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Smyrna times., 1860-05-31
ITE M s..

0~T Rev. r. Merriken, agent for the Della
ware Bible Society, informs the Peninsula
Nesos that he has visited all the families in
Mispillion Hd., amounting to 62l, and that
nearly one-fourth of them were destitute Of the
Scriptures.
TThe citizens of Lewes, DEL, have pur-
chased small steamboat to run between that
place and Philadelphia, the coming season.
Her trips will commence In June.
or David Morgan, of Odessa, slipped and
fell 10 going down into his cellar on the 18th
inst, and broke bis right arm and three of his
ribs.
or We learn that the Columbian Rifle Com
pany, Capt. J. M. Barr, of Wilmington, will
participate in the parade to receive the Japan.
sse Embassy on their arrival in Philadelphia
They are expected next Monday.
OTA. Butler. Esq, of New Castle, has pur.
chased, near Mas,en's Corner, Kent county
Del, of Mr.. M. J. Clark, $50 acres Of fine Tim,
ber land for $1,000. He has also junt erected
q cspacious barn on his farm at Harrington, o.
by 40 feet, with all the modern conyenieuces
or Mayor Young has imposed fine of go
on Mr.. Stuckey, who was charged with selling
lottery policies in Wilmington. in .viela,ion o
the city ordinance. Mr.. s. gave security, an
will bring the matter before the Court at Ney
Castle, TO test the legality ofth ordinance.
II or A colored boy, between Is and le year
Of age, was run over last Friday afternoon b
the train gowing North on the Delaw are Raj
road, about miles north Of Salisbury. He ha
been sent to the place to keep the cattle o
the track, but instead ofattending to his dut,
he laid down on the track and went to sleep.
or On Tuesdays night week. says lhe Neu
another attempt was made to throw the CA
4 from the track on the Delaware Railroad b,
d tween Canterbury and FELTON,. Thr,e eros
j ties were placed across The track, tut fort
5 nately the cow-catched displaced them al
little or no dammage was done. II issuppos,
that it 10 done in revenge for the loss of cati
a killed by The train.
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31
ADyERrIsERs.

Attention is called to the advertisement of
Messrs. J. Millaway & Son, in another column.
We can commend this firm to the attention of
our farmers, at which establishment they will
find ready and skilful mechanics. They have
recently very much increased their facilities
for good and speedy work, by the introduction,
into their establishment, of late and improved
machinery. whereby they are enabled to ae-
complish all work entrusted to their care with
the utmost dispatch. In addition TO Wheel
wrighting, blacksmithing and the manufactu.
ring Of agricultural implements, they are the
agents for Manny's Combined Reaper and
Mower, and Kuhns g. Hainss' Seed Drills.
Mrs. s. A. Tolsos gives notice to the ladies
that che is prepared to Gil all orders for Mill.
merry on the most reasonable terms; also, has
constantly on hand large assortment of la.
dies and cbildrens' Shoes, Caters, Slippers
&C., which will be sold at the lowest prices.
Geo. Vickers, ESQ.,, Chestertown, Md, az
Trustee, advertises at public sale, June 22d
property in three lots in Galena. Kent county,
Nd, belonging to the estate of the late Thos
E. Gooding, (dec.) Also, June 23d, farm o.
$50 acres, lying in Queen Annie's county. Fl
Capt. White gives notice. in another col
umn, that he is prepared to furnish our citizens
with Ice Cream, at the Ice Cream Gar
den, or at his residence, at all hours. Also
Ice at the doors at cent. per pound. w,
would remind our young gents and lassies--i
there is any need of such reminding that th'
Garden is delightful resort o. warm evenings
where, in the little garden houses, they cal
"mince'' the CONCEALED condiment vis uis
at lheir leisure, and without sncountering tn
gaze attendant upon an entrance in the larg
saloon.
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Kent county, as a Court of Equity, the under.
signed will expose TO public sale on FRIDAY.
the % Of June, at ii o'clock, a. M, at the Tay.
ern Porch of MIR. John PenniDgton in Galena.
the following property of the late Thomas E.
GoodiBg, decd, lying in the town of Galena,
to wit:
No. IA Lot on the road to Head Sassafrss.
fronting on street ~ feet, running back $50 Fl.
on which there is good two.s story frame Dwell.
ing, 80 by Is IT,, with Kitchen attached. The
main building has on lower floor two rooms !:
and attic. The whole enclosed by good fence.
with well OF good water in the yard, also Sta
BILE and Carriage House, on the premises.
No. "A Frame STORE HOUSE, oppo.
site the Hotel of Mr.. John Pennington, ls ons
and hall stories high, fronting on the road to
Harmony 26it., and extending on road to Ches-
terville 10 #. has good cellar size of main
building, and grocery room attached ii by 90
feet.
No. ga two-story Dwelling House, sepa-
rated from No. by lane; size of house % by
l6 IT,, with two rooms and passage on first
floor, and three rooms on second floor, with shed
Kitchen attached. Is by IL f., with one room
above. There is also Meat House and Wood
Yard on the premises; the whole in good order.
The Terms Of Sale are a Gre lit Of six, twelve
and eighteen months, in three equal install
ments from the day Of sale, with interest from
the first day of January last, TO be secured by
the bond of the purchaser to the Trustee, with
approved security.
The creditors of the late Thomas E. Gooding
are requested to forword the vouchers of lheiT
claims, duly authenticated, within four months
from the day of sale. with the Clerk of the Cir.
cult Court Of said county
GEORGE VICKERS, Trustees.
Chestertown, May 26-ts.
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31
Temperance Rally in school District No.
Kent Caunfv.

Temperance Rally in School District No. is
Kent County.
Pursuant TO notice. the people of School Dis
trict No. A, and q goodly number from the " re-
gions round about met at the Schoolhouss in
said District May 9th, 1866, at o'clock, y.
H.. for the parposs of holding a temperanes
meeting.
The meeting was organized by appointing
Jehn Baynard, Esq, Chairman, and A. II. VIII.
liams, Secretary. The chairman announced
the object of the meeting, and introduced DIR.
VIM. Cunmins. who spoke at considerable
length. showing very clearly the evil effect of
alcoholic beverages upon the physical system,
as well as their ruinous and demoralizing .e.
suits upon the immortal principles.
Rev. M. Jerman was then announced, and
delivered very forcible aud practical address,
succeeded by. Rev. Wm.. R. Cahoon, who, in
an earnest aud pathetic manner exhibited the
evil Of intemperance in very clear light upon
various elements of society. especially the la
dies, who, he said, were the greatest sufferers
from its effects; and called upon them to exert
their utmest influence to prevent the sale and
use of strong drink by those whose duty tits
to protect them. The addresses were all list
ened to with attention, and produced happy
effect
A proposition was made to organize Tenn
perance Society, 10 which the people responded
by adopting constitution-thirty.fv five immedi-
ately giving their names. Officers were then
elected as follows: Jacob Williams, ESQ.,.
President; John Baynard, ESQ.,, Vice President;
A. H. Williams, Secretary, and Jas. T. FarsOn,
Esq, Treasurer. The following persons were
appointed managers: Robert George, Joseph
Reynolds, Clement Reed, Thos. Jackson and
David Boggs.
The meeting adjourned informal, but with
with an understanding to meet again on the
24th of June, at 8 o'clock, p. M, at the same
place. A. H. WILLIAMS, Sec'y.
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31

IT is said here, and upon the best authority,
that the slave trade is assuming new and inn
portant features, and that the President is in
possession ofundoubted information that large
number of slayers have been captured at ysri-
Gus places of the coast of Cuba. The imp.es.
sion that has prevailed for some time as to the
completely ofth Captsin General Of Cuba ia
said to be entirely coafrmed. The custom
house and other officials Of the Island, also, are
said to be largely interested in the trade, II
is believed that the narses OF these parties, OF
some Of them, at least, are in The hands of the
Executive.
| PRosPEors are dark 10 Kansas for a large ag
riculinral yield next Fslll. There has been
protracted dr,Iught in The Territory, which ha,
destroyed nearly all the grain sown Id the Fall
and blighted early Sprng vegetables. Sue!
q season has never bef,re been known. Th,
general news Of the Territory is quite mssgre
| THs Richmond Enqirsr of the 2lst inst
ssys that 300 negroes wsre baptized 10 shs Ar
lpOnssox. ~ PessrshuFeh. Sunday last
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31

KElcKERBock ER.--This desirable magazine,
for the month of June, has been received, and
is just as interesting and as delightful book
as any Of its predecessors and in saying so we
say much, for there is no monthly published
that exceeds the Knickerbocker in any partic-
ular. The present number contains many val
liable and instructive articles, both in prose and
poetry, as well as those that are light and mere.
ly amusing. 1t is published by John A. Gray.
at 16 and ls Jacob street, New York, at only
So per annum.
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31

SrRAwBEaRrEs.--This delightful fruit, the
frat Of the seascn-perhaps more highly priced
on this accounts now quite plentiful in our
market. They made their appearance on Sat
rrdsy for the first, and 25 cents demanded ;
but instead of each lot being the only one
brought to town, as the lncky owners doubtless
supposed, there seems to have been simulta-
neous gathering and marketing, the conse-
quence being that in few hours the fruit fell
from the price above stated to Ia cents pei
quarts price at which most every one could
lay by box or two for Sunday indulgence
The crop promises to be a plentiful one, ana
will, no doubt, in week or 30. sell as low as
or 10 cents per quart.
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31
CENSOR.

SuIcIpE.-A boy named Peter Hancock,
about ii years of age, son Of Mrs. Elizabeth
Hancock, of Dover Hundred, was found hang
ing by his neck in the loft of his brother-in-
laws (Wm. Cassons') stable on Wednesday
morning last. The circumstances of the case
as we learn them, are as follows: II appears
that young Hancock, who was youth of Vio-
lent temper, was living with h'Mr. Cassons. On
Monday last he desired to come to Dover with
Mr.. and Mrs. Cassons, but they refused him
that privilege, saying that they wanted him TO
stay at home and take care of the stock. He
was angry and disappointed at being refused
and threatened that if they did not take him
they would not find him there when they came
back. They paid no attention to his threat
and came to Dover without him. When they
returned to the farm he could not be found, and
they supposed he had gone over to Mr.. Argoe's
place, who also was his brother-in-law, and
felt no uneasiness about him. On Wednesday
Mr.. Cussons having occasion to 60 into hit
stable loft, the first time since the boy wat
missed. found him hanging there, corpse
DelaaDarean.
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31
New Advertisements.
ST. Nicholas Hotel
BROADWAY, NEW YORK.

When comPleted' Elk years ago. me st Nichoias
convenient and thoroughly organized establishment Of
the kiRd this continent. What it then 1t re-
mains lo-day-without a nval IN size. in sumptuous-
ness and in the general elements Of comfort and enjoy
ment The Hotel has Accommodations for 1000 guests
including 100 complete suites Of apartment for fani
lies. Six hundred persons be comfortably seated
nothing that modern has devised for The convent
ence and social qualification Of the travelling public
has been omitted plan. is neglected in It's prac
heal details The early reputation Of the house at
home and abroad, derived from its magnitude, its
perb appointments, its hOme-like comforts and
Injuries, has been enhanced every year by The nn-
wearled exertIuns Uf the prOprieOTs
my 3l-6m TREA DWELL WIIITCOMB q co.
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31
Preachers, Association.

The Preachers Association for Easton Dis
trict, will be held at Camden, commencing on
Tuesday, June 18th, and continuing two or
three days. This Association comprises all
the Itinerant Ministers of this District, who
meet quarterly for literary improvement. The
exercises consist of criticisms, discussions, SER
mons, essays, exsgesis, &c., upon subjects pre-
viously assigned them, the consideration of
which lever fail to be interesting and profitable.
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31
Local Preachers Meeting.

Al in previous number, we again announce
the meeting of the Local Preachers and Ex.
horfers, TO be held in this town on Saturday
and Sunday next. The exercises on Saturday
--morning aad aftsrnoon--wil consist In read
inr essays, expositions. discussions, &C., and
on Sundsy. Love Feast at o'clock. preaching
at l0l o'clock, Sunday School addresses /!
o'clock. and general Experience meeting Al
o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31

DROWNED In SwILI BARREL.-A little son
Of Mr.. John Naylor, Of Appoquinimink Hd.,
aged fifteen months, was drowned on Wednss.
day last, by falling into swiIl barrel. The
barrel was settled into the ground, with the
top above the ground, aud the little fellow tumb
ling in was drowned.
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31

DRowNEp.-A drowned man was found
floating in the Greek near Odessa on Tuesday
afternoon last. which, on investigation, was
identified as Ross Derrell. He was supposed
10 have been drowned Saturday night. as his
boat was found floating in the Greek Sunday
morning. While in the water the face was
considerably inutilated by fish.
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31
THE MARKETS

In Smyrna, white wheat is selling at 81 DO (;
Red, 81 30; yellow Corn Go cts. ts.,-while, 65;
Rye, 80; and Oats, 81 cts. per bushek Round
potatoes, As cts. per bushel. Butter, IL cts.
per lb. Eggs, IL cts. per doz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are
For White wheat, 81 55; Red, 81 AZ; Rye,
es cts; Corn, 20; and Oats. Al cents per bush
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31
NOTICE

Is hereby respectfully given TO all persons ow.
ing County, Road, Poor aud School Taxes to
the undersigned, that the same is now due and
payment required. He can be found at his res
idence, or at the Office Of Edwin Wilmer, in
smyrna, where they will please call and ssltls
the same, or be prepared when called upon.
]. ROBERTS. Collector
For d. C. Hundred, Ken, co., Del.
Smyrna, May 81, go.
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Situation Wanted.

A lad between the age Of Is and l6 years
wants situation as Clerk in a Store, or in 9
Carriage Factory. to learn the Trimming busi.
mes. Satisfactory reference given as 10 char
acter and qualification. Has had years ex
perience at the first named-is good penman
Apply at this Office. mSl
Commonwealth copy 1t.
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31
ROOfS and Shoes.

N. BIN consequence OF the Ill health of her hus,
band The not being able TO attend 10 his business
formerly she has on hand a large variety Of Ladies'
French Morocco, Undressed Morocco and Kid Boots,
Ladies' Slippers, and ChIdren's Cater Boots Shoes,
&C., which she sdesrous ofseng. Please call and
anime for yourselves before purchasing elsewhere
Prices below competition. ml3 Mrs s. A. II.
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31
ia X II NOTICE!
ICE CREAMI

The Undersigned would respectfully inform the
citizens Of Smyrna and vicinity that the
Ice Cream Garden
is now open, and that he is ready TO accommodate
them with all the varieties Of that most delightful of
luxuries-lce Cream
He has engaged the services of the Smyrna Sax
Horn Band, which will be IN attendance on certain
occasions 10 enliven the visitors at the Garden.
He would also inform the public that he has Sa-
loon fitted up at his house, MAIN Street, near Com
merce, for the Ladies, where they be accOmmoda.
ted at all times. All in want Of good Ice Cream
requested to call at either of the above places where
they can be accommodated. c. g. WHITE.
N. B-lCE will be furnished citizens al their doors
at half cent per pound.
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31
MalIGneru Goods,

ers, Ladies' Dress Caps, ChdTens Hats and Caps, &C.,
which she will sell ON the most reasonable terms =
she returns sincere thanks TO tbe public for the
patronage heretofore bestowed upon her. and solicIs
continuation of the She hopes by strict ut.
tenlon 10 business Is merit large share Of patronage.
3crBleaching, Pressing and COloring done with
neatness and dispatch. Mrs. s. A. TOLSON.
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31

Tns regular monthly meeting ofthe Smyrna
Temperance Socieiy. win be held on Friday
evening next, the lst instant. An address will
b delivered % the Cadets by Edwin Wilmer
Esq., of This lown.
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31
Notice to the Public.

The subscriber, having removed from her former
place OF business to Main street, opposite the old Port
Office wOnld respectfully inform her friends, and the
public generally she has opened her stock offspring
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31

A correspondent Of the Ohio Cultii,afor as
serss that tbs only way 10 make sure ol . crop
# peaches, every yosf. is BY grahing ,pon ths
wild plum alock.
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31

GREEN Peas are in market at LIS per bush,
ell. The prices of Grain and other farm pro.
duct;ons are on the decline. See quotations.
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31

DKxocRATIc MEETING All Nav CASTLE, DEL.
Asssrs- Bayard and Whiteley. delegates to the
saasisston Convention, rendered an account Of
as'r stewardship TO their constituents Satur-
aJ' as a regular meeting Of the Democracy
'as meeting was full, and represented all
%''s Of The county. Afier protracted and
asi''ug discussion of nearly four hours ia du'
as'0a, the meeting sustained the action of tbs
~egssss By an overpowsring majority.
fae County Convention also held specia
ESSEN under the call Of the chairman, and in
"s'sed Msssrs. Bayard and Whiseley 10 re
~ns tAsir seats in the Convention at Balti
.s's' provided, in their opinion. the nationally
1st Coavsntion should be restored BY the re
'@a Of a sufficient portion Of the regular dele
ss'saa from the seeding Democratic States
'@s's vas only a single negative vote on thi
'~aniion of instruction.
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31
Spring & Su m m e r
g. GID @D ED So

Would inform their friends and the public in gem
eral that they have Just received from Philadelpha
large full aud wellassorted stock Of Spring and Sum-
mer DRESS GOODS, comprising different styles Of
Chintzes, Lawns, 0rgandies, Cambrics,
with Challies Foulards, Poll de Chevres. Valencias,
Mohairs Luslres. Fine Satin Challies and Bereges.
Cloths, Cassimeres & Vestings,
Hoserv and Gloves, Embroidery, Collars. Flouncing
Edeings fine stock OF Gilt Blinds, with Putnams
Patent Pendulum Fixture. which are of the latest and
most approved syie Hats ard Caps Of straw, iet fur
and silk; Dammesk Table Cloths. Doyales and Nap
kins, l01 Linen Sheeting, l04 Beached and In
bleached Shlrting Muslin; with large stock of
Groceries & PROVISIONS,
an extensive stock of Herring ranging in price Com
50 TO So.
As we are confident that out stack s adapted to the
wants of the people, earnestly solicit call and
we will gladly show them Though.
G, IL RAYMOND & co.
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31

=. AIcHoLAs.-Ws call the attention of our
s''satnts and citizens generally 10 the sdyer-
~sneas which appears in another column, Of
@eL Nicholas Hotel, Broadway, New York.
~ pFincely palace has Accommodations for
ocHs&nd guests. A city within city
rvng Cosmopolitan community, representa-
- Iron every civilized nation on the face o
s'ebs. The gsnslsmen who planned and
a1siet into successful operation an enterprise
- shn mammoth establishment deserve ths
- liberal patronage Of the travelling public
- edviss our friends visiting New York i
s'se Aessrs. Tresdwell, Whiteomb e. Co.
- vkom We are sure they will feel It home
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31

i sArn ConvsnrloE.-George 2. Tybout
nne Il The last State Conventiea Of tbs
l@s Party. has called il togsther Pursuan
ofnnsat, ~ the 7th day Of Jane mex
N e'eloek, ~, 4 Dover. Thoes unpdrsd
- Ifcusaled il ake lsee meetine u snid Goa
- seopnmsu1e1 = ~ ~ tbejs tels
pi11u~t isioy.
Smyrna times., 1860-05-31
Trustees Sale.

Chestertown, ms26ts
, 1860-08-16

From The following anecdotes related By a
cor1etpondent OF the !rdtanspohs J1n,nat, It
cuupty,, Indiana, arc rot little peculiar:
In Oven county. man eighty years Of aga
mnrfied, az h1s 'h'rd OF fourth successive vile,
ia.K1rl Of about se'entsen summerf. The next
Sabbath sheS entered church together; the
young BRIDE. as me eyes OF her youthtu! femi-
hane aseeela,es h,r ~ ,ne consrga1on .urred upon
aet*t near the aoor. lev Gays subsequently
sae chastlsca NJ s'ep.oauehtsF. agea about
tArteen years, Win unmetena! seserty: and
sne venerable s.se, 70 snom nss 'noofsensns Of
ats oh...;e.nt % ~ ~. an,1t.dr 4gns"eo me
anJ;as. u tan uA uaoEu,st ~ nnanaatg.
~. rr4ad ;nrr nssed 4 II. -a4;hf'3 n'm y
has as st1nu !GHs! S l auu ~ .s y1atna1 ?aI'aef
, 1860-08-16

The japanese correspondent of tn8 uome
journal is sesponsiblc for tue following:
Well. have got to the headquarters Of the
n:rsna'ds now, where they make them! Yes,
tir, .nate Them, i No l merm2ads, ancient and
Gshy-jast rs good mermaids as ever lived down
among the coral palaces bsIo~, and sbent their
time coubing Of their lopg raven hair l
have sen several, and II sny one doubts the
u1erma1ds, send M draft for fire pounds ster-
ling, and will forward the bet in the market,
though fur my own par:, l like the tana uaids
Of Stphon brtter, unu uoad uot exchange one
Of cur nusbrcwa girls, pastng along the Tokai
do with naked feet and ankles, tor all 6shy. wa.
terry tlreus, whatsoever. Perhaps cur mer.
maids do not amouat tn much l must confess
tha, the dried skull Of an ape, SO ingeriuunlv
fastened to y dried t>h's body that you canrot
pos>itly tell The point ot union, is more eau
liaus than loyely; hut wc excel in CRIBS. In
FACT, We lag Yokuua,ua Bar against the world
for them. Grabs that viii seize small boz.
wheu swimming, by the seat OF applied learn.
ing, till not eli The 6irehen trees in ACADEMIC
groves could so trlEh,en him Tor hts life. Crabs,
That from. tip to Zip Of their extended claws&
measure twe4re feel! Imagine spider Of that
proportion Of legs, and body Like wash tub,
coming sideways Ut you. when you are walking
with pretty Molly in shady grove.
, 1860-08-16

The following Straps we're ior the most mart
found in Hood'a pocket book, and they serve to
illustrate flo" be gathered together the materi-
Us Of hi< good sayings, and shows that nany
Of his " impromrtas'' were red from squibs al-
ready carefully loaded, aud only whiting for the
proper time ual opportunity to fire them off:
Some men pretend to penetration, who hare
not h1Lf p<*4ny tration.
" }Torniny out Secrets" After shower the
6o5ms come forth; SOVIET may s clay and
Jou will soon see his secrets,
Tbs French always put the car. before the
horse: FIRE Ia GA4ist, tor chase and pair.
Mutes ut q door hint at Ujfe's Mutabilitv.
January il coll-but Febherrtry!
The Germans would have made Adam OF pipt
clay.
q ghost full Of The Esprit de Corpse.
As superior in s'Eength - Ability to De.
b;liiy.
A good Church minister described as piety
ParsoniGed.
How many kinds Currents IRE there, Three
red. white, and blacl-a black cprrant In tho
Black Sea, white current in the White Sen
and q red curraut in the Red sea.
, 1860-08-16

4 Omar LAND PRoJEcr-Steps are in nro.
gress for the Organization Of company in fon-
don, with capltal Of 45oo, 900 sterling io1er
s2.5oo, ,ooo,) 70 be devotsd to the purchase and
settlement Of lands in Illinois. '"Tne Prairie
tional purchase has been made Of $50 o0) ssre.
Of pra!rie land from the illinois Central RaiI-
road Company, THAT when the sails il completsd
tho company will not be IN any vsy couaec.ed
with ths Illinois CsntrAa Railroad OF IL affura.
but will hold the land By direct tenure ia fro.
hold.' This scheme is ahid to be ainiIar to
that Of the Canads Land Company, which WI
startsd In London some years since, and which
has successfully established large population
upon its lands, and proTed an extremely profit
able operation to its shareholders.
, 1860-08-16

d. +.
Axe.t and Asst. Eng7. In ehssge It The W.sks
have wttnee.edtke operation u The above mentioned
sca and fully concur In alt tia. NJ Be,thou las stated
retpectiugit. r.. II. TALCOTT
Supt. ana Eugr.