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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-10
A Reasonable Reason.

a Reasonable Reason.
The other day we re-
eeived a letter from man who lives not a
thonsand miles from Bellefante, in which he
expressed the desire that we would discon-
tinue his paper. and gave as his reason that
we only published Fifty pumbs:s IN a volume,
while there are ffty-two weeks in year.
This is certainly good reason for stopping
q paper, when we take into consideration the
fact that great MAJ jcrity of county weeklies
in the Union pursue the same course, thus
allowing editors and publishers the first weak
in July and the last eek in December, for
rest, rec reation and repairs. County news
papers do not employ more thar the requi-
site number of hands to perform the usual
amount of labor, and then when extra work
comes in we must work early and late to
perform it. Thus. day after day and week
after week, we are compelled to remain at
home and toll, il order that the paper may
appear while those engaged in almost any
other department of business can come and
when they see proper. We do not wish to
be understood as complaining because we
are obliged TO labor, for we delight in T.,
it is honorable and - US pleasant we ex
pect to labor SO .ong as We live. But we
merely wish to show that we do work and
because We work we need Test occasionally.
This is one reason why we only publish ff-
~ numbers in year. Another reason is
shat We need tine to repair the Office. for o
printing Office like everything else will get
oas of repairs. Again, We think that fifty
numbers of a Newspaper is a fair equivalent
fer the price of subscription. There are
other reasons for pursuing this course hut
these are sufficient to satisfy any reasonable
nan. Away. then, with man who would
stop paper for such reason as this we
would bs sorry to keep his nlme upon our
bouks, for if there is any thing upon earth
which ws despss it is penurous, misery
man and certainly no other than such wod
deny bimself the benefits of O newspaper for
an entire year for the price of :wo mum oers
which amounts to si1pence. From the
earliest period of our bayhood We entertain
ed the idea of becoming a printer. At the
proper time we came to this town to learn
the trade. We have worked at the business
fer asveral years and like it above every oth-
fer trade, and would dislike very much to
quit it out if we thought we would be
sompellsd to labor for men who are guilty
of such smalltacts as the above, We would
abandon it and mover stick another type.
Notwithstanding this mans withdrawal the
Csatre Democrat will coatinuo to be publish
ed weekly. with thu exception of the two
weeks aboye mentioned.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-10

hist Auesudy DoiuR
the anniversary Of the battle of New Or
leans, the Bellefonte Fencibles made it the
occasion of special parade. Though the
turn out was small, the company presented
a espectable appearance. The Brass Band
paraded, for the first time. with their new
Instruments. After parads the company
took up some items of business. the most
important of which. was the subject of offer
ing their services to Gov. Curtin to aid in
defending Washington City against the
threatened attack of Southern rebels, and to
aid in enforcing the laws of the land. Lieut..
Beaver opened the subject by stating that he
had personally conferred with Gov. Curtin,
who expressed his desire that the Fencibles
should do so. A melton was made that a
Committee e should be appointed to draft a
preamble to that effect. The motion carried
unanimously. anu the following gentlemen
were appointed. Lieut.. Jas A. Beaver, En-.
sign j. Ii. Stover. and Maj. A. B. Snyder
The Committee retired for short time, and
returned with the following preamble. which
having been read, was adopted without a
dissenting voice.
"In view of the presen. distracted condi-
tion of national aft flirs, and under firm con-
viction of the necessity of enforcing all laws
enacted in conformity to the Constitution, of
protecting the Constitution. and maintaining
the union of the States which now exists
we, whose names are nereunto annexed, dc
hereby solemnIy bind ourselves, each to the
other, by the duty which we owe to our COM
mon country, and by our individual honor,
to hold ourselves in readiness to march at
any time in ol edience to the requsition OF
for that purpose.
After the adoption Of tho preamble. the
Band struck up " Hail Columbia" The soul
stirring notes Of this glorious old air, ava
kened the patriotism in every heart. and
twenty-five of Centre County's sons placed
their signatures to the document, thus signi>
flying their willingness to go at a moments
ing to fight for the maintenance Of the
Constitution and the Union.
The book is in the hands Of Ensign StoYer,
at whose Office an opportunity will ..be given
20 any one who may wish to sign. The fol-
lowing are the names of those who signed at
the first meeting
c. Strickland. j. II. Slower, Jno A. Rodg-
ers, Monroe Armor. W. L. Raphie, Geo. A.
Bayard, Sam Nichauls. David Barlot. A. B.
Snyder w P Wilson. j. +. Mitchell. JAS
A. Beaver, Henry II. Montgomery, Harvey
S. Lingle. Charles R. Bullock. jeremiah
O'Leary. Henry Ii. Stone, w. w. Mopteom-
cry, David X. Tate, Charles II. Hale f. A.
Cassidy, JAS. F. Riddle.
The next item of business was to determine
whether or not the company should go to
Harrisburg, on the occasion of the Inaugura-
ion of Gov. Curtin. A Committee was ap.
pointed to ascertain how many were willing
to go. the Committee to report at a meeting
on the following evening.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-10
WEST CHESTER, PA.

TNHIS work contains over 400 pages of closely
Il printed matter, and will be sold by subscrip-
ii n.
1t teaches the duty of Justices of the Peace,
ith fo ms for the transac ton of their business.
Il teaches the duties of Copstabes with all the
ecessary forms, appertaining to the office.
1t contains the duties of Supervisors of every
Cou nty and Township in the State.
1t contsins the mode of procedure for the lay
in out and opening of pu bic and private roads,
of vacatiug and altering roads, the building of
bridges. DC, DC.
1t contains the Common School Law, with ex-
plantations, decisions, and directions, together
with forms for Deeds, Bonds, Contracts, Certif-
Gates, &C., DC. This department of the work was
compil ed at Harrisburg by Mr.. Samuel ?, Bates
Deputy Superintendent, and is alone worth the
price of the volume to any one interested in Com
mon Schools.
1t contains the duties of Township Auditors
1t contains the laws rel atve to Dogs Sheep.
1t contains the duties of Assessors.
1t contains the laws in relation to Strays, Mules
and Swine.
1t contains the laws relative to Fences and
Fence Viewers
It contains laws relative to Game Hunting,
Trout and Deer.
1t contains the Election Laws with all neces-
sary Forms.
1t contains the Natural cation Laws, with all
the necessary Forms for application.
1t contains a large number of Legal Forms,
which are used in the every day transaction of
business, such as Acknowledged Afidavts,
Articles of agreements and Contracts, Partner
ship, Apprentices, Assignments, Attestations,
BIS of Exchange and Plomissory Notes, Bills of
Sale, Bonds, Checks, Covenants, d eeds, peposi
ton, Due Bills and Produce Notes, Landlord and
Tenant Leases, Lei ters of Attorney, Marriage,
Mortgages, Rec ipts and Releases The work is
bound in Law sheep, and will be sold to subscri-
bers at 81 rs per copy, payable delivery of the
work. The work has passed the revision of many
of the best Lawyers iu the State and has received
their unqualified appr obation, reliable hand
boo k of reference upon all subjects upon which
it treats. The whole is arranged in such man.
ner as to present plain. concise and explicit
statement of the dotes of all Township Officers,
as may be readily understood by any one Cen
tre county wiz be thoroughly canvassed for the
york, and the upport of the citizens is respect
c,,IJ
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-10
E. B. CLEMENTS
IMPROVED WASHING MACHINE

II b undersigned beg leave 10 inform the peo-
ple especially the ladies of Centre county
that they have purchased tie right, and are now
manufacturing
E. 3. CLEMENTS IMPROVED WASHIN3
MACHINE
This machine is far superior to anything of the
kind ever introduced into this county. 1t is sim
pie of construction, and therefore durable. II
saves labor, as any ordinary women can do a
days washing, on this machine in less than three
hours. No family should be without it. We
have already disposed of large number of ma
chimes and are pleased to learn. that they have
proved to be even better than they were recon
mended. We would refer the citizens of Centre
county u the following persons who have used
the machine and have found it to De great Ia
Dor and b alth saving institution. Mrs W olf,
Mrs. Hillibish, Mrs. Blair and Mrs. Kcash o,
Bel!efonte, and Messrs. c. & ]. Curtin, Eagle
Iron works.
Persous wishing machines will do we'll to send
IN their orders soon, Address, or call on the uu,
dersgned.
DANIEL MCKINLEY
CYRUS STRICKLAND.
Sept. o-oo-Sa-.u Bellefontc Pa.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-10
Ye Lovers of the Beautiful, take Ne


That Ttnos- j. Taylor, the great pic,
sure man, has located in Milesburg. lie has
lately got up New Car. both large and
beautiful, where he is alwavs ready and able
to take ahe most beautiful pictures OF all
kinds. We have seen many of his pictures.
and pronounce tnem rery gond. The other
day he showed US photograph of young
lady, in Milesbnrg, which was so life-like and
perfect, that We imagined it was lady in
stead Of a picture, and made eonvulsive ef
fort to kiss her red, rosy. pouting, pretty
lips. We suspect had it been live lady
she would have presented the heart of her
hand to our mouth with hearty good will.
saying. 4" take that you inky brat" If you
don't believe just eUery thing we say. just be-
Eeve part and go see for yourselves
Knowing that the times are hard, MIR. Tay-
lor has made his prices to suit them. Again
we say, call and see for yourselves. Cheap
and beautiful pictures cannot fail to please
you.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-10
Gen. iona. Wolf.

We have been patiently
waiting for Gen. Wolf to take some definite
action with this Brigade, in reference to the
difficulties that now disturb u peac,. We
would like to see Centre County plant herself
firmly on the side of the Union. She ia
deadly opposed TO treason ard rebellion let
her then be placed fairly on the record =
Come General, order the Companies under
your command to be in readiness to march
at moments warning Tender the service.
of your " hole command to the CIV. What
say you?
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-10
SHERIFF'S SALES,

q , Y virtue Of writ of Venditioni Expo
I'D mas, issued out of the Court of Common
Please of Centre county. and to me directed.
will be exposed to public sale on The pemis
ses, Oh FRIDAY the 18Th of January next.
at o'clock, P. NJ, the following described
Real Estate, to wit: The half of two certain
tracts of land situate in Penn township, Gen.
tire county. the one tract adjoining lands of
Jacob Weakly. John and Andrew Harter,
Henry Alexander and athers, said half tract
containing TWENTY ONE ACRES. more
or less, thereon erected Grist Mill Sawm;ll,
Dwelling House and other building. The
other tract adjoining lands of Henry Alex
ander Leonard Kerste:ter, John and An
drew Harter and othere, said half tract con-
tanning THIRTY TWO ACRES and SEW
ENTY six PERCHES.
ALSO,
one other tract or messuage of land situate
in Gregg township. said county. adjoining
lands of Adam Zerbv on the East, and by
land of Jos. Rishel ON the North, and by
lands of Jacob Slower on the West, and on
the South by the Sven Mountains, and con.
tanning ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY
ACRES AND ONE HUNDRED AND SEW
ENTY PERCHES.
Seized, taken into execution, and to be
sold as the property of Jacob Finkle.
GEO. ALEXANDER, Sheriff.
Sheriff Office. Bellefon.e, a
Csc., 90, 1860.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-10
The Peoples Cook Book.
N 0DERN COOK KER Y
IN ALI IT'S BRANCHES,
MISS ELIZA ACTON.

CAREFULLY REVISED BY Mrs. 81. HALE.
/ Tells Yru how to choose all kinds of Meats,
L Poultry, and Game, with all the various
and most approved modes of dressing
and cooking Beef and Pork; also the
best and simplest way of sailing, pick
ling and curing the same.
1t Tells You All the various and most approved
modes of dressing, cooking, and boning
Mutton, Lamb, Veal, Poultry, and
Game Of all kinds, with the different
Dressings, Graves, and StuthiLgs ap-
proprate to each.
1t Tells You how to choose, clean, and preserve
Fish # all kinds. and how to sweeten it
when tainted; also the various and
most approved modes of cooking, with
the different Dressings, Sauces, and Fla
vorings appropriate to each.
It Tells You all the various and most approved
modes of preparing over fifty different
kinds of Meat Fish, Fowl, Game, and
Vegetable Soups, Broths, and Stews.
with the Relishes and Seasonings ap-
propriate to each.
It Tells You all the various and most approved
modes of cooking Vegetables Of every
description, also how to prepare Pickles.
atsnps and Curres of all kinds, Potted
Meats, Fish, Game, Mushrooms &c.
Tells Y III all the various and most approved
modes of preparing and cooking all
kinds af Plain and Fancy Pastry, Pud-
dings, Omeletts, Frtters Cakes, Con>
fectiouery, Preserves, Jel;ies, and sweet
Dishes of every description.
1t Tells You all the various and most approved
modes of making Bread, Rusks. Muf
fms, and Biscuit, the best method Of
preparing Coffee, Chocolate, and Tea,
and how to make Syrups, 1ordials and
Wines of various kinds.
It Tell You how to set out and ornament Table,
how to Carve all kinds of Fish, Flesh
Fowl, and in short, how to simplify
the whole Art of Cooking as to bring the
choisest luxuries of the table thin ev-
erybsdy's reach.
The book contains Ais pages, and upwards of
twelve hundred Receips al of which are the re-
suits of actual experience, having been fully and
carefully tested under the personal superinten>
dence of the write 1t is printed in clear ard
open type. is illustrated with appropriate engra-
wing, and will be forwarded to any address, neat
ly bound. and postage paid, on receipt of the
price $l.00, or in CLOTH, extra, $i.25.
$1,000 A YEAR prising m men % everywhere,
in selling the above work our inducemese nents 10
al such being very liberal.
For single copies of the Book, or for terms to
ag nts, with other information, appls to or ad-
dress JOHN E. POTTER, Publisher.
No. 6l7 SAMSON St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Nov. s. lS6O-6m
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Millinery Goods

A LARGE and splendid assortment of Millinery
n Goods has just been received at the tore Of
MRS. e. H. GRAFIUS.
Among other things may be found 6ne assort-
ment of
VEL YET SILK AND STRAW BONNETS.
purchashed in the city, and trimmed in the lato.s
and most fashionable styles.
Having employed first class milliner from lhs
City she feels prepared to execute all orders wisa
which she may be favored
ALSO:
Whitman's best candies for sale
MRS. E. H GRAFIUS.
Belle fonte' Nov. 1st-'60-tf
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GREEN'S DRUG AND VARIETY STORE,
Northeast Corner Of the Diamond.

ID L
THE UNDERSIGNED would respectfully in
l. form his pa Ions and the public generally
that he has just returned from Eastern Markets
where he has purchased and is selling the
largest and bet assortment of DRUGS. MEDI-
CINES, FANCY ARTICLES, &C., ever brought
to this country. He has constantly on hand all
the approved PATENT MEDICINES of the day.
ALCHOHOL, B BURNING
FLUID, PINE OIL. COAL OIL. LINSEED OIL,
PAINTS, VARN.SH, &c.,
together with a large assortment of the TOBAC-
co & SEGARS of the best brands
COAL OIL & FLUID LAMPS, HAIR. TOOTH,
NAIL, CLOTHES, & PAINT BRUSHES,
PERFUMERY d HAIR OILS.
Also fine assortment of Plain and Fancy
CONFECTIONERY, RAIslNs, NUTS, &C., &C.,
TOYS of every description, also
FANCY CHINA-WARE.
Prescriptions and family receips carefully and
promptly filled
Thankful for the patronage he has received du-
ring the last four years he solicits continuance
of the same, and from the experience he has had
he feels confident of giving satisfaction.
FRANK P. GREEN.
Nov. Is, 1S60-.tf
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-10

The above is portrait of David McCreary ef
Napier township. who, on the 3lst day Of Aug.
1858, made affidavit before Justice Gorely that b.
treated for the of Cancer by three lhvsl-
clans of Bedford county, and by DR.. Newton Of
the Electric College in Cincin natti for q period
of nearly eight months, notwi thstanding which,
his lip, nose and portion of his left rheek were,
entirely eaten away He had given Up all hone,
when he heard of the " Blood Seareher" and was
induced to try it. Four bottles cured him. and
although sadly disfgared, thcrs is no question
but what this invaluable medicine saved his life
The full particulars of this case may be seen in a
circular, which can be bad Of any fth. Agents
We also Iefer to the of Nancy Bleakney, of
Eldertewn, Armstrong county Pa, cured of Scrof-
ua after being unable to get out of bed for three
years.
To the case of lady in Arsonsville, Clearfeld
county, who also afflicted with Scrofula in its
worse form.
To the case of George Meisel, residing in Carl.
town, Cambria county Pa, who was so badly af-
ficted with Cancer that it eat his entire nose Of
and his case was worse, if possible, than Me-
Creary's
The particulars of these cases-ev ry one Of
which was cured by the of the Blood Searcher
---may alse be found in cirbular to be had OF
any of the Agents.
R.M LEMON, Proprietor.
Laboratory for the manufacture and sale, near
the Pa. Railroad Depot Holiday ysburg, Pa
DR.. Geo. H. Keyser, wholesale Agent. rltls-
burg.Pa.
FOR SALE AT the ng named placesuni
Centre county:
j. Harris & Co., Bellefonte; D. Houser / Son,
Plumvlle Mills Geo Jack Co.. Boasburg
Adam F. Shaffer, Madisonburg; Samuel Ponyius.
Zion; Balser Weber, Howard H Brown. Hu-
blersburg; c. q. Ryman Il I. NJ. Hall, Miles
burg; A. T. Schnell L Co., Pert Matilda; Rhus
Reesman, Milheim; Sam.Frank. Rebersburg;
I. Wolf Son, VOLTS Store; W. Wolf, Centre
Hall; R. H. Duncan, Spring Mills; T. Jack.
Potters' Mills; Peter Kerin, Churchville; J. H.
Hahn, Springfield; Rankin 4 Bolinger, Bal
leysville; j. z. Williams, EagleviHe; Nixon &
Co.. Mill HaU; Joseph Bing, UnionvH,e; Gross
Il Yearick Aaronsburg; 0. BrJ Pine Grove
Mills; Jacob Daniels. Stormstow and by deal
ers generally.
Nov. l, lS6p-6m.
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Fight in Jail.

We are told that a fight oc-
CURED in our County Jail the other. day, be-
tween two prisoners. Benner and McAlhat-
tan. McA haitian being the weaker of the
two, received the worse of the bargain. Be.
ing highly iscensed..at his defeat, lie INN E.
diately lefs the premises, BY sealing the
wall.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-10
fall 4 ddlmter Gooos.
WILSON BROTH E RS,

HAVING returned from the East, invite the at
IL teption of the public and their old customers
to the large and extensive assortment of
FALL. 6 WINTER GOODS.
which they are opening and ready to wait
upon purchasers with the largest and best selec-
tion ever offered to this community.
They desire to call particular attention their
great variety of LADIES DRESS GOODS, con-
sisting in part Of Challies, Lawns, all wool De-
Lains. of different colcrs, Baroges, Dress Silks,
Mantilee Issues, &c. The above goods were Sc
lectr with great care expressly to suit the taste
"a the ladies. In addition to the above. offer
ed general assortment of Hosiery and }oves,
Collars, Underseeves, Dress trimmings. &s.
CLOTHS &c CASSIMERES,
of all colors and styles at very low prices togeth-
er with one of the largest ana best stocks of
Ready Made Clothing,
Hats and Caps Boots and Shoes, La1ies' Straw
Bonnets of the latest fashion; also, shaker Bon
nets for wives and children.
Builders will find it to their advantage in call.
ing to select their Hardware, as our assortment is
large and complete also, Mattresses.
Mackarel, Herring, Cod Fish and salt. Sugars
Teas, Molasses from the cheapest to the best,
which cannot be surpassed in quality. Persons
visiting Betlefonte from the country, viii find it
to their advantage to call before purchasing else>
where, as we take pleasure in showing our goods
Bnd think we can suit them both as to price and
quality, and are determined to sell at the very
owest cash prices
@-Au kinds Of Country produce taken in ex-
change for goods
Nov. Sth l86 0.
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New Fall & Winter Goods

D. LEYDEN G co.
HAVE just received the largest and best as.
IL sortment of Fall and Winter Goods ever Of
fered in Belefonte.
full stock of Ladies dress goods,
Also, Cloth for Ladies Winter Cloaks; Tar
fam Plaids for Misses Dresses. A large assort-
ment of Shawis, Poplin Velvets, French Ma.
rina, Coburg's De Lains, Thibit Cloth,
Opera Cloth, Persian Twill.
For Gentlemen:
Cloth, Cassimers, Satinets and Jeans, Ready
made clothing.
Boots and Shoes of all sorts, large and well So.
lected stock OF Groceries, Hardware, and
Queensware, which will be sold
low for cash or Coun-
try Produce
Bellsfonte, Nov.-3, lSs0.-tf.
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g TRAY BULL.-Came to resi- ence of the sub
~ scriber in Ferguson twp, about the 1st of
October last, Yearlng Bull is pale red, has
white stripes over The back running down on the
hips, and mas black spot on the back Tho
owner is requested to come forward, prove prop-
erty, pay charges and take him away, otherwise
he will be disposed of according to Law.
Jan. 3, '6l.-3t JOHN LIMERICK.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-10

Going Off on a "Kaduden."
The last numbtr r
of the Carlisle american come to hand con-
tanning no less than thirteen marriage no
tices. That must be a lovin' community
down there.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-10

g TRAY STEER.-Came to residence Of the
~ subscriber in Taylor twp, Black steer three
years old, with piece of the right horn. The
owner is requested to come forward, prove prop
erty, pay charges and take him away, otherwise Q
be viii be disposed of according to law.
WIN. ADAMS.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-10
New Store at Pleasant Gap,

THE subscriber would respectfully in,
Il form the citizens of GENRE cou nty that +,
has just received and opened an entire new s.scS
OF ia II and winter goods consisting of
HARDWARE,
CLOTHING. DRY GOODS.
GROCERIES,, &c.
also have ON hands good supply of
Boots Shoes, Hats & Caps, Fancy Be-
laines h MeraOes, Ladies Furs, Hoods. Sesssa.
Cloths, Fancy Gloves, Knives, Breast
Pins. 6c., &c., DO,
all of which he will sell IS low and even |, VOC
than con be had anywhere else
J. NJ. CAMPBELL.
Pieaesns Gap, Oct IS, 'sU.--sE
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Temporary Sasre1io

The Snowshoe Rail-
road has suspended operations for short
time, for the purpose of making repairs
We are told that no running will be done
for two weeks.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1861-01-10

n LEYDEN CO., have Just received inc
~ assortment of Fall and W inter Goods which
they offer very low for cash or country prodaee.
New. 8, 1904.
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GEORGE LIVINGSTON,

General Agent for Centre County.
P. S.-Aood canvassers are wanted in all parts
of this County for the above work, to whom a
liberal compensation will be given. APPLICATIONS,
which must be made at an early date, addressed
to the General Agent at BeHefonte viii receive
promt attention. Dec. l3, '60.-4t.