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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-02-27

4 org man. with some whslrrs and
No. II boot. came into town one moru-
ing this week, three steps at time.
with blood in his eye, and deiermina-
tion in his heart to straighten out "A few
matters and things pertaining t. the
management Of the leading educational
institution of this town. He had a
grievance locked uD in the iDmosf re-
cesses Of hIs soul, as big as the lime"
the legislative fellows had at Salt Lake
last Saturday night. and by the time he
had bumped along at a 205 gait. over a
mile or two of Pavette valley road. cut
bias by February pattern. his griev-
ance was decidedly effervescent, pent-up
as it were. and all ready for such eN-
preston as only an accomplished lin-
guist is capable.
With that spirit Of true chivalrv. Of
which only southern gentleman. rear
ed in the mountainous regions OF fTenne-
see is capable. he first paid his respects
to The lady teachers IN such a manner aS
might lead them to believe that either
they or he didn't know the first blamed
thing about ''ieachn' skule. p"
When the principle hove in sight Mr..
Mil-that is. the gentleman with the
grievance. turned his attention to him
aud it is said that the gestures b,
which he enlivened and emblazoned his
remarks were worthy Demosihenes
or Cicero.
The cause Of all the trouble was an
innocent little rule. which has been
framed by the teachers, and fully sane
toned by the trustees. which requires
, that when pupil is absent or tardy
that an excuse from the parents or guar
q dian must be furnished. Abra-thdt is
I Mi-Oh Pshawl we mean the man will
4 the grievance. kept his boy out a dav "l
r. two and refused To send All excuse ans
{ when il was insisted on he ''bucked."
Z Without any disrespect to anyone. VI
y would most respectfully suggest tha; Al
e a. Be. class in the rudimenis Of com
T. mon sense be added to the curriculum o
4 our school and that nobody shall be- ba.
a red from that class on account OF az
or size.
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should stop eoing to see the girls just
because ChsistmAs 10 but a few days
on.
Mr. John Barnes will be out OF the
city next week attending the grand
lodge OF Mas ms, which cOnvenes IN
the city OF Richmond, Va on the 14ih
inst. We wish him pleasant trip
Miss Mary Gordon, on Effingham
street.. was on the sick list last week.
We are glad 20 note her recovery.
Mrs Josephine Robinson, of 10
London street. was on the sick list last
week We are glad OF her speedy re-
covery.
Ida Brown, the little daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Trim Brown. at 4l0 Arm
strong street, is very i'll with the
rheumatism. We hope she Will re-
cover soon.
Miss Maggie Eaton OF Lewisburg, n.
@ 10 the guest of Mrs Lavinia Blow
and family 500 Columbia street, where
she will remain for several days.
We paid the bride and groom, Mr..
and Mrs. JuniOus Avents. who now re-
aides in Mount Hermon, a call. The
bride holds in her possession quite q
number of beautiful presen ts that were
presented tO her by her many friends
There was . great explosion in the
city last Tuesday afternoon. The city
electric house was blown up and torn
into pieces. some parts OF il wel
blown over into Harris lumber yard
, In the destruction one man was killed
and the others badly wounded. Such
obstruction created great excite
ment.
The happy couple, Mr.. and Mrs
Holiday, who were married on the 23c
ult., is now residing 10 New Town
They seem to be we'll pleased will
thei- new life.
> There was a grand exhibition giveI
at the Ebenezer Church, on the 81
inst by Prof. Smith, showing the burr
! ing man on the log that cursed Got
and many bible pictures. Every on
that saw was we'll pleased with it ant
want TO see it again.
!. Miss Nancy Kirby OF New York, VIII
!. who has been visiting her sousin. Mis-
y Hattie Matthews on Columbia street
y for several weeks, returned home OIL
Wednesday last. Miss Kirby seems t
be well pleased with her stay.
It TIE CHURCHES.
. The services OF the Ebenezer Baptir
~ Church were very interesting all DAY
&c In the morning DIR. Chisholm, the pal
J. tor preached . soul stirring sermon
, There was also baptizinE in the morr
4 ing, At O'Clock communion. At Z <
o'clock, Rev. Smith nlled the sacrt
% stand.
North Street A. NJ L. Church. Re
Il Gaines. the pastor, filled the pI
70 pit in the morning. At O'Clock con
ne munion. Al 1880 O'Clock. thu sacre
%. rostrum was occupied by one OF the
% YOUNG liceDtiates. The sermon W
e very interesting. The young man wi
NJ now occupy his place in school VIII @
- he will prepare himself 20 carry Il
gospel
"a Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Armstel
o" filled the pulpit all day. In the NOR
ing, at she regular hour At o'cloc
oI the funeral of Miss Matte Riddle
ny daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. --, W
died on Friday. the 8rd. took plaC
At 1880 O'Clock preaching also col
munion.
art Third Baptist Church Rev. Campo.
Dr. pastor. Tho service held at its regul
n. hours The services very INTEREST,"
10 all day Sunday.
mt Green Street Church, Rev. Mill
Up pastor. Services held at the reeu
Ike hours. Communion in the afterno
are The services were we'll attended
day and very interesting.
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ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.

Rev. A. s. Thomas will preach his
second Anniversary Sermon at the
sharon Baptist Church. Sunday. De-
cember II, 1897 at ii O'Clock. Relie-
ious services will continue through the
weak.
The following eminent divines will
preach for US: Monday, DecemSer ID
at 30. Rev. n d. Lewis; Tuesday
December IA. at 80. Rev. III. Powell
Wednesday, December l5. at 1880
Rev. w. F. Graham; Thursday. De-
cember 10, at 1880, Rev. ]. T.. Turner
Friday, December IL, at 1880, some
good brother
There will also be in the basement o.
the church festival going on for tbs
benefit OF the church. All Christian
and friends to the cause of Christ ar,
invited TO come and help as in oul
struggle
The Sharon Baptist Church is in
prosperous condition. Rev. Thomal
will preach also at Ebenexer Bantis
Church Tomorrow at d m.
A. B. Thomas, Pastor.
CHRISTOPHER SMITH, Church Clerk.
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From PORTSMOUTH.
New Enterprises-Ex DlOsion-At the
Churches.
PoRrsMsUrH, Va, Dec. Q, 1897.

PORTSMOUTH, Va, Dec. 9, 1897.
There was a slight fire at the resi-
dence of Mcs Francis Brown, on Green
Street, between London and Queen
streets, on Monday last, caused by the
explosion OF lamp.
Mr.. E. NJ. Cannady made a fivipR
trip to Richmond, last week.
Mrs. Mary Riddick, on Columbia
street, is still on the sick list. We
hope she will be out soon.
Lookl The boys Of the ethiopian
race are SILL coming. Who is it? Mr..
w. A. Conway has opened a confec-
tionary and fruit store at $40 Green
st. Mr.. Conway can furnish YOU with
all kinds of fruits and candies. and
every thing in the confectionery line
Give him q call.
Mr.. Robert Canaday has opened an
oyster saloon on High street. also =
confectionery. Give him a call He
will furnish you with oysters from ter
TO twenty five cents a plate.
Mr.. Eugene j. Bass has arranged
another short case in his drug store
in which you find all kinds OF fancy
presents, also the cat in the clock tS
attract your attention. The best good,
are generally the cheapest in the end
therefore we would advise ali to mr..
chase their presents from BASES drus
store.
Our people are looking forward t.
ChRis mas with a view OF receiving ,
large number Of presents frOm thoii
de ar friends.
1 Young man We dOn't see why yOu
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HsiShOI HsighOII HeighOl!I

The Twilight Glee Club will appear
again. Grand Musical Concert. Dec,
IA. 1897, at and for the benefit Of the
4th Baptlst Church and its choir.
An enjoyable time for all who may
avail themselves of the opportunity to
be present The 10 different selections
that will be rendered by us. the Fwi-
light Glee Club, on this occasion, will
tend to make one not only pay 10 cents
for admission, but if a lover OF music
at all. will be sorry when we will have
completed our programme at the 4th
Baptist Church December IA, 1897.
Come, spend one night OF actual en-
joyment and aid good cause.-the
church and its choir. The Rev. Evans
Payne. pastor, invites the public IN
general.
Doors open at 1880 O'Clock; com
mence at s. Admission 10 cents.
The members n the club are as fol.
lows: Madame Nj. A. Gross, the wide
famed soprsno soloist Miss Serena L
Taylor, the rising star singer OF the
city Mr.. Robert H. Fox, the much sd
mired tenor singer Mr.. 3. l.. johnson
the favorite basso and manager; Mrs
Lena v. Jackson, the accomplished
nianist; Mr. Brice Fox, ticket collec'
klr
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DARVILLE JOTTINGs.

DARvILLE, VA, Dec. Z, 1897.
After several days Of dark, rainy,
gloomy weather in this section. we re-
ioice once more to see old sol peep
from behind the clouds and shine forth
in his glory to make glad the hearts Of
our people.
Every thing around and about our
city is being rObed in their holiday
garb and presents quite a lively APP
pearance. Xmas is fast approaching
and with it comes joy for the old and
young.
The New Era Institute has been in
session the past week in the several
churches OF this city, conducted by /.
3. Saunders and others. The sessions
were very instructive, also entertain
ing and was we'll attended by our peo-
Pile.
Our church-going people turned out
in full last Sunday.
At the Eigh street Baptist Church
at IL q. m, alter the usual morning
services five candidates were baptised
also at O'Clock the sacrament OF tbs
Lords supper was largely attended by
the members OF the church and was d
service long to be rendered. Rev. w
! L. Hall, The pastor, is doing good work
We are with you.
At Calvary Baptist Church. Rev. G.
W. Good was at his best ard is still
beseeching the Christians a. cO-worA,
era master to use all of their mos
earnest efforts in tearing down the
kingdom of satan that is erected in ou
city.
Rev. w. NJ. Moss of the Loyal Stree
Baptist Church is prOclaiming the 81
same truths to his flock.
We mention with sadness the dealt
of Mr.. Singleton Jones, who departed
this life on last Friday, December 3rd
He had just entered manhood when h
fell q victim to that much dreaded di
sease, consumption. He was a mem
; Der OF Bright American Lodge, numbe
I712, q. u. o. of Odd Fellows, VIII
performed the burial rites.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Higgins returne
to their home, Goldsboro, n. c., las
week, after spending Thanksgiving da
with Mr.. and Mrs. A. Morton.
Hon. John Mitchell, Jr., called to se
US last week.
Rev. J. @. Williams is out again
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MAGNO'S MESSAGE.
Sunday in Our Churches.
HE is HUNTING FOR A GOOD THING
More Marriagss-Wara News Boiled
Down.

Last Sunday presented q kind OF ha-
Nv appearance, but 10 had little eject
on the people and our shurshss we're
we'll attended.
On account Of sickness. We were un-
able TO give an account Of she services
at the various churches.
Last Monday night the man Was seen
burning on the log ~ the Fifth street
Ohbrch 1t was . panoramic scene
but TO hear those present talk about IL,
YOU would have thought the real scene
had reached Richmond.
A Bazaar has been going on at the
Moore Street Church during the past
week.
Death passed through this section
not long since and carried away many
loved onS.
We learned that that Rev.'s hen
house was visited not lsug since and
was relieved OF . few Christmas fowls
The Rev. says he would like 70 know
his visltor the next time.
The wedding bells are still a-ringing
Miss Rosa Wingfield will meet her in
tended ut the altar on next "Wednesday
night
Mr.. Warriek A Kyles leaves to-day
for New York where he viii JOIN hands
in wedlock With Miss Mary L. Law
Friends are invited.
Say, what will he do now She say
she is tired OF talking lsve. You know
what next
That fellow seems to behuntinE fer I
G T (good thipg) Yes, be wants y
find some girl who is worth . goo.
deal OF money. Well old boy, you eAn'
make deal in tSis section.
We hope the "chinIc--" will not hav
his girl taken from him At the soniD
bazaar hey seem 30 always plA
against him,
NA0HS Uno.
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Juvenile Department, I. o. of St Luke.

"As the twig is bent, thA tree Is in
clined."
The Executive Board of the Depart
msnt in its regular monthly meeting
Friday, November 26th, 5 ,. m. at
Richmond Hall. The officers of the
Board were all present: Mrs Maggie
l. Walker, Pres; Mrs Bette Merri-
dith, vice president; Miss Earle A
Lee, grand worthy secretary MrF.
Emeline johnson, recording secretary /;
Mrs. Rosa E William ., grand worthy
treaeHry Mrs Rosetta Mines, treasur-
er of board Miss Ella Ondley, chap
lain.
The roll OF Matrons was called, and
all answered we'll. The financial state
ment was given by the secretary, Miss
Lee. and the departments showed quite
an improvement over the last regular
meeting.
Mrs. Cornelia White. Of Hatcher
Council. Danville, Va, organized her
circle, known as Tunp Circle, No 20,
in October. under favorable and -four
ishing aH' pi ;es.
Two DEANS reported for October
Miss Mamie Higgins. OF Buttercup Cir
Gle, No 10, Fulton. Bette Brooke, Ma
iron; Miss Anna b. Moss, Cape Jessa-
mine Circle, Mrs Indiana Ammons
MatrOn.
The report from tire death commit.
tee and committee on paying claims
Mrs. Fannie Brown, Ella Ondley. &c .
trude ID. Lawrence, Was that the 800 o.
due as endowment from the 6eosrt.
ment was promptly paid, and the pa.
rents OF the children express them
selves as pleased, and thank the offic
ers and members OF the board for thu
prompt and nice manner in which thel
were treated, and promise to pray tn a
God may let his blessings rest on the
Juvenile Department, 1. o. OF st. Luke
Many new members were reported To-
the month Of October.
/. We take this method of further urg-
log every Council working under on
Jurisdiction to see that a Juvenile il
added to your Council. The work i
not only good but grand and ennobling
7 Oar aims and purposes are more thai
TO care for sick and bury the dead. w,
! appeal TO every st Luke of Virgini
, to get your child under the iufiuence
OF the Oder. We will let you know
! through the PLANET monthly of on
progress. For further information
} address,
, AAooIE L. WALKRR, q W. Matron
: v07 N. Tth st., Richmond, Va.
EARLIn A. LHn. q. W Secretary;
bl2 Monroe st., Richmond, Va.
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FROM OHIO.
Series Of Entertainmsnts--A Lodge OF
Elks.


CINCINNATI, o., Dee. D, 1esf.
A reception entertainments will be
given 1T the residence Of Mrs. Jackson
Martius, 1884 Lunn street, for the BEN
Eft of Union Baptist and the 3. nj 4.
Zion Churches, Wednesday evening,
December 18th Admission los.
Rev. H. II. Harris of Zion Baptist
Church next week before the hinisI
ters' Conference last Monday and
begged pardon for past actions and re-
ceived pardon and had the right hand
Of fellowship extended him again.
The many friends OF Mr. JOSEPH
| Johns, q member Of Garnet Lodge, ~
K. of P, 10 confined TO his bed, ~
Barr Street.
Mr.. Nj. Beaufort and Mr.. J. wilker-
son OF Louisville, Kentucky, 10 spsnd
ing few days among friends In Uni
city.
1920 Wade Street. was the scene Of
beautiful reception last WsdDesda
evening. Many friends had gathere'
at the home OF the Doctor and enjoy
ed themselves hugely, The following
programme was rendered:
Opening Selection by Klondike Man
dolin Club; Solo, Mrs Valsntine
Recitation. "As I've nothing else {
do" Miss Katie Eastoni Trio, Misse
Grace Hart, Lizzie Easton and Nj
William Hamm; Reading. !" he Col
ore d Educational Institution" Mis-
SeIlIa Gibson; QuartetGe. "Oft In tn
Silly night" Misses Alice GrHndleor
Grace Hart, Messrs Henry Grnndiso
and William Ham; y request sol
by Elena Williams; Selection b
Kiondike Mandolin Club Male Quar-
tette, Henry Grandson, BeniamI
French, Raymond White and William
7 Ham.
! The entertainment given by Mr.
Charles Carroll for the benent OF 3
/ Johns Zion A Nj E. Church at be
residence, 40 Barr St., last Wednei
day evening was q success
Rev. III. II Harris, Rev. X. ID. Phi
E lips, Revs. H ID. Prowd and Fossett
. this city attended the Associate
. which convened at Dayton, Ohio La
D week.
The new lodge of Elks are makir
? htsuway in this atty. Could not e.
j psct more at any rate with that gre
organizer, John s. Fielding In Il
= least.
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BRIDGEPORT JOTTINGs.


DEAB0AfOhTs DcC- n low
Rev I. A. d. LIE Child Of Danbury
preashed all day at the A. NJ + Zion
Church, Sunday last. He is here try
ing to raise money to build q church in
Dsnbury. He was successful in rails
ing nearsy $40 A goodly number of
members of the A.. n. e. Zion Church.
rendered their pastor. Rev. J f. Wa
tiers and family a donation Tha nksEiv.
ing Day consisting OF a basket of provi-
sions and . fine turkey Among the
callers during the day were: Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Hart, Mesdames s phia John
son, Geo I Barclay Hopkins, L
L. Walker; NJ sssv u Sin Tin, L. Phil
lips and otf
Mrs Adshne Bloom, a member Of
A. M. K. Zion Church, also president
of the Daughters of Zion and Treasur-
er of the A NJ + Zion Sunday School
has lived to see her Seth birthday
which abe celebrated Sunday.
Mrs. Grant Hawley, The Oldest col
ored resident of this city reached the
ripe age of "a years on November, the
2lst. She lie also a member OF the A &.
M. E Zion Church. We wish them
both many more birthdays.
Mr. James Kent Of Wall St, is able
co be about his work at Atlantic Hotel
again.
Mr. Thomas Eaton wishes to an.
nounee TO his patrons that he has
opened his place of busiuets in rear OF
40 John st. and has on hand fine line
of mems clothing at reasonable prices
A towel entertainment given at Mes
siah Baptist Church last week was
success
Mr.. Joseph Franklin lost his pet cat
Miss Rebecca Barker of New York
was in the city Thanksgiving Day.
Rev. w. n Morton preached an able
sermon to large congregation Sunday
evening He took for his text 2nC
Kings 2nd chapter, End verse from
which he expounded many words o
comfort.
Bethel A. NJ. E. Church was largel,
attended Sunday. At 10 80 O'Clock
Rev. striker preached a most interest
ing sermon, taking for his text "Thi
I same Jesus"
The Thomas family OF Hartford i
still stopping at Rev. ] H. Tayl
} The amount raised by the members o
! the Bethel A. N. Z. Church was $l24
! 81.
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CONGRESS NEXT WEEK.
One Of the Most Important Sessions in
the History Of the Country.

In view OF the many questions OF
vital Importance which are certain to
come before the forthcoming session OF
Congress, those persons VINO desire to
be we'll informed concerning national
affairs will be interested in the news
that 1.-The Philadelphia Press" has
made arrangements TO publish more
complete reports from Washington
than have ever been furnished by any
daily paper heretofore The Press"
maintains regularly at Washington q
special bureau in charge OF one OF the
best known writer's on national AFFAIRS.
The working force OF this bureau mas
been increased so As to leave no doubt
of its ability to adequately and prompt
" report every item OF Washington
news. As Congress will meet mex
week it will be we'll to begin reading
1.-THE Press" Washington reports 81
once.
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FROM NEWPORT NEWS.
Yelled Fire and Congregation Scattered
Persons Reported Burned-Ths
Voting Contest.

NnwroRr NEws, Va Dee. 7th. o.
Your correspondent regrets it very
much by having had to disappoint the
many readers OF the Planet by not Civ
ing them the news OF our city. How
ever we promise for the future to keep
them posted to what il going on.
The Emancipation Celebration Club
is making great preparation Tor
grand time on lat of January, 1858
Last Sunday, while our people were
at the several churches giving God the
oraiee. about 8 :45 o'clock, some one
yelled fire which caused terrible big
rush in Zion, all very anxious to IND
out the whereabouts of the tire. Ii
hanpened to be on 23rd Street, near
Warwick Avenue in one OF the bust
ness parts Of the city. Nine houses
were destroyed, most OF which were
grocery stores and restaurant and foI
a little while there wss . hot time or
23Jd st. So rapidly did the flames
spreAd that the occupants OF none Of
the houses were able to save anything
of any value besides . few scattering
pieces OF furniture.
Ii was reported thas . solored mar
was burned to death and several 9th
ers were badly, seorched. InVestigA
tion failed TO disclose that any one va
burned in the FIRE ct Allssalthough som'
narrow escapes are reported.
A colored woman jumped from
second story window and had ons an
kle badly wrenched.
| Mr.. William Jackson and Mrs
Brooks who have for quite awhile beeI
conducting two very large restaurants
in this part of the city was burned GU
entirely Just how the IRE originates
it 10 impossible to say. 1t IS said tina
some one made hot nre In stow
and went out and left 1t, suppoHitiol
being that it caught from the stove.
1t seems so very strange that som
people will go to big FIRE and pretend
| 10 be helping to save that which
abeuk to be lost and at the same tim
are CARRYING it away to- never retur
again. We call this stealing. Sue
was the case last sunday.
The article which was publishe
u through the correspondent OF this cit
in the Norfolk Recorder" OF last Sat
urdaV concerning the K of p. parad
ing the street and holding the religi
Gus exercises at onion Hall, two Sur
days ago seems to have started 8 bi
row. We are requested to state ths
there were no religious exercises at q
, held at the onion Hall. 1t was tru
that there were several Sir knight
from all parts Of the State nearly an
in order to accommodate the Visitin
brethren, dinner was prepared Il
them at the regular meeting plao'
and religious exercises we're conduct
at the First Baptist Church at o'cloc
} D m.
The contest for the beautiful pictuI
IN w. A Sbaw's window will elos mel
} Wednesday.
There will be fair At the Rooms
, the Y. NC. A for three nights begiI
' ming Monday and ending Wednssds
r night. The most popular lady recei
ing the highest number OF votes, ma
ried or single. will be awarded tn
beautiful present SO far the ysnr
men have taken very little inter, 9
bat there ara several ladies IN q
race. A. cur report sieSss Miss Lei
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Brldgeuort lettings.
Dacemher u. 81

December IL, ~.
Mrs William Scott, the brilliant and
talented lecturer OF the Missouri In
dustrial School, gave US the benefit of
q profound. talk at the Messiah Baptist
Church on Thursday evening last.
Mrs Scott took for her subject, "a
name and whet is in it," She handled
the subject with a mastery skill that
showed her deep insight into human
nature and an understanding OF our
people north and south In part she
referred to the name Negro in an i'm
pressive manner that showed the audi
ence it wss an honor to be Negro
and insisted that the name should be
loved by every member of tie race
su0stantiating the whole by history OF
uther races.
Rev. j. T. Waters preached an i'm
pressive sermon 60 an interest ting con-
gregstion Sunday evening, taking fol
his text. The church OF to day in il
infancy"
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chance or lottery schemes. Some OF
the most daring swindling OF the age
has been conducted bV this class Of ad-
vertisers, all of which violated the
spirit. IL not the letter, Of the anti-lot-
terry law.
RIvnR AND HARBOR.
Inasmuch as about $40 600 600 will
be expended upon River and Harbor
improvements, under contracts previ-
ously male, during the next hscal
year, there is quite a strong feeling II
Congress in faVor OF emitting the usua
River and Harbor Appropriation bill a.
this session. No agreement TO that Ell
feet has actually been made, but v
will not be- surprising should that b'
the result OF the exchanges Of opinion
on she subIsst now going on.