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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-20
LAS VEGAS LAND GRANT.
The Import of the Decision of Justice Cole
in the Famous Case.

The Washington Post furnishes the
following particulars in regard to a de-
cision announced in the New Mexican
a few days ago:
BY a decision which Justice Cole rem
dered yesterday, in equity court No. 2,
another step is taken in the long-dis-
puted controversy concerning the Las
Vegas land claims in New Mexico. In
denying the injunction prayed for by
| Pablo Macs, Jose l.. Lopez, Dionicio
| Gonzales and Jesus Maria Tafoya, for
themselves and for others, the heirs of
the original grantees, against Ethan
Allan Hitchcock, secretary of the inte-
rior, and Binger Hermann, commits
| sioner of public lands, to enjoin them
from issuing certain patents or and
the court, in effect, divests the claim
ants of all right, title and interest in
and to the property.
The Las Vegas claims have had an
interesting history, and have been the
| subject of litigation from time to time
| since the cession of the Texan territory
to the United States by Mexico. 1t has
been maintained that these lands, en-
bracing 1876, 446 acres, and valued at
49, 900, 900, were granted by the Mexican
government to Juan Dios Macs, Mi
guel Archuleta, Manuel Duran and Jose
Antonio Cossaos for themselves, and
upon behalf of twenty-five others, on
March 20, 1885. When the peace proto-
col and treaty between the United
States and Mexico were signed in 1S4s
the claimants assert that it was agreed
that the title to private land holdings
was not invalidated, and that the Unit
ed States secured no rights to the lands
of individuals.
Recently the town of Las Vegas hal
become Incorporated, and on December
II, 1897, steps were taken to have the
general government issue patents tc
certain lands upon which the town Is
built to the corporation. These pat.
ents were about to be issued by the
general land office when the present
action was brought. There are now
many claimants to the lands, whose IT,
tie to the lands, if any yer existed, II
now invalidated by the decision of tn
court. The ease will probably be ap'
pealed.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-20
At the Hotels.

At the Claire: Frederick d. Hyde,
Lincoln, Neb.; Pedro Perea, Bernalillo'
Ethel E. Gregg, Picuris, N. M.
At the Palace: Miss Title Hilty, Miss
Emily Shape, Robert L. Shape, Mil
waukee; O. M. Fairchild, st. Louis; w.
E. Dame, w. H. Kennedy, Cerrillos;
Frederick 0. s. Buck, Denver; s. B.
Hamill, Chicago; Charles A. Keffer,
Mesilla Park; A. B. Fitch, Magdalena;
M. Milliken, Kansas City.
At the Exchange: r. ]. Mcdowell,
Denver; J. T. Campbell, Leavenworth,
Kan; Mrs. E. Bruce, Las Vegas; D. J.
Evans, Globe, Ariz.; F. Feeny, Denver.
At the Bon Ton: George Smith, Du-
range; VIM. Newell. Denver; Eph
Green, Ed Price, McAllister, Indian
Territory; Andy DAILY, Cerrillos; Ell
Perkins, Boston; Frank Burnett, Del
Norte; Dario Mora, Vidal Mora, F. +.
Pine, Galisteo.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-20
CONTENTS

First Pagc-The Quay Case Goes
10 the Jury; WATERFRONT Season
Opens i'm Kansas; General Te1c-
graphic News; Mining News.
second Page-EditOriaI Matter:
Press Comments.
Third Page-Misccllany; g.. A. IL.
Poem by Il SOcOrrO COmrade.
Fourth Pagc-SmalIpOx i'm Rio
Arriba County; Las Vegas Land
Grant Decision; San Juan Fruit
Crop; Interview with Hon. Pc.
drO Perea; Convict Arrested for
Perjury; Five Men Accused Oi
Stealing sheep; Personal and
Minor City Topics; Other Local
Matter.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-20
A Refreshing STYLE.

The art Of quotation requires delicacy
in practice. An already famous firm has
originated and developed into very prom
Using advertising a mass of old, quaint
proverbs. We refer to Messrs. G. l.
Hood Il Co., of Sarsaparilla fame, who
are using not only our columns, but
those of thousands of our contemporaries
in adapting wise avs to their service by
clever and practical turns. 1t is refresh
ing to see something new and bright Ia
this line. Clean cut argument is better
than big display type.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-20
Men Of Qalisteo in Trouble.

Miguel Pine Of Galisteo, accused of
fourishing a deadly weapon and BEN
tura Barros of the same place, charged
with assault and battery, appeared be-
fore Justice J.. M. Garcia this morning
and were given a hearing. Pine waived
examination and was placed under 5000
bond for appearance before the grand
jury. Barros was fined SIS and costs but
appealed and filed q 500 bond. Each OF
the men was also placed under a 500
peace bond.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-20
Alleged Murderers Released.

At Silver City, James Brooks and
William Wilson, accused of numbering a
school teacher named Simmons at Cooks
Peak a year ago, have been released.
Important witnesses have left the coun-
try and a trial at present would not re-
suit in conviction. The evidence at the
preliminary examination indicated that
the murder was for the purpose of rob-
berry. The case can be reinstated in
court If the witnesses return.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-20
THE CLAIRE.

Under the management Of Fred D. Mi
chael, will be kept strictly first-class.
1t is the only brick hotel in the city, abb
solutely fireproof, most centrally locat-
ed, new building, elegantly furnished,
free sample rooms, and rates moderate.
When in Santa Fe stop at the Claire.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-20
Las Vegas Appointments.

At the organization Of the city coun-
Gil the following nominations were con
firmed: For street commissioner and city
marshal, P. j. Murphy; for night police,
L. s. Phillips; for city attorney, W. B.
Bunker; for city engineer, d. J.. Aberi
for fire marshal, M. j. Crowley; for city
physician, M. w. Robbins.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-20
Measuring the Rio Grande Flow.

Civil Engineer P. +. Harroun, of AL
buquerque, came to Santa Fe last even.
ing and went to Embudo this morning to
measure the flow of the Rio Grande at
Embudo. This work is being systematic
cally done for the United States hydro
graphic bureau at Washington. Local
observers measure the flow and dis
charge of the Rio Grande in New Mex.
leo every day at Embudo, Rio Grande
and San Marcial.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-20

The Silver City &, Northern railway
extending from Whitewater to Hanover,
has been sold by Special Master R. E.
Twitchell to the Santa Fe Railway COM
pany, which has been operating it, for
$50, S45. There was no other bid.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-20

g. G. Berletll, manufacturer Of
tin, copper and iron ware. Roof
ing and guttering a specially.
San Francisco street, John Ham,
pel's old stand. Would like 10
see all his friends to call.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-20
Another Arrest.

Athird man, G%andencino Holguin, has
been arrested near Silver City for COM
plicity in the murder of Antonio Sala-
Ear, whose throat was cut in Silver
Citv
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-20
WANTED

At the sanitarium, a man who under.
stands lawn work, taking care of cows.
and who is willing to make himself gen.
orally useful. German preferred.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-20

That keeps everything in both eastern
and western markets at the Bon Ton
Restaurant. Give them q call
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-20

For strictly 6rst-class plumbing done
with neatness and despatch 60 to J.. A.
Davis; all work GUARANTEED; Ham
pel's old stand.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-20
Pima Haxan,

Pima Havanas.
Finest line Of Havana cigars at
Scheurich's.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-20
Lunch Couute,

Try Fischer's lemon lotion for chapped
hands and rough skin,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-20

Las Dos Naciones Mexican cigar at
Fischer 4 Cos.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-20

Official bond.
Appeal bond.
Appeal bond, criminal.
Appearance bond.
Forcible entry and detainer, COM
plant.
Forcible entry and detainer, sum-
Mons.
Miscellaneous.
Notary's record.
Promissory notes.
Certificate of marriage.
Application for bounty for killing
wild animals.
Assessors reports.
Declaration in assumpsit.
Declaration in assumpsit on note.
Sheriff's sale.
Notice of public sale.
Satisfaction of mortgage.
Assignment of mortgage.
Application for license.
Lease of personal property.
Application for license, game and
gaming table.
Chattel mortgage.
Power Of attorney.
Search warrant.
Acknowledgment.
Option.
Letters of guardianship.
Guardians bond and oath.
Administrators bond and oath.
Notice Of protest.
Notaries' notice Of publication.
Deeds.
Warranty deeds.
Quit claim deeds.
Spanish Blanks.
Documento de partido.
Documento Garantizado.
Hipoteca de bienes muebles.
Auto de arresto, J. P.
Declaration jurada.
Aviso de venta publica.
Documento garantizado, extenza
forma.
Documento de h%ipoteca.
Fianza para guardian la paz.
Notas ~obligaciones.
Prices made known on application.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-20

Mining Blanks, In Conformity to
the United States and Ter
ritOriaI Laws.
Amended location notice.
Agreement of publisher.
Proof of labor.
Lode mining location.
Placer mining location.
Bond to mining property.
Mining deed.
Location certificate.
Bond for deed.
Coal declaratory statement.
Notice of right to water.
Stock Blanks, Conform TO the
Regulations Established by
Cattle Sanitary Board.
Bill of sale, animals not bearing vend-
or's recorded brand.
Bill of sale, animals bearing vendors
recorded brand.
Certificate Of brand.
Bill Of sale, range delivery.
Authority to gather, drive and IAN
die animals bearing owners record
ed brand.
Authority to gather, drive and han-
die animals not bearing owners re-
corded brand.
Bond.
Bond replevin.
Bond to keep the peace.
Bond, general form.
Bond Of indemnity.
Justices of the Peace Blanks.
Attachment affidavit.
Attachment bond.
Attachment writ.
Attachment, summons as garnishee.
Execution.
Justices summons.
Replevin writ.
Replevin affidavit.
Peace proceedings, complaint.
Warrant.
Commitment, j. p.
Execution, forcible entry and de-
tainer.
Subpoena.
Capias complaint.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-20
LEGAL
BLANKS

The New Mexican Printing Company Carries a Complete
Stock Of Blank Legal Forms in Conformity with the
Laws of New Mexico, and the Following is a List Of
Those Used in the Courts Of the Territory.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-04-20

Re1ident Agents-
ono. ~. KN1HnEL, SANTA FL.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-22

Enlcn we now no.u as naval ooanug
station. She would retain Apia for her.
self and relegnte England 20 third is-
land, which is larger but NOT 20 rich as
thar on which Apia Dr. located
by that means Germany would b. no
all times, II successful In carrying out
this plan, te lu direct touch with the
government wh.cl would lc located at
ADn and no matter what form itmight
b.. would undoub ealy control it The
commercial interests being ceutered
there also would Just as certainly be
controlled by her % the detriment Of
her English and American competitors.
Tho other two powers disceruei the
scheme long ago ana would not acceie
10 H. The protective government will
be maintained a. long a. Is necessary
and the result, as Ear a. 10 concerns the
sam0ans, cannot boz f0reto.d
"lt is openly said in Apia that the
Germans made a plot % restore Mataafa
and that they exert a strong influence
over him. Every act Of theirs since the
war for the throne began has tended 70
prove shat belief
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-22
In TIL, Demand tEe United States
viii BE- Joined by the Brit
i,h Government.
THE CHIEF JUSTICES
DECISION WILL STAND.
Consul Osborne. Position VIII BE II.
held and Mnlietoa Tanu, WIN BE
Hing Of the Island, What
DR.. Chambers says.

Washington. Jan. % As a result Of
the cabinet meeting and Of communica.
tion- exchanged ry Secretary Hay and
SIR Julian pauucsfoio, tae British am.
bas.aGoF, there is every reason 70 believe
that a JOINT representation will b. made
90 the foreign Office oy The American ami
I British ambassador. IN Berlin
Wnl g the officials are reucont it j.
generally understood that ths note % b.
/ presented Will maintain that tine tuplr.
tta treaty has been grossly violated hy
the action of ths German consul and the
former president Of tno municipal coun.
ca. OF Aria that thoy have interferoi IN
the election of a successor 70 the late
Malieioa in an illegal manner: that the
usefulness of the German consul III
Apil mas ended ana tnlt it Is % the IN.
terust lf Germany, as well as that of the
other uoH.rs, .1 eeurr0u, 90 tns Berlin
treaty, fo nor only aiavow the action.
OF her consul aud 20 tine former prc.i
Gent " the municipal coancl. but tc
Withdraw chem at0nco from the islands.
lt hl. tuur ir.l that the real reason
why Herr Ralsi was recalled from 81.
moa was because ot h.s aspirations 90 b.
made cnief justice and upon report Of
the matter being made 20 this govern.
mDn', steps woro taken 90 secure his im.
melnte recall
Consul O.blma hl. been notified thai
order. have tecn given Co tlo Plilado..
pha 90 proceed to samoa ami h.s an.
uouucamelto OF tA., action on The part ot
tua Washington eoyarum.utwil. dIub.-
less uroyeutany further tr.caon 40 Au.l
anI w..l Furthermore snow che natives
that this government Iutauas o. sec that
tha terms Of tho treaty are carried out
Thi, government viii sustain the &C..
ci.ion of tae criei justice and plac,
lauus ou tue throne, unless the aec.s.
ION, when considered, should De- mani.
iest.y illegal, in which case negotiations
will o' begun ior another election lt
is believed ia well informed circle. that
tha result %, the present complications
VII ue revision OF the treaty OF Der.
lin, possibly it- abrogluon and the diyis.
ION OF the island among the three pow.
Crs.
Secretary Long will prepare instruc.
t.ons to Commodore knutz, which vail
govern boz. cuuduet in samoa. ne wil
tc required 90 protect American inter.
D.ts 900 tHo island. and confer with tine
American consul general relative 60 tho
execution OF tho terms OF the Berlin
act
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-22
FAVORABLE TO MATAAFA
Former chief Justice Ide says lie
Should d. ihe King.


New YORK. Jan q. A special 70 the
Tribune from S. Johns5ury Vt, says
Henry lie, formerly chief justice Of
Samoa says "Iho recent exciting
events In Samoa ars very distressing TO
me. During my residence OF four aud
five years there / became greatly at.
tached 20 the natives, VINO are ordlnar.
ily a most iotDi,abie and picturesque
people / formed a strong friendship
with the English, German aud Amer.
lean officers ami the residents ann
well acquainted weth Chief Justice
Chambers and German Consul Ross,
who are prominent factors in the exist
ing troubles, ani also with Mataafl,
Malietoe Ianu. and Luetele, prominent
samoans in the controversy.
"Cnief justice Chambers comes from
Alabama aud D, just ami upright man
Consul Rose hes long experience ugicr
the German forl.u Office. ami Is a Ann
OF ability. lt % be regretted that the
chief justice could NOT have found 30 lis
outy 90 decide 90 favor OF Maaafa who
Is the most distinguished onc a. OF the
living samoans, d tine presence and
kindly bearing; the chg.ce Of a large
majority Of the people aud entitled 10
sympathy By reason Of hi. long exile.
"some incidents bearing upon tho
kingship, notably the expulsion Of Luo.
tele, one Of Maiaafa' alhercnts and one
Of the highest chiefs In samol from tue
court room. on the grouni that his bsar.
lag was considered disrcspectfui. contri.
buted 20 seems, 90 iuhime passions
The English missionary influence was
strongly in favor OF Malcltoi Tanus,
son of the deceased king, who Is a mere
boy, still unler missionary instruction.
Maiaafa lsa Catholic, bul has largo
protestant following
"Iho division iu the consular board.
of'course, rendered peace difficult. ANA
while tnr authority %. fhs clurt must to
maintained, itI- highly probable that
the throo power. viii uHlcruke main.
uIr tuc .F Mll,tn IlHus in ttc face
%; the ee.,ruiued oupl,i ilu OF the p6o.
pc.
Il D.. the manifest curv OF our gov.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-22

hye.srdB. / NL
prs Pml Ga
pipsiead yesterday
pr Sale Two porte
y 10 j. n. Mustaelli
7. McGee was ams
g. Eagle Office vested o
oice second hand PIX
fnce OFFS. ". Dcrdcn.
hiinery by whoIea ala
{e'y cheap at Mrs. Procto
Miss Pauline spann on
si'or 70 the city yesterA
ill Scott Of Brownuood.
Geo. W. smith and fay
fses Annie Adams a
a came in yesterday fr,
}.
hs up GENITAL Tor The corr
Wed from John N. cslt.
pc clock.
Coleman, Of the firm of
nAn' returned from a
Arne Yesterday.
Iaior and Mr.. J.J. Ml.trot
I"'y accompanied by MI.
10 n Of Nayasoia.
T.. H. ,u.Su Of Fl. wo,
4 'eh at the Mothodist ebp,c,
a. m, and tonight.
[ Organ Schemerhorn, Western
u operator, lef' yesterday l.
parents at Ledbetier.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-22
GERMANS 10 BLAME.


hl' iNiIl'.N Nl.N iuNl ilhlr Nctn
u...u Since thr Spanish War.
Sew lur.. Jau. .I-Urp. J.. Cham.
Dor. of tH. city, % brother OF Chief Ju..
uc Cmmo.a of Samoa. nau interview
Hy. tHsH. Germans 4t.y oauum
b.ralo, ,aa otH.riouen u..d.ut. aul
taat tl.y 49, undoubtedly GOA gr.lr a..
er. rsuanl0.. .ar tHo islands rraat
unaa. As .H.r d..r H. ays tH.u..
of um. n s..tUue Obj. succession 90 tla
tHroH. a1i maintenance of other hua..
iu.
"Iae German. ' said Dr. Chambers.
'my. lyu1 u..a. ...as yg, shown
tacr hostility butnewry ono 100 oH.
cal Ila iu Anl BE- ms boom anurn,
Dl Huo .a. mlw.n. .aa Spanish.
American vlr thlt Germany wasa dI..
ulHus .pul Iun Germans uem
plainly deruut.Iat oy.y report a.
American u.. m tae vt
mt WH.a r.#.a .l Spanish uee.
cma ta0y Wora 0zg..lyc 300 thcr DN.
pre- JOINS of i0y Ih.y hlwmauuau
c.o.e relations with Mamam and ara uo.
lieyad 90 have encouraged hm to eo On
war against Maliotoa Tnuus, his ouuo.
nout in the struggle Tor the throne, by
oflprtuu him fhrir fuuu1rt tu enc .F
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-22

San Francisco, Jan. sl-General $.
5. Bamhcrgcr o. dcaa in thi. city. ageI
62 years IT, was on the .taiIs of Gems.
Joseph 4. Johnston and jefferson Davis
during the civil war, and for a time was
secretary 60 the president of the Con
fcdcncy. H. was wei known mere as
a local politician ami esp 90 renmln.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-22
The Vote In Nsbra.ka.

Lincoln, Jan 2i-ln tie vote Tor sen.
ator Hayward secured one b,,.. owing
% an ah,eute The vote wa. As follow.
Allen, % Hayward, aa; Webster, 10;
Thompson, q; Others scattering Ne.
cessary Tor choice. G3.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-01-22

HAusuurE, Jan 90 Tho fourth bli.
lot q the JOINT session Of tho Pcnusy..
varNlogi,laturo Tor United States son.
afnn shultcd as follows Quay, t5;
iAviua 4; Dalzoll, l2i Irwin, 8; Stow.
rs on boi,W Stone, o Hubbs, 8 Grow.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-29
Unless MaCrum Can Give Good
Reasons For His Course He
Will Be Punished
DESERTED HIS POST
AT A CRITICAL HOUR
Present Opinion Is That He viii
Be Retired From the DipIo-
matte Service

Washington, Dec. 2S.-The case of
Consul Charles E. MaCrum, the United
States representative at Pretoria, who
insisted on being relieved at the time
the South African crisis became most
acute, is assuming additional import
ance as Mr.. MaCrum nears home.
The understanding at the state de-
partment is that he is not coming by
way of the English ports, but is on a
German ship which comes through the
Mediterranean and thence direct to this
country, the trip taking about six
weeks from Dec. IS last, the date of his
sailing from Lorenzo Marques.
In the present aspect of the case,
there is little doubt that unless the con-
sui presents ample explanation for his
course, he will not continue in the con-
sular service.
1t has been reported that the mys-
terry surrounding his departure has
been cleared up by a letter from him
to Representative Taylor of Ohio, who
represents the district from which
MaCrum comes and who secured his ap-
pointment as consul. But Mr.NTaylor
said today that he had heard nothing
from MaCrum, except indirectly
through his letters to relatives.
These give no intimation of the cause
of his return, but speak of the excite
ment incident to the war and the hur-
ried preparations on both sides There
is nothing, however, to show a pro-
Boer or an anti-British inclination, nor
is there any disapproval of the present
war
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-29
MAKES INQUIRIES
Government Ascertaining Facts
of Reported Seizure of Flour

Washington, Dec. 2S.-The ascertain
ment of the facts connected with the
seizure of American flour by British
east Africa, has been confded to the
United States consular agent at Loren
20 Marques. This officer was selected
by Mr.. Hollis to look after the affairs
Of the United States consulate att Eo-
renzo Marques during the time he
(Hollis) was discharging the duty of
the United States consulate at Pre-
toria- Mr.. Hollis has reported to the
state department that the consular
agent is a thoroughly capable official
and may be trusted to look after Amer
lean interests at Lorenzo Marques.
Instructions were sent to him yester-
day by Secretary Hay. He will ascer-
tain all facts connected with the seiz-
ure of the -four and particularly the
names of the persons to whom this
-four was consigned and the actual
ownership of the goods. The depart
ment of state is determined to do every
thing proper to maintain American
rights in the matter Of neutral trade in
this case, but so far the department is
in absolute ignorance Of many essen
tial facts regarding the seizures and
can not proceed to make any complaint
until it has made sure Of its ground
1t does not even know that all of the
-four was seized, as was at first report
ed, and there is reason to believe that in
the case of one consignment the flour
was not seized, but was simply divert
ed to another port than Lorenzo
Marques and there left subject to the
disposition of it's owners.
Although this may also be a breach
of neutral privilege, it is a different
case entirely from a seizure outright.