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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-06-17

1t is somewhat surprising that in this
age of Improvement nobody has made
an attempt to reform the American
comic weeklies and for the funny de-
partments of the dailies, and who, for
the time, is the chief exponent of the
humor of the nation, says a writer in
the Saturday Evening Post. That this
joker is exceedingly effective as a
mirth-provoker one has but to watch
the merry reader to understand; but,
after all, Is there not more to a joke
than a mere laugh? Is not the effect
of a joke upon the serious tendencies
of the public a matter for thoughtful
consideration? Should not the joker be
governed by sense of moral RESPONSE
biity? The subjects of the American
humorist are few and are mostly kept
in stock. 1t is scarcely necessary to
mention them seriatim, as they have
already been mentioned a large num-
Der of thousands of times. With the
tramp joke one cannot quarrel serious
ly, although perhaps it is not calculated
general sense of financial responsible
ty. The mother-in-law joke is showing
signs of decrepitude, after vitality Of
fifteen or twenty years, and may be dis
missed with the grateful reflection that
it has never been worse than an eXhi-
bition Of execrable taste. The joke of
the delayed lover and the toe of the
f,,% t. i L.
sphere Of influence, and may be per-
mitted without caYil to delight, for
generations to come, those whom it is
capable of delighting. There are, how
ever, at least two of the stock subjects
of the American humorist which should
have been cOntiScated long ago, name
ly: liquor intoxication and the insecu-
rity Of the marriage tie. Few funny
publications are considered complete
which do not picture a man reeling
home from the Club with q maudlin
excuse to his waiting wife, or a welded
pair commenting fiippantly upon the
passing of love or the felicity and ia
cility of divorce. The youngster who
is inclined to blame himself severely
for his first step in dissipation turns
to the humorist, and is informed that
what he has done is not sin. but a
joke; why should he worry over some
thing about which the world is laugh.
ing? The young couple having their
first tiffs are grieYously worried until
they chance upon the sarcastic philoso.
ply of the funny man; then they laugh
bitterly at each other, and ask why so
absurd thing as love should be taken
seriously. Their efforts at self-control
and self-abnegation diminish; it is use.
less, they conclude, for them to strug.
gle to maintain an ideal relationship
in society which finds opportunity for
mirth In proceedings for divorce. In
such subjects as these there can be no
real humor. and the man who tries to
joke about them is guilty of moral
lese-majeste which should not 20 I'M
punished
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-06-17

The rule against the wearing of hats
In place Of public amusement has
course that the woman who keeps on
q hat-especially hat of the present
season-throughout a concert or play
stamps herself as lacking in breeding
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-06-17

A palmist says that he read Kiplings
palm before he became famous, and
that he knew, throughout the poets
illness last winter, that he would get
well. If he had seen fit to announce
the fact it might have relieved a very
widespread anxiety.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-06-17

A new telescope now being built for
the Paris exposition is warranted to
bring the moon within forty-one miles
of us. At too short range there may be
some danger that we are all become
lunaticS.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-06-17

An eminent singer has recently or
oered her tombstone. While possibly
no press agents story, it certainly has
a positively last farewell" look
about it
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-06-17

The latest idea is to build warship
10 be called "The American Girl" 1t
seems natural to think of strong
Rrmor round its waist.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-06-17

The trouble with many married peo-
pie is that they married their first love,
and the trouble with the rest of them
is that they didn't.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-06-17

we are not inclined to the oninion
enat the man who wants to marry
Helen Gould is insane.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-06-17

The laundry combine recently incor-
porated IN New Jersey will put up the
smoothest front of them all.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-06-17
Observation-Disclosures,
: TIMELY TOPICS.$
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Observation-Disclosures

NO. The tile and the hat trust have
no connection with each other.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-06-17

Some pugilists are heavy-weights,
some the light-weights, and tue ma
jority of them are long-waits.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-06-17

WIN the formation of the copper
trust be likely to affect the price of
cents?
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-06-17

lily practically live In what might be
two-Story building, and for strictly
family purposes only about two-thirds
of the second story can be used. Near
ly all of the first floor is devoted to half
public service. Its eastern third forms
the famous East Room, which is open
daily to the public. The Red Room,
the Blue Room and the Green Room
nominally belong to the Presidents
family but are in reality of little use
to them. On the walls of these parlors
hang famous paintings, some of which
have been presented by popular organi-
zations like the painting of Mrs Hayes,
given by the Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union. The people, in visiting
the White House, assume the right to
see these paintings, and the privilege,
under certain restrictions, Is usually
granted. In the Blue Room the Presi-
dent receives foreign ministers and
other distinguished visitors of state.
This destroys the privacy of the par
lors for family use. There is really
but one private room on this door-the
family dining-room to which strangers
are rarely admitted. One-third of the
second floor is used for offices. There
is the Cabinet Room, the War Room,
with its corps of telegraphers, offices
for the President, his secretary, and
the half-dozen clerks who attend the
correspondence. The remaining two
thirds of the floor are the apartments of
the President and his family. They are
relatively small and inconvenient. The
kitchen, laundry and other workrooms
are in the capacious basement.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-06-17

The man who suggests a compromise
las usually been whipped
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-06-17

Young girls are the best looking, but
old girls are more agreeable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-02
PRESBYTERIAN LEAGUE.
Questions Of Raising Money Thor
Oughly Discussed.

The Presbyterian League met at the
FIRST Presbyterian church last night az
$50 O'Clock. President James Lewis
Anderson presiding and Rev. W. ;.
Campbell acting as secretary.
The netting was opened with prayer
bv Rev. r. p Kerr D. d., and the roll
was called which showed a large num-
Der of the preachers. elders and deacons
OF an the churches I'm the city 20 be
present
The president congratulated the league
ON their having such excellent attend
ance aud expressed the hope that In a
short time an the one hundred and fifty
members Of the league would be al the
meetings.
The subject of discussion was ''rhe
Pest Methods for Raising Money for
CONGREGATIONAL Expenses.
The question was spoken upon 10y
Messrs. W. II. wood Or II. 5 Mclean,
J. 4. Campbell. j. T. Cook. John Boiling,
Il. Z. Kerr. John y. Coke, W. ;. camp
bell. Paul Pratt and W. II. Dunn
The debate was interesting and covered
almost The entire held IN raising money
for church purposes. including pew rents,
envelopes and personal obligations AT the
beginning Of the year.
II was concluded thar much valuable
Information was gained.
The president announced that az the
January meeting the election Of ofiicefs
you'd be- held and the reports from the
various officers would he received.
Tho meeting was adjourned with prayer
hv REV. q. " Chumbly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-02
THE VANGUARD ARRIVES.
Members Elect and Candidates who
Have Reached the City.

The reality Of the approach to the time
of converting Of the Legislature, on next
Wednesday Is brought f0rcibly to mind
I'm the numerous arrivals Of candidates
and mcmbcrs-elect during the past two
DAYS Besides those who are already
here. nearly "a hundred Of the Othey MEM
beers have made arrangements for hotel
accommodations during the months the
Legislature will be- in session. New
Ford's and Nlurphy's will entertain the
great majority of the legislators.
Colonel William 1t. Mann, candidate for
the cierkship of the House. has estab-
lished headquarters at Murphyss Hotel
He has entered actively into the CAM
paign. He is sangune Of success.
Major u. W. Lynn. candidate for super
intendent of the penitonuary. is I'm the
city. lie is vigorously pressing his can
vass Major Lynn will probably estab-
fish headquarters on Monday.
Second Auditor Ryland. who has oppo-
sition I'm the person of Mr.. w. Mcdonald
Lee. feels confident of his reelection 10y
a very decisive majority. he has re-
ceived a large number Of letters from
meni ers-elect assuring him OF their
support.
Mr. ID. ~. burgess expressed himself
90 "a Times man as very much pleased
with his prospects. He is candidate
against Or. Nunn for the place Of door
keeper of the Senate. He Is highly en-
dorsed by his friends ard his local news
paper Another aspirant for the honor
is Mr.. Donnan. of the Tenth district.
Hon. NJ. :. Newberne. member of the
legislature from Norfolk county is IN
the city and will have his headquarters
af Nau- FDrd's Hotel
Door-keeper Frank b watkins Of the
State Senate. was in the city
Yesterday morning and made ar
rangaments for the entertainment
of Senator Barksdale. Dr. A. =.
Priddy and Hon. -. o. Eggleston at New
Ford's Hotel These. ntemcr VIII Dee
ion the city on Monday
state Senator Flood. one of the f1mil-
Jar and prominent members ~ the As
sembly. registered at the jefferson.
Hon. Edward Hubbard. OF Buckine-
ham. is registered at Murphys
Mr. Arthur Sullivan. Of Montgomery
county. for many years door-keeper OF
the Senate. is in the city
Mr. John whitehead membcr-elect to
the House from Norfolk will reach the
city to-day
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-02
AN INTERESTING PREACHER.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Makes Con
venient Depot Changes

STANTON. VA, Dec. l.-Special.-Tne
mission which Rev Dr. Clampet or Bal
timore. conducted in Emmanuel church,
closed Wednesday night. Rarely II ever
has such preaching been heard In this
town. Or. Clampct preached twenty times
and each sermon drew a larger crowd
than the one preceding IT, Few persons
failed to come a second time AFTER once
hearing him.
Thanksgiving Day was more generally
observed than ever before. Nearly all the
business houses were closed and the SER
vices AZ the various churches well at
tended.
Major 8. VI. Y0st. postmaster OF Staun-
ton. was quite sick Thanksgiving Day.
but Is better now.
Miss Anna Bell Timberlake has returned
from q charming visit to Richmond. She
was delegate 80 the Daughters of the
Confederacy meeting.
The Tuesday Whist Club was delight
fully entertained by Miss Sadie Weller
Tuesday afternoon. Miss Margaret Nc
Chisney won the rri7e.
Mrs. \. NJ FauntlerOy has received
Manila paper giving a full account OF the
hospital there. which is i'm charge OF Or.
Powell c. Fauntleroy. an old stanton
Roy.
The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad Is
ma king p most agreeable change IN us
ticket office and reception room here. II
will give much more room on the platform
outside the building.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-02
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-FLOUR --Neak
and lower but even concessions ialled 10
attract buyers who are anticipating
still lower level.
RYE FLOUR Easy.
BUCNWHEAT FLOUR-Easy at SD
N23j
BUCKWHEAT-Qui
COkNMEAIl-E
RYE-Weak. No. ,. sc. STATE rye, Jjc.
BARLEY-Quiet, feeding, Vi2dl lc.
BARLEY MALT-Dun.
WHEAT-Spot weak. No. > red. 12tc.
Options opened easy an lSc. decline, i"i-
lowing lower cables. but soon recoNcIe9'
ovi ing TO a good foreign demand and ad-
yanced itc. This was succeeded by a re-
action under favorable Argentine crop re-
ports and news of a. biz local grain trade
failure. The close was weak M '%HAc.
loss from Wednesday. January closed at
7l4ic. March closed NO 1899. May closed
CO.'S Spot weak: No. . 1870 Options
opened steady and unchanged. but de-
yelopcd weakness under liquidation ana
sympathy with wheat IN face OF b.s
export trade. closed weak az itf.-c. net
decline: May closed at 3slc.; December
closed at 3~AC.
OATS Spot quiet; No. p soc. Options
dull and weaker.
BEEF-Firm.
CUT MEATS-Easy; picked bellies,
LARD-Quict: western steamed. S537ia.
Refined steady
HOkk-Stcady.
BCTTER-Firm. western creamery, %
H21c. state dairy. 1S1 -Jc.
CHEESE-Stroug small september, ia
U13-
EGGS-Quot. State and Pennsylvania.
2d02ic.. loss Off. western unsraded. at
mark li02Oc
POTATOES Steady. Jersey. S1n1.57i.;
New York S101fO. Long Island Sl250
! -. Jersey sweets 81 .I0lf2
fABBAGi-Dull. Long Island. &,G4 per
LOO
COTTON BY STEA1I-To Liverpool.
DC
IEfROLEl M-Firm. Philadelphia and
Baltimore. $500. do Don bulk, $500
Firm. strained. common 90
good. S1.3j01. 10.
IIBPENTlNE-Steady at 5115ltc.
RlCE-Steady. domestic, fair to extra.
40Oi.c.. Japan. 44t5c.
tOFFEE-Futurc- opened firm 40 dee
cline of H. points iT sympathy with weak
European cables. but later recovered from
the break oh demand from shorts and
active support from the bulls based ou
good spot demand light Brazil receipts
encouraging brazilian cables and an in-
cIe1slne warehouse movement. 4 furry
oi alizne carried prices back iu the
last hour The market closed steady. - fO
lo n0inis lower. sales 1870 bags. in-
ciudihE December. S,1ldJ.N5. january.
S'tm Spot-Rlo steady. mild steady
SUGAR Raw anad refined steady
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-02

Rev DIR. J. G.. Hidon, who had a severe
spell of nervous Drostration during the
last spring and summer, has recovered
his health. and for some time has been
resting al the home of his son. Dr. Joseph
II Hidden. I'm Accomac county
Dr. Hiden's physicians say that he needs
q res after mauy years OF unhroHen
work. and he win not undertake any ac-
tive duties COR some time. lie Is spend
Inc his time rocuperating.
Or. Hlden's friends will be glad TO know
ne has been restored 10 health after 81
illness Of several months. lie VIII prob
ably spend a part of tie winter furi'er
South. where he can get The benefit OF
the more temperate climate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-02
SUNDAY SERVICES.
The Subjects to he Discussed in Nari-
Gus Puipits.

Roy. G.. y. Stricken. d. D.. will preach
a. the Third Presbyterian church to-mor-
row morning at n o'clock There will be-
NJ serNi ices at night
Services will be held tomorrow mofnin-
at n O'Clock at the Christadelphian Ec-
clesia. Lee Camp Han The subject will
De-. Was it Necessary for Christ 10 De
Baptized"
Kev. ". V. Tudor u. d.. presiding
elder Of Richmond district. will preach al
Centenary church tomorrow morning and
pr steel viii on his pulpit at night
The piciniug service az West View Bap-
list church. will be Of special nteres,
tomorrow. The day marks the nth onni-
yersary OF the pastorate al Rev. DR.. J.
NJ. Mercer.
DR. MERGERS sermon will be appropriate
to the occasion and much new church
work for the coming year will be suggest
cd Committees from the congregation
will he appointed 90 take up the work.
and take new hold and interest in the old
work
II is the desire OF the pastor. that each
member Of his church may have some
special work At the closing Of the ser
mon. the Lords Supper will be admin
istered
Rev. Dr. T. Y. Mullins will preach at
the Second Baptist church 30 morrow
eysslng. DR.. Mullins is a powerful and
eloquent speaker. He Is the president OF
the Southern Baptist Theological Semi
nary.
The subject Of the morning discourse at
the Seyenth-Street Christian church to-
morrow wiz De THE Church and the Tn
saved" This Is the second OF series OF
sermons By the pastor. Rev. Carey =
Morgan. in answer 20 the question
What is the Church Trying to Dor The
subject az the night service will be- Max
ing the Most Of Lille"
THE Y. NJ. G. A.
The Mems meeting in Y. NJ c 4. Hall
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock bids
fair 10 be not only large. but also Of in
tense interest Rev DR.. steele. Of Gem
tenary church. will be the speaker. ard
his subject will be Shares" The Doc
tor t. not only able 10 speak upon the
theme. but he Is also "A forcefll and elO-
quent speaker. apt in illustration. power
ful in word painting and is not afraid
10 speak the full truth. The soloist for
the Afternoon will be Mrs Jasper J..
Rowe The auditorium doors will be
open at 800 O'Clock
The Boys Gospel Army will meet IN the
music room at o'clock for their resu-
lar services.
The Workers Training Glass will meet
In the paIor at 5.i5.
Dr. Pell will give one Of his Saturday
afternoon talks on the Sunday school
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-02
SEALED HIS OWN FATE.
Anderson Declines 10 Trust TO the
Mercy of The Court.

WINCHESTER. VA December l.
Special Harris NJ Anderson. Of this city
who was sentenced COB ten years impris-
onment mt Romney. West Va, ON Wednes-
day. by Judge r w. DALEY, FOR robbing
Charles Cooper. had the alternative Of
fered him OF pleading guilty 10 grand lar
ceny and receiving much lighter SEN
tence hut refused 90 do 80.
4 compromise had been effected with
the prosecuting attorney. whereby ne
was to receive six wears II n plead
guilty. but the discretion of the court was
10 prevail under the robbery conviction
81 De did not.
John ana Thomas Morrison. who were
Indicted with him. also refused 10 plead
guilty. ANA win De- tried at the February
rm of the court. The evidence against
all three men is the -lme. and I'm Ander-
sons case was conclusive OF guilt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-02
ASHLAND LADIES DIE.
Mrs. Shepard Dies Alone and Mrs.
Vaughan From Para ysis.

ASHLAND. VA. Dec speciaL-The
citizens We're much shocked and grieved
this morning o. learn OF the sudden death
OF Mrs W. A. Shepard She died during
last night and 10 was not discovered UNI
til This morning when her servant Went
90 attend her. Mrs. Shepard was taken
suddenly 3D. about Two weeks ago while
in Hollywood Cemetery. Richmond. She
was removed 90 the Retreat for the Sick
boz that city and remained there until She
had recovered sufficiently to come To- her
home here. After arriving here she was
800 for several days but She was able yes
terduv to take a short drive.
Mrs Shepard was the widow Of the
late Major W.. g. Shepard. for years pro-
fessor of chem trs off Randolph
COLLEGE and sister of Mr. r. b. Davis
of PETERSBURG. Her husband died also
suddenly about -FOUR years ago.
She was very popular and much be
loved in Ashland. whore She will Doe SEE
verely missed in both religious and social
circles The remains viii be conveyed
to Petersburg and Inferred beside those
of her late husband.
The funeral services will be- conducted
I'm Duncan Memorial church tomorrow
afternoon at 1870 o'clock and the remains
taken to Petersburg ON the $3.50 train.
Mrs Alice Vaughan. who was stricken
with paralysis ONE week ago to-day. died
fhis morning 30 9.lu o'clock 40 her home
near here She was the widow of the late
Edwin Vaughan. for years treasurer OF
Hanover county She was "a member OF
the Baptist church here and most cs-
Unable Christian lnnv The lrformenl
will be made Sunday morning at lo o'clock
i'm Woodland Cemetery here with services
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-02
COTTON MARKETS.

<EW YORK. Dec. 1.-COTTON-Ihe
rather unsettled condition of me COTTON
market during the fore pafi OF me M evH
.slNc way To-day 90 "a leelmg OF Sre"l
confidence iu hull circles ana pronounced
nervousness among ihc snort contingent
The market opened steady al an auNdHN,
of - 90 points. dnd around lhe opchus
showed Considerable inherent strength
On demand from both sides. prompted
lnnin.V by buNish cables from the Ensh1h
market and plenty oft evidence tnal ne
crop movement would pe very lsht ~
ter going off : to - points in sympathy
with ID sudden downturn IN Liverpool.
the market recovered the loss and scored
marked additional advances uu very acliN'
general buying. in which the foreign t''-
uput southern interest an Wall street
figured conspicuously Rumors thak lhe
market WAS hOney-combed with ston-or-
dtre for small margin mp fhleu 10 uh-
dcrmiuc The confidence of the room
traders or to insull COURAGE into the hear
crowd. which made preticaily no resist
anc tO thc onward rush of prices. private
cables stated MAT the English matkr
had been advanced on scare ol shoi u
90 cover and heavy bull speculation. when
iu turn had grown ont OF news from un-
questionable sources to the rnect lntl
fhc crop out-turn for The season ola i"lf
to reach less than estimates bt memneiS
.f fhp various cotton exchanges cdicu-
lated fsr Further diminution in stocks
abroad. nervousness among foreiSn spin
ncrs ON account OF mea&ir supplies ol
r..tg material. ana reports from ftNItrlU-
tatives in the belt. that holders OF cot
ian were entertaining most arbitrary
id.ls ana refusing tO sell anything IKE
'as. sale prices. added TO the hrmncss
in IAverpool The market closed steady
at "a net adygnce of 10 To- H. points.
COTTON Futures opened steady at adj
vance. December al. January 80
February 40. March, loo. April. '.'i'
Alav. rs June 10. July. IjS. August,
49,. September IL October Gb.
FIitnres closed steady. December. all,
January 80. February. 90. March. IH'.
AnrU zoo: NAV. 7G2. June and July.
7D3. August. 7.j9. september. rs Ocio-
s1ot cotton closed quiei al l-lG. higher
middlng upiands 1916 do gun LILO.
sales. 30 bales.
COTTON STEADY. middling. l3,l"'
net receipts ri bales. gross. -" DaleS'
sales 2O9 bales. stock. lwHS Dales'
roial to-day Net receipts. 21s2l bdles.
exports 10 Great Britain, b,1Fo bales 70
The Continent. l2.Ji bales; STOCK ''''-np
bales
Consolidated-Ne receipts. % bales;
exports 10 Great Britain. liHi baies, 10
France a. 193 bales. TO the Continent ST.
90 bales.
Total since September lst-Net receipts,
iej9~i bales, 10 France. 3ii ii3 bales; 10
thc Continent. Si3776 bales.
COTTON Following are the total net
receipts OF cotton at all ports since Sep
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-02

NEW YORK. De-. Regular print
cloths have advanced ilHpic.. sales Of
some lU0DOC pieces have been made al
Providence. but no business rfnorfed al
Fall River Wide gray goods strOne.
Heavy brown sheetines and drills quiet.
but run prices are maintained F0ur-varI
sheetings advanced Bieached ooftons
strong demand quiet but some medium
grades advanced &C. Denims tc. higaal
I'm leading makes. other coarse colored
cottons against BUYERS. Prints are gen
orally Withdrawn from sac for the mo-
ment until AGENTS decide upOn nrices.
Ginghams advanced i.c In line dress
STYLES. Buriaps quiet and barely steady.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-02

In the city Circuit Court yesterday the
cass ~ John "A MCGOWAN < Go. ". l."
! Rarnev which was set for trial. was
nostuoned bv consent To the next term.
which commences on the first Monday IN
January 1900.
Suits were entered in this court yester-
day by f.. b. Taylor, administrator vs..
Inc Cohoke Company. for 500 and by
Louis Goltbach Va. Samuel b. Dunston.
for 500.
The session Of the Hastings Court yes
terday morning was taken up with argu-
mCnts IN the land condemnation case OF
the G. ana o. agent. Hunter.