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Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-01-03

"A FARMER whe has tested five different
afleties of peas, according to The catalogue
Fom which he made his selections last
pFlng, now finds that there is not the
'shtest difference in any of them. In ear
PieSs' manner of growth, height of plant,
gun OF pods, number OF peas in a ped
laef' every particular, the alleged differ
" varieties proved to be one and the same,
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-01-03
No., 5.

profit is often derived from a flock that has
been overlooked, is strong proof that poul-
Try y'r"lslng can be made to pay when we'll
conducted by thoughtful, attentive persons.
1t Is the small matters that should receive
the most careful attention, as the observ-
ance OF method and system is sure to prove
beneficial at all times
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-01-03

IF large trees are to be removed, now is =
S'''o ''me I" begin the operation by exca-
'a''n% large hole where the tree is 10
>''lo aud digging deep trench around the
nee "e some little distance from the trunk
."eh "Ne" the ground is thoroughly frozen,
Ine 'ree, WITH the so,' lump OF earth ad.
'eflhg To- the roo ,, May be removed and
~ ~ " new 70 with perfect satety
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-01-03

REPORTS OF an experiment made by the
plate Agricultural College of Michigan on
Fhelr farm with sowing land plaster on
grass claim that two bushels of plaster pro-
f'Hced over two-thirds as much increase as
~ loads of horse manure
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-01-03

THE supposition that the introductioa of
[larm machinery would cause displace-
5nent of farm laborers has not been borne
Pun oy facts. as at ne period has there been
u greater demand for human labor than at
HBhe present. Farm hands are always scarce
*ln some sections
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-01-03

AN ounce of nitrate OF soda dissolved in
tour gallons of water is quick and good
stimuant for bulbs, to be applied twice a
week after the pots are filled with roots,
and the flower spikes are fairly visible. A
large handful of scot, or about pint, tied
up in a piece of old canvas, and immersed
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-01-03

Two fields lying side by side were sown
In wheat. One was plowed and narrowed
the usual way, while the other was harrow
/ ed the five times. The result was that the
j latter gave seven bushels more to the acre
I than the former
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-01-03

CROP of beets do not do as well when
PrahSpIanted as when sown in drills and
FoIhned out. If the drills are not full, the
fpaces may be ecoRomized by transplants,
fhd possibly the results would be better
nan from seed sown at the same time, but
I is not likely.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-01-03

VIRGIL says: "Oh, farmers, toe happy
if they coul know their own good. to whom
tar from discordant arms. the most righteous
earth herself pours forth the ready fruit
from the ground.'
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-01-03

HUSBANDRY has heen an honest calling in
all ages, The gods protected it, the poets
sang OF it in words of highest praise.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-01-03

The strawberry is generally found grow
ing IN deep rich soil, yet free from standing
water and these are just the conditions of
soil that we endeavor to provide for its most
successful cultivation
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-01-03

NoTwIrHsrAN DING The present outlook is
not very encouraging for farmers to sow
large crops next spring, they should fence
their laad so rs to have The advantage of the
grass that grows thereon.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-01-03

lHE low price Of everything produced on
'he larm except eggs and chickens will give
quite an impetus to that business next wear.
In view OF this fact we would offer a few
words of caution. More than fifty hens
should not be kept in one house and one
yard. 10 enter extensively into the busi-
ness 1t Is necessary to keep hens in colonies
say oo each. But farmer may have as
many OF these as he chooses. The experi-
ment OF keeping five or six hundred hens in
one room and OH one run has been tried
number of times in our Territory and has
always failed. They thrive only tor a short
time. The colony plan has not yet been in
troduced, but it is bound to succeed. If a
farmer can make one small flock of birds
success, there is no reason why by Industry
he cannot make half dozen flocks nav
equally as well.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-01-03

LACK OF pure fresh water greatly interteres
with the production of eggs during cold
weather Eggs contain large amount of
wafer, ana unless there is constant supply
oi IL lowls viii not lay. Many poultry
Keepers are very 1eglectful IN the matter of
providing water for fowls when in contine-
ment, and especially during the winter As
consequence they obtain but few eggs.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-01-03
Iaritnlt1,ral.
TURN new leaf in farm operations.

GET oat more fencing and widen out your
fences.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-01-03

rhe ROCKY MOUNTAIN HUsBANDMAN Is designed
to be, as the name indicates husbandman in every
sense of the term, embracing in its columns every
department. of Agriculture, Stock raising, Horti-
culture. Social and Domestic Economy
ADVERTISING RATES..
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
American Crops.

Washington, 10.-The crop report
of the Agricultural Bureau rela i've
to cotton shows that rains have
been excessive, but there is nothing.
at present to rendtr fair crop i'm
possible. The next sixty days, how
ever, will be awaited with interest,
If not auxiety. The general condl-
ton is Que point lower than report,
Sc instead Of 81. The area in corn
has increa sed about 2 per cent. The
total area viii be between sixtY-pine
and seventy million acres. A few
States report decrease; Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Louisi-
ana and Minnesota. There is a good
degree of uniformity in increase.
In southern and central districts
the crop is now generally healthy
in color and growing rapidly; the
average conditi N is GO, and has been
exceeded but twice in ten years.
Winter wheat covers an area of
about twenty seven millions of
acres, aud unless threshing records
should prove disappointing, or in
jury result in stack. the outc2me
" uId excsed $50 100000 bushels.
The condition of barley is good, SO
ag linst 81 last July. Oats averaged
98 last year, at this date 90. Aver
age for rye, 81.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
The Book of Mormon.

Riehmont, Mo, e.-JosephSmith,
son of the founder of the Msrmon
chul Oh, Alexander Smith, 7. w.
smith and W. FL. Kelly. commit
tee appointed by the Mormon con-
ferencs at Salt Lake, are now In this
place comparing the Book of Nor
mon as at present published with
the original manuscript in possess
sion of David Whitmer of Rich
mond. Mr.. Whitmer claims to be
one Of the three persons who saw
the angel give the craven plates to
Joseph Smith, and this manuscript
te copy of the plates made by the
prophet himself, and is the only one
In existence. Why the comparison
is made Is not stated.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
7. MUNRO BUTLER TOMBSTONE.

An English paper has the follows
ing in reference to a gent known in
Utah: Mr.. Butler tombstone, I am
informed, Is still In America. and
his numerous friends in this country
will hear with regret that he has at
present no intention o. coming hack
to England. Hs financial mis-,
fortunes have all been very pitiful.
A few years ago no mans prospect
seemed brighter. He was young,
wealthy, and brilliant; he sat in the
House Of Commons where Mr.. Dis
raell had HE eye upon him, and he
was assnrediy a rising politician.
Unfortunately, his sympathIes with
Turkey Induced him to lend TO the
Sultan. on personal security, over a
quarter of a million sterling, all of
which was hopelessly lost. With
the remnant OF his fortune MIR.
tombstone went to America AMI in
vested it in the Grear Mammoth
Mine OF Utah, which l visited last
year In his company, and which
then promised the most successful
results. The prospect, however,
seems to have been delusive, ana
Mr.. Johnstone's financial difficul-
ties are now apparently at their
crisis. From the wreck Of his for
tune ne had saved famous picture
-RsphaePs Madonna-on which a
q personal friend advanced S12 600.
This picture Mr.. tombstone tried to
dispose OF to conn Jlsseurs in New
ork, but tailed to get a price cow
er'ng the amount advanced, and the
picture is now claimed by the gen.
tleman who advanced the money.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
Cholera.

Marsei lilies. 9.-The number of
persons who have left here on &C.
c. unit of cholera has reached $4,000,
even msgfs rates are becoming panic
stricken and DESERVING their posts.
The use OF pork in the army is for.
hidden and school children are for
hidden to drink any tea, coffee or
heavily diluted rum when thirsty.
Gieenoble, 9.-rWo Toulonese re-.
fugees died from cholera.
Marseilles, 10. - Twenty i've
deaths last evening.
Toulan, 10.-Ten deaths, includ-
ing the lady superior OF the Sisters
of Charity.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
Chicago Markets.

Chicago, TO- Wheat Higher; s05S
July. slX August, s3ss TO s3H Sep~
TENDER.
Corn Higher; 81 July, 52k asked
August; 5lK asked September.
Osts-Higher; 20 July, 261s August,
251 September.
Whisky-110.
Atternoon-wheat Higher Angus;
83]1 September. s2 $50
Oorn-steady, 81 July. 5l1s to 5lN
September. a sag
0ats-Higher; 2s1l July, 261s August,
Rys-Steady, go.
Barley-Nominal. 81 TO "a.
Pork-Higher; 22. SO July-August.
Lard-Higher; 7.20 to 1924 August
Bulk Mests-Fair demsnd; shoulders
80, short ribs, $50, thort clear $40.
Whisky-l0.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11

New York, 1O.-Stocks opened quiet,
declined u to 15s. latter Missouri Pac.
lfc: subsequently there was rally OF Il
to Is.
Stocks closed firm; come New York
Central and Western Union closed out
on the rule for cash;s hort interest largely
Increased tbs past few days and deliv-
cries poor.
Governments firm; railways firm; in
the stock market, compared with last
night, majority of active stocks closed
q fraction higher, the only advances OF
more than fraction beng Lsckawanna
1ss and Lake Shore 15s.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
Secret Societies.

Brockville, Ont, 9.-The frat Odd
Fellows international demonstra-
ton ever held in Canada opened to-
day under most favorabls auspices.
The Grand Lodge of Masons passed
a resolution amidst applause that it
was n t desirable that fermented or
spirituous liquors should be placed
on refreshment tables of private
LODGES.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
chicago 1--we Stock Market.

Chicago. 1O.-Hogs Receipts, IA, 500;
strong, active; rough packing, 500 to
8 30; packing and shipping, $40 to SIS;
light, 500 TO 5.55.
Cattle - Receipts 1850; active, frmer;
good to choice shipping g. 10 TO so, com
mon to medium go to so. stcckers
800 to 4 90; feeders 400 to 500; grass
Texans, $50 to $50 lbs, 400.
Sheep - Receipts 1000; slow; inferior
10 fair 2 rs to 800 per cwt., medium to
good, 800 TO 400; choice to extra. 425
to 90.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
The Industrial South.

Baltimore, e-The Baltimore
Manufacturers Record will publish
tomorrow the semi annual state
ment of the progress Of the south;
showing that during the last six
months nearly SO. 600, eco have been
invested in new Industrial enter
prises and in charging those al.
ready esta oliahed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
wEDE awake DRUGGISTS.

''he z. q. Nj. l. Drug Store are nj.
,gh ehva to their BUSH ess, and
r%fe 70 pains to secure the best OF
very article in their line. They
1sve secured the agency for the
celebrated DR.. Kings New Dissolve
" for Consumption. The only
certain cure known for Consump-
ton, Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness.
Asthma, Hay Fever, Bronchitis, OF
sny affection Of the Throat and
!,lngs. Sold on positive guaran.
e> Trial Bottle free. Regular
,ass Sl.00.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
BULLETINS.

~, Convention Rall-Resu:t Of 6rst
H1 e0Ot, Bayard 10; Cleveland 3e2;
5e 1. Cd Sc; Randall IS; Thurmsn
a. n ostil Isl, %; HeadIy 2; Hend-
'Is Iilden l Flower 4.
st i. l a. m. a motion to adjourn
Gss5s Inc result Of the first ballot has
josr ON ammo need resulted in adj
'lanent OF II 80 a. M.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
Failed,

Buff 10, 9.-Presidedt Asa Bta-
bender, who, it is said, caused the
wreck of Erie County Savings bank,
and had to take refuge in jail from
the mob, was arrested in Erie, Pa,
to-day, in default of 100000 bail,
and committed to Jail.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
Dir. Frazier $ Root Bitters.

Frazier's Root BItters are not a
dram shop beverage, but are strictly
medicinal in every sense. They act
strongly upon the Liver and Kid
neys, keep the bowels open and
regular, make the weak strong, heal
the lungs, build up the nerves, and
cleanse The blood ano system OF
every impurity. Sold by druggists.
I.00. Q
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
s.This is to certify that T have ex

s'This is to certify that I have ex
smined, analysed and tested DR.
Prices Special FIaYoring Extracts
OF Vanilla, Orange, Lemon, Celery,
etc., and find the same strong, fine,
made of good material, and there
fore gladly commend them for
family use.
Prof. M. DELAFoNTAINE.
Analytical Chemist, Chicago.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Estate of Samuel Merrill, Deceased

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN BY
IN the undersigned Exeeutri1 Of the
estate of Samuel Merrill deceased; to the
creditors Of, and oil persons having
claims against the taid deceased, TO
exhibit them with the necessary vouch-
ers, within ten months after the fret pub.
LEGATION Of this notice, tothe said execu-
trix q. the Office Of Bockholt & Cum
mings, herald Few building, corner
West Temple and First South Street,
Salt Lake City, in the County of Salt
Lake, ANNE y. MERRILL,
Executrix of the estate of Samuel Mer-
rill deceased.
Dated at Salt Lake City, June 2oth,
1884. je 81.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
sUuKLEN's ARNIoA SALIVA

BUuKLEN,s ARNICA SALIVA
la greatest medical wonder al
r,a world. Warranted to speedily
4es Burns, BRUISES, Cuts, Ulcers,
.eia Rhourn, Fever Sores, Cancers
'4ilsa Ohilblatns, Corns, Tsttcy,
gssppsd Hands, and all ski2 srup
hone, guaranteed 10 sare tr every
'ssssanoo, OF mo0sg RETURNED. g
seea6 ssa hcz Fas eela sr 4 C. be
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
New York Mining Stocks

New York, 1o.-The mining market
was again active, with bulk Of business
on Oomsteck shares. Bodie ESQ, 8,
and 295 and 2.85 8 10, Horn Silver 511S =,
Con. Pacific As, Imperial IL, Annie .06,
Bechiol .05 and Navajo 4.05.
Afternoon. sales Of mining stocks
were Sutro at IA to Is. California at 80
to 80, Consolidated Virginia 33 to 80,
Caledonia B. Fl. OF Is, Rapahannock IS,
Sierra Nevada lao
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
Foreign Markets.

Liverpool, 1O.-Wheat. dull.
Corn-Dull, easier. 5s l1]1d.
Weather in England, local thunder
storms prevsil.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Estate of Edmund II. Murphy, de.
ceased.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN BY
N the undersigned Administrative of
the estate Of Edmund 81. Murphy, de-
ceased. TO tina creditors Of, and to all per.
sons having claims against said deceased
to exhibit them, with the necessary
vouchers, within ten months after the
frat publication Of this notice, to the said
Administrative, at her residence, First
South street, between Fourth and Fifth
East, Salt Lake Citv. u. T.
RRODA MURPHY,
Administrative of the estate OF Edmund
Il. Murphy, deceased.
Salt Lake City, July 9th, 1854.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11

baI, ' g AWAY IF You WANT To
Hon. net, use HALE's HONEY OF
pT4hAoUND AND TAR,
IN cns ne ra, IooTHACHE DROPS Cure
HCA6s
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
Il. l., ID.

Brunswick, Maine, 10.-Bowdoin
College conferred the degree of doc.
tor OF law on Blaine.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11

By partners in each other kind,
Affections easier grow;
10 love alone we hate TO flnd
Companions of our 1oe.-Wslsb.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
Business Failure.

New York, 1O.-Bsst s. Co., chilS
dren.s clothing, have assigned.
Liabilities, $4,000.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
Gouging Grady.

Chicago, 10.-The following dis,
patch has been received from New
York by Mr.. Manning, chairman of
the New York Delegation:
NEW YORK, July 9.
Daniel Manning, Chairman Neco
York Delegation, Chicago:
Reading of to-day's proceedings
and Mr.. Grady's rem arks concerning
Governor Cleveland | telegraph
you that L was representative
Irishman before Grady was born,
and as such believe L know the sem
liments of my countrymen and CO.
reigionists, and place my assertions
against his Nine tenths of the
Irishmen meet are in favor of Gro
yer CleveIand's nomination, and
the universal sentiment expressed
in this city tonight is that Grady
has uttered q vile calumny against
the Irish and Catholics of America
(Jgned)
VIM r. ROBERTS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
Latest Quotations.
COMMERCIAL.
Mining, Stocks and Other Markets
Utah Wool.

Utah Wool.
SALT LAKE, july 10.
White spring, in good condition IL to Il
." poor IL to IL
Black spring, good condition...... 70
White fall anu iamb's.-......... II to ID
Arizona wool..".. ........... 8to 10
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Sam Franc1sco Stocks.
San Francisco, 10.

New York Petroleum.
New York, 1o.-Petroleum firm. 60.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1884-07-11
Bullion.
Wall Street,

New York, 1O.-Bsr silver 1919.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-10-10
ALL AROUND THE GLOBE.

There will be reunion OF the Second Cavalry
division and Clusters brigade, Third division of
the army of the Potomac, at Gettysburg, Oct.
10, to dedicate monumental shaft.
The consul general of Spain has received an
official denial of illbustering expedition having
landed at Las Vegas.
Reuben Springer and David Senton. of Cincin-
nati have offered S25, 900 each to the Cincin-
natl Museum association to pay for the removal
and erection of the present postofice building to
to the grounds of the association in Eden park,
as sample of pure Grecian architecture.
A Toronto dispatch says that an unsuccessful
attempt was made Wednesday 20 wreck Metho
dist excursion train with 500 people on board
At Detroit the third morning session of the
Episcopal congress was devoted to discussion
of the ''confes sional" Rev. J. H. Hopkins, of
Williamsport, Pa, sustained the question. He
believed in true and voluntary confessions and
Favored absolution as O power given by God.
Rev. c. G. Currie, OF Philadelphia opposed the
question, because it always became compul-
sorry.
The members of the Missouri River commits
sion men in Kansas City yesterday, made an ex-
animation of the river bank and channels and
left in the evening for st. Joe and Omaha.
Jos. Squires was killed by his brother Andrew
at the house of another brother in West Ashford,
Conn.,, last night. He was stabbed in the neck
and bled to death.
n SOhNSuliOu VI lue supporters OF Lle Ma
tlonal Equal Rights party in New Hampshire
met yesterday and nominated Belva Lockwood
for president of the United States, and full
electoral ticket.
Advices from northern Illinois, northern In
diana and eastern Michigan report heavy frosts
Wednesday night. No damage to crops.
Thos. Malloy, sergeant of the soldiers home at
Togus, Me-, was fatally shot yesterday by Chas.
Wallace. The murderer was arrested.
Postmaster W. C. Wylie, of Washington, Pa. :,
has suddenly disappeared. His affairs are not
known to be in bad shape, and the affair is very
mysterious.
John Mccullough went back to his old rooms
in the st. James hotel, N. Y, yesterday. He
seems in quite good health and spirits
L. Blanden & Co.'s Touring mill and ma
chinery, 1000 sacks Of flour and 10000 bushels
of wheat were burned yesterday at Ft. Dodge,
Iowa. Loss S75, 900, insured for $4,000.
A fire at Alma, Neb.. last night destroyed half
the town. Loss unknown.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-10-10
Supreme Court Cases at washington

WASHINGTON, Oct, 9.-The supreme court
viii meet Monday next for the October term.
Six justices are already in the city, and all
are expected to take seats when the court re-
assemblies. Number Of cases OF docket
1,025, or ffty-four less than at the CORES
ponding time last year. The court holds
under advisement ten cases which were ar
gued or submitted at the last term, but there
is ouly one Of them which has general in
terest; that IS the so-called ''head money
case'' Of the Liverpool, New York & Pbila-
delphia Steamship company against the com
missioners Of emigration. 4 number Of
cases have been specially assigned
for the second day for the
coming term, and the indications
are that most Of them viii be argued.
Among the most important are:
First-Tbe Alabama claims. The cases Of
the Columbia and Great Western Insurance
companies against the United States; brought
up by appeal from the court Of claims
Second-Pstent interference case Of the
commissioner Of patents against tie United
stztes ex re Hoe, which involves the ques-
ton Of right Of appeal in patent cases from
the decision Of the commissioner Of patents
to the secretary Of the interior.
Thsri-The longevity psT case against
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-10-10

Lieut.. Morton; brought up by appeal from
the court Of claims. The argument
and decision in the case last named will
have more than usual interest in military
circles, since the principle involved effects,
it is said, the pay of nearly u thousand
army officers. The question in controversy
is whether the period of military training at
the West Point military academy is to be re-
garded as service in the army in computing
an officers longevity pay. Chief Justice
Drake in delivering the opinion of the court
below in favor of the claimant, reviewed the
laws and regulations relating to the military
academy, and said:
In view of these plain and express pro-
visions, We are at a loss to understand why
a cadet at the military academy is
not in service in the army. That he is pur-
suing there studies and passing through dis
ciplne, which are to fit him for higher duty
and perhaps greater achievements in mill
tary life, does not, in our opinion, at all
Affect or even touch the status given him, in
unmistakablc words, by the laws under which
both the academy and army exist. No pri-
vate soldier in the army is more in service
than cadet at West Point"
If the decision of the court of claims is
sustained, it will add four years to the period
of service of West Point graduates in the
computation of their longevity paw.