FOREWORD

This is an exact photo-reproduction of an original copy of the

DECISIONS

of the

COMMISSIONER

of

PATENTS

Volume 1899

As a copy of the original is practically unobtainable, this volume is offered to enable law libraries to complete their collection of government publications.

The edition has a limited printing.

Buffalo, N.Y. January, 1947

DENNIS & CO., INC.

DECISIONS

OF THE

COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS

AND OF

UNITED STATES COURTS

IN

PATENT AND TRADE-MARK CASES,

TOGETHER WITH

A DECISION OF THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR IN REGARD TO HIS
JURISDICTION OVER THE COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS.

COMPILED FROM VOLS. 86. 87, 88, AND 89 OF THE OFFICIAL
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES PATENT
OFFICE ISSUED DURING THE YEAR

1899

WASHINGTON:

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE.