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The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-25
DEFEND DR.. GATLING
Friends Here Say He Invented the
Gatling Gun-No Faith in
Bailey Claims.
Two Minneapolitans Who Knew
Him Intimately Tell of
His Work.

local friends Of DR.. Gatling, inventor
Of the unpleasantly unanimous gun bear
ing the doCt Or's name, express no faith in
the reported claim Of Fortune l.. Bailey,
who died recently at Freeport, near In
dianapolis, Ind, that he himself was the
actual inventor of the Calling gun.
Robert Watson. a Hennepin avenue
pension attorney, said this morning that
his father-in-law, Royal Mayhem, was
partner of DR.. Gatling's more than forty
years ago in indianapolis
II never heard before to day" added
Mr.. Watson, that DR.. Gatling did not in
vent the weapon that has received his
name. The doctor and Mr.. MAYHEM
owned the factory where they manufac-
tured .anot her invention of Gatlng's. the
first drill that ever planted grain in rows.
This was along in the later sos.
Nov. some of the mechanism Of drill
Is trife suggestive Of the Gatling gun
In action. and I always have believed what
was generally reported at the time that
DR.. Gatling received his first hint of the
gun while working on the drill.
"At any rate, he began making the gun
about 1851, but he didn't perfect it until
1855 or little later. I know that about
that time General John Love, a West
Point graduate, who was one Of the COM
pany that DR.. Gatling formed, went
abroad and sold 100 of the guns to the
French government for S1,O00,0O0. But
owing, perhaps, to the war with Germany,
France only paid a portion of the Dill,
although the guns were duly delivered.
''Yes, I knew DR.. Gatling very WE'LL
answered Isaac Hodgson. an archit ect in
Ncollet avenue, but l never heard Of
the fellow named Baily who says he did
all the iuventing. When was in Indian
apolis DR.. Gatling had many of his plans
drawn at my office and l was always pres
ent at the tests Of the new gun The
doctor was we'll known to be a success
full invent or and there was never the
least suggestion that he didn't design
this gun. He had a number of men en-
ployed a his factory, Baily, perhaps, was
one of them.
"Dr. Gatling, however, was another pro-
phet without honor in his own country.
The regular army officers who witnessed
the gun tests with me had no confidence
in the invention. They wouldn't recon-
mend its adoption. But happened to be
in England about the time that the Brit
1sh government bought the right of man
ufacture for that country. And l know 1t
was not until then that the authorities at
Washington were convinced that this
American invention was weapon worth
adopting"
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-25
SAVED BY THE "Z0W'
Hncn nntations Over Beast Good for
the PnrsOn.
New York Tribune

New York Tribune.
That versatile author the Rev. Sabine
Barring Gould. says IN. A. P" tells many
amusing anecdotes concerning life in his
little Cornish parish. An old lady. one Of
Mr.. Gould's parishioners, came to him one
day and earnestly besought him to come
and see her "ow'd zow," which, she said,
was very bad The author Of ME
halah" protested, and said that he could
do the poor animal no good, for he was
lparson, not a veterinary surgeon. But the
old soul persisted that if he came and said
"a few words over the pig it might re-
cover. To pacify her Mr.. Barring Gould
hied him to the pigsty, where the old SOW
lay painting in the last throes Of death.
Entering the sty with mock reverence he
marched round the pig and in a sepulchral
voice uttered the words. 30, pig. If thou
livest thou livest, but, o, pig, if thou diest
thou diest." And strange to say. the pig
got better, much to the delight Of the old
lady, who put implicit faith in the efficacy
of the few words" the parson uttered. In
after days the scene was changed. Barring
Gould lay on a bed Of suffering, nigh unto
death. No one, not even the members Of
his own family, were allowed to see him.
An old lady, having heard that 1.-The par
SON. was i'll, and was not likely to re-
cover. wished-nay, demanded-to see
him. Declaring that she could cure "the
parson." she pushed the servant aside, and
made her way to the room in which the
patient was lying Her noisy entrance dis
turbed him. but when she repeated, with
awful solemnity, 20 parson, If thou livest
thou livest; but, o parson, !: if thou diest
thou diest," he was reminded Of the other
occasion on which the formula was used.
and burst into uncomfortable laughter,
which broke" the quincy, That is how,
as Mr.. Barring Gould loves to say, he was
saved by "ZOw'
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-25
SPLITTING FROM OPEN CARS
Some Measures Should Be Taken to
Prevent the Filthy Practice.

American Medicine.
Now that the season has arrived for
open cars on the trolley lines, passengers
are again liable to the annoyance Of re-
peated sprayings Of saliva from those
who expectorate from the moving vehicle.
It is not only the splitting passenger who
offends in this matter but as often the
tobacco chewing motorman, who at reg
ular intervals bends over the platform
rail and empties his mouth Of an accumu-
lation of spittal that Is distributed by the
rush of air impartially over the pas
sengers behind him. The antispitting
crusade has done much to rid our cars,
depots and streets Of a nuisance and
source of infection, and the filthy and
useless habit of splitting should be at
tackled on every possible occasion. Spit
ting from the front or sides Of moving
open cars should be strictly forbidden, and
the thousands who have felt the disgust
incident to being obliged to wipe the Shiny
salivary spray from their faces, or who
have had an otherwise pleasant ride
spoiled by the necessity Of hiding behind
fan or newspaper to avoid being inter-
mittently besprinkled by some thoughtless
boor ahead. will appreciate action on the
part Of trolley superintendents looking to
the abatement of this nuisance.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-25

Fall Excursions via the Lakes
And the 500 Line to Detroit. $3.50; To-
ledo s141O; Cleveland. S14.60: and Buff
falo, $16.10. Learn particulars at ticket
office, 119 South Third ST.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-25
AGENTS WANTED

WANTED-A RELIABLE AGENT IN EVERY
good town to sell frst-claas mining stock; no
capital required; liberal commission; capable
salesman or salesWoman should make SIS to
$40 per day. Address 9254 JournEI
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-25
MOVING

SAFES, BOILERS AND HEAVY MACHINERY
moved; household goods moved and stored or
leetiye carloads for the coast speciality. Boyd
Transfer and Storage Co.. 46 S Sd st. Tele-
phone, Main 656, both companies.
THE M. P. D. DELIVERS packages in city, 1Oc;
st. Paul 15c. 10 7th st S. Tel 1526-1; T. c. 1853
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-25

Does your building require new roof?
See w. S. Mott Co. Tel 376.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-25
NOTICE

NOTICE-ZESBAUGH'S GREAT GUNNER
Z clearing sale pictures, Hays Gil paintings, un.
y claimed pictlres; we fran1c pictures chsaps
Zesbaugh, IL 9th st g.. 49,. !Ti...s
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-25
FURRIERs


ADOLF REINER, THE FURRIER, HAS ON
hand large line of Alaska sealskins, seal
dyed offers -and fine furs of all kinds. Ladies'
are invitetSto inspect these goods and get
prices before placing orders elsewhere Can
save you money on fine furs. Quality. fit,
style and workmanship guaranteed.;a Gentle.
order. rd r Repairins, remodeIins and % redyeing at
summer rates. Adolf .Reiner, practical fur
rier; 30. years experience. 15 9th ct IS corner
n,und G.. Walton. Both phones. iss. S. (. 3
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-25
BUSINESS CHANCES

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wANTED-To KNOW OF, A GOOD TOWN TO
start meat market In. Address Postofhce Box
Gl9. 1Iibtine, Minn.
wANTED--REaIsTERED PHARMACIST WITH
20 years experience % fully caable to take
uation after Sept. /. Address 1851. Journal.
FOR SALE OR RENT-KENT HOTEL. TO
renter able to buy the furniture: will sell o.
easy terms; German Catholic preferred: hotel
pa"s we'll: D. s. Ouderkrk, Kent, Wikin
county. MINI.
AN OLD wELL-EsTABLIsHED BUSINESS, IN
good country town. with best equipped tin and
% VT Sr bear +" stosk aSo"t
This Is no drug the market. Reason for
selling given to buyer 936S Journal.
FOR sALE-RI AcKsMIrH AND WAGON SHOP
rete set OF tools: also good six-room house,
or %srt viii Inn se atera on hand and tools and
with accident Address +. Hanke. Webb Iowa.
SMALL STEAM LAUNDRY pT.ANT ToR a17E
cheap: good condition. at Webster. s. D. Write
X Lewlson, proprietor Webster, s, d.
JUDICIoUs, SYSTEMATIC STIPULATION IN
wheat is very profitable: s2n WIN margin ,oO',
TTlsar%s: T sxrlat"inS cntion tradlng i've '.'' os'
apolls. Members Chamber Of Commerce.
HAVE GOOD PAYING BUSINESS PROP
erty nnen"nmhered and cash to exchange Tor
general me' chandise. Lock Box 2e7. Ray
$500 STOCK STAPLE GENERAL MTRCHAN-
disc new southern Minnesota town. lense goes
with stock: as other business Ad-
dress A. n. Cheney. Reading. MINI.
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO BECOME IN
terested IN a tronical plantation and to get
IN on the ground floor. We have an ortion on
'ron,rH ,rrrH trnct Of tie most desirable lanH in
handle 1t. This land Will produce rubber. cot
fee: sugar cane and oil kinds Of tropical frrits
and plants For n'rticulars address P. O. Box
I. Hendricks. Mimi.
wANIE1moL2 ANT D. IL EUR COATS: HIGHEST CASH
J. $. IL Washington n.
WANTED - SINGLE LADY, STRONG,
hs".shy m ro ast and n with 500 or morH
make % small az" ase ns 5o"nna '""'
TRADE ONE SECTION LAND. IN sTuTsMAN
county: North Dakota. for stock hardware or
general stock. Price. $3.50 acre. Rox 7Oe,
Garner. Iowa.
s1.6oo-GR RocERY. DOING FINE BUSINESS:
sell or trade toward acood ho,lse and lot in
North Minneapolis. Walker 4o4 Century Bldg.
FOR sALE-sToCK OF HARDWARE. TIN.
ners' tools and nxtrres invoice about 50 500:
good business ]. G. Hoffken, Hampton.
AN ELEVATOR AND MODERN 15o-BRL
mill: good location: good crops lust beginning
to move: 5000 down. balance easy or in
terest retained. Pox 147. Northheld. Mimi.
wANTED-A FIRST. CLASS UNION PAINTER
rs partner in an established business: good
ofhc" and plenty Of work in sight. Address
et15. Journal.
CAPITAL FURNISHED TO COMPETENT AND
enerset1c young men who have some funds Of
INC western towns. For particulars. address
9291. Journal.
BINDER Tw1NE CHEAP-To CLOSE OUT
nnds this ms eoo VII 1sll very cheap
lots Of aoo to 1000 Wounds F. o. B.
cars at any station in North Dakota Ad-
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS

o % o o o o 90 o o o. o
o GOTO ..THE AUCTION MART TO BUY o
{. sell or exchange nice furniture. carpets. 0
q rugs, stoves, pianos, antiques, etc: Fri
o vate sales daily. A and 46 7th st s. Tel Q
o ephone main 9e2. .
j, g .
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-25
DETECTIVE AGENCIES

BAxTER'S DETECTIVE AGENCY 61b TEN.
pie Court; skilled operators, reliable report or
no pay; best Of references; correspondence So
licited. VIM. Baxter, general manager. q
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-25

ID. BOARD AND ROOMS
FIRsr.CLASs BOARD AND ROOMS, MODERN;
rates reasonable. Burtis House. 112 4th st N.
FINE, PLEASANT ROOMS, WITH BOARD;
strictly private. 1115 Nicollet av (former
house of Bishop Joyce). ... y- [r#.-s.
FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT, WITH or
without board. 124 9th st S. .@..--- -, =
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-25
BUSINESS SPECIALS

: nently removed by electricity. Miss Hollister
77-7S Syndicate block. Pioneer stand of the
northwest. Exclusive specialist.
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-25

WANTED-RooM AND BOARD; REASONABLE
rate, at Y. W. c. A., 521 1st ay s, s. =
BOARD AND ROOMS FOR THREE PERSONS.
Prefer Sunnyside. Convenient to Hennepin
Lyndale or Kenwood cars. Address Glare,
Pittsburgh Plate Glass, Co. 49,. ...-,rE g..
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-25
OCEAN STEAMSHIPS


LOWEST RATES TO- AND FROM EUROPE. /
Wenham's Gen. Ag'y, 302 Me av, Minneapolis. |
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-08-25
PATENT ATTORNEYS

WILLIAMSON & MERCHANT GAMES F. WILL
Hanson and Frank d. Merchant). Patent attor-
neys and solicitors: main Offices, Nos. 800 -035
Guaranty Loan building, Minneapolis. MINI. ::
branch office, room so, McGill building, Wash
inQton. ID. c.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
SAYS PROSECUTION
WAS FALSE AND
MALICIOUS
n. M. CHALLENGE SUES CENTRAL
RAILROAD FOR CHARGING
HIM WITH "5REAKINe
AND STEALING"

MACON, Dec 23.-A suit was fled in
the city court against the Central Rail-
road of Georgia yesterday by H. NJ.
Chalfnch. through his attorney, ]. r. L.
Cooper. charging the company with false
and malicious prosecution. The amount of
the alleged damages is 5000 and 800 spe-
cial damages on account Of time lost while
Chalflnch was in jail.
1t is charged that the Central railroad,
through its Representatives, Thomas K.
Blunt, o. Jinkins and E. j. Rainey, who
were inspectors. caused ChaIfinch to be
brought into the recorders court on the
charge of car-brealxing and of stealing
whiskey, and that the evidence by which
the defendant was tried before the court
and bound over to the superior court to
await the session of the grand jury. was
false for the reason that when brought
before the grand jury that body failed
to find a true bin.
The prisoner was Immediately ordered
b. Judge FELTON, to be set free ON the ac-
ton of the grand jury for a space Of
three months or more, awaiting the action
of the grand Jury. Chaliinch claims that
In his feelings and his reputation he has
been damaged by the action of the road
to the extent OF 5000. He further claims
that he Is due 500 for lost time while IN
jail on the ground that he was able to
earn a salary Of SIS per month. and
would have done so had he not been con-
1ned.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
REBELS PLAN
TO ASSAULT
CARACAS
DEADLY PERIL AT HOME NOW
cONFR0NTS CASTRO WHO IS
TARGET OF WORLD POWERS
AT SEA.

WILLEMSTAD, Island of Curacao, Dec.
23.-(By boat from La Guayra). The revo-
lutionists strengthened BY the impossible
ty Of the governments suppressing the
smuggling of arms and ammunition into
the country and by the fact that il has no
longer any fleet at its disposal, have made
answer to President Castro's proposition
that they turn their arms against the
foreigners who have attacked Venezuela
by referring him to General Matos, their
only chief capable of aealing with the
matter. The rebels have regained cour-
age The government which signed with
them an armistice Of ten days which ends
tomorrow has $500 men at Barquisimeto
and $500 near Caracas but all others who
had enrolled themselves to fight against
the foreigners have reiterated.
The revolutionists have planned march
on Caracas by three roads. the leaders,
Ramos, Antonio Gueyaras Urbaneta and
PenaIoza, with $500 men. win march via
Guatire Antonio Fernandez, CISCO and
Crespo Torres, with $500 more have left
Camanagua, and General Rolando, with
$500 troops will go from Alta Gracfa. AM
munition is expected to arrive every day
near Tuccacus.
The situation for President Castro is
considered to be again perilous; attacked
by foreigners and his own countrymen,
he can with difficulty resist the shocks,
as the governments resources have van
ished. The presidents departure for La
Victoria is for the purpose OF trying to
check the near advance to the capital of
the revolutionists
General Matos will leave Curacao short
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
SOUTHERN PORT contested
WITH BIG GRAIN SHIPMENTS

PENSACOLA. Fla-s Dec 2.-Never be-
fore in the city's history has there been
NJ this season such lively handling OF e1-
mort and import freight as Is now 10 be
seen az this port Not less than twelve
hundred cars Of export merchandise are
now in the yards awaiting the freight
handlers. Yards have Oecome 50 blocked
that II has been found necessary to bring
All freight trains from the north direct
to the city and distribute.
Several big steamships are n1oored here
taking on carg0ee. These are the Pectan,
British. Oxon0. Spanish: Hersalfa. Ger
man. Ollmpo. Spanish. Doroteo. Austrians
Poschsch. Austrian. Francisco. Spanishs
IDA. Spanish Some Of these vessels ar
rived with cargoes.
The rush became very heavy yesterday
and necessitated the working Of over one
hundred men to relieve the congested con-
siitaon Of the yards. and the huge grain
elevator was run all day transferring
m.oeo bushels Of wheat TO the bins pre-
raratory to leading on the hig British
af<aushin Aanchestar Inventor, which IS
Que tocay.
a feature Of the large export business
IS that on the Spanish steamship Fran
cisco have been placed ]. 40 bales Of cotton
which viii be carried to far-away Japan.
making second regular shipment to that
country.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
LAURABIGGARSFREE;;
BOTH MEN ARE HELD
Hendricks and Stanton
Are Found Guilty of
Cons piracy BY
the Jury.

FREE HOLD. n. J.. Dec. 2A-Laura
Rlrwar was acquitted and DIT. Charles 9.
Hendricks and Samuel Stanton. formerly
sustice OF the peace, were found guilty BY
the Jury today In the case against the
three defendants on the charge OF having
conspired 70 get possession Of the entire
estate Of Henry n. Bennett. capitalist
OF Piftsburg.
n Jury which retired at $50 yesterday.
remained out al night and today asked
the court II the jury might convict two
az ths defendants and acQuit one. The
court said that such a verdict would be
LEGAL. aad later the verdict was returned.
Miss Biwgar laid claim TO the entire es-
tate OF Bennett. who AIDED recently. leav-
IND ! large fortune. as his wife. and as
tue heir OF . child OF Bennett which she
xasa was born to her after his death and
soon aied.
DR.. Hendricks was her physician and
the PROPRIETOR % a sauitarium In which
fha child WAS said 20 have been born
stanton said he had united Miss Biggar
and Bennett in marriage. and q certificate
signed By him played an important part
IN the case. The claim Of Miss Bisgar
was contested BY persons who laid claim
"a being the rightful heirs Of Bennett and
they made ire charge Of conspiracy. Tn
DER the viii Mss Biggar was DeQueatned
= large part % the estate.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
ONE BILLION CASH
CAPITAL STOCK
Gas TRUST
GIGANTIC SCHEME ON FOOT TO
CONSOLIDATE GAS CONCERNS
OF PRINCIPAL EURO
PEAN CITIES.

CHICAGO. Dec. 24-The Daily News to-
day says that capital to the amount OF
nearly a billion dollars IS reported to be
represented in the formation Of a gigantic
gas trust. which win include the different
companies in nearly all the principle
cities Of Europe and the large interests of
London.
A Chicago man is alleged TO be the
originator OF the scheme. and Chicago
and New York capital is represented in
the project.
John d. Rockefeller is credited with be-
ing a prospective stakeholder to the
amount Of $500. 000. 600.
Other New York capitalists said to be
interested are Anthony Brady. ID. O..
Mills and A. r. Flower. c. X. G. Billings.
Of the Peoples Gas Light and Coke COM
pany, and Anthony Brady. are said to be
the prime movers in the venture. the story
runs. viii leave within ten days Tor Paris
20 perfect the deal
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
GLENN ADDRESSES
FINAL LETTER To
ASSISTANTS
STATE SCHOOL COMMISSIONER
THANKS COUNTY sUPERIN-
TENDENTs FOR THEIR
ASSISTANCE.

State School Commissioner @. r. Glenn
Monday addressed his final letter to the
county school commissioners of Georgia,
informing them that checks for the third
months work of the school teachers had
been mailed to them. In his letter Com
missioner Glenn takes occasion to thank
the commissioners and the members Of
the boards Of education for the assistance
rendered him during his administration.
Commissioner Glenn's letter is as fol-
lows:
ITO the County superintendent: Your
apportionnnent for the year 1903 Is -.
The legislature made no changes In the
school law. have just sent to all coun-
ties that have statements here a payment
for the third month of this year. Gov
ernor Terrell has announced that the
teachers shall be paid in full all balances
due them early in January. If your state
ments are not already here you should
have them approved and sent TO this de-
partment not later than the 10th of Jahu-
airy.
I'm closing this, my last official letter
to you. desire to thank each Of you and
each member of your board Of education
for all of your kindness to me. In my
new field of labor, as assistant to DR.. Cur
~, shall hope to see you occasionally in
some one of your county rallies for edu-
cation. You may be sure that l have an
abiding and growing interest in the edu-
cation of our Georgia children. Whenever
/ can serve you In pushing forward your
educational work. you only have to COM
mand me. Wishing you abundant success
in your work for the new year, am,
Yours very sincerely,
&c. R. GLENN.
Estate School Commissioned"
Commissioner Glenn will on January 1
turn over the affairs of his Office to Hon.
w. B. Merritt, the new commissioner, and
will at once begin his duties as assist
ant to DR.. Curry in disposing of the Pea
body educational fund
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
PRESIDENT APPOINTS
MANY P0STMASTERS

WASHINGTON. Dec. q. - President
Roosevelt has appointed the following
postmasters:
Billiard, Twiggs county, Reese Ramey,
vice Stephen c. Jones. resigned.
Cuba. Forsyth county. Benjamin p. Ro-
per, vice Robert NJ. Montgomery, re-
signed.
Herick, Catoosa county, George w.
Wood. vice William S. Robinson. re-
signed.
Landrun1, Dawson county. John r. Peal
mer, vice Thomas X. Boone. resigned.
Lois. Berrien county James r. Carter.
vice Ezekial j. Williams, resigned.
Mlstletoe. Columbia county. Lucy Stone,
vice Carrie L. Stone, resigned.
SacO. Mitchell county. Amzie L. Thorn
as. vice Mary c. Jones. resigned.
The Glades. Hall county. ]. ID. Rogers.
vice Minnie w. Peterson. resigned.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
IN DUEL IN THE ROAD
ONE KILLED; OTHER DYING

KNOXVILLE. Tenn, Dec. "A special
to the Sentinel from Middlesboro, KY,
says:
Last night near Turner Burying
grounds, on Benefits fork creek, Chris
Turner killed VIII Mills. aged 10, and was
wounded himself mortally BY Mills.
The SNORING was the elimination Of
trouble between Mills and Chris, Press and
Yves Turner. Mills took up for Bob Toak-
nm. small boy VINO. u Is ciafmed WIS
being imposed upon BY the Turner's.
Last night Mills was going coon hunting
with friends when he met the two Turner
boys in the road. Mills and the Turner's
were touching each other when the firing
commenced. Mills was shot twice, being
MORALLY wounded by his enemy. Mills
created a sensation less than month ago
when he eloped with Miss Alice Yoakum.
only IA years old. Mills beiongs to a lead
Ing Kentucky family. Rev. Henry B.
Mills, pastor OF a Methodist church at
Walton, KY, is his brother.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-25
TOBACCO t R j s 7
WAR DECLARED
IN NEW YORK
INDEPENDENTS WILL FIGHT THE
AMERICAN TOBACCO coMPA-
NY WITH ORGANIZED
LABOR CUSTOMERS.

NEW YORK. Dec. 22.-T'he retail cigar
and tobacco dealers association of Great
er New York has decided to begin it's
active campaign against the American
Tobacco company on several lines
By an unanimous resolution, the men,
bers Of the association pledged them
selves not to purchase any new brand of
tobacco from the company after January
;. 1908. Another resolution also passed
unanimously, the members viii. on Janu-
airy ]. remove from their show windows
and stores all advertising matter OF the
combine and will, as far as possible, re-
move its goods from their shelves and
keep them out of sight. They will keep
only those brands OF its tobacco which are
standard and for which there is an ac-
tive demand
1t was decided that a committee of ten
should visit all the labor organizations of
the city and request them to abstain from
using the combines goods and help in the
fight. 1t was ordered that every member
of the association place in his window
placard which shall show that he is on
the side Of the independents.