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THE HERALD, CIIARLU'I'I‘E'I‘OWN, - - - - — . . . . - .

- WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 14, 1370.

Bismarck is willln to discuss. In a friendly tons. with Raglan . but makes no pledges.

The proposal of a' Conferenos and granting of furlonglis to Russian soldiers removed the ltpptehensions of the Turkish Government In re- uord to the maintenance of peace. llvptlnl .gy Russia is coqusttlog with the Porto, and ofiers the Sultan a formal alliance. \vlilcli guar- antees the Iuteprlt of the Turkish dominion

The journals u osoow duuounco, in strong terms. the Wooden press. for its silence In re-

ard to the Treaty of I’lll'l'l.

Gortschakoll‘s reply to You Hunt Is ldcatlv cal with that. to Granville.

Consols 925. lerrpool markets steady.

No later war news of special importance.

Looms. Dec. O.—-’l‘lie English Government has given a contract for sixty batteries. eight gulls each. of Gatling‘s mitrailluses. [to be made in America.

Russian Government has. In its omploy.s number of American workmen. In the manu- fucluru of mitrallluses. Theta ii ample evi- dence that Russia is preparing for war on n

rand scale. ' Advices have been received here that in the

battle between the French. under Briand. and the l’rusiians. at Etri-pnzney. in which the l'rusalaus were beaten with severe loss. the French captured three olllcerzi and a number of cannon and horses. as well an a quantity of small arms. The l'rnaslan forces retired in the direction of Giaora. (Department of Euro, 3:1 miles northeast of firm-aux.) where they have made a stand.

Prince Charles of Austria. hesitate: to side with Turkey against Russia. on any tolltlitlollil.

’I‘ho tnllt in the London clubs favors the idea of s'l‘ory administration to succeed the present Mlnletry.

Sir Roderick Murchison. whose condition had excited alarm. is MIMI“-

Odo Russell's interview with Bismarck was of a diplomatic character. Ila represented to the Chiucellor that England would not light upon the Eastern question. the Illnrk Sea lleet matter. or about tl.e integrity of the Turkish anpire. but Would assuredly light upon an ar- bitrary breach of the treaty by Ituasln. and tho llinult to England lmphed in the lone ad- opted by the Russian Govcrnmcnt.

Bismarck was wary and urged a conference. but With the object of backing Russia‘s die. liliuldn. Russia proposed Constantinople or tit. l'eterabtirg all the place for a Conference. but lllsmurck makes a boast of favoring Eng- land. by llxlng on London. Uilrlsclldkoll' wants the creditof yielding this point at the sonic time. and that he only regards a Cou- fcreiico an a euperlinouzi fornutlity.

The l’rlisslans have evacuated Ilouznlnconrt. which town had been held by tin-m since the lat lost. 'I‘ht-y alno burned the village of Sury. in that neighborhood.

Lusnox. Dec 7.—'l‘ho King or Saxony has received a telegram lroni Prince George, stat- Ing that the enemy retired on Sunday behind tho Marne. lie gives the total loss of the Saxons in into engagements as follows: olllc- cre 70. rank and lilo 2.l00.

There is great dissatisfaction with General I‘nlndines. by the French. for evacuating ()r- 1001).. News by earlier pigeons from Pavia is to st... lllli The «ski ouutliiiirn llltcllac. Mill the river Seine was full of lionting ice. The "morale" of the army was excellent.

I‘ruadan reports any that l‘ount. llismnrtk ‘bas sent a message to the Burialaiis. conveying the intelligence of the defeat of the Army of the Loire. under General i'iilndlneu. the sur- rcudcr of Orleans. and the French limo of all . nus and 15.000 prisoners. and that GL'III‘I'III

lucrot's army. before reported in the loop of the River Marne. on the tent bank. recroased the river on Saturday. by means of tight pon- toon bridges. which they destroyed after l'I‘- crossing. The iiluvcincnt was i‘lr‘t‘lttl with- out opposition on the part of the lit-singers.— the guns 01’ Ports do Nogi-iit and do (‘li:iri-n- ton. and those of the Caitli- lll"'1llCt‘lllli“, pro- tecting tin-in In their passage over the river. AMI adorn“; the passage. tlm truups uiiilci Ut‘lll'l‘ill Ducrot wuro tillacl‘l’cil to be collecti— tratiiig at Vlnrennes.

A lie-patch slam that Marshall llnznlnc Is aerioualy ill. with some nerVous dist-use. from which lie Ila.) :uchrt-d ever .luce the capitulntlon of Hell.

it bi announced that the Sultan of Turkey accvpta the proposed plan of II Conference ill London. on the Euxinc diillcultlesi. provided that the picnipoicntinrles or the various pow- era. sent to the Conference. be niltlltll‘ilt'tl only to discuss the question of tlic liltick Sell in its relation to the treaty of 1836. Prince Girls- elnikolf is reported to hold the clinic views

The Khedlvo of Egypt has received a supply of three hundred thousand breech-loading muskcts.

Loxnos. Dec. II.—-'I‘lic accounts received lit-re from French sources. say that the losses on both aides. on Friday. Saturday and Sun- day last, both before Paris and around Orleans. were frightful. In the engagement» between the Germans and tho Army of the l.o|re there were 300.030 mun engaged. The Army of the Loire baa. mince the engagements. Iii-en rcln~ 1' Iri-ed and brought up to 200.000 men.

llourbnkl has taken the command of 19th army corps.

A St. l’etorshurg dvspntch says: It is not olllclaliy certain that Russia but decided to withdraw her demands. but public sentiment in earnest. for a settlement.

The l’roviaiotiul Government at Tours pro. fusion to have, at present. no Idea of evacua- ting that place.

From all the indications observable. tho Ruulziu Conference at London promises to be “army.

The Russian Government is evidently mnk- lug grout preparations for wuron it grand scale. if it should be licconsnry. in the lull-rents of Russia. Immense cqtilpincntr. and large quantities of stores are being collected every- where.

The N. Y. Iteraid‘r dcaputuh from Willa-ima- liobc. the 8th lust . reports Ilaznine as saying that the current report. that as aoou as Paris Clipllulfllf‘ll all the French Generals and prison- ers will be COIll‘fllll‘lI at Camel. under King William, was qnlto likely to be true. It being meant to reorganize the army. make peace and bush up cavil.

The death of General Ducrot Ia reported.

That part 01 i'realdont Grant'a Lineage rc- inling to the Fisheries question errach a Very uni-nay feeling here. England will certainly refuse to back Canada except there is the clear- est evidence of right on her aide. 'I‘lie ata- tutes enacted by the Provinces are severely condemned.

lluasia has nddrcncd dcspalchea aimllar to those sent to Great lIritalu to the other poWers Concerning the Conference. The present indl~ cations are that there will be a warm discus- sion at the proposed Conference.

Prussia is reported to bs intriguing for the annexation of Luscinhurg.

The Italian Parliament was opened yester- day with aspoccli by King Victor Emmanuel.

Myanmnm‘ 9, p. m. A iieaputcn Irom 'l'onrii says the array of the Loire has again commenced a forward movement.

l'nris advices. by balloon. report llxed deter- mination of the inhabitants and authorities to held out.

The Pl‘u‘llfifll were constructing drfenaive works in rear of the lines from Which the French recently drove than.

A large number of prisoners had arrivrd at Paris. captured to tile battles cast and south of the city on the 2d last. The l'ruasiaus In their attack hurled over 120.000 tnun against General Ducrot. In spite of their immense numbers, Ducrot hold his ground and repulsed the enemy.

King William has soot pied the title of Em- peror of Germany.

Olsdutone says that "or Majesty'p Gov"... "WM fuel! builud to make. and has matis pro- "lion for affording protection to the l'outlfl.

News l’mm st. 'etorsbttrg osly oottlrras the idea that Russia will laslst. upon recognition or her demands.

Earl Granylilo again proposes peace inter- vention In I-rnuco—l'rusalnn war, and “up” Rniila and Austria to meet England In "our. in cesantion of hostilities.

he King of Itst has lstltiPd a proclamation in which lie announces that he will proceed to establish the complete independence of tho Roman Catholic Church under the authority of the nation.

It Is tho prevalent belief in many clrclea here that the formidable preparation now being rude both by Russia and Turkey. give but little hope of a diplomatic settlement of the questions which have arisen batman the two powers.

Three French Iron-clans hsrs been ordered to ths harbor a! flu rs.

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The English populatibn a! Ilavrs are con- stantly crossing the channel. on their way home. in great crowds. 'I‘hcy confirm the re. port of the French defeat near llavre.

MADRID. Dec. maids-Queen Isabella sent her l'ornial protest from Geneva against #va. tlon of Duke Aosta as King. She slates she has no intention of appealing to force.

Palm, Dee. O.—-'I‘urlilsh llect ls under imme~ diate sailing orders. and every preparation ls made in anticipation of war.

UNITED STATES.

Nsw Yonl. Dec. ti.»1lenjamlu Howard. an old man oi’aeveuty. living alone In Westport. Mum, was murdered and robbed of sixty dol- lars. by two boys of fifteen. They have been arrested.

Viscount Froilltard. the new Front-1i iiiin- Intor. lo-ditv presented his credentials. and was olllolnlly received by the President and Secretary Fish.

Mw Yonx. Doc. I0.--Guld 1105.

CANADIAN.

Momnmn. Doc. 5.—-—A great fire has oc- curred nt Ottawa. consuming nearly all the buildings on the north side of Spark Street, between the “'I‘imes” Ollieo and Howell's store. both of which have been saved.

Orrawa. Dec. 7.2—'l‘lio Llcut. Governor 0 child the Ontario Parliament to-day. In It a speech he congratulan the. members on the increased prosperity of the Province.

0. l. M. L. IiiBTiTUTn.—At a meeting of the above Institute. held at St. Andrew's llsll. on the 9th lint" the lollowmg gentlemen were duly elected adieu-bearers for the ensuin gyear.viit :— I‘ation. IIls Lordship tlio llighi Rev. I’eter Mc- Intyre. D. 1).: Vice Patrons. the Very Rev. Dr. McDonald. ths Itev. J. llioydcrick. and the lion. 1). lltrllan; President. It. liedilin: lat Vice President; A. 0. .‘Ichugnld; 2nd Vice President. Dr. lirnry Galina-y: J. R. liciliiin. Secretary and ’I‘rcasurt-r: Librarian. J. Walvib. Committee. Mum. M P. Ilotclifortl, M. llliike. J. Walsh J. Leaby. C. lirrmaiu. II. Bracket. 1‘. Council. 'I‘. Ileilly. Night of meeting for lt-clurca ’I‘ursdny, for debates: Wi-(lnt-aday. Selim" and "lumber tickets to be had from .thc coininltte or from

JAMES R. itmmm. Secretary. Charlottetown. Dec. 12th, 1870.

(‘IIARLOTTETUWN “HEATING Ct.vn.-——’I‘he \v‘lllv tcr nee ion of the above Club will open on Fil- dny evening next. the 16th lnltl., at "The Odd Fellows “all,” over the Charlottetown Iteadlng llomn.

The subject for debate will be “The Fishery Qiloutitm."

()pener. D. Currie. Esq. Debate to commence at 75 o'cIOclt.

I-‘. I.. Illszinn. HaCI‘HOI’. Charlottetown, Doc. 1I, lsi'O.

A- B. SMIE‘H,

MANUFACTURER,

lMPORTER 8i. DEALER

Hats, Gap; & Furs,

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BOOTS & SHOES. pr— highest priceprtltl for liiNt{.'l'tusli'- RAI‘, FOX and other FUR SKINS. SOUTH SIDE QUEEN Hut‘altt. October ‘10. lb'C'J

I)lotl.

At lili: Spring. Lot it. on the 7th lush,

after along and piiuful illness, Catherine. the

beloved \v.fe of John MrDonaltl. Hop. egi-tl

(ill yearn. .b‘lic was highly esteemed for her many good qualities.

Conunes'cial.

BOSTON Manner. Doc. e. The following are the wholesale prices ob- ?alni-d by crnninlsaioii houses for produce In good condition :— “UTI‘BR.-I'l‘lccs remain same nalast week.

Room—Ibo market is firm and prices steady at 33 cls. per dozen for pli no linvitvni. Vicocrinirs. «The market is unimproved. l'rlct'a rt main at to 85 cents per bushel for piline Eastern. liar—There is a moderate demand and prions tune as last Wct‘k. em cargo hay at .27 to 3:30 per ton. $27 per ton. Ua'rn.- Prices are advancing. “'0 now quote at 60 to 65 cents per bushil. I'ltm‘rsioxa,-—'I‘here is a moderate demand for small lots of Phlvlalollfl, and prices exhibit a tendency downwards. No alteration in prices of the wholesale trade. Clear pork. 329. and city packed. .20 to .30; incini do . 826 to $27. and extra prune 628 t) $14 per bbl. Lani. city tubs. 17c. per lb. Home, 20v, to 21¢. per lb. IliLtrax. Doc. 10. The markets are. if anything. dit-liuing. Our best potatoes will only fetch 24' to 30 cents per bunhel. l‘ork is low. with few aales at $ 21 to 022 per bbl. Cats. 48 to 50 cents per bushel. Sr. Joint. N. 11., Dec. 10. Gn.t|?l.—i)nta—-—'I‘be receipts ills pnat \veik have been quite free. although the price has not fallen oll' any. Cnrluada of l'. E. Island are sell. ing at 46 cents. We do not anticipate nnv de- cline unless large iota arc rushed in from l’. 1'}. Inland about the closing of navigation. which we look for at almost any day. Bailey—market supplied. I‘ot barley dull. l'novraroxs.—-1‘oi-k. owing to the dt-prcuing accounts from the Unite? Stator, has suffered a further decline in this market. A lot of 60 bbis. Island mess last week changed hands at 322. We quote American mess .20 ; prime .20 to .21 a 1’. It. Island muss 82‘) to .23; prime meal .10 to .20: domortic mean 323: priiuc mean 819. The demand is only limited to immediate Within. and lower prices would have to be taken to effect aid: of quantities. Lord in good demand. 50e. Rotter—tho tnarkot is pretty well supplied, but small tuba choice will sell at 216. to Me. No demand for ordinary. Eggs scarce, and wanted at 22c. to 23c. EXCIIA!0I.-—NOVA Scotia Money 3| discount, Canada I do., I‘. E. I. 1 do. (Tu'Tuti-e Ilahnn‘l. Dc». 0. We quote lower this week than prcvluitdy. although buyers are purchasing rapidly. I'ork. prime carom-pea only commanding lid. to 5d.. small weights 4“. to “d. par 1b.; oats 2c. 3d. per buih.; potatoes in. lid. to is. (d. Small purchases bring in. (id. to It. 84. per bur-II. The markets are most plentlfnlly atipplit'd. and every article of consumption. save eggs. are moderate.

Straw

Shipping Intelligence.

M‘Mwwww dug...“ w-waiy u \4 Va. .

Tho hrigt. Alarlc. Fortress. which called on the ad, with oats for England, is aalioro at Little 'I‘racadie. near the Straits of Canso. She struck on Saturday night. has several feet of water in the hold. and is likely to prove a total wreck 'I'he vssssi is owned 1) Pi-alio “ms. a (30.. and the cargo was shippe Ly Uni-veil llvor. KB. I'ealtc. limp. started for Canto in the strainer on Monday.

Capt. Paul. of the schooner J. W. IIalfleM. beans from Boston with a cargo of produce. writing from Liverpool. N. 8.. where he is vind~bound. with 15 other veaaela. aintca that after gsttlng through the Straits oi Can». he was driven back. got agroubd svi Sand Point, and had to throw a part of his cargo overboard In order to get of.

LAVIORID.-Al Bay Fortune, from the ship- yard of John I. H'Iiay, 3:43.. on the rim "ML. a splendid ship, of 898 tons register. named the lanes Damn built under the sapevintondmre of Mr. D. A. ‘Iania. for lion. James Duncan d 00.. ofthis city. and classed A. I hr eight yrm at Lloyds. abs was built under a shed. salted ol ths stocks. and is in all respects a lrst class vessel. She is intend“ tor a tradar and will. ya brilsvs, be saunas“ by Capt. . ' an s.

We imw quote prime l-Znsit- '

PORT OF CHARLU’I‘I'E'I‘OWN. Itx'l‘ititlu.

Doc. twitch". Carcntuwny. Chester. N. 8.; lumber. Brilliant. Stanton. at. John. Nild ; bal.

8,-Clippcr, Forrest. Illllfla: 105 bush. iialt. J. J. Marshall, Dooiiste, I'ietoii; 100 tons coal.

9.-—-Villette. McNeili, Promo: 50 tons coal. .

10,-Athlstr. l'urdy find; 700 bbla. herring. Sylvanui McDonald. l'aoli. l’ictou ; 57 tons

coal. 12.—.\Isry. Murray. Port Richmond; bal. Three Sisters, Miller. Halifax; sundilcs.

Ambrose. McDonald. l’.c'.ou; i0 tons coal. Cuutliv.

Dec. O.-—l'rincess of Wales. Cameron. Similar; 2m lbs. butter. 2MB do. lard, 7 bblr. eggs. 43 do. herring. 180 do. pork. St. Lauri-nee, Evans. l‘ictou; 340 bbls. pork. Ill punrhi-ons hams. 10‘“ lbs. hirtl. Lelia Alice. lIobba, Queenstown; for Olditrfl, 23.33:) bush. oats, 2.100 feet deal. ArgoI. Meliae. (fuceiistown; 2l.i)00 bush. onto, 2500 feet dull . Venture. Anderson, l’ictou; bal.

.u'l‘horesa, Fraser. unoenatovvn; 23.221 buali. onto. a". Lawwnce, Evans, Pit-toil : 407 hblu. pork. 5 pulicheons llama. I cask do., 2:“ lbii. lard. Edwin and Eva. McEuchern. llall- lax; 7000 bush. oats, 700 do. barley, 300 do. turnips. 10M) lbs. butter.

8.—.\'clina. Ilhbvll. ancnstown; 22,225 bush.

oats. 2500 feet deal. 6.’l’llllt‘0b8 of Wales. Cameron. Slit-dine; 10M bbis. itiht‘kerel. 2.380 lbs. butter. 46 rwi. oat- tnelil. 42 bills. do. 20 bbla. pork. A'plrlt of the 1)ay.’l‘uttin. Ilallfax; 830 built potatoew, 600 do until, 100 do. turnips. I-irlio. l‘owcr, Pictou. linl.

10,—St. Lawrence. EVImI, Pit-ton; llfi hbls. pork, Ila: lbs butter. Flirt, McKay. llali- fax; 3000 built. oats. S. Ii. (,‘nr, liam-y. lInlifux: “37 buvh. oats. 1331 do. potatooa, 200 do barley. 6 bogs U200 lbs.) 210 lbs. butter. Octavia. McDonald, Ilomio llay. 60 buah. potatoes. 60 do. turntpu. lb tom beef.

12 —-.\Ioscl|e. hlcltac, Queeuatown; for Orders.

211.000 “lull. oats, 3000 feet tit-til. Katilc (iollelt. Colleit. l'iriou; bul. lib—St. Lawrence. Evans, l’ictou; 19l bhla. ork. 201i lba. lard. Laveiiwtind. Gavin. St. yflhll. NM; 2500 bush. oats. 1200 do. turnips, 165.0(10. bath-y. 20:13 do. potatoes, iloo lbs butter, 4 bbls. nystrra, 18 libln. polk. 76 car. cast-spork, Weighing H.000 lbs., 8000 lbs. bet-f. woo lbs. mutton. 7 lots bay, 1:: caska Ili‘, 1000 gals. Villettc. I’ictou; bill.

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Tbcbrigt. .llrmi'lobuli. Walker. cleared from Cascumpec for lletnerarn. with 226 bbls. pota. toes. (ido. pork, 110 do. herring. 05 do. mack. erel. ll do. iilewives. Oil qt. coil. in drums; 18 qt. haddock. (10.. 78 qt. liolto. do. 20’) bags oltn, II III shingles, 3i kt'gv butter. 0 .\I pine boards. 43 elleep, 82 geese. l cratc,—-.liipped by Hon. 0. W. IIowlan.

'l‘iia W ASIJ'A'I'UCK Cum—Tho judgment in this case was delivered yuatl'l’lllly by the Chief Justice. who Ill Judge of the V. A. Court. The facts of the case are there. The Ii'unipaturlr was on a lishin r voya e to the Grand llanlt. It Is alleged In do once t at she was not intended to fish on the coasts or bays of British North America. On the 27th June. while pursuing her voyage. she ran Into Aspy Bay for Water. And it was said the riiustt-r and crew were not discovered fishing within three miles of the coast as alleged.

'I‘hojutlgment of the Court was to the effect that the vessel was responsible for the act: of the turn on board. that the treaty had been violated, and that the ll'aniparucl'. her cargo. stun-a slid furniture should be fulft-itcd. Mr. bhannun gave notice of appeal.

In the case of tho Iiriliah If‘lll‘. Jlt'lmi'c. the vessel was adjudged to have been ttignged in amugglluu ittAspy Bay. (2. IL. and a line of $800 linpositl. .\ir. McDonald. counsel for the owners of the Minute. desired to appeal, bill the Court ruled that their could i) - no appeal ivlirrr tilt: nut Vrholun than “(NIL—III. l:'.:')u't'.u. tit/i.

313w Sitirtriitntoits.

W>MA rm“- M

Christmai Presents.

US‘I‘ RECEIVED, at the ".\lllt‘ili‘l\ll Varl-‘n ty Store." Queen Sll‘ecl. per City If Balti~ moi-r, l'ionl England, rid llnllful; nlso,from Boston and New York. an endless Variety of

Toys. Fancy Goods.

Jewelry. Stationery. Clocks. Pictures. Fruit & Confectionnry, coxslsrixo or ‘i'iit: FOLLOWIXG :

I‘laiti Gold and other Rings. BI‘UIICIII'S and Ear Drops. “'tilchea

and Guards. Idlillt's' Sleeve Buttons.

Scar! I'lns.Bl‘tht‘lt‘ls.Ullarln Ornaments. Belt lliicklea. Pen and Jack Knives. l'intills. Gun Caps. Scissors. Razors. I'lpi-s. (various sorin.) i‘lgur Curt-H. IIiili‘ Udn. Violins. Bows and Strings. Cunccr- tiniis and Accol'tlt‘ull", Walking

Nicks. Lamps and Glasses, Fancy

Soaps. l-‘ino, Tooth and other Combs. Albums and work home, bibles. I'ruycr Books. &c.. &c., &c.

A t. s o; : Apples. TM. (Irangrs. Dried Apples. Loniont, blinking. Grapes. ’I‘abic Salt, t'unncd Peaches. "Noun. Chet-5e, ’I‘i'nnlu, Qniuccs. Mill“. Figs. Matches, Onions. (flu-wing Tobacco. Sugar, Cigars, &c., die.

VJ‘ Alum—The hcsi assortment of anth Wares to be bad in Town. All or which will be sold cheaper than any other store In the trade. TIMOTHY U'CONNELD Doc. II. 1870. Hill

OYSTERS. dvsraas‘.” Oysters.

F you want any good Ovatera. in shell or by the barrel. just call at the Subset ibvr‘s. and he will show you a sninple of the above worth looking at. llnving wanted down one hundred barrel: of the best Castuznpt-c Oysters. he is prepared to deliver them at his Cellll' in quantities to suit purchasers. Private families can be pusctually supplied

b n pl in to y p y 3 JOHN rt.()'.\'ElI.i.. Proprietor Union llousc.

N o 'r I c E 1

New Lumber Yard.

D0 HEREBY wish to inform my cnatom-

ers. both in Town and Country. that i have now on hand. at my New Lumber Yard. next to Mrs. C. McKt-nna'a. " Terrace House." King Street, all kinda of Lumber. for inside finish, and perfectly dry. Pine and Spruce Srantllng. 81in Plants. railings. Fencing Rails, &c.. all to suit customers. and Cheap for Club.

hr Please call and examine.

JOHN WALSII. Carpenter. Dcc. It. 1570. iin

Eastern House! HEAD SAINT PETER’S BAY.

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)1 addition to the large and varied rial-ort- ment of General hlcrchantliac. usually in stock. we. this (all. ofcr a variety of

Cooking and Box Flores. Farmers” Rollera, labia. and hair hbls. good sound lion-inf. 60 boxes Dighy Herring, ibis. snpuior Flour. Iron a Steel. for slot h shoeing. ‘IIEER a SONS. Ilcad Ht. rotary! Bay. Dec. It. ‘10. e on Im