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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-22
POSTOFFICE, MEMPHIS, TENN.
Arrivals and Departures Of Nails,

ArrlValg ana UoOarJuroS OF NAILS,
OPEN. Railroads.. CLOSE.
------- ----
6I5p.m Gin. LOUSY. u Mem. $50 am
r r Local and
through mails.
$50 am Gin. LOUSY. h Mem. 10 90 p:m
K r through mailg.
$50 pm Chat. & Mem. X r 6 90 am
Local and through
IL sOp.m Ohatta. 4 Mem. r h 10 80 pm
through mails.
1890 am Mem. X Gren. h N. IL 30 am
uOOp.m Mem, II. r. R 400 pm
500 am lCov'g'n &Mem. RR 80 pm
30 am somervilleAccom'd'n 90 pm
Xiv. a 9th. Mails.
90 AM Memphis and Friar's 1 30 p.m'
Point Agent, b.
100 a,mtlHolena &FriRr' sPoint 1 30 PINT
POstofice, j..
$50 S.mt Helena a Clarendon 4 80 p.mi
X r.
90 a.mtlMem. 4 Vicksburg . 30 ami
Agent. 1000 -
90 a,mllSt Louis & Mem. AE'tI 4 30 PM
90 a.mtI 0sceola&Mem Agent. 4 30 pm
90 ami Arkansas RiverAgentI 80 p.mg
800 p,mtlMem. to HOllySpr' g., 6 90 R.m0
Miss. Stage route.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-22
APos1t1ve Cure

l8s IA 1850 1851 A'''s"''' u 'i'nA'u DOS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-22
Momph,fu ana OhArleStOn.

LEAVE. ARRIVE
City time) -- --
Through Express, daily II. 99 Pm. 9.46 Am
Loci Mail h Exp sadly 6.55 am. $40 pm
pomerville Accom- 'dat'n
daily (except Sunday).., 4.65 pm. $40 am
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-08-22
RAILROAD TIMETABLEs.

louisville aud Naunvlns Railroad
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20
From the Bee I7th.I
JUSTICE O'D0NOYAN'S COURT.
Abesss Rays vs., John Chas. Saur. tt
al-iIis Honor tho Mayor on the
stand.

Abcsss Rays VS.. John chas. Saur. at
al-IIis Honor tho Mayor ON the
stand.
NAPOLEON, April 15.-This case caused
no small amount of merrimeut in our
city yesterday. Justice Donivan's Office
was packed 10 suffocat on and as Baiiff
O'Shea called Order Gen gen. te tel
men" you could have heard atom of
coal drop. j. Chas. Saur, pale and
trembling was placed in the (wood) box,
an object OF sympathy, charged with de-
flaming the character of Abcoss Bays, in
asmuch as he insinuated that BAYS, in
his energetic efforts to provide for Mrs.
Bays and the little rivulets, did. to m
alarming extent, tighten the burden of
the neigbboring hen roosts. II was furth.
er charged in plaintiffs affidavit that
Saur had conspired with one Sam Lowry
to rob him Bays of his wife's affections;
that Saur did barter and sell to said Low
ry portions of the bovine, and the same
being tried in the presence of Mrs, BAYS
The aroma which filled her nostrils also
filled her heart with affection for Lowry
and dislike for her lawful welded hus-
band, hence the suit. Bays claimed
damages to the amount of $4,000, ,5316.
O'Ragan, for the plaintiff, proved that
after sundown all chickens are roosters,
consequently his client could not steal
chickens at night. Stevenson, for the de-
fendant, claimed for his client the right
to, fill prescription for any man; as he
was druggist, it was his business, and
a,ked TO have j. NJ, Shoemaker, the
Mayor, sworn; as he was medical prac-
titioner his evidence would be taken as
that of an expert. Here o 'Ragan jumped
to his feet and objected saying experts
are exactly what has caused this trouble.
Objection sustained by the court.
After testifying that he was mayor of
this CITY," j. NJ. was allowed to retire.
Justice ODonovan then decided. that no
case had been made against Saur, and
assessed the cost on Abcess Bays; and
gave him fifteen minutes to leave town.
Saur set up the soda water for the boys.
a.. 80. M
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20
{ WHEAT In OHl0.
Prospect Good for an Excellent Crop,

Prospect Good for an Excellent Crop.
COLUMBUS, April l4.-The Ohio crop
report for April is now in press and will
be issued early next week. In addition
to tables giving carefully condensed es-
Inmates by counties of wheat, rye and
barley, old wheat and corn on hand, the
conditions of farm stock and prices of
wages, it contains careful and compre-
aensive review of the wheat situation in
the great wheat exporting states by Sec
retary w. I, Chamberlain and of the ex-
ports and probable export demands. It
shows we had 13S,600, 900 bushels less
wheat to export from the crop of 1881
than from that Of 1880; that our real SUR
plus is already more than exhausted;
that what we export from now till Au-
gust must be the squeezing of the sponge;
that the fact that the ocean steamers are
paying premium on wheat to use as
ballast shows that the export stock is ex-
hausted; that the present probabilities fol
the winter wheat states are better than q
yyar ago, but not so good as two years
ago, and that prices are likely to remain
firm, even after harvest. The Secretary
does not regard the effects of the heavy
freeze as alarming, though it may dimin,
ish the general average some three OF
four per cent.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20
Proceedings of the

Az fhe annual meeting Of oJafa D.re. y
Monday evening, the followias memo --- pc :
ent: Dittenhaver, Norton -~,se-, rfrteLc.
Thiesen and Hartman.
The following bills were presence "a .,s
q. w. Williamson. .................... .,f,h
anureWs q " --..- IA 90
The books OF the Secretary and Treasurer were
examined by the Finance Committee and reported
to be correct.
j. D. Norton made motion to adjourn and pro
ceed to organize the new board, which was done
On motion of Norton J. B. Dittenhaver was
unanimously chosen President for the ensuing year.
On being escorted to the chair he said:
GENTLEMEN: certainly consider myself highly
honored by being chosen your presiding officer for
three successive years, and am satisfied no one
could apprecate the iavor more than myself l will
not occupy any more time than will be necessary to
thank you kindly for the great honor conferred and
to promise you that my rulings at all times shall be
impartial and In strict accordance with my under
standing OF the law and the rules and regulations by
which we are governed. lhope that our future as
sociatons will be as pleasant as those of the past,
and now gentlemen, you will proceed to elect Sec
rctaryaDd Treasurer
Samuel Bigger announced the name OF N, II. Hart
man for Secretary, and there being no further an
nouncements, the rules were suspended aud he
was elected by acclamaton.
The names of j. d. Norton and John Thiesen
were announced for Treasurer. Thiesen Withdrew
his name, and the rules being suspended Norton
elected Treasurer unanimously
The Chair then proceeded to appoint the follow
ing Committees:
Mnalce Samuel Bigger, n. q. Groschner and
Repairs n. II. Hartman, j. D. Norton and Sam
uel Bigger 5@ {4{&
Teachers-H. G. Groschner, John Thiesen and N,
II. Hartman. 4.g. "A Az -4y
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20
Notice of Ditch Sales.

| NOTICE ishereby given that the engineer hereto
i fore appointed By the Board Of Commissioners
o. h.nry county ohio vi oner for sale the work Of
construction Of the following ditch improvements al
! the time and places herein spcclned, toWit:
10. sss, petinoned for BY Jonas Shoemaker and
others Nay let iss2 10 o'clock a. m, az residanos
OF Jonas Shoemaker IN Napoleon township.
No. lS and No. 36f, petifioned by g. VI. EAugher
and Others, May "a lSs2, Sand 10 O'Clock a. n at the
residence Oft. b. Emery In Grellton.
No. @2 petitioncd by Jas. Fiscr and others, May
"a isS2 o'clock D. M. at residence Of Jas. Fiser.
No. y, pettioned by Albert kister and others,
Nay 81 1881, 10 o'clock e. m at residence Of Jabes
tnssell IN section IS, Richheld township.
No. 81, VIM. Ganz, on May 5th, 1882, alto O'Clock
:. m, q residence Of Henry Meyers, in Freedom
No. 26i, Theodore Kobke, on May 5th, 1ss2, at ,
osloek p n, at residence Of Peter RosebroeS, Free
No sss,joint, VIM K. Mceksr. June s, 1882, at .
O'Clock a. m, ut Mohlcr's school house. In section
10. Washington township, Henry county, o.
No. 1871, John Lamphier, on May 9Th 1882, at 10 o.
clock M at the Liberty House, in Liberty Center
No. $50, Heury Franz, on May ilth, 1884, at 10 o.
clock u. m- at residence of Mrs, Lfer in Flatrock
township.
No 56S, Jacob Maugus, on May 18th, 1887. at o.,
clock a. M, at residence of jacob Mangus in Pleas
No $40, Louisa p. Parsons, on May 18th, 1852, at Q
O'Clock N, at residence of Mrs. L. p. Parsons In
tlatfock township.
No. S7l, John Rohrhaugh, ON May 18th, 1882. at2
o,clocd p. m, at Peter iieinmunds in section 4, in
| Monroe township.
No s69, VIM. Vsnness, on MAY 18th. 1882, at 10 o.
clock a. NJ, at residence of Henry Badenhope, in
section 50, IN Freedom township
No. $50, Samuel Beayerson, on May 18TH 1857 at 8
O'Clock ?. M, at residence Of Samuel Beaverson in
section ~, Mdgeville township. Il
No, 3Gi, E. A. Palmer, April 29th, 1882 at o.
clock Am, at N. B. Palmer's residence in Harrison
No. 2SS, E. S. Blair, on April 9sth, 1882 at o.
clock p M, at the auditors Office In Napoleon o.
No. 374, Martin Kurz on May lst, 1882 at 10 o.
clock M. at j. e. Mohers house, in Monroe town.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20
ohio Game Law Amendment.

A most Important amendment to the
Ohio game law, introduced by Col. Welt
Eel at the request of the Cuvier Club, OF
Cincinnati, has passed both branches OF
the Legislature and become law. 1t re-
peals all former amendments to Section
1864, Revised Statutes, and makes that
section read as follows:
"Whoever purchases, sells, exposes for
sale, or has in his possession, any OF the
birds, game or ANIMALS mentioned in Sec
tions $3.50, 6961, and 1868 Caught or killed.
during the time when the killing thereof is
made penal, shall be fined not less than
S25, nor exceeding 5000, or imprisonment
not more than thirty days, or both, ~ 4
provided that the provisions dfthis act
shall not be construed as applicable to any
common carrier into whose possession any
Of the birds, game or animals herein mem
toned shall come in the regular course of
their business for transportation whilst
they are in transit through this State
from any place without this State when
the killing of said birds, game or animals
shall be lawful"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20
Am Intcresting PhtOgraDh.

We have received from w. III. Brearley,
of Detroit, Mich, a large photograph of a
gem of scenery near the Glen House in
the White Mountains, and any one who
desires to inspect it will lind it adorning
the sanctum sanctorum ofthis paper. This
is one of the scores of interesting places
visitrd by the popular annual excursions
"From Detroit to the Sea-" via the Grand
Trunk r. r. and st. Lawrence River
Steamers. and indicate the character OF the
scenery along this popular route ofsum-
mer pleasure travel. Thes excursions have
been carried on successfully for the past
six yrars, and are each under the personal
management OF Mr.. Brearley, from whom
a circular of particulars can be obtained
by addressing him enclosing one 3cent
stamp, or by sending 80 cents for illustra-
ted guide book.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20


AN ELECTRIC SToBM SABBATH MONT.
in the forepart OF the night last Sabbath
those who vera nm and ont haheld n xvop-
s--s., | -. - nv $500 ''.
deriul sgnt' Inc heavens Were oeauu-
fully illuminated, perhaps by the "Aurora
Borealis," but it being so entirely differ
a., e., -, .oo., ,,.,,..
tr,h,,,a, 4, 20 son,o,I,,,r olsa ia .,r :, - -
.eu y " oou'e'', ',ins o''Se' anu a,i "e.e
iost III wonder at the strange sight. IL
was seen in all directions, as the following
REPORTS show;
Tho roIod, 1.,.u .. ..rh a..
no,ouo aetegfam says Ine ois-
wave of light rolled over the skv and Mt
intervals rays wouId shoot ont from a
common center and illnmine the nicbt
The sky presented kaleidoscopic appear.
ance, every moment Changing from the
crimson rays of autumnal sunrise to the
cold beams radiatinp from an unknown
and changeable electric pole. ~ ~ 81
Cu,c.ao Anri, IeA ro,,a,,,.h,,,
4 hn Ia NAENUaE l.. L.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20
stratOr's Sale Of
Zeal Estate.

IN pursuance OF order Of sale issued by the Pro-
lbate Court of Henry county, Ohio, will Offer for
sale at plblic auction, on
Saturday, April %, 1882,
AT 10 o'clock m, upon the premises, in Washing
ton township, Henry county, Ohio, the following
described real estate, to-wit: The southwest quar-
ter Of the ouheast quartar Of section thirty three,
iii township six, north OF range eight, cast.
Appraised at $1,000
Terms of sale---One,third cash in hand one-third
in one ycal and onethird In two years. deferred pay
nents to bear intesest and be secured BY mortgage
on premiecs sa.i "A IA
J.P. RAGAN, II
Admr. Of Bartholomew Mansfield, decd.
March 30, iS82-4w st ta S5 30
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20

the expense thereof will oe placed
upon the duplicate to be collected as
taxes against the property charged
Herewith. And every citizen will
also abstain from doing that which by
said ordinances is prohibited, and
Executive officers of the Village are
hereby directed to see thai the provis-
ions of said ordinances are strictly en-.
forced and 10 file complaints in all
cases of violation.
j. NJ. HAAG,
Mayor of the Incorporated Village Of
Napoleon.
April 20. 1882.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20
Road Notice.

NJ oTlCE is hereby given that petition win be
lS presented to the Commissioners Of Henry c0un-
ty, at their next session, June 5th, A. D. 1882 pray
ing for the location and establishing of county road
on the following line, to-wit: Beginning at q point
where the Kalidn Pike crosses the half section line
thence cast ON said half section line through said
section ono, and on the half section line OF seotipn
six in Monroe township to the east line Of said sec
tion six, and there to terminate. as
PHILIP p. s'rARM,
apl20-4t Paincipal Petitioner.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20
For Secretary OfState.

We desired to speak good word in
favor of Hon. William Lang, of Tiffin,
for Secretary of State. He was our can.
didate two years ago and succeeded in
cutting down the majority of his oppo-
nent several thousand. That opponent
will be on the Republican ticket again
this year, and we believe Mr. Lang can
beat him. The Judge is representative
German, has been on the stump for his
party more than twenty years and is
popular everywhere. We would take
great pleasure in supporting him again
this year--Defdnce Dem.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20

It is said that, if you have presence Of
mind enough to face raging bull and
look straight into his eyes. he ispowerless
to do you harm. "We tried this exper'
iment once, says an agricultural contem-
porary, ''and found it worked admir-
ably." "The fierce animal tore the
ground with his feet and beloved with
all his might; but something seemed to
hold him back like magic, and he did us
no injury Perhaps we ought to add, in
order to be correct historically, that the
bull was on the other side of fence. We
never try an experiment of that kind
without taking proper precaution before
hand"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20
What Ia Behind III

DIR. David Kennedy, of Rondeut, N. Y,
Proprietor of the great medicine, called
"Favorite Remedy" would have but
little confidence to recommend the public
to buy and use it If his otun name were
not behind it. But the fact that he has
staked his reputation upon it ought to
be, and is, better than thousand cheap
certificates-in the opinion of the people.
If you are sick with any complaint of the
Blood, Kidneys. or liver. invest one dollar
in the "Favorite Remedy" and it will
speak for itself. ct
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20
Road Notice.

Nj CE is hereby given thata petition will be pres
~ scented to the Commissioners Of Henry county.
at their next session. June, A. D. 1882, praying for
the location Of county road OH the following line,
towt: Beginning at the northeast corner Of section
sixteen, town three north, range seven east, Henry
county, Ohio, running thence on the line between
sections ten Q0) and fifteen (i5) directly cast dis
ance Of one mile to the northeast corner OF said
ton fifteen (t5) and there TO terminates All in
Henry county. Ohio. go s 4
Principal Petitioner.
April 1st, 1882
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20

A fashion item says: 1.-THE drawers this
year are made very short, and some have
lace ruffies." Some fashion reporter has
evidently been looking over our back
fence at the clothes line. Rut they got
awful, fooled. The shortness of those
drawers was caused by the flannel shrink
ing and the ''lace ruffies" the reporter
noticed is where a calf chewed them
when they were hanging out to dry last
fall on Black Hawk Island, when a gun
kicked us out of boat. Some of these
fashion reporters think they are smart
Peek Sun.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20
''Golden Medical Discovery
for all scrofulous and virulent blood-pois-
ons, is specific. BY druggists.

FORT WAYNE, IND, April 16.--Rev.
Simon Duglay, Methodist preacher, loca-
ted at Cherubusco, was almost instantly
killed in the northern part of the county
last night by being thrown from his
sulky. Ills horse became uncomfortable
and turned the sulky over. The deceased
leaves four children. @
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20

Now the maiden sadly sighs, with a
mist before her eyes. as she settles back
and in her mind doth dream, dream,
dream: soon a.snoring she will see
Charles Augustus Henry B., whose
pocket-book she'll empty on ice cream,
cream, cream Breakfast Table.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20

The druggist who hesitates now is lost
for the winter. He should sling together
some sweet oil and liquorice and bring
out his cough cure at once. DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup does not pay him enough
profit.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20

A stitch in time will often save nine
hundred after awhile. Bear this fact in
mind. If your roof is rotton, put on
new one before spark ignites the COM
bustible Jagged edges of the shingles, or
the rain forces an entrance and destroys
double the amount of ceiling and fur
niture that it would cost to put on new
roof.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20
PASSED April s, 'S2)

The horse known as "Norman Bill, !"
from Fremont, Ohio, is now owned by G..
w. Tester, and will stand for the season
f1SS2 in Henry county. He is one of the
finest all purpose horses in the State. If (,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20

Sacques, dolmans, a full assortment, in
childrens and ladies sacques, dolmans and
cloakings. Ladies Block Rodame and
Satin De Lyon dolmans at Wilson's. 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20
ADDITIONAL LocAL.

They do say that those new patterns of
wall paper At Humphreys corner drug
store are the most beautiful and cheapest
ever In Napoleon. il 2t
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20

N Congressman Hewitt is spoken Of as a
probable candidate on the Democratic
ticket for Governor OF New York this
fall.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20

You needn't laugh because I'm small,
For being big, sir, isn't all.
I'll surely cure you of your ills,
Signed, Copps Little podophyllin pills.
Only 25 cents. For sale by Kneeland.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20

Groschner & Reddersen are agents for
the new Excelsior and Empire mowers,
self rake and dropper. anime them be-
fore you buy.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20

Womens silk culture association of
America will present Mrs. Garfield with
an American silk dress.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20

Drop line to Colby 4 Scott and they will resery
good seats for YOU for Monday night. Reserve
Seats, IS cents and $t.00 ,Ht&gA
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20
Skinny Men.

"Wel,s' Health Renewer" restores
health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia. I'm
potence, Sexual Debility. 81. M
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20

A Kingsville five-months infant can
walk and talk. That's the way the Ohio
man begins.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20

Special attention called to our beautiful
line of dotted lawns and swisses. @
ct S. NJ, & M, f. HELLER & co.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-04-20

Choice plum butter al Bradley's.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-06-04
Tnn RAn

The Yuma Sentinel very peatly carves the Earp bone of contention in the fol- lowing manner: "The statement from Virgil W. Earp, published in the San Francisco Examiner of May 27th, puts a new hght upon the political aspect of the doings of his brothers. Coming as it does through the acknowledged organ par excellence of the Democratic party on this coast, the lesser lights of Arizona will have to do some ground and lofty tumbling to fall in line grace fnlly. While there are many things said in this statement which appear contradictory, there is yet DO room to doubt that in substance it is cor rect. Even if there was the least parti- cle of political signi ieance in the action of tine Earps, as q putty United States Marshals, 1t is being every day made more apparent that the opposition they met came from the same wing of the Democratic party which Is now trying to make electioneeriDg capital cut of it. The Earps have all along been upheld by those of the Democracy who haze any regard for law and order And now it appears that lthe two fugitive Earps are Dem crats. This makes the action ofthe cowboy press seem mn~s .fdiculous if possible, than before; and the sooner they drop t' .s subject, and raise tangible issnes, the quicker will their party be strengthened in the Territory"
Arizona weekly citizen., 1882-06-04
THE HORIZONS.

The laws passed by Congress for the extinction of pOlygamy in Utah do not seem to have caused much uneasiness. Instead of keeping quiet the Utah Nor mons are as active as ever making pros- elytes. The evi ience is seen in train load of converts which passed westward to Salt Lake a few days ago. They numbered nearly four hundred and W, re only small part of the first of the labor of Mormon missionaries during the last year in England, Scotland, Wales and Germ many. They left Liver poyl on the 17th of May and probably reached their destination to-day. One of the missionaries informed a reporter of the Chicago Inter-Ocean that last mouth 3S0 converts had left Liverpool for Utah; on the 22d of June 500 more will reach New York, and in September about 400. The missionaries expect to continue t1eir work. An effort was made to learn how much they regarded the laws recently passed by Congress. Con versation was held with John Cooker They were not afraid; he said they re- garded the laws as unconstitutional and would resort t. all means afforded by the law for testing it. It would be car ried to the highest courts, and his peo- pie had faith enough in the honor of the Supreme Court of t.e United States to believe that the law would not be sus- tained. In the event of decision ad- verse to them, their action would be a matter of future consideration. He spoke confidently and as if he was pre- pared to meet any emergency.