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Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-29
So Declared Methodists who Have Been at Confer
ence and Who Have Returned to this City
with Knowing Look in Their Faces
Announcements were Made Today.
DR.. NOBLE MAKES PLEA FOR HACKETTSTOWN

That Rev. S. T. jackson will be
returned for another years work In
this city as pastor of Simpson M. Z.
church, is now accepted as fact.
Methodists, who have been in posi-
tion to know, have foretold this.
Those who went to conference as lay
delegates returned with smiling faces
and an air of satisfaction, but they
said nothing was sure. 1t was stated,
however, that it could be announced
with safety that Mr.. Jackson will be
returned to this charge.
Yesterday session of the conference
opened with Rev. A. B. Leonard,
corresponding secretary of the Metho-
dist Missionary Society, on the floor
He referred to the war between the
Russians and the Japanese and when
he had finished it was noted that he
expressed no wish to see either ma
tion WIN.
When he sat down Bishop Earl
Cranston, who was presiding, made a
speech. Ho related some Of his ex-
perieuces while travelling through
Russia. He told how hard it was for
him to obtain passports in that coun-
try and of the strict surveillance he
was placed under while there. He
said the people of Russia were toe
narrow minded for this age and con-
cluded his remarks by saying;
81 hope they will get licked" "
When he had finished his speech
there was tremendous applause from
the big crowd present.
Rev. John I. Wright, who retires as
presiding elder of the Jersey Clty
district, was presented by BishoT
Cranston with gold watch and chain.
The bishop said he presented the
watch and chain to Mr.. Wright OIL
behalf of the pastors of the district.
Rev. DIR. Noble, president OF the
Centenary Collegiate Institute at
Hackettstown, said that at the last
conference there was pledged $26, ,O0O
to carry on the work of the institute.
He said he took this occasion to re-
mind those present that SO far only
S5, 900 had been paid.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-29

lined the curbs on tho route to the
church and filed that ediflce, even, tc
every seat in the spacious galleries as
we'll as the body of the church.
The be - of the dead soldier, dressed
in his uniform and draped in the
folds of large A merican flag, lay Oh
view in the parlor of his father, Fred
erjck w. Slater's residence, at 10
Division street, for more than an
hour before the funeral procession
started for the church. Tho funeral
was attended by large number of
members of the Foresters of America
and st. AloYsius Cadets, to which
young Slater belonged, i'll addition to
the Monarch Athletic Club and Tot
tenville Fife and Drum Corps, both of
which attended in body. The body
was escorted by several members of
Major James H. Dandy Post, G. A.
r., the Woman's Relief Corps and
the Westminster Cadets, who walked
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-29
FORUM HAD QUARTERLY
ELECTION LAST NIGHT.
Chairmen of Various Committees
We Q Chosen Roberts Rules
Discussed.

At last night S meeting of the
Young Mems Forum the quarterly
elections were held. They resulted
as follows: Chairman of executive
committee, Joseph Clark; chairman OF
finance committee, Francis Seaman ;
house committee. Ernest Hancock, j..
Leon Thompson, Garrett Brodhead,
Jr., Edward keasbey and Harry Ditz-
ler. Roberts Rules of Order were
taken up and discussed by sections.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-29
LEFT WITH
OLD COINS.
Hall Avenue Barber Reports I'm
pIoye Missing Also Coins
Valued at S75.

Michael Miezkowski, barber, of ID
Hall avenue, reported to the police at
/ O'Clock today that he had been
robbed at noontime, while he was at
dinner. An Italian, who had been in
his employ since Saturday, skipped
ont, taking with him frame, ID by
16 inches, containing number of old
and curious coins, IA valued ut $75
He also took about $3 in change from
the shop.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-29
MARRIED IN
METUCHEN.
James DOrneIIy and Miss Nettie
Hansen Secretly Welded
LastSunday.
BREAKING THE NEWS.

James Donnellv and Miss Nettie
Hanson, wero secretly married at the
parsonage of the First Presbyterian
church, Metuchen, Sunday. The
yonng people had not yet broken the
news to their parents this morning.
Mr.. DonneIly is in the employ of the
Lehigh Valley railroad.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-29

The most largely attended funeral
which has taken place in this citv for
some time was that of Frank Alloy
sius Slater, whiol. was held from
st. Mary's Roman Catholic church,
in Center street, at 10 o'clock thit
morning. A host of relatives, friends
md acquaintances, fellow members
of societies aud lodges, and interested
md patriotic townspeople made up
the crowd which occupied the street
IN (which his, late residence stood,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-29
BOYS EAREW STONES
WERE FINED $5 EACH.
Engineer at Terra Gotta Works
Complained that His Hand
was Cut.

Two boys, one fifteen and the nthor
ten years old, were each fined s. by
the recorder this morning. It was
alleged by o. Nelson, chief fireman
at the Perth Amboy Terra Gotta
Works, that the boys threw stones at
him and annoyed him. He said his
hand was cut by the missiles. The
boys were remanded in default Of tile
fines.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-29
THE FIRST SERVICE.
Rev. n, "A. Merritt will Speak In Baptist
Church Tonight.

The first service in the observance
of Passion week at the Baptist church
will be held tonight when Rev. N.
A. Merritt, of Railway, will preach.
His subject will lie "Events in tho
Life of Christ on Tuesday before
Crn ;ifiixon.' Tomorrow night Rev.
DR.. d. DeWolfe, will speak. Mrs.
Robert Macan will sing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-29
STORY OF HIS DEATH.
According TO a Manila Paper Slater was
Assinated by Private.

The story OF Slater's death as told
by the Manila Gable News at the time
is as follows. (:
Sergeant Frank A. Slater was shot
and mortally wounded Monday even
ing, January IS, 1904, at Santn Mesa
by Joseph McCaffrey, one of the
privates in his company, "K," of the
18th Infantry.
McCaffrey, it is said, brooded all
Continued on page
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-29
intelligence Office.

Constable james L. O'Brien will
open on April first, an intelligence
office, employment and collectiT
agency, nj 561s Smith street. in the
Cook building.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-29
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.
Friends'0f Miss Ethel WOrrelI Call
at Her H0m3.

A number oil .rlenus surprised Miss
Ethel Worrell. of Smith street, last
night, in honor of her fifteenth brit :
dav. The evening was spent in games
and songs and at 10 O'Clock refresh
m ,nts " ere served,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-29
OBITUARY.

Peter Hoah,i4. IL. ~ six years OLE,
a sa oon keeper. died st ii 4 ne, in
fayette street,at llo'ciook this morn
ing after lingering il,n3ss of several
weeks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-29
Students at Examinations.

The local students at the New York
College of Pharmacy are now taxing
examinations. The school closes for
the summer vacation on April 16.
The students are John Williams,
Arthur Philo, Haddon Seaman and
Arnold Lund.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-29
MANY VOTES
WERE CAST.
Last Night the BaIIOting Was a
Record Breaker Several Of
Contestants We're Active.
is A RACE FOR ALL.

The manner in which the contest is
hustling SHOWS hat the World S Fair
at st. Louis alnd the scholarship in
the international Correspondence
School are well worth hustling for
Ballots deposited up to 6 o'clock
last night are Us follows:
John J. Devenv, p. A. 1097S
Peter PoulsOn, p. A. 674l
J. Howard Hope, P. A. 1898
Henry Baldeiston, p A. 2l27
Capt. Thomas McElroy, Wood 'ge 1929
George Gillis p. A. 1909
W. f. Campbell, p A. 1880
Mrs. f. E. BRchman, TottenviIle 1889
D. W. Blair, z a. 9ll,
Martin j. Olsen, p. A. 1888
e. Wolff, p. A. 8Sl
Jack Klein, K. A. 478
Alex. Conquest, P. A. All
P. j. Smith, p A. 224
Mrs. Katherine Burke, P. A. 1863
Lena Goldman, p. A. 1873
M Belafsky 100
L. Steffencr, P. A. 81
Joseph g. Burns, P. A. 63
Frank Pfeil 81
Gilby Emmons
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-29
SPENT HIS FIRST
NIGHT IN LOOKUP.
Emisrant on His Way to South
River Stopped Here Over
Night.

An emlarant, bound for South
River, arrived in this city late last
night. He spent his first night In
this country in our lookup He was
released this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-29
MISS GREEMLEY A DEBUTANTE
Mrs. |. r. Greeley will Entertain in Her
Honor Next Wednesday Night

Mrs. L. r. Greenley will give
dance at her home, 100 High street.
Wednesday night, April 6, in honor
of her daughter, Miss Tedesco Green
ley.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-29
ROYAL ARCANUM WILL
MEET AGAIN TONIGHT.
To Institute the 20Oth Man Tonight
and More Be-
sides.

At tonight's meeting of the Royal
Arcanum, Middlesex Council 1,100,
there will be several candidates IN
itiated. This will complete the de-
sired number, 200. A big time is an
ticipated at the meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-29
Was Only a Joke.

Max Fucker wishes it denied that
he is engaged to be married. MI.
Fucker admits he did not deny the
report, but now says 1t was only a
joke.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-29
Flowers for the Church.

: Flowers and plants will be received
o. the First Baptist church next Sat-
urday for decorating the church en-
Easter Sunday. The decorations las t
Sunday were very attractive. They
were arranged by a special commit
tee. They will remain this week.
After Easter they will be distributed
among the sick.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-29
EAGLE HOSE COMPANY
ELECT new MEMBERS.
Held Meeting Last Night and Dis
Cussed BY Laws for the
Company.

Eagle Hose Company, of the Fourth
Ward, held q meeting last night at
which the bylaw committee made
report, The laws will probably be
ready at the next meeting. Five
new members were admitted to mem
bersnip and the clerk will write to
Oity Clerk Rel ley for Ger ,itldates ter
them.
FL. LA TINS, 357 STATE Stree9
will do plumbing, steam, hot water
and hot air heating on monthly pay
ments.
Real estatel Real estatel Read
he bargains in special column on
page B.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-29

Archie Meshrow, of Jefferson street
has resigned his position with the
Lehigh Valley railroad
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-29

Continued on page 2
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
A@D G8DMEY GBGl@.
Laurens DRUG. Co.
COOP srnIrs.

Good spiriLj don't All com + on Ken
tucltry, Thor main 20 rec is Che liver
and all the fin spirits over mvd3~ H.
he Ii n Graz, Stl'c could ot 4 meIy
a hal liver o III. hund el-tlud. m 1
effects it produces. You e ~ L.v,
K od fpirits and u bad liver at me me
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if you would feel bouyant, narpy and
hopeful, bright OF ye.lIghj or step,v o.
orous atd slcco sful in your pirsnit3.
You u put your liver i'm Gno ton1i-
tion 10y using Green's August Flpwer
the greatest of all medicines ior liv.,
md stomach aud 1t certain cure for dis
pepsia or indigestion. 10 h 3 been n
/ Norito household remedy lnr over
thirty five years. August Flow, rs will
m X yonr liver healthy and active and
thua insure y0u n liberal support OF
"GUC0 Spirits" Trial size, 25c; T. au
lar bottles, 75c. At all druggists.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
MoIent Ahho nolirn.

tits said that the French Abbc Delile
once had in his household n very quick
tempered relative, with whom he some
times had animated disputes and who
sometimes went so far as to throw
books at the able. The abbe must
have been n person of great amiabil-
ity and self control. Once, when q
particularly large and heavy volume
was thrown at him, he caught 1t grace.
fully ard said;
"Niy dear friend, | must beg OF you
to remember that 1 prefer smaller
gifts."~
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
END OE RLrrER EIGur.

"Two physicians had a long and stub
born fight with an ahcess on my right
lung" writes j. F. Hughes of Dupont,
Ga, "and gave me up. Everybody
thought my time had come AS last
ESQ | tried Dr.. Kings New Discov.
ery for Consumption. The benefit | re.
ceived "a striking and / wos on my
feet in q few days. Now Ive Entirely
regained my health" 1t conquers all
coughs, colds and throat and lung trou.
bles. Guaranteed by Laurens Drug Co,
and Palmetto Drug Co. Price so cents
and $l.00. Trial BOTTLES free.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
COSTS NOTHING UNLESS CURED.
A Fair Offer Made by Laurens Drug co,
to all Sufferers from Catarrh.

The Laurens Drug Co. are selling
Hyomei on a plan that has caused con
siderable talk among their customers.
The plan is different from tina. fol
lowed by other remedies. but The rem.
edy is different also This trcatment
for the cure of catarrh has such an IN
usual record OF cures to its credit that
The Laurens Drug Co. offer to refund
the money If 1t does not give the de.
sired benefit. This is certainly one oil
the fairest offers that can be made AID
any one who has ca'arrh and does not
take advantage OF it is doing himself
or herself an injustice.
Do not suffer any longer with tick.
ling. smarting, burning, eye-waterine
troubles that afhict those who have ca
tarrh. Hyomei will cure yon, but il
you should not find it adapted 20 your
case, The Laurens Drug Co. VIII return
your money.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
Read the advertising columns Ct TIL
ADVERTISER.
NOTHING ON THE MARKET
EQUAL TO 1T.

This fact is well known to druggists
oyer5 where, AMI nine out of ten win
give the + cls;omors this preparation
Wnen the best Is asked for. Mr., O5e
Wilmer, a prominent druggist of Jop-
I'M, MO. III q circular TO his customers,
says: There is nothing on the market
~ tne way OF patent me iic'ne which
and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel com.
plants. We sell AMI recommend thiS
preparation. For sale by Laurens Drug
20. aud DR.. b. b. Posey.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
A WARNING TO MOTHERS :,

Too much care caonot be II ed with
snail children dJring the hot wrathe.
OF the summer months tp gu ,rl against
bowel t'oubles. AS rule it, is only nc
cesar TO give the child a dose of cas-
tor oil To c prrect any disorder OF the
bowels. DO not use n substitute, but
give the old-faShioned oil, ana see
that it is fresh, us rancil oil naus,a'es
ard has n ten 'oncy 10 grippe. Ifthis
docs not check the bowels give Cham
b 'rlain's Colo, cholera and Diarrhce !
Remedy and then II dose If castor oil.
and the S ;ase may be checked in It's
lncipiencY and all danger avoid d. The
castor OIL aud tbs remedy should b,
procured ut once and kept ready for in
slant use as soon as the frat indicat on
OF any bowel trouble appears. This is
the most successful treatment known
and may be relied upon with implicit
confidcncs even In cases OF cholera in
fantnm For sale by The Laurens Drug
Co. and DR.. b. P. Pospy,
Prepare your ground thoroughly for
crimson clover. Should be sown in
September.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
Reunion,
Mountville, S. Q.

Tho annual reunion of Company Il.
18th Reg meat S. @. ", and Company
r. Third Battalion will be held ut
Fountain Iun, y. G, on AufuSt 18th i,
1904. CO... Joseph n Brow and other
prominent speakers wilt make address,
IS on the occasion All old soldiers
are invited to come and bring wei
filed baskets. There will be II gime
of base ball in the ~afternoNp. 10 2t
j. ID. MOCK, for com.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
YOUNG AGAIN.

Mr.. j. l. G. ines, Thomasvi'le, said:
CATER recovering from asp IL " fever
my system was run down, and for three
months | did net work ibe first bo'-
lie of DR.. ki0g's IL dney a"d Liver
Remedy set me to DING. | used three
bottles, and am now as stout rs When &"
young mar see The Palm VI Drug
Co. about it.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
All kinds of fruit sean 10 be plentiful
and OF good quality.
THE A

A little thing sometimes results in
death. Thus Il mere scratch, insignif-
cuts Or puny b>!ls have paid the
death penalty. 1t is wise 10 have Buck
lens Arnica Salye ever HANDY. us
the best Salve on earth and viii pre-
vent fatality, when burns, sores, ulcers
and piles threaten. Only % cents at
Laurens Drug Co. and Palmetto Dug
Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
1907
1856
College Of Charleston,
Charleston. =. g.

Letters, Science, II ,g~inferiag. One
scholarship, giving free t%nition, to each
county Of South Carol ma Tuition $40
Board and furnished room in Dormi-
toy. $l0a month. An candidates for
adnission are permitted TO compete for
vacant Boycc scholar-hip5 which pay
500 a year. For catalogue, address
HARRISON RANDOLPH,
PRESIDENT.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
PUTS AN END TO TALL.

a grievous vail otlimcs comes as a
result of unbearable vain from over
taxed orgrnS. Dizz ness, ~back4che,
Liver complaint and Constipation.
But thanks to DR.. Kings New Life
Pills they put an end tD it all. Frey are
gentle, but thorough. Try ih'm Only
% cents. Guaranteed by Laurcns Drug
Co. and Palmetto Drug 90.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
Headache and Neuralgia

Cured by Nervalgine. For sale by
Laurens Drug Co., w. w. Dodson and
all other Druggists.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
IT MADE HIM A

| wish to say % word in praise oil DR..
k'ng's Improved Chill and Fever Ton
ic. | had chills for one year c%ootinu-
ally, and tried all the chiil tones |
could get an also doctOr's prrscrip-
tons, but all failed to cure. Part of
o"e b)ttIe entirely cured me, and navo
not had chil's siuco. | recommend on Y
Kings. TT HOWARD.
sold by Tae Palmetto Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17

Candidates can get ihelr tickets
printed for the Primary ~ TIE An
VERTISER Office.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
SUIOIDE PREYENIED.

The startling nen5 that a
preventive OF suicids had been di,cpv.
cred will interest III my. a ran down
system or dependency inVa riably pre-.
cede suicide and something rs b en
found that will proven, that condition
which makes suicide li4cly, AT tie
first thought OF se'f DESTRUCTION take
Electric BitterS. IL being 4 great tonic
and nervine Will s'rengthea tha nerves
aud build up the $ stem. It's IL great
Stomach, Liver and kidney regulator.
Only so CENTS. Satisfaction guaranteed
by The i.aurens Drug 60. aud Palm.ttc
Drug Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
FURMAN UNIVERSITY, rps sss$ &ssstF

Conreses leading to the degrees of Bachelor OF Arts GO AZ and Master of
Arts IN. Al -
Library, Reading Room. Laboratories. Large AMI Gomfortabi5 Dormitori S
Expenses reduced to Minimum. ~
Next session b gins Sept, Ia. For rooms apply TO Prof III. y. Cook. For
Catalogue O n information, address, Tho Secretary OF the Fncmlv.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
'.B KNIGHT. RE. BABB
ANIGIiF & BABB,
Attorneys at Law.

G6' VIII practice IN AL the state arl
F.d"cal Courts. strict attention To all
husiness |inVrusted 10 them
Odi4e up.i5sirs. S.mmona' BI'lliog
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17

The wife of General Nelson A. Miles
is dead.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17

him, and that any confidence placed In
him Will be scrupulously preserved in
violate. we bespesk for him the sup
port he so richly deserves.
Respectfully,
w. Il. CuLBERTSoN,
Mountyille, S. q.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17
w. Y, BOYD,
Attorney at Law.

Will Practice in all state Courts.
a"cntion given to all busioo.s
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17

HE ADVERTISER job Office cAn exc
cute all Kinds OF job work promptly
and satisfactoriIY.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1904-08-17

courage, in securing the mental prepar-
alton needed for his work, Such cour-
age,such patient and indefatig able per-
severance knows no failure. These are
the qualities which will ever command
e c)gnition at the hands of the people.
The history of his life Is an example
Tor every young man Of ambitious ten
denotes and his success should be an in
SEPARATION to those of limited mcans.
Every position to which be has been
called has been faithfully and honestly
filled, and every duty CoGscientiously
discharged. AS q student he was hon
est, faithful and obedient; as teacher,
kind, thoughtful and just; al lawyer,
fair, s%crupulous and aggressive; as leg.
%islat0r, considerable, economic and wise;
and in all things brave and fearless in
the support of truth and in the defense
of right His gratitude for past favors
Is always proven by his loyalty to the
needs ard wishes of his constituency.
Having known Mr.. Cooper from his
youth and hav ng been his teacher for
some years, as well as associated with
him in other relations, we feel justified
in claiming a knowledge OF his life and
character, and in certifying to the cor
reclncss OF the few facts which we have
tried to present above. This is written.
not with any spirit or intention OF dis
paraging the rightful claims of others,
but to bring the subject of this sketch
before the people In his true light. We
feel sure that Hon. X. a. Cooper is
eminentIy worthy of any consideration
the people may feel disposed to show
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-17
PRISONER LEAVES TRAIN;
GUARD LOOKS UNDER SEATS
Otto Melvin Escapes from Agent
Rafferty, While Being Taken
to Jeffersonville.
PAROLE TWICE BROKEN

Otto Melvin, paroled prisoner. who was
being taken back TO the prison at Jefferson
vile last night by Special Agent w A.
Rafferty,, evidently liked the scenery in and
around Pendleton. When the Big Four
train stopped there at dusk last night he
quietly but quickly arose from his seat be-
form and disappeared with considerable
speed His snoes We're not mates saws the
description to the local police. but this
seemed not TO affect the fugitives speed.
This was the third time that Agent Rafferty,
had escorted Melvin towards the Reforma-
tory. He had confidence in him and had
not handcufed him. When the inspiration
came to the prisoner there was nothing but
the officers alertness to obstruct him For
a moment the man was not missed Then
things began to happen. While the situa-
ton was serious. IL was amusing TO the pas
sengers. Every nook and Granny was
searched. the officer hoping against hope
that his prisoner had not left the train. The
passengers told him that the man had dis
appepared at Pendleton. but he continued 10
search looking under all OF the seats and
in other impossible places. At Lawrence he
this city. asking them to keep a lookout for
the escaped prisoner
Melvin was sent up at the age OF seven
teen, on Dec Is, 1899. from Martin county
for arson, with sentence of from one 10
twenty-one years He was paroled March
9, 1901. and was returned to the prison Dec
Is. 1901. He was again paroled Jan. 2S 1909
and his time should have expired Jan | of
this year. He was not considered a safe
man 10 have at liberty, and was conse-
ouently being returned again