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Smyrna times., 1861-04-11
Warlike RumOrs.

The Government Making ActiUe Preparations
supplies for Fort Sumter Cut of.
The latest reports from Charleston, taken
in connection with the fact that felegrGphic
communication ,Cith The South has been cut
off beIOW Petersburgh, Va, render it extreme
iy probable that actual war has al last been |
commenced by the secessionisis, and that the
bombardment of Fort Sumter is now certain
The information received in Charleston rela-
tive to the warlIke NOV ements, created the
greatest excitement there under the supposi-
ton THAI the object of the Administration was
the reinforcement OF the Fort; and though at
last accounts the ultimatum of siege or sur
render, mentioned in previous dispatches, had
not been sent to Anderson, his supplies had
positively been cut off by order of Gen. Beaure-
gard and this was considered equivalent to a
declaration Of hostility.
! The extensive military and naval movements
! Of the Government continue TO occupy a large
share OF public attention. The steamship At
lantic, having on board Major Barry's company
Of Light Artillery, including over eighty hor-
ses and several hundred troops, with a large
supply of military stores, went to sea Sunday
morning. The U. S. steamer PowhataD, with
her usual compliment Of men, but several ex-
ira officers, and having on board an eKtraordi-
nary supply of ordinance stores and all the ap-
pliances for Iaading troops, went TO sea Sai1r-
day evening. The steamships Baltic and Hi
nois are also receiving army provisions and or
dance stores and are preparing to take several
hundred troops. Promising that nothing def
mite can DE learned as to the destination OF the
D expedition, the following three explanations
8 are given by the N. K. Times as having many
, believers in their correctness among the best
informed military and naval people in the
country.
: FIrst-The clearance Of the steamers for
ea Texas is bona JTde. They are going there
q But they will distribute the troops among the
- men, -of-war off Pensacola for reipforcing For
Pickens; then 90 to Brazos and bring bach
!" whatever scattered troops have accumulated
l. Gu the coast, TO be tried aud reorganized, and
subsequently sent to Pickens, where reversei
. might render reinioreements a necessity.
Second-The troops are going TO Sumter. -
The Light draught steamers Water Witch
% WysRdotie, Mohawk and Crusader will b.
lined with double banked sand bags, and TAX
in as many men as they can hold, towing tn
IN launches. which are also TO have the saud.ba
rs protection, defying Morris Island and all othe
w batteries. This is SAID 70 be the plan tho
!, Capt Ward, Of the North Carolina, has bee
" sdyoca .og before The Cabinet at Washington
ed Ii is certain that he tried these sand-bag es
al psriments an New York harbos some weel
40 since.
Third-the troops are boand 70 Texas
sweep the rebels off the track and co.ope
ate with Houston. This is altogether the mo
me probable, as horses for land service have gon
IN. These eonjectures--for they are. Of coor
= nothing inore--are simply given for what tn
Smyrna times., 1861-04-11
An Extraordinary Movement.

A NeU ercitement-Gra~d Flight Of FGgi
dive eSLaUes.--CHIcAGO, APRIL S.-One hundred
and six fugitive slaves left this city last night
for Canada via the Michigan, Southern and
Northern Indiana Railroad.
Ii appears that over one thousand fugitives
have arrived there since last fall, most ofwhom
have left since the recent arrest of five slaves
BY the U. s. Marshal
DErRoIr, APRIL 8-About three hundred
fugitive slaves, principally by way Of Illinois,
have passed into Canada at this point since
Saturday.
Large numbers are reported 10 be en- route
for the same destination.
Many of these unfortunate creatures ore en-
tirely destitute, aud much suffering is antic pa
TED, Notwithstanding the efforts beng made fol
their relief
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Items

Rev. VIM. Bishop was received at the
parsonage here last week by number of the
members of his charge, where a fine table was
spread, and of which number partook. He
preached an interesting sermon Sunday morn
IUg on the creative and mediatorial Office Of
Christ, which was listened TO by large and
we'll pleased audience. His discourse next
Sunday will be upon the necessity of purity of
heart.
Friday night four servants Of A. J. Pen.
nington, of Sassaffas Neck. Md, two men and
two women, crossed Bohemia TO some seine
huulers on the opposite shore, and when re-
turning the boat capsized, and one man and
woman were drowned.
1t is reported that two Irishman who
worked at Eastburn's quarries in Mill Creek
Hd, procured a half gallon of liquor a few
days age, when fight ensusd in regard to il,
in which one of them received such injuries as
to result in his death.
MIR. james Duncan, of New Castle, has
been appointed by Gov. Burton clerk of the
orphans court and register in ChaDcery, In
place of John d. Bird, whose term expired on
Monday.
The Cambridge Herald says the whea
crop in Dorchester county looks very prosper
Gus, and the farmers are busily engaged pre-
pairing their fields for corn.
We give up good deal of our space to
day 10 the insertion of matters relating to the
crisis" which, as oor sensation papers inform
US, is rapidly approaching.
1t was reported in the Philada. Pres
of Saturday, that Hon. Jas. A. Bayard and bi
friend Harry Connolly, would start Tuesda.
for the capitol Of the southern confederacy.
The Quarterly Meeting for Smyrn
Circuit will be held next Saturday and Sunda.
at Raymond's Chapel.
There are now fiity. five persons eon6ne
in the jail at New Castle, for various offences
We learn that the Cecil Wing 10 abou
to pass into the hands of Edwin E Ewing. EsC
The small pox 10 said to be quite prevs
lent in Philadelphia just now.
Lewis w. Slidham has taken the hot,
; at Odessa,
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DWELLING HOUSE CONSUMED AND Two PER-
SONS BURNED TO DEATH.-The dwelling of
Mr.. James r. StaVely, at Still Pond Crsss
Roads, in Kent county, Nd, was entirely des-
troyed by fire on Sunday night week. The
most lamenteble part of the sad affair, was the
burning to death of MP. s. second son, a lad
nearly six years OF age, and a servant girl,
aged about Is years. We are informed that
Immediately on discovering the fire, MIR. ). and
his wife each took child in their arms and
fed from the house, and at the same time di-
rected the servant girl to save the remaining
child. 1t is thought that she had secured the
child, and was making her way down stairs
but became bewildered and lost the way neal
the head of the steps, as after the fire the bones
Of both were found in close proximity, and in .
location justifying this inference. The entire
loss is estimated at $l.40O, on which there
was aD insurance of $6O0 only on the house.
Kent NeUs.
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ANOTHER ATTEMPT AT BURNING.-Abont Iu
o'clock on Thursday night a fire was kindled
by some incendiaries in the wood shed of Mr..
II. w. Eliason, in Chestertown, Md but it
was fortunately discovered soon afterwards
and extingushed before any damage was done.
The fire would doubtless have been very de.
structive, if it had got fairly under way before
discovered, destroying perhaps the entire block
of frame houses fronting the market house. to.
gether with McDlniel's Hotel. Two persons
weTo seen by servant of Mr.. E running from
the hen house near the shed, after the are wal
put Out-Neug.
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A Coop REsoLUTIoN.-The following reso-
luton was adopted by unanimous vote OF the
young men attending one of the public schools
Of a western city. Its adoption here would
certainly do no harm;
ResOIUed. That prcfane and UulgGr IAN
guGge is a disgrace to any one who uses ii
that the boy who practices it has PooI
chance of becoming man in manly sense
and that the young gentleman who is guilty o
using it, is not worthy the name of ma" in
manly sense.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-11


RHODE IsLAND ELEcTION.-The election
Wednesday resulted in the defeat of the Re-
publicans. Gov. Sprague was reelected by a
large Majority. The Legislature is largely
Opposition, and Messrs. Sheffield and Browne
are elected to Congress over the late Republi-
can members.
FAILURES AND SJsPENsIoNs.-Ro Boston, APRIL
5.-The Boston Commercial Bulitin's list of
business changes in the United Statee; gives
thirteen failures aud suspensions in New York,
five n Boston, four in Philadelphia, seven IN
Baltimore, four in Cincinnati, two in St. Louis,
and twelve in other places. Total-toriy- light
for the week.
Secretary Seward has replied to the note oil
the Confederate State Commissioners, decli.
ming to receive them officially.
The democrats have carried The municp pal
election in Hartford, Conn, by 500, and in
Louisville, Ky. The WOrkipgmen's Uniou has
swept the field by 5000.
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April ], 1861. I'm
Il Great Rush.

Perhaps the people generally may inquire what is
the maiies al CARROW'S store when, after look.
ing around some they find out that this is the
very place 10 buy cheap Goods. Under The present
crisis salCh an inducment will lead any man. woman
child 10 stop in. without searchlng further, and
this is where the bargains The greatest pains
has been taken b, the subscriber to select choice
and desirable stock of Fancy Dry Goods, including
Cassimeres Cloths, &c The greatest care and effort
will he made to show The public his new assortment
lseling sure. after close examination, they will be
ready to buy The fact is this idea has been suggest.
ed bf several. Come and his cheap lot of Sugar
for G1, Z, : and 10 cts. per lb. ap4 ~
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ANEW Book" The Parson of the Islands"
Inc title of a new book written by Rev.
Adam Wallace, Presiding Elder of Snow Hill
D''f'et' II is very neatly gotten up, good pa
per- elsar type, and well illustrated. We have
Ho' hsd the pleasure yet of reading but part
81 'h's work, but can assure our readers, who
axe delight in such literature, that it posses
'es the CHARACTERISTIC of a good book-tbaI
particular charm that makes one dislike 10 lay
y down after commencing its perusul. Rev.
''sAaa Thomas. the Parson of the Islands,
vas aa eccentric but extraordinary man in biz
"sy' and powerful for good. The work will
Oono'iess be productive of good. It can be hat
VI 'ne agent for it's sale here, Mr.. r. F. Has
U"g~ For an outline Of the book, see adVer
usement 10 another column.
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Bricklaying, Plastering, &C.

The subscriber respectfully informs his friends and
the public that he is prepared 10 all kinds Of Brick
work Plastering, Masonry, &C., with nealness and
dispatch.
He nIsU keeps constantly hand the best quality
Of BUILDING LIME. CEMENT, and CALCINEDi
PLASTER Al orders left at the store of Benz. B..
Allen or at tho Subscribers will receive prompt at
tenIion. ALVEN ALLEN, -. 4. \
ap4Ay Smyrna, Del.s
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SHAp.-The fishing has now fairly commen-
eed, and those engaged in the business are
buisily occupied in their calling. More shad
were caught at Chester and Hook, during the
present week, than usual at this early period.
They are ofgood size and fine flavor, and ore
selling at moderate rates. Should the run con-
tinue, our fishermen will have prosperous
time, and those who purchase for the purpose
of sailing, VIII be enabled to procure their sup
ply alta reasonable price.-Dela,Oare co. Re-
publican.
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THE MARKETS.

In Smyrna. white wheat is selling at ST 40
Red, 81 80; yellow Corn Sc cts.,-white SO
Rye, 60, and Oats, 80 cts. per bushel. Round
potatoes, 60 cts. per bushel. Butter, % cts.
per lb. Eggs, IL cts. per doz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are
For White wheat, 81 so; Red, Sl35; Rye
69 cts; Corn, 62 and Oats, 80 cents per bush
Smyrna times., 1861-04-11
The Crisis at Hand Affairs Coming
to a Head"

Within the last few days the atmosphere
m, been 6lIed with War News" and rumors.
The Administration at Washington appear
20 be taking every pEeeautien which the ex-
araOrdinary state Of the country requires.
The principal military and naval depots of
che nation are at New York, Boston, and Nor
fsIk-snd at these places, especially the two
fsrmer, the greatest activity has shown itself
si,biu the last week.
A large number of troops-3060 men-have
have been concentrated at New York, and
steamers and men-Of.war have been put in
readiness to transport them, with munitions of
war, at moments warning.
While these active preparations are going
sn under the auspices of the National Govern
menI, We have various reports from The sece-
ding States. II has been known that great
number of the troops OF the Southern Confed-
erscy have been concentrating at Pensacola
tor the purpose of attacking Fort Pickens or at
least Of coercing our government to abandon
it from fear OF an assault. Fort Sumter, too,
has been held uneasy-its stores have been re-
dueed-ils fuel cOnsumed-and lis supplies of
fresh provisions cut of.
The movements in the War and Navy De-
p,rtnenIs have created teverish excitement
10 The public mind. There is a general appre-
heBslOu that collision is about 10 take place
some where.
TIE question now asked is,-nOt whether
Fort Sumter is to be abandoned-but, are we
to have " ight!'' The popular idea is thsl
this will be answered in the affirmative in a
few days.
All, We are told, depends upon the course o.
the seceders " of the South. They may con
tinue TO buster and threaten, but so long al
tasy do nothing materially to affect the ma
uonal honor, a collision will not be precipita
Ted BY Ihe NatioOal Government.
MOSTGONERY, Ala, April S.-Presiden
Davis directs the movements Of the troops q
Pensacola by telegraph. A battery Of clever
zach guns commands ali the approaches to Fol
PIekens. The moment an attempt is made I
relieve The garrison a destructive fire will
opened.
Tie Cabinet here have just concluded pre-
trseIsd session on the course TO be pursued j
the present serious crisis. jefferson Davi
strongly urged an aggressive policy tOwar
the United States. and it was at length decide
10 instruct the commissioners at WashingIo
TO present their ultimatum 10 President Lii
coin, and if it should not be accepted to declal
II war;
WASHINGTON, April 9.-EnrOy 6. to the Sou
"A fair notice has been served on Preside
Davis and Gov. Pickens, of the intention of Il
Government 10 relieve the starving garriso
II Of Forts PIckens and Sumter. This is consi
/ cred merely an act Of humanity. The respo
u sibilIly will be thus thrown on the cOnfelero
States Of inauguratiug a war, 1t is fearC
however, an attack will soon be made on F,
y Pieksns, it a collision has moi already occl
n red
n BOsTOS. April S.--Sirty Tons Of Cana
n BaIs.-Sixty tons of cannon balls left the
n ssaal Al Waterfowl, on Saturday, for N
NJ York.
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The CIisis nj Charleston

Adviees from Charleston indicate the rap
id approach of the crisis. Preparations seem
to have been made for an immediate attack on
Fort Sumter. All the families had removed
from Sulivan's Islaud vessels had been di-
rected to ke p out of range with the Fort:-
and the floating battery was TO be towed to its
station Monday evening.
The order, cutting offfurther communication
between the Fort and the city, was issued BY
Gen Beauregard on Sunday, and Major Ander-
con had been officially notified in regard TO it.
Requistion had been made foE five thousand
additional troops, and Companies were con-
stuntly arriving and being put in position.
Meantime business in Ch0rlesto had been en-.
treIy suspended, and the most intense excite
ment prevailed.
From Washington we receive an intimation
of the policy of the Administration relative to
the garrison in Fort Sumpter. 1t is not, the
intention Of the Government to reinforce it,
at least for the present but simply TO make
the attempt to send supplies of provisions by
means Of an unarmed vessel. II the Charles
tOnians choose to fire upon her, they will thus
render themselves responsible tor all disasters
which must necessarily follow.
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SPRING WoRK-THE CRoPs. Our farmers
have generally commenced their Spring work
Wherever the ground is in condition to be dis
turbed the plow is moving briskly, and should
the weather be favorable, the greater part Of
of the oats crop will be put in the ground du-
ring the present week. Many of the farmers
are also blowing for corn. The grain and
grass fields, as general thing, look very we'll.
The wheat has fresh and healthy appearance,
and seems to have been exempt from any seri-
Gus injury during the winter months. Many
persous are also busy in the gardens.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-11

Since Prot. Donaldson walked wire &C 'Oss
our streets few weeks ago, number Of our
boys have been initiating bis example. On
Monday last, while some Of them were practi-
cling this isat, Walter Colt, son Of E. J. Colt,
Esq, 10 attempting TO walk board fence. fell,
frseluTing both bones Of his forearm.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-11

THE WHITEwAsHING SFAsON.-The season
for whitewashiug having now arrived, the fol.
lowing directions for making indoor whtewash
will just come into play. Those who have
used II pronounce il the best ever introduced
For moderate size house, say rooms, about
33 lbs. Paris white, and ID. best white glue
are needed. Dissolve the glue in hot water,
also make a thick wash with the Paris white
and hot water, and add the dissolved glue and
sufficient water to make the wash of the proper
consistence. AS the mass stiffens over night,
it is better to mix each morning what is want
ed during the day. If left over night, warm,
or add hot water to make it limpd.
The Paris white is chalk cleansed from it's
impurities, and is only..a very pure whiting
better than is ordinarily nsed for making putty.
Some used the Cooper glue, which is consider
ed the best, but any good white glue will
answer. II costs about 80 cents per ID. ct re-
tail, and the Paris white cents per ID. Both
articles can be obtained in almost every city or
village.
The above makes an excellent whitewash,
clean and white, and not easily rubbed off. Its
first cost is more than lime wash but it is dur
able, and for nice rooms it is far preferable.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-11

PETER HAYDEN, whom We noticed last week
as attempting to take the life of George w.
Webb, and who was subsequently, committed
to prison in default of bail to keep the peace,
broke jail on Sunday night last, 10 company
with another man named Garrett L. Wiley
and is now at large.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-11

FROM INSTRUMENTATION omery, Ala ,
April 6.-The people here are pleased at the
prospect of brush with the Northerners and
all faces are bright with anticipation. They
are but afraid that Lincoln will evade the con-
fct.
New ORLEANS, April 5.-The report tha,
war vessels have been ordered to The mouth oi
the Mississippi creates considerable excite
ment.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-11
Philadelphia Terra-Cotta
WORKS.

GFFICE AND WAREROOhlS, 1910 CHESTNUTSt
Ornamental Chimney Tops.
CiaedeA Vases and Siatuary,
Encausfic Flooring Tile,
Architectural OTrameaaR,
NentIlaIing and Smoking Fines,
Ridge Tile and SanItory Ware,
Steam-pressed Drain Pipe,
Water Pipe, warranted to stand pressure,
Cheap and dura,e.
The Trade supplied liberal terms Illustrated
Calai"gues sent by mail application by letter
aPll I'm 5. a. HARRISON, 1910 Chestnut st.
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gg@gO If you want Fence Board go to
james E.Black's Lumber Yard,
where you will find very choice lot of IL it,,
IL IT,, 16 it, and Is it. lengths together with a
large assortment of all kinds of Lumber, at
very fair prices.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-11

BUSINESS NOTIcEs.-In addition to those we
I''e previously noticed as having purchased
'asir stock OF spring Goods, we would call the
Attention Of our readers TO the inducements
hsid out 10 purchasers by Messrs. Lewis g.
s'O., and SPruaoee e. Megear.
We would also call attention TO the adser.
t'ssmeni Of Messrs. Wright g. Allen, Carriage
hsnuiacturers. Wilmington, Del. They were
beth raised in this town. and are known to be
excellent mechanics and reliable men, aud ia
s'sfEsvay worthy the patronage of our cIti
zeas.
: Iaas Jones gives notice to his creditors
~"ea mey nay fnd important to read.
n williamson adyertises several arIicls.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-11

Nutter Spence, left on Friday last, for parts
unknown. A letter post.marked Wilmington
was received on Monday by one of his securi-
ties, informing him that he had left the Baili-
tions, &C., placed in his hands but not settled
for, and stating, as a reason, that he could not
make living at the business aud thought it
best to leave before he became to much invol-
we'd. This was the first intimation which the
public had of the absconding, except the dark
ness of the streets at nights, on account of the
lamps not being lit--a work which he was en-
ployed TO attend to. 1t is not known, but sup.
posed, that his liabilities are not very heavy.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-11

'as proposed amendment to the Constitution
% prohibit the sale of Intoxicating liquors
beverage. passed the Assembly of New
A 0y vote Of so TO 33. Il has already
,'..sa 'ne Senate, and has now to be submitted
'ae legislature ehossn at the next general
s''n Of Senator's, aud, if again adopted. 90
s'As people.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-11

SUoAR has fallen in price about 25 per cent
This will be good news to the public general.
ly, who have regarded it as too high for several
years.
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E@R SALE.
SWEET POTATOES.

The subsc riber has 100 bus. Good Planting
and Eating SWEET POTATOES for sale, Of
superior quality. JOHN H. BEWLEY.
apll
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FOR SALE.

Two new and excellent Hand CORNSHEL.
LERS on accommodating terms. Apply to
Messrs START & CARTY, where they may
bo seen. spl1
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Miscellaneous Advertisements.
TAKE NOTICE.

The subscriber respectfully requests all his custo.
srs who have MOI ye settled tLeir accounts to
forward atOnce and pay up. he is out Of busi
and is de.e mined 10 collect in all that is owing
to him in The shorlc,i lime !. -ibe. lie would also
say TO those whose J.dgm' Mt koes snd other obga.
lions that are due am smng dae fnot pFomIs.
ly raid will he executed.
lie will he found al all lines Turing the day at Mr.
w l.. Sptuancts store, the store occupied by
h;nselfla year. J. f. JONES
p : lie also las eft on hand some Boots Shoes
luts Caps and Dress Goods which will be sold cheap
fer they musi te closed out, there is no general
assortment. apIl
Smyrna times., 1861-04-11

a. as legislature of Virginia adjourned sine
se, iharsday, much TO the reliefof The con-
aA'se ciElzens of that Stale. sa
Smyrna times., 1861-04-11

LEVY Court OF KENT COUNTY This body
on Wednesday, appointed jos. S. Wallace a
Constable for West Dover Hundred. 1t also
fixed the rate of Tax as follows:
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w A n T f ID.

A Lady wishes a situation as TEACHER in Pub
lie School. Satisfactory recommends atoms can DO
given respecting moral character seompeteney, &C.
Further information may he obtained by addressing
mh28 A. D. SEVIL, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-11
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
One Good Work or Road Horse, sound and kind.
One Good Square Carriage, nearly now.
One Good two horse Wagon, nearly new,
One Good Ox-Cart and Yoke, nearly new.
Not having use for the above mentioned, will sell
them very low for cash or approved paper
J. X. WILLIAMSON.
ALSO, any quantity of Taylor 6 Sons make OF
Plows HarrOws and Cultyalors. CultIyatOr and Har
row Teeth, by the Set Apply to
J. X. WILLIAMSON.
apll On the Hill. Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-11

Do NOT roRonr THE COSonRr TO NIGHT.
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Tgg "TI IWES ~ as published Ecery Thursday. By
R,sr. D. noFFEcE sR, ElitO' !andI Proprietor, at
SAyrna. Del.
ssVs-sUBscRIrrioN.-O year so in ADVANCE
,.s3lO II act pull al end Of He year. No paper
..spo,iar'i a"fd all arrears are Peid-O"lyiat The
.s,oa Of tie Publisher.
snslxi-For sUsrysqnare Of ls liaes, less first
,s,-toa. 50 cis each subsequent insertion % cls-
s.,.rIl ar-Iage neats m4des NTH yearly and half
..Irly alOertissrs