COUCH-GRASS

(Triticum repens), tough, many-rooted plant; grows well in soil and makes moderate hay, but sandy oftener becomes a weed. 3° 19’ B.), village, Aisne, France; ruined feudal castle (XIII. cent.), now state property. 1903), American lawyer and publicist, b. New York City. He graduated at Columbia University in 1850 and three years later began the practice of law. He speedily attained eminence, and his reputation as an authority on international law caused him to be chosen as counsel or member of many important international commi ions. He represented the United States as counsel before the Bering Sea ‘Tribunal of Arbitration in 1892 and was a member of the Venezuel a Boundar y Commi ion in 1896, For many years he represented. the interests of the French Government fn the United States. His services were recognized by decorations from France, Italy and Venezuela. His publications include International Law, The Rights of Ships, 1895; and Addre es, Historical Political-Sociological, 1905.