To compel the allowance of 'certain claims made by a sheriff for the service of a- warrant, void upon its face, and for travel fees on writs which were not served.

Denied April 16, 1878.

*1555The board refused to receive or consider ex parte affidavits.

Held, that the board might receive such affidavits, but was ■entitled tó legal evidence, if required by them; that there was no statute allowing fees for travel except in case of service, and that the return of the board was conclusive.