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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-21
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

First Regiment Band.
Camp No. 4. P. o. s. A.
Oriental lodge. X. of p.
Fairfax Lodge. /. .. .. y.
Local No. 1913. /. b. h. r.
Excelsior Lodge. X OF r.
Columbia Lodge. l. o. .. +
kiandywine Lodge. 5. OF II.
IT. Johns Chapter. n. A. NJ.
st. Georges Castle. X. G.. T..
Third Ward Democratic club.
Encampment No. "a, L. V. l..
Wilmington TinsInith's Union.
Mantiou Tribe. lmp'd. .. x. M.
Local No. 1926. G. and J. Of A!
Diligent Council. Jr. o. L. A. NJ.
Star of Delaware Lodge, 5. OF Il.
Delaware Tribe. lmpd. o. Il. NJ.
Washington Council, L. +. of A.
Delaware Haymakers Association.
Lady Jefferson Home Communion.
Telegraph Council, Jr. O. l.. A. Nj.
Canton Delaware, r. NJ, I. 0. o. +.
Diamond State Lodge. No I. S. OF B
Washington Camp. No. 4, p. o. S. A
Plumbers, Gas and Steam Filter Union
Wilmington Lodga. No. ia, l.. o. q. 4
A.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-21
Pleasing Organ Recital.

a delightful organ recital was given
last night in st. Paul's NJ. Il. Church
by the organist Miss Sarah Hudson
White. She was assisted by Mrs.
Eleanor Girton Kemery and Wilmer
S. Boldly
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-21
nr. cnlaren a. Ashnrr

REV. E. y Caldwell. - D.. ~ Nsv
York City. win speak this evening af
Asbury NJ. E Church. ue win re-
eou# some of his experience 81 the
Orient and in Africa. in both of which
countries he has Travelled extensively
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-21
The EVENING SMILE.
A CURE FOR DEAFNESS.

The young mother was worried
over her youngster Sometimes I
think there is something the matter
with his ears" she said, FOR he does
not answer me when | speak To him
and often he doesn't seem to under
stand that I've given him any direc-
tions. ! wonder II / should take him
TO an ear specialist
The mother of four grinned. "Ivt
found just such deafness among my
children" she said. but / didn't lei
it worry me"
What did you do for it?" inquired
the young mother snxiously.
why, l just spanked EN- all round.
was The reply. "and they heard beau.
tifully FOR several months after that. :
-pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-21

Tire repaire Read the classified
ads.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-21
No Unemployment Allowed.

SO if you don't want to work, don't
go to Portland.
Colonel Woods also Is advocating
In the nation at large the undertake
ing Of as much public work az possi-
bic. He does not advocate that either
states, cities, industrial concerns or
individuals have work done merely
for the purpose Of affording jobs. THAT
is waste. He advocates that IN the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-21

DO YOU KNOW remarked Il Bos>
ton business man, THAT / once had
a craze to be an actor? In fact I
discovered 1 was not suited 10 Il" "A
little bird told you, suppose" said
his friend. We'll, no, not exactly, "
replied the business man, but / have
an idea it might have been a bird II IL
had been allowed to hatch Boston
Transcript.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-21

Harold Honownut-I'i be de-
lighted TO call this evening. Are you
sure you want me?" Kittie Klaws-..I
really do: I've been so lonely since my
dear little Pekingese pup died 49,
Houston Post.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-21

What is sadder than man who los
es his last friend?" "A man who works
for his board and loses his appetite" I"
Stamford Chapparal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-10-21

Any reader can get the anewer TO
any question by writing Eyory tyenins
Information Bureau Frederic J Haskin,
Director, Washington. ~. G. Tiis offef
applies strictly 90 information. ghe bu.
fuhu cannot give advice on lrsnl medical
and financial matters II does not at
tempt to settle domestic troubles nor 10
undertake. exhaustive research on ank
subject Write your Questions plainly
aud bfietiy. dive full namr aud address
and enclose two cents In stamps for re-
turn postage All replies are sent direct
TO the Inquirer
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
SILETZ SCHOOL

On Friday evening, January 14th
the Community Club held its meetine
in the 7th-Sth grade room of the school
house. Despite the rainy evening there
was q room full Of members in at
tendance, and after a business session
during which several new members
were admitted and new projects dis
cussed, the program followed for an
hour and half. This included mum.
bers as, singing of National Anthem
report Of features OF the State Teach.
ers Association by Mr.. Eagy; q half.
hour comic play by Miss Clara Brown,
Mrs. Colvin, Gretchen Huey, Blanche
Freng, and Mr.. Eagy; a discussion oil
the Travelling Library by Mrs. Colvin
pig tail quartette, led by Miss Lurena
Treat; selection from Mark Twain by
Otto Tangermann; and the Community
Club singing Of my Grandfather q
Farm"
The teachers have been working out
the details in the hope OF getting
system OF serving VAIN lunch at the
school started early next week.
In the High School the boys are
looking forward to game of basket
ball to be played with the Newport
High School on Friday evening.
At the student body meeting on
Tuesday preliminary steps were taken
for the preparation of play to be
preFanted at some future date not yet
decided upon.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
HARLAN
ITO late for last week)


Logging camps have all shut dowr
now and everyone is counting the
money they have made, or lost as the
ease may be.
Mr.. and Mrs. Riley Young announce
the birth Of daughter January 1st
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Grant went tc
Toledo Wednesday, returning Friday
Owing to continued rainfall, slides
are making the roads almost impass
=ahle.
Darwin Nash was in this vicinity
buying cattle last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Calkins left for
Portland last Monday unon the re,
reipt OF the news that their older son
George Calkins was in the hospital
badly injured from an old building
-coliapasing, burying him for several
hours. George is quite well known in
Lincoln County, as he and family re.
sided here, at one time. His wife 1.
'alsO in the hospital.
Mrs. Lemons visited Mrs. B. F..
Grant Monday.
Mrs. Lora Young and Mrs. Clifford
Mcdonald and baby visited friends and
relatives in Toledo and Newport last
week.
Mrs. r. E. Grant gave dinner party
Sunday, January 9th, in honor of Miss
Dorothy Owenby's ninteenth birthday.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
WATER PERMITS ISSUED

During the months Of October, No
vember and December, SO permits
were issued by State Engineer, Percy
A. Cupper, covering the appropriation
of water from various streams and
other sources for the irrigation of
2S,39S acres of land the development
OF $50 horsepower, domestic, mining,
fluming lumber, and various other pur.
poses.
In Lincoln County, permits have
been issuad to U. S. Spruce Production
Corporation, of Portland, covering the
appropriation Of water from an un-
named stream for water supply for
railroad operations. The construction
OF the system to cost approximately
100000.
To the U. S. Spruce Production Cor
poration of Portland, covering the ap.
preparation of water from springs and
nameless creek for railroad pur.
poses at YaQuina Terminal.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
JURY LIST FOR
CIRCUIT COURT

Following is the Jury List for the
February term .: Circuit Court: ~
N. A. Ludemann. Toledo. Farmer
G. p. Lyons, Yaquina, Farmer
-. E. Reisinger. Newport, Contractor
Harry Clement, Taft, Sawmillman
W. s. Hunter. Bayview. Farmer
James Hiland, Nashville, Farmer
Frank Atwood, WaldpOrt, Farmer
H. F.. Briggs, Burnt Woods, Farmer
Charles Bobell. Waldport. Farmer
Guy Lewis, Toledo, Farmer
H. S. Prosser, Newport, Lumberman
w, r. Cummings, Nashville, Farmer
Max Hayden, Toledo, Farmer
]. A. Maxwell, Newport, Garageman
w. F. Cline, Eddyville, Farmer
P. H. Elting, Orton, Farmer
E. L. Fish, Nashville, Farmer
E. r. Lynn, South Beach, Gardener
Ed Gillespie, Elk City, Farmer
L. D. Parsons, Newport, Capitalist
G. l. King, Otis, Farmer
John ]. Derby, Taft, Farmer
Z. A. Oyerlander, Salado, Farmer
VIM. L. Bloom, Rose Lodge, Farmer
John E. Matthews, Newport, Publisher
Grant King, Siletz, Hotelman
Everett Jones, Otter Rock, Laborer
Nels W. Miller, Pioneer, Farmer
Ralph Hamar, Sileiz, Farmer
Anton Martinson. Tidewater, Farmer
Charles Miller, Chitwood, Farmer
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
BANKS OPTIMISTIC

THE bankers Of the important finan-
cial centers, who have been steadily
and actively participating in handling
the financial problems which have
characterized the period OF readjust.
ment from war conditions, are uni
formly optimistic on the present f.
nancial and business situation" said
Edward Cookingham, president of the
Ladd and Tilton bank, Portland, Ore
gon. 1T is important that all of us
bankers, manufacturers, whole
salers, farmers and wage earners-
recognize the fact that the economic
adjustment now going on is inevitable
and must run its course. However,
there are so many favorable features
to the present situation, and so much
OF encouragement in the future out
look, that it is difficult for me to be
otherwise than optimistic"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
Covers were laid for twenty-eight

Covers were laid for twenty-eighl
guests.
Mrs. Max Towne, our postmistress
has been seriously i'll for several days
She is somewhat better now.
r. l.. Hathaway was up Grant creek
fishing last Monday.
Lugh Lung and Gerald Calkins left
for Portland last Wednesday. They
will be gone some time.
Charles Lillard, Charles Gator and
P. H. Martin have visited the Count,
seat recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Crawford have
returned from their honeymoon and
will be at home to their numerous
friends on their homestead on Upper
Big Elk.
Willie Keesi returned to his schoo,
work at o. A. c. after spending his
vacation with his father, 2. A. Kessi.
P. H. Martin has just finished a
large contract Of logs, having put in
5000 IT. this winter.
Miss Frances Waylett of Salado
spent the week end with Miss Owenby
a. r. E. Grants residence
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21

Items taken from the Leader of
January q 1910.
A meeting was held at the City Hall
Friday evening for the purpose OF
forming the Port OF Lincoln County.
Tuesday evening the electric light
plant was given its first tryout, and
Toledo was electrically lighted for the
first time In its history.
Lewis Montgomery the sawmill man
was passenger for Portland Monday
morning. He expects to be gone about
week.
The Fir and Spruce Lumber Co. is
rushing the work on the mill here as
fast as possible and 1t is expected that
saving will begin next week An
other crew Is in the woods falling tim
ber and getting the railroad in shape.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
CASE OF SMALLPOX
NEAR CHlTWOOD

Frank Lane Of Siletz returned from
Portland last week and stopped off at
Chitwood and started over the trail to
Siletz. He stopped at Mr.. Cooks place
for the night and the next morning
was sick and could not go on. DR..
Burgess has diagnosed 1t as a mild
case Of smallpox, and at once placed
them under quarantine. Fred Taylor
went up the first Of the week to look
after their wants. 1t is probable that
no other cases will develop.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
LOCAL INSTITUTE

There will be held at the Toledo
High School building. in Toledo, a
local teachers meeting, Saturday, jan
uary 29th. We will be pleased to have
all who are interested in education
present and listen to what viii be
said and to take part in the discus
sions.
The morning session will begin at
10 o'clock and the afternoon session
ct 1.30. Every one is cordially invited
to be present.
r. p. Colin,
Co. School Superintendent.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
DR.. KELLOGG WRITES

Sunnyside, WASH, Jan. i6
Mr.. Hayden,
Toledo. Oregon.
Dear sir
| am here visiting with my sister
and expect to be here several months
or until | am recovered from the ef.
fects OF the operation on my right arm
and am able to resume my practice.
Therefore | would like for you to send
the Leader" to me here. / came here
November II, and would have notified
you long ago, but we were all quar-
antined for smallpox November Goth
and were not released until week ago
i did not have 1t, but my sisters fam.
lily OF six had it and no two at the
same time.
had three inches + bone taken out
of my right arm and it is slow in heal
ing. | have no use OF my arm or hand
as they are stiff as boards, yet they are
improving and the Dr. tells me that
will be enough recovered to resume my
practice about June or July.
Thanking you for past favors,
| am sincerely yours.
Or. F. w. Kellogg.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
TWENTY-THREE YEARS AGO

Items taken from the Leader o,
January 21st, 1898.
Joseph s. Conklin lied at his home
near this city January 10, aged 49,
The Klondike fever mas appeared in
Toledo, and the prospect, or talk at
least, seems fair that number of our
people will succumb to the disease
and make journey to the frozen
north in the spring. Among those that
havo the fever in the worst form are
Rite Dedrick and Henry Burns. Sew.
eral others are quietly trying to make
arrangements to go.
A minstrel show to be given in Jones
hall tomorrow evening promises to be
first class affair.
Ex-Postmaster Rich, who is now en-
ployed in barber shop in Albany,
came over to Toledo last night.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
MY AUTO IT'S OF THEE

My Auto tbs of thee,
Short road to poverty,
OF thee | chant.
/ blew a pile OF dough,
On you three years ago;
Now you refuse to go,
Or wont or can't.
Through town, and countryside,
You were my joy and pride,
A happy day.
loved thy gaudy hue,
The nice white tires so new.
Put you're now out of true,
In every way.
To thee, old rattleIbox,
Came many bumps and knocks,
For thee l grieve.
Badly thy top is torn,
Prayed are the seats and worn,
Whooping cough affects thy horn,
do believe.
Thy perfume swells the breeze,
While good folks choke and wheeze
AS we pass by.
paid for thee a price,
Twould buy mansion twice,
Now everybody's yelling "ice"
wonder why.
Thy motor has the grip,
They spark plugs have the pip.
And woe is thine.
! too, have suffered chills.
Fatigue and kindred ills,
Endeavoring to pay my bills,
Since thou were mine.
Gone is my bank roll now,
No more 'twould choke COW.
AS once before.
Yet had I the mon" again,
So help me John, Amen.
I'd buy car again.
And speed some more.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
Dinner Ware-See coIvin.
HOUSE BURNS WITH
T. ENTIRE CONTENTS

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
kleut at Morrison, burned to the
ground Wednesday afternoon with all
its contents. Mr.. and Mrs. Kleut were
living at the old Morrison homestead
and had just packed all their belong
lngs preparatory to moving down to
the quarry when the fire occurred. Mrs.
Kleut was formerly Miss Maggie Bell
and is well known here at Toledo.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
OUTCOME OF SPECIAL
LEGION MEETING

The outcome of the special meeting
OF the American Legion, January 18th,
was gratifying. The Post voted unani.
mously In favor Of the Farm or Home
Loan and were very much opposed to
the cash bonus Of SIS for each month
OF service. The meeting considered
the question from the standpoint OF
the voters and taxpayers and from the
opposite angle, that Of themselves who
are to be directly benefited. It was
decided the cash bonus would be big
financial burden to the state and there.
fore undesirable. Also that the Farm
or Home Loan would do more lasting
and permanent good without handi.
capp.ns The state with rarthei big bond
Issues, which everyone wishes to be
reduced as far as practicable.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
TO THE PUBLIC

Notice is hereby given that Deput,
Collector o. c. Davis will be at New.
port, January 26th, to and including
January 9th, for the purpose Of as
slsting taxpayers in making their 1920
ncome tax returns; also at Waldport
on January "a and at Toledo Januar,
2Sth and 29th.
The law provides that all returns
must be filed on or before March Is,
lS2l; and any persons delinquent in
riling will be subject to the heavy pen
alties imposed thereby.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
HE HAD AN ALlBI

An old negro went to the office of
the commissioner Of registration in
Missouri town and applied for regis
tration papers.
What is your name?" asked the
official.
George Washington, was the re-
ply.
well, George, are you the man who
cut down the cherry tree?"
mo sub! l amt de mani! l amt
done no work for nigh onto yhear."
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
LOYAL LEGION ADOPTS
NEW WAGE SCALE

The Loyal Legion, of Loggers and
Lumbennen adopted new minimum
wage scale January 1st, 1921, same be-
ing reduction of 15 to 20 per cent
over former wages. Under the new
scale the minimum wage paid sawmill
men will be as follows: Firemen $3.7O,
yardmen $3.50, tallymen $42O, car
loader $500, log deck $37O, oiler $500,
etc.
For loggers, donkey engineer $3.50,
locomotive engineer $500, brakemen
$4.4O, buckers $40 and $3.50, hook
tender $720, riggers $500, etc.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
WIN FAST GAME

The first game of the season for the
Toledo high school r'rls was played at
the Fair building Saturday evening
with the Newport high school girls
team. The Toledo girls had the bet
ter team and won by the score Of 16
to 6.
After the game banquet was given
in honor of the visiting team at the
/. o. o. f. hall.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21

Mrs, Ernest Harrington Of Dan.
vile. Ill.,. got religion and decided
" was her husbands duty to give
mp his butcher business and b.
come an evangelist. But ErnesS
thought differently. So she start.
cd fast and on the lsth day
(Jan. f6) the nation was watch.
Ing tho struggle between the two
human wills.
And when she finally gave in
and ate ths husband remarked,
Il Knew she would, she never
finished anything she started in
her life"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
NOTICE

l wish respectfully to appeal to the
generosity Of the people Of Tol edo for
the war-sufferers of Central Europe.
Any amount will be thankfully re-
ceived, forwarded to the headquarters
in Portland and transmitted to Europe.
Sincerely yours,
Father volIebreat.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
BOYS WIN; GIRLS LOSE

The basket ball games played at
Newport last Friday evening between
the Toledo and Newport basket ball
teams resulted In another victory for
the boys by the score of 8 to 6, and in
another defeat for the girls by the
score of 10 to /.
A return game will be played at the
Fair building in this city this even
ing, same being the last game be-
tween these teams for this season.
Remember-double header!
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
MAKE 1T SNAPPY GIRLS!

with humblest apologies to Robert
Herrick. who recognized the need three
hundred years ago.
Pluck ye your eyebrows while ye may.
Daub up your lips and nose.
Rat up your hair most any way,
Slip on your sheerest hose.
Old Time is fast a-flying, dears,
Go vamp 'em while ye can.
II ye be coy ye will in tears
Forever lack man.
Kansas Industrialist.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
POLES NOT FROM MICHIGAN

Manager Jackson Of the Pacific Tel.
esraph anu Telephone Company in.
formed US this week that the car of
cedar poles recently shipped here by
his company, were not from Escanaba
Mich, as placarded on the side of the
car, but were from the state of Wash.
ington. -
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
PUNCH BOARDS MUST GO

The Supreme Court having decided
that Punch Boards are lotteries and
therefore vi0lstiOns Of the law, they
Will no longer be tolerated In Lincoln
County, so we are advised by District
Attorney McCluskey. The Sheriff's
Office has been advised to arrest all
persons operating punchboards after
January 28th.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
NO WONDER

A big, fat, jolly looking woman wa.
standing at the cf<set counter at Ar
nold's store, holding in her hand an
article she was returning. Evidently
her attention had been drawn to the
legend printed on the label, for she
was overheard to say, made expressly
for Mrs. Arnold, Well there! No won
der it didn't fit mel"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
LAYING NEW WATER MAIN

City Marshal Schenck has a crew of
men busy this week laying a new water
main on Hill street and taking UP the
old. one. While the old main was still
giving good service, it was thought
that 1t would be economy to make the
change before the paving was put
down, as the old pipe has been in tie
ground about 20 years.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
LOCALS BEAT SILETZ

The boys basket ball team Of the
Toledo high school played the Siletz
nigh school team game at the Fair
building in this city last Friday even
ing, the score standing IS to IL at the
end OF the game. The game was hard
fought from start to finish, and very
interesting from spectators stand
point.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
BASKET SOCIAL

The Sophmore Class of the Toledo
High School is giving Basket Social
at the Club House this evening. After
the social the evening will be spent in
dancing. Everybody invited.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
SHIPPING OUT OLD
MILL MACHINERY

The old machinery from the Fischer.
Storey mill which burned here two
years ago, is being shipped out to the
Albany Iron Works this week. Four
carloads have gone out to date and
there will be several more before 1t is
all cleaned up. 1t is certainly improv-
ing the looks of things to get 1t out of
the way.
Cook stoves and ranges at Colvin's.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21

Special sale Of neckties and dress
shirts at Colvin's.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21
ELEVEN YEARS AGO

Mems and Boys shirts and overals
See Colvin.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21

For beds, mattresses and springs
See Colvln.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21

For boys good grade knee pants
See Colvin,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21

FEW BLACKJACK SHROPSHIRE
Ewes for Sale-L. A. Hubert.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1921-01-21

Father VolIebreut.