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The Arizona sentinel., 1897-01-30
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF ToLEDo,l =
 LUCAS COUNTY, SS

LUCAS COUNTY, SS' FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath Chat he is the senior partner of the firm of F. J. CHENEY & Co.,, doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of CATARRH that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
 FRANK J CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of De- cember, A. D. 1886.
 [sEALl A w. GLEASON,
 Notary Public. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, o. 9 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Arizona sentinel., 1897-01-30
Notice.
U. S. LAND OFFICE, TUcsoN. A. IT.

Notice is hereby given that approved plats of the following townships within the Gila Land District and Territory of Arizona. have been returned by the Surveyor Gen eral of said Territory. into this office viz:
The Arizona sentinel., 1897-01-30
The AlgOdOnes Land Grant Case
 Goes Over Till the Next Term.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 27, '97. The Supreme Court has continued all Land Grant cases fer the pres ent term.
The Arizona sentinel., 1897-01-30

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 The most interesting and valuable book for women ever written is pr. Pierce,s
The Arizona sentinel., 1897-01-30

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The Arizona sentinel., 1897-01-30

Paper covers. IT a French cloth embossed binding is desired, send ten cents extra, thirty one cents in all, to pay the cost of this more handsome and durable binding.
The Arizona sentinel., 1897-01-30

Rainfall for the week. ...... ......0 .05.
 A. AsHBNBERGER,
 Observer. U. s. Weather Bureau.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-16

The COURIER was delayed this
week by the advent of a fine son
at the home Of Mi. Theopile Bazet,
our head man in the printing de
partment. THE COURIER congra
tulates the happy parents and
wishes the son a long and success,
full career.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-16

The Westfeld Qnd.) News print the fol-
lowing in regard to an old resident of
that place: Frank McAvoy, for many
years in the employ Of the L., N. A. &C.
Ry. here, says. Fhave used Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for
ten years or longer-am never without it
in my family, Iconsider it the best remedy
ofthe kind manufactured. l take pleasure
in recommending it," It is a specific for
all bowel disorders. For sale BIZ ,TbegSSfppl
dard Drug Store, {
~ BewpreIpf imitati9as many. people
7 p5assssSi66ag I'll ootthe2rti Cigars that 116o5JR 9kLe
the Ny Hit. Davidson & Avery ;sekoEhe
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-16
SEE IIODSE.
New ORLEANS, Oct. II, 1897.
The REv. R. H. PROsshR.
HoUMA, La.

the hhN. ~. II. TltOSShRs
HoUMA, La.
My DEAR BRoTHER
The prevailing sickness and the loss
OF occupation eutailed by suspension
Of Commerce have combined 10 pro-
dnce great distress and deslitulion
amidst multitude in New Orleans; aud
in view Of thisIact it is fitting for us to
take united action in the direction If
securing Il special fAnd in aid Of those
who suffer under these conditions, /
would, therefore, propose TO my
brethren that onthe Third Sunday in
October, being the 18th day of the
month, they take tile offerings of
their respective congregations for this
pressing and humane purpose, and
that such special notice of this APP
pointed offering be given to their
people. whether present in the city or
absent from il; as Will enable them to
be prepared with their gifts. 1t APP
pears judicious, 1uSlrler 10 provide a
special channel #of distribution for
this special fund. and in order thar
the habitual curse of pliilantlrophic
work -undeItaken by all our porislirs
may not be interrupted, to assign to
tire Standing Committee the care 0
these offerings.
All funds sen to MI. F. N. Butler,
Secretary, All Hennen Building, Will
be recelpted Tor by him in the name Of
the Committee, and The Committee
will organize am effective and apprq-
pirate method of distribution.
1t shall be my duty to forward this
notice to our brethren throughout
Louisiana, and also to make known to
tue general Church the necessitesa and
distress which we seek TO alleviate;
and we may confidently expect syn
pathy and cooperation in this work
from beyond our own borders. / am
iuHi9 OolisoiOlHS CidO JHo GlulCll III It's
various parishes, is continually minis
tering TO these practical needs OF men
as pant OF its dlvine mission, aud rhat
for thlsreason its as Il boo Y
ale ever in action. Yet | am confident
thft these proposals express the
Judgment and deep desire of. my
brethren; and that | utterour COMMON
prayer in the wash that our people and
ourselves, as God gives us power, may
be enabled 10 do helpful service inthis
time of sorrow and want.
Faithfully yours.
DAVIS .SESSUMS.
In answer to the above commu.
nieation from the Bishop, the offer.
ing at st. Matthew'S Church
- ~ ,ou~ , - O.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-16

Miss Louise Slater wasthe guest
Of friends and relatives in HeBpa,
during the past weekrra vi !
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-16

. gaaga lLa q i@ol ,41fhq glIin9
ri 81 iSDol1 4oHnil LnE thgil
-lsi9 9lli 1n 19ill uciIeidt b9mM
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-16

Mr.. Fred Wolf requests THE
COURIER to announce that he is
sorry he could not get his horses
here in time for to-day's sale. The
horses will arrive however, Sun
day, Oct. oath, and the sale will
take place the tollowingd day, Mon
day, Oct. 25th.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-16
ALaInRs, ~, o.. 13. ls97

ALGIERs, La, Oct. 13, 1897.
New cases to-day 38; deaths to-day 8.
Total cases to date 653. Total deaths to
date GO, Total cases absolutely recovered
277. Total cases under treatment 800. Que
new case at Galveston, 2 more, suspicious
at Houston,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-16

ill ~
. IN 10 dilnal 1@16l
,ll99L y docbirGtl JG
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-16
ALGlERs, La, Oct.

New cases to-day 48; deaths to day 8.
Total cases to date TIA. Total deaths to
date "a. Total cases absolutely recovered
351. Total cases under treatment 339.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-16

NHUIITN5' 1A'l VVV' tn IOJT'
New cases to-day 81; deaths to-day 9.
Total cases to date 685. Total deaths to
date "a. Total cases absolutely recovered
3O5. Total cases under treatment 1903.
Shreveport reports suspicious Dangue.
No new cases in Houston or Galveston,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-16

ALGIERs, La, Oct. II, 1897.
New cases to-day 80; deaths to-day
"A. Total cases to date GIG. Total
deaths to date So. Total cases absolutely
recovered 257, Total cases under treat
ment 294. Local Board ofHealth reports
Galveston 3 new cases, and A cases in
Houston, and one suspicious case in San
Antonio.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-16
Faithfully yours.

In answer to the above commu-
nieation from the Bishop, the offer
ing at st. Matthew'S Church
tomorrow morning and at St.
Johns Mission tomorrow evening,
will be asked for the needy of New
Orleans. st. Matthew's has ever
responded to calls for help in time
of sore need; and the Rector asks
Of both st. Matthews congregation
and st. Johns Mission a generous
and loving the Bishops
appeal.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-16

ANGLERS, La, OCT. To- 1897.
New cases to-day Al; deaths to day A..
Total cases to, date 1875. Total deaths to
date 81. Total cases absolutely reco vered
1871. Total cases under treatment 314.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-16
Total Gases In New Orleans
TO Date ia, Total
Deaths 81.
Gases ReportedIn Galveston,
Houston and Franklin, La.

Yellow Jack took a jump to the
Lone Star State this week. 1t was
officially announced that yellow
lever OF a mild form exists in both
Houston and Galveston. Que
case Of yellow fever has been Off
orally reported in Franklin. The
patient, Mr.. Caro-, a tailor, died,
The sun., 1897-11-07

Futures here advanced 10 to 20 points closing firm.
with sales OF 2s. 900 bags Havre opened iif lower.
but rallied and aivancei. Hamburg Advanced y 10
n pfg No aivices were received from Brazil owing
IL Is believed to political disturbances. Higher Eu'
ropean cables caused tho advance here to-day.
lssOa bags. American visible supply of Brazil sss.-
$40 bags, A. aiast esl. 500 last year.
NETALs-Werr Cminnl
NAVAL srosEs-SpIrts OF turpentine dull and nom
inAl AZ 500 Spiy~.: rosin steady al SliO9Slf3 Tor
common TO goOr strained.
PETHoLErN-Crlde certificates were rnquoted here
and in OIL City. Refined unchangef.
steady but quiet; new mes. SSS er23: do old $50
6es.75 Tallow. Size. Butter-Creamery western
23Lc Eggs-State, l-a22c.; Western. I0c- Chi
cago, Nov. G. Provisions ruled slightly higher on
nrmness IN grain Packers were moderate sellers
The cash trade was rathrr slow. $4,000 hogs are es
tima,ed for MONDAY and 200. 900 for next week"
SroAR-Raw nominal: se' test ShtsS 5loc-; e6'
test. 9S.<STsc. Refined quiet
wooL-The Wool Exchange quotes carpet wool'
follows: Aleppo. t2& &lSc.: Angora, l3S &C.; Bag
dad. black. 2o@alc.; BaEdAd fawns, 2os2lc.; BAs
dad. whites, 2lsx2i2c.: Fokhsra. uolors, lSi25
l4c.; Bokhsra, white. I5S &C. CAmels hAir. RnS
alan. l3SlShsc.; China ordinary. l2$l3c.: ChinA
conhing. l5SIsc.: CortoyA- i+sSl+hsc-; Donskoi
autumus. +sl3c.; Donskoi; combinS. elS23c
scotch. i6@l7.7c-; valparaiso. i3Sl+e East
East Trdia, low. l2S &c; Geors1An. B. o. ieSi!c
Georgian, b.. lt@l Georgian. l. S. l3E Sc
Kandahar. 22323c,; Karaii choice. lie SC; kAr
Adj ordinary. las Sc: Jorta AID T!canseS. 23s2+c.
KhOrassan color, l3l2SlSc; khorasSan white, l1'<
lSc.: Mohair. Turkish 40l542c.; Nc>sul washed. 22s
2Sc.: Gossul. unwashed. lic.' opo-fo. l"c' Saloni
Cvrc,ao Sox 6-Thssa vere tosa.x.s prineS.
The sun., 1897-11-07
400. Nov. e.-rhese were to-day's prices:


Theodore ?. Sanders has purchased the plot. 1oox
100 the south aide Of S6th street. 25 fee, east OF
ST. AIMS avenue.
Ashforth and Du-yea have sold for Judson lawson,
No. 6lS West IL 3Ih street q new four-sto-y Anerf
can basement private dwe ling. on lot 2OKlco.
Michael wlflandT and John Roth have sold 70
George EafteahAm No. 2l7 ST. AIMS avenue, 4 nve-
story fat house. On lot 2oxloo at elp.75o.
The city purchased, Tor a ire station No.
Ilp Maiden lane. 26Ks5 to Fletcher street x262xS62
At S47.4u0.
The kendall estate has sold TO Charles Riey IcoI
100 18th street, north side. 3s5 feet east of
L+noI avenue
oppsnhe!uer Mei1ser have purchased from the
Attaias improvement Company. through II. H. Cam
Co brokers three lots ON 10Th street south
s.Ge. loo feet W. 81 Of the Rculerart-
J. Carlisle Raymond has purchased from Harriet A
Hartn-tt two four and half story American basa
meut houses Nos lIs and Isl West Seventy ninth
street
Philip Green has cold to Henry L wirth No. "a
East !04Ih street 25Iloo.ll. frame building, fol-
o.. eco.
James B. vreelsnd has purchased 7jIloo. ~ Nos
632 and 53S West Forty fourth street and will build
three six story FAT houses thereon.
Ella s. Conkliu. through John p. Kirwtn- broker
has sold Mary l. Japp No. IS9 West Forty-eightt
street athree-story dwelling property.
The sun., 1897-11-07

a~nin., q pns l.st wuek ard aaee inss year.
The ClrcsSeS efnsss thnt rain has been general nt
the soufh fne pstf week. and that In consequencs
the rsrReflnr q the crop has suffered some inter
Tupfion thsf frosa are reported sonr points and
~ Mrrnphfs Killing frost occurred on Wednesday
morning; that Helena sponden; statrs that tne
came into sight during the week 4T0.2OS bales.
against 37e 70 N the sane uesk ias year a makls
this time last year. The exports from the ports
thus Far ,his season have been 1881, ,S0t bales.
arairst 4 bOa Tps thus far last seaaon. The total
worlds Sis,hle supply ts now 2.5lp.sSO bales, In
clpdin0 3 bss 900 American. against 3,Y95,elt a.
this tir,e iast year Of which 2.s2S. IL were Amert
can New Orleans advanced point. but reactHd
FUTURES here opened points higher. but reacted
ana closed QUIET and steady. with prices unchanged
10 ponts lower. The sales were 6e.l0O bales- The
future trading was follows:
The sun., 1897-11-07

The trading in cotton was dull and f%es;Sfe, % I'D,
nuctuations in prices were couned Wiihln naII0yM
range without decided tendency either way. Az tne
opening prices advanced slightly on better veIpoos
cables than had expected. But In the aueene oL
support prices weakened and slowly decInen. tne
close being practically unchanged from last niGhls
nnAl quotations. The expectation OF ihcreas.u re
cepts a result OF the rails ng OF the quarAhtne IN
the South depressing factor. and the ro'tc!es
weekly weather report was beArtshly interpreted
The receipts Iorts for the week are estimated a.
Signal service predicted frosis the interior OF North
Carolina and Virginia to night. showers in AlabAma
Mississippi. Louisana eastern 7 Las, ana hrEansas
CoFFHE-Rio on the spot dun and weak; No.
Z, exc sales 500 bags AarArAbo on private terms.
The sun., 1897-11-07

Government bonds steady at unchanged quo
tAtions. Railway and other bonds strong. The
Terminal lists, t.. r, Erie prior bonds, kansas
Oregon Improvement SIS. I'd /. p. ST. Louis.
Southwestern lists. Texas Pacific 2ds. Atchison.
Chesapeake ana Ohio. and Northern Pacific
issues. The more Important net advances were
IN iR5 AffaisS4 aioS S sal =: nent 70 S Brook S
Ohio consol 5s. as. to 1loia. and general 4Lss,
Il. to 70; Chicago Terminal lists. {. r.. ), 10
Az: Erie prior bonds. Z: TO 90ia; Kansas Pa
2ds. =. 10 59ia: Northern Pacific prior IA. i, 10
90la. and general IS. 2, to ssh; Oregon I'm
% l:ts "a 7i:. and Teas 81 Pacias Sais
Eds, > cent, TO 26A-
Commercial price OF bar silver in New York,
57isc- Bar silver in London closed At 26iad.
Mexican silver dollars were quoted at ~ i2c.
Money on call. 2 p cent. Time money is
easier and Is quoted: Sixty days, 2la cent:
months, 3iRa4 ceat. on good mi ed Stock EI.
change collateral: Commercial paper easier.
Prime indorsed bills receivable are quoted at AZ
i+ cent, prime single names At 4aA7 cent.
and good names at 4iad5 = cent
FSre!sn ,!sn exchange market firm at unchanged
s9es aars pS'a ssng and 'ss ssf sF ssns
sight drafts, 81 s5i4ssi sSS. and cable trans.
$50 for long sna nss eES for Short
Iechsmarks. 9lSsz9+S for long and s5 5-l6a
S5 7-l6 for short: Guilders, 80 l5-l6s4o for
Domestic exchange on New York: Boston-5a
10 cents discount and par Chsrieston-BuyinG,
ls discount; selling. par. Sayannah-Buying. J. 10
on selling, par. New Orleans-BaIk. par: com
msrcial, Sl.25 discount. San Fran isco-SiGht.
l1is cents premium; telegraph, 20 cents pre-
MUM. ST. Louis-o5 cents di- count bid. offered
AT par: Chicsgo-2o cents premium. CiDcn-
nati-Between banks, par. and over counter. so
cents premium
Glucose Sugar Refining common Is quoted at
S6t-aS7, and the preferred al sS77 7aSOS-. stand
STd OH Trust certiheaies closed ei 33ss33s
gave 5s at llOi-allois: American Mailing at
22lsd26, and preferred at TlH15; Cen raj Union
Gas Sc. lOlLalOla; Standard Gas. common.
at l3yali2, ana the preferred at l47al49; Mu'
tuAl Gas at 33o935o; Syracuse Gas at @2924-
The weekly statement OF averages OF the
Glazing HnlIAe hanka HhnMa.
The sun., 1897-11-07
PslleA the H.il .sa uroL. u.r Ara.

+rna the Portland DdIy Press.
Mrs. Mary J. AuluSch Of l76 Cumberland
street went Monday to - Federal street 20
make q call. Nnt tak!ng hold OF the bell knoo
gave II strong pg'!. Tie wirc on tne othe- .lis
OF the door Was broken and the knob pulled OUT
causing her 10 lose her balance. aud she frlI
down Eve stone stems 20 the Sidewalk. breaking
her leit arm aud b-glslng her forehead. bealdS9
shaking her up badly.
The sun., 1897-11-07
Public Nutires.

FISAScE DEPARTMENT. BUREAU FOR THE
COLLECTION OF TAXES, NO. 81 CHAMBERS
srkEEl STEWART BUILDING. NEW YORK, No
VENEER ]. 1897.
NOTICE To TAXPAYERS
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN BY THE RECEIVER
~ of Taxes OF the city OF New YORK 10 all persons
whos- IaHes for the year 1897 remain unpaii on the
cEBt day OF November Of said that uuless the
same stall be paid 30 h!m at his orlce on or bfnrs
the nrsI day VI Dru-nteT o; said year Le Will charge
rece!Ve and eolleri upon such taxes remaining uH
paid on that day 10 addition TO the AnouaI Of sach
tAIeS- one per ceptum on the amount thereof. An1
change. receive Ant collect upon sucn tAIes 50
nlaia.HG uGpAId on the rFSt GAy q January there
after nIeres upon the amount thereof AZ the rate OF
seven l+T centun per Gnnum. 20 o. calculated from
CsriOtsT !. 1897. the day which toe A-ssSsu.ent
rplls and warrants therefor delivered TO the
sald Receiver u TaIes 10 the date OF pATMeni RA
provided by s>rtioas -43. 80. And S45 Of the SsS
NCTE GIty COnSotdAtCa Act Of ls92.
DAVID Z AUSTEN. RecsiyeT OF TA1eA-
The sun., 1897-11-07
Ressea the Hotel clerL Of ,.ope, and clo.he..

hoebed The Hotel Clerk OF MoneJ and CIotheh-
SHARON. Pa. Nov. 6.-At an early hour yes
terday morning two masked men entered the
Pulaski Hotel. They held a revolver 10 Clerk
". T Stewards head and compelled him to turn
They then compelled him 10 take OF his clothes.
and one of the men tonped them and le:: his
sui. instead.
The sun., 1897-11-07

'Dehcit-
National bank notes outstanding to-day
amount TO $3.50. .0ss.s sl5. In the week Sl,1S5,-
SO were issued and 81. .224.77o destroyed.
Money in London 2L2 . cent Rates OF dis
count in open market for both short and three
months bills. 2Aa2Ts cent Paris adyices
quote 3 ? cents at lo3 francs so centimes. Ex-
change on London 25 francs IS centimes.
The sales of mining stocks at the New York
Consolidated Stock and Petroleum Exchange to-
day we as folloWa.
The sun., 1897-11-07

Surplus S24.27I.sOO S2I,Isl.Ss5 Dec. SScSo.575
The surplus a year ago was Sl4.sl0, 400 and
two years ago $l9. $50. .050.
The imports Of general merchandise. inelRa-
The sun., 1897-11-07
s1rAroI1E AND oourHnsOzAI-

Few TevA useeH RzsAssrs-saiss Hsv. =
gHrTED srATEs AND STATE nCNpa tu sl.ooos,.
10 o q. .. ".........."...".l12h
r,n-rra v,,cru o~ t,,rrTxn rTArra pnrrDa
The sun., 1897-11-07

Bariey-WAs dull and steady. New feeding. 2-S
2ssc. cost and freight 10 Buffalo; mAting. 40S3oc.
As TO quality. Rye-WAs hrmer. state. 1859 5JI4c.:
No. sWestern. isSIsSc, cost and FIRE eht TO Buffalo.
Ccrr-Spot Was steady. Sales 1850 bush, includ.
900 No. mixed al S2S.c, free on board anoAi.
for export. No. mixed, 1000 at 9lc in elevator.
Futures advanced iEc- to Sc.. After Change Dec.
on curb was STAG Future sales 10000 bush. a.
follows:
The sun., 1897-11-07
The weekly statement OF averages OF IN
Clearing House banks shows:

Rea've u go e0s.soo Sl7s se7. 900 Dec 81 sss 900
The sun., 1897-11-07

Nails for Newfoundland. by rail TO Halifax and
thence by steamer. close AZ this osice daily AZ
$3.50 p. NJ Mails for Nilu-lon by rail- tU Boston
aad thence b! steamer. close al this once daily
$50 p u. Halls for lhA close at this ONES
daily at A. NJ, for toEw ardinG by steamers
sailing tNondays ana Thur.nayS' from Por. Tam
pa. Fla- Letter mails Tor Mexico city. overland.
unless specially addressed for despatch by
steamer. close =: this Ofice daily 4: NJ; paper
mails at 4. N Registered mail closes At z. u.
previous day.
The sun., 1897-11-07
TRANSPACIFIC NAILS.
Nails for China, Japan. and Haw all per STEAMSHIP
PUBLIC NOTICE,

CORNELIUS VAN C0TT. Po-tr
Post once, New York. y. Y. Nov. q, 1891.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-03-25
Murderers Hung.

The best piece of hanging done for
some time was done at Newport,
KY. last Saturday, when Jackson and
Walling were made to stretch hemp
for the murder of a girl named Pearl
Bryan. The headiess body of this
girl was found on the Kentucky side
of the Ohio river on Feb. 1st last, in a
lonely spot. Evidences pointed to
these two young men. They were sub
sequently arrested, tried and convict
ed, appeals taken and the usual pre-
requisites to hanging gone through
with. The Governor was applied to
for clemency, but to no avail. and on
Saturday they expiated one of the
bloodiest crimes of modern times.
They made confessions and then re-
tracted them on the scaffold, and died
asserting their innocence. The girl
had gone to Cincinnati to undergo a
criminal operation to hide her shame,
and whilst these men are not known
to have had anything to do with her
condition they undertook her des-
truction, which they accomplished by
taking her to an out of the way spot
and cutting off her head which they
threw, it is supposed, into the Ohio
river.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-03-25
A Legal Question,

Railroad Commissioner Hill of this
State, has applied for mandamus
from the Supreme Court to compel the
Winchester & Strasburg Railway to
run it's trains into Strasburg. The ap-
plication involves a federal question,
OF very grave Importance. and one in
which the State of Va. will probably
take keen interest. The road is in
the hands of a receiver and is being
conducted under the supervision of
the federal court of Maryland.
Whether State court has any juris-
diction for any purpose is a question
which will be raised, and if the State
court has no jurisdiction to compel the
road to do anything whilst in federal
court hands, may the federal court not
practically make a new charter for it.
Should the road commit any breach OF
State law during the receivership may
it not have perfect immunity through
the Federal court? 1t will be inter
esting to note the action of the federal
court if the Supreme Court OF this
State grants the mandamus.