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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26
the FaVOTIts Home RsRsdg.

For ali diseases caused by arrangement
Of the Liver, Kidneys, and Stomach. -
Keep Il always In the house and you
will save time and Doctors Bills, and
have at hand an active, harmless and per.
feetly safe purgative, Alternative and tonic.
fyou feel dull, debllItated, have frequent
headache, mouth tastes badly, poor appe.
tlte aud tongue coated, you are suffering
from torpid liver or blIousness, and SIM.
MONS LIVER REGULATOR will cure you.
II you have eaten anything hard TO
digest, or feel heavy after meals or sleep.
less at night, dose Of SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR will relieve you and bring
pleasant sleep.
II at any time you feel your system
needs cleansing and regulating without
violent purglng, take SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR.
Q ). II. Zeiiin a. Co. PhiladeIphiA.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26
NOTICE TO MARINERS.

Swan Island bar dower) post light.
Willamette river.
Notice is hereby given tnat the three
pile beacon. from which the fixed white
light is shown on the lower end OF
Swan Island bar. Willamette river, Or
egon. that was carried away on the
18th OF February last, has been re-
placed. and the light is re-established.
ffs notice affects the list OF lights
and fog signals Pacific coast, 1896, page
"a; also the list OF beacons and bouys,
Pacific coast, 1895. page so.
By order of the light house board.
JNO. p. MERRELL,
Lieut.. Commander. U. S. Navy.
Inspector 18th L. H. District.
Office OF U, S. Lighthouse Inspector,
Portland. oregon, March S, 1897,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26
A GOOD LETTER

From the clerk Of the Circuit Court
Fernandina. Fla, Feb 2S. iS9s,
Mr. ], George Suhrcr. Druggist. City
Dear George: Please send a bottle
Of Chamberlaln's Cough Remedy.
would not fccl easy II / know there was
none OF this valuable remedy in the
house, have given 1t fair test and
consider Il one of the very best RENE
dies for Group that have ever found.
one dose has always been sufficient, al
though use II freely. Any cold my
children contract yields very readily
to this medicine. can conscientiously
recommend It for Group and colds In
children. Yours respectfully.
GEO. Il. WOLFF
Sold by Estes-Conn Drug Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

The German bark John Wesley ar
rived from Jaiult. Marshall islands
yesterday. after a run of sixiy-hve
days. She brought no news Of import
ancs from the South Seas Captain
schwarting and the crew which took
the new trading schooner Mercer down
10 the MarAhall group returned IN the
John Wesley. " Mayn. the flrs, mate
Of the bark. died at o'clock yester-
day morning Of dFopsy. Instead Of
burying HIS body a, sea q was brought
to Gnys undertaking pariors san
Frapclscg Chronicle
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

Tne board Of trade return on "Brit-
IN Ships fDeEertiou of Seamcn
Abroad" for the year 1896. gives The
number of seamen who deserted from
British ships In ports Of the United
states as-at Baltimore SO. Boston
262. Mobile n. New York $3.50. Norfolk
52 Pensacola 50. Philadelphia $50 other
east coast ports Ga. Portland. oregon.
1i2. san Francisco s22. other North
Pacific ports 27Z. making total Of
G2l7 dcserters Liverpool Journal Of
Commerce.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

The sooner YOU begin to fight the
fire, the more easily 1t may be extin-
gushed. The sooner you begin taking
Ayers Sarsaparills for your blood dis
ease, the easier will be the cure In
both cases, delay is dangerous, IL not
fatal. Be sure you get Ayers and no
other
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26
In the heart
of Chicago.

The Union Passenger
station in Chicago. into
which all Burlington
Route trains run, is To-
Gated in the very heart
Of the city.
The principal hotels.
the largest stores. the
best theaters, the biggest
business establiIhnlents.
are only a few blocks
distant To reach them
- It isn't even necessary
liiIllIIllIIH to take q Street car.
II,,st To reach Chicago, it rs
necessary to take the
Burlington Route; that
is. it is If you want the
best there Is.
Two routes = via Bill
llngs, Mont, and VIA st.
Paul, MINI. Swift. safe,
luxurious. Compartment
sleepers are notable fea-
lures Of or St. Paul-Chi-
cago trains
Tickets and time tables
at any ticket office.
A. C. SHELDON. G. A.,
Portland. Oregon
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

II Is reported that the examination
u the hull Of the old revenue cutter
walco,t at Seattle last week resulted
in her present owners discovering that
they had drawn prize when they
bid her in from Uncle sam at less
than $4,000 Reports have been cur
rent for the last few years In marine
circles that the hull OF the vessel was
about to fall 10 pieces and that a
cruise In her was almost as good "a
death warrant. The examination
which has been made. however. dis
closes a far different state Of affairs.
The hull of the vessel Is said To be as
sound asa brand new dollar, while
her value has Jumped from Junk shop
figures to somewhere In the neighbor-
hood Of $4,000. II that is the case
tho $4,000 spent on her already is a
rather profitable investment, Her en-
gines, which were At first regarded
as the only articles OF value on board.
are in good condition. but before she
is again put in commission her boilers
viii be renewed The newcomers are
win be renewed. The new owners are
feticeut abodt the ultimate use to
which their purchase will be put but
it is supposed tha; after receiving a
thorough overhauling she will be put
on the Alaska ran.-Tacoma News.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

A business man IN not the most pa
tlrnt creature In the world He can
not wait 90 hear any long-draWn-out
story of the cause of his allment lie
docs't care two K,raws about fire
spun theory of how he should treat
himself lie may Dc prcdisposed to
scrofula. or consumption THAT" he
viii tell you has nothing 10 do with
the case" He wants TO be Well n
he can be cured. write out prescrlp-
ton and send In your hlll So here's
the first part of the prVpohltlon.
Dr. .I'icrce's Golden Medical D.scoy-
cry ~ microbc hunter ana Killer
Many persons ot scrofulous blood. en-
courage the breaking out Of unsightiy
sores. 10 prevent the disease going 20
the lungs. There is no need Of this
state Of dread ard discomfort Puri.
~ the blood II can d. done Golden
Medical Discovery will cure as per
cent Of an commmptiye eases, also
~ all other lingering bronchitis. throat
and lung diseases
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

A, "a meeting of the Fishcrmen's
linton. held In Astoria recently. they
voted 20 Tx the price Of salmon to
tho caaneries at four and 3ne-half
cents This. no doubt. viii precipltate
a strike. as the cannery combine claim
they cannot pay over four cents. and
II four and a half cents Is insisted
90 Il win necessitate the closing Of the
caunrries throughout the season. The
prospects are not bright FOR the Column
ba river salmon busines All con
cernei should not forget that the Brit
Ish Columbia fishermen will proat by
any trouble on the Columbia about
price-New York Fishing Gazette
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

II you have ever seen a child in the
agony OF Group, you can appreciate the
gratitude OF mothers who know that
one Minute Cough Cure relieves their
little ones as quickly as it is admin
istered. Many homes in the city are
never without It. Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

Hearts pllghted in youth to the royal
High service Of hope and of song,
Sealed fast for endurance as loyal,
And proved as the years as they
throng,
Conceive not, believe not and fear not
That age may be other than youth;
That faith and that friendship may
hear not
And utter not truth.
--Swinburne.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

The steamer Harrison vas unable 10
snl yesterday morning for British
Columbia. - was expected. The se-
werc storm made Il Impossible FOR
h"r % put 10 Sea. Weather permitting
she viii leave out this morning.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

Isn't It lovely when friend tries
10 tell you Of the supposed TO be sly
dolngs ot some one IN whom you are
Interested. to be able to tell her that
there ~ no secret about II. as you are
already In possession OF all the facts,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

Don't allow the lungs 10 be impaired
by the continuous irritation Of u cough.
II is easier TO prevent consumption
than TO cure IT, One Minute Cough
Cure taken early win ward off any
fatal lung trouble. Chas Rogers,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II
fails to cure. Csc. For sale by Chas
Rogers. Druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

No one gets any credit for being
really III these days. The most distress
ing ailment Is airily dismissed with
the comment, "oh, It's only spring
lassItude."
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26
SaltOn Sea Salt for baths at
the ESteS-COnn Drug Store
lOc and 25c per package.

1t is wise woman who makes no
remarks when she sees her husbands
clothes strewn around the apartment
the morning after big stag" dinner.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26
Use WebfoOt Corn Cure. No
cure no pay. For sale al Es-
tes-COnn Drug Store.

IL SEEMS as though everyone
delights 10 md out woman whoye
advisers and symmpathlsers are not
get-at-ablc?
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

Professional movers are like fairy
godmothers to those who dread the
packing up incident to a change of
residence.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26
To ouRE A ooLp IN oNE Dan.

Take laxative Bromo Quinlne Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II
falls to cure. CSC. For sale by Chas.
Rogers. Druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

II you can bear adversely with equa-
nimity you are not very apt to be un-
duly elated over prosperity.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

The pieamer Horizons clearance
papers show ihat sne vii carry i,Z50
boxes N tinplate. valued at s3.095.
shipped by the Paol0c Sheet Metal
Works 20 bond 70 New Westminster
~. c.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

To preserve the borders OF fine hand
kerchiefs do not iron them, but dry
them smoothly on glass,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

The acreage OF land in Georgia has
decreased from $4,000 to s60. 900 aH IN
Heated BY the tax rctruns,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

Real happiness never comes 10 n
woman but once. and she is very wise
II she knows enough 10 hold on TO Il.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

The trouble with the morbid indl-
vldual Is that he or she feels that no
fate is as hard as their own.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

Philosophers say we have the making
of our own lives. In many instances
the work shows a decidedly amateur
lsh hand.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

some of the new handkerchlefs have
fiamc-colorcd borders. They are now
el but not pretty
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

TO follow ones duty strictly may
mean hardship In the present out
sens. Of peace for the future.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26
MARINE NEWS.


The steamer Columbia is due this
morning from San FraEcisco.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

To be popular a woman must not
too witty.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26
TREAsuRER,s NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that there Is
funds in the city treasury to pay all
warrants indorsed prior to May l. 1894,
except warrants drawn on Wall street.
Interest will cease after this date
J. w. CONN,
City Treasurer.
Astoria, March 10, 1896.
E. e. Turner Of Compton. Mo-, writes
us that after suffering from piles fer
seventeen years, he completely cured
them by using three boxes of De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t cures eczema
and severe skin diseases. Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-26

Manufactured from Flax
selected specially for
Columbia River Fishing
....See that every ball
bears the MARSHALL
LAREL-
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-09-22

Il WAS evidently his first cx-
pcricncc on Il railroad train, and
he was rs full Of cXubcrance and
excitement rs II small boy on cir
Gus day. He started to walk
down the aisle just as the express
struck a~prcttY sharp curve, and
the sudden swcrve carried him off
his feet and tumbIcd him into Il
seat on top of a clergyman, who
had been trying to enjoy n cat
nap between stations.
The rural traveller eXtricated
himself as soon as possible, and
without any apology to The min,
lister, began swearing with volu-
biIity which proved him an ex-
pert IN profanity. The clergy
man bore this for "A while in silence
and then touching the farmers
elbow, quietly said:
Stop ! My friend, do you
know where you are going! If
you don't, let me tell you. You
and your immortal soul are oound
straight for perdition.
well, said the farmer, conf
dentially, do you know, | rather
mistrusted this blamed thing right
from the start; so bought a
round-trIp ticket.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-09-22
Alphabet of Proverbs.

y grain Of prudence is worth u
pound of craft.
Boosters are cousins to liars.
. Denying Il fault doubles it.
Envy shoots ut others and
wounds herself.
Foolish fear doubles danger.
Good teaches us good things by
our own hands.
He has worked hard who has
nothing to do.
1t costs mo:e to revenge wrongs
than to suffer them.
knavcry is the worst trade.
Learnng makes II man fit com
pNny for himself.
Modcsty Is Il guard to virtue.
Not to hear conscience is the
way to silence it.
One hour today is worth two
tomorrow.
Proud looks make foul work in
fair faces.
Quiet con~ci,uco is q5io. sleep.
E.ohns, is 4, that wants least.
Some faults iuIu}-eJ are little
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-09-22
A NEW TRIUMPH.
The Dreaded Consumption Can
Be Cured.
J. A. SIonum. the Great Chemist aua
Scientist, Will Send to Sufferers,
Three Free Bottles OF His
Newly Discovered Rene
dies To cure Consump~
tion and All Lung
Troubles.

Nothing could be fairer, more phil
anthropic or carry more JOY tp the
afflicted. than the generous offer Of
the bOnored and distinguished chemist
L a SIocum, NJ G. of New YORK City.
He has iii covered a reliable aud
absolute cure FIR consumption, and all
bronchial, throat, lung aud chest d,.
seases, catarrhal afr clions general de-
cline and weakness, loss OF flesh and
all conditions OF wasting away; and to
make ia great mcrIts known. will
send three free bottles OF his newly
discovered remedies TO any afflicted
reader of THE LEDGER.
Already his new scientific system
o. medicine" has permenantly cured
thousands apparently hopeless cases
The Doctor considers it not only his
/ professional but his religious duty--a
duty which he owes To suffering hu
manity-tO donate his iufallibie cure.
lie has proven the "dreaded con.
sumption" to he 4 curable disease be :
ypul "a doubt, rH any climate, aud has
, oD % iu his American and EuIUneau
Ishora orie tHnuHam1s ST "h rtfelt
.esfiuoou'a.s Of ~au uda' from those
lbsneGt.aaul ouf-i ir 80 pau brtho
would
Na.afhai ad Hwoarr. r3uh'es
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-09-22
Which Was the BETTER!

"Brothcr," said the minister.
gently, "you should read your
Bible more assiduousiy. Brother
Burrough- our next door neigh
Dor, by the way-never lets II
day pass without perusal, at
least, of his copy of the Holy
Writ "He may read his Bible
all right" said the delinquent;
'but he always borrows my news
papers.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-09-22
MARRIED LIFE.


off you wish to be Il good com
Panion t. your husband, study to
make each good morning that
you say to him IN incentive to Il
better lifo,' is Ruth Ashmorc's 5
advice to young women, whom
she addresses upon the profession
of marriage in the April Ladies'
Home journal. "Laarn to make
cpch good night benodiction of
love for the days work the days
loving and the days sympathy.
Look for his goo | qualities. He
is like you in having faults. With
very little trouble you r.m find
these faults, and by talking ABOUT
th"m and reminding him Of them
N"n can make your morrirl Efa
n""0inGhl,. Iau ran bring abou,
hn1.tAHyu,""~, r.n can rausos.rife
"a] ha&nr" w." '.Hov it ua,~ad
mr" 'a.,' .a' piece OF lowe Look
'o~ h.a virtues, a.', seeking al.
Ways rnn """1nr~-, yoH will grow
"a'a.re..~E day just a+ rrrainl,
IL E'H vaoIl &vuw al If vou
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-09-22
Murder in New wberrv.

Newberry, Sept. 1S.-Weslev
Steven killed Will Chick late YES
terday evening. Steven accosted
Chick and charged him with hay
ing cursed his Steven 81 wife and
before Chick had Il chance to re-
Nly Steven raised his gun and fired
a load of shot into Chick breast,
killing him instantly. Chicks
little daughter was standing near,
and one shot struck Der in the
arm.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-09-22
Six Children Burned to Death in
AbbcviiIc County.
Special to Tho State.

Special to The State.
DonnaId's Sept 2D.-WhiIe Andy
smith, col, and his wife, who live
six miles from Donalds, were at
preaching last night, about 10
- clio *, their house was discover
sj on fire. They left six small
children at home, ranging in age
from Is months to seven years.
Great efforts were made to save
the children by neighbors, but
help reached them too late and all
six pecisbsl in the flames.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-09-22

: 20 10 iy L?uca,,er Ar 90 S sc

T" - y. ''0'I0''T nj w . OU
'raiu leaving Lancaster at : 90 m.
CONNECTS at hester with southern go.
ing S"nIh n. & d J. going north aud q
g " y NcStiJule aud IOcai traius Going
west.
Train leaving Lancaster at 3 40 q M.
connects at Lancaster with q II IL e.
N"m 'arudcn, and Chester with
southern g"iug north and sOulh and
with G * T. north.
Ir"tn ieaE Eiug Chester II, II O5 IN
connects ut Chester with Southern
r"m 'harl"tt". at uuCasIer with O
Il d G. tor Camden Tues LAY, Thursday
ana ~aturdaN also & a l. from north.
Train leaving Chester Gl5 y m
i"n"ecis with southern ..om CuIum.
o'a' q Cs& \ from atlanta ana & d l.
.r. 8, aU'''
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-09-22
WHAT TO DO.

There t- comfort in the knowIeipc
50 Ot,rn expressed, that DR. Kilmer's
swamp. Root, the greHl kidney remedy
fu.iili- every wish in relieving pain
ia the back. kldnrys, liver, bladder
every part OF the urinary psssnge-
1t c"rr"cts iuauiIjty To hold Uriu" aud
srrtdi'g pam IT, passing it, or tad
eiI'cl~ n'i0Wing u'e OF liquor. wire or
beer, aud overcomcs that Unpleasant
necessity OF being compelled To- get uu
many ,i"n~s during the nightto u,inat,.
tn" mild ana extraordinary effects al
Swaiup~Root Is soOu IealiZed II
stands the highest for It's wonderful
cues OF the most distressing cases If
YOU need IA medicine you should nave
,hc best Sold by druggists, uricc
ii.y cents and one dollar. For "a
sample hultc aud rumphlet, both ~eu,
see by mail meuIipn THr LLUGER
and serd your fuil pn-t-uilice ad'.rr-~
~ Dr ki!mer Il 90, BInghamton, y
y. The proprietor - thus paper guar
"ntee the grnuiuess of his offer.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1897-09-22

ch8d,ar. .Ccy 'oF Pitcner'g Castor'a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-10
DR., GlDDINGS ESCAPES,
Five Indictments mol Pressed i'm
Washington County Court.

He was Charged with Cruel and Abu-
siVe Treatment of Female Patients at
the state Insane Asylum at Waterbury
---LeRisIative Investigation showed a
Gross Scandal.
The case of DR.. w. IL. Giddings, former
superintendent of the state insane ASYLUM
at Waterbury, charged with cruel and
abusive treatment of female patients in
that institution, was ended Saturday when
nolle prosequi was entered by States At
torney f. A Rowland in the Washington
county court The condition of affairs at
the state asylum made a state scandal after
the five indictments were found against DR..
Giddings by the grand jury of Washing
ton county i'll the fall of 1896. The legisla-
ture appointed an investigating committee
of both houses and they made a long re-
port in November of last year. This re-
port confirmed the worst rumors of the
mlsmanagement of that institution. 1t
showed that the trustees were grossly neg
ligent in their failure to exercise oversight
OF the management and that they distinct
ly violated the law when they made Dr.
tiiddings superintendent: and that the state
supervisors did not discharge their duty
1t showed that the buildings were not heat
quality, and by direct statement or plain
inference that the patient Fitzsimmons
died soon after being severely beaten; that
the patient Somerville was scalded because
he did not get out of a bath tub when so
directed by an attendant; that women pa
tients were confined without clothing, Gov
ering or bed of any kind in basement
rooms with cement floors that DR.. Gid
dings beat Grace Wright with a strap and
| choked Hattie Lackey; that Bertha Hall,
an epieptic girl II years old, was locked
into closet while she was unconscious and
perfectly nude; that Sally Towne, deaf
and foolish woman, died in childbirth and
that the officers were ignorant of the pa
ternity of the child and did little in The
way of investigation of the case; and that
patients who died were buried in a pas
tUre, the graves being unattended and I'M
marked
Dr. Giddiugs resigned under fire He
was tried at the March term of the Wash
ington county court on the indictment
charging him with cruel treatment of Grace
! Wright. This was not generally regarded
as the strongest case against him. The
| jury disagreed.
At the session Saturday States Attorney
Rowland asked the court to mol pros the
| nNe cases OF assault charged against 1T.
Giddings, and Judge Tyler ordered that it
be done. Mr.. Rowland gave as his rea-
sons that DR.. Giddings was living at his
home in Bakersfield and had suffered great
ly in consequence of the action of the leg
islature, and that his family felt the stig-
ma deeply; that the trustees of the asylum
thought that nothing would he gained by
stirring up the scandal and it might dam
age the reputation of the institution that
one of the grand jurors who had been
prominent in the suit thought that sucf
disposition of the cases was proper that
in the one case tried there was disagree
ment.