In re Rome Planing Mill

COXE, District Judge.

This is a proceeding in involuntary bankruptcy, tbe petition having been filed November 1, 1898. An amended petition was filed December 2, 1898, and, the alleged bankrupt having answered, the issues were referred to the referee to ascertain and report: the facts. The matter now comes before the court upon the petitioners’ motion to confirm the referee’s report and upon exceptions filed by tbe alleged bankrupt.

Two acts of bankruptcy are alleged in tbe petition: First. That the alleged bankrupt permitted certain creditors to obtain judgments against it on the 17th day of…