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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-02
Anglomania at sheepshead Bay.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
New YORK. May 1.-Anglomania has broken out in
horseracing The course at Sheepshead bay, which,
for several has been acuey fashionable
than Jerome Park and owned by the richest
terie Of horsemen in America has track of real
turf 1t is not generally known by admirers in
this country that all the tracks in England
grass-covered roadways being used for the sport
In America the early practice of trottng contests
known abroad. led to the running of horses earth
hitherto been turf Last year the Vanderbilts,
Jeromes and others tried to induce the Jerome Park
management to introduce grass track but the propo-
sition not accepted the experiment is to be
deraken at Sheepshead bay. mile ellipse of close
smooth yet soft greensward has been produced, and
effort will be made to induce horseowners to trans
fer of the important of the seasons to that
unusual track
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-02
Mary Anderson,s Future.

CHICAGO. May MARY Anderson closed her West
ern tour at the Chicago Opera house tonight The
box receipts this week little more than $14-
600 for seven performances. She goes from here to
Boston for one week, then to New York for probably
two weeks which will close her American tour. She
will sail for London early in june and it is her pres
ent intention to remain two years. resting and
studying. Her largest business for one week in
Philadelphia; for performance, at the Olympic in
st. Louis, at a matinee So 600 was taken in at the
box-oce. The receipts for her tour of thirty weeks
It is thought, will reach 1870 900. of which tse
actress receives one-third and 5000 anight
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-02
THE DEspIsED BOYCOTT.
Public Opinion Having Asserted ITSELF There
Is No Lack of Jealous Officials.

Is No Lack of Jealous Off1cials.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
NEW YORK, May Public officials connected
in this city with the arrest and prosecution of
law breakers are fairly tumbling over one an
other in their eager haste to get ahead in ex-
terminating the boycott A year ago they would
have shivered in alright at the suggestion of an
onslaught of the kind, but they now believe that
the preponderance of voters sentiment is against
boycotting. and they mean to go with the side Of
numbers. New York is rather mercantile than
a manufacturing city, and an expert politician
figures II out that twenty voters are engaged in
the selling Of wares where oneSis employed in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-02


VISCENNEs, Ind. May Henry Kronhage, an
employe of Kixmillers brickyards, fell between the
tonight and fatally injured both legs being
cut off and his head horribly crushed He was his
way to his home in Washington, and in passing
the missed his footing and fell between. Hc is
young man of good family.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-02
Rusipess Embarrassments.

CIsoINNATI. May 1-Wolf e. Lowman. shoe manu-
facturers, No. 138 Sycamore street, assigned to-day
to Samuel Wolfstein Assets estimated at 500
600; liabilities $40 600. There were no preferences
The failure Is attributed to strikes throughout the
country, hgnpriced labor and shrinkage of values.
BALTIMORE, May l.-Schied g. Stein, lace goods
manufacturers, made ar assignment to-day to Samuel
Harman for the benefit of creditors The bond of the
tr,,stea Ia S75 600
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-02
THE RUSH LAST WEEK
For the special low advertised from the stock bought the
underwriters New York caused the largest business the
MOD III1.

Ever enjoyed week April Bargain
economzhould and what doing Prices
low making them
Our business keeps right increasing WE CUT PRICES
DOWN When goods cheap don't charge large profits
competitors the prices low that those who
in merely to look go away purchasers
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-29
HIS OWN R0BBER.
A BOSTON PLUMBER PlLrERS FROM
HIS OWN SAFE.
Plunged in Debt by Stock Speculations
he Hoped to Create sympathy and Sc
cure Delay-Arrested he Makes
IA Clean Breast of 1t.

Boston, Jan. 27-This morning book
Keeper for Edward l.. Dodge, pit lber,
NO. Friend street, upon opening The store
found the safe door open and S2127 in
money missing He at once notified the
police who, upon examining the premises,
discovered many suspicious circumstances
in connection with the robbery. 1t was
evident the work had been done by some
one familiar with the safe, and the actions
of Dodge when he arrived at the store
seemed peculiar to say the least He
claimed he had received the amount from
stock broker yesterday from sale of
some stocks, but this statement was
proved to be false 1t was learned that
Dodge had been specializing cf late and
the evidence against him wa 80 strong
that the officers finally accused him of the
robbery. He then made confession, saving
he took the money home with him last
night, but it troubled his conscience so
much that he sat up half the night thiak-
ing Of II. He finally decided to return
the money To the Office early this morning
before any one else arrived, but over
slept and the loss was discovered by the
boOkkeeper. In the station mousse to-
night he expressed his regret for his ac-
ton, but laid il all to stock gambling
This deception, it is alleged, was to gain
time Tor the payment of Il note shortly
falling due. As the money belonged to
Dodge no criminal charge could be made
against han and he was released from
custody.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-29

LONDON, Jan. 21.-News from AtheL ,
indicates that the situation is growing
more serious 1t looks as if Greece might
take some step that will precipitate a con
tlct even before the short-lived British
conservative government is finally dis
posed of. If hostilitieS 10y Greece can be
averted until Mr.. Gladstone takes Eng
land foreign policy into hIs own hands il
is conceded that some settlement satisiac-
tory 10 Greece can be arranged by him.
The Instructive confidence of the Greeks
IN him IS shown by Il telegram sent on be
half OF the people of Athens virtually call
ng on him to.decide whether the Greek
demand is not Il Just one, Mr. Glad
stones admirable reply urging peaceful
ana deliberate action only Is much
praised
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-29
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.


-, ,,.,,
JOhn =. Glllett OF NJ uOu", \ y
attempted suicide 10y takin- m D..
| Two weeks ago, never fully rcCuvp u
IHr SHOCK ana lied Tuesday after. o.
" q CLOCK.
Pierre LOrilard is going to rpt.r .n
the turf and M. f,mou, K,uco,> ..,.,l
"lIl be sold at auction, Feb -
The san Joaquin river has oNeru o..d
IFS banks tluodn.- one-fT,a of ,A..t..,n
city causing danage~ of S,5.0Dl In ,n
surrounding Wheut land, ana >:5 iuIo.
that city.
Another snow slid,. i renor,,.,l r,..
Southrru mr., nr Cnla,.,'i,, ,'' iv'' a.''" " 't
number OF rIeu Were killed.
Al the Cosm,nolitnn b.I1 in \-o... ,. ..,
on Tuesday niynt was heGnn tha .,.t. .,'.,
tional BILLIARD match hetye.,, A. ,,,i''o
NignauX and Jacob Schnet,.r f.,. .i.,
of 5000. Tn. paue j. IN Inc 81, IL i,,, 'Ne IN.
line of 300 points 800 point, tn H.. ,,..G
each night for five consecutive nl-i,ts,
'chaeter ran ont in the 26th inniu.. the
game lasting two nOure and 10 mIuul,s,
Wihhlhg bO points to NiguauN 216
The principal producers of and a.. ...s
in California wines have decided ~
vance the price, of sweet wine. t,y,.,tv
per cent aud dry wines i'm nronorrt,,, n,,!
ing to a short crop and .ncrnn.rd ,,,-I nf
production va
Judge Brewer Of the United Sta. . cir.
CUT court al Denver, Col. ma. riuj hi.
opinion in the Maxwell land ,rr3I,I ,'',.,.
The decision is for ihe defpudnuf. ouit
Was brought bv the .sovrruuIri,t -, ,..,,.,i
the land patent. claimed to hive I. ,l, ,h
tanned by Maxwell ana nrb.r- Inv INK
There were in, 0lycd 7ul uul urr.. IL. En'
orado and New Mexico
Rppor,: cr,.u I.,,Ii,,,. ,.....l.....
section, aloag the Hudson riyrI 'IinI
SHOW tha; the bud, were hiUrJ ,r,,..,.. ,t,,
mercury went down as far ~ H. ,'.Inv.
zero. This il the, thirI t,iuI f,il. .,.. IN
three consecutive wears. Thr urn.n..,ive
los. i'm lister cuui,tv il ..ti,,,r,t,'
cecd Sl5uOu0
ldUman Arru1rrn Nu. ul.ir.J an, t,....i -,
Bruonlyn for manufactlrjny and 80, inc,
Ocomdrgariue in ALLEGED vIoIntinu ~ I'M,
statute Of April l. lNS5 Ua j. ma, .,,.,.,,-,,d
of selling the article as butter. ana tn,, de
c,>lun in the case Will determine no. con
stltutonaiity of the question.
Milton Wa.t,u fin. rLi,.,.,.,,,ilri...
convicted Of being necessary tn 49,, ,,,,r'
der OF Obadiah Iavmaker. who wa. Xiii
ct during the MurraysvilIe. Penn. rIn,-.
appeared at the sherif'S office nm pms
burgh and gave himself mn lie n'a.
place. in custody of the sheriff aud Mill
ht takt" - the penltentiarY at once Iu uu-
dergo sentence of five years impri,un
meht.
\ syndicate WAS Termed Soma ti,uu. .,,ro
tor the purpose OF PURCHASING a l,ir,'ttIrt
Of land la the Sandwich island, AID
ilundlnE colony of Mormon- thereon.
Dr. RaWson WAS sent To Salt l.akeCIy.
.i!f Wntre was met by the heads of the cuurch,
H9IIn "M0in ne was in consultation several
uaNs lhey We're much impressed Icy mis-
repre- ana seemed iarolahly dls
'''rt'' n,si ,o'."''' ,',,, 'i'' pun
ne HISh-HccuSe ilqUor law of Nebraska,
W W Mii'Cu nas oetH declared con>ttutiouu IN
tHc NJ'tlc supreme Court, Is 10 be tested IT,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-29

MoNTGoMERY CITY, Mo, Jan e.
some time last year john c. Kun .. a
farmer, living near here, moved WI MS
VIE ana three children tc Kansas toh,ug
up claim near Dodge civ. Dunn ne
recent blizzard kimball and his b., ..iIy
started home, before the bliz2aru ad
spent ITS force, in Il covered waguD. nd
the entire family was found fruz .
death in the wagon
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-29
The ohio senate SunabbIe.

CoLrMnCs, O., Jan. Everything is
quiet this morning over the senatorial dis
tlrbances. The tension is still intense,
both sides are firm and further develop
mcut~ are looked for. The Jackson club
will hold a mass meeting and diScaim
against the u,urpation Of the hcutcuaut-
governor TX Senator Thurman is eN-
pected. The Democrat. propose to eXpel
kehnedy the president of the Senate. The
latest reports tell Of meeting of con
terence committee, i've from each side
but nothing was accomplished
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-29
GOVERNOR MURRhY'S NyTO
Says no to the Bin for Absolute Right of
BHiI.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 27.-Gov-
ernor Murray's first veto message was
sent to the Legislature to-day. It was
on the bill giving the ab,olut. muht of
bail to all convicts, except those guilty
of murder in the first degree, pending
trial The governor says the present bail
law has been adjudged in the lnIted
States Supreme Court and sustainr, 1t
has been wisely applied in the discretion
Of conrts, which discretion the pr p,.rd
measure wOuld take away altogrt her.
since the beginning of the enforC 1t
OF the Edmunds law, Judge Xaur uis
generally refused bail to all person un-
Nlcted of Unlawful cphabtion ami p
amy pending appeal. In this he hi.. In
sustained 10y the Supreme Cour;. ne
object of the Legislature was tu u. *
up this way Of dealing with Mo on
convicts who always appeal and Dh Al.
lowing chem to escape punishment .. de-
lay the evil day for an indefinite l,l.od.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-29

NEW YORK, Jan. 21.--The international
billiard match for $500 a side between
Schafer and NiGnpuN continued tonight
The result OF the previou, nights play
had left the score much in favor OF Scha
this was not REGARDED rs az all significant.
NignauN, it was understood, has great
staying powers, but to-night's game was
finally won 10y Schater IN the thrtieth,
inning, the score standing Schafer 600 to
NignauX 56l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-29

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 2;.-EX-S Senator
David r. Atchinson of Missouri died yes
terday, aged -. He was twice president
of the Senate during his long term there
He was president of the United States for
one day, Taylor taking office Match !.
lie wa, great pro slavery advocate IN
the Kansas and Nebraska troubles
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-29
Advice To Mothers.

Mrs. WINSLow's SOOTHING SYRUP should
always be used when children are cutting
t eth. IL relieves the little sufferer az once; II
pl oduces natural, quiet sleep by relieving the
ch ld from pain, and the little Chrrub a,gak,l
as bright as button" II Is very pleasant TO
the ustc. Ii sOothes the Child, ,soiu.ns the gums
aha All pain, relieves wind, regulates the
20" Is, and ls the bcSl-kuown rcIntd. FOR
olun 'o'n, Nnrtnvr arising from frriG,nq or
dlhe 'auSes T""niy~iv" ccuts bo,'i'.
hAT..ftNs- 'F'N
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-29
The British Cabinet Resigns.

LONDON, Jan. 21.-There is not much
excitement to-day in England over the
proposed cabinet change Gladstone had
just conferred with Granville about re
suming Office. Salisbury has seat mes
sage to Victoria announcing the reSisun-
tion of the cabinet. The markets are
slightly weaker.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-29
Gen. Shaler on the stand.

New YORK, Jan. 21.-On cross examin-
alton Gen. Shaler said he and Wilson were
intimate friends during 1854 and previous
years. The witness supposed Wilson was
working for love and friendship, and as
serted that he did not endeavor to yet Col
scott to recommend the purchase of the
oath street property. While he is morally
guilty, the feeling Is that he will he ac-
quilted.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-29

ST Louis, Jan. 97-rhe Mississippi
river is blocked with Il solid mass of ice
from this point as far north as the mouth
of the Illinois river and as far south as ST.
Geneyleyc, "a distance OF 80 miles. The
ice is rs inches thick.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-29
ESSEX.

Will Chaplin weighed three calves II
months old of which one pair, steers,
weighed 1894 pounds and the other calf,
7S6 pounds Next ?
SHELBURN.
Mr.. d. l.. Spear has sold his mill prop
erty and other real estate at Shelburn
Falls to james Denman, Esq, who takes
possession Feb l.. The arrangements for
moving the postOtfice into more commo-
dious quarters have failed for the present
Had it remained where 1t was the people
generally would have been better pleased
and equally well served. 1t is not far
away but is pinched and inconveuient. A
stranger would not be likely to find it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-29
ESSEX JUNCTION.

Rev. j. ). Goodall, A. NJ, who has
travelled extensively in our own country,
rs well as in foreign lands, will lecture.
next Sunday evening in the Baptist chapel
on worship at Surgeons tabernacle,
London"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-29

verse starts this week On pleasure trip
to New York city and Washington coun-
ty, n. Y. Mr.. Converse read an admira-
hle paper on Burmah, in the special mis-
sionary services held ut the Baptist
church, SUNDAY, the 9th. e. Rev. Mr..
Bennet of Nergennes, preached in lyceum
hall last Sabbath. 81. Mr. George ID. Jack
man, who has been laid up the past few
days from the effects of a paralytic shock
received week ago, consequent, largely,
upon wounds received in the army, is
again able to be out
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-29
EAST CHARLOTTE.

Dur postmaster, of seven years stand
Z has just had his official head cut OF {,
III now William Quinlan is both mail
'rrier and postmaster..., Mr.. II. II. Con-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-29

Haltmaier, German shoemaker got
drunk saturday and beat his wife and
child. His wife left him. The author-
ties have taken no action in the matter
IA Slip threw Edward Cham berlin in
front of yoke of oxen he was driving
Monday, and although he was run over
by them and finally buried beneath the
logs by the tipping over of the sled he es-
capped serious injury There is about two
feet of snow here. ...H. G. Durrell has
bargalned for fine span of young horses
for which he is to pay $1,000. g.. Measles are
prevalent
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1886-01-29
st. Johnsbury.

Miss Eva 5, Benke, daughter Of Mrs. 4.
,: BeHke, is visiting in Groton. Mr.. l..
II. smith Of Richiord. was in town last
saturday. Mr. smith was formerly col
Mabel Smith, "a former student at the
academy spent the sabbath in town.
Miss Smith is now teaching in Kirby
Gen. and Mrs. Horace k Ide, accom-
panied by Mr. lde's father and mother,
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Idle Of Passumpsic'
aud Mr. and Mrs, W II. Nelson. left for
Pomona, Fla, last Monday. Mr.. and
Mrs Nelson intend to be gone until June
..Spcclal Pension Examiner Jane, f.
Currlu of Montpelier, was in town
Monday. on his way to Victory
Albert II, Brooks supplied the place of
W II Nelson as crgauist, at thr North
emu ch, in a very acceptable manner.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-12-11
sims and Arrows.

The conclusion of the whole matter
is that the President is much more q
hypocrit than statesman Detroit
Tribune
Mr.. Edmunds is a good deal like
Paddy Ryan. lie cant understand
when he has got enough ashVille
American.
The civil service is back into politics
again as deep as ever, and the Presl-
dent is a candidate for reelection
buffalo Commercial
1t is said that the worst thing about
MeAlcan pulque is thatit has a tendency
10 make the incest kind OF gentlemen
prevaricate--Sav News.
Wanted-A man who can 60 to Mex
leo on Government business without
getting drunker'n billed owl. Address
Stale Department, Washington, D. O..
st. Louis GlObe-Democrat.
The President says Mr.. Stone was
suspended for ''noisy enthusiasm. " The
list of crimes for which republican OF
tee holders can be bounced is steadily
growing. -Pittsburg Chronicle
For a reformer Of such fatty preten-
sions. Cleveland is doing right well
with the Pan Electric and hed-Iop
speculati0us. Now, if this were Blsine
would not the AIuggies hOWl!-Cincin-
uati COmmerCial-Gazet
The mugwumps Will please come for
ward and take a last fond look AZ The
once beautiful and symmetrical civil
service reform as il passes into lnnoeu-
Gus de.-IndianaPolls Journal.
since Sedwick's spree and Meanings
drunk, it is becoming apparent that
temperance pledge should accompany
every delncci ATTIC application Tor 4 IoF-
eigu missiOn.-Omaha Bee.
In ST. Louis there is man who in
sists that the head IS not the habitatlon
o1 The mind. 1t should be stated now
ever, that this philosopher has confined
his observations Wholly 20 st. LOUIS
lhiladeiphis Press.
There are those of AIr. Morrison 9
Ii lends Wh0 say that II Chicago had
been Ia the hands OF a capable Mayor
the Anarchists would never have muf-
dered and mangleG the Chicago ponce
lllsu.-Louisvlhe COurier-Joprnal-
j ;masger-tieneral Villas says that
no other country in the world has one
third our nuUb Of post-ofices ana
no other country has one tenth as
nnanv people y no are after those post
alrsees.- -H3f II Gnclsec s-oats
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-12-11
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
Philips County Agricultural and
Mechanical Association.


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or PRESIDENT. Nlc--LEe7--elL secretary anu Treas
qullLied.
:. IL sAaH ue lile C-ty OF tAe Efeslaen- To pre-
5--e ri 1-L 5'---7 ~ 80 - - --l- -- si-'
nave general supervision Oh I-le a1--7 Oh the as
so-l4Lt3n.
o. ne &c &C z' I - $3.50, ---S u-lles
OF ELe-i-g4I 10 ---e -.---L-,5 L -
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70 -'l- % INC Iz---'o anu A11P
8 "a record OF lls lneetlu47-
o. al money received ~ o-lC1LS OF directors
-o i soll1-J s--- re 30 10 80 I-s to- L', --u.
therefor ana Treasurer shall pay no MONEY out
except upon an ofaet Draw on MN O5 secretary
ana sIsAeI ~ fe7-e-t1 winch oLu1L 7-4-4i state
object Tor which given
o. The Secretary and Treasurer shall each eE-
stute d eHliel1L- como -lt t-e Pl---.'-Lte o- A-i
autigs a4t quo siLl. y --- Gnu --z--- I'D 1-si
ooud 70 BE approved ls o1oLu.
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committees ANA LHaLicr g--Liitlee-
s. 4ue executive eoiA-i--lee z---1 l--@Ae t1e nee
ANA other meetings Of me society and board, and
let All contracts Tor lui--Lusa ana slPplless etc
j Eey shall have the control II inc properly ana
AFFAIRS Oh tne society when the uoafu Is moi iii =e=
sion ana report annually upon the coHul-lOl OF the
same, with such recCmllendAtlOns Is there eZ-
perielce and Judgment Eiay suggest They shalt
keep accurate account Oh Hil transactions ana
make an lLemlzed account 10 the uO-Eu
o. 10 l-1 -o-l--------l7 - - -. - -
and money Transactions small pc lelelL5l .ol e4-
animation aA- alHLGFat ANA upon --eIt recon-
meElLu0u only shall orders be drawn, except
when authorized ly vote OF 1olil.
10. The President may appoint any rPetlsi
committees that may be needed aI any time.
/ il. AT the NPlr--L-gu o. his term Oh once eacn
otncer ANA dlr-e-1r SHAT turn over A property o.
his ONCE Co the 11Elt Tor the use on MS 7Llle77i
~ Inc board OF directors sl'--i li-'r A-Ll1--ty
10 MI any vacancy llaL may occur III LAe-l l-'11eI
43. lac annual meeting OF 7lylA-St-eE7 7-aLI
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1886-12-11
Pension Laws Amendmenta.

Senator ingalls, has introduced the
following bills amendatory Of the pen
sion laws;
To increase the pension for loss of an
eve to $50 per month, aud for partial
loss Of sight TO q prOpOrtiOnate amount.
To increase the pension for loss of
one hand or foot. or for total disability
of the same, to $50 per month.
For loss OF AN arm within Eve inches
Of the elbow Joint, or loss of a leg with
in six inches of or below the knee joint,
or total disability OF the same TO $40 per
month, and for loss of an arm within
SIX inches OF the shoulder joint, or a
leg within eight inches OF the mp joint,
70 $50 per month.
Also providing that the pensions of
all persons nOW on the pension rolls and
all persons hereafter granted pensions
by special act of Congress. shall COM
mence from the date OF discharge from
the service OK the United States; pro-
vided the disability was contracted In
the line Of duty ia the SCI vice IF the
United States.