U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Southern New York May 13, 1898 (Bass, Ratcliff & Gretton, Ltd. v. Henry Zeltner Brewing Co.)

TOWNSEND, District Judge.

The complainants herein are the proprietors of “Bass’ Ale.” They and their predecessors have for many years continuously used labels stamped with the well-known plain red triangle on an elliptical figure, with black border and red lace-work design, bearing the words “Bass & Co.,” to designate their *469chief product, “Pale Ale.