Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1897, for the State of Iowa,

BY GEORGE L. DOBSON, SECRETARY OF STATE,

In the office of the Librarian of Congress, Washington, D. C.

JUDGES OF THE SUPREME COURT

DURING THE TIME OF THESE REPORTS.

JOSIAH GIVEN, DES MOINES, Chief Justice.
JAMES H. ROTHROCK, CEDAR RAPIDS.
L. G. KINNE, DES MOINES.

GIFFORD S. ROBINSON, SIOUX CITY.
H. E. DEEMER, RED OAK.

CHAS. T. GRANGER, WAUKON.

OFFICERS OF THE COURT.

MILTON REMLEY, Iowa CITY, Attorney General.

C. T. JONES, WASHINGTON, Clerk.

BENJ. I. SALINGER, MANNING, Reporter.