can rest easy after giving
this harmless fruit laxative" because
1t never fails to cleanse the little
ones liver and bowels and sweeten
the stomach and they dearly love its
pleasant taste Full directions for
babies, children of all ages and for
grown-ups printed on each bottle.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bot
tie of California Syrup of Figs" then
see that 1t is made by the California
Fig Syrup Company. ADV.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-18
MAY BE MANY MONTHS
BEFORE CLEAR TITLE
TO SITE Is OBTAINED

1t probably will be month or more
before the U. S. attorneys office will
finish its examination of abstracts
showing the interest of various per-
sons in the Irwin site, which has been
selected as the site for Honolulu's
new federal building. 1t also may be
matter of several months before In
structions are received by the district
attorney notifying him to proceed to
condemn the property, 1t was reported
today.
District Attorney H. w. Vaughan
says that he Is still examining alb
stracts, and that a majority of them
already have been looked over and are
ready to be sent to Washington. When
they have all been examined, they
will be forwarded to the department
of justice, where they will again be
scrutinized If all of the abstracts are
found correct, Mr.. Vaughan says, the
department will then issue instruc-
tons to condemn the site. =
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-18
OUR YOUNG WOMEN

are so often subject to headache-are
languid, pale and nervous-because
their bloodis thin or insufficient. They
are not really sick and hesitate to COM
plain, but they lack that ambition and
vivacitywhich istheir birthright. They
donotneed drugs-butd oneedthetonic
and nourishment in SCOTS Emulsion
that makes richer blood, fills hollow
cheeks, suppressesnervousness andes
tablishes strength. Nourishmentalone
makes bloodand SCOTS Emulsion is the
essence of concentrated nourishment,
free from wines, alcohols or opiates.
If mother or daughter is frail, pale
or nervous, give her SCOTS for one
month and see the betterment. 1t has
wholesome, ''nutty" favor. Avoid
substitutes. At any drug store.
Scott s. Bovine. bloomfield. M. 1874
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-18
CELLO RECITAL
IS ENDORSED BY
LOCAL MUSICIANS

Announcement was made today that
the Morning Music Club has endorsed
the cello recital which J. Demetrio,
late 'cellist with the De Folco Grand
Opera Company, will give tomorrow
night at Charles R. Bishop hall, Puma
hou.
The recital will begin at Sis
o'clock and Mrs. L. Tenney Peck will
accompany the talented instrumental
ist. Tickets are on sale at the Terri
torial Messenger Service and will also
be on sale at the door.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-18

All the mines of the Anaconda Co.
resumed operations, after having been
compelled to shut down because of the
extreme cold. Il. p
Output of the mines in the Cripple
Creek, Colo, district in January
amounted to 1894 tons of bullion,
valued at 81, 207, 543. -. "
Headquarters of the Carranza gov
eminent, established at Queretaro, will
be maintained there for year.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-18

Contracts for four Norwegian ships,
to cost 100000 apiece, were received
by the Toledo Shipbuilding Co.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-18

Col. E. NJ. House was ambassador
Gerard's guest of honor at luncheon,
at which DR.. w. 8. Solf, German
Secretary of State for the Colonies,
was also present
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-02-18
SUGGESTIONS
TO READERS

The intelligent visitor naturally
seeks to inform himself or herself Of
the ancient or earlier life of the peo-
pie of these Islands. Books of this
nature can be had at Thrum's, Ltd,
1853 Fort St.-Advt.
Evening journal., 1916-12-20
COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
ELECTS new Officers

Or. DO ~ Lewis, OF Middletown.
was elected president OF the New Cas-
tie County Medical Society az the an
nual meeting of that society last night.
The meeting was held In the rooms Of
the Board of Education. with DR.. S. c.
Rumford presiding. There we're about
thirty members present Other Off
GERS were elected as follows:
DR.. Charles H. Boehm, vice-presi.
dent: DR.. I. II. Davies. secretary and
treasurer; DIT. S. c. Rumford, member
Of the board Of censors for the ell
suing year; Drs. John Ball, OF Els
mere: William Wertenbaker, W. n.
Speer, Meredith I. Samuel. Harold l..
Spr nger, John Palmer, Jr, George
NcElfatrick and joseph p. Wales, all
of Wilmington, delegates TO the State
Medical Convention. and Drs. Henry
J. Stubbs and J. ". Bastian. alter
mates
Following the transaction of busi-
ness a banquet was given the mem
bers by the retiring president Dr..
Samuel, at the Hofbrau.
Evening journal., 1916-12-20

pany's property had not indicated that
it was of the value specified in earlier
reports.
Asked whom he had acquainted with
the receipt of letters from Bonnell in
the early part of 1914, witness replied
that he did not show the letters to
any one. explaining that they we're
OF Q confidential nature.
Asked If the revelations contained
in Bonnell's letter from Peru OF jan
uary II, 1915. were not Of a startling
nature, Miller replied that they were.
Witness testified that he did not make
known the contents Of the letter 10 the
directors until meeting held March
il, 1915. Asked il he had divulged the
news contained In a cablegram receiv-
ed from Bonnell, January II, 1915.
Actual values OF property worth
less. Why do you not start investiga-
tion and avert a disaster?' to the
other directors. Miller replied that he
had not. The letter, Miller explained
he considered a private communics-
ton, while his reason for not max ne
the contents OF the cablegram known
was that he did not consider BonneIl
capable OF deciding mining questions
he said