2. Until the title of an entryman is completed the laws of the United States control; but after completion the and becomes immediately subject to state legislation. McCune v. Essig, 199 U. S. 382.

3. Even if the United States could impress a peculiar character upon land within a State after parting with it, it would only be clearly expressing it in a statute, which has not been done. Wright v. Morgan, 191 U. S. 55.

4. A state law that after completion of the entryman's title the property becomes community property is not like a contract for sale to a third party; but is consistent, and not in conflict, with the provisions of the act of March 3, 1891, prohibiting alienation of homestead entries.

5. The highest court of the State of Washington hav ing held that immediately on completion of title of an entryman the property becomes community property, and that on the death of the wife after such completion her children have an interest therein, this court follows that decision.

292 Fed. Rep. 854; 121 C. C. A. 212, affirmed.

DIGEST OF DECISIONS ON SPECIAL TOPICS OF THE LAW DURING THE MONTH.

Appeal-Bankruptcy. The general rule that parties against whom a joint judgment or order is rendered must join in an appeal is applicable in bankruptcy proceedings. Matter of Dandridge and Pugh. Just decided by C. C. A.

Bankruptcy. In a case of involuntary proceeding in bankruptcy, where insolvency is one of the issues, the adjudication is conclusive against all persons interested in the estate, or having had dealings with him, that the

bankrupt was insolvent at the time of the commission of the act of bankruptcy alleged. Lazarus vs. Eagen, 206 Fed. 518.

Bankruptcy.--Where a receiver of an insolvent corporation is appointed by a state court, and within four months the corporation is adjudged a bankrupt, the state court has jurisdiction to allow the receiver's account and to fix the compensation for his services and for those of his attorney. In re Board of Directors of Suburban Const. Co., 143 N. C. S. 363.

Bankruptcy.Where a firm has committed an act of Lankruptcy, the personal estate of an undisclosed partner is subject to administration in such proceeding, whether he is insolvent or not. In e Samuels and Lesser, 207 Fed. 195.

Courts Powers-Disbarment.-The power of a court to disbar an attorney should be exercised with great caution, but there should be no hesitation in exercising it when it clearly appears that it is demanded for the protection of the public. In re Grafins, 88 Alt. 429.

Divorce and Alimony.-In a decree of divorce brought about by the fault of the husband and where the wife was less able to work than in former years, and where the accumulations of property had been secured by their joint labor, it was not error to decree the wife one half of it as her permanent alimony. Van Gortler vs. Van Gorder, 129 P. 220.

Liability for Infection.--One without knowledge of the existence of glanders in a horse, and who places him. in a barn that may have to be destroyed after its ocenpancy by the infected horses, is not liable to the owner of the barn for its value should the barn be destroyed. Farrar vs. Peterson, 133 Pac. 594.

EDITORIALS.

We most sincerely regret to inform our readers that the well known Hon. Roy Hoffman of Chandler, one of the leading lawyers of the State, met a great loss a few days since. While attending a social entertainment on Christmas eve, his magnificent home with all its contents was destroyed by fire, a loss estimated at not less than $25,000. Besides the elegant furnishings of his home, his literary library, doubtless many keep-sakes that money cannot restore, and valuable works of art, that a gentleman of his taste would have were a complete loss. The unfortunate occurrence will be deplored by thousands of his friends who sympathize with him and his estimable family in this sore trial.

The Barren May Bear Fruit.-A most unusual basis for a new trial is developed in Anshutz v. Louisville Ry. Co., 154 Southwestern Reporter, 13, which may be either a reflection on the wisdom of the science of medicine and surgery or simply the prowess of woman to baffle all. In April, 1910, Lillian Anshutz, a young married woman 23 years of age, was injured while a passenger on a railroad car. At the time of the accident she was enceinte, and shortly thereafter there was born to her a boy baby. In April, 1911. she was taken to a hospital, where a surgical operation was performed upon her, at which time it is shown by several physicians and surgeons who were present that there was removed from her body both Fallopian tubes, the whole of the left ovary, and part of the right ovary. Thereafter ehe sued the railroad company. Previous to the trial the court appointed a surgeon to examine the woman as to the nature and extent of her injuries. On the trial the physicians and surgeons testified as to the nature of the operation, and, in addition, that by reason thereof Mrs. Anshutz was made barren and could never have another child. They further stated

that there had developed a tumor in her abdomen, that would sooner or later necessitate still another, and possibly more serious operation. The physician appointed by the court testified, in substance, to the same thing. The jury rendered a verdict for $7,000 for the plantiff. Defendant asks for a new trial-for wonders will never cease: On the third day of June, 1912, Mrs Anshutz gave birth to another boy baby. "Welcome infant,' said the railroad company; "and now we should have a new trial, for it has been proven, out of court, that the woman is not barren and that what was said to be a tumor was in fact a fœtus, and, instead of a future operation which would endanger her life, nature has asserted itself and brought about the usual satisfactory results without permanent injury, notwithstanding it was proven otherwise in court, and must have had controlling influence upon the jury in fixing the amount of the recovery." The Court of Appeals of Kentucky holds that the railroad company is entitled to a new trial because of this newly discovered evidence, in part saying: "No reflection is intended upon the physicians and surgeons who testified. Either there was some strange or unaccountable mistake, or one of those freakish things in nature has happened which are so rare as that they are said by scientific people to be impossible.

Virginia Law Register.

When a dressing us for any document or any matter that requires an answer, do not fail to inclose postage stamps Answers run into money during each year.

Tulsa, the magic city of Oklahoma, is not only magic for oil men, but for lawyers also. It contains many of the ablest lawyers in the State. Among the leading is the firm of Messrs Aby & Tucker. This firm only a short time since realized as fees in one case the sum of $36,000. Messrs Aby & Tucker aside of the fact that they are both firstclass lawyers, are hard workers, have been in the field a good while and are familiar with business conditions as well as the law practice.

THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.

Many of the lawyers of this district long for a new deal. The district has many able men both democratic and republican, but the district is democratic under normal conditions. Among the available candidates, perhaps threefourths of the lawyers are talking for a most excellent man-Hon. N. E. Sharp, the former County Judge of Cleveland County. The expression is that Judge Sharp made a model County Judge; filled the office two consecutive terms and that his record was one of the best in. the State. It is argued that Judge Sharp's character for integrity, sobriety and all the elements of true manhood is unsurpassed. He has many friends and no enemies and his nomination and election would lend dignity to the office.

Hon. Gustave A. Erixion, one of the leading Oklahoma lawyers, while located in Guthrie, has not only an extensive practice over the State but a far-searching one over a number of states. His familiarity with the details of corporation practice secures him more remunerative practice than any citizen of Logan County supposes, or even the local Bar estimates. All that enters his office, at once recognize that he is a prosperous' lawyer--but like some other men not accurately estimated by those at his home city-verifying the old adage that, "Every prophet has honor save in his own country." He has important and desirable cases in all the surrounding states; and has just returned from Chicago and St. Louis, where he has disposed of several cases where the fees are more than some make in a year.