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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04
ORITgtAfyY.

HoUIT.-Sear Harrisburg. Linn county. on
the lst of April. lss1. OF lung fever. Mrs. JEAN
SEr HorLr. wife of Hon. T.. Hoult.
Deceased was born in Fleming county. Ken
lucky. March !. is.a. In the days of her child
hood her father John sommervIiic. emigrntcd
to Edgar county. Illinois. In her twentieth
year she was joined in holy matrimony TO the
husband of her choie". with whom she iivod
and toiied In the duties Of life until the time OF
her death.
soon after her marriage she sought and ob.
taincd interest In IA s;asior's forgivin< love.
ard united with the Presbyterian 20. ~ branch
OF the church. In 1853 the family. with large
circle Of relatives and friends. emigrn;~d to or
cson and ssttied near West Point. Linn county
| where she Immediately presented her ccr,in.
cate of membership. which she had been caro-
fni tn bring with her. tn n congregation then
organized under the pastornte care OF Rev. r.
Robe.
At "A more recent date. having settled In the
village Of Harrisburg. where there was no or
ganixation of her dtnominational choice. she
united with the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church. In the communion Of which she con.
iinued until cailai from her labors on earth TO
her reward In heaven.
All that can b. said 81 the trniy good may be
said Of Sister Hoult-a sincere friend, n faith
| ful Christian. sffcctionnte psife. n gentle
and tender mother. Her last Illness Of four
weeks duration. during which her suffering ai
times very great. were endured with meckncss
and Christian foriitude. Her expressed desire
/ to live was that she might continue n white
longer with her children. who. t seemed "a
her. so greatly needed her soothing care fo'
many years But she has gone In rest with Jc
sus. while the results Of her earnest and un
] -
! us to n similar life of faith and good works.
Who will take her place in the vineyard OF ths
| Lord9
Iamented upon earth. beloved in heaven
happy spirit. hail and farewell. but no. forever
| sweet be thy rest tili He bid thee arise"
W. Il. BISHOP.
j Pastor of C. r. Church Harrisburg
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04
Sperrnatorrhma.

DR.. Doherty has just published an important
pamphlet embodying his own views and expe.
riences in relation to Impotence or virility be-
ing a short treatise on Spermato rrhcea OF Eem-
inal Weakness Nervous and Physical Debility
consequenS on this affection, and other disen-
ses OF the Sexual Organs.
This little work contains information Of the
utmost value to all, whether married Of single,
six centsin postage stamps for retirn b6stage
Address, W. K. DOHEHTY, n. D..
v3n36tf, ~ San Fyauel2osCa
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04

Az IMPROVED MOWER AND REAPER.-whnt-
ever relates To Improvement In Agricultural
implements. must necessarily be Of Interest "a
the farmer everywhere. for labor saving ma
chinery iightens his burden. and chenpens tho
cost of harvesting. and therefore adds To his
store in the end. We are reminded OF this nj
this time. In noticing the fact OF the introduc-
tion al new and improved Moving and Reap
ing machine. To the farmers OF California, by
the old and reliable house of Treadweli Co
This machine fcaIied the ".Etna'1 has had n
great run in the East, and has became very
popular We are pleased To note the fact OF its
Introduction on this Coast.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04
NOTICE.

rE>iiE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE ALBANY
II * San.infB Water Ditch or Canal Com.
pany nre requested to meet at their office In the
March. is7a. ut O'Clock y. IN. for the purpose
OF increasing tho capital stock OF safd com.
pnhy, and attending To Other IHportont busi.
ness for the company. i full attendance Is rc.
questcd. J.. EI.kfSS, President.
nd5t!.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04
To ('orrespondents.

Patients residing in any part OF the State.
however distant, who may desire the opinion
and advice of DIR. Doherty in their respective
cases. and who think proper to submit a writ.
ten statement of such, in preference to holding
personal interview, are respectfully assured
sacred.
II the case be fully and candidly described,
as instructions for diet, regimen and the gen
eral treatment OF the case tincluding the rome
diesl, will be forwarded without delay, and in
such manneras to convey no idea of the
purport OF the letter or parcel so trnnsmitted.--
Consultation by letter or otherwise. FREE
Permanenc cure guaranteed or no pay.
Address, w. K. DOHERTY, M. D..
San Era ncscn Gal
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04

5tO$2O XII sis..e. say Aseats e Working xaPsa pso!
n. Q, ~ either sex. young or old make more
mo 1cy at work Tor us In their spare moments.
or al. the time. than mt anything else. Particu-
lars fr.. address e. Stinson & Co... Portland.
MnIne ySnsyl.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04

How many have regretted that ''they did
not take IL in time" How easily those lives
might have been saved for future usefulness,
for WIsTAg's BAIsAA or WILD CHERRY, u
remedy Of half crntury's standing. cures
coughs. colds. whooping-cough, and bronchitis.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04

For AssAvLT.-The boy, Indian
Frank, who was indicted for as
sault, was last Saturday tried in
the Circuit Court and convicted of as
sault only. He was sentenced to his
little lava bed in the county jail for
ten dsys-
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04

FAIR AND FEsTIvAL.-The men,
bers of the Erodelphian Society will
hold an apron and fancy fair, with re-
freshments, at Vancleve's HalI, this
evening, Aprii4. Admission, 25cepts.
All are invited to attend.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04

RETURNED.-Capt. Harper has re-
turned from San Francisco with n COM
plete invoice of goods suitable for this
market-having exercised, in their
selection, that peculiar good taste
for hich he has become ccu-
spicuous among our merchants. The
stock is full in all the lines of ladies'
dress goods, gents ready made cloth
ing, hats and caps, boots and shoes,
ETC., etc. and the firm of Harper & Co.
will sell them at prices to suit the
times. Call and see them.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04

r. CHEADLE shipped by "Ajaxn
1920 dozen eggs. He is in receipt of
an invoice of new goods to which we
direct the attention of the public. He
is an enterprising and reliable business
man with whom it is a pleasure to
trade. See new ad. elsewhere.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04
THE HARRISBURG HOMICIDE


Yesterday at p. NJ, the trial of Elias
Keeney for killing VIM. Pelton at Har-
risburg on January sist, came on. and
the following gentlemen were empan-
neled as the jurors: S. W. Crowder,
Jos. Moist, Ellis Knox. Jason Wheeler,
]. NJ. Churchill, Silas Haight, Martin
Luper, J. r. Smith, Lewis Cox, Jacob
Nye. S. Dawson, Jesse Archibald. The
examination of witnesses for the pros
ecution was still in progress last night,
and as there are something near seven
ty-fiye witnesses suhpmnaed in the
case, the trial will probably occupy the
rest fthe week. The case eXcites uni
versal interest in this community, and
the vast auditorium of the court room
is constantly crowded with spectators,
straining every faculty to take in the
details of the testimony. Mr.. Helm
assists District Attorney Humphrey in
the prosecution, and Messrs. Dryden,
Whitney, Williams and Strahan ap-
pear for the defense.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04
NCulOOL ELECTION.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
" annual school meeting of School District
No. y. Linn county Oregon. Will be held at the
District School House on
Monday, tie Th day Of 1prii, 1878,
mt O'Clock T.. NJ. for the purpose Of ciccting
one director Tor three years, and one Clerk for
one year: also 10 levy tax for the support Of
schools for tho ensuing year. and 10 levy u tax
10 repair the school house and fix tho grounds
or said district md such other business as
mny come before the meeting.
a. n. ARNOLD,
n3Jw2. Clerk Of school Dist No.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04

CHAMPIONS OF THE RED Cross
DIR. Merrick, d. G. c. for Oregon and
Washington Territory, instituted at
Junction city on the evening of the 2sth
inst.7 Lee encampment No II, c. r. C..
The following persons were elected as
officers: J. J. Johnson, e.; Miss f..
ODonnol J. c.; A. L. Drisco r. S.;
V. Kratz F. s.; j. A. Hodgins t.; n.
B. Marshall C. H.; John Colvart L. G.;
w. Guthrie o. G.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04

ALBANY ScIENTIsTs.-It is said that
some of the bright young men of AL
bany, who go to see the girls, have
adopted new and novel method of
getting kisses. They assert, on the
authority of scientific writers, that
the conclusion produced by kiss will
cause the fame of the lamp to flicker,
and easily induce the girls to expert
ment i'm the interest of science. The
first kiss or two the partiess watch the
flame to see if it fiickers, but soon be-
come so interested in the experiment
as to let it flicker if it wants to.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04

I CLEAR THE TRAcK.-People in
wagons should remember that street
crossings are for pedestrians. Some
folks stop with their wagons on the
crossings, and indulge in chat with
somebody, and the footman can take
his choice between awaiting the pleas
ure of the occupant, crawling under
the wagon, climbing over or walking
around.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04
TO THE AFFLTCTED.

nR. W. X. DoHERrY RETURNS HIS SIN
NJ cere thanks To his numerous patients for
their patronage, and would take this oppOdu-
nifty TO remind them that he continues to CON-
suit at his Institute for the cure OF chronic dis
eases OF the I.ungs. Liver, Kidneys. Digestive
diseases, viz: syphilis In all It's forms and sta
ges, Seminal Weakness, and all the horrid con-
sequences OF self-abuse. Gonorrhpa. elect,
Structures. Nocturnal and Diurnal emissions,
Sexual Debility. Diseases OF the Back and
Loins. Inflammation OF the Bladder and Kid
neys. etc, ETC., and he hopes that his long ex.
perience and successful practice will continue
10 insure him a share OF public patronage. BY
the practice of many years In Europe and the
United States. he Is enabled TO apply the most
cases of all kinds He cures without mercury.
charges moderate, treats his patients in a cor
rect and honorable way. and has references of
respectability an. high standing in society
All parties consul ling him by letter or other
wise, will receive The best and gentlest treat
ment. and implicit secrecy.
To. Females.
When n female Is In trouble. or afflicted with
disease. rs weakness of the back and limbs,
pain In the head, dimness OF sight. loss OF
muscular power. palpitation of the heart. irri.
liability, nervousI ess. extreme urinary difficult
ties, derangemen', OF digestive functions, gen.
eral debility. va ginitis, all diseases Of the
womb, hysteria, sterilty, and all other disea-
ses peculiar to fer males; she should go or write
at once to the Gel abrated female doctor, w. X.
Doherty, at his Medical Institute and consult
tor Is effecting more cures than any other phys
ician In the Sta te of California. Let no false
delicacy prevent you. but apply Immediately
pref premature l deaf h. All Married Ladies whose se
delicate health or other circumstances prevent
an increase in their families, should write OF
call at DIR. W. L. Doherty's Medical Institute
and they will r. ,ceive every possible relief and
help.a The Doctors offices are so arranged that
he can be consulted without fear OF observation
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04
NOTICE.

VSHE ACCOUNTS OF RICHARD NJ. POW
IL ers and VIM. W. Benjamin., blacksmiths.
will be found In the office of the undersigned,
next door above the Bee Hive Store. Persons
indebted are requested to call and settle with
out further notice. H. +. SAYRS.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04

Miss Lizzie Domes, of Napa; Call,
thinks her father, j. J. Domes, is in
Oregon and wants to know certain
Exchange.
Yes, her father is in this.city and is
a superior mechanic and: one of our
best citizens,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04

The St. Charles is popular hotel
under Bro. Du Bots management.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04

II runs like "a Prairie FiroI We will say
OF DIR. WALKEn's VINEGAR BirTERs that II
runs like prairie fire. The fame OF the great
Temperance tonic Is. however but poorly cx-
cmpiifcd by this figure OF speech: for n prairie
FIRE runs only In one direction. whereas the rep
utation OF the Bitters spread toward all points
OF the compass with equal rapidity. We do not
believe there Is square mile Of inhabited
territory In the civilized portion OF tho United
States. where this meritorlous preparation is
not pprcciated. II any theoretical gentleman
thinks he is prepared to show that there is
nothing In IT," we advise his 10 go To the
Prairie States. To the Mississippi Valley. IN the
deitas of the Southern rivers. to New England.
In fact. anywhere within the limits OF "UHcic
Sans real estate" and vcntilatc his Views.
by 40 doing. he can raise henrticr and more
general laugh than has ever yet shaken the
side of nm intelligent people. Persons who
lhnvc been cured can't help laughing Mt other
Epeople who tell them that the medicine which
saved their lives IL IA fai urc.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04
Beware Of Counterfeitsl
InR MnSES' SIR JtMgs Cd.FKHs

WVU IWOOIO FEHALE PILLS
are e1fsnsfrsiv corsTEsrEfTEp. DfshoHssf Drug
fsfs eadsapoF 10 sefhe eopnke.slB 10 make greater
prodis. TA< genuine hare the name af oh NJ oscs
each pdekage. All ofrs scorfiess ihnffaffsns.
The oEsrtsE pills are unfaiing In the cure Of all
those painful and dangerous diseases 20 which tho
female constitaton is subject. They u,odSrais all
cx1ssses aud remove all distractions, from what
TO MARRIED LADIES.
they arc partIeniafiy suited. They viii IN short
time bring on tho monthly period with regularity;
and although yety powerful contain nothing hurt.
faI 10 tbs constitution. In all Of Nervous and
spinal Affections, Pains In tbs Back and Limbs,
fatigue on slight ex1rtion. Paptatlon OF the Heart
Mysteries and whites. thay will effect cure when
each package givo Mi eiisr.ions and adyie~. o.
will bs sent FREQ 70 ell writing for them. sealed
ffom observation
N. BIN ali eases where the csxrrsH esnnot bo
obtained. One Dollar enclosed To the Sole Proprts.
t1r, JOB MOSES. - Cortisidt g.. New York, will
insure o bottle OF tho genuine. containing fity
Pills, by return mail, securely ssaisd from any
tuo tsf- af fs.S
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the GREAT FRENCH REMEDY.
DELAMARREs sPECIRIc IILLs. I

No att Rns Lombard. Paris.
Thsss rfls are highly recommended 81 the entire
Medical faeuify Of France th1 very best remedy
In All cases Of o(Ep~rma,nryhra. Seminal weak
nsss Nightly. Daily Of Premature Emissions: Sex
nal weakness OF fsspofeney: Weakness arising from
secret Habits and uzi Kroesses. efths
Genital Organs: Weak Spins: Deposits In the Urine.
aud ali tbs shasfy train Of Diseases arising NON
ovaruss OF Ereessss. They When all cshsrresn;
siiss fail Pamphlet Of Advice IN each boz OF viz
BE- sent Fres 90 any address Price 81 per hex.
8snt by mail sscareiv rosa al osserrsffos on
reesip< Of price. OSCAR q. MOSES. - CoHTLAxpf
sT. SHv Yosx. Solo Gsnersi Agent fos AEnsTieA-
L. Z. HiIl d son. Agents ai Albany.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04

TERRIBLE FIRE AT CoRvALLis.-
On last Saturday morning, little be-
fore daylight, the City Hotel, of Cor
Wallis, was burned down, and Mr.. John
Murray of Junction city was burned
up in the building. Deceased was the
brother of Edward Murray, proprietor
of the Exchange Hotel of this city
He was also father-in-law of A. r.
Nc cCbnnell, landlord of the burnt ho-
tel. Other parties-including Mr.. Nc
Connell and his family-had but just
time to escape from the burning build
ing in their scanty night robcs. The
fire was SO far progressed when dis
covered that all of those occupying
upstairs apartments were compelled to
jump from the windows In order to
save themselves. 1t is thought the
unfortunate Mr.. Murray was suffocated
in the smoke while attempting to reach
a window from which to escape. The
fire is supposed to have originated in a
lamp-room in the center of the build
ing. Adjoining buildings were saved
by extra exertions of the fire depart
ment, without much damage. Loss
estimated Mt $1,000; insured for 81, 500.
RETURNED.-In the list of passen-
gers by the Ajax from San Francisco
we notice the name of a. Wheeler of
the firm of A. Wheeler & Co. at Shedd.
Mr. Wheeler has been engaged for
sometime in selecting goods for the
store at Shedd; and those who are
accustomed to visit the establishment
need not he told that the stock will
be found full in all its departments.
The new members of the firm have
brought large addition to the capital
and we shall look to see correspond
ing increase in the stock and business.
For THE LADIEs.-If "a thing of
beauty is a joy forever" Mrs. s. A.
Johns, Albany's fashionable milliner,
has store full of perpetual happiness
in the line of hats, bonnets, ribbons,
laces, collars, artificial flowers, and all
else that go to make up a complete
lady of the period. Her Spring styles
of hats are especially attractive-the
"Forest City" being an exquisite pat
tern, and the "Grand Duchess the
ne pi,s ultra of "agony." Don't forget
to call early and get the cream of her
selections.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04

ALBANY boasts of a young man so
timid that he cannot look needle in
the eye. Many young ladies are
troubled with similar fears when they
can get any one else to do their sew
iDpI
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04

In THE DAYS OF FoRTY-NINE.-
Tally's Temperance Billiard Hall is
the center of attraction at the present
time, and the crowds which congre-
gate there every evening, to read,
gossip, smoke and patronize the
fascinating game of billiards, forcibly
reminds Cur "Argona uts'' of mining
camp resorts in the days of of 40.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04


CouRr BusfN ss..-Foliowlng business had
been disposed OF up to the End:
A. q. King VS.. James McDowell PARTITION
Settled.
q. Fox & Bros. ys. J. u. Ifurd; to forcciosc
mortgage. Judgment for pl'R.
Samuel Levy ct. nj. w James Riley ct. al.
suit In equity decree for defts.
James Chambers VS.. II. u. Polly; TO recover
money; Judgment for p'fr.
G. NJ. Cartwright ys. J. IL. Marks; action "a
recover money; demurrer sustained.
John Snallman vs.. Sampson 7. Powell par
tition decree granted.
John Parker and Allen Parker w. b. T. Ioilis
suit In equity to foreclose mortgage; Judgment
for pl'ffs.
NJ. j. Nudge VI. VIM. JMcCailcstcr. Judg
mcnt for pi'r.
state w. Levi Livingstone. Indicted FOL
counterfeiting. Not true bill
Same W.. Charles Brown. indicted for grn nd
larceny. Continued.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04
RELIEF m TEN MINUTES

BRYAN's PULM0NIC wAPERs
Cure Cornas. Cotps. ASTHMA. BnoSoufTts. Eonn
TanoAI. HoAassssts. DIFFICULT BsnArafac. L.
ctrfEsr Cossrnrytos Axp Lrso ptsntsHs. They
have no taste Of medicine. and any child sin take
thsfn. Thousands have beea restored TO health that
had before drspaired. Te.timony r4tsn in hunarsds
Price 33 cent: Per beg. yon aosks' frsvr's-
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04

BILLIARD MATINEEs.-We under
stand Mr.. Talley of the temperance
billiard hall, designs closing his doors
one day out of every week to all per-
sons save ladies accompanied by their
gentlemen escorts. This is to give our
lady friends an oppurtunity to learn
all about this fascinating game. In
other words, "Billiard matinees" is
the latest.
A FINE ARTIsT.-Mr. Margrat is
unquestionably superior painter.
His specimens of carriage, sign and
card painting will compare favorably
with the work of any other artist on
the coast. He designs painting some
of our fine valley and mountain scenery
as soon as the weather will permit oi
outdoor work,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04

A SEVERE LESSoN.-A young hood
lum of this city was last week arrested
for disturbing religious services at the
NJ. E. Church, on the previous Sabbath
evening, by whispering, laughing,
moving about, ETC., and upon trial and
conviction in Squire Carothers' Court.
was fined SIS and costs, in default of
which he was sent to the county Jail.
After he had remained over night in
the i'hotel de cross-bars" his friends
paid his fine and secured his release.
Rev. c. ". Shaw was the prosecuting
witness. Squire Carothers seems to
be healthy peace Commissioner in
these cases oe hoodlumism. 1t is to be
much regretted that young boys should
disgrace their parents and offend peace
able church goers in this way, and we
trust this wholesome lesson will he a
warning to this youth as well as TO
Others who have heretofore been equal
~ as bad, if not worse than himself.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04

A SAD DEATH.-Miss Sarah Sender,
a neice of Mr. Sternberg, of this city,
died at his residence last Monday, after
a few days illness. Only a few short
weeks ago her troth was plighted to
Mr. Isaac Senders, of Junction city,
and the bans had been duly published
in conformity to the Israelitish custom
The young couple were to have been
united in holy wedlock about the
middle of the current month; but cruel
death has snatched the fair maiden
from her lovers embrace and made her
nuptial couch the narrow sepulchre.
On Tuesday morning the bereft bride
groom and other friends accompanied
the remains of the deceased maiden I'd
Portland where they were inferred ac1
cording to the ancient rites of Israe-
litish burial.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04

GUESS NoT.-The Oregoninn will
have to locate these jokes somewhere
else, they are not applicable to this
latitude: IA Linn county farmer
laughed himself almost to death, not
long ago, to see chicken thief try to
climb fence with his knees full of
buckshot"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-04-04

THE RAILROAD CAsEs.-A civil
action which attracted great deal OF
attention at the present term of Circuit
Court, was that of Ben. Holladay
against various parties in this city and
Harrisburg, for the collection of sub
scriptions made by defendants in con-
sideration of the completion of the rail-
road TO Albany and Harrisburg. The
suit was conducted on the part of the
plaintiff by E. C. Bronough, and on
the part of the defendants by Messrs
Helm, Strahan, Johns and Tandy. The
defendants filed demurrer to plain
tiff's complaint, upon which able and
exhaustive arguments were made by
opposing counsel, and his honor, Judge
Bonham, after taking the case under
advisement for several days, overruled
the demurrer of defendants, which
is a virtual opinion in favor of the Ie-
gality of plaintiffs claims