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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-29
a CHRISTMAS "CRANK."

If you could look into my postoffice
at holiday time you would see great
many most interesting and delightful
looking Christmas packages neatly
wrapped and carefully tied, with the
names and addresses of boys and girls
legibly written upon them, and yet
laid away to one side, never to be de-
livered. The persons who have sent
them have forgotten to put stamps
enough Cor any stamps at alD upon
them, and so they go into the 'held-
for postage" pigeon holes of the post
office, and will never get any further,
unless they are helped on by some one
who knows this sad state OF affairs.
But there are some people in the
world who are always thinking ofjust
such kind things to do as helping
Christmas packages to their destina-
tion. Here is the story of one Of them.
The man who tells us used to be the
postmaster at Huntington, W. Va,
and lie says:
"a day or two before Christmas OF
1889 stranger appeared at the post
Office and asked if we had any letters
or packages which could not be for
warded for lack Of proper postage.
"'Yes, indeed, we have good many,
l am sorry to say l answered.
"'Bring them all out, and let US
send them on their way said he, at
the same time taking bank note from
his pocket.
"The accumulations held for post
age were produced, were properly
stamped, and were sent to the cancel
ing table, the stranger paying for the
necessary stamps.
"Now, said he, Il will leave two
dollars more in your hands to be ex-
pended for stamps in case other mat
ter should be deposited during the holi-
days with insufficient postage. And
you CAN keep record Of the amount,
and we will settle when l call again
"'Will you leave your name?' l asked.
"'Oh, that's not necessary; l am
only drummer he answered.
"This act he repeated every year at
the beginning of the season until 1898,
when, being unable to reach Hunting
ton before the holidays, he enclosed S.
in letter to the postmaster, asking
that it be expended, if necessary, in the
same way. The letter was signed
The Crank Drummer
Was not this real Christian spirit?
Christian Outlook.
All telephone and telegraph lines in
France are operated by the Govern
ment.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-29
5elrtt Misrellanq.
Better Late Than Never.

1t was New Years Eve, 1886, the
earth was covered with tleecy man.
tie and the merry sleigh-riders were
out in full force. 1t was not very cold,
consequently, the hilarity of the indulg-
ing parties was undisturbed by the
frigid element. "Watch meeting" was
we'll attended in the numerous churches
of Methodist persuasion. The streets
were thronged with pedestrians, each
bent on one or other Of the pleasures
the occasion afforded.
The parlors of a pretty mansion on
-- avenue, were lighted. Its oc-
cupants were two beautiful young
ladies. They were sisters Of tue blonde
type and their resemblance were so
striking that often one was taken for
the other, yet there were nearly or
quite two years difference in their
ages. With this similarity in person,
there was marked contrast in their
characters and disposition. Bessie,
the eldest, was one Of those sweet, mod
est and retiring creatures, whose great
est am mbition seemed to be to make 9TH
ers happy, and was always ready to do
a favor when asked without consider
ing it any trouble. She was of medium
size, graceful in manners, and possessed
a wealth of hair that fell in graceful
ringlets upon her alabaster neck.
Nellie, as said, was perfect counter
part of her sister in appearance. Here
it ended. She was proud and
naughty beauty, bold to fearlessness.
Her eyes told the tale when aroused to
anger; and even when at rest they be-
active mind
1t was s o'clock, on the evening
stated. The soft, mellow light from
the chandelier dffused itself over the
handsomely furnished parlor and even
shed its rays through the lacc-curtained
windows upon the passers-by.
The sisters were discussing in merry
tones the social events of the week, as
well as the expectations of the morrow,
and surrounding them were numerous
presents from cherished friends. While
thus conversing, the ring OF the door
bell startled both.
Il wonder who can it be!' exclaimed
Bessie, as she laid on the piano some
music sheets she had been scanning.
II don't know, indeed" replied
Nellie, II Will go and see;' so Nellie
went to the door in response to the
summons Of the bell
1t was poor girl, whose pinched
face and emaciated form, thinly clad,
gave evidence of case of poverty and
extreme want.
Excuse me, Miss" the girl said, as
she timidly held out her hand. 81
came to ask YOU for something to help
me. My mother is sick, and having
no money to buy nourishment she SO
greatly needs, am compelled to beg"
Looking lmploringly into Nellies face,
she said, Il hope, Miss, you will not
turn me from the door as 50 many have
done
This piteous appeal proved too much
for the naughty spirit Of Nellie, so pull
ing out her portlno onnaie, she gave the
girl some change and closing the door
she returned to the parlor.
Nellie was much disturbed by this
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-29
1laetr9>
THEDAWNING OFTHEY YEAR.

When the snowfakes of December robe the earth
in spotleSs white,
And the stars in dazzling, beauty dc corate the win
try night
We watch the old year vanish like ghost into the
past
To the muse # the leighbels and the dirges of the
We bless it for its kindness and we sigh abov, it
Across the heart graves it has left most solemnly
tread;
But we turn with hope and gladness as we brush
away tear
To Pleasures which still hidden lie within the glad
New Year.
When it davis in all its glory shall put til pa st
away,
And, trusting in its coming greet its bright, initial
day.
The sun will burst in gran leur on the era that it
brings,
And loves unk 10 WI to-day will touch the hearts
melodious strings
oh, when it breaks upon the world may every mist
depart,
And may its bells ring JOY ousIy in every human
heart;
For everywhere on land and sea the millions wait
tocheer
The banners which in splen or wave above the glad
New Year.
almost see its footste ps in the soft and feecy
snow
And hear its wondrous anthems its bells swing to
and fro,
For Father Time is standing 'twixt, the new year
and the old.
lie rings for parting dirge, for the chimes
Of gold
Aye, in the c1isp clear night he stands, a smile
upon his face,
And wishes joy the while he rngs for all the human
race;
For in the sweet tones of the bells what heart
never hear
The promises of peace that crown the dawning Of
the year?
-New York Clipper.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-29

Fair Maiden "a summer boarder)-
How savagely that COW looks at me
Farmcr-I's your red parasol.
Fair Maiden-Dear me! | knew it
was little out of fashion, but l didn't
suppose 4 country COW would notice it.
To see the new moon over your
right shoulder is sign of good luck.
To see seven new moons and 4 ,375 ,62l
stars is sign you have fallen off the
step-ladder while decorating the Christ
mas tree.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-29

Briggs-Christmas time makes me
feel as if would like to share my all
with my fellow men.
Griggs-I suppose you refer to your
debts.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-29
ACHING JOINTS.

Announce the presence of rheuma-
tism which causes untold suffering.
Rheumatism is due to Tactic acid in
the blood. 1t cannot be cured by lini-
ments or other outward applications.
Hoods Sarsaparila purifies the blood
removes the cause of rheumatism and
permanently cures the disease. This
is the testimony Oh thousands of peo-
pie who once suffered the pains Of rheu-
matism but who have actually been
cured by taking iool's Sarsaparilla.
Its great power to act upon the blood
and remove every impurity is the
secret of the wonderful cures by Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-12-29

wv hat on earth are you brin. ing all
those umbrellas in here for?" asked
Mrs. Van Fashion, rs Mr.. Van Fashion
putfcd into their bedroom with an arm
ful OF rain intcrceptors.
"Why, | thought that reception was
due to night"
Yes, and you are afraid the guests
will steal them, are your
'Not at all. | am afraid they will
recognize them"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-03
c. & O. Route Lab r Day l:xcurs,on.

Monday. September 4th to Richmond
Round trip rate from Phocbus, Hamp-
ton and Newport News, SLIGO. Train
leaves PhocHEs, $40 A. N; Hampton
$40 a. NJ; Newport News, $40 AN
Arrive in Richmond 1880 A. NJ. Re
turning, leaves Richmond 1870 Z. NJ
Special attractions in Richmond on
Labor Day Meeting Of labor unions
speaking, &c, vaudeville at Main Street
Park. Season of Summer Opera at 4Au-
litorium, base ball. &c.
Tickets on sale t Ideal Pha rsnacy, q:
stations and on train.
4 Captain Jim Bailey and j. C. Yves,
managers. S-2D-t1
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Washington avenue and Twenty-eightb
street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-03

anspecung engineer Of the Morgan Line.
were both well pleased with the tug
One o: the steam launches for the
n 1S'.,p ksa1Sarge arrived at the
SN!!i1pSsrd yesterday morning from the
-> ~, nork navy yard.
i, Inc launch was brought down by the
! >eamsthip Hamilton. of the Old Do
ninlon Line, which arrived here Friday
evening about S O'Clock. Yesterday
tne :Eiamilton proceeded to the ship
yard and there the launch was unload
This launch weighs about 10000
pounds The launch is handsome lit
tie craft and is SO built that 4 small
gun can be mounted on her if necessary
Last night another launch arrived
over the Old Dominion Line. This is
the hattesfip.s largest cutter and
weighs $4,000 pounds.
Another ship turned out by the New
port News Silipbuitding and Dry Dock
Company has proved to be Il record
breaker. On her trip from New York
TO Nassau. in the Bahamas. the steam
snip El Sud. Captain Robert Il. Quick,
rate the trip in siNty-four hours,
which is the fastest run on record be-
tween the two ports
l-i Sud has not been out of the hands
OF the builders a month and when she.
settles down to her regular schedule
between New York and New Orleans
- ~ u 2IoP s.iC>il things are expect
ca Of her. 1t is the belief that FL sud
viii easily break the record between
The two cities
The following from the New York
Marine Journal tells Of E,l sud's fast
passage: "@ n. .#-
The new Morgan Line steamship Ell
SUD. Gept. r.. +. Quick, has been doing
some good work at the beginning OF her
career. For instance, on her trip to
New Orleans she left this port with a
iuil cargo. August 10. at 4 P. NJ with
orders to call at Nassau and tow the
steamship WintreC to- New Orleans
where she was bound when she became
disabled. FL Sud arrived at Nassau
August - at a. NJ, making the run
from New York in CT hours. 1t is safe
70 state that she holds the record t.
Nassau. lei Sud left Nassau with tho
Winifred in tcw at 1890 P. NJ. August
- and arrived at the mouth Of the
mississippi at 2:lo p NJ. the 261h FL
sud could not tow this ship over ten
ARD a half knots per hour for fear OF
parting her haWser in conseGucn..e Of
the broad steering about OF the Wini-
1rou The latter was tcwcd with two
l2o fa';homs each. ten in,!l hawsnrs
SEacliitd to 50 fathpns Of chain fron,
s3ch ship. The Winifred is 2.4a6 tons
Register. Considering that both ships
We're deep loaded this was a heavy lob
81 towing vel! executed.
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{. Celebrated

THE PASHA. The latest Fedora For
the fall. Made With fiat top ana beau
,lIuliy trimmed. in condor shade, price
$50.
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Low Isnt.s 10 I'hiladeyphja.

On account OF the Grand Army En-
camplnent held in Philadelphia Sep
tember- 4t! to 9th, the Baltimore and
OHIO Railroad (Royal Blue Line), Will
sell tickets to Philadelphia from Nor
iolk and old Point via Bay Line and
Chesapeake Line, at rate Of $3.50, O.;
one fare for the round trip. Tickets on
sale September 1st to 4;h inclusive,
limited for return passage until Sep
TENDER 12th.
Return limit may be extended until
September 3Oth (under specified condi-
.iohS). upon deposit OF ticket in !'i1lla-
delphil and payment Of fifty cents. For
tickets and further information apply
70 ARTHUR G.. LEWIS
s. +. A., BALTIC. &. Ohio r. r.
Norfolk, Va.
ohoer iAtiantlc Hotel. cod TO scnS
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-03

RAILROAD. Flat top Fedora. yerv
popular for railroating. Colors, blacx
or brown. Price $500.
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Tuned by Factory Tune,
Sfzeff iar2OS
OF BALTIMORE. MD.
- lESta hliShad In lSd1

Are furnished in San Domingo A1a
hogany, Rosewood, Buried walnut and
12ncy hard wood cases. Every piano
contains their patent action regulator,
by which device all lost motion Is pre-
vented when using the pedals, an i'm
proVement that appeals to the fine taste
OF every student Of the piano. 1t is
found IN no other make. Why not get
me best Some OF the finest artists in
Nor1olk, Hampton and Newport News
give us their hearty recon rnendat ton.
j. ELLIS COOKE. 124 2eth Street
Newport News, New Phone Sci.
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The grain exports for last week from
tnls port were not quite UP to the cx-
i}Sctitt ions Of the shipping men, but at
5.'hc Same time they were as lar.c as
TREY have been on many previous &C.
.sasions. The following is the report
FOR the week:
Oats Gbuslle!s) 33O on
Corn Cbushcls) ... 2lO 900
1ncfc was no wheat shipped to for
cisn ports from Newport News last
week.
Labor Day.
Cheyne'S studio, Hampton, Va, will c
open for business all day.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-03
HEtOIsE JUDGE JOHN,
Negroes Charged VITA Stea,i e C.pprr
aud itr.ss in Police Court Yesterday.

| 1T is Very frequently The case that
| ne Pot!ce Court sessions in Newport
News are highly crlert,,niHs ana i'm
pal.tant trials often take pace before
! uose John but one of the mos, irtcr-
cstlNS matters which has occupied the
attention OF HES Worship for some DAYS
was called in his tribunal Yesterday
/ morning. #
Inc young negroes who. it is alleged
''ilEe been stealing brass and copper
and Dry Dock Company. We're placed
on trial and the man who is said TO
nave purchased the stolen properly
| VAS also there.
| Inc entire day was taken up with
the hearing OF the various eases. and
! q was almost dark before the atror-
EeNs and witnesses in the case left the
court ROOM This is something unus,ll II
even in Judge Johns court 1t is verv
rarely that this much time is occupied
! IN one Series of cases.
There is probably one rXplana ton fcr
This prolonged hearing To be found in
me Fact that each and every culpr,t
NllH ;he exception of one, had an at
toFley on the scene. and the shipyarl
mad representative there to PROSE
cute.
! Joe Webb. one of the co;ored bovs
S&id 60 have been implicated in the
Wholesale stealing, was the first pris-
oner al the bar lie was represented
l.. Nj an
| rovcd that he hal no r-nn,acfio,, ~,
the affair he was djs,Nl.,,,,,d wren
| The story of The Man az ,nI, i.,
Shi21ya:l. as told in cons zsas ~
| in ~, rxtreo, =. ~: , Mhs ul"qae
en- fo, doubtless stvsr r> v,..,.s SIX. =
l,ase that is What III, nftciars ~ ~
company think on ne s,,bir..r ''is
| The BOYS. mos; Of WHOM ny..ra 50
ployea in the col:per ana 49, Iansrt
MEETS concealed the yal,,4 his ma1,i ~,
| ,'leir persons during the doy ana .yha1
evening came they slirw,x,i w.. ~ ~
| southern fence OF the ward whera ~,
| stolen property was uusheI th.nHo;,
| hole To an accomp:ice On ~ n,,.sil =
| The case of James Coltrnan anott,sr
colcreli boy was called inom.di,,,.l,
after the disposal of the rasa ~, ;,
Vets, and the evidences was ~ ore
some into.
| Several of the fo,eanen of the shin
! yard were introduced by 1ha n,.,s..i,-
ton, and. the cross examinat,.,n va So
! We're. Coleman was rx,,rcsart,.d ~ -
uoits:ed attorneys, Neal and Fields
| The hearing Of the testimony IN ,,,is
case look UP the greatest nn,.fion = 1hn
day. ard at late hour in The even
ling il was continued until raxt WI
Cay when the arguments win be
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-03

THE MELVILLE. Alpines black
brown. condor or pearl. Equals an,
500 hat in the city Price S!.23.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-03

DUNLAP OR TINO\ SHAPED. DIR
Dies. In black or brown. Price SO 30.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-03

THE CLIPPER. Alpine. made of
rough felt, very drcssy. Colors arc
mixed grey or brown. Price $500.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-03
J susIrv ? !
=. s." Elm,
Washington Ave
Repairing a Specially.
Want a House !?

If you do coll on us in person or by
telephone. We have for rent several
new and nicely situated residences witt,
all modern improvements which we can
rent reasonably.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-03

STETSON SHAPE. Wide brim Fe-
dora. Colors. black or condor Price
$500.
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TRJAl. OF FL AMIGO
New Morgan Tug Went Out for
First Time Yesterday.
SHE IS A GREAT SUCCESS
The New Li"er a,l sor;s to Gu Gu. Thurs
day. IL ss.o soon to Follow.
basf.eshIp Nea, sarge Almost
Ready for Trial Tip.


The Newport News sb;nh,, ,.,;r
and Dry Dock S,omn.,,,,, - ,' .ruli;s
to successful connllt,n,, ,,,, y, ous ~
sci for the Morgan Linz az sInn,,,s~,,;,I..
and in the course Of t1e naxt 80,
months, three marc sten,no.s 80, -"
same company will he ready 70 he t,,, ~
cd over. TO their owners - :
The vessel iust cr,nniatad J.; 49,,
boat I'll A,,,irn and 80 e,,.;m - -. Us
New York, to her owners on TnesG,r
She Will urorah.y ~ ,,i,+ ,,jtl, ~. ,'
tlcship .Kcarsa1,ce
The thre. Diners va "a IA f,., i
are: y
Ell Norte
lCl Rio. "..M
FL Cid
The FIRST of +,,os, r., >-. !;
virtually cornpl.tsI an, 1vSiSa o. = now
her builders trial ,rjn ~, ,1'h,,,.sd,..'
If She Proves 10 hr IN, y, thn n,.,,,@,
tiUns Of the shipvar; nltici,ls ana
there is every reason ~ thini, 80 Iii
she will De. turned oye, 10 hnr ~
IN ,the course 81 !; short tina n is
t1p fact, believed that ,he new s,a,,,n,
Will be sent TO New Yak IN S,.,,,,,a,
of this week
Ell Rio, the Morgan shin nayt in Ira
toward completion is almost ro,rl,: ~
go out on her trial Trim This ..yant
will, it is thought. cert>,inlv tnI.a nrs,no
inside Of Il month from ;hn ,r,.t.snnt
time and thrr,. ,,.n Ar0nn 'ie pre .;s.,
she w,l GET on, ~ ,,a,. "1,o eninh -
the deep in t.h.. ,.n,ir: - 10y ~
tr"n llhc date OF the trial 1rin ~ i,.I
Norte. She is now along side az M. ~
the slpyar,l nj,.rs heirSs ,i,';-,,, - VI
EEL Cid, the las,r nf ~. ,1nn,
sells building at the NAM ~ e., 81" NJ,
port News Sh;,,b,ildin,r ,nG ~, Nm
Company. is sti;l IN ~. u-,;ss ~
though rapid progress, is being made il
\ st.t.1,.
will nccess an-iiv ~ same ,,i,,1, ,.nt l,nc,r',
she is complcted ana rea1v =, w. 1,,r,l
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-03
WANT INSURANClC7

II yo'- do make us a visit We are
agents for the Mutual Life Insurance
Company Of New York, the largest Life
insurance Company in the world ana
can offer you contract that is liberal
and fair. We are also agents for the
United Fire Insurance Company, whose
assets are $4,000. 00O
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-09-03
WANT TO INVEsr7

We have large list OF improved and
,lniHproved real estate for sale, inciud-
Ing properties which yield from ten to
twenty per cent. net on the purchase
price. We especially recommend to in
Nesto's and spectators several tracts
OF land which we have for sale between
Newport News and Hampton, which
can be cut into lots and sold to good ad-
vantage. NJ
@ IRWIN TUCKER & CO..
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-09-28

AT the dinner table OF one OF our ho.
tells yesterday IL was stated that til.
Grand Valley Association Ind shipped
so many hundreds Of crates OF canta.
loupcs and had received lesa than ~
cents pcr crate. Manager Warren in.
forms na that every day since the season
opened Mr.. Weizcl hns paid the % cents
per crntc according to the contract. Ev::
cry morning check hns been received
paying so cents per crate for tile canta.
ionpes delivered the day before. Mann.
ger Warren also volunteered the inior::
nation that he believed that Mr.. Wetzel
was marking returns and giving checks
for half OF the profits rs fast as the nc.
counts can be put in shape.
The Texas State Truck Farmers
Association will meet Mt San Antonio.
Oct, 30 and 81. The program before us
has for discussion, in twenty minute pa.
pers, 1903 different topics relating to
Texas agriculture. Mr.. Wetzel has re.
ceiyed n letter from the Business Mems
Club, OF San Antonio, asking that he se-
lect some topic not on the list and be
present with the Texas truckers aud .,as.
sist in making the congress howling
success."
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-09-28
CHURCH NEWS.

The NJ. L. Ladies' Union will meet on
Thurslay. Oct. 9th, at the NJ T.. church
ut 2;:D0. All members are requested TO be
present M there wins no meeting last
month. business important.
Secretary.
"A meeting Of the ". G. L. U. will
bc held nj the home Of Mrs. Blinn, Sat-
urday, September 3Oth at 3 o'clock. AT.
ter the business part OF the meeting,
Convention Echoes will be our program,
Tor thoes who cnnld not attend couvan-
tion. Sisters Mitchell, Green. Kellogg
and Fleming will conduct this part Of
the program. Secretary.
-"Are Sin. Disense and Death Rcal?"
The subject for Oct. l mt Christian Sci.
pnce
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-09-28
Tho Melon situation.

ED. Lewis, who is represent
ing the local melongrowers' asso-
ciatipp Mt Nat Wetxel's headqunr-
ters ut Rocky Ford. reported yes
ter,lay afternoon that he had
checked up the shipments and the
account salcs up to Sept. lst. On
the first ten cars shipped Of about
$500 crates, the growers will real
ize n profit Of slU3 in excess Of the
advance Of SO cents. This is mn
average Of about i3 cents. inclnd-
ing the advance. During the
first week Of September Mr.. Wet
eel is said to have lost over $1,000,
the shipments during the hot
weather having failed to bring
freight.
Since September 7th the wealth.
er condition, have been more fav-
orable and better returns are ex.
pected. Mr.. Lewis says that tcle-
graph returns were received yes
terday by Wetzel from New York
Of the sale Of three cars, two OF
which will net over 800. The
third car will pay the freight and
the advance.-La Junta Tribune.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-09-28
THE PACKER CASE
AND THE KOUNS SJ1TT
BRING the Melon Growers of the Valley to
Mr., Wetzels Defence.

iorwardness OF Mr.. Wetzel in all his deal.
inRs with the growers and firmly bslisys
TINT he will retain the esteem OF the
growers against any and all unwarranted
attacks against his reputation aud char
ncser." Signed by
J. W. MooRs, Sec'y.
Condemns the Unwarranteti Attack.
The Fowler Melon Growers Ascot.
alton. after reciting fncts in . preamble,
take tho following action:
.Rrsolyei. Thnt We. iu special meeting,
individually. aud ~ the Board Of Dirrc.
tors OF said association. declare our en.
tiro confidence in the integrity Of Mr..
We,zsl. md utterly deplore and condemn
the nn~Hrrnnted attack upon his rspu.
tation and character by the Kansas City
Packer. through !. II. kouns, thereby al.
tempting to injure the credit Of Mr.. Wet.
Eel both nj horne and abroad"
Attest: W. n. BsRnr, Prs.
7. l. CunIis, Ssc'y.
sRAL-