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The New York herald., 1878-10-04


yxvxR spRKApISa IN LOUISIANA
The following u conaensed statsinent OF the con-
dtion OF tue fever LOUISIANA takon iron the ates,
dcspstcbos recsived here ny toe different
BAY or ST. LouIs-E,anteen new ease, and q
deaths in the past ~ hours. Dr. Jamisen teegraphs
ths Howsrds: - .Grsat distress here. am certain
this from what have ssen. P.eAso send the money
ASKED ior."
BILoxi-ons hundred eases aud Is deaths 10 date.
TAsalrAHoA-Eight new cases during The iass "a
hours, 1 hopeless
MIssIssIpPf CrrY-A olter dated yesterday from the
parish =. 81 James says % wo 0sssi 80 o. yellow isvsr
Catholic Church One has rscoversd; The other 10
doing we,L
here AZ The latest date. letter from Convonl Post
ONCE parish oil st. Jssncs, says-"rhs fever 10 all
siuss oi Us and seems 10 be surely closing IN upon
usn letter received bv u gentleman yesterday
states that the newspapers have not the
reports 0 Tho fever town Insy had 200 casos,
aud from twelve O'Clock, noon, on saturday noon
ON SUNDAY cssos ana deaths. Not house 10 Tree
from sickness and the situation oil affairs 10 indeed
Mayer Jastremski loIsgraphs from Baton Rouge un-
der date ot October 2"Fsvcr stiii raging; IS cases
yesterday, So to-day Many vruienr cases which
VIII prove iatsl"
Pokr hickxr-ws have had II cases up TO, the
2Slh uit., out vi wnicn have died since thcn 20
new cases, white aud 10 colored.
1HiBoDAux-Fiitesn cases aud deaths Fever Of .
mid type.
D,asJn and q. ). Dickson arc down WIN the lover.
TIE other cases under trcamsnt doing pretty WE'LL
1RxwSvLLr--Drs ArcAcr aud Dunn are down tais
morning. No abatemont OF tue fever. Twenty cases,
o deaths IN tDs last twcnty-iour hours
OsYKA-A great many sick Eight now cases 10
day.
Inc following have besn received by the
Howards:- -
CAsros--fhs fover s on the increase and wo are In
great trouble io.uay. Three deaths In the last
twenty.iour hours rbe doctors are 20 busy that wo
eau get no report Of the new cases. bra Lyons aud
Pfiss,y seem never TO tire. Ploase sena US nvo
female nurses Tne lever herr has taken u fresh iin.
psius No, only 10 there a greater NUMBER oil eases
rputA m All nr
Prcsty anu myself have ten msltgnant cases. all OF
whom viii probably die, aud all attacked wunn the
past I'VE or SIX days. We have present about IS
cssos under reatnent.
HOLLY srRrSGs-No sppreoiabo improvement IN
the lcvcr seventeen new cases and eleven deaths to-
day. Tue Secretary OF the Board Of Health taken
sisk to-day There appears 70 be no reasonable hope
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THE MIYop's COMMITTEES.


Mayors commIttsc:-
1huT.d.y SEPTEMBER a5 ISIS s.oa IS a odsi New.
white cotton hoss from Captain aeK sullivan prosss
tue Fulton MArks, Athletic CLUB $50 a
SOY. No kisaissn.h ssrsss, rsssivsa ren
sls.ssrsr SIS rsosvea from the IsSios f,.iasss
j. sasoasn Miss H. e. Twsedy one eU1 s,sh,as "a To-
.6l3 Al. Fifteen hundred dollars sent 70 shs
CLOTHING poa THE surrxRxns.
Mayor Ely issued tho following appeal
To rmx CITIZENS OF NEW Yogx:-
mt.ee tho collection OF cosaing aud bedding Ter the
sudden revival and spread OF the yellow fever ssa
ne st south. render an Imperative dasy conisi
butte AL We can spare Of our, Fathers have o.en ,s.sa
poor in the plague di.sess
Tue paa Q, ihs committee divide iao so@m,s,sss
ns a sa sS y
averaging thrse hundred 80 tho mil. thirty
a. least or tnrss garments missing sasm and
collections arsrssa,e saoass clothing saa bedding 10
cSsSsq Sss q' q q as ~.
and sisSsss good. collected Tho asiisf commi.,ss
whole cordial cooperation pssis,
sIs $ % 10 ss o Z: .s:e sss sy y :ss:s
to eerisin ssn,iemsn in iseis s.,ssishnonss ' '
the ssai'.ss. win vili :ssis n:i. sa,assy:
~ D. iof the eon and by n,yss ::
viii ns 81 nc aSs:s .ns d ny r
With It's SEAL and the committee will DC preceded ~
tasd By tho company. 70 tho eoming VI the
wagons. SMITH ELY, in.
Mayor OF the city Of New York.
ooMMIrTEE's ADDRHsa #4.
Tho Committee Collection OF Clothing for sho
yellow evcr sufferers appointed at the meeting held
at Association Hall lev nights ago, yesterday Issued
the following address -
All the residents merchants from Fourth Fifty.
ninth streets aud on broadway. Church street. West
broadway ana Bowery will pesse have their bod.
ding aud clothing thoroughly prepared Do.
livery their Wednesday doing the
men's women's and chdrens closnng In diner.
ent bundles aud the bedding separately. markinx
Shoes and stockings specially needed Each Of our
collection committees, composed OF om ten twenty
genemen will exhibit At every house their cerhcsts Of
authority ALI collections pass inmediseiy to the ChAn-
Der Of commercc depot Ansel Co', Al iadsou street,
One rm awaiting cilcction ABOUT thousand gar
men.s Over twenty wagons have already been promissd
nuu merchants srs requested to send notihea.
tons Of tneir willingness 10 furnish more. Which
needed tor rapid canvass 10 the chairman ~ No ~
Nassau street We appeal - all the tenevcisa reeeg.
Of ereeds George N sanders, Chsirn,an General Conn
mttee: Bellinser White, A. Aston Walker, Manfred
1rr sccressries; y BryIbsrg Porter. 4, y ssBurrsy.
short James asunt wii.m 7. s. John. A. A!sso.
Walker. E H. alcs Robert Tyler. Jr NJ H. Orr, Fred
eriek O. Cotton. George N sanders kxecutive Com itss.
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nURG, Miss, Oct. 8. 1873.
d list a. Port Gibson, Aiss ,
ht:-
Maurice Doueherty.
Frank Lascher.
Wash Wolch, colored.
ChiId OF Page Unger, COLD
Laura Minor, col0red.
Rudolpn rhaller.
Charles Barnett
Child of Tom Bell, cold.
Miss Jennie e. Mason.
Susan Adison, c0lored.
Tobo Thaler,
Adolph Thsior.
Mrs. Louisa ThaIer.
Rev. George Hall.
Katle O'Conner-
Child OF Ii. Edwards, cold,
JOnn rhaier.
Mrs. Thomas Kavanaugh.
Samuel Wells, colored.
Dave Osborn, coiored.
Mrs. q. H. Barrett.
Nose Davenport, colored
Ann Jones, colorcd.
Alex. BrocRen oAugh, col
Child Of MIRA Doughcrly.
Mrs. Faust.
Aggie Addison, colorsd.
Mrs. Charles Shrevs.
Russell Bostsman, COLD
DIR. ). G. StrobridSa.
Willio Day.
q. II. Bnrrot.
Charles Shreve, Jv.
Child OF X. Bell, colored.
Mrs Huber.
Jane Davis, colored.
Lizzie Sanders, eolorsd.
Joseph Day.
Marshall Turner, cOlorod,
Charles Morgan, colorod.
Chiid OF Rev. A. H. Dixon.
colored.
J. b. rhasher.
Charley Day.
Child OF +. G. HedlY
Child OF K. Z. Letter.
Tom Jefferson, colorsd
w. Russell Gorion.
DR.. W. d. Spratt
Miliy Mills. colored.
Benz. Jones, col0red.
Mrs. Mary N. Lynch.
Dan Townsend, colorsd.
Child OF I. S. HawkinA
Mrs. s. N. K,rbrides.
nd nity.two colored. Five
ases have been treated -
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tnat the fever will abate until FROST which may soon
be expected Tho distress here Is great every
store in town Is closed. all who have the courage
TO remain are cared Tor by the relief committees.
rations and none are denied. Too much credit can.
not be gwen the people OF Holly Springs who re-
mained 10 light the disease for purpose Of donna
what good they could, iu too MANY ancaa
TO give up their lives IN The noble effort.
THE SECRETARY OF WAR AGAIN DECLINES TO
FURNISH ADDITIONAL RArIoNs FOB THE
CRESCENT CITY.
WASHINGTON Oct g. 1878
The Secretary OF War to-day received a telegram
from the New Orleans Relief Committee asking Tor
ing that this request made because aid had been
refused by the Howard Association The Secretary Of
War has declined 10 furnish the desired relief
large amounts OF money on hand. aud has the dis.
crelion II such way as may be deemed
proper and lurther that has better opportunities
tnan himself Tor Judging OF tho necessities OF ths
situation
PROGRESS OF THE DISEASE AT MEMpHIs-e
ONLY rHIETY-rHERE DEATHS RgPoRTFD
MEMPHIS. Oct. 8, 1873.
Tho Board OF Health reports twenty-sx deaths from
yellow lever for the past tweo,y-four hours.
The undertakers report seven intermcnts outside
OF the city. Among tho deaths reported since
noon arc those OF Mary K. Jones, Michael Taylor,
nery OF Jackson Is in charge OF the Western Union
Telegraph oiico IN this city. he has issued orders
that telegram OF any nature whatever Will be re.
ceived ater seven O'Clock at night, excepting one or
total NUMBER OF new cases reported by the Howard
Medical Corps.
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Total NIty-six white nnd HIty-tWo coIOTed. Fiv0
hundred and sixty-1ve cases have been treated -
date.
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THE Nkws IN rHE CITY-THE DEYEAT OF
COURTNEY TAKEN As FogEeoNE CoNcLU-
sIoS-GEaERAL SUSPICION ENTEgrA IsxD
THAT HE SOLD THE RAcE-REyRl ATOMS
PROMISED.
Public confidence, whom shaken so rudely as II wns
on Wednesday by tho rumors Of ''sell QUIZ cannot
be restored at once, and II was easy to see by tho
siownoss OF tho pool markets yesterday that bet
ting men were very chary OF risking their dollars
on "nxed tning.n wnctnor coming from author.
itative sources not, the report OF unsirness was
very detrimental TO Courtney's popularity, aud the
interest In his success which considerations of
nationality would naturally excite was abalcd
by the suspicion which rested upon bn. Ills friends
did what they could TO relieve him OF this onus
and In sporting quarters various reassurinR de-
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[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HEEALD1
VIcKsnURG, Miss, Oct. s. 1873
The following is the death list Port Gibson, Misa
m ~ q WAdnesdaY nirht
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COLUMBIA COLLEGE, BALL.

The Columbia College students ball took place last
night at Delmouicos. Tho ballroom was hand.
somely es,ooned with flags and oars OF tho college
crew placed crosswse over the mirrors. Dancing
commenced shortly before ten O'CLOCK As rule the
toilets were very handsome Among tho most beau
ti,ui was n vhito sutin skirt with brocaded flowers
and crtpe grenadlne. IL attracted much atten.
tion. Another tasteful specimen Of the mo.
d,ae's art was a sky blue silk covered with 4
netting OF lace around which wcro cntwined roses.
Tho effect charming Another blonde WIS tho
wcsrer oi u beautiful whito sik, covered with very
rich point applique lace, aud trailing howcrs.
Tho managers were Robert e. cornell, j. T. Good
win, FIR ,Dcis 5. Bangs and q. Pierre Erhard. Mrs
james T. Ruggies was the chiei OF the lady managers
Mrs. q. i. Chandler, Mrs. Murray Marine, Mrs. Will
lam Rhineiznder, Mrs George q. Barrett, Mrs. Will.
lam Astor. Mrs. George 7. strong, Mrs. George L.
Rlvcs, Mrs Robert l.. Cutting, Mrs Marshal y. Rob.
erts and many Others.
Tue net receipts will be applied to paying tho OK
pensss Of tho college crow In their trip 10 England TO
row the Henley RegsIla About one hundred
couples wore present
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SHOT ACROSS The TABLE.

Three pistol shots Ia quick succession and wo-
mans snrieks Tor help attracted the attention OF
officer Cole, Of the Sixteenth precinct last night TO
the house No. 230 West Twenty first street, from
which shots aud cries preceded On entering tho
officer found men confronting each other across
a table, ON which werc spread the remnants
OF q meal while woman was trying to Induce Of
the men who held smoking pistol in his hand, TO lay
The weapon aside rho officer took all the parties 70
the twentieth street station house, where
OF the men, who said his name Samuel
Jones, charged the other, John Murphy, with
having shot MIN in the right hand, with the intent
OF taking his iiie " was ascertained by Captain
Aairc the whole aiiar originated through jsa.
ousy tho part OF Murphy, who suspected Jones
with having been too intimate with his wiie.
Last night Jones, who boards IN hurphy's house,
invited Murphy's VITO and young son TO accompiny
him to performance at the Grand Opera House
On their return they found Murphy sitting moroscly
chair, and Mrs. Murphy, alter telling him ho~
sne had enjoyed the performance, began TO prepare
supper they all sat down 70 It, aud
Murphy, who since their return from
the theatre had been abusing his vile, drew .
large revolver aud discharged three shots la quick
succession at Jones, no was sitting opposite him 1t
the table One OF the shots struck JVaes IN the right
hand passed through several OF the dg al muscles
ind ctipg u severe wound which Was subsequently
dressed by the police surgeon.
The fright seriously affected Mrs Murphy ana fears
nro entertained for her life
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THE SHERIFF'S JURY DINE.

One Of the most pleasant social events OF the
is The annual dinner gwen by the Sherin's
jury composed Of number OF gentlemen
mostly members Of the Bar and Bench. For
sixteen years Delmonico has catered to the
paates OF these gentlemen, but this year tho din.
ner was furnished by the Hotel Brunswick. Tho menu
was excellent; the Jurs' deliberations on It began
at seven O'Clock IN tho evening, and they had not
concluded them at midnight. Standard Hail. hired
specially for this occasion, as also tho reception
room, were beautifully decorated with nags, the
words sFirst Panel sherns Jury being spcuousy
displayed gus jets Iom the gallery. Inc arms OF the
various Statos OF the Union aud accompanying
standards were displayed upon the walls, and, win
the numerous lights, gave tho hall an exceedingly
picturesque appearance. Judge Brady presided, cup
ported On his right by Sheriff Reilly and Rev. ). II.
Iyne Jr., aud ON uis lett by Judges DAILY and Vaa
Worst, Among the other distinguished gentlemen
present were Speaker Hustcd, OF the Assembly !;
Mr.. Perrin, Clerk oi tho Court OF Appeals; Dis-
trict Attorney Phelps, Chauncey NJ. Depcw,
Judges DAVIS ana Joseph f. Day, A. J. Wander
poei, Isaac II. Bailey, Clark Bell, Hon. Isaac Brown,
Sir. Milispauph, Mr.. Langdon, D. L. q. billings, J. ID.
Fish, Dr. Bradley DIR. Flint DIR. Ranney, J. 0Don-
ohuc and about hundred moro equally we'll known.
Mr.. A. II. Cardozo made the opening speech Of tho
evening aud appointed Judge Brady foreman OF tho
Jury Under his guidance the festivities oi the even
ing interspersed they we're with vocal and instru-
menia usic along very smoothly until the small
hours OF the morning. tho guests enjoying themselves
10 their hearts coutent.
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PANORAMA AT GlLMoREs GARDEN

The midsummer patron OF Giimores Garden would
scarcely have recos that popua place OF amuse-
ment last evening tho occasion o tho private view
stones OF Ancient History" In tho nrst place the
Garden. which have been used TO seeing brilliant
with many colored lights, was dark, at the ex-
treme end on the Fourth avenue side, where little
stage was erected. which was coucen.
tratcd all the brllliaucy that could be got
ten from a OF footights The walk
lett their dainty prints was covered over with new
pino boards, AMI tho centre OF the buildug, Inch
bossoned as the rose IS now gwen over 10 rows
OF seats winch some ni,een hupdred invited guests
seated last evening. The exhibition which Is
under the management OF Mcssrs Shook n Gilmore,
consists of series of paintings illustrative OF ''un
tique civilization" They were painted by u German
artist Baltimore, who devoted three years
Mr. 4. Schoeuberg, OF that city There were nfty
dinereut scenes exhibited The first part tho pro-
gramme took the audience through Egypt, across her
desert, among her ruins on her river, INTO her tem
and Pyramids. Part second was devoted to hicro
giyphics. Part third and last brought them 10 tho
Holy Land, with views of tho streets OF ancient
Jcrvsalsm, the Temple OF solomon, tho Mediter-
runaun. ana they finally paid visit TO Greece,
where thoy visited ancient Athens, The
Acropolis nnd The Parthenon Ihenco they
crossed down into Rome, viewed the TiLer,
the Colosseum and took leave OF the ''Mcsones of
Ancient History" from tue Panthenon Tho PAIN T.
pgs OF these Inherent scenes done with care, aud
seemingly with accuracy. One could learn more OF
auccnt history at one OF these exh billions in
ing than hc could learn rom books III month, for
aids the mind winch Is led by an Interesting
lecture on the different scenes through which the
form Of the amusement attractions o the city Tor
some time to come.
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the fifteen remaining votes were divided between
The last mentioned gentle man received the nomina-
tion Tor Railroad Commissioner.
MR.. xKEAS's ADDRESS.
Mr. Mexican was introduced TO- the Convention
and made neat iutlc speech After a bvie express
sion Of thanks, he said:--l am assured that the ac
ton OF this Convention has been characterized ny
great unaumitv. and knowing TINS, accept the NOM
iLation. thankcyou sincerely Tor the great honor
you have conferred upon mo. have read the resolu-
tious adopted by you. They have no up-
certain sound and expressed IN no un-
meaning words, bui in plain, uumisiakable uase.
they positively and plainly reailirm those time
honored principles which have SO ong beer supported
by the democracy OF the State and nation, and under
which, when administered by the democracy. our
country has seen ITS greatest prosperity; and to-day
II is permitted me to CONGRATULATE you, gentemen,.
that every state In our glorious Union Is repre-
sented IN tue halls OF Congress; The army re-
stored TO It's proper posiuon--tnat Of servant
rather than master, the military subservieat
to TO tho cvh powers. l recognize IN
t'onai doctrines SO long aud 90 faithfully contended
success crowns efforts, will do all 10 my power
20 insure an honest and economical administration
Of the affairs OF the State In the interest oil the whole
people, and MAINTAIN to the best OF my ability tho
honor, integrity and dignity Of our old Granite state
READY FOR HOT PIGHT
The action OF ihe Convention Is tsvoraply received
by the rank and ole oil the party Both sdes go into
the 1ght ~h the advantage OF united forces, and the
campaign promises to be lively aud hot The pro
hbuonists may do mischief to the republicans snoud
they decide 10 put u ticket IN the 1ed.
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THE CRIoPlN'S STRIKE.

BOTH SIDES REMAIN FIRM IN THEIR DE-
MANDs AID AND SYMPATHY FOR THE MEN
FROM ALL SIDES.
pY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
LYNN, Mass, Jan. 16 1878.
There Is marked change In the roati We POSI-
tions OF the manufacturers and their employees.
Tho former are becoming daily more consoI-
idated and iEsst with renewed emphasis
the abolition OF the ard OF Arbitration OF the
Crispn Organization. The latter as stoutly main
tain the position taken at tho beginning OF
tho strike, and the lockout continues with
evident promise Of immediate settlement.
Tho system 0i aiding the strikers has taken
wider sc0pe. Than could DO anticipated. Almost
every branch Of trade has contributed offered TO
contribute OF its means 10 the support OF the recaici
trant Crispine. Boston clothing house hag not.
fed the President Of the Order that they
will devote the profits Of their establishment
for week to tho reliot fund. oyster
butchers saloon keepers AMI druggists have mude
fatterng oors Lf substantial aid 0f their stores
Even barber has volunteered to shave hirsute
Cri5pin for three months froc OF CHARGE
and this privilege together with other ribu ions
that cannot be divided, has been put up rattle
Stirring speeches were made at The headQuarters OF
tho strikers during the day and evening, and even
man ufacturers who are not III the combination
courased the men.
Roman Catholic priest has advised all the strikers
in his flock 90 back 10 work they will be
a starving condition. Other churches however, have
taken the opposite side OF the question There is
disturbance.
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AFTER THE CENTENNIAL.
PREPARATION OF REPORTS OF THE EXHIBITION
INK TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

PREPARATION OF REPORTS OF THE EXHIBITION.
[Dy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
PHILADELPHIA, JAM 10, 1878.
II IL understood that IN Marcn next tue United
States Centennial Commission will bold It's nna
ing to wind up its business and prepare the reports
to Congress These reports will be very vouminous,
and will embrace detailed statements OF the Director
General, the President and Secretary OF the Com
MISSION OF tho Board oi Finance In The Director
Generals report will be included those Of judges
oil each group, making their own report, the entire
list comprising ARIA pages octave. Groups =, g. q,
Z, 8, H. H. l3 15 H. 49, II, ~ 20, "a, 26 % ana
reports tests o turbine wheels, Oh steam boilers
aud steam iirc engines have all been published.
There will DO published In two or three days reports
on group 1-nin erals. mining and metallurgy; group
3-chemstry and pharmacy group l0-cloth0g, furs
rubber goods, &C. ;group l4-apparatus lor heat
ing, lighting, ventilation, water supply and drainage
group 18-railway plant group 20 motors hydraulic
aud pneumatic apparatus &c group 25--instruments
OF precision research, experiment and iIusrat on,
including teiegrarhy and music; group % Education
aud nee group 29-horl culture; groups 80 to 80
live stock; group 36-pomoogy ana report on col.
cctvc exhibits. or these reports groups g. 4, H. 20
aud IS are illustrated The Board OF Finance will not
be able mako their report lor several moatns yet,
the accounts are so complex and there are many
that cannot be settled for sometime TO come Among
the latter class Is notably the Permanent Exhibition
Company's accounts.
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A MERCHANT MISSING.

[BY TELEGRAPH 10 THE HERALD
BosToy, Jan. 10, 1873.
Theodore A. Neal, OF the firm Of Neal Il Crownin-
shield, commission merchants, No. 40 Water street.
OF this city Is reported 10 have suddenly left for
parts unknown. Tho city full OF ugly rumors, but
nothing definite can be asccned beyond the tact tnat
Mr.. Neal went TO New York some days ago; that he
was aboring under temporary mental alteration
there. ana that he finally sailed Tor Europe. His
secretary states that Mr. Neal told him that there
was no money 10 be paid out TIL APRIL and
that no would take a little trip. He also states
tnat Mr.. Nesl's business affairs In good order
Mr. Neal Is holder OF some heavy trusts 10 this CITY,
and bis disappearance will create q sensation and no
little ALARM but is assorted positively that every
thing Is all right
Is THERE WOMAN IN rHE CASE
Among the ruinOrs current here right and
credited by many persons who knew him Intimately
to tho effect that there is woman no case
that tho proprictors OF u popular book store know
something about the cause 0i Mr. Ncnrs departure; (;
but tins. ike the others, Will need corroboration be-
lore It can be accepted as true. There IS good deal
of excitement In business circles, which IL Will
Y iul state ment of facts 10 allny