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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
THE ARMSTRONG d BOLTON co. ASSIGNS

THE ARMSTRONG d BOLTON co. ASSIGNS
The Armstrong & Bolton Company. of No. g.
Grand-st., contracting engineers for steam and
hot water heating apparatus. made assignment
yesterday to David NJ Ripley. The deed
signed by James r. b. Bolton. of New-Haven,
Conn, the vice-president of the company, and
attested by Carlos c. Buck, secretary. The COM
pany organized under the laws of this State
February 81. 1899, with a capital of $4,000. and
purchased the New-York business of the Foskett &
Bishop Company, of NewHaven. The company
had no rating at Bradstreets. In August last the
company claimed assets of $4,000 and liabilities Of
$12 800 It had contracts hand amounting to
more than $4,000 OF the most important teng
for work on the City Prison. In the trade the
trouble OF the company attributed to inability
TO collect outstanding accounts. II. S. Armstrong
who had been president of the company from the
start. resigned In October last and was
ceeded by n. p. Bishop, of New Haven. It was
afterward stated that there would probably be a
reorganization of the company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
11etition in Bn nkruutrp.

NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF CREDI-
TORS.-In the District Court the United States for
the Eastern District OF Pennsylvania In Bankrntcv
In the Matter Of segfried F1schel Bankrupt In Bank
ruptcy No 4O To the Creditors Segfred Fschel OF
PhedePhis In the County OF Philadelphia District
aforesaid. a Bankrupt-Notice hereby given that on
the S0th day Of Dec. a. d 1900 the said Seigfrei
tischel was duly adjudicated bankrupt that me
INST meeting OF his creditors held at NV ofnce
No 900 Buliitt Building In the city Philadelphia Pa
on tuesday, the SOth day OF Jan. A. d. 1900 At
O'Clock In the afternoon which time the said creors
may ATTEND prove their claims. appoint trustee
anime the bankrupt and transact other business
may properly come before said meeting
EDWARD r, HOFFMAN. Referee In Bankriptcv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
JOINT PASSENGER COMMITTEE NAMED.
RULES TO ABOLISH COMMISSIONS AND FOR STA
BIII1 OF RATES.

A passenger committee was formed yester-
day by the general passenger agents connected with
the Trunk Line Association roads at their meet
ing in this city. They also adopted set OF rules
for maintaining the agreement made last December
which provides for the abolition of commissions
and the stability of rates. These rules were SET
forth in report which was presented by the COM
mittee on Rules and which vas unanimously adopt
ed. The name of the organization is the JOINT
Passenger Committee 1t is composed of represent
atives of the following railrtads: The New-fork
Central the Pennsylvania, the Erie, the Baltimore
and Ohio, the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
the Chesapeake and Ohio, the Big Four, the Della
ware, LackaWanna and Western the Lehigh val
ley. the Lake Shore, the Michigan Central, the
West Shore, the Grand Trunk, the Ontario and
Western, the Nickel Plate. the Glover Leaf. the
VandaIia Line and the Wabash Railroad for its
lines east OF the Mississippi River with the ex-
ception of the line between Chicago and St. Louis
and IL also includes representatives o. the Pttsburg
and Lake Erie and the Lake Erie and Western
which two roads added yesterday. l. r
Farmer was elected permanent secretary of the
committee. -
Under the new rules the roads named agree to
abstain from passenger rate cutting direct or IN
TO decline to be made parties in rate cutting with
other connecting lines, and TO collect fl rates Tor
any business originating connecting line n0i
In the agreement. Any difference OF opinion Will
be settled by arbitration ,
A standing committee Of five is TO be named
changes in addition to the rules as may seem
desira bic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18

seven times I'm rapid succession he stopped swift
shoots by Dolby We'll and Harry which appeareu
TO be certain scores. Cages were used at the RINK
for the first time, and both goakeepers expressed
themselves well pleased with the contrivance.
The game began with fast hockey on the part OF
both sevens. and splendid team work was exhioteu-
the first few minutes the fortunes of war Were
varying. At length however after seven minutes
of play in scrimmage before the goal wan sem
the puck between the posts for the only score OF
the evening. In the remainder of the haII tne
Hockey Club made several tries for goal. put the
clever blocking of Mackenzie prevented score.
In the second half both teams were tired anu
their play showed It, The Crescents, however, WEIR
less worn than their opponents and Outpayed the
Hockey Club. But Ellsons defensive WORK en-
abled his team to close the game without HoIe
points against II.
VIE med IN "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
Proposals.
PROPOSALS FOR KHAKI SHIRTING-

Phila- Depot q. M. Dept I42s Arch Street Phna
r. January II isooSealed proposals. tripscae WIN
oe received here until IL o'clock A NJ Saturday LAW
1900 for furnishing this depot with 10000 yaris al
90 men width Khaki SHIFTING Material tect to Soc
IN quantity II desired by this Department ThS
De seen at this Office at the Depot Quartsrnas,rs
once New York City. Sample showing quality fastness
OF uye and shade OF color be the chuYktIl
arsenal this city, and at the once OF Depot Quartz
ser New YORK city. Samples submitted with bids win
s ao1 DC Early deliveries essential bd
nenoe and the rate which they propose make deli
erlea government reserves the right reject or ACCEPT
any OF al proposals part thereof Preference given
70 artees or domestic production manufacture condt
tons OF quality price Including price OF Tor
manufacturers the duty theeon) being
equAt a GUARANTEE in l0et Of the value OF the me-
terial must accompany proposals USGUARANTEED
BIDS VIII not be considered Fifty internal revenue
Fequeo on number % guarantee. Blanks FOR prS-
Posas VI" Dc furnished upon application. Envelopes con-
aanins proposals endorsed Proposals for Khaki
E nm.,ns, and addressed TO Ii Col JOHN v. FuREY.
Os00V ensrtermAster QSnsraL Y. q. n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
CYCLING.
GETTING READY FOR THE sHOw-CENTUR7
WHEELMEN ELECT OFFICERS.

WHEELMEN ELECT OFFICERS.
Work was begun In earnest at Madison Square
Garden yesterday in preparation for the Cycle
Show, which opens Saturday night A small
army of carpenters and electricians are now at
work and there Will be interval Of rest between
now and the opening. About $50 booths will have
60 be erected, while miles and miles Of wire must
be strung before Saturday morning. Then the ex-
hibitors will begin tc take hold. and the streams
soon make the big amphttheatre appear ike 1alry'
land Every renter of space will make extra eff
forts to be ready for the opening and as no work
but the glare of lights the music of the band and
handsomely finished bicycles and automobiles will
greet the visitors.
The macadamized roads yesterday were in excel
lent condition but the cycle paths in both boroughs
rather wet and holding. In Brooklyn most
of the wheelmen who started toward Coney Island
the Boulevard where the surface Of the road was
in almost perfect condition.
The members of the Brooklyn Bicycle Club are
discussing the !dea of discarding Bicycle" and
having the club known hereafter merely the
Brooklyn Club The club never took interest
in racing and 1t has become more of social than
a bicycle club. 1t is the second oldest bicycle
club in the State
The annual election of officers of the Century
Wheernen resulted follows: President. William
II. Mackey; vce-president, F. L. Latham; record
ing secretary, e. A. Whitney; corresponding sec
rotary. b. Zesg; financial secretary, l. W. Palmer:
treasurer. Willis z. Frost; captain P. J. Murray;
first lieutenant. Charles Meyn; second lieutenant.
j. SaSse, IT.; hrSt sergeant, b: H. Robinson; second
sergeant, w. Bruetscher; third sergeant, ]. T.
Staff; color bearers, D. Mel. Mount and D. Whyte:
bugers, William H. Pease and Harry Rockefeller;
surgeon Or. G. H. Richtmyer; Board of Directors,
Warde Biqgley, II. V. Brill, w. B. Crane. W. P.
Mcconnell and Joseph p. Walsh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY.

Louis A. Perlman, of No. 18 Lafayette Place, a
clerk, has fled petition in bankruptcy with la
bnities SOO,2S3 and assets. He was formerly
partner with Levi S. Manson, under the style OF
the United States Newspaper Advertising Agency
and made an assignment March Is. 1880.
John H. Halbert, living at No. 2.340 Seventh-ave.
has filed petition in bankruptcy with liabilities
Sl5 6S2 and assets. The debts were contracted
as a partner in the firm of Barrett g. Halbert, OF
Chicago, which dissolved in 1890
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
HOCKEY.

At the ST. Nicholas Rink last evening In a game
Astounding in exciting and spectacular plays the
Crescent Athletic Clubs defeated the team of
the Hockey Club of New-York by the close score of
10. Individually and collectively the play of the
Crescent forwards splendid The work Of the
Hockey Clubs men. while good was marred by the
witness of their shoots for goal The feature the
evening was the fine defensive work of Ellison the
Hockey Clubs goalkeeper. In the second half
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
DISCHARGES IN BANKRUPTCY.

Judge Brown in the United States District Court
yesterday granted discharges to twenty-sx bank
rupts, among whom were William Z. Miigley for
merly OF Beecher, Schenck g. Co. insurance agents
and president of the American Casualty Insurance
and Security Company of Baltimore. whose Ia
bflities $1,I6.OS9; jeremiah II. Smith, builder,
~ No 1s East Twenty hird-st liabilities s1l2 1853
Frederic Bond. actor. liabilities 1851. and NAL
In the mining business liabilities, s2ls.872-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
srATEx VOTE OF FITCHBURG MATTER.

Boston, Jan. Ex-Governor Crane to-day sent a
letter TO President Goldman OF the Fitchburg Rail-
road Company in reply to a communication from
President Goldman. received yesterday, asking how
the State would on the matter of the proposed
lease of the F1tchburg to the Boston and Maine
Railroad. The Governor says in effect that the at
tttude Of the Commonwealth would not be made
known officially until the question had been submit
ted 10 the stockholders for action
II developed to-day that President Codman's let
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18

The Garden city Golf Club has decided to n
large its clubhouse at Though formal
tournament has taken place its links since the
Intercollegiate championship in November, the
grounds crowded Saturdays and holidays
that the present clubhouse facilities have proved
inadequate. A wing Of equal size to the present
building is be erected, to contain another dining
room. a kitchen and space for more lockers. Work
will begin at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
Kings makes Gods, and kings. 6akespeae
maryland ZSIub I've

is an uplifting stimuant which produces the proper
glow in the stomach and alertness in the brain-iust
such stimulant as many of us sometimes need TO
repair wear and tear and neutraze worry Ii puts us
at our best, and afterwards doesn't leave us at our
worst. Used in moderation, it will never make
peasant of king Try it. 1t tastes right; IS right.
uvus sTaR Calm, BELT CO., Baltimore Md
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
Mr.. LAUTERBAcH DENIES A REPORT.

1t is reported that the Bergen County Traction
Company which has a trolley line to Fort Lee and
the Riverside and Fort Lee Ferry Company have
combined. and that both now being operated
under the management of the Third-ave. road in
New-York which, 1t is said has secured con-
trolling interest in both the Fort Lee trolley line
and the ferry Mr.. Lauterbach said last night that
this report untrue. He said that the Third
ave- had acquired this property, and had not
even been in negotiation for 1t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18

ter 20 Governor Crane authorized by vote
OF the Fftchburg directors at their meeting yeser
day The Board acted under the information Ins s
the vote of the Commonw ealth could be cast only
by the authority of the Governor and Executive
Council.
The Governors letter indicates that the directors
information was correct
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
MR. RUSSELL WILL NOT RESIGN.

General Superintendent E. G. Russell Of the
Iackawanna Railroad yesterday denied rumors
which have been current of late TO the effect that
he intended resign his place. Mr. Russel's
health has been poor for time, and he took
a vacation. He said that he is feeling greatly
rested and is ready TO go ahead with his work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
BOXING NOTES.

Joe" Bernstein, the East Side featherweight who
is matched to meet Terry" McGovern at the
Broadway Athletic Club on March 90 will meet
kid" Broad the club tomorrow night in
a twenty-five round contest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18

Jack" O'Brien has begun training for his
ing match with Frank Erne. This battle will take
place before the Broadway Athletic Club on Feb
ruary 2. O'Brien is at McElroy's Roadhouse Fleet
wood, and has large staff of trainers with him.
He says that he has never been satisfied with the
decision that given in his last meeting with
Erne and that he feels confident of success this
time He has agreed TO weigh in at the ringside at
1874 pounds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18

The fund subscribed for the purpose of securing
a new links at Princeton has been exhausted, and
it is said that $500 will be required before the
work can be completed A committee has been
appointed to solicit subscriptions from the alumni,
and meanwhile, it is likely that lease will be
the option of a renewal for two more.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC STOCK ACQUIRED.
E. II. sARRDdAN AND JACOB H. scHIFF SECURE
AReE RLocK-THE REASONS GIVEN.

IL is lerned that E. II. Hartman, chairman OF
the Executive Committee of the Union Pacific Rail-
road compny. and Jacob II. Schif, of Kuhn, Loeb
& Co. anoher director of that company, have re-
Gently acquired a large block Of Southern Pacific
stock The eport that they have purchased part
of the Stanhrd holdings from Speyer & Co. Is
denied by PRECEDENT C. p Huntington. Mr.. Hunt
tngton adds tht the relations OF his road with the
Union Pacific re extremely cordial. 1t is under
stood thai Mesrs. Hartman and Schln nave no
intention OF enSavoring to secure control or the
Southern Pacific, but that they have become pur-
chasers OF its sock with the idea OF promoting
closer ana more pleasant relations between the
Union Pacific system which they represent, and the
Southern Pacific.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18

Jim Jeffries is to begin training in a few weeks
for his fight with Jim Corbett, which is sched-
uled take place on March Is. Corbett has al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18

The exigencies OF var have claimed another
golfer for service in South Africa John Ball, tr
amateur champion of Great Britain has charac-
teristically volunteered for the front If all goes
well he will take his place as member Of the
Imperial Yeomanry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
INTERSCHOLAsTIC NOTES.

President Draper has appointed George J. Cor
bett an additional member Of the Intercity Com
mlttee Of the New>York Interscholastic Athletic
Association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18

The local association has sanctioned the inter.
scholastic relay race to be held by the Columbia
University Track Association in the Sth Regiment
ArmOry March II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18

1t has been decided to introduce skating races
the association this season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
THE SCARCITY OF
FRESH FRUITS

In the winter time is often a
cause of serious illness, as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18

At the recent interscholastic meeting 1t was de
cided not to hold two mile run at the annua
track games.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
THE TRIBUNE BowLERs WIN TWO GAMES
THE sUB-TOURNAMENT.

In the Brooklyn Royal Arcanum sub-tournament
at the Elephant Club alleys last evening the Fort
Greene Fulton, Gilbert. Justin F. Price and BED
ford councils all took part in the games, and the
winners were Fort Greene and Bedford Justin F.
Price Council won and lost The scores;
FIRST GAME
Counc-FfortOn, 1855; Doctor, ITO; Perry
164: Lilly, 1ss: Boyer 14s: total. ~
Fulton COunciI-whte. 124; d. Miller. 1872; WILSON,
10s; w Miller los; Silvera III: totai 6i
SECOND GAME
Gilbert CouncI-Chalmers, 1862; l. A. Arneoerg. l6O
Bishop 1917; ArneberE 40; Smith, i6I; total 81
Justin 122; LOrentz. 10; Stewart no.
Ostrecher, 147: Sorenbets 1872 total. IOI
THIRD GAME.
Bedford Council-Brooks ISL: DR.. Anderson. IA; W
Sheffield 15T; E Shefied lis; ]. Anderson. l54; total
$40.
Gilbert Counci-Chalners. I. A. Arneberg. 1872;
Bishop 131: A II. Arneberg. 146: smith, no. total 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
syens lined I'D as follows:

score-Crescent A c. l. Hockey Club, o. Goal scored
Wall Referee-Fenwick Of n. Y. A. c. Goal unlpres
Howard Walton. Nicholas and T.. Post, brooklyn
Tinne-TWo twenty minute halves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18

Two of the championship hockey dates have been
changed and now stand follows: January o.
Drisler VS. Berkeley; February g Cutler VS. Co
lumbia Grammar.
The chess match between the Columbia fresh
men and Columbia Grammar School Yesterday re-
suited in tie, the being IL to H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
PRUDENTIAL TEAM FAILEp no APPEAR-

PRUDENTIAL TEAM FAILED TO APPEAR.
The Prudential team failed put In an appear
last night STAIRS alleys for its scheduled
games in the Life Insurance tournament. AS the
other two teams thought the Prudential's absence
was due 10 a misunderstanding they declined to
win by forfeit. One game rolled, and " on by
the Fidelity. and Casualty team from CSermanta Nv
the following
Fidelity and Casualty COmpany-Ferris Ie4: Rracksn
1872 Heron III; Sheridan III; Varian Pa; total S3S
Germania IAfe-Huberth. l4O Arnhelter 1871 Never 90
Junge i2T; Leyser. 1884, total. $50. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
BOWLING.
ORIENTAL WINS TWO MORE GAMES IN
THE COLUMBIA LEAGUE.

,rh. Oriental team one Of the two tied for hrst
MACE in the Columbia League championship -
two more games last night. and jumped aii7a -..o
the Cornthan There now only t"O ~,
games left for Oriental to roll. one OF tneln Oe9
against Corinthian and the championship win P'ON
ably hang the outcome or tnlS ga eiosa behind
In last nights series Enterprise was S4o - 1oor
,ba leader in tho last game. but put UP q P o-
score against Standard in the odd game. Inc even
ings summary follows;
FIRST GAME.
orientai-Mi,chel. 1853; Lehnert 100; Nose'' 100
ermel, 225; Gihaus 100; total. $40 -,
Standsrd-Ko shler, 154; An'son. III; Iooi'' i'' ~
son 163; Wyman, 19I; total. 80.
SECOND GAME.
Standard-Koehler 1855: Allison l49; To IN io'' A
son. 1873: Wyman. POS; total. $40 - ,oo
Observation-Disclosures 49, Stueve. 10 rieAe" -'
Keeper 2O7 Muller, 10; total, TO
THIRD GAME.
Orientai-Mitchen 10; Lehner 147; Vogel lSo' ho'i
ermel. 49, Gilhaus 1G3: total sol -
F,nterprse- SchIumbohn 12f; Wlese l4; Flcksn 49,
Koepper geo; Muller 162; total Sa2
THE, TRIBITNE BOWI,ERS WIN TWO GAMES
The Tribune bowling team won two games yes
terday afternoon from ''The Bulletin team IN Tue
Morning Newspaper League Tournament, al
Thums Germana alleys Both games ws we - Isl Ill,
and The Tribune employees won tAe secoHu ~ N'''
twenty pins. The scores follow;
FIRST GAME.
Trbune-GHespie 127; Lewis. 13o Bentley Ill Ca5nI
bell 12T; Vandeveer. 1CG; Davis. l46 hnech 49, NUM-
1913: total. I.154.
'RuIetin-TIughes 17s: Terry. 1873; White 100; Vs.en-
tine 100: Hail. III ORourke. l5O' Flaragah l"' "e
SECOND GAME.
Tribune-csnlespie 142 Lewis Bentley 49, Camp
bell, 115; Vandeveer. 1871; Davis 1876 knech l''' Ho'
40: total. 1,156
Vale5t,ne IsI Hall 14s oRouke Is8 Flanagan.
IA; Melville 153: total. 1.136.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18

NETWORK ROYAL ARCANUM GAMES.
The Yonkers Council team two games last
night in the New-York Royal Arcanum tournament.
while the Stanley Council bowlers made poor
effort. Their scores very low. De Winnie Won
and lost game each. The summary follows;
FIRST GAME.
Yonkers-Barnes 165: Brewer 1872 c. Lawrence. 145;
Hunt 1S3; A. Lawrence. III; total, SO4.
vinne-EIull 1885, 1871; strack. 1s1; HoAr.
I42: Detlef, l43 total 6Ts.
SECOND GAME.
De vinne-Frankle. 167; Hull 15s; strack. 12s; Hoar.
1871; Detlef 10; total. IA.
Stanley-Spurgeon 141; Magory, 1872; Wiener, So
Brantner 65; Schoenlein, 1874; total. 555-
THIRD GAME.
Yonkers-Barnes 1885, Brewer 146; C. Lawrence. 100:
Hunt 142; A. Lawrence. 49, total 675.
Stanley-spurgeon 1855: Magory. 90; Wiener 81; Bran
ner. Sc; Schoenlen. 1871: total. sos.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
BROOKLYN ROYAL ARCANUM.

BROOhL1N HO1AL AHSO%AANC1h-
The Washington Irving Council won two games
last evening n the Brooklyn Royal Arcanum tour
nament at Tralnor's alleys. The scores;
FIRST GAME
Washington Irving Council-Thernger, Ire; Campbell
159 Waterbury, 49, C<deau, III Gendennng 1877; total
IT'S
Bushwick Confederation, 120; Bucken. 114 Schen-
ferberg 1853; Mics. 157; Baker, 1872: total. $50
SECOND GAME
Long Island Councl-Rhoads ia; Thorne, DO; Judge,
16S Brooks 223: HIN. 1871 total e3I-
Flshyvick 1872; B1cken. ia; Schen
fenterg 17o: Miles, 161; Baker 15T; total $50
THIRD GAME.
Washington Irving Council-ThelrInger 202 Campbell.
154 Waterbury 1SS Coreau 49, Gendennng 1913; total
1872
Long Island Counci-Rhoads 116; IhoTne, l4I; Judge.
$40: Brooks, 122; Hal. 159; total. 6S+
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1900-05-25
lie Answered 1t.

The following story is told Of how
Thomas Il. Reed was admitted to the
bar in California: Mr.. Reed was being
examined as to his qualifications for
the law along with several companions
The question WAS the legal tender
act, in yOgH opinion, constitutional"
was asked Of the candidate sitting next
TO Mr.. Reed. The young man hesitatcd
as well be might for even the justices
Of the supreme court had spent many
weary days hearing arguments on that
particular question, and. after once de-
Gliding that It was unconstitutional aft
prWard reversed their decision. While
the young man hesitated. the judge
turned to Mr.. Reed. saying, What do
you think, NJ. Reed-Was the act con
stitutional?'
1T was" replied Mr. Reed, without a
moments hesitation.
Very good" was the reply; you are
admitted to the bar. Any man who can
answer offhaDd question that is still
puzzling the supreme court OF the Unit
ed States is certainly pre-eminentIy
qualified to practice law before this
court" Washington Letter.