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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-02-16

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w pPrst ns in tins s;Hte to Iran' gc our bust.
ne m their own ard marhy counties 1t is
mainly Office work conduc ed at home. Salary
straight %g0h year ard expense definite,
bo!uiid. no more no iCs- salary Monthly
s,5 Refer auces nrlosc s,lt-addiesscd
stampd envelope. nClhcrt T.. Hess Fret, ncpt
VI. Chicago 9-i5-lGt.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-02-16
Nust Work in Gods ways.

N we would have our plans estab-
lished by the Lord. we must form them
and work them according to His will.
Our daily life is in the Lord.-Unitrd
Presbyterian.
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THO Mnrnl Nlnsfer.

Because Jesus Christ is moral mas
ter of the world, by the better senti-
ments which He inspires in the heart
of humanity. He shall drive out of the
holy temple of freedom and civilization
all tyranny. oppression and wrong
Eey. DR.. Bristol.
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Truthfully Speaking.

Miss Young-What did you say when
Charley Jagson threatened to kiss
tvery girl in the room?
Miss Olds-I said | would just like 10
see him try ii!-N. Y. journal.
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SPECIAL NOTICES

S1Ni' ; trr' 's',iCutS ~ .ANerF De SCI tptlon,
Won't, st" 90, Ron Lu,' lr FnTut or Iher no.
tir,s iuS 'ricd ultec ti'S heH Tor Gn".half cent
II word tor on" Insertion and oue-!Ourjh ceut q
word curn sGh' llcUt in'eltiup, N0!hlug IN.
serted 10 less ihau tea cents
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-02-16
Among Old C:i u mi ..

Mrs. Newed-Was nervous, dear,
during the ceremony?
licr Friend-Well. a trife at first, dar-
ling, but not after William had said
"Yes."@Tit.Bits
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-02-16
An Expert Diagnosis.

Customer-I think there's hair
tangled in the wheels.
Woman Matchmaker examining por-
trait in the case)-Yes; I'm sure it
should be blond.-Jewelers' Weekly
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-02-16
Feminine Irony.

Gerald-Uhat would you say il were
to kiss you?
Geraldine-l don't know; but | can
prepare speech if you think it worth
while to wait.-Town Topics.
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Their Identity.

jack saw couple very close to-
gether last night and kissed them both.
Tom-What! Did you know them?
Observation-Disclosures, slightly. They
were Molly's lips.-N. Y. World.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-02-16

A report from Kentucky says the
state board of health has refused to
sanction the practice Of osteopathy in
shat stots.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-02-16
Crippled by
Rheumatism.

Those who have Rheumatism find
themselves growing steadily worse all
the while. One reason OF this is that
the remedies prescribed by the doctors
contain mercury and potash. which ul-
tinately intensity the disease by caus-
ing the joints to swell and stifyen.
produ' ing n severe aching OF the bones
s. S. ). has been curing Rheumatism
for twenty years-even the worst cases
whicE seemed almost incurable.
Capt. o. Z. Hughes, the popular railroad
conductor, OF Columbia. 8. O., had an expert.
eEce with rheumatism which convinced him
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-02-16

Eve body knows that rheumatism
is diseased state of the blood, and
Only blood remedy is the only proper
trea, lcrt, but remedy containing
pota.l ard mercury only aggravates
the trouble.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-02-16

6l0lw, o-5rn20OaHl 5t|om Tor Wihcs-
pa. AMI yilctou
7t0a ., 900 .OaIn,2 = % = IA, - = IN for Shame
Kin .. NrIII Carmel
81 tiy g55a m for Wike'hirc
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Ph, de phia & Ere & & Division.
NO .rlIsRN rENrKALkh-LwAY

NO HTuER% CENTRAL. IA L"Al
Tr,ius !rt"n Sunbury daily except sunday:
l2tamir Erie and CnuandHiylu
6 10 IN iOr Bcllciputr Erie and Canandaigua
945am To- Lock Havcn, Tyrone an . the WeN.
IlOp-n 'u" lclcinntc Kane a tlnaGdaisUa
si5pia 'of Nenoyo and Elmirt
a25 % ~ .ur NIllhmsDpt
Sun lr, goa III for Erie ana El1mdNi2ua
9iS "a Tor Lock Haven aut . y pa Tor W
liauls orL
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that tnerc IL only one
cIref'- that painful dis
case. Tie says: II WAS o
gTeatsi1ercr from mus
culGr !.houmatism for
two ycsrs. | could get
no permanent relief
from ~ medicine pre-
scrIl'. ~ my physician.
ito1. shouta dozen bot
Ties c. your s. s. s.. and
now ! am a. well rs |
cTcgTlG inmy life. lam
sure at your medicine
cUrCd rl'. and | would
yecOlrIl'ndit TO any one
slifciHg rom any blood
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-02-16
Train leaves Sudbury % D IN, ar
rYes mt Salnsgrove 8 40 p IN

I 52 IN, ~ i3 m, 10 ms - m,T o. II ESP IN
FOR Altoona, Pittsburg ani the West.
tor idtimore and Washington - n IN ~
| 80 A33 ~ pm For Ph'adephln ami Ne"
York '3g 3ja III, ~ So 80 and lllo pm to'
Harrisburg Il 5Sa IN ANA % ptn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
Insane Man Escapes and Is Captured.

Harry Lane. an inmate Of the Insane
hospital. who left the institution, Monday
afternoon. and could not be found that
night. was caught. Tuesday afternoon,
and returned to the hospital. He is one
of the harmless ones Of the institution
ana has been allowed the liberty Of the
grounds All summer. He had always re-
turned at night until Monday. Driver
Frank Winter of the hospital team saw
Lane. Tuesday afternoon. on Water
street and tried to induce him 70 ride
over To the hospital, but Lane said he had
rather walk ana started away. Winter
notified officer Hanks who went after
the man and catching him. returned him
to the hospital. late in the afternoon.
Lane is from Fairfield and has been in
the State prison for petty thievinG. u
was while in prison that he was taken in
sane ana was brought to Augusta. This
was before the days of the insane convi t
department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
ALL HALLOWEEN.
Grade Ten Enjoys Jolly Party in the william
r. Smith Hall.

One of the jolliest Halloween parties
Of the year was held at the William X.
Smith school hall by Grade 10, Tuesday
evening. When the Journal man ar
rived the scholars had Principal Pet
tingill and Miss Badger blindfolded
and feeding each other meal out of a
bowl with spoons. The meal went ev-
erywhere but where it was intended
to go, and the screams of laughter of
the children We're enough to make a
chronic dyspeptic happy.
The entertainment was planned by
the children themselves and they have
been spending their leasure time dur
ing the past few days in decorating
the hall and making the other arrange
ments. The decorations We're unique
In one corner grotesque figure
with grinning JACKIE lantern for
face bore the inscriptions: Our Dear
Teacher" Just beyond a sketch of
sheet music, written in X fiat, was ded-
icated to the music teacher. A repre-
sentation Of fruit in colors was mark
ed "Our Drawing Teacher" In one OF
the windows a large JACKIE lantern
was supposed to be the principal.
The victim of these innocent jokes
were proudly led around by the chill
dren and enjoyed them as much as the
originators themselves. On the stage
large American flags were gracefully
draped Evergreen boughs We're also
arranged about the room.
The class colors. pink and green, were
displayed on the refreshment tables,
where ice cream and cake were served
during the evening
The children enjoyed themselves with
perfect freedom. Every Halloween
game and fancy that could be devised
We're tried and the evening was not
half long enough for all the sport.
Miss Sewall. teacher Of drawing, Miss
Deering, teacher Of music Miss Badger,
teacher of the grade, Miss DOherty,
teacher Of Grade S. Miss Clark. teacher
Of Grade 9. Principal Pettingill and the
directors Of the school We're the guests
of the evening.
Grade will enjoy similar party in
the hall this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01

Il notice that there is a telephone
controversy going on in Lewiston
similar to the one that we had 4 year
ago" said member Of the city gov
eminent, yesterday. There are two
sides 70 the question Of admitting two
companies to a city. If there is but
one the service is much better than
with two. as all are connected with
the same exchange, and when we have
a telephone in our houses we value it
according to the number Of people
with whom we have the privilege 81
talking. on the other hand the rates
would naturally be cheaper with two
exchanges. l believe Augusta. Halo
well and Gardiner have cheaper rates
than Lewiston. 50 ] would not much
blame the Lewiston city government
much if it admitted the Eastern Tele-
phone Company. which is backed by
some solid men, l understand"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
PERSONAL MENTION.

Thomas Anderson Of SkoWheSan, was
in the city, Tuesday.
James Font of Sidney, was in the
city on business. Tuesday.
oscar Holway went to Auburn on
business, Tuesday afternoon.
Sewell Pettingill of Wayne. was in
the city on business, Tuesday.
John Dudley of Mt. Vernon, was
among the citys callers. Tuesday.
l.. Il. Cain Of Watcrville. was calling
on his friends in the city Tuesday.
City Solicitor Eaton of Waterville,
had legal business in the city, Tuesday.
T. n Merrill Esq. of Skowhegan,
was in the city a short time, Tuesday.
Norbert Crutzsky of Waterville. was
calling on his friends in the city, Tues
day.
p. W. Partridge of Gloucester. was
among those who had business in the
city. Tuesday.
II. +. Bowditch returned, Tuesday
evening. from business trip to Boston
ana New York.
Earl Tibbetts of Fairfield. was in
the city, utSudS ne itll w boStoii
in the afternoon.
Ansel Holway. State deputy Of the
grange for Somerset county. was in
Augusta. Tuesday.
Miss Clara Sanborn of Brookline.
Mass. is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Norcross for a few weeks.
Miss Annie Morrill, and Miss Angie
Pierce of Belmont. are the guests of
Mrs Charles Purinton of this city.
Captain and Mrs. Thomas II. Clark
left. Tuesday morning. for Lewiston to
attend the Congregational convention.
Martin Rederburg and Freeman
Oliver left on the early Pullman, Tues
day. for Ohio. where they have situa-
tons.
Miss Ethel A. Woodbury., who has
been passing a few days in the city
with friends, returned to her home in
Portland. Tuesday afternoon.
]. w. ButterfieId of Washington. d.
c.. was in the city, Tuesday, with
friends. having come down from Vas
salboro. where he is stopping.
DR.. Twitchell has accepted an invita-
ton to speak before the Delaware
State Institute at Newark, and also be-
fore the Guernsey breeders of Pensyl-
vania, at Philadelphia, November and
TO- DIR. Twitchell will take for his sub
| ject THE Structure of Our Domestic
/ Animals"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
His Life Was Saved.

Mr. J. Z. Lilly. 4 prominent citizen Of
delverance from Q frightful death. In
telling of il he says: Il was taken with
Typhoid Fever that ran into Pneumonia.
NJ lungs became hardened. l was 50
wax ! couldn't even sit up in bed.
Nothing helpei me. ! expected TO soon
ally Of Consumption, when | heard uf Dr.
Kings NV Discovery. One bottle gave
great relief. l continued To use it, ana
now am wei ana strong. l can't say too
much in its praise This marvellous
medicine is the surest and quickest cure
"a the world for all Throat and Lun.
Trouble. Regular sizes 80 cents and SL0i.
Trial bottles free at BOwditch < Web
eter's. Augusta: q. H. Beane's. Gardiner:
!. S. LiGhtb0dy's. Waterville, drug
stores; every bottle guaranteed.
oct213O,nov1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
Clshnoc Creamery Sold.

The unsettled state Of affairs that
has existed at the Cushnoc Creamery
il settled ANA the creamery will now go
on in its operations under the manage
mont of the Gardiner Creamery Co.
which purchased the Cushnoc plant,
Tuesday. 1t Will be under the manage
mcnt Of T.. +. Hanley Of the Gardiner
Creamery CO.. and the same collectors
Will begin, this morning, on their old
routes for collection. The management
wish to inform the patrons that those
who have been bringing their cream
may continue to do 50 and everything
will go on as before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01

1T is surprising how poor a person
memory is sometimes said jeweler.
recently, who keeps a record of all the
work he does. A gentlemen went into
his store, the other day, and was very
indignant because his watch had
stopped when it had been cleaned there
only about six weeks ago. He was
sure it was not over six weeks, and it
might be less, but when the record was
consulted it was found that it had
been over two years. Some do not in
tend to deceive, and are surprised TO
find that their memory is so poor, but
others think that they can take ad-
vantage of the poor memory of the
jeweler and have their work done for
nothing. For this reason a complete
record of every job however small is
kept. and when an article comes to the
shop its whole history is known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01

Everyone is watching the progress
N the Journal block. The steel coping
vas placed on the front, Tuesday, and
.he frs coat Of paint put on. After
wo more coats, which it is hoped can
be placed there, today and Thursday,
he oiling Of the brick front will be
done and the staging VIII be taken
down from the front of the building
This ought TO be accomplished so that
By Saturday night the building will
stand forth without any obstruction on
the front. Tho highway committee OF
the city is planning upon beginning 10
work upon the sidewalk. the first OF the
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
0ctObrr Term. Hon. L. A. Emery. Presid.
ing.

W. S. CHoATE, Clerk.
a. T. MCFAppEN, Sheriff.
g. ". IiEsELToN. County Attorney.
j. c. CLAY, Stenographer.
Augusta. oct. 81.
Chisam ct al Y. City of Augusta.
The testimony in this ease was con-
cludcd at ( o'clock. The defendants
claim that no damage has been suffer
"a by the raising Of the grade Of the
street; that whatever damage there
was has been more than made up in
the special benefits accruing to the
property from the change
The ease was given t. the jury at SIS,
ana sealed verdict directed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01

"An unusual condition has prevailed
table trade" said a grocer. yesterday,
land as a result there is expected to
be 4 winter trade in green vegetables
larger than ever known here before.
Last springs hard freeze killed most
of the early crop in the South so that
crop was much later than usual 1t
was 50 late when the first crop was
finally out of the way that many grow
ers found it impracticable to try for
the usual second crop. This left the
ground clear and the opportunity has
been taken advantage of by the grow
ers in many sections for the raising Of
a crop to be marketed during the clos
ing months Of the year. Ordinarily
February brings the earliest Southern
vegetables to this and other Northern
markets that depend upon Texas and
other states on the Western part of
the Gulf for supplies This season the
early crop will be here two or three
months in advance of the customary
time. and it viii be quite a novelty for
this market to get green vegetables of
any consequence at this unusual sea-
son. Some late crops of tomatoes in
the South may also give Northern
markets another class Of vegetables
out of the ordinary season. Dealers
expect q good trade in these vege-
ia bleS'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01

The witnesses who are to be heard
in the Quiron murder case at the su-
preme court arrived in the city, Tues
day, from Winslow and Waterville.
There was a rumor. Tuesday, among
the members of the legal fraternity,
that some arrangement might be made
50 that the case would be disposed of
with few witnesses by the plea of
guilty of manslaughter. but it is under
stood this rumor was not confirmed by
the attorneys for the accused MUIR
darer. In this case it is expected that
but a short time will be taken in the
trial. and the Knight case will soon
come up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01


DIR. S. b. Hartman, Columbus, o.:
~ can scarcely find words to express
my gratitude to you for all your kind
ness to me. 1t has robbed the grave of
one victim, for was in critical condi-
ton when 1 wrote you before. Thanks
to you, however, my health is fully re-
stored. wish every young lady in our
town could read your book. There would
be great deal tess sickness and puny
women."-Miss Bertha L. Sargent.
NAvAsoTA, TEX.
DR.. s. B. Hartman, Columbus, o.:
81 think it is time to let you know
what your treatment has done for me.
[ am rid of that terrible trouble 1 had
when l wrote to you. When 1 would
itoop over l could not straighten up
without the most severe pain. I am we'll
Of that, and am much better in other
Hays."-Mrs. +. K. +. Gille, Box 10.
OsYKA, Miss.
Dr.. s. b. Hartman, Columbus, o.:
al am sure that Pe-ru-na is one of the
est medicines on the market. / am
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01

say that am looking better now than
have for years. They want to know
what have been doing, look so we'll.
tell them that Pe-ru-na did it. / hope
Dr. Hartman will live many years more
to help others as he did me.r-Mrs. Ii.
Buthe, 1884 Sixth street.
Every woman should have a copy Of
" Health and Beauty" This book con-
tains specific instructions for the treat
ment and cure Of female catarrh. II is
and contains much informe-
ton. Address DR.. Hartman, Column bus, O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01

The gains in the valuation and in the
products over last year will amount t.
more than the price of one or two new
mills in the wooden line Everywhere
there is space. machinery is being add
ed. 1t is the same with the cotton mills
where new and improved machinery Is
being placed in the mills. Prices are
up and the outlook is bright. The gains
of the year will not all be in the line
of the pulp industry by any means"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01

give praise where it is due. l am and
ever shall be grateful to the man who
discovered Personalities. T. Dicker
NEW ORLEANS, LA.
DR.. S. B. Hartman, Columbus, o.:
al am feeling much better now than
have for two years. find Pe-ru.na 70
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
DOES COFFEE AGREE WITH YOU2

If not, drink Grain O-made from pure
Grains. a lady writes: The first time |
using il far one week nothing would in
duce me to go back to coffee" II nour-
ishes and feeds the system. The caildren
can drink it freely. with great beneht. II
is the strengt hening substance OF pure
grains. Get a package today from your
grocer. follow the directions in making it
ana you will have delicious and health
ful table beverage for old and young. 15c.
and CSC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
A Card.

We the undersigned. % hereby agree III
refunl t e. money L3 9n n 2ent .ttIe VI
fails to cure your cough or cold We also
guarantee a 15-cent bottle to prove sat.
isfactOry or money refunded.
BOwditch & Webster. kinsman &. Co
FIX. Courtemanche C.K.Partridce
Arthur Tetraut. Temple Pharmacy.
John Coughlin. August IL
A. +. Hutchinson. 1iaiInwel
Robinson e Co. Chas Ward & 20.
{. II. Beane. Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01

be the best medi-
cine for female
complaint, n d
in all cases of
extreme weak
ness l think it is
the best remedy
in the world, as
it has done me
a great deal Of
good. Nv friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01

A fine daughter. Gertrude, was born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick {. Best.
Tuesday forenoon. Mother and babe
are doing we'll
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01
PERUNA A REMEDY FOR FEMALE cATARRH
sure that I would have been in nv rr.v,

sure That l WOul'
n o W h a d I
n o t used it. I
have told many
others the good
it d d m G .
Every body said
that I had con-
sumption, and I
K ew tn at !
would have 1t
unless I got re-
lief. l feel it
m v d u [ v to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01

Governor Llewellyn Powers passed
through the city. Tuesday afternoon.
while upon his way home from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01

c and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01

Who tried the projects and felt sat
isfied with the results?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01

Some persons say they are never influenced BY an
advertisement.
1t is not expected that any one will buy Ivory Soap
solely because it is suggested BY an advertisement but
if you have never used Ivory Soap you may be induced
to ask friend about it; should you find-as you
probably will-that she is enthusiastic in its praise
then JON may try it.
Millions of people use Ivory Soap; they use because
they like it. You too will like it. There is difference
in soaps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01

Coughs positively cured by Lung Kuro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-11-01

George Washington on an immense can
vas has been given place Of more prom !
inencc in the State Capitol. Previously
he has been hanging in the rotunda over
the entrance of the employees room but
now he is where no one can fail to look
at him in case they are going up the
broad staircase in the new part Of the
State House The great picture has been
hung at the head OF this where it is Wis
IDLE from the first, second and third
floors. especially from the two lower ones.
Thus the Father Of his Country will be
able to look down upon every son OF
Maine who ascends The stairs and ais
upon the doings in the third house.
THE manufacturers are feeling
good remarked Chairman George
Pottle of the board of State assessors
Thursday, at the time Of his visit t.
the city. This is especially true OF
the wooden and cotton manufacturers
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-28
TO REIMBURSE soUTHERNERs
An Attempt Will be Made to Pass Bill
Through Congress

Columbia, s. c., November Ex-Governor
Miles B. McSweeny today addressed a letter
to the governor of each southern state, ask
ing for united effort to get southern repre-
sentatives in congress to work for the pas
sage of bill refunding 81 OO0. 900 to south
ern people from whom cotton was seized by
United States troops during the war be-
tween the states.
The cotton was sold by the collector of
customs at New York, and the funds placed
In the United State treasury. The United
States supreme court has decided that the
United States government has no right or
title to these funds which are held for the
ultimate return of those entitled thereto.
But these funds cannot be recovered except
by congressional action, as action before
legislatures cannot be brought against the
sovereign government.
BY special legislation some few claims
have been granted but it is desired that
congress remove all restraints so that law
full hers may be reimbursed.
A senate bill was introduced last year ana
was reported favoraby by the senate conf
mittee on claims, but was lost sight OF IN
some way.