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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

The one idea permeating the recent
conference in Chicago of the National
Civic Federation's committee seemed to
be that both labor and capital must
organize on lines of less friction and
subsequent difficulties for their own
mutual benefit The first important
step taken toward the selection of a
national body to take up and endeavor
to settle labor disputes was the deci-
sion Of the committee to organize a
literary bureau. which is Intended to
act as a bureau Of publicity and educa-
ton In the proposed plan.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

We call our readers attention 10
the advertisement of the Northwest
ern Hide & Fur Co.. Minneapolis,
MINI. This is an old reliable firm
with a national reputation for origin
ating and compiling information valu-
able to trappers and farmers on wild
animals and their skins; they publish
the best trapper's book ever printed.
You can buy Of them or ship them
furs. hides, ETC., in perfect. confidence.
Mention our paper when writing them.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04
Miss Bertha Runlle is the Youngest

MISS Bertha Runkle IS the youngest
of the American authors whose pens
have made them famous within the
past few years. When she wrote "The
Helmet of Navarro she was little more
than twenty years Of age, yet the man
uscript of her romance was read with
enthusiasm by the editors of The Cen
fury, and has attracted wider and more
favorable attention than any other
story that has ever appeared serially
in that magazine. Many applications
have been made for the authors por-
trait, but no one has succeeded in over
coming her aversion to its public use
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04
CAREER AND CHARACTER OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

An address by Joseph Choate, Am
oassador to Great Britain,o on the career
and character of Abraham Lincoln
his early life-his early struggles with
the world-his character as developed
in the later years of his life and his
administration. which placed his name
so high on the worlds roll Of honor
and fame. has been published by the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail-
way and may be had by sending six
co cents in postage to F. A. Miller,
General Passenger Agent, Chicago. III.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat OF the disease. Catarrh l.. a
blood or constitutional disease, and in order to
cure it you must take internal remedies Halls
Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces.
Halls Catarrh Cure IS not a quack medicine.
1t was prescribed by one Of the best physicians
In this country for years, and is regular pre-
scription. It Is composed Of the best tones
known, combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucous surfaces The
perfect combination Of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results In curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
F.. CHENEY & Co. Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. price 75e.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

Mrs. T. Pelton, 562 st. Anthony ave-
nue., st. Paul, Mimi, writes:
'Peruna has done wonders for me.
1t has cured my headache and palpita-
ton of the heart; has built UP my
whole system. l cheerfully recon-
mend Peruna to all sufferers afflicted
with catarrh. My mother is never
without Peruna. When one is tired
and generally out of sorts, if Peruna
is taken it Immediately removes that
tired feeling"
Peruna cures catarrh by removing
the cause, inlamed mucous mem
branes.
DR.. Hartman, the compounder of Pc
runa, once said, in lecture to women:
"a great number of women consult
me every year. often have occasion
to say to these patients. I fear you
have catarrh, madam They will gen
orally reply, oh, no, l never had ca
tarrh. My nose is perfectly clear, and
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

This is the recent decision Of one Of
the prominent societies of the world, but
the exact day has not yet been fixed
upon, and while there are very few peo-
pie who believe this prediction, there are
thousands Of others who not only believe,
but know that Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers Is the best medicine to cure dyspep-
STA, indigestion. constipation, biliousness
or liver and kidney troubles. A fair trial
will certainly convince you of It's value.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

The retirement Of Generals John w.
Wilson and Fitzhugh Lee will take
effect Immediately after the confirma-
tion of their nominations as brigadier-
generals by the senate.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

Friday was the limit fixed by che
citizens committee for the jointists of
Topeka to be out of business. As far
as can be aseertained, the orders of the
citizens were observed.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

An amendment to the civil sundry
bill appropriating $500, 900 for the con-
struction of a telegraphic cable to Ha-
wall was offered in the senate by Mr..
Perkins.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

The first beet sugar factory in Indi-
ana will be built at shelby by the
Shelby Sugar company. The company
has incorporated with 50, 100000 CAPT
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

The Oregon House defeated bill fx-
ing the liability ofrailroads for injuries
as suffered through neglect or careless
ness Of fellow servants.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

Lame back makes young man feel
old. Wizard Oil makes an old man
feel young. See your druggist
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

A quantity of ammunition has been
discovered in the house of merchant
at Manila.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

belYa Lockwood, the Of c.
rs eh only woman who has Presidency
in AS the
pioneer OF her in the legal
In letter to The
used
net Sfh ca
kindred Diseases
noSe run down and with A.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

In Topeka, Kan, Friday, Judge Ha-
zen took up nine injunction cases fled
against the jointists and allowed all of
than
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

Happiness cannot be bought but one OF the
great hindrances to its attainment can be re-
moved by Adams Pepsin Tutti FruttL
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

Neglect your hair and you lose It. PkRKER's Ham
BALsAN renews the growth and color.
HISDERooRSs. the best cure for corns- I5ets-
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04


1 have been preaching this doctrine
for the last forty years, but there are
vast multitude of women who have
never heard it yet. Catarrh may at
tack any organ of the body. Women
are especially liable to catarrh of the
pelvic organs. There are one hundred
cases of eatarrh of the pelvic organs to
one of eatarrh of the head. Most peo-
pie think, because they have not ca
tarrh of the head. they have not ca
tarrh at all. This is a great mistake
and is the cause of many cases OF sick
ness and DEATH"
If you do not derive prompt and
satisfactory results from the use of
Peruna, write at once to DR.. Hartman
giving a full statement of your case
and he will be pleased to give you
his valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sahitarium, Columbus
Ohio.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

lido not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
has an equal for coughs and colds.-JoHN +
BOYER, Trinity Springs, Ind. Feb. Is. 1900
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

The work of laying mines and tor
pedoes about the entrances to the Port
Orchard dry dock is soon to begin.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

A number of insurgent officers have
surrendered to Capt. Long of the ma
rine corps at Subig.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

my breath is
not bad, l am not
troubled wit h
C o u g h in g or
splitting. or any
o t h er disagree
a b ] e symptoms
of catarrh.' But,
my dear madam,
you may have
catarrh all the
s a m e. Catarrh
is not always
located in the
head. You may
have cataTrh of
the lungs, or
stomach. or liv-
er, or kidneys,
a n d esp ecially
you may have
catarrh of the
pelvic organs.
t h e d o c t or
went on to saw.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

Alaska advices state that the Taku
Indians of Juneau are going to move
in a body back to the old village
whence they came.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY,
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUISTNE TABLETS. An
druggists refund the money if il fails to cure.
E W. Groves signature is on the box 25c.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

Joints at Cottonwood Falls, Kan,
have been compelled to close by the
people.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

has the largest sale OF any ink in the world. be-
cause lis the best INK that can be made.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

White and lampblack make lead
color.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

Sold at R5c, soc and SI.o0 a bottle.
Iyou are not satisfied return the bottle to
s~ur druggist, and get your money back.
w. H Hooker s. Co, Proprs.. Buffalo. N. Y.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1901-06-04

Mrs. Julia c. Brown,
OF Pecatonica, Ills,
says; 4 have used
Peruna in my home
for the past four years
and am thoroughly
convinced that it is a
reliable family rem
edy. Julia c. Brown.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-03
BROUGHT $0O,llO.
The Turnpike Bonds Bring q
Premium OF 20 Per Cent.
Chicago Parties Purchase Them
All New Roads Ordered.

The sale OF the turnpike bonds
ordered by the Fiscal Court was
held at Clock "Wednesday after
noon and the entire issue os $4,000
worth Of bonds was bid off to Full
ton g. Co, Of Chicago, FIR 800, lilo.
This is a premium OF SIS, 40, maxi
Jog the bonds bring a little over
S1lO1s. There was spirited bidding
and no lack OF bidders. The sale
is regarded as very satisfactory
and Is slightly over the figures
fixed upon by the Fiscal Court as
about what it would be willing to
take.
The two remain ng pixies have also
been bought, The Hopkinsville g.
.Clark's ranch at $6,75O, and
The Summers pike at $4,000. This
S11, $50 added to the amount paid
for the other pixies makes some
thing less than $4,000 TO be used
at once. This leaves S21, 800 avail
able for new roads
The Court yesterday ratify-
ing the sale at once ordered the
Madisonville road piked from Hop
kinsville North a distance of
10 miles. This is the road to the
coal mines and is the most impor-
tant road in north Christian.
There has been some talk of open
ing enc or more of the toll gates at
once, but this Is not likely TO be
done. All will be opened at one time
about July LIST and the day it is
done gill be great, day for Hop
kinsrille.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-03
FIRE NEAR cROFTON.
The Handy Residence and Its
conteHts Destroyed.

Crofton' KY, May Virgil and
Newton Handy, who live together
about eight miles west ofthis place,
lost their dwelling house and its
contents by fire about o'clock this
morning. The supposition is that
the flames originated from defec-
tive fiue. The loss is about $500
They had no insurance.
MIRIAM.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-03
THE NEWS RECEIVED.
DE-. Mccormick Will Make Dis
closures ia His Report.

The action of The Governor caused
Sery general surprise and indig-
SAINT comment here. He was quoted
as saying as late as Thursday
afternoon that he would give DR..
Mccormick a chance TO be heard.
There was mech talk of an indigna-
tion meeting, but cooler counsels
prevailed and the matter w,ll be
allowed to take the course through
other channels.
DR.. Mccormick will submit his
HiMa report to the Board Tuesday
aud is authoniey for the statement
that he will make charges OF i'm
morality, gambling, crap-shooting,
drunkenness and other misconduct
to be TRANSMITTED to the proper
TRIBUNAL for legal inquiry He
says he is prepared to give names
and dates and SO into specific de-
tails.
HE also states that he will bring
a damage suit Tor $4,000 against
the parties he claims have con-
spired 70 acptlve him of his posi-
ton.
1t is said the woman whose good
name was attacked, now Mrs c. d..
Mason @ill also return and briHg
a libel suit of large proportions.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-03
THE
Racket,
The Big Store,

spool. Blasting thread only 25c spool.
Sewing silk thread &c spool.
We have big lot # Ladie .
Muslin and Knitted Underwear ~
bargains.
Ladies' Fancy Understands IN
nice designs only sos.
Fine MuTcerlsed Black Satin
Skirts only 99c. Sel them.
Lawns, Lawns We are sho s.
ing big line Of them, prices IS
low as SIC yard.
We are showing a Dig lot &
White Dress Goods, Fancy Dlm-
tiles, MerserIsed Satteoes aud FaacY
Dress Goods
We are still Offering big lot q
Straw Mattings a 40, II, l2H, IS,
Is, 20, %, 25, q, y and Soc, all .
new and nice designs.
Good Ingram Carpet, yard-wi =,
as low os DC yard
Heavy cloth shades 25c.
Heavy cloth shades 25c.
Heavy Fringed shades IS, ass 2.
Lace Curtains We have a pl l.
ty of them tor you to select from
80, 65, rs, 90, Us, 4 IS and up.
Mems Laundried Negligee Shi .
with collars and cuffs 25, IS, ,,
As, SOC.
Men s soft bosom shirts with to
separate collars. Bargains n
other Dress Shirts. MN
Men S WORK Shirts tY, 20, Is, =,
IS, 40, As and 48cs q.
SHOE DEPARTMENT..
Ladies DressHhoes rs, %, Loo,
LILO, l.. Is and lbs. -
Ladies' late style stock tips
lace and button shoes l.35, /. %
LIS, 200.
Misses dress shoes 65, rs, &c
and up.
Mems dress SHOES 100, l.25,l $
Las, l.5O, LIS AMI up.
Ladies' ONioTds rs, 98, 500, l Is
and up. a
Misses Oxferds ~ bargains.
Come to the Racket Store, you ate
welcome whetherN OF spend penny
or not. Ntffs ~
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-03
NOTION DEPARTMENT.

Three punches good wire hair
pins lie.
Albumin and shell hair pins as
low as l0c dozen.
Box assorted hair pins as low as
Sc.
Good pins lc paper.
Best brass pins &c paper.
Embroidery hoops as low &c set.
Good face powder Sc box.
Good Talcum powder Sc.
Kid curriers' &c dozen.
Collar buttons Sc dozen.
All size safety pins Sc cardor doz.
Darning goards SC each.
Hooks and eyes lie card.
Toilet soap l, 2, 3, 4, SC and up
a cake.
Twelve dozen mems black pants
buttons, all for Sc.
David's best black ink only Sc
bottle.
Mucelage &C bottle.
Pen points 3 dozen.
Crockett Nudler 1c each.
Bay Rum only loo bottle.
Tooth Brushes 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10c
aud up.
Combs 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 70, 15c and
up.
Hair brushes s, loo and up.
Good clothes brushes 10, y, l5c
and up.
Paint and Varnish Brushes 3,
:, S. 7, Zoe and up.
Whitewash brushes 5, 10, Is, 20,
25c and up.
Good note paper 21z, 3, 4 and SC
a quire.
Envelops 2, 3, 4 and SC pkge.
Pencil Tablets as low as lie each.
Box paper and envelops SC.
One package 5 papers and Is
large sewing needles, all for &c.
Ladies' hose as low as Sc pair.
Three-quarter Percale, in spring
colors, Sc yard.
Goods towels as low as &c:
One of the best threads only &c
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-03
Seeks Divorce.

Althea owen sues for divorce
from Willis Owen. Plaintiff alleges
in her petition that her marriage
was procured by force. The par
hes aae colored and were married
10 December last.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-03
Governor Disregards Demand of
Board for Legal Inquiry.
Petition of One Hundred Leading
Business Men Expressing Be
lief in His Innocence Had
No Weight.

/
Beckham and State Inspector and
Examiner Hines had a final talk
this afternoon upon the Hopkins
Vile Asylum situation, and the or
der for DR.. Mccormick S removal
was written. 1t is as follows:
THE report of the State Inspec-
tor and Examiner Hines upon which
the Governor S action is based is as
follows:
"Office State Inspector and Ex-
amiper, to the Hon. j. c. ". Beck
ham, Governor of kentucky: Dear
Sir-ln accordance with your iu-
structlons went upon three differ
ent occasions to Hopkinsville TO
ook into, examine and report to
you upon certain charges made
against DR.. e. b. Mccormick, Su-
perintendent of the Western Ken
tncky Asylum for the Insane, stu
ated near Hopkinsville. These
charges were made by William ].
Chiles and Mrs. William ]. Chiles,
both of whom were employees of the
institute
1.-The charges made embraced
specific charge of improper rela-
tions between the Superintendent
and Miss Hannah York, then EN-
ployed as an attendant at the asy-
lum, the time and place being set
out, and general charge of inn
proper and unbecomlng conduct be-
tween the two at other places.
al made, as best l could, a
thorough, complete and full investi-
cation. had before me every per-
son mentioned by the parties to the
controversy who could be secured,
and whose evidence, it was believed,
could throw any light on the sub.
ject. These parties were permitted
to make full statements, and to tell
all they knew concerning the
charges,
Thinks Charges Sustained.
"In my opinion the charges we're
sustained by the proof, but without
passing upon the guilt or innocence
of the Superintendent, his actions
at the time specifically set out and
at other times, were of such a ma
ture as to seriously impair his use
fulness as the head of the institute.
at seems to me from the state
ments of the parties and from the
statements of DIR. Mccormick, and
admissions made by him, that the
best interests of the institution
would not be served by longer keep
ing him in the position be now
holds. therefore recommend that
he be either permitted to resign or
that he be removed from office
Very respectfully submitted,
III. b. HINES,
Estate Inspector and Examiner"
Governors Statement.
The Governor, in commenting on
the necessity of his action, says;
mo one regrets more than l do
the necessity of this action; but |
believe that the interests of the in
stltution demand a change in its
management, and no personal feel
ings or political considerations
whatever should deter me from do
ing what | conscientiously believe
to be my duty in the matter"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-03
Fair Friday.

Louisville, Ky,May 3 Especially
Fair tonight aud Friday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-03
EX.EEDERAL SOLDIER
Passes Away at His Home Near
Fruit Hill.

Mr.. John w. Henderson, a well
known citizen, of near Fruit Hill,
died Wednesday. He was "A years
old and an ex-Federal soldier, hay-
ing served through the civil war
with the Eighth Kentucky Cavalry.
He leaves a widow and several
children.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1901-05-03

J. H. Major, well known colored
barber, died at his home in the city
Tuesday of consumption.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-11-14
Hunters Hot Springs.

You can spend week at the famous
resort for So. The local ticket agent
at Forsyth will issue coupon ticket
good for a round trip to Hunters Hot
Springs, and board and lodging at the
hotel for one week; l athing privileges,
included.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-11-14
VILLA NJ CHERRY.

Other brands-Horses same
as small cut on right shoulder.
Cattle brand same as small cut .Rss5
| on both shoulders.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1901-11-14
Kirby correspondence.

Kirby Correspondence.
Frank Davis is home from the round
up.
W. Ray is breaking horses on the
Wesley ranch.
Among the Sheridan visitors recently
was Mr.. Spang.
Business is good; weather is fine
and all contented.
A corrupt fund started by corrupt
people is novelty.
w. J. Ferguson has finished build
ing sheds and corrals.
r. Wilkinson has gone to Sheridan
with bunch of horses.
Mrs. Wesley has gone to Sheridan to
buy goods for her store.
Sherman O'Dell is rather dissapoint-
cd about the price of cows.
Hugh Redmond will herd Fox's and
his cattle after the roundup.
The Indians are keeping the road
warm to Mrs. Wesley's store.
Mr.. Vial has bought all the hay
from the Indians for his sheep.
The three circle roundup was busy
in this locality several days ago.
Mrs. Shreves and daughter and Mrs.
Tailleur were visiting here recently.
+. Lowry has moved on to the reserv-
atio. where he will winter his sheep.
Muddy's old time merchant, w. de
Normandie; made a visit here recently.
Frank Lowry and wife have gone to
Wyoming to arrange for another herd
Of sheep.
The genial Mr.. Busby passed by
here on his way to Lame Deer the
other day.
w. ]. Ferguson and S. O'Dell have
gone to Miles City to prove up on their
homesteads.
Mr.. Vial has located on Spring creek
with 1900 sheep, where they
will be wintered.
a number Of families nave arrived
from Sheridan and located on Canyon
creek and vicinity.
The removal of several fences in this
district is good thing as many fami-
lies want to locate in Rosebud county
School has closed and our painstak-
ing teach er has left us We wish her
success in all her future undertakings
We hear that much of the range now
fenced in will soon be opened and
Rosebud county will have many more
settlers.
Messrs. Bixby s. Roland are freight
ing for Mrs. Wesley, whose trade is
rapidly increasing, especially with
the Indians
August Aberus has sold his hay to
wyoming party, VINO mas gone alter
his cattle and will locate on Dale
creek-and still they come.
Enclosed please find subscription
price for the News to Jan. /, 1902
Let the good work 60 on. Robbery and
injustice must and will be downed.
J. and A. Vial have arrived with two
loads Of vegetables. They have return
ed for furniture and will remain here
this winter and lamb here in the
spring.
Major Clifford is having the reser-
walton cleared of stray Stock. After
this, action will be taken against the
owners for trespass if the stock is not
kept Off
New-York tribune., 1901-03-05
WIFEs SAVINGS FOR HUSBANDS RELIEF.
MRS. WILLIAM HALDEN GIVES HER ALL TO
SOCIETIES WHICH HAVE SUFFERED
THROUGH HIS FAULT

Several officials in the Possofice said yesterday
that they felt sympathy for William Halden.
chief clerk in the Transportation Department OF
the Postofhce, whose resignation took effect
Saturday. Halden resigned at the request of Post
master Van Cott. He had been in the postal ser
vice over twenty years. and had been a faithful!
employe. but recently he suffered partial loss of
memory. and some of his associates thought his
duty several weeks previous his resignation and
money which he had been intrusted with as treas
Association of Postof1ce Clerks and the Equitable
Society.
Haldens salary was 81 800. and he has lived with
his wife In fiat at No 13s West Sixty-seventh-st
The secretary of the Veteran Association of POST
once Clerks died few weeks ago. and new
treasurer was elected The books showed that
HaIden was short in his accounts about $500 as
treasurer of the association. 1t was discovered
too, that he was short than 81 900 In his ac-
counts treasurer of the Equitable Society
Halden said he did not know what had become OF
the money. Representatives of the organizations
interested went to Halden's fiat and made an in
vestigation but they could not discover what had
become of the funds which Halden had kept as
treasurer. Mrs Halden said she did not know
savings bank account. amounting to 500 be used
IN settling the Indebtedness. 1t said that the
500 represented the savings of the Haldens for
wears, and was all the money they have.
Representatives Of the organizations said yes
tecday that they thought HaIden's memory had
failed him; and it would be impossible to discover
had not decided; they said, to begin any proceed
ings against Halden.