Petition of the United States in Re Nineteen Barges and Four Towboats

Argued on Return to Rule Nov. 19 and 20, 1923.

Decided Dec. 10, 1923.

The Attorney General and Mr. Lon O. Hocker, of St. Louis, Mo., for the United States.

Messrs.

Joseph T. Davis and Douglas W. Robert, both of St. Louis, Mo., for respondents.

Mr. Justice McKENNA delivered the opinion of the Court.