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Milford chronicle., 1903-03-27
HARRINGTON

Nathan Luf, who resides near
Masten S Corner when at home, is
now confined in the Kent county
Jail awaiting trial at the next term
OF court for stealing a horse and
carriage from the streets of Har-
rington, and also to answer TO the
charge of stealing chickens. He
was captured at FELTON, by Consta
bic Wm. Willis, and was brought
back for a hearing, after which he
was sent to Dover in default Of $500
bail.
Berry baskets are in short sup
ply. and the manufacturers in Har-
rington are making extra efforts to
fill orders already booked. Last
week W. A. Smith & Co, received
a carload from North Carolina, and
anXiously await the arrival Of an
other car they had previously or
dered. The demand for berry
crates was never greater than it has
been this season, and the conditions
to get logs to make them from wee
never more adverse to the manu-
facturers, caused by the unusual
quantity Of water i'll the woodlands
Alter the strawberry season is over
the scarcity will be relieved, as
many empty crates are returned to
growers by commission men.
But few contracts have been made
to grow tomatoes about Harring
ton, but this does not mean that the
acreage will be less than last year.
Mrs. Raughlev entertained her parents, Mr. .
and Mrs. Moore. Of near Frederick, ON sun
day.
Mrs " o. Gibson is visiting her mother
Mrs Rtttenhouse of Baltimore.
Miss Nora Blades is visiting in Wilmington.
Or and Mrs OweRs have been visiting their
daughter Mrs. William Dew eese, OF Denton.
Mrs. r. Wesley Ross and Miss Rebecca B.
Harringtan. visited relatives at Fredefica on
Saturday and sunday
Mrs. George Collins has been spending sew
eral days with her daughter Mrs Edgar Cain.
Mr.. and Mrs Edgar Prettyman spent We'd
nesday in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fleming Wilmington spent
Wednesday i'm town.
Mrs. William simmons has been visiting In
Pennington.
Mr. James W, Blades visited his brother,
MIR. Willard Blades, Of near Dover, on Friday
and Saturday,
Mrs. Frank Griffith and children. Of Lewes
are visiting relatives and friends in town.
Mr. Wesley Wyatt died on Sunday night aged
s. years. He bad been paralyzed about six
weeks. The funeral was held on Wednesday
At the N. f. Church, Of which the deceased
was member, and was conducted by the
Rev. Mr. Atkins. assisted by Rev. y. o Glib
ION. Friends from Wilmington, Dover Mil
ord, Lswes ana other towns attended. Truly
team be said good man has gone TO resi-.
BE was % member Of the odd Fellows and
liotherhood Of the Union.
Mrs. Charles Hutchinson has returned from
7isitlng relatives and friends in Dover and
smyrna A.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-27

Ifyou object to pills and pellets, take Ra-
nous Tonic Regulator for spring ills. Is is
dry powder and not uup pleasant to the taste
Il acts directly and effectively upon the liver
and kidneys and does not grippe or purge but
clears the system of bile and poisonous waste
quietly and thoroughly, tones up the blood
and puts new life into the whole body. Large
tin box 2j cts, five for SlOO. 7. +. Hammers
lev
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-27
CELEBRATED GOLDEN WEDDING.
ORIGINAL Poem Read.

On Monday evening, March 10th,
Mr.and Mrs. Henry Vineyard celebrated
their golden wedding at their home
near Houston. Their numerous friends
and relatives gathered to commemorate
the rare event from PHILADELPHIA. Pa. ;
West Chester, Pa ; Cecilton, Md. Mid
dletOWn, Del and Warwick, Md .:alsO
from Dover, Harrington. Frederica.
Milford and Houston. Among them
were about six persOns who were Tres
ent at the wedding fifty Years ago.
On adj urniIg TO the pallor a little
prOgrs mme. consisting of music, read
ing and recitatiOns was gi, en- by the
grandchildren concluded with a praver
from the pastor G. D. Reese. offered
in his usual earnest and effective man
ner.
There were present three generations.
Seven children are living: Sara, widow
OF the late James l.. Jump, of Fsrm-
ington; Alice, wife of James J. Harring-
ton, near Harrington; Elizabeth. wife
of r. II. HOllis,Of Philadelphia; Clara,
wife of J. e. Wharton, of Houston;
David T., of Harrington; Annie, and
Eva, wife of Waiter johnson, near
Many cousins, nieces and nephews.
one brother and three sisters graced the
The house was beautifully decorated
tulips, crOcus, carnatiOn-, ferns and
p0tted plants. Refreshments were
served worthy the occasion.
All heartily enjoyed the rare event
and left for their homes, leaving many |
and handsome presents. |
together with more congratulations 4.
and hopes that they might be
,alled together to celebrate the sixtieth
of this marrige.
An original poem, which for the lack
# space it ig impossible TO print was
cad by Miss Alice V. Jump.
Clean out all the waste matter that heavy
7iuter eating has left in your body and tone
10 YOur sVgtenn hV q cnu.sn of Rarnnnle 1 irrer
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-27

Cecitun Md. W Dawson
Centreville MIDI Il q Budd
rhestertown Nd~EP Roberts
Cbesw0ld.-A W Goodhand
Cnerry Iili Nd ID n Iindale
CInytou..V p Northrup
rdova Nd-.A " Prettyman
Crumpton MIDI A krters
Eaetou lld-.C A Grisa
Fairiee Md.W G poole
Gdeua Nd..E a creed; assistant A Pret-
lyman.
GaIt MG-supply C K Morris
Greensboro MIDI e l. Hohecker
Henderson Md-O 4 Baynard
Hnlsboro Md-C W smith
Kent Island MIDI g McSorley
Keuton...J f 1lcFaul
Maryde Md n Smoot
Aiiddietowu...C1 q Wyatt
Niiin ton Md..E r Sideu
Neayitt Md..FI Mumford
Oiessa...J NJ Arters
oxford AId-.L Il McDougIe
Piuey Meek Afd..T II Jones
Pomona Nd Milton McCann
Queenstowu Md~W E Candy
Rijgeiy Ald.G r EHis
Rock IaIi Md. Warren Burr
Royal oak Md.-W W Waite
81 sIichars Md-G W Bounds
myrra..N S Collins
Smyrna Clrcuit.-AIbert Chandler
Still Pond Md..T f Beauchamp
pd.ersviiie Nld~W o Beznett
Talbot Nd. Robert Roe
Tilghmau's Island MIDI r Cannon
Townsend.-J Il Beauchamp
Tcappe Md f. Bloxton
Wye Md..G $ Conway
" Talley, managing editor peninsula
Methodist"
W W Brunk, transferred to the Troy Con
ference.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-27

Aeciden $, triniug and serious, are always
happening In homes there is often need for
a quick, effective remedies for bruises. cpts
oGrns, scalds, etc. Ramon's Nerve &. Rona
Oh is the best remedy for all sorts of wounds
ard hurts. p cents. T. f. HammersIe,,.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-27
BURRSYILLE.

Mrs. Ida Green. Of Denton, who has been visit
ing relatives here, has returned home.
Miss Name Wilson and Master Grayson Sparks
are at the home of their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. p Stafford.
Mrs. A. T. Porter and daughter, Addie, were in
baltimore last week
Miss De!ma Pepper, of Denton. spent last week
at the homes Of Mr. a. T. Porter and Mrs, Lulu
Bullock.
/ A. Thurman Garrett has purchased saw mill,
and expects to engage in this business in the
future.
Harry Taylor, who has been attending the NJ.
+. Conference at Faston, since Wednesday, re,
turned home Friday with the expectation
serving the same charge ano'her year.
Mrs Harry Taylor entertained her father
Avery Draper, of Dover, this week.
Master Anstine Stafford, who has been very il.
with tousi'itis is very much better at this writing
George wright. ofPhi adelphia who has been
visiting his parents the PAST week, has returned
to his work.
Ralph Garrett, Of League Island, is home on a
furlough
Mrs. Aura Downham, of wyoming visited her
parents the early part oflast week
Miss Mollie Cahall and brother. Thomas. spent
Sunday with Mrs. Anna Downham, of Wyoming
Another rainy Sunday has been added to our
list. Again.
With the first warm days of spring you be-
gin to feel dull: tired and worn out It's be-
canse your blood is thick and clogged with
impurities it has collected from the body
during the past winter. RamOn's Liver Pills
and Tonic Pellets will clear out the impuri
ties and clean up the system Complete
Treatment-twO medicines-25 cents. T. f.
Hammersley.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-27
queen AIexandra's Dainty tao.

Queen Aiexnndra's Dainty Fao.
Queen Alcxandra's especial fad has
a daintiness well in keeping with her
personality. It is that of having her
pocket money made perfectly clean
and bright before she fingers it. When
ever a check is turned into hard cash
for her use the coins are scrubbed in
lather of spirits of wine. water and
soap before being placed in her purse,
and any change that may be rendered
her when making purchases is taken
charge Of by the lady in waiting until
1t has been subjected to a like process
of publication. Philadelphia Telegraph.
Milford chronicle., 1903-03-27

Clean out all the waste matter that heavy
winter eating has left in your body and tone
up your system by a course of Ramon's Liver
Pills 4 Tonic Pellets. These are the best spring
medicines. 25c. I. F.Hammersley.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06
NEW POPE.
Cardinal SartO, Of Venice, Sue
ceeds Leo XIII.
ELECTED ON SEVENTH BALLOT

! Cardinal Sarto, Patriarch of We
nice, was elected Pope to succeed
the late Leo NH, on the seventh
ballot taken by the conclave. The
election occurred Tuesday morn
ing.
Announcement Of Cardinal Sar.
to's election was received with en-
thusiasm by the hundreds Of per
sons who ha1 gathered outside Of
st. Peters. The scene within the
basilica when the Pope pronounc.
ed his benediction WAS one Of un.
PARALLEL excitement and enthusi.
asm. Thousands Of persons with.
in the cathedral cheered aud way.
ed their hats.
Cardinal Giuseppe Sarto was
born at REESE, province Of Venice,
June II, 1885. He was created a
Cardinal and patriarch of Venice,
June II, 1903, He was very lear.
ned in the ecclesiasticsl doctrines,
is modest, energetic, Il good nd.
ministrator and organizer, a pat
ron Of the arts and his seriousness
always has been proverbial.
Cardinal Sarto belonged to the
Congregation Of Bish
ops and Regulars, Sacred Relics
He enjoyed great popularity in
his diocese He is honoreC by all
for his purity, for the strict up.
rlghthess Of his life, and for liber-
al ideas. He is a modest and
agreeable man, highly cultivated,
very kind hearted, and still strong
and robust, in spite Of his sixty
eight years. He has not taken
great part in the political and pub
lie life of the church, but divided
bis time between study and good
works. Although most faithful TO
the Holy See, he was presented to
the King and Queen of Italy in
Venice, He was considered among
the most liberal members of the
Italian Episcopate and Sacred
College. 1t is said that Leo XIII
sided with him on one occasion
when Sarto lisapproved of Ram.
polla's policy.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06
PRATT AND BLACKBURN.

Mr.. Walter A, Black burn, the
well known chief deputy under
DR.. A. ID. James, here, IS being
prominently mentioned for the
Republican nomination for Com.
monwealth's Attorney of the 4th
Judicial district, composed of the
counties of Caldwell, Crittenden,
Hopkins and Livingston. Mr.
Blackburn was successful attor.
ney before entering the Marshal's
office. He said today that lie had
been asked to make the race for
the nomination, but had not rea.
ched any decision in the matter.
He has made fine record in the
Government service
Judge Clifton j. Pratt is being
Urged to make the race for Judge
.. the same district.-Louisville
Times.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06
TRAGEDY IN COUNTY.
John Kemper Kills William Devices as a Result OF
Family Troube-Warrant Out Charging
Kemper With Murder.
KEMPER A WELL KNOWN TEACHER.

Tuesday the news OF a shooting
affair in the lower end Of Critton
den county, near Carrsgille. vas
received hors According 10 the
report John kemper, farmer, shot
and perhaps fatally wounded
William Devices, on the farm Of
Mr.. Phin Milos, late Monday AZ.
ternoon Kemper fired four shots
from gun, wounding Devices in
the ankle, DO wells and shoulder.
Kemper crossed the Ohio into
Illinois and his whereabouts are
unknown.
Tho full details are not ob,aiaa-
bic at this time 1t seems that
komper had frequently accused
Devices with being too intimate
with his, Kemper's, wife, and had
warned him that trouble would
fellow. On Monday evening about
dusk it is alleged that Kempsr,
armed with shotgun, went to the
nous Of u man named Belt, living
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06
LATE NEWS DISPATCHES

A preacher at Cariersyilie. Ga.
filed deed conveying a tract Of
laud ito God The Father, Christ
the Son, aud the Holy Ghost"
The verdict OF the coroner Of
Evansville, after an Investigate
OF the riot OF July Il was no
commltinI, the blame for the ki,I.
ing not being fixed.
A petition is being circulated IN
Louisville 10 secure the release OF
j. M. Mcknight, the sx-bauker
now serving sentence in the + d
eral prison at Atlanta, Ga TIE
petition will be personally presen-
ted TO President Roosevelt
Returns were received from the
precinct conventions held in thu
counties Of the Third SENATOR
district Saturday, to choose del,
gates to the Democratic conven.
ton a.>Csrulesu Springs next Fri.
day, Livingston for G. @, Grass.
ham Of Smithland, 8 votes; T'rigg
for Felix Grasty, Of Cadiz, votes
Galloway for J. w. Gilbert, OF
Murray, Ia votes; Lyon, unln.
structed, 5 votes. Necessary to
nominate, Is votes. Lyon will
probably go to Gilbert, insurlng
his nomination for Senator TO sue
coed N. w. Utley. Grasty has a
good chance, however.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06

1t vas reported yesterday NOR.
ming that Devices was dead, and
at the instance OF county attorney
Henderson, Mr.. ID. II Hardesty
filed the necessary information
and warrant, charging Kemper
with murder was issued and placed
in the hands Of the sheriff.
Neither Of the men are very
we'll known in this county. KEN.
per is said to be prominent
school teacher Of Livingston ooun.
ty. where, it is said, he has many
friends. Nothing eau be learned
about Devices.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06

A turnpike to Salem would be
money to the haulers, or to the
miners and shippers of ore; aud it
would still be good thing when
Salem gets railroad and we hope
that will be soon. There is room
a plenty for all the probable rail
roads and all the towns that are
or may be in the district.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06

The negro as part of the en-
listed force of the Unite d
) ia ties navy is to b e
eliminated. Hereafter it is 10 be
the policy of the recruiting agen-
cies of the navy to discourage the
enlistment of black men for ser.
vice on American war vessels. A
system of elimination is to be in
augurated, and while it is to be
put into operation gradually, it
will eventually weed out every
negro serving before the mast and
the enlisted force of the navy will
be composed exclusively of white
men.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06
ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
Arrangements Are Now Being Made by the Local
Church Officials for the Entertainment of
the Big Gathering.
VARIOUS COMMITTEES APPOINTED

Monday evening the official members the Methodist church bd
informal meeting to take tho nitatory for tina
entertainment OF the Louisville Annual Conference which
Maoh September 80 There l75 ministers in thu con-
about nifty lay delegates and others having official
ton with the body will make the official about roo
At the meeting Monday evening Messrs T. H. Cochran II
Haynes John Moore aud II Woods appointed AS the
nee on entertainment This committee has the work
homes Tor those officially connected with the conference in
and the committee will be pleased from those who
pec to entertain
Messrs u D. Num- DR. T. A. Fraser, j N Boston g. Ro
chester were appointed the committee
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06

Wall Streets chill of a few days
ago has not kept nature from GO
ing right along as usual, making
corn, wheat tobacco, grass and
cotton grow, where man mas arran-
ged the conditions properly. In
fact Wall Street might be cut
clear out of it, and this would still
be prosperous country.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06

Ex-President Cleveland will de
liver an address as the guest of the
Chicago Commercial Club October
IA. He has given it out that not
a single word of politics will cross
his lips. In spite of his speeches,
the ex-President's movements talk
politics.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06

If the PRESS were in the Liv-
ingston county Senatorial district
it would be advocating tho nom.
ination of Charlie Grassharn for
the Senate. He is one Of the
ablest men in Western Kcnlncky,
worthy of The trust, aud as he is
not connected with the judicial
middle that has been romplicat-
ing matters in some Of the cour.
ties, he would be pacific factu.
in that matter.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06

Rural free delivery service Las
been ordered over routes aggregat.
ing l75 miles in Graves county.
The mining camps of CrittenIeu
will soon be Of sufficient mayni.
tuda to command this service.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06

on Phin Miles farm and ask cd
Belt il Devices was there. He was
told that Devices was there. and
when the latter appeared it is sta.
ted that Ksmper began firing. He
empted his gun aud then reload
ing fired two more shots.
No arrests have yet been made.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06

The negro separated the north
and south, and he seems destined
to bring them together, unless tn"
mob that is pursuing him south
ward, stops at the Ohio river.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06

The Republicans of the Third
judicial district, in convention at
Hopkinsville nominated Judge
James Breathitt for circuit Judge.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06

The Eddyville Tale of Two Ci-
ties aud the Kuttawa Times are
getting so hot that they are liable
to burn the people who have hold
of them.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06

Six wills of the late Gen. G. NJ q.
Clay have been offered for probate
in the Madison county court.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06

And still we insist that Marion
should have a commercial club.
Let the city council take the init
alive.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06

The Courier-Journal seems to
have heard the news that the Ma
on-Cave-in-R Rock railroad will he
built.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06
A snap shot picture of MOI

A snap shot picture of most any
old community in Illinois AMI In.
diana is likely to reveal a fleeing
negro, pursuing mob, with the
sheriff and posse giving chase,
while the governor is rushing
troops to the scene of activity.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06

With coal in one hand and lead
aud zinc ore in the other. Marion
holds the key to fortune.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06
Ube pSs&&.
r. G. WALKER, Publisher
WALTER WALKER, Manager.

OBITUARIES exceeding 10 lines
will be published free Of charge. All
over 10 lines at cents per line.
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT:-sl. 90
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06

Cynthiana seems equal to the
occasion.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-08-06

Senator Germans presidential
boom is growing apace.
The evening world., 1903-10-06
COURAGEOUS"
STRIKES A TRUE NOTE
Orrin johnson Deserves Credit for Fine Dom,
pany He Brings as Well as His Own
Excellent Performance.

RIives's book OF the time Just before and
during the Revolution. there Is a note
OF patriotism hat must appeal. Alien
the heart indeed which cannot throb to
It's sentiment. As Patrick Henry. Mr..
W. 8. Hart reused the house. II was O
piece Of acting. That excellent
actor John T. Sullivan, hat veteran
In vtrilo characterization Theodore
Hamilton. n a new one on Us. called
Daniel Jarrett on the programme. con-
tr!butsd greatly to the OF the
play.
Miss Tealy nweet.
And now we come to Maudo Eealy, 4
sweeter, gentlsr, moro lovable fttis
woman q not appeared on Broadway
In Q stage production. In choosing her
~ his leading woman Mr.. johnson has
chosen we'll. For her W and expert
enoe h6r performance Is nothing abort
'HisartS Courageous b . good play
TO see. At all stages It strikes true.
Although Eleonar Carey. playing Mrs.
Byrd. speaks at n time OF hypnotic
influence when. there was nothing of
the sort known ip l77t, we can forgive
heroine, tells Mr.. johnson, the hero,
thai there ''are none horses, we could
forsays her II ahs said there "ain't
nona."
The evening world., 1903-10-06
TWO VILLAINS
IN THIS PLAY.

There was a premiere at the Third
Avenue Theatre last night. an opening
that was attended by all the habitunl
irst-nighters north Of h Bowery. In
the gallery they hung over the railing
ten deep-shouting. crying. Kissing. Sob
bing. and throbblng-for two villains
such as Third avenue never saw before
were put upon the stage at the same
time without the price OF admission
being raised.
The play was New York Day Nv
Day" a melodrama so true TO It's class
that not one of Its time-honored canons
was violated.
Bill Skies was made a poor. bcspav-
lned selling platter last night by Joe
Harris. an English footpad." in vlllainy
Jos reaches attitudes that makes him n
been done before. His wife who, when
she Is sane. la his accomplish, always
ready for the mellow undertakings of
the criminal, misbehaves Just once, and
then Joe stabs her six times In the back.
A barge in the i~ce-sheeted Harlem Is
stricken woman-she died for her mis-
take-on 1t preparatory to setting. II
atire. Then Joe crawls out In the dim,
CHASTITY green light with virgin snow
blade with a piece OF .~bandans. pulls gu.
his pipe and says: ~ had to do II: ! had
Villain No. 2 wears evening dress. an
Inverness flowing o~vercoat, O SILK nat,
a DERBY. tur-llned gloves, and Ia really
bizarre wickedness. Together they form
n combination OF stage vlllainv that the
Third avenu patron pronounced last
night the best that ever was.
The evening world., 1903-10-06
FAMILIES FORCED
OUT BY FLOOD
Big Water Tank Burst on Roof
of Tenement-Men, Women
and Children Fled in Night
Clothes to Escape DeIuge.

All the apartments of a big. five-story
fiat house at No. $50 Grand street. were
flooded by the bursting of a large water
tan on tho root. Twenty-four families
were driven from their rate inc the
widest excitement prevailed in the
building and ne~ighborhood.
The water came down with a roar
that awoke most OF those in the big
building m those not aroused by the
noise were soon routed out by the water.
which dripped through the ceilings and
ran under doors. Not a room in the
house escaped n a two-inch pipe that
fed the tank added more water every
moment.
Scores of mon. women and children
rushed from their apartments Into the
halls to be met by q torrent of water.
The screams Of the frightened women
and children could be heard for several
| blocks. Several policemen hurried to
tho house and mon came running from
adjoining buildings TO learn the oauIe
Of the trouble.
A great stream Of water poured
through the roof and rushed In q tor
rent down the stairs. Small children
were swept from their feet and trampled
under the feet of their elders.
The policemen tried in vain to quiet
the frightened people. They found a
crowd In the narrow hallway at n Of
to entrances. all trying to get out at
the same time. A policeman seized one
woman by the arms and pulled her free
from the crowd, but she left her night
dress behind. She was carried naked to
the home of a neiEhbor.
Some one sent in an alarm Of fre and
the department men aided the police in
restoring order. When all the tenants
had been carried to places of safety the
water still poured down the stairs and
into the rooms of the building, gradu-
ally soaked through all the ceilings and
the plaster on many Of them fell.
When the water was at last shut of
the building was a dilapidated sight. No
explanation Of the accident u given BY
the owner Of the building. The tank,
he says. was almost new.