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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12
House With Spirit Of Home.

House With Spirit Of Home.
Rich or poor, we are all tempted, in
varying degrees, to build bigger houses
than our personalities call for. One
who is building a new house can hard.
" do better than follow that excellent
motto of the Greeks, "Not too much"
Is not the first principle Of house build.
ing to make something which shall de-
pend for Its effect, not upon size and
display, but upon Its quiet adaptation
to the spirit Of those who abide in 1t
something the value Of which no one
shall be able to measure In dollars
and cents, something that is ones own,
ones homer
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12
JSusnicion

do you favor the suggestion that
doctors abandon the practice of writing
their prescriptions in Latino"
"In a general way. I don't suppose 1t
makes much difference" replied the
confirmed invalid, "but sometimes when
l think my physician is merely jollying
me along l certainly would like to know
what Latin words signify bread pills
and Sweetened water"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12
Mr.. P. W. Kick went to Greenwood

Nj. P. W. Hick went to Greenwood
Wednesday morning to take charge
of the business end Of the Smith Hick
plant in that city. Mr.. Smith, who
is manager there was called to Ohio
on account Of the illness of his father,
who is also the father of Mrs. Hick.
Mr.. Hick will alternate his time be-
tween the Moorhead, Greenwood and
Tutwiler plants.-Tutwiler cor. Sum-
ner Sentinel.
Eli Abbott, who has charge of en-
cheering on Lefiore County, Miss,
building of macadamized roads, spent
the weekend in ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Commercial Appeal 18th inst.
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Mr.. j. W. Ceilings, representing
New Orleans Agency of Mergenthaler
Linotype Company, was in the city to-
day, and made The Daily Common
wealth a very pleasant call.
Messrs. W. P. Kimbrough and S.
s. Mitchell were here from Itta Bena
on business today.
*****
Mr. o. F. Bledsoe, Jr., was here
from his Shellmound plantation home
on business today.
HxAHH
MI. R. P. Clark was here today
from Morgan City on business.
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Capt. w. A. Swift was here today
on business from his plantation home
at Swiftown, and made US a pleasant
call.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12

"Flora Bella" tomorrow at the
Greenwood Theatre. The last big
road attraction Of the season, and a
mighty good one. Have you noticed
the various criticisms from other cit
les where this attraction has played?
Seats now selling and going fast.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12

FOR ~SALE-Residence and lot on
East Carrollton Avenue; 5 rooms and
large reception hall; all modern con-
%veniences; lot 1O0x300; all necessary
outhouses; fronts on paved street.
Apply to j. D. LANHAM.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12
LEAVE IT WITH HIM.
"Yes, leave it with Him;
The lilies all do,

Eyes, leave it with Him;
The lilies all do,
And they grow
They grow in the rain
They grow in the dew.
Yes, they grow;
They grow in the darkness, all hid in
the night
They grow in the sunshine, revealed
by the light
Still they grow.
They ask not your planting,
They need not your care,
And they grow
Dropped down in the valley,
The field, anywhere
There they grow;
They grow in their beauty, arrayed in
pure white
They grow clothed in glory by Heav-
ems own light
Sweetly grow.
The grasses are clothed
And the ravens are fed
From His store;
But you who r loved,
And guarded, and led,
How much more
Will He clothe you, feed you, and give
you his care!
Then leave it with Him, He has every
where ample store.
Yes, leave it with Him,
IT'S more dear to His Heart,
You will know,
Than the lilies in bloom,
Or the flowers that start
Meath the snow;
Whatever the need, if you seek it in
prayer,
You can leave it with Him-for you
are His care
You, you know"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12

FOR RENT-The %storehouse, 2O6
Howard Street, now occupied by Bern
stein Co.-possession given May LIST;
the storehouse, 204 Howard street
possession given at once; also one
Groom residence on College street
possession given at once. Apply to
B. Dantone.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12
About the Size of It.

1.-THE road to fame is not only rough,
but 1t is all the way uphill" remarked
the mOralizer.
"Yes," rejoined the d%emoralizer, "but
let a man start down the hill, and he
will find everything creased for the
occasion"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12
Triumph Seed Potatoes, 80 cents a
peck. Phone 1873. ESPER'S GRO
Gerry, 203 Carrollton Avenue.

"The Adventures of a boy Scout"
a World Feature, at the Greenwood
Theatre on Wednesday of this week.
A wholesome and instructive photo
play.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12
nomestic Economy.

AFTER ALL" said the extrayagant
wife. lit certainly pays to buy the
best"
"Oh. 1t does, eh?" sneered the long
suffering freightpayer of the combina-
ton.
"Of course it does" she replied.
"Just look at this gown that / paid
$500 for. I've worn it three times al
ready and 1t looks as good as new"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12

LOST-A new black leather bag
near the orner of Church and Main
Streets. It contained a pair of eye
glasses, some handkerchiefs and some
small change. Finder'will please re-
turn same to Mrs. A. Kantor and re-
ceive reward.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12

FOR SALE-Rebuilding Auto Tire
Plant; build n good tire out Of two
old ones; machinery practically new;
good profits with small capital; only
business of kind in the state; Phone
794.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12
Unbiased Criticism.

"What do you think l ought to get
for this painting?" asked the young
and unsophisticated artist.
"Well," replied the matter-of-fact
friend, II think any judge would be
justified in giving you ut least six
months"
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12

Perhaps you can't visit your dear
friend at Easter. Just send a dainty
photograph instead. The compliment
will be appreciated. Send your kodak
work to and buy your films from The
Spurrier Studio, Greenwood, Miss.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12

FOR SALE-One talking machine
and fifteen records. Cheap. Phone
TAB.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12
Farming Land for Rent.

$50 acres Of new land for rent;
three miles east of Greenwood; ten
ant houses and artesian we'll; small
or large tracts to suit tenants. In
quire of A. w. Ross or Tel. No. 165.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12

Mrs. E. H. Schlater, of Schlater,
Miss, was the weekend guest of
Rev. and Mrs. ]. H. Bell, at their
home in North Columbus. Mrs.
Schlater, who has a beautiful So
prano voice, sang at the First Meth
odist church Sunday morning and at
the Central church Sunday evening,
her solos being greatly enjoyed.-Co-
lumbus Commercial, 10th inst.
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Misses Elise Kea, Kate Cant and
Sudie Golfer, students at the Grenada
College, Grenada, spent the weekend
with Mrs. Luther King in North
Greenwood.
Miss Kate Spencer spent Saturday
night and Sunday in Itta Bena with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer.
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MI. and Mrs. C. P. Bradford and
two children Of Itta Bena, spent Sun
day afternoon with friends here.
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Kodak finishing a specialty-G. M.
Upper, johnson Street.
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Mr.. P. P. McLemore was here on
business today from his Sandy Ridge
plantation home near Geren.
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R. l. HUMPHREYS, a prominent con-
tractor and builder of Greenwood,
Miss, was among Memphis building
material firms observation-disclosures
cial Appeal, 18th inst .
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12

Up-to-date line on that new spring
Suit-Call CAB. Mrs. Nettie Ingram,
C~arrollton Ave-, over Virgins drug
store.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12

FOR RENT-b-room cottage, TOP
Main street; $21.00 a month, with
water furnished. Apply to DR.. c. N.
D Campbell, city.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12

A Paramount Feature for today at
the Greenwood Theatre. Fannie
Ward in "The Winning of Sallie
Temple" A comedy will be added.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12

FOR SALE-57O acre Hill farm, 5
miles from Tchula, 4 mules, 4 cows.
Price 100000, 100000 cash, balance
easy terms. Gardner, McBee &
Gardner.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12
DELIGHTFUL MEETING MATINEE
MUSICALE CLUB.

The Matinee Musicale Club met
Saturday afternoon, March 10th, at
the lovely home of Mrs. Herbert
Hammond, on Washington Street.
The Club is looking forward with
much delight to the coming of Walter
Chapman, renowned musician on April
the eleventh. Mr.. Chapman will give
q recital at the Confederate Memoir
ial Building under auspices of the
club on that evening.
A full report Of the convention of
the Federation Clubs which met in
Durant was given by Mrs. W. M.
Wilmington, delegate for the clubs of
Greenwood.
After the business meeting the fol-
lowing program was delightfully."- rem
dered:
Paper--On Mcdowell, Mrs. Jesse
Quinn.
Vocal Solo-Thy Beaming Eyes,
Mcdowell, Miss Jane Casey.
Instrumental Solo-Witches Dance,
Mcdowell, Mrs. Roger Friermood.
instrumental Solos-(a) Autumn,
(b) An Old Trysting Place, Meadow
ell, Mrs. w. NJ. Wilmington.
Instrumental Solo-To A Wild
Rose, Mcdowell, Mrs. N. S. Wright.
Vocal Duet-When the Spring
Climbs Over the Mountain, Mrs. Sam
Montgomery, Miss Lorraine Carter.
A delightful salad course was fault
lessly served after which the meeting
adjourned to meet with Mrs. W. M.
Wilmington on March 21st.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12

FOR SALE-A very pretty bunga-
low with modern conveniences, on the
Boulevard in Congress Heights. Part
Cash, balance easy terms. Apply to
j. L. Gillespie, this Office.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12
P R COTTON E E

I have 8 IL tons of we'll and care
fully saved Express Cotton Seed for
sale. Address M. F. CARTER,
Morgan City, Miss.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12
CLASSIFIED ADvS.

FOR SALE-One 3-year-old mule.
Apply Daily Commonwealth Office for
further information.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12
FOR SALE,

Horse and buggy. Good driving
horse, young and city broke. Call
428 or 497.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12

FOR SALE-Two 6O-Egg Electric
Incubators $3.50 each; n 120-egg
size $1,000; two Electric Breeders
$500, all in fine condition. G. A.. Will
son, Jr., City.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12

;4sks IN psily Commonwealth
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12

J. G. A. Wilson, J, Cashier, do solemnly swear that the above is true
statement of the financial condition Of Wilson Banking Company, located at
Greenwood, in the County Of Lefore, State Of Mississippi at the close Of
business on the 9Th day Of March, 1917, to the best Of my knowledge and
belief. e
Correct-Attest. G. A. WILSON, JR, Cashier.
c. al WILSON, CALHOON WILSON, Directors.
State Of Mississippi, City Of Greenwood.
Sworn to and subscribed before me BY g. a. Wilson, y, Cashier, this
18th day Of March, 1917.
u. II. HODGES, Not.ry Public.
Ny coppinaoa expires My Y, 1919. --.u.---
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12
STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF
WILSON BANKING COMPANY

Located at Greenwood, in the County of LeAore, State of Mississippi, at the
close Of business March 18th, 1917, made to the Board of Bank Examiners.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12

Capt. W. A. Swift was here today
on business from his plantation home
at Swiftown, and made US a pleasant
call.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12

Messrs. W. P. Kimbrough and S.
s. Mitchell were here from Itta Bena
on business today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-12

Mr. o. F. Bledsoe, Jr., was here
from his Shellmound plantation home
on business today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-09-26
Metal Trades Unions
Ratify Agreement

San Francisco, Sept 26.-The strik-
ing metal trades unions, by vote of
13 to 4, shortly before O'Clock this
afternoon ratified the agreement
reached Sunday to return to work in
San Francisco bay ship yards at the
temporary wage scale, pending action
by the wage adjustment board of the
United States shipping board.
BY unanimous consent the striking
unions sent letter to the Metal Trades
association, signifying their intention
to return to work under the temporary
agreement.
This action was taken after dead
lock of some hours at the labor temple
where six representatives of each strik-
ing union met at 10 O'Clock this morn
ing to take final action on the peace
agreement drawn up at the office Of
Federal Mediator Gavin McNab.
It is believed the 10000 strikers will
return to work tomorrow or the next
day.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-09-26
President Taft
StirS UnitarianS

Montreal, Que, Sept. William H.
Taft today turned a peaceful church
convention into one of the most uproar-
ious patriotic rallies ever staged in
Canada.
When a pacifically worded resolu-
tion defining the attitude of the Uni
tarians toward the war was presented
to the conference of that church, the
former American president took the
platform and made a scatning attack
on pacifists-
A whirlwind of war spirit swept the
convention as Taft demanded smash
ing blows at Prussian militarism. Del
egates stood up and cheered, waving
American and British flags. The res
Iolution was overwhelmingly Notea
down and the council adopted the Wig
orous stand urged by Taft. He deelar-
ed a lasting peace only possible
through the elimination of German au-
tocraey and in an interview immedi-
ately afterward, he denounced Ameri-
can pro-Germans and declared it was
unfortunate there was no way of pun
ishing such men as Senator LaFollette.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-09-26
"A Sailor In the Making
To Be Shown at the Bigh

ga Sailor in tho Making" is the
name of the 1000 foot reel now being
shown under the auspices of the navy
department.
In order to give the general public
some idea as to what the young men
are called on to do in the way of train
ing, the navy department has thought
best to have movies taken of the var
ious stages of the training from the
time the young man arrives at the
training station.
The pictures were taken barely two
months ago at the navy yards near San
Francisco in the training stations and
include several young men taken froom
Oregon as only western recruits are
shown in the pictures.
The pictures were taken by the
famous Ince and Salem is one of the
first cities to be favored with the reels.
They will be shown at the Bligh
Wednesday and Thursday evenings and
at the Liberty Friday and Saturday
evenings of this week.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-09-26
DIVERS ATTACKED
AMERICAN TRANSPORT
Fired Torpedo Also at Trans
port Carrying Canadians
Two U-boatS Sunk

An Atlantic Port. Sept. 26.-Two
submarine attacks on steamer carry
ing 5000 American troops were re-
pulsed off Fastnet and another attack
on "a ship carrying $500 Canadian
troops was defeated and two U-boats
are believed to have been sunk, pas
sengers arriving here from England
said today. Both attacks were made
within the last two weeks
The steamer which was carrying the
Americans flies the British flag and is
one of the biggest afloat. In the first
attack on it torpedo passed close un-
der its stern, the passengers declared.
Then the ships gunfire made the u
boat dive. Next day a submersible APP
peared dead ahead of the troop ship in
the Irish sea- A small British
destroyer was said to have rushed out
from behind the big vessel and sank
the German with three shots, according
to the stories.
Twelve hours later another liner car
rying the Canadians entered the Irish
sea. A U-boat popped up ahead of it,
but was rammed and sunk before it
could launch its torpedo.
Soldiers on the transports decks saw
German sailors carried past in the sea,
struggling to keep afloat. Several were
later picked up by destroyer, the pas
sengers said.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-09-26
Save Paper Scraps and
Bundle Newspapers
to Help Red Cross

1t isn't very big proposition for
every housekeeper, as well as every Of
flee or store to save its scrap paper,
and yet if every effort was made to
save paper scraps as well as old news
papers and magazines, there would be
a car load or two ready for shipment
by October 6.
Perhaps for the first time, the saw
ing of all paper is now matter of pa
triotism as the Red Cross of this city,
under the management of Mrs. a. j.
Riggs has made arrangements to sell
all the old papers that can be collected
October at 20 cents a hundred and all
the magazines and old scrap paper at
40 cents hundred, in Salem.
Ivan G. Mcdaniel, manager of the
Commercial club, has been selected as
chairman of the committee to com
plete arrangements for the collection
of papers Oct. g. Within few days he
will announce his committees.
But just at present, all that is ask
ed of the patriotic housekeeper is to
save all scrap paper and to tie into
bundles all old newspapers. 1t is not
much to ask each housekeeper and yet
if each does her share, there would be
several hundred dollars coming into the
depleted treasury of Willamette chap
ter from the sale of these papers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-09-26
YOUR SICK Child
IS CONSTIPATED!
LOOK AT TONGUE
If Cross, Feveish or Bilious
Give California Syrup
of Figs" !.

No matter what ails your child, a
gentle, thorough laxative should always
be the first treatment given.
If your little one is out of sorts,
half sick, ism t resting, eating and act
ing naturally-look, motherl see if
tongue is coated. This is a sure sign
that it 3 little stomach, liver and bow
els are clogged with waste. When cross,
irritable, feverish, stomach sour,
breath bad or has stomach ache, di-
arrhoea, sore throat, full of cold, give
teaspoonful Of "California Syrup of
Figs" and in few hours all the con-
stipated poison, undigested food and
sour bile gently moves out of its little
bowels without gripping, and you have
a well, playful child again.
Mothers can rest easy after giving
this harmless "fruit laxative,' be-
cause it never fails to cleanse the lit
tie one Is liver and bowels and sweeten
the stomach and they dearly love its
pleasant taste. Full directions for ba-
bies, children Of all ages and for grown
ups printed on each bottle.
Beware Of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask your druggist for so cent bottle
Of 'fCalifornia Syrup of Figs" then
see that it is made by the fCalifornia
Fig Syrup Company"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-09-26
.ELKS ROYAL PURPLE
WILL Be IN EVIDENCE
The AnHered Herd and Port
land Will Have the State
Fair Tomorrow

Tomorrow is the big day for. the
Elks and also for members of the
Chamber of Commerce of Portland.
The big excursion is to arrive at
11:15 and for the down town parade
will be led by the famous Elk band of
Portland. This band Of 35 pieces is
one of the finest in the state.
After the parade, members of the
Portland chamber of commerce will be
entertained for luncheon in the audi
torium of the Commercial club, while
the Elks lodge of Salem will properly
care for the brothers of Portland lodge
No. 142, B. P. o. E. by serving lunch
con at the lodge rooms.
The band and all visiting Elks along
with the Portland delegation will
leave for the fair grounds shortly af-
ter one o. clock. The music for the day
will be in care of the Elks' band and
also the program for the evening.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-09-26
Portland Banks Make
Splendid Showing

S. G. Sargent, superintendent of
banks, issued a statement this morning
showing the condition of 26 bank and
trust companies of Portland. 1t shows
the total resources of these at the close
of business Sept. IL to have been $115,
234, ,SS4.75. The increase since Sept. 12,
1916, totals $19,S0S, ,64921, but this is
practically offset by decreases in some
lines leaving a net gain for the year
of $18,730,S13.32 The net increase in
total deposits during the year is $l7,-
298, ,497.08. The savings deposits are the
tidy sum- of $21 1854, 1906. 1t is a re-
markably good showing.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-09-26
Congress Awaiting
On Conferences

Washington, Sept. 26.-Congress was
turning into the home stretch of the
war session. Another huge money bill
the $4,000 100000 urgent deficiency
measure passed by the Senate late yes
terday, was near enactment. Conferees
began work on it today and little delay
was expected.
The conferees on the revenue bill are
temporarily deadlocked. After reach
ing virtual agreement, house members
refused to 8" stand hitched" There was
threat again to send the tax measure
back to senate and house committees
to slumber until the December session,
but this has been averted for the time
being by demand that the money must
be raised this session.
Definition of invested capital eOntin-
ues the stumbling block.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-09-26
wooDBuRN GIVES GOODIES

Woodburn, Or, Sept. 25.--A large
of citizens assembled at tho
Southern Pacific depot yesterday af-
ternoon and bade good bye to the mem
bers of Company | as the train bearing
the Third Regiment stopped for 20
minutes.
Many boxes of cakes, chicken and
fruit were loaded on the train, having
been donated by the good mothers,
wives, sisters and sweethearts of the
soldier boys whose homes are here.
A large medicine chest, filled with
5000 worth of medicines for Company
|, was also put on the train, gift
from friends in Woodburn, Silverton,
Gervais and Hubbard.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-09-26
AviatOrs Have Close
Can---DrOp in Ocean

Venice, Sept. 26.-Plunged into the
ocean off Venice beach early today
when the aeroplane in which they we're
flying fell from a height of 500 feet,
Robert Bailey, aviation instructor, and
w. II. Bowlus, aviation student, were
dragged from the wrecked machine by
life guards and their lives saved, after
desperate fight with the surf.
After long flight out over the sea
the two men turned the plane for the
return. Half mile out the engine
stopped. Down plunged the plane.
Early bathers gave the alarm and life
guards went to the rescue Bowlus,
who is attached to the forty-third aero
squad at Fairfield, Ohio, sustained min
or injuries in the fall. Bailey suffered
from shock.