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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19

Mrs. Herbert Blakeslee, of At
lanta, will render the wedding mu-
sic.
Following the ceremony, a bril-
liant reception will be held in the
handsome Sheffield home, with
brides table arranged in the din
ing room at which will be seated
the brides attendants and the fam
lily Of Miss Sheffield and Mr.. La
nier. Miss Hulet Humber and
Miss Sara Oliver will serve at the
brides table, while at the recep-
tion will serve Jean Curtis, Flor
ence Fort, Cordelia Hooks, Chloe
Davenport, Virginia Davenport,
Martha English, Elizabeth Andrews,
Harriet Rylander, M;iry Harris,
Margery Cargill and Martha Dun
can.
A wedding journey will include
stay of several weeks in Florida,
during which all the beautiful
points of that state will be visited.
Miss sheffield, who is the second
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
West Sheffield, is one of the most
attractive ands charming young wo-
men in Americas society. She is a
beauty of the blonde type, possess
imp african features of exquisite
/ LONELINESS an inheritance from her
mother, who was Miss Mary sHaw
kins and a noted beauty of this
section. She also inherits promin-
ence on both sides of her family,
her late paternal grandfather hav-
ing been Mr.. j. w. Sheffield pi-
oneer financier of this city and
founder of the Bank Of Commerce
and the Sheffield company. From
her maternal grandfather, the late
Col: Eugene A. Hawkins, she inherit
ed splendid mental attainment, he
having been one of the most prom
inent lawyers Of the state as well as
closely identified with the political
making of Americas.
She received her education at
Hollins, Institute, where she was a
popular member of the student
body and faculty as well'as the ex-
elusive societies Of the college. Her
popularity at the preparatory
schools Of Americas has been unsur-
/ raised by any member OF the stu
dent body since the Inauguration OF
the schools.
Since graduation she has been
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19
DAWSON REVERSES
ATTITUDE TOWARD
PASSAGE OF TROOPS
Acting at Request of Secretary
Hughes, Texas Governor
VIII Permit Movement
GOVT. is RESPONSIBLE
Permission Given Cbregon
Forces Only After Washing
ton Assumed Responsibility

AUSTIN, Texas, January 10
Acting Governor Davidson today
acquiesced in the request of Presi-
dent Oregon of Mexico, for per-
mission to transport troops across
Texas soil, revising his decision of
Friday at the urgent request of
Secretary of State Hughes.
In telegram to Washington the
acting governor said 1000 Mexi-
can federal troops would be permit
ted to enter Texas at Eli Paso, only
provided the American government
assumed all responsibility for any
damages resulting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19
SAVINGS IN SOUTH
SHOW BIG GAINS

ATLANTA, Jan. 18.-Ahe South
erners becoming more thrifty? This
question is being asked in Atlanta
appropos of Thrift week which IS
to be observed from the 18th to the
23rd throughout the country.
In the flush times following the
World War the answer was no"
-Four years of ups and downs i'll
prosperity seem to have brought
with them another story of the hab-
its of the people in squandering or
taking care of their money.
The latest reports received by At
lanta bankers from the savings
banl,s of the country show total de-
posts Of over II billions, or Al per
cent of the total deposits in all
banks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19
TROUBLE

What is your chief annoyance at
present? Be glad you're not Mrs.
Elsie Silva, widow, in Boston,
Christmas Day, drowsy after a big
dinner, she yawned-and her jaw
snapped out of place. A doctor fix
ed her up. But the same thing hap
pened again, five times. Every time
she'd yawn, the jaw would dlsloeate
AS this is written Elsie has gone to
a hosital to see if she can get per-
manent repairs.
She'll certainly have something to
talk about, for the rest of her life.
What a pity, this malady couldn't
De extended and applied to political
orators to take effect as soon as
they opened their mouths.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19
WEDDING PLANS OF sHEF-
FIELD OF CORDIAL INTEREST

FIELD OF CORDIAL INTEREST
The wedding plans OF Hiss Eliza
beth Sheffield and Mr.. Charles
Frank Lanier, both of Americas, is
Of cordial interest in Americas and
throughout the state, where they
are well known and prominent.
The marriage will be soleunized
Wednesday evening at O'Clock at
the home Of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sheffield. on
Brown street. The vows VIII be
received by Rev. John M. Cutler,
pastor of the First Methodist church.
in the presence of a large group Of
relatives and friends. Miss Shef-
field will be given in marriage by
her father.
maid of honor, and the brides
Miss Georgia Lumpkin will act
maids will be Miss Isabel Beasley,
of Montgomery, Ala, and Miss Mar
garet Bell, of Atlanta. Mrs. Ru-
dolph Wright, of Moultrie, sister Of
the bride-elect, will be matron Of
honor.
The little flower girls will be
Helen Sheffield, youngest sister of
Miss Sheffield, and Jane Luthey,
a niece of the groom and the
daughter of Mrs. Kenneth Luthey.
Mr.. Lanier will have as best man
his brother, Mr.. Hollis Lanier, of
Albany. The groomsmen will be
Mr.. Frank Harold, of Atlanta; Mr..
Larrabee Hand, of Pelham; Mr..
Conner Howell, of Macon, and Mr..
Frank Sheffield, Jr., of Americas.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19
zoo LADIES ENJOY
ELKS BARBECUE

The barbecue served Friday night
in theElks club rooms was attended
by two hundred ladies and Elks the
occasion being most delightfully."-
A program was presented, in
Guiding speaking, music and ad-
dresses. The guests were received
by committee of Elks. The ad-
dress Of welcome was made by
Exalted Ruler c. F. Marshall, in
which he expressed appreciation for
the splendid response to the invita-
ton extended TO the ladies on the
celebration OF Ladies night He
also stated that the occasion was
one of the first of series that the
Elks hoped to give, perhaps oncd
each month, and that the org2niza-
ton would be benefited by the CO.
operation Of the ladies in attending.
A quartet composed of K. c..
Beavers James Davenport, Weber
Smith and R. T. Stackhouse, Jr., was
ecored several times.
Robert Hawkins, and Dan Chap
2ell talked on the betterment of the
order, told of plans for the future
and invited the guests to come ofen
and enter into the social element of
he organization.
A barbecue, prepared by one o.
the best cue cooks in the community
was served, with coffee, pickles and
tomatoes.
Following the serving a radio con-
cert WIS enjoyed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19
WILL REPEAT ADDRESS
ON URGENT REQUEST

In response to the request of a
number of individuals it is an
nounced that the Rev. Richard F.
Simpson, pastor of the Presbyte-
rian church, will repeat an address
given several months ago Sunday
evening at 7 o'clock. The subject
of this address is Evolution of the
Bible"
In view of the recent agitation
Of this and similar questions as re-
ported in the public press and the
constantly recurring expression of
difference between two church par
ties, Modernists and Fundamental
lists, the repetition of this discourse
S regarded as timely.
The pastor and people of the
Presbyterian church have issued a
cordial invitation to all of the pub
lie generally who may be interest
ed in this subject to attend this
service and hear this address.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19
MISSIONARY SOCIETY
TO MEET MONDAY

The Woman's Missionary Society
of Lee Street church will meet Mon
day afternoon at 3 o'clock at the
church at which time a program Of
educational matters will be render
ed. All members are urged to be
present.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19
CONCERT OF ORCHESTRA
SUNDAY AFTERNOON

The Americas Symphony orehes-
IRA viii give their second program
Sunday afternoon at o'clock in
the Rylander theater, when the
public is cordially invited to be
present.
A pleasing program has been ar
ranged, with quartet by K. c. Beav-
ers, James Davenport, velour
Smith and R. P. Stackhouse, IF, No
charges will be made, and an after
non of god music is promised the
public.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19
CATARRE

Catarrb Is a Local disease greatly in-
duenced by Constitutional conditions.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE con-
sists of an Ointment which gives Quick
Internal Medicine a Tonic, which acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Sur
faces and assists in Kidding your System
of Catarrh.
Sold by druggists for over 20 Years,
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo,,Q.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19

GOLDEN BUFF ORFTNGTONs.
eggs from my Grand Champion
winners, an Egg-a-Day- strain; beau
IltUl pens mated; price per set
ting So, S., $40. Phone 25O2. Mrs.
Ed Morgan. - 19-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19

WANTED-To thank the party who
took tire from car, at 112 w.
Church street yesterday, for leav-
ing the car May the tire give you
the best of service. -l9-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19

MEN WANTED to qualify as Fire
men, Brakemen; also colored
leeping car and train porters. Elk
2erience unnecessary. Transporta-
ion furnished. I. McCaffrey, Supt.,
St. Louis-19-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19

News from Scotland is bad. Lead
ing Surrey banker wants divorce.
Perhaps she lost a penny.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19

WANT TO HEAR from owner hav-
ag farm for sale; give particulars
nd lowest price. John J. Black,
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.-19-1t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19
WANTED
$4,000 Pounds Pecans
Neon Buchanan

GARDEN AND FARM SEED =
Spencer's Mixed Sweet Peas seed,
Nasturtium seed, Onion sets and
seed Irish potatoes. Go to Wallis
Seed Department for Quality and
Quantity.-10-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19
QAlQEIElADlERfl}EN


WANTED - LOANS, LOANS,
LOANS, LOANS--Having a di-
rect connection ana plenty Of
Honey at the lowest possible inter
est rate. can save you money on
city loans and farm loans. H. o.
JONES. 14-tf
MONEY! MONEY-P1enty money
to loan; good company; good
rates and terms. w. T. Lane &
Son. Gift
LOANS on farm lands and city
property, Low interest rate.
Loans promptly closed. See s. r.
Heys OF H. B. Williams. Phones 48
or 81.
ROOMS FOR RENT-Phone 400.
lift
PRONE 117-JOHN w. SILVER
for SCREENS, for home or Of
flee. 21-tf
FOR RENT - Three unfurnished
rooms; close in. Telephone COT
stiff
THERE is only one CAFE the
SAVOY, famous for its food and
neatness.
FOR SALE-Gas range, cheap. For
est st. Phone 497.-17-3t
FOR Choice Veal today.
Tender Beef Roast, 15c lb.
FOR SALE-Two milk cows; /
horse; / one-horse wagon. Fl. w.
6uggs, 500 West CHURCH St.-17-4t
There was a tremendous fruit
crop Tor 1928. We tell you because
prices forgot to mention it.
FARM LOAN MONEY plentiful at
cheap interest rate and on easy
terms w. w. Dykes. Off.
FOR SALE-Four-burner oil stove,
used months. Phone 361
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19

FOR SALE-Large boxes nice for
packing meat. Edwards Cigar
Co.-14-6t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19

FOR SALES. C. R. I. Red chicks
and eggs. Sumter Red Farm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19

FOR RENT-Furnished house. See
me. Emmett Sherlock-12-tf.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19

MONEY! MONEY-P1enty money
to loan; good company; good
rates and terms. w. T. Lane &
Son. 6-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19

LOANS on farm lands and city
property. Low interest rate.
Loans promptly closed. See s. r.
Heys OF H. B. Williams. Phones 48
or 81.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19

PRONE 117-JOHN w. SILVER
for SCREENS, for home or Of
flee. 21-tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19

ROOMS FOR RENT-Phone 4O2.
lift
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-01-19

FOR RENT - Three unfurnished
rooms; close in. Telephone COZ
stiff
The Washington times., 1924-02-22
DEATHS.

Lucy 8. Newton. 81 years. 1875 willard
street northwest.
Daniel ~. cOodacrs. sr.. q years. asia
University place
Laura B. Ridgeway, 81 yaarA 5bO7
Henry A. Roberta 81 yearA Providence
Hospital
Julia K. Godfrey. % years. 1911 Mon
roe street.
George Smith. 60 years. Home for
Henry ". KOlb. IS years. the Ruri-
Charles r. Chambers, 80 years. sc.
EliEabeths Hospital.
Jane G. ,o'Brie9, 70 ysaTH TSS Fifth
Berthp Miller. "a years, st. ElizAbeths
Hospital.
Arabelle Junkins. So years. George
town Hospital.
Margarst Minahan. 81 years 7O1 ALI
son street northwest
James stsksm. 70 years. zoe Thirteentn
Raymond W. Mculton. - years. 3tis
Fourteenth street northwest
Theodore Hamilton, 81 years 81 Eliza
beths Hospital
Joseph T. Region, 3 months. 1877
Gales street northeast.
Henry Kinzer, 90 years. Gallinger Hos:
Marcus W. Bond. 81 years. 1881 Mon
tollo avenue northeast.
John Richardson. % ySarA Freedmsn's
Hospital.
yShn Reynolds. 90 years. l1sS twenty
third street northwest.
william simms. IS ysarS Freedmsns
Lssy Prize. q y..rA rubsrsulo.Is
E..sss Conway Q yu.zA ga K s,rSs,
The Washington times., 1924-02-22
BIRTHS.

William H. ana Lillian Berry, girl
Harry 8. and BERTHE Jones. girl
Lewis w. and Margaret N. Stoltz
Timothey and Rose E. Murray. bow.
boy.
Murray A. ana Louise Russell. girl.
Norman T. ana Virginia B. peterson
boy.
Jesse L: ana Mary c. Grimes, girl.
Daniel w. and Edith L. Martin. hnv.
James w. and Ruth e. vermiIlion. bow
boy. ~"
Dennis q. and Helen d. Southern. girl
Robert and TQnia HeIflin, girl.
John w. and Pearl Clark. kirl.
Aeroy ana Sallie Todd. boy.
Douglas L. and Gertrude x. woart.
Max and Lena Levin. girl.
boy.
Raymond o. and Mary u. Dart. hoy.
Paul II. and Lille NJ. Jsrnigan. bow.
Willis G. and Francis q. cOncver
Carl P. ana Mary .. Kremsr. boy.
Harry ". and LeIther q. Hazel. how.
Samuel r. and katherine Rohertson.
girl. '"O''
Carl L. and Hattie Anderson. girl.
Louie ana LiSxIe Ameh, boy tyyins
Raymond and Viola MONTGOMERY. bow.
Ollie and Mary Roots girl.
Robert II. and Mary N. Gaines, girl.
Raymond w. ana Mary q. Towles, boy.
Dewitt N. and Maud Wilson, girl.
John and Virginia Francis. boy.
Frederick and Madeline M. Murdock,
how N'~'
The Washington times., 1924-02-22
Births, Marriages, Deaths
!. Phone Notices i Main 5aso. Obituary Desk.
HENRY GARLANn nuPRE.

The body Of Congressman Henry
Garland Dupre. Of Louisiana. who
died here yesterday morning from
q stroke Of apoplexy. was sent last
night to his birthplace at Opelounas,
La, tor burial. accompanied by u
Congressional committee. The House
adjourned yesterday. immediately
following the appointment OF the
committee by Speaker Gillett. A
body Of Senators was also appointed
to attend the funeral services which
viii take place tomorrow.
The House, committee includes
CongreBsnnen La2aro, Martin, vii.
SON, O'Connor, Favrot. Sandlin,
Dempsey, Fisher, McDouffey, Line
berger and MihnehaA.
Upon the announcement Of the
death In the Senate by Senator
Ransdell Of Louisiana the following
delegation was appointed: Senators
Ransdell and Broussard of Louisiana
and Senators Mcclellan, CaraWay,
Ladd and Stephens.
The Washington times., 1924-02-22
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

2 Unless otherwise specified. tho follow.
Ing persons licensed 70 marry are from
this city:
Paul NJ. Rousseau, 81, ana Rose r.
Baldwin. 81. Rev. A. M. Bolduc.
Harold e. Bowen. 20. and Mary A.
Lee, 20. Rev. Joseph u. Moran.
L, Barran, -. Rev. r. X. Cavanagh.
Ralph =. Garrison. %, and Mary
Henry. ~. Rev. II. d. Mitchell.
Roger o. Scott. 30. and Julia L. John.
0ton. %. Rev. A. d. Bryant
Bennett. -. Rev w. A. Lambsth.
Paulus Thyson. %. ana Catherine p.
youbert. %. Rev n. J. Finnorty.
Herbert W. Lindner. ~. Of PhllaAal-
80. 81 Rrisda p. Boyer. 81 nsv. q Z.
ousaaV Takel. ~. ana Kashsrins n.
HskAnnar. - o1tA 6 naliinanA a.
The Washington times., 1924-02-22
virginia SENDS
. X-CONV|CTS
TOD. {.
Commissioners Should Pro-
test, {. Z. budding Writes
In Letter to Board.

The State Of Virginia IL shipping
convicts to Washington. e. b,
budding, president Of the Pris-
Oners Relief Society. charged In
q letter to the District Commits
sioners today.
Governor Trinkle, Of Virginia"
Mr.. budding writes. ''waits until
about a month before the expira-
ton OF q convict's sentence, then
he grants him q conditional par.
Don. The conditions are that he
leave the State and e. under.
stand 1t. they usually buy them
q ticket to Washington"
Mr.. budding brought to the
attention Of the Commissioners the
case Of q colored man who, with
his vile and two children. applied
to the society for help. The man
was given a ticket to Warrington
after his release from JAIL Dudd-
ing says.
Mr.. budding says that when
they arrived here they were with
out money. He said the wife gave
up a good job in Richmond to &C.
COAIIP11J uOT uuSO8uus
II think the District Of Column.
bia should make some inquiry of
the State Of Virginia about their
sending the subjects here in such
ia hopeless condition" budding
writes.
at certainly IL a bad state Of
affairs for q man and woman and
two children to be dumped off q
train to drift, thay know not
where. II the Virginia authorities
had taken this matter up with
some welfare organisations In this
city, and had some definite plan
worked out for these people II
would have been different. They
are subjects Of Virginia and that's
the way that State il treating its
poor, helpless. unfortunate crea-
lures"
Mr.. budding says the Commits,
siOners may interview the colored
man II they desire.
The Washington times., 1924-02-22
MARIE. X. LEIsSLER.

Mrs. Marie X. Leissler, native
|of Piedmont, w. Va, died yesterday
lat Providence Hospital.
Mrs. Leissler had been living al
the home OF her mother in Con.
gress Heights until her marriage,
about six years ago. She worked
for the telephone company for
about seven years and was a mem.
Der OF the Electa Chapter. Eastern
Star.
She IL survived by her husband,
George A. LeisBler, jr., and ole
son, Carl Harry Leissler.
Funeral services will be held from
the home of her mother, at 3O2a
Eighth street southeast, Sunday.
The Rev. James McCaulay, pastor
Of the Methodist church, will Off.
ciate, followed by interrnent at
Congressional Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1924-02-22
LULA WRENN.

Mrs. Lula Wrenn, seventy-four, q
native Of Fairfax county, Va, died
yesterday at the home Of her son
at 942 Shepard street northwest.
Mrs. Wrenn had been living here
for about seventeen years, and was
"a member OF the PetwOrth Baptist
Church.
She is survived by two sons. v. c.
and Stanley Wrenn, and two daugh'
ters, Mrs. W. 8. Stutz and Miss
Ruth Wrenn, and a sister, Mrs. E.
c. Rowe.
Funeral services VIII be held to-
morrow at the home of her son;
the Rev. DR.. Freeman A. Anderson,
of the Calvary Baptist Church, Of
Floating. Burial win be at Hern-
don, Va.
The Washington times., 1924-02-22
REVENUE PROBE
SOUGHT IN
HOUSE
Grave Charges Against Bu-
reau'Made by Congressman
letters and Browning.

Attempts to secure investigation
by Congress Of charges Of manipu-
lation and discrimination in income
tax returns win be made In the
House by Congressman Lamar JEFF
fers, Of Alabama. and Gordon
Browning, Of Tennessee.
1t will be necessary first for Con.
gress to amend the secrecy provis.
ions Of the revenue law, it 10
pointed out. A joint resolution to
effect this amendment has been
introduced and LETTERS and Brown
ing will soon appear before the
rules committee to urge its adop.
ton.
These two Congressman, It is
stated, have secured affidavits
which make grave charges against
officials and employees of the in.
come tax unit Of the Internal Rev.
enue Bureau.
The charges which have been
made against the bureau follow:
Large corporations are being
given large tax exemptions and de-
auctions through influence with
officials Of the bureau.
Employees Of the unit have been
given secret instructions not to
notify any corporation it 10 entitled
to larger exemption than II claims
unless it claims further exemption.
More than 5000, O00, 900 has been
taken by fraud from smaller cor
porations by this method, while the
government has been cheated Of
revenues through exemption Of the
wealthy corporations.
Employees who have failed to
carry out dishonest policies have
been dismissed FOR ''inefficiency."
The Washington times., 1924-02-22
FOUR TONS OF FOSSILS
BOUGHT FROM CHINESE

NEW YORK. Feb. 22.--walter
Granger. paleontolosist Of the
third ,Asiatic expedition Of the
American Museum Of Natural Ills.
tory. just back from China, told
ut the museum about the dis
COvery Of remarkable fossil bones
Of elephants, rhinoceroses, oxen,
deer, sheep, bears, tigers, leopards.
goats and an anthropoid ape and
monkey, all Of the glacial period,
In the province Of Sxechuan, on
the Yangtse river. He Brought
back four tons Of FOSSILS and two
Chinese boys who are to be
trained as fossil hunters at the
museum. 40
He went to China in June, 1921
working in Mongolia summers
and In Szechuan winters. At a
village called Yenchingkao he
found a limestone ridge 1000 feet
high and seventy miles long,
pitted on top with deep wells,
where the Chinese had for years
conducted profitable mining for
fossils to grind into medicine.
The Washington times., 1924-02-22
COURT ASKED To
FORCE OIL
LEASE
Operators Say Patent on
Property Was Refused by
Land Commissioner.

The Oregon Basin OIL and Gas
Company yesterday filed suit in the
District Supreme Court against HUI.
bert Work, Secretary OF the In.
terror. and William Epry, Commits.
eioner OF the General Land Office,
requiring them to show cause why
they chouid not Gc&.Cpt and puSs
Oh an application Of plaintiff irE
q United States patent on certain
oil lands in the State Of WyoItl'
ing.
Tho plaintiff, represented BY At,
tofnGys Conaaul and Hoffman, de.
ciares that November. 8, 1911, SIGHT
parsons made q location, at Wilson
No. ; for q placer mining claim
IN County Of Park, Wyoming, and
entered into possession OF the prop
erty and performed work. After
@ftIIing wells they made a further
location Of claim June 3, 1912. aud
xi:ed notice for -eeord in the land
office.
The land, they say, was unappro-
pr1ated and open ana was chiefly
valuable for petroleum. They struck
Oh In May, 1912, in such quantities
as to Justify additional expenses to
produce oil In paying quantities and
they claim to have expended about
100000 in building,
An Executive order Of May s.
1914, according to plaintiff, stated
that the tract in question was In.
cluded within Petroleum Reserve
No. 80, the effect being merely to
withdraw said lands for subsequent
location under the mineral land
laws. The complaining plaintiff de.
clares that May II, 1919, 1t acquired
the right and title to the claim
and is now in fun possession OF
Il subject to a lease for which
application was made February IL.
1922. by the PLAINTIFF to the Land
Office at Lander, Wyo., for a pat
ent on the claim but the General
Commissioner Of the Land Office,
May 1, 1923, rejected the same.
his refusal being upheld by the
Secretary Of the Interior on the
alleged ground that the discovery
Of mineral on the claim was in.
sufficient to form basis Of a valid
mining location.
The plaintiff claims that unless
Aefendants are restrained from de-
prtving plaintiff Of the present pos
0essory title and from rejecting the
application for a patent, it Win
suffer irreparable damages.