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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19
LONDON,

Prussians Approac ng-Expected Attack
on Paris-The Cartridge Explosion
Difficulties of Establishing "A Military
Centre Against the Insurgents-SpanisEs
Loan on London Market-Fresh Issue
of Consolidated Bonds by Turkish Cow
ernment-The Budget in the House Of
Commons of the Commune.
LONDON, May lS.-The Prussians are ap-
preaching, and it is expected will attack
Paris on the east side. 1t is said the Prus-
slams have sent their ultimatum to the COM
mune.
The communists official journal accuses
the Nersaillists of causing the cartridge ex-
plosien in the Avenue Trocadero, but Teret
demonstrates that the explosion was solely
the result of an accident, from the fact that
no shell fell in the Champ de Mars at the
time of its occurrence.
The official journal of Versailles editori-
ally dwells upon the difficulties of estab-
fishing military centre against the insur-
gents at Paris. The article asserts that the
government is striving to spare the limo
cent, and concludes by rebuking those who
express lmpatience at the delay of the gov
ernment In capturing the city.
A new Spanish loan has been introduced
in the London market.
1t is reported the Turkish government is
about to make fresh issue of consolidated
bonds to the amount of $50, 0OO0O
In the House of Commons this evening
Mr. Disraeli severely criticised the budget
lately submitted by Lowe, Chancellor of
the Exchequer. Reviewing the successive
stages through which it had passed. recon
sidered and subsequent revision, he OBJ
jected especially to the provisions relating
to the income tax and to the customs, say
ing it was now proposed to meet the in
creased deficit, certainly incurred by the
abolition of the purchase of army COM
missions, by another equally undesirable
measure The pending treaty for the ad-
justment of the American questions would
also require increased expenditure, the
means for which should all come from
direct taxation of the people.
DAILY Ne'cS special reports great agitation
among the people, ana distrust of the Com
mune.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19
The school Work.

of Education has secured the services of
Miss H. N. Morris, recently of the Oswego
New York; training school, to hold teach
ers institutes in this city and in several
other places in this State during the period
between now and the yearly vacation.
Miss Morris has had extensive experience
in holding institutes, followed, we learn,
with remarkable success. That the teach
ers of our public schools and our school Off
ce-s will do all in their power to afford her
every opportunity for making her visit both
pleasing and successful we do not doubt
Miss Morris is now in this city, and is ex-
pected to commence her work within the
ne Yt Wepk
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19
ERENCH IMMIGRATION COMPANY,
No. 6S BienvilIe Street, Corner of Royal

We announce to the public that subscription
books opened in the following honorable houses
in behalf of the unfortunate victims of the war in
France and particularly for those in Alsace and
Lorraine, who prefer immigration to anne xation
All those who Ieel interested in that great act of
humanity, and in the prosperity of Louisiana are
requested to accelerate their subscription (which
is of free wilD that State may not be too far
behind the Others who have already made great
efforts to attract immigration inasmuch as LOuisi-
ana formerly was branch of France.
The planters and families also requested to
communicate with us to obtain field hands and
house servants before the departure of our agents
for Europe, to be next month, the object is TO
procure homes for the immigrants at their arrival
here.
Every first Sunday of each month will be pub
hshed the names of the donors and the amounts
given.
All those wishing to aid in opening subscriptions
at their establishments can apply at office to
get books and instructions
In few days collectors will canvass the
city and country.
Every authorized collector will be provided with
book, signed by the direction and with the seal
of Mr. Jules Messy. notary public
Books of subscription opened at Messrs p J.
Pavy CO., No. 6l Carondelet street. c. H. Mouton,
No II Carondelet street; Jules Messy, Caller
Court, No. Carondelet streetS A. A Mouton, No.
1856 Common street; (. R. Converse L Co, No. "a
Magazine street. A. Waltz, No. 20 Cont street; Ben
OCOnnel, New Levee street, corner of Custom
house street; Times Office, Camp street: Ptcayune
Office, Camp street; Republican Office, Camp
street and Commercial Bulletin, Gravier street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19

NEW ORLEANS, FRIDAY, MAY 49, 1871

sleeve of lady's dress. We have also seen
men dance with their crush hats pressed
tightly agalnt the waist of a lady partner.
A little while after we looked and saw
three hundred dollar dress sOiled and
ruined. The writer has no wife, but if he
had he would be ready to aver that such
lilac-gloved, crushed hat dress-soilers are
capable of committing the Nathan murder
At the seaside or races you can 90 into
the picturesque, and indulge in checks,
stripes, and even wear wells and feathers on
your hats Check clothes make up very
nobby seaside and race suits. Here style is
not wanted. but the picturesque is to be in
dulged in to an unlimited extent. Even
Mr. Belmont wears a feather in his hat at
Long Branch, and veil at jerome Park,
but he would hardly don either in Wall
street or Fifth avenue. LANDON.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19
HOOley's MinstreIs.

The management of the Academy of Mu-
sic always gets the best talent that can be
obtained either for tragedy, comedy or
burlesque, and they have succeeded this
time in making an engagement with Hoo
lcys Minstrels, who commence here after
the close of the dramatic season, next Tues
day evening.
Chicago and New York have rendered the
due need of praise and patronage to these
minstrels. which are superior in every re-
spect to any similar organization in the
country. Box sheet now open, and seats
NAV be secured six days in advance
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19

ENRICH, 130 CANAL STREET.-We have
received the following named books from
the above named enterprisng establishment.
&" Paine's Institutes of Medicines" ninth
edition; Science for the Young Heart" by
Jacob Abbott; g Barnes Notes." tenth edi
ton Motherless," translated from the
French by the author of John Halifax -
"Fenton's Quest" by NJ. E. Braddon; Tom
Burke of Ours" by Charles Lever; Mon
arch OF Mincing Lane" by William Black ::
Head of Family"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19
WhOlesnle Poisoning.

QUINCY, III, May ia most outrageous
case of wholesale poisoning is just reported
at Palmyra, Missouri, last Friday. A tenn
perance picnic party were the victims.
Soon after it had assembled a party of
roughs appeared on the ground. and after
many menacing and insulting demonstra-
tiOns, it is alleged, placed tartar emetic in
a spring near by, from which the entire
party drank, and in short time became
very i'll. Physicians of Palmyra were sent
for, and pronounced them poisoned. On
receipt of this information the widest con-
fusion prevailed. Stomach pumps were
brought into requisition, and every effort
was used to relieve the sufferers. At last
accounts it was thought number would
not recover.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19

Up observation-disclosures rdment In
cessant-German Troops Possess COM
manding Positions.
Especial to the New York World.
PARIS, May 1S.-Marshal MacMahOn has
called upon the German army to aid him,
and the German engineers are now throw
ing a bridge over the Seine to facilitate the
passage of the Versailles and German ar
mics. The decisive attack will come from
the east, and the Germans and French will
act together.
Clement and Brunei, members of the
commune. have been arrested.
The committee of safety appeal to the
national guard to secure the triumph of the
commune, and in 80 doing describe the
inactiOn.
The communist batteries on Mont Martre
to-day bOmbarded Versailist works at
Chateau Bacon.
The commune has directed Rigault to
make reprisals for all acts of cruelty per-
petrated by the iVersailist commanders.
The commune has resolved to form
central club of women, for the purpose of
disarming runaways.
A delegation of the commune in the
second reimbursement have decreed clos
ing. i'll that portion of Paris, all houses of ill
fame.
Evenng.-The Nersaillists are throwing
up entertainments two hundred yards from
Auteuil gate. Fort Montrouge still con
times a feeble resistance. The lombard
ment is incessant. The German troops are
taking possession of many commanding
positions
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19
VERSAILLES.
A Desire TO DepOse Thiers-The Frank
fort Treaty Adopted.
Especial to the New York World

Especial to the New York World
VERSAILLES, May lS.-The members of
the right in the Assembly desire to depose
Theirs. They offered the succession first to
Gregory. then to MacMahon, but both de-
clined. Changarnier was subsequently
chosen, and he is now celebrating upon the
proposition.
VERSAILLES, May Is, Evening. AS
sembly adopted the entire treaty signed at
Frankfort between France and Germany.
General Chanzy objected to the proposed
territorial exchange, but was answered by
Theirs and Ducrot, who insisted upon the
advantages of retaining and strengthening
Rp1fOrt
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19
REWARDS.

GOO GOLD REWARD.-A REWARD or
SZU twenty dollars in gold viii I,, be paid for
the recovery of small GOLD WALCH Geneva, enc a.
with gold chain attached, which was iost on
Canal street on Tuesday evening, May 10, lon' pc
tween eight and nine O'Clock. The owners owners. I'M,
tss are engraved on the chain ana ls sauou a 40 S
present, The above reward will be paid ana no
questions by applying at the office of the RePub-
Foam No. 81 Camp street, New Orleaus' mySN
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19
FOR SALE.
GREAT BARGAININREAL ESTATE.

A GREAT BARGAININR REAL ESTATE.
fine three-story RESIDENCE, which cost over
twenty thousand dollars to build, and nine LOIS OF
Ground fronting Washington avenue, nlled up Two
feet above the street with all necessary out-oulld-
ings, all in good repair rented on long lease at
fifteen hundred dollars year,
FOR TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.
Title guaranteed.
Apply, between the hours Of ten and two o'clock.
to JANIS READY
fe2 No Al HatcheE street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19
MISCELLANEOUS

SINKING OF Nashville Steamer Tobacco
ana Race Horses LOst-New York
tonrtesles Accepted by hiladeIphia
Counciimen-Damag Against Il Rail-
road company for Ejecring Colored
Passenger-Dama ges for Whisky De-
-troyed at RichmOnd-Re-United Pres
pyterians ut ChicagO-Atlanfic and Pa
cine kailroad-BOat Gone Over Horse
shoe Falls-Cable Between Puuta Rosa
and Key West.
NASHVILLE, May lS.-The steamer John
Lumsden, hence for Cairo, sunk, with 20
hOgsheads of tobacco for New Orleans. and
(CeETNUKD OH EIGHTH PAGR1
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19
For EurOpe,

Tomorrow morning at eight o'clock the
steamship Frankfurt will sail for Bremen
via Havana and southampton. She will
take out quite number of passengers,
among them Mr.. Marion A. Baker, one of
the editorial staff of the Picayune, and Gen
eral George A. Sheridan, Tax Collector of
the First District of New Orleans.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19
WHOLE NUMBER 1856.

llla.; new, ia; of 1867, ia; of 1868, HAS;
ten-forties, HOS.
Sterling firm at los oIf iiSla "SS Gold i1Sls
ll2l. Governments strong but not very
active. Five-twentes OF 1862, lll34. South
erns dull but very strong. Tennessees, 704;
new, II; Virginias, 50; new, y; Louisiana
SKIES 69ls; new, 62l2; levee skies, 69l4; eights
"a; Alabama eights l03; fives, 60; Georgia
SKIES 80: sevens, 92la; North Carolinas. 4Sl4;
new, 27ls; South CarOlinas. "A; new 63IR
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19

He took her fancy when he came; he took
her hand, he took q kiss; he took no notice
of the shame that glowed her happy cheek
at this. He took to coming afternoons; he
took an oath he'd ne'er deceive; he took her
fathers silver spoons, and after that he
took his leave
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19
FOR RENT.


EURNISHP HOUSE.-A FURNISHED
n house, with eight rooms, situated on st.
Charles street, i'll the immediate vicinity of Latay-
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the first of November, or the remainder of the
Ieass Will be disposed Of without the fnrniture.
The situation 10 pleasant and quiet, and the rooms
airy and cool. Apply to II. NJ. ROBINSON Com
mercial place. myl9 I'm
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II comfortable and convenient, to rent, at summer
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myl6 I'm
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IL, large, airy, comfortably Furnished Rooms can
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where the French and English languages are
spoken aud free from the annoyance OF children,
by applying at No. 32l St Ann street, corner OF OF
Derbigny The cars pass within a few doors OF
tLa bsnssa 1rarms varv moderate oc30
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19
B Y TELE G R APH

LATEST NEWS FROM ALL POINTS
FORT BAscoMB SURPRISED
kENTUCKY REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS
THE RECUsANT CORRESPONDENTS
REFUSAL TO BETRAY THEIR FRIENDS
THE EXECUTION OFRULOFF
SENTENCE OF AN ABORTIONIST
MINIATURE STEAMER FOR EUROPE
PRUSSIANS APPROACHING PARIS
Great Distrust of the Commune
MEMBERS CF THE COMMUNE ARRESTED
A Disposition to DepOse Theirs
THE SINKING OF A NASHVILLE STEAMER
LOSS OF TOBACCO AND RACE HORSES
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19

A sign on an eatinghouse on the New
Jersey railroad says: Coffee and eggs
fresh laid by Mary Jones"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19
MISCELLANEOUS.

GEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED
- at the Fulton Warehouse until the twenty
sixth of May for seventeen Thousand pounds of old
sheet lead more less, to be sold to the account
of the Louisiana State Insane Asylum. The lead
can be seen at the Warehouse corner of Fulton and
Delord streets.
myl8 81 J. H. WARNOTH Treasurer
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19
The Only All Rail Route to all Northern
and Eastern Cities is via Mobile.
LESS CHANGES BY MOBILE THAN BY ANY
OTHER ROUTE.

Depot foot of Canal street, only five minutes
walk from st. Charles or City Hotel.
Time as quick and fare as low as by any other
line.
Ticket office corner of Camp and Common
streets. mXl66t
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19
A ROUssET,s FISHING TACKLE.


The undersigned having studied the wants OF
the Southern market in the Fishing Tackle Line
for over twenty wears, takes pleasure in offering
to his country and city customers of the largest
and most varied stock of HOOKS, LINES, RODS
FLOATS and BASKETS in all their varieties, and
would beg your perusal of the following articles:
FISH HOOkS-Limerick Trout Hooks, bowed,
l 0 to 10 O. Sheephead Hooks, all sizes; Reddish
Hooks, all sizes; ChestertOwn Hooks, all sizes:
Croaker Hooks, Limerick Snooded Hooks, Wired
Hooks, Sea and Catfish Hooks, Sardine Box Knife
Artificial Bait Artificial Flies, Trolling Bait and
Spoons.
ASSORTED LINBS-Cotton Gable Laid Trout
Lines 25 to 800 feet; Cotton Twist Trout, Cotton
Perch and CrOaker, Linen Trout and Fish, assorted
cOlOrs Hemp Fishing, Plated and Twisted SILK Sea
grass Fish, Cork and other Floats all sizes; Rugged
and Furnished Lines Fishing Rods, assorted: Fish.
ing Baskets, assorted Pocket COrkscrews and
Flasks.
And complete stock of
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.
Always on hand the Genuine Bamboo and Japan
ese POLES.
Soliciting inspection of my stock, you will
find my prices the lowest in the market.
sign of The big Bamboo
A. ROUSSET. Hardware Importer.
No. Il Old Levee, opposite the Customhouse.
rnyT I'm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19
WANTED.


DSYCHOMANCY.-A LADY OR GENTLE
Il can make b 1000 a month secure their
own happiness and independence, by reading
PsychOmancy, Fascination or Soul Charming, 40O
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speaking of the book, says Its author is Herbert
Hamilton B. A. the celebrated Psychological lee
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oldest established perfumers and publishers in the
guarantee OF its merits. Dir. Evans has spent
$50 600 in advertising and getting out this extTaOr-
dinary book. Skeptcs in Psychology read and be
convinced of this wonderful occult power"
NoTICE.-Any person willing to act as Agent will
receive sample copy free. As capital is
quired, all dtsirous of genteel employment should
send for the work nclOsing ten cents for postage,
to T. W. Evans, Al South Eighth street Philadel-
phia, Pennsylvania. app 3m W.
NVANTED.-A GOOD FEMALE COOK-APPLY
w at No. ISL Robin street between Magazine
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A WELL EDUCATED WIDOW LADY
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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19

PULLMAN'S PALACE SLEEPING CARS THROUGH
WITHOUT CHANGE.
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PARIS.

Marshal MacMahon Calling on the Ger
mans for Aid-Members of the Com
niune Arrested-VersaiIlists Throwing
Up Observation-Disclosures rdment In
cessant-German Troops Possess COM
maudinu posttIous
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-05-19
NEW OPERA HOUSE.

NEW OPERA HOUSE.
TABLEAUX AND ENTERTAINMENT
To given
On Tuesday, May 23, 1871,
GENTLEMEN AND LADIES' BENEVOLENT ASSO
CITATION,
For Church Purposes.
TIE gentlemen and ladies who have formed this
association for charitable purposes only have
spared pains or eXpen,e in making this one of
the finest entertainments of the season. Its at
traCtIve features are the most complete arrange
ments of costumes and the best music from
Jaeger'- full band.
Executive Committee:
DR.. ". q. AUSTIN, T. NJ. SIMMONS,
{. 4. REED, S. H. ABY,
MAJOR G. L. HALL.
Reception Committee
JUDGE 4 r MERRICK W. c. BLACK,
COLONEL C. W. RACE, MILTON RANDALL,
DR. J. 7. SCOTT, DAVID WALLACE,
e TOBY JOHN H. POPE,
F. nILTENBERGER, WILLIAMSON SMITH,
A D. SHELDON GENERAL R. L. GIBSON,
COLONEL C. R. RAILEY, WILL lam RANDOLPH,
p A. RARKER CAPTAIN II. B. STEVENS,
e A. TYLER J. r. HASTINGS,
COLONEL G. A. BREAUX COLONEL T. L. MACON,
GENERAL T. II. TAYLOR, MAJOR J. F. AUSTIN,
DR. B II. MOSS, NJ }. ZUNTS,
W Il ELLIS, CAPTAIN j. K. BELL
Doors open ut P. NJ Tableaux at P. n
Reserved boxes for sale at F. A. Tyers.
Tickets at all the principal jewelers. and book
stores myl8 st
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NEW ORLEANS, MOBILE AND
TEXAS RAILROAD.

ONLY ONE CHANGE OF SLEEPING CARS
From New Orleans to New York via Mobile,
AN ADVANTAGE OFFERED BY NO OTHER LINE.
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VNANTED.-A GOOD FEMALE COOK-APPLY
w at No. ISL Robin street, between Magazine
AM ST m
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tCeETNUKD Oh EIGHTH PA0R
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nENECHAUD'S PAVILION,
FETE CHAMPETRE


CARROLLTON GARDENS,
May 24, 25, 26 and %,
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Doors open ut p. NJ. TabeauX at P. 81.
Reserved boxes for sale at +. A. Tylers.
Tickets at all the principal jewellers and book
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-11-07

TIE reported alliance between the Eng
lish nobility and the working classes ha
a. Isst been discredited. Lord Salisbury,
Lord Derby, Lord Osrnsrvan, the Marquis
of Lorne, the Duke Of Richmond, Lord
Henry Lennox, Sir Stafford Northcote
Mr.. Claiborne Hardy have seyerally de-
MED all completely in the business. Some
OF them hsd never heard of 1t until they
rasd the newspaper accounts. There re-
main Of the alleged signstors only Lord
John Manners and Sir John Pakington.
The London correspondent Of the New
York Tribune, who gives this information,
ssys:-"Mr. P. Barry, to be sure, wrote
to the papers, out of q full heart, perhaps,
but in very shady English, declaring that
the signatures of the Lords were in posses
sion Of Mr.. Scott Russell. But, then, the
council of working men, Of which Mr..
Barry signed himself treasurer, write by
the hand Of their secretary, Mr.. George
Potter, .sverring that MI. Bsrry's state
ments are wholly NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
they dc not say untrue. Apparently, we
must still wait for MI. Scott Russell's &C
count TO clear up some part Of the mys-
terry. Possibly it may turn out that Mr.
Scott Russell is an autograph collector. In
any case, nobody will doubt the good faith
Of the published denial" And thus ends
all hope of an adjustment Of the increas-
ing differences between the extreme ele-
ments of English society. Perhaps it is
better thus. The Liberals, representing
the brain and capital Of the country,
will have the better chsncs to enforce
real reforms and pave the way for the re-
public that is the ultimate fate Of En-
gland, without resorting TO revolutions,
such 81 many of the Internstionslists,
perhaps, desire. The nobility are deter
mined TO fight with all their ancient
pluck and spirit. They viii die game.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-11-07
s24,sN.OOO



The close scrutiny into the mode Of con-
Quoting. and hi profits accruing from
fire insurance, which is now in progress In
all the States, as a rusult Of such exhibits
As the above is likely to prove not the
least of the benefits flowing out OF the
yrsst Chicago c~onf1sgrstion. Merchants
especially viii be more careful TO inquire
into the volume Of risks as compared with
the capital of the companies with which
they insure, and TO inform themselves as
TO the care with which risks are located
before taking policies, and paying their
money for Whist may prove, as In Chicsgo'
only q promise to pay never 10
be realized. In our own State, AID
here in Memphis, this question OF
insurance soIvency is receiving such at
tention as leads us to hope that the legis-
lsture will, during the present session,
enact q law that will protect all who
deal in fire insurance. We are as liable to
fire such as has played havoc in Chicago
IS was thst city, and are doing a business
proportionstely large. 1t behooves us,
therefore, TO see that our insurance COM
psnies are upon q solid basis, subject to
the scrutiny Of q competent commission
er, who will be responsible t the public
for the faithful performance ofhis duty "a
the guardian of the public interests. LIST
Us have an insurance department and an
insurance commissioner.