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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
M,ELRoY HELD FOR COURT.
The AssaiIant of Bernard Farran AR.
raigned In Municipal Court Thursda,
Mnrntnw.

The Asaailant of Bernard Farran Ar
raigned In Municipal Court Thursday
Morning.
James b. McElroy, alias "Fiddler"
McElroy, was given hearing in NUM-
cipal court Thursday to answer the
charge Of assault with intent to murder
e ernard Farran. The latter has been at
the Delaware Hospital since the day be-
fore Christmas. His skull is fractured.
According to the evidence McElroy
and Richard Row started quarrel in
GrifIith's saloon, over Eleventh street
bridge, on the day of the assault. Farran
tried to act as peacemaker. He was un.
successful, and the quarrel continued
when the men went out of the saloon.
McElroy, who was intoxicated, became
enraged because Farran had interceded
for Row. McElroy hurled brick at
Farran's head, knocking him down
and fracturing his skull. lie afterwards
kicked him while Farran was lying on
the ground. He declared with an oath
he would kill Farran,
The latter was carried into John
HerdmGn's barber shop, where DR.
George w. Quinn attended him. Farran
was then taken to the hospital. lie
came into court Thursday and gave
his evidence. McElroy was held for
the upper court. Bail in the sum OF
| 1900 WAS asked.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

Robbed Store ON II Frequented
Thoroughfare, Under the Arc Lights
Glare, Within Gail of II Policeman.
1t was a bold thief that cracked the
glass window in the stOreof Howard b.
Springer. No. A West Fourth Street
Wednesday night and stole num-
Der of hats, caps, sclrfs and walking
sticks without being detected.
The store is OH fFequented square
and the rays Of three arc lights make it
almost as bright as day at the point
where the robbery occurred, Besides
there are two special wutchmen within
call Of the store and one Of tho regular
policemen makes his report at Fourth
and Market streets, half a square dis
tant, about the time the cracksman
chose 10 execute his burglqrious work.
twithstandinJ this the thief shat
tered portion of the show window and
then proceeded 10 help himself. lie
took as many goods as he could con-
venieutly carry and then disappeared,
leaving no trace behind.
Patrolman Rice was walking by the
store about 100 O'Clock, when he saw
the broken window and reported the
robbery at the City Hall. The police
have failed to come up with the culprit
Mr.. Springcr's loss is abOut $40.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
forany case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by Halls CataTTh Cure.
i. j. CHENEY & CO.. Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known +. J.
transactions and financially able TO carry
out any obligation made by their firm,
WEsr e. TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo. o..
WALDING. KINNAH & MARvIY, Wholesale
Druggists Toledo, ..
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Price Toe, per
bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials
free,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

Percy A. Landon and Miss Alice Gill
were married New Years night at the
residence of the brides mother, Phila.
delphia, by the Rev. William HUI of
the Church of the Epiphany. The
bride was robed in cream lansdowne
and attended by Miss Matte Baugh of
this city, cousin of the bride, and Miss
May Mackey OF Philadelphia. William
ana Harry Metals were groomsmen.
Elwood Msrozzi played the wedding
march, The guests included the fol-
lowington Wilmingtonians: Mr.. and
William G. Baugh, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A.
Light, Miss Edith Walter, Mr.. and Mrs
j. S. SSlemmons, Miss Matte Baugh and
William q. Baugh, Jr
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

At meeting of st. Andrew Council,
No. 81, Legion of the Red Gross, held
Wednesday, the following officers were
Installed for the ensuing six months
Past Commander, George II. Taylor;
Commander, William Montgomery;
ice-Commarder, George NJ. Davis;
Marshal, \. 0. IL. Grier; Warder, A.
IL. Diering; Sentinel, John A. Glaeser;
Prelate, William Merrill; Recorder,
+. Herbert Mayne; Financial Scribe,
w. N. Mccormick; Treasurer, j. Il.
Higgins; Trustees, j, A. Robh, Jr,, q. e.
Lester and j. S. Schell. The council
decided to meet each Wednesday even,
ing instead OF bi-monthly.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
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Y. u. D. q. A.EECTLON.



The annual election Of officers of the
Young Mems Democratic Club took
place Wednesday when the following
ticket was unanimously elected:
President, Matthew ID, Murphy; First
Vice.Presdent, James S. Dobb; Second
cu-President, Robert G.. larlnan; Sec
rotary, John .. Lambson; Financial
Secretary, Edwin A. Read; Treasurer,
William G. Bryan; Marshal, James IL.
Kane; seven members Of executive COM
mittce, Charles II. Ten Wcges, Thomas
N. Stayt9u, John McKelvey, Martin +.
FAIRY, John A. Montgomery, Harry u.
Butcher, Charles j Clmpbell.
The new presiding officer of the club
Matthew y. Murphy, Is one of the most
popular members Of the organization.
Mr.. Murphy will enter on his duties
as presiding officer with the club in the
most efficient condition it has been in
since the commencement Of its history.
There arc about 450 members in guod
standing and every department OF the
organization is in tlourlshing order.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

Joseph Forbes, captain of the steamer
Ulrica, died at Penn's Grove Tuesday
week, after brief illness. lie became
ill last Saturday but his illness was not
supposed to be of serious nature. lie
was about So years old. He was in the
employ OF the National Dredging Co.
for several years aud was employed by
the Wilmington 81 New Jersey Ferry
Go. for eight years. He had been cap
tain of the Ulrica ever since she was
hmilf
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
Miss Agnes Halloran has returned from

I'II0o n EIlNh IIuIIUINu IIH3 ItluIIIUu IIOIII
n visit to Iorklyn
The Security Trust and Safe Deposit Co.
has declared IL semi-annual dividend of 8
per cent, payable on demand
The Office furniture of j. Il. Orchard,
No, 92j Market street. was sold Wednes-
day by Constable Reardon for $50
Miss Hettie Dlckey. who has been the
has returned to her home in Stanton.
Josiah w. Humphrey, father of L. A,
and w. h. Humphrey of this city. died
recently at Mendian, n. ", at the age of
~ years.
Enoch Moore s. Sons have contracted to
build two car floats for the Atlantic n
Danville railroad. One will be 40 feet
long. 80 feet beam and s feet deep and the
other 100 feet long, u feet beam and Z!
feet deep.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

The Philadelphia correspondent of
The American Paper TRADE says: The
Glen Mills Paper Co., Joseph NJ. Dohan
manager, have recently completed a
new machine room at the extensive
mills in the suburbs of our city. They
have put in the latest new machinery
manufactured by the Pusey & Jones Go.
OF Wilmington. The business under the
present management has been very
much extended and they are az present
doing very large trade.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

The erection of the knights Of the
Golden Eagle Hall, which will be
located at the southeast corner OF
Seventh and Market streets, will be
commenced during the coming spring.
1t will be four stories high and of an
imposing architectural design. 1t Will
be erected on a lot 37x70 feet. The base.
ment will extend under the sidewalk
The lower story will be equipped as a
business house and the upper stories
utilized as meeting rooms.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

RETAINED BY MR. BAYIRD.
Why No Change Was Made in the Once
of Naval Attache Mt London.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Commander
F. NJ. Barber, who, on December 18th,
was ordered to relieve Lieutenant-com.
mander w. 5. Cowles as naval attachc
to the London embassy, and who had
taken passage for himself and wife to
sail yesterday for his new post by the
steamer New York, returned TO Wash
ington to-day, his orders having been
revoked by Secretary Herbert
Naval officers We're somewhat sur.
'prised when Lieutenant Commander
Cowles was SO summarily detached
after enjoying his present duty less than
year, his appointment having been
made January 4th. 1898. He married
the daughter of Hon. Allen q. Thur.
man of Ohio, but his wife died several
years ago. .... 49,.
When the news of the proposed
change reached London it is understood
that Ambassador Bayard telegraphcd
Secretary Gresham that he desired
Lieutenant Cowles' retention, and the
President himself directed the revocation
Of the orders which assigned Lieutenant
Cowles to the Olympia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
YoUNG LIDY ASA ULrED.
Tho Rutiian Escaped Before the Officers
Could Reach Him.

UWHIW NbHCH ItIW. --
Wednesday evening last as young
lady, the niece of prominent physician
of this city, was passing the junction Of
Delaware avenue and Jefferson street,
she was attacked by man who sud-
denly appeared, and throwing his arms
around her, dragged her to IL vacant lot
on jefferson street below Ninth.
The young lady's screams attracted
the attention of Private Watchman
William Ii. Harbert and also of u police
officer
They found tho ruiiian's victim in
Frustrated condition simply from the
fright, but otherwise unhurt. The man
had escaped before the officers could
reach the place, probably the sound Of
their fastening feet frightening him.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

A new house for the sisters Of st.
Marys parochisl school will be erected
on the present site Of the old house on
East Fifth street in the early spring.
One thousand cuts Of the new house
are being cast and will be given to the
people in a few days. The new house
will be three stories high, with beautl-
full cross on top and with all modern
Improvements. II will cost about $4,000.
The ladies Of the parish are now organ
izing to hold a lair in the basement of
the church. The fair will open on
Easter Monday, April 10Th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

The semi,annual meeting Of the mem
bers of tho Brownson Library Associa.
ton was held last week when tile follow
ing officers were elected: Chaplain,
Rev. NJ. X. Fallon, A. NJ; President,
Joseph L. McCatferty; Vice president,
james A. Moaley; Recording Secretary,
+. X. McNulty; Financial secretary,
John J. Mcdovern; Correspon linz Sec
rotary, William J. Gallagher; Treasurer,
II. Il. Mention; Librarian, A. P. Mahoney;
Assistant Librarians, Mark A. MILAN
and d. f, Kenncy; Directors, James IL.
Farley, D. +. Council and N, j. Kelly,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

Friendship, Lodge K. Of p, has elected
the following officers: Past Chancellor,
John #. Simmons; Chancellor Com.
lnander, John A. Orr; Vice-C Chancellor,
Richard Heritage; Prelate, George H..
Cornell; Keeper of Records and Seal,
Thomas II. Buckley; Master of Ex-
chequer, Robert McCaullcy; Master of
Arms, William w. Sitter; Master of
Work, John Simmons; Trustee, David
Cook.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

William Luke has resigned the posi-
ton of superintendent of the Rockland
mills of the Jessup IS Moore Paper Co.
and been succeeded by John j. Harris
of Mechauicsyilie, y. y, q brother Of
DR.. \. b. Harris OF this city. Nh. Luke
was born at Brock of Devon, in Kin
rosshire, scotland, and is in his G6th
year. He was trained in papermaking
from his boyhood, his father and grand.
father being papernakers and owners Of
a paper mill Mr.. Luke canc to the
United States in 1869. His first work
mere was in New Jersey. lie removed
from that State H. Connecticut, returned
to New Jersey, removed to Massachu.
sets and again to Connecticut, when he
was superintendent Of the Rocklgnd
mill at Montville. Soon after his re-
moval to Montville he was appointed
superintendent OF the Rockland rails on
the Brandywine, SUGGESTING hi, brother.
in-law, David Lindsay, upon his dc.
cease, ia 1869.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
ELECTION or OFFICERS.
Annual Meeting OF the Ladies' Aid So.
clety of ST. PAnl's NJ. d. Church.

Thursday afternoon, at the annual
meeting of tie Ladies' Md Society Of
St. Paurs ". L. Church, the following
officers were elected President, Mrs. j,
W. Williams: President, Mrs.
Abram Jones; Treasurer, Mrs. NJ. Il. NJ.
Cronhamn.
Parsonage Committee-Mrs Crouch,
Mrs, Foster and Mrs. Hodson.
Board OF Mapa-ers--Nirs. Foster, Mrs.
Phillips, Mrs. Holson, Mrs. Jones, Mrs.
Crotch, Mrs, Cronhamn, Mrs. Thomas.
Collectors Crotch, Mrs. Crou.
hamu, Mrs. Irwin and Mrs Scott.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
NEW MOROCCO FIRM.
Tadman 81 Hickman Have just Started
in on Glazed Kid.

The new morocco firm of Tadman &
Hickman (9lessrs. r. W. Tadman and
James b. Hickmsn) who have just
rented Nos. 204, 2O6 and 208 West
Fourth street, the premises being 75x110
feet, and five stores in height, have
started in with full set of hands ON
glazed kid work.
MIR. Tadman has for years been
Wilmington morocco manufacturer and
was formerly Of the local firm of
Mitchell, Tadman & Co., and Mr.. Hick-
man is one of the largest morocco dealers
OF PHILADELPHIA. ....
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
SoI,il,y tho sheriff.

The following properties were sold by
Sheriff Paul Gillis AT the Court House
Thursday: The house Of H. Ia. Bantam
on Buttonwood street near Il was sold
to w. l.. Lyman for 800; property of
James b. Stidham ou west side Of Van
Buren, street near Sixth, sold to Samuel
McCaulley for 800; land Of Elizabeth
Hicks, Brandywine hundred, purchased
by William Michael Byrnc for $4,000;
farm of Honora Lynch, Chrstiana hun
drcd, bought by William Nicholas for
81 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
RICHARD BROHS'y J'ISITORS.
Ingenious Christinastude Exhibit by an
eA-SOlniyr.

Richard Brown, S22 Pine street, an
ex.soldier who annually delights the
young people Of his neighborhooi with
an ingenious Christmas tree exhibition
has crowds of visitors again this year.
In addition to the Christmas tree
there is fort with soldiers and senti-
nels, the latter moving about by an in
genious clock-work arrangement. There
is also stable with horses and manger
and an imitation cradle with II figure Of
the Christ child. Mr.. Browns friends
are delighted at the interesting exhibi,
ton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

people overlooked the Importance of per-
manently beneficial effects and were salts
fed with transient action; but now that il
is generally known that Syrup of Figs will
permanently cure habitual constipation,
well.informed people will not buy other
laxatives, which act for time, but finally
iniure the system.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

Sister Margaret of the Episcopal Sister
hood of this city is soliciting subscrip
tons for the first colored Episcopal
Church in the Diocese of Delaware.
The enterprise has been authorized by
BishopColeman, and is in the interest Of
st. Matthews Mission, of which the Rev.
II. ID. Speakman is the rector. Sister
Margaret has already received severa!
liberal subscriptions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

The 1O.years, old son of b. ". Short,
carpenter, No. POI Poplar street, slipped
on the icy street Thursday and 6roke
one of his legs above the ankle. He
was taken home when DIR. Henry Il.
Spruance, Fifth and Poplar streets, was
called in, who set the broken member
and the lad is now progressing well.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

pleasant celebration of its 27th anniver-
sary Thursday night. Degrees were con
fcrred on q candidates. Eden Lodge
will be visited soon by Pacific lodge Of
Baltimore, on which Occasion there will
be n banquet.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

DR.. John A. Tanner, former resi-
dent of this city, was in Wilmington
Tuesday week as the guest of u. w
Bush. DIR. Tanner passed through the
civil war, was afterwards Indian agent
for Arizona and travelled extensively
through Europe. He was afterwards
made surgeon of the Brazilian feet.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

Daniel Finley, who had served 81
years of his life sentence for murder in
the second degree, in Clinton prison,
New York, was pardoned by Governor
Flower on Monday. Finley, who is now
nearly 80 years of age says he wishes to
return to Ireland and die in peace.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

Work of rcmodeling the Corless en-.
gine in the glazed kid department of
Charles Baird Il 20. has been completed
and the plant is now in full operation.
The firm has all the work On hand that
il can manage
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

Gases of 10 years standing where opera.
tons have failed have been cured by
Japanese Pile Cure. \. b, Danforti,
second aud Market streets, and the Miller
Drug Co., 4O2 Market street,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

Funeral services over the remains Of
two veterans took place Thursday. John
T. Scarborough, No. 623 West Third
street, and S. X. Moody, No. 1914
Adams street. Both of the men were
members of du Pont Post,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
Death of Mrs. Rosanua Boettrer.

Mrs. Rosanna Bocttger, aged 62 years,
died Tuesday week at her residence, S26
du Pont street. She was the widow of
Henry Boettger, who was employed for
several years by j. 7. Cause us gardner.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

Charles II. Armour, j. j. Houck,
placed in the Brandywinc Tuesday week
u cans of rock, black and Oswego bass.
They measured from 2 to s inches in
length.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

DR.. Edmund D. Shortlidge, son of
Mayor Shortlidge, has been appointed
resident physician of the Emergency
Hospital, at Washington, D. Q.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

Bank dividends as follows have been
declared for the past six months: First
National Bank, ~ per cent; National
Bank of Wilmington and Branywine, Z;
Union National Bank, III Central Ma
tional Bank, 3. ..-....
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10
THE FATAL COLD IN FLORIDA
"Judge" Tells About the Elk
tent of the Disaster.
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS POORER
a Bit of Experience From His
Own Place.

Vegetables That Succumbed to the Un-
expected Freeze Strawberry Plants
Not Affected BY tho orde sl-Interest-
ing Points for Those Addicted to STAR
gazing,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

The Delaware Construction Co. starts
out the new year with about $15O,O0O in
contracts. This includes work in the
New York navy yard, at the mouth of
the SchuyilSill and at Norfolk, Va.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

Arc the good qualities possessed by Hoods
Sarsaparilla, Above all IL purines tho blood,
thus strengthening the nerves, il reg YATES tho
digestive organs, tnvi CRATES the klluuys nd
liver, tones and builds up Tue entire system,
cures surefula, dyspepsia, catarrh and rueuma-
tls1n. Gethood's and only Hood $.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-10

Hoods Pills cure all Liver ills, bilousness,
iauHdlce, Indigestion, sick headache. 25c,-
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-10-18
CIRCUIT COURT.
Yesterdays Proceedings Given
in Brief.

1t being necessary to continue
this term of court during the next
and third week, a jury of twelve
was drawn from d box continuing
names, and were duly sworn by
! the clerk
State VS.. Peter Allen, murder.
\. NJ. Aired was appointed stem
ographer to take down testimony
in this case.
Naturalization paptrs were
granted to MArtin Rodriguez and
Henry Perroz, both of Cuba.
Case of State VS.. Peter Allen
was called. r. B. Bullock, coun
Sci for defendant, entered plea of
not guilty. Case then went to
jury, who retired to consider It.
Court adjourned till $50.
AT $50 grand jury came in with
true bills against ohm A Bishop,
AOI CIHOCZLICIlCIlL1 dllO w Ill ~
Long, for assault with intent to
murder.
John A. Bishops came on for
hearing and his bond was fixed at
$4,000, TO be approved by court.
Thomas Taylor, the attached
witness for the state in case of Pc
ter Allen, was discharged without
ccst.
State VS.. Peter Allen then came
on for hearing. Jury returned
verdict of not guilty, and prisoner
was discharged.
State VS.. Ben Mccullough. w
W. Martin and w. K. Zewadski
for the defense. Jury of six en-
pan'eled for this case.
Court adjourned till this morn,
ing at 9.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-10-18
A FINE SOUVENIR.

Ex-Chief Campbell has received
beautiful badge of membership
in the Flreman's international
Association.
Major Campbell was one of the
delegates to the twenty-third con
vention, held in Augusta, GA.
The badge is very pretty one,
with a cross bar of metal at the
top, with heavy red ribbon sus-
pended from it. The lettering is
in gold. Five trumpets are used
as symbol, and the whole is a
very pretty souvenir.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-10-18
DOES NOT FORGET Us

Ex-Chief Campbell received let
ter this morning from Marshall
Harding, who is now at his old
home in ReynoldsviIle, Pa,
He says he has met several of
the Pennsylvania fremen who
competed for the belt. They also
feel very bad over their defeat.
He also met Major Campbell S
old friends, F. E. Smith, jr., editor
of the Western Fireman, and
ThomasWilkinson of Dallas, Tex.
Marshall sends his regards to all
the boys and says his heart is with
old Marion No. I.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-10-18

THE Walker Mo-, Herald says:
"A hen belonging to the editor of
his paper laid an egg that weighed
nearly half pound. On breaking
the egg it was found to contain a
second egg the natural size of a
hens egg. Both eggs were appar-
emily perfectly formed The hen
that laid the double egg was a
black Langshan. If there is an
other county in the state where
hens lay two eggs at once we
should like to hear from them"
We do not know whether or not
this is equal to the above.
but we at one time owned six hens
and rooster, and got seven eggs
In one day.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-10-18

THE Russians are SO anxious to
colonize the Amur district of Slbe-
ria that they offer each male set
tier eighty acres of land free, a
loan Of S325 without interest for
three years, exemption from taxes
for three years and from military
service for five years.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1895-10-18

A FEW years ago the farmers in
a part of Indiana were complain
ing bitterly of the exactions of
the commission men in the cities
So they finally decided that they
would NOT raise any more vegeta-
bles for shipment, but would con
rent themselves with supplying the
local markets and their own tables.
But it was not long before the
commission men sent their agents
around to buy the farmers prod
nets on the ground, and at good
prices, too.