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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-20
PERSONAL


Miss Maud Lewis, of Buckhannon.
Is visiting the Misses Mcdonnell, OF
Glen Elk.
Miss Men Mcdonnell and Mrs. NJ
e Blaek-Krohme left last night for
Baltimore. BIiss Mcdonnell WIN ae-
cept a position with a large millinery
firm there and Mrs. BIack-Krohme
will buy spring millinery stock in
that and other eastern elites.
Jesse G. Lawson was here Thurs
day from Bridgeport on business.
Louis I. Korles. of Morgantown,
is a visitor in the city.
Henry Waggy is here from Sutton.
7. E. Graham. of Parkersburg, is
a visitor in the city.
w. Z. Raymond, Of Sutton, is a
business visitor here.
c. A. swearingen. of Parkersburg
is a visitor here.
Charles B. Chancellor, of Parkers-
burg, is a visitor in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman B. Davis
were here Thursday from Salem
shopping and the guests of friends.
Mrs. Charles w. Furbee has re-
turned from a short visit to rela-
tiyes in Fairmont and Warrington.
Squire Samuel w. Gordon was
here from Center Branch Thursday
looking after business matters.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-20
TEACHERS E~xAMINATIos

State Superintendent Thomas c.
Miller has announced the following
uniform examinations for this year:
May 21-22, July 1924 and septem-
Der 11-l2. For these examinations
the following subdivisions Of the
subject of General History has been
made. May examination, Roman
history; July examination, English
history; September examination, his
tory of the eighteenth and nineteenth
centuries. not including English his
tory.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-20
n. BAKERS BIG DEAL

N. Baker, of the Bakers Under
selling sire, has closed an important
business deal with the Cluett-Pea-
body & Co, the crest collar manufac-
lures whereby 200 dozen of the fam
u 15c Lion Brand collars are put
on saie for 5 cents each. The ex-
pense of this sale is being entirely
borne by the manufacturers in order.
to introduce these high grade goods.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-20
state Of Ohio, City Of Toledo,
T.nnnn GnnnkH. 81

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that no
Is senior partner Of the firm of +. J.
Cheney & Co, doing business In the Guy
of Toledo. County and State aforesaid.
and that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of Catarrn that cannon
he cured by the use OF Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before mo and subscribed IN
my presence, this 9Th day of December,
A. d. 1886, A. W. GLEASON.
CSeal.) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken Internal
ly, n acts directly on tho blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials free.
F. ]. CHENEY 6 CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 76c.
Take Halls Family Wills for constipa-
ton.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-02-20
COUNTY COMMITTEE TO MEET

There VIII be a meeting of the
Republican County Executive Com
mittee held al the Court House at
clarksburg. on Monday. March ?,
1908, at IL o'clock a. m, for the
transaction of any business that may
properly come before them.
STUART f. REED.
CHARLES G. COLEMAN. Ch'h.
Secretary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-13
Smart Clothes for Young Men

AS usual show the young his ideal Suit We have
the dashing models distinctly different from the conservative
lines and style you everywhere The young depend
upon to supply these Suits full of the spice and individuality
dear to their hearts and dsappont them Hand
fabrics olives browns and mixtures ST. So $1,000
$1,000 to $3.50. Suits for young who know and won't
anything else We're always ready and pleased show
We and Repair Csthns
The Frank McWhOrter Company
Telephone Call
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-13
GRoToN.

Mrs. W. r. Carbee was at Montpel.
Ter Monday.
r. ". Darling was at home from
Montpelier over Sunday.
Nathan Kicker went to st. Johnsbury
today on business trip.
Miss Freda Wiley of Barre il visit.
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Miller.
/. II. Goodwin and. Miss Bertha, re.
turned from Pompanoosie, Saturday.
a son was born Friday evening Ia
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleon Whitehill. congrat.
ulations.
Mrs. Adolph Barney of Montpelier
is visiting Mrs. James Adams and Mr.
and Mrs. f. + Clark
Misses Kate Downs and Helen Smith
were at home from their schools al
West Topsham over Sunday.
Mrs. o. G. Morrison, who has been
III for a week with severe attack Of
asthma and bronchitis is slowly i'm.
proving.
Misses Neya Kicker and Mile Waite.
hill went to Topsham Saturday to visit
their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George
Eastman. over Sunday.
The wiring for electric lights is be-
ing done on the Coffin block this week
The street lights are all in position and
the work Is fast nearing completion.
Those contributing articles for the
Methodist sale are requested to bring
them to the opera house as early as
convenient Wednesday 4 chicken pie
supper viii be served Wednesday even
ing and variety supper Thursday
tom to o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-13
ARE YOU AFTER THE
BEST OYSTERS?

Perhaps il has never occurred to- you
that there is any great difference in
Oysters
But there is, and briefly here's the
difference: There s one kind that is
half ice water, the oysters what few
you actually get--are white, fabby, fiat
tasted, bloated with soaking in water,
and generally questionable. We don't
sell that kind,
There another kind that is solid
meats no ice water That are con
tanned in only the natural oyster liquor,
dark colored, as they should be; firm
and full, rich favored. We do sell
this kind, and at 45c quart. Which
kind do you prefer II you like our
kind, vel be glad to attend to your
wants
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-13

FOR sALE-Horse, weighs 1900 pounds. Apply
to Lewis Brassaw IL Farwell street. l79t12s
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-13
FlarlneIS

Yard.wide Fleeoed Goods for wrappers
and kimonos, now i5c.
Extra heavy velvet finish l5c Kimono
Cloths now at 121ac ION our center
tablet
Vellaine Flannel for ehildren's dresses
and ladies waists. These are copies OF
the real Scotch flannel and sell at ioc
per yard.
One lot Of Scotch Flannels at 25e, and
the very best at soc in new designs, for
waists and house dresses.
25.ineh All Wool Flannel in all colors
for waists and ehildren's wear.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-13
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

FOR sALE--A new manure spreader, also
one bay horse II years old, sound and kind safe
for woman 70 drive. Reason for selling have no
farther use for them. W. j. Clapp, Barre. i79n
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-13
TALK OF THE TOWN.
Blanket sale at Abbott's.
New coat sweaters at Fits.

Blanket sale at Abbott's.
New coat sweaters at Fits.
Winter hosiery at vaughans,
Bennington aud Munsing underwear at
Abhott's.
Glenwood ranges make cooking easy.
Reynolds & Son have them.
Shop stewards call at the granite cut
ters' Office for their Journals
Winter coats for children from two to
six years, at Veale q Knights.
Clyde w. Perry went to Mortified
this morning on Il business visit.
q. Riddell, matchmaker, "a Elm street,
for stonecutters' glasses from zoe.
y. G. Rogers OF Burlington was in
the city to-day ON a business visit.
Buy your oysters at the City Fish
Market, Solid meats-no lee water.
Dutehess trousers, every paid warrant.
ed, at the MeWhorter company store,
sl,O0 to $500.
A new kind Of oysters at Sowden q
Lyons this week Thursday. More about
it in ad. page 8.
cover the Tearups" club will meet on
Thursday az 1880 o'clock with Mrs. +.
T Cutler. Members bring March maya
zine.
There will be regular meeting of
Bright Star Rebekaa lodge No. Is, Wed.
nesday evening October IL. at 1880
o'clock. Per order y. G.
Among recent arrivals at the Hotel
Otis were the following. J. p, Barcomb
of Fairfax, w II, Pitkin, G. T. Dens.
more, D. A. Parker, T. ID. Simmons, NJ.
w. Innis and +. W. Clemsory OF Boston,
H. J. Johnston Of Arlington. p. A. Croft
of Burlington. Charles Blaisdell of
Burke, L. B. Clark of st. Albans and
fifteen members of "A Bunch of Keys"
company.
The picture at the Biiou theatre to-
day, showing the "Ter,eentennial Cele.
bration at Quebec, July, 1905" is the
best of its kind in the moving picture
field to-day. This fact Is admitted by
everybody II shows wildly and per.
fectly the different ceremonies, the noted
guests among whom Vice President
Fairbanks and the Prince of Wales are
easily discerned, land many places
quaint and historic about the city. See.
ing this picture is the next thing to
having been there and seen the original
celebration. II is worth the price Of
admittance Of itself, to say nothing Of
the rest Of the program.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-13
Special Prices Sheets Slips, Quilts omfOabe
A. -. Abbott q CO.
TALK OF THE TOWN

Handsome dress skirts at Fits.
suesine silks, 80 Is cents, at AbbotPs.
G. o. Ayerill will be prepared TO give
private dancing lessons on and after
October 10. Phone 1921.
No better oysters sold at any price
than those you buy at the City Fish
Market. Solid meats-uo ice water.
The officers and members of Hiawatha
lodge OF Odd Fellows win meet in their
hall tomorrow "wednesday afternoon
at 1880 to attend the funeral of the late
C. NJ Winch.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-13
Blankets

Our Blanket sales always bring quick
buying.
One lot Of good heavy Grey Blankets
now at 49c per pair. Two for a pair.l
The same Blanket that we sold last
season at 75o comes in grey and oak
tan, this sale soc per pair.
One lot of extra heavy extra large
Blankets that are not quite perfect In
color, worth perfect Sl.25, these at eac
per pair.
One extra large Blanket in white and
grey seems to be a great value the way
customers come back for more of the
same kind. Higher priced Blankets
equally as cheapl
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-13
F1alnelS

For this sale we are putting on our
tables a DC Waite Outing at Sc per yard.
One lot Of both dark and light eolored
Outings that are used for Innings and
various uses, this sale Sc per yard. tTae
next value would be better to buy)
A good assortment of colored Zoe Out.
ings in best styles and heavy quality,
Outings that earlier couh not be sold
for less, now at only SC per yard.
All of our very heaviest soft finish
Outings, special weight and finish, now
at ioc per yard.
Special Prices on
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-10-13
A. P ABBOTT & CO. A. p ABBOTT & co. a. p ABBOTT & Co
AThe Daylight Store n
Our Annual Fall Sale Of FIannes and Blankets.

Just regularly the Fall and this Annual Fall
Fnns Blankets disappointed
OF il all former this kind,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1908-10-10

Serial No. os4o
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1908-10-10

In the Matter of the Applca-
tion of c. f Holland for pat
ent for Black Rock, Black >,o,,,or or,
Rock Extension, and Black ,o1i ~ ~ r. re Vt
Rock Fraction Lode Mining tenp i o. ~ =
Claims, Survey No. 1913, in TIN a EN-
Mason Mining District, Ly-
on County, Nevada.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, that c. +. Hol
land, whose Post Office address is Ieriugton
Lyon County. State of Nevada has made applica
ton to the United States for patent for 1900 lin
ear feet on the Black Rock Lode with 900 feet on
each side from the center of said lode 1900 linear
feet on the Black Rock Extension Lode, with ROC
feet on each side from the center of said lode
and g3S o linear feet on the Black Rock Fraction
Lode. with 900 feet on each side from the center
of said lode, more fully described by the official
plat aud by the field notes on file in the United
States Land Office at Carson City, Nevada as
follows:
Magnetic vanation--I7e 80 +
BLACK ROCK LODE.
Beginning at corner No. 1, the NE corner OF
the claim. identical with corner, No the Black
Rock Extension lode, this survey, which is a fir
post x feet long. inches square set feet in the
ground in mound of earth, whence, the section
corner between sections and % in Township
- North. Range 70 East of Mount Oiablo Base
and Meridian bears ~ 2o + 1920 9 feet; thence
S SO as 1900 feet to corner No, 2, identical
with corner No. of the Black Rock Fraction
lode, this survey, which IS hr post AZ feet long
inches square set feet in the ground in
ner No Z, identical with corner No. of the
Black Rock Fraction lode, this survey, which is a
fir post Az feet long inches square set feet in
the ground in mound OF earth; thence So IS 4
500 feet to corner No. 4, identical with corner
No. ! of Black Rock Extension lode, this survey
which is fir post AZ feet long inches square
set feet in the ground in mound of earth; thence
N 20 as w 600 feet TO corner No 1, the place OF
beginning. Containing 2o.66I acres.
BLACK ROCK EXTENSION LODE.
Beginning at corner No, /, the NE corner of
the claim. which is a redwood post AZ feet long
a inches square set feet in the ground in mound
of earth, whence the u section corner between
sections al and ~ in Township Il North, Range
20 East of Mount Diablo Base and Meridian bears
N So Aoi w 27t4.Is feet thence 100 AZ w 1900
feet to corner No. q identical with corner No
of the Black Rock Lode, this survey, which is a
fir post Az feet long inches square set ? feet in
the ground in mound of earth; thence 70 S. T
600 feet to corner No g. identical with corner No.
a of the BLACK Rock Lode, this survey, which IS a
fir post Az feet long inches square set feet in
the ground in mound of earth; thence n 100 A.
4 1900 feet to corner No 4, which is fir post =
feet long inches square set 2 feet in the ground
in mound of earth; thence n % IS w 200 feet to
corner No l. the place of beginning. Contain
ing 1927 acres.
BLACK ROCK FRACTION LODE.
Begiuning at corner No. l. the NE corner OIL
the claim, identical with corner No of the
Black Rock Lode, this survey, which is fir post
AZ feet long inches square set 2 feet in the
ground ID mound OF earth, whence, the u sec.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1908-10-10
SUM MONS

In the District Court of the First Judicial Dis
trict of the State of Nevada, County of Lyon.
George Vincent Sinclair, Action brought in the
District Court of the
Plaintiff First Judicial District
of the state of Nevada,
ys Lyon County, and the
complaint filed in sa id
county in the Office of
Amelia Baptista Sinclair the Clerk of said Dis
trict on the 10th day of
Defendant. June, A ID. 1908.
The State of Nevada Sends Greeting TO
Amelia Baptista Sinclair. Defendant:
You are hereby required to appear in an action
brought against YOU by the above named plaintiff
in the District Court of tie First Judicial Dis
trict OF the state OF Nevada, Lyon County, ana
answer complaint filed therein within ten days
Exclusive of the day OF servicel after the ser
vice on you of this summons, if served III SAID
county, or if served out of said county but with
in the district twenty days in all other cases
forty DAYS or Judgment by default will be taken
against you according to the prayer OF said COM
plant
The said action is brought to obtain judg
ment and decree diSsolvlng the bonds of matri-
mony now and heretofore existing between the
plaintiff and defendant herein, because OF your
willful and continued desertion of said plaintiff
for more than one year, and to give the ,plaintin
the custody, care and education of Dorthy Sin
clair, Alvita Sinclair and Helen Sinclair daugh-
tiers of said parties, and for general relief, as
will more fully appear from the verified COM
plaipt on file herein, to which reference is here
made And you are sereby notified that If you
fail to answer the complaint the said plaintiff
will take Judgment against you according to the
prayer of said complaint.
trict Court of the First Judicial District of the
State of Nevada. Lyon County, this 7Ist day of
August in the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and eight.
I. Andrew Cutlery, Yerington, Nevada, Attor-
ney for the Plaintiff
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1908-10-10
NOTICE or APPLICATION FOR
PATENT
In the United States Land Office, J
Carson City, Nevada,
September "a. 1905. J

7, the Matter If the Apnlica.o
ton Of e = Holland for nat
sn, Tor Conner King Rlue NOTICE OF
Ja', ard Enhstate lode ! ApPIfcArIoN
G;r,no claims survey No. FOR PATENT
ssts ,n Mason Mining Dis
triet. Lyon County, Nevada.
...,,,,,, =, ,,,,,>, .,...o II ~,
MOTIVE - hhkEbf oiH EN- !n", =, s. MOI
ailo, wnose ~ N,o,a 10 od a,,,a
Lyon County, state OF Nevada mas maze appiSa-
ton To the ohlteu states ioi pateu, iol iaA' 81
linear ieet on the copper ring Loue, WIN go
ieet on eaen sue ION 'nu in VI s,a i,t vs.
1903 linear teet on the niue Jay Loue WIN Sov
feet ON eaen size rom .ne seh.eI oI saiu 'oIe'
and 1897 81 linear iset on .ne EIuos,aNs ious;
with 800 Zee. on eaeh sluH on '.s %
lode as more ,nly ueseIi s Dy sne oneil pa,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1908-10-10

Colorado claim.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
mining ground veins, lodes, ptemises or any
portion thereof, so described, surveyed, plated
their adverse claims are duly filed according to-
law and the regulations hereunder within sixty
(6o) days, the time prescribed by law. with the
Register of the United States Land Office at Car
City in the County of Ormsby, State of Nc
vada, they will be barred by virtue of the provis-
ions of the said statute,
hereby direct that this notice be published
for period of nine (o) weeks in the Yerngton
Timesa weekly newspaper publised at Yeri ngton
Lyon County. Nevada, that being the newspaper
hereby designated by me as published nearest
the said mining locations,
LOUIS J. COHN,
Register.
First Publication October 3, 1908
Last Publication November IS. 1908.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1908-10-10
Assessment Notice
Butte and Yerington Copper Com
pany, Butte, Montana.

Notice is hereby given that at meeting of the
Directors. held ON the nth day of September
zoos, an assessment of one ny cent per share was
levied on the capital stock of the corporation,
payable before October 20, 1908, to W, T..
Wright, Secretary. 476 Phoenix block, Butte,
Montana. Any stock upon which the assessile mt
shall remain unpaid ON the goth day of October,
1905, will be delinquent and advertised for sale
at public auction and unless payment is made
before will be sold on the 18th day OF Noven-
gether with costs OF advertising and expenses of
sale w. +. WRIGHT, secretary.
436 Phoenix Block Butte, Montana
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1908-10-10

NOTICE OF
APPLICATION
FOR PATENT.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1908-10-10

Serial No os4s
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
PATENT.

In the United States Land Office, !
Carson City. Nevada,
September "a, ZOOS.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-03-07
ACTION SOON IN The
HARMED DIVORCE CASE


The suit of Isaac Harmed against
his wife to have their marriage an
nulled, is about to be commenced be-
fore a master in chancery. Harmed,
who was until recently mail carrier
on the local postoffice force, is rep
resented by Lawyer Henry w. Kehoe.
The defendants counsel is Adrian
Lyon.
A bill Of demurrer was filed on the
ground that Harmed was aware of
the fact that his wife was married
before. The decision Of the court OF
chancery on the matter was given in
favor of Harmed and appeal was ta-
ken by his wife to the court of er-
rors and appeals.
Testimony will shortly be taken
before a master In chancery.
1t is understood that the first hus-
band of Mrs. Harmed is about to
commence action.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-03-07

FROM JAPAN
milkadO Demands Immediate
Surrender Of vesssI Seized
Bv China.
WAR LIKE e OUTCOME
IKE e OUTCOME

Special by Un. ,gfre:
TOXIC, Mar. 1.-THE Mikado has
sent demand to Pekin for the i'm
mediate surrender of the Tatsu Maru,
the Japanese steamship recently
seized by China for smuggling arms
to the Chinese rebels, also for an
ample apology and for full indemni-
ty. 1t was made clear that neither
delay nor further counter PROPOSE
tions would be tolerated.
If the demand is refused or ig-
nored China is warned that Japan
will act at once. The message
amounts to an ultimatum and fol-
lowed a meeting of the cabinet. 1t
may therefor be accepted as deliber-
ate and the result of consideration
by the entire government. Unless
China yields there seems no alterna-
tive but war.
LONDON, Mar. 1.-THE question
of war or peace between China and
Japan probably hangs on the out
come of the cabinet meeting in pro-
gress at Toxic now Should the min
listers decide on an ultimatum in the
Tatsu Meru matter there would still
be chance that China might yield,
but the British government officials
incline rather to the opinion that the
Pekin government, believing hostili-
ties are inevitable sooner or later,
will deem this as good a time as any
for a trial of arms.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-03-07
YOUNG FOLKS
MASQUERADE
Bfaea Singing Society Provides
an Evening Of merrIment for
Children at Gala Dance.
A SCORE OF PRIZES AWARDED

Braga Singing Society held its an
nual masquerade ball for children
last night in Braga Hall. The affair
proved one of enjoyment for the
younger generation as well as the
members of Braga.
Twenty-one prizes were awarded.
1t had been planned to give only fif-
teen, but SO many costumes were on
hand that extra prizes were present
ed. The costumes were plentiful,
unique and pretty. The young folks,
as well as the older ones, made mer-
ry until about IL o'clock.
The prizes were awarded as fol-
lows: first comical girl, silver pencil,
Gertrude Heinig, as Mary Ann; sec
ond, 81, Martha Fressler, as Buster
Brown; first comical boy. 81. Elsie
Jacobson, as a gold dust twin; sec
ond, pen-knife, Andrew Nelson, as a
peddler; baby prize, silver cup, Ed
ma Leonhardt. Thorvald Fjenskov
received q silver pocket-knife. He
tmpersonated clown. The first
original girls prize, 81, went to
Louise Cartensen, as Mr.. Newlywed;
second, original girl, silver set, to
Pauline Sorenson, as nurse; sec
ond original boy, gold watch charm,
Ella Andersen, In the garb of mes
senger boy; third original boy, sill
yer napkin ring, Victor Poulson, as
Uncle Sam; first handsome girls
prize, gold bracelet, to Esther Jen-
sen, as a butterfly; second, silver
spoon set, Irene Nelson, as the Mer-
ry Widow; first handsome boys
prize, Magnus Larsen, as Turk.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-03-07

Of his house, and had walked up ON
his porch. An Investigation failed to
furnish any clues.
Theft from L, v. r.. r.. Yard.
Steve Koscalnfak, seventeen years
old, Of so Charles street, was ar
rested yesterday afternoon by Spe-
cial Policeman James McDermott, OF
the Lehigh Valley railroad, on q
charge Of stealing brass journals
from cars in the local railroad yards
end this morning, together with An
ton Garoiak Garoniak, seventeen
years old. Of $50 State street, he was
arraigned before Recorder Pickers-
gill. They were held In 5000 bail
each for the grand jury.
Oficer McDermott said that the
robbery Of brass journals and rub
Der hose from freight and coal cars
in the Lehigh Valley yards had
'ached such state that the COM
ly had determined that 1t must
at once and, for this reason, they
sould not drop the case against the
two young men.