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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-19
The Bruce Counterfelllng Case.

WEsrFiErD, Vt, April H. 1876.
NesNs Editors In a late issue Of your paper
under tie head Of Counterfeter Arrested, after
giving an account Of the arrest and trial etc. and
saying that the note to Fisher, Cotton & Kinson
was not due, which Is not exactly so, the note be-
ing on demand, ouproceed to say "1herespond-
ont has lived in the vicinity Of Montpelier for
many years, and has always sustained a good rep
utation was well known to many Of our mer-
chants and citizens, who are Justly surprised at
the disclosures Of the past few days" You then
proceed to say that upon inquiry suspicious Of
Bruce's passing counterfeit money have been en-
tertained by some for some considerable time,
and that his arrest has been predicted by several
people, that he has been sladowed for the last
few months, etc
Now we would like to know who the wise ones
arc, and where Bruce has been shadowcd "
Perhaps they are the ones that know something
about the counterfeit money in Montpelier that
Bruce did not pass. Mr. Bruce is a man that has
been very attentive TO his farm and stock, being
from home but very little since he moved into this
place, one year ago last December, where he has
since lived and by fair and honorable dealing,
has gained many friends, who were thunder
struck at his arrest We do not wish to screen
Mr.. Bruce, if he is guilty nor do we like to have
our citizens scandalzed by wiseacres, who have
no better business than casting shadows and max
ing predictions We think it more likely that in
stead OF his being connected with gang Of coun-
teffeters, be is the victim Of one.
We send the above communication, requesting
its publication in the VERMONT WArcinlAN, in
justice to Mr.. Bruce.
Signed by j. L. Bell c. T. Bell T. 5. Miller,
Nathan Souther Wilbur Sonther W. b. Dodge,
II. b Parker, George W Parker, c. T. Fowler, d.
+ Curtis, W +. Curtis, H. A. Richardson, Albert
+. Harding, Edison Kinney, l.. Il. Welman, l.. o.
Cox nearest neighbour A. L. Brown, W L. Boyn-
ton, NJ. C. Bedell, G, d, Lockwood, c. A. Aiken,
o, s. Miller, Edison Farman, D, T Boynton, James
~ Clark, Silas Hill, n. c. Iloyt, NJ. c. Hitchcock,
D. II. Gilman, G. W. Whitcher, c. II, Bart, A.
snodgrass, I, Trumpass, c W. Bryant A. S. Mil
Ter, 5. d. Underhill, l. II, Cheney, W. W. Wood.
q. II. Buck, f. IT, Miller, L. X. Amy, D. T.
Wright, o. Winslow A. J, Miller, J. L. Bullard,
Calvin Reed and Harry Wand, citizens Of this
community
We gladly give AN insertion to the above, though
we fail to see that it mod6es, to any great extent
what we published in our issue of the 9TH instant
Our information came from parties who knew
III .Ias. I'm
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-19

Tnr House amendment to the bill for the
admission Of New Mexico fixes June, 1877,
as the time for the election 10 ratify the Con.
stitution. This will deprive New Mexico of
a voice in the Presidential election next fail.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-19

MIR. &. T.. MEAcn, Of shelburn, a recent gradu-
ate Of the University Of Vermont, has become one
Of the editors Of the Vermont Fpmcr
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-19
BApcocK AoAS INDICTED.

Poor Babcock has again been indicted as a
criminal, and must stand trial a second time. This
time not for any connection with whiskey frauds
but for completely in the safe burglary. The
grand jury Of the district has to-day returned
indictments against Gen. Babcock, Richard IIar-
rington, Nettleship, Whiting and Miles the Barre
bank burglar Babcocl at once appeared in com
pany with Ex-Governor Shepherd, who went on
his bail bond as security in the sum Of ten thou
sand dollars. Bench warrants are issued for an
except Miles, who will be allowed to stay out his
fourteen years sentence unmolested The story
told by Miles in relation to the safe burglary is
pronounced by Gen. Babcock as an Infamous lie
from beginning to end far as 1t relates to him.
Babcock says he never saw the man in his life
had no such conversation with him and Mr. Har-
rngton as he speaks OF, and did not meet him on
the train to New York II Is to be hoped that the
real truth OF this conspiracy may now be made
known and the guilty parties, whoever they may
be, punished
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-19

Senator Edmunds on Wednesday presented
the petition Of L. NJ. Wright and sundry other
citizens Of Vermont, praying for a repeal OF the
bankrupt law also, the memorial OF Alfred Robar
and large number Of other citizens OF Vermont,
who were soldiers and are now on the pension list
demonstrating against any change Of the present
system Of paying pensions through pension agents
near their homes. The latter was referred to the
select committee on the civil service.
The House is still at work at the appropriation
bill, and 1t Is now stated that that shall be the
main topic OF discussion at both day and night
sessions, until 1t is concluded aud sent 10 the
Senate.
PERSONAL
Judge Poland, OF Vermont, arrived In the city
to-day, accompanied by his wife and has rooms
at the fsbitt House Sol.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-19
Our Washington Letter.

WASHINGTON, ID. C., April 10, 1876
Mssrs. Editors:-The investigating committees
Of the House are beginning to simmer down to
matters of very little Importance, although two or
three Of them are liable to keep going for some
time yet. Those that have furnished the strong
est elements of news have been the committees ON
war expenditures and foreign affairs The latter
has thoroughly investigated Gen Scheneks con-
nection with the Emma Nine and shows to the
country that he is entirely innocent Of fraud or
knowledge Of fraud in the matter, and that the
whole investigation was based upon a sham pre-
tense, and, consequently, resulted in a farce
The war expenditures committee has resulted in
the evidence regarding Belknap and others con-
cerned in the post traderships, and testimony re-
.arding whisl1ey frauds Belknap is to appear
before the Senate, which sits as a court Of i'm
parchment on Monday, and, through his counsel.
asks a delay Of two weeks in which to prepare his
case, which it is expected will be granted It is
said that Belknap is confident that he cannot he
convicted, and is perfectly confident of being
cleared of all criminal intent la the matter Of the
post tnderships one Of the most beautiful eff
fects OF
THE BOGUS INVESTIGATIONS
above named, is the condition Of the witnesses who
have been summoned To Washington to testify
before the committees. They have come from the
far West, the frontier the hills OF New England,
and from the sunny South" They come with the
hope OF reward urging them 10 the task. Some Of
them come for the very purpose Of collecting the
money they were to get in this way. Now they
are astounded to find that there is no money with
which to pay them. They must wait for an APP
preparation, which is very indefinite thing
There is already over hundred thousand dollars
promised from the contingent fund Of the House,
and in view Of the cutting down Of the appropria-
tons in the House, the Senate may retaliate by
insisting that the contingent fund Of the House
be named at It's usual standard, ON the ground
that the Senate is not responsible for debts in
CURED by members Of the House without author
ity from the House A restaurant keeper on the
avenue Is buying up the witnesses vouchers at
a discount of from ten to twenty-five per cent
while the cent per cent men are very numerous
about the Capitol, busy shaving notes Tor the
" witness ring"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-04-19

We gladly giyean insertion to the above, though
we fail to that it modifies to any great extent,
what we published in our issue of the 9Th instant.
Our information came from parties who knew
whereof they spoke, and we shall be greatly sur
prised if there are not further developments in
the case OF interest to the public.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28
NirVana Items.
NIRyAMA. Dec

NIRvAMA, Dec. %, 1875.
EDITOR STAR:-Mrs. l.. Spraguc and
children have gone to Vermontville,
Eaton county, OIL visit to friends and
relatives. f' JttH
N. I. Terry and family returned Dec.
Goth from a visit to Maple Rapids.
Our District School Is thriving. The
average attendance Of scholars is about
.. The school Is under the supervi.
sion Of Miss Bobb, Of Three Rivers.
G. w. Winters has seven teams en-.
gagged drawing logs to v. e. and F. ID.
Lacy's mills. He has contract for
putting I'm 1000, 900 feet.
On Dec. 10th, while J. Moses was
drawing logs for G. w. Winters, and
the team going down little hill south
of town, the traces became vnhitched,
the sled crowded forward on the team,
and then struck some sand, checking
the speed and throwing him in front
of the runners and dragging him some
distance and severely hurting his side
and hip. II was n narrow escape from
losing his life.
Good sleighing here
REPr RIICNN.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28
Sensible Advice,

You are asked every day through the
columns of newspapers and by your
STA and Liver complaint that you know
nothing about, you get discouraged
spending money with but little success.
Now to give you satisfactory proof that
GREENS AUGUST FLOWER will cure
you of Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint
with all its effects, such as sour stom-
ach, Sick Headache, Habitual Costive-
ness, PalpitatiOn of the Heart, Heart
burn, Water brash, coming up of food
after eating, low spirits, &C., we ask
you to go to your Druggist, A. M. Bur-
nam, and get Sample Bottle of
GREENS AUGUST FLOWER for 10 cents
and try it, or a Regular Size for 80 cents,
two doses will relieve you. 4-3-1y
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28

Go SOUTH, YOUNG MAN! Go no
FLoRIDA!!-The Florida New Yorker;
;: per year, one copy 10 cents. Large
Map, Florida Views, History of Flor
IDA. Az acres Orange Land for
$oO. Free passes with land warrants.
Apthorp's Splendid Standard Map of
Florida, published November 18th,
1875. Pocket Map, $l.25. Agents
wanted In every town in the world to
sell above. Commission rs cents on
each Map-5O cents on each yearly
subscription to Florida New-Y0rker.
Address j: B. OLIVER, p. o. Box
$3.50, New York City.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28
gem Embellishments.
Mortgage Sale.


Default having been made In tile conditions
payment OF the money secured To be paid
thereby, which mortgage bears date Novcm-
her 18th, 1879, executed by George e. Townsend
and Mary M Townsend, his wiic, of the TOWN.
ship Of Pleasant Plains, Lake county, Mich
to William A. Dcuress, OF same place, and
recorded iu tile oiiica of the Register OF Deeds
for Lake county, on the 9th day OF NOvwm-
bcr A. ID. 1919, ut Ii O'Clock ~. M, In Libcr of
Mortgages, on page 81; and no proc at
law or In equity having been instituted To re-
cover the debt secured to be paid by said
mortgage, upon which there Is due ut the date
hereof tile sum OFFS ~ .33. Notice Is, therefore,
hereby given, that by virtue ofa poNer of sale
Ill SAID mortgage contained shah sell,
On the 2kh Day of March, n. ID. 1877,
mt one O'Clock I'm the afternoon of said day, at
public auction, to tile highest bidder, at>the
'front.' door of the Court House In the village OF
baldwin, Lake county, Michigan (said Court
House being the place for holding the Circuit
Court for said county, the premises described
In said mortgage, or SO much thereof rs NAV
be necessary To satisfy the amount due ON said
mortgage, with interest thereon at seven per
cent. per annunl, and all legal costs, together
with an attorney or solicitors fec offifty $50
dollars, as stipulated In said mortgage, which
said lands and premises are described as fol-
lows, to-wit: Lot numbered Ten (l0), In Book
No. Two (2), OF the village OF Baldwin, as de-
In the office Of the Register OF Deeds of Lake
WILLIAM A. DEuarss,
THOMAS SMURTiIwAITE, Mortgage.
Attorney for Mortgage.
DQtad, December 18th, lh7U.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28

TIE "CHRIsTMAs TREE."-In ac-
cordance with previous announce
ment, the members and friends of the
Episcopal Sabbath School of this place
gathered In Court House Hall, Christ
mas Eve, for the purpose of pleasing
the little folks by the bestOwal of gifts
from the 'Christmas Tree"
The room was tastefully decorated
with cvergreens In fcstOons, clusters
and appropriate notices. Over tho
entrance was the greeting-"Mcrry
Christmas to ALI" and OH the opposite
wall the words-"Glory tO God OH
high, and on earth, peace and good
Will toward mem. In front of the tree,
and between it and the audience, hung
In graceful festoon the evergreen
letters forming the word "Nelcome."
a curtain suspended from the cell
Ing, concealed the tree from the
audience till the proper moment ar
rived for the distribution of gifts. Tiny
wax tapers, lighted, twinkled all over
the branches of the tree, and among
the decorations throughout the room.
After recitations, singing and prayer
by the Superintendent, Thos. Smurth-
waite, Esq, he addressed the children
briefly in manner suitable for the
OCCASION, and instructed them as to
the manner in which they were to re-
ceive the articles from the tree. At
the close of another song, the curtains
suddenly dropped from before the
platform, exposing the tree with its
load Of beautiful gifts. to the eager eyes
Of the little folks, who could scarcely
keep their seats. The distribution of
gifts then commenced, the articles be-
ing taken from the tree by Mark l..
Townsend, assisted by Il. Il. Indcrmill.
The delighted countenances of the
us they received the gifts
awarded them, was ample proof of the
pleasure afforded them, and doubtless
repaid those who had labored SO well
to give them the enjoyment of the
hour.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28

HoLIOwAY's PILIS.-In all crowded
cities, malaria and fogs are breathcd
over and over again, till the strongest
lungs are incapable of producing pure
blood, hence the sluggishness of mind
and body, the WEAKNESS and irritability
of many persons during this season of
tie year. These medicines neutral
lie these impurities and give vigor to
the head, heart and stomach. % cents
per box or pot.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28

HoLI4OwAY's OINTMENT Sore
Legs, Wounds, Ulcers, DC. can he
cured. The ratiOncl treatment us indi-
Gated by nature, is to reduce the local
Inflammation, soOthe the neighboring
nerves, cool the heated blood, and rem
der the watery ichOrOus discharge con-
sistcnt and healthy. Happily, Hollo-
ways Ointment accom- plis!les these
ends with unfliling certainty. rs cents
per box or pot.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28
Mortgage Sale.

Default having been made i'm the conditions
OF II certain indenture OF Mortgage. by the
non-paymcnt OF the money secured to be
paid thereby, which mortgage bears date
Shaeifr and Cailiarine Shaeffcr, his wife, 10
Carrie Baker and Re corded in the Office OF
the Register OF Deeds for Lake county, on the
9th day of August, 1873, ut IL O'Clock NJ, in
LibSr one OF mortgages, on page lSl; which
TENDER, 1876, duly assigned, by said Carrie
Baker to Frank Swift, and said assignment
recorded In said Registers Office, October 18th
1916, mt So'clock p. IN. In Liber five of mort
Cages, on page2.
And no proceedings ut law or I'm equity
having been instituted to recover the debt
secured to b. paid by said mortgage, upon
which there is due ut the date hereof the sum
Notice is therefore hereby given, that by
virtue off power of sale In said mortgage
contained, shall sell on
The 1OM day of February, 1877,
at one O'Clock In the afternoon of said day, mt
public auction, to the highest bidder, mt the
the front door of the Court House In the viii
lage OF Baldwin, Lake county, Michigan (said
tOurt House being the place for holding the
Circuit Court for said county, the premises
described In said mortgage, or so much
amount due on said mortgage, with the in
ttrest thereon, at per cent. per annum, and
all legal costs, together with an attorney or
SOLICITORS fee of fifty $50 dollars ais stipula-
Ted III said mortgage, which said lands and
premises are described ~ follows, to; wit the
n W y Ofthc s eN dissection - in township IL
north, or range l3west, In the County of Lake
and State of Michigan.
FRANK SWIFT,
Assignee OF Mortgage.
Attorney for Assignee of Mortgage.
Dated November 18th, 1876.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28

Tie Young Folks Gem, rs
revised and improved, is the best and
most charming young folks paper
published for the money. 1t stands
in the first rank of the journal of its
class, and has larger actual circulation
than any other child's paper in the
country. Its offers to agents are sim
ply wonderful. Sample papers arc
sent free OH application, or for only
thirty cents it will be sent, with beau
tirul picture, for one year. Address
John a. Clark, Wadsworth, Medina
County, Ohio,
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28
THE TIME HAS COMET

When Goods OF all kinds can and must be sold as chem i,
badwn-Quaity Quantity and Freight considered "a in
any town in the United States. We have UNSURPASSED fl;
ties for getting Goods from rst-cass Markets. either East 49,
west Our expenses are very light do own work. and
nave no Store rent to pay We carry large Stock of DRY
GOODS NOTIONS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, CLOTHING,
CLOTHS, HATS, GAPS, BOOTS SHOES, GROCERIES
and PROVISIONS, SCHOOL BOOKS and STATIONARY.
We have also recently added above large variety fine
assortment of Shelf Hardware consisting in part Table and
Pocket CUTLERY House Furnishing Goods Door Trimmings
GLASS, SASH DOORS, Farm Tools, HOES, sIIOvELs.
SPADES, FORKS, SCYTHES, GRAIN CRADLES. &C.. &c.
fine assortment of TnWare always hand We are now
selling good Prints for per yard Good yarl-wdo
Shceting cents yard Our prices shall always be as low
as the lowes-Qualy and Quantity considered To our
Friends and Customers would say: We make no preten
ton to doing Credit Business; haven't the Capital to do
if we wished We hope all who read this Card will spare
the necessity of repeating the Counter
Emmett Coon g. Co
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28
I1!DOrtullt Caution.

None are genuine unless the sigma
turc Off. Haydock, rs agent for the
United States, surrounds each box Of
Pills, and ointment. A handsome re-
ward will be given to any one render
ing such Information MS may lead to
the detection of any party or parties
counterfeiting the medicines or vcnd-
ing the same, knowing them to be
spurious.
- Sold at the mandatory of Pro-
fcssor Holloway & Co., New York, and
by all respectable druggists and dealers
in medicine throughout the civilized
world, in boxes ut % cents, 81 cents
and 81. each.
There Is considerable saving by taking
the larger sizes.
n. B.-Dircctions for the guidance
of patients in every disorder arc affixed
to- each box.
Office, 112 Liberty St., New York.
4-27 Tyr
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28

YQDSA Reward foran Incurablc ease DIR
PN~cN j. T.. FirLER, being sworn, says: |
chair 1889; have devoted 10 years, exclusively
70 Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Gout, Kidney ami
matte Remedy, Kidney Cordial, and Liver
Pills, u permanent cure, or will refund money
Pamphlets, References, and Medical advice
sent by mail, gratis. Address DIR. Filter, Is s.
Fourth ST., Phila. Medicines nj Druggists.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28
Notice.
us. LAID OFFICE. IoSf. M,c,,

US. LAID OFFICE, IONA, MICH,
Nov. 2ith, 1876.
Complaint having bsen entered at this office
ny Il. Hart against George w. Shane for
abandoning his Homestead Entry, No. Gi8,,
dated March 18th, 1874, upon the w y of the
W = or section ~, Township Is North,
with view 10 the cancellation OF said entry:
the said parties are hereby summoned to APP
pear ut this Office,
On the 1lM Day of January, 1877,
at ~ o'clock 81. M, to respond and furnish tes-
tinony concerning said alleged abandon
ment.
IL. STEVENSON, Register.
j. l.. JENNINGS, Receiver.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28
Baldwin House,

This House has been newly finished
and re-furnishcd, aud will he kept In
firt-class style. Charges reasonable.
Good stabling. F. Indermill, PrOpric-
tor, Baldwin, Mich. 1886
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28
Chase IL Kline.

Manufacturers and Dealers in Llm-
her and Lath. Special attention paid to
Bill Stuff. Mill and Yard OH line of f.
& =. NJ. Railway, 4 miles west of Bald
win. 2-l-52
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28
Notice..

I shall be In my office, ut my resi-
dence in Weber township, every
Saturday during December Tin addi-
ton to every Friday as required by
law, for the purpose of receiving taxes
due the above named township.
LEVI BovEE.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28
Baldwin P0stomce.

Mails elo.e at o'clock p. M. %. ...
OMce open daily (Sundays cxceptcd) from a
m to . y. m ., excepting meal times. NUncy Or
der. Issued, or Letters Registered daily. except
sunday. A. II. kiSSE, Postmaster.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28
DR. II. Il. Peck.

Deatist, Reed City. Twcnty-four
years practice. Office, up stairs, ut res
idence, opposite church. $50
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28
Weather RenOrt,

The following thermomctrical report
was furnished for publication by Lee $.
Cobb, of Yates township:
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28
denotes below zero.
*Dcuotcs variable.
Weekly average 9..b1 degrees above zero.

STop. READ THIS !-Wm. III. Lam
don, Ludington, Mich. keeps constant
~ on hand all kinds of Sewing MAJ
chine Fixtures. Is General Agent for
the New Wilson Undcrfccd Sewing
Machine; the host mrchine in the
world. Will sclla Good Mnc!lin. for
so. Agents wanted in every town.
He is also, agent for the geneva, y.
", Nurseries, and is prepared to fill all
orders for Fruit Trees, Ornamental
Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Mr.. l.. is n
citizen of Ludington, is well known,
and we think may safely be relied on
for fair dealing. If
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28

TSnyIAUsrIBnE FUND.- you want
to make your friend, laugh and fur
nisl, uncnding amusement for your
self by performing simple trick.
Very easily done AMI somebody Is al
ways "sold." Full directions by mail
for ten cents. Address a. II. POTTS,
ParkcShurg, Pa.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28
A. w. Jenkins, M. D.,

Homeopathic Physician Il Surgeon.
Office and residence OH SlossOn Avenue,
Reed City, Mich 3-5
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-12-28
MARK THESE FACTS.
The Testimony of the whole world.
HOLLOWAY'S PILLS.

VI had no appetite; Holloway's Pills
gave me hearty one"
"YOur Pills are marvellous"
81 send for another box, and keep
them i'm the house"
"Dr. Holloway has cured my head
ache that was chronic"
IL gave one of your pills to my babe
for cholera morbus. The dear little
thing got well in II day"
"My nausea of morning is now
cured"
"Your box of Holloway's Ointment
cured me of noises in the head.
rubbed some Of your Ointment behind
the ears, and the noise has left"
"Send me two boxes; want one for
IL poor family"
III enclose IL dollar; your price Is %
cents, but the medicine to ME Is worth
q dollar"
''Send me five boxes of your pills"
"Let me have three boxes of your
pills by return mail, for Chills and
Fever"
have over 200 such testimonials rs
these, but want of space compcls me to
conclude.
For Cutaneous Disorders,
And all cruptiOnS of the skin this
Ointment is most Invaluable. 1t docs
not heal externally alone, but penc-
tratcs with the most.searching effects
to the very root of the evil.