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Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

DELAwAREANs TO ORGANIzE.-Nd.
tires of the Little Diamond State 10 Form
Club IN Philadelphia. The Philadel-
phia Press Of Friday, says: "A move
ment is on foo. to organize Delaware
Club in this city, to be composed en-
tirely of persons who claim the state Of
Delaware as their birthplace, or whose
parents We're born in the state and
they resided there for few years at
least.
The people have great pride in it,
its history and its public men. Many
OF its citizens, when young, have come
to this city, and are now prominent ia
nearly every walk of life. It is esti-
mated that there are at least 10000 of
them in this city. In a few DAYS
circular will be issued calling for n
meeting to organize club.
Among those who are prominently
interested in the movement are An
drew Gray, w. w. Smithers, James II
Shakespeare, e. p. Smithers. ]. r.
Lohand, William Carey, Josiah Mar.
vel, James II. Heverin and Sussex
Davis.
A Jail is the last place q person
would imagine thief could ply his
trade. Yet that is where a prisoner
named McNeece, kept his hand in.
McNeece was convicted at the last
term of court of stealing a horse and
carriage, or rather plead guilty. Bed
well, fellow prisoner, is serving a
sentence Of five years for shooting
Ford in West Dover hundred. Bed,
well had five silver dollars, which he
hid between his feather bed and mat.
tress. They were stolen, but he and
Sheriff Cole could get no definite clue
upon MeNeece, whom they suspected
of the theft. Caleb Stepney, another
prisoner, was put to work upon the
case, and he found out all about it
McNeece confessed the theft to Bed
we'll and restored what he had left
about $l75, aud promised that his
mother, to whom be had given S2.7t
would pay that hack. which she did
While this was going on anothe
prisoner was trapping the Sheriff
chickens, getting some one to set thl
trap which be had made. A CHECKER
running under it be pulled the strinl
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

The Volumes Of the Bazaar begin with the first
Number for January Of each year. When no time
Is mentioned, subscriptions will begin with the
Number current at the time Of receipt of order.
Bound volumes of HARrER's BAZAAR for three
years back in neat cloth binding will be sent by
mail, postage paid, or by express, free of expense
provided the freight does not exceed one dollar
per volume), for 81 90 per volume.
Cloth cases for each volume, suitable for bind
ing, will be sent by mail, postpaid on receipt Of
81 90 each.
Address: HARPER 8 BROTHERS. New York.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Mrs. Elizabeth Townsend, widow of
the late William Townsend, died on
Thursday at her home in Frederick
Mrs. Townsend was the daughter of
John Barratt, and was born at Dover
in 1909. She was the granddaughter
of Judge Andrew Barratt and the
great granddaughter of Philip BArratt,
who built Barratt's Chapel, where
Coke and Asbury first met, and in
which churchyard she was buried.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

The Volumes Of the MAeAzr'E begin with the
Numbers for June and December Of each year
When no time Is specified, subscriptions will be.
gin with the Number current at the time of re-
ceipt Of order. Bound Volumes Of Harpers
Magazine for three yean back, in neat cloth
binding, will be sent by mail. postpaid, on re
eeipt OF g 90 per volume. Cloth Cases, for bind
ng, so cents each-by mail, postpaid.
RemittanceH ahould be made by Post-OfhOe
Money Order or Draft, 10 avoid chance floss.
Newspapers are not 70 copy his advertisement tVit
out the cypress order Of HARPER BROTHERS.
Address: HARPER & BROTHERS, NEW YORK
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

John Neal, aged 80 years, employed
in Armstrong; saw mill, near Delaneys
station, on the Baltimore and Delaware
Bay Railroad, was fatally injured Fri
day. While endeavoring to remove
a belt from large wheel while it was
in motion, his clothing was caught in
the belt and he was thrown with great
force against the machinery, breaking
both legs and crushing his skull before
the mill could be stopped.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

The Odessa Creamery paid its pa
irons Sl.20 for December cream.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Georgetown post Office has been
raised to the third class.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Dover has fined forty property-hold-
ers for not cleaning the snow from
their sidewalks.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Thomas H. Slaughter, of Caroline
County is dead
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

The Townsend Creamery will be
sold at Sheriff7s sale January 18th.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Onions are scarce at Odessa. The
girls are wearing them to keep away
la grippe.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Frank Merrick, of Trappe, Talbot
county, had his knee shot off by an
accidental discharge of gun.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Leap.year parties are now the fad
all over the Peninsula.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

The cOlOred people of Wilmington
are clamOring for three cOlOred police
appointments.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

At Elkton, Rev. J. A. Murphy, pas
tor of the Catholic Church, of pleurO-
pneumonia, in the AID year of his age.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13
M arYland Items.

Maryland Items.
Thomas H. Slaughter, of Caroline
County is dead.
VIM. Jones, of near MillingtOn has
removed to Alabama to engage in bus
mess.
The Cecil Democrat announces the
Hon. John S. Writ, as candidate for
the United States Senate.
Frank Merrick, of Trappe, Talbot
county, had his knee shot off by an
accidental discharge of gun.
At EIkton, Rev. J. A. Murphy, pas
tor of the Catholic Church, of pleuro-
pneumonia, in the AID year of his age.
Mrs. Amanda F. Sheppard, beloved
wife of DR.. F. N. Sheppard, died at
her home in CrumptOn, Saturday, Jan.
3, aged 40 years.
Wilbur c. Stephens, of Worton, has
removed to Waco, Georgia, and is en-
ployed as an agent of the Methodist
Protestant College Land Co.
A colored girl, near st. Michael's,
Talbot county, has confessed to killing
her father with poison, she had pre-
pared for her brother.
John P. Evans, Father of States At
torney William S. Evans, of Elkton,
died at his home near Rising Sun Sat-
urday, aged 78 years. His brother,
VIM. ]. Evans, died on Thursday.
The Centreville National Bank this
week declared semi-annual dividend
of per cent, clear of all taxes, added
$4,000 to her surplus fund and bal
ance TO the profit and loss account.
Hannah Locates, beloved wife of
Stephen Locates, died ut the resi-
dence of her husband, near Chester
town, Tuesday, aged rs years. She
was Miss Taylor, from Delaware, and
was married 81 years ago.
Col Lemuel Malone, of Salisbury,
will in the future be connected with
the Maryland Farmer, published in
Baltimore. The Col will act as edi-
torial and local writer for the journal.
He will also travel in its interest.
George w. Purnell, Esq, of Snow
Hill, has filed petitions praying for
the type, presses, and other printing
materials of the Record and Gazette ard
the Press, two newspaper ventures in
that town which have not been fnan
cial successes.
Seven deaths have occurred during
the past week in the vicinity of Church
Hill, Queen Anne's county. One of
them was particularly sad. 1t was
that of Miss Dora Austin. She was
fifteen years OF age and a very prOmis-
ing young lady. The public schools of
Church Hill are closed.
The interest in the Centreville OBJ
serUer heretofore held by Messrs. 7.
Sudler Roberts and G. Clinton Rob-
erts, having been purchased by Messrs.
VIM. w. Busteed aud Olin Bryan, the
lirIn will hereafter be composed of w.
w. Busted, w. J. Price, Jr., and
DIN Bryan, under the name of Bus.
teed, Price and Bryan.
NJ. Hooper Gray, who has spent
quarter of century of his life in
Greensborough, in the mercantile bus
ineas, removed his family to his farm,
at Keene's X Roads, Queen Anne's
county, Wednesday, where he expects
to enjoy much of the pleasures of rural
life. He came to GreeusbOrOugh in
1865, youth, in the employ of Baggs
& Cotton, clothiers.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

w. p, Orr, for 40 years merchant
at Lewes, has retired.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Mrs. Amanda F. Sheppard, beloved
wife of DR.. F. N. Sheppard, died at
her home in CrumptOn, Saturday, Jan.
3, aged 40 years.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

NEGRO PoLICEMEN.-The Whining
ton Board of Police Commissioners
appointed ON Tuesday William II.
Caldwell and Constantine Cooper,
negroes, as police officers. They are
the first colored policemen ever APP
pointed in that city. They were Sc
lected to satisfy howl of large proper
tions on the part of the cOlOred people,
who had been promised police offices
before Mayor Wiley was elected.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

There are said to be thirteen appli-
canLs for the position of Insurance
Commissioner.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Wilbur c. Stephens, of Worton, has
removed to Waco, Georgia, and is en-
ployed as an agent of the Methodist
Protestant College Land Co.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Tile neaO Scotch GlngAams,
the fresh French Printed
Challis and other stylish Dress
Goods for the coming season
divide attractive interest with
handsome stuffs that are new
only in prices.
46ineh Plain Cancels Hair. 81, from 81 .2j.
41.inch Camels Hair ChevrOn 81 25 from
Sl75.
40-inch TwOtoned Figured, Striped Cam
els Hair, 81 % from $3.50.
40-nch tiamel's Heir Plaids 81 25 from 81
42,ineh Rough, Figured Cancels Hair, 81 so
from 81 30.
AZ inch Cancels Hair Diagonals 50 from
$3.50
45-lnch Cancels Hair Fancy Stripe Chev-
ron, 81 from $3.50
SS25
45.inch Striped Cancels Hair with gradual.
ing ChevrOn, $3.50 from $3.50.
Ohm WANAMAKER.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Milford has a Colored Grand
Army Post.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13
HARPER's PERIODICALS.
nnn. Knnn.

Postage Free to all subscribers IN the United Staes,
Ganddd and Merics.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13
THE PHILADELPHIA
WEEKLY PRESS,
A large, eight-paged paper
giving all the general news
and the
THE SMYRNA
TINES,
Giving all the Local and State
News,
For az. 90 Per Year.

S8-This is a cheap combination for thos
who have not the time to read the larg
aies.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

VIM. Jones, of near Millington has
removed to Alabama to engage in bus
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

B. F. Moore, from North Murderkill,
is being pushed as sheritfalty candi-
date in Kent county.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

NJ. Hooper Gray, who has spent a
quarter of Il century of his life in
GreensbOrough, in the mercantile bus
ineas, removed his family to his farm,
at Keene's X Roads, Queen Anne's
county, Wednesday, where he expects
to enjoy much of the pleasures of rural
life. He came to GreeusbOrOugh in
1865, youth, in the employ of Baggs
& Cotton, clOthiers.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

The Cecil Democrat announces the
Hon. John S. Writ, as candidate for
the United States Senate.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13
Does Advertising Paw?

Wespend considerable
wonderfully seldom that
advertisement In order find
make the following Cfer a m only. - "
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

The interest in the Centreville OBJ
serUer heretofore held by Messrs. 7.
Sudler Roberts and g. Clinton Rob
erts, having been purchased by Messrs.
VIM. w. Busteed aud Olin Bryan, the
lirrn will hereafter be composed of w.
w. Busted, w. J. Price, Jr., and
DIN Bryan, under the name of Bus.
teed, Price and Bryan.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

WHO Is THE MURDERER.-The Ben
son murder case is still in the hands of
Detectives Witsil and McVey. They
say when approached by reporters that
"there is nothing new for publication"
but this does not necessarily imply
that they have not made important
discoveries.
Dan" Miller and his black valjse
are still among the missing. He left
Delaware City after the murder, al 4
the detectives feel confident that he is
Il party to the crime. The idea is, that
the head of Benson was carried away
in the valise. There is a general belief
that more arrests will be made in a
short time.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Mrs. Mary Rodney, widow of the
late John d. Rodney, died at the resi-
dence of her daughter, Mrs. G. p.
Tunnel in Georgetown Saturday at
8 p. m, aged 80 years.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Seven deaths have occurred during
the past week in the vicinity of Church
Hill, Queen Anne's county. One of
them was particularly sad 1t was
that of Miss Dora Austin. She was
fifteen years OF age and a very prOmis-
ing young lady. The public schools of
Church Hill are closed.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

County and State Items.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

The Teachers Institute in Sussex
county is in session in Milford. Among
the speakers will be Senator Black
burn, from Kentucky.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Cards are out for the marriage of
Louis Phillips aud Miss Annie Boyer,
of Dover, at 7.30, January u.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

William H. Witt of Wilmington was
held in $500 bail for mulderously as
sAulting Harry J. StOeckle, a brewer,
in Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

County Treasurer, John T. Dickey,
on Tuesday appointed Edward Hart,
of Townsend, delinquent tax collector
for ApOquinimink hundred.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

The New Castle County National
Bank ut Odessa, has declared u semi
annual dividend Of 81 per cent.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

James B. Cochrane, young farmer
residing near Middletown has been
rendered an offer as manager of a large
plantation in San Domingo, and in
company with George ShallcrOss, of
Sassafras, Md, will sail for that place
on Saturday.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

A colored girl, near st. Michael's,
Talbot county, has confessed to killing
her father with poison. she had pre-
pared for her brother.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

The Grange of Kent county will
petition Congress for the free delivery
of mail in the rural districts.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Eugene Shorts and Miss Mary
BlocksOm, daughter ofCaptain Block
son of Little Greek, were married on
Wednesday evening.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

W. Wolf Prettyman, Milford har-
ness maker, who has worked at his
trade for twenty-five years. has been
compelled to 60 to the Kent county
almshOuse on account of bad health.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

The Wilmington Advance is the title
of newspaper just started in Will
mingtOn with George w. Kreer as
editor. 1t recommends the adoption
of single tax on land values, as the
very best way of raising revenue, both
for local and state purposes, will sup
port the Democratic party as long as it
favors a reduction of the tariff, and
above all things will demand better
nominations for Office than either
party has given us in late years.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

SHE PAID HER PALL-BEARERs.-
The will of Eliza NJ. Cloud who was
buried Saturday, directed that each
pall-bearer should have So for his SER
vices, and that the horses and drivers
should be fed at Newark on their re-
turn from Iron Hill Cemetery TO
Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Prof. Tindal has secured the Norma
Glee Club, of Dover, to furnish music
for the evening entertainments at the
coming teachers institute.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Walter Ware and Miss Ida Maberry,
will be married at the residence
of the brides father, John B.
Maberry, near Pearson's Corner, Jan
uary 20, at 7 p. N.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Rev RObt W. Todd, publisher of
the Conference Chronicle, is negotiating
for a press and general outfit and ex-
poets to publish the paper entirely
from his own Office when he moves
it to Dover.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Ezekiel Graham, of Dover, has
traded for the Bright House at Reno
both, aud will run 1t next season.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Mrs. Ann Hall, aged 81 years,
mother OF James NJ. Hall, president of
the first National Bank of Milford,
died last Tuesday.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

ne Annual Convention Of the
P.uIa+uia Horticultural Society on
January IS u, VIII ue held at Dover
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

John P. Evans, Father of States At
torney William S. Evans, of Elkton,
died at his home near Rising Sun Sat-
urday, aged 78 years. His brother,
VIM. ]. Evans, died on Thursday.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

State Treasurer Burnite has been busy
getting his accounts ready for the leg
isiative committee which meets Tues
day 10th inst. He has complete
summary of all the expenditures under
appropriate headings. The Treasurer
has handled $S50,0O0 during the year.
Inc surplus will amount to about
s4OO He will receive for the years
taxes from the various banks Of the
state, about $1,000.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Misses Ella and Grace Jones, Of
Odessa, returned on Thursday morn
ing from visit to their father, the
Rev. r. G. Jones, who is now at Clifton
Springs, N. Y. They report him as
being much improved in health, though
weak. He expects to return home
some time in March.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Rev. Il. Z. Martindale was unani-
mousiy elected superintendent OF the
NJ. +. Sunday-school of New Castle on
Monday evening.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Ex-Secretary Bayard is still a warm
admirer of Cleveland and would like
70 see him head the Democratic ticket
next fall, but he says: Congress may
or may not formulate issues which
might change the conditions that now
dominate in party affairs. This might
necessitate che selection of entirely
new men on new issues"
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

George w. Purnell, Esq, of Snow
Hill, has filed petitions praying for
the type, presses, and other printing
materials of the Record and Gazette and
the Press, two newspaper ventures in
that town which have not been tin8n
cial successes.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

The Centrevile National Bank this
week declared a semi-annual dividend
of per cent, clear of all taxes, added
$4,000 to her surplus fund and bal
ance to the profit and loss account.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Reports from Dover say that Rev. J.
A. B. Wilson is exceedingly active
about something among the leading
men outside the official lines of duty,
It IS supposed, setting up certain line
OF fences, or rather, defences. He has
the reputation of liking antagOnisms,
and the lawyers think he is prepared
for big fight.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

The sheriff sold last week the fol-
lowing properties: house of Charles G.
Boyer, in the village of CheswOld, to
John H. Bishop, for 1865; house on
Fulton street, Dover, of Alex. Ebert,
to S. B. Hancock, for $3.50; the B. F.
Denney farm in St. Jones' Neck, to
the Capitol Building and Loan Asso-
citation for 81 900.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13
HARPER's PEIRIopIcALs.

Postage Free to all Subscribers In tie United States.
CDnddG, and MezicO.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Hannah Locates, beloved wife of
Stephen Locates, died at the resi-
dence of her husband, near Chester
town, Tuesday, aged rs years. She
was Miss Taylor, from Delaware, and
was married 81 years ago.
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Smyrna Branch Trains
ioine North. us, sos, ISL, A. NJ, $50, 5.S9 p
Smyrna times., 1892-01-13

Col. Lemuel Malone, of Salisbury,
will in the future be connected with
the Maryland Farmer, published in
Baltimore. The Col will act as edi-
torial and local writer for the journal.
He will also travel in its interest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-04

who are coming back from Europe with
their trunks full OF beautiful things col
lecied IN their wanuefines abroad. are
having hard time Mt Quara2tine.
oABIS pAsnScEks' rRousLEs
Cabin passengers ere no more exempt
from tho strict quarantine regulations
which now prevail than the kumhlest i'm
migrant. and every one with all Of his or
her belongings must undergo the over
hauling aud fumlgation process prescribed
by the health officers II they have even
passed through any OF the infected dis
tricts of Europe within ten days pre-
yious 10 sailing. Expensive laces. silk
dresses, Paris bonnets. and delicate b.joH-
feySe and b,.io-a-1ync of oil kinda must be put
through the steam and sulphur-burnlng
operation. and tears and entreaties are no
avail With DR.. jenkins and bis assistants,
who are moved by stern sense OF duty 10
resist every inducement 10 let up IN their
warfare Of determination against fatal
cholera germ.
ARTICLES CAREFULLY WASHED.
Care is taken, however, according 10 DIR.
Talmage, 20 do as little injury as posi- BILE
90 such articles, although all must be
thoroughly fumigated and things that viii
not stand steam bath at 2f2, chlorine
gas. or sulphurio vapors arc carefully
washed with o solution OF bichloride OF
mercury. Even this delicate congdera-
ton 10 not reassurinV 10 many who regard
the attentions of tho health officials with
extreme bitterness of spirit. IL is said
that some OF them have threatened TO sue
somebody for damages 70 their fnery, but
just who is responsible for this alleged
vandalism has not been settled.
Three More Deaths ~ Quarantine.
QUARANTINE, n. Y, September g.
Three more deaths occurred on infected
steamers this afternoon. The dead are
Charlotte Munger, aged Q months, and
Mary Bonnicbsen, aged l6 months,
steerago passengers on the NormanniS, ana
Ario Peters, ca years, Storage passenger
on the Rugia.
ouarantIned at Wilmington.
WILMINGTON. N. g.. September 3.-The
schooner Mary Sanford, Byrne, master.
from Harburg. Germany, IS in quarantine
twenty-six miles below the city. AS she
sailed July 18th no apprehension is felt as
10 her condition.
New Workers Not Detained.
SAVANNAH. Ga, September 3.--Thero has
been no order issued OBTAINING steamers
from New York or any other port of this
country for inspection ut the Savannah
manifestation.
Ordered to Fire on Them.
MONTREAL. September 3.-Iho cruiser
Druid, now at Quebec, has been ordered
By the Minister of Marine and Fisheries 10
proceed at once 90 the Crosse Island
quRrantine-station and prevent vessels
from passing without reporting. The
commander has been instructed to fire on
any vessel that attempts TO pass quaran-
tine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-04
DEATHS.

ADAMS.-Died. Saturday evening, Sep
TENDER 3, 1852, at half-past o'clock, Mrs'
ANN j. ADAMS, in the 74thyear OF her age
Funeral THIS Sunday EVENING at
81 O'Clock from Christ church.
GATES.-Died, at his mothers resi-
dence, No. 1903 north Twenty-slxth street,
Friday. at $3.50 z. ~, of typhold-maiarial
fever, THOMAS E. GATES; aged IS years.
Dearest brother, thou hast LETT US;
Here thy loss we deeply feel
But It's God that has bereft us.
He can all our sorrowS neal.
Funeral takes place from above residence
THIS Sunday EVENING at o'clock
Friends and acauaintances are respectfully
invited 10 attend. Interment VIII take
place at lakewood.
GODFREY.-Died.a at its parents resi-.
dence, No. Sl2 Graham street, fuiton, ~
5:45P. NJ, September 5. 1892, IRA albert
only child Of Il. Z. and Clara L. Godfrey
aged II months aud IL days.
The little crib is empty now.
The little clothes laid by.
A mothers hope, fathers Joy,
Iu deaths cold arm doth lie.
Go. little pilgrim, to thy home
On Wonder blissful shore;
We miss thee here, butsoon wen come
Where thou hast gone before.
Funeral will take place from the Wed
dell Memorial chapel, Fulton, THIS (Sun-
dayl AFTERNOON at o'clock. Friends
of the family invited TO attend.
Norfolk papers please copy.
HAWKINS. -Died, at Marlbrook, James
City county. Va, August a.. 1892. VIII
LIAM N. HAWKINS, youngest son OF The
late George Hankins, in the Ssth year Of
his age.
oRANGE.-Died. at $50 P. M., Septem-
Der 3, 1892 ut Phoenix City. Ala, ORA, be
loved wife of Walter L. Orange. or TINS
city: aged % years.
SHUMAN:-D Died, at the residence OF her
father, Charles A. Shuman, at onumsns-
vile. Caroline county, Va, on Tuesday
August 80. 1892. Miss CALIdE 0. ShU-
Nan, in the 10th year of her age.
interment at LIT. Hermon church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-09-04
HORSES. MULES, cows, As,
REMOVALS

nR PARKER HAS REMOVED HIS
~ OFFICE aud RESIDENCE ps@ GO. W
Grace TO 7t2 ssss fransin' ss a. "a