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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-09-13
Sept. 8, 1918.

Resolved by the Commission OF the City of
Owosso, that the claims and accounts hereto
attached be approved and the Mayor and Clerk
are hereby instructed to issue warrants on the
City Treasurer against the various funds for
the amounts shown:
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REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS

The report OF Justice Frege, for the month OF
august was presented and on motion OF Mr..
Rosevear same was received and filed: ayes
banscom, Rosevear, Wright.
The report of Miss Jones, librarian. for the
month OF August was presented and Mr. Rose.
wear moved that the report be received and
hled, which motion prevailed; ayes, Hanscom,
Rosevear, Wright.
The following report OF the city clerk for the
month OF August was presented and Mr.. Rose
wear moved the report be received and filed.
which motion prevailed; ayes, Hanscom, Rose.
wear, Wright:
Owosso, Mich, Sept. 4, 1918.
To the Comm ssion,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-09-13
FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT FUND
FROM WATER WORKS FUND

Mulhall Erb Observation-Disclosures. Q 20
Roy Shattler. ..................... 81 90
standard Machiner Co.................... "a 90
Detroit Lead Pipe Worss .... ........ 10 "a
Ann Arbor r Co. Observation-Disclosures. lO4 %
Consumers Power Co ...... As
Southland & Densmore. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 30
Geo ID Gabrielle. ........... l so
M zimmerman Observation-Disclosures. 60
Western Union Telegraph Co............... ~
Mich State Tel Co ........ .......... 294
Gamewel Fire Alarm Tel. Co ............. 265 90
Arthur Ward Co ......... .......... 10 Oh
Owosso Gas Light OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 03
Labor Observation-Disclosures. SO
Store account. Is w
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FROM LIGHT FUND

Consumers Power Co ................'..'..7" o.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-09-13
Owosso, Mich, Sept. 4, 1918.
To the Comm ssion,
Gentlemen:
Below is statement OF the money collected
In the office OF the city clerk for the month OF

Il. HAwCROFT,
City Clerk.
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-. md ths shoek as1 lons illneD
wsss too much for his sysfsn TO nght.
Dr. henry shook his head 1ubiously
vhA he eaptain asked gBestionA.
And ons morning ct breakfast Edwards
informe1 him that the old NJ was
doaA
Captain Elisha, though not ezpDe1y
surprised, was shocked and grievsd
II seemed such Q needless tragedy. a.
most like murder. although there wss
no malice In II. And Tie thought Of tie
fathsrless children and the poverty Of
the stricken family made him shudder.
But Just before evening his blueness
bad disappeared BE had Just returned
to his room. after stepping into the hall
to drop his letter in the mail chute.
when his niece knocked at the door.
Captain Warren" she began hur-
riedly. "the last time ! came to you
the last time ] came here, came to
AK favor. and you-I thought you"-
"Yes, Caroline" be said gravely. II
know what you mean. Won't you
won't you sit DOWN.
Captain Warren" she began once
mose, 4the time came to you in this
room you were, 70 thought, unreason-
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HUN WAR DEBT sss, ,ooo, 900 900.
Amount Due Allies for Reparation 10
Reach Gigantic Total.

Washington.--Study Of Germany's
financial situation has been under
taken by government agencies here
with view to throwing light on Ger.
many's ability to make reparation for
devastation Of invaded countries. On
official reports indicate that Ger
many's national debt. represented
mainly by domestic war bonds, now
is nearly $500 100000. or almost
two-fifths Of the estimated national
wealth.
Although there has been NO intima-
tion Of the amount which the allies
will expect Germany to pay. IL b Ger.
tain to run into billions Of dollars.
and necessarily the terms of payment
must accord with Germany's ability
to pay. This ability viii be measured
by the nations power to revive her
Industries and trade and to tax this
for state purposes
The victorious allies win not con.
cern themselves primarily. 1t IL be-
lieved, with Germany's redemption Of
her own national debt. since this Is
largely internal
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NW ~ tesvive we~ ~ eslee6
able and unkind. ] asked you for
monsy to help 4 poor fAnily IN troa-
bic. and you refused 10 give II TO n"
NO Caroline" b. Interrupted. Il
didn't refuse; yoa only thought did"
She held up her hard. Please let
me 60 on" she begged. Il thought you
refused, and couldn't understand
Why. ! was hurt and angry. ] knew
that father never would have refused
me under such circumstances, and you
were his brother. But since then, only
today, have learned that ! was wrong.
] have learned"-
She paused. The captain was silent.
He was beginning to hope. to believe
once more In his judgment Of clfarac-
ter. and yet with his hope and growing
Joy there was . trile Of anxiety.
II have learned. went On his niece,
that ! was mistaken. l can't under
stand YET why jon wished to watt b.
fore saying yes but DO know that II
must have been neither because you
were unkind nor uneenerousL ] have
Just come from those poor peopla md
they hare told me everything.r
Captain Elisha started. what did
they tell ysar hs asked Quiekly. "whe
told Jour
.Annis and hsr mother. Thsy told
me what jon had done and were doing
for then, how kind Jon had bean oil
through the Illness and today. Oh, I
know you made them promise not to
tell ne. and you made The doctor and
nurse promise too. But l knew some
one hsd helped, and Annie dropped Q
hint Thea ] suspected, and row
know. Those poor people!s
The captain, who had been looking at
the door and frowning . bit, suddenly
glanced up to ind his niece's eyes fixed
upon him, and they were nllsd with
tears.
"Will you forgive mer she asked,
rising from her chair and coming i'm
pulsively toward him. I'm sorry
misjudged you and treated you %.
You must be Z very good man. Please
forgive me-"
He took her hand, which was swal.
lowed up In his big one. His eyes
were moist also.
Lord love VOC, dearie." he said,
''there's nothing to forgive. realized
that I must have seemed like q mean.
stingy old scamp. Yet / didn't mean to
be. only wanted to look isSo chs
thing just httle-Just ~ q mfter Of
business. you know. And l. ICaro.
line. did that doctor tell you anything
morer
ANY morei" she repeated IN bewil.
derment. HE told me that you were
the kindest man be had ever seen"
"Yes. yes. Well! maybe his eyedght's
poor. What I mean Il did be tell you
anything about anybody else bein' IN
this with mel"
Anybody elsei What do ybu means"
3Oh. nothin', nothin'. joked with
him a spell ago about q wealthy rela.
ton Of the Moriarty tribe turnin' up.
Twas only joke, Of course. And yet,
Caroline, IL think I'd ought to say
He hesitated- What could be sayf
Even hint might lead to embarrass.
Ing questions. and he had promised
Dunn.
what ought you to sayr asked his
niece.
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70 help ths poR ef1t4sf. providiR hs
knew what damage h91 donA wouldn't
you think sor
Malcolm noddsd sassly. opene1 -
mouth b speak and then closed u
again. \ sudden reeelIsction came 10
him, IN alarming recollection.
"Where did this accident happenr
asked Mr. Dunn. his condescending
smile absent.
"At the corner Of T. Nicholas ave
nue. and Ono Hundred and Twenty
eighth street. II happened last Fri-
day monin' . week ago. And the
car that hit him was . yellow one.
Naturally, when I heard about It
remembered what you told Mr.. syl.
vester and me at the club that aft
ernoon. ! understand how twas of
courss II you'd known you'd really
hurt the poor old man you'd have stop
ped to ses him. I understand that
But
Look hefe,r interrupted Dunn sharp
y, ''did Caroline send you to met"
sCa1oline7 No, mol She don't know
twas your automobile at all But
afors she spent any Of her money /
thought you'd ought to know, because
I was SURE you wouldn't let her. That's
the way "a feel, and felt twas no
more'n honest to give you the chance.
l come on my own hook. She didn't
know anything about Il"
Malcolm drummed on the desk with
nervous fingers.
"wells b srowled pettishly, how
much WIN Il take to square thinss
with the gangf How much damages
do they wantr
"Damagesf Oh, there won't 10 any
claim for damages, ] guess. The
Moriartys don't know you did II, and
there's No reason why they should. l
thought maybe "a see to 'sm and do
whatever was necessary, then you
could settle with me. and ~ whole
business would b Just between %
two. Outside ths doctors bills and
food and nursin' and such Oh the ex-
Try will b. Just the old mans wages
for tho Tina hs's sway from ths fac
losy. Twon't b veFy heayy.'
"AH rghtl I'm b It. ! can - that,
and It's up to me to get ont - easy a.
can. l don't want any Newspaper
publicity. Go ahead. III pay the
freight"
Captain Elisha arose and picked up
bis hat
MALCOLM, frownins heavily. suddenly
lsked q final question.
SAY" b demanded, 'you'n mot tell
or stevs . word of tais,
nindrs
The captain seemed surprised.
Il guess you didn't catch what !
saij, Mr.. Dunn" he observed mildly.
Il told yo1 this whole business would
be Just between you and ma"
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Wanted His Right.

"What the dickens is the matter
with youi" furiously demanded the
warder Of Pat. "What do you mean
by kicking up row at this time Of
the nightf'
"Sure. an I only want to 90 home"
said Pat.
Don't be a fool, man." said the
warder. coming across to see II his
prisoner was quite well.
Fool. bedad." shouted Pat from the
other side Of the bars. I'm In me
rights"
Nov, look here" broke In the ward
er meaningly, you've got seven days
hard; seven days you've got to. do. 80
you'd better do them quietly"
"You're quite right" smiled Pat.
"Shure. the ould boy gave seven days,
but, begorra, he said nothing about
nights, and faith you can surely trust
me to come back In the morning"
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CHAPTER vlil.
Thank Yeu, uncle.s

HAPTAIN ELISHA bad been pretty
Il well satisfied with the result Of
his visit to young Dunn Ut the lat
tes's ofiice. Malcolm had surrendered,
perhaps not gracefully e. uneondition-
ally, but he had surrendered. and the
condition one which the
captain himself had suggested.
Captain Elisha found some solacs
and forgetfulness Of the unpleasant
hfs - WAS leading In helping the
stricken M0kiarty family. Annie, tho
maid ct the apartment, he swofs to
secfecy. She must not tell Miss Caro-
line Of his visits b her parents homs.
DR.. Henry also. though he could mot
undeQtand why, promised silsncs. Oar.
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THE CAPTAIN FORCES NAL COLIN DUNN, SOMEWHAT UH.
WILLINGLY, TO AcTA MANS PART

snepAtwood Graves New York lawyer to South Dens
Cape Cod Captain Elisha Warren Caught in terrific
while the he Capn Warren By accident and
with the latter to his home The lawyer informs Capn Warren
bis brother whom be had not for eighteen has died
him guardian his children Caroline aged twenty
Stephen nineteen The captain tells Gves be will to
before deciding whether he will
accept The captains arrival New York consena
among his wards and their asocrac friends The captain
friends with James Pearson then he consuls with
Sylvester Graves frm The captain decides to accept his
brothers Sylvester pleased but Graves expresses disgust
and dsmay
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WILSON TO Be
ATPEACE TABLE
ekEstoENr WILL SAIL FOR
FRANCE IN oEcEMDER 10
ATTEND CONFERENCE.
HUNS SEEK LER|ENCf
YANKEES MARCHING For GER
MANY As eocHEs SELL
BELONGINGS.
r.,,.rp N.r,p.per Union New. service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Washington.-President Wilson an
nounced Monday that he will sail for
France early in December to attend
the opening sessions Of the peace con-
ference and participate in the formu-
lation Of the principal features Of the
treaty Of peace. He will be absent
from the United States for several
weeks, and. returning to Washington
after an agreement is reached with
the allies on the paramount questions
arising from the defeat OF Germany
will leave the American delegates to
the peace conference to settle the de-
tails with the delegates representing
the other belligerents.
1t is expected that Secretary Of
State lansing will be chairman OF the
American peace delegates, and others
mentioned for seats at the peace table
are Secretary Baker, former Justice
Hughes, Secretary Houston. former
Secretary of State Elihu Root. ex-
President Taft, ex-Secretary Knox.
Senator Walsh, Justice Brandeis and
Samuel GomHers.
The opening Of the peace conference
deliberations is scheduled for the mid
die Of December. although it is not
expected that the regular sessions Of
the body will begin much before
Jan. /.
With the American Forces OF Oc-
cupation. Nov. 19.-0ne part of the
American army of occupation moved
forward into Belgium Monday, while
the remainder of the line swung stead.
lily forward toward the German from
tier. Throughout Sunday the Ameri-
can advance toward the Rhine went
without hitch. :
-
Paris.-The last German troops left
Brussels Sunday. according to the
Hayas correspondent on the Belgian
front. Extraordinary scenes were
witnessed around the north station.
from which most OF the enemy sol
diers departed.
Wishing to have money to take
home with them, they sold everything
they owned or had stolen. Some laid
out objects on the sidewalks and cried
their wares in loud voices.
Washington. - Government agents
see evidences that German propa'
ganda machinery in the United States
is being put In working order again
to promote sentiment Of leniency to-
ward Germany In peace terms. Con-
sequently, Department Of Justice Off.
cials Monday warned that the public
should remain watchful against re-
sumption Of propaganda by interests
formerly actively pro-German and for
the last year passive.
London.-Anarchy has broken out
among the retiring German troops,
the Daily Mail learns from its CORE
spondent at Geneva. The Swiss Dor.
ders have been closed. Sixty German
soldiers have been killed at Brussels.
according to the papers Antwerp cor
respondent.
Twenty persons have been shot In
disorders at Hanover, Germany, said
a dispatch from The Hague Monday.
Discipline apparently has broken
down among the retiring German ar
mics. Disorder scenes are marking
the retirement OF the Germans.
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oline herself had engaged his services
In the case, and he was faithful
Coin to be Q pretty expensive Job.
amt II, doctori" asked the captain Of
the physician.
"Rather,> I'm afraid"
@An right. II expense ID necessary
don't be afraid Of It. You do Just what
you ought to and send the bin tome"
But Miss Warren insisted upon my
sending It to her. She said 1t was q
private matter and one with which you
as her guardian had nothing to do"
! Il know. Caroline intends 10 use
her own allowance, ! s'pose. Well, let
her think she will II twill please her.
But when 1t comes to the settlement
call on me. Give her any reason you
want to. Say a-er-wealthy friend Of
the family come to life all at once and
couldn't sleep unless he paid the costs"
But there isn't any such friend, ID
there, Captain Warren? Other than
yourself, meant"
Captain Elisha grinned in apprecia-
uon Of private poke. There u some
body else" be admitted, who'll pay .
share, anyhow. But, anyhow, you saw
wood or bones Or whatever you havs
to do. and leave the rest to ma And
don't tell Caroline or anybody eiss .
word"
News from The Moriarty sick room
continued favorable for Q time. Then
with alarming suddenness . change
came. Ths broken hip was mending
slowly. but peee Pats ass was against
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King Albert and Queen Enter Chen,

King Albert and Queen Enter Client.
Ghent. King Albert, Queen Eliza.
beth and Prince Leopold Of Belgium
made their official entrance into
Ghent Monday. Huge crowds. delir-
ious with enthusiasm, lined the street
The royal party moved through cheer
Ing throngs. amid showers of roses
and chrysanthemums. Every balcony,
window and roof was covered with
people. some Of whom clung. peril
'ously 70 chimneys and cornices. The
troops which entered the city formed
the first division Of the Belgian army.
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After the o6suse,

After the ofFsnse,
1T was portly but very polite pen
son who sat next to Jones In q railway
station.
"Pardon me-" said he to Jones. "but
what would you say it sat on your
hat?'
Suppose you sit on 1t and then ask
me-" sarcastically suggested Jones.
II did" said the portly person. Inn
pertunbly.-Judge.
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catarh Cannot Be car.l

by LOCAL APPLICATIONS, = thsy
cannot reach the seat Of the disease
Catarrh 10 local disease, greatly infii.
enced BY constitutional conditions. HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE will euro catsrrh.
II ID taken internally and acts through
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces Of the.
System. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
10 composed Of some Of the best tonics
known. combined with some Of ths best
blood purifiers. The perfect combination
Of the Ingredients In HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE ID what produces such wour-
derful results In catarrhal conditions
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
r. ]. Cheney 4 Co., Props. Toledo, O.
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MIstakss kIndIiness.

Cyrus, all the hired man had left
he's down to the hospital In Paterson"
says Uncle Abimeleeh Bogardus Of
Preakness. N. J. Cyrus. be had rus
sic with our bull yesriing. Had . pole
In the critters nose ring and was calm
In him down, when he tuck the pole
out. Says the yeaFiin' was snortin'
like It hurt him.
"Guess he thought he'd gyant .
armstice-or something."
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Not Valid.

sGadspur 10 disappointed man"
"Why so7"
HE wanted to get Into the army.
but made mistake In his question
naire."
"How was thatw
"He waived exemption on the ground
Of domestic infellcity and the sxemp-
tion board couldn't see 1t that way
Birmingham Age-Herald.
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Correlation.

Correlation.
II hear your daughter raised every.
thing before her"
80 she did. but I raised the DUST
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Pearson makes some de-
closures regarding hIs relations
With Rogers Warren, the de-
ceased brother Of the captain.
oon't miss the next InstaIImsnt.
lTo BE coNTNUED.l
paper From Linen Rao..

When paper was flrst made from
linen. rags is uncertain. but q writer Of
A. B. LOO recorded that the linen
wrappings round mummies were sold
to the scribea to maks papsr ~ sAer
kespsrA
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Influenza and kindred
diseases start withaoold.
Don't trifle with it.
At the first shiver or
sneeze, take
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etsndssd ce,d wnsdy Sos - yssp-h tahase
ion-n1s. sassr no opietse- ss:aks - eeA
= y hcass.-fsssvss UiP = days. 1.y
vifh NJ. Hn's picture. AZ A psus oaosea
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quite Handy.

Quite Handy. -
How do you propose to float thai
new enterprise?" "With the water In
the stock. Of course"
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Be- happy. On Red Cfow Bae ufuss
much better than liquid blue. Dslishto
The laundress. All grocsss. Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-28
CARRANZ4 EXPRESSES REGRETS
THROUGH SPECIAL COURIER

Nogales. Ariz Aug. 2S. Profound
regrets for Yesterday 5 clash between
Mexican and american soldiers were
expressed by General Gales military
governor Of Sonora 10 Brig Gen dc
RosCN Cabst tCorrcct ~ telegram
received from Gen Gales at Aiagndacna,
sonora, today Cen Gales stated he
had been ordered TO proceed to the
border by President Carranla to express
these regrets personally. tie is scheduled
TO arrive here this morning. Gen Ca5cl
arrived at ; A NJ from Douglas. The
conference is to be held in Nogales, Ariz,
today.
Reports that Negro cavalry troops
crossed the international boundary during
the shooting yesterday We're officially
confirmed here today \ detachment
ot the cavalry crossed international
avenue at ) T. NJ and rode one block
into Nogales, Sonora, to clear tho adobe
houses OF snlpers
The attack on the American troops IS
doubtless due indirectly tn the Germans
ln Mexico who have been active in stirring
up the antagonsm of the Mexicans of all
classes against the Americans Every
possible advantage is taken of whatever
opportunity presents itself to embroll the
two nations. The Mexicans are nomInally
neutral, but practically strong pro-
Prussian Berlin maintains a large force
of plotters and propagandists in all
sections Of Mexico The belief that
the United States may be forced TO
take notice of Mexico IS becoming a
conviction.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-28
AMERICANS CAME
At CRUCIAL HOUR,
TURNED WAR TIDE
Pershlng in Order Pays Proud
Tribute TO Our Men on
Battle Front.
u. S. MEN PROVE FITNESS

By Associated press 10 Every Evening
WrrH TIRE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE,
Aug. %
General pershing has issued the follow
ing order.
al fills me with pride 10 record IN
general orders a tribute 10 the service
achievements If the First and Third
Corps, comprising the First. Second.
Third, Fourth. Twrnty y-sixth. twenty
eighth. Thrty-second and Forty-second
Divisions of the American Expedltionary
Forces.
You came to the battlefield at n
crucial hour for the allied cause. For
almost four wears the most formidable
army the world has yet seen had pressed
it7 invasion Of France and stood threaten
ing its capital AZ no time has that army
been more powerful and menacing than
when on July II, It struck again 10 dc
stroy IN ono great battle the brave men
opposed to II and Ia enforce lta brutal
will upon the world and civilization.
Three day4 later. IN conjunction with
our allies vou counter attacked The
allied armies gained brilliant victory
that marks the turning point of the war.
You did more than 10 give tho Allies tho
support 10 which. as nation. our faith
was pledged You proved that our a.
truisrn our pacific spirit and our sense q
Justlcc have not blunted orr vIrllliy or
our courage
You have shown that American
initiative and energy are as fl for the
tasks of war ~ for the pursuits 81 pcacc
! on have Justly won unstintcd praise from
our allies and the eternal gratitude of orr
cotIntrymcn
We have pad for our success with the
lives of many of orr brave comrades W.
shall cherish their memory always and
claim for orr history and literature thor
bravery. achievement and sacrifice.
This order will bc read 10 aI orpanl-
zailons at + he first assembly formations
following lis receipt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-28

TRAIL TWO DESERTERS.
Uniforms Found in Woods Near
Newark Put Authorities on
Scent after Vanished Men.

Two army unifo rms, and two over
seas caps, found near the tracks OF ,no
b. & @ railroad near Newark yestefuas
materially support other evidence, gatIieI- ii
ed bv the police and Federal authorities'
to Indicate that two soldiers deserted IRON
a troop-train while passing through
Wilmington Thursday.
The uniforms were found m b't oi
woods near the Baltimore and ONO tracks
about \ mile from Newark by Special
Officer II. H. Bryson, OF the railroad
police. who also found on the uniforms
tags from two suits of clvillan clothes
bought mt a store, in this city. Following
the clue Officer Bryson learned that two
soldiers had bought suits at the store
recently and from woman in Newark he
found that two men. dressed IN civilian
clothes and answering the description
Of the men obtained at the clothing cs-
tablishmcnt had boarded a train at Now
ark
Officer Bryson turned the uniforms over
10 United States Marshal Fairy office
Yesterday and Federal authoutics, m
conjunction with railroad police, are
continuing an investigation OF the case