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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20
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f Or The Democrats of New Castle county
favorable to the election of Douglas and John
son, WIN meet at the usual places in the sew.
eral hundreds, on Saturday the 22nd instant,
and make the usual nomination for Hundred
officers, to be supported by the Democratic
party Of New Castle county, at the ensuing
general election.
OF H. F. Dure has contracted with the
trustees of the new Drawers Presbyterian
Church, located in Odessa, to complete the In
terror. The walls of this church have been
up and rooted in about twelve months. but ow-
ing to the want of fuRds to complete it, the
work ceased.
or A colored woman in The town of Milford,
few days ago. went 10 make a FIRE to get din.
ner, and poured some fluid on the fire to make
| it burn faster, when the fluid set fire to her
and burned her SO badly that she died in few
hours. She was drunk at the time.
or The Great Council of the United States
of Improved order Of Red Men, which convened
in Baltimore last week, elected Joshua Maris
Grand Junior Sycamore, and Sylvester Rian
hard, Grand Tocadon. w. R. Mcfarland, o
this town, was also a representative in thai
body from this State.
or Mr.. Thos. M. Moore will sell, withou
reserve, at public sale, at his residence nea
Odessa on Thursday, the 4th of October, hi
entire stock, farming untensils, household
goods, &c.
j OF A meeting of the Peninsiular Frui
Growers Association will be held at Galena
Kent CO., Md, on Thursday, Oct. 4lh.
0F B. T. Biggs, Esq. the Democratic car
ddate for Congress, will speak upon the polit
cal topics ofthe day in this town on Saturda
evening next.
or During last month 664,49S gallons
milk reached Philadelphia over the P. w.
B. Railroad, the freight on which was $7,0lS
or Mr.. John II. Thatcher, of Wilmington
has been appointed, by President Buchanan,
lieutenant in the u. S. r. Service.
OF Fifty-nine persons were naturalized
the U. s. District Court, which met in w
/. mington on Tuesday last.
: or George Vickers, Esq, advertises
= Trustees sale two valuable farms in Kent CT
G Maryland.
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The county nominations for this county have
now ali been made, as viii be seen by the
tickets 10 another column, deliberated and set
forth by the two opposing conventions held on
Wednesday and Thursday last respectively,
which, with the State nominations made seine
time since. complete the list for the general
election, and nothing now remains but for the
yeomanry to decide which ticket or which of
the men on each ticket they will adopt as
worthy of their suffrage. On this question
there will be doubtless diversity of opinion
Each ticket is intended for the combination of
two parties in one, for the purpose of securing
the aspols," and while with The mass Of vo-
ters such combinations effected by the " lead
ers" prove satisfactory, there are many others,
in these times of political disintegration, who
absolse themselves from The shackels of par
ty'' and consult their conscience for once, in
regard 20 the fitness of men. AS for the names
above referred TO, there are many that cannot
tail to command respect, as in every way wor-
thy the position for which they are candidates,
and who, in these days Of official corruption"
will be believed able TO pass through the or
deal unscathed. But while thus much is ac-
knowledged, it must be apparent. TO all who
remember, how far the general character of the
nominations of the last six years fall below
those Of twelve and fifteen years back, when it
was esteemed an honor, and sought by the
ssolId men' of the community. There are
many weighty reasons why men of strong
I" back bone" are more needed now than then
the principle Of which is the greater diversity
of affairs to legislate upon-heavy corporations
&c--and the'increasing power of the Lobby,
which sorecently performed an important par
in despoiling the honor of our State, and which
10 all probability (fos there are other concern
which deal largely in champagne and ricI
policies) ready again to test our integrity. Ia
der the circumstances it cannot but be expec
ted that conscientious men will vote as the
would legislate, and thus, as far as they hav
the power, aid 10 restoring both the legislator
and the legislation to their former elevate
character.
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Peoples NoMIHATIoN IN KENT.--A conven.
lion Of me Peoples Party to nominate ;icket
for lkent county, met in the Representative
chamber in Dover, on Wednesday, the 18th
insl., al 2 o'clock. On motion OF Mr.. Rash,
James II. Lohand, Esq, was chosen President,
DR.. Simpson and James ID. Wids, ESQ.,, Vice,
and Albert Cowgirl Secretary.
A full delegation answered 10 their names
from each hundred. The convention proceeded
to nominate ticket. with the following result,
viz:
ssnaiOr--David ]. Murphy, Duck Creek
HID.
Representaiiues--John A. Lavender, Duck
Greek HID; Thos. t. Thurow, Little Creek
Hd., John M. Downs, Dover Hd.; Peter L.
Bonwil, Murderkiln HID; James Sharp AND
James Ready, Milford Hd.; Jonathan Harring
ton, Mispillion lid.
Sherif--Nunus H. Coverdale. Duck Creel
Hid.
Coroner--Cornelius Coffin. MurderkiIn lid
Levy Court--Peter s. Collins, Duck CreeI
Ed.; Albert Cswgill, Dover Hd., John p
Coombc, South MurderkiIn Hd.; John Simp
son, North Mnrderkiln Hd.; David Taylor. Mis-
pilIion HID
The following gentlemen were appointed
committed 10 fill vacancies; John NJ. DEFINING
Duck Creek; Thomas Harper, Little Creek
Samuel Culbrelh, Dover; James Knight, Mur
derkln JOS. s. Lohand, Milford; VIM. Shaw
MspIlIion.
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Az both the leading parties Of this Hundred
design making nominations, on Saturday next,
for the Offices of Inspector and Assessor, we
cosnsel ihsm--for they both have good maize
rial to select from--to put In nomination re-
listle, efficient and capable men, who will dis
charge their duties with credit to Themselves
asd The party which elevases them 70 office.--
This being the year Of the I" general assess
meat' Of property, it is very important that the
Assessor elect be man every way qualified
for tho duties devoIying upon him. Party
fealty, We opine, will be less binding this year
shan a any recent period, and at the saline
time there is we think, growing disposition
Atn<ne large portion OF the thinking comru-
aig d, consider the qualifications as well -
ue politics Of the candidates. and, combining
This with the mixed up condition of the p'iF
tips, We think the politicians will find it 4
thsis interest 10 PIT none but good men Of
gard"
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BELL. AND EVERETT ToRcHLIcRT Procession.
The Constitutional Union Party of Whining
ton intend having grand TOrchlight Process
sion in that city on Friday night next. The
Commonwealth says it is expected that not less
than one thousand men from the city of Will
mington and other portions of the State will be
present.; from FIVE hundred 10 eight hundred
from Baltimore and fifteen hundred to twoihou-
sand from Philadelphia. The Bell and Everett
men in that city are anxious for their friends
10 every hundred in the county and State that
can do SO, 10 send delegations 1t is intended
to make arrangements with the Del. Railroad
Company to return them home the same nigh
by an extra train of cnrs.
We understand that quite a number intent
going from this town to Wilmington on th,
above named day.
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THE LOTTERY WAR.---There seems to be an
unrelenting war raging just now between the
members of the Lottery Firm that has SO re-
Gently burned itself, like the curse Of CAIN"
into the fair honor ofour State, and hence they
are, like the Kilkenny cats, set too to devour-
ing each other. The Broadbents (three in
number have published card, in which they
charge all manner OF meanness upon France
tor ejecting them from the Office in Whining
ton. The Baltimore correspondent of the
Phila. Inquirer has the following in reference
to this contest:
learn that quite fierce dispute has arisen
between Col. Richard r. France and his part
ners, the Messrs. Broadbent, who are interest
ed in the Delaware Lottery grant. France
very unceremoniously, a few days ago, went
to Wilmington, and formally--illegally, as is al.
leged-took possession of the entire lottery
concern there, and announced dissolution Of
partnership, without mutual consent. l do moi
profess TO understand the nature of this chan
Gerry quarrel, but of one thing, those who are
best informed seem certain, here, as well as il
Delaware, that had it not been for the grea
energy, personal popularity and indomitabl'
perseverance of the Messrs. Broadbent, SOM
|, years ago, France would have had 20 partici
patton 10 the valuable grant he now claim
from little Delaware. Vigorous litigation vii
doubtless ensue between the parties.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

The Prince of Wales is expected in Phila-
delphia on the 9th Of October, and several
meetings have been held during the past week
by Committees representing the st. Georges
and other societies, in order to decide upon
some suitable reception.
LATER intelligence from the Pacific coast
speak of great excitement 10 reference to min
ing discoveries in Washington Territory, to
which region there was grand rush. Blitsh
Columbia was receiving supplies almost exclu.
siyely from the United States.
Enormous quantities of peaches are being
shipped from Western New York, east and
west. One firm in Rochester sent off eighI
hundred bushels in one day,
ABOUT one-6fth of the required number o
clerks in the Census bureau have been appoint
ed, and there are thousand applicants fer the
remaining situations
CENSUS OF WASHINGTON Cry Washington
City contains 81 400 inhabitants, which is al
increase 1860 Of 1899. The whole of thu
| District OF Columbia contains population 0
1886, against 81 1897 in 1880 The numbe
of slaves is 1921, against 1857 in le50--a de
| crease OF 456.
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THE CRoPs IN EURoPE.-Very recent ac-
counts from Europe, and especially the eastern
part Off modify considerably previous reports
Of the condition oftho crops. Although storms
and locusts have done much damage in the
Russian grain-bearing provinces, there is a
strong belief that the harvest will turn out to
be good one. Spain will have large sur.
plus for expectation, and, as most likely, of an
excellent quality. The deficiency will be
chiefly in the British Islands, Holland, and
Germany, but as other crops have not suffered
to the same extent as wheat, the demand may
not prove SO great as many have supposed
From India, vast quantities of rice will be sup,
Piled.
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GAS FITTING.

would respectfully cali the attention of the
citizens of Smyrna to the stock of GAS FIX
TURES for sale at the shop, opposite Foxwelrs
Hotel, on Main ST., and at MIR. Jacob Ray
mond's Store.
The Gas Works being rapidly pushed for.
ward, those who have subscribed to take the
Gas, and other citizens will please leave their
orders for Gas Fitting as soon as possible, so
that their houses can be lighted up when the
Gas is turned on to the town. SERVICE
PIPE CANNOT BE PUT IN AFTER THE
GROUND FREEZES.
Having employed first class workmen, and
doing the work at low prices, hope TO merit
the patronage of the Gas consumers in Smyrna.
CHAS. N. TRUMP, Agt. A. G. w.
0ETShop on Main ST., opposite Foxwells HO-
tel, sep20
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

KENT County DENocRATIo CONVENTION
The convention to nominate the Democratic
county Ticket for Kent met in the Represen-
tative Hall of the State House, at Dover, on
Thursday.
At IL o'clock the convention was organized
by calling VIM. TOWNSEND, ESQ.,, to the chair.
On motion, joan b. Pennington and VIM. B.
Collins were appointed Secretaries.
MIR. ]. nj. Hill moved that the convention
proceed to business with closed doors, which
was carried and all except delegates retired.
The Hundreds then retired, and in short
time reported the following Ticket, which on
motion was adopted
Sendtor-John Green, Dover.
RepresentatiUes-Duck Creek, DR.. ]. A.
Moore, Thos. Davis. Dover, Thos. Clement
Jr., Milford, Henderson Collins. Jr., Mispilion
Chas. Williamson Murderkiln, Ambrose
Broadway; s. Murderkiln, VIM. Virden,
Sherif-Pennel C.. Emerson.
Coroner-John Dougherty, Duck Creek.
Levy Court-Duck Creek, Robt. Hill; Do
yer. Thos. Postles; Mispillion, John Booth
ST., N. Murderkiln, VIM. Stay; s. Murder
kiln, Robt. w. Reynolds, Jr. .s .4
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

THE third quarterly meeting for Smyrna
circuit and station will take place on Saturday
and Sunday next. The P. E., Mr.. Murphey,
will preach at KeEton (where the meeting will
be held for the circuiD on Saturday morning
and in town both morning and evening on Sun
nav.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

SUSSEX NoMINATIoNs.--The Democracy of
Sussex met at Georgetown, on Tuesday week,
and nominated the following ticket;
Senator-Loxley r. Jacobs.
RepresentatiUes-Wm.H Ii. Wheatley, James
II. Boyce, Peter Calhoun, Peter Robinson, Jos.
B. Sudler, David Pepper, Joseph Dodd.
Sheriff William f. Jones.
Coroner-Wiliam S. Nelson.
L. G. MISREPRESENTATION Hastings,
Little Creek; Shepherd P. Houston, L. & R.
John N. Taylor, Bait; James H. Chapman
Broad Greek; Edward Marvel, Broadkin.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

WE call The attention Of our lady readers 10
tho advertisement of the Wilcox g. Gibbs'
Sewing Machine. We notice that the COM
mittee Of the franklin institute. and also the
COMMITTEES of the Pennsylvania State Agricnl.
tural Fair, after close competition with the
higher priced machines, awarded the highest
premium to this beautiful aud valuable little
engine of household use.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

THE Gas OPERATIONS in this town are being
pushed forward rapidly, and already the tank
is nearly completed, and the pipe laid int the
most Of Main and considerable in Commerce
SITS. The pipe has beea extended into the
houses of the most Of those who intend using
il. and it is desired by the Company that all
who expec, TO use gas will attend to this mat
ter sOon, as service pipe cannot be put in after
the ground freezes.
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A Tract ofLIanil

IA n az va MAGhkA0
commonly called the "BRICK HOUSE FARM" con-
OF the road leading from kennedyville TO Turner'S
Creek and from Harm onv 10 the latter place, edjom-
ing the lands OF Mr.. Joseph w Webb, Capt Archboid
and others in the tenancy ohir Thomas Vansant and
formerly called The {" BeviIss Farm. The land is of
decided good quality. and is produeve-the location
is near schools mills pOstofce, Landing and Wharf
at Turner's Creekis healthy, and the situation is de-
sirable, and rarely surpassed.
The neghbothood is good one, and The property,
with moderate outlay. would be one of The mosI
productive in the country.
The DWELLING is of brick two story, with a
Frame addition; also Kitchen and the necessary out
Aiso' So ACRES OF LAND. called :. New Design. >
living on the left side Of the road 70 Turner'S Creek
and anJoining lands OF :. w webb, and Benz How
ard fair proportion Is IN woed; It's proximity 10
Turner'S Creek enhances It's value.
The soil is said 10 be goodfencing in fair condition
-it is without buildings II is in desirable location
for n Peach or Apple Orchard, and with Buildings
would make neat little Farm for one with small
THE TERMS OF SALE me cash to the amount o.
$4,000 on the Farm; balance IN SIX months. with IN
ierest from the first day Of january next For the 81
Acrea cash 10 the ambeat Of $23OS balance IN si'
months with interest from The first day OF January
nsxt--t d, be secured BY the bond OF the purchaser
with security TO be approved by The Trustee.
Al The same time end pInce, the undersigned, a
oani or Mira Catharine A. Price, will expose pub
/ lie sale lao ACRES OF LAND, formerly attached L
The Harmony Farm, adjoining the said "B,ick House
Farm and the Harmony properiy Ihe Land Is WIN
out Buildings, but of good quality, lies level. ans
united with lke l72 Acres would, with it, constitut
one IL The hanlsomes and finest Farms in the county
| The whole Of The lands are level but sufficiently
drained. Il, Bsa4s,
The Terms Of Sale Of this Part Of Tho and 40 acres
will he made known III the sale. - y probable ina
no cash will be required, and The creditors VIII the
be stated II may be sold separately, or In cohlune
lion with the t72 acros may be desired by bidders
Mr. Lewis Price. Dr. Thes. q Kein I'd and Mr Joi
w. wabh residing near the premises, ard Mr. Van
SAINT, On portion ofthem VIII facilitate lhe examlns
lion. Dr. give information IN regard u the properly
called upon. Sron1ih fiSnIAS'' Ai"s'oo'
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Byreference to the advertisements 10 another
column il will be seen that Messrs. Lewis g.
Bro, corner of Main and Commerce SIS, in
this town, are selling off their entire stock at
cost prices.
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TIN AND STOVE STORE,

SMYRNA, DEL.
n The undersigned would respectfully inform
sTsxScarry on al his old stand. the TIN and STOVE
BUSI NESS in all its branches. where any aril-
Gle in his line can had cheap IL be purchas
cd IN the largest cities Also, Japan and Britannia
Ware always on hand.
SHEET.lRoN work Of all kinds promptly attended
10 ON the most reasonable terms.
Particular attention paid 10 Gathering and Roofing.
Those wishing any kind Of work in his line should
give MIN call, he is determined TO give satisfaction
By doing good work at a small profit
'insi M. SPARKS.
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FALL GooDs.-It will be seen by our adver-
Using columns that several of our merchants
have laid in their stock of Fall Goods, and are
now ready to supply the public with new and
fresh articles of every commodity needed at
this season Of the year. Read the advertise.
mems and learn where to get the latest styles
and cheapest goods.
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THE MARKETS

In Smyrna, white wheat is selling At 81 40
Red, 81 30; yellow Corn ~ cts, -white,10
Rye. 10 and Oats, 81 cts. per boshe Round
potatoes. rs cts. per bushel. Batter, 20 cts
per ID. Eggs, IL cts. per doc.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, Ore
For White wheat, 81 so; Red. 81 3s; Rye
rs cts; Corn, rs; and Oats, SO cents per bush
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Notice to Housekeepers.

Housekespers, and all others that love dry Carpets
remember that the undersigned is now prepared 10
put on or furnish them with E. c. Matlhewson's Pat
ent Spring Weather Strips, for Doers These Springs
and Hinges are all bass, that water cannot rust
them. la all cases these Strips insured to turn
snow or rain, provided there true Sill or CARPET
strip TO fit on. WIN. Ii. START
N. B.-We have man, who understands the bust
ness. to put them on throughout the State,
sep6-3m
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

We publish, on our frat page an article from
The pen OF the Rev. DR.. clugiey upon the diff
ficnlties Of the " Border" clearly and ably re-
viewing the question of slavery a. connected
with the NJ. L. Church, and which will, doubt
less, be read with interest BY ali concerned u
the matter.
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Wanted.

\ A GENTLEMAN experienced 10 teaching the
English Branches desires situation as Teach
err. Can give reference. Address-stating
salary and the number Of months the School 10
in Session during the year
#. ~ FRASER.
No. 35 s. Third st. sd story
aug50.1m Philadelphia, Pa
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

According to previous announcement, per
hand bills and otherwise, the friends of Tenn
perance met in the basement Of the M. E. Church
on Wednesday, the 18th inst, at 10 o'clock,
when the meeting was organized by the APP
pointment of Rev. 7. C. Murphey chairman,
and VIM. Cummins, M. D., secretary.
The services of the morning were opened
with prayer by Rev. DR.. Quigley, and the OBJ
ject stated by the Rev. chairman, which was
10 further the cause of Temperance by sugges-
lions, addresses, &c.
Win. Nicholson, Esq, Philadelphia, was then
introduced to the audience, and spoke with
great force and ability on the importance of
knowing what TO do and how to promote the
cause on the advantages of a prohibitory law /;
the great utility of the order Of the Sons of
Temperance as means of advancing the cause
and suppressing intemperance also, the great
assistance derived from the enlistment of ladies
in the cause. The speaker then dwelt at length
on the many blessings we enjoy, and the pros.
perity Of our State and Country asinducements
to use further efforts and unliring assiduity on
the part of citizens.
The Rev. w. H. Brisbane was then intro
duced, and made few passing remarks. Rev.
J. E. Grammer, by request, then rose and ex'
pressed his best W ishes for the cause, and sue
cess to the Smyrna Temperance Society.
On motion of Rev. DR.. Quigley, the meeting
adjourned to meet at 3 o'clock, P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The meeting was opened with prayer by Rev
w. H. Brisbane. The Rev. chairman stated
that the meeting was open for further remarks
when the Rev. Mr.. Brisbane arose and address
ed the audience in his usual felicitous style oil
this subject holding the attention of his listen
ers by enchantment, as it were, by his eloquen
and forcible arguments.
On motion, the constitution of the Societ
was read, and twenty-seven additional name
were enrolled as members in behalf of th
: cause--Wm. Nicholson, Esq, then followiD
in another mastery address.
On motion, adjourned until 7 o'clock, whe
y the meeting assembled, and after prayer
/ Rev. nj. Jerman, the above named gentema
| Sonei"ueo tnSi ASh As ga ING SuogSS1 W "
great pleasure and satisfaction of all. Tt
u pledge, on motion, was again read, and INVENT
:, eight more enrolled their names as friends
The Temperance cause, making, in all, OF
hundred and seventy EIGHT.
n On motion, vote of thanks was tender,
lie TO the speakers for their able and inierestiI
a. addresses, and the meeting adjourned sine d
>, all feeling that it was good to be there, al
that they had spent the day in profitable ma
y ner. WIN. CUMMINS, Sec'y.
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FRAcTuRE.--on day last week Abel Por-
ter, residing in APPOINTMENTS HID, three
niles from Smyrna, fell from scaffolding,
upon which he was at work, and fractured his
collar bone. DIR. Collins reduced the fracture.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20
Highly Important to Farmers.
SCHWEND'S
MATEERE UN.VERSELLE.

A Liquid Manure for the INCREASE OF
THE CROP OF WHEAT AND OTHER
GRAINS.
BY application of this preparation the poor
est soil will grow wheat or any other grains
without requiring other manure.
Wheat may be sown every year on the same
field. 1t will take but little more than one
half of the seed, and the harvest will prove
double TO a n ordinary harvest.
Seed prepared in this manner will be free
from injury by insect.
or Price, $l.00 per Quart Bottle, which
is sufficient for an acre ofground. For sale by
G. b. JONES, at ]. Webster's ADVERTIS.
ING Agency, S. w. cor. Third and Arch sts.,
ed FlooD Philad'a.
0FPIease send for Circular. sep204t
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

ll5 West Seventh ST.. bet. Shipley & Orange,
WILMINGTON, DEL
s. M. having enjoyed practice Ia this city num-
Der Of years with pleasure refers 10 prominenx
eitixesss generally.
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Observation-Disclosures.


NOTICE is hereby given to the subscribers
to the Capital Stock in the Smyrna Coal Gas
Company, that the second installment of 100
on each share will be due and collectable on
or before The first of October next.
VIM. TEMPLE, Pres.
HENRY C. SPRUANcE, Tres. sep20