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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
PRESENT PRICES
AND PAST PRICES
The Difference in Cost is Clearly Dem
onstrated by Actual Experience
Near Greenwood.

The farmers position with refer
enre TO present prices 10 well illus
trstcd by the following true story
which was told as having happened
near Greenwood last week.
A merchant in an adjacent town
showed a farmer buggy priced at
800 and the farmer kicked because
twenty years ago his father had
bought one just like it for $50.
Then the merchant looked up the
record Of sale and found that the faith
er had turned in 300 bushels of corn
for that buggy and he told the farm
er's son to deliver to him 300 bush
els Of corn and he would give him.
One 800 buggy ;one $75 wagon; one
500 suit of clothes; one 500 dress; one
SIS baby dress; one SIS crib; one So
box Of cigars; $40 worth of sugar; $40
worth of tea; $l00 worth Of gasoline
and SIS worth of lubricating oil.
The total figures 1858 as the value
of 300 bushels of corn, and it is need
less to say that the high cost of liy-
ing disappeared from the farmers
mind and he bought the buggy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
TO PERFECT
HOME RESERVES
Mass Meeting to be Held at Rooms of
Young Mems Business Club Tomor-
row Night-Blakeslee May Speak.

At the called mass meeting in the
rooms Of the Young Mems Business
Club tomorrow night, beginning at
O'Clock, the Home Reserves will be or
ganized for the protection of the in
Iterests of the county and for the pur-
pose Of training men, who will event.
ually be called into service.
Secretary ]. Blanding Haman has
invited Director General H. E. Blakes-
lee, of the Mississippi Centennial Ex-
position, who is now in the city on bus
mess, to be present and make an ad-
dress. Mr.. Blakeslee is talented
and popular speaker and it is no doubt
but what he will be warmly welcomed,
if he car orange to remain in the city
that long.
Capt. Sam Gwin llss also been asked
to make a talk. He will probably en-
dorse the movement and lend some as
sistance in the perfection of the or
ganization.
Gen. S. R. Keesler is on the program
and it is expected that he will play i
important part in the formation Of II
Home Reserves.
AS this movement is for the better
ment of the entire county, large and
representative attendance should be
present.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
RED CROSS
FEEDS RECRUITS.
Union Associated press)

Union Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-Due re-
gafd has been paid to providing meals
iof the troops which began their
pufneys to the various training
camps Of the country today. In ad-
al1on to preparations made by .he
government, the Red Cross has di-
fected its division managers to pro-
'lde the necessary food, drinkab!es
ana other refreshments necessary at
sne stations. The Secretary Of War
nas directed that representatives Of
sae Ked Cross be kept advised as to
M movement of troop trains. The
'qaipment for a single refreshment
uni' provides enough coffee for 1900
Meh. A meal consists Of sandwiches,
sausages and cold beef, with buns OF
~. Special preparations will be made
~ the sick and wounded. The medi.
al advisory committee Of the Rel
o,osS War Council has equipped five
'aOcfatory railroad cars for emergen.
N work against possible outbreaks Of
spiueniics in the cantonments.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
BATTERY BOYS
WELL PLEASED
Greenwood Man Just Back From Camp
at Jackson--Says Battery c
Shows Up Well.

According to Mr.. Chas. Crull, who
returned yesterday from Jackson,
where he visited the members Of Bat
terry G, the Greenwood artillerymen
are in the best Of spirits, full Of en-
thusiasm and are all we'll
He says that Major Metts is look
ing after Battery C in the matters
higher up. The Battery, according to
Mr., Crull, showed up fine in the bat
tallion drill.
The local soldiers are encamped on
the highest hill Of Camp Jackson and
have plenty of water, receiving good
treatment and are in the best physical
condition.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
BURGLAR GETS
SMOKES AND Sc
Broke Into Woodbine Billiard Hall
Early This Morning-Robber Was
Energetic.

Burglars entered the Woodbine Bill
lizard Hall, on Howard street, early
this morning through rear window
and secured the change in the open
cash register, which amounted to S6
and eight packages of Camel cigar
cites.
The burglar or burglars were evil
IDENTIFY familiar with the place and how
it could be entered. The door leading
to the furniture warehouse over the
pool room was priced open and the in
truders entered from Howard street
They went to the rear Of the ware
house and descended in to the alley at
the rear Of the place, entering one OF
the windows Of the pool room.
No clue to the guilty person or per.
sons has been established.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
Associated Press

LONDON, Sept. 5-The first moon
light raid over the London district oc
Cured last night at midnight.
A large number of bombs wers
dropped.
While the full extent of the damage
is not known, one bomb fell just out.
side big hospital, another smashed
through theatre and another hit a
retail store where a number of girls
were sleeping.
1t is not known just how many Ger.
man air planes took part in this raid
but it is assumed that large squad
ron was active over the city just at
midnight.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
PACKERS CONFER WITH HOOVER
Union Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Sept. Sat the
special invitation of Federal Food
Commissioner Herbert G. Hoover,
stock packers, commission men and
live producers began two-day con-
ference here today to discuss the ad-
visibility Of Government control Of
the live setock industry. The Secre-
tary is participating in the conference
The packers are declared to be work.
ing complete harmony with Mr.. Hoov-
er and the administration hopes to de-
velop through the conference, great
er stabilization Of the industry during
the war and in such way as to en-
courage production, to eliminate spec
ulative profits and risks, 50 far a.
may be, and by so doing to protect
the consumer. These discussions viii
take some time. Actions will be taker
only after mature consideration and
with the cooperation Of the groups
concerned
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
VETS TO ELECT OFFICERS.

Headquarters Hugh A. Reynold Camp,
U. G. v, Greenwood, Miss, Sept.
4th, 1917.
To the Members Of This Camp:
Notice is hereby given, that on Mon
day, Sept. 10, 1917, at the Courthouse
in Greenwood, at 10 o'clock am, a
meeting of this camp will be held,
for the purpose Of electing officers for
the ensuing year, and delegates steat.
tend the next State reunion, to be
held at Vicksburg, October, 10th and
10th, and for the transaction Of such
other business as may come before it.
Every member is urged to attend.
BY order of
d. T. MITCHELL, Commander.
Attest l.. 2. YEAGER, Adjutant.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
T e u tons S Contemplate
Abandonment of the
Entire Front.
GORIZIA TAKEN
BY ITALIANS
Russians Continue Re-
treat Along the Coast
of Riga.
Associated Press

Italy's long years OF preparation
and General Cadro's strategy and abil.
ity as commander continues to bear
fruit on the great offensive the Itai.
Ian armies are waging for the capture
of Trieste.
Dispatches from various sources
state that Monte Sangadriel, the last
Of the Austrian strongholds on Cor
izia, has fallen.
On the Franco British front In Flsu-
ders II is reported that the Germans
are contemplating the abandonment Of
wide expanse Of territory because Of
the British bombardment.
The launching Of the next entente
push is apparently imminent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
NEXT Y. M. B. c.
ENTERTAINMENT
Decide to Give Affair at Next Regu-
lar Meeting-Busy Session Last
Night.

The Young Men's Business Club
held an enthusiastic meeting at the
Club rooms over the Handy Kitchen
last night. The work of the Club was
discussed and while nothing definite
has yet been accomplished, the OF
ganization, according to the Secreary
will soon be ready TO push the corr
elevator project, started here come
time ago.
Secretary Hamsn explained that Il
would cost about $1,000 to erect this
plant, fully equipped, and that be had
all other information necessary In rs-
gard to the elevator.
1t was unanimously agreed thst til
next meeting Of the Club, which y Il
BE- in about two weeks, be held n shf
form Of an entertainment,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
SEPTEMBER 3 IN HISTORY,

1s29--The purchase of Texas by the
United States being discussed by the
American and foreign Press.
1s48--King's troops took Messina,
Italy.
l854-The allied French and Eng
lish forces made an attack by sea and
land on PetropaulovsN.
1S70--The French republic proclaim
ed Gen. Trochu conmander-in-chief Of
the forces In Paris, and Jules Fayre,
minister Of foreign affairs.
I912--New outbreak reported in
outlying Chinese provinces,
1916--The United States Senate
passed the Administration Emergen-
ey Revenue Bill for raising s205, 1000.
900 annually by special taxes.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
ASSURES u. S.
OF FRIENDSHIP
NiscOunt Ishii Delivered japanese
Message Of Friendship in House
This Morning
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5-Vieount
lshii delivered the Japanese message
of friendship and cooperation toward
the United States before the House to-
day. He gave a solemn warning 10
the enemy countries working to es.
TRANCE themselves and expressed his
confidence of friendship prevailing be.
tween the two great nations over in
trigues.
lie was received with great demon.
stration.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
COTTON CROP DETERIoRATING.

Several planters and farmers from
some sections Of the county report a
deterioration Of at least 10 per cent.
in the cotton crop during the past ten
days or two weeks--due to the numer-
GUS showers Of rain, easing the squares
to shed pretty freely, and to the ap-
pearance of few boil weevils. How
ever, the crop is generally good
much better everywhere than last year
and there is no just reason for any
body to be pessimistic as to the pros
poets.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
TO FIGHT PEACE
PROPAGANDISTS
American Alliance of Labor and De.
mccracy Organized and Begin
Three-Day Session Today.
Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. S - The
American Alliance of Labor and De.
mocracy, organized recently to coun.
teract the activities of the pacifists and
pro-German propagadists, opened here
today for three-days session and 10y.
atty conference.
After the appointment Of the COM
mittee for a permanent organization,
the delegates planned a recess until
late today.
Samuel Gompers will deliver an ad-
dress and it is expected that he will
be named as permanent chairman of
the alliance.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
ALFALFA PALACE FOR BIG CROP
DISPLAY.

RAPID CITY, S. D., August 81
by Union Associated Press) Finish
ing touches are being put on the afal-
ia palace which has been especially
constructed for the seasons enormous
crop display. The building Is made
rom rough timber and decorated with
alfalfa,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
MORE ARRESTS
n TREASON PLOT
Former Commander of Russian South
western Front Sentenced to Be
EXiled from Russia.
COUNTESS PAHLEN AND GRAND
DUKE ARRESTED.
More Members of Former Royal Fam
lily Now in Custody.
Associated Press

I PETROGRAD, Sept, g., Genera
Gurko, formerly the Commander OF
the Southwestern front, charged with
treason and being able to conduct .
revolution in Russia, has been exiled
from that country.
According to the reports, he was
the first person against whom such
measure has been taken by revolution
larry government.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
TWO MORE LOANS
TO ALLIES TODAY
Hundred Million Dollars Each Loaned
TO Great Britain and France This
Morning by q. S.
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Sept, 5--Two more
loans were made to Great Britain and
France today by the United States.
The loans were for hundred million
dollars each. rs,
This brings the total advanced by
the United States to the allies two
billion two hundred, twenty-six mil
lion dollars,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
CHICAGO MAYOR
is MENACED
Banners Torn or Mayor Thompson's
Cars as He Departs From City
to Kankakce Fair.
Associated Press

CHICAGO, Sept. 5-Mayor Thomp-
son was the center of menacing
demonstration by soldiers here this
morning, as a party were mobilizing
ii fifty automobiles for trip to the
Kankakee Fair.
Banners of political nature were
torn from his and other machines.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
THREE FROM THIS
COUNTY LEFT TODAY.

j NJ, Pratt, of Sidon, Andrew II
Wamsley, of Minter City and Thos. J
Could left this morning for Camp
Pike, Ca, near Atlanta, where they
will join the other forces Of the new
National Army.
These three men are the first of the
initial twelve, or five per cent. of Le-
aores quota, who will report to this
camp before or by Sept. 10.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
ITALIANS HOLD
IMPORTANT MOUNTAINS.

LONDON, Sept. 6---According to a
dispatch received at London today, the
capture Of the italians of Moto, San
gsbury, Ellie, together with $50 pris-
oners, including 80 officers is reported.
The Italians are now the possessors
Of the entire chain Of mountains which
dominate Gorizia.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
SOCIALIST OFFICER HELD
Union Associated Press

rsHiLADELPHIA, ! Sept. Charles
schenck, secretary Of the Socialist
IVY n this city appeared before I'm
~ states Commissioner Long today
y sa1ged with distributing thousands
q posters denouncing the draft law
u sne war and declaring that the
ssOple Of the United States were the
s oppressed on earth. Schenck js
under $4,000 bail.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
FLANDERS FIRE
BEATS GERMANS BACK.
Associated Press

PARIS, Sept. 5--Dispatcnes from
IIazebrough says that Western Flan-
ders is being evacuated BY the German
forces on far line near Courtrai-
Ihorout, East Yprcs and Dixmude.
1t is learned that many refugees are
being cared for at Ghent.
Large numbers are arriving from
Reuters, which the English are bonn
harding ceaslessly.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
RUSS RETREAT
is CONTINUING.

PETRoGRAD, Sept. 5--The Rus
slams are continuing their retreat along
the coast Gulf or Riga, towards the
Livenian River Aa, according to the
war office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5--Thirty
thousand men, the first increment Of
the National Army, are on their way
to the cantonments, to begin training
i,r service overseas.
ihe men are under command Of lea.
ders delegated from numbers.
Various sections are proceeding TO-
DAY toward fourteen mobilization
camps.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
GERMANS CLAIM
DuEN AM U UENDE AT RIGA.

BERLIN, Sept. 5---Duenamuende,
on the Riga front, has been captured
by the Germans, the war office an
nouneed today.
Heavy guns fell undamaged into
the hands of the Germans.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
BRITISH DRIVE
OFF GERMAN RAID.


LONDON, Sept. 5---A hostile raid
by the Germans were driven off by
lire from British rifles and machine
guns in the vicinity Of Armentieros
last night, according 10 an announce
ment from the war office today.
The German artillery is active In
the neighborhood Of Lens.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
NINE KILLED;
SIXTY.TWO INJURED.
Associated Press

Associated Press
LONDON, Sept, 5--It was later
officially announced that eleven persons
were killed and 81 were injured in
last nights raid.
1t was reported that one raider was
wrought off from sheerness.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
COMMISSIONERS MEET.
Little Business Transacted by City
Fathers Last Night.

The usual routine business was
transacted at the meeting Of the City
Commissioners last night.
Nothing out Of the usual nature was
brought before the body.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
First Increment of Big
Army on Way Now to
Cantonments.
TO TRAIN FOR
OVERSEAS DUTY
10000 Men Respond to
Draft Call Three
Leave Greenwood.
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5-Reports
from Provost Marshal General Crowd
!, Indicate that the mobilization Of
M new National Army, which is be-
~ gathered today, is proceeding
along smoothly.
The training win start tomorrow.
The second quota Of forty per cent.
will leave for camp on Sept. 10.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
BRITISH EXPLODE
GERMAN MILITARY BASES,

LONDON, Sept. 5--Many tons Of
bombs were dropped on German mil
itary establishments in Belgium, caus-
ing large fires and much confagration,
1t was announced today.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
COTTON, GRAIN
AND PROVISIONS
New York Market Closed IL Points
Up This Afternoon; New Or
leans Is Up.
OPERATIONS OF THE CHICAGO
GRAIN MARKET.
What the New York Cotton Oil Mar.
ket is Doing.

The New York cotton market closed
IL points up this afternoon and the
New Orleans market closed 10 points
Iup.
New York spots were 10 points up
and New Orleans spots 80 points off.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
GREENWOOD BOY IN CUBA.
John r. Hodges With Hospital Corps
of u. S, Army,

John r. Hodges is now member
Of Uncle Sans Naval Hospital Corps,
stationed somewhere in Cuba"
The many friends Of this fine young
man are very much gratifed to learn
that he is serving in the capacity Of
apprenticeship in a naval hospital and
feel assured that he will make name
for himself in that or any other brancl
of service.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05

Follow the crowd and drink with it;
they will be drinking Sterling. The
Sterling, 2l2 Main street; telephone
$50.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
NEW YORK CoTToN OIL MARKET
THE WEATHER
u. S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.

MISSISSIPPI--Generally fair in
northern portion. Local showers prob
ably tonight and Thursday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
SUBS lombard
SCARBOROUGH LAST NIGHT.

LONDON, Sept. 5---scarbonigh was
bombarded last night by hostile sub
marines, 1t was officially announced
here today.
Three were killed and five injured.
Five rounds were fired.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05

A later wire received stated that
Mayor Thompson was not present at
the affair pulled off in Chicago this
morning.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
THE PUBLIC WHITE SCHOOLS
WILL OPEN SEPT. II.

The White Schools of Leflore Coun-
ty will open on Monday, Sept. II, 1917.
J. R. HUGHES,
County Supt. Of Education. |
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
More Royal Members Taken.
Associated Press

PETR0GRAD, Sept 5--ln addition
to the arrest of Grand Duke Michael
and wife, Countess Pahlen and Crank
Duke Paul and Morganatic wife has
been taken into custody in connection
with the counter revolutionary con-
spiracy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05

Nib is Greenwood's favorite drink,
You'll like it TOO. On Ice at The Sterl-
ing, 212 main street; telephone $50,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05
NEW YORK MARKET.
NEW ORLEANS MARKET.

New Orleans Spots 81. $3.50 off.
Sales %.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05

Sept. S, 1917
Local Data, Greenwood, Miss.
For the "a Hours Ending at 7 A. M.
Temperature: Highest 81 degrees
Lowest So degreesI
At 7 q. m. II degreesI
Precipitation 600 inches
River Stage,7 am 4.3 feet
Change in "a hours-rise b.6 feet
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05

Take The Daily Commonwealth
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05

Take Tas Daily Commonwealth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1917-09-05

J. H. STEPHEN,
Local Observer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-16
Newni1u--iSFoNyn.

beautiful! wedding OF last evening
was that os Miss Elizabeth Holloway
brown. ths daughter Of Mr.. ana MIS-.
wallace T. Brown. of South fhird
street, to Douglas Cook Newman, the
Son of Judge SAD Mrs. Y. ID. Newman,
Of Orange, Va Centenary Methodist
Church was decorated with palms.
pink sna2dtagon and candles for the
occasion. and tho ceremony was per
FORMED BY Pew. Thomas A. Smoot.
asststed by Rev, J. 8. Scott. Fred
Hs-dy. organist ~ lire church, played
N..c wedding iI3uAi1
Thu hride VAS given in marriage by
her father. SIS acre beautiful
gown Of ivory satin with touc hes of
silver AID tulle. Her court train WAS
embroidered In silver flowers and her
vsu WAS Of tulir. she carried "a
RSe~ss =! 1nrdepsas .ad lilies pf this
valley AIsS T.ucte o.ay Brown. n-r
s.st@r WAS maid ef homer. ara Miss
IergASst brown conway, OF baaytue.
and Miss Esther " COL OF Norfolk.
we're the bridesmaids All os the a.
tendsats wore ftccks al aiu!> GeoyE-
htts ctepe aVer cloth OF SILVER aud
.hey carried pink roses. Robert t}sr-
nard higgins attended, tie groom as
BEST maj srd the sroomsgl~a wcra
Courtney Harris. or AsIdnd. Ernest
Swift. OF Chase city. and George Ma
loney. OF Cullen. va There was no
reception. Mr.. and Mrs Newman
leaving later IN the ever ne ia tna
North ON their return they vnl be
At home -, t-l,,,-s,,....,
4 Attractive supper Party
An Interesting affair az Lana svrn-
Ing was the supper party given by
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Halves and their
daughter. Miss Mary McCaw HaweS.
In honor Of Miss Marsaret.0uld Pow
ers, who was Ia have naade hey r3eb,,r
this season. the daughter IN NJ ar7
Mrs. W. Frank Powers ~ Westha,nr,-
ton. and Miss HaweS' guests. Miss 81
phie Stewart ana Miss pr5sctlIa nox.
son. OF Baltlnore American rsa,,,,s,,
were used in srror4ftng hS,ee,
supper was served m o'clock ana
later Ia the evening the guests went
|. to the Country cI96 for ne ssft,r5ar
dance
paimcr--Nsarsfon
OF Interest yevterds,. 0ae tha yr,,.
ding celebrated ~ fbs hrlla,v 49,.
near fIoath.ltlle. when s0ae Rsth
Marston. fau9nter Of AZ ara Sfrs
William ward MafStoa wa. nargls,l
Ia Barton Palmer ~ f.t, 49, ~.
OF Or and Mrs. Palmer. Of Madden
county The ceremony tons So
very quietly. with oph. he tv.r far,,t
lies and a few lnfnnute fr,cnax pra@-
ont The announcement Il ~ ,nur1,
interest 10 so-!o-,. IN fgtf.t1 ,,,or,.f W.
both the bride aua -raor, f...t,,e..l,
made their homes
Returning From Cotl,,s-e
-Amont. the voi,ux usan3o raf,,-,.t,,,-
from schools and colleges ms useetg
~ aPeltfr the the!4t;1.s.s b5ftrIs.x,. 49,,
retat1yts ia THIS city are Miss Virt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-16

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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-05-12
NEWS OF STEELTON
MUST ACCEPT
MEDICAL AID
Compensation Board Rules
Claimant Cannot Accept
Full Payment

The State Workmen's Compensa-
ton Board has ruled In the case OF
George Marko, of Steelton, against
the Pennsylvania Steel Company,
after a second hearing of the case
that a claimant who refuses to sub
nit to medical attention for a part
of the period of his incapacity due
to injury while IN course of EN-
ployment can not claim compensa.
tion for the whole period.
In this case the company offered
reasonable medical service, but
Marko declined to allow attention tC
be given as recommended for q
| finger under a mistaken notion
that the surgeon intended to ampu.
tate n portion of the hand" and hi:
refusal increased his incapacity. The
board holds that he is entitled tC
compensation for the period of in.
capacity less the fourteen day period
and less "the number of days his in.
capacity was heightened or in
creased by his refusal to accept the
reasonable surgical services rendered
| him" "