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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-06-25
GRAND
CELEBRATION
AT NORWAY,
JULY a, 1878

4 National Salute at sunrise,
noon, and sunset, and ringing
of the Bells.
Fantastic's parade at 6 -
a. m.
The procession, consisting
of Military, Firemen with their
Engines. Odd-Fellows, Grang-
ers, Sabbath School children,
and Citizens, will move at 10
ID o'clock through the princi-
pal streets to Ordway's Grove,
where the Grafton will be de-
liyered.
At , o'clock trial of Fire
Engines and Horse trOt.
At t O'Clock Glass Ball
shooting between the Bethel
and Norway Teams.
At 5 o'clock Tub-Race,
Wheelbarrow Race, Sack
Race, &c, &c.
In the Evening there will be
the largest and grandest dis
play of Fireworks ever seen In
Oxford County.
The Cadet Brass Band Of
Bridgton, and the Norway
Brass Band have been engag-
ed and will furnish music for
the day, and Fireworks in the
evening.
After the fireworks a Ball
will be given at the Elm House,
music by Abbott's Quadrille
Band.
Arrangements have been
made with the Railroad to
furnish Tickets for one fare for
the round trip, from all stations
between Portland and Gorham,
y. II. Trains will leave after
the Fireworks for Portland and
GOrham.
FREELASD HOWE,
GEO l.. BEAL,
W. W. within RSH,
GEO. Z. JONES,
JOHN II. WITHERlLL,
Committee Of Arrangements.
Norway, June IS, ISIS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-06-25

10 ths Honorable County COMMISSIONERS ga and
Tor ths Counties o. oxford aud Cumberland.
WE. the igRed, Inhabitants Of Denmark
. w 10 the County OF oxford, and OF Brldgton
sent that a county road IL wanted, beg inning al
Perley and Berry's mill in said town of Denmark
and running 10 the county road leading from said
Rridyton - SebAgo, 10 what Is called the Round
Turn Ia BridgtOn We therefore request you 10
locate said road or such part thereof a., IN your
Judgment public convenience and necessity re-
ouire. and IS IN duty bound wall ever pray.
Dated his end day Of May, A. ID. ISIS.
ISAAC BERRY and 100 others.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-06-25

OXFORD, sat a Court Of Probate held At
Paris within and Tor the county OF Oxiori
on the Sd TUESDAY OF June, A. ID. ls7s,
IN the petition OF ELBRIDGE C.. HARLOW
~ Guardian OF Cora L. Harlow and others min
or heirs Of Amanda Harlow, late OF Backheld, In
said county, deceased, praying for license TO sell
and convey the homestead stand and lot occupied
by the deceased ~ the time OF her death in Buck.
neId-to Julia s. Harlow, at an advantageous offer
OF one thousand dollars:
Ordered That the said Petitioner give notice
10 all persons interested by causing copy Of this
order 10 be published three week. .uocessvely in
the oxford Democrat printed At Paris that they
may appear ut q Probate Court 20 be held At Paris
In SAID County on the third Tuesday Of July next,
at nine O'Clock In the forenoon and shew cause II
any they have why the same should not be granted.
A. n. WALKER, Judge.
A tine oopY-attest: r. Q. DAVE. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-06-25

OXFORD, SIS. Alta Court Of Probate hold at
Paris, within and for the County OF oxford
on the third Tuesday OF jane, A. ID. 1873,
DAVID ALLEN & JONAS SEvERY, admins.
traitors on the estate OF Shepard a. Severy,
late OF DiNneld, in said county, deceased, having
presented their account Of administration OF the
estate OF said deceased for allowance
Ordered, That the said Administrators give notice
to all persons interested 10y causing copy of this
order 20 be published three weeks successively In
the Oxford Democrat printed at Paris that they
may appear at a Probate Court 10 be- held At Paris
In said County, on the third TucsdaYof July, next
At clock in the forenoon and shcw cause If any
they have why the same should not be allowed.
A. II. WALKER, Judge.
A true copy-Rttest IL. &. DAVIS Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-06-25

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice that
he has been duly appointed by theIon Judge OF
Probate for the County Of oxford and as sumedthe
trust Of Administrator of the estate OF
ICHABoD NJ. AUSTIN, late Of Canton,
jesaid County deceased by giving bonds as the law
directs he therefore requests all persons who are
indebted TO the estate of said deceased TO make i'm
mediate payment and those who have any demands
thereon to eXhibitthe same to
JOHN z. SWAsEY.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-06-25

THE subscriber hereby gives public notice that
he has been duly appointed by the Hon. Judge OF
Probate for the County Of Oxford and assumed the
trust Of Executor on the estate OF
MARY d. MERRILL, late Of Paris,
In said County deceased by giving bond as the law
directs he therefore requests all persons who are
indebted TO the estate of said deceased TO make i'm
mediate payment and those who have any demands
thereon to exhibit the same TO
FREEMAN c. MERRILL.
ISIS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-06-25
HOW To GET SICK.

Expose yourself day and night; ca; too much
without exercise, work too hard without rest
doctor all the time; take al the vile nostrums al
yertised. an then you viii want TO know
HOW To GET WELL.
Which Is answered in three words Take Hop Bit
tcrs see other column. ieis2~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-06-25

THy Subscriber hereby gives public notice that
he has been duly appointed By the Hon. Judge OF
Probate for the County Of oxford and assumed the
trust Of Administrator on the estate OF
FRANK COLBY, late Of Fryeburg,
in said County deceased by giving bond as the law
directs he therefore requests all persons indebted
10 the estate of said deceased 70 make Immediate
naymeut and those who have any demands there
OA - BARNES WALKER.
Tune Is ISIS
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-06-25

THE Subscriber hereby gives public notice that
he has been duly appointed by the Hon. Judge OF
Probate for the County Of oxford, and assumed
the trust OF Administrator of the estate oil
JONATHAN CoOk, late OF Porter,
in said County, deceased, ~ giving bond as tho
law directs; he therefore requests all persons IN
debted 10 the estate OF said deceased 10 make I'M
mediate payment; and those who have any de-
mands thereon, TO exhibit the same 10
GEORGE ". TOWLE.
June Ii lsTs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-06-25

OXFORD, ss:- AT N Court OF Probate held Al
Paris within and for the County Of Oxford
on the third Tuesday of June, A. ID. 1873,
ATARI j. GOWELL, ADMINISTRATIVE on the
WI estate of John +. Gowell, late Of Hartford,
iu said county deceased, having presented her &C
count OF administration OF the estate OF said de-
ceased for allowance:
ORDERED, That the said AdmN give notice
70 an persons interested by causing a copy Of
this order 10 be published three weeks successfully
in the Oxford Democrat printed at Paris that they
NAV appear al = Probate Court 10 be held al Paris
in aid County on the third Tuesday OF July next,
AZ O'Clock in the forenoon and shew cause II shy
they have why the same should not be allowed.
A. ii. WALKER, Judge.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-06-25
An. WALKER Judge,
A true copy-attest: IL. C. DAvIs.Regis,sr

OXFORD, ss:-At Court of Probate held at
Paris within and for the County of oxford
on the thirdiTuesdsy of June, A. ID. ISIS,
ON the petition OF SARAH CLEMENT. widow
~ of John Clement, late OF Rumford, in said
county, deceased, praying that her Dover may be
Sc, out 10 her IRON the Real Estate Of said deceas
ed:
Ordered, Thatthe said Petitioner give notice 10
all persons interestedby causing an abstract her
petition with this order thereon TO be published
three weeks successfully In tho oxford Democrat,
printed az Paris that they may appear at aProbate
Court to be held at Paris In said County on the
third Tuesday OF July, next, at O'Clock in the
forenoon and shew cause If any they have why tho
same should not be granted.
All. WALKER, Judge.
A trno copy-Attest: II. Q. DAVE. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-06-25

ONFORD, $ AT a Court OF Probate held az
Paris within and for the County Of Oxford
on the third Tuesday of June, y. ID, 1873,
NN the petition OF SARAH G.. CLEMENT wild
ow of John Clement, late Of RumlOrd, 10 said
county, deceased pray ing for an allowance out Of
the Personal Estate OF her late husband;
Ordered, That the said Petitioner give notice
IN All persons iatares.e by causing copy of this
order to be published three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in
the oxford Democrat printed at Paris, that they
NAV appear at a Probate Court TO be held at Paris
in said County on the third Tuesday Of July next
az O'Clock in the forenoon and shew cause If any
they have why the same should not be granted.
All. WALKER, Judge.
ktEle eopy-sStes,; II, G. DAVIS, Register,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-06-25

OXFORD, u:-At n Court OF Probate held At
Paris, within aud for the county Of Oxford
on the "a Tuesday OF July. a. II. ls1s,
~ y The petition VI SARAH HAMMOND. widow
~ OF Jason Hammond, late Of Moodstock, Ia
,Sid county, deceased, praying Tor an allowance
Ordered Thai the sud Petitioner give notice
TO ali persons interested By cJusing an abstract OF
her petition with this ordcrthereon 10 be published
three weeks SUCCESSFULLY IN the Oxford Democrat a
newspaper printed AZ Paris In said county that they
may appear At Probate Court 70 be held at Paris
on the third Tuesday Of July, next at nine O'Clock
In the forenoon and shew cause If any they have
why the same should not be granted.
A. II. WALKER, Judge
A true eopy-atlest: II. C. DAVIS Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-06-25

TIFF subscriber hereby gives public notice that
he ms been duly appointed by the Hon. Judge Of
Probate FOR the County OF oxford and assumed the
trust OF Executor Of the estate OF
JAMES HARNDES. late Of Fryeburg.
in laid County deceased by giving bond As the law
directs he therefore requests all persons indebted
10 the estate of said deceased 90 make immediate
payment and those who have any demands thereon
~ SETH W. FIFE.
lime Is ls-s.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-06-25

Paris, within and for the County Of Oxford, on
the third Tuesday OF June, A. D.. ls7s,
an the petition OF RHODA THA1fR, widow
~ Of Isaac A. Thayer, late of Oxford, in SAID
county .i"ceh sed. praying for allowance out OF
the rer,''nsl c tate of her late husband;
Ordered, That the said petitioner give notice 10
all persons interested by causing an abstract OF
said pet ton with this order thereon to be publish.
ed w...ss successivey In the Oxford Democrat
Coa,t 70 be he'd At Paris in said County on ihe
third Tuesday OF Jolly, next at O'Clock A NJ a..
shcw cause ii any they have why the same should
An. WALKER, Judge.
true eopy-altest: Ii. G. DAVIS, Register.
OXFORD, AT n Court of Probate held At
Paris, within and ter the County OF Oxford
on the third Tuesday OF June, A. ID. ls's;
an the petition OF ASSENATH TAlNIEh,
" widow OF Simon Taintsr, late OF Dixheld, in
said county, deceased, pray ing Tor an allowance
out OF the Personal Estate of her late husband:
Ordered, That the said Petitioner give notice
TO al persons interested by causing an abstract OF
his petition with this order thereon 10 published
three weeks excessively iRtho oxford Democrat
printed at Paris. that they may appear nj frobate
Court to be held at Paris in said County on the
third Tuesday of July, next, at O'Clock In the
forenoon and shew cause If any they have why the
An. WALKER, Judge,
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OXFORD, SIS AT a Court of Probate held at
Paris within andfor the County OF Oxforo
on the third Tuesday Of June, A. ID; 1873,
DANlEL FLETCHER, JR., named Executor IN
- certain Instrument purporting TO be the
last Will and Testament of William 7. Bracket,
late of Peru In said county, deceased, having pre-
sented the same for Probate:
Ordered, That the said Executor give notice to
all persons interested, by causing copy of this
order 10 he published three weeks successfully
In the Oxford Democrat n newspaper printed at
Paris, In said County, that they may appear AZ q
Probate Court, 10 be held at Paris, on the third
Tuesday Of July, next, at nine O'Clock in the fore
noon, and show cause II any they have why the
same should not be allowed.
A. III. WALKER, Judge.
A true cOuy-attest: III. G. DAVIS, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-06-25
A true sope-ssisa: II. c. DAVE, Register.

OXFORD, SIS: AT Court OF Probate held at
Paris, within and for the County OF Oxford, on
the third TUESDAY OF June, A. n. ISIS,
MARY T.. PERRY, having presented ccitsin
wi Instrument purporting TO be the last VIII
and Testament ofLucy :. Baston, late OF Hiram l..
in said county, deceased, having presented the
same FOL Probate: aud asked that Samuel K. Rob
er;s be appointed Administrator with the Will
annexed:
Ordered, That the SAID Executor give notice
10 all personsinterestedb by causingA copy OF this
order "a be published three weeks successiyely In
the oxford Democrat printed al Paris, that they
may appear At Probate Court 10 be held at Paris
In SAID County the third Tuesday OF July, next,
At y O'Clock In thcforenoon and show cause any
they have why the said Instrument should not be
proved, approved and allowed "a the last VIII
and Testament OF said deceased.
\ u " NIKER, Judge.
Atruecopy-aitott. II. & DAyIs. Register.
OXFORD, - AT a Court o. Frubtt. held 81
Paris within aud for ih- County OF oxford on
the third Tuesday ui June \. j. ls1s.
SyAMUEL Il. ROBERTS. named Executor IN n
> certain Instrument purportiug to be The lAst
VIII and Testament OF Rebocca BAston, late OF
Hiram, in said county. deceased, having present
ell the same Tor Probate
Ordered, That the said Executor give notiea
10 all persons interested by causing copy ofthis
ordertO be three wee the
oxford Democrat printed At Paris that they may
appear At Probate Court I 0 be held Al Paris
In sAld County on the third Tue sday OF July next,
a. O'Clock in theforenoon and shew causci II any
they have why the same should not be AlloWed.
All. WALkER, Judge.
Atrueeopy-Attest II c. DAVIS, Register.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-16
ROSA ROONEY'S TRIAL.

The sympathSes OF the greater part OF those who
heard her story were with littlo Rosa Rooney, who
was charged With theft in the Tonbs yesterday. The
complainant was heavy shouidered German named
Michael Hoffman, following was easily guessed,
for he came INTO with his shoemakeris apron on.
He was me nding In his shop, No. 234 william
street. yesterday morning, when the GIRL who resides
in the Same building, In aud asked him to mend
n ps,r OF her mothers shoeA Tney needed only
q htlie repairing and the price asked was
three cents The COUPLER was handed . ten
cent piece. HIS business during the day
ma been light he could not nud
change 10 his shop He lott Rosa iu the store and
the took last look around and saw that his
silver watch place hang ng the wall right
above his workbench When ne returned II was gone.
The girl In tue place he had lett her. quety await
ing us coming HOLMAN was at once con vipced that
his watch naa been stolen and ne accused The gri
with the theft. lie locked her his and called
IN an officer. TINS TOOK u lew minutes. When tho
cobnlcr's unlocked the giri WAS cryisg Bit
terry. A search Jailed 10 discover the watch. The
object took tho Tombs There the grl stostiy
affirmed nnocen nee aod alleged that Hoffman had
assaulted and upon her resistance had resortcd TO
the charge OF THEFT When she exclaimed, 81 am IN
nocenti on, 1 am innocent, Judgcl' almost every
one was ready to believe her. She was locked NJ,
bOwcvc.
his watch. Hc found II IN nm old shoe. He told tho
girs father, who threatened him with sound thrash
iux With an oniccr they wont 20 court The gri
was brought up aud Il oiharged by Judge Morgan Her
father mad anerent DRY to tell He said he went IN
quietly behind HOLMAN and found Tue watch IN It's
pace the WALL lie said he seized u and tnen con-
irontsd the shoemaker Nj. Rooney wished to press
n charge oil perjury or Of Improper assault against
him, but the Judge wouId not listen.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-16
ARMSTRONG AND HIS DOG.

Harry Armstrong and his "yelier dog" were again
In Judge CAncy's court yesterday morning, but tho
dog looked woe-becope, discouraged, almost broken
hearted May Fisk, the blonde manager. was also on
hand but she carried q high head, supplemented by
dash,ng hat and her air confident az her proud
and stately walk
For some reason poor Armstrong, II appears,
thought he could obtain more speedy justice before
Judge Clancy than any other court Accordingly
he novel to Sweeny's Hotel on Sunday, the 18th
inst but after one day he was COM elled to quit
his new place OF residence Tor want OF
the means 10 pay for his room. II hap
pened in consequence that when his action
was broue ht In his court he was ioagor
resident OF the district. which Judgc Clancy has
jursdctisu This was the only question before tho
Court yesterday morning, but for time It seemed
that the case might fall 10 the ground without so
much s trial Of the question OF turisdieton. The
civil courts require tho payment. Of ices In advance.
and II probably owing 70 the TACT that ne WIS
aware that the trial fee w0uid not DO forthcoming
that Armstrong; dog felt so dishsartened ON coming
into court.
Judge Clancy foand way out OF the diMculty, bow
ever both the dog aud hts MASTER by allowing IN
the case r. S-pauper summons. Then AemstIQng
took stand, but got along with nts evidence on y
far enough show tho distressing TACT III regard 70
bis non residence narrated above. Armstrong told
the Judge that he had asked the blonde manager
whether she expected him TO live on air.
Miss May Fisk took the stand and she, too, showed
that she lives out of the distrtct. Thus completed
Harry ArmslrOns's discomAiuie and he will be
PEELED carry mis- dog INTO another COURT Judge
Clancy compelled 70 oismiss tho case or want Of
1urisu ion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-16
NEW YORK TUESDAY ls78-WTTH SUPPLEMENT-

the dollar In naorscd notes al one sign ana Twelve
moptha Tho opposition BY the St Paul Bank was
Withdrawn alter examination before Register Little
by which It shown that the offer OF the hrm was
Of all the creditors; tho European
creditors represented greatest part OF the in
dcb,ednsss OF over $4,000, were unanimously In
favor OF the composition.
A meeting OF the creditors OF Edward c. stevens,
OF Caro- N ", was held yesterday ut the once OF
Register Little, and composition oner 70 ssuie Win
the creditors At twenty-five cents on inc doar cnsn
wthu thirty days was submitted and acccptea: ine
statement sho ed Liabilities amounting TO $loooo No.
Al meeting Of the creditors OF BcrJlml 10 :. mes-
terve dealer produce, held a. tue once oil Register
Little, dividend OF nileen per cent was decared'
making ioriy Ave per cent IN all
David McMulIin, dealer in leather and innings az
No. 1888 Bowery, made assignment YESTERDAY Ior
the bcacnt OF his creditors 10 John McBrdc ne was
heavily involved in zeal estate which he has latey
been sacrificing. and his building enterprises we're
very unfortunate account OF the depreciation IN
values Hs merchandise liabilities are not large anu
Is SAID that there will be very little left oftne wreck
OF his real estate.
The schedules in the matter Of the assign ment OF
William Cumming, JE, TO Robert Miller were yestor-
day ied IN the Court OF Common Pleas. Tho lia0ili-
It's are stated az $4,41s 81, nominal assets ut
81, 51l 30, and real assets ut 81, 100
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-16
A,FIER MANY DAYS.
now BURGLAR WAS CAPTURED IN MORRIS

now BURGLAR WAS CAPTURED IN NORRIS
ANA THROUGH PATIENT WAITING.
Captain Kiliea OF the Thirty-thrd police precinct,
on night of July T. was patroIl,ng the lower end
OF his district when he observed indvdusi appsr
entity wrspt enjoyment OF the festivities attending
tho close Of Independence Day In Mott Haven The
Captain did not ike the appearances Of tue maa
and resolved TO keep eye on his movements. The
vcrdant stranger passed slowly along THIRD avenue
whisting 'Yankco Doodle" and "Hail Columbia"
and finally stopped IN front Of DANIEL Delsng's jew
ciry store, between 13Glh aud 18TH streets lie
glanced az tho door, measured the windows with
pair OF piercing black eyes calculated the distance
from the roof TO the pavement Having satisfied his
curiosity he away, alter cooliv looking Captain
K,iIiiex--who had ncarod the strsnger-fuli IN tho
face. Tho Captain returning 10 the station house,
su mnoncd Detective wilkins and Patrolman Reilly.
Tne Trio watched all that nent In coal yard Ia the
roar OF Dciapg's store, ana each succeeding night
nave taken turns nj the same weary vigil IL wos mid
nig nj SUNDAY, ana Captain klililea and his two
men lay concealed ~ the coal YARD suddenly lght
from DARK lantern flashed on the faces OF Tho wach-
crs who at onco drew their rcvoIvers Three men
stood IN OF Dcisugs store and after the
s~a lhA -nnsnhHng naAssI
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-16
SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

On con ent Judge Freedman. Of the Superior Court,
yesterday entered order disseminating the suit
brought by Abram Harding and another against The
Providence and New Y ork steamship COMPANY.
In the SUIT Tor divorce, brought by Dora Huber
axsins. Thomas Hubcr Judge Y. Daily, Of the Court
OF Commoa Picss, yesterday granted al order allow
ing tue plaint,n 50 weekly aimony, and SIS a.
counsel leo.
William Porter, charged with burglary, was brought
Ssfore Judge Daniels, IN Supreme Court, Chambers,
yesterday, on writ OF babcas corpus, Tor tho pur-
nose ol having bim admitted to bail hts counsel,
Measrs. A. 0.kcy Hall asd Mr.. Knox. urged on tho
prisoners behalf that The evidence on which he was
held was Insufficient In opposiiioo Mr. william
Leary. who appeared for the District Attorney, SAID
no had evidence to show that The prisoner had been
previously convicted Of criae, ana came, therefore.
WITHIN tue PROVISIONS 81 tue hnbitusi CRIMINALS act
The cuse adloWnrd TO allow anidavs 10 10 put IN
on this latter point
Marie MaDoz December, 1906 that eight years ago
he came TO tu's city ana lived happily With his wife
unlil formed ilh CT coDnection win Gasiav kra-
mer. aui afterward abandoned him taking with her
tbctr son Jues Ano Prod. lie says fnrnof mat sno
VIII not allow hun see the BOY aud with a view 10
obi am the CUSTODY OF him application made yes
tsrday 10 Judge DanIes Tor wrt Of habsas corpus,
which was sranieo, re,nrnsns gu lnpfsay oa,.
D.ptes yesterday granted VIRUS OF hsbcas corpus aud
cerorsI the case OF Leopold Joscpnson anu Louis
Rvsn,an. arrested and committed TO the lomus WITH
out bail ON charge of perjury preferred by The FIRE
Marshal The prsoners ian a "Cnesp John" estab-
At No 126 Bowery, and II 10 alleged that they
wore falsely stock Vi goods IN tbefince NJ
Inc lime OF the hrv there Inc object OF the
Application TO have the amount oil their bail liked
-. TIC s,h OF December, 1873. tho United states
eovernmen; brought SUI. aga "a, .eeorse huahes
soods Tho trial was commenced at the United states
bsrict Court February, 1875, aud ended with tho
d,fsndapss, when was aoac. The Unr,d states Dis-
rc, Attorney then Appealed TO ,nc Crcu,. .oprt and