HOUGH, Circuit Judge (after stating the facts as above).
It is a lengthy job to ascertain the legal propositions hidden in the mistakes and misunderstandings that constitute the apostles herein. Decree was given on the pleadings; yet the answer, after admitting everything alleged in the libel, prayed for dismissal. This was in effect a peremptory exception or general demurrer, though we are not aware that such procedure has ever before been attempted. If, however...
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