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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

faithfully In the capacity Of secretary, and
the members of the council have for some
/ time been contemplating presenting him
with some token OF their appreciation of
/ his services. The tray consists of thirty
six pieces OF solid silver tableware OF ex-
! quIsite design and workmanship.
Miss Hollingshead of MiIledgeville is a
| guest In the home Of Mrs. John l.. Ham,
mond, on CASTOR street.
| Col and Mrs J. H. NJ. Clinch returned
to the city on Tuesday morning after being
absent for several months. Col. and Mrs.
Cllnch are at present at the De Soto, where
they will remain until some necessary re-
pairs on their house are made
| Mrs. A. E. Moyuslo and Master Harold
have returned 90 the city. Mr.. and Mrs
Moynelo will spend most OF the winter at
their country home, but when in town will
live at the De Soto. Their postoffice adj
dress is Savannah.
Mr.. Charles c. Randolph of New York
was given dining at the De Soto by Mr.
! Walter S. Chisholm. Other guests were
Mr., Fleming lduBignon, MIR. z. A. StovalI
and MIR. Nj. B. Lane.
Mr.. Euoch s. Brown Of New York spent
several days in the city. He has gone to
Townsville to join his family, and will
spend the winter in the south.
Miss May Hollingshead of Milledgeville is
visiting Miss Sallie Baker in her hospitable
home GU Orayton street.
Mr.. Jacob RaueTs was host at a stag din
ner last night at his elegant home on CASTOR
street. Mr.. Rauers' guests were: Mr.. Carl
EglinRer, Mr.. Joseph Gverton, Mr.. Florence
Minis, Col. w. W. Gordon.
Mr.. aud Mrs. John Heard Hunter enter
tanned last evening at a charming dinner
The table appointments were beautiful and
tpr's guests were; MIR. and Mrs. G. B.
Malone and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A Smear
SIN ....-...
The Hon. Mrs Evelyn Sheffield, who
has been guest 10 the home of Dr. and
Mrs j. B. Read, sailed for New York yes
terday, and will from there return to her
home in London, England.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Walker Saussy en-
tertained in their charming little home last
evening at a tea Miss Tearing and Miss
MacDonell of Jacksonville, Miss Hattie
Saussy, Mr.. Ferris Cam. Mr.. Joseph
Walker and Mr.. Julian Hartridge The
tea was given in honor of Miss bearing and
Miss MscDonell.
Mrs. Joseph E. Berry arrived from New
York On Friday evening, and is visiting at
Mrs. G. S. Parks. on Liberty street. Mr..
Berry, who was formerly manager of Dun's
agency here, has taken fine position in
Hartford, Conn. Mr.. BerrV's friends will
be delighted to hear of his imDrOVed health
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Among the weeks entertainers was Miss
Annie V. Jones, who invited guests 10 her
charming home on Henry street Friday
evening last to meet her sister, Mrs. DR..
Parker of New York. Those who enjoyed
Miss Jones hospitality we're Miss White
head, Miss Fleming, Mr.. and Mrs. Wood in,
Miss Hopkins, Mr.. E. N. Hancock, Mr.. j.
Owens, Mr.. louis LeHardy, Mr.. John Cars
well, MIR. Lewis Mercer, and Mr.. Henry
McAlpin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27
CrOckery and House Furnishing

Coffee strainers. Long Handles, 20.
Crystal Tumblers &c.
Half Sheet Graters &c
Dust Pans, Jspanned. SC.
Wash Basins Sc
Soup Ladies' SC.
Rolling Pins. revolving handles, 70
Dust Brushes selected tampico 15c.
Wash Board, heavy zihk covered, lbc.
Dish Pans 16c.
Cedar Pals, brass hoops, 22c.
Chamber Pals, decorated in gilt, 23c.
oval Wash Boilers, copper oottomed and
cover, heavy block tin. drop handles, worth
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Frying Pans, cold handles, one piece, &c.
Best quality Agate Tea or Coffee Pot, Rquarts,
Sc.
Mrs. Potter's3 Irons, handle and stand CSC.
Oval Willow Market Baskets. worth iBc and
csc. 400.
Lunch Baskets, biggest variety in Savannah,
ESQ.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Augusta Erentng NeWS: 1.-The last day
Of this month will witness memorable
wedding in Augusta, in which a noted belle
will be married to one of the most popular
and prominent membars of the circle Of
young Engiishmsn who make their winter
home in Augusta. This wedding is all the
talk in social circles already" Not only in
Augusta is society guessing names" but
also in Savannah, aud many questions have
arisen as to who the persons may be- 1
think can tell, but will wait until later.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

dren, formerly of Savannah, but more re-
Gently of Washington, D. c., sailed on
Wednesday morning on the City of Paris
for their new home on English soil. Mr..
and Mrs Taylor will go directly to London
and will reside for the present at the Hotel
Victoria
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Miss Flossie Daffin has been visiting in
Atlanta, the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Rucker at the Kimbali house.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Mrs. Edward Karow and Miss Lester left
yesterday for short visit to New York.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

The Rev. Mr.. Phillips. who has bean in
the city, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs B.
Harrlss, on Duffy street, left Oh Wednesday
for st. Simon's Island, where he will assist
the Rev. Mr.. Dodge in his mission work at
that post
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

The Isondigas gave their first dance of
this season on Tuesday evening, at Catholic
Library hall. After delicious supper the
german was danced.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Mrs Henry Stevens returned yesteday
from a weeks stay in Bluffton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Mrs Joseph E. Berry arrived from New
York on Friday evening, and is visiting at
Mrs. c. S. Parks, on Liberty street. Mr..
Berry, who was formerly manager of Dun's
agency here, has taken q fine position in
Hartford, Conn. Mr.. BerrY's friends will
be delighted to hear of his improved health
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Miss Lille H. Ellis arrived 10 Savannah
last Wednesday from New York, aud is be-
ing given most hearty welcome by her
host of friends here. Miss Ellis, it will be
remembered, has been for two years at the
New York hospital. from which place s he
was graduated in October with high honors.
Miss Ellis will remain in Savannah this
winter
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Beautiful indeed was the tea given by
Miss Cosens on Tuesday evening in honor OF
Mrs Sheffield of London. Others who en-
Joyed the hospitality OF Miss Cosens were:
Mrs w. H. Daniel. Mrs Munnerlyn, Miss
Ward. Miss Owens. Miss Mollie johnson
and Miss julia G. Owens
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Mrs. c. I'd. Owens aud her daughter,
Miss Mai, have returned to their charming
home on Bolton and Abercorn streets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Miss Kate Brown is again at home, after
a summer spent in the north.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Mr. and Mrs Charles Shearson enter
tanned at small dining on Tuesday even
ing last. Places were fixed for six.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Atlanta Constitution: "Miss Hammond
entertained at tea last Saturday evening a
delightful company in honor of her guest,
Miss Conner of Savannah. Miss Conner is
very elegant and cultured girl.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Mr.. John S. Bowen, after spending few
DAYS III Augusta, has gone TO Suwannee
Sulphur Springs. Mr.. Bowen has assumed
the management of the hotel at that famous
resort. and WILL without doubt, make a
most genial aud successful manager.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Mrs. Charles Ellis, Jr., infant end servant
left on Friday for a two weeks visit in
Charleston. Mrs. Ellis will be the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs William RaveneI.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Mrs. J. D. Weed and her daughter. Miss
Gertrude, have returned to cheir Savannah
home, and will be in the city the remainder
If tie winter. Miss Josephine Weed is a
student at Miss Spepcer's weli-known school
in New York
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Mrs. Walter Curtis gave small dining
on Thanksgiving day and her guests were
Miss Emmie Lawton, Miss Guile LawUon
and Mr.. Read Of Charleston.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Miss Lulu Weed, daughter Of Mrs. A.
Weed, OF Stamford, Conn. and Mr.. Charles
Arthur Belts will be married at 8 O'clock in
the evening of Jan. II at tho Church of the
Heavenly Rest, New York.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Mr.. Dunbar. Mr.. B. Harper. Mr.. C. Hunter,
Mr.. c. DUPONT.
Gen. and Mrs. Henry R. jackson are
again at home, after long absence from
the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Mr.. Henry Duewell of Kerntein, Bavaria,
has been visitor in the city during the
week, stopping at the De Soto, and has made
many friends. Mr.. Duewell, in addition to
being interested in cotton, is fond Of horse
back riding, and has enjoyed the beautiful
rides around Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Mackall and family
have moved on Jones street and are living
in the touse formerly occupied by DR.. W.
II. Elliott and family.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

The first club german of this season will
be given on Tuesday evening next at Cath
olic Library hail. and WILL doubtless, have
a large attendance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Mr.. Frank Delay, the efficient instructor
of the banjo, mandolin aud guitar, is form
ing club to bs known at tho Amaranthine
Banjo CLUB This club is already at work
and the Savannah public may look for a
treat, unsteady, in the very near future.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

The charity ball in Augusta on Thursday
evening was brilliant success. The ball
was given for the benefit of the ''Sheltering
Arms,n and was held in Masonic hall The
decorations were profuse and handsome
and the supper one Of the finest ever served
in Augusta. Mrs. E. g. Weed had charge
of the whole affair while Mrs. w. w.
Montgomery was at the head of the supper
committee, and Mrs. Joseph r. Lamar OF
the decoration, and all had able assistants.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Mrs. Langdon Cheves of Charleston wa
the guest OF honor at a tea on Wednesday
given by Mrs. Louis Haskell. Others pres
ent were Mrs. wilkins, Miss ScreveD, Mrs
T. M. Cunningham, Mrs. 7. c. Arnold, Mrs
Munnerlyn, Mrs. G. NJ. Cunningham, Mr.:
w. H. Daniel and Mrs. Paul Haskell.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

Mr.. John Henderson, secretary of Tatt-
nall council, was presented tray OF solid
silver last Monday night by the members
of the council. IL was great surprise to
Mr.. Henderson, who was 80 taken aback
that he was unable to reply TO the charm
ing presentation speech made by Mr.. Enoch
s. Brown. supreme commander Of New
York. Mr.. Henderson has served long and
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

On Friday evening last Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Shesrson gave a beautifully ap-
pointed dining at 7:30 O'Clock. Their guests
were Miss Woodbridge, Miss Thomas, Mr..
Alonzo Sybrsndt and Mr.. Joseph Overton.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-27

The Euchre Club held its regular meeting
at the home of Miss jackson on Taylor street
on last Monday evening. Miss Holdings
head won the first lady's prize and Mr.. Nc
Call the gentlemsn's. Miss Fannie Bradley
and Mr.. Palmer Arson captured the BOBBY
prizes Those present were the Misses Hol-
hngshead, Miss Baker, Miss Chapman,
Miss Cotter. Miss Bruen, Miss Bates,
Miss Shellman, M. Cotter, Mr.. Todd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-08

keen interest in affairs and loves 70 DISCUSS
them. as an observer, with his friehus-
But be is scrupulously aversc to any IN
volvement in poItics-a rule be has mnde
no execution Of in any case since he lett
the presidential Office.
4 walk about the place with the most Is
one OF the treats for visitor 10 Splegei
Grove. There are sunny slopes ana glales
and shady dels In the grove. MOI lar
from the house n tennis court - laid out,
where Young people who are so inclined
may enjoy outdoor exercise. Every tree
in the grove * an individual friend to the
gunner He can name the date when this
one was riven by lightning and when that
one was denuded Of "A fayOrite bOugh by a
storm Of sleet and freezing rain, followed
bv high wind which brought down the
overloaded branch. In the great barnyard
are the family horses and some very fine
chickens and ducks. Here was the happy
home into his green old age Of "Old
Whitley" the horse that carried General
HAYES during the war and now several
years deceased. There is much to interest
and entertain on every side.
The head OF his household is Miss Fanny
Hayes, his only daughter The two young
er sons are also at home-Rutherford and
Scott. The oldest son, Brchard, is prac
ticing law in Toledo. The second son.
Webb. is engaged in manufacturing In
Cleveland.
Once q year occurs the reunion Of Cen
eral Hayes old regiment, the Twenty
third 0. V. l., at the neighboring town
Of Lakeside, on Lake Erie. The gen
eral never fails in his attendance upon
these reunions, and his relations to-
ward the survivors is almost fatherly
in its nature. Any member OF the regi-
ment whose memory may become dim
in a point regarding some comrade, IS
pretty sure 20 be able 10 get IL freshened
bv appealing to General Hayes for his rec
election. 1t is this intimate sympathy
that endears him to the hearts Of the
Grand Army men and 10 his fellow officers
Oh the Loyal Legion The families Of com
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-08

ing Of the day set for the funeral the dusty
country roads for miles around Fremont
were filed with long lines Of vehicles Of
every description - carriages, phaetOns,
buggies, spring wagons, and clumsy and
jarring farm wagons, all filed with old
and young who had known and loved Mr..
Hayes for many years as neighbor and
friend. They passed through the wide
hall from front 10 back Of the house for
hours in an unending stream 10 cast a
glance on the strong and placid face Of the
noble woman lying there. Subdued and
sad they all were-mothers with babies in
their arms, withered old farmers and their
careworn wives, strapping young fellows
rudy and strong with country living
many weeping quietly. The mother was
borne to her grave in the family burying
ground near by by her four sons
A great part of the life Of Rutherford
B. Hayes was Topped of when his wife
died. Yet he accepted the blow with
Christian resignation and manly fortitude,
as he does all other things in life, and goes
on with good works.
The visitor, as he comes upon the YER
anda, will find q couple Of gaunt grey
hounds lying there, who are too well &C
customed 20 seeing strangers 10 offer one
any mOlestation. If General Hayes is
within be is likely 70 be found In his libra
ry-a large room in the rear of the great
room 10 the right Of the hallway, which is
kind Of drawing room, reception room
and living room. The library is lined with
bookshelvcs filed with books from floor 70
.a,l,vr, NTH "a larr,a .rrfsfurf iaaL in ono
corner, great open fireplace and all man
ner OF comfortable chairs. A large part Of
the books on the shelves are devoted 10
American history, western history, Of
which the owner IS a widely read student,
occupying no small space Here are state
histories, county histories, biographies,
stories Of the pioneers, collections Of
speeches Of American stateSmen-a rich
field for the student Of the surrounding
life.
Probably nearly all the history that has
been written on the civil war both the civil
and military record and histories Of battles
and of regiments. could he found on these
shelves. In this room General Hayes does
much work. He has large and varied
correspondence which is kept up with great
system and promputnde Many an APP
peal for information and assistance, es-
pecially from veterans Of the war, he re-
eeives, and there will be found few whose
appeals have been unanswered. He is ac-
lively interested, besides, in many philan-
thropic and educational enterprises, which
require much time and attention, which he
conscienttusly gives them
The man who sits down for an hour in
that library will hear talk full Of wide and
varied information, and a thoughtful wis
dom ripened by an evcntful and honorable
experience. The ex-presidelt matnt aims n
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-08

They will be 155 feet in length over all, &c
feet inches beam and - feet depth Of
hold. They are built with extra precau-
tons against disaster, and with double
bottom water tight bulkheads and the
strongest construction viii be as nearly in
destructible as modern science can make
steamboats,. Both will be rugged as two
masted schooners, with pole topmasts. gals
and derrick booms, and Will be fully
equipped with steam steering gear, steam
windlass, electric search light and all mod
ern improvements.
The engines are Of the four and aft com
pound pattern with two boilers 10 feet
inches IN diameter by 10 feet inches long.
They are guaranteed 70 develop GOO indi-
Gated horse power when making 10 reyo-
lutions a minute, with a coal consumption
Of 2ll pounds per horse power. The light
house board are highly pleased with the
Lilac and pronounce her perfect beauty
They have no doubt that she will meet the
strictest requirements Of the government.
Both contracts were obtained in open COM
petition with seaboard yards
SAMUEL c. MCCIVRY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-08

rades and brother officers of Rutherford B.
Hayes have something more from him than
letters Of coincidence when the father Is
stricken with death He is often "A visitor
at the bedsides in sickness, and present
mourner with the family and comforter
when death comes.
1t will be remembered that ex-Presdent
Hayes has been an intelligent and syste-
matte worker for the education OF the
southern freedmen and for prison reform.
He is a trustee Of the Ohio state university
and is an earnest and effective labOrer for
the prosperity Of that institution. He has
given special attention and work to the
subject of industrial education, in which
be is a great believer, and Of which he is
an earnest advocate In these and other
fields of practical usefulness he employs
what might be the idle leisure Of his re-
tirement.
The Orchard library, pictured in the
cut. was presented 20 the town of Fremont
by ex-P President Hayes. 1t contains large
collection Of books and museum Of his
torical records. 5. L. FAIR
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-08

equilibrium Of his mind and with real
relish for dignGed retirement and rest
after a long series Of years OF busy and
eventful life No small factor in his con-
tentment with a life so quiet and uneyent-
ful. when contrasted with the life OF the
chief executive in the White House, is his
beautiful and well appointed home IN Ere
mont.
Fremont Is n thrifty little town on the
Sandusky river in Ohio, not far from Lake
Erie. 1t is easily reached from either
Cleveland OF Toledo, and is less than an
hours run by railroad east OF the latter
place. Alighting at a little railroad sta
tion. not different from the stations at
other country towns with its platform,
bay window for the telegraph operator 10
sit in and bare waiting rooms with benches
around the wall, one can make his way
through the little town and soon reach the
outskirts and Spiegel Grove, which is the
home OF the ex-presdent. The premises
are park6ke. the house being set In the
midst Of a grove of noble and lofty old
forest trees-elms, oaks, maple, beech,
hickory, etc. The drive is up winding
carriageway from the gate to the great
NeraHQA Wtlch tAltlur dAOuS 1hD nADiN
front Of the old mansion.
This was the home of the ex-president's
uncle Mr.. Birchard-a man Of large prop
erty, who left his fortune and his home 70
his nephew. 1t has been his home for
many years. and his family have grown up
in il, and none Of them is ever long away
from IT, Il Is a beautifully and cordially
hospitable roof that shelters the visitor
within its walls, and the occasions are rare
when the family party at the dinner table
is not augmented by several guests. 1t Is
a place for reunions Of a large family con-
nection at such seasons OF family gather
ings as Thanksgiving and the Christmas
holidays Here numerous nephews and
nieces and cousins and family friends and
children Of them all love to come and look
hack upon their experience for months
afterward as one OF warm welcome and
good will It is an atmosphere almost
southern In its unstinted welcome and IN
yitation 20 all who come.
There never has been such gathering
at Spiegel Grove and probably never Will
be, not even when the ex-president lies in
his last sleep, as that which gathered TO
pay the last tribute Of love and respect 20
Lucy Webb Hayes in 1889. On the morn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-08

All Ia overl Come away;
Buried Is my grief today;
Soel Il 10th deep and low
With n name upon It's breslt.
Hushl In quiet let It rest.
Open Is ii TO the sky;
but the grief so still doth lie
In It's coflned, peaceful sleep,
Ne'er again to throb with pain.
Listen. oa il falls the rain.
Shielded we'll by sorrows pail,
What though other griefs may fan.
Shall Lean |. fear them more
Than that eoiiinei grief oan fear
Clouds which fall upon ito bierl
Yankee Blada
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INLAND SHIPBUiLDlNG.
A stanch Government Vessel Recently
Built at Cleveland.

LTIttiuA vi Nf llillNANllaNtl
CLEVELAND, May 2.-At the shipyards
Of the Globe Iron Works company was re-
Gently launched the second vessel built for
the United States on the great lakes since
the war. the lighthouse tender Lilac. The
first government vessel was the lighthouse
construction boat Amaranth, launched at
the Cleveland shipbuilding company's
wards few weeks before A third, the
lighthouse tender Columbine, Is soon 10
leave the stocks at the Globe yards The
Lilac and C0lumbine are duplicates and
together give high government sanction to
the claim Of lake shipbuilders that they
can compete on equal terms with the sea-
board yards, for both vessels are intended
for ocean service The Lilac win be put
on the Portland (Me) district and the Col
umbine on the Portland or one.
The picture Of the Lilac here given re
sembles the Columbine as well Both are
Of Siemens Martin mild steel, and as fine
in appearance as the costly steam yachts
recently built at the Cleveland yards
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-08
Telling the Bees.

Whittier's ballad, Telling the Bees"
was suggested by remarkable custom
brought from tho old country and for
merly prevailing in the rural districts Of
New England. On the death Of a member
Of the family the bees were AZ once in
formed Of the fact, and their hives dressed
in mourning. This ceremonial was sup
posed 70 be necessary to prevent the
swarms from leaving their hives and seek.
Ing a new home
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sible for the sue
cess of John Nc
Cullough, the ia
nous actor. Nc
Cuilough's first
year as a star was
n failure. Then
Captain Conner
became his man
ager. The second
year netted a pro-
fit Of $50, 600. After
that Captain Con-
ner managed Law
renee Barrett and
had almost az
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-08

A balance OF three cents claimed by the
New York customs collectors and disputed
by an importer, was collected under threat
of placing the claim in the district at
torneys hands. The importer paid it by
means If certified check for the amount