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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16
Just a Hint.

Father" asked Tommy the othe-
day "why is it that the boy is said TO
be the father of the man?
Mr.. Tompking had never given this
subject any thought and was hardly
prepared to answer off hand.
why, why" he said, stumblingly,
its so because it is, / suppose
well" said Tommy, since I'm your
father I'm going TO give you ticket to
a theatre and half a crown besides. l
always said that If ! was father /
wouldn't be so stingy as the rest of them
are. Go in, and have a good time while
you're young. l never had any chance
myself
Mr. Tompkins gazed in blank amaze
ment at Tommy. Slowly the significance
of the hint dawned upon him. Produc-
ing the silver coin he SAID:
Take It, Thomas. When you really do
become a father, | hope it won't be your
misfortune to have son who is smarter
than yourself. Tit Bits.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16

Harrisburg, Jan. 15.-Attorney Cen
sral Mccormack has completed his BIZ
ennia report for the year 1S97-9S. lie
will retire from office on Tuesday and
this will be his parting message to the
lesgislature During the past two
years 1921 suits were brought by Mr..
Mccormack for the collection of de-
lnquent taxes. They were also taken
in the Dauphin county court 352 APP
pcals from settlements made by the
accounting officers of the state.
Collections were made during the
period covered by the report by ad-
verse proceedings amounting to So2O,-
500 90. In addition to this commissions
to the amount Of so 4l3.A were paid
by the defendants and through the at
torn'y generals department into the
state treasury. Mr.. Mccormack thinks
1t is not unsafe 10 predict that ii Will
not be necessary for the legislature to
seek amy new subjects Of taxation in
oTd"r to meet the appropriations that
viii properly De made by that body.
lie recommends the enactment of Il
law creating the Offices of additional
deputy attorney general. additional law
clerk and messenger During his ad-
ministration the system Of taxing the
capital stock of corporations was re-
NuluN nized, the effect of which will
h to increase enormously the basis
upon which corporations have hereto
fore been taxed and may in time re-
uuirc the reduction in the millage now
imposed upon capital stock.
AUDITOR GENERALS DEPART
MFNT.
NJ Mccormack calls attention 10 the
condition of affairs in the auditor gem
erals department without any refer
cnCe - particular occupants of that
Office. 1t has come to the attorney
generals notice in repeated instances
that in almost iunumorable cases set
Elements hay" not been made against
corporations owing taxes and i'm other
eases almost as numerous where set
Elements hay" been made no efforts
have been made to collect the taxes.
Mr.. Mccormack says he has come to
know officially that in many cases set
Elements have not been made for ten
years or more and in numerous N.
stances Wherr settlements have been
made they have not been paid or certi-
fed to the attorney general for collec-
tion for as great a period of time great
~ t' tlle injury OF the commonwealth.
He argues that the vice of the system
of making settlements against corpora
ttons for tax is that this vast power
without check nr hindrance Is vested in
one man and that the power of one
man, whoever he may be. to discrimi-
nate in favor of interpretations against
certain other CORPORATIONS should be
permitted to continue no longer.
Mr.. Mccormick says further that he
makes no reflection upon any officer or
elnpl0ye of the auditor generals de-
partment, but that in his judgment the
system opens wide a door for fraud
and for inequality of taxation. tie
suggested that some tribunal or rcvis
ion be created by which it could be
determined in a judicial or semi
judicial way the amount of taxes OF
corporations should pay He regards /,
unsafe and dangerous to give to one
man the power to say upon what Valu-
alton corporation should pay its taxes
and recommends that this evil be cor
rcctad by legislation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16
Al. Reeves Company.

The attraction at the Gaiety this
week is one that will be sure to please
both the young nu old. that faVorite
comedian, AL Reeves, with his big fam
Gus company of twenty-five whites and
twenty-five blacks with their potpouri
of new and catchy music, funny sit
uations and dances, new and magnifi-
cent scenery. handsome women, gor-
geous wardrobe and grand electrical
effects. Mr.. Reeves stands without a
peer in his line and says that the show
is laughter from start to finish, The
show is composed of chorus of thirty
women, who are shapely and beautiful,
and all of whom possess strong voices.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16
Chicago Grain Market.

Chicago, Jan. 14-An improvement in
anCes at the seaboaTd today caused a
good deal of animation among wheat
traders and May closed 2sc, higher. Corn
lost lsc. and oats left off "a shade lower.
Pork advanced 10c. and lard and ribs
212c. each, Cash quotations were as fol-
lows: Flour-Dull aud steady; winter
patents. S3G0a37O; straights. S33Oa340;
spring patents hard, 81. 4Oa3 90; soft pat
ents, SO 20aS 20; bakers, 50. 2Oa2. 20; straights
80 SOa32J; No. spring wheat, 67iAaG9c
No. 8 do, 6iaGSc. No. red, lie; No. 2
corn, S6c. No, 2 yellow corn, 36l4c.; No.
white. 29a29lsc.: No. ? rye. 56lac; No, .
harley 43c. to SIC; flax seed, Sllia1 1l1a
N w, Sl.lS; prime timothy seed, So
pork, S9S5a9.90; lard, S5.5Oa5.52la; ribs
sides, A.70aA95; dry salted shoulders,
4Ha43sc. clear sides boxed, $5a5 10; whis-
key, $l,2l; sugars, cut loaf, $50; granu-
lnfnd q %
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RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
Lehigh Valley Railroad System
In Effect Nov. 13, 1898.

".
For philadelphia and New York via n
G. II. r. r.. at 6,45 a. m. and u 02 > is, 4 -
8Iack Diamond Express. and ll.gO n ~,
sundays, d. & H., l5S, 74S p. m. ''
Eor White Haven, HaZleton, PottsviIIo
and principal points in the coal regiomg'
via d. & II. r. r., 645 2lS and I27 n. NJ
Eor Bethlehem, Easton, Reading H..
rishurg and principal intermediate St.
ti9ns Via ID. & H. r. r., 6.ij a. m - Ga
us 4.27 Black Diamond Express, iI$S iiiI,S5
SnndaYs, d. & H., l.5S, 74S p. m. 1'''''
Eor TunkhannOCk, TOwanda. IaIp,i,o
ithaca. Geneva and principal internna,,i,i'' a.
ate stations, via D., J.. & w. II. r. { no
a m. 1855 and 3.35 p. m. 49, o'0'
Eor Geneva, Rochester, Buffalo Ni-c-
ara Falls, Chicago and all POINTS west VI,
H. & IL. r. r., 1903 1903 Black Diamond
Exnress, 1O.41 and ll.30 p. m. SUNDAYS ~
- III lli3 a. nl., 14S p. m.
Puliman parlOr and sleeping or I.obiob
valley parlor cars on all trains betw"9n
Ntiikes-Barre and New York, PhIlodri-
mia, Buffalo and Suspension Bride.
ROLLIN IL. WILBUR, Gen. Supt,
South Bethlehem Pa
CIJAS, 5. LEE, Gen. Pass. Agt, % Cort-
land street, New York.
A w NONEMACHER. Division Pass
enger Agent, South Bethlehem. Pa.
For tickets and Pullman reservations
apply 300 Lackawanna ave, Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16
IN THE PLAY HOUSES.
" The Ragged Earl" :"

Andrew Mack presented his new play,
The Ragged Earl" at the Lyceum,
Saturday afternoon and evening, be-
fore delighted audiences. 1t is a better
play than the usual Irish singing
comedian has to offer and it is hand
solnely staged.
Mr. Mack sings several new songs
very sweetly and he has the assistance
of very capable company. Tonight
The Ragged Earl" opens at the Acad-
emy of Music in New York for an eX-
tended run
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16
A Trick of His Trade.

In one of the back counties of South
Texas is a negro doctor, who enjoys a
more or less extensive practice among
the coloreG population, which compoSes
majority Of the citizenship. A white
physician accOsteG him on the road the
other day, saying: 'We!, Dr., sam,
where have you beenY' Been to see
Bill Johnsing, sah He was wraslin wild
Nose Jones an bus & blood vessel.
Indeed, that's serious! What did you
prescribe?" "Ah! l done fix him all
right wild alum and gum arabic. Alum
to draw dee parts tOgeddah and de gum
to stick EN- 1t may be interesting To
add that the victim ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Standard.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16

l ,S59 head sheep, $500 head; hogs, I750
head. Beef Cattle--Actiye, higher; eXT-
ira, 5a4a57sc.; good, 5i@a59sc. medium, 5l
demand and firm; lambs stronger Elk
ira, 4s4a5c.; good, 4hall2c,; medium 3s4a
4c. common 212a3iaC.; lambs 5a5%4c Hogs
Closed firm AT 5iiaji2c. for best west
erns and 5a5l4c tor others. COws-Fat
cows good request, 2l2a312c,; thin COWS,
IS to SIS; veal calves active, Al2a712c. !;
milch cows fair request at $3Oa5J; city
dressed beeVes active at GaS31c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16
Chicago Live Stock Market.

Chicago, Jan. 1.-THE demand for cat
tie today was of restricted character,
but the limited offerings prevented any
decline in prices, Fancy cattle brought
and heifers. S3.3OaiOO; western fed
steers, Sia5.GO; Texas steers, SS,GOaA.0O; ;
calves, S4a1l0. There was a big run of
packers and eastern shippers bought free
ly, and the early decline was fully re-
covered, The extreme range of prices
during the day was s3.i0a3.77l2 with the
bulk of sales at 81. .6Oa3. 77la: fair to choice,
81. 60a3, 77l2; packing lots, S3i5aS5Ih
mixed, s3,5Oa3.Gj; butchers, S350a3 1914
light, $3.45a3,G7i2; pigs, S3a3.4O, The limit
ed offerings of sheep were well taken at
yesterdays prices. lambs being saleable
at sia51O; sheep at $2jOa2,75 and year
lings. Sia4,55. Receipts-Cattle, 800 head
hogs. 2GOO0 head; sheep, 1000 head
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New York Live Stock Market.

New York, Jon, ll-Beeyes--No trading,
feeling steady; cables firm, CalNes-Firm (;
veals, S5aG,25; no barnyaIs or western
calves, Sheep and Lambs--Market quite
demoralized sheep, l0al5c. lower; lambs,
l0a2Oc lower; good sheep, SL25; two cars
choice. wethers sold late yesterday at
$40. Ilogs-Steady, at $3.90a4l5 choice
state pigs, A25.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16
Philadelphia Grain and Produce.

philadelphia, Jan. 14.-Wheat-steady;
contract grade January, 752ta76c. Corn
hc, lower; No. 2 mixed January old,
4lAailiac,; new, January, 40Aa40l2c. Oats
Firm; No. 2 white clipped 35AaS5Ac. !;
No. white clipped, SiaSfac,; No, 2
mixed do, 33l2a3ic, Butter-Quet, un-
changed; fancy western creamery, 20c. !;
do. prints, 2lc. EgEs-Weak and ic. low
er; fresh nearby, 22c.; do. western 22c. I;
do. southwestern, 2lc; do southern, 20c
Cheese-Firm. Refined SuGars-Steady;
fair demand. Unchanged Tai
low-Firm but quiet; city prime, in hogs
heads, 3tsc,; country prime. in barrels.
SIZE; dark do, 34c; cakes, +4c.; grease,
2a3c: as to color Live POultry-Dull;
fowls, 9a1Oc.; old ROSTERS, &c: spring
chickens, Si.a9iac.; ducks, and geese, "a
ers, 6l2c. srring chickens, choice west
ern, l1al2c,; do. fair 10 good. 9a1Oc tur-
keys, choice to fancy, Halle; do. fair
70 good 9a10c; ducks, 7a8c. Receipts
Flour, 1000 barrels and 14G00 sacks
wheat, 260O0 bushels corn 90 900 bushels
oats, 4tG0 bushels. Shipments--W Wheat
1000 bushels; corn 10000 bushels; oats,
li,0O0 bushels.
Philadelphia Live Stock Market.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16
COLLEGE GRADUATES.
Some Statistics Concerning the Life
They Take UP.

One hundred years ago more grad
yates adopted the ministry Of the gos-
pei as a career than any other calling,
says the Savannah News. The proper
tion was a little more than onc-third Of
the total number OF graduates. The
law followed next I'm order, but taking
a considerably smaller number of men.
Gradually the law gained on the
church, until it took first place, about
S3 1-S per cent of lne graduates be-
coming lawyers.
The standing of these two profess
sions remained about the same until
within the last ten or fifteen years,
when the law slightly increased its
lead. From ten years ago up TO the
present time, however, commerce has
been forging 70 the front. and at the
present time II appears that more
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16
Buffalo Live Stock Market.

East Buffalo, n. y, Jan. l4,--Cattle--
Steady and firm. Hogs--slow for all
grades good 10 choice Workers and light
mediums, $3.50; roushs $AlOa3.2O; pigs
fair To choice, sl55a3.j0. sheep and
Lnmbs--Nery dun; lambs, choice to ex-
ira, $dt5a52O; culla and coT.mon. &c. 25a
AIS; sheep, choice TO selected wethers
A.S5a45O: culls and common, S2a3.75.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16

PILES CURED IN TO s NIGHTS
one application gives relief, Or. Agnew's
Ointment is a boon for Itching Piles, or
Blind. Feeding Piles, it relieves quick
ly and permanently. In skin cruptions it
stands without a rival Thousands of
testimonials if you want evidence. ?j
cents Sold by Matthews Bros. and w.
L. nj
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16
CITY SCAVENGER

Alb. BRIGGS CLEANS PRIVY VAULTS
and cess pools; no odor. Improved
pumps used. A. BRIGGS, Proprietor.
Leave orders 100 North Main avenue,
or Eicke's drug store, corner Adams and
Mulberry. Telephone G040
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16
Erie and Wyoming Valley.

Time Table in Effect Sept. 18th, 1925.
TRAINS leave Scranton for New York,
Neyburg and intermediate points on
noints. at 7.O3 a. m, and 225 p. m. Trains
arrive at Scranton from above points at
10 % "A, M. and 3,l5 and 9,OS p. IN.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16
The Peoples Exchange.

POPULAR CLEARING HOUSE for the Benefit All Who
"A Have House o Real
y Sci Who or
Small Advertisements a Word
Five Word-Except Situations Wanted,
serted
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HELP WAWTED-MALE.

WANTED-A FIRST CLASS OUTSIDE
foreman; good salary; good position
if the man measures up to the require
ments. Must be acquainted with machin-
cry such as Is used in wet breakers.
None but a first-class man need apply.
Address Box "E," Minersville, Pa.
w ANTI d - RESPONSIBLE FIRM
wants Office manager at Scranton; sal
ary, 81, 200 year; 5000 cash and best refer
ences required; commercial reference fur
nished. Address Postofiice Box 3l2, Phila.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16
BIENNIAL REPORT
OF MIR, MCCORMACK
STATISTICS FROM ATTORNEY
GENERALS OFFICE.

His Parting Message to the State
Legislature 49, Suits Brought and
Collections Made During the Past
Two Years Recommendations
Made-Atttentio Is Called to the
Condition of Affairs in the Auditor
Generals Office System That
Opens the Door for Fraud.
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HELP WAWTED-FEMALE.

LADIES no EMBROIDER-GOOD PAY
ing. easy work sent tn your home :;
write for sample and materials Unique
Embroidery Co., 102 Fulton st., New York.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16
Oil Market.

oil city, Jan. H-Credit balances s116;
certificates, market quiet; offerings none;
no bids or sales; runs, $3.50 barrels;
Shipments 92a6l2 barrels.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16
Too Anxious.

81 wish ] knew all the mean things
my ncighbors say about me"
You want to know too much. DE
tToit Free Press.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16
SGALR TREATMENT.

"N>NrNNN|NN(NN>lS>1N7>(>N(N
MRS. l.. Il. KELLER, SCALP TREAT
ment, Soc; shampooing. 50c.; facial
massage. manicuring, 25c.; chiropody. 'Ol
Quincy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16
RAILROAD TIME TABLES.
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD

Schedule Ia Effect May no, 1898.
Trains Leave Wilkes-Barre as Fol.
lows:
7.3o a. M, week days, for Sunbury
Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Balti.
more, Washington. and for Pitts.
burg and the West.
lo.i6 a. IN, week days, for Hazleton,
Pottavlile, Reading, Norristown,
and Philadelphia; and for Sun.
bury, Harrisburg, philadelphia,
Baltimore, Washington and Pitts.
burg and tho West.
s.I2 D. m daily. for Sunbury. Harris.
burg.. Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Warrington, and Fttsburg and
the West.
600 p. M, week days, for Sunbury.
Harrisburg, Philadelphia and
Pittsburg.
- r WOOD, den'I Pass. Agent
j. Is. HUTCHINSON, General Manager
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THE MARKETS.
Wall Street Review.

New York, Jan. 1i.--Transactions on
the stock exchange today were the larg-
est for a two-hour session In many years,
and had the same volume continued for
the usual Ave hours trading it would
nave been within a quarter of u million
of two million she res. Total sales were
7OS,4J5 shares.
Quotations furnished by LABAR e
FULLER, stock, grain and cotton brok-
ers, rooms O9 and 2l0, Board of Trade
huf1dfpp GCraptnp Do
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16
REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE-MY RESIDENCE AT 235
Colfax avepue; just completed. All
modern improvements. Hardwood finish,
sanitary plumbing. electric lights. etc.
Price reasonable. Address Frank L.
Okell, 220 Broadway, New York city
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders of the West Ridge Coal
pany, corner of North Main avenue and
Green Ridge street, Monday, Jan. %, be-
tween the hours of 2 and p. M, for
the purpose of electing a board of direc-
ness as may come before the meeting.
L. a. CLARK, Secretary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16

4. SUNNY UUIV,
signifies that trains stop on signal for pas
Bengers
Trains EOS and 206 sunday only other trains
daily except sunday.
secure rates Via ontario Western before
purchasing tickets and save money
nrough wagner Du1st s.S-peT and free re-
clining chair car New York 20 Chicago WITHOUT
change. Passenger 4LI1J H-NUcCd 20
EwO Cents er Mile.
J,C. Anderson, Gen. Pass Agt
4. FlitoToft, Div. Peas, Lgt. scranton, Pa.
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MONEY TO LOAN.


s., 900 MORE OR LESS STRAIGHT.
Curry, Attorney, Connell Building.
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FURNISHED ROOMS.


SECOND FLOOR FRONT ROOM TO
let with board, permanent or tran
sient. The Aldne, APO Adams avenue.
FOR RENT-PLEASANT FURNISHED
rooms; conveniences. Rooms from $l.5O
up 522 Mulberry street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders of the Enterprise Pow
der Manufacturing Company, for the
of such other business as may properly
come before it, will be held on Wednes-
day, January 25th, 1899. at the Office of
the company Scranton, Pa, at so
O'Clock p. m No transfer of stock will
be made for ten days next preceding the
date of the above meeting.
L. z. KINGSBURY, Secretary.
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WANTED.

~~~yN~~|N~~~~~~OC~~~>>N ~~~>>NN~~~~0~~S~>>>">~>~>~
WANTED-SECOND HAND CAMERA;
small size; particulars, price. Pratt,
Box 202, Dunmore.
wANTED-CASE OF BAD HEALTH
that R-I-PA-N-S will not benefit.
Send 5 cents to Ripans Chemical Co.
New York. for 10 samples and 1000 testi-
monials.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
- stockholders of the st. Clair Coal
Company, for the election of directors
and the transaction of such other busi-
ness as may properly come before it, will
be held on Monday. January %, 1899 at
the office of the company in the Library
Building, Scranton, Pa, at three o'clock
p. m. AT this meeting it is intended to
amend the bylaws. No transfer of stock
will be made for ten days next preceding
the date of the above meeting.
Il. Il. KINSGBURY, Secretary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16

MEGARGEE BROTHERS, PRINTERS
supplies envelopes, paper bags, twine.
Warehouse 13O Washington avenue,
Scranton, Pa.
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EOR SALE or RENT.

FOR RENT OR SALE-FIRST CLASS
Upright Piano. Coed as new. Bar
gain. Address 1886 Washington avenue.
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT-A FIVE-STORY BUILD
ing suitable for wholesale business,
located i'm the wholesale block, No. IA
Lackawanna avenue. For rent from April
1st. Enquire of Burke Bros, office Con-
nell building.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders of the Scranton Bedding
Company will be held January lIth 1899,
at 1.30 y. M. at their office for election
of directors and the saCtion of such
other business as may properly come he
fore the meeting.
+. Fl. BENTON, Secretary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-16

BAUER'S ORCHESTRA-MUSIC FOR
balls. picnics, parties, receptions, we'd
dings and concert work furnished. For
terms, address Il. J. Bauer. conductor,
III Wyoming avenue, over Hulberts
music store.
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SEEDS

G.. r. CLARK & CO, SEEDMEN AND
Nurserymen; store 146 Washington ave-
nue.; green house, 1850 North Main ave
nue.; store telephone, 7S2.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-06-22

serious assault on the high repu-
tation Of the Rocky Ford cream
cry? Steps should be taken to as
certain the guilty party, and de-
served punishment should be adj
'ministered. Mr.. Babcock has
grounds for a damage suit against
somebody. The question is: Who?
In this connection it is proper
to say that Mr.. Babcock last week
had call from j. q. Allard, dep
uty U. s. revenue collector. A
government tax is levied on all
manufacturers of oleomargarine,
and Mr.. Allard came down to issue
License to our creamery if it was
making the tabooed product. He
gave the entire plant a critical ex-
animation and very readily came
to the conclusion that Uncle Sam
had no basis for collecting an oleo-
manufacturer tax
from Mr.. Babcock.
All of Mr.. Babcock's freight
bills are open to inspection of any
official who supposes that he has
been importing oleomargarinc or
whatever for the pur-
poses OF adulteratlon. MIR. Bab-
cock invites the most severe and
critical examination, knowing that
he has not given the slightest ex-
cuse for the damaging reports in