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was born. That was my only chance
Of getting here. eg,,.as TIA, was tho
prevailing fashion Of being admitted 10
tho bar Of time. made no dsnaf. In
fact. I; was quite useless for mo 70 hlo
any objections. ard. u my memory
serves me right. there were several other
people before !; came my turn. For in
stance. my father and mother. a sister.
and one Of my brothers: and. in fact.
quite number Of people outside Of my
own family.
also have {, on good authority ,hs; my
grandfather was born couple Of ganer-
atoms batoro was. Being sbou, sixty
years my senior. he naturally died bstoro
did. am still living. bu, have no; ye;
tasted tho sweets Of grsndts;hsfhood.
That will ho another story.
At tho ,iino Of my advent into The
world was quite small Of stature. though
perhaps. no; abnormally so. But it was
put down 70 my ered; on the balance
sheet Of time that did no, remain in that
d.ininutiye state any longer than was alb
soluiSly necessary fof the requirement; Of
a sufficient amount Of experience for my
advancement TO a higher sphere Of ae-
iign.
old no; invent this principle Of growth
and development any more than invent
cd my ow, existence. Principles arc no;
invented for human kind. They were es-
tzblished BY the great First Cause once
for ali. An invention Is merely The appli-
cation Of principle.
In the process Of birth and development;
we ara following one Of these divine prin-
eiplos. Others before Us have followed
them. and VIC are walking. SO to speak. in
beaten path.
When snt out on tho march Of pro-
F,oss. did not realize that was follow
ing in The beaten paths Of nature. but |
discovered that fact later on.
Cain. the Oldest son Of Adam and Eve.
supposed to have been the first child born
into this earthly wilderness, did not enjoy
the happy privilege Of travelling in beat
en- path did not enjoy the advantage OF
following in the footsteps Of some other
child.
Neither had his father and mother been
over that part Of the road. How sad it
must have been for them. No happy
days Of childhood TO look back upon. Nc
sweet memories of mother and kisses and
cookies and candy. No blessed expert
onee Of learning to crawl and TO walk. and
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21
Increased Wealth
Of 0tero County.
Abstract Of tho Assessment for Year 1903
Shows Increase 0ver Last Year.

assessed this year more than last 80.
musical instruments. and 26+ more car
riages and vehicles! The valuation Of
moneys and credits has Increased S655
over last year. and the valuation OF bank
stock or OF shares in any bank S5,l6o.
The figures in detail are as follows:
Acres Of agricultural land. 85.zo4:
value. Sl.29l.525.
Acres OF grazing land. lo5.7ss; value
Sl66.65o.
improvements on land and the kind OF
land thereof. S2l ,585.
improvements on public lands, 500.
555.
Town and city lots. s554.l5o.
Improvements on town and city lots.
S66 .6Zo.
Miles OF railroad as returned by state
board OF equalization. io6.o5. value. ST.
422.2ss.
Other railroad property. s55.zoo.
Telegraph lines, s25.655.
Telephone lines. 55.652.
Average value OF merchandise. S2ll.-
$50.
Amount OF capital employed in manu-
faetures. S5ss.55o.
Horses. e.6se: value. Sizs.i+5.
Mules. $50: value. Si7.2o5.
Cattle. 81 1884; value. s5os74o.
Sheep. 2i.i2Z: value. S25.T65.
Swine. 2.6Zo: value. Se.+os.
Musical instruments. 57e; value. s25.-
ZZo.
Clocks and watches. e2i; value. &c.
$50.
Jewelry. gold and silver plate. diamonds
and other precious stones. ss25.
Amount Of money. credit, book se-
counts and other accounts ro' evidenced
by writing. cash value promissory notes.
bonds. deben,nres and all ether written
evidence Of indebtedness. ss6.aso.
Carriages and vehicles ol every de-
sefip,ion. ans: value. s4e.i55.
Household property lover and above
csemp,oni. ss.io5.
Furniture and fixtures. s?o.o2o.
AL ether property. s2e.s2s.
Bank stock or shares In any bank.
ses.eo5.
Military polls. 2.+is.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21
: THE PElILlPPIcs OF PHIL p,QulLE.-No: !: :.

TO say In ;ha; ffs;. sweet. lisping way
mamma" and papa" kna these par
an;s never having been children them
selves. |; was impossible for ;horn 10 enter
into tho spirit o. child nature and be real
boon companions TO Little baby Cain.
Hence. by tho ,ifno iha; The li,;lo fellow
had passed through tho rough sSeissi;ptes
Of childhood. making tho frs; trail through
tho un,fied labyrinth Of nature. no; only
for himself. bg, for the countless millions
ths; have followed. he was badly spoil
cd child.
Like many Of his descendants. he want
cd 10 rulo tho foos; or ruin &. Being frs;
TO occupy tho parental affections. he re-
ssn,sd tho advent Of his brother Sbal.
and tho jealousy ,hs; entered his childish
heart elung 10 him through tho days Of
his youth. and. in tho carly days Of man
hood. caused him 10 COMMIT, groa;
crime.
But tho story Of this frs; pafsorsion Of
igneyils nature will no; be related hote.
These lines are written for another pur-
pose.
Cain was Jealous. That's why he ~en;
wrong. This being the first case OF gal
/ ousy on record. ~e would inquire into its
nature. Jealousy. in the common use Of
the word. is disease Of tho nind-a
mental abnormslity. in which suspicion Ct
ones acts and intentions crowd out the
normal qualities Of faith and trust.
Did Cain inherit iealous disposi,ion7
Was !; born in hin7 We find no trace Of
/ i in his parents. consequently il must
have entered the realm Of human nature
when The curse was pro5ouneed upon
I Adam and Eve. and lay dormant ill oe-
easi0n brought Il forth IN Cain.
Jealousy still esis;s. Il is almost uni
versal in some form or other. |, is ours
by nature. Like smallpox !; seeks gem
ial soil in which TO thrive. 4 body that Is
KEEP: clean with pure water and food. and
temperate habits will not harbor small
pox. Neither will a heart that is KEEP;
pure and sweet and clean BY daily abiu-
tons at the fount Of love harbor "the
green-eyed monster" Il is JUS, as i'm
I possible for pure minded man or woman
to be Jealous as it IS for one in perfeei
health to catch" contagious disease.
The one is moral and the other a
I physical plague. and both are unneees-
/ sary evils. The one may be prevented By
love and trust. the other BY cleanliness
Philip Double.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21
Rocky Ford Not
Losing ANY Trade.
REJECTS 10 That Effect DO Not Stand the
Test OF Investigation.

loonist or gambler good suit Of clothes
does 1t begin TO Offset the loss Of trade
sustained in another direction2 Probably
but for the presence Of the open saloon
with its Inevitable gambling dozen suits
nearly as good might have been sold to
as many different customers who are
compelled to wear cheap clothes because
OF being iieeced when they got in the
clutches Of the professional gamblers
such as were plying their nefarious trade
here last winter 10 catch the hard earn
ings Of the factory employees and others.
The coming fall and winter is 10 dem
onstrste some things that prohibitionists
believe: That the absence Of tho saloon
attracts better class Of people To town;
that Il makes all lines Of legitimate husi-
ness better; that Il decreases crime and
removes the mill that turns out as its
chief products wrecked manhood and IN
happy homes. The community that
weaves into It's social fabric a love for
purity and sobriety on the part OF its eiti-
gsnship. desire 20 make il easier 10 do
right and hard To do wrong. is building
better than il knows. X. Y.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

| The abstract OF assessment OF proper
ty valuation in Otero county was COM
pleted this week by Assessor kdsmond.
The total assessed valuation for the year
1908 is s5.66o.66o. as compared to S.
5os.e56 for the year previous. an in
crease Of Sl5o.2o4. This does not nee
essarily mean that taxes will be higher.
The county treasurer will have consider
able money on hand at the close OF tho
year. the rate OF taxation will necessarily
be lower and Individual taxes in conse-
quence ought To be great deal lower.
Exclusive OF railroad property the yalu-
alton OF property in the county for the
year 1908 Is Si.l44.48o. as compared
70 S5.e52Zio for tho previous year. an
Increase Of S2o6.ZAo.
Tho railroad and corporation assess
ment for the year 1908 is Sl.5l6. 1870.
as compared 10 Sl.5z2.2l6 for tho pre-
yious year. : decrease Of S55.o56. The
valuation Of corporate property is fixed by
the state board OF equalization exclusive
". and Assessor Adsmond is no; respon-
sible for the decrease. Tho assessment
this year Is made on a basis OF about one
half cash value. but owing to tho antics
Of tho state board Of equalization in max
ing tho assessment Of corporate property
in the state tho assessors arc compelled
To make the assessment on q half cash
value basis in order To pro,ee; local in
terests.
There has been an Increase Of 5.oo5 In
the number OF acres Of agricultural land
assessed this year over last year. and an
increase in tho valuation Of S5i5.o4o.
The number Of acres Of grazing land as-
sesssd has Increased Z.255. but there
has been decrease in tho valuation o.
SI.f55. Tho Yalue Of city and town lots
has increased s24.i25. and tho value
Of improvements thereon. SS5.sS5. Tho
assessed VALUATION Of merchandise has
decreased Sl5.e6o. and tho average
amount Of capital employed In rnanu'ae-
iIres. S5e.25o. There arc decreases in
the s;oe. assessment as follows: Cattle.
i.sez: sheep. 2.66e: s~ins. iS2. The
number o! horses assessed has eased
fZe. and The number Of mules ios.
There arc 100 more clocks and watches
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21
A Fight Predicted.

There is TO be battle royal between
the beet sugar industry Of Colorado ard
tho Hayemeyor sugar trust. It IS pro
posed to erect rsfnories throughout the
sugar beet eouvry that will secure so
large an output that they will be on equal
too;inE with the trust. This move is o.
immense interest 70 Colorado. as here The
best quality Of sugar beet is raised. anG
this industry has been endangered BY the
eneroaehmsnt Of the trust men Of ample
capital are backing the proposed move
men. towards the erecting Of additional
roiinaries. Real Estate Ncws.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21
Melon Time tias Come.

Go tell it in the valley.
Go tell 1t to the hills.
Let echo send the message far
Among the rocks and rills.
Proclaim it with the voice and pen.
And send Il forth in type
That melon time has come again.
And cantaloupes are ripe.
Go tell it in the city.
In all the busy marts;
Repeat the tale in every vale
Where there are human hearts.
Send messages by word and wire.
In writing and in type.
BY post and swift electric fire,
That cantaloupes are ripe.
Send forth the glorious tidings
Beyond the mountains crest;
Go tell the East the Melon Feast
Is waiting in the West.
Let all the people heed the call
That's sounding. 'All aboard
For Melon Day." Let one and all
Speed on TO Rocky Ford.
Walter s. Whi,acre
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21
Races at State Fair.

-rbe-e i. every reason to believe that
,bo raees AZ the State Fair TO be held at
Pueblo. September lAth to 18Th will be
better even than at the June race meet
and this is very encouraging to the man
ssement. for the spring races were pro-
rs,;need the best that had ever been held
ON tj,e State Fair track. and thay we're
no. surpassed at either Colorado Springs
a, Depysr, or course it will be impossi-
BE to ge. some Of the better horses that
were in tn. circuit this spring as they
have gone down the grand circuit and are
now in the east, bot great number oil
them are expected. and there are many
fast animals now in the state ahG a.
classes will be filled at the State ran
meet.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21
Trade Not Hurt by the Absence OF
Saloons.

TIE aseye Is the title Of an address by
Or. Aborn. us: published by tho Civil Fed
GRAFTON Of Nappanss. Ind. as we learn
from an eastern exchange. which says:
Or. Hborn takes up the current mis-
representations Of those interested In the
saloon business. or who arc favorable TO
Il. Such. for instance. as that, since pro-
hib.,isn wen; in force for tho town. blsl-
neas houses and dwellings arc empty.
farmers sTd going TO other towns 70 trade,
property has deprecated. and business
mea -Es suffering.
Or. kborn Investigated specifically.
wen; 10 tho bottom Of all tho complaints.
and was able 10 show that. without gpes-
ton. ghsy wefe wi.hou. foundation. One
business man said: 81 have los; some
trade: they were customers who were
70; reliable. and have gained more than
I lss;." Another found. by examining his
hooks. that he had sod moro goods in tho
iss; Hay and juno than during tho same
munihs IN any four years past Tho far
rier uses tho teiepApna now instead Of
coming To town. and goods arc delivered
a: his door. Another larmar-ho may
stand ss representative O. nany-wlso
was IN ;,is habit Of coming 20 town and
spending ali day. and his money in the
saloons. now comes TO town with hts fam
ily. and can be suen IN tho stores taking
care Of the children whila his wi'o docs
;ho trading; ,hon all return homo a, a
reasonable hour. happy and sober. The
farmers Of Indiana arc no: saloon buns.
Or. kborn. by this pa,i.n; collection Of
facts. has dons real safSies in exposing
tic loossasss Of s;a;aman; and tho so
phistissl reasoning Of tho opponents Of
temperance and prohibition. Il may be
safely asserted ;ha, no oSs 70; has been
able TO prove. BY any facts or figures ;ha;
will stand a moments scrutiny. that beer
and whisky ever bring any prosperity. in
any fashion whatever. 10 any community.
And hs who ss;s oGt to show that tenn
paranso and prohibition mean vastly i'm
proved conditions for every town and all
The Inhabitants thereof has dead ossy"
task. All tho facts and arguments are or
his side
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21
The Early Rocky rords Break the
Record.

a few weeks ago the Enterprise gave
the net returns made by II. Woods. Of
Chicago. the California growers.
Mr.. Woods did even better to the Texas
growers in The Peeos valley. The
average net to the growers for the sea-
son was s5.oi. Evidently Mr. Woods
intends 70 try to beat even this record in
favor Of the Arkansas valley. On the
ieth the Newdale Melon Growers assO-
citation shipped two crates to Chicago.
and Mr.. Woods sends back SIS $3.50
for each crate.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21
To the Editor of the Enterprise:

Our city administration is making a
splendid record There has never been q
more conscientious set Of officers in any
city OF the land. and all are leyel-headed
business men.
II there ever existed in any quarter an
impression that the no-license ticket con-
tanned even one weak or yaceilating man
that impression has been silenced.
Why not speak word personally TO
your councilman Of your appreciation OF
his effortsP
The city administration has successfully
grappled with oyery question Of interest
II has set olt 20 accomplish. While ap-
pealing TO- the snfrages Of the people it
pledged itself to formulate and enforce a
strict prohibition ordnance. How well
this Is being dons can but be witnessed by
those who have come in contact with ths
buzz saw. It pledged itself To looX well
after tho health and material interests OF
the city. 4 splendid well has been pro-
vided which Is ample 10 meet all practical
demands In furnishing an abundant sup
ply Of good water. 4 splendid sewerage
system is To follow As soon as the people
signify financial readiness for that much
needed improvement. The streets have
never been repaired 20 tho extent that
they have been during this summer. The
sanitary conditions have been tho best
possible and tho health Q! cur people
never batter.
This talk abuu. much CT cur farmer
trade going 10 L. Jun;s made by some
saioen advocates is no. borne out By facts.
Indeed. facts arc things tho license adyo-
eates have 'i,,ls usa for In the discussion
Of this guh Sion. ona Of our prominent
groeeFymsi was told Of many of our
fsrT--5 4Na had formerly deal; hero
s,rsnsiufg. -,e.f patronage " Is junis.
and when pinned down TO give tho names
Of several or even one could nc; do 20.
In behalf Of tho splendid class Of farmers
Of this par; Of tho valley. rsssn; the
charge that any whose pa;Tonagois Is worth
having should be Influenced 70 trade In a
town because Of tho benign J7i privilege
Of securing intosieants. asif boosing was
tho parapo1n, induesmsnt.
In talking with business man ofpfom-
inenco in La Junta a few days since he
said no did no; knew Q. single Instance
wherein trade that had formerly bssn
tributary TO Rocky Ford was eo.nlng 10
la Jsn;A- He sail hs knew tho saloons
said such was the esss. bu; if !; wen; 10
tho saloons !, certainly wss isl; in no
other channel Of trade.
Assertions arc easily made. ba, 10 sub
s.sniia;e them Is entirely different The
writer Is no: Nis s1nrian bu; would Ike
TO 10 shown wherein our tsrUsts arc
foesing to la jania by tho hundreds.
Can any person name \ single good Gus
toner who formerly did all his trading in
Rocky Ford who has withdrawn entirely
and now trades exclusively in La jgn;s7
A liberal reward will ba given for his
photograph.
A clothing narehsni was heard 10 say
a few days sines ths; saloon mon and
gamblers always bough; good clothes.
Granted. tho /; is well known fact lha;
they arc liberal patrons Of mail order
clothing houses. and TIA; there arc travel
ing clothing salssmen who sell by sample
and who make speciality Of saloon trade.
But let the homo merchant sell the ss-
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21
Little Election Worry This Fail.

There IS no need m Colorado news
papers and Colorado politicians and
statesmen becoming alarmed nor unduiy
excited over state politics. There is but
one Office TO fill. that Of the olestiOn Of a
Judge To the supreme court. ard that one
Office is not Of sufficient Importance to
cause any great stir. Lat Us all talk
business for our respective communities.
-PLinhln lndiratnr.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21
Teachers Interstate Examination
Course.

Teachers wishing To prepare for exam
nations should write al once TO Prof. J. l.
Graham. IT, D.. i52-i5s Randolph
Building. Memphis. Tenn. for particulars
concerning his special Teachers Essmi-
nation Course.
This course ), ,sugh; by mail and pro-
aaras teachers for examination in every
state in tho Union. Leading educators
pronounce |, tho bos; course ever offered
To tho teaching profession. and all teach
srs wishing To advance in their profession
should Immediately avail themselves Of H.
Enclose stamp for reply. s-22
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21
The "PoiIy Pry" Weekly.

Polly PY Of Denver Post fame. has
started a weekly paper under her own
name. and needless to say. il is to be one
Of those purely personal. iust-be,ween-
you-and-me affairs for which Polly Pry
is famous.
The first Polly Pry" will appear Sa,ur-
day. Sept. 5th. and as Polly is now free
lance look out for wide swath.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

The fair grounds were lively Saturday
afternoon with combined broneho bust
ing and mounted sword contest. The
famous Thad Sowder and his string Of
cowboys furnished most Of the entertain
ment. giving an excellent exhibition Of
frontier horsemanship. The Russian in
his display Of swordsmanship was handi-
capped by the use Of unframed horses.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

Melon growers associations and others
wanting Rubber Stamps. Pads and Ink
can have their wants supplied a. tho En-
,orpfise office. ll-ls.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

@. C. Hawkey has commenced work on
r. N artin's new dwelling five miles
southeast Of town. That this farm resi-
denee is to have bath room and closet in
dieatss that the country tributary to
Rocky Ford is keeping pace with our
progressive and in everything up-to-date
little city. Both the Rocky Ford country
and Rocky Ford are all right.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

We have the BEE SUPPLIES. You
buy them. The Bees will do the rest.
Yours for business,
sstf The X. W. English Lumber Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21
crys,aiixcd Water.

There will be no more crys;alised water
for sale a, the Alta Vista house. or any
place else in Rocky Ford for the present
All wanting any moro will please send &c
Office. Send money order. bank draft OF
express order.
Holbroos Bros.
Room Board Of Trade.
s-,t. Pueblo. Col.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

Ono fare for the round trip to Rocky
Ford from all portions o. tho state during
tho Fair will bring tho usual big crowd.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

DIR. j. 4. LAWSON has removed ,r
rooms over Hereford & Awards o;srr
pharmacy. ll-lb.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

On Tuesday Sol. T. Wolfe and family
removed to Colorado Springs. The move
is made mainly for the benefit Of The
health Of the younger daughter. mr.
Wolfe will be missed as an active busi-
ness man. and as one Of the most efficient
members of the city council. In the dis
charge Of his public duties MIR. Wolfe has
been prompt, industrious and thorough.
His place in the council will not be easy
to fiji. We commend Mr.. Wolfe to the
people Of Colorado Springs as first-class
citizen in every respect and trust that in
his new home he will have as much pros
perity and happiness as have character
led his residence in Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

Allen Lees new building. containing
one fine large storo room and ten office
rooms. was rented before completion.
showing the centrally located business To-
cations are in active demand. Rocky
Ford is all right.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

During his mountain outing K. S. Miller
visited Bowerman. the new mining camp,
concerning which reports are SO conflict
ing. Mr. Miller is among those who are
skeptical Of the camps mineral value.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

FOR SALE. Pollsd Durham Bull. ie
months old. weighs 100. Apply TO
chas. Collins. ono mile nor;hoas; o, Rocky
Ford. li-i2-p
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

Tho Office Of tho LOekhart 1.-Two Stock
Co. has been moved To handsome suit,
Of rooms In Allen Lees new block osei
Hereford & Awards.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

FOR SALE Ten acres miles north
Of manzanola near Boston farm: 30 peach
trees, 500 raspberry bushes. 30 grape
vines three years old. acre in alfalfa,
viii trade. Address w. A. SOdeburg
Manzanola, or call on Steele, Beal &
Wolfe. Rocky Ford. ll-l2
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

Wanted. a position as Hoasssaopof.
Address Mrs. r. care Of tho Enterprise
Office. ii-i?-p
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

II Is said ,ha, balsy horse can al
ways be started Immediately by simpl,
blindfolding. Try Il.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

M. D. L. tiairht and D. s. Barnes left
Tuesday to prosecute work on the Goa.
mine south of town. These stockholders
are determined to have the mine in shape
to furnish much coal during the coming
yintar
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

cantaloupe baskets for express ship
ments. Wood TOP and BOTTOMS
Call NJ. o. CoFgins office. Swink Build
ing. or A. c. Sloan. Seety Rocky Ford
Assn. Examine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

Take L n. Garbing your butcher. A.
his Moa, Market will bo found tho very
bas.. ?5u.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

We make a speciality Of good wot'
and quick service.
Rocky Ford Steam Laundry.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

Manila Binding Irvine. slightly damaged
by water. for sale very cheap at E. r
Cooks Implement House.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

FOUND. a watch. Call a, Enterprise
Office. Prove property and pay charges,
il-i?.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

Competent stenographer and typewrit-
is; desires employment. Address J. s..
care Enterprise. lltl
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

Always the Best OF Meats will be
found.at Gerbing's meat market. II not
now customer give him a call.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

Have your pictures taken while their
prices are very low. See Orr. corner oi
Ninth and Walnut.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

Fifty heau Of horses wanted at once
for pasturage on good grass and river
water. Call on or address Cline & Hoch-
stedler, 4oe S. 9Th St 2-u.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

WANTED Sept. st, girl for gem
eral housewors and cooking. Apply at
The Enterprise office. lO-u
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

Buggy tops. cushions etc. See add.
HE ". L. ST. JoHN
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

wanted-A competent girl for general
housework. Enquire at Enterprise office
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-08-21

WANTED. a good cook for private
family. Apply at once at the St James
hotel.
lott w. II. Bennett,